MINUTES

PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

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Committee Room E, Ground Floor, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • Councillor D. Kirton, in the Chair
  • Councillor C. Block
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor B. Dubois, via teleconference
  • Councillor S. Gersher
  • Councillor D. Hill, via teleconference
  • Councillor M. Loewen
ABSENT:
  • His Worship, Mayor C. Clark
  • Councillor T. Davies
  • Councillor H. Gough
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager J. Jorgenson, via teleconference
  • City Solicitor C. Yelland
  • City Clerk A. Tittemore
  • Committee Assistant M. Lasby

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

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

2.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

This item has attachments. 
1.Communication - Jashanpreet Kaur - DUA - Day Care_Redacted(1).pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer
    1. That the letter from Jashanpreet Kaur, dated September 21, 2023 be added to Item 6.1.1; and
    2. That the agenda be approved as amended.
    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)

3.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

 

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING_Aug30_2023 - English.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That the minutes of the Public Hearing meeting of City Council held on August 30, 2023 be approved.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)

5.
PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

 

6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

6.1
Land Use, etc.

 

6.1.1
Discretionary Use Application – Day Care – 1509 Early Drive [MPC2023-0801]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Discretionary Use Application - Day Care - 1509 Early Drive.pdf
2.Append 1 - Location Map - 1509 Early Drive.pdf
3.Append 2 - Fact Summary Sheet - 1509 Early Drive.pdf
4.Append 3 - Site Plan and Elevations - 1509 Early Drive.pdf
5.MPC2023-0801 - MPC Report - Discretionary Use Application - Day Care - 1509 Early Drive.pdf
6.Communication - Jashanpreet Kaur - DUA - Day Care_Redacted.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Report of the Community Services Division, dated August 29, 2023;
  • Report of the Municipal Planning Commission, dated September 27, 2023; and
  • Letter from Jashanpreet Kaur, dated September 21, 2023.

The City Planner advised that notification posters had been sent to all adjacent landowners within 150 metres of the site.

​Deputy Mayor Kirton introduced the matter and a motion to consider the recommendation was put forward.

Darryl Dawson, Development Review Section Manager, Community Services Division, reviewed the Discretionary Use Application and expressed the Division's support. A location slide was displayed.

Kreg Harley, Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the Discretionary Use Application.

Council heard from Jeanne Smith regarding the matter.

Jashanpreet Kaur responded to questions of Council.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That the Discretionary Use Application, submitted by Jashanpreet Kaur, requesting approval to operate a Day Care for a maximum of 12 children, at 1509 Early Drive, be approved, subject to the following conditions:

    1. The applicant obtains a Development Permit and all other relevant permits and licences including a Building Permit; and
    2. The final plans submitted be substantially in accordance with the plans submitted in support of this Discretionary Use Application.
    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)

6.1.2
Discretionary Use Application – Multiple Unit Dwelling – 501 Avenue H South [MPC2023-0803]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Discretionary Use Application - Multiple Unit Dwelling - 501 Avenue H South.pdf
2.Append 1 - Location Map - 501 Avenue H South.pdf
3.Append 2 - Fact Summary Sheet - 501 Avenue H South.pdf
4.Append 3 - Discretionary Use Heat Map – Riversdale Neighbourhood.pdf
5.Append 4 - Site Plan - 501 Avenue H South.pdf
6.Append 5 - Elevations - 501 Avenue H South.pdf
7.MPC Report - Discretionary Use Application - Multiple Unit Dwelling – 501 Avenue H South.pdf
8.Communication - Joshua Campbell - SHC - 501 Ave H South_Redacted.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Report of the Community Services Division, dated August 29, 2023;
  • Report of the Municipal Planning Commission, dated September 27, 2023; and
  • Letter from Joshua Campbell, Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, dated September 15, 2023.

The City Planner advised that notification posters had been sent to all adjacent landowners within 150 metres of the site.

​Deputy Mayor Kirton introduced the matter and a motion to consider the recommendation was put forward.

Darryl Dawson, Development Review Section Manager, Community Services Division, reviewed the Discretionary Use Application and expressed the Division's support. A location slide was displayed.

Kreg Harley, Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, indicated a conflict of interest and noted the Commission's report was submitted.

Deputy Mayor Kirton noted that Julie Untereiner, Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, was available for questions and ascertained that there was nobody present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.

  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That the Discretionary Use Application, submitted by the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, requesting approval to develop a Multiple Unit Dwelling for a maximum of four units, at 501 Avenue H South, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 

    1. The applicant obtains a Development Permit and all other relevant permits and licences (including a Building Permit); and
    2. The final plans submitted be substantially in accordance with the plans submitted in support of this Discretionary Use Application.
    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)

6.1.3
Discretionary Use Application – Private School – 96 33rd Street East [MPC2023-0802]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Discretionary Use Application - Private School - 96 33rd Street East.pdf
2.Append 1 - Location Map - 96 33rd Street East.pdf
3.Append 2 - Fact Summary Sheet - 96 33rd Street East.pdf
4.Append 3 - Discretionary Use Heat Map - Kelsey-Woodlawn Neighbourhood.pdf
5.Append 4 - Site Plan - 96 33rd Street East.pdf
6.MPC Report - Discretionary Use Application - Private School - 96 33rd Street East.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Report of the Community Services Division, dated August 29, 2023;
  • Report of the Municipal Planning Commission, dated September 27, 2023.

