MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Monday, November 20, 2017 at 1:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

PRESENT:

• His Worship, Mayor C. Clark, in the Chair
• Councillor C. Block
• Councillor T. Davies
• Councillor R. Donauer
• Councillor B. Dubois
• Councillor S. Gersher
• Councillor H. Gough
• Councillor D. Hill
• Councillor Z. Jeffries
• Councillor M. Loewen

ABSENT:

• Councillor A. Iwanchuk

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager M. Totland
• City Solicitor P. Warwick
• CFO & General Manager, Asset & Financial Management K. Tarasoff
• A/General Manager, Community Services L. Anderson
• A/General Manager, Corporate Performance J. Jorgenson
• A/General Manager, Transportation & Utilities A. Gardiner
• City Clerk J. Sproule
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

​The National Anthem was played and Mayor Clark called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Metis People.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
  1. That the rules of order be suspended to allow Councillor Hill to attend the November 20, 2017, Regular Business meeting via teleconference;
  2. That the agenda be reordered to deal with the items that have speakers in the order they appear on the agenda, and that consideration of any removed consent agenda items and remainder of items that do not have speakers, be dealt with following items with speakers;
  3. That the following letters requesting to speak be added to item 8.1.3:
  1. Shannon Vinish dated November 16, 2017;
  2. Kaela Tennent, dated November 19, 2017; and
  3. Daniel Gerle, dated November 20, 2017;
  4. That the letter from Sean Homenick, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee, dated November 14, 2017, requesting to speak be added to item 8.3.7;
  5. That the following letters be added to item 9.4.1:
  1. Submitting Comments
  1. Julie Kryzanowski, dated November 14, 2017;
  2. Kevin Dunbar, dated November 20, 2017; and
  3. Daryl Yablonski, dated November 20, 2017;
  2. Requesting to Speak - Brent Penner, Downtown YXE, dated November 17, 2017;
  6. That item 9.7.1 be considered with item 8.1.7;
  7. That the letter from Mary-Jo Devine, dated November 20, 2017, requesting to speak be added to item 11.3; and
  8. That the agenda be confirmed as presented.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

​There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on October 23, 2017, be adopted.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

Council Members

This is a standing item in order to provide Council Members an opportunity to provide any public acknowledgements.

5.1.1

Canadian Electricity Association Award - Saskatoon Light and Power

Mayor Clark recognized that Saskatoon Light & Power was awarded the Canadian Electricity Association award for Leadership in External Collaboration and Partnerships on November 15, 2017, in recognition of Saskatoon Light & Power's strong commitment to external collaboration and partnerships with Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and other stakeholders.

Mayor Clark presented the Award to Mr. Nathan Zeigler, Sustainable Electricity Engineer, Saskatoon Light & Power and Tribal Chief Marc Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council.

5.1.2

Saskatoon Engineering Society - Engineer of the Year Award

​Mayor Clark recognized Mr. Kevin Hudson, Metering & Sustainable Electricity Manager, Saskatoon Light & Power, who received the Saskatoon Engineering Society's Engineer of the Year Award in recognition of his accomplishments in Engineering, service to the profession in public education and active participation in engineering associations, societies, or institutes and service to the community.

Mayor Clark presented Mr. Hudson with a Certificate of Recognition for his accomplishments.

5.1.3

Recognition - Ms. Betsy Bury - Governor General's Award

​Mayor Clark recognized Ms. Betsy Bury, recipient of the Governor General's Award in commemoration of the Persons Case for her work on gender equality.  He presented her with a Certificate of Recognition for her accomplishment.

5.1.4

Welcome to Community

​Mayor Clark welcomed to the community the many families who are here as part of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Inquiry.

5.2

CUPE 59 / City of Saskatoon Joint Scholarship - 2017 [File No. CK. 150-5]

​Mayor Clark recognized Mr. Jesse Hines and Miss Casey Niu as recipients of the 2017 CUPE 59/City of Saskatoon Joint Scholarship.  He noted that both were not able to be in attendance as they are attending school out of the Province.

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7.

QUESTION PERIOD

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

​The following items were removed from the Consent Agenda: 8.1.3, 8.1.7, 8.1.9; 8.2.5; 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.7 to 8.3.9; 8.4.1 and 8.4.3.

