PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Tuesday, April 06, 2021 at 2:00 P.m. - 5:30 P.m.

Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, Saskatoon City Hall

PRESENT:

• Councillor B. Dubois, Chair
• Councillor Z. Jeffries, Vice Chair
• Councillor R. Donauer
• Councillor H. Gough
• Councillor D. Kirton
• His Worship Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager J. Jorgenson
• General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
• Solicitor D. Kowalski
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant
• Committee Assistant B. Fehr

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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 of the members in attendance via teleconference.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  1. That the following be added to Item 7.1.1
     1. Submitting Comments:
        1. Sandra Bobyk, dated April 5, 2021;
     2. Requesting to Speak:
        
        1. Chris Schafer, Bird Canada Inc, dated April 1, 2021;
        2. Benjamin Quattrini, The Boutique, dated April 1, 2021;
        3. Arda Erturk, Roll Technologies, dated April 5, 2021;
  2. That the following be added to Item 7.3.1
     1. Submitting Comments:
        
        1. Denise Balcaen, dated April 1, 2021;
        2. Linda Moskalyk, SOS Trees Coalition, dated April 2, 2021;
     2. Requesting to Speak:
        1. Kira Judge, Saskatoon Cycles, dated April 5, 2021;
  3. That the following be added to Item 7.3.2
     1. Submitting Comments:
        1. Brad Bourhis, Inland Group, dated April 5, 2021;
        2. Joel Hall, dated April 5, 2021;
  4. That the items with speakers be considered immediately following Unfinished Business:
     • 7.1.1
       • Jonathan Hopkins
       • Chris Schafer
       • Benjamin Quattrini
       • Arda Erturk
     • 7.3.1
       • Kira Judge
  5. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.
  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Kirton, and Mayor Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Kirton

  That the minutes of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation meeting held on March 1, 2021 be adopted.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Kirton, and Mayor Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.1.1 was considered next.

  
  

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.

COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

6.1

Delegated Authority Matters

6.2

Matters Requiring Direction

6.2.1

2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan – Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee (File No. CK. 430-1)

The Saskatoon Accessibility and Advisory Committee 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan was provided.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan - Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee be forwarded to City Council for information.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Kirton, and Mayor Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.1.5 was considered next.

  
  

6.3

Requests to Speak (new matters)

7.

REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

7.1

Information Reports

7.1.1

Electric Scooters Framework Viability Review [File No. CK. 7000-1]

A report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction was provided.

The following letters are provided:

• Request to Speak
  • Jonathan Hopkins, Lime, dated March 29, 2021;
  • Chris Schafer, Bird Canada Inc, dated April 1, 2021;
  • Benjamin Quattrini, The Boutique, dated April 1, 2021;
  • Arda Erturk, Roll Technologies, dated April 5, 2021;
• Submitting Comments
  • Sandra Bobyk, dated April 5, 2021;

Director of Transportation Magus provided a PowerPoint and together with Solicitor Kowalski, answered questions of the Committee.

Jonathan Hopkins, Lime, provided a PowerPoint and answered questions of the Committee.

Chris Schafer, Bird Canada Inc, provided a PowerPoint and answered questions of the Committee.

Benjamin Quattrini, The Boutique, was available for comments and answered questions of the Committee.

Arda Erturk, Roll Technologies, provided a presentation and answered questions of the Committee.

• Moved By: Mayor Clark
  1. That the Standing Policy Committee Transportation recommend to City Council:
     1. That the Administration begin work on this project as part of the 2022 department workplans, with work beginning the spring 2022 with a go-live pilot project date of spring 2023 for electric scooters.
     2. That City Council write a letter to the Minister responsible for SGI to request an exemption for electric scooters similar to the exemption that exists for Electric bicycles.
  2. That this report be forwarded to the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee for feedback.
  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Kirton, and Mayor Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.3.1 was considered next.

  
  

7.1.2

Pedestrian Underpasses – April 2021 Update [File No. CK. 6150-1]

Due to time constraints, this item was deferred to the next meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

7.1.3

Sidewalk Width Standard on Local Roads - Update [File No. CK. 6150-1]

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt presented the report and together with Director of Transportation Magus answered questions of the Committee.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the Administration consult with the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee for feedback prior to undertaking the next steps as outlined in the report.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Kirton, and Mayor Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 6.2.1 was considered next.

  
  

7.1.4

Rail Relocation versus Grade Separation Feasibility Study – April 2021 Update [File No. CK. 6170-1]

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.1.7 was considered next.

  
  

7.1.5

Sutherland Industrial Area Traffic Review [File No. CK. 6320-1]

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt presented the report.

Mayor Clark excused himself from the teleconference at 5:16 p.m., during discussion of the matter. 

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.6

CN Industrial Area Traffic Review [File No CK. 6320-1]

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Kirton

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.1.4 was considered next.

  
  

7.1.7

Over-Length Parking on Residential Streets: Ticketing Review [File No. CK. 5301-1]

Director of Community Standards Richter presented the report and answered questions of the Committee.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2

Approval Reports

7.2.1

Bus Rapid Transit Wayfinding, Branding, and Marketing Budget Adjustment [File No. CK. 4110-2 x 7300-1]

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt presented the report and together with Director of Saskatoon Transit McDonald responded to questions of the Committee.

• Moved By: Councillor Kirton

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council:

  That Capital Project #2328 - Transit Implementation Plan be increased by $500,000 in 2021 funded through the Bus Rapid Transit funding plan and decreasing the 2022 capital allocation to this project.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Kirton, and Mayor Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.1.3 was considered next.

  
  

7.3

Decision Reports

7.3.1

Victoria Avenue Bikeway, Pedestrian, and Traffic Safety Improvement Project [File No. CK. 6000-5 x 7000-1]

A report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction was provided.

The following letters were provided:

• Request to Speak
  • Kira Judge, Saskatoon Cycles, dated April 5, 2021;
• Submitting comments
  • Denise Balcaen, dated April 1, 2021;
  • Linda Moskalyk, SOS Trees Coalition, dated April 2, 2021.

Director of Transportation Magus provided a PowerPoint and answered questions of the Committee.

Kira Judge, Saskatoon Cycles provided a presentation supporting options 2 and 3 being considered for the Victoria Avenue Bikeway and answered questions from the Committee.

The meeting recessed at 4:13 p.m. and reconvened at 4:28 p.m. All members of Committee were in attendance and discussion on this matter continued.

• Moved By: Councillor Kirton

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council:

  That Option 1 – Bidirectional Bike Lane (west side) be approved in principle.

   

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Kirton, and Mayor Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.2.1 was considered next.

   

  
  

7.3.2

Walkway Policies and Other Program [File No. CK. 6295-0 x 6295-1]

Due to time constraints, this item was deferred to the next meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

8.

URGENT BUSINESS

9.

MOTIONS (Notice Previously Given)

10.

GIVING NOTICE

11.

IN CAMERA AGENDA ITEMS

12.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 5:31 p.m.