AGENDA
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

-
Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, Saskatoon City Hall

Submissions providing comments and/or requesting to speak will be accepted for public meetings using the online form at Saskatoon.ca/write-letter-councilcommittees. If your submission includes a request to speak, you will be contacted by a representative from the City Clerk’s Office with further information.


  • Recommendation

    ​That the agenda be confirmed as presented.

  • Recommendation

    That the following minutes be adopted:

    • Regular Business Meeting - November 22, 2021; 
    • City Council Budget - November 29 - December 1, 2021 (Minutes are forthcoming); and
    • Special Meeting of Council - December 9, 2021.

     

  • Recommendation

    ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.4; 8.2.1 to 8.2.2; 8.3.1 to 8.3.7; 8.4.1 to 8.4.5; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.2 be adopted as one motion.

  • Recommendation
    1. That Bylaw No. 8310, The Waste Bylaw, 2004, be replaced with a new waste bylaw as proposed in the report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment dated December 6, 2021; and
    2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the new waste bylaw.
  • Recommendation

    That the Administration proceed with the approach outlined in the report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment dated December 6, 2021, including: research and implementation of $50 flat fee for landfill loads that are primarily elm wood; enhanced education to mitigate the spread of Dutch Elm Disease; and piloting a comprehensive behaviour change program targeting proper elm wood disposal.

  • Recommendation
    1. That a bylaw be created to prohibit new domestic-purpose pumping wells within city limits (Option A3); and
    2. That a new development standard be created for monitoring wells installed, maintained, and decommissioned during the land development process (Option B1).
  • Recommendation
    1. That Residential Parking Program zones be expanded, as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Community Services dated December 6, 2021, using existing resources; and
    2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7862, Residential Parking Program, 1999.
  • Recommendation
    1. That the Administration be authorized to enter into future Technical Services Agreements with the City of Warman whereby the City of Saskatoon will provide technical services to support their traffic signals; 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.
  • Recommendation

    That the Mayor write a letter to the Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, requesting legislative amendments to allow the City of Saskatoon jurisdiction to permit the consumption of alcohol in its parks.

A revised 'Appendix 1 - 2021  Adjusted Residential Prepaid Service Rates' is provided.

  • Recommendation
    1. That an adjustment be approved to the 2021 Prepaid Service Rates, as submitted under Appendix 1; and
    2. That the Preliminary 2022 Rates be set at the 2021 rates and adjusted in late 2022 based on actual 2022 contract costs.
  • Recommendation
    1. That acceptance of the donation of the artwork entitled “The Bond” from artist Floyd Wanner (as recommended by the Public Art Advisory Committee and Civic Administration) be approved; and
    2. That the Office of the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary agreement, evidencing the donation for signing by Floyd Wanner, the Mayor, and the City Clerk.
  • Recommendation
    1. That adjustments to the 2021 Parks and Recreation Levy rate, as outlined in the December 7, 2021 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved; and
    2. That the 2021 Community Centre Levy rates for each developing neighbourhood, as outlined in the December 7, 2021 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved.
  • Recommendation

    That the previously approved Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Program five-year incremental property tax abatement requests for proposed developments receive the following extensions:

    1. That the project at 2400 Louise Street receive an extension to December 31, 2022 for project completion; and
    2. That the projects at 309 22nd Street East, 545/549 4th Avenue North, and 604/610 Broadway Avenue be granted an extension to December 31, 2022 to obtain a building permit and 24 months to then complete construction.
  • Recommendation
    1. That a five-year incremental tax abatement for Cress Housing Corporation’s Rapid Housing Initiative project located at 115 Columbian Place, be approved;
    2. That a five-year incremental tax abatement for the Central Urban Métis Federation Inc.’s Rapid Housing Initiative project located at 1520 19th Street West, be approved; and
    3. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary incentive agreements and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal.
  • Recommendation

    That the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2022-2023 membership fees, in the amount of $54,490.11, including GST, be paid.

