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REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

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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 A. Iwanchuk
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries
  • Councillor M. Loewen
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager J. Jorgenson
  • City Solicitor P. Warwick
  • CFO & General Manager, Asset & Financial Management K. Tarasoff
  • General Manager, Community Services R. Grauer
  • A/General Manager, Corporate Performance D. Willems
  • A/General Manager, Transportation & Utilities A. Gardiner
  • City Clerk J. Sproule
  • Council Assistant J. Hudson

The National Anthem was played and Mayor Clark called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis People.

  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer
    1. ​That the request to speak from Sara Harrison, Chair, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee dated October 19, 2018 and the comments from Bernice Guenther dated October 21, 2018, be added to Item 6.3;
    2. That the request to speak from Bryan Kosteroski, Friends of the Bowl Foundation, dated October 21, 2018 be added to Item 8.1.4;
    3. That attachment to the Administration's report be replaced with the revised version for Item 8.3.4;
    4. That the items with speakers be considered immediately following public acknowledgments in the following order:
      - Item 6.3 - Sara Harrison (or alternate member of SEAC)
      - Item 8.1.4 - Bryan Kosteroski; and
    5. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.
    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on September 24 & 25, 2018, be adopted.

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

The following acknowledgements were made in the reverse order.

Mayor Clark acknowledged Randy Grauer's final City Council meeting and his 37 years of service to the City of Saskatoon.  He delivered a speech, provided by Mr. Grauer's employees, detailing his career. 

Councillor Hill read a congratulatory letter on behalf of Minister Wyant and the Government of Saskatchewan, followed by messages from City Council.

Mr. Grauer expressed his gratitude and best wishes for the City.

Lt. Col. Doug Penner, President of the Military Institute, presented the second volume of the Book of Remembrance listing 345 names of those who gave their lives in the Second World War, Korean War, during Peacekeeping operations, and in Afghanistan.  He asked that it be displayed at City Hall and at public libraries leading up to Remembrance Day.

Mayor Clark expressed gratitude on behalf of the citizens of Saskatoon and photographs were taken of City Council with members of the Military Institute that were present in the gallery.

Mayor Clark recognized the late Dolores Thompson, a City employee who worked in the Corporate Revenue Division.  He expressed sympathies to her family on behalf of her colleagues and City Council and held a moment of silence in her memory.

Report of the City Clerk:

"City Council, at its Regular Business Meeting held on September 24, 2018 deferred the consideration of this matter to this meeting."

Councillor Hill, Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services, introduced the report.

Lynne Lacroix, Director of Recreation & Community Development, answered questions of City Council. 

Councillor Davies stepped out of the Council Chamber and was not present for the following vote.

  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Iwanchuk

    That the proposed revisions to Policy No. C03-007, Special Events Policy, as outlined in the June 13, 2018 report of the General Manager, Community Services Department, be approved.

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

The City Clerk reported that City Council, at its Regular Business Meeting held on September 24, 2018 deferred the consideration of this matter to this meeting.

A/General Manager, Transportation & Utilities Department Gardiner introduced Senior Transportation Engineer Nathalie Baudais.  Ms. Baudais presented the Administration's report, provided a PowerPoint presentation with complementary videos, and answered questions of City Council.

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies
    1. That Vision Zero be adopted in principle committing Saskatoon to become a community with zero transportation-related deaths and severe injuries;
    2. That a report be provided to include additional information for consideration at the 2019 Business Plan and Budget Review that outlines the Vision Zero strategy, including the FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) resource requirements; and
    3. That the report of the A/General Manager, Transportation & Utilities Department dated September 10, 2018 be forwarded to the Traffic Safety Committee for information.
    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The City Clerk reported that this report was to be considered in conjunction with items 6.3.1 - Waste Management Levels of Service – Curbside Organics and Pay as You Throw Waste Utility; 6.3.2 - Unified Waste Utility – Utility Rate Setting Philosophy; and 6.3.3 - Ability-to-Pay Considerations for an Expanded Curbside Waste Utility.

