MINUTES

SPECIAL 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
  • City Clerk A. Tittemore
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant

Mayor Clark called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People. Roll call was confirmed.

2.

  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton
    1. That the following letters be added to Item 4.1:
      1. Request to Speak:
             1. Lori Modrzejewski, dated Oct 29, 2021; 
             2. Chris Guérette, dated October 29, 2021;
             3. Paul Blaser, dated October 29, 2021; and
             4. Kira DeCoste, dated October 29, 2021.
      2. Communication:
        1. Chris Martin, dated October 28, 2021;
        2. Keith Pankratz, dated October 28, 2021;
        3. Shelley Christian, dated October 28, 2021;
        4. Katherine Conkin, dated October 28, 2021;
        5. Michelle Nosbush, dated October 28, 2021;
        6. Karrie Bradlow, dated October 28, 2021;
        7. Fulowka Rudy, dated October 28, 2021;
        8. Joel Hominuke, dated October 28, 2021;
        9. John Harper, dated October 28, 2021;
        10. Joyce Pierce, dated October 28, 2021;
        11. Kimberly Blazeiko, dated October 29, 2021;
        12. Kristy Hume, dated October 29, 2021;
        13. Laura Schwark, dated October 28, 2021;
        14. Lisa Frey, dated October 28, 2021;
        15. Marian Nelson, dated October 29, 2021;
        16. Melody Byblow, dated October 29, 2021;
        17. Qiaoquin Yang, dated October 29, 2021;
        18. Ruth Bachiu , dated October 29, 2021;
        19. Sandra Traill, dated October 28, 2021;
        20. Shane Wilkie, dated October 28, 2021;
        21. Sheldon Carter, dated October 28, 2021;
        22. Terry Brown, dated October 28, 2021;
        23. Vanessa Heffner, dated October 28, 2021;
        24. Vern Bachiu, dated October 29, 2021;
        25. Victoria Calhoun, dated October 28, 2021;
        26. Jennifer Rollins, dated October 28, 2021;
        27. Genevieve Hildebrandt, dated October 29, 2021;
        28. Megan Barabash, dated October 29, 2021;
        29. Andrea Barber, dated October 29, 2021;
        30. Ari Avivi, dated October 29, 2021;
        31. Bryan and Joanne Eros, dated October 29, 2021;
        32. Crystal Murfitt, dated October 29, 2021;
        33. Dean Del Frari, dated October 29, 2021;
        34. Jean Paul Haunjet, dated October 29, 2021;
        35. Gary Matchett, dated October 29, 2021;
        36. Niea Neudorf, dated October 29, 2021;
        37. Reg Bloski, dated October 29, 2021;
        38. Rhonda Leier, dated October 29, 2021;
        39. Stacey Huard, dated October 29, 2021;
        40. Tyrelle Smith, dated October 29, 2021;
        41. Wade Friesen, dated October 29, 2021;
        42. Liz Marie, dated October 29, 2021;
        43. Hollyanna King, dated October 29, 2021;
        44. Karen Loeppky, dated October 29, 2021;
        45. Leah Beukert, dated October 29, 2021;
        46. Leanne King, dated October 29, 2021;
        47. Stephane Perrault, dated October 29, 2021;
        48. Ron Johnson, dated October 29, 2021;
        49. Alexa King, dated October 29, 2021;
        50. Ash Reinhart, dated October 29, 2021;
        51. Brandi Gateau, dated October 29, 2021;
        52. Blenna Logel, dated October 29, 2021;
        53. Chovoy Stephanson, dated October 29, 2021;
        54. Christina Booth, dated October 29, 2021;
        55. Jenna Clark, dated October 29, 2021;
        56. Pamela Adam, dated October 29, 2021;
        57. Sarah Sontoro, dated October 29, 2021;
        58. Carlie Gelleta, dated October 29, 2021;
        59. Danielle Letts, dated October 29, 2021;
        60. Diane Fluter-Douglas, dated October 29, 2021;
        61. Emily Storeder, dated October 29, 2021;
        62. Matt Heib, dated October 29, 2021; 
        63. Nolan Fluter, dated October 29, 2021;
        64. Raelene Pasloski, dated October 29, 2021;
        65. Tamara Thompson, dated October 29, 2021;
        66. Brandie Desautels, dated October 29, 2021;
        67. Bryan Assman, dated October 29, 2021;
        68. Cherene Assman, dated October 29, 2021;
        69. Chris Hicks, dated October 29, 2021;
        70. Kroeze Trina, dated October 29, 2021; and
        71. Megan Bachiu, dated October 29, 2021.
    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.1

A report of the City Solicitor was provided along with the following letters:

