REVISED AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL - 2024/2025 PRELIMINARY
CORPORATE BUSINESS PLAN AND BUDGET
November 28, 29 and 30, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
[Recesses called at approximately 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m.]

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 9:30 A.m. - 10:30 A.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Recommendation
  1. That Items 7.3.1.2 and 7.3.1.3 be added to the agenda as late items;
  2. That the following letters submitting comments be added to Item 4.1;
     • Jason Aebig, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, dated November 24, 2023;
     • Jason Hanson, dated November 24, 2023;
  3. That the following letters be added to Item 5.1.1;
     • Requesting to Speak
       • Jesse Tiefenback, Saskatoon Destination Marketing Hotels, dated November 24, 2023;
     • Submitting Comments
       • Andrea Lafond, Meewasin Valley Authority, dated November 21, 2023;
  4. That the following letters submitting comments be added to Item 5.1.2;
     • Gordon Holtslander, Saskatoon Cycles, dated November 21, 2023;
     • Stephanie Clovechok, Discover Saskatoon, dated November 23, 2023;
     • Samantha Cowan, dated November 26, 2023;
     • Samantha Cowan (2), dated November 26, 2023;
     • Sonja Vrinten, dated November 27, 2023;
     • Adrian Werner, Hope Moon, dated November 27, 2023;
  5. That the request to speak from Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders of Saskatoon, dated November 24, 2023, be added as Item 5.1.8;
  6. That the request to speak from Keith Moen, NSBA, Saskatoon's Business Association, dated November 24, 2023, be added as Item 5.1.9;
  7. That the following letters submitting comments be added as Item 5.2.4;
     • Murray McLellan, Grace Fellowship, dated November 21, 2023;
     • Trevor Jacek, Mid-West Group of Companies, dated November 21, 2023;
     • Blue Clegg, dated November 21, 2023;
     • Crystal Dahl, Empire Barbering & Beauty Co., dated November 22, 2023;
     • Syed Amjad Rafiquie, Rafigui Enterprises Ltd., dated November 22, 2023;
     • Kris Kembel, Momentum Martial Arts, dated November 22, 2023;
     • Terry Neefs, dated November 27, 2023;
     • Dr. Shawn Smit, Idylwyld Medical Centre, dated November 25, 2023;
     • Fraser Hiebert, NextGen Automotive Installation, dated November 27, 2023;
     • Bonnie Ethier, E-Clips Hair Studio Inc., dated November 27, 2023;
  8. That the letter submitting comments from Sherry Tarasoff, dated November 27, 2023, be added to Item 6.1;
  9. That the letter submitting comments from Nicole Hein, dated November 27, 2023, be added to Item 6.3; 
  10. That the following letters submitting comments be added to Item 7.2.3;
      • Adam Cole, dated November 21, 2023;
      • Sonja Vrinten, dated November 23, 2023;
      • Samantha Cowan, dated November 26, 2023;
      • Cristian Pereira, dated November 27, 2023;
  11. That the letter submitting comments from Sean Dexter, Gridlock Signs, dated November 21, 2023, be added to Item 7.2.4;
  12. That the letter submitting comments from Sherry Tarasoff, dated November 27, 2023, be added to Item 7.2.5;
  13. That the letter submitting comments from Sherry Tarasoff, dated November 27, 2023, be added to Item 7.2.8;
  14. That the letter submitting comments from Sherry Tarasoff, dated November 27, 2023, be added to Item 7.2.9;
  15. That the following letters submitting comments be added to Item 7.2.10;
      • Kelly Boes, Saskatoon Minor Hockey Association, dated November 24, 2023;
      • Travis Cole, PAVED Arts, dated November 24, 2023;
      • Cora Janzen, Collective of Nonprofit Agencies, dated November 27, 2023;
      • Breanne Harmon, Persephone Theatre, dated November 21, 2023;
      • Bruce McKay, La Troupe du Jour, dated November 27, 2023;
      • Jen Budney, Ukrainian Museum of Canada, dated November 27, 2023;
      • Rowan Pantel, On The Boards Staging Company, dated November 27, 2023;
      • Yulissa Campos, Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Threatre, dated November 27, 2023
  16. That the following letters submitting comments be added to Item 7.3.1.3;
      • Jason Hanson, Saskatoon Cycles, dated November 21, 2023;
      • Jason Hanson, Saskatoon Cycles, dated November 27, 2023; and 
  17. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

3.1

Councillor Gersher - Utilities 2024-2025 Business Plan and Budget CCB2023-1108 GPC2023-0813

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on the portion of this item that deals with net metering as she is a customer of the program. 

3.2

Councillor Gersher - Urban Planning and Development 2024-2025 Business Plan and Budget CCB2023-1109 GPC2023-0806

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on the portion of this item that deals with vehicles for hire as her family is in a business that could be perceived to be in conflict with the industry.

4.

BUDGET INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

4.1

2024-2025 Preliminary Budget Update CCB2023-1120

An information report of the Corporate Financial Services Division was provided.

In addition, the following letters submitting comments were also provided:

• Jason Aebig, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, dated November 24, 2023; and
• Jason Hanson, dated November 24, 2023.

• Recommendation

  That the information be recieved.

5.

COMMUNICATIONS

5.1

REQUESTS TO SPEAK

The speakers were given an opportunity to address Council during this portion or they could wait until the item is addressed.

