REVISED AGENDA
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

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Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, Saskatoon City Hall

  • Recommendation
    1. That the following letters be added to item 6.1:
      • Requesting to Speak
        • Bertrand Bartake, Kindrachuk Agrey Architecture, dated June 25, 2021; 
        • Peggy Sargeant, Saskatoon Heritage Society, dated June 28, 2021;
      • Submitting comments
        • Reverend Colin Clay, dated June 27, 2021;
        • Patricia Pavey, dated June 27, 2021;
        • Ross Hinther, dated June 27, 2021;
        • Norma Klassen, dated June 28, 2021;
      • Available to Respond to Questions
        • Art Postle, Knox United Church Board of Directors, dated June 28, 2021;
    2. That the letter requesting to speak from Steve Turner, dated June 28, 2021, be added to item 8.3.2.
    3. That the following letters be added to item 8.5.4:
      • Request to Speak
        • Mark Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council, dated June 28, 2021; 
      • Submitting Comments
        • Hollis Zhang, dated June 23, 2021;
        • Charlene Esperance, dated June 24, 2021;
        • Brian Worrell, dated June 24, 2021;
        • Patricia Samletzki, dated June 25, 2021;
        • Ashu M. G. Solo, dated June 28, 2021;
    4. That the letter submitting comments from Jason Aebig, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, dated June 28, 2021, be added to item 9.2.1.
    5. That the follwing letters be added to item 9.3.1:
      • Request to Speak
        • Jasmin Carlton, Nutana Community Association, dated June 25, 2021;
      • Submitting Comments
        • Candace Savage, dated June 28, 2021;
    6. That the letter submitting comments from Sherry Tarasoff, dated June 28, 2021, be added to item 10.5.2.
    7. That the following items with speakers be considered following consideration of the Consent Agenda:
      • Item 6.1
        • Bertrand Bartake;
        • Peggy Sarjeant;
      • Item 8.3.2 - Steve Turner;
      • Item 8.5.4 - Mark Arcand;
      • Item 9.3.1 - Jasmin Carlton;
      • Item 12.1 - Linda Moulin; and
    8. ​That the agenda be confirmed as amended.
  • Recommendation

    ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on May 31, 2021, be adopted.

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


At the Public Hearing meeting held on February 22, 2021, City Council resolved:

  1. That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9737, The Knox United Church Heritage Designation Amendment Bylaw, 2021, and give same its first reading;
  2. That the submitted report and correspondence be received;
  3. That the hearing be closed;
  4. That the amendment of the heritage designation bylaw for 838 Spadina Crescent East be referred to the Municipal Heritage Review Board to be reviewed pursuant to Sections 14 and 15 of The Heritage Property Act.

With respect to the above, attached is a communication dated June 6, 2021 from the Review Board Secretary, Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation Review Board, providing the Committee's recommendation for the referenced property as per Sections 14 and 15 of The Heritage Property Act.  The Review Board recommends approval of the change in legal land description to reflect a subdivision of the property as described. Respectfully the Review Board notes that significant opposition was shown for the amendment based on the impact to the urban environment of the proposed development and that further community consultation be considered to review the impact to the pedestrian realm and impact to connection, access and use of the Knox site as part of future design considerations.


Also provided:

  • Public Resolution Excerpt from the Minutes of the Public Hearing meeting of City Council held on February 22, 2021 (the communications referenced therein can be found linked to the meeting site here)
  • Bylaw No. 9737, The Knox United Church Heritage Designation Amendment Bylaw, 2021. (First reading February 22, 2021)

The report of the Saskatchewan Heritage Review and Appeals Committee is non-binding. As provided in Section 16 of The Heritage Property Act, on consideration of the report, City Council may:

  1. pass the bylaw notwithstanding the objection: or
  2. consent to the objection and withdraw or modify the proposed bylaw.

The following letters are provided:

  • Requesting to Speak
    • Bertrand Bartake, Kindrachuk Agrey Architecture, dated June 25, 2021;
    • Peggy Sargeant, Saskatoon Heritage Society, dated June 28, 2021;
  • Submitting Comments
    • Reverend Colin Clay, dated June 27, 2021;
    • Patricia Pavey, dated June 27, 2021;
    • Ross Hinther, dated June 27, 2021;
    • Norma Klassen, dated June 28, 2021;
  • Available to Respond to Questions
    • Art Postle, Knox United Church Board of Directors, dated June 28, 2021.

 

  • Recommendation

    ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.3; 8.2.1 to 8.2.3; 8.3.1 to 8.3.4; 8.4.1 to 8.4.3; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.4 be adopted as one motion.

A letter submitting comments from Erin Akins, Chair, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee, dated June 21, 2021, is provided.

