MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, August 26, 2019 at 1:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.
Location:	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 D. Hill
• Councillor A. Iwanchuk
• Councillor Z. Jeffries
• Councillor M. Loewen

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager J. Jorgenson
• Interim City Solicitor C. Yelland
• General Manager, Community Services L. Lacroix
• Interim Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Financial Services C. Hack
• General Manager, Transportation & Construction T. Schmidt
• General Manager, Utilities & Environment A. Gardiner
• City Clerk J. Sproule
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

The National Anthem was played and Mayor Clark called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Metis People.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
  1. That the following letter be added to Item 9.1.1:
     1. Comments - Darla Lindberg, Saskatoon Chamber, dated August 23, 2019;
  2. That the following letters be added to Item 9.3.1:
     1. Comments
        1. S. Finney, dated August 22, 2019;
        2. Jason Hanson, dated August 21, 2019;
        3. Julia Boughner, dated August 22, 2019;
        4. Barbara Hanbidge, dated August 21, 2019;
        5. Tim Quigley, dated August 22, 2019;
        6. Sherry Olson, dated August 22, 2019;
        7. Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders of Saskatoon, August 23, 2019;
        8. Nancy Howse, dated August 23, 2019;
        9. Gail Stevens, dated August 24, 2019;
        10. Candace Savage, dated August 25, 2019 (2 letters);
        11. Jay Brown, dated August 25, 2019;
        12. Beth Johnson, dated August 25, 2019;
        13. Justin Fisher, dated August 25, 2019;
        14. Orlene Martens, dated August 26, 2019 (2 letters);
     2. Requesting to Speak
        1. Jasmine Hasselback, Saskatchewan Health Authority, dated August 21, 2019;
        2. Jeannine Paul, Nexus Solar Corporation, dated August 21, 2019 (waiting on letter);
        3. Aaron Genest, Siemens AG, dated August 21, 2019 (presentation included);
        4. Sehjal Bhargava, U of S College of Medicine, dated August 21, 2019;
        5. Pam Skotnitsky, Federated Co-operatives Limited, dated August 21, 2019;
        6. Jan Norris, dated August 22, 2019 (comments included)
        7. Mark Bigland-Pritchard, dated August 22, 2019;
        8. Candace Laing, Nutrien, dated August 22, 2019;
        9. Benjamin McMillan, College of Medicine, Planetary Health Group, dated August 24, 2019;
        10. Hayley Carlson, dated August 25, 2019;
        11. David D'Eon, University of Saskatchewan, dated August 25, 2019 (comments included);
        12. Emma Schaan, dated August 26, 2019;
        13. Nathan Jones, dated August 26, 2019;
        14. Peter Garden, dated August 26, 2019 (comments included);
        15. Jason Cruickshank, SaskEV, dated August 26, 2019;
        16. Paul Sopuck, dated August 26, 2019 (comments included);
  3. That the report of the Administration regarding Decorative Lighting be joined to item 10.2.1;
  4. That the items with speakers be considered immediately following consideration of the Consent Agenda as follows:
     1. Item 9.3.1
     2. Item 14.1;
  5. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

  In Favour: (11)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Block, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gough, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

3.1

Councillor Gersher - Incentives for Wheelchair Accessible Taxis [File No. CK 307-4]

Her family is in a business that could be seen to be in conflict with the Taxi industry.

3.2

Councillor Gersher - Additional Items for Inclusion in The Vehicles for Hire Bylaw [Files CK 7000-1 and x 307-4]

Her family is in a business that could be seen to be in conflict with the Taxi and TNC industries.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

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

  In Favour: (11)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Davies, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Gersher

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

Award - National Planning Excellence Award of Merit - Canadian Institute of Planners

Mayor Clark acknowledged and congratulated the City of Saskatoon, in partnership with the Office of the Treaty of the Commissioner, Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre and Saskatoon Tribal Council, as recipients of the National Planning Excellence Award of Merit from the Canadian Institute of Planners for production of the ayisiyiniwak:  A Communications Guide.  Mr. Gary Anaquod, Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre, Ms. Trish Greyeyes, Office of the Treaty of the Commissioner and civic staff were in attendance and were presented with certificates.

