MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 10:15 A.m. - 11:15 A.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

PRESENT:

• His Worship, Mayor C. Clark, in the Chair
• Councillor C. Block
• Councillor T. Davies
• Councillor R. Donauer, via teleconference
• Councillor B. Dubois
• Councillor S. Gersher, Chair, via teleconference at 12:47 p.m.
• Councillor H. Gough, via teleconference
• Councillor D. Hill
• Councillor Z. Jeffries
• Councillor D. Kirton
• Councillor M. Loewen

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager J. Jorgenson
• City Solicitor C. Yelland
• Chief Financial Officer C. Hack
• General Manager, Utilities & Environment A. Gardiner
• City Clerk A. Tittemore
• Committee Assistant H. Janzen

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

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

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Block
  1. That the following letters submitting comments be added to Item 9.2.1;
     • Merlin Toth, dated February 26, 2024;
     • Jason Hanson, dated February 26, 2024; 
     • Gordon Holtslander, dated February 26, 2024;
  2. That the following letters requesting to speak be added to Item 14.1;
     • Robert Pearce, dated February 26, 2024;
     • Lisa Knudsen, dated February 26, 2024;
  3. That the items with speakers be considered immediately following consideration of the Consent Agenda;
     • 14.1
       • Robert Pearce;
       • Lisa Knudsen; and  
  4. ​That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Kirton
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on January 31, 2024, be approved.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

Council Members

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

Councillor Dubois

Acknowledged the staff at Preston Park 1 and Preston Park 2 on hosting the All Seniors Care, Senior Games and congratulated the recipients of the medals.  

6.

QUESTION PERIOD

6.1

Councillor D. Kirton - Transit Support Workers [CK 5605-3]

Councillor Kirton asked about the transit support workers and if we are on time for a July start.

Assistant Fire Chief Raymer responded that we are on the targeted timeframe.

6.2

Councillor B. Dubois - Transit Support Workers [CK 5605-3]

Councillor Dubois asked for confirmation that they will be only dedicated transit support workers.

Assistant Fire Chief Raymer responded that they will be dedicated and targeted for the BIDS and transit having 12 rather than 6 support workers.

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items 8.3.3 and 8.3.6 were removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.3; 8.2.1; 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.4, 8.3.5; 8.4.1 to 8.4.2; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.8 be adopted as one motion.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 14.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee - 2023 Annual Report [ADV2023-1106]

• That the 2023 Annual Report for the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee be received as information.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.2

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee - 2023 Annual Report [ADV2023-1101]

• That the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee 2023 Annual Report be received as information.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.3

Bylaw No. 8880, The Private Sewer and Water Service Connection Bylaw – Changes to Tapping Services [EUCS2024-0202]

• 1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 8880, The Private Sewer and Water Service Connection Bylaw, 2010, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the required amendments to Bylaw No. 8880, The Private Sewer and Water Service Connection Bylaw, 2010, as outlined in the report of the Utilities and Environment Division dated February 6, 2024.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

2023 Annual Report – Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee [ADV2024-0101]

• That the information be received.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Public Art Advisory Committee - 2023 Annual Report [ADV2023-1108]

• That the 2023 Annual Report of the Public Art Advisory Committee be received as information.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.2

Development Appeals Board - 2023 Annual Report [PDCS2024-0203]

• That the 2023 Annual Report of the Development Appeals Board be received as information.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.4

Cannabis Business Licence Bylaw Amendments and Signage Update Report [PDCS2024-0204]

• That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare amendments to Bylaw No. 9525, The Cannabis Business Licence Bylaw, 2018 to remove requirements for signs, windows, the minimum number of employees, age and regulation related to consumption, as outlined in the February 7, 2024 report of the Community Services Division.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.5

Innovative Housing Incentives – NewRock Developments/Sage Meadows Capital Grant and Tax Abatement Amendment [PDCS2024-0205]

• 1. That the previously approved capital grant funding of $250,000, be approved towards the construction of 24 affordable rental units, as amended;
  2. That a five-year incremental tax abatement, for 24 affordable rental units, at 355 Olson Lane East, developed by NewRock Developments, estimated at $138,087, be approved as amended; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary incentive agreement amendments and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the amended agreement under the Corporate Seal.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.3

Agreement – Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo and Saskatoon Zoo Society [PDCS2024-0201]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

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

Director of Recreation and Community Development Roberts and City Manager Jorgenson responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
  1. That the City of Saskatoon and the Saskatoon Zoo Society enter into a two-year agreement for educational programming services, operation of the Kinsmen Express Train and operation of concession services at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo for 2024 and 2025, with the option to renew for an additional two-year term, in accordance with the terms described in the February 7, 2024 report of the Community Services Division; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate agreement under the Corporate Seal.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

• MOTION ARISING

  Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  That future reporting include actual or estimated quantified in-kind amounts.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 8.3.6 was considered next.

  
  

8.3.6

Odour Mitigation Update Report [PDCS2023-0408]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

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

City Manager Jorgenson responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That the information be received.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 9.2.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Update – SHA South Caswell Park N’ Ride Lease of City-owned Parking Lot [FI2023-0903]

• 1. That an amendment to the lease agreement terms for 232 and 240 Avenue C North with a six-month termination option between the City of Saskatoon and Saskatchewan Health Authority be approved as outlined in the report of the Corporate Financial Services Division dated February 7, 2024; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.2

Property Tax Liens 2023 [FI2024-0204]

The additional information that was requested at the Standing Policy Committee on Finance meeting is provided.

• That the City Solicitor be instructed to take the necessary actions under provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act with respect to properties with 2023 tax liens.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Downtown Event and Entertainment District – Property Acquisition in Support of Proposed Convention Centre [DEED2023-01]

• 1. That the Administration be authorized to purchase 25 – 22^nd Street (Lot 43 Block 6, Plan 00SA15145, ISC Parcel No. 120285266) from Saskatoon Family Young Men’s Christian Association, consisting of approximately 0.97 acres with approximately 43,128 square feet of gross building at a purchase price of $8,504,750.00 with a deferred title transfer and closing; and
  2. That the City Solicitor prepare the appropriate agreements and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2

City Council Travel and Training Expenses - 2023 [GPC2024-0204]

• That the information be received.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.3

City Council Car Allowance - 2023 [GPC2024-0202]

• That the information be received.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.4

Appointment – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee [CK 225-4-3]

• That Robin Mowat be appointed as a non-voting resource member for Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee to the end of 2025.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.5

Appointment – Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee [CK 225-4-3]

• That Alyshia Reesor be appointed as the Saskatoon Archaeological Society representative on the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee to the end of 2025.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.6

Appointment – Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee [CK 225-4-3]

• That Amanda Titman be appointed as the CNIB representative on the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee to the end of 2025.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.7

Appointment – Board of Police Commissioners [CK 225-4-3]

• That Jenelyn Santos Ong be appointed to the Board of Police Commissioners to the end of 2025.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.8

Riversdale Business Improvement District [CK 225-4-3]

• That Al Douma be appointed to the Riversdale Business Improvement District.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS (not on Consent Agenda)

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

9.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

9.2.1

31st Street Bikeway Connection to 33rd Street Shared-use Pathway Functional Plan [TS2024-0204]

The following letter submitting comments were provided:

• Merlin Toth, dated February 26, 2024; 
• Jason Hanson, dated February 26, 2024; and 
• Gordon Holtslander, dated February 26, 2024.

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

Director of Transportation Magus responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That the functional plan for the 31st Street Bikeway Connection to 33rd Street Shared-use Pathway project be approved with option 5B.

  In Favour: (7)	Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (3)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Donauer
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED (7 to 3)

9.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

9.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.3

Community Services

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

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 Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2024 - Proposed Bylaw No. 9960 [TS2023-1204]

Councillor Davies excused himself from the meeting at 12:30 p.m. and re-entered at 12:32 p.m.

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9960, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2024, and give same its FIRST reading.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  ​That Bylaw No. 9960 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9960 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That Bylaw No. 9960 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: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 14.2 was considered next.

  
  

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

14.1

Councillor D. Hill - Emergency Shelters [CC2024-0105]

The following letters requesting to speak were provided:

• Robert Pearce, dated February 26, 2024; and
• Lisa Knudsen, dated February 26, 2024.

Councillor Hill provided the following Notice of Motion at City Council's Regular Business Meeting held on January 31, 2024.

"TAKE NOTICE that at the next Regular Business Meeting of City Council, I will move:

Whereas, The Provincial government established a homeless shelter at 415 Fairmont Drive in the residential neighbourhood of Fairhaven,

Whereas, The Provincial government is establishing a complex needs shelter at 1701 Idylwyld Drive North in the residential neighbourhood of Mayfair, 

Whereas, the City of Saskatoon and the Provincial Government have agreed on a location for a temporary emergency shelter at 421 Central Avenue in the residential neighbourhood of Sutherland, 

Whereas, the impact of the Fairhaven shelter has had a negative effect on many residents of Fairhaven and has contributed to a significant rise in crime of an estimated nearly 1100% in the 400 block of Fairmont Drive year over year.