  • Recommendation
    1. That the application from McKnight Carwash GP Inc. for a five-year Service Fee Abatement on the equivalent incremental portion of taxes at 125 Aspen Place, as a result of its development in 2021, be approved as follows:
      1. 100% in Year 1;
      2. 80% in Year 2;
      3. 70% in Year 3;
      4. 60% in Year 4;
      5. 50% in Year 5; 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.
  • Recommendation
    1. That the application from Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. for a five-year tax abatement on the incremental portion of taxes at 122 Buckle Avenue, as a result of its development in 2021, be approved as follows:
      1. 100% in Year 1;
      2. 80% in Year 2;
      3. 70% in Year 3;
      4. 60% in Year 4;
      5. 50% in Year 5; 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.
  • Recommendation
    1. That Council Policy C03-003, Reserves for Future Expenditures, be amended to provide for an Impoundment Program Stabilization Reserve; and
    2. That the City Clerk be instructed to make the necessary amendments to Council Policy C03-003, Reserves for Future Expenditures.
  • Recommendation
    1. That the Administration be authorized to purchase ISC Parcel No. 136167419, totaling 10.44 acres, for $187,920.00;
    2. That the Administration be authorized to purchase a 2.15-acre portion of ISC Parcel Numbers 203179136 and 203746653 for $29,880.00; and
    3. That the City Solicitor be requested to have the agreements executed by His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk under the Corporate Seal.
  • Recommendation
    1. That the composition of the Advisory Group outlined in Option 2 of the report of the General Manager, Transportation and Construction Division dated December 13, 2021, be approved;
    2. That City Council confirm the City Council representative(s) to serve on the Advisory Group;
    3. That City Council confirm the City Council representative to act as Chair of the Advisory Group;
    4. That the Administration coordinate with the City Council representatives to prepare and issue the open call and agency call for representatives on the Advisory Group; and
    5. That the proposed Terms of Reference for the Advisory Group be approved.
  • Recommendation

    That the recommended appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees and any further direction, as noted by the City Clerk and attached to this report, be approved.

  • Recommendation
    1. That approval for sanitary sewer exemption charges be delegated to the Administration; and
    2. That That Bylaw No. 9466, The Sewage Use Bylaw, 2017, be amended by the City Solicitor, to include the ability of the General Manager of Utilities and Environment, or designate, to approve requests for sewer service charge exemptions, subject to the request being aligned with the Bylaw.

A report of the City Clerk is provided.

  • Recommendation

    That City Council:

    1. Confirms the City of Saskatoon meets the following eligibility requirements of the Municipal Revenue Sharing Grant - Declaration of Eligibility for the reporting year 2021-22:
      • Submission of the 2020 Audited Financial Statement to the Ministry of Government Relations;
      • Submission of the 2020 Public Reporting on Municipal Waterworks to the Ministry of Government Relations;
      • In good standing with respect to the reporting and remittance of Education Property Taxes;
      • Adoption of a Council Procedures Bylaw;
      • Adoption of an Employee Code of Conduct; and
      • All members of Council have filed and annually updated their Public Disclosure Statements, as required; and
    2. Authorize the City Clerk to sign the Declaration of Eligibility and submit it to the Ministry of Government Relations.

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

  • Recommendation

    That City Council consider:

    1. Bylaw No. 9797, The Building Amendment Bylaw, 2021;

    2. Bylaw No. 9798, The Plumbing Permits Amendment Bylaw, 2021;

    3. Bylaw No. 9799, The Development Applications Fee Amendment Bylaw, 2021;

    4. Bylaw No. 9800, The Sewer Use Amendment Bylaw, 2021;

    5. Bylaw No. 9801, The Waterworks Amendment Bylaw, 2021;

    6. Bylaw No. 9802, The Cemeteries Amendment Bylaw, 2021;

    7. Bylaw No. 9803, The Animal Control Amendment Bylaw, 2021; and

    8. Bylaw No. 9804, The Waste Amendment Bylaw, 2021 (No. 2).

No Item Selected