MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, June 26, 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, via teleconference
• Councillor H. Gough
• Councillor D. Hill
• Councillor Z. Jeffries, via teleconference
• 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
• 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 Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
  1. That Item 12.1 be considered immediately following consideration of the Consent Agenda; and 
  2. That the following letters submitting comments be added to Item 10.1.1;
     • Jodi Dadey, dated June 22, 2024;
     • Kaitlin McNabb, dated June 22, 2024;
     • Michael Cochrane, dated June 22, 2024;
     • Kate Meili, dated June 22, 2024;
     • Joan Cochrane, dated June 22, 2024;
     • Daniel Macdonald, dated June 22, 2024;
     • Roman Todos, dated June 23, 2024;
     • Lenore Swystun, Caswell Hill Community Association, dated June 23, 2024;
     • Cheryl McAvoy, dated June 24, 2024;
     • Steph Locke, dated June 24, 2024;
     • Rachel Engler-Stringer, dated June 24, 2024;
     • Angela Altrogge, dated June 24, 2024;
     • Michelle Tustin, dated June 24, 2024;
     • Evan Cole, dated June 24, 2024; 
     • Peter Garden, dated June 24, 2024; and 
  3. ​That the agenda be confirmed as amended.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

3.1

Councillor S. Gersher - Taxi Fair Review [TS2024-0602]

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

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on May 29, 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

• Acknowledged that it was General Manager, Community Service Lynne Lacroix's last City Council meeting as she is retiring. He thanked her for her time at the City and all the projects she has contributed too.
• The Pride Parade on June 22, 2024, was a huge success and one of the best parades yet. 
• Congratulated the recipients of the 2024 Saskatchewan Order of Merit with 5 of the 10 recipients being from Saskatoon, Greg and Olivia Yuel, Malcolm Young, Brynn Boback-Lane and Tribal Chief Mark Arcand . 

Councillor Dubois

• Congratulated Police Chief Cam McBride and attended the swearing in ceremony on June 25, 2024.

6.

QUESTION PERIOD

Councillor Donauer - Urban Wildlife

Councillor Donauer asked about increased instances of wildlife, particularly coyotes in the City and what the City policy is, particularly when animals are acting aggressive.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix responded with policy information, and that there is information on the City of Saskatoon website under Wildlife Management and the Urban Biological Services phone number. 

Councillor Davies - Utility Bills

Councillor Davies asked about timing for utility bills reflecting different cart size prices.

General Manager, Utilities and Environment Gardiner responded that the switchover for reduced cost is July 1, 2024.

Councillor Dubois - Public Washrooms and Drinking Water

Councillor Dubois asked for an update on the public washroom and drinking water decisions that were made at the May 29, 2024, City Council Regular Business meeting.

Director of Recreation and Community Development Roberts responded that the City is working through the procurement process and the Kiwanis Park washrooms will be open for expanded hours in the meantime.

Councillor Kirton - City Council Public Speakers

Councillor Kirton asked about speakers at City Council meetings and how the order is determined for multiple speakers on multiple items.

City Clerk Tittemore responded the City Clerk's Office puts the speakers in the order that they are received and items with speakers for Regular Business are considered in numerical order.

Councillor Donauer asked that if Council was to adjust the agenda when that would take place.

City Clerk Tittemore responded that all changes to an agenda would take place publicly at the appropriate meeting through a vote of Council when the confirmation of agenda is being considered.

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items 8.2.2 and 8.4.4 were removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.6; 8.2.1, 8.2.3 to 8.2.5; 8.3.1; 8.4.1 to 8.4.3; and 8.5.1 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 12.1 was considered next. 

  
  

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

Community Energy Loan Programs – Additional Program Options [EUCS2024-0301]

• That the Community Energy Loan Program parameters incorporating single-family residential, multi-unit residential and commercial sectors as set-out in Option 1: Balanced Funding Split, be approved in principle for program implementation.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.2

Green Cart Program Update June 2024 [EUCS2023-0303]

• That the Administration pursue Option 2 – Reduce the winter collection frequency to once every four weeks from December 1 to March 31.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.3

Home Energy Loan Program – Bylaw Amendments [EUCS2024-0302]

• That The City Solicitor be directed to draft the bylaw amendments to the Home Energy Loan Program Bylaw, 2021, Bylaw No. 9762 outlined in the report of the Utilities and Environment Division dated June 4, 2024.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.4

Flood Control Strategy Update – University of Saskatchewan Joint Project [EUCS2024-0602]

• 1. That the City enter into an agreement with the University of Saskatchewan to construct a dry pond on University of Saskatchewan land to mitigate flooding near the intersection of Cumberland Avenue South and 14th Street East;
  2. That the sixth Flood Control Strategy be approved for Cumberland Avenue South and 14th Street East for detailed design and construction; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement, including the terms as set out in this report, and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.5

