Saskatoon public meetings in 2023

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners will review the 2024 meeting calendar and consider the appointment of an Acting Chair. The agenda also includes a report on the Truth, Reconciliation and Treaty Implementation Project.

• Approval of proposed 2024 meeting dates
• Appointment of Commissioner Mayor C. Clark as Acting Chair from December 31, 2023, to January 25, 2024
• Use of a blind process for selecting the 2024 chair and vice-chair
• Report on the Truth, Reconciliation and Treaty Implementation Project

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board is holding a public hearing on one appeal (Appeal 34-2023) against an Order to Remedy Contravention issued under Bylaw No. 8175, the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003, for the property at 828 Avenue H North. The agenda contains only this single item with no attachments or additional details provided.

• Appeal 34-2023 regarding 828 Avenue H North
• Order to Remedy Contravention under Bylaw No. 8175

SPC-FINANCE - SPECIAL MEETING - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance is holding a special public meeting, but the only substantive item is a recommendation to move into a closed in-camera session to discuss contract negotiations (item FI2023-1209). No other decisions or discussions are listed on the public agenda.

• In-camera session for contract negotiations [FI2023-1209] under labour/personnel matters

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

Saskatoon City Council is holding a public hearing to consider amendments to the Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood Concept Plan and three proposed right-of-way closures. The council will hear public comments and vote on recommendations, including selling a closed right-of-way to First Line Properties Ltd. for $78,727 plus GST.

• Concept Plan Amendment Application – Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood [MPC2023-1101]
• Proposed closure of right-of-way at Brand Road and Melville Street intersection, sale to First Line Properties Ltd. for $78,727 + GST
• Proposed closure of right-of-way on Lane Rutter Crescent, Greystone Heights
• Proposed closure of right-of-way on Lane Anderson Crescent, College Park
• No flag raising or proclamation requests for November 2023

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document lists meeting logistics and system placeholders but no actual agenda items.

DOWNTOWN EVENT AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY GROUP

The advisory group is scheduled to discuss a conceptual design update. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous minutes and a request for an in-camera session regarding economic and financial interests.

• Conceptual design update discussion
• Adoption of minutes
• In-camera session regarding Economic/Financial and Other Interests

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC- SPECIAL

This is a special public meeting of Saskatoon's Governance and Priorities Committee. The agenda contains only boilerplate interface text and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. It appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive business.

STREET ACTIVITY SUBCOMMITTEE

The Street Activity Subcommittee is meeting for a routine agenda: confirming the agenda, adopting prior minutes, receiving verbal updates from the Chair and Program Manager, and reviewing the Community Support Program Supervisor's quarterly report for September to November 2023. No decisions on new projects or funding are listed; the items are informational or procedural.

• Adoption of minutes from September 20, 2023 meeting
• Verbal update from Chair (CK 225-74)
• Verbal update from Program Manager (CK 225-74)
• Community Support Program Supervisor's Quarterly Report, September–November 2023 (ADV2023-1202)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Saskatoon Development Appeals Board will hold hearings regarding two denied development permits. The board will review evidence and briefs related to the contested applications.

• Appeal 34-2023: Appeal of a development permit denial for 263 Whiteswan Drive
• Appeal 38-2023: Appeal of a development permit denial for 2405 McPherson Avenue #B

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee will recommend that City Council maintain separate governance for the Albert Community Centre and Marr Residence while adding a second non-voting Administration member to the Albert Centre Committee. The committee will also receive information reports on the 2023 year-end financial forecast, downtown housing and retail demand, and Downtown Event and Entertainment District engagement results. Additionally, the committee will move to in camera session to consider 2024 appointments for various boards and commissions, including the Meewasin Valley Authority and Board of Police Commissioners.

• Recommendation to add a second non-voting Administration member (Community Development Representative) to the Albert Centre Committee
• 2023 Year-End Financial Forecast report from Corporate Financial Services Division
• Downtown Market Analysis of Housing and Retail Demand report from Community Services Division
• Downtown Event and Entertainment District Phase 1 Engagement Results report from Strategy and Transformation Division
• In camera consideration of 2024 appointments for Meewasin Valley Authority, Board of Police Commissioners, and Saskatoon Public Library Board

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE - SPECIAL MEETING

The Public Art Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to consider one funding request. The committee will vote on whether to approve $6,000 from the 2023 budget for Persephone Theatre's public art project, 'From Backstage to Community Space'. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.

• $6,000 funding request from Persephone Theatre for phase 1 of 'From Backstage to Community Space' public art project

CIVIC NAMING COMMITTEE

The Civic Naming Committee is meeting to receive its third and fourth quarter 2023 report, which includes a prioritized names master list and proposed names for parks and streets in Brighton, Aspen Ridge, and Rosewood. The committee will also consider a letter from the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada and set 2024 meeting dates. Most items are for information or approval of minutes, with no major decisions expected.

• Receive third and fourth quarter 2023 report (ADV2023-1201) with prioritized names master list
• Proposed park names in Brighton: Halyk, kohkom, La plaas Ayiwaypihk, Sarkar
• Proposed park name in Aspen Ridge: Linklater
• Proposed park names in Rosewood: Brooke, Kasinamakewein, kiskiswin, nikwan, Walecke
• Proposed street names in Brighton: Nazarali Avenue, Cove, Lane, Link, Manor, Union, Way, and Hill-Hampson Bend

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

This agenda for the Saskatoon Appeal Board meeting on December 6, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will consider recommending that City Council remove minimum parking requirements (Option 3). The committee will also review several approval reports, including adjusted 2023 prepaid servicing rates, a servicing agreement with SaskEnergy, and proposed changes to the Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Program. A request to speak about the condition of buildings at Marquis Downs is also on the agenda.

• Recommendation to pursue Option 3 – Remove Minimum Parking Requirements
• Approval of 2023 adjusted and 2024 preliminary prepaid servicing rates
• Servicing agreement with SaskEnergy for a regulator station in the Holmwood Development Area
• Proposed amendments to the Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Program Policy (C09-035)
• Request to speak from Nicole Hein on the state of repair of buildings at Marquis Downs

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will consider several recommendations, including paying membership fees to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association, and authorizing the sale of city-owned land in Marquis Industrial and Aspen Ridge. The committee will also discuss a grant from Natural Resources Canada and receive information reports on design guidelines and capital projects. The meeting includes routine items like adopting minutes and an in-camera session for City Auditor updates.

• Pay $62,830.34 to Federation of Canadian Municipalities for 2024-2025 membership fees
• Pay $133,936.46 to Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association for 2024 membership fees
• Authorize direct sale of 6.55 acres in Marquis Industrial to SaskEnergy
• Authorize sale of 178 single-unit lots in Aspen Ridge Phase 7 on Sharma Crescent and Sharma Lane
• Authorize open market sale of industrial lots in Marquis Industrial Phase 11-2

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services is meeting to consider several recommendations for City Council, including transferring ownership of 14 transmission line structures to SaskPower, reallocating $3 million for a digester tank refurbishment, and shifting $900,000 to fund next-generation 9-1-1 technology. The committee will also receive an information report on the continued partnership between Saskatoon Police and Fire. The agenda includes standard procedural items like adoption of minutes and confirmation of the agenda.

• Ownership Transfer Agreement for 14 transmission line structures from W.J. Bunn substation to Lowe Road to SaskPower Corporation
• Reallocation of $3,000,000 from Capital Project P.02581.01 to Capital Project P.02579.01 for WW Digester Tank 4 refurbishment
• Budget decrease of $900,000 to Capital Project P.02508 Fire – Station No. 5 Replacement and increase to Capital Project P.10028 Fire – Communications Centre Technology for next-generation 9-1-1 system
• Information report on Continued Partnership for Saskatoon Police and Fire

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation will consider four reports recommending changes to accessible parking rules, a walking and cycling project on Avenue C, a 30 km/h speed limit policy for neighbourhood bikeways, and a long-term Saskatoon Transit fleet renewal strategy. The committee will also hear a request to speak about parking for Nutana Collegiate students and adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• Proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7200 (Traffic Bylaw, 1991) on accessible parking
• Approval of Connecting Avenue C Walking and Cycling Improvements Functional Design Report
• Proposed Council Policy C0X-XXX for 30 km/h speed limits on neighbourhood bikeways
• Saskatoon Transit long-term fleet renewal strategy, subject to federal Zero Emission Transit Fund funding
• Request to speak from Saskatoon Public Schools about parking for Nutana students

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will conduct hearings regarding two denied development permits. The board will review evidence related to a sign bylaw appeal and a zoning bylaw appeal.

• Appeal 36-2023: Appeal of a development permit denial for Lot 11 Block 8 Plan 99SA33536 involving Sign Bylaw 8.2.2
• Appeal 37-2023: Appeal of a development permit denial for 304 Garrison Crescent regarding City Zoning Bylaw, No. 9919

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - BUDGET

City Council is reviewing the 2024-2025 preliminary corporate business plan and budget updates. The agenda includes receiving various communications regarding property tax increases, Meewasin Valley Authority funding, and police services budgets.

• 2024-2025 Preliminary Budget Update
• Utilities 2024-2025 Business Plan and Budget
• Urban Planning and Development 2024-2025 Business Plan and Budget
• Communications regarding property tax increases for 2024
• Saskatoon Police Services Budget: Addition of AROs to Pleasant Hill

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - SPECIAL

This agenda for the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners special meeting on November 23, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Saskatoon City Council is meeting to decide on a consent agenda covering transportation fee increases, a property tax exemption and abatement for the Saskatoon Airport Authority, and numerous 2024 appointments to boards and committees. The council will also consider an exemption for the Albert Community Centre renewal from the High-Performance Civic Building Policy and a $200,000 transfer for relocating the Saskatoon Land office.

• Increase truck permit fees to $200 annually and $75 daily, and driveway crossing permits to $775, effective January 1, 2024
• Grant Saskatoon Airport Authority a five-year property tax exemption for runways, taxiways, and aprons (2024-2028)
• Approve a $200,000 operating transfer for relocating the Saskatoon Land office
• Extend the Community Support Program agreement with Downtown Saskatoon to December 31, 2024
• Adopt the Veteran Parking Pilot Program as a permanent policy

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

Saskatoon City Council is holding a public hearing meeting to consider several land-use and zoning items, including a comprehensive zoning bylaw amendment package, a discretionary use application for a parking station, rezoning in Hampton Village Business Park, and removal of a holding symbol in Rosewood. Council will also consider a sublease agreement for Optimist Hill. Public comments are accepted via the online form or in person.

• Bylaw No. 9925: Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review Amendment Package Seven (supplemental report)
• Discretionary Use Application by Bastion Holdings Ltd. for a Parking Station at 301 Queen Street
• Rezoning from FUD to B2 in Hampton Village Business Park (Bylaw No. 9926)
• Removal of Holding Symbol 'H' in Rosewood Neighbourhood (Bylaw No. 9930)
• Sublease between OSP Community Development Corp. and Optimist Freestyle Ski Team Inc. for portion of Optimist Hill

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a recommendation to forward proposed amendments to the Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood Concept Plan to City Council for approval at a public hearing. The agenda also includes routine items: approving the agenda, adopting the October 31, 2023 minutes, and declarations of conflict of interest.

• Concept Plan Amendment Application – Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood [MPC2023-1101]
• Recommendation to submit amendments to City Council for public hearing
• Proposed map and text amendments to Aspen Ridge Concept Plan
• Adoption of October 31, 2023 meeting minutes

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on environmental funding and the climate budget, consider a funding request from the Saskatchewan Environmental Society, and approve its 2023 Annual Report for submission to City Council. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and receiving verbal updates.

• Funding Environmental Sustainability Actions and Climate Budget - Update (EUCS2023-1103)
• Saskatchewan Environmental Society funding request letter (Nov 3, 2023)
• 2023 Annual Report (draft) approval for submission to City Council
• 2023 Statement of Expenditures
• 2024-2025 Climate Budget appendix

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners will consider a business case to add five full-time equivalent Alternate Response Officers (AROs) and increase the police operating budget by $200,000 to match provincial funding. The board will also receive reports on police interactions with complex-needs individuals, a continued police-fire partnership, and a delegation on mental health care. The meeting includes routine items like minutes and reports, and will move into a closed session.

• Proposed increase of 5 FTE ARO positions and $200,000 budget increase to match provincial funding
• Report on SPS involvement with complex needs individuals, including case studies
• Delegation from Irene Seiferling on mental health care
• Report on continued partnership between Saskatoon Police and Fire
• In camera session for exempt matters

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing on Appeal 35-2023, an order to remedy a contravention at 2145 Easthill. A second appeal (34-2023) regarding a development permit denial at 263 Whiteswan Drive has been rescheduled. The board will decide whether to uphold or overturn the city's order.

• Appeal 35-2023: Order to Remedy Contravention at 2145 Easthill
• Appeal 34-2023: Development Permit Denial at 263 Whiteswan Drive (rescheduled)
• Exhibits include photographs, YouTube videos on storage containers, and neighbour support letters

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its 2023 Annual Report for submission to City Council by March 31, 2024. The body will also review its 2023 work plan, which includes reviewing heritage policies, securing funding for the Heritage Conservation Program, and exploring designation for properties like the Northeast Swale, Castles Schools, and Bessborough Hotel. Additionally, the committee will receive updates on Indigenous heritage and its current budget expenditures.

• Approval of the 2023 Annual Report for submission to City Council
• Review of the 2023 Work Plan including heritage policy and funding research
• Discussion of potential designations for Northeast Swale, Castles Schools, and Bessborough Hotel
• Receipt of the November 2023 Statement of Expenditures
• Adoption of minutes from the October 24, 2023 meeting

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Public Art Advisory Committee is meeting to consider several routine items, including approving an artist for a community art project with Oskāyak High School, adopting previous minutes, receiving verbal updates, and approving its 2023 annual report for submission to City Council. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive decision being the artist approval.

• Approve artist Tony Stallard for community art project with Oskāyak High School
• Adopt minutes from September 8, 2023 meeting
• Receive verbal update from Creative City Network Conference (Oct 3-5, 2023, St. John's)
• Receive verbal update on PAAC bus tour held October 13, 2023
• Approve 2023 Annual Report for submission to City Council by March 31, 2024

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and provide feedback on the Reconciliation Equity Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) Business Options report, which was forwarded by the Standing Policy Committee. The committee will also review and approve its 2023 Annual Report for submission to City Council, and receive updates on various accessibility initiatives. The agenda includes several routine items such as adoption of minutes and verbal updates.

• Draft feedback letter on REDI Business Options for 2024-25 Budget
• Approve 2023 Annual Report for submission to City Council by March 31, 2024
• Verbal updates on Good Neighbour Program advertising, accessible parking spot painting, and Access Transit response to Inclusion Saskatchewan letter
• Review of 2023 budget expenditures
• Work plan focus areas: Deafblind services, Access Transit, education, civic accessibility, downtown and BRT accessibility

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will consider several items, including providing feedback on the Reconciliation Equity Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) Business Options report for the 2024/2025 budget, approving co-sponsorships for community events, and approving its 2023 Annual Report. The committee will also receive updates from the Chair, the Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, and the Saskatoon Police Service.

• Draft feedback letter on REDI Business Options for 2024/2025 budget
• Approve $1,000 co-sponsorship to Saskatchewan History & Folklore Society for Multigenerational Diversity Art Show
• Approve $1,000 co-sponsorship to Pleasant Hill Community Association for Smudge On 2023
• Approve $1,000 co-sponsorship to Paivand - Iranian Canadian Society for Saskatoon Diaspora Film Festival
• Approve 2023 Annual Report for submission to City Council

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee will vote on a new protocol policy for using Civic Square, recommending Option 3 for event applications. It will also review the City's Anti-Harassment Policy and direct the City Solicitor to amend the Code of Ethical Conduct bylaw. The meeting includes information reports on transit child fares and the USask Research Junction, followed by in-camera discussions on 2024 board appointments.

• Approval of Option 3 – Balanced Event Application Requirements for the Use of Civic Square Protocol Policy
• Instruction to amend Bylaw No. 7767, The Recreation Facilities and Parks Usage Bylaw, 1998
• Review of Council Policy No. C01-025 - City of Saskatoon Anti-Harassment Policy
• Instruction to amend Bylaw No. 9537, The Code of Ethical Conduct for Members of City Council Bylaw, 2019
• Information report on the impacts of eliminating child fares on Saskatoon Transit

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing on three appeals. The board will hear an appeal of a denied sign permit at 380 2nd Avenue North, and appeals of orders to remedy contraventions at 2815 Lorne Avenue and 4011 Burron Avenue. The board will decide whether to uphold or overturn the city's decisions.

• Appeal 31-2023: Sign permit denial at 380 2nd Avenue North
• Appeal 32-2023: Order to remedy contravention at 2815 Lorne Avenue
• Appeal 33-2023: Order to remedy contravention at 4011 Burron Avenue
• Public hearing open to the public at City Hall

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will consider several reports, including proposed fee changes for development review and building standards, a sublease for Optimist Hill, and an extension of the Community Support Program agreement with Downtown Saskatoon. The committee will also discuss options for reviewing minimum parking regulations, with a report tabled for the December 6 meeting. Most items are recommendations to City Council.

• Options for Review of Minimum Parking Regulations (MPC2023-0502) – report tabled to Dec 6, 2023
• Development Review Program proposed fee changes for 2024-2025 (PDCS2023-1101)
• Building Standards proposed program fee changes for 2024-2025 (PDCS2023-1102)
• Optimist Hill – Saskatoon Freestyle Sublease (PDCS2023-1103) – OSP Community Development Corp. to sublease to Optimist Freestyle Ski Team Inc.
• Community Support Program – amendment to Memorandum of Agreement with Downtown Saskatoon (PDCS2023-0611) – extend to Dec 31, 2024

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will consider several recommendations to City Council, including property tax exemptions and a tax abatement agreement for the Saskatoon Airport Authority, a $200,000 operating transfer to relocate the Saskatoon Land Office, and an update to the city's investment policy. The committee will also receive information reports on property tax policies, River Landing Phase II land sales, and a staffing review audit.

• Recommend City Council approve Option 2 of the Asset Allocation Study to update investment policy
• Recommend 5-year property tax exemption (2024-2028) for Saskatoon Airport Authority runways, taxiways, aprons
• Recommend 5-year continuation of partial Tax Abatement Agreement for Saskatoon Airport Authority
• Approve Capital Project P.10102 and $200,000 operating transfer for Saskatoon Land office relocation
• Receive information reports on property tax policies, Wentworth at the Willows, River Landing Phase II land sales, staffing audit

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will review a request to exempt the Albert Community Centre Renewal and Upgrade Project from specific high-performance building policy requirements. The committee will also receive updates on organics processing contracts and climate budget funding.

• Policy exemption request for Albert Community Centre Renewal regarding LEED Silver and net-zero targets
• Update on Curbside Organics Processing Contract
• Update on Funding Environmental Sustainability Actions and Climate Budget
• Review of 2024 Proposed Budget and Support Letter for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
• Discussion of Reconciliation Equity Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) Business Options

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation is meeting to discuss and recommend several items to City Council, including proposed increases to truck and driveway crossing permit fees, amendments to the Traffic Bylaw, and a pilot program for veteran parking. The committee will also hear from the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee on snow removal advertising, accessibility barriers in the downtown event district, and painting accessible parking spots. A request to speak about traffic calming at Hampton Circle is also on the agenda.

• Proposed annual truck permit fee increase to $200 from $50, daily truck permit to $75 from $30, driveway crossing permit to $775 from $375, effective Jan 1, 2024, phased over two years
• Proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw, including U-turn penalties
• Recommendation to make the Veteran Parking Pilot Program a permanent policy
• Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee letters on Snow Angels Program advertising, accessibility barriers in Downtown Event and Entertainment District, and painting accessible parking spots
• Request to speak on traffic calming at Hampton Circle

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing a discretionary use application for a new parking station. Administration recommends forwarding the proposal to City Council for approval at a future public hearing.

• Discretionary Use Application for a Parking Station at 301 Queen Street by Bastion Holdings Ltd.

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing to consider Appeal 29-2023, an appeal of an Order to Remedy Contravention for a property at 401 Avenue L South, related to a proposed condominium development. A second appeal, 30-2023, regarding 3203 Preston Avenue South, has been rescinded and will not be heard.

• Appeal 29-2023: Order to Remedy Contravention at 401 Avenue L South
• Proposed condominium development at 401 Avenue L South
• Appeal 30-2023 rescinded (3203 Preston Avenue South)
• Public hearing open to residents

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC- SPECIAL

This is a special meeting of the Governance and Priorities Committee, held immediately after the regular City Council meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural (call to order, agenda confirmation, conflict of interest declarations) with one substantive item: a closed-door (in camera) discussion of a land matter under the economic/financial and land exemption. No public decisions or details are listed for this item.

• In camera session to consider Item 5.1, a land matter (Section 17(1)(d) and (e) exemption)
• Meeting held on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People
• No public reports or action items listed beyond the in camera item

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

City Council will review several proposals, including updates to the Traffic Bylaw and vehicle noise limits. The agenda also includes approving tax abatements for business developments and allocating $3.9 million in fund profits to transit.

• Proposed speed limit increase on McOrmond Drive from 50 km/h to 60 km/h
• Proposed vehicle noise level limit of 101.3 dB for motor vehicles and motorcycles
• Five-year tax abatement for 36 affordable rental units at 727 Hart Road
• Allocation of $3.9 million in profits from the Neighbourhood Land Development Fund to the Bus Rapid Transit Funding Plan
• $100,000 capital project for a new Zebra Facility at Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

This agenda is for a public hearing meeting of Saskatoon City Council on October 25, 2023, but the provided text contains only boilerplate interface labels and no actual agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed.

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates and discuss its work plan, including a report on intangible cultural heritage. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being information-only, and no major decisions are scheduled.

• Intangible Cultural Heritage – Review Considerations report (MHAC2023-1001)
• 2023 work plan includes heritage policy review, funding for Heritage Conservation Program, and property designations (Northeast Swale, Castles Schools, Bessborough Hotel)
• Discussion on Heritage Plan and Policy priorities
• Budget statement of expenditures for the committee

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The committee will review the 2022-23 year-end report from Student Action for a Sustainable Future. Members will also receive the 2023 statement of expenditures and updates from the Chair.

• Presentation of the 2022-23 SASF Year End Report
• Review of the 2023 Statement of Expenditures
• Approval of September 22, 2023, meeting minutes

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to consider and likely approve the Saskatoon Police Service's 2024-2025 operating and capital budget estimates, which will then be forwarded to City Council for the November budget process. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting previous minutes, a chief's report, and an in-camera session. A delegation from the Pleasant Hill Community Association is scheduled to speak regarding the budget and the SPS 2025-2029 strategic plan.

• 2024-2025 Police Operating Budget Estimates approval and forwarding to City Council
• 2024-2025 Police Capital Budget Estimates approval and forwarding to City Council
• Delegation from Shane Partridge and letter from Pleasant Hill Community Association on SPS strategic plan
• Adoption of September 21, 2023 public meeting minutes
• Move to in-camera session for exempt matters

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE - SPECIAL MEETING

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss its 2023 budget statement and whether to request a budget increase for 2024. The item was deferred from the October 12 meeting due to loss of quorum. The committee will provide direction on the amount to request.

• Discussion of DEIAC Budget - 2023 (New).pdf
• Request for budget increase for 2024
• Deferred from October 12, 2023 meeting due to loss of quorum

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board is holding a public hearing on October 18, 2023, to consider an Order to Remedy Contravention under Bylaw No. 8175, the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003. The agenda contains only this single item with no attachments or additional details provided.

• Order to Remedy Contravention under Bylaw No. 8175

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is scheduled to conduct hearings regarding two specific appeals. One hearing involves a denied development permit, while the other matter regarding an order to remedy a contravention has been rescheduled.

• Appeal 28-2023: Appeal of a development permit denial at 816 Feheregyhazi Boulevard
• Appeal 29-2023: Rescheduled hearing regarding an order to remedy contravention at 401 Avenue L South

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting previous minutes and receiving verbal updates. The main substantive item is reviewing and potentially approving a draft letter of support for the Administration's response to barriers to public transportation, to be forwarded to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation. The committee will also receive its 2023 budget expenditures and discuss its work plan.

• Draft letter of support for Administration's response to barriers to public transportation (TS2023-0806)
• Adoption of September 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• 2023 budget expenditures statement review
• Work plan categories: Deafblind Services, Access Transit, Education, Civic Accessibility, Downtown and BRT Accessibility

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

This agenda for the Saskatoon Public Art Advisory Committee meeting on 2023-10-13 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates, approve minutes, and consider a co-sponsorship request. The main decision is whether to approve $1,000 from the 2024 budget for the Saskatchewan History & Folklore Society's Multigenerational Diversity Art Show, despite the application arriving past the deadline. Other items are informational updates from the chair, members, and subcommittees.

• Co-sponsorship request for $1,000 from 2024 budget for Multigenerational Diversity Art Show (application past deadline)
• Approval of September 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Verbal updates on Indigenous languages and Truth and Reconciliation from Julia Jones
• Update on systemic work from Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
• 2023 work plan and budget statement of expenditures

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing budget information updates for the Saskatoon Police Service and Saskatoon Public Library. The committee will also receive reports on 2024/2025 business plan capital options and performance improvement updates.

• Saskatoon Police Service 2024/2025 Budget Information Update
• Saskatoon Public Library 2024/2025 Budget Information Update
• Prioritized 2024/2025 Business Plan and Budget Capital Options
• Performance Improvement Update report
• Council Communications and Constituency Relations Allowance update

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC - SPECIAL MEETING

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation is holding a special meeting to consider five information reports that were deferred from its October 3, 2023 meeting. The reports cover Saskatoon Transit's asset management plan and 2022 annual report, an update on the Active Transportation Plan, supplemental capital budget information for 2024/2025, and the 2023 prioritized infrastructure list from the Transportation Master Plan. The committee will receive these reports as information.

• Saskatoon Transit 2023 Asset Management Plan update [TS2023-1002]
• Active Transportation Plan implementation update, including cycling network and sidewalk construction status [TS2023-1003]
• 2024/2025 Transportation Services Capital Budget supplemental information, including Traffic Calming Program budget update [TS2023-1004]
• Transportation Master Plan 2023 Prioritized Infrastructure List [TS2023-1006]
• Saskatoon Transit 2022 Annual Report [TS2023-1007]

LICENCE APPEAL BOARD

The Licence Appeal Board is scheduled to hold a hearing regarding Appeal 1-2023. This appeal concerns the cancellation of a taxi licence.

• Appeal 1-2023: Taxi Licence & Cancellation of Licence

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will consider two recommendations for City Council: a five-year tax abatement for 36 affordable rental units at 727 Hart Road developed by SaskNative Rentals Inc., and a bylaw amendment to remove the Casavant organ from the heritage designation of Third Avenue United Church at 304 3rd Avenue North. The committee will also discuss funding from the BID Streetscape Reserve for the Street Activity Subcommittee. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and conflict of interest declarations.

• Five-year incremental tax abatement for 36 affordable rental units at 727 Hart Road (SaskNative Rentals Inc.)
• Heritage designation bylaw amendment for Third Avenue United Church, 304 3rd Avenue North, to remove Casavant organ
• Street Activity Subcommittee funding from BID Streetscape Reserve (PDCS2023-1003)
• Approval of minutes from September 6, 2023 meeting

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC- SPECIAL

This is a special meeting of the Governance and Priorities Committee with a single substantive item: a motion to move into a closed (in camera) session to receive a verbal update from Mayor Clark, citing information from other governments under Section 13 of LAFOIP. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, agenda confirmation, declarations, adjournment). No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Motion to move in camera for item 5.1: Verbal Update - Mayor Clark
• Closed session justification: Information from Other Governments - Section 13 of LAFOIP

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will consider two five-year tax abatement applications for local businesses, allocate $3.9 million in land development profits to bus rapid transit, and receive an audit report. The committee will also adopt previous minutes and may move into a closed session for audit discussions.

• Five-year tax abatement for Three Farmers Foods Inc. at 761 66th Street (100% to 50% over 5 years)
• Five-year tax abatement for Great Western Brewing Co. at 519 2nd Ave North (100% to 50% over 5 years)
• $3.9 million from Neighbourhood Land Development Fund allocated to Bus Rapid Transit Funding Plan
• Continuous Assurance Audit report to be received as information
• In camera session for audit reports and City Auditor updates

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Property Maintenance Appeals Board is holding a public hearing to consider two appeals against orders to remedy contraventions issued under Bylaw No. 8175, the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003. The board will hear Appeal 28-2023 for 720 3rd Avenue North and Appeal 30-2023 for 105 27th Street West. No other items are on the agenda.

• Appeal 28-2023 — 720 3rd Avenue North
• Appeal 30-2023 — 105 27th Street West
• Bylaw No. 8175 — Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services is meeting to consider a report recommending approval of capital funding for a storm sewer cleaning pilot project, and to receive a request to speak about noise bylaw enforcement. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and confirmation of the agenda.

• Recommendation to approve $187,000 budget increase for Project P.01619.02 (Preservation Program) for CCTV inspection and cleaning pilot, funded from Project P.01619.01 (Network Management)
• Recommendation to approve $110,000 budget increase for Project P.01619.04 (Capital Operations) for the pilot, funded from Project P.01619.01 (Network Management)
• Request to speak from Adam Pollock, Pleasant Hill Community Association, on enforcing the Noise Bylaw (EUCS2023-1001)
• Adoption of minutes from September 5, 2023 meeting

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will conduct public hearings regarding appeals for an order to remedy a contravention at 211 Avenue O South, a development permit denial at 200 Circle Drive East, and an order to remedy a contravention at 1502 Fletcher Road.

• Appeal 25-2023: Order to Remedy Contravention at 211 Avenue O South
• Appeal 26-2023: Development Permit Denial at 200 Circle Drive East
• Appeal 27-2023: Order to Remedy Contravention at 1502 Fletcher Road

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation is reviewing proposals for a new Saskatoon Transit Support Worker program and amendments to the Traffic Bylaw. The committee will also receive various reports regarding road maintenance, snow removal, and vehicle noise mitigation.

• Proposal for six Community Support Officers with $278,600 funding in 2024 and $204,000 in 2025
• Proposed speed limit increase on McOrmond Drive from 50 km/h to 60 km/h
• Proposed updates to Zimmerman Road speed limits (60 km/h and 80 km/h)
• Proposed vehicle noise level limit of 101.3 dB for motor vehicles and motorcycles
• Review of 2022-2023 Winter Road Maintenance Summary

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

Saskatoon City Council holds a public hearing meeting to consider several discretionary use applications and zoning bylaw amendments. The council will hear public comments on a day care, a multiple-unit dwelling, a private school, and two zoning bylaw amendment packages. It will also consider authorizing borrowing up to $3.5 million for waste utility program development.

• Day care for 12 children at 1509 Early Drive
• Multiple-unit dwelling (4 units) at 501 Avenue H South by Saskatchewan Housing Corporation
• Private school for 30 students at 96 33rd Street East
• Zoning Bylaw amendments (Bylaws 9919 and 9920) as part of Amendment Package Seven
• Intent to borrow up to $3,500,000 for Waste Utility Program Development

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - SPECIAL

This is a special meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

This agenda for the Saskatoon Municipal Planning Commission meeting on September 26, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates and information, including a referral from City Council about long-term options for the city's greenhouse operating model. The committee will also hear verbal updates from the chair and members, review its work plan, and receive its 2023 statement of expenditures. Most items are for information or routine approval.

• Referral from City Council: Greenhouse Operating Model Long-Term Options (PDCS2023-0206)
• Creation of Education Subcommittee, replacing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Subcommittee
• Approval of April 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• 2023 Statement of Expenditures for information

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to handle routine items and one substantive referral from City Council. The board will vote on a recommendation to ask the Saskatoon Police Service to submit its 2024/2025 budget earlier than usual to align with the city's budget process. Other agenda items include adopting the previous meeting's minutes and moving into a closed session.

• Recommendation to request Saskatoon Police Service provide budget earlier than typical process (City Council referral GPC2023-0605)
• Adoption of minutes from August 24, 2023 public meeting
• Move to in camera session under Governance Policy No. 12.4 and related bylaws

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board is holding a public hearing on one property maintenance appeal under Bylaw No. 8175. One appeal (No. 26-2023) for 150 Batoche Crescent will be heard; another (No. 27-2023) for 511 Empress Street has been withdrawn.

• Appeal No. 26-2023 - 150 Batoche Crescent
• Appeal No. 27-2023 - 511 Empress Street - WITHDRAWN
• Bylaw No. 8175 - The Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003

STREET ACTIVITY SUBCOMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Street Activity Subcommittee met on September 20, 2023, to adopt minutes from June 21, 2023, and receive updated Terms of Reference. The update reflects a resolution by the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services to appoint a member of the Saskatoon Fire Department to the subcommittee. The meeting also included the receipt of a quarterly report from the Community Support Program covering June to August 2023. No new ordinances, contracts, or rezonings were decided.

• Adoption of minutes from the June 21, 2023 meeting
• Receipt of updated Terms of Reference adding a Saskatoon Fire Department member
• Receipt of Community Support Program Quarterly Report for June 2023 to August 2023

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC- SPECIAL

This is a special public meeting of Saskatoon's Governance and Priorities Committee. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions.

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing to consider three appeals: an order to remedy a contravention at 2302 Hanselman Avenue, a development permit denial at 1110 Grosvenor Avenue, and an order to remedy a contravention at 1106 8th Street East. The board will hear evidence and decide whether to uphold or overturn the city's decisions.

• Appeal 22-2023: Order to Remedy Contravention at 2302 Hanselman Avenue
• Appeal 23-2023: Development Permit Denial at 1110 Grosvenor Avenue
• Appeal 24-2023: Order to Remedy Contravention at 1106 8th Street East
• Public hearing open to residents; contact City Clerk's Office at 306.975.3240

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on recommendations, including a proposed amendment to the heritage designation bylaw for Third Avenue United Church to remove the Casavant organ. The committee will also receive updates on geophysics research at Nutana Pioneer Cemetery, a final report on the Doors Open event, and its 2023 work plan and budget.

• Recommendation to amend Bylaw No. 9413 to remove the Casavant organ from the Third Avenue United Church heritage designation (304 3rd Avenue North)
• Verbal update on geophysics research at Nutana Pioneer Cemetery
• Final report on Doors Open Event 2023 from OnPurpose Leadership
• Review of 2023 work plan, including heritage policies, funding, and property designations
• Statement of expenditures for committee budget

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive updates from the chair and members, and review its 2023 work plan and budget. The main actionable items are authorizing six co-sponsorship cheques totaling $6,500 to community organizations for past events.

• $1,000 to Pleasant Hill Community Association for Pow Wow (June 9, 2023)
• $1,000 to Saskatchewan Intercultural Association for World Refugee Day (June 20, 2023)
• $1,000 to India Canada Cultural Association for Saskatoon Super League III (June 25, 2023)
• $1,000 to Saskatoon Open Door Society for Digital Storytelling Showcase (July 11, 2023)
• $500 to Eastview Walk Against Hate (July 17, 2023) and $1,000 to SKLatam for Saskatchewan Latin Festival (Sept 2, 2023)

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to consider a recommendation to combine seven appeal boards into a single board, and to receive several information reports on budget options, the downtown event district, and strategic planning. The committee will also table a report on the Albert Community Centre and Marr Residence management boards for a future meeting. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and making 2024 appointments.

• Recommendation to combine Property Maintenance, Swimming Pools, Environmental Management, Fire, License, Access Transit, and City Mortgage Appeal Boards into one board
• Report on 2024 and 2025 prioritized budget options (property tax and utility supported)
• Report on Downtown Event and Entertainment District revenue instruments, including KPMG analysis
• 2024 appointments of Deputy Mayor and Council/Committee meeting schedule
• 2023 Civic Services Survey results and 2026-2029 Strategic Plan engagement approach

SPECIAL EVENT - URBAN RESERVE SIGNING CEREMONY

This is a special event agenda for an urban reserve signing ceremony in Saskatoon. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive decisions or discussion items.

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Public Art Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: adopting prior minutes, receiving updates, and confirming committee representatives. They will discuss appointing two members to a selection committee, confirm James Hawn to the Commemorative Review Committee, and confirm Muveddet Al-Katib to attend the Creative City Network Conference. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Request for two members to sit on a selection committee (ADV2023-0901)
• Confirm James Hawn as representative to Commemorative Review Committee
• Confirm Muveddet Al-Katib to attend Creative City Network Conference Oct 3-5, 2023
• Review of 2023 budget expenditures
• Verbal updates on bus tour and workshop subcommittees

The Public Art Advisory Committee appointed members to the Urban Design Selection Committee and the Commemorative Review Committee. The committee also confirmed a representative for the Creative City Network Conference and authorized the Workshop Subcommittee to continue planning.

• Appointed Vanessa Hyggen, Obii Udemgba, and Cheryl Thorson (alternate) to the Urban Design Selection Committee (Carried)
• Confirmed James Hawn as representative to the Commemorative Review Committee (Carried)
• Confirmed Muveddet Al-Katib as representative to the Creative City Network Conference (Carried)
• Approved Workshop Subcommittee to continue planning workshops and lectures (Carried)
• Adopted June 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - SPECIAL

This is a special meeting of the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee meets to receive updates and provide feedback on several accessibility matters. Key items include a review of the Accessible Parking Permit Program, a pilot project for accessible loading zone ramps, and a referral about barriers to public transportation. The committee will also adopt prior minutes, receive subcommittee updates, and review its budget expenditures.

• Accessible Parking Permit Program Review update and feedback request
• Pilot Project – Accessible Loading Zone Ramps referred from Transportation Committee
• Barriers to Public Transportation referral from Inclusion Saskatchewan
• Education and Awareness Subcommittee report drafts
• 2023 budget expenditures statement

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee approved several requests for the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation regarding parking stripes, snow removal in alleyways, and downtown event barriers. The committee also tasked the Education and Awareness subcommittee with researching public outreach costs and event options.

• Requested feasibility of painting stripes on accessible parking spots and adjacent alleyways
• Requested focus on alleyways and side streets for the snow angels program
• Requested review of accessibility barriers for the Downtown Event and Entertainment District
• Approved request for Administration update on the MITACS program
• Tasked Education and Awareness subcommittee to report on event options and bill inserts
• Tasked Education and Awareness subcommittee to provide cost estimates for pamphlets
• Approved forwarding a letter of support for Administration's work on public transportation barriers
• Received updates on the Accessible Parking Program and Accessible Loading Zone Ramps pilot

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will consider two approval reports: leasing a city-owned parking lot at 232 and 240 Avenue C North to the Saskatchewan Health Authority for a Park N' Ride, and selling city-owned lots in Kensington Neighbourhood Phase 6. They will also receive an information report on the 2023 mid-year financial forecast. The meeting includes routine items like adopting minutes and an in-camera session for an investment policy matter and city auditor updates.

• Lease of 232 and 240 Avenue C North to Saskatchewan Health Authority for Park N' Ride (5-year term, 6-month termination option)
• Sale of Kensington Neighbourhood Phase 6 lots (Lots 1-28 Block 233, Lots 1-11 Block 234) via Lot Draw, and Parcels R, N, L via open market
• 2023 Mid-Year Financial Forecast – City of Saskatoon’s Business Plan and Budget
• In-camera items: Investment Policy Matter and City Auditor Updates

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance approved the sale of several lots and parcels in the Kensington Neighbourhood. The committee also referred a temporary parking lease for the Saskatchewan Health Authority to City Council and received a mid-year financial forecast.

• Authorized sale of Lots 1-28 Block 233 and Lots 1-11 Block 234 via Lot Draw, and Parcels R, N, and L Plan 102408320 via open market (5-0)
• Referred temporary lease of City-owned parking lot to Saskatchewan Health Authority to City Council (5-0)
• Directed Administration to attend Caswell Community Association meeting regarding the proposed temporary lease (5-0)
• Directed Administration to engage Saskatchewan Health Authority on park and ride models for Royal University and Jim Pattison Children’s Hospitals (4-1)
• Received 2023 Mid-Year Financial Forecast report as information (5-0)
• Voted to keep Investment Policy Matter and City Auditor Updates In Camera (4-0)

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services is meeting to consider several recommendations to City Council, including a five-year tax abatement for a development at 1011, 1013 and 1015 Idylwyld Drive North, acceptance of a donated Shaheed Minar monument, and approval of geophysics research at Nutana Pioneer Cemetery. The committee will also receive information reports on topics such as shelter regulations, snow loading requirements, alcohol in parks, and a parks department year-end report.

• Five-year tax abatement of 60.67% of incremental City, Library and Education property taxes for 1011, 1013 and 1015 Idylwyld Drive North
• Acceptance of Shaheed Minar monument as a donation, located at Mahoney Park in Kensington neighbourhood
• Approval of geophysics analysis at Nutana Pioneer Cemetery and delegation of authority for cemetery alterations
• Request to speak from Bruce Tucker regarding a public community indoor skatepark
• Information reports on provincial shelter regulations, snow loading requirements, alcohol consumption in parks, 2022 Parks Department year-end, and Community Support Program update

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommended several approvals to City Council, including a tax abatement for a specific development and the acceptance of a commemorative monument. The committee also directed administration to research indoor skate park partnerships and delayed the transfer of the Community Support Program.

• Recommended approval of a five-year tax abatement (60.67% of incremental taxes) for 1011, 1013 and 1015 Idylwyld Drive North (5-0)
• Recommended acceptance of the Shaheed Minar monument donation for Mahoney Park (5-0)
• Recommended approval of geophysics analysis at Nutana Pioneer Cemetery (5-0)
• Directed Administration to report back on potential partnerships for an indoor skate park facility (5-0)
• Delayed transfer of Community Support Program from Downtown Saskatoon BID to Saskatoon Fire Department to no later than December 31, 2024 (5-0)
• Directed Administration to communicate snow loading report to property owner at Dufferin Avenue and Main Street (5-0)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Property Maintenance Appeals Board is holding a public hearing on September 6, 2023, to consider three appeals against orders to remedy contraventions issued under Bylaw No. 8175 (The Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003). The board will hear appeals for properties at 722 32nd Street West, 928 Main Street, and 30 Roborecki Terrace. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for hearing the appeals.

• Appeal No. 23-2023 - 722 32nd Street West
• Appeal No. 24-2023 - 928 Main Street
• Appeal No. 25-2023 - 30 Roborecki Terrace

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Committee recommended that City Council approve a 2024 curbside garbage utility implementation plan and associated fees. Other recommendations included adopting a specific option for residential carbon monoxide alarms and applying for federal climate and vehicle grants.

• Recommended adoption of Option 2 for residential carbon monoxide alarms and bylaw amendments (3-0)
• Recommended $30,000 increase for Capital Project P.01281 for EV chargers via Eco-West Canada funding (4-0)
• Recommended submitting applications to Natural Resources Canada for climate adaptation and zero emission vehicle initiatives (4-0)
• Recommended approval of 2024 curbside garbage utility implementation plan and proposed fees (4-0)

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation is meeting to receive three requests to speak from residents about a road intersection, a bikeway project, and train whistles, and to receive three information reports on winter road maintenance, snow emergency response, and school zone snow removal. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decision items listed.

• Request to speak on road intersection at Fairmont Drive and Fairmont Court (TS2023-0901)
• Request to speak on 31st Street West Bikeway Pedestrian and Traffic Improvement Project (TS2023-0904)
• Request to speak on Stonebridge train whistles (TS2023-0906)
• 2022-2023 Winter Road Maintenance Summary (TS2023-0902)
• School Zone Snow Removal Enhancements – Phase 2 (TS2023-0903)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing on three appeals against Orders to Remedy Contravention issued for properties at 859 60th Street East, 223 Avenue V North, and 339 60th Street East. The board will consider evidence and decide whether to uphold, modify, or revoke the orders.

• Appeal 19-2023: Order to Remedy Contravention at 859 60th Street East
• Appeal 20-2023: Order to Remedy Contravention at 223 Avenue V North (involving portable storage containers)
• Appeal 21-2023: Order to Remedy Contravention at 339 60th Street East (with letters of support from 330 60th Street East)

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC- SPECIAL

The Governance and Priorities Committee is holding a special meeting to review recommended business plan options for the 2024-2025 budget, including potential service reductions, fee increases, and other savings measures. The committee is also receiving business line information reports for multiple departments, many of which were deferred from earlier meetings. The agenda includes specific recommendations for closures, fee changes, and program deferrals, with some options amended during the meeting.

• Closure of East Compost Depot - $132,000 savings in 2024
• Increase property tax penalty rate by 0.5% - $424,000 in 2024
• Increase parking ticket late penalties from $50 to $65
• Increase manual tax certificate fee by $5 and online by $10 - $282,000 in 2024
• Defer Remai CBCM phase-in - $41,000 in 2024

The Governance and Priorities Committee approved several cost-saving and revenue-generating options for the 2024/2025 budget. Decisions included closing a compost depot, increasing certain tax and parking fees, and reducing funding for various city services.

• Approved closure of East Compost Depot for $132,000 in 2024 (8-2)
• Approved adjusting Landfill and MRC operating hours for $150,000 in 2024 (10-0)
• Approved eliminating skunk inspection, trapping, and relocation for private residential properties for $25,000 in 2024 (6-4)
• Approved reducing mosquito control treatment area for $30,000 in 2024 (6-4)
• Approved 0.5% increase in monthly property tax penalty rate for 2024 (10-0)
• Approved increasing manual tax certificate fees by $5 and online fees by $10 for $282,000 in 2024 (10-0)
• Approved increasing parking ticket penalty for expired pay parking from $30 to $35 (10-0)
• Approved reducing payroll expenses estimate by $200,000 in 2024 (8-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

Saskatoon City Council is holding a public hearing meeting to consider several land-use and zoning items, including a private school application, zoning bylaw amendments, and a proposed lease agreement for Cairns Field. The council will hear public submissions and consider recommendations from administration and the Municipal Planning Commission.

