MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 9:30 A.m. - 5:30 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 D. Kirton
• Councillor M. Loewen

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager J. Jorgenson
• City Solicitor C. Yelland
• Chief Financial Officer C. Hack
• General Manager, Community Services C. Anger
• General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
• General Manager, Utilities & Environment A. Gardiner
• City Clerk A. Tittemore
• Committee Assistant H. Janzen

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

The Chair called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People and confirmed roll call. 

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
  1. That the letter submitting comments from Sherry Tarasoff, dated September 23, 2024, be added to Item 8.4.3;
  2. That the following letters requesting to speak be added to Item 8.5.1;
     • Sarah Marchildon, Downtown Saskatoon, dated September 23, 2024;
     • Peggy Sarjeant, Saskatoon Heritage Society, dated September 23, 2024;
  3. That the following letters be added to Item 10.3.2;
     • Requesting to Speak
       • Terry Alm, dated September 12, 2024;
       • Cary Tarasoff, dated September 19, 2024;
       • Karee Davidson, Rumley Building Board/Corporation, dated September 19, 2024;
       • Blair Chapman, Downtown Saskatoon, dated September 19, 2024;
       • Tyrell Harder, dated September 20, 2024;
       • Geri Fernet, dated September 22, 2024;
       • Gordon Taylor, The Salvation Army, dated September 23, 2024;
       • Stephan Bourassa, Milestones Occupational Therapy for Children/Prairie Centre for Child Development, dated September 23, 2024;
       • Bruce Buckwold, Buckwold Properties, dated September 23, 2024;
     • Available to Answer Questions
       • Ali Abukar, Saskatoon Open Door Society Inc., dated September 17, 2024;
     • Submitting Comments
       • Dylon Gould, Rumely Corporation, dated September 17, 2024;
       • Tamara Bowman, Metric Design (Amber Blue and Karen Palibroda) dated September 18, 2024;
       • Tamara Bowman, Metric Design (Tamara Bowman and Trisha Hopkins) dated September 18, 2024;
       • Tara Faris, Midtown Plaza Inc., dated September 19, 2024;
       • Brian Beuker, dated September 19, 2024;
       • Jason Aebig, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, dated September 20, 2024;
       • Dr. Jocelyn Poock, dated September 19, 2024;
       • Linda Funk, dated September 20, 2024;
       • Linda Funk, dated September 21, 2024;
       • Leah Hientz, Round Table Management Ltd., dated September 22, 2024; 
       • Sandra Ledingham and Kevin Giles, dated September 22, 2024;
       • Kelly Pister, dated September 23, 2024;
       • Kevin Giles, dated September 23, 2024;
       • Robert Pearce, dated September 23, 2024;
       • Ashley Berrns, Dance Ink, dated September 23, 2024;
       • Bradley Berrns, Shotokan Karate YXE, dated September 23, 2024;
       • Matthew Gallant, dated September 23, 2024;
  4. That the items with speakers be considered immediately following consideration of the Consent Agenda;
     • 8.3.1
       • Angela Bishop, Camponi Housing Corporation/SaskNative Rentals Inc.;
     • 8.5.1
       • Sarah Marchildon, Downtown Saskatoon;
       • Peggy Sarjeant, Saskatoon Heritage Society;
     •  10.3.2
       • Andrea Calow, Second Act Dancewear;
       • Mark Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council; 
       • Terry Alm;
       • Cary Tarasoff;
       • Karee Davidson, Rumley Building Board/Corporation;
       • Blair Chapman, Downtown Saskatoon;
       • Tyrell Harder;
       • Geri Fernet;
       • Gordon Taylor, The Salvation Army; 
       • Stephan Bourassa, Milestones Occupational Therapy for Children/Prairie Centre for Child Development;
       • Bruce Buckwold, Buckwold Properties; and 
  5. ​That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on August 28, 2024, be approved.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

Council Members

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

Mayor Clark - In Remembrance

Mayor Clark expressed condolences for the loss of Rose Jarman, who passed away this Summer at the age of 104. She brought warmth, sunshine, and positivity to anyone that she met. A moment of silence was held. 

Councillor Dubois - BreakOut West

Councillor Dubois represented City Council and spoke at the media conference for BreakOut West. It is the largest music industry in Western Canada and the first time it was being hosted in Saskatoon.

