MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, September 24, 2018 at 1:00 P.m. - 2:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chamber, City Hall

PRESENT:

• His Worship, Mayor C. Clark, in the Chair
• Councillor C. Block
• Councillor T. Davies
• Councillor R. Donauer
• Councillor B. Dubois
• Councillor S. Gersher
• Councillor H. Gough
• Councillor D. Hill
• Councillor A. Iwanchuk
• Councillor Z. Jeffries
• Councillor M. Loewen

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager J. Jorgenson
• City Solicitor P. Warwick
• CFO & General Manager, Asset & Financial Management K. Tarasoff
• General Manager, Community Services R. Grauer
• A/General Manager, Corporate Performance D. Willems
• A/General Manager, Transportation & Utilities A. Gardiner
• City Clerk J. Sproule
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

The National Anthem was played and Mayor Clark called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Metis People.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk

  1.  That the following speakers be added to Item 6.1:
  - Warrick Baijius, dated September 21, 2018 (including submission);
  - Meghan Michelson, dated September 21, 2018;
  - Candace Savage, dated September 22, 2018 (PowerPoint)

  2.  That the request to speak from Harold Sokyrka, dated September 21, 2018, be added to Item 8.3.1;

  3.  That the following letters be added to Item 9.3.1:

  Requests to Speak
  - Harold Sokyrka, dated September 21, 2018;

  Submitting Comments
  - Frank Regier, dated September 19, 2018;
  - Dennis Anderson, dated September 21, 2018

  4.  That the following letters be added to Item 9.7.1:

  Requesting to Speak
  - Hyder Abbas, dated September 24, 2018;
  - Carlo Triolo, Saskatchewan Taxi Cab Association, dated September 24, 2018 (including submission);
  - Shafqat Mahmood, dated September 23, 2018;
  - Malik Draz, USW Local 2014, dated September 24, 2018 (including submission);
  - Mark Gill, dated September 24, 2018; and
  - Ahsan Kamboh, dated September 24, 2018
  
  5.  That the following letters be added to Item 9.8.1:

  Requesting to Speak
  - Adi Ramachandran, President, Saskatoon Farmers' Market Co-operative, dated September 21, 2018;
  - RJ Nichol, The Square Cup Café, dated September 20, 2018;
  - Penny McKinlay, dated September 20, 2018;
  - Don Kossick, dated September 21, 2018;
  - Barb Stefanyshyn-Cote, BlackFox, dated September 22, 2018;
  - John Cote, BlackFox, dated September 22, 2018;
  - Michelle Zimmer, dated September 23, 2018;
  - Erika Quiring, dated September 23, 2018;
  - Phillip Wasson, dated September 23, 2018;
  - Haley Kretzer, dated September 24, 2018;
  - Keith Jorgenson, dated September 24, 2018;
  - Miki Mappin, dated September 24, 2018;
  - Francisco Pino, dated September 24, 2018;
  - Victoria Tannous, dated September 24, 2018;

  Submitting Comments
  - Keith Bell, dated September 20, 2018;
  - Peter Warkentin, dated September 21, 2018;
  - Molly Nichol, dated September 23, 2018;
  - Karen Cranston, dated September 23, 2018;
  - Joanne Halter, Mistick Acres, dated September 23, 2018;
  - Sandra Finney, dated September 23, 2018;
  - Jennifer Menat, dated September 23, 2018;
  - Terry Lowe, dated September 23, 2018;
  - Tyra Beardy, dated September 23, 2018;
  - Connie Gutwin, dated September 23, 2018;
  - Christine Boehmer, dated September 23, 2018;
  - Bessie Aida Pino, dated September 23, 2018;
  - Patricia Lyon, dated September 24, 2018;
  - Hazel Hill, dated September 24, 2018;
  - Joanne Blythe, dated September 24, 2018;
  - Angela Kalinowski, dated September 24, 2018;
  - Linda Charlton, dated September 24, 2018;
  - Gord Enns, Saskatoon Food Council, dated September 24, 2018;
  - Mary Scissons, dated September 24, 2018;
  - Ali Abukar, Executive Director, Saskatoon Open Door Society, dated September 24, 2018;
  - Tim Hutchinson, dated September 24, 2018;
  - Mateen Raazi, dated September 24, 2018;
  - Royal Burke, dated September 24, 2018;
  - Catherine Perehudoff Fowler, dated September 24, 2018;

