MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, November 19, 2018 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
• CFO & General Manager, Asset & Financial Management K. Tarasoff
• A/General Manager, Community Services L. Anderson
• A/General Manager, Corporate Performance D. Willems
• A/General Manager, Transportation & Utilities A. Gardiner
• 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 called the Regular Business meeting to order on Treaty Six Territory and the Homeland of the Metis People.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

Mayor Clark indicated that with Councillors Hill and Jeffries attending via conference call, their votes will be taken in the affirmative unless they verbally indicate otherwise.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
  1. That Councillors Hill and Jeffries be permitted to attend the Regular Business meeting via conference call;
  2. That the request to speak and comments from Angie Bugg, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee, dated November 16, 2018 be added to Item 6.1.1;
  3. That the following letters and requests to speak be added to Item 9.3.1:
     1. Request to Speak - Paul Buitenhuis, Arbutus Properties, dated November 14, 2018;
     2. Request to Speak - Angie Bugg, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee, dated November 16, 2018
  4. That the following letters and requests to speak be added to Item 9.4.1:
     1. Request to Speak - Robert Clipperton, Nutana Community Association, dated November 15, 2018;
     2. Submitting comments - Patrick Wolfe, dated November 16, 2018;
     3. Submitting comments and advising she will be present in the gallery for questions - Jian Liu, dated November 19, 2018;
  5. That the following requests to speak be added to Item 9.5.2:
     1. Andrew Shaw, NSBA, dated November 16, 2018;
     2. Peggy Sarjeant, Saskatoon Heritage Society, dated November 19, 2018;
  6. That the following requests to speak be added to Item 9.7.1:
     1. Malik Draz, President, USW Local 2014; dated November 16, 2018;
     2. Mark Gill, dated November 16, 2018
  7. That the speakers be heard and those items considered immediately following Unfinished Business in the following order:
  1. Item 6.1.1 - Angie Bugg
  2. Item 8.1.8 - Chris Guerette
  3. Item 9.3.1 - Paul Buitenhuis; Angie Bugg
  4. Item 9.4.1 - Robert Clipperton
  5. Item 9.5.2 - Andrew Shaw; Peggy Sarjeant
  6. Item 9.7.1 - Malik Draz; Mark Gill
  8. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

3.1

Councillor Gersher - Temporary Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licences and Proposed Amendments to Bylaw No. 9070 [File No. CK. 307-4]

Her family is in business with something that could be seen as to be in conflict with the taxi industry.

3.2

Councillor Iwanchuk - Organics Program – Issuance of Request for Proposal [CK. 7830-1]

She is employed with CUPE National and the issue is deciding whether the services is provided privately or publicly.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk

  ​​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting and Special Meeting of City Council held on October 22, 2018, be adopted.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

It was noted that Councillor Jeffries was present via conference call at 1:05 p.m.

5.1

Gold Infrastructure Award - Bridging for Tomorrow Project

Mayor Clark advised that on November 5, 2018 there was a conference for the Canadian Council for Partnerships and the City of Saskatoon accepted one of two gold awards for the Bridging for Tomorrow Project.

5.2

Saskatoon Hilltops - Canadian Bowl Championship

Councillor Davies congratulated the Saskatoon Hilltops for winning in the Canadian Bowl Championships.

5.3

Condolences - Bob Van Impe

Mayor Clark expressed condolences on the recent death of Bob Van Impe, who was a contributor to softball and sport in the community.

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Council considered the Consent Agenda items (not pulled) prior to consideration of Unfinished Business.

6.1

Additional Information for Waste and Organics [File No. CK. 7830-1]

The A/General Manager, Corporate Performance reviewed the provided report for additional information on the related matters under Unfinished Business.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That the report of the Acting General Manager, Corporate Performance Department, dated November 19, 2018, be received as information.

  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

6.1.1

Waste Management Levels of Service – Curbside Organics and Pay as You Throw Waste Utility [CK. 116-2 x 7830-1]

Report of the City Clerk:

"As background, a report of the A/GM Corporate Performance, received as information by City Council on October 22, 2018 is included.

On October 22, 2018, City Council further DEFERRED the following motions of September 24, 2018 to the November 19, 2018 meeting:

1. That curbside waste collection be funded as a utility;
2. That curbside organics collection be funded as a utility;
   Pending further information from Administration regarding:
   • Clarification on contamination of organics when funded by the mill rate and waste as a utility;
   • Clarification on the projected amortization period for capital expenditures should organics be funded by the mill rate;
   • Additional communication materials
3. That $13.6M in capital funding be approved to implement Option 1 and that funding be borrowed from the future utility.

As background, on October 22, 2018, City Council resolved:

1. That a city-wide curbside organics program be established;
2. That Option 1: year round, bi-weekly organics and waste collection be implemented as the new waste management service level for all curbside residential households;
3. That the compost depots continue to operate with the existing level of service;
4. That the Administration amend the draft RFP to reflect the City’s intent to implement an organics policy/program for the multi-unit residential sector by 2020; and
5. That the Administration amend the draft RFP to reflect the City’s intent to implement an organics bylaw for the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) sector within the next 2-4 years."

The following letters were provided:

Submitting Comments

• Carol Schmidt, dated October 22, 2018; and
• R. Doran Scott, RM of Blucher dated October 31, 2018.

Requesting to Speak

• Angie Bugg, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee, dated November 16, 2018

Ms. Angie Bugg addressed Council regarding this matter.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
  1. That curbside waste collection be funded as a utility;
  2. That curbside organics collection be funded as a utility;
  3. That $13.6M in capital funding be approved to implement Option 1 and that funding be borrowed from the future utility.
• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That motion 2 be amended by replacing the words "as a utility" with "by property tax".

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

  CARRIED

  THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED.

  
  

• In Deferral

  Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  That the motions in Item 6.1.1 be deferred until a decision is made with respect to implementing a program to deal with the large amounts of organic waste that come from commercial/industrial and multi-unit sectors.

  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

• Amendment:

  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That motion 1 be amended to replace the word "collection" with the words "program - variable bin-size model".

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

  CARRIED

• Amendment:

  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That motion 2 be amended by replacing the word "collection" with "program".

  In Favour: (8)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (3)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Dubois

  CARRIED

• Main Motion as Amended

  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  1.  That the curbside waste program - variable bin-size model" be funded as a utility;

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

  CARRIED

• It was noted that if motion 2 as amended passes, motion 3 would not be applicable.

  Main Motion as Amended:

  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  2.  That the curbside organics program be funded by property tax.

  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

  Councillor Gough withdrew motion 3 above with respect to capital funding.

  The resolution, including motions passed during the October 22, 2018 meeting and this meeting, is as follows:

  1. That a city-wide curbside organics program be established;
  2. That Option 1: year round, bi-weekly organics and waste collection be implemented as the new waste management service level for all curbside residential households;
  3. That the compost depots continue to operate with the existing level of service;
  4. That the Administration amend the draft RFP to reflect the City’s intent to implement an organics policy/program for the multi-unit residential sector by 2020;
  5. That the Administration amend the draft RFP to reflect the City’s intent to implement an organics bylaw for the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) sector within the next 2-4 years;
  6. That the curbside waste program - variable bin-size model be funded as a utility; and
  7. That the curbside organics program be funded by property tax.
  
  

6.1.2

Ability-to-Pay Considerations for an Expanded Curbside Waste Utility [CK. 7830-1]

On October 22, 2018, City Council further DEFERRED consideration of the following motion of September 24, 2018, to the November 19, 2018 meeting of City Council.

