Saskatoon public meetings in 2024

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Board of Police Commissioners will adopt minutes from its September 19 and December 6 public meetings. It will receive a City Council referral on the emergency residential shelter at 210 Pacific Avenue. The Board will receive a report on the police service’s response to illicit drug possession and diversion. Finally, the Board will appoint Commissioner Mayor C. Block as Acting Chair and approve the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Appointment of Commissioner Mayor C. Block as Acting Chair (effective Jan 1 2025)
• Approval of the 2025 Board of Police Commissioners meeting dates
• Adoption of minutes from the September 19, 2024 and December 6, 2024 public meetings
• Receipt of City Council referral on emergency residential shelter at 210 Pacific Avenue
• Receipt of SPS report on decriminalization and diversion of illicit drug possession

The Board of Police Commissioners held a routine public meeting, approving the agenda, prior minutes, and receiving informational reports from the Chair and Chief of Police. The only substantive decisions were appointing Mayor C. Block as Acting Chair from January 1 to the first 2025 meeting, approving the 2025 meeting schedule, and making committee and pension appointments after an in-camera session.

• Appointed Mayor C. Block as Acting Chair for January 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Appointed commissioners to Measurement and Evaluation Committee for 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed commissioners to Governance Committee for 2025 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Bruce Haggard as trustee to Saskatoon Police Pension Plan (New) to end of 2027 (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Santos Ong as observer for Retirement Plan for Employees (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Timon as observer on Saskatoon Police Pension Plan (New) to end of 2027 (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

The City Council public hearing will consider a proposed concept plan amendment for Direct Control District 5 covering the Stonegate Shopping Centre regional commercial area. It will also consider two rezoning proposals in the Brighton neighbourhood—changing the FUD(H) district to R1A/R2 and to RMTN districts. Additional items include adoption of minutes from the November 27, 2024 meeting and receipt of November flag‑raising and proclamation requests.

• Proposed Concept Plan Amendment – Direct Control District 5 – Stonegate Shopping Centre Regional Commercial Area (MPC2024-1101)
• Proposed Rezoning – Brighton Neighbourhood – From FUD(H) District to R1A and R2 Districts (Bylaw No. 10046)
• Proposed Rezoning – Brighton Common – From FUD(H) District to RMTN District (Bylaw No. 10045)
• Adoption of minutes from the Public Hearing meeting held on November 27, 2024
• Proclamation and Flag Raising requests for November 2024

City Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved a concept plan amendment for the Stonegate Shopping Centre regional commercial area, and passed two rezoning bylaws in the Brighton neighbourhood: Bylaw No. 10046 (from FUD(H) to R1A and R2 districts) and Bylaw No. 10045 (from FUD(H) to RMTN district). All decisions were carried 9-0 with two councillors absent.

• Approved concept plan map amendments to Direct Control District 5, Stonegate Shopping Centre (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 10046 rezoning Brighton from FUD(H) to R1A and R2 districts (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 10045 rezoning Brighton Common from FUD(H) to RMTN district (9-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Saskatoon City Council will consider adopting committee reports on budget levies, traffic bylaw amendments, and park policies, along with appointments to various advisory committees.

• Approval of 2024 Parks and Recreation Levy and 2025 High School Land Levy Rate
• Traffic Bylaw Amendments for Fringe Festival Parking Area
• Expansion of Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area boundary
• Increase in general liability insurance for Seasonal Commercial Enterprises in parks
• Appointments to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

City Council approved several items including the January 2025 electrical rate changes with a one-time payment for eligible customers under the Saskatchewan Electric Heat Relief program, and passed multiple bylaws (Nos. 10047-10052) covering electrical rates, capital reserve amendments, and building standards fees. Council also directed Housing Accelerator Fund interest to General Revenue, approved a five-year Grant-in-Lieu agreement with Prairieland Park for Sports on Tap, and made numerous 2025 appointments to boards and committees.

• Approved January 2025 electrical rate changes and one-time heat relief payment (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 10047 (Electric Light and Power Amendment) (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 10048 (Capital Reserve Amendment) (10-0)
• Passed Bylaws Nos. 10049 and 10050 (Electric Light and Power and Waterworks Amendments) (10-0)
• Passed Bylaws Nos. 10051 and 10052 (Building Standards Fee Changes) (10-0)
• Directed Housing Accelerator Fund interest to General Revenue (8-1)
• Approved five-year Grant-in-Lieu agreement with Prairieland Park for Sports on Tap (10-0)
• Approved 2025 appointments to boards and committees (10-0)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission will adopt the minutes from its November 26, 2024 meeting. It will receive reports on the City Centre and District Plan and a Downtown Zoning Review. The commission will discuss the Brighton neighbourhood concept plan amendment and recommend that City Council approve the proposed changes at the public hearing.

• Adopt minutes from Regular Meeting held on November 26, 2024 (MPC_Nov26_2024).
• Concept Plan Amendment Application – Brighton (MPC2024-1201) – recommendation to approve amendments at public hearing.
• Saskatoon’s City Centre and District Plan (GPC2024-0901) – information to be received.
• Downtown Zoning Review – B6 District & Surface Parking Update (PDCS2023-0205) – information to be received.
• Report of the Chair (CK 175-16) – information to be received.

The Municipal Planning Commission forwarded a recommendation to City Council to approve proposed amendments to the Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan. The commission also received information on Saskatoon's City Centre and District Plan and the Downtown Zoning Review for the B6 District. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded Brighton concept plan amendment to City Council for approval (carried)
• Received information on Saskatoon's City Centre and District Plan (carried)
• Received information on Downtown Zoning Review – B6 District & Surface Parking Update (carried)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will meet to hear appeals regarding development applications. The agenda includes items such as a variance request for a property at 3210 8th Street East and a rezoning application for a property at 3210 8th Street East.

• Variance request for 3210 8th Street East
• Rezoning application for 3210 8th Street East

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee will adopt the November 26, 2024 minutes and confirm the agenda. It will review administrative and legislative reports, motions, urgent business, and give verbal updates. A major focus is the in‑camera consideration of 2025 appointments to a range of advisory committees, civic boards, statutory boards and business improvement districts. The meeting also includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Adopt post‑meeting minutes from the Governance and Priorities Committee meeting on Nov 26 2024
• Consider 2025 appointments to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (DEIAC)
• Consider 2025 appointments to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (MHAC)
• Consider 2025 appointments to the Board of Police Commissioners
• Consider 2025 appointments to the Downtown Business Improvement District

The Governance and Priorities Committee met and unanimously approved its agenda, adopted previous minutes, and moved into a closed session to discuss 2025 appointments to various boards, commissions, and committees. After reconvening publicly, the committee voted unanimously to report the recommended appointments to the December 18, 2024 Regular Business meeting for final approval. No other substantive decisions were made in the public portion.

• Agenda amended to add two in-camera appointment items (unanimous)
• Minutes of November 26, 2024 adopted (unanimous)
• Moved into in-camera session to discuss appointments (unanimous)
• Recommended 2025 appointments to boards/commissions reported to Dec 18 council meeting (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING

City Council will consider the proposed Community Encampment Response Plan presented by the Community Services Division. The plan includes establishing a $4,483,122 capital project funded by the Government of Canada for supportive housing units and a feasibility study, and approving a $275,000 capital contribution from the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative. Council will also consider increasing the Temporary Emergency Residential Shelter capital project by $360,000 and granting an 18‑month property tax exemption for 210 Pacific Avenue.

• Approve the Community Encampment Response Plan
• Establish a $4,483,122 capital project funded by the Government of Canada
• Approve a $275,000 capital contribution from the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative
• Increase Shelter capital project P.10105 by $360,000 from the Reserve for Capital Expenditures
• Grant an 18‑month property tax exemption for 210 Pacific Avenue

City Council unanimously approved the Community Encampment Response Plan, which includes establishing a $4,483,122 capital project funded by the Government of Canada for supportive housing and a feasibility study for a Community Navigation Centre. Council also approved a $275,000 capital contribution for a permanent Enhanced Emergency Shelter and authorized an application to CMHC for housing funding. Additionally, Council increased funding for a temporary shelter project by $360,000 and granted an 18-month property tax exemption to Saskatchewan Housing Corporation for 210 Pacific Avenue.

• Approved Community Encampment Response Plan (11-0)
• Established $4,483,122 capital project for supportive housing and feasibility study (11-0)
• Approved $275,000 contribution for Enhanced Emergency Shelter (11-0)
• Authorized application to CMHC Rapid Housing Sub-stream (11-0)
• Increased Capital Project P.10105 by $360,000 for shelter (11-0)
• Granted 18-month property tax exemption for 210 Pacific Avenue (11-0)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a public hearing on a commercial appeal filed for the property at 1218 Baltzan Blvd. No residential appeal hearings are scheduled. The meeting runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Committee Room B, City Hall.

• Commercial appeal hearing – Roll No. 128-2024, 1218 Baltzan Blvd
• Residential appeal hearings – none

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance is meeting to discuss land sales, grant agreements, and fund allocations. The body will consider authorizing the sale of city-owned property and a five-year agreement with Prairieland Park.

• Proposed sale of 127 single-unit lots in Kensington Neighbourhood Phase 7 (Nightingale Bend/Terrace/Road)
• Proposed five-year Grant-in-Lieu agreement with Prairieland Park for Sports on Tap operation
• Recommendation to allocate interest from unspent Housing Accelerator Funds to the Affordable Housing Reserve
• Appointment of a Chair and Vice-Chair for the committee for the remainder of 2024
• Appointment of proxy voters for The Saskatoon Gallery and Conservatory Corporation special meeting

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance defeated a motion to allocate Housing Accelerator Fund interest to the Affordable Housing Reserve (2-4), then carried a motion to direct the interest to General Revenue and report options at year-end (4-2). The committee also unanimously approved selling 127 Kensington lots, a five-year Grant-in-Lieu agreement with Prairieland Park for Sports on Tap, and other administrative items.

• Defeated motion to allocate HAF interest to Affordable Housing Reserve (2-4)
• Carried motion to direct HAF interest to General Revenue and report options (4-2)
• Approved sale of 127 single-unit lots in Kensington Phase 7 via allocation and public draw (unanimous)
• Approved pricing and sale of Parcel M on Nightingale Bend through open market (unanimous)
• Approved five-year Grant-in-Lieu agreement with Prairieland Park for Sports on Tap (unanimous)
• Received Riversdale BID meeting procedures and required public availability (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillors Dubois and Ford as proxies for Remai Modern special meeting (unanimous)
• Kept City Auditor updates in camera (unanimous)

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will recommend to City Council the execution of the Code Acceleration Fund partnership, adjustments to the 2024 Elementary School Land Levy and the preliminary 2025 High School Land Levy (with no change to the 2024 Parks and Recreation Levy), an increase in liability insurance for seasonal commercial enterprises in parks, and naming alignment for the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. The committee will also forward Civic Naming Committee reports, including the application of a Sports theme to the Willows neighbourhood, and receive information on bear‑spray regulation.

• Authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Code Acceleration Fund partnership agreement
• Approve adjustments to the 2024 Elementary School Land Levy rate and preliminary 2025 High School Land Levy rate (no change to the 2024 Parks and Recreation Levy)
• Increase general liability insurance for seasonal commercial enterprises in parks from $2 million to $5 million and amend Council Policy C10‑026
• Expand the boundary of the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area as recommended by the Civic Naming Committee
• Apply the “Sports” theme to the Willows neighbourhood per the Civic Naming Committee report

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services unanimously recommended that City Council approve adjustments to the 2024 Elementary School Land Levy and preliminary 2025 High School Land Levy rates, while making no adjustment to the 2024 Parks and Recreation Levy. The committee also recommended increasing the general liability insurance requirement for seasonal commercial enterprises in parks from $2 million to $5 million, and approved several other administrative items including the Code Acceleration Fund partnership agreement and prepaid servicing rates.

• Recommended no adjustment to 2024 Parks and Recreation Levy (6-0)
• Recommended approving 2024 Elementary School Land Levy rate adjustments (6-0)
• Recommended approving preliminary 2025 High School Land Levy rate adjustments (6-0)
• Recommended increasing park seasonal business insurance from $2M to $5M (6-0)
• Recommended authorizing Code Acceleration Fund partnership agreement (6-0)
• Recommended approving 2024 adjusted and 2025 preliminary prepaid servicing rates (6-0)
• Recommended expanding Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area boundary (6-0)
• Recommended applying Sports theme to Willows Neighbourhood naming (6-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING

The agenda for the Saskatoon City Council regular business special meeting on 2024-12-10 contains no listed items. All sections such as Description, Category, Number, Stage, Department, Attachments, History, and Vote Result are empty. The document appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific proposals or decisions.

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will meet to appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair. The committee is reviewing a proposal to apply for Federation of Canadian Municipalities funding for tree planting and receiving several annual reports.

• Application for FCM Green Municipal Fund: Growing Canada’s Community Canopies tree planting
• 2023 Climate Action Progress Report
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report
• Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report
• Appointment of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair for the remainder of 2024

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services unanimously recommended that City Council approve an application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund under the Growing Canada's Community Canopies Initiative for tree planting. The committee also appointed Councillor Davies as Chair and Councillor Kelleher as Vice-Chair for the remainder of 2024, and forwarded the 2024 annual reports of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee and the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee to City Council for information.

• Appointed Councillor Davies as Chair for remainder of 2024 (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Kelleher as Vice-Chair for remainder of 2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve FCM Green Municipal Fund application for tree planting (unanimous)
• Forwarded Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report to City Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report to City Council (unanimous)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will conduct two appeal hearings. The first concerns Appeal 18-2024, a development permit denial for the property at 714 University Drive. The second concerns Appeal 19-2024, an order to remedy a contravention for the property at 155 Gibson Bend. No decisions are recorded in this agenda; the board will consider the appeals.

• Appeal 18-2024 – Development Permit Denial – 714 University Drive
• Appeal 19-2024 – Order to Remedy Contravention – 155 Gibson Bend

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation is meeting to appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair for the remainder of 2024. The committee will also consider proposed amendments to the Traffic Bylaw regarding parking areas for the Fringe Festival.

• Proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw, 1991, regarding the Fringe Festival parking area
• Information report on Eastlake sidewalk infill [TS2024-1202]
• Information report on missing sidewalks in North Park and Richmond Heights [TS2024-1203]
• Request to speak from Susan Jacobucci regarding funding for paving back alleys [TS2024-1204]

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation unanimously recommended that City Council approve amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw, 1991, to create a parking area for the Fringe Festival. The committee also received information reports on sidewalk infill and heard from students of École St. Paul School, as well as a request from Susan Jacobucci regarding back alley paving, which was referred to Administration for a response.

• Recommended approval of Traffic Bylaw amendments for Fringe Festival parking (5-0)
• Received information reports on sidewalk inquiries (5-0)
• Referred Susan Jacobucci's back alley paving request to Administration (5-0)
• Appointed Councillor Dubois as Chair for remainder of 2024 (4-0)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - SPECIAL

The agenda for the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners special meeting on Dec 6, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Property Maintenance Appeal Board is meeting to review appeals regarding orders to remedy contraventions. These appeals relate to Bylaw No. 8175, The Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003.

• Appeal 21-2024 regarding 319 Avenue P South
• Appeal 23-2024 regarding 1025 East Centre

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - BUDGET

City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on the 2025 preliminary budget and corporate business plan. The session includes reviews of operating and capital budget adjustments, as well as specific funding requests for city services and facilities.

• Proposed $181,500 for two Fire Bylaw Inspector positions and a vehicle for the Emergency Wellness Centre
• Proposed $125,000 for the City of Saskatoon Accessibility Plan – Accessible Saskatchewan Act Project
• Proposed $748,900 increase to the Property Tax Levy to balance the 2025 Operating Budget
• Proposed $4,261,400 decrease to 2025 capital budgets
• Lease renewal for Nutrien Wonderhub and budget adjustments for Remai Modern, SaskTel Centre, and TCU Place

City Council approved the 2025 Business Plan and Budget, including a 4.96% property tax increase. The budget includes a $500,000 addition for a 6th snow event, elimination of a $500,000 franchise fee reduction, and a $500,000 parking revenue reduction. Council also approved a $125,000 accessibility project and directed administration to renew the Nutrien Wonderhub lease with full base rent and increased facility funding.

• Approved 2025 Operating Budget with $1,997,450 net adjustments and property tax levy decrease (11-0)
• Approved 2025 Capital Budget with $4,136,400 decrease (11-0)
• Added $500,000 for 6th snow event budget (8-3)
• Eliminated $500,000 franchise fee reduction (9-2)
• Eliminated $500,000 parking revenue reduction (11-0)
• Eliminated $250,000 SLP ROI reduction (11-0)
• Added two Fire Bylaw Inspector positions and vehicle for $181,500 (11-0)
• Directed administration to renew Nutrien Wonderhub lease with $164,900 base rent and $72,150 facility increase (11-0)

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its September 20, 2024 meeting, consider funding request letters from the SOS Trees Coalition and Saskatoon Public Schools, receive a statement of expenditures for 2024, and vote to approve its draft 2024 Annual Report for submission to City Council. The meeting also includes routine verbal updates, sub‑committee reports, and a work‑plan review.

• Approve the draft 2024 Annual Report for submission to City Council
• Adopt minutes of the September 20, 2024 SEAC meeting
• Review funding request letters from SOS Trees Coalition and Saskatoon Public Schools
• Receive the 2024 Statement of Expenditures
• Discuss work‑plan items and referrals to the Standing Policy Committee

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee approved two funding requests: $4,000 to SOS Trees Coalition and $3,360 to Saskatoon Public Schools, both with reporting requirements. The committee also approved its 2024 Annual Report for submission to City Council and received its 2024 Statement of Expenditures.

• Approved $4,000 funding to SOS Trees Coalition (carried)
• Approved $3,360 funding to Saskatoon Public Schools (carried)
• Approved 2024 Annual Report for submission to City Council (carried)
• Received 2024 Statement of Expenditures (carried)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will approve its 2024 Annual Report for submission to City Council. It will also consider its work plan for the upcoming year. The Committee will authorize co‑sponsorship cheques of $1,000 to the Saskatoon Cricket Association and Saskatoon Tigers Sports & Social Club, and $2,000 to Paivand – Iranian Canadian Society for Cultural Dialogue Inc. for community events. A statement of 2024 expenditures will be reviewed for information.

• Approve 2024 Annual Report for submission to City Council
• Authorize $1,000 cheque to Saskatoon Cricket Association Inc. for T‑10 Championship
• Authorize $1,000 cheque to Saskatoon Tigers Sports & Social Club for Bijoy Cup cricket tournament
• Authorize $2,000 cheque to Paivand – Iranian Canadian Society for Cultural Dialogue Inc. for Second Saskatoon Diaspora Film Festival
• Review 2024 Statement of Expenditures (budget) for information

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee approved its 2024 Annual Report for submission to City Council. Members also authorized payments for previously approved event sponsorships and a new invoice for anti-racism training.

• Approved 2024 Annual Report for City Council submission
• Authorized $1,000 payment to Saskatoon Cricket Association for T-10 Championship
• Authorized $1,000 payment to Saskatoon Tigers Sports & Social Club for Bijoy Cup
• Authorized $2,000 payment to Paivand - Iranian Canadian Society for Film Festival
• Approved $1,100 payment to Saskatchewan Intercultural Association for training
• Approved September 12, 2024 meeting minutes

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

City Council will consider a capital project to build Winter Navigation and Warming Centres, costing $1.2 million, with $200,000 from the Reserve for Capital Expenditures and the balance sought from other governments and donors. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering upcoming committee reports and appointments, and several motions for further studies and audits. Public safety, supply‑chain operations, and community‑service initiatives are on the agenda for discussion and possible action.

• Approve $1.2 M Winter Navigation and Warming Centres project ( $200,000 from capital reserve, ~ $1.0 M from other sources )
• Consent agenda items 8.5.1‑8.5.6 – reports on 2025 meeting schedule, deputy mayor appointments, council committee appointments, and agency recruitment (reports forthcoming)
• Motion by former Councillor D. Hill to conduct a safety review of the Central Ave, Reid Rd, and Rossmo Rd intersection, including possible traffic lights
• Motion by former Councillor D. Hill for an audit of Supply Chain Management operations, citing potential $1‑2 M annual impact
• Motions by Councillor Z. Jeffries on a green‑space weed‑management pilot and on private residential security‑camera privacy concerns

City Council unanimously approved a $1.2 million capital project for winter navigation and warming centres, funded by $200,000 from city reserves and approximately $1.0 million from external sources. The council also adopted a motion requiring administration to report on previous traffic studies and future safety improvements for the intersection of Central Ave, Reid Road, and Rossmo Road. Additionally, an internal audit of Supply Chain Management operations was replaced with a request for a report on an ongoing continuous improvement review for Fleet Services.

• Approved $1.2M Winter Navigation and Warming Centres capital project (11-0)
• Ordered administration to report on traffic studies and safety improvements at Central Ave/Reid Rd/Rossmo Rd intersection (11-0)
• Ordered administration to report on findings of Fleet Services continuous improvement review (11-0)
• Approved report on pilot project for weed management in public green spaces (11-0)
• Approved report on private residential security cameras and privacy concerns (11-0)
• Approved 2025 Council and Committee meeting schedule (11-0)
• Approved 2025 appointments of Deputy Mayor and Standing Policy Committee members (11-0)
• Approved 2025 appointments to external boards including Police Commissioners and Meewasin Valley Authority (11-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

The council will review a public hearing on a proposed municipal buffer redesignation and sale adjacent to Central Avenue in the Silverspring neighbourhood. They will consider Bylaw No. 10044 – The Buffer Strip Redesignation Bylaw, 2024 (No. 2). The proposal includes transferring the former buffer to SaskEnergy Incorporated and having the applicant cover all closure costs, including solicitor’s fees and disbursements. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public acknowledgements.

• Proposed Municipal Buffer Redesignation and Sale – Adjacent to Central Avenue – Silverspring neighbourhood (Bylaw No. 10044)
• Transfer of the former buffer strip to SaskEnergy Incorporated
• Applicant to pay all closure costs, including solicitor’s fees and disbursements
• Adoption of minutes from the September 25, 2024 public hearing
• Public acknowledgements and flag‑raising proclamations for September and October 2024

City Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved Bylaw No. 10044, which redesignates a municipal buffer strip adjacent to Central Avenue in the Silverspring neighbourhood and authorizes its transfer to SaskEnergy Incorporated. The bylaw passed all three readings, and the applicant will cover all closure costs, including solicitor's fees. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Approved Bylaw No. 10044 (Buffer Strip Redesignation Bylaw, 2024) on first, second, and third readings (11-0)
• Authorized transfer of the former buffer to SaskEnergy Incorporated (11-0)
• Ordered all closure costs paid by the applicant, including solicitor's fees (11-0)

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee will recommend to City Council’s organizational meeting that the 2025 Council and Committee meeting calendar be approved. It will also recommend approval of the 2025 appointments of Deputy Mayor. The meeting includes adoption of the September 11, 2024 minutes and an in‑camera session to consider appointments to boards, commissions and committees. No other decisions are listed.

• Recommendation to approve the 2025 City Council and Committee meeting calendar (Appendix 1).
• Recommendation to approve the 2025 appointments of Deputy Mayor (Appendix 1).
• Adoption of minutes from the Governance and Priorities Committee meeting on September 11, 2024.
• In‑camera session to consider appointments to boards, commissions and committees.
• Confirmation of the agenda as presented.

The Governance and Priorities Committee unanimously recommended approval of the 2025 City Council and Committee meeting calendar and the 2025 appointments of Deputy Mayor to City Council's organizational meeting. The committee also moved in camera to discuss appointments to boards, commissions, and committees, with a recommendation to report these appointments to the November 27, 2024 Regular Business meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Recommended 2025 Council and Committee meeting calendar for approval (11-0)
• Recommended 2025 Deputy Mayor appointments for approval (11-0)
• Moved in camera to discuss appointments to boards, commissions, and committees (11-0)
• Recommended reporting in-camera appointments to November 27, 2024 Regular Business meeting (11-0)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hold a public hearing on two appeals. The first concerns a development permit denial for 531 Myles Heidt Manor. The second concerns an order to remedy a contravention at 222/224 Heal Avenue. The board will review the submitted documents and determine the outcome after the hearing.

• Appeal 15-2024 – Development Permit Denial – 531 Myles Heidt Manor
• Appeal 17-2024 – Order to Remedy Contravention – 222/224 Heal Avenue

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission will adopt the minutes from its August 27, 2024 meeting and receive a report from the Chair. It will receive a report from the Community Services Division recommending that City Council consider approving proposed concept plan map amendments for Direct Control District 5 in the Stonegate Shopping Centre regional commercial area. The commission will also address unfinished business and communications items.

• Adopt minutes of the August 27, 2024 Municipal Planning Commission meeting
• Report of the Chair (standing item)
• Proposed concept plan amendment – Direct Control District 5 – Stonegate Shopping Centre regional commercial area
• Unfinished Business (no details provided)
• Communications (no details provided)

The Municipal Planning Commission approved forwarding a November 26, 2024 Community Services Division report to City Council. The report recommends that, at the public hearing, Council consider approving proposed concept plan map amendments to Direct Control District 5, the Stonegate Shopping Centre Regional Commercial area. No concerns were expressed. The rest of the meeting was procedural: agenda approval, adoption of the August 27, 2024 minutes, and receipt of the Chair's verbal report.

