MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Monday, July 27, 2020 at 1:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, 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 A. Iwanchuk
• Councillor Z. Jeffries
• Councillor M. Loewen

ALSO PRESENT:

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

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

The National Anthem was played and Mayor Clark called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People. He confirmed attendance via teleconference and reviewed guidelines for participating in Council meetings via Teams.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk
  1. That the request to speak and presentation from Adam Pollock, dated July 24, 2020 be added to item 14.1; 
  2. That Urgent Business item 16.1 - Range Road 3050 Paving North of McOrmond Drive be added to the agenda;
  3. That Urgent Business item 16.2 - Energy Assistance Program Partnership with SaskPower be added to the agenda;
  4. That the items with speakers be heard following consideration of the Consent Agenda as follows:
     • Item 14.1 - Adam Pollock; and
  5. That the agenda be confirmed as revised.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

3.1

Councillor Gersher - The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw, 2020, Proposed Bylaw No. 9715 [File No. CK. 7000-1 X 307-4] 

Her family is in a business that could be seen to be in conflict with the Taxi and TNC industries.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk

  That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on June 29, 2020, and the Special Meeting of City Council held on July 20, 2020, be adopted.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

Mayor C. Clark - Closure of Centre City Inn and Suites

Mayor Clark acknowledged everyone involved with the recent closure of Centre City Inn and Suites including Saskatoon Fire and community partners noting the challenges.

5.2

Mayor C. Clark - Acknowledgment - Chief of Staff, Michelle Beveridge

Mayor Clark acknowledged the work of his Chief of Staff, Michelle Beveridge, indicating that July 27, 2020 is her last day of work.

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7.

QUESTION PERIOD

7.1

Councillor C. Block - Use of Masks Indoors

Councillor Block asked if the City is considering the use of masks indoors at this time.

Director of Emergency Management Organization Goulden-McLeod responded that the City of Saskatoon is considering use of indoor masks in civic facilities and services where it is difficult to maintain physical distancing.

7.2

Councillor D. Hill - Boulevard Maintenance on Duke Street

Councillor Hill asked about the restoration of the boulevard on Duke Street following construction indicating that it was not complete.

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt provided information on the phases of the project indicating that seed was placed in 2019.  He further noted that the process was changed in 2020 and sod is being used rather than seed. City Manager Jorgenson followed up with comments.

7.3

Councillor B. Dubois - Use of Masks

Councillor Dubois asked what the City is doing with respect to the wearing of masks and what communication will be provided to residents.

Director of Emergency Management Organization Goulden-McLeod indicated that communications will be related to City of Saskatoon facilities.  City Manager Jorgenson provided further comments indicating that there will be reporting in either August or September of this year.

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

Item 8.5.2 was removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.5.1 and 8.5.3 be adopted as one motion.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Item 14.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.2

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.4

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Canadian Medical Association Foundation – COVID 19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations (CK 1860-1 x 270-7)

• 1. That the grant from Canadian Medical Association Foundation be directed to the InterAgency Response Group for use in their efforts to support the vulnerable populations in Saskatoon, and used in a manner consistent with the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix 1 of the report of the General Manager, Community Services Department dated July 20, 2020;
  2. That the Office of the City Solicitor receive and review the appropriate Federation of Canadian Municipalities funding agreement and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Saskatoon; and
  3. That the Inter-Agency Response Group, be required to provide a summary report on the use of the funding, in due course.

8.5.2

Joint Use Facility Site Study – East Side High School – Leisure Centre Update (CK 606-1)

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Director of Recreation and Community Development Roberts responded to questions.

• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
  1. That the Administration be directed to continue discussions with the Saskatoon Public School Division and the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division related to the planning of an integrated Leisure Centre with the two new high schools being planned for the Holmwood Suburban Centre;
  2. That the Administration be directed to report back on funding options for the project; and
  3. That the Administration be directed to continue discussions with the Saskatoon YMCA related to the planning of an integrated Leisure Centre being planned for the Holmwood Sector and report back.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

8.5.3

Multi-Unit Residential Recycling Agreement - Corporate Recycling Services (CK 7830-5)

• That the Administration be directed to proceed with negotiations with Cosmo to amend Schedule 9 of the MURR Agreement.

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

9.2

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.3

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

9.4

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

9.5.1

Municipal Economic Enhancement Program – Reallocation Prioritization List (CK 1860-1 x 1702-1)

Mayor Clark introduced the item.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the budget allocations as shown in the attached Final Reallocation List be approved; and that the Administration be directed to take appropriate action to deliver the initiatives.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 1)

9.5.2

2020 Local Government Elections – Mail-in Ballot Procedure (CK 265-2020-6)

Mayor Clark introduced the item.

City Solicitor Yelland and Returning Officer Bastian responded to questions of Council.

The meeting recessed at 3:09 p.m. during consideration of this matter and reconvened at 3:25 p.m. with all members in attendance via teleconference with the exception of Councillor Iwanchuk.

• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  1. That Administration remove the requirements, other than being an eligible voter, for the mail in ballot application witnesses to act as such and bring an amended bylaw back to Council;

  2. That Administration remove mail in ballot eligibility criteria in 11.2 given that all eligible voters will be able to request a mail in ballot regardless of circumstances and bring back an amended bylaw to Council.

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

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

  That the Administration report regarding the possibility of establishing additional advance polls and additional regular polling stations for the November 2020 municipal election to be reported on at August Governance & Priorities Committee or a special meeting of City Council in early August.

