MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

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Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • His Worship, Mayor C. Clark, in the Chair
  • Councillor C. Block
  • Councillor T. Davies, via teleconference
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor B. Dubois
  • Councillor H. Gough
  • Councillor D. Hill
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries
  • Councillor D. Kirton
  • Councillor M. Loewen
ABSENT:
  • Councillor S. Gersher
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager J. Jorgenson
  • City Solicitor C. Yelland
  • Chief Financial Officer C. Hack
  • General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
  • General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
  • General Manager, Utilities & Environment A. Gardiner
  • City Clerk A. Tittemore
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant
  • Committee Assistant H. Janzen

Mayor Clark called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People followed by playing of the National Anthem. He confirmed roll call. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois
    1. That the letter submitting comments from Julia Adamson, Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. dated October 30, 2022, be added to item 8.1.2;
    2. That the following letters submitting comments be added to item 9.5.1:
      • Sherry Tarasoff dated October 30, 2022; 
      • ​Cameron Choquette, Combined Business Group of Saskatoon, dated October 31, 2022; and 
    3. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.
    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on September 26, 2022, be adopted.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

This is a standing item on the agenda in order to provide Council Members an opportunity to provide any public acknowledgements. 

Mayor Clark acknowledged Ruth Robinson who was inducted into the Saskatoon Council of Women and spoke to her contributions to the community.

Mayor Clark expressed condolences on the recent passing of Henry Kloppenburg noting his contributions to the community. 

Councillor Loewen acknowledged Ellen Remai and the Frank and Ellen Remai Foundation for the contributions to the Remai Modern Art Gallery.  

Councillor Kirton acknowledged the Pinning of the Poppy Ceremony and pinning of the first poppy on Master Warrant Officer Rick Cumbers. 

Councillor Donauer noted the upcoming paving of Circle Drive North Bridge and the timelines. He asked if extended hours for construction are being considered since it is not in a residential area.  

General Manager Transportation and Construction Schmidt responded that they are in the planning stages for Circle Drive Bridges.

Councillor Block asked for an updated on the Lighthouse and First Avenue Saskatoon Tribal Council Wellness Centre. 

Fire Chief Hackl responded that administration does not have all the information at this time but the beds from the Lighthouse will be relocated and the Wellness Centre will be relocating to Fairmont Drive. 

Councillor Hill asked what the cost associated with the signage for a painted crosswalk in the Business Improvement Distracts is and what are we charging to get the crosswalks painted.

Director of Transportation Magus responded that the applicant pays for the detour costs, the set up and removal of the signs. 

Councillor Hill asked when will a public report of the costs of the construction of the Remai Modern Art Gallery be made available. 

City Manager Jorgenson answered with the first half of 2023.

Item 8.3.2 was removed from the Consent Agenda.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.3; 8.2.1; 8.3.1, 8.3.3, 8.3.4 and 8.3.5; 8.4.1 to 8.4.3; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.4 be adopted as one motion.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

    Item 8.3.2 was considered next. 


    1. That the City Clerk’s Office update Policy C03-003 Reserves for Future Expenditures, as identified in this report; and
    2. That the transition funding strategy, as outlined in this report, be included in the 2023 Business Plan and Budget Deliberations submission.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
    1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 8640, The Impounding Bylaw, 2007, as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Community Services dated October 3, 2022, be approved; and
    2. That the City Solicitor be requested to make the necessary amendments to Bylaw No. 8640, The Impounding Bylaw, 2007.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

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

City Solicitor Yelland proposed that the amendments in Appendix 2, #2, dangerous orders after 24 months, be removed for consideration at this time. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois
    1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7860, The Animal Control Bylaw, 1999 and Bylaw No. 8176, The Dangerous Animals Bylaw, 2003, as outlined in the October 17, 2022 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved;
    2. That the City Solicitor be requested to make the necessary amendments to Bylaw No. 7860, The Animal Control Bylaw, 1999, and Bylaw No. 8176, The Dangerous Animals Bylaw, 2003;
  • IN AMENDMENT

    Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That the amendments detailed in Appendix 2 to this report entitled “2. Enable owners of dangerous animals to apply for reviews of their dangerous animal orders after 24 months from the date of the order be removed from the bylaw amendments being approved at this time.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    3. That further reporting on Appendix 2 occur in the first quarter of 2023. 

