AGENDA
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

9:30 A.m. - 5:30 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

Submissions providing comments and/or requesting to speak will be accepted for public meetings using the online form at saskatoon.ca/writetocouncil. If your submission includes a request to speak, you will be contacted by a representative from the City Clerk’s Office with further information. Submissions will be accepted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday the week of the meeting.

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

The Chair will call the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People and confirm roll call. 

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Recommendation
  1. That the items with speakers be considered immediately following consideration of the Consent Agenda;
     • 10.3.2
       • Andrea Calow, Second Art Dancewear;
       • Angela Bishop, Camponi Housing Corporation/SaskNative Rentals Inc.;
       • Mark Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council; and   
  2. ​That the agenda be confirmed as presented.

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommendation

  ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on August 28, 2024, be approved.

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

Council Members

This is a standing item on the agenda in order to provide Council Members an opportunity to provide any public acknowledgements. 

6.

QUESTION PERIOD

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Recommendation

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.2; 8.2.1 to 8.2.2; 8.3.1 to 8.3.2; 8.4.1 to 8.4.3; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.4 be adopted as one motion.

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

Inquiry – Councillor B. Dubois - Waste Collection Location Review Process [CC2024-0606]

• Recommendation

  That the Administration be directed to proceed with the pilot project as outlined in the September 3, 2024, report of the Utilities and Environment Division.

8.1.2

Advanced Metering Infrastructure Participation Policy [EUCS2024-0903]

• Recommendation
  1. That Appendix 1 be adopted as City of Saskatoon Advanced Metering Infrastructure Participation Policy;
  2. That the City Clerk’s Office be requested to introduce City Council Policy No. CXX; and
  3. That the City Solicitor’s Office be requested to amend Bylaw No. 2685, the Electric Light and Power Bylaw, 1940; and Bylaw No. 7567, the Waterworks Bylaw, 1996, as outlined in the report of the Corporate Financial Services Division dated September 3, 2024.

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

Transportation & Construction Division Capital Project Budget Adjustments and Closures [TS2024-0903]

• Recommendation
  1. That $176,861.50 from the Civic Vehicles and Equipment Replacement Reserve be allocated to Capital Project P.01361 – V&E Fuel Stations;
  2. That $111,447.39 from the Transportation and Construction Corporate Capital Reserve be allocated to Capital Project P.02259 – PW Satellite Yards;
  3. That $593,298.66 from the Traffic Safety Reserve be allocated to Capital Project P.02281 – Neighbourhood Traffic Reviews and Traffic Safety; and
  4. That $249,858.19 from the Traffic Safety Reserve be allocated to Capital Project P.02282 – Roadside Safety Improvements.

8.2.2

SGI Driver Handbook Updates [CC2023-0602]

• Recommendation

  That the Mayor write a letter to the Minister of SGI for further discussion on the suggestions offered by Administration on the updates to the SGI driver handbook.

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Affordable Housing Incentives (2024) [GPC2023-0503]

Additional information, Appendix 4, is provided. 

• Recommendation
  1. That the total funding for the Affordable Housing Incentives (2024) of $13,284,000.00 be allocated towards 18 projects for the development of 492 new affordable rental units, as outlined in Appendix 1, be approved;
  2. That five-year incremental tax abatements for 17 projects, including the development of 496 new affordable rental units, estimated at a total of $3,028,155.15, as outlined in Appendix 1, be approved;
  3. That Corporate Revenue be requested to submit an application under the Provincial Government’s Education Property Tax Exemption/Abatement Program seeking approval for a five-year tax abatement, equivalent to 100% of the incremental Education property taxes, for the development of affordable housing units at 803 Hart Road; and
  4. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreements that his Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal.

8.3.2

Corridor Planning Program Moving Forward [PDCS2024-0901]

• Recommendation

  That the report be received as information.

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Credit Card Fee Recovery Options [CCB2023-1114/GPC2023-0807/CCB2023-1123]

• Recommendation
  1. That the City of Saskatoon proceed with Option 1 – Continue Status Quo and in 2026 explore alternative payment processors that offer surcharging; and
  2. That the report referenced in Option 1 also include information about using credit cards as an option for payments made to the City where credit cards are not currently accepted including the possibility of recovering the credit card fees on those new payments options.

8.4.2

2024 Neighbourhood Land Development Fund Allocation of Profits [FI2024-0902]

• Recommendation
  1. That $15.0 million in profits be declared from the Neighbourhood Land Development Fund;
  2. That 10.0 million in profits from the Neighbourhood Land Development Fund be allocated to the Capital Project P.02407 Chief Mistawasis Bridge and Traffic Bridge Replacement Project; and
  3. That $5.0 million in profits from the Neighbourhood Land Development Fund by allocated to the Property Realized Reserve for future land acquisitions.

8.4.3

Proposed Amendments to Landfill Replacement Reserve, Bylaw No. 6774, Capital Reserve Bylaw [FI2024-0905]

• Recommendation

  That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate bylaw amendments to the Landfill Replacement Reserve within Bylaw No. 6744, the Capital Reserve Bylaw, 1993, as outlined in the report of the Corporate Financial Services Division dated September 4, 2024.

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Saskatoon’s City Centre and District Plan [GPC2024-0901]

• Recommendation
  1. That Saskatoon’s City Centre and District Plan be approved as the guiding framework for Administration to prepare future budget and implementation requests for City Council consideration; and
  2. That the Administration create a business plan option for the implementation of Saskatoon’s City Centre and District Plan for consideration during the 2026/2027 Business Plan and Budget deliberations.

8.5.2

Appointment - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee [CK 225-4-3]

• Recommendation
• Recommendation

  That Superintendent Dale Solie, Saskatoon Police Service, be appointed as an agency representative for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee to the end of 2026.

8.5.3

Appointment - Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners [CK225-4-3]

• Recommendation
• Recommendation

  That Katharine Grier be appointed as a citizen representative to the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners to the end of 2026, effective immediately.

8.5.4

Appointments - 33rd Street Business Improvement District Board of Directors [CK 225-4-3]

• Recommendation

  That the following be appointed to the 33^rd Street Business Improvement District Board of Directors:

  • Mike Erman, Glitch Gift & Novelties;
  • Mike Bartlett, The Gras Shop; and
  • Kathryn McDonald, the Cheese List.

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS (not on Consent Agenda)

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

9.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

9.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

9.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.1.1

Downtown Event and Entertainment District – Private Partner Agreement Framework Update [DEED2023-01]

• Recommendation

  That the information be received. 

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.3

Community Services

10.3.1

Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth – Strategic Plan 2025-2030 [CC2024-0901]

• Recommendation

  That Growing Forward Together – P4G Strategic Plan 2025 – 2030 be endorsed in principle.

10.3.2

Provincial Approach to Homelessness - Timeframe for Emergency Residential Shelter – 210 Pacific Avenue [GPC2023-1002, CC2024-0202]

The following letters are provided:

Requesting to Speak

1. Andrea Calow, Second Art Dancewear, dated September 6, 2024;
2. Angela Bishop, Camponi Housing Corporation/SaskNative Rentals Inc., dated September 12, 2024; and 
3. Mark Arcand, Saskatoon Tribal Council, dated September 12, 2024.

Submitting Comments 

1. Randi-Lee Loshack, Rise Dance Company, dated September 7, 2024;
2. Diane Reaser, dated September 9, 2024;
3. Caroline Brost, dated September 9, 2024;
4. Dawson Block, dated September 11, 2024;
5. Phil Meister, dated September 11, 2024;
6. Derek Danchak, dated September 11, 2024;
7. Bruce Buckwold, Buckwold Properties, dated September 12, 2024; and 
8.  Alissa Jardine, dated September 15, 2024. 

• Recommendation
  1. Administration to issue the development permit for 210 Pacific Avenue for the purpose of providing an Emergency Residential Shelter as a temporary use for up to 18 months, as outlined in this report;
  2. That the City of Saskatoon enter into a lease agreement with the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, for 210 Pacific Avenue, for the purpose of providing a temporary Emergency Residential Shelter, based on the terms outlined in this report;
  3. That a Capital Project be established, for up to $250,000, for the required upgrades/renovations, for 210 Pacific Avenue, with the funding to be provided by the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation;
  4. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreements and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal; and
  5. That all proper officers of the City of Saskatoon take the appropriate action to carry the noted changes into effect.

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.5.1

Adaptation in Action Budget Adjustment [CC2024-0904]

• Recommendation
  1. That Capital Project P.10093, Natural Areas Protection and Health be increased by $50,000 funded from the ClimateWest Adaptation in Action Program;
  2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement from ClimateWest under the Corporate Seal; and
  3. That if required, the Senior Financial Business Partner be granted delegated authority to sign and submit progress reports and financial claims related to the project.

10.6

Strategy & Transformation

10.7

Human Resources

10.7.1

Contract Updates

A report is forthcoming. 

10.8

Public Policy & Government Relations

11.

LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

11.1

Office of the City Clerk

11.2

Office of the City Solicitor

11.2.1

The Building Amendment Bylaw, 2024 (No. 2) - Proposed Bylaw No. 10034 [GPC2023-0503]

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 10034, The Building Amendment Bylaw, 2024 (No. 2).

11.2.2

The Home Energy Loan Program Amendment Bylaw, 2024 - Proposed Bylaw No. 10043 [EUCS2024-0302]

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 10043, The Home Energy Loan Program Amendment Bylaw, 2024.

11.2.3

The Sidewalk Clearing Amendment Bylaw, 2024 - Proposed Bylaw No. 10041 [TS2024-0603]

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 10041, The Sidewalk Clearing Amendment Bylaw, 2024.

11.2.4

The Electric Light and Power Amendment Bylaw, 2024 - Proposed Bylaw No. 10042 [EUCS2024-0801]

• Recommendation

  That City Council consider Bylaw No. 10042, The Electric Light and Power Amendment Bylaw, 2024.

11.2.5

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Urban Reserve Creation [CC2024-0902]

• Recommendation
  1. That City Council approve the proposed content of the Municipal Services and Compatibility Agreement; and
  2. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement.

11.2.6

Muskeg Lake Cree Nation Urban Reserve Creation [CC2024-0903]

• Recommendation
  1. That City Council approve the proposed content of the Municipal Services and Compatibility Agreement; and
  2. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement.

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

14.1

Councillor H. Gough - Land Use - Saskatchewan Polytechnic Campus [CC2024-0802]

Councillor Gough provided the following Notice of Motion at City Council's Regular Business Meeting held on August 28, 2024. 

"TAKE NOTICE that at the next Regular Business Meeting of City Council, I will move:

Whereas Saskatchewan Polytechnic is consolidating its Saskatoon operations near the University of Saskatchewan campus, vacating the current main campus site on Idylwyld Drive North; and

Whereas this institution is a major driver of land use, transportation, employment, and commercial and community activity in the immediate area;

Therefore, be it resolved that the Administration report to the appropriate Standing Policy Committee regarding the best mechanism to engage in land use and other planning for the area around the current Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus on Idylwyld, outlining the resources necessary and a proposed timeline for this work."

14.2

Councillor C. Block - Eastlake Sidewalk Infill [CC2024-0909]

In accordance with Section 65 of The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 9170, TAKE NOTICE that Councillor Block provided the following Notice of Motion: 

"That the Administration report back with options for the installation of a sidewalk infill segment on the West side of the 500 block of Eastlake Avenue in coordination with the proposed development at 555 Eastlake,  if technical constraints prevent private construction of the proposed public walkway."

15.

URGENT BUSINESS

16.

GIVING NOTICE

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT