Saskatoon, SK

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board is holding a public hearing to consider two appeals: one against an order to remedy a contravention at 10 Dunning Crescent, and one against a development permit denial at 515 Hilliard Street East. The board will decide whether to uphold or overturn the city's actions.

• Appeal 30-2026: Order to Remedy Contravention at 10 Dunning Crescent
• Appeal 31-2026: Development Permit Denial at 515 Hilliard Street East
• Public hearing open to the public at City Hall

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 07, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Committee Room E, Ground Floor, City Hall. The agenda lists one item: Appeal 18-2026, a Business Licence appeal under Bylaw No. 9746 - The Business Licence Bylaw, 2021. The agenda does not include details of the appellant, the licence at issue, or the grounds for appeal, and no attachments are listed for the item.

• Public hearing: Appeal 18-2026 - Business Licence
• Appeal heard under Bylaw No. 9746 - The Business Licence Bylaw, 2021
• Meeting: Wednesday, October 07, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Committee Room E, Ground Floor, City Hall
• No attachments or further details provided in the agenda

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission meets Sept. 29, 2026 to review three administration reports and forward recommendations to City Council for public hearings. The largest item is a city-led land use and rezoning proposal affecting Brevoort Park, Caswell Hill, Eastview, Grosvenor Park, Haultain, Holliston, Mount Royal, Nutana Park, Pleasant Hill, Riversdale, Varsity View and Westmount, with nine written submissions and one request to speak. The commission will also consider housekeeping amendments to the Zoning Bylaw and land use amendments for billboards on rights-of-way, plus its proposed 2027 budget.

• City-led land use amendment and rezoning to corridor land uses and districts in 12 neighbourhoods, including Preston Avenue area (2018 Preston Ave) [MPC2026-0902]
• Housekeeping and minor amendments to Bylaw No. 9990, Zoning Bylaw, 2024 [MPC2026-0901]
• Land use amendments for billboards on right-of-way, with proposed locations and zoning framework [MPC2026-0903]
• Request to speak from Elaine Walker on corridor planning rezoning at Preston and Taylor
• Proposed 2027 MPC budget due Oct. 1, 2026; 2026 approved budget was $7,000 for member education and conferences

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE - SPECIAL MEETING

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss two main items: a review of its mandate as directed by the Governance and Priorities Committee, and its proposed 2027 work plan and budget submission. The committee will provide feedback on its mandate's effectiveness and alignment with Council priorities, and will review anticipated expenditures for the coming year. No decisions are being made at this meeting; the committee is providing direction and preparing a budget submission.

• Review of advisory committee mandates, including original intent, relevance, and alignment with Council priorities
• Discussion of co-sponsorship and funding intake processes
• Proposed 2027 work plan and budget submission to Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services
• Budget submission deadline of October 1 annually

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

The Council will consider several items including the 1st Avenue Bus Rapid Transit concept changes and the ratification of the IAFF Local 80 firefighter contract. Other agenda items include affordable housing tax abatements and land acquisitions for transit connections.

• Approval of 5-year incremental tax abatements for 9 affordable housing projects totaling $1,645,265
• Ratification of the 2024-2026 IAFF Local 80 Collective Agreement revisions
• Land acquisition for Link/BRT at 1st Avenue S and 19th Street E for $180,250.00
• Archibald Arena Rehabilitation funding increase of $2,000,000
• Application for Provincial Disaster Assistance Program following September 7, 2026 rain

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

This is a public hearing meeting where City Council will hear comments on proposed rezoning and zoning text amendments at 608 Broadway Avenue, a concept plan amendment and rezoning at Delainey Road and Nazarali Lane in Brighton, and a proposed closure of a right-of-way on the 400 block of 12th Street East. Council will also consider approving the minutes from the August 26, 2026 public hearing and receive a list of proclamation, flag raising, and lighting requests.

• Rezoning at 608 Broadway Avenue (Bylaw No. 10212)
• Zoning text amendments at 608 Broadway Avenue (Bylaw No. 10213)
• Concept plan amendment and rezoning at Delainey Road and Nazarali Lane, Brighton (Bylaw No. 10214)
• Closure of right-of-way on 400 block 12th Street East, Nutana (Bylaw No. 10211)
• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2026 public hearing

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will conduct hearings regarding a denied development permit and an order to remedy a contravention. These items are scheduled for review on September 22, 2026.

• Appeal 28-2026: Appeal of a development permit denial at 170 2nd Avenue South
• Appeal 29-2026: Appeal of an order to remedy contravention at 3122 7th Street East

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee will receive information reports on the Climate Action Strategy and the economic value of natural assets, and will discuss its 2027 work plan and budget submission. The committee will also provide direction on an advisory committee review and a follow-up report on the Pollinator Paradise YXE event. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and statements of expenditures.

• Receive report on Climate Action Strategy (EUCS2026-0805) as information
• Receive report on Economic Value of Natural Assets in a Changing Prairie Climate (PDCS2025-0801, EUCS2025-0603)
• Provide direction on Advisory Committee Review (GPC2026-0305)
• Submit proposed 2027 Work Plan and budget to Standing Policy Committee
• Provide direction on Pollinator Paradise YXE follow-up report

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is meeting publicly to receive reports on the Advanis public survey results and a jurisdictional scan of the PACT program. The board will also confirm the agenda, approve minutes from the August 20, 2026 meeting, and may move into a closed session to discuss exempt matters.

• Advanis Public Survey Results report and 2026 Police Service Benchmarks
• Summary of PACT Jurisdictional Scan Findings report
• Approval of August 20, 2026 public meeting minutes
• Move In Camera under Police Act and LAFOIP provisions

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee will consider recommending that 1406 8th Avenue North (St. Mark's Anglican Church) be removed from the Demolition Permit Bylaw, 1987, which would require an amendment to the bylaw. The committee will also review proposed heritage evaluation criteria, discuss its work plan and 2027 budget, and provide feedback on its mandate as part of a city-wide advisory committee review.

• Referral to remove 1406 8th Avenue North (St. Mark's Anglican Church) from The Demolition Permit Bylaw, 1987
• Review of proposed Heritage Evaluation Criteria
• Discussion of 2027 Work Plan and budget submission
• Feedback on advisory committee mandate review
• Verbal updates on Castle School heritage status and Doors Open 2027

CIVIC NAMING COMMITTEE

The Civic Naming Committee will consider proposed changes to the Naming of Civic Property and Development Areas policy, including an annual engagement approach, and a request to rename Barnsley Crescent in Aspen Ridge with an extension of Feheregyhazi Boulevard. The committee will also review a public letter about renaming streets, parks, and bridges.

• Proposed policy changes to Council Policy C09-008, with a budget option for an annual engagement approach (2028/2029)
• Request to rename Barnsley Crescent in Aspen Ridge neighbourhood
• Proposed extension of Feheregyhazi Boulevard as part of the renaming
• Letter from Ashu Solo on renaming streets, parks, and bridges
• Approval of minutes from April 17, 2026 special meeting

The Committee recommended that City Council approve the renaming of Barnsley Crescent and the extension of Feheregyhazi Boulevard. Members also recommended pursuing proposed changes to the civic naming policy and developing a budget option for an enhanced engagement approach.

• Approved renaming of Barnsley Crescent and extension of Feheregyhazi Boulevard (CARRIED)
• Recommended pursuing proposed changes to Council Policy C09-008 (CARRIED)
• Recommended a budget option for 'Option 4: Enhanced Engagement Approach' be brought to the 2028/2029 budget deliberations (CARRIED)
• Denied request for Administration to report on expanding Committee membership to include community representatives (DEFEATED)
• Approved April 17, 2026, meeting minutes (CARRIED)

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Public Art Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its mandate as part of a city-wide review, consider its 2027 work plan and budget submission, and receive an update on expenses. The committee will also move in camera to discuss mentor applications for the Public Art Mentorship Program. Most agenda items are procedural, such as adopting minutes and receiving reports.

