MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Monday, August 30, 2021 at 1:00 P.m. - 2:00 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
• General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
• 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 confirmed.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
  1. That the revised report Farmers' Market Building Update and Options be added to Item 10.3.1;
  2. That the comments from Cary Tarasoff, dated August 30, 2021 be added to item 10.3.1;
  3. That Items 10.4.1 and 14.1 be considered together immediately following Public Acknowledgements along with the following letters:
     1. Requesting to Speak
        1. Jon Burgess, dated August 27, 2021;
        2. Florence Paquette, dated August 27, 2021;
        3. James Modrzejewski, dated August 29, 2021; and
        4. Lori Modrzejewski, dated August 29, 2021.
     2. Submitting Comments
        1. Philip Hamel, dated August 29, 2021;
        2. Sharon Newton, dated August 25, 2021
        3. Jan Cunningham, dated August 27, 2021; 
        4. Heather Ohryn, dated August 27, 2021; 
        5. Alison Crammer, dated August 28, 2021; 
        6. Andrew Johnson, dated August 28, 2021; 
        7. Andrew Kirk, dated August 28, 2021; 
        8. Carady Rennie, dated August 29, 2021; 
        9. Darcy Pederson, dated August 27, 2021; 
        10. Danielle Pierce, dated August 29, 2021; 
        11. Dr. Adrian Gamelin, dated August 28, 2021; 
        12. Grant Welter, dated August 29, 2021; 
        13. Lucas Finch, dated August 27, 2021; 
        14. LauraLee Olson, dated August 29, 2021; 
        15. Micah Robinson, August 29, 2021;
        16. Rebecca Funk, August 29, 2021;
        17. Sig Janzen, August 28, 2021;
        18. Shauna Robinson, August 29, 2021;
        19. Tamara Hinz, August 29, 2021;
        20. Lori Modrzejewski, August 29, 2021;
        21. Vanessa Nyssen, August 30, 2021; and
        22. Bonnie Scherger, August 28, 2021.
  4. That the request to speak from Sherry Tarasoff, dated August 30, 2021 be added to Item 14.2;
  5. That the following items be considered immediately following consideration of the Consent Agenda:
     1. Item 10.3.2 -  Andrea Lafond;
     2. Item 14.2 - Sherry Tarasoff; and
  6. ​That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

  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)

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

3.1

Councillor Loewen - Private Side Lead Replacement Strategy – Engagement Update [File No. CK 7820-5]

Councillor Loewen declared a conflict of interest on this matter as she owns property with a private-side-only connection.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on July 26, 2021, be adopted.

  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)

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

In Remembrance of Aaron Sarich [File No. CK 150-1]

Mayor Clark provided condolences on behalf of City Council to the family and colleagues of the late Aaron Sarich who recently passed away.  Aaron was a City of Saskatoon employee with the Water and Wastewater Department.  A moment of silence in remembrance was held.

5.2

Councillor D. Hill - Congratulations to U of S Participants in the Paralympic Games in Tokyo [File No. CK 150-1]

Councillor Hill congratulated Keely Shaw, Shelby Newkirk, and Ryan Rousell who are University of Saskatchewan students participating in the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.  

• Item 10.4.1 was considered next.

  
  

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7.

QUESTION PERIOD

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items 8.1.1, 8.2.1, 8.5.1 and 8.5.3 were removed from the Consent Agenda.  

• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.2, 8.1.3; 8.2.1 to 8.2.3; 8.3.1 to 8.3.4;  and 8.5.2 be adopted as one motion.

  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)

  Item 8.1.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

Private Side Lead Replacement Strategy – Engagement Update [File No. CK 7820-5]

• Councillor Loewen declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Loewen declared a conflict of interest on this matter as she owns property with a private-side-only connection.)

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Loewen declared a conflict of interest on this matter as she owns property with a private-side-only connection.  She excused herself from discussion and voting on this item and left the meeting.  

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries
  1. That a required replacement program be initiated with the Saskatoon Water Cover costs over the typical replacement cost of $3,520, and that the homeowner costs be eligible for deferrals on property taxes in line with previous programs; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to bring back the necessary bylaw amendments to Bylaw 8880.

  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)

  Councillor Loewen re-entered the meeting via teleconference. 

  The meeting recessed at 5:08 p.m. and reconvened following the Public Hearing meeting at 6:47 p.m. with all members in attendance.   

  Consideration of Item 10.4.1 continued.

  
  

8.1.2

Climate Commitment and Call to Action: City of Saskatoon and University of Saskatchewan [File No. CK 220-9 x 375-4]

• That the City of Saskatoon act as signatory to the Climate Commitment and Call to Action with the University of Saskatchewan as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Utilities & Environment dated August 9, 2021.

8.1.3

Sustainability Reserve Project Funding [File No. CK 1702-1 x 1815-1]

• 1. That the following capital projects be established, and funding allocated from the 2021 Sustainability Reserve as follows:
     1. Sustainable Food Pilot establish Capital Project - $140,000;
     2. Climate Adaptation Capital Project P.02598 - $30,000;
     3. Traditional Land Use and Knowledge Assessment Capital Project P.02390 $225,000;
     4. Street Garden Expansion P.02390 - $51,500; and
  2. That the following capital projects be considered for establishment and funding from the Sustainability Reserve in the 2022-2023 Business Plan and Budge deliberations:
     1. Climate Adaptation Capital Project P.02598 - $130,000 (2022);
     2. Electric Vehicle Adoption Roadmap establish Capital Project - $45,00 (2022) & $175,000 (2023);
     3. SaskPower Energy Assistance Program Capital Project P.03001 - $75,000 (2022) & $75,000 (2023).

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

Central Business District Neighbourhood Traffic Review [File No. CK. 6320-1]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

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

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That the information be received.

  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)

  Item 8.5.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.2.2

Proposed Council Policy – Pedestrian and Cyclist Accommodation in Work Zones and Detours [File No. CK. 6000-0]

• 1. That Council Policy C07-032, Pedestrian and Cyclist Accommodation in Work Zones and Detours, be approved; and
  2. That the City Clerk be requested to adopt Council Policy C07-032, Pedestrian and Cyclist Accommodation in Work Zones and Detours as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Transportation and Construction dated August 9, 2021.

8.2.3

Proposed Legislative Amendments to The Traffic Safety Act – August 2021 [File No. CK. 127-1 x 5300-0]

• That City Council endorse and direct the Administration to lobby Saskatchewan Government Insurance to amend The Traffic Safety Act to incorporate the following:

  1. Require drivers to yield to pedestrians that are indicating an intention to cross the street at legal crossings;
  2. Permit cyclists to use their right arm to indicate a right turn; and
  3. Permit cyclists to ride their bicycle when a cross-ride is provided at legal crossings.

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Funding for Saskatoon Tribal Council Sawēyihtotān Program [File No. CK 5615-1]

• That Administration be directed to bring forward to the 2022-2023 Business Plan and Budget deliberations an option for a $100,000 capital contribution to the Saskatoon Tribal Council’s Sawēyihtotān project for 2022.

8.3.2

Safe Community Action Alliance and Community Safety and Well-Being Updates and Funding Requests [File No. CK 5605-1]

• 1. That the contingency within the Safe Community Action Alliance Trust be approved as the funding source of $10,000 to meet the City of Saskatoon’s contributions to the administration of the Community Safety and Well-Being Partnership for 2021;
  2. That Administration be directed to bring forward to the 2022-2023 Business Plan and Budget deliberations an option for a $20,000 increase to the base operating budget to fund the ongoing administration of the Community Safety and Well-Being Partnership; and
  3. That Administration be directed to bring forward to the 2022-2023 Business Plan and Budget deliberations an option for increased operating funding of $50,000 over two years to implement broad-based actions that address community safety and well-being.

8.3.3

Amendments to The Building Bylaw, 2017 [File No. CK 185-17]

• 1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 9455, The Building Bylaw, 2017, as outlined the August 16, 2021 report of the General Manager, Community Services be approved, and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary bylaw amendments to Bylaw No. 9455, The Building Bylaw, 2017.

