MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Monday, April 25, 2022 at 1:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

PRESENT:

• His Worship, Mayor C. Clark, in the Chair
• Councillor C. Block
• Councillor T. Davies
• Councillor R. Donauer
• Councillor B. Dubois
• Councillor S. Gersher
• Councillor H. Gough
• Councillor D. Hill
• Councillor Z. Jeffries
• Councillor M. Loewen

ABSENT:

• Councillor D. Kirton

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager J. Jorgenson
• City Solicitor C. Yelland
• Chief Financial Officer C. Hack
• General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
• General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
• General Manager, Utilities & Environment A. Gardiner
• Fire Chief M. Hackl
• City Clerk A. Tittemore
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

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

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Block
  1. That the request to speak from Cary Tarasoff dated April 22, 2022 be added to Item 8.2.4;
  2. That the revised annual general meeting council package and annual general meeting agenda with motions be added to Item 8.4.8;
  3. That the following letters be added to Item 10.4.1:
     1. Communication:
        1. Thomas Fournier, dated April 21, 2022;
        2. Lila Wagner, dated April 22, 2022;
        3. Donna Moline, dated April 22, 2022;
        4. Shirley Koob, dated April 22, 2022;
        5. Odin Swindzinski, dated April 22, 2022;
        6. Stacey Lodoen, dated April 23, 2022;
        7. Trisha Knorr, dated April 22, 20022;
        8. Sandra Nielsen, dated April 23, 2022;
        9. Lisa Lam, dated April 23, 2022;
        10. Debra Meyer, dated April 23, 2022;
        11. Robert Clipperton, dated April 24, 2022;
        12. Kevin Carter, dated April 24, 2022; 
  4. That the following letters be added to Item 10.4.2:
     1. Request to Speak:
        1. Tribal Chief Mark Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council, dated April 20, 2022;
        2. Shantelle Watson, Saskatoon Tribal Council, dated April 20, 2022;
        3. Brent Brazeau, Saskatoon Tribal Council, dated April 22, 2022;
        4. Geri Fernet, dated April 20, 2022;
        5. Sheri Benson, United Way of Saskatoon and Area, dated April 21, 2022;
        6. Kayla MacKay, Possibilities Recovery Centre, dated April 21, 2022;
        7. Dr. Morris Markentin, Westside Community Clinic and Sanctum Care Group, dated April 22, 2022;
        8. Jeannie Coe, dated April 22, 2022;
        9. Mary Fedun, dated April 22, 2022; and
        10. Brent Penner, Downtown Saskatoon, dated April 24, 2022.
     2. Communication:
        1. Shirley Isbister, Central Urban Métis Federation Inc., dated April 22, 2022;
        2. Dennis Tofin, dated April 24, 2022; and
        3. Phil Meister, dated April 24, 2022.
  5. That the items with speakers be heard following Consent Agenda:
     • 8.2.4
       • Cary Tarasoff;
     • 10.4.2
       • Tribal Chief Mark Arcand;
       • Shantelle Watson;
       • Brent Brazeau;
       • Geri Fernet;
       • Sheri Benson;
       • Kayla MacKay;
       • Dr. Morris Markentin;
       • Jeannie Coe;
       • Mary Fedun; and
       • Brent Penner.
  6. That the agenda be adopted as amended.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on March 28, 2022 be adopted.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

In Remembrance of Trung Tran [File No. CK 150-1]

Mayor Clark expressed condolences on behalf of Council and the City of Saskatoon for the loss of Trung Tran, who was  with the Sustainability Department, Utilities and Environment Division.  Mayor Clark spoke to Trung's contributions, read messages from his colleagues and acknowledged family members in attendance.  A moment of silence followed.

5.2

In Remembrance of Kim McHarg [File No. CK 150-1]

Mayor Clark expressed condolences on behalf of Council and the City of Saskatoon for the loss of Kim McHarg, who was a Building Inspector with the Residential Review Section, Community Services Division.  Mayor Clark spoke to Kim's contributions, read messages from his colleagues and acknowledged family members in attendance.  A moment of silence followed.

5.3

In Remembrance - Jim Carrier, Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Board Trustee [File No. CK 150-1]

Councillor Hill expressed condolences on behalf of City Council on the recent passing of Jim Carrier, Trustee, Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Board.   A moment of silence was held.  

5.4

80-Plus Hockey Hall of Fame Induction [File No. CK 150-1]

Mayor Clark congratulated those inducted into the 80-plus Hockey Hall of Fame at an induction ceremony recently held at the Western Development Museum.

5.5

105th Birthday Acknowledgement - Harold Chapman

Mayor Clark wished Harold Chapman Happy 105th Birthday, acknowledging his accomplishments in the community.

5.6

Adele Buettner - Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductee [File No. CK 150-1]

Councillor Hill recognized Adele Buettner being inducted into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame recently.

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7.

QUESTION PERIOD

7.1

Councillor R. Donauer - Sink Holes in the City [File No. CK 6315-1]

Councillor Donauer asked Administration to comment on the causes of large sink holes and how common they are.

General Manager, Utilities and Environment Gardiner indicated that they typically result from undetected leaking water mains underground noting measures are being looked at for leak detection. 

7.2

Councillor R. Donauer - Pot Hole Hot Mix Application [File No. CK 6315-1]

Councillor Donauer asked Administration to comment on plans for rolling out the hot mix to repair pot holes.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt indicated that the hot mix was being used as of today.

7.3

Councillor D. Hill - Procedure for Addressing Proposed Development for Event Facility [File No. CK 255-2]

Councillor Hill indicated that representatives for Renaissance Condos were declined to address Committee regarding the proposed development of an event facility noting they were advised the appropriate time to speak would be during the public hearing.  He asked if they could address a policy committee or Governance and Priorities prior to the public hearing regarding washroom installation vs the right-of-way closure.

City Clerk Tittemore outlined the process contained in the Procedures and Committee Bylaw regarding addressing matters before a public hearing and opportunity to speak to a Standing Policy Committee following the hearing.

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items 8.2.1 and 8.2.4 were removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.2; 8.2.2, 8.2.3, 8.2.5, 8.2.6; 8.3.1 to 8.3.2; 8.4.1 to 8.4.9; and 8.5.1 be adopted as one motion.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  8.2.4 was considered next.

  
  

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

Flood Control Strategy Update – Weaver Park [File No. CK 8357-1]

• That detailed design and construction of a dry storm water pond at Weaver Park proceed in 2023, to mitigate flood damage.

8.1.2

Electric Vehicle Community Charging Pilot Options [File No. CK 2000-7]

• That City Council approve Option 1, for a two-year period, for an electric vehicle charging station pilot, user fees will not be charged.

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

Saskatoon Freeway Planning Study – Phase 1 Endorsement Request [File No. CK. 6000-1]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.   Councillor Dubois introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That City Council endorse the Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning Study – Phase 1 Functional Design Report and supporting appendices with the exceptions outlined in the report of the General Manager, Transportation and Construction dated March 7, 2022 (Option 3).

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

  CARRIED (9 to 1)

  Item 9.1.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.2.2

Sweeping of Pedestrian Walkways on Bridges, Cycle Tracks, and Multi-Use Pathways [File No. CK. 6315-3]

• That option 1A, as outlined in the April 11, 2022 report of the General Manager, Transportation and Construction, be approved for 2022.

8.2.3

Options to Collect on Unpaid Parking Tickets [File No. CK. 5301-1]

• 1. That the Administration pursue all feasible and/or cost-effective ways to obtain outstanding parking ticket revenue; and
  2. That the Administration report back within two years regarding the success of these initiatives, and whether Administration recommends lobbying the province for legislative change at that time.

8.2.4

Investigation of Service Disruptions in Saskatoon Transit [File No. CK. 7300-1]

A request to speak from Cary Tarasoff, dated April 22, 2022 was provided.

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.  Councillor Dubois introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

Cary Tarasoff spoke to the unreliability of the Transit Service.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That option 2, as outlined in the April 11, 2022 report of the General Manager, Transportation and Construction, be approved.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

8.2.5

Budget Adjustment Request – Capital Project P.01361 – V&E Fuel Stations [File No. CK. 600-4 x 1702-1]

• 1. That a budget adjustment increase to Capital Project P.01361 - V&E Fuel Stations, in the amount of $545,000 be approved; and
  2. That the budget adjustment be funded from the Civic Vehicles and Equipment Replacement Reserve.