5.1.1

Discover Saskatoon [CK 1870-10]

The following letters were provided:

Requesting to Speak:

• Stephanie Clovechok, Discover Saskatoon, dated November 21, 2023
• Jesse Tiefenbach, Saskatoon Destination Marketing Hotels, dated November 24, 2023;

Submitting Comments:

• Keith Moen, Executive Director, NSBA, dated November 7, 2023;
• Adam Peterson, Saskatoon Destination Marketing Hotels Inc., dated November 21, 2023;
• Peter Stoicheff, Ph.D., President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Saskatchewan, dated November 21, 2023; 
• Mark Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council, dated November 21, 2023; and
• Andrea Lafond, Meewasin Valley Authority, dated November 21, 2023.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

5.1.2

Meewasin Valley Authority [CK 1700-1]

The following letters were provided:

Requests to Speak

•  Andrea Lafond, Meewasin Valley Authority, dated November 20, 2023; 
• Angela Bedard-Haughn, Meewasin Valley Authority, dated November 20, 2023;

Submitting Comments

• Peter Stoicheff, Ph.D., President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Saskatchewan, dated November 9, 2023;
• Kelvin Kelly, Tree Canada, dated November 13, 2023;
• Linda Moskalyk, SOS Trees Coalition, dated November 15, 2023;
• Candace Savage, Wild About Saskatoon, dated November 16, 2023;
• Mike Winter, dated November 16, 2023;
• Michael van Grondelle, The SKAL Club of Sakatoon, dated November 17, 2023;
• Meghan Mickelson, Swale Watchers, dated November 18, 2023;
• Jerry Helfrich, Kiwanis Club of Saskatoon, dated November 18, 2023; 
• James Lee, Saskatoon Nature Society, dated November 18, 2023;
• Peggy Clark, Saskatoon Rotary Club, dated November 19, 2023;
• Peter Goode, Saskatoon Road Runners Association, dated November 19, 2023;
• DeeAnn Mercier, Broadway Business Improvement District, dated November 20, 2023;
• Kathie Pruden Nansel, Western Region 2A - Metis Association Inc., dated November 20, 2023;
• Mark Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council, dated November 20, 2023;
• Randy Pshebylo, Riversdale Business Improvement District, dated November 21, 2023;
• Julia Adamson, Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc., dated November 21, 2023;
• Keith Moen, NSBA - Saskatoon's Business Association, dated November 21, 2023; 
• Gordon Holtslander, Saskatoon Cycles, dated November 21, 2023;
• Stephanie Clovechok, Discover Saskatoon, dated November 23, 2023;
• Samantha Cowan, dated November 26, 2023;
• Samantha Cowan (2), dated November 26, 2023; 
• Sonja Vrinten, dated November 27, 2023; and
• Adrian Werner, Hope Moon, dated November 27, 2023.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

5.1.3

Shane Partridge - Saskatoon Police Services Budget - Addition of AROs to Pleasant Hill [CK 430-72 x1700-1]

A request to speak from Shane Partridge, Pleasant Hill Community Association, dated October 25, 2023, was provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

5.1.4

Lee Fuller - Remai Modern Budget Deliberations [CK 430-72 x1700-1]

A request to speak and letter from Lee Fuller, dated October 28, 2023, was provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

5.1.5

Candace Savage, Wild About Saskatoon - Street Sweeping/Soft Medians [CK 1700-1]

A letter from Candace Savage, Wild About Saskatoon, dated November 17, 2023, was provided indicating that Joanne Blythe and Chad Hammond will be in attendance to speak to the matter.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

5.1.6

Jory Vermette, Saskatoon Climate Hub and It's Coalition Partners - Budget Submission [CK 1700-1]

A letter from Jory Vermette,  Saskatoon Climate Hub and its coalition partners, dated November 17, 2023, was provided indicating that Aisha Adelah will be in attendance to speak to the matter.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

5.1.7

Clara Ewert Fisher, Climate Action Group - Climate Change Impacts [CK 1700-1]

A request to speak from Clara Ewert Fisher, Climate Action Group, dated November 20, 2023, was provided. 

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

5.1.8

Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders of Saskatoon - Transit [CK 1700-1]

A letter requesting to speak from Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders of Saskatoon, dated November 24, 2023, was provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

5.1.9

Keith Moen, NSBA - Budget Deliberations [CK 1700-1]

A letter requesting to speak from Keith Moen, NSBA, dated November 24, 2023, was provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

5.2

COMMUNICATIONS REQUIRING DIRECTION

• Recommendation

  That items 5.2.1 to 5.2.4 be received as information.

5.2.1

Jason Aebig, the Chamber - Support for Enhancing Capacity of Independent City Auditor - Continuous Assurance Audit [CK 1600-1]

A letter submitting comments from Jason Aebig, CEO, the Chamber, dated October 18, 2023, was provided.

5.2.2

Peter and Verna Gallen - Budget Submission [CK 1700-1]

A letter submitting comments from Peter and Verna Gallen dated November 10, 2023, was provided. 

5.2.3

Michael Klein - 2024-2025 Budget Deliberations [CK 1700-1]

A letter submitting comments from Michael Klein, dated November 10, 2023, was provided.

5.2.4

Property Taxes [CK 1700-1]

The following letters submitting comments were provided:

• Murray McLellan, Grace Fellowship, dated November 21, 2023;
• Trevor Jacek, Mid-West Group of Companies, dated November 21, 2023;
• Blue Clegg, dated November 21, 2023;
• Crystal Dahl, Empire Barbering & Beauty Co., dated November 22, 2023;
• Syed Amjad Rafiguie, Ragigui Enterprises Ltd. dated November 22, 2023; 
• Kris Kembel, Momentum Martial Arts, dated November 22, 2023;
• Terry Neefs, dated November 27, 2023;
• Dr. Shawn Smit, Idylwyld Medical Centre, dated November 25, 2023;
• Fraser Hiebert, NextGen Automotive Installation, dated November 27, 2023; and 
• Bonnie Ethier, E-Clips Hair Studio Inc., dated November 27, 2023.

6.

CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS AND STATUTORY BOARDS BUDGET PRESENTATIONS

6.1

Saskatoon Police Service 2024-2025 Business Plan and Budget CCB2023-1106 GPC2023-0605

[Budget Book page 9] Policing

An approval report of the Corporate Financial Services Division was provided.

A letter submitting comments from Sherry Tarasoff, dated November 27, 2023, was also provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Saskatoon Police Service Business Line Operating Budget for 2024 totalling $134,455,700 in expenditures and $12,862,400 in revenues be approved;
  2. That the Saskatoon Police Service Business Line operating plan for 2025 totalling $141,438,400 in expenditures and $12,996,300 in revenues be approved;
  3. That the 2024 Capital Budget totalling $3,643,000 be approved; and
  4. That the 2025 Capital Plan totalling $2,908,000 be approved.

6.2

Saskatoon Public Library 2024-2025 Business Plan and Budget CCB2023-1115 GPC2023-0605

[Budget Book page 39] Library Property Levy; Saskatoon Public Library

An approval report of the Corporate Financial Services Division was provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Saskatoon Public Library Business Line Operating Budget for 2024 totalling $32,978,200 in expenditures and $32,978,200 in revenues be approved;
  2. That the Saskatoon Public Library Business Line Operating Plan for 2025 totalling $34,345,300 in expenditures and $34,345,300 in revenues be approved;
  3. That the 2024 Capital Budget totalling $200,000 be approved; and
  4. That the 2025 Capital Plan totalling $200,000 be approved.

6.3

Arts, Culture and Events Venues 2024-2025 Business Plan and Budget CCB2023-1111 GPC2023-0614

[Budget Book page 49] Remai Modern Art Gallery; SaskTel Centre; TCU Place

An approval report of the Corporate Financial Services Division was provided.

A letter submitting comments from Nicole Hein, dated November 27, 2023, was also provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Arts, Culture and Events Venues Business Line Operating Budget for 2024 totalling $9,873,100 in expenditures be approved, which includes adjustments made through the 2023 special budget meetings as outlined in Appendix 1; subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda; and
  2. That the Arts, Culture and Events Venues Business Line Operating Plan for 2025 totalling $10,155,600 in expenditures be approved, which includes adjustments made through the 2023 special budget meetings as outlined in Appendix 1; subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda.
• Recommendation

  That the Remai Operating Budget and Operating Plan for 2024 and 2025 respectively be approved as presented, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda.

• Recommendation

  That the SaskTel Centre Operating Budget and Operating Plan for 2024 and 2025 respectively be approved as presented, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda.

• Recommendation

  That the hour of the meeting be extended beyond 5:30 p.m. to complete consideration of the TCU Place item.

• Recommendation

  That the TCU Place Operating Budget and Operating Plan for 2024 and 2025 respectively be approved as presented, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda.

7.

REPORTS

7.1

GENERAL REPORTS

7.1.1

Inflation and Construction A Review of Data CCB2023-1121 TS2023-0605

An information report of the City Manager's Office was provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

7.1.2

City of Saskatoon's Business Property Taxes in Comparative Perspective CCB2023-1112 GPC2023-0810

An information report of the City Manager's Office was provided.

• Recommendation

  1.  That the current tax ratio percentage be shifted from 1.59 to 1.75.

• Recommendation

  2.  That the Administration report back regarding the potential to create a small business taxation sub-class and potential tools to mitigate impacts on small businesses.

• Recommendation

  That Administration report back on business tax ratios and their impact on economic indicators, including data from our city and a jurisdictional analysis.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

7.1.3

Comparing the Growth in Federal, Provincial, and Municipal Operating Budgetary Expenditures 2017 - 2023 [CC2023-0604]

An information report of the City Manager's Office was provided.

The City Clerk reported that the Governance & Priorities Committee, at its meeting held on September 13, 2023, deferred consideration of this matter to the 2024/2025 Business Plan and Budget deliberations through the typical business line process.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

7.1.4

Funding Plans Update – 2024/2025 Business Plan and Budget CCB2023-1117

An information report of the Corporate Financial Services Division was provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

7.1.5

Capital Reserve Contribution Reductions CCB2023-1119 CC2023-0901

An information report of the Corporate Financial Services Division was provided.

• Recommendation

  That there be a 3% reduction of contributions to all capital reserves impacting the mill rate, with the exception of Saskatoon Fire and Roadways Preservation, for 2024.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

7.1.6

2024-2025 FTE Budget Overview CCB2023-1118 GPC2023-0605

An information report of the Corporate Financial Services Division was provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

7.1.7

Full-Time Equivalent Municipal Comparison [GPC2023-0605]

An information report of the Corporate Financial Services Division was provided.

The City Clerk reported that the Governance & Priorities Committee, at its meeting held on September 13, 2023, deferred consideration of this matter to the 2024/2025 Business Plan and Budget deliberations through the typical business line process.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

7.1.8

Impacts of Hiring Freeze or Not Adding Future Staff [GPC2023-0605]

A report of the City Manager's Office was provided along with a letter submitting comments from Neil McDonald, dated August 18, 2023.

The City Clerk reported that the Governance & Priorities Committee, at its meeting held on September 13, 2023, deferred consideration of this matter to the 2024/2025 Business Plan and Budget deliberations through the typical business line process.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

7.1.9

Temporary Workforce Report [GPC2023-0704]

A report of the Human Resources Division was provided.

The City Clerk reported that the Governance & Priorities Committee, at its meeting held on September 13, 2023, deferred consideration of this matter to the 2024/2025 Business Plan and Budget deliberations through the typical business line process.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

7.2

BUSINESS LINE REPORTS

7.2.1

Land Development 2024-2025 Business Plan and Budget CCB2023-1107 GPC2023-0702

[Budget Book page 409] Saskatoon Land; Land Development-Capital

An approval report of the Corporate Financial Services Division was provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Land Development Business Line Operating Budget for 2024 totalling $10,043,700 in expenditures and $10,043,700 in revenues be approved, which includes adjustments made through the 2023 special budget meetings as outlined in Appendix 1; subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Land Development Business Line Operating Plan for 2025 totalling $9,362,800 in expenditures and $9,362,800 in revenues be approved, which includes adjustments made through the 2023 special budget meetings as outlined in Appendix 1; subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the 2024 Capital Budget totalling $67,726,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda; and
  4. That the 2025 Capital Plan totalling $93,892,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda.
• Recommendation

  Option 3 - Additional billboard locations - 2024 ($200,000)

• Recommendation

7.2.2

Utilities 2024-2025 Business Plan and Budget CCB2023-1108 GPC2023-0813

[Budget Book page 93] Saskatoon Light & Power; Storm Water Management; Waste Services Utility; Water Utility; Wastewater Utility

An approval report of the Corporate Financial Services Division was provided.