5.2

Canadian Elite Basketball League Championship - The Saskatchewan Rattlers

Mayor Clark congratulated the Saskatoon Rattlers on winning the Canadian Elite Basketball League Championship.  Mr. Brad Kraft, Operations Manager of the Rattlers, was in attendance with players and displayed the Cup. 

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7.

QUESTION PERIOD

7.1

Councillor C. Block - Recent Rainfall and Flooding

Councillor Block asked what clean up is occurring following the recent heavy rainfall and what are the options are for residences that are not on the list for funding.

General Manager, Utilities and Environment Gardiner advised that teams are out in the areas that reported intense rainfall to undertake clean up measures.  In addition, the City will be looking at options to minimize the impact of intense rainfalls on the residences within areas not in the 10-year flood control strategy.

7.2

Councillor D. Hill - Communications Regarding the Fraud Incident

Councillor Hill asked if there will be a final report after the investigation is complete regarding the outcome of the fraud incident that recently occurred.

City Manager Jorgenson provided a brief outline what communication has occurred to date and indicated that, at the appropriate time, a report will be submitted.

Councillor Hill further inquired if the News Releases regarding this matter could be aligned on the website for easier public access.

7.3

Councillor R. Donauer - Train Whistle Cessation - Marquis Drive

Councillor Donauer asked for an update on the status of the whistle cessation order on Marquis Drive.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction provided an update as to the work that will be completed prior to the cessation order taking effect.

7.4

Councillor R. Donauer - Pedestrian Crossing CN Rail - Between 33rd Street and 51st Street

Councillor Donauer asked for an update on the work that is being done regarding a legal pedestrian and cycle crossing somewhere between 33rd and 51st Streets.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt indicated that discussions have taken place with CNR and two potential locations have been identified.  He further outlined next steps in the process.

7.5

Councillor A. Iwanchuk - Train Whistle Cessation - Parkridge Area

Councillor Iwanchuk asked for an update on the application for the train whistle cessation on Highway 7.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt indicated he did not have information on hand and would follow up with the Councillor.

7.6

Councillor A. Iwanchuk - Parking Lines - Downtown

Councillor Iwanchuk asked about the lack of painted parking lines, particularly in the downtown area and if this matter is being reviewed.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix indicated that a Capital Budget project has been submitted for 2020 which will include a review of re-establishing parking lines in the downtown. 

7.7

Councillor M. Loewen - Flooding Issues - Risk Assessments

Councillor Loewen asked if new applications are being accepted for the Flooding Risk Assessment program and if there is an end date.

General Manager, Utilities and Environment Gardiner indicated applications are still being accepted and would follow up on specifics including if there is an end date.

7.8

Councillor T. Davies - Loraas Recycling Bin Pick Up

Councillor Davies asked for follow up with Loraas on its policy with respect to rescheduled bin pick ups when one was missed.

General Manager Utilities and Environment Gardiner indicated she would follow up with Loraas and update the Councillor.

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

Item 8.1.5 was withdrawn from the Consent Agenda.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.4; 8.2.1 to 8.2.4; 8.3.1 to 8.3.4; 8.4.1, 8.4.4; and 8.5.1 to 8.5.6 be adopted as one motion.

  In Favour: (11)

  Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (11 to 0)

  Councillor Gersher excused herself from the meeting in order for consideration of Items 8.4.1 and 8.4.2 to which she declared a conflict of interest and left the Council Chamber.

  
  
• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.4.2 and 8.4.3 be adopted as one motion.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Councillor Gersher re-entered the Council Chamber.

  Pursuant to resolution, Items 9.3.1 and 9.3.1.1 were considered next.