1. That the guiding principles outlined in the September 10, 2018 report of the A/General Manager, Corporate Performance set the framework and future rates of the Unified Waste Utility; and
2. That the following collective benefit services remain funded by property taxes and not be funded by the new waste utility: Recovery Park, City-wide organics and recycling depots, Household Hazardous Waste programs, and administration, waste diversion planning, general education/enforcement, monitoring and reporting that benefits all programs.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  1.  That the guiding principles outlined in the September 10, 2018 report of the A/General Manager, Corporate Performance set the framework and future rates of the Unified Waste Utility; and

  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 Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  2.  That the following collective benefit services remain funded by property taxes and not be funded by the new waste utility: Recovery Park, City-wide organics and recycling depots, Household Hazardous Waste programs, and administration, waste diversion planning, general education/enforcement, monitoring and reporting that benefits all programs.

  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

6.1.3

Unified Waste Utility – Utility Rate Setting Philosophy [CK. 1905-1 x 7830-1]

On October 22,2018, City Council further DEFERRED consideration of the following motion of September 24, 2018, to the November 19, 2018 meeting of City Council.

1. That Administration be directed to recommend initial utility rates that encourage diversion; and
2. That Administration implement Option Three as the multi-year rate setting philosophy for the Unified Waste Utility, should it be approved

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  1.  That Administration be directed to recommend initial utility rates that encourage diversion; and

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

  CARRIED
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  2.  That Administration implement Option Three as the multi-year rate setting philosophy for the Waste Utility.

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

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

  3.  That an administrative follow-up report be submitted to the Governance and Priorities Committee at the appropriate time.

  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

6.1.4

Organics Program – Issuance of Request for Proposal [CK. 7830-1]

• Councillor Iwanchuk declared a conflict on this item. (She is employed with CUPE National and the issue is deciding whether ;the services is provided privately or publicly.)

The City Clerk reported that the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services requested that this matter be considered alongside the other reports on the waste utility.

She excused herself from discussion and voting on the matter and left the Council Chamber.

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That the report of the A/General Manager, Corporate Performance Department, dated November 6, 2018, be received as information.

  In Favour: (10)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Councillor Iwanchuk re-entered the Council Chamber.

  
  

6.1.5

Multi-Material Stewardship Western Funding Update and Recommendations [CK. 7830-5, 1860-1, x 1815-1]

The City Clerk reported that the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services considered this matter and resolved to provide recommendations to City Council's 2019 Business Plan and Budget deliberations.  Committee further requested that this matter be provided to this meeting for information and considered alongside the other waste utility reports.

 

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That the information be received.

  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 3:05 p.m. and reconvened at 3:20 p.m.  All members of Council were present when the meeting re-convened with the exception of Councillor Hill.

  
  

7.

QUESTION PERIOD

7.1

Councillor H. Gough - Future Municipal Elections - Reporting

Councillor Gough asked if there will be reporting regarding future elections.

City Clerk Sproule indicated that the intent is to bring an information report forward outlining the changes to The Local Government Elections Act and any challenges or implications as a result.

Councillor Loewen re-entered the Council Chamber.

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

Item 8.1.8 was removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.7; 8.2.1 to 8.2.6; 8.3.1 to 8.3.2; 8.4.1 to 8.4.4; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.2 be adopted as one motion.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.1.1

2018 Adjusted, and 2019 Preliminary Prepaid Servicing Rates (Direct and Offsite) [File No. CK 4216-1 and TU 4216-1]

• 1. That an adjustment be approved to the 2018 Prepaid Service Rates, as submitted under Attachment 1 of the November 5, 2018 report of the A/General Manager, Transportation & Utilities Department; and
  2. That the Preliminary 2019 rates be set at the 2018 rates, and adjusted in late 2019 based on actual 2019 contract costs.

8.1.2

Parks and Recreation Levy and Community Centre Levy - Rates - 2018  [File No. CK 4216-1 and RS 4216-1]

• 1. That adjustments to the 2018 Parks and Recreation Levy rate, as outlined in the November 5, 2018 report of the General Manager, Community Services Department, be approved; and
  2. That the 2018 Community Centre Levy rates for each developing neighbourhood, as outlined in the November 5, 2018 report of the General Manager, Community Services Department, be approved.

