MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS 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 S. Gersher
  • Councillor H. Gough
  • Councillor D. Hill
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries
  • Councillor D. Kirton
  • Councillor M. Loewen, via teleconference
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager J. Jorgenson
  • City Solicitor C. Yelland
  • Chief Financial Officer C. Hack
  • General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
  • General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
  • General Manager, Utilities & Environment A. Gardiner
  • City Clerk A. Tittemore
  • Committee Assistant H. Janzen

The Chair called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People and confirmed roll call. 

2.

This item has attachments. 
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That Charmaine Zevena be added to the list of speakers for Item 10.3.1.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies
    1. That the letter submitting comments from Nicole Burgess, Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association, dated November 16, 2023, be added to Item 8.3.2; 
    2. That the letter submitting comments from Nicole Burgess, Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association, dated November 16, 2023, be added to Item 8.3.3; 
    3. That the letter submitting comments from Steve Janzen, dated November 20, 2023, be added to Item 10.1.1;
    4. That the following letters be added to Item 10.3.1;
      • Requesting to Speak
        • Chad Ryan, Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Social Services, dated November 15, 2023;
        • Tyrell Harder, dated November 16, 2023 - Withdrawn;
        • Wesley Stefanuk, dated November 17, 2023;
        • Josh Penner, dated November 17, 2023;
        • Erin Neufeld, dated November 17, 2023;
        • Jennifer Shire, dated November 17, 2023;
        • Rick Istifo, dated November 17, 2023;
        • Tony Badger, Churchill' British Cafe, dated November 19, 2023;
        • Diane Bentley, dated November 20, 2023;
        • Darlene Weichel, Sardina Family Restaurant & Lounge, dated November 20, 2023; 
        • Alex Istifo, Sardina Family Restaurant & Lounge, dated November 20, 2023; 
        • Keith Moen, NSBA, dated November 20, 2023;
        • Danika Newson, dated November 20, 2023;
      • Submitting Comments
        • Kasia Robinson, LINN Millwork Company Inc., dated November 17, 2023;
        • Sam Daou, Daou Holdings Inc., dated November 17, 2023;
        • Nataliia Yegorova, dated November 17, 2023;
        • Jason Meginbir, dated November 17, 2023;
        • Toby Willans, dated November 19, 2023;
        • Jason Aebig, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, dated November 20, 2023;
        • Mohamad Elbardo, Unique Lighting Inc., dated November 20, 2023;
        • Sharon Mach, Western Millennium Collision, dated November 20, 2023;
        • Paulline Pahlke, 101024919 Saskatchewan Ltd., Taco Time, dated November 20, 2023;
        • Rakesh Kaushik, dated November 20, 2023;
    5. That the following letters submitting comments be added to Item 10.3.3;
      • Erin Case, dated November 20, 2023,  
      • Tyler Case, dated November 20, 2023;
      • Sarah Van Eyck, dated November 20, 2023;
      • James Anderson, dated November 20, 2023;
      • Phoenix Clarke, dated November 20, 2023;
      • Chris Guérette, Saskatchewan Realtors Association, dated November 20, 2023; 
      • Lindsey Crook, dated November 20, 2023;
    6. That the letter requesting to speak from Cameron Choquette, Saskatchewan Landlords Association, dated November 20, 2023, be added to Item 11.2.1 - Withdrawn;
    7. That the items with speakers be heard immediately following consideration of the Consent Agenda;
      • 12.1
        • Justice Richard Danyliuk
      • 10.3.1​
        • Chad Ryan;
        • Wesley Stefanuk;
        • Josh Penner;
        • Erin Neufeld;
        • Jennifer Shire;
        • Rick Istifo;
        • Tony Badger;
        • Diane Bentley;
        • Darlene Weichel; 
        • Alex Istifo; 
        • Keith Moen;
        • Danika Newson;
    8. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.
    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on October 25, 2023, be approved.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

Mayor Clark extended condolences to the family and colleagues on the passing of Rosalino Morante. He will be remembered as a dedicated, cheerful, and loving individual, often referred to as "Kuya," signifying a big brother.

