MINUTES

PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

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Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, Saskatoon 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 C. Yelland
  • General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
  • Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Financial Services K. Tarasoff
  • City Clerk J. Sproule
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

Mayor Clark called the Public Hearing Meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People at 6:11 p.m. He confirmed attendance via teleconference.

2.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
This item has attachments. 

1.6.1.1 - Request to Speak - Toby Esterby_Camponi Housing Corporation(2).pdf
2.6.1.1 - Request to Speak - Cindy Baumung_Redacted.pdf
3.6.1.1 - Request to Speak - James Allemeersch_Redacted.pdf
4.6.1.1 - Request to Speak - Laura Hicks_Redacted.pdf
5.6.1.1 - Request to Speak - Michael Jones_Redacted.pdf
6.6.1.1 - Communication - Hunchul Park_Redacted.pdf
7.6.1.1 - Speaking Notes - Hunchul Park_Redacted.pdf
8.6.1.1 - Communication - Jorden Olson_Redacted.pdf
9.6.1.1 - Communication - Timothy Martin_Redacted.pdf
10.6.1.1 - Communication - Keith Moen - NSBA.pdf
11.6.1.1 - Communication - Hildegaard Martin and Keith Martin_Redacted.pdf
12.6.1.1 - Communication - Bradley Neabel_Redacted.pdf
13.6.1.1 - Communication - Kevin Schaan_Redacted.pdf
14.6.1.1 - Communication - Lori Schaan_Redacted.pdf
15.6.1.1 - Communication - Colleen and Kevin Foss_Redacted.pdf
16.6.1.1 - Communication - Sarah Albers_Redacted.pdf
17.6.1.1 - Communication - Drew Betke_Redacted.pdf
18.6.1.1 - Communication - Shellie Nordick.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor Dubois
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gersher
    1. That the following letters be added to item 6.1.1 and 6.1.2:
      1. Requests to Speak;
        1. Toby Esterby, Camponi Housing Corporation, dated September 23, 2020;
        2. Cindy Baumung, dated September 23, 2020;
        3. James Allemeersch, dated September 25, 2020 (petition);
        4. Laura Hicks dated September 25, 2020;
        5. Michael Jones dated September 25, 2020;
      2. Submitting Comments
        1. Hunchul Park, dated September 24, 2020 (speaking notes);
        2. Jorden Olson, dated September 23, 2020;
        3. Timothy Martin, dated September 25, 2020;
        4. Keith Moen, North Saskatoon Business Association, dated September 25, 2020;
        5. Hildegaard Martin and Keith Martin, dated September 25, 2020;
        6. Bradley Neabel, dated September 27, 2020;
        7. Kevin Schaan, dated September 27, 2020;
        8. Lori Schaan, dated September 27, 2020;
        9. Colleen and Kevin Foss, dated September 28, 2020;
        10. Sarah Albers, dated September 28, 2020;
        11. Drew Betke, dated September 28, 2020;
        12. Shellie Nordick, dated September 28, 2020;
    2. That the agenda be approved as amended.
    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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

3.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
 

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING_Aug31_2020 - English.pdf
  • Moved ByCouncillor Block
    Seconded ByCouncillor Loewen

    That the minutes of the Public Hearing meeting of City Council held on August 31, 2020 be approved.

    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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

5.
PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
 

6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
 

6.1
Land Use, etc.
 

6.1.1
Proposed Concept Plan Amendment - Blairmore Suburban Centre [File No. CK. 4351-020-011]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Proposed Concept Plan Amendment and Rezoning - 727 and 803 Hart Road(1).pdf
2.6.1.1 - Communication - Hunchul Park_Redacted(2).pdf
3.Append 1 - Location Map(1).pdf
4.Append 2 - Concept Plan Amendment(1).pdf
5.Append 3 - Proposed Site Plan(1).pdf
6.Append 4 - Renderings(1).pdf
7.Append 5 - Proposed Details(1).pdf
8.Append 6 - Proposed Terms of Zoning Agreement(1).pdf
9.Append 7 - Community Engagement Summary(1).pdf
10.Ad - Concept Plan - Blairemore.pdf
11.6.1.1 - Request to Speak - Hunchul Park_Redacted(1).pdf
12.6.1.1 - Communication - Hunchul Park_Redacted(1).pdf
13.6.1.1 - Request to Speak - Toby Esterby_Camponi Housing Corporation.pdf
14.6.1.1 - Request to Speak - Cindy Baumung_Redacted(1).pdf
15.6.1.1 - Request to Speak - James Allemeersch_Redacted(3).pdf
16.6.1.1 - Request to Speak - Laura Hicks_Redacted(1).pdf
17.6.1.1 - Request to Speak - Michael Jones_Redacted(1).pdf
18.6.1.1 - Communication - Shawn Fraser - John Howard Society of Saskatchewan(1).pdf
19.6.1.1 - Communication - Raymond Laliberte - Metis Addictions Council of Saskatchewan Inc(1).pdf
20.6.1.1 - Communication - Timonthy Martin_Redacted(1).pdf
21.6.1.1 - Communication 2 - Timothy Martin_Redacted.pdf
22.6.1.1 - Communication - Dee Kirchmeier_Redacted.pdf
23.6.1.1 - Communication - Jorden Olson_Redacted(1).pdf
24.6.1.1 - Communication - Keith Moen - NSBA(1).pdf
25.6.1.1 - Communication - Hildegaard Martin and Keith Martin_Redacted(1).pdf
26.6.1.1 - Communication - Bradley Neabel_Redacted(1).pdf
27.6.1.1 - Communication - Kevin Schaan_Redacted(1).pdf
28.6.1.1 - Communication - Lori Schaan_Redacted(1).pdf
29.6.1.1 - Communication - Colleen and Kevin Foss_Redacted(1).pdf
30.6.1.1 - Communication - Sarah Albers_Redacted(1).pdf
31.6.1.1 - Communication - Drew Betke_Redacted(1).pdf
32.6.1.1 - Communication - Shellie Nordick(1).pdf
33.September 28th - Council Public Hearing Presentation.pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Report of the General Manager, Community Services Department dated September 28, 2020;
  • Notice that appeared in the local press on September 12 and 14, 2020; and
  • Letters
    • Requesting to speak
      • Hunchul Park, dated September 20, 2020 including comments and speaking notes;
      • Toby Esterby, Camponi Housing Corporation, dated September 23, 2020;
      • Cindy Baumung, dated September 23, 2020;
      • James Allemeersch, dated September 25, 2020 (petition);
      • Laura Hicks dated September 25, 2020;
      • Michael Jones dated September 25, 2020;
    • Submitting comments
      • Shawn Fraser, John Howard Society of Saskatchewan, dated September 16, 2020;
      • Raymond Laliberte, Executive Director, Metis Addictions Council of Saskatchewan Inc, dated September 16, 2020; 
      • Timothy Martin, dated September 21, 2020 and September 25, 2020; 
      • Dee Kirchmeier, dated September 22, 2020;
      • Jorden Olson, dated September 23, 2020; 
      • Keith Moen, North Saskatoon Business Association, dated September 25, 2020;
      • Hildegaard Martin and Keith Martin, dated September 25, 2020;
      • Bradley Neabel, dated September 27, 2020;
      • Kevin Schaan, dated September 27, 2020;
      • Lori Schaan, dated September 27, 2020;
      • Colleen and Kevin Foss, dated September 28, 2020;
      • Sarah Albers, dated September 28, 2020;
      • Drew Betke, dated September 28, 2020; and
      • Shellie Nordick, dated September 28, 2020.

Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to approve the recommendation was put forward.

Darryl Dawson, Development Review Section Manager, Community Services Department, reviewed the proposed Concept Plan Amendment with a PowerPoint and expressed the Department's support. He responded to questions of Council.

Diane Bentley, Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the proposed Concept Plan Amendment.

Toby Esterby, Camponi Housing Corporation, spoke regarding the affordable housing project and asked for Council's support.

Hunchul Park, resident on Hart Road, spoke in opposition of the proposed development.

Cindy Baumung, resident on Hart Road, spoke in opposition of the proposed development.

James Allemeersch, resident on Hart Road, spoke in opposition of the proposed development.

Laura Hicks, resident on Hart Road, spoke in favour of the proposed development.

Michael Jones, resident of the Parkridge extension, spoke in opposition of the proposed development.

Toby Esterby provided clarification that the project will be a three-story development.

Due to the response to COVID-19, there was no attendance by members of the public and therefore no speakers from the gallery.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Hill
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gough

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence 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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved ByCouncillor Gough
    Seconded ByCouncillor Davies

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved ByCouncillor Dubois
    Seconded ByCouncillor Donauer

    That the proposed amendment to the Blairmore Suburban Centre Concept Plan, as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Community Services Department dated September 28, 2020, be approved.

    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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

6.1.2
Proposed Rezoning from RM2 District to M3 District by Agreement – 727 and 803 Hart Road [File No. CK. 4351-020-011]
This item has attachments. 

1.Bylaw 9721.pdf
2.Admin Report - Proposed Rezoning from RM2 District to M3 District by Agreement - 727 and 803 Hart Road .pdf
3.Append 1 - Location Plan.pdf
4.Append 2 - Proposed Site Plan.pdf
5.Append 3 - Renderings.pdf
6.Append 4 - Proposed Details.pdf
7.Append 5 - Proposed Terms of Zoning Agreement.pdf
8.Append 6 - Community Engagement Summary.pdf
9.MPC Letter - Rezoning – Hart Road.pdf
10.Ad - Zoning Notice - Blairmore Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Bylaw 9721.pdf
11.Admin Report - Proposed Concept Plan Amendment and Rezoning - 727 and 803 Hart Road.pdf
12.Append 1 - Location Map.pdf
13.Append 2 - Concept Plan Amendment.pdf
14.Append 3 - Proposed Site Plan.pdf
15.Append 4 - Renderings.pdf
16.Append 5 - Proposed Details.pdf
17.Append 6 - Proposed Terms of Zoning Agreement.pdf
18.Append 7 - Community Engagement Summary.pdf
19.6.1.1 - Request to Speak - Hunchul Park_Redacted.pdf
20.6.1.1 - Communication - Hunchul Park_Redacted(3).pdf
21.6.1.1 - Speaking Notes - Hunchul Park_Redacted(1).pdf
22.6.1.1 - Request to Speak - Toby Esterby_Camponi Housing Corporation(1).pdf
23.6.1.1 - Request to Speak - Cindy Baumung_Redacted(2).pdf
24.6.1.1 - Request to Speak - James Allemeersch_Redacted(1).pdf
25.6.1.1 - Request to Speak - Laura Hicks_Redacted(2).pdf
26.6.1.1 - Request to Speak - Michael Jones_Redacted(2).pdf
27.6.1.1 - Communication - Shawn Fraser - John Howard Society of Saskatchewan.pdf
28.6.1.1 - Communication - Raymond Laliberte - Metis Addictions Council of Saskatchewan Inc.pdf
29.6.1.1 - Communication - Timonthy Martin_Redacted.pdf
30.6.1.1 - Communication 2 - Timothy Martin_Redacted(1).pdf
31.6.1.1 - Communication - Dee Kirchmeier_Redacted(2).pdf
32.6.1.1 - Communication - Jorden Olson_Redacted(2).pdf
33.6.1.1 - Communication - Keith Moen - NSBA(2).pdf
34.6.1.1 - Communication - Hildegaard Martin and Keith Martin_Redacted(2).pdf
35.6.1.1 - Communication - Bradley Neabel_Redacted(2).pdf
36.6.1.1 - Communication - Kevin Schaan_Redacted(2).pdf
37.6.1.1 - Communication - Lori Schaan_Redacted(2).pdf
38.6.1.1 - Communication - Colleen and Kevin Foss_Redacted(2).pdf
39.6.1.1 - Communication - Sarah Albers_Redacted(2).pdf
40.6.1.1 - Communication - Drew Betke_Redacted(2).pdf

