MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, June 28, 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, via teleconference
• Councillor T. Davies
• Councillor R. Donauer
• Councillor B. Dubois
• Councillor S. Gersher
• Councillor H. Gough
• Councillor D. Hill
• Councillor Z. Jeffries
• Councillor D. Kirton
• Councillor M. Loewen

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager J. Jorgenson
• A/City Solicitor, Director of Legal Services, B. Bleakney,
• 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 Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough
  1. That the following letters be added to Item 14.1; 
     • Submitting Comments:
       • Nancy Howse, dated June 21, 2023;
       • Lily Bergstrom, dated June 21, 2023; 
       • Adrien Blais, dated June 21, 2023; 
       • Garret Gartner, dated June 21, 2023; 
       • David Peppin, dated June 21, 2023; 
       • Allyson Reist, dated June 21, 2023; 
       • Brahm Neufeld, dated June 21, 2023; 
       • Arika Block, dated June 21, 2023; 
       • Josh Marko, dated June 22, 2023;
       • Murray Gross, dated June 22, 2023; 
       • Darrin Qualman, dated June 22, 2023;
       • Shirley Barlow, dated June 22, 2023; 
       • Christine Wilson, dated June 22, 2023; 
       • Dale Godson, dated June 22, 2023; 
       • Megan Reist, dated June 23, 2023;
       • Ward Wurtz, dated June 23, 2023;
       • Jory Cadman, Saskatoon Cycles, dated June 24, 2023;
       • Mike Winter, Walking Saskatoon, dated June 24, 2023;
       • Andrea Tang, dated June 24, 2023;
       • Harold Corbett, dated June 25, 2023;
       • Steve Hermanson, dated June 25, 2023;
       • Charles Olfert, dated June 25, 2023;
       • Lara Guerrero, dated June 25, 2023;
       • Glenn Wright, dated June 25, 2023;
       • Carla Fehr, dated June 25, 2023;
       • Louise Jones, dated June 25, 2023;
       • Tyrell Harder, dated June 25, 2023;
       • Maureen O'Hara Jolly, dated June 25, 2023;
       • Scott Wood, dated June 25, 2023;
       • Eric Lamb, dated June 25, 2023;
       • Robert Judge, dated June 25, 2023;
       • Ella Ophir, dated June 25, 2023;
       • Cindy Placatka, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Anna Ringstrom, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Ingrid Larson, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Mason Loy, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Lisa Shiffman, University of Saskatchewan Library, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Keith Moore, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Harold Shiffman, dated June 26, 2023; 
       • Lily Bergstrom, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Bryn Morrison, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Lavinia Cheng, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Aubrie Rittinger, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Neil Jones, dated June 26, 2023; 
       • Lauren Molnar, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Brennen Montgomery, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Clark Poth, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Hilary Block, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Ava McDonald, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Grace Mcleod, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Emma Tarasoff, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Boston Kovitch-Mudrey, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Enoch O'soup, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Erin Edwards, dated June 26, 2023; 
       • Jillian Hosain, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Andrea Cowie, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Juan Ribagorda, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023; 
       • Johanna Bergerman, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Megan Daschner, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Naomi Piggott-Suchan, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Stephanie Siemens, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Jason Hanson, Saskatoon Cycles, dated June 26, 2023, additional comments to be included with June 20, 2023, original request to speak submission;
       • Joshua Erikson, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Jason Hanson, dated June 26, 2023; 
       • Tyler Rittinger, dated June 26, 2023;
       • Darren Widenmaier, Quadrant Newmedia Corp., dated June 26, 2023;
       • Laurence Thompson, dated June 26, 2023;
     • Request to Speak:
       • Tod Fox, Fox.as, dated June 21, 2023; 
       • Jonathan Naylor, Varsity View Community Association, dated June 22, 2023;
       • Ayla Tarasoff, dated June 25, 2023;
       • Addie Bath, dated June 25, 2023; 
       • Jacob Lowe, dated June 20, 2023; and
  2. ​That the agenda be confirmed as amended, with order of speakers being Tod Fox, Lucy Stobbe, Gordon Holtslander, Ayla Tarasoff, Addie Bath and Jacob Lowe.

  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)

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

3.1

Councillor Gersher - Taxi Fare Review [TS2023-0602]

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. 

