MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 9:30 A.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

PRESENT:

• His Worship, Mayor C. Clark, in the Chair
• Councillor C. Block
• Councillor T. Davies
• Councillor R. Donauer
• Councillor B. Dubois
• Councillor S. Gersher
• Councillor H. Gough
• Councillor Z. Jeffries, via teleconference
• Councillor D. Kirton
• Councillor M. Loewen

ABSENT:

• Councillor D. Hill

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager J. Jorgenson
• City Solicitor C. Yelland
• Chief Financial Officer C. Hack
• General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
• General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
• General Manager, Utilities & Environment A. Gardiner
• City Clerk A. Tittemore
• Committee Assistant H. Janzen

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND 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. The Chair also recognized the Elders gathering that took place on the weekend.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
  1. That the request to speak from DeeAnn Mercier, Broadway Business Improvement District, dated March 24, 2023, be added to Item 8.2.1;
  2. That the following letters be added to Item 8.2.4:
     • Submitting Comments
       • Michael Nemeth, dated March 23, 2023;
       • Vicki Obedkoff, dated March 23, 2023;
       • Frank Dodd, Wolf Willow Cohousing, dated March 25, 2023;
       • Sylvie Francoeur, Wolf Willow Cohousing, dated March 25, 2023;
       • Murray Gross, dated March 25, 2023;
       • Noel Kramer, dated March 26, 2023;
       • Amelia Moffatt, dated March 26, 2023;
       • John Moffatt, dated March 26, 2023;
       • Carolyn Hoessler, dated March 26, 2023; 
       • Adam Bue, dated March 27, 2023; 
       • Susan Gilmer, dated March 27, 2023;
       • Tyler Gullen, dated March 27, 2023;
       • Anthony Gossner, dated March 27, 2023;
       • Jill Frith, dated March 27, 2023;
     • Request to Speak
       • Randy Pshebylo, Riversdale Business Improvement District, dated March 27, 2023;
  3. That the request to speak from Randy Pshebylo, Riversdale Business Improvement District, dated March 27, 2023, be added to Item 8.3.3;
  4. That the letter submitting comments Orlene Martens, dated March 27, 2023, be added to Item 9.5.1; 
  5. That Urgent Business Item 15.1 be added to the Agenda; 
  6. That the items with speakers be considered immediately following consideration of the Consent Agenda; 
     • 8.2.1 - DeeAnn Mercier, Broadway Business Improvement District; 
     • 8.2.4 - Randy Pshebylo, Riversdale Business Improvement District;
     • 8.3.3 - Randy Pshebylo, Riversdale Business Improvement District; and
  7. ​That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

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 her family in business with something that can be perceived to be in conflict with the taxi and TNC industry.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on February 22, 2023, be approved.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

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. 

Mayor Clark

Recognized the deaths of Derek Meyers, MLA for Regina Walsh Acres, following a battle with cancer, Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan from Edmonton Police Service and Sargent Maureen Breau, Quebec Police Officer, who died in the line of duty. 

Congratulated the Saskatoon Blades on their regular season and going into playoffs.

Acknowledged the recent upgrade in the CD Howe Institute Analysis from an F to a B+ in financial transparency and expressed appreciation to the staff. 

Acknowledged on March 24, the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal Ceremony took place. His Honour Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Russ Mirasty and Her Honour Donna Mirasty were in attendance to present the medals. He expressed appreciation to staff in the City Clerk's Office for organizing the event and the selection Committee. 

Councillor Dubois

She was honoured to represent City Council at the Award of Merit presentation at Fire Hall #1 recognizing Aaron Lange and Mike Napper for their actions.

Councillor Davies

Acknowledged there are over 8,500 tickets sold for Friday's Blades Game.

Announcement on March 29 from SEG that professional baseball will be returning to Saskatoon in the summer of 2024.

6.

QUESTION PERIOD

6.1

Councillor T. Davies - Snow Removal Budget [CK 6290-1 x 1700-1]

Councillor Davies asked what the snow removal budget was prior to the increase.

General Manager Transportation and Construction Schmidt responded that the 2022 budget was between 14 and 15 million dollars. 

6.2

Councillor B. Dubois - Green Cart Program [CK 7830-7]

Councillor Dubois asked what residents can do if they do not want the green bin.

General Manager Utilities and Environment Gardiner responded that it is a mandatory program, and they are encouraging residents to try it. Administration is looking at alternatives for those that do not want the bins.

6.3

Councillor R. Donauer - Asbestos Cement Pipes [CK 7820-5]

Councillor Donauer asked about the asbestos cement pipes and the hazard or lack of hazard and if we will be replacing them.

General Manager Environment and Utilities Gardiner responded that they are following the Health Canada recommendation and they do not consider the pipes a hazard. She added that they look to replace pipes when there are opportunities, such as a watermain break.

