MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Meeting #:
Date:
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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 Z. Jeffries
  • Councillor M. Loewen
ABSENT:
  • Councillor A. Iwanchuk
ALSO PRESENT:
  • City Manager M. Totland
  • City Solicitor P. Warwick
  • CFO & General Manager, Asset & Financial Management K. Tarasoff
  • A/General Manager, Community Services L. Anderson
  • A/General Manager, Corporate Performance J. Jorgenson
  • A/General Manager, Transportation & Utilities A. Gardiner
  • City Clerk J. Sproule
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant

​The National Anthem was played and Mayor Clark called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Metis People.
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher
    1. That the rules of order be suspended to allow Councillor Hill to attend the November 20, 2017, Regular Business meeting via teleconference;
    2. That the agenda be reordered to deal with the items that have speakers in the order they appear on the agenda, and that consideration of any removed consent agenda items and remainder of items that do not have speakers, be dealt with following items with speakers;
    3. That the following letters requesting to speak be added to item 8.1.3:
      1. Shannon Vinish dated November 16, 2017;
      2. Kaela Tennent, dated November 19, 2017; and
      3. Daniel Gerle, dated November 20, 2017;
    4. That the letter from Sean Homenick, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee, dated November 14, 2017, requesting to speak be added to item 8.3.7;
    5. That the following letters be added to item 9.4.1:
      1. Submitting Comments
        1. Julie Kryzanowski, dated November 14, 2017;
        2. Kevin Dunbar, dated November 20, 2017; and
        3. Daryl Yablonski, dated November 20, 2017;
      2. Requesting to Speak - Brent Penner, Downtown YXE, dated November 17, 2017;
    6. That item 9.7.1 be considered with item 8.1.7;
    7. That the letter from Mary-Jo Devine, dated November 20, 2017, requesting to speak be added to item 11.3; and
    8. That the agenda be confirmed as presented.
    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

​There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

  • Recommendation
    Moved By:Councillor Davies
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on October 23, 2017, be adopted.

    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

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

Mayor Clark recognized Mr. Jesse Hines and Miss Casey Niu as recipients of the 2017 CUPE 59/City of Saskatoon Joint Scholarship.  He noted that both were not able to be in attendance as they are attending school out of the Province.

​The following items were removed from the Consent Agenda: 8.1.3, 8.1.7, 8.1.9; 8.2.5; 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.7 to 8.3.9; 8.4.1 and 8.4.3.

Councillor Hill (attending via teleconference) indicated that he will only note if his vote is against the item and if silent, his vote is for the item.

  • Recommendation
    Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.4 to 8.1.6, 8.1.8, 8.1.10, 8.1.11; 8.2.1 to 8.2.4; 8.3.3 to 8.3.6, 8.3.10 to 8.3.12; 8.4.2, 8.4.4; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.5 be adopted as one motion.

    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
  • Recommendation
    Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9474, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2017 (No. 4), and give same its FIRST reading.

    In Favour: (8)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Loewen
    Against: (2)Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Jeffries
    CARRIED
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That Bylaw No. 9474 now be read a SECOND time.

    In Favour: (8)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Loewen
    Against: (2)Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Jeffries
    CARRIED
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9474 read a third time at this meeting.

    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
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That Bylaw No. 9474 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: (8)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Loewen
    Against: (2)Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Jeffries
    CARRIED
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9472, Animal Control Amendment Bylaw, 2017 (No. 2), and give same its FIRST reading.

    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
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That the hour of the meeting be extended to 5:30 p.m. or completion of the agenda, whichever comes first.

    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
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    That Bylaw No. 9472 now be read a SECOND time.

    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
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9472 read a third time at this meeting.

