PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT,

UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES

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Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • Councillor H. Gough, Chair
  • Councillor T. Davies, via teleconference
  • Councillor S. Gersher
  • Councillor D. Hill
ABSENT:
  • Councillor M. Loewen, Vice-Chair
  • His Worship, Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)
ALSO PRESENT:
  • General Manager, Utilities & Environment A. Gardiner
  • Solicitor B. Bleakney
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant
  • Committee Assistant P. Walter

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

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

2.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

 
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill

    That the agenda be adopted as presented. 

    In Favour: (4)Councillor Davies, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Gough
    Absent (2)Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Loewen
    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 - EUCSP_Jun06_2022 - English.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill

    That the minutes of regular meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services held on June 6, 2022 be adopted.

    In Favour: (4)Councillor Gough, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Hill
    Absent (2)Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

6.
COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

 

6.1
Delegated Authority Matters

 

6.2
Matters Requiring Direction

 

6.3
Requests to Speak (new matters)

 

6.3.1
Margaret Henderson - The Plant Based Treaty Initiative Campaign [CK. 200-1]

This item has attachments. 
1.Comments - Margaret Henderson_Redacted.pdf
2.Handout from Margaret Henderson - Aug 8.pdf

A letter from Margaret Henderson, Animal Save Movement Saskatoon, dated July 20, 2022 was provided.

Margaret Henderson addressed the Committee regarding the matter and requested City Council endorse the Plant Based Treaty. She provided a handout.

General Manager, Utilities and Environment Gardiner responded to questions of the Committee along with Watershed Protection Manager Yobb.

  • Moved By:Councillor Hill

    That the information be received and the matter be referred to the Administration for a report.

    In Favour: (4)Councillor Gough, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Hill
    Absent (2)Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.
REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

 

7.1
Information Reports

 

7.1.1
Update on the ‘I am the Bridge’ Campaign to Ending Racism in Partnership with Saskatchewan Sport Organizations [CK. 100-10]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Update on the I am the Bridge Campaign to Ending Racism in Partnership with Saskatchewan Sport Organizations.pdf
2.Append 1 - I am the bridge to ending racism in sports poster campaign.pdf

A report from the Administration was provided.

Director of Organizational Strategy Execution Okochi presented the report and responded to questions.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the information be received.

    In Favour: (4)Councillor Gough, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Hill
    Absent (2)Councillor Loewen, and Mayor C. Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill

    That the matter be forwarded to City Council for information

    In Favour: (4)Councillor Gough, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Hill
    Absent (2)Councillor Loewen, and Mayor C. Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.2
Water, Wastewater and Storm Water Utilities 2021 Annual Report [CK. 430-39]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Water, Wastewater and Storm Water Utilities 2021 Annual Report.pdf
2.Append 1 - Water and Wastewater Utilities 2021 Annual Report.pdf
3.Append 2 - Storm Water Utility 2021 Annual Report.pdf

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Utilities and Environment Gardiner presented the report.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the information be received.

    In Favour: (4)Councillor Gough, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Hill
    Absent (2)Councillor Loewen, and Mayor C. Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.1.3
Water Treatment Long Term Capital Strategy [CK. 670-3]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Water Treatment Long Term Capital Strategy.pdf
2.Append 1 - AECOM's Capital Development and Expansion Plan (2020 - 2050) Executive Summary.pdf
3.Append 2 - WTP Long Term Capital Strategy Decision Quality Review Executive Summary.pdf

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Utilities and Environment Gardiner introduced the item. Director of Water and Waste Stream Munro provided a PowerPoint. They responded to questions of the Committee.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the information be received.

    In Favour: (4)Councillor Gough, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Hill
    Absent (2)Councillor Loewen, and Mayor C. Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2
Approval Reports

 

7.2.1
Noise Bylaw Extension Requests – Bowling Under the Lights, Teeyan Teej Diyan, and U15AAA Baseball Nationals [CK. 185-9]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Noise Bylaw Extension Requests - Bowling Under the Lights, Teeyan Teej Diyan and U15AAA Baseball Nationals.pdf
2.Append 1 - Noise Bylaw Extension Administrative Conditions.pdf

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Utilities and Environment Gardiner presented the report. General Manager, Community Services Lacroix responded to questions of the Committee.

  • Moved By:Councillor Davies

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities, and Corporate Services approve Noise Bylaw extension requests for the following Outdoor Special Events:

    1. Bowling Under the Lights – August 12, 2022;
    2. Teeyan Teej Diyan – August 21, 2022; and
    3. U15 AAA Baseball Nationals – August 25 and 28, 2022.
    In Favour: (4)Councillor Gough, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Hill
    Absent (2)Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.2
Proposed September 2022 and April 2023 Electrical Rate Increases [CK. 1905-0]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Proposed September 2022 and April 2023 Electrical Rate Increases.pdf

A report from the Administration was provided.

General Manager, Utilities and Environment Gardiner presented the report and responded to questions of the Committee along with Director of Saskatoon Light and Power Bell.

  • Moved By:Councillor Hill

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services recommend to City Council:

    1. That the proposed September 1, 2022, and April 1, 2023, electrical rate increases be approved for Saskatoon Light & Power as outlined within the August 8, 2022 report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment; and
    2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate bylaw amendments to Bylaw No. 2685, The Electric Light and Power Bylaw, 1940.
    In Favour: (4)Councillor Gough, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Hill
    Absent (2)Mayor C. Clark, and Councillor Loewen
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.3
Decision Reports

 

8.
MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

 

9.
GIVING NOTICE

 

10.
URGENT BUSINESS

 

11.
IN CAMERA AGENDA ITEMS

 

12.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 10:38 a.m.

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