PUBLIC MINUTESSTANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT,UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICESMonday, August 09, 2021 at 9:30 A.m. - 1:00 P.m.Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, Saskatoon City HallPRESENT:Councillor S. Gersher, ChairCouncillor H. Gough, Vice ChairCouncillor T. DaviesCouncillor D. HillCouncillor M. LoewenHis Worship, Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)ALSO PRESENT:General Manager, Utilities & Environment A. GardinerSolicitor B. BleakneyDeputy City Clerk S. BryantCommittee Assistant V. Saini1.CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis people and confirmed roll call of the members in attendance via teleconference. 2.CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA 1.Noise Bylaw Extension Requests EUCS Report - August 9 2021(1).pdf2.Noise Bylaw Extension Administrative Conditions(1).pdf3.Request to Speak - Greg Clark -Redacted.pdf4.Item 7.1.2 Letter 1 redacted.pdf5.Item 7.1.2 Letter 2 Redacted.pdf6.7.2.1 Request to Speak_Redacted - Julian Demkiw with University of Saskatchewan.pdfMoved By:Councillor Hill That the requests for extension to The Noise Bylaw be added as Items 6.1.1 to 6.1.5; That the letter requesting to speak from Greg Clark, dated August 5, 2021, be added to item 6.1.1; That the letter submitting comments from Dr. Frank Scholz, dated June 5, 2021, be added to item 7.1.2; That the letter requesting to speak from Julian Demkiw, dated August 6, 2021, be added to item 7.2.1; That the items with speakers be considered immediately following Unfinished Business: Item 6.1.1 - Greg Clark; Item 7.2.1 - Julian Demkiw; and That the agenda be confirmed as amended. In Favour: (6)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor GersherCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY3.DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 3.1Councillor Loewen - Private Side Lead Replacement Strategy – Engagement Update [File No. CK 7820-5] Councillor Loewen declared a conflict of interest on this matter as she owns property with a private-side-only connection.4.ADOPTION OF MINUTES 1.Post-Meeting Minutes - EUCSP_Jun07_2021 - English.pdfMoved By:Councillor GoughThat the minutes of the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services meeting held on June 7, 2021 be adopted.In Favour: (6)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor GersherCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY5.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee) 6.1Delegated Authority Matters 1.Noise Bylaw Extension Requests EUCS Report - August 9 2021.pdf2.Noise Bylaw Extension Administrative Conditions.pdfA report of the Administration regarding noise bylaw extension requests was provided. General Manager, Utilities and Environment Gardiner advised that the Noise Bylaw Extension requests as outlined in 6.1.1 to 6.1.5 requires the approval of the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services as determined by the Administration.6.1.1Noise Bylaw Extension, Hudson's Summer Block Party, August 26, 2021 to August 28, 2021, 10:00 p.m., 401 21st Street East [CK. 185-9] 1.Request to Speak - Greg Clark -Redacted(1).pdfRequest to Speak - Greg Clark, dated August 5, 2021.Greg Clark, Hudson's Saskatoon, spoke regarding this matter indicating a revised dated of August 27, 2021 to August 28, 2021 to 1:00 a.m.Moved By:Councillor HillThat the Noise Bylaw Extension, Hudson's Summer Block Park, August 27, 2021, to August 28, 2021, to 1:00 a.m. be approved subject to administrative conditions.In Favour: (6)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor GersherCARRIED UNANIMOUSLYItem 7.2.1 was considered next. 6.1.2Noise Bylaw Extension, Rock The River, August 20, 2021 to August 22, 2021, 10:30 p.m., Delta Bessborough Gardens [CK. 185-9] Moved By:Councillor HillThat the Noise Bylaw Extension, Rock The River, August 20, 2021 to August 22, 2021, to 10:30 p.m. be approved subject to administrative conditions.In Favour: (6)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor GersherCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY6.1.3Noise Bylaw Extension, Gospel Meeting, August 19, 2021 to August 21, 2021, 11:00 p.m., Leif Erikson Park [CK. 185-9] Moved By:Councillor HillThat the Noise Bylaw Extension, Gospel Meeting, August 19, 2021 to August 21, 2021, to 11:00 p.m. be approved subject to administrative conditions.In Favour: (6)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor GersherCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY6.1.4Noise Bylaw Extension, Best Summer Ever Movie Screening, August 28, 2021, 10:30 p.m., Alexander MacGilvray Park [CK. 185-9] Moved By:Councillor HillThat the Noise Bylaw Extension, Best Summer Ever Movie Screening, August 28, 2021 to 10:30 p.m. be approved subject to administrative conditions.In Favour: (6)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor GersherCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY6.1.5Noise Bylaw Extension, Celebrate Briarwood, August 28, 2021, 11:00 p.m., Briarwood Park [CK. 185-9] Moved By:Councillor HillThat the Noise Bylaw Extension, Celebrate Briarwood, August 28, 2021, to 11:00 p.m. be approved subject to administrative conditions.In Favour: (6)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor GersherCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY6.2Matters Requiring Direction 6.2.1Land Fill Fees For Disposal of Elm Trees [File No. CK 1905-1 x 4200-4] 1.6.2.1 - Comments Tom Gode_Redacted.pdf2.landfill_disposal_ded_Redacted.pdf3.6.2.1 - Comments Patricia Tutty_Redacted.pdfThe following communications were provided regarding this matter:- Tom Gode, SOS Trees Coalition, July 16, 2021- Patricia Tutty, July 20, 2021Director of Parks Crilly responded to questions of committee. Moved By:Councillor GoughThat the Administration report back to the appropriate committee regarding near-term options to reduce the burden of proper elm disposal and other forestry materials required for prevention of disease spread on citizens including waiving landfill fees.In Favour: (6)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor GersherCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY6.3Requests to Speak (new matters) 7.REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION 7.1Information Reports That the reports contained under Items 7.1.1 to 7.1.4 be received as information.7.1.1Carbon Offset Systems [File No. CK 375-5] 1.Admin Report - Carbon Offset Systems.pdf2.Append 1 - Saskatchewan GHG Offset Program Proposal Paper - February 2021.pdfA report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment was provided.General Manager, Utilities and Environment Gardiner presented the report and answered questions of the committee.Moved By:Councillor GoughThat Administration forward the Carbon Offset Systems to the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee.In Favour: (6)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor GersherCARRIED UNANIMOUSLYMoved By:Councillor DaviesThat the committee accept the report as information.In Favour: (6)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor GersherCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY7.1.2Private Side Lead Replacement Strategy – Engagement Update [File No. CK 7820-5] 1.Admin Report - Private Side Lead Replacement Strategy - Engagement Update.pdf2.Append 1 - Lead Line Replacement Engagement Summary.pdf3.Item 7.1.2 Letter 1 redacted(1).pdf4.Item 7.1.2 Letter 2 Redacted(1).pdfA report of the General Manager, Transportation and Construction was provided.Councillor Loewen declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Loewen declared a conflict of interest on this matter as she owns property with a private-side-only connection.)Councillor Loewen excused herself from discussion and voting on the matter. General Manager, Utilities and Environment Gardiner provided an overview of the report. Director of Technical Services, Willems provided a more detailed overview of the report, and answered questions from the committee.Moved By:Councillor GoughThat the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services recommend that City Council: That a required replacement program be initiated with the Saskatoon Water covering costs over the typical replacement cost of $3,520, and that homeowner costs be eligible for deferrals on property taxes in line with previous programs. That the City Solicitor be requested to bring back the necessary bylaw amendments to Bylaw 8880. In Favour: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Gough, and Councillor GersherCARRIED UNANIMOUSLYThe meeting recessed at 10:55 a.m. and reconvened at 11:05 a.m. with all members in attendance. Councillor Gersher reconvened the meeting at this time being 11:05 a.m.7.1.3Sustainability Portfolio and 2022-2023 Business Plan Options [File No. CK 1702-1 x 4110-38 x 1860-1] 1.Admin Report - Sustainability Portfolio and 2022-2023 Business Plan Options.pdf2.Append 1 - Sustainability Portfolio Management and 2022-2026 Project List Technical Report.pdfA report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment was provided. The Administration will provide a presentation.General Manager, Utilities and Environment Gardiner provided an overview of the report. Director of Sustainably, South provided a PowerPoint presentation, and answered questions from the committee.Moved By:Councillor DaviesThat the committee accept the report as information.In Favour: (6)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor GersherCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY7.1.4Overview of Public Engagement: 2022-2023 Resource Plan [File No. CK 372-0 x 115-019] 1.Admin Report - Overview of Public Engagement 2022-2023 Resource Plan.pdf2.Append 1 - Overview of Public Engagement 2022-2023 Resource Plan.pdfA report of the Strategy and Transformation was provided.General Manager, Utilities and Environment Gardiner provided an overview of the report. Director of Communications and Public Engagement, Blumers provided a more detailed overview of the report, and answered questions from the committee.Moved By:Councillor DaviesThat the committee accept the report as information.In Favour: (6)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor GersherCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY7.2Approval Reports 7.2.1Climate Commitment and Call to Action: City of Saskatoon and University of Saskatchewan [File No. CK 220-9 x 375-4] 1.Admin Report - Climate Commitment and Call to Action - City of Saskatoon and University of Saskatchewan.pdf2.Append 1 - Climate Commitment and Call to Action - City of Saskatoon and University of Saskatchewan.pdf3.7.2.1 Request to Speak_Redacted - Julian Demkiw with University of Saskatchewan(1).pdfA report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment was provided along with a request to speak from Julian Demkiw, Senior