Saskatoon public meetings in 2023
40 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Public Art Advisory Committee appointed members to the Urban Design Selection Committee and the Commemorative Review Committee. The committee also confirmed a representative for the Creative City Network Conference and authorized the Workshop Subcommittee to continue planning.
- Appointed Vanessa Hyggen, Obii Udemgba, and Cheryl Thorson (alternate) to the Urban Design Selection Committee (Carried)
- Confirmed James Hawn as representative to the Commemorative Review Committee (Carried)
- Confirmed Muveddet Al-Katib as representative to the Creative City Network Conference (Carried)
- Approved Workshop Subcommittee to continue planning workshops and lectures (Carried)
- Adopted June 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee approved several requests for the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation regarding parking stripes, snow removal in alleyways, and downtown event barriers. The committee also tasked the Education and Awareness subcommittee with researching public outreach costs and event options.
- Requested feasibility of painting stripes on accessible parking spots and adjacent alleyways
- Requested focus on alleyways and side streets for the snow angels program
- Requested review of accessibility barriers for the Downtown Event and Entertainment District
- Approved request for Administration update on the MITACS program
- Tasked Education and Awareness subcommittee to report on event options and bill inserts
- Tasked Education and Awareness subcommittee to provide cost estimates for pamphlets
- Approved forwarding a letter of support for Administration's work on public transportation barriers
- Received updates on the Accessible Parking Program and Accessible Loading Zone Ramps pilot
SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC
The Standing Policy Committee on Finance approved the sale of several lots and parcels in the Kensington Neighbourhood. The committee also referred a temporary parking lease for the Saskatchewan Health Authority to City Council and received a mid-year financial forecast.
- Authorized sale of Lots 1-28 Block 233 and Lots 1-11 Block 234 via Lot Draw, and Parcels R, N, and L Plan 102408320 via open market (5-0)
- Referred temporary lease of City-owned parking lot to Saskatchewan Health Authority to City Council (5-0)
- Directed Administration to attend Caswell Community Association meeting regarding the proposed temporary lease (5-0)
- Directed Administration to engage Saskatchewan Health Authority on park and ride models for Royal University and Jim Pattison Children’s Hospitals (4-1)
- Received 2023 Mid-Year Financial Forecast report as information (5-0)
- Voted to keep Investment Policy Matter and City Auditor Updates In Camera (4-0)
SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC
The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommended several approvals to City Council, including a tax abatement for a specific development and the acceptance of a commemorative monument. The committee also directed administration to research indoor skate park partnerships and delayed the transfer of the Community Support Program.
- Recommended approval of a five-year tax abatement (60.67% of incremental taxes) for 1011, 1013 and 1015 Idylwyld Drive North (5-0)
- Recommended acceptance of the Shaheed Minar monument donation for Mahoney Park (5-0)
- Recommended approval of geophysics analysis at Nutana Pioneer Cemetery (5-0)
- Directed Administration to report back on potential partnerships for an indoor skate park facility (5-0)
- Delayed transfer of Community Support Program from Downtown Saskatoon BID to Saskatoon Fire Department to no later than December 31, 2024 (5-0)
- Directed Administration to communicate snow loading report to property owner at Dufferin Avenue and Main Street (5-0)
SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC
The Committee recommended that City Council approve a 2024 curbside garbage utility implementation plan and associated fees. Other recommendations included adopting a specific option for residential carbon monoxide alarms and applying for federal climate and vehicle grants.
- Recommended adoption of Option 2 for residential carbon monoxide alarms and bylaw amendments (3-0)
- Recommended $30,000 increase for Capital Project P.01281 for EV chargers via Eco-West Canada funding (4-0)
- Recommended submitting applications to Natural Resources Canada for climate adaptation and zero emission vehicle initiatives (4-0)
- Recommended approval of 2024 curbside garbage utility implementation plan and proposed fees (4-0)
GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC- SPECIAL
The Governance and Priorities Committee approved several cost-saving and revenue-generating options for the 2024/2025 budget. Decisions included closing a compost depot, increasing certain tax and parking fees, and reducing funding for various city services.
