AT REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN, Wednesday, December 16, 2020
AT A MEETING OF City Council
AT 1:30 PM
These are considered a draft rendering of the official minutes. Official minutes can be obtained through the Office of the City Clerk once approved.
Present: | Mayor Sandra Masters, in the Chair Councillor Lori Bresciani (Videoconference) Councillor John Findura (Videoconference) Councillor Bob Hawkins (Videoconference) Councillor Dan LeBlanc (Videoconference) Councillor Jason Mancinelli (Videoconference) Councillor Landon Mohl Councillor Terina Shaw Videoconference) Councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk (Videoconference) Councillor Andrew Stevens Councillor Shanon Zachidniak (Videoconference) |
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Also in Attendance: | City Clerk, Jim Nicol Deputy City Clerk, Amber Ackerman City Manager, Chris Holden City Solicitor, Byron Werry (Videoconference) Executive Director, Citizen Services, Kim Onrait (Videoconference) Executive Director, Louise Folk (Videoconference) Executive Director, City Planning & Community Development, Diana Hawryluk Executive Director, Financial Strategy & Sustainability, Barry Lacey Director, Land, Real Estate & Facilities, Shauna Bzdel (Videoconference) |
(The meeting commenced in the absence of Councillor Mohl.)
Confirmation of Agenda
Councillor Lori Bresciani moved, seconded by Councillor Andrew Stevens, AND IT WAS RESOLVED, that the agenda for this meeting be approved, as submitted, after adding report CR20-108 Regina Police Service 2021 Operating and Capital Budget and that the delegations be heard in the order they are called forward by Mayor Masters.
Adoption of Minutes
Councillor Bob Hawkins moved, seconded by Councillor John Findura, AND IT WAS RESOLVED, that the minutes for the meeting held on December 2, 2020 be adopted, as circulated.
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS REPORT
CR20-108 Regina Police Service 2021 Operating and Capital Budget
Recommendation
That City Council: 1. Approve the 2021 Regina Police Service Operating Budget, which includes estimated gross operating expenditures of $99,562,700 and revenues of $10,317,600, resulting in a Net Operating Budget of $89,245,100. 2. Approve the 2021 Capital Budget of $3,952,200 with capital funding to be determined by Regina City Council and an additional $128,000 funded by SGI. 3. Table this report to be considered at the City Council budget meetings in March 2021. |
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Lori Bresciani, AND IT WAS RESOLVED, that this report to be tabled to the City Council budget meeting in March 2021.
DELEGATIONS, ADVERTISED AND PUBLIC NOTICE BYLAWS
AND RELATED REPORTS
DE20-130 James Archibald, Arch Transco Ltd.: 3405 & 3431 Saskatchewan Drive - Zoning Bylaw & Official Community Plan Amendment
Pursuant to due notice the delegation was present.
The Mayor invited the delegation to come forward and be heard. James Archibald, representing Arch Transco Ltd., addressed Council. There were no questions of the delegation.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(11)(c) of City Council's Procedure Bylaw No. 9004, this brief was tabled until after consideration of CR20-97, a report from Regina Planning Commission respecting the same subject.
CR20-97 Regina Planning Commission: 3405 & 3431 Saskatchewan Drive - Zoning Bylaw & Official Community Plan Amendment - PL202000139
Recommendation
That City Council: 1. Amend Section 6 of Part B.6 of Design Regina: The Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2013-48 by establishing the authorization for the following properties to be rezoned to the MH – Mixed High-Rise Zone: 3405 and 3431 Saskatchewan Drive, legally described as Lots 42 & 43, Block 333, Plan No. 99RA05074 & Lot 6, Block 333, Plan OLD33. 2. Approve the application to rezone the properties located at 3405 and 3431 Saskatchewan Drive, legally described as Lots 42 & 43, Block 333, Plan No. 99RA05074 & Lot 6, Block 333, Plan OLD33, from IL – Light Industrial Zone to MH – Mixed High-Rise Zone. 3. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary bylaws to authorize the amendments to the respective bylaws. |
Councillor John Findura moved, seconded by Councillor Lori Bresciani that the recommendation of Regina Planning Commission contained in the report be concurred in.
