Planning, Development & Community Services Decisions in Brief
From the May 2, 2016 Meeting
Decision
*Committee supported the recommendation that the following surnames, being duplicates of existing names on the applied Names Master List, have their individual histories acknowledged in the Names Master List without creating a new record: ‘Adams’, ‘Robertson’, and ‘Wilson’. The Committee is also forward a report to City Council to recommend that the name ‘Blairmore Station’ be applied as the neighbourhood name discussed in the March 17, 2016 report of the General Manager, Community Services.
Background
*According to the Naming Policy, all requests for naming of roadways from the Names Master List will be selected or endorsed by His Worship the Mayor. All of the names on the Names Master List have been previously screened by the Naming Advisory Committee and meet City Council’s guidelines for name selection. Name suffixes are circulated through the Administration for technical review.
6.2.2 Application for Municipal Heritage Property Designation – Tupper House – 518 11th Street East
Decision
*The Committee supported the recommendations and will be recommending to City Council the appropriate steps to initiate the designation of the property at 518 11th Street East, Tupper House, as a Municipal Heritage Property, with such designation being limited to the exterior of the building. This has also been supported by the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee.
Background
*Built in 1909, the Tupper House is a modest one-and-three-quarter-storey dwelling in the Nutana neighbourhood. The home is situated in close proximity to Broadway Avenue and is located directly adjacent to the Arrand Block – a multi-unit residential property that was designated as a Municipal Heritage Property in 1989.
*The Tupper House has already been identified as a heritage resource in Saskatoon through the City’s Built Heritage Database. The current owners of 518 11th Street East requested Municipal Heritage Designation of this property.
7.1.5 2015 Year-End report – Leisure Centres and Outdoor Pools
Decision
*The annual report was received as information by the Committee.
Background
*The Recreation and Community Development Division (RCD) is dedicated to providing access to a range of recreation, sports, fitness, and well-being opportunities that are accessible, inclusive, and responsive to community needs. Time and attention is given to ensure citizens are aware of the programs and activities offered at the leisure centres and outdoor pools through various marketing campaigns and promotions.
*RCD manages and operates leisure centres and, through facility rentals in 2015, supported over 470,000 visitations by people participating in activities delivered by non-profit groups and other leisure service providers, including the private sector.
*In 2015, people participated at the six indoor leisure centres approximately 1 million times in programs, such as swimming lessons, fitness classes, drop-in fitness opportunities, and recreation programs.
7.1.6 2015 Annual Report – Community Development
Decision
*The Committee received the report.
Background
*Community Development provides the supportive environment to help build capacity and empower people of the community to organize themselves for planning and action. Community development is a process for changing communities toward desired goals and emphasizes active participation and involvement by citizens through a coordinated effort, with the goal of addressing issues that affect the quality of life in their community.
7.2.1 Designation of Fred Mendel Park Off-Leash Recreation area and Amendment to Animal Control Bylaw, 1999, No. 7860
Decision
*The Committee is recommending to City Council the designation of 1.28 acres as an Off-Leash Recreation Area in Fred Mendel Park and the preparation of the necessary bylaw amendment.
Background
*The Recreation and Community Development Division selected a location for a new Off-Leash Recreation Area in Fred Mendel Park in response to an application submitted by a user group requesting a new OLRA.