PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Meeting #:
Date:
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Location:
Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries, Chair
  • Councillor B. Dubois, Vice-Chair
  • Councillor C. Block
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor S. Gersher
  • His Worship Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)
ALSO PRESENT:
  • General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
  • Solicitor D. Kowalski
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant
  • Committee Assistant J. Fast

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

The Chair called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis people.

2.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
 

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois
    1. That the following letters be added to Item 7.1.1:
      1. Requesting to Speak:
        1. Marjaleena Repo, dated October 30, 2019;
        2. Louis Mayrand, dated October 31, 2019;
        3. Peter Gallen, dated November 2, 2019;
    2. That the letter from Terry Neefs, dated November 3, 2019, submitting comments, be added to Item 7.1.2;
    3. That the letter from Brent Penner, Executive Director, Downtown Saskatoon, dated November 3, 2019, requesting to speak, be added to Item 7.1.4;
    4. That the following letters be added to Item 7.1.9:
      1. Requesting to Speak:
        1. Brent Penner, Executive Director, Downtown Saskatoon, dated November 3, 2019;
      2. Submitting Comments:
        1. Randy Pshebylo, Executive Director, Riversdale Business Improvement District, dated November 4, 2019;
    5. That the following letters be added to Item 7.2.1:
      1. Submitting Comments: 
        1. Benjamin Ralston, dated November 1, 2019;
        2. Randy Pshebylo, Executive Director, Riversdale Business Improvement District, dated November 4, 2019;
    6. That items with speakers be heard first following consideration of Unfinished Business; and
    7. That the agenda be confirmed as amended. 

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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 - SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC_Oct07_2019 - English.pdf

 

 

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That the minutes of regular meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation held on October 7, 2019 be adopted.


    In Favour: (6)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 

Pursuant to earlier resolution, Items 7.1.1 and 7.1.4 were brought forward and considered.

6.
COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)
 

6.1
Delegated Authority Matters
 

6.1.1
Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee (SAAC) - Request for Statistics [File No. CK 225-70]
This item has attachments. 

1.Letter - SAAC to SPC Transportation - Request for Statistics.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    1. That the Administration provide the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee with the current and future rehabilitation work plan locations related to the audible pedestrian signals and curb cuts; and
    2. That the Transportation 2018 Annual Report be provided to the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee for information.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.2
Matters Requiring Direction
 

6.3
Requests to Speak (new matters)
 

7.
REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION
 

7.1
Information Reports
 

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the reports contained in Items 7.1.3, 7.1.5 and 7.1.8 be received as information.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
    Absent (1)Mayor Clark

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.1
Transit Detour Process [File No. CK 7311-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Transit Detour Process.pdf
2.Letter - Robert Clipperton_Redacted.pdf
3.Letter - Marjaleena Repo_Redacted(1).pdf
4.Letter - Louis Mayrand_Redacted(1).pdf
5.Letter - Peter Gallen 7.1.1_Redacted(1).pdf
6.Letter - Shirley Koob_Redacted.pdf
7.Handout - Marjeleena Repo_Redacted.pdf

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt presented the report.

Letters from the following were provided:

Requesting to Speak

  • Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders of Saskatoon, dated September 4, 2019
  • Marjaleena Repo, dated October 30, 2019
  • Louis Mayrand, dated October 31, 2019
  • Peter Gallen, dated November 2, 2019

Submitting Comments

  • Shirley Koob, dated October 14, 2019

Mr. Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders of Saskatoon stated that eliminating paper signage deprives transits users of information they need to successfully get where they need to go.  Mr. Clipperton provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Ms. Marjaleena Repo spoke against Saskatoon Transit's plan to eliminate paper notices and stated that many Transit customers rely on this valuable service and will not easily be able to adjust to digital communication. Ms. Repo provided a copy of her presentation.

Mr. Louis Mayrand stated that without paper notice bus riders like himself that do not own a cell phone will be completely at a loss for information.  Mr. Mayrand submitted a binder of information.

