AGENDA

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

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  • Recommendation
    1. ​That City Council suspend the rules of having electronic participation of members limited to emergencies for this meeting to permit Councillor Loewen the option to attend the meeting, or a portion of, via teleconference; and
    2. That the agenda be confirmed as presented.
  • Recommendation

    ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on July 29, 2019, be adopted.

Recipient - City of Saskatoon in partnership with the Office of the Treaty of the Commissioner, Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre and Saskatoon Tribal Council.

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

  • Recommendation

    ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.5; 8.2.1 to 8.2.4; 8.3.1 to 8.3.4; 8.4.1 to 8.4.4; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.6 be adopted as one motion.

  • Recommendation

    That $350,000 be allocated from the Parks Infrastructure Reserve to Capital Project 901 – Parks Upgrades, Enhancements and Repairs in order to replace up to three playgrounds that are currently in poor or very poor condition.

  • Recommendation
    1. That a five-year tax abatement, equivalent to 100% of the incremental municipal and library taxes for the development of 880 Broadway Avenue, be approved;
    2. That the Neighbourhood Planning Section be requested to submit an application under the Provincial Government’s Education Property Tax Exemption/Abatement Program seeking approval of a five-year tax abatement, equivalent to 100% of the incremental education taxes, for the development of 880 Broadway Avenue;
    3. That 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. That the five-year tax abatement on the incremental taxes be applied to the subject properties, commencing the next taxation year following the completion of the project.

Please note, proposed Bylaw No. 9619 is attached for City Council's consideration at this meeting, pending approval of the recommendation.

  • Recommendation

    That the City Solicitor be requested to amend Bylaw No. 7491, the Temporary Sign Bylaw, as outlined in the August 12, 2019 report of the General Manager, Community Services Department.

  • Recommendation
    1. That the application from the Saskatchewan Food Development Centre Industry Inc. for a five-year tax abatement on the incremental portion of taxes at 2335 Schuyler Street, as a result of its development in 2020, be approved as follows:
    • 100% in Year 1;
    • 80% in Year 2;
    • 70% in Year 3;
    • 60% in Year 4;
    • 50% in Year 5; and

         2. That the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare the appropriate agreements.

  • Recommendation
    1. That $56,031.55 from the Electrical Distribution Extension Reserve and $47,411.32 from the Electrical Distribution Replacement Reserve be allocated to Capital Project 1308-02, Varsity View Conversion – 14th Street;
    2. That $236,196.46 from the Electrical Distribution Extension Reserve be allocated to Capital Project 722-04, Kenderdine Rd. – Attridge to Ag Station;
    3. That $107,291.36 from the Electrical Distribution Extension Reserve be allocated to Capital Project 2305, Landfill Gas Energy;
    4. That $316,561.08 from the Electrical Distribution Extension Reserve be allocated to Capital Project 1174-06, Street Lighting – Hampton Village;
    5. That $251,893.72 from the Electrical Distribution Extension Reserve and $116,749.22 from the Electrical Distribution Replacement Reserve be allocated to Capital Project 1174-02 Street Lighting – Stonebridge;
    6. That $458,157.73 from the Electrical Distribution Extension Reserve be allocated to Capital Project 1174-03, Street Lighting – Willowgrove;
    7. That $59,320.39 from the Electrical Distribution Extension Reserve and $59,320.38 from the Electrical Distribution Replacement Reserve be allocated to Capital Project 812-03, GIS Implementation; and
    8. That $672,960.79 from the Electrical Distribution Extension Reserve be allocated to Capital Project 1174-07, Street Lighting – Evergreen.
  • Recommendation

    That the 2019 Work Plan of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee be received as information.

  • Recommendation
    1. That a capital project be created to co-build a Combined Heat and Power Plant at St. Paul’s Hospital, for a total estimated cost of $3,079,200 (including taxes) subject to a Public Notice Hearing for Borrowing, with the following funding sources:
      • federal funding for the project of $1,190,000;
      • $944,600 of external funding from the Saskatchewan Health Authority and;
      • $944,600 from an internal Green Loan to be repaid through operating savings;
    2. That the City of Saskatoon enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Saskatchewan Health Authority to co-develop, own, and operate a Combined Heat and Power Plant at St. Paul’s Hospital; and
    3. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement as outlined in this report, and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal.
  • Recommendation

    That a capital project be created to replace high pressure sodium streetlights with light emitting diode streetlights, for a total estimated cost of $6,116,000, subject to a Public Notice Hearing for Borrowing, with the following funding sources:

    • federal funding for the project of $2,446,400; and
    • $3,670,000 from an internal Green Loan to be repaid through operating savings
  • Recommendation

    That the City Solicitor be requested to include the additional items, outlined in the report of the General Manager, Community Services Department dated August 6, 2019, in the proposed Vehicles for Hire Bylaw.

  • Recommendation
    1. That the City Solicitor be requested to include an annual fee for a wheelchair accessible taxi of $25 (a reduction from the current fee of $525) in the draft of the Vehicles for Hire Bylaw;
    2. That the City Solicitor be requested to include a provision in the draft of the Vehicles for Hire Bylaw to require taxi brokers whose taxi fleet has fewer than 5% wheelchair accessible taxis to remit $0.07 on every non-wheelchair accessible taxi trip; and
    3. That the decision with regard to the incentive program be deferred until December 2019, at which time more substantive data will be available.
  • Recommendation
    1. That the Administration continue the recently implemented practice of replacing all missing pedestrian accessible curb ramps adjacent to complete roadway resurfacing projects;
    2. That the Administration report back on the adequacy of funding levels, service levels and long-term sustainability of the roadway and sidewalk asset preservation programs in mid-2020;
    3. That the Administration report back within one year with a prioritized list of projects totalling $20,000,000 for the Sidewalk Infill program; and
    4. That the City continue to leverage all funding opportunities for sidewalk and accessible pedestrian curb ramp infrastructure.
  • Recommendation

    That a budget adjustment in the amount of $330,000 to Capital Project #2095-03 – Access Transit Bus Replacement Project, funded from the Access Transit Capital Reserve, be approved.

  • Recommendation

    That Mr. Andrew Gaucher be appointed to the City Mortgage Appeals Board / Access Transit Appeals Board to the end of 2020.

  • Recommendation

    That the City’s representative be instructed to vote the City’s proxy at a meeting of the Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Board of Directors and the Saskatoon Gallery and Conservatory Corporation Board for the appointment of Ms. Kathryn Bankowski throughout a term expiring at the conclusion of the 2021 Annual General Meetings.

  • Recommendation

    That Supt. Brian Shalovelo be appointed as the representative of the Saskatoon Police Service on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee to the end of 2020.

  • Recommendation

    That the City Solicitor be instructed amend Bylaw No. 9170, The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 2014 to allow City Council to meet during an Election Period in emergency situations. Emergency to be defined as per The Cities Act.

  • Recommendation

    That the City Solicitor be instructed to amend Bylaw No. 8491, The Campaign Disclosure and Spending Limits Bylaw, 2006 in accordance with Option 1 outlined in the report of the City Solicitor dated August 19, 2019.

  • Recommendation

    That the appointment of Ms. Sarah Sliva, Deputy City Clerk – Records, Information, Access & Privacy Services Manager, as Interim Head under The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for records of members of City Council be confirmed.

  • Recommendation

    That the City Solicitor be requested to amend Bylaw No. 9525, The Cannabis Business License Bylaw, 2018:

    1. to amend the Business License Renewal Fee for a cannabis retail store and a cannabis production facility to $500, as outlined in Option 2 of the August 12, 2019 report of the General Manager, Community Services Department; and
    2. to establish a Change of Location Fee for a cannabis retail store and a cannabis production facility of $500.

A PowerPoint presentation will be provided.