  • Recommendation
    1. That Option 1B – LEED Silver Certification is defined as the minimum standard for the design and construction and major renovation of applicable buildings in the High Performance Civic Building Policy;
    2. Mandatory LEED credits for the construction of new civic buildings are permitted in the High Performance Civic Building Policy; and
    3. The energy and air tightness targets and timeline recommended in Option 3D are included in the High Performance Civic Building Policy.
  • Recommendation
    1. That Option 1 – Fund the Full Project be approved and Capital Project #2050 – Recovery Park be increased by $6,400,000 to a total budget of $37,500,000;
    2. That the budget adjustment be funded as follows:
      1. Increase Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) funding by $4,913,000;
      2. Increase operating contribution funding by $865,000; and
      3. Increase Borrowing by $622,000.
  • Recommendation
    1. That the Administration include the following information in the report to the Governance and Priorities Committee budget options meeting:
      1. The implications of setting a service standard similar to Option B but having city-wide snow removal occur only when a certain threshold is met (perhaps when snowfall is average, or above average). This means that city-wide snow removal would not necessarily occur annually (when snowfall is less than the threshold). This may include the establishment of a reserve;
      2. That the Administration assess the FTE’s required for this seasonal work; and
      3. That the Administration prepare a funding plan (similar to the Roadways asset management plan) that would see us reach our funding level within 4-5 years.
    2. Through the appropriate meeting, that the current practices be adopted as formal Level of Service for snow and ice management on separated cycling facilities and that the level of service outlined for bike boulevards be adopted.

A letter submitting comments from Alexandre Akoulov, dated June 15, 2021, is provided.

  • Recommendation
    1. That the concept for this project, including naming and sponsorship details set out in the June 14, 2021 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved;
    2. That the Hoist the Hoops Project be designated as a municipal project;
    3. That the Corporate Revenue Department, Corporate Financial Services Division, be authorized and requested to issue appropriate receipts to donors who contribute funds to the project; and
    4. 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 appropriate agreements under the Corporate Seal.

A letter requesting to speak from Steve Turner, Granite Curling Club, dated June 28, 2021, is provided.

  • Recommendation

    That Option 3, Administration to develop a Recreation and Sport Grant Program similar to the Culture Grant Program that provides annual operating funding to recreation and sport organizations through a combination of grant dollars and tax abatements, be approved and that Administration report back to the appropriate committee in time for the 2022-2023 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget deliberations.

  • Recommendation
    1. That funding of 10% of the total capital cost of the construction of eight affordable rental units at Feheregyhazi Boulevard and Fast Crescent by the National Affordable Housing Corporation, estimated at $160,000, be approved and that a five-year incremental tax abatement be approved, estimated to be $44,130;
    2. That funding of 4% of the total capital cost of construction of 30 affordable rental units at Rosewood Blvd East and Olson Lane East by NewRock Developments, estimated at $250,000, be approved and that a five-year incremental tax abatement be approved estimated to be $163,590;
    3. That funding of 10% of the total capital cost of the construction of six affordable rental units at 224 Heal Avenue by Presidio Holdings Inc., estimated at $111,421, be approved and that a five-year incremental tax abatement be approved estimated to be $169,740;
    4. That funding of 10% of the total capital cost of the construction of five affordable rental units at 3145 Massey Drive by Oxford House, estimated at $34,500, be approved; and
    5. 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
    1. That $200,000 be allocated to Tourism Saskatoon from the Civic Hospitality Reserve as on exemption to Council policy C01-005 "Civic Hospitality to Conventions" to be used solely for the purpose of securing business events for future years to a maximum of $50,000.
    2. That Tourism Saskatoon utilize the funds within an 18-month period with any unused or unallocated funds returned to the Civic Hospitality Reserve after that period; and
    3. That Tourism Saskatoon report to City Council, through the Standing Policy Committee on Finance, with the detailed allocation of the funds at the appropriate time but no later than February 1, 2023 (19 months).
  • Recommendation

    That the Tag Day application submitted by the Saskatoon Professional Firefighters Local 80 IAFF be approved.

  • Recommendation
    1. That the proposed amendments to Council Policy No. C02-010, Tag Days, be approved;
    2. That the City Clerk be requested to update Council Policy No. C02-010, Tag Days, as outlined in the report of the Chief Financial Officer dated June 14, 2021; and
    3. That the City Solicitor be instructed to amend Bylaw No. 5734, Tag Days Bylaw, 1977.
  • Recommendation

    That the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) 2020 Annual Report be received as information.

  • Recommendation

    That the request for an additional $15,000 to the Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission Budget for 2021, be approved.

  • Recommendation
    1. That the City of Saskatoon provide a short-term line of credit to TCU Place as per the terms identified in the report of the Chief Financial Officer dated June 21, 2021, for cash-flowing operations up to a maximum of $3 million for a term no more than three (3) years with an option for extension subject to City Council approval;
    2. That the City Solicitor’s Office prepare the necessary bylaw for City Council approval;
    3. That appropriate public notice be provided; and
    4. That the City Solicitor’s Office be authorized to prepare the appropriate agreement for the line of credit, and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.

