REVISED AGENDA
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Monday, August 31, 2020

1:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, City Hall

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Recommendation
  1. That the email from Brenda McLean, dated August 31, 2020, advising Louis Christ, Remai Modern Board of Directors, will be available to respond to questions, be added to item 8.2.1; 
  2. That the email from Todd Holmquist, Saskatoon Wildlife Federation, dated August 28, 2020, advising he will be available to respond to questions, be added to item 8.2.4; 
  3. That the following letters be added to item 8.3.1:
     • Submitting Comments
       • Jan Norris, dated August 27, 2020;
       • Stan Shadick, dated August 29, 2020;
       • Sara Bryson, Saskatoon Nature Society, dated August 30, 2020
       • Tony Zuck, dated August 24, 2020;
  4. That the letter dated August 30, 2020 from Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders of Saskatoon, be added to item 8.4.1;  
  5. That the following letters be added to item 9.5.1:
     • Submitting Comments
       • Dr. Jasmine Hasselback, Saskatchewan Health Authority, dated August 26, 2020;
       • Sherry Tarasoff, dated August 28, 2020;
       • Lisa Kusch - Applied Breath Science, and Mental Health Private Service Homes, dated August 28, 2020;
       • Angie Howlett, dated August 28, 2020;
       • Nazeem Muhajarine, University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit (SPHERU) dated August 28, 2020;
       • Katrina Kurpiela, dated August 30, 2020;
       • Katherine Skorupan, dated August 30, 2020;
       • Mary Kurpiela, dated August 31, 2020;
       • Meghan Groff, dated August 31, 2020; and
  6. That the following items with speakers be considered following consideration of the Consent Agenda:
     
     • Item 8.3.1
       • Linda Moskalyk, SOS Trees Coalition;
       • John Penner; and
  7. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommendation

  ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on July 27, 2020 and the Special Meetings of City Council held on August 4 and August 17, 2020, be adopted.

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

Council Members

This is a standing item on the agenda in order to provide Council Members an opportunity to provide any public acknowledgements. 

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7.

QUESTION PERIOD

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Recommendation

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.6; 8.2.1 to 8.2.4; 8.3.1; 8.4.1 to 8.4.3; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.2 be adopted as one motion.

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.1.1

Civic Naming Committee - First and Second Quarter Reports 2020 (File No. CK. 6310-1)

• Recommendation

  That the reports of the General Manager, Community Services Department, dated March 19, 2020 and June 18, 2020, be received as information.

8.1.2

Good Neighbour Guide and Good Neighbour Agreements (CK 368-1)

• Recommendation

  That the report of the General Manager, Community Services Department dated August 17, 2020, be received as information.

8.1.3

Drainage Regulation Capital Project Update (CK 4110-1 x 7820-1)

• Recommendation

  That the report of the General Manager, Community Services Department dated August 17, 2020, be received as information.

8.1.4

Creation of a Fee Bylaw – Development and Land Use Applications (CK 185-2)

• Recommendation
  1. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare a new fee bylaw as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Community Services Department dated August 17, 2020, and to make consequential amendments to other bylaws as appropriate;
  2. That Policy No. C01-021, Public Notice be amended to add a requirement that public notice must be given before City Council considers adopting, amending or repealing a fee bylaw; and
  3. That a copy of this report be submitted to the Municipal Planning Commission for information.

8.1.5

Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Program – 410 and 420 5th Avenue North – Baydo Towers (CK 4110-45)

A letter submitting comments from Keith Pearson, dated August 25, 2020 is provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That a five-year tax abatement, equivalent to 100% of the incremental municipal and library taxes for the development of 410 and 420 5^th Avenue North, be approved;
  2. That the Neighbourhood Planning Section be requested to submit an application under the Provincial Government’s Education Property Tax Exemption/Abatement Program seeking approval for a five-year tax abatement, equivalent to 100% of the incremental education taxes, for the development of 410 and 420 5^th Avenue North;
  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; and
  4. That the five-year tax abatement on the incremental taxes be applied to the subject properties, commencing the next taxation year following the completion of the project.

