PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON PLANNING,

DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, March 11, 2019 at 9:00 A.m. - 1:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chamber, City Hall

PRESENT:

• Councillor D. Hill, Chair
• Councillor A. Iwanchuk, Vice-Chair
• Councillor T. Davies
• Councillor H. Gough
• His Worship, Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)

ABSENT:

• Councillor Z. Jeffries

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillor M. Loewen
• A/General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
• Solicitor C. Yelland
• Deputy City Clerk D. Kanak
• Committee Assistant P. Walter

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The Chair called the meeting to order.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
  1. That a letter submitting comments from Jeremy Morgan, Chair, Public Art Advisory Committee, dated March 7, 2019 be added to Item 6.1.1;
  2. That the following letters be added to Item 7.2.4:
     1. Requests to Speak:
        1. Louise Jones, Northeast Swale Watchers, dated March 10, 2019;
        2. Candace Savage, Wild about Saskatoon, dated March 10, 2019;
     2. Submitting Comments:
        1. Meghan Mickelson, dated March 11, 2019;
  3. That the following items with speakers be considered following consideration of Adoption of Minutes:
     1. Item 7.2.3 - Patricia Cameron, Executive Director, Saskatoon SPCA;
     2. Item 7.2.4 - Louise Jones, Northeast Swale Watchers;
     3. Item 7.2.4 - Candace Savage, Wild about Saskatoon; and
  4. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, and Mayor C. Clark
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk

  ​That the minutes of Regular Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services held on February 12, 2019 be approved.

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, and Mayor C. Clark
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.

REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

7.2

Matters Requiring Direction

7.2.3

Saskatoon SPCA – Building Renovation and Expansion Project [Files CK 600-20 and RS 151-3]

Patricia Cameron, Executive Director, Saskatoon SPCA addressed the Committee regarding the proposed expansion project.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies

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

  1. That the request by the Saskatoon SPCA to renovate and expand the existing pound services building be approved, subject to Administrative conditions outlined in the report of the Acting General Manager, Community Services Department dated March 11, 2019;
  2. That the Saskatoon SPCA be designated as the pound service provider for an additional five years, effective January 1, 2019;
  3. That the lease and pound services agreements be renewed for five years and provide for an additional four, five-year renewals, subject to the terms and conditions set out in the report of the Acting General Manager, Community Services Department dated March 11, 2019, and that these agreements be combined; and
  4. That 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: (5)	Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, and Mayor C. Clark
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.4

Development of the Swale – Northeast Swale Working Group Update [Files CK 4205-40 and PL 4131-47]

A letter submitting comments from Meghan Mickelson, dated March 11, 2019 was provided.

Louise Jones, Chair, Northeast Swale Watchers reviewed comments in her submitted letter regarding the Northeast Swale and expressed the hope that City Council would take a leadership role in issues relating to the protection of the entire Swale area.

Candace Savage, Chair, Wild about Saskatoon, addressed the Committee regarding conserving and protecting the North East Swale.

• Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk

  That the report of the Acting General Manager, Community Services Department, dated March 11, 2019, be forwarded to Standing Policy Committee on Transportation, Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee, Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, and City Council for information.

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Gough, Councillor Davies, and Mayor C. Clark
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Mayor C. Clark

  That the Administration provide a follow up report on what resources are required to ensure there is dedicated leadership from the City to convene interested parties to set up the best possible management of the swale moving forward.

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, and Mayor C. Clark
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.

COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

6.1

Delegated Authority Matters

6.1.1

Public Art Advisory Committee - Newcomer, Refugee and International Art in Saskatoon [File No. CK 175-58]

A letter dated February 25, 2019 from the Public Art Advisory Committee and a letter from Jeremy Morgan, Chair, Public Art Advisory Committee, dated March 7, 2019, was provided.

Councillor Davies excused himself from the meeting at 9:41 a.m.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the information be received.

