PUBLIC MINUTES

STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

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Council Chamber, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • Councillor B. Dubois, Chair
  • Councillor D. Kirton, Vice Chair
  • Councillor R. Donauer
  • Councillor S. Gersher
  • Councillor D. Hill via teleconference
ABSENT:
  • His Worship Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)
ALSO PRESENT:
  • Councillor H. Gough via teleconference
  • General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
  • Solicitor D. Kowalski
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant
  • Committee Assistant H. Thompson

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

This item has attachments. 
1.7.3.2 - SPC Trans - Communcation - Adam Pollock - Pleasant Hill Community Association_Redacted.pdf
2.7.3.3 - SPC Trans - Request to Speak - Darcy Pederson - Amalgamated Transit Union Local 615_Redacted.pdf

Deputy City Clerk Bryant responded to questions related to the procedure of submissions received past the 5:00 p.m. deadline the Monday prior to the meeting. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer
    1. That the letter submitting comments from Adam Pollock, Pleasant Hill Community Association, dated March 5, 2023 be added to item 7.3.2; 
    2. That the letter requesting to speak from Darcy Pederson, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 615, dated March 6, 2023 be added to item 7.3.3;
    3. That the items with speakers be considered immediately following Unfinished Business;
      • 7.3.3
        • Darcy Pederson;
    4. That the agenda be confirmed as amended. 
    In Favour: (5)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (1)Mayor Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill

    That DeeAnn Mercier, Broadway Business Improvement District be approved to speak to item 7.2.1.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (1)Mayor Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

 

3.1
Councillor Gersher - Extension of the Enterprise Taxi Licence Program [TS2023-0301]

 

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on the above item due to a member of family being in business with something that can be perceived in conflict with the taxi and TNC industry.

4.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC_Feb07_2023 - English.pdf
  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton

    That the minutes of the regular meeting held on February 7, 2023, of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation, be adopted.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (1)Mayor Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

6.
COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

 

7.
REPORTS OF THE ADMINSTRATION

 

7.1
Decision Reports

 

7.2
Approval Reports

 

7.2.1
Traffic Bylaw Amendments – Fringe Festival and Exhibition Week Parking [TS2023-0302]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Traffic Bylaw Amendments - Fringe Festival and Exhibition Week Parking.pdf
2.Append 1 - Fringe Festival Parking Area.pdf

A report of the Community Services Division was provided and presented by Director of Community Standards Grazier.  

Together with General Manager, Community Services Lacroix, they responded to questions regarding the stakeholder consultation and comprehensive review. 

Pursuant to an earlier resolution, DeeAnn Mercier, Executive Director, Broadway Business Improvement District, was heard by the Committee.

Councillor Gough joined the meeting at 2:07 p.m. via teleconference.

Discussion followed.  A request was made to DeeAnn to provide her request when this matter is before City Council.  Committee also requested that the Administration consult with the Exhibition prior to Council and bring forward any additional information when this matter is before Council. 

  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council:

    1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, Traffic Bylaw, 1991, as outlined in this report, be approved; and
    2. That the City Solicitor be requested to make the necessary amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, Traffic Bylaw, 1991.
    In Favour: (5)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (1)Mayor Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    3.  That the Administration undertake a comprehensive review of the appropriate size and jurisdiction of the parking area for the Fringe Festival and report back.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (1)Mayor Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved By:Councillor Hill

    That the report of the Community Services Division dated March 7, 2023, be shared with the stakeholders.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (1)Mayor Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Item 7.3.3 was considered next. 


7.2.2
Extension of the Enterprise Taxi Licence Program [TS2023-0301]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Extension of the Enterprise Taxi Licence Program.pdf

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest due to a member of family being in business with something that can be perceived in conflict with the taxi and TNC industry. She was not present for consideration of this item.

A report of the Community Services Division was provided and presented by Licensing and Permitting Manager Wilson.  

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council that the City Solicitor be requested to prepare an amendment to Bylaw No. 9651, the Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, to extend the term of Enterprise Taxi Licenses to June 28, 2024.

    In Favour: (3)Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Conflict (1)Councillor Gersher
    Absent (2)Councillor Hill, and Mayor Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2.3
Saskatoon Transportation Master Plan – Updated Prioritization Criteria [TS2023-0303]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Saskatoon Transportation Master Plan - Updated Prioritization Criteria.pdf
2.Append 1 - Updated Non-prioritized List of Projects.pdf

A report of the Transportation and Construction Division was provided and presented by Director of Transportation Magus who responded to questions related to transportation modes.  

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council the criteria for prioritizing transportation projects, as provided within this report, be approved.

    In Favour: (4)Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (2)Councillor Hill, and Mayor Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.3
Information Reports

 
  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the reports contained in Items 7.3.1 to 7.3.2 be received as information.

    In Favour: (4)Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (2)Councillor Hill, and Mayor Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.3.1
June 20, 2022, Rain Event Response – Report Back [EUCS2023-0103]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - June 20, 2022 Rainfall Event Response - Report Back.pdf
2.Append 1 - CCTV Inspections Map.pdf

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment Utilities and Corporate Services at its meeting held on February 7, 2023, considered the above-noted item and resolved in part that the report be forwarded to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation for consideration on the transportation related elements.  

The report of the Utilities and Environment Division was provided and introduced by General Manager of Transportation and Construction Schmidt.  Together with Director of Transportation Magus and General Manager of Utilities and Environment Gardiner, they responded to questions regarding funding and storm water system debris cleaning. 

7.3.2
17th Street Extension Project – March 2023 Update [TS2023-0304]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - 17th Street Extension Project Review - March 2023 Update.pdf
2.Append 1 - Drop-in Session Boards.pdf
3.Append 2 - Project Flyer.pdf
4.Append 3 - What We Heard Engagement Summary - 17th Street Extension.pdf
5.Append 4 - 17th Street Extension Project - Concept and Typical Cross-Section.pdf
6.Append 5 - Truck Route.pdf
7.7.3.2 - SPC Trans - Communcation - Adam Pollock - Pleasant Hill Community Association_Redacted(1).pdf

A report of the Transportation and Construction Division was provided and presented by Director of Transportation Magus. Questions related to engagement and timeline of the project were responded to.

A letter submitting comments from Adam Pollock, Pleasant Hill Community Association, dated March 5, 2023 was provided.

  • Moved By:Councillor Gersher

    That the report be forwarded to City Council for information. 

    In Favour: (4)Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (2)Councillor Hill, and Mayor Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.3.3
Saskatoon Transit – Safety and Incident Report [TS2023-0305]

This item has attachments. 
1.Admin Report - Saskatoon Transit - Safety and Incident Report.pdf
2.Append 1 - All Reported Incidents Concerning Occurrences on Buses and Around Transit Facilities forReported Data2017to2022.pdf
3.Append 2 - Negative Interactions Including Operators and the Public for Reported Data from 2017 to 2022.pdf
4.Append 3 - Incidents Involving Passengers for Reported Data from 2017 to 2022.pdf
5.Append 4 - Incidents Involving the Public at Terminals and Stops for Reported Data from 2017 to 2022.pdf
6.7.3.3 - SPC Trans - Request to Speak - Darcy Pederson - Amalgamated Transit Union Local 615_Redacted(1).pdf

A report of the Transportation and Construction Division was provided and presented by General Manager of Transportation and Construction Schmidt.  Together with Operations Manager Moellenbeck, they responded to questions regarding the assault barrier installation status, fare collection policy, de-escalation training and frequent incident locations. 

The Committee heard from Darcy Pederson, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 615 on the matter.

Fire Chief Hackl responded to questions regarding overall the safety plans.

  • Moved By:Councillor Donauer

    That the information be received.

  • Moved By:Councillor Kirton

    That Administration report back on a dedicated transit support workers program. This should include any funding considerations in time for the 2024-2025 budget deliberations.

    In Favour: (5)Councillor Hill, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
    Absent (1)Mayor Clark
    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Item 7.2.2 was considered next.

    The meeting recessed at 4:14 p.m. and reconvened at 4:36 p.m. with all members of the Committee in attendance with the exception of Councillor Hill.


8.
MOTIONS (Notice Previously Given)

 

9.
URGENT BUSINESS

 

10.
GIVING NOTICE

 

11.
IN CAMERA SESSION (if required)

 

12.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m.

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