Mayor Clark - Olympic Athletes

Mayor Clark welcomed and acknowledged the 6 Olympic Athletes in attendance, Shelby Newkirk, Michelle Harrison, Sydney Carroll, Ashlyn Renneberg, Rylan Wiens and Margo Erlam. He also recognized those who could not be in attendance Ryan Rousell, Savannah Sutherland, Blake Tierney, Nikita Ens, Hannah Ouellette, Keely Shaw and Jacob Wassermann.

The meeting recessed at 9:44 a.m. and reconvened at 9:54 a.m. with all members of Council in attendance.

6.

QUESTION PERIOD

Councillor Kirton - Confederation Mall Bus Terminal

Councillor Kirton asked for an update on purchasing transit tickets and passes at the Confederation Mall bus terminal.  

General Manager Transportation and Construction Schmidt responded that the departments of Recreation and Community Development and Transit have been working together and are in the final stages of implementation to purchase transit tickets and passes at the Cosmo Civic Centre during business hours.

Councillor Loewen - Spray Pads

Councillor Loewen noted that Administration was able to be flexible and keep some spray pads open later in the season. She asked what would be required or what changes would need to be made for Administration to have that flexibility in a more permanent way.

Director of Recreation and Community Development Roberts responded that Administration would need to bring back options to the next budget cycle for cost and operation. 

Councillor Dubois - Transit Busses

Councillor Dubois asked for an update on how Administration is handling full transit busses.

General Manager Transportation and Construction responded that Transit has taken several steps in anticipation of the increase of ridership. They are continuing to monitor the status of busses, service supervisors are attending routes with capacity issues, they have added extra busses and made adjustments imputing the 60-foot busses on routes. 

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items 8.3.1, 8.4.1 and 8.5.1 were removed from the Consent Agenda. 

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.2; 8.2.1 to 8.2.2; 8.3.2; 8.4.2 to 8.4.3; and 8.5.2 to 8.5.4 be adopted as one motion.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Item 8.3.1 was considered next. 

  
  

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

Inquiry – Councillor B. Dubois - Waste Collection Location Review Process [CC2024-0606]

• That the Administration be directed to proceed with the pilot project as outlined in the September 3, 2024, report of the Utilities and Environment Division.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.2

Advanced Metering Infrastructure Participation Policy [EUCS2024-0903]

• 1. That Appendix 1 be adopted as City of Saskatoon Advanced Metering Infrastructure Participation Policy;
  2. That the City Clerk’s Office be requested to introduce City Council Policy No. CXX; and
  3. That the City Solicitor’s Office be requested to amend Bylaw No. 2685, the Electric Light and Power Bylaw, 1940; and Bylaw No. 7567, the Waterworks Bylaw, 1996, as outlined in the report of the Corporate Financial Services Division dated September 3, 2024.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

Transportation & Construction Division Capital Project Budget Adjustments and Closures [TS2024-0903]

• 1. That $176,861.50 from the Civic Vehicles and Equipment Replacement Reserve be allocated to Capital Project P.01361 – V&E Fuel Stations;
  2. That $111,447.39 from the Transportation and Construction Corporate Capital Reserve be allocated to Capital Project P.02259 – PW Satellite Yards;
  3. That $593,298.66 from the Traffic Safety Reserve be allocated to Capital Project P.02281 – Neighbourhood Traffic Reviews and Traffic Safety; and
  4. That $249,858.19 from the Traffic Safety Reserve be allocated to Capital Project P.02282 – Roadside Safety Improvements.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.2

SGI Driver Handbook Updates [CC2023-0602]

• That the Mayor write a letter to the Minister of SGI for further discussion on the suggestions offered by Administration on the updates to the SGI driver handbook.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.2

Corridor Planning Program Moving Forward [PDCS2024-0901]

• That the report be received as information.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.1

Affordable Housing Incentives (2024) [GPC2023-0503]

A letter requesting to speak form Angela Bishop, Camponi Housing Corporation/SaskNative Rentals Inc., dated September 12, 2024, was provided.  

Additional information, Appendix 4, was also provided. 

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda. 

Councillor Jeffries introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services.