• Councillor Gersher declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on the portion of this item that deals with net metering as she is a customer of the program. ;)

• Recommendation
  1. That the Utilities Business Line Operating Budget for 2024 totalling $436,659,800 in expenditures and $436,659,800 in revenues be approved, which includes adjustments made through the 2023 special budget meetings as outlined in Appendix 1; subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Utilities Business Line Operating Plan for 2025 totalling $460,949,600 in expenditures and $460,949,600 in revenues be approved, which includes adjustments made through the 2023 special budget meetings as outlined in Appendix 1; subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the 2024 Capital Budget totalling $114,512,600 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  4. That the 2025 Capital Plan totalling $87,809,300 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  5. That the proposed 2024 and 2025 water and wastewater rate changes, as outlined in Appendix 3, and included in the 2024/2025 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved effective January 1 of each year;
  6. That the 2024 and 2025 infrastructure rate change, as outlined in Appendix 3, be approved effective January 1 of each year;
  7. That the City Solicitor be instructed to draft the appropriate amendments to Bylaw No. 7567, The Waterworks Bylaw, and Bylaw No. 9466, The Sewer Use Bylaw;
  8. That the proposed 2024 and 2025 Waste Service Utility Rates, as outlined in Appendix 4, and included in the 2024/2025 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;
  9. That the 2025 cart exchange fee of $30 per applicable exchange be approved effective January 1, 2025;
  10. That the General Manager be granted authority within Bylaw No. 9844, The Waste Bylaw, 2022, to substitute roll-out carts at any dwelling unit where they deem the current cart size is of insufficient volume;
  11. That section 1 of Schedule “E” of Bylaw No. 9844, The Waste Bylaw, 2022, be amended to exclude curbside residential garbage customers; and That the City Solicitor be instructed to draft the appropriate amendments to Bylaw No. 9844, The Waste Bylaw, 2022.
• Recommendation

  Option 1 - Eliminate New Street Lighting Investment - 2024 ($150,000)

• Recommendation

  Option 2 - Update Schedule of Fees Bylaw - 2024 ($60,000)

• Recommendation

  That the $150,000 from main motion 1 be directed to the mill rate via return on investment.

• Recommendation

7.2.3

Environmental Health 2024-2025 Business Plan and Budget CCB2023-1103 GPC2023-0701

[Budget Book page 61] Sustainability; Urban Biological Services; Urban Forestry; Waste Handling Service; Waste Reduction

An approval report of the Corporate Financial Services Division was provided.

In addition, the following letters were provided:

• Mackenzie Burnett and Ines Sanchez-Rodriguez, Saskatoon Climate Hub, dated July 24, 2023;
• Nancy Howse, dated August 10, 2023;
• Tim Quigley, dated August 11, 2023;
• Glen Wright, dated August 12, 2023;
• Mark Bigland - Pritchard, dated August 12, 2023;
• Mary Uzelman, dated August 12, 2023;
• Carroll Chubb, dated August 13, 2023;
• Julia Boughner, dated August 13, 2023;
• Joanne Blythe, Chad Hammond and Candace Savage, Wild About Saskatoon, dated August 14, 2023;
• Caylin Lee, dated August 14, 2023;
• Peter and Verna Gallen, dated August 14, 2023;
• Ines Sanchez Rodriguez, dated August 14, 2023;
• Jason Hanson, dated August 14, 2023;
• Jody Busch, dated August 14, 2023;
• Joel Van Impe, dated August 14, 2023;
• John Krowina, dated August 14, 2023;
• Justin Fisher, dated August 14, 2023;
• Romualdo Zwolinski, dated August 14, 2023;
• Margret Asmuss, Bob Halliday, Glenn Wright, Saskatchewan Environmental Society, dated August 14, 2023;
• Gayvin Franson, dated August 14, 2023;
• Steven Kaszab, dated August 15, 2023;
• Lyndon Stoll, dated October 12, 2023;
• Kelsey Knoblauch, dated November 10, 2023; 
• Linda Moskalyk, dated November 14, 2023; 
• Chris Schmidt-Watt, dated November 16, 2023;
• Rachel Malena-Chan, Eco-Anxious Stories, dated November 16, 2023;
• Claire Card, dated November 16, 2023;
• Melody Neufeld, dated November 20, 2023;
• Linda Moskalyk, SOS Trees Coalition, dated November 20, 2023;
• Julia Adamson, Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc., dated November 20, 2023;
• John Paul Wasan, Chair, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee, dated November 20, 2023;
• Clara Ewert Fisher, Climate Action Group, dated November 21, 2023;
• Adam Cole, dated November 21, 2023;
• Sonja Vrinten, dated November 23, 2023;
• Samantha Cowan, dated November 26, 2023; and
• Cristian Pereira, dated November 27, 2023.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Environmental Health Business Line Operating Budget for 2024 totalling $21,504,700 in expenditures and $8,941,200 in revenues be approved, which includes adjustments made through the 2023 special budget meetings as outlined in Appendix 1; subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Environmental Health Business Line Operating Budget for 2025 totalling $22,024,600 in expenditures and $8,796,900 in revenues be approved, which includes adjustments made through the 2023 special budget meetings as outlined in Appendix 1; subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the 2024 Capital Budget totalling $13,228,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda; and
  4. That the 2025 Capital Plan totalling $2,148,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda.
• Recommendation

  Option 5 - Discontinue Christmas Tree Drop-off - 2024 ($25,000)

• Recommendation

  Option 8 – Extension of Tree Pruning Cycle - 2024 ($90,000)

• Recommendation

  Option 11 – End Student Action for a Sustainable Future program continuation - 2024 ($40,000) 

• Recommendation

  Option 10 – Eliminate Healthy Yards and Boulevard Garden Program advertising and support - 2024 ($11,600)

• Recommendation

  Eliminate the 11 FTEs for the Material Recovery Centre.

• Recommendation

  That the staffing levels remain status quo for the Material Recovery Centre and that the funding source be adjusted to mill rate, which consists of removal of 4 FTEs from the proposed business line.  

• Recommendation

  That the hour of the meeting be extended beyond 5:30 p.m. to complete consideration of this item.

• Recommendation

  In the event that budget proceedings are not completed on Thursday, November 30, that Council reconvene at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, December 1.

• Recommendation

  That the staffing levels remain status quo for the Material Recovery Centre and that the funding source be adjusted to mill rate, which consists of removal of 4 FTEs from the proposed business line

• Recommendation

  That the Administration report in advance of the 2025 budget deliberations about the first year of operations at the Material Recovery Centre and any related operational needs.  

• Recommendation

7.2.4

Urban Planning and Development 2024-2025 Business Plan and Budget CCB2023-1109 GPC2023-0806

[Budget Book page 183] Attainable Housing; Building and Plumbing Permits & Standards; Business Improvement Districts; Bylaw Compliance; Development Review; Licenses & Permits; Long Range Planning; Neighbourhood Planning; Planning Project Services; Regional Planning; Research & Mapping; Urban Design

An approval report of the Corporate Financial Services Division was provided along with the following letters:

• Peter and Verna Gallen, dated August 25, 2023; and 
• Sean Dexter, Gridlock Signs, dated November 21, 2023.

• Councillor Gersher declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on the portion of this item that deals with vehicles for hire as her family is in a business that could be perceived to be in conflict with the industry.)

• Recommendation
  1. That the Urban Planning and Development Business Line Operating Budget for 2024, totalling $18,625,700 in expenditures and $10,624,100 in revenues be approved, which includes adjustments made through the 2023 special budget meetings as outlined in Appendix 1; subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Urban Planning and Development Business Line Operating Plan for 2025, totalling $19,094,800 in expenditures and $10,931,600 in revenues be approved, which includes adjustments made through the 2023 special budget meetings as outlined in Appendix 1; subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the 2024 Capital Budget totalling $50,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  4. That the 2025 Capital Plan totalling $50,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  5. That the proposed Building Standards program fees for 2024 and 2025, as outlined in Appendix 3 and included in the 2024-2025 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;
  6. That the City Solicitor be instructed to draft the appropriate amendments to Bylaw No. 9455, Building Bylaw, 2017; Bylaw No. 6583, The Plumbing Permits Bylaw, 1985; and Bylaw No. 7981, Swimming Pool Bylaw, 2000;
  7. That the proposed Development Review Program rates and fees for 2024 and 2025, as outlined in Appendix 4 and included in the 2024/2025 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;
  8. That the City Solicitor be instructed to draft the appropriate amendments to Bylaw No. 9724, the Development Applications Fee Amendment Bylaw, 2020;
  9. That the City Solicitor be instructed to draft the appropriate bylaw amendments to facilitate the licence application fees, as outlined in Appendix 5, relating to Bylaw No. 9011, The Adult Services Licensing Bylaw; Bylaw No. 9525, The Cannabis Business Licence Bylaw; Bylaw No. 9651, The Vehicles for Hire Bylaw; and Bylaw No. 9746, The Business Licence Bylaw; and
  10. That the City Solicitor be instructed to draft the appropriate amendments to the portable sign licence application fee and the permanent sign permit fees, as outlined in Appendix 6, relating to Bylaw No. 9724, Development Applications Fee Bylaw, 2020, and as included in the proposed 2024 and 2025 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget.
• Recommendation

  Option 3 - Portable sign license fee increase - 2024 ($24,000)

• Recommendation

  That Administration report back in 2024 regarding Option 4 and the implications of achieving 100% cost recovery for all applications, including any impacts for the 2025 budget.

• Recommendation

  Main Motions 1 to 8 and 10.

• Recommendation

  Main Motion 9.

7.2.5

Recreation and Culture 2024-2025 Business Plan and Budget CCB2023-1114 GPC2023-0807

[Budget Book page 249] Albert Community Centre; Community Partnerships; Forestry Farm Park & Zoo; Golf Courses; Gordon Howe Campground; Indoor Rinks; Leisure Centres-Program; Leisure Centres-Rentals; Marketing Services; Marr Residence; Nutrien Playland; Outdoor Pools; Outdoor Sports Fields; Parks Maintenance & Design; Playground & Recreation Areas; Program Research & Design; River Landing; Spectator Ballfields; Community Partnerships; Targeted Programming

An approval report of the Corporate Financial Services Division was provided.

A letter submitting comments from Sherry Tarasoff, dated November 27, 2023, was also provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Recreation and Culture Business Line Operating Budget for 2024 totalling $66,304,700 in expenditures and $26,972,300 in revenues be approved, which includes adjustments made through the 2023 special budget meetings as outlined in Appendix 1; subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Recreation and Culture Business Line Operating Plan for 2025 totalling $67,966,000 in expenditures and $28,104,700 in revenues be approved, which includes adjustments made through the 2023 special budget meetings as outlined in Appendix 1; subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the 2024 Capital Budget totalling $7,317,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  4. That the 2025 Capital Plan totalling $11,724,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  5. That the rates for indoor arenas for 2024 and 2025, effective October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, as included in the 2024/2025 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;
  6. That rates and fees for Charge for Use sport fields for 2024 and 2025, effective January 1, 2024, as included in the 2024/2025 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;
  7. That the Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park (Nutrien Playland) admission rates and group rental rates for 2024 and 2025, effective January 1, 2024, as included in the 2024/2025 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;
  8. That the Special Event Application Fee for 2024 and 2025, effective January 1, 2024, as included in the 2024/2025 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;
  9. That the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo (SFFPZ) 2024 and 2025 rates and 2024 to 2026 rental fees, as included in the 2024/2025 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;
  10. That the Gordon Howe Campground rates and fees for 2024 and 2025, effective January 1, 2024, as included in the 2024/2025 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;
  11. That the Indoor Leisure Centres and Outdoor Pools rental rates for the period of September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2026, as included in the 2024/2025 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;
  12. That the Indoor Leisure Centres and Outdoor Pools rates for Registered Programs and Admissions for the period of April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026, as included in the 2024/25 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved; and
  13. That the golf course rates and fees for the three City of Saskatoon municipal golf courses, effective April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026, as included in the 2024/2025 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved.
• Recommendation

