MINUTES

PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

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Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • His Worship, Mayor C. Clark, in the Chair
  • Councillor C. Block
  • Councillor T. Davies
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor B. Dubois
  • Councillor H. Gough
  • Councillor D. Hill
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries
  • Councillor D. Kirton
  • Councillor M. Loewen
ABSENT:
  • Councillor S. Gersher
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager J. Jorgenson
  • City Solicitor C. Yelland
  • Chief Financial Officer C. Hack
  • General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
  • A/General Manager, Community Services L. Anderson
  • General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
  • General Manager, Utilities & Environment A. Gardiner
  • City Clerk A. Tittemore
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

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

2.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
 

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That the agenda be approved as presented.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

3.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
 

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING_Jan31_2022 - English.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    That the minutes of the Public Hearing meeting of City Council held on January 31, 2022 be approved.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

5.
PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
 

6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
 

6.1
Land Use, etc.
 

6.1.1
Proposed Concept Plan Amendment – Kensington Neighbourhood – Antonini Court [File No. CK 4351-022-001]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Concept Plan Amendment and Rezoning - Kensington - Antonini Court.pdf
2.Append 1 - Kensington Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Amendment Area.pdf
3.Append 2 - Fact Summary Sheet.pdf
4.Append 3 - Concept Plan Amendment Location Map.pdf
5.Append 4 - Proposed Rezoning Location Map.pdf
6.MPC Letter - CPA and Rezone - Kensington - Antonini Court.pdf
7.Notice - Kensington Neighbourhood Concept Plan.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Report of the General Manager, Community Services, dated January 25, 2022;
  • Letter from the Municipal Planning Commission, dated January 26, 2022; and
  • Notice that appeared in the local press on February 12 and 14, 2022.

Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider the recommendation was put forward.

Darryl Dawson, Development Review Section Manager, Community Services Division, reviewed the proposed Kensington concept plan amendment and expressed the Division's support.

Josh Delainey, Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the proposed Kensington concept plan amendment and the complementary proposed rezoning in item 6.1.2.

Due to the response to COVID-19, there was no attendance by members of the public and therefore no speakers from the gallery.  There were no submissions requesting to speak.

  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    That the proposed amendment to the Kensington Neighbourhood Concept Plan and rezoning, as outlined in the January 25, 2022 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

6.1.2
Proposed Rezoning – Kensington Neighbourhood – Antonini Court [File No. CK 4351-022-001]
This item has attachments. 

1.Bylaw No. 9811.pdf
2.Notice - Kensington Neighbourhood - ZB Amendment - Bylaw 9811.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Bylaw No. 9811;
  • Report of the General Manager, Community Services, dated January 25, 2022 (See Item 6.1.1);
  • Letter from the Municipal Planning Commission, dated January 26, 2022 (See Item 6.1.1); and
  • Notice that appeared in the local press on February 12 and 14, 2022.
​Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9811 was passed.
 
Darryl Dawson, Development Review Section Manager, Community Services Division, reviewed the proposed rezoning and expressed the Division's support.
 
Josh Delainey, Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the proposed rezoning during consideration of the complementary proposed concept plan amendment in item 6.1.2.
 
Due to the response to COVID-19, there was no attendance by members of the public and therefore no speakers from the gallery.  There were no submissions requesting to speak.
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9811 and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    ​That Bylaw No. 9811 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9811 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    ​That Bylaw No. 9811 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

6.1.3
Proposed Rezoning – Brighton Neighbourhood – From FUD(H) to R1A, R1B and RMTN District [File No. CK 4351-022-002]
This item has attachments. 