Councillor Hill (attending via teleconference) indicated that he will only note if his vote is against the item and if silent, his vote is for the item.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.4 to 8.1.6, 8.1.8, 8.1.10, 8.1.11; 8.2.1 to 8.2.4; 8.3.3 to 8.3.6, 8.3.10 to 8.3.12; 8.4.2, 8.4.4; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.5 be adopted as one motion.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.1.1

Application for Municipal Heritage Property Designation – Mendel Building and Civic Conservatory (950 Spadina Crescent East) [File No. CK. 710-70 and PL. 907-1]

• 1. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare and bring forward a bylaw to designate the property at 950 Spadina Crescent East as a Municipal Heritage Property under the provision of The Heritage Property Act, with such designation limited to the exterior of the building and the interior lobby;
  2. That the General Manager, Community Services Department, be requested to prepare the required notices for advertising the proposed designation; and
  3. That $2,500 be allocated from the Heritage Reserve Fund for supply and installation of a recognition plaque for the property.

8.1.2

Public Art Advisory Committee Annual Report – 2015 and 2016 [File CK. 175-58]

• That the information be received.

8.1.4

Servicing Agreement – Saskatchewan Telecommunications [File No. CK. 4110-46, x 230-3 and TU 4111-54]

• 1. That the Servicing Agreement with Saskatchewan Telecommunications, for a cell tower site on Highway 5 in the Holmwood Development Area to cover Parcel U, in Section 32, Township 36, Range 4, West of the 3rd Meridian, be approved; and
  2. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement under the corporate seal.

8.1.5

2017 Adjusted, and 2018 Preliminary Prepaid Servicing Rates (Direct and Offsite) [File No. CK. 4216-1 and TU. 4216-1]

• 1. That an adjustment be approved to the 2017 Prepaid Service Rates, as submitted under Attachment 1 of the October 30, 2017 report of the A/General Manager, Transportation & Utilities; and
  2. That the Preliminary 2018 rates be set at the 2017 rates, and adjusted in late 2018 based on actual 2018 contract costs.

8.1.6

Parks and Recreation Levy and Community Centre Levy – Rates - 2017 [File No. CK. 4216-1 and RS. 4216-1]

• 1. That adjustments to the 2017 Parks and Recreation Levy rate, as outlined in the October 30, 2017 report of the General Manager, Community Services Department, be approved; and
  2. That the 2017 Community Centre Levy rates for each developing neighbourhood, as outlined in the October 30, 2017 report of the General Manager, Community Services Department, be approved.

8.1.8

Proposed Amendment to Animal Control Bylaw – Northeast Swale – Ecological Core [File No. CK. 151-15, x 4205-40 and RS. 4205-17]

• 1. That the proposed amendment to Bylaw No. 7860, The Animal Control, 1999, prohibiting domestic animals from the Ecological Core of the Northeast Swale, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to make the necessary amendments to Bylaw No. 7860, The Animal Control, 1999.

8.1.10

Building Better Parks: An Asset Management Plan for Parks [File No. CK. 1295-1, x 4205-1 and PK. 4205-13]

• That the information be received.

8.1.11

Recreation and Parks Master Plan – Facilities Game Plan Capital Priorities – Proposed Plan for Funding Strategy Including Partnership Reserve [File No. CK. 5500-1, x 1815-1, x 1702-1 and RS. 5500-1]

​Attachment 1 is only being provided electronically due to its size.

• 1. That the two recreation and parks partnership capital priorities, identified in the October 30, 2017 report of the General Manager, Community Services Department for partial funding in 2018, be approved pending approval of the allocation of surplus from the Neighbourhood Land Development Fund to the proposed new Recreation and Parks Funding Plan;
  2. That the Administration report back in 2018 during the preparation of the 2019 Business Plan and Budget on a comprehensive Recreation and Parks Funding Plan;
  3. That the proposed overview and intent of the Recreation, Sport, Culture, and Parks Partnership Reserve, as outlined in the October 30, 2017 report of the General Manager, Community Services Department, be endorsed; and
  4. That pending endorsement of the overview of the Partnership Reserve, the Administration be directed to formalize the Recreation, Sport, Culture, and Parks Partnership Reserve, regarding major and minor partnership contingency funds, for inclusion in Reserves for Future Expenditures Policy No. C03-003.

8.1.3

Property Maintenance and Nuisance Abatement Bylaw [File No. CK. 116-2, x4400-1 and CP. 0116-04]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

The following requests to speak were provided:

- Shannon Vinish

- Kaela Tennant

- Daniel Gerle

 

​Ms. Vinish circulated photos related to her presentation. She requested that Council increase funding to Fire and Protective Services indicating that there is inability with the current funding for the efficient execution of the mandate of Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 8175 and outlined various health and safety reasons.

It was noted that Ms. Kaela Tennent and Mr. Daniel Gerle were not present in the gallery.

Following consideration of the matter, a copy of Ms. Tennent's intended comments were provided for the file.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  That the information be received.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That performance regarding the Property Maintenance and Nuisance Abatement Bylaw be added to service level reporting as standard practice starting in 2018 and this be appended to the file on service level reporting for the Saskatoon Fire Department.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.7

Home Ice Campaign and University of Saskatchewan – Terms of the Contribution Agreement for Additional Funding [File No. CK. 600-1, x 1702-1, x 500-1 and RS. 500-1]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

The City Clerk reported that Item 9.7.1 is a complementary report to be considered with this matter and it was brought forward and considered.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
  1. That the proposed terms of the amending agreement to the existing Contribution Agreement, related to the additional $3.0 million capital contribution to Merlis Belsher Place on the University of Saskatchewan property, as presented within the October 30, 2017 report of the General Manager, Community Services Department, be approved;
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate amending agreement to the current Contribution Agreement with the University of Saskatchewan, based on the approved terms of the agreement; and
  3. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.9

Development Incentives for Heritage Buildings in the City Centre [File No. CK. 4110-45, x710-1 and PL. 4130-22]

​This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That the proposed amendments to Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Program Policy No. C09-035, as outlined in the October 30, 2017 report of the General Manager, Community Services Department, be approved.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That the other City Centre Business Improvement Districts be included in the list of stakeholders outlined in the Communication Plan.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.2.1

Amusement Tax [File No. CK. 1910-2 and AF. 1910-2]

• That the information be received.

8.2.2

Acquisition of Land Owned by L&L Gravel & Ranching Co. Ltd. for North Commuter Parkway Project [File No. CK. 1860-1, x 1295-1, x 375-5 and AF. 1860-002]

• 1. That the Real Estate Manager be authorized to acquire portions of LSD 9, 10, and 11 in Section 23; Township 37; Range 5; West of the 3rd Meridian, comprising approximately 2.82 acres from L&L Gravel & Ranching Co. Ltd.;
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal; and
  3. That all costs associated with the land acquisition be charged to the Capital Project Land Acquisition account for the North Commuter Parkway project.

8.2.3

Climate and Asset Management Network [File No. CK. 1860-1, x 1295-1, x 375-5 and AF. 1860-002]

• That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Saskatoon the contribution agreement for the funding grant under the Climate and Asset Management Network Program.

8.2.4

Neighbourhood Land Development Fund Surplus Allocation [File No. CK. 1820-1, x1702-1, AF. 1702-1 x 1815-1 and CK.750-4]

• 1. That $12.5 million from the previously declared Neighbourhood Land Development Fund be allocated in 2017 to the Capital Projects as outlined in Table 1 of the October 30, 2017 report of the CFO/General Manager, Asset & Financial Management;
  2. That $7.5 million from the previously declared Neighbourhood Land Development Fund surpluses be allocated in 2018 to the Capital Projects as outlined in Table 1 of October 30, 2017 report of the CFO/General Manager, Asset & Financial Management, subject to approval of the 2018 Capital Budget; and
  3. That the remaining unallocated surpluses previously declared from the Neighbourhood Land Development Fund be allocated as follows:
  1. $360,000 to the Reserve for Capital Expenditures Reserve for 2018;
  2. $400,000 to the Affordable Housing Reserve for 2019; and
  3. $5.034 million to the proposed new Recreation and Parks Funding Plan.

8.2.5

Inquiry – Councillor Z. Jeffries (January 25, 2016) GPS in Civic Vehicles and “How’s My Driving?” Decals [File No. CK. 1390-1 and AF. 1390-1]

​This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the information is received.