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Councillor John Findura | ü | | |
Councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk | ü | | |
Councillor Bob Hawkins | ü | | |
Councillor Andrew Stevens | ü | | |
Councillor Lori Bresciani | ü | | |
Councillor Dan LeBlanc | ü | | |
Councillor Terina Shaw | ü | | |
Councillor Shanon Zachidniak | ü | | |
Councillor Jason Mancinelli | ü | | |
Mayor Sandra Masters | ü | | |
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The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
(Councillor Mohl arrived at the meeting.)
(Mayor Sandra Masters declared a conflict of interest, citing her position as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Regina Exhibition Association Limited until September 16, 2020, abstained from discussion and voting, and temporarily left the meeting.)
(Councillor Stevens assumed the Chair.)
CR20-96 Executive Committee: REAL COVID-19 Cashflow
Recommendation
That City Council: 1. Authorize the Executive Director, Financial Strategy and Sustainability for the City to negotiate, approve and enter into all necessary agreements with The Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) and HSBC Bank Canada on behalf of the City, and generally to do all things and to execute all documents and other papers in the name of the City in order to facilitate the change to REAL’s credit facilities as outlined in Appendix A to this report. 2. Instruct the City Solicitor to prepare amendments to Bylaw 2015-25, The Regina Exhibition Association Limited Borrowing and Guarantee Bylaw, 2015 to amend the credit facilities in that Bylaw based on the terms and conditions authorized by the Executive Director, Financial Strategy and Sustainability and Appendix A to this report. 3. Pursuant to clause 5.2(f) of the Unanimous Member’s Agreement for REAL, authorize REAL to amend the credit facilities outlined in REAL’s loan with HSBC Bank Canada based on Appendix A to this report. 4. Authorize the Executive Director, Financial Strategy and Sustainability, as the City’s proxy, to exercise the City’s voting rights in REAL to approve any organizational resolutions or documents that may be required of REAL in relation to the proposed changes to the credit facilities in Bylaw 2015-25 as outlined in this report. 5. Authorize the Executive Director, Financial Strategy and Sustainability to submit annual grant funding to REAL of $700,000 per year beginning in 2021 with the grant to be included in the 2021 General Operating Budget, on the following conditions: a. That the grant funding be used for the sole purpose of making principal and interest payments on the outstanding debt REAL has with HSBC Bank Canada. |
Tim Reid, representing Regina Exhibition Association Limited, was available for questions. There were no questions of Mr. Reid.
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Lori Bresciani, that the recommendation of Executive Committee contained in the report be concurred in.
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Councillor Lori Bresciani | ü | | |
Councillor John Findura | ü | | |
Councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk | ü | | |
Councillor Bob Hawkins | ü | | |
Councillor John Findura | ü | | |
Councillor Dan LeBlanc | ü | | |
Councillor Terina Shaw | ü | | |
Councillor Shanon Zachidniak | ü | | |
Councillor Jason Mancinelli | ü | | |
Councillor Andrew Stevens | ü | | |
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The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
2020-73 THE REGINA EXHIBITION ASSOCIATION LIMITED BORROWING AND GUARANTEE AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2020 (No.2)
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Daniel LeBlanc, AND IT WAS RESOLVED, that Bylaw No. 2020-73 be introduced and read a first time.
Bylaw was read a first time.
The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
The Clerk indicated that in light of meeting restrictions, interested parties were notified of the bylaw amendments. No one expressed a desire to address City Council.
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor John Findura, AND IT WAS RESOLVED, that Bylaw No. 2020-73 be introduced and read a second time.
Bylaw was read a second time.
The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Lori Bresciani, that City Council hereby consent to Bylaw No. 2020-73 going to third and final reading at this meeting.
The motion was put and declared CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Terina Shaw, AND IT WAS RESOLVED, that Bylaw No. 2020-73 be read a third time.
Bylaw was read a third and final time.
The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
(Mayor Masters returned to the Chair after the vote.)
2020-71 DESIGN REGINA: THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2020 (No. 5)
2020-72 THE REGINA ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2020 (No. 23)
2020-75 THE COMMITTEE AND PROCEDURE AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2020
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Lori Bresciani, AND IT WAS RESOLVED, that Bylaws No. 2020-71, 2020-72 and 2020-75 be introduced and read a first time.
Bylaws were read a first time.
The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
The Clerk indicated that in light of meeting restrictions, interested parties were notified of the bylaw amendments. No one expressed a desire to address City Council.
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor John Findura, AND IT WAS RESOLVED, that Bylaws No. 2020-71, 2020-72 and 2020-75 be introduced and read a second time.
Bylaws were read a second time.
The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Dan LeBlanc, that City Council hereby consents to Bylaws No. 2020-71, 2020-72 and 2020-75 going to third and final reading at this meeting.
The motion was put and declared CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Terina Shaw, AND IT WAS RESOLVED, that Bylaws No. 2020-71, 2020-72 and 2020-75 be read a third time.
Bylaws were read a third and final time.
The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
(Mayor Sandra Masters declared a conflict of interest, citing her position as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Regina Exhibition Association Limited until September 16, 2020, abstained from discussion and voting, and temporarily left the meeting.)
(Councillor Stevens assumed the Chair.)
PUBLIC NOTICE AND RELATED REPORTS
CR20-98 Executive Committee: Lease of City Property at 1700 Elphinstone Street
Recommendation
That City Council: 1. Approve the proposed 40-year lease agreement between the City of Regina and McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited as outlined in the body of this report.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designate, to resolve and approve the final terms and conditions of the lease agreement as outlined in the report.
3. Authorize the City Clerk to execute the lease agreement documents after review by the City Solicitor. |
Tim Reid, representing Regina Exhibition Association Limited, was available for questions. There were no questions of Mr. Reid.
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Bob Hawkins that the recommendation of Executive Committee contained in the report be concurred in.
Councillor Shanon Zachidniak moved, in amendment, seconded by Councillor Landon Mohl, that the Administration be directed to work with the Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL):
1. To develop an open, transparent and competitive procurement process that shall be applied to all future development/leasing opportunities;
2. Additionally, the evaluation process should give prioritization to local businesses and projects that contribute to the renewable Regina goal; and
3. That REAL report back to City Council on the proposed development and implementation timeline of this process in Q1 of 2021.
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Councillor Shanon Zachidniak | ü | | |
Councillor Landon Mohl | ü | | |
Councillor Jason Mancinelli | ü | | |
Councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk | ü | | |
Councillor Bob Hawkins | ü | | |
Councillor Andrew Stevens | ü | | |
Councillor Lori Bresciani | | ü | |
Councillor John Findura | ü | | |
Councillor Dan LeBlanc | ü | | |
Councillor Terina Shaw | | ü | |
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The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
The City Clerk called the vote on the main motion, as amended.
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Councillor Bob Hawkins | ü | | |
Councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk | ü | | |
Councillor Lori Bresciani | ü | | |
Councillor John Findura | ü | | |
Councillor Dan LeBlanc | ü | | |
Councillor Terina Shaw | ü | | |
Councillor Shanon Zachidniak | ü | | |
Councillor Landon Mohl | ü | | |
Councillor Jason Mancinelli | ü | | |
Councillor Andrew Stevens | ü | | |
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The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
(Mayor Masters returned to the meeting and assumed the Chair.)
DELEGATIONS AND RELATED REPORTS
DE20-131 Robert Goldman, Smith Street Lands Ltd., E. F. Anthony Merchant, Q.C., Merchant Law Firm, and Dave Brundige, Q.C., Willows Wellsch Orr & Brundige LLP: 1971 Albert Street - Property Tax Penalties
Pursuant to due notice the delegation was present.
The Mayor invited the delegation to come forward and be heard. Robert Goldman, representing Smith Street Lands Ltd., E. F. Anthony Merchant, Q.C., Merchant Law Firm, and Dave Brundige, Q.C., Willows Wellsch Orr & Brundige LLP, were present and answered a number of questions.
RECESS
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Landon Mohl, AND IT WAS RESOLVED, that the meeting recess at 3:00 p.m. for 5 minutes.
(The meeting reconvened at 3:05 p.m.)
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(11)(c) of City Council's Procedure Bylaw No. 9004, this brief was tabled until after consideration of CR20-99,a report from Executive Committee respecting the same subject.
RECESS
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 33 (2.1) of City Council's Procedure Bylaw No. 9004, Mayor Masters called for a 15 minute recess.
Council recessed at 3:56 p.m.
Council reconvened at 4:11 p.m.
CR20-99 1971 Albert Street - Property Tax Penalties
Recommendation
That City Council deny the request by Smith Street Lands Ltd. for a partial property tax reduction on 1971 Albert Street. |
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Landon Mohl that the recommendation of Executive Committee contained in the report be concurred in.
Councillor Bob Hawkins moved, seconded by Councillor Lori Bresciani, that this report be referred to the City Clerk to arrange a Special City Council meeting to be held before December 21, 2020, to include the following:
1. An in camera Committee of the Whole discussion between members of Council and the following delegations from the December 16, 2020 City Council meeting: Robert Goldman representing Smith Street Lands Ltd., E.F. Anthony Merchant, Q.C. representing Merchant Law Firm, and Dave Brundige representing Q.C. Willows Wellsch Orr & Brundige LLP; and
2. Upon conclusion of the in camera session, report back to City Council.
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Councillor Bob Hawkins | ü | | |
Councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk | ü | | |
Councillor Andrew Stevens | ü | | |
Councillor Lori Bresciani | ü | | |
Councillor John Findura | | ü | |
Councillor Dan LeBlanc | ü | | |
Councillor Terina Shaw | ü | | |
Councillor Shanon Zachidniak | ü | | |
Councillor Landon Mohl | ü | | |
Councillor Jason Mancinelli | ü | | |
Mayor Sandra Masters | ü | | |
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The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
DE20-132 Steve McLellan, Mounted Police Heritage Centre: Community Non-Profit Tax Exemptions – 2021
Pursuant to due notice the delegation was present.
The Mayor invited the delegation to come forward and be heard. Steve McLellan, representing the Mounted Police Heritage Centre, addressed Council and answered a number of questions.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(11)(c) of City Council's Procedure Bylaw No. 9004, this brief was tabled until after consideration of CR20-103, a report from Executive Committee respecting the same subject.
CR20-103 Executive Committee: Community Non-Profit Tax Exemptions - 2021
Recommendation
That City Council: 1. Approve the property tax exemptions listed in Appendix B subject to the Government of Saskatchewan approving the exemption or partial exemption of the education portion of the property tax levies where required. 2. Authorize the Executive Director, Financial Strategy & Sustainability or his delegate to apply for the approval of the Government of Saskatchewan on behalf of property owners for any exemption of the education portion of the property tax levies payable to the Government of Saskatchewan that is $25,000 or greater on an annual basis. 3. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary bylaw to authorize the property tax exemptions for 2021 for those properties that are receiving one-year tax exemptions as listed in Appendix B. 4. That the Girl Guides of Canada be added to Appendix B - 2021 Community Non-Profit Exemption Policy Applicants Recommended for Exemption. |
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Landon Mohl, that the recommendation of Executive Committee contained in the report be concurred in.
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Councillor Andrew Stevens | ü | | |
Councillor Lori Bresciani | ü | | |
Councillor John Findura | ü | | |
Councillor Dan LeBlanc | ü | | |
Councillor Terina Shaw | ü | | |
Councillor Shanon Zachidniak | ü | | |
Councillor Landon Mohl | ü | | |
Councillor Jason Mancinelli | ü | | |
Councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk | ü | | |
Councillor Bob Hawkins | ü | | |
Mayor Sandra Masters | ü | | |
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The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
DE20-133 Ann Perry, Circle Project, and Dave Edwards, de Lint + Edwards Architects: 3433 5th Avenue - Discretionary Use Application
Pursuant to due notice the delegation was present.
The Mayor invited the delegation to come forward and be heard. Ann Perry, representing Circle Project, and Dave Edwards, de Lint + Edwards Architects, addressed Council. There were no questions of the delegation.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(11)(c) of City Council's Procedure Bylaw No. 9004, this brief was tabled until after consideration of CR20-100, a report from Regina Planning Commission respecting the same subject.
CR20-100 Regina Planning Commission: 3433 5th Avenue - Discretionary Use Application (PL202000192)
Recommendation
That City Council: 1. Approve the discretionary use application to allow a proposed “Institution, Humanitarian Support” greater than 300 square metres but less than 1,000 square metres located at 3433 5th Avenue, being Lots A, B, & C, Block: 107, Plan No. EV4588 as shown in Appendix A-3.1. 2. Direct the Development Officer to issue a development permit subject to the following conditions: a. The development shall be generally consistent with the plans attached to this report as Appendix A-3.1 to A-3.4 inclusive, prepared by de Lint + Edwards Architects and dated August 2020. b. The applicant shall enter into a Development Levy Agreement. c. The applicant shall demonstrate the adequacy of existing water and sewer servicing for the proposed development. d. The development shall comply with all applicable standards and regulations in The Regina Zoning Bylaw, 2019-19. |
Councillor John Findura moved, seconded by Councillor Jason Mancinelli, that the recommendation of Regina Planning Commission contained in the report be concurred in.
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Councillor John Findura | ü | | |
Councillor Dan LeBlanc | ü | | |
Councillor Terina Shaw | ü | | |
Councillor Shanon Zachidniak | ü | | |
Councillor Landon Mohl | ü | | |
Councillor Jason Mancinelli | ü | | |
Councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk | ü | | |
Councillor Bob Hawkins | ü | | |
Councillor Andrew Stevens | ü | | |
Councillor Lori Bresciani | ü | | |
Mayor Sandra Masters | ü | | |
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The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND BYLAW
CM20-35 Truck Route on 9th Avenue North
Recommendation
That City Council: 1. Approve the amendments to The Regina Traffic Bylaw, 1997, No. 9900 (Traffic Bylaw) relating to changes to the Heavy or Long Haul Combination Routes & Areas map on 9th Avenue North as identified in this report. 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary bylaw to amend Schedule “B” to The Regina Traffic Bylaw, 1997, No. 9900 to reflect removing the portion of 9th Avenue North from Pasqua Street to Pinkie Road from the Heavy or Long Haul Combination Routes & Areas effective January 1, 2021. |
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Landon Mohl, that the recommendation of contained in the report be concurred in.
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Councillor Andrew Stevens | ü | | |
Councillor Bob Hawkins | ü | | |
Councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk | ü | | |
Councillor Landon Mohl | ü | | |
Councillor Jason Mancinelli | ü | | |
Councillor Shanon Zachidniak | ü | | |
Councillor Terina Shaw | ü | | |
Councillor Dan LeBlanc | ü | | |
Councillor John Findura | ü | | |
Councillor Lori Bresciani | ü | | |
Mayor Sandra Masters | ü | | |
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The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
2020-76 THE REGINA TRAFFIC AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2020 (No. 4)
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Shanon Zachidniak, AND IT WAS RESOLVED, that Bylaw No. 2020-76 be introduced and read a first time.
Bylaw was read a first time.
The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Jason Mancinelli, AND IT WAS RESOLVED, that Bylaw No. 2020-76 be introduced and read a second time.
Bylaw was read a second time.
The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Landon Mohl, that City Council hereby consent to Bylaw No. 2020-76 going to third and final reading at this meeting.
The motion was put and declared CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk, AND IT WAS RESOLVED, that Bylaw No. 2020-76 be read a third time.
Bylaw was read a third and final time.
The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Executive Committee
CR20-101 Advance Approval for Capital Projects and Community Investments
Recommendation
That City Council: 1. Approve $52,560,500 to be provided for the 2021 General Fund Capital projects identified in Appendix A to provide sufficient time for each project to meet deadlines and completion dates. 2. Approve $5,000,000 to be provided for the 2021 Utility Fund Capital projects identified in Appendix B to provide sufficient time for each project to meet deadlines and completion dates. 3. Approve $4,245,000 to be provided for the 2021 Community Investments allocation to allow community investments to be provided to funded agencies without delay. |
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Landon Mohl, that the recommendation of Executive Committee contained in the report be concurred in.
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Councillor Andrew Stevens | ü | | | |
Councillor Landon Mohl | ü | | | |
Councillor Jason Mancinelli | ü | | | |
Councillor Shanon Zachidniak | ü | | | |
Councillor Terina Shaw | ü | | | |
Councillor Dan LeBlanc | ü | | | |
Councillor John Findura | ü | | | |
Councillor Lori Bresciani | ü | | | |
| Councillor Bob Hawkins | ü | | |
| Councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk | ü | | |
Mayor Sandra Masters | ü | | | |
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The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
CR20-102 Daycare Centre Tax Exemptions
Recommendation
That City Council: 1. Approve a two-year tax exemption for the years 2021 and 2022 equal to 40 per cent of the taxes levied with respect to all properties in the city that are owned and operated by licensed non-profit childcare centres on the following conditions: a. The tax exemption shall only apply to the portion of the property that is occupied and used for or in conjunction with the childcare centre; and b. The tax exemption only applies to the property while it is being operated as a licensed childcare centre as defined by The Child Care Act, 2014; 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary tax exemption agreements and authorizing bylaw to provide the tax exemption to be brought forward at a future City Council date once all the exemption agreements have been signed; and 3. Authorize the City Manager or designate to apply to the Government of Saskatchewan on behalf of the property owners for any exemption of the education portion of the property taxes that is $25,000 or greater in any year during the term of exemption. 4. Direct Administration bring an information report to City Council in Q4 of 2021 that provides more information on the current state of the federal government’s work towards a national childcare program and any known impacts such a program will have on City policy. |
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Bob Hawkins, that the recommendation of Executive Committee contained in the report be concurred in.
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, in amendment, seconded by Councillor Jason Mancinelli, that the Mayor, on behalf of City Council, call on the Federal and Provincial Government to introduce an affordable universal childcare program.
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Councillor Andrew Stevens | ü | | |
Councillor Bob Hawkins | ü | | |
Councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk | ü | | |
Councillor Lori Bresciani | ü | | |
Councillor John Findura | ü | | |
Councillor Dan LeBlanc | ü | | |
Councillor Terina Shaw | | ü | |
Councillor Shanon Zachidniak | ü | | |
Councillor Landon Mohl | ü | | |
Councillor Jason Mancinelli | ü | | |
Mayor Sandra Masters | | ü | |
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The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
The Clerk called the vote on the main motion, as amended.
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Councillor Andrew Stevens | ü | | |
Councillor Lori Bresciani | ü | | |
Councillor John Findura | ü | | |
Councillor Dan LeBlanc | ü | | |
Councillor Terina Shaw | ü | | |
Councillor Shanon Zachidniak | ü | | |
Councillor Landon Mohl | ü | | |
Councillor Jason Mancinelli | ü | | |
Councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk | ü | | |
Councillor Bob Hawkins | ü | | |
Mayor Sandra Masters | | ü | |
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The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
CR20-104 2021 Outstanding Official Committee Appointment
Recommendation
That City Council: 1. Appoint Councillors Jason Mancinelli, Dan Leblanc and Shanon Zachidniak as members of the Regina Appeal Board for the period January 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021, pending consideration of a report in Q1 respecting citizen membership on the Board. 2. Approve the rotation schedule and appointment of the Deputy Mayor for 2021-2024 remain as status quo, that being appointed for two month terms except for one month appointments from March 2024 – December 2024. 3. Appoint Mayor Sandra Masters as the City of Regina’s non-voting member of Economic Development Regina’s Board of Directors. 4. Appoint Councillor Jason Mancinelli as City Council’s representative on the to the Regina Casual Employees’ Superannuation Plan Elected Officials’ Money Purchase Plan, Administrative Board. 5. Appoint City Manager Chris Holden as the City of Regina’s non- voting member of the Regina Exhibition Association Limited’s Board of Directors. |
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Bob Hawkins, that the recommendation of Executive Committee contained in the report be concurred in.
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Councillor Andrew Stevens | ü | | |
Councillor Bob Hawkins | ü | | |
Councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk | ü | | |
Councillor Landon Mohl | ü | | |
Councillor Jason Mancinelli | ü | | |
Councillor Shanon Zachidniak | ü | | |
Councillor Terina Shaw | ü | | |
Councillor Dan LeBlanc | ü | | |
Councillor John Findura | ü | | |
Councillor Lori Bresciani | ü | | |
Mayor Sandra Masters | ü | | |
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The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
CR20-105 2021 Citizen & Organization Appointments to Committee
Recommendation
That City Council approve: 1. The following appointments to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term of office indicated below: Jonathan Hayward January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022 Chris Mbah January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022 Shirley Rehm January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022 2. The following appointments to the Board of Police Commissioners for a term of office indicated below: Yashu Bither January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 Juliet Obianuju Bushi January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 Jada Yee January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 Colina Paul January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 3. The following appointments to the Board of Revision for a term of office as indicated below: David Flett January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 Joel MacDonald January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022 Erica Pederson January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022 Joanne Moser January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 Debbie Sagel January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 Bhandari, Archan January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 4. The following appointments to the Development Appeals Board for a term of office as indicated below: Brandon Hicks January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 Amber Smale January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 5. The following appointments to the Regina Planning Commission for a term of office as indicated below: Adrienne Hagen Lyster January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 Celeste York January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 Biplob Das January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 Frank Bojkovsky January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 6. The following appointments to the Regina Public Library Board for a term of office indicated below: Cheryl Zankl January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 Cindy Kobayshi January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 Sean Quinlan January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022 Starla Grebinski January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022 Olajumoke Oni January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022 Phyllis Lerat January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022 7. The following Regina Catholic School Board Representatives appointments to the School Board/City Council Liaison Committee for a one-year term of office as indicated below: Rob Bresciani January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 Vicky Bonnell January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 Dom Scuglia January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 Ray Arscott January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 8. The following Regina Public School Board Representatives appointments to the School Boards/City Council Liaison Committee for a one-year term of office as indicated below: Adam Hicks January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 Tara Molson January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 Greg Enion January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 Naomi Mellor January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 9. The following appointments to the Board of Directors for the Regina Downtown Business Improvement District for a three-year term of office as indicated below: Doug Kosoloski January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 Anna Gardikiotis January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 Lisa McIntyre January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 Steve Tunison January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 Doug Bailey January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 Terri Klyne January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 10. The following appointments to the Regina’s Warehouse Business Improvement District Board for a term of office as indicated below: Jeff Boutilier January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 Jason Carlston January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 Amy Mantyka January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022 Laureen Snook January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022 Charmaine Styles January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022 11. That the members appointed to each board, committee and commission continue to hold office for the term indicated for each vacancy or until their successors are appointed. |
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk, that the recommendation of Executive Committee contained in the report be concurred in.
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Councillor Andrew Stevens | ü | | |
Councillor Lori Bresciani | ü | | |
Councillor John Findura | ü | | |
Councillor Dan LeBlanc | ü | | |
Councillor Terina Shaw | ü | | |
Councillor Shanon Zachidniak | ü | | |
Councillor Landon Mohl | ü | | |
Councillor Jason Mancinelli | ü | | |
Councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk | ü | | |
Councillor Bob Hawkins | ü | | |
Mayor Sandra Masters | ü | | |
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| 11 | 0 | |
The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
Regina Planning Commission
CP20-97 Heritage Regina: Darke Block – Municipal Heritage Designation
CP20-98 Regina Downtown Business Improvement District: Application for Heritage Designation – 2125 11th Avenue
Councillor Bob Hawkins moved, seconded by Councillor Andrew Stevens, AND IT WAS RESOLVED, that Communications CP20-97 and CP20-98 be received and filed.
CR20-106 Heritage Designation - 2125 11th Avenue
Recommendation
That City Council: 1. Approve the application for designation of the Darke Block located at 2125 11th Avenue (as shown in Appendix A-1 and A-2), being Lot 56, Block 307, Plan 00RA12095, as a Municipal Heritage Property. 2. Instruct the City Solicitor to issue and serve notice of Council’s intention to consider a bylaw to designate the Darke Block as Municipal Heritage Property in accordance with The Heritage Property Act. 3. Instruct the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary Municipal Heritage Property bylaw to be considered by Council at its first meeting following the statutory notice period to: a. designate the subject property as Municipal Heritage Property; b. identify the reasons for designation and character-defining elements as stated in Appendix B, attached to this report; c. provide that any subsequent alterations to the property be consistent with the “Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada.” 4. Upon adoption of a bylaw designating the subject property as Municipal Heritage Property, remove the property from the Heritage Inventory and add it to the register of designated property in Regina. |
Councillor John Findura moved, seconded by Councillor Shanon Zachidniak, that the recommendation of Regina Planning Commission contained in the report be concurred in.
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Councillor Andrew Stevens | ü | | |
Councillor Bob Hawkins | ü | | |
Councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk | ü | | |
Councillor Landon Mohl | ü | | |
Councillor Jason Mancinelli | ü | | |
Councillor Shanon Zachidniak | ü | | |
Councillor Terina Shaw | ü | | |
Councillor Dan LeBlanc | ü | | |
Councillor John Findura | ü | | |
Councillor Lori Bresciani | ü | | |
Mayor Sandra Masters | ü | | |
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| 11 | 0 | |
The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
BYLAW AND RELATED REPORT
CR20-107 Executive Committee: Financial Update
Recommendation
That City Council: 1. Approve the use of up to $2,000,000 of the federal Safe Re-Start Program funding to fund the cost of the City of Regina’s previously approved Regina Economic Recovery Grant Program. 2. Approve the establishment of a new COVID-19 Recovery Reserve. 3. Approve a transfer $14,289,000 of the federal Safe Re-Start Program funding received in 2020 to the COVID-19 Recovery Reserve. 4. Instruct the City Solicitor to amend Schedule A of The Regina Administration Bylaw, No. 2003-69 to establish the new COVID-19 Recovery Reserve. |
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Bob Hawkins, that the recommendation of Executive Committee contained in the report be concurred in.
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Councillor Andrew Stevens | ü | | |
Councillor Lori Bresciani | ü | | |
Councillor John Findura | ü | | |
Councillor Dan LeBlanc | ü | | |
Councillor Terina Shaw | ü | | |
Councillor Shanon Zachidniak | ü | | |
Councillor Landon Mohl | ü | | |
Councillor Jason Mancinelli | ü | | |
Councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk | ü | | |
Councillor Bob Hawkins | ü | | |
Mayor Sandra Masters | ü | | |
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The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
2020-74 THE REGINA ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2020 (No. 3)
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Bob Hawkins, AND IT WAS RESOLVED, that Bylaw No. 2020-74 be introduced and read a first time.
Bylaw was read a first time.
The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Lori Bresciani, AND IT WAS RESOLVED, that Bylaw No. 2020-74 be introduced and read a second time.
Bylaw was read a second time.
The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor John Findura, that City Council hereby consent to Bylaw No. 2020-74 going to third and final reading at this meeting.
The motion was put and declared CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Dan LeBlanc, AND IT WAS RESOLVED, that Bylaw No. 2020-74 be read a third time.
Bylaw was read a third and final time.
The motion was put and declared CARRIED.
Adjournment
Councillor Andrew Stevens moved, seconded by Councillor Bob Hawkins, AND IT WAS RESOLVED, that the meeting adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
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Chairperson Secretary