PUBLIC MINUTES

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE

Monday, August 23, 2021 at 9:30 A.m. - 5:30 P.m.

Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, Saskatoon City Hall

PRESENT:

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

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager J. Jorgenson
• City Solicitor C. Yelland, in the Chamber
• City Clerk A. Tittemore, in the Chamber
• Committee Assistant J. Hudson, in the Chamber

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis, Dene, Nakota, Saulteaux, and Ojibwe People.  Roll call was taken.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  1. That the following be added to Item 8.1.1:
     • request to speak from Diane Bentley, Hudson Bay Park/Mayfair/Kelsey Woodlawn Community Association, dated August 22, 2021, be added to Item 8.1.1; 
     • request to speak from Cameron Choquette, Saskatchewan Landlord Association, dated August 22, 2021;
     • comments from Roman Todos and Lenore Swystun, Caswell Hill Community Association, dated August 22, 2021;
  2. That the following be added to Item 8.1.6:
     • request to speak from Trevor Maber, Board Chair, TCU Place, dated August 19, 2021; 
     • comments from Keith Moen, Executive Director, NSBA, dated August 20, 2021;
     • comments from Brent Penner, Executive Director, Downtown Saskatoon, dated August 20, 2021;
     • comments from Jason Aebig, CEO, the Chamber dated August 23, 2021;
     • comments from Stephanie Clovechok, CEO, Tourism Saskatoon dated August 23, 2021;
  3. That comments from Cameron Choquette, CEO, Saskatchewan Landlord Association, dated August 23, 2021, be considered with Item 8.1.8;
  4. That comments from Jason Aebig, CEO, the Chamber dated August 23, 2021, be considered with Item 8.1.11;
  5. That comments from Jason Aebig, CEO, the Chamber dated August 23, 2021, be considered with Item 8.3.1;
  6. That the matters with speakers be considered following adoption of the minutes:
     • Item 8.1.1 -
       Diane Bentley
       Cameron Choquette
     • Item 8.1.6 - Trevor Maber; and
  7. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.
  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer

  That the minutes of the Governance and Priorities Committee meeting held on July 19, 2021, be adopted.

  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  As per earlier resolution, Item 8.1.1 was considered next.

  
  

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.

COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

6.1

Police Funding (CK 1711-2)

An email dated July 1, 2021, from Jill Pavlin, was provided.

It was noted a copy has been provided to the Board of Police Commissioners. 

Director of Finance, Kari Smith, responded to questions regarding the timing and submission of the Police Service budget.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.2

Invitation - World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) Accelerator Session - 100 Mayor Commitment (CK 100-1)

An email dated July 21, 2021, from Jodi Houston, Circular Innovation Council, was provided.

The Administration responded to questions of Committee.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Loewen

  That the Administration report back on the implications of signing on to the 100 Mayor Commitment.

  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.3

Request for Journalism-Support Motion (CK 150-1)

An email dated August 3, 2021, from Mirko Petricevic, ink-stainedwretches.org, was provided. 

The Administration responded to questions of Committee.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Block

  That the matter be included with the report back from the Administration regarding requests for resolutions of support.

  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  The meeting recessed at 11:19 a.m. and reconvened at 11:34 a.m.

  
  

7.

REQUESTS TO SPEAK (new matters)

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

8.1

Information Reports

8.1.1

Property Maintenance Inspection Increased Staffing (CK 4400-1 x 1700-1)

A report of the Fire Chief was provided, along with the following:

• request to speak from Diane Bentley, Hudson Bay Park/Mayfair/Kelsey Woodlawn Community Association, dated August 22, 2021;
• request to speak from Cameron Choquette, Saskatchewan Landlord Association, dated August 22, 2021; and
• comments from Roman Todos and Lenore Swystun, Caswell Hill Community Association, dated August 22, 2021

Assistant Fire Chief Yvonne Raymer presented the report.

Diane Bentley and Cameron Choquette spoke in support of increased staffing.

Administration responded to questions of Committee. 

• Moved By: Councillor Kirton

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the options (two additional fire bylaw inspector positions and the Community Relations Coordinator position) presented in the report of the Fire Chief dated August 23, 2021, be forwarded to the 2022/2023 Business Plan and Budget process.

  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 8.1.6 was considered next.