   

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.3.3

Request for Permission to Exceed 25% of Contract – Wheel Loader/Tandem Truck and Operators for Compost Depots [File No. CK. 7830-4-2 and PW. 7832-2]

• 1. That the Administration be given approval for Contract No. 16-0142, Wheel Loader/Tandem Truck and Operators for Compost Depots with Wozniak & Sons to exceed 25% of the contract value and be extended by $84,000, including GST; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to amend the appropriate agreement.

8.3.4

Facilitating Solar Energy Opportunities in Saskatoon [File No. CK. 752-2, x 375-4 and CP. 0753-005]

• 1. That Administration report back in 2018 on developing solar projects on civic lands, buildings and city-owned properties, such as rights-of-way and under-utilized sites;
  2. That Administration report back in 2018 on addressing barriers to solar uptake and facilitating solar opportunities including: green revolving funds, lack of protection for solar access, insufficient rooftop strength, building permits, virtual metering and policy implications;
  3. That Administration append the Saskatchewan Environmental Society's (SES) letter to this file for comments to be incorporated in further reporting;
  4. That the report of the Acting General Manager, Corporate Performance, dated November 6, 2017, be forwarded to the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee for information;
  5. That Administration report on how the City will address the potential impacts of protection of solar access for both residential and commercial properties;
  6. That letters be sent to SUMA, SaskPower and relevant Ministers advocating for amendments to The Cities Act to allow for PACE and other financing options that can facilitate renewable energy development in Saskatchewan;
  7. That these reports be sent to SaskPower and invite them into a dialogue about how to work together to overcome the obstacles and maximize opportunities for Solar Power development in Saskatoon; and
  8. That this file be attached to the previous report on Solar Power and be forwarded to SREDA.

8.3.5

Storm Water Flood Resiliency [File No. CK. 7820-2, x 7560-1 and TS. 7820-1]

• 1. That a Home Flood Protection Program pilot project be developed for high flood risk areas in 2018;
  2. That $200,000 be allocated in 2018 from the Storm Water Capital Reserve to fund the pilot Home Flood Protection Program;
  3. That the Administration refine infrastructure options with funding strategies and report back by mid-2018; and
  4. That the Administration approach the Province through its Provincial Disaster Program to partner in this opportunity.

8.3.6

Winter City Strategy Update [File No. CK. 5600-001, x 1700-1 and CP. 5600-002]

• That the report of the Acting General Manager, Corporate Performance Department, dated November 6, 2017, be received as information.

8.3.10

Closure of Capital Project No. 2186 – Waste Management Strategic Plan [File No. CK. 7830-1, x 1702-1 and CP. 7837-002]

• 1. That $408,000 be transferred from the Recycling Stabilization Reserve to Capital Project #2186 – Waste Management Strategic Plan to bring the account balance to zero, and that the Capital Project be closed; and
  2. That $45,000 from the Recycling Stabilization Reserve be transferred to Capital Project #2184 - Waste Characterization to support waste diversion planning studies.

8.3.11

Next Steps in City-Wide (Mandatory) Organics and Waste Utility Program Development [File No. CK. 7830-1 and CP. 7838-010]

• That the report of the Acting General Manager, Corporate Performance Department, dated November 6, 2017, be received as information and forwarded to the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee for information.

8.3.12

Congested Front Street Collection Level of Service [File No. CK. 116-2, x 7830-3 and PW. 7831-1]

• That the matter of level of service for congested front street collection be deferred to the 2018 public engagement and discussion on the expanded waste utility business model.

8.3.1

Approval to Extend Contract – Facility Maintenance Service for the Transition Period at Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan [File No. CK. 5800-5 and AF. 4130-3]

​This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That the Administration be authorized to extend a sole source contract with Black & McDonald until November 30, 2017 for a total cost of $44,726.52 (excluding applicable taxes).

  In Favour: (9)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (1)	Councillor Dubois

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

8.3.2

Options for Expanding Special Needs Garbage Collection Service [File No. CK. 7830-3 and PW. 7830-1]

​This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the report of the Acting General Manager, Corporate Performance Department, dated November 6, 2017, be received as information and forwarded to the waste consultations.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.7

Integrating the Recovery Park Project with Required Saskatoon Regional Waste Management Centre Projects [File No. CK. 7830-4-2 and CP. 7838-005]

​This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

A request to speak from Sean Homenick, SEAC, dated November 14, 2017, was provided.

Mr. Homenick requested that Council reconsider the recommendations before it and provided reasons to accelerate moving forward with the project in 2018.