Strategist, University of Saskatchewan, dated August 6, 2021.General Manager, Utilities and Environment Gardiner presented the report. Julian Demkiw, a Senior Strategist at the University of Saskatchewan, spoke regarding this matter. Director of Sustainability, South responded to questions of committee. Moved By:Councillor GoughThat the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services recommend to City Council that the City of Saskatoon act as signatory to the Climate Commitment and Call to Action with the University of Saskatchewan as outlined in this report.In Favour: (6)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor GersherCARRIED UNANIMOUSLYMoved By:Mayor C. ClarkThat the report be forwarded to the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee for information.In Favour: (6)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor GersherCARRIED UNANIMOUSLYItem 6.1.2 was considered next. 7.2.2Sustainability Reserve Project Funding [File No. CK 1720-1 x 1815-1] 1.Admin Report - Sustainability Reserve Project Funding.pdf2.Append 1 - Adjudication Process.pdf3.Append 2 - Sustainability Reserve Funding Submissions.pdf4.Append 3 - Initiative Scoring and Recommended Funding.pdfA report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment was provided.General Manager, Utilities and Environment Gardiner presented the report to the committee.Moved By:Councillor Gough That the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services recommend to City Council: That the following capital projects be established, and funding allocated from the 2021 Sustainability Reserve as follows: Sustainable Food Pilot establish Capital Project – $140,000 Climate Adaptation Capital Project P.02598 - $30,000 Traditional Land Use and Knowledge Assessment Capital Project P.02390 - $225,000 Street Garden Expansion P.02390 - $51,500, and That the following capital projects be considered for establishment and funding from the Sustainability Reserve in the 2022-2023 Business Plan and Budget deliberations: Climate Adaptation Capital Project P.02598 - $130,000 (2022) Electric Vehicle Adoption Roadmap establish Capital Project - $45,000 (2022) & $175,000 (2023) SaskPower Energy Assistance Program Capital Project P.03001 - $75,000 (2022) & $75,000 (2023). In Favour: (6)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor GersherCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY7.2.3Request for Deferral Date Change – City of Saskatoon - Office of the Treaty Commissioner Reconciliation Action and Measurement Pilot Project [File No. CK 5615-1] 1.Admin Report - Request for Deferral Date Change - COS - OTC Reconciliation Action and Measurement Pilot Project.pdfA report of the Strategy & Transformation Officer was provided.Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Anger presented the report and answered questions from the committee. Moved By:Mayor C. ClarkThat consideration of the report of the Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer dated June 7, 2021, be considered at the September 7, 2021, meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services.In Favour: (6)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor GersherCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY7.3Decision Reports 8.MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN) 9.GIVING NOTICE 10.URGENT BUSINESS 11.IN CAMERA SESSION (If Required) 12.ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:57 a.m.No Item Selected This item has no attachments1.Admin Report - Climate Commitment and Call to Action - City of Saskatoon and University of Saskatchewan.pdf2.Append 1 - Climate Commitment and Call to Action - City of Saskatoon and University of Saskatchewan.pdf3.7.2.1 Request to Speak_Redacted - Julian Demkiw with University of Saskatchewan(1).pdf1.Admin Report - Sustainability Reserve Project Funding.pdf2.Append 1 - Adjudication Process.pdf3.Append 2 - Sustainability Reserve Funding Submissions.pdf4.Append 3 - Initiative Scoring and Recommended Funding.pdf1.6.2.1 - Comments Tom Gode_Redacted.pdf2.landfill_disposal_ded_Redacted.pdf3.6.2.1 - Comments Patricia Tutty_Redacted.pdf1.Admin Report - Carbon Offset Systems.pdf2.Append 1 - Saskatchewan GHG Offset Program Proposal Paper - February 2021.pdf1.Admin Report - Private Side Lead Replacement Strategy - Engagement Update.pdf2.Append 1 - Lead Line Replacement Engagement Summary.pdf3.Item 7.1.2 Letter 1 redacted(1).pdf4.Item 7.1.2 Letter 2 Redacted(1).pdf1.Admin Report - Sustainability Portfolio and 2022-2023 Business Plan Options.pdf2.Append 1 - Sustainability Portfolio Management and 2022-2026 Project List Technical Report.pdf1.Post-Meeting Minutes - EUCSP_Jun07_2021 - English.pdf1.Admin Report - Overview of Public Engagement 2022-2023 Resource Plan.pdf2.Append 1 - Overview of Public Engagement 2022-2023 Resource Plan.pdf1.Admin Report - Request for Deferral Date Change - COS - OTC Reconciliation Action and Measurement Pilot Project.pdf1.Noise Bylaw Extension Requests EUCS Report - August 9 2021.pdf2.Noise Bylaw Extension Administrative Conditions.pdf1.Noise Bylaw Extension Requests EUCS Report - August 9 2021(1).pdf2.Noise Bylaw Extension Administrative Conditions(1).pdf3.Request to Speak - Greg Clark -Redacted.pdf4.Item 7.1.2 Letter 1 redacted.pdf5.Item 7.1.2 Letter 2 Redacted.pdf6.7.2.1 Request to Speak_Redacted - Julian Demkiw with University of Saskatchewan.pdf1.Request to Speak - Greg Clark -Redacted(1).pdf