PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

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Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • Councillor B. Dubois, Chair
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries, Vice-Chair
  • Councillor C. Block
  • Councillor S. Gersher
  • His Worship Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)
ABSENT:
  • Councillor R. Donauer
ALSO PRESENT:
  • General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
  • Solicitor D. Kowalski
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Sliva
  • Committee Assistant J. Fast

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

The Chair called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis people.

2.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
 

  • Moved By:Councillor Block

    That the agenda be confirmed as presented. 


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark
    Absent (1)Councillor Donauer

    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 - SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC_Feb10_2020 - English.pdf

 

 

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the minutes of regular meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation held on February 10, 2020 be adopted.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark
    Absent (1)Councillor Donauer

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 

6.
COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)
 

6.1
Delegated Authority Matters
 

6.1.1
Oil Tankers and Railways [File No. CK 6170-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Email - Walter Hall.pdf

A copy of a letter from Walter Hall, Hall Engineering Co. Ltd., dated February 7, 2020 to the Minister of Transport was provided.

  • Moved By:Mayor Clark

    That the information be received.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark
    Absent (1)Councillor Donauer

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.1.2
Bylaw 3655 Amendment Proposal [File No. CK 185-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Email - Marcia Provenzano_Redacted.pdf

An email from Marcia Provenzano, dated February 13, 2020 was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix responded to questions of the Committee.

  • Moved By:Councillor Block

    That the matter be referred to the Administration for review of options for keeping sidewalks safe for all users with respect to electrical cords.


    In Favour: (4)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark
    Against: (1)Councillor Jeffries
    Absent (1)Councillor Donauer

    CARRIED

6.1.3
Central Area Transportation Planning Committee [File No. CK 155-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Letter - Central Area Transportation Planning Committee_Redacted.pdf

A letter from Steve Peters, Chairman, Central Area Transportation Planning Committee, dated January 29, 2020 was provided.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the information be received.


    In Favour: (4)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, and Councillor Gersher
    Absent (1)Councillor Donauer

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.2
Matters Requiring Direction
 

6.3
Requests to Speak (new matters)
 

7.
REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION
 

7.1
Information Reports
 

7.1.1
Safe Transportation for Ill Disabled Riders of Special Needs Transport [File No. CK 7305-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Safe Transportation for Ill Disabled Riders of Special Needs Transport.pdf
2.Append 1 - SHRC Achieving Accessible Public Transportation 2016.pdf
3.Email - SAAC.pdf
4.Letter - Mildred Kerr redacted.pdf

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented the report.

Letters from the following were provided:

  • Bill Lehne, Chair, Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee, dated February 13, 2020;
  • Mildred Kerr, dated February 14, 2020.

The Chair acknowledged that Mildred Kerr was in the gallery and wished to address the Committee.

Mildred Kerr expressed concern with regard to the current Access Transit system and the impact it has on dialysis patients.

  • Moved By:Mayor Clark

    That the information be forwarded to City Council, including a recommendation that it be forwarded to the Saskatchewan Health Authority outlining the impact of the current system on the existing Access Transit program and the clients of the dialysis program, in support of the pursuit of solutions.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark
    Absent (1)Councillor Donauer

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.2
2019 Summer Road Maintenance [File No. CK 6315-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - 2019 Summer Road Maintenance Summary.pdf

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented the report.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the report of the General Manager, Transportation and Construction Department dated March 2, 2020 be received as information.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark
    Absent (1)Councillor Donauer

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.3
Briarwood Neighbourhood Traffic Review [File No. CK 6320-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Briarwood Neighbourhood Traffic Review.pdf
2.Append 1 - Briarwood Neighbourhood Traffic Review.pdf

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented the report.

 

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That at the appropriate time, while the Administration is reviewing the posted speed limit residential review, that the Briarwood Community Center be included for consideration as a playground zone.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark
    Absent (1)Councillor Donauer

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.4
Lawson Heights and Lawson Heights Suburban Centre Neighbourhood Traffic Review [File No. CK 6320-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Lawson Heights and Lawson Heights SC Neighbourhood Traffic Review.pdf
2.Append 1 - Lawson Heights and Lawson Heights Suburban Centre Neighbourhood Traffic Review.pdf

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented the report.

  • Moved By:Councillor Block

    That the report of the General Manager, Transportation and Construction dated March 2, 2020 be received as information and forwarded to City Council for information.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark
    Absent (1)Councillor Donauer

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2
Approval Reports
 

7.2.1
Saskatoon Transportation Strategy – March 2020 Update [File No. CK 7000-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Saskatoon Transportation Strategy (STS) Update.pdf
2.Append 1 - Draft Saskatoon Transportation Strategy Framework.pdf
3.Append 2 - Map of known transportation projects and programs Big Picture Map.pdf
4.Append 3 - Detailed non-prioritized list of projects and programs Big Picture List.pdf

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented the report.

Director of Transportation Magus responded to questions of the Committee.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council:

    That the criteria for prioritizing transportation projects, as provided in the report of the General Manager, Transportation and Construction Department, dated March 2, 2020, be approved.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark
    Absent (1)Councillor Donauer

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.3
Decision Reports
 

8.
URGENT BUSINESS
 

9.
MOTIONS (Notice Previously Given)
 

10.
GIVING NOTICE
 

11.
IN CAMERA AGENDA ITEMS
 

12.
ADJOURNMENT
 

The meeting adjourned at 2:58 p.m.

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