  1. Request to Speak:
         1. Lori Modrzejewski, dated Oct 29, 2021; 
         2. Chris Guérette, dated October 29, 2021;
         3. Paul Blaser, dated October 29, 2021; and
         4. Kira DeCoste, dated October 29, 2021.
  2. Submitting Comments:
    1. Chris Martin, dated October 28, 2021;
    2. Keith Pankratz, dated October 28, 2021;
    3. Shelley Christian, dated October 28, 2021;
    4. Katherine Conkin, dated October 28, 2021;
    5. Michelle Nosbush, dated October 28, 2021;
    6. Karrie Bradlow, dated October 28, 2021;
    7. Fulowka Rudy, dated October 28, 2021;
    8. Joel Hominuke, dated October 28, 2021;
    9. John Harper, dated October 28, 2021;
    10. Joyce Pierce, dated October 28, 2021;
    11. Kimberly Blazeiko, dated October 29, 2021;
    12. Kristy Hume, dated October 29, 2021;
    13. Laura Schwark, dated October 28, 2021;
    14. Lisa Frey, dated October 28, 2021;
    15. Marian Nelson, dated October 29, 2021;
    16. Melody Byblow, dated October 29, 2021;
    17. Qiaoquin Yang, dated October 29, 2021;
    18. Ruth Bachiu , dated October 29, 2021;
    19. Sandra Traill, dated October 28, 2021;
    20. Shane Wilkie, dated October 28, 2021;
    21. Sheldon Carter, dated October 28, 2021;
    22. Terry Brown, dated October 28, 2021;
    23. Vanessa Heffner, dated October 28, 2021;
    24. Vern Bachiu, dated October 29, 2021;
    25. Victoria Calhoun, dated October 28, 2021;
    26. Jennifer Rollins, dated October 28, 2021;
    27. Genevieve Hildebrandt, dated October 29, 2021;
    28. Megan Barabash, dated October 29, 2021;
    29. Andrea Barber, dated October 29, 2021;
    30. Ari Avivi, dated October 29, 2021;
    31. Bryan and Joanne Eros, dated October 29, 2021;
    32. Crystal Murfitt, dated October 29, 2021;
    33. Dean Del Frari, dated October 29, 2021;
    34. Jean Paul Haunjet, dated October 29, 2021;
    35. Gary Matchett, dated October 29, 2021;
    36. Niea Neudorf, dated October 29, 2021;
    37. Reg Bloski, dated October 29, 2021;
    38. Rhonda Leier, dated October 29, 2021;
    39. Stacey Huard, dated October 29, 2021;
    40. Tyrelle Smith, dated October 29, 2021;
    41. Wade Friesen, dated October 29, 2021;
    42. Liz Marie, dated October 29, 2021;
    43. Hollyanna King, dated October 29, 2021;
    44. Karen Loeppky, dated October 29, 2021;
    45. Leah Beukert, dated October 29, 2021;
    46. Leanne King, dated October 29, 2021;
    47. Stephane Perrault, dated October 29, 2021;
    48. Ron Johnson, dated October 29, 2021;
    49. Alexa King, dated October 29, 2021;
    50. Ash Reinhart, dated October 29, 2021;
    51. Brandi Gateau, dated October 29, 2021;
    52. Blenna Logel, dated October 29, 2021;
    53. Chovoy Stephanson, dated October 29, 2021;
    54. Christina Booth, dated October 29, 2021;
    55. Jenna Clark, dated October 29, 2021;
    56. Pamela Adam, dated October 29, 2021;
    57. Sarah Sontoro, dated October 29, 2021;
    58. Carlie Gelleta, dated October 29, 2021;
    59. Danielle Letts, dated October 29, 2021;
    60. Diane Fluter-Douglas, dated October 29, 2021;
    61. Emily Storeder, dated October 29, 2021;
    62. Matt Heib, dated October 29, 2021; 
    63. Nolan Fluter, dated October 29, 2021;
    64. Raelene Pasloski, dated October 29, 2021;
    65. Tamara Thompson, dated October 29, 2021;
    66. Brandie Desautels, dated October 29, 2021;
    67. Bryan Assman, dated October 29, 2021;
    68. Cherene Assman, dated October 29, 2021;
    69. Chris Hicks, dated October 29, 2021;
    70. Kroeze Trina, dated October 29, 2021; and
    71. Megan Bachiu, dated October 29, 2021.

Mayor Clark introduced the item and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9782 was passed.

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report and responded to questions.

Mayor Clark provided an update regarding discussions with the Province.

Councillor Dubois joined the meeting at 1:11 p.m. during the Mayor's update.

The Administration responded to questions of Council. 

Councillor Dubois temporarily excused herself from the meeting.

Council heard from the following speakers: 

- Lori Modrzejewski
- Chris Guérette, Saskatoon Real Estate Board
- Paul Blaser

It was noted that Kira DeCoste did not provide a contact number and therefore did not speak.

Discussion followed and the Administration responded to questions of Council.

  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9782, The COVID-19 Gathering Bylaw, 2021 and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, and Councillor Gersher
    Against: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (1)Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    That Council move In Camera to receive Solicitor advice.

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

    Council went In Camera at 1:50 p.m. and reconvened publicly at 2:08 p.m. with all members of Council in attendance with the exception of Councillor Dubois.

    Discussion followed.

    Councillor Dubois rejoined the meeting.


  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    That Bylaw No. 9782 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (1)Councillor Gough
    Against: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    DEFEATED
  • MOTION ARISING

    Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That the Mayor write to the provincial government to request clarity around what measures Saskatchewan municipalities may enact to deal with COVID-19.

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

    Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That the Administration report back about options for increased public education and communications on the basis of the updates and modeling provided to Council by the Medical Health Office/Saskatchewan Health Authority.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, and Councillor Gersher
    Against: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED

The meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m.

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