  6.  That Item 9.11.2 be brought forward and considered with Item 6.1;

  7.  That Items 9.3.2 and 9.3.3 be brought forward and considered with Item 9.3.1;

  8. ​That the speakers be heard and the items with speakers be considered immediately following Public Acknowledgements as follows:

  - Item 6.1
    -- Warrick Baijius
    -- Meghan Michelson
    -- Candace Savage (PowerPoint)

  - Item 8.3.1 - Harold Sokyrka

  - Item 9.3.1
    -- Brian Sawatzky
    -- Harold Sokyrka

  - Item 9.7.1
    -- Hyder Abbas
    -- Carlo Triolo
    -- Shafqat Mahmood
    -- Malik Draz
    -- Mark Gill
  
  - Item 9.8.1
    -- Adi Ramachandran
    -- RJ Nichol
    -- Penny McKinlay
    -- Don Kossick
    -- Barb Stefanyshyn-Cote
    -- John Cote
    -- Michelle Zimmer
    -- Erika Quiring
    -- Phillip Wasson
    -- Haley Kretzer
    -- Keith Jorgenson
    -- Miki Mappin
    -- Francisco Pino
    -- Victoria Tannous; and

  9.  That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

  In Favour: (11)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

3.1

Councillor Iwanchuk - 2017 Contract Negotiations (2017 – 2018) – The Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local No. 59  [File No. CK. 4720-4]

Councillor Iwanchuk is employed with CUPE.

3.2

Councillor Gersher - Consultation with Flex Services and Sask Plates Proposal Proponents [File No. CK. 7000-1 x 307-4]

Councillor Gersher's family is in a business that could be seen to be in conflict with the taxi industry.

3.3

Councillor Gersher - Levy to Support Accessible Taxi Services [File No. CK. 7000-1]

Councillor Gersher's family is in a business that could be seen to be in conflict with the taxi industry.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on August 27, 2018, be adopted.

  In Favour: (11)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

Councillor Gough - Sanctum 1.5 Opening

Councillor Gough congratulated Sanctum 1.5 on its recent opening that she attended on behalf of City Council.

5.2

Councillor Iwanchuk - Tribute to Humboldt Broncos Families and First Responders

Councillor Iwanchuk attended the Blades season opener and commended Councillor Davies and others who helped organize a special tribute to the Humboldt Brocos families and first responders at the opener.

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.1

Proposed Amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw – Speed Limit Change [File No. CK 6320-1]

The City Clerk reported that City Council considered the above matter at its meeting held on August 27, 2018, as set out in the attached resolution package.  With respect to the speed limit on McOrmond Drive, City Council defeated a motion that a speed limit of 60 KPH on McOrmond Drive from Central Avenue to Wanuskewin Road be established. City Council subsequently moved the following motions:

"That a speed limit of 70 kph on McOrmond Drive from Central Avenue to Wanuskewin Road be established."

IN DEFERRAL

That consideration of speed limits on McOrmond Drive from Central to Wanuskewin be deferred to the September Council meeting and that administration bring forward a detailed map of the area and bylaw information.

The referenced additional information was provided by Administration.

The following letters were provided:

Requesting to Speak

- Warrick Baijius, dated September 21, 2018 (PowerPoint);
- Meghan Michelson, dated September 21, 2018;
- Candace Savage, dated September 22, 2018 (PowerPoint)

Submitting Comments

• David Cross, dated August 28, 2018;
• Ann Martin, dated August 28, 2018; and
• Robert Morgan, dated September 11, 2018.

Council heard from the following speakers on this matter:

- Mr. Warrick Baijius (PowerPoint)
- Ms. Meghan Michelson
- Ms. Candace Savage (PowerPoint)

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That a speed limit of 70 kph on McOrmond Drive from Central Avenue to Wanuskewin Road be established.

  In Favour: (9)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Jeffries
  Against: (2)	Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED
• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That Administration report back with information on the Small Swale related to but not limited to its ecological integrity, future plans and policies related to this natural area. This report should provide a basis for background information on the Small Swale.

  In Favour: (11)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Pursuant to resolution, Item 9.11.2 was brought forward and considered.  Bylaw No. 9531 was passed.

  
  

7.

QUESTION PERIOD

7.1

Councillor Hill - Restitution for Clean-up and Damages

Councillor Hill inquired if the City has the ability under section 42 of the Criminal Justice Act for clean-up programming for youth sentences and if the City seeks restitution.  He further inquired if restitution is sought when sound walls are damaged.