8.2.6

Veteran Parking Program [File No. CK. 6120-0]

• 1. That a 15-month pilot program which permits any driver with a valid SGI Veteran license plate to park in Saskatoon pay parking zones free-of-charge within the posted time restrictions, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, Traffic Bylaw, 1991, effective November 1, 2022.

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Cemetery Master Plan [File No. CK 4080-1]

• That the Cemetery Master Plan be approved, in principle.

8.3.2

Saskatoon SPCA Pound Services – Request for Additional Funding [File No. CK 151-13, x1870-10]

A letter from Laurie Bonello, dated April 13, 2022 was provided.

• 1. That Option 2 be approved – Increase Funding to the SPCA to Continue to Provide Pound Services for the City for the remainder of 2022, and report back on a detailed plan and level of funding in advance of the 2023 Budget approval;
  2. That the 2022 Contribution to the Reserve For Capital Expenditures be reduced by $102,200 and this operating funding be provided to SPCA as interim funding until a permanent allocation is considered during the 2023 budget deliberations;
  3. That the funding currently approved for animal cruelty investigations be redirected to support the cost of delivering Pound Services; and
  4. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate amending agreement for the funding in 2022 and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Annual Presentation from Tourism Saskatoon [File No. CK 1870-10]

• That the 2021 Tourism Saskatoon report be received as information.

8.4.2

Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority - 2021/2022 Report [File No. CK 1870-10]

• 1. That a bonus payment of $119,375 to SREDA be approved; and
  2. That SREDA’s 2022 Key Performance Indicators and Targets be approved.

8.4.3

Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority - Business Incentives - 2022 Tax Abatements [File No. CK 3500-13]

• That the incentive abatements as determined by the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority be approved

8.4.4

2022 Commercial Appeal Contingency [File No. CK 1625-1 x 1905-5]

• That a $1,500,000 appeal contingency be added to the property tax levy for the Commercial/Industrial property class for 2022.

8.4.5

Preliminary Year-End Results – December 31, 2021 [File No. CK 1704-1]

• 1. That the following transfers to reserves be waived and the surpluses remain within the programs to help offset the corporate deficit:
     1. $57,700 to the Animal Service Reserve;
     2. $274,215 to the Reserve for Unexpended Youth Sports Subsidy Funds;
     3. $714,030 to the Parks Division Grounds Maintenance Stabilization Reserve;
     4. $11,563 to the Impoundment Program Stabilization Reserve;
  2. That $3,711,105 contingency from the reallocation of the Canada Community Building Funds be transferred from contingency to help offset the deficit;
  3. That an additional Return on Investment (ROI) is paid from the Water and Wastewater Utility in the amount of $1,720,300 to help offset the corporate deficit; and
  4. That the remaining deficit of $1,107,218 be transferred from the Fiscal Stabilization Reserve to balance the budget.

8.4.6

Request to Amend License Agreement with Canadian Pacific Rail for West Central Multi-Use Corridor Expansion [File No. CK 6000-5]

• 1. That the license agreement with Canadian Pacific Rail be amended to accommodate the expansion of the West Central Multi-Use Corridor as outlined in this report; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to amend the agreement and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.

8.4.7

Internal Audit Reserve Transfer – Year End 2021 [File No. 1600-3 x 1704-1]

• That the transfer to the Internal Audit Program Reserve of the unspent amount of $225,104.55 for the City Internal Auditor’s Office be waived for the year ended December 31, 2021. 

8.4.8

Notice of Annual General Meeting - Annual General Meeting of the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium and Convention Centre Corporation Membership [File No.CK 175-28]

A revised annual general meeting council package and annual general meeting agenda with motions were provided.

• That the City of Saskatoon, being a member of both the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Convention Centre Corporation Board of Directors and the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Foundation Board of Directors appoint Mayor Charlie Clark, or in his absence, Councillor Bev Dubois or Councillor David Kirton of the City of Saskatoon, in the Province of Saskatchewan, as its proxy to vote for it on its behalf at the Annual General Meetings of the members of the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Convention Centre Corporation and the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Foundation, to be held on the 28th day of April, 2022, or at any adjournment or adjournments thereof.

