PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

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Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • Councillor B. Dubois, Chair
  • Councillor D. Kirton, Vice Chair
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • His Worship Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)
ABSENT:
  • Councillor S. Gersher
  • Councillor D. Hill
ALSO PRESENT:
  • A/General Manager, Transportation & Construction J. Magus
  • Deputy City Solicitor D. Kowalski
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant
  • Committee Assistant H. Thompson

The Chair called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People and confirmed roll call.

2.

This item has attachments. 
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    1. That the following letters be added to item 7.2.1:
      • Request to Speak
        • Candace Savage and Meghan Michelson, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Chad Hammond and Joanne Blythe, dated March 4, 2024;
      • Submitting Comments
        • Reed Lewko, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Karin Melberg Schwier, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Mykola Zakharchuk, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Aura Lee MacPherson, Calling Lakes Ecomuseum, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Karen Kobussen, Strong Towns YXE, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Breana Hipkin, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Henry Zolinsky, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Andrea Hipkin, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Simon Schweizer, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Cam Leverick, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Ali Ken, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Colleen Ewanchyna, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Barbara Campbell, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Carly Schmidt, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Cordelia Koob, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Sheena Greer, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Dawn Loewen, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Joe Monahan, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Monika Kinner, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Susan Pulvermacher, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Robin Karpan, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Ryan Walker, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Cheryl Cho, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Jocelyn Orb, dated February 28, 2024;
        • John Greer, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Lesa Giesbrecht, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Sally Caine, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Lynn Gorecki, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Anaiah Adair, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Anthony Ly, dated February 29, 2024;
        • Marci Halseth, dated March 1, 2024;
        • Megan Van Buskirk, Saskatchewan Environmental Society, dated March 1, 2024;
        • Annika Lessing, dated March 1, 2024;
        • Debra Kokott, dated March 1, 2024;
        • Ashley Mills, dated March 1, 2024;
        • Jory Cadman, dated March 1, 2024;
        • Samantha Morrice, dated March 1, 2024;
        • Benjamin Johnson, dated March 2, 2024;
        • Madyson Bryan, dated March 2, 2024;
        • Patricia Albers, dated March 2, 2024;
        • Derek Cameron, dated March 2, 2024;
        • Kiera Mitchell, dated March 2, 2024;
        • Varun Mundi, dated March 2, 2024;
        • Deanna Schmidt, dated March 2, 2024;
        • Eric Lamb, dated March 2, 2024;
        • Jory Vermette, Climate Justice Saskatoon, dated March 2, 2024;
        • Cathy Holtslander, dated March 2, 2024;
        • Patricia Simpson, dated March 2, 2024;
        • Tannara Yelland, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Steph Locke, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Jasper Dent, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Jenna Giesbrecht, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Ripley Riis, dated March 3, 2024;
        • David Forbes, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Pat Dowd, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Valerie Martz, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Murray Gross, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Shawn Dyal, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Elizabeth Bekolay, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Aidan Akhtar, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Riley Beler, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Curt McCoshen, Saskatoon Climate Hub, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Anna Leighton, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Lynda MacPherson, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Kevin Srewart, Rewild Alberta, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Miranda Miller, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Chet Neufeld, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Caylin Lee, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Rod McLaren, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Keith Moen, North Saskatoon Business Association, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Terry Neefs, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Monteen Dent, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Leah Horlick, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Gregory Morrison, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Sylvia Obrig, Riversdale Community Association, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Brenda Goossen, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Sierra Dixon, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Jamie Schmidt, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Teresa Jones, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Britt Agrey, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Jesse Hicks, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Jarek Wicijowski, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Bradley Sykes, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Margret Asmuss, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Susan Cross, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Roger Petre - Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development Saskatchewan, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Kathleen Baillie, dated March 4, 2024;
        • James Dynes, dates March 4, 2024;
        • Victoria Martinez, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Brianna Whitmore, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Tara Kooy, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Lynne Harris, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Rowan Fowlie-Neufeld, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Karen Davidson, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Sanae Ko, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Mary Carroll Chubb, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Garret Gartner, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Max Abraham, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Barbara Hanbridge, dated March 4, 2024;
    2. That the following be added to item 7.2.4:

