REVISED AGENDA
STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
PUBLIC MEETING

Monday, August 17, 2020 at 2:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, City Hall

Committee Members:

• Councillor A. Iwanchuk, Chair,
• Councillor C. Block, Vice Chair,
• Councillor R. Donauer,
• Councillor B. Dubois,
• Councillor M. Loewen,
• and His Worship Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Recommendation
  1. That the request to speak from Alex Fallon, SREDA on item 7.2.1 be withdrawn;
  2. That the letter from Todd Holmquist -  Saskatoon Wildlife Federation, dated August 14, 2020 be added to item 7.2.3; and
  3. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommendation

  That the minutes of Regular Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Finance held on June 15, 2020 be adopted.

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.

COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

6.1

Delegated Authority Matters

6.1.1

Meeting Procedures for The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan (Remai Modern) [File No. CK. 175-27]

A letter dated March 31, 2020 from Brenda McLean, Executive Assistant, Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan, regarding the Meeting Procedures for the The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc. is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received and forwarded to City Council for information.

6.2

Matters Requiring Direction

6.2.1

Meewasin Valley Authority Financial Statements - March 31, 2020 [File No. CK. 1870-10]

Meewasin Valley Authority Financial Statements - March 31, 2020 are provided.

• Recommendation

  That the Meewasin Valley Authority Financial Statements, March 31, 2020 be received and forwarded to City Council for information.

6.3

Requests to Speak (new matters)

7.

REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

7.1

Information Reports

• Recommendation

  That the reports contained in Items 7.1.1 to 7.1.3 be received as information.

7.1.1

2020 Update – Accessibility at Persephone Theatre [File No. CK. 620-5]

A report from the General Manager, Community Services Department is provided.

7.1.2

Semi-Annual Report – Builder and Developer Lot Supply – 2020 Mid-Year [File No. CK. 4110-1]

A report from the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

7.1.3

Update on Sale and Redevelopment – 321 Avenue C North – Former Saskatoon Transit Maintenance Facility [File No. CK. 4110-43 X 665-1]

A report from the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

7.2

Approval Reports

7.2.1

Incentive Application – ABC Canada Technology Group Ltd [File No. CK. 3500-13]

A report from the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

A request to speak from Alex Fallon, SREDA, dated July 22, 2020 has been withdrawn.

• Recommendation

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

  1. That the application from ABC Canada Technology Group Ltd. for a five-year tax abatement on the incremental portion of taxes at 522 38^th Street East, as a result of its development in 2020, be approved as follows:
     • 100% in Year 1;
     • 80% in Year 2;
     • 70% in Year 3;
     • 60% in Year 4;
     • 50% in Year 5; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare the appropriate agreements.

7.2.2

Request to Sell City-Owned Property – 2321 11th Street West [File No. CK. 4215-1]

A report from the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

• Recommendation
  1. That the Administration be authorized to sell 2321 11^th Street West (Lot 2, Block 183, Plan 80S31337, ISC Parcel No. 119977082) in the South West Industrial area to the highest bidder through a public tender process with reserve bid price, as outlined in the report to the Chief Financial Officer dated August 17, 2020;
  2. That if the parcel does not sell through the tender process, it be placed for sale over-the-counter on a first-come, first-served basis for a period of six months;
  3. That the Administration be authorized to entertain acceptable market price offers on the parcel if it remains unsold after the six-month period following the public tender closing date through the open market (standard terms) sales approach; and
  4. 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 agreement under the Corporate Seal.

7.2.3

Disposal of Former Saskatoon Police Service Outdoor Firing Range Auxiliary Training Building [File No. CK. 600-5]

A report from the Chief Financial Officer is provided.

A letter from Todd Holmquist -  Saskatoon Wildlife Federation, dated August 14, 2020 is provided.

• Recommendation

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

  1. That the Administration be authorized to dispose of the former Saskatoon Police Service Firing Range auxiliary building for $1 via an agreement with the Saskatoon Wildlife Federation to relocate the building to the Saskatoon Wildlife Federation at their sole expense; and 
  2. 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 agreements under the Corporate Seal.

7.3

Decision Reports

8.

URGENT BUSINESS

9.

MOTIONS (notice previously given)

10.

GIVING NOTICE

11.

IN CAMERA SESSION

11.1

Audit Matter [File No. CK. 1610-9] 

[In Camera - Economic, Financial and Other Interests - Section 17 of LAFOIPP]

11.2

Land Matter [File No. CK. 4110-46]

[In Camera - Economic/Financial - Land, Sections 17(1)d and (e) LAFOIPP]

11.3

Fraud Risk Program Assessment – Quarterly Update [File No. CK. 1600-1]

[In Camera - Economic, Financial and Other Interests - Section 17 of LAFOIPP]

12.

RISE AND REPORT (OPTIONAL)

13.

ADJOURNMENT