8.4.9

Notice of Annual General Meetings – The Saskatoon Gallery and Conservatory Corporation and The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc. [File No. CK. 175-27]

• That the City of Saskatoon, being a member of both The Saskatoon Gallery and Conservatory Corporation and The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc., appoint Charlie Clark, or in his absence, Councillor Mairin Loewen or Councillor Sarina Gersher of the City of Saskatoon, in the Province of Saskatchewan, as its proxy to vote for it on its behalf at the Annual General Meetings of the members of The Saskatoon Gallery and Conservatory Corporation and The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc. to be held on the 3rd day of May 2022 or at any adjournment or adjournments thereof.

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Appointments – Regional Oversight Executive Committee (REC)

• That the following be appointed to the Regional Oversight Executive Committee for 2022:

  • Mayor C. Clark
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries (Alternate)

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

9.1.1

Triple Bottom Line Program Continuation [File No. CK 7550-1 x 17021]

Councillor Gough introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services.

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen
  1. That $60,000 from the Integrated Energy Civic Energy Management and Performance Standards for Existing Buildings (P.10034) be directed to the Sustainability Support for the Triple Bottom Line (P.02648.01);
  2. That Administration bring the following recommendation to the 2023 budget deliberations for consideration: that $100,000 from the Renewable Energy Strategy: Solar Admin Review (P.02650.02) be directed to the Sustainability Support for the Triple Bottom Line (P.02648.01);
  3. That the Triple Bottom Line workplan as outlined in Appendix 3 be approved (pending funding approval) and that the work scope for P.02650.02 and P.10034 be adjusted as outlined in this report; 
  4. That $165,000 in operating funding to sustain the Triple Bottom Line Program be brought forward to the 2024/2025 Business Plan and Budget Deliberations for consideration; and
  5. That the report be forwarded to the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee for information.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

9.1.2

Curbside Organics Program: Cart Size [File No. CK 7830-7]

Councillor Gough introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  1.  That the criteria outlined in the April 11, 2022 report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment be used to determine which properties are eligible for a smaller cart size as part of the initial deployment of the Curbside Organics Program in 2023;

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  2.  That Administration provide an interim report in quarter three of 2023 on consideration for variable green cart sizes; and

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

  CARRIED (9 to 1)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  3.  That consideration be included in the report for Communications of the rollout of the Green Cart Program for the Council members to provide insights from their knowledge of their Wards to support an effective rollout of the program.

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

  CARRIED (9 to 1)

9.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

9.2.1

Traffic Bylaw Amendment – New Parking App [File No. CK. 6120-3]

Councillor Dubois introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
  1. That any parking app approved by the City of Saskatoon be an acceptable method to pay parking fees under The Traffic Bylaw;
  2. That authority to approve future parking apps be delegated to the General Manager of Community Services; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw.

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

  CARRIED (10 to 0)

  General Manager, Utilities and Environment Gardiner excused herself from the meeting at 7:12 p.m.

  
  

9.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

9.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.3

Community Services

10.3.1

Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership – Proposed Service Contract Extension and Annual Report [File No. CK 750-6]

The City Clerk reported that the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services at its meeting on April 12, 2022 referred consideration of this matter direct to City Council due to time constraints.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item and responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough
  1. That the existing Service Contract with the Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership be extended for four-months to August 31, 2022;
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to draft the necessary extension agreement with the Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership, and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.4.1

COVID-19 Update April 2022 [File No. CK 270-7]

A report from Saskatoon Fire was provided along with the following letters submitting comments:

• Thomas Fournier, dated April 21, 2022;
• Lila Wagner, dated April 22, 2022;
• Donna Moline, dated April 22, 2022;
• Shirley Koob, dated April 22, 2022;
• Odin Swindzinski, dated April 22, 2022;
• Stacey Lodoen, dated April 23, 2022;
• Trisha Knorr, dated April 22, 20022
• Sandra Nielsen, dated April 23, 2022;
• Lisa Lam, dated April 23, 2022;
• Debra Meyer, dated April 23, 2022;
• Robert Clipperton, dated April 24, 2022; and
• Kevin Carter, dated April 24, 2022.

Director of Emergency Planning Goulden-McLeod introduced the item and responded to questions.

• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That the information be received.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 10.5.1 was considered next.

