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1 COUNCIL MINUTES: Minutes of a meeting of the Council of The City of Prince Albert held in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the above date at 5:01 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor G. Dionne called the meeting to order: PRESENT: Councillors: Mayor Greg Dionne Charlene Miller Rick Orr Lee Atkinson Don Cody Tim Scharkowski Martin Ring Mark D. Tweidt Ted Zurakowski -AND- Sherry Person, Acting City Clerk Chris Cvik, Acting City Manager Savannah Price, Secretary Craig Guidinger, Planner 1 (Excused at 6:13 p.m.) Kiley Bear, Communications Manager Joe Day, Director of Financial Services Wes Hicks, Acting Director of Public Works Greg Zeeben, Director of Community Services Les Karpluk, Director of Fire and Emergency Services Rick Stuckenberg, Director of Planning and Development Services 2. PRAYER: Mayor G. Dionne asked that all members stand and that the City Clerk offer the prayer. 3. SUBMISSION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST FORMS: PAGE 1

2 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Moved by Councillor R. Orr, Seconded by Councillor C. Miller. AND RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held August 12, 2013, Special Council Meetings held August 6 and 12, 2013, and the Committee of the Whole Council lncamera Meetings held August 6 and 12, 2013, be taken as read and adopted. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Moved by Councillor T. Scharkowski, Seconded by Councillor R. Orr. AND RESOLVED: That the Agenda for this meeting be approved, with the following amendment, and, that the presentations, delegations and speakers listed on the Agenda be heard when called forward by the Mayor: Move Item No forward to be considered as the first Item under the Reports of Administration & Committees Section. 6. NOTICE OF PROCLAMATIONS: 6.1 PRINCE ALBERT LITERACY DAY - SEPTEMBER 8, TERRY FOX "MARATHON OF HOPE" WEEK - SEPTEMBER 9-15, PAGE2

3 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS & APPEALS: 7.1 Report from Planner 1 dated August 15, 2013, with respect to Development Permit Application nd Avenue West - Kingdom Hall. (RPT#PDS ) Simon Squire, on behalf of Kingdom Hall, indicated that the current request is for a larger development than previously requested and approved Moved by Councillor M. Ring, Seconded by Councillor C. Miller. AND RESOLVED: That the Report from Planner 1 dated August 15, 2013, with respect to Development Permit Application nd Avenue West- Kingdom Hall be received; and, that the following recommendation of the Planner 1, as contained therein, be approved: "That the Development Permit Application for a Public/Quasi Public Building- House of Worship to be located at nd Avenue West, legally described as Parcel K, Plan No. 73PA06136, be approved; and, that the Director of Planning and Development Services be authorized to execute the Development Permit, on behalf of The City, subject to: The Public/Quasi Building complying with the requirements of City Council's Zoning Bylaw No. 1 of 1987, as amended; and, The Applicant obtaining a Building Permit and required Municipal Fire/Building Safety Inspections to ensure the development meets necessary Fire/Building Safety Code requirements." PAGE3

4 7.2 Report from Planner 1 dated August 20, 2013, with respect to Development Permit Application A Avenue East - 6-Piex Townhouse. (RPT#PDS ) Moved by Councillor M.D. Tweidt, Seconded by Councillor D. Cody, AND RESOLVED: That the Report from Planner 1 dated August 20, 2013, with respect to Development Permit Application A Avenue East- 6-Piex Townhouse be received; and, that the following recommendation of the Planner 1, as contained therein, be approved: "That the Development Permit Application for a six (6) Unit Townhouse to be located at A Avenue East, legally described as Lot 18, Block 102, Plan No , be approved; and, that the Director of Planning and Development Services be authorized to execute the Development Permit, on behalf of The City, subject to: The Developer obtaining all necessary Building Permits and completing all Building Fire and Health Inspections; The Developer submitting a final Irrigation Plan to be approved by the Director of Community Services prior to a Building Permit being issued; and, The Developer complying with the requirements of City Council's Zoning Bylaw No. 1 of 1987, as amended." PAGE4

5 7.3 Report from Planner 1 dated August 27, 2013, along with Correspondences from Sharon Paproski dated August 30, 2013, and Allan and Julie McNay dated September 2, 2013, all with respect to Development Permit Application th Avenue East- Group Home. (RPT#PDS ) Sharon Paproski outlined her concerns with the development, such as parking requirements, busing and a decrease in current property values within the neighborhood. Linda Douglas, on behalf of the Native Coordinating Council, provided an overview of the Council and the program that will be conducted out of the Group Home, along with the requirements of the Organization with respect to the Group Home Moved by Councillor M. Ring, Seconded by Councillor C. Miller. AND RESOLVED: That the Report from Planner 1 dated August 27, 2013, along with Correspondences from Sharon Paproski dated August 30, 2013, and Allan and Julie McNay dated September 2, 2013, all with respect to Development Permit Application th Avenue East - Group Home be received; and, that the following recommendation of the Planner 1, as contained therein, be approved: "That the Development Permit Application for a Group Home to be located at th Avenue East, legally described as Lot 6, Block F, Plan No. 83PA15793, be approved; and, that Director of Planning and Development Services be authorized to execute the Development Permit, on behalf of The City, subject to: The proposed Group Home being licensed or approved under Provincial Statutes; The proposed Group Home obtaining a Building Permit and required Municipal Fire/Building Safety Inspections to ensure the development meets necessary Fire/Building Safety Code requirements; The proposed Group Home receiving a Provincial Health Inspection and meeting the necessary health requirements; and, PAGES

