Saskatoon, SK

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will review the 2026 mid-year financial forecast and approve specific land transactions. Key decisions include purchasing property for the Link/BRT project and exchanging industrial land in the Marquis area. The committee will also recommend a loan conversion for a civic energy monitoring project.

• Purchase of ISC Parcel 161819770 and part of 375 - 2nd Avenue S for $180,250.00 for Link/BRT
• Land exchange agreement for portions of ISC Parcel # 204199421 with York Realty (Marquis Phase 12)
• Recommendation to replace internal line of credit with a fixed-term loan for Civic Fac Energy & Water Monitoring Project P.02568
• Review of 2026 Mid-Year Financial Forecast and Year-End Projections by Business Line
• Information report on the MyProperty Online Service

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing on one appeal: Appeal 26-2026, concerning an Order to Remedy Contravention issued for 120 Avenue S South. The board will hear the appeal and decide whether to uphold, vary, or cancel the order. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Appeal 26-2026 — Order to Remedy Contravention at 120 Avenue S South

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

Saskatoon City Council is holding a public hearing to consider two proposed zoning bylaw text amendments: one on primary dwellings in established neighbourhoods (sidewall area and door sill height) and one on garden and garage suites. The council will hear comments from the public before deciding whether to approve the proposed bylaws. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the agenda, adopting previous minutes, and receiving a list of proclamation and flag-raising requests.

• Consider Bylaw No. 10203 on primary dwelling sidewall area and door sill height in established neighbourhoods
• Consider Bylaw No. 10204 on garden and garage suites
• Public comments accepted until 5:00 p.m. Monday before the meeting or in person at the hearing
• Adoption of minutes from the July 29, 2026 public hearing meeting
• Receive list of July 2026 proclamation, flag raising, and lighting requests

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Saskatoon City Council will consider a consent agenda with recommendations from five standing committees. Key items include approving the Climate Action Strategy, authorizing the purchase of about 160 acres in northwest Saskatoon for $650,000, and changing the multi-unit garbage program to a utility-funded model starting in 2028. The council will also vote on early procurement for water, sewer, roadway, and sidewalk capital projects, and amendments to the smoking bylaw.

• Approve Climate Action Strategy as a strategic framework
• Authorize acquisition of ~159.88 acres in northwest Saskatoon for $650,000
• Move to a Utility Funded Multi-Unit Garbage Program starting January 1, 2028
• Approve early procurement for Water and Sewer Capital Preservation Program
• Amend Smoking Control Bylaw to include 10-metre setback option

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board is holding a public hearing on two appeals against Orders to Remedy Contravention issued under the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw. The board will consider appeals for properties at 700/702 Avenue N South and 615 Avenue K South.

• Appeal 13-2026 - Order to Remedy Contravention - 700/702 Avenue N South
• Appeal 14-2026 - Order to Remedy Contravention - 615 Avenue K South
• Bylaw No. 8175 - The Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two proposed rezoning items and forward recommendations to City Council. The first would rezone 608 Broadway Avenue to add an architectural control overlay. The second would amend the Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan and rezone land near Delainey Road and Nazarali Lane for townhouse and low/medium-density residential use. The meeting also includes routine adoption of minutes and a verbal update from the Chair.

• Rezoning of 608 Broadway Avenue from B5B to B5B with AC2 architectural control overlay
• Concept plan amendment and rezoning in Brighton for RMTN townhouse and RM2 multiple-unit districts
• Adoption of June 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• Verbal update from the Chair on activities since last meeting

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hold hearings on two appeals of orders to remedy contraventions. The properties involved are 2510 Jasper Avenue and 754 Bolstad Turn. No other business is listed.

• Appeal 23-2026: Order to Remedy Contravention at 2510 Jasper Avenue
• Appeal 25-2026: Order to Remedy Contravention at 754 Bolstad Turn

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners meets to handle routine items and provide direction on several correspondence items, including a request from the police union, a proposal for ghost bike memorials, and a policy submission on a 'Last Drink' referral program. The board will also receive midyear budget and business plan updates and consider increasing the fiscal stabilization reserve limit from 2.5% to 5%.