  
  

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.1.1

Stand-Alone Funding Agreements for 2020 and 2021 [File No. CK 1871-1, x1700-1 and RCD 1870-1]

• That a letter be written to Saskatchewan Health Authority regarding the funding relationship between the City and Health Authority including the Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service and Brief Detox Centre.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.2

Building Better Parks Asset Management Plan Update [File No. CK 1295-1, x4205-1, and x1815-1]

• 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.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.3

Status Report on the Ten-Year Housing Business Plan 2013 - 2022 [File No. CK 750-1 and PL 950-32]

• That if a Neighbourhood Land Development Fund dividend is declared and allocated to the Affordable Housing Reserve, $270,000 of the $400,000 allocated for 2020 be used for capital grants to support the creation of affordable rental housing for low-income households.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.4

Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Program – 880 Broadway Avenue [File No. CK 4250-1 and PL 4110-71-82]

• 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.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.5

Review and Update on Election Sign Rules - Temporary Sign Bylaw Amendments - Proposed Bylaw 9619 [File No. CK 6280-2, x265-1 and PL 6280-4]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

The City Clerk reported that proposed Bylaw No. 9619 was provided for City Council's consideration at this meeting, pending approval of the recommendation.

Councillor Hill introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Corporate Services.

City Solicitor Yelland reviewed the proposed Bylaw.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk

  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.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk

  That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9619, and give same its FIRST reading.

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

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

  That Bylaw No. 9619 now be read a SECOND time.

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

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

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9619 read a third time at this meeting.

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

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

  That Bylaw No. 9619 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 Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Davies

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

8.2

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.2.1

Meewasin Valley Authority Financial Statements - March 31, 2019 [File No. CK. 1870-10]

• That the Meewasin Valley Authority Financial Statements – March 31, 2019 be received as information.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.2

Incentive Application – Saskatchewan Food Development Centre Industry Inc. [File No. CK. 3500-13]

• 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.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.3

Saskatoon Light & Power Capital Funding Reallocation 2019 [File No. CK. 1815-1]

• 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.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2.4

Safe Streets Commission - Asset Allocation Report [File No. CK. 175-55]

• That Option 3: - Return a proportionate share to the Downtown Business Improvement District, and allocate the remainder of the funds to the newly created Safe Community Action Alliance be approved.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.3.1

2019 Work Plan - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee [CK. 225-83]

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.2

Capital Project #1615 – Water Distribution - Budget Adjustment Request [CK. 1815-1]

• That the transfer of $1,911,402.89 from the IS – Water & Sewer Reserve to Capital Project #1615 – Water Distribution, be approved.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.3

St. Paul’s Hospital Combined Heat and Power Plant Update [CK. 660-5 x 1860-1]

• 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.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.4

LED Streetlight Conversion Program [CK. 6300-1, x 1860-1]

• 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
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.4.1

Capital Project #2095-03 - Access Transit Bus Replacement - Budget Adjustment Request [File No. CK 1402-1]

• 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.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.2

Additional Items for Inclusion in The Vehicles for Hire Bylaw [Files CK 7000-1 and x 307-4]

• Councillor Gersher declared a conflict on this item. (Her family is in a business that could be seen to be in conflict with the Taxi and TNC industries.)

• 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.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.3

Incentives for Wheelchair Accessible Taxis [File No. CK 307-4]

• Councillor Gersher declared a conflict on this item. (Her family is in a business that could be seen to be in conflict with the Taxi industry.)

• 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.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.4

Pedestrian Accessible Curb Ramps and Sidewalks – Accelerated Implementation Program [File No. CK 6220-1]

• 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.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

2019 Annual Appointments – City Mortgage Appeals Board / Access Transit Appeals Board (File No. CK. 175-54 and 225-67)

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2

2019 Annual Appointments – Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Board of Directors and Saskatoon Gallery and Conservatory Corporation (Mendel Art Gallery) Board of Trustees (File No. CK. 175-27)

• 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.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.3

2019 Annual Appointments – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee – Saskatoon Police Service Representative (File No. CK. 225-83)

• 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.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.4

Requesting Emergency Council Meetings During an Election Period (File No. CK. 255-2)

• 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.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.5

Election Disclosure Complaints Officer (File No. CK. 255-5-1)

• 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.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.6

Appointment – Interim Head under The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for Records of Members of City Council (File No. CK. 4510-1)

• 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.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

9.1.1

Proposed Amendments to the Cannabis Business License Renewal Fee [File No. CK 4350-68 and PL 4005-9-16 (BF 032-18)]

A letter submitting comments from Darla Lindberg, Saskatoon Chamber, dated August 23, 2019 was provided.

Director of Licensing and Permitting Wilson provided a PowerPoint outlining the proposed amendments and answers questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  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 $85, as outlined in Option 1 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 $125.

  In Favour: (6)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (4)	Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Gough
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Davies

  CARRIED (6 to 4)

  The meeting recessed at 9:06 p.m. and reconvened at 9:17 p.m. with all members of City Council in attendance with the exception of Councillors Davies and Jeffries.

  Item 9.5.1 was considered next.

  
  

9.2

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.3

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

9.3.1

The Low Emissions Community Plan [CK. 375-4]

The following letters were 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);
• Jasmine Hasselback, Saskatchewan Health Authority, dated August 21, 2019;
• Jeannine Paul, Nexus Solar Corporation, dated August 21, 2019 (waiting on letter);
• Aaron Genest, Siemens AG, dated August 21, 2019 (presentation included);
• Sehjal Bhargava, U of S College of Medicine, dated August 21, 2019;
• Pam Skotnitsky, Federated Co-operatives Limited, dated August 21, 2019;
• Jan Norris, dated August 22, 2019 (comments included)
• Mark Bigland-Pritchard, dated August 22, 2019;
• Candace Laing, Nutrien, dated August 22, 2019;
• Benjamin McMillan, College of Medicine, Planetary Health Group, dated August 24, 2019;
• Hayley Carlson, dated August 25, 2019;
• David D'Eon, University of Saskatchewan, dated August 25, 2019 (comments included);
• Emma Schaan, dated August 26, 2019;
• Nathan Jones, dated August 26, 2019;
• Peter Garden, dated August 26, 2019 (comments included);
• Jason Cruickshank, SaskEV, dated August 26, 2019;
• Paul Sopuck, dated August 26, 2019 (comments included)

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;
• Susan Ens Funk, dated August 19, 2019;
• S. Finney, dated August 22, 2019;
• Jason Hanson, dated August 21, 2019;
• Julia Boughner, dated August 22, 2019;
• Barbara Hanbidge, dated August 21, 2019;
• Tim Quigley, dated August 22, 2019;
• Sherry Olson, dated August 22, 2019;
• Robert Clipperton, Bus Riders of Saskatoon, August 23, 2019;
• Nancy Howse, dated August 23, 2019;
• Gail Stevens, dated August 24, 2019;
• Candace Savage, dated August 25, 2019 (2 letters);
• Jay Brown, dated August 25, 2019;
• Beth Johnson, dated August 25, 2019;
• Justin Fisher, dated August 25, 2019; and
• Orlene Martens, dated August 26, 2019 (2 letters).

Councillor Gersher introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services.

Director of Sustainability South and Special Projects Manager Carlson provided a PowerPoint.

Ms. Chris Guerette, Executive Director, Saskatoon and Region Homebuilders' Association, addressed concerns with respect to mandating retrofits on the current housing stock and preferred to see an acceleration of PACE Financing, incentivizing homeowners for improvements. She also cautioned the City not to move ahead of the National Building Code process and that there needs to be collaboration with stakeholders. 

Ms. Katherine Palmer, Chair, GHG Subcommittee of the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee (SEAC), and representatives from SEAC spoke in support of the Low Emissions Community Plan recommendations and outlined suggestions to consider for long-term benefits to the community.

Ms. Jasmine Hasselback, Medical Health Officer, Saskatchewan Health Authority, demonstrated detail around this plan and outlined the co-benefits in terms of health.

Ms. Jeannine Paul, Nexus Solar, provided a handout and spoke to the need of public engagement and having a community-based approach as part of the plan.

Mr. Aaron Genest, Siemens AG, spoke in support of the Low Emissions Community Plan.

Ms. Sehjal Bhargava and Mr. Benjamin Williams, students with the College of Medicine, spoke in support of the Low Emissions Community Plan indicating impacts on health. 

City Council recessed at 2:57 p.m. and reconvened at 3:10 p.m. with all members of City Council present.

Ms. Pam Skotnitsky, Vice-President of Strategy, Federated Co-operatives Limited, spoke in support of Low Emissions Community Plan and stakeholder engagement and shared the activities of the Co-op is doing to address the challenge.

Ms. Jan Norris spoke in support of the Low Emissions Community Plan.

Mr. Mark Bigland-Pritchard spoke in support of the Low Emissions Community Plan.

Ms. Candice Laing, Nutrien, spoke on what Nutrien has experienced regarding this matter and the interest from investors as to what the business is doing to mitigate the risks of climate change.

Ms. Hayley Carlson highlighted research from the University of Saskatchewan on climate change and encouraged Council to play a leadership role.

Ms. Emma Shaan spoke in support of the Low Emissions Community Plan.

Mr. Nathan Jones spoke in support of the Low Emissions Community Plan outlining the benefits of solar energy.

Mr. Peter Garden spoke in support of the Low Emissions Community Plan as a member of the business community.  He provided copies of a book entitled Civilization Critical.

Mr. Jason Cruickshank, SaskEV, spoke in support of the Low Emissions Community Plan providing information and benefits of electric vehicles.

Mr. Paul Sopuck spoke in support of the Low Emissions Community Plan.

It was noted that Mr. David D'eon was not able to be in attendance and his comments are in the package.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  That the hour of the meeting be extended beyond 5:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

  In Favour: (9)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Jeffries
  Against: (2)	Councillor Gersher, and Councillor Loewen

  CARRIED (9 to 2)

  The meeting recessed at 5:15 p.m. and reconvened at 7:08 p.m. following the Public Hearing Meeting with all members of City Council present with the exception of Councillors Davies and Jeffries.

  Councillor Davies re-entered the meeting at 7:11 p.m.

  Councillor Jeffries re-entered the meeting at 7:12 p.m.

  
  
• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  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.

  In Favour: (7)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Block, Councillor Loewen, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Jeffries
  Against: (4)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Donauer, and Councillor Hill

  (7 to 4)
• Moved By: Councillor Iwanchuk
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill
  1. That the Administration report back on ways we can partner with the private, institutional, and non-profit sectors in order to provide opportunities for other sectors to take the lead on, and provide feedback on the initiatives they are undertaking and intending to undertake with respect to the relevant portions of the LEC plan; and
  2. That the Administration report back on how we can partner and collaborate with, but not limited to, Saskatchewan municipalities, SUMA, and the provincial government with respect to the proposed LEC plan.

  In Favour: (9)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Block, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Gough, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (2)	Councillor Davies, and Councillor Donauer

  CARRIED (9 to 2)

9.3.1.1

Preliminary Low Emissions Community Plan Initiatives (File No. CK. 375-4)

The City Clerk reported that the City Manager and the Interim Chief Financial Officer verbally reported to the Governance and Priorities Committee on August 19, 2019, from a process point of view, this report should more appropriately be considered by City Council.

Councillor Gersher introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services.

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough
  1. That Option 2 - Building Overall Capacity work plan be approved in principle; and
  2. That funding of $435,000 in 2020, and $987,000 in 2021 be considered for implementation of Option 2.

  The motion was WITHDRAWN.

  
  
• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Block

  That City Council forward the comprehensive list of items included in the attachment LEC 2020-2021 Actions to the budget prioritization process and request additional information from administration on these projects related to:

  - anticipated emissions reductions

  - anticipated financial returns on investment

  - comments from administration on implementation timelines

  In Favour: (6)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (5)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Hill, and Councillor Iwanchuk

  CARRIED (6 to 5)
• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies
  1. That there be no budget allocation in 2020 for new projects identified in the LEC, until public consultation and collaboration happens.  All projects that were underway, prior to the introduction of the LEC, that are in the LEC, remain active and worked on; and
  2. That there be consideration of a budget allocation of $987,000 in 2021.

  The motion was WITHDRAWN.

  
  
• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That the Administration be directed to report back, either before or to the 2020-21 budget process, on dedicated and sustainable funding options to support initiatives identified in the LEC Plan, including but not limited to creation of a dedicated reserve and green revolving funds.

  In Favour: (7)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Jeffries, and Councillor Loewen
  Against: (4)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Hill

  CARRIED (7 to 4)

  Councillor Davies excused himself from the remainder of the meeting.

  Council returned to consider Item 8.1.5 and the remainder of the agenda items.

  
  

9.4

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

9.5.1

Appointments to Saskatoon Airport Authority (File No. CK. 175-43)

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  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.

  In Favour: (9)	Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Block, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Gough, Councillor Hill, Councillor Iwanchuk, and Councillor Loewen
  Absent: (2)	Councillor Davies, and Councillor Jeffries

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.2.1

Decorative Lighting Replacement Program – 2020-2021 Budget Considerations [CK File No. 6300-1 x1700-1

Councillor Jeffries re-entered the meeting.

General Manager, Community Services Lacroix introduced the item.

• Moved By: Councillor Gersher
  Seconded By: Councillor Gough

  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.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

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

10.8.1

Proposed Protocol Agreement with the Saskatoon Tribal Council [File No. CK. 5615-1]

City Manager Jorgenson introduced the item.

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

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

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

10.9

City Manager

10.9.1

Appointment of City Solicitor [File No. CK. 4510-1]

City Manager Jorgenson introduced the matter.

Councillor Iwanchuk, Chair of the Personnel Subcommittee, acknowledged the work of the former City Solicitor, Ms. Patti Warwick.

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk

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

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

11.

LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

11.1

Office of the City Clerk

11.2

Office of the City Solicitor

11.2.1

The Capital Reserve Amendment Bylaw, 2019 - Proposed Bylaw 9553 [File No. CK. 115-12 x 1815-1 x 1860-1]

City Solicitor Yelland introduced the proposed Bylaw.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9553, The Capital Reserve Amendment bylaw, 2019, and give same its FIRST reading.

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

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

  That Bylaw No. 9553 now be read a SECOND time.

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

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

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 9553 read a third time at this meeting.

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

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

  That Bylaw No. 9553 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 Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Davies

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

11.2.2

Workplace Transformation Journey: Corporate Reorganization Bylaw Amendments Group #3 - Proposed Bylaw Nos. 9590, 9624, 9625, 9626, 9627, 9628, 9629, 9630, 9631, 9632 [File No. CK. 115.12]

City Solicitor Yelland introduced the proposed Bylaws.

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Gersher

  That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw Nos. 9590, The Business License Amendment Bylaw, 2019, Bylaw No. 9624, The Animal Control Amendment Bylaw, 2019 (No. 2), Bylaw No. 9625, The Anti-Dumping Amendment Bylaw, 2019, Bylaw No. 9626, The Dangerous Animals Amendment Bylaw, 2019, Bylaw No. 9627, The Demolition Permit Amendment Bylaw, 2019, Bylaw No. 9628, The Drainage Amendment Bylaw, 2019, Bylaw No. 9629, The Emergency Planning Amendment Bylaw, 2019, Bylaw No. 9630, The Impounding Amendment Bylaw, 2019, Bylaw No. 9631, The Private Sewer and Water Service Connection Amendment Bylaw, 2019, and Bylaw No. 9632, The Recreation Facilities and Parks Usage Amendment Bylaw, 2019, and give same their FIRST reading.

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

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

  That Bylaw Nos. 9590, 9624, 9625, 9626, 9627, 9628, 9629, 9630, 9631, 9632 now be read a SECOND time.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw Nos. 9590, 9624, 9625, 9626, 9627, 9628, 9629, 9630, 9631, 9632 read a third time at this meeting.

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

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

  That Bylaw Nos. 9590, 9624, 9625, 9626, 9627, 9628, 9629, 9630, 9631, 9632 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 Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Davies

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

11.2.3

Workplace Transformation Journey: Corporate Reorganization Bylaw Amendments Group #4 - Proposed Bylaw Nos. 9633, 9634, 9635, 9636, 9637, 9638, 9639, 9640, 9641, 9642, 9643, 9644 [File No. CK. 115.12]

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9633, The Building Amendment Bylaw, 2019 (No. 2), Bylaw No. 9634, The Electrical Equipment Amendment Bylaw, 2019, Bylaw No. 9635, The Private Swimming Pools Amendment Bylaw, 2019, Bylaw No. 9636, The Smoking Control Amendment Bylaw, 2019 (No. 2), Bylaw No. 9637, The Snowmobile Amendment Bylaw, 2019, Bylaw No. 9638, The Subdivision Amendment Bylaw, 2019, Bylaw No. 9639, The Swimming in River Amendment Bylaw, 2019, Bylaw No. 9640, The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Amendment Bylaw, 2019, Bylaw No. 9641, The Unclaimed Personal Property Amendment Bylaw, 2019, Bylaw No. 9642, The Underground Encroachment and Sidewalk Safety Amendment Bylaw, 2019, Bylaw No. 9643, The Ward System Amendment Bylaw, 2019 and Bylaw No. 9644, The Waste Amendment Bylaw, 2019 and give same their FIRST reading.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  That Bylaw Nos. 9633, 9634, 9635, 9636, 9637, 9638, 9639, 9640, 9641, 9642, 9643, 9644 now be read a SECOND time.

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

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

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw Nos. 9633, 9634, 9635, 9636, 9637, 9638, 9639, 9640, 9641, 9642, 9643, 9644 read a third time at this meeting.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Iwanchuk

  That Bylaw Nos. 9633, 9634, 9635, 9636, 9637, 9638, 9639, 9640, 9641, 9642, 9643, 9644 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 Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Davies

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

11.2.4

Transfer of Unpaid Utilities to Property Tax - Proposed Bylaw Nos. 9622 and 9623 [File No. CK. 1550-2 x 1920-1]

• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 9622, The Electric Light and Power Amendment Bylaw, 2019 (No. 3), and Bylaw No. 9623, The Waterworks Amendment Bylaw, 2019 and give same their FIRST reading.

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

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

  That Bylaw Nos. 9622, and 9623 now be read a SECOND time.

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

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

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw Nos. 9622, and 9623 read a third time at this meeting.

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Hill
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  That Bylaw Nos. 9622 and 9623 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 Hill, Councillor Jeffries, Mayor C. Clark, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Iwanchuk, Councillor Gough, Councillor Block, Councillor Gersher, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Loewen
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Davies

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

12.

OTHER REPORTS

13.

INQUIRIES

13.1

Councillor A. Iwanchuk - Kiwanis Park Usage Stat

Councillor Iwanchuk made the following Inquiry:

Would the Administration please report back on usage at Kiwanis Park.  I am interested in knowing what events have been held in Kiwanis Park in 2019 and what events have been turned away?  Would the Administration also report on future plans for Kiwanis Park.

13.2

Councillor Z. Jeffries - Dust Palliation on Beef Research Road

Councillor Jeffries made the following Inquiry:

Can administration please report back on how dust issues from Beef Research Road affecting Silverspring can be solved.  This could include additional dust mitigation applications or the paving of Beef Research Road.  The current level of service of only applying dust palliation solution twice annually is not sufficient.

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

14.1

Councillor C. Block - Dogs on Leashes in Riverbank Parks and along Meewasin Trail [File No. CK. 152-1 x 4205-1]

The City Clerk reported that 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 was provided.  It was noted that Mr. Penner was not available to attend.

• Moved By: Councillor Block
  Seconded By: Councillor Hill

  That the Administration report back to the appropriate Standing Policy Committee on the feasibility of allowing dogs on leashes in Kiwanis Park and along Meewasin Trail

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

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

15.

GIVING NOTICE

15.1

Councillor B. Dubois - Residential Curbside Organics Funding

Councillor Dubois gave the following Notice of Motion:

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

'Whereas the City of Saskatoon has adopted a target to divert 70% of the waste from the landfill by 2023;

Whereas organics materials consume approximately 32% of the City’s waste that ends up in the landfill;

Whereas after lengthy discussion and debate, on March 25, 2019, Saskatoon City Council agreed to implement a comprehensive residential curbside organics program by 2023;

Whereas, at the same meeting, City Council also agreed to phase-in funding for the waste and organics program by dedicating a one percent property tax increase in each year over the next four years;

Whereas the City of Saskatoon has limited financial resources to fund projects, programs, and services;

Whereas City Council’s goal is to provide affordable programs and services while keeping property tax increases to a minimum;

Whereas the City of Saskatoon has several competing priorities that require funding in the 2020 and 2021 budget;

Whereas at its July 29, 2019 Saskatoon City Council agreed to allocate $10 million in one time funding from the federal Gas Tax Fund to the organics program;

Now, therefore, Be it Resolved that the proposed funding phase-in for the comprehensive residential curbside organics program be reduced to the following:

• an amount equivalent to a 0.75% property tax increase in 2020; and
• an amount equivalent to a 0.75% property tax increase in 2021.