8.1.6

Municipal Utility Designation for Recovery Park, Saskatoon Regional Waste Management Centre, and Landfill Gas Power Generation Parcels Along Valley Road (CK 4351-020-010 x 7830-4-2)

• Recommendation
  1. That the lands used for Recovery Park, Saskatoon Regional Waste Management Centre, and the Landfill Gas Power Generation facility be designated as Municipal Utility parcels as outlined in the report of the Chief Financial Officer dated August 17, 2020; and
  2. That the Administration be directed to cause that designation to be registered on the title for those parcels.

8.2

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.2.1

Meeting Procedures for The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan (Remai Modern) [File No. CK. 175-27]

An email from Brenda McLean, dated August 31, 2020, advising Louis Christ, Remai Modern Board of Directors, will be available to respond to questions, is provided. 

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

8.2.2

Meewasin Valley Authority Financial Statements - March 31, 2020 [File No. CK. 1870-10]

• Recommendation

  That the Meewasin Valley Authority Financial Statements – March 31, 2020 be received as information.

8.2.3

Incentive Application – ABC Canada Technology Group Ltd [File No. CK. 3500-13]

• Recommendation
  1. That the application from ABC Canada Technology Group Ltd. for a five-year tax abatement on the incremental portion of taxes at 522 38th Street East, as a result of its development in 2020, be approved as follows:
     • 100% in Year 1;
     • 80% in Year 2;
     • 70% in Year 3;
     • 60% in Year 4;
     • 50% in Year 5; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare the appropriate agreements.

8.2.4

Disposal of Former Saskatoon Police Service Outdoor Firing Range Auxiliary Training Building [File No. CK. 600-5]

• Recommendation
  1. That the Administration be authorized to dispose of the former Saskatoon Police Service Firing Range auxiliary building for $1 via an agreement with the Saskatoon Wildlife Federation to relocate the building to the Saskatoon Wildlife Federation at their sole expense; and
  2. 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.

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.3.1

Nuisance Tree Replacement Policy Amendments [File No. CK 4139-4]

Letters are provided from the following:

Request to Speak

• Linda Moskalyk, SOS Trees Coalition, dated August 1, 2020;
• John J. Penner, dated August 25, 2020;

Submitting Comments

• Joanne Blythe, dated August 24, 2020; 
• Jan Norris, dated August 27, 2020;
• Stan Shadick, dated August 29, 2020;
• Sara Bryson, Saskatoon Nature Society, dated August 30, 2020; and
• Tony Zuck, dated August 24, 2020.

• Recommendation
  1. That Option 2 – 50% Cost Sharing for Nuisance Tree Removal and Replacement, be approved, and Council Policy C09-011, Trees on City Property, be amended as necessary;
  2. That Administration include an annual $25,000 funding cap; and
  3. That the Administration report back on an annual basis on the number of trees that are subject to the Tree Policy.

8.4

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.4.1

Bus Rapid Transit Pilot Station Budget Adjustment [Files CK 4110-2, x1702-1]

A letter dated August 30, 2020 from Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders of Saskatoon, is provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That Capital Project #2328 - Transit Implementation Plan be increased by $300,000 in 2020 funded through the Bus Rapid Transit funding plan and decreasing the 2021 capital allocation to this project; and
  2. That Capital Project #2328 - Transit Implementation Plan be increased by $50,000 through a transfer from previously approved funding in Capital Project #2541 - Growth Plan to Half a Million Implementation.

8.4.2

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

• Recommendation
  1. That the speed limits on various roadways throughout the City as set out in the report of the General Manager, Transportation and Construction Department dated August 10, 2020, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary bylaw amendments, to be effective November 1, 2020.

8.4.3

Taxi Cost Index Review [File No. CK 307-2]

• Recommendation

  That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare bylaw amendments, effective October 5, 2020, to:

  1. Retain the taxi meter minimum fare of $3.75, decreasing the distance to the first 125 metres;
  2. Increase the distance rate to $0.27 for each additional 125 metres or portion thereof; and
  3. Retain the hourly fare rate of $40.00 per hour up to 16 kilometres, and increase the fare to $2.16 for each additional kilometre in excess of 16.