3.2

Councillor Gersher - Bylaw Amendments to Support e-Permitting for Business Licenses [TS2023-0601]

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. 

3.3

Councillor Gersher - Bylaw Amendments to Support e-Permitting for Business Licences [PDCS2023-0602 x TS2023-0601]

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 Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on May 31, 2023, 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

Recognized former Councillor, Glen Penner, who passed away. He acknowledged his long history on City Council and the great impact he had on the City, followed by a moment of silence.

6.

QUESTION PERIOD

6.1

Councillor B. Dubois - Hazardous Waste Days [CK 7830-2]

Councillor Dubois asked if there was an update on hazardous waste days for 2023 or plans for the future.

General Manager Utilities and Environment Gardiner responded that they anticipate releasing a schedule in the next few weeks for 2023.

6.2

Councillor B. Dubois - E-Scooters [CK 7000-8]

Councillor Dubois asked if the numbers of e-scooters specified in the vendors contracts have all been placed in the City.

Director of Transportation Magus stated that they are meeting contract requirements for number of e-scooters within the City.

6.3

Councillor T. Davies - RedBall Project [CK 4040-4]

Councillor Davies asked about the RedBall Project currently taking place in Saskatoon and what budget it came from?

General Manager Community Services Lacroix responded that the project was originally going to take place in 2019 but was delayed due to COVID. It was noted that the funding was from a combination of funds, including BIDS, and there is no impact on the 2023 budget.

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Items 8.1.5, 8.2.2, 8.2.3, 8.3.1, 8.3.3, 8.3.4 and 8.3.6 were removed from the Consent Agenda.

  Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.4; 8.2.1; 8.3.2, 8.3.5, 8.3.7; 8.4.1 to 8.4.6; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.5 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)

  Items 8.2.2, 8.2.3 and 8.6.3 were considered next.

  Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on the above items 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.

  Councillor Gersher re-entered the meeting.

  Item 14.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund – Pilot Funding Nitrification Expansion [EUCS2023-0602]

• That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a funding agreement with the FCM under the Corporate Seal if the formal application to the Green Municipal Fund is approved by FCM.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.2

Material Recovery Centre (Recovery Park) – Program Update and Changes to Fee Structure [EUCS2023-0603]

• That the City Solicitor bring forward to City Council the necessary amendments to Bylaw No. 9844 amendments and rate structure changes, identified in the report of the Utilities and Environment Division dated June 6, 2023.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.3

Saskatoon Fire Department Strategic Plan 2023-2026 [EUCS2023-0609]

• 1. That the Saskatoon Fire Department 2023-2026 Strategic Plan be approved in principle; and
  2. That the Saskatoon Fire Department be authorized to further explore the action items contained in the Plan, as responses to the strategic goals and initiatives identified in the Plan, and bring forward further reporting, as required.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.4

Transfer of Funds and Allocation to P.00877 Trunking Radio Infrastructure Replacement [EUCS2023-0610]

• 1. That $200,000 from P.01523 Trunking Radio Replacement be returned to the Civic Radio Replace & Expansion Reserve;
  2. That $200,000 be reallocated from the Civic Radio Replace & Expansion Reserve to the Trunked Radio System Infrastructure Replacement Reserve; and
  3. That $200,000 be transferred from the Trunked Radio System Infrastructure Replacement Reserve to fund P.00877 Trunking Radio Infra Replacement.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.5

Fusion Implementation Update [EUCS2023-0611]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Loewen introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services. 

Chief Financial Officer Hack and Chief Human Resource Officer McInnes responded to questions of Council. 

Councillor Davies excused himself temporarily from the meeting.

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the information be received.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 8.3.1 was considered next. 

  
  

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

Action Plan and Funding Strategy Options for Required Upgrades to the City of Saskatoon’s Fueling Infrastructure [TS2023-0606]

• That Option 2 – Address All Above Ground Fueling Infrastructure Deficiencies in 2023 to bring all above ground fuel infrastructure up to code and add overfill valves to all above ground fuel tanks be approved and funded from the Reserve for Capital Expenditures.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.2

Taxi Fare Review [TS2023-0602]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on the above items 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 Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

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

  1. Increase the minimum taxi fare of $3.75 to $4.75;
  2. Increase the minimum vehicle-for-hire fare of $3.75 to $4.75; and
  3. Clarify how wait time is calculated in Schedule “B”.

