PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON PLANNING,

DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Monday, June 14, 2021 at 9:30 A.m. - 10:30 A.m.

Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, Saskatoon City Hall

PRESENT:

• Councillor T. Davies, Chair
• Councillor M. Loewen, Vice-Chair
• Councillor C. Block
• Councillor S. Gersher
• Councillor D. Hill
• His Worship, Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillor H. Gough at 9:48 a.m.
• Councillor D. Kirton at 10:05 a.m.
• General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
• Solicitor J. Manastyrski
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant, in Council Chamber
• Committee Assistant P. Walter

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The Chair called the meeting to order on Treaty Six Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis people. Roll call was taken.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  1. That the following letters be added to Item 6.3.1:
     • Request to Speak: 
       • Pat Fodey, June 10, 2021
       • Bev Leonard, June 13, 2021
       • Desiree Wright, June 13, 2021
       • Darcy Warrington, Jun 13, 2021
     • Comments:
       • Led Butler, dated June 12, 2021
       • Sheridan Lehouillier, dated June 13, 2021;
  2. That the following letters be added to Item 7.1.4:
     • Request to Speak:
       • Lenore Swystun, Civic Coordinator, Caswell Hill, dated June 11, 2021
     • Comments:
       • Wilma Groenen, dated June 13, 2021
  3. That the request to speak from Michael Linklater, Hoist the Hoops, dated June 11, 2021 be added to Item 7.2.1;
  4. That the following requests to speak be added to Item 7.3.2:
     • Cary Tarasoff, dated June 10, 2021
     • Steve Turner, Granite Curling Club, dated June 11, 2021
  5. That the matters with speakers be considered immediately following Unfinished Business:
     • 6.3.1
       • Nicole Hein
       • Pat Fodey
       • Bev Leonard
       • Desiree Wright
       • Darcy Warington
     • 7.1.4
       • Lenore Swystun
     • 7.2.1
       • Michael Linklater
     • 7.3.2
       • Cary Tarasoff
       • Steve Turner;
  6. That the matters contained in Items 7.2 - Approved Reports and 7.3 - Decision Reports be considered following items with speakers;
  7. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.
  
  

  In Favour: (6)

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

  
  
  
  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 May 10, 2021 be approved.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.1.4 was considered next.

  
  

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.

COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

6.1

Delegated Authority Matters

6.1.1

Michael Van der Kamp - Zoning Bylaw - One and Two-Unit Residential District [File No. CK 4350-1]

A letter from Michael Van der Kamp, dated May 23, 2021 was provided.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill

  That the information be received and that Administration respond to the writer.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.1 was considered next.

  
  

6.1.2

Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee - Gayle Nemeth - Optimist Park Heritage Designation [File No. CK 710-1]

A letter from Lenore Swystun, Chair, Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, dated June 4, 2021 was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report and addressed questions along with Director of Planning and Development Anderson.

Lenore Swystun, Chair, Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee was in attendance to address questions.

• Moved By: Councillor Block

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.2

Matters Requiring Direction

6.2.1

Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee - Request for Ability to Review and Provide Feedback on the Saskatchewan Heritage Properties Act [File No. CK 225-18]

A letter from Lenore Swystun, Chair, Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, dated June 4, 2021 was provided.

Deputy City Clerk Bryant noted that the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee was requesting to be able to conduct research into The Heritage Property Act, communicate with Heritage Saskatchewan and provide suggested revisions.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix addressed the letter and responded to questions along with Solicitor Manastyrski.

Lenore Swystun, Chair, Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee was in attendance to address questions.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill

  That the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee be able to conduct research into The Heritage Property Act, communicating through the Administration to provide suggested revisions.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED

  Item 6.1.1 was considered next.

  
  

6.3

Requests to Speak (new matters)

6.3.1

Nicole Hein - Heritage Designation Request - Marquis Downs [File No. CK 710-1]

Letters from Nicole Hein, dated May 14, 2021 and May 27, 2021 are provided along with the following letters:

Request to Speak: 

• Pat Fodey, June 10, 2021
• Bev Leonard, June 13, 2021
• Desiree Wright, June 13, 2021
• Darcy Warrington, Jun 13, 2021

Comments:

• Led Butler, dated June 12, 2021
• Sheridan Lehouillier, dated June 13, 2021

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report and addressed questions along with Solicitor Manastyrski.