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

    The final resolution reads as follows:

    1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7860, The Animal Control Bylaw, 1999 and Bylaw No. 8176, The Dangerous Animals Bylaw, 2003, as outlined in the October 17, 2022 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved without the amendments detailed in Appendix 2 to this report entitled “2. Enable owners of dangerous animals to apply for reviews of their dangerous animal orders after 24 months from the date of the order;
    2. That the City Solicitor be requested to make the necessary amendments to Bylaw No. 7860, The Animal Control Bylaw, 1999, and Bylaw No. 8176, The Dangerous Animals Bylaw, 2003; and
    3. That further reporting on Appendix 2 occur in the first quarter of 2023. 

    Item 9.2.1 was considered next.


  • That the following be forwarded for consideration by City Council at the 2023 Business Plan and Budget deliberations:

    1. That a new mill rate contribution of $100,000 and a capital contribution of $300,000 toward the Saskatoon Attainable Housing Program;
    2. That a new capital project of $245,000 for the preparation of the new Housing Strategy, as outlined in Option 2; and
    3. That the Administration bring forward funding source options at the time this matter is at Budget deliberations.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
    1. That funding, up to a maximum of $23,500 for exterior rehabilitation including painting, staining and window sealing at Third Avenue United Church, be approved and that the General Manager, Community Services Division, be authorized to remit payment of the grant following completion of the project;
    2. That funding be approved through the Heritage Conservation Program; and
    3. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement and that his Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement, under the Corporate Seal.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
    1. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare and bring forward a bylaw to designate the property at 331 1st Avenue North, Tees and Persse Building, as a Municipal Heritage Property under the provisions of The Heritage Property Act, with such designation limited to the exterior, original structure of the building and the original north façade visible from the interior;
    2. That the General Manager, Community Services Division, be requested to prepare the required notices for advertising the proposed designation; and
    3. That $2,500 be allocated from the Heritage Reserve Fund for supply and installation of a recognition plaque for the property.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
    1. That the Administration be authorized to purchase ISC Parcel No. 135805440, comprising approximately 2.00 acres, from Barry’s Development Ltd. for $80,000.00; and
    2. That the City Solicitor be requested to have the agreement executed by His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk under the Corporate Seal.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
    1. That the Administration be authorized to purchase a 0.042-acre portion of ISC Parcel No. 119876114 from the Saskatoon Food Bank Incorporated for $20,790.00; and
    2. That the City Solicitor be requested to have the agreement executed by His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk under the Corporate Seal.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
    1. That Capital Project P.10014 Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre Accessibility Upgrades & Pool Rehabilitation be increased by $10,032,700 funded from Federal Government Funding;
    2. That Capital Project P.10046 Albert Community Centre Capital Renewal be increased by $6,507,300 funded from Federal Government Funding;
    3. That a one-time exception to Bylaw No. 6774, The Capital Reserve Bylaw be approved to allow for an additional increase to Capital Project P.10046 Albert Community Centre Capital Renewal by $1,626,800 from the Civic Buildings Comprehensive Maintenance Reserve;
    4. That the City Solicitor’s Office be instructed to prepare the appropriate bylaw to permit the exception to Bylaw No. 6774, The Capital Reserve Bylaw; and
    5. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement from GICB under the corporate seal.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
    1. That appointments made to the Board of Police Commissioners term be a two-year term confirmed annually, effective for January 2023;
    2. That the Terms of Reference for the Board of Police Commissioners be updated accordingly to reflect the change of term; and
    3. That the City Solicitor be instructed to bring forward the appropriate amendments to Bylaw No. 7531, The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners Bylaw.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

Councillor Dubois introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

Director of Transportation Magus responded to questions of Council.

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    That the Destination Vehicular Wayfinding Guidelines, as provided in the report of the General Manager, Transportation and Construction dated October 3, 2022, be approved in principle.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Against: (1)Councillor Hill
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED (9 to 1)

Councillor Dubois introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt and City Manager Jorgenson responded to questions of Council.

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough
    1. That Option 4 – New Access Road and Angled Parking LOS be approved: when snowfall accumulation is 10 cm or more, snow will be graded within 72 hours and removed within 2 days;
    2. That Administration includes the new service level for multi-way boulevards in the Snow and Ice Management service level document; and
    3. That operating funding required to support the New Access Road and Angled Parking LOS, based on forecasted progress of development along these corridors, be included in the indicative rate in the Snow and Ice Service Line in future Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget submissions.
    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Against: (1)Councillor Hill
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED (9 to 1)

The following letters submitting comments are provided:

  • Sherry Tarasoff dated October 30, 2022; and 
  • ​Cameron Choquette, Combined Business Group of Saskatoon, dated October 31, 2022.

Deputy Mayor Kirton introduced the item.

City Clerk Tittemore and City Solicitor Yelland responded to questions of the Councilor's.

The meeting recessed at 2:57 p.m. and reconvened at 3:15 p.m. with all members in attendance except Councillor Gersher (Councillor Davies via teleconference). 

  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough
    1. That the 2023 Council and Committee meeting schedule as contained in Option 2 (a) in the October 24, 2022 report of the City Clerk be approved with the following amendments:
      1. Regular Business meetings not going beyond 5:00 p.m. with an option to extend the meeting time; and
      2. That budget deliberations begin on Tuesday and commence at 9:30 a.m.; 
    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Against: (1)Councillor Hill
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED (9 to 1)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That the Public Hearing meeting end at 9:00 p.m. with an option to extend the meeting time.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Against: (1)Councillor Hill
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED (9 to 1)
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 2014 be amended for the Regular Business meeting to not proceed following the Public Hearing meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That the City Solicitor be instructed to make the appropriate amendments to Bylaw 9170, The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 2014.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Against: (1)Councillor Hill
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED (9 to 1)

    The final resolution reads as follows:

    1. That the 2023 Council and Committee meeting schedule as contained in Option 2 (a) in the October 24, 2022 report of the City Clerk be approved with the following amendments:
      1. That Regular Business meetings not go beyond 5:00 p.m. with an option to extend the meeting time; and
      2. That budget deliberations begin on Tuesday and commence at 9:30 a.m.; 
      3. That the Public Hearing meeting end at 9:00 p.m. with an option to extend the meeting time.
      4. That the Regular Business meeting to not proceed following the Public Hearing meeting.
    2. That the City Solicitor be instructed to make the appropriate amendments to Bylaw 9170, The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 2014.

Deputy Mayor Kirton introduced the item.

  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That no further amendments be made to Clause 38(h) of Bylaw No. 9537, The Code of Ethical Conduct for Members of City Council Bylaw, 2019 other than what was already directed by City Council at its Regular Business Meeting of August 29, 2022 (Option 1: Status Quo).

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report. 

General Manager Community Services Lacroix and Director of Community Standards Grazer responded to questions of Council.

  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9846, The Residential Parking Program Amendment Bylaw, 2022 (No. 2), and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    That Bylaw No. 9846 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9846 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That Bylaw No. 9846 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9844, The Waste Bylaw, 2022, and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    That Bylaw No. 9844 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (8)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, and Councillor Kirton
    Against: (2)Councillor Hill, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED (8 to 2)
  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9844 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That Bylaw No. 9844 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: (8)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, and Councillor Kirton
    Against: (2)Councillor Hill, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED (8 to 2)

Councillor Block gave the following Notice of Motion:

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

'That the City of Saskatoon has several multi-use pathways (MUPs) and an approved Active Transportation Plan that calls for more MUPs;

And whereas the design for multi-use pathways does not currently include locations/spaces or a level of service for garbage receptacles or other trail side amenities;

Therefore be it resolved that administration report back on the current level of services for garbage receptacles and trail side amenities along MUPs, and provide options for consideration on a level of service for existing MUPs and new MUPs in time for the 2024-2025 multi-year budget deliberations."

The meeting adjourned at 3:39 p.m.

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