PUBLIC MINUTESSTANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATIONTuesday, September 03, 2024 at 2:00 P.m. - 5:30 P.m.Council Chamber, City HallPRESENT:Councillor B. Dubois, ChairCouncillor D. Kirton, Vice ChairCouncillor R. DonauerCouncillor S. GersherHis Worship Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio) at 2:05 p.m.ABSENT:Councillor D. HillALSO PRESENT:Councillor M. Loewen via teleconference at 2:01 p.m. General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. SchmidtDeputy City Solicitor D. KowalskiDeputy City Clerk S. BryantCommittee Assistant H. Thompson1.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 1.6.3.6 - Request to Speak - Robert Clipperton - Bus Riders of Saskatoon_Redacted.pdf2.6.3.6 - Communication - Bobbi Oldridge_Redacted.pdfMoved By:Councillor Donauer That the following letters be added to item 6.3.6: Request to Speak Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders Saskatoon, dated September 2, 2024; Submitting Comments Bobbi Oldridge, dated August 29. 2024; That the item with a speaker be considered immediately following unfinished business: 6.3.6 Robert Clipperton That the agenda be confirmed as amended. In Favour: (4)Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor KirtonAbsent (2)Councillor Hill, and Mayor ClarkCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY3.DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST There were no declarations of conflict of interest. 4.ADOPTION OF MINUTES 1.Post-Meeting Minutes - SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC_Aug06_2024 - English.pdfMoved By:Councillor KirtonThat the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 6, 2024, of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation, be adopted.In Favour: (4)Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor KirtonAbsent (2)Councillor Hill, and Mayor ClarkCARRIED UNANIMOUSLYItem 6.3.6 was considered next.5.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.ADMINSTRATION AND LEGISLATIVE REPORTS 6.1Decision Reports 6.2Approval Reports 6.2.1Transportation & Construction Division Capital Project Budget Adjustments and Closures [TS2024-0903] 1.Admin Report - Transportation and Construction Capital Project Budget Adjustments.pdfA report of the Transportation and Construction Division was provided and presented by General Manager of Transportation and Construction Schmidt.Moved By:Councillor GersherThat the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council that: $176,861.50 from the Civic Vehicles and Equipment Replacement Reserve be allocated to Capital Project P.01361 – V&E Fuel Stations; $111,447.39 from the Transportation & Construction Corporate Capital Reserve be allocated to Capital Project P.02259 – PW Satellite Yards; $593,298.66 from the Traffic Safety Reserve be allocated to Capital Project P.02281 – Neighbourhood Traffic Reviews and Traffic Safety; and $249,858.19 from the Traffic Safety Reserve be allocated to Capital Project P.02282 – Roadside Safety Improvements. In Favour: (5)Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor KirtonAbsent (1)Councillor HillCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY6.3Information Reports Moved By:Councillor KirtonThat the reports contained in Items 6.3.1 to 6.3.5 be received as information.In Favour: (5)Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor KirtonAbsent (1)Councillor HillCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY6.3.1Maygen Kardash – Traffic Light at Cornish Road and Preston Avenue [TS2024-0501] 1.Admin Report - Maygen Kardash - Traffic Light at Cornish Road and Preston Avenue.pdf2.Append 1 - Study Area.pdf3.Append 2 - Transportation Association of Canada's Requirements for a Left Turn Phase.pdfA report of the Transportation and Construction Division was provided and presented by Director of Transportation Magus. 6.3.2SGI Driver Handbook Updates [CC2023-0602] 1.Admin Report - SGI Driver Handbook Updates.pdf2.Append 1 - Example City of Saskatoon Comments on ICBC Learn to Drive Smart Guide.pdfA report of the Transportation and Construction Division was provided and presented by Director of Transportation Magus. He responded to questions of the Committee.Moved By:Mayor ClarkThat the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council that the Mayor write a letter to the Minister of Crown Investments Corporation for further discussion on the suggestions offered by the Administration on the updates to the SGI driver handbook.In Favour: (5)Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor KirtonAbsent (1)Councillor HillCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY6.3.32023 Household Travel Survey [TS2024-0901] 1.Admin Report - 2023 Household Travel Survey.pdf2.Append 1 - Saskatoon Household Travel Survey Infographic.pdf3.Append 2 - Saskatoon Household Travel Survey Final Report.pdfA report of the Transportation and Construction Division was provided and presented by Director of Transportation Magus. He responded to questions of the Committee.6.3.4Opportunities to Support Legislative Changes to Reduce Driver Blind Spots for Heavy Duty Trucks to Improve Road Safety [CC2023-0602] 1.Admin Report - Opportunities to Support Legislative Changes to Reduce Driver Blind Spots.pdf2.Append 1 - Hierarchy of Controls Example from Transport Canada.pdfA report of the Transportation and Construction Division was provided and presented by Director of Roadways, Fleet and Support Saric.Director of Roadways, Fleet and Support Saric, along with General Manager of Transportation and Construction Division Schmidt responded to questions of the Committee.6.3.52023-2024 Winter Maintenance Summary [TS2024-0902] 1.Admin Report - 2023-2024 Winter Road Maintenance Summary.pdf2.Append 1 - Highlights of the Roadways ERP.pdf3.Append 2 - Timeline of March 2024 ERP Activation.pdf4.Append 3 - Prototype of Visibility Lighting Changes.pdfA report of the Transportation and Construction Division was provided and presented by Director of Roadways, Fleet and Support Saric.He addressed questions of the Committee.6.3.6Overcapacity Bus Management Policies in Canadian Cities [TS2023-1009] 1.Admin Report - Overcapacity Bus Management Policies in Canadian Cities.pdf2.Append 1 - Managing Full Buses - CUTA Agency Survey Results.pdf3.6.3.6 - Request to Speak - Robert Clipperton - Bus Riders of Saskatoon_Redacted(1).pdf4.6.3.6 - Communication - Bobbi Oldridge_Redacted(1).pdfA report of the Transportation and Construction Division was provided and presented by General Manager of Transportation and Construction Schmidt.The following letters were also provided:Request to Speak Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders Saskatoon, dated September 2, 2024; and Submitting Comments Bobbi Oldridge, dated August 29. 2024. Councillor Loewen joined the meeting via teleconference at 2:01 p.m.Mayor Clark joined the meeting in person at 2:05 p.m.General Manager of Transportation and Construction Schmidt, along with Director of Saskatoon Transit Moellenbeck, responded to questions of the Committee.Moved By:Councillor DonauerThat the information be received.In Favour: (5)Mayor Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor KirtonAbsent (1)Councillor HillCARRIED UNANIMOUSLYItem 6.2.1 was considered next.7.MOTIONS (Notice Previously Given) 8.URGENT BUSINESS 9.GIVING NOTICE 10.REQUEST TO SPEAK (new matters) 10.1Ted Hansen - Inaction on Stonebridge Whistle Cessation [TS2024-0904] 1.10.1 Request to Speak - Ted Hansen - Stonebridge Whistle Cessation_Redacted.pdfA letter requesting to speak from Ted Hansen, dated August 21, 2024, was provided.The Committee heard from Ted Hansen on the matter, who responded to questions of the Committee.General Manager of Transportation and Construction Schmidt responded to questions of the Committee. The Administration undertook to contact the RM of Corman Park regarding the location. Mayor Clark excused himself from the meeting at 3:42 p.m.Moved By:Councillor GersherThat the information be received.In Favour: (4)Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor KirtonAbsent (2)Councillor Hill, and Mayor ClarkCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY11.COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee) 12.IN CAMERA SESSION 13.RISE AND REPORT 14.ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 3:49 p.m.No Item Selected This item has no attachments.1.Admin Report - Maygen Kardash - Traffic Light at Cornish Road and Preston Avenue.pdf2.Append 1 - Study Area.pdf3.Append 2 - Transportation Association of Canada's Requirements for a Left Turn Phase.pdf1.Admin Report - SGI Driver Handbook Updates.pdf2.Append 1 - Example City of Saskatoon Comments on ICBC Learn to Drive Smart Guide.pdf1.Admin Report - Opportunities to Support Legislative Changes to Reduce Driver Blind Spots.pdf2.Append 1 - Hierarchy of Controls Example from Transport Canada.pdf1.Admin Report - 2023 Household Travel Survey.pdf2.Append 1 - Saskatoon Household Travel Survey Infographic.pdf3.Append 2 - Saskatoon Household Travel Survey Final Report.pdf1.Admin Report - 2023-2024 Winter Road Maintenance Summary.pdf2.Append 1 - Highlights of the Roadways ERP.pdf3.Append 2 - Timeline of March 2024 ERP Activation.pdf4.Append 3 - Prototype of Visibility Lighting Changes.pdf1.Admin Report - Overcapacity Bus Management Policies in Canadian Cities.pdf2.Append 1 - Managing Full Buses - CUTA Agency Survey Results.pdf3.6.3.6 - Request to Speak - Robert Clipperton - Bus Riders of Saskatoon_Redacted(1).pdf4.6.3.6 - Communication - Bobbi Oldridge_Redacted(1).pdf1.Admin Report - Transportation and Construction Capital Project Budget Adjustments.pdf1.Post-Meeting Minutes - SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC_Aug06_2024 - English.pdf1.10.1 Request to Speak - Ted Hansen - Stonebridge Whistle Cessation_Redacted.pdf1.6.3.6 - Request to Speak - Robert Clipperton - Bus Riders of Saskatoon_Redacted.pdf2.6.3.6 - Communication - Bobbi Oldridge_Redacted.pdf