  
  

8.1.2

Consolidated City Centre School Implications (CK 606-4 x 610-9)

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Division Lacroix presented the report and answered questions of Committee, along with Director of Recreation & Community Development, Andrew Roberts.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.3

Albert Community Centre Funding Options (CK 710-8 x 1700-1)

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Utilities & Environment Division Gardiner presented the report and answered questions of Committee, along with Director of Facilities Management, Troy LaFrieniere.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Loewen, and Councillor Kirton

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.4

Curbside Organics Collection: Affordability Threshold and Triple Bottom Line Approach to Tendering Collections (CK 7830-7)

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Utilities & Environment Division Gardiner presented the report and answered questions of Committee, along with Director of Water and Waste Operations, Brendan Lemke.

• Moved By: Mayor Clark

  That the Governance and Priorities Committee recommend to City Council that the City of Saskatoon in-source city-wide collection of organic waste as provided in Option 1 in the June report to Governance and Priorities Committee on this topic.

  
  

  In Favour (7)	Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen
  Against (4)	Councillor Hill, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Jeffries

  
  
  
  CARRIED

8.1.5

Solid Waste Program Funding Models: Implications and Considerations for Change (CK 7830-1)

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Utilities & Environment Gardiner presented the report.

Administration responded to questions of Committee.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  1. That the Administration report back about the timelines for a phase-in of a waste utility model as soon as 2022; and
  2. That the Administration report back with options to address concerns about affordability for low-income households.
  
  

  In Favour (6)	Councillor Block, Mayor Clark, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen
  Against (5)	Councillor Hill, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Jeffries

  
  
  
  CARRIED

  The meeting recessed at 1:22 p.m. and reconvened at 1:52 p.m.

  Item 8.1.7 was considered next.

  
  

8.1.6

Downtown Event and Entertainment District – Project Governance (CK 4130-14)

A report from the Administration was provided, along with the following:

• request to speak from Trevor Maber, Board Chair, TCU Place, dated August 19, 2021; 
• comments from Keith Moen, Executive Director, NSBA, dated August 20, 2021;
• comments from Brent Penner, Executive Director, Downtown Saskatoon, dated August 20, 2021;
• comments from Jason Aebig, CEO, the Chamber dated August 23, 2021; and
• comments from Stephanie Clovechok, CEO, Tourism Saskatoon dated August 23, 2021

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Division Schmidt introduced the matter.  Director of Technical Services Dan Willems presented the report. 

Trevor Maber expressed support in principle for the proposed project governance.

The Administration answered questions of Committee.

• Moved By: Councillor Block
  1. That the information be received; and
  2. That Administration include in its report back, information on the suggested ownership structure.
  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 6.1. was considered next.

  
  

8.1.7

Enhanced Service Level Options for Snow Grading and Removal – August 2021 Update (CK 116-2 x 6290-1)

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Transportation & Utilities Division Schmidt, answered questions of Committee. 

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.8

Rapid Housing Initiative (CK 750-4)

A report from the Administration was provided, along with comments from Cameron Choquette, CEO, Saskatchewan Landlord Association, dated August 23, 2021.

General Manager, Community Services Division Lacroix presented the report. 

The Administration answered questions of Committee. 

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the information be received. 

  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.9

Corporate Asset Management Update (CK 1295-1)

A report from the Administration was provided.

Director of Finance, Kari Smith, presented the report. 

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Gough, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.10

2022/2023 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget Process – Revised Timeline (CK 430-72 x 1700-0)

A report from the Administration was provided.

Director of Finance, Kari Smith, presented the report. 

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.11

2022/2023 Business Plan and Budget Options (CK 430-72 x 1700-1)

A report from the Administration was provided, along with comments from Jason Aebig, CEO, the Chamber dated August 23, 2021.

Director of Finance, Kari Smith, presented the report, noting the addition that will be included as per resolution from Item 8.1.1.

The Administration answered questions of Committee.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2

Approval Reports

8.3

Decision Reports

8.3.1

2021 Property Tax Penalty Rate Adjustment (CK 1920-1 x 1615-1)

A report from the Administration was provided, along with comments from Jason Aebig, CEO, the Chamber dated August 23, 2021.

Director of Corporate Revenue, Mike Voth, presented the report and answered questions of Committee. 

• Moved By: Councillor Kirton

  That the Governance and Priorities Committee recommend to City Council that Option 1: Implement a 50% Reduction to the Penalty Incurred for Non-Payment of 2021 Property Taxes for All Properties That Saw an Increase to Its Assessed Value, Solely due to Reassessment, of at Least 70%, be approved.

