PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON PLANNING,

DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Monday, November 08, 2021 at 9:30 A.m. - 1:00 P.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
• General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
• Solicitor J. Manastyrski
• City Clerk A. Tittemore, in Council Chamber
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant, in Council Chamber (at 10:00 a.m.)
• Committee Assistant P. Walter, in Council Chamber

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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 request to speak from Cameron Choquette, Saskatchewan Landlord Association, dated November 5, 2021 be added to Item 7.1.5;
  2. That the request to speak from Steve Turner, Curl Saskatoon, dated November 5, 2021 be added to Item 7.2.2;
  3. That the items with speakers be heard following Adoption of Minutes:
     • 7.1.5 - Cameron Choquette
     • 7.2.2 - Steve Turner; and
  4. 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 Hill

  ​That the minutes of Regular Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services held on October 12, 2021 be approved.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.1.5 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

Sherry Tarasoff - Business Profile 2020 Annual Report [File No. CK 430-41]

A letter from Sherry Tarasoff, dated October 30, 2021 was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item.

• 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

6.2.2

Joyce Attwater - Backyard Fire Pit Bylaw [File No. CK 2500-6]

A letter from Joyce Attwater, dated October 25, 2021 was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item. Solicitor Manastyrski responded to questions of the Committee.

Councillor Gough excused herself from the meeting.

• 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

6.3

Requests to Speak (new matters)

7.

REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

7.1

Information Reports

7.1.1

Third Party Sponsorships and Naming Rights – Community Association-Owned and Operated Facilities [File No. CK 100-25]

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report and responded to questions of the Committee.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill

  That the matter be included in the pending reviews whichever are most applicable.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.2

2021 Growth Monitoring Report [File No. CK 4110-2]

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report. Director of Planning and Development Anderson responded to questions of the Committee along with Long Range Planning Manager McShane.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen

  That future iterations of the growth monitoring report include projections on infill periphery relative to the targets.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  The meeting recessed at 11:04 a.m. and reconvened at 11:15 a.m. with all members of the Committee in attendance.

  
  

7.1.3

Blairmore Sector Plan Amendment Update [File No. CK 4110-32]

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.4

Maintenance of Back Lane Trees [File No. CK 4139-4]

A report from the Administration was provided.

Incoming Director of Community Standards Grazier presented the report and responded to questions of the Committee.

• 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

7.1.5

Homelessness, Encampments and Temporary Emergency Shelters [File No. CK 750-6]

A report from the Administration was provided along with a request to speak from Cameron Choquette, Saskatchewan Landlord Association, dated November 5, 2021.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report.

The Committee heard from Cameron Choquette, Saskatchewan Landlord Association regarding the matter.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix responded to questions of the Committee along with Director of Planning and Development Anderson.

• 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

  Item 7.2.2 was considered next.

  
  

7.2

Approval Reports

7.2.1

Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Program – 802B Avenue P North [File No. CK 4110-45]

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill

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

  1. A five-year tax abatement equivalent to 79% of the incremental municipal, library, and education taxes for the development of 802B Avenue P North, be approved.
  2. The City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement, and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.
  3. The five-year tax abatement on the incremental taxes be applied to the subject property, commencing January 1, 2022.
  
  

  In Favour: (6)

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.2

Recreation and Sport Grant Program [File No. CK 1965-0]

A report from the Administration was provided along with a request to speak from Steve Turner, Curl Saskatoon, dated November 5, 2021.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report and indicated the Recreation and Sport Tax Abatement Policy will be considered at a future date.

The Committee heard from Steve Turner, Curl Saskatoon regarding the matter.

Director of Recreation and Community Development Roberts responded to questions of the Committee.

• Moved By: Mayor C. Clark

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council that Option 2 - the proposed Recreation and Sport Grant Program be a tax abatement-only program, be approved as presented.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 6.2.1 was considered next.

  
  

7.3

Decision Reports

8.

MOTIONS (notice previously given)

9.

GIVING NOTICE

10.

URGENT BUSINESS

11.

IN CAMERA SESSION (If Required)

12.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:32 a.m.