REVISED PUBLIC AGENDA
STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT
AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Monday, April 12, 2021 at 9:30 A.m. - 1:00 P.m.

Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, Saskatoon City Hall

Committee Members:

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

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Recommendation
  1. That the following requests to speak be added to Item 6.3.1:
     • Benjamin Quattrini, The Boutique, dated April 8, 2021;
     • DeeAnn Mercier, Broadway Business Improvement District, dated April 11, 2021;
  2. That the following letters be added to Item 6.3.2:
     • Request to Speak:
       • Police Chief Cooper, dated April 9, 2021;
     • Submitting Comments:
       • Tribal Chief Mark Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council, dated April 9, 2021;
       • Jason Aebig, CEO, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, dated April 12, 2021;
  3. That the following letters be added to Item 7.2.2:
     • Requests to Speak:
       • Kenneth Cowan, dated April 8, 2021;
     • Submitting Comments:
       • George Zerebecky, dated April 8, 2021;
       • Kenneth Cowan, dated April 8, 2021;
       • John Kellner, dated April 9, 2021;
       • Robert A. Roy, dated April 9, 2021;
  4. That speakers be heard immediately following Unfinished Business:
     • 6.3.1
       • Brent Penner
       • Benjamin Quattrini
       • DeeAnn Mercier
     • 6.3.2
       • Tribal Chief Mark Arcand
       • Police Chief Cooper
     • 7.2.2
       • Kenneth Cowan
  5. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommendation

  ​That the minutes of Regular Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services held on March 8, 2021 be approved.

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

5.1

Riverbank Overlay District – Review of In-Ground Swimming Pools [File No. CK 4350-019-003]

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services at its meeting held on March 8, 2021 considered this matter and heard from the following people:  

• Orion Morgan
• Andrew Wagner, Maison Design and Build;
• Graham Baxter;
• Patrick Wolfe;

Due to time constraints, Committee was not able to complete this matter.   The aforementioned are anticipated to be in attendance to respond to questions.   

• That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning Development and Community Services recommend to City Council that Option 1 – Maintain the Status Quo – Prohibit in-Ground Swimming Pools, be approved.

5.2

Communication - Murray Wilson - Flying Drones [File No. CK 370-1]

Due to time constraints at the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services meeting held on March 8, 2021, this matter was deferred to the April 12, 2021 meeting.

A letter from Murray Wilson, dated March 3, 2021 is provided along with the following letters submitting comments:

• Submitting Comments - James Nolan, dated March 6, 2021;
• Requesting to Speak - Scott Woroniuk, dated March 8, 2021.

• That the information be received.

5.3

Development Appeals Board 2020 Annual Report [File No. CK 430-30]

Due to time constraints at the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services  held on March 8, 2021, this matter was deferred to the April 12, 2021 meeting.

The 2020 Annual Report for the Development Appeals Board is provided.

• That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend that the Development Appeals Board 2020 Annual Report be referred to Council for information.

5.4

Canadian Medical Association Foundation COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations [File No. CK 1860-1, x 270-7]

Due to time constraints at the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services held on March 8, 2021, this matter was deferred t to the April 12, 2021 meeting.

A report from the Administration is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

5.5

Foxtail Seed Strategy [File No. CK 4200-2]

Due to time constraints at the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services meeting held on March 8, 2021, this matter was deferred to the April 12, 2021 meeting.

A report from the Administration is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

6.

COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

6.1

Delegated Authority Matters

6.1.1

Civic Naming Committee – First Quarter Report 2021 (CK 6310-1)

A letter from the Civic Naming Committee, dated March 18, 2021 is provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That 'Larson' be added to the Names Master List (Unassigned); and
  2. That the report of the General Manager, Community Services Division dated March 9, 2021, be forwarded to City Council for information.

6.1.2

Gayle Nemeth - Optimist Park Heritage Designation [File No. CK 610-11]

A letter from Gayle Nemeth, dated March 27, 2021 is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the direction of the Committee issue.

