MINUTES

PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

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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, via teleconference
  • Councillor D. Hill
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries
  • Councillor M. Loewen
ABSENT:
  • Councillor D. Kirton
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager J. Jorgenson
  • City Solicitor C. Yelland
  • City Clerk A. Tittemore
  • Committee Assistant M. Lasby

The Chair called the Public Hearing meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People and confirmed roll call.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies
    1. That the letters from Leah Lopez, SaskBuilds and Procurement, and Diana Hawryluk, Veracity Planning Solutions, dated January 25, 2024, be added to Item 6.2.1; and
    2. That the agenda be approved as amended.
    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    That the minutes of the Public Hearing meeting of City Council held on December 20, 2023 be approved.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

The following documents were provided:

  • Proposed Bylaw No. 9955;
  • Report of the Community Services Division, dated January 31, 2024;
  • Notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on January 13 and 15, 2024.
Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9955 was passed.
 
Darryl Dawson, Development Review Section Manager, Community Services Division, reviewed the proposed rezoning and expressed the Division's support.
 
Mayor Clark ascertained that there was nobody present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9955, and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Hill

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That Bylaw No. 9955 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9955 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    That Bylaw No. 9955 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)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

The following documents were provided:

  • Report of the Transportation and Construction Division, dated January 31, 2024;
  • Proposed Bylaw No. 9956;
  • Notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on January 13 and 15, 2024; and
  • Letters from Leah Lopez, SaskBuilds and Procurement, and Diana Hawryluk, Veracity Planning Solutions, dated January 25, 2024, indicating they would be available for questions.

Mayor Clark introduced the matter.  A motion putting forward the recommendation was made and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9956 was passed.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt reviewed the report and along with Development Review Manager Dawson, responded to questions of Council.

Mickaila Komonosky, SaskBuilds and Procurement, and Diana Hawryluk, Veracity Planning Solutions, addressed Council on the matter and responded to questions.

  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9956, The Street Closing Bylaw, 2024; and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That Bylaw No. 9956 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9956 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    That Bylaw No. 9956 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)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois
    1. That after closure, the former right-of-way be sold to the Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement for $29,840.00 + GST; and
    2. That all costs associated with closure be paid by the applicant, including Solicitor’s fees and disbursements.
    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

The following documents were provided:

  • Report of the Office of the City Solicitor, dated January 31, 2024;
  • Notice that appeared in the Star Phoenix on January 20 and 22, 2024.

Mayor Clark introduced the matter.  A motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9954 was passed.

City Solicitor Yelland reviewed the report.

Mayor Clark ascertained that there was nobody present in the gallery who wished to address Council on this matter.

  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Hill

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9954, The Procedures and Committees Amendment Bylaw, 2024; and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That Bylaw No. 9954 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9954 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That Bylaw No. 9954 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: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Against: (1)Councillor Hill
    Absent: (1)Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED (9 to 1)

A list of flag raising and proclamation requests received for the month of December 2023 was provided.

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    That the information be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (1)Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

The Public Hearing Meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.