This is a standing item on the agenda in order to provide Council Members an opportunity to provide any public acknowledgements. 

Mayor Clark

Mayor Clark extended condolences on the passing of Harold Everett Chapman at 106 years old. He was born in Saskatoon on April 27, 1917, during the first World War, and was someone who lived and breathed collaboration and cooperation. Mayor Clark spoke to his many achievements and awards.

A moment of silence was held for Rosalino Morante and Harold Chapman.

Councillor Dubois

Councillor Dubois expressed recognition for Saskatoon Transit, acknowledging their recent achievement at the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) Conference. Saskatoon Transit was honored with the 2023 CUTA Innovation Award, a recognition that celebrates individuals and organizations exceeding expectations in their efforts to sustain and enhance transit services.

Councillor Block

The City of Saskatoon in partnership with the Decoration Day Service Committee, Saskatoon Heritage Society, Friends of the Forestry Farm House and Parks Canada are the recipient of a 2023 Saskatchewan Heritage Award in the category of physical heritage conservation for the Next-of-Kin Memorial Avenue, Woodlawn Cemetery Centennial project. 

Mayor Clark

Congratulated the Saskatoon Hilltops who brought home the Canadian Bowl Cup for the 23rd time. 

Mayor Clark asked about the recent funding announcement for the bus rapid transit project and how that will impact the short term and long term. 

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt responded that the funding approval was for the 4 of 6 projects under the bus rapid transit project. Will be looking to purchase up to 55 busses, a combination of zero emission and diesel to bring into the fleet in the next 5 to 8 years. Other components were for the green line, technology and innovation.  

Councillor Dubois asked for an update on Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre.

General Manager, Utilities and Environment Gardiner responded that they are in the process of redesigning the rehabilitation and renovations to bring it closer to the budget. Anticipate about 24 to 30 months of construction and anticipated completion and reopen of Harry Bailey is mid to late 2026.

Councillor Donauer asked about the recent funding announcement and if the information about it will be coming to a future agenda.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt responded that the budget for the bus rapid transit will be a part of the budget deliberations package coming forward next week. An update on the bus rapid transit project will be coming in the early new year. 

There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1; 8.2.1 to 8.2.3; 8.3.1 to 8.3.3; 8.4.1 to 8.4.4; and 8.5.1 be adopted as one motion.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

    Item 12.1 was considered next.