8.3.4

Scope Change to WJL Harvey Play Structure Replacement Capital Project [File No. CK 4205-1]

• That the scope for Capital Project P901 - Park Upgrades, Enhancements and Repairs for the replacement of play structures in WJL Harvey Park North be increased by $70,000 to $420,000, to include the replacement of two additional play structures with accessibility components with the additional funding, as described in the August 16, 2021 report of the General Manager, Community Services.

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

2021 Property Tax Penalty Rate Adjustment (CK 1920-1 x 1615-1)

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Hill introduced the item as Chair of the Governance and Priorities Committee for August.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  That Option 1: Implement a 50% Reduction to the Penalty Incurred for Non-Payment of 2021 Property Taxes for All Properties That Saw an Increase to Its Assessed Value, Solely due to Reassessment, of at Least 70%, be approved.

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

  CARRIED (9 to 2)

  Item 8.5.3 was considered next.

  
  

8.5.2

Leave of Absence Policy (CK 4690-0)

Paul Jaspar, Chair of the Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission was present to answer questions.

• 1. That maternity and parental leaves be made available to members of Council under a leave of absence policy to be adopted by Council;
  2. That the leave of absence policy define the eligibility for maternity leave as a member of Council who is away from work because they are pregnant, have recently given birth, or are the primary caregiver of an adopted child and the eligibility for parental leave as a member of Council who is the parent of a newborn or newly adopted child;
  3. That the leave of absence policy provide that members of Council should provide four weeks’ written notice to the Mayor and the City Manager of their intention to take a maternity or parental leave and that the Mayor should provide four weeks’ written notice to the City Manager of their intention to a take a maternity or parental leave whenever possible;
  4. That the leave of absence policy provide for maternity leaves for a period of up to 18 weeks and that the leave will not extend beyond the member’s term of office;
  5. That the leave of absence policy provide for parental leave for a period of up to 26 weeks for members of Council who are the parents of a newborn or a newly adopted child, but are not eligible for a maternity leave, and that parental leave shall also be available to members who have taken a maternity leave, but the maximum duration of the combined leave shall be up to 26 weeks with the leave not to extend beyond the member’s term of office;
  6. That the leave of absence policy provide that the salary of members of Council continue to be paid while they are away on a maternity or parental leave;
  7. That the leave of absence policy provide that the benefits of members of Council, including the Communications and Constituency Relations Account, shall continue while they are on leave;
  8. That the leave of absence policy provide for sick leaves for a period of up to 26 weeks upon provision of a medical certificate from a qualified medical professional for members of Council;
  9. That the leave of absence policy provide for a contingency fund that is available to provide support to members of Council during a leave period as outlined in this report; and
  10. That the City Solicitor be instructed to draft a leave of absence policy in accordance with this report to be brought back to City Council for consideration.

8.5.3

Administration Comments - Report from the Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission – 2020 Municipal Election (CK 265-2020-01 x 255-18)

Paul Jaspar, Chair of the Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission was present to answer questions.

Councillor Hill introduced the item as Chair of the Governance and Priorities Committee for August.

Mayor Clark vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor Hill took the Chair for consideration of this item.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
  1. That the City discuss and consult with other Saskatchewan cities, SUMA, and municipal associations to seek consensus for changes to local elections, including when they are held;
  2. That the Administration conduct a review of monthly communications and constituency relations allowance spending patterns and that any amendments to Policy No. C01-027 be revisited after the review is complete;
  3. That the status quo be maintained, providing mayoral candidates with a reimbursement of audit fees up to $2,000 where campaign expenses of $5,000 or more are incurred;
  4. That the Administration conduct a review of all schedules in Bylaw 8491 for clarity, consistency, and thoroughness and that the City Solicitor be instructed to amend Bylaw 8491 to include:
     a) definition of “campaign period” commencing June 1 in the year of a general election;
     b) a definition of “campaign expense” to state that remuneration paid to an official agent does not constitute a campaign expense;
     c) a schedule where the official agent can be listed;
     d) schedules for the appointment of official agent for candidate for mayor and the appointment of auditor for candidate for mayor;
     e) clarifying language regarding the retention of records by candidates when an official agent has been appointed;
     f) the addition to section 25 of “In addition to the penalties set out in section 24, if a candidate who is elected contravenes any provision of this Bylaw, sections 120, 121, 122, and 123 of The Cities Act shall apply.”; and
     g) other general housekeeping amendments that were brought forward throughout the election process based on questions from candidates; and
  5. The Administration seek clarity from Government regarding disqualification provisions in The Cities Act, specifically sections 120 through 124, as to their application and interpretation.
• Moved By: Mayor C. Clark
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That the definition of campaign expense under 3(2) be amended to read:

  “Expenses incurred for the preparation of election advertising materials, website development and signs and incidental financial charges required to accept campaign contributions may be incurred prior to the campaign expenses period but must be recorded and disclosed as campaign expenses in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw.” 

  and

  That a letter be written to the Provincial Government requesting a review of the penalties under The Cities Act for consideration of a distinction between breaches of the bylaw that are as a result of corrupt practices vs. as a result of procedural errors or contraventions.

  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)

  Mayor Clark resumed the Chair.

  Item 9.5.1 was considered next.

  
  

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

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

9.5.1

Curbside Organics Collection: Affordability Threshold and Triple Bottom Line Approach to Tendering Collections (CK 7830-7)

Councillor Hill introduced the item as Chair of the Governance and Priorities Committee for August.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That the City of Saskatoon in-source city-wide collection of organic waste as provided in Option 1 in the June report to Governance and Priorities Committee on this topic.

  In Favour: (8)	Councillor Hill, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (3)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Donauer

  CARRIED (8 to 3)

  Item 10.3.1 was considered next.

  
  

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.3

Community Services

10.3.1

Farmers’ Market Building Update and Options [File No. CK4129-22 x CK600-3]

A revised report of the General Manager, Community Services was provided along with a communication from Cary Tarasoff, dated August 30, 2021.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  That City Council:

  1. Approve proceeding with Option 2: Hire Design Services to Complete the Full Scope of the Design Work and Undertake the Full Scope of Building Upgrades Necessary to Realize the Vision; and
  2. Approve the post-budget request for a 2021 Capital Project at a cost of up to $150,000, funded from the Reserve for Capital Expenditures Contingency, to undertake the full scope of the design work for the farmer’s market building.

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

  CARRIED (10 to 1)

  Item 10.5.1 was considered next.

  
  

10.3.2

Meewasin Updates - Capital Campaign, Funding Request and Urban Park Feasibility Study [File No. CK180-6]

A report of the General Manager, Community Services was provided along with a request to speak from Andrea Lafond, Chief Executive Officer, Meewasin Valley Authority, dated August 24, 2021.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item.  

Council heard from Andrea Lafond, CEO, Meewasin Valley Authority.

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
  1. That the direction for donor solicitation and recognition, as well as the offering of presenting sponsor or naming rights related to the Meewasin Valley Authority Capital Campaign, as outlined in this report, be approved; and
  2. That the City of Saskatoon be an active partner in collaboration with Meewasin on the recently announce feasibility study for an Urban Park model in Saskatoon.

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

  Would the Administration please report back to the appropriate committee on how the city will be recognized for their substantial contribution to the MVA capital campaign and additional funding (in addition to the already additional funding) for trail upgrades.

  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 8:12 p.m. and reconvened at 8:26 p.m. with all members in attendance.

  Item 14.2 was considered next. 

  
  

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.4.1

COVID-19 Comprehensive City of Saskatoon Response Update [File No. CK270-7]

The following letters were provided:

1. 1. Requesting to Speak
      1. Jon Burgess;
      2. Florence Paquette;
      3. James Modrrzejewski
      4. Lori Modrrzejewski
   2. Submitting Comments
      1. Philip Hamel;
      2. Sharon Newton;
      3. Jan Cunningham;
      4. Heather Ohryn;
      5. Alison Crammer;
      6. Andrew Johnson;
      7. Andrew Kirk;
      8. Carady Rennie;
      9. Darcy Pederson;
      10. Danielle Pierce;
      11. Dr. Adrian Gamelin;
      12. Grant Welter;
      13. Lucas Finch;
      14. LauraLee Olson;
      15. Micah Robinson;
      16. Rebecca Funk;
      17. Sig Janzen;
      18. Shauna Robinson;
      19. Tamara Hinz;
      20. Vanessa Nyssen; and
      21. Bonnie Scherger.

