Moose Jaw public meetings in 2023
90 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council
This is a special City Council meeting to discuss and decide on several capital improvement projects, the 2024 budget, staffing requests, and a request from Tourism Moose Jaw for city support. The council will also hear referred presentations from third-party funding groups. The meeting is largely a working session in the Committee of the Whole, with final adoption of any decisions to follow.
- Capital improvement for asset management (CC-2023-0308)
- Capital improvement permit system (CC-2023-0310)
- Natatorium and Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool replacement plan (CC-2023-0306)
- 2024 Budget Adjustment (CC-2023-0335)
- Tourism Moose Jaw request for city support, including lease and funding review (CC-2023-0303)
Council Meeting
The Moose Jaw City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, public requests to speak, and several substantive items. Key discussions include a rezoning application for 14 Neslia Place, a land purchase for future solid waste and public works facilities, and eligibility requirements for municipal revenue sharing. The council will also consider appointments for deputy mayor and committee chairs, and adopt minutes from previous meetings.
- Rezoning application for 14 Neslia Place (CC-2023-0322)
- Future Solid Waste and Public Works Facilities land purchase (CC-2023-0329)
- Municipal Revenue Sharing eligibility requirements (CC-2023-0326)
- Requests to address council by Bernie Dombowsky and Donna Hudson
- Appointments for Deputy Mayor and committee chairpersons
Executive Committee
This Executive Committee meeting is almost entirely procedural: it has no public reports and will consider three confidential items, two of which are cited under specific exemptions of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The committee may move into closed session for these matters, then return to open session before adjourning. No public decisions or discussions are listed.
- Confidential Item EC-2023-0332, cited under sections 23 and 28 of LA FOIP
- Confidential Item EC-2023-0334, cited under sections 16(1)(a)(c) and 18(1)(c) of LA FOIP
- Confidential procedure matter
- No public reports on agenda
Special Council
This is a special City Council meeting to discuss and potentially decide on numerous 2024 budget items, including operating budgets for water, storm sewers, police, and the events centre, as well as staffing requests for forestry and parks, a security patrol program, and support for Tourism Moose Jaw. The agenda also includes referred and tabled matters such as the library budget, third-party funding presentations, and capital funding shortfalls. The meeting is primarily a working session to review these items before final budget adoption.
- 2024 City of Moose Jaw Budget (CC-2023-0307)
- Amended Moose Jaw Police Service 2024 Budget Submission (CC-2023-0328)
- Tourism Moose Jaw Request for City Support (CC-2023-0303)
- Natatorium and Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool (CC-2023-0306)
- Security Patrol Program (CC-2023-0305)
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage properties at risk, heritage awards, recognition of war-time houses, and Heritage Saskatchewan membership for 2024. They will also review outstanding items like the Heritage Plaques/QR Code project. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from November 15, 2023.
- Heritage Properties At Risk discussion
- Heritage Awards discussion
- War-Time Houses Recognition discussion
- Heritage Saskatchewan Membership 2024
- Heritage Plaques / QR Code Project update
Special Council
The Special City Council will meet in a Committee of the Whole to review several financial items. Discussions include capital and equipment budgets, staffing requests for forestry and parks, and various operating budget estimates.
- 2024 Moose Jaw Events Centre Capital Funding Request (CC-2023-0325)
- 2024 Moose Jaw Events Centre Operating Budget (CC-2023-0323)
- Landfill and Residential Waste Collection Rate Increases (CC-2023-0314)
- Natatorium and Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool replacement plan (CC-2023-0306)
- Moose Jaw Public Library 2024 Operating Budget Estimates (CC-2023-0251)
Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee
The Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: adopting minutes, discussing items from previous meetings, and considering a representative appointment to the Accessible Community Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes reviewing proposed revisions to the committee's own bylaw and other outstanding items.
- Representative appointment to the Accessible Community Advisory Committee (Bylaw No. 5687)
- Revisions to CDAC Bylaw (Bylaw 5370)
- Discussion of Intercultural Awareness - Motif
- Discussion of Truth and Reconciliation
- Review of outstanding items from Nov. 23, 2023 meeting
Youth Advisory Committee
The Moose Jaw Youth Advisory Committee is holding its regular meeting on December 6, 2023. The agenda includes routine items like adopting the agenda, approving the November 1, 2023 minutes, and discussing business arising from those minutes, including a mention of Moose Jaw Residents Against Discrimination and Racism. The meeting also includes new business, subcommittee breakout sessions and reports, and scheduling the next meeting.
- Discussion of Moose Jaw Residents Against Discrimination and Racism under Business Arising from the Minutes
- Adoption of minutes from November 1, 2023
- Subcommittee breakout sessions and reports
- Trivia question about Christmas Day 1914
Special Council
This special council meeting is dedicated to reviewing the proposed 2024 City of Moose Jaw budget, including operating and capital budgets, as well as specific items like landfill and waste collection rate increases, staffing requests, and capital funding shortfalls. The council will also consider referred items such as the police service and public library budget submissions, and presentations from third-party funding groups.
- 2024 City of Moose Jaw Budget (CC-2023-0307)
- Landfill and Residential Waste Collection Rate Increases (CC-2023-0314)
- Moose Jaw Police Service 2024 Budget Submission (CC-2023-0313)
- Moose Jaw Public Library 2024 Operating Budget Estimates (CC-2023-0251)
- Tourism Moose Jaw Request for City Support (CC-2023-0303)
Accessible Community Advisory Committee
This is a routine monthly meeting of the Accessible Community Advisory Committee, held by video conference. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from November 9, 2023, business arising from those minutes (public transportation and playground accessibility), new business, outstanding items, and setting the next meeting. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.