• Approved forwarding the Community Services Division report to City Council recommending consideration of concept plan map amendments for Direct Control District 5, Stonegate Shopping Centre Regional Commercial area (carried)
• Approved the agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted the minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 27, 2024 (carried)
• Received the Chair's verbal report on public hearings and the Saskatchewan Professional Planners Institute Conference held October 1-2, 2024 (carried)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is meeting to conduct scheduled appeal hearings. The agenda includes one commercial appeal and no residential appeals.

• Commercial Appeal File 127-2024 for Brighton Comm (Roll No. 506066200)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - INAUGURAL MEETING

The inaugural City Council meeting will receive the Returning Officer’s declaration of the 2024 local government election results. Council will consider a recommendation to approve the Deputy Mayor appointment and the appointments to Standing Policy Committees for the period November 21 to December 31, 2024. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the call to order and national anthem.

• 2024 Local Government Elections – Returning Officer’s Declaration of Results (report)
• Appointment of Deputy Mayor for November 21‑December 31, 2024
• Appointment of members to Standing Policy Committees for November 21‑December 31, 2024

The 2024 Inaugural Meeting of Saskatoon City Council was held, where Mayor Cynthia Block and 10 councillors took their oaths of office. The council received the Returning Officer's declaration of election results and approved appointments for Deputy Mayor and Standing Policy Committees for the remainder of 2024, both unanimously.

• Received Returning Officer's declaration of 2024 election results (11-0)
• Approved Deputy Mayor and Standing Policy Committee appointments for Nov 21-Dec 31, 2024 (11-0)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Property Maintenance Appeal Board will consider two appeals under Bylaw No. 8175. Appeal 19‑2024 concerns a contravention at 114 Avenue U North. Appeal 20‑2024 concerns a contravention at 2406 33rd Street West, which has been marked as complied.

• Order to Remedy Contravention – Appeal 19‑2024 – 114 Avenue U North
• Order to Remedy Contravention – Appeal 20‑2024 – 2406 33rd Street West (complied)
• Bylaw No. 8175 – Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee will receive updates from its subcommittees, review the 2024 work plan, discuss the Heritage Plan and Policy, consider a structural assessment of the Civic Conservatory, and examine the November 2024 budget statement.

• Civic Conservatory – Structural Assessment (memo, engineering letter, map)
• MHAC Budget – November 2024 (Statement of Expenditures)
• 2024 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Work Plan Overview
• Discussion of Heritage Plan and Policy (standing item)
• Subcommittee updates (Events, Policy and Planning, Education and Awareness, Intangible Heritage)

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee met and received updates on several items, including the proposed demolition of the former Lutheran Seminary at the University of Saskatchewan, the hiring of an event coordinator for Doors Open 2025, and the upcoming Heritage Festival. The committee also received information on the Civic Conservatory structural assessment and its budget statement of expenditures. No formal decisions were made beyond receiving information and adopting the previous meeting's minutes.

• Agenda amended to add item 6.2.2 (carried)
• Minutes of September 17, 2024 meeting adopted (carried)
• Information on Doors Open and Heritage Festival received (carried)
• Information on proposed Lutheran Seminary demolition received (carried)
• 2024 work plan overview received (carried)
• Civic Conservatory structural assessment memo received (carried)
• Statement of expenditures received (carried)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hold a public hearing on November 12, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Committee Room A, City Hall. The board will consider Appeal 13‑2024, an order to remedy a contravention at 411 McFaull Crescent, and Appeal 16‑2024, an order to remedy a contravention at 407 McFaull Crescent. Both appeals involve reviewing the submitted notice, supporting documentation, and site plans.

• Appeal 13‑2024 – Order to Remedy Contravention for 411 McFaull Crescent
• Appeal 16‑2024 – Order to Remedy Contravention for 407 McFaull Crescent
• Public hearing scheduled 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. on Nov 12, 2024

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Property Maintenance Appeal Board will hold a public hearing on two appeals under Bylaw No. 8175 (Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement). The appeals are 17‑2024 for 2332 St. George Avenue and 18‑2024 for 705 Avenue I North. No decisions have been made yet; the board will consider each case at the meeting.

• Appeal 17‑2024 – 2332 St. George Avenue (Bylaw No. 8175)
• Appeal 18‑2024 – 705 Avenue I North (Bylaw No. 8175)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hold a hearing on Appeal 12-2024, which challenges a sign permit denial for the property at 5-75 Lenore Drive. The agenda includes the standard call to order and adjournment items. No decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• Appeal 12-2024 – Sign Permit Denial – 5-75 Lenore Drive (hearing)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Property Maintenance Appeal Board is meeting to hear an appeal regarding an Order to Remedy Contravention. This action relates to Bylaw No. 8175, The Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003.

• Appeal 15-2024 regarding 624 7th Avenue North

SPECIAL EVENT - URBAN RESERVE SIGNING CEREMONY

The City Council will hold a special event ceremony on October 16, 2024 to sign an urban reserve agreement. No policy decisions, contracts, or ordinance changes are listed on the agenda.

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board meeting scheduled for 2024-10-15 in Saskatoon has no agenda items shown in the provided document. The agenda consists only of placeholders and contains no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING

City Council is meeting to review a report from the Chief Human Resources Officer. The body is deciding whether to approve proposed changes to the 2024-2028 Collective Agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local No. 615.

• Proposed revisions to the 2024-2028 Collective Agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local No. 615

City Council unanimously approved revisions to the 2024-2028 collective agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local No. 615, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the revised contract under the Corporate Seal. The meeting was procedural and brief, adjourning at 1:19 p.m.

• Approved revisions to the 2024-2028 ATU Local 615 collective agreement (11-0)
• Authorized Mayor and City Clerk to execute the revised contract under Corporate Seal (11-0)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Appeal Board will hear two Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement appeals under Bylaw No. 8175. Appeal 13‑2024 concerns 3122 27th Street West, and Appeal 14‑2024 concerns 24‑1035 Boychuk Drive. The board will consider orders to remedy the alleged contraventions.

• Appeal 13‑2024 – order to remedy contravention at 3122 27th Street West
• Appeal 14‑2024 – order to remedy contravention at 24‑1035 Boychuk Drive

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board meeting scheduled for 2024-10-01 in Saskatoon has an agenda that contains no listed items. Consequently, no decisions or discussions are recorded in the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive business presented.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

City Council will consider a $13.3 million plan to fund 492 new affordable rental units and approve capital project budget adjustments totaling over $1 million. The meeting also includes reports on waste collection pilots, driver handbook updates, and the City Centre and District Plan.

• Allocates $13,284,000 for 492 new affordable rental units
• Approves $15 million in Neighbourhood Land Development Fund profits
• Allocates $176,861.50 to Civic Vehicles and Equipment Replacement Reserve
• Directs Mayor to write to SGI regarding driver handbook updates
• Receives report on Downtown Event and Entertainment District framework

Saskatoon City Council approved a development permit and lease for a temporary Emergency Residential Shelter at 210 Pacific Avenue for up to 18 months, with a capital project of up to $250,000 funded by the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation. Council also approved $13.284 million for 18 affordable housing projects and $3.028 million in tax abatements for 17 projects. Several bylaws were passed, including building, home energy loan, sidewalk clearing, and electric light and power amendments. Most other items were approved unanimously.

• Approved development permit and lease for temporary Emergency Residential Shelter at 210 Pacific Avenue for up to 18 months (7-4)
• Approved $13,284,000 for 18 affordable housing projects creating 492 new affordable rental units (11-0)
• Approved five-year incremental tax abatements for 17 projects estimated at $3,028,155.15 (11-0)
• Approved $15.0 million in profits from Neighbourhood Land Development Fund, allocating $10.0 million to Chief Mistawasis Bridge and Traffic Bridge Replacement Project and $5.0 million to Property Realized Reserve (11-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 10034, The Building Amendment Bylaw, 2024 (No. 2) (11-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 10043, The Home Energy Loan Program Amendment Bylaw, 2024 (11-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 10041, The Sidewalk Clearing Amendment Bylaw, 2024 (11-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 10042, The Electric Light and Power Amendment Bylaw, 2024 (11-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

The City Council public hearing will consider several land‑use and zoning items, including a discretionary use application for a day‑care at 300 109th Street West. Council will also review proposed amendments to the Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan and related rezoning of Zimmerman Road, as well as a concept plan and zoning bylaw amendment for Brighton Village Centre. A comprehensive zoning bylaw review (Bylaw 9990) and two right‑of‑way closure proposals for portions of Wess Road are on the agenda. Finally, the council will vote on authorizing borrowing up to $34,833,200 for the Home Equity Loan Program and additional amounts for utility solar, water conservation, and a 10 % variance allowance.

• Discretionary Use Application – Day Care – 300 109th Street West (approval with conditions)
• Proposed Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan Amendment – Zimmerman Road (Southern Portion)
• Proposed Rezoning – Rosewood – Zimmerman Road (Southern Portion) (consider Bylaw 10035)
• Proposed Concept Plan – Brighton Village Centre – Direct Control District 8 (amendment)
• Intent to Borrow up to $34,833,200 for Home Equity Loan Program (plus $2,230,000 for utility solar, $1,650,000 for water conservation, and 10 % variance allowance)

City Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved several land-use items, including a day care at 300 109th Street West, a rezoning and concept plan amendment in Rosewood, a concept plan and zoning text amendment for Brighton Village Centre, and a rezoning at 115 Adolph Crescent. Council also passed a comprehensive zoning bylaw repeal and replacement (Bylaw No. 9990), authorized planned borrowings totaling over $38 million, and approved two street closures in Rosewood. All decisions were carried unanimously (11-0).

• Approved day care for 50 persons at 300 109th Street West (11-0)
• Approved Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment (11-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 10035 rezoning Rosewood Zimmerman Road southern portion (11-0)
• Approved Brighton Village Centre Concept Plan amendment (11-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 10037 zoning text amendment for Brighton Village Centre (11-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 10038 rezoning at 115 Adolph Crescent (11-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 10036 rezoning Brighton from FUD to R1A, R1B, R2 (11-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9990 comprehensive zoning bylaw repeal and replace (11-0)

SPC-FINANCE - SPECIAL MEETING - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will confirm the agenda, declare any conflicts of interest, and consider a personnel matter in a closed (in‑camera) session. The meeting will also include a rise‑and‑report and conclude with adjournment.

• Call to Order
• Confirmation of Agenda
• Declaration of Conflict of Interest
• In‑camera personnel matter (Labour/Personnel, Section 16(1)(b) of LAFOIP)
• Rise and Report

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance held a special meeting and, after an in-camera discussion of a personnel matter, voted unanimously to hire Nathan Thomson as the City of Saskatoon's Internal Auditor, effective October 16, 2024. The committee also confirmed the agenda and moved the personnel item into a closed session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Hired Nathan Thomson as Internal Auditor, effective Oct 16, 2024 (5-0)
• Confirmed meeting agenda as presented (4-0)
• Moved personnel matter to in-camera session (4-0)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission agenda for September 24, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are specified in the provided document. The agenda appears to be a placeholder without substantive content.

LICENCE APPEAL BOARD

The Licence Appeal Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Council Chamber, City Hall. The agenda lists Appeal 5‑2024, which requests the cancellation of a taxi licence. No attachments or additional items are provided for this hearing.

• Appeal 5‑2024 – request to cancel a taxi licence

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee will receive several informational reports, including the 2023‑24 Student Action for a Sustainable Future year‑end report and the Food Action Plan background documents. It will also receive the 2024 Statement of Expenditures and an update on its work plan and referrals to the Standing Policy Committee. Subcommittees will give verbal updates on education and water‑conservation topics.

• Student Action for a Sustainable Future 2023‑24 Year End Report (information only)
• Saskatoon Food Action Plan documents forwarded for information
• Work Plan and referrals to the Standing Policy Committee (updates only)
• 2024 Statement of Expenditures provided for the Committee's information
• Verbal updates from the Education and Water Conservation subcommittees

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee met on September 20, 2024, and approved the agenda and previous minutes. All items were informational, including reports on the Student Action for a Sustainable Future program, the Chair's update, subcommittee updates, the Saskatoon Food Action Plan, and the 2024 budget statement. No substantive decisions were made; all motions to receive information were carried.

• Agenda confirmed as presented (carried)
• Minutes of June 21, 2024 meeting approved (carried)
• Received Student Action for a Sustainable Future year-end report (carried)
• Received Chair's update on committee activities (carried)
• Received Education Subcommittee update (carried)
• Received Saskatoon Food Action Plan information (carried)
• Received 2024 Statement of Expenditures (carried)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the 2025 operating budget and the 2025 capital budget and 2026-2029 capital plan. The board will also receive reports on crime reporting options and a video production titled 'Anatomy of a Homicide'.

• Approval of 2025 operating budget estimates
• Approval of 2025 Capital Budget estimates and 2026-2029 Capital Plan
• Report on online and in-person crime reporting options for North Saskatoon Business Association
• Report on 'Anatomy of a Homicide' video production

The Board of Police Commissioners unanimously approved its 2025 operating and capital budget estimates, forwarding them to Saskatoon City Council, with the capital budget amended to make a $765,000 contribution for outfitting provincially funded new officers a one-time item subject to 2026 review. The Board also approved police services agreements with Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation and Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, authorizing the Chair and Secretary to execute them. All votes were unanimous among the commissioners present.

• Approved 2025 operating budget estimates, forwarded to City Council (5-0)
• Approved 2025 capital budget and 2026-2029 capital plan, forwarded to City Council (5-0)
• Amended capital budget to make $765,000 officer outfitting contribution one-time, subject to 2026 review (5-0)
• Approved Police Services Agreement with Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (4-0)
• Approved Police Services Agreement with Muskeg Lake Cree Nation (4-0)

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on several local heritage sites and the Heritage Conservation Program Strategy. The body will also discuss its 2024 work plan and the Heritage Plan and Policy.

• Proposed repositioning of the Rugby Chapel
• Exterior door upgrade project at the Albert Community Centre
• Verandah roof work at Mann House
• Review of the 2024 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Work Plan Overview
• Determination of member attendance for the National Trust Conference 2024

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee received updates on the Heritage Conservation Program Strategy, Rugby Chapel, Albert Community Centre, and Mann House verandah roof. It approved a $4,000 budget for a member to attend the National Trust-APT Joint Conference in Montréal, with a process for selecting a delegate if the chair cannot attend.

• Approved $4,000 budget for chair or delegate to attend National Trust conference (carried)
• Approved process for members to express interest in conference attendance by October 1 (carried)
• Received update on Heritage Conservation Program Strategy report back (carried)
• Received information on Rugby Chapel proposed repositioning (carried)
• Received information on Albert Community Centre upgrade project (carried)
• Received information on Mann House verandah roof (carried)
• Received statement of expenditures (carried)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is meeting to conduct a public hearing. The board will consider an appeal regarding a denied sign permit for a property located at 300 Confederation Drive.

• Appeal 11-2024: Sign Permit Denial - 300 Confederation Drive

CIVIC NAMING COMMITTEE - SPECIAL MEETING

The Civic Naming Committee will adopt the minutes from its June 20, 2024 meeting and consider two administration reports. It will recommend that the boundary of the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area be expanded and that the naming alignment report be forwarded to City Council for information. The committee will also forward its first‑through‑third‑quarter naming report to City Council and request direction on the naming items it contains.

• Adopt minutes of the Civic Naming Committee meeting held on June 20, 2024.
• Recommend expanding the boundary of the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area.
• Forward the Naming Alignment report for the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area to City Council for information.
• Forward the First, Second and Third Quarter Naming Committee report to City Council and request direction on naming items.

The Civic Naming Committee met and made two recommendations to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development, and Community Services. It recommended expanding the boundary of the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area and applying the Sports theme to the Willows Neighbourhood. Both recommendations were carried unanimously and will be forwarded to City Council for information.

• Recommended expanding Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area boundary (carried)
• Recommended applying Sports theme to Willows Neighbourhood (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved minutes of June 20, 2024 meeting (carried)

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt the June 14, 2024 meeting minutes and receive a series of verbal updates from the chair and members, including topics such as accessible pedestrian signals and Access Transit registration. The committee will also review its 2024 work‑plan focus areas and a statement of budget expenditures. No new policy decisions are listed; the items are presented for information and acceptance.

• Adopt minutes from the regular meeting held on June 14, 2024
• Verbal updates on accessible pedestrian signal volume and Access Transit registration
• Work‑plan focus areas: Deafblind Services, Access Transit, Educational and Awareness, Civic Accessibility and Safety, Downtown and BRT Accessibility
• Review of SAAC Budget Expenditures 2024
• Referral of Accessibility Action Plan Status report for information

The committee met to receive updates on city accessibility initiatives, including pedestrian signal volumes and Access Transit registration procedures. Members also reviewed the current statement of expenditures and received information regarding the status of the city's Accessibility Action Plan. No new policy changes were enacted during this meeting.

• Confirmed meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted June 14, 2024, meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received report on Flag of Overcoming and Regina Accessibility Plan (Carried)
• Received update on accessible pedestrian signal volumes (Carried)
• Received clarification on Access Transit registration (Carried)
• Received report on Accessibility Action Plan status (Carried)
• Received statement of expenditures (Carried)

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Public Art Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its June 14, 2024 regular meeting and the August 16, 2024 special meeting. It will receive updates on its 2024 work plan, including adjudication of public art and education of artists and the community. A current budget statement for the committee will be presented for information.

• Adopt minutes from PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE_Jun14_2024 meeting
• Adopt minutes from PAAC - SPECIAL MEETING_Aug16_2024
• Work plan update: adjudication of public art
• Work plan update: education of artists and community
• Presentation of PAAC Budget - 2024 - September

The Public Art Advisory Committee approved a budget of up to $1,500 for marketing materials for the Nuit Blanche event and workshop, and created an Events Subcommittee to plan future educational events. A proposal for future events will be submitted for the January 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $1,500 budget for Nuit Blanche marketing materials (carried)
• Created Events Subcommittee for future educational events (carried)
• Agreed to submit proposal for future events to January 2025 meeting (carried)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will adopt the June 13 minutes, receive verbal updates, and review its 2024 work plan. It will approve co‑sponsorship payments of $1,000 each to the Saskatoon Refugee Coalition for World Refugee Day 2024 and to the Saskatchewan History & Folklore Society for the Multigenerational Diversity Art Show. The committee will also consider co‑sponsorship requests for a research festival, a cricket championship, and a diaspora film festival, for which the amounts have not been specified.

• Approve $1,000 co‑sponsorship to Saskatoon Refugee Coalition for World Refugee Day 2024
• Approve $1,000 co‑sponsorship to Saskatchewan History & Folklore Society for Multigenerational Diversity Art Show
• Consider co‑sponsorship for Computer Science Graduate Council for Research Fest (amount unspecified)
• Consider co‑sponsorship for Saskatoon Cricket Association Inc. for T‑10 Championship (amount unspecified)
• Consider co‑sponsorship for Paivand – Iranian Canadian Society for Cultural Dialogue for Second Saskatoon Diaspora Film Festival (amount unspecified)

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee approved four co-sponsorship requests totaling $5,000 for community events, denied one application, and approved sponsorship forms. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $1,000 co-sponsorship to Saskatoon Refugee Coalition for World Refugee Day 2024
• Approved $1,000 co-sponsorship to Saskatchewan History & Folklore Society for Multigenerational Diversity Art Show
• Denied co-sponsorship application from Computer Science Graduate Council for Research Fest 2024
• Approved $1,000 co-sponsorship to Saskatoon Cricket Association Inc. for T-10 Championship
• Approved $2,000 co-sponsorship to Paivand - Iranian Canadian Society for Cultural Dialogue Inc. for Second Saskatoon Diaspora Film Festival
• Approved $1,000 co-sponsorship to Saskatoon Tigers Sports & Social Club for Bijoy Cup - Cricket Tournament 2024
• Approved Sponsorship Follow-up Report Form, Sponsorship Application Form, and Sponsorship Evaluation Matrix

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee will adopt the minutes from the August 14 meeting and receive an information report on the City Council Strategic Priority and Leadership Initiative Q3 update. It will recommend that City Council approve Saskatoon’s City Centre and District Plan as the guiding framework for future budget and implementation requests, and create a business‑plan option for the 2026/2027 budget. The committee will also consider a letter on Saskatoon Public Library executive salaries and a reform of the Public Libraries Act, and hold an in‑camera session to appoint members to the Board of Police Commissioners and the 33rd Street Business Improvement District while noting a resignation from the Downtown Business Improvement District.

• Recommendation to approve Saskatoon’s City Centre and District Plan as a guiding framework
• Proposal to develop a business‑plan option for the 2026/2027 budget based on the plan
• Receipt of the City Council Strategic Priority and Leadership Initiative – 2024 Q3 update
• Letter concerning Saskatoon Public Library executive salaries and Public Libraries Act reform
• In‑camera appointments to the Board of Police Commissioners and 33rd Street Business Improvement District; resignation of Downtown Business Improvement District

The Governance and Priorities Committee unanimously recommended that City Council approve Saskatoon's City Centre and District Plan as the guiding framework for future budget and implementation requests, and that Administration create a business plan option for its implementation during the 2026/2027 budget deliberations. The committee also received updates on strategic priorities and a communication about the Saskatoon Public Library, and moved several items to an in-camera session, including appointments and resignations for various boards and committees, which will be reported to the September 25, 2024 Regular Business meeting.

• Approved recommendation to approve City Centre and District Plan as guiding framework (11-0)
• Approved recommendation to create business plan option for 2026/2027 budget (11-0)
• Received Q3 strategic priority update (11-0)
• Received communication from Ashu M. G. Solo (11-0)
• Moved to in-camera for city manager updates and appointments (11-0)
• Approved to report appointments to September 25, 2024 meeting (11-0)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - SPECIAL

The agenda for the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners special meeting on September 9, 2024 does not list any specific items. Only generic headings and placeholders appear, with no rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes described.

CIVIC NAMING COMMITTEE

The agenda for the Saskatoon Civic Naming Committee meeting on 2024-09-05 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. It appears to be an empty or placeholder agenda.

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will adopt the August 7 meeting minutes and consider several financial recommendations. It will endorse continuing the current credit‑card processing fee structure and explore alternative processors in 2026. The committee will recommend that $15 million of Neighbourhood Land Development Fund profits be declared, with $10 million directed to the Chief Mistawasis Bridge and Traffic Bridge Replacement Project and $5 million to the Property Realized Reserve. It will also seek authorization to sell 152 city‑owned lots in the Brighton neighbourhood and propose amendments to the Landfill Replacement Reserve bylaw.

• Credit Card Fee Recovery Options – recommend continuing status quo, explore alternatives in 2026
• $15.0 million profit allocation from Neighbourhood Land Development Fund: $10 M to Chief Mistawasis Bridge project, $5 M to Property Realized Reserve
• Authorization to sell 152 single‑unit lots in Brighton neighbourhood (lots on Brighton Blvd, Taskamanwa St, etc.)
• Proposed amendment to Landfill Replacement Reserve within Capital Reserve Bylaw No. 6744
• Downtown and Broadway Business Improvement District meeting procedures to be received and made publicly available

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance recommended that City Council declare $15.0 million in profits from the Neighbourhood Land Development Fund, allocating $10.0 million to the Chief Mistawasis Bridge and Traffic Bridge Replacement Project and $5.0 million to the Property Realized Reserve for future land acquisitions. The committee also recommended continuing the status quo on credit card fee recovery, authorized the sale of 152 single-unit lots in Brighton Neighbourhood Phase 2, and recommended bylaw amendments to the Landfill Replacement Reserve. All motions were carried unanimously with four members in favour and two absent.

• Recommended declaring $15.0M profit from Neighbourhood Land Development Fund (4-0)
• Recommended allocating $10.0M to Chief Mistawasis Bridge and Traffic Bridge Replacement Project (4-0)
• Recommended allocating $5.0M to Property Realized Reserve for future land acquisitions (4-0)
• Recommended continuing status quo on credit card fee recovery, exploring alternatives in 2026 (4-0)
• Authorized sale of 152 single-unit lots in Brighton Neighbourhood Phase 2 (4-0)
• Recommended bylaw amendments to Landfill Replacement Reserve (4-0)
• Requested report on annual allocations to Affordable Housing Reserve (4-0)
• Received meeting procedures for Downtown and Broadway Business Improvement Districts (4-0)

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will recommend to City Council the allocation of $13,284,000 for 18 affordable‑housing projects that will create 492 new rental units, and five‑year tax abatements totaling $3,028,155.15 for 17 projects adding 496 units. It will also request a provincial education property tax exemption for the development at 803 Hart Road and ask the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary agreements. The committee will receive information reports on the Housing Accelerator Fund, the Affordable Housing Strategy update, the Corridor Planning Program, and a strategic plan from the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth.

• Recommend $13,284,000 for 18 affordable housing projects (492 new rental units)
• Recommend five‑year tax abatements totaling $3,028,155.15 for 17 projects (496 units)
• Request Education Property Tax Exemption for affordable housing at 803 Hart Road
• Receive information reports: Housing Accelerator Fund, Affordable Housing Strategy update, Corridor Planning Program
• Receive report and questions from Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) strategic plan

The committee voted unanimously to recommend City Council approve $13,284,000 in funding for 18 affordable housing projects creating 492 new rental units, plus five-year tax abatements for 17 projects totaling $3,028,155.15. It also recommended applying for a provincial education property tax abatement for affordable units at 803 Hart Road. The committee received several information reports and directed administration to report back on equitable affordable housing distribution and comparative municipal investment data.

• Recommended $13,284,000 for 18 affordable housing projects (492 units) (5-0)
• Recommended five-year tax abatements for 17 projects totaling $3,028,155.15 (5-0)
• Recommended applying for provincial education property tax abatement for 803 Hart Road (5-0)
• Forwarded Housing Accelerator Fund report to Municipal Planning Commission (5-0)
• Directed administration to report on equitable affordable housing distribution (5-0)
• Directed future affordable housing reports include comparative municipal investment data (5-0)
• Forwarded Corridor Planning Program report to City Council (5-0)
• Directed administration to report back on P4G Strategic Plan to September Council (5-0)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda.

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services is reviewing a new participation policy for advanced metering infrastructure. The body is also deciding on noise bylaw extensions for three special events and receiving reports on water system resiliency and recycling updates.

• Proposed Advanced Metering Infrastructure Participation Policy and related amendments to the Electric Light and Power Bylaw, 1940 and Waterworks Bylaw, 1996
• Noise Bylaw extension requests for Movie Night in the Park (Les Kerr and Umea Vast) and Outlaws Country Rock Bar (710 Idylwyld Drive North)
• Information report on the Reliability and Resiliency of Saskatoon’s Water Distribution System
• Update on the new Household Paper and Packaging recycling program
• Review of waste collection location process following an inquiry from Councillor B. Dubois

The committee unanimously recommended adopting the Advanced Metering Infrastructure Participation Policy and directed administration to proceed with a waste collection pilot project. It also approved noise bylaw extensions for three special events and received several information reports. No items were denied or tabled.

• Recommended Advanced Metering Infrastructure Participation Policy to City Council (5-0)
• Directed administration to proceed with waste collection pilot project (5-0)
• Approved noise bylaw extensions for three special events (4-0)
• Received recycling program update as information (4-0)
• Received water distribution system reliability report as information (4-0)
• Received waste collection location review inquiry report as information (4-0)
• Received communication from Marie Ebbert on recycling fees (4-0)

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation will consider a recommendation to allocate $1,131,465.74 from various reserves to four capital projects: V&E Fuel Stations, PW Satellite Yards, Neighbourhood Traffic Reviews and Traffic Safety, and Roadside Safety Improvements. The committee will also receive informational reports on a traffic light at Cornish Road and Preston Avenue, SGI driver handbook updates, the 2023 Household Travel Survey, winter road maintenance, and bus overcapacity policies. Public comments may be submitted online before the meeting.

• $176,861.50 from the Civic Vehicles and Equipment Replacement Reserve to Capital Project P.01361 – V&E Fuel Stations
• $111,447.39 from the Transportation & Construction Corporate Capital Reserve to Capital Project P.02259 – PW Satellite Yards
• $593,298.66 from the Traffic Safety Reserve to Capital Project P.02281 – Neighbourhood Traffic Reviews and Traffic Safety
• $249,858.19 from the Traffic Safety Reserve to Capital Project P.02282 – Roadside Safety Improvements
• Information report on Traffic Light at Cornish Road and Preston Avenue (Maygen Kardash)

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation approved four capital project budget adjustments totaling about $1.13 million, sourced from various reserves, and recommended that the Mayor write to the SGI Minister about driver handbook updates. The committee also received several information reports, including one on overcapacity bus management, and heard a public request about train whistles in Stonebridge.

• Approved $176,861.50 from Civic Vehicles and Equipment Replacement Reserve for V&E Fuel Stations (5-0)
• Approved $111,447.39 from Transportation & Construction Corporate Capital Reserve for PW Satellite Yards (5-0)
• Approved $593,298.66 from Traffic Safety Reserve for Neighbourhood Traffic Reviews and Traffic Safety (5-0)
• Approved $249,858.19 from Traffic Safety Reserve for Roadside Safety Improvements (5-0)
• Recommended Mayor write letter to SGI Minister re driver handbook updates (5-0)
• Received information reports 6.3.1 to 6.3.5 (5-0)
• Received overcapacity bus management report (5-0)
• Received Stonebridge whistle cessation request (4-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

City Council will consider a $1.65 million increase to Capital Project P.02197, funded through a green loan, to support the Spray Pad Improvements Initiative for civic water conservation. The council will also act on several other items, including a fee schedule amendment for the Electric Light and Power Bylaw, a reallocation of $800,000 to fund the Assiniboine Drive CN Rail pedestrian crossing, tax‑abatement approvals for vacant‑lot redevelopment projects, and a tentative agreement with SaskTel to lease city right‑of‑ways for new cell towers. Additional agenda items include amendments to the corporate investment policy and a lease renewal amendment for the Nutrien Wonderhub at the Children’s Discovery Museum.

• Increase Capital Project P.02197 by $1.65 M via a green loan for Spray Pad Improvements
• Reallocate $250,000, $50,000 and $500,000 (total $800,000) to fund Assiniboine Drive CN Rail pedestrian crossing
• Approve proposed schedule of fees amendment for Bylaw No. 2685, The Electric Light and Power Bylaw
• Approve five‑year tax abatements for 312 Avenue C South, 620 Webster Street, and 210 1st Avenue South redevelopment projects
• Authorize SaskTel lease agreements for cell towers at Aspen Ridge, Lakewood Urban Centre, Silverwood Heights, and Willowgrove

City Council approved the administration's funding strategy for the Downtown Event and Entertainment District, including advancing funding tools, seeking government commitments, and reporting back on revenue sources to avoid a property tax increase. An amendment to make the strategy contingent on contract negotiations with OVG360 was defeated. Council also approved a $1.65 million green loan for spray pad improvements and other consent agenda items.

• Approved Downtown Event and Entertainment District funding strategy (10-0)
• Defeated amendment to tie funding strategy to OVG360 contract negotiations (2-9)
• Approved $1.65M green loan for Spray Pad Improvements Initiative (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatements for developments at 312 Avenue C South, 620 Webster Street, 2302 22nd Street West, and Midtown (unanimous)
• Authorized SaskTel agreements for cell towers and equipment on city land (unanimous)
• Approved $112,500 NRCan funding for EV Adoption Roadmap (unanimous)
• Passed Transit Fares Amendment Bylaw No. 10033 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to study multi-year community grant application cycle (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

City Council is meeting to consider several land use applications, including a new parking station and multiple rezoning requests. The body will also discuss amendments to the Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan and the Official Community Plan.

• Parking station discretionary use application at 1213 1st Avenue North
• Rezoning of land in Brighton Neighbourhood from RMTN(H) to RM4 District (Bylaw No. 10029)
• Official Community Plan and rezoning for 555 Eastlake Avenue and 403 12th Street East (Bylaws No. 10030 and 10031)
• Removal of municipal reserve designation at 1635 McKercher Drive (Bylaw No. 10032)
• Proposed amendments to the Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan

City Council unanimously approved a discretionary use application for a parking station at 1213 1st Avenue North, a Brighton neighbourhood concept plan amendment and rezoning, and rezoning and Official Community Plan amendments for 555 Eastlake Avenue and 403 12th Street East. Council also passed a bylaw to remove municipal reserve designation at 1635 McKercher Drive to support housing, and directed administration to report back within a year on redesignating a portion of that site.

• Approved parking station at 1213 1st Avenue North (9-0)
• Approved Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment and rezoning from RMTN(H) to RM4 (9-0)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Bylaw No. 10029 rezoning Brighton Gate and Gibson Bend (9-0)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Bylaw No. 10030 amending Official Community Plan land use map for 555 Eastlake Ave and 403 12th St East (9-0)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Bylaw No. 10031 rezoning by agreement for 555 Eastlake Ave and 403 12th St East (9-0)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Bylaw No. 10032 removing municipal reserve designation at 1635 McKercher Drive (10-0)
• Directed administration to report within one year on redesignating a portion of 1635 McKercher Drive (10-0)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing several land-use applications to forward recommendations to City Council. These include a new day care application and multiple rezoning and concept plan amendments.

• Day care application for 50 persons at 300 109th Street West
• Rosewood Concept Plan amendment and rezoning west of Zimmerman Road and south of Rosewood Boulevard East
• Brighton Village Centre Concept Plan and Zoning Bylaw No. 8770 text amendments
• Proposed rezoning of lands at 115 Adolph Crescent

The Municipal Planning Commission forwarded four reports to City Council with recommendations to approve a day care, a concept plan amendment and rezoning, a concept plan and zoning text amendment, and a rezoning. All motions were carried unanimously. No decisions were final; City Council will make the final determinations at public hearings.

• Forwarded day care application at 300 109th Street West to City Council with recommendation to approve (carried)
• Forwarded Rosewood Concept Plan amendment and rezoning west of Zimmerman Road to City Council with recommendation to approve (carried)
• Forwarded Brighton Village Centre Concept Plan and Zoning Bylaw text amendment to City Council with recommendation to approve (carried)
• Forwarded rezoning at 115 Adolph Crescent to City Council with recommendation to approve (carried)
• Adopted minutes of July 30, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Approved agenda as amended (carried)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is meeting to conduct a public hearing. The board will consider an appeal regarding a denied permanent sign permit.

• Appeal 10-2024: Permanent Sign Permit Denial at 137 Kensington Boulevard

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - SPECIAL

The agenda for the special Board of Police Commissioners meeting on August 19, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are documented in the agenda. The meeting appears to have no publicly posted agenda items.

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE - SPECIAL MEETING

The Public Art Advisory Committee will consider a proposal from Nuit Blanche Saskatoon. The committee is asked to approve collaboration on the Artist Art on Public Art and Guided Public Art Tours initiatives. It will also vote to approve a sponsorship request of $4,500 from the 2024 committee budget. Procedural items include call to order, agenda confirmation, and conflict‑of‑interest declaration.

• Approve collaboration with Nuit Blanche Saskatoon on the Artist Art on Public Art initiative
• Approve collaboration with Nuit Blanche Saskatoon on the Guided Public Art Tours initiative
• Approve Nuit Blanche Saskatoon sponsorship request of $4,500 from the 2024 committee budget

The Public Art Advisory Committee approved a collaboration with Nuit Blanche Saskatoon for artist-led public art and guided tour initiatives, including a workshop held within a month of the event. The committee also approved a $4,500 sponsorship request from the 2024 budget. Member Kehan Fu recused himself due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved collaboration with Nuit Blanche Saskatoon on Artist Art on Public Art and Guided Public Art Tours initiatives (carried)
• Approved $4,500 sponsorship request from 2024 committee budget (carried)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Board of Police Commissioners will adopt minutes from the previous meeting and receive reports on the 2024 mid-year business plan, equity audit results, and quarterly crime statistics. The meeting will also include an in-camera session to discuss matters exempt from public disclosure.

• Adoption of June 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• 2024 Mid-Year Business Plan Update
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Audit Results
• Saskatoon Police Service Crime Statistics Quarterly Report
• Saskatoon Police Service - 2023 Annual Report

The Board of Police Commissioners held a public meeting with no substantive decisions; all items were informational and received unanimously. Reports included the 2024 Mid-Year Business Plan Update, Equity Diversity and Inclusion Audit Results, Crime Statistics Quarterly Report, and the 2023 Annual Report. The Board then moved into a closed in-camera session, with details kept confidential.

• Agenda confirmed unanimously (4-0)
• Minutes of June 20, 2024 adopted unanimously (4-0)
• Chair's report received unanimously (4-0)
• Chief's report received unanimously (4-0)
• 2024 Mid-Year Business Plan Update received unanimously (4-0)
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Audit Results received unanimously (4-0)
• Crime Statistics Quarterly Report received unanimously (4-0)
• 2023 Annual Report received unanimously (4-0)

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee will recommend approval of a private partner agreement framework for the Downtown Event and Entertainment District. It will also approve funding for security renovations to the Mayor’s Office support area, including a $15,000 one‑time expense and additional capital allocations. The committee will recommend amending the City’s Protocol Policy and will receive information from the National Police Federation and a resident on various community issues.

• Approve Downtown Event and Entertainment District – Private Partner Agreement Framework
• Approve security renovations to Mayor’s Office Support Area with $15,000 one‑time, $40,000 existing capital project, and $35,000 additional from the maintenance reserve
• Recommend amendment to Council Policy C01-028, Protocol Policy
• Receive information from National Police Federation regarding Saskatchewan Marshals Service
• Receive information from Ashu M. G. Solo on library, arena, auditorium, potholes, snow removal, deicing, and campaign finance reform

The Governance and Priorities Committee unanimously recommended forwarding the Downtown Event and Entertainment District private partner agreement framework to City Council for approval, with the report to be considered at the August 28 Regular Business Meeting or when OVG 360 can attend. The committee also approved security renovations to the Mayor's Office Support Area, amendments to the Protocol Policy, and directed administration to report on community engagement and flag-raising provisions.

• Forwarded Downtown Event and Entertainment District private partner agreement framework to City Council (11-0)
• Approved $15,000 transfer and $75,000 total for Mayor's Office security renovations (11-0)
• Approved amendments to Council Policy C01-028, Protocol Policy (11-0)
• Directed administration to report on formalizing community benefit stakeholder engagement (11-0)
• Directed administration to report on flag-raising provisions in Protocol Policy (11-0)
• Directed administration to report on options for Requests for Resolutions of Support (11-0)
• Received National Police Federation letter on Saskatchewan Marshals Service (11-0)
• Received Ashu M. G. Solo letter on various topics (11-0)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will consider several recommendations, including approving the Terms of Reference for a Financial Review, recommending amendments to the Corporate Investment Policy, and extending sale conditions with the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. It will also recommend to City Council a series of lease agreements with SaskTel for cell‑tower installations on city‑owned land and road right‑of‑ways at Aspen Ridge, Lakewood Urban Centre, Silverwood Heights, and Willowgrove. Additionally, the committee will propose an amendment to the Nutrien Wonderhub lease with the Children’s Discovery Museum.

• Approve Financial Review Terms of Reference (FI2024-0802)
• Recommend amendments to Corporate Investment Policy (C12-002, C12-003, C12-009)
• Extend Conditions of Direct Sale to Saskatchewan Cancer Agency until Dec 31 2025 (possible extension to 2026)
• Authorize SaskTel lease agreements for cell‑tower sites at 105 Aspen Ridge St, 418 Herold Court, 290 Russell Rd, and 903 Stensrud Rd
• Amend Nutrien Wonderhub lease to suspend 150% rent increase provision

The committee approved terms for a financial review and recommended several land lease agreements with SaskTel for cell towers. It also recommended suspending a rent increase for the Nutrien Wonderhub and extending sale conditions for the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency.

• Approved Terms of Reference for the Financial Review (5-0)
• Recommended amendments to Corporate Investment Policies C12-002, C12-003, and C12-009 (5-0)
• Authorized extension of sale conditions to Saskatchewan Cancer Agency until Dec 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Recommended road right-of-way and lease agreements with SaskTel for cell towers in Aspen Ridge, Lakewood Urban Centre, Silverwood Heights, and Willowgrove (5-0)
• Recommended suspending a 150% base rent increase for Nutrien Wonderhub until 2025 budget deliberations (5-0)
• Requested additional information on SaskTel location engagement and Nutrien Wonderhub sponsorship negotiations (5-0)

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services is set to recommend tax abatements for three properties under the Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Program and to consider naming a donated riverbank area.

• Recommendation to approve 57.5% tax abatement for 312 Avenue C South
• Recommendation to approve 100% tax abatement for 620 Webster Street
• Recommendation to approve 100% tax abatement for 210 1st Avenue South
• Recommendation to name donated riverbank lands 'Ellen Remai Natural Area'
• Recommendation to authorize a one-time grant for 2302 22nd Street West

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services recommended City Council approve tax abatements for developments at 312 Avenue C South, 620 Webster Street, 2302 22nd Street West, and the Midtown redevelopment at 210 1st Avenue South. The committee also recommended naming a parcel of riverbank land the Ellen Remai Natural Area. All recommendations were carried unanimously.

• Recommended 5-year tax abatement (57.5% incremental) for 312 Avenue C South (4-0)
• Recommended 5-year tax abatement (100% municipal/library) for 620 Webster Street (4-0)
• Recommended one-time grant for 2302 22nd Street West (4-0)
• Recommended 5-year tax abatement (100% incremental) for Midtown redevelopment at 210 1st Avenue South (4-0)
• Recommended naming Parcel C as Ellen Remai Natural Area (4-0)
• Referred Elmwood Residences Inc. request to administration (4-0)
• Received information reports on skate park, festival site, development bond, WDM anniversary, Street Activity Subcommittee (4-0)

DOWNTOWN EVENT AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY GROUP

The advisory group will confirm its agenda, adopt the previous meeting's minutes, receive a project update, and set the date for its next meeting. The session includes standard items such as call to order, conflict‑of‑interest declaration, and adjournment. No substantive policy or budget decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of minutes from prior meeting
• Project update presentation
• Setting the next meeting date

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation will consider approving the functional design for the 22nd Street and Confederation Drive intersection and reallocate capital funds to a pedestrian crossing project. The committee will also receive reports on transit operations and unpaid parking tickets.

• Approve functional design for 22nd Street and Confederation Drive intersection
• Reallocate $800,000 for Assiniboine Drive CN Rail pedestrian crossing
• Receive report on options to collect unpaid parking tickets
• Receive status update on Saskatoon Transit operations for 2024/2025
• Receive status update on internal audit of transit service disruptions

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation approved reallocating $800,000 from three 2024 transportation projects to fund the Assiniboine Drive CN Rail Pedestrian Crossing. The committee also referred the 22nd Street and Confederation Drive intersection improvements back to administration to study removing a right turn on Fairlight Crescent. Several information reports were received, including updates on unpaid parking tickets, transit operations, and accessibility.

• Approved $800,000 fund reallocation for Assiniboine Drive CN Rail Pedestrian Crossing (5-0)
• Referred 22nd Street/Confederation Drive intersection improvements back to administration (5-0)
• Directed administration to report on using parking pay stations to track unpaid ticket offenders (5-0)
• Forwarded Accessibility Action Plan status report to Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Forwarded Transit service disruptions investigation report to City Council (5-0)
• Received Central Area Transportation Planning Committee letter as information (5-0)

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services is reviewing funding for water conservation and electric vehicle initiatives. The body is also considering fee changes for electric light and power and noise bylaw extensions for seven local events.

• Proposed $1.65 million Green Loan for Capital Project P.02197 Spray Pad Improvements Initiative
• Proposed $112,500 increase for Capital Project P.10015 EV Adoption Roadmap via NRCan funding
• Review of the Schedule of Fees for Bylaw No. 2685, The Electric Light and Power Bylaw, 1940
• Noise Bylaw extension requests for seven events, including Rock the River and Pumpkins After Dark
• Information reports on the Saskatoon Food Action Plan and 2023 Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water Utilities Annual Report

The committee unanimously recommended approving the proposed Electric Light and Power Bylaw fee schedule and requested additional affordability review information. It also recommended increasing the EV Adoption Roadmap capital project by $112,500 from NRCan (2-1) and increasing the Civic Water Conservation project by $1.65 million via a Green Loan. Noise bylaw extensions for seven special events were approved unanimously.

• Recommended approval of Electric Light and Power Bylaw fee schedule (unanimous)
• Recommended $112,500 increase for EV Adoption Roadmap from NRCan (2-1)
• Recommended $1.65M Green Loan increase for Spray Pad Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved noise bylaw extensions for seven special events (unanimous)
• Received Saskatoon Food Action Plan report and forwarded to advisory committee (unanimous)
• Received Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water Utilities 2023 Annual Report (unanimous)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hold a public hearing on two appeals of denied development permits. The first appeal concerns 2101 Lansdowne Avenue, and the second concerns 1512 Byers Crescent. Board members will review the submitted notice of appeal, location plans, and other documents. No decisions will be made until after the hearing.

• Appeal 8-2024 – Development permit denial for 2101 Lansdowne Avenue
• Appeal 9-2024 – Development permit denial for 1512 Byers Crescent

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

At the July 31 public hearing, City Council will review a series of land‑use proposals. Items include rezoning of 321 Avenue C North from General Light Industrial to Mixed‑Use 1, additional rezoning of 301 24th Street West and nearby avenues, amendments to the Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan, a zoning bylaw amendment to remove minimum parking requirements, and a Blairmore Sector Plan amendment. Council will vote on the recommended bylaws for each item.

• Rezoning 321 Avenue C North to MX1 – Mixed Use 1 (Bylaw No. 10025)
• Rezoning 301 24th Street West and 230, 232, 240 Avenue C North to CM1 – Corridor Mixed Use 1 (Bylaw No. 10026)
• Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment (Bylaw No. 10021)
• Zoning Bylaw amendment to remove minimum parking requirements (Bylaw No. 10019)
• Blairmore Sector Plan amendment (MPC2024‑0606)

City Council held a public hearing and unanimously passed all items on the agenda. This included eight zoning and land-use bylaws, two neighbourhood concept plan amendments, and a sector plan amendment. The most significant decision was the final passage of Bylaw No. 10019, which removes minimum parking requirements from the Zoning Bylaw. All votes were unanimous (11-0).

• Passed Bylaw 10025 rezoning 321 Ave C North to MX1 Mixed Use 1 (11-0)
• Passed Bylaw 10026 rezoning 301 24th St W and nearby to CM1 Corridor Mixed Use 1 (11-0)
• Approved Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment (11-0)
• Passed Bylaw 10021 amending Official Community Plan land use map for Rosewood (11-0)
• Passed Bylaw 10022 rezoning northern Zimmerman Road in Rosewood (11-0)
• Approved Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment (11-0)
• Passed Bylaw 10020 rezoning in Brighton from FUD/FUD(H) to RMTN (11-0)
• Approved Blairmore Sector Plan amendment (11-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

The Saskatoon City Council will consider several items at its July 31 regular business meeting, including a budget adjustment request for fire department uniforms and several policy approvals. Council will vote on a $340,000 increase for fire uniforms, adopt the Bus Rapid Transit brand name "Link," and approve changes to the commercial drone permission process. Additional items include an appointment to the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee and consideration of a traffic amendment bylaw.

• Budget Adjustment Request – Fire Uniforms: $340,000 increase, funded $321,000 from Fire Department Capital Reserve and $19,000 from Uniforms Reserve
• Bus Rapid Transit Branding: approval of the brand name "Link" and its visual identity
• Operation of Remotely Piloted Aircrafts – Changes to Process for Permission for Commercial Operators
• Appointment of Erica Maier to the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee (term to end of 2026)
• Traffic Amendment Bylaw No. 10027 to be considered by Council

City Council unanimously approved the Bus Rapid Transit brand name 'Link' and its visual identity, modified the permission process for commercial drone operators, and passed several bylaw amendments including traffic, vehicles for hire, and code of ethical conduct. Council also approved a $340,000 budget increase for fire uniforms and directed administration to apply for a federal climate adaptation program.

• Approved Bus Rapid Transit brand name 'Link' and visual identity (11-0)
• Approved modified permission process for commercial drone operators (11-0)
• Passed Traffic Amendment Bylaw No. 10027 (11-0)
• Passed Vehicles for Hire Amendment Bylaw No. 10018 (10-0, 1 conflict)
• Passed Code of Ethical Conduct Amendment Bylaw No. 10028 (11-0)
• Approved $340,000 budget increase for fire uniforms (11-0)
• Directed administration to apply to FCM Adaptation in Action Program (11-0)
• Directed administration to report on wildlife best practices and feeding ban (11-0)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing several rezoning requests and a comprehensive update to the city's zoning laws. The body is making recommendations to City Council regarding land use amendments and a discretionary use application for a parking station.

• Proposal to repeal Bylaw No. 8770 (Zoning Bylaw, 2009) and replace it with Bylaw No. 9990 (Zoning Bylaw, 2024)
• Proposed rezoning and Official Community Plan amendment for 555 Eastlake Ave and 403 12th St East
• Discretionary Use Application for a parking station at 1213 1st Avenue North by Kake Holdings Inc.
• Proposed Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment and rezoning from RMTN(H) to RM4 District at Brighton Gate and Gibson Bend
• Appointment of a new vice-chair for the remainder of 2024

The Municipal Planning Commission forwarded four recommendations to City Council: rezoning and land use amendments for 555 Eastlake Ave and 403 12th St East, a discretionary use application for a parking station at 1213 1st Avenue North, a rezoning in the Brighton neighbourhood, and a comprehensive zoning bylaw repeal and replacement. All motions were carried unanimously. The Commission also appointed Derek Cameron as vice-chair for the remainder of 2024.

• Forwarded rezoning and land use map amendment for 555 Eastlake Ave and 403 12th St East to City Council (carried)
• Forwarded discretionary use application for parking station at 1213 1st Avenue North to City Council, subject to conditions (carried)
• Forwarded Brighton Neighbourhood rezoning from RMTN(H) to RM4 to City Council (carried)
• Forwarded repeal of Zoning Bylaw 8770 and replacement with Bylaw 9990 to City Council (carried)
• Appointed Derek Cameron as vice-chair for remainder of 2024 (carried)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board will hear Appeal 12-2024 concerning a contravention of Bylaw No. 8175, the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003. The matter involves the property at 830 8th Avenue North. No attachments or additional details are provided in the agenda.

• Order to Remedy Contravention – Appeal 12-2024 for 830 8th Avenue North under Bylaw No. 8175

DOWNTOWN EVENT AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY GROUP

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DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is scheduled to meet on July 23, 2024. The agenda includes a video link for the meeting and a vote result section, but the specific agenda items are not listed in the provided text.