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

New Meewasin Master Agreement – Key Terms and Conditions (CK 180-6)

• Recommendation
  1. That the proposed terms of the new Master Agreement between Meewasin and the City of Saskatoon, as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Community Services Department, dated August 24, 2020, be approved; and
  2. That the Solicitor’s Office be authorized to prepare the appropriate agreement for the Master Agreement; and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.

8.5.2

Whistleblower Protection Policy (CK 4500-0)

• Recommendation

  That the Draft Whistleblower Protection Policy, contained in Appendix 2 of the report of the City Manager dated August 24, 2020, be approved.

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

9.2

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.3

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

9.4

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

9.5.1

The Use of Non-Medical Face Masks and Public Access to City Services (CK 270-7)

Letters are provided from the following:

Submitting Comments

• Marjaleena Repo, dated August 26, 2020; and
• Dr. Jasmine Hasselback, Saskatchewan Health Region, dated August 26, 2020; 
• Sherry Tarasoff, dated August 28, 2020;
• Lisa Kusch - Applied Breath Science, and Mental Health Private Service Homes, dated August 28, 2020;
• Angie Howlett, dated August 28, 2020;
• Nazeem Muhajarine, University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit (SPHERU) dated August 28, 2020;
• Katrina Kurpiela, dated August 30, 2020;
• Katherine Skorupan, dated August 30, 2020;
• Mary Kurpiela, dated August 31, 2020; and
• Meghan Groff, dated August 31, 2020;

• Recommendation

  That Option 2 as outlined in the report of the Fire Chief dated August 24, 2020, be implemented such that:

  • Effective September 1, 2020, the City requires all users of Saskatoon Transit services wear a non-medical face mask; and
  • Effective September 1, 2020, the City recommends that all persons accessing all City operated facilities and indoor City of Saskatoon services wear a non-medical face mask.

9.5.2

Governance Review – Other Bodies - Board of Revision (CK 175-6 x 175-1)

• Recommendation
  1. That Option 1 as outlined in the report of the Leadership Team Governance Subcommittee dated May 19, 2020, be pursued:
     1. That preferred qualifications advertised for potential appointees to the Board of Revision be amended to include:
        1. Previous experience on or with a quasi-judicial or an administrative tribunal;
        2. The ability to be fair, open-minded and impartial;
        3. The ability to conduct themselves with integrity and consistency;
        4. The ability to interpret and apply the relevant statutes and case law to complex scenarios;
        5. The ability to absorb and analyze complex material information and write comprehensive, intelligible decisions;
        6. Previous real estate experience;
        7. Previous property appraisal experience would be an asset; or
        8. Previous assessment experience would be an asset;
     2. That the compensation of members appointed to the Board of Revision be increased as of January 1, 2021 as outlined in this report;
     3. That advertising forums for Board of Revision vacancies be reviewed and expanded at the discretion of the City Clerk’s Office;
     4. That training options for both Board of Revision members and the Board of Revision Secretary be explored and mandatory training be implemented for 2021 appointments;
     5. That resources, including access to legal counsel for members appointed to the Board of Revision and the Secretary to the Board of Revision continue to be offered and the potential to increase access to those resources be further explored; and
     6. That a process be established for the performance evaluation of appointed Board of Revision members for consideration by the Governance and Priorities Committee in advance of reappointments and to identify potential areas for further training and development; and
  2. That Policy No, C01-011, Remuneration – Members of Board of Revision be repealed.

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.3

Community Services

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.6

Strategy & Transformation

10.7

Human Resources

10.8

Public Policy & Government Relations

11.

LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

11.1

Office of the City Clerk

11.1.1

2020 Local Government Election - Polling Location Update (CK 265-2020-6)

An information report is attached.

11.2

Office of the City Solicitor

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

15.

GIVING NOTICE

16.

URGENT BUSINESS

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT