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Council Chambers City Hall, Saskatoon, Sask. Monday, May 16, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor, in the Chair; Councillors Alm, Birkmaier, Dubois, Fortosky, Heidt, Hnatyshyn, Neault, Paulsen, Penner and Wyant; City Manager Richards; General Manager, Corporate Services Veltkamp; General Manager, Community Services Gauthier; General Manager, Infrastructure Services Uzelman; General Manager, Fire and Protective Services Bentley; General Manager, Utility Services Totland; City Solicitor Dust; City Clerk Mann; and Council Assistant Mitchener. Moved by Councillor Birkmaier, Seconded by Councillor Dubois, THAT the minutes of meeting of City Council held on May 2, 2005, be approved. CARRIED. Moved by Councillor Hnatyshyn, Seconded by Councillor Heidt, THAT Council go into Committee of the Whole to consider the reports of the Administration and Committees. CARRIED. His Worship the Mayor appointed Councillor Hnatyshyn as Chair of the Committee of the Whole. Council went into Committee of the Whole with Councillor Hnatyshyn in the Chair. Committee arose. Councillor Hnatyshyn, Chair of the Committee of the Whole, made the following report: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, MAY 16, 2005 PAGE 2 THAT while in Committee of the Whole, the following matters were considered and dealt with as stated: “REPORT NO. 3-2005 OF THE MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION Composition of Commission Mr. Jack Billinton, Chair Mr. Brad Sylvester, Vice-Chair Councillor Bev Dubois Mr. Dieter André Mr. Gord Androsoff Mr. Roy Ball Mr. Michael Chyzowski Mr. John Waddington Ms. Karen Thogersen Mr. Vern Waldherr Mr. Randy Warick Mr. John McAuliffe Mr. Jim Zimmer 1. Development Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments Annexed Lands – West Sector Applicant: City of Saskatoon (File No. CK. 4351-1) RECOMMENDATION: 1) that City Council approve the advertising respecting the proposal to amend the City of Saskatoon Development Plan Land Use Map (Bylaw No. 7799) to designate the lands identified on Attachment 1 as ‘Urban Holding’; 2) that City Council approve the advertising respecting the proposal to amend the City of Saskatoon Development Plan Phasing Map (Bylaw No. 7799) to designate the lands identified on Attachment 2 as ‘Phase 2’; 3) that City Council approve the advertising respecting the proposal to amend the City of Saskatoon Zoning Bylaw No. 7800 to zone the lands identified on Attachment 3 to an ‘FUD District’, ‘AG District’, and a ‘B2 District’; 4) that the General Manager, Community Services MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, MAY 16, 2005 PAGE 3 Department be requested to prepare the required notices for advertising the proposed amendments; 5) that the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the required Bylaws; and 6) that at the time of the public hearing, City Council approve the proposed amendments to the Development Plan and Zoning Bylaw. ADOPTED. Attached is a copy of the report of the Community Services Department dated April 11, 2005, with respect to proposed Development Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments relating to the annexation of lands in the West Sector. The Municipal Planning Commission has reviewed the report with the Administration and supports the recommendations with respect to advertising for the proposed amendments, as outlined above. 2. Downtown Plan (File No. CK. 4130-2) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be received. ADOPTED. Attached is a copy of the report of the General Manager, Community Services Department dated April 20, 2005, providing highlights of information on the Downtown Plan website (www.saskatoon.ca/dtp). The Administration reviewed the report with the Municipal Planning Commission and it is being forwarded to City Council for information. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, MAY 16, 2005 PAGE 4 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT NO. 10-2005 Section A – COMMUNITY SERVICES A1) Addition of former City Councillors to the Names Master List File No. PL 4001-5; CK. 6310-1 RECOMMENDATION: that City Council approve the names contained in Attachment 1 for addition to the Names Master List. ADOPTED. REPORT According to City of Saskatoon Policy No. C09-008 (Naming of Civic Property and Development Areas), all requests for adding names to the Names Master List must be screened by the Naming Advisory Committee and approved by City Council. The Naming Advisory Committee has reviewed and screened the names contained in Attachment 1 in accordance with City Council’s naming guidelines and recommends to City Council that they be added to the Names Master List. All of the 78 names in Attachment 1 are of former City Councillors of the City of Saskatoon. Approximately half of the names on Attachment 1 may be utilized for any naming without restriction; the remaining names do have some restrictions associated with them, due to existing streets, parks, and facilities that already utilize the exact surname or a similar surname. The Committee has also determined that in the future, they would like all former Mayors and Councillors to be added to the Names Master List as soon as their Council term is complete. The Administrator of the Naming Advisory Committee will be responsible for ensuring this is completed. The Names Master List is kept in the Mayor’s Office and contains all screened and approved name suggestions for naming municipally owned or controlled facilities, streets, suburban development areas, neighbourhoods, and parks. There are currently 150 entries on the Names Master List. The City Planning Branch will notify the families of the former City Councillors regarding City Council’s decision. PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice, pursuant to Section 3 of Policy No. C01-021 (Public Notice Policy), is not required. ATTACHMENT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, MAY 16, 2005 PAGE 5 1. List of former Councillors for the City of Saskatoon for addition to the Names Master List A2) Addition of Names to the Names Master List File No. PL 4001-5; CK. 6310-1 RECOMMENDATION: that City Council approve the names contained in this report to be added to the Names Master List. ADOPTED. REPORT According to City of Saskatoon Policy No. C09-008 (Naming of Civic Property and Development Areas), all requests for adding names to the Names Master List must be screened by the Naming Advisory Committee and approved by City Council. The Naming Advisory Committee has reviewed and screened the following names in accordance with City Council’s naming guidelines and recommends to City Council that they be added to the Names Master List. 1. John Newton: born 1918 in the Blackley District and resided in Saskatoon from 1957- 1981. John was very active in the Saskatoon Amateur Softball Association, on the executive, as a coach, and as a registered umpire. In 1975, John received the Darren Lipinski Memorial Trophy for contributions to softball in Saskatoon. In 1980, Softball Saskatchewan awarded Newton its highest recognition by naming him to the Softball Saskatchewan Honour Roll. John passed away July 2, 1981. (For any naming.) 2. Archdeacon Herbert Bowles – came to Saskatoon in 1924, upon arriving in Saskatoon he attended Emmanuel College and became a Deacon, and later Archdeacon in 1961. Provided Anglican religious services to communities around Saskatoon. In 1940, was chosen Canon of Christ Church in Saskatoon and assisted with fundraising for a new church. He served Christ Church in Saskatoon from 1940-1965. In 1941, he started broadcasting church services on CFQC radio. Bowles fought in WWI for Britain and later served as Chaplain for the Royal Canadian Legion and the Veterans Home in Saskatoon until his retirement in 1965. He passed away on March 3, 1967. (For any naming.) 3. Hubert (Hub) Warner Braithwaite – born in Nokomis on September 10, 1909, started working in the Dairy Industry at the age of 15. In 1932, began working for the Dairy and Poultry Pool and later became General Manager. Spent most of his free time volunteering for organizations in and around Saskatoon including: Saskatoon Board of Trade, Saskatoon Exhibition Board, Saskatoon United Way, Riverside Golf and Country Club, National MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, MAY 16, 2005 PAGE 6 Dairy Council of Canada, The Saskatoon Club, and The Saskatoon Kiwanis Club. He was also on the fundraising committees for the Salvation Army and the Saskatoon Symphony for 20 years. Mr. Braithwaite Passed away on September 19, 2001. (For any naming.) 4. Terry Fox – born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 28, 1958, and raised in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Terry Fox is one of Canada’s most honorable and well-known citizens for his courageous battle against Cancer and for initiating the Marathon of Hope, a cross Canada run to raise money for cancer research. Terry’s dream was to raise one dollar for every Canadian towards the fight against cancer. Terry was diagnosed with bone Cancer at the age of eighteen and required to amputate his leg six inches above the knee. This year marks the 25th Anniversary since Terry initiated his Marathon of Hope. (For any naming.) The Names Master List is kept in the Mayor’s Office and contains all screened and approved name suggestions for naming municipally owned or controlled facilities, streets, suburban development areas, neighbourhoods, and parks. There are currently 150 entries on the Names Master List. The City Planning Branch will notify the applicants of the outcome of City Council’s decision. PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice, pursuant to Section 3 of Policy No. C01-021 (Public Notice Policy), is not required. Section B – CORPORATE SERVICES B1) Tax Deferral Agreement – Saskatoon Gun Club (File No. 1965-1) RECOMMENDATION: 1) that a three-year Tax Deferral Agreement for the Saskatoon Gun Club, exempting 40% of taxable assessment from taxation, be approved; and 2) that the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the applicable documents.