MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 9:30 A.m. - 5:00 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 Z. Jeffries, at 9:38 a.m.
• Councillor D. Kirton
• Councillor M. Loewen

ABSENT:

• Councillor D. Hill

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager J. Jorgenson
• City Solicitor C. Yelland
• Chief Financial Officer C. Hack
• General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
• 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 Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Block
  1. That the letter submitting comments from John Paul Wasan, Chair, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee, dated January 23, 2023, be added to item 8.1.3; 
  2. That the letter submitting comments from Tammy Sweeney, TCU Place, dated January 23, 2023, be added to item 8.5.1; 
  3. That the following requests to speak be added to item 9.2.1:
     
     • Jim Siemens, Saskatoon Public Library, dated January 19, 2023;
     • Christina Martens-Funk, Inclusion Saskatchewan, dated January 20, 2023; and
     • Cary Tarasoff, dated January 22, 2023.
  4. That the supplementary report dated January 25, 2023, be added to item 9.2.1; 
  5. That the items with speakers be considered immediately following consideration of the Consent Agenda;
     • 9.2.1 - Jim Siemens;
     • 9.2.1 - Christina Martens-Funk; and 
     • 9.2.1 - Cary Tarasoff.
  6. ​That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (2)	Councillor Hill, and Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

3.1

Councillor Gersher - Inclusion of Airport Commercial Curb Fee in Taxi Fares [TS2023-0101]

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on the above item due to a member of family being in business with something that can be perceived in conflict with the taxi and TNC industry.

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 December 19, 2022, be approved.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (2)	Councillor Hill, and Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 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

Acknowledged the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal ceremony he attended and congratulated recipients Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Michelle Beveridge, Harold Chapman, Maria Linklater and the 86 others. 

Recognized that January 29th is the National Day of Remembrance for the Québec Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia.

Councillor Jeffries entered the meeting at 9:38 a.m.

Recognized Don Kossick and Ivar Mendez who were nominated to the Order of Canada for 2022, acknowledging their contributions locally and globally.

Councillor Block

Congratulated Rob MacDonald (former colleague from CTV) on his Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal.

Acknowledged Chief Financial Officer Hack and his team on the recent AAA credit rating for the City of Saskatoon.

Councillor Davies

Acknowledged he attended the 2022 Citizen of the Year Gala and congratulated Tribal Chief Mark Arcand.

Acknowledged that January 25, 2023 is Bell Let's Talk Day. 

6.

QUESTION PERIOD

6.1

Councillor C. Block - Snow Removal [CK 6290-1]

Councillor Block asked about the cleanup of snow after a grader has gone through and dumped it on a sidewalk or made it difficult to access a driveway. 

Director of Roadways and Fleet Saric explained the timelines for removal and if the sidewalk is completely inaccessible or impedes accessibility and mobility residents are encouraged to submit a notification to Customer Care. 

In a follow-up question regarding waste pick-up in back allies, Director of Roadways and Fleet Saric stated the roadways group coordinates with the waste collection group with back-alley waste pick up. General Manager Utilities & Environment Gardiner added that as part of planning for the curbside organics programs a review for pick up location of garbage, recycling and organics is underway with reporting expected in 2024. 

6.2

Councillor B. Dubois - Cul De Sac Snow Removal [CK 6290-1]

Councillor Dubois asked about the snow in the middle of cul de sacs and not enough room to go through let alone with garbage/recycling which has led to them being ticketed.

General Manager Utilities & Environment Gardiner responded that she would need to follow up and will respond to the Councillor offline.

6.3

Councillor B. Dubois - Stillwater Drive [CK 6000-1]

Councillor Dubois asked about Stillwater Drive in Lakeview and why it is a priority 3 when it is a bus route. 

Director of Roadways and Fleet Saric would need to review and will follow up with the Councillor offline.

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items 8.2.1, 8.3.4, 8.4.1 and 8.5.1 were removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.3; 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.3, 8.3.5 and 8.3.6; 8.4.2 to 8.4.6; and 8.5.2 to 8.5.4 be adopted as one motion.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 9.2.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

FCM Funding: Deep Retrofits for Civic Facilities – Feasibility Study [EUCS2023-0102]

• 1. That the Administration be directed to submit an application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund under the Community Buildings Retrofit initiative;
  2. That, if successful, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement from FCM under the Corporate Seal;
  3. That approval provides evidence of municipal support and acknowledgement of eligibility limitations (see Attachment 1); and
  4. That, if successful, approved sources of funding from P.10031 Deep Energy Retrofits Feasibility Study will provide the required matching funds.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.2

Funding Strategy for Water Treatment Long Term Capital Strategy [EUCS2023-0104]

• That the Administration be directed to build a detailed funding strategy for the Water Treatment Long Term Capital Strategy and this funding strategy be reported back and incorporated into the 2024/2025 water utility rate recommendations.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.3

Carbon / Climate Budget – Analysis and Next Steps [EUCS2023-0105]

A letter submitting comments from John Paul Wasan, Chair, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee was provided.

