PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Monday, January 10, 2022 at 2:00 P.m. - 5:30 P.m.

Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, Saskatoon City Hall

PRESENT:

• Councillor B. Dubois, Chair
• Councillor Z. Jeffries, Vice Chair
• Councillor R. Donauer
• Councillor D. Hill
• Councillor D. Kirton
• His Worship Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillor H. Gough
• General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
• Solicitor D. Kowalski
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant, in Council Chamber
• Committee Assistant H. Thompson, in Council Chamber

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The Deputy City Clerk called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis people, and confirmed roll call of the members in attendance via teleconference.

2.

APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR

City Council, at its Regular Business Meeting held on September 27, 2021 made the following appointments for 2022:

SPC on Transportation
Councillor R. Donauer
Councillor B. Dubois
Councillor D. Hill
Councillor Z. Jeffries
Councillor D. Kirton

The Committee was requested to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for 2022.

Councillor Dubois was appointed Chair for 2021 and Councillor Jeffries was appointed Vice Chair for 2021.

• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries

  That Councillor Dubois be appointed Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation for 2022.

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kirton, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Hill, and Mayor Clark

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Councillor Dubois assumed the Chair and opened nominations for Vice-Chair.

  
  
• Moved By: Councillor Donauer

  That Councillor Jeffries be appointed Vice-Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation for 2022.

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Mayor Clark

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  1. That the letter requesting to speak from Diane Bentley, Hudson Bay Park/ Mayfair/ Kelsey Woodlawn Community Association, dated January 6, 2022 be added to item 8.1.3; 
  2. That the matter with a speaker be considered immediately following Adoption of Minutes;
     • Item 8.1.3
       • Diane Bentley;
  3. That the agenda be confirmed as amended. 

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Mayor Clark

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

5.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Kirton

  That the minutes of regular meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation held December 6, 2021 be adopted.

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor Clark, and Councillor Kirton

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 8.1.3 was considered next. 

  
  

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7.

COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

7.1

Delegated Authority Matters

7.2

Matters Requiring Direction

7.2.1

Sherry Tarasoff - Transit and Impact of Cold Weather [File No. CK. 7310-1]

A letter from Sherry Tarasoff, dated January 4, 2022 was provided.

Director of Saskatoon Transit McDonald and General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt responded to questions of the Committee.

Councillor Gough left the meeting at 2:55 p.m.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer

  That the information be received and that the Administration respond to the writer.

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Mayor Clark

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.3

Requests to Speak (new matters)

8.

REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

8.1

Information Reports

• Moved By: Councillor Hill

  That the reports contained in Items 8.1.1, 8.1.2 and 8.1.4 be received as information.

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Mayor Clark

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.1

Committee Referrals – Standing Policy Committee on Transportation - January 2022 [File No. CK. 225-78]

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt introduced the matter and addressed questions.

8.1.2

Confederation Suburban Centre Neighbourhood Traffic Review [File No. CK. 6320-1]

A report from the Administration was provided.

Director of Transportation Magus introduced the matter and responded to questions of the Committee.

8.1.3

Hudson Bay Park/Mayfair/Kelsey Woodlawn Community Association - Pedestrian Safety and Crosswalks [File No. CK. 6150-1 x 5200-1]

A report from the Administration was provided along with a letter requesting to speak from Diane Bentley, Hudson Bay Park/ Mayfair/ Kelsey Woodlawn Community Association, dated January 6, 2022.

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt introduced the matter.

Director of Transportation Magus responded to questions of the Committee.

The Committee heard from Diane Bentley, Hudson Bay Park/ Mayfair/ Kelsey Woodlawn Community Association on the matter.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill

  That the information be received.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.2.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.1.4

Residential Speed Limit Review – Pedestrian Crossing Times for Seniors [File No. 5200-5 x 6150-3]

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt introduced the matter.

Director of Transportation Magus responded to questions of the Committee.

8.2

Approval Reports

8.3

Decision Reports

9.

URGENT BUSINESS

10.

MOTIONS (Notice Previously Given)

11.

GIVING NOTICE

12.

IN CAMERA SESSION (If Required)

13.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3:49 p.m.