  Option 13 – Deferral of new property tax funded park positions - 2024 ($197,100)

• Recommendation

  Option 10 - Deferral of new property tax funded positions at Forestry Farm - 2024 ($48,000) 2025 ($22,700) 

• Recommendation

  Option 12A – Reducing the trimming component of grass maintenance service levels by 50% - 2024 ($200,000)

• Recommendation

  That the trimming component of grass maintenance service levels be reduced by 25% - 2024 ($100,000)

• Recommendation

  Option 8B – Eliminate the Skateboard Program, Traveling Sports Van Program and Arts Centre program - 2024 ($48,700) 

• Recommendation

  Option 4C – Reduce the operating hours of all indoor leisure centres by one hour per day - 2024 ($296,000)

• Recommendation

  Option 11 – Implement $1 service fee for online registrations - 2024 ($11,500)

• Recommendation

  That the Administration report back in advance of 2025 budget deliberations on credit card charges and fees at leisure centres and potential options for cost recovery. 

• Recommendation

7.2.6

Corporate Asset Management 2024-2025 Business Plan and Budget CCB2023-1102 GPC2023-0814

[Budget Book page 331] City Accommodation; Facilities Management; Fleet Services

An approval report of the Corporate Financial Services Division was provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Corporate Asset Management Business Line Operating Budget for 2024 totalling $16,929,800 in expenditures and $237,700 in revenues be approved, which includes adjustments made through the 2023 special budget meetings as outlined in Appendix 1; subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Corporate Asset Management Business Line Operating Plan for 2025 totalling $18,379,500 in expenditures and $237,700 in revenues be approved, which includes adjustments made through the 2023 special budget meetings as outlined in Appendix 1; subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the 2024 Capital Budget totalling $13,851,700 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda; and
  4. That the 2025 Capital Plan totalling $19,104,700 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda.
• Recommendation

  Option 2 – Transfer of external lease savings - 2024 ($202,200) 2025 ($84,400) 

• Recommendation

  Option 4C – Deferral of custodial support for Recovery Park - 2024 ($133,600) 

• Recommendation

  Option 4D – Deferral of custodial support for City Yards - 2024 ($53,500) 2025 ($53,500)

• Recommendation

  Option 4F – Defer trades position - 2024 ($99,400)

• Recommendation

  Option 4B – Deferral of police mechanic and civic vehicles mechanic positions - 2025 ($95,200) 

• Recommendation

  Option 4E – Defer building operator position 2024 ($85,200) 

• Recommendation

  Option 4G – Defer radio shop coordinator - 2024 ($62,000) 

• Recommendation

  Option 4A – Deferral of fleet mechanic - 2024 ($50,800) 

• Recommendation

7.2.7

Corporate Governance and Finance 2024-2025 Business Plan and Budget CCB2023-1116 GPC2023-0811

[Budget Book page 347] Assessment & Taxation; City Clerk's Office; City Manager's Office; City Solicitor's Office; Corporate Support; Debt Servicing; Financial Services; General Services; Legislative; Revenue Services;  Service Saskatoon

An approval report of the Corporate Financial Services Division was provided along with the following letters:

• Amanda Guthrie, Chair, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, dated November 13, 2023; and
• Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee, dated November 21, 2023.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Corporate Governance and Finance Business Line Operating Budget for 2024 totalling $90,040,500 in expenditures and $9,050,600 in revenues be approved, which includes adjustments made through the 2023 special budget meetings as outlined in Appendix 1; subject to any adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Corporate Governance and Finance Business Line Operating Plan for 2025 totalling $94,618,500 in expenditures and $8,759,500 in revenues be approved, which includes adjustments made through the 2023 special budget meetings as outlined in Appendix 1; subject to any adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the 2024 Capital Budget totalling $1,486,100 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda; and
  4. That the 2025 Capital Plan totalling $1,686,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda.
• Recommendation

  Option 5C – Defer staff accountant position – Corporate Support - 2024 ($91,700) 

• Recommendation

  Option 5I – Defer the IT GIS Programmer Analyst - 2025 ($97,500) 

• Recommendation

  Option 5D – Defer staff accountant position – Fire 2025 ($91,700 )  

• Recommendation

  Option 5F – Defer staff accountant position – Corporate Revenue 2025 ($93,900) 

• Recommendation

  Option 5J – Defer the IT project manager position - 2024 ($137,000) 

• Recommendation

  Option 5E – Defer the customer service representative in Corporate Revenue (total cost of $77,200 of which most is funded through utilities) - 2024 ($32,300)  

• Recommendation

  5G – Defer the Access and Privacy Office position to 2025 ($102,700)

• Recommendation

  5H – Defer the IT Applications Coordinator  - 2024 ($137,000)

• Recommendation

  Option 5M – Defer Administrative Coordinator position - 2025 ($29,500) 

• Recommendation

  Option 5A – Defer Assessment Appraiser position - 2024 ($100,300) 

• Recommendation

  That there be a reduction of $30,000 to Legislative Services based on 50% of the 2022 surplus and to reflect the historical underspending of the Councillors budgets.

• Recommendation

  That fuel cost estimates be adjusted downward in the amount of $0.10/L based on fuel price trends for savings of $600,000.

• Recommendation

  That Council move In Camera to consider the motion on deferral of the cybersecurity positions.

• Recommendation

  Agenda Item 7.2.7  Corporate Governance and Finance 2024-2025 Business Plan and Budget – Deferral of the Cybersecurity Positions

  That the discussion and information be received and remain In Camera under Sections 16(1) e of LAFOIP.

• Recommendation
• Recommendation

  That Administration report back about the following:

  • changing utility billing defaults from paper to eBill
  • charging a monthly fee for paper utility bills. Include information about the possibility of some people receiving paper bills at no charge upon request including customers who self-identify as persons with disabilities, customers without home Internet access or mobile data services, and seniors aged 65 or older.

