PUBLIC AGENDA
GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES
COMMITTEE

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 9:30 A.m. - 5:30 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

Committee Members:

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

Submissions providing comments and/or requesting to speak will be accepted for public meetings using the online form at Saskatoon.ca/write-letter-council committees. If your submission includes a request to speak, you will be contacted by a representative from the City Clerk’s Office with further information. Submissions will be accepted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday the week of the meeting.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

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

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Recommendation

  That the agenda be confirmed as presented.

   

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommendation

  That the following minutes of meetings of the Governance and Priorities Committee be adopted:

  • Special Meeting - October 4, 2023
  • Special Meeting - October 24, 2023
  • Regular Meeting - November 8, 2023

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.

REQUESTS TO SPEAK (new matters)

6.1

Mayor Gerald Aalbers, City of Lloydminster - CN Prairie North Line [GPC2023-1201]

A letter from Mayor Aalbers, City of Lloydminster, dated November 14, 2023 is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

6.2

Mohammad Abushar - Ceasefire in Gaza [GPC2023-1202]

A request to speak from Mohammad Abushar, dated December 1, 2023 is provided along with a letter from Mac Wel, dated December 2, 2023.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

7.

COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

8.1

Decision Reports

8.1.1

Governance Review – Other Bodies – Albert Community Centre Management Committee and Marr Residence Management Board [GPC2023-0902]

At its June 14, 2023 meeting, the Governance and Priorities Committee tabled the attached report of the City Solicitor for consideration at the December 12, 2023 meeting.

In additional, a supplemental report of the City Solicitor's Office dated, December 12, 2023 is also provided.

• Recommendation

  That the Governance and Priorities Committee recommend to City Council:

  1. That separate governance of the facilities be maintained with continued appointment of a member of Administration as a voting member; two-year appointment terms consistent between management bodies; and the addition of a second non-voting Administration member (Community Development Representative) to the Albert Centre Committee (Option 2);
  2. That the Administration amend the Terms of Reference as required; and
  3. That the Leadership Team Governance Subcommittee assist the Albert Centre Committee and the Marr Residence Board in preparing Meeting Procedures for adoption and public access.

8.2

Approval Reports

8.3

Information Reports

• Recommendation

  That the reports submitted as Items 8.3.1 to 8.3.4 be received as information.

8.3.1

2023 Year-End Financial Forecast – City of Saskatoon’s Business Plan and Budget [GPC2023-1204]

A report of the Corporate Financial Services Division is provided.

8.3.2

Downtown Market Analysis of Housing and Retail Demand [GPC2023-1206]

A report of the Community Services Division is provided.

8.3.3

Downtown Event and Entertainment District - Phase 1 Engaging on Ideas Engagement Results [DEED2023-01]

A report of the Strategy and Transformation Division is provided.

8.3.4

City Council Strategic Priority and Leadership Initiative – 2023 Q4 Update [GPC2023-1205]

A report of the City Clerk's Office is provided.

9.

MOTIONS (notice previously given)

10.

URGENT BUSINESS

11.

GIVING NOTICE

12.

VERBAL UPDATES

12.1

Council Members - His Worship the Mayor, FCM/SUMA, Boards, Committees and Commissions

12.2

Administration

13.

IN CAMERA SESSION

• Recommendation

  That the Committee move In Camera to consider the following items.

13.1

Legal Update

[In Camera - Solicitor/Client Privilege - Section 21 of LAFOIP]

13.2

Verbal Updates

13.2.1

Council Members - His Worship the Mayor; FCM/SUMA; Boards, Committees & Commissions; Personnel Subcommittee (if required)

13.2.2

Administration

13.2.2.1

City Manager Updates

[In Camera - Sections 13, 14(1), 15(1), 16(1), 17(1), 18(1), 19 and 20 LAFOIP]

13.3

Appointments - Boards, Commissions and Committees [CK 225-4-3]

In Camera - Consultations/Deliberations; Personal Information - Sections 16(1)(b) and (d) and 28 of LAFOIP]

13.3.1

2024 Appointments - Meewasin Valley Authority

13.3.2

2024 Appointments – P4G – Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth District Planning Commission (P4G – DPC)

13.3.3

2024 Appointments - Board of Police Commissioners

13.3.4

2024 Appointments - Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan

13.3.5

2024 Appointments - SaskTel Centre Board of Directors

13.3.6

2024 Appointments - Saskatoon Fire Fighters' Pension Plan (New)

13.3.7

2024 Appointments – Saskatoon Public Library Board of Directors

13.3.8

2024 Appointments – Centennial Auditorium and Convention Centre Corporation Board of Directors and Centennial Auditorium Foundation Board of Directors (TCU Place)

13.3.9

Appointment - Albert Community Centre Management Committee

13.3.10

Resignation - Development Appeals Board

14.

RISE AND REPORT

15.

ADJOURNMENT