  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.2

Leave of Absence Policy (CK 4690-0)

A report of the City Solicitor was provided.

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report, and responded to questions of Committee, along with City Clerk Tittemore.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the Governance and Priorities Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That maternity and parental leaves be made available to members of Council under a leave of absence policy to be adopted by Council (Recommendation 2 of the SMRC);
  2. That the leave of absence policy define the eligibility for maternity leave as a member of Council who is away from work because they are pregnant, have recently given birth, or are the primary caregiver of an adopted child and the eligibility for parental leave as a member of Council who is the parent of a newborn or newly adopted child (Recommendation 3 of the SMRC);
  3. That the leave of absence policy provide that members of Council should provide four weeks’ written notice to the Mayor and the City Manager of their intention to take a maternity or parental leave and that the Mayor should provide four weeks’ written notice to the City Manager of their intention to a take a maternity or parental leave whenever possible (Recommendation 4 of the SMRC);
  4. That the leave of absence policy provide for maternity leaves for a period of up to 18 weeks and that the leave will not extend beyond the member’s term of office (Recommendation 6 of the SMRC);
  5. That the leave of absence policy provide for parental leave for a period of up to 26 weeks for members of Council who are the parents of a newborn or a newly adopted child, but are not eligible for a maternity leave, and that parental leave shall also be available to members who have taken a maternity leave, but the maximum duration of the combined leave shall be up to 26 weeks with the leave not to extend beyond the member’s term of office (Recommendation 7 of the SMRC);
  6. That the leave of absence policy provide that the salary of members of Council continue to be paid while they are away on a maternity or parental leave (Recommendations 8 and 9 of the SMRC);
  7. That the leave of absence policy provide that the benefits of members of Council, including the Communications and Constituency Relations Account, shall continue while they are on leave (Recommendation 10 of the SMRC);
  8. That the leave of absence policy provide for sick leaves for a period of up to 26 weeks upon provision of a medical certificate from a qualified medical professional for members of Council (Recommendation 11 of the SMRC);
  9. That the leave of absence policy provide for a contingency fund that is available to provide support to members of Council during a leave period as outlined in this report; and
  10. That the City Solicitor be instructed to draft a leave of absence policy in accordance with this report to be brought back to City Council for consideration.
  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Loewen

  That consideration of the following recommendation be deferred to the September Governance and Priorities Committee meeting pending consideration of information from the City Clerk’s Office regarding Councillors’ Assistants levels of support:
  
  

  "That the leave of absence policy provide that each member of Council prepare a written plan setting out the details of how the member’s duties will be covered during the leave and submit the plan to the Mayor and City Manager, in the case of members of Council, and, in the case of the Mayor, the City Manager for review and feedback (Recommendation 5 of the SMRC);"

  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.3

Administration Comments - Report from the Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission – 2021 Municipal Election (CK 265-2020-01 x 255-18)

A report of the City Clerk was provided. 

City Clerk Tittemore presented the report and answered questions of Committee.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the Governance and Priorities Committee recommend to City Council that:

  1. The City discuss and consult with other Saskatchewan cities, SUMA, and municipal associations to seek consensus for changes to local elections, including when they are held;
  2. The Administration conduct a review of monthly communications and constituency relations allowance spending patterns and that any amendments to Policy No. C01-027 be revisited after the review is complete;
  3. The status quo be maintained, providing mayoral candidates with a reimbursement of audit fees up to $2,000 where campaign expenses of $5,000 or more are incurred;
  4. The Administration conduct a review of all schedules in Bylaw 8491 for clarity, consistency, and thoroughness and that the City Solicitor be instructed to amend Bylaw 8491 to include:
     1. a definition of “campaign period” commencing June 1 in the year of a general election;
     2. a definition of “campaign expense” to state that remuneration paid to an official agent does not constitute a campaign expense;
     3. a schedule where the official agent can be listed;
     4. schedules for the appointment of official agent for candidate for mayor and the appointment of auditor for candidate for mayor;
     5. clarifying language regarding the retention of records by candidates when an official agent has been appointed;
     6. the addition to section 25 of “In addition to the penalties set out in section 24, if a candidate who is elected contravenes any provision of this Bylaw, sections 120, 121, 122, and 123 of The Cities Act shall apply.”; and
     7. other general housekeeping amendments that were brought forward throughout the election process based on questions from candidates; and
  5. The Administration seek clarity from Government regarding disqualification provisions in The Cities Act, specifically sections 120 through 124, as to their application and interpretation.
  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the Administration conduct a review of candidate spending limits with an equity lens, bringing forward any opportunities to ease equity barriers as required.