Martensville Sewer Rate Framework [EUCS2024-0603]

• 1. That the volumetric charge to the City of Martensville for wastewater treatment be equal to the commercial volumetric rate in Bylaw No. 9466, The Sewer Use Bylaw, 2017, and subject to any high strength wastewater surcharges should the quality of Martensville’s wastewater be of that quality; and
  2. That the City of Martensville be charged a 2% per year capital replacement value of the pipeline connecting the Biosolids Handing Facility to the Wastewater Treatment Plant for pipeline asset management.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.6

Budget Adjustment Request – Capital Project P10028 Fire – Communications Centre Technology [EUCS2023-1201]

• 1. That a budget decrease of $710,000 to Capital Project P.02508 Fire – Station No. 5 Replacement be approved with the funds returned to the Civic Facilities Funding Plan; and
  2. That a budget increase to Capital Project P.10028 Fire – Communications Centre Technology, to fully fund the renovation and technology requirements for the next generation 9-1-1 system, in the amount of $710,000 be approved, funded from the Civic Facilities Funding Plan.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

Saskatoon Transit – Implementing Free Child Fare [GPC2023-0703]

• 1. That the Administration be directed to pursue Option 1A Children in Grade 8 and under ride free;
  2. That the Administration be directed to pursue Option 2A Children self-verify to ride free;
  3. That the City Solicitor be directed to make the necessary amendments to The Transit Fares Bylaw, 2004, as outlined in report dated June 4, 2024 of the Transportation and Construction Division; and
  4. That the Administration provide a report back after one year of the implementation of the free child fare program.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.3

Amendments to The Sidewalk Clearing Bylaw, 2005 [TS2024-0603]

• 1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 8463, The Sidewalk Clearing Bylaw, 2005, as outlined in the report dated June 4, 2024 of the Community Services Division, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 8463, The Sidewalk Clearing Bylaw, 2005.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.4

Proposed Amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw – Speed Limit Changes June 2024 [TS2024-0604]

• 1. That the speed limit on Dudley Street between Avenue P South and Spadina Crescent West be reduced from 50 km/h to 30 km/h;
  2. That the speed limit on Wiggins Avenue North from a point 50 metres south of Elliot Street to College Drive be reduced from 50 km/h to 30 km/h; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw, effective September 30, 2024.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.5

Broadway Bridge Rehabilitation – Request for Early Tender [TS2024-0606]

• 1. The tender and awarding of Broadway Bridge Rehabilitation in 2024 be approved; and
  2. That the request to transfer remaining funding from other capital bridge projects to fully fund the Broadway Bridge Rehabilitation, as shown in Table 1, be approved.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.2

Taxi Fare Review [TS2024-0602]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda. 

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

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare amendments to Bylaw No. 9651, The Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, 2019 to:

  1. Increase total taxi fares by approximately 5% by decreasing the distance rate of $0.25 for each additional 117 metres to $0.25 for each additional 110 metres or a portion thereof; and
  2. Increase the hourly taxi fares of $2.14, for each additional kilometre, in excess of 16 kilometres to $2.25, for each additional kilometre, in excess of 16 kilometres.

  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
  Conflict (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Councillor Gersher did not re-enter the meeting.

  Item 8.4.4 was considered next.

  
  

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Amendments to the Temporary Sign Bylaw and the Recreation Facilities and Parks Usage Bylaw [PDCS2024-0602]

• 1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7491, Temporary Sign Bylaw, 1995 and Bylaw No. 7767, Recreation Facilities and Parks Usage Bylaw, 1998, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor’s Office be instructed to amend the above bylaws as outlined in the report dated June 5, 2024 of the Community Services Division.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Proposed Amendments to City Council Policy C03-003, Reserves for Future Expenditures [FI2024-0601]

• That the City Clerk’s Office be requested to amend City Council Policy No. C03-003, Reserves for Future Expenditures as shown in Appendix 1.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.2

Proposed Amendments to City Council Policy C03-027, Borrowing for Capital Projects [FI2024-0606]

• That the City Clerk’s Office be requested to amend City Council Policy C03-027, Borrowing for Capital Projects as shown in Appendix 1.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.3

Commercial Utility Deposits [FI2024-0608]

• 1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7567, The Waterworks Bylaw, 1996, and Bylaw No. 2685, The Electric Light and Power Bylaw, as outlined in the report of the Corporate Financial Services Division dated June 5, 2024; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to make the necessary amendments to Bylaw No. 7567, The Waterworks Bylaw, 1996, and Bylaw No. 2685, The Electric Light and Power Bylaw.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.4

Request to Receive Proposals for Sale of City-Owned Land – Housing Accelerator Fund [FI2024-0308]

Councillor Block introduced the item as Vice Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Finance. Chief Financial Officer Hack provided a further introduction of the item. Together with City Manager Jorgenson, Director of Planning and Development Anderson and City Clerk Tittemore they responded to questions of Council. 

• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
  1. That Administration be authorized to receive proposals to sell Lots 1 to 4, Plan G238, ISC Parcel Nos. 120091362, 1200900642, 120090631, 120090620 (2401 Broadway Avenue) through an open market (with criteria) sales approach;
  2. That the Administration be authorized to receive proposals to sell Parcel XX, Plan 102111253, ISC Parcel No. 202996918 (25 25th Street East) through a non-market (with criteria) sales approach;
  3. That the Administration be authorized to receive proposals to sell Lot 35, Blk 150, Plan 99SA32572, ISC Parcel No. 120283062, and Lot 36, Blk 150, Plan 99SA32572, ISC Parcel No. 120283107 (231 23rd Street East and 155 3rd Avenue North through a non-market (with criteria) sales approach;
  4. That the Administration be authorized to prepare a Bylaw as necessary to remove the existing Municipal Reserve designation, and receive proposals to sell a 1.40 acre portion of Parcel MR1, Plan 89S08942, ISC Parcel No. 120222177 (portion of Lakewood Civic Centre site) through an open market (with criteria) sales approach with a nominal value list price and subject to offers as part of the proposal process;
  5. That the Administration be authorized to negotiate sales terms and conditions with the proponent that submits the highest-ranking affordable housing proposal for each site during the offer period;
  6. That if an acceptable proposal for any of the above sites is not received through the original offer period, proposals continue to be received on a first-come, first-served basis until an acceptable proposal consistent with the overall goal of selling City-owned land to support affordable housing units under the Housing Accelerator Program is received, and
  7. 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.

  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
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen
  1. That in alignment with City Council Policy C03-003, The Reserves for Future Expenditures the net proceeds of 155 - 3^rd Ave and 231 – 23^rd Street be directed to the Affordable Housing Reserve instead of General Revenue as outlined in the report; and 
  2. That bid evaluation priority for all parcels identified be on filling affordable housing needs (types of units, priority population groups), affordability tenure, affordability depth, and above bid amount.

  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
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
  1. That the Administration report back no later than September on overall health of the Property Realized Reserve and the Affordable Housing Reserve and any future considerations for those reserves.

  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
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

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

  2. That the reporting to include the implications of directing the net proceeds of the sales of 2401 Broadway Avenue, 25 25^th Street East and 1635 McKercher Drive to the Affordable Housing Reserve.

  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 Hill
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED (9 to 1)

  Item 10.1.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Governance Review – Other Bodies – Development Appeals Board and Municipal Planning Commission [GPC2024-0402]

• 1. That changes to the Development Appeals Board be approved in accordance with Option 2, Amend Qualifications, Compensation, Require Training, Remove the Overlap in Membership between the DAB and BOR and Create a More Robust Recruitment and Performance Evaluation Process;
  2. That no changes be made to the Municipal Planning Commission in accordance with Option 2, Maintain the Status Quo;
  3. That preferred qualifications advertised for potential appointees to the Development Appeals Board be amended to include:
     • Knowledge of the local development process or land use planning and planning law;
     • An appreciation of the interest of property owners, developers and the public;
     • Previous experience on or with a quasi-judicial or administrative tribunal;
     • The ability to be fair, open-minded and impartial;
     • The ability to conduct themselves with integrity and consistency;
     • The ability to interpret and apply relevant statutes and case law to complex situations;
     • Knowledge and understanding of Bylaw No. 8770, The Zoning Bylaw and The Planning and Development Act, 2007; and
     • The ability to absorb and analyze complex material information and write comprehensive, intelligible decisions;
  4. That the compensation of members appointed to the Development Appeals Board be increased as of January 1, 2025 as outlined in the April 10, 2024 report of the City Solicitor's Office;
  5. That training for members of the Development Appeals Board be reviewed and applicable orientation/training be mandatory for 2025;
  6. That recruitment and performance evaluation documents, including an interview guide specific to the Development Appeals Board be developed for use by the City Agency Recruitment and Evaluation Committee for 2025 appointments;
  7. That the City Agency Recruitment and Evaluation Committee Terms of Reference be updated to reflect changes to the DAB recruitment process, including the requirement to interview DAB applicants;
  8. That the Terms of Reference for the Development Appeals Board be updated as outlined in the April 10, 2024 report of the City Solicitor's Office; and
  9. That the City Solicitor’s Office be instructed to bring forward any required bylaw or policy amendments.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2

Appointments – Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee [CK 225-4-3]

• That the following be appointed to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee to the end of 2026, effective immediately:

  • Michelle Loi – Citizen Representative
  • Daniel Ash – Citizen Representative of the First Nation or Métis Community

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.3

Appointments – Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee [CK 225-4-3]

• That Mark Kennedy be appointed as a citizen representative to the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee to the end of 2026, effective immediately.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.4

Appointments – Defined Contribution Plan for Seasonal and Non-Permanent Part-Time Employees - Board of Trustees [CK 225-4-3]

• That Dennis Lozinsky be appointed as a Trustee to the Defined Contribution Plan for Seasonal and Non-Permanent Part-Time Employees Board of Trustees effectively immediately.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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

Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre Rehabilitation and Upgrades - Capital Budget Adjustment [CC2023-0107]

The following letters submitting comments were provided:

1. Jodi Dadey, dated June 22, 2024;
2. Kaitlin McNabb, dated June 22, 2024;
3. Michael Cochrane, dated June 22, 2024;
4. Kate Meili, dated June 22, 2024;
5. Joan Cochrane, dated June 22, 2024;
6. Daniel Macdonald, dated June 22, 2024;
7. Roman Todos, dated June 23, 2024;
8. Lenore Swystun, Caswell Hill Community Association, dated June 23, 2024;
9. Cheryl McAvoy, dated June 24, 2024;
10. Steph Locke, dated June 24, 2024;
11. Rachel Engler-Stringer, dated June 24, 2024;
12. Angela Altrogge, dated June 24, 2024;
13. Michelle Tustin, dated June 24, 2024;
14. Evan Cole, dated June 24, 2024; and 
15. Peter Garden, dated June 24, 2024.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented the report. Director of Technical Services Willems, Chief Financial Officer Hack, Director of Recreation and Community Development Roberts, and General Manager, Community Services Lacroix responded to questions of Council. 

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
  1. That the budget for Capital Project No. 10014, to support essential rehabilitation and upgrades at the Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre facility, be increased by $5,950,000 to $29,982,700; and
  2. That the additional funding be allocated as outlined in the HBAC Funding Plan included in this report, which includes an exception to for a $500,000 allocation from the Fiscal Stabilization Reserve related to the 2023 operational savings at the HBAC.

  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
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.3

Community Services

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.5.1

Debenture Bylaw - Proposed Bylaw No. 10017 [FI2024-0506]

Chief Financial Officer Hack presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Debenture Bylaw No. 10017, and give same its FIRST reading.

  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
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 10017 now be read a SECOND time.

  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
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

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

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 10017 read a third time at this meeting.

  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
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 10017 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 Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

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

  That City Council approve the following:

  1. That the offer of RBC Dominion Securities Inc. and National Bank Financial Inc. (City’s fiscal agents) be accepted and that his Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the same;
  2. That City Council consider Debenture Bylaw No. 10017 which outlines the terms and conditions of the sale, and specifically authorizes a $48,400,000 one to ten-year serial debenture issue to be dated July 3, 2024; and
  3. That the Chief Financial Officer, the City Solicitor, and the City Treasurer be instructed to take the necessary steps to complete the debenture issue and sale.

  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
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  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

The Residential Parking Program Amendment Bylaw, 2024 - Proposed Bylaw No. 10016 [TS2024-0503]

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 10016, The Residential Parking Program Amendment Bylaw, 2024, and give same its FIRST reading.

  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
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 10016 now be read a SECOND time.

  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
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

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

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 10016 read a third time at this meeting.

  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
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 10016 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 Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 13 was considered next.

  
  

12.

OTHER REPORTS

12.1

City Council - Code of Ethics Complaint [CC2024-0605]

A report of the Integrity Commissioner was provided and Angela Kruk, Integrity Commissioner, was in attendance to respond to questions of Council. 

City Clerk Tittemore introduced the item.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  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)

  Item 8.2.2 was considered next.

  
  

13.

INQUIRIES

13.1

Councillor B. Dubois - Rear Lane Collection Pilot [CC2024-0606]

Councillor Dubois made the following inquiry:

"That the Administration report back on the review process (including community engagement plan) and resources needed to undertake a pilot project for the conversion of the Eastview neighborhood from rear lane to front street solid waste, recycling and organics cart collection.  This pilot project would create an opportunity to evaluate the process in advance of the planned comprehensive review of the remaining rear lane collection locations throughout the city in 2025."

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

15.

URGENT BUSINESS

16.

GIVING NOTICE

16.1

Councillor R. Donauer - Urban Wildlife Best Practices [CC2024-0607]

Councillor Donauer gave the following Notice of Motion:

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

That the Administration report on best practices regarding wildlife in the city, specifically aggressive coyotes, with options to keep our residents and wildlife safe from harm.  Provide options for how residents can precipitate an elevated response when safety concerns become more significant."

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:22 a.m.