AGENDA
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

9:30 A.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommendation

  ​That the following minutes be approved:

  • Special Meeting held on January 17, 2023; and 
  • Regular Business Meeting held on January 25, 2023.

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

In Remembrance of Tyson Moosewaypayo

5.2

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; 8.3.1 to 8.3.3; 8.4.1 to 8.4.6; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.5 be adopted as one motion.

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

Home Energy Loan Program – Annual Status Update [EUCS2023-0201]

• Recommendation
  1. The City Solicitor be directed to draft the bylaw amendments to the Home Energy Loan Program Bylaw, 2021, Bylaw No.9762 recommended in Appendix 2; and
  2. Application intake for new applications into the program be paused until additional funding for the program is sourced.

8.1.2

Additional Information on Elm Wood Disposal and Pilot Program Results [EUCS2023-0202]

A letter submitting comments from Julia Adamson, Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc., dated February 20, 2023, is provided. 

• Recommendation
  1. That elm wood drop-off be included in Recovery Park;
  2. That further information on the level of service, costs, and fee options for elm wood be brought forward in a future report on Recovery Park; and
  3. That business plan options for 2024-25 be prepared to sustain enhanced communication and education programs and develop additional programs to further reduce barriers to proper elm wood disposal.

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Plan – Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee [TS2023-0201]

• Recommendation

  That the 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Plan - Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee be received as information.

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Development Appeals Board 2022 Annual Report [CK 430-30]

• Recommendation

  That the Development Appeals Board 2022 Annual Report be received as information.

8.3.2

Innovative Housing Incentives – Additional Tax Abatement for National Affordable Housing Corporation, Aspen Heights [PDCS2023-0203]

• Recommendation
  1. A five-year incremental tax abatement for the additional affordable housing units at 345 Feheregyhazi Boulevard, developed by the National Affordable Housing Corporation (NAHC), be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary incentive agreement and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the amended agreement under the Corporate Seal.

8.3.3

Repeal and Replacement of Bylaw No. 6583, The Plumbing Permits Bylaw [PDCS2023-0204]

• Recommendation
  1. That the proposed redraft of Bylaw No. 6583, The Plumbing Permits Bylaw as outlined within the February 8, 2023 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary bylaw to repeal and replace existing Bylaw No. 6583, The Plumbing Permits Bylaw.

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

2022 Board of Revision Annual Report [CK 430-77]

• Recommendation

  That the 2022 Annual Report of the Board of Revision be received as information.

8.4.2

Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2023-2024 Membership Fees [CK 155-2]

• Recommendation

  That the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2023-2024 membership fees, in the amount of $60,762.43, including GST, be paid.

8.4.3

Acquisition of Future Development Land - North Saskatoon Region [FI2023-0203]

• Recommendation
  1. That the Administration be authorized to purchase ISC Parcel No’s 145175474 and 145175496, comprising approximately 79.64 acres, from Martin and Joy Gramowski for $540,000.00 and upon the terms as stated within this report; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to have the agreements executed by His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk under the Corporate Seal.

8.4.4

Property Tax Liens 2022 [FI2023-0206]

• Recommendation

  That the City Solicitor be instructed to take the necessary actions under provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act with respect to properties with 2022 tax liens.

8.4.5

2023 Budget Approval – Business Improvement Districts [FI2023-0207]

• Recommendation
  1. That the 2023 budget submissions from the Downtown Saskatoon Business Improvement District, Broadway Business Improvement District, Riversdale Business Improvement District, Sutherland Business Improvement District, and 33rd Street Business Improvement District be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the 2023 Business Improvement District Levy Bylaws for submission to City Council for consideration at the same meeting that the Mill Rate Bylaws are presented.

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

City Council Travel and Training Expenses - 2022 [GPC2023-0202]

• Recommendation

  That the February 14, 2023 report of the City Clerk be received as information.

8.5.2

City Council Car Allowance - 2022 [GPC2023-0203]

• Recommendation

  That the February 14, 2023 report of the City Clerk be received as information.

