PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON PLANNING,

DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

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Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, Saskatoon City Hall
PRESENT:
  • Councillor D. Hill, Chair
  • Councillor T. Davies, Vice Chair
  • Councillor H. Gough
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries
  • Councillor A. Iwanchuk
  • His Worship, Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)
ALSO PRESENT:
  • Councillor C. Block
  • Councillor B. Dubois
  • General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
  • Solicitor J. Manastyrski
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant
  • Committee Assistant J. Hudson

The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis People.

 

Roll call was taken.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Iwanchuk
    1. That the request to speak from Kenneth Holmes dated September 11, 2020, be considered with Item 7.2.3;
    2. That letter submitting comments from Sarah Marchildon, Downtown Saskatoon dated September 13, 2020, be considered with Item 7.2.4; 
    3. That the following items with speakers be considered following adoption of the minutes:
      • 6.3.1. - Todd Brandt and Scott Ford
      • 7.2.3 - Kenneth Holmes; and
    4. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.
    In Favour: (6)Councillor Hill, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Mayor C. Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Davies

    ​That the minutes of Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services meeting held on August 17, 2020, be adopted.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Hill, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Mayor C. Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Item 6.3.1 was considered next.


The 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Work Plan of the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee dated August 26, 2020, submitted by Lenore Swystun, Chair, was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Department Lacroix introduced the item.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Gough

    That the 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Work Plan of the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee be forwarded to City Council for information.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Hill, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Mayor C. Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The following was provided:

  • Letter from Lenore Swystun, Chair, Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee dated September 4, 2020; and
  • Letter from Barb Biddle, Montgomery Community Association dated September 8, 2020

General Manager, Community Services Department Lacroix introduced the item.  It was noted Lenore Swystun was available via teleconference for any questions. 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Iwanchuk

    That the matter be referred to City Council for information.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Hill, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Mayor C. Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved ByCouncillor Gough

    That the Administration report back on a work plan and funding source to pursue the development of a management plan for the site, undertake a Natural Area Screening Study, and pursue opportunities for interpretation.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Hill, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Mayor C. Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

An email and letter from Todd Brandt, President & CEO, Tourism Saskatoon dated September 8, 2020 was provided regarding the above. 

General Manager, Community Services Department Lacroix provided background on the matter.

Todd Brandt was in attendance via teleconference and spoke to the Committee with respect to the impact of cancelling the Juno Awards on tourism in Saskatoon, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), and the Organizing Committee, and provided a verbal report on funding dollars.

Scott Ford, Chair of the Host Organizing Committee, spoke further via teleconference to the economic impact and answered questions.

Committee members expressed thanks to Todd Brandt and Scott Ford for their work and the  report, recognizing Todd's many contributions to the City and wished him well in retirement. 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Iwanchuk

    That the information be received.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Hill, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Mayor C. Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Item 7.2.3 was considered next. 


A report from the Administration was provided.

Lesley Anderson, Director of Planning and Development, presented the report.  She answered questions of the Committee, along with Kevin Kitchen, Community Development Manager and Christine Gutmann, Senior Project Planner.

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report and answered questions of Committee, along with Lesley Anderson, Director of Planning and Development.

A report from the Administration was provided.

Darren Crilly, Director of Parks presented the report and answered questions of Committee.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Jeffries

    That the report be forwarded to City Council's 2021 budget deliberations.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Hill, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Mayor C. Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

A report of the Fire Chief was provided.

Yvonne Raymer, Assistant Fire Chief, presented the report with a complementary PowerPoint presentation, and answered questions of Committee.

  • Moved ByMayor C. Clark

    That the Administration follow up with the Pleasant Hill, Caswell Hill and other affected Community Associations with the findings of this report for their feedback and further discussion.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Hill, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Mayor C. Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Department Lacroix presented the report.

Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer Anger and Becky Sasakamoose Kuffner, Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Coordinator, answered questions of the Committee.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Iwanchuk

    That the reports contained in items 7.1.1 to 7.1.5 be received as information.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Hill, Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Iwanchuk, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    The meeting recessed at 11:10 a.m. and reconvened at 11:20 a.m. with all Committee members present.


A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Department Lacroix, presented the report and answered questions of Committee along with Lesley Anderson, Director of Planning and Development.