The following letters are provided:

  • Submitting comments
    • Cathy Maragos, Saskatoon Tribal Council, dated June 21, 2021;
    • Joel McKenzie, Saskatoon Tribal Council, dated June 21, 2021;
    • Dezarae Watson, Saskatoon Tribal Council, dated June 21, 2021;
    • Raylene Pechawis, Saskatoon Tribal Council, dated June 21, 2021;
    • Shirley Hannan, dated June 21, 2021; 
    • Fay Harelkin, dated June 23, 2021;
    • Hollis Zhang, dated June 23, 2021;
    • Charlene Esperance, dated June 24, 2021; and
    • Brian Worrell, dated June 24, 2021;
    • Patricia Samletzki, dated June 25, 2021;
    • Ashu M. G. Solo, dated June 28, 2021.
  • Request to Speak
    • Mark Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council, dated June 28, 2021;
  • Recommendation
    1. That the Administration begin the process for the renaming of John A. Macdonald Road as a way to acknowledge the on-going harm in the community experienced by the IRSS and the role that John A. Macdonald played in this part of history;
    2. That the renaming process include public education and public engagement including:
      • Consultation with Indigenous community leaders, residential school survivors and Elders and Knowledge Keepers;
      • Direct communication with John A. Macdonald Road residents;
      • Informing Confederation Park neighbourhood residents;
      • A wider community public education campaign; and
      • A look at options to manage any costs of changing names and what tools could be used to facilitate a change; and
    3. That the Administration report back not later than Quarter 4 of 2021 and include information related to the proposed Legacy Review currently being developed.

Upon adoption of the recommendations of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation, the City Solicitor has provided proposed Bylaw. No. 9767, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2021, and Bylaw No. 9768, The Bicycle Amendment Bylaw, 2021 (No. 2) for Council consideration.


A letter submitting comments from Jason Aebig, Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, dated June 28, 2021, is provided.

  • Recommendation
    1. That Option 1- Party Bicycle Pilot Program be approved and that the City Solicitor be directed to prepare bylaw amendments as set out in this report and to work with Transportation Department to prepare a formal operating agreement to enable a party bicycle pilot program, as outlined in Option 1; and
    2. That Option 2 – Research into Party Bicycle Regulations be approved, to allow for further research and reporting on bylaw amendments to allow for the operation of party bicycles following the pilot program in 2021.
  • Recommendation

    That Council consider Bylaw No. 9767, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2021 and Bylaw No. 9768, The Bicycle Amendment Bylaw, 2021 (No. 2).

The following letters are provided:

  • Submitting Comments
    • Candace Savage, dated June 28, 2021;
  • Requesting to Speak
    • Jasmin Carlton, Nutana Community Association, dated June 25, 2021.
  • Recommendation

    That implementation of Option 3 – Hardscaping/Public Realm Improvements be chosen as the preferred option, and that Administration work with the community to secure funds or potential grants to implement this option, or bring forward the resulting budget request for consideration during the 2022-2023 Business Plan and Budget deliberations.

A report of the General Manager, Transportation and Construction is provided.

  • Recommendation
    1. That the Servicing Agreement with Mamawi Holdings Corporation within the Hampton Village Business Park covering a portion of the N.W. ¼ Section 5 and the S.W. ¼ Section 8 all in Township 37 – Range 5 – W. of the 3rd Meridian be approved; and
    2. That His Worship, the Mayor, and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Servicing Agreement under the corporate seal.

A report of the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

  • Recommendation

    That City Council approve and direct the Administration to submit the following four applications to the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program:

    1. Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre Major Retrofit;
    2. Civic Conservatory Renewal;
    3. Albert Community Center Retrofit; and
    4. Farmers’ Market Building Redevelopment.

A report of the City Solicitor is provided.

  • Recommendation

    1. That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9765, The City Administration Amendment Bylaw, 2021.

    2. That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9766, The Bylaw Enforcement Officers Repeal Bylaw, 2021.

A report of the Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission containing 17 recommendations is provided.  Linda Moulin will be in attendance to present the report.

  • Recommendation

    That the Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission - 2021 Municipal Elections Committee Report be referred to the appropriate Governance & Priorities Committee for review and report.

Councillor Block provided the following Notice of Motion at the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on May 31, 2021.


"Whereas the City of Saskatoon does not have jurisdiction around alcohol consumption in municipal parks, and


Whereas the City may wish to seek jurisdiction,


Therefore be it resolved that Administration report back on legislative and/or regulatory barriers that prevent alcohol consumption in municipal parks."

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