Dr. Jasmine Hasselback provided a situational update on COVID-19 with a PowerPoint and responded to questions of Council.

Director of Emergency Planning Goulden-McLeod introduced the administrative report and responded to questions of Council.

The meeting recessed at 2:36 p.m. and reconvened at 2:50 p.m. with all members of City Council in attendance.

Director of Emergency Planning Goulden-McLeod provided an update on the Province's news conference that occurred during this meeting. 

Council heard from the following speakers:

- James Modrzejewski
- Lori Modrzejewski
- Florence Paquette

It was noted that Jon Burgess withdrew his request to speak.  

Discussion followed.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That City Council move In Camera to receive legal advice under Section 21 of LAFOIP.

  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)

  Council moved In Camera at 4:03 p.m. and reconvened publicly at 4:30 p.m. with all members of City Council in attendance.

  
  

• Due to time constraints, a motion was put forward to consider the Consent Agenda Items prior to recessing.

  Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That Item 8. Consent Agenda be considered next.  Following consideration of Item 8, Council resumed consideration of Item 10.4.1 as follows.

  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)

  Item 8. Consent Agenda was considered next. 

  
  
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That the Administration be directed to implement Option 3, Require the Use of Non-Medical Face Masks in all City Facilities, effective September 1, 2021.

  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)
• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That Administration be directed to pursue a testing regimen for all employees with the possibility of adjustments for fully vaccinated staff.

  In Favour: (8)	Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (3)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Donauer

  CARRIED (8 to 3)
• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That Administration report back on how vaccine requirements for employees could be implemented with advice from health authorities about how this could be operationalized.

  In Favour: (8)	Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (3)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Donauer

  CARRIED (8 to 3)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That the Administration report back following updates from the Provincial Government regarding proof of vaccination tools and best advice regarding their application to civic events, events in civic facilities and other relevant gatherings.

  In Favour: (8)	Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (3)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Donauer

  CARRIED (8 to 3)

  Following completion of this item, Councillor Jeffries withdrew his notice of motion under Item 14.1.  

  Item 10.3.2 was considered next. 

  
  

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.5.1

Property Acquisition – 145 1st Avenue North and 141 Pacific Avenue [File No. CK4020-1]

A report of Chief Financial Officer Tarasoff was provided and introduced by him.  

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Block
  1. That the Administration be authorized to purchase 145 – 1^st Avenue North,
     (Lot 2; Block 163; Plan 73S26357, Extension 0; ISC Surface Parcel No. 120164206) and 141 Pacific Avenue (Lots 17 – 24; Block 2; Plan F4570) from Pillar Properties Corp. at a combined purchase price of $7,150,000; and
  2. That 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 agreements under the Corporate Seal.

  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)

10.5.2

Land Acquisition – Regional Fire Training Facility [File No. CK4020-1]

A report of Chief Financial Officer Tarasoff was provided and introduced by him.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer
  1. That the Administration be authorized to purchase an area consisting of 40 acres to be subdivided from the southernmost portion of the NW | Section 10, Township 38, Range 05, West of 3, Extension 0, (ISC Surface Parcel No. 117374722) from Echo Properties Inc. at a purchase price of $560,000;
  2. That the cost of the land be charged to Capital Project 2525 Fire – Regional Training Facility; and
  3. 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.

  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)

10.6

Strategy & Transformation

10.6.1

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation [File No. CK4630-0 x CK5615-1]

A report of Strategy and Transformation Officer Anger was provided and introduced by her.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That City Council direct Administration to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) for civic employees as a holiday beginning in 2021 to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools.

  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)

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 Tag Days Bylaw, 2021- Proposed Bylaw No. 9773 [File No. CK 200-0]

A report of the City Solicitor was provided.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9773, The Tag Days Bylaw, 2021, and give same its FIRST reading.

