PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON PLANNING,

DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Wednesday, August 09, 2023 at 9:30 A.m. - 1:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

PRESENT:

• Councillor T. Davies, Chair
• Councillor Z. Jeffries, Vice-Chair
• Councillor C. Block
• Councillor H. Gough
• Councillor M. Loewen
• His Worship, Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillor D. Kirton, via teleconference
• General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
• Solicitor J. Manastyrski
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant
• Committee Assistant M. Lasby

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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.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Block
  1. That the following letters be added to Item 6.2.1:
     • Tyrell Harder, dated August 5, 2023;
     • Dr. Jessie Sylvestre, Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre, dated August 7, 2023;
  2. That the letter from Cameron Choquette, Saskatchewan Landlord Association, dated August 4, 2023 be added to Item 7.3.1;
  3. That the items with speakers be considered immediately following Unfinished Business:
     • 6.2.1
       • Fabian Genaille
       • Candice Luther
       • Charlotte Rode
       • Dr. Jessie Sylvestre, Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre
     • 6.3.1
       • Stevie Horn, Chair, Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee
     • 6.3.2
       • DeeAnn Mercier, Chair, Street Activity Subcommittee
     • 7.3.1
       • Cameron Choquette, Saskatchewan Landlord Association
  4. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.
  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of conflict of interest. 

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  ​That the minutes of Regular Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services held on June 7, 2023 be approved.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.

COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

6.1

Requests to Speak (new matters)

6.2

Delegated Authority Matters

6.2.1

John A. Macdonald Road Renaming [ADV2023-0802]

A letter from the Civic Naming Committee dated August 1, 2023 was provided, along with the following letters:

• Request to Speak
  • Fabian Genaille, July 28, 2023;
  • Candice Luther, dated July 29, 2023;
  • Charlotte Rode, dated August 1, 2023;
  • Dr. Jessie Sylvestre, Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre, dated August 7, 2023;
• Submitting Comments
  • Ken King, dated July 27, 2023;
  • Tyrell Harder, dated August 5, 2023.

Director of Planning and Development Anderson and Director of Indigenous Initiatives Cote presented the report, along with Elder Roland Duquette and Candace Wasacase-Lafferty, and responded to questions of the Committee.

The Committee heard from the following speakers:

• Candice Luther
• Charlotte Rode
• Dr. Jessie Sylvestre, Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre

The meeting recessed at 10:29 a.m. and reconvened at 10:40 a.m. with all members of the Committee in attendance with the exception of Councillor Jeffries. Councillor Kirton was also in attendance. 

Councillor Jeffries re-entered the meeting at 10:41 a.m.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  1. That the name miyo-wâhkôhtowin be added to the Names Master List and be endorsed for use as the new name for John A. Macdonald Road; and
  2. That the report of the General Manager, Community Services Division dated August 1, 2023, be forwarded to City Council, recommending that:
     1. The request to rename John A. Macdonald Road to miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road be approved; and
     2. The City Solicitor’s Office be directed to prepare the appropriate bylaw for the street name change.
  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 6.3.1 was considered next.

  
  

6.2.2

Civic Naming Committee – First and Second Quarter Report 2023 [ADV2023-0801]

A letter from the Civic Naming Committee dated August 1, 2023 was provided and presented by General Manager, Community Services Lacroix. 

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  1. That La plaas Ayiwaypihk be added to the Prioritized Names Master List under the Community theme; and
  2. That the report of the Community Services Division dated August 1, 2023, be forwarded to City Council for information.
  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block
  Absent: (1)	Mayor C. Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.2.1 was considered next.

  
  

6.3

Matters Requiring Direction

6.3.1

Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee - Heritage Awards [MHAC2023-0601]

A letter from the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee dated July 19, 2023 was provided and introduced by General Manager, Community Services Lacroix.

The Committee heard from Stevie Horn, Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, regarding the matter.

• Moved By: Councillor Block

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council:

  1. That the 2024 Heritage Awards event not be held, with the intent to possibly allocate an award alternatively through partnership or sponsorship;
  2. That the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee be approved to seek out partnerships to present heritage award(s) for 2024 in the interim; and
  3. That the Heritage Awards format be re-evaluated prior to the 2026 awards.
  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.3.2

Street Activity Subcommittee - Request for Representative from the Saskatoon Fire Department [PDCS2023-0611]

A letter from the Street Activity Subcommittee dated July 31, 2023 was provided and introduced by General Manager, Community Services Lacroix. 