City Solicitor Warrick provided a response.

7.2

Councillor Donauer - Tickets for Parking Utility Trailers in Front of Homes

Councillor Donauer inquired about the ticketing process for utility trailers that are parked in front of homes.

General Manager, Community Services Department Grauer responded that these types of tickets are typically complaint driven.

7.3

Councillor Jeffries - Tickets for Utility Trailers

Councillor Jeffries asked if there is anything in the Bylaw that makes an allowance for one-time occurrences, such as a warning system. 

A/General Manager, Transportation & Utilities Department Gardiner provided information regarding a right-of-way permit that can be obtained for certain uses.

Councillor Jeffries further inquired if there is information that a citizen would know to obtain a right-of-way permit. 

General Manager, Community Services Department Grauer provided a response.

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items 8.1.1, 8.3.1 and 8.4.2 were removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.2; 8.2.1 to 8.2.3; 8.3.2 to 8.3.9; 8.4.1, 8.4.3; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.7 be adopted as one motion.

  In Favour: (11)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.1.1

Request for Funding and Policy Revisions - Special Events Policy No. C03-007 [File No. CK 1870-15 and RCD 1870-12-2]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That consideration of this matter be deferred to the October 22, 2018 meeting.

  In Favour: (8)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Absent: (3)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Iwanchuk

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 8.4.2 was considered next.

  
  

8.1.2

Award of Contract - Kinsmen Park Parking Strategy and Transportation Study [File No. CK 4205-9-3 and RS 4206-KI-12]

• Recommendation
  1. That the award of contract for Request for Proposals No. 18-0544 to WSP Canada Group Limited for the Kinsmen Park Parking Strategy and Transportation Study, for a total amount of $77,880, plus taxes, be approved; 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 contract documents under the Corporate Seal.

8.2

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.2.1

Business Improvement Districts’ Audit Requirements [File No. CK. 1680-1]

• Recommendation
  1. That Clause 13 or 16, as appropriate, Fiscal Year and Annual Report of the Board for Business Improvement District Bylaw Nos. 6710, 6731, 7092 7891 and 9235 be amended to permit a Business Improvement District with less than $250,000 in annual revenue the ability to choose a review engagement over an audit at the discretion of their Board of Directors;
  2. That Clause 12 or 15, as appropriate, Auditor of the Board for Business Improvement District Bylaw Nos. 6710, 6731, 7092 7891 and 9235 be amended to outline that the selection of an external auditor is at the Business Improvement Districts Board of Director’s discretion; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be requested to amend BID Bylaw Nos. 6710, 6731, 7092, 7891 and 9235.

8.2.2

Neighbourhood Land Development Fund Allocation of Profits [File No. CK. 6050-10 x1702-1 and AF. 1702-1 x 1431-1]

• 1. That $10 million in profits be declared from the Neighbourhood Land Development Fund; and
  2. That $10 million in profits from the Neighbourhood Land Development Fund be allocated to Capital Project No. 2407 - Chief Mistawasis Bridge (formerly North Commuter Parkway) and Traffic Bridge Replacement Project.

8.2.3

Sale of Civic Scrap Metal – Award of Request for Proposal [File No. CK. 7830-5 x 1250-1 and AF. 1000-1]

• 1. That the proposal submitted by Inland Steel Products Inc. for the Sale and Pick-Up of Civic Scrap Metal, at a total estimated price of $353,583.00 plus applicable taxes, be approved; and
  2. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents as prepared by the City Solicitor under the Corporate Seal.

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.3.1

Update on Curbside Recycling Program [File No. CK. 7830-5]

Request to Speak - Harold Sokyrka, dated September 21, 2018

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Mr. Harold Sokyrka spoke regarding this matter as well as provided comments to Item 9.3.1.

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That the City of Saskatoon enter into a pilot program partnership with Sarcan Recycling to expand glass recycling to the four Sarcan Depot locations in Saskatoon.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.2

Geospatial Governance and Strategy Roadmap - Consulting Services - Award of Request for Proposal [File No. CK. 116-1]

• 1.That the proposal submitted by ESRI Canada for consulting services for Geospatial Governance and Strategy Roadmap, at an estimated cost of $151,500 plus applicable taxes, be approved; and

  2.That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents as prepared by the City Solicitor under the Corporate Seal.