- Approved closure of East Compost Depot for $132,000 in 2024 (8-2)
- Approved adjusting Landfill and MRC operating hours for $150,000 in 2024 (10-0)
- Approved eliminating skunk inspection, trapping, and relocation for private residential properties for $25,000 in 2024 (6-4)
- Approved reducing mosquito control treatment area for $30,000 in 2024 (6-4)
- Approved 0.5% increase in monthly property tax penalty rate for 2024 (10-0)
- Approved increasing manual tax certificate fees by $5 and online fees by $10 for $282,000 in 2024 (10-0)
- Approved increasing parking ticket penalty for expired pay parking from $30 to $35 (10-0)
- Approved reducing payroll expenses estimate by $200,000 in 2024 (8-0)
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING
City Council approved a discretionary use application for a private school at 1636 Acadia Drive. Council also passed Bylaw No. 9915 to amend zoning for restaurants and lounges in the M4 District. A proposed Official Community Plan amendment for 509 12th Street East received its first reading.
- Approved private school for max 105 students at 1636 Acadia Drive (9-0)
- Passed Bylaw No. 9915 regarding restaurants and lounges in M4 District (9-0)
- Granted first reading of Bylaw No. 9916 for Official Community Plan amendment at 509 12th Street East (9-0)
- Approved minutes from July 26, 2023 Public Hearing meeting (9-0)
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
City Council approved $3.5 million in internal borrowing for the deployment of waste utility carts. The council also expanded the permitted dates for low hazard fireworks to include Diwali and Lunar New Year. Additionally, a request was approved to send a letter to the Ministry of Social Services regarding barriers to housing for unhoused individuals.
- Approved $3.5M internal borrowing for waste utility carts (Unanimous)
- Approved adding Diwali and Lunar New Year as permitted low hazard fireworks days (Unanimous)
- Approved $240,000 increase for Fire Training Facility via NIF funding (10-0)
- Approved sending a letter to Ministry of Social Services regarding housing barriers (10-0)
- Approved expanding the purpose of the Urban Forest and Pest Management Capital Reserve (Unanimous)
- Approved amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from the July 26, 2023 meeting (10-0)
GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC- SPECIAL
The Governance and Priorities Committee met to discuss a land matter in a closed session. The committee decided to keep the information and discussion regarding this matter confidential.
- Confirmed agenda as presented (10-0)
- Approved motion to move In Camera to consider a land matter report (10-0)
- Approved motion to keep land matter information and discussion In Camera under Section 17(1)(d) and (e) of LAFOIP (10-0)
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
The Municipal Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve a day care, a private school, and a four-unit dwelling. The Commission also recommended the approval of zoning bylaw amendments as part of a comprehensive review package.
- Recommended approval of day care for max 12 children at 1509 Early Drive (CARRIED)
- Recommended approval of private school for max 30 students at 96 33rd Street East (CARRIED)
- Recommended approval of four-unit dwelling at 501 Avenue H South (CARRIED)
- Recommended approval of proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 8770, Zoning Bylaw, 2009 (CARRIED)
- Adopted minutes from July 25, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC
The Board approved a Police Services Agreement for the 10th Urban Reserve in Saskatoon. Additionally, the Board requested a report from the Saskatoon Police Service regarding interactions with individuals with complex needs, including detention and housing coordination.
- Approved Police Services Agreement with Lac La Ronge Indian Band (6-0)
- Requested SPS report on interactions with individuals with complex needs, including detention and housing options (6-0)
- Approved Board Member Roles and Guidelines (5-0)
- Adopted June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Confirmed meeting agenda (6-0)
GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC
The Governance and Priorities Committee approved a long-term capital funding plan and recommended maintaining the status quo for municipal lobbying regulations. The committee also made several board appointments and received reports on budget options and snow response financials.
- Approved 2024–2035 Major Capital Funding Plan in principle (11-0)
- Recommended Option 1 – Status Quo for Regulation of Municipal Lobbying (11-0)
- Appointed Tasnim Jaisee to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (10-0)
- Appointed Gord Burgess and George McQuitty to Downtown Saskatoon Board of Management (10-0)
- Directed City Clerk to advertise vacancy for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (10-0)
- Denied waiver of notice for motion regarding business tax ratio report (10-1)
GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC- SPECIAL
The Governance and Priorities Committee approved reductions to transportation service levels, including road painting and median sweeping. The committee rejected several transit fare increases and service cuts, but requested a report on eliminating fares for children aged 5 to 13.
- Approved $96,400 reduction for painting and signing inflationary impact (8-3)
- Approved reducing soft surface median sweeping to once every two years for $200,000 annual savings (11-0)
- Approved request for report on eliminating transit fares for children 5 to 13 (10-0)
- Approved request for report on on-demand transit for low ridership routes (11-0)
- Defeated 7.5% transit fare increase (5-5)
- Defeated $268,700 reduction to transit asset maintenance (3-8)
- Defeated reduction to back lane grading service levels (0-11)
- Defeated extending sidewalk and cycle track snow clearing timeline to 96 hours (1-10)
SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC
The Standing Policy Committee on Finance recommended the purchase of three land parcels for future development. The committee also directed the City Auditor to review staffing ratios and management costs. Other actions included receiving financial statements and referring a condominium matter to administration.
- Recommended to City Council the purchase of three land parcels from Launch Equities Corporation for $4,460,400.00 (4-0)
- Approved request for City Auditor to review FTE to management ratios and supervisor costs over the last five years (4-0)
- Referred Wentworth at the Willows Condominium Corporation matter to Administration for a report (3-1)
- Received Meewasin Valley Authority Financial Statements dated March 31, 2023, and forwarded to City Council (4-0)
- Received Business Improvement Districts’ 2022 Financial Statements as information (4-0)
- Decided to keep External Auditor Matter discussion In Camera under Section 19 of LAFOIP (4-0)
SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC
The committee endorsed the renaming of John A. Macdonald Road and recommended a $150,000 project for the Pound Services Facility. They also recommended a 10-year license agreement for a baseball franchise at Cairns Field and requested a report on park asset equity between neighborhoods.
- Endorsed renaming John A. Macdonald Road to miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road (6-0)
- Added La plaas Ayiwaypihk to the Prioritized Names Master List (5-0)
- Recommended canceling the 2024 Heritage Awards event (6-0)
- Approved appointing a Saskatoon Fire Department member to the Street Activity Subcommittee (6-0)
- Recommended approving 10-year license for Sask Entertainment Group at Cairns Field (5-0)
- Recommended $150,000 budget for Pound Services Facility project (4-0)
- Directed administration to engage partners on a future Homelessness Action Plan (5-0)
- Requested report on closing equity gaps in park asset renewal (4-0)
SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC
The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommended that City Council approve amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw. The committee also granted sole concession rights to Rock 102 Show and Shine and directed administration to respond to concerns regarding traffic calming and public transit barriers.
- Recommended to City Council the approval of amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw (4-0)
- Approved sole concession rights for Rock 102 Show and Shine (4-0)
- Referred traffic calming request at Keller Cres to Administration for response (4-0)
- Directed Administration to report back on barriers to public transportation and refer the report to the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee (4-0)
- Forwarded the Accessible Loading Zone Ramps pilot project report to the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee (4-0)
- Received reports on the Asset Management Plan for Fleet Services and the Montgomery Place Noise Study as information (4-0)
SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC
The committee approved noise bylaw extensions for four special events and recommended several budget and bylaw changes to City Council. These include increasing funds for waste utility carts and fire training facilities, and expanding the purpose of the Urban Forestry and Pest Management Capital Reserve.
- Approved noise bylaw extensions for Prairie Sun Brewery, Blue Rodeo Concert, Dr. Von Houligan’s Travelling Variety Show, and Sutherland Forest Grove Movie (6-0)
- Recommended expanding the purpose of the Urban Forestry and Pest Management Capital Reserve (6-0)
- Recommended renaming Project P.02599 to Waste Utility Program Development and increasing budget by $3,500,000 via internal borrowing (6-0)
- Recommended increasing Capital Project P.01971 (Fire Training Facility) by $240,000 using NIF funding (6-0)
- Recommended amending Bylaw No. 7990 to permit low hazard fireworks on Diwali and Lunar New Year (6-0)
- Recommended writing to the Ministry of Social Services regarding barriers for unhoused people accessing housing (6-0)
- Requested that future Asset Management Annual Reports include year-to-year comparisons or trendline data (6-0)
- Requested full financial implications and bylaw enforcement impacts be included in future Community Risk Reduction reporting (6-0)
CIVIC NAMING COMMITTEE
The Civic Naming Committee endorsed a recommendation to rename John A. Macdonald Road to miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road. The committee also recommended adding La plaas Ayiwaypihk to the prioritize names list under the Community theme.
- Endorsed renaming John A. Macdonald Road to miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road (Carried)
- Recommended adding miyo-wâhkôhtowin to the Names Master List (Carried)
- Recommended adding La plaas Ayiwaypihk to the prioritize names list under the Community theme (Carried)
- Approved minutes from December 20, 2022 (Carried)
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING
City Council passed Bylaw No. 9881 to establish new corridor zoning districts. Council also approved amendments to the Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan and passed Bylaw No. 9907 to rezone Rosewood lands from FUD to RMTN.
- Passed Bylaw No. 9881 for New Corridor Zoning Districts (10-0)
- Approved Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendments and rezoning from FUD to RMTN (10-0)
- Passed Bylaw No. 9907 for Rosewood Neighbourhood rezoning (10-0)
- Introduced Bylaw No. 9905 for zoning agreement amendment at 1006 College Drive and 421 Clarence Avenue North (10-0)
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
City Council approved a six-year contract renewal for the Multi-Unit Residential Recycling program with Cosmopolitan Industries. Council also passed several bylaw amendments regarding waste, vehicles for hire, and official references to the monarchy.
- Approved six-year renewal and contract amendments for Multi-Unit Residential Recycling with Cosmopolitan Industries (10-0)
- Passed Bylaw No. 9908, The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 3) (9-0)
- Passed Bylaw No. 9914, The Waste Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2) (10-0)
- Passed Bylaw Nos. 9909, 9910, 9911, and 9912 to update references from the Queen to the King (10-0)
- Approved request for City Auditor to report on potential value of utilizing SUMA’s Kinetic GPO group purchasing program (10-0)
- Approved minutes from June 28, 2023 meeting (9-0)
GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC- SPECIAL
The Governance and Priorities Committee approved several budget options for the 2024/2025 Preliminary Business Plan, including parking rate hikes and app fees. The committee also modified snow and ice phase-in requirements and requested earlier budget submissions from the police and library boards.
- Approved $0.50/hour parking rate increase (9-2)
- Approved implementation of parking app fees (10-1)
- Approved reduction of City Yard Security funding (11-0)
- Approved 40% reduction in Snow & Ice Phase-in step growth requirement (6-5)
- Approved request for Saskatoon Police Service budget to be submitted earlier (11-0)
- Approved request for Saskatoon Public Library budget to be submitted earlier (11-0)
- Approved meeting between Council, Administration, Chamber, and NSBA on budget recommendations (9-2)
- Denied proposal to reduce future fire station phased-in funding from 100% to 50% (2-9)
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
The Municipal Planning Commission recommended several zoning and land use amendments to City Council, including a private school application and commercial rezoning. The commission also recommended allowing restaurants and lounges in specific M4 District multiple-unit dwellings.
- Recommended approval of private school for max 105 students at 1636 Acadia Drive (CARRIED)
- Recommended expanding City Centre boundary and rezoning 509 12th Street East to B5B - Broadway Commercial District (CARRIED)
- Recommended amending Zoning Bylaw to permit restaurants and lounges in M4 District dwellings fronting Spadina Crescent East between 19th and 25th Street East (CARRIED)
- Adopted minutes from June 27, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)
- Received verbal report on Canadian Institute of Planners Conference (CARRIED)
- Received verbal update on reports to Council from June 28, 2023 (CARRIED)
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
City Council approved increasing the minimum fare for taxis and vehicles-for-hire from $3.75 to $4.75. The council also approved the Saskatoon Fire Department's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and authorized funding for fueling infrastructure upgrades.
- Increased minimum taxi and vehicle-for-hire fares from $3.75 to $4.75 (10-0)
- Approved Saskatoon Fire Department Strategic Plan 2023-2026 (Unanimous)
- Approved Option 2 for fueling infrastructure upgrades funded from Reserve for Capital Expenditures (Unanimous)
- Authorized funding agreement with FCM for Nitrification Expansion pilot if approved (Unanimous)
- Approved amendments to Bylaw No. 9651 (Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, 2019) regarding e-Permitting (Unanimous)
- Approved $200,000 transfer to fund P.00877 Trunking Radio Infra Replacement (Unanimous)
- Directed City Solicitor to bring forward amendments to Bylaw No. 9844 for Material Recovery Centre fee changes (Unanimous)
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING
City Council unanimously approved three separate amendments regarding the Willows Neighbourhood, including the Official Community Plan, the Neighbourhood Concept Plan, and the Zoning Bylaw. These decisions followed public hearings and support from the Community Services Division and the Municipal Planning Commission.
- Passed Bylaw No. 9901 for Official Community Plan Text and Map Amendment – Willows Neighbourhood (10-0)
- Approved amendments to the Willows Neighbourhood Concept Plan (10-0)
- Passed Bylaw No. 9902 for Zoning Bylaw Text and Map Amendment – Willows Neighbourhood (10-0)
- Approved May 31, 2023 Public Hearing meeting minutes (10-0)
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
The Municipal Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve a rezoning and concept plan amendment in the Rosewood neighbourhood. The Commission also recommended the approval of a zoning agreement amendment for properties on College Drive and Clarence Avenue North.
- Recommended approval of Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment and rezoning from FUD to RMTN (CARRIED)
- Recommended approval of Zoning Agreement amendment for 1006 College Drive and 421 Clarence Avenue North (CARRIED)
- Adopted minutes from May 30, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)
- Approved meeting agenda (CARRIED)
GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC- SPECIAL
The committee did not reach a final decision on the 2024/2025 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, moving the main motion to a July 25 meeting. A motion to defer the budget with a maximum 4% property tax increase was defeated. Several business line reports were not considered due to time constraints.
- Defeated motion to defer budget with a maximum 4% property tax increase (5-6)
- Defeated appeal to overrule the Chair's ruling on the deferral motion (4-7)
- Approved extension of meeting hour beyond 1:00 p.m. (10-1)
- Tabled 2024/2025 Budget Inflationary & Phase-in Decisions to July 25 meeting
- Tabled Community Support Business Line Information to July 25 meeting
- Tabled Saskatoon Fire Business Line Information Report to July 25 meeting
- Tabled Arts, Culture and Events Venues Business Line Budgetary Information to July 25 meeting
- Tabled Taxation and General Revenues Business Line Budgetary Information to July 25 meeting
STREET ACTIVITY SUBCOMMITTEE
The Street Activity Subcommittee decided to request that a member of the Saskatoon Fire Department be appointed to the committee starting September 20, 2023. The group also requested that a Fire Department representative attend meetings while the committee's Terms of Reference are being updated.
- Approved request for a Saskatoon Fire Department member to be appointed to the subcommittee starting September 20, 2023
- Approved request for a Saskatoon Fire Department representative to attend meetings pending Terms of Reference updates
- Confirmed agenda as presented
- Adopted minutes from March 15, 2023 meeting
MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee decided to request that the 2024 Heritage Awards event not be held, proposing instead to present awards through partnerships. The committee also approved reallocating a portion of the awards budget to market the Doors Open 2025 event.
- Requested that the 2024 Heritage Awards event not be held (Carried)
- Requested approval to seek partnerships to present 2024 heritage awards (Carried)
- Requested reevaluation of Heritage Awards format prior to 2026 (Carried)
- Approved allocating Heritage Awards budget funds for Doors Open 2025 awareness (Carried)
- Adopted May 23, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC
The Board of Police Commissioners approved the public release of a June 8, 2023, letter regarding facilities and supports for individuals with complex needs. The Board also decided to submit strategic priorities to the Canadian Association of Police Governance regarding Indigenous over-incarceration and intimate partner violence.