  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)

8.2.3

Bylaw Amendments to Support e-Permitting for Business Licenses [TS2023-0601]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on the above items 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 Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
  1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 9651, The Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, 2019, as outlined in the June 6, 2023 report of the Community Services Division, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the approved amendments to Bylaw No. 9651.

  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)

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.2

Public Washroom Navigator Program Pilot: Reallocation of Capital Funds [PDCS2023-0612]

• That Option 3, that the Scope of the Public Washroom Navigator Program Pilot be broadened to accommodate complementary uses which includes funding projects that address priority issues related to overall community wellbeing, be approved.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.5

Renewal of Naming and Promotional Benefits Agreement – Shaw Communications Inc [PDCS2023-0601]

• 1. That the Naming and Promotional Benefits Agreement between the City and Shaw Communications Inc. as outlined in the June 7, 2023 report of the Community Services Division be renewed; and 
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement and that the City Manager and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.7

Rewrite of The Cemetery Bylaw, 1984 [PDCS2023-0604]

• 1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 6453, The Cemetery Bylaw, 1984 and any necessary consequential amendments to other bylaws be approved;
  2. That City Council instruct the City Solicitor to repeal and replace Bylaw No. 6453, The Cemetery Bylaw, 1984 with a new cemeteries bylaw;
  3. That City Council instruct the City Solicitor to prepare any necessary consequential amendments to any other City bylaw;
  4. That City Council instruct the City Clerk to make any necessary consequential amendments to City Council policies; and
  5. That City Council instruct the City Clerk to repeal The Cemetery Bylaw Regulations once Bylaw No. 6453, The Cemetery Bylaw, 1984 has been repealed and replaced.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.1

Greenhouse Operating Model Long-Term Options [PDCS2023-0206]

A letter submitting comments from Christine Wiercinski, dated June 9, 2023, was provided.

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Jeffries 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 Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen
  1. That Option 4, Short-term Private Procurement with long-term Shared Greenhouse, be approved, in principle;
  2. That a capital project at an estimated cost of $50,000 that includes further engagement, planning and design associated with a long-term shared Greenhouse be forwarded for consideration within the 2024/25 multi-year business plan and budget.

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

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

  That the report be forwarded to the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee for information. 

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 8.3.3 was considered next.

  
  

8.3.3

Access to Public Washrooms [PDCS2023-0613]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Davies returned to the meeting.

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

General Manager Community Services Lacroix and General Manager Utilities and Environment responded to questions of Council. 

• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  That the June 7, 2023 report of the Community Services Division be received as information.

  In Favour: (6)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (5)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Dubois

  CARRIED (6 to 5)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  That the Administration be directed to open all public washrooms at 8:00 a.m. on a go-forward basis except Cumberland and Riversdale Kiwanis Park recognizing their use was designed exclusively for user groups and further that Administration, when appropriate report back about challenges and any further resources needed.

  In Favour: (6)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (5)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Dubois

  CARRIED (6 to 5)

  The meeting recessed at 1:15 p.m. and reconvened at 1:49 p.m. with all members of Council in attendance with the exception of Councillor Block.

  
  

8.3.4

2022 Annual Report – Recreation and Community Development Department [PDCS2023-0609]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Jeffries 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 Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the June 7, 2023 report of the Community Services Division be received as information.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 10.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.3.6

Bylaw Amendments to Support e-Permitting for Business Licences [PDCS2023-0602 x TS2023-0601]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on the above items 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 Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
  1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 9746, The Business Licence Bylaw, 2021; Bylaw No.9525, The Cannabis Business Licence Bylaw, 2018; and Bylaw No. 9011, The Adult Services Licensing Bylaw, 2012, as outlined in the June 7, 2023 report of the Community Services Division, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the approved amendments to Bylaw Nos. 9746, 9525 and 9011.