The following communications were provided:

Request to Speak

  • Sara Harrison, Chair, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee dated October 19, 2018

Submitting Comments:

  • Jack Begg, dated October 9, 2018;
  • Clayton Symynuk, dated October 10, 2018;
  • Joanne Fedyk, Saskatoon Waste Reduction Council, dated October 11, 2018;
  • Marguerite Grandberg, dated October 15, 2018;
  • Bernice Guenther, dated October 21, 2018; and
  • Diane Bentley, dated October 22, 2018

A/General Manager, Corporate Performance Department Willems presented the reports with a PowerPoint visual outlining the decisions to be made with respect to each.

Angie Bugg spoke on behalf of Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee, requesting Council to accept the recommendations to implement a comprehensive green cart program and pay-as-you throw waste utility.

The Administration answered questions of City Council and a motion to consider the recommendation was put forward.

  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That the report of the Acting General Manager, Corporate Performance Department, dated October 22, 2018, be received as information.

    In Favour: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Against: (2)Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Iwanchuk
    CARRIED

Report of the City Clerk:

"City Council DEFERRED the following motion and corresponding amending motion to OCTOBER 22, 2018:

  1. That a city-wide curbside organics program be established.
  2. That curbside waste collection be funded as a utility;
  3. That curbside organics collection be funded as a utility;
  4. That Option 1: year round, bi-weekly organics and waste collection be implemented as the new waste management service level for all curbside residential households;
  5. That $13.6M in capital funding be approved to implement Option 1 and that funding be borrowed from the future utility;
  6. That the compost depots continue to operate with the existing level of service; and
  7. That 2019 be the final season for the Green Cart subscription program and that a deadline of April 15, 2019, be implemented for new subscriptions.

Amendment:

That, regarding motion 4, the following words be added "and that there be further consideration for a second option to be added for weekly pick-ups of organics in June, July, August and September.

City Council RESOLVED:

  1. That Administration report back to City Council on details of collections and organics costs in other cities.
  2. That Administration report back to City Council with options under The Cities Act to create future waste or organics utilities with a blended funding model.  This could consider applying existing mill rate dollars from multiple property classes towards future utilities.
  3. That any future organics RFP include options about provision of green bins, bin collection, summer pickup frequency, and material processing.

NOTE - Further to the above, City Council at its meeting held on June 25, 2018 DEFERRED CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING MOTION until additional detail is received in September 2018:

That up to $8.5M be approved for the procurement of green carts, with funding borrowed against the future utility."

  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That City Council move In Camera to receive Legal Advice exempt under Section 21 of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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

    City Council left the Chamber at 2:05 p.m. for an In Camera session.

    The Regular Business meeting reconvened publicly in the Chamber at 2:39 p.m.

    The meeting recessed at 3:03 p.m. and reconvened at 3:29 p.m. to continue consideration of Item 6.3.1.


  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That the hour of the meeting be extended to 5:15 p.m.

    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • City Council voted separately on the following motions, which were moved by Councillor Gough, seconded by Councillor Gersher, and subsequently deferred from the September 24, 2018 Regular Business meeting to this meeting.

    1. That a city-wide curbside organics program be established;

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Gough, Councillor Donauer, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Block, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Against: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED
  • 2. That curbside waste collection be funded as a utility;

    Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    IN AMENDMENT

    That motion #2 be amended to include the words ‘and that curbside organics be funded as a utility’.

    In Favour: (5)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Block, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Against: (6)Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Hill, Councillor Gough, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Davies
    DEFEATED

    The meeting recessed at 5:15 p.m. and reconvened at 6:52 p.m. following the Public Hearing meeting.