• Discretionary Use Application by Emmanuel Baptist Church for a private school (max 105 students) at 1636 Acadia Drive
• Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment (Bylaw 9915) to allow restaurants and lounges in the M4 District (downtown)
• Official Community Plan Amendment (Bylaw 9916) and Zoning by Agreement (Bylaw 9917) for 509 12th Street East
• Proposed 10-year license agreement with Sask Entertainment Group to operate a baseball franchise at Cairns Field, including a modular clubhouse and marketing rights

City Council approved a discretionary use application for a private school at 1636 Acadia Drive. Council also passed Bylaw No. 9915 to amend zoning for restaurants and lounges in the M4 District. A proposed Official Community Plan amendment for 509 12th Street East received its first reading.

• Approved private school for max 105 students at 1636 Acadia Drive (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9915 regarding restaurants and lounges in M4 District (9-0)
• Granted first reading of Bylaw No. 9916 for Official Community Plan amendment at 509 12th Street East (9-0)
• Approved minutes from July 26, 2023 Public Hearing meeting (9-0)

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC- SPECIAL

This is a special meeting of the Governance and Priorities Committee, held immediately after the regular City Council meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural (call to order, agenda confirmation, conflict of interest declarations) and includes one item to move into a closed (in camera) session to discuss a land matter. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• Move in camera to consider a land matter (item 4.1)

The Governance and Priorities Committee met to discuss a land matter in a closed session. The committee decided to keep the information and discussion regarding this matter confidential.

• Confirmed agenda as presented (10-0)
• Approved motion to move In Camera to consider a land matter report (10-0)
• Approved motion to keep land matter information and discussion In Camera under Section 17(1)(d) and (e) of LAFOIP (10-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Saskatoon City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including renaming John A. Macdonald Road to miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road, purchasing land in Kensington for future development, and approving a $3.5M internal borrowing for waste carts. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, financial statements, and appointments.

• Approve renaming John A. Macdonald Road to miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road
• Purchase 74.34 acres in Kensington from Launch Equities for $4,460,400
• Increase Capital Project P.02599 by $3,500,000 for waste carts
• Amend Fire and Protective Services Bylaw to allow fireworks on Diwali and Lunar New Year
• Request earlier budget submissions from Police and Library boards

City Council approved $3.5 million in internal borrowing for the deployment of waste utility carts. The council also expanded the permitted dates for low hazard fireworks to include Diwali and Lunar New Year. Additionally, a request was approved to send a letter to the Ministry of Social Services regarding barriers to housing for unhoused individuals.

• Approved $3.5M internal borrowing for waste utility carts (Unanimous)
• Approved adding Diwali and Lunar New Year as permitted low hazard fireworks days (Unanimous)
• Approved $240,000 increase for Fire Training Facility via NIF funding (10-0)
• Approved sending a letter to Ministry of Social Services regarding housing barriers (10-0)
• Approved expanding the purpose of the Urban Forest and Pest Management Capital Reserve (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the July 26, 2023 meeting (10-0)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve a day care, a private school, and a four-unit dwelling. The Commission also recommended the approval of zoning bylaw amendments as part of a comprehensive review package.

• Recommended approval of day care for max 12 children at 1509 Early Drive (CARRIED)
• Recommended approval of private school for max 30 students at 96 33rd Street East (CARRIED)
• Recommended approval of four-unit dwelling at 501 Avenue H South (CARRIED)
• Recommended approval of proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 8770, Zoning Bylaw, 2009 (CARRIED)
• Adopted minutes from July 25, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is meeting publicly to consider several items, including approving a Police Services Agreement with the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. They will also receive mid-year business plan and equity, diversity, and inclusion reports, and a letter to the province about housing for individuals with complex needs. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and an in-camera session.

• Police Services Agreement with Lac La Ronge Indian Band
• 2023 Business Plan Mid-Year Report
• 2022 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Report
• Letter to Province on urgent need for housing and supports for complex needs
• In Camera session

The Board approved a Police Services Agreement for the 10th Urban Reserve in Saskatoon. Additionally, the Board requested a report from the Saskatoon Police Service regarding interactions with individuals with complex needs, including detention and housing coordination.

• Approved Police Services Agreement with Lac La Ronge Indian Band (6-0)
• Requested SPS report on interactions with individuals with complex needs, including detention and housing options (6-0)
• Approved Board Member Roles and Guidelines (5-0)
• Adopted June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Confirmed meeting agenda (6-0)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting to hear property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled; one commercial appeal for 1527 Idylwyld Dr N will be heard. The meeting is open to the public.

• Commercial appeal hearing for 1527 Idylwyld Dr N (Roll No. 474915550, File 596-2023)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing on one appeal: a sign permit denial for 415 Circle Drive East. The board will review exhibits including the notice of appeal, size comparison photos, the denial decision, and site plans. No other business is listed beyond this single appeal and adjournment.

• Appeal 18-2023: sign permit denial at 415 Circle Drive East
• Exhibits include notice of appeal, size comparison photos, denial notice, location/site plans, hearing notice

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to decide on the 2024–2035 Major Capital Funding Plan and whether to recommend keeping current municipal lobbying rules. They will also receive information reports on the 2024/2025 budget options, 2022 snow response finances, the Downtown Event and Entertainment District, and council communication allowances. The meeting includes several items to be discussed in camera, such as a provincial stewardship program update and legal matters.

• Approve in principle the 2024–2035 Major Capital Funding Plan (Option 1)
• Recommend to City Council Option 1 – Status Quo for municipal lobbying regulation
• Receive 2024/2025 Business Plan and Budget Options report
• Receive 2022 Snow Response Financial Information report
• Receive Downtown Event and Entertainment District update on upcoming reports and decision milestones

The Governance and Priorities Committee approved a long-term capital funding plan and recommended maintaining the status quo for municipal lobbying regulations. The committee also made several board appointments and received reports on budget options and snow response financials.

• Approved 2024–2035 Major Capital Funding Plan in principle (11-0)
• Recommended Option 1 – Status Quo for Regulation of Municipal Lobbying (11-0)
• Appointed Tasnim Jaisee to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (10-0)
• Appointed Gord Burgess and George McQuitty to Downtown Saskatoon Board of Management (10-0)
• Directed City Clerk to advertise vacancy for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (10-0)
• Denied waiver of notice for motion regarding business tax ratio report (10-1)

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC- SPECIAL

The Governance and Priorities Committee approved reductions to transportation service levels, including road painting and median sweeping. The committee rejected several transit fare increases and service cuts, but requested a report on eliminating fares for children aged 5 to 13.

• Approved $96,400 reduction for painting and signing inflationary impact (8-3)
• Approved reducing soft surface median sweeping to once every two years for $200,000 annual savings (11-0)
• Approved request for report on eliminating transit fares for children 5 to 13 (10-0)
• Approved request for report on on-demand transit for low ridership routes (11-0)
• Defeated 7.5% transit fare increase (5-5)
• Defeated $268,700 reduction to transit asset maintenance (3-8)
• Defeated reduction to back lane grading service levels (0-11)
• Defeated extending sidewalk and cycle track snow clearing timeline to 96 hours (1-10)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance is meeting to consider several financial items, including a recommendation to authorize the purchase of about 74 acres of land in the Kensington neighbourhood for $4,460,400.00. The committee will also receive financial statements from the Meewasin Valley Authority and Business Improvement Districts, and consider a motion to have the City Auditor review staffing ratios. Two items will be discussed in camera: an external auditor matter and City Auditor updates.

• Recommendation to purchase three parcels (35.08, 15.57, and 23.69 acres) from Launch Equities Corporation for $4,460,400.00 for future development in Kensington
• Receive Meewasin Valley Authority financial statements for March 31, 2023
• Receive 2022 financial statements for five Business Improvement Districts (Downtown, Broadway, Riversdale, Sutherland, 33rd Street)
• Motion by Councillor Block for City Auditor to review FTE-to-management ratios and supervisor costs over five years
• Request to speak from W Kirk Ready of Wentworth at the Willows Condominium Corporation

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance recommended the purchase of three land parcels for future development. The committee also directed the City Auditor to review staffing ratios and management costs. Other actions included receiving financial statements and referring a condominium matter to administration.

• Recommended to City Council the purchase of three land parcels from Launch Equities Corporation for $4,460,400.00 (4-0)
• Approved request for City Auditor to review FTE to management ratios and supervisor costs over the last five years (4-0)
• Referred Wentworth at the Willows Condominium Corporation matter to Administration for a report (3-1)
• Received Meewasin Valley Authority Financial Statements dated March 31, 2023, and forwarded to City Council (4-0)
• Received Business Improvement Districts’ 2022 Financial Statements as information (4-0)
• Decided to keep External Auditor Matter discussion In Camera under Section 19 of LAFOIP (4-0)

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will consider several items, including a recommendation to rename John A. Macdonald Road to miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road, a ten-year lease agreement for Cairns Field, and a $150,000 project for the Animal Services Pound Services Facility. The committee will also receive information reports on housing, the Riel Industrial Sector Plan, and parks asset management. Public speakers are scheduled for the renaming and other items.

• Recommendation to rename John A. Macdonald Road to miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road and forward to City Council
• Approval of ten-year agreement with Sask Entertainment Group to operate a baseball franchise at Cairns Field, including modular clubhouse and marketing rights
• Approval of $150,000 post-capital project for Pound Services Facility, funded $100,000 from Animal Services Reserve and $50,000 from Community Services Departmental Capital Reserve
• Additions to Names Master List: La plaas Ayiwaypihk under Community theme
• Information reports on Housing Program Update, Riel Industrial Sector Plan Amendment, and Parks Asset Management Update

The committee endorsed the renaming of John A. Macdonald Road and recommended a $150,000 project for the Pound Services Facility. They also recommended a 10-year license agreement for a baseball franchise at Cairns Field and requested a report on park asset equity between neighborhoods.

• Endorsed renaming John A. Macdonald Road to miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road (6-0)
• Added La plaas Ayiwaypihk to the Prioritized Names Master List (5-0)
• Recommended canceling the 2024 Heritage Awards event (6-0)
• Approved appointing a Saskatoon Fire Department member to the Street Activity Subcommittee (6-0)
• Recommended approving 10-year license for Sask Entertainment Group at Cairns Field (5-0)
• Recommended $150,000 budget for Pound Services Facility project (4-0)
• Directed administration to engage partners on a future Homelessness Action Plan (5-0)
• Requested report on closing equity gaps in park asset renewal (4-0)

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation is meeting to consider several items, including proposed amendments to the Traffic Bylaw, a pilot project for accessible loading zone ramps, and information reports on fleet asset management and a noise study. The committee will also receive requests to speak on traffic calming and public transit barriers, and a request for sole concessionaire rights for an event.

• Proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw, 1991
• Pilot project for accessible loading zone ramps
• 2023 Montgomery Place Noise Study summary
• Asset Management Plan for Fleet Services – 2023 Update
• Request for sole concessionaire rights for Rock 102 Show and Shine

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommended that City Council approve amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw. The committee also granted sole concession rights to Rock 102 Show and Shine and directed administration to respond to concerns regarding traffic calming and public transit barriers.

• Recommended to City Council the approval of amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw (4-0)
• Approved sole concession rights for Rock 102 Show and Shine (4-0)
• Referred traffic calming request at Keller Cres to Administration for response (4-0)
• Directed Administration to report back on barriers to public transportation and refer the report to the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Forwarded the Accessible Loading Zone Ramps pilot project report to the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Received reports on the Asset Management Plan for Fleet Services and the Montgomery Place Noise Study as information (4-0)

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will consider several recommendations, including expanding the Urban Forestry and Pest Management Capital Reserve, approving noise bylaw extensions for four outdoor events, renaming and increasing a capital project by $3.5 million for waste carts, and increasing the fire training facility budget by $240,000. They will also receive information reports on asset management, community risk reduction, and fireworks display implications.

• Expand Urban Forestry and Pest Management Capital Reserve purpose (Bylaw No. 6774 amendment)
• Approve noise bylaw extensions for Prairie Sun Brewery, Blue Rodeo, Dr. Von Houligan's, and Sutherland Forest Grove events
• Rename Capital Project P.02599 to Waste Utility Program Development and increase by $3,500,000 via internal borrowing
• Increase Fire Training Facility (P.01971) by $240,000 from NIF contingency funds
• Receive information reports on water/wastewater/storm water asset plans, Saskatoon Light & Power funding, community risk reduction, and fireworks display implications

The committee approved noise bylaw extensions for four special events and recommended several budget and bylaw changes to City Council. These include increasing funds for waste utility carts and fire training facilities, and expanding the purpose of the Urban Forestry and Pest Management Capital Reserve.

• Approved noise bylaw extensions for Prairie Sun Brewery, Blue Rodeo Concert, Dr. Von Houligan’s Travelling Variety Show, and Sutherland Forest Grove Movie (6-0)
• Recommended expanding the purpose of the Urban Forestry and Pest Management Capital Reserve (6-0)
• Recommended renaming Project P.02599 to Waste Utility Program Development and increasing budget by $3,500,000 via internal borrowing (6-0)
• Recommended increasing Capital Project P.01971 (Fire Training Facility) by $240,000 using NIF funding (6-0)
• Recommended amending Bylaw No. 7990 to permit low hazard fireworks on Diwali and Lunar New Year (6-0)
• Recommended writing to the Ministry of Social Services regarding barriers for unhoused people accessing housing (6-0)
• Requested that future Asset Management Annual Reports include year-to-year comparisons or trendline data (6-0)
• Requested full financial implications and bylaw enforcement impacts be included in future Community Risk Reduction reporting (6-0)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting publicly to hear property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled; one commercial appeal for 541 5th Ave N (Appeal File 595-2023) will be heard. The meeting is procedural, focused solely on this single appeal.

• Commercial appeal hearing for 541 5th Ave N, Roll No. 495110340, Appeal File 595-2023

CIVIC NAMING COMMITTEE

The Civic Naming Committee is meeting to review naming submissions and consider a recommendation to rename John A. Macdonald Road to miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road. The committee will also receive the First and Second Quarter Report 2023 and may issue direction on naming submissions. The agenda includes routine items like confirming the agenda, adopting minutes, and declarations of conflict of interest.

• Recommendation to add miyo-wâhkôhtowin to Names Master List and endorse it as new name for John A. Macdonald Road
• Recommendation to forward renaming request to City Council and direct City Solicitor to prepare street name change bylaw
• First and Second Quarter Report 2023 with Prioritized Names Master List and Brighton naming submissions (asokanihkēw, Cockcroft)
• Approval of minutes from December 20, 2022 meeting

The Civic Naming Committee endorsed a recommendation to rename John A. Macdonald Road to miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road. The committee also recommended adding La plaas Ayiwaypihk to the prioritize names list under the Community theme.

• Endorsed renaming John A. Macdonald Road to miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road (Carried)
• Recommended adding miyo-wâhkôhtowin to the Names Master List (Carried)
• Recommended adding La plaas Ayiwaypihk to the prioritize names list under the Community theme (Carried)
• Approved minutes from December 20, 2022 (Carried)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Saskatoon City Council's regular business meeting on July 26, 2023, includes administrative reports and legislative items. Key decisions include renewing the Multi-Unit Residential Recycling contract with Cosmopolitan Industries for six years, and considering several bylaw amendments, including updates from Queen to King references and changes to vehicles for hire and waste bylaws. A motion asks the City Auditor to assess potential value of using SUMA's group purchasing program.

• Six-year renewal of Multi-Unit Residential Recycling (MURR) contract with Cosmopolitan Industries
• Bylaw amendments updating references from Queen to King (Bylaws 9909-9912)
• Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 3) - Bylaw 9908
• Waste Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2) - Bylaw 9914
• Motion for City Auditor to assess SUMA's group purchasing program (Kinetic GPO)

City Council approved a six-year contract renewal for the Multi-Unit Residential Recycling program with Cosmopolitan Industries. Council also passed several bylaw amendments regarding waste, vehicles for hire, and official references to the monarchy.

• Approved six-year renewal and contract amendments for Multi-Unit Residential Recycling with Cosmopolitan Industries (10-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9908, The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 3) (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9914, The Waste Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 2) (10-0)
• Passed Bylaw Nos. 9909, 9910, 9911, and 9912 to update references from the Queen to the King (10-0)
• Approved request for City Auditor to report on potential value of utilizing SUMA’s Kinetic GPO group purchasing program (10-0)
• Approved minutes from June 28, 2023 meeting (9-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

Saskatoon City Council is holding a public hearing to consider multiple zoning bylaw amendments and a heritage designation. The most significant item is a deferred proposal to create new corridor zoning districts (Bylaw 9881), which was postponed from the June 28 meeting. Council will also hear public comments on rezonings in Rosewood and Brighton, a zoning agreement amendment near College Drive and Clarence Avenue, and a heritage designation for 850 University Drive.

• Bylaw 9881: New corridor zoning districts (deferred from June 28)
• Rosewood rezoning from FUD to RMTN (Bylaw 9907) and concept plan amendment
• Zoning agreement amendment at 1006 College Drive and 421 Clarence Avenue North (Bylaw 9905)
• Brighton Gate South rezoning from FUD/FUD(H) to R1B (Bylaw 9906)
• Heritage designation for 850 University Drive (Bylaw 9913)

City Council passed Bylaw No. 9881 to establish new corridor zoning districts. Council also approved amendments to the Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan and passed Bylaw No. 9907 to rezone Rosewood lands from FUD to RMTN.

• Passed Bylaw No. 9881 for New Corridor Zoning Districts (10-0)
• Approved Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendments and rezoning from FUD to RMTN (10-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9907 for Rosewood Neighbourhood rezoning (10-0)
• Introduced Bylaw No. 9905 for zoning agreement amendment at 1006 College Drive and 421 Clarence Avenue North (10-0)

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC- SPECIAL

The Governance and Priorities Committee is holding a special meeting to review and make recommendations on the 2024/2025 budget, including inflationary pressures, phase-in decisions, and business line reports. They will consider options such as increasing parking rates, implementing parking app fees, and adjusting snow and ice program funding. The meeting also includes reports on staffing levels and a comparison of government expenditure growth.

• Option to increase parking rates by $0.50/hour for 2024/2025 budget
• Option to implement parking app fees
• Reduce snow and ice management program inflation by deferring $53,900 in 2024 and $44,600 in 2025
• Reduce future fire station phase-in from 100% to 50% ($1.26 million/year) until station opens in 2026
• Request earlier budget submissions from Saskatoon Police Service and Library Board

The Governance and Priorities Committee approved several budget options for the 2024/2025 Preliminary Business Plan, including parking rate hikes and app fees. The committee also modified snow and ice phase-in requirements and requested earlier budget submissions from the police and library boards.

• Approved $0.50/hour parking rate increase (9-2)
• Approved implementation of parking app fees (10-1)
• Approved reduction of City Yard Security funding (11-0)
• Approved 40% reduction in Snow & Ice Phase-in step growth requirement (6-5)
• Approved request for Saskatoon Police Service budget to be submitted earlier (11-0)
• Approved request for Saskatoon Public Library budget to be submitted earlier (11-0)
• Approved meeting between Council, Administration, Chamber, and NSBA on budget recommendations (9-2)
• Denied proposal to reduce future fire station phased-in funding from 100% to 50% (2-9)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended several zoning and land use amendments to City Council, including a private school application and commercial rezoning. The commission also recommended allowing restaurants and lounges in specific M4 District multiple-unit dwellings.

• Recommended approval of private school for max 105 students at 1636 Acadia Drive (CARRIED)
• Recommended expanding City Centre boundary and rezoning 509 12th Street East to B5B - Broadway Commercial District (CARRIED)
• Recommended amending Zoning Bylaw to permit restaurants and lounges in M4 District dwellings fronting Spadina Crescent East between 19th and 25th Street East (CARRIED)
• Adopted minutes from June 27, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)
• Received verbal report on Canadian Institute of Planners Conference (CARRIED)
• Received verbal update on reports to Council from June 28, 2023 (CARRIED)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing to consider two appeals against orders to remedy contraventions, one at 114 Avenue J South and one at 238 Stacey Court. The board will review evidence and decide whether to uphold, modify, or revoke the orders.

• Appeal 16-2023: Order to Remedy Contravention at 114 Avenue J South
• Appeal 17-2023: Order to Remedy Contravention at 238 Stacey Court
• Public hearing open to the public at City Hall, Committee Room E

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

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BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a hearing by written submission on July 13, 2023, to consider two commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will review written submissions for the two listed properties and render decisions.

• Appeal 580-2023, Roll No. 464804290, 2174 Airport Dr (written submission)
• Appeal 588-2023, Roll No. 524621250, 1503 Fletcher Rd (written submission)
• No residential appeals scheduled

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

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DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing to consider Appeal 15-2023, which challenges the denial of a sign permit for 343 20th Street West. The agenda includes only this appeal hearing and standard procedural items.

• Appeal 15-2023: Sign permit denial at 343 20th Street West
• Public hearing open to the public at City Hall, Committee Room E
• Exhibits include notice of appeal, site photographs, letters of support, and permit denial

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting to hear 10 commercial property assessment appeals, all by written submission. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will review each appeal and render decisions on the assessed values.

• 10 commercial appeals scheduled, all by written submission
• 810 Circle Dr E (Appeal 578-2023)
• 970 Attridge Dr (Appeal 579-2023)
• 315 Herold Rd (Appeal 581-2023)
• 10 Kenderdine Rd (Appeal 582-2023)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Property Maintenance Appeals Board is holding a public hearing on July 5, 2023, to consider appeals against orders to remedy contraventions under the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw. One appeal (No. 20-2023) for 226 Avenue E South will be heard; the other (No. 21-2023) for 30 Roborecki Terrace has been cancelled.

• Appeal No. 20-2023 - 226 Avenue E South
• Appeal No. 21-2023 - 30 Roborecki Terrace - CANCELLED
• Bylaw No. 8175 - The Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

This is a public hearing meeting of Saskatoon City Council. Council will consider several land-use and zoning items, including amendments to the Official Community Plan, the Willows Neighbourhood Concept Plan, and multiple zoning bylaws. The meeting also includes routine items like adopting minutes and receiving a list of proclamation and flag-raising requests.

• Bylaw 9901: OCP Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 3) for Willows Neighbourhood
• Bylaw 9902: Zoning Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (No. 11) for Willows Neighbourhood
• Bylaws 9898, 9899, 9900: Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review Amendment Package Six (alcohol establishments, accessible parking, other amendments)
• Bylaw 9881: Corridor Planning Program – New Corridor Zoning Districts
• Approval of minutes from May 31, 2023 public hearing

City Council unanimously approved three separate amendments regarding the Willows Neighbourhood, including the Official Community Plan, the Neighbourhood Concept Plan, and the Zoning Bylaw. These decisions followed public hearings and support from the Community Services Division and the Municipal Planning Commission.

• Passed Bylaw No. 9901 for Official Community Plan Text and Map Amendment – Willows Neighbourhood (10-0)
• Approved amendments to the Willows Neighbourhood Concept Plan (10-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9902 for Zoning Bylaw Text and Map Amendment – Willows Neighbourhood (10-0)
• Approved May 31, 2023 Public Hearing meeting minutes (10-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

City Council approved increasing the minimum fare for taxis and vehicles-for-hire from $3.75 to $4.75. The council also approved the Saskatoon Fire Department's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and authorized funding for fueling infrastructure upgrades.

• Increased minimum taxi and vehicle-for-hire fares from $3.75 to $4.75 (10-0)
• Approved Saskatoon Fire Department Strategic Plan 2023-2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved Option 2 for fueling infrastructure upgrades funded from Reserve for Capital Expenditures (Unanimous)
• Authorized funding agreement with FCM for Nitrification Expansion pilot if approved (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Bylaw No. 9651 (Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, 2019) regarding e-Permitting (Unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 transfer to fund P.00877 Trunking Radio Infra Replacement (Unanimous)
• Directed City Solicitor to bring forward amendments to Bylaw No. 9844 for Material Recovery Centre fee changes (Unanimous)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider two land-use items. It will review a proposed amendment to the Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan and a rezoning from FUD to RMTN, with a recommendation to forward it to City Council. It will also review a proposed amendment to the zoning agreement for 1006 College Drive and 421 Clarence Avenue North, also recommended for Council's consideration. The commission will also adopt prior minutes and receive an update on reports to Council.

• Proposed Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment and rezoning from FUD to RMTN (MPC2023-0601)
• Proposed zoning agreement amendment for 1006 College Drive and 421 Clarence Avenue North (MPC2023-0602)
• Adoption of May 30, 2023 meeting minutes
• Update of reports to Council from May 31, 2023

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve a rezoning and concept plan amendment in the Rosewood neighbourhood. The Commission also recommended the approval of a zoning agreement amendment for properties on College Drive and Clarence Avenue North.

• Recommended approval of Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment and rezoning from FUD to RMTN (CARRIED)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Agreement amendment for 1006 College Drive and 421 Clarence Avenue North (CARRIED)
• Adopted minutes from May 30, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)
• Approved meeting agenda (CARRIED)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing to consider Appeal 14-2023, which challenges the denial of a development permit for 282 Hunter Road. The board will review exhibits including the notice of appeal, supporting evidence, the denial decision, site plans, and letters from neighbours. No decision is recorded in the agenda.

• Appeal 14-2023: Development permit denial at 282 Hunter Road
• Public hearing open to the public at City Hall, Committee Room E
• Exhibits include notice of appeal, supporting letter, denial decision, location and site plans, and neighbour letters

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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DOWNTOWN EVENT AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY GROUP

The Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group is meeting to discuss updates on the project. Most substantive items—minutes adoption, reporting timeline, conceptual design, and revenue instruments—are scheduled for an in-camera (closed) session under LAFOIP, so no public details are provided. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering call to order, agenda confirmation, and conflict of interest declarations.

• In-camera session for conceptual design update
• In-camera session for revenue instruments update
• In-camera session for reporting and decision timeline update
• Meeting held at City Hall, Committee Room E

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC- SPECIAL

The Governance and Priorities Committee is holding a special meeting to consider several budget-related recommendations for the 2024/2025 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget. They will review inflationary pressures, budget reduction allocations, and specific options for community support, fire services, arts venues, and taxation. The committee will decide which options to direct Administration to include in the budget.

• Direct Administration to include option 2 in the 2024/2025 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget (inflationary and phase-in decisions)
• Consider a further 10% increase in all pet licenses and a 3% increase to Cemetery Rates and Fees
• Consider deferring the Fire Services Asset Management Position and the Communications Consultant
• Consider reducing the phase-in of the CBCM contribution for Remai Modern by $41,000 in 2024
• Consider increasing parking ticket penalties by $50 to $70 for late pay and $30 to $40 for reduced rate

The committee did not reach a final decision on the 2024/2025 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget, moving the main motion to a July 25 meeting. A motion to defer the budget with a maximum 4% property tax increase was defeated. Several business line reports were not considered due to time constraints.

• Defeated motion to defer budget with a maximum 4% property tax increase (5-6)
• Defeated appeal to overrule the Chair's ruling on the deferral motion (4-7)
• Approved extension of meeting hour beyond 1:00 p.m. (10-1)
• Tabled 2024/2025 Budget Inflationary & Phase-in Decisions to July 25 meeting
• Tabled Community Support Business Line Information to July 25 meeting
• Tabled Saskatoon Fire Business Line Information Report to July 25 meeting
• Tabled Arts, Culture and Events Venues Business Line Budgetary Information to July 25 meeting
• Tabled Taxation and General Revenues Business Line Budgetary Information to July 25 meeting

STREET ACTIVITY SUBCOMMITTEE

The Street Activity Subcommittee is meeting to handle routine business: confirm the agenda, adopt previous minutes, receive verbal updates from the Chair and Program Manager, and receive the Community Support Program quarterly report for March to May 2023. No decisions on new projects or funding are on the agenda.

• Adoption of March 15, 2023 minutes
• Verbal update from Chair (CK 225-74)
• Verbal update from Program Manager (CK 225-74)
• Community Support Program quarterly report March–May 2023 (ADV2023-0601)

The Street Activity Subcommittee decided to request that a member of the Saskatoon Fire Department be appointed to the committee starting September 20, 2023. The group also requested that a Fire Department representative attend meetings while the committee's Terms of Reference are being updated.

• Approved request for a Saskatoon Fire Department member to be appointed to the subcommittee starting September 20, 2023
• Approved request for a Saskatoon Fire Department representative to attend meetings pending Terms of Reference updates
• Confirmed agenda as presented
• Adopted minutes from March 15, 2023 meeting

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC- SPECIAL

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MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on heritage matters, including a potential designation for 850 University Drive and the Next-of-Kin Memorial Avenue 100th anniversary. The committee will also review its 2023 work plan, which includes reviewing heritage policies, seeking funding for the Heritage Conservation Program, and exploring designations for properties like the Northeast Swale and Bessborough Hotel. A referral from the Standing Policy Committee on the Greenhouse Operating Model Long-Term Options will be received as information.

• Verbal update on Municipal Heritage Property Designation for 850 University Drive
• Verbal update on Next-of-Kin Memorial Avenue 100th Anniversary
• Referral: Greenhouse Operating Model Long-Term Options (PDCS2023-0206)
• 2023 Work Plan includes review of Heritage Policies and Plan, funding for Heritage Conservation Program
• Work plan includes exploring designations for Northeast Swale, Castles Schools, and Bessborough Hotel

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee decided to request that the 2024 Heritage Awards event not be held, proposing instead to present awards through partnerships. The committee also approved reallocating a portion of the awards budget to market the Doors Open 2025 event.

• Requested that the 2024 Heritage Awards event not be held (Carried)
• Requested approval to seek partnerships to present 2024 heritage awards (Carried)
• Requested reevaluation of Heritage Awards format prior to 2026 (Carried)
• Approved allocating Heritage Awards budget funds for Doors Open 2025 awareness (Carried)
• Adopted May 23, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is meeting publicly to receive routine reports from the Chief of Police, including the 2022 Air Support Unit Annual Report, the 2023 Hate Crimes Unit Report, and an update on Explore Emergency Services YXE. The board will also adopt minutes from the May 18, 2023 meeting and may move into a closed in-camera session. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• 2022 Air Support Unit Annual Report
• 2023 Hate Crimes Unit Report
• Explore Emergency Services YXE report
• Appreciation to Saskatoon Police Service report
• Adoption of May 18, 2023 minutes

The Board of Police Commissioners approved the public release of a June 8, 2023, letter regarding facilities and supports for individuals with complex needs. The Board also decided to submit strategic priorities to the Canadian Association of Police Governance regarding Indigenous over-incarceration and intimate partner violence.

• Approved public release of June 8, 2023 letter regarding facilities for individuals with complex needs (4-0)
• Approved submission of strategic priority to CAPG regarding over-incarceration of Indigenous Peoples (4-0)
• Approved submission of strategic priority to CAPG regarding Intimate Partner Violence and Canadian Police Boards (4-0)
• Confirmed agenda as presented (6-0)
• Adopted May 18, 2023 public meeting minutes (6-0)
• Received Chief's report dated June 6, 2023 as information (7-0)
• Received 2022 Air Support Unit Annual Report as information (7-0)
• Received 2023 Hate Crimes Unit Report and Exxplore Emergency Services YXE report as information (7-0)

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to consider recommendations on amendments to the Defined Contribution Pension Plan Bylaw, 2008, and a funding request for the Women Leading: Civic Engagement Forum for Immigrant and Refugee Women. The committee will also receive several information reports, including the 2022 Report on Service, Savings and Sustainability and a 2024/2025 budget status update. Two requests to speak will be heard, and a governance review of appeal boards will be tabled for September. The meeting includes an in-camera session for confidential matters.

• Amendment to Bylaw No. 8683, The Defined Contribution Pension Plan Bylaw, 2008
• Funding request for Women Leading: Civic Engagement Forum for Immigrant and Refugee Women
• Governance Review – Other Bodies – Appeal Boards (tabled to September 13, 2023)
• 2022 Report on Service, Savings and Sustainability
• 2024/2025 Budget Status Update

The Governance and Priorities Committee directed Administration to report on the impacts of potential hiring freezes and various tax increase scenarios for 2024 and 2025. The committee also recommended approvals for a pension plan bylaw amendment and a civic engagement forum for immigrant and refugee women.

• Recommended approval of amendments to The Defined Contribution Pension Plan Bylaw, 2008 (11-0)
• Recommended approval of funding for Women Leading: Civic Engagement Forum for Immigrant and Refugee Women in Saskatoon (11-0)
• Directed Administration to report on the cost/benefit of Process Improvement Coordinators and staff per capita compared to other western cities (11-0)
• Directed Administration to report on the impact of zero tax-funded FTEs added in 2024 and 2025 (9-2)
• Directed Administration to report on the impact of a full hiring freeze for the remainder of 2023 (9-2)
• Directed Administration to report on the impact of a full hiring freeze for 2024 and 2025 (8-3)
• Directed Administration to quantify changes required for 4%, 6%, and 9% tax increases in 2024 and 2025 (11-0)
• Tabled Governance Review – Other Bodies – Appeal Boards until September 13, 2023 (11-0)

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt previous minutes, receive verbal updates from the chair and subcommittees, and review its 2023 work plan and budget expenditures. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Adoption of May 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Verbal update from the Chair (File No. CK. 225-70)
• Education and Awareness Subcommittee report draft review
• 2023 work plan categories: Deafblind Services, Access Transit, Education, Civic Accessibility, Downtown BRT Accessibility
• Review of 2023 budget expenditures (File No. CK. 1704-5)

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Public Art Advisory Committee is meeting to review committee processes and the Public Art Policy, discuss a possible public art engagement program for students, and consider a proposed bus tour date and route. The committee will also receive updates on expenditures and workshop plans.

• Review of Policy C10-025 on public art
• Discussion of possible public art engagement program for students (PDCS2023-0412)
• Proposed bus tour on October 13, 2023
• Workshop series for new artists
• 2023 expenditures report

The committee approved a public art bus tour for October 13, 2023, and the planning of one workshop and two lectures. The committee also authorized member Vanessa Hyggen to attend the 2023 Creative City Network of Canada Conference.

• Approved bus tour route and date of October 13, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved planning of one workshop and two lectures (Carried)
• Approved attendance of Vanessa Hyggen at the Creative City Network of Canada Conference in 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted May 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Confirmed agenda as presented (Carried)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will provide feedback on a proposed bylaw to address street harassment, a matter deferred from the previous meeting. The committee will also consider approving three $1,000 co-sponsorships for community events and receive updates from the chair, police, and other members.

• Feedback on proposed street harassment bylaw (PDCS2023-0410)
• Approve $1,000 co-sponsorship for Saskatoon Mini Cricket World Cup 2023
• Approve $1,000 co-sponsorship for WBYL Youth Basketball Tournament
• Approve $1,000 co-sponsorship for Saskatoon Super League III (late application)
• Receive 2023 budget statement of expenditures

The Committee approved three co-sponsorship grants of $1,000 each for community events. It also decided to provide a feedback letter to Administration regarding a proposed bylaw to address street harassment.

• Approved $1,000 co-sponsorship for Saskatoon Mini Cricket World Cup 2023
• Approved $1,000 co-sponsorship for WBYL Youth Basketball Tournament
• Approved $1,000 co-sponsorship for India Canada Cultural Association (Saskatoon Super League III)
• Decided to provide a feedback letter to Administration regarding proposed street harassment bylaw
• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will consider several land transactions, including buying land near Neault Road and 33rd Street West, selling land to SaskEnergy, and acquiring riverbank land from the University of Saskatchewan. They will also review applications for federal disaster mitigation funding, a new cemetery reserve fund, and a license renewal for the Saskatoon Field House. The meeting includes routine items like adopting minutes and receiving information reports.

• Purchase of 0.17 acres at Neault Road and 33rd Street West from Zhang Bros. Development Corp. for $3,060
• Direct sale of 0.41 acres along Central Avenue to SaskEnergy for $12,300 for a regulator station
• Applications to Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund for park heat adaptation and flood control
• Acquisition of 1.54 acres from University of Saskatchewan for $1.00 plus storm main easement
• Establishment of Cemetery Development Fund Reserve with phased funding

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance approved several land transactions and recommended the creation of a Cemetery Development Fund Reserve. The committee also approved a license renewal for the Saskatchewan Track & Field Association and the terms for a project management audit.

• Recommended purchase of 0.17 acre land from Zhang Bros. Development Corp. for $3,060.00 (4-0)
• Recommended sale of 0.41 acres on Central Avenue to SaskEnergy Incorporated for $12,300.00 (4-0)
• Recommended submitting two applications to the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (4-0)
• Recommended acquisition of 1.54 acres from University of Saskatchewan for $1.00 (4-0)
• Approved Terms of Reference for Project Management Processes audit (4-0)
• Recommended establishment of a Cemetery Development Fund Reserve (4-0)
• Approved license renewal for Saskatchewan Track & Field Association at Saskatoon Field House (4-0)

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee recommended several administrative updates to City Council, including a new greenhouse operating model and a complete rewrite of the 1984 Cemetery Bylaw. The committee also approved bylaw amendments for e-permitting and the renewal of a naming agreement with Shaw Communications Inc.

• Recommended Option 4 for Greenhouse Operating Model and $50,000 for planning (5-0)
• Recommended broadening the Public Washroom Navigator Program Pilot scope (3-0)
• Recommended renewal of Naming and Promotional Benefits Agreement with Shaw Communications Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended bylaw amendments to support e-Permitting for Business Licences (3-0)
• Recommended repeal and replacement of The Cemetery Bylaw, 1984 (4-0)
• Approved May 3, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

Saskatoon's Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services meets June 6, 2023, to decide on several recommendations to City Council. Items include approving noise bylaw extensions for three summer events, authorizing a federal grant application for wastewater treatment, changing Material Recovery Centre fees, endorsing the Fire Department's strategic plan, and reallocating $200,000 for trunking radio infrastructure. The committee will also receive information reports on waste management, asset plans, and other updates.

• Noise bylaw extensions: Filipino Music and Food Street Festival (July 23, 9 p.m., 23rd St between 3rd and 4th Ave), Jann Arden Concert (Aug 17, 10:30 p.m., Bess Garden), Rock the River (Aug 18-20, 10:30 p.m., Bess Garden)
• Recommend City Council authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign FCM Green Municipal Fund agreement for nitrification expansion pilot
• Recommend City Council amend Bylaw No. 9844 and rate structure for Material Recovery Centre (Recovery Park)
• Recommend City Council approve Saskatoon Fire Department 2023-2026 Strategic Plan in principle
• Reallocate $200,000 from Civic Radio Replace & Expansion Reserve to Trunked Radio System Infrastructure Replacement Reserve for P.00877

The committee approved noise bylaw extensions for three summer events and recommended several items to City Council, including a fire department strategic plan and waste management fee changes. They also recommended a $200,000 fund transfer for radio infrastructure replacement.

• Approved noise bylaw extensions for Filipino Music and Food Street Festival, Jann Arden Concert, and Rock the River (4-0)
• Recommended authorization to execute FCM Green Municipal Fund agreement for Nitrification Expansion (4-0)
• Recommended amendments to Bylaw No. 9844 regarding Material Recovery Centre fee structures (4-0)
• Recommended approval in principle of Saskatoon Fire Department 2023-2026 Strategic Plan (4-0)
• Recommended $200,000 transfer to fund P.00877 Trunking Radio Infrastructure Replacement (4-0)
• Received six information reports, including the 2022 Integrated Waste Management Report (4-0)

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation is meeting to decide on recommendations to City Council, including a proposed taxi fare increase, funding for fuel infrastructure upgrades, and a budget option for accessible transit signage. The committee will also receive information reports on asset management plans for roadways, sidewalks, and bridges, and hear a speaker about Bus Rapid Transit concerns.

• Recommend to Council: increase minimum taxi fare from $3.75 to $4.75 and clarify wait time calculation (Bylaw No. 9651)
• Recommend to Council: approve Option 2 to address all above-ground fueling infrastructure deficiencies in 2023, funded from Reserve for Capital Expenditures
• Recommend to Council: budget option for one-time funding of $25,000 for accessible transit and bus stop signage
• Recommend to Council: approve e-permitting bylaw amendments for business licenses (Bylaw Nos. 9746, 9525, 9011)
• Request to speak: Cary Tarasoff on 1st Avenue Bus Rapid Transit concerns with proposed arena

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommended several budget and bylaw changes to City Council, including fare increases for vehicles for hire and funding for fueling infrastructure. The committee also proposed a budget option for accessible transit signage and approved amendments for e-permitting business licenses.

• Recommended increasing minimum taxi and vehicle-for-hire fares from $3.75 to $4.75 (5-0)
• Recommended $25,000 one-time funding for accessible transit and bus stop signage (5-0)
• Recommended funding to address all above-ground fueling infrastructure deficiencies in 2023 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of bylaw amendments to support e-permitting for business licenses (5-0)
• Approved forwarding information on 1st Avenue Bus Rapid Transit concerns to Administration (5-0)
• Referred accessible transit signage matter to the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

City Council approved tax abatements for eligible recreation, social service, and culture groups. The council also authorized a transit support worker program and funding for active transportation. A storm water mitigation project for Brevoort Park South was approved for 2024.

• Approved $964,468.93 in tax abatements for eligible community groups (11-0)
• Deferred tax abatement for The Lighthouse Supported Living Inc. pending further report (7-4)
• Approved 'Option 4 – One City Approach Community Support Program' for transit support workers (10-1)
• Increased Active Transportation Plan Implementation budget by $1,810,000 via federal funding (Unanimous)
• Approved detailed design and construction of storm water mitigation in Brevoort Park South for 2024 (Unanimous)
• Requested bylaw to designate 850 University Drive as a Municipal Heritage Property (exterior only)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting to hear a single residential appeal against a property assessment. One appeal is scheduled; no commercial appeals are listed. The board will decide the matter after hearing the case.

• Residential appeal hearing for property at 1629 8th Ave N (Roll No. 475111150, Appeal File 27-2023)
• No commercial appeal hearings scheduled

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

City Council is holding a public hearing to consider Bylaw No. 9893, a proposed text amendment to the Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2020 that would add high-density mixed-use as a land use category. The hearing includes public submissions and a recommendation to consider the bylaw. Other agenda items are routine, including approving minutes and receiving a list of flag raising and proclamation requests.

• Proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw text amendment for high-density mixed-use (Bylaw No. 9893)
• Public hearing with written submissions from four residents
• Approval of minutes from April 26, 2023 public hearing
• Receipt of flag raising and proclamation requests for April 2023

City Council passed Bylaw No. 9893 to amend the Official Community Plan regarding high-density mixed-use land use. The decision followed a public hearing that included testimony from the Community Services Division and the Municipal Planning Commission.

• Approved Bylaw No. 9893 (Official Community Plan amendment) after three readings (10-0)
• Approved the agenda as amended (10-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 26, 2023 Public Hearing meeting (10-0)
• Received report and correspondence regarding Bylaw No. 9893 (10-0)
• Received information on flag raising and proclamation requests for April 2023 (10-0)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing to consider Appeal 11-2023, which challenges the denial of a development permit for 902 Saskatchewan Crescent East. The board will review exhibits including the notice of appeal, appeal summary, plans, and the original denial, as well as a neighbour email. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Appeal 11-2023: Development permit denial at 902 Saskatchewan Crescent East
• Exhibits include appeal summary, plans, and denial notice
• Neighbour email submitted as exhibit B2

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission approved recommending three sets of administrative reports to City Council for final approval. These include amendments to the Willows Neighbourhood Concept Plan and the creation of four new zoning districts for the Corridor Growth Area.

• Recommended approval of amendments to Willows Neighbourhood Concept Plan, Official Community Plan 2020, and Zoning Bylaw 2009 (CARRIED)
• Recommended approval of four new zoning districts for the Corridor Growth Area within the Zoning Bylaw (CARRIED)
• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review Amendment Package Six (CARRIED)
• Adopted minutes from March 28, 2023 and April 28, 2023 meetings (CARRIED)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting to hear appeals against property assessments. The agenda lists one commercial appeal for 202 419 Willowgrove Sq; no residential appeals are scheduled. The board will decide the appeal based on documents entered into the record.

• Commercial appeal hearing for property at 202 419 Willowgrove Sq (Roll No. 475958775)
• No residential appeals scheduled
• Hearing open to the public in Council Chamber, City Hall

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, receive updates from the chair and members, and discuss its 2023 work plan, including heritage policy review, conservation funding, and property designations. The committee will also receive its budget statement of expenditures. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of 2023 work plan including heritage policies, conservation funding, and property designations (e.g., Northeast Swale, Castles Schools, Bessborough Hotel)
• Discussion of Heritage Plan and Policy (File No. CK. 710-0)
• Verbal update on Doors Open Saskatoon event and volunteer call
• Presentation on Next-of-Kin Memorial Avenue 100th Anniversary and Decoration Day Service
• Statement of expenditures for committee budget (File No. CK 1704-5)

The committee received verbal updates regarding the Doors Open event and the 100th anniversary of Next-of-Kin Memorial Avenue. Discussion on the Heritage Policies and Plan work plan item was deferred to the June meeting.

• Approved agenda as amended (Carried)
• Adopted April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received update on Doors Open event and volunteer request (Carried)
• Received information on Next-of-Kin Memorial Avenue 100th Anniversary (Carried)
• Received subcommittee updates for Events, Policy and Planning, and Education and Awareness (Carried)
• Deferred work plan discussion on Heritage Policies and Plan to June meeting
• Received 2023 Work Plan Overview information (Carried)
• Received Statement of Expenditures (Carried)

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

This agenda contains no substantive items—only boilerplate interface text and placeholders. The meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2023, but no decisions, discussions, or reports are listed.

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to receive routine reports from the Chief of Police, including the 2022 Annual Use of Force, 2022 Evade Police Incidents, and 2022 Contact Interviews. The board will also consider a City Council referral regarding a proposed bylaw to address street harassment and the 2022 annual report of the Street Activity Subcommittee. The agenda includes standard items like minutes, delegations, and an in-camera session.

• 2022 Annual Use of Force report
• 2022 Evade Police Incidents report
• 2022 Contact Interviews report
• Street Activity Subcommittee 2022 Annual Report (PDCS2023-0403)
• Daniel Kuhlen – Proposed Bylaw to Address Street Harassment (PDCS2023-0410)

The Board of Police Commissioners decided to correspond with the Province of Saskatchewan regarding the need for stabilization beds and permanent supported complex needs housing. The Board also directed the Saskatoon Police Service to include City Council's requests on street harassment in the annual Hate Crime Unit report.