  
  

  In Favour (5)	Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Loewen
  Against (6)	Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Davies, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Hill

  
  
  
  DEFEATED

8.3.4

The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 2014 - Proposed Amendments for Hybrid Meetings (CK 255-2)

A report of the City Clerk was provided.

City Clerk Tittemore presented the report and responded to questions of Committee.

The Administration responded to questions of Committee.

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher

  That the Governance and Priorities Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That the amendments to The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 2014 to better accommodate hybrid meetings, as outlined in this report, be approved, and
  2. That the City Solicitor be instructed to make the necessary amendments to The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 2014 for consideration by City Council on August 30, 2021.
  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That virtual/remote meetings resume until further notice – working with the Emergency Measures Organization and Saskatchewan Health Authority to determine when in-person meetings resume.

  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  The meeting recessed at 3:57 p.m. and reconvened at 4:05 p.m.

  
  

9.

MOTIONS (notice previously given)

10.

GIVING NOTICE

11.

URGENT BUSINESS

12.

VERBAL UPDATES

12.1

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

Mayor Clark reported on recent discussions at the City Mayors' Caucus in Yorkton - election  issues, assessment process, working group for addiction and mental health issues; he spoke to the Jansen Potash project implications, the Covid situation, and discussions with the Big City Mayors' Caucus - election campaign, transit funding, housing and homelessness, economic recovery, and issues presented by the West Task Force.  

Councillor Hill reported on FCM’s new Partnerships for Municipal Innovation-Women in Local Leadership (PMI-WILL), a six-year multi-country project that will be implemented in Ghana, Zambia, Benin, Cambodia and Sri Lanka.

12.2

Administration

12.2.1

Covid-19 Update (CK 270-7)

Director of Emergency Management Organization, Pamela Goulden-McLeod, provided an update on the current Covid-19 situation in Saskatoon, and the City's response. 

She responded to questions of Committee, along with City Manager Jorgenson.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

13.

IN CAMERA SESSION

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher

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

  
  

  In Favour (11)

  Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Kirton, and Councillor Loewen

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  The public meeting recessed at 4:33 p.m.

  
  

13.1

Land Matter (CK 4225-1 x 230-3)

[In Camera - Economic/Financial - Land - Section 17(1)(d) and (e) LAFOIP]

13.2

Labour Matter (CK 4630-0 x 5615-1)

[In Camera - Labour/Personnel Matters - Section 16(1)(c) and (d) LAFOIP]

13.3

Appointment Request (CK 750-4)

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

13.4

Verbal Updates

13.4.1

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

13.4.2

Administration

13.4.2.1

City Manager

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

14.

RISE AND REPORT

The Committee convened In Camera at 4:34 p.m. with the following in attendance via teleconference: 

• All Committee members
• City Manager Jorgenson and Members of the Executive Leadership Team
• Frank Long, Director of Saskatoon Land for Item 13.1
• Christine Fehr, A/Chief Human Resource Officer, for Item 13.2

Councillor Davies left the meeting at 4:58 p.m., during consideration of Item 13.1.

City Clerk Tittemore, City Solicitor Yelland, and Committee Assistant Hudson were in attendance in the Council Chamber.

A motion to extend the meeting beyond 5:30 p.m. was passed.

The Committee moved to rise and report at 6:34 p.m. and reconvened publicly immediately thereafter to reports as follows:

• Item 13.1 - Land Matter (CK 4225-1 x 230-3)
  Frank Long, Director of Saskatoon Land, was in attendance for the In Camera discussion.

  Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the Administration proceed as directed, and the report and discussion remain In Camera under Section 17(1)(d) and (e) of LAFOIP.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• Item 13.2 - Labour Matter (CK 4630-0 x 5615-1)
  Christine Fehr, A/Chief Human Resource Officer, was in attendance for the In Camera discussion.

  Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the report and discussion remain In Camera under Section 16(1)(c) and (d) of LAFOIP.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• Item 13.3 – Appointment Request (CK 750-4)

  Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the submitted documentation and discussion remain In Camera under Section 16(1)(b) and (d) and 28 of LAFOIP.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• Item 13.4.2.1 - Verbal Updates - Administration

  Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the verbal updates of the City Manager be received as information and that the discussion remain In Camera under Sections 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21 and 28 of LAFOIP.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

15.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.