  • 3. That curbside organics collection be funded as a utility;

    Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    IN DEFERRAL
    That motions #2 and #3 be deferred to the next City Council meeting pending further information from Administration regarding:

    • Clarification on contamination of organics when funded by the mill rate and waste as a utility;
    • Clarification on the projected amortization period for capital expenditures should organics be funded by the mill rate; and
    • Additional communications materials.
    In Favour: (6)Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Block, Councillor Loewen, and Mayor C. Clark
    Against: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Jeffries
    CARRIED
  • 4. That Option 1: year round, bi-weekly organics and waste collection be implemented as the new waste management service level for all curbside residential households.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Block, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Against: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED

    IN AMENDMENT (September 24, 2018)

    That, regarding motion 4, the following words be added "and that there be further consideration for a second option to be added for weekly pick-ups of organics in June, July, August and September.

    WITHDRAWN


  • 5. That $13.6M in capital funding be approved to implement Option 1 and that funding be borrowed from the future utility;

    Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    IN DEFERRAL

    That consideration of the motion be further deferred to the next meeting.

    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • 6. That the compost depots continue to operate with the existing level of service; and

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

    7. That 2019 be the final season for the Green Cart subscription program and that a deadline of April 15, 2019, be implemented for new subscriptions.

    WITHDRAWN

    8. That up to $8.5M be approved for the procurement of green carts, with funding borrowed against the future utility.

    WITHDRAWN


  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough
    1. That the Administration amend the draft RFP to reflect the City’s intent to implement an organics policy/program for the multi-unit residential sector by 2020; and
    2. That the Administration amend the draft RFP to reflect the City’s intent to implement an organics bylaw for the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) sector within the next 2-4 years.
    In Favour: (8)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Against: (3)Councillor Davies, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Iwanchuk
    CARRIED

Report of the City Clerk:

"City Council DEFERRED consideration of the following motion to the October 22, 2018 meeting of City Council.

  1. That the guiding principles outlined in the September 10, 2018 report of the A/General Manager, Corporate Performance set the framework and future rates of the Unified Waste Utility; and
  2. That the following collective benefit services remain funded by property taxes and not be funded by the new waste utility: Recovery Park, City-wide organics and recycling depots, Household Hazardous Waste programs, and administration, waste diversion planning, general education/enforcement, monitoring and reporting that benefits all programs."
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That consideration of the September 24, 2018 motions be further deferred to the November 19, 2018 meeting of City Council.

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

Report of the City Clerk:

"City Council DEFERRED consideration of the following motion to the October 22, 2018 meeting of City Council:

  1. That Administration be directed to recommend initial utility rates that encourage diversion; and
  2. That Administration implement Option Three as the multi-year rate setting philosophy for the Unified Waste Utility, should it be approved."
  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That consideration of the September 24, 2018 motions be further deferred to the November 19, 2018 meeting of City Council.

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

    City Council returned to Item 6.1 to complete the consideration of Unfinished Business items.


Councillor Hill asked about the possibility of a report writer running the draft by the Councillor to ensure the information is appropriately addressing the Councillor's inquiry or motion.

City Manager Jorgenson advised there would be no concerns in doing this.

Councillor Donauer asked if there were plans to study the traffic patterns in the North end, in follow up to the opening of Chief Mistawasis Bridge, to assess if any intersection improvements or traffic light adjustments would be needed.

A/General Manager, Transportation & Utilities Department Gardiner replied that a comprehensive monitoring program is planned for early 2019 with report back to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation regarding the impact of Chief Mistawasis Bridge to the north end and its impact on the other bridges.

Councillor Dubois inquired about the 60 km/hr speed limit at interchanges like Highway 16 & Boychuk Drive, if it will remain for the winter or revert back to freeway speed.  She also asked if contractors will work 7 days per week.

A/General Manager, Transportation & Utilities Department Gardiner replied she would confirm construction work status and communicate back to Councillor Dubois and residents of Saskatoon, noting that speed limit depends upon road hazards.  She also noted that the contractors' contracts are fixed so they have the choice to work weekends.

Items 8.1.4, 8.1.7, 8.2.1 to 8.2.3, 8.4.1 and 8.5.2 were removed from the Consent Agenda.

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.3, 8.1.5, 8.1.6, 8.1.8; 8.3.1 to 8.3.5; and 8.5.1 be adopted as one motion.

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

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

A request to speak dated October 21, 2018 from Bryan Kosteroski, Friends of the Bowl Foundation, was provided.