Council heard from Angela Bishop, Camponi Housing Corporation/SaskNative Rentals Inc.

Director of Planning and Development Anderson responded to questions of Administration. 

• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
  1. That the total funding for the Affordable Housing Incentives (2024) of $13,284,000.00 be allocated towards 18 projects for the development of 492 new affordable rental units, as outlined in Appendix 1, be approved;
  2. That five-year incremental tax abatements for 17 projects, including the development of 496 new affordable rental units, estimated at a total of $3,028,155.15, as outlined in Appendix 1, be approved;
  3. That Corporate Revenue be requested to submit an application under the Provincial Government’s Education Property Tax Exemption/Abatement Program seeking approval for a five-year tax abatement, equivalent to 100% of the incremental Education property taxes, for the development of affordable housing units at 803 Hart Road; and
  4. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreements that his Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Item 8.5.1 was considered next. 

  
  

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.2

2024 Neighbourhood Land Development Fund Allocation of Profits [FI2024-0902]

• 1. That $15.0 million in profits be declared from the Neighbourhood Land Development Fund;
  2. That 10.0 million in profits from the Neighbourhood Land Development Fund be allocated to the Capital Project P.02407 Chief Mistawasis Bridge and Traffic Bridge Replacement Project; and
  3. That $5.0 million in profits from the Neighbourhood Land Development Fund by allocated to the Property Realized Reserve for future land acquisitions.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.3

Proposed Amendments to Landfill Replacement Reserve, Bylaw No. 6774, Capital Reserve Bylaw [FI2024-0905]

A letter submitting comments from Sherry Tarasoff, dated September 23, 2024, is provided.

• That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate bylaw amendments to the Landfill Replacement Reserve within Bylaw No. 6744, the Capital Reserve Bylaw, 1993, as outlined in the report of the Corporate Financial Services Division dated September 4, 2024.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.1

Credit Card Fee Recovery Options [CCB2023-1114/GPC2023-0807/CCB2023-1123]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Donauer introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Finance. 

Chief Financial Officer Hack and City Solicitor Yelland responded to questions of Council. 

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Block
  1. That the City of Saskatoon proceed with Option 1 – Continue Status Quo and in 2026 explore alternative payment processors that offer surcharging; and
  2. That the report referenced in Option 1 also include information about using credit cards as an option for payments made to the City where credit cards are not currently accepted including the possibility of recovering the credit card fees on those new payments options.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That the hour of the meeting be extended beyond 5:00 p.m. to 5:20 p.m., then continue following the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (1)	Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED (10 to 1)

  Item 10.1.1 was considered next. 

  
  

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.2

Appointment - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee [CK 225-4-3]

• That Superintendent Dale Solie, Saskatoon Police Service, be appointed as an agency representative for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee to the end of 2026.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.3

Appointment - Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners [CK225-4-3]

• That Katharine Grier be appointed as a citizen representative to the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners to the end of 2026, effective immediately.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.4

Appointments - 33rd Street Business Improvement District Board of Directors [CK 225-4-3]

• That the following be appointed to the 33^rd Street Business Improvement District Board of Directors:

  • Mike Erman, Glitch Gift & Novelties;
  • Mike Bartlett, The Gras Shop; and
  • Kathryn McDonald, the Cheese List.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.1

Saskatoon’s City Centre and District Plan [GPC2024-0901]

The following letters requesting to speak were provided:

• Sarah Marchildon, Downtown Saskatoon, dated September 23, 2024; and 
• Peggy Sarjeant, Saskatoon Heritage Society, dated September 23, 2024.

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Deputy Mayor Gough introduced the item as Chair of the Governance and Priorities Committee. 

Council heard from the following:

• Sarah Marchildon, Downtown Saskatoon; and 
• Peggy Sarjeant, Saskatoon Heritage Society.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Block
  1. That Saskatoon’s City Centre and District Plan be approved as the guiding framework for Administration to prepare future budget and implementation requests for City Council consideration; and
  2. That the Administration create a business plan option for the implementation of Saskatoon’s City Centre and District Plan for consideration during the 2026/2027 Business Plan and Budget deliberations.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Item 10.3.2 was considered next. 