  • That the program modification evaluated as part of the Veteran Parking Pilot Program be implemented as a permanent policy.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
    1. That the annual truck permit fee be increased to $200 from $50;
    2. That the daily truck permit fee be increased to $75 from $30;
    3. That the driveway crossing permit fee be increased to $775 from $375;
    4. That the driveway crossing permit site for additional visits be $100 per visit;
    5. That these changes are effective January 1, 2024 and are phased in over two years;
    6. That the City Solicitor be instructed to draft the appropriate amendments to Bylaw No 4785, The Private Crossings Bylaw, 1968.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
    1. That the amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw, as outlined in the November 1, 2023 report of the Transportation and Construction Division, be approved; and
    2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate bylaw amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
    1. That the current Memorandum of Agreement with the Downtown Saskatoon Business Improvement District to operate the Community Support Program be extended to no later than December 31, 2024; and
    2. That the City Solicitor’s Office be requested to prepare the appropriate amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement, and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
    1. That the Saskatoon Airport Authority be granted a property tax exemption for runways, taxiways, and aprons, based on the terms outlined in this report, for five years (2024 to 2028 inclusive);
    2. That the Administration contact the Minister of Education with respect to this request for a property tax exemption; and
    3. That the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare the appropriate agreement and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Saskatoon.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
    1. That the Saskatoon Airport Authority be granted a continuation of the partial Tax Abatement Agreement for five years (2024 to 2028 inclusive); and
    2. That the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare the appropriate agreement and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Saskatoon.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That the recommendations outlined in Sub-Items in Item 8.5.1 be adopted as one motion.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
    1. That the following be (re)appointed to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee to the end of 2025:
      • Hillary Gamelin, Ministry of Social Services
      • Shelly Farrel, Ministry of Corrections and Policing;
    2. That Councillor Z. Jeffries be confirmed as the Council resource member for 2024; and
    3. That the City Clerk be directed to readvertise for the remaining vacancies.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
    1. That the following be (re)appointed to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee to the end of 2025:
      1. Stephanie Clovechok, Discover Saskatoon
      2. Laura Foley, Saskatoon Archaeological Society
      3. Stevie Horn, Saskatoon Public Library
      4. Sarah Marchildon, Downtown Saskatoon
      5. Magel Sutherland, Meewasin Valley Authority;
    2. That Councillor C. Block be confirmed as the Council resource member for 2024; and
    3. That the City Clerk be directed to readvertise for the remaining vacancies.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
    1. That Cheryl Thorson be reappointed as a citizen representative to the Public Art Advisory Committee to the end of 2025;
    2. That Councillor M. Loewen be confirmed as the Council resource member for 2024; and
    3. That the City Clerk be directed to readvertise for the remaining vacancy (one citizen representative of the First Nation or Métis Community).
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
    1. That Adeola Fadakinte be appointed as a citizen representative to the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee to the end of 2025:
    2. That Councillor B. Dubois be confirmed as the Council resource member for 2024; and
    3. That the City Clerk be directed to readvertise for the remaining vacancies (two citizen representatives and one youth community citizen representative).
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
    1. That the following be (re)appointed to the Saskatoon Environment Advisory Committee to the end of 2025:
      1. Matthew Shumaker, Saskatchewan Health Authority
      2. Diane Bentley, citizen representative
      3. Palash Sanyal, citizen representative
      4. Angela Spence, citizen representative
      5. John Paul Wasan, citizen representative
      6. Terry Neefs, citizen representative
      7. Robin Steeg, citizen representative
    2. That Councillor S. Gersher be confirmed as the Council resource member for 2024; and
    3. That the City Clerk be directed to advertise for the remaining vacancy (citizen representative of the First Nation or Métis Community).
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
    1. That the following be (re)appointed to the Albert Community Centre Management Board for 2024:
      1. Dean Boyle, City Administration – Facilities Management
      2. Garry Ayotte, citizen representative
      3. Ryan Fairbrother, citizen representative
    2. That the City Clerk be directed to readvertise for the remaining citizen vacancy and continue contact with Nutana and Varsity View Community Associations regarding their representatives.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
    1. That the following be reappointed to the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group to the end of 2025:
      1. Ali Abukar, citizen representative
      2. Bertrand Bartake, citizen representative
      3. Alisha Esmail, citizen representative
      4. Geri Fernet, citizen representative
      5. Shawna Nelson, citizen representative
      6. Stephen Yee, citizen representative
      7. Stephanie Clovechok, Discover Saskatoon
      8. Brent Penner, Downtown Saskatoon
      9. Jason Aebig, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce
      10. Kathie Pruden-Nansel, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan-Western Region 2A
      11. Keith Moen, North Saskatoon Business Association
      12. Ken Cheveldayoff, Province of Saskatchewan
      13. Randy Pshebylo, Riversdale Business Improvement District
      14. Mark Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council
      15. Mayor C. Clark
      16. Councillor T. Davies
      17. Councillor C. Block
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
    1. That the following be reappointed to the Marr Residence Management Board to the end of 2025:
      1. Della Greer, Saskatoon Heritage Society
      2. Doug Hyndford, citizen representative
      3. Nuru Nyoni, citizen representative
      4. Karen Waldner, citizen representative
    2. That the City Clerk continue communication with the Nutana Community Association regarding its representative.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
    1. That the following be (re)appointed to the Municipal Planning Commission to the end of 2026:
      1. Stan Laba, Board of Education Saskatoon Public Schools
      2. Kreg Harley, citizen representative
      3. Derek Cameron, citizen representative
    2. That Councillor Z. Jeffries be confirmed as the Council member for 2024; and
    3. That the City Clerk be directed to readvertise for the four citizen vacancies.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That the remaining vacancy not be readvertised at this time.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That the following be (re)appointed to the Social Services Sub-committee – Assistance to Community Groups – Cash Grants Program (SSS) to the end of 2024:

    1. Emily Gabor, Board of Education, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
    2. Jody Glines, Board of Education, Saskatoon Public Schools
    3. Erin Gagne, Ministry of Social Services
    4. Gary Beaudin, United Way Saskatoon
    5. Tayyaba Sultana, member-at-large
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
    1. That the following be reappointed to the Board of Revision and Licence Appeal Board to the end of 2024:
      1. Adedoyin Ajayi
      2. Lola Ayotunde
      3. Melissa Bewer
      4. June Bold
      5. Cameron Choquette
      6. Marvin Dutton
      7. Andrew Gaucher
      8. Albert Lavoie
      9. Asit Sarkar
      10. Megan Shields
      11. Brett Zoerb
    2. That the City Clerk be directed to readvertise for the remaining citizen vacancy.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That the following be appointed to the City Mortgage Appeal Board and Access Transit Appeal Board, effective immediately to the end of 2024:

    1. Kojo Anaman, citizen representative
    2. Joshua Delainey, citizen representative
    3. Om Kochar, citizen representative
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That the following citizen representatives be (re)appointed to the Development Appeals Board to the end of 2025:

    • Len Kowalko
    • Nick Sackville
    • Corwyn Shomachuk
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That the following citizen representatives be reappointed to the Property Maintenance Appeal Board, Fire Appeal Board, Private Swimming Pools Appeal Board, and Environmental Management Appeal Board for 2024:

    • Michael Brockbank
    • Don Stiller
    • Dan Wiks
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Councillors Gough and Jeffries be reappointed to the Board of Police Commissioners for 2024.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That the City’s representative be instructed to vote the City’s proxy at the 2024 Annual General Meetings for the reappointment of Councillors Dubois and Gersher to the Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc. Board of Directors and Saskatoon Gallery and Conservatory Corporation Board of Trustees throughout a term expiring at the conclusion of the 2025 Annual General Meetings.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Councillor Gough be reappointed to the Saskatoon Public Library Board of Directors for 2024.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That the City’s representative be instructed to vote the City’s proxy at the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Saskatchewan Place Association Inc. Board of Directors for the reappointments of Councillors Davies and Donauer throughout a term expiring at the conclusion of the 2025 Annual General Meeting.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That the City's representative be instructed to vote the City's proxy at the 2024 Annual General Meeting for the reappointment of Councillors Kirton and Loewen to the Centennial Auditorium and Convention Centre Board of Directors and the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Foundation Board of Directors throughout a term expiring at the conclusion of the 2025 Annual General Meeting.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Councillor Gough be reappointed to the 33rd Street Business Improvement District Board of Management for 2024.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Councillor Loewen be reappointed to the Broadway Business Improvement District Board of Management for 2024.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Councillor Block be reappointed to the Downtown Business Improvement District Board of Management for 2024.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Councillor Kirton be reappointed to the Riversdale Business Improvement District for 2024.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Councillor Jeffries be reappointed to the Sutherland Business Improvement District Board of Management for 2024.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Councillors Gersher and Dubois be confirmed as appointees to the CUTA Transit Board Members Committee for 2024.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
    1. That Councillor Loewen be nominated to put their name forward for election to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) National Board of Directors in 2024;
    2. That all City Councillors be nominated to apply for appointment to the FCM Standing Committees; and
    3. That any costs incurred to attend meetings as a result of being elected to the Board or appointed to a Standing Committee, be covered by the City of Saskatoon in accordance with Policy No. C01-023, City Councillors’ Travel and Training.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Councillor Gersher be confirmed as a sponsor to the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives – Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) for 2024.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Councillor Gersher be confirmed as the Council champion to the International Council for International Council for Leadership in Brownfield Renewal Program (LiBRe) for 2024.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Twyla Yobb be reappointed as the city representative to Partners for the Saskatchewan River Basin for 2024.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Councillors Donauer and Jeffries be confirmed to the Regional Oversight Committee for 2024.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Councillors Dubois and Hill be confirmed to the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA): City Advisory Committee for 2024.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Councillors Donauer, Dubois, and Gersher (as an alternate) be confirmed to the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) Board of Directors for 2024.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
    1. That Clint Weiland be nominated for reappointment to the Saskatoon Airport Authority Board of Directors to the conclusion of the 2027 Public Annual Meeting of the SAA (three-year term); and
    2. That Councillor Jeffries be nominated for reappointment to the Saskatoon Airport Authority – Community Consultative Committee for 2024.
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Councillor Kirton be confirmed as an appointee to Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Board of Directors for 2024.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Councillors Dubois, Jeffries, and Block be confirmed to the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) for 2024.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Councillor Gough be reappointed to the South Saskatchewan River Watershed Stewards Inc. for 2024.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Councillors Dubois and Block be nominated for reappointment to the Discover Saskatoon Board of Directors for 2024.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Councillor Jeffries be reappointed to the Wanuskewin Heritage Park Authority Board of Directors for 2024.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Councillor Dubois be confirmed to the Defined Contribution Plan for Seasonal and Non-Permanent Part-Time Employees – Board of Trustees for 2024.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • 1.That Councillor Jeffries be confirmed to the General Superannuation Plan – Board of Trustees for 2024; and

    2.That the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for the vacancy.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That Councillor Hill be confirmed to the Firefighters’ Pension Fund Trustees for 2024.

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That the following be appointed to the Pension Benefits Committee:

    1. Councillor Hill
    2. Councillor Kirton
    3. Jeff Jorgenson, City Manager
    4. Marno McInnes, Chief Human Resources Officer
    5. Adam Tittemore, City Clerk
    6. Clae Hack, Chief Financial Officer
    7. Terry Schmidt, General Manager, Transportation & Construction
    8. Ashlee Kaszas, Director of Client & Advisory Services
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois
    1. That Option 2 – Balanced Event Application Requirements exempting the time restrictions be approved;
    2. That the Use of Civic Square Protocol attached at Appendix 3 be included in the comprehensive Protocol Policy; and
    3. That the City Solicitor be instructed to amend Bylaw No. 7767, The Recreation Facilities and Parks Usage Bylaw, 1998 as outlined in the November 8, 2023 report of the City Solicitor.
    In Favour: (10)Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Davies
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher
    1. The City Solicitor be instructed to amend Bylaw No. 9537, The Code of Ethical Conduct for Members of City Council Bylaw, 2019 as required; and
    2. The City Solicitor be instructed to review the Personnel Subcommittee Terms of Reference and bring forward any amendments as required.
    In Favour: (9)Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Against: (1)Councillor Hill
    Absent: (1)Councillor Davies
    CARRIED (9 to 1)

A letter submitting comments from Steve Janzen, dated November 20, 2023, was provided.

Director of Transportation Magus presented the report and responded to questions of Council.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That the Assiniboine Drive CN Rail Pedestrian Crossing project be forwarded to the 2024/2025 budget deliberations for funding consideration within the Capital Business Plan Options.

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

    Item 10.3.2 was considered next.


10.3.1

This item has attachments. 