Therefore, be it resolved that the administration report back on the crime statistics in Fairhaven from December 2022 to the end of January 2024 and that the administration report on what measures have been put in place to address the rise in crime.

Be it further resolved, that the administration specifically identify the crime statistics on the 400 block of Fairmont Drive between the 415 Fairmont Drive and the large residential apartment complex across the Confederation Suburban Area.

Be it further resolved that the administration report on what safety efforts and communication channels have been coordinated with the residents of Fairhaven.

And be it further resolved that the administration report on what community safety measures will be in place for the complex needs shelter in Mayfair and the temporary shelter in Sutherland. This should include what the future responsibilities will be for each department and what the communication strategy will be with the neighborhoods during operations. The report should clearly identify the proposed course of action for the residents of Mayfair and Sutherland as operations of each facility commence.

It is further resolved that the administration communicate with the appropriate provincial government ministries and report back on the detailed discharge strategy for the complex needs shelter in Mayfair."

Councillor Hill introduced the item. Council heard from the following speakers:

• Robert Pearce, who responded to questions of Council; and
• Lisa Knudson.

City Manager Jorgenson and City Clerk Tittemore responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  Therefore, be it resolved that the administration report back through a formal request to the BOPC as may be needed on the crime statistics in Fairhaven from December 2021 to the end of January 2024 and that the administration report on what measures have been put in place to address the rise in crime.

  Be it further resolved, that the administration specifically identify the crime statistics on the 400 block of Fairmont Drive between the 415 Fairmont Drive and the large residential apartment complex across the Confederation Suburban Area.

  Be it further resolved that the administration report on what safety efforts and communication channels have been coordinated with the residents of Fairhaven.

  And be it further resolved that the administration report on what community safety measures will be in place for the complex needs shelter in Mayfair and the temporary shelter in Sutherland. This should include what the future responsibilities will be for each department and what the communication strategy will be with the neighborhoods during operations. The report should clearly identify the proposed course of action for the residents of Mayfair and Sutherland as operations of each facility commence.

  It is further resolved that the administration communicate with the appropriate provincial government ministries and report back on the detailed discharge strategy for the complex needs shelter in Mayfair.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

• MOTION ARISING

  Moved By: Councillor Kirton
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That Administration report back on options for public consultation to take place in Ward 2 and 3 to hear more from police regarding the data and to discuss the experiences residents are facing to develop a more comprehensive report on how crime has really affected these areas.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

• MOTION ARISING

  Moved By: Councillor Kirton
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the reporting include involvement with Saskatoon Tribal Council and Provincial Government.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (1)	Councillor Hill
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED (9 to 1)

  The meeting recessed at 11:45 a.m. and reconvened at 12:05 p.m. with all members of Council in attendance with the exception of Councillor Gersher.

  Item 8.3.3 was considered next.

  
  

14.2

Councillor D. Hill - Building Standards [CC2024-0106]

Councillor Hill provided the following Notice of Motion at City Council's Regular Business Meeting held on January 31, 2024.

"TAKE NOTICE that at the next Regular Business Meeting of City Council, I will move:

Whereas, Building Standards operational changes were made in early 2023 regarding developer points of contact for customer service,

Whereas, multi-unit residential developments were moved from commercial permitting to residential permitting,

Whereas, customer service changes were made to commercial permitting,

Whereas, multi-unit residential and commercial developers have expressed concerns about significant permit delays,

Whereas, developers have expressed concerns about identifying appropriate contacts within the city administration for different aspects of their permit,

Whereas, developers have expressed concern about the coordination of administrative departments pertaining to their permit application,

Whereas, developers have expressed concern about the termination of the Commercial Customer Team (Commercial Permit Officers),

Whereas, developers have expressed concern about the clarification, from multiple departments, for city requirements regarding site development,

Therefore be it resolved, that the administration report back on operational changes in Building Standards in the 2023 calendar year and the impacts these changes have had on commercial development with respect to permit review/turnaround time compared to the 2022 calendar year,

Be it further resolved, that the administration report on the impact of the transition of multi-dwelling residential from commercial permitting to residential permitting,

And be it further resolved, that the administration report on potential operational changes to alleviate the developer's concerns."

Councillor Hill introduced the item.

Director of Planning and Development Anderson, Business Manager Brakefield and City Manager Jorgenson responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  Therefore be it resolved, that the administration report back on operational changes in Building Standards in the 2023 calendar year and the impacts these changes have had on commercial development with respect to permit review/turnaround time compared to the 2022 calendar year,

  Be it further resolved, that the administration report on the impact of the transition of multi-dwelling residential from commercial permitting to residential permitting,

  And be it further resolved, that the administration report on potential operational changes to alleviate the developer's concerns.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (1)	Mayor C. Clark
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED (9 to 1)

15.

URGENT BUSINESS

16.

GIVING NOTICE

16.1

Councillor Z. Jeffries - Separation Distance of Shelters from Schools [CC2024-0202]

Councillor Jeffries gave the following Notice of Motion:

"TAKE NOTICE that at the next Regular Business Meeting of City Council, I will move:

That the following criteria be added to those approved by the Governance & Priorities Committee on October 11, 2023, which are being used by the Administration evaluate and select sites for future shelters to be operated by the province of Saskatchewan:

• At least 250 metres from an elementary school in the Saskatoon Public School or Greater Saskatoon Catholic School system; and
• At least 500 metres from an existing shelter location."

Councillor Gersher entered the meeting at 12:47 p.m.

• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  That notice be waived and the motion be considered at this meeting.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  The meeting recessed at 12:56 p.m. and reconvened at 1:50 p.m. with all members of Council in attendance.

  City Manager Jorgenson, City Clerk Tittemore, Director of Planning and Development Anderson, City Solicitor Yelland and Fire Chief Hackl responded to questions of Council.

  Councillor Gersher excused herself from the meeting at 3:54 p.m.

  The meeting recessed at 3:54 p.m. and reconvened at 4:05 p.m. with all members of Council in attendance with the exception of Councillor Gersher.

  
  
• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the following criteria be added to those approved by the Governance & Priorities Committee on October 11, 2023, which are being used by the Administration evaluate and select sites for future shelters to be operated by the province of Saskatchewan:

  • At least 250 metres from an elementary school in the Saskatoon Public School or Greater Saskatoon Catholic School system; and
  • At least 500 metres from an existing shelter location.

• IN AMENDMENT

  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  That motion 1 be amended to read:  That the administration report back on the implications of adding the following criteria be added to those approved by the Governance & Priorities Committee on October 11, 2023, which are being used for use by the Administration to evaluate and select medium- and long-term sites for future shelters to be operated by the province of Saskatchewan:

  • At least 250 metres from an elementary school in the Saskatoon Public School or Greater Saskatoon Catholic School system; and
  • At least 500 metres from an existing shelter location.

  In Favour: (5)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (6)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Block, and Councillor Dubois

  DEFEATED (5 to 6)

  VOTE ON MAIN MOTION

  
  
• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the following criteria be added to those approved by the Governance & Priorities Committee on October 11, 2023, which are being used by the Administration evaluate and select sites for future shelters to be operated by the province of Saskatchewan:

  1. At least 250 metres from an elementary school in the Saskatoon Public School or Greater Saskatoon Catholic School system; and

  In Favour: (8)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, and Councillor Dubois
  Against: (2)	Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED (8 to 2)
• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the following criteria be added to those approved by the Governance & Priorities Committee on October 11, 2023, which are being used by the Administration evaluate and select sites for future shelters to be operated by the province of Saskatchewan:

  2. At least 500 metres from an existing shelter location

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Dubois
  Against: (5)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  DEFEATED ON A TIED VOTE (5 to 5)

• MOTION ARISING

  Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  Would the administration report back on a potential definition for “shelters" using criteria based on current day operations of the 6 overnight shelters currently providing services in Saskatoon.

  In Favour: (8)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (2)	Councillor Loewen, and Councillor Gough
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED (8 to 2)

• MOTION ARISING

  Moved By: Councillor Hill

  Move that the administration report back on the implications of establishing either of the following criteria for future shelters by the Province of Saskatchewan:

  • At least 160 and 250 meters from residential use
  • At least 160 and 250 meters from a daycare
  • At least 160 and 250 meters from a preschool
  • At least 160 and 250 meters from a recreational facility
  • At least 160 and 250 meters from a park
  • At least 160 and 250 meters from a private school that delivers elementary curriculum as approved by the Ministry of Education

  There was no seconder, therefore the motion was not considered.

  
  

• MOTION ARISING

  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  That the Administration report back on maintaining and clarifying the existing distributed approach to siting.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (1)	Councillor Hill
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED (9 to 1)

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4:44 p.m.