    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
  • Moved By:Councillor Jeffries
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That Bylaw No. 9472 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: (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

The following letters were provided:

Request to Speak - Brent Penner, Downtown YXE, dated November 17, 2017

Submitting Comments:

- Carol Harris, dated November 7, 2017

- Julie Kryzanowski, dated November 14, 2017

- Kevin Dunbar, dated November 20, 2017

- Daryl Yablonski, dated November 20, 2017

Mr. Brent Penner spoke regarding connectivity of bike lanes, car convenience, and safety noting that all modes of transportation needs to be considered.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    1.  That a provision for protected bike lanes be included in the Downtown All Ages and Abilities cycling network;

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

    That Recommendation 3 be amended substituting wording related to 4th Avenue to read "that the bike lanes on 4th Avenue be removed when weather permits."

    In Favour: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Hill
    Against: (6)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    DEFEATED

    THE AMENDMENT WAS DEFEATED.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    2.  That the Administration develop a Downtown All Ages and Abilities cycling network (including protected bike lanes) in concert with other downtown policy and planning initiatives in 2018;

    In Favour: (8)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Against: (2)Councillor Davies, and Councillor Donauer
    CARRIED
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    3.  That the existing protected bike lanes on 23rd Street (from Spadina Crescent to Idylwyld Drive) and 4th Avenue (from 20th Street to 24th Street) be retained until the Downtown All Ages and Abilities cycling network plan is presented to City Council;

    In Favour: (6)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Against: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Hill
    CARRIED
  • 4.  That the report of the A/General Manager, Transportation & Utilities Department dated November 6, 2017 be forwarded to the Traffic Safety Committee for information; and

    In Favour: (9)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
    Against: (1)Councillor Davies
    CARRIED
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    5.  That the Administration look at opportunities to improve egress from the parkade on 100 block of 4th Avenue South.

    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 Loewen excused herself temporarily from the meeting at 2:48 p.m.

The City Clerk reported that Councillor D. Hill provided the following notice of motion at the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on October 23, 2017.

"Would the Administration report on the development of a community engagement policy for Saskatoon Light and Power to follow when they are replacing or installing new infrastructure.  The policy should be similar to, but not limited to, to the community engagement policy used for cell tower installations.  One particular focus should include a process to minimize the visual impact of major infrastructure in residential neighborhoods."

​A request to Speak from Mary-Jo Devine, dated November 20, 2017, was provided.

Ms. Devine addressed Council on behalf of concerned City Park residents expressing concerns over Saskatoon Light & Power superstructure project on Spadina Crescent and Queen Street, Kinsmen Park with a PowerPoint. She also provided a handout for circulation.

  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    Would the Administration report on the development of a community engagement policy for Saskatoon Light and Power to follow when they are replacing or installing new infrastructure.  The policy should be similar to, but not limited to, to the community engagement policy used for cell tower installations.  One particular focus should include a process to minimize the visual impact of major infrastructure in residential neighborhoods.

    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
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Block

    That the Administration provide a detailed report to the appropriate committee providing background on alternate options for installation, specifically to conduit being underground and running the lines through the hydro weir project as a second option.

    In Favour: (6)Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Jeffries
    Against: (4)Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED

    The meeting recessed at 3:17 p.m. and reconvened at 3:32 p.m. 

9.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND ADMINISTRATION

  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    Seconded By:Councillor Gersher

    That the recommended appointments to Boards and Committees and any further direction, as noted by the City Clerk and attached to the report of the Governance and Priorities Committee, be approved.

     

    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
  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher
    Seconded By:Councillor Gough
    1. That Lisa Erickson be reappointed to the Library Board to the end of 2019; and
    2. That the City Clerk re-advertise for the remaining two public vacancies.
    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

