Council Agenda In Brief
8.1.7 Designation of Hampton Village Off-Leash Rec Area
City Council will be asked to:
*Designate 3.2 acres of Municipal Reserve in Hampton Village as an Off-Leash Recreation Area (OLRA).
Additional Information:
*In 2010, City Council received a report in response to the growing need conveyed by Saskatoon residents for additional space where dogs could be off-leash. There is a total of seven active OLRAs and the Recreation and Sport Division is proposing the development of a new one in Hampton Village.
8.1.8 – Innovative Housing Incentives
City Council will be asked to:
*Approve funding of 10% of the total capital cost of the construction of 40 affordable rental units by Westgate Heights Attainable Housing Inc., estimated at $750,000.
Additional Information:
*This project qualifies for financial incentives from the City, including a capital grant and five-year incremental tax abatement.
8.2.8 – Standard & Poor’s Canadian Ratings – City of Saskatoon
City Council will be asked to:
*Receive report
Additional Information:
*Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has reaffirmed the City of Saskatoon’s AAA/Stable Outlook credit rating based on the 2013 Consolidated Financial Statements and current economic outlook.
*The City of Saskatoon compares favourably to the key factors used by S&P to evaluate the City’s credit rating.
8.3.11 Snowmobile Bylaw Amendment
City Council will be asked to:
*Update designated snowmobile routes within City limits
Additional Information:
*The Snowmobile Bylaw currently designates only one route within the city leading to a gas station that no longer exists.
*The amendment is to reflect the new city limits requested as part of an upcoming annexation in 2015, and to ensure adequate routing to gas stations.
8.3.12 University Bridge Rehabilitation
City Council will be asked to:
*Allow Administration to proceed with the award process of the University Bridge Rehabilitation Contract
*Keep a the single lane open for traffic during rehabilitation be solely dedicated to two way traffic accommodation for only emergency vehicles, Saskatoon Transit buses, Saskatoon Health Region authorized vehicles, and school buses contracted by the Saskatoon School Boards.
Additional Information:
*There were five bidders with the low bidder submitting a total base tender price of $5,998,398.
*The low bidder submitted an alternate price for full closure $315,000 lower and with 20 fewer site rental days listed.
*The City invited approximately 250 potential stakeholders to attend information sessions on January 22 and 28, 2015, to provide opportunities to learn more about the project, ask questions and discuss concerns and solutions.
8.4.3 SaskPower Meter Review Summary
Council will be asked to:
*Allow the continued implementation of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure system for both the electricity and water utilities.
Additional Information:
*Crown Investments Corporation conducted a series of independent third-party reviews of SaskPower’s Smart Meter Program, following eight meter-related fires in 2014.
*Saskatoon Light & Power has been installing new Elster Solutions Canada smart meters since 2008, and has received no reports of meter-related fires.
*Elster meters complied 100% with all safety verification testing conducted by Underwriters Laboratories.
*Saskatoon Light & Power employ their own Certified Meter Installers for all installations, and safety checks are conducted to ensure meters are installed properly and operating normally.
9.10.1 Stonebridge & Highway 11 Interchange
Council will be asked to:
*Provide an additional $1.9 million of funding from the Interchange Reserve in order to ensure the project goes ahead in 2015.
Additional Information:
*The total cost of the proposed interchange is $19 million.
*Additional access from the Stonebridge neighborhood to Highway 11 southbound is not recommended at this time.
9.10.2 Sidewalk Snow Clearing Enforcement Process
City Council will be asked to:
*Direct Administration to draft an appropriate policy based on Option 3 that is outlined in the report submitted. Option 3 states: For first offences, the current Bylaw Notice would be used. For subsequent offences by the same property owner, the City would issue a Notice of Violation and also proceed with the Bylaw Notice process to ensure the violation is remediated. This would not only act as a penalty and deterrent, but also ensure that the sidewalk is cleared to improve mobility. Further violations would result in increasing fines as per the bylaw.
Additional Information
*City Council, at its meeting held on November 24, 2014, resolved that Administration speed up the compliance process to the extent possible, in particular for repeat bylaw offenders, and report back to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.
*The full February 23, 2015 City Council Agenda is available at saskatoon.ca
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