8.3.3

City of Saskatoon Joins the Local Internet Exchange [File No. CK. 233-1 x 261-18]

• Recommendation
  1. That the City of Saskatoon join the Saskatoon Internet Exchange as a non-profit member; and
  2. That a member of Administration, as determined by the City Manager, be permitted to serve on the Board of Directors for the Saskatoon Internet Exchange.

8.3.4

Renewal of Microsoft Licenses – Sole Source [File No. CK. 261-1 x 1100-1]

• Recommendation
  1. That the City enter into a sole source agreement with Microsoft for a three-year license renewal for Microsoft Direct Server and Cloud Enrollment for the total cost of $879,281.28 (plus applicable taxes);
  2. That the City enter into a sole source agreement with Microsoft for a three-year license renewal for Microsoft Enterprise Enrollment for the total cost of $4,163,846.04 (plus applicable taxes); and
  3. That Purchasing Services issue the appropriate purchase order.

8.3.5

Request for Sanitary Sewer Charge Exemption – Cindercrete Products Ltd.  [CK. 1905-2]

• Recommendation
  1. That the request for sanitary sewer charge exemption for Cindercrete Mining Supplies Ltd., 605 C Avenue P South, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, be approved; and
  2. That the Director of Corporate Revenue be requested to remove the sanitary sewer charge from the above applicant’s Utility Bill for water meter #20126718, retroactive to the date the second water meter was installed, June 27, 2018.

8.3.6

Request for Sanitary Sewer Charge Exemption – Cindercrete Mining Supplies Ltd. [CK. 1905-2]

• Recommendation
  1. That the request for sanitary sewer charge exemption for Cindercrete Products Ltd., 605 Avenue P South, Saskatoon Saskatchewan, be approved; and
  2. That the Director of Corporate Revenue be requested to remove the sanitary sewer charge from the above applicant’s Utility Bill for water meter #20092752, retroactive to the date the second water meter was installed, June 27, 2018.

8.3.7

Smart Grid Control System – Outage Management System – Award of Contract [CK. 2000-1]

• Recommendation
  1. That the proposal submitted by Survalent Technology Corporation for supply of an Outage Management System, including a five-year software maintenance period at a total estimated cost of $379,986.30 (including GST and PST) be approved; and
  2. That Purchasing Services issue the appropriate Purchase Order.

8.3.8

Contract Approval – Hydrovac and Directional Drilling Services [CK. 2300-1]

• Recommendation
  1. That the Administration enter into agreement with Klark’s Trenching Ltd. for the supply of Hydrovac and Directional Drilling Services at a cost of $211,713.12 (including taxes); and
  2. That Purchasing Services authorize the appropriate purchase order.

8.3.9

Contract Approval – Heavy Grit and Sludge Disposal [CK. 7800-1]

• Recommendation
  1. That the Administration enter into an agreement with Loraas Landfill for the disposal of heavy grit and sludge from the City’s Biosolids Handling Facility at a cost of $785,887.99 (including taxes);and
  2. That Purchasing Services authorize the appropriate purchase order.

8.4

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.4.1

Traffic Calming Policy [Files CK 6320-0 and TS 6350]

• That the proposed Traffic Calming Policy be approved.

8.4.2

Traffic Control at Pedestrian Crossings Policy Update [Files CK 6150-0 and TS 6150]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That the Council Policy C07-018, Traffic Control at Pedestrian Crossings, updates based on the TAC Guide as outlined in the report of the A/General Manager, Transportation & Utilities Department dated September 10, 2018, be approved.

  In Favour: (6)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
  Absent: (5)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED

  Item 9.4.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.4.3

88 King Street Equipment Storage Facility – 2018 Budget Adjustment Request [Files CK 665-1, x1702-1 and 634-10]

• Recommendation

  That a budget adjustment of $50,000 to Capital Project #2269 – TU Accommodation Construction funded from the Roadways and Operations Building Major Repair Reserve and the TU Department Capital Reserve be approved to install safety retrofits on the 88 King Street property for winter equipment storage.

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Amendments to Council Policy No. C01-017, Use of Council Chambers and Committee Rooms (File No. CK. 640-5)

• Recommendation
  1. That the proposed amendments to Council Policy No. C01-017, Use of Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, be approved; and
  2. That the City Clerk be requested to amend Council Policy No. C01-017 as outlined in the report of the CFO/General Manager, Asset and Financial Management Department, dated September 17, 2018.

