REVISED AGENDA
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

1:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Recommendation
  1. That the letter from Murray Totland, Arbutus Properties, dated May 19, 2022 indicating he is available for questions, be added to item 8.2.2;  
  2. That the letter submitting comments from Aaron Blanchette, dated May 20, 2022, be added to item 10.4.1;
  3. That Urgent Business Item 16.1 COVID-19 - Verbal Update be added; 
  4. That the items with speakers be heard following Consent Agenda:
     • 8.2.2 - Tyrell Harder;
     • 10.4.1 - Police Chief Cooper;

  5. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommendation

  ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on April 25, 2022, be adopted.

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

In Remembrance of David Godwin

5.2

Council Members

This is a standing item on the agenda in order to provide Council Members an opportunity to provide any public acknowledgements. 

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7.

QUESTION PERIOD

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Recommendation

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1; 8.2.1 to 8.2.2; 8.3.1 to 8.3.5; 8.4.1 to 8.4.4; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.3 be adopted as one motion.

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

Water Conservation Strategy [File No. CK 7900-1]

• Recommendation

  That the Water Conservation Strategy report be approved in principle.

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

Temporary Reserved Parking Program Review [File No. CK. 6120-0]

• Recommendation
  1. That program amendments on the Temporary Reserved Parking Program, as outlined in this report, be approved;
  2. That Administration develop a policy, for approval by City Council, that focuses on administering the Temporary Reserved Parking Program;
  3. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw, 1991; and
  4. That current Temporary Reserved Parking rate reductions continue for special events, food trucks and parking patios, until the development of a corporate subsidy policy.

8.2.2

Downtown Grocery Store [File No. CK. 4110-45 x 6250-1]

A request to speak from Tyrell Harder, dated May 3, 2022 is provided.

A letter from Murray Totland, Arbutus Properties, dated May 19, 2022 indicating he is available for questions is also provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Administration and Arbutus Properties identify a build-out percent complete threshold that will provide certainty of a Downtown grocery store opening in the Midtown Plaza; and
  2. Once that threshold has been met by Arbutus Properties, that the improvements at the Idylwyld Drive/Auditorium Drive intersection and on Idylwyld Drive identified in this report be implemented and be funded through RCE in the amount of $220,000 (Option B2).

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Public Art Advisory Committee - 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan [File No. CK 175-58]

• Recommendation

  That the Public Art Advisory Committee 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan be received as information.

8.3.2

Temporary Pause of Civic Naming Program [File No. CK 6310-0]

• Recommendation

  That a temporary pause of the Civic Naming Program, with respect to receiving and processing new submissions for names to be added to the Names Master List, until such time as a new or amended Naming of City Property and Development Areas Policy, or related policy is developed, be approved.

8.3.3

East Side Leisure Centre – YMCA Partnership and Operating Models [File No. CK 606-5]

• Recommendation
  1. That Option 2 - YMCA Operates Facility as a New Joint Saskatoon YMCA/Leisure Centre be approved in principle as the proposed operating model for the new East Side Leisure Centre, in partnership with the Saskatoon YMCA; and
  2. That the Administration be authorized to enter into discussions with Saskatoon YMCA to develop an Agreement in Principle for the development and operation of the new East Side Leisure Centre.

8.3.4

Inquiry - Land South of Highway 11 and West of Highway 12 [File No. CK 4250-2]

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

8.3.5

2022 Recreation and Community Development Tax Abatements [File No. CK 1965-1]

• Recommendation

  That tax abatements, totaling $1,002,891.40, for the various groups deemed eligible under the Recreation and Sport Tax Abatement Program, Assistance to Community Groups Social Services Program and the Culture Grant Program, be approved as outlined in the May 9, 2022 report of the General Manager, Community Services.

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Calgary SAVE and Edmonton Reimagine Services Review [File No. CK. 430-72]

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

8.4.2

Budget Adjustment Request – Capital Projects P.1416.06 and P.1416.07 – Land Development – Lift Station and Force Main – Hampton Village Business Park [File No. CK. 7820-4 x 1702-1]

• Recommendation
  1. That the advancement of $1,144,800 to the 2022 budget year from 2024 for Capital Project P.01416 – Land Development – Trunk Sewers – Hampton Village be approved; and
  2. That the budget advancement be funded from the Lift Station Reserve and the Trunk Sewer Reserve.