  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)
• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  ​That Bylaw No. 9773 now be read a SECOND time.

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

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9773 read a third time 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)
• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  ​That Bylaw No. 9773 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 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)

11.2.2

The Waste Amendment Bylaw, 2021 - Bylaw No. 9775 [File No. CK7830-1]

A report of the City Solicitor was provided.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9775, The Waste Amendment Bylaw, 2021, and give same its FIRST reading.

  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)
• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  ​That Bylaw No. 9775 now be read a SECOND time.

  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)
• That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9775 read a third time at this meeting.

  CARRIED
• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That Bylaw No. 9775 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 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)

12.

OTHER REPORTS

12.1

Board of Police Commissioners - Taser 7 Capital Budget Approval [File No. CK 1711-2]

A communication from the Secretary from the Board of Police dated August 24, 2021 requesting a 2021 post-budget adjustment was provided.

Clae Hack, Executive Director, Saskatoon Police Service, introduced the item.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  That the following 2021 Post-Budget Adjustment be approved in order to save $50,500 on CEW purchases:

  • That a Taser 7 Capital Project be established totaling $1,014,500 to be funded
    over the next five years' capital budget;
  • That the funding source for the 2021 contribution be the unused $128,500 CEW
    operating maintenance budget; and
  • That the $128,500 CEW operating maintenance budget be reallocated as a
    transfer to capital replacement reserve.

  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)

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

14.1

Councillor Z. Jeffries - COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccine Policies [File No. CK270-0]

The City Clerk reported that Councillor Jeffries provided the following Notice of Motion in accordance with section 65(1)(b) of Bylaw No. 9170, The Procedures and Committee Bylaw, 2014:

"That Administration implement mandatory COVID vaccine policies for City facilities and employees akin to the University of Saskatchewan’s announced policies.”

The following letters were provided and considered under 10.4.1:

1. 1. Requesting to Speak
      1. Jon Burgess;
      2. Florence Paquette;
      3. James Modrrzejewski
      4. Lori Modrrzejewski
   2. Submitting Comments
      1. Philip Hamel;
      2. Sharon Newton;
      3. Jan Cunningham;
      4. Heather Ohryn;
      5. Alison Crammer;
      6. Andrew Johnson;
      7. Andrew Kirk;
      8. Carady Rennie;
      9. Darcy Pederson;
      10. Danielle Pierce;
      11. Dr. Adrian Gamelin;
      12. Grant Welter;
      13. Lucas Finch;
      14. LauraLee Olson;
      15. Micah Robinson;
      16. Rebecca Funk;
      17. Sig Janzen;
      18. Shauna Robinson;
      19. Tamara Hinz;
      20. Vanessa Nyssen; and
      21. Bonnie Scherger.

Following consideration of item 10.4.1, Councillor Jeffries withdrew his notice of motion.

14.2

Councillor M. Loewen - Curbside Organics [File No. CK7830-7]

The City Clerk reported that Councillor Loewen provided the following Notice of Motion in accordance with section 65(1)(b) of Bylaw No. 9170, The Procedures and Committee Bylaw, 2014:

"That the November 19, 2018 Council resolution “That the curbside organics program be funded by property tax” be rescinded."

And then:

"That the Administration proceed with the implementation a waste utility funding model for curbside organics and black bin garbage programs, and that further direction about timing, phase-in options, and affordability options be provided at such time that the related reports are provided to the Governance and Priorities Committee."

A request to speak from Sherry Tarasoff, dated August 30, 2021, was provided. 

Sherry Tarasoff spoke to the item.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  That the November 19, 2018 Council resolution “That the curbside organics program be funded by property tax” be rescinded.

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

  CARRIED (6 to 5)
• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  That the Administration proceed with the implementation a waste utility funding model for curbside organics and black bin garbage programs, and that further direction about timing, phase-in options, and affordability options be provided at such time that the related reports are provided to the Governance and Priorities Committee.

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

  CARRIED (6 to 5)

  Item 8.2.1 was considered next. 

  
  

15.

GIVING NOTICE

16.

URGENT BUSINESS

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

The Regular Business Meeting was adjourned at 10:52 p.m.