1. That the remaining four City Entrance Signs, proposed to be created as per the Highway Entrance Features Concept Plan, not be constructed;
2. That $374,229.74 be returned to the Reserve for Capital Expenditures; and
3. That funding continue to be provided to maintain the existing City Entrance Signs.

That the information be received.

(Councillor Loewen was not present for the vote.)

That the information be received.

(Councillors Gersher and Loewen were not present for the vote.)

1. That the Administration be authorized to tender four billboard locations for licence along Circle Drive in the Southwest Industrial area, as outlined in the August 14, 2017 report of the CFO/General Manager, Asset and Financial Management Department; and
2. That upon closing of the tender, the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate licence agreements, and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal.

That recommendation 1) be amended to exclude proposed billboard location #1 and the Administration be authorized to tender three billboard locations for licence along Circle Drive in the Southwest Industrial area.

1. That the Storm Water Utility focus resources on maintenance and preservation of existing storm water assets;
2. That $3 million be maintained in the Storm Water Utility’s capital reserve to protect strategic public infrastructure from damage caused by riverbank slumping and other emergency storm water repairs;
3. That the Equivalent Runoff Unit used for Storm Water Management charges be increased by $13.50 annually from 2019 to 2022, and utilized for projects to maintain and preserve storm water infrastructure;
4. That the temporary Flood Protection Program be extended and phased out by $13.50 annually from 2019 to 2022;
5. That the Administration report prior to 2018 budget consideration on the impact of increase to the ERU to generate funds for flood mitigation;
6. That the City identify this situation as a further request for Federal Funding;
7. That the Administration report on a funding and infrastructure strategy to systematically deal with the top risk priority areas.
8. That the Administration report back outlining possible incentives to residential and/or commercial/industrial property owners to promote demonstrated onsite storm water management not only for new development/infill development, but for retrofit with possible emphasis on established and flood-prone areas.

That the Administration provide further advice at 2018 Budget deliberations on how the City can phase in a reserve for river bank slumping that does not jeopardize the Storm Water Utility reserve.

1. That the Administration continue to develop a program to expand the Waste Services Utility to include variable-pricing options; and
2. That the Administration engage citizens and stakeholders on variable-pricing options based on the information presented in this report, and report back in the first quarter of 2018 with a proposed design and timeline for implementation for a utility model.

That the Noise Bylaw Extension for LB5Q to be held September 11, 2017, be approved from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., subject to administrative conditions.

That the additional development at Prairieland Park, as set out under Item 1 of the concept plan outlined on page 2 of the May 29, 2017 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved.

That the Administration provide a report on what the equivalent of property tax would be specifically for the Sports on Tap component of the Prairieland Park and enter into discussions with Prairieland Park, Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority, and Tourism Saskatoon about options, any granting opportunities, and other relevant information regarding the role this plays in economic development.

That the Administration also report on the appropriateness of the City asking for funds-in-lieu of taxes in comparison with other tax exempt organizations and agencies, including a comparison to other municipalities across Canada.

That Council Policy No. C03-001, The Budget Process, be amended to add a section that limits funding to third party organizations outside of annual budget approval process unless a funding source is identified at the time.

(Councillor Davies was not present for the vote.)

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

(Councillor Davies was not present for the vote.)

That the report of the A/General Manager, Transportation & Utilities Department dated August 15, 2017, be received as information.

(Councillor Davies was not present for the vote.)

1. That City Council approve implementation of the interim recruitment strategy as outlined in Attachment #1 to the report of the Leadership Team Governance Subcommittee dated August 21, 2017 for the 2018 City of Saskatoon Controlled Corporation and Statutory Board citizen appointments; and
2. That the Leadership Team Governance Subcommittee provide any further or additional Board member recruitment and retention recommendations to the Governance and Priorities Committee as part of its further review.

(Councillor Davies was not present for the vote.)

1. That the idea “Removal of Dedicated Snow & Ice Levy” be received as information;
2. That the Administration report back to the Standing Policy Committee on Finance regarding the Amusement Tax;
3. That the idea “Implementation of a Secondary Suite Fee” be received as information;
4. That the Administration report to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services regarding decreased watering of parks/green space;
5. That the Administration report on temporary reduction to the annual allocation to RCE for 2018 Budget deliberations;
6. That the Administration report on the discontinuation of printing and mailing the collection calendar for 2018 Budget deliberations;
7. That the idea “Bi-weekly garbage collection” be received as information and referred to the discussion around waste as a utility;
8. That the Administration report to the Standing Policy Committee on Finance regarding additional billboards on City rights-of-way;
9. That the idea “Waste as a Utility” be received as information;
10. That the letter dated August 15, 2017 from Keith Moen, Executive Director of the NSBA be referred to the Administration for further analysis and dialogue with the NSBA, following up with implementation where applicable.

(Councillors Davies and Loewen were not present for the vote.)

That Administration report back about creating a process similar to the 30-Day Challenge to solicit public feedback about efficiency and savings with City operations.  This could be modeled on the Cut Red Tape process previously implemented by the City of Calgary.

(Councillors Davies and Loewen were not present for the vote.)

That the information be received.

(Councillors Davies and Loewen were not present for the vote.)

That the information be received.

1. That the proposal submitted by Lura Consulting for “as needed” environmental engagement planning and support services up to an upset limit of $75,000 be accepted; 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.

(Councillors Davies and Loewen were not present for the vote.)

1. That the proposal submitted by Dillon Consulting for environmental consulting  services to complete the Corridor Growth Program – Brownfield Renewal  Strategy, at a total estimated cost of $150,000 (including taxes and  disbursements) be accepted; 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.

(Councillors Davies and Loewen were not present for the vote.)

That the report of the Acting General Manager, Corporate Performance Department dated August 21, 2017, be received as information.

(Councillor Davies was not present.)

That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9460, The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners Amendment Bylaw, 2017, and give same its FIRST reading.

(Councillor Davies was not present.)

That Bylaw No. 9460 now be read a SECOND time.

(Councillor Davies was not present.)

That the Administration request of the Provincial Government that quorum be address in the next update of The Police Act.

(Councillor Davies was not present.)

That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9460 read a third time at this meeting.

(Councillor Davies was not present.)

That Bylaw No. 9460 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.

(Councillor Davies was not present.)

That The City of Saskatoon apply to the Ministry of Government Relations of the Province of Saskatchewan to be designated as an Eligible Assistance Area under the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program as a result of damages caused by excessive rain which occurred on August 8, 2017.

(Councillor Davies was not present.)