MINUTES

PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Monday, April 26, 2021 at 6:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, Saskatoon City Hall

ABSENT:

• 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:

• General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
• General Manager, Utilities & Environment A. Gardiner

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Clark called the Public Hearing Meeting to order on Treaty Six Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Metis People.  Roll call was taken.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Block
  1. That the following requests to speak be added to Item 6.1.2:
     • Judy Yungwirth, Director-Infrastructure, Planning and Land Development, and James Cook, Manager-Campus, Planning and Real Estate, University of Saskatchewan, dated April 22, 2021;
     • Cary Tarasoff, dated April 26, 2021;
  2. That the request to speak from Chris Guérette, Saskatoon and Region Home Builders' Association, dated April 26, 2021 be added to Item 6.1.3; and
  3. That the agenda be approved as amended.

  In Favour: (10)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the minutes of the Public Hearing meeting of City Council held on March 22, 2021 be approved.

  In Favour: (10)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

6.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

6.1

Land Use, etc.

6.1.1

Rezoning - From B2 to B3 - Stonebridge Boulevard and Cope Lane [File No. CK 4351-021-007]

The following documents were provided:

• Proposed Bylaw No. 9760;
• Report of the General Manager, Community Services, dated March 30, 2021;
• Letter from the Municipal Planning Commission, dated April 6, 2021;
• Notice that appeared in the local press on April 10 and 12, 2021; and
• Letter from Lee Olynek, Solo Properties Ltd, dated April 16, 2021.

​Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9760 was passed.

 

Darryl Dawson, Development Review Section Manager, Community Services Division, reviewed the proposed rezoning and expressed the Division's support.  A slide was displayed of the site.

 

Diane Bentley, Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the rezoning.

 

Due to the response to COVID-19, there was no attendance by members of the public and therefore no speakers from the gallery.  There were no submissions requesting to speak.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9760, and give same its FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (10)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

  In Favour: (10)

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

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

  ​That the hearing be closed.

  In Favour: (10)

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

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 9760 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (10)

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

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

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9760 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (10)

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

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 9760 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)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

6.1.2

University Sector Plan [File No. CK 4110-49]

The following documents were provided:

• Report of the General Manager, Community Services, dated March 30, 2021;
• Committee Report from the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services, dated April 12, 2021;
• Letter from the Municipal Planning Commission, dated April 6, 2021;
• Notice that appeared in the local press on April 10 and 12, 2021; and
• Letters:
  • Requests to speak
    • Greg Fowler, Vice-President, Finance and Resources, University of Saskatchewan, dated March 15, 2021 along with Judy Yungwirth, Director-Infrastructure, Planning and Land Development, and James Cook, Manager-Campus, Planning and Real Estate, University of Saskatchewan, dated April 22, 2021; and
    • Cary Tarasoff, dated April 22, 2021.

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

Lesley Anderson, Planning & Development Department, Community Services Division, reviewed the proposed University Sector Plan with a PowerPoint and expressed the Division's support.

Diane Bentley, Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the proposed University Sector Plan indicating the vote was not unanimous.

Council heard from the following speakers:

- Greg Fowler
- Cary Tarasoff - video presentation

Due to the response to COVID-19, there was no attendance by members of the public and therefore no speakers from the gallery.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the proposed University Sector Plan, as outlined in the March 30, 2021 report of the General Manger, Community Services, be approved.

• IN AMENDMENT

  Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the following words be added after "be approved": "subject to an amendment to section 4.2 of the report to include the following after policy 4.2.9:

  “4.2.10 The planning and implementation of future concept plans should seek to achieve a high level of integration with surrounding neighbourhoods and seek to achieve a net benefit to communities in developing amenities and services that meet the needs of surrounding neighbourhoods and the university community together.”"

  In Favour: (10)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

• VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED

  In Favour: (10)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Final Motion reads as follows:

  That the proposed University Sector Plan, as outlined in the March 30, 2021 report of the General Manger, Community Services, be approved, subject to an amendment to section 4.2 of the report to include the following after policy 4.2.9:

  “4.2.10 The planning and implementation of future concept plans should seek to achieve a high level of integration with surrounding neighbourhoods and seek to achieve a net benefit to communities in developing amenities and services that meet the needs of surrounding neighbourhoods and the university community together."

  
  

6.1.3

Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review – Amendment Package Two [File No. CK 4350-70]

The following documents were provided:

• Bylaws Nos. 9757, 9758 and 9759;
• Report of the General Manager, Community Services, dated March 30, 2021;
• Letter from the Municipal Planning Commission, dated April 6, 2021;
• Notice that appeared in the local press on April 10 and 12, 2021;
• Requests to speak:
  • Cary Tarasoff, dated April 13, 2021; and
  • Chris Guérette, Saskatoon and Region Home Builders' Association, dated April 26, 2021.

​Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider first readings of Bylaw Nos. 9757,9758 and 9759 were passed.

 

Christine Guttman, Senior Project Planner, Community Services Division, reviewed the proposed Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review - Amendment Package Two with a PowerPoint and expressed the Division's support.

 

Diane Bentley, Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the proposed Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review - Amendment Package Two.

 

Council heard from the following speakers:

 

- Cary Tarasoff - video presentation
- Chris Guerette

 

Due to the response to COVID-19, there was no attendance by members of the public and therefore no speakers from the gallery.  

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw Nos. 9757, 9758 and 9759 and give same their FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (10)

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

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

  ​That the submitted report and correspondence be received.

  In Favour: (10)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That the hearing be closed.

  In Favour: (10)

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

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

  ​That Bylaw Nos. 9757, 9758 and 9759 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (10)

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

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

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw Nos. 9757, 9758 and 9759 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (10)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That Bylaw Nos. 9757, 9758 and 9759 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: (10)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  The meeting recessed at 8:21 p.m. and reconvened at 8:35 p.m with all members in attendance with the exception of Councillor Hill.  

  
  

6.2

Public Notice Matters

6.2.1

Intent to Borrow – Home Energy Loan Program [File No. CK 1750-1, x1870-1]

A report of the Chief Financial Officer, dated April 26, 2021 including the notice that appeared in the local press on April 15, 2021 was provided.

​Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion putting forward the recommendations was made.

Kerry Tarasoff, Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Financial Services reviewed his report.

Due to the response to COVID-19, there was no attendance by members of the public and therefore no speakers from the gallery.  There were no submissions requesting to speak.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough
  1. That the following planned borrowing be approved:
     1. Up to $2,500,000 for the Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing Program (Capital Project 1956);
     2. An allowable 10% variance on the borrowing requirements for the project identified. Any variance greater than 10% of the borrowing amount identified must be reported to City Council; and
  2. That an exemption to Council Policy No. C12-009, Portfolio Management, be approved to allow for this borrowing and corresponding internal investment with a maturity term exceeding 10 years.

  In Favour: (10)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

7.

PROCLAMATIONS AND FLAG RAISINGS

A list of flag raising and proclamation requests received for the month of March 2021 is provided.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the information be received.

  In Favour: (10)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

8.

URGENT BUSINESS

9.

ADJOURNMENT

The Public Hearing Meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.