The City Planner advised that notification posters had been sent to all adjacent landowners within 150 metres of the site.

Deputy Mayor Kirton introduced the matter and a motion to consider the recommendation was put forward.

Darryl Dawson, Development Review Section Manager, Community Services Division, reviewed the Discretionary Use Application and expressed the Division's support. A location slide was displayed.

Kreg Harley, Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the Discretionary Use Application.

Deputy Mayor Kirton ascertained that there was nobody present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.

  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer
     

    That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That the Discretionary Use Application, submitted by Kimberly Parent, requesting approval to operate a Private School for a maximum of 30 students at 96 33rd Street East, be approved, subject to the following conditions: 

    1. The applicant obtains a Development Permit and all other relevant permits and licences including a Building Permit; and
    2. The final plans submitted be substantially in accordance with the plans submitted in support of this Discretionary Use Application.
    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)

6.1.4
Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review – Amendment Package Seven - Text Amendment [MPC2023-0804]

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw No. 9919.pdf
2.Admin Report - Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review – Amendment Package 7.pdf
3.Append 1 - Comprehensive Review of the Zoning Bylaw Project Update - August 2023.pdf
4.Append 2 - List of City Owned Parcels Containing More Than One Zoning District.pdf
5.Append 3 - Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments.pdf
6.Append 4 - Public Engagement Summary.pdf
7.Admin Report - Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review - Amendment Package Seven - Supplemental Report.pdf
8.MPC Report - Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review – Amendment Package Seven.pdf
9.Ad - Zoning Notice - Bylaw 9919 - Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Proposed Bylaw No. 9919;
  • Report of the Community Services Division, dated August 29, 2023;
  • Supplementary Report of the Community Services Division, dated August 29, 2023;
  • Report of the Municipal Planning Commission, dated September 27, 2023; and
  • Notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on September 9 and 11, 2023.
Deputy ​Mayor Kirton introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9919 was passed.
 
Paula Kotasek-Toth, Senior Planner, Community Services Division, reviewed the proposed zoning bylaw text amendments and expressed the Division's support.
 
Kreg Harley, Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the zoning bylaw text amendments.
 
Council heard from Greg Lyndon regarding this matter.
 
The meeting recessed at 6:46 p.m. and reconvened at 6:48 p.m. with all members of Council in attendance, with the exception of Mayor Clark and Councillors Davies, Gough and Jeffries.
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9919, and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    ​That Bylaw No. 9919 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Hill

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9919 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    ​That Bylaw No. 9919 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: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)

6.1.5
Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review – Amendment Package Seven - Map Amendment [MPC2023-0804]

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw No. 9920.pdf
2.Ad - Zoning Notice - Bylaw 9920 - Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Proposed Bylaw No. 9920;
  • Report of the Community Services Division, dated August 29, 2023 (see Item 6.1.4);
  • Supplementary Report of the Community Services Division, dated August 29, 2023 (see Item 6.1.4);
  • Report of the Municipal Planning Commission, dated September 27, 2023 (see Item 6.1.4); and
  • Notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on September 9 and 11, 2023.
Deputy ​Mayor Kirton introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9920 was passed.
 
Paula Kotasek-Toth, Senior Planner, Community Services Division, reviewed the proposed zoning bylaw map amendments and expressed the Division's support.
 
Kreg Harley, Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the zoning bylaw map amendments.
 
Deputy ​Mayor Kirton ascertained that there was nobody present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9920, and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    ​That Bylaw No. 9920 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9920 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Hill

    ​That Bylaw No. 9920 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: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)

6.2
Public Notice Matters

 

6.2.1
Intent to Borrow – Waste Utility Program Development [EUCS2023-0804]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Intent to Borrow - Waste Utility Program Development.pdf
2.Append 1 - Public Notice - Intent to Borrow - Waste Utility Program Development.pdf
3.Advertisement - Public Notice - Intent to Borrow - Sept 16.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Report of the Corporate Financial Services Division, dated September 27, 2023; 
  • Notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on September 16 and 18, 2023.

​Deputy Mayor Kirton introduced the matter and a motion putting forward the recommendations was made.

Clae Hack, Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Financial Services reviewed the report.

​Deputy Mayor Kirton ascertained that there was no one present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.

  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That City Council authorize the following planned borrowing:

    1. Up to $3,500,000 for Capital Project P.02599 Waste Utility Program Development to fund the purchase of Variable Black Carts; and
    2. An allowable 10% variance on the borrowing requirement for the project. Any variance greater than 10% of the borrowing amount identified must be reported to City Council.
    In Favour: (4)Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Against: (3)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED (4 to 3)

7.
PROCLAMATIONS AND FLAG RAISINGS [CK 435-48]

This item has attachments. 
1.List - Proclamation and Flag Raising Requests - August 1 to 31, 2023.pdf

A list of flag raising and proclamation requests received for the month of August 2023 was provided.

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    That the information be received.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (7 to 0)

8.
URGENT BUSINESS

 

9.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The Public Hearing Meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

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