6 4. The total number of residents for all Group Homes located on the same side of the street, within the same block and opposite block face, shall not exceed the total allowable number of twenty-five (25)." 7.4 Report from Property Coordinator II dated August 28, 201 3, with respect to Public Notification - Discounted Isolated Residential Sales. (RPT#PDS ) Moved by Councillor T. Scharkowski, Seconded by Councillor M. Ring. AND RESOLVED: That the Report from Property Coordinator II dated August 28, 2013, with respect to Public Notification - Discounted Isolated Residential Sales be received; and, that the following recommendations of the Property Coordinator II, as contained therein, be approved: "1. That the following properties be sold at the discounted price stated: Legal Description Civic Address Discounted Price Lots 26 & 27, Block 56, Plan G 922-1ih St. West $7, Lot 9, Block 14, Plan A ih St. West $6, Lot 33, Block 67, Plan Lot 16, Block 67, Plan G ih St. West $4, Lots 12 to 15, Block 60, Plan H h St. West $18, Lot 35, Block 67, Plan Lot 25, Block 67, Plan G h St. West $14, Lot 40 Block 67, Plan Lois 14 & 15, Block 66, Plan B h St. West $6, Lots 32 to 34, Block 16, Plan B h Street West $11,027.76; and, 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Sale and Development Agreements, on behalf of The City, for the properties stated above, once prepared." PAGE6

7 8. PRESENTATIONS, DELEGATIONS & RELATED REPORTS: 8.1 Correspondence from President, Prince Albert Fire Fighters Charity Fund, received August 28, 2013, requesting The City's support in raising awareness of Breast Cancer during the month of October and Permission to utilize Vehicle Wraps and Banners on two (2) Fire Trucks, in conjunction with the Fundraising Event. Cole Tait, President, Prince Albert Fire Fighters Charity Fund, requested The City's permission to utilize Vehicle Wraps and Banners on two (2) Fire Trucks for the month of October, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Moved by Councillor C. Miller, Seconded by Councillor T. Zurakowski, AND RESOLVED: That the Correspondence from President, Prince Albert Fire Fighters Charity Fund, received August 28, 2013, requesting The City's support in raising awareness of Breast Cancer during the month of October and Permission to utilize Vehicle Wraps and Banners on two (2) Fire Trucks, in conjunction with the Fundraising Event be received; and, that the following be approved: That the use of Vehicle Wraps and Banners on two (2) Fire Trucks be referred to the Fire and Emergency Services Department, as approved; and, That the design of the Vehicle Wraps be referred to the Mayor's Office for approval. PAGE7

8 8.2 Correspondence from Director of Residential Sales, Ranch Ehrlo Society, dated September 5, 2013, requesting permission to address members of Council regarding the Second Annual Youth Activity Fair, to be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre. Kevin Mugford, Director of Residential Sales, Ranch Ehrlo Society, outlined details of the Second Annual Youth Activity Fair that is being held in Prince Albert Moved by Councillor T. Zurakowski, Seconded by Councillor C. Miller. AND RESOLVED: That the Correspondence from Director of Residential Sales, Ranch Ehrlo Society, dated September 5, 2013, requesting permission to address members of Council regarding the Second Annual Youth Activity Fair, to be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre be received as information and filed. 9. COMM,UNICATIONS/PETITIONS PACKAGE: Moved by Councillor D. Cody, Seconded by Councillor L. Atkinson: That the Communications/Petitions Package Item Nos and 9.2 be received and referred, as indicated. 9.1 Media Releases: a. Road Closed -Central Avenue from 10th to 11 1 h Street starting on Wednesday, August 7 dated August 7, b. Registrations are now being accepted for fall programs at the Alfred Jenkins Field House dated August 8, c. Winners of the Transit Survey Draw dated August 9, d. Road Closure - River Street East from 5th to 6th Avenue dated August 9, e. Pavement Upgrades - Central Avenue from 18th to 19th Street dated August 9, PAGES

9 f. City's Anti-Graffiti Paint Program Extended to September 6th dated August 12, g. Road Restriction - August 13, th Street East from 3rd to 4th Avenue dated h. i. j. k. I. m. n. 0. p. Road Closure - ih Street East from 8 1 h Avenue to Boulevard Drive dated August 13, Pavement Upgrades on 15th Street West from 13th to 1 i h Avenue dated August 14, Traffic Restrictions on Diefenbaker Bridge for Sask Power on Thursday, August 15th dated August 14, Little Red River Park Remains Closed While City Fully Assesses Flooding Damages dated August 20, Road Closure on gth Avenue West from 1ih to 25 1 h Street dated August 20, Rear Lane Pavement Upgrades - Muzzy Drive to Attree Bay dated August 20, Scrap Tires Accepted Free of Charge at the Prince Albert Landfill dated August 22, Road Closed - Central Avenue from 14th to 15th Street on Friday, August 23rd, 2013 dated August 22, Kinsmen Waterslides Closed for the Season dated August 22, q. Road Closure - August 22, nd Street West from 1st to 2nd Avenue dated r. s. Kinsmen Water Park Closes for the Season dated August 23, Road Closures starting on Monday, August 26 1 h, 2013 dated August 23, t. Road Closure - August 26, River Street West from 4th to 5 1 h Avenue dated u. Road Restriction - August 26, h Street East from 2nd to 3rd Avenue dated PAGE9

10 v. CANCELLED- Road Closure- River Street West from 4th to 5th Avenue dated August 27, w. Intersection Restrictions - 15th Street and 1oth Avenue East dated August 27, x. Road Closure - 6th Avenue West from 19th to 20th Street dated August 27, y. Restrictions on Highway 55 Bridge Lifted dated August 28, z. Road Closure Extended - 6th Avenue West from 18th to 20th Street dated August 28, aa. Road Closure - River Street East from 6 1 h to ih Avenue dated August 28, cc. Road Closure h Street West between 1st Avenue and Central dated August 30, dd. Intersection Closure - 1st Avenue West and 11th Street dated August 30, ee. Road Closures on 9th Avenue West from 13th - 20th Street for Pavement Upgrades dated September 3, That the Media Releases with respect to Road Closed - Central Avenue from 1Oth to 11th Street starting on Wednesday, August 7 dated August 7, 2013; Registrations are now being accepted for fall programs at the Alfred Jenkins Field House dated August 8, 2013; Winners of the Transit Survey Draw dated August 9, 2013; Road Closure River Street East from 5th to 6th Avenue dated August 9, 2013; Pavement Upgrades - Central Avenue from 18th to 19th Street dated August 9, 2013; City's Anti-Graffiti Paint Program Extended to September 6th dated August 12, 2013; Road Restriction - 15th Street East from 3rd to 4th Avenue dated August 13, 2013; Road Closure -7th Street East from 8th Avenue to Boulevard Drive dated August 13, 2013; Pavement Upgrades on 15th Street West from 13th to 17th Avenue dated August 14, 2013; Traffic Restrictions on Diefenbaker Bridge for Sask Power on Thursday, August 15th dated August 14, 2013; Little Red River Park Remains Closed While City Fully Assesses Flooding Damages dated August 20, 2013; Road Closure on 9th Avenue West from PAGE10

11 17th to 25th Street dated August 20, 2013; Rear Lane Pavement Upgrades - Muzzy Drive to Attree Bay dated August 20, 2013; Scrap Tires Accepted Free of Charge at the Prince Albert Landfill dated August 22, 2013; Road Closed- Central Avenue from 14th to 15th Street on Friday, August 23rd, 2013 dated August 22, 2013; Kinsmen Waterslides Closed for the Season dated August 22, 2013; Road Closure - 22nd Street West from 1st to 2nd Avenue dated August 22, 2013; Kinsmen Water Park Closes for the Season dated August 23, 2013; Road Closures starting on Monday, August 26th, 2013 dated August 23, 2013; Road Closure - River Street West from 4th to 5th Avenue dated August 26, 2013; Road Restriction - 15th Street East from 2nd to 3rd Avenue dated August 26, 2013; CANCELLED - Road Closure - River Street West from 4th to 5th Avenue dated August 27, 2013; Intersection Restrictions - 15th Street and 10th Avenue East dated August 27, 2013; Road Closure -6th Avenue West from 19th to 20th Street dated August 27, 2013; Restrictions on Highway 55 Bridge Lifted dated August 28, 2013; Road Closure Extended - 6th Avenue West from 18th to 20th Street dated August 28, 2013; Road Closure River Street East from 6th to?'h Avenue dated August 28, 201 3; Road Closure- 12th Street West between 1st Avenue and Central dated August 30, 2013; Intersection Closure - 1st Avenue West and 11th Street dated August 30, 2013; and, Road Closures on gth Avenue West from 13th- 20th Street for Pavement Upgrades dated September 3, 2013, be received as information and filed. 9.1 bb. Media Release - Pruning Ban for Elm Trees Lifted dated August 30, Moved by Councillor T. Zurakowski, Seconded by Councillor C. Miller. AND RESOLVED: That the Media Release with respect to Pruning Ban for Elm Trees Lifted dated August 30, 2013, be received as information and filed Moved by Councillor D. Cody, Seconded by Councillor L. Atkinson. AND RESOLVED: That the Communications/Petitions Package Item Nos. 9.1 and 9.2 be received and referred, as indicated. SEPTEMBER 9, PAGE 11

12 0656. Moved by Councillor D. Cody, Seconded by Councillor C. Miller. AND RESOLVED: That this Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to consider the Consent Agenda, Reports of Administration & Committees and Unfinished Business. COUNCIL WENT INTO COMMITIEE OF THE WHOLE: Councillor T. Scharkowski assumed the Chair at 5:40 p.m. 10. CONSENT AGENDA: 10.2 Report from Transportation Project Manager dated August 21, 2013, with respect to Tender No. 91 of Special Needs Transit Vehicle Purchase. (RPT#PW-13-67) That the Report from Transportation Project Manager dated August 21, 2013, with respect to Tender No. 91 of Special Needs Transit Vehicle Purchase be received; and, that the following recommendations of the Transportation Project Manager, as contained therein, be approved: "1. That Tender No. 91 of 2013, for the purchase of a Special Needs Transit Vehicle, be awarded to First Bus Centre Inc., in the amount of $68,921.10, plus applicable taxes; 2. That the purchase of the vehicle and costs to prepare the vehicle for use, be funded as follows: a. b. Seventy-five percent (75%) of the total cost to a maximum of $50,000 from the Provincial Grant; and, The remainder from the allocation for Special Needs Transit Vehicles from the Equipment and Fleet Reserve; and, PAGE12

13 3. That the Public Works Department be authorized to proceed with purchasing a second Special Needs Transit Vehicle from First Bus Centre Inc., in the amount of $68,921, plus applicable taxes, to be funded entirely from the Equipment and Fleet Reserve." Moved by Councillor M. Ring. AND RESOLVED: That the Consent Agenda Item No be received; and, that the recommendations contained therein be approved, as indicated. 11. REPORTS OF ADMINISTRATION & COMMITTEES: 10.1 Report from Fleet Manager dated August 19, 2013, with respect to Tender No. 93 of Rubber Tire Excavator and Tender No. 94 of Sale of Used Excavator- Unit No.5. (RPT#PW-13-65) Moved by Councillor D. Cody, AND RESOLVED: That the Report from Fleet Manager dated August 19, 2013, with respect to Tender No. 93 of Rubber Tire Excavator and Tender No. 94 of Sale of Used Excavator - Unit No. 5 be received and referred back to Administration for further review and report Report from Chief Clerk dated August 19, 2013, with respect to Account List No. 14 of 2013 in the amount of $7,940, (RPT#FIN-CC-13-15) Moved by Councillor C. Miller. AND RESOLVED: That the Report from Chief Clerk dated August 19, 2013, with respect to Account List No. 14 of 2013 in the amount of $7,940,448.95, be received as information and filed. PAGE13

14 11.10 Reports from City Assessor dated July 30 and September 4, 2013, both with respect to Request for Tax Exemption th Street East- Family Futures Inc. (RPT#FIN and RPT#FIN-13-57) Moved by Councillor M. Ring, AND RESOLVED: That the Reports from City Assessor dated July 30 and September 4, 2013, both with respect to Request for Tax Exemption th Street East - Family Futures Inc. be received; and, that the following be approved: 1. That the request from Family Futures Inc. for a tax exemption at 196-9th Street East, be denied; and, 2. That a Tax Abatement for Family Futures Inc. for the property located at 196-9th Street East, be approved, in the amount of $6,506.89, which includes Municipal, Separate School and Public School Division amounts for the 2013 taxation year Report from City Manager dated August 9, 2013, with respect to Increase to the Passenger Facility Fee- Prince Albert Municipal Airport. (RPT#CM ) Moved by Councillor D. Cody, AND RESOLVED: That the Report from City Manager dated August 9, 2013, with respect to Increase to the Passenger Facility Fee - Prince Albert Municipal Airport be received; and, that the following recommendations of the City Manager, as contained therein, be approved: "1. That Administration implement a Four (4) Year Passenger Facility Fee for the Prince Albert Municipal Airport, which would involve the following fee structure: a No change to fees; b No change to fees; c Increase fees from $10 to $15; and, d No change to fees; PAGE14

15 2. That the City Manager's Office advise the Air Transport Association of Canada of the changes to the fee structure; and, 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute Memorandum of Agreements with Pronto Airways, West Wind Aviation, and any other Airlines operating at the Prince Albert Municipal Airport, for a four (4) year Passenger Facility Fee from July 15, 2013 to July 14, 2017." 11.2 Report from Assistant City Clerk dated August 9, 2013, with respect to Amendment to Term of Committee, Commission and Board Appointments. (BYLAW NO. 35 OF 2013) (RPT#CORP-CLK-13-18) Moved by Mayor G. Dionne. AND RESOLVED: That the Report from Assistant City Clerk dated August 9, 2013, with respect to Amendment to Term of Committee, Commission and Board Appointments - Bylaw No. 35 of 2013 be received; and, that the following recommendations of the Assistant City Clerk, as contained therein, be approved: " That the term for City Council's Current 2013 Committee, Commission and Board Appointments be extended to December 31, 2014; That Bylaw No. 35 of 2013 receive three (3) readings; and, That consideration of Bylaw No. 35 of 2013 be laid on the table and brought up under the Order of Business "Introduction and Consideration of Bylaws"." PAGE15

16 11.3 Report from City Clerk dated August 23, 2013, with respect to Repeal Administrative Review Bylaw No. 33 of (BYLAW NO. 34 OF 2013) (RPT#CORP-CLK-13-17) Moved by Mayor G. Dionne. AND RESOLVED: That the Report from City Clerk dated August 23, 2013, with respect to Repeal Administrative Review Bylaw No. 33 of Bylaw No. 34 of 2013 be received; and, that the following recommendations of the City Clerk, as contained therein, be approved: "1. That Bylaw No. 34 of 2013 receive three (3) readings; and, 2. That consideration of Bylaw No. 34 of 2013 be laid on the table and brought up under the Order of Business "Introduction and Consideration of Bylaws"." 11.4 Report from Manager of Capital Planning and Strategic Services dated June 24, 2013, with respect to Proposed Traffic Calming Framework. (RPT#PW-13-52) 0664 Moved by Councillor M. Ring, AND RESOLVED: That the Report from Manager of Capital Planning and Strategic Services dated June 24, 2013, with respect to Proposed Traffic Calming Framework be received; and, that the following recommendations of the Manager of Capital Planning and Strategic Services, as contained therein, be approved: "1. 2. That the Draft Traffic Calming Framework, as outlined in the Report from the Manager of Capital Planning and Strategic Services dated June 24, 2013, be accepted in Principle; That the Geometric Design proposed for the Olive Diefenbaker Drive Corridor, between Bradbury Drive and Muzzy Drive, as outlined in the Report from the Manager of Capital Planning and Strategic Services dated June 24, 2013, be endorsed as a Traffic Calming Pilot Project; PAGE16

17 That Administration be authorized to procure rubberized bumper curbs in 2013, for a temporary Traffic Island configuration during the Pilot Project, at an estimated cost between $5,000 and $10,000, to be funded either by the Fiscal Stabilization Fund, or a Capital Budget Project Surplus, as determined at a later date; That the $25,000 estimate for Traffic Calming upgrades on Olive Diefenbaker Drive be submitted to the Budget Committee, for consideration and potential inclusion within the 2014 General Fund Capital Budget, to address the conversion of the temporary rubberized bumper curbs to cast in-place infilled concrete islands; That Administration develop a formal Traffic Calming Policy, based on the Framework, as outlined in the Report from the Manager of Capital Planning and Strategic Services dated June 24, 2013, and any other pertinent observations or discoveries made during the trial period, following the completion of a one (1) year evaluation of the Olive Diefenbaker Drive Corridor Pilot Project; and, That Administration approach the various School Boards to query interest in pursuing a program with Saskatchewan Government Insurance and the Prince Albert Police Service, similar to the "Silhouettes for Safety" partnership ongoing within The City of Saskatoon." PAGE17

18 11.5 Report from Water Treatment Plant Manager dated August 7, 2013, with respect to 2012 Annual Notice to Consumers. (RPT#PW-13-64) Moved by Councillor R. Orr. AND RESOLVED: That the Report from Water Treatment Plant Manager dated August 7, 2013, with respect to 2012 Annual Notice to Consumers be received; and, that the following recommendations of the Water Treatment Plant Manager, as contained therein, be approved: "1. That the Report from the Water Treatment Plant Manager dated August 7, 2013, be available to all consumers via posting on The City's Website at and, as well, through a Media Release; and, 2. That Administration notify the Water Security Agency of The City of Prince Albert's compliance in completing the 2012 Annual Notice to Consumers." 11.6 Report from Director of Public Works dated August 20, 2013, with respect to Annual Monitoring - Bioreactor. (RPT#PW-13-66) Moved by Councillor D. Cody, AND RESOLVED: That the Report from Director of Public Works dated August 20, 2013, with respect to Annual Monitoring - Bioreactor be received and referred back to Administration for further review and report, including the process for decommissioning the Bioreactor. PAGE18

19 11.7 Reports from Development Coordinator dated June 26 and September 4, 2013, both with respect to Proposal for New Billboard Locations. (RPT#PDS and RPT#PDS ) Moved by Councillor M. Ring, AND RESOLVED: That the Reports from Development Coordinator dated June 26 and September 4, 2013, both with respect to Proposal for New Billboard Locations be received; and, that the following recommendations be approved: 1. That the following locations be approved for placement of permanent billboards on City Owned Property: a. Airport; b. Tourist Centre; c Block of 15 1 h Street East; d Block of 10 1 h Avenue West; and, e. North Corridor of the City; That Administration bring forward a Zoning Bylaw Amendment to accommodate billboards on the proposed locations, as outlined in the Report from the Development Coordinator dated June 26, 2013; and, That Administration prepare the Tender Documents and necessary License Agreements, and proceed with a public tender, if the Zoning Bylaw Amendment is approved. PAGE19

20 11.8 Report from Development Coordinator dated August 9, 2013, with respect to Request for Portable Sign in Pehonan Parkway. (RPT#PDS ) Moved by Councillor R. Orr, AND RESOLVED: That the Report from Development Coordinator dated August 9, 2013, with respect to Request for Portable Sign in Pehonan Parkway be received; and, that the following recommendation of the Development Coordinator, as contained therein, be approved: "That the request from the Ministry of Environment to place a sign within the Pehonan Parkway, as identified on the Site Plan attached to the Report from the Development Coordinator dated August 9, 2013, be approved." 11.9 Report from Development Coordinator dated August 26, 2013, with respect to Portable Sign Bylaw Amendment & Proposed Portable Sign h Street West. (BYLAW NO.5 OF 2013) (RPT#PDS-13-86) Mayor G. Dionne was excused from the meeting at 6:48p.m Moved by Councillor T. Zurakowski. AND RESOLVED: That the Report from Development Coordinator dated August 26, 2013, with respect to Portable Sign Bylaw Amendment & Proposed Portable Sign th Street West - Bylaw No. 5 of 2013 be received; and, that the following recommendations of the Development Coordinator, as contained therein, be approved: " That Bylaw No. 5 of 2013 receive third and final reading; That the Digital Portable Sign Application at 85-15th Street West, legally described as Lots 27-32, Block 6, Plan No. E, be approved; and, that the Director of Planning and Development Services be authorized to execute the Sign Permit, on behalf of The City, subject to Bylaw No. 5 of 2013 being passed; and, That consideration of Bylaw No. 5 of 2013 be laid on the table and brought up under the Order of Business "Unfinished Business- Bylaws"." SEPTEMBER PAGE 20

21 11.11 Report from City Assessor dated August 9, 2013, with respect to Tax Adjustment th Street West. (RPT#FIN-13-52) Moved by Councillor R. Orr. AND RESOLVED: That the Report from City Assessor dated August 9, 2013, with respect to Tax Adjustment th Street West be received; and, that the following recommendation of the City Assessor, as contained therein, be approved: "That a tax rebate in the amount of $319.97, to compensate for an assessment error in 2012, be approved for the property located at h Street West." Report from City Assessor dated August 12, 2013, with respect to Request for Tax Relief st Avenue West - South Hill Childcare Co-op. (RPT#FIN-13-53) Moved by Councillor M. Ring, AND RESOLVED: That the Report from City Assessor dated August 12, 2013, with respect to Request for Tax Relief st Avenue West- South Hill Childcare Co-op be received; and, that the following recommendation of the City Assessor, as contained therein, be approved: "That the tax abatement request for the South Hill Childcare Co-op located at st Avenue West, in the amount of $2,052.33, including Public School and Separate School Division amounts, be approved." PAGE 21

22 11.13 Report from City Assessor dated August 20, 2013, with respect to Multi Year Tax Exemption Marquis Road - Habitat for Humanity. (RPT#FIN-13-54) Moved by Councillor M.D. Tweidt. AND RESOLVED: That the Report from City Assessor dated August 20, 2013, with respect to Multi-Year Tax Exemption Marquis Road - Habitat for Humanity be received ; and, that the following recommendations of the City Assessor, as contained therein, be approved: "1. That a tax refund of $14,626.96, representing the 2012 taxes, and a tax abatement of $21,197.51, representing the 2013 taxes, at 911 Marquis Road, be approved, subject to The City being satisfied that only Habitat for Humanity will benefit from the tax relief; 2. That the City Solicitor be authorized to prepare a four (4) year Tax Exemption Agreement to commence in 2014, between The City and Habitat for Humanity; and, 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement, on behalf of The City, once prepared." Mayor G. Dionne returned to the meeting at 6:52 p.m Report from City Assessor dated August 21, 2013, with respect to Tax Refund Request-!=our (4) Condominium Units th Street West Norsask Plumbing and Heating Ltd. (RPT#FIN-13-51) Moved by Councillor R. Orr. AND RESOLVED: That the Report from City Assessor dated August 21, 2013, with respect to Tax Refund Request - Four (4) Condominium Units th Street West - Norsask Plumbing and Heating Ltd. be postponed for consideration at the next City Council meeting. SEPTEMBER 9, PAGE 22