Councillor Loewen reentered the meeting during consideration of this matter.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the Administration continue with preparation and planning for the Recovery Park project and defer procurement until a comprehensive funding plan is in place for the Landfill Capital Investments as outlined in the report of the Acting General Manager, Corporate Performance Department, dated November 6, 2017.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That the comprehensive funding plan be brought back to the appropriate Committee for consideration in the first quarter of 2018.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.8

Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) Waste Diversion Opportunities [File No. CK. 7830-1, x 1702-1 and CP. 7542-006]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
  1. That $156,000 be transferred from the Waste Minimization Reserve to Capital Project #2184 - Waste Characterization for the development of the Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Waste Diversion Strategy; and
  2. That the report of the Acting General Manager, Corporate Performance, dated November 6, 2017, be forwarded to the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee for information.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That opportunities for Food Reclamation be considered in the development of a Waste Reduction strategy for the Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional sector; and, that relevant stakeholders be consulted in this consideration, including but not limited to the Saskatoon Food Council, the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre, the Friendship Inn, the Saskatoon Waste Reduction Council and the Saskatoon Poverty Reduction Partnership.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.9

Utility Scale Solar Power Plant [File No. CK. 2000-5 and SLP. 2000-10-7]

​This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
  1. That Parcel M, Plan No. 102221525 (a 13 acre undeveloped parcel located along Circle Drive South near Montgomery Place) be set aside for a solar power plant;
  2. That Administration proceed with community engagement and report back to City Council with options to finance, build, and operate the solar power plant;
  3. That the options be referred to SREDA for evaluation of benefits to the economy;
  4. That Administration report back on opportunities for Virtual Net Metering or Feed-in Tariff programs as an opportunity within this program; and
  5. That the report of the Acting General Manager, Corporate Performance Department, dated November 6, 2017, be forwarded to the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee for information.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.4.2

National Trade Corridors Fund Projects [File No. CK. 6000-1. x 1860-1 and TS. 6332-01]

• That the City’s application to the National Trade Corridors Fund for the Highway 11 and Highway 16 Interchange Upgrades be endorsed.

8.4.4

2018 Neighbourhood Traffic Management Reviews [File No. CK. 6320-1 and TS. 6320-1]

• 1. That the ten neighbourhoods selected for 2018 traffic reviews, as part of the Neighbourhood Traffic Management Program, include College Park, College Park East, Riversdale, Eastview, Nutana Suburban Centre, Westview, Massey Place, Fairhaven, River Heights and Forest Grove; and
  2. That the Administration undertake interim traffic management measures in the Evergreen neighbourhood in advance of a future complete neighbourhood review.

8.4.1

Infill Lane Paving Requirements [File No. CK. 6315-1 and TS. 6000-1]

​This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  That until such time that the City has developed a formal comprehensive policy around infill, that the current requirement for paving be discontinued.

  In Favour: (9)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Jeffries
  Against: (1)	Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Amendment:
  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That the motion be amended to add "lanes as a result of infill residential development" after "current requirement for paving".

  In Favour: (9)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Jeffries
  Against: (1)	Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

  THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED.

  THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

  
  

8.4.3

Plan for Growth – Bus Rapid Transit Preferred Configuration [File No. CK. 7300-1, x 4110-2 and PL. 4110-78-2]

​This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Mr. John Hubbell, HDR Inc., provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding future bus rapid transit plans.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the preferred configuration and conceptual network for the Bus Rapid Transit system, as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Community Services Department dated November 6, 2017, be approved as the basis for further engagement and design.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

2018 Appointments of Deputy Mayor [File No. CK. 255-3]

• That the 2018 appointments of Deputy Mayor as described in the report of the City Clerk dated October 16, 2017 and detailed in Attachment 1, be approved.

8.5.2

2018 Annual Appointments – Members of City Council to the Governance and Priorities Committee and Standing Policy Committees [File No. CK. 225-1]

• That the following appointments for 2018 be approved:

  • All members of Council to the Governance and Priorities Committee
  • Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services – Councillors Hill, Iwanchuk, Davies, Gough, and Jeffries
  • Standing Policy Committee on Finance – Councillors Iwanchuk, Donauer, Block, Dubois, and Loewen
  • Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services – Councillors Loewen, Gough, Davies, Hill, and Gersher
  • Standing Policy Committee on Transportation – Councillors Donauer, Jeffries, Block, Gersher, and Dubois

     

8.5.3

2018 City Council and Committee Meeting Schedule [File No. CK. 255-1]

• That the Council and Committee Meeting Calendar labeled as ‘Option 2 – Revised’ be adopted.