• Video link provided for the meeting
• Vote result section included

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee will consider two approval reports: one to recommend the Bus Rapid Transit brand name “Link” and its visual identity to City Council, and another to modify the permission process for commercial operators of remotely piloted aircraft. It will also receive informational updates on the BRT project and the Council Communications and Constituency Relations Allowance. In addition, the Committee will discuss appointments and resignations for several boards and committees.

• Approval of Bus Rapid Transit brand name “Link” and visual identity
• Recommendation to change the permission process for commercial drone operators
• Information report: Bus Rapid Transit project update (July 2024)
• Information report: Council Communications and Constituency Relations Allowance update (Jan‑Jun 2024)
• Appointments and resignations for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, Environmental Advisory Committee, Municipal Planning Commission, and Centennial Auditorium boards

The Governance and Priorities Committee recommended the approval of the 'Link' brand and visual identity for Bus Rapid Transit. The committee also recommended modifying the permission process for commercial drone operators in Saskatoon.

• Recommended approval of 'Link' brand name and visual identity for Bus Rapid Transit (11-0)
• Recommended approval of modified permission process for commercial remotely piloted aircraft operators (11-0)
• Received reports on Bus Rapid Transit project update and Council communications allowance as information (11-0)
• Recommended board and commission appointments be reported to the July 31, 2024 meeting (9-0)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Property Maintenance Appeal Board will hold a public hearing on July 10, 2024. The board is reviewing an appeal regarding an order to remedy a contravention of the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw at 217 B Cree Place.

• Appeal 11-2024 regarding 217 B Cree Place

LICENCE APPEAL BOARD

The Licence Appeal Board will hold a hearing on July 9, 2024. The agenda includes an appeal concerning the cancellation of a taxi licence. No further details or attachments were provided for this item.

• Appeal 3-2024: Taxi licence cancellation

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL MEETING

The City Council is holding a special public hearing to consider multiple bylaws related to the Housing Accelerator Fund. These proposals include changes to residential zoning, growth boundaries, and building heights in transit areas.

• Corridor Growth Boundary and Land Use Amendments (Bylaws 9999–10005)
• Official Community Plan Amendments (Bylaw 10007)
• Permitting up to four units in all residential zoning districts (Bylaw 10008)
• Permitting four storeys within the Transit Development Area (Bylaw 10009)
• Residential Care Home amendments (Bylaw 10006)

City Council held a two-day public hearing on June 27 and 28, 2024, to consider several housing and zoning-related matters. Council ultimately approved multiple bylaws regarding corridor growth boundaries, official community plan amendments, permitting up to four units in residential districts, transit development area heights, and residential care homes. Various administrative reports and follow-up requests were also approved.

• Approved Bylaw Nos. 9999, 10000, 10001, 10002, 10003, 10004, and 10005 for Corridor Growth Boundary and Land Use Amendments (6-4)
• Approved Bylaw No. 10007 for Official Community Plan Amendments (6-4)
• Approved Bylaw No. 10008 to permit up to four units in all residential zoning districts (7-3)
• Approved Bylaw No. 10009 to permit four storeys within the Transit Development Area (6-4)
• Approved Bylaw No. 10006 regarding Residential Care Homes (7-2)
• Directed Administration to report back on corridor planning and land use application timelines (10-0)
• Directed Administration to report back on offsite levies applied at the development permit stage for infill development (10-0)
• Directed Administration to report back within one year on policy and bylaw changes to ensure growth pays for growth (10-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding several land use and infrastructure changes. This includes reviewing applications for residential care homes on Taskamanwa Street and proposed rezoning in Aspen Ridge and Rosewood. The agenda also features a proposal for a median opening at the intersection of McKercher Drive and Duncan Crescent.

• Residential care home applications for 334 and 338 Taskamanwa Street
• Rezoning of Aspen Ridge Yuel Crescent to R2 and RMTN Districts
• Proposed rezoning in the Rosewood neighbourhood
• Closure of right-of-way on 33rd Street West in Kensington
• Median opening at McKercher Drive and Duncan Crescent (South)

City Council approved two discretionary use applications for residential care homes and passed bylaws to rezone land in the Aspen Ridge and Rosewood neighbourhoods. Additionally, Council authorized a median opening at the intersection of McKercher Drive and Duncan Crescent and approved the closure of a right-of-way in the Kensington neighbourhood.

• Approved residential care home at 334 Taskamanwa Street (9-0)
• Approved residential care home at 338 Taskamanwa Street (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw 10013 to rezone Aspen Ridge land (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw 10012 to rezone Rosewood land (9-0)
• Passed Bylaws 10014 and 10015 for Kensington street closure (10-0)
• Approved median opening at McKercher Drive and Duncan Crescent (10-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

The meeting includes several recommendations regarding city services and bylaws. Proposed changes include reducing winter green cart collection frequency and lowering speed limits on specific streets. Council will also review budget adjustments for fire communications technology.

• Proposal to allow children in Grade 8 and under to ride Saskatoon Transit for free
• Reduction of speed limits from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on Dudley Street and Wiggins Avenue North
• Budget transfer of $710,000 to fund next-generation 9-1-1 technology requirements
• Plan to reduce winter Green Cart collection frequency to once every four weeks
• Agreement with the University of Saskatchewan for a flood control dry pond project

City Council authorized a $48.4 million debenture issue and increased the budget for the Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre rehabilitation by $5.95 million. The council also approved the sale of several city-owned land parcels to support affordable housing and implemented free transit fares for children in Grade 8 and under.

• Approved $48.4M one to ten-year serial debenture issue (10-0)
• Increased Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre budget by $5.95M to $29,982,700 (10-0)
• Approved free transit fares for children in Grade 8 and under (11-0)
• Authorized sale of city-owned land at 2401 Broadway, 25 25th St E, 231 23rd St E, 155 3rd Ave N, and Lakewood Civic Centre for affordable housing (10-0)
• Approved approximately 5% increase in taxi fares (10-0)
• Reduced speed limits to 30 km/h on Dudley Street and Wiggins Avenue North (11-0)
• Approved reducing winter Green Cart collection to once every four weeks (11-0)
• Approved $710,000 budget transfer from Fire Station No. 5 to Fire Communications Centre Technology (11-0)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will conduct a hearing for appeal 7-2024. This matter involves a challenge to a development permit denial for the property at 13 McGee Crescent.

• Appeal 7-2024: Development Permit Denial at 13 McGee Crescent

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing several land use amendments and rezoning proposals. These include the South Caswell Redevelopment Project and updates to the Blairmore Sector Plan. The Commission will also consider a proposal to remove minimum parking requirements from the Zoning Bylaw.

• South Caswell Redevelopment Project rezoning and OCP amendment
• Removal of minimum parking requirements in the Zoning Bylaw
• Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan and rezoning amendments
• Zimmerman Road rezoning and Rosewood Concept Plan amendment
• Blairmore Sector Plan Amendment

The Municipal Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval for six planning items, including the South Caswell Redevelopment Project, Zimmerman Road rezoning, Brighton Neighbourhood amendments, Blairmore Sector Plan, removal of minimum parking requirements, and City-led Corridor Station rezonings. The Commission deferred the appointment of a new Vice-Chair to the next meeting because not all members were present. No concerns were expressed regarding most items, though the Commission noted a need to ensure adequate drop-off spaces for schools when removing parking minimums.

• Recommended approval of South Caswell Redevelopment Project rezoning
• Recommended approval of Zimmerman Road (Northern Portion) rezoning
• Recommended approval of Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment and rezoning
• Recommended approval of Blairmore Sector Plan with added policy on school consultation
• Recommended approval of Zoning Bylaw amendment to remove minimum parking requirements
• Recommended approval of City-led Rezonings to Corridor Station Mixed-Use 1 District
• Deferred appointment of new Vice-Chair to next meeting

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The committee will receive an update regarding the City Centre and District Plan. Members will also discuss water conservation and strategy implementation with the Director of Water and Wastewater Treatment. The agenda includes subcommittee reports and a review of the 2024 statement of expenditures.

• Update to Saskatoon’s City Centre and District Plan
• Water conservation and strategy implementation discussion
• Review of 2024 Statement of Expenditures
• Education Subcommittee verbal update

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee approved a $100 expenditure for the Education Subcommittee to boost social media posts for the summer. The committee received updates on water conservation strategies and the City Centre and District Plan from city staff. No other substantive decisions or policy changes were made during the meeting.

• Approved $100 for Education Subcommittee social media boosts
• Received update on water conservation and wastewater treatment
• Received update on City Centre and District Plan
• Adopted minutes from May 17, 2024 meeting

CIVIC NAMING COMMITTEE

The committee will consider a recommendation to name donated riverbank lands the Ellen Remai Natural Area and install signage at city cost. Members will also review a request to correct the spelling of Pavlychenko Street. A verbal update on the Legacy Review Project is also scheduled.

• Naming Parcel C as 'Ellen Remai Natural Area' with city-funded signage
• Spelling correction for Pawlychenko Street to Pavlychenko
• Verbal update on the Legacy Review Project

The Civic Naming Committee recommended that Parcel C in the University of Saskatchewan Lands North Management Area be named Ellen Remai Natural Area, as an exception to Council Policy C09-008, with the City installing signage at its cost. The recommendation goes to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services. The committee also asked administration to consider secondary signage for the correct spelling of Pavlychenko and to report back on other misspelled names in the City. It received a verbal update on the Legacy Review Project.

• Appointed Councillor Dubois as Chair to November 20, 2024 (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Davies as Vice Chair to November 20, 2024 (carried)
• Confirmed the agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved minutes of the December 7, 2023 meeting (carried)
• Recommended naming Parcel C, University of Saskatchewan Lands North Management Area, Ellen Remai Natural Area, as an exception to Council Policy C09-008, with City-installed signage at its cost (carried)
• Directed administration to consider secondary signage for the correct spelling Pavlychenko, following the new Civic Naming Policy and subject to budget constraints, and to report back on other misspelled names in the City (carried)
• Received the verbal update on the Legacy Review Project (carried)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners will meet to elect a new vice-chair effective July 1, 2024. The agenda includes receiving reports on hate crimes, intimate partner violence, and community-based procurement. Business associations are also scheduled to present information regarding crime and safety in the city.

• Election of a new Vice-Chair effective July 1, 2024
• Presentation on degradation of the 20th Street West Commercial Corridor
• Crime and safety recommendations from NSBA Saskatoon's Business Association
• Review of the 2023 Hate Crimes Unit Report
• Notice of motion regarding updates on decriminalization for simple possession of illicit drugs

The Board unanimously elected Commissioner Lagimodiere as the new Vice-Chair effective July 1, 2024. They also directed the Saskatoon Police Service to provide an update on decriminalization and diversion options for illicit drug possession. Additionally, the Board ordered a report on expanding online crime reporting options for property crimes over $5,000.

• Elected Commissioner Lagimodiere as Vice-Chair effective July 1, 2024 (7-0)
• Ordered SPS update on decriminalization and diversion for illicit drug possession (7-0)
• Ordered SPS report on online/in-person crime reporting options for property crimes over $5,000 (7-0)
• Adopted minutes from May 16, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Confirmed agenda as presented (7-0)
• Moved to In Camera session (7-0)
• Kept In Camera discussion confidential (6-0, 1 absent)

STREET ACTIVITY SUBCOMMITTEE

This meeting consists of procedural items and standing reports. The subcommittee will adopt minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting and receive updates from the Chair and Program Manager.

• Adoption of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Report of the Chair
• Report of the Program Manager
• Community Support Program

The Street Activity Subcommittee held its final meeting on June 19, 2024. Members approved a motion for the Chair to send a letter to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services advising that the subcommittee is no longer required. This decision follows City Council's move of the Community Support Program to the Saskatoon Fire Department.

• Agenda confirmed as presented
• Minutes from March 20, 2024 meeting adopted
• Report of the Chair received as information
• Report of the Program Manager received as information
• Motion passed to notify Standing Policy Committee of subcommittee disbanding

DOWNTOWN EVENT AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY GROUP

The Advisory Group will receive an update regarding the Downtown Event and Entertainment District. The group will also consider adopting minutes from the April 8, 2024 meeting.

• Adoption of April 8, 2024, meeting minutes
• Downtown Event and Entertainment District update
• In-camera session regarding economic/financial and other interests

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee will review reports on the Heritage Conservation Program Strategy and updates to Saskatoon’s City Centre and District Plan. The meeting includes a presentation regarding the Albert Community Centre upgrade project. Subcommittees will also provide progress reports on heritage awards, policy revisions, and intangible heritage.

• Review of Heritage Conservation Program Strategy report
• Update to Saskatoon’s City Centre and District Plan
• Albert Community Centre upgrade project presentation
• Subcommittee updates regarding heritage awards and policy revisions
• Adoption of March 19, 2024 meeting minutes

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee approved support for ventilation upgrades at the Albert Community Centre. The committee also directed the Events Subcommittee to research the placement of Municipal Heritage Awards.

• Supported Albert Community Centre upgrade project and review of louvre locations on east elevation (Carried)
• Approved further research by Events Subcommittee on Municipal Heritage Awards placement into another awards system (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from March 19, 2024 meeting (Carried)
• Received update from City Archivist J. O'Brien (Carried)
• Received update on intangible heritage funding and certification research (Carried)
• Received report on Saskatoon’s City Centre and District Plan update (Carried)
• Received Heritage Conservation Program Strategy report (Carried)
• Received 2024 Work Plan Overview (Carried)

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The committee will receive an administrative report regarding updates to the City Centre and District Plan. Members will also hear verbal updates from the Education and Awareness and Deafblind subcommittees. The meeting includes a review of the 2024 budget expenditures.

• Update to Saskatoon’s City Centre and District Plan [DEED2023-01]
• Verbal updates from the Education and Awareness and Deafblind subcommittees
• Review of 2024 SAAC Budget Expenditures
• Adoption of May 10, 2024 meeting minutes

The committee received updates on the completion of touchless pedestrian signals and the City Centre and District Plan. Members voted to send a letter to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation requesting continued involvement in the planning engagement process.

• Confirmed meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted May 10, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received update on touchless pedestrian signals (Carried)
• Received update on Deafblind Subcommittee (Carried)
• Received report on City Centre and District Plan (Carried)
• Approved sending letter to Transportation Committee regarding project involvement (Carried)
• Received statement of expenditures (Carried)

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Public Art Advisory Committee is reviewing several administrative reports and project updates. This includes a progress report on paving art for LeuWebb Bus Rapid Transit shelters and an update to the City Centre and District Plan. The committee will also receive subcommittee updates and review recent expenditures.

• Update on LeuWebb Bus Rapid Transit Shelter Paving Art
• Report on Saskatoon’s City Centre and District Plan [DEED2023-01]
• Review of PAAC expenditures for June 2024
• Professional Development and Public Education subcommittee updates

The Public Art Advisory Committee met on June 14, 2024, and received verbal updates on several public art projects, including the LeuWebb Bus Rapid Transit Shelter Paving Art, Recovery Park Public Art Project, Persephone Public Art, and the Saskatoon Public Art Map. The committee also received an update on the City Centre and District Plan and reviewed its budget statement. All motions were to receive information and carried; no substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were made.

• Agenda confirmed as amended to add Recovery Park Public Art Project, Persephone Public Art, and Saskatoon Public Art Map to item 6.2.1 (carried)
• Minutes of May 10, 2024 meeting adopted (carried)
• Chair's verbal update received (carried)
• Public Art Consultant's verbal update received (carried)
• Public Education Subcommittee update received (carried)
• Update to Saskatoon's City Centre and District Plan received (carried)
• Budget Statement of Expenditures received (carried)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The committee will receive updates on Pride Month initiatives at the University of Saskatchewan and the Walk for Reconciliation. Members will also review the 2024 Work Plan and an update to the City Centre and District Plan. Several subcommittee reports are scheduled for information purposes.

• Update to Saskatoon’s City Centre and District Plan
• Review of the 2024 Work Plan
• Pride Month Initiatives at the University of Saskatchewan update
• Rock Your Roots: Walk for Reconciliation update
• 2024 Statement of Expenditures budget review

The committee established a new Policy Advisory Subcommittee and confirmed the membership for three existing subcommittees. Members also received updates on Pride Month, National Indigenous Peoples Day, and the City Centre and District Plan.

• Formed Policy Advisory Subcommittee and appointed Julia Jones and Ali Abukar
• Appointed Manvi Ghai, Rashid Ahmed, Dr. Jasmine Hasselback, and Amanda Guthrie to Sponsorship Subcommittee
• Appointed Tasnim Jaisee, Rashid Ahmed, and Amanda Guthrie to Living in Harmony Subcommittee
• Appointed Hillary Gamelin, Liz Kuley, Jess Hamm, and Amanda Guthrie to Annual Planning and Retreat Subcommittee
• Approved minutes from May 9, 2024 meeting
• Received information on 2024 Work Plan
• Received 2024 Statement of Expenditures

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision will hold a public hearing on June 13, 2024. There are no residential appeals scheduled for this meeting. One commercial appeal is listed for the property at 139 La Ronge Rd.

• Commercial appeal (File 123-2024) for 139 La Ronge Rd

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing recommendations for changes to the Development Appeals Board, including updated member qualifications and increased compensation starting in 2025. The committee will also receive updates on the National Urban Park exploration and the City Council strategic planning process.

• Proposed amendments to Development Appeals Board qualifications and training requirements
• Recommendation for increased compensation for Development Appeals Board members effective January 1, 2025
• Update on National Urban Park exploration
• Feedback on the City Council strategic planning process
• In-camera updates on land negotiations and the Downtown Event and Entertainment District

The Governance and Priorities Committee unanimously recommended amendments to the Development Appeals Board, including new qualifications, mandatory training, and increased compensation starting January 1, 2025. The Committee also voted to maintain the current structure of the Municipal Planning Commission. Additionally, the Committee directed staff to review hybrid meeting attendance policies for city boards.

• Recommended amendments to Development Appeals Board qualifications, training, and compensation (10-0)
• Recommended no changes to Municipal Planning Commission (10-0)
• Directed City Clerk to work on hybrid meeting attendance policies for boards (10-0)
• Received National Urban Park Exploration update as information (10-0)
• Recommended appointments to various advisory committees be reported to Council (10-0)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION - SPECIAL MEETING

The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 8770 related to the Housing Accelerator Fund. These proposals include permitting up to four units in all residential zoning districts and allowing four-storey buildings within Transit Development Areas.

• Permitting up to four units in all residential zoning districts
• Permitting four storeys within the Transit Development Area
• Proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 8770
• Recommendation for City Council to consider proposed changes at a public hearing

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve amendments to the Zoning Bylaw to permit up to four units in all residential zoning districts. A separate proposal regarding four-storey buildings in the Transit Development Area saw no motion due to a loss of quorum.

• Recommended City Council approve amendments to Bylaw No. 8770, Zoning Bylaw, 2009 to permit up to four units in all residential zoning districts (Carried)
• Instructed City Solicitor to prepare consequential amendments to Bylaw 9958, Building Bylaw, 2024 (Carried)
• No motion completed on permitting four storeys within the Transit Development Area due to loss of quorum
• Withdrew the Report of the Chair [CK 175-16]

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision will hold a public hearing on June 10, 2024. There are no residential appeal hearings scheduled for this meeting. One commercial appeal is listed for review.

• Commercial appeal hearing for 3419 22nd Street West (File 122-2024)

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The committee will consider recommendations to amend the Temporary Sign Bylaw and the Recreation Facilities and Parks Usage Bylaw. The agenda also includes information reports regarding the 2023 Community Services Division Annual Report and an office policy review.

• Amendments to Bylaw No. 7491 (Temporary Sign Bylaw) and Bylaw No. 7767 (Recreation Facilities and Parks Usage Bylaw)
• 2023 Annual Report for the Community Services Division
• Review of Transportation Network Company and Taxi fares and fees
• Building Standards operational changes and permit turnaround impacts

The Standing Policy Committee unanimously recommended that City Council approve amendments to the Temporary Sign Bylaw and the Recreation Facilities and Parks Usage Bylaw. The committee also directed administration to create a business plan option for regulating downtown office space, to be considered during 2025 budget deliberations. Additionally, the committee received the 2023 Annual Report for the Community Services Division as information, following public comments from four residents.

• Agenda amended to add public speakers for item 7.3.2 (5-0)
• Minutes from May 8, 2024 meeting approved (5-0)
• Recommended approval of amendments to Temporary Sign Bylaw and Recreation Facilities and Parks Usage Bylaw (5-0)
• Received Committee Referral List as information (5-0)
• Received 2023 Annual Report – Community Services Division as information (5-0)
• Directed administration to append Office Policy Review Assessment to downtown incentive strategy work (5-0)
• Directed administration to create business plan option to regulate Saskatoon office space for 2025 budget (5-0)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance is reviewing several proposals regarding city-owned property and financial policies. This includes requests to sell multi-unit parcels in Aspen Ridge and receiving proposals for land sales under the Housing Accelerator Fund. The committee will also consider amendments to policies for reserves and capital project borrowing.

• Land sale proposals for 2401 Broadway Avenue and 2525th Street East via the Housing Accelerator Fund
• Request to sell multi-unit parcels in Aspen Ridge through an open market approach
• Proposed amendments to City Council Policy C003-003 regarding reserves for future expenditures
• Proposed amendments to City Council Policy C03-027 regarding borrowing for capital projects
• Amendments to Waterworks and Electric Light and Power bylaws regarding commercial utility deposits

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance authorized the sale of several city-owned parcels, including sites for the Housing Accelerator Fund. The committee also recommended updates to city policies regarding reserves and capital project borrowing.

• Recommended amendments to Policy C03-003, Reserves for Future Expenditures (3-0)
• Recommended amendments to Policy C03-027, Borrowing for Capital Projects (3-0)
• Recommended amendments to Waterworks and Electric Light and Power Bylaws regarding commercial utility deposits (3-0)
• Authorized open market sale of Aspen Ridge multi-unit parcels CC, DD, EE, FF, GG, and W (3-0)
• Authorized receiving proposals for city-owned land sales to support affordable housing under the Housing Accelerator Program (3-0)
• Received 2023 Annual Financial Report for Saskatoon Land (3-0)
• Received 2023 Public Accounts (3-0)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Property Maintenance Appeal Board will hold a hearing regarding an order to remedy a bylaw contravention. The matter involves appeal 10-2024 for the property located at 1524 Central Avenue.

• Appeal 10-2024: Order to remedy contravention of Bylaw No. 8175 at 1524 Central Avenue

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The committee is reviewing updates to the Green Cart program and the Home Energy Loan Program. Members are also considering a $710,000 budget shift for 9-1-1 technology and flood control plans near the University of Saskatchewan.

• Proposal to reduce winter green cart collection frequency to once every four weeks from December 1 to March 31.
• Budget reallocation of $710,000 from Fire Station No. 5 Replacement to Fire Communications Centre Technology.
• Proposed agreement with University of Saskatchewan for a dry pond at Cumberland Avenue South and 14th Street East.
• Approval of noise bylaw extensions for six special events, including Canada Day Saskatoon.
• New sewer rate framework for Martensville.

The committee recommended several initiatives to City Council, including a joint flood mitigation project with the University of Saskatchewan and a balanced funding split for community energy loans. It also approved noise bylaw extensions for six special events and recommended a budget shift for fire communications technology.

• Recommended approval of Community Energy Loan Program 'Option 1: Balanced Funding Split' (3-0)
• Recommended reducing winter Green Cart collection to once every four weeks from Dec 1 to March 31 (3-0)
• Recommended bylaw amendments to the Home Energy Loan Program Bylaw, 2021 (3-0)
• Recommended agreement with University of Saskatchewan to build a dry pond for flood mitigation (3-0)
• Recommended wastewater treatment volumetric charges and pipeline asset management fees for Martensville (3-0)
• Approved Noise Bylaw extensions for six outdoor special events (3-0)
• Recommended shifting $710,000 from Fire Station No. 5 Replacement to Fire Communications Centre Technology (3-0)

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation is reviewing proposals for transit fare changes and taxi rate increases. The committee also considered speed limit reductions on Dudley Street and Wiggins Avenue North. Additionally, members discussed the Broadway Bridge Rehabilitation project.

• Proposal for children in Grade 8 and under to ride Saskatoon Transit for free
• Recommendation to increase total taxi fares by approximately 5%
• Proposed speed limit reductions from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on Dudley Street and Wiggins Avenue North
• Request for early tender and funding transfer for Broadway Bridge Rehabilitation
• Amendments to The Sidewalk Clearing Bylaws, 2005

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommended several updates to City Council, including free transit for children and taxi fare increases. The committee also proposed speed limit reductions on two streets and approved the tender for Broadway Bridge rehabilitation.

• Recommended free transit for children in Grade 8 and under with self-verification (4-0)
• Recommended increasing total taxi fares by approximately 5% (3-0)
• Recommended amendments to The Sidewalk Clearing Bylaw, 2005 (4-0)
• Recommended reducing speed limits from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on Dudley Street and Wiggins Avenue North (4-0)
• Recommended approval of 2024 tender and funding transfer for Broadway Bridge Rehabilitation (4-0)
• Received information regarding bus safety issues presented by Mary Fedun (4-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

City Council is reviewing several land use and rezoning applications, including a large retail development at 110 Marquis Drive West. The meeting also includes discussions on street closures in Nutana and a proposed borrowing authorization for a city-owned organics facility.

• Authorization to borrow up to $22,110,000 for a City-owned organics processing facility
• Discretionary Use Application for a retail store or shopping centre (over 5,000m²) at 110 Marquis Drive West
• Proposed rezoning of 128, 140, 168 and 182 Wall Street from B3 to B6 District
• Proposed rezoning in Marquis Industrial from IH2 to IH and FUD(H) Districts
• Proposed partial lane closure for portions of 11th Street East and Saskatchewan Crescent East

Saskatoon City Council approved a discretionary use for a large retail store at 110 Marquis Drive West and passed three rezoning bylaws affecting Wall Street, Marquis Industrial, and Brighton neighbourhoods. Council also authorized up to $22.1 million in borrowing for a city-owned organics processing facility in a 6-4 vote. Additionally, Council passed a bylaw to close a portion of Lane 200 and 300 Block 11th Street East, directing administration to report on mitigation options for residents.

• Approved Discretionary Use for retail store at 110 Marquis Drive West (10-0)
• Passed Bylaw 9993 rezoning Wall Street from B3 to B6 District (9-1)
• Passed Bylaw 9997 rezoning Marquis Industrial from IH2 to IH/FUD(H) (10-0)
• Passed Bylaw 9994 rezoning Brighton Neighbourhood to R2/RMTN/RM3 (10-0)
• Passed Bylaw 9995 amending procedures and sidewalk vending policy (10-0)
• Passed Bylaw 9996 closing portion of 11th Street East lane (9-0)
• Authorized $22.1M borrowing for organics processing facility (6-4)
• Directed administration to report on lane closure mitigation options (9-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

City Council is reviewing several major infrastructure and policy items, including a budget increase for the Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm Project. The agenda also includes proposals for new flood control measures in Cumberland Park and the establishment of a city-wide High School Land Levy.

• Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm: proposed $4.07 million budget increase
• Establishment of a new 'High School Land Levy' for future school sites
• Approval of $1,036,719.95 in recreation and community development tax abatements
• Construction of a dry storm pond in Cumberland Park scheduled for 2025
• Expansion of the Residential Parking Program via Bylaw No. 7862 amendments

City Council approved a $22.1M capital project for an organics processing facility after a tied vote and subsequent reconsideration. Other key actions included endorsing the Saskatoon Freeway Phase 2 report and allocating $702,400 for public washrooms and drinking water.

• Approved $22.1M city-owned organics processing facility (6-5)
• Endorsed Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning Study Phase 2 (6-5)
• Allocated $702,400 for public washrooms and drinking water (11-0)
• Established new High School Land Levy and increased project P.02600 by $10.842M (11-0)
• Approved $4.07M and $2.56M budget increases for Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm (Unanimous)
• Approved expropriation of land for Neault Road widening (11-0)
• Authorized $48.6M borrowing for utilities capital projects (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.03M in recreation and community development tax abatements (Unanimous)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing several proposals related to the Housing Accelerator Fund, including changes to zoning bylaws and the Official Community Plan. The meeting also includes recommendations for two residential care home applications in the Brighton neighbourhood.

• Residential Care Home application at 334 Taskamanwa Street
• Residential Care Home application at 338 Taskamanwa Street
• Proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 8770 (Zoning Bylaw) regarding four-unit developments
• Proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 9700 (Official Community Plan)
• Corridor Growth Boundary and Land Use Amendments

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended that City Council consider amendments to the Zoning Bylaw and Official Community Plan tied to the Housing Accelerator Fund, including making residential care homes a permitted use on designated sites, corridor growth boundary changes, and Official Community Plan amendments. It also recommended approval of two residential care home discretionary use applications at 334 and 338 Taskamanwa Street. Items on permitting up to four units in all residential zoning districts and four storeys within the Transit Development Area were deferred to a special meeting after the commission lost quorum. All recorded motions carried; no vote tallies were recorded.

• Recommended council approve residential care home at 334 Taskamanwa Street for up to 15 residents and two staff (carried)
• Recommended council approve residential care home at 338 Taskamanwa Street for up to 15 residents and two staff (carried)
• Recommended council consider Zoning Bylaw amendments for residential care homes under the Housing Accelerator Fund (carried)
• Recommended council consider Official Community Plan amendments for the Corridor Growth Boundary and land use (carried)
• Recommended council consider Official Community Plan amendments under the Housing Accelerator Fund (carried)
• Deferred four-units-in-all-residential-zones item to a special meeting due to loss of quorum
• Deferred four-storeys-within-Transit-Development-Area item to a special meeting due to loss of quorum
• Deferred Report of the Chair to a special meeting due to loss of quorum

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is scheduled to conduct a series of public hearings for various property appeals. The session includes both residential and commercial appeal categories.

• Residential appeal hearings for properties including 2404 8th Street East and 3002 Taylor Street East
• Commercial appeal hearings for properties including 416 21 St Street East and 742 Spadina Crescent East
• Multiple property assessments to be reviewed, such as 2309 Hanselman Place and 203 Packham Avenue

LICENCE APPEAL BOARD

The Licence Appeal Board will hold a hearing to consider Appeal 1-2024. This appeal concerns the cancellation of a taxi licence.

• Appeal 1-2024: Taxi Licence & Cancellation of Licence

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee will review reports regarding management and master plans for the Small Swale and Richard St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. The committee will also consider designating a member to attend an upcoming Natural Asset Valuation Workshop.

• Natural Asset Valuation Workshop attendance designation
• Small Swale and Richard St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area management plans
• Water Conservation Program and Strategy Implementation update
• 2024 Statement of Expenditures review

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee voted to send a feedback letter to City Council regarding the Small Swale and Richard St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area Natural Area Management and Conceptual Master Plans. The committee also designated Palash Sanyal and Manvi Ghai to attend the Natural Asset Valuation Workshop on June 19, 2024. Other items, including updates and the 2024 budget statement, were received as information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved sending a feedback letter to City Council on the Small Swale and Richard St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area plans (carried)
• Designated Palash Sanyal and Manvi Ghai to attend the Natural Asset Valuation Workshop on June 19, 2024 (carried)
• Approved the minutes of the March 15, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Received the Chair's report (carried)
• Received the Education Subcommittee update (carried)
• Received the Water Conservation and Quality Management Subcommittee update (carried)
• Received the 2024 Statement of Expenditures (carried)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Board is reviewing a recommendation to appoint Cameron McBride as Chief of Police for a five-year term. The meeting also includes reviews of 2023 annual reports regarding use of force, contact interviews, and police evasion incidents.

• Appointment of Cameron McBride as Chief of Police for a five-year term
• 2023 Annual Use of Force Board Report
• 2023 Annual Evade Police Incidents Board Report
• 2023 Contact Interview Policy and Audit report
• Quarterly Crime Activity and Trends report (January 1 to March 31, 2024)

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners unanimously appointed Cameron McBride as Chief of Police for a five-year term. The Board also approved a board member evaluation process and amended the Measurement and Evaluation Committee's terms of reference. Several reports were received as information, including the 2023 Use of Force Annual Report and the Federally Funded Human Trafficking Response Team report. The Board moved in camera to discuss exempt matters and later voted to keep those discussions confidential.

• Appointed Cameron McBride as Chief of Police for a five-year term (7-0)
• Approved a board member evaluation process as set out in the May 16, 2024 report (6-0, Mayor Clark absent)
• Amended Measurement and Evaluation Terms of Reference to add evaluation responsibility and change membership (6-0, Mayor Clark absent)
• Received the Federally Funded Human Trafficking Response Team report (7-0)
• Received the Contact Interview Policy and Audit - 2023 report (7-0)
• Received the Use of Force 2023 Annual Report (7-0)
• Received the Evade Police Incidents 2023 Annual Report (7-0)
• Received the Quarterly Crime Activity and Trends report for January 1 to March 31, 2024 (7-0)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Property Maintenance Appeal Board will hold a public hearing regarding an order to remedy a contravention of Bylaw No. 8175. The board is reviewing Appeal 9-2024 related to property maintenance and nuisance abatement.

• Appeal 9-2024: Order to Remedy Contravention at 4 Connaught Place

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review a proposal to allow organizations up to two proclamations per year and add requests for lighting displays at civic facilities. The meeting also includes reports on the 2024 local government elections and police service communications.

• Amendment to Flag and Proclamations Policy (C01-028)
• Saskatoon Police Service report on community policing
• 2024 Local Government Election polling locations and hours
• Remuneration of election officials
• 2023 Progress Report on the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan

The committee recommended updating the Flag and Proclamations Policy to allow organizations two proclamations annually and to include lighting displays at civic facilities. Members also requested reports on increasing councillor resources and the feasibility of full-time councillor roles.

• Recommended allowing organizations up to two proclamations per calendar year (10-0)
• Recommended adding lighting displays at civic facilities to the Flag and Proclamations Policy (10-0)
• Requested report on options to increase councillor resources, staffing, and allowances (10-0)
• Requested report on population thresholds and jurisdictional scan for full-time councillor models (10-0)
• Referred police community governance report to Administration for a 4-month progress update (10-0)
• Received information reports on strategic plan progress, service savings, and public washroom access (10-0)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is scheduled to hear an appeal regarding a denied development permit. The hearing involves properties located at 108, 108A, and 110 111th Street West.

• Appeal 6-2024: Development Permit Denial for 108, 108A and 110 111th Street West

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee will review updates from various subcommittees and receive a statement of budget expenditures. The committee is also set to provide direction on educational material options presented by the Education and Awareness Subcommittee.

• Review of educational material options and pricing
• Education and Awareness Subcommittee April 2024 report
• Deafblind Subcommittee verbal update
• Review of 2024 Budget Statement of Expenditures
• Update on 2024 work plan categories

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee deferred the creation of educational materials pending an update from Administration. The committee also received reports on Deafblind services and the 2024 work plan.

• Deferred creation of educational materials until Administration provides an update
• Adopted minutes from March 8, 2024 meeting
• Confirmed agenda as presented

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The committee will receive verbal updates regarding the cancellation of the Oskāyak High School Community Art Project. Members will also hear a presentation on Sidewalk Stamps and an update on the Artist Mentorship program.

• Oskāyak High School Community Art Project cancellation update
• Sidewalk Stamps presentation by Leu Webb
• Artist Mentorship update
• Review of 2024 PAAC expenditures
• Adoption of March 8, 2024, meeting minutes

The Public Art Advisory Committee confirmed its agenda and adopted minutes from its March 8, 2024 meeting. The committee received verbal updates on budget timelines, staffing changes, and the cancellation of the Oskāyak High School Community Art Project. It confirmed meeting dates for June 21 and November 15, and noted that a July 26 placeholder meeting was cancelled. No funding or project approvals were decided.

• Confirmed agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted March 8, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Received Chair's verbal update on budget timeline, meeting dates, and update requests (carried)
• Received Manager Community Development update on staffing and Oskāyak High School Community Art Project cancellation (carried)
• Received Arts and Grants Consultant update including Leu Webb sidewalk stamps presentation and artist mentorship program (carried)
• Confirmed June 21 subcommittee meeting at 3:30 p.m.
• Confirmed November 15 regular meeting; July 26 placeholder cancelled
• Received current Statement of Expenditures (carried)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing on May 9, 2024, to review six commercial property tax appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled for this session. The agenda lists specific property addresses and roll numbers for the cases to be heard.

• Commercial appeal 60-2024 at 2325 Preston Avenue South
• Commercial appeal 67-2024 at 134 Primrose Drive
• Commercial appeal 68-2024 at 3310 8th Street East
• Commercial appeal 83-2024 at 300 Confederation Drive
• Commercial appeal 107-2024 at 201 1st Avenue South

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting to approve co-sponsorships for cultural events and review the 2024 budget. The most significant decision involves providing direction on proposed revisions to the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Policy. The committee will also receive verbal updates on reconciliation initiatives and health equity work.

• Direction on proposed revisions to the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Policy
• Approval of $1,000.00 co-sponsorship for Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Inc.'s Black History Month Commemoration
• Approval of co-sponsorship for Saskatoon Norooz Gala 2024 (amount redacted)
• Approval of co-sponsorship for A Worship Experience by For Kingdom and Light Ministries (amount redacted)
• Approval of co-sponsorship for Saskatoon Super League IV by India Canada Cultural Association (amount redacted)

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee denied co-sponsorship funding applications from the Saskatoon Iranian Cultural Association, For Kingdom and Light Ministries, and the India Cultural Association. The Committee approved a $1,000 payment to Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Inc. for a Black History Month event and formed a new Annual Planning and Retreat Subcommittee. Several verbal updates on community events and policy work were received as information.

• Denied co-sponsorship application from Saskatoon Iranian Cultural Association
• Denied co-sponsorship application from For Kingdom and Light Ministries
• Denied co-sponsorship application from India Cultural Association
• Approved $1,000 cheque to Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Inc.
• Formed Annual Planning and Retreat Subcommittee
• Received verbal updates on immigration, health equity, and reconciliation events
• Received Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Policy information
• Received 2024 Statement of Expenditures

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services is reviewing several financial and land-use proposals. Key items include the establishment of a new High School Land Levy and a significant budget increase for indoor recreation and leisure centre land purchases.

• Establishment of a new 'High School Land Levy' to fund future school sites
• $10.842M increase for Capital Project P.02600 Indoor Recreation Facilities
• $585,281 in cash awards for community groups under the Social Services Category
• Approval of $1,036,719.95 in recreation and community development tax abatements
• Proposed approach for incentives funded by the Housing Accelerator Fund

The Standing Policy Committee unanimously recommended approving incentives funded by the Housing Accelerator Fund. It also recommended establishing a new High School Land Levy and increasing a capital project budget by $10.842M for land purchases. Additionally, the committee approved $585,281 in community group cash grants and recommended $1,036,719.95 in tax abatements to City Council.

• Recommended approving Housing Accelerator Fund incentives (6-0)
• Recommended establishing High School Land Levy and renaming School Land Levy (5-0)
• Recommended increasing Capital Project P.02600 by $10.842M for land purchase (5-0)
• Approved $585,281 in Assistance to Community Groups cash grants (5-0)
• Recommended approving $1,036,719.95 in tax abatements (5-0)
• Forwarded street name correction request to Civic Naming Committee (6-0)
• Received information regarding Pleasant Hill Dental neighbourhood concerns (6-0)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance is reviewing several administrative reports and recommendations for City Council. Key items include a proposal to make eBills the default for utility customers and authorization for a $48.6 million loan for utilities capital projects.

• Proposal to make eBill the default option for utility billing customers
• Authorization to borrow up to $48.6M via serial debenture for utilities capital projects
• Acquisition of land from U-Haul Co. (Canada) Ltd. for $46,160 for 17th Street Extension
• Expropriation of land for Neault Road widening and intersection alterations
• Receipt of 78.22 acres of riverbank lands donated by P.R. Developments Ltd.

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance recommended several land acquisitions and a significant borrowing authorization to City Council. The committee also approved lease renewals for Essex Plaza and the sale of city-owned property in the Brighton neighbourhood.

• Recommended $48.6M borrowing for utilities capital projects (6-0)
• Recommended eBill as the default option for utility billing (5-0)
• Recommended expropriation of land for Neault Road widening (6-0)
• Approved five-year lease renewals for three Essex Plaza properties (6-0)
• Authorized sale of Brighton Multi Unit Parcels A and C via open market (6-0)
• Recommended $46,160 purchase of land from U-Haul for 17th Street extension (6-0)
• Authorized receipt of 78.22 acres of donated riverbank lands (6-0)
• Recommended amendment to Council Policy No. C03-036 regarding budget contingency (6-0)

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation is reviewing several infrastructure proposals, including sidewalk widening and new neighborhood bikeways. The committee will also consider amendments to the Residential Parking Program Bylaw and review community access concepts for Montgomery Place.

• Approval of Option 2A (widening to the west with a separated sidewalk) for 2nd Avenue/3rd Avenue improvements
• Implementation of a neighbourhood bikeway on Route 6 in 2025
• Proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7862, The Residential Parking Program Bylaw, 1999
• Review of Montgomery Place Neighbourhood Access Concepts regarding 11th Street grade separation
• Public requests to speak regarding traffic lights at Cornish Road and Preston Avenue

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommended several infrastructure and policy changes to City Council, including specific road widening and bikeway deployment. The committee also moved to amend the Residential Parking Program Bylaw.

• Recommended Option 2A (Widen to the West – Separated Sidewalk) for 2nd/3rd Avenue improvements (6-0)
• Recommended implementing a neighbourhood bikeway on Route 6 via rapid deployment (6-0)
• Recommended 2025 installation of Route 6 from College Drive to 14th Street (6-0)
• Recommended considering the remainder of Route 6 for the 2026-2027 budget process (6-0)
• Recommended approval of amendments to Bylaw No. 7862, The Residential Parking Program Bylaw, 1999 (6-0)
• Directed Transportation Department to report back on traffic flow at Cornish Road, Preston Avenue South, and Hunter Road (5-0)
• Received information regarding cycling in Saskatoon (6-0)
• Received information regarding Montgomery Place Neighbourhood Access Concepts (6-0)

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services is reviewing several major infrastructure proposals. Key items include budget increases for the Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm and the establishment of a $22.1 million organics processing facility.

• Approval of full-scope design and construction for Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm with a $4.07 million budget increase
• Establishment of a $22,110,000 capital project for a City-owned Organics Processing Facility
• Proposed dry storm pond construction in Cumberland Park for 2025 to mitigate flooding
• $419,300 budget increase for the Regional Fire Training Facility via contributions from Warman and Martensville
• Approval in principle of Natural Area Management Plans for Small Swale and RSBBAA

The committee recommended several infrastructure projects to City Council, including a new organics processing facility and a solar farm. Other recommendations included flood mitigation in Cumberland Park and a regional fire training agreement.

• Recommended $22.11M for city-owned organics processing facility (3-2)
• Recommended full-scope Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm with $6.6M budget increase (5-0)
• Recommended $419,300 increase for Regional Fire Training Facility via Warman and Martensville contributions (4-1)
• Recommended dry storm pond construction in Cumberland Park for 2025 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Natural Area Management Plans for Small Swale and RSBBAA (5-0)
• Recommended extending Overdose Outreach Team funding and tasks (5-0)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing to consider one residential property assessment appeal for 323 25th Street West. No commercial appeals are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public and will take place in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

• Residential appeal hearing for property at 323 25th Street West (Roll No. 494926150, Appeal File 7-2024)
• No commercial appeal hearings scheduled

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is scheduled to conduct a public hearing regarding one residential property appeal. There are no commercial appeal hearings listed for this meeting.

• Residential Appeal 21-2024: 201-211 Avenue D North

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing several land use applications, including a large-scale retail center and industrial rezoning in Marquis Industrial. The Commission is also providing feedback on a governance review for the Development Appeals Board.

• Discretionary Use Application for a retail store or shopping centre (over 5,000m2) at 110 Marquis Drive West
• Proposed rezoning of 128, 140, 168 and 182 Wall Street from B3 to B6 District
• Proposed rezoning in Marquis Industrial from IH2 District to IH and FUD(H) Districts
• Governance review regarding the Development Appeals Board and Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve a large retail development at 110 Marquis Drive West and rezoning for Marquis Industrial. The Commission also recommended approving the rezoning of 128, 140, 168, and 182 Wall Street from B3 to B6 District, contrary to Administration's recommendation to refuse it.

• Recommended approval of retail store/shopping centre (5,000m²+) at 110 Marquis Drive West
• Recommended approval of rezoning 128, 140, 168, and 182 Wall Street from B3 to B6 District
• Recommended City Council direct Administration to explore a restrictive covenant for Wall Street lots to prevent surface parking
• Recommended approval of rezoning Marquis Industrial from IH2 District to IH and FUD(H) Districts
• Approved providing feedback on Governance Review [GPC2024-0402] to City Clerk's Office by May 17, 2024
• Defeated motion to recommend refusal of Wall Street rezoning (9-0)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Saskatoon Development Appeals Board agenda contains only procedural items. No specific development appeals or case details are provided in the document.

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is scheduled to conduct hearings for two commercial property appeals. There are no residential appeal hearings listed for this meeting.

• Commercial Appeal 85-2024: 247 Evergreen Sq
• Commercial Appeal 88-2024: 1218 Baltzan Blvd

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - SPECIAL

The agenda for this special meeting consists only of procedural items. The Board will confirm the agenda and move into an in-camera session to consider matters exempt from public view.

• Confirmation of the agenda
• Motion to move In Camera to consider exempt matters

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

City Council is scheduled to vote on the 2024 property tax and Business Improvement District (BID) levies, including a proposed $3,000,000 appeal contingency for the Commercial/Industrial class. The meeting includes decisions on a new city-owned organics processing facility, a five-year tax abatement for Drake Meats Inc., and the restructuring of multiple appeal boards via a series of bylaws. Additionally, Council will approve budget adjustments for storm sewer improvements and the disposal of elm wood.

• Consideration of Bylaw No. 9989 (Saskatoon Property Tax), No. 9988 (School Division Property Tax), and No. 9987 (BID Levy) for 2024
• Addition of a $3,000,000 appeal contingency to the 2024 property tax levy for the Commercial/Industrial class
• Approval of a five-year 100% tax abatement for Drake Meats Inc. at 919 71st Street East
• Direction to pursue Option 3: building a City-owned Organics Processing Facility
• Approval of a $130,000 capital project to purchase 47 golf carts

City Council decided to build a city-owned organics processing facility following an in-camera session. The council also passed the 2024 Property Tax Bylaw and approved several amendments to city appeal boards and traffic regulations.

• Approved building a City-owned Organics Processing Facility (6-5)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9989, The Saskatoon Property Tax Bylaw, 2024 (9-1)
• Approved $130,000 for 47 golf carts from Golf Course Capital Reserve
• Approved 100% five-year tax abatement for Drake Meats Inc. at 919 71st Street East
• Approved $3M commercial appeal contingency for 2024 property tax levy
• Rescinded 2018 ban on installing additional billboards on public right-of-way (9-1)
• Approved $60,000 for road safety recommendation 8 at College Drive and Wiggins Avenue (10-1)
• Approved $6,930 to acquire 0.014 acres from Saskatoon Food Bank for multi-use pathway

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

City Council will hold public hearings regarding several rezoning applications, concept plan amendments for the Kensington and Evergreen neighbourhoods, and updates to the Preston Crossing commercial area. The meeting also includes discussions on Housing Accelerator Fund amendments for accessory dwelling units.

• Discretionary Use Application for a Residential Care Home at 66 Bence Crescent
• Proposed Concept Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendment for Preston Crossing Regional Commercial Area
• Official Community Plan and Rezoning applications for 235 Horner Crescent
• Kensington Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Rezoning amendments
• Housing Accelerator Fund text amendments regarding Accessory Dwelling Units

Saskatoon City Council unanimously approved several land use changes, including a new residential care home at 66 Bence Crescent and concept plan amendments for Preston Crossing and Kensington. The council passed two bylaws related to the Housing Accelerator Fund, which changed text in the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, with votes of 5-2 after two councillors recused themselves due to conflicts of interest. Additionally, the council delegated authority to administration to grant vending rights for special events on public property.

• Approved Discretionary Use for Residential Care Home Type II at 66 Bence Crescent (9-0)
• Approved Preston Crossing Regional Commercial Area Concept Plan amendments (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9983 amending Direct Control District 3 for Preston Crossing (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9980 amending Official Community Plan for 235 Horner Crescent (9-0)
• Approved Evergreen Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendments for 235 Horner Crescent (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9981 rezoning 235 Horner Crescent from RMTN to B4A (9-0)
• Approved Kensington Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendments (9-0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 9982 rezoning Kensington area from RMTN/RMTN1 to RM3 (9-0)

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners met to adopt minutes and receive routine reports from the Interim Chief of Police. The agenda focused on informational updates regarding the Human Trafficking Response Team, the Vulnerable Persons Unit, and the Neighbourhood Safety Intervention Strategy Framework. No new ordinances, budget changes, or contract approvals were listed for decision.

• Adoption of minutes from the March 21, 2024 meeting
• Report on the Federally Funded Saskatoon Police Service Human Trafficking Response Team
• Report on the Vulnerable Persons Unit 2023 Annual Report
• Report on the Neighbourhood Safety Intervention Strategy Framework
• Delegation from Aaron Timoshyk of Quint Development Corporation

The Board of Police Commissioners directed the Saskatoon Police Service to review findings on social procurement and report back. The Board also deferred a matter regarding the Human Trafficking Response Team to a future meeting.

• Directed Saskatoon Police Service to review social procurement findings and report back (7-0)
• Deferred Human Trafficking Response Team matter to May 16, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Adopted March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Received reports on Vulnerable Persons Unit 2023 Annual Report and Neighbourhood Safety Intervention Strategy Framework (7-0)

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision met to conduct scheduled appeal hearings. There were no residential appeal hearings listed for this session.

• Commercial Appeal 22-2024 for 411 Ave P S was withdrawn

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION - SPECIAL MEETING

The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing several deferred applications regarding land use and zoning. These include residential care home permits, neighborhood concept plan amendments, and new regulations for accessory dwelling units.

• Discretionary Use Application for a Residential Care Home Type II at 66 Bence Crescent
• Proposed rezoning and land use map amendments for 235 Horner Crescent
• Kensington Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment and rezoning from RMTN/RMTN1 to RM3 District
• Zoning bylaw amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units via the Housing Accelerator Fund
• Allocation of $7,000 budget for 2024 planning conference attendance

The Municipal Planning Commission forwarded four recommendations to City Council regarding residential care homes, land use map amendments, and accessory dwelling units. The Commission also approved budget allocations for members to attend planning conferences.

• Recommended approval of Residential Care Home Type II at 66 Bence Crescent (Carried)
• Recommended approval of OCP Land Use Map, Evergreen Concept Plan amendment, and rezoning at 235 Horner Crescent (Carried)
• Recommended approval of Kensington Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment and rezoning to RM3 District (Carried)
• Recommended approval of Housing Accelerator Fund amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units (Carried)
• Approved conference attendance for Kreg Harley, Derek Cameron, Josh Delainey, and Mostofa Kamal (Carried)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will consider approving co-sponsorships for the Saskatoon Norooz Gala 2024 and A Worship Experience, both deferred from a previous meeting due to loss of quorum. The committee will also review proposed revisions to the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Policy and receive updates on its work plan, budget, and subcommittee activities.

• Co-sponsorship for Saskatoon Norooz Gala 2024 (amount not specified)
• Co-sponsorship for A Worship Experience (amount not specified)
• Proposed revisions to Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Policy
• Follow-up report and $1,000.00 cheque for Black History Month Commemoration
• 2024 budget statement of expenditures

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to approve the Terms of Reference for the new Saskatoon Appeal Board, which will replace the Development Appeals Board and Municipal Planning Commission. The committee will also receive information on the VIA Rail and CN Main Line proposal and the 2024 local government elections. Additionally, the committee will table a governance review report for consideration at a future meeting.

• Approval of Terms of Reference for the new Saskatoon Appeal Board [GPC2023-0601]
• Tabled report on Governance Review of Development Appeals Board and Municipal Planning Commission [GPC2024-0402]
• Information report on VIA Rail and CN Main Line Proposal [GPC2023-1201]
• Information report on 2024 Local Government Elections – Appointment of Returning Officer [GPC2023-0502]
• Information report on Council Communications and Constituency Relations Allowance update [GPC2024-0404]

The Governance and Priorities Committee recommended that City Council approve the Terms of Reference for the new Saskatoon Appeal Board. The committee also tabled a governance review of the Development Appeals Board and Municipal Planning Commission until June. Several information reports were received, including a proposal regarding VIA Rail and CN Main Line.

• Recommended approval of Saskatoon Appeal Board Terms of Reference (10-0)
• Tabled Governance Review of Development Appeals Board and Municipal Planning Commission to June 12, 2024 (10-0)
• Approved forwarding VIA Rail and CN Main Line Proposal report to Mayors of Lloydminster, Warman, and Yorkton (10-0)
• Received information on emergency shelters, 2024 election returning officer, and constituency relations allowances (10-0)
• Directed recommended board and commission appointments be reported to the April 24, 2024 meeting (9-0)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is scheduled to conduct a hearing for a single commercial property appeal. There are no residential appeal hearings listed for this meeting.

• Commercial Appeal Hearing (File 3-2024) for 480 1st Ave N

DOWNTOWN EVENT AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY GROUP

The advisory group will meet to review minutes and hold a presentation from the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Saskatoon. The agenda also includes a scheduled round table discussion.

• Presentation by Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce / Downtown Saskatoon
• Round table discussion
• In Camera session regarding Economic/Financial and Other Interests

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is scheduled to conduct a hearing for a single commercial property appeal. There are no residential appeal hearings listed for this meeting.

• Commercial Appeal Hearing: 365 Horner Cres (Appeal File 10-2024)

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services is reviewing several administrative reports. Key items include requests for capital project approvals for golf courses and updates on the Pleasant Hill Village revitalization project.

• Approval of $130,000 to purchase 47 golf carts from the Golf Course Capital Reserve
• Proposal to cease a $34,000 annual transfer to the Public Housing Subsidy account for Pleasant Hill Village
• Redirection of an estimated $137,000 remaining in the Pleasant Hill Village Capital Budget
• Approval of funding allocations for 2024 Environment Category community group grants
• Information regarding the acquisition of zebras for the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo

The committee approved funding for environmental community grants and recommended a $130,000 purchase of golf carts. It also recommended that City Council reallocate approximately $137,000 from the Pleasant Hill Village Capital Budget to a rink project, washroom accessibility grants, and affordable housing.

• Approved 2024 Assistance to Community Groups Cash Grants for Environment Category (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve $130,000 for 47 golf carts from Golf Course Capital Reserve (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council cease $34,000 annual transfer to Public Housing Subsidy account in 2024 (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council allocate $50,000 of Pleasant Hill Village funds to Pleasant Hill Rink Project (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council allocate $50,000 of Pleasant Hill Village funds to Washroom Accessibility Grant(s) (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council allocate remaining Pleasant Hill Village funds (est. $37,000) to Affordable Housing Reserve (Unanimous)
• Forwarded 2024 Public Art Advisory Committee Work Plan to City Council for information (Unanimous)
• Forwarded 2024 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Work Plan to City Council for information (Unanimous)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance is reviewing several financial reports, including a proposed $3,000,000 commercial appeal contingency. The committee is also considering tax abatement applications for business incentives and land acquisition for a multi-use pathway.

• Proposed five-year 100% tax abatement for Drake Meats Inc. at 919 71st Street East
• Proposed $112,250 bonus payment to SREDA
• Proposed $3,000,000 appeal contingency for the 2024 Commercial/Industrial property tax levy
• $6,930.00 land acquisition from Saskatoon Food Bank for Avenue P South pathway
• Approval of SREDA 2024 Key Performance Indicators and Targets

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance recommended several financial measures to City Council, including a $3 million tax levy contingency and a bonus payment to SREDA. The committee also recommended a tax abatement for Drake Meats Inc. and the purchase of a small land parcel for a multi-use pathway.

• Recommended 100% five-year tax abatement for Drake Meats Inc. at 919 71st Street East (5-0)
• Recommended $112,250 bonus payment and 2024 KPIs for SREDA (5-0)
• Recommended approval of SREDA business incentive tax abatements (5-0)
• Recommended $3,000,000 appeal contingency for 2024 Commercial/Industrial property tax levy (5-0)
• Recommended $6,930 purchase of 0.014-acre land from Saskatoon Food Bank Inc. for Avenue P South pathway (5-0)
• Adopted March 6, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Property Maintenance Appeal Board will hold a public hearing on April 3, 2024, to review one appeal. The item involves an Order to Remedy Contravention under Bylaw No. 8175 - The Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003. No attachments or additional details were provided in the agenda.

• Appeal 8-2024 regarding 349 Vancouver Avenue South
• Review of Order to Remedy Contravention under Bylaw No. 8175

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will conduct public hearings regarding two appealed development permit denials. The board will review the merits of the appeals for properties located at 805 Avenue W North and 107 Ells Crescent.

• Appeal 3-2024: Appeal of a development permit denial at 805 Avenue W North
• Appeal 4-2024: Appeal of a development permit denial at 107 Ells Crescent

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation is reviewing several deferred items, including amendments to the Traffic Bylaw and vending rights for special events. The committee will also consider recommendations for road safety improvements at College Drive and Wiggins Avenue.

• Proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw
• Delegated authority for special event vending rights on public property
• Implementation of road safety audit recommendations for College Drive and Wiggins Avenue
• Review of the City of Saskatoon Impound Lot business model
• Update on pedestrian underpasses

The committee recommended several policy and bylaw changes to City Council, including delegated authority for special event vending and updates to the Traffic Bylaw. It also approved including a $229,000 pedestrian underpass improvement project in a future budget and rescinded a 2018 directive banning new billboards on public right-of-ways.

• Recommended delegating authority for special event vending rights on public property (4-0)
• Recommended amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw (4-0)
• Approved including Circle Drive West Pedestrian Underpasses Improvement Project (~$229,000) in next budget process (4-0)
• Recommended implementing 11 specific recommendations from the College Drive and Wiggins Avenue Road Safety Audit (4-0)
• Denied recommendation to implement Road Safety Audit recommendation 8 (2-2)
• Rescinded 2018 directive prohibiting additional billboards on public right-of-way (4-0)
• Forwarded 2024 Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan to City Council (4-0)

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Committee is reviewing several infrastructure and utility proposals, including the development of a city-owned organics processing facility. Other items include budget adjustments for drainage improvements and scope changes for solar energy implementation.

• Recommendation to pursue building a City-owned Organics Processing Facility
• $216,000 budget transfer from Park Upgrades to Storm Sewer Trunk and Collection Capacity Program
• Scope adjustment for Utility Solar Scale Energy Implementation to include up-front design and construction
• Approval of the 2024 elm wood disposal plan
• Request for amendment to the Noise Bylaw by DTN YXE

The committee recommended that City Council pursue the construction of a city-owned organics processing facility. Other key actions included approving the 2024 elm wood disposal plan and requesting reports on noise bylaw enforcement and maple bug mitigation.

• Recommended City Council pursue building a City-owned Organics Processing Facility (3-1)
• Recommended City Council approve the 2024 elm wood disposal plan (5-0)
• Recommended $216,000 budget shift from Park Upgrades (P.00901) to Storm Sewer Trunk and Collection Capacity Program (P.01619.06) (3-0)
• Requested Administration report on maple bug mitigation measures and complaints (5-0)
• Requested Administration report on amplified noise enforcement and bylaw improvement options (5-0)
• Forwarded Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee 2024 Work Plan to City Council (5-0)
• Deferred Utility Solar Scale Energy Implementation project pending May report on second phase options (4-0)
• Directed Administration to convene a stakeholder group for elm disposal processes (5-0)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - SPECIAL

This agenda for the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners special meeting contains only boilerplate interface text and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be scheduled but the agenda provides no substantive content for residents.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

Saskatoon City Council is holding a public hearing to consider two land-use items: a discretionary use application for a private school at 38 23rd Street East, and a proposed amendment to the North Partnership for Growth District Official Community Plan land use map for a Viking Land Corp property. The council will also receive a list of proclamation and flag raising requests for February 2024. The meeting includes standard procedural items like agenda approval and adoption of previous minutes.

• Discretionary Use Application for a Private School at 38 23rd Street East (unit 205A Pacific Avenue), submitted by Andrea Calow
• Bylaw Nos. 9964 and 9965 for the P4G District OCP Land Use Map Amendment for Viking Land Corp. (Pt. NW 10-37-4-W3)
• Public hearing for the private school application with notification to adjacent landowners within 150 metres
• Adoption of minutes from the February 28, 2024 Public Hearing meeting
• List of Proclamation and Flag Raising Requests for February 2024

At its March 27, 2024 public hearing, Saskatoon City Council approved a discretionary use application by Andrea Calow to operate a private school with studio space at 38 23rd Street East (unit 205A Pacific Avenue), subject to permit and plan conditions. Council also gave first, second, and third readings to Bylaw Nos. 9964 and 9965, amending the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth District Official Community Plan land use map for Viking Land Corp. on Pt. NW 10-37-4-W3. Both items passed unanimously 9-0, with Councillors Gersher and Hill absent. The meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m.

• Approved discretionary use application for a private school with studio space at 38 23rd Street East (unit 205A Pacific Avenue), subject to obtaining a Development Permit and other permits, and final plans matching submitted plans (9-0)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw Nos. 9964 and 9965 (Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth District Official Community Plan land use map amendment, Viking Land Corp., Pt. NW 10-37-4-W3) (9-0)
• Gave second reading to Bylaw Nos. 9964 and 9965 (9-0)
• Gave third reading and passed Bylaw Nos. 9964 and 9965, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and seal (9-0)
• Approved the agenda as amended to add two letters requesting to speak on Item 6.1.2 (9-0)
• Approved minutes of the February 28, 2024 public hearing meeting (9-0)
• Received information on flag raising and proclamation requests for February 2024 (9-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

City Council is meeting for its regular business session, where it will vote on a consent agenda containing recommendations from several committees. Key items include allocating up to $25 million in internal borrowing for a community energy loan program, approving new rebate values for the Home Energy Loan Program, and deciding on temporary taxi licence changes. The council will also consider a report on the Saskatoon Freeway Planning Study Phase 2 and several routine appointments and bylaw amendments.

• Up to $25M internal borrowing for community energy loan program covering residential, multi-unit, and commercial sectors
• Approval of new Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) rebate values effective April 1, 2024
• Renewal of 21 temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licences until 2032 and granting 8 enterprise and 6 additional temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licences
• Transfer of $5,746,794 surplus to Snow and Ice Management Contingency Reserve and $4,198,484 to Fiscal Stabilization Reserve
• Endorsement request for Saskatoon Freeway Planning Study Phase 2

City Council authorized the acquisition of approximately 420 acres of land for $4,034,500. The council also amended the Vehicles for Hire Bylaw to increase taxi licenses and deferred a vote on the Saskatoon Freeway project pending provincial guidance. Additionally, budget increases for fire apparatus and stations were approved.

• Approved $4,034,500 purchase of ~419.96 acres from L&L Gravel & Ranching Co. Ltd. (8-0)
• Approved 16 Enterprise Taxi Licenses and 14 Additional Temporary Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licenses (9-1)
• Renewed terms for 21 temporary wheelchair accessible taxis until June 30, 2032 (10-0)
• Deferred Saskatoon Freeway Phase 2 vote to request provincial guiding principles (6-4)
• Approved $1.62M for fire pumper replacements and $1.86M for a new fire pumper (8-0)
• Allocated up to $25M in internal borrowing for Community Energy Loan Programs (Unanimous)
• Established $41,325,000 funding for Housing Accelerator Fund Capital Project P.10103 (Unanimous)
• Transferred $5,746,794 to Snow and Ice Management Contingency Reserve (8-0)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing five reports from administration, all of which are recommendations to be forwarded to City Council for public hearings. These include a residential care home application, a concept plan and zoning text amendment for Preston Crossing, an OCP amendment and rezoning in Evergreen, a Kensington neighbourhood rezoning, and accessory dwelling unit bylaw amendments under the Housing Accelerator Fund. The commission will also consider adopting previous minutes and allocating a $7,000 budget for conference attendance.

• Discretionary Use Application for Residential Care Home Type II at 66 Bence Crescent (max 9 residents, 2 staff)
• Concept Plan and Zoning Bylaw text amendment for Direct Control District 3 (Preston Crossing)
• OCP Land Use Map amendment, Evergreen Concept Plan amendment, and rezoning at 235 Horner Crescent
• Kensington Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment and rezoning from RMTN/RMTN1 to RM3 District
• Housing Accelerator Fund – Accessory Dwelling Units zoning bylaw amendments

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve amendments to the Direct Control District 3 Concept Plan and Zoning Bylaw No. 8770 for the Preston Crossing Regional Commercial area. Most other agenda items were deferred to future meetings due to a loss of quorum.

• Recommended approval of Direct Control District 3 Concept Plan and Zoning Bylaw No. 8770 amendments for Preston Crossing Regional Commercial area (Carried)
• Deferred Residential Care Home Type II application at 66 Bence Crescent to April 11, 2024
• Deferred OCP Land Use Map and Rezoning for 235 Horner Crescent to April 11, 2024
• Deferred Kensington Neighbourhood Concept Plan Amendment and Rezoning to April 11, 2024
• Deferred Housing Accelerator Fund – Accessory Dwelling Units item to April 11, 2024
• Deferred Report of the Chair to April 30, 2024
• Deferred 2024 Planning Conferences item to April 11, 2024

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is meeting to hear property assessment appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled; one commercial appeal for 2402 7th St E will be heard. The meeting is open to the public.

• Commercial appeal hearing for 2402 7th St E (Roll No. 525416120, File 13-2024)
• No residential appeal hearings scheduled

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Board approved the 2023 Strategic Plan Status Report and appointed members to the 2024 Governance and Measurement and Evaluation committees. The Board also requested reports on community policing deployment and SPS audit reporting options.

• Approved 2023 Strategic Plan Status Report (7-0)
• Appointed 2024 Measurement and Evaluation Committee (7-0)
• Appointed 2024 Governance Committee (7-0)
• Requested SPS and City Finance explore options for reporting audit results to the Board (7-0)
• Resolved to urge Ministry of Social Services and Ministry of Corrections and Policing to promote Missing Youth Sask App (7-0)
• Requested SPS report on planned deployment of community policing resources (7-0)
• Forwarded community policing report to Saskatoon City Council (7-0)
• Forwarded Fairhaven crime statistics request to SPS Administration (7-0)

STREET ACTIVITY SUBCOMMITTEE

The Street Activity Subcommittee is meeting to appoint a chair for 2024, confirm the agenda, adopt minutes from December 13, 2023, and receive verbal updates from the chair and program manager. Members will also receive the Community Support Program Supervisor's quarterly report covering December 2023 to February 2024. No decisions on street activity permits or projects are on the agenda.

• Appointment of a chair for 2024 (DeeAnn Mercier was 2023 chair)
• Adoption of minutes from December 13, 2023 meeting
• Community Support Program Supervisor's Quarterly Report (Dec 2023–Feb 2024, ADV2024-0303)
• Verbal updates from Chair and Program Manager

The Street Activity Subcommittee appointed Randy Pshebylo as Chair for 2024. Program Manager Brent Penner reported that City Council has decided the Subcommittee will operate under the command of the Saskatoon Fire Department in the future. The committee also received a quarterly report on the Community Support Program and a letter of comments from Sherry Tarasoff.

• Randy Pshebylo appointed Chair for 2024 (Carried)
• Agenda amended to include Sherry Tarasoff's comments (Carried)
• Minutes from December 13, 2023, adopted (Carried)
• Report on future Fire Department command received (Carried)
• Community Support Program quarterly report received (Carried)

CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION

This is a special strategic planning session of Saskatoon City Council held entirely in camera (closed to the public) under Section 94(4) of The Cities Act. No public attendance is permitted, and no agenda items or attachments are listed beyond the single in-camera item. The meeting is scheduled for one hour at Wanuskewin Heritage Park.

• In camera strategic planning session under Section 94(4) of The Cities Act
• No public attendance
• No listed agenda items or attachments

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board is holding a public hearing to consider an Order to Remedy Contravention issued under the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw. The agenda lists only this single item, with no attachments or details provided.

• Public hearing on an Order to Remedy Contravention under Bylaw No. 8175

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 discussion topics.

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its 2024 work plan, which includes researching funding for the Heritage Conservation Program and exploring property designations. The committee will also review 2023 year-end expenditures and provide direction on how to allocate the approved 2024 budget of $17,900.

• Review of 2024 work plan including Indigenous Heritage and downtown heritage elements
• Allocation of $17,900 approved 2024 budget
• Review of 2023 expenditures including $9,200 for Doors Open Event
• Discussion on securing additional funding for the Heritage Conservation Program

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee approved its 2024 budget allocation, dividing the $17,900 approved budget among conferences and research ($5,700), the Heritage Awards Program ($9,200), Doors Open ($2,500), Heritage Festival ($300), and memberships ($200). The committee added a seventh work plan item, 'Heritage Awards Program – The Future,' and received updates including that the City Archives will close April 8 and reopen in June at 202 - 4th Avenue North. No substantive decisions were made on heritage designations or policy changes; most items were received as information.

• Approved 2024 budget allocation: Conferences/Education/Research $5,700; Heritage Awards Program $9,200; Doors Open $2,500; Heritage Festival $300; Memberships $200 (carried)
• Added work plan item #7 'Heritage Awards Program – The Future' (carried)
• Confirmed the agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the February 20, 2024 regular meeting (carried)
• Received Chair's verbal update on a pre-meeting Heritage Conservation Program workshop (carried)
• Received City Archivist update: archives moving from 224 Cardinal Crescent to 202 - 4th Avenue North, closed April 8, reopening in June (carried)
• Received subcommittee updates under Items 6.3.1 to 6.3.4 as information (carried)
• Received information on Heritage Plan and Policy discussion (carried)

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee voted to send a feedback letter to City Council regarding the Saskatoon Freeway Planning Study - Phase 2 Endorsement Request. A funding request from the Saskatchewan Environmental Society was withdrawn before the meeting. The committee also received updates on its 2024 work plan and budget expenditures.

• Approved sending feedback letter to City Council on Saskatoon Freeway Planning Study - Phase 2
• Confirmed agenda with withdrawal of Saskatchewan Environmental Society funding request
• Approved minutes from February 16, 2024 meeting
• Received information on 2024 Statement of Expenditures

DOWNTOWN EVENT AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY GROUP

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but no specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its 2024 work plan for submission to City Council, provide feedback on proposed revisions to the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Policy, and consider co-sponsorship requests for two community events. The committee will also receive verbal updates from members and review its budget expenditures.

• Approve 2024 Work Plan for submission to City Council by March 31, 2024
• Provide feedback on proposed revisions to Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Policy
• Co-sponsorship request for Saskatoon Norooz Gala 2024 (March 16, 2024) - amount redacted
• Co-sponsorship request for A Worship Experience (July 28, 2024) - amount redacted
• Review 2024 budget statement of expenditures

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee approved its 2024 Work Plan for submission to City Council by March 31, 2024. The committee also approved revisions to the Sponsorship Application Form and Evaluation Matrix. However, discussions on the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Policy, specific sponsorship requests, and the 2024 budget expenditures were deferred to the next meeting because the committee lost quorum.

• Approved 2024 Work Plan for submission to City Council
• Approved revisions to Sponsorship Application Form
• Approved revisions to Evaluation Matrix
• Deferred Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Policy discussion
• Deferred Saskatoon Norooz Gala 2024 sponsorship request
• Deferred A Worship Experience sponsorship request
• Deferred 2024 Budget Statement of Expenditures

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend several items to City Council, including disbanding the Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission and creating a new Council Compensation Review Committee. The committee will also consider registering the city's coat of arms and flag, amending bylaws for procedures and elections, and receive information reports on the Downtown Event and Entertainment District and strategic priorities.

• Disband Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission, repeal Bylaw No. 9242, create new Compensation Review Committee on 8-year cycle
• Apply to Canada Heraldic Authority to register City's coat of arms and flag
• Amend Schedule C of Bylaw No. 9170, The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 2014
• Amend Bylaw No. 8191, The Election Bylaw, 2012, for 2024 municipal and school board elections
• Receive 2023 Integrity Commissioner Annual Report as information

The Governance and Priorities Committee recommended replacing the Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission with a new Compensation Review Committee on an eight-year cycle. The committee also recommended registering the City's coat of arms and flag and amending election and procedure bylaws.

• Recommended disbanding Saskatoon Municipal Review Commission and creating a Compensation Review Committee (10-0)
• Recommended applying to Canada Heraldic Authority to register City coat of arms and flag (10-0)
• Recommended amendments to The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 2014 (10-0)
• Recommended amendments to The Election Bylaw, 2012 (10-0)
• Directed Administration to review policy on the number of annual proclamation requests per organization (10-0)
• Received 2023 Integrity Commissioner annual report as information (10-0)
• Received Downtown Event and Entertainment District funding strategy update (10-0)
• Recommended reporting board and committee appointments to March 27 meeting (10-0)

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive routine updates, including a verbal report from the chair, subcommittee updates on educational materials and deafblind services, and a review of the 2024 work plan and budget expenditures. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Education and Awareness Subcommittee to report on educational materials proposal for SPC on Transportation
• Deafblind Subcommittee verbal update
• 2024 work plan categories: Deafblind Services, Access Transit, Education, Civic Accessibility, Downtown and BRT Accessibility
• Budget expenditures statement for 2024 to be received

The committee deferred a proposal regarding educational materials to the May 2024 meeting for further review. Members received updates on the 'SnoWay' snow removal campaign and new sidewalk installations at St. Paul's Hospital.

• Confirmed agenda (Carried)
• Adopted February 9, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Deferred educational materials proposal to May 2024 meeting (Carried)
• Received information on Deafblind Subcommittee map and document strategy (Carried)
• Received information on Statement of Expenditures (Carried)

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Public Art Advisory Committee is meeting to finalize its 2024 work plan for submission to City Council, approve a draft letter requesting a call for empty plinths in the Placemaker Program, and receive updates on the Recovery Park project and a Nuit Blanche partnership proposal. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting minutes, confirming subcommittee appointments, and reviewing expenditures.

• Approve 2024 Work Plan for submission by March 31, 2024
• Approve draft letter to PDCS requesting call for empty plinths in Placemaker Program
• Receive update on Recovery Park project from Culture and Inclusion Manager
• Receive referral from Nuit Blanche Saskatoon exploring partnership for public art outreach
• Confirm subcommittee appointments for Public Education and Professional Development

The Public Art Advisory Committee approved its 2024 Work Plan for submission to City Council by March 31, 2024. The committee established two new subcommittees for Professional Development and Public Education, confirming their membership. Additionally, the committee decided to hold a draft letter regarding the Placemaker Program plinths rather than submitting it, after learning the plinths are already included in workplans.

• Agenda confirmed (Carried)
• Minutes from Feb 9, 2024 adopted (Carried)
• Information received on Chair's report and Recovery Park update (Carried)
• Information received on Nuit Blanche partnership proposal (Carried)
• Vice-Chair directed to write letter to Nuit Blanche re: future workshop (Carried)
• Professional Development Subcommittee membership confirmed (Carried)
• Public Education Subcommittee membership confirmed (Carried)
• 2024 Work Plan approved for submission to City Council (Carried)

CIVIC NAMING COMMITTEE

This agenda for the Saskatoon Civic Naming Committee meeting on March 7, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Property Maintenance Appeal Board is holding a public hearing on one appeal (Appeal 6-2024) regarding an Order to Remedy Contravention issued under Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw, 1991, for the property at 201 Maple Street East. The agenda contains no other items.

• Appeal 6-2024 regarding Order to Remedy Contravention under Bylaw No. 7200 (Traffic Bylaw, 1991) for 201 Maple Street East

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will consider several financial matters, including directing administration on developing city-owned land under the Housing Accelerator Fund, approving 2024 budgets for five Business Improvement Districts, and recommending how to allocate the 2023 year-end surplus. The committee will also review the Board of Revision's annual report and approve appointments of city representatives as proxies for various organizations' annual general meetings.

• Direct administration to proceed with Option 1 for Housing Accelerator Fund development of city-owned land
• Transfer $5,746,794 of 2023 surplus to Snow and Ice Management Contingency Reserve and $4,198,484 to Fiscal Stabilization Reserve
• Approve 2024 budgets for Downtown, Broadway, Riversdale, Sutherland, and 33rd Street Business Improvement Districts
• Renew lease with Tim Turple Holdings Inc. for 502 48th Street East for up to five years
• Approve four applications for 2024 Tag Days

Saskatoon's Standing Policy Committee on Finance met March 6, 2024 and recommended several items to City Council. The most contested was directing Administration to proceed with Option 1 on the Housing Accelerator Fund's development of city-owned land, which carried 3-2 with Councillors Jeffries and Mayor Clark opposed. The committee also recommended transferring a $5,746,794 surplus to the Snow and Ice Management Contingency Reserve and $4,198,484 to the Fiscal Stabilization Reserve, and approved several routine items including a lease renewal at 502 48th Street East and 2024 Business Improvement District budgets. All recommendations now go to City Council for final consideration.

• Recommended directing Administration to proceed with Option 1 on Housing Accelerator Fund development of city-owned land (3-2, Jeffries and Clark opposed)
• Recommended transferring $5,746,794 of surplus to Snow and Ice Management Contingency Reserve (5-0)
• Recommended transferring remaining $4,198,484 surplus to Fiscal Stabilization Reserve (5-0)
• Recommended approving 2024 budgets for five Business Improvement Districts (5-0)
• Approved lease renewal with Tim Turple Holdings Inc. for 502 48th Street East for up to five years (5-0)
• Approved four applications for 2024 Tag Days (5-0)
• Recommended forwarding 2023 Board of Revision Annual Report to City Council with additional information on two-year term consideration (5-0)
• Recommended appointing Mayor Clark as proxy for several city-affiliated corporation annual general meetings (5-0)

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services is meeting to consider several recommendations for City Council, including a $41.3 million increase to the Housing Accelerator Fund capital project, a 50% reduction in a tax abatement for Lighthouse Supported Living Inc., and approval of the Friends of the Bowl Foundation board. The committee will also receive an information report on neighbourhood character protection related to the Housing Accelerator Fund. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and conflict of interest declarations.

• Increase Capital Project P.10103 by $41,325,000 from CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund
• Reduce 2023 tax abatement for Lighthouse Supported Living Inc. by 50% to $24,051.54
• Approve Friends of the Bowl Foundation Inc. 2024 Board of Directors
• Grant exemptions to Council Policy C09-002 for affordable housing projects
• Receive information report on Housing Accelerator Fund – Neighbourhood Character Protection

Saskatoon's Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services met March 6, 2024 and recommended several items to City Council. It recommended establishing Capital Project P.10103 with initial funding of $41,325,000 from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's Housing Accelerator Fund, along with related policy exemptions and delegated authority for progress reports. It also recommended reducing the 2023 tax abatement for Lighthouse Supported Living Inc. by 50% to a total of $24,051.54, and approving the 2024 Board of Directors for Friends of the Bowl Foundation Inc. All recommendations carried unanimously; the committee also received an information report on the Housing Accelerator Fund and neighbourhood character protection.

• Recommended establishing Capital Project P.10103 with $41,325,000 from the Housing Accelerator Fund (6-0)
• Recommended exemptions to Council Policy C09-002 for affordable housing projects funded through the Housing Accelerator Fund (6-0)
• Recommended delegated authority for the Senior Financial Business Partner to sign progress reports and financial claims if required (6-0)
• Recommended reducing the 2023 Lighthouse Supported Living Inc. tax abatement by 50% to $24,051.54 (6-0)
• Recommended approving the 2024 Board of Directors for Friends of the Bowl Foundation Inc. and appointing Andrew Roberts or designate as proxy for the April 25, 2024 AGM (6-0)
• Received the Housing Accelerator Fund – Neighbourhood Character Protection report and forwarded it to City Council for information (6-0)
• Approved the February 7, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Confirmed the agenda as amended, adding three comment letters to Item 7.3.1 (5-0, Councillor Loewen absent)

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will consider recommending up to $10.5M in internal borrowing to fund community energy loan programs, and will review the Home Energy Loan Program's annual update and proposed rebate changes. The committee will also forward the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee's 2024 work plan to City Council for information. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and other procedural items.

• Recommendation to allocate up to $10.5M in internal borrowing for energy loan programs (Option 3b)
• Direct administration to apply to FCM Green Municipal Fund – Net Zero Transformation Pilot Program
• Proposed changes to Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) rebate values, effective April 1, 2024
• Forward 2024 Work Plan of Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee to City Council
• Adoption of minutes from February 6, 2024 meeting

The committee recommended that City Council allocate up to $25M in internal borrowing for a multi-sector energy loan program. It also recommended the approval of new Home Energy Loan Program rebate values effective April 1, 2024.

• Recommended $25M internal borrowing for residential, multi, and commercial energy loan programs (5-0)
• Recommended applying to the FCM Green Municipal Fund – Net Zero Transformation Pilot Program (5-0)
• Directed Administration to report on the proportion of buildings in each program sector (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 'Proposed HELP Rebate Values' effective April 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Forwarded the 2024 Work Plan for the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee to City Council (5-0)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

This is a procedural agenda for the Development Appeals Board meeting. The board will hear appeals, but no specific items are listed in the agenda. The meeting is open to the public.

• Appeal hearings
• Call to order
• Adjournment

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation will consider endorsing the Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning Study Phase 2 Functional Design Report (Option 2), a matter deferred from February 6, 2024. The committee will also review several other items including vending rights, traffic bylaw amendments, taxi licences, and billboards. Public submissions on the freeway study are included in the agenda.

• Endorsement of Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning Study Phase 2 (Option 2)
• Delegated authority for special events vending rights on public property (TS2024-0301)
• Amendments to Bylaw No. 7200, The Traffic Bylaw (TS2024-0302)
• Temporary taxi licence review: renew 21 wheelchair accessible taxis, add 14 more (TS2024-0303)
• Rescind 2018 direction against additional billboards on public right-of-way (TS2024-0307)

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation voted 3-1 to recommend City Council endorse the Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning Study – Phase 2 Functional Design Report (Option 2). It also unanimously recommended bylaw amendments to renew 21 temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licences to June 30, 2032 and add eight enterprise taxi licences and six temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licences. Several items were deferred to the April meeting or referred to City Council due to time constraints, and the committee received an information report on the shared electric kick scooter pilot.

• Recommended Council endorse Saskatoon Freeway Phase 2 Functional Design Report (Option 2) (3-1)
• Recommended bylaw amendments to renew 21 temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licences to June 30, 2032 (4-0)
• Recommended adding 8 enterprise taxi licences and 6 temporary wheelchair accessible taxi licences (4-0)
• Deferred Special Events Vending Rights on Public Property to April meeting
• Deferred Proposed Amendments to Traffic Bylaw No. 7200 to April meeting
• Referred Public Right-of-Way Billboards to City Council Regular Business meeting
• Deferred Impound Lot Business Model Review to April meeting
• Deferred Pedestrian Underpasses March 2024 Update to April meeting

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Saskatoon City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including the purchase of a property for a proposed downtown convention centre, amendments to the cannabis business licence bylaw, and a housing incentive for affordable units. The agenda also includes routine approvals of committee reports, annual reports, and appointments.

• Authorize purchase of 25 – 22nd Street from YMCA for $8,504,750 for proposed convention centre
• Approve $250,000 capital grant and $138,087 tax abatement for 24 affordable rental units at 355 Olson Lane East
• Amend Cannabis Business Licence Bylaw to remove sign, window, employee, and consumption requirements
• Approve 31st Street Bikeway Connection to 33rd Street Shared-use Pathway with option 5B
• Approve amendments to Private Sewer and Water Service Connection Bylaw for tapping services

Saskatoon City Council approved adding a criterion that future provincial shelters be at least 250 metres from elementary schools in the Saskatoon Public or Greater Saskatoon Catholic school systems (8-2). A second proposed criterion requiring at least 500 metres from an existing shelter was defeated on a tied 5-5 vote. Council also approved buying 25 – 22nd Street for $8,504,750.00 for the proposed convention centre and approved the 31st Street bikeway functional plan with option 5B (7-3).

• Approved 250m minimum distance from elementary schools for future provincial shelters (8-2)
• Defeated 500m minimum distance from existing shelters on tied vote (5-5)
• Approved purchase of 25 – 22nd Street for $8,504,750.00 for convention centre support
• Approved 31st Street Bikeway Connection to 33rd Street Shared-use Pathway functional plan with option 5B (7-3)
• Approved two-year agreement with Saskatoon Zoo Society for 2024-2025 with renewal option
• Approved $250,000 capital grant and five-year tax abatement estimated at $138,087 for 24 affordable rental units at 355 Olson Lane East
• Approved Bylaw No. 9960, The Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2024 (three readings, unanimous)
• Approved administration report on Building Standards operational changes and permit delays (9-1)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

This is a public hearing meeting of Saskatoon City Council. Council will hear public comments and consider several land-use applications and borrowing approvals. Key items include a discretionary use application for a place of worship, a concept plan amendment for Hampton Village Business Park, and a proposal to borrow up to $69.5 million for various capital projects.

• Discretionary use application for a place of worship at 3124 Millar Avenue
• Concept plan amendment for Hampton Village Business Park
• Intent to borrow up to $23.5M for Transit Replacement Bus Project
• Intent to borrow up to $23.076M for Transit Implementation Plan
• Proposed delegation of authority for Tag Day applications

City Council approved borrowing for several capital projects, including transit and fire station upgrades. The council also approved a new place of worship and amendments to the Hampton Village Business Park Concept Plan.

• Approved borrowing up to $23.5M for Transit Replacement Bus Project (10-0)
• Approved borrowing up to $23.076M for Transit Implementation Plan (10-0)
• Approved borrowing up to $8.028M for Wastewater Biosolids Forcemain (10-0)
• Approved borrowing up to $6.618M for New Fire Stations and Upgrades Project (10-0)
• Approved borrowing up to $5M for Landfill Optimization (10-0)
• Approved borrowing up to $2M for Indoor Recreation Facilities Project (10-0)
• Approved borrowing up to $1.282M for Corp Fuel and Fueling Infrastructure Management Project (10-0)
• Approved place of worship at 3124 Millar Avenue (10-0)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider a discretionary use application for a private school with studio space at 38 23rd Street East (unit 205A Pacific Avenue). The commission will also discuss conference attendance and adopt previous minutes. The agenda includes standard procedural items and one substantive land-use decision.

• Discretionary Use Application for private school at 38 23rd Street East (unit 205A Pacific Avenue), submitted by Andrea Calow
• Recommendation to forward approval to City Council subject to conditions including obtaining a Development Permit and Building Permit
• Discussion of 2024 planning conferences with a $7,000 budget for educational opportunities
• Adoption of minutes from January 30, 2024 meeting

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve a discretionary use application for a private school with studio space. The Commission also reviewed its 2024 educational budget for planning conferences.

• Recommended approval of private school application at 38 23rd Street East (CARRIED)
• Adopted minutes from January 30, 2024 meeting (CARRIED)
• Approved amended agenda (CARRIED)
• Deferred distribution of $7,000 conference budget until next meeting

BOARD OF REVISION

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding a public hearing on Feb. 22, 2024, to consider six property assessment appeals. The agenda lists residential and commercial appeal hearings, with specific properties to be reviewed. This is a quasi-judicial meeting where the board will hear arguments and render decisions on the appeals.

• Six property assessment appeals scheduled for hearing
• Residential and commercial appeal hearings on the agenda
• Appeal files 602-2023 through 609-2023 listed
• Properties include 1701 16th St W, 3030 Meadows Pky, 3014 Meadows Pky, 3012 Meadows Pky, 3066 Faithfull Ave, 2950 Miners Ave
• Meeting open to the public in Council Chamber, City Hall

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board is holding a public hearing on February 21, 2024, to consider five appeals against orders to remedy contraventions under the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw. One appeal has been withdrawn; the remaining four involve two properties. The board will decide whether to uphold, modify, or cancel the orders.

• Appeal 1-2024 - 307 3rd Street East - WITHDRAWN
• Appeal 2-2024 - 902 3rd Street East - 24-ORC-011
• Appeal 3-2024 - 902 3rd Street East - 24-ORC-012
• Appeal 4-2024 - 3602 Fairlight Drive - 24-ORC-017
• Appeal 5-2024 - 3602 Fairlight Drive - 24-ORC-018

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including appointing a vice chair, adopting minutes, and receiving updates. The main items are discussing the 2024 work plan, reviewing subcommittee memberships, and deciding how to allocate its $17,900 budget for the year.

• Appointment of Vice Chair for 2024
• Discussion of 2024 work plan, including heritage policy review and property designations
• Review and confirmation of subcommittee memberships
• 2024 budget allocation of $17,900
• 2023 budget actuals: Conferences $5,700, Heritage Awards $2,500, Doors Open $9,200, Heritage Festival $300, Memberships $200

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee appointed Sarah Marchildon as Vice Chair for 2024 and confirmed the membership lists for its four subcommittees. The committee directed staff to draft the 2024 Work Plan for submission to City Council by March 31, 2024. Discussion on the 2024 budget allocation was deferred to the next meeting.

• Sarah Marchildon appointed as Vice Chair for 2024
• 2024 Work Plan categories confirmed; draft due to Council by March 31
• Subcommittee memberships confirmed for Events, Policy, Education, and Intangible Heritage
• 90-minute workshop on Heritage Conservation Project scheduled before March meeting
• 2024 budget allocation discussion deferred to March meeting

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board has scheduled a hearing for February 20, 2024. The provided agenda contains no specific details regarding the appeals to be heard.

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to develop its 2024 work plan for submission to City Council. Members will also review the 2023 expenditure statement and determine how to distribute the approved 2024 budget of $7,800.

• Drafting of 2024 Work Plan due to City Council by March 31, 2024
• Allocation of $7,800 approved 2024 budget
• Review of 2023 expenditures including $5,500 for Public Education/Information Gathering
• Decision on whether an additional Education Subcommittee is required for 2024

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee approved its 2024 Work Plan for submission to City Council. The committee established two new subcommittees and allocated its $7,800 annual budget toward education and training.

• Approved 2024 Work Plan for submission to City Council by March 31, 2024
• Established Education Subcommittee comprised of all voting members
• Established Water Conservation and Quality Management Subcommittee comprised of all voting members
• Approved 2024 budget distribution: $7,000 for Education and $800 for Training
• Approved minutes from January 19, 2024 meeting

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is meeting publicly to adopt minutes, receive reports on the 2023 business plan and traffic enforcement, and consider approving an updated governance policy. The agenda also includes a letter from Saskatoon Search and Rescue and a move to closed session for exempt matters.

• Approve Governance Policy dated January 25, 2024
• Receive 2023 Business Plan Year End Report from Interim Chief of Police
• Receive 2023 Traffic Unit and Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan annual reports
• Receive Saskatoon Search and Rescue 2023 Year in Review letter
• Move in camera for exempt matters under Governance Policy No. 12.4

The Board approved a final version of its Governance Policy dated January 25, 2024. The meeting also included reports on 2023 business and traffic operations, as well as an update on the Police Chief recruitment process.

• Approved Governance Policy dated January 25, 2024 (6-0)
• Adopted public minutes from January 25, 2024 (6-0)
• Received 2023 Business Plan Year End Report (6-0)
• Received 2023 Annual Reports for Traffic Unit and Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (6-0)
• Received Saskatoon Search and Rescue 2023 Year in Review and approved thanks to President Dean Dodge (6-0)
• Received information regarding Police Chief recruitment (6-0)

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is deciding on the Downtown Event and Entertainment District, including approving convention centre Option 4b and authorizing the purchase of the YMCA property at 25 – 22nd Street for $8,504,750.00. They will also approve 2023 travel, training, car allowance, and communications expense allocations for council members. Several information reports on population, employment, and the downtown plan will be received, and the committee will move in camera for land negotiations and appointments.

• Approve Option 4b for convention centre design with west expansion and renovation of existing spaces
• Authorize purchase of YMCA property (25 – 22nd Street, ~0.97 acres) for $8,504,750.00
• Approve 2023 City Council travel and training expense allocations
• Approve 2023 City Council car allowance allocations
• Receive information reports on population, employment, and downtown event and entertainment plan

Saskatoon's Governance and Priorities Committee approved Option 4b for the Downtown Event and Entertainment District convention centre, including future expansion to the west and renovation of existing convention centre spaces. The committee also recommended that City Council authorize the purchase of 25 – 22nd Street from the Saskatoon Family YMCA for $8,504,750.00, with a deferred title transfer and closing. Several information reports were received, and the committee moved in camera to discuss land negotiations, verbal updates, and board appointments, directing that recommended appointments be reported to the February 28, 2024 Regular Business meeting. All substantive motions carried, though some members were absent for certain votes.

• Approved Option 4b for convention centre design, including west expansion and renovation (7 in favour, 4 absent)
• Recommended City Council authorize purchase of 25 – 22nd Street from YMCA for $8,504,750.00 (7 in favour, 4 absent)
• Approved allocation of 2023 travel and training expenditures (7 in favour, 4 absent)
• Approved allocation of 2023 car allowance expenditures (7 in favour, 4 absent)
• Received information reports 8.3.1 to 8.3.5 as information (7 in favour, 4 absent)
• Moved in camera to consider land negotiations, verbal updates, and appointments (7 in favour, 4 absent)
• Directed that recommended board appointments be reported to February 28, 2024 Regular Business meeting (7 in favour, 4 absent)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - SPECIAL

This is a special meeting of the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners held via teleconference. The agenda is almost entirely procedural: it calls the meeting to order, confirms the agenda, and then moves into a closed in-camera session to discuss matters exempt from public disclosure under several laws. No public decisions or substantive items are listed.

• Move to in-camera session under Governance Policy 12.4, Bylaw 7531, Police Act 1990, and LAFIPPA

The Board of Police Commissioners met by teleconference on February 9, 2024, confirmed its agenda, and moved into a closed (in camera) session. After about five minutes in camera, the board voted to keep that information and discussion confidential. No substantive public decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 4:11 p.m.

• Confirmed the agenda as presented (4-0, two commissioners absent)
• Moved in camera to consider matters exempt from the public under cited bylaws and privacy legislation (4-0, two absent)
• Voted that the in camera information and discussion remain confidential (4-0, two absent)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:11 p.m.

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on options for reviewing minimum parking regulations, an administrative response on advertising for the Snow Angels program, and its 2024 work plan focusing on Deafblind services, transit, education, civic accessibility, and downtown/BRT accessibility. The committee will also adopt January minutes and review its budget expenditures.

• Verbal update on options for review of minimum parking regulations
• Administrative response on advertising focus for Snow Angels program
• 2024 work plan categories: Deafblind Services, Access Transit, Education, Civic Accessibility, Downtown/BRT Accessibility
• Adoption of January 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of 2024 budget expenditures

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee deferred the review of the Snow Angels Program to the March meeting. The committee received updates on minimum parking regulations and confirmed its 2024 work plan, which focuses on Deafblind services, transit, and civic accessibility. The Education and Awareness Subcommittee was directed to submit a proposal for educational materials to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

• Agenda amended to defer item 7.1 to March meeting (Carried)
• Minutes from January 12, 2024 adopted (Carried)
• Report on options for minimum parking regulations received (Carried)
• Education and Awareness Subcommittee to report back in March with proposal for educational materials (Carried)
• Snow Angels Program administrative response deferred (Item 7.1)
• 2024 Work Plan categories confirmed: Deafblind Services, Transit, Education, Civic Accessibility, Downtown/BRT (No update provided)
• Statement of Expenditures received (Carried)

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Public Art Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its 2024 work plan, review its terms of reference, and determine how to distribute its $10,000 budget. The committee will also receive verbal updates on a Plinth call for artists and a Public Art Projections itinerary, and will move in camera to advise on evaluating a Placemaker Program artwork.

• Draft 2024 work plan for submission to City Council by March 31, 2024
• Review of Public Art Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
• Determine distribution of $10,000.00 2024 budget
• Verbal update on Plinth call for artists and Public Art Projections itinerary
• In camera discussion on Placemaker Program artwork evaluation

The Public Art Advisory Committee voted to advise that the piece "Out from Out Where X" by Bryan Faubert be retired at the end of its lease in August 2024, with the supporting documentation and discussion kept In Camera under Section 16(1)(b) of LAFOIP. The committee distributed its $10,000.00 2024 budget equally, $5,000 to Public Education and $5,000 to Member Development, and struck two subcommittees for those mandates. It also agreed to draft a letter to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services requesting a call to fill empty plinths in the Placemaker Program, and agreed no changes to its Terms of Reference are requested at this time.

• Advised retiring "Out from Out Where X" by Bryan Faubert at end of lease in August 2024; documentation and discussion kept In Camera (CARRIED)
• Distributed $10,000.00 2024 budget: Public Education $5,000 and Member Development $5,000 (CARRIED)
• Struck Public Education Subcommittee and Professional Development Subcommittee (CARRIED)
• Directed drafting a letter to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services requesting a call to fill empty plinths in the Placemaker Program (CARRIED)
• Agreed no changes to the Terms of Reference are requested at this time
• Adopted minutes of the January 12, 2024 meeting (CARRIED)
• Confirmed agenda, with Item 10.1 considered immediately following Unfinished Business (CARRIED)
• Received verbal updates from the Chair and Arts and Culture Consultant (CARRIED)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, receive verbal updates from members, and consider drafting its 2024 work plan for submission to City Council. The committee will also vote on a co-sponsorship request from the Al Amal Club for a homeless care event, and review its 2023 budget expenditures.

• Approve minutes from January 11, 2024 meeting
• Draft 2024 work plan for submission to City Council by March 31, 2024
• Co-sponsorship request from Al Amal Club (University of Saskatchewan) for Homeless Care Initiative Event (amount redacted)
• Verbal updates: Reconciliation Saskatoon hackathon, Saskatoon Police Service fireside chats, Black History activities
• Review 2023 statement of expenditures

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee denied a co-sponsorship funding application from The Al Amal Club. The committee also instructed the Chair to draft the 2024 Work Plan for future discussion.

• Denied funding application for The Homeless Care Initiative Event (CARRIED)
• Instructed Chair to draft the 2024 Work Plan (CARRIED)
• Approved minutes from January 11, 2024 (CARRIED)
• Confirmed meeting agenda (CARRIED)

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will consider several recommendations to City Council, including amendments to the cannabis business licence bylaw, a two-year agreement with the Saskatoon Zoo Society, and amended incentives for an affordable housing project. The committee will also receive annual reports from the Civic Naming Committee, Public Art Advisory Committee, and Development Appeals Board, plus an odour mitigation update.

• Amend Bylaw No. 9525 to remove cannabis retail sign, window, employee, and consumption-related requirements
• Two-year agreement with Saskatoon Zoo Society for zoo education, Kinsmen Express Train, and concessions (2024-2025, renewable)
• Amend Innovative Housing Incentives for NewRock Developments: $250,000 capital grant and 5-year tax abatement (~$138,087) for 24 affordable units at 355 Olson Lane East
• Receive Civic Naming Committee report on new park and street names in Brighton, Aspen Ridge, and Rosewood
• Forward 2023 annual reports of Public Art Advisory Committee and Development Appeals Board to City Council

Saskatoon's Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services met on February 7, 2024 and forwarded several recommendations to City Council. It recommended a two-year agreement with the Saskatoon Zoo Society for 2024-2025, bylaw amendments to remove certain cannabis business licence requirements, and incentives for 24 affordable rental units at 355 Olson Lane East. All items carried unanimously; the meeting adjourned at 9:56 a.m.

• Recommended a two-year agreement with the Saskatoon Zoo Society for educational programming, Kinsmen Express Train and concession services at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo for 2024-2025, with an option to renew two more years (6-0)
• Recommended bylaw amendments to remove sign, window, minimum-employee, age and consumption-related requirements from The Cannabis Business Licence Bylaw, 2018 (6-0)
• Recommended approving $250,000 in previously approved capital grant funding toward 24 affordable rental units, as amended (6-0)
• Recommended a five-year incremental tax abatement estimated at $138,087 for 24 affordable rental units at 355 Olson Lane East by NewRock Developments, as amended (6-0)
• Forwarded the Public Art Advisory Committee 2023 Annual Report to City Council for information (5-0)
• Forwarded the Development Appeals Board 2023 Annual Report to City Council for information (5-0)
• Forwarded Kelsey Ford / Nuit Blanche Saskatoon correspondence to the Public Art Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Received the Civic Naming Committee Third and Fourth Quarter 2023 Report as information (5-0)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance is meeting to decide on several financial matters, including lease agreements for a parking lot and a jazz society space, changes to tag day approval authority, and property tax lien actions. They will also receive information reports on credit ratings and tax lien privacy. The meeting includes an in-camera session for confidential matters.