      • Request to Speak

        • Furqan Ali, Saskatoon Radio Cabs, dated March 1, 2024;
        • Mohamad Al Hasan, Union 2014, dated March 1, 2024;
        • Muhammad Mirza, dated March 1, 2024; and
        • Ray Bourner, Riide Holdings Inc., dated March 1, 2024;
        • Azhar Randhawa, dated March 1, 2024;
        • Mohammad Sarkar, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Asif Shahzad, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Ahsan Komboh, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Zuhaib Jahangir, Captain Taxi, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Malik Draz, USW Union, dated March 4, 2024; 
    3. That the following letters be added to item 7.3.3:
      • Request to Speak
        • Isaac Ransom, Neuron Mobility Canada, dated March 4, 2024;
      • Submitting Comments
        • Derek Cameron, dated March 4, 2024;
    4. That the items with a speakers be considered immediately following Unfinished Business:
      • 7.2.1
        • Candace Savage and Meghan Michelson;
          Chad Hammond and Joanne Blythe;
      • 7.2.4
        • Furqan Ali;
        • Mohamad Al Hasan;
        • Muhammad Mirza; and
        • Ray Bourner; 
        • Azhar Randhawa;
        • Mohammad Sarkar
        • Asif Shahzad;
        • Ahsan Kamboh;
        • Zuhaib Jahangir
        • Malik Draz;
      • 7.3.3
        • Isaac Ransom;
    5. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.
    In Favour: (4)Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (2)Councillor Hill, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton

    That the minutes of the regular meeting held on February 6, 2024, of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation, be adopted.

    In Favour: (4)Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (2)Councillor Hill, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.1

This item has attachments. 
The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation, at its meeting held on February 6, 2024, considered the above-noted matter and resolved that this matter be deferred to the March 5, 2024, Standing Policy Committee on Transportation meeting.  The Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning Study – Phase 2 Functional Design Report should be made available as supplementary information to the report presented on February 6, 2024. 
 
The following were provided:
  • Report of the Transportation and Construction Division, dated March 5, 2024
  • Correspondence received at the February 6, 2024 meeting:
    • Submitting Comments
      • Ryan Bradshaw, dated February 3, 2024;
      • Vladimir Kricsfalusy, dated February 3, 2024;
      • Karen Bolstad, dated February 3, 2024;
      • Kathryn Green, dated February 3, 2024;
      • Marilyn Wilson, dated February 3, 2024;
      • Eryn Tomlinson, dated February 4, 2024;
      • Robert Kavanagh, dated February 4, 2024;
      • Carol Kavanagh, dated February 4, 2024;
      • Hannah Pilat, dated February 4, 2024;
      • Mike Winter, Walking Saskatoon, dated February 4, 2024;
      • Meghan Mickelson, Swale Watchers, dated February 4, 2024;
      • Nancy Allan, dated February 4, 2024;
      • Janet McVittie, dated February 4, 2024;
      • Marnie Deighton, dated February 4, 2024;
      • Karen Farmer, dated February 4, 2024;
      • Scott Broad, dated February 4, 2024;
      • Jan Norris, dated February 4, 2024;
      • Kathlin Simpkins, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Christy Morrissey, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Linda Tweddell, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Mary Carroll Chubb, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Ron Jansen, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Sylvia McCorkindale, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Julia Adamson, Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Kimberly Lebel, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Judith Howsam, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Diane Cross, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Joshua Erikson, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Dale Godson, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Lois Plumer, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Sarah Godson, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Mercy Harris, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Sara Bryson, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Daniel Ronis, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Patricia Albers, dated February 5, 2024;
      • David Forbes, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Stewart Coles, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Fiona Boulet, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Joanne Blythe, Wild About Saskatoon, dated February 5, 2024;
      • John Greer, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Bonnie Lawrence, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Mary Rogoz, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Max Baijius, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Gladys McCarthy, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Brooke Sykes, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Darcy Maatman, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Erin Watson, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Sheila Catto, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Janice Solem, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Rick McCorkindale, dated February 5, 2024;
      • Claire Bullaro, dated February 5, 2024;
      • John Krowina, dated February 5, 2024; 
      • Richard Kerbes, dated February 5, 2024;
  • Presentation provided at the February 6, 2024 meeting;
  • Letters received following the February 6, 2024 meeting:
      • Request to Speak
        • Candace Savage and Meghan Michelson, dated March 4, 2024;

