MINUTES

PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

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via teleconference, hosted from Council Chamber, Saskatoon City Hall
PRESENT:
  • His Worship, Mayor C. Clark, in the Chair
  • Councillor C. Block
  • Councillor T. Davies
  • Councillor B. Dubois
  • Councillor H. Gough
  • Councillor D. Hill
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries
  • Councillor D. Kirton
  • Councillor M. Loewen
ABSENT:
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor S. Gersher
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager J. Jorgenson
  • City Solicitor C. Yelland
  • Chief Financial Officer C. Hack
  • General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
  • City Clerk A. Tittemore
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant

Mayor Clark called the Public Hearing Meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People and confirmed roll call of Council members.

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough
    1. That the letter submitting comments from Ryan Frederickson, Saskatoon Construction Association, dated March 25, 2022 be added to item 6.1.1; and
    2. That the agenda be approved as amended.
    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

This item was not addressed and the February 28, 2022 minutes will be placed on the April meeting agenda for approval. 

The following documents were provided:

  • Proposed Bylaw No. 9814;
  • Report of the General Manager, Community Services, dated February 15, 2022;
  • Letter from the Municipal Planning Commission, dated February 15, 2022;
  • Notice that appeared in the local press on March 12 and 14, 2022;
  • Request to speak from Michael Brennan, Great Western Brewing Company Limited, dated March 22, 2022; 
  • Letter from Vanessa Amy, dated March 18, 2022; and
  • Letter from Ryan Frederickson, Saskatoon Construction Association, dated March 25, 2022.
Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9814 was passed.
 
Brent McAdam, Senior Planner, Community Services Division, reviewed the proposed Zoning by Agreement and expressed the Division's support.
 
Josh Delainey, Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the proposed Zoning by Agreement.
 
Michael Brennan, Great Western Brewing Company Limited, expressed appreciation to the City and provided a brief history of the brewery noting the environmental and energy efficiencies as result of the project. 
 
Due to the response to COVID-19, there was no attendance by members of the public and therefore no speakers from the gallery. 
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9814, and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That Bylaw No. 9814 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9814 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    That Bylaw No. 9814 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: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

A report of the Chief Financial Officer, dated March 28, 2022 was provided along with notice that appeared in the local press on March 19 and 21, 2022.

​Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion putting forward the recommendations was made.

Clae Hack, Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Financial Services reviewed his report.

Due to the response to COVID-19, there was no attendance by members of the public and therefore no speakers from the gallery.  There were no submissions requesting to speak.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Kirton

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That City Council authorize the following planned borrowing:

    1. up to $9,833,200 for the Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing Program (Capital Project P1956), from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and internal borrowing (which includes $2,500,000 in previously approved borrowing and $7,333,200 in new borrowing); and
    2. an allowable 10% variance on the borrowing requirements for the project identified. Any variance greater than 10% of the borrowing amount identified would require a new public notice;
    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

A list of flag raising and proclamation requests received for the month of February 2022 is provided.

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That the information be received.

    In Favour: (9)Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent: (2)Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

The Public Hearing Meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.