Mayor Clark left the meeting at 11:34 a.m.  He was not present via teleconference for the following votes.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Gough

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

    1. That funding of 7% of the total capital cost of the construction of 30 affordable rental units at 3002 and 3012 Louise Avenue, by K.C. Charities, estimated at $339,574, be approved;
    2. That funding of 10% of the total capital cost of the construction of 10 affordable rental units at 2942-2944 Cumberland Avenue South, by The Lighthouse Supported Living, estimated at $47,200, be approved;
    3. That funding of 7% of the total capital cost of the construction of 15 affordable rental units at 412 Avenue P South, by Central Urban Métis Federation Inc., estimated at $178,437.49, be approved;
    4. That a 5-year incremental tax abatement be approved for The Lighthouse Supported Living project, estimated to be $4,952.40; and
    5. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary incentive agreements, and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal.
    In Favour: (5)Councillor Hill, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Iwanchuk
    Absent: (1)Mayor C. Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved ByCouncillor Gough

    That the Administration report back in time for City Council's 2021 budget deliberations on the necessary funding levels to achieve the housing business plan targets across the housing continuum and comment on the level of interest in the development community for these funds, recognizing some applications received were not funded to the extent eligible.

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

A report from the Administration was provided, along with a letter of support from Bob McNaughton on behalf of the Queen Elizabeth, Exhibition, Haultain Community Association (QEXCA), dated August 23, 2020.

Lesley Anderson, Director of Planning and Development, presented the report.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Gough

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council that the key strategies and recommendations in the Exhibition Local Area Plan, as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Community Services Department dated September 14, 2020, be approved.

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

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Department Lacroix presented the report and answered questions of Committee.

Kenneth Holmes, Third Avenue United Church Congregation, was in attendance via teleconference to address Committee with respect to the importance of the funding request. 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Davies

    That a report be forwarded to City Council with a recommendation to approve funding, up to a maximum of $20,000, for the repair of the roof at 304 3rd Avenue North and that the General Manager, Community Services Department, be authorized to remit payment of the grant to the Third Avenue United Church of Saskatoon Congregation following completion of the project.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Hill, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Jeffries
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved ByMayor C. Clark

    That the Administration report back on pending/expected applications for the heritage reserve and options for ensuring there is sufficient funding in the reserve to keep up with demand.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Hill, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Mayor C. Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Item 6.2.1. was considered next.


A report from the Administration was provided, along with a letter submitting comments from Sarah Marchildon, MarCom + Program Director, Downtown Saskatoon dated September 13, 2020.

Mike Libke, Special Use Facilities and Capital Planning Manager, presented the report.  Andrew Roberts, Director of Recreation and Community Development, answered questions of Committee.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Gough

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

    1. The proposed amendments to Policy No. C03-026, Provision of Civic Services, be approved; and
    2. That the City Clerk be requested to update Council Policy C03-026, Provision of Civic Services, as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Community Services Department dated September 14, 2020.
    In Favour: (5)Councillor Hill, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Iwanchuk
    Absent: (1)Mayor C. Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

A report from the Administration was provided and presented by General Manager, Community Services Department Lacroix.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Davies
    1. That a lease extension and amending agreement with Trades Labour Corporation for Unit 1, 325 – 3rd Avenue North for a three-year term be approved as per the terms and conditions stated within the report of the Chief Financial Officer dated September 14, 2020; and
    2. 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.
    In Favour: (5)Councillor Hill, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Iwanchuk
    Absent: (1)Mayor C. Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

A report of the City Solicitor was provided.

Mike Libke, Special Use Facilities and Capital Planning Manager, presented the report.  Andrew Roberts, Director of Recreation and Community Development and Brad Babyak, Recreation Services Manager, answered questions of Committee. 

Councillor Iwanchuk moved the following motion; however left the meeting at 11:59 a.m. and was not present via teleconference for the vote. 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Iwanchuk

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

    1. That proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7860, Animal Control Bylaw, 1999, as outlined in Option 1- Maximum of Four Dogs in Off-Leash Areas and Implementation of a Commercial Dog Walker Permit Process Allowing up to Eight Dogs at Approved Off-Leash Areas, and the implementation of a Commercial Dog Walking Permit process be approved; and
    2. That the City Solicitor be requested to make the necessary amendments to Bylaw No. 7860, Animal Control Bylaw, 1999.
    In Favour: (4)Councillor Hill, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
    Absent: (2)Councillor Iwanchuk, and Mayor C. Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The meeting adjourned at 12:04 p.m.

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