8.5.4

Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission Request – Report Deadline Extension [File No. CK. 255-17]

• That the request from the Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission for a deadline extension to December 31, 2018 to submit its next Code of Conduct report, be granted.

8.5.5

Saskatoon Airport Authority Agreement [File No. CK. 1965-1 x 1700-1]

• That the information be received.

9.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND ADMINISTRATION

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development And Community Services

9.2

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.3

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities And Corporate Services

9.4

Standing Policy Committee on Transportation

9.4.1

Protected Bike Lane Demonstration Project – Evaluation and Next Steps [File CK. 6000-5 and TS. 6330-04]

The following letters were provided:

Request to Speak - Brent Penner, Downtown YXE, dated November 17, 2017

Submitting Comments:

- Carol Harris, dated November 7, 2017

- Julie Kryzanowski, dated November 14, 2017

- Kevin Dunbar, dated November 20, 2017

- Daryl Yablonski, dated November 20, 2017

Mr. Brent Penner spoke regarding connectivity of bike lanes, car convenience, and safety noting that all modes of transportation needs to be considered.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  1.  That a provision for protected bike lanes be included in the Downtown All Ages and Abilities cycling network;

  CARRIED
• Amendment:
  Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That Recommendation 3 be amended substituting wording related to 4th Avenue to read "that the bike lanes on 4th Avenue be removed when weather permits."

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Hill
  Against: (6)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  DEFEATED

  THE AMENDMENT WAS DEFEATED.

  
  
• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  2.  That the Administration develop a Downtown All Ages and Abilities cycling network (including protected bike lanes) in concert with other downtown policy and planning initiatives in 2018;

  In Favour: (8)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (2)	Councillor Davies, and Councillor Donauer

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  3.  That the existing protected bike lanes on 23rd Street (from Spadina Crescent to Idylwyld Drive) and 4th Avenue (from 20th Street to 24th Street) be retained until the Downtown All Ages and Abilities cycling network plan is presented to City Council;

  In Favour: (6)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (4)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Hill

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• 4.  That the report of the A/General Manager, Transportation & Utilities Department dated November 6, 2017 be forwarded to the Traffic Safety Committee for information; and

  In Favour: (9)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (1)	Councillor Davies

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  5.  That the Administration look at opportunities to improve egress from the parkade on 100 block of 4th Avenue South.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Councillor Loewen excused herself temporarily from the meeting at 2:48 p.m.

  
  

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

9.5.1

2018 Annual Appointments – Advisory Committees and External Boards [File No. CK. 225-1 x 175-1]

• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That the recommended appointments to Boards and Committees and any further direction, as noted by the City Clerk and attached to the report of the Governance and Priorities Committee, be approved.

   

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.5.2

2018 Annual Appointments – Library Board [File No. CK. 175-19]

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough
  1. That Lisa Erickson be reappointed to the Library Board to the end of 2019; and
  2. That the City Clerk re-advertise for the remaining two public vacancies.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.5.3

Governance Review – Advisory Committees – Governance Structure [File No. CK. 225-1]