Be it Further Resolved that this revised funding plan be implemented for the City’s 2020 and 2021 Business Plan and Budget.

Be it Further Resolved that the one-time increase in federal Gas Tax Fund be used for eligible capital projects that exclude waste diversion and organics.'"

15.2

Councillor D. Hill - Permanently Doubling of the Federal Gas Tax Fund

Councillor Hill gave the following Notice of Motion:

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

WHEREAS the federal Gas Tax Fund is valuable and predictable municipal infrastructure funding program that helps the City of Saskatoon invest in projects that improve mobility, support cleaner air, and enhance quality of life;

WHEREAS municipalities in Canada are responsible for 60 percent of Canada’s infrastructure, but have access to only 10 cents of every tax dollar generated;

WHEREAS the Gas Tax Fund, established in 2005, is a predictable, reliable, permanent per capita municipal infrastructure transfer payment that flows directly from the Government of Canada to municipalities;

WHEREAS in its 2019 Budget, the Government of Canada announced a one-time doubling of the Gas Tax Fund, increasing the program to $4.3 billion in 2019.

WHEREAS in 2019, the City of Saskatoon will receive a total of approximately $28 million in 2019 from the Gas Tax Fund;

WHEREAS the Federation of Canada Municipalities have adopted an advocacy positon that calls on all federal political parties to permanently double the Gas Tax Fund, including a 3.5 annual escalator;

WHEREAS by 2030, it is estimated that the City of Saskatoon would receive over $40 million per year if FCM’s position is adopted;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Saskatoon City Council advocate to all Saskatoon candidates running for all political parties in the 2019 federal election, that they commit to permanently doubling the federal Gas Tax Fund, including a 3.5% annual escalator;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council direct His Worship the Mayor to prepare a questionnaire on permanently doubling the federal Gas Tax Fund that would be submitted to all 2019 federal election candidates in Saskatoon Constituencies and all party leaders seeking to form the next government.

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Councillor D. Hill - Equaling of Business Licensing and Renewal Fees

Councillor Hill gave the following Notice of Motion:

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

'WHEREAS the Administration has reported that Cannabis renewal fees be significantly reduced to reflect that there is not a significant amount of work required for the license renewal;

WHEREAS the Administration has reported that there are only four (4) business sectors that pay a higher license and renewal fee; taxi brokerages, adult services, pawn shops, and food trucks and trailers;

WHEREAS the Administration, reported that they reviewed different licensing fees for individual sectors, at the request of Council, and the two businesses sectors reviewed were, motor vehicle sales and sidewalk cafes;

WHEREAS the Administration acknowledged that there was additional work required for the licensing and renewal of motor vehicle sales and sidewalk cafes, but recommended against a different licensing and renewal fee;

WHEREAS the Administration reported that the business licensing branch is independent of property tax and has no impact on the mill rate;

WHEREAS the Administration reported that a stabilization reserve exists for the business licensing operations to balance out year-end by contributing to, or drawing from the reserve to ensure that there is no mill rate impact;

WHEREAS the Administration currently has experience with a flattening of building permit fees that could be applied to the business licensing operations;

WHEREAS members of Council have expressed interest in treating all businesses equally when it comes to licensing and renewals,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Administration report on levelling the business licensing and renewals to one fee, for both processes, for all businesses, including a 4.5% contingency.  The report should be based on actual business licensing and renewal costs, actual revenue, and number of businesses licensed and renewed annually.  The report should also include how the stabilization reserve would be applied when required;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Administration include extensive collaboration and consultation with the business community, which would also include what the business community would like to see in annual reporting with respect to business licensing and renewal revenue and costs associated with business licensing, in addition to operation efficiencies realized with a streamlined licensing fee and renewal fee.'"

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URGENT BUSINESS

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IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

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ADJOURNMENT

The Regular Business Meeting adjourned at 9:54 p.m.