​It was noted that recommendation 3 was revised from what was noted in the report.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen
    1. That further engagement take place with the following existing Advisory Committees with reporting by February 2018:
        1. Street Activity Steering Committee;
        2. Cultural Diversity & Race Relations Committee;
        3. Advisory Committee on Animal Control; and
        4. Traffic Safety Committee;
    2. That the following Advisory Committee’s be dissolved and disbanded effective January 1, 2019:
        1. Street Activity Steering Committee; and
        2. Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Committee;
    3. That decisions on dissolving and disbanding the following Advisory Committees be deferred until after the further engagement and reporting by February 2018;
        1. Advisory Committee on Animal Control; and
        2. Traffic Safety Committee;
    4. That the following new Advisory Committees be created effective January 1, 2019:
        1. Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Advisory Committee; and
        2. Advisory Committee on Community Wellness and Safety;
    5. That review of the Naming Advisory Committee, including its name and model, be referred to the Naming Advisory Committee for further engagement and recommendations;
    6. That the Social Services Subcommittee no longer be classified as an Advisory Committee;
    7. That each Advisory Committee report through a specified Standing Policy Committee or through the Governance and Priorities Committee as detailed in Attachment #1 of the attached report;
    8. That membership of each Advisory Committee include at least one youth member between the ages of 16 – 23 years to engage and involve local youth on issues within the purview of the Advisory Committees’ mandates;
    9. That the Administration report back with respect to the viability to ask applicants to any civic board and/or commission to self-identify in an age range;
    10. That members of the Administration to attend Advisory Committees be specifically defined in the Terms of Reference and identified as non-voting resource members;
    11. That Standing Policy Committees and the Governance and Priorities Committee have the ability to form ad hoc Advisory Committees in addition to the standing Advisory Committees;
    12. That Advisory Committees maintain the ability to form subcommittees of existing members;
    13. That the Leadership Team Governance Subcommittee report further on:
        1. Bylaw and policy amendments required to implement the proposed Advisory Committee structure;
        2. Recommended changes to the Terms of Reference, including mandates and composition of the respective Advisory Committees; and
        3. Outstanding inquiries referred to the Leadership Team Governance Subcommittee;
    14. That consideration of Council membership on Advisory Committees be deferred until such time that recommendations for 13.2. are brought forward;
    15. That the Administration report further to the Governance and Priorities Committee with respect to a Transportation Advisory Committee as suggested in the attached report; and
    16. That the Administration report back with respect to onboarding and orientation of Committee and Commission members being in place for the 2019 appointment process.
    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
  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher
    Seconded By:Councillor Loewen
    1. That the proposal submitted by Brownlee Beaton Kreke Ltd. for prime consulting services for replacement of the ice plant at Lions Arena, at a maximum upset cost of $94,204 plus GST and PST, 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: (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

This item was brought forward and considered with Item 8.1.7.

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    Seconded By:Councillor Donauer

    That the information be received.

    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
  • Recommendation
    Moved By:Councillor Gough
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois
    1. That the award of contract to SNC-Lavalin Inc., for RFP No. 17-0698 - Environmental Consulting Services at the Former Saskatoon Transit sites for Limited Excavations, Vapour Well Installation, and Groundwater and Vapour Well Monitoring Program, for a total amount of $110,705.18, including 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.
    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

11.
MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

The City Clerk reported that Councillor D. Hill provided the following notice of motion at the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on October 23, 2017.

"That the Administration report on the potential of a reward for reporting illegal dumping, that leads to a bylaw conviction. The report should look at best practices and lessons learned in municipalities across North America and should highlight how any reward levels recommended, if any, would be recovered by the fine(s) imposed on the individual convicted."

 

  • Recommendation
    Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Davies

    That the Administration report on the potential of a reward for reporting illegal dumping, that leads to a bylaw conviction. The report should look at best practices and lessons learned in municipalities across North America and should highlight how any reward levels recommended, if any, would be recovered by the fine(s) imposed on the individual convicted.

    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
The City Clerk reported that Councillor D. Hill provided the following notice of motion at the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on October 23, 2017.
 
"Would the Administration provide a report on the construction and demolition timelines, found in Provincial legislation, with a focus on areas where they could be tightened up?  An extra effort on residential demolition should be included."

 

  • Recommendation
    Moved By:Councillor Hill
    Seconded By:Councillor Dubois

    Would the Administration provide a report on the construction and demolition timelines, found in Provincial legislation, with a focus on areas where it could be tightened up.  An extra effort on residential demolition should be included.

    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

​The Regular Business Meeting of City Council adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

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