The following letters were provided:

  • Requesting to Speak
    • Chad Ryan, Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Social Services, dated November 15, 2023;
    • Tyrell Harder, dated November 16, 2023;
    • Wesley Stefanuk, dated November 17, 2023;
    • Josh Penner, dated November 17, 2023;
    • Erin Neufeld, dated November 17, 2023;
    • Jennifer Shire, dated November 17, 2023;
    • Rick Istifo, dated November 17, 2023;
    • Tony Badger, Churchill' British Cafe, dated November 19, 2023;
    • Diane Bentley, dated November 20, 2023;
    • Darlene Weichel, Sardina Family Restaurant & Lounge, dated November 20, 2023;  
    • Alex Istifo, Sardina Family Restaurant & Lounge, dated November 20, 2023;
    • Keith Moen, NSBA, dated November 20, 2023; and 
    • Danika Newson, dated November 20, 2023.
  • Submitting Comments
    • Kasia Robinson, LINN Millwork Company Inc., dated November 17, 2023;
    • Sam Daou, Daou Holdings Inc., dated November 17, 2023;
    • Nataliia Yegorova, dated November 17, 2023;
    • Jason Meginbir, dated November 17, 2023;
    • Toby Willans, dated November 19, 2023;
    • Jason Aebig, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, dated November 20, 2023;
    • Mohamad Elbardo, Unique Lighting Inc., dated November 20, 2023;
    • Sharon Mach, Western Millennium Collision, dated November 20, 2023;
    • Paulline Pahlke, 101024919 Saskatchewan Ltd., Taco Time, dated November 20, 2023; and
    • Rakesh Kaushik, dated November 20, 2023.

Director of Planning and Development Anderson presented the report. Together with City Solicitor Yelland and Fire Chief Hackl they responded to questions of Council. 

Council heard from the following speakers:

  • Chad Ryan, Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Social Services, who responded to questions of Council along with Cara Burrows, Louise Michaud, Diane Hawryluk and Brad Havervold; 

The meeting recessed at 11:16 a.m. and reconvened at 11:31 a.m. with all members of Council in attendance.

  • Wesley Stefanuk, who responded to questions of Council;
  • Josh Penner, who responded to questions of Council;
  • Erin Neufeld, who responded to questions of Council;
  • Jennifer Shire, who responded to questions of Council;
  • Rick Istifo, who responded to questions of Council;
  • Tony Badger, Churchill' British Cafe, who responded to questions of Council;

The meeting recessed at 1:00 p.m. and reconvened at 1:45 p.m. with all members of Council in attendance.  

  • Diane Bentley, who responded to questions of Council; 
  • Darlene Weichel, who responded to questions of Council; 
  • Alex Istifo, who responded to questions of Council; 
  • Keith Moen, who responded to questions of Council; and 
  • Charmaine Zevena, who responded to questions of Council.
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That City Council authorize Administration to issue the development permit for 1701 Idylwyld Drive North, for the purpose of providing an Emergency Residential Shelter, as a temporary use for up to 18 months, as outlined in this report.

    In Favour: (10)Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Against: (1)Councillor Hill
    CARRIED (10 to 1)
  • IN AMENDMENT

    Moved By:Councillor Hill

    Approval for a 6 month period.

    There was no seconder and therefore the motion was not considered.


  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    That reporting be requested from the ministry responsible for the facility report back to the City at 6 and 12 month intervals on successes and challenges of the pilot.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

    The meeting recessed at 4:08 p.m. and reconvened at 4:26 p.m. with all members of Council in attendance with the exception of Councillor Davies.

    Item 9.5.1 was considered next. 


Director of Transportation Magus presented the report. Together with City Manager Jorgenson they responded to questions of Council.

Councillor Kirton excused himself from the meeting at 4:40 p.m.

  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That garbage receptables for multi-use pathways every 1.5 kilometers be directed to the 2024-25 budget process.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

    Councillor Kirton re-entered the meeting at 4:55 p.m.

    Item 10.5.1 was considered next.


The following letters submitting comments were provided:

  • Erin Case, dated November 20, 2023,  
  • Tyler Case, dated November 20, 2023;
  • Sarah Van Eyck, dated November 20, 2023;
  • James Anderson, dated November 20, 2023;
  • Phoenix Clarke, dated November 20, 2023;
  • Chris Guérette, Saskatchewan Realtors Association, dated November 20, 2023; and
  • Lindsey Crook, dated November 20, 2023.