6.1.3

Donna Jean Gerrier - Animal Protection [File No. CK 152-1]

A letter from Donna Jean Gerrier, dated March 30, 2021 is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

6.2

Matters Requiring Direction

6.2.1

Public Art Advisory Committee 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan [File No. CK 175-58]

The Public Art Advisory Committee 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend that the Public Art Advisory Committee 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan be referred to Council for information.

6.2.2

Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan [File No. CK 430-27]

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend that the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan be referred to City Council for information.

6.3

Requests to Speak (new matters)

6.3.1

Downtown Saskatoon - Permitting Asphalt Parking Patios for 2021 [File No. CK 4350-017-001]

A letter from Brent Penner, Downtown Saskatoon dated March 11, 2021 is provided along with the following requests to speak

• Benjamin Quattrini, The Boutique, dated April 8, 2021;
• DeeAnn Mercier, Broadway Business Improvement District, dated April 11, 2021.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

6.3.2

Tribal Chief Mark Arcand - Saskatoon Tribal Council - Saweyihtotan Mid Project Report [File No. CK 5615-1]

A letter from Tribal Chief Mark Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council, dated April 5, 2021 is provided along with the following letters:

Request to Speak:

• Police Chief Cooper, dated April 9, 2021

Submitting Comments:

• Tribal Chief Mark Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council, dated  April 9, 2021;
• Jason Aebig, CEO, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, dated April 12, 2021.

 

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

7.

REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

7.1

Information Reports

• Recommendation

  That the reports contained in items 7.1.1, 7.1.3, 7.1.4 and 7.1.5 be received as information.

7.1.1

2020 Year-End Report – Planning and Development Department [File No. CK 430-41]

A report from the Administration is provided.

7.1.2

2021 Assistance to Community Groups – Cash Grant – Environment Category [File No. CK 1871-10]

This report has been REVISED and added as an approval report under Item 7.2.3.

7.1.3

Project Update for Sign Regulation Review [File No. CK 4350-13, x4350-68]

A report from the Administration is provided.

7.1.4

University Sector Plan [File No. CK 4110-49]

A report from the Administration is provided.

7.1.5

Heritage Conservation Program – Reserve Sufficiency Update [File No. CK 710-60]

A report from the Administration is provided.

7.2

Approval Reports

7.2.1

Drainage Regulation Project – Proposed New Drainage Bylaw [File No. CK 4110-1, x7830-1]

A report from the Administration is provided.

• Recommendation

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

  1. That the proposed changes to drainage regulation, as outlined in the April 12, 2021 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to draft a new drainage bylaw to replace Bylaw No. 8379, The Drainage Bylaw, 2005.

7.2.2

Meadowgreen Recycling Depot Closure [File No. CK 7830-5, x4000-18]

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

• Requests to Speak:
  
  • Kenneth Cowan, dated April 8, 2021;
• Submitting Comments:
  • George Zerebecky, dated April 8, 2021;
  • Kenneth Cowan, dated April 8, 2021;
  • John Kellner, dated April 9, 2021;
  • Robert A. Roy, dated April 9, 2021.

• Recommendation

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

  1. That immediately, the Meadowgreen Recycling Depot be permanently closed; and
  2. That Administration proceed with closing and remediating the Meadowgreen Recycling Depot as outlined in the April 12, 2021 report of the General Manager, Community Services.

7.2.3

2021 Assistance to Community Groups – Cash Grant – Environment Category [File No. CK 1871-10]

A report from the Administration is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services approve the funding allocations for the 2021 Assistance to Community Groups – Cash Grant – Environment Category.

7.3

Decision Reports

8.

MOTIONS (notice previously given)

9.

GIVING NOTICE

10.

URGENT BUSINESS

11.

IN CAMERA SESSION (If Required)

12.

ADJOURNMENT