8.5.3

Reappointments – Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee – Randy Pshebylo, Riversdale Business Improvement District [CK 225-4-3]

• Recommendation

  That the following be reappointed to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee to the end of 2024:

  • Randy Pshebylo, Riversdale Business Improvement District – Agency Representative

8.5.4

Appointment – Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee – Alanda McLeod, Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services [CK 225-4-3]

• Recommendation

  That the following be appointed to the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee to the end of 2024:

  • Alanda McLeod, Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services – Agency Representative

8.5.5

33rd Street Business Improvement District - 2023 Board of Management [CK 225-4-3]

• Recommendation

  That the following be appointed to the Board of Management of the 33^rd Street Business Improvement District to the end of 2023:

  • Judy M. Denham (The Flag Shop), Chairperson
  • Nicola Tabb (Better off), Vice-Chair
  • Tracey Muzzolini (Christies Mayfair Bakery), Director
  • Joanne Lukash (YXE Vintage Mall), Director
  • Trent Loewen (PIES), Director
  • Chris Fowler (FreshCo), Director

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

9.3.1

Northeast Swale and Small Swale Boundary Endorsement [PDCS2023-0207]

The following letters were provided:

Request to Speak

• Mike Velonas, Meewasin Valley Authority, dated February 13, 2023;
• Meghan Mickelson, Swale Watchers, dated February 17, 2023;
• John Paul Wasan, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee, dated February 20, 2023;
• Jan Norris, dated February 20, 2023;
• Paul Cluett, dated February 20, 2023;
• Sara Bryson, Saskatoon Nature Society, dated February 20, 2023;
• Candace Savage, Wild About Saskatoon, February 20, 2023; and 
• Julia Adamson, Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc., dated February 20, 2023.

Submitting Comments

• Linda Moskalyk, SOS Trees Coalition, dated February 15, 2023;
• John Penner, dated February 15, 2023;
• Geoffrey Svenkeson, dated February 16, 2023;
• Taylor Raiche, dated February 16, 2023; 
• Nobuko Iwai, dated February 16, 2023;
• Megan Van Buskirk, Saskatchewan Environmental Society, dated February 16, 2023; 
• Olivia Yurach, dated February 16, 2023;
• Jennifer Janzen-Ball, dated February 16, 2023;
• Wayne MacDonald, dated February 16, 2023;
• Margaret Parsons, dated February 17, 2023;
• Mike Heseltine, dated February 17, 2023;
• Jan Shadick, Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation, dated February 17, 2023;
• Elliot Dillabough, dated February 17, 2023;
• Colleen Ewanchyna, dated February 18, 2023;
• Brooke Sykes, Swale Watchers, dated February 18, 2023;
• Darcy Maatman, dated February 18, 2023;
• Kaitlin Olmsted, dated February 18, 2023;
• Noah Zanyk, dated February 19, 2023;
• Sebastian Din, Swale Watchers, dated February 19, 2023;
• Linda Tweddell, dated February 19, 2023;
• Carmen Formanek-Loncar, dated February 19, 2023;
• John Paul Wasan, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee, dated February 20, 2023;
• Kris Seto Davis, dated February 20, 2023;
• Stewart Coles, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - Saskatchewan Chapter, dated February 20, 2023;
• Lauren Kovarsky, dated February 20, 2023;
• Jessica Hoehn, dated February 20, 2023;
• Sasha Chilibeck, dated February 20, 2023;
• Karen Bolstad, dated February 20, 2023;
• Margret Asmuss, Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development - Saskatchewan, dated February 20, 2023;
• Carmen Gilmore, dated February 20, 2023;
• Jocelyn Orb, dated February 20, 2023;
• James Dynes, dated February 20, 2023;
• David (Max) Abraham, dated February 20, 2023;
• Colin Chatfield, dated February 20, 2023;
• Kevin Stewart, Rewild Alberta, dated February 20, 2023;
• Kathlin Simpkins, dated February 20, 2023;
• Daniel Schott, dated February 20, 2023;
• Jennipher Karst, dated February 20, 2023;
• John Krowina, dated February 20, 2023;
• Julia Adamson, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, SK Regional Chapter, dated February 20, 2023;
• Sheila Catto, dated February 20, 2023; and 
• Sally Postlethwaite, dated February 20, 2023.

• Recommendation

  That the boundaries for the Northeast and Small Swales, as outlined in Option 3, be endorsed.