Director of Planning and Development presented the report with a PowerPoint presentation. Together with City Manager Jorgenson they responded to questions of Council. 

Councillor Gersher excused herself from the meeting at 1:57 p.m.

  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough
    1. That Administration be directed to propose a zoning bylaw amendment that would permit “as-of-right” development for up to four residential units on a property in a residential zoning district with appropriate development standards including regulations, such as lot sizes and servicing capacity and report back to a Public Hearing in Q1 2024;
    In Favour: (8)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Against: (2)Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Block
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED (8 to 2)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    2. That Administration be directed to propose a zoning bylaw amendment that would permit four storey multiple-unit development within 800 metres of the bus rapid transit system corridors, with appropriate development standards, including servicing capacity and report back to a Public Hearing in Q2 2024;

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Against: (3)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Block
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED (7 to 3)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    3. That Administration be directed to propose a zoning bylaw amendment that removes parking requirements from areas that are within the defined Corridor Areas and report back to a Public Hearing in Q1 2024; and, that this motion be forwarded to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services, as part of the ‘Options for Review of Minimum Parking Regulations’ being considered at the December 6, 2023 meeting;

    In Favour: (8)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Against: (2)Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Block
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED (8 to 2)
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    4. That Administration be directed to work with the University of Saskatchewan to increase density and create opportunities for student housing in the College Quarter; and,

    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

    5. That City Council approve the amendments to the Housing Action Plan, as outlined in this report.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Against: (3)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Block
    Absent: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED (7 to 3)
  • MOTION ARISING

    Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That Administration report back on options to protect the character of existing neighbourhoods in time for the Q2 public hearing including a jurisdictional scan.

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

    Item 11.2.3 was considered next.


  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That the information be received.

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

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9927, The Fire and Protective Services Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2), and give same its FIRST reading.

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

    That Bylaw No. 9927 now be read a SECOND time.

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

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9927 read a third time at this meeting.

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

    That Bylaw No. 9927 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 Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Davies
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9928, The Noise Amendment Bylaw, 2023, and give same its FIRST reading.

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

    That Bylaw No. 9928 now be read a SECOND time.

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

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9928 read a third time at this meeting.

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

    That Bylaw No. 9928 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 Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (1)Councillor Davies
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That the hour of the meeting be extended to continue immediately following the conclusion of the Public Hearing meeting.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Against: (1)Councillor Hill
    Absent: (1)Councillor Davies
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 1)

    In accordance with Section 13 (1) of The Procedures and Committee Bylaw, there was not unanimous consent of the members present and therefore the hour of the meeting was not extended.

    The meeting recessed at 5:10 p.m. and reconvened on November 23, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with all members of Council in attendance. 

    Item 10.3.3 was considered next.


City Solicitor Yelland presented the report.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9929, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No.  4), 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 Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That Bylaw No. 9929 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 Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9929 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 Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    That Bylaw No. 9929 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)

    Item 16.1 was considered next.


A report of the Saskatoon Municipal Wards Commission was provided and presented by City Clerk Tittemore and Justice Richard Danyliuk. They responded to questions of Council.  

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That the information be received.

    In Favour: (11)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

    Item 10.3.1 was considered next. 


Councillor Kirton gave the following Notice of Motion:

"TAKE NOTICE that at the next Regular Business Meeting of City Council, I will move:

That Administration undertake appropriate public notice and bring forward to the next possible City Council meeting, amendments to The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 2014 that modify the applicable sections to:

  1. Allow Regular Business to automatically reconvene following the conclusion of Public Hearings, provided the Public Hearing has adjourned prior to 9:00 p.m.; and
  2. For a 2/3 majority of Council members present to make decisions regarding extension of meeting times."

The meeting adjourned at 2:52 p.m. on Thursday, November 23, 2023.

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