• Approved request to Province of Saskatchewan for stabilization beds and permanent supported complex needs housing (6-0)
• Approved forwarding City Council's request regarding street harassment to the Saskatoon Police Service for the annual Hate Crime Unit report (6-0)
• Received 2022 Annual Use of Force report (6-0)
• Received 2022 Evade Police Incidents report (6-0)
• Received 2022 Contact Interviews report (6-0)
• Adopted minutes from April 20, 2023 meeting (6-0)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting to hear four commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will review each case and render decisions on the assessed values.

• Appeal 20-2023: 1706 Preston Ave N
• Appeal 22-2023: 1501 8th St E
• Appeal 24-2023: 225 Betts Ave
• Appeal 25-2023: 3035 Clarence Ave S

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to consider several recommendations for City Council, including approving a Housing Action Plan to support a Housing Accelerator Fund application, entering an agreement with Elections Saskatchewan for a voters list, and adopting a new protocol for civic expressions of sympathy. The committee will also receive updates on the Downtown Event and Entertainment District and the financial closeout of the Art Gallery of Saskatchewan and parkade projects.

• Housing Accelerator Fund application with Housing Action Plan and supply growth targets
• Election modernization: agreement with Elections Saskatchewan for voters list; no voter information cards
• Protocol Policy: Book of Condolences and Civic Expressions of Sympathy (Option 2)
• Financial closeout of Capital Projects 1813 (Art Gallery of Saskatchewan) and 1814 (River Landing Parkade)
• Downtown Event and Entertainment District update on upcoming reports and decision milestones

The Governance and Priorities Committee recommended the approval of a Housing Action Plan to support an application for the Housing Accelerator Fund. The committee also recommended updates to election strategies and civic sympathy protocols. Financial closeouts for the Art Gallery of Saskatchewan and River Landing Parkade were approved.

• Recommended Housing Action Plan and Housing Accelerator Fund application (11-0)
• Directed administration to prioritize permanent supportive housing for residents with complex needs (11-0)
• Directed administration to identify low-carbon and climate-resilient housing options (11-0)
• Recommended agreement with Elections Saskatchewan for voters list and discontinuation of mailed voter cards (11-0)
• Recommended Option 2 – Basic Civic Expression of Sympathy Protocol (11-0)
• Approved financial closeout for Art Gallery of Saskatchewan and River Landing Parkade projects (10-0)
• Defeated amendment to include death of former councillors in sympathy protocol (2-9)
• Received information regarding United Way Saskatoon and Area and Downtown Event and Entertainment District (11-0)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing on May 16, 2023, to hear five commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will consider each appeal and may continue to May 17 if needed.

• 5 commercial appeals scheduled (files 64-2023 to 68-2023)
• 703 Circle Dr E (written submission)
• 275 Kensington Blvd (written submission)
• 1218 Baltzan Blvd
• 109 419 Willowgrove Sq and 3010 Arlington Ave

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing to consider two appeals of denied development permits, one for 1505 9th Avenue North and one for 136 and 138 111th Street West. The board will review the denial decisions and related exhibits, including neighbour letters for the second appeal.

• Appeal 9-2023: Development permit denial at 1505 9th Avenue North
• Appeal 10-2023: Development permit denial at 136 and 138 111th Street West
• Public hearing open to the public, 4:00-6:00 PM, Committee Room E, City Hall
• Neighbour letters submitted for Appeal 10-2023

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive an administrative report on accessible off-street parking requirements as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review, a matter deferred from April due to lack of quorum. The agenda also includes routine items: adopting March minutes, verbal updates from members, a work plan update, and a budget expenditure statement. No binding decisions are on the agenda; all items are for information or discussion.

• Review of requirements for accessible off-street parking in Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review (ADV2023-0401)
• Adoption of minutes from March 10, 2023 meeting
• Verbal update on MITACS program by Committee Member J. Adamson
• 2023 work plan focus areas: Deafblind Services, Access Transit, Education, Civic Accessibility, Downtown and BRT Accessibility
• Statement of expenditures for committee budget

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee received a report on the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review regarding accessible off-street parking. The committee also reviewed its 2023 work plan categories and a statement of expenditures.

• Received information on accessible off-street parking requirements (CARRIED)
• Adopted minutes from March 10, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)
• Received information on MITACS program (CARRIED)
• Received information regarding Deafblind Awareness Month (CARRIED)
• Received information on 2023 work plan and referrals (CARRIED)
• Received statement of expenditures (CARRIED)

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Public Art Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on Recovery Park by Sans façon, Charles Blanc, and Tristan Surtees, along with updates from the Chair and Public Art Consultant Alejandro Romero. The committee will also discuss its 2023 work plan, including workshops, a conference, and public tours, and review its budget. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being information-only recommendations.

• Recovery Park presentation by Sans façon, Charles Blanc, and Tristan Surtees
• Update on Red Ball Project and Christine Leu and Alan Webb June public talk
• 2023 work plan: artist application workshops, public art conference, walking/bus tours
• LeuWebb workshop subcommittee update
• 2023 budget statement review

The committee received a presentation on the Recovery Park art project and updates on the 2023 work plan, including workshop and bus tour subcommittees. No new policies were enacted, and the committee focused on receiving information and appointing subcommittee volunteers.

• Adopted April 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received information on Recovery Park art project presentation
• Received Chair's verbal update
• Received update on RedBall Project and public talk
• Received Workshop Subcommittee update; K. Fu and M. Al-Katib volunteered for the subcommittee
• Received Bus Tour Subcommittee update
• Received statement of expenditures

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is holding a public hearing on May 11, 2023, to consider 38 commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will hear each appeal and render decisions on the assessed values of the listed properties.

• 38 commercial property assessment appeals scheduled for hearing
• No residential appeals on the agenda
• Appeals include properties on Confederation Dr, Preston Ave N, Meadows Pky, and Clarence Ave S
• Hearing runs 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Council Chamber, City Hall
• Documents accepted into the record will be posted online after decisions are made

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will vote on several co-sponsorship requests totaling $6,500 for community events, approve follow-up reports for previously funded events, and provide feedback on a proposed bylaw to address street harassment. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, verbal updates, and a budget report.

• Approve $500 co-sponsorship for Eastview Walk Against Hate (July 18, 2023)
• Approve $1,000 co-sponsorship for Saskatoon Open Door Society's Digital Storytelling Showcase (July 11, 2023)
• Approve $1,000 co-sponsorship for Saskatchewan Summer Latin Festival (September 2, 2023)
• Approve $1,000 co-sponsorship for Saskatoon Mini Cricket World Cup 2023 (May 6, 2023)
• Provide feedback on proposed bylaw to address street harassment (PDCS2023-0410)

The Committee approved several co-sponsorship grants for community events and authorized payments for previously approved projects. It also voted to increase the maximum sponsorship amount and change application deadlines for 2024. A proposed bylaw to address street harassment was deferred for further review.

• Approved $500 co-sponsorship for Eastview Walk Against Hate
• Approved $1,000 co-sponsorship for Celebrating Diversity Through Youth Stories
• Approved $1,000 co-sponsorship for Saskatchewan Summer Latin Festival 2023
• Approved $1,000 co-sponsorship for Saskatoon Mini Cricket World Cup 2023
• Authorized $1,000 payment to Saskatoon Open Door Society for 2023 Annual Diversity Awards Gala
• Authorized $1,000 payment to Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan for Black History Month Saskatchewan Festival
• Authorized $1,000 payment to Saskatoon Iranian Cultural Association for Persian New Year (Nowruz) 2023
• Approved 2024 changes: max sponsorship increased to $2,000 and new application deadlines of April 1st and October 1st

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting to hear four commercial property assessment appeals, all by written submission. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will review the appeals and render decisions.

• Appeal 56-2023: 715 Circle Dr E
• Appeal 59-2023: 806 Circle Dr E
• Appeal 60-2023: 2035 Idylwyld Dr N
• Appeal 61-2023: 2030 1st Ave N

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will consider several recommendations, including authorizing the presale of city-owned lots in Brighton Phase 2, approving the 2023 Audit Plan, and granting lease extensions at 325 3rd Avenue North. The committee will also receive Discover Saskatoon's 2022 annual report as information. The meeting includes routine items like adopting minutes and an in-camera session for City Auditor updates.

• Presale of unsubdivided lots in Brighton Phase 2 via open market, with fallback to bulk lot grouping or public draw
• Lease extension for Trades Labour (Saskatoon) Corporation at Unit 1, 325 3rd Avenue North for additional 3 years
• Lease amendment for Chifa Li You Restaurant (Unit 2) reducing renewal term to 2 years plus 5-year option
• Lease extension for Salt'n Pepper Indian Restaurant (Unit 3) for additional 5 years
• Approval of 2023 Audit Plan by City Auditor

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance approved the 2023 Audit Plan and authorized the presale of unsubdivided lots in Brighton Phase 2. Lease extensions were granted for three tenants at 325 3rd Avenue North. All decisions were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved 2023 Audit Plan (5-0)
• Authorized presale of unsubdivided lots in Brighton Phase 2 via open market, with fallback to bulk lot grouping or public draw (5-0)
• Granted Trades Labour (Saskatoon) Corporation a further three-year lease renewal option at Unit 1, 325 3rd Avenue North (5-0)
• Amended lease for Im Fan Ip (Chifa Li You Restaurant) at Unit 2 to a two-year initial term with a five-year renewal option and early termination clause (5-0)
• Granted 102040787 Saskatchewan Ltd. (Salt'n Pepper Indian Restaurant) a further five-year lease renewal option at Unit 3 (5-0)

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services approved $565,000 in cash grants under the Assistance to Community Groups program and recommended $1,012,572 in tax abatements for recreation, social services, and culture groups. The committee also recommended designating 850 University Drive as a municipal heritage property and received information reports on animal cruelty investigations, planning department year-end results, dangerous animals bylaw amendments, and shelter requirements.

• Approved $565,000 in cash grants under Assistance to Community Groups program (4-0)
• Recommended $1,012,572 in tax abatements for recreation, social services, and culture groups (4-0)
• Recommended designating 850 University Drive as a Municipal Heritage Property (4-0)
• Received information on animal cruelty investigations (4-0)
• Received 2022 year-end report for Planning and Development (4-0)
• Received proposed amendment to The Dangerous Animals Bylaw (4-0)
• Received information on shelter requirements (4-0)
• Directed administration to report on provincial regulations for permanent shelters (4-0)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Property Maintenance Appeals Board is holding a public hearing on May 3, 2023, to consider two appeals against orders to remedy contraventions under Bylaw No. 8175. The appeals concern properties at 3352 Fairlight Drive and 716 10th Street East. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Appeal No. 17-2023 - 3352 Fairlight Drive
• Appeal No. 18-2023 - 716 10th Street East
• Bylaw No. 8175 - The Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will consider approving noise bylaw extensions for four summer events, recommend a storm water mitigation project in Brevoort Park South, and receive an information report on funding environmental sustainability actions. The meeting also includes routine adoption of minutes and confirmation of the agenda.

• Noise bylaw extension requests for PiNK Pride Block Party (June 15-17), Canada Day (July 1), Indian Cultural Festival (July 15), and Hudson's Block Party (July 19-23)
• Recommendation to proceed with detailed design and construction of storm water mitigation in Brevoort Park South (Early Drive and Tucker Crescent) in 2024
• Information report on funding environmental sustainability actions
• Adoption of minutes from April 4, 2023 meeting

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation will consider two decision reports: one recommending a transit support workers program approach and another to increase active transportation funding by $1,810,000 from Infrastructure Canada. They will also receive an information report on speed zone changes near École Victoria. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and agenda confirmation.

• Recommendation to approve Option 4 – One City Approach Community Support Program for transit support workers
• Increase Capital Project P.02468 Active Transportation Plan Implementation by $1,810,000 from Infrastructure Canada - Active Transportation Fund
• Authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute Active Transportation Fund agreements
• Information report on speed zone changes requested by École Victoria Parent Council
• Adoption of April 4, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee recommended that City Council approve a funding increase for active transportation and a new approach for transit support workers. They also requested further reporting on funding for transit workers patrolling terminals and routes.

• Recommended $1.81M increase for Capital Project P.02468 Active Transportation Plan Implementation (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Option 4 – One City Approach Community Support Program for transit support workers (6-0)
• Recommended Saskatoon Transit participate in the Community Support Program Service Delivery Model review (6-0)
• Requested administration report back on funding for transit support workers patrolling terminals, stops, and targeted routes (6-0)
• Approved consultation with Amalgamated Transit Union Local 615 before the transit support matter is reported back (6-0)
• Received information regarding speed zone changes for École Victoria Parent Council (6-0)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION - SPECIAL MEETING

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve text amendments to the Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2020 regarding high-density mixed-use. The Commission also approved the distribution of funds for 2023 planning conferences.

• Recommended City Council approve text amendments to Bylaw No. 9700 (Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2020) for High-Density Mixed-Use (Carried)
• Approved $1,000 for SPPI in-person conference ($500 to K. Harley, $500 to K. Anaman) (Carried)
• Approved $5,000 for CIP in-person conference ($1,000 registration, $4,000 travel and accommodation to R. Patel) (Carried)
• Approved $260 for EcoCity online conference to K. Harley (Carried)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is holding a public hearing on April 27, 2023, to consider 96 commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The hearings will continue on May 4 and May 24, 2023.

• 96 commercial property assessment appeals scheduled
• Appeals include properties on 8th St E, 45th St W, Millar Ave, and others
• Hearings continue on May 4 and May 24, 2023
• No residential appeals scheduled

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

Saskatoon City Council is holding a public hearing meeting on April 26, 2023, to consider several land-use items. The main items are proposed Official Community Plan and zoning amendments for properties at 528 8th Street E, 1100-1122 Broadway Avenue, and 529 7th Street E, plus a rezoning in Brighton. Council will also consider closing a lane right-of-way and a license agreement for the 60th Street Storm Pond.

• Proposed OCP land use map amendment and zoning by agreement for 528 8th St E, 1100-1122 Broadway Ave, and 529 7th St E (Bylaws 9883 and 9884)
• Rezoning in Brighton neighbourhood on Doran Crescent from FUD(H) to R1B district (Bylaw 9878)
• Proposed closure of a lane right-of-way at 500 block 8th St E and 1100 block Broadway Ave, with sale to Saska Land Development Holdings Corp. for $125,000 + GST (Bylaw 9882)
• License agreement with Saskatoon Water Ski Club for recreational use of 60th Street Storm Pond
• Public hearing will hear speakers Gary Thorinson and James Munro on the Broadway-area items

City Council passed three bylaws regarding land use and rezoning. This included an Official Community Plan amendment and zoning by agreement for properties on 8th Street E, Broadway Avenue, and 7th Street E, as well as a rezoning in the Brighton Neighbourhood.

• Passed Bylaw No. 9883 for OCP Land Use Map Amendment at 528 8th Street E, 1100-1122 Broadway Avenue and 529 7th Street E (8-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9884 for Zoning by Agreement at 528 8th Street E, 1100-1122 Broadway Avenue and 529 7th Street E (8-0)
• Approved first and second reading of Bylaw No. 9878 to rezone Doran Crescent in Brighton Neighbourhood from FUD(H) to R1B (8-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Saskatoon City Council is meeting for its regular business meeting on April 26, 2023. The agenda includes a consent agenda with recommendations from several standing committees, covering items such as a net-zero greenhouse gas target, residential parking program expansion, affordable housing funding, and tax-related matters. There are also administrative reports on the 2023 property tax levy, a union contract, and several bylaw amendments.

• Greenhouse gas reduction target set to net-zero by 2050, with $250,000 from Environmental Sustainability Reserve for plan refresh
• Approval of $678,755 for 33 new affordable housing units under Rapid Housing Initiative
• 2023 Commercial Appeal Contingency of $1,500,000 added to property tax levy
• 2023 Property Tax Levy and BID Levy bylaws to be considered
• Amendments to Bylaw No. 9730 on private crossings over ditches

City Council approved funding for 33 new affordable housing units and updated its long-term greenhouse gas reduction target to net-zero by 2050. The council also authorized the expansion of residential parking zones and the drafting of a new traffic bylaw. Additionally, a motion was passed to request reporting from the Board of Police Commissioners regarding hate incident trends.

• Approved $678,755 for the creation of at least 33 affordable housing units
• Updated long-term greenhouse gas reduction target to net-zero by 2050
• Approved $250,000 from Environmental Sustainability Reserve for 2024-2025 Low Emissions Community Plan Refresh
• Approved expansion of Residential Parking Program zones
• Instructed City Solicitor to draft a new traffic bylaw to replace Bylaw No. 7200
• Approved naming of Outdoor Basketball Multi-Court Facility as 'Pawâtêtân Court' (9-0)
• Approved $112,250 bonus payment to SREDA
• Authorized use of Licensed Realtor to sell residential properties acquired via Tax Enforcement Act

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting to hear nine commercial property assessment appeals, with no residential appeals scheduled. The board will review each appeal and render decisions on the assessed values of the listed properties.

• Appeal 432-2023: 834 60th St E (written submission)
• Appeals 449-453-2023: 3012, 3024, 3016, 3014, 3018 Meadows Pky
• Appeal 454-2023: 3022 Meadows Pky
• Appeal 455-2023: 1800 Chappell Dr
• Appeal 456-2023: 382 Cartwright St

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider a proposed text amendment to the Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2020, regarding high-density mixed-use development. The commission will hear a request to speak from Louis Aussant and will decide whether to forward the administration's recommendation to City Council for consideration at a public hearing. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items: call to order, agenda approval, conflict of interest declarations, adoption of March 28 minutes, and adjournment.

• Proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw text amendment for high-density mixed-use (MPC2023-0401)
• Request to speak from Louis Aussant, AODBT, dated April 17, 2023
• Recommendation to submit report to City Council for public hearing consideration
• Adoption of minutes from March 28, 2023 meeting

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting on April 25, 2023, to hear commercial property assessment appeals. The agenda lists 192 appeals, all for units at 906 Duchess St, with no residential appeals scheduled. The board will hear each appeal and render decisions on the property assessments.

• 192 commercial assessment appeals scheduled, all for 906 Duchess St
• Appeal files 69-2023 through 260-2023 listed for hearing
• No residential appeal hearings scheduled
• Hearing runs 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Council Chamber, City Hall
• Documents accepted by the board will be posted online after decisions are rendered

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business and one substantive referral. Members will consider drafting a feedback letter to City Council on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets and Low Emissions Community Plan 2024-2025 Refresh, with feedback due April 24, 2023. They will also discuss a deferred funding request from Student Action for a Sustainable Future, receive updates from the chair and subcommittees, and review the 2023 statement of expenditures.

• Draft feedback letter on Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets and Low Emissions Community Plan 2024-2025 Refresh (due April 24, 2023)
• Funding request from Student Action for a Sustainable Future (SASF), deferred from March 17, 2023 meeting
• Chair's verbal update and presentation on Native Plant Landscaping Industry
• Discussion on forming subcommittees (Environmental Leadership, Sustainable Growth, Moving Around Sustainability, Quality of Life) and possible additional Work Plan Subcommittee
• Review of 2023 Statement of Expenditures

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee approved funding for a student sustainability program and established a new Education Subcommittee. The committee also agreed to draft a feedback letter to City Council regarding greenhouse gas reduction targets.

• Approved $3,600 contribution from 2023 budget to Student Action for a Sustainable Future Program (CARRIED)
• Approved drafting a feedback letter to City Council regarding Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets and Low Emissions Community Plan 2024-2025 Refresh (CARRIED)
• Approved establishment of an Education Subcommittee comprising all voting members (CARRIED)
• Appointed Palash Sanyal as Chair of the Education Subcommittee for 2023 (CARRIED)
• Approved minutes from March 17, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is meeting publicly to consider routine reports and a membership renewal. Key items include approving the addition of four alternative response officers, conditional on provincial funding, and renewing the Canadian Association of Police Governance membership for $5,202. The board will also receive annual reports on the Vulnerable Persons Unit and a service delivery complaint, then move into a closed in camera session.

• Approve addition of four alternative response officers, conditional on provincial funding
• Renew Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG) membership at cost of $5,202.00
• Receive Vulnerable Persons Unit 2022 Annual Report as information
• Receive report on service delivery complaint regarding release of information to victims of crime
• Move in camera for exempt matters under Governance Policy No. 12.4

The Board of Police Commissioners approved the addition of four alternative response officers to authorized strength, pending provincial funding. The Board also renewed its professional membership and received several administrative reports.

• Approved addition of four alternative response officers conditional on provincial funding (7-0)
• Approved renewal of Canadian Association of Police Governance membership for $5,202.00 (7-0)
• Forwarded CUPE Local 59 collective agreement correspondence to Administration for response (7-0)
• Adopted minutes from March 16, 2023 meeting (7-0)
• Received Vulnerable Persons Unit 2022 Annual Report as information (7-0)
• Received report on service delivery complaint regarding release of information (7-0)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

This is the agenda for the Saskatoon Appeal Board meeting on April 19, 2023. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate, containing only interface elements and placeholders from the eSCRIBE system, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. There is nothing for the board to decide or discuss in this document.

• No agenda items listed
• No reports or attachments referenced
• No votes or decisions scheduled

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing on April 19, 2023, to consider 13 commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will hear each appeal and render decisions on the disputed property assessments.

• 13 commercial property assessment appeals scheduled
• No residential appeals listed
• Appeals include properties at 480 2nd Ave S, 125 Circle Dr E, 102 Cardinal Cres, 253 Willis Cres, 231 Marquis Dr W, 924 Spadina Cres E, 1715 Idylwyld Dr N, 306 Shillington Cres, 3331 8th St E, 806 Idylwyld Dr N, 706 Idylwyld Dr N, 503 Cope Way, 105 Stonebridge Blvd

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing on two appeals. One concerns an order to remedy a contravention at 305 Adelaide Street East, and the other challenges a sign permit denial at 950 Spadina Crescent East. The board will hear evidence and decide whether to uphold or overturn the city's actions.

• Appeal 4-2023: Order to Remedy Contravention at 305 Adelaide Street East
• Appeal 5-2023: Sign Permit Denial at 950 Spadina Crescent East
• Public hearing open to the public at City Hall, Committee Room E

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to consider a recommendation to designate the property at 850 University Drive as a Municipal Heritage Property, limited to the building's exterior, and to allocate $2,500 from the Heritage Reserve Fund for a recognition plaque. The committee will also receive updates from the chair, adopt the March 21, 2023 minutes, and review its 2023 work plan and budget. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Heritage designation recommendation for 850 University Drive, including $2,500 plaque funding
• Adoption of March 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Verbal updates from chair and subcommittees
• 2023 work plan review, including heritage policies, funding, and property designations
• Statement of expenditures for committee budget

The committee supported the designation of 850 University Drive as a Municipal Heritage Property, limited to the building's exterior. They also approved a request for a response letter regarding intangible heritage and received updates on the Heritage Conservation Project Charter.