  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)

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Acquisition of Land at Neault Road and 33rd Street West Intersection [FI2023-0606]

• 1. That Administration be authorized to purchase a 0.17 acre portion of ISC Parcel No. 203746653 from Zhang Bros. Development Corp. for $3,060.00; and
  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

8.4.2

SaskEnergy Central Ave Regulator Station Direct Sale [FI2023-0605]

• 1. That the Administration be authorized to sell, by direct sale, a portion of ISC Parcel No. 121032098 and 119031050, being 0.41 acres, located along the east side of central Avenue to SaskEnergy Incorporated for $12,300.00 for a regulator station as per the terms and conditions outlined in this report; and
  2. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the conditional Agreement for Sale under the Corporate Seal.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.3

Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund Round 2 Applications [FI2023-0614]

• 1. That City Council approve and direct the Administration to submit the following two applications to round 2 of the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund program:
     1. City of Saskatoon Park and Green Space Network Adaptation to Extreme Heat project; and
     2. Flood Control Strategy Expansion.
  2. That if applications are successful, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement(s) from the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund program under the Corporate Seal.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.4

Land Acquisition and Easement- University of Saskatchewan Riverbank Land College Drive [FI2023-0615]

• 1. That the Administration be authorized to acquire Parcel A, Plan No. 102256961, ISC Parcel Number: 156377841, and Parcel E, Plan No. 90S027703 Ext 1, ISC Parcel Number: 131597668, totaling 1.54 acres, from the University of Saskatchewan for $1.00;
  2. That Administration be authorized to enter into an easement agreement for an existing storm main with the University of Saskatchewan as outlined in this report; and
  3. 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

8.4.5

Cemetery Development Reserve Fund [FI2023-0602]

• 1. That the establishment of a Cemetery Development Fund Reserve, as identified in this report, be approved;
  2. That a phased-in approach to fund the Cemetery Development Fund Reserve through increased cemetery revenues be considered as part of the 2024/2025 Business Plan and Budget deliberations; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be requested to amend Bylaw No. 6774, The Capital Reserve Bylaw to include a Cemetery Development Fund Reserve.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.6

2022 Annual Financial Report – Saskatoon Land [FI2023-0607]

• That the information be received.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Amendment to The Defined Contribution Pension Plan Bylaw, 2008 [GPC2023-0602]

• 1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 8683, The Defined Contribution Pension Plan Bylaw, 2008, as outlined in the June 14, 2023 report of the Human Resources Division, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to draft the approved amendments to Bylaw No. 8683, The Defined Contribution Pension Plan Bylaw, 2008.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2

City Council Strategic Priority and Leadership Initiative Project Approval and Funding Request – Women Leading: Civic Engagement Forum for Immigrant and Refugee Women in Saskatoon [GPC2023-0612]

• That the project and associated funding request be approved.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.3

Appointment – Public Art Advisory Committee [CK 225-4-3]

• That Obiajulu (Obii) Udemgba be appointed as a civic representative of the youth community (16 to 23 years old) to the Public Art Advisory Committee to the end of 2024.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.4

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

• That Robin Mowat be appointed as an agency representative for Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission to the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee to the end of 2024.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.5

Appointments – Saskatoon Public Library [CK 225-4-3]

• That the following be appointed to the Saskatoon Public Library Board to the end of 2024:

  • Jasmin Carlton; and
  • Coleen Norris.
  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

Budget Adjustment Request – Capital Project P.00583 – Transit Replacement Bus Project [CC2023-0603]

General Manager Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That Administration recommend to City Council:

  1. That a budget increase to Capital Project P.00583 – Transit Replacement Bus Project for the purchase of two diesel buses (one 40-foot conventional bus and one 60-foot articulating bus) in the amount of $2.26 million be approved; and
  2. That the budget adjustment of $2.26 million be funded from the Transit Vehicle Replacement Reserve (TVRR).

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.3

Community Services

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

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 Animal Control Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2) - Proposed Bylaw No. 9903 [CC2023-0601]

A/City Solicitor, Director of Legal Services Bleakney presented the report and responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No.9903, 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 Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Block

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 9903 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 Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Block

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

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9903 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 Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Block

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 9903 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 Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Block

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

11.2.2

The Defined Contribution Pension Plan Amendment Bylaw, 2023 - Proposed Bylaw No. 9904 [GPC2023-0602]

A/City Solicitor, Director of Legal Services Bleakney presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9904, 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 Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Block

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 9904 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 Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Block

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

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9904 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 Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Block

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 9904 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 Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Block

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

14.1

Councillor C. Block - Cycling Safety [CC2023-0602]

Councillor Block provided the following Notice of Motion at City Council's Regular Business Meeting held on May 31, 2023.