1.Bylaw No. 9809.pdf
2.Admin Report - Proposed Rezoning - Brighton Neighbourhood - From FUD(H) to R1A, R1B and RMTN.pdf
3.Append 1 - Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Amendment Area.pdf
4.Append 2 - Fact Summary Sheet(1).pdf
5.Append 3 - Proposed Rezoning Location Map.pdf
6.MPC Letter - Rezone - Brighton - Jan 2022.pdf
7.Notice - Brighton Neighbourhood - ZB Amendment - Bylaw 9809.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Bylaw No. 9809;
  • Report of the General Manager, Community Services, dated January 25, 2022;
  • Letter from the Municipal Planning Commission, dated January 26, 2022; and
  • Notice that appeared in the local press on February 12 and 14, 2022.
​Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9809 was passed.
 
Darryl Dawson, Development Review Section Manager, Community Services Division, reviewed the proposed rezoning and expressed the Division's support.
 
Josh Delainey, Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the proposed rezoning.
 
Due to the response to COVID-19, there was no attendance by members of the public and therefore no speakers from the gallery.  There were no submissions requesting to speak.
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9809 and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    ​That Bylaw No. 9809 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9809 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    ​That Bylaw No. 9809 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

6.1.4
Proposed Rezoning – Rosewood Neighbourhood – R1A to R2 District [File No. CK 4351-022-003]
This item has attachments. 

1.Bylaw No. 9810.pdf
2.Admin Report - Proposed Rezoning - Rosewood Neighbourhood - From R1A to R2.pdf
3.Append 1 - Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Amendment Area.pdf
4.Append 2 - Fact Summary Sheet(2).pdf
5.Append 3 - Proposed Rezoning Location Map(1).pdf
6.MPC Letter - Rezone - Rosewood - Jan 2022.pdf
7.Notice - Rosewood Neighbourhood - ZB Amendment - Bylaw 9810.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Bylaw No. 9810;
  • Report of the General Manager, Community Services, dated January 25, 2022;
  • Letter from the Municipal Planning Commission, dated January 26, 2022; and
  • Notice that appeared in the local press on February 12 and 14, 2022.
​Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9810 was passed.
 
Darryl Dawson, Development Review Section Manager, Community Services Division, reviewed the proposed rezoning and expressed the Division's support.
 
Josh Delainey, Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the proposed rezoning.
 
Due to the response to COVID-19, there was no attendance by members of the public and therefore no speakers from the gallery.  There were no submissions requesting to speak.
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9810 and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    ​That Bylaw No. 9810 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9810 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    ​That Bylaw No. 9810 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

6.2
Public Notice Matters
 

6.2.1
Recreation and Sport Tax Abatement Policy [File No. CK 1965-0]
This item has attachments. 

1.Committee Report - Rec and Sport Tax Abatement Policy.pdf
2.Admin Report - Recreation and Sport Tax Abatement Policy.pdf
3.Append 1 - City of Saskatoon Council Policy - Recreation and Sport Tax Abatement Program.pdf
4.Append 2 - Public Notice - Recreation and Sport Tax Abatement.pdf
5.Notice - Intent to Create a Recreation and Sport Tax Abatement Policy.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Committee Report from Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services, dated February 14, 2022;
  • Report of the General Manager, Community Services, dated February 14, 2022; and
  • Notice that appeared in the local press on February 19, 2022.

​Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion putting forward the recommendations was made.

Director of Recreation & Sport Roberts reviewed the report.

Due to the response to COVID-19, there was no attendance by members of the public and therefore no speakers from the gallery.  There were no submissions requesting to speak.

  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    That the proposed Recreation and Sport Tax Abatement Policy, as outlined in the February 14, 2022 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved.

  • IN AMENDMENT

    Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That section 3.1 e of the Policy be amended to include the words "are accessible to" as follows:

    "The organization must be based in Saskatoon and must serve the needs of Saskatoon residents, with priority being given to those organizations which are accessible to, and impact, the largest number of people in the community."

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  • VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

7.
PROCLAMATIONS AND FLAG RAISINGS [File No. CK 435-48]
This item has attachments. 

1.Proclamation and Flag Raising List - January 2022.pdf

A list of flag raising and proclamation requests received for the month of January 2022 was provided.

  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That the information be received.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

8.
URGENT BUSINESS
 

9.
ADJOURNMENT
 

The Public Hearing Meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

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