• Saskatoon Police Association request for information — board to provide direction
• Ghost Bikes letter from Carey Tarasoff — board to provide direction
• Policy submission on 'Last Drink' Referral and Overservice Review Pilot — board to provide direction
• Proposal to increase Fiscal Stabilization Reserve limit from 2.5% to 5%
• 2026 midyear operating budget and business plan updates received as information

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board will hear two appeals regarding Orders to Remedy Contravention under the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw. The appeals concern properties at 430 and 442 Geary Crescent. The board will decide whether to uphold, modify, or cancel the orders.

• Appeal 10-2026 - Order to Remedy Contravention at 430 Geary Crescent
• Appeal 11-2026 - Order to Remedy Contravention at 442 Geary Crescent

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to consider several items, including a motion to remove the Civic Capital Project Public Art Funding Stream from the City's Public Art Policy, a request for a policy exception on leisure centre naming rights, and information reports on a school board by-election and the Public Art Policy. The committee will also receive updates and move into a closed session for confidential matters.

• Motion to remove Civic Capital Project Public Art Funding Stream (up to 1% of capital budget, max $500,000) from Public Art Policy
• Request for policy exception to Council Policy C09-028 (Sponsorship) for leisure centre naming rights
• Information report on by-election for Saskatoon School Division No. 13
• Information report on Public Art Policy and Modern Erratics Project, with a request to speak from Godfred Yeboah
• In camera session for appointments, resignations, and city manager updates

The Governance and Priorities Committee voted 8-3 against a motion to recommend removing the Civic Capital Project Public Art Funding Stream from the City's Public Art Policy. Instead, the committee unanimously approved four motions directing Administration to study and report back on improving public art policy, including placemaking, education, funding models, and communications. The committee also unanimously recommended approving exceptions to the Sponsorship Policy for leisure centre naming rights.

• Motion to remove Civic Capital Project Public Art Funding Stream defeated (3-8)
• Approved motion for Administration to report on incorporating placemaking on-site and adjusting funding caps (11-0)
• Approved motion for Administration to report on improving public awareness of public art (11-0)
• Approved motion for Administration to review Public Art Policy C10-025 and consult arts community (11-0)
• Approved motion for Administration to report on embedding public communications strategy in future public art projects (11-0)
• Recommended approval of exceptions to Sponsorship Policy for leisure centre naming rights (11-0)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hold public hearings to review appeals regarding development permits and orders to remedy. The board will determine the outcomes for three specific property addresses.

• Appeal 21-2026: Order to Remedy at 828 Saskatchewan Crescent East
• Appeal 22-2026: Development Permit Denial at 1702 20th Street West
• Appeal 24-2026: Development Permit Denial at 342 Childers Crescent

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will review and vote on several administrative and legislative reports, including a proposal to name the Saskatoon Field House Track after Lyle Sanderson, amendments to the Smoking Control Bylaw, and updates to the Drainage Bylaw. The committee will also discuss requests related to downtown benches, soccer centre expansion, and community grants.

• Permit naming Saskatoon Field House Track after Lyle Sanderson (Option 1)
• Amend Smoking Control Bylaw to include 10-metre setback and repeal Council Policy C06-001
• Approve amendments to Drainage Bylaw No. 9772
• Repeal Bylaw No. 8757 and Council Policy C09-007 on development appeals reporting
• Review Downtown Business Improvement District bench removal request

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommended that City Council amend the Smoking Control Bylaw to include a 10-metre setback from doorways and repeal the No Smoking Policy. The committee also recommended allowing the Lyle Sanderson Naming Committee to proceed with naming the Saskatoon Field House track, and approved up to $10,500 for the 2026 National Trust Conference. Several other items were received as information or referred back to administration for further study.

• Recommended amending Smoking Control Bylaw with 10m setback, repealing No Smoking Policy (6-0)
• Recommended allowing Lyle Sanderson Naming Committee to proceed with Option 2 for Field House track naming (5-0, 1 conflict)
• Approved up to $10,500 funding for 2026 National Trust Conference (6-0)
• Directed administration to report on cost recovery for drainage inspection/enforcement (6-0)
• Recommended repealing Bylaw 8757 and Council Policy C09-007 on appeals board reporting (6-0)
• Recommended deferring downtown bench removals until September 2027, with exceptions (6-0)
• Directed administration to study public amenities and BID maintenance roles (6-0)
• Received information on Saskatoon Soccer Centre expansion and Community Grants Program (6-0)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance is reviewing several land acquisitions and sales, including a site for affordable housing. The committee is also discussing reserve fund transfers and the roles of regional economic development agencies.