"Take notice that at the next Regular Business meeting of City Council, I will move the following motion:

1. The Administration commission a third party road safety audit at the intersection of College Drive and Wiggins Avenue.
2. That the 2023 operating budget transfer to the Reserve for Capital Expenditures be reduced by $30,000 and reallocated to Transportation to complete a third party road safety audit at the intersection of College Drive and Wiggins Avenue.
3. That Administration provide an update on the implementation of the Active Transportation Plan, including but not limited to the status of any planned connections in the area bound by College Drive, Preston Avenue, 12^th Street, and Clarence Avenue.
4. That Administration provide a budget option for an annual Road Safety Audit program through the 2024-2025 Multi-Year Budget Process."

The following letters were provided:

• Submitting Comments
  • Trevor Jamieson, dated May 26, 2023;
  • Olga Lovick, dated May 27, 2023; 
  • Bev East, dated May 31, 2023; 
  • Scott Wieting, dated June 21, 2023;
  • Shawn Tillman, dated June 21, 2023; 
  • Anna Cole, June 21, 2023; 
  • Rahatjan Kira Judge, Usask Vet College, dated June 21, 2023; 
  • Nancy Howse, dated June 21, 2023;
  • Lily Bergstrom, dated June 21, 2023; 
  • Adrien Blais, dated June 21, 2023; 
  • Garret Gartner, dated June 21, 2023; 
  • David Peppin, dated June 21, 2023; 
  • Allyson Reist, dated June 21, 2023; 
  • Brahm Neufeld, dated June 21, 2023; 
  • Arika Block, dated June 21, 2023; 
  • Josh Marko, dated June 22, 2023;
  • Murray Gross, dated June 22, 2023; 
  • Darrin Qualman, dated June 22, 2023;
  • Shirley Barlow, dated June 22, 2023; 
  • Christine Wilson, dated June 22, 2023; 
  • Dale Godson, dated June 22, 2023; 
  • Megan Reist, dated June 23, 2023; 
  • Ward Wurtz, dated June 23, 2023;
  • Jory Cadman, Saskatoon Cycles, dated June 24, 2023;
  • Mike Winter, Walking Saskatoon, dated June 24, 2023;
  • Andrea Tang, dated June 24, 2023;
  • Harold Corbett, dated June 25, 2023;
  • Steve Hermanson, dated June 25, 2023;
  • Charles Olfert, dated June 25, 2023;
  • Lara Guerrero, dated June 25, 2023;
  • Glenn Wright, dated June 25, 2023;
  • Carla Fehr, dated June 25, 2023;
  • Louise Jones, dated June 25, 2023;
  • Tyrell Harder, dated June 25, 2023;
  • Maureen O'Hara Jolly, dated June 25, 2023;
  • Scott Wood, dated June 25, 2023;
  • Eric Lamb, dated June 25, 2023;
  • Robert Judge, dated June 25, 2023;
  • Ella Ophir, dated June 25, 2023;
  • Cindy Placatka, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Anna Ringstrom, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Ingrid Larson, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Mason Loy, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Lisa Shiffman, University of Saskatchewan Library, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Keith Moore, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Harold Shiffman, dated June 26, 2023; 
  • Lily Bergstrom, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Bryn Morrison, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Lavinia Cheng, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Aubrie Rittinger, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Neil Jones, dated June 26, 2023; 
  • Lauren Molnar, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Brennen Montgomery, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Clark Poth, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Hilary Block, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Ava McDonald, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Grace Mcleod, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Emma Tarasoff, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Boston Kovitch-Mudrey, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Enoch O'soup, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Erin Edwards, dated June 26, 2023; 
  • Jillian Hosain, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Andrea Cowie, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Juan Ribagorda, EcoQuest, dated June 26, 2023; 
  • Johanna Bergerman, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Megan Daschner, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Naomi Piggott-Suchan, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Stephanie Siemens, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Joshua Erikson, dated June 26, 2023;
  • Jason Hanson, dated June 26, 2023; 
  • Tyler Rittinger, dated June 26, 2023; 
  • Darren Widenmaier, Quadrant Newmedia Corp., dated June 26, 2023; and 
  • Laurence Thompson, dated June 26, 2023.
• Request to Speak
  • Lucy Stobbe, dated June 20, 2023; 
  • Jason Hanson, Saskatoon Cycles, dated June 20, 2023 and additional comments dated June 26, 2023;
  • Tod Fox, Fox.as, dated June 21, 2023;
  • Jonathan Naylor, Varsity View Community Association, dated June 22, 2023; 
  • Ayla Tarasoff, dated June 25, 2023;
  • Addie Bath, dated June 25, 2023; and 
  • Jacob Lowe, dated June 20, 2023.