8.4.3

Continuous Assurance – Terms of Reference [File No. CK. 1600-1]

• Recommendation

  That the Terms of Reference for the Continuous Assurance project, as outlined in the report of the City Internal Auditor dated May 9, 2022 be approved.

8.4.4

Borrowing Bylaw – Home Energy Loan Program FCM Funding, Proposed Bylaw No. 9831 [File No. CK. 1750-1 x 752-2]

• Recommendation
  1. That the City Solicitor’s Office be instructed to prepare the necessary borrowing bylaw to authorize the Home Energy Loan Program loan from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities;
  2. That the Chief Financial Officer, the City Solicitor and the City Treasurer be authorized to be able to take all steps necessary to give effect to this loan and grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities; and
  3. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement from FCM under the Corporate Seal.
• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9831, A bylaw of the City of Saskatoon to raise by way of loan from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund the sum of up to $7,333,200.00 to enhance the City of Saskatoon’s Home Energy Loan Program.

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission - 2022 Budget Adjustment Request (CK 1704-1 x 255-18)

• Recommendation

  That the request for an additional $16,000 to the Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission Budget for 2022, be approved.

8.5.2

Appointment - Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee (SEAC) (CK 175-9)

• Recommendation

  That Omar Nawara be appointed to the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee to the end of 2023.

8.5.3

Appointment - Development Appeals Board (DAB) (CK 175-21)

• Recommendation

  That Cameron Duncan be appointed to the Development Appeals Board to the end of 2023.

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

9.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

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

10.1.1

Downtown Event and Entertainment District – Arena Site Options Evaluation Criteria [File No. CK. 4130-14]

A report of the Administration is provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That the arena site option evaluation criteria outlined in this report be approved; and
  2. That the Administration report back on the arena site options and public engagement approach.

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.2.1

Inquiry - Riverfront Rotary Park Noise Concerns and Mitigation Strategies [File No. CK. 4205-17]

A report of the Administration is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

10.3

Community Services

10.3.1

Housing Continuum: Information Regarding Shelters and Affordable Housing Inventory in Saskatoon [File No. CK. 750-4]

A report of the Administration is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.4.1

Community Response to Downtown Safety and Well-being [File No. CK. 5400-1 x 600-3]

A report of the Administration is provided.

Police Chief Cooper be in attendance to address this matter.

A letter submitting comments from Aaron Blanchette, dated May 20, 2022 is also provided.

 

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.6

Strategy & Transformation

10.7

Human Resources

10.8

Public Policy & Government Relations

11.

LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

11.1

Office of the City Clerk

11.1.1

City of Saskatoon Municipal Manual – 2022 [File No. CK. 369-1]

A report of the City Clerk is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

11.2

Office of the City Solicitor

11.2.1

The Home Energy Loan Program Amendment Bylaw, 2022 - Proposed Bylaw 9827 [File No. CK. 752-2]

 A report of the City Solicitor is provided.

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9827, The Home Energy Loan Program Amendment Bylaw, 2022.

11.2.2

The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2022 (No. 2) - Proposed Bylaw No. 9828 [File No. CK. 6320-0]

A report of the City Solicitor is provided.

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9828, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2022 (No. 2).

11.2.3

The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2022 (No. 3) - Proposed Bylaw No. 9829 [File No. CK. 5200-0]

A report of the City Solicitor is provided.

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9829, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2022 (No. 3).

11.2.4

The Campaign Disclosure and Spending Limits Amendment Bylaw, 2022- Proposed Bylaw No. 9830 [File No. CK. 255-5-1 x 265-2020-001]

A report of the City Solicitor is provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9830, The Campaign Disclosure and Spending Limits Amendment Bylaw, 2022; and
  2. That the direction of City Council issue regarding the receipt of out of country campaign contributions.

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

15.

GIVING NOTICE

16.

URGENT BUSINESS

16.1

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

The Administration will provide a verbal update.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION

17.1

Appointments - FCM National Board of Directors - At-Large Position [File No. CK 155-2]

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

The Governance and Priorities Committee, at its meeting held on May 16, 2022, resolved during the Rise and Report that an In Camera item be added to City Council’s Regular Business Meeting for May 24, 2022 regarding nominations for Council members to put their name forward for election to the FCM National Board of Directors at-large position.

• Recommendation

  That City Council move In Camera to consider this matter.

18.

RISE AND REPORT

19.

ADJOURNMENT