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

  CARRIED (9 to 1)

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.3

Community Services

10.3.1

Appointment of Weed and Dutch Elm Disease Inspectors [File No. CK. 4200-8]

A/General Manager, Community Services Richter introduced the item.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That City Council approve:

  1. That Ms. Maedeh Tizhoosh and Ms. Melissa McHale of the Parks Division, Community Services Department, be appointed as 2020 City of Saskatoon Weed Inspectors, in accordance with the provisions of The Weed Control Act;
  2. That Ms. Maedeh Tizhoosh and Ms. Melissa McHale of the Parks Division, Community Services Department, be appointed as 2020 City of Saskatoon municipal Dutch elm disease Inspectors, in accordance with the provisions of The Forest Resources Management Act, and
  3. That the City Clerk be requested to notify the Minister of the Environment of these appointments.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

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, 2020 (No. 3), Proposed Bylaw No. 9714 [File No. CK. 6320-1]

Mayor Clark introduced the item and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9714 was passed.

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report.  Director of Transportation Magus responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9714, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2020 (No. 3) and give same its FIRST reading.

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

  CARRIED (8 to 2)
• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  ​That Bylaw No. 9714 now be read a SECOND time.

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

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

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9714 read a third time at this meeting.

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

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 9714 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)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (1)	Councillor Gersher
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Iwanchuk

  CARRIED (9 to 1)

11.2.2

The Bicycle Bylaw, 2020, Proposed Bylaw No. 9705 [File No. CK. 5300-5-2]

Mayor Clark introduced the item noting that City Council, at its meeting held on May 25, 2020 passed first reading of Bylaw No. 9075.

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

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That Section 13 of the Bicycle Bylaw No. 9705, be removed.

  In Favour: (6)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (4)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Hill
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Iwanchuk

  CARRIED (6 to 4)
• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  ​That Bylaw No. 9705 as amended now be read a SECOND time.

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

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

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9705 as amended read a third time at this meeting.

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

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 9705 as amended 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)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Iwanchuk

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

11.2.3

The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw, 2020, Proposed Bylaw No. 9715 [File No. CK. 7000-1 X 307-4] 

• Councillor Gersher declared a conflict on this item. (Her family is in a business that could be seen to be in conflict with the Taxi and TNC industries. She excused herself from discussion and voting on the matter and left the teleconference.)

Mayor Clark introduced the item and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9715 was passed.

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9715, The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw, 2020 and give same its FIRST reading.

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

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 9715 now be read a SECOND time.

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

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

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9715 read a third time at this meeting.

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

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 9715 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)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Iwanchuk

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

  Councillor Gersher returned to the meeting via teleconference.  Item 16.1 was considered next.

  
  

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

14.1

Councillor Gough - Southwest Industrial Noise Study [File No. CK. 375-2]

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

"Whereas, land use adjacency between lands zoned Heavy Industrial and Residential are unique to the southwest industrial area of Saskatoon;

Whereas, this land use adjacency naturally creates nuisance conflict; and

Whereas, residents of adjacent neighbourhoods and industrial operators are seeking support from the City of Saskatoon to determine options to mitigate land use conflicts;

Therefore, be it resolved that the Administration report back at the earliest opportunity about options and estimated costs to complete a study to identify potential mitigating measures to reduce noise impacts between the South West Industrial area and the adjacent residential areas, with particular attention to the adjacent areas of Pleasant Hill, and that the option consider partnership with willing industrial operators (e.g. access to land, willingness to contribute to study costs, etc.) to ensure a comprehensive study."

A request to speak from Adam Pollock, dated July 24, 2020 was provided.

Adam Pollock was in attendance via teleconference and provided a PowerPoint.

Members of the Administration responded to questions of Council.

Councillor Iwanchuk excused herself from the meeting at 2:17 p.m. during discussion of this matter.

• Councillor Gough indicated that had minor revisions to the motion she was putting forward.  It was determined that the changes were not substantive and therefore allowed.

  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  Whereas, land use adjacency between lands zoned Heavy Industrial and Residential are unique to the West Industrial area of Saskatoon;

  Whereas, this land use adjacency naturally creates nuisance conflict; and

  Whereas, residents of adjacent neighbourhoods and industrial operators are seeking support from the City of Saskatoon to determine options to mitigate land use conflicts;

  Therefore, be it resolved that the Administration report back at the earliest opportunity about options and estimated costs to complete a study to identify potential mitigating measures to reduce noise and other nuisance impacts between the West Industrial area and the adjacent residential areas, with particular attention to the adjacent areas of Pleasant Hill, King George and West Industrial and that the option consider partnership with willing industrial operators (e.g. access to land, willingness to contribute to study costs, etc.), and residential stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive study.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 8.5.2 was considered next.

  
  

15.

GIVING NOTICE

16.

URGENT BUSINESS

16.1

Range Road 3050 Paving North of McOrmond Drive [File No. CK. 6000-1]

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt presented the report and together with City Manager Jorgenson and Director of Major Projects & Preservation responded to questions of Council.

Councillor Iwanchuk returned to the meeting via teleconference at 4:33 p.m. during discussion of this matter.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  That $470,000 in funding be allocated from Capital Project #2407 – North Commuter Parkway and Bridge, for paving of approximately 500 metres of Range Road 3050 from McOrmond Drive north to the city boundary.

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

  CARRIED (9 to 2)

16.2

Energy Assistance Program Partnership with SaskPower [File No. CK. 375-5]

General Manager, Utilities & Environment Gardiner presented the report and responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That City Council direct the Administration to negotiate a partnership agreement with SaskPower to participate in its Energy Assistance Program.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

The Regular Business Meeting adjourned at 4:52 p.m.