8.5.2

Regional Water and Wastewater Update (File No. CK. 7781-1)

• Recommendation

  That the Administration be directed to prepare future water and wastewater utility rate structure based on the approach outlined in the report of the A/General Manager, Transportation & Utilities Department dated September 17, 2018.

8.5.3

2019 Appointments of Deputy Mayor (File No. CK. 255-3)

• Recommendation

  That the 2019 appointments of Deputy Mayor, as described in the report and attachment of the City Clerk dated September 17, 2018, be approved.

8.5.4

Appointment – Municipal Planning Commission (File No. CK. 175-16)

• Recommendation

  That Francois Rivard be appointed as the representative of Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools on the Municipal Planning Commission.

8.5.5

Appointment – Downtown Saskatoon Board of Management (File No. CK. 175-48)

• Recommendation

  That the appointment of Janice Sander to the Board of Management for Downtown Saskatoon be confirmed.

8.5.6

2019 Annual Appointments – Personnel Subcommittee (File No. CK. 4510-1)

• Recommendation

  That Mayor Clark and Councillors Iwanchuk, Donauer, and Dubois be reappointed to the Personnel Subcommittee to September, 2019.

8.5.7

2019 Annual Appointments – Members of City Council to the Governance and Priorities Committee and Standing Policy Committees (File No. CK. 225-4-3)

• Recommendation
  1. That all members of City Council be appointed to the Governance and Priorities Committee; and
  2. That Councillors be appointed to Standing Policy Committees as follows:
     - Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services – Davies, Gersher, Gough, Hill, Loewen
     - Transportation – Block, Donauer, Dubois, Gersher, Jeffries
     - Planning, Development & Community Services – Davies, Gough, Hill, Iwanchuk, Jeffries
     - Finance – Block, Donauer, Dubois, Iwanchuk, Loewen. 

9.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND ADMINISTRATION

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development And Community Services

9.2

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.3

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities And Corporate Services

9.3.1

Waste Management Levels of Service – Curbside Organics and Pay as You Throw Waste Utility [CK. 116-2 x 7830-1]

The following letters were provided:

Request to Speak

• Brian Sawatzky, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee, dated September 18, 2018;
• Harold Sokyrka, dated September 21, 2018

Submitting Comments

• Henry Dayday, dated September 10, 2018;
• Wesley MacPherson, dated September 11, 2018;
• Ken King, dated September 14, 2018;
• Brian Breit, dated September 17, 2018;
• Paul Fedec, dated September 17, 2018;
• Frank Regier, dated September 19, 2018;
• Dennis Anderson, dated September 21, 2018; and
• Louise Butterfield, dated September 24, 2018

Pursuant to resolution, Items 9.3.2 and 9.3.3 were brought forward and considered with this item.

The Administration presented all three items together with a PowerPoint.

Mr. Brian Sawatsky spoke regarding this matter on behalf of the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee.

Mr. Harold Sokyrka was not present in the gallery.

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
  1. That a city-wide curbside organics program be established;
  2. That curbside waste collection be funded as a utility;
  3. That curbside organics collection be funded as a utility;
  4. That Option 1: year round, bi-weekly organics and waste collection be implemented as the new waste management service level for all curbside residential households;
  5. That $13.6M in capital funding be approved to implement Option 1 and that funding be borrowed from the future utility;
  6. That the compost depots continue to operate with the existing level of service; and
  7. That 2019 be the final season for the Green Cart subscription program and that a deadline of April 15, 2019, be implemented for new subscriptions.
• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That, regarding motion 4, the following words be added "and that there be further consideration for a second option to be added for weekly pick-ups of organics in June, July, August and September.
• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That the date for the deferral be changed to October 22, 2018.

  In Favour: (6)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (5)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Iwanchuk

  CARRIED
• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk

  That the hour of the meeting be extended to 5:30 p.m.

  In Favour: (10)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED

  The meeting recessed at 5:30 p.m. and reconvened at 8:41 p.m. following the Public Hearing meeting.

  
  

• In Deferral

  Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  That motions 1 through 7 be deferred to December 17, 2018.

• The deferral motion as amended:

  Recommendation

  That motions 1 through 7 be deferred to October 22, 2018.