• Lease amendment for 232 and 240 Avenue C North with Saskatchewan Health Authority (six-month termination option)
• New 5-year lease for Saskatoon Jazz Society at 202 4th Avenue North (basement of Civic Square East)
• Proposal to delegate authority for Tag Day applications to Administration (Bylaw No. 9773)
• Instruction to City Solicitor to proceed with 2023 property tax liens under The Tax Enforcement Act
• Information reports on S&P Global Ratings 2022 and tax lien reporting privacy implications

Saskatoon's Standing Policy Committee on Finance met on February 7, 2024 and recommended several items to City Council, including an amendment to the lease terms for 232 and 240 Avenue C North with the Saskatchewan Health Authority and a new five-year lease with the Saskatoon Jazz Society for the "Bassment" at 202 – 4th Avenue North. The committee also recommended delegating authority to Administration to approve Tag Day applications and instructed the City Solicitor to act on 2023 property tax liens. All public items carried unanimously, with Mayor Clark absent for early votes and present for later ones. In camera, the committee extended the appointment of Internal Auditor Sohail Saleem to April 19, 2029.

• Recommended SHA lease amendment for 232 and 240 Avenue C North with six-month termination option (5-0, Mayor absent)
• Recommended new five-year Saskatoon Jazz Society lease for "Bassment" at 202 – 4th Ave with two five-year renewal options (5-0, Mayor absent)
• Recommended delegating Tag Day application approval to Administration and amending related policy and bylaws (5-0, Mayor absent)
• Recommended instructing City Solicitor to act on 2023 property tax liens under The Tax Enforcement Act (6-0)
• Directed Administration to include civic address alongside roll number in future property tax lien reports (6-0)
• Extended Internal Auditor Sohail Saleem's appointment to April 19, 2029 (6-0, in camera)
• Received S&P Global Ratings 2022 report and Property Tax Lien Reporting Privacy Implications report as information (6-0)

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The committee recommended that City Council approve amendments to Bylaw No. 8880, The Private Sewer and Water Service Connection Bylaw, 2010, and asked the City Solicitor to prepare them. It also directed administration to report back with a consultation process for immediate adjacent residences on utility pedestal installation for infills only, which carried 3-2. Two 2023 annual reports (Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee) were forwarded to City Council for information.

• Recommended Council approve amendments to Bylaw No. 8880 (Private Sewer and Water Service Connection Bylaw, 2010) (5-0)
• Requested City Solicitor prepare the required bylaw amendments (5-0)
• Directed administration to report back with a consultation process for immediate adjacent residences on utility pedestal installation for infills only (3-2)
• Forwarded Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee 2023 Annual Report to City Council for information (5-0)
• Forwarded Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee 2023 Annual Report to City Council for information (5-0)
• Adopted January 9, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Confirmed agenda as amended to add Ward Stebner letter to Item 7.3.1 (5-0)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will conduct hearings regarding two denied development permits. The board will review evidence and presentations for both cases during the session.

• Appeal 1-2024: Appeal of a development permit denial at 806 10th Street East
• Appeal 2-2024: Appeal of a development permit denial at 411 Confederation Drive

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation is meeting to consider several items, including endorsing the Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning Study Phase 2, approving a functional plan for the 31st Street Bikeway Connection to 33rd Street Shared-use Pathway, and granting Downtown Saskatoon sole concession rights for the 2024 Sidewalk Sale. The committee will also receive the 2023 Annual Report from the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee and an update on transit detours.

• Endorse Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning Study – Phase 2 (Option 2)
• Approve functional plan for 31st Street Bikeway Connection to 33rd Street Shared-use Pathway
• Grant Downtown Saskatoon sole concession for Sidewalk Sale, July 11-13, 2024
• Forward 2023 Annual Report of Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee to City Council
• Receive February 2024 update on Saskatoon Transit detours process

The committee recommended that City Council approve option 5B for the 31st Street Bikeway Connection to 33rd Street Shared-use Pathway. A request for sole concession for the July 2024 Downtown Saskatoon Sidewalk Sale was approved. The Saskatoon Freeway Planning Study was deferred to a future meeting.

• Recommended approval of 31st Street Bikeway Connection functional plan option 5B (5-1)
• Approved Downtown Saskatoon as sole agent for 2nd Avenue Sidewalk Sale vending and concessions (6-0)
• Deferred Saskatoon Freeway Planning Study – Phase 2 to March 5, 2024 (6-0)
• Forwarded 2023 Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee Annual Report to City Council (6-0)
• Received information on Saskatoon Transit Detours Process update (6-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

Saskatoon City Council holds a public hearing to consider three items: a rezoning in Aspen Ridge, closure and sale of a right-of-way in Pleasant Hill, and an amendment to procedures and committees bylaws. Public submissions are accepted until 5 p.m. the Monday before the meeting.

• Rezoning Aspen Ridge from FUD to RM3, R1A, RMTN1 and FUD(H) districts (Bylaw No. 9955)
• Closure of lane portion at 1900 block 20th Street West and 200 block Avenue S South, sale to SaskBuilds for $29,840 + GST (Bylaw No. 9956)
• Procedures and Committees Amendment Bylaw, 2024 (Bylaw No. 9954)
• Adoption of Dec 20, 2023 public hearing minutes
• Proclamation and flag raising requests for December 2023

City Council passed three bylaws during the public hearing meeting. This included rezoning in the Aspen Ridge neighbourhood and the closure and sale of a right-of-way in Pleasant Hill. Council also approved an amendment to the Procedures and Committees Bylaw.

• Approved rezoning of Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood from FUD District to RM3, R1A, RMTN1 and FUD(H) Districts (10-0)
• Approved closure of right-of-way at Lane 1900 Block 20th Street West and 200 Block Avenue S South (10-0)
• Approved sale of former Pleasant Hill right-of-way to Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement for $29,840.00 + GST (10-0)
• Approved The Procedures and Committees Amendment Bylaw, 2024 (9-1)
• Approved December 20, 2023 Public Hearing meeting minutes (10-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

City Council is reviewing several property purchases, including land for a new fire station and storm system upgrades. The agenda also includes proposed amendments to the Traffic Bylaw regarding accessible parking and new regulations for tree protection.

• Land acquisition for New Fire Hall Station No. 11 at 2502 Dawes Avenue for $330,000 plus fees
• Purchase of land at 302 Melville Street for $486,000 for storm system upgrades
• Withdrawal of $736,849.40 from the Property Realized Reserve for land development costs
• Proposed amendments to the Traffic Bylaw regarding accessible parking review
• Proposed Tree Protection Bylaw and new Trees on City Property policy

City Council approved the Tree Protection Bylaw 2024 and updated the Trees on City Property policy. The council also authorized land acquisitions for a new fire station and storm system upgrades, and approved a procurement approach for the Downtown Event and Entertainment District.

• Passed Tree Protection Bylaw 2024 (8-3)
• Approved new Trees on City Property policy (9-2)
• Passed Building Bylaw 2024 and Plumbing Bylaw 2024 (11-0)
• Approved $355,000 land acquisition for Fire Station No. 11 (11-0)
• Approved $486,000 land purchase for CN Industrial storm system upgrades (11-0)
• Approved procurement approach for Downtown Event and Entertainment District private partner (11-0)
• Repealed Taxicab Licenses – Allocation Criteria Policy (10-0)
• Approved $736,849.40 withdrawal from Property Realized Reserve (11-0)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider two development items: a discretionary use application for a place of worship at 3124 Millar Avenue and a concept plan amendment for the Hampton Village Business Park. The commission will also handle routine administrative matters, including appointing a chair and vice-chair for 2024 and adopting previous minutes. Recommendations for both development items are to be forwarded to City Council for final decision.

• Discretionary Use Application for a place of worship at 3124 Millar Avenue, submitted by Pelumi Okumodi, recommended for approval subject to conditions
• Concept Plan Amendment Application for Hampton Village Business Park, recommended for approval by City Council
• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024 (Kreg Harley was Chair, Kojo Anaman was Vice-Chair in 2023)
• 2024 membership list includes reappointments and new terms for public and school board representatives
• 2024 meeting dates scheduled from January 30 to December 17

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve a place of worship at 3124 Millar Avenue and amendments to the Hampton Village Business Park Concept Plan. The commission also appointed its 2024 leadership and received updates on the Housing Accelerator Fund.

• Appointed Kreg Harley as Chair for 2024 (Carried)
• Appointed Joshua Delainey as Vice-Chair for 2024 (Carried)
• Recommended approval of place of worship at 3124 Millar Avenue (Carried)
• Recommended approval of Hampton Village Business Park Concept Plan amendments (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from November 21, 2023 (Carried)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024, receive the Saskatoon Police Service 2024 Business Plan, and consider renewing the Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG) membership at a cost of $5,332.05. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and moving into a closed session.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024 using a blind process
• Saskatoon Police Service 2024 Business Plan presented for information
• CAPG membership renewal at $5,332.05
• Adoption of minutes from December 21, 2023 public meeting
• Move to in camera session for exempt matters

The Board of Police Commissioners unanimously appointed Commissioner S. Greyeyes as Chair and Commissioner B. Penner as Vice-Chair for 2024. The Board also approved the renewal of its membership in the Canadian Association of Police Governance for $5,332.05 and agreed to send a response letter to provincial ministers regarding supportive housing gaps. An in-camera session was held, but the details of those discussions remain confidential.

• Appointed Commissioner S. Greyeyes as Chair for 2024 (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner B. Penner as Vice-Chair for 2024 (5-0)
• Renewed CAPG membership at $5,332.05 (5-0)
• Approved sending response letter to provincial ministers on supportive housing (5-0)
• Received 2024 SPS Business Plan report (5-0)
• Moved to In Camera session (5-0)
• Kept In Camera discussions confidential (5-0)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will conduct hearings regarding a denied development permit and an order to remedy a contravention. One scheduled appeal for 806 10th Street East has been rescheduled to February 6, 2024.

• Appeal 39-2023: Development Permit Denial at 1209 Aird Street
• Appeal 40-2023: Order to Remedy Contravention at 146 Weyakwin Drive

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to establish its leadership and work plan for 2024. The committee will also review budget allocations and approve various membership renewals.

• Appointment of a new Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024
• Drafting of the 2024 Work Plan for submission by March 31, 2024
• Review of the $17,900 approved budget for 2024
• Payment of $52.50 for Heritage Saskatchewan/National Trust of Canada membership renewal
• Payment of $30.00 for Saskatoon Heritage Society membership renewal

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee met on January 23, 2024 and appointed Stevie Horn as Chair for 2024, deferring the Vice-Chair appointment to its February 20 meeting. The committee also deferred its 2024 work plan, subcommittee membership, and 2024 budget allocation to the February meeting. It approved payment of three membership and event fees totaling $147.50 and received information items on committee orientation, 2024 membership, meeting dates, and subcommittee updates. No substantive heritage designations or policy changes were decided.

• Appointed Stevie Horn as Chair for 2024 (carried)
• Deferred Vice-Chair appointment to February 20 meeting (carried)
• Deferred 2024 work plan to February 2024 meeting (carried)
• Deferred subcommittee membership appointments to February 2024 meeting (carried)
• Deferred 2024 budget allocation to February meeting (carried)
• Approved payment of Heritage Saskatchewan/National Trust membership $52.50, Saskatoon Heritage Society membership $30.00, and Heritage Festival booth $65.00 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of November 14, 2023 regular meeting (carried)
• Confirmed agenda as presented (carried)

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee appointed Angela Spence as Chair and John Paul Wasan as Vice-Chair for 2024. It appointed Carmen Gilmore and Robin Steeg to the Environmental Grant Program Adjudication Committee, and formed a Work Plan Subcommittee made up of all voting members. The committee deferred deciding how to distribute its $7,800 2024 budget to its February 16, 2024 meeting.

• Appointed Angela Spence as Chair for 2024 (carried)
• Appointed John Paul Wasan as Vice-Chair for 2024 (carried)
• Appointed Carmen Gilmore and Robin Steeg to the Environmental Grant Program Adjudication Committee (carried)
• Formed a Work Plan Subcommittee of all voting members (carried)
• Directed the workplan be drafted through the Work Plan Subcommittee for committee approval (carried)
• Received the Natural Areas Policy Framework report as information (carried)
• Deferred the 2024 budget distribution decision to the February 16, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Approved the November 17, 2023 minutes (carried)

CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION

This is a special strategic planning session of Saskatoon City Council, held entirely in camera (closed to the public) under Section 94(4) of The Cities Act. No public attendance is permitted, and the agenda contains only this single closed session item with no attachments or details. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no public decisions or discussions listed.

• In camera strategic planning session under Section 94(4) of The Cities Act
• No public attendance permitted
• No attachments or agenda details provided

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review the procurement approach for a private partner to manage operations of anchor facilities in the Downtown Event and Entertainment District. The meeting also includes information reports on funding strategies and various appointments and resignations to be discussed in camera.

• Approval of private partner procurement approach for Downtown Event and Entertainment District anchor facilities
• Information report on Downtown Event and Entertainment District funding strategy
• Appointments for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, Pension Benefits Committee, and Saskatoon Public Library
• Resignations from Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, Public Art Advisory Committee, and Seasonal Pension Plan Board

The Governance and Priorities Committee recommended that City Council approve the procurement approach for a private partner to manage anchor facilities in the Downtown Event and Entertainment District. The committee also directed administration to consider wage livability and job creation in the bidder's approach.

• Recommended approval of private partner procurement for Downtown Event and Entertainment District anchor facilities (8-0)
• Directed Administration to report potential wording for bidder requests regarding good jobs and wage livability (6-2)
• Defeated motion to remove Civic Revenues - Trends and Analysis from City Council Referral List (4-4)
• Authorized Mayor, Councillors Donauer and Dubois to discuss land negotiation information with SUMA representatives (7-0)
• Approved reporting recommended Board and Commission appointments to the January 31, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Adopted minutes from December 12, 2023 meeting (8-0)

BOARD OF REVISION - ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

The Saskatoon Board of Revision is holding its annual organizational meeting to appoint a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Panel Chairs for 2024, and to adopt the 2023 minutes. The board will also receive reports on its 2023 statistics and the 2024 reassessment cycle, and consider designating Veritext Legal Solutions Canada, Inc. as court reporting provider for 2024/2025. Several items, including the appointment of legal counsel and review of manuals, will be discussed in camera.

• Appointment of Board Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024
• Appointment of Panel Chairs for 2024
• Designation of Veritext Legal Solutions Canada, Inc. as court reporting provider for 2024/2025
• 2023 Final Statistical Overview report
• 2024 Reassessment Cycle Year 4 report

The Board of Revision appointed its Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024 and selected a court reporting service provider. The Board also approved its 2024 policy manuals and the reappointment of legal counsel.

• Appointed Cameron Choquette as Chair for 2024 (Carried)
• Appointed June Bold as Vice-Chair for 2024 (Carried)
• Designated Veritext Legal Solutions Canada, Inc. as court reporting and transcription provider for 2024/2025 (Carried)
• Approved reappointment of legal counsel for 2024 (Carried)
• Approved 2024 Policy and Procedures Manual and Member Handbook subject to edits (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from January 12, 2023 (Carried)

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving its 2023 annual report and drafting its 2024 work plan. The agenda also includes appointing a chair and vice-chair, confirming 2024 meeting dates, and receiving updates on accessibility initiatives such as parking regulations and downtown event district engagement.

• Approve 2023 Annual Report for submission to City Council by March 31, 2024
• Draft 2024 Work Plan for submission to Standing Policy Committee on Transportation
• Appoint Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024
• Receive administrative response on accessible engagement for Downtown Event & Entertainment District
• 2024 approved budget is $3,000 for conferences and education

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee approved its 2023 Annual Report for submission to City Council by March 31, 2024, and agreed to draft its 2024 Work Plan for the same deadline. Julia Adamson was appointed Chair and Darren Gilchrist Vice Chair for 2024, and subcommittee memberships were confirmed. Several items were deferred to the February meeting, including a review of minimum parking regulations and further discussion on hosting an expo.

• Appointed Julia Adamson as Chair and Darren Gilchrist as Vice Chair for 2024 (carried)
• Approved 2023 Annual Report for submission to City Council by March 31, 2024 (carried)
• Agreed to draft 2024 Work Plan for submission to City Council by March 31, 2024 (carried)
• Confirmed subcommittee memberships for Education and Awareness and Deafblind subcommittees (carried)
• Deferred review of minimum parking regulations to February meeting (carried)
• Deferred further discussion on hosting an expo to February meeting (carried)
• Received information on 2024 membership, meeting dates, and budget (carried)

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Public Art Advisory Committee meets to finalize its 2023 annual report and draft its 2024 work plan for submission to City Council. The body will also appoint a new Chair and Vice-Chair, confirm the 2024 meeting schedule, and review the $10,000 annual budget.

• Approval of the updated 2023 Annual Report for submission to City Council by March 31, 2024
• Drafting of the 2024 Work Plan for submission to City Council by March 31, 2024
• Appointment of a new Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2024 term
• Review of the 2024 budget, which is set at $10,000.00
• Confirmation of 2024 meeting dates, including January 12, February 9, and March 8

The Public Art Advisory Committee approved its updated 2023 Annual Report for submission to City Council by March 31, 2024. It deferred the 2024 Work Plan and 2024 budget distribution to its February 9, 2024 meeting. James Hawn was appointed Chair and Brendan Copestake Vice-Chair for 2024, and a Work Plan Subcommittee was formed.

• Approved updated 2023 Annual Report for submission to City Council by March 31, 2024 (carried)
• Appointed James Hawn as Chair for 2024 (carried)
• Appointed Brendan Copestake as Vice-Chair for 2024 (carried)
• Deferred 2024 Work Plan to February 9, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Deferred 2024 budget distribution to February 9, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Formed Work Plan Subcommittee with B. Copestake as Chair, M. Al-Katib, K. Fu, J. Hawn, L. Storey-Gamble (carried)
• Adopted minutes of November 10, 2023 and December 11, 2023 meetings (carried)
• Confirmed agenda as presented (carried)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will meet to appoint a new Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024. The committee will also draft its 2024 Work Plan and determine the distribution of its $15,100 approved budget.

• Appointment of 2024 Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• $2,000 sponsorship request for Black History Month by Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Inc.
• $2,000 sponsorship request for World Refugee Day by Saskatoon Refugee Coalition
• Drafting of the 2024 Work Plan for submission to City Council
• Review of 2024 budget distribution from $15,100 total funds

The committee appointed Amanda Guthrie as Chair and Rashid Ahmed as Vice-Chair for 2024. It approved $2,000 in total sponsorships for Black History Month and World Refugee Day and established a new subcommittee for the Living in Harmony Awards.

• Appointed Amanda Guthrie as Chair for 2024
• Appointed Rashid Ahmed as Vice-Chair for 2024
• Approved Sponsorship Follow-Up Form as presented
• Deferred 2024 work plan to February 8, 2024
• Formed Living In Harmony Award Subcommittee
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship to Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Inc. for Black History Month Commemoration
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship to Saskatoon Refugee Coalition for World Refugee Day
• Approved 2024 budget distribution of $15,100

DOWNTOWN EVENT AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY GROUP

This is the agenda for the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group meeting on January 11, 2024. The agenda text is entirely boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda was not populated with content.

• No agenda items listed
• No reports or attachments referenced
• No decisions or discussions specified

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

Saskatoon's Standing Policy Committee on Finance meets Jan. 10, 2024, to recommend actions to City Council. Key items include repealing the tax write-offs policy, approving a $330,000 land purchase for a new fire station, and authorizing a presale of lots in Aspen Ridge Phase 8. The committee will also consider a $736,849.40 reserve withdrawal and a Discover Saskatoon contract.

• Repeal Council Policy C03-015, Tax Write-Offs, Deferrals and Exemptions
• Authorize presale of unsubdivided lots in Aspen Ridge Phase 8
• Approve $736,849.40 withdrawal from Property Realized Reserve
• Approve Discover Saskatoon 2024/2025 contract
• Acquire 0.44 acres at 2502 Dawes Avenue for $330,000 + $25,000 fees for Fire Station No. 11

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance unanimously recommended repealing the Tax Write-Offs, Deferrals and Exemptions policy and approved the sale of lots in Aspen Ridge Phase 8. The committee also recommended acquiring land for a new Fire Station No. 11 and approving the Discover Saskatoon contract for 2024/2025. Additionally, a withdrawal from the Property Realized Reserve was recommended to cover land development costs.

• Recommended repeal of Tax Write-Offs, Deferrals and Exemptions policy (6-0)
• Authorized sale of Aspen Ridge Phase 8 lots via presale process (6-0)
• Recommended $736,849.40 withdrawal from Property Realized Reserve (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Discover Saskatoon 2024/2025 contract (6-0)
• Recommended land acquisition for Fire Station No. 11 at 2502 Dawes Avenue (6-0)
• Appointed Councillor Donauer as Chair and Block as Vice-Chair (6-0)

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will meet to consider several items, including recommending approval of 2024 Cultural Grant Capital Reserve Awards, repealing the Sidewalk Sales Policy, and forwarding annual reports from the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee and Marr Residence to City Council. The committee will also receive information reports on a Natural Areas Policy Framework and a referral list, and hear a request to speak about the Animal Bylaw.

• 2024 Cultural Grant Capital Reserve Awards - recommend approval of project funding
• Repeal of Council Policy C07-001, Sidewalk Sales
• Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee 2023 Annual Report - forward to City Council
• Marr Residence Annual Report 2023 - forward to City Council
• Natural Areas Policy Framework - information report

The Standing Policy Committee appointed Councillor Davies as Chair and Councillor Jeffries as Vice-Chair for 2024. The Committee unanimously recommended that City Council approve project funding from the 2024 Cultural Grant Capital Reserve. A motion to repeal the Sidewalk Sales Policy was carried with one dissenting vote.

• Councillor Davies appointed Chair (5-0)
• Councillor Jeffries appointed Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Animal Control Bylaw correspondence sent to administration for annual review (5-0)
• Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee 2023 Annual Report forwarded to Council (4-0)
• Marr Residence 2023 Annual Report forwarded to Council (4-0)
• Recommend approval of 2024 Cultural Grant Capital Reserve awards (5-0)
• Recommend repeal of Sidewalk Sales Policy (4-1)
• Prairieland Park Corporation and Living Sky Sports complex item marked as closed (5-0)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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

• Public hearing for development appeals
• Meeting open to the public
• Contact City Clerk's Office at 306.975.3240 for information

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will appoint its 2024 Chair and Vice-Chair and adopt the minutes from December 5, 2023. The committee will review two administration reports: one seeking approval for the 2024 Richard St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area Site Enhancement Project and another directing the administration to submit a City-owned Organics Processing Facility to the Low Carbon Economy Challenge Fund. No specific dollar amounts or contract values are listed in the agenda text.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024
• Adoption of minutes from the December 5, 2023 meeting
• Approval of Site Enhancement Design and Construction for Richard St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area [EUCS2023-0406]
• Direction to include a City-owned Organics Processing Facility in the Low Carbon Economy Challenge Fund application [EUCS2024-0102]

The committee recommended that City Council approve the 2024 RSBBAA Site Enhancement Project. It also recommended that Administration apply for the Low Carbon Economy Challenge Fund to include a City-owned organics processing facility.

• Appointed Councillor Loewen as Chair to November 20, 2024 (5-0)
• Appointed Councillor Gough as Vice Chair to November 20, 2024 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 2024 RSBBAA Site Enhancement Project design and construction (6-0)
• Recommended directing Administration to include a City-owned Organics Processing Facility in Low Carbon Economy Challenge Fund submission (6-0)
• Requested future organics report include odour nuisance mitigation and other jurisdictions' experiences (6-0)

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation will consider amendments to the Traffic Bylaw regarding an accessible parking review. The committee will also review a recommendation to repeal the taxicab licenses allocation criteria policy.

• Proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7200 (Traffic Bylaw, 1991) following an accessible parking review
• Recommendation to repeal Council Policy C02-011 regarding Taxicab Licenses – Allocation Criteria
• Appointment of a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2024 committee term
• Information report on Saskatoon Transit processes for managing overcapacity buses and routes

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommended amendments to the Traffic Bylaw, 1991, arising from an Accessible Parking Review, carried 5-1 with Councillor Kirton opposed. It also recommended repealing Council Policy C02-011, Taxicab Licenses – Allocation Criteria, carried with Councillor Gersher declaring a conflict and not present. On overcapacity buses, the committee asked administration to report on how other cities handle the issue and to evaluate more detailed route-capacity reporting, including a dashboard. Councillor Dubois was appointed Chair and Councillor Kirton Vice Chair for 2024.

• Recommended Traffic Bylaw No. 7200 amendments from Accessible Parking Review (5-1, Kirton against)
• Recommended repealing Council Policy C02-011, Taxicab Licenses – Allocation Criteria (carried; Gersher conflict, absent)
• Requested administration report on how other cities handle overcapacity buses (unanimous)
• Requested administration evaluate more detailed bus route capacity reporting, including dashboard (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Dubois Chair and Councillor Kirton Vice Chair to November 20, 2024 (unanimous)
• Confirmed agenda as amended, adding letters and moving item 8.3.2 (unanimous)
• Adopted December 5, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Received information reports 8.3.1 and 8.3.2 as information (unanimous)