PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

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Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • Councillor B. Dubois, Chair
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries, Vice Chair
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor H. Gough
  • Councillor D. Kirton
  • His Worship Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)
ALSO PRESENT:
  • Councillor M. Loewen
  • Councillor D. Hill
  • General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
  • Solicitor D. Kowalski
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant, in Council Chamber
  • Committee Assistant H. Thompson in Council Chambers

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

The Chair called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis people and confirmed roll call of the members in attendance via teleconference.

2.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
This item has attachments. 

1.7.1.3 - SPC Trans - Comments - Brad Bourhis_Redacted(1).pdf
2.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Request to Speak - Brent Penner_Redacted.pdf
3.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Graham Woodworth_Redacted.pdf
4.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Kevin Dunbar_Redacted.pdf
5.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Peter Gallen_Redacted.pdf
6.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Bryan Cole_Redacted.pdf
7.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Samantha Molle_Redacted.pdf
8.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Braedon Stefanyshyn_Redacted.pdf
9.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Ken Andreen_Redacted.pdf
10.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Ramona Friesen_Redacted.pdf
11.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Naomi Piggot-Suchan_Redacted.pdf
12.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Laurence Thompson_Redacted.pdf
13.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Treyton Zary_Redacted.pdf
14.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Sherry Tarasoff_Redacted.pdf
15.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Mike Winter - Walking Saskatoon_Redacted.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    1. That the letter from Brad Bourhis, dated September 3, 2021, be added to item 7.1.3;
    2. That the following letters be added to item 7.3.1:
      1. Request to Speak
        1. Brent Penner, dated September 7, 2021;
      2. Submitting Communications
        1. Graham Woodworth, dated September 3, 2021;
        2. Kevin Dunbar, dated September 4, 2021;
        3. Peter Gallen, dated September 4, 2021;
        4. Bryan Cole, dated September 4, 2021;
        5. Samantha Molle, dated September 4, 2021;
        6. Braedon Stefanyshyn, dated September 4, 2021;
        7. Ken Andreen, dated September 4, 2021;
        8. Ramona Friesen, dated September 5, 2021;
        9. Naomi Piggott-Suchan, dated September 6, 2021;
        10. Laurence Thompson, dated September 6, 2021;
        11. Treyton Zary, dated September 6, 2021;
        12. Sherry Tarasoff, dated September 6, 2021; and
        13. Mike Winter, Walking Saskatoon, dated September 6, 2021.
    3. That the following item with a speaker be moved up on the agenda to be considered immediately following Unfinished Business;
      • Item 7.3.1 - Brent Penner
    4. That the agenda be confirmed as amended. 
    In Favour: (6)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Kirton, 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_Aug09_2021 - English (1).pdf

 

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That the minutes of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation meeting held on August 9, 2021 be adopted.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Kirton, and Mayor Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Item 7.3.1 was considered next. 


5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 

6.
COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)
 

6.1
Delegated Authority Matters
 

6.1.1
Sidney Knight - Veterans Parking Permit [File No. CK. 6120-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.SPC Trans - Sidney Knight - Veterans Parking Program_Redacted1.pdf

A letter from Sidney Knight dated August 17, 2021 was provided.

Director of Community Standards Richter advised the Committee of the Veteran's parking program as contained in the Traffic Bylaw and of a future review on the program.   

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That the information be received.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Kirton, and Mayor Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton

    That the Administration report back with potential changes to the Veterans Parking Program, that allows all veterans, whether they live in the city or not, to park for free either through applying for the program or through the use of veterans' plates including any cost implications.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Gough, Councillor Kirton, and Mayor Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Chair Dubois indicated that consideration of Items 7.1.1 and 7.2.1 will be deferred to the October meeting.  Item 7.1.2 was considered next.


6.2
Matters Requiring Direction
 

6.3
Requests to Speak (new matters)
 

7.
REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION
 

7.1
Information Reports
 

7.1.1
Victoria Avenue Bikeway, Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Improvement Project Follow-Up [File No. CK. 6000-5]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Victoria Avenue Bikeway, Pedestrian, and Traffic Safety Improvement Project Follow-Up .pdf
2.Append 1 - Design Standards for AT Facilities.pdf
3.Append 2 - Installation Treatment Type - Materials Used.pdf
4.Append 3 - Installation Approaches - Construction Delivery Methods.pdf
5.Append 4 - Project Delivery Models - Procurement Process.pdf
6.Append 5 - Plan-Design-Build Process Framework.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough

    That consideration of this report from the Administration be deferred to the October 4, 2021, Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (1)Mayor Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.2
Bus Rapid Transit Timeline Extension [File No. CK. 7300-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Bus Rapid Transit Timeline Extension.pdf

A report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction was provided.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented the report.

Public Engagement Manager Newell and Director of Major Projects and Preservation Willems addressed questions of the Committee related to Bus Rapid Transit engagement and contract services.

Mayor Clark excused himself from the meeting at 4:44 p.m.

  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton

    That the information be received.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Kirton, and Mayor Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.3
Walkway Evaluation and Closure – Draft New Policy [File No. CK. 6295-0]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Walkway Evaluation and Closure - New Policy.pdf
2.Append 1 - Walkway Evaluation and Closure Process Flowchart.pdf
3.Append 2 - New Walkway Evaluation and Closure Policy.pdf
4.7.1.3 - SPC Trans - Comments - Brad Bourhis_Redacted.pdf

A report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction along with a letter from Brad Bourhis, dated September 3, 2021 was provided.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented the report.

Director of Transportation Magus provided a PowerPoint addressed questions of the Committee related to graffiti removal and service to the walkways.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council that Administration be directed to continue to work with residents to mitigate the effects of walkways with CPTED reviews, improve maintenance, safety plans etc.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (1)Mayor Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Item 7.2.2 was considered next.


7.2
Approval Reports
 

7.2.1
Proposed Amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw – Schedule No. 4 and Schedule No. 6 [File No. CK. 6320-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw – Schedule No. 4 and Schedule No. 6.pdf
2.Append 1 - Proposed Speed Limits.pdf
3.Append 2 - Proposed Freeways and Expressways Map.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough

    That consideration of this report from the Administration be deferred to the October 4, 2021, Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (1)Mayor Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.2
Roadways Emergency Response Plan for Extreme or Unusual Snow Events [File No. CK. 270-8]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Roadways Emergency Response Plan for Extreme or Unusual Snow Events -Sept 2021.pdf
2.Append 1 - City of Saskatoon Roadways Emergency Response Plan.pdf

A report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction was provided.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented the report.

Director of Roadways, Fleet and Support Saric provided a PowerPoint address questions to the snow removal timeline around the transit stops.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

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

    That the Roadways Emergency Response Plan as provided within this report be approved in principle.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (1)Mayor Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Item 8. was considered next.


7.3
Decision Reports
 

7.3.1
Residential Speed Limit Review – Speed Limit and Eligible Streets [File No. CK. 6320-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Residential Speed Limit Review - Speed Limit and Eligible Streets.pdf
2.Append 1 - Council History.pdf
3.Append 2 - Triple Bottom Line Assessment.pdf
4.Append 3 - Saskatoon Transit Feedback.pdf
5.Append 4 - Anticipated Residential Speed Limit Review Project Schedule.pdf
6.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Ken Schultz_Redacted.pdf
7.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Trevor Neufeld_Redacted.pdf
8.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Rick Desmarais_Redacted.pdf
9.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Mike Smith_Redacted.pdf
10.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Brynn Harris-Hamm_Redacted.pdf
11.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Nathan Elke_Redacted.pdf
12.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Glenn Stephenson_Redacted.pdf
13.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Don Kossick_Redacted.pdf
14.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Request to Speak - Brent Penner_Redacted(1).pdf
15.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Graham Woodworth_Redacted(1).pdf
16.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Kevin Dunbar_Redacted(1).pdf
17.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Peter Gallen_Redacted(1).pdf
18.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Bryan Cole_Redacted(1).pdf
19.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Samantha Molle_Redacted(1).pdf
20.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Braedon Stefanyshyn_Redacted(1).pdf
21.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Ken Andreen_Redacted(1).pdf
22.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Ramona Friesen_Redacted(1).pdf
23.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Naomi Piggot-Suchan_Redacted(1).pdf
24.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Laurence Thompson_Redacted(1).pdf
25.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Treyton Zary_Redacted(1).pdf
26.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Sherry Tarasoff_Redacted(1).pdf
27.7.3.1 - SPC Trans - Mike Winter - Walking Saskatoon_Redacted(1).pdf

A report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction is provided.


The following letters are also provided:


Request to Speak

  • Brent Penner, dated September 7, 2021

Submitting Comments

  • Ken Schultz, dated August 11, 2021;
  • Trevor Neufeld, dated August 11, 2021;
  • Rick Desmarais, dated August 12, 2021;
  • Mike Smith, dated August 12, 2021;
  • Brynn Harris-Hamm, dated August 11, 2021;
  • Nathan Elke, dated August 19, 2021;
  • Glenn Stephenson, dated August 24, 2021;
  • Don Kossick, dated August 27, 2021;
  • Graham Woodworth, dated September 3, 2021;
  • Kevin Dunbar, dated September 4, 2021;
  • Peter Gallen, dated September 4, 2021;
  • Bryan Cole, dated September 4, 2021;
  • Samantha Molle, dated September 4, 2021;
  • Braedon Stefanyshyn, dated September 4, 2021;
  • Ken Andreen, dated September 4, 2021;
  • Ramona Friesen, dated September 5, 2021;
  • Naomi Piggott-Suchan, dated September 6, 2021;
  • Laurence Thompson, dated September 6, 2021;
  • Treyton Zary, dated September 6, 2021;
  • Sherry Tarasoff, dated September 6, 2021; and
  • Mike Winter, Walking Saskatoon, dated September 6, 2021.

A report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction was provided along with a letter requesting to speak from Brent Penner, dated September 7, 2021.

The following letters were also provided:

Submitting Comments

  • Ken Schultz, dated August 11, 2021;
  • Trevor Neufeld, dated August 11, 2021;
  • Rick Desmarais, dated August 12, 2021;
  • Mike Smith, dated August 12, 2021;
  • Brynn Harris-Hamm, dated August 11, 2021;
  • Nathan Elke, dated August 19, 2021;
  • Glenn Stephenson, dated August 24, 2021;
  • Don Kossick, dated August 27, 2021;
  • Graham Woodworth, dated September 3, 2021;
  • Kevin Dunbar, dated September 4, 2021;
  • Peter Gallen, dated September 4, 2021;
  • Bryan Cole, dated September 4, 2021;
  • Samantha Molle, dated September 4, 2021;
  • Braedon Stefanyshyn, dated September 4, 2021;
  • Ken Andreen, dated September 4, 2021;
  • Ramona Friesen, dated September 5, 2021;
  • Naomi Piggott-Suchan, dated September 6, 2021;
  • Laurence Thompson, dated September 6, 2021;
  • Treyton Zary, dated September 6, 2021;
  • Sherry Tarasoff, dated September 6, 2021; and
  • Mike Winter, Walking Saskatoon, dated September 6, 2021.

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt introduced the report.

Director of Transportation Magus provided a Powerpoint and addressed questions related to accident reporting, signage options and cost estimates.

Brent Penner provided a presentation to the Committee.

 

  • Moved By:Councillor Gough

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

    1. That Option 2 – 40 km/h Speed Limit for residential neighbourhoods be approved in principle;
    2. That Option A – Street Classification be approved in principle to determine street eligibility for the speed limit reduction in residential neighbourhoods; and
    3. That the 40 km/h speed limit in residential neighbourhoods be approved in principle for local streets.
    In Favour: (2)Councillor Gough, and Mayor Clark
    Against: (4)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    DEFEATED
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough

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

    2.  That Option A – Street Classification be approved in principle to determine street eligibility for the speed limit reduction in residential neighbourhoods; and

    3.  That the 40 km/h speed limit in residential neighbourhoods be approved in principle for local streets.

    As motion 1 was defeated, Committee did not vote on motions 2 and 3.


  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton

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

    That the Administration report back on the costs, grant options, and feasibility of a Speed Watch program, with a plan to adopt such a program or carry out a limited pilot project to help assess its worth.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Kirton, and Mayor Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved By:Councillor Gough

    That additional information about potential capital funding sources be included in the reports to City Council including external sources.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Kirton, Mayor Clark, and Councillor Gough
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    The Committee recessed at 4:19 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 4:31 p.m. with all members in attendance.

    Item 6.1.1 was considered next.


8.
URGENT BUSINESS
 

9.
MOTIONS (Notice Previously Given)
 

10.
GIVING NOTICE
 

11.
IN CAMERA AGENDA ITEMS
 

12.
ADJOURNMENT
 

The meeting adjourned at 5:29 p.m.

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