  
  

10.4.2

Saskatoon Tribal Council Wellness Centre Extension Request for 145 – 1st Ave North [File No. CK 600-3]

A report from Saskatoon Fire was provided along with the following letters:

• Request to Speak:
  • Tribal Chief Mark Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council, dated April 20, 2022;
  • Shantelle Watson, Saskatoon Tribal Council, dated April 20, 2022;
  • Brent Brazeau, Saskatoon Tribal Council, dated April 22, 2022;
  • Geri Fernet, dated April 20, 2022;
  • Sheri Benson, United Way of Saskatoon and Area, dated April 21, 2022;
  • Kayla MacKay, Possibilities Recovery Centre, dated April 21, 2022;
  • Dr. Morris Markentin, Westside Community Clinic and Sanctum Care Group, dated April 22, 2022;
  • Jeannie Coe, dated April 22, 2022;
  • Mary Fedun, dated April 22, 2022; and
  • Brent Penner, Downtown Saskatoon, dated April 24, 2022.
• Submitting Comments:
  • Shirley Isbister, Central Urban Métis Federation Inc., dated April 22, 2022;
  • Dennis Tofin, dated April 24, 2022; and
  • Phil Meister, dated April 24, 2022.

Fire Chief Hackl presented the report.   City Clerk Tittemore clarified process for consideration of the matter.

Tribal Chief Mark Arcand addressed Council regarding the need for the extension and responded to questions.

Shantelle Watson, Saskatoon Tribal Council, spoke regarding facility usage and responded to questions.

Brent Brazeau, Saskatoon Tribal Council, spoke in support of the facility.

Geri Fernet expressed concerns with providing the extension asking Council to make a decision to not go beyond June 15.

The meeting recessed at 2:58 p.m. and reconvened at 3:15 p.m. with all members of Council in attendance, with the exception of Councillor Kirton.  

 

Sheri Benson, United Way, spoke in support of extending the term.

Kayla MacKay, Possibilities Recovery Centre, spoke regarding programming.

Dr. Morris Markentin spoke in support of the Wellness Centre.

Jeannie Coe spoke in support of the Wellness Centre.

Mary Fedun spoke regarding consideration of locations for this type of facility.  

Brent Penner, Downtown YXE, expressed concerns with activities that occur outside of the facility.   

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  1.  That City Council approve an extension of the lease up to June 15, 2022 with Saskatoon Tribal Council for approximately 18,400 square feet of floor space at 145 – 1^st Avenue North, ISC Parcel No. 120164206, for the purpose of providing a Temporary Emergency Residential Shelter; and

  2.  That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreements and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  3.  That the Administration bring forward an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw to accommodate an extension beyond the existing regulations in the Zoning Bylaw to be considered at the May 24, 2022 Public Hearing Meeting of City Council. That these amendments be drafted to accommodate up to the full extension requested to April 30, 2023;

  4.  That the Mayor’s Office be directed to request detailed information from the Provincial Government including the Provincial Ministries of Social Service, Health and Justice on the development of more permanent facilities and services that the Temporary Wellness Center programs can transition to – as part of a coordinated and housing-based approach to sustainably address the growing needs of people facing complex barriers related to trauma, addictions, mental illness and homelessness, with any response to be brought back to Council or appropriate Committee;

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Hill

  That Administration work with the operators of the wellness center to help them develop a plan to address security and safety around the facility.

  The motion did not receive a seconder and therefore was not considered.

  The meeting recessed at 5:30 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m. with all members of Council in attendance, with the exception of Councillor Kirton.  Consideration of this item continued.

  
  
• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  5.  That Administration report back on a comprehensive plan to provide greater safety and security for all people – relatives, staff, customers, residents in the immediate area around the Wellness Center and the vicinity, developed in partnership between City Police, Fire, The Saskatoon Tribal Council, adjacent businesses and the Downtown Business Improvement District, and area residents.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 8.2.1 was considered next.

  
  

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.5.1

2022 Property Tax Levy and BID Levies [File No. CK 1905-5]

A report of the Chief Financial Officer was provided and introduced.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9815, The Business Improvements Districts Levy Bylaw, 2022; Bylaw No. 9816, The Saskatoon Property Tax Bylaw, 2022; and Bylaw No. 9817, The School Division Property Tax Bylaw, 2022, and give same their FIRST reading.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 1)
• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  ​That Bylaw Nos . 9815, 9816 and 9817 now be read a SECOND time.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw Nos . 9815, 9816 and 9817 read a third time at this meeting.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  ​That Bylaw Nos . 9815, 9816 and 9817 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaws be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

10.6

Strategy & Transformation

10.7

Human Resources

10.8

Public Policy & Government Relations

11.

LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

11.1

Office of the City Clerk

11.2

Office of the City Solicitor

11.2.1

The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2022 [File No. CK 5300-0]

A report of the City Solicitor was provided and introduced.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9821, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2022, and give same its FIRST reading.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  ​That Bylaw No. 9821 now be read a SECOND time.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9821 read a third time at this meeting.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  ​That Bylaw No. 9821 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

11.2.2

Governance Review – Controlled Corporations - Articles of Amendment – Special Resolution [File No. CK 175-1]

A report of the City Solicitor was provided and introduced.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That City Council as the sole Member of The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc., Saskatchewan Place Association Inc. and The Centennial Auditorium & Convention Centre:

  1. Pass a special resolution to amend the Articles of Incorporation for The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc. to: (a) change the maximum number of directors that may be appointed to the Board of Directors to 15; and (b) provide that directors and officers may not receive reasonable remuneration for services provided to the corporation or indemnification for expenses incurred on behalf of the corporation, except as provided for in the bylaws or any unanimous member agreement;
  2. Pass a special resolution to amend the Articles of Incorporation for Saskatchewan Place Association Inc. to: (a) change the maximum number of directors that may be appointed to the Board of Directors to 15; (b) provide that directors and officers may not receive reasonable remuneration for services provided to the corporation or indemnification for expenses incurred on behalf of the corporation, except as provided for in the bylaws or any unanimous member agreement; and (c) provide that vacancies among directors shall only be filled by members at a meeting of members;
  3. Pass a special resolution to amend the Articles of Incorporation for The Centennial Auditorium & Convention Centre Corporation to: (a) change the maximum number of directors that may be appointed to the Board of Directors to 15; (b) provide that directors and officers may not receive reasonable remuneration for services provided to the corporation or indemnification for expenses incurred on behalf of the corporation, except as provided for in the bylaws or any unanimous member agreement’; and (c) update the proxyholder provision to ensure gender neutrality; and
  4. Authorize the City Clerk as its representative to execute the special resolutions to amend the Articles of Incorporation for each of The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc., Saskatchewan Place Association Inc. and The Centennial Auditorium & Convention Centre Corporation, as drafted by the City Solicitor.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

11.2.3

Governance Review – Controlled Corporations – Repeal and Replacement of Bylaw No. 1 – Member Resolution [File No. CK 175-1]

A report of the City Solicitor was provided and introduced.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
  1. That City Council authorize the City Clerk as its representative to execute a resolution of the Member of The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc. approving the repeal and replacement of The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc.’s Bylaw No. 1 as attached to this report;
  2. That City Council authorize the City Clerk as its representative to execute a resolution of the Member of Saskatchewan Place Association Inc. approving the repeal and replacement of Saskatchewan Place Association Inc.’s Bylaw No. 1 as attached to this report;
  3. That City Council authorize the City Clerk as its representative to execute a resolution of the Member of The Centennial Auditorium & Convention Centre Corporation approving the repeal and replacement of The Centennial Auditorium & Convention Centre Corporation’s Bylaw No. 1 as attached to this report; and
  4. That City Council approve the revisions to the Directors’ Code of Conduct and the Directors’ Anti-Harassment Policy as presented in this report.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

• MOTION ARISING

  Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  Whereas section 3.18 of the corporate bylaws for The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc., Saskatchewan Place Association Inc. and The Centennial Auditorium & Convention Centre Corporation has not been considered recently by City Council and was not amended in the corporate bylaws outlined in this report, would the Leadership Team Governance Subcommittee report on options for changing section 3.18 addressing the quorum required at meetings of the boards of directors.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

13.1

Councillor C. Block - Noise Mitigation Options - Rotary Park [File No. CK 4205-17]

Councillor Block made the following inquiry:

"Would administration please report back on options for a plan to mitigate noise concerns at Rotary Park, including a CPTED review and a security gate, as well as costs associated with potential options."

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

15.

GIVING NOTICE

16.

URGENT BUSINESS

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.