PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON PLANNING,

DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Tuesday, December 06, 2022 at 9:30 A.m. - 1:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

PRESENT:

• Councillor C. Block, acting Chair
• Councillor M. Loewen, Vice-Chair, via teleconference
• Councillor T. Davies, via teleconference at 10:10 a.m.
• Councillor S. Gersher, via teleconference
• Councillor H. Gough

ABSENT:

• His Worship, Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillor B. Dubois, via teleconference
• General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
• Solicitor J. Manastyrski
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant
• Committee Assistant M. Lasby

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The Deputy City Clerk opened the meeting and noted with the Chair absent and Vice-Chair attending virtually that in accordance with The Procedures and Committee Bylaw that Committee will need to select an acting Chair.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That Councillor Block sit as acting Chair.

  
  

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent: (2)	Councillor Davies, and Mayor C. Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Councillor Block took the Chair, called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People, and acknowledged the National Day of Mourning. Roll call was taken. 

  
  

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  1. That the letter from Daniel Kuhlen, National Council of Canadian Muslims, dated December 2, 2022 be added to Item 6.3.1;
  2. That the following letters be added to Item 7.1.4: 
     • Submitting comments:
       • Alexa Van Volkenburg, CLASSIC Inc., dated December 5, 2022
       • Sherry Tarasoff, dated December 5, 2022 
  3. That the letter from Nicole Burgess, Saskatoon & Region Home Builders Association, dated December 5, 2022 be added to Item 7.2.1;
  4. That the items with speakers be considered following Unfinished Business:
     • 6.3.1
       • Daniel Kuhlen; and 
  5. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.
  
  

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent: (2)	Councillor Davies, and Mayor C. Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  ​That the minutes of Regular Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services held on November 8, 2022 be approved.

  
  

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent: (2)	Councillor Davies, and Mayor C. Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.

COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

6.1

Delegated Authority Matters

6.2

Matters Requiring Direction

6.3

Requests to Speak (new matters)

6.3.1

Daniel Kuhlen - Proposed Bylaw to Address Street Harassment [CK 5000-1]

Letters from Daniel Kuhlen, National Council of Canadian Muslims, dated November 8, 2022 and December 2, 2022 were provided.

Daniel Kuhlen, National Council of Canadian Muslims, presented the letters and responded to questions of the Committee, along with General Manager, Community Services Lacroix. 

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the information be referred to the Administration for a report back to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services, in collaboration with the Saskatoon Police Service.

  
  

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent: (2)	Councillor Davies, and Mayor C. Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.

REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

7.1

Information Reports

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher

  That the reports contained in items 7.1.1 to 7.1.4 be received as information.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent: (1)	Mayor C. Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.1

Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review – Project Update [CK 4350-70]

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report and responded to questions of Committee, along with Senior Planner Kotasek-Toth and Director of Planning and Development Anderson.

7.1.2

Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee - Report on 2022 Work Plan [CK 225-18]

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report and responded to questions of Committee, along with Director of Planning and Development Anderson. 

Councillor Davies entered the meeting at 10:10 a.m.

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher

  That the December 6, 2022 report of the General Manager, Community Services be referred to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee for information.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent: (1)	Mayor C. Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.3

Proposed Official Community Plan Text Amendment – High Density Mixed Use [CK 4350-022-001] 

This report was withdrawn.

7.1.4

Saskatoon Extreme Cold Weather Emergency Response Plan [CK 270-9]

The following documents were provided:

• Report of the Fire Chief, dated December 6, 2022; and
• Letters submitting comments:
  • Alexa Van Volkenburg, CLASSIC Inc., dated December 5, 2022
  • Sherry Tarasoff, dated December 5, 2022.

Director of Emergency Planning Goulden-McLeod presented the report with a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions of Committee, along with Fire Chief Hackl.

The meeting recessed at 11:05 a.m. and reconvened at 11:18 a.m. with all members of the Committee in attendance, with the exception of Mayor Clark. Councillor Dubois was also in attendance as an observer.

7.2

Approval Reports

7.2.1

2022 Adjusted and 2023 Preliminary Prepaid Servicing Rates (Direct and Offsite) [CK 4216-1]

The following documents were provided:

• Report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction, dated December 6, 2022; and
• Letter from Nicole Burgess, Saskatoon & Region Home Builders Association, dated December 5, 2022.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report. 

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council:

  1. That an adjustment be approved to the 2022 Prepaid Service Rates, as submitted under Appendix 1; and
  2. That the Preliminary 2023 Rates be set at the 2022 rates and adjusted in late 2023 based on actual 2023 contract costs.
  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent: (1)	Mayor C. Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.2

Parks and Recreation Levy and Community Centre Levy – 2022 Rates [CK 4216-1]

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council:

  1. That adjustments to the 2022 Parks and Recreation levy rate, as outlined in the December 6, 2022 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved; and
  2. That the 2022 Community Centre Levy rates for each developing neighbourhood, as outlined in this report, be approved.
  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent: (1)	Mayor C. Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.3

Rapid Housing Initiative Round 3 – Contribution Agreement and Process Information [CK 750-4 x 1860-1]

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report and responded to questions of Committee, along with Director of Planning and Development Anderson. 

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council:

  1. That City Council approve the terms and conditions of the agreement with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, as outlined in the December 6, 2022 report of the General Manager, Community Services;
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to review/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
  3. That Administration prioritize available funding for capital grants to support projects submitted for the Cities Stream funding, as outlined in this report.
  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent: (1)	Mayor C. Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.3

Decision Reports

8.

MOTIONS (notice previously given)

9.

GIVING NOTICE

10.

URGENT BUSINESS

11.

IN CAMERA SESSION (if required)

12.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.