Councillor Iwanchuk introduced the Committee's report. 

Councillor Gough spoke on behalf of Mr. Kosteroski, who was no longer in attendance, with respect to replacing recommendation 5 in the report.  She presented Randy Grauer with a jacket from Mr. Kosteroski and the future board, and the Friends of the Bowl Foundation, in tribute to his contribution to the Gordie Howe Sports Complex.

Councillor Davies announced on behalf of the Foundation, that a room in the Complex will also be named after Mr. Grauer. 

Mr. Grauer expressed his gratitude to all those involved.

  • Moved By:Councillor Iwanchuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough
    1. That the governance structure for the Gordie Howe Sports Complex, as outlined in the October 1, 2018 report of the General Manager, Community Services Department, be approved;
    2. That, pending approval of the governance structure and incorporation of the proposed Gordie Howe Sports Complex Management Inc., the Operations Agreement between the City of Saskatoon and the Gordie Howe Sports Complex Management Inc., based on the terms outlined in the October 1, 2018 report of the General Manager, Community Services Department, be concluded and signed by the parties;
    3. That the City Solicitor’s Office be authorized to prepare the appropriate documents for the establishment of the Gordie Howe Sports Complex Management Co. and the Operations Agreement;
    4. That His Worship the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the required documentation and agreements under the Corporate Seal;
    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    5.  That the minimum number of board members be set at six or higher; and

    6.  That City Council appoint the five directors at large beginning in the 2020 year.

    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
    1. That rink utility connections for the Willowgrove Outdoor Community Rink, in the amount of $55,000, be included under Capital Project No. P1579 (Land Purchase – School Sites); and
    2. That funding from the Willowgrove Community Centre Levy, in the amount of $55,000, be approved.
  • That the amendments to Policy No. C09-002, Innovative Housing Incentives Policy, as indicated in the October 1, 2018 report of the General Manager, Community Services Department, to provide capital grants for the renovation of existing affordable rental housing, be approved.

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Iwanchuk introduced the Committee's report. 

Councillor Gough shared some feedback on behalf of the Riversdale Business Improvement District Board.

  • Moved By:Councillor Iwanchuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Hill
    1. That $17,955 be retained by the Community Support Program to be allocated to the 2019 budget, and any surplus funds in excess of $17,955 be returned to the Streetscape Reserve – Core BID;
    2. That the Downtown Saskatoon Business Improvement District continue to manage the Community Support Program;
    3. That the City Solicitor be requested to update the existing Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Saskatoon and the Downtown Saskatoon Business Improvement District until December 31, 2023, including reference to an oversight group performing the function of the Street Activity Steering Committee;
    4. That the Community Support Program report to City Council on an annual basis through the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services;
    5. That the Administration, in collaboration with a future oversight group, report to Committee in a timely manner, on options for future operating, programming, and funding models for the Community Support Program; and
    6. That the Administration report back with draft terms of reference for an ad-hoc committee with a mandate to oversee the Community Support Program, developing the Community Support Program improvements, including future oversight of the program, and reporting annually to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services.
    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
    1. That the $100,000 funding request by Tourism Saskatoon for the International Winter Cities Shake Up Conference from the Profile Saskatoon component of the Special Events Reserve be approved as an exception to policy;
    2. That the report of the Acting General Manager, Corporate Performance Department dated October 1, 2018, be received as information; and
    3. That information on local public engagement opportunities be reported back to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services.

This Item was removed from the Consent Agenda, along with Item 8.2.2 as a complementary report.

Councillor Iwanchuk introduced the Committee's report.

City Solicitor Yelland and CFO/General Manager, Asset & Financial Management Department Tarasoff answered questions of City Council.

  • Moved By:Councillor Iwanchuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen
    1. That the Purchasing Policy with an effective date of December 1, 2018 be approved;
    2. That Council Policy No. C02-030, Purchase of Goods, Services, and Work, be rescinded; and
    3. That the City Solicitor be directed to bring back the required changes to The City Administration Bylaw as outlined in the report of the CFO/General Manager, Asset and Financial Management Department, dated October 1, 2018.
    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

This Item was removed from the Consent Agenda, along with Item 8.2.1 as a complementary report.

