PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, June 10, 2019 at 2:00 P.m. - 3:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chamber, City Hall

PRESENT:

• Councillor Z. Jeffries, Chair
• Councillor B. Dubois, Vice-Chair
• Councillor C. Block
• Councillor R. Donauer
• Councillor S. Gersher

ABSENT:

• His Worship Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillor M. Loewen, for Item 7.1.5 only
• General Manager, Transportation & Construction A. Gardiner
• Solicitor D. Kowalski
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant
• Committee Assistant J. Fast

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The Chair called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis people.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  1. That the letter from the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee - Development of the Swale, dated May 29, 2019 and accompanying file be added to Item 7.1.2.;
  2. That the letter from Dorothy Van't Hof dated June 6, 2019, requesting to speak be added to Item 7.1.5;
  3. That items with speakers be heard first following consideration of Unfinished Business; and
  4. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.
  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

3.1

Councillor Gersher - Taxi Data - Wait Time Analysis Based on Geographical Location [File No. CK 7000-1]

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on this matter due to her family being involved in a business that could be seen to be in conflict with the taxi industry.

3.2

Councillor Gersher - Vehicle For Hire Bylaw - Interim Update [File No. CK 7000-1, x307-4]

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on this matter due to her family being involved in a business that could be seen to be in conflict with the taxi industry.

3.3

Councillor Gersher - Temporary Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licenses [File No. CK 307-4]

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on this matter due to her family being involved in a business that could be seen to be in conflict with the taxi industry.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the minutes of regular meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation held on May 6, 2019 be adopted.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• Pursuant to earlier resolution, Item 7.1.5 was brought forward and considered.

  
  
  
  

6.

COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

6.1

Delegated Authority Matters

6.2

Matters Requiring Direction

6.2.1

Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee - Proposed Budget for 2020 [File No. CK 1704-5]

The following proposed budget was submitted for consideration for inclusion in the 2020 Business Plan and Budget:

Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee - $3,000 (same as 2019) as follows:

Conferences and Education - $3,000

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the proposed budget of the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee be included in the 2020 Business Plan and Budget for consideration at that time.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.2.2

Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee - City of Saskatoon 2012 Facility Accessibility Design Standards [File No. CK 600-7]

A letter from JD McNabb, Chair, Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee dated June 1, 2019, was provided.

The Administration undertook to attend an upcoming meeting of the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee to communicate that a new document will be created when resources are available, with a report anticipated by the end of the year.

• Moved By: Councillor Block

  That the information be received and that the Committee feedback be appended to the capital project file.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.3

Requests to Speak (new matters)

7.

REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

7.1

Delegated Authority Matters

7.1.1

Committee Referrals – Standing Policy Committee on Transportation [File No. CK 225-78]

An information report was provided.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.2

Saskatoon Freeway Project Update [File No. CK 6000-1]

An information report was provided.

A letter from the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee, dated May 29, 2019, was added to this item along with the submitted comments from the following:

• Louse Jones, Northeast Swale Watchers, dated June 6, 2019;
• Meghan Mickelson, Endangered Grasslands Alliance, dated June 7, 2019;
• Penny McKinlay, dated June 7, 2019; and
• John Krowina, dated June 7, 2019.

The Administration provided a PowerPoint presentation.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, and Councillor Donauer
  Against: (1)	Councillor Gersher
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED

7.1.3

Active Transportation Educational Opportunities [File No. CK 6000-5]

An information report was provided.

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher

  That the information be received and referred to the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee for information.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.4

Saskatoon Transit 2018 Annual Report [File No. CK 430-17]

An information report was provided.

• Moved By: Councillor Block

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.5

Neighbourhood Traffic Management – Vertical Traffic Calming Devices Criteria [File No. CK 6320-1]

Councillor Loewen was in attendance for this item.

An information report was provided.

A request to speak was added to this item from Ms. Dorothy Van't Hof.

Ms. Dorothy Van't Hof spoke regarding the high traffic volumes, speed, and noise on Glasgow Street and requested a timeline be set for placement of speed humps.

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Block

  That the Administration report the funding options for Glasgow Street speed hump options to City Council at the June 2019 Regular Business meeting.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Donauer

  That the Administration report back in follow up to the vertical traffic calming devices at the pilot project locations.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Councillor Loewen excused herself from the meeting at 2:42 p.m.

  
  

7.2

Matters Requiring Direction

7.2.1

Inquiry – Councillor Z. Jeffries (January 28, 2019) Safety of Properties and Pedestrians near Corner of Patrick Crescent and Muzyka Road [File No. CK 6320-1]

An information report was provided.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer

  That the information be received and forwarded to City Council for information.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.2

Taxi Data - Wait Time Analysis Based on Geographical Location [File No. CK 7000-1]

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on this item due to her family being involved in a business that could be seen to be in conflict with the taxi industry.  She excused herself from discussion and voting on the matter and left the Council Chamber.

An information report was provided.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the information be received and forwarded to City Council.

  
  

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, and Councillor Donauer
  Absent (2)	Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.3

Vehicle For Hire Bylaw – Interim Update [File No. CK 7000-1, x307-4]

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on this item due to her family being involved in a business that could be seen to be in conflict with the taxi industry.  She excused herself from discussion and voting on the matter and was not present in the Council Chamber.

An information report was provided.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, and Councillor Donauer
  Absent (2)	Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.4

Temporary Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licenses [File No. CK 307-4]

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on this item due to her family being involved in a business that could be seen to be in conflict with the taxi industry.  She excused herself from discussion and voting on the matter and was not present in the Council Chamber.

An approval report was provided.

The Administration provided a PowerPoint presentation.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  1. That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council that the City Solicitor be requested to amend Bylaw No. 9070, The Taxi Bylaw, 2014, to award temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licenses to individual drivers through a sole source contract, as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Community Services Department dated June 10, 2019; and
  2. That the item be referred to the June 14, 2019 meeting of the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee for feedback to City Council and that a presentation from the Administration be made available to the Committee.
  
  

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, and Councillor Donauer
  Absent (2)	Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Councillor Gersher re-entered the Council Chamber.

  
  

7.2.5

Traffic Control Stop and Yield Policy Update [File No. CK 6280-1]

An approval report was provided.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council:

  That Council Policy C07-007, Traffic Control – Use of Stop and Yield Signs be revised as per the details provided in the report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction Department dated June 10, 2019.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
  Absent (1)	Mayor Clark

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.

URGENT BUSINESS

9.

MOTIONS (Notice Previously Given)

10.

GIVING NOTICE

11.

IN CAMERA AGENDA ITEMS

12.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4:17 p.m.