MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

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via teleconference, hosted from Council Chamber, Saskatoon 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 L. Lacroix
  • General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
  • General Manager, Utilities & Environment A. Gardiner
  • City Clerk A. Tittemore
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant

Mayor Clark called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis.  Roll call was taken.

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Block
    1. That the following letters be added to Item 4.1
      • Submitting Comments:
        1. Michael Mourre, dated February 4, 2022; and
        2. Marilyn Trumier, dated February 6, 2022.
    2. That the agenda be adopted 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

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

A report from Saskatoon Fire was provided along with the following letters submitting comments:

    • Michael Mourre, dated February 4, 2022; and
    • Marilyn Trumier, dated February 6, 2022.

City Manager Jorgenson provided a brief introduction.   Director of Emergency Measures Goulden-McLeod presented the report with a PowerPoint.

Members of the Administration responded to questions of Council.

  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    1.  That City Council remove the Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test Requirements for City of Saskatoon facilities, as approved at its October 8, 2021, Special Meeting, when the Government of Saskatchewan rescinds the “Public Health Order Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test.”;

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

    2.  That upon the rescission of the existing “Public Health Order Mandatory Isolation and Face Covering” by the Government of Saskatchewan, City Council continue the requirement, as approved at its August 30, 2021, Regular Business Meeting, that all persons accessing all City facilities, including Saskatoon Transit, wear a face mask in the manner and form as directed under the rescinded public health order;

    3.  That the Administration report back monthly to Governance and Priorities Committee starting in March 2022, with a written COVID update that includes a recommendation on whether or not to continue the requirement of face masking for all persons accessing all City facilities;

    4.  That the Administration report back about resources required to increase enforcement or conflict resolution support on Transit relating to face covering use in advance of the rescission of the existing “Public Health Order Mandatory Isolation and Face Covering” by the Government of Saskatchewan. Please include potential use of commissioners, Transit Supervisors, private security companies, and/or if SPS can play a role of some kind.  The report should include associated financial impact for all options. Please ensure that transit operators, ATU, and bus Riders of Saskatoon are consulted for the report.  Consideration should be given for identified problematic routes, potential enforcement through transit terminals, and potential rotation of enforcement personal on random transit routes.

    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
  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    5.  That the City of Saskatoon continue to have masks available to riders on Transit buses.

    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

The meeting adjourned at 12:14 p.m.