- Adoption of minutes from November 9, 2023
- Discussion of public transportation accessibility
- Discussion of playground accessibility
- New business and outstanding items review
Executive Committee
This Executive Committee meeting has no public reports on the agenda. The only substantive business is two confidential matters that may be considered in closed session under provincial privacy and freedom-of-information exemptions, followed by a return to open session and adjournment.
- Confidential Item EC-2023-0255, possibly considered in closed session
- Confidential procedure matter, possibly considered in closed session
- No public reports listed
Council Meeting
This is a largely procedural City Council meeting covering agenda confirmation, minutes adoption, and committee reports. The only substantive item is a request to change the time of the December 18 regular council meeting and a related request for a special meeting that day. No public hearings, bylaws, or major decisions are listed.
- Request to change time of Dec. 18, 2023 regular Council meeting (CC-2023-0324)
- Request for Dec. 18, 2023 special meeting
- Adoption of Nov. 27, 2023 regular Council minutes
- Adoption of Nov. 29, 2023 special Council minutes
- Personnel and Executive Committee minutes from Nov. 27, 2023
Special Council
Moose Jaw City Council will meet in a Committee of the Whole to review several 2024 budget submissions. The session includes reviews of the Moose Jaw Police Service and Moose Jaw Public Library budgets. Additionally, various third-party funding groups are scheduled to give presentations.
- Moose Jaw Police Service 2024 Budget Submission
- Moose Jaw Public Library 2024 Operating Budget Estimates
- Third-Party Funding Group Presentations (14 groups including MJ Humane Society and MJ Downtown Association)
Personnel Committee
This agenda for the Moose Jaw Personnel Committee meeting on November 27, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of actionable content.
Council Meeting
Moose Jaw City Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and recommendations, including a direct award request for the wastewater treatment plant, a transfer of funds between capital projects, and the third-quarter 2023 financial report. The council will also review quarterly department reports, 2023 assessment appeals, and proposed amendments to employee policies and the conflict of interest policy. Several items are routine approvals of minutes and committee reports.
- S3 Waste Water Treatment Plant Direct Award Request (CC-2023-0299)
- Transfer of funds from WW4 Reservoirs to S4 Lift Stations (CC-2023-0271)
- Third Quarter 2023 Financial Report (CC-2023-0300)
- Summary Report for 2023 Assessment Appeals (CC-2023-0286)
- Amendments to Conflict of Interest Policy (CC-2023-0284)
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes from October 18, 2023, and discuss business arising, including Heritage Awards, the 125 for 125 Initiative from the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport, the Royal Canadian Air Force 100-year anniversary, and Veteran Banners. New business includes properties at risk and city-owned heritage properties with leaseholders. Outstanding items include the Heritage Plaques / QR Code Project.
- Heritage Awards discussion
- 125 for 125 Initiative - Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport (with email and heritage property designation guide attachments)
- Royal Canadian Air Force 100-year Anniversary
- Veteran Banners
- Properties At Risk and City-owned Heritage Properties with Leaseholders
Executive Committee
The Moose Jaw Executive Committee is meeting with no public reports on the agenda. The entire substantive portion consists of ten confidential items and matters that may be considered in closed session under The Cities Act and privacy legislation. The meeting is expected to move to closed session and then return to open session before adjournment.
- No public reports scheduled
- Confidential Item EC-2023-0297
- Confidential Item EC-2023-0289
- Confidential Item EC-2023-0279
- Confidential Item EC-2023-0270
Accessible Community Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Moose Jaw Accessible Community Advisory Committee meeting on November 9, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.
Strategic Planning Committee
This is a procedural-only agenda for the Moose Jaw Strategic Planning Committee meeting on November 6, 2023. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed; the agenda contains only boilerplate and embedded content placeholders.
Youth Advisory Committee
The Moose Jaw Youth Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes, and to discuss new business, including terms from the Moose Jaw Residents Against Discrimination and Racism group. The committee will also brainstorm topics of interest and hold subcommittee breakout sessions.
- Review of MJRADAR terms (Moose Jaw Residents Against Discrimination and Racism)
- Adoption of October 4, 2023 minutes
- Brainstorming and prioritizing topics of interest
- Subcommittee breakout sessions and reports
- Review of outstanding items
Council Meeting
The Moose Jaw City Council is meeting to discuss several operational and land-use items. They will hear updates on the Coteau Street East Bridge, consider replacing a roller and a landfill compactor, and review a subdivision application from Brandt Industries at 77 Lancaster Road. A public hearing and first reading of Bylaw No. 5708, which amends street and lane closures, is also on the agenda.
- Public hearing and introduction of Bylaw No. 5708, Street and Lane Closure Bylaw Amendment, 2023(2)
- Coteau Street East Bridge update (CC-2023-0261)
- Roller replacement (CC-2023-0266)
- Replacement of landfill compactor (CC-2023-0276)
- Subdivision application by Brandt Industries at 77 Lancaster Road (CC-2023-0265)
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss an Official Community Plan update and additional appointments to the Youth Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes several confidential matters that may be considered in closed session under privacy exemptions. Most of the substantive business is confidential or procedural, with no public decisions detailed in the agenda text.
- Official Community Plan Update (EC-2023-0263) with attached reports
- Additional appointments to Youth Advisory Committee (EC-2023-0260)
- Six confidential items (EC-2023-0278, 0272, 0247, 0258, 0254, and one unnumbered) for closed session
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, discuss the Veteran Banners Project, and consider new business including Heritage Awards and the provincial 125 for 125 Initiative. They will also review outstanding items such as the Heritage Plaques / QR Code Project. The agenda is routine with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Veteran Banners Project update
- Heritage Awards discussion
- 125 for 125 Initiative from Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport
- Heritage Plaques / QR Code Project review
Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee is meeting to handle routine business: adopting the agenda and prior minutes, then discussing new items like committee advertisement and a bison sculpture poster request. They will also follow up on previous items including a Red River Cart proposal, a downtown walking art tour expansion, mural maintenance, the 2023 annual report, and a Ukrainian sculpture.
- Bison Sculpture Poster Request
- Red River Cart Proposal - New Southern Plains Metis Local #160
- Walking Art Tour Expansion - Downtown Moose Jaw Association
- Mural Maintenance Follow-Up Report
- Ukrainian Sculpture specs and pictures
Development Appeals Board
The provided agenda for the Moose Jaw Development Appeals Board meeting on October 17, 2023, contains no substantive items. The document consists of empty fields and boilerplate software text.
Accessible Community Advisory Committee
The Accessible Community Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes from May 11, 2023, and discuss business arising, including a grant application for a pedestrian crossing at Wood Lily Drive. The agenda also includes a review of outstanding items. No new business is listed.
- Grant application for pedestrian crossing at Wood Lily Drive
- Adoption of minutes from May 11, 2023
- Review of outstanding items
Council Meeting
The City Council will review proposed 2024 rates for cemeteries and parks and recreation. The meeting also includes public hearings for three bylaw amendments and appointments for the 2024 Deputy Mayor and committee chairs.
- Public Hearing: Bylaw No. 5705 (Parks, Recreation and Facilities Advisory Committee)
- Public Hearing: Bylaw No. 5706 (Public Works, Infrastructure & Environment Advisory Committee)
- Public Hearing: Bylaw No. 5707 (Traffic Bylaw Amendment)
- Appointments of Deputy Mayor and Standing Committee Chairs for 2024
- Review of 2024 Cemetery Rates and Parks and Recreation Rates and Fees
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss an application for an exemption to the Keeping of Animals Bylaw #5432 to allow a prohibited raptor, and to review the proposed 2024 City Council and Executive Committee meeting schedule. The agenda also includes several confidential matters that may be discussed in closed session.
- Application for exemption to Bylaw #5432 (Keeping of Animals) for a raptor (EC-2023-0244)
- 2024 City Council and Executive Committee Meeting Schedule (EC-2023-0234)
- Seven confidential items (EC-2023-0259, EC-2023-0264, EC-2023-0268, EC-2023-0226, two verbal discussions, and one procedure matter)
Youth Advisory Committee
The Moose Jaw Youth Advisory Committee is meeting to organize itself by appointing officers, adopting its agenda and June 7, 2023 minutes, and reviewing the City's advisory committee orientation manual. Members will also set group operating norms, purpose and goals, choose meeting dates for 2023/2024, and brainstorm topics of interest. The agenda is largely procedural and organizational, with no decisions or dollar amounts specified.
- Appointment of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson & Secretary
- Review of City of Moose Jaw Advisory Committees Orientation and Reference Manual
- Setting group operating norms, purpose, and goals
- Choosing 2023/2024 meeting dates and times
- QR Code Project update from Heritage Advisory Committee
Parks, Recreation and Facilities Advisory Committee
The Parks, Recreation and Facilities Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend 2024 cemetery rates and parks and recreation fees, as well as an update to the arena usage policy. They will also receive the Q2 2023 department report and adopt previous minutes. No final decisions are made here; recommendations go to Council.
- 2024 Cemetery Rates (PRF-2023-0248) with rate comparison and historical adjustment attachments
- 2024 Parks and Recreation Rates and Fees (PRF-2023-0245) including Saskatchewan rate comparisons and facility recovery rates
- Arena Usage Policy Update (PRF-2023-0243) with proposed new policy
- 2023 Parks and Recreation Quarter 2 Report
Executive Committee
This is a procedural meeting with no public reports. The committee will consider three confidential items, which may be discussed in closed session under The Cities Act and privacy exemptions. The meeting then returns to open session and adjourns.
- Confidential Item EC-2023-0241
- Confidential Item EC-2023-0252
- Confidential Procedure Matter
Council Meeting
The City Council is meeting to consider several items, including public hearings on amendments to the Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee and Heritage Advisory Committee bylaws, as well as discretionary use applications for a property at 670 North Service Road and a SaskTel telecommunication tower replacement. The council will also discuss a request for an additional rural water line from the Highway 1 West Water Co-operative and a proposed land acknowledgement.
- Public hearing on Bylaw No. 5703 (Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee amendment)
- Public hearing on Bylaw No. 5704 (Heritage Advisory Committee amendment)
- Discretionary use application for 670 North Service Road
- Discretionary use for replacement of a telecommunication tower (SaskTel)
- Request for additional rural water line by Highway 1 West Water Co-operative
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, discuss business arising from previous meetings, and review new business. Items include the heritage designation of St. Aidan Anglican Church, the Veteran Banners Project, and a video/QR code project for heritage plaques. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions listed.
