Saskatoon public meetings in 2021

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to review and forward several land-use recommendations to City Council, including rezoning proposals for Hampton Village Business Park and 1121 College Drive, a discretionary use application for a car wash, and a zoning bylaw text amendment for in-ground swimming pools in the Riverbank Slope Overlay District. The commission will also adopt minutes from its November 23 meeting and receive an update on reports considered by Council.

• Rezoning Hampton Village Business Park from FUD to R1A, IB and IB(H) near Gallagher Street and McClocklin Road
• Discretionary use application by Dream Development for a car wash on Block 101 at Gallagher Street and McClocklin Road
• Rezoning 1121 College Drive from AG to M3, subject to a zoning agreement
• Zoning bylaw text amendment to allow in-ground swimming pools in the Riverbank Slope Overlay District
• Update on reports to Council from November 22 and December 20, 2021

The Municipal Planning Commission forwarded four recommendations to City Council: rezoning Hampton Village Business Park from FUD to R1A, IB, and IB(H); approving a discretionary use application for a car wash at Gallagher Street and McClocklin Road; rezoning 1121 College Drive from AG to M3 subject to a zoning agreement; and amending the Zoning Bylaw to allow in-ground swimming pools in the Riverbank Slope Overlay District. All motions were carried unanimously. No concerns were raised on the first two items, but the Commission discussed cumulative impacts of pools on riverbanks.

• Forwarded rezoning of Hampton Village Business Park from FUD to R1A, IB, IB(H) to Council (carried)
• Forwarded approval of car wash discretionary use at Gallagher Street and McClocklin Road to Council (carried)
• Forwarded rezoning of 1121 College Drive from AG to M3 subject to zoning agreement to Council (carried)
• Forwarded Zoning Bylaw text amendment for in-ground pools in Riverbank Slope Overlay District to Council (carried)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hold a teleconference hearing to review two specific appeals. The board will consider an order to remedy a contravention regarding parking and landscaping, as well as an appeal of a denied development permit.

• Appeal 57-2021: Order to Remedy Contravention at 811 29th Street West regarding parking and landscaping
• Appeal 58-2021: Development Permit Denial at 147 Robin Crescent regarding parking space and rear drive aisle deficiency

The Development Appeals Board heard two appeals. In Appeal 57-2021, the board dismissed the landscaping requirement of an order to remedy contravention for 811 29th Street West, but granted the hard surfacing requirement, allowing existing gravel to remain if signage is added. In Appeal 58-2021, the board granted an appeal to convert 147 Robin Crescent from office/warehouse to assembly hall, despite a one-space parking deficiency and a rear drive aisle issue.

• Dismissed landscaping requirement of Order to Remedy Contravention for 811 29th Street West
• Granted hard surfacing requirement, allowing gravel parking/loading spaces with signage
• Granted appeal for assembly hall conversion at 147 Robin Crescent

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

City Council will hold public hearings regarding several land use applications and zoning changes. The agenda includes reviews of proposed bylaws for the Brighton neighbourhood and a comprehensive zoning bylaw review.

• Residential Care Home Type II application at 1524 37th Street West
• Tavern use application at 1527 Idylwyld Drive North
• Proposed rezoning of Brighton Neighbourhood from FUD(H) to R1B District
• Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review – Amendment Package Three
• Cannabis Business Licence Fee Amendment Bylaw (Bylaw No. 9792)

City Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved a residential care home for up to 15 residents at 1524 37th Street West, a tavern at 1527 Idylwyld Drive North, a rezoning in Brighton from FUD(H) to R1B, and three zoning amendment bylaws. Council also passed a cannabis business licence amendment bylaw and amendments to the Downtown Business Improvement District and Capital Reserve bylaws. All decisions were carried unanimously (10-0) with Councillor Hill absent.

• Approved Residential Care Home Type II for up to 15 residents at 1524 37th Street West (10-0)
• Approved Tavern use at 1527 Idylwyld Drive North (10-0)
• Approved rezoning in Brighton from FUD(H) to R1B via Bylaw 9796 (10-0)
• Approved Zoning Amendment Bylaws 9789, 9790, 9791 (10-0)
• Approved Cannabis Business Licence Amendment Bylaw 9792 (10-0)
• Approved Downtown Business Improvement District Amendment Bylaw 9794 and Capital Reserve Amendment Bylaw 9795 (10-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Saskatoon City Council is meeting to decide on a consent agenda covering funding transfers, bylaw changes, and incentive approvals, plus several administrative reports. Key items include a $861,000 transfer for enterprise management strategies, a new waste bylaw for curbside organics, a $50 elm disposal fee, and tax abatements for housing and business developments. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes adoption and committee reports.

• $861,000 transfer from CIS Systems Development Reserve for enterprise management strategies
• Replace Waste Bylaw No. 8310 with new bylaw for curbside organics program
• $50 flat fee for elm disposal at landfill to combat Dutch Elm Disease
• Five-year tax abatements for Cress Housing (115 Columbian Place) and CUMFI (1520 19th St W) rapid housing
• Land purchase for Neault Road: 10.44 acres for $187,920 and 2.15 acres for $29,880

City Council approved multiple items including a new waste bylaw, a $50 flat fee for elm disposal, expanded residential parking zones, and several tax abatements for developments. It also passed eight bylaws enacting 2022-2023 rate and fee increases, and authorized a letter to the province seeking jurisdiction to allow alcohol in parks.

• Approved new waste bylaw replacing Bylaw No. 8310 (10-0)
• Approved $50 flat fee for elm disposal at landfill (10-0)
• Expanded Residential Parking Program zones (10-0)
• Approved tax abatements for Rapid Housing projects at 115 Columbian Place and 1520 19th St W (10-0)
• Approved five-year service fee abatement for McKnight Carwash GP Inc. at 125 Aspen Place (10-0)
• Approved five-year tax abatement for Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. at 122 Buckle Avenue (10-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9793 amending Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners (10-0)
• Passed eight bylaws (9797-9804) for 2022-2023 rate and fee increases (10-0)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is meeting publicly to receive a community satisfaction survey report, approve an updated governance policy effective January 1, 2022, and set its 2022 meeting dates. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings beyond these items.

• Receive Insightrix Community Satisfaction Survey report as information
• Approve Governance Policy dated December 16, 2021, effective January 1, 2022
• Approve proposed 2022 meeting dates (third Thursday monthly, no July; January 13 due to conflict)
• Adopt minutes of November 18, 2021 public meeting
• Move in camera for exempt matters under Governance Policy No. 12.3 and Bylaw No. 7531

The Board approved its updated Governance Policy, effective January 1, 2022, and approved the 2022 meeting dates. It also received the Community Satisfaction and Policing Priority Survey report and requested it be shared with the Provincial Government. A notice of motion was given regarding support for Bill C-247 on coercive control in intimate partner violence, to be moved at the January 13, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Governance Policy dated December 16, 2021, effective January 1, 2022
• Approved 2022 meeting dates as proposed
• Received Community Satisfaction and Policing Priority Survey report as information
• Requested Saskatoon Police Service share survey report with Provincial Government
• Adopted minutes of November 18, 2021 meeting
• Confirmed agenda as presented
• Received Chief's report as information
• Moved in camera; all correspondence, reports, and discussion remain in camera

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Property Maintenance Appeals Board will hold a public teleconference hearing to review orders to remedy contraventions of Bylaw No. 8175. The board will consider appeals regarding property maintenance and nuisance abatement.

• Appeal No. 30-2021: 1827A and 1827B Avenue D North
• Appeal No. 29-2021: 1918 20th Street West
• Appeal No. 38-2021: 1822 22nd Street West

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss several governance items, including a return-to-workplace plan, a review of advisory committee terms of reference, and the composition of a new Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group. The committee will also consider in-camera items such as land negotiations and annual appointments to boards and commissions.

• Return to the Workplace Plan and Resumption of In-Person Meetings (information report)
• Governance Review – Advisory Committees – Review of Terms of Reference (tabled to Feb 22, 2022)
• Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group – composition and terms of reference (recommendation to City Council)
• In Camera: Land Negotiations Updates (two items)
• In Camera: 2022 Annual Appointments to boards, commissions, and committees

The Governance and Priorities Committee unanimously approved resuming in-person Council and Committee meetings on February 1, 2022, while continuing to follow provincial COVID-19 direction. It also recommended approval of the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group's composition and terms of reference, and tabled a governance review of advisory committee terms of reference to February 22, 2022. Several items were handled in camera, including land negotiations and annual appointments to boards and committees.

• Approved resumption of in-person Council and Committee meetings Feb 1, 2022 (11-0)
• Recommended approval of Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group composition and terms of reference (11-0)
• Tabled governance review of advisory committee terms of reference to Feb 22, 2022 (11-0)
• Deferred Remai Modern Board appointments to January 2022 meeting (10-0)
• Forwarded appointments for Police Commissioners, Library, SaskTel Centre, TCU Place, Airport Authority, MHAC, PAAC to City Council (10-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING

This special meeting of Saskatoon City Council has one substantive item: a recommendation to lease city-owned space at 145 1st Avenue North to the Saskatoon Tribal Council for a temporary emergency residential shelter. The lease covers approximately 9,850 square feet and is based on terms in a December 7, 2021 report from the Fire Chief. Council will decide whether to authorize the City Solicitor to prepare agreements and allow the Mayor and City Clerk to execute them.

• Lease of 9,850 sq ft at 145 1st Avenue North to Saskatoon Tribal Council for temporary emergency shelter
• Authorization for City Solicitor to prepare lease agreements
• Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute agreements under Corporate Seal
• Public comments from Barry Stuart and Ken Achs included in agenda

City Council unanimously approved a lease with Saskatoon Tribal Council for approximately 9,850 square feet at 145 1st Avenue North to operate a temporary emergency residential shelter. Council also unanimously approved covering occupancy costs until the end of April 2022, and directed Administration to include compatible use information in future homelessness strategy reports.

• Approved lease with Saskatoon Tribal Council for temporary emergency shelter at 145 1st Ave N (11-0)
• Approved covering occupancy costs for the shelter until end of April 2022 (11-0)
• Directed Administration to include compatible use info in future homelessness strategy reports (11-0)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance is meeting to recommend decisions to City Council on several financial matters, including membership fees, tax incentives for two businesses, land acquisitions for a road project, direct land sales for housing, and a new reserve fund. The committee will also hear a request to speak from Alex Fallon of SREDA regarding the McKnight Carwash incentive application.

• FCM 2022-2023 membership fees of $54,490.11 including GST
• Five-year service fee abatement for McKnight Carwash GP Inc. at 125 Aspen Place (100% to 50% over 5 years)
• Five-year tax abatement for Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. at 122 Buckle Avenue (100% to 50% over 5 years)
• Land purchases for Neault Road construction: 10.44 acres for $187,920 and 2.15 acres for $29,880
• Direct land sales to Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (1520 Avenue P South) and Cress Housing Corp. (115 Columbian Place) for housing

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance unanimously recommended City Council approve five-year tax abatements for McKnight Carwash GP Inc. and Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc., pay $54,490.11 in FCM membership fees, purchase land for the Neault Road project, and sell two parcels for housing development. All votes were 6-0 in favour.

• Recommended 5-year service fee abatement for McKnight Carwash at 125 Aspen Place (6-0)
• Recommended 5-year tax abatement for Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre at 122 Buckle Avenue (6-0)
• Recommended payment of $54,490.11 FCM 2022-2023 membership fees (6-0)
• Recommended amending Council Policy C03-003 to create Impoundment Program Stabilization Reserve (6-0)
• Recommended purchase of 10.44 acres for $187,920.00 and 2.15 acres for $29,880.00 for Neault Road project (6-0)
• Recommended direct sale of 1520 Avenue P South to Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. and 115 Columbian Place to Cress Housing Corp. (6-0)

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services is meeting to discuss and recommend actions on several items, including adjusted prepaid servicing rates, tax abatements for housing projects, a lease for an emergency shelter, and information reports on topics like alcohol in parks and accessibility standards. The committee will vote on recommendations to City Council for approval items, while information reports are received as information.

• 2021 adjusted and 2022 preliminary prepaid servicing rates
• Five-year tax abatements for Rapid Housing projects at 115 Columbian Place and 1520 19th Street West
• Lease of 145 1st Avenue North to Saskatoon Tribal Council for temporary emergency shelter
• Extensions for Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Program projects at 2400 Louise Street, 309 22nd Street East, 545/549 4th Avenue North, and 604/610 Broadway Avenue
• Proposed alcohol consumption in parks (information report)

The committee unanimously recommended that City Council lease approximately 9,850 square feet at 145 1st Avenue North to the Saskatoon Tribal Council for a temporary emergency residential shelter. It also recommended approving tax abatements for two Rapid Housing projects, extending completion timelines for several incentive program projects, and adjusting 2021 prepaid servicing and parks/community centre levy rates. All recommendations were carried unanimously and will go to City Council for final approval.

• Recommended lease of 145 1st Avenue North to Saskatoon Tribal Council for temporary emergency shelter (5-0)
• Recommended 5-year tax abatement for Cress Housing Corporation's Rapid Housing project at 115 Columbian Place (3-0)
• Recommended 5-year tax abatement for Central Urban Métis Federation Inc.'s Rapid Housing project at 1520 19th Street West (3-0)
• Recommended extensions for Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Program projects, including 2400 Louise Street and others (3-0)
• Recommended adjustments to 2021 Prepaid Service Rates and preliminary 2022 rates (4-0)
• Recommended adjustments to 2021 Parks and Recreation Levy and Community Centre Levy rates (3-0)
• Recommended acceptance of artwork donation 'The Bond' from Floyd Wanner (4-0)
• Recommended policy changes to increase playground structure and surfacing standards (5-0)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Saskatoon Development Appeals Board will hold a public hearing via teleconference on December 7, 2021, to consider three appeals. The board will hear an appeal of an order to remedy a contravention at 3315 Wells Avenue, and appeals of development permit denials for properties at 2019 Spadina Crescent E and 1535 Lancaster Boulevard.

• Appeal 54-2021: Order to Remedy Contravention at 3315 Wells Avenue (parking and landscaping required per approved site plan dated September 16, 2014)
• Appeal 55-2021: Development permit denial for addition (attached garage) to one-unit dwelling at 2019 Spadina Crescent E
• Appeal 56-2021: Development permit denial for detached accessory building (garage) at 1535 Lancaster Boulevard

The Development Appeals Board heard three appeals. It upheld an order to remedy parking and landscaping deficiencies at 3315 Wells Avenue but extended the compliance deadline to September 30, 2023. It granted appeals for a garage addition at 2019 Spadina Crescent E and a detached garage at 1535 Lancaster Boulevard, overturning the permit denials.

• Upheld order to remedy at 3315 Wells Ave, extended compliance to Sept 30, 2023
• Granted appeal for attached garage at 2019 Spadina Crescent E
• Granted appeal for detached garage at 1535 Lancaster Blvd

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will consider several recommendations to City Council, including replacing the waste bylaw for the curbside organics program, transferring $861,000 for enterprise management strategies, and implementing a $50 flat fee for elm disposal at the landfill. The committee will also discuss options for groundwater protection, including a bylaw to prohibit new domestic pumping wells. Public communications on tree replacement policy, mask recycling, and a tree planting event will be received.

• Recommendation to replace Bylaw No. 8310 (Waste Bylaw, 2004) with a new waste bylaw for the curbside organics program
• Request to transfer $861,000 from CIS Systems Development Reserve to P.02516 Develop Enterprise Management Strategies
• Proposal to implement a $50 flat fee for landfill loads primarily elm wood, with enhanced education on Dutch elm disease
• Recommendation to create a bylaw prohibiting new domestic-purpose pumping wells within city limits (Option A3)
• Delegation of sanitary sewer charge exemption approval to Administration, amending Bylaw No. 9466

The committee unanimously recommended that City Council replace the current waste bylaw with a new one to support the curbside organics program, and approved a $861,000 transfer from the CIS Systems Development Reserve for enterprise management strategies. It also recommended a $50 flat fee for elm wood disposal at the landfill, enhanced education on Dutch Elm Disease, and a pilot behavior change program. Additionally, the committee recommended creating a bylaw to prohibit new domestic-purpose pumping wells and a new development standard for monitoring wells. All other items were received and forwarded to administration or referred for further action.

• Approved adding speakers and letters to the agenda, and confirmed the agenda unanimously.
• Adopted the minutes of the November 1, 2021 meeting unanimously.
• Received the SOS Tree Coalition's request to change tree replacement strategy and referred it to the Urban Forestry Management Plan.
• Received the mask recycling request from Bethlehem Catholic High School and forwarded it to administration for a response on grant programs.
• Referred the World Environment Day tree planting request to administration to work with Friends of the Afforestation Areas on a proclamation and possible ceremony.
• Received the City Nature Challenge request and forwarded it to administration for engagement with Friends of the Afforestation Area.
• Recommended to City Council a $861,000 transfer for enterprise management strategies (P.02516).
• Recommended to City Council replacing Bylaw No. 8310 with a new waste bylaw for the curbside organics program.

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation is meeting to consider several reports and communications. Key items include a recommendation to expand Residential Parking Program zones, a proposal to continue a traffic signal services agreement with Warman, and a decision on the future business model for the City's impound lot. The committee will also receive information on transit operator de-escalation training and letters about winter driving safety and crosswalks in City Park.

• Recommendation to expand Residential Parking Program zones and amend Bylaw No. 7862
• Authorization to enter future Technical Services Agreements with City of Warman for traffic signal support
• Recommendation to approve Option #1 (Business as Usual) for Impound Lot with further reporting after two years
• Request for letter to Minister of Justice to allow higher late payment charges for impound fees
• Information report on Saskatoon Transit operator de-escalation training

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation unanimously recommended expanding Residential Parking Program zones using existing resources and preparing bylaw amendments. It also recommended authorizing a technical services agreement with the City of Warman for traffic signal support. A decision on the impound lot business model was deferred to February 7, 2022, pending further information.

• Recommended expanding Residential Parking Program zones (unanimous)
• Recommended preparing amendments to Bylaw No. 7862 (unanimous)
• Recommended authorizing technical services agreement with City of Warman (unanimous)
• Deferred impound lot business model decision to Feb 7, 2022 (unanimous)

CIVIC NAMING COMMITTEE

The Civic Naming Committee is meeting to issue direction on general naming submissions, including deferred items from September and new submissions in the Fourth Quarter Report 2021. The committee will also consider adopting prior minutes and moving into a closed in-camera session. Several applicants are scheduled to address the committee.

• Deferred 'Jinnah' and 'Kyle' naming submissions from September 2021
• Direction on 10 general naming submissions: Traeger, Schenn, Alvarado, Cowessess, Lépine, Pind Phaphre Bhaike, Weber, Weiman, plus deferred items
• Proposed 2022 meeting dates: March 3, June 9, September 1, December 8
• In camera session for consultations/deliberations and personal information

The Civic Naming Committee recommended adding 'Kyle', 'Traeger', 'Alvarado', 'Cowessess', and 'Lépine' to the Names Master List (Unassigned), forwarding this to the Standing Policy Committee. It deferred the 'Jinnah' and 'Schenn' submissions to the March 2022 meeting pending further information, and received 'Weber' and 'Pind Phaphre Bhaike' as information without recommending them for the list. The meeting was held via teleconference, with no declarations of conflict of interest.

• Recommended adding 'Kyle', 'Traeger', 'Alvarado', 'Cowessess', and 'Lépine' to the Names Master List (Unassigned)
• Deferred 'Jinnah' and 'Schenn' submissions to the March 2022 meeting pending further information
• Received 'Weber' and 'Pind Phaphre Bhaike' as information, not recommended for the Names Master List at this time
• Adopted the minutes of the September 2, 2021 meeting
• Confirmed the agenda as amended, adding an email from Abbas Akram and withdrawing a request from Paul Weiman
• Moved in camera to deliberate submissions, then reconvened publicly to report decisions
• Noted the 'Weiman' name was previously approved and will be prioritized for the 2022 Q1 report
• Scheduled 2022 meeting dates: March 3, June 9, September 1, and December 8

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Property Maintenance Appeals Board will hold hearings regarding orders to remedy contraventions of Bylaw No. 8175. The board will review appeals related to property maintenance and nuisance abatement.

• Appeal No. 27-2021: 313 Mount Allison Court
• Appeal No. 28-2021: 2128 Herman Avenue

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - BUDGET

City Council is deliberating the preliminary operating and capital budgets for the 2022 and 2023 fiscal years. The meeting includes discussions on various service lines including police, fire, utilities, and transportation. Several items involve proposed rate changes and budget approvals for municipal departments.

• Saskatoon Police Service 2022 operating budget of $119,710,700
• Utilities 2022 operating budget of $378,049,700 and proposed water/wastewater rate changes
• Transportation 2022 operating budget of $152,930,600 including snow and ice service level revisions
• Saskatoon Fire 2022 operating budget of $55,795,700
• Proposed building standards program fee changes for 2022 and 2023

City Council approved the 2022/23 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, including property tax increases of 3.86% for 2022 and 3.53% for 2023. The approval covers all business line operating budgets and capital plans, including the Saskatoon Police Service, Saskatoon Public Library, Saskatoon Fire, Utilities, and Transportation. Council also approved several new operating items, such as a Public Engagement Advisor, an Indigenous Employment Coordinator, and a Fire Bylaw Inspector, while defeating motions to add winter bike lane maintenance and a Triple Bottom Line program.

• Approved 2022 property tax increase of 3.86% and 2023 increase of 3.53%.
• Approved Saskatoon Police Service 2022 operating budget of $119,710,700 and 2022 capital budget of $3,772,000.
• Approved Saskatoon Public Library 2022 operating budget of $29,792,600 and 2022 capital budget of $100,000.
• Approved Saskatoon Fire 2022 operating budget of $55,795,700 and 2022 capital budget of $1,495,000.
• Approved Utilities 2022 operating budget of $378,049,700 and 2022 capital budget of $107,062,000, including water and wastewater rate changes.
• Approved Transportation 2022 operating budget of $152,930,600 and 2022 capital budget of $63,221,000, including winter maintenance on protected bike lanes.
• Approved new operating items including a Public Engagement Advisor ($107,600), an Indigenous Employment Coordinator ($59,500), and a Fire Bylaw Inspector ($85,000).
• Defeated motions for winter maintenance on bike boulevards ($60,000) and a Triple Bottom Line Operating Program ($165,000).

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision will conduct a series of hearings via teleconference regarding commercial appeal files. There are no residential appeal hearings scheduled for this meeting.

• Commercial appeal hearing for 1701 8th St E
• Commercial appeal hearing for 1024 Louise Ave
• Commercial appeal hearing for 240 22nd St E
• Commercial appeal hearing for 347 2nd Ave S
• Commercial appeal hearing for 906 Broadway Ave

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing via teleconference on November 26, 2021, to hear 30 commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will hear appeals in the order listed, covering properties across the city.

• 30 commercial appeal hearings scheduled, no residential appeals
• Appeals include properties on Circle Dr, Main St, 51st St, and Idylwyld Dr
• Hearing held via teleconference, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Contact City Clerk's Office at 306.975.3240 for information

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting by teleconference to hear eight commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The hearings will be conducted in the order listed on the agenda.

• 8 commercial appeal hearings scheduled
• 2020 St Patrick Ave (Roll 534907870)
• 605 Ave P (Roll 514709170)
• 2241 Hanselman Ave (Roll 454915100)
• 1701 16th St (Roll 514711190)

The Board of Revision heard eight concurrent commercial property assessment appeals and ordered the assessor to recalculate the subject properties' 2021 assessments using an 8.08% capitalization rate to resolve equity issues. One ground of appeal (ground 4) was dismissed, and the filing fee was refunded.

• Ordered reassessment of 8 warehouse properties using 8.08% cap rate
• Dismissed ground 4 of appeal (challenge to market adjustment factor)
• Refunded filing fee
• Carried forward evidence from appeal 527-2021 to appeals 266, 331, and 610-2021
• Granted confidentiality order for Exhibit C(A)1
• Ordered hearing recording at appellant's request

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hold a teleconference hearing to review appeals regarding sign permit denials and an order to remedy a contravention. The board will consider cases involving wall signs and landscaping requirements.

• Appeal 51-2021: Permanent Sign Permit Denial at 211 19th Street East
• Appeal 52-2021: Permanent Sign Permit Denial at 480 2nd Avenue South
• Appeal 53-2021: Order to Remedy Contravention regarding landscaping and parking at 3002 Faithfull Avenue

The Development Appeals Board granted all three appeals heard on November 23, 2021. It allowed internally lit wall signs at 211 19th Street E and 480 2nd Avenue S, overturning the City's sign permit denials. For 3002 Faithfull Ave, the board upheld the order to remedy but extended the compliance deadline to October 31, 2022, and allowed existing gravel rock to remain in place of prescribed landscaping material.

• Granted Appeal 51-2021, allowing internally lit wall signs at 211 19th Street E (TD Bank).
• Granted Appeal 52-2021, allowing internally lit wall signs at 480 2nd Avenue S (Alt Hotels).
• Upheld and extended to October 31, 2022, the compliance date for parking elements at 3002 Faithfull Ave.
• Granted the appeal to allow existing gravel rock in place of prescribed landscaping material at 3002 Faithfull Ave.
• Upheld and extended to October 31, 2022, the compliance date for modified landscaping (trees/vegetation) at 3002 Faithfull Ave.

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to review four items: two discretionary use applications (a residential care home and a tavern), a rezoning in Brighton, and a package of zoning bylaw amendments. The commission will vote on forwarding recommendations to City Council for public hearings. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and receiving an update on reports to Council.

• Discretionary Use Application for Residential Care Home Type II (up to 15 residents) at 1524 37th Street West
• Discretionary Use Application for Tavern at 1527 Idylwyld Drive North
• Proposed rezoning in Brighton Neighbourhood from FUD(H) to R1B near Underhill Way and Schmeiser Avenue
• Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review – Amendment Package Three (landscaping, definitions, zoning districts)
• Update of Reports to Council for November 22, 2021 public hearing

The Municipal Planning Commission forwarded four recommendations to City Council for approval at public hearings. These include a residential care home at 1524 37th Street West, a tavern at 1527 Idylwyld Drive North, a rezoning in the Brighton neighbourhood, and a package of zoning bylaw amendments. All motions were carried. An update on reports to Council was deferred to the next meeting.

• Forwarded recommendation to approve a Residential Care Home Type II for up to 15 residents at 1524 37th Street West, subject to conditions.
• Forwarded recommendation to approve a Tavern use at 1527 Idylwyld Drive North, subject to conditions.
• Forwarded recommendation to rezone land in the eastern Brighton Neighbourhood from FUD(H) to R1B.
• Forwarded recommendation to approve Amendment Package Three of the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review.
• Deferred the update of reports to Council to the December 21, 2021 meeting.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

City Council is considering several infrastructure and policy updates, including the implementation of the Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm Project. The agenda also includes revisions to school and playground zone speed limits and a request to the Province regarding the Saskatoon Freeway Phase 3.

• Approval of Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm Project with $0.4 million in total budget reallocations
• Proposed 30 km/h speed limits for school and playground zones
• Allocation of $5.02 million in profits from the Neighbourhood Land Development Fund to Recreation and Parks
• Five-year tax abatement for development at 802B Avenue P North
• Approval of Saskatoon Transit Service Standards

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

Saskatoon City Council holds a public hearing to consider several land-use items, including a zoning bylaw text amendment for temporary emergency residential shelters, concept plan and zoning amendments for the Rosewood and Willows neighbourhoods, and a lane closure in Riversdale. The meeting includes public submissions and requests to speak on these items.

• Bylaw No. 9787: Zoning text amendment for temporary emergency residential shelters
• Rosewood: Concept plan and rezoning from R1A to R2 District (Bylaw No. 9784)
• Willows: Concept plan, OCP, and zoning amendments (Bylaws No. 9785, 9786)
• Lane closure between 201 20th Street West and 309 Avenue B South, sale to TCRT Investments Inc. for $65,000 + GST (Bylaw No. 9783)

City Council defeated Bylaw No. 9785, the proposed Official Community Plan text and map amendment for the Willows neighbourhood, by a unanimous vote of 0 to 11. As a result, the related concept plan amendment (Item 6.1.4) and zoning bylaw text and map amendment (Item 6.1.6) were not considered. Council also passed Bylaw No. 9787, a zoning bylaw text amendment for temporary emergency residential shelters, and approved the Rosewood neighbourhood concept plan amendment and rezoning (Bylaw No. 9784).

• Defeated Bylaw No. 9785 (Willows OCP amendment) unanimously (0 to 11).
• Did not consider Willows concept plan amendment (Item 6.1.4) and zoning amendment (Item 6.1.6) after Bylaw No. 9785 failed.
• Passed Bylaw No. 9787 (temporary emergency residential shelters zoning amendment) unanimously (11 to 0).
• Approved Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment unanimously (11 to 0).
• Passed Bylaw No. 9784 (Rosewood rezoning from R1A to R2) unanimously (11 to 0).
• Passed Bylaw No. 9783 (closure of lane between 201 20th Street West and 309 Avenue B South) unanimously (11 to 0).
• Approved sale of closed right-of-way to TCRT Investments Inc. for $65,000 + GST, with applicant covering costs, unanimously (11 to 0).
• Directed Administration to report back on emergency residential shelters by September 2022, unanimously (11 to 0).

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing by teleconference on November 19, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Three commercial property assessment appeals will be heard in the order listed. No residential appeals are scheduled. The agenda provides no details on the nature of the appeals or the amounts in dispute.

• Commercial appeal 399-2021 for 4015 Thatcher Ave (Roll 404903000)
• Commercial appeal 405-2021 for 730 Brand Rd (Roll 555111410)
• Commercial appeal 613-2021 for 704 64th St (Roll 415004060)
• No residential appeal hearings scheduled

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates, including a referral from the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services regarding the High Performance Civic Building Policy, and to hear a report from Councillor Gersher on waste utility timing and affordability. The committee will also receive its October minutes, a chair's report, a farewell message from a member, and a statement of expenditures for 2021.

• Referral: High Performance Civic Building Policy (CK 600-0) forwarded for information
• Update on Waste Utility Timing, Phase-in and Affordability Options Report from Councillor Gersher
• Approval of October 14, 2021 meeting minutes
• Statement of Expenditures for 2021 (October)

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee (SEAC) received information updates on its letter to the SPC on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services regarding the Triple Bottom Line Policy and LEAP updates, and on COP26 outcomes. The committee also received an update on the City Council decision to proceed with a fixed monthly rate for curbside organics utility starting in January 2023 and variable rates for the black cart garbage utility starting in 2024. Additionally, SEAC received information on the High Performance Civic Building Policy and its 2021 budget statement of expenditures. No formal decisions were made; all items were received as information.

• Confirmed the agenda as presented.
• Approved the minutes of the October 14, 2021 meeting.
• Received the Chair's report on SEAC's letter to SPC on EUCS and COP26 updates.
• Received updates on the waste utility timing, phase-in, and affordability options report.
• Received the High Performance Civic Building Policy report for information.
• Received updates from the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Subcommittee.
• Received the 2021 Statement of Expenditures for information.

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is meeting publicly to adopt minutes, receive a report from the chief, and consider correspondence from the Caswell Hill Community Association. The board will also move into a closed in-camera session for matters exempt from public disclosure.

• Receive email from Roman Todos, President of Caswell Hill Community Association, dated October 28, 2021
• Adopt minutes from October 21, 2021 regular meeting and November 3, 2021 special meeting
• Move in camera under Governance Policy No. 12.3 and LAFOIP Act sections

The Board approved Bruce Haggard's reappointment to the Saskatoon Police Pension Plan Board of Trustees for a three-year term. The decision was made in camera and reported publicly. All other items were informational, including the chief's report on PACT funding, a cybercrime investigation, and public health order charges.

• Approved Bruce Haggard's reappointment to the Saskatoon Police Pension Plan Board of Trustees for a three-year term.
• Confirmed the agenda as amended to include a CAPG conference logo and visibility document.
• Adopted minutes from the October 21 and November 3, 2021 meetings.
• Received the Chief's report on PACT funding, Operation Gold Dust, and public health order charges.
• Received correspondence from the Caswell Hill Community Association regarding resident concerns.
• Received the CAPG sponsorship update for the 2022 conference.

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing by teleconference on November 18, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The board will hear six commercial property assessment appeals; no residential appeals are scheduled. Hearings proceed in the order listed on the agenda.

• Six commercial appeal hearings scheduled
• No residential appeal hearings
• Appeal 388-2021: 501 Ave P
• Appeal 429-2021: 204 5th Ave
• Appeal 432-2021: 2630 Jasper Ave

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Property Maintenance Appeals Board is holding a public hearing by teleconference to consider two appeals against Orders to Remedy Contravention issued under Bylaw No. 8175, The Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003. The appeals concern properties at 1002-405 5th Avenue North and 1245 Avenue O South. No other items are on the agenda.

• Appeal No. 26-2021 — 1002-405 5th Avenue North
• Appeal No. 23-2021 — 1245 Avenue O South
• Bylaw No. 8175 — Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003

STREET ACTIVITY SUBCOMMITTEE

The subcommittee is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes from September 15, 2021. The meeting includes a report regarding the Community Support Program.

• Adoption of September 15, 2021, meeting minutes
• Community Support Program report

The subcommittee met by teleconference and adopted its agenda and the minutes of its September 15, 2021 meeting. Members heard reports from the Chair and the Community Support Program Supervisor, who noted calls and police referrals are up, and discussed parking meter areas, the loitering bylaw, and camps on city sidewalks. No formal decisions were made on these discussion items.

• Adopted the agenda as presented.
• Adopted the minutes of the September 15, 2021 regular meeting.

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing via teleconference on November 16, 2021, to review 32 commercial property tax appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled for this date. The agenda notes that these commercial appeals may continue on November 17, 2021, if necessary.

• 32 commercial property tax appeals scheduled for hearing
• No residential appeal hearings scheduled
• Hearings held via teleconference from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Appeals may continue to November 17, 2021

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting publicly to receive information reports on the 2021 year-end financial forecast, a review of Saskatchewan's property assessment system, board appointments for South Saskatchewan River Watershed Stewards, and governance of controlled corporations. The committee will also adopt minutes from the October 18, 2021 meeting and may move in camera to discuss the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group terms of reference and 2022 annual appointments to boards and commissions.

• 2021 Year End Financial Forecast (CK 430-72 x 1700-1) received as information
• Review of Saskatchewan's Property Assessment System (CK 1615-2) received as information
• South Saskatchewan River Watershed Stewards board appointments (CK 225-1) received as information
• Governance of Controlled Corporations report (CK 175-1) received as information
• In camera discussion of Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group terms of reference (CK 225-86)

The Governance and Priorities Committee unanimously recommended that City Council approve the terms and conditions of a funding contribution agreement with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation under the Rapid Housing Initiative, and authorized the City Solicitor to prepare the agreements. The committee also received four information reports and forwarded several board and committee appointments to City Council for approval. All decisions were unanimous, with Councillor Davies absent.

• Recommended approval of Rapid Housing Initiative funding agreement with CMHC (10-0)
• Received information reports on watershed board appointments, 2021 financial forecast, property assessment review, and controlled corporations governance (10-0)
• Forwarded 2022 appointments for South Saskatchewan River Watershed Stewards, FCM board, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, and P4G District Planning Commission to Council (8-0)
• Forwarded appointments for Albert Community Centre Management Committee and Marr Residence Management Board to Council's December meeting (8-0)
• Kept Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group terms of reference in camera (8-0)

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to adopt previous minutes, receive updates from the chair and subcommittees, and review its 2021 work plan focusing on deafblind services, transit, education, and civic accessibility. The committee will also review its current statement of expenditures. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of September 10, 2021 meeting minutes
• Verbal update from the Chair (File No. CK. 225-70)
• Deafblind Subcommittee November 2021 update
• 2021 work plan categories: Deafblind Services, Access Transit/Conventional Transit, Educational and Awareness, Civic Accessibility and Safety
• Review of SAAC Budget November 2021 statement of expenditures

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee met via teleconference on November 12, 2021, and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. The only substantive action was a motion directing the Deafblind subcommittee to report back on access to information at the February meeting. The committee also received a statement of expenditures and discussed the lack of intervenors in Saskatchewan compared to Ontario.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of September 10, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Directed Deafblind subcommittee to report on access to information for February meeting (carried)
• Received statement of expenditures (carried)

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Public Art Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt prior minutes, receive verbal updates on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Public Art Project and Placemaker Program, and discuss the YXE ART TEE project. The committee will also review its work plan, budget expenditures, and set 2022 meeting dates. Most items are routine updates and procedural approvals.

• Verbal update on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Public Art Project
• Verbal update on Placemaker Program
• YXE ART TEE project update; $5,000 approved from $10,000 budget
• Budget expenditures: Geocaching $1,000 US, T-shirts/screen printing $815.85 CAD, T-shirt wraps $78.39
• 2022 meeting dates set (second Friday monthly, except November 18)

The Public Art Advisory Committee met and received updates on the BRT Public Art Project, the Placemaker Program, and the YXE ART TEE project. No formal decisions were made; the committee confirmed the agenda and adopted prior minutes. The 2022 meeting schedule was noted.

• Agenda confirmed as presented (carried)
• Minutes of October 8, 2021 adopted (carried)
• No conflict of interest declared
• 2022 meeting dates set (second Friday monthly, except November 18)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing via teleconference to consider three appeals against orders to remedy contraventions. Each appeal concerns a property owner challenging a city order related to landscaping, a deck, or a parking area. The board will decide whether to uphold, modify, or cancel each order.

• Appeal 48-2021: Order to Remedy Contravention at 387 Malouf Road (landscaping required per approved plan dated Nov 12, 2019)
• Appeal 49-2021: Order to Remedy Contravention at 2329 Cumberland Avenue South (deck exceeding allowable height and front yard projection)
• Appeal 50-2021: Order to Remedy Contravention at 821 Avenue K North (hard surfaced parking area required per June 1, 2017 approved site plan)

The Development Appeals Board heard three appeals on November 9, 2021, and granted all of them. The first appeal allowed a property at 387 Malouf Rd to keep existing gravel and reduce required tree sizes, subject to planting one additional tree or 10 shrubs. The second appeal allowed a deck at 2329 Cumberland Ave S to encroach into the front yard, but upheld the fence height requirement, extending compliance to September 30, 2022. The third appeal granted a request to waive the hard-surfaced parking requirement at 821 Avenue K N.

• Granted appeal 48-2021 for 387 Malouf Rd, allowing existing gravel and tree sizes, with one additional tree or 10 shrubs required
• Granted appeal 49-2021 for 2329 Cumberland Ave S, allowing deck encroachment into front yard, but upheld fence height, extending compliance to Sept 30, 2022
• Granted appeal 50-2021 for 821 Avenue K N, waiving hard-surfaced parking requirement

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is scheduled to conduct a series of public hearings via teleconference. The agenda includes several commercial appeal hearings, while no residential appeal hearings are listed.

• Commercial appeal for 3000 Meadows Pky (File 252-2021)
• Commercial appeal for 415 Herold Crt (File 253-2021)
• Commercial appeal for 319 Ludlow St (File 255-2021)
• Commercial appeal for 320 20th St (File 281-2021)
• Commercial appeal for 3102 Clarence Ave (File 288-2021)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is scheduled to conduct a public hearing via teleconference. The meeting includes one residential appeal and no commercial appeal hearings.

• Residential appeal for 319 Ave F (File 750-2021)

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services is meeting to consider several reports and recommendations. Key items include recommending a five-year tax abatement for a development at 802B Avenue P North, and approving a new Recreation and Sport Grant Program as a tax-abatement-only option. The committee will also receive information reports on growth monitoring, the Blairmore Sector Plan, back lane tree maintenance, and homelessness and encampments, plus two public communications.

• Five-year tax abatement of 79% of incremental taxes for 802B Avenue P North
• Recreation and Sport Grant Program proposed as tax abatement-only
• 2021 Growth Monitoring Report
• Blairmore Sector Plan Amendment Update
• Homelessness, Encampments and Temporary Emergency Shelters report

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommended to City Council that the Recreation and Sport Grant Program be a tax abatement-only program (Option 2), as presented. The committee also recommended a five-year tax abatement for the development at 802B Avenue P North. All other items were information reports or procedural matters, received or referred without substantive decisions.

• Recommended tax abatement-only Recreation and Sport Grant Program to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended 5-year tax abatement (79% of incremental taxes) for 802B Avenue P North to City Council (unanimous)
• Received 2020 Business Profile Annual Report (unanimous)
• Received Backyard Fire Pit Bylaw letter (unanimous)
• Referred Third Party Sponsorships and Naming Rights report to pending reviews (unanimous)
• Directed future growth monitoring reports include infill periphery projections (unanimous)
• Received Blairmore Sector Plan Amendment Update (unanimous)
• Received Maintenance of Back Lane Trees report (unanimous)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance is meeting to consider several financial matters, including allocating $5.02 million in profits from the Neighbourhood Land Development Fund to the Recreation and Parks Facilities Game Plan Funding Plan. The committee will also review proposed amendments to corporate investment policies, a direct lease to Inland Steel in the Marquis Industrial area, and a direct sale of city-owned land to the Saskatoon Cancer Agency. One item, the sale of city-owned property in the Marquis Phase 11 Industrial Area, has been withdrawn.

• $5.02M Neighbourhood Land Development Fund profit allocation to Recreation and Parks Facilities Game Plan
• Proposed amendments to Council Policies C12-002, C12-003, C12-009 on investments
• Direct lease to Inland Steel Products in Marquis Industrial area under Industrial Land Incentives Program
• Direct sale of city-owned land east of Saskatoon Cancer Patient Lodge at 1036 College Drive
• Withdrawn item: sale of city-owned property in Marquis Phase 11 Industrial Area

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance unanimously recommended that City Council declare $5.02 million in profits from the Neighbourhood Land Development Fund and allocate them to the Recreation and Parks – Facilities Game Plan Funding Plan. The committee also unanimously recommended approving amendments to three corporate investment policies, authorizing a direct lease to Inland Steel in the Marquis Industrial area, and authorizing a conditional land sale to the Saskatoon Cancer Agency. A request to sell city-owned property in the Marquis Phase 11 Industrial Area was withdrawn. The committee also received information reports and directed administration to report back on an audit implementation plan.

• Recommended $5.02M Neighbourhood Land Development Fund profit allocation to Recreation and Parks – Facilities Game Plan (6-0)
• Recommended approval of amendments to Council Policies C12-002, C12-003, C12-009 (6-0)
• Authorized direct lease of three ISC surface parcels to Inland Steel under Industrial Land Incentives Program (6-0)
• Authorized conditional sale of city-owned land to Saskatoon Cancer Agency east of Cancer Patient Lodge (6-0)
• Directed administration to ensure three healthy trees are maintained during site plan review for cancer agency sale (6-0)
• Withdrawn: Request to sell city-owned property in Marquis Phase 11 Industrial Area
• Received information reports on SaskTel Centre payment arrangements and internal audit recommendations (6-0)
• Directed administration to report back on plan to implement audit concerning business continuity (6-0)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt prior minutes, receive verbal updates from the chair and members, and review its work plan, including a review of the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Policy. The committee will also receive its 2021 statement of expenditures and discuss upcoming training and co-sponsorship of education initiatives. All items are for information or direction; no binding decisions are listed.

• Review of Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Policy (File No. CK 225-83, attachment C10-023.pdf)
• 2021 statement of expenditures (attachment DEIAC budget - 2021.pdf)
• Adoption of minutes from September 9, 2021 meeting
• Verbal updates from Chair and Immigration, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant April Sora
• Committee training update (File No. CK 1704-5)

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee received updates on reconciliation events, refugee support, and training plans. The only substantive action was a motion requesting that Administration provide a draft of the updated Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Policy. All other items were informational and received as presented.

• Requested Administration provide draft of updated Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Policy (carried)
• Adopted minutes from September 9, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received Chair's report (carried)
• Received updates from Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant (carried)
• Received updates from Julia Jones on Reconciliation Saskatoon (carried)
• Received work plan update (carried)
• Received budget update (carried)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing via teleconference on November 4, 2021, to consider commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will hear appeals in the order listed, and hearings may continue on November 5 if needed.

• 80+ commercial property assessment appeals scheduled
• Appeals include properties on Miners Ave, Mitchelmore Ave, Millar Ave, and others
• Hearings via teleconference, open to the public
• No residential appeals on the agenda

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider an updated 2022/23 police operating budget. The board previously deferred the preliminary budget to get more information on phasing in new full-time equivalent positions. They will vote on whether to approve the updated estimates and forward them to City Council. The meeting also includes a closed session for a matter exempt from public disclosure.

• Approval of updated 2022/23 police operating budget estimates
• Forwarding budget to Saskatoon City Council for consideration
• Report on phasing in new FTEs for 2022/2023
• Move to in camera session under Section 21 of LAFOIP

The Board of Police Commissioners approved the updated 2022/23 police operating budget estimates, including proposed staffing deferrals, and forwarded them to Saskatoon City Council for consideration. The board also moved into a closed session to discuss a legal matter, directing its solicitor as needed, with the details kept confidential under LAFOIP.

• Approved updated 2022/23 police operating budget estimates (carried)
• Forwarded budget to Saskatoon City Council for approval
• Moved in camera for legal matter under Section 21 of LAFOIP
• Directed Board Solicitor as per in camera discussion

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Property Maintenance Appeals Board is holding a public hearing via teleconference to consider two appeals against Orders to Remedy Contravention issued under the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003. The appeals concern properties at 1128 Avenue M South and 275 Davies Road. The board will hear arguments and decide whether to uphold, modify, or cancel the orders.

• Appeal No. 24-2021 - 1128 Avenue M South
• Appeal No. 25-2021 - 275 Davies Road
• Bylaw No. 8175 - The Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to receive verbal updates, including a policy update on the Façade Conservation and Enhancement Grant Program and the launch of the Saskatoon History Review. The committee will also adopt minutes from its October 6, 2021 meeting and review its budget statement of expenditures. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Verbal update on Façade Conservation and Enhancement Grant Program Policy Update
• Verbal update on Saskatoon Heritage Society - Saskatoon History Review Launch
• Adoption of minutes from October 6, 2021 meeting
• Review of budget statement of expenditures for 2019

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee met via teleconference and received informational updates, including a PowerPoint presentation on the Façade Conservation and Enhancement Grant Program Policy. The committee also received updates on the Saskatoon History Review launch and a potential City Archives move, as well as subcommittee reports on heritage topics. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received as information.

• Confirmed agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of October 6, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received Façade Conservation and Enhancement Grant Program Policy update (carried)
• Received City Archivist update on Saskatoon History Review launch and Archives move (carried)
• Received Policy and Planning Subcommittee update (carried)
• Received budget statement of expenditures (carried)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is meeting to hear a single commercial property assessment appeal for 320 21st St W. The appellant and respondent agreed to proceed by written submission, so no public session was held. No residential appeals are scheduled.

• Commercial appeal file 735-2021 for property at 320 21st St W (roll no. 504907580)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is holding a public hearing via teleconference to consider five commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will hear appeals in the order listed.

• Appeal 77-2021: 612 Spadina Cres
• Appeal 225-2021: 601 Spadina Cres
• Appeal 226-2021: 310 Circle Dr
• Appeal 227-2021: 405 20th St
• Appeal 228-2021: 2815 Lorne Ave

The Board of Revision heard five commercial property assessment appeals concurrently, with Appeal 77-2021 as the lead case. The appellants challenged the assessments, arguing errors in capitalization rates and market adjustment factors. The Board confirmed the assessments and dismissed all appeals in their entirety, retaining the filing fee.

• Confirmed assessment and dismissed appeal 77-2021 (612 Spadina Crescent)
• Confirmed assessment and dismissed appeal 225-2021 (601 Spadina Crescent)
• Confirmed assessment and dismissed appeal 226-2021 (310 Circle Drive)
• Confirmed assessment and dismissed appeal 227-2021 (405 20th Street)
• Confirmed assessment and dismissed appeal 228-2021 (2815 Lorne Avenue)
• Retained the filing fee

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will consider several recommendations for City Council, including approving a solar farm project on Dundonald Avenue, adopting a High Performance Civic Building Policy, and granting a sanitary sewer charge exemption. The committee will also receive information reports on diversity and inclusion and the Triple Bottom Line and Local Energy Access Partnership update.

• Approve Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm Project with naturalized landscaping, reallocating $0.2M from two capital projects
• Approve High Performance Civic Building Council Policy
• Approve sanitary sewer charge exemption for Heritage Estates Condo Corp at 415 Heritage Crescent, effective July 13, 2021
• Receive 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report and advisory committee feedback
• Receive Triple Bottom Line and Local Energy Access Partnership update with advisory committee feedback

The committee unanimously recommended City Council approve the Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm Project with naturalized landscaping, reallocating $0.4 million from other capital projects. It also recommended approving a sanitary sewer charge exemption for Heritage Estates Condo Corporation and the High Performance Civic Building Policy. All decisions were carried unanimously with Councillor Davies absent.

• Recommended approving Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm with naturalized landscaping (5-0)
• Recommended reallocating $0.2M from Electric System Planning Studies to solar project (5-0)
• Recommended reallocating $0.2M from Investigate New Power Supply to solar project (5-0)
• Recommended approving sanitary sewer charge exemption for Heritage Estates Condo Corp (5-0)
• Recommended approving High Performance Civic Building Policy (5-0)
• Recommended forwarding High Performance Civic Building Policy to controlled corporations (5-0)
• Forwarded 2020 Diversity and Inclusion report to advisory committee for information (5-0)

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation is reviewing residential speed limits, including a recommendation to set 30 km/h limits for school and playground zones. The committee is also considering transit service standards and updates regarding the Saskatoon Freeway project.

• Recommendation to implement 30 km/h speed limits in school and playground zones
• Proposed expansion of zone hours to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., seven days a week
• Approval of Saskatoon Transit Service Standards
• Request for the Mayor to ask the Province to reconsider cancelling Saskatoon Freeway Phase 3 planning
• Report on costs for repairing curb extensions damaged during 2020-21 snow removal

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommended that City Council approve new speed zone policies, including 30 km/h limits for school and playground zones, with hours of operation from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. year-round, and implementation in 2022. The committee also recommended sending a letter to the Province to reconsider cancelling Phase 3 of the Saskatoon Freeway planning, and approved the Saskatoon Transit Service Standards. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Recommended 30 km/h school zone policy aligned with TAC guidance (unanimous)
• Recommended 30 km/h playground zone policy aligned with TAC guidance (unanimous)
• Recommended senior zones continue with countermeasures like crossing times and lighting (unanimous)
• Recommended school and playground zone hours be 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. all year (unanimous)
• Recommended all speed zone changes be implemented in 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended forwarding speed zone report to 2022-2023 budget review for funding (unanimous)
• Recommended Mayor send letter to Minister of Highways on Saskatoon Freeway Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Approved Saskatoon Transit Service Standards (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING

This special meeting of Saskatoon City Council is dedicated to a single item: the proposed COVID-19 Gathering Bylaw, 2021 (Bylaw No. 9782). Council will consider giving the bylaw first and second readings, receive solicitor advice in camera, and discuss requesting provincial clarity on municipal COVID-19 measures. The agenda also includes a proposal for administration to report on public education options.

• First and second reading of Bylaw No. 9782, The COVID-19 Gathering Bylaw, 2021
• Motion to move in camera for solicitor advice
• Request for provincial clarity on municipal COVID-19 measures
• Report back on public education and communications options
• Numerous public communications and requests to speak on the bylaw

Council defeated second reading of Bylaw No. 9782, The COVID-19 Gathering Bylaw, 2021, with only Councillor Gough in favour. Council then unanimously directed the Mayor to write to the provincial government for clarity on municipal COVID-19 measures, and narrowly approved a motion for Administration to report on public education options.

• Defeated second reading of Bylaw No. 9782, The COVID-19 Gathering Bylaw, 2021 (1-10)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw No. 9782 (6-4)
• Carried motion for Mayor to write to provincial government for clarity on municipal COVID-19 measures (unanimous)
• Carried motion for Administration to report on public education and communications options (6-5)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is holding a public hearing via teleconference to consider 25 commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. Hearings will proceed in the order listed and may continue to October 28 if needed.

• 25 commercial appeals listed, including 202 Melville St, 226 Edson St, 345 Portage Ave, 3010 11th St, 3502 11th St
• Appeals include properties on Millar Ave, 64th St, Arthur Rose Ave, Gladstone Cres, Kochar Ave, Miners Ave, 45th St, 43rd St, Quebec Ave, 103rd St
• Three airport lease appeals: Airport Lease 117541, 4092, 4099
• Other addresses: 1125 North Service Rd, 801 45th St, 602 43rd St, 1725 Quebec Ave, 331 103rd St, 834 47th St, 102 Gyles Pl, 2225 Ave C, 901 1st Ave
• No residential appeals scheduled

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is scheduled to hold hearings via teleconference regarding three appealed items. These cases involve a denied development permit and two orders to remedy contraventions related to site plan requirements.

• Appeal 45-2021: Denied development permit for a front veranda, 2nd floor addition, and 3rd floor deck at 110 Saskatchewan Cr W
• Appeal 46-2021: Order to remedy contravention regarding hard surface parking spaces at 606 33rd Street West
• Appeal 47-2021: Order to remedy contravention regarding landscaping and parking at 511 45th Street East

The Development Appeals Board heard three appeals on October 26, 2021, and granted all of them. The board allowed an appeal against an order to remedy a front veranda setback deficiency at 110 Saskatchewan Crescent W, dismissed an order to remedy parking violations at 606 33rd Street W, and extended compliance deadlines for landscaping and parking at 511 45th Street E to June 30, 2023.

• Appeal 45-2021 granted: veranda setback deficiency at 110 Saskatchewan Cr W allowed
• Appeal 46-2021 granted: Order to Remedy Contravention at 606 33rd St W dismissed
• Appeal 47-2021 granted: compliance deadline for parking/landscaping at 511 45th St E extended to June 30, 2023

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing amendments to the Rosewood and Willows neighbourhood concept plans. The commission is considering recommendations to forward these proposals to City Council for consideration at a public hearing.

• Proposed rezoning of Rosewood Neighbourhood from R1A to R2 District
• Concept Plan Amendment Application for Willows Neighbourhood
• Review of amendments to Bylaw No. 9700 and Bylaw No. 8770 regarding Willows

The Municipal Planning Commission unanimously forwarded a recommendation to City Council to approve a concept plan amendment and rezoning from R1A to R2 in the Rosewood neighbourhood. It also carried a motion to forward a recommendation approving amendments to the Willows Neighbourhood Concept Plan, the Official Community Plan, and the Zoning Bylaw. Both items will be considered by City Council at a public hearing.

• Forwarded Rosewood concept plan amendment and R1A-to-R2 rezoning to Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded Willows concept plan and zoning bylaw amendments to Council (carried)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

This is a public hearing meeting of Saskatoon City Council. The main item is a discretionary use application to operate a child care centre for up to 20 children at 1631 2nd Avenue North. Council will also receive the September 2021 proclamation and flag raising list, and approve the minutes of the September 27, 2021 public hearing.

• Discretionary Use Application for Child Care Centre at 1631 2nd Avenue North, max 20 children
• Approval recommended subject to obtaining a Development Permit and other permits
• Adoption of minutes from September 27, 2021 public hearing
• Receive list of flag raising and proclamation requests for September 2021

City Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved a discretionary use application to operate a child care centre for up to 20 children at 1631 2nd Avenue North, subject to conditions. The application was supported by city staff and the Municipal Planning Commission. No members of the public spoke due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approved child care centre discretionary use at 1631 2nd Avenue North (11-0)
• Received report and correspondence on the application (11-0)
• Closed the public hearing (11-0)
• Received flag raising and proclamation requests for September 2021 (11-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Saskatoon City Council's regular business meeting on October 25, 2021, includes decisions on a new curbside organics and garbage utility rate structure, amendments to traffic bylaws (speed limits and disabled parking), and approval of a capital budget strategy using federal funds. The agenda also covers several other items such as a SaskWater agreement, dog leash rules in a park, and funding for housing construction monitoring.

• Approve fixed monthly rate for curbside organics (Jan 2023) and variable rate for garbage (2024)
• Reduce speed limit on Spadina Crescent to 50 km/h; increase on Highway 41 to 100 km/h
• Approve $23,868,300 contingency for COVID-19 risk and $6,963,400 to capital reserve from Investing in Canada funds
• Approve up to $100,000 for Rapid Housing Initiative construction oversight manager
• Amend Animal Control Bylaw to allow pets on-leash in Kiwanis Memorial Park

City Council censured Councillor Darren Hill for three code of conduct violations, requiring him to attend respectful workplace and ethics training at his own cost, pay the City $2,500 for damages, and receive a letter of reprimand. Council also approved a new bylaw on COVID-19 gathering limits consistent with public health advice, and adopted a strategy for using federal infrastructure funds to offset COVID-19 financial risks.

• Censured Councillor Hill for code violations: training, $2,500 payment, reprimand (10-0)
• Approved developing a bylaw on COVID-19 gathering limits (8-3)
• Approved $23.9M held in contingency for COVID-19 risk, $6.96M to capital reserve
• Approved fixed monthly rate for curbside organics utility (Jan 2023) and variable rate for garbage (2024)
• Approved speed limit changes on Spadina Crescent and Highway 41
• Approved on-leash dogs in Kiwanis Memorial Park
• Approved $100,000 for Rapid Housing Initiative construction monitoring
• Approved 40% leisure centre discount for health care workers during appreciation week

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is holding a teleconference hearing to address one commercial appeal. There are no residential appeal hearings scheduled for this meeting.

• Commercial Appeal Hearing: File 737-2021 (Roll No. 385220000)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to consider preliminary 2022/23 police operating and capital budget estimates, which would be forwarded to City Council for approval. The board will also hear delegations about a fatal collision on 33rd Street West and about a PPC rally, COVID-19, and public health order violations. Routine items include adopting minutes and receiving the Chief's report.

• 2022/23 preliminary police operating budget estimates
• 2022/23 preliminary police capital budget estimates
• Delegation re: fatal collision - 33rd Street West
• Delegation re: PPC rally, COVID-19, and violation of public health orders
• Appreciation to the Saskatoon Police Service

The Board of Police Commissioners approved the preliminary 2022/2023 police capital budget estimates and forwarded them to City Council. The 2022/23 preliminary operating budget was deferred pending a special meeting on November 3, 2021, to discuss phasing in new full-time equivalents. The board also received correspondence from community members regarding police presence on 33rd Street and the handling of a rally violating public health orders, and requested a report on firearm trends.

• Approved 2022/23 preliminary police capital budget estimates (carried)
• Deferred 2022/23 preliminary police operating budget to special meeting Nov 3, 2021 (carried)
• Received correspondence from D. Bentley re: 33rd Street West as information (carried)
• Received correspondence from D. Kendel re: PPC rally and COVID-19 as information (carried)
• Requested SPS report back on firearm trends in Saskatoon (carried)
• Received Chair's and Chief's reports as information (carried)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

This agenda for the Saskatoon Appeal Board meeting on October 20, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is holding a public hearing by teleconference to consider 11 commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will hear each appeal in the order listed.

• 3311 8th St (Appeal 61-2021)
• 3337 8th St (Appeal 62-2021)
• 2305 22nd St (Appeal 78-2021)
• 720 Broadway Ave (Appeal 83-2021)
• 2501 8th St (Appeal 84-2021)

The Saskatoon Board of Revision heard and dismissed all commercial property assessment appeals filed by Rylan ULC for the 2021 assessment roll. The Board confirmed the assessments for all appealed properties, including those at 2414 8th St, 833 51st St, 810 Circle Drive, and numerous others, citing Section 210(1)(a) of The Cities Act. No residential appeals were scheduled.

• Dismissed appeal 93-2021 for 2414 8th St, confirming assessment
• Dismissed appeal 99-2021 for 833 51st St, confirming assessment
• Dismissed appeal 135-2021 for 810 Circle Drive, confirming assessment
• Dismissed appeals 118-2021 et al. (15 properties) confirming assessments
• Dismissed appeals 116-2021 et al. (5 properties) confirming assessments

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board meeting scheduled for October 19, 2021 was cancelled due to lack of quorum. The appeal hearings have been rescheduled to October 26, 2021. The agenda listed three appeals, but no decisions were made at this meeting.

• Appeal 45-2021: Development Permit Denial - 110 Saskatchewan Cr W
• Appeal 46-2021: Order to Remedy Contravention - 606 33rd Street West
• Appeal 47-2021: Order to Remedy Contravention - 511 45th Street East

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision will conduct a series of scheduled hearings via teleconference. The session includes several commercial appeal hearings, while no residential appeal hearings are listed.

• Commercial appeal for 3000 Meadows Pky (File 66-2021)
• Commercial appeal for 3035 Clarence Ave (File 67-2021)
• Commercial appeal for 3100 Preston Ave (File 68-2021)
• Commercial appeal for 3200 Preston Ave (File 69-2021)
• Commercial appeal for 3102 Clarence Ave (File 72-2021)

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing options for curbside organics and garbage utility rates. The committee is also considering a recommendation to hold $23,868,300 in contingency to offset COVID-19 financial risks.

• Proposed fixed monthly rate for organics utility starting January 2023
• Proposed variable rate for black cart garbage utility starting 2024
• $23,868,300 recommendation for COVID-19 financial risk contingency
• $6,963,400 transfer to the Reserve for Capital Expenditures
• Amendment to Board of Police Commissioners Bylaw for Indigenous representation

The Governance and Priorities Committee recommended that City Council adopt a fixed monthly rate for the curbside organics utility with January 2023 implementation, and a variable rate for black cart garbage utility with 2024 implementation. The committee also recommended a strategy for reallocated Investing in Canada Program funds, including holding $23.9 million in contingency and transferring $6.96 million to capital reserves. A motion to establish a recruitment committee for the Board of Revision was defeated, but an amended version with the Board Chair included was carried. The committee also recommended amending the Police Board bylaw to give preference to an Indigenous applicant for one member-at-large position.

• Recommended waste utility Option 2: fixed organics rate (Jan 2023) and variable garbage rate (2024) (11-0)
• Recommended holding $23,868,300 in contingency and transferring $6,963,400 to capital reserve (11-0)
• Defeated Board of Revision recruitment option without Board Chair (5-6)
• Carried Board of Revision recruitment option with Board Chair (9-2)
• Carried Board of Revision performance evaluation process (11-0)
• Recommended amending Police Board bylaw to prefer Indigenous applicant for one member-at-large position (11-0)
• Carried motion to proclaim Health Care Worker Appreciation Week and recommend 40% leisure centre discount (11-0)
• Directed administration to investigate a bylaw restricting gathering sizes (7-4)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is holding a public hearing via teleconference to hear 26 commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will decide each appeal in the order listed.

• 26 commercial property assessment appeals
• Properties include 3422 Millar Ave, 503 47th St, 702 50th St, 134 Faithfull Cres, 3215 Faithfull Ave, 2910 Cleveland Ave, 1327 North Service Rd, 3002 Miners Ave, 2325 1st Ave, and others
• Hearing by teleconference, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Saskatoon Board of Revision heard 27 commercial property assessment appeals on October 18, 2021. The Board dismissed most appeals, confirming the assessments, but adjusted two properties (134 Faithfull Cres and 830 59th St) due to leasable area corrections, reducing their assessments. The Board also dismissed all appeals in a second group of seven properties, confirming their assessments.

• Confirmed assessments for 18 appeals including lead 308-2021 (filing fees retained)
• Adjusted assessment for 134 Faithfull Cres from $2,809,400 to $2,781,600 (filing fee refunded)
• Adjusted assessment for 830 59th St from $2,025,700 to $1,896,100 (filing fee refunded)
• Confirmed assessments for 7 appeals including lead 427-2021 (filing fees retained)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing via teleconference on October 15, 2021, to consider one residential appeal regarding property assessment. No commercial appeals are scheduled. The appeal concerns the property at 1135 Pinehouse Dr.

• Residential appeal hearing for property at 1135 Pinehouse Dr (Roll No. 445301275, Appeal File 741-2021)
• No commercial appeal hearings scheduled

SPC-FINANCE - SPECIAL MEETING - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance is holding a special public meeting to receive four reports from the Chief Financial Officer. These cover strategic options to reduce expenditures for 2022/2023, user fee guidelines and cost recovery, previously approved 2021 budgetary items, and a comparative analysis of budget adjustments in selected Canadian cities. All items are for information only; no decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Strategic Options to Reduce Expenditures 2022/2023 report
• User Fee Guidelines and Cost Recovery report with revenue listings and 2013-2020 fee data
• 2021 Previously Approved Budgetary Items report
• Comparative Analysis of Recent Budget Adjustments in Selected Canadian Cities report

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance voted unanimously to ask Administration to study the impact of cutting the 2022/2023 operating budget and reserve transfers by 0.5% and raising all individual user fees by 5% for 2022. It also asked for a comparison of Calgary and Edmonton cost-saving efforts with Saskatoon's. Three other reports were received as information only, with no decisions made.

• Requested report on 0.5% operating budget cut for 2022/2023 (6-0)
• Requested report on 0.5% reserve transfer cut for 2022/2023 (6-0)
• Requested report on 5% user fee increase for 2022 (6-0)
• Requested comparison of Calgary/Edmonton savings with Saskatoon (6-0)
• Received user fee guidelines report as information (6-0)
• Received 2021 previously approved budgetary items report as information (6-0)
• Received comparative analysis of budget adjustments report as information (6-0)

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates and provide feedback on the Triple Bottom Line and Local Energy Access Partnership (LEAP) initiatives, as referred by the Standing Policy Committee. The committee will also receive a water conservation strategy update, review its work plan including a greenhouse gas emissions subcommittee update, and consider its 2021 statement of expenditures. Most items are for information or feedback, with no major decisions expected.

• Triple Bottom Line and LEAP update and next steps — committee to provide feedback
• Water Conservation Strategy Update — information item
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions Subcommittee — proposed social media sponsorship budget for remaining 2021
• Statement of Expenditures for 2021 — information item
• Adoption of minutes from September 9, 2021 meeting

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee approved $100 for social media sponsorship (Facebook) for October-December 2021 and tasked its GHG Subcommittee with drafting a feedback letter on the Triple Bottom Line and LEAP update. The committee also received updates on the Water Conservation Strategy and its 2021 budget expenditures. No major policy decisions were made; most items were informational or procedural.

• Approved $100 for Facebook social media sponsorship for Oct-Dec 2021 (carried)
• Tasked GHG Subcommittee with drafting feedback letter on Triple Bottom Line and LEAP update (carried)
• Received Chair's report on SEAC budget request referral to City Council Budget Review (carried)
• Received Water Conservation Strategy update (carried)
• Received 2021 Statement of Expenditures (carried)
• Approved agenda and previous minutes (carried)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing by teleconference on October 13, 2021, to hear commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will hear eight commercial appeals in the order listed.

• 8 commercial appeal hearings scheduled
• No residential appeals
• Appeals include properties at 1800 Chappell Dr, 3950 Idylwyld Dr, 3115 Lorne Ave, 382 Cartwright St, 210 Wess Rd, and others
• Hearing runs 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. via teleconference

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The scheduled meeting for the Standing Policy Committee on Finance did not take place. The agenda contains no active items for discussion as the meeting was cancelled.

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing by teleconference on October 12, 2021, to hear 13 commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will hear appeals in the order listed.

• 13 commercial property assessment appeals scheduled
• No residential appeals on the agenda
• Appeals include properties at 105 Stonebridge Blvd, 480 2nd Ave, 125 Circle Dr, 1715 Idylwyld Dr, and 2002 Airport Dr
• Hearing runs 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. via teleconference

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services is reviewing several administrative reports. Items include requests for construction monitoring funds, pet bylaw amendments, and budget transfers for urban design.

• Request for up to $100,000 from the Affordable Housing Reserve for Rapid Housing Initiative monitoring
• Proposed amendment to Animal Control Bylaw No. 7860 to permit on-leash pets in Kiwanis Memorial Park
• Transfer of $50,000 to the Sutherland Business Improvement District Streetscape Reserve
• Proposed boundary adjustments for the Downtown Business Improvement District
• Receipt of a letter regarding winter preparations for the homeless population

The committee unanimously recommended that City Council approve an amendment to the Animal Control Bylaw to permit leashed pets in Kiwanis Memorial Park. It also recommended funding for a construction oversight manager for Rapid Housing Initiative projects, a transfer of $50,000 for urban design assets in Sutherland, and boundary adjustments for the Downtown Business Improvement District. All recommendations were carried unanimously with 5 votes in favour and the mayor absent.

• Recommended approving on-leash pets in Kiwanis Memorial Park (5-0)
• Recommended $100,000 post-budget request for Rapid Housing Initiative construction oversight (5-0)
• Recommended $50,000 transfer for Sutherland Business Improvement District urban design assets (5-0)
• Recommended boundary adjustment for Downtown Business Improvement District and parking revenue exclusion (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING

City Council is reviewing an administration report regarding proof of vaccination or negative test requirements for City of Saskatoon facilities. The meeting includes a recommendation to approve the implementation plan outlined in the report.

• Approval of Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test Requirements for City of Saskatoon Facilities

City Council unanimously approved a policy requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test for entry to City of Saskatoon facilities, as outlined in Appendix 1. A separate motion to have administration report on additional COVID protective controls for public access to City Hall was defeated.

• Approved proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test requirements for City facilities (10-0, Mayor absent)
• Defeated motion to report on additional COVID protective controls for City Hall access (4-6)

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Public Art Advisory Committee is reviewing updates regarding the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Public Art Artist Team and the 2021 Placemaker selections. The committee will also hear from a subcommittee member regarding the YXE ART TEE project.

• Update on interviewing top three proponents for the BRT Public Art Artist Team
• Review of 2021 Placemaker permanent and temporary art selections in Downtown, Riverside, and Broadway
• Project update regarding YXE ART TEE
• Budget review for YXE ART TEE following a previously approved amount of up to $5,000

The committee received updates on the BRT Public Art Artist Team, confirming LuWebb Projects (Christine Leu and Alan Webb) as the selected team, and on Placemaker installations, including the renaming of 'Resurgence' and the relocation of 'Out from Out Where X' to City Hall. No formal decisions were made during this meeting; items were presented for information.

• Confirmed LuWebb Projects as BRT Public Art Artist Team (reported)
• Noted 'Resurgence' installed September 30, 2021 (name change)
• Noted 'Out from Out Where X' installed on North plinth at City Hall
• Noted 'Carousel' by Karen Ho Fatt to be installed on Broadway
• Noted YXE ART TEE geocaching tours to launch October 16

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

This agenda for the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on 2021-10-08 contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive agenda items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or reports to summarize.

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing by teleconference on October 7, 2021, to hear five commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will hear appeals in the order listed.

• 5 commercial appeal hearings scheduled
• 3043 Clarence Ave (Roll 565207700)
• 1001 8th St (Roll 515232810)
• 1015 McKercher Dr (Roll 515700110)
• 3850 Idylwyld Dr (Roll 405020000)

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: confirming the agenda, adopting the September 1, 2021 minutes, and receiving verbal updates from the chair and staff. The main substantive items are a discussion on intangible heritage and a review of the committee's 2021 statement of expenditures. The meeting will also move into a closed in-camera session.

• Discussion on intangible heritage (information item)
• Review of 2021 statement of expenditures (MHAC Budget 9-2021.pdf)
• Adoption of September 1, 2021 meeting minutes
• Verbal updates from chair and Heritage and Design Coordinator
• In-camera session

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee met and received several informational updates, including reports from the Chair, the Heritage and Design Coordinator, and subcommittees. No substantive decisions were made; all motions were to receive information and were carried.

• Agenda confirmed as presented
• Minutes of September 1, 2021 adopted
• Chair's report received
• Heritage and Design Coordinator's update received
• Awards Subcommittee update received
• Intangible Heritage discussion update received
• 2021 statement of expenditures received

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

This agenda for the Saskatoon Appeal Board meeting on October 6, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hear three appeals on October 5, 2021, via teleconference. The board will consider an order to remedy a contravention at 2000 Ontario Avenue regarding landscaping and parking, a development permit denial for a new hostel at 511 3rd Avenue North due to a parking deficiency, and an order to remedy a contravention at 219 O'Regan Crescent for a driveway shipping container without a permit.

• Appeal 42-2021: Order to Remedy Contravention at 2000 Ontario Avenue (landscaping and parking required per July 16, 2013 approved site plan)
• Appeal 43-2021: Development Permit Denial at 511 3rd Avenue North (new Hostel Type II with parking deficiency of 8 spaces)
• Appeal 44-2021: Order to Remedy Contravention at 219 O'Regan Crescent (driveway shipping container without open development permit)

The Development Appeals Board heard three appeals. It granted an appeal for a new hostel at 511 3rd Ave. N., overturning a development permit denial. It upheld orders to remedy contraventions at 2000 Ontario Ave. and 219 O'Regan Cr., but extended compliance deadlines.

• Granted appeal 43-2021 for New Hostel Type II at 511 3rd Ave. N., overturning permit denial
• Upheld order to remedy at 2000 Ontario Ave., extending landscaping compliance to Aug 31, 2022
• Upheld order to remedy at 2000 Ontario Ave., extending parking compliance to Aug 31, 2023
• Upheld order to remedy at 219 O'Regan Cr., extending shipping container removal to Nov 30, 2021

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation is meeting to consider several items, including proposed speed limit changes on Spadina Crescent and Highway 41, amendments to the Traffic Bylaw and Disabled Parking Zones policy, and a follow-up on the Victoria Avenue Bikeway project. They will also receive petitions and communications on taxi fraud and on-demand transit.

• Proposed speed limit reductions on Spadina Crescent from 60 km/h to 50 km/h in two sections
• Proposed speed limit increase on Highway 41 from 90 km/h to 100 km/h
• Amendments to Bylaw No. 7200 (Traffic Bylaw) and Disabled Parking Zones policy
• Technical Services Agreement with City of Martensville for traffic signal support
• Petition from taxi operators regarding transportation by fraud

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation unanimously recommended to City Council several traffic bylaw amendments, including reducing speed limits on Spadina Crescent from 60 km/h to 50 km/h in two sections and increasing the limit on Highway 41 from 90 km/h to 100 km/h. The committee also approved recommendations to authorize future technical services agreements with the City of Martensville for traffic signal support, and to approve amendments to the Traffic Bylaw and Disabled Parking Zones policy. Additionally, the committee received information on the Victoria Avenue Bikeway project and directed administration to respond to petitions from taxi operators and a transit service comment.

• Recommended speed limit reductions on Spadina Crescent (60 to 50 km/h) and increase on Highway 41 (90 to 100 km/h) (unanimous)
• Recommended replacing freeways and expressways map in Schedule No. 6 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to review Spadina from Pembina to Ravine for appropriate speed limit (unanimous)
• Directed administration to respond to taxi operators' petition on fare fraud (unanimous)
• Directed administration to respond to Sherry Tarasoff's comments on on-demand transit (unanimous)
• Recommended authorizing future technical services agreements with City of Martensville for traffic signals (unanimous)
• Recommended approving amendments to Traffic Bylaw and Disabled Parking Zones policy (unanimous)
• Received information on Victoria Avenue Bikeway project (unanimous)

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will consider several items, including approving a Master Service Agreement with SaskWater, reallocating storm water reserve funds, and receiving reports on waste diversion, elm disposal, pest management, and energy standards. The committee will also hear a request to speak on the Home Energy Loan Program and receive updates from advisory committees.

• Approve general terms of Master Service Agreement between City of Saskatoon and SaskWater
• Approve tri-party Transition Agreement with City of Martensville and SaskWater
• Transfer $1.6M from Storm Water Stabilization Reserve to Storm Water Capital Reserve
• Receive 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report from Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Hear Brad Zurevinski on Home Energy Loan Program Bylaw No. 9762

The committee unanimously recommended City Council approve the general terms of a Master Service Agreement with SaskWater and a tri-party Transition Agreement with SaskWater and Martensville, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute them. It also voted 4-1 to recommend resetting the Storm Water Management Utility Stabilization Reserve cap to 50% of the annual budget and transferring $1.6M in excess funds to the Storm Water Capital Reserve. The committee referred the Environmental Advisory Committee's 2022 budget request to the City Council Budget Review Meeting and forwarded a letter on the Home Energy Loan Program to the Sustainability Department.

• Referred Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee 2022 budget request to City Council Budget Review Meeting
• Received 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report feedback from Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Received letter from Janet Saunders regarding Taylor Street
• Forwarded Brad Zurevinski's letter on Home Energy Loan Program to Sustainability Department for 2022/23 program development
• Received four information reports including Waste Diversion Regulation, Elm Disposal, Integrated Pest Management, and Energy Management Standards
• Requested further report on option 3D for Elm disposal burden reduction
• Recommended City Council approve SaskWater Master Service and Transition Agreements
• Recommended City Council reset Storm Water reserve cap to 50% and transfer $1.6M to capital reserve

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING

This special meeting of Saskatoon City Council has one substantive item: a recommendation that the Mayor write to provincial officials requesting new COVID-19 gathering restrictions for Saskatoon. The proposed limits include caps on event facilities, private gatherings, and indoor/outdoor events, with exemptions for venues requiring proof of vaccination or negative tests. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Request letter to Premier, Minister of Health, and relevant ministers
• Proposed 150-person or 1/3 capacity limit for event facilities, casinos, bingo halls, theatres, art galleries, libraries, and recreational facilities
• Proposed 15-person limit on private gatherings
• Proposed 150-person limit on public indoor and outdoor gatherings
• Exemption for events with proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours

City Council voted unanimously to request that the provincial Chief Medical Health Officer issue a Public Health Order for Saskatoon with new COVID-19 gathering restrictions, including a 150-person or one-third capacity cap for event facilities and a 15-person limit for private gatherings, with exemptions for proof of vaccination or negative tests. Council also voted to share related reports with SUMA and the City Mayor's Caucus. A motion to cancel a free public swim event at Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre was defeated.

• Requested provincial Public Health Order with gathering limits (150-person/1/3 capacity for venues, 15-person private gatherings, 150-person outdoor, vaccination/test exemptions) (10-0, Davies absent)
• Directed sharing of gathering-size restriction reports with SUMA and City Mayor's Caucus (10-0, Davies absent)
• Defeated motion to cancel free public swim at Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre on Sept 30 (2-8)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider a discretionary use application for a child care centre at 1631 2nd Avenue North. The commission will vote on a recommendation to forward the application to City Council for approval at a public hearing. The rest of the agenda is routine: adopting minutes, confirming the agenda, and receiving a verbal update on reports to Council.

• Discretionary Use Application for a Child Care Centre (max 20 children) at 1631 2nd Avenue North, submitted by Valeriia Osypenko
• Recommendation to City Council to approve the application subject to obtaining a Development Permit and other permits
• Adoption of minutes from August 31, 2021 meeting
• Verbal update on reports to City Council for September 27, 2021

The Municipal Planning Commission voted to forward a recommendation to City Council to approve a discretionary use application for a childcare centre at 1631 2nd Avenue North, with a maximum of 20 children at any one time. The motion carried. The recommendation is subject to conditions including obtaining a development permit and other relevant permits and licenses.

• Recommended approval of childcare centre at 1631 2nd Avenue North (max 20 children) (carried)
• Added two letters to agenda for Item 7.1 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of August 31, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received update of reports to Council from September 27, 2021 (carried)

BOARD OF REVISION - CANCELLATION

This Board of Revision meeting scheduled for September 28, 2021 has been cancelled. The 13 listed property assessment appeals will be rescheduled to a future date. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.

• 13 appeals postponed, including 105 Stonebridge Blvd, 503 Cope Way, 480 2nd Ave, 125 Circle Dr, 253 Willis Cres, 102 Cardinal Cres, 3331 8th St, 306 Shillington Cres, 1715 Idylwyld Dr, 806 Idylwyld Dr, 924 Spadina Cres, 2002 Airport Dr, 231 Marquis Dr

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

Saskatoon City Council is holding a public hearing to consider three items: a discretionary use application for a child care centre at 946 Glacial Shores Manor, and two bylaws (No. 9776 and 9777) that would amend the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to change the Architectural Control District Design Review Committee structure. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and a list of proclamations and flag raisings.

• Discretionary use application for a child care centre (max 12 children) at 946 Glacial Shores Manor
• Bylaw No. 9776: Official Community Plan amendment for Architectural Control District Design Review Committee
• Bylaw No. 9777: Zoning Bylaw amendment for Architectural Control District Design Review Committee
• Approval of minutes from August 30, 2021 public hearing meeting
• Proclamation and flag raising list for August 2021

City Council approved a discretionary use application for a child care centre at 946 Glacial Shores Manor, allowing up to 12 children, subject to conditions. Council also passed Bylaw No. 9776 (Official Community Plan amendment) and Bylaw No. 9777 (Zoning Bylaw amendment) related to the Architectural Control District Design Review Committee, both unanimously. All decisions were carried 11-0.

• Approved child care centre at 946 Glacial Shores Manor (max 12 children) (11-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9776, Official Community Plan amendment (11-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9777, Zoning Bylaw amendment (11-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Saskatoon City Council's regular business meeting on September 27, 2021, includes a consent agenda with several recommendations, notably a $1.6 million capital budget increase for Fire Station No. 5 replacement, approval of a COVID-19 mitigation framework, and a residential speed limit review. The meeting also covers unfinished business from July, including the Central Industrial Area Traffic Review, and various administrative and legislative reports.

• Fire Station No. 5 Replacement: Capital Project #2508 increased by $1,600,000, funded from Civic Facilities Funding Plan or Canada Community Revitalization Fund
• COVID-19 Mitigation Framework approved as per Appendix 2 of the September 20, 2021 report
• Residential Speed Limit Review: Administration to report on Speed Watch program costs and feasibility
• Winter Parking Patio Pilot: Sidewalk Café and Parking Patio Guidelines amended to allow year-round operation
• 2021 Financial Forecast: $1.25 million in provincial highway maintenance funds held in contingency

City Council approved the COVID-19 Mitigation Framework and its implementation plan, and authorized a four-year (2022-2025) funding agreement with the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) at $885,500 per year. Council also approved the Roadways Emergency Response Plan for extreme snow events in principle, and passed Bylaw 9781 amending the Discounts and Penalties Bylaw. Several other items were approved as part of the consent agenda, including a capital budget increase for Fire Station No. 5 replacement and amendments to the Winter Parking Patio Pilot.

• Approved COVID-19 Mitigation Framework (11-0)
• Approved 4-year SREDA funding agreement at $885,500/year (11-0)
• Approved Roadways Emergency Response Plan for extreme snow events in principle (11-0)
• Passed Bylaw 9781, Discounts and Penalties Amendment Bylaw (11-0)
• Approved $1.6M capital budget increase for Fire Station No. 5 replacement (consent agenda)
• Approved amendments to allow parking patios to operate year-round (consent agenda)
• Directed administration to report on Speed Watch program costs and feasibility (9-2)
• Directed administration to expedite outreach for Industrial Land Incentives Program in West Industrial area (10-1)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board is holding a public hearing via teleconference to consider Appeal No. 20-2021 regarding an Order to Remedy Contravention issued under Bylaw No. 8175, the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003, for the property at 9-3501 11th Street West. The agenda contains only this single appeal item and no attachments.

• Appeal No. 20-2021 for property at 9-3501 11th Street West
• Order to Remedy Contravention under Bylaw No. 8175

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing by teleconference to consider five commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will hear appeals in the order listed.

• 5 commercial appeal hearings scheduled
• 314 Portage Ave (Roll 555001500)
• 310 Piggott Cres (Roll 405313050)
• 834 60th St E (Roll 415103550)
• 115 60th St W (Roll 424900200), 105 71st St E (Roll 405001050)

The Saskatoon Board of Revision heard commercial property assessment appeals on September 22, 2021. It dismissed appeals for 310 Piggott Cres, 834 60th St E, 115 60th St W, and 314 Portage Ave, confirming the city's assessments. It adjusted the assessment for 105 71st St E, directing the assessor to use the income approach based on the existing improvement. Filing fees were retained for dismissed appeals and refunded for the adjusted appeal.

• Dismissed appeal 409-2021 for 310 Piggott Cres, confirming assessment
• Dismissed appeal 422-2021 for 834 60th St E, confirming assessment
• Adjusted assessment for 105 71st St E (appeal 586-2021), directing income approach
• Dismissed appeal 512-2021 for 115 60th St W, confirming assessment
• Dismissed appeal 378-2021 for 314 Portage Ave, confirming assessment
• Retained filing fees for dismissed appeals
• Refunded filing fee for adjusted appeal

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hear two appeals by teleconference: one against an order to remedy a landscaping and parking contravention at 1002 22nd Street West, and one against a development permit denial for an attached garage at 515 Bedford Road. A third appeal, for a portable classroom addition at Alvin Buckwold School (715 East Drive), has been withdrawn.

• Appeal 41-2021: Order to Remedy Contravention at 1002 22nd Street West (landscaping and parking per 2012 site plan)
• Appeal 39-2021: Development Permit Denial at 515 Bedford Road (attached garage, side yard deficiency)
• Appeal 40-2021: WITHDRAWN - Development Permit Denial at 715 East Drive (portable classroom addition)

The Development Appeals Board heard two appeals on September 21, 2021. The Board granted an appeal regarding a denied development permit for an attached garage at 515 Bedford Road, which had a side yard setback deficiency of 0.37 metres. The Board also granted in part an appeal regarding an Order to Remedy Contravention at 1002 22nd Street West, extending the compliance date for landscaping to September 30, 2022, and granting appeals related to parking and curb crossing requirements.

• Appeal 39-2021 granted: development permit denial for attached garage at 515 Bedford Road overturned
• Appeal 41-2021: landscaping compliance date extended to September 30, 2022
• Appeal 41-2021: appeal granted regarding on-site parking with rear lane access
• Appeal 41-2021: appeal granted regarding curb crossing installation requirement

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing via teleconference on September 20, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The board will hear seven commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The agenda lists the appeal files, roll numbers, and property addresses for each case.

• 7 commercial assessment appeals scheduled
• No residential appeals listed
• Appeals include 3009 Cleveland Ave, 915 Acadia Dr, 704 Windsor St, 402 22nd St W, 311 3rd Ave N, 343 Packham Ave, 2511 22nd St W

The Board of Revision heard seven commercial property assessment appeals together, with 527-2021 as the lead case. The appellants argued the assessor used non-comparable properties to set a market adjustment factor, inflating assessments. The Board confirmed the assessments and dismissed all appeals, retaining the filing fees.

• Dismissed appeal 527-2021 (402 22nd St W) — assessment confirmed
• Dismissed appeal 465-2021 (3009 Cleveland Ave) — assessment confirmed
• Dismissed appeal 467-2021 (915 Acadia Dr) — assessment confirmed
• Dismissed appeal 469-2021 (704 Windsor St) — assessment confirmed
• Dismissed appeal 607-2021 (311 3rd Ave N) — assessment confirmed
• Dismissed appeal 637-2021 (343 Packham Ave) — assessment confirmed
• Dismissed appeal 651-2021 (2511 22nd St W) — assessment confirmed
• Retained filing fees for all dismissed appeals

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to consider several administrative reports and recommendations. The most consequential item is a proposed COVID-19 Mitigation Framework, which the committee will recommend to City Council for approval. Other items include approving the 2022 deputy mayor appointments and meeting schedule, a deferred leave of absence policy, and receiving updates on the Research Junction program and Growth Plan to Half a Million implementation.

• COVID-19 Mitigation Framework (CK 270-7) recommended for Council approval
• 2022 Appointments of Deputy Mayor (CK 255-3)
• 2022 City Council and Committee Meeting Schedule (CK 255-1)
• Leave of Absence Policy (CK 4690-0) - deferred recommendation
• Growth Plan to Half a Million Implementation – Transition to Operating Funding (CK 4110-2 x 1700-1)

The Governance and Priorities Committee unanimously recommended that City Council approve the proposed COVID-19 Mitigation Framework. It also approved the 2022 Deputy Mayor appointments and the 2022 Council and Committee meeting schedule for council's consideration. A report on Board of Revision recruitment and performance was tabled to October 18, 2021.

• Recommended COVID-19 Mitigation Framework to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Deputy Mayor appointments for council recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Council and Committee meeting schedule for council recommendation (unanimous)
• Tabled Board of Revision recruitment/performance report to October 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved leave of absence policy requiring written coverage plans (unanimous)
• Received Research Junction program update as information (unanimous)
• Received Growth Plan to Half a Million implementation update as information (unanimous)
• Moved in camera for land negotiations, appointments, and other confidential items (unanimous)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is meeting publicly to receive reports, including the 2021 Community Conversations report and annual reports from provincial policing bodies. The board will also discuss a $5,000 sponsorship commitment for the 2022 CAPG conference, following a prior $500 support resolution. Most agenda items are routine information receipts or procedural approvals.

• 2021 Community Conversations Report presentation and recommendation to post online
• CAPG 2022 conference host sponsorship of $5,000, with invoice attached
• Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Public Disclosure Committee annual report 2020-21
• Saskatchewan Police Commission annual report 2020-21
• Adoption of August 19, 2021 meeting minutes

The Board directed Saskatoon Police Service administration to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) as a holiday for SPS employees beginning in 2021. The Board also approved a $5,000 sponsorship payment for the 2022 CAPG conference, plus $500 support agreed earlier, and requested clarity on how Saskatoon's hosting will be recognized. All other items were received as information, including the Chief's report and the 2021 Community Conversations report.

• Directed SPS to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as holiday (carried)
• Approved $5,000 CAPG 2022 sponsorship plus $500 support (carried)
• Requested CAPG clarity on recognition of Saskatoon hosting (carried)
• Received Chief's report (carried)
• Received 2021 Community Conversations report and posted it (carried)
• Received Ministry of Corrections annual report (carried)
• Received Saskatchewan Police Commission annual report (carried)

STREET ACTIVITY SUBCOMMITTEE

The Street Activity Subcommittee is meeting to receive updates on homelessness trends and accessible services, safe sidewalks, and upcoming meeting dates. They will also consider the Community Support Program Supervisor's September report and approve the June 16, 2021 minutes.

• Update on letters regarding rising homelessness and barriers to accessible services (File No. CK 5605-3)
• Update on Safe Sidewalks letter (File No. CK 5200-1)
• Community Support Program Supervisor's Report - September 2021
• Approval of June 16, 2021 meeting minutes

The Street Activity Subcommittee received updates on rising homelessness, safe sidewalks, and a memorial bench request. Members expressed disappointment with the Standing Policy Committee's lack of response and voted to send a letter requesting feedback. The subcommittee also discussed disbanding and asked for the General Manager of Community Services and City Solicitor to attend a future meeting.

• Adopted the agenda as presented
• Adopted the minutes of the June 16, 2021 meeting
• Received the Chair's report (Carried)
• Approved sending a letter to the Standing Policy Committee requesting feedback and expressing disappointment (Carried)
• Received the Community Support Program Supervisor's report (Carried)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing via teleconference to consider three appeals. Two appeals contest orders to remedy landscaping contraventions at 110 60th Street West and 1538 37th Street West, and one appeals a permanent sign permit denial at 212 10th Street East.

• Appeal 36-2021: Order to Remedy Contravention at 110 60th Street West for landscaping per April 10, 2021 site plan
• Appeal 37-2021: Permanent Sign Permit Denial at 212 10th Street East for a permanent wall sign
• Appeal 38-2021: Order to Remedy Contravention at 1538 37th Street West for landscaping per July 7, 2017 site plan

The Development Appeals Board heard three appeals. It upheld an order to remedy a landscaping contravention at 110 60th Street W, extending the compliance date to August 5, 2022. It granted an appeal for a permanent wall sign at 212 10th Street E, overturning the permit denial. It also granted an appeal at 1538 37th Street W, allowing artificial turf in the front yard and extending the landscaping compliance date to June 30, 2022.

• Upheld Order to Remedy Contravention at 110 60th Street W, extended compliance to August 5, 2022
• Granted appeal for permanent wall sign at 212 10th Street E, overturning permit denial
• Granted appeal at 1538 37th Street W, allowing artificial turf in front yard
• Extended landscaping compliance date at 1538 37th Street W to June 30, 2022

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services is meeting to consider several recommendations for City Council, including proposed fee changes for building standards and development review programs, a winter parking patio pilot, and agreements with Saskatchewan Polytechnic. The committee will also receive information reports on parks asset management, the Northeast Swale boundary, and the West Industrial Area interface study, as well as discuss heritage and civic naming matters.

• Proposed fee changes for Building Standards and Development Review programs for 2022-2023
• Recommendation to amend Sidewalk Café and Parking Patio Guidelines to allow year-round parking patios
• Agreements with Saskatchewan Polytechnic for parking lot access and Leisure Centre access
• Civic Naming Committee recommendations to add 'Hill-Hampson', 'Nazarali', and 'Pepper' to Names Master List
• Sub-license agreement for Saskatoon Track 'N' Trail Motocross Club to use 58th Street Pond for winter recreation

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services met and made several recommendations to City Council, including allowing parking patios to operate year-round, approving proposed fee changes for building standards and development review, and entering into agreements with Saskatchewan Polytechnic for parking and leisure centre access. The committee also received information reports on parks asset management, the Northeast Swale boundary, and the West Industrial Area study, and forwarded items on civic naming and heritage to other committees. All votes were unanimous, with some members absent for later items.

• Recommended to City Council to amend Sidewalk Café and Parking Patio Guidelines to permit year-round parking patios (unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council to forward proposed building standards fee changes for 2022-2023 budget (unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council to forward proposed development review program fee changes for 2022-2023 budget (unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council to enter into parking lot and leisure centre access agreements with Saskatchewan Polytechnic (unanimous)
• Directed administration to review Natural Area Screening and recommend boundaries for Northeast Swale and Small Swale (unanimous)
• Forwarded Civic Naming Committee legacy review report to Governance and Priorities Committee for budget options (unanimous)
• Forwarded engagement and communications strategy for land use matters to Governance and Priorities Committee (unanimous)
• Received information reports on parks asset management, West Industrial Area study, and other items (unanimous)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance is meeting to review and make recommendations to City Council on several financial matters, including a new funding agreement for SREDA, a fraud policy, the sale of city-owned parcels in Aspen Ridge, and the 2021 financial forecast. The committee will also receive the Meewasin Valley Authority financial statements and an asset management plan update for fleet services. A portion of the meeting will be held in camera for an internal auditor update.

• SREDA Funding Agreement 2022-2025: recommend City Council authorize the City Solicitor to prepare and the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
• Approval of Fraud Policy: recommend City Council approve the draft Fraud Policy.
• Request to Sell Parcels O, P and Q in Aspen Ridge: authorize public tender with reserve bids, then over-the-counter sales, then open market sales.
• 2021 Financial Forecast: recommend holding $1.25 million in provincial highway maintenance funds in contingency to offset fiscal risk.
• Amendments to Council Policy C02-032 (Internal Audit Charter): recommend approval of proposed amendments.

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance recommended that City Council approve a funding agreement with the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) for 2022-23, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute it. The committee also recommended approval of a new Fraud Policy, amendments to the Internal Audit Charter, and holding $1.25 million in provincial highway maintenance funds in contingency for 2021. It approved the sale of three parcels in Aspen Ridge through a public tender process with options for over-the-counter and open market sales. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended SREDA funding agreement 2022-23 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Fraud Policy (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Parcels O, P, Q in Aspen Ridge via tender (unanimous)
• Recommended holding $1.25M highway funds in contingency (unanimous)
• Recommended amendments to Internal Audit Charter (unanimous)
• Received Meewasin Valley Authority financial statements (unanimous)
• Received Asset Management Plan for Fleet Services as information (unanimous)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing via teleconference to consider one residential appeal against a property assessment. The appeal concerns the property at 3130 Milton St. No commercial appeals are scheduled.

• Residential appeal hearing for 3130 Milton St (Roll No. 484516390, File 744-2021)

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates, including a progress report on the College Corridor Plan and a governance review of advisory committee terms of reference. The agenda is largely informational, with recommendations to receive reports and adopt previous minutes.

• College Corridor Plan progress update (File No. CK 4350-66, x4110-2)
• Governance review of advisory committee terms of reference with suggested edits
• Adoption of June 11, 2021 meeting minutes
• Committee budget statement of expenditures (CK. 1704-5)
• Work plan focus areas: Deafblind Services, Access Transit, Education, Civic Accessibility

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee met via teleconference and received information on several items, including articles about Access Transit and accessible sidewalks, a discussion on pedestrian signals at Clarence/8th and Cumberland/8th, a progress update on the College Corridor Plan, and a clarification on suggested edits to the Committee's Terms of Reference. No substantive decisions were made; all motions were to receive information and were carried.

• Adopted minutes of June 11, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received information on Access Transit and accessible sidewalks articles (carried)
• Received information on pedestrian signals discussion; Director of Transportation to provide update (carried)
• Received College Corridor Plan progress update (carried)
• Received information on Terms of Reference clarification (carried)
• Received Deafblind Subcommittee update (carried)
• Received statement of expenditures (carried)

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

This agenda for the Saskatoon Public Art Advisory Committee meeting on 2021-09-10 contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE agenda system. No actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and provide feedback on the 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report, which was deferred from May, and to receive an update on the College Corridor Plan. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting minutes, a budget statement, and work plan updates.

• Feedback on 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report (CK 4500-1)
• College Corridor Plan progress update (CK 4350-66, x4110-2)
• Adoption of May 13, 2021 minutes
• Budget statement of expenditures for 2021
• Education and awareness initiatives co-sponsorship

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee received the 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report and voted to send feedback to the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services, including concerns about missing timelines. It also received updates on the College Corridor Plan and the Triple Bottom Line and LEAP framework, providing feedback on the latter. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted minutes from May 13, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received Chair's report and updates (carried)
• Received 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report and approved sending feedback letter to Standing Policy Committee (carried)
• Received College Corridor Plan progress update (carried)
• Received Triple Bottom Line and LEAP update and approved providing feedback to Standing Policy Committee (carried)
• Received work plan update and committee check-in (carried)
• Received budget statement of expenditures (carried)

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates and provide direction on several items, including a funding request from Student Action for a Sustainable Future, a proposed 2022 budget, and informational reports on carbon offset systems, a climate commitment with the University of Saskatchewan, and the College Corridor Plan. The committee will also receive updates from its chair and subcommittees, and review its 2021 expenditures.

• Funding request from Student Action for a Sustainable Future (SASF) for 2021-2022
• Proposed 2022 budget; 2021 approved budget is $7,800
• Carbon Offset Systems report from Standing Policy Committee
• Climate Commitment and Call to Action with University of Saskatchewan
• College Corridor Plan progress update

The committee approved a $2,500 contribution to the Student Action for a Sustainable Future program for 2021/2022. It also proposed a 2022 budget of $9,600, allocating $3,600 to SASF, $5,500 to public education, and $500 to social media, with a letter to justify the increase. The committee received updates on waste utility funding, carbon offset systems, and the College Corridor Plan, and directed the GHG Subcommittee to propose a social media budget plan.

• Approved $2,500 from 2021 budget for SASF program
• Proposed 2022 budget of $9,600 with allocations for SASF, education, and social media
• Directed Chair and Vice-Chair to draft letter justifying budget increase
• Directed GHG Subcommittee to propose social media sponsorship budget plan
• Received information on waste utility funding direction
• Received information on carbon offset systems report
• Received information on College Corridor Plan progress
• Received information on Community Cash Grants recommendations

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting by teleconference to hear property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled; two commercial appeals for properties on Ave M S will be heard. The agenda is otherwise procedural, listing only the hearing schedule.

• Appeal 218-2021, Roll 504835280, 502 Ave M S
• Appeal 219-2021, Roll 504835240, 510 Ave M S

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Property Maintenance Appeals Board is holding a public hearing via teleconference to consider two appeals of Orders to Remedy Contravention under Bylaw No. 8175. The appeals concern properties at 504 Avenue I South and 1211 Avenue D North.

• Appeal No. 17-2021 — 504 Avenue I South
• Appeal No. 19-2021 — 1211 Avenue D North
• Bylaw No. 8175 — The Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

This agenda for the Saskatoon Development Appeals Board meeting on September 7, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing by teleconference on September 7, 2021, to hear three commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will hear appeals in the order listed.

• Appeal 174-2021, Roll 494908260, 202 Ave H N
• Appeal 177-2021, Roll 504906270, 226 Ave C S
• Appeal 669-2021, Roll 494927350, 309 Ave B N

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will consider a capital budget adjustment for Fire Station No. 5 replacement, increasing the project by $1,600,000. The committee will also receive information reports on asset management plans for water, wastewater, and storm water systems, and a water conservation strategy update. A request to speak on environment as a top priority is also on the agenda.

• Capital Project #2508 - Fire Station No. 5 Replacement: increase by $1,600,000, funded from Civic Facilities Funding Plan, or $850,000 from that plan and $750,000 from Canada Community Revitalization Fund if external funding approved
• Asset Management Plan Update for Linear Systems - Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water (information report)
• Water Conservation Strategy Update (information report)
• Request to speak from Issac Loran on environment as a top priority

The committee unanimously recommended that City Council increase the Fire Station No. 5 replacement capital project by $1,600,000, funded from the Civic Facilities Funding Plan, or partially from the Canada Community Revitalization Fund if external funding is approved. It also received information reports on asset management and water conservation, and directed administration to respond to a resident's request about the Low Emission Community Plan.

• Recommended to City Council: Increase Capital Project #2508 (Fire Station No. 5 Replacement) by $1,600,000, funded from the Civic Facilities Funding Plan, or $850,000 from that plan plus $750,000 from the Canada Community Revitalization Fund if external funding is approved.
• Received as information: Asset Management Plan Update for Linear Systems (Water, Wastewater, Storm Water).
• Received as information: Water Conservation Strategy Update, and forwarded it to the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee.
• Directed Administration to respond to Isaac Loran with background on progress of the Low Emission Community Plan.
• Adopted minutes from the Special Meeting of June 15, 2021 and Regular Meeting of August 9, 2021.
• Confirmed the agenda as presented.

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation is meeting to consider several transportation items, including a proposed 40 km/h speed limit for residential neighbourhoods, amendments to the Traffic Bylaw affecting speed limits on specific roads, and a new walkway evaluation and closure policy. The committee will also receive information reports on the Victoria Avenue bikeway project, Bus Rapid Transit timeline extension, and a roadways emergency response plan for extreme snow events.

• Proposed 40 km/h speed limit for residential neighbourhoods (Option 2) and street eligibility criteria (Option A)
• Traffic Bylaw amendments: reduce Spadina Crescent speed limit from 60 to 50 km/h (two segments), increase Highway 41 from 90 to 100 km/h, replace freeways/expressways map
• Roadways Emergency Response Plan for extreme or unusual snow events approved in principle
• Walkway Evaluation and Closure draft new policy
• Bus Rapid Transit timeline extension report

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation voted 4-2 against recommending a 40 km/h speed limit for residential neighbourhoods, defeating the motion. It then unanimously directed administration to report on costs, grants, and feasibility of a Speed Watch program, and to include capital funding sources in future reports. The committee also approved in principle a Roadways Emergency Response Plan for extreme snow events and recommended continued work on walkway safety.

• Defeated motion to recommend 40 km/h speed limit for residential neighbourhoods (4-2).
• Approved motion to report back on Speed Watch program costs, grants, and feasibility (unanimous).
• Approved motion to include capital funding sources in future reports (unanimous).
• Recommended to City Council approval in principle of the Roadways Emergency Response Plan for extreme snow events (unanimous).
• Recommended to City Council that administration continue work on walkway safety with CPTED reviews and maintenance (unanimous).
• Deferred Victoria Avenue Bikeway and Traffic Bylaw amendment reports to October 4, 2021 meeting.
• Received Bus Rapid Transit timeline extension report as information (unanimous).
• Directed administration to report on potential changes to Veterans Parking Program to allow all veterans free parking (unanimous).

CIVIC NAMING COMMITTEE

The Civic Naming Committee is meeting to review legacy renaming requests and its third-quarter report. It will decide whether to add Hill-Hampson, Nazarali, and Pepper to the Names Master List, defer Jinnah and Kyle, and forward reports to higher committees. The meeting includes an in-camera session for confidential discussions.

• Legacy Review and Renaming Requests interim report (CK 6310-1 x 5615-1) forwarded to Governance and Priorities Committee for 2022/2023 budget options
• Third Quarter Report 2021 (CK 6310-1) with prioritized Names Master List
• Recommendation to add Hill-Hampson, Nazarali, and Pepper to Names Master List (Unassigned)
• Deferral of Jinnah and Kyle submissions pending further information
• In camera session under LAFOIP Sections 16(1)(b)(d) and 28

The Civic Naming Committee recommended adding Hill-Hampson, Nazarali, and Pepper to the Names Master List (Unassigned) and deferred the Jinnah and Kyle submissions pending further information. The committee also forwarded reports on legacy review and renaming requests, and its third-quarter report, to higher committees for information.

• Recommended adding Hill-Hampson, Nazarali, and Pepper to Names Master List (Unassigned) (carried)
• Deferred Jinnah and Kyle submissions to next meeting pending further information (carried)
• Forwarded legacy review and renaming requests interim report to Standing Policy Committee (carried)
• Forwarded third quarter report to Standing Policy Committee for City Council information (carried)
• Adopted minutes of June 3, 2021 meeting (carried)

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee meets to receive information updates, including on the Official Community Plan Redesign Phase II and the College Corridor Plan progress. It will also adopt prior minutes, review a Heritage Awards report, and consider its work plan and 2021 budget expenditures.

• Official Community Plan Redesign – Phase II Update (File CK. 4350-69)
• College Corridor Plan – Progress Update (File CK 4350-66, x4110-2)
• Heritage Awards 2019-2020 final report with recommendations for next program
• 2021 budget statement of expenditures (File CK 1704-5)
• Adoption of June 2, 2021 minutes

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee approved a motion to send a letter to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services, requesting the ability to create a working group with the Administration to review heritage aspects in the Official Community Plan and identify proposed amendments. The committee also received updates on various heritage matters, including the College Corridor Plan and the Third Avenue United Church ownership change, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to forward letter requesting working group for OCP heritage review (carried)
• Adopted minutes of June 2, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received Chair's report on Third Avenue United Church, zoning bylaw review, and other updates (carried)
• Received Heritage and Design Coordinator's update on intangible heritage report (carried)
• Received subcommittee updates on Elders and Awards subcommittees (carried)
• Received College Corridor Plan progress update (carried)
• Received 2019-2020 Heritage Awards Program report (carried)
• Received budget statement of expenditures (carried)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision will conduct a series of public hearings via teleconference. The session includes scheduled residential appeal hearings and no commercial appeals are listed.

• Residential appeal hearing for 1243 Ave J S (Appeal 661-2021)
• Residential appeal hearing for 1241 Ave J S (Appeal 662-2021)
• Residential appeal hearing for 2110 Pembina Ave (Appeal 8-2021)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Commission is reviewing a discretionary use application for a child care centre at 946 Glacial Shores Manor. Members are also discussing proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw and receiving a progress update on the College Corridor Plan.

• Child Care Centre discretionary use application at 946 Glacial Shores Manor
• Proposed zoning bylaw amendments regarding Architectural Control District Design Review Committee
• College Corridor Plan progress update
• $7,000 budget for Municipal Planning Commission educational conferences

The Municipal Planning Commission forwarded a recommendation to City Council to approve a discretionary use application for a child care centre at 946 Glacial Shores Manor, with conditions including hard-surfaced parking by July 31, 2022. The Commission also forwarded recommendations on zoning bylaw amendments for the Architectural Control District Design Review Committee and received an update on the College Corridor Plan. No decisions were made on the College Corridor Plan; it was received as information.

• Forwarded recommendation to approve child care centre at 946 Glacial Shores Manor (max 12 children) with conditions (carried)
• Forwarded recommendation to approve amendments to Bylaw No. 9700 and Bylaw No. 8770 regarding Architectural Control District Design Review Committee (carried)
• Received College Corridor Plan progress update as information (carried)
• Adopted minutes of July 27, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Approved agenda with added speaker request (carried)

SPC-FINANCE - SPECIAL MEETING - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance is holding a special meeting to review the proposed 2022 and 2023 indicative budget, with a focus on addressing property tax pressures while maintaining services. The committee will also receive public comments on tax increases and the Sutherland Business Improvement District. The meeting is part of a deeper budget review process directed by the Governance & Priorities Committee.

• Review of 2022 and 2023 indicative budget with additional information
• Fiscal trend analysis of operating expenditures and revenues 2013-2020
• COVID-19 related budgetary assumptions and adjustments for 2022-2023
• Revenue and expenditure projections for 2022 and 2023
• Public comments on proposed commercial tax increases and tax increases

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance held a special meeting to review the 2022/23 indicative budget, focusing on property tax pressures. No final budget decisions were made; instead, the committee unanimously approved motions requesting administration reports on non-core expenditures, user fee policies, comparative tax data from other cities, and strategic options to reduce expenditures.

• Approved motion for report on non-core capital and operation budget expenditures for 2022/23 (unanimous)
• Approved motion for report on user fees policies and cost recovery (unanimous)
• Approved motion for comparative tax data from Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Winnipeg (unanimous)
• Approved motion for strategic options to reduce 2022/23 expenditures (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

Saskatoon City Council is holding a public hearing meeting to consider several land-use and procedural items. These include a concept plan amendment and rezoning in the Brighton neighbourhood, a rezoning at 311 Cope Lane, the closure of a portion of College Drive, and amendments to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw to accommodate hybrid meetings. The meeting is being held via teleconference, and public submissions were accepted online.

• Proposed amendment to Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan at Brighton Gate and Owen Manor
• Rezoning bylaw (No. 9778) for Brighton Gate and Owen Manor
• Rezoning from B2 to B3 at 311 Cope Lane (Bylaw No. 9779)
• Closure of portion of College Drive right-of-way (Bylaw No. 9774)
• Amendments to Procedures and Committees Bylaw for hybrid meetings (Bylaw No. 9780)

City Council unanimously approved a concept plan amendment and rezoning in the Brighton neighbourhood (Brighton Gate and Owen Manor), passed Bylaw No. 9778. Council also approved a rezoning at 311 Cope Lane (Bylaw No. 9779) and the closure of a portion of College Drive (Bylaw No. 9774), with costs paid by the applicant. Amendments to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw for hybrid meetings were approved, including an amendment to Section 7, Schedule O, carried 10-1.

• Approved Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment (11-0)
• Approved rezoning Bylaw No. 9778 for Brighton Gate and Owen Manor (11-0)
• Approved rezoning Bylaw No. 9779 for 311 Cope Lane from B2 to B3 (11-0)
• Approved street closure Bylaw No. 9774 for portion of College Drive (11-0)
• Approved applicant to pay all closure costs (11-0)
• Approved hybrid meeting amendments to Procedures and Committees Bylaw (11-0)
• Amended Bylaw No. 9780 Section 7, Schedule O (10-1)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

City Council is deciding on the management of organic waste, approving a 50% reduction in property tax penalties for properties with large reassessment increases, and allocating funds for sustainability projects. The meeting also covers amendments to the Building Bylaw, a scope change for WJL Harvey Park, and a new leave of absence policy for council members.

• In-source city-wide collection of organic waste (Option 1)
• 50% reduction in 2021 property tax penalties for properties with assessed value increases of at least 70% due to reassessment
• Sustainability Reserve funding: $140,000 for Sustainable Food Pilot, $225,000 for Traditional Land Use Assessment, $51,500 for Street Garden Expansion
• WJL Harvey Park play structure replacement scope increased by $70,000 to a total of $420,000
• Post-budget request for up to $150,000 for full design work on the Farmers’ Market building

City Council directed administration to implement Option 3, requiring non-medical face masks in all City facilities effective September 1, 2021, and to pursue a testing regimen for all employees. Council also approved a 50% reduction to the 2021 property tax penalty for properties with a reassessment-driven value increase of at least 70%, and rescinded the 2018 resolution funding curbside organics by property tax, directing administration to implement a waste utility funding model instead.

• Approved mandatory non-medical face masks in all City facilities effective Sept. 1, 2021 (11-0)
• Approved pursuing a testing regimen for all employees (8-3)
• Approved 50% reduction to 2021 property tax penalty for properties with ≥70% reassessment-driven value increase (9-2)
• Rescinded 2018 resolution funding curbside organics by property tax (6-5)
• Approved waste utility funding model for curbside organics and black bin garbage (6-5)
• Approved in-sourcing city-wide organic waste collection (8-3)
• Approved $7.15M purchase of 145 1st Ave N and 141 Pacific Ave (11-0)
• Approved $560,000 land purchase for regional fire training facility (11-0)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is scheduled to conduct public hearings via teleconference. The agenda includes one commercial appeal hearing for the property at 100 McLeod Ave.

• Commercial Appeal Hearing 224-2021 regarding 100 McLeod Ave

The Board of Revision allowed the appeal by Maple Leaf Foods Inc. regarding the assessment of 100 McLeod Ave, finding the assessed value too high. The assessment is remitted to the Assessor to recalculate using a size-based stratification based on 142 city-wide sales. The filing fee is refunded.

• Appeal allowed for 100 McLeod Ave (Maple Leaf Foods)
• Assessment remitted to Assessor for recalculation using size-based stratification with 142 city-wide sales
• Filing fee refunded

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC- SPECIAL

This is a special meeting of the Governance and Priorities Committee, held via teleconference. The only substantive item is a move to an in-camera (closed) session to discuss the Rapid Housing Initiative (CK 750-4), citing negotiations and land-related exemptions. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, confirmation of agenda, declarations, rise and report, adjournment).

• In-camera discussion of Rapid Housing Initiative (CK 750-4)
• Closed session justified under LAFOIP sections 16(1)(c) and 17(1)(d) and (e)

The Governance and Priorities Committee met in a special public session that quickly moved into a closed (In Camera) meeting to discuss the Rapid Housing Initiative (CK 750-4). The committee voted unanimously to direct administration to proceed as instructed and to keep the report and discussion confidential under provincial freedom-of-information rules. No other substantive public decisions were made.

• Moved In Camera to discuss the Rapid Housing Initiative (CK 750-4), carried unanimously (9-0).
• Directed Administration to proceed as directed on the Rapid Housing Initiative, carried unanimously (8-0).
• Kept the report and discussion on the Rapid Housing Initiative In Camera under Sections 17(1)(d) and (e) of LAFOIP, carried unanimously (8-0).

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is scheduled to conduct a public hearing via teleconference. The agenda includes one commercial appeal hearing and no residential appeal hearings.

• Commercial Appeal 670-2021 regarding 450 Melville St

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting by teleconference to hear property assessment appeals. The agenda lists one commercial appeal for 817 Broadway Ave; no residential appeals are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public.

• Commercial appeal 30-2021 for 817 Broadway Ave (roll 515114750)

The Board of Revision heard one commercial appeal for 817 Broadway Ave, where the appellant argued the property's assessment should be lowered due to declining revenue and pandemic impacts. The Board confirmed the assessment and dismissed the appeal, retaining the filing fee. No residential appeals were heard.

• Confirmed assessment for 817 Broadway Ave and dismissed appeal 30-2021
• Retained filing fee for dismissed appeal

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Saskatoon Development Appeals Board is holding a public teleconference to hear three specific appeals. The agenda covers a remedy order for parking at 634 Avenue H South, a denied permit for a new dwelling at 312 Spadina Crescent West, and a denied permit for a medical clinic at 1136 8th Street East. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Appeal 33-2021: Order to Remedy Contravention regarding required hard surface parking at 634 Avenue H South
• Appeal 34-2021: Development Permit Denial for a new one-unit dwelling at 312 Spadina Crescent West due to front yard setback deficiency
• Appeal 35-2021: Development Permit Denial for a new medical clinic at 1136 8th Street East due to site width and driveway width deficiencies

The Development Appeals Board heard three appeals on August 24, 2021. It upheld an order requiring a hard-surface parking area at 634 Avenue H South but extended the compliance deadline to June 30, 2022. It also granted appeals for a new dwelling at 312 Spadina Crescent West and a medical clinic at 1136 8th Street East, overturning development permit denials.

• Upheld order to remedy parking contravention at 634 Avenue H South, extended compliance to June 30, 2022
• Granted appeal for new one-unit dwelling at 312 Spadina Crescent West, overturning front yard setback denial
• Granted appeal for new medical clinic at 1136 8th Street East, overturning site width and driveway width denials

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is considering a new leave of absence policy for Council members, including maternity and parental leave provisions. The committee will also review recommendations to maintain the current property tax penalty rate.

• Proposed Leave of Absence Policy for Council members
• Recommendation to maintain status quo for 2021 Property Tax Penalty Rate
• Review of 2022/2023 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget Process
• Discussion on property maintenance inspection staffing
• Report on Albert Community Centre funding options

The Governance and Priorities Committee recommended that City Council in-source city-wide collection of organic waste, as outlined in Option 1 of a June report. The committee also recommended a 50% reduction to the 2021 property tax penalty for properties with a reassessment-driven value increase of at least 70%. Several other items were received as information, and a motion to review candidate spending limits with an equity lens was defeated.

• Recommended in-sourcing city-wide organic waste collection (7-4)
• Recommended 50% property tax penalty reduction for properties with ≥70% assessment increase (11-0)
• Approved forwarding two fire bylaw inspector and one Community Relations Coordinator positions to budget process (11-0)
• Approved leave of absence policy recommendations for Council members (11-0)
• Approved amendments to Procedures and Committees Bylaw for hybrid meetings (11-0)
• Approved resuming virtual/remote meetings until further notice (11-0)
• Defeated motion to review candidate spending limits with equity lens (5-6)
• Deferred recommendation on leave coverage plans to September meeting (11-0)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is reviewing several reports, including a motion regarding the decriminalization of simple drug possession. The Board will also consider a $1,014,500 capital project for Taser 7 equipment and updates on police funding and community safety plans.

• Proposal to establish a $1,014,500 Taser 7 Capital Project funded over five years
• Motion by Commissioner K. Healy regarding decriminalization for simple possession of illicit drugs
• Recommendation to cease the Strengthening Families Program at the end of 2021
• Authorization of pay and benefit changes for Out-of-Scope Saskatoon Police Service members
• Review of correspondence regarding Downtown and Riversdale Community Safety Plans

The Board of Police Commissioners voted to request a report from the Saskatoon Police Service on evidence-based harm reduction approaches, including decriminalization, safe supply, and diversion, as well as the role of police and boards in the discussion. The Board also approved several other items, including $500 for a conference, ending the Strengthening Families Program, salary increases for out-of-scope staff, and a recommendation for a Taser 7 capital project.

• Requested SPS report on harm reduction, decriminalization, and diversion (carried)
• Approved $500 support for CAPG conference (carried)
• Approved ceasing Strengthening Families Program at end of 2021 (carried)
• Authorized out-of-scope salary increases matching ESA agreement (carried)
• Recommended Taser 7 capital project totaling $1,014,500 to City Council (carried)
• Received 2021 Mid-Year Business Plan Update as information (carried)
• Received Chief's Report and correspondence items as information (carried)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing by teleconference on August 18, 2021, to hear 16 residential property assessment appeals. No commercial appeals are scheduled. The appeals concern properties on 17th St and Ave F.

• 16 residential appeals on 17th St (518-528) and Ave F (530-538, 540 Ave F units 2-12)
• No commercial appeals scheduled
• Hearing by teleconference, open to public

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting by teleconference to hear a single residential appeal against a property assessment. No commercial appeals are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public.

• Residential appeal 733-2021 for roll 485128015 at 204 609 King St
• No commercial appeal hearings scheduled

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services is reviewing proposed amendments to The Building Bylaw, 2017, and a scope change for the WJL Harvey Park play structure replacement project. The committee also receives information reports on the College Corridor Plan, Fire Department facilities, and Victoria Park updates. Additionally, the committee considers funding recommendations for the Saskatoon Tribal Council and the Community Safety and Well-Being Partnership for the 2022-2023 budget.

• Proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 9455, The Building Bylaw, 2017
• Scope change for WJL Harvey Park play structure replacement increased by $70,000 to $420,000
• Recommendation for $100,000 capital contribution to Saskatoon Tribal Council’s Sawēyihtotān project
• Recommendation for $10,000 from Safe Community Action Alliance Trust for 2021 operations
• Recommendation for $20,000 base operating budget increase and $50,000 over two years for Community Safety and Well-Being Partnership

The committee unanimously recommended that City Council direct administration to bring forward options for a $100,000 capital contribution to the Saskatoon Tribal Council's Sawēyihtotān project, a $20,000 base operating budget increase, and $50,000 over two years for community safety and well-being actions. It also approved amendments to the Building Bylaw, a scope change for the WJL Harvey Park play structure replacement, and several information items were received.

• Recommended $100,000 capital contribution to Saskatoon Tribal Council Sawēyihtotān project (6-0)
• Recommended $10,000 from Safe Community Action Alliance Trust for Community Safety and Well-Being Partnership (6-0)
• Recommended $20,000 base operating budget increase for Community Safety and Well-Being Partnership (6-0)
• Recommended $50,000 over two years for community safety and well-being actions (6-0)
• Recommended amendments to The Building Bylaw, 2017 (6-0)
• Recommended $70,000 scope increase for WJL Harvey Park play structure replacement (6-0)
• Directed administration to work with Meewasin on swale boundaries (6-0)
• Directed administration to report on including municipal parks in intangible heritage review (6-0)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

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BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing via teleconference on August 12, 2021, to consider one residential appeal against a property assessment. No commercial appeals are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public.

• Residential appeal 26-2021 for property at 1405-430 5th Avenue North (roll 495113450)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision will hold a teleconference hearing to review commercial appeal applications. There are no residential appeal hearings scheduled for this meeting.

• Commercial Appeal 212-2021: 240 3rd Avenue South
• Commercial Appeal 152-2021: 247 3rd Avenue South
• Commercial Appeal 153-2021: 255 3rd Avenue South

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing via teleconference to consider three appeals. The board will hear an appeal of an order to remedy a contravention regarding hard-surfaced parking at 1501 Quebec Avenue, an appeal of a development permit denial for a new development site at 1408 1st Avenue North, and an appeal of an order to remedy a contravention regarding required landscaping at 637 Avenue N South.

• Appeal 29-2021: Order to Remedy Contravention at 1501 Quebec Avenue (hard surfaced parking requirement per March 29, 2016 approved site plan)
• Appeal 31-2021: Development Permit Denial at 1408 1st Avenue North (creation of new development site; site width and side yard setback deficiency)
• Appeal 32-2021: Order to Remedy Contravention at 637 Avenue N South (required landscaping area per September 1, 2020 approved site plan)

The Development Appeals Board heard three appeals on August 10, 2021. It granted appeals against an order to remedy a parking contravention at 1501 Quebec Avenue and a development permit denial at 1408 1st Avenue North. It upheld an appeal regarding a landscaping contravention at 637 Avenue N South, extending the compliance date to June 1, 2022.

• Granted appeal 29-2021 against order to remedy parking contravention at 1501 Quebec Avenue
• Granted appeal 31-2021 against development permit denial at 1408 1st Avenue North
• Upheld appeal 32-2021 regarding landscaping contravention at 637 Avenue N South, extended compliance to June 1, 2022

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will consider several reports and recommendations, including a proposed climate commitment with the University of Saskatchewan and funding allocations from the 2021 Sustainability Reserve. The committee will also receive information reports on carbon offset systems, lead replacement engagement, sustainability portfolio options, and public engagement for the 2022-2023 resource plan. A request to defer a reconciliation pilot project report to September is also on the agenda.

• Recommendation to sign Climate Commitment and Call to Action with University of Saskatchewan
• Proposed 2021 Sustainability Reserve funding: $140,000 for Sustainable Food Pilot, $30,000 for Climate Adaptation, $225,000 for Traditional Land Use and Knowledge Assessment, $51,500 for Street Garden Expansion
• Proposed 2022-2023 Sustainability Reserve funding: $130,000 (2022) for Climate Adaptation, $45,000 (2022) & $175,000 (2023) for Electric Vehicle Adoption Roadmap, $75,000 (2022) & $75,000 (2023) for SaskPower Energy Assistance Program
• Information report on landfill fees for disposal of elm trees, with public comments from SOS Trees Coalition and Patricia Tutty
• Request to defer report on Office of the Treaty Commissioner Reconciliation Action and Measurement Pilot Project to September 7, 2021

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services approved several noise bylaw extensions for local events, recommended a required private-side lead replacement program to City Council, and recommended that Saskatoon sign a climate commitment with the University of Saskatchewan. The committee also approved funding allocations from the Sustainability Reserve for various projects and deferred a reconciliation pilot project report to September.

• Approved noise bylaw extension for Hudson's Summer Block Party, Aug 27-28 to 1:00 a.m. (6-0)
• Approved noise bylaw extension for Rock The River, Aug 20-22 to 10:30 p.m. (6-0)
• Approved noise bylaw extension for Gospel Meeting, Aug 19-21 to 11:00 p.m. (6-0)
• Approved noise bylaw extension for Best Summer Ever Movie Screening, Aug 28 to 10:30 p.m. (6-0)
• Approved noise bylaw extension for Celebrate Briarwood, Aug 28 to 11:00 p.m. (6-0)
• Recommended to City Council a required private-side lead replacement program with homeowner costs over $3,520 eligible for property tax deferrals (5-0, Loewen recused)
• Recommended to City Council that Saskatoon sign the Climate Commitment and Call to Action with the University of Saskatchewan (6-0)
• Approved Sustainability Reserve funding for four capital projects totaling $446,500 (6-0)

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation is meeting to receive information reports and consider recommendations on several transportation matters. Key items include a 2022-2023 budget recommendation for Saskatoon Transit service increases, a residential speed limit review, and proposed legislative amendments to The Traffic Safety Act. The committee will also consider a new council policy on pedestrian and cyclist accommodation in work zones and a motion regarding a pedestrian crossing near 19th Street.

• 2022-2023 budget recommendation for Saskatoon Transit service hour increases
• Residential speed limit review – speed limit and eligible streets (tabled report)
• Proposed legislative amendments to The Traffic Safety Act (yield to pedestrians, right-arm turn signal, cross-rides)
• Proposed Council Policy on Pedestrian and Cyclist Accommodation in Work Zones and Detours
• Motion to approach CP Rail on formalizing a pedestrian crossing near 19th Street West

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation unanimously recommended that City Council approve a new Council Policy on Pedestrian and Cyclist Accommodation in Work Zones and Detours, and endorsed lobbying Saskatchewan Government Insurance to amend The Traffic Safety Act to require drivers to yield to pedestrians indicating intent to cross, permit cyclists to use right-arm turn signals, and allow cross-rides at legal crossings. The committee also referred a billboard matter to Administration for options, granted Downtown Saskatoon sole concessionaire rights for the 2nd Avenue Sidewalk Sale, and referred a request for an updated Gravel Street Upgrades report. A motion to include accident statistics near billboards was defeated on a tied vote.

• Recommended Council Policy C07-032 on Pedestrian and Cyclist Accommodation in Work Zones and Detours (unanimous)
• Endorsed lobbying SGI to amend The Traffic Safety Act for pedestrian yield, cyclist right-arm turn, and cross-ride provisions (unanimous)
• Referred billboard matter to Administration for options report (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to include accident statistics near billboards in report (tied 3-3)
• Granted Downtown Saskatoon sole concessionaire rights for 2nd Avenue Sidewalk Sale (unanimous)
• Referred request for updated Gravel Street Upgrades report for 2022/2023 budget (unanimous)
• Referred Roadside Responders' Association letter to Administration (unanimous)
• Forwarded Central Business District Neighbourhood Traffic Review to City Council (unanimous)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision met by teleconference on August 9, 2021, to hear property assessment appeals. No residential appeals were scheduled. One commercial appeal (45-2021) for 140 2nd Avenue South was on the agenda, but no details or attachments were provided in the public notice.

• Commercial appeal 45-2021, Roll 505015500, Civic 140 2nd Avenue South

The Board of Revision granted an appeal by Vikrama Baskaran, owner of 140 2nd Avenue South, against the City of Saskatoon's 2021 property assessment of $3,370,300. The Board directed the Assessor to recalculate the assessment using specific methods for different portions of the property, resulting in a revised total value of $2,963,700 (Commercial $1,857,200 plus Residential $1,106,500). The filing fee was refunded.

• Appeal granted for 140 2nd Avenue South (45-2021)
• Retail portion (5,500 sq. ft.) to be assessed on income approach
• Garage (1,037 sq. ft.) to be assessed on cost approach
• Common area (563 sq. ft.) excluded from valuation
• Second and third floors assessed as dormitories using cost approach
• Revised assessment set at $2,963,700 total
• Filing fee refunded

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting by teleconference to hear commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. Two commercial appeals will be heard: one for 211 Willis Crescent and one for 206 Akhtar Bend.

• Commercial appeal 230-2021 for 211 Willis Crescent (roll 565303400)
• Commercial appeal 231-2021 for 206 Akhtar Bend (roll 455912000)
• No residential appeal hearings scheduled

The Board of Revision heard two residential appeals (230-2021 and 231-2021) for properties at 211 Willis Crescent and 206 Akhtar Bend, both filed by BroadStreet Properties. The Board ordered the Assessor to revise the assessments by removing certain sales from the valuation model, resulting in a revised EGIM of 9.91 and revised assessments of $18,485,512 and $26,605,248 respectively. Filing fees were returned to the appellant.

• Ordered Assessor to revise assessment for 211 Willis Crescent (Appeal 230-2021) by removing sales of 102 Wellman Crescent and 416 23rd Street East, excluding AO NBHD 15005 sales, and retaining Mainstreet properties sales, resulting in revised assessment of $18,485,512
• Ordered Assessor to revise assessment for 206 Akhtar Bend (Appeal 231-2021) using same revisions as Appeal 230-2021, resulting in revised assessment of $26,605,248
• Returned filing fees for both appeals

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision will hold a public hearing via teleconference on July 28, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to consider four commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The hearings will be heard in the order listed.

• Appeal 150-2021: 1021 Saskatchewan Crescent West (Roll 524900120)
• Appeal 211-2021: 1638 Alberta Avenue (Roll 475009140)
• Appeal 174-2021: 202 Avenue H North (Roll 494908260)
• Appeal 177-2021: 226 Avenue C South (Roll 504906270)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two rezoning and concept plan amendment proposals: one for the Brighton neighbourhood at Brighton Gate and Owen Manor, and another for 311 Cope Lane in Stonebridge. The commission will also receive updates on reports to Council and membership/conference options. The agenda includes routine items like adoption of minutes and conflict of interest declarations.

• Proposed concept plan amendment and rezoning in Brighton neighbourhood (Brighton Gate and Owen Manor)
• Proposed rezoning from B2 to B3 at 311 Cope Lane
• Update on reports to City Council for July 26, 2021
• Discussion of Municipal Planning Commission membership and conference options

The Municipal Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approve a Brighton Neighbourhood concept plan amendment and rezoning, and a rezoning of 311 Cope Lane from B2 to B3. Both recommendations will be considered at public hearings. The commission also deferred a discussion on membership and conference options to its September 2021 meeting.

• Recommended approval of Brighton Neighbourhood concept plan amendment and rezoning (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 311 Cope Lane from B2 to B3 (unanimous)
• Deferred membership and conference options discussion to September 2021 (unanimous)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting by teleconference to hear property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled; one commercial appeal for 331 Circle Drive West (Appeal 3-2021, Roll 464913690) will be heard. The meeting is open to the public.

• Commercial appeal 3-2021 for 331 Circle Drive West (Roll 464913690)
• No residential appeal hearings scheduled

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

City Council passed Bylaw No. 9769, The Capital Reserve Amendment Bylaw, 2021, which updates the parking revenue distribution formula, and Bylaw No. 9772, The Drainage Bylaw, 2021. Council also approved a servicing agreement with BDM Enterprises Ltd. for the Brighton neighbourhood, approved changes to the Exempt Staff Salary and Benefit Agreement, and approved revisions to the collective agreement with Saskatoon Civic Middle Management Association, Local No. 222. A request from the Board of Police Commissioners regarding board membership was referred to Administration for options.

• Passed Bylaw No. 9769, The Capital Reserve Amendment Bylaw, 2021 (11-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9772, The Drainage Bylaw, 2021 (11-0)
• Approved Servicing Agreement with BDM Enterprises Ltd. in Brighton neighbourhood (11-0)
• Approved changes to Exempt Staff Salary and Benefit Agreement (11-0)
• Approved revisions to 2019-2023 Collective Agreement with SCMMA Local No. 222 (11-0)
• Referred Board of Police Commissioners membership letter to Administration (11-0)
• Deferred Central Industrial Area Traffic Review to September meeting (11-0)
• Permitted scattering of cremated remains into South Saskatchewan River (11-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

City Council holds a public hearing to consider Bylaw No. 9771, which authorizes a loan to TCU Place, and Bylaw No. 9770, a zoning amendment for sites facing mixed-use areas in the R1B district. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as adopting minutes from the previous public hearing and receiving a list of June 2021 flag raising requests.

• Bylaw No. 9771: TCU Place Loan Authorization Bylaw, 2021
• Bylaw No. 9770: Zoning amendment for frontage of sites facing MR in R1B District
• Adoption of minutes from the June 28, 2021 Public Hearing meeting
• Receipt of June 2021 Proclamation and Flag Raising list

City Council held a public hearing and unanimously passed two bylaws: a zoning text amendment regarding frontage for certain sites facing MR in the R1B district, and the TCU Place Loan Authorization Bylaw, 2021. No public speakers attended due to COVID-19 restrictions. All votes were 10-0 in favor, with Councillor Davies absent.

• Approved first, second, and third reading of Bylaw No. 9770, zoning amendment for frontage in R1B district (10-0)
• Approved first, second, and third reading of Bylaw No. 9771, TCU Place Loan Authorization Bylaw (10-0)
• Received report and correspondence for both bylaws (10-0)
• Closed public hearings for both items (10-0)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Property Maintenance Appeals Board meeting scheduled for July 21, 2021 has been withdrawn. All hearings for that date are cancelled, so no appeals will be heard.

• All hearings scheduled for July 21, 2021 withdrawn

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing via teleconference to consider three appeals. The board will hear an appeal of an order to remedy a contravention regarding a hard-surfaced parking area, and two appeals of development permit denials for a detached garage and a warehouse. Decisions will be made after hearing from appellants and city staff.

• Appeal 27-2021: Order to Remedy Contravention at 325 21st Street West re: hard-surfaced parking area per Feb 17, 2016 approved site plan
• Appeal 28-2021: Development permit denial at 3330 Deippe Street for detached accessory building (garage)
• Appeal 26-2021: Development permit denial at 624 Lauriston Street for new accessory building (warehouse)

The Development Appeals Board heard three appeals and granted all of them. The first appeal (27-2021) concerned an order to remedy a parking contravention at 325 21st Street West, and the board granted the appeal. The second appeal (28-2021) involved a denied development permit for a detached garage at 3330 Deippe Street, and the board granted the appeal. The third appeal (26-2021) was about a denied permit for a new accessory warehouse at 624 Lauriston Street, and the board also granted the appeal. All decisions were based on reasons outlined in the respective Records of Decision.

• Granted appeal 27-2021 regarding parking contravention at 325 21st Street West
• Granted appeal 28-2021 regarding development permit denial for garage at 3330 Deippe Street
• Granted appeal 26-2021 regarding development permit denial for warehouse at 624 Lauriston Street

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a recommendation to permit the scattering of cremated remains into the South Saskatchewan River, a motion to adopt the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and various information reports. The agenda also includes communications on property tax issues and systemic barriers, as well as requests to speak on The North Mile and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls report.

• Recommendation to permit scattering of cremated remains into the South Saskatchewan River and draft guidelines
• Motion by Mayor C. Clark to report on adopting and implementing UNDRIP
• Communication from Riversdale BID regarding erroneous property tax assessments and collection policies
• Information report on 2020 Report on Service, Savings and Sustainability
• Information report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two Spirit Report

The Governance and Priorities Committee unanimously directed administration to report on several items, including property tax assessment concerns from the Riversdale BID, the feasibility of a permanent 4-year assessment phase-in, and the financial impact of reducing penalties for large assessment increases. It also directed a report on adopting UNDRIP, requested a Q1 2022 report on the River Use Boating Safety Program, and recommended permitting the scattering of cremated remains into the South Saskatchewan River. All votes were unanimous (10-0, with one absence).

• Directed administration to report on Riversdale BID property tax concerns and feasibility of a 4-year assessment phase-in (10-0)
• Directed administration to report on mass appraisal system reforms and work with SUMA/SAMA on policy changes (10-0)
• Directed report on financial impact of reducing non-pay penalty by 50% for properties with 70%+ assessment increases (10-0)
• Directed report on community input and communication options for assessment changes (10-0)
• Recommended permitting scattering of cremated remains into the South Saskatchewan River (10-0)
• Directed Q1 2022 report on River Use Boating Safety Program results and recommendations (10-0)
• Directed report on process and implications for adopting UNDRIP (10-0)
• Received information reports 8.1.1 to 8.1.7 as information (10-0)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is scheduled to conduct a public hearing via teleconference. The meeting includes one residential appeal for the property at 229 120 23rd St.

• Residential Appeal Hearing: 229 120 23rd St (Roll 495014675, Appeal 249-2021)

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE - SPECIAL MEETING

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to provide feedback on its revised Terms of Reference and to discuss its relationship to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People. The committee will also hold a closed session to discuss recruitment for a Heritage Awards Program administrator.

• Review of revised Terms of Reference (File No. CK. 225-18)
• Discussion of relationship to TRC Calls to Action and UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People
• In camera session on Heritage Awards Program administrator recruitment (File No. CK. 710-38)

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee voted to send a letter to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services requesting direction on how it can address residential school effects, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples related to heritage. The committee also approved forwarding feedback on its Terms of Reference to the Governance and Priorities Committee, based on discussion about improving communication, research capacity, and early involvement in heritage matters. In camera, the committee confirmed a selected proponent for the Heritage Awards Program Administrator recruitment, with details kept confidential.

• Approved sending letter to Standing Policy Committee requesting direction on TRC Calls to Action and UN Declaration on Indigenous Peoples (carried)
• Approved forwarding Terms of Reference feedback to Governance and Priorities Committee (carried)
• Confirmed selected proponent for Heritage Awards Program Administrator recruitment, in camera (carried)
• Approved agenda as amended to consider item 5 before conflict of interest declarations (carried)
• Moved item 6.1 to in camera session (carried)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is holding a public hearing by teleconference to hear three commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will hear appeals for properties at 327 Wheeler Pl, 3710 Arthur Rose Ave, and 4050 Wanuskewin Rd.

• Appeal 233-2021, Roll 415309650, 327 Wheeler Pl
• Appeal 234-2021, Roll 405303150, 3710 Arthur Rose Ave
• Appeal 243-2021, Roll 405400300, 4050 Wanuskewin Rd
• No residential appeal hearings scheduled

SPC-FINANCE - SPECIAL MEETING - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance is holding a special public meeting via teleconference. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a discussion of an external audit matter, which the committee is expected to move into a closed in camera session to consider. No other public business is scheduled.

• In camera session to consider External Audit Matter (File No. CK. 1704-1)
• Closed session justified under Section 17 of LAFOIPP (economic, financial and other interests)
• Meeting held via teleconference from Council Chamber, Saskatoon City Hall

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance held a special meeting via teleconference, during which it moved into a closed in-camera session to discuss an external audit matter. The committee voted unanimously to keep the discussion confidential under Section 17 of LAFOIPP and directed the administration to submit the 2020 Financial Statements to City Council at the appropriate time. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Confirmed agenda as presented (4-0, 2 absent)
• Moved into in-camera session to discuss external audit matter (4-0, 2 absent)
• Kept audit discussion in camera under Section 17 of LAFOIPP (4-0, 2 absent)
• Directed administration to submit 2020 Financial Statements to City Council (4-0, 2 absent)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board is holding a public hearing via teleconference to consider two Orders to Remedy Contravention issued under the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw. The properties in question are 9-3501 11th Street West and 210 Ottawa Avenue South. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Order to Remedy Contravention for 9-3501 11th Street West (case 13-2021)
• Order to Remedy Contravention for 210 Ottawa Avenue South (case 14-2021)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting by teleconference to hear property assessment appeals. The agenda lists no residential appeals and one commercial appeal for 2401 Millar Ave. The meeting is open to the public.

• Commercial appeal 663-2021 for 2401 Millar Ave (roll 445102650)

The Board of Revision dismissed a commercial property tax appeal for 2401 Millar Ave, filed by Harmon International, because the appellant failed to return required annual information requests to the Assessor. The Board ruled that The Cities Act section 172(6) mandates dismissal in such cases, and no mitigating factors applied. The filing fee was retained.

• Dismissed appeal 663-2021 for 2401 Millar Ave due to failure to provide required information under The Cities Act s.172(6)
• Retained the filing fee for the dismissed appeal

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is meeting by teleconference to hear an appeal of a denied development permit for an addition to an existing one-unit dwelling at 509 5th Street East. A second appeal regarding 721 2nd Avenue North has been withdrawn by the appellant and will not be considered.

• Appeal No. 24-2021: Development permit denial for addition to existing one-unit dwelling at 509 5th Street East
• Appeal No. 25-2021: Development permit denial at 721 2nd Avenue North — withdrawn by appellant

The Development Appeals Board granted an appeal by Dax Friesen regarding a denied development permit for an addition to a dwelling at 509 5th Street East. The permit was denied because the existing garage exceeded the maximum 30 percent rear-yard coverage by 1.964 percent. The Board's decision, detailed in a Record of Decision dated July 22, 2021, allowed the appeal. A second appeal, No. 25-2021, was withdrawn.

• Granted Appeal No. 24-2021, allowing the development permit for the addition at 509 5th Street East.
• Noted the withdrawal of Appeal No. 25-2021 for 721 2nd Avenue North.

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting via teleconference to hear property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled; one commercial appeal for 225 Ave B (Roll 494918680, Appeal 223-2021) will be heard. The meeting is open to the public.

• Commercial appeal 223-2021 for 225 Ave B (Roll 494918680)
• No residential appeals scheduled

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider a proposed text amendment to the Zoning Bylaw regarding frontage requirements for certain sites facing MR (multi-residential) districts in the R1B district, specifically related to properties in the Brighton neighbourhood. The commission will also receive updates on the Zoning Bylaw Review's neighbourhood-level infill component and a list of reports forwarded to City Council. The meeting includes standard procedural items like adopting the previous minutes and confirming the agenda.

• Proposed Zoning Bylaw text amendment for frontage of certain sites facing MR in R1B district, with recommendation to forward to City Council
• Verbal update on Zoning Bylaw Review – Neighbourhood Level Infill Review (File No. CK 175-16)
• Update of reports to Council from May 31 and June 28, 2021 public hearings
• Adoption of minutes from May 25, 2021 regular meeting

The Municipal Planning Commission forwarded a proposed text amendment to the Zoning Bylaw regarding frontage for certain sites facing MR in the R1B district to City Council, recommending approval at the public hearing. The Commission also received updates on the Neighbourhood Level Infill Review and reports from Council meetings. No conflicts of interest were declared, and the meeting adjourned at 12:26 p.m.

• Forwarded the proposed Zoning Bylaw text amendment to City Council with a recommendation for approval
• Received the verbal update on the Zoning Bylaw Review - Neighbourhood Level Infill
• Received the update of reports to Council from May 31 and June 28, 2021
• Approved the agenda as presented
• Adopted the minutes of the May 25, 2021 meeting

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Saskatoon City Council's regular business meeting on June 28, 2021, includes decisions on a $6.4 million budget increase for Recovery Park, several affordable housing incentive agreements, and a motion to begin renaming John A. Macdonald Road. The agenda also covers items like snow removal service levels, a line of credit for TCU Place, and heritage designation changes for Knox United Church.

• Recovery Park capital budget increased by $6,400,000 to $37,500,000
• Affordable housing incentives: $160,000 for 8 units at Feheregyhazi Blvd & Fast Cres; $250,000 for 30 units at Rosewood Blvd E & Olson Lane E; $111,421 for 6 units at 224 Heal Ave; $34,500 for 5 units at 3145 Massey Dr
• TCU Place line of credit up to $3 million for up to 3 years
• Motion to begin renaming John A. Macdonald Road with public engagement
• Heritage designation amendment for Knox United Church at 838 Spadina Crescent East

City Council approved a $6.4 million budget increase for the Recovery Park project, bringing its total budget to $37.5 million, funded through federal, operating, and borrowing sources. Council also approved a second reading of the Knox United Church heritage designation amendment bylaw, initiated the renaming process for John A. Macdonald Road, and approved a party bicycle pilot program. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $6.4M increase to Recovery Park project, total budget $37.5M (11-0)
• Approved second reading of Knox United Church Heritage Designation Amendment Bylaw (11-0)
• Initiated renaming process for John A. Macdonald Road (11-0)
• Approved Party Bicycle Pilot Program and related bylaws (11-0)
• Approved $200,000 to Tourism Saskatoon from Civic Hospitality Fund (11-0)
• Approved $3M line of credit for TCU Place (11-0)
• Approved funding and tax abatements for four affordable housing projects (11-0)
• Approved four applications to Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program (11-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

City Council holds a public hearing to consider two items: a proposed rezoning in the Brighton neighbourhood and the closure and sale of a right-of-way in the Agpro Industrial Neighbourhood. The meeting also includes adoption of prior minutes and receipt of proclamation requests.

• Rezoning of Brighton Neighbourhood from FUD and FUD (H) to R1A, R1B, R2 and RMTN (Bylaw No. 9763)
• Closure of right-of-way on Caledonia, Transfer, Wabash, Orth avenues and portion of 12th Street West (Bylaw No. 9764)
• Sale of closed right-of-way to 102083376 Saskatchewan Corp. for $95,900.00 + GST
• Adoption of minutes from May 31, 2021 public hearing meeting
• Receipt of proclamation and flag raising requests for May 2021

City Council unanimously approved Bylaw No. 9763, rezoning the Brighton Neighbourhood from FUD and FUD (H) to R1A, R1B, R2, and RMTN districts, and Bylaw No. 9764, closing rights-of-way on Caledonia, Transfer, Wabash, Orth Avenues, associated lanes, and part of 12th Street West. The closed right-of-way will be sold to 102083376 Saskatchewan Corp. for $95,900 plus GST, with the applicant covering all closure costs. No public speakers were heard due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approved Bylaw No. 9763 (rezoning Brighton) unanimously (11-0).
• Approved Bylaw No. 9764 (street closure) unanimously (11-0).
• Approved sale of closed right-of-way to 102083376 Saskatchewan Corp. for $95,900 + GST.
• Approved that the applicant pays all closure costs, including solicitor's fees.
• Approved the agenda and previous minutes unanimously.
• Received the proclamation and flag raising requests for May 2021.

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC- SPECIAL

The Governance and Priorities Committee and Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners meet jointly to discuss community safety. Items include the Downtown and Riversdale Community Safety Plan, a Community Focused Safety report, a partnership with the Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service, and e-bike enforcement. The meeting is for discussion and information, with no final decisions listed.

• Downtown and Riversdale Community Safety Plan report from Police Chief (June 8, 2021)
• Community Focused Safety report from Police Chief (March 9, 2021)
• Partnership with Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service (SCIS) report (March 29, 2021)
• E-Bike Enforcement item introduced by Councillor Block

The Governance and Priorities Committee and Board of Police Commissioners met jointly to receive presentations on the Downtown and Riversdale Community Safety Plan, Community Focused Safety, a partnership with Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service, and e-bike enforcement. No formal decisions were made; the items were for discussion and information only.

• Agenda confirmed as amended to include Saskatoon Cycles email (11-0)
• Downtown and Riversdale Community Safety Plan received for discussion
• Community Focused Safety report received for information
• SCIS partnership report received for discussion
• E-bike enforcement discussed; no action taken

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting to hear property assessment appeals. Only one commercial appeal is scheduled, for 471 Circle Pl; no residential appeals are listed. The meeting is open to the public and held by teleconference.

• Commercial appeal 55-2021 for 471 Circle Pl (roll 464913300)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing via teleconference on two appeals against sign permit denials. The board will hear arguments and evidence on both cases and decide whether to uphold or overturn the denials.

• Appeal No. 22-2021: Sign permit denial at 3975 11th Street West
• Appeal No. 23-2021: Sign permit denial for a freestanding sign at 1422 College Drive
• Public hearing open to the public via teleconference
• Contact City Clerk's Office at 306.975.3240 for information

The Development Appeals Board granted two appeals against sign permit denials. The first appeal concerned an electronic message centre at 3975 11th Street West, and the second concerned a freestanding sign at 1422 College Drive. Both decisions were made for reasons outlined in the Record of Decision dated July 7, 2021.

• Granted Appeal No. 22-2021, overturning the denial of a sign permit for an electronic message centre at 3975 11th Street West.
• Granted Appeal No. 23-2021, overturning the denial of a sign permit for a freestanding sign at 1422 College Drive.

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - SPECIAL MEETING

This special meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will consider three deferred items. They will recommend funding and tax abatements for four affordable housing projects, choose a preferred option for a parklet on 14th Street, and select a renewal option for the Civic Conservatory. All recommendations will go to City Council for final approval.

• Approve $160,000 grant and $44,130 tax abatement for 8 affordable units at Feheregyhazi Boulevard and Fast Crescent (National Affordable Housing Corporation)
• Approve $250,000 grant and $163,590 tax abatement for 30 affordable units at Rosewood Blvd East and Olson Lane East (NewRock Developments)
• Approve $111,421 grant and $163,590 tax abatement for 6 affordable units at 224 Heal Avenue (Presidio Holdings Inc.)
• Approve $34,500 grant for 5 affordable units at 3145 Massey Drive (Oxford House)
• Recommend Option 2 (Naturalized Parklet) for 14th Street and Option 3 (Restoration Plus) for Civic Conservatory renewal

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommended City Council approve funding and tax abatements for four affordable housing projects, including units at Feheregyhazi Boulevard, Rosewood Blvd East, Heal Avenue, and Massey Drive. The committee also recommended the 'Restoration Plus' option for the Civic Conservatory renewal. A motion to implement a naturalized parklet on 14th Street was defeated, while a motion for hardscaping/public realm improvements was carried.

• Recommended approval of $160,000 funding and $44,130 tax abatement for 8 affordable units at Feheregyhazi Boulevard and Fast Crescent (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $250,000 funding and $163,590 tax abatement for 30 affordable units at Rosewood Blvd East and Olson Lane East (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $111,421 funding and $169,740 tax abatement for 6 affordable units at 224 Heal Avenue (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $34,500 funding for 5 affordable units at 3145 Massey Drive (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Option 3 'Restoration Plus' for Civic Conservatory renewal (4-0)
• Defeated motion for Option 2 Naturalized Parklet for 14th Street (1-3)
• Carried motion for Option 3 Hardscaping/Public Realm Improvements for 14th Street (3-1)

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to decide on several key items, including setting the 2022 and 2023 indicative budget with a proposed property tax increase, approving a $3 million line of credit for TCU Place, and choosing a collection option for the curbside organics program. The committee will also discuss renaming John A. Macdonald Road and receive reports on the downtown event district and bus rapid transit.

• Recommend 5.96% property tax target for 2022 and 5.42% for 2023 (Option 1 - Base Case)
• Approve up to $3 million line of credit for TCU Place for cash-flowing operations
• Recommend in-sourcing city-wide organic waste collection (Option 1)
• Motion to begin renaming John A. Macdonald Road with public engagement
• Approve additional $15,000 to Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission 2021 budget

The Governance and Priorities Committee unanimously recommended that City Council begin the process of renaming John A. Macdonald Road, with public education and engagement, and report back by Q4 2021. The committee also recommended providing TCU Place a $3 million line of credit, adding $15,000 to the Municipal Review Commission budget, and scheduling special budget review meetings. A motion to have administration report on implementing Option 2 for curbside organics collection with an affordability threshold was carried.

• Recommended renaming John A. Macdonald Road (unanimous)
• Recommended $3M line of credit for TCU Place (unanimous)
• Recommended $15,000 budget increase for Municipal Review Commission (unanimous)
• Approved special budget review meetings for 2022/23 budget (10-1)
• Requested report on organics program Option 2 with affordability threshold (6-5)
• Received P4G 2020 Annual Report as information (unanimous)
• Received information on Downtown Event District and BRT sequencing (unanimous)
• Received 2020 Civic Election Review as information (unanimous)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to receive reports and correspondence, including public input on decriminalizing drug possession for personal use, a downtown and Riversdale community safety plan, and media release/social media guidelines. The board will also adopt minutes from its May 20, 2021 meeting and receive the chief's report.

• Public delegation request from Marie Agioritis on decriminalizing drug possession
• Emails from Sherry Tarasoff, Cathy and Dwayne Richman, and Lori Hanson on decriminalizing drug possession
• Downtown and Riversdale Community Safety Plan report to be forwarded to June 23 joint meeting
• Media Release/Social Media Guidelines report from Police Chief dated June 3, 2021
• Appreciation to Saskatoon Police Service report

The Board received information and heard delegations on decriminalizing drug possession, including from Moms Stop the Harm and Prairie Harm Reduction, and filed related correspondence. It also received the Chief's report, which included updates on enforcement and awards, and forwarded the Downtown and Riversdale Community Safety Plan to a joint meeting. Commissioner Healy gave notice of a motion for August 19, 2021, requesting a report on harm reduction approaches.

• Received and filed delegations from Moms Stop the Harm and Prairie Harm Reduction on drug decriminalization.
• Received and filed correspondence on drug decriminalization from three individuals.
• Received the Chair's report as information.
• Received the Chief's report as information.
• Approved sending congratulatory letters to four Order of Merit award recipients.
• Received an email from Jim Maynard regarding SPS action following a Freedom Rally.
• Received a report on appreciation to the Saskatoon Police Service.
• Forwarded the Downtown and Riversdale Community Safety Plan to the June 23, 2021, Special/Joint meeting.

STREET ACTIVITY SUBCOMMITTEE

The Street Activity Subcommittee is meeting to adopt prior minutes, receive the Community Support Program Supervisor's report for March–May 2021, and discuss program opportunities in a closed (in-camera) session. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major public decisions listed.

• Adoption of March 17, 2021 minutes
• Community Support Program Supervisor's report (March–May 2021)
• In-camera discussion of program opportunities

The Street Activity Subcommittee received the Community Support Program Supervisor's report, which noted increases in calls, homelessness, and drug use. The subcommittee decided to send a letter to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services, highlighting these trends and requesting systemic changes to improve access to social services for people without housing, including barriers for disabilities, after-hours accommodations, and long-term housing. The subcommittee also approved its agenda and minutes, and discussed a program opportunity in camera, keeping that discussion confidential.

• Approved the agenda as amended, adding 'Rise and Report' as item 11.
• Adopted the minutes of the March 17, 2021 meeting.
• Received the Chair's update on the Public Safety - Downtown Saskatoon letter, which will be considered at the August 16, 2021 committee meeting.
• Carried a motion to send a letter to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services about current trends and the need for systemic change in public services for those not housed.
• Moved to consider item 9.1 (Program Opportunities) in camera.
• Carried a motion to keep the discussion and information on Program Opportunities in camera under Section 18 of LAFOIPP.

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting by teleconference to hear property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled; one commercial appeal for 817 45th St is on the docket. The meeting is open to the public.

• Commercial appeal 162-2021 for 817 45th St (roll 454914540)

The Board of Revision heard one commercial appeal for 817 45th St. The City Assessor and appellant agreed to change the capitalization rate from 6.38% to 6.81%, and the Board applied a 40% unfinished allowance, reducing the assessed value from $4,665,200 to $2,877,600. The filing fee was refunded. No other appeals were heard.

• Approved assessment change for 817 45th St: cap rate 6.38% to 6.81%, 40% unfinished allowance, value reduced from $4,665,200 to $2,877,600
• Refunded filing fee for appeal 162-2021

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Property Maintenance Appeals Board is holding a public hearing via teleconference to consider two Orders to Remedy Contravention issued under Bylaw No. 8175 (The Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003). The properties in question are 411 Avenue U South and 24-1035 Boychuk Drive. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Order to Remedy Contravention 11-2021 — 411 Avenue U South
• Order to Remedy Contravention 12-2021 — 24-1035 Boychuk Drive
• Hearing under Bylaw No. 8175, The Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - SPECIAL MEETING

This special meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will receive as information five deferred reports covering climate adaptation next steps, 2020 annual reports for water, wastewater and storm water utilities, a Triple Bottom Line and LEAP update, and Advanced Metering Infrastructure data collection and use. The committee will also confirm the agenda and declare any conflicts of interest.

• Next Steps for Climate Adaptation report
• Water and Wastewater Utilities and Storm Water Utility 2020 Annual Reports
• Triple Bottom Line and Local Energy Access Partnership (LEAP) Update and Next Steps
• Advanced Metering Infrastructure Data Collection and Use report
• Referral List for June 2021

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services received five reports as information, including climate adaptation, utility annual reports, and Triple Bottom Line updates. It unanimously approved a motion for administration to identify added value from the Triple Bottom Line project and referred the report to two advisory committees for feedback. No other decisions were made; all items were received as information.

• Received five deferred reports as information (Items 4.1 to 4.5).
• Approved motion for administration to identify added value and benefits from Triple Bottom Line project.
• Referred Triple Bottom Line report to Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee for feedback.

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will consider several items, including approving an additional Tag Day application, amending the Tag Days policy and bylaw, and authorizing changes to the sale terms for industrial parcels in Marquis Industrial. The committee will also receive information reports on Saskatoon Land's 2020 financial report and committee referrals, and hear a request to speak from Tourism Saskatoon regarding a Civic Hospitality Fund allocation.

• Approve 2021 Tag Day application from Saskatoon Professional Firefighters Local 80 IAFF
• Amend Council Policy No. C02-010, Tag Days, and Bylaw No. 5734
• Modify terms to remove automotive services use requirement on nine Marquis Industrial parcels
• Re-offer six Marquis Industrial parcels (Lots 3-5, 11, 12, Block 944; Lot 5, Block 943)
• Receive 2020 Annual Financial Report for Saskatoon Land

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance unanimously recommended that City Council allocate $200,000 from the Civic Hospitality Reserve to Tourism Saskatoon, as an exemption to Council policy, to secure future business events. The committee also approved a Tag Day application from the Saskatoon Professional Firefighters Local 80, recommended amendments to the Tag Days policy and bylaw, and authorized modifications to industrial land parcels. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Recommended $200,000 allocation to Tourism Saskatoon from Civic Hospitality Reserve (6-0)
• Approved Tag Day application by Saskatoon Professional Firefighters Local 80 (6-0)
• Recommended amendments to Council Policy C02-010, Tag Days (6-0)
• Authorized modifying terms and re-offering six Marquis Industrial light parcels (6-0)
• Directed review and update of Civic Hospitality Fund policy (6-0)

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The committee is reviewing several items including a heritage designation request for Marquis Downs and the South Caswell Redevelopment Project. It is also considering the Hoist the Hoops basketball project and a grant program for curling organizations.

• Heritage Designation Request - Marquis Downs
• South Caswell Redevelopment Project update
• Hoist the Hoops – Landmark Outdoor Basketball Project approval
• Recreation and Sport Grant Program for curling organizations
• 2020 Year-End Report - Parks

The committee voted unanimously to recommend City Council approve Option 3, directing Administration to develop a Recreation and Sport Grant Program similar to the Culture Grant Program, providing annual operating funding to recreation and sport organizations through grants and tax abatements, with a report back for the 2022-2023 budget. It also unanimously approved the Hoist the Hoops outdoor basketball project concept, designating it a municipal project and authorizing donor receipts and agreements. A motion to refer the Marquis Downs heritage designation request to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee was defeated, and the committee instead received the information. Several items were deferred to a special meeting due to time constraints.

• Approved recommendation to City Council for a Recreation and Sport Grant Program (Option 3) for curling organizations, with report back for 2022-2023 budget
• Approved Hoist the Hoops project concept, designated as municipal project, authorized donor receipts and agreements
• Defeated motion to refer Marquis Downs heritage designation to Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee; received information instead
• Received 2020 year-end reports for Parks and Recreation and Community Development
• Received Corporate LeisureCard update
• Received South Caswell Redevelopment progress update; requested report back in one year and options for not selling land
• Received referral list and corridor growth incentives report
• Deferred Innovative Housing Incentives, 14th Street Parklet, and Civic Conservatory Renewal to special meeting

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting by teleconference to hear property assessment appeals. Only one commercial appeal is scheduled, for 106 Circle Dr; no residential appeals are listed. The meeting is open to the public.

• Commercial appeal 49-2021 for 106 Circle Dr (roll 454905010)
• No residential appeal hearings scheduled

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Public Art Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including adopting minutes and receiving updates. Key items include a verbal update on the selection of artists for plinths, traffic boxes, and placemaker projects, a budget subcommittee report, and a closed-session deliberation to choose an artist for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) public art design team.

• Verbal update on Plinths, Traffic Boxes and Placemaker Projects 2021 artist selections
• Budget Subcommittee Report2.pdf with framework and budget details
• In Camera deliberation to select artist for BRT Public Art Design Team
• Adoption of May 14, 2021 meeting minutes

The Public Art Advisory Committee approved allocating up to $5,000 from its 2021 budget for the T-shirt Art Drop project. It also confirmed the selected artists for permanent and temporary public art installations, and directed administration to interview the top three applicants for the BRT Public Art Design Team.

• Approved up to $5,000 from 2021 budget for T-shirt Art Drop project
• Confirmed selected artists for permanent installations: 'Making a Wish' (Kyle Thornley) and 'Regenerate' (Henry Lau & Ruth Cuthand)
• Confirmed selected artists for temporary installations: 'For as Long as the Sun Shines' (Tony Stallard & Joseph Naytohow) and 'Out from Out Where X' (Bryan Faubert)
• Confirmed Kirsten McCrea for Downtown traffic boxes
• Directed administration to interview top three BRT Public Art Design Team applicants and report publicly in September
• Kept BRT applicant documentation and discussion confidential under LAFOIP

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt prior minutes, receive updates, and provide feedback on the 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report forwarded from a standing policy committee. The committee will also receive information on a councillor's motion about identifying and addressing systemic barriers, and review its work plan and budget expenditures.

• Feedback letter on 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report to Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services
• Review of Councillor M. Loewen's motion on identifying and addressing systemic barriers
• Adoption of May 14, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of committee budget statement of expenditures
• Work plan focus areas: Deafblind Services, Access Transit, Education and Awareness, Civic Accessibility and Safety

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee approved spending $2,250 from its budget for an eBill insert, with members volunteering for a photoshoot. It also formed a subcommittee to review deafblind services, with members Gilchrist, Gourley, Adamson, and Wisser. The committee forwarded feedback letters on the 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report and a report on systemic barriers, and received updates on accessibility initiatives.

• Approved $2,250 expenditure for eBILL insert from committee budget
• Formed Deafblind Subcommittee with members Gilchrist, Gourley, Adamson, and Wisser
• Forwarded feedback letter on 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report to Standing Policy Committee
• Forwarded feedback letter on systemic barriers report to Governance and Priorities Committee
• Adopted minutes of May 14, 2021 meeting
• Received information on chair's report and building accessibility policy options

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates, approve minutes, and provide direction on its proposed 2021 budget submission. The committee will also hear reports from the chair and the greenhouse gas emissions subcommittee. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Proposed 2021 budget submission for Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services
• 2020 approved budget was $7,800 for public education, Student Action for a Sustainable Future program, and social media promotion
• Statement of Expenditures for May 2021 received for information
• Greenhouse gas emissions subcommittee update and recommendations
• Approval of May 13, 2021 meeting minutes

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee deferred its proposed 2021 budget discussion to its September meeting, pending a funding request from the Student Action for a Sustainable Future program. It also tasked its GHG Subcommittee with drafting a feedback letter to City Council on the High Performance Civic Building Policy report, which is scheduled for Council's June 28, 2021 meeting. The committee approved a $50 honorarium for guest speakers invited by the GHG Subcommittee for 2021.

• Deferred proposed 2021 budget discussion to September meeting
• Tasked GHG Subcommittee with drafting feedback letter on High Performance Civic Building Policy
• Approved $50 honorarium for guest speakers invited by GHG Subcommittee
• Received Chair's report on activities and upcoming engagement events
• Received GHG Subcommittee update on Terms of Reference feedback and speaker plans
• Received 2021 Statement of Expenditures
• Adopted minutes of May 13, 2021 meeting
• Confirmed agenda as presented

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting by teleconference to hear property assessment appeals. The agenda lists one residential appeal hearing for 902 Paton Bay; no commercial appeals are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public.

• Residential appeal 53-2021 for roll 465957950 at 902 Paton Bay
• No commercial appeal hearings scheduled

The Board of Revision heard a residential assessment appeal for 902 Paton Bay, where the owner argued the assessed value of $801,200 was too high compared to similar homes. The Board confirmed the assessment under Section 210(1)(a) of The Cities Act, dismissed the appeal, and retained the filing fee. No commercial appeals were heard.

• Confirmed assessment for 902 Paton Bay and dismissed appeal (unanimous)
• Retained filing fee for dismissed appeal

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

This agenda for the Saskatoon Development Appeals Board meeting on June 8, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting via teleconference on June 7, 2021, to hear two commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will hear appeals for properties at 625 Dagnone Cres and 50 23rd St.

• Commercial appeal 170-2021 for 625 Dagnone Cres (roll 505901350)
• Commercial appeal 151-2021 for 50 23rd St (roll 495006780)
• No residential appeal hearings scheduled

The Board of Revision heard two commercial property assessment appeals. For 625 Dagnone Crescent, the Board found the $30.00/sq ft base land rate was in error and directed the assessor to apply a $21.40/sq ft rate, reducing the assessed value from $3,293,500 to $2,351,300. For 50 23rd Street, the Board found the property is not a special purpose property and directed reassessment using the income approach. Both filing fees were refunded.

• Adjusted assessment for 625 Dagnone Crescent from $3,293,500 to $2,351,300 (land rate changed from $30.00 to $21.40/sq ft)
• Directed reassessment of 50 23rd Street using the income approach, finding it is not a special purpose property
• Refunded filing fee for Appeal 170-2021 (625 Dagnone Crescent)
• Refunded filing fee for Appeal 151-2021 (50 23rd Street)

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation is meeting to receive information reports and decide on two recommendations to City Council: a party bicycle pilot program and a City of Saskatoon Accessibility Grant. The committee will also hear updates on snow removal service levels, residential speed limits, transit service standards, and other transportation matters.

• Recommendation to approve Option 1 – Party Bicycle Pilot Program and direct bylaw amendments
• Recommendation to approve Option 2 – City of Saskatoon Accessibility Grant
• Information report on Enhanced Service Level Options for Snow Grading and Removal
• Information report on Residential Speed Limit Review – Background Information and Feedback Summary
• Information report on Saskatoon Transit Proposed Service Standards

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommended that City Council approve a party bicycle pilot program (Option 1) and further research into party bicycle regulations (Option 2). The committee also recommended that City Council approve Option 1 – Increase Education and Awareness for permanent accessibility improvements to buildings, after a motion for Option 2 – City of Saskatoon Accessibility Grant was defeated on a tied vote. Additionally, the committee recommended that City Council include information on snow removal service standards, FTE assessments, and a funding plan in the budget options report, and adopt current practices as the formal level of service for snow and ice management on separated cycling facilities and bike boulevards.

• Recommended City Council approve party bicycle pilot program and research (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Option 1 – Increase Education and Awareness for accessibility improvements (6-0)
• Defeated motion to recommend Option 2 – City of Saskatoon Accessibility Grant (3-3 tied vote)
• Recommended City Council include snow removal service standard, FTE assessment, and funding plan in budget report (6-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt current practices as formal level of service for snow/ice management on cycling facilities (6-0)
• Received information reports on vehicle for hire wait times, TNC licensing, downtown active transportation, and residential speed limits (6-0)
• Received accessibility committee feedback on sidewalk width standards and electric scooters (6-0)
• Forwarded Saskatoon Transit proposed service standards to City Council for information (5-0, Mayor absent)

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services is meeting to decide on several recommendations to City Council, including a $6.4 million budget increase for the Recovery Park project, changes to the Home Energy Loan Program contractor requirements, and a new High Performance Civic Building approach. The committee will also receive information reports on climate adaptation, green infrastructure, utility annual reports, and other topics, and will hear requests to speak on bird poisoning and green infrastructure.

• Recovery Park Project capital budget increase of $6,400,000 to a total of $37,500,000 (Option 1)
• Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) contractor list requirement changes (Option 2)
• High Performance Civic Building Approach: LEED Silver minimum standard (Option 1B) and energy/air tightness targets (Option 3C)
• Noise Bylaw Extension for Food Truck Wars Street Festival, 23rd Street and 4th Avenue, July 20-24, 2021 until 11:00 p.m.
• Information reports on climate adaptation, green infrastructure strategy, utility 2020 annual reports, and advanced metering infrastructure

The committee recommended City Council approve a $6.4 million budget increase for the Recovery Park project, bringing its total to $37.5 million, funded by ICIP, operating contributions, and borrowing. It also recommended adopting LEED Silver as the minimum standard for civic buildings, with mandatory LEED credits and energy/air tightness targets from Option 3D. Several items were deferred to a special meeting due to time constraints.

• Approved Noise Bylaw extension for Food Truck Wars, July 20-25, 2021 (6-0)
• Received information on bird poisoning, referred to pest management file with signage consideration (5-0)
• Deferred Treaty Commissioner Reconciliation pilot to Dec 6, 2021 (6-0)
• Received Green Infrastructure Strategy Implementation Plan (6-0)
• Directed administration to report on NE swale boundary delineation process (6-0)
• Recommended HELP contractor list include Option 2 - Base plus Expanded Requirements (6-0)
• Recommended LEED Silver as minimum standard for civic buildings, with Option 3D targets (5-0)
• Recommended Recovery Park budget increase of $6.4M to $37.5M (6-0)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting by teleconference to hear property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled; one commercial appeal is on the docket. The meeting is open to the public.

• Commercial appeal 38-2021 for property at 1403 Idylwyld Dr N (roll 474916510)

The Board of Revision heard one commercial appeal concerning the assessed value of 1403 Idylwyld Dr N. The appellant argued the capitalization rate used was inaccurate, but the Board confirmed the assessment and dismissed the appeal. The filing fee was retained.

• Dismissed appeal 38-2021 for 1403 Idylwyld Dr N, confirming the assessment
• Retained the filing fee

CIVIC NAMING COMMITTEE

The Civic Naming Committee is meeting to handle routine items and receive a verbal update on how to respond to renaming requests based on historical context, following a referral about McPherson Avenue. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond adopting minutes and confirming the agenda.

• Verbal update on renaming requests and historical context, including McPherson Avenue
• Adoption of minutes from March 9, 2021 meeting

The Civic Naming Committee held a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions. It adopted the previous minutes and confirmed the agenda. An update on renaming requests, including the McPherson Avenue referral, was deferred to the September 2, 2021 meeting.

• Agenda confirmed as presented
• Minutes of March 9, 2021 adopted
• Renaming policy report deferred to September 2, 2021

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board is holding a public hearing via teleconference to consider Appeal 9-2021, which challenges an Order to Remedy Contravention issued under the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2005 (Bylaw No. 8175) for the property at 819 20th Street West. The agenda contains only this single appeal item and no attachments or additional details.

• Appeal 9-2021 regarding 819 20th Street West
• Order to Remedy Contravention under Bylaw No. 8175

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to provide feedback on renewal options for the Civic Conservatory, considering impacts on its heritage designation. The committee will also receive updates on the Official Community Plan redesign, a rezoning at 1121 College Drive, and the E.A. Davies Building, and will consider approving the 2021-2022 Heritage Awards RFP. Several items are routine, including adoption of minutes and budget information.

• Civic Conservatory renewal options – feedback on impacts to heritage character-defining elements under Bylaw No. 9482
• 1121 College Drive (St. Andrew’s College) rezoning update
• 1030 Idylwyld Drive North – E.A. Davies Building update
• 2021-2022 Heritage Awards Program Administrator RFP approval
• Referral on Optimist Park heritage designation from Gayle Nemeth

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee recommended that Optimist Park be reviewed for heritage elements and designated for heritage, forwarding this feedback to the Standing Policy Committee. They also approved the 2021-2022 Heritage Awards Program RFP, requested a deferral on the Terms of Reference review to August 31, 2021, and forwarded feedback on the Civic Conservatory renewal options. The Official Community Plan Redesign update was deferred to the next meeting.

• Recommended Optimist Park for heritage designation (carried)
• Approved 2021-2022 Heritage Awards Program RFP (carried)
• Requested deferral on Terms of Reference review to August 31, 2021 (carried)
• Forwarded feedback on Civic Conservatory renewal options (carried)
• Deferred Official Community Plan Redesign update to next meeting (carried)
• Received Chair's report (carried)
• Received Coordinator's update (carried)
• Received budget statement of expenditures (carried)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting by teleconference to hear a single residential appeal against a property assessment. No commercial appeals are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public.

• Residential appeal 34-2021 for roll 565050070 at 116-201 Cartwright Terr
• No commercial appeal hearings scheduled

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

This is a public hearing meeting of Saskatoon City Council. The main item is a proposed rezoning in the Brighton neighbourhood, changing land use from FUD to R2, RMTN, and FUD(H) districts. Council will consider Bylaw No. 9761, which would implement the change. The meeting also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and receiving a list of proclamations and flag raisings.

• Rezoning in Brighton Neighbourhood from FUD to R2, RMTN and FUD(H) District (Bylaw No. 9761)
• Public hearing on the rezoning, with submissions accepted via online form
• Approval of minutes from April 26, 2021 public hearing meeting
• Receipt of proclamation and flag raising list for April 2021

City Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved Bylaw No. 9761, rezoning part of the Brighton neighbourhood from FUD to R2, RMTN, and FUD(H) districts. The bylaw passed all three readings at the meeting with an 11-0 vote. No members of the public attended or submitted requests to speak.

• Approved Bylaw No. 9761 (Brighton rezoning) first reading (11-0)
• Received report and correspondence on Brighton rezoning (11-0)
• Closed public hearing for Brighton rezoning (11-0)
• Approved Bylaw No. 9761 second reading (11-0)
• Approved Bylaw No. 9761 third reading and passage (11-0)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting to hear property assessment appeals. Only one commercial appeal is scheduled, for 202 Ave B; no residential appeals are listed. The meeting is open to the public and held by teleconference.

• Commercial appeal 29-2021 for roll 494917750 at 202 Ave B

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Saskatoon City Council's regular business meeting on May 31, 2021, includes decisions on mandatory participation in the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program, approval of a $52,642.12 membership fee for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and a $3,666,500 budget increase for active transportation projects. The council will also consider a new walkway closure policy, a servicing agreement for Aspen Ridge, and several appointments.

• Mandatory AMI program participation (Option C) for water meters
• FCM membership fee of $52,642.12
• Budget increases: $3,666,500 for Active Transportation, $4,020,500 for Landfill Optimization, $8,000,000 for Storm Sewer, $3,673,300 for WW-Facility Upgrade, $1,940,000 for WW-Lift Station Upgrades
• Servicing agreement with Victory Land Development Corporation for Aspen Ridge
• Motion to investigate allowing micro drones under 250 grams within city limits

City Council defeated a motion to make participation in the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program mandatory, then approved an opt-out option allowing customers to decline smart meters with city meter reads. Council also approved several other items, including a new walkway closure policy, a Home Energy Loan Program bylaw, and funding adjustments for capital projects.

• Defeated mandatory AMI program participation (5-6)
• Approved AMI opt-out option with city meter reads (11-0)
• Approved cost recovery for AMI opt-outs (8-3)
• Approved new walkway closure policy (6-5)
• Approved graffiti removal on walkways regardless of ownership (11-0)
• Approved Home Energy Loan Program Bylaw No. 9762 (11-0)
• Approved $3.67M increase for Active Transportation Plan Implementation (11-0)
• Approved $52,642.12 FCM membership fees (11-0)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting by teleconference to hear property assessment appeals. The agenda lists one commercial appeal for 1108 Central Ave (Roll 485519950, Appeal 41-2021); no residential appeals are scheduled. The board will hear appeals in the order listed.

• Commercial appeal 41-2021 for 1108 Central Ave (Roll 485519950)
• No residential appeals scheduled
• Meeting held via teleconference, open to the public

The Board of Revision heard an appeal by Dr. Joseph M. Balaton against the City of Saskatoon's 2021 assessment of $1,332,800 for 1108 Central Ave. The appellant argued the assessment was excessive and based on inaccurate income model assumptions. The Board confirmed the assessment and dismissed the appeal, retaining the filing fee.

• Confirmed assessment of $1,332,800 for 1108 Central Ave
• Dismissed appeal 41-2021
• Retained filing fee

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider a proposed rezoning in the Brighton neighbourhood, forwarding a recommendation to City Council. The agenda also includes updates on governance orientation and a subcommittee, plus adoption of previous minutes.

• Proposed rezoning of lands near Brighton Gate and Taube Avenue from FUD and FUD(H) to R1A, R1B, R2 and RMTN districts
• Governance orientation overview of committee process and urban land development process
• Subcommittee update on beneficial memberships for the Commission
• Adoption of April 27, 2021 meeting minutes

The Municipal Planning Commission voted to forward a report to City Council recommending approval of a rezoning in the Brighton neighbourhood, changing lands near Brighton Gate and Taube Avenue from FUD and FUD(H) districts to R1A, R1B, R2, and RMTN districts. The motion was carried with no concerns expressed. Other items were informational only, including a governance orientation and a subcommittee update.

• Forwarded Brighton rezoning recommendation to City Council (carried)
• Adopted April 27, 2021 minutes (carried)
• Approved agenda as amended (carried)
• Received governance orientation information (carried)
• Received subcommittee update (carried)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to receive routine reports and correspondence. Key items include the 2020 Use of Force Report, 2020 Evade Police Incidents, and a Contact Interview Policy Audit, all presented as information. The board will also consider establishing a Financial Operating Reserve for the police service and receive public emails on topics like drug decriminalization and downtown vagrancy.

• 2020 Use of Force Report
• 2020 Evade Police Incidents report
• 2020 Contact Interview Policy Audit
• Proposal to establish a Financial Operating Reserve for Saskatoon Police Service
• Correspondence on Children's Freedom Rally and SPS response to public health order violations

The Board of Police Commissioners approved establishing a fiscal stabilization reserve for the Saskatoon Police Service, amended from 'operating reserve' to 'fiscal stabilization reserve'. It also approved a motion requiring future contact interview reports to include location and mapping analysis, with a recorded vote of 6-1. All other items were received as information, including reports on evade police incidents, use of force, and contact interview policy audit. A motion to express support for drug decriminalization was not put to a vote.

• Approved establishment of fiscal stabilization reserve (amended from 'operating reserve')
• Approved future contact interview reporting to include location and mapping analysis (6-1)
• Received 2020 Evade Police Incidents report as information
• Received 2020 Use of Force report as information
• Received 2020 Contact Interview Policy Audit report as information
• Received correspondence on Children's Freedom Rally and SPS response
• Received correspondence on speed limits and environmental concerns
• Received correspondence on decriminalizing drug possession

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing via teleconference to consider three appeals against city decisions: a denied development permit for an office/warehouse at 120 Lipsett Crescent/4006 Millar Avenue, a denied permanent sign permit for six internally lit wall signs at 211 19th Street East, and a denied development permit for a Type II residential care home at 1524 37th Street West. The board will decide whether to uphold or overturn each denial.

• Appeal 19-2021: Development permit denial for new office/warehouse site at 120 Lipsett Crescent/4006 Millar Avenue
• Appeal 20-2021: Permanent sign permit denial for six internally lit wall signs at 211 19th Street East
• Appeal 21-2021: Development permit denial for Residential Care Home Type II at 1524 37th Street West

The Development Appeals Board granted all three appeals heard on May 18, 2021. It approved a new office/warehouse site at 120 Lipsett Crescent/4006 Millar Avenue, allowed six internally lit wall signs at 211 19th Street East, and permitted a Type II Residential Care Home at 1524 37th Street West, subject to discretionary use approval. All decisions were based on reasons detailed in the Record of Decision dated June 2, 2021.

• Granted appeal 19-2021 for development permit denial at 120 Lipsett Crescent/4006 Millar Avenue (office/warehouse use)
• Granted appeal 20-2021 for sign permit denial at 211 19th Street East (six internally lit wall signs)
• Granted appeal 21-2021 for development permit denial at 1524 37th Street West (Residential Care Home Type II), conditional on discretionary use approval

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend several items to City Council, including a grant application for downtown public washrooms, a strategic approach to addressing systemic barriers, and changes to bylaw enforcement officer appointments. The committee will also receive information reports on Meewasin, the employee assistance program, the Fusion ERP program, and curbside organics collection. The agenda includes routine items like minutes adoption and in-camera sessions for legal and appointment matters.

• Recommendation to approve Downtown Public Washroom Project for Canada Healthy Communities Initiative application
• Motion by Councillor M. Loewen to endorse 'One-City' strategic approach to address systemic barriers
• Proposal to repeal Bylaw No. 7340 and amend Bylaw No. 8174 to delegate bylaw enforcement officer appointments to City Manager
• Information reports on Meewasin update, City Council EFAP, Fusion ERP program update, and curbside organics collection
• In-camera items: legal updates, appointments to committees, and resignations

The Governance and Priorities Committee recommended that City Council approve the Downtown Public Washroom Project for application to the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative. The committee also endorsed the 'One-City' strategic approach to address systemic barriers, and recommended changes to bylaw enforcement officer appointments. Several other items were received as information or referred for further reporting.

• Recommended Downtown Public Washroom Project for Canada Healthy Communities Initiative application (unanimous)
• Endorsed 'One-City' strategic approach to address systemic barriers (unanimous)
• Recommended repealing Bylaw No. 7340 and amending Bylaw No. 8174 to delegate bylaw enforcement officer appointments to City Manager (10-1)
• Directed administration to report on options for including more items in green bin program (unanimous)
• Directed administration to report on options to improve public washroom access (unanimous)
• Recommended providing City Council members access to SUMA Employee and Family Assistance Program (unanimous)
• Directed administration to bring forward Meewasin funding options to budget deliberations (unanimous)
• Directed administration to report on frameworks for requests for resolutions of support (unanimous)

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee approved a $2,250 eBILL mail insert education opportunity, funded from its 2021 budget, on the condition that the insert demonstrates accessibility. The committee also forwarded letters to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation providing feedback on the electric scooters framework and sidewalk width standards, and to the Governance and Priorities Committee supporting Downtown Public Washrooms for the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative. The 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report and budget statement were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved eBILL insert education opportunity at $2,250, funded from 2021 budget, conditional on accessibility shown (carried)
• Forwarded letter to Governance and Priorities Committee with feedback on advisory committee terms of reference (carried)
• Forwarded letter to Standing Policy Committee on Transportation with feedback on electric scooters framework (carried)
• Forwarded letter to Standing Policy Committee on Transportation with feedback on sidewalk width standards (carried)
• Forwarded letter to Governance and Priorities Committee supporting Downtown Public Washrooms for Canada Healthy Communities Initiative (carried)
• Deferred discussion on work plan to a future meeting (carried)
• Deferred 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report to June 11, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Deferred budget statement of expenditures to next meeting (carried)

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Public Art Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: confirming the agenda, adopting April minutes, and receiving verbal updates. The committee will discuss its terms of reference as requested by the city clerk, consider a subcommittee's proposal for allocating its 2021 budget, and move in camera to deliberate on the 2021 Placemaker adjudication. The meeting is largely procedural with a few substantive items for discussion.

• Review of Terms of Reference (CK 175-58) as requested by Deputy City Clerk
• Consideration of 2021 budget allocation subcommittee submission
• In camera deliberations on 2021 Placemaker adjudication
• Adoption of April 9, 2021 meeting minutes
• Verbal updates from chair and committee members

The Public Art Advisory Committee adjudicated applications for the 2021 Placemaker projects and decided to notify the successful proponents, with the results to be reported publicly at the June meeting. The committee also discussed budget allocation ideas for 2021, with a subcommittee to narrow down options and present further details. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved notifying successful 2021 Placemaker proponents (carried)
• Kept Placemaker adjudication documentation and discussion in camera under LAFOIP Section 16(1)(b) (carried)
• Confirmed agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted April 9, 2021 minutes (carried)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates, including the 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action update. The committee will also discuss its terms of reference and work plan, and receive a presentation on the Official Community Plan.

• 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report forwarded for feedback
• Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action update
• Review of committee's Terms of Reference
• Official Community Plan update presentation
• 2021 budget statement of expenditures

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee approved a motion to recommend changing the wording in item #4 of its Terms of Reference from 'provide education and training' to 'support education and training.' The committee also received updates on reconciliation events, community outreach, and the Official Community Plan, and deferred the 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report to a future meeting.

• Approved motion to recommend changing item #4 wording in Terms of Reference (carried)
• Deferred item 7.3 (2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report) to September 9, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes from April 8, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Received verbal updates from Chair and resource members (carried)
• Received Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action update (carried)
• Received work plan update (carried)
• Received committee check-in updates (carried)
• Received Official Community Plan Redesign update (carried)

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates and discuss referrals, including the 2020 Climate Action Plan progress report and a presentation from UK climate advisor Chris Stark. The committee will also review its terms of reference and receive a budget expenditure statement.

• Climate Action Plan – Progress Report 2020 (referral from Standing Policy Committee)
• Presentation by Chris Stark, CEO of UK Committee on Climate Change
• Governance review of advisory committee terms of reference
• Active transportation update from Administration
• Statement of expenditures for 2021

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee received updates on the Climate Action Plan progress, active transportation, and a guest presentation on UK climate action. It tasked its GHG Subcommittee with drafting a feedback letter to the Governance and Priorities Committee regarding the advisory committee terms of reference. All motions to receive information were carried.

• Tasked GHG Subcommittee with drafting feedback letter on terms of reference (carried)
• Received Climate Action Plan 2020 Progress Report (carried)
• Received Active Transportation update (carried)
• Received Chair's report (carried)
• Received GHG Subcommittee update (carried)
• Received UK climate action presentation (carried)
• Received 2021 budget statement of expenditures (carried)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting by teleconference on May 12, 2021, to hear a single residential appeal. The only scheduled item is Appeal 21-2019 for the property at 202 Forsyth Crt. No commercial appeals are listed. The meeting is open to the public.

• Residential appeal 21-2019 for 202 Forsyth Crt (Roll 485823800)
• No commercial appeal hearings scheduled
• Meeting held via teleconference, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is holding a public hearing by teleconference to hear one residential appeal regarding property assessment. No commercial appeals are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public.

• Residential appeal 20-2019 for property at 1915 20th St (roll 504715000)

The Board of Revision dismissed a residential property tax appeal for 1915 20th St, ruling the appellant did not prove assessor error. The assessed value of $191,500 was upheld, and the filing fee was retained. No commercial appeals were heard.

• Dismissed appeal BOR 020-2021 for 1915 20th St, upholding assessed value of $191,500
• Retained filing fee for dismissed appeal
• Issued confidentiality order for Exhibit C(R).1

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance is meeting to consider several recommendations, including a pilot program to sell land for affordable housing with a deferred payment, approval of a facilities asset management plan, and multiple property sales. The committee will also receive information reports and hear from speakers on tourism reporting and the affordable housing proposal.

• Authorize sale of Parcel C, Aspen Ridge to National Affordable Housing Corporation with 10-year deferred payment of $590,000
• Approve Facilities Asset Management Plan, including $5.63M funding gap for Albert Community Centre
• Renew lease for 606 Avenue O South and 619 Avenue N South with 101122135 Saskatchewan Ltd. for three years
• Direct sale of land to 102083376 Saskatchewan Corp. in AgPro Industrial Area
• Direct sale of land to SaskTel for cell site along McOrmond Drive

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance approved a pilot program to sell Parcel C in Aspen Ridge to the National Affordable Housing Corporation with a 10-year deferred payment of $590,000 for affordable housing. They also approved the Facilities Asset Management Plan in principle, renewed leases for two city-owned properties, and authorized several direct land sales. All votes were unanimous, with Mayor Clark absent for later items.

• Approved affordable housing deferred land payment pilot with National Affordable Housing Corporation, including sale of Parcel C for $590,000 deferred 10 years (6-0)
• Approved Facilities Asset Management Plan in principle, to be considered at 2022-2023 budget (6-0)
• Approved lease renewal for 606 Avenue O South and 619 Avenue N South with 101122135 Saskatchewan Ltd. for 3 years plus option (5-0)
• Authorized direct sale of Parcels C and D in AgPro Industrial Area to 102083376 Saskatchewan Corp. (5-0)
• Authorized direct sale of land along McOrmond Drive to SaskTel for cell site (5-0)
• Authorized sale of multi-unit parcels in Aspen Ridge via public tender with over-the-counter and open market fallbacks (5-0)
• Received Tourism Saskatoon 2020 audited financial statements as information (6-0)
• Approved Deloitte engagement for internal audit matter (in camera, unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING

This is a special meeting of Saskatoon City Council held via teleconference. The agenda is largely procedural, covering call to order, agenda confirmation, conflict of interest declarations, and adjournment. The only substantive item is verbal updates on board appointments, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Verbal updates on board appointments

Council voted to withdraw its nominations for Councillor Hill to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) National Board of Directors and for appointment to FCM Standing Committees for 2021. The motion carried 10-1, with Councillor Hill opposed. The decision followed a confidential letter from FCM's president detailing behavioral concerns, and public speakers supported Councillor Hill.

• Withdrew nominations for Councillor Hill to FCM National Board and Standing Committees (10-1)

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services received information on the closure of Marquis Downs and the Prairieland Park lease, heard public speakers, and unanimously approved the 2021 Assistance to Community Groups Grant Program totaling $1,590,630.51 in cash and tax abatements. It also recommended City Council approve a servicing agreement with Victory Land Development Corporation for the Aspen Ridge neighbourhood. All decisions were carried unanimously with Councillor Hill absent.

• Approved 2021 Assistance to Community Groups grants totaling $1,590,630.51 (5-0)
• Directed Administration to continue three-year funding agreements with flagship organizations (5-0)
• Recommended approval of servicing agreement with Victory Land Development Corporation for Aspen Ridge (5-0)
• Received information on Heritage Conservation Program reserve sufficiency (5-0)
• Received information on closure of Marquis Downs (5-0)
• Received information on Prairieland Park lease agreement (5-0)
• Received 2020 year-end reports from Community Standards, Building Standards, and WintercityYXE strategy (5-0)

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage matters, including a referral about Optimist Park heritage designation, interpretive sign panels for the Traffic Bridge, and its own terms of reference. The committee will also receive updates on the Civic Conservatory, heritage awards planning, and a budget scan.

• Referral from SPC on Planning, Development and Community Services regarding Gayle Nemeth's letter on Optimist Park Heritage Designation
• Information report on Traffic Bridge interpretive sign panels
• Discussion of Heritage Awards Administrator request for proposal
• Review of Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
• Presentation on Heritage Properties Act by Marvin Thomas, Government of Saskatchewan

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee received updates on the Civic Conservatory, Marr Residence roof repair funding, and unmarked graves at Nutana Cemetery. It referred the Optimist Park heritage designation request and a governance review of advisory committee terms of reference to its Policy and Planning Subcommittee for further investigation. The committee also received information on the Traffic Bridge interpretive sign panels and a presentation on the Heritage Properties Act.

• Referred Optimist Park heritage designation letter to Policy and Planning Subcommittee (carried)
• Referred governance review of advisory committee terms of reference to Policy and Planning Subcommittee (carried)
• Received Traffic Bridge interpretive sign panels report (carried)
• Received Heritage Budget environmental scan (carried)
• Received presentation on Heritage Properties Act (carried)
• Received statement of expenditures for 2019 (carried)
• Added City Archivist update to agenda (carried)
• Adopted April 7, 2021 minutes (carried)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board is holding a public hearing via teleconference to consider Appeal 4-2021, an appeal of an Order to Remedy Contravention issued under the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw for the property at 130 Shillington Crescent. The agenda contains only this single appeal item.

• Appeal 4-2021 regarding 130 Shillington Crescent
• Order to Remedy Contravention under Bylaw No. 8175

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing via teleconference to consider two appeals. The first is an appeal of an order to remedy a contravention regarding required hard surface parking at 102 Robertson Cove. The second is an appeal of a development permit denial due to a front yard setback deficiency at 401 Avenue F South.

• Appeal 17-2021: Order to Remedy Contravention at 102 Robertson Cove for required hard surface parking per Mar 15, 2017 approved site plan
• Appeal 18-2021: Development Permit Denial at 401 Avenue F South for front yard setback deficiency

The Development Appeals Board granted two appeals. The first allowed a property at 102 Robertson Cove to avoid the required hard-surfaced parking area, and the second allowed a new dwelling at 401 Avenue F South despite a front yard setback deficiency. Both decisions were based on reasons in the Record of Decision dated May 17, 2021.

• Granted appeal 17-2021 for 102 Robertson Cove, overturning the order to remedy parking contravention
• Granted appeal 18-2021 for 401 Avenue F South, allowing the development permit despite a 1.733-metre front setback deficiency

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC- SPECIAL

This is a special meeting of the Governance and Priorities Committee, held via teleconference. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a motion to move into a closed (in camera) session to receive verbal updates from council members, including the Mayor, and representatives to FCM/SUMA and boards. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• Motion to move In Camera for verbal updates from council members (Mayor; FCM/SUMA; Boards, Committees & Commissions)
• In Camera session citing LAFOIP Sections 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21 and 28

The Governance and Priorities Committee met publicly, confirmed the agenda, and then moved into a closed (in camera) session to receive verbal updates from council members. After reconvening, the committee voted unanimously to receive those updates as information and keep the discussion confidential under LAFOIP. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Agenda confirmed as presented (11-0)
• Moved into in camera session for verbal updates (11-0)
• Verbal updates received as information; discussion kept confidential (9-0, 2 absent)

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will consider several reports, including a recommendation to make participation in the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program mandatory for customers. The committee will also review information reports on diversity, irrigation water rates, waste management, and waste diversion, and will recommend entering a cost-sharing agreement with Product Care for Household Hazardous Waste events.

• Recommendation to approve Option C: Mandatory AMI Program Participation and a new Advanced Metering Infrastructure Participation Administrative Policy
• Recommendation to enter into a 2021 agreement with Product Care for cost-sharing Household Hazardous Waste events
• Information report on 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report
• Information report on Irrigation Water Rates for Meters Serving More Than Four Multi-Unit Dwellings
• Information report on Solid Waste Reduction and Diversion Plan: Implementation Plan and Funding for 2022–2023

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services recommended that City Council approve mandatory participation in the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program, with a new administrative policy to be prepared. The committee also recommended entering into a 2021 cost-sharing agreement with Product Care for Household Hazardous Waste events, and referred the Solid Waste Reduction and Diversion Plan implementation to the 2022/23 budget deliberations. Several reports were received as information, including the 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report, which was forwarded to advisory committees for feedback.

• Recommended mandatory AMI program participation to City Council (3-2)
• Recommended 2021 cost-sharing agreement with Product Care for Household Hazardous Waste events (4-0)
• Referred Solid Waste Reduction and Diversion Plan implementation to 2022/23 budget deliberations (6-0)
• Forwarded 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report to advisory committees for feedback (6-0)
• Received 2020 Integrated Waste Management Report as information (5-0)
• Received Waste Diversion Regulation implementation update as information (5-0)
• Forwarded irrigation water rates report to City Council for information (5-0)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting by teleconference to hear a single residential appeal regarding property assessment. No commercial appeals are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public.

• Residential appeal 12-2019 for property at 114 Thode Ave (roll 475923700)
• No commercial appeal hearings scheduled

The Board of Revision heard a residential appeal from Kelly Hilkewich seeking a lower assessment for 114 Thode Ave, citing increased traffic and noise from a nearby apartment complex. The Board confirmed the assessment and dismissed the appeal, retaining the filing fee. No commercial appeals were heard.

• Dismissed appeal 12-2021 for 114 Thode Ave, confirming the assessment (per Section 210(1)(a) of The Cities Act)
• Retained the filing fee for the dismissed appeal
• Heard no commercial appeals

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation will consider recommendations on walkway policies, including a petition-based closure model, and adding an expressway illumination project to the priority list. It will also receive information reports on a train-bus collision investigation, rail projects, neighbourhood traffic reviews, transit's 2020 annual report, and snow event planning.

• Recommendation to replace Council Policy C07-017 with a petition model for walkway closures
• Recommendation to add Highway 16 from Boychuk Drive to Zimmerman Road illumination to priority list
• Information report on findings of January 20, 2021 Canadian Pacific train collision with Access Transit bus
• Information reports on Evergreen and The Willows neighbourhood traffic reviews
• Information report on Saskatoon Transit 2020 Annual Report

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommended that City Council draft a new walkway closure policy to make closures easier, and recommended adding the Highway 16 illumination project to the prioritized infrastructure list. It also directed administration to develop safety strategies for pedestrian underpasses and forwarded several information reports to Council.

• Recommended new walkway closure policy to City Council (5-1)
• Recommended Highway 16 illumination project added to infrastructure list (6-0)
• Directed administration to develop safety strategies for Vancouver Avenue and Confederation Mall underpasses (6-0)
• Forwarded rail collision investigation report to City Council (6-0)
• Forwarded Willows Neighbourhood Traffic Review to City Council (6-0)
• Forwarded snow event emergency response plan report to City Council (6-0)
• Received Evergreen Neighbourhood Traffic Review (6-0)
• Received Saskatoon Transit 2020 Annual Report (6-0)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider a rezoning application in the Brighton neighbourhood, along with routine items like agenda approval, minutes adoption, and a governance orientation. The main substantive item is a recommendation to City Council regarding rezoning lands east of Brighton Boulevard and north of Shakamohtaa Street.

• Rezoning – Brighton Neighbourhood – From FUD District to R2, RMTN and FUD(H) District (File No. CK 4351-021-008)
• Adoption of minutes from March 30, 2021 meeting
• Governance orientation overview by Administration
• Update of reports to Council for April 26, 2021 public hearing

The Municipal Planning Commission voted to recommend that City Council approve rezoning lands east of Brighton Boulevard and north of Shakamohtaa Street in the Brighton neighbourhood from FUD District to R2, RMTN, and FUD(H) District, as proposed by Administration. The recommendation will be considered at a public hearing. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included routine adoption of minutes and receipt of a report.

• Recommended approval of rezoning in Brighton from FUD to R2, RMTN, and FUD(H) (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the March 30, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Approved agenda with added speaker request from Terry Fusco (carried)
• Received update of reports to Council from April 26, 2021 (carried)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Saskatoon City Council is meeting to decide on several recommendations from standing committees, including expanding the boulevard gardening program, approving an electric scooter pilot, and adjusting the Bus Rapid Transit budget. They will also consider a new drainage bylaw, closing a recycling depot, and pursuing a downtown entertainment district with no property tax contributions.

• Approve $50,000 operating funding for boulevard gardening expansion to centre medians and $60,000 for feasibility study
• Increase Bus Rapid Transit capital project by $500,000 in 2021
• Approve in principle a bidirectional bike lane on Victoria Avenue
• Permanently close Meadowgreen Recycling Depot
• Transfer $3,453,144 from Snow and Ice Management Contingency Reserve and $701,813 from Fiscal Stabilization Reserve to offset 2020 deficit

City Council confirmed pursuit of a downtown entertainment district/BRT as a priority, directing administration to develop a funding plan with no property tax contributions. Council also approved the 2021 property tax bylaws, reinstated the temporary asphalt parking patio program, and voted to seek a court ruling on Councillor Hill's qualification after a campaign disclosure breach.

• Approved downtown entertainment district/BRT as priority (unanimous)
• Passed 2021 property tax bylaws (unanimous)
• Reinstated Temporary Asphalt Parking Patio Program (unanimous)
• Approved Option 4 for Victoria Avenue bikeway (5-4)
• Defeated Option 1 bidirectional bike lane (4-6)
• Approved permanent closure of Meadowgreen Recycling Depot (unanimous)
• Approved court application to determine Councillor Hill's qualification (unanimous)
• Approved 2022/2023 multi-year budget process (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

Saskatoon City Council is holding a public hearing meeting to consider several land-use items, including a rezoning, the University Sector Plan, and a package of zoning bylaw amendments. The council will also consider approving up to $2,500,000 in borrowing for the Home Energy Loan Program. Public submissions and requests to speak were accepted via an online form.

• Rezoning from B2 to B3 at Stonebridge Boulevard and Cope Lane (Bylaw No. 9760)
• Approval of the University Sector Plan
• Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review – Amendment Package Two (Bylaws Nos. 9757, 9758, 9759)
• Intent to borrow up to $2,500,000 for the Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing Program (Home Energy Loan Program)
• Proclamations and flag raisings for March 2021

City Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved the University Sector Plan with an added policy on neighbourhood integration, passed three zoning bylaw amendments as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review, and approved borrowing up to $2.5 million for the Home Energy Loan Program. All decisions were carried 10-0 with Councillor Hill absent.

• Approved rezoning from B2 to B3 at Stonebridge Boulevard and Cope Lane (Bylaw No. 9760) (10-0)
• Approved University Sector Plan with amendment adding policy 4.2.10 on neighbourhood integration (10-0)
• Passed Bylaws 9757, 9758, 9759 as part of Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review Amendment Package Two (10-0)
• Approved borrowing up to $2,500,000 for Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing Program (10-0)
• Approved exemption to Council Policy C12-009 for borrowing with maturity term exceeding 10 years (10-0)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board is holding a public hearing via teleconference to consider Appeal 6-2021, which challenges an Order to Remedy Contravention issued under the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw for the property at 913 Avenue R North. The agenda lists this single appeal item.

• Appeal 6-2021 regarding 913 Avenue R North
• Order to Remedy Contravention under Bylaw No. 8175

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing via teleconference to consider three appeals of denied development permits. The board will decide whether to uphold or overturn the denials for a deck addition, a semi-detached dwelling, and a garden suite.

• Appeal 14-2021: Development permit denial for alteration to store-office (deck addition) at 223 25th Street West
• Appeal 16-2021: Development permit denial for new semi-detached dwelling at 820 Avenue S North
• Appeal 15-2021: Development permit denial for garden suite (existing structure) at 413 109th Street West

The Development Appeals Board heard three appeals on April 20, 2021. It granted appeals for a store-to-office conversion with deck at 223 25th Street West and a new semi-detached dwelling at 820 Avenue S North, overturning the City's permit denials. The board denied the appeal for an existing two-storey garden suite at 413 109th Street West, upholding the permit denial due to numerous zoning and building code violations.

• Granted appeal 14-2021 for development permit at 223 25th Street West (store to office with deck)
• Granted appeal 16-2021 for development permit at 820 Avenue S North (new semi-detached dwelling)
• Denied appeal 15-2021 for development permit at 413 109th Street West (existing garden suite)

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend items to City Council, including the 2022/2023 multi-year business plan and budget process, a strategy for using future Canada Community Building Funds, and a report on potential funding for downtown revitalization. The committee will also consider several requests for support from external organizations and a commemorative sculpture for Fred Sasakamoose. Several items will be discussed in camera, including labour relations and land negotiations.

• 2022/2023 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget Process (recommendation to Council)
• Canada Community Building Fund: proposed 25% contingency, 25% Fiscal Stabilization Reserve, 50% Reserve for Capital Expenditures
• Downtown funding exploration report (with letters from SaskTel Centre, TCU Place, and Chamber)
• Fred Sasakamoose commemorative sculpture at SaskTel Centre (donation from Synergy 8 Community Builders)
• Political Commitment Protocol Agreement with Red Pheasant Cree Nation

The Governance and Priorities Committee unanimously recommended City Council pursue a Downtown Entertainment District/BRT as a priority, directing administration to develop a funding plan with no property tax contributions. The committee also recommended a two-year 2022/2023 budget process, a strategy for Canada Community Building Funds, and approved a location for a Fred Sasakamoose commemorative sculpture. All votes were unanimous, with Councillor Hill absent and Councillor Davies recused from the sculpture vote.

• Recommended pursuing Downtown Entertainment District/BRT as priority (10-0)
• Directed administration to develop funding plan with no property tax contributions (10-0)
• Recommended two-year 2022/2023 Business Plan and Budget process (10-0)
• Approved in principle Canada Community Building Fund strategy: 25% contingency, 25% reserve, 50% capital (10-0)
• Recommended SaskTel Centre as location for Fred Sasakamoose sculpture (9-0, Davies recused)
• Recommended sculpture move to downtown entertainment district when complete (9-0, Davies recused)
• Recommended City remove itself as member of Cheshire Homes (Management) (10-0)
• Deferred 2020 municipal election review report to second quarter 2021 (10-0)

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates and information. Items include a presentation on the Official Community Plan, a budget statement of expenditures, and reports from committee members on community projects. The agenda is largely informational with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Official Community Plan administrative update and presentation
• SAAC Budget 2021 statement of expenditures
• Canada Healthy Community Initiative - Boulevard Garden Program Expansion Project update
• Changes to the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians - Saskatoon update
• Adoption of March 12, 2021 meeting minutes

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee met via teleconference on April 16, 2021, and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. They received updates on a new resource member, the dissolution of a blind Canadians group, and an educational opportunity. The committee deferred discussion on a support letter for the Canada Healthy Community Initiative Boulevard Garden Program to the May 14 meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond procedural motions and deferrals.

• Agenda confirmed as presented (carried)
• Minutes of March 12, 2021 adopted (carried)
• Information on new resource member received (carried)
• Discussion on CHCI Boulevard Garden support letter deferred to May 14, 2021 (carried)
• Information on Navigators group received (carried)
• Information on utility bill insert education opportunity received (carried)
• Information on Official Community Plan update received (carried)
• Statement of expenditures received (carried)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to receive several annual reports, including the 2020 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Report, the Vulnerable Persons Unit Annual Report, and the Air Support Unit Annual Report. The board will also discuss a follow-up report on community-focused safety in partnership with the Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service (SCIS). The agenda is largely routine, with most items being information reports for discussion.

• 2020 Annual Report on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
• Vulnerable Persons Unit 2020 Annual Report
• Air Support Unit 2020 Annual Report
• Community Focused Safety - Partnership with SCIS
• Letter from Quint / Build Up Saskatoon dated April 1, 2021

The Board of Police Commissioners received four reports as information: the 2020 Annual Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Report, the Vulnerable Persons Unit 2020 Annual Report, the Air Support Unit 2020 Annual Report, and a follow-up report on Community Focused Safety partnership with SCIS. The Board also voted to share the Community Focused Safety report with the Governance and Priorities Committee. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving reports and forwarding one report.

• Received 2020 Annual Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Report as information
• Received Vulnerable Persons Unit 2020 Annual Report as information
• Received Air Support Unit 2020 Annual Report as information
• Received Community Focused Safety - Partnership with SCIS report as information
• Approved sharing Community Focused Safety report with Governance and Priorities Committee

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Property Maintenance Appeals Board is holding a public teleconference hearing on April 14, 2021, to consider Appeal 3-2021 regarding an Order to Remedy Contravention issued under Bylaw No. 8175 for the property at 128 106th Street West. The agenda contains only this single appeal item.

• Appeal 3-2021: Order to Remedy Contravention for 128 106th Street West under Bylaw No. 8175 (Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003)

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will consider several recommendations, including a new drainage bylaw, permanently closing the Meadowgreen Recycling Depot, and maintaining a ban on in-ground swimming pools in the Riverbank Overlay District. The committee will also receive reports on the University Sector Plan, sign regulation review, and various annual reports.

• Recommendation to approve new drainage bylaw replacing Bylaw No. 8379 (2005)
• Recommendation to permanently close Meadowgreen Recycling Depot
• Recommendation to maintain status quo prohibiting in-ground swimming pools in Riverbank Overlay District
• 2021 Assistance to Community Groups cash grants (Environment category) funding allocations
• Civic Naming Committee first quarter report recommending adding 'Larson' to Names Master List

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance is meeting to discuss and recommend actions on several financial matters, including a revised parking revenue distribution formula, the sale of city-owned lots in Aspen Ridge and Brighton, and preliminary 2020 year-end results. The committee will also consider tax abatements for the Saskatoon Soccer Centre and SREDA business incentives, along with several routine items.

• Revised parking revenue distribution formula, effective Jan 1, 2022, with bylaw amendments
• Sale of 125 single-family lots in Aspen Ridge Phase 5 and 136 lots in Brighton Phase 1
• 2020 year-end deficit offset: $3,453,144 from Snow and Ice Contingency Reserve and $701,813 from Fiscal Stabilization Reserve
• Five-year tax abatement for Saskatoon Soccer Centre Inc. (2021-2025)
• $80,000 allocation for Marr Residence roof repair

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance recommended that a revised parking revenue distribution formula be referred to the 2022/23 operating budget, and that the City Solicitor bring forward amendments to relevant policies and bylaws. The committee also recommended several other items to City Council, including waiving an internal audit reserve transfer, offsetting year-end deficits, approving tax abatements, and authorizing the sale of city-owned lots in Aspen Ridge and Brighton. All recommendations were carried, with the parking formula motion passing 4-2.

• Recommended revised parking revenue distribution formula to 2022/23 budget (4-2)
• Recommended waiving $316,739.79 Internal Audit Program reserve transfer (6-0)
• Recommended $3,453,144 transfer from Snow and Ice Management Contingency Reserve and $701,813 from Fiscal Stabilization Reserve (6-0)
• Recommended approval of SREDA 2021 tax abatements (6-0)
• Recommended five-year tax abatement for Saskatoon Soccer Centre Inc. 2021-2025 (6-0)
• Recommended sale of 125 single-family lots in Aspen Ridge Phase 5 (6-0)
• Recommended sale of 136 single-family lots in Brighton Phase 1 (5-0, Mayor absent)
• Recommended $80,000 from Reserve for Capital Expenditures for Marr Residence roof repair (5-0, Mayor absent)

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Public Art Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, receive updates, and provide direction on how to allocate its $10,000 2021 budget. The committee will also discuss its 2020 annual report and 2021 work plan, which have been submitted to the Standing Policy Committee. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being budget allocation direction.

• Adoption of March 12, 2021 minutes, as amended
• Verbal update on upcoming adjudications
• 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan submitted to Standing Policy Committee
• Discussion and direction on $10,000 2021 budget allocation

The Public Art Advisory Committee formed a subcommittee to discuss the 2021 budget of $10,000 and report back with proposals. The committee also adopted amended minutes from March 12, 2021, and received updates on public art projects and the 2021 Call for Artists.

• Formed budget subcommittee with Lia, Daisy, Pam, James, Brian (carried)
• Adopted March 12, 2021 minutes as amended (carried)
• Confirmed agenda as presented (carried)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates, adopt prior minutes, and review its 2021 work plan and budget. It will also consider authorizing a $850 payment to Rock Against Racism Saskatoon for a past virtual concert, and receive reports from the chair and members.

• Adoption of February 11, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of 2021 DEIAC Work Plan and schedule/status report
• Authorization of $850 cheque to Rock Against Racism Saskatoon for March 21 virtual concert
• Receipt of 2021 budget statement of expenditures
• Verbal updates from Chair and members

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee met via teleconference and approved a $850 co-sponsorship payment to Rock Against Racism Saskatoon for its virtual concert. Members also received updates on community initiatives, including a video on racial discrimination and COVID-19 vaccine outreach. The committee discussed the Mayor's input on systemic barriers and agreed to revise its work plan.

• Approved $850 payment to Rock Against Racism Saskatoon for virtual concert
• Adopted minutes from February 11, 2021 meeting
• Confirmed agenda as presented
• Received Chair's report on events and new members
• Received updates on reconciliation, vaccine outreach, and anti-racism efforts
• Agreed to revise 2021 work plan after Mayor's input

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting by teleconference to receive routine updates and approve its previous minutes. Members will hear from the Chair, a resource member on the Official Community Plan Phase II, and the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Subcommittee. The committee will also review its March 2021 statement of expenditures. No decisions on new policy or spending are on the agenda.

• Approval of March 11, 2021 meeting minutes
• Official Community Plan Phase II update via PowerPoint
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions Subcommittee update and recommendations
• 2021 Statement of Expenditures for March
• Chair's report on activities since last meeting

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee approved a $1,000 partial payment to Greg Basky for the first six posts of his $5,000 social media contract, with the remaining payment due upon full completion. The committee also approved coordinating a presentation by Chris Stark for its May 13, 2021 meeting. All other items were received as information, including updates on the Renewable Energy Strategy, the Official Community Plan, and the budget statement.

• Approved paying Greg Basky $1,000 for the first 6 posts of his social media contract, with the remaining payment upon full completion
• Approved the GHG Subcommittee coordinating Chris Stark's presentation for the May 13, 2021 meeting
• Approved the GHG Subcommittee continuing to identify other potential guest speakers for future 2021 meetings
• Received the Chair's report as information
• Received the Official Community Plan Phase II update as information
• Received the GHG Subcommittee update as information
• Received the 2021 Statement of Expenditures as information

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including appointing a vice chair, adopting minutes, and updating subcommittee memberships. The main substantive item is providing feedback on a letter from the Saskatoon Heritage Society regarding the Civic Heritage Policy, referred from the Standing Policy Committee. The committee will also receive updates on heritage projects and consider membership renewals.

• Appointment of Vice Chair for 2021
• Review of Saskatoon Heritage Society letter on Civic Heritage Policy (File No. CK 710-0)
• Update on St. John's Anglican Cathedral restoration work (roof)
• Heritage Saskatchewan / National Trust of Canada membership renewal fee of $52.50
• Saskatoon Heritage Society membership renewal fee of $30.00

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee appointed Stevie Horn as Vice Chair for 2021 and confirmed the agenda with amendments. It approved the minutes from the March 3, 2021 meeting and set the standing 2021 subcommittee memberships. The committee referred the King George School and Pleasant Hill School matter to the Policy and Planning Subcommittee and referred a letter from the Saskatoon Heritage Society regarding the Civic Heritage Policy to the same subcommittee for review. It also received updates on the Marr Residence roof repair, Nutana Cemetery scanning, and a presentation on St. John's Anglican Cathedral restoration, and approved membership renewals for Heritage Saskatchewan and the Saskatoon Heritage Society.

• Appointed Stevie Horn as Vice Chair for 2021 (motion carried).
• Adopted the minutes of the March 3, 2021 meeting (motion carried).
• Approved the standing 2021 subcommittee memberships for Events, Policy and Planning, Education and Awareness, and Elders (motion carried).
• Referred the King George School and Pleasant Hill School matter to the Policy and Planning Subcommittee (motion carried).
• Referred the Saskatoon Heritage Society letter on the Civic Heritage Policy to the Policy and Planning Subcommittee for review (motion carried).
• Deferred the work plan consideration until subcommittees meet (motion carried).
• Referred the 2021/2022 Heritage Awards Program to the Events Subcommittee (motion carried).
• Approved payment of $52.50 for Heritage Saskatchewan/National Trust of Canada membership and $30.00 for Saskatoon Heritage Society membership (motions carried).

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is meeting by teleconference to hear three appeals. The board will consider an appeal of a denied development permit for an addition to the Costco Wholesale retail store at 225 Market Drive, an appeal of an order to remedy a landscaping contravention at 3222 37th Street West, and an appeal of a denied development permit for an addition to the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God at 122 105th Street West. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the meeting is open to the public.

• Appeal 12-2021: Development permit denial for Costco Wholesale addition at 225 Market Drive
• Appeal 13-2021: Order to remedy landscaping contravention at 3222 37th Street West
• Appeal 11-2021: Development permit denial for church addition at 122 105th Street West
• Meeting held via teleconference, 4:00-6:00 p.m., open to the public

The Development Appeals Board granted all three appeals heard on April 6, 2021. It approved Costco Wholesale's appeal of a denied permit for an addition at 225 Market Drive, despite a 46-stall parking deficiency. It also granted the Vermettes' appeal against an order to remedy landscaping at 3222 37th Street West, and approved the Ukrainian Catholic Church's appeal for an addition at 122 105th Street West despite setback deficiencies. All decisions were based on reasons in the respective Records of Decision.

• Granted Appeal 12-2021: Costco Wholesale's appeal of a denied development permit for an addition at 225 Market Drive, despite a 46-stall parking deficiency.
• Granted Appeal 13-2021: Michel and Barbara Vermette's appeal of an order to remedy landscaping contravention at 3222 37th Street West.
• Granted Appeal 11-2021: Ukrainian Catholic Church's appeal of a denied permit for an addition at 122 105th Street West, despite rear and side yard setback deficiencies.

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services is meeting to receive information reports and decide on a recommendation to expand the boulevard gardening program. The committee will also receive updates on the Climate Action Plan, Truth and Reconciliation calls to action, packaging regulations, and Saskatoon Light & Power's asset management funding. A previously deferred item on a Home Energy Loan Program framework is noted as deferred to the next meeting.

• Recommendation to expand boulevard gardening to centre medians, subject to $50,000 operating funding for 2022 onwards
• Request for $60,000 capital funding for a feasibility study on further garden program expansion
• Information report: Climate Action Plan Progress Report 2020
• Information report: Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action Update – April 2021
• Information report: Update on Asset Management Funding Plan for Saskatoon Light & Power

The committee unanimously recommended that City Council approve expanding the boulevard gardening program to include centre medians, subject to $50,000 in operating funding for 2022 onwards, and a $60,000 capital request for a feasibility study on further expansion. It also received several information reports, including updates on the Climate Action Plan and Saskatoon Light & Power's asset management funding, and directed administration to report on a consistent framework for equity and accessibility in city programs.

• Recommended Option 2: expand boulevard gardening to centre medians, subject to $50,000 operating funding for 2022 onwards (4-0, unanimous)
• Recommended $60,000 capital funding for a feasibility study and community engagement to further expand the garden program (4-0, unanimous)
• Directed administration to report on options for a consistent framework for equity and accessibility in city programs (5-0, unanimous)
• Forwarded Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action update to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (5-0, unanimous)
• Forwarded Climate Action Plan 2020 progress report to City Council and Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee (4-0, unanimous)
• Directed administration to report on feasibility of implementing Edmonton's carbon budgeting approach (4-0, unanimous)

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation is meeting to discuss and recommend actions on several transportation items. Key decisions include a proposed $500,000 budget increase for Bus Rapid Transit wayfinding and marketing, and approval in principle of protected bike lanes on Victoria Avenue. The committee will also receive information reports on electric scooters, pedestrian underpasses, sidewalk widths, rail relocation, and traffic reviews.

• Recommend to Council: increase Capital Project #2328 (Transit Implementation Plan) by $500,000 in 2021 for BRT wayfinding, branding, and marketing, funded from the BRT plan and reducing 2022 allocation.
• Recommend to Council: approve Option 4 - Protected Street-Level Bike Lanes with Parking along Victoria Avenue between 8th Street East and Taylor Street East.
• Recommend to Council: replace Council Policy C07-017 with a petition model for walkway closures, and administer up to two applications in 2021.
• Information report: Electric Scooters Framework Viability Review, including a request to speak from Jonathan Hopkins of Lime.
• Information reports: Pedestrian Underpasses update, Sidewalk Width Standard update, Rail Relocation vs Grade Separation study, and traffic reviews for Sutherland and CN Industrial areas.

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation unanimously recommended that City Council begin work on an electric scooter pilot project, with a go-live date of spring 2023, and request an SGI exemption similar to electric bicycles. The committee also approved in principle a bidirectional bike lane on Victoria Avenue, and forwarded the Accessibility Advisory Committee's annual report to Council. Two items were deferred due to time constraints.

• Recommended electric scooter pilot project for spring 2023 (unanimous)
• Recommended letter to SGI requesting exemption for electric scooters (unanimous)
• Approved in principle Option 1 – Bidirectional Bike Lane (west side) for Victoria Avenue (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan of Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 budget increase for Bus Rapid Transit wayfinding, branding, and marketing (unanimous)
• Received information on rail relocation vs. grade separation feasibility study (unanimous)
• Received information on Sutherland Industrial Area Traffic Review (unanimous)
• Received information on CN Industrial Area Traffic Review (unanimous)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider three major items: a rezoning of properties on Stonebridge Boulevard and Cope Lane from B2 to B3, the proposed University Sector Plan, and a package of amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw. The commission will make recommendations to City Council for public hearings. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and updates on previous reports.

• Rezoning of 214, 215, 302, 303 Stonebridge Boulevard and 302 Cope Lane from B2 to B3
• University Sector Plan approval recommendation
• Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review – Amendment Package Two, including bicycle parking and zoning district changes
• Update of Reports to Council for February and March 2021
• Subcommittee update on 2021 priorities

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended City Council approve the University Sector Plan, with a 5-2 vote. It also recommended approval of a rezoning in Stonebridge and amendments to the Zoning Bylaw. A subcommittee update was deferred to the next meeting.

• Recommended approval of University Sector Plan (5-2)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from B2 to B3 at Stonebridge Boulevard and Cope Lane (carried)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Bylaw Amendment Package Two (carried)
• Deferred subcommittee update to April 27, 2021 meeting (carried)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Property Maintenance Appeals Board is meeting by teleconference to hear Appeal 2-2021 regarding 913 Avenue R North, under Bylaw No. 8175 (The Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003). The agenda lists one item: an Order to Remedy Contravention. No attachments or further details are provided in the agenda.

• Appeal 2-2021 for 913 Avenue R North
• Order to Remedy Contravention under Bylaw No. 8175
• Meeting held via teleconference, open to the public
• Contact City Clerk's Office at 306.975.3240 for information

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing via teleconference to consider three appeals: an order to remedy a contravention regarding a rear yard fence at 1618 Bader Crescent, a denial of a permanent sign permit for a digital rooftop superboard at 101 20th Street West, and a denial of a development permit for a new 15-storey multiple unit dwelling with main floor commercial at 639 Main Street. The board will decide whether to uphold or overturn the city's decisions.

• Appeal 8-2021: Order to Remedy Contravention - 1618 Bader Crescent (rear yard fence)
• Appeal 9-2021: Permanent Sign Permit Denial - 101 20th Street West (digital rooftop superboard)
• Appeal 10-2021: Development Permit Denial - 639 Main Street (new 15-storey multiple unit dwelling with main floor commercial)

The Development Appeals Board granted all three appeals heard on March 23, 2021. It allowed a fence at 1618 Bader Crescent to exceed the 2.0-metre height limit, permitted a digital rooftop superboard at 101 20th Street West subject to a 3.5-metre setback from the building's east edge, and approved a 15-storey mixed-use building at 639 Main Street despite zoning deficiencies. All decisions were based on detailed Records of Decision issued in April 2021.

• Granted Appeal 8-2021: allowed the rear-yard fence at 1618 Bader Crescent to remain above 2.0 metres, overturning the Order to Remedy.
• Granted Appeal 9-2021: approved the digital rooftop superboard at 101 20th Street West, subject to a minimum 3.5-metre setback from the east edge of the building or 6 metres from the east property line.
• Granted Appeal 10-2021: approved the 15-storey multiple-unit dwelling with main-floor commercial at 639 Main Street, despite a 0.55-metre setback deficiency on the 12th-14th storeys and a 2.52-metre building base height excess.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Saskatoon City Council's regular business meeting on March 22, 2021, includes decisions on the non-residential to residential tax ratio, budget adjustments for sewer and land development projects, a flood control pond at Churchill Park, and the appointment of a new City Clerk. The agenda also covers several routine items such as committee reports, minutes, and appointments.

• Maintain non-residential to residential tax ratio at 1.59 to 1 for 2021 and beyond (Option 1)
• Budget increase of $717,500 for Capital Project #1416-16 (Hampton Village–Glenwood Sanitary Trunk, Claypool to Gallagher)
• Budget increase of $1,674,000 for Capital Project #1419-07 (Brighton Residential Area)
• Proceed with detailed design and construction of a dry storm water pond at Churchill Park in 2022
• Appoint Adam Tittemore as City Clerk, effective April 15, 2021

City Council voted unanimously to maintain the non-residential to residential tax ratio at 1.59 to 1 for 2021 and beyond, and approved proceeding with the detailed design and construction of a dry storm water pond at Churchill Park in 2022. Council also approved several budget adjustments, including $717,500 for a trunk sewer project and $1,674,000 for the Brighton residential area, and passed the Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw (Bylaw 9751) through all three readings. A motion to investigate a roadway connection from Fortosky Crescent to Hart Road was defeated.

• Approved maintaining the non-residential to residential tax ratio at 1.59 to 1 for 2021 and beyond.
• Approved proceeding with detailed design and construction of a dry storm water pond at Churchill Park in 2022.
• Approved a $717,500 budget increase for the Hampton Village - Glenwood Sanitary Trunk sewer project, funded from the Trunk Sewer Reserve.
• Approved a $1,674,000 budget increase for the Brighton Residential Area land development project, funded from the General Prepaid Service Reserves.
• Approved the Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw (Bylaw 9751) with all three readings, with Councillor Gersher declaring a conflict of interest.
• Approved the appointment of Adam Tittemore as City Clerk, effective April 15, 2021.
• Approved changes to the collective agreement with CUPE Local 859.
• Defeated a motion to investigate a roadway connection from Fortosky Crescent to Hart Road (1 in favour, 9 against).

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

City Council holds a public hearing meeting to consider land-use changes. Items include amendments to the Rosewood and Brighton neighbourhood concept plans, a rezoning by agreement for Greyeyes-Steele Way, and a median opening on Preston Avenue for Fire Station No. 5. The council will also adopt previous minutes and receive a list of proclamations and flag raisings.

• Rosewood Concept Plan Amendment from R1A to RMTN at Greyeyes-Steele Way
• Rezoning by Agreement (Bylaw No. 9750) from R1A to RMTN at Greyeyes-Steele Way
• Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan Amendment
• Median opening on Preston Avenue north of 108th Street for Fire Station No. 5
• Adoption of minutes from February 22, 2021 public hearing

City Council unanimously approved amendments to the Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan and passed Bylaw No. 9750 to rezone land from R1A to RMTN at Greyeyes–Steele Way. Council also approved amendments to the Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan, excluding area 6 as requested by the applicant. A median opening on Preston Avenue for Fire Station No. 5 was approved.

• Approved Rosewood Concept Plan amendment from R1A to RMTN (Greyeyes–Steele Way).
• Passed Bylaw No. 9750 for rezoning by agreement from R1A to RMTN (Greyeyes–Steele Way).
• Approved Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment, excluding area 6 as requested by the applicant.
• Approved construction of a median opening on Preston Avenue, north of 108th Street, for Fire Station No. 5.
• Received the February 2021 list of flag raising and proclamation requests.

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to receive routine reports from the Chief of Police, including the 2020 year-end financial report, a progress update on body-worn cameras, and annual missing persons statistics. The board will also discuss a referral from the Governance & Priorities Committee regarding Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Grant funding and provide direction on a follow-up report.

• Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Grant funding - follow-up report requested by Governance & Priorities Committee
• Annual Missing Persons report for January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020
• Body Worn Cameras progress report
• 2020 Year End Financial Report
• Community Focused Safety report

The Board of Police Commissioners received several informational reports, including the 2020 year-end financial report, a body-worn cameras progress report, and an annual missing persons report. It also directed the Saskatoon Police Service to provide a follow-up report on crisis intervention grant funding to the April or May 2021 meeting, to be shared with the Governance and Priorities Committee. No substantive policy decisions were made; all motions were to receive information or schedule reports.

• Received 2020 Year End Financial Report (carried)
• Received Body Worn Cameras Progress Report (carried)
• Received Annual Missing Persons Report for 2020 (carried)
• Received Community Focused Safety report and directed it be shared with Governance and Priorities Committee (carried)
• Directed SPS to report on crisis intervention grant funding at April or May 2021 meeting (carried)

STREET ACTIVITY SUBCOMMITTEE

The Street Activity Subcommittee is meeting to appoint a 2021 chair, receive membership information, adopt prior minutes, and discuss a referral regarding public safety in downtown Saskatoon. They will also receive reports from the Community Support Program Supervisor and discuss funding for the program.

• Appointment of Chair for 2021
• 2021 membership appointments confirmed
• Discussion on amending Bylaw 2954 - Street Use Bylaw, with City Solicitor Yelland and General Manager Lacroix attending
• Community Support Program Supervisor's report for March 2021
• Discussion on funding of the Community Support Program

The Street Activity Subcommittee recommended that the Community Support Program be funded through the mill rate portion of parking meter revenue, rather than the current funding source. It also decided to send letters requesting reports on sidewalk accessibility bylaws and on cold weather statistics from the Saskatoon Health Authority. The subcommittee received the Community Support Program Supervisor's report and appointed DeeAnn Mercier as Chair for 2021.

• Appointed DeeAnn Mercier as Chair for 2021.
• Received information on 2021 membership appointments.
• Confirmed the agenda and adopted the minutes of the December 16, 2020 meeting.
• Approved sending a letter to the Standing Policy Committee requesting a report on sidewalk accessibility bylaws.
• Received the Community Support Program Supervisor's report.
• Approved sending a letter to the Standing Policy Committee requesting information from the Saskatoon Health Authority on cold weather statistics.
• Recommended that the Community Support Program be funded through the mill rate portion of parking meters.

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to handle routine items, including adopting previous minutes and receiving a letter about SaskTel Centre operations. It will also consider deferring reports on local government elections and an advisory committee review, and decide whether to refer a councillor leave of absence policy to the Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission.

• Deferral of returning officer report on local government elections to April 19, 2021
• Deferral of Community Wellbeing and Safety Advisory Committee governance review to June 2023
• Recommendation to refer councillor leave of absence policy to Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission
• Letter from Mike Priestner (Priestner Sports Group | Go Auto) regarding SaskTel Centre operations
• In camera items: Downtown Saskatoon BID board appointments and negotiations update

The Governance and Priorities Committee unanimously recommended that City Council refer the development of a leave of absence policy for council members to the Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission, with options due by the June GPC meeting, and also recommended continuing the $21,000 contingency fund for council members. The committee also deferred a report on local government elections to April 19, 2021, and referred the Community Wellbeing and Safety Advisory Committee consideration to the community safety and wellbeing plan process. Appointments to two boards were forwarded to City Council for approval.

• Referred leave of absence policy development to Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission (10-0)
• Recommended continuing $21,000 contingency fund for council members (10-0)
• Deferred local government elections report to April 19, 2021 (10-0)
• Referred Community Wellbeing and Safety Advisory Committee to safety plan process (10-0)
• Forwarded appointments to Downtown Saskatoon BID and Public Art Advisory Committee to Council (9-0)
• Received SaskTel Centre operations information and requested options report (10-0)

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Public Art Advisory Committee is meeting to consider an offer to donate a sculpture titled 'The Bond' to the city, which will be discussed in camera. The committee will also review its draft 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan for submission to Council, and receive a presentation on the Official Community Plan. The 2021 approved budget is $10,000.

• Offer to donate sculpture 'The Bond' (CK 4040-1) — committee to move in camera and provide advice
• Presentation by Senior Planner Ashley Kostyniuk on the Official Community Plan
• Draft 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan to be submitted to Standing Policy Committee and Council
• 2021 approved budget of $10,000 for public art initiatives
• Adoption of February 12, 2021 meeting minutes

The Public Art Advisory Committee recommended that the City of Saskatoon accept the donation of the sculpture 'The Bond' and explore placing it in a public space outside the City Centre. The committee also approved submitting its 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan to the Standing Policy Committee. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a presentation on the Official Community Plan and budget discussions.

• Recommended acceptance of donated sculpture 'The Bond' (carried)
• Recommended exploring placement of 'The Bond' outside City Centre (carried)
• Approved submission of 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan to Standing Policy Committee (carried)
• Adopted minutes of February 12, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Confirmed agenda as presented (carried)

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, confirm subcommittee memberships, receive updates on accessibility initiatives, and approve its 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan for submission to City Council. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Adoption of February 12, 2021 meeting minutes
• Confirmation of Education and Awareness Subcommittee members for 2021
• Verbal updates on new buses, audible pedestrian signals, and accessibility legislation survey
• Approval of 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan for submission by March 31, 2021
• Review of committee budget statement of expenditures

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee approved its 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan for submission to City Council through the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation by March 31, 2021. The committee also appointed seven members to the Education and Awareness Subcommittee for 2021. Updates were received on Access Transit's new low-floor buses and a grant application for accessible pedestrian pushbuttons. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals and appointments.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Adopted the minutes of the February 12, 2021 meeting.
• Appointed Julia Adamson, Chelsea Wisser, Mercedes Montgomery, Darren Gilchrist, Robert Gourley, Mary Rapko, and Marilyn Loken to the Education and Awareness Subcommittee for 2021.
• Approved submission of the 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan to City Council through the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation by March 31, 2021.
• Received information updates on the Official Community Plan, subcommittee activities, accessibility survey, Access Transit, and the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative application.

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Environmental Sustainability Reserve implementation and an inquiry on swale education, communications, and partnerships. The committee will also discuss a request for interest for a social media contract on climate change engagement and review its 2021 expenditures.

• Environmental Sustainability Reserve Implementation Update (CK 1815-1)
• Inquiry on Swale Education, Communications and Partnerships (CK 4205-40)
• RFI for social media public engagement on climate change
• Statement of Expenditures for 2021 (Feb 2021)
• Adoption of Feb 11, 2021 minutes

The committee approved entering into a $5,000 contract with Greg Basky to provide social media expertise for a climate change and environmental responsibility public engagement campaign. The decision was based on a recommendation from the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Subcommittee, which evaluated three applicants. The committee also approved using rubric scores to select a new candidate if Basky cannot fulfill the contract. All other items were received as information, including updates on the Environmental Sustainability Reserve and the Northeast Swale education plan.

• Approved entering into a contract with Greg Basky for social media expertise on climate change and environmental responsibility campaign.
• Approved the contract amount of $5,000, including applicable taxes, outlining expectations for the position.
• Approved using rubric scores to select a new candidate if the selected proponent is unable to fulfill the contract.
• Received the Chair's report on the Home Energy Loan Program feedback and GHG Subcommittee progress.
• Received the Environmental Sustainability Reserve implementation update.
• Received the report on Swale education, communications, and partnerships.
• Received the 2021 Statement of Expenditures.

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hear three appeals of development permit denials: an alteration to a front attached deck at 719 McPherson Avenue, a new one-unit dwelling at 822 Avenue I South, and a new one-unit dwelling with attached garage at 516 Avenue E South. The meeting is open to the public and will be held via teleconference.

• Appeal 5-2021: Alteration to front attached deck at 719 McPherson Avenue
• Appeal 6-2021: New one-unit dwelling at 822 Avenue I South
• Appeal 7-2021: New one-unit dwelling with attached garage at 516 Avenue E South
• Meeting held via teleconference, open to the public

The Development Appeals Board granted all three appeals before it on March 9, 2021. Each appeal concerned a development permit denial by the City of Saskatoon for properties at 719 McPherson Avenue, 822 Avenue I South, and 516 Avenue E South. The Board's decisions were based on reasons outlined in separate Records of Decision dated March 30 and March 17, 2021.

• Granted Appeal 5-2021, allowing the alteration to the front attached deck at 719 McPherson Avenue.
• Granted Appeal 6-2021, allowing the construction of a new one-unit dwelling at 822 Avenue I South.
• Granted Appeal 7-2021, allowing the construction of a new one-unit dwelling with attached garage at 516 Avenue E South.

CIVIC NAMING COMMITTEE

The Civic Naming Committee is meeting to review naming submissions (Larson, Maruk), discuss the prioritization of the unassigned 'Scarrow' name, and receive a referral about renaming McPherson Street. The committee will also adopt prior minutes and appoint a chair. Most substantive items are recommendations for direction or information, not final decisions.

• Review of naming submissions 'Larson' and 'Maruk' with direction requested
• Discussion of 'Scarrow' name priority on the Names Master List
• First Quarter Report 2021 including Brighton (Shakamohtaa Schmeiser, Tufts) and Marquis Industrial (Radu Crescent)
• Referral from Council regarding renaming McPherson Street
• Adoption of September 17, 2020 minutes

The Civic Naming Committee re-appointed Councillor Bev Dubois as Chair for 2021. It reviewed the 'Maruk' and 'Larson' naming applications, deciding to receive 'Maruk' as information without adding it to the Names Master List, while recommending 'Larson' be added to the list as unassigned. The committee also directed administration to review the prioritization of the 'Scarrow' name and to report on options for handling street renaming requests based on historical context, as raised in a request regarding McPherson Avenue.

• Re-appointed Councillor Bev Dubois as Chair of the Civic Naming Committee for 2021.
• Adopted the minutes of the September 17, 2020 meeting.
• Directed administration to review the prioritization of the 'Scarrow' name on the Names Master List.
• Directed administration to report back with examples and options for handling street renaming requests based on historical context.
• Received the 'Maruk' submission as information and did not recommend it for addition to the Names Master List.
• Recommended that 'Larson' be added to the Names Master List (Unassigned).
• Recommended that the General Manager's report be forwarded to City Council for information.
• Kept the discussion on naming applications in camera under LAFOIP.

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will consider several recommendations, including maintaining the current non-residential to residential tax ratio of 1.59 to 1 for 2021 and beyond, and approving budget adjustments for capital projects. They will also receive information reports on topics like a net-zero energy demonstration project and the city's credit rating. The meeting includes public requests to speak on tax abatement and small business support.

• Recommendation to maintain non-residential to residential tax ratio at 1.59 to 1 (Item 7.3.2)
• Budget adjustment increase of $717,500 for Capital Project #1416-16 (Hampton Village–Glenwood Sanitary Trunk)
• Budget adjustment increase of $1,674,000 for Capital Project #1419-07 (Brighton Residential Area)
• Recommendation to approve six applications for 2021 Tag Days
• Recommendation to discontinue biannual Builder and Developer Lot Supply report

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance voted unanimously to recommend that City Council maintain the current non-residential to residential tax ratio of 1.59 to 1 for 2021 and beyond, rejecting any increase. The committee also approved budget adjustments for capital projects, including $717,500 for the Glenwood sanitary trunk sewer and $1,674,000 for the Brighton residential area, both funded from reserves. Additionally, they approved six 2021 Tag Day applications and decided to discontinue the biannual Builder and Developer Lot Supply report, with inventory data to be included in the annual Growth Monitoring report. The committee also referred a tax abatement request for Park Avenue Condominiums to administration for a report on best practices to reduce neighbourhood frustration with development.

• Recommended to City Council to adopt Option 1 and maintain the non-residential to residential tax ratio of 1.59 to 1 for 2021 and beyond.
• Approved a budget adjustment increase of $717,500 for Capital Project #1416-16 (Glenwood Sanitary Trunk), funded from the Trunk Sewer Reserve.
• Approved a budget adjustment increase of $1,674,000 for Capital Project #1419-07 (Brighton Residential Area), funded from the General Prepaid Service Reserves.
• Approved six applications for 2021 Tag Days.
• Discontinued the biannual Builder and Developer Lot Supply report; inventory levels will be included in the annual Growth Monitoring report.
• Referred Ayesha Baig's tax abatement request for Park Avenue Condominiums to Administration for a report on best practices to reduce neighbourhood frustration with development.
• Recommended to City Council to appoint Mayor Charlie Clark (or alternates) as proxy for the Saskatchewan Place Association Inc. Annual General Meeting.
• Approved the agenda as amended, adding speakers and letters to specific items.

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will consider several recommendations, including whether to maintain the current prohibition on in-ground swimming pools in the Riverbank Overlay District. The committee will also review reports on heritage school conservation, a proposed streetscape plan for Riversdale, and other administrative matters.

• Recommendation to maintain status quo prohibiting in-ground swimming pools in Riverbank Overlay District
• Proposed renewal of lease and operating agreement with Meewasin Valley Authority for Bowerman House (1328 Avenue K South) for five years, with option for additional five years
• Recommendation to extend terms of Architectural Design Review Committee members until March 1, 2022
• Heritage conservation discussion for King George School and Pleasant Hill School
• Riversdale Business Improvement District streetscape master plan for 20th Street West to 22nd Street West

The committee defeated a motion to have administration report on amending the Cannabis Retail Bylaw to allow non-alphanumeric signage, then unanimously referred the bylaw to a planned signage review. It also unanimously supported gathering heritage information on two schools, forwarded a heritage policy letter for feedback, received a streetscape plan update, and asked for a report on back lane tree options.

• Defeated motion to refer Cannabis Retail Bylaw No. 9525 amendment for non-alphanumeric signage (1-5).
• Referred Cannabis Retail Bylaw No. 9525 to the planned signage review (unanimous).
• Supported gathering information on King George and Pleasant Hill schools for heritage conservation (unanimous).
• Forwarded Saskatoon Heritage Society letter on Civic Heritage Policy to Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (unanimous).
• Received information on Riversdale Streetscape Master Plan for North of 20th Street West (unanimous).
• Directed administration to report on options for a bylaw and operational changes for back lane trees (unanimous).
• Recommended extending Architectural Review Committee terms to March 1, 2022 (unanimous).
• Recommended renewing Bowerman House lease with Meewasin Valley Authority for five years (unanimous).

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board is holding a public hearing via teleconference to consider Appeal 1-2021, which challenges an Order to Remedy Contravention issued under the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw for 119 Avenue M South. The agenda contains only this single appeal item and no attachments.

• Appeal 1-2021 regarding 119 Avenue M South
• Order to Remedy Contravention under Bylaw No. 8175

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, receive updates on heritage projects, and draft its 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan for submission to City Council by March 31, 2021. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Draft 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan for submission to City Council by March 31, 2021
• Heritage Conservation Program reserve sufficiency update regarding Third Avenue United Church
• Verbal update on Knox United Church Designation Bylaw Amendment, Marr Residence, and Doors Open event
• Adoption of February 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• Statement of expenditures for 2019 budget review

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee approved its 2021 work plan and 2020 annual report for submission to City Council. It also received updates on the Knox United Church heritage designation bylaw, which was referred to the Municipal Heritage Review Board after a formal objection, and on a $40,000 roof repair needed at the Marr Residence, with funding to be provided by the City. The committee directed the Events Subcommittee to investigate updating the Heritage Listing website and replacing Doors Open signage.

• Approved 2021 work plan and 2020 annual report for submission to City Council (carried)
• Referred Knox United Church heritage designation bylaw to Municipal Heritage Review Board (noted)
• Directed Events Subcommittee to investigate Heritage Listing website update and Doors Open signage replacement (carried)
• Received updates on Marr Residence roof repair, with City funding confirmed (carried)

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation is meeting to consider several transportation items, including the final Saskatoon Transportation Master Plan, a follow-up on the Sidewalks Infill Accelerated Implementation Program, and proposed amendments to the Loading Zones policy. The committee will also receive information reports on bridge pathway audits, neighbourhood traffic reviews, residential speed limits, transit safety, and sidewalk accessibility. No final decisions are made at this committee; recommendations will go to City Council.

• Recommend approval in principle of the Saskatoon Transportation Master Plan final report
• Receive follow-up report on Sidewalks Infill Accelerated Implementation Program
• Proposed amendments to Council Policy C07-025 to allow loading zones near Canada Post community mailboxes
• Information report on locations of reported assaults on Saskatoon Transit operators (2017-2020)
• Information report on Residential Speed Limit Review project roadmap

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation unanimously recommended that City Council approve the Saskatoon Transportation Master Plan in principle. The committee also received several information reports, including updates on sidewalk infill, bridge pathway audits, and residential speed limit reviews. Additionally, it recommended approving amendments to the Loading Zones policy to allow loading zones near Canada Post community mailboxes, and directed administration to meet with ATU Local 615 to discuss enhancing de-escalation training for bus operators.

• Recommended approval of Saskatoon Transportation Master Plan in principle (6-0)
• Approved amendments to Council Policy C07-025, Loading Zones to permit loading zones near Canada Post community mailboxes (6-0)
• Directed administration to meet with ATU to discuss de-escalation training enhancements and report back (6-0)
• Received Sidewalks Infill Accelerated Implementation Program report as information (6-0)
• Received information reports on bridge shared use pathway audit, Holiday Park-King George traffic review, residential speed limit review, and sidewalk accessibility (6-0)

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services is meeting to discuss and recommend actions on several infrastructure and environmental items. Key decisions include a proposed strategy for replacing lead service lines on private property, a flood control dry pond at Churchill Park, and approval of the Urban Forestry Management Plan. The committee will also receive reports on swale education, hydrant inspections, and the environmental advisory committee's annual report.

• Recommend approval of Option 1 for lead service line replacement: property owners pay, costs deferrable to property taxes
• Recommend proceeding with detailed design and construction of a dry storm water pond at Churchill Park in 2022
• Recommend approval in principle of the Urban Forestry Management Plan
• Receive Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan
• Receive information reports on swale education and hydrant inspections

The committee recommended City Council approve detailed design and construction of a dry storm water pond at Churchill Park in 2022 to mitigate flood damage, and also recommended expanding resident notifications before the March 22 council meeting. It approved the Urban Forestry Management Plan in principle. A decision on replacing private lead service lines was deferred to August for more homeowner engagement and risk analysis. A motion on a Home Energy Loan Program was deferred to the next meeting.

• Recommended to City Council: proceed with detailed design and construction of a dry storm water pond at Churchill Park in 2022
• Recommended to City Council: expand notification and communications with residents in the Churchill Park project catchment area before March 22, 2021
• Recommended to City Council: approve the Urban Forestry Management Plan in principle
• Deferred decision on the private lead service line replacement strategy to the August committee meeting
• Deferred Mayor Clark's motion on Home Energy Loan Program options to the next meeting
• Received the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work Plan as information
• Forwarded the Swale education report to City Council and the Environmental Advisory Committee, with a request to consider swale protection in the Green Infrastructure Strategy
• Received the Hydrant Inspection Report as information

BOARD OF REVISION - ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

This is the annual organizational meeting of Saskatoon's Board of Revision, which hears property assessment appeals. The board will elect a chair and vice-chair for 2021, appoint panel chairs, receive statistical reports on 2020 appeals and 2021 preliminary appeals, and consider designating Royal Reporting Services for court reporting. It will also review and approve the 2021 Policy and Procedures Manual, and hold an in camera session to choose legal counsel and do strategic planning.

• Election of Board Chair and Vice-Chair for 2021
• Appointment of panel chairs under The Cities Act
• Receive 2020 Final Statistical Overview and 2021 Preliminary Appeals Statistics
• Designate Royal Reporting Services for court reporting for 2021/2022
• Approve 2021 Board of Revision Policy and Procedures Manual

The Board of Revision held its organizational meeting and elected Adrian Deschamps as Chair and Asit Sarkar as Vice-Chair for 2021. The board appointed Royal Reporting Services for court reporting, approved the Policy and Procedures Manual subject to changes at a March 10 training, and received reports on its 2020 statistics and 2021 reassessment cycle. Panel chairs for 2021 were named after the meeting, and the appointment of legal counsel was considered in camera.

• Elected Adrian Deschamps as Chair for 2021.
• Appointed Asit Sarkar as Vice-Chair for 2021.
• Designated Royal Reporting Services as court reporting provider for 2021/2022.
• Approved the 2021 Policy and Procedures Manual, subject to changes at the March 10 training.
• Received the 2020 Final Statistical Overview.
• Received the 2021 Reassessment Cycle Year 1 report.
• Tabled the appointment of panel chairs; later named Deschamps, Sarkar, Dutton, Bold, and Choquette.
• Considered the 2021 appointment of legal counsel in camera.

2021 CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION

The City Council is meeting in a closed strategic planning session under Section 94(4) of The Cities Act. The agenda lists one item: strategic planning for the term and beyond, plus a discussion on council priority area leadership. No attachments or public details are provided, and the meeting is held via teleconference.

• In camera strategic planning session under Section 94(4) of The Cities Act
• Discussion on strategic planning for term and beyond
• Council priority area leadership discussion
• No attachments listed for the item
• Meeting held via teleconference from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two rezoning and concept plan amendment applications: one for the Rosewood neighbourhood (Greyeyes–Steele Way) and one for the Brighton neighbourhood. The Commission will vote on recommendations to City Council regarding these amendments. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes, an update on reports to Council, and a subcommittee update.

• Rosewood Concept Plan Amendment and Rezoning by Agreement – From R1A to RMTN – Greyeyes–Steele Way [File No. CK 4351-021-006]
• Concept Plan Amendment Application – Brighton Neighbourhood [File No. CK 4110-46]
• Adoption of minutes from January 26, 2021 meeting
• Update of Reports to Council for February 22, 2021
• Municipal Planning Commission Subcommittee Update

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve amendments to the Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan and rezoning from R1A to RMTN at Greyeyes–Steele Way, and also recommended approval of amendments to the Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan. Both recommendations were carried. Two reports from the Commission were deferred to the next meeting due to time constraints.

• Recommended approval of Rosewood Concept Plan amendment and rezoning from R1A to RMTN (carried)
• Recommended approval of Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment (carried)
• Deferred update of reports to Council to next meeting (carried)
• Deferred subcommittee update to next meeting (carried)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing via teleconference to consider Appeal 4-2021, which challenges the denial of a sign permit for an electronic billboard at 102 Idylwyld Drive North. The board will review the appeal and related documents, and may decide to uphold or overturn the denial.

• Appeal 4-2021: Sign permit denial for electronic billboard at 102 Idylwyld Drive North
• Public hearing via teleconference, 4:00-5:00 PM
• Contact City Clerk's Office at 306.975.3240 for information

The Development Appeals Board heard Appeal 4-2021 regarding a denied sign permit for an electronic billboard at 102 Idylwyld Drive North. The Board granted the appeal in part, allowing third-party off-site advertising, but denied any variance above the maximum sign face size. The board also adopted minutes from four previous meetings.

• Granted appeal for third-party off-site advertising at 102 Idylwyld Drive North
• Denied variance above maximum sign face size (18.61 sq m exceeds 15 sq m limit)
• Adopted minutes from December 1, 2020, December 15, 2020, January 5, 2021, and January 19, 2021

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

This is the agenda for the Saskatoon City Council regular business meeting on February 22, 2021. The council will vote on a consent agenda covering property tax matters, business improvement district budgets, a land purchase, and other administrative items. It will also consider reports on a home energy loan program, a potential school site, and a bikeway project.

• Purchase of 123 Auditorium Avenue for $1,290,000 from Auditorium Holdings Inc.
• Approval of 2021 budgets for five Business Improvement Districts (Downtown, Broadway, Riversdale, Sutherland, 33rd Street).
• 2021 Property Tax Phase-in Plan: no phase-in for residential, two-year phase-in for commercial.
• Reassessment appeal contingencies: $30,000 residential, $50,000 multi-residential, $1,000,000 commercial/industrial.
• Home Energy Loan Program design authorized, with $2,500,000 internal borrowing and potential FCM funding up to $10,000,000.

City Council authorized the implementation of a Home Energy Loan Program, including design elements and funding. The program will provide capital loans for energy efficiency improvements, with $2.5 million in internal borrowing allocated and an additional $352,750 for program capital. Council also approved a $1.29 million purchase for a future redevelopment site and approved a $112,500 bonus payment to SREDA.

• Approved Home Energy Loan Program design and $2.5M internal borrowing (11-0)
• Approved $1.29M purchase of 123 Auditorium Avenue for future redevelopment (11-0)
• Approved $112,500 bonus payment to SREDA and 2021 targets (11-0)
• Approved 2021 property tax phase-in plan: no residential phase-in, 2-year commercial phase-in (11-0)
• Approved $1.08M in reassessment appeal contingencies for 2021 (11-0)
• Approved 14th Street East Bikeway project in principle, with parklet at Temperance (11-0)
• Approved permanent outdoor festival site concept plan and Phase One tender (10-0)
• Approved Bylaw 9748 (Interpretation Bylaw) final reading (10-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

Saskatoon City Council is holding a public hearing meeting to consider several land use and bylaw items, including heritage designation amendments, rezoning proposals, and new business-related bylaws. The agenda includes public submissions and requests to speak on these matters.

• Knox United Church Heritage Designation Amendment Bylaw (Bylaw 9737)
• Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning for 1414-1416 Main Street (Bylaws 9739, 9740)
• Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning for 512-520 Main Street (Bylaws 9741, 9742)
• Concept Plan Amendments and Rezonings for Aspen Ridge, Hampton Village Business Park, and Rosewood (Bylaws 9743-9745)
• Business Licence Bylaw 2021 (Bylaw 9746) and Prohibited Businesses Bylaw 2021 (Bylaw 9747)

City Council held a public hearing meeting on February 22-23, 2021, and passed several bylaws. The most significant was Bylaw No. 9747, The Prohibited Businesses Bylaw, 2021, which bans conversion therapy, passed 9-1. Council also approved multiple rezoning and Official Community Plan amendments, including for properties on Main Street and in the Aspen Ridge, Hampton Village, and Rosewood neighbourhoods. A proposed amendment to the Knox United Church heritage designation was referred to the Municipal Heritage Review Board.

• Passed Bylaw No. 9747, The Prohibited Businesses Bylaw, 2021 (conversion therapy ban) (9-1)
• Referred Knox United Church heritage designation amendment to Municipal Heritage Review Board (10-1)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9739, Official Community Plan Amendment for 1414-1416 Main Street (11-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9740, Zoning Amendment for 1414-1416 Main Street (11-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9741, Official Community Plan Amendment for 512-520 Main Street (11-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9742, Zoning Amendment for 512-520 Main Street (10-0)
• Approved Aspen Ridge Concept Plan Amendment and rezoning (10-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9746, The Business Licence Bylaw, 2021 (9-0)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to decide on renewing its Canadian Association of Police Governance membership for $5,000 and to receive several reports, including on alternative service delivery, traffic and CTSS annual reports, a proposed Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion position, and 2020/2021 business plans. The agenda is mostly routine, with recommendations to adopt minutes and confirm the agenda.

• CAPG membership renewal for $5,000.00
• Alternative Service Delivery by Saskatoon Police Service report
• SPS Traffic and CTSS Annual Reports for 2020
• Proposed position: Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• 2020 Business Plan Year-End Update and 2021 Business Plan

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners renewed its Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG) membership for $5,000 and received several reports, including on alternative service delivery, traffic statistics, a proposed equity director position, and business plans. The board also requested a future report on metrics for evaluating the Alternative Service Delivery pilot program. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Renewed CAPG membership for $5,000 (carried)
• Received Chief's report on COVID-19 calls and overdose trends (carried)
• Received Alternative Service Delivery report (carried)
• Requested report on detailed metrics for evaluating Alternative Service Delivery program (carried)
• Received SPS Traffic and CTSS Annual Reports for 2020 (carried)
• Received report on proposed Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion position (carried)
• Received 2020 Business Plan Year-End Update (carried)
• Received 2021 Business Plan (carried)