MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Meeting #:
Date:
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Location:
Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • His Worship, Mayor C. Clark, in the Chair
  • Councillor C. Block
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor B. Dubois
  • Councillor S. Gersher
  • Councillor H. Gough
  • Councillor A. Iwanchuk
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries
  • Councillor M. Loewen
ABSENT:
  • Councillor T. Davies
  • Councillor D. Hill
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager J. Jorgenson
  • Interim City Solicitor C. Yelland
  • General Manager, Utilities & Environment A. Gardiner
  • General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
  • A/General Manager, Transportation & Construction J. Magus
  • Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Financial Services K. Tarasoff
  • City Clerk J. Sproule
  • A/Deputy City Clerk J. Hudson

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 Homeland of the Métis People.

2.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
 

  • Moved By:Councillor Iwanchuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois
    1. That the comments submitted July 26, 2019 from the NSBA be added to Item 10.5.1;
    2. That the request to speak from Ms. Darlene Okemaysim-Sicotte dated July 23, 2019 be added to Item 14.1;
    3. That Item 14.1 be considered after Question Period and that the following speakers be heard:
      - Karen Pelletier, RCMP - Indigenous Police Service
      - Darlene Okemaysim-Sicotte, Iskwewuk Ewichiwitochik (Women Walking Together); and
    4. ​That the agenda be confirmed as amended.
    In Favour: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

3.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
 

3.1
Councillor Gersher - Temporary Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licences - Proposed Bylaw 9615 [File No. CK. 307-4]
 

Councillor Gersher's family is in a business that could be seen to be in conflict with the Taxi industry.

3.2
Councillor Iwanchuk - Proposed Bylaw Amendments – Bylaw No. 8683, The Defined Contribution Plan for Seasonal and Non-Permanent Part-Time Employees of the City of Saskatoon - Proposed Bylaw 9616 [File No. CK. 175-40]
 

Councillor Iwanchuk is employed with CUPE National and the Plan is with her employer.

3.3
Councillor Iwanchuk - Organics Processing RFP [File No. CK. 7830-4-2]
 

Councillor Iwanchuk is employed with CUPE National and the outcome of the RFP could impact her employer.

4.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
 

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on June 24, 2019, be adopted.

    In Favour: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

5.
PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
 

5.1
Mayor Clark - Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan
 

Mayor Clark noted his attendance at the funeral of former Lt. Gov. W. Thomas Malloy, and acknowledged the newly-named Lt. Gov. Russell Merasty.

5.2
Mayor Clark - FIBA 3x3 World Tour Masters
 

Mayor Clark recognized the third FIBA 3x3 tournament in held in Saskatoon, the excitement it brought to the City, and the accomplishments of Michael Linklater and Team Saskatoon.

6.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 

7.
QUESTION PERIOD
 

8.
CONSENT AGENDA
 

9.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
 

10.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
 

10.1
Transportation & Construction
 

10.2
Utilities & Environment
 

10.3
Community Services
 

10.4
Saskatoon Fire
 

10.4.1
Acquisition of Land for Future Fire Station No. 5 [File No. CK. 4020-22]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Acquisition for Land for Future Fire Station No. 5.pdf
2.Append 1 - Current Location Fire Station No. 5 - July 2019.pdf
3.Append 2 - Proposed Location Fire Station No. 5 - Preston and 108th Street - July 2019.pdf

An approval report was provided.

Saskatoon Fire Chief Hackl presented the report and answered questions of Council.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    That City Council approve the following:

    1. That the agreement with the U of S to lease a site approximately 0.8 acre in size for a period of 25 years with an option for an additional 25 years at an annual lease rate of $1 based on the Significant Lease Terms identified within this report be approved;
    2. That Saskatoon Fire Department’s (the department) annual operating budget be the source of funding to cover the annual operating costs for the leased property plus any and all costs associated with the preparation and execution of the lease agreement;
    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; and

    4. That Administration report back on how the principles from the High Performance Energy Guidelines will be incorporated into the design of the new Fire Station No. 5.

    In Favour: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

10.5
Corporate Financial Services
 

10.5.1
2020/2021 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget Property Tax Options [File No. CK. 1920-1 x 1700-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - MYBB Property Tax Options_July 2019.pdf
2.10.5.1 Comments NSBA.pdf

A decision report and comments from the NSBA dated July 26, 2019, were provided.

Chief Financial Officer Tarasoff presented the report and answered questions of Council along with other members of the Administration.

The nine options outlined in the report were considered separately and motions were put as follows.

  • Option 3

    Moved By:Councillor Gersher
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    That the Administration be directed to include 'Gas Tax Allocation to Organics Program' in the 2020/2021 Business Plan and Budget.

    In Favour: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Iwanchuk

    That the Administration include in its August report to the Governance and Priorities Committee, a list of options for the allocation of the gas tax.

    In Favour: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

    Council recessed at 2:54 p.m. and reconvened at 3:12 p.m.


  • Option 4

    Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That the Administration be directed to include 'Allocate MMSW Funding Towards Waste Deficit' in the 2020/2021 Business Plan and Budget.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Jeffries
    Against: (4)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED (5 to 4)

  • Option 5

    Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Iwanchuk

    That the Administration be directed to include 'Defer all Bylaw/Policy Required Inflationary Allocations, excluding the Albert Community Centre' in the 2020/2021 Business Plan and Budget.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Jeffries
    Against: (4)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED (5 to 4)

  • Option 6

    Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That the Administration be directed to include 'Longer Phase-in of Remai CBCM' in the 2020/2021 Business Plan and Budget.

    In Favour: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

  • Option 7

    Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That the Administration be directed to include 'Defer Recovery Park Phase-In' in the 2020/2021 Business Plan and Budget.

     

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Jeffries
    Against: (4)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED (5 to 4)

  • Option 8

    Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That the Administration be directed to include 'Major Transportation/Bus Rapid Transit Funding Plan Adjustments' in the 2020/2021 Business Plan and Budget.

    In Favour: (5)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Iwanchuk
    Against: (4)Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED (5 to 4)

  • Option 9

    Moved By:Councillor Iwanchuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That the Administration be directed to include 'Waste Deficit/Organics Program Phase-in Changes' in the 2020/2021 Business Plan and Budget.

    In Favour: (3)Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Iwanchuk
    Against: (6)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    DEFEATED (3 to 6)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That the Administration report back to the September Governance and Priorities Committee meeting with respect to reducing all paper publications.

    In Favour: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That the Administration report back to the September Governance and Priorities Committee meeting on reducing the frequency of black cart garbage pickup in some months from weekly to bi-weekly.

    In Favour: (7)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Loewen
    Against: (2)Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Jeffries
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED (7 to 2)
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That the Administration report back to the September Governance and Priorities Committee meeting on the possibility of implementing bicycle licensing fees and/or other opportunities for licensing and infraction fees, similar to pet licensing.

    In Favour: (3)Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Iwanchuk
    Against: (6)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    DEFEATED (3 to 6)

  • In summary, the final resolution is as follows:

    1. That the Administration be directed to include the following in the 2020/2021 Business Plan and Budget, resulting in a revised property tax target of 3.23% in 2020 and 3.54% for 2021:

    1. Option 3 – gas tax allocation to organics program;
    2. Option 4 – allocate MMSW funding towards waste deficit;
    3. Option 5 – defer all bylaw/policy required inflationary allocations;
    4. Option 6 - longer phase-in of Remai CBCM;
    5. Option 7 – defer Recovery Park phase-in; and
    6. Option 8 – major transportation / bus rapid transit funding plan adjustments;

    2. That the Administration include in its August report to the Governance and Priorities Committee, a list of options for the allocation of the gas tax;

    3. That the Administration report back to the September Governance and Priorities Committee meeting with respect to reducing all paper publications; and

    4. That the Administration report back to the September Governance and Priorities Committee meeting on reducing the frequency of black cart garbage pickup in some months from weekly to bi-weekly.

10.6
Strategy & Transformation
 

10.6.1
Council Policy on Public Engagement [File No. CK. 372-0]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Council Policy on Public Engagement.pdf
2.Append 1 - Council Policy on Public Engagement.pdf
3.Append 2 - Council Policy on Public Engagement.pdf
4.10.6.1 Council Policy on Public Engagement.pdf

An approval report was provided.

Director of Communications & Public Engagement Blumers and Community Engagement Manager Landrie-Parker presented the report, along with a complementary PowerPoint, and answered questions of Council.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That City Council approve the Council Policy on Public Engagement as attached in Appendix 2 to the report of the Interim Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer dated July 29, 2019.

    In Favour: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 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
Workplace Transformation Journey: Corporate Reorganization Bylaw Amendments Group #1 - Proposed Bylaw Nos. 9588, 9589, 9591, 9592, 9593, 9594, 9595, 9596, 9597, 9598, 9599 [File No. CK. 115-12]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Workplace Transformation Journey - Corporate Reorganization Bylaw Amendments Group 1.pdf
2.Appendix 1 - Bylaw 9588.pdf
3.Appendix 2 - Bylaw 9589.pdf
4.Appendix 3 - Bylaw 9591.pdf
5.Appendix 4 - Bylaw 9592.pdf
6.Appendix 5 - Bylaw 9593.pdf
7.Appendix 6 - Bylaw 9594.pdf
8.Appendix 7 - Bylaw 9595.pdf
9.Appendix 8 - Bylaw 9596.pdf
10.Appendix 9 - Bylaw 9597.pdf
11.Appendix 10 - Bylaw 9598.pdf
12.Appendix 11 - Bylaw 9599.pdf

An approval report was provided.

  • Moved By:Councillor Iwanchuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9588, The Amusement Tax Amendment Bylaw, 2019; Bylaw No. 9589, The Bicycle Amendment Bylaw, 2019; Bylaw No. 9591, The Cannabis Business License Amendment; Bylaw, 2019; Bylaw No. 9592, The Cemeteries Amendment Bylaw, 2019; Bylaw No. 9593, The Code of Ethical Conduct Amendment Bylaw, 2019; Bylaw No. 9594, The Election Amendment Bylaw, 2019; Bylaw No. 9595, The Fire and Protective Services Amendment Bylaw, 2019; Bylaw No. 9596, The Heritage Property (Approval of Alterations) Amendment Bylaw, 2019; Bylaw No. 9597, The Low-Income Seniors Property Tax Deferral Amendment Bylaw, 2019; Bylaw No. 9598, The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners Amendment Bylaw, 2019; and Bylaw No. 9599, The Saskatoon Licence Appeal Board Amendment Bylaw, 2019, and give same their FIRST reading.

     

     

    In Favour: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Iwanchuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That Bylaw Nos. 9588, 9589, 9591, 9592, 9593, 9594, 9595, 9596, 9597, 9598, 9599 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Iwanchuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw Nos. 9588, 9589, 9591, 9592, 9593, 9594, 9595, 9596, 9597, 9598, 9599 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Iwanchuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That Bylaw Nos. 9588, 9589, 9591, 9592, 9593, 9594, 9595, 9596, 9597, 9598 and 9599 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: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

11.2.2
Workplace Transformation Journey: Corporate Reorganization Bylaw Amendments Group #2 - Proposed Bylaw Nos. 9554, 9604, 9605, 9606, 9607, 9608, 9609, 9610, 9611, 9612, 9613, 9614 [File No. CK. 115-12]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Workplace Transformation Journey - Corporate Reorganization Bylaw Amendments Group 2.pdf
2.Appendix 1 - Bylaw 9554.pdf
3.Appendix 2 - Bylaw 9604.pdf
4.Appendix 3 - Bylaw 9605.pdf
5.Appendix 4 - Bylaw 9606.pdf
6.Appendix 5 - Bylaw 9607.pdf
7.Appendix 6 - Bylaw 9608.pdf
8.Appendix 7 - Bylaw 9609.pdf
9.Appendix 8 - Bylaw 9610.pdf
10.Appendix 9 - Bylaw 9611.pdf
11.Appendix 10 - Bylaw 9612.pdf
12.Appendix 11 - Bylaw 9613.pdf
13.Appendix 12 - Bylaw 9614.pdf

An approval report was provided.

  • Moved By:Councillor Iwanchuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw Nos. 9554, The Broadway Business Improvement District Amendment Bylaw, 2019;Bylaw No. 9604, The Discounts and Penalties Amendment Bylaw, 2019;Bylaw No. 9605, The Downtown Business Improvement District Amendment Bylaw, 2019;Bylaw No. 9606, The Municipal Planning Commission Amendment Bylaw, 2019;Bylaw No. 9607, The Municipal Property Amendment Bylaw, 2019;Bylaw No. 9608, The Municipal Wards Commission Amendment Bylaw, 2019;Bylaw No. 9609, The Noise Amendment Bylaw, 2019;Bylaw No. 9610, The Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Amendment Bylaw, 2019;Bylaw No. 9611, The Public Spitting, Urination and Defecation Prohibition Amendment Bylaw, 2019;Bylaw No. 9612, The Residential Parking Program Amendment Bylaw, 2019;Bylaw No. 9613, The Riversdale Business Improvement District Amendment Bylaw, 2019; and Bylaw No. 9614, The Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission Amendment Bylaw, 2019 and give same their FIRST reading.

     

    In Favour: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Iwanchuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That Bylaw Nos. 9554, 9604, 9605, 9606, 9607, 9608, 9609, 9610, 9611, 9612, 9613, and 9614 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Iwanchuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw Nos. 9554, 9604, 9605, 9606, 9607, 9608, 9609, 9610, 9611, 9612, 9613, and 9614 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Loewen, and Councillor Jeffries
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Iwanchuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That Bylaw Nos. 9554, 9604, 9605, 9606, 9607, 9608, 9609, 9610, 9611, 9612, 9613, and 9614 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: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

11.2.3
Temporary Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licences - Proposed Bylaw 9615 [File No. CK. 307-4]
This item has attachments. This item has conflict.

1.Admin Report - Temporary Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licences.pdf
2.Appendix 1 - Bylaw 9615.pdf
  • Councillor Gersher declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Gersher's family is in a business that could be seen to be in conflict with the Taxi industry.)

She excused herself from discussion and voting on the matter and left the Council Chamber during consideration of this item.

An approval report was provided.

  • Moved By:Councillor Iwanchuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9615, The Taxi Amendment Bylaw, 2019 (No. 3), and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (8)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (8 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Iwanchuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That Bylaw No. 9615 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (8)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (8 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Iwanchuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9615 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (8)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (8 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Iwanchuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen

    That Bylaw No. 9615 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: (8)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (8 to 0)

11.2.4
Proposed Bylaw Amendments – Bylaw No. 8683, The Defined Contribution Plan for Seasonal and Non-Permanent Part-Time Employees of the City of Saskatoon - Proposed Bylaw 9616 [File No. CK. 175-40]
This item has attachments. This item has conflict.

1.Admin Report - Proposed Bylaw Amendments - Bylaw No. 8683.pdf
2.Appendix 1 - Bylaw 9616.pdf
  • Councillor Iwanchuk declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Iwanchuk is employed with CUPE National and the Plan is with her employer.)

She excused herself from discussion and voting on the matter and left the Council Chamber during consideration of this item.

An approval report was provided.

  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9616, The Defined Contribution Pension Plan Amendment Bylaw, 2019, and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (8)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (8 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That Bylaw No. 9616 now be read a SECOND time

    In Favour: (8)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (8 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9616 read a third time at this meeting.

    In Favour: (8)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (8 to 0)
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That Bylaw No. 9616 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: (8)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (8 to 0)

11.2.5
Appointment of Integrity Commissioner [File No. CK. 255-17 x 255-18]
This item has attachments. 

1.Integrity Commissioner - Appointment.pdf
2.Append 1 - Appointment of Integrity Commissioner.pdf

An approval report was provided. 

Interim City Solicitor Yelland presented the report and answered questions of Council.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher
    Seconded By:Councillor Jeffries
    1. That Mr. Randall Langgard be appointed as the City of Saskatoon’s Integrity Commissioner until December 31, 2021, with an option to renew for further one-year periods;
    2. That the remuneration for Mr. Langgard be set out at $2,000.00 for 2019, $5,000.00 for 2020 and $2,500.00 for 2021 as an annual retainer, plus an hourly rate of $375.00 for investigation, education and advisory services; 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: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Loewen, and Councillor Jeffries
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

11.2.6
Provincial Disaster Assistance Program [File No. CK. 1860-1 x 7560-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Provincial Disaster Assistance Program.pdf

An approval report was provided.

Interim City Solicitor Yelland presented the report and answered questions of Council.

  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That the City of Saskatoon apply to the Ministry of Government Relations of the Province of Saskatchewan to be designated as an Eligible Assistance Area under the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program as a result of damages caused by excessive rain which occurred on July 14, 2019.

    In Favour: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

12.
OTHER REPORTS
 

13.
INQUIRIES
 

14.
MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)
 

14.1
Mayor C. Clark - National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls - Calls to Justice [File No. CK. 100-10]
This item has attachments. 

1.14.1 RTS - RCMP - Pelletier - 7-22-19_Redacted.pdf
2.14.1 Speaker_Redacted - Okemaysim-Sicotte.pdf

As per earlier resolution, this matter was brought forward for consideration following Question Period.

Report of the City Clerk:

"Mayor Clark provided the following notice of motion at the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on June 24, 2019.

'That the Administration review the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and identify options for how the City of Saskatoon can respond to the Report’s Calls for Justice that are within the City’s jurisdiction, in a fashion similar to the existing review that has been undertaken for the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.'"

Requests to speak from the following were provided:

  • Karen Pelletier, RCMP - Indigenous Police Service, dated July 22, 2019; and
  • Darlene Okemaysim-Sicotte, Iskwewuk Ewichiwitochik (Women Walking Together) dated July 23, 2019.

Mayor Clark, as the member of Council who submitted the Notice, vacated the Chair.  Deputy Mayor Iwanchuk assumed the Chair. 

Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider the recommendation was put forward.  

Cpl. Pelletier addressed City Council with respect to the final report, the importance of implementing the calls for justice, and the reconciliation strategy in Saskatchewan and its objectives.