  
  

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS (not on Consent Agenda)

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

9.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

9.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

9.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.1.1

Downtown Event and Entertainment District – Private Partner Agreement Framework Update [DEED2023-01]

Director of Technical Services Willems presented the report. He responded to questions of Council. 

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That the information be received. 

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.3

Community Services

10.3.1

Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth – Strategic Plan 2025-2030 [CC2024-0901]

City Clerk Tittemore spoke to the item.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  That Growing Forward Together – P4G Strategic Plan 2025 – 2030 be endorsed in principle.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Item 10.5.1 was considered next. 

  
  

10.3.2

Provincial Approach to Homelessness - Timeframe for Emergency Residential Shelter – 210 Pacific Avenue [GPC2023-1002, CC2024-0202]

The following letters were provided:

Requesting to Speak

1. Andrea Calow, Second Act Dancewear, dated September 6, 2024;
2. Mark Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council, dated September 12, 2024;
3. Terry Alm, dated September 12, 2024;
4. Cary Tarasoff, dated September 19, 2024;
5. Karee Davidson, Rumley Building Board/Corporation, dated September 19, 2024;
6. Blair Chapman, Downtown Saskatoon, dated September 19, 2024;
7. Tyrell Harder, dated September 20, 2024;
8. Geri Fernet, dated September 22, 2024;
9. Gordon Taylor, The Salvation Army, dated September 23, 2024;
10. Stephan Bourassa, Milestones Occupational Therapy for Children/Prairie Centre for Child Development, dated September 23, 2024; and 
11. Bruce Buckwold, Buckwold Properties, dated September 23, 2024.

Available to Answer Questions

1. Ali Abukar, Saskatoon Open Door Society Inc., dated September 17, 2024.

Submitting Comments 

1. Randi-Lee Loshack, Rise Dance Company, dated September 7, 2024;
2. Diane Reaser, dated September 9, 2024;
3. Caroline Brost, dated September 9, 2024;
4. Dawson Block, dated September 11, 2024;
5. Phil Meister, dated September 11, 2024;
6. Derek Danchak, dated September 11, 2024;
7. Bruce Buckwold, Buckwold Properties, dated September 12, 2024; 
8.  Alissa Jardine, dated September 15, 2024;
9. Dylon Gould, Rumely Corporation, dated September 17, 2024;
10. Tamara Bowman, Metric Design (Amber Blue and Karen Palibroda) dated September 18, 2024;
11. Tamara Bowman, Metric Design (Tamara Bowman and Trisha Hopkins) dated September 18, 2024;
12. Tara Faris, Midtown Plaza Inc., dated September 19, 2024;
13. Brian Beuker, dated September 19, 2024;
14. Jason Aebig, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, dated September 20, 2024;
15. Dr. Jocelyn Poock, dated September 19, 2024;
16. Linda Funk, dated September 20, 2024;
17. Linda Funk, dated September 21, 2024;
18. Leah Hientz, Round Table Management Ltd., dated September 22, 2024; 
19. Sandra Ledingham and Kevin Giles, dated September 22, 2024;
20. Kelly Pister, dated September 23, 2024;
21. Kevin Giles, dated September 23, 2024;
22. Robert Pearce, dated September 23, 2024;
23. Ashley Berrns, Dance Ink, dated September 23, 2024;
24. Bradley Berrns, Shotokan Karate YXE, dated September 23, 2024; and 
25. Matthew Gallant, dated September 23, 2024.

City Manager Jorgenson presented the report with a PowerPoint presentation. 

The meeting recessed at 11:13 a.m. and reconvened at 11:25 a.m. with all members of Council in attendance.

Council received presentations from the following:

• Roger Parenteau and Curtis Kosolofski from the Government of Saskatchewan;
• Samantha Lowe from The Mustard Seed presented a PowerPoint; and
• Assistant Fire Chief Raymer and SPS Staff Sergeant Horvath presented a PowerPoint. 

Council heard from the following speakers:

• Andrea Calow, Second Act Dancewear, who also responded to questions;
• Mark Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council, who also responded to questions;
• Terry Alm; 
• Cary Tarasoff;
• Karee Davidson, Rumley Building Board/Corporation;
• Blair Chapman, Downtown Saskatoon, who also responded to questions;
• Gordon Taylor, The Salvation Army, who responded to questions of Council;

The meeting recessed at 1:03 p.m. and reconvened at 1:08 p.m. with all members of Council in attendance.

