PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON PLANNING,

DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

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Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, Saskatoon City Hall
ABSENT:
  • Councillor T. Davies, Chair
  • Councillor M. Loewen, Vice-Chair
  • Councillor C. Block
  • Councillor S. Gersher
  • Councillor D. Hill
  • His Worship, Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

The Chair called the meeting to order on Treaty Six Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis people. Roll call was taken.

2.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
 

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher
    1. That the following letters be added to Item 6.3.1:
      • Speak - Kylee Tonita, dated May 8, 2021;
      • Comments - Nicole Hein, dated May 9, 2021 (including petition);
      • Comments - Laurie Tonita, Tonita Farrier Supply, dated May 9, 2021;
    2. That the request to speak from Cary Tarasoff, dated May 6, 2021 be added to Item 6.3.2; 
    3. That Items 7.2.1 and 7.2.2 be heard following Unfinished Business; and
    4. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor C. Clark
    Absent: (1)Councillor Hill


    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 - PDCS_Apr12_2021 - English.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen

    ​That the minutes of Regular Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services held on April 12, 2021 be approved.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor C. Clark
    Absent: (1)Councillor Hill


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 

5.1
Heritage Conservation Program – Reserve Sufficiency Update [File No. CK 710-60]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Heritage Conservation Program – Reserve Sufficiency Update.pdf

Deputy City Clerk Bryant reported that due to time constraints at its meeting on April 12, 2021, the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services deferred the matter to the May 10, 2021 meeting.


A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report. Director of Planning and Development Anderson responded to questions.

  • Moved By:Councillor Block

    That the information be received.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor C. Clark
    Absent: (1)Councillor Hill


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Item 7.2.1 was considered next.


6.
COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)
 

6.1
Delegated Authority Matters
 

6.2
Matters Requiring Direction
 

6.3
Requests to Speak (new matters)
 

6.3.1
Closure of Marquis Downs [File No. CK. 4225-3]
This item has attachments. 

1.Speak - Allison Field - Marquis_Redacted.pdf
2.Speak - Gloria Stephen - Marquis_Redacted.pdf
3.Speak - Nicole Hein - marquis_Redacted.pdf
4.Speak - Lloyd Weeseekase - Marquis_Redacted.pdf
5.Speak - Abby Edbom - Marquis_Redacted.pdf
6.Speak - Eddie Esquirol - marquis_Redacted.pdf
7.Speak - Chief Duane Antoine - Marquis_Redacted.pdf
8.Speak - Beverley Leonard - Marquis_Redacted.pdf
9.Speak - Rich Pilon - Marquis_Redacted.pdf
10.Speak - Kylee Tonita_Redacted.pdf
11.Comments - Sherry Tarasoff - Marquis_Redacted.pdf
12.Comments - Nicole Hein_Redacted.pdf
13.Comments - Laurie Tonita_Redacted.pdf

Letters from the following were provided:


Requests to Speak:

  • Alison Field, dated April 9, 2021;
  • Gloria Stephen, dated April 9, 2021;
  • Nicole Hein, dated April 11, 2021;
  • Lloyd Weeseekase, dated April 12, 2021;
  • Abby Edbom, dated April 12, 2021;
  • Eddie Esquirol, Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, SK Division, dated May 4, 2021;
  • Chief Duane Antoine, Poundmaker Cree Nation, dated May 4, 2021;
  • Beverley Leonard, Women in Agriculture and Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, dated May 4, 2021;
  • Richard Pilon, Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, SK Division, dated May 4, 2021; and
  • Kylee Tonita, dated May 8, 2021.

Submitting Comments:

  • Sherry Tarasoff, dated April 13, 2021;
  • Nicole Hein, dated May 9, 2021 (including petition);
  • Laurie Tonita, Tonita Farrier Supply, dated May 9, 2021.

The Committee heard from the following speakers:

  • Alison Field - video presentation
  • Gloria Stephen - video presentation
  • Nicole Hein - video presentation
  • Lloyd Weeseekase - video presentation
  • Abby Edbom - video presentation
  • Eddie Esquirol - video presentation
  • Beverley Leonard - video presentation
  • Richard Pilon - video presentation
  • Kylee Tonita - video presentation

It was noted Chief Duane Antoine, Poundmaker Cree Nation was not in attendance to speak to the Committee.

Solicitor Manastyrski and Director of Planning and Development Anderson responded to questions of the Committee.

  • Moved By:Councillor Loewen

    That the information be received.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor C. Clark
    Absent: (1)Councillor Hill


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    The meeting recessed at 11:04 a.m. and reconvened at 11:15 a.m. with all members of the Committee in attendance with the exception of Councillor Hill.


6.3.2
Bill Webster Jr. - City of Saskatoon Lease Agreement with Prairieland Park Corp [File No. CK 4225-3]
This item has attachments. 

1.Speak - Bill Jr Webster - Prairieland_Redacted.pdf
2.Speak - Cary Tarasoff 6.3.2_Redacted.pdf

A letter from Bill Webster Jr, Night Owl Audio, dated May 4, 2021 was provided along with a request to speak from Cary Tarasoff, dated May 6, 2021.

 

The Committee heard from the following speakers:

  • Bill Webster Jr. - video presentation
  • Cary Tarasoff - video presentation
  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the information be received.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor C. Clark
    Absent: (1)Councillor Hill


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Councillor Kirton excused himself from the meeting at 11:28 a.m.


7.
REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION
 

7.1
Information Reports
 

7.1.1
2020 Year-End Report – Community Standards Department [File No. CK 430-24]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - 2020 Year-End Report - Community Standards.pdf
2.Append 1 - Community Standards 2020 Year-End Report.pdf

A report from the Administration was provided.

Director of Community Standards Richter presented the report with a PowerPoint and responded to questions.

  • Moved By:Mayor C. Clark

    That the information be received.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor C. Clark
    Absent: (1)Councillor Hill


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.2
WintercityYXE Strategy – Implementation Plan [File No. CK 5600-002]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - WintercityYXE - Implementation Plan.pdf
2.Append 1 - WintercityYXE Strategy - Implementation Plan.pdf

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report.

  • Moved By:Mayor C. Clark

    That the information be received.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor C. Clark
    Absent: (1)Councillor Hill


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.3
2020 Year End Report – Building Standards [File No. CK 430-32]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - 2020 Year-End Report - Building Standards.pdf
2.Append 1 - 2020 Building Standards Year-End Report.pdf

A report from the Administration was provided.

Director of Building Standards Fagnou presented the report and responded to questions.

  • Moved By:Mayor C. Clark

    That the information be received.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor C. Clark
    Absent: (1)Councillor Hill


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2
Approval Reports
 

7.2.1
2021 Assistance to Community Groups Grant Program [File No. CK 1871-3]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - 2021 Assistance to Community Groups Grant Program.pdf
2.Append 1 - 2021 Assistance to Community Groups - Cash Grant Social.pdf
3.Append 2 - Assistance to Community Groups Grant Program Social Services Category – Flagship Category Multi-Year Agreements.pdf

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report.

  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    1. That the recommended grants, in the form of cash and property tax abatements totalling $1,590,630.51 under the Social Services Category, Assistance to Community Groups Grant Program, be approved; and
    2. That Administration continue to execute three-year funding agreements with flagship organizations.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor C. Clark
    Absent: (1)Councillor Hill


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.2
Servicing Agreement – Victory Land Development Corporation – Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Servicing Agreement – Victory Land Development Corporation – Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood.pdf
2.Append 1 - Servicing Agreement - The City of Saskatoon and Victory Land Development Corporation.pdf

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development, and Community Services recommend to City Council:

    1. That the Servicing Agreement with Victory Land Development Corporation within the Aspen Ridge neighbourhood cover a portion of the S.W. and S.E. ¼ Section 17 – Township 37 – Range 4 – W. of the 3rd Meridian be approved; and
    2. That His Worship the Mayor, and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Servicing Agreement under the corporate seal.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor C. Clark
    Absent: (1)Councillor Hill


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Item 6.3.1 was considered next.


7.3
Decision Reports
 

8.
MOTIONS (notice previously given)
 

9.
GIVING NOTICE
 

10.
URGENT BUSINESS
 

11.
IN CAMERA SESSION (If Required)
 

12.
ADJOURNMENT
 

The meeting adjourned at 11:52 a.m.

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