        • Chad Hammond and Joanne Blythe, dated March 4, 2024

      • Submitting Comments

        • Donnalea Johnson, dated February 5, 2024;
        • Erika Quiring, dated February 20, 2024;
        • Andrea DesRoches, dated February 20, 2024;
        • Brooke Maatman, dated February 20, 2024;
        • Ellen Hunks, dated February 20, 2024;
        • Stephanie Siemens, dated February 21, 2024;
        • Jessica Hoehn, dated February 21, 2024;
        • Melanie Cole, dated February 201 2024;
        • Susan Lowndes, dated February 21, 2024;
        • Berold Baijius, dated February 21, 2024;
        • Sally Postlethwaithe, dated February 20, 2024;
        • Rachel Broussard, dated February 21, 2024;
        • Ramona Friesen, dated February 22, 2024;
        • Deanna Winder, dated February 22, 2024;
        • Kaley Evans, dated February 22, 2024;
        • Gordon Holtslander, Saskatoon Cycles, dated February 23 and 27, 2024;
        • Callen Diedrichs, dated February 23, 2024;
        • Blaine Caughlin, dated February 24, 2024;
        • Katie Salmers, dated February 25, 2024;
        • Michael Fitzsimmons, Typha Environmental Research and Consulting, dated February 26, 2024;
        • Paul Sopuck, dated February 26, 2024;
        • John Penner, dated February 26, 2024;
        • Robert Kavanagh, dated February 26, 2024;
        • Thelma Howard, dated February 27, 2024;
        • Reed Lewko, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Karin Melberg Schwier, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Mykola Zakharchuk, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Aura Lee MacPherson, Calling Lakes Ecomuseum, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Karen Kobussen, Strong Towns YXE, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Breana Hipkin, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Henry Zolinsky, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Andrea Hipkin, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Simon Schweizer, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Cam Leverick, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Ali Ken, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Colleen Ewanchyna, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Barbara Campbell, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Carly Schmidt, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Cordelia Koob, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Sheena Greer, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Dawn Loewen, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Joe Monahan, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Monika Kinner, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Susan Pulvermacher, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Robin Karpan, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Ryan Walker, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Cheryl Cho, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Jocelyn Orb, dated February 28, 2024;
        • John Greer, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Lesa Giesbrecht, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Sally Caine, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Lynn Gorecki, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Anaiah Adair, dated February 28, 2024;
        • Anthony Ly, dated February 29, 2024
        • Marci Halseth, dated March 1, 2024;
        • Megan Van Buskirk, Saskatchewan Environmental Society, dated March 1, 2024;
        • Annika Lessing, dated March 1, 2024;
        • Debra Kokott, dated March 1, 2024;
        • Ashley Mills, dated March 1, 2024;
        • Jory Cadman, dated March 1, 2024;
        • Samantha Morrice, dated March 1, 2024;
        • Benjamin Johnson, dated March 2, 2024;
        • Madyson Bryan, dated March 2, 2024;
        • Patricia Albers, dated March 2, 2024;
        • Derek Cameron, dated March 2, 2024;
        • Kiera Mitchell, dated March 2, 2024;
        • Varun Mundi, dated March 2, 2024;
        • Deanna Schmidt, dated March 2, 2024;
        • Eric Lamb, dated March 2, 2024;
        • Jory Vermette, Climate Justice Saskatoon, dated March 2, 2024;
        • Cathy Holtslander, dated March 2, 2024;
        • Patricia Simpson, dated March 2, 2024;
        • Tannara Yelland, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Steph Locke, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Jasper Dent, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Jenna Giesbrecht, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Ripley Riis, dated March 3, 2024;
        • David Forbes, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Pat Dowd, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Valerie Martz, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Murray Gross, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Shawn Dyal, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Elizabeth Bekolay, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Aidan Akhtar, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Riley Beler, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Curt McCoshen, Saskatoon Climate Hub, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Anna Leighton, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Lynda MacPherson, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Kevin Srewart, Rewild Alberta, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Miranda Miller, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Chet Neufeld, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Caylin Lee, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Rod McLaren, dated March 3, 2024;
        • Keith Moen, North Saskatoon Business Association, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Terry Neefs, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Monteen Dent, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Leah Horlick, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Chad Hammond, Wild About Saskatoon, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Gregory Morrison, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Sylvia Obrig, Riversdale Community Association, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Brenda Goossen, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Sierra Dixon, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Jamie Schmidt, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Teresa Jones, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Britt Agrey, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Jesse Hicks, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Jarek Wicijowski, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Bradley Sykes, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Margret Asmuss, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Susan Cross, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Roger Petre - Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development Saskatchewan, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Kathleen Baillie, dated March 4, 2024;
        • James Dynes, dates March 4, 2024;
        • Victoria Martinez, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Brianna Whitmore, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Tara Kooy, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Lynne Harris, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Rowan Fowlie-Neufeld, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Karen Davidson, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Sanae Ko, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Mary Carroll Chubb, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Garret Gartner, dated March 4, 2024;
        • Max Abraham, dated March 4, 2024; and
        • Barbara Hanbridge, dated March 4, 2024;