• Geri Fernet, who responded to questions of Council;
• Stephan Bourassa, Milestones Occupational Therapy for Children/Prairie Centre for Child Development, who responded to questions of Council; and 
• Bruce Buckwold, Buckwold Properties, who responded to questions of Council.

The meeting recessed at 1:35 p.m. and reconvened at 2:24 p.m. with all members of Council in attendance.

Samatha Lowe, The Mustard Seed, Roger Parenteau, Government of Saskatchewan, City Manager Jorgenson, Director of Planning and Development Anderson, Director of Saskatoon Land Long, Assistant Fire Chief Raymer and SPS Staff Sergeant Horvath all responded to questions of Council.

The meeting recessed at 4:10 p.m. and reconvened at 4:20 p.m. with all members of Council in attendance.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
  1. Administration to issue the development permit for 210 Pacific Avenue for the purpose of providing an Emergency Residential Shelter as a temporary use for up to 18 months, as outlined in this report;
  2. That the City of Saskatoon enter into a lease agreement with the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, for 210 Pacific Avenue, for the purpose of providing a temporary Emergency Residential Shelter, based on the terms outlined in this report;
  3. That a Capital Project be established, for up to $250,000, for the required upgrades/renovations, for 210 Pacific Avenue, with the funding to be provided by the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation;
  4. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreements and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal; and
  5. That all proper officers of the City of Saskatoon take the appropriate action to carry the noted changes into effect.

  In Favour: (7)	Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (4)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Dubois

  CARRIED (7 to 4)

• MOTION ARISING

  Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  That Administration collaborate with the service provider, other civic agencies and the Province to establish an advisory committee for this shelter to ensure ongoing dialogue and information sharing between neighbours and stakeholders around the shelter project at 210 Pacific Avenue.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

• MOTION ARISING

  Moved By: Councillor Kirton
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  That City Council request the Saskatoon Police Service and Fire to provide the same services to the Emergency Wellness Centre on Fairmont as it is planning to provide to the Temporary shelter, including extended security hours.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Item 8.4.1 was considered next. 

  
  

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.5.1

Adaptation in Action Budget Adjustment [CC2024-0904]

Chief Financial Officer Hack presented the report. 

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough
  1. That Capital Project P.10093, Natural Areas Protection and Health be increased by $50,000 funded from the ClimateWest Adaptation in Action Program;
  2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement from ClimateWest under the Corporate Seal; and
  3. That if required, the Senior Financial Business Partner be granted delegated authority to sign and submit progress reports and financial claims related to the project.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Item 11.2.1 was considered next. 

  
  

10.6

Strategy & Transformation

10.7

Human Resources

10.7.1

2023 Contract Negotiations (2023 – 2028) – The Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local No. 59 [CC2024-0911]

Chief Human Resources Officer McInnes presented the report. 

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
  1. That the proposed changes set out in the revision to the Collective Agreement with respect to the 2019 – 2023 Collective Agreement with The Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local No. 59 be approved; and
  2. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the revised contract under the Corporate Seal.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

10.7.2

2024 - Exempt Staff Salary and Benefit Agreement [CC2024-0910]

Chief Human Resources Officer McInnes presented the report. 

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  The proposed changes set out in the Exempt Staff Salary and Benefit Agreement

  1. With respect to the 2023-2028 period be approved; and
  2. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the revised agreement under the Corporate Seal.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  The meeting recessed at 5:21 p.m. and reconvened at 7:36 p.m. following the Public Hearing Meeting with all members of Council in attendance.

  Item 13 was considered next. 

  
  

10.8

Public Policy & Government Relations

11.

LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

11.1

Office of the City Clerk

11.2

Office of the City Solicitor

11.2.1

The Building Amendment Bylaw, 2024 (No. 2) - Proposed Bylaw No. 10034 [GPC2023-0503]

City Solicitor Yelland presented Items 11.2.1 to 11.2.4 together.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 10034, The Building Amendment Bylaw, 2024 (No. 2), and give same its FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That Bylaw No. 10034 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 10034 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  ​That Bylaw No. 10034 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: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

11.2.2

The Home Energy Loan Program Amendment Bylaw, 2024 - Proposed Bylaw No. 10043 [EUCS2024-0302]

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  ​That permission be granted to introduce No. 10043, The Home Energy Loan Program Amendment Bylaw, 2024, and give same its FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That Bylaw No. 10043 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 10043 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  ​That Bylaw No. 10043 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: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

11.2.3

The Sidewalk Clearing Amendment Bylaw, 2024 - Proposed Bylaw No. 10041 [TS2024-0603]

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 10041, The Sidewalk Clearing Amendment Bylaw, 2024, and give same its FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That Bylaw No. 10041 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 10041 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  ​That Bylaw No. 10041 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: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

11.2.4

The Electric Light and Power Amendment Bylaw, 2024 - Proposed Bylaw No. 10042 [EUCS2024-0801]

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 10042, The Electric Light and Power Amendment Bylaw, 2024, and give same its FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That Bylaw No. 10042 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 10042 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  ​That Bylaw No. 10042 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: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

11.2.5

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Urban Reserve Creation [CC2024-0902]

Councillor Jeffries excused himself from the meeting at 5:10 p.m.

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
  1. That City Council approve the proposed content of the Municipal Services and Compatibility Agreement; and
  2. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

11.2.6

Muskeg Lake Cree Nation Urban Reserve Creation [CC2024-0903]

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
  1. That City Council approve the proposed content of the Municipal Services and Compatibility Agreement; and
  2. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 10.7.1 was considered next. 

  
  

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

13.1

Councillor M. Loewen - Spray Pad Operations [CC2024-0912]

Councillor Loewen made the following inquiry:

Would the Administration report back in time for, or at budget deliberations, with options in providing flexibility in extending spray pad operations during warm fall weather? This response should include the option to extend one outdoor pool into the fall, including the criteria and operational and budgetary impacts.

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

14.1

Councillor H. Gough - Land Use - Saskatchewan Polytechnic Campus [CC2024-0802]

The City Clerk reported that Councillor Gough provided the following Notice of Motion at City Council's Regular Business Meeting held on August 28, 2024. 

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

Whereas Saskatchewan Polytechnic is consolidating its Saskatoon operations near the University of Saskatchewan campus, vacating the current main campus site on Idylwyld Drive North; and

Whereas this institution is a major driver of land use, transportation, employment, and commercial and community activity in the immediate area;

Therefore, be it resolved that the Administration report to the appropriate Standing Policy Committee regarding the best mechanism to engage in land use and other planning for the area around the current Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus on Idylwyld, outlining the resources necessary and a proposed timeline for this work."

Councillor Gough introduced the item.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  That the Administration report to the appropriate Standing Policy Committee regarding the best mechanism to engage in land use and other planning for the area around the current Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus on Idylwyld, outlining the resources necessary and a proposed timeline for this work.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

14.2

Councillor C. Block - Eastlake Sidewalk Infill [CC2024-0909]

The City Clerk reported that in accordance with Section 65 of The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 9170, TAKE NOTICE that Councillor Block provided the following Notice of Motion: 

"That the Administration report back with options for the installation of a sidewalk infill segment on the West side of the 500 block of Eastlake Avenue in coordination with the proposed development at 555 Eastlake, if technical constraints prevent private construction of the proposed public walkway."

Councillor Block introduced the item.

• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  That the Administration report back with options for the installation of a sidewalk infill segment on the West side of the 500 block of Eastlake Avenue in coordination with the proposed development at 555 Eastlake, if technical constraints prevent private construction of the proposed public walkway.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

15.

URGENT BUSINESS

16.

GIVING NOTICE

16.1

Councillor D. Hill - Ward One Intersection Safety [CC2024-0913]

Councillor Hill gave the following Notice of Motion:

Whereas I met with 52 residents on Friday, September 13, 2024, to discuss their concerns regarding the intersection of Central Ave, Reid Road, and Rossmo Road.

Whereas the entire group was concerned about the safety of the intersection because of the significant traffic volume and speed of traffic,

Whereas the residents believe the traffic volume and speed have increased since the opening of the Chief Mistawasis Bridge,

Whereas residents also expressed several other safety concerns,

Therefore, be it resolved that the administration conduct a safety review of the intersection in addition to reporting on the potential of the installation of traffic lights.

