REVISED PUBLIC AGENDA
GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES
COMMITTEE

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 9:30 A.m. - 5:30 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

Committee Members:

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

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

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

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Recommendation
  1. That the following letters be added to Item 8.2.2:
     • Request to Speak
       • Cameron Choquette, Saskatchewan Landlord Association, dated May 12, 2023
     • Submitting Comments
       • Sherry Tarasoff, dated May 14, 2023
       • Nicole Burgess, Saskatoon Region Home Builders' Association, dated May 15, 2023
  2. That the letter submitting comments from Loren McDougall, dated May 11, 2023, be added to Item 8.3.1;
  3. That the items with speakers be considered immediately following unfinished business:
     • 6.1 - Sheri Benson
     • 8.2.2 - Cameron Choquette
  4. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommendation

  That the minutes of meeting of the Governance and Priorities Committee dated April 12, 2023 be adopted. 

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.

REQUESTS TO SPEAK (new matters)

6.1

United Way Saskatoon and Area - COS Employees and Community Campaign Total [CK 200-1]

An email from Sheri Benson, CEO, United Way Saskatoon and Area, dated April 13, 2023 is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

7.

COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

8.1

Decision Reports

8.1.1

Protocol Policy – Book of Condolences and Civic Expressions of Sympathy [GPC2023-0501]

A report of the City Solicitor's Office is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the Governance and Priorities Committee recommend to City Council that Option 2 – Basic Civic Expression of Sympathy Protocol be approved for inclusion in the Protocol Policy.

8.1.2

Election Modernization Strategy Report [GPC 2023-0502]

A report of the City Clerk's Office is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the Governance and Priorities Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That Administration enter into an agreement with Elections Saskatchewan, including for technology, and information sharing to establish a voters list; and
  2. That voter information cards not be mailed to individuals on the voters list.

8.2

Approval Reports

8.2.1

Capital Projects 1813 and 1814 Financial Closeout – Construction of the Art Gallery of Saskatchewan and Parkade [GPC2023-0401]

A report of the Transportation and Construction Division is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the funding strategy outlined in the report of the Transportation and Construction Division dated May 17, 2023 to complete financial closeout of Capital Project 1813 – Art Gallery of Saskatchewan and Capital Project 1814 – River Landing Parkade be approved.

8.2.2

Housing Accelerator Fund [GPC2023-0503]

A report of the Community Services Division is provided along with the following letters:

Request to Speak

• Cameron Choquette, Saskatchewan Landlord Association, dated May 12, 2023

Submitting Comments

• Sherry Tarasoff, dated May 14, 2023
• Nicole Burgess, Saskatoon Region Home Builders' Association, dated May 15, 2023

• Recommendation

  That the Governance and Priorities Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That City Council approve the Housing Action Plan as outlined in the report of the Community Services Division dated May 17, 2023 and direct the Administration to submit the Housing Action Plan in support of the application under the Housing Accelerator Fund; and
  2. That if approved, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contribution agreement for funding through the Housing Accelerator Fund under the corporate seal.

8.3

Information Reports

8.3.1

Downtown Event and Entertainment District - Update on Upcoming Reports and Decision Milestones [GPC2023-0402]

A report of the Transportation and Construction Division is provided along with a letter submitting comments from Loren McDougall, dated May 11, 2023.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

9.

MOTIONS (notice previously given)

10.

URGENT BUSINESS

11.

GIVING NOTICE

12.

VERBAL UPDATES

12.1

Council Members - His Worship the Mayor, FCM/SUMA, Boards, Committees and Commissions

12.2

Administration

13.

IN CAMERA SESSION

• Recommendation

  That the Committee move In Camera to consider the following items.

13.1

Verbal Updates

13.1.1

Council Members - His Worship the Mayor; FCM/SUMA; Boards, Committees & Commissions; Personnel Subcommittee (if required)

13.1.2

Administration

13.1.2.1

City Manager Updates

[In Camera - Sections 13, 14(1), 15(1), 16(1), 17(1), 18(1), 19 and 20 LAFOIP]

13.2

Appointments - Boards, Commissions and Committees [CK 225-4-3]

In Camera - Consultations/Deliberations; Personal Information - Sections 16(1)(b) and (d) and 28 of LAFOIP]

13.2.1

Appointments - Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee

13.2.2

Appointment - Municipal Planning Commission

13.2.3

Appointment - Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee

14.

RISE AND REPORT

15.

ADJOURNMENT