• Proposed direct sale of 902 to 912 3rd Avenue North to Vox Developments Ltd. for $1,357,000 for affordable housing
• Proposed acquisition of approximately 159.88 acres in Northwest Saskatoon from The Estate of Esther Balaton for $650,000
• Proposed transfers from the Parks Grounds Maintenance Stabilization Reserve totaling $1,808,004.56
• Proposed transfer of $391,098.09 from the Unified Communications Reserve to the Systems Development Reserve
• Review of roles for Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority and Discover Saskatoon

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance unanimously recommended that City Council approve the acquisition of ~159.88 acres in northwest Saskatoon for $650,000, several reserve fund transfers, and the direct sale of 902-912 3rd Avenue North to Vox Developments for $1,357,000 for affordable housing. The committee also recommended amendments to reserve policies and a bylaw, and received information reports on audits and BID financial statements. All decisions were unanimous.

• Recommended acquisition of 159.88 acres in northwest Saskatoon for $650,000 (unanimous)
• Recommended reserve transfers totaling $2,207,425.57 (unanimous)
• Recommended direct sale of 902-912 3rd Avenue North to Vox Developments for $1,357,000 (unanimous)
• Recommended exchange of 902-912 3rd Avenue North for 2401 Broadway Avenue on Housing Action Plan sites (unanimous)
• Recommended release of 2401 Broadway Avenue at market value (unanimous)
• Recommended monitoring and review of SREDA and Discover Saskatoon agreements (unanimous)
• Received Meewasin Valley Authority financial statements for information (unanimous)
• Kept audit matter discussion in camera (unanimous)

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation will meet to confirm the agenda, adopt minutes from June 2026, and consider recommendations on early procurement for the Roadway and Sidewalk Capital Preservation Program and amendments to The Traffic Bylaw for the Link Bus Rapid Transit system. The committee will also receive several administrative and legislative reports on winter road maintenance, taxi fare enforcement, and parking regulations.

• Approve early procurement for Roadway and Sidewalk Capital Preservation Program (TS2026-0804)
• Amend Traffic Bylaw No. 7200 for Link Bus Rapid Transit (TS2026-0802)
• Review winter road maintenance performance management (CC2026-0101)
• Address unpaid taxi fares and driver safety (TS2026-0506)
• Consider parking enforcement on private property (TS2026-0801)

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation unanimously recommended that City Council approve early procurement and contract award for the Roadway and Sidewalk Capital Preservation Program (Option 2). It also recommended directing the City Solicitor to prepare amendments to the Traffic Bylaw for the Link bus rapid transit system. The committee forwarded a report on Vehicles for Hire Bylaw amendments to City Council and received several information reports and communications.

• Approved early procurement approach for Roadway and Sidewalk Capital Preservation Program (5-0)
• Recommended City Council direct City Solicitor to prepare Traffic Bylaw amendments for Link BRT (5-0)
• Forwarded report on Vehicles for Hire Bylaw amendments to City Council (5-0)
• Received information reports on winter maintenance, street grading, taxi fares, and senior complex snow clearing (5-0)
• Received information from Strong Towns YXE on crosswalk times (5-0)
• Received communication on parking enforcement and debt collection (5-0)

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services is reviewing a strategic framework for climate action and a proposal to move to a utility-funded garbage program for multi-unit buildings by 2028. The body is also discussing fleet electrification funding and water infrastructure procurement.

• Proposal to move to a Utility Funded Multi-Unit Garbage Program starting January 1, 2028
• Approval of the Climate Action Strategy as a strategic framework
• Application for FCM Municipal Fleet Electrification funding, including a $774,100 increase for replacement vehicles
• Noise Bylaw extension requests for six events, including Ribfest and Pumpkins After Dark
• Procurement approach for the Water and Sewer Capital Preservation Program

The committee unanimously recommended City Council approve the Climate Action Strategy as a strategic framework, subject to budget and funding. It also recommended moving to a utility-funded multi-unit garbage program by 2028, approving early procurement for water and sewer capital work, and directing negotiations for a biosolids pipeline corridor. All decisions were carried unanimously with one member absent.