The following letters are provided:

Request to Speak

  • Chris Guerette, Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association, dated August 7, 2019;
  • Sara Harrison, Chair, Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee, dated August 19, 2019 (including comments);

Submitting Comments

  • Mark Bigland - Pritchard, dated August 6, 2019;
  • Bill Cooper, dated August 8, 2019;
  • Michael Bree, dated August 11, 2019;
  • Bradley Gifford, dated August 16, 2019;
  • Lisa Howse, dated August 19, 2019;
  • Michelle Elliot, dated August 19, 2019; and
  • Susan Ens Funk, dated August 19, 2019.
  • Recommendation

    That engagement with the Community and Stakeholders is undertaken to further advance planning and to develop comprehensive implementation strategies for preliminary initiatives included in the Low Emissions Community Plan.

  • Recommendation

    That the draft protocol for appointments to the Saskatoon Airport Authority as set out in the report of the City Clerk dated August 19, 2019, be approved with the following two amendments:

    • The nomination process be followed as set out in Appendix A but that ultimately the final decision for approval or rejection, including the rationale behind the decision, of nominations resides with City Council, and;
    • The advertisement is prepared annually as with all other Boards and Committees.
  • Recommendation

    That the matter of an allocation of Reserve for Capital Expenditure funding of $200,000 for the Decorative Lighting Replacement Program be considered with the budget options for the 2020/2021 Business Plan and Budget.

  • Recommendation

    That the Administration collaborate with the Saskatoon Tribal Council to establish a Protocol Agreement as outlined in this report.

  • Recommendation

    That City Council approve the appointment of Ms. Cindy Yelland to the position of City Solicitor.

  • Recommendation

    That City Council consider:

    1. Bylaw No. 9590, The Business License Amendment Bylaw, 2019;
    2. Bylaw No. 9624, The Animal Control Amendment Bylaw, 2019 (No. 2);
    3. Bylaw No. 9625, The Anti-Dumping Amendment Bylaw, 2019;
    4. Bylaw No. 9626, The Dangerous Animals Amendment Bylaw, 2019;
    5. Bylaw No. 9627, The Demolition Permit Amendment Bylaw, 2019;
    6. Bylaw No. 9628, The Drainage Amendment Bylaw, 2019;
    7. Bylaw No. 9629, The Emergency Planning Amendment Bylaw, 2019;
    8. Bylaw No. 9630, The Impounding Amendment Bylaw, 2019;
    9. Bylaw No. 9631, The Private Sewer and Water Service Connection Amendment Bylaw, 2019; and
    10. Bylaw No. 9632, The Recreation Facilities and Parks Usage Amendment Bylaw, 2019.
  • Recommendation

    That City Council consider:

    1. Bylaw No. 9633, The Building Amendment Bylaw, 2019 (No. 2);
    2. Bylaw No. 9634, The Electrical Equipment Amendment Bylaw, 2019;
    3. Bylaw No. 9635, The Private Swimming Pools Amendment Bylaw, 2019;
    4. Bylaw No. 9636, The Smoking Control Amendment Bylaw, 2019 (No. 2);
    5. Bylaw No. 9637, The Snowmobile Amendment Bylaw, 2019;
    6. Bylaw No. 9638, The Subdivision Amendment Bylaw, 2019;
    7. Bylaw No. 9639, The Swimming in River Amendment Bylaw, 2019;
    8. Bylaw No. 9640, The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Amendment Bylaw, 2019;
    9. Bylaw No. 9641, The Unclaimed Personal Property Amendment Bylaw, 2019;
    10. Bylaw No. 9642, The Underground Encroachment and Sidewalk Safety Amendment Bylaw, 2019;
    11. Bylaw No. 9643, The Ward System Amendment Bylaw, 2019; and
    12. Bylaw No. 9644, The Waste Amendment Bylaw, 2019.
  • Recommendation

    That City Council consider Bylaw No. 9622, The Electric Light and Power Amendment Bylaw, 2019 (No. 3), and Bylaw No. 9623, The Waterworks Amendment Bylaw, 2019.

Councillor C. Block provided the following notice of motion at the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on July 29, 2019.

"That the Administration report back to the appropriate Standing Policy Committee on the feasibility of allowing dogs on leashes in all riverbank parks and along Meewasin Trail"

A letter submitting comments and requesting to speak from Brent Penner, Executive Director, Downtown Saskatoon dated August 1, 2019 is provided.

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