  In Favour: (6)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (5)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Iwanchuk

  CARRIED
• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill
  1. That Administration report back to City Council on details of collections and organics costs in other cities.
  2. That Administration report back to City Council with options under The Cities Act to create future waste or organics utilities with a blended funding model.  This could consider applying existing mill rate dollars from multiple property classes towards future utilities.
  3. That any future organics RFP include options about provision of green bins, bin collection, summer pickup frequency, and material processing.

  In Favour: (7)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (4)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Iwanchuk

  CARRIED
• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  That Administration report back to City Council on the implications of implementing Pay-Per-Tip for the PAYT program, along with a timeline.

  In Favour: (3)	Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Gough
  Against: (8)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  DEFEATED

9.3.2

Ability-to-Pay Considerations for an Expanded Curbside Waste Utility [CK. 7830-1]

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That the guiding principles outlined in the September 10, 2018 report of the A/General Manager, Corporate Performance set the framework and future rates of the Unified Waste Utility.
• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  That the following collective benefit services remain funded by property taxes and not be funded by the new waste utility: Recovery Park, City-wide organics and recycling depots, Household Hazardous Waste programs, and administration, waste diversion planning, general education/enforcement, monitoring and reporting that benefits all programs.
• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That this matter be deferred to the October 22, 2018 meeting of City Council.

  In Favour: (10)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (1)	Councillor Davies

  CARRIED

9.3.3

Unified Waste Utility – Utility Rate Setting Philosophy [CK. 1905-1 x 7830-1]

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
  1. That Administration be directed to recommend initial utility rates that encourage diversion, and;
  2. That Administration implement Option Three as the multi-year rate setting philosophy for the Unified Waste Utility, should it be approved.
• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That this matter be deferred to the October 22, 2018 meeting of City Council.

  In Favour: (10)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (1)	Councillor Davies

  CARRIED

  The meeting was recessed at 11:05 p.m. and was reconvened on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.   Item 9.7.1 was the next item to be considered.

  
  

9.4

Standing Policy Committee on Transportation

9.4.1

Vision Zero [Files CK 6320-1 and TS 6330-8]

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  That consideration of this matter be deferred to the October 22, 2018 meeting.

  In Favour: (6)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

9.5.1

2019 City Council and Committee Meeting Schedule (File No. CK. 255-1)

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
  1. That City Council adopt the meeting schedule set out in Attachment 2 to this report; and
  2. That one of the quarterly scheduled Special/Joint GPC dates include a meeting with the Board of Police Commissioners on an ongoing basis.

  In Favour: (7)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
  Absent: (4)	Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED

9.6

Asset & Financial Management Department

9.6.1

Request for Lease Approval of 4018 Burron Avenue and Direct Sale of 4018 Aronec Avenue [File No. CK. 4129-22]

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough
  1. That Administration be authorized to terminate the Lease Agreement with 101241938 Saskatchewan Ltd. at 4018 Aronec Avenue;
  2. That the Administration be authorized to enter into a new Lease Agreement with 101241938 Saskatchewan Ltd. at 4018 Burron Avenue under the same terms used in the previous Lease Agreement at 4018 Aronec Avenue;
  3. That the Administration be authorized to sell by direct sale 4018 Aronec Avenue (Lot 4, Block 934, Plan 102100543) to Kliewer Buildings Ltd.; and
  4. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreements and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal.

  In Favour: (8)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Absent: (3)	Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Iwanchuk

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 9.7.2 was considered next.

  
  

9.7

Community Services Department

9.7.1

Consultation with Flex Services and Sask Plates Proposal Proponents [File No. CK. 7000-1 x 307-4]

• Councillor Gersher declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Gersher's family is in a business that could be seen to be in conflict with the taxi industry.)

Requesting to Speak
- Hyder Abbas, dated September 24, 2018;
- Carlo Triolo, Saskatchewan Taxi Cab Association, dated September 24, 2018 (including submission);
- Shafqat Mahmood, dated September 23, 2018;
- Malik Draz, USW Local 2014, dated September 24, 2018 (including submission);
- Mark Gill, dated September 24, 2018; and
- Ahsan Kamboh, dated September 24, 2018

Councillor Gersher excused herself from discussion and voting on this matter due to a conflict of interest and left the Council Chamber.

Council heard from the following speakers regarding this matter:

- Mr. Carlo Triolo, Saskatchewan Taxi Cab Association
- Mr. Shafqat Mahmood
- Mr. Malik Draz, USW Local 2014
- Mr. Mark Gill
- Mr. Hyder Abbas

Mayor Clark ascertained that Mr. Ahsan Kamboh was not present in the gallery.