7.2.8

Saskatoon Fire 2024-2025 Business Plan and Budget CCB2023-1105 GPC2023-0618

[Budget book page 21] Emergency Management; Fire Services; Community Risk Reduction

An approval report of the Corporate Financial Services Division was provided.

A letter submitting comments from Sherry Tarasoff, dated November 27, 2023, was also provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That Saskatoon Fire Business Line Operating Budget for 2024 totalling $61,966,800 in expenditures and $1,267,300 in revenues be approved, which includes adjustments made through the 2023 special budget meetings as outlined in Appendix 1; subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Saskatoon Fire Business Line Operating Plan for 2025 totalling $64,190,100 in expenditures and $1,278,000 in revenues be approved, which includes adjustments made through the 2023 special budget meetings as outlined in Appendix 1; subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  3. That the 2024 Capital Budget totalling $3,971,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda; and
  4. That the 2025 Capital Plan totalling $16,776,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda.

7.2.9

Transportation - 2024-2025 Business Plan and Budget CCB2023-1101 GPC2023-0703

[Budget Book page 129]  Access Transit; Bridges & Structures; Engineering; Impound Lot; Parking; Road Maintenance; Snow & Ice Management; Street Cleaning & Sweeping; Street Lighting; Transit Operations; Transportation Services

An approval report of the Corporate Financial Services Division was provided along with the following letters:

• Mike Winter, dated November 16, 2023; and 
• Sherry Tarasoff, dated November 27, 2023.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Transportation Business Line Operating Budget for 2024 totalling $171,680,300 in expenditures and $25,368,100 in revenues be approved, which includes adjustments made through the 2023 special budget meetings as outlined in Appendix 1; subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda; 
  2. That the Transportation Business Line Operating Plan for 2025 totalling $181,869,800 in expenditures and $26,003,400 in revenues be approved, which includes adjustments made through the 2023 special budget meetings as outlined in Appendix 1; subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda; 
  3. That the 2024 Capital Budget totalling $155,414,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda; 
  4. That the 2025 Capital Plan totalling $167,310,600 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  5. That the proposed parking rate and impoundment fees included in the 2024/2025 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget be approved;
  6. That the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare appropriate amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, Traffic Bylaw, 1991 (Traffic Bylaw), and Bylaw No. 8640, the Impounding Bylaw, 2007 (Impounding Bylaw); and
  7. That Administration expand pay parking zones, as identified in Appendix 2 and 2A of this report.

   
• Recommendation

  Reallocate $250,000 of the estimated $1M of transit fares to the general revenues (mill rate).  

• Recommendation

  That the amount be amended to $600,000.

• Recommendation

  Reallocate $250,000 of the estimated $1M of transit fares to the general revenues (mill rate).  

• Recommendation

  Main Motion 1 to 6.

• Recommendation

  Main Motion 7.

7.2.9.1

Impacts of Elimination of Child Fare on Saskatoon Transit [GPC2023-0703]

A report of the Governance & Priorities Committee was provided.

• Recommendation

  That City Council direct implementation of fare elimination for children beginning in September 2024 with no impact to Saskatoon Transit 2024 revenue budget.  Prior to implementation, Administration report back on:

  1. operational details/implementation plan for the elimination of child fares; and
  2. engagement with stakeholders.   

7.2.10

Community Support 2024-2025 Business Plan and Budget CCB2023-1104 GPC2023-0616

[Budget Book page 225]  Animal Services; Cemeteries; Community Development; Community Investments & Supports

An approval report of the Corporate Financial Services Division was provided along with the following letters:

• Kelly Boes, Saskatoon Minor Hockey Association, dated November 24, 2023;
• Travis Cole, PAVED Arts, dated November 24, 2023; 
• Cora Janzen, Collective of Nonprofit Agencies, dated November 27, 2023;
• Breanne Harmon, Persephone Theatre, dated November 27, 2023;
• Bruce McKay, La Troupe du Jour, dated November 27, 2023; 
• Jen Budney, Ukrainian Museum of Canada, dated November 27, 2023; 
• Rowan Pantel, On The Boards Staging Company, dated November 27, 2023; and
• Yulissa Campos, Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre, dated November 27, 2023.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Community Support Business Line Operating Budget for 2024 totalling $21,763,700 in expenditures and $2,979,100 in revenues be approved, which includes adjustments made through the 2023 special budget meetings as outlined in Appendix 1; subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda;
  2. That the Community Support Business Line Operating Plan for 2025 totalling $21,747,100 in expenditures and $3,092,000 in revenues be approved, which includes adjustments made through the 2023 special budget meetings as outlined in Appendix 1; subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda; 
  3. That the proposed 2024 and 2025 rates and fees for Pet Licensing, as outlined in Appendix 2 and included in the 2024-2025 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget be approved; 
  4. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary amendments to Bylaw No. 7860, Animal Control Bylaw, 1999 and Bylaw No. 8176, The Dangerous Animals Bylaw, 2003;
  5. That the proposed Woodlawn Cemetery fee increase for services provided for 2024-2025, as outlined in Appendix 3 and included in the 2024-2025 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, be approved;
  6. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary amendments to Bylaw No. 6453, Cemeteries Bylaw, 1984; and
  7. That the 2024 Capital Budget totalling $50,000 be approved, subject to adjustments under the Business Plan Options section of the agenda.

   

7.2.11

Taxation and General Revenues 2024-2025 Business Plan and Budget CCB2023-1118 GPC2023-0615

[Budget Book page 389] Fines and Penalties; General Revenues; Grants in Lieu of Taxes; Municipal Revenue Sharing Grant; Other Levies; Property Levy

An approval report of the Corporate Financial Services Division was provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Taxation and General Revenues Business Line Operating Budget for 2024 totalling $5,706,200 in expenditures and $520,548,400 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Property Levy Service Line required to balance the 2024 budget from decisions impacting the levy;
  2. That the Taxation and General Revenues Business Line Operating Plan for 2025 totalling $6,491,300 in expenditures and $547,775,600 in revenues be approved, subject to adjustments under the Property Levy Service Line required to balance the 2025 budget from decisions impacting the levy; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare amendment(s) to Bylaw No. 7200, the Traffic Bylaw, 1991 (Traffic Bylaw), to increase penalty amounts on parking tickets for violations involving unpaid parking or failing to properly display a ticket in pay parking areas, as follows:
     1. Amend the early penalty payment, the payment made within 14 days from the date of parking ticket issuance, from $30.00 to $35.00; and
     2. Amend the specified penalty amount, the payment after 14 days from date of parking ticket issuance, from $50.00 to $60.00.
• Recommendation

  That there be a .75 percent increase for the tax arrears interest rate. 