- St. Aidan Anglican Church - Heritage Designation
- Veteran Banners Project - report attached
- Heritage Plaques - Video/QR Code Project
- Heritage Properties on Website - outstanding item
Development Appeals Board
This agenda for the Moose Jaw Development Appeals Board meeting on September 19, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
Strategic Planning Committee
This agenda for the Moose Jaw Strategic Planning Committee meeting on September 18, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.
Public Art Committee
The Moose Jaw Public Art Committee is meeting to review new business including a Red River Cart proposal from the Southern Plains Metis Local #160, an expansion request for the Walking Art Tour, a presentation on a public art interactive map, the 2024 budget request and annual report, a public art policy review, and a mural at 821 Main St. N. They will also receive updates on the Bison Sculpture, outdoor sculptures at the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery, relocation of the 44 Fairford St. West mural, and the Ukrainian Sculpture. The agenda is substantive with multiple proposals and reports for discussion.
- Red River Cart Proposal from New Southern Plains Metis Local #160
- Walking Art Tour expansion request from Downtown Moose Jaw Association
- 2024 Public Art Committee Budget Request & Annual Report
- Public Art Policy Review
- National Light and Power Co. Mural at 821 Main St. N
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is meeting to review the 2024 preliminary budget and economic update, and to consider additional appointments to the Youth Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes two confidential matters that may be discussed in closed session. No decisions are listed on the agenda itself.
- 2024 Preliminary Budget Review and Economic Update (EC-2023-0206)
- Additional Appointments to the City of Moose Jaw's Youth Advisory Committee (EC-2023-0227)
- Confidential Item (EC-2023-0224) — may go to closed session
- Confidential Procedure Matter — may go to closed session
Council Meeting
This is a regular City Council meeting with routine procedural items, including adoption of minutes and committee reports. The main substantive items are a tabled zoning bylaw amendment (Bylaw No. 5701) and the appointment of a Development Officer. Council will also receive a written answer to an enquiry about Crescent Park maintenance.
- Bylaw No. 5701 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment, 2023(2) - third reading (CC-2023-0208)
- Appointment of Development Officer (CC-2023-0235)
- Answer to Enquiry #3 of 2023 - Crescent Park Maintenance (CC-2023-0232)
- Adoption of City Council minutes from August 28, 2023
- Executive Committee meeting minutes from August 28, 2023
Public Works, Infrastructure and Environment Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Moose Jaw Public Works, Infrastructure and Environment Advisory Committee meeting on September 6, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.
Council Meeting
Moose Jaw City Council is meeting to handle routine business including adopting minutes, a public hearing on the Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee bylaw amendment, and committee reports. Key items include a proposed pothole truck purchase, the second quarter 2023 financial report, and third reading of a zoning bylaw amendment. The agenda also includes appointments for deputy mayor and committee chairs.
- Pothole Truck Purchase (CC-2023-0215) with Motor Vehicle Lease Agreement
- Second Quarter 2023 Financial Report (CC-2023-0218) including Moose Jaw Events Centre statements
- Bylaw No. 5701 Zoning Bylaw Amendment, 2023(2) - third reading
- Bylaw No. 5699 Street and Lane Closure Bylaw Amendment, 2023(1) - consideration
- Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 5700 Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee Bylaw Amendment, 2023(1)
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss the City of Moose Jaw Trails and Pathways Master Plan and appointments to the Youth Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes several confidential items that may be considered in closed session. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.
- City of Moose Jaw Trails and Pathways Master Plan (EC-2023-0219)
- Appointments to the City of Moose Jaw's Youth Advisory Committee (EC-2023-0200)
- Confidential items (EC-2023-0221, EC-2023-0225, EC-2023-0201, and a procedure matter)
Executive Committee
The agenda for the Moose Jaw Executive Committee meeting on August 14, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
Council Meeting
The Moose Jaw City Council is meeting to consider several items, including public hearings on three bylaw amendments (street/lane closure and two zoning changes), a water main replacement update, a naming rights sponsorship agreement, and various administrative matters. The meeting includes routine procedural items such as adoption of minutes and committee reports.
- Public Hearing: Bylaw No. 5699 - Street and Lane Closure Bylaw Amendment, 2023(1)
- Public Hearing: Bylaw No. 5701 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment, 2023(2)
- Public Hearing: Bylaw No. 5702 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment, 2023(3)
- WW9 - 16th Avenue Feeder Main Replacement - Change Order 4
- Kinsmen Club Naming Rights Sponsorship Agreement - Caribou Heights
Personnel Committee
This agenda for the Moose Jaw Personnel Committee meeting on 2023-08-14 contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document provides no information about what the committee will discuss or decide.
Council Meeting
The Moose Jaw City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a public hearing on a traffic amendment bylaw, a review of the 2023 World Para Ice Hockey Championships, a change order for utility cut repairs on paved roads and sidewalks, and the appointment of a building official. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes adoption and committee reports.
- Public hearing on Bylaw No. 5698, Traffic Amendment Bylaw, 2023(2)
- Review of Moose Jaw Events Centre – 2023 World Para Ice Hockey Championships (CC-2023-0197)
- 2023 Paved Roads & Sidewalks – Change Order #1 for utility cut repairs (CC-2023-0196)
- Appointment of Building Official (CC-2023-0204)
- Answer to Enquiry #1 of 2023 – Dog Licensing Age Limit (CC-2023-0192)
Development Appeals Board
This agenda for the Moose Jaw Development Appeals Board meeting on 2023-07-18 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive information about what the board will consider.
Council Meeting
The Moose Jaw City Council is meeting to consider several items, including public hearings on amendments to the Tax Payments, Discounts and Penalties Bylaw and the Mobile Home Bylaw. The council will also discuss a Housing Accelerator Fund application, contracting out pothole filling, a funding request for the Crescent View Headworks, rezoning applications, and other administrative matters.
- Public hearing on Bylaw No. 5696 (Tax Payments, Discounts and Penalties Amendment)
- Public hearing on Bylaw No. 5697 (Mobile Home Bylaw Amendment)
- Housing Accelerator Fund application – Housing Needs Assessment and Action Plan
- Contracting out filling of potholes
- Rezoning applications at 476 Stadacona Street East and Parcel Z1, Plan 102363230 Ext 0
Executive Committee
This Executive Committee meeting is almost entirely procedural. It has no public reports on the agenda. The only substantive item is a confidential matter that may be considered in closed session under section 94(2) of The Cities Act, citing exemptions in Part III of the Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, specifically section 15. The meeting is scheduled for one hour and includes a return to open session before adjournment.
- No public reports on the agenda
- Confidential procedure matter to be considered in closed session
- Closed session authorized under section 94(2) of The Cities Act
- Meeting scheduled 5:30-6:30 PM in Council Chambers, City Hall
Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee
The Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee is holding a routine meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from April 26 and May 24, 2023. They will discuss business arising from the minutes, including intercultural awareness and truth and reconciliation, and hear an introduction from a Communications/Economic Development Officer. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Adoption of minutes from April 26 and May 24, 2023
- Discussion of intercultural awareness (Motif)
- Discussion of truth and reconciliation
- Introduction of Communications/Economic Development Officer
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is meeting to consider an annual update on the Advertising and Sponsorship Program, including revenue figures, and to discuss several confidential matters that may be handled in closed session. The agenda is largely procedural, with one public report and multiple confidential items.
- Advertising and Sponsorship Program Annual Update (EC-2023-0171) with annual revenue attachment
- Confidential matter EC-2023-0168 (closed session, exemptions under LAFOIP)
- Confidential matter EC-2023-0167 (closed session, exemption section 21)
- Confidential procedure matter (closed session, exemption section 15)
Council Meeting
Moose Jaw City Council is meeting to hold public hearings on two bylaw amendments, consider a naming rights agreement for the Iron Bridge Community Association, review the 2022 audited financial statements and municipal public accounts, and address several motions including pothole filling and property maintenance. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of minutes and committee reports.
- Public hearing on Bylaw No. 5693, Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw, 2023(1)
- Public hearing on Bylaw No. 5695, Traffic Bylaw Amendment, 2023(1)
- Iron Bridge Community Association Naming Rights Agreement (CC-2023-0170)
- Discretionary use application for 11 Wood Lily Drive (CC-2023-0169)
- 2022 Audited Financial Statements (CC-2023-0164) and 2022 Municipal Public Accounts (CC-2023-0165)
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes and discuss business arising, including the heritage designation of St. Aidan Anglican Church, the Veteran Banners Project, and a video/QR code project for heritage plaques. No new business or outstanding items are listed for decision.
- St. Aidan Anglican Church heritage designation discussion
- Veteran Banners Project update
- Heritage plaques video/QR code project update
- Adoption of May 17, 2023 minutes
Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee is meeting to discuss new business including a mural maintenance update, a funding request for Project 104, and a proposal for a Peacock Crosswalk. They will also revisit previous items such as the Bison Sculpture consultation plan, outdoor sculptures at the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery, and the Robin Hood Mills Mural. The meeting includes adoption of minutes from May 1, 2023, and review of outstanding items.
- Mural Maintenance Update report
- Project 104 Funding Request
- Peacock Crosswalk Proposal
- Bison Sculpture Installation Location (PAC-2023-0163) with consultation feedback
- Outdoor Sculptures at Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery
Council Meeting
The Moose Jaw City Council is meeting to hold public hearings on three bylaws: an Accessible Community Advisory Committee bylaw, an Official Community Plan amendment, and a bylaw to repeal the Municipal Planning Commission bylaw. The council will also discuss a funding request for a Spring Creek hydraulic evaluation, a proposed subdivision at 506 High St W, and a traffic amendment bylaw. Several committee reports and minutes will be received.
- Public hearing: Bylaw No. 5687, Accessible Community Advisory Committee Bylaw
- Public hearing: Bylaw No. 5693, Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw, 2023(1)
- Public hearing: Bylaw No. 5694, to repeal Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw No. 5207
- Spring Creek Hydraulic Evaluation and Condition Analysis – request for Water Security Agency funding (CC-2023-0157)
- Proposed subdivision at Lot 4, Blk 99, Plan 93MJ04253 (506 High St W) – M2 Heavy Industrial District
Youth Advisory Committee
The Moose Jaw Youth Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, discuss new business including the Moose Jaw Cultural Action Plan and a City Hall tour, and review outstanding items such as the Heritage Advisory Committee's QR Code project. The agenda is largely procedural with discussion items.
- Moose Jaw Cultural Action Plan update
- City Hall tour discussion
- Heritage Advisory Committee QR Code project
- Adoption of May 2, 2023 minutes
Personnel Committee
This is a Personnel Committee meeting agenda for Moose Jaw, SK on 2023-05-29. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.
Council Meeting
Moose Jaw City Council is meeting to hold public hearings on five bylaws covering uniform rates, business licensing, property tax, mobile home licensing, and tax payments. Council will also consider committee reports, quarterly financial reports, a grader replacement, transit service for the World Para Hockey Championship, and a disc golf course agreement.
- Public hearings on Bylaw 5685 (Uniform Rates), 5688 (Business Licensing), 5690 (Property Tax), 5691 (Mobile Home Licensing Amendment), 5692 (Tax Payments, Discounts and Penalties)
- First Quarter 2023 Financial Report with revenue/expenditure and capital project status
- Grader replacement for Unit 141 John Deere
- Transit service to the World Para Hockey Championship
- Sunningdale Nature Park disc golf course agreement with VLA Community Association
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss an update on the WW9-16th Ave feeder main project, including related watermain replacement and tender award recommendations. The committee will also consider three confidential matters that may be discussed in closed session under provincial privacy legislation.
- WW9-16th Ave Feeder Main Update (EC-2023-0150)
- Cast Iron Watermain and Feeder Main Replacement Update (EC-2023-0090)
- ISL Tender Review and Award Recommendations (redacted)
- Confidential matter under sections 15 and 16 of LAFOIP (EC-2023-0147)
- Confidential matter under section 21 of LAFOIP (EC-2023-0131)
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss new business, including a request to repeal the heritage designation of St. Aidan Anglican Church and to review heritage grant applications. They will also follow up on previous items such as the Veteran Banners Project, heritage plaques, and the Crescent Park comfort station.
- Request to repeal heritage designation for St. Aidan Anglican Church (Bylaw No. 4859)
- Tower brickwork and parging proposal for St. Aidan Church
- Built Heritage Grant Application
- Non-Designated Heritage Grant Application
- Public Comfort Station at Crescent Park (Project 104)
Accessible Community Advisory Committee
The Special Needs Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a grant application for a pedestrian crossing at Wood Lily Drive, including a concrete estimate and letters of support. They will also receive an update on paved roadways and sidewalk/curb/gutter projects, and consider a committee name change. The agenda includes routine items like adopting the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Grant application for pedestrian crossing at Wood Lily Drive
- TR1 Paved Roadways and TR2 Sidewalks Curb and Gutters update
- Transfer of funds from TR1 to TR2
- Committee name change discussion
- Adoption of minutes from April 25, 2023
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is meeting to consider the 2023 Tax Policy report, including an update on the commercial valuation model review. The agenda also includes six confidential matters that may be discussed in closed session under provincial privacy and freedom of information exemptions. No other public business is listed.
- 2023 Tax Policy report (EC-2023-0126) with commercial valuation model review update
- Six confidential matters (EC-2023-0135, 0127, 0133, 0130, 0137, and a procedure matter) for possible closed session
Council Meeting
This is the agenda for the May 8, 2023, City Council meeting. Council will consider several items in Committee of the Whole, including a change order for the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw update, a subdivision application for a SaskPower transmission line, proposed OCP and zoning amendments for Valley View, and a report on e-scooter use. They will also review a special occasion permit application from Moose Jaw Lacrosse and records of decisions from the Development Appeals Board. The meeting includes adoption of minutes from prior council and committee meetings, plus reports from various advisory committees.
- Change Order – Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Update (CC-2023-0134)
- Subdivision Application – SE Industrial Saskpower Transmission Line (CC-2023-0124)
- Valley View – Proposed OCP & Zoning Bylaw Amendments (CC-2023-0129)
- E-Scooter Use in the City (CC-2023-0123)
- Special Occasion Permit Application – Moose Jaw Lacrosse (CC-2023-0128)
Youth Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Moose Jaw Youth Advisory Committee meeting on May 2, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The document is essentially empty of actionable content.
Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee
The agenda for the Moose Jaw Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee meeting on 2023-04-26 contains only boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document provides no substantive information about what the committee will discuss or decide.
Parks, Recreation and Facilities Advisory Committee
The Parks, Recreation and Facilities Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend changes to the Yara Centre booking and usage policy, recreation rates and fees (including new rates for post-secondary students), the 2023 swim program at Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool, and updates to the alcohol use events policy. The committee will also review its meeting decorum and the 2022 year in review. No final decisions are made by this advisory body; recommendations go to Council.
- Yara Centre Booking and Usage Policy review (PRF-2023-0084)
- Parks and Recreation Rates and Fees Policy, including new recreation rates for post-secondary students (PRF-2023-0085)
- Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool 2023 Swim Program (PRF-2023-0087)
- Alcohol Use Events Policy updates (PRF-2023-0113)
- Committee meeting decorum review
Development Appeals Board
The agenda for the Moose Jaw Development Appeals Board meeting on April 18, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed disc golf course from the Sunningdale VLA Community Association and additional information on the Snowdy Springs pump replacement for the Hillcrest and Lynbrook Golf Clubs. The agenda also includes several confidential matters that may be considered in closed session, plus reports on the Moose Jaw & District Senior Citizens Association and a Brandt property tax incentive.
- Sunningdale VLA Community Association Disc Golf Course Proposal (EC-2023-0099)
- Snowdy Springs Pump Replacement – Hillcrest and Lynbrook Golf Clubs – Additional Information (EC-2023-0112)
- Confidential matters (EC-2023-0100, EC-2023-0109, EC-2023-0101, EC-2023-0108, and others) for closed session
- Report: Moose Jaw & District Senior Citizens Association Inc
- Report: Brandt - Property Tax Incentive
Public Art Committee
The Moose Jaw Public Art Committee is meeting to discuss several public art projects, including a consultation plan for a bison sculpture, the relocation of a mural at 44 Fairford St. West, and new mural proposals. The agenda includes adoption of minutes and a work plan update, but no decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.
- Bison Sculpture Consultation Plan discussion
- Relocation of 44 Fairford St. West mural (Stormin Main Street Mural)
- Project 104 High School Arts Collective mural proposal for Old Public Comfort Station
- Robin Hood Mills mural proposal
- 2023 Work Plan and Budget Update
Youth Advisory Committee
The Moose Jaw Youth Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, discuss business arising from previous meetings, and handle new business including member resignations. They will also hold subcommittee breakout sessions and review outstanding items.
- Adoption of minutes from March 1, 2023
- Passport Project update
- Official Community Plan Update Project and April 5 community event
- Member resignations: Chavda, Hadley, Truong
- Subcommittee breakout sessions
Personnel Committee
This is a Personnel Committee meeting agenda that contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The document lists no specific decisions, discussions, or action items for the meeting.
Community Clean-Up Committee
The Community Clean-Up Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from March 31, 2022, and to discuss new business, specifically Community Clean-Up Day. No other substantive items are listed.
- Adoption of minutes from March 31, 2022
- Discussion of Community Clean-Up Day
Council Meeting
The Moose Jaw City Council is meeting to consider several items, including an update on the 2023 commercial valuation model review, a discretionary use application for 2575 Britannia Road, and various other reports and permits. The agenda includes public hearings, requests to address council, and reports from standing committees. Most items are for discussion or decision, with no final votes listed on the agenda.
- Discretionary use application for 2575 Britannia Road
- Update on 2023 Commercial Valuation Model Review by SAMA
- 2023 Major Equipment Purchases for Parks and Recreation
- Special occasion permit applications for Homegrown Farmers Market and Royal Canadian Legion
- 2023 Moose Jaw Events Centre ice plant repair
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee will hear updates on the Cast Iron Watermain & Feeder Main Replacement and the Snowdy Springs Pump Replacement for Hillcrest and Lynbrook golf courses. It will also consider several confidential matters, which may be discussed in closed session under The Cities Act. The committee will then return to open session to make appointments to the city's boards, committees, and commissions.
- Cast Iron Watermain & Feeder Main Replacement update (EC-2023-0090), including Phase 8 bid evaluation and 16th Ave NW feeder main design
- Snowdy Springs Pump Replacement for Hillcrest and Lynbrook Golf Courses (EC-2023-0096)
- Confidential matters (EC-2023-0077, EC-2023-0097, EC-2023-0080, and a procedure matter) may be discussed in closed session
- Appointments to the City of Moose Jaw's Boards, Committees and Commissions
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, discuss business arising from previous meetings, and review outstanding items. The agenda is largely procedural, with updates on several ongoing heritage projects including the Remembrance Day Banners, Heritage Plaques, Heritage Awards, and the Official Community Plan Update.
- Remembrance Day Banners Project update
- Heritage Plaques Video/QR Code Project update
- Heritage Awards discussion
- Official Community Plan Update Project with community event poster for 04.05.2023
- Review of outstanding items list
Council Meeting
The Moose Jaw City Council is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including adopting minutes and receiving committee reports. A public hearing is scheduled for Bylaw No. 5684, the Assessment Preparation Extension Bylaw 2023, and the council will also discuss a request for a secondary audit from SAMA, quarterly department reports, and a cold weather strategy for a warming centre.
- Public hearing on Bylaw No. 5684 - Assessment Preparation Extension Bylaw 2023
- Discussion of SAMA secondary audit and 2023 assessment changes (CC-2023-0075)
- City Department Quarterly Reports for Q4 2022 (CC-2023-0051)
- Cold Weather Strategy - Warming Centre (CC-2023-0079)
- 2022 Municipal Heritage Awards (CC-2023-0059)
Accessible Community Advisory Committee
The Special Needs Advisory Committee is meeting by video conference to adopt the agenda and minutes from February 9, 2023, discuss business arising from those minutes (including a ramp project), and review outstanding items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new decisions or proposals detailed.
- Ramp Project discussion under Business Arising from the Minutes
- Adoption of minutes from February 9, 2023
- Review of outstanding items list
Youth Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Moose Jaw Youth Advisory Committee meeting on March 1, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
Personnel Committee
This is the agenda for the Moose Jaw Personnel Committee meeting on February 21, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document provides no substantive information for residents.
Parks, Recreation and Facilities Advisory Committee
The Parks, Recreation and Facilities Advisory Committee is meeting to review the 2022 Q4 department report, discuss the Outdoor Sports Field Renewal Program, and consider applications for the Sask Lotteries Community Grant Program and the 2023 Capital Grant Program. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and department updates.
- 2022 Parks and Recreation Department Quarter 4 Report
- Outdoor Sports Field Renewal Program (PRF-2023-0041)
- Sask Lotteries Community Grant Program 2023/2024 (PRF-2023-0039)
- 2023 Capital Grant Program (PRF-2023-0047)
Council Meeting
The Moose Jaw City Council is meeting to hold public hearings on three bylaws: a street and lane closure, an exchange of dedicated lands, and a zoning amendment. The council will also consider two discretionary use applications, including one for a communication antenna support structure and one for a property at 80 Manitoba St E, along with reports on investments and the Official Community Plan engagement process.
- Public hearing on Bylaw No. 5680 - Street and Lane Closure Bylaw, 2023(1)
- Public hearing on Bylaw No. 5681 - Exchange of Dedicated Lands Bylaw
- Public hearing on Bylaw No. 5682 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment, 2023(1)
- Discretionary use application for communication antenna support structure at corner of Caribou St E & 13th Ave NE
- Discretionary use application for 80 Manitoba St E
Accessible Community Advisory Committee
The Special Needs Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from January 12, 2023, and to discuss business arising from previous meetings, including transit passes for people with disabilities and a ramp project. New business includes a sensory-friendly swim. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Transit passes for those living with disabilities
- Ramp project
- Sensory-friendly swim
Personnel Committee
This agenda for the Moose Jaw Personnel Committee meeting on January 30, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is meeting with no public reports on the agenda. The main business consists of four confidential matters (EC-2023-0023, EC-2023-0003, EC-2023-0009, and a confidential procedure matter) that may be discussed in closed session under exemptions in The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with call to order and adjournment.
- Confidential Matter EC-2023-0023 (possible closed session, advice/analyses)
- Confidential Matter EC-2023-0003 (possible closed session, financial/commercial negotiations)
- Confidential Matter EC-2023-0009 (possible closed session, Sections 16 and 18 exemptions)
- Confidential Procedure Matter (possible closed session, Section 15 exemption)
Development Appeals Board
This agenda for the Moose Jaw Development Appeals Board meeting on January 17, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee is meeting to appoint a chair and vice-chair, adopt minutes, and review several governing documents including Bylaw No. 5662, the advisory committee orientation manual, and the Public Art Policy. They will also discuss the 2023 work plan and budget, plus ongoing items like the Bison Sculpture consultation, mural relocations, and a Ukrainian sculpture.
- Review of Bylaw No. 5662, Public Art Committee Bylaw
- Review of City of Moose Jaw Public Art Policy
- 2023 Work Plan and Budget update
- Bison Sculpture Consultation Plan discussion
- Relocation of 44 Fairford St. West mural (Stormin Main Street Mural)
Accessible Community Advisory Committee
The Special Needs Advisory Committee (also called the Accessible Community Advisory Committee) is meeting to make appointments, adopt its agenda and minutes, and discuss several items including a bylaw governing the committee, an orientation manual, and an Official Community Plan update. It will also review ongoing business such as transit passes for people with disabilities, 2023 accessibility improvement projects, and a ramp project.
- Appointment of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and representative to the Public Works, Infrastructure and Environment Advisory Committee
- Review of Bylaw No. 5371, Special Needs Advisory Committee Bylaw
- Review of City of Moose Jaw Advisory Committees Orientation and Reference Manual
- Discussion of Official Community Plan Update Project
- Business arising: Transit passes for those living with disabilities, 2023 accessibility improvement projects, Ramp project
Youth Advisory Committee
The Moose Jaw Youth Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes from November 30, 2022, and discuss business arising, including the Passport Project and talking points from a presentation by Jaelin Caverhill. New business includes a QR Code project from the Heritage Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes subcommittee breakout sessions and reports, plus outstanding items.
- Passport Project discussion
- Talking points from Jaelin Caverhill presentation
- Heritage Advisory Committee QR Code project
- Adoption of minutes from November 30, 2022
- Subcommittee breakout sessions and reports
Public Works, Infrastructure and Environment Advisory Committee
This agenda for the Public Works, Infrastructure and Environment Advisory Committee meeting on January 11, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is meeting with no public reports on the agenda. The entire substantive business consists of six confidential matters that may be considered in closed session under The Cities Act, covering exemptions such as financial proprietary interest, personal information, and nominee applications. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with call to order and adjournment.
- No public reports scheduled
- Confidential Matter (general, Section 21 exemption)
- Confidential Matter EC-2023-0004 (financial proprietary interest, monetary value)
- Confidential Matter EC-2023-0005 (personal information)
- Confidential Matter EC-2023-0006 (personal information of nominee applications)
Council Meeting
The Moose Jaw City Council is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including adopting previous minutes and receiving committee reports. The main substantive item is a public hearing on Bylaw No. 5679, a sewer and water utility bylaw amendment, followed by its introduction. Council will also hear a request to address from Mr. Bernie Dombowsky regarding a Board of Revision review and a SAMA quality assurance secondary audit.
- Public hearing on Bylaw No. 5679, Sewer and Water Utility Bylaw Amendment, 2023 (1)
- Introduction of Bylaw No. 5679, Sewer and Water Utility Bylaw Amendment, 2023 (1)
- Request to address from Mr. Bernie Dombowsky on Board of Revision review and 2023 rate cap model
- SAMA Quality Assurance Division secondary audit report
- Response to written enquiry about a city app for parking