• 1. That a climate budget approach, as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment dated January 10, 2023, be approved in principle for implementation during the 2024/2025 budget planning cycle;
  2. That Administration be directed to draft and present to the Governance and Priorities Committee for approval, a policy amendment to the Multi-year Business Plan and Budget Policy to reflect the goals, principles, and process for a climate budget as outlined in Appendix 4; and
  3. That the budget includes carbon impacts for proposed capital projects with specific attention to impacts to the business as planned projection.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

Inclusion of Airport Commercial Curb Fee in Taxi Fares [TS2023-0101]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

A letter from Jason Aebig, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, dated January 16, 2023, was provided.

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on the above item due to a member of family being in business with something that can be perceived in conflict with the taxi and TNC industry. She excused herself from discussion and voting on the matter and left the meeting.

Councillor Dubois introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

Director of Community Standards Grazier and City Solicitor Yelland responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare an amendment to Bylaw No. 9651, Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, 2019, to permit the Saskatoon Airport Authority Commercial Curb Fee to be added to the taxi fare, as outlined in the report of the January 10, 2023, report of the General Manager, Community Services.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Kirton
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  That Administration report back on feasibility of including airport related licensing and administration fees to be added to the taxi fare in the Vehicles for Hire Bylaw.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

  Item 8.3.4 was considered next.

  Councillor Gersher re-entered the meeting.

  
  

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Civic Naming Committee – Third and Fourth Quarter Report 2022 [CK 6310-1]

• That the information be received.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.2

2022 Marr Residence Annual Report [CK 430-60]

• That the Marr Residence 2022 Annual Report be received as information.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.3

Offer to Commission and Donate Two Artworks – The Cranes Dance and The Autumn Flight [PDCS2023-0102]

• 1. That acceptance to commission and donate two artworks entitled The Cranes Dance and The Autumn Flight as recommended by the Public Art Advisory Committee and Civic Administration be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement, evidencing the commissioning and donation for signing by Dream, His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.5

Request to Approve Pleasant Hill Rink as a Municipal Project [PDCS2023-0104]

• 1. That the budget for Capital Project P.02519 be increased by $100,000 to be funded by private donations;
  2. That the installation of a community rink in Pleasant Hill Park be approved as a municipal project; and 
  3. That Corporate Revenue Department, Corporate Financial Services, be authorized and directed to accept donations for this project and to issue appropriate receipts to donors who contribute funds to the project. 
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.6

Scattering of Cremated Remains Update [PDCS2023-0105]

• That a Capital Project, to plan and construct a dedicated scattering location at Meewasin Park for the scattering of cremated remains as outlined in the January 11, 2023 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be brought forward for consideration in the 2024/25 Multi-Year Business Plan and budget deliberation.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.4

2023 Cultural Grant Capital Reserve Awards [PDCS2023-0101]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

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

General Manager Community Services Lacroix responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  That project funding, recommended by the Cultural Grant Capital Reserve Assessment Committee, for 2023, as outlined in the January 11, 2023 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 8.4.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.2

Funding for the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization [FI 2023-0101]

• That Capital Project P.10048 Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization, be increased by $50,000 to be funded from the Reserve for Capital Expenditures.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.3

Travel and Expenses – Conferences, Training/Development Programs and Fact-Finding Missions Policy C04-012 Amendments [FI 2023-0102]

• That the City Clerk update Travel and Expenses – Conferences, Training/Development Programs and Fact-Finding Missions Policy C04-012 as outlined in Appendix 1.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.4

Property Realized Reserve Withdrawal 2022 [FI 2023-0106]

• That a withdrawal of $1,111,918.02 from the Property Realized Reserve be approved to fund miscellaneous land development and related sales costs incurred during the period December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2022.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.5

Acquisition of Land for the Neault Road Construction Project – Phase 3 [FI 2023-0105]

• 1. That Administration be authorized to purchase a 0.79 acre portion of ISC Parcel No. 203411270 from 102049787 Saskatchewan Ltd. for $6,930.00;
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to have the agreements executed by His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk under the Corporate Seal.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.6

Investment Policy Exemption – Recovery Park [FI 2023-0107]

• That an exemption to Council Policy No. C12-009, Portfolio Management, be approved to allow for the Recovery Park borrowing and corresponding internal investment with a maturity term exceeding 10 years.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.1

Inquiry – Councillor Z. Jeffries Land Lease Program for Community, Religious Groups or Not-For-Profits [CK 4225-1]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

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

Director of Saskatoon Land Long responded to questions of Council. 