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Gough, and Mayor C. Clark
  Absent: (2)	Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Davies

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.2

Matters Requiring Direction

6.2.1

2018 Annual Report and 2019 Work Plan - Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee [File No. CK 430-27]

Councillor Loewen excused herself from the meeting at 9:43 a.m.

Mayor Clark excused himself from the meeting at 9:43 a.m. during discussion of the matter.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the 2018 Annual Report and 2019 Work Plan of the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee be forwarded to City Council for information.

  In Favour: (3)	Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Gough
  Absent: (3)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, and Mayor C. Clark

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.3

Requests to Speak (new matters)

7.

REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

7.1

Delegated Authority Matters

7.1.1

2018 Year-End Report – Community Standards Division [Files CK 430-1 and PL 0100-001]

Mayor Clark re-entered the meeting at 9:50 a.m. during discussion of the matter.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the report of the Acting General Manager, Community Services Department, dated March 11, 2019, be received as information.

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Gough, and Mayor C. Clark
  Absent: (2)	Councillor Davies, and Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.2

Revision - Innovative Housing Incentives – Sasknative Rentals Inc. – Accessible Units – Various Addresses [Files CK 750-4 and PL 951-144]

• Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
  1. That funding of 10% of the total capital cost of the development of six affordable rental units at 115 Brown Crescent, 119 Brown Crescent, and 1006 Avenue O South, to a maximum of $140,000, be approved subject to approval of this project under the Provincial Rental Development Program; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to amend the existing incentive agreement, as outlined in the report of the Acting General Manager, Community Services Department dated March 11, 2019, and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute these agreements under the Corporate Seal.

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Gough, and Mayor C. Clark
  Absent: (2)	Councillor Davies, and Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.3

Bees on Roof of City Hall – Inquiry Councillor D. Hill [Files CK 7550-1 and PK 150-1]

Councillor Davies re-entered the meeting at 10:01 a.m. during discussion of the matter.

• Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk

  That the report of the Acting General Manager, Community Services Department, dated March 11, 2019, be received as information and forwarded to City Council for information.

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Hill, Councillor Davies, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Gough, and Mayor C. Clark
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.4

Urban Land Development Process in Saskatoon [Files CK 4110-1 and PL 4110-79]

A PowerPoint Presentation was provided.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the report of the Acting General Manager, Community Services Department, dated March 11, 2019, be received as information.

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Gough, and Mayor C. Clark
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.5

Water and Sewer Master Servicing Plan [File No. CK 7820-1]

A PowerPoint presentation was provided.

Councillor Gough excused herself from the meeting at 10:21 a.m. during discussion of the matter.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies

  That the report of the Acting General Manager, Utilities & Environment Department, dated March 4, 2019, be received as information.   

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Davies, and Mayor C. Clark
  Absent: (2)	Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2

Matters Requiring Direction

7.2.1

Licence Agreement Renewal – Saskatoon Water Ski Club [Files CK 8355-1 and RS 291-1]

• Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk

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

  1. That the extension to the lease agreement between the City of Saskatoon and the Saskatoon Water Ski Club, in accordance with the terms set out in the March 11, 2019 report of the Acting General Manager, Community Services Department, be approved; and
  2. That 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 appropriate agreement under the Corporate Seal.

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Davies, and Mayor C. Clark
  Absent: (2)	Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.2

Agreement – Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo and Saskatoon Zoo Society [File No. CK 4205-8]

• Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk

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

  1. That the City of Saskatoon and The Saskatoon Zoo Society enter into a five-year agreement for programming services and a two-year agreement for the Buckeye Café and Kinsmen Express Train services at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo starting January 1, 2019, in accordance with the terms set out in the report of the Acting General Manager, Community Services Department dated March 11, 2019; and
  2. That 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 appropriate agreement under the Corporate Seal.

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Davies, and Mayor C. Clark
  Absent: (2)	Councillor Gough, and Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.

MOTIONS (notice previously given)

9.

GIVING NOTICE

10.

URGENT BUSINESS

11.

IN CAMERA SESSION (If Required)

12.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.