8.1.3

Stand-Alone Funding Agreements for 2019 [File No. CK 1871-1, x1700-1 and RS 1870-1]

• 1. That the request for a one-year extension of the current funding agreements with Stand-Alone Grant recipients, subject to 2019 budget, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor prepare the appropriate funding agreements in accordance with the terms set out in the November 5, 2018 report of the General Manager, Community Services Department for 2019, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Saskatoon.

8.1.4

Proposed Replacement of Sports Participation Grant and Amendments to Policy No. C03-003, Reserves for Future Expenditures [File No. CK 1871-5, x1815-0 and  RS 1870-2-6]

• 1. That the Sports Participation Grant be replaced by a Sport Projects Grant; and
  2. That Policy No. C03-003, Reserves for Future Expenditures, be amended as outlined in the November 5, 2018 report of the General Manager, Community Services Department.

8.1.5

Lease Agreement Renewal – North Saskatchewan Rugby Union Inc. [File No. CK 610-1 and RS 290-65]

• 1. That the extension to the lease agreement between the City of Saskatoon and the North Saskatchewan Rugby Union Inc., in accordance with the terms set out in the November 5, 2018 report of the General Manger, Community Services Department, be approved;
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement; and
  3. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate agreement under the Corporate Seal.

8.1.6

Winter Recreation Park at Diefenbaker Park (Optimist Hill) – Budget Adjustment Request [File No. CK 4205-39, x1702-1  and RS 4206-DI]

• That the proposed budget adjustment of $100,000, with funding from the Dedicated Lands Reserve, for Capital Project No. 2602 – Winter Recreation Park at Diefenbaker Park, be approved.

8.1.7

Montgomery Place Local Area Plan [File No. CK 4000-17 and PL 4110-33]

• That the key strategies and recommendations in the Montgomery Place Local Area Plan, as outlined in the November 5, 2018 report of the General Manager, Community Services Department, be approved.

8.1.8

Inquiry - Landscaping after Home Construction [File No. CK 4131-1 and PL 116-1 (BF 20-17)]

A request to speak from Chris Guerette, Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association dated November 7, 2018 was provided and Ms. Guerette was heard.

• Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the information be received.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.2.1

Public Transit Infrastructure Funding Budget Adjustments [File No. CK. 1702-1 x 1815-1]

• 1.  That funds be transferred between the Public Transit Infrastructure Funding Capital Projects resulting in a net $0 increase as follows:

       a) 948 TU-New Sidewalks and Pathways be increased by $700,000

       b) 2448 TU-Intelligent Transportation System be increased by $450,000;

       c) 2541 CY-Growth Plan be decreased by $1.15M;

  2.  That Capital Project 537 TR-Terminals (subcomponents 03, 04 and 08) be closed with $390,704.99 to be returned to the Transit Capital Projects Reserve; 

  3.  That the Transit Capital Projects Reserve be amended to include transit-related infrastructure as an eligible expenditure;

  4. That the following Capital Projects be increased through funding from the Transit Capital Projects Reserve:

       a) 948 TU-New Sidewalks and Pathways $184,000;

       b) 1456 TU-Railway Crossing Safety Improvements $87,000;

       c) 1963 TU-Accessibility Implementation $30,000;

       d) 2448 TU-Intelligent Transportation System $89,000; and

  5.  That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary amendments to Bylaw No. 6774, The Capital Reserve Bylaw, to include other transit-related infrastructure as part of the approved list of capital expenditures under the Transit Capital Projects Reserve.

8.2.2

Award of Contract – Financial Reporting Management Software [File No. CK. 261-1]

• 1. That the proposal submitted by KPMG LLP for Financial Reporting Management Software 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 agreement under the Corporate Seal.

8.2.3

City Hall Back-up Power Generator Project Update [File No. CK. 640-1]

• 1. That an extension of services for Willms Engineering Ltd. to provide detailed design and contract administration of a back-up generator for City Hall and upgrade of the existing electrical systems at a cost of $120,000, plus applicable taxes, 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 agreement under the Corporate Seal.