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items 8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.2.4, 8.3.3 were removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.3; 8.2.3; 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.4 to 8.3.7; 8.4.1 to 8.4.3; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.7 be adopted as one motion.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 8.2.2 was considered next.

  
  

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Plan - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee [EUCS2023-0305]

• That the 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Plan for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee be received as information.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.2

Revision to Bylaw No. 8880, The Private Sewer and Water Service Connection Bylaw, 2010 [EUCS2023-0301]

• 1. The proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 8880, The Private Sewer and Water Service Connection Bylaw, 2010, as outlined in the March 7, 2023 report of the General Manager, Transportation and Construction, be approved; and
  2. The City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate amendments to Bylaw No. 8880, The Private Sewer and Water Service Connection Bylaw, 2010.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.3

Climate Budget – Greenhouse Gas Implications of Capital Projects [EUCS2023-0302]

• That the adoption of the criteria outlined in the March 7, 2023 report of the General Manager, Utilities and Environment, to guide the identification and estimation of GHG additions for capital projects be included in the 2024/2025 Multi-year Business Plan and Budget.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.3

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

• That the criteria for prioritizing transportation projects, as provided within this report, be approved.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.1

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

A request to speak from DeeAnn Mercier, Broadway Business Improvement District, dated March 24, 2023, was provided.

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

DeeAnn Mercier, Broadway Business Improvement District, was in attendance and presented to Council.

Director of Community Standards Grazer responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen
  1. That the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, Traffic Bylaw, 1991, as outlined in the report of the Community Services Division dated March 7, 2023, be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to make the necessary amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, Traffic Bylaw, 1991; and
  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: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That Administration work with the Broadway Business District to adjust the time when the fringe parking permit program is enforced.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 8.2.4 was considered next.

  
  

8.2.2

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

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Gersher declared a conflict of interest on this item due to her family being in business that could be seen to be in conflict with the taxi and TNC industry and excused herself from discussion and voting on the matter and left the meeting.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  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: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Conflict (1)	Councillor Gersher
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

  Councillor Gersher re-entered the meeting.

  Item 8.2.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.2.4

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

The following letters were provided:

Submitting Comments

• Michael Nemeth, dated March 23, 2023;
• Vicki Obedkoff, dated March 23, 2023;
• Frank Dodd, Wolf Willow Cohousing, dated March 25, 2023;
• Sylvie Francoeur, Wolf Willow Cohousing, dated March 25, 2023;
• Murray Gross, dated March 25, 2023;
• Noel Kramer, dated March 26, 2023;
• Amelia Moffatt, dated March 26, 2023;
• John Moffatt, dated March 26, 2023;
• Carolyn Hoessler, dated March 26, 2023; 
• Adam Bue, dated March 27, 2023; 
• Susan Gilmer, dated March 27, 2023; 
• Tyler Gullen, dated March 27, 2023; 
• Anthony Gossner, dated March 27, 2023; and
• Jill Frith, dated March 27, 2023.

Request to Speak

• Randy Pshebylo, Riversdale Business Improvement District, dated March 27, 2023.

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor Dubois introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

Randy Pshebylo, Riversdale Business Improvement District, was in attendance, presented and responded to questions of Council.

Director of Transportation Magus responded to questions of Committee.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Kirton

  That the information be received.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen
  1. That Administration defer the detailed design and construction of the 17^th Street Extension until further consideration can be made through updated planning in the area such as the previously outlined West Industrial Concept Plan work; and 
  2. That the Administration report back with a project status update and administrative recommendation at the appropriate time.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 8.3.3 was considered next.

  
  

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Public Art Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Plan [PDCS2023-0309]

• That the 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Plan for the Public Art Advisory Committee be received as information.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.2

Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee - 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Plan [PDCS2023-0308]

• That the 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Plan for the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee be received as information.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.4

Guideline Amendments for Permanent Asphalt Parking Patios [PDCS2023-0303]

• That the amendments to the Sidewalk Café and Parking Patio Guidelines, as outlined in the March 8, 2023 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be adopted.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.5

Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Program – 317 4th Avenue South [PDCS2023-0304]

• 1. A five-year tax abatement, equivalent to 67% of the incremental municipal and library taxes for the development of 317 4th Avenue South, be approved;
  2. The Neighbourhood Planning Section be requested to submit an application under the Province of Saskatchewan’s Education Property Tax Exemption/Abatement Program seeking approval for a five-year tax abatement, equivalent to 67% of the incremental education taxes, for the development of 317 4th Avenue South;
  3. The City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal; and
  4. The five-year tax abatement on the incremental taxes be applied to the subject property, commencing the next taxation year following the completion of the project.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.6