- Approved public release of June 8, 2023 letter regarding facilities for individuals with complex needs (4-0)
- Approved submission of strategic priority to CAPG regarding over-incarceration of Indigenous Peoples (4-0)
- Approved submission of strategic priority to CAPG regarding Intimate Partner Violence and Canadian Police Boards (4-0)
- Confirmed agenda as presented (6-0)
- Adopted May 18, 2023 public meeting minutes (6-0)
- Received Chief's report dated June 6, 2023 as information (7-0)
- Received 2022 Air Support Unit Annual Report as information (7-0)
- Received 2023 Hate Crimes Unit Report and Exxplore Emergency Services YXE report as information (7-0)
GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC
The Governance and Priorities Committee directed Administration to report on the impacts of potential hiring freezes and various tax increase scenarios for 2024 and 2025. The committee also recommended approvals for a pension plan bylaw amendment and a civic engagement forum for immigrant and refugee women.
- Recommended approval of amendments to The Defined Contribution Pension Plan Bylaw, 2008 (11-0)
- Recommended approval of funding for Women Leading: Civic Engagement Forum for Immigrant and Refugee Women in Saskatoon (11-0)
- Directed Administration to report on the cost/benefit of Process Improvement Coordinators and staff per capita compared to other western cities (11-0)
- Directed Administration to report on the impact of zero tax-funded FTEs added in 2024 and 2025 (9-2)
- Directed Administration to report on the impact of a full hiring freeze for the remainder of 2023 (9-2)
- Directed Administration to report on the impact of a full hiring freeze for 2024 and 2025 (8-3)
- Directed Administration to quantify changes required for 4%, 6%, and 9% tax increases in 2024 and 2025 (11-0)
- Tabled Governance Review – Other Bodies – Appeal Boards until September 13, 2023 (11-0)
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The committee approved a public art bus tour for October 13, 2023, and the planning of one workshop and two lectures. The committee also authorized member Vanessa Hyggen to attend the 2023 Creative City Network of Canada Conference.
- Approved bus tour route and date of October 13, 2023 (Carried)
- Approved planning of one workshop and two lectures (Carried)
- Approved attendance of Vanessa Hyggen at the Creative City Network of Canada Conference in 2023 (Carried)
- Adopted May 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
- Confirmed agenda as presented (Carried)
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Committee approved three co-sponsorship grants of $1,000 each for community events. It also decided to provide a feedback letter to Administration regarding a proposed bylaw to address street harassment.
- Approved $1,000 co-sponsorship for Saskatoon Mini Cricket World Cup 2023
- Approved $1,000 co-sponsorship for WBYL Youth Basketball Tournament
- Approved $1,000 co-sponsorship for India Canada Cultural Association (Saskatoon Super League III)
- Decided to provide a feedback letter to Administration regarding proposed street harassment bylaw
- Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes
SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC
The Standing Policy Committee on Finance approved several land transactions and recommended the creation of a Cemetery Development Fund Reserve. The committee also approved a license renewal for the Saskatchewan Track & Field Association and the terms for a project management audit.
- Recommended purchase of 0.17 acre land from Zhang Bros. Development Corp. for $3,060.00 (4-0)
- Recommended sale of 0.41 acres on Central Avenue to SaskEnergy Incorporated for $12,300.00 (4-0)
- Recommended submitting two applications to the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (4-0)
- Recommended acquisition of 1.54 acres from University of Saskatchewan for $1.00 (4-0)
- Approved Terms of Reference for Project Management Processes audit (4-0)
- Recommended establishment of a Cemetery Development Fund Reserve (4-0)
- Approved license renewal for Saskatchewan Track & Field Association at Saskatoon Field House (4-0)
SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC
The Standing Policy Committee recommended several administrative updates to City Council, including a new greenhouse operating model and a complete rewrite of the 1984 Cemetery Bylaw. The committee also approved bylaw amendments for e-permitting and the renewal of a naming agreement with Shaw Communications Inc.
- Recommended Option 4 for Greenhouse Operating Model and $50,000 for planning (5-0)
- Recommended broadening the Public Washroom Navigator Program Pilot scope (3-0)
- Recommended renewal of Naming and Promotional Benefits Agreement with Shaw Communications Inc. (3-0)
- Recommended bylaw amendments to support e-Permitting for Business Licences (3-0)
- Recommended repeal and replacement of The Cemetery Bylaw, 1984 (4-0)
- Approved May 3, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC
The committee approved noise bylaw extensions for three summer events and recommended several items to City Council, including a fire department strategic plan and waste management fee changes. They also recommended a $200,000 fund transfer for radio infrastructure replacement.
- Approved noise bylaw extensions for Filipino Music and Food Street Festival, Jann Arden Concert, and Rock the River (4-0)
- Recommended authorization to execute FCM Green Municipal Fund agreement for Nitrification Expansion (4-0)
- Recommended amendments to Bylaw No. 9844 regarding Material Recovery Centre fee structures (4-0)
- Recommended approval in principle of Saskatoon Fire Department 2023-2026 Strategic Plan (4-0)
- Recommended $200,000 transfer to fund P.00877 Trunking Radio Infrastructure Replacement (4-0)
- Received six information reports, including the 2022 Integrated Waste Management Report (4-0)
SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC
The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommended several budget and bylaw changes to City Council, including fare increases for vehicles for hire and funding for fueling infrastructure. The committee also proposed a budget option for accessible transit signage and approved amendments for e-permitting business licenses.
- Recommended increasing minimum taxi and vehicle-for-hire fares from $3.75 to $4.75 (5-0)
- Recommended $25,000 one-time funding for accessible transit and bus stop signage (5-0)
- Recommended funding to address all above-ground fueling infrastructure deficiencies in 2023 (5-0)
- Recommended approval of bylaw amendments to support e-permitting for business licenses (5-0)
- Approved forwarding information on 1st Avenue Bus Rapid Transit concerns to Administration (5-0)
- Referred accessible transit signage matter to the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee (5-0)
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
City Council approved tax abatements for eligible recreation, social service, and culture groups. The council also authorized a transit support worker program and funding for active transportation. A storm water mitigation project for Brevoort Park South was approved for 2024.
- Approved $964,468.93 in tax abatements for eligible community groups (11-0)
- Deferred tax abatement for The Lighthouse Supported Living Inc. pending further report (7-4)
- Approved 'Option 4 – One City Approach Community Support Program' for transit support workers (10-1)
- Increased Active Transportation Plan Implementation budget by $1,810,000 via federal funding (Unanimous)
- Approved detailed design and construction of storm water mitigation in Brevoort Park South for 2024 (Unanimous)
- Requested bylaw to designate 850 University Drive as a Municipal Heritage Property (exterior only)
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING
City Council passed Bylaw No. 9893 to amend the Official Community Plan regarding high-density mixed-use land use. The decision followed a public hearing that included testimony from the Community Services Division and the Municipal Planning Commission.
- Approved Bylaw No. 9893 (Official Community Plan amendment) after three readings (10-0)
- Approved the agenda as amended (10-0)
- Approved minutes of the April 26, 2023 Public Hearing meeting (10-0)
- Received report and correspondence regarding Bylaw No. 9893 (10-0)
- Received information on flag raising and proclamation requests for April 2023 (10-0)
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
The Municipal Planning Commission approved recommending three sets of administrative reports to City Council for final approval. These include amendments to the Willows Neighbourhood Concept Plan and the creation of four new zoning districts for the Corridor Growth Area.
- Recommended approval of amendments to Willows Neighbourhood Concept Plan, Official Community Plan 2020, and Zoning Bylaw 2009 (CARRIED)
- Recommended approval of four new zoning districts for the Corridor Growth Area within the Zoning Bylaw (CARRIED)
- Recommended approval of Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review Amendment Package Six (CARRIED)
- Adopted minutes from March 28, 2023 and April 28, 2023 meetings (CARRIED)
MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The committee received verbal updates regarding the Doors Open event and the 100th anniversary of Next-of-Kin Memorial Avenue. Discussion on the Heritage Policies and Plan work plan item was deferred to the June meeting.
- Approved agenda as amended (Carried)
- Adopted April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
- Received update on Doors Open event and volunteer request (Carried)
- Received information on Next-of-Kin Memorial Avenue 100th Anniversary (Carried)
- Received subcommittee updates for Events, Policy and Planning, and Education and Awareness (Carried)
- Deferred work plan discussion on Heritage Policies and Plan to June meeting
- Received 2023 Work Plan Overview information (Carried)
- Received Statement of Expenditures (Carried)