MINUTES

PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

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Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, Saskatoon 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
  • Councillor D. Hill
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries
  • Councillor D. Kirton
  • Councillor M. Loewen
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager J. Jorgenson
  • City Solicitor C. Yelland
  • General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
  • Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Financial Services K. Tarasoff
  • General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
  • General Manager, Utilities & Environment A. Gardiner
  • Interim City Clerk M. Jordan
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant

Mayor Clark called the Public Hearing Meeting to order and took roll call of those in attendance via teleconference.

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That the agenda be approved as presented.

    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    That the minutes of the Public Hearing meeting of City Council held on December 21, 2020 be approved.

    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

There were no Land Use matters for consideration.

A report of the Chief Financial Officer, dated January 25, 2021 was provided along with the notice that appeared in the local press on January 16 and 18, 2021.

​Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion putting forward the recommendations was made.

Kerry Tarasoff, Chief Financial Officer reviewed the report.

Due to the response to COVID-19, there was no attendance by members of the public and therefore no speakers from the gallery.  There were no submissions requesting to speak.

  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That the planned borrowing to finance the following projects be approved, in principle, through capital budgets and capital plans:

    1. Up to $30,881,000 for the North East Sector Reservoir (Capital Project 2219);
    2. Up to $3,708,000 for the Wastewater N40 Forcemain (Capital Project 2592);

    3. Up to $7,000,000 for the Civic Accommodation Plan (Capital Project 1949);

    4. Up to $4,250,000 for the Fire – Regional Training Facility (Capital Project 2525); and

    5. An allowable 10% variance on the borrowing requirements for each project identified. Any variance greater than 10% of the borrowing amount identified must be reported to City Council.

    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

A report of General Manager, Transportation and Construction, dated January 25, 2021 was provided along with Bylaw 9735 and notice that appeared in the local press on January 9 and 11, 2021.

Mayor Clark introduced the matter.  A motion putting forward the recommendation was made and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9735 was passed.

Terry Schmidt, General Manager, Transportation and Utilities reviewed the report.

Due to the response to COVID-19, there was no attendance by members of the public and therefore no speakers from the gallery.  There were no submissions requesting to speak.

  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9735, and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That Bylaw No. 9735 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9735 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    That Bylaw No. 9735 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: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois
    1. That after closure, the right-of-way be re-designated and be part of City Yards; and
    2. That all costs associated with the closure be paid for by the applicants, including Solicitor’s fees and disbursements.
    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

The following documents were provided:

  • Report of the City Solicitor dated January 25, 2021, including Bylaw No. 9736; and
  • Notice that appeared in the local press on January 16 and 18, 2021.

​Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9736 was passed.

Cindy Yelland, City Solicitor, reviewed the report.

Due to the response to COVID-19, there was no attendance by members of the public and therefore no speakers from the gallery.  There were no submissions requesting to speak.

  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9736, and give same its FIRST reading.

     

    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That Bylaw No. 9736 now be read a SECOND time.

     

    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9736 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That Bylaw No. 9736 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: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

The Interim City Clerk reported that there were no flag raising or proclamation requests received for the month of December 2020.

The Public Hearing Meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.