• Discussion on advisory committee mandate review and providing direction
• Review and submission of 2027 Work Plan and budget
• Receipt of September 2026 expense statement
• In camera discussion of mentor applications for Public Art Mentorship Program

The Public Art Advisory Committee approved its proposed 2027 Work Plan and associated budget requirements for submission to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services. The committee also received information on a city-wide review of advisory committee mandates and provided feedback on its role, including a desire for more adjudication opportunities and earlier involvement in public art processes. Mentor appointments for the Public Art Mentorship Program were discussed in camera and will be reported at the next meeting.

• Approved 2027 Work Plan and budget submission (carried)
• Received information on advisory committee mandate review (carried)
• Received current budget expenditure statement (carried)
• Appointed Christie Keller as Vice-Chair for remainder of 2026 (carried)
• Approved minutes from May 8 and July 28, 2026 meetings (carried)
• Confirmed agenda as presented (carried)
• Moved in camera to discuss mentor applications (carried)
• Reported mentor appointments to October 9, 2026 meeting, keeping details in camera (carried)

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its mandate as part of a city-wide review of advisory committees, and to consider its 2027 work plan and budget submission. The committee will also receive its current expenditure statement and hear verbal updates from the chair and members. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the mandate review discussion and the work plan/budget approval.

• Discussion on advisory committee mandate review, including feedback on effectiveness and alignment with Council priorities
• Review and submission of proposed 2027 Work Plan and budget to Standing Policy Committee on Transportation
• Receipt of September 2026 expenditure statement
• Adoption of minutes from April 10 and June 23, 2026 meetings

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting to receive information on the Climate Action Strategy and the Advisory Committee Review, and to provide direction on its 2027 Work Plan and budget submission. The committee will also consider sponsorship applications and follow-up reports for community events, and receive verbal updates from members.

• Referral: Climate Action Strategy [EUCS2026-0805] received as information
• Advisory Committee Review [GPC2026-0305] - committee to provide direction on mandate review
• 2027 Work Plan and Budget Submission [CK 225-83] to be submitted to Standing Policy Committee
• Sponsorship applications: Bridge City Warmth Community BBQ (Nov 2026), Hok Kolorob Saskatoon Chapter (Aug 28, 2026)
• Follow-up reports: THREADS in the Community (June 12, 2026), SODS 45th Anniversary World Fusion Bazaar (June 6-7, 2026), World Refugee Day (June 18, 2026)

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss several administrative items, including the 2027 meeting schedule and deputy mayor appointments, and to receive an information report on community benefit frameworks for the Downtown Event and Entertainment District. A notable motion from Councillor Dubois asks administration to report on options to regulate the delivery of graphic flyers to residential properties, following complaints about flyers depicting aborted fetuses. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes adoption and in-camera sessions.

• Motion to regulate flyer distribution to residential properties (GPC2026-0903)
• 2027 City Council and Committee meeting schedule approval (GPC2026-0901)
• 2027 Deputy Mayor appointments (GPC2026-0902)
• Information report on Community Benefit Frameworks and Downtown Event and Entertainment District (GPC2023-0612)
• In-camera items including appointments and city manager updates

The Governance and Priorities Committee unanimously directed Administration to report back on options to regulate the delivery of graphic flyers to residential properties, following complaints about flyers depicting aborted fetuses. The committee also approved the 2027 council meeting schedule and deputy mayor appointments, and received an information report on community benefits frameworks. A motion to develop a community benefits framework for the 2028/29 budget was defeated, but a motion to report annually on community benefits was approved.

• Directed Administration to report on options to regulate graphic flyer delivery (11-0)
• Recommended approval of 2027 Council and Committee meeting schedule (11-0)
• Recommended approval of 2027 Deputy Mayor appointments (11-0)
• Received information report on Community Benefit Frameworks and Downtown Event and Entertainment District (11-0)
• Defeated motion to develop community benefits framework for 2028/29 budget (4-7)
• Approved annual reporting on community benefits accrued under current policies (11-0)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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

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

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will review several reports, including a proposal for affordable housing tax abatements. The committee will also receive information regarding Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus planning and a land purchase request by Hamm Construction.