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  That the information be received.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  That the Administration report back with updates to City Council Policy C09-012, Administration of Civic Lands Policy, with revisions that provide more clarity for the lease of surplus City owned lands to all groups

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  That the Administration report back outlining a pilot process for offering a serviced land parcel in a Saskatoon Land development area for potential lease by a Not-for-Profit group at market value rates. The pilot process should explore financial implications of leasing to these groups and provide a transparent evaluation criterion to weigh community benefit offered by interested parties.

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

  CARRIED (9 to 1)
• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  That Saskatoon Land explore the potential rezoning of select parcels of land within City development areas to Institutional zoning designations and make the appropriate application to the Administration for the rezoning applications to be considered at a Public Hearing by City Council.

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

  CARRIED (9 to 1)

  Item 8.5.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.2

Appointment - P4G District Planning Commission [CK 225-4-3]

• That John Mathison be nominated for reappointment as the Joint member on the P4G District Planning Commission to the end of 2026 (three-year term), effective immediately.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.3

Appointment - General Superannuation Plan - Board of Trustees [CK 225-4-3]

• That Camille Dobni be reappointed as the independent trustee on the General Superannuation Pension Plan to the end of 2025.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.4

Appointments - Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee (SEAC) [CK 225-4-3]

• 1. That the following be appointed to the end of 2024:
     • Carmen Gilmore, Citizen Representative
  2. That the following be reappointed to the end of 2024:
     • Alasdair Morrison, Citizen Representative
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.1

Downtown District Event Centre and Convention Centre - Potential Private Partner [GPC 2023-0109]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

A letter submitting comments from Tammy Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer, TCU Place, dated January 23, 2023, was provided. 

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

City Manager Jorgenson and Director of Major Projects and Preservation Willems responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  That Option 4 - Operate Facilities Under Private Management with a Competitive Procurement Process, be approved.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 9.5.1 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

9.2.1

2nd Avenue Adjacent to New Central Library Street Redesign [TS2023-0106]

A supplementary report from the Administration was provided. 

The following letters requesting to speak were provided:

• Jim Siemens, Saskatoon Public Library, January 19, 2023;
• Christina Martens-Funk, Inclusions Saskatchewan, January 20, 2023; and
• Cary Tarasoff, dated January 22, 2023.

Councillor Dubois introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

A/General Manager Transportation & Construction Magus presented the supplementary report and responded to questions of Council along with Director of Planning and Development Anderson and General Manager Community Services Lacroix.

Council heard from the following speakers:

• Jim Siemens, Chair, Saskatoon Public Library Board. Together with Chief Executive Officer, Carol Cooley and Director, Strategy & Communication Janna Sampson responded to questions of Council.
• Christina Martens-Funk, Inclusions Saskatchewan.
• Cary Tarasoff

The meeting recessed at 11:15 a.m. and reconvened at 11:30 a.m. with all members of Council in attendance with the exception of Councillor Hill.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That the information be received.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That the Study for the redesign of 2nd Avenue and 24^th Street adjacent to the New Central Library proceed in partnership with the Saskatoon Public Library with an approved budget of $175,000 to be funded by the Saskatoon Public Library.

  In Favour: (7)	Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (3)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Dubois
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED (7 to 3)

  Item 8.2.1 was considered next. 

  
  

9.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

9.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

9.5.1

2022 Roadways Emergency Response Plan Funding Options [GPC 2023-0101]

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

Councillor Davies excused himself temporarily during introduction of this item.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That borrowing be approved as the funding source for the 2022 Snow Response, with reporting to be provided to Council in advance of budget including options for borrowing to be repaid by reductions to the 2024-2035 Major Capital Plan as contained in Option 3 or building in a 0.75% dedicated property tax phase in for the 2024 to 2027 budgets to repay the borrowing and build in base funding for future snow responses as contained in Option 4.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

9.5.2

Review of Draft Changes to The Local Government Election Act [GPC 2023-0107]

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

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  That the Mayor provide a letter to the Province on behalf of City Council, with a copy provided to all Saskatoon MLA’s, with respect to moving of the November 13, 2024 election date for cities, incorporating support of Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) recommendation (May 2025).

