AGENDA
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

9:30 A.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

Submissions providing comments and/or requesting to speak will be accepted for public meetings using the online form at saskatoon.ca/writetocouncil. If your submission includes a request to speak, you will be contacted by a representative from the City Clerk’s Office with further information. Submissions will be accepted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday the week of the meeting.

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

The Chair will call the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People and confirm roll call. 

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Recommendation

  ​That the agenda be confirmed as presented.

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommendation

  ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on August 30, 2023, be approved.

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

National MMP Capstone Award for Business Focus - Brian Sibley, Saskatoon Water

5.2

Council Members

This is a standing item on the agenda in order to provide Council Members an opportunity to provide any public acknowledgements. 

6.

QUESTION PERIOD

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Recommendation

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.4; 8.3.1 to 8.3.3; 8.4.1 and 8.5.1 to 8.5.5 be adopted as one motion.

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

Carbon Monoxide Alarms in Residential Buildings [PDCS2023-0103]

• Recommendation
  1. That Option 2 be adopted for addressing carbon monoxide alarms as required in the Saskatchewan Fire Regulations, and
  2. The City Solicitor be instructed to draft the required amendments to Bylaw No. 7990, the Fire and Protective Service Bylaw, 2001.

8.1.2

Funding for Saskatoon Light & Power Fleet EV Charging Stations [EUCS2023-0902]

• Recommendation
  1. That Capital Project P.01281 Investigate New Power Supply be increased by $30,000 funded by Eco-West Canada’s Electric Vehicle Charger Program;
  2. That existing funds within Capital Project P.01281 Investigate New Power Supply be utilized for the purchase and installation of the electric vehicle chargers; and
  3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements from the Electric Vehicle Charger Program under the Corporate Seal.

8.1.3

Natural Resources Canada Project Applications [EUCS2023-0903]

• Recommendation
  1. The Administration be directed to submit applications to Natural Resources Canada’s Climate Change Adaptation Program and the Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative; and
  2. That if the applications are successful, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal.

8.1.4

2024 Curbside Garbage Utility Implementation and Proposed Rates [EUCS2023-0804]

• Recommendation
  1. That the implementation plan, as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment dated September 5, 2023, be approved; and
  2. That Administration include the proposed garbage utility fees in the 2024/2025 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget meetings, which include a flat fee for the first six months of 2024 and a variable fee thereafter.

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Shaheed Minar Commemorative Monument [PDCS2023-0902]

• Recommendation
  1. That the Shaheed Minar monument be accepted by the City of Saskatoon, as a donation;
  2. That Mahoney Park, in the Kensington neighbourhood, be approved as the monument’s location; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary donation agreement between the donor, The Bangladeshi Community Association of Saskatchewan and the City of Saskatoon, and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.

8.3.2

Geophysics Research at Nutana Pioneer Cemetery [PDCS2023-0903]

• Recommendation
  1. That the request to complete geophysics analysis at the Nutana Pioneer Cemetery be approved;
  2. That City Council delegate its power to approve the alteration, disturbance, restoration, or repair of Nutana Pioneer Cemetery for research purposes to the General Manager, Community Services or their designate; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be instructed to draft the required bylaw.

8.3.3

Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Program – 1011, 1013 and 1015 Idylwyld Drive North [PDCS2023-0904]

• Recommendation
  1. That a five-year tax abatement, equivalent to 60.67% of the incremental City of Saskatoon, Library and Education property taxes for the development of 1011, 1013 and 1015 Idylwyld Drive North, be approved;
  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 agreement under the Corporate Seal; and
  3. That the five-year tax abatement on the incremental taxes be applied to the subject property, commencing the next taxation year which follows the completion of the project.

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Temporary Lease of City-owned Parking Lot to Saskatchewan Health Authority for a Park N’ Ride – South Caswell Hill [FI2023-0903]

Administration has provided follow-up information following the September 6, 2023 Standing Policy Committee on Finance meeting.

• Recommendation
  1. That a lease agreement for 232 and 240 Avenue C North with a five-year term and six-month termination option between the City of Saskatoon and Saskatchewan Health Authority be approved as outlined in this report; 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 agreement under the Corporate Seal.