23 11.15 Report from Assistant Director of Financial Services dated August 26, 2013, with respect to Purchase of Water Meters. (RPT#FIN-13-55) Moved by Councillor M.D. Tweidt. AND RESOLVED: That the Report from Assistant Director of Financial Services dated August 26, 2013, with respect to Purchase of Water Meters be received; and, that the following recommendation of the Director of Financial Services, as contained therein, be approved: "That Administration be authorized to purchase the following Water Meter Inventory: 1. Six Hundred and Fifty (650) Neptune 5/8 inch Radio Read R900i Water Meters; 2. Four Hundred (400) Neptune % inch Radio Read R900i Water Meters; 3. Fifteen (15) Neptune 1.5 inch Radio Read R900i Water Meters; 4. One Hundred and Fifty (150) Neptune Meter Interface Units; and, 5. One Hundred and Fifty (150) Neptune Meter Interface Unit Brackets." Report from City Manager dated September 5, 2013, with respect to City of Prince Albert - Response to Shore Gold Environmental Impact Statement. (RPT#CM-13-26) Moved by Mayor G. Dionne, AND RESOLVED: That the Report from City Manager dated September 5, 2013, with respect to City of Prince Albert - Response to Shore Gold Environment Impact Statement be received; and, that the following recommendations be approved: 1. That the Meyers Norris Penny Report entitled "City of Prince Albert: Response to Shore Gold Environmental Impact Statement", be endorsed; and, PAGE 23

24 2. That the Mayor forward the Meyers Norris Penny Report to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, Government of Saskatchewan, Prince Albert MLA's, Provincial Chamber of Commerce, Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce, and whomever else requests a copy Report from Manager of Capital Projects dated September 4, 2013, with respect to Sewage Pumping Stations Upgrades Tender Award. (RPT#PW ) Moved by Councillor M. Ring, AND RESOLVED: That the Report from Manager of Capital Projects dated September 4, 2013, with respect to Sewage Pumping Stations Upgrades Tender Award be received ; and, that the following recommendations of the Manager of Capital Projects, as contained therein, be approved: 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: "1. That the Sewage Pumping Stations Upgrades Tender be awarded to Graham Construction Ltd. in the amount of $3,763,000, plus $188,150 in applicable Goods and Services Taxes; 2. That Administration provide a Strategic Plan to specifically use future 2014, 2015 and 2016 Gas Tax Revenues for Sewage Pumping Station Upgrades; and, 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Contracts, on behalf of The City, once prepared." Moved by Councillor M. Ring. AND RESOLVED: That this Committee rise and report. Mayor G. Dionne resumed the Chair at 7:05p.m Moved by Councillor T. Scharkowski, Seconded by Councillor C. Miller, AND RESOLVED: That the Report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. PAGE 24

25 13. MAYOR & COUNCILLORS FORUM: 14. INQUIRIES: 14.1 Inquiry from Councillor T. Scharkowski to the Director of Community Services: "Can a date for completion of the boulevard on Muzzy Drive, between Guy Drive and Gillingham Crescent be provided, as the homes are now finished." The Director of Community Services, in responding to the Inquiry, indicated that the work has now been completed and if there is any additional work in area required, please contact the Community Services Department Inquiry from Councillor D. Cody to the Director of Community Services: "Can the weeds be cleaned up on 15th Street East from Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology to Good Shepherd Villa." The Director of Community Services, in responding to the Inquiry, indicated crews will complete the work next week, and, if there is any debris in area to remove, a special project will be brought forward in the budget to remove the debris. Councillor T. Zurakowski to the Director of Community Services: "Could an update regarding Rotary Trail be provided, such as what has been completed so far this year, what is left to complete, and what is the plan for next year." Councillor T. Zurakowski to the Director of Community Services: "Could the trees and bushes in the rear lane behind 617 and st Street West be trimmed, or can we request the Owner to complete the work." PAGE 25

26 Councillor T. Zurakowski to the Director of Public Works: "Could the Traffic Manager advise how to increase safety for the Crosswalks at 6 1 h Avenue West and 26 1 h Street." Councillor T. Zurakowski to the Director of Community Services: "Could an update be provided on what work the 2"d Tree Trimming Crew are working on and what work they have completed." Councillor T. Zurakowski to the Director of Community Services: "Why were the trees and bushes cut on the south end of 4 th Avenue West at the South Hill Cemetery, and who completed the work." Councillor M.D. Tweidt to the Director of Public Works: "Could a crosswalk with proper signage be installed on Southwood Drive to access the Park, and possibly even another crosswalk further down the street." Councillor M. Ring to the Director of Community Services: "Could a connection from Rotary Trail be placed at the corner of Barton Drive and Bradbury Drive, as currently there is only access through a grass parkway." Councillor T. Scharkowski to the Director of Community Services: "When will the Park Space at the northwest corner of Guy Drive be completed." PAGE 26

27 Councillor T. Scharkowski to the Director of Public Works: "Could 8 1 h to 1ih Street East between 1st and 6th Avenues be reviewed as one-way streets to assist with traffic flow. " Councillor C. Miller to the Director of Public Works: "Could School Zone and Speed Limit Signs be installed at Wesmore School." Councillor C. Miller to the Director of Public Works: "Could the requirement for rinsing out cans and plastics before going to recycling be reviewed." Councillor R. Orr to the Director of Public Works: "Could crews pass by a Garbage or Recycling Bin if it was overloaded, so debris is not falling out and neighbors having to clean up what is left over." Councillor R. Orr to the Director of Public Works: "Could the Traffic Manager investigate closing the most westerly Intersection of Riverside Drive to reroute traffic from the old Shellbrook Highway north, instead of on Riverside Drive." Mayor Dionne, in responding to the Inquiry, indicated that a report will be coming forward soon regarding this matter. SEPTEMBER 9, PAGE 27

28 15. INTRODUCTION & CONSIDERATION OF BYLAWS: 15.1 Bylaw No. 34 of 2013, a Bylaw to repeal the Administrative Review Bylaw No. 33 of Bylaw No. 35 of 2013, a Bylaw to amend City Council's Procedure Bylaw No. 10 of 2005, as amended, to amend the Term for Committees, Commissions and Boards Moved by Councillor R. Orr, Seconded by Councillor C. Miller. AND RESOLVED: That Bylaw Nos. 34 and 35 of 2013 be introduced and read a first time. FIRST READING OF BYLAW Moved by Councillor R. Orr, Seconded by Councillor C. Miller. AND RESOLVED: That Bylaw Nos. 34 and 35 of 2013 be now read a second time. SECOND READING OF BYLAW Moved by Councillor R. Orr, Seconded by Councillor C. Miller. AND RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That leave be granted to read Bylaw Nos. 34 and 35 of 2013 a third time Moved by Councillor R. Orr, Seconded by Councillor C. Miller. AND RESOLVED: That Bylaw Nos. 34 and 35 of 2013, be read a third time and passed; and, that Bylaw Nos. 34 and 35 of 2013, be now adopted, sealed and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. THIRD READING OF BYLAW PAGE 28

29 16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -BYLAWS: 16.1 Bylaw No. 5 of 2013, a Bylaw to amend City Council's Portable Sign Bylaw No. 22 of 2010, to amend Section 3 - Definitions and adding Section 25 - to allow for Electronic Variable Message Signs Moved by Councillor M. Ring, Seconded by Councillor R. Orr. AND RESOLVED: 17. GIVING NOTICE: That Bylaw No. 5 of 2013, be read a third time and passed; and, that Bylaw No. 5 of 2013, be now adopted, sealed and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. THIRD READING OF BYLAW 17.1 Councillor C. Miller served the following Notice of Motion upon members of Council for consideration at the next City Council meeting: "That Bylaw Enforcement return to a Division of the Public Works Department." 17.2 Councillor L. Atkinson served the following Notice of Motion upon members of Council for consideration at today's City Council meeting: "That tree replanting cease within the Community Services Department and new trees only be replanted at the request of the resident." 17.3 Councillor R. Orr served the following Notice of Motion upon members of Council for consideration at the next City Council meeting: "1. 2. That the Traffic Manager bring forward recommendations to reduce traffic speed of commercial trucks to 40 kilometers per hour on 15th Street West and advise if traffic can be restricted from 7:00a.m. until 7:00p.m. daily. That the Traffic Manager review whether gravel hauling could be moved from 15th Street West to Lincoln Park Road." PAGE 29

30 18. MOTIONS: 18.1 Motion from Councillor L. Atkinson to City Council: "That tree replanting cease within the Community Services Department and new trees only be replanted at the request of the resident." Moved by Councillor L. Atkinson, Seconded by Councillor C. Miller. AND RESOLVED: That pursuant to the provisions of City Council's Procedure Bylaw No. 10 of 2005, as amended, that the Notice Provisions be waived, to permit Councillor L. Atkinson's Motion, that tree replanting cease within the Community Services Department and new trees only be replanted at the request of residents, to be considered at this time Moved by Councillor L. Atkinson, Seconded by Councillor C. Miller. AND RESOLVED: That tree replanting cease within the Community Services Department and new trees only be replanted at the request of the resident. 19. ADJOURNMENT- 7:37 P.M.: Moved by Councillor D. Cody, Seconded by Councillor M.D. Tweidt, AND RESOLVED: That this Council do now adjourn. MAYOR G. DIONNE MINUTES ADOPTED THIS 23R 0 DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A.D PAGE 30