8.2.4

Acquisition of Land – Neault Road and 33rd Street West for Intersection Upgrades [File No. CK. 4020-1]

• 1. That the Administration be authorized to purchase a portion of Surface Parcel No. 203411281 from Khalsa School Inc. and a portion of Surface Parcel No. 203179125 from Zhang Bros. Development Corp. for intersection upgrades to Neault Road at 33rd Street West, as per the terms noted in the report of the CFO/General Manager, Asset and Financial Management Department , dated November 5, 2018; 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.

8.2.5

Saskatoon Airport Authority Tax Abatement Agreement [File No. CK. 1965-1]

• 1. That the Saskatoon Airport Authority be granted a partial Tax Abatement Agreement for five years (2019 to 2023 inclusive); 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.

8.2.6

Saskatoon Airport Authority Request for Exemption [File No. CK. 1965-1]

• 1. That the Saskatoon Airport Authority be granted a property tax exemption for runways, taxiways, and aprons, based on the terms outlined in the report of the CFO/General Manager, Asset and Financial Management Department, for five years (2019 to 2023 inclusive);
  2. That the Administration contact the Minister of Education with respect to this request for a property tax exemption; and
  3. 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.

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.3.1

Storm Water Management Credit Program [CK. 8357-1]

• 1.That a Storm Water Management Credit program for Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and Multi-Unit Residential properties be implemented to provide the following maximum credits in three categories up to a total maximum credit of 50%:

  a. 20% for water quality treatment;

  b. 30% for reducing storm water runoff peak flow through on-site detention;

  c. 50% for reducing storm water runoff volume through on-site retention; and

  2.That the City Solicitor be requested to amend the new Storm Water Management Utility Bylaw, 2019 to include the approved Storm Water Management Credit program for implementation effective January 1, 2019.

8.3.2

The Storm Water Management Utility Bylaw, 2019 [CK. 7820-2 x 1905-2]

• That the City Solicitor be requested to consolidate Bylaw No. 8070, The Storm Water Management Utility Bylaw, 2001 and Bylaw No. 8987, The Storm Water Management Utility Bylaw, 2011 into a new bylaw, The Storm Water Management Utility Bylaw, 2019, and incorporate other recommended changes in the new bylaw as outlined in the report of the A/General Manager, Transportation & Utilities, dated November 6, 2018.

8.4

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.4.1

2019 Transportation Services Capital Budget Supplemental Information [Files CK 6320-1, x1702-1 and TS 6320-1]

• That the report of the A/General Manager, Transportation & Utilities Department dated November 6, 2018, be received as information.

8.4.2

Contract Extension for Corps of Commissionaires [Files CK. 5000-1 and PL 6120-011]

• 1. That the current contracts be extended to the North Saskatchewan Division of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, until December 31, 2019, as a sole source, for the following services:

      a. Parking Enforcement and Document Services;

      b. Impound Lot Security and Administration;

      c. Impounding Bylaw Enforcement Services;

      d. Red Light Camera Services; and

  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary agreement for execution by His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk, under the corporate seal.

8.4.3

Saskatoon Transit – Operator Uniform Apparel – Award of Contract [Files CK 1000-1 and TR 7301-10-2018]

• 1. That the proposal submitted by Martin & Levesque Inc. for the supply of Transit Operator Uniform apparel, for a total estimated cost over two years of $177,156 (including GST and PST) be approved; and
  2. That Purchasing Services issue the appropriate blanket purchase order contract.

8.4.4

Vehicle Mounted 3D Survey System – Budget Adjustment Request [Files CK 261-1, x1702-1 and TS 1000-6]

• That a budget adjustment in the amount of $250,000 to Capital Project #1041 – Benchmark Rehabilitation funded from the Land Development - Prepaid Engineering Reserve in the amount of $80,000 and from the Infrastructure Replacement – Water and Wastewater Reserve in the amount of $170,000 be approved for the purchase of a Vehicle Mounted 3D Survey system, including associated software, and staff training.