Councillor Block introduced the item.

Council heard from the following speakers:

• Tod Fox.
• Lucy Stobbe, who also responded to questions of Council. 
• Gordon Holtslander, Saskatoon Cycles, who also responded to questions of Council.
• Ayla Tarasoff.
• Addie Bath, who also responded to questions of Council. 
• Jacob Lowe, who also responded to questions of Council.

Director of Transportation Magus, City Manager Jorgenson, City Clerk Tittemore responded to questions of Council regarding active transportation plan, email correspondence, SGI handbook and bike lane protection barriers.  

The meeting recessed at 11:10 a.m. and reconvened at 11:27 a.m. with all members of Council in attendance.

• Two amendments were proposed by Councillor Gough, which were accepted as friendly and incorporated into the motion. 

  Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies
  1. The Administration commission a third party road safety audit at the intersection of College Drive and Wiggins Avenue.
  2. That the 2023 operating budget transfer to the Reserve for Capital Expenditures be reduced by $30,000 and reallocated to Transportation to complete a third party road safety audit at the intersection of College Drive and Wiggins Avenue and report back with the results and any recommendations.
  3. That Administration provide an update on the implementation of the Active Transportation Plan, including but not limited to the status of any planned connections in the area bound by College Drive, Preston Avenue, 12^th Street, and Clarence Avenue and in the interim report on the opportunity of Rapidly Deploying safety improvements on an access to the University of Saskatchewan campus from the South as well as other key areas where comparable safety benefits could be expected and where planning for permanent solutions is not yet underway.
  4. That Administration provide a budget option for an annual Road Safety Audit program through the 2024-2025 Multi-Year Budget Process.

  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)
• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That background information circulated by the Administration on the intersection of Wiggins Avenue and College Drive be appended to the public record for this meeting and that Administration report further through a strategic planning process providing clarification about information sharing with Council and public for notices of motion.

  In Favour: (8)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
  Against: (3)	Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED (8 to 3)
• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  That administration be directed to have discussion with SGI about its driver handbook and report back on SGI's plans to include education about cycling and this concern along with the 2019 Standing Policy Committee on Transportation report be shared with SUMA via our representatives on the board.

  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 8.1.5 was considered next. 

  
  

15.

URGENT BUSINESS

16.

GIVING NOTICE

16.1

Councillor R. Donauer - Government Spending Increases - 2017 to 2023 [CC2023-0604]

Councillor Donauer gave the following Notice of Motion:

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

WHEREAS Concerns have been raised about the level of City of Saskatoon operating spending over the last few years

WHEREAS Spending from the federal and provincial orders of government have not suffered the level of public scrutiny or concern.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

Could the Administration report to the relevant Council Committee on cumulative year over year spending increases by the Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the City of Saskatoon from fiscal year 2017 to fiscal year 2023."

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  That notice for this motion be waived, and it be considered at this meeting.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

• An amendment was proposed by Councillor Jeffries, which was accepted as friendly and incorporated into the motion.

  Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  WHEREAS Concerns have been raised about the level of City of Saskatoon operating spending over the last few years

  WHEREAS Spending from the federal and provincial orders of government have not suffered the level of public scrutiny or concern.

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

  Could the Administration report to the relevant Council Committee on cumulative year over year spending increases by the Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the City of Saskatoon from fiscal year 2017 to fiscal year 2023 and include this information on a per capita basis.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

16.2

Councillor R. Donauer - City Auditor - Ability to Assess Potential Value for the City of Saskatoon to Utilize SUMA's Group Purchasing Program [CC2023-0605]

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 City Auditor report back on the ability to assess the potential value for the City of Saskatoon utilizing SUMA’s group purchasing program, Kinetic GPO.  The report would inform Council on the Auditor’s 2023 and 2024 work plans, and whether this is work that could be implemented either this year, or in the upcoming year."

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 2:24 p.m.