• Recommendation

  In amendment to Option 3, that the two remaining green pieces identified in the February 17, 2023 correspondence from the Swale Watchers be added to the preliminary boundaries for the Northeast Swale. These areas are identified as “recommended additions” for the “Swale Protected Area”.

• Recommendation

  That the boundaries for the Northeast and Small Swales, as outlined in Option 3, be endorsed including the two remaining green pieces identified in the February 17, 2023 correspondence from the Swale Watchers be added to the preliminary boundaries for the Northeast Swale. These areas are identified as “recommended additions” for the “Swale Protected Area”.

• Recommendation

  That through the concept plan development and review, the Administration work with all stakeholders to establish suitability parameters for functional connectivity and corridors to prevent fragmentation between the Small and Northeast Swales.

• Recommendation

  That through the concept plan development and review, the Administration work with all stakeholders to seek opportunities to locate stormwater infrastructure outside the boundaries of the swales where feasible and ecologically beneficial.

• Recommendation

  That administration report back on best standards, options and marketing considerations to create this new neighbourhood with the goal to protect and preserve Saskatoon’s swales.

• Recommendation

  That the administration report back about options to provide additional protections to the lek during and after construction, including information about best practices for conservation-based urban design.

9.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.3

Community Services

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.6

Strategy & Transformation

10.7

Human Resources

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

Court of Queen’s Bench Bylaw References [CC2023-0201]

• Recommendation

  1. That City Council approve the proposed amendments to:

  • Bylaw No. 8164, The Municipal Wards Commission Bylaw, 2002;
  • Bylaw No. 8176, The Dangerous Animals Bylaw, 2003;
  • Bylaw No. 8225, The City of Saskatoon Fire and Protective Services Department Superannuation Plan Bylaw, 2003;
  • Bylaw No. 9036, The Saskatoon Licence Appeal Board Bylaw, 2012; and
  • Bylaw No. 9537, The Code of Ethical Conduct, 2019.

  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary amendments to update references from the Queen to the King.

11.2.2

The Albert Community Centre Capital Reserve Exception Bylaw, 2023 [CC2023-0202]

• Recommendation

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9873, The Albert Community Centre Capital Reserve Exception Bylaw, 2023, and give same its FIRST reading.

• Recommendation

  ​That Bylaw No. 9873 now be read a SECOND time.

• Recommendation

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9873 read a third time at this meeting.

• Recommendation

  ​That Bylaw No. 9873 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

11.2.3

The Bicycle Amendment Bylaw, 2023 [CC2023-0204]

• Recommendation

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9874, The Bicycle Amendment Bylaw, 2023, and give same its FIRST reading.

• Recommendation

  ​That Bylaw No. 9874 now be read a SECOND time.

• Recommendation

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9874 read a third time at this meeting.

• Recommendation

  ​That Bylaw No. 9874 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

11.2.4

The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw, 2023 [CC2023-0205]

• Recommendation

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9875, The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw, 2023, and give same its FIRST reading.

• Recommendation

  ​That Bylaw No. 9875 now be read a SECOND time.

• Recommendation

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9875 read a third time at this meeting.

• Recommendation

  ​That Bylaw No. 9875 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

14.1

Councillor B. Dubois - Fireworks - Lunar New Year [CK 2500-1]

Councillor Dubois provided the following Notice of Motion at City Council's Regular Business Meeting held on January 25, 2023:

'WHEREAS many Saskatonians celebrate the Lunar New Year;

WHEREAS The Lunar New Year is not included as a permitted day to use fireworks per the City of Saskatoon bylaws;

WHEREAS The Gregorian calendar New Years is included in the City of Saskatoon bylaws; and

BE IT RESOLVED that the City Administration report back on including the Lunar New Year as a permitted day to use fireworks in the City of Saskatoon bylaws.'

• Recommendation

  WHEREAS many Saskatonians celebrate the Lunar New Year;

  WHEREAS The Lunar New Year is not included as a permitted day to use fireworks per the City of Saskatoon bylaws;

  WHEREAS The Gregorian calendar New Years is included in the City of Saskatoon bylaws; and

  BE IT RESOLVED that the City Administration report back on including the Lunar New Year as a permitted day to use fireworks in the City of Saskatoon bylaws.

15.

URGENT BUSINESS

16.

GIVING NOTICE

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT