MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, March 25, 2019 at 1:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chamber, City Hall

PRESENT:

• 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 A. Iwanchuk
• Councillor Z. Jeffries
• Councillor M. Loewen

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager J. Jorgenson
• City Solicitor P. Warwick
• General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
• Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Financial Services K. Tarasoff
• General Manager, Transportation & Construction A. Gardiner
• A/General Manager, Utilities & Environment T. Bell
• City Clerk J. Sproule
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

The National Anthem was played and Mayor Clark opened the meeting on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis People.

The Mayor acknowledged that March is Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Month. 

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Block
  1. ​That the following letters be added to item 8.1.6:
  1. Submitting Comments:
     1. Candace Savage, Wild about Saskatoon, dated March 20, 2019;
     2. Brian Gibbs, dated March 24, 2019;
     3. Dawn Loewen, dated March 24, 2019;
     4. James Blakley, dated March 24, 2019;
     5. Joanne Blythe, dated March 24, 2019;
     6. Kira Penney, dated March 23, 2019;
     7. Michelle Day, dated March 24, 2019;
     8. Morgan Reschny, dated March 24, 2019;
     9. Penny McKinlay, dated March 24, 2019;
     10. Sanae Ko, dated March 24, 2019;
  2. That the letter submitting comments from Kevin Dunbar, dated March 25, 2019 be added to item 9.4.1;
  3. That the report Workplace Transformation be added to item 9.5.1;
     1. That a request to speak and information referred to therein from the City Solicitor for item 9.5.1 be considered In Camera under sections 16(1)(b)(c) and (d) of LAFOIPP.
  4. That the letter requesting to speak and comments from Sara Harrison, Chair, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee dated March 25, 2019, be added to item 10.6.1;
  5. That items with speakers be considered immediately following consideration of the Consent Agenda; and
  6. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.
• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That item 9.5.1 be considered at the end of the agenda.

  In Favour: (10)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED

• Main Motion as Amended

  1. ​That the following letters be added to item 8.1.6:
  1. Submitting Comments:
  2. Candace Savage, Wild about Saskatoon, dated March 20, 2019;
  3. Brian Gibbs, dated March 24, 2019;
  4. Dawn Loewen, dated March 24, 2019;
  5. James Blakley, dated March 24, 2019;
  6. Joanne Blythe, dated March 24, 2019;
  7. Kira Penney, dated March 23, 2019;
  8. Michelle Day, dated March 24, 2019;
  9. Morgan Reschny, dated March 24, 2019;
  10. Penny McKinlay, dated March 24, 2019;
  11. Sanae Ko, dated March 24, 2019;
  2. That the letter submitting comments from Kevin Dunbar, dated March 25, 2019 be added to item 9.4.1;
  3. That the report Workplace Transformation be added to item 9.5.1;
     1. That a request to speak and information referred to therein from the City Solicitor for item 9.5.1 be considered In Camera under sections 16(1)(b)(c) and (d) of LAFOIPP;
     2. That item 9.5.1 be considered at the end of the agenda;
  4. That the letter requesting to speak and comments from Sara Harrison, Chair, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee dated March 25, 2019, be added to item 10.6.1;
  5. That items with speakers be considered immediately following consideration of the Consent Agenda; and
  6. That the agenda be confirmed as amended

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on February 25, 2019, be adopted.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

Acknowledgment - Tiffany Paulsen

Mayor Clark and Councillor Donauer acknowledged Tiffany Paulsen, a former City Councillor, on receiving the 2018 SUMA Lifetime Achievement Membership Award.  Ms. Paulsen was present in the gallery and provided comments of appreciation.

5.2

Award - Exceptional Engineering/Geoscience Project - Neighbourhood Traffic Review program [File CK. 150-5]

Mayor Clark acknowledged the staff that makes up the transportation engineering team from the Transportation & Construction Department as the recipients of the Exceptional Engineering/Geoscience Project - Neighbourhood Traffic Review program. 

5.3

Acknowledgement - 10th Annual All Seniors National Games

Councillor Dubois acknowledged the winners and all participants of the 10th Annual All Seniors National Games which were recently held at Preston Park. 

5.4

Acknowledgement - Sam Sambasivam

Councillor Block acknowledged Mr. Sam Sambasivam and his wife on them receiving an award for Extraordinary Community Service which was presented to them at the recent Hindu Society Banquet.

5.5

Appreciation - Civic Staff and Downtown Events

Councillor Block expressed appreciation to the civic staff that were involved in helping with the big downtown events that were held recently. 

5.6

Acknowledgement - St. Michael's Community School - Treaty Medal Installation

Councillor Hill indicated he attended the recent Treaty medal installation ceremony at St. Michael's Community School and acknowledged the students and teachers for their participation. 

5.7

Acknowledgement - Saskatoon Blades

Mayor Clark recognized that the Saskatoon Blades are up 2-0 in the WHL playoffs and outlined the friendly wager with the Moose Jaw Warriors.

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7.

QUESTION PERIOD

7.1

Councillor H. Gough - Data on Water Line Freezes

Councillor Gough asked about experience around frozen lines during February and March when it was extremely cold and if that data will be reviewed and compared to the experience in other years.  

A/General Manager, Utilities and Environment provided high-level statistics and indicated there is a report anticipated in May or June.

7.2

Councillor C. Block - Park Maintenance

Councillor Block noted that there is garbage overflow in some park spaces and asked what the level of service expectation is at this time of year.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix provided a response as to typical operations and that she would follow up with Park's staff.  An update to members of Council will be provided in due course.

7.3

Councillor T. Davies - Metered vs Flat Airport Taxi Rates

Councillor Davies asked if the Administration was planning to follow up with the Saskatoon Airport Authority regarding communications to the taxi brokerages with respect to metered versus flat rates for trips from the airport.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix indicated that a communications plan was underway and that the Airport Authority is providing paper reminders to drivers at the airport.

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

Item 8.1.5 was removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.4; 8.1.6; 8.2.1 to 8.2.4; 8.3.1; 8.4.1; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.5 be adopted as one motion.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Pursuant to earlier resolution, item 10.6.1 was brought forward and considered following consideration of the Consent Agenda.

  
  

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.1.1

2018 Annual Report and 2019 Work Plan - Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee [File CK. 430-27]

• That the 2018 Annual Report and 2019 Work Plan of the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee be received as information.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.2

Bees on Roof of City Hall – Inquiry Councillor D. Hill [Files CK. 7550-1 and PK. 150-1]

• That the information be received.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.3

Licence Agreement Renewal – Saskatoon Water Ski Club [Files CK. 8355-1 and RS. 291-1]

• 1. That the extension to the lease agreement between the City of Saskatoon and the Saskatoon Water Ski Club, in accordance with the terms set out in the March 11, 2019 report of the Acting General Manager, Community Services Department, be approved; and
  2. 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 appropriate agreement under the Corporate Seal.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.4

Agreement – Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo and Saskatoon Zoo Society [File CK. 4205-8]

• 1. That the City of Saskatoon and The Saskatoon Zoo Society enter into a five-year agreement for programming services and a two-year agreement for the Buckeye Café and Kinsmen Express Train services at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo starting January 1, 2019, in accordance with the terms set out in the report of the Acting General Manager, Community Services Department dated March 11, 2019; and
  2. 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 appropriate agreement under the Corporate Seal.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.6

Development of the Swale – Northeast Swale Working Group Update [Files CK. 4205-40 and PL. 4131-47]

The following letters submitting comments were provided:

• Candace Savage, Wild about Saskatoon, dated March 20, 2019;
• Brian Gibbs, dated March 24, 2019;
• Dawn Loewen, dated March 24, 2019;
• James Blakley, dated March 24, 2019;
• Joanne Blythe, dated March 24, 2019;
• Kira Penney, dated March 23, 2019;
• Michelle Day, dated March 24, 2019;
• Morgan Reschny, dated March 24, 2019;
• Penny McKinlay, dated March 24, 2019;
• Sanae Ko, dated March 24, 2019.

• That the information be received.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.5

Saskatoon SPCA – Building Renovation and Expansion Project [Files CK. 600-20 and RS. 151-3]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda. 

Councillor Gough re-entered the meeting during introduction of this matter.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
  1. That the request by the Saskatoon SPCA to renovate and expand the existing pound services building be approved, subject to Administrative conditions outlined in the report of the Acting General Manager, Community Services Department dated March 11, 2019;
  2. That the Saskatoon SPCA be designated as the pound service provider for an additional five years, effective January 1, 2019;
  3. That the lease and pound services agreements be renewed for five years and provide for an additional four, five-year renewals, subject to the terms and conditions set out in the report of the Acting General Manager, Community Services Department dated March 11, 2019, and that these agreements be combined; and
  4. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreements and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate agreements under the Corporate Seal.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.2.1

Notice of Annual General Meeting - Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium and Convention Centre Corporation and Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Foundation [File CK. 175-28]

• That the City of Saskatoon, being a member of both the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Convention Centre Corporation Board of Directors and the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Foundation Board of Directors appoint Mayor Charlie Clark, or in his absence, Councillor Bev Dubois or Councillor Zach Jeffries of the City of Saskatoon, in the Province of Saskatchewan, as its proxy to vote for it on its behalf at the Annual General Meetings of the members of the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Convention Centre Corporation and the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Foundation, to be held on the 25th day of April, 2019, or at any adjournment or adjournments thereof.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.2

North Central Transportation Planning Committee - 2019 Membership Fee [File CK. 155-10]

• That the annual membership fee for April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 for the North Central Transportation Planning Committee in the amount of $600.00 be paid.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.3

Repaid Productivity Improvement Loans 2018 [File CK. 1750-1 x 1700-1]

• That the information be received.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.4

Preliminary Year-End Financial Results – December 31, 2018 [File CK. 1704-1]

• 1. That a transfer of $970,600, equivalent to the 2018 fuel deficit, be transferred from the Fuel Stabilization Reserve to the 2018 year-end results in order to balance the budget;
  2. That a reduction of $488,500 in the budgeted contribution to the Snow & Ice Management Reserve be approved;
  3. That the Snow & Ice surplus of $788,389 not be transferred to the Snow & Ice Management Reserve;
  4. That a reduction of $800,000 to the budgeted contribution to the Civic Buildings Comprehensive Maintenance Reserve be approved;
  5. That a reduction of $352,810 to the Golf Course Capital Reserve be approved; and
  6. That a $760,466 withdrawal from the Fiscal Stabilization Reserve be applied to the 2018 year-end results in order to balance the budget.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.3.1

Absence Management and Disability Assistance Services Update [File CK. 4655-1]

• That the report of the Chief Human Resources Officer dated March 4, 2019, be received as information.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.4.1

Photo Speed Enforcement and Provincial Traffic Safety Fund [Files CK. 5300-8 and x 1860-1]

• 1. That the expansion strategy of Photo Speed Enforcement be endorsed; and
  2. That the projects submitted to the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund be endorsed.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

2020/2021 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget [File CK. 430-72 x 421-1]

• 1. That a two-year Business Plan and Budget process be approved;
  2. That the new Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget Policy with an effective date of April 1, 2019, be approved;
  3. That Council Policy No. C03-001, The Budget Process, be rescinded; and
  4. That Council Policy No. C04-003, Staffing, be rescinded.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2

Election Agreement with Saskatoon’s School Divisions [File CK. 265-1]

• 1. That the City enter into a formalized, tri-partite election cost-sharing and responsibility agreement with Saskatoon Public Schools and Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools, including the cost-sharing formula passed by Council on November 15, 1982;
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary agreement as outlined within the report of the City Clerk dated March 18, 2019; and
  3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Saskatoon.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.3

Governance Review – Civic Naming Committee [File CK. 225-85]

• 1. That City Council delegate to The Civic Naming Committee the responsibility to organize the Names Master List by theme and priority of names;
  2. That the Administration be responsible for assigning the names from the Names Master List to City streets and other municipally-owned or controlled facilities as prioritized by The Civic Naming Committee; and
  3. That the required amendments to Policy No. C09-008, Naming of Civic Property and Development Areas Policy be made.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.4

2019 Annual Appointments – Civic Naming Committee [File CK. 225-85]

• That Councillors Davies, Dubois and Iwanchuk be appointed to the Civic Naming Committee for 2019.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.5

City Council Endorsement – Councillor D. Hill – Candidacy for FCM Board of Directors’ Third Vice-President [File CK. 155-2]

• That Saskatoon City Council endorse Councillor Darren Hill in his candidacy for Third Vice President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities at the upcoming annual convention.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

9.2

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.3

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

9.4

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

9.4.1

Active Transportation Implementation Plan [Files CK. 6000-5 and PL. 4110-12-7]

The following letters submitting comments were provided:

• Dr. Jasmine Hasselback, Saskatchewan Health Authority, dated March 18, 2019
• Kevin Dunbar, dated March 25, 2019

• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That the Active Transportation Implementation Plan be endorsed.
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk

  That the following words be added to the main motion: 

  "with the exception of the elements pertaining to the Downtown AAA Network, which is the subject of a future report to City Council; and

  That the Administration report back on the timing of implementation with a funding strategy."

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

  CARRIED

• Main Motion as Amended

  1. That the Active Transportation Implementation Plan be endorsed with the exception of the elements pertaining to the Downtown AAA Network, which is the subject of a future report to City Council; and
  2. That the Administration report back on the timing of implementation with a funding strategy

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED

• Motion Arising

  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That at the time of receiving the funding plan as part of the Transportation Master Plan, the Administration provide options for accelerating phased-in funding for addressing missing sidewalks and curb ramps.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

9.5.1

Workplace Transformation [File CK. 115-12]

Pursuant to earlier resolution, this item was moved to the end of the agenda.

A request to speak and information referred to therein from the City Solicitor dated March 25, 2019 was provided In Camera to members of City Council under sections 16(1)(b)(c) and (d) of LAFOIPP.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk

  That City Council go In Camera to consider a request to speak and information referred to therein from the City Solicitor under sections 16(1)(b)(c) and (d) of LAFOIPP.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  The meeting recessed at 4:28 p.m.

  Council convened In Camera at 4:37 p.m. in Committee Room A with all Council members present to deal with a request to speak and information referred to therein from the City Solicitor.

  City Manager Jorgenson and City Clerk Sproule were in attendance and City Solicitor Warwick joined the session at 5:05 p.m. to make a presentation. 

  Council agreed to go beyond 5:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.  Council moved to rise and report.  The In Camera portion of the meeting recessed at 5:15 p.m.

  Council reconvened publicly at 5:19 p.m. with all members of City Council present and reported as follows:

  
  
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That the information be received and the documentation and discussion remain In Camera under Sections 16(1)(b)(c) and (d) and 28(1) of LAFOIPP.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the meeting be extended beyond 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk
  1. That City Council transfer its existing reporting responsibilities for the City Solicitor to the City Manager;
  2. That the Office of the City Solicitor become a department of the City of Saskatoon, reporting directly to the City Manager;
  3. That City Council request that the City Solicitor prepare the appropriate amendments to Bylaw No 8174, The City Administration Bylaw, 2003 to reflect the revised reporting relationship, and return the amended Bylaw to the April 29,2019 meeting of City Council.
  4. That City Council direct the Administration to prepare a Council Policy that incorporates the protocols outlined in the body of this report.

  In Favour: (10)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.2.1

April 2019 Electrical Rate Change – Carbon Tax Charge [File CK. 1905-3]

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That the proposed April 1, 2019 rate changes be approved for Saskatoon Light & Power’s rates, as outlined in the report of the A/General Manager, Utilities and Environment dated March 25, 2019.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9573, The Electric Light and Power Amendment Bylaw, 2019, and give same its FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  That Bylaw No. 9573 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9573 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That Bylaw No. 9573 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: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10.3

Community Services

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.6

Strategy & Transformation

10.6.1

Curbside Organics and Waste Funding Options [File CK. 7830-4-2]

Pursuant to earlier resolution, this matter was brought forward and considered immediately following consideration of the Consent Agenda.

A letter requesting to speak and providing comments from Sara Harrison, Chair, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee, dated March 25, 2019 was provided.

Ms. Harrison addressed Council regarding this matter and requested that the report be forwarded to the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee for feedback.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That City Council go In Camera in order to receive legal advice under Section 21 of LAFOIPP.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Council convened In Camera at 2:25 p.m. in Committee Room A in order to receive legal advice with all Council members and the same members of the Administration that were present during consideration of this matter, including Director of Water and Waste Stream Munroe and Accounting Coordinator Olszewski.

  Council moved to rise and report.  The In Camera portion of the meeting recessed at 2:36 p.m. 

  Council reconvened publicly at 2:40 p.m. with all members of Council present, with the exception of Councillor Davies, and reported as follows:

  
  

• Rise and Report

  Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk

  That the information be received and the discussion remain In Camera under Section 21 of LAFOIPP.

  In Favour: (10)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Davies

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Councillor Davies re-entered the meeting.

  
  
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk

  That the matter be deferred until the June 2019 Regular Business meeting of City Council.

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Iwanchuk
  Against: (7)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  DEFEATED
• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That the Administration be directed to pursue Option 1 as outlined in the report of the Acting Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer dated March 25, 2019.

  In Favour: (5)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (6)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Jeffries

  DEFEATED
• Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  That the Administration be directed to pursue Option 3 as outlined in the report of the Acting Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer dated March 25, 2019

  In Favour: (4)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Iwanchuk
  Against: (7)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  DEFEATED
• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That the Administration be directed to pursue Option 2 as outlined in the report of the Acting Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer dated March 25, 2019.

  In Favour: (7)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (4)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Iwanchuk

  CARRIED
• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  That the Administration report on using the Federal Gas Tax for funding the entire cost of the capital project for the purchase of carts.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the report be referred to the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee for feedback including the resolution from City Council.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the Administration report back on additional Service Level Option of reducing pick up in the winter.

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

  CARRIED
• Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the Administration report back on options for current composters to opt out of the program.

  In Favour: (6)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Iwanchuk
  Against: (5)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED
• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  That the Administration provide an additional report at the appropriate time to the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services breaking down the costs of the waste funding shortfall and the costs of the organics program within option 2.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED

  The final resolution is as follows:

  1. That the Administration be directed to pursue Option 2 as outlined in the report of the Acting Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer dated March 25, 2019;
  2. That the Administration report on using the Federal Gas Tax for funding the entire cost of the capital project for the purchase of carts;
  3. That the report be referred to the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee for feedback including the resolution from City Council;
  4. Would the Administration report back on additional Service Level Option of reducing pick up in the winter;
  5. That the Administration report back on options for current composters to opt out of the program; and

  6. That the Administration provide an additional report at the appropriate time to the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services breaking down the costs of the waste funding shortfall and the costs of the organics program within option 2.

  The meeting recessed at 3:22 p.m. and reconvened at 3:30 p.m. with all members of City Council present with the exception of Councillor Gough.

  
  

10.7

Human Resources

10.7.1

2017 - 2018 Contract Negotiations – Saskatoon Civic Middle Management Association, Local No. 222 [File CK.4720-8]

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
  1. That the proposed changes set out in the revision to the 2017 – 2018 Collective Agreement with Saskatoon Civic Middle Management Association, Local 222 be approved; and
  2. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the revised contract under the Corporate Seal.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10.8

Public Policy & Government Relations

11.

LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

11.1

Office of the City Clerk

11.1.1

Notice of Annual General Meetings – The Saskatoon Gallery and Conservatory Corporation and The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc. [File CK. 175-27]

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That the City of Saskatoon, being a member of both The Saskatoon Gallery and Conservatory Corporation and The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc., appoint Charlie Clark, or in his absence, Mairin Loewen or Cynthia Block of the City of Saskatoon, in the Province of Saskatchewan, as its proxy to vote for it on its behalf at the Annual General Meetings of the members of The Saskatoon Gallery and Conservatory Corporation and The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc. to be held on the 26^th day of March, 2019 or at any adjournment or adjournments thereof.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

11.2

Office of the City Solicitor

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

14.1

Councillor S. Gersher - Special Needs Garbage Collection Service [File CK. 7830-3]

The City Clerk reported that Councillor Gersher provided the following notice of motion at the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on February 25, 2019.

“That the Administration report back with options and implications of special-needs collection services (waste, recycling and organics). As previously directed, Administration should engage with relevant stakeholders such as senior and disability services organizations as well as the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee to address accessibility needs as well as any updates required to the Special Needs Garbage Collection Service."

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That the Administration report back with options and implications of special-needs collection services (waste, recycling and organics). As previously directed, Administration should engage with relevant stakeholders such as senior and disability services organizations as well as the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee to address accessibility needs as well as any updates required to the Special Needs Garbage Collection Service.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

14.2

Councillor R. Donauer - Safe Consumption Site in Saskatoon [File CK. 255-6]

The City Clerk reported that Councillor R. Donauer provided the following Notice of Motion in accordance with section 65(1)(b) of Bylaw No. 9170, The Procedures and Committee Bylaw, 2014:

"Whereas the City of Saskatoon has been advised that there is currently an application underway for a Safe Consumption Site in Saskatoon; and

Whereas the City has been anecdotally advised that the City of Saskatoon has no role to play in such application; and

Whereas the Administration is yet to report on this process and any such role that the City of Saskatoon may or may not have;

I move that:

That the Administration report expeditiously on the impending application for a Safe Consumption Site in Saskatoon, and whether the City of Saskatoon has any role to play in the decision making process".

 

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  That the Administration report expeditiously on the impending application for a Safe Consumption Site in Saskatoon, and whether the City of Saskatoon has any role to play in the decision making process.

  In Favour: (11)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

15.

GIVING NOTICE

16.

URGENT BUSINESS

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

The Regular Business meeting adjourned at 5:24 p.m.