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

  CARRIED (9 to 1)

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.3

Community Services

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.5.1

Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre Funding Transfer [CC2023-0107]

A report of the Administration was provided.

General Manager Utilities & Environment Gardiner presented the report and responded to questions of Council along with Chief Financial Officer Hack.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That $10.5 million be added to Capital Project P.10014 Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre Accessibility Upgrades & 50m Pool Rehabilitation to be funded through the Civic Building Comprehensive Maintenance Reserve as outlined in the funding plan in this report.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

10.5.2

Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program–Round 2 [CC2023-0106]

A report of the Administration was provided.

Chief Financial Officer Hack presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen
  1. That City Council approve and direct the Administration to submit the following four applications to Round 2 of the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program:
     1. White Buffalo Youth Lodge;
     2. Civic Conservatory;
     3. Archibald Arena; and
     4. Forestry Farm Park and Zoo – Barn Replacement, washrooms and Master Plan Components.
  2. That if applications are successful, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement(s) from the Green and Inclusive Community Building Program under the Corporate Seal.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

10.6

Strategy & Transformation

10.7

Human Resources

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

Amendments to the Animal Control and Dangerous Animals Bylaws - Proposed Bylaw Nos. 9867 and 9868 [CC2023-0102]

A report of the City Solicitor was provided.

Also provided were the following letters submitting comments:

• Jill White, dated November 29, 2022
• Dale Pickett, dated December 3, 2022
• Lindsay Pickett, dated December 3, 2022
• Kaitlyn Mitchell, dated January 5, 2023

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report and responded to questions of Council along with General Manager Community Services Lacroix.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9867, The Animal Control Amendment Bylaw, 2023 and Bylaw No. 9868, The Dangerous Animals Amendment Bylaw, 2023, and give same their FIRST reading.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  ​That Bylaw Nos. 9867 and 9868 now be read a SECOND time.

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

  CARRIED (9 to 1)
• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw Nos. 9867 and 9868 read a third time at this meeting.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  ​That Bylaw Nos. 9867 and 9868 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaws be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

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

  CARRIED (9 to 1)

11.2.2

Corrections to The Waste Bylaw, 2022 - Proposed Bylaw No. 9869 [CC2023-0103]

A report of the City Solicitor was provided. 

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9869, The Waste Amendment Bylaw, 2023, and give same its FIRST reading.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That Bylaw No. 9869 now be read a SECOND time.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9869 read a third time at this meeting.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That Bylaw No. 9869 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)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

11.2.3

The Impounding Amendment Bylaw, 2023 - Proposed Bylaw No. 9866 [CC2023-0104]

A report of the City Solicitor was provided.

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9866, The Impounding Amendment Bylaw, 2023, and give same its FIRST reading.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  ​That Bylaw No. 9866 now be read a SECOND time.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9866 read a third time at this meeting.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  ​That Bylaw No. 9866 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)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

11.2.4

The Waterworks and Sewer Use Amendment Bylaws - Proposed Bylaw Nos. 9870 and 9871 [CC2023-0105]

A report of the City Solicitor was provided.

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9870, The Waterworks Amendment Bylaw, 2023 and Bylaw No. 9871, The Sewer Use Amendment Bylaw, 2023, and give same their FIRST reading.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  ​That Bylaw Nos. 9870 and 9871 now be read a SECOND time.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw Nos. 9870 and 9871 read a third time at this meeting.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That Bylaw Nos. 9870 and 9871 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaws be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

15.

URGENT BUSINESS

16.

GIVING NOTICE

16.1

Councillor B. Dubois - Fireworks - Lunar New Year [CK 2500-1]

Councillor Dubois gave the following Notice of Motion:

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

WHEREAS many Saskatonians celebrate the Lunar New Year;

WHEREAS The Lunar New Year is not included as a permitted day to use fireworks per the City of Saskatoon bylaws;

WHEREAS The Gregorian calendar New Years is included in the City of Saskatoon bylaws; and

BE IT RESOLVED that the City Administration report back on including the Lunar New Year as a permitted day to use fireworks in the City of Saskatoon bylaws.'

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 1:08 p.m.