PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON PLANNING,

DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Monday, October 17, 2022 at 9:30 A.m. - 1:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

PRESENT:

• Councillor T. Davies, Chair
• Councillor M. Loewen, Vice-Chair, via teleconference
• Councillor C. Block
• Councillor S. Gersher
• Councillor H. Gough
• His Worship, Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillor B. Dubois, 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 Gersher

  That the agenda be confirmed as presented.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher

  ​That the minutes of Regular Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services held on September 12, 2022 be approved.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.

COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

6.1

Delegated Authority Matters

6.2

Matters Requiring Direction

6.3

Requests to Speak (new matters)

6.3.1

Street Activity Subcommittee - Extreme Weather Strategy [CK 270-1]

A letter from the Street Activity Subcommittee dated October 6, 2022 was provided. 

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item.

DeeAnn Mercier, Chair, Street Activity Subcommittee, presented the letter and responded to questions of the Committee, along with General Manager, Community Services Lacroix.

Councillor Loewen excused herself from the meeting at 9:49 a.m.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That in consultation with the Extreme Weather Strategy partners, the Administration report back ahead of Spring 2023 on options to incorporate greater water access into the public realm, considering both civic-only solutions and partnered solutions.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Block

  That the Administration speak with festival partners on options to mitigate the risks of extreme heat and report back.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.

REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

7.1

Information Reports

7.1.1

Effectiveness of Short-Term Accommodation Regulations [CK 4350-71]

A report from the Administration was provided.

Licensing and Permitting Manager Wilson presented the report and responded to questions from the Committee.  

• Moved By: Mayor C. Clark

  That the report be received as information.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.2

Development Approval Coordination Strategy and Process Review [CK 4110-1]

A report from the Administration was provided.

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

• Moved By: Mayor C. Clark

  That the report be received as information and be forwarded to City Council as information. 

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.3

Body Camera Usage in Parking Services [CK 430-34]

A report from the Administration was provided.

Director of Community Standards Grazier presented the report and responded to questions from the Committee.

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher

  That the report be received as information. 

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2

Approval Reports

7.2.1

Proposed Amendments to The Animal Control Bylaw, and Dangerous Animals Bylaws [CK 151-15]

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report and responded to questions from the Committee, along with Director of Legal Standards Manastyrski and Director of Recreation and Community Development Roberts.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

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

  1. Proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7860, The Animal Control Bylaw, 1999 and Bylaw No. 8176, The Dangerous Animals Bylaw, 2003, as outlined in this report, be approved; and
  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 Favour: (5)	Councillor Davies, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.2

Funding for the Attainable Housing Program and Innovative Housing Incentives [750-4]

A report from the Administration was provided.

Director of Planning and Development Anderson presented the report and responded to questions from the Committee, along with General Manager, Community Services Lacroix, Chief Financial Officer Hack, and City Manager Jorgenson.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council that the following be forwarded for consideration by City Council at the 2023 Business Plan and Budget deliberations:

  1. a new mill rate contribution of $100,000 and a capital contribution of $300,000 toward the Saskatoon Attainable Housing Program; and
  2. a new capital project of $245,000 for the preparation of the new Housing Strategy, as outlined in Option 2.
  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the Administration bring forward funding source options at the time this matter is at Budget deliberations.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  The meeting recessed at 11:21 a.m. and reconvened at 11:31 a.m. with all members of the Committee in attendance, with the exception of Councillor Loewen. Councillor Dubois was also in attendance.

  
  

7.2.3

Third Avenue United Church - 304 3rd Avenue North – Funding Request [CK. 710-60]

The following documents were provided:

• Letter from the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, dated September 20, 2022; and
• Report of the Administration, dated September 7, 2022.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report and letter from the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee and responded to questions from the Committee. 

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher

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

  1. to approve funding, up to a maximum of $23,500 for exterior rehabilitation including painting, staining and window sealing at Third Avenue United Church 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.
  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.4

Application for Municipal Heritage Property Designation – Tees and Persse Building – 331 1st Avenue North [File No. CK. 710-71]

The following documents were provided:

• Letter from the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, dated September 20, 2022; and
• Report of the Administration, dated September 7, 2022.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report and letter from the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee and responded to questions from the Committee, along with Director of Planning and Development Anderson.

• Moved By: Councillor Block

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

  1. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare and bring forward a bylaw to designate the property at 331 1^st 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.
  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.3

Decision Reports

8.

MOTIONS (notice previously given)

9.

GIVING NOTICE

10.

URGENT BUSINESS

11.

IN CAMERA SESSION (if required)

12.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:44 a.m.