Friends of the Bowl Foundation Inc. - Approval of Board of Directors for 2023 [PDCS2023-0306]

• 1. That the Board of Directors for Friends of the Bowl Foundation Inc., as noted in the March 8, 2023 report of the General Manager, Community Services, be approved;
  2. That the City of Saskatoon, being a member of the Board of Directors of Friends of the Bowl Foundation Inc., appoint Andrew Roberts or his designate, as its proxy to vote on its behalf at the Annual General Meeting of the members of Friends of the Bowl Foundation Inc., to be held on April 20, 2023, or at any adjournment(s) thereof; and
  3. That His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate documents under the Corporate Seal as prepared by the City Solicitor.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.7

Municipal Support for Wildlife Rehabilitation Licence [PDCS2023-0305]

• 1. That municipal support be granted to applicant, Dawn Erker, to obtain a wildlife rehabilitation licence from the Government of Saskatchewan and operate within Saskatoon; and
  2. That municipal support be granted to applicant, John Polson, to obtain a wildlife rehabilitation licence from the Government of Saskatchewan and operate within Saskatoon.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.3

Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Program – 522 Avenue N South [PDCS2023-0301]

A request to speak from Randy Pshebylo, Riversdale Business Improvement District, dated March 27, 2023, was provided.

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Director of Planning and Development Anderson introduced the item.

Randy Pshebylo, Riversdale Business Improvement District, was in attendance and spoke to Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Block
  1. A five-year tax abatement, equivalent to 66.5% of the incremental municipal, library and education taxes for the development of 522 Avenue N South, be approved;
  2. The City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal; and
  3. The five-year tax abatement on the incremental taxes be applied to the subject property, commencing the next taxation year following the completion of the project.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 9.4.1 was considered next.

  
  

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Notice of Annual General Meeting - Saskatchewan Place Association Inc. [CK 175-31]

• That the City of Saskatoon, being a member of the Saskatchewan Place Association Inc., appoint Mayor Charlie Clark, or in his absence, Councillors Troy Davies or Randy Donauer, of the City of Saskatoon, in the Province of Saskatchewan, as its proxy to vote for it on its behalf at the Annual General Meeting of the members of the Saskatchewan Place Association Inc., to be held on the 6th day of April, 2023, or at any adjournment or adjournments thereof.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.2

Notice of Annual General Meeting - Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium and Convention Centre Corporation [CK 175-28]

• That the City of Saskatoon, being a member of both the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Convention Centre Corporation Board of Directors and the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Foundation Board of Directors appoint Mayor Charlie Clark, or in his absence, Councillor David Kirton or Councillor Mairin Loewen of the City of Saskatoon, in the Province of Saskatchewan, as its proxy to vote for it on its behalf at the Annual General Meetings of the members of the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Convention Centre Corporation and the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Foundation, to be held on the 27th day of April, 2023, or at any adjournment or adjournments thereof.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.3

Notice of Annual General Meetings - The Saskatoon Gallery and Conservatory Corporation and The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc. [CK 175-27]

• That the City of Saskatoon, being a member of both The Saskatoon Gallery and Conservatory Corporation and The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc., appoint Mayor Charlie Clark, or in his absence, Councillor Bev Dubois or Councillor Sarina Gersher of the City of Saskatoon, in the Province of Saskatchewan, as its proxy to vote for it on its behalf at the Annual General Meetings of the members of The Saskatoon Gallery and Conservatory Corporation and The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc. to be held on the 25th day of April 2023, or at any adjournment or adjournments thereof.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Integrity Commissioner 2022 Annual Report [GPC2023-0308]

• That the City Solicitor be directed to draft the appropriate bylaw amendments as per the 2022 annual report of the Integrity Commissioner.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2

2024 – 2035 Major Capital Project Prioritization [GPC2023-0307]

• That Option 1 be approved which includes the approval of the presented 2024-2035 Major Capital Prioritization List to be used in the development of a future funding plan.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.3

Appointment – Board of Revision [CK 225-4-3]

• That Addy Ajayi be appointed to the Board of Revision to the end of 2024.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.4

Appointment – Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee [CK 225-4-3]

• That Taylor Morrison, Saskatchewan Realtors Association be appointed to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee to the end of 2024

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.5

Appointment – Municipal Planning Commission [CK 225-4-3]

• That Mostofa Kamal be appointed to the Municipal Planning Commission to the end of 2025.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.6

Appointment – Municipal Review Commission [CK 225-4-3]

• That Kerry McNamara be appointed to the Municipal Review Commission to the end of 2026.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.7

Appointment – Public Art Advisory Committee [CK 225-4-3]

• That Muveddett Al-Katib be appointed as a civic representative to the Public Art Advisory Committee to the end of 2024.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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

9.4.1

Preliminary Year-End Results – December 31, 2022 [FI2023-0301]

The Chair introduced the item.

• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
  1. That the following transfers to reserves be waived and the surpluses remain within the programs to help offset the corporate deficit:
     1. $14,220.47 to the Internal Audit Program Reserve;
     2. $17,659.40 to the Animal Service Reserve; and
     3. $173,247.86 to the Reserve for Unexpended Youth Sports Subsidy Funds.
  2. That a reduction in the transfer from the Roadways Operating program in the amount of $710,740.27 to the Paved Roadways Infrastructure Reserve be approved;
  3. That a one-time exception to Council Policy No. C03-003, Reserve for Future Expenditures be approved to allow a transfer of $500,000 from the Special Events Reserve - Profile Saskatoon to the help offset the deficit;
  4. That a one-time exception to Council Policy No. C03-003, Reserve for Future Expenditures be approved to allow a transfer of $924,395.41 from the Land Operations Reserve to the help offset the deficit; and
  5. That the remaining deficit of $6,677,512.53 million be transferred from the Fiscal Stabilization Reserve to balance the budget.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

9.5.1

Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan – Vision Statement and Guiding Principles [GPC2023-0301]

Revised Appendices 1-3 were provided along with the following letters:

Submitting Comments

• Peggy Sarjeant, Saskatoon Heritage Society, dated March 20, 2023; and
• Orlene Martens, dated March 27, 2023.

An additional Appendix 4 was also provided.

Deputy Mayor Dubois introduced the item as Chair of the Governance and Priorities Committee.

Director of Planning and Development Anderson responded to questions of Council along with Senior Project Planner Williamson and City Clerk Tittemore.

• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  That the vision statement and guiding principles for the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan, as contained in Appendix 2, be approved with accepted changes.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (1)	Councillor Dubois
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED (9 to 1)
• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That in addition to the wording changes highlighted in Appendix 4, that the Robust and Diverse Economy principle be amended as follows:

  Preserve the Downtown as the cultural, social and employment center of the community, while encouraging a thriving, diverse economy that attracts local, regional, and global employers that generate quality job opportunities throughout the Downtown and city.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Kirton
  Against: (1)	Councillor Dubois
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED (9 to 1)

  The meeting recessed at 11:34 a.m. and reconvened at 11:48 a.m. with all members of Council in attendance with the exception of Councillor Hill

  
  

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.3

Community Services

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.5.1

Request to Sell City-Owned Property – Marquis Industrial Area [CC2023-0305]

Director of Saskatoon Land Long presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Loewen
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies
  1. That Administration be authorized to sell Lots 1-11, Block 947; and Lots 1-8, Block 948, Plan 102393828, through the open market (standard terms) sales approach with prices as listed in the report;
  2. That the Administration be authorized to make minor adjustments to the approved list pricing that may be necessary to account for changes in servicing costs and parcels being returned; and
  3. 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.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

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

Bylaw No. 8491, The Campaign Disclosure and Spending Limits Bylaw, 2006 – Campaign Contributions Residency Requirements [CC2023-0302]

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That Option 3, that candidate communications include information regarding the acceptance and disclosure of out of province/out of country campaign contributions, be approved. 

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

11.2.2

The Electric Light and Power Amendment Bylaw, 2023 - Proposed Bylaw No. 9876 [CC2023-0303]

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9876, The Electric Light and Power Amendment Bylaw, 2023, and give same its FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  ​That Bylaw No. 9876 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Loewen

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9876 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  ​That Bylaw No. 9876 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.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

11.2.3

Shared Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Program – Bylaw Amendments - Proposed Bylaw Nos. 9879 and 9880 [CC2023-0304]

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report.

Director of Transportation Magus responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9879, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2023; and Bylaw No. 9880, The Recreation Facilities and Parks Usage Amendment Bylaw, 2023, and give same their FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  ​That Bylaw Nos. 9879 and 9880 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw Nos. 9879 and 9880 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  ​That Bylaw Nos. 9879 and 9880 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaws be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

15.

URGENT BUSINESS

15.1

Victoria Park Recreation Facility – Capital Funding [CC2023-0306]

A report of the Community Services Division was provided and presented by General Manager Community Services Lacroix who also responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Gough
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher
  1. That a change in project scope to Project No. P.02114.02 (Victoria Park Upgrades) that will create project savings of $300,000, be approved; and
  2. That Project No. P.02114.04 (Victoria Park Recreation Facility) budget be increased by $375,000 to a total capital budget of $605,000, be approved to be funded through a transfer of $300,000 from Project No. P.0214.02 and $75,000, in private contributions.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Kirton
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Hill

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

16.

GIVING NOTICE

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 12:19 p.m.