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Governance Review – Other Bodies – Appeal Boards [GPC2023-0601]

• Recommendation
  1. That the Property Maintenance Appeal Board, Saskatoon Private Swimming Pools Appeal Board, Environmental Management Appeal Board, Fire Appeal Board, Saskatoon License Appeal Board, Access Transit Appeal Board and City Mortgage Appeal Board be combined into one Appeal Board, with the membership being different than the Board of Revision and maintain the Development Appeals Board as a separate entity (Option 2: Combine All Appeal Boards Established under The Cities Act into One Appeal Board and Maintain the Development Appeals Board as a Separate Appeal Board);
  2. That the Administration report back to City Council through the Governance and Priorities Committee with Terms of Reference for the new Appeal Board that includes seven members and qualifications outlined in this report;
  3. That the compensation provided to members of the new Appeal Board be increased and provided to Appeal Board members on a per meeting basis upon approval of the new Terms of Reference (Option 2: Increase the Compensation Provided to Appeal Board Members and Provide on a Per Meeting Basis);
  4. That the current recruitment strategy remain unchanged;
  5. That the City Solicitor bring forward any required bylaw amendments to implement the new Appeal Board structure;
  6. That the Administration amend all policies as required to implement the new Appeal Board Structure; and
  7. That the Governance Subcommittee be instructed to amend Policy No. C01-003, Appointment to Civic Boards, Commissions, Authorities and Committees to add flexibility to the prohibition against a member participating on more than one board at a time.

8.5.2

2024 Appointments of Deputy Mayor [GPC2023-0901]

• Recommendation

  That the 2024 appointments of Deputy Mayor, as described in the report of the City Clerk dated September 13, 2023, and detailed in Appendix 1, be approved.

8.5.3

2024 City Council and Committee Meeting Schedule [GPC2023-0908]

• Recommendation

  That the 2024 Council and Committee meeting schedule as contained in Option 1 in the September 13, 2023 report of the City Clerk be approved.

8.5.4

Appointment – Municipal Planning Commission [CK 225-4-3]

• Recommendation

  That Joshua Delainey be appointed as a civic representative to the Municipal Planning Commission to the end of 2026.

8.5.5

2024 Appointments – Members of City Council to Standing Policy Committees [CK 225-4-3]

• Recommendation
  1. That all members of City Council be appointed to the Governance and Priorities Committee for 2024; and
  2. That the following appointments of members of City Council to each Standing Policy Committee (SPC) for 2024, be approved:

  SPC on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services

  Councillor T. Davies

  Councillor S. Gersher

  Councillor H. Gough

  Councillor D. Hill

  Councillor M. Loewen

  SPC on Transportation

  Councillor R. Donauer

  Councillor B. Dubois

  Councillor D. Hill

  Councillor S. Gersher

  Councillor D. Kirton

  SPC on Planning, Development and Community Services

  Councillor C. Block

  Councillor T. Davies

  Councillor H. Gough

  Councillor M. Loewen

  Councillor Z. Jeffries

  SPC on Finance

  Councillor C. Block

  Councillor R. Donauer

  Councillor B. Dubois

  Councillor Z. Jeffries

  Councillor D. Kirton

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS (not on Consent Agenda)

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

9.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

9.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

9.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.3

Community Services

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.6

Strategy & Transformation

10.7

Human Resources

10.8

Public Policy & Government Relations

11.

LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

11.1

Office of the City Clerk

11.2

Office of the City Solicitor

11.2.1

Street Name Change from John A MacDonald Road to miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road - Proposed Bylaw No. 9921 [ADV2023-0802]

The following letters submitting comments are provided:

• Jacqueline Kurmey, dated September 2, 2023;
• Katherine Treen, dated September 4, 2023; 
• Lana Erickson, dated September 8, 2023; 
• Wayne Isaac, dated September 10, 2023; and
• Philippe Bouchard, dated September 14, 2023. 

• Recommendation
  1. That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9921, A bylaw of the City of Saskatoon to change the name of a certain street in the City of Saskatoon as shown on Plan Nos. 74S10164, 69S16660 and 69S16959; and
  2. That all proper officers of the City of Saskatoon take the appropriate action to carry the said change into effect and have the registered plan affected properly amended.

11.2.2

The Capital Reserve Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2) - Proposed Bylaw No. 9922 [EUCS2023-0801]

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9922, The Capital Reserve Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2).

11.2.3

The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 3) - Proposed Bylaw No. 9923 [TS2023-0803]

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9923, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 3).

11.2.4

The Fire and Protective Services Amendment Bylaw, 2023 - Proposed Bylaw No. 9924 [EUCS2023-0807]

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9924, The Fire and Protective Services Amendment Bylaw, 2023.

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

14.1

Councillor R. Donauer - Capital Budget Funding Sources [CC2023-0901]

In accordance with Section 65 of The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 9170, TAKE NOTICE that Councillor Donauer will move: 

1. "That the Administration report back regarding the planned 2024/2025 contributions to capital/reserves including whether the reserve is funded via the property tax, utility or self-balancing program;
2. That the Administration report include the implications if a 3% reduction was made to each reserve; and 
3. That the Administration report include a summary all 2024/2025 capital projects and their funding source.”

15.

URGENT BUSINESS

16.

GIVING NOTICE

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT