PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT,

UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES

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Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • Councillor S. Gersher, Chair
  • Councillor H. Gough, Vice Chair
  • Councillor T. Davies
  • Councillor D. Hill
  • Councillor M. Loewen
ABSENT:
  • His Worship, Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)
ALSO PRESENT:
  • General Manager, Utilities & Environment A. Gardiner
  • Solicitor B. Bleakney
  • City Clerk A. Tittemore, in Council Chamber
  • Committee Assistant V. Saini, in Council Chamber

1.
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 of the members in attendance via teleconference.

2.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
This item has attachments. 

1.communication T. Gode_Redacted.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    1. That the letter requesting to speak from Brad Zurevinski, with Dream Development dated September 29, 2021, be considered following the adoption of minutes;
    2. That the communication from Tom Gode, SOS Trees Coalition dated October 3, 2021 be added to Item 7.1.2; and
    3. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.
    In Favour: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Gersher
    Absent (1)Mayor C. Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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 - EUCSP_Sep07_2021 - English.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen

    That the minutes of the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities, and Corporate services held on September 7, 2021, be adopted.

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

    Pursuant to earlier resolution, Item 6.3.1 was to be considered next however due to technical difficulties Committee considered Item 6.2.1 next.


5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 

6.
COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)
 

6.1
Delegated Authority Matters
 

6.2
Matters Requiring Direction
 

6.2.1
Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee - 2022 Proposed Budget and Support Letter [File No. CK 1704-5]
This item has attachments. 

1.Letter - Proposed 2022 Budget - Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee (1).pdf

A letter from the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee, dated September 28, 2021 was provided. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Gough

    That the budget request presented be referred to the City Council Budget Review Meeting. 

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

    Item 6.3.1 was considered next.


6.2.2
2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report [File No. CK. 4500-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report Letter.pdf

A letter from the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee, dated August 31, 2021 submitting feedback on the 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report was provided. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen

    That the information be received.

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

6.2.3
Janet Saunders - Taylor Street Between Rosewood Gate N to Meadows Parkway [File No. CK 4110-40]
This item has attachments. 

1.6.3 Communications J. Saunders_Redacted.pdf

A Letter from Janet Saunders, dated August 13, 2021 is provided.

  • Moved By:Councillor Davies

    That the information be received.

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

    Item 7.1 was considered next. 


6.3
Requests to Speak (new matters)
 

6.3.1
Brad Zurevinski - The Home Energy Loan Program - Bylaw No 9762 [File No. CK 752-002]
This item has attachments. 

1.Request to Speak B. Zurevinski_Redacted.pdf

A request to speak and letter from Brad Zurevinski, with Dream Development dated September 29, 2021 was provided.  He addressed Committee regarding this matter and responded to questions.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gough

    That the letter be forwarded to the Sustainability Department for consideration during the 2022/23 Low Emissions Community Program development such as the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Energy Efficiency & Energy Generation Program design & Pilot, the Residential Energy Efficiency and Energy Generation Program.

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

    Item 6.2.2 was considered next.


7.
REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION
 

7.1
Information Reports
 

  • Moved By:Councillor Hill

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

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

7.1.1
Waste Diversion Regulation for the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Sector – Program Service Level [File No. CK 7830-1 x 116-2]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Waste Diversion Regulation for the ICI Sector – Education and Support Program Service Level.pdf
2.Append 1 - ICI Waste Diversion - Approved Program Elements.pdf
3.Append 2 - ICI Waste Diversion - Service Level.pdf
4.Append 3 - ICI Waste Diversion - Triple Bottom Line Review.pdf

A report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment was provided.

General Manager Utilities, and Environment Gardiner introduced the report. Director of Sustainability South, and Manager of Education and Environmental Performance Burns responded to questions of the committee.

7.1.2
Near-Term Options to Reduce the Burden of Proper Elm Disposal [File No. CK 7830-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.communication T. Gode_Redacted(2).pdf
2.Admin Report - Options to Reduce the Burden of Proper Elm Disposal.pdf
3.Append 1 – Dutch Elm Disease in Saskatoon and Measures to Mitigate Spread.pdf
4.Append 2 – Elm Wood Disposal in Saskatoon.pdf
5.Append 3 - Best Practices for Encouraging Proper Waste Disposal Behaviour.pdf
6.Append 4 - Options to Reduce the Burden of Proper Elm Disposal.pdf

A report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment, along with communication from Tom Gode, SOS Trees Coalition, October 3, 2021 was provided.

General Manger, Environment and Utilities Gardiner presented the report and together with Environmental Operations Manager Storey and Director of Parks Crilly responded to questions of the committee.

The meeting recessed at 11:15 a.m. and reconvened at 11:30 a.m. with all members in attendance. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Gough

    That Administration report further on option 3D including what types of Elm loads this would apply to and how it would be coordinated with further education efforts.

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

7.1.3
Integrated Pest Management Strategy [File No. CK 4200-1 x 151-2-2]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Integrated Pest Management Strategy.pdf
2.Append 1 - List of Common Pests in Saskatoon.pdf

A report of the General Manager, Community Services was provided.

Operations Manager Andre presented the report and answered questions of the committee.

7.1.4
Integrated Energy Management and Performance Standards for Existing Buildings [File No. CK 7521-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Integrated Energy Management and Performance Standards for Existing Buildings.pdf
2.Append 1 - Integrated Energy Management Framework Graphic.pdf

A report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment was provided.

General Manger, Environment and Utilities Gardner presented the report.

7.2
Approval Reports
 

7.2.1
SaskWater Master Service and Transition Agreement [File No. CK 7781-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - SaskWater Master Service Agreement.pdf

A report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment was provided.

General Manger, Environment and Utilities Gardiner introduced the report. Water and Sewer Engineering Manager Heinrichs provided a PowerPoint and answered questions of the committee.

  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services recommend to City Council:

    1. That the general terms of the Master Service Agreement between the City of Saskatoon and SaskWater be approved;
    2. That the general terms of the tri-party Transition Agreement between the City of Saskatoon, City of Martensville and SaskWater be approved; and
    3. That His Worship the Mayor, and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Master Service Agreement and the Transition Agreement under the corporate seal.
    In Favour: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Gersher
    Absent (1)Mayor C. Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.2
Storm Water Management Utility 2021 Stabilization Reserve Funds Allocation [File No. CK 1815-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Storm Water Stabilization Reserve Funds Allocation.pdf

A report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment was provided.

General Manger, Environment and Utilities Gardiner presented the report.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gough

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services recommend to City Council:

    1. That the Storm Water Management Utility Stabilization Reserve cap be reset to 50% of the annual budget of Storm Sewer Maintenance and Drainage; and
    2. That the funds exceeding the new reserve cap ($1.6M) be transferred from the Storm Water Management Utility Stabilization Reserve to the Storm Water Capital Reserve to provide support for current capital strategies and upcoming capital maintenance works.
    In Favour: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Gersher
    Against: (1)Councillor Hill
    Absent (1)Mayor C. Clark
    CARRIED

7.3
Decision Reports
 

8.
MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)
 

9.
GIVING NOTICE
 

10.
URGENT BUSINESS
 

11.
IN CAMERA AGENDA ITEMS
 

12.
ADJOURNMENT
 

The meeting was adjourned at 12:26 p.m.

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