The following documents were provided:

  • Proposed Bylaw No. 9721;
  • Report of the General Manager, Community Services Department dated August 25, 2020;
  • Letter from the Secretary, Municipal Planning Commission, dated September 16, 2020;
  • Notice that appeared in the local press on September 12 and 14, 2020.
  • Report of the General Manager, Community Services Department dated September 28, 2020;
  • Letters
    • Requesting to speak
      • Hunchul Park, dated September 20, 2020 including comments and speaking notes;
      • Toby Esterby, Camponi Housing Corporation, dated September 23, 2020;
      • Cindy Baumung, dated September 23, 2020;
      • James Allemeersch, dated September 25, 2020 (petition);
      • Laura Hicks, dated September 25, 2020;
      • Michael Jones, dated September 25, 2020;
    • Submitting comments
      • Shawn Fraser, John Howard Society of Saskatchewan, dated September 16, 2020;
      • Raymond Laliberte, Executive Director, Metis Addictions Council of Saskatchewan Inc, dated September 16, 2020; 
      • Timothy Martin, dated September 21, 2020 and September 25, 2020; 
      • Dee Kirchmeier, dated September 22, 2020;
      • Jorden Olson, dated September 23, 2020; 
      • Keith Moen, North Saskatoon Business Association, dated September 25, 2020;
      • Hildegaard Martin and Keith Martin, dated September 25, 2020;
      • Bradley Neabel, dated September 27, 2020;
      • Kevin Schaan, dated September 27, 2020;
      • Lori Schaan, dated September 27, 2020;
      • Colleen and Kevin Foss, dated September 28, 2020;
      • Sarah Albers, dated September 28, 2020;
      • Drew Betke, dated September 28, 2020; and
      • Shellie Nordick, dated September 28, 2020.
​Mayor Clark introduced the matter and a motion to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 9721 was passed.
 
Darryl Dawson, Development Review Section Manager, Community Services Department, reviewed the proposed rezoning with slides and expressed the Department's support. 
 
Diane Bentley, Chair, Municipal Planning Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the proposed rezoning.
 
Toby Esterby, Camponi Housing Corporation, indicated that he was present to respond to any questions.
 
Hunchul Park, resident on Hart Road, spoke regarding the height of the proposed development.
 
Cindy Baumung, resident on Hart Road, spoke regarding her experience with the public engagement process.
 
Mayor Clark ascertained that James Allemeersch, Laura Hicks, and Michael Jones were no longer present on the call.
 
Due to the response to COVID-19, there was no attendance by members of the public and therefore no speakers from the gallery.
  • Moved ByCouncillor Dubois
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gough

    ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9721, The Zoning Amendment Bylaw, 2020 (No. 19), and give same its FIRST reading.

    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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved ByCouncillor Donauer
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gough

    ​That the submitted report and correspondence 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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved ByCouncillor Dubois
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gersher

    ​That the hearing be closed.

    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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved ByCouncillor Dubois
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gough

    ​That Bylaw No. 9721 now be read a SECOND 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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved ByCouncillor Dubois
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gersher

    That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9721 read a third time at this meeting.

    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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)
  • Moved ByCouncillor Dubois
    Seconded ByCouncillor Loewen

    ​That Bylaw No. 9721 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: (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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

6.2
Public Notice Matters
 

7.
PROCLAMATIONS AND FLAG RAISINGS
This item has attachments. 

1.Proclamation and Flag Raising List - August.pdf

A list of flag raising and proclamation requests received for the month of August 2020 is provided.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Iwanchuk
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dubois

    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
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

8.
URGENT BUSINESS
 

9.
ADJOURNMENT
 

The Public Hearing Meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m.

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