• Recommended approving Climate Action Strategy (5-0)
• Recommended utility-funded multi-unit garbage program starting Jan 1, 2028 (5-0)
• Approved early procurement for Water and Sewer Capital Preservation Program (5-0)
• Approved noise bylaw extensions for six 2026 special events (5-0)
• Recommended FCM fleet electrification application and funding adjustments (5-0)
• Recommended negotiating biosolids pipeline corridor agreement with R.M. and Martensville (5-0)
• Received Water, Wastewater and Storm Water Utilities 2025 Annual Report as information (5-0)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - IN CAMERA - SPECIAL

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is scheduled to meet in an in-camera (closed) special session on July 30, 2026. No substantive agenda items are listed, and the meeting is not open to the public.

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board meeting scheduled for July 29, 2026 does not list any agenda items. The agenda appears to contain only placeholders and no substantive matters for decision or discussion. No items such as rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or hearings are identified.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Saskatoon City Council meets to decide on several items including reaffirming the Saskatoon Homelessness Action Plan 2026 with annual performance reporting, approving a $2.55 million budget increase for Fire Stations No. 10 and No. 11, and authorizing up to $31.7 million in borrowing for the East Side Leisure Centre. Council will also consider relocating a Bus Rapid Transit station, adopting a new Development Incentives Policy, and enacting a new Transit Bylaw along with related bylaw amendments. A notice of motion on data centre development is also on the agenda for future consideration.

• Reaffirm Saskatoon Homelessness Action Plan 2026 with performance indicators and annual reporting to Council
• Approve $2.55 million budget increase for Fire Stations No. 10 and 11 (total project budget $21.26 million)
• Authorize borrowing up to $31.7 million for East Side Leisure Centre (Indoor Recreation Facilities Project)
• Relocate Link BRT station from 25th Street and 5th Avenue to 25th Street and 6th Avenue (Option 2)
• Consider adoption of new Development Incentives Policy and three bylaws: Transit Bylaw, Public Spitting/Urination/Defecation Prohibition Amendment, and Appeal Board Amendment

City Council approved a significant loan for indoor recreation and increased the budget for two fire stations. The city also passed a new Development Incentives Policy and an interim bylaw to minimize noxious and nuisance conditions. A new Saskatoon Transit Bylaw was passed, though one section was excluded.

• Approved borrowing up to $31.7M for Indoor Recreation Facilities Project (11-0)
• Approved $2.55M budget increase for Fire Stations No. 10 and No. 11 (11-0)
• Approved new Development Incentives Policy (11-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 10200 (Interim Development Control Bylaw, 2026) (11-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 10197 (Saskatoon Transit Bylaw, 2026), excluding Section 10 (8-3)
• Passed Bylaw No. 10196 (TCU Place Loan Authorization Bylaw, 2026) (11-0)
• Relocated Link stations from 25th St and 5th Ave to 25th St and 6th Ave (11-0)
• Endorsed Saskatoon Homelessness Action Plan 2026 framework (11-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

City Council will hold public hearings to consider two proposed rezoning bylaws. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous meeting minutes and a review of proclamation requests.

• Proposed Rezoning – Taube Green from FUD District to R1A District (Bylaw No. 10201)
• Proposed Rezoning – Eastern Portion of Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood and Aspen Ridge Village Square (Bylaw No. 10202)

City Council unanimously passed two rezoning bylaws during a public hearing. The decisions involve land use changes for Taube Green and the Aspen Ridge area.

• Approved Bylaw No. 10201 to rezone Taube Green from FUD District to R1A District (10-0)
• Approved Bylaw No. 10202 to rezone the eastern portion of Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood and Aspen Ridge Village Square (10-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (10-0)
• Approved minutes from the June 24, 2026 Public Hearing meeting (10-0)

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE - SPECIAL MEETING

The Public Art Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to review the timeline and execution plan for the Public Art Mentorship Program, which was approved by the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services on June 8, 2026. The committee will provide direction on implementation. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Review of timeline and execution plan for the Public Art Mentorship Program (ADV2026-0502)
• Item referred from Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services (June 8, 2026)
• Committee to provide direction on execution
• Special meeting held via teleconference
• No other business or public hearings on agenda

The Public Art Advisory Committee revised the timeline and execution plan for the Public Art Mentorship Program, including changes to mentor/mentee selection, application requirements, and evaluation procedures. The committee directed that the call for applications be published through the City Clerk's office, with materials shared by three members. Further direction was given on program materials and implementation timelines to support recruitment and selection before the next meeting.

• Revised and adapted the Public Art Mentorship Program timeline
• Directed call for applications to be published via City Clerk's office
• Assigned Müveddet Al-Katib, Ella Dawn McGeough, and Whitney Robson to share call materials with City Clerk's office
• Provided direction on program materials and implementation timelines for recruitment and selection

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific development appeals, projects, or decisions listed for this meeting.

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee will consider administrative and legislative reports, including the Saskatoon Homelessness Action Plan 2026. It will recommend that City Council receive the report, reaffirm the city's leadership role, endorse performance indicators, and bring any related budget requests to future budgets. The committee will also receive an update on the Council Communications and Constituency Relations Allowance for Jan‑June 2026 and hold in‑camera sessions on various appointments and resignations.

• Recommendation to receive and endorse the Saskatoon Homelessness Action Plan 2026
• Information report on Council Communications and Constituency Relations Allowance (Jan 1 – Jun 30, 2026)
• In‑camera consideration of appointments and resignations for boards and committees (e.g., Downtown BID, Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, Board of Revision, Accessibility Advisory Committee, Board of Police Commissioners, Broadway BID)
• Adoption of minutes from the Governance and Priorities Committee meeting dated June 16, 2026
• Unfinished business item listed for discussion

The Governance and Priorities Committee unanimously recommended that City Council receive the Saskatoon Homelessness Action Plan 2026 and reaffirm the City's leadership role and specific actions within it. The committee also endorsed the plan's performance indicators as the framework for monitoring progress, and passed additional motions requiring annual reporting and a review of the plan at least every four years. Administration was also directed to report back on options for a more comprehensive homelessness data and performance measurement framework.

• Recommended City Council receive the Saskatoon Homelessness Action Plan 2026 and reaffirm City's role (10-0)
• Endorsed plan's performance indicators as monitoring framework (10-0)
• Required annual reporting on plan progress and review at least every 4 years (10-0)
• Directed Administration to report on options for comprehensive homelessness data framework (10-0)
• Received Council Communications and Constituency Relations Allowance update (10-0)
• Moved in camera for items including Code of Conduct complaint and appointments (10-0)
• Kept in camera discussions confidential under LAFOIP (10-0)
• Reported appointments to July 29 City Council meeting (10-0)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board is holding a hearing on a single item: Appeal 9-2026, which challenges an Order to Remedy Contravention issued under Bylaw No. 8175 (Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003) for the property at 207 8th Street West. No other items are on the agenda.

• Appeal 9-2026 - Order to Remedy Contravention at 207 8th Street West under Bylaw No. 8175

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hold a public hearing for Appeal 20-2026 regarding a denial of a development permit at 833 University Drive. The board will decide whether to uphold or overturn the denial.

• Appeal 20-2026 – Development permit denial at 833 University Drive

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board will hear three appeals against orders to remedy contraventions under the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw. Each appeal pertains to a specific address: 1523 Avenue F North, 135 7th Street East, and 126 Avenue V South. The meeting is open to the public.

• Appeal 6-2026: Order to Remedy Contravention at 1523 Avenue F North
• Appeal 7-2026: Order to Remedy Contravention at 135 7th Street East
• Appeal 8-2026: Order to Remedy Contravention at 126 Avenue V South

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hear two appeals. First, a re-hearing of a contravention order at 508 Dufferin Avenue due to a procedural error. Second, an appeal for a minor variance approval at 823 Brighton Boulevard.

• Re-hearing of Order to Remedy Contravention at 508 Dufferin Avenue
• Appeal for Minor Variance Approval at 823 Brighton Boulevard

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will conduct public hearings to review appeals regarding the assessment of several commercial properties. No residential appeals are scheduled for this session.