• Recommended designating 850 University Drive as a Municipal Heritage Property (exterior only)
• Recommended allocating $2,500 from the Heritage Reserve Fund for a recognition plaque at 850 University Drive
• Approved writing a response letter to the Administration's Intangible Heritage memo
• Confirmed the Door Open Event for Sunday, June 25, 2023, from 12:00 pm to 5 pm
• Adopted minutes from the March 21, 2023 meeting

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates and discuss items related to accessibility, including a review of requirements for accessible off-street parking as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review. The agenda includes routine items such as adopting minutes, receiving the chair's report, and reviewing the committee's budget expenditures. No votes are scheduled; most items are for information only.

• Review of accessible off-street parking requirements in the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review (ADV2023-0401)
• Adoption of minutes from the March 10, 2023 meeting
• Verbal updates from the chair and subcommittees (Education and Awareness, Deafblind)
• 2023 work plan focus areas: Deafblind Services, Access Transit, Education, Civic Accessibility, Downtown and BRT Accessibility
• Review of 2023 budget expenditures

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Public Art Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt prior minutes, receive updates, and make decisions on the proposed distribution of its $10,000.00 2023 budget and on forming or appointing subcommittees for 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with the budget and subcommittee items being the main substantive decisions.

• Determine proposed distribution of $10,000.00 2023 budget (deferred from Feb 10 meeting)
• Decide if subcommittees are required and appoint members for 2023
• Adopt minutes from Feb 10 and Mar 17, 2023 meetings
• Receive verbal update from Chair
• No items received for Committee or Resource Member update

The Committee decided how to allocate its 2023 budget of $10,000, focusing on artist workshops and conference attendance. It also established two new subcommittees to manage specific work plan goals.

• Approved $2,500 for LeuWebb artist talk and workshop
• Approved $2,500 for Sans Façon artist talk and workshop
• Approved $3,500 for one member to attend CCNC Conference in St John’s, NFLD
• Approved $500 for PAAC Members’ bus tour
• Formed Bus Tour Subcommittee (James Hawn and Cheryl Thorson)
• Formed Workshop Subcommittee (Lia Storey-Gamble and Cheryl Thorson)
• Adopted minutes from February 10, 2023 and March 17, 2023

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting to hear 24 commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will review each case and render decisions on the assessed values.

• 24 commercial appeals listed for hearing
• Appeals include properties on Reid Rd, Taylor St E, Baltzan Blvd, Hassard Way, and others
• Multiple appeals for units at 1055 Baltzan Blvd and 171 Hassard Way
• No residential appeals scheduled
• Hearing runs 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Council Chamber, City Hall

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is deciding on the 2024/2025 business plan and budget process, including scheduling special budget meetings, and recommending amendments to the Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget Policy to incorporate a climate budget. The committee will also receive an update on council communications and constituency relations allowances for the first quarter of 2023. Several items will be discussed in camera, including financial closeouts for the Art Gallery of Saskatchewan and parkade, and the Downtown Event and Entertainment District.

• 2024/2025 Business Plan and Budget Process (GPC2023-0405) - Option 3 approval for special budget meetings
• Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget Policy C03-036 amendment for Climate Budget (GPC2023-0404)
• Council Communications and Constituency Relations Allowance update Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2023 (GPC2023-0403)
• In camera: Capital Projects 1813 and 1814 financial closeout - Art Gallery of Saskatchewan and parkade
• In camera: Downtown Event and Entertainment District key decision milestones

The Committee approved Option 3 for the 2024/2025 Business Plan and Budget Process and recommended changes to the Climate Budget policy. Several committee appointments and vacancies were addressed, and multiple items were kept confidential under LAFOIP.

• Approved Option 3 for 2024/2025 Business Plan and Budget Process (10-0)
• Recommended changes to Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget Policy C03-036 regarding Climate Budget (10-0)
• Appointed Kehan Fu to the Public Art Advisory Committee through 2024 (9-0)
• Directed City Clerk to advertise citizen vacancies for Marr Residence Management Board (9-0)
• Directed City Clerk to advertise citizen vacancy for Public Art Advisory Committee (9-0)
• Directed City Clerk to advertise citizen vacancy for Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee (9-0)
• Voted to keep Art Gallery of Saskatchewan and Parkade financial closeout information In Camera (9-0)
• Voted to keep Downtown Event and Entertainment District milestones In Camera (9-0)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing on April 12, 2023, to consider 70 commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will review each appeal and render decisions on the assessed values.

• 70 commercial appeal hearings scheduled
• No residential appeals listed
• Appeals include properties on 8th St E, 22nd St E, and 3rd Ave N
• Hearing runs 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at City Hall

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing to consider one residential property assessment appeal for 621 Duchess St. No commercial appeals are scheduled. The board will hear the appeal and render a decision.

• Residential appeal for 621 Duchess St (Roll No. 485116010, File 42-2023)
• No commercial appeals scheduled

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services is meeting to consider several recommendations, including a $500,000 funding request to support Saskatoon's bid for the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championships. The committee will also review reports on facility naming, community grants, and potential new bylaws, and hear from speakers on various matters.

• Approve $500,000 to Discover Saskatoon for 2025 World Junior Hockey Championships, pending successful bid and event application
• Approve naming outdoor basketball multi-court facility 'Pawâtêtân Court'
• Approve 2023 Assistance to Community Groups cash grants in Environment category
• Receive information on possible street harassment bylaw and proposed amendment to Dangerous Animals Bylaw, 2003
• Receive 2022 annual report from Street Activity Subcommittee and Public Art Advisory Committee proposal for student engagement program

The Committee approved funding for a major sporting event bid and recommended $678,755 for affordable housing. It also directed administration to explore youth public art opportunities and requested a provincial collaboration on stabilization beds for complex needs housing.

• Approved $500,000 for Discover Saskatoon to support 2025 World Junior Hockey Championships bid (5-0)
• Recommended $678,755 capital grant for at least 33 new affordable housing units (6-0)
• Recommended City Council request Province of Saskatchewan for stabilization beds for complex needs housing (6-0)
• Directed Administration to explore public art opportunities for children and youth (6-0)
• Recommended naming the Outdoor Basketball Multi-Court Facility 'Pawâtêtân Court' (6-0)
• Approved 2023 Assistance to Community Groups cash grants for Environment Category (6-0)
• Forwarded street harassment report to Diversity Equity Inclusion Advisory Committee and Board of Police Commissioners (6-0)
• Deferred Animal Cruelty Investigations, Planning and Development Year-End Report, and Dangerous Animals Bylaw amendment

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance is deciding on several financial items, including a $1.5 million commercial property tax appeal contingency, a $112,250 bonus payment to SREDA, and amendments to allow presale of low-density residential lots. It will also consider a license agreement for the 60th Street Storm Pond and a one-year realtor contract to sell tax-enforcement properties. The agenda includes information reports on investments, tax exemptions, a municipal development corporation, and a fleet services audit.

• License agreement with Saskatoon Water Ski Club for 60th Street Storm Pond
• Authorization to hire licensed realtor for one year to sell tax-enforcement residential properties
• SREDA 2023 tax abatements and $112,250 bonus payment
• $1,500,000 appeal contingency for Commercial/Industrial property tax levy
• Amendments to Council Policies C09-001, C09-006, C09-033 to allow presale of low-density residential lots

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance recommended several financial and land-use measures to City Council, including a $1.5M tax levy contingency and a $112,250 bonus payment to SREDA. The committee also approved recommendations for selling tax-enforcement properties via realtors and amending residential lot sale policies.

• Recommended $1.5M appeal contingency for 2023 Commercial/Industrial property tax levy (6-0)
• Recommended $112,250 bonus payment and 2023 KPIs/Targets for SREDA (6-0)
• Recommended authorizing a Licensed Realtor for one year to sell residential tax enforcement properties (6-0)
• Recommended license agreement with Saskatoon Water Ski Club for 60th Street Storm Pond (6-0)
• Recommended approval of SREDA 2023 tax abatement incentives (6-0)
• Recommended amending policies C09-001, C09-006, and C09-033 to allow presale of low-density residential blocks (6-0)
• Recommended requesting Province and SUMA to clarify 'Places of Worship' definition in The Cities Act (5-0)
• Decided to further engage industry partners on strategic city center development (6-0)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing to consider appeals. The agenda lists only procedural items—call to order, appeal hearings, and adjournment—with no specific cases or details provided.

• Public hearing open to the public
• Appeal hearings scheduled
• Meeting held at Committee Room E, City Hall

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will consider recommending that City Council adopt a net-zero greenhouse gas target by 2050 and fund a Low Emissions Community Plan refresh with $250,000 from the Environmental Sustainability Reserve. The committee will also review proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 9730, The Private Crossings Over Ditches Bylaw, 2020, and receive information reports on a Plant Based Treaty endorsement request and Saskatoon Fire Department updates.

• Recommendation to update long-term greenhouse gas reduction target to net-zero by 2050
• $250,000 from Environmental Sustainability Reserve for 2024-2025 Low Emissions Community Plan Refresh
• Proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 9730, The Private Crossings Over Ditches Bylaw, 2020
• Information report on Plant Based Treaty Initiative endorsement request
• Information reports on Saskatoon Fire Department Strategic Facilities Plan and 2022 Year in Review

The committee recommended that City Council update its greenhouse gas reduction target to net-zero by 2050 and allocate $250,000 for a plan refresh. It also recommended amendments to the Private Crossings Over Ditches Bylaw and forwarded an environmental advisory report to Council.

• Recommended net-zero greenhouse gas reduction target by 2050 (4-0)
• Recommended $250,000 from Environmental Sustainability Reserve for 2024-2025 Low Emissions Community Plan Refresh (4-0)
• Recommended approval of amendments to Bylaw No. 9730, The Private Crossings Over Ditches Bylaw, 2020 (4-0)
• Forwarded Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Plan to City Council (4-0)
• Received Plant Based Treaty Initiative endorsement request and joined it to the Food Action Plan file (4-0)
• Received Saskatoon Fire Department Strategic Facilities Plan update (4-0)
• Received Saskatoon Fire Department 2022 Year in Review and requested future reports include incident trends relative to population and national data (4-0)

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommended that City Council expand Residential Parking Program zones and draft a new traffic bylaw to replace Bylaw No. 7200. The committee also requested reports on safety measures at 11th Street and Dufferin Avenue and accessibility recommendations.

• Recommended expansion of Residential Parking Program zones (4-0)
• Recommended drafting a new traffic bylaw to replace Bylaw No. 7200 (4-0)
• Requested Administration report back on interim safety measures at 11th Street and Dufferin Avenue (4-0)
• Referred Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee recommendations to Administration for report back (4-0)
• Recommended Option 1 for spring sweeping of pedestrian walkways for 2024/25 budget deliberations (4-0)
• Adopted March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

This is a public hearing meeting where City Council will hear comments and consider Bylaw No. 9877 to close a portion of Main Street East at Clarence Avenue South for intersection improvements. The proposed changes include installing channelization to prohibit certain through and left-turn movements, adding a bicycle signal, and modifying the pedestrian signal. Council will also receive a list of February 2023 proclamation and flag-raising requests.

• Bylaw No. 9877 – The Street Closing Bylaw, 2023
• Channelization on Main Street to prohibit eastbound/westbound through and left turns at Clarence Avenue
• Bicycle signal on Main Street
• Modify pedestrian-actuated signal for south side crossing of Clarence Avenue
• Public comments from Charles Maule, Christian Jensen, Nancy Allan, Nathan Haspel

City Council passed Bylaw No. 9877, The Street Closing Bylaw, 2023, to implement intersection improvements at Clarence Avenue and Main Street. The decision includes installing channelization to prohibit through and left turn movements on Main Street and modifying pedestrian signals.

• Passed Bylaw No. 9877, The Street Closing Bylaw, 2023 (9-0)
• Approved channelization on Main Street to prohibit eastbound and westbound through and left turn movements at Clarence Avenue (9-0)
• Approved inclusion of a bicycle signal on Main Street (9-0)
• Approved modification of pedestrian-actuated signal to allow crossing the south side of Clarence Avenue (9-0)
• Approved February 22, 2023 Public Hearing meeting minutes (9-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Saskatoon City Council is meeting to decide on a range of items, including approving the 2024-2035 Major Capital Project Prioritization list, adopting a plan to address the 2022 year-end deficit, and approving several bylaw amendments and tax abatements. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting minutes, receiving committee reports, and making appointments to various boards and committees.

• Approve 2024-2035 Major Capital Project Prioritization list (Option 1)
• Waive reserve transfers and use $6,677,512.53 from Fiscal Stabilization Reserve to balance 2022 budget
• Approve five-year tax abatements for 522 Avenue N South (66.5%) and 317 4th Avenue South (67%)
• Amend Traffic Bylaw for Fringe Festival and Exhibition Week parking
• Extend Enterprise Taxi Licenses to June 28, 2024

City Council approved several reserve transfers and budget adjustments to balance the 2022 year-end results. The council also deferred the 17th Street Extension project and approved tax abatements for two downtown developments.

• Transferred $6,677,512.53 from Fiscal Stabilization Reserve to balance budget (10-0)
• Deferred detailed design and construction of 17th Street Extension (10-0)
• Approved 66.5% five-year tax abatement for 522 Avenue N South (10-0)
• Approved 67% five-year tax abatement for 317 4th Avenue South (unanimous)
• Extended Enterprise Taxi Licenses to June 28, 2024 (9-0)
• Approved vision and guiding principles for Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan (9-1)
• Authorized sale of city-owned property in Marquis Industrial Area (10-0)
• Increased Victoria Park Recreation Facility budget by $375,000 (10-0)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a proposed Official Community Plan land use amendment and zoning by agreement for properties at 528 8th Street E, 1100-1122 Broadway Avenue, and 529 7th Street E. The recommendation is to forward the proposal to City Council for approval. The commission will also decide on attendance at 2023 planning conferences using its $7,000 education budget.

• Proposed OCP amendment: change land use from 'Residential' to 'Corridor Main Street' for 528 8th St E, 1100-1122 Broadway Ave, 529 7th St E
• Proposed rezoning to B5B Broadway Commercial District, subject to a Zoning Agreement
• Public hearing request from Alan Wallace, Wallace Insights for SaskaLands
• 2023 Planning Conferences attendance decision (deferred from Feb 28 meeting)
• Adoption of February 28, 2023 minutes

The Commission recommended that City Council approve land use and zoning amendments for 528 8th Street E, 1100-1122 Broadway Avenue, and 529 7th Street E. The proposal includes changing the designation to 'Corridor Main Street' and rezoning to B5B Broadway Commercial District. The Commission also approved specific members to attend 2023 planning conferences.

• Recommended to City Council the land use amendment from 'Residential' to 'Corridor Main Street' and rezoning to B5B Broadway Commercial District for 528 8th Street E, 1100-1122 Broadway Avenue, and 529 7th Street E (Carried)
• Approved Rishi Patel, Kojo Anaman, and Kreg Harley to attend 2023 planning conferences (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from February 28, 2023 meeting (Carried)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting to hear a single commercial property tax appeal. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will consider the appeal for the property at 515 Ave N S.

• Commercial appeal for 515 Ave N S (Roll No. 504840950, File 18-2023)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting to hear a single residential appeal against a property assessment. No commercial appeals are scheduled. The hearing is open to the public and will take place in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

• Residential appeal hearing for property at 203C 1121 McKercher Dr (Appeal File 12-2023, Roll No. 525700505)
• No commercial appeal hearings scheduled

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing to consider two commercial property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will hear appeals for properties at 3210 and 3250 Idylwyld Dr N.

• Appeal file 10-2023, roll 425001450, 3210 Idylwyld Dr N
• Appeal file 11-2023, roll 425000700, 3250 Idylwyld Dr N
• No residential appeals scheduled

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC- SPECIAL

This is a special public meeting of the Governance and Priorities Committee. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting to hear a single residential appeal regarding property assessment. No commercial appeals are scheduled. The hearing is open to the public.

• Residential appeal hearing for property at 318 Trent Crt (Roll No. 515704750, Appeal File 14-2023)
• No commercial appeal hearings scheduled

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting minutes, reviewing subcommittee memberships, receiving updates on heritage projects, and discussing its work plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with several items deferred from the previous meeting due to time constraints.

• Review of standing subcommittee memberships (Events, Policy and Planning, Education and Awareness, Elder's Circle)
• Information item: Saskatchewan Municipal Board decision on Knox United Church appeal (539 24th Street East)
• Verbal updates on 3rd Avenue United Church organ, Doors Open Event, Next of Kin Memorial Avenue Celebration, StarPhoenix Clock
• Discussion of Heritage Plan and Policy
• 2023 Statement of Expenditures for the committee

The committee updated and confirmed the memberships for its Events, Policy and Planning, and Education and Awareness subcommittees for 2023. The committee also received updates on the StarPhoenix Clock donation and the Next of Kin Memorial Avenue anniversary event.

• Confirmed 2023 subcommittee memberships for Events, Policy and Planning, and Education and Awareness
• Received information regarding the Saskatchewan Municipal Board decision on Knox United Church
• Received updates on 3rd Avenue United Church organ, Doors Open Event, and StarPhoenix Clock
• Received information on the 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Workplan
• Received the 2023 statement of expenditures

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing to consider one appeal: a sign permit denial for 1102 8th Street East. The board will review exhibits including the notice of appeal, photographs, the denial letter, and site plans, then decide whether to uphold or overturn the denial. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Appeal 3-2023: sign permit denial at 1102 8th Street East

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting to hear a single residential appeal regarding property assessment. No commercial appeals are scheduled. The hearing is open to the public and will take place in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

• Residential appeal hearing for property at 1361 Hughes Dr (Appeal File 7-2023, Roll No. 474315150)
• No commercial appeal hearings scheduled

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates and provide feedback on several environmental initiatives. Key items include providing feedback on the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review's environmental initiatives, receiving information on the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan and the Climate Budget's greenhouse gas implications for capital projects, and considering a funding request from Student Action for a Sustainable Future. The committee will also approve its 2023 Work Plan and annual report.

• Funding request from Student Action for a Sustainable Future (SASF)
• Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review – Environmental Initiatives (ADV2023-0304)
• Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan – Introduction (ADV2023-0303)
• Climate Budget – Greenhouse Gas Implications of Capital Projects (EUCS2023-0302)
• Approval of 2023 Work Plan and 2022 Annual Report

The Committee approved its 2023 Work Plan and decided to send a feedback letter to Administration regarding the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review. A funding request from Student Action for a Sustainable Future and the creation of new subcommittees were deferred to the April meeting.

• Approved 2023 Work Plan for submission to City Council
• Decided to provide a feedback letter to Administration on the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review - Environmental Initiatives
• Deferred funding request from Student Action for a Sustainable Future to April meeting
• Deferred decision on additional 2023 subcommittees to April meeting
• Approved February 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received information on Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan
• Received information on Climate Budget – Greenhouse Gas Implications of Capital Projects

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE - SPECIAL MEETING

The Public Art Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to receive and discuss the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan, introduced by the Community Services Division. The committee's feedback is requested on the plan, which includes a vision statement, study area, project activities, and engagement strategies. No formal decisions are expected; the agenda item is for information only.

• Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan introduction (ADV2023-0302)
• Vision Statement and Guiding Principles appendix
• Study Area appendix
• District Plan Project Activities appendix
• Engagement Strategy and Advisory Committee engagement appendices

The Public Art Advisory Committee reviewed a report from the Community Services Division regarding the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan. The committee provided feedback on the plan's guiding principles and engagement process.

• Confirmed the meeting agenda
• Received information regarding the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is meeting publicly to receive routine reports, including the 2022 year-end financial results, annual missing persons statistics, and a victim advocate case review. The board will also consider approving contributions to two police reserve funds and may move into a closed in-camera session for exempt matters.

• Approve $285,400 contribution to SPS Fiscal Stabilization Reserve
• Approve $240,000 contribution to SPS Equipment and Technology Capital Reserve
• Receive 2022 Year End Financial Report
• Receive Annual Missing Persons Report for Jan 1–Dec 31, 2022
• Receive Victim Advocate Case Review year-end report

The Board of Police Commissioners approved financial contributions to the SPS Fiscal Stabilization and Equipment and Technology Capital reserves. The Board also received reports on victim advocate case reviews and missing persons reporting for 2022.

• Approved $285,400 contribution to the SPS Fiscal Stabilization Reserve (6-0)
• Approved $240,000 contribution to the SPS Equipment and Technology Capital Reserve (6-0)
• Confirmed agenda as presented (6-0)
• Adopted minutes from February 16, 2023 meeting (6-0)
• Received Chief's Report (6-0)
• Received Victim Advocate Case Review Year-End Review (6-0)
• Received Annual Missing Persons Reporting for 2022 (6-0)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing on March 16, 2023, to consider commercial property assessment appeals. The agenda lists over 70 appeal files, with several marked as withdrawn or to be decided by written submission. No residential appeals are scheduled.

• Appeal 863-2022: 1205 8th St E
• Appeal 871-2022: 3603 Millar Ave (written submission)
• Appeal 872-2022: 820 51st St E (written submission)
• Appeal 874-2022: 122 Wakooma St (written submission)
• Multiple appeals withdrawn (e.g., 865-2022, 866-2022, 867-2022, 868-2022, 869-2022, 881-2022, 882-2022, 883-2022, 884-2022)

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to consider several reports, including a recommendation to approve the 2024-2035 Major Capital Prioritization List, a vision statement for the Downtown Event and Entertainment District, and the Integrity Commissioner's 2022 annual report. The committee will also receive updates on strategic priorities and budgetary pressures, and will move in camera for several items, including negotiations and appointments.

• 2024-2035 Major Capital Project Prioritization (GPC2023-0307) – recommend approval of Option 1
• Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan – vision statement and guiding principles (GPC2023-0301)
• Integrity Commissioner 2022 Annual Report (GPC2023-0308)
• 2023-2025 Budgetary Pressures and Trends (GPC2023-0306)
• In camera: BRT funding update, Art Gallery of Saskatchewan financial closeout, appointments

The Governance and Priorities Committee recommended a major capital prioritization list for 2024–2035 to City Council. The committee also advanced a vision statement for the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan and appointed several members to city boards and commissions.

• Recommended 2024-2035 Major Capital Prioritization List (Option 1) to City Council (10-0)
• Recommended Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan vision and principles to City Council (9-1)
• Recommended City Solicitor draft bylaw amendments based on Integrity Commissioner 2022 report (10-0)
• Appointed Addy Ajayi to Board of Revision through 2024 (10-0)
• Appointed Taylor Morrison to Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee through 2024 (10-0)
• Appointed Mostofa Kamal to Municipal Planning Commission through 2025 (10-0)
• Appointed Kerry McNamara to Municipal Review Commission through 2026 (10-0)
• Appointed Muveddett Al-Katib to Public Art Advisory Committee through 2024 (10-0)

STREET ACTIVITY SUBCOMMITTEE

The Street Activity Subcommittee is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including appointing a chair for 2023, confirming meeting dates, and adopting previous minutes. They will also receive the Community Support Program's 2022 Annual Report and a quarterly supervisor's report, both for information only. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Appointment of Chair for 2023 (DeeAnn Mercier was 2022 chair)
• Discussion on preferred meeting format (hybrid or virtual) for 2023
• 2022 Annual Report of the Community Support Program received as information
• Quarterly Supervisor's Report (March 2023) received as information
• Adoption of minutes from December 21, 2022 meeting

The subcommittee appointed DeeAnn Mercier as Chair for 2023 and agreed to a hybrid meeting format. The committee also received the 2022 Annual Report for the Community Support Program (CSP), which recorded 2,630 total calls.

• Approved hybrid meeting format for 2023 (Carried)
• Appointed DeeAnn Mercier as Chair for 2023 (Carried)
• Received 2022 Community Support Program Annual Report and forwarded it to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from December 21, 2022 meeting (Carried)

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates and provide feedback on the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan, as well as to review the Assisted Waste Collections Program. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting minutes, confirming subcommittee memberships, and reviewing the committee's budget expenditures.

• Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan introduction and feedback request (ADV2023-0301)
• City of Saskatoon Assisted Waste Collections Program fact sheet and application
• Confirmation of 2023 subcommittee memberships (Education and Awareness, Deafblind)
• Review of SAAC Budget Expenditures 2023
• Adoption of February 10, 2023 meeting minutes

The Committee confirmed memberships for the Education and Awareness and Deafblind subcommittees. Members also provided feedback on the Assisted Waste Collections Program and received updates on the Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre closure.

• Confirmed 2023 Education and Awareness Subcommittee members: Darren Gilchrist, Julia Adamson, Debra Funk, and Chelsea Wisser
• Confirmed 2023 Deafblind Subcommittee members: Darren Gilchrist, Julia Adamson, Robert Gourley, Ashley Nameth, and Chelsea Wisser
• Requested Administration review feedback on Assisted Waste Collections Program regarding housing types, FAQ wording, and website form accessibility
• Adopted February 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received information on the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan

DOWNTOWN EVENT AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY GROUP

The Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group is meeting to discuss the district master plan, including a draft vision statement and guiding principles, project updates, and key messages. Most substantive items are scheduled for an in-camera (closed) session under LAFOIP, with only procedural items on the public agenda.

• In-camera discussion of draft vision statement and guiding principles for the district master plan
• In-camera project update on the Downtown Event and Entertainment District
• In-camera review of key messages
• Adoption of minutes (in camera)
• Next meeting date (in camera)

The Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Committee met to discuss the District Master Plan. The committee decided to provide its feedback and recommendations on the Vision Statement and Guiding Principles to City Council for consideration.

• Confirmed the agenda as presented
• Approved moving items 4.1 through 4.5 to an In Camera session
• Approved providing feedback and recommendations on the Vision Statement and Guiding Principles for the District Master Plan to City Council

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting to hear property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled; one commercial appeal for 519 20th St W will be heard. The meeting is open to the public.

• Commercial appeal hearing for 519 20th St W (Appeal File 862-2022, Roll No. 504915550)
• No residential appeal hearings scheduled

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will consider several items, including tax abatements for two vacant-lot redevelopment projects, guideline changes for permanent asphalt parking patios, and reports from advisory committees. The committee will also hear public requests to speak on facility change room safety and an emergency shelter on Fairmont Drive, and will receive information reports on a city centre recreation facility and the Community Standards Department's 2022 year-end results.

• Five-year tax abatement of 66.5% of incremental municipal, library and education taxes for development at 522 Avenue N South
• Five-year tax abatement of 67% of incremental municipal and library taxes for development at 317 4th Avenue South, plus application for education tax abatement
• Guideline amendments for permanent asphalt parking patios
• Municipal support for wildlife rehabilitation licences for Dawn Erker and John Polson
• Public requests to speak on facility change room safety and emergency shelter on Fairmont Drive

The Standing Policy Committee recommended two five-year tax abatements for developments at 522 Avenue N South and 317 4th Avenue South. The committee also recommended municipal support for two wildlife rehabilitation licenses and approved updates to parking patio guidelines.

• Recommended 5-year tax abatement (66.5% of incremental taxes) for 522 Avenue N South (6-0)
• Recommended 5-year tax abatement (67% of incremental taxes) for 317 4th Avenue South (6-0)
• Recommended adoption of amendments to Sidewalk Café and Parking Patio Guidelines (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Board of Directors for Friends of the Bowl Foundation Inc. (6-0)
• Recommended municipal support for wildlife rehabilitation licenses for Dawn Erker and John Polson (5-0)
• Forwarded Public Art Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Plan to City Council (5-0)
• Forwarded Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Plan to City Council (5-0)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance is meeting to review preliminary 2022 year-end financial results, including proposed reserve transfers to offset a corporate deficit, and to recommend City Council appointments of proxies for several annual general meetings. The committee will also consider approving 2023 Tag Day applications and receive information reports on land sales and an energy-efficient housing pilot. The agenda is largely routine administrative and financial business, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Preliminary 2022 year-end results: waive $14,220.47 to Internal Audit Program Reserve, $17,659.40 to Animal Service Reserve, $173,247.86 to Reserve for Unexpended Youth Sports Subsidy Funds
• Reduce transfer to Paved Roadways Infrastructure Reserve by $710,740.27
• One-time exceptions to transfer $500,000 from Special Events Reserve and $924,395.41 from Land Operations Reserve to offset deficit
• Transfer remaining $6,677,512.53 deficit from Fiscal Stabilization Reserve
• Approve seven 2023 Tag Day applications

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance recommended several budget adjustments and reserve transfers to City Council to balance the budget and offset a corporate deficit. The committee also approved proxy appointments for various organization AGMs and approved seven Tag Day applications.

• Recommended waiving transfers to Internal Audit, Animal Service, and Youth Sports reserves to offset deficit (5-0)
• Recommended reducing transfer from Roadways Operating program to Paved Roadways Infrastructure Reserve by $710,740.27 (5-0)
• Recommended one-time transfer of $500,000 from Special Events Reserve - Profile Saskatoon to offset deficit (4-1)
• Recommended one-time transfer of $924,395.41 from Land Operations Reserve to offset deficit (5-0)
• Recommended transferring $6,677,512.53 from Fiscal Stabilization Reserve to balance the budget (5-0)
• Approved seven applications for 2023 Tag Days (5-0)
• Recommended proxy appointments for Saskatchewan Place Association Inc., Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium, and The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc. (5-0)
• Decided to keep External Auditor Matter discussion In Camera (5-0)

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services is meeting to consider several items, including proposed amendments to the Private Sewer and Water Service Connection Bylaw, criteria for estimating greenhouse gas impacts of capital projects, and updates on the Green Cart program and Recovery Park. The committee will also review the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee's annual report and work plan. Most items are recommendations to City Council or information reports.

• Proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 8880, The Private Sewer and Water Service Connection Bylaw, 2010
• Adoption of criteria for estimating GHG additions for capital projects in the 2024/2025 budget
• 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Plan of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
• Curbside Organics – Green Cart Program update
• Recovery Park – Updated Material Diversion Plan for 2023

The Standing Policy Committee recommended amendments to the Private Sewer and Water Service Connection Bylaw, 2010, to City Council. The committee also recommended adopting criteria for estimating greenhouse gas implications for future capital projects. Additionally, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee's 2022 annual report was forwarded for information.

• Recommended approval of amendments to Bylaw No. 8880, The Private Sewer and Water Service Connection Bylaw, 2010 (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of GHG addition identification and estimation criteria for 2024/2025 capital projects (4-0)
• Forwarded Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Plan to City Council (4-0)
• Forwarded Climate Budget report to Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Received Curbside Organics and Recovery Park material diversion reports as information (4-0)

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation will consider several recommendations for City Council, including extending Enterprise Taxi Licences to June 28, 2024, amending the Traffic Bylaw for Fringe Festival and Exhibition Week parking, and approving updated criteria for prioritizing transportation projects. The committee will also receive information reports on the June 20, 2022 rain event response, the 17th Street Extension project, and Saskatoon Transit safety incidents.

• Traffic Bylaw amendments for Fringe Festival and Exhibition Week parking (TS2023-0302)
• Extension of Enterprise Taxi Licence Program to June 28, 2024 (TS2023-0301)
• Saskatoon Transportation Master Plan updated prioritization criteria (TS2023-0303)
• 17th Street Extension Project March 2023 update (TS2023-0304)
• Saskatoon Transit Safety and Incident Report (TS2023-0305)

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommended several bylaw amendments to City Council, including parking changes for the Fringe Festival and Exhibition Week. The committee also recommended extending Enterprise Taxi Licenses and approved new prioritization criteria for transportation projects.

• Recommended approval of Traffic Bylaw No. 7200 amendments for Fringe Festival and Exhibition Week parking (5-0)
• Requested comprehensive review of Fringe Festival parking area size and jurisdiction (5-0)
• Recommended extending Enterprise Taxi Licenses to June 28, 2024, via amendment to Bylaw No. 9651 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of updated prioritization criteria for transportation projects (4-0)
• Requested administration report back on a dedicated transit support workers program for 2024-2025 budget deliberations (5-0)
• Forwarded 17th Street Extension Project update to City Council for information (4-0)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

This is a procedural agenda for the Development Appeals Board meeting. The agenda lists only call to order, appeal hearings, and adjournment, with no specific items or details provided. The meeting is open to the public and scheduled for one hour.

• Meeting open to the public
• Appeal hearings to be conducted

DOWNTOWN EVENT AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY GROUP

The Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group is meeting to confirm its agenda and then move into a closed (in camera) visioning session with a technical advisor. The public portion is limited to procedural items; the substantive discussion will occur behind closed doors under economic/financial and other interests provisions.

• In camera visioning session with technical advisor under Section 17 of LAFOIP

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Property Maintenance Appeals Board will hold a public hearing on March 1, 2023, to review appeals against Order to Remedy Contravention notices. The agenda lists two specific appeals regarding properties at 1503-1015 Patrick Crescent and 809-1015 Patrick Crescent under Bylaw No. 8175. No other substantive items, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Appeal No. 8-2023 for 1503-1015 Patrick Crescent
• Appeal No. 9-2023 for 809-1015 Patrick Crescent
• Review of Order to Remedy Contravention under Bylaw No. 8175

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to receive an introduction to the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan and provide feedback. The agenda also includes administrative items such as appointing a Chair and Vice-Chair, setting the 2023 meeting format, and approving conference attendance. Most items are procedural or informational, with the district plan being the main substantive discussion.

• Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan introduction (MPC2023-0201)
• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2023
• Discussion on preferred meeting format (hybrid or virtual) for 2023
• Approval of conference attendance with a $7,000 budget for educational opportunities
• Adoption of minutes from December 20, 2022 meeting

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE - SPECIAL MEETING

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting with one substantive item: receiving an administrative report on the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan. The committee will also handle routine procedural items like agenda confirmation and conflict of interest declarations. No decisions are being made; the report is for information only.

• Receive report on Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan [ADV2023-0201]
• Includes vision statement, study area, project activities, and engagement strategy attachments
• Meeting held on Treaty 6 Territory and Traditional Homeland of the Métis People

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee received a report and presentation from the Community Services Division regarding the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan. The committee provided feedback on the district plan, engagement, and guiding principles.

• Confirmed the agenda as presented
• Received information on the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan [ADV2023-0201]

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

City Council is reviewing several municipal items including the purchase of 79.64 acres of land in North Saskatoon and the endorsement of new boundaries for the Northeast and Small Swales. The agenda also includes decisions on tax abatements for affordable housing and updates to various city bylaws.

• Purchase of 79.64 acres in North Saskatoon for $540,000.00
• Endorsement of Northeast and Small Swale boundaries including two recommended additions
• Five-year incremental tax abatement for affordable housing at 345 Feheregyhazi Boulevard
• Payment of $60,762.43 for Federation of Canadian Municipalities membership fees
• Pause on new applications for the Home Energy Loan Program until additional funding is sourced

City Council approved the boundaries for the Northeast and Small Swales, including additional areas recommended by Swale Watchers. The council also passed several bylaws regarding vehicles for hire, bicycles, and community center reserves, and authorized land acquisitions for future development.

• Endorsed Northeast and Small Swale boundaries including Swale Watchers' recommended additions (10-0)
• Approved $540,000 purchase of 79.64 acres of land in North Saskatoon Region (10-0)
• Passed The Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (9-0)
• Passed The Bicycle Amendment Bylaw, 2023 (10-0)
• Passed The Albert Community Centre Capital Reserve Exception Bylaw, 2023 (10-0)
• Approved five-year incremental tax abatement for affordable housing at 345 Feheregyhazi Boulevard (10-0)
• Approved 2023 budget submissions for five Business Improvement Districts (10-0)
• Directed administration to implement a dedicated Indigenous Procurement Specialist for 2024 budget (10-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

City Council approved a motion to authorize borrowing to finance the 2022 Snow Response. The approval includes an allowable 10% variance on the borrowing requirements.

• Authorized up to $20,000,000 to finance 2022 Snow Response (9-1)
• Approved 10% variance on borrowing requirements for the project (9-1)
• Approved agenda as presented (10-0)
• Approved minutes of January 25, 2023 Public Hearing meeting (10-0)

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Committee approved its 2023 work plan, which includes reviewing heritage policies and seeking additional conservation funding. It also requested that the Standing Policy Committee consider heritage aspects and refurbishment for the City Greenhouse.

• Approved 2023 Work Plan for submission to City Council
• Requested Chair write to Standing Policy Committee regarding City Greenhouse heritage and refurbishment
• Approved submission of feedback on Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan by Feb 24, 2023
• Referred intangible heritage memo to a subcommittee for feedback
• Adopted minutes from January 24, 2023 meeting
• Tabled review of subcommittee membership
• Tabled Saskatchewan Municipal Board decision on Knox United Church

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Saskatoon Development Appeals Board will hold public hearings on two specific property disputes. The board will review an appeal regarding a denied building and development permit at 427 Taylor Street East. It will also consider an appeal against an order to remedy a contravention at 913 Avenue R North.

• Appeal 1-2023: Hearing on Building and Development Permit Denial at 427 Taylor Street East
• Appeal 2-2023: Hearing on Order to Remedy Contravention at 913 Avenue R North

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee will receive information on the Northeast Swale and Small Swale Boundary Endorsement, including three boundary delineation options and stakeholder feedback. The committee is also tasked with drafting its 2023 Work Plan for submission to City Council by March 31, 2023. Additionally, the committee will review its 2023 Statement of Expenditures and determine if an additional subcommittee is required for the upcoming year.

• Northeast Swale and Small Swale Boundary Endorsement: Information received on three boundary options (Natural Area Screening, NAS plus additional areas, further expanded areas).
• 2023 Work Plan: Committee to draft plan for inclusion in the 2022 Annual Report, due to City Council by March 31, 2023.
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions Subcommittee: Committee to determine if an additional subcommittee is required for 2023.
• 2023 Budget: Statement of Expenditures provided for information.
• Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan: Item withdrawn.

The Committee decided to submit a feedback letter to City Council regarding the Northeast Swale and Small Swale Boundary Endorsement. The 2023 Work Plan and the need for additional subcommittees were deferred to the March meeting.

• Approved tasking Chair and Vice Chair to submit a feedback letter to City Council regarding Northeast Swale and Small Swale Boundary Endorsement
• Deferred Work Plan and referrals to Standing Policy Committee to March meeting
• Deferred determination of additional 2023 subcommittees to March meeting
• Approved minutes from January 20, 2023 meeting

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to receive reports and consider recommendations, including a $90,000 increase to the Range Replacement capital project. The board will also receive annual reports on traffic safety, the CTSS, and the 2022 business plan, plus a proposal to convert to electronic records management.

• Range Replacement Capital Project cost increase of $90,000
• SPS Traffic and CTSS Annual Reports for 2022
• Organizational Staffing Review report
• 2022 Business Plan Year End Report
• Proposal to convert to electronic records management

The Board of Police Commissioners approved a budget increase for a capital project and a transition to electronic records management. The Board also received several reports regarding police staffing, traffic, and the 2022 business plan.

• Approved $90,000 increase for Range Replacement Capital Project (7-0)
• Approved proposal to convert to electronic records management (7-0)
• Approved letter of appreciation to Saskatoon Search and Rescue (7-0)
• Adopted January 19, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Received correspondence from Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. as information (6-0)
• Received Chief's Report as information (7-0)
• Received 2022 Traffic and CTSS Annual Reports as information (7-0)
• Received Organizational Staffing Review and 2022 Business Plan Year End Report as information (7-0)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board is holding a public hearing on three appeals (Nos. 5-2023, 6-2023, 7-2023) against Orders to Remedy Contravention issued under Bylaw No. 8175, the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003. All three appeals concern properties at 1015 Patrick Crescent (units 801, 1203, and 601). The board will hear arguments and decide whether to uphold, modify, or cancel the orders.

• Appeal No. 5-2023 — 801-1015 Patrick Crescent
• Appeal No. 6-2023 — 1203-1015 Patrick Crescent
• Appeal No. 7-2023 — 601-1015 Patrick Crescent
• Bylaw No. 8175 — Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to review and approve 2022 expenditures for city council travel, training, and car allowances, and to receive information reports on council communications allowances, the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan, and a ward boundary variance jurisdictional review update. The agenda also includes several in-camera items, including appointments to boards and committees.

• Approve 2022 City Council travel and training expenditures (GPC2023-0202)
• Approve 2022 City Council car allowance expenditures (GPC2023-0203)
• Receive 2022 Council Communications and Constituency Relations Allowance report (GPC2023-0201)
• Receive Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan report (GPC2023-0204)
• Receive Ward Boundary Variance Jurisdictional Review update (GPC2023-0205)

The Governance and Priorities Committee approved the strategy for the Downtown Event and Entertainment District, pending final City Council approval. The committee also approved 2022 travel, training, and car allowance expenditures for City Council. Several board and committee appointments were confirmed during an in-camera session.

• Approved Downtown Event and Entertainment District strategy (11-0)
• Approved 2022 City Council travel and training expenditures (11-0)
• Approved 2022 City Council car allowance expenditures (11-0)
• Reappointed Randy Pshebylo to Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (11-0)
• Reappointed Alanda McLeod to Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee (11-0)
• Approved 33rd Street Business Improvement District 2023 Board of Management (11-0)
• Adopted January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (11-0)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board is holding a public hearing on four property maintenance appeals, all concerning orders to remedy contraventions under Bylaw No. 8175 at 1015 Patrick Crescent. The board will hear appeals numbered 1-2023, 2-2023, 3-2023, and 4-2023, each tied to a specific unit address. No other items are on the agenda.

• Appeal No. 1-2023 - 1301-1015 Patrick Crescent
• Appeal No. 2-2023 - 2011-1015 Patrick Crescent
• Appeal No. 3-2023 - 1703-1015 Patrick Crescent
• Appeal No. 4-2023 - 2211-1015 Patrick Crescent
• Hearing under Bylaw No. 8175 - The Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Committee approved its 2023 Workplan and formed a subcommittee to review budget and time constraints for its goals. It also decided to request a discussion with Administration regarding a potential public art engagement program for students.

• Approved 2023 Workplan for submission to City Council by March 31, 2023
• Approved request for Chair to draft letter to Standing Policy Committee regarding a student public art engagement program
• Approved formation of a Subcommittee to consider Work Plan budget and time constraints
• Appointed James Hawn, Cheryl Thorson, and Lia Storey-Gamble to the Subcommittee
• Deferred 2023 budget allocation ($10,000.00) to March 2023 meeting
• Adopted January 13, 2023 meeting minutes

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee meets to receive updates on accessible parking, transit, and systemic barrier training, and to review a Deafblind Subcommittee report on accessible documents and meeting transcripts. The agenda is largely informational, with one withdrawn item (Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan) and no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Presentation on Experience Transit by Administration
• Deafblind Subcommittee report on accessible documents and meeting transcripts for direction
• Verbal update on Accessible Parking Program
• Verbal update on volunteers for training on systemic barriers in municipal organizations
• Item 8.1 Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan withdrawn

The committee approved sending a report from the Deafblind subcommittee to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation. Members also received updates on the Accessible Parking Program and systemic barriers training. The committee assistant will investigate providing meeting transcripts for braille users.

• Approved forwarding the Deafblind subcommittee report and suggestions to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation
• Adopted minutes from the January 13, 2023 meeting
• Received update on 2023 Accessible Parking Program review and public engagement
• Received information on Mitac Systemic Barriers Training Project
• Received presentation on Experience Transit
• Withdrew item 8.1 regarding Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will discuss and draft its 2023 work plan for inclusion in the 2022 Annual Report, due to City Council by March 31, 2023. It will also consider approving a $1,000 co-sponsorship for the Persian New Year event, despite the application being received past the deadline. The agenda includes several verbal updates from members and standard procedural items.

• Draft 2023 Work Plan for inclusion in 2022 Annual Report, due to City Council by March 31, 2023
• Approve $1,000 co-sponsorship to Pleasant Hill Community Association for Persian New Year event on March 18, 2023
• Discuss changes to co-sponsorship deadlines and levels
• Verbal updates from Chair, Director Calvez, and members on various community initiatives
• Receive 2023 budget statement of expenditures

The committee approved its 2023 work plan for submission to City Council and granted $1,000 to the Saskatoon Iranian Cultural Association. A Grant Subcommittee was established to review co-sponsorship guidelines, and the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan was withdrawn.

• Approved 2023 Work Plan for submission to City Council by March 31, 2023
• Approved $1,000 co-sponsorship for Saskatoon Iranian Cultural Association Persian New Year event
• Established Grant Subcommittee consisting of Amanda Guthrie, Pamela Beaudin, Rashid Ahmed, and Liz Kuley
• Deferred co-sponsorship request application and guidelines review to April 13, 2023
• Withdrew Downtown Event and Entertainment District Plan item
• Approved minutes from January 12, 2023 meeting

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

Saskatoon's planning committee is deciding on several recommendations to City Council, including a tax abatement for affordable housing, a heritage grant for a historic train station roof, and endorsing boundaries for the Northeast and Small Swales. The committee will also receive information reports on outdoor music noise, downtown zoning, and the city greenhouse.

• Five-year incremental tax abatement for additional affordable housing units at 345 Feheregyhazi Boulevard, developed by National Affordable Housing Corporation
• Heritage Conservation Program grant up to $119,304.70, amortized over 10 years, for roof repair at 305 Idylwyld Drive North (CPR Station)
• Endorsement of Option 2 boundaries for Northeast and Small Swales
• Repeal and replacement of Bylaw No. 6583, The Plumbing Permits Bylaw
• 2022 Development Appeals Board Annual Report referred to City Council for information

The committee recommended the endorsement of specific swale boundaries and a tax abatement for affordable housing. It also approved heritage funding for a railway station roof and a redraft of the Plumbing Permits Bylaw.

• Recommended endorsement of Northeast and Small Swale boundaries as outlined in Option 3 (5-1)
• Recommended five-year incremental tax abatement for affordable housing at 345 Feheregyhazi Boulevard (6-0)
• Approved up to $119,304.70 for roof repairs at 305 Idylwyld Drive North via Heritage Conservation Program (6-0)
• Recommended approval to repeal and replace Bylaw No. 6583, The Plumbing Permits Bylaw (6-0)
• Directed Administration to seek greenway or buffer spaces greater than 25m where feasible for swale concept plans (5-1)
• Recommended referring the Development Appeals Board 2022 Annual Report to City Council for information (6-0)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance is meeting to decide on several financial matters, including a recommendation to implement a dedicated Indigenous Procurement Specialist to help achieve a 5% Indigenous spending target, the purchase of future development land in North Saskatoon for $540,000, and various lease agreements. The committee will also consider paying Federation of Canadian Municipalities membership fees of $60,762.43, approving 2023 budgets for five Business Improvement Districts, and receiving the 2022 Board of Revision annual report. The agenda includes both decision and approval items, as well as an in-camera session for City Auditor updates.

• Direct Administration to implement option 4 for 5% Indigenous spending target, including a dedicated Indigenous Procurement Specialist and direct award of contracts to Indigenous-owned businesses
• Authorize purchase of ISC Parcel No's 145175474 and 145175496 (approx. 79.64 acres) from Martin and Joy Gramowski for $540,000.00
• Approve payment of Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2023-2024 membership fees of $60,762.43 including GST
• Approve 2023 budgets for Downtown Saskatoon, Broadway, Riversdale, Sutherland, and 33rd Street Business Improvement Districts
• Approve lease agreement renewal with Saskatoon Council on Aging Inc. at Saskatoon Field House from Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025, with option to renew to 2028

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance approved several lease agreements and a procurement strategy for Indigenous spending. The committee also recommended that City Council authorize the purchase of approximately 79.64 acres of land and approve 2023 budgets for five Business Improvement Districts.

• Recommended purchase of 79.64 acres from Martin and Joy Gramowski for $540,000 (5-0)
• Directed implementation of Indigenous Procurement Specialist and direct award contracts (5-0)
• Approved Terms of Reference for Fusion Wave 1 Implementation audit (5-0)
• Approved lease negotiations for 39-23rd Street E, 149 Pacific Avenue, and 145-1st Avenue N (5-0)
• Approved lease renewal with Saskatoon Council on Aging Inc. through Dec 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Recommended payment of $60,762.43 for Federation of Canadian Municipalities membership fees (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 2023 budgets for five Business Improvement Districts (5-0)
• Recommended legal action for properties with 2022 tax liens (5-0)

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will consider two recommendations to City Council: pausing new applications to the Home Energy Loan Program until more funding is found, and adding elm wood drop-off at Recovery Park. They will also receive an information report on the June 20, 2022 rain event response. The meeting includes routine items like adopting minutes and confirming the agenda.

• Home Energy Loan Program annual status update; recommendation to pause new applications until funding is sourced
• Elm wood disposal pilot results; recommendation to include elm wood drop-off at Recovery Park
• June 20, 2022 rain event response report back (information only)
• Adoption of minutes from January 10, 2023 meeting

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation will receive information reports on Saskatoon Transit farebox operations, unpaid fares and fare evasion statistics, and follow-up on reduced speed zones for schools at École Henry Kelsey and St. Mary's. The committee will also forward the Accessibility Advisory Committee's 2022 annual report and 2023 work plan to City Council. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.

• Saskatoon Transit Farebox Operations Update (TS2023-0203)
• Unpaid Fares and Fare Evasion on Saskatoon Transit (TS2023-0203) with 2021 and 2022 statistics
• Amendments to Council Policy C07-015 Reduced Speed Zones for Schools - Follow-up: École Henry Kelsey and St. Mary's Wellness and Education Centre School Zones (TS2023-0204)
• 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Plan – Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee (TS2023-0201) forwarded to City Council

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation approved a sequence for road improvements on 20th Street. The committee also forwarded an accessibility report to City Council and received updates on transit fares and school speed zones.

• Approved that 20th Street recommended improvements be implemented as one project before removing the school zone at St. Mary's site (5-0)
• Approved forwarding the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Plan to City Council for information (5-0)
• Received reports 7.1.1 to 7.1.3 as information (5-0)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is meeting to hear appeals. The agenda lists only call to order, appeal hearings, and adjournment, with no specific cases or details provided.

• Appeal hearings scheduled
• Meeting open to the public
• Held at Committee Room E, City Hall

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

This agenda for the Saskatoon Municipal Planning Commission meeting of 2023-01-31 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed in the provided text.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

City Council approved significant funding for aquatic centre rehabilitation and a private management model for the Downtown District Event and Convention Centre. The council also passed several bylaw amendments regarding animal control, waste, and water use, and approved a $175,000 study for the 2nd Avenue street redesign.

• Approved $10.5M for Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre accessibility and pool rehabilitation (10-0)
• Approved private management model (Option 4) for Downtown District Event and Convention Centre (10-0)
• Approved $175,000 study for 2nd Avenue and 24th Street redesign (7-3)
• Approved borrowing for 2022 Snow Response funding (10-0)
• Passed Animal Control and Dangerous Animals Amendment Bylaws (9-1)
• Approved $100,000 budget increase for Pleasant Hill Rink municipal project (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to permit Airport Commercial Curb Fee in taxi fares (10-0)
• Approved $1.11M withdrawal from Property Realized Reserve for land development costs (Unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

City Council approved three separate bylaws as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review and designated the Tees and Persse Building as a Municipal Heritage Property. Council also approved the removal of a holding symbol for a property in the Rosewood neighbourhood and requested further study on accessible parking requirements.

• Passed Zoning Bylaw No. 9862 (9-0)
• Passed Zoning Bylaw No. 9863 (10-0)
• Passed Zoning Bylaw No. 9864 (10-0)
• Requested administration pursue additional amendments for accessible parking for people with disabilities (10-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9865 designating 331 1st Avenue North as a Municipal Heritage Property (10-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9872 to remove holding symbol 'H' from portion of 2775 Meadows Parkway (10-0)
• Approved minutes of December 19, 2022 meeting (10-0)

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to handle administrative matters, including orientation, membership, and officer appointments. The main substantive item is a funding request for roof repairs at the Canadian Pacific Railway Station, 305 Idylwyld Drive North, with a recommendation to approve up to $119,304.70 from the Heritage Conservation Program. The committee will also discuss its 2023 work plan, subcommittee memberships, and approve membership renewals.

• Funding request up to $119,304.70 for roof repair at 305 Idylwyld Drive North (CPR Station)
• 2023 budget of $17,900 with proposed allocations for Doors Open ($9,200), conferences ($5,700), Heritage Awards ($2,500)
• Membership renewals: Heritage Saskatchewan/National Trust ($52.50) and Saskatoon Heritage Society ($30.00)
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for 2023
• Discussion on 2023 work plan and subcommittee memberships

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee recommended funding for roof repairs at 305 Idylwyld Drive North. The committee also appointed its 2023 leadership and established a hybrid meeting format for the year.

• Recommended funding up to $119,304.70 for roof repairs at 305 Idylwyld Drive North (CARRIED)
• Appointed Stevie Horn as Chair for 2023 (CARRIED)
• Appointed Cera Youngson as Vice Chair for 2023 (CARRIED)
• Approved hybrid meeting format for 2023 (CARRIED)
• Approved Cera Youngson to attend National Trust Conference in Ottawa (CARRIED)
• Approved $52.50 membership renewal for Heritage Saskatchewan/National Trust of Canada (CARRIED)
• Approved $30.00 membership renewal for Saskatoon Heritage Society (CARRIED)
• Requested administration provide info on conservatory, Avenue P greenhouses, Star Phoenix clock, and castle schools (CARRIED)

DOWNTOWN EVENT AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY GROUP

The Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group is meeting to discuss the district's master plan, potential revenue instruments, and public engagement strategy. Most substantive items are scheduled for an in-camera (closed) session under LAFOIP, so public details are limited.

• In-camera discussion of potential revenue instruments
• In-camera review of draft guiding principles for district master plan
• In-camera overview of public engagement and verticals strategy
• Project update on the downtown event and entertainment district

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to finalize its 2023 governance structure, including the appointment of a Chair and Vice-Chair. The group will review a report on carbon and climate budgeting for feedback and draft its annual work plan for submission to City Council. Additionally, the committee will receive information on natural areas management pilots and approve its $7,800 operating budget.

• Review of Carbon/Climate Budget analysis and next steps for feedback
• Drafting of the 2023 Work Plan for submission to City Council by March 31, 2023
• Appointment of 2023 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Information on Natural Areas Management Pilots at Small Swale and Richard St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
• Approval of 2023 budget totaling $7,800.00

The committee appointed John Paul Wasan as Chair and Angela Spence as Vice-Chair for 2023. Members decided to use a hybrid meeting format for the year and established a Work Plan Subcommittee to draft the 2023 goals. The committee also expressed support for the City's Climate Plan.

• Approved hybrid meeting format for 2023
• Appointed John Paul Wasan as Chair for 2023
• Appointed Angela Spence as Vice-Chair for 2023
• Tasked Chair with writing a feedback letter to City Council regarding the Carbon/Climate Budget
• Appointed Mostofa Kamal to the Environmental Grant Program Adjudication Committee
• Established a Work Plan Subcommittee consisting of all voting members
• Appointed Angela Spence as Chair of the Work Plan Subcommittee
• Supported the proposed 2023 budget distribution of $7,800.00

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Board of Police Commissioners approved the continued appointment of Troy Cooper as Chief of Police. The Board also appointed its 2023 leadership and approved a capital reserve contribution policy.

• Appointed Jo Custead as Chair for 2023 (7-0)
• Appointed Kearney Healy as Vice-Chair for 2023 (7-0)
• Approved employment contract for Chief of Police Troy Cooper (7-0)
• Approved capital reserve contribution policy from year-end operating surplus (7-0)
• Approved 2022 Strategic Plan Status Report for public posting (7-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Jeffries as Chair of the Board of Trustees - Retirement Plan for the Employees of the Board of Police Commissioners (7-0)
• Approved request to meet with The People Bridge Advocacy Inc. regarding youth engagement (7-0)
• Appointed 2023 members to the Measurement and Evaluation and Governance Committees (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING

City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a revised resolution for the One-Time Public Transit Funding Program. Council will vote on using $13,036,672 for transit operating shortfalls and reallocating $6,518,336 to fund diesel bus purchases, which requires rescinding a prior November 21, 2022 resolution.

• Approve $13,036,672 of One-Time Public Transit Funds for transit operating shortfalls
• Reallocate $6,518,336 from Transit operations to Transit Vehicle Replacement Reserve for diesel bus purchases
• Rescind November 21, 2022 resolution approving $6.5M for five 40-foot and three 60-foot diesel buses
• Authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute One-Time Public Transit Funding Program agreement

City Council rescinded a previous resolution regarding the purchase of diesel buses to align with funding program timelines. Council then approved the use of $13,036,672 for transit operating shortfalls and the reallocation of $6,518,336 for the Transit Vehicle Replacement Reserve to fund diesel buses.

• Rescinded November 21, 2022 resolution to approve $6.5M for diesel buses (10-0)
• Approved $13,036,672 of One-Time Public Transit Funds for operating shortfalls (10-0)
• Approved reallocation of $6,518,336 to Transit Vehicle Replacement Reserve for diesel buses (10-0)
• Authorized Mayor and City Clerk to execute the One-Time Public Transit Funding Program agreement (10-0)

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is deciding on funding options for the 2022 snow response, including a recommendation to borrow and phase in a 0.75% property tax increase from 2024 to 2027. It will also consider a recommendation to operate the Downtown District Event Centre and Convention Centre under private management. Several information reports and in-camera items are on the agenda.

• 2022 Roadways Emergency Response Plan funding: recommend borrowing plus 0.75% dedicated property tax phase-in 2024-2027
• Downtown District Event Centre and Convention Centre: recommend private management with competitive procurement
• Update on Roadways Emergency Response Plan activated December 28, 2022
• Review of draft changes to The Local Government Election Act (Bill 105)
• In camera: Downtown Event and Entertainment District revenue instruments and plan

The Governance and Priorities Committee recommended borrowing to fund the 2022 Snow Response, with further reporting on repayment options. The committee also recommended private management for the Downtown District Event and Convention Centre and requested a change to the 2024 municipal election date.

• Recommended borrowing for 2022 Snow Response funding (10-1)
• Requested administration report on federal options for emergency weather responses (11-0)
• Recommended private management for Downtown District Event and Convention Centre (10-0)
• Requested annual winter maintenance report include private contractor procurement improvements (10-0)
• Recommended Mayor request moving the November 13, 2024 election date (10-1)
• Removed 14 items from the referral lists (11-0)
• Recommended 2023 board and commission appointments be forwarded to City Council (9-0)

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: orientation, membership confirmation, chair/vice-chair appointments, and adoption of minutes. The main substantive items are approving the 2022 Annual Report and drafting the 2023 Work Plan for submission to City Council, plus discussing meeting format and subcommittee memberships. A presentation on touchless accessible pedestrian signals has been withdrawn.

• Approve 2022 Annual Report and draft 2023 Work Plan for submission to City Council by March 31, 2023
• Appoint Chair and Vice-Chair for 2023 (2022: Chelsea Wisser Chair, Bill Lehne Vice-Chair)
• Discuss preferred meeting format (hybrid or virtual) for 2023
• Verbal update on Access Transit Cancellation and No Show Policy for Riders
• 2023 approved budget: $3,000 for conferences and education

The Committee approved its 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Plan for submission to City Council. Members also appointed leadership for the year and decided to maintain a virtual meeting format. The group requested changes to Access Transit's rider suspension and education process.

• Appointed Chelsea Wisser as Chair and Darren Gilchrist as Vice Chair for 2023
• Approved remaining virtual for 2023 meeting format
• Approved 2022 Annual Report for submission to City Council
• Approved 2023 Work Plan, adding 'Downtown and Bus Rapid Transit Accessibility' as a category
• Approved continuation of Education and Awareness and Deafblind subcommittees for 2023
• Deferred subcommittee membership appointments to the February meeting
• Requested Access Transit conduct phone interviews and education sessions before riders reach 24 point accumulation for suspension

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Public Art Advisory Committee is meeting to organize for 2023, including appointing a chair and vice-chair, setting meeting dates and format, and determining subcommittees. They will also discuss the 2023 work plan for inclusion in the annual report due March 31, and decide how to allocate the $10,000 budget. Verbal updates will cover public art at Recovery Park and a donation of two artworks.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2023
• 2023 budget allocation of $10,000.00
• Discussion of 2023 work plan for annual report
• Verbal update on Recovery Park Public Art [CK 4040-4]
• Verbal update on offer to commission and donate 'The Cranes Dance' and 'The Autumn Flight'

The committee appointed Lia Storey-Gamble as Chair and James Hawn as Vice-Chair for 2023. Members decided that all 2023 meetings will be held in a hybrid format. The committee also began drafting its 2023 work plan and deferred budget and subcommittee decisions to February.

• Appointed Lia Storey-Gamble as Chair (Carried)
• Appointed James Hawn as Vice-Chair (Carried)
• Approved hybrid meeting format for 2023 (Carried)
• Approved drafting the 2023 Work Plan for submission by March 31, 2023 (Carried)
• Deferred subcommittee membership decisions to February 2023 (Carried)
• Deferred 2023 budget allocation decisions to February 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from November 18, 2022 meeting (Carried)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine organizational matters: confirming 2023 membership, appointing a chair and vice-chair, setting meeting dates, and deciding on meeting format. They will also discuss the 2023 work plan, review a public engagement pilot update on systemic barriers, and vote on several $1,000 co-sponsorship requests for community events.

• Approve $1,000 co-sponsorship for World Refugee Day
• Approve $1,000 co-sponsorship for Smudge On 2022 and issue cheque to Pleasant Hill Community Association
• Approve $1,000 co-sponsorship for Pleasant Hill Community Pow Wow
• Discuss changes to co-sponsorship deadlines and levels
• Receive 2023 budget of $11,100.00 with proposed fund distribution

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee appointed its 2023 leadership and approved three $1,000 co-sponsorships for community events. The committee also decided to discontinue all subcommittees for 2023 and confirmed a total budget of $15,100.

• Appointed Amanda Guthrie as Chair and Rashid Ahmed as Vice Chair for 2023
• Approved $1,000 co-sponsorship for World Refugee Day
• Approved $1,000 co-sponsorship for Smudge On - 2022
• Approved $1,000 co-sponsorship for Pleasant Hill Community Pow Wow
• Discontinued all Subcommittees for 2023 unless required
• Confirmed 2023 budget of $15,100 with $11,100 allocated to Education and Awareness
• Decided 2023 meetings will be held in a hybrid format
• Deferred discussion on co-sponsorship request guidelines to February 2023

BOARD OF REVISION - ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

The Board of Revision held its organizational meeting to appoint its Chair and Vice-Chair for 2023. The Board approved its 2023 Policy and Procedures Manual and designated a provider for court reporting services.

• Appointed Cameron Choquette as Chair for 2023 (Carried)
• Appointed Asit Sarkar as Vice-Chair for 2023 (Carried)
• Designated Veritext Litigation Solutions Canada, Inc. as court reporting and transcription provider for 2023/2024 (Carried)
• Approved the 2023 Saskatoon Board of Revision Policy and Procedures Manual subject to edits (Carried)
• Approved the reappointment of the Board's legal counsel for 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from the January 20, 2022 organizational meeting (Carried)

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The committee recommended several items to City Council, including the approval of a community rink in Pleasant Hill Park and the acceptance of two donated artworks. They also approved new names for the Names Master List and designated themes for the Blairmore Urban Centre and Parkridge extension.

• Appointed Councillor Davies as Chair (4-0)
• Appointed Councillor Jeffries as Vice-Chair (4-0)
• Added 'Michif' and 'John Arcand' to Names Master List (4-0)
• Applied Science theme to Blairmore Urban Centre and Geology theme to Parkridge extension (4-0)
• Recommended approval to commission and donate artworks 'The Cranes Dance' and 'The Autumn Flight' (4-0)
• Recommended approval of 2023 Cultural Grant Capital Reserve project funding (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Pleasant Hill Park community rink as municipal project and $100,000 budget increase via private donations (4-0)
• Recommended planning a dedicated scattering location at Meewasin Park for the 2024/25 budget (4-0)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will consider several financial items, including a $50,000 funding increase for the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization, direct sale of surplus city land, a $1.1 million reserve withdrawal, and land acquisition for the Neault Road project. The committee will also receive deferred reports on land lease programs, Indigenous procurement, and a transit workplace culture audit, and will appoint a chair and vice chair for 2023.

• Increase Capital Project P.10048 (Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization) by $50,000 from Reserve for Capital Expenditures
• Direct sale of 0.05-acre surplus city land at 92 Rayner Avenue, Sutherland, to Jack Adams and Stanley and Janine Shadick for $14,000
• Withdraw $1,111,918.02 from Property Realized Reserve for land development costs (Dec 1, 2021 – Nov 30, 2022)
• Purchase 0.79-acre parcel (ISC Parcel No. 203411270) for Neault Road Construction Project Phase 3 for $6,930
• Approve exemption to Investment Policy C12-009 for Recovery Park internal loan with maturity exceeding 10 years

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance approved several land transactions and recommended various funding and policy updates to City Council. The committee also appointed its 2023 leadership and received reports on procurement and land leasing.

• Appointed Councillor Block as Chair and Councillor Donauer as Vice-Chair for 2023 (6-0)
• Recommended $50,000 funding increase for Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (6-0)
• Authorized direct sale of 0.05 acre parcel south of 92 Rayner Avenue for $14,000 (6-0)
• Recommended updates to Travel and Expenses Policy C04-012 (6-0)
• Recommended $1,111,918.02 withdrawal from Property Realized Reserve for land development costs (6-0)
• Recommended purchase of 0.79 acre portion of ISC Parcel No. 203411270 for $6,930 (6-0)
• Recommended investment policy exemption for Recovery Park borrowing (6-0)
• Councillor Kirton withdrew motion for Transit workplace culture review

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will consider several recommendations to City Council, including applying for federal funding for deep energy retrofits of civic facilities, building a funding strategy for water treatment capital needs, and adopting a climate budget approach for the 2024/2025 budget cycle. The committee will also receive information reports on a referral list and the response to the June 20, 2022 rain event. The meeting includes routine items like appointing a chair and vice-chair and adopting minutes.

• Apply to FCM Green Municipal Fund for Community Buildings Retrofit feasibility study (EUCS2023-0102)
• Direct administration to build funding strategy for Water Treatment Long Term Capital Strategy (EUCS2023-0104)
• Approve in principle a climate budget approach for 2024/2025 budget cycle (EUCS2023-0105)
• Receive report on June 20, 2022 rain event response and CCTV inspections map (EUCS2023-0103)
• Appoint Chair and Vice-Chair for 2023

The committee recommended that City Council approve a climate budget approach and a detailed funding strategy for water treatment. It also recommended applying for FCM funding for civic facility retrofits. The committee appointed its Chair and Vice-Chair for 2023.

• Appointed Councillor Gough as Chair (4-1)
• Appointed Councillor Loewen as Vice Chair (4-1)
• Recommended applying for FCM Green Municipal Fund for civic facility retrofits (5-0)
• Recommended directing Administration to build a Water Treatment Long Term Capital Strategy funding strategy (5-0)
• Recommended approving a climate budget approach for the 2024/2025 budget planning cycle (4-0)
• Approved forwarding the Carbon/Climate Budget report to the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Deferred the June 20, 2022, Rain Event Response report to the February 2023 meeting (4-0)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing on two appeals. The first concerns an order to remedy a contravention at 17-525 Mahabir Lane, and the second concerns a denied development permit at 103 Poplar Crescent. The board will hear evidence and decide whether to uphold or overturn the city's decisions.

• Appeal 38-2022: Order to Remedy Contravention at 17-525 Mahabir Lane
• Appeal 39-2022: Development Permit Denial at 103 Poplar Crescent
• Public hearing open to the public at City Hall, Committee Room E

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation will consider recommending that City Council amend the Vehicles for Hire Bylaw to allow the Saskatoon Airport Authority Commercial Curb Fee to be added to taxi fares. The committee will also receive information reports on pedestrian crossings, road maintenance, sidewalk infill, and a street redesign. Procedural items include appointing a chair and vice chair and adopting previous minutes.

• Recommendation to amend Bylaw No. 9651 to permit airport commercial curb fee in taxi fares
• Information report on formalized pedestrian crossing near 19th Street and Avenue N CP Rail crossing
• 2022 Summer Road Maintenance Summary
• Sidewalks Infill Accelerated Implementation Program update
• 2nd Avenue adjacent to new downtown library street redesign

The committee recommended an amendment to the Vehicles for Hire Bylaw to permit the Saskatoon Airport Authority Commercial Curb Fee to be added to taxi fares. Additionally, the committee directed administration to develop a funding and project delivery model for the 2nd Avenue street redesign near the new central library.

• Appointed Councillor Dubois as Chair for 2023 (6-0)
• Appointed Councillor Kirton as Vice Chair for 2023 (6-0)
• Recommended to City Council that City Solicitor prepare an amendment to Bylaw No. 9651 to permit the Saskatoon Airport Authority Commercial Curb Fee to be added to taxi fares (6-0)
• Received information reports on committee referrals, pedestrian crossings, road maintenance, and sidewalk infill (6-0)
• Forwarded the 2nd Avenue street redesign report to City Council for information (6-0)
• Directed Administration to work with Saskatoon Public Library on a funding and project delivery model for the 2nd Avenue redesign (4-2)