A/General Manager of Transportation Magus presented and responded to questions related to the review document.

The Committee heard from the following on the matter:

  • Candace Savage, Swale Watchers
  • Joanne Blythe, Wild About Saskatoon

Brent Miller from the Ministry of Highways was also present virtually and responded to questions related to the project environmental impact and a northern crossing option. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

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

    That City Council endorse the Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning Study – Phase 2 Functional Design Report and supporting appendices (Option 2).

    In Favour: (3)Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Dubois
    Against: (1)Councillor Kirton
    Absent (2)Councillor Hill, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED

    Item 7.2.4 was considered next.


This matter was deferred to the April meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation due to time constraints.

This matter was deferred to the April meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation due to time constraints.

A report of the Community Services Division was provided along with the following letters: 

Request to Speak

  • Furqan Ali, Saskatoon Radio Cabs, dated March 1, 2024;
  • Mohamad Al Hasan, Union 2014, dated March 1, 2024;
  • Muhammad Mirza, dated March 1, 2024; 
  • Ray Bourner, Riide Holdings Inc., dated March 1, 2024;
  • Azhar Randhawa, dated March 1, 2024;
  • Mohammad Sarkar, dated March 2, 2024;
  • Asif Shahzad, dated March 4, 2024;
  • Ahsan Kamboh, dated March 4, 2024;
  • Zuhaib Jahangir, dated March 4, 2024; and
  • Malik Draz, USW Union, dated March 4, 2024.

Licensing and Permitting Manager Wilson presented the report and responded to questions related to enterprise taxi licenses and wheelchair accessible taxi licenses.

General Manager of Community Services Lacroix responded to questions related to the number of licenses.

The Committee heard from the following on the matter:

  • Furqan Ali, Saskatoon Radio Cabs;
  • Muhammad Mirza;
  • Ray Bourner, Riide Holdings Inc.;
  • Azhar Randhawa;
  • Mohammad Sarkar;
  • Ahsan Kamboh;
  • Zuhaib Jahangir, Captain Taxi; and
  • Malik Draz, USW Union.

It was noted that Mohamad Al Hasan and Asif Shahzad were not in attendance to speak to the Committee.

  • Moved By:Mayor Clark

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council that the City Solicitor be requested to prepared amendments to Bylaw No. 9651, The Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, 2019, to:

    1. Renew the terms for the existing 21 temporary wheelchair accessible taxis until June 30, 2032; and
    2. Implement Option 2: Grant Eight Enterprise Taxi Licences and Six Additional Temporary Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licences.
    In Favour: (4)Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (2)Councillor Hill, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton

    That the meeting be extended beyond 5:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

    In Favour: (4)Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (2)Councillor Hill, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Mayor Clark excused himself from the meeting at 5:34 p.m.

    Item 7.3.3 was considered next. 


This matter was referred to the Regular Business meeting of City Council due to time constraints.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That item 7.2.5 be referred to the Regular Business meeting of City Council due to time constraints.

    In Favour: (3)Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (3)Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

This matter was deferred to the April meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation due to time constraints.

This matter was deferred to the April meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation due to time constraints.

A report of the Transportation and Construction Division was provided and presented by A/General Manager of Transportation Magus.


The following letters were also provided:


Request to Speak

  • Isaac Ransom, Neuron Mobility Canada, dated March 4, 2024;

Submitting Comments

  • Derek Cameron, dated March 4, 2024.

The Committee heard from Isaac Ransom regarding the matter.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That the information be received.

    In Favour: (3)Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (3)Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, and Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Item 7.2.5  was considered next. 


The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.

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