Mr. Peter Gallen spoke against discontinuing the practice of posting paper notices at bus stops to alert riders of detours, and noted many bus riders in Saskatoon still rely on paper notices.

Director of Saskatoon Transit McDonald responded to questions of the Committee.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council that in addition to a digital approach, Saskatoon Transit continue using physical notices for bus detours and changes at the impacted bus stops.


    In Favour: (4)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark
    Against: (2)Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Donauer

    CARRIED
  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the Administration report back to the appropriate Committee on how they have worked to strengthen information and communication on notices for digital, phone and paper approaches for changes to bus routes, including engagement with stakeholders.


    In Favour: (6)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Clark, and Councillor Gersher

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved By:Councillor Block

    That the Administration report back to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation on options to improve communication between road detours and Saskatoon Transit.


    In Favour: (6)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.2
Vehicle Noise Update [File No. CK 375-2]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Vehicle Noise Update.pdf
2.Append 1 - Email from Saskatchewan Government Insurance, dated February 5, 2019.pdf
3.Append 2 - Letter from Board of Police Commissioners dated September 23, 2019.pdf
4.Append 3 - Letter from Terry Neefs, dated June 10, 2019.pdf
5.Letter - Terry Neefs 7.1.2_Redacted(1).pdf

A letter from Terry Neefs, dated November 3, 2019 was provided.

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt presented the report.

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois

    That the Administration work with partnering agencies on options to mitigate vehicle noise within the city including on 8th Street, Spadina Crescent, and 22nd Street, and report back.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois

    That the Administration provide details in relation to SGI compliance letters and the number of cancellations of registrations. 


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Items 7.1.5 to 7.1.8 were considered following 7.1.2.


7.1.3
Request for Approval of Accessibility Educational Event [File No. CK 225-70]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Request for Approval of Accessibility Event.pdf
2.SAAC Letter to Administration - Event Info 10-01-2019.pdf

Councillor Dubois commended the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee for taking on this initiative.

  • The Committee recessed at 4:05 p.m. and reconvened at 4:18 p.m.

    Item 7.1.9 was considered following Item 7.1.3.



7.1.4
Snow Clearing of Adjoining Cycling Infrastructure and Sidewalks [File No. CK 6290-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Snow Clearing - Adjoining Cycling Infrastructure and Sidewalks.pdf
2.Letter - Brent Penner 7.1.4(1).pdf

A letter from Brent Penner, Executive Director, Downtown Saskatoon, requesting to speak, was provided.

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt presented the report.

Mr. Brent Penner, Executive Director, Downtown Saskatoon thanked the Administration for the report and noted he was not supportive of Option 3 in the report, and that Downtown Saskatoon is open to opportunities to assist in this regard.

Director of Roadways, Fleet & Support Saric answered questions of the Committee.

  • Moved By:Councillor Block
    1. That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council to adopt Option 1 in the report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction dated November 4, 2019;  and
    2. That the Administration report back on opportunities to work with Downtown Saskatoon on both communications and physical handling of snow.

    In Favour: (6)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation consider Items 6.1.1 and 7.1.3 following Item 7.1.4.


    In Favour: (6)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, and Mayor Clark

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.5
Whistle Cessation and Railway Crossing Projects [Files CK 375-2, x6171-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report-Whistle Cessation and Railway Crossing Projects.pdf

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt presented the report.

7.1.6
Inquiry – Councillor Z. Jeffries (August 26, 2019) Dust Issues – Beef Research Road [File No. CK 6315-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Inq - C. Jeffries-Aug 26-19 - Dust Issues - Beef Research Road.pdf

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt presented the report.

Director of Roadways, Fleet & Support Saric answered questions of the Committee.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend Option 1 to City Council's Preliminary Business Plan and Budget deliberations. 


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.7
Chief Mistawasis Bridge Traffic Impact Assessment [File No. CK 6320-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Chief Mistawasis Bridge Opening Traffic Impacts.pdf
2.Append 1 - Chief Mistawasis Bridge Traffic Assessment.pdf

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt reviewed the report. 

Engineering Manager LeBoutillier answered questions of the Committee. 

Mayor Clark excused himself from the meeting at 5:26 p.m.

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council that a speed study be done at the Chief Mistawasis Bridge corridor, including if there are any instances of accidents involving wildlife, with a comparison to other roadways surrounding the city, and any information regarding traffic infractions.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
    Absent (1)Mayor Clark

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.8
2020/2021 Transportation Services Capital Budget Supplemental Information [Files CK 6320-1, x1702-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - 2020-2021 Transportation Services Capital Budget Supplemental Information.pdf
2.Append 1 - Transportation Capital Budget Project Details.pdf
3.Append 2 - Transportation 2020-2021 Capital Budget Update.pdf

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt presented the report.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation consider Item 7.2.2 prior to Item 7.2.1


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
    Absent (1)Mayor Clark

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Item 7.2.2 was brought forward and considered.


7.1.9
Overnight Parking Restrictions in Business Improvement Districts [Files CK 6120-1, x1680-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Overnight Parking Restrictions in BIDs.pdf
2.Append 1 - Photo - Overnight Parking Restrictions in Business Improvement Districts.pdf
3.Letter - Brent Penner 7.1.9(1).pdf
4.Letter - Randy Pshebylo 7.1.9(1).pdf

The following letters were provided:

  • Brent Penner, Executive Director, Downtown Saskatoon, dated November 3, 2019, requesting to speak
  • Randy Pshebylo, Executive Director, Riversdale Business Improvement District, dated November 4, 2019, submitting comments

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt presented the report.

Mr. Brent Penner, Executive Director, Downtown Saskatoon spoke in support of the recommendation. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois

    That the report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction dated November 4, 2019 be forwarded to City Council for information.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
    Absent (1)Mayor Clark

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Item 7.1.2 was considered following Item 7.1.9.


7.2
Approval Reports
 

7.2.1
Bicycle Bylaw Update - Proposed Revisions [Files CK 5300-5-2, x6000-5]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Bicycle Bylaw Update - Proposed Revisions.pdf
2.Append 1 - Proposed Bicycle Bylaw Project Report.pdf
3.Letter - Benjamin Ralston_Redacted(1).pdf
4.Letter - Randy Pshebylo 7.2.1(1).pdf
5.Photo Riversdale BID.pdf

Letters from the following were provided:

  • Benjamin Ralston, dated November 1, 2019
  • Randy Pshebylo, Executive Director, Riversdale Business Improvement District, dated November 4, 2019

The hour of the meeting was 6:00 p.m. and there Committee referred this matter directly to City Council for consideration.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That Item 7.2.1 be forwarded to City Council for consideration.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.2
Request for Budget Adjustment - Capital Project #2266 - Highway 16 and 71st Street Intersection Upgrades [Files CK 1702-1, x6000-1]
This item has attachments. 

1.Admin Report - Hwy 16_71 St Intersection Upgrades-Request for Budget Adjustment.pdf

General Manager, Transportation & Construction Schmidt presented the report, and together with Director of Transportation Magus answered questions of the Committee. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation move In Camera to receive legal advice.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
    Absent (1)Mayor Clark

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation convened In Camera at 5:52 p.m. in order to receive Solicitor advice. All members of Committee with the exception of Mayor Clark were in attendance as well as the City Manager, General Manager, Transportation and Construction, Director of Transportation, Solicitor, and Deputy City Clerk.


  • Moved By:Councillor Dubois

    That the discussion remain In Camera under Section 21 of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
    Absent (1)Mayor Clark

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That the Mayor and Council send a letter to the RM of Corman Park requesting the money to be paid. 


    In Favour: (5)Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Gersher
    Absent (1)Mayor Clark

    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Item 7.2.1 was considered following Item 7.2.2.


7.3
Decision Reports
 

8.
URGENT BUSINESS
 

9.
MOTIONS (Notice Previously Given)
 

10.
GIVING NOTICE
 

11.
IN CAMERA AGENDA ITEMS
 

12.
ADJOURNMENT
 

The meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.

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