The Committee heard from DeeAnn Mercier, Street Activity Subcommittee, regarding the matter.

• Moved By: Mayor C. Clark
  1. That a member of the Saskatoon Fire Department be appointed to the Street Activity Subcommittee, starting with the September 20, 2023 meeting; and,
  2. That while awaiting an update to the Street Activity Subcommittee Terms of Reference, a representative from the Saskatoon Fire Department attend the Street Activity Subcommittee meetings.
  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.3.1 was considered next.

  
  

7.

REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

7.1

Decision Reports

7.2

Approval Reports

7.2.1

Cairns Field Upgrades and Lease Agreement: Gordie Howe Sports Complex Management Incorporated [PDCS2023-0802]

A revised report of the Community Services Division was provided, along with the revised notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on July 29 and 31, 2023.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Block

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council:

  1. That the request by Gordie Howe Sports Complex Management Inc, to enter into a ten-year license agreement with an option to renew, with Sask Entertainment Group and permit Sask Entertainment Group to operate a baseball franchise from Cairns Field, be approved, subject to the administrative conditions outlined in the August 9, 2023 report of the Community Services Division;
  2. That the request of Sask Entertainment Group, to install a modular building to serve as a baseball clubhouse at the Gordie Howe Complex, be approved as a lease, subject to administrative conditions outlined in the August 9, 2023 report of the Community Services Division;
  3. That Sask Entertainment Group be granted limited marketing rights inside Cairns Field on the scoreboard and infield signage, subject to review and approval by Administration; and
  4. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement(s) and the City Manager and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.
  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block
  Absent: (1)	Mayor C. Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Councillor Davies excused himself from the meeting at 11:48 a.m. and Vice Chair Jeffries assumed the Chair.

  
  

7.2.2

Animal Services – Pound Services Facility Project [PDCS2023-0806]

A report of the Community Services Division was provided and presented by General Manager, Community Services Lacroix.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council:

  1. That the post-capital project for the Pound Services Facility as described in the August 9, 2023 report of the Community Services Division, with a budget of $150,000, be approved; and
  2. That the funding sources for the project be $100,000 from the Animal Services Reserve and $50,000 from the Community Services Departmental Capital Reserve.
  
  

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block
  Absent: (2)	Councillor Davies, and Mayor C. Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.3.2 was considered next.

  
  

7.3

Information Reports

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the reports contained in items 7.3.1 to 7.3.3 be received as information.

  
  

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block
  Absent: (2)	Councillor Davies, and Mayor C. Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.3.1

Housing Program Update [PDCS2023-0804]

A report of the Community Services Division was provided, along with a letter from Cameron Choquette, Saskatchewan Landlord Association, dated August 4, 2023.

Director of Planning and Development Anderson presented the report and responded to questions of the Committee.

The Committee heard from Cameron Choquette, Saskatchewan Landlord Association, on the matter.

Mayor Clark excused himself from the meeting at 11:28 a.m.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  1. That the Administration be directed to engage targeted conversations with community partners, beginning with the Community Advisory Board on Homelessness to identify the best role for the City in the planning and execution of a future Homelessness Action Plan; and
  2. That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council that Council endorse City of Saskatoon involvement in future Homelessness Planning in partnership with community and other levels of Government, similar to what was done in previous Homelessness Planning work. Resourcing requirements to support this work should be brought forward as opportunities and needs are identified.
  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block
  Absent: (1)	Mayor C. Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 6.2.2 was considered next.

  
  

7.3.2

Riel Industrial Sector Plan Amendment [PDCS2023-0801]

A report of the Community Services Division was provided and presented by General Manager, Community Services Lacroix. 

7.3.3

Parks Asset Management Update [PDCS2023-0803]

A report of the Community Services Division was provided and presented by General Manager, Community Services Lacroix. Together with Director of Parks Crilly, they responded to questions of the Committee.

Councillor Kirton excused himself from the meeting at 11:54 a.m.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the Administration report back on opportunities to close the growing equity gap between old and new neighbourhoods in the provision of exceptional recreational opportunities and park asset renewal for the community. That opportunities consider all potential capital inputs, including tools beyond property taxes and beyond those currently available.

  
  

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Block
  Absent: (2)	Councillor Davies, and Mayor C. Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.

MOTIONS (notice previously given)

9.

URGENT BUSINESS

10.

GIVING NOTICE

11.

IN CAMERA SESSION (if required)

12.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:29 p.m.