• Proposed 5-year tax abatement of $1,645,265 for 9 affordable rental housing projects (210 units)
• Proposed provincial education tax abatement for 110 111th Street West and 902-912 3rd Avenue North
• Information report on Saskatchewan Polytechnic Idylwyld Drive Campus future planning
• Information report on Hamm Construction request to purchase municipal reserve land at 134 and 126 English Crescent
• Community Safety and Well-Being Framework update

The committee unanimously recommended that City Council approve 5-year incremental tax abatements for 9 projects creating 210 new affordable rental units, with an estimated total value of $1,645,265. It also recommended applying for a provincial education property tax abatement for two specific addresses and authorizing agreements. Three information reports were received without decision.

• Recommended 5-year tax abatement for 9 affordable housing projects (210 units, $1,645,265) (4-0)
• Recommended provincial education property tax abatement for 110 111th Street West and 902-912 3rd Avenue North (4-0)
• Recommended authorizing City Solicitor to prepare agreements and Mayor/City Clerk to execute them (4-0)
• Received information report on Saskatchewan Polytechnic Idylwyld Drive Campus planning (4-0)
• Received information report on Hamm Construction request to purchase municipal reserve land (4-0)
• Received information report on Community Safety and Well-Being Framework update (4-0)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

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

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

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance approved a land exchange agreement for Marquis Industrial Phase 12, recommended purchasing property for the Link/BRT project, and recommended a fixed-term loan for the Civic Facility Energy and Water Monitoring Capital Project. The committee also deferred an audit matter to October 9, 2026, approved the August 5, 2026 minutes, and received three information reports.

• Deferred audit matter item 12.1 to October 9, 2026 (4-0)
• Confirmed amended agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 5, 2026 meeting (4-0)
• Requested City Solicitor to prepare Marquis Industrial Land Exchange Agreement with York Realty and authorized execution (4-0)
• Recommended Council authorize purchasing property from 16509665 Canada Inc. for $180,250.00 for Link/BRT (4-0)
• Recommended Council provide a fixed-term loan to replace the internal line of credit for Capital Project P.02568 (4-0)
• Received information reports 6.3.1, 6.3.2, and 6.3.3 as information (4-0)

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation will review follow-up reports regarding the 1st Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (Link) conceptual design. The committee will also discuss adaptive signal technology for the College Drive Link Corridor and a request to amend accessible parking policies.

• 1st Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (Link) conceptual design follow-up
• College Drive Link Corridor adaptive signal control technology follow-up
• Request to amend Council Policy C07-026 on-street accessible parking and the Accessible Parking Bylaw

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation referred the 1st Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (Link) concept changes follow-up report to City Council for consideration, after hearing from two speakers. The committee also received an information report on adaptive signal control technology for the College Drive corridor and referred a request to amend the accessible parking policy to administration for a report back. All decisions were unanimous (5-0, with one absence).

• Referred 1st Avenue BRT concept changes to City Council (5-0)
• Received College Drive adaptive signal control technology report as information (5-0)
• Referred accessible parking policy amendment request to administration for report back (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 4, 2026 meeting (5-0)

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will review funding requests for the Archibald Arena rehabilitation and the Coming Home Centre. The committee will also receive an information report regarding the economic value of natural assets in a changing prairie climate.

• Archibald Arena Rehabilitation: request to shift $3,839,250 from federal funding to the Major Capital Prioritization Funding Plan
• Archibald Arena Rehabilitation: request to increase project budget by $2,000,000 using the Civic Building Comprehensive Maintenance Reserve
• Coming Home Centre – Office of the Matriarchs: request to increase Capital Project P.10042 Indigenous Initiatives by $36,000 via McConnell Foundation contribution
• Information report on the economic value of natural assets in a changing prairie climate
• In Camera session regarding a Cybersecurity Program Update

The committee recommended amending the Archibald Arena rehabilitation funding, reducing federal funding by $3,839,250 and increasing Major Capital Prioritization Funding by the same amount, plus adding $2,000,000 from the Civic Building Comprehensive Maintenance Reserve. It also recommended adding $36,000 to the Indigenous Initiatives capital project for the Coming Home Centre, funded by a private contribution. Both recommendations were carried unanimously and will go to City Council.

