MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Monday, June 28, 2021 at 1:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, Saskatoon City Hall

PRESENT:

• His Worship, Mayor C. Clark, in the Chair
• Councillor C. Block
• Councillor T. Davies
• Councillor R. Donauer
• Councillor B. Dubois
• Councillor S. Gersher
• Councillor H. Gough
• Councillor D. Hill
• Councillor Z. Jeffries
• Councillor D. Kirton
• Councillor M. Loewen

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager J. Jorgenson
• City Solicitor C. Yelland
• A/General Manager, Community Services Richter
• Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Financial Services K. Tarasoff
• General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
• General Manager, Utilities & Environment A. Gardiner
• City Clerk A. Tittemore
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Clark called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People followed by the National Anthem.   Roll call was taken.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill
  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 following 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.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

3.1

Councillor Donauer - Hoist the Hoops – Landmark Outdoor Basketball Project [File No. CK 4129-5]

Councillor Donauer declared a conflict on interest on this time based on his son being one of the organizers of the Hoist the Hoops project. 

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

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

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

In Remembrance of Devon Stein [File No. CK.150-1]

Mayor Clark provided condolences on behalf of City Council to the family and colleagues of the late Devon Stein who recently passed away.  Devon was a City of Saskatoon employee in the IT Department.  A moment of silence in remembrance was held.

5.2

Mayor Clark - Recognition and Remembrance - Residential School Victims [File No. CK. 150-1]

Mayor Clark recognized the recent findings of the 751 unmarked graves that were discovered at the Cowessess Marieval residential school and expressed condolences to those affected on behalf of City Council. A moment of silence was held. 

5.3

Mayor C. Clark - Recent Attack on Muslim Community Member [File No. CK. 150-1]

Mayor Clark acknowledged the recent targeted attack on Muhammad Kashif noting that this is a time for the community to stand together and work against islamophobia and all forms of racism and discrimination.

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.1

The Knox United Church Heritage Designation Amendment Bylaw, 2021 [File No. CK 710-49]

Report of the City Clerk:

"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 were 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.

 

Director of Planning and Development Anderson provided background information and reviewed the report of the Heritage Review Board indicating that the Board is recommending approval of the change in the legal land description to reflect the subdivision of the property as described.  She noted that City Council may pass the bylaw or consent to withdraw or modify the proposed bylaw.  

City Council heard from the following speakers:

- Bertrand Bartake, Kindrachuk Agrey Architecture
- Peggy Sargeant, Saskatoon Heritage Society

City Solicitor Yelland indicated that Council may only complete second reading of the Bylaw at this meeting as a proper legal land description is required from ISC.  Once received, the Bylaw would then be brought back to a future meeting to complete third reading.    

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  ​That Bylaw No. 9737, The Knox United Church Heritage Designation Amendment Bylaw, 2021, now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

7.

QUESTION PERIOD

7.1

Councillor T. Davies - Safety Concerns - Northmile Pub - Massey Place [File No. CK. 5000-1]

Councillor Davies indicated that he has received numerous concerns with respect to the recent shooting at the Northmile Pub across the street from Vincent Massey School.  He asked what actions can the City take to address the safety concerns around the location of this business. 

A/General Manager, Community Services Richter provided background information with respect to the business permit and permitted land use.  

7.2

Councillor R. Donauer - Dandelion Control in City Parks and Public Spaces [File No. CK. 4200-2]

Councillor Donauer asked how the City manages dandelions in parks and public areas if if the City is pursuing a natural treatment.

Director of Parks Crilly provided information with respect to the approach the City has to prevent weed invasion. He also provided an update with respect to the research being done with Agriculture Canada around biological pesticides. 

7.3

Councillor R. Donauer - Reassessment and Property Taxes - Mitigating Impacts - Commercial Properties [File No. CK. 1616-1 x1915-1]

Councillor Donauer indicated that commercial properties in the north end have experienced significant challenges with respect to reassessment, with one property that has had taxes doubled as a result.  He asked if there are any options for Council to mitigate the impacts of reassessment.

Chief Financial Officer Tarasoff provided background information regarding the decision on the phase-in plan (property tax deferral plan).  In response to a follow-up question, he confirmed that the appeal period for reassessment cannot be extended.

7.4

Councillor H. Gough - Property Tax Deferral Program - Commercial Properties [File No. CK. 1920-1]

Councillor Gough indicated that commercial property owners are facing reassessment outside of the average 8% in the commercial class and with the COVID 19 strain, businesses are facing challenges.  She asked how does the deferral for two years for this tax application from this reassessment cycle was arrived at and how that compares to best practices and what City Council has directed in past.

Chief Financial Officer Tarasoff explained the process and provided information on past reporting.  In response to a follow up question from Councillor Gough with respect to owners that require more time to pay their property taxes, he explained the process for payment arrears.

7.5

Councillor M. Loewen - Implications of the Reopen Plan for Public Services and Employees [File No. CK. 270-7]

Councillor Loewen requested an update regarding the implications of the reopening for public services and employees, specifically around the July 11 lifting of mask orders and other.

City Manager Jorgenson indicated that the City will be closely following provincial guidelines with respect to lifting restrictions.  In response to a follow-up question from Councillor Loewen with respect services to Leisure Centres, pools, and transit around communications to the public on policy changes, City Manager Jorgenson indicated that Communications will be involved with messaging using PSAs, social media, etc.  City Clerk Tittemore added that with respect to the unknowns around occupational health and safety guidelines as it relates to masking, the City is expecting to receive clarity on that by the end of the month.  An update report is anticipated at the Governance and Priorities Committee in July.

7.6

Councillor B. Dubois - Foxtail Control [File No. CK. 4200-2]

Councillor Dubois asked for an update on Foxtail removal and what the process is.

Director of Parks Crilly provided background information regarding reporting on weed management strategies and that warning signage has been implemented in parks.  In a follow-up question from Councillor Dubois around responsibility for removal of Foxtail, he indicated the City receives the complaints and follows up with the land owner.

7.7

Councillor D. Kirton - Collection of Property Taxes [File No. CK. 1920-3]

Councillor Kirton indicated he reviewed the process for collection of property taxes in arrears and asked if a property owner is able to provide payment during this process.

Chief Financial Officer Tarasoff confirmed that payments can be made at anytime throughout the process and any penalties are adjusted accordingly.

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items 8.2.1, 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.4, and 8.5.4 were removed from the Consent Agenda.  

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.3; 8.2.2, 8.2.3; 8.3.3; 8.4.1 to 8.4.3; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.3 be adopted as one motion.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Item 8.3.1 was considered next.  

  
  

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

Home Energy Loan Program – Contractor List Requirement Changes [File No. CK. 752-2 x 375-4]

• That Option 2 - Base Requirements plus Expanded Requirements, are included in the requirements for the qualified contractor list for the HELP program.

8.1.2

High Performance Civic Building Approach [File No. CK. 600-0 x 375-4]

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

• 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.

8.1.3

Recovery Park Project Capital Budget Adjustment [File No. CK. 7830-4-2 x 1700-1]

• 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.

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

Enhanced Service Level Options for Snow Grading and Removal [File No. CK. 6290-1 x 116-2]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Dubois, Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation introduced the item. 

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
  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.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Item 8.3.4 was considered next.

  
  

8.2.2

Saskatoon Transit Proposed Service Standards [File No. CK. 7300-1]

• That the information be received.

8.2.3

Policy and Program Options to Promote Permanent Accessibility Improvements to Buildings [File No. CK. 540-1 x 100-17]

• That Option 1 – Increase Education and Awareness, be approved.

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Hoist the Hoops – Landmark Outdoor Basketball Project [File No. CK 4129-5]

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

• Councillor Donauer declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Donauer declared a conflict on interest on this time based on his son being one of the organizers of the Hoist the Hoops project. ;)

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda. Councillor Donauer excused himself from discussion and voting on the matter and left the meeting.  

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill
  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.

  In Favour: (10)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Councillor Donauer re-entered the meeting. 

  
  

8.3.2

Financial and Operating Sustainability of Saskatoon Curling Organizations [File No. CK 1870-1, x1700-1]

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

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.   Councillor Davies, Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services introduced the item.  

City Council heard from Steve Turner, General Manager of the Granite Curling Club and representing Granite, Nutana, Sutherland, and CN curling clubs. 

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  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.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Kirton
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  That Administration be directed to determine and report back on how many organizations would meet the criteria for a Recreation and Sport grant Program as outlined in the Administration’s report.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Item 9.3.1 was considered next. 

  
  

8.3.3

Innovative Housing Incentives – Various Projects [File No. CK 750-4]

• 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.

8.3.4

Civic Conservatory Renewal Options [File No. CK 710-70]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Davies, Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services introduced the item.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  That Option 3 – “Restoration Plus” as the basis for capital planning and potential funding applications through other government funding programs with consideration of future expansion in the design (Option 2), be approved.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Item 9.2.1 was considered next. 

  
  

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Request for Business Event Allocation from Civic Hospitality Fund [File No. CK. 1704-1]

• 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).

8.4.2

2021 Tag Days – Additional Application [File No. CK. 200-3]

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

8.4.3

Amendments to Council Policy No. C02-010, Tag Days [File No. CK. 200-3]

• 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.

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) - 2020 Annual Report (CK 4250-1)

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

8.5.2

Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission - 2021 Budget Adjustment Request (CK 1704-1 x 255-18)

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

8.5.3

TCU Place Financial Support (CK 1750-1 x 620-3)

• 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.

8.5.4

Motion – Councillor D. Kirton – Renaming of John A. Macdonald Road (CK 6310-1)

The following letters were 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;

Deputy Mayor Gersher introduced the item.

Council heard from Tribal Chief Mark Arcand.  

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough
  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.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  The meeting recessed at 3:21 p.m. and reconvened at 3:35 with all members of Council in attendance. 

  Item 12. 1 was considered next. 

  
  

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

9.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

9.2.1

Party Bicycle Pilot Program [File No. CK. 5300-5]

The City Clerk reported that upon adoption of the recommendations of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation Council may consider Bylaw. No. 9767, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2021, and Bylaw No. 9768, The Bicycle Amendment Bylaw, 2021 (No. 2) as provided.

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

Councillor Dubois, Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation, introduced the item.

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
  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.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9767, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2021 and Bylaw No. 9768, The Bicycle Amendment Bylaw, 2021 (No. 2), and give same their FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  ​That Bylaw Nos. 9767 and 9768 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw Nos. 9767 and 9768 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That Bylaw Nos. 9767 and 9768 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaws be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Item 10.1.1 was considered next.

  
  

9.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

9.3.1

14th Street Parklet [File No. CK 4205-1, x6000-5]

The following letters were provided:

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

Councillor Davies, Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services, introduced the item.

Council heard from Jasmin Carlton, Vice President of the Nutana Community Association. 

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  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.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Item 8.5.4 was considered next. 

  
  

9.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.1.1

Servicing Agreement – Mamawi Holdings Corporation – Hampton Village Business Park [File No. CK. 4125-16]

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented his report.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries
  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 3^rd 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.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.3

Community Services

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.5.1

Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program [File No. CK. 1860-1]

Chief Financial Officer Tarasoff presented his report.

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  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.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

10.5.2

2020 Public Accounts [File No. CK. 1895-3]

A letter submitting comments from Sherry Tarasoff, dated June 28, 2021, was provided.

Chief Financial Officer Tarasoff presented his report.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  That the information be received.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

10.6

Strategy & Transformation

10.7

Human Resources

10.8

Public Policy & Government Relations

11.

LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

11.1

Office of the City Clerk

11.2

Office of the City Solicitor

11.2.1

The City Administration Amendment Bylaw, 2021 - Proposed Bylaw 9765 and 9766 [File No. CK. 4200-8 x 4510-1]

Solicitor Yelland presented her report. 

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9765, The City Administration Amendment Bylaw, 2021, and Bylaw No. 9766, The Bylaw Enforcement Officers Repeal Bylaw, 2021, and give same their FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  ​That Bylaw Nos. 9765 and 9766 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw Nos.  9765 and 9766 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That Bylaw Nos. 9765 and 9766 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: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Item 14.1 was considered next.

  
  

12.

OTHER REPORTS

12.1

Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission - 2021 Municipal Election Committee Report [File No. CK. 265-2020-1 x 255-18]

A report of the Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission containing 17 recommendations was provided.  

Linda Moulin, Vice Chair of the Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission introduced the report. 

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

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

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  That City Council send a letter to the Premier, Minister of Government Relations, SUMA and the City Mayors' Caucus to start the process of reviewing the election date to make it earlier in the year.  

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Item 8.2.1 was considered next.

  
  

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

14.1

Councillor C. Block - Proposed Alcohol Consumption in Parks [File No. CK. 5000-1]

The City Clerk reported that 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."

• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  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.

  In Favour: (11)

  Councillor Kirton, Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

15.

GIVING NOTICE

16.

URGENT BUSINESS

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4:57 p.m.