STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE DECISIONS IN BRIEF
From the September 14, 2015 Committee Meetings
SPC on Transportation
7.1.1 Railway Delays (Delegated Authority Matters)
*The next update report is to be presented to the Committee early in 2016, that representatives from CN and CP be invited to attend.
Background
*In January, City Council resolved that a committee be established between the City of Saskatoon and the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways to develop solutions to reduce delays resulting from at-grade railway crossings. Two meetings have been held since and discussions to address operational issues in the southwest portion of the city are ongoing with Canadian National Railway. Traffic and rail data are being collected to quantify the delays. Conceptual plans for grade separations are underway at priority crossings.
7.2.1 Uber Technologies (Matters Requiring Direction)
*The City will communicate its support to the Province for the regulation of Transportation Network Companies and others offering rides for service at a provincial level.
*Administration will coordinate a provincial effort with SUMA and the other Saskatchewan Cities.
7.2.6 Plan for Saskatoon Transit 2015 (Matters Requiring Direction)
*the Plan for Saskatoon Transit 2015 report will be forwarded to City Council for information.
Background
*A new Section will be implemented immediately, focused on customer service and engaging with customers, community partners and staff.
*Saskatoon Transit services will transition over time as the Growth Plan’s Long Term Transit Plan is implemented.
*In 2017, Saskatoon Transit will move out of its current location. The move will require operational and scheduling changes for all employees but will be transparent to riders.
*To meet the expectations of riders, Transit must continue to become more reliable, effective and accessible.
*A critical demographic is those individuals who may not be able to continue driving yet do not meet the criteria to use Access Transit services.
*Saskatoon Transit must continue to renew its fleet with the target of being 100% accessible by 2018.
*Over time, additional resources will be required at Transit to better support drivers and customers.
8.1 College Drive Classification (Urgent Matter)
*The committee recommended to City Council: That the additional access point from College Drive into the Brighton neighbourhood be configured as outlined in the report of the General Manager, Transportation and Utilities.
SPC on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services
7.2.1 Diversity and Inclusion Report (Matters Requiring Direction)
*The report will be forwarded to City Council for information.
Background
*The Diversity and Inclusion Report shows the City’s current employment equity statistics, goals, and plans for continuous improvement.
7.2.3 Public Space Recycling RFP Results (Matters Requiring Direction)
*The committee recommends to City Council: the RFP for Public Space Recycling issued in July 2015 be canceled and that Administration proceed with interim solutions and continue to develop a long-term plan for the program, reporting back with program options by April 2016.
Background
*An RFP for a Public Space Recycling Service was issued in July 2015 and two proposals were received. The Evaluation Team was disappointed with the quantity and quality of the proposals, and had expected a greater degree of interest and more innovative proposals. Because there was nothing innovative, Administration recommended the RFP be canceled and advised what the City can do in the interim and offer long-term solutions to this matter.
7.2.4 Efficient Waste System Project Update (Matters Requiring Direction)
*The report will be forwarded to City Council for information.
Background
*On July 17, 2013, City Council approved a $1.2 million Productivity Improvement Loan and award of contract for the Garbage Service Verification (Efficient Waste) System.
*The report provides an update on the Efficient Waste System Project that will provide improved service and cost savings in the delivery of garbage (black cart) and leaves and grass (green cart) collections.
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