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  That the report of the General Manager, Community Services Department, dated September 24, 2018, be received as information.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That Administration report on what would happen if an additional 30 – 50 Sask Plates were introduced into the taxi market and those plates be allotted to drivers only.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That the Administration report back following an analysis of best available trip data on current unmet demand within the taxi industry, and on the ability of the existing taxi licenses to meet peak demand. That the Flex Service, Sask Plates, and August 8, 2018, consultation proposals be re-evaluated on the basis of this analysis and provide a proposal regarding how many taxi licenses would best meet demand in Saskatoon today and going forward.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That, at the time the TNC bylaw comes forward, the Administration bring a companion report with the most up-to-date information concerning caps on TNCs.

  In Favour: (10)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  The meeting was recessed at 3:13 p.m. and reconvened at 3:24 p.m.  Councillor Gersher re-entered the meeting.  The next item considered was Item 9.8.1.

  
  

9.7.2

Levy to Support Accessible Taxi Services [File No. CK. 7000-1]

• Councillor Gersher declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Gersher's family is in a business that could be seen to be in conflict with the taxi industry.)

Councillor Gersher excused herself from discussion and voting on this matter due to a conflict of interest and left the Council Chamber.

The Administration presented with a short PowerPoint.

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That the City Solicitor, in drafting the stand-alone Transportation Network Company Bylaw, be requested to include provisions for an accessibility levy of $0.07 per trip.

  In Favour: (6)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
  Absent: (4)	Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED
• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  That the report be forwarded to the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee for feedback in advance of future reading of a stand-alone Transportation Network Company Bylaw.

  In Favour: (6)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
  Absent: (4)	Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED

  Councillor Gersher re-entered the Council meeting.

  Item 9.8.2 was considered next.

  
  

9.8

Corporate Performance Department

9.8.1

Farmers’ Market Building Lease and Operating Agreement Renewal [File No. CK. 4129-22]

The following letters were provided:

Requesting to Speak
- Adi Ramachandran, President, Saskatoon Farmers' Market Co-operative, dated September 21, 2018;
- RJ Nichol, The Square Cup Café, dated September 20, 2018;
- Penny McKinlay, dated September 20, 2018;
- Don Kossick, dated September 21, 2018;
- Barb Stefanyshyn-Cote, BlackFox, dated September 22, 2018;
- John Cote, BlackFox, dated September 22, 2018;
- Michelle Zimmer, dated September 23, 2018;
- Erika Quiring, dated September 23, 2018;
- Phillip Wasson, dated September 23, 2018;
- Haley Kretzer, dated September 24, 2018;
- Keith Jorgenson, dated September 24, 2018;
- Miki Mappin, dated September 24, 2018;
- Francisco Pino, dated September 24, 2018;
- Victoria Tannous, dated September 24, 2018;

Submitting Comments

- Kevin Petty, dated September 17, 2018;
- Kali Gartner, dated September 17, 2018;
- Kari Klassen, dated September 16, 2018;
- Keith Bell, dated September 20, 2018;
- Peter Warkentin, dated September 21, 2018;
- Molly Nichol, dated September 23, 2018;
- Karen Cranston, dated September 23, 2018;
- Joanne Halter, Mistick Acres, dated September 23, 2018;
- Sandra Finney, dated September 23, 2018;
- Jennifer Menat, dated September 23, 2018;
- Terry Lowe, dated September 23, 2018;
- Tyra Beardy, dated September 23, 2018;
- Connie Gutwin, dated September 23, 2018;
- Christine Boehmer, dated September 23, 2018;
- Bessie Aida Pino, dated September 23, 2018;
- Patricia Lyon, dated September 24, 2018;
- Hazel Hill, dated September 24, 2018;
- Joanne Blythe, dated September 24, 2018;
- Angela Kalinowski, dated September 24, 2018;
- Linda Charlton, dated September 24, 2018;
- Gord Enns, Saskatoon Food Council, dated September 24, 2018;
- Mary Scissons, dated September 24, 2018;
- Ali Abukar, Executive Director, Saskatoon Open Door Society, dated September 24, 2018;
- Tim Hutchinson, dated September 24, 2018;
- Mateen Raazi, dated September 24, 2018;
- Royal Burke, dated September 24, 2018;
- Catherine Perehudoff Fowler, dated September 24, 2018; and
- Mark Meyers dated September 24, 2018

Council heard from the following speakers regarding this matter:

- Mr. Adi Ramachandran, President, Saskatoon Farmers' Market Co-operative

Councillor Iwanchuk excused herself for the remainder of the meeting.

- Mr. RJ Nicol
- Ms. Penny McKinlay
- Mr. Don Kossick

Councillor Hill excused himself for the remainder of the meeting.

Councillor Davies excused himself from the meeting temporarily.

- Ms. Barb Stefanyshyn-Cote
- Ms. Michelle Zimmer
- Ms. Erica Quiring
- Ms. Haley Kretzer
- Mr. Keith Jorgenson
- Ms. Miki Mappin

Mayor Clark ascertained that Messrs. John Cote and Philp Wasson were not present in the gallery.

It was noted that the hour of the meeting was 5:00 p.m.  A motion was passed to extend the meeting beyond 5:00 p.m. in order to hear the remainder of the speakers.

Council heard from the following remaining speakers:

- Mr. Francisco Pino
- Ms. Victoria Tannous

The meeting was recessed at 5:25 p.m. and reconvened at 5:50 p.m.  Councillors Davies, Hill and Iwanchuk were not in attendance.

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the Administration be directed to prepare and issue a Request For Proposal to lease the Farmers’ Market Building within River Landing, seeking a proponent to develop and manage a six-day-a-week public and farmers’ market and revising the proposed scoring matrix in order to provide specific consideration for:

  • Dedicated farmers’ market days
  • More explicit evaluation of ‘authenticity’ with respect to local produce and content

   

  Councillor Loewen excused herself for the remainder of the meeting.

  
  
• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the word "public" be replaced with the words "animated public facility".

  In Favour: (7)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED

• The main motion as amended:

  Recommendation

  That the Administration be directed to prepare and issue a Request For Proposal to lease the Farmers’ Market Building within River Landing, seeking a proponent to develop and manage a six-day-a-week animated public facility and farmers’ market and revising the proposed scoring matrix in order to provide specific consideration for:

  • Dedicated farmers’ market days
  • More explicit evaluation of ‘authenticity’ with respect to local produce and content

  In Favour: (6)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
  Against: (1)	Councillor Gersher
  Absent: (4)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED

  Item 8.1.1 was considered next.

  
  

9.8.2

2017 Contract Negotiations (2017 – 2018) – The Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local No. 59  [File No. CK. 4720-4]

• Councillor Iwanchuk declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Iwanchuk is employed with CUPE.)

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies
  1. That the proposed changes set out in the revision to the Collective Agreement with respect to the 2017 – 2018 Collective Agreement with The Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local No. 59 be approved; and
  2. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the revised contract under the Corporate Seal.

      

  In Favour: (7)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
  Absent: (3)	Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED

9.9

Transportation & Utilities Department

9.10

Office of the City Clerk

9.11

Office of the City Solicitor

9.11.1

Governance Review – Advisory Committees – Amendment to The Procedures and Committees Bylaw - Proposed Bylaw No. 9532 [File No. CK. 255-2 x225-1]

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9532, The Procedures and Committees Amendment Bylaw and give same its FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (7)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
  Absent: (4)	Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED
• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  ​That Bylaw No.9532 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (7)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
  Absent: (4)	Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED
• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No.9532 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (7)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
  Absent: (4)	Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED
• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  ​That Bylaw No. 9532 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: (7)	Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries
  Absent: (4)	Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED

9.11.2

Proposed Amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw – Speed Limit Changes - Proposed Bylaw No. 9531 [File No. CK. 6320-1]

Pursuant to resolution, this item was considered following Item 6.1.

• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9531, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2018 (No. 3) and give same its FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (10)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED
• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  ​That Bylaw No. 9531 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (10)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED
• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9531 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (11)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Recommendation
  Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That Bylaw No.9531 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)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED

9.12

Other Reports

10.

INQUIRIES

11.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

12.

GIVING NOTICE

12.1

Councillor Jeffries - Vacant Sites in New Developments - Signage

Councillor Jeffries gave the following Notice of Motion:

“TAKE NOTICE that at the next Regular Business Meeting of City Council I will move the following motion:

‘That administration report back about how vacant sites in new developments can be appropriately signed to better communicate future land uses identified in neighbourhood concept plans.’”

13.

URGENT BUSINESS

14.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

15.

ADJOURNMENT

The Regular Business Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. on September 25, 2018.