​It was noted that recommendation 3 was revised from what was noted in the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen
  1. That further engagement take place with the following existing Advisory Committees with reporting by February 2018:
  1. Street Activity Steering Committee;
  2. Cultural Diversity & Race Relations Committee;
  3. Advisory Committee on Animal Control; and
  4. Traffic Safety Committee;
  2. That the following Advisory Committee’s be dissolved and disbanded effective January 1, 2019:
  1. Street Activity Steering Committee; and
  2. Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Committee;
  3. That decisions on dissolving and disbanding the following Advisory Committees be deferred until after the further engagement and reporting by February 2018;
  1. Advisory Committee on Animal Control; and
  2. Traffic Safety Committee;
  4. That the following new Advisory Committees be created effective January 1, 2019:
  1. Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Advisory Committee; and
  2. Advisory Committee on Community Wellness and Safety;
  5. That review of the Naming Advisory Committee, including its name and model, be referred to the Naming Advisory Committee for further engagement and recommendations;
  6. That the Social Services Subcommittee no longer be classified as an Advisory Committee;
  7. That each Advisory Committee report through a specified Standing Policy Committee or through the Governance and Priorities Committee as detailed in Attachment #1 of the attached report;
  8. That membership of each Advisory Committee include at least one youth member between the ages of 16 – 23 years to engage and involve local youth on issues within the purview of the Advisory Committees’ mandates;
  9. That the Administration report back with respect to the viability to ask applicants to any civic board and/or commission to self-identify in an age range;
  10. That members of the Administration to attend Advisory Committees be specifically defined in the Terms of Reference and identified as non-voting resource members;
  11. That Standing Policy Committees and the Governance and Priorities Committee have the ability to form ad hoc Advisory Committees in addition to the standing Advisory Committees;
  12. That Advisory Committees maintain the ability to form subcommittees of existing members;
  13. That the Leadership Team Governance Subcommittee report further on:
  1. Bylaw and policy amendments required to implement the proposed Advisory Committee structure;
  2. Recommended changes to the Terms of Reference, including mandates and composition of the respective Advisory Committees; and
  3. Outstanding inquiries referred to the Leadership Team Governance Subcommittee;
  14. That consideration of Council membership on Advisory Committees be deferred until such time that recommendations for 13.2. are brought forward;
  15. That the Administration report further to the Governance and Priorities Committee with respect to a Transportation Advisory Committee as suggested in the attached report; and
  16. That the Administration report back with respect to onboarding and orientation of Committee and Commission members being in place for the 2019 appointment process.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.6

Asset & Financial Management Department

9.6.1

Lions Arena Ice Plant – Prime Consulting Services – Award of Request for Proposal [File No. CK. 611-1, AF. 611-3 and FA. 643-17-2]

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen
  1. That the proposal submitted by Brownlee Beaton Kreke Ltd. for prime consulting services for replacement of the ice plant at Lions Arena, at a maximum upset cost of $94,204 plus GST and PST, be approved; and
  2. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents as prepared by the City Solicitor under the Corporate Seal.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.7

Community Services Department

9.7.1

Home Ice Campaign and University of Saskatchewan – Terms of the Contribution Agreement for Additional Funding – Supplemental Information [File No. CK. 500-1, x 1702-1 and RS. 500-1] 

This item was brought forward and considered with Item 8.1.7.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That the information be received.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.7.2

Award of Contract - Environmental Consulting Services - Former Saskatoon Transit Sites [File No. CK. 4110-43, x 600-27 and PL. 4110-19-11]

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
  1. That the award of contract to SNC-Lavalin Inc., for RFP No. 17-0698 - Environmental Consulting Services at the Former Saskatoon Transit sites for Limited Excavations, Vapour Well Installation, and Groundwater and Vapour Well Monitoring Program, for a total amount of $110,705.18, including applicable taxes, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.8

Corporate Performance Department

9.9

Transportation & Utilities Department

9.10

Office of the City Clerk

9.11

Office of the City Solicitor

9.11.1

Proposed Amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw – Speed Limit Changes  - Proposed Bylaw 9474 [File No. CK. 6320-1]

• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9474, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2017 (No. 4), and give same its FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (8)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (2)	Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Jeffries

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That Bylaw No. 9474 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (8)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (2)	Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Jeffries

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED
• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9474 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That Bylaw No. 9474 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

  In Favour: (8)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (2)	Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Jeffries

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

9.11.2

Proposed Amendments to Bylaw No. 7860, The Animal Control Bylaw, 1999 and Bylaw No. 8176, The Dangerous Animal Bylaw, 2003 - Proposed Bylaw 9472 [File No. CK. 151-15, x 152-4]

• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9472, Animal Control Amendment Bylaw, 2017 (No. 2), and give same its FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the hour of the meeting be extended to 5:30 p.m. or completion of the agenda, whichever comes first.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That Bylaw No. 9472 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9472 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That Bylaw No. 9472 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.12

Other Reports

10.

INQUIRIES

11.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

11.1

Councillor D. Hill - Illegal Dumping [File No. CK. 7830-1]

The City Clerk reported that Councillor D. Hill provided the following notice of motion at the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on October 23, 2017.

"That the Administration report on the potential of a reward for reporting illegal dumping, that leads to a bylaw conviction. The report should look at best practices and lessons learned in municipalities across North America and should highlight how any reward levels recommended, if any, would be recovered by the fine(s) imposed on the individual convicted."

 

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  That the Administration report on the potential of a reward for reporting illegal dumping, that leads to a bylaw conviction. The report should look at best practices and lessons learned in municipalities across North America and should highlight how any reward levels recommended, if any, would be recovered by the fine(s) imposed on the individual convicted.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

11.2

Councillor D. Hill - Construction and Demolition Timelines [File No. CK. 4110-1]

The City Clerk reported that Councillor D. Hill provided the following notice of motion at the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on October 23, 2017.

 

"Would the Administration provide a report on the construction and demolition timelines, found in Provincial legislation, with a focus on areas where they could be tightened up?  An extra effort on residential demolition should be included."

 

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  Would the Administration provide a report on the construction and demolition timelines, found in Provincial legislation, with a focus on areas where it could be tightened up.  An extra effort on residential demolition should be included.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

11.3

Councillor D. Hill - Development of a Community Engagement Policy for Saskatoon Light & Power [File No. CK. 2000-1]

The City Clerk reported that Councillor D. Hill provided the following notice of motion at the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on October 23, 2017.

"Would the Administration report on the development of a community engagement policy for Saskatoon Light and Power to follow when they are replacing or installing new infrastructure.  The policy should be similar to, but not limited to, to the community engagement policy used for cell tower installations.  One particular focus should include a process to minimize the visual impact of major infrastructure in residential neighborhoods."

​A request to Speak from Mary-Jo Devine, dated November 20, 2017, was provided.

Ms. Devine addressed Council on behalf of concerned City Park residents expressing concerns over Saskatoon Light & Power superstructure project on Spadina Crescent and Queen Street, Kinsmen Park with a PowerPoint. She also provided a handout for circulation.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  Would the Administration report on the development of a community engagement policy for Saskatoon Light and Power to follow when they are replacing or installing new infrastructure.  The policy should be similar to, but not limited to, to the community engagement policy used for cell tower installations.  One particular focus should include a process to minimize the visual impact of major infrastructure in residential neighborhoods.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That the Administration provide a detailed report to the appropriate committee providing background on alternate options for installation, specifically to conduit being underground and running the lines through the hydro weir project as a second option.

  In Favour: (6)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Jeffries
  Against: (4)	Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Loewen

  vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
  CARRIED

  The meeting recessed at 3:17 p.m. and reconvened at 3:32 p.m. 

  
  

12.

GIVING NOTICE

12.1

Councillor R. Donauer - Construction Completion Timelines for Water Main Linings

​Councillor Donauer gave the following Notice of Motion:

"TAKE NOTICE that at the next Regular Business Meeting of City Council, I will move the following motion:

'Would the Administration please report on proposed changes we can make to procurement and contracting for water main lining, to ensure that work is completed expeditiously once it has begun.  The goal of these changes would be to reduce interruptions to regular water service.  Please report on the ability to have contractors complete a project before moving on to other projects, or to limit how many different projects a contractor may have open at the same time.  Please report on our ability to have water lining done before winter.'"

12.2

Councillor M. Loewen - Inclusion of Sustainability Best Practices in Civic Procurement Processes

​Councillor Loewen gave the following Notice of Motion:

"TAKE NOTICE that at the next Regular Business Meeting of City Council, I will move the following motion:

'That the administration report back on the possibility of including waste diversion, among other sustainability best practices, for consideration in civic procurement processes, including assessing the waste management plans of individual bids.'"

12.3

Councillor M. Loewen - Expansion of 'Environmental Implications' Section of Administrative Reports

​Councillor Loewen gave the following Notice of Motion:

"TAKE NOTICE that at the next Regular Business Meeting of City Council, I will move the following motion:

'That the Administration report back on the possibility of expanding the ‘Environmental Implications’ section of administrative reports to Committee and Council in order to include assessments of the impacts of civic services, programs, and capital projects on the landfill and/or waste generation.'

The intent behind the motion is that like the greenhouse gas implications statements found in some current reports, estimated waste generated/diverted/otherwise included would be included in future reports."

13.

URGENT BUSINESS

14.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

15.

ADJOURNMENT

​The Regular Business Meeting of City Council adjourned at 5:10 p.m.