PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Meeting #:
Date:
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Location:
Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries, Chair
  • Councillor C. Block
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor S. Gersher
  • His Worship Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio), at 2:01 p.m.
ABSENT:
  • Councillor B. Dubois, Vice-Chair
ALSO PRESENT:
  • General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
  • Solicitor D. Kowalski
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant
  • Committee Assistant J. Fast

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

The Chair called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis people.

2.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
 

  • Moved By:Councillor Block

    That the agenda be confirmed as presented. 


    In Favour: (4)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
    Absent (2)Councillor Dubois, and Mayor Clark

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
 

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC_Sep09_2019 - English.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the minutes of regular meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation held on September 9, 2019 be adopted.


    In Favour: (4)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
    Absent (2)Councillor Dubois, and Mayor Clark

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 

6.
COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)
 

6.1
Delegated Authority Matters
 

6.2
Matters Requiring Direction
 

6.2.1
Mildred Kerr - Safe Transportation for Ill Disabled Riders of Special Needs Transport [File No. CK 7305-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Letter - Kerr_Redacted.pdf

A letter from Mildred Kerr dated September 10, 2019, along with the referenced attachment, was provided.

Mayor Clark entered the meeting at 2:01 p.m.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher
    1. That the letter be referred to the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee for feedback; and
    2. That the Administration engage with the Saskatchewan Health Authority as to how the transportation needs of ill-disabled riders following treatments can be better met and report back.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark
    Absent (1)Councillor Dubois

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.3
Requests to Speak (new matters)
 

6.3.1
Shirley Koob - Posting Notices of Temporary Closures/Changes at Bus Stops [File No. CK 7311-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Email - Shirley Koob - redacted.pdf

An email from Shirley Koob dated September 10, 2019 was provided.

It was noted that Ms. Koob was not present in the gallery.  Councillor Block advised Ms. Koob has indicated that she will submit comments to the November meeting when the Administrative report with regard to the matter is before the Committee.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That the information be received and joined to the file.


    In Favour: (4)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
    Absent (1)Councillor Dubois

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.
REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION
 

7.1
Information Reports
 

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the reports contained in Items 7.1.2, 7.1.3, 7.1.5 and 7.1.6 be received as information.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Jeffries, Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Block, and Councillor Gersher
    Absent (1)Councillor Dubois

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.1
Riversdale Neighbourhood Traffic Review - Follow-up [File No. CK 6320-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Riversdale Neighbourhood Traffic Review Follow-up.pdf
2.Append 1 - Directional Closure Option.pdf
3.Append 2 - Directional Closure Feedback Letter and Delivery Area.pdf

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt presented the report, and together with Senior Transportation Engineer Baudais responded to questions of the Committee.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That the report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction dated October 7, 2019 be referred to City Council for information.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark
    Absent (1)Councillor Dubois

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.2
2020 Neighbourhood Traffic Management Reviews [Files CK 6320-1 and TS 6320-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - 2020 Neighbourhood Traffic Management Reviews .pdf
2.Append 1 - Neighbourhood Traffic Review Progress Map.pdf
3.Append 2 - Community Transportation Review Map.pdf
4.Append 3 - Community Transportation Review Engagement Strategy.pdf

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt presented the report, and together with Senior Transportation Engineer Baudais responded to questions of the Committee.

7.1.3
Neighbourhood Traffic Management - Vertical Traffic Calming Devices Pilot Project - Follow-Up [Files CK 6320-1 and TS 6350-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Neighbourhood Traffic Management - Vertical Traffic Calming Devices - Follow-Up.pdf
2.Append 1 - Traffic Calming Warrant Criteria.pdf
3.Append 2 - Alternate Traffic Calming Measures Review.pdf
4.Append 3 - Plans of Recommended Traffic Calming Measures.pdf

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt presented the report, and together with Senior Transportation Engineer Baudais responded to questions of the Committee.

7.1.4
Saskatoon Freeway Project Update – October 2019 [File No. CK 6000-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Saskatoon Freeway Project Update - Fall 2019.pdf
2.Append 1 - Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning Study - Organization Chart.pdf
3.Append 2 - Memo - Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning Study Design Workshop for Phase 1.pdf

Director of Transportation Magus provided a PowerPoint presentation, and answered questions of the Committee.  

Mayor Clark excused himself temporarily from the meeting at 2:39 p.m.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That the report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction dated October 7, 2019, along with the PowerPoint presentation, be referred to City Council for information.


    In Favour: (4)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
    Absent (2)Councillor Dubois, and Mayor Clark

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.5
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Pilot Project - Update [File No. CK 6150-3]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - RRFB Pilot Project Update.pdf

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt presented the report, and together with Senior Transportation Engineer Baudais responded to questions of the Committee.

7.1.6
Saskatchewan Government Insurance Cycling Safety Education Follow-up [Files CK 6000-5 and TS 0430-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - SGI Cycling Safety Education Follow-up.pdf

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt presented the report, and together with Director of Transportation Magus responded to questions of the Committee.

Mayor Clark re-entered the meeting at 3:15 p.m.

7.2
Approval Reports
 

7.2.1
Street Network Planning Principles and Street Hierarchy [Files CK 6330-1 and TS 6330-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Street Network Planning Principles and Street Hierarchy.pdf
2.Append 1 - Characteristics of City of Saskatoon Street Classifications.pdf
3.Append 2 - Figure - Service Function.pdf
4.Append 3 - Connections by Classification.pdf
5.Append 4 - Freeways Expressways (High Speed Controlled Access) - Street Network Plan.pdf
6.Append 5 - Arterials - Street Network Plan.pdf
7.Append 6 - Collectors - Street Network Plan.pdf

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt presented the report, and together with Director of Transportation Magus responded to questions of the Committee.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council:

    That the use of the street classification system and street network plans, as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction dated October 7, 2019, be approved.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Jeffries, Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Block, and Councillor Gersher
    Absent (1)Councillor Dubois

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.3
Decision Reports
 

8.
URGENT BUSINESS
 

9.
MOTIONS (Notice Previously Given)
 

10.
GIVING NOTICE
 

11.
IN CAMERA AGENDA ITEMS
 

12.
ADJOURNMENT
 

The meeting adjourned at 3:33 p.m.

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