MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 9:30 A.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

PRESENT:

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

ABSENT:

• His Worship, Mayor C. Clark, in the Chair

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager J. Jorgenson, at 10:00 a.m.
• City Solicitor C. Yelland
• Chief Financial Officer C. Hack
• General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
• General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
• A/City Manager & 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 Gersher
  1. That the request to speak from Daniel Kuhlen, National Council of Canadian Muslims, dated April 20, 2023, be added to Item 8.3.4; 
  2. That the letter submitting comments from John Paul Wasan, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee, dated April 24, 2023, be added to Item 8.1.3; 
  3. That the items with speakers be considered immediately following consideration of the Consent Agenda:
     • 8.3.4 - Daniel Kuhlen; and 
  4. ​That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

3.1

Councillor Gersher - The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2) - Proposed Bylaw No. 9885 [CC2023-0404]

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on the above item due to her family in business with something that can be perceived to be in conflict with the taxi and TNC industry. 

3.2

Councillor Donauer - Outdoor Basketball Multi-Court - Facility Naming [PDCS2023-0402]

Councillor Donauer declared a conflict of interest on the above item due to a family member being a part of the planning committee.

3.3

Councillor Donauer - Tax Exemption and Relief [FI2023-0402]

Councillor Donauer declared a conflict of interest on the above item due to his affiliation with one of the mentioned organizations.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on March 29, 2023, be approved.

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

  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 Block

Recognized on April 9, 2023, Betty Lillian Wright passed away at the age of 94. She was the wife of the late Cliff Wright who was the Mayor of Saskatoon from 1976 to 1988.

Councillor Dubois

Acknowledged the upcoming Meewasin Clean Up Campaign. Last year over 11,000 kilograms of waste was collected and over 2,700 participants took part. Information and sign up can be done by contacting Meewasin or on their website.

Acknowledged Councillor Donauer and the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association board members on a great convention on April 16 - 19, 2023.

Councillor Davies

Congratulated the Saskatoon Blades on their current playoff wins. 

6.

QUESTION PERIOD

6.1

Councillor D. Kirton - Bus Shelters [CK 7311-1]

Councillor Kirton asked about the increasing number of incidents of shattered glass at the bus shelters and if there are any other materials that can be used.

General Manager Transportation and Construction Schmidt responded that they are aware of the recent incidents and are currently looking into and testing out new materials that could replace the glass. 

6.2

Councillor B. Dubois - Green Carts [CK 7830-7]

Councillor Dubois asked about the prairie green site south of the City and where the City will be hauling the material.

A/City Manager Gardiner responded that there has been a delay with permits and there is an interim operating plan in place. 

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items 8.3.2, 8.3.4 and 8.4.6 were removed from the Consent Agenda.

Items 8.3.2 and 8.4.6 were considered next in order to vote on the Consent matters Councillor Donauer declared a conflict of interest on, with Councillor Dubois assuming the Chair for the vote. Councillor Donauer then returned to the Chair and voted on the remainder of the Consent items.

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.3; 8.2.1 to 8.2.2; 8.3.1 and 8.3.3; 8.4.1 to 8.4.5; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.3 be adopted as one motion.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 8.3.4 was considered next.

  
  

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Plan - Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee [EUCS2023-0405]

• That the 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Plan for the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee be received as information.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.2

Amendments to Bylaw No. 9730, The Private Crossings Over Ditches Bylaw, 2020 [EUCS2023-0402]

• 1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 9730, The Private Crossings Over Ditches Bylaw, 2020, as outlined in the report pf the Utilities and Environment Division, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate amendments to Bylaw No. 9730, The Private Crossings Over Ditches Bylaw, 2020.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.3

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets and Low Emissions Community Plan 2024-2025 Refresh [EUCS2023-0404]

A letter submitting comments from John Paul Wasan, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee, dated April 24, 2023, is provided. 

• 1. That the City update its long-term greenhouse gas reduction target to net-zero by 2050;
  2. That the City use a science-based approach to set interim targets through the 20242025 Low Emissions Community Plan Refresh; and
  3. That $250,000 from the Environmental Sustainability Reserve be used to fund the 2024-2025 Low Emissions Community Plan Refresh in 2024, and that this be considered at the 2024-2025 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget deliberations.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

2023 Residential Parking Program Expansion [TS2023-0401]

• 1. That Residential Parking Program zones be expanded, as outlined in the report of the Community Services Division dated April 4, 2023; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7862, The Residential Parking Program Bylaw, 1999.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.2

Proposed Rewrite of The Traffic Bylaw [TS2023-0402]

• 1. That the City Solicitor be instructed to draft a new traffic bylaw to replace Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw;
  2. That the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare any necessary consequential amendments to any other City bylaw, including but not limited to The Recreation Facilities and Parks Usage Bylaw, 1998;
  3. That the City Clerk be instructed to make any necessary consequential amendments to Council policies.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Street Activity Subcommittee - 2022 Annual Report [PDCS2023-0403]

• 1. That City Council correspond with the Province of Saskatchewan to highlight the need for stabilization beds alongside permanent supported complex needs housing, requesting collaboration to increase the availability of these units in Saskatoon; and
  2. That the aforementioned correspondence be forwarded the Board of Police Commissioners.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.3

Rapid Housing Initiative - Funding Contribution Agreement and Innovative Housing Incentive Funding Contribution Request [PDCS2023-0413]

• 1. That the City enter into the required agreements with the successful proponent, based on the terms and conditions outlined in the April 5, 2023 report of the Community Services Division, pending CMHC approval;
  2. That an exception to Council Policy C09-002, Innovative Housing Incentives, be approved to allow for a capital grant equal to 10% of the total Rapid Housing Initiative contribution;
  3. That funding of $678,755 (10% of the total Rapid Housing Initiative contribution) towards the creation of a minimum of 33 new affordable housing units by the successful proponent, be approved; and
  4. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreements and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal, once final approval from CMHC is confirmed.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.2

Outdoor Basketball Multi-Court – Facility Naming [PDCS2023-0402]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Donauer declared a conflict of interest on this item due to a family member being a part of the planning committee and excused himself from discussion and voting on the matter and left the meeting. 

Councillor Dubois assumed the Chair.

• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That the name for Outdoor Basketball Multi-Court Facility of “Pawâtêtân Court”, as described in the April 5, 2023 report of the Community Services Division, be approved.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

  Item 8.4.6 was considered next.

  
  

8.3.4

Daniel Kuhlen – Proposed Bylaw to Address Street Harassment [PDCS2023-0410]

A request to speak from Daniel Kuhlen, National Council of Canadian Muslims, dated April 20, 2023, was provided. 

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.

Daniel Kuhlen, National Council of Canadian Muslims, was in attendance, presented and responded to questions of Council. 

City Manager Jorgenson entered the meeting at 10:00 a.m.

City Clerk Tittemore and City Solicitor Yelland responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That the report be forwarded to the Board of Police Commissioners affirming its opposition to any sort of street harassment, offering support to the Saskatoon Police Service for the future work of the Hate Crimes Unit, and requesting reporting to City Council on Hate Incident reports and trends in Saskatoon, and how Saskatoon Police Service is considering the gap between hate incidents and hate crimes.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 10.5.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Request to Sell Residential Properties Acquired Via The Tax Enforcement Act Through Licensed Realtor [FI2023-0404]

• 1. That the Administration be authorized to secure a Licensed Realtor for a term of one-year to list and advertise residential properties obtained through The Tax Enforcement Act when a property remains unsold after being tendered and made available for sale over the counter for 3 months;
  2. That the Administration be authorized to pay a commission rate on the sale of the residential tax enforcement properties described in this report as an exception to Council Policy C09-015 – Real Estate Commissions – Sale of City-owned Land; and
  3. That the City Solicitor’s Office be requested to prepare and/or review the appropriate agreements and that the Real Estate Manager be authorized to execute the agreements.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.2

SREDA – Business Incentives – 2023 Tax Abatements [FI2023-0406]

• That the incentive abatements as determined by the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority be approved.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.3

SREDA – 2022/2023 Report [FI2023-0407]

• 1. That a bonus payment of $112,250 to SREDA be approved; and
  2. That SREDA’s 2023 Key Performance Indicators and Targets be approved.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.4

2023 Commercial Appeal Contingency [FI2023-0409]

• That a $1,500,000 appeal contingency be added to the property tax levy for the Commercial/Industrial property class for 2023.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.5

Amendments to City Council Policies C09-001, C09-006, and C09-033 to allow Presale of Low-Density Residential Blocks or Lots [FI2023-0410]

• 1. That Council Policy C09-001 Residential Lots Sales – Contractor Allocations, Council Policy C09-006 Residential Lot Sales – General Policy and Council Policy C09-033 Sale of Serviced City-Owned Lands be amended to include previously piloted land release approaches into policy; and
  2. That the City Clerk be requested to amend Council Policy C09-001 Residential Lots Sales – Contractor Allocations, Council Policy C09-006 Residential Lot Sales – General Policy and Council Policy C09-033 Sale of Serviced City-Owned Lands as outlined in the report and corresponding attachments.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.6

Tax Exemptions and Relief [FI2023-0402]

A letter submitting comments from Ailsa Watkinson, dated April 11, 2023, was provided.

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda. 

Councillor Donauer declared a conflict of interest on this item due to his affiliation with one of the mentioned organizations and excused himself from discussion and voting on the matter and left the meeting.

Councillor Dubois assumed the Chair.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That the Administration work with the Province and SUMA to request amendments to The Cities Act to clarify the definition of “Places of Worship” for purposes of assessment and taxation.

  Conflict (1)	Councillor Donauer
  Absent: (1)	Mayor C. Clark

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Councillor Donauer re-entered the meeting and reassumed the Chair. 

  Council returned to vote on remainder of Consent Items. 

  
  

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget Policy C03-036 Amendment – Climate Budget [GPC2023-0404]

• That the City Clerk make the changes as shown in Appendix 1 of the report of the Chief Financial Services Division dated April 12, 2023 to the Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget Policy C03-036.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2

Appointment – Public Art Advisory Committee

• That Kehan Fu be appointed to the Public Art Advisory Committee to the end of 2024.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.3

Downtown Saskatoon Business Improvement District Board Composition [CK 225-4-3]

• That the following be appointed/confirmed to the Board of Management of the Downtown Business Improvement District:

  • Chris Beavis
  • Ashala Naidu
  • Sara Wheelwright
  • Tara Faris
  • Blair Chapman
  • Lyndon Laprairie
  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

9.3

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

10.5.1

Natural Infrastructure Fund Budget Adjustment [CC2023-0406]

Chief Financial Officer Hack presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
  1. That the Capital projects outlined in this report be increased to include funding from the Natural Infrastructure Fund;
  2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement from the Natural Infrastructure Fund under the Corporate Seal; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare an Ultimate Recipient Agreement with Meewasin and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

10.5.2

2023 Property Tax Levy and BID Levy [CC2023-0409]

Chief Financial Officer Hack presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9887, The Business Improvement District Levy Bylaw, 2023; Bylaw No. 9888, The Saskatoon Property Tax Bylaw, 2023; and Bylaw No. 9889, The School Division Property Tax Bylaw, 2023, and give same their FIRST reading.

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

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

  ​That Bylaw Nos. 9887, 9888 and 9889 now be read a SECOND time.

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

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

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw Nos. 9887, 9888 and 9889 read a third time at this meeting.

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

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

  ​That Bylaw Nos. 9887, 9888 and 9889 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: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Mayor C. Clark

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

10.6

Strategy & Transformation

10.7

Human Resources

10.7.1

2022 Contract Negotiations (2020-2023) Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local No. 47 [CC2023-0408]

City Manager Jorgenson introduced the item.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton
  1. That the proposed changes set out in the Revision to the Collective Agreement (Appendix 1) with respect to the renewal of the 2017-2019 Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local No. 47 be approved; and
  2. That His Worship, the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the revised contract under the Corporate Seal.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

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, 2023 (No. 2) - Proposed Bylaw No. 9886[CC2023-0403]

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9886, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2) and give same its FIRST reading.

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

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 9886 now be read a SECOND time.

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

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

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9886 read a third time at this meeting.

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

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 9886 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, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Mayor C. Clark

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

11.2.2

The Home Energy Loan Program Bylaw, 2021 – Amendment and Exemption Bylaws - Proposed Bylaw No. 9890 & 9891 [CC2023-0402]

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report and responded to questions of Council. 

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9890, The Home Energy Loan Program Amendment Bylaw, 2023; and Bylaw No. 9891, The Home Energy Loan Program Exemption Bylaw, 2023, and give same their FIRST reading.

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

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

  ​That Bylaw Nos. 9890 and 9891 now be read a SECOND time.

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

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

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw Nos. 9890 and 9891 read a third time at this meeting.

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

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

  ​That Bylaw Nos. 9890 and 9891 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: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Mayor C. Clark

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

11.2.3

The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2) - Proposed Bylaw No. 9885 [CC2023-0404]

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

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9885, The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2), and give same its FIRST reading.

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

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 9885 now be read a SECOND time.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9885 read a third time at this meeting.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  ​That Bylaw No. 9885 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: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Conflict (1)	Councillor Gersher
  Absent: (1)	Mayor C. Clark

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

  Councillor Gersher re-entered the meeting.

  
  

11.2.4

The Private Sewer and Water Service Connection Amendment Bylaw, 2023 - Proposed Bylaw No. 9892 [CC2023-0407]

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9892, The Private Sewer and Water Service Connection Amendment Bylaw, 2023, and give same its FIRST reading.

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

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 9892 now be read a SECOND time.

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

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

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9892 read a third time at this meeting.

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

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 9892 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, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Mayor C. Clark

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

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OTHER REPORTS

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INQUIRIES

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MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

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URGENT BUSINESS

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GIVING NOTICE

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IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

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ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 10:24 a.m.