Councillor Iwanchuk introduced the Committee's report.

City Solicitor Yelland and CFO/General Manager, Asset & Financial Management Department Tarasoff answered questions of City Council.

  • Moved By:Councillor Iwanchuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen
    1. That the information be received; and
    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    2. That the Administration report back with recommendations about integrating best practices around sustainable procurement into the policy.

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

    The meeting recessed at 8:56 p.m. and reconvened at 9:07 p.m.


This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Iwanchuk introduced the Committee's report.

General Manager, Community Services Department Grauer answered questions of City Council.

  • Moved By:Councillor Iwanchuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Hill
    1. That the removal of Municipal Reserve Designation from 5.15 acres of land in the Airport Business Area - Larkhaven Industrial Park, be approved;
    2. That the Administration be requested to prepare the necessary bylaws and public notice procedures related to the sale of the Municipal Reserve; and
    3. That the net proceeds from the sale of the land be placed in the Dedicated Lands Account Reserve.
    In Favour: (10)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Against: (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED
    1. That the report of the A/General Manager, Corporate Performance Department, dated October 9, 2018, be received as information;
    2. That LGBTQ2S training be mandatory for all senior managers within an appropriate timeframe as determined by the General Manager; and
    3. That the training be offered to members of City Council and that a report be provided regarding attendance.
    1. That the proposal submitted by GFL Environmental Inc. for the supply of the 2019 and 2020 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days Program at an estimated cost of $250,000 per year be approved; and
    2. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents as prepared by the City Solicitor under the Corporate Seal.
    1. That the Capital Project and corresponding funding plan, as outlined in this report, be forwarded to City Council for consideration during the 2019 Business Plan and Budget Review; and
    2. That the Administration report back regarding status of the 2019 program and funding options for 2020.

 

 

    1. That the proposal submitted by Hutchinson Environmental Sciences Ltd. in association with Canada North Environmental Services for engineering services for the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants River Impact Study, for a total upset fee of $285,262.12 (including GST), be approved; and
    2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Jeffries introduced the Committee's report.

A/General Manager, Transportation & Utilities Department Gardiner answered questions of City Council.

  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That the eleven neighbourhoods selected for 2019 traffic reviews, as part of the Neighbourhood Traffic Review Program, include Pacific Heights/Kensington; Holiday Park/King George; Lawson Heights/Lawson Heights Suburban Centre; Nutana Park; Briarwood; Blairmore Suburban Centre; University Heights Suburban Centre and Airport Business Area.

    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That prior to reconsideration of the recommendations contained in the report of the City Solicitor dated September 17, 2018, the Governance Subcommittee, in collaboration with the Community Services Department, undertake consultation with the proposed membership of the Community Wellbeing and Safety Advisory Committee regarding its mandate and composition.

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Hill introduced the Committee's report. 

City Clerk Sproule advised the report of the Remai Modern is expected to be forthcoming to the Governance and Priorities Committee at its November 13, 2018 meeting.

  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That the submissions from TCU Place and SaskTel Centre regarding Workplace Diversity and Inclusion be received as information.

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

The following letters were provided:

Submitting Comments:

  • Jack Begg, dated October 9, 2018;
  • Roger Ryckenboer, dated October 9, 2018; and
  • Clayton Symynuk, dated October 10, 2018

Councillor Jeffries introduced the Committee's report.

A/General Manager, Transportation & Utilities Department Gardiner answered questions of City Council.

  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    1. That the Administration develop a detailed framework for revising posted speed limits on neighbourhood streets;

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Gough, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Loewen, and Councillor Hill
    Against: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Jeffries
    CARRIED
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    2. That the Administration develop a detailed framework for revising posted speed limits in school and playground zones; and

    In Favour: (8)Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Against: (3)Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Iwanchuk
    CARRIED
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    3. That the Administration report on options for addressing speeding and safety in areas of high concentration of seniors.