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Council Referral - Arts, Culture and Events Venues - Request for Report on Workplace Diversity and Inclusion (File No. CK. 175-31 x 175-1 x 175-28 x 4500-1)

• That the submission of the Remai Modern be received as information.

8.5.2

Workplace Transformation Journey: Corporate Reorganization (File No. CK. 115-12)

• 1. That the new corporate structure be approved as outlined in the report of the City Manager dated November 13, 2018;
  2. That the City Solicitor be instructed to bring back any necessary bylaw amendments resulting from the approval of the new corporate structure;
  3. That the City Manager proceed with implementing the new corporate structure and it be effective January 1, 2019; and
  4. That the Administration report back on the development of a strategy to incorporate sustainability-lens into all areas of the corporation.

9.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND ADMINISTRATION

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development And Community Services

9.2

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.3

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities And Corporate Services

9.3.1

Recommendations Report for a Low Emissions Community (Saskatoon’s Climate Change Mitigation Business Plan) – Award of RFP [CK. 375-4 x 375-5]

The following requests to speak were provided:

• Paul Buitenhuis, Arbutus Properties, dated November 14, 2018; and
• Angie Bugg, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee, dated November 16, 2018.

Mr. Buitenhuis and Ms. Bugg addressed Council regarding this matter.

Councillor Hill returned to the meeting via conference call during the presentations.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen
  1. That the proposal submitted by Sustainability Solutions Group for the Climate Change Mitigation Business Plan: Mapping and Modeling at an estimated cost of $100,000 be approved; and
  2. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents as prepared by the City Solicitor under the Corporate Seal.

  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 Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That the Administration report through the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services on some of the strategic prioritization and financing tools available to support the future implementation plan for the Low Emissions Community plan.

  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

9.4

Standing Policy Committee on Transportation

9.4.1

Right-of-Way Boulevard Leases – Policy Update [Files CK 4070-2 and x4070-0]

The following letters were provided:

• Comments - Paula Lichtenwald, Chair, Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, dated November 12, 2018
• Comments - Patrick Wolfe, dated November 16, 2018
• Comments - Jian Liu, dated November 19, 2018
• Request to Speak - Robert Clipperton, Nutana Community Association, dated November 15, 2018

Mr. Clipperton addressed Council regarding this matter.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That the lease rates for existing commercial leases be revised to reflect fair market value.

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

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

  That Administration report back on the feasibility of offering the six residential ROW lease holders the option of purchasing their leased land. This would be with the understanding that these sales are intended to wrap up the lease program without setting up a new policy of selling ROW going forward.

  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

2019 Annual Appointments – Boards, Commissions and Committees (File No. CK. 225- x 175-)

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk

  That the recommended appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees and any further direction, as noted by the City Clerk and attached to this report, be approved.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.5.2

TCU Place / SaskTel Centre Market Analysis (File No. CK. 611-3 x 620-3)

The following requests to speak were provided:

• Andrew Shaw, NSBA, dated November 16, 2018;
• Peggy Sarjeant, Saskatoon Heritage Society, dated November 19, 2018

Mr. Shaw and Ms. Sarjeant address Council regarding this matter.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  1. That the Administration be directed to include a future Arena/convention centre when planning the future of Saskatoon’s Downtown;

  2. That the focus of the planning work include consideration of an entertainment district, not just an arena and/or convention facility;

  3. That the Administration report back on terms of reference for a process for identifying the best location for a future entertainment district and how it would fit into a wider vision for a strong downtown for the future and that this process include strategic stakeholder engagement with community partners including consideration of:

  -Demands on Infrastructure
  -Transit
  -Parking
  -Future residential growth
  -Heritage resource consideration

  -Optimal location in relation to other key destination in the downtown including:

      -River Landing
      -Midtown Plaza
      -North Downtown
      -All Business Improvement Districts
      -Adjacent residential neighbourhoods
      -Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce
      -NSBA;

  4. That one of the overall principles be to seek approaches that minimize the reliance on Property taxes to pay for this arena; and

  5. That the approach also recognize that while the City of Saskatoon has a leadership role, it will take collaboration with stakeholders and the community as a whole to come up with the best solution.
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  That the words in motion 3 following "...downtown for the future" be removed.