• Recommended amending Archibald Arena funding: reduce federal by $3,839,250, increase Major Capital Prioritization by $3,839,250 (5-0)
• Recommended increasing Archibald Arena project by $2,000,000 from Civic Building Comprehensive Maintenance Reserve (5-0)
• Recommended increasing Indigenous Initiatives capital project by $36,000 from McConnell Foundation private contribution (5-0)
• Received report on Economic Value of Natural Assets as information (5-0)
• Forwarded Economic Value report to Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee with presentation (5-0)
• Moved cybersecurity program update in camera; discussion remained confidential (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

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

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

City Council approved several motions related to the Downtown Event and Entertainment District (DEED), including a cost re-evaluation and a comprehensive report on the potential urban reserve and operating partnership with Muskeg Lake Cree Nation. Council also passed amendments to the Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, approved the Climate Action Strategy, and authorized land acquisitions and sales for development.

• Approved DEED cost re-evaluation report (10-0)
• Approved DEED urban reserve and operating partnership review (9-1)
• Approved Vehicles for Hire Bylaw amendments with van rate for 5+ passengers (10-0)
• Approved Climate Action Strategy (10-0)
• Approved acquisition of 159.88 acres in northwest Saskatoon for $650,000 (10-0)
• Approved direct sale of 902-912 3rd Ave N to Vox Developments for $1,357,000 (10-0)
• Approved Shaw Centre temporary classroom rental agreement with Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (10-0)
• Defeated motion to remove 10 downtown benches (3-7)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

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

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

City Council held a public hearing and unanimously passed Bylaw 10203, amending zoning rules for primary dwellings in established neighbourhoods (sidewall area and door sill height), and Bylaw 10204, amending rules for garden and garage suites. Both bylaw amendments were approved on three readings with no opposition. Council also directed administration to work with homebuilders to simplify infill guidelines.

• Approved Bylaw 10203 (primary dwelling sidewall area and door sill height) on three readings (11-0)
• Approved Bylaw 10204 (garden and garage suites) on three readings (11-0)
• Directed administration to work with Saskatoon Regional Homebuilders to simplify infill guidelines (11-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (10-0)
• Approved minutes of July 29, 2026 public hearing (10-0)
• Received information on proclamations, illuminations, and flag raisings (11-0)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

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

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

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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

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

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

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

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

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended that City Council consider approving a rezoning at 608 Broadway Avenue from B5B subject to a Zoning Agreement to B5B with an AC2 architectural control overlay. It also recommended council consider amendments to the Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Zoning Bylaw to rezone land near Delainey Road and Nazarali Lane to townhouse and low/medium-density residential districts. Both items are recommendations for the future public hearing, not final decisions. The commission also added Mostofa Kamal to the list of members approved for 2026 conference attendance.

• Recommended council consider rezoning 608 Broadway Avenue to B5B with AC2 overlay (carried)
• Recommended council consider Brighton concept plan and rezoning amendments for Delainey Road and Nazarali Lane (carried)
• Added Mostofa Kamal to the list approved for 2026 conference attendance (carried)
• Approved the agenda as amended to add a Westcliff Developments letter to Item 7.1 (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the June 23, 2026 regular meeting (carried)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

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

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

The Board unanimously directed the Saskatoon Police Service to respond to the Saskatoon Police Association's request for information, and to respond to a letter about the 'last drink' process while consulting with SLGA. It also approved increasing the Fiscal Stabilization Reserve limit from 2.5% to 5%, and resolved to work with the Chief on a communication to the Province about exploring Police College-type training in Saskatoon. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Directed SPS to respond to Saskatoon Police Association info request (6-0)
• Directed SPS to respond on 'last drink' process and consult with SLGA (6-0)
• Approved increasing Fiscal Stabilization Reserve limit from 2.5% to 5% (6-0)
• Resolved to work with Chief on communication to Province re: Police College-type training in Saskatoon (6-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Lagimodiere as Chair for 2026 (6-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Santos Ong as Vice-Chair for 2026 (6-0)
• Adopted minutes of June 18, 2026 meeting (6-0)

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

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

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

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

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

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

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

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

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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

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

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

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

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

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

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

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

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

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

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

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

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

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

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

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

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