    In Favour: (7)Councillor Gough, Councillor Donauer, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Against: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher
    1. That the proposal submitted by Pattison Outdoor Advertising for Contract No. 18-0681, Transit Advertising for provision of interior/exterior advertising on Saskatoon Transit buses and bus shelters for a minimum total revenue of $4,150,000 over five years be approved; and
    2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.
    In Favour: (11)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

City Solicitor Warwick presented the report with a complementary PowerPoint and answered questions of City Council.

Councillor Loewen left the meeting at 9:59 p.m. during consideration of this matter.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough
    1. ​That the Administration report on Section 32b) being removed; and 
    2. That the Administration report on alternate wording to clarify a Councillor's ability or inability to direct the Administration.
    In Favour: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Iwanchuk
    Absent: (1)Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That the Administration report on Section 43 being reviewed to clarify that the intent is for support of charitable organizations and fundraising efforts, and not related to employment.

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

    That the Administration review and report back on a $100 threshold on gifts and benefits.

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

A/General Manager, Transportation & Utilities Department Gardiner answered questions of City Council.

  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9533, The Sidewalk Clearing Amendment Bylaw, 2018, and give same its FIRST reading.

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

    That Bylaw No. 9533 now be read a SECOND time.

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

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9533 read a third time at this meeting.

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

    That Bylaw No. 9533 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)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Jeffries
    Absent: (1)Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That the hour of the meeting be extended to 11:15 p.m.

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

Councillor Hill made the following inquiry:

"Recognizing that we have received some information on the issue of late night / early morning ticketing of over-length vehicles, I would like to incorporate some of that information, as well as some additional details in a public report.

Would the Administration report on the number of tickets that have been issued since March 2018, with respect to vehicles that exceed 6 meters in length in accordance with the bylaw. 

Please separate the offences by neighbourhood, date, time the ticket was issued, who issued the ticket, and if the ticket was issued as a result of complaint or the initiative of the ticketing officer.  This information should be presented with supporting data to show a comparison to the previous year for the same time frames.

Please provide any information if a shift in policy or procedure, resulted in the tickets.

This inquiry is not questioning the validity of each individual ticket, but rather what may have transpired that resulted in the significant rise in ticket numbers.

The report should also highlight the difference between a complaint driven policy and a ticketing agent initiated ticketing policy, and explain when and where each of those policies are applied."

Councillor D. Hill made the following inquiry:

"Would the Administration clarify what determines a significant enough change to reconsider content of a previous motion that had been defeated by Council."

Councillor Hill made the following inquiry:

"Would the Administration please report back on refining the definition of "amendment" as well as clarifying rules for "amending a motion" in our Council procedures.

Attention should be paid to the point that amending a motion is done when you want to change the wording of the motion under consideration, but not the intent of the motion. Amending a motion can be used to make a good idea better or a bad idea more palatable. It should be noted that amendments are key to the process of perfecting motions before a final vote is called.

Please note that amendments are not just as simple as changing words, but that an amendment must be relevant (germane) to the motion it seeks to amend, meaning the amendment cannot change the intent of the original motion.

Another important rule to remember is that an amendment that does nothing but make the motion a rejection of the original motion is not proper and not in order.

Amendments should enable you to affect changes to pending questions in the following four ways:

By inserting or adding, words, sentences, or paragraphs;

By striking out words, sentences, or paragraphs;

By striking out and inserting words (with the words inserted replacing the words struck out); and

By amending by substitution (a form of strike out and insert applied to paragraphs or entire motions)."

  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That the hour of the meeting be extended to 11:20 p.m.

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

Councillor Jeffries provided the following notice of motion at the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on September 24 and 25, 2018.

“That Administration report back about how vacant sites in new developments can be appropriately signed to better communicate future land uses identified in neighbourhood concept plans.”

  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That Administration report back about how vacant sites in new developments can be appropriately signed to better communicate future land uses identified in neighbourhood concept plans.

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

The Regular Business meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m.

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