Be it further resolved that the administration include the following components in the safety review;

• Pedestrian counts,
• Walk signal timing,
• Sightlines blocked by trees,
• Hazard caused by headlights reflecting off bus shelter,
• Idling buses blocking sight lines,
• Potential of an auditory signal to accompany flashing pedestrian light,
• Inadequate snow clearing of the passing corridor,
• Current issues caused by residents using alternate routes in the neighbourhood,
• What will the traffic impact be from the new infill project,
• What is the collision history of the intersection,
• Engagement with school divisions regarding their busing concerns,
• Impact on traffic when a train is crossing Central Ave.

16.2

Councillor D. Hill - Supply Chain Management Operations Audit [CC2024-0914]

Councillor Hill gave the following Notice of Motion:

Whereas the City employs a hybrid approach to inventory/stores management whereby some stores day-to-day requirements are directly managed by Supply Chain Management (SCM) and some have the day-to-day management completed by the operational section with governance and policy oversight by SCM.

Whereas the City’s SCM operations section now directly manages four of the City’s warehouses that transitioned over in the past couple of years: Fleet Services, Roadways, Fleet and Support, Transit COC, and Central Warehouse. Fleet Stores specifically transferred over in early 2021.

Whereas some internal operational departments have voiced numerous concerns over the past two years with the SCM system, which is estimated to have a potential adverse financial impact on the City of between 1 and 2 million annually.

Therefore, be it resolved that the internal auditor conduct a full review of Supply Chain Management operations.  The audit should include full engagement with all impacted operations and union representatives,

Be it further resolved that the auditor include, but not limit, the audit to the following components;

• The practice of ordering and stocking bulk quantity of Ice Blades for the graders to perform snow removal and the missed order in Fall of 2023,
• The change approximately 1 year ago, when SCM changed the purchase requisitioning process where stores acquire the supplies needed by departments shifted to the utilization of Fusion, which resulted in increased use of P-Cards by supervisors and superintendents which typically results in a higher cost than purchasers with buyer codes,
• Buyers in stores and fleet parts departments were stripped of their buyer codes, which allowed them to create purchase order numbers and pay the vendors. This should include the complications with the current process of utilizing clerks, resulting in significant delays and irregular orders that are missing pertinent details of the order slip that the warehouse would use to ensure the exact product is properly received.  Please include possible solutions to correct the delays and errors while ensuring segregation of duties concerning purchasing and receiving,
• The Parts Department in Fleet was transitioned to SCM. Since that change, they have been struggling to acquire parts to repair the fleet promptly. Reports from the fleet staff are seeing cases of 3 hours to order a light bulb for a Ford truck, 8 hours for an air brake valve on a tandem axle dump truck, 5 hours for a radiator cap, and numerous hours for transit parts. This is proving to be a consistent delay. It has been estimated that we are likely losing more than $1,000,000 per year due to equipment sitting in repair bays waiting on parts at $100/hour for a repair bay.
• The Parts staff have commented that they are very bound by policy to get quotes and now seek certain vendors even though a nearby vendor has the part in stock. Then, add the wait time for the clerk to approve the purchase order based on their availability.
• SCM took over the inventory system and liquidated much of the stock.  Does this explain the longer wait times to acquire parts and get units back in service?
• The removal of the Canoe Procurement Group for tendering new fleet units increased the cost of new police cruiser units by approximately $15,000.

16.3

Councillor Z. Jeffries - Green Space Weed Management [CC2024-0915]

Councillor Jeffries gave the following Notice of Motion:

That Administration report back about the creation of a pilot project to manage weeds in public green spaces using tools that are not currently employed, such as herbicides. Please include information about potential timelines, public engagement, effectiveness, and financial implications. The focus should be on dealing with areas where current methods have proven ineffective at weed management.

16.4

Councillor Z. Jeffries - Residential Security Cameras [CC2024-0916]

Councillor Jeffries gave the following Notice of Motion:

That Administration report back about private residential security cameras and methods being used in Canadian municipalities to manage privacy concerns. Please include information about the implications of implementing new tools to address related privacy concerns among residents.

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

Being the last City Council meeting of the 2020-2024 term, each Councillor and the Mayor provided closing comments.

The meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m.