• Appeal 1087-2026: 2912 8th St E
• Appeal 1088-2026: 3850 Idylwyld Service Rd
• Appeal 1089-2026: 210 Primrose Dr
• Appeal 1090-2026: 970 Attridge Dr
• Appeal 1100-2026: 228 21st St E

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

City Council will hold public hearings regarding several residential rezoning requests in the Brighton area. The council is also deciding whether to sell a 1.2-acre portion of Nutana Kiwanis Park North to Elmwood Residences Inc. for a community hub project.

• Sale of 1.2 acres in Nutana Kiwanis Park North to Elmwood Residences Inc. for $1,568,160 plus $202,654 in costs
• Rezoning of Traeger Manor and Traeger Terrace from FUD(H) to R2 District
• Rezoning of 400 Block Cowessess Terrace from R2 to R1B District
• Rezoning of Cowessess Road and Brighton Boulevard to R1A, R1B, R2, and FUD(H) Districts
• Review of May 2026 proclamation and flag raising requests

City Council unanimously approved three rezoning bylaws (10191, 10192, 10193) and authorized the sale of city land for the Elmwood Community Hub-Homebase project. The meeting also confirmed previous minutes and added speakers to the agenda.

• Approved Bylaw 10191 (Traeger Manor rezoning) unanimously (10-0)
• Approved Bylaw 10192 (400 Block Cowessess Terrace rezoning) unanimously (10-0)
• Approved Bylaw 10193 (Cowessess Road/Brighton Boulevard rezoning) unanimously (10-0)
• Authorized sale of city land for Elmwood Community Hub-Homebase unanimously (10-0)
• Approved previous Public Hearing minutes unanimously (10-0)
• Added Elmwood Residences representatives to agenda
• Councillor Parker excused herself during proceedings
• Councillor Davies was absent

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold hearings on three commercial property tax assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values for 95 33rd St E, 817 48th St E, and 73 33rd St E.

• Hearing for 95 33rd St E (Roll No. 485001200)
• Hearing for 817 48th St E (Roll No. 445104530)
• Hearing for 73 33rd St E (Roll No. 485001470)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Council is voting on a consent agenda with multiple items, including directing the city solicitor to draft a new transit bylaw, approving a $4.7M material recovery center expansion, and approving a flood control storm sewer project on 46th Street. Also considers loans, land acquisitions, and a golf course driving range budget increase.

• New Saskatoon Transit Bylaw: solicitor to draft rules requiring animals to be kenneled except service animals
• Material Recovery Center Expansion: $4.7M budget from federal/provincial CHIF and city reserves
• Flood Control Strategy: approve storm sewer design/construction on 46th Street East from 1st Ave North to RCAF Memorial Storm Pond
• Golf Course Driving Ranges: scope change and $1.615M budget increase to $3.015M funded by Golf Course Capital Reserve
• Intent to borrow $3.8M from General Account Long-term investment portfolio for acquisition of 2950 Lorne Avenue for Municipal Works Yard

Council directed the City Solicitor to draft a new Saskatoon Transit Bylaw mandating that animals be kenneled on transit except for service animals. An amendment to also remove regulations regarding unaccompanied children was defeated (4-7). Other approved items included a $4.7M Material Recovery Center expansion, a flood control project at 46th Street and 1st Avenue, and participation in a Carthy Foundation research partnership.

• Directed drafting of new Transit Bylaw with animal kennel requirement (amendment to remove unaccompanied child rules defeated 4-7)
• Approved Material Recovery Center Expansion with $4,709,300 budget (11-0)
• Approved ninth Flood Control Strategy project at 46th Street and 1st Avenue intersection (11-0)
• Approved participation in Carthy Foundation urban green infrastructure research partnership (11-0)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing proposed text amendments to the 2024 Zoning Bylaw. The changes specifically address sidewall areas and door sill heights for primary dwellings in established neighborhoods.

• Proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 9990 – Zoning Bylaw, 2024 regarding primary dwellings

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended City Council approve amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 9990 regarding sidewall area and door sill height for primary dwellings in established neighbourhoods. The motion carried after discussion including input from the Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded zoning bylaw text amendments for primary dwellings to City Council (carried)