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

  CARRIED

• Main Motion as Amended

  Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Block
  1. That the Administration be directed to include a future Arena/convention centre when planning the future of Saskatoon’s Downtown;
  2. That the focus of the planning work include consideration of an entertainment district, not just an arena and/or convention facility;
  3. That the Administration report back on terms of reference for a process for identifying the best location for a future entertainment district and how it would fit into a wider vision for a strong downtown for the future;
  4. That one of the overall principles be to seek approaches that minimize the reliance on Property taxes to pay for this arena; and
  5. That the approach also recognize that while the City of Saskatoon has a leadership role, it will take collaboration with stakeholders and the community as a whole to come up with the best solution.

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

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

  That the hour of the meeting be extended beyond 5:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

  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

9.6

Asset & Financial Management Department

9.7

Community Services Department

9.7.1

Temporary Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licences and Proposed Amendments to Bylaw No. 9070 [File No. CK. 307-4]

• Councillor Gersher declared a conflict on this item. (Her family is in business with something that could be seen as to be in conflict with the taxi industry.)

Requests to Speak provided:

• Malik Draz, President, USW Local 2014, dated November 16, 2018
• Mark Gill, dated November 16, 2018

She excused herself from discussion and voting and left the Council Chamber.

Mr. Draz and Mr. Gill addressed Council regarding this matter.

• Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That the date in motion 1 be amended to read "until September 2, 2019".

  In Favour: (6)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (2)	Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Dubois
  Absent: (2)	Councillor Hill, and Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED

  The Amendment was carried.

  
  
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That the hour of the meeting be continued beyond 5:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

  In Favour: (7)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (3)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Iwanchuk

  CARRIED

  The meeting was recessed at 5:25 p.m. and reconvened at 6:32 p.m. following the Public Hearing meeting.  All members of City Council were present with the exception of Councillors Hill and Jeffries.

  
  
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  That the City Solicitor be instructed to amend Bylaw No. 9070, The Taxi Bylaw, 2014, to:

  1. extend 16 temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licences until January 17, 2019, and to include a new term from January 18, 2019, until September 2, 2020; and
  2. clarify that the allocation of temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licences be assigned proportionate to the number of permanent taxi licences in each brokerage’s fleet as of December 31, 2018.

• Administration noted that pending approval of motion 1 as amended, motion 2 should be withdrawn.

  Main Motion as amended

  Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

   

  That the City Solicitor be instructed to amend Bylaw No. 9070, The Taxi Bylaw, 2014, to extend 16 temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licences until January 17, 2019, and to include a new term from January 18, 2019, until September 2, 2019.

  In Favour: (6)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (2)	Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Dubois
  Absent: (2)	Councillor Hill, and Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED

  By unanimous consent, motion 2 was withdrawn.

  Councillor Gersher re-entered the meeting.

  
  

9.8

Corporate Performance Department

9.9

Transportation & Utilities Department

9.10

Office of the City Clerk

9.11

Office of the City Solicitor

9.11.1

Business Improvement Districts – Financial Reporting - Proposed Bylaw 9496 [File No. CK. 1680-1]

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No.9496, The Business Improvement Districts Amendment Bylaw, 2018 and give same its FIRST reading.

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

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 9496 now be read a SECOND time.

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

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

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9496 read a third time at this meeting.

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

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

  ​That Bylaw No. 9496 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: (9)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Loewen
  Absent: (2)	Councillor Hill, and Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.12

Other Reports

10.

INQUIRIES

11.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

12.

GIVING NOTICE

13.

URGENT BUSINESS

14.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

15.

ADJOURNMENT

The Regular Business Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.