PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

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Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • Councillor B. Dubois, Chair
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries, Vice-Chair
  • Councillor C. Block
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor S. Gersher
  • His Worship Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)
ALSO PRESENT:
  • Councillor A. Iwanchuk
  • General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
  • Solicitor D. Kowalski
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant, in attendance in the Council Chamber
  • Committee Assistant J. Fast

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 the roll call of the members in attendance via teleconference.

2.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
This item has attachments. 

1.Email - 7.1.1 - RBID cover email.pdf
2.Email - 7.1.1 - RBID - Bike Bylaw Letter to Council.pdf
3.Email - 7.1.1 - RBID - May 1 2020 Bike Bylaw Letter to Council.pdf
4.Email - 7.1.1 - Ingrid Larson - Bicycle Bylaw Update_Redacted.pdf
5.Email - 7.1.1 - Ingrid Larson - attachment.pdf
6.Email - 7.1.3 - Denis Tetu_Redacted.pdf
7.Email - 7.1.3 - Denis Tetu attachment_Redacted.pdf
8.Email - 7.1.3 - Raj Randhawa - 7.1.3_Redacted.pdf
9.Email - 7.1.3 - Raj Randhawa - PP - Follow up to City report TS 6320-1.pdf
10.Email - 7.1.3 - Traci Baker - vehicle noise_Redacted.pdf
11.Email - 7.1.3 - Traci Baker - vehicle noise Attachment.pdf
12.7.1.3 Comments - Diadyk_Redacted(1).pdf
13.7.1.3 Comments - McClements_Redacted(1).pdf
14.Email - 7.3.1 - Anne Dooley_Redacted.pdf
15.Email - 7.3.1 - Richard Small_Redacted.pdf
16.Email - 7.3.1 - Jim Nowakowski_Redacted.pdf
17.7.3.1 Comments - Nowakowski_Redacted(2).pdf
18.7.3.1 Comments - Kloppenburg_Redacted(1).pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher
    1. That the following letters be added to Item 7.1.1:
      1. Avery Kroeker, Riversdale Business Improvement District, dated May 1, 2020;
      2. Ingrid Larson, dated May 3, 2020;
    2. That the following letters be added to Item 7.1.3:
      1. Denis Tetu, dated April 30, 2020;
      2. Raj Randhawa, dated May 3, 2020;
      3. Traci Baker, dated May 3, 2020;
      4. Elaine Diadyk, dated May 4, 2020;
      5. Jim McClements, dated May 4, 2020
    3. That the following letters be added to Item 7.3.1:
      1. Anne Dooley, dated May 1, 2020;
      2. Richard Small, dated May 1, 2020;
      3. Jim Nowakowski, dated May 2 and May 4, 2020;
      4. Cheryl Kloppenburg, dated May 4, 2020; and
    4. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, 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_Apr06_2020 - English.pdf

 

 

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the minutes of regular meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation held on April 6, 2020 be adopted.


    In Favour: (6)Councillor Jeffries, Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 

6.
COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)
 

6.1
Delegated Authority Matters
 

6.1.1
Sudden Relocation of the Place Riel Transit Terminal to College Drive [File No. CK 7311-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Email - Robert Clipperton_Redacted.pdf

An email from Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders of Saskatoon, dated April 5, 2020 was provided.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt provided a brief history.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That the information be received.


    In Favour: (6)Councillor Jeffries, Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Dubois

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.2
Matters Requiring Direction
 

6.3
Requests to Speak (new matters)
 

7.
REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION
 

7.1
Information Reports
 

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the reports contained in Items 7.1.1 and 7.1.4 to 7.1.6 be received as information.


    In Favour: (6)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.1
Bicycle Bylaw Update – High Traffic Corridors [File No. CK 5300-5-2]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Bicycle Bylaw Update - High Traffic Corridors.pdf
2.Append 1 - Written Submissions from Business Improvement Districts.pdf
3.Email - 7.1.1 - RBID cover email(1).pdf
4.Email - 7.1.1 - RBID - Bike Bylaw Letter to Council(1).pdf
5.Email - 7.1.1 - RBID - May 1 2020 Bike Bylaw Letter to Council(1).pdf
6.Email - 7.1.1 - Ingrid Larson - Bicycle Bylaw Update_Redacted(1).pdf
7.Email - 7.1.1 - Ingrid Larson - attachment(1).pdf

The following letters were provided:

  • Avery Kroeker, Riversdale Business Improvement District, dated May 1, 2020
  • Ingrid Larson, dated May 3, 2020

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented the report.

7.1.2
Chief Mistawasis Bridge Traffic Impact Assessment – May 2020 Update [File No. CK 6320-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Chief Mistawasis Bridge Traffic Impact Assessment - May 2020 Update.pdf
2.Append 1 - Map of Posted Speed Limit and Design Streets.pdf
3.Append 2 - NCP Wildlife Fatalities.pdf

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented the report.

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

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council that the speed limit on McOrmond Drive from Fedoruk Drive to the Northeast Swale be increased from 50 km/h to 60 km/h.


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

    CARRIED
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council that the speed limit on McOrmond Drive through the Northeast Swale be increased from 50 km/h to 60 km/h.


    In Favour: (3)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Dubois
    Against: (3)Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

    DEFEATED ON A TIED VOTE
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council that the speed limit on Central Avenue from Agra Road to south of Fedoruk Drive be increased from 50 km/h to 60 km/h.


    In Favour: (3)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Donauer
    Against: (3)Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

    DEFEATED ON A TIED VOTE

7.1.3
Vehicle Noise – May 2020 Update [File No. CK 375-2]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Vehicle Noise - May 2020 Update.pdf
2.Append 1 - Email from Saskatchewan Health Authority, dated March 1, 2020.pdf
3.Append 2 - Recent Noise Mitigation Approaches in Other Jurisdictions.pdf
4.Email - 7.1.3 - Denis Tetu_Redacted(1).pdf
5.Email - 7.1.3 - Denis Tetu attachment_Redacted(1).pdf
6.Email - 7.1.3 - Raj Randhawa - 7.1.3_Redacted(1).pdf
7.Email - 7.1.3 - Raj Randhawa - PP - Follow up to City report TS 6320-1(1).pdf
8.Email - 7.1.3 - Traci Baker - vehicle noise_Redacted(1).pdf
9.Email - 7.1.3 - Traci Baker - vehicle noise Attachment(1).pdf
10.7.1.3 Comments - Diadyk_Redacted.pdf
11.7.1.3 Comments - McClements_Redacted.pdf

The following letters submitting comments were provided:

  • Denis Tetu, dated April 30, 2020
  • Raj Randhawa, dated May 3, 2020
  • Traci Baker, dated May 3, 2020
  • Elaine Diadyk, dated May 4, 2020
  • Jim McClements, dated May 4, 2020

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

  • Moved By:Councillor Block

    That the report of the General Manager, Transportation and Construction dated May 4, 2020, and any other supporting information be sent to the 2022/2023 budget deliberations to consider contracting a vehicle noise mitigation specialist.


    In Favour: (6)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries

    That the Standing Policy Committee recommend to City Council that City Council advocate to the Provincial Government regarding the implementation of new legislation or regulations related to aftermarket noise modification on vehicles and fines for noise non-compliant vehicles.


    In Favour: (6)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    The Committee recessed at 3:58 p.m. and reconvened at 4:10 p.m.


7.1.4
Update on On-Street Pay Parking Time Zone Change [Files CK 6120-3, x6120-5]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Update on On-Street Pay Parking Time Zone Change.pdf

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented the report.

7.1.5
Airport Business Area Neighbourhood Traffic Review [File No. CK 6320-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Airport Business Area Neighbourhood Traffic Review.pdf
2.Append 1 - Airport Business Area Neighbourhood Traffic Review.pdf

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented the report.

7.1.6
Blairmore Suburban Centre Neighbourhood Traffic Review [File No. CK 6320-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Blairmore SC Neighbourhood Traffic Review.pdf
2.Append 1 - Blairmore Suburban Centre Neighbourhood Traffic Review.pdf

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented the report.

7.1.7
COVID-19 Transportation Response - May 2020 [File No. CK 270-7]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - COVID-19 Transportation Update - May 2020.pdf
2.Append 1 - Changes to Structure Crossings.pdf
3.Append 2 - Jurisdictional Scan.pdf
4.Append 3 - Pedestrian on Street Rules.pdf

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented the report.

Director of Transportation Magus, General Manager, Community Services Lacroix and Director of Emergency Management Organization Goulden-McLeod responded to questions of the Committee.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the report of the General Manager, Transportation and Construction dated May 4, 2020 be forwarded to City Council for information.


    In Favour: (6)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2
Approval Reports
 

7.2.1
Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw Update – Schedule No. 2 No Stopping [File No. CK 6320-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw Update - Schedule No. 2 No Stopping.pdf
2.Append 1 - Review of Other Jurisdictions.pdf

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented the report.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

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

    1. That Schedule No. 2 in Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw be amended to clarify that drivers should not stop along any medians.
    2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate amendment to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.2
Review of the Residential Parking Program [File No. CK 6120-4-2]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Review of the Residential Parking Program.pdf
2.Append 1 - Proposed Program Modifications.pdf
3.Append 2 - Summary of Engagement.pdf
4.Append 3 - Municipal Scan.pdf
5.7.2.2 - powerpoint RPP Review Presentation 3.pdf

Parking Policy & Permitting Manager Olexson provided a PowerPoint and together with General Manager, Community Services Lacroix responded to questions of the Committee.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

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

    1. That the recommended program modifications respecting the Residential Parking Program, as outlined in Appendix 1 of this report, be adopted;
    2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate amendments to Bylaw No. 7862, The Residential Parking Program Bylaw, 1999; and
    3. That the City Clerk be requested to repeal Policy C07-014, Residential Parking Permit Program.

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

    CARRIED

7.2.3
Saskatoon Transportation Strategy – Infrastructure Plan [Files CK 7000-1, x1700-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Saskatoon Transportation Strategy - Infrastructure Plan.pdf
2.Append 1 - Capital Reserve Summary.pdf
3.Append 2 - Transportation Projects and Programs (Big Picture Map).pdf
4.Append 3 - Prioritized Transportation Infrastructure Projects List.pdf
5.Append 4 - Project Backgrounds.pdf

Due to time constraints, this item was deferred to the next meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

7.3
Decision Reports
 

7.3.1
Parking in the Broadway Area – 1002 Broadway Avenue [File No. CK 6120-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Parking in the Broadway Area - 1002 Broadway Avenue.pdf
2.Append 1 - Site Visit Photos.pdf
3.Append 2 - Parking Supply and Demand.pdf
4.Append 3 - Meeting Minutes.pdf
5.Append 4 - Parallel Parking Solution.pdf
6.Email - 7.3.1 - Anne Dooley_Redacted(1).pdf
7.Email - 7.3.1 - Richard Small_Redacted(1).pdf
8.Email - 7.3.1 - Jim Nowakowski_Redacted(1).pdf
9.7.3.1 Comments - Nowakowski_Redacted.pdf
10.7.3.1 Comments - Kloppenburg_Redacted.pdf

Due to time constraints, it was suggested that this item be forwarded directly to the May 25, 2020 Regular Business meeting of City Council.

7.3.2
Capital Project #2550 – West Central Multi-Use Corridor – May 2020 Update [File No. CK 6000-5]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - CP2550 - West-Central Multi-Use Corridor - May 2020 Update.pdf

Due to time constraints, it was suggested that this item be forwarded directly to the May 25, 2020 Regular Business meeting of City Council.

8.
URGENT BUSINESS
 

9.
MOTIONS (Notice Previously Given)
 

10.
GIVING NOTICE
 

11.
IN CAMERA AGENDA ITEMS
 

12.
ADJOURNMENT
 

The meeting adjourned at 5:59 pm.

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