PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON PLANNING,

DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Monday, February 14, 2022 at 9:30 A.m. - 1:30 P.m.

via teleconference, hosted from Council Chamber, Saskatoon City Hall

PRESENT:

• Councillor T. Davies, Chair
• Councillor M. Loewen, Vice-Chair
• Councillor C. Block
• Councillor S. Gersher
• Councillor H. Gough
• His Worship, Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillor D. Hill
• Councillor D. Kirton
• General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
• Solicitor J. Manastyrski
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant, in Council Chamber
• Committee Assistant P. Walter

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The Chair called the meeting to order on Treaty Six Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis people. Roll call was taken.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Block
  1. That the request to speak from Ken Achs, dated February 11, 2022 be added to Item 6.1.1;
  2. That the request to speak from Daryl Godfrey, CTO, Sasktel, dated February 10, 2022 be added to Item 7.1.2; 
  3. That the items with speakers be heard following Adoption of Minutes:
     • 6.1.1 - Ken Achs
     • 7.1.2 - Daryl Godfrey;
  4. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.
  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Block, Councillor Loewen, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Gersher

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  ​That the minutes of Regular Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services held on January 17, 2022 be approved.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gough, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor C. Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 6.1.1 was considered next.

  
  

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.

COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

6.1

Delegated Authority Matters

6.1.1

Ken Achs - Issues in Saskatoon Downtown Core [File No. CK 150-1]

A letter from Ken Achs, dated January 25, 2022 was provided along with a request to speak, dated February 11, 2022.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item and responded to questions.

Ken Achs expressed concerns with activity in the downtown core and addressed the Committee regarding the matter.

Councillor Kirton entered the meeting at 9:45 a.m.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, and Councillor Gersher

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  Item 7.1.2 was considered next.

  
  

6.1.2

Mayor Brian Fergusson - Town of White City - 2022 Municipal Update - Seeking Support of our Application for Boundary Alteration [File No. CK 4060-1]

A letter from Mayor Brian Fergusson, Town of White City, dated January 19, 2022 was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item.

• Moved By: Councillor Block

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, and Mayor C. Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.2

Matters Requiring Direction

6.2.1

Development Appeals Board 2021 Annual Report [File No. CK 430-30]

The 2021 Annual Report for the Development Appeals Board was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item and responded to questions of the Committee.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend that the Development Appeals Board 2021 Annual Report be referred to City Council for Information.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, and Mayor C. Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.2.2

Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee - Official Community Plan Redesign - Phase II [File No. CK 4350-69]

A letter from Lenore Swystun, Chair, Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, dated February 7, 2022 was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item. Director of Planning and Development Anderson responded to questions of the Committee.

Lenore Swystun, Chair, Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee was in attendance and responded to questions of the Committee.

• Moved By: Councillor Block

  That the Administration meet with Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee to determine what portions of the Official Community Plan and Heritage Plan and Policy need addressing/prioritization.  These would be discussions only during regular Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee meetings.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, and Councillor Gersher

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  The meeting recessed at 11:16 a.m. and reconvened at 11:26 a.m. with all members of the Committee in attendance.

  
  

6.2.3

Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee - Sidewalk Repairs in Heritage Areas and Adjacent to Heritage Properties [File No. CK 4350-69]

A letter from Lenore Swystun, Chair, Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, dated February 7, 2022 was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item and responded to questions of the Committee.

Lenore Swystun, Chair, Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee was in attendance and responded to questions of the Committee.

Councillor Kirton excused himself from the meeting at 11:33 a.m.

• Moved By: Councillor Block

  That this matter be referred to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation for consideration of prioritization of sidewalk repairs in areas that have heritage aspects.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gough, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gersher

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.3

Requests to Speak (new matters)

7.

REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

7.1

Information Reports

7.1.1

Comprehensive Review of the Zoning Bylaw – Review of the South Downtown Local Area Design Plan [File No. CK 4350-70]

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report. Director of Planning and Development Anderson responded to questions of the Committee.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, and Mayor C. Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.2

Upcoming Cell Tower Upgrades in Saskatoon [File No. CK 230-3]

A report from the Administration was provided along with a request to speak from Daryl Godfrey, CTO, Sasktel, dated February 10, 2022.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report.

Daryl Godfrey, CTO, Sasktel addressed the Committee regarding the matter.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gough, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor C. Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  The item 6.1.2 was considered next.

  
  

7.2

Approval Reports

7.2.1

Friends of the Bowl Foundation Inc. - Approval of Board of Directors for 2022 [File No. CK 175-62]

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council:

  1. That the Board of Directors for Friends of the Bowl Foundation Inc., as noted in the February 14, 2022 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved;
  2. That the City of Saskatoon, being a member of the Board of Directors of Friends of the Bowl Foundation Inc., appoint Andrew Roberts, or his designate, as its proxy to vote on its behalf at the Annual General Meeting of the members of Friends of the Bowl Foundation Inc., to be held on June 15, 2022, or at any adjournment(s) thereof; and
  3. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate documents under the Corporate Seal as prepared by the City Solicitor
  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Block, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gersher, Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Gough

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.2

Recreation and Sport Tax Abatement Policy [File No. CK 1965-0]

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough

  That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommend to City Council that the proposed Recreation and Sport Tax Abatement Policy, as outlined in the February 14, 2022 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved.

  
  

  In Favour: (6)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, and Mayor C. Clark

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.3

Decision Reports

8.

MOTIONS (notice previously given)

9.

GIVING NOTICE

10.

URGENT BUSINESS

11.

IN CAMERA SESSION (If Required)

12.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:48 a.m.