The Committee heard from the following speakers:

• Nicole Hein - video presentation
• Pat Fodey - video presentation
• Bev Leonard - video presentation

It was noted the following speakers were not in attendance:

• Desiree Wright
• Darcy Warrington

• Moved By: Councillor Hill

  That the matter be referred to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee for review and comment and that Administration review and report back.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  DEFEATED
• Moved By: Councillor Hill

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  The meeting recessed at 11:06 a.m. and reconvened at 11:16 a.m. with all members of the Committee in attendance.

  Item 7.2.1 was considered next.

  
  

7.

REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

7.1

Information Reports

• Moved By: Councillor Hill

  That the reports contained in items 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 7.1.3, 7.1.5 and 7.1.6 be received as information.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.1

2020 Year–End Report - Parks [File No. CK 430-34]

A report from the Administration was provided.

7.1.2

2020 Year-End Report – Recreation and Community Development Department [File No. CK. 430-34]

A report from the Administration was provided.

7.1.3

Corporate LeisureCard Update [File No. CK 1720-3]

A report from the Administration was provided.

7.1.4

Progress Update - South Caswell Redevelopment Project [File No. CK 4110-43]

A report from the Administration was provided along with the following letters:

Request to Speak

Lenore Swystun, Civic Coordinator, Caswell Hill Community Association, dated June 11, 2021

Comments

Wilma Groenen, dated June 13, 2021

The Committee heard from Lenore Swystun, Civic Coordinator, Caswell Hill Community Association.

Director of Planning and Development Anderson presented the report and answered questions.

Councillor Gough entered the meeting at 9:48 a.m.

Councillor Kirton entered the meeting at 10:05 a.m.

• Moved By: Mayor C. Clark

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  1. That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services receive a report back in one year with an update on the file; 
  2. That the Administration report back as needed regarding different approaches to the development of this area.
  
  

  In Favour: (6)

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Block

  That Administration report on opportunities to consider not selling the land and what options are available if that were to occur. 

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Councillor Gough excused herself from the meeting.

  Item 6.3.1 was considered next.

  
  

7.1.5

Referral List – Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services [File No. CK 225-76]

A report from the Administration was provided.

7.1.6

Corridor Growth Incentives and Financing Tools [File No. CK 4350-66]

A report from the Administration was provided.

7.2

Approval Reports

7.2.1

Hoist the Hoops – Landmark Outdoor Basketball Project [File No. CK 4129-5]

A report from the Administration was provided along with a request to speak from Michael Linklater, Hoist the Hoops, dated June 11, 2021.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report. Director of Recreation and Community Development Roberts addressed questions.

The Committee heard from Michael Linklater, Hoist the Hoops.

Councillor Gough entered the meeting at 11:30 a.m.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill

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

  1. That the concept for this project, including naming and sponsorship details set out in the June 14, 2021 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved;

  2. That the Hoist the Hoops Project be designated as a municipal project;

  3. That the Corporate Revenue Department, Corporate Financial Services Division, be authorized and requested to issue appropriate receipts to donors who contribute funds to the project; and

  4. 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 appropriate agreements under the Corporate Seal.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.3.2 was considered next.

  
  

7.2.2

Innovative Housing Incentives – Various Projects [File No. CK 750-4]

This matter was deferred to a Special Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services due to time constraints.

7.3

Decision Reports

7.3.1

14th Street Parklet [File No. CK 4205-1, x6000-5]

This matter was deferred to a Special Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services due to time constraints.

7.3.2

Financial and Operating Sustainability of Saskatoon Curling Organizations [File No. CK 1870-1, x1700-1]

A report from the Administration was provided along with the following requests to speak:

• Cary Tarasoff, dated June 10, 2021
• Steve Turner, Granite Curling Club, dated June 11, 2021

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report.

The Committee heard from the following speakers:

• Steve Turner, Granite Curling Club
• Cary Tarasoff - video presentation

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning Development and Community Services recommend to City Council approval of Option 3 – Administration to develop a Recreation and Sport Grant Program similar to the Culture Grant Program that provides annual operating funding to recreation and sport organizations through a combination of grant dollars and tax abatements, and report back to this committee in time for the 2022-2023 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget deliberations.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 6.1.2 was considered next.

  
  

7.3.3

Civic Conservatory Renewal Options [File No. CK 710-70]

This matter was deferred to a Special Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services due to time constraints.

8.

MOTIONS (notice previously given)

9.

GIVING NOTICE

10.

URGENT BUSINESS

11.

IN CAMERA SESSION (If Required)

12.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.