Ms. Okemaysim-Sicotte spoke to City Council about Iskwewuk E-Wichiwitochik (Women Walking Together) and its efforts with reconciliation over the last 14 years.  She presented Council with an unopened copy of the final report "Reclaiming Power and Place".

Mayor Clark spoke further to his motion.

  • Moved By:Mayor C. Clark
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That the Administration review the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and identify options for how the City of Saskatoon can respond to the Report’s Calls for Justice that are within the City’s jurisdiction, in a fashion similar to the existing review that has been undertaken for the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

    In Favour: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

    Mayor Clark re-assumed the Chair.


15.
GIVING NOTICE
 

15.1
Councillor C. Block - Dogs on Leashes in Riverbank Parks and along Meewasin Trail [File No. CK. 152-1 x 4205-1]
 

Councillor Block gave the following Notice of Motion:

"TAKE NOTICE that at the next Regular Business Meeting of City Council I will move the following:

'That the Administration report back to the appropriate Standing Policy Committee on the feasibility of allowing dogs on leashes in all riverbank parks and along Meewasin Trail'"

16.
URGENT BUSINESS
 

17.
IN CAMERA SESSION
 

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That Council move In Camera to consider the following.

    In Favour: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Absent: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

    The Regular Business Meeting recessed at 4:45 p.m.


17.1
Appointment to Municipal Planning Commission (Interim Replacement) [File No. CK. 175-16]
 

(In Camera – Consultations/Deliberations, Personal Information – Sections 16(1)(b) and (d) and 28 LAFOIPP)

17.2
Call for Nominations – Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board Vacancy – Saskatchewan [File No. CK. 155-2]
 

(In Camera – Consultations/Deliberations – Section 16(1) (b) LAFOIPP)

17.3
Organics Processing RFP [File No. CK. 7830-4-2]
 

(In Camera - Economic, Financial and Other Interests - Section 17 of LAFOIPP)

18.
RISE AND REPORT
This item has attachments. This item has conflict.

1.17.2 - IC - Letter - FCM Vacancy - 6-24-2019.pdf
  • Councillor Iwanchuk declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Iwanchuk is employed with CUPE National and the outcome of the RFP could impact her employer.)

City Council convened In Camera at 4:52 p.m. with all members of Council present with the exception of Councillors Hill and Davies.  Members of the Administration in attendance included City Manager Jorgenson, Interim City Solicitor Yelland, City Clerk Sproule, General Manager Environment & Utilities Gardiner and A/Deputy City Clerk Hudson.

Director of Water and Waste Operations Munro was in attendance for Item 17.3.  Councillor Iwanchuk was excused from discussion of Item 17.3.

Council moved to rise and report at 5:26 p.m. as follows:

Item 17.1 – Appointment to Municipal Planning Commission (Interim Replacement) [File No. CK. 175-16]

Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
Seconded By: Councillor Gough

That the interim appointment of Kent Gauthier as the representative of the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools to the Municipal Planning Commission to the end of 2020, be approved and that the discussion and submitted documentation remain In Camera under Sections 16(1)(b) and (d) and 28 of LAFOIP.

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

Absent: (2): Councillor Davies and Councillor Hill

 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Item 17.2 – Call for Nominations – Federation of Municipalities (FCM) Board Vacancy – Saskatchewan [File No. CK. 155-2]

Moved By:  Councillor Iwanchuk
Seconded By:  Councillor Gough

1. Whereas the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction;

Whereas FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the prestige required to carry the municipal message to the federal government; 

Be it Resolved that Saskatoon City Council endorse Councillor Mairin Loewen to stand for election on FCM’s Board of Directors for the period starting in June 2019 and ending on nomination day (TBD) prior to the civic election to be held on November 9, 2020; and

Be It Further Resolved that Council assumes all costs associated with Councillor Loewen attending FCM’s Board of Directors meetings; and

2. That the submitted correspondence be included with the public agenda documentation.

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

Absent: (2): Councillor Davies and Councillor Hill

 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Item 17.3 - Organics Processing RFP [File No. CK. 7830-4-2]

Councillor Iwanchuk declared a conflict of interest on this item.  (Councillor Iwanchuk is employed with CUPE National and the outcome of the RFP could impact her employer.)  She excused herself from voting on the matter and left the Council Chamber.

Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
Moved By: Councillor Dubois

That the information be received and the report and discussion remain In Camera under Section 17 of LAFOIP.

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

Absent: (2): Councillor Davies and Councillor Hill

 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

19.
ADJOURNMENT
 

The Regular Business Meeting adjourned at 5:33 p.m.

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