PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

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Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • Councillor B. Dubois, Chair
  • Councillor D. Kirton, Vice Chair
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor S. Gersher
  • Councillor D. Hill via teleconference
  • His Worship Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)
ALSO PRESENT:
  • Councillor H. Gough
  • General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
  • Solicitor D. Kowalski
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant
  • Committee Assistant H. Thompson

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

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

2.
APPPOINTMENT OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR

 

City Council, at its Regular Business Meeting held on September 26, 2022 made the following appointments for 2023:


SPC on Transportation
Councillor R. Donauer
Councillor B. Dubois
Councillor D. Hill
Councillor S. Gersher
Councillor D. Kirton


The Committee was requested to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for 2023.


Councillor Dubois was appointed Chair for 2022 and Councillor Jeffries was appointed Vice Chair for 2022.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation appoint Councillor Dubois as Chair for 2023.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation appoint Councillor Kirton as Vice Chair for 2023.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

This item has attachments. 
1.8.2.1 - SPC Trans - Request to Speak - Tyrell Harder_Redacted.pdf
2.8.2.1 - SPC Trans - Request to Speak - Ray Bourner - Riide Holdings Inc.pdf
3.8.3.5 - SPC Trans - Request to Speak - Cary Tarasoff_Redacted.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    1. That the following letters requesting to speak be added to item 8.2.1:
      • Tyrell Harder, dated January 6, 2023;
      • Ray Bourner, Riide Holdings Inc., dated January 9, 2023;
    2. That the letter requesting to speak from Cary Tarasoff, dated January 5, 2023, be added to item 8.3.5;
    3. That the items with speakers be heard following Adoption Minutes:
      • 7.2.1
        • Tyrell Harder
        • Ray Bourner
      •  8.3.5
        • Cary Tarasoff
    4. That the agenda be confirmed as amended. 
    In Favour: (6)Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

 

4.1
Councillor Gersher - Inclusion of Airport Commercial Curb Fee in Taxi Fares [TS2023-01-01]

 

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

5.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC_Dec05_2022 - English.pdf

  • That the minutes of regular meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation held December 5, 2022 be adopted.

6.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

7.
COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

 

8.
REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

 

8.1
Decision Reports

 

8.2
Approval Reports

 

8.2.1
Inclusion of Airport Commercial Curb Fee in Taxi Fares [TS2023-01-01]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Inclusion of Airport Commercial Curb Fee in Taxi Fares.pdf
2.8.2.1 - SPC Trans - Request to Speak - Tyrell Harder_Redacted(1).pdf
3.8.2.1 - SPC Trans - Request to Speak - Ray Bourner - Riide Holdings Inc(1).pdf

A report of the Administration was provided.


The following letters were provided:


Request to Speak

  • Tyrell Harder, dated January 6, 2023;
  • Ray Bourner, Riide Holdings Inc., dated January 9, 2023

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest due to a member of family being in business with something that can be perceived in conflict with the taxi and TNC industry. She was not present for consideration of this item.


License and Permitting Manager Wilson presented the report and responded to questions related to the licensing fee. 


The Committee heard from the following speakers:

  • Tyrell Harder
  • Ray Bourner, Riide Holdings
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council that the City Solicitor be requested to prepare an amendment to Bylaw No. 9651, Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, 2019, to permit the Saskatoon Airport Authority Commercial Curb Fee to be added to the taxi fare, as outlined in the report of the January 10, 2023 report of the General Manager, Community Services.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Kirton, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Clark, and Councillor Hill
    Conflict (1)Councillor Gersher
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3
Information Reports

 
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill

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

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Item 8.3.5 was considered next.


8.3.1
Committee Referrals – Standing Policy Committee on Transportation - January 2023 [TS2023-0102]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Committee Referrals - Standing Policy Committee on Transportation-January 2023.pdf
2.Append 1 - Standing Policy Committee on Transportation - Public List of Referrals, January 10, 2023.pdf

A report of the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented the matter.

8.3.2
Councillor H. Gough – Formalized Pedestrian Crossing Near 19th Street [TS2023-0104]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Councillor H. Gough - Formalized Pedestrian Crossing Near 19th Street.pdf
2.Append 1 - Aerial Map of Existing Conditions.pdf
3.Append 2 - AAA Network at Avenue N Connection.pdf
4.Append 3 - Crossing Concepts Proposed to CP.pdf
5.Append 4 - Proposed Design - Avenue N CP Rail Crossing.pdf

A report of the Administration was provided.

Director of Transportation Magus presented the report.

8.3.3
2022 Summer Road Maintenance Summary [TS2023-0103]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - 2022 Summer Road Maintenance Summary.pdf
2.Append 1 - Continuous Improvement Sidewalk Repairs.pdf

A report of the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented the matter.

Director of Roadways, Fleet and Support Services Saric addressed questions related to the implementation of the Fusion Enterprise Asset Management.

8.3.4
Sidewalks Infill Accelerated Implementation Program – January 2023 Update [TS2023-0105]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Sidewalks Infill Accelerated Implementation Program - January 2023 Update.pdf
2.Append 1 - 2022 Sidewalk Infill Program - Map of Prioritized Missing Sidewalks.pdf
3.Append 2 - Sidewalk Infill Locations.pdf

A report of the Administration was provided.

Director of Transportation Magus presented the report and responded to questions related to missing sidewalks and prioritization.

8.3.5
2nd Avenue Adjacent to New Central Library Street Redesign [TS2023-0106]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - 2nd Avenue Adjacent to New Downtown Library Street Redesign.pdf
2.Append 1 - Request from the Saskatoon Library Administration.pdf
3.8.3.5 - SPC Trans - Request to Speak - Cary Tarasoff_Redacted(1).pdf

A report of the Administration was provided along with a letter requesting to speak from Cary Tarasoff, dated January 5, 2023.

Director of Transportation Magus presented the report and along with General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt responded to questions related to the scope of project, accessible parking standards, street space and possible funding options.

The Committee heard from Cary Tarasoff.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix responded to questions related to future planning for downtown Saskatoon.

The meeting recessed at 3:50 p.m. and reconvened at 4:04 p.m. with all members of the Committee in attendance. 

Councillor Hill excused himself from the meeting at 4:04 p.m.

Chief Executive Officer Cooley and Director, Strategy and Communication Sampson, Saskatoon Public Library were present virtually and responded to questions related to parking, and potential funding. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the report be forwarded to City Council for information.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the Administration be directed to work with the Saskatoon Public Library on a funding and project delivery model for the redesign, as outlined in the report, and that the Administration provide a supplementary report to the January City Council meeting. 

    In Favour: (4)Councillor Hill, Mayor Clark, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
    Against: (2)Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Dubois
    CARRIED

    Item 8.3.1 was considered next. 


9.
MOTIONS (Notice Previously Given)

 

10.
URGENT BUSINESS

 

11.
GIVING NOTICE

 

12.
IN CAMERA SESSION (if required)

 

13.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 4:33 p.m.

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