• Recommendation

7.3

BUSINESS PLAN AND BUDGET OPTIONS

7.3.1

2024-2025 Business Plan and Budget – Operating and Capital Options CCB2023-1110 GPC2023-1002

A report of the Corporate Financial Services was provided.

• Recommendation

  That the capital projects as identified in Table 1 in the report of the Chief Financial Officer dated November 28, 2023 be approved.

• Recommendation

  That the motion on the operating grants to community organizations. $85,700 for 2024 and $211,300 for 2025 be reconsidered.

• Recommendation

  That the motion on a reducing a Communications Consult for Fire $115,700 be reconsidered.

• Recommendation

  That the school zone snow removal enhancement Option 2 $34,000 be added to the consideration list.

• Recommendation

  That the Urban Forest Reserve $100,000 in 2024 and $150,000 in 2025 be added to the consideration list.

• Recommendation

  That the Housing Operating Program option $240,000 in 2024 and $125,000 in 2025 be added to the consideration list.

• Recommendation

  That the continuation of public Wi-Fi pilot $5,000 be added to the consideration list.

• Recommendation

  That riverbank washrooms $100,000 2024 $5,000 2025 be added to the consideration list.

• Recommendation

  That the Road Safety Audit $100,000 be added to the consideration list.

• Recommendation

  That the Spring sweep of pedestrian walkways on bridges $70,000 in 2025 be added to the consideration list.

• Recommendation

  That the Saskatoon Transit Targeted Support Worker Program $278,600 2024  $204,000 2025 be added to the consideration list.

• Recommendation

  That the Indigenous Public Engagement Consultant II $113,400 be added to the consideration list.

• Recommendation

  That the Indigenous Technical Advisory Group $50,850 be added to the consideration list.

• Recommendation

  That the Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion positions $122,100 in 2025 be added to the consideration list.

• Recommendation

  That the Saskatoon Transit Targeted Support Worker Program $278,600 2024  $204,000 2025 be approved

• Recommendation

  That the Housing Operating Program option $240,000 in 2024 and $125,000 in 2025 be approved.

• Recommendation

  That the Communications Consult for Fire $115,700 be approved.

• Recommendation

  That the Indigenous Public Engagement Consultant II  $113,400 be approved.

• Recommendation

  That the Urban Forest Reserve $100,000 in 2024 and $150,000 in 2025 be approved.

• Recommendation

  That the increase in riverbank washroom checks $100,000 2024 $5,000 2025 be approved.

• Recommendation

  That the Road Safety Audit $100,000 be approved.

• Recommendation

  That the operating grants to community organizations. $85,700 for 2024 and $211,300 for 2025 be approved.

• Recommendation

  That the Indigenous Technical Advisory Group $50,850 be approved.

• Recommendation

  That the school zone snow removal enhancement Option 2 $34,000 be approved.

• Recommendation

  That the continuation of public Wi-Fi pilot $5,000 be approved.

• Recommendation

  That the Spring sweep of pedestrian walkways on bridges $70,000 in 2025 be approved.

7.3.1.1

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee – 2024 Proposed Budget and Support Letter [EUCS2023-1107]

A report of the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services was provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

7.3.1.2

Garbage Receptacles and Trail Side Amenities on Multi Use Pathways [CC2023-1106]

The City Clerk reported that City Council, at its Regular Business Meeting held on November 22, 2023, considered this matter and resolved that garbage receptacles for multi-use pathways every 1.5 kilometers be directed to the 2024-25 budget process.  A copy of the report of the Community Services Division is provided.

• Recommendation

  That Administration report be referred to the appropriate Standing Policy Committee for further consideration.  

• Recommendation

  That the information be received. 

7.3.1.3

Assiniboine Drive CN Rail Pedestrian Crossing – November 2023 Update [CC2023-1103]

The City Clerk reported that City Council, at its Regular Business Meeting held on November 22, 2023, considered this matter along with a letter from Steve Janzen dated November 20, 2023 and resolved 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.  

The following letters submitting comments were also provided:

• Steve Janzen, dated November 20, 2023;
• Jason Hanson, Saskatoon Cycles, dated November 21, 2023; and
• Jason Hanson, Saskatoon Cycles, dated November 27, 2023.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

8.

BUDGET SUMMARY - VERBAL REPORT

• Recommendation

  That the overall budget be reduced by $2M.

• Recommendation

  That the motion regarding the reallocation of $250,000 of the estimated $1M of transit fares to the general revenues (mill rate) be reconsidered.  

• Recommendation

  That amount of reallocation of the estimated $1M of transit fares to the general revenues (mill rate) be $600,000.

• Recommendation

  That the reallocation of $600,000 of the estimated $1M of transit fares to the general revenues (mill rate) be approved.

• Recommendation

  That the overall budget as amended be approved.

9.

INQUIRIES

10.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

11.

URGENT BUSINESS

12.

GIVING NOTICE

12.1

Councillor B. Dubois - Credit Card Processing Fees CCB2023-1122

Councillor Dubois gave the following Notice of Motion:

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

"Whereas the City of Saskatoon allows payments for programs and services via credit card.

Whereas the City of Saskatoon is charged processing fees by credit card companies

Now Therefore I make the following motion:

That the Administration report on back to City Council and/or the appropriate Committee prior to the 2025 Budget adjustment process on (a) the average annual cost to the City for all credit card processing fees and (b) a potential approach to recover those costs.""

13.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

14.

ADJOURNMENT