Saskatoon public meetings in 2024

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

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

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

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

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

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

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

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

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

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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

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

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

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

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

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

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

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

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING

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

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

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

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

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

BOARD OF REVISION

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

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

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

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

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

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

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

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

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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

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

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING

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

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

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

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

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - SPECIAL

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

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

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

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

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - BUDGET

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

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

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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

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

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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

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

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

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

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

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

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

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

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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

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

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

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

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

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

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

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

BOARD OF REVISION

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

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

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - INAUGURAL MEETING

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

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

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

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

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

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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

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

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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

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

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

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

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

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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

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

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

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

• Appeal 15-2024 regarding 624 7th Avenue North

SPECIAL EVENT - URBAN RESERVE SIGNING CEREMONY

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

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING

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

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

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

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

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

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

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

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

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

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

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

SPC-FINANCE - SPECIAL MEETING - PUBLIC

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

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

LICENCE APPEAL BOARD

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

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

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

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

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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

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

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

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

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

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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

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

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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

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

CIVIC NAMING COMMITTEE - SPECIAL MEETING

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

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

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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

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

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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

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

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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

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

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

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

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

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - SPECIAL

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

CIVIC NAMING COMMITTEE

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

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

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

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

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

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

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

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

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

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

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

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

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

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

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

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

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

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

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

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

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

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

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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

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

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - SPECIAL

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

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE - SPECIAL MEETING

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

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

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

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

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

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

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

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

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

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

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

DOWNTOWN EVENT AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY GROUP

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

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

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

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

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

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

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

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

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

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

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

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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

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

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

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

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

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

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

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

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

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

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

DOWNTOWN EVENT AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY GROUP

The Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group meeting scheduled for July 24, 2024 shows an empty agenda with no listed items or decisions. The lack of content suggests a procedural or informational session rather than a meeting with specific proposals or votes.

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

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

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

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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

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

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

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

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

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

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

• Appeal 11-2024 regarding 217 B Cree Place

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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LICENCE APPEAL BOARD

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

• Appeal 3-2024: Taxi licence cancellation

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL MEETING

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

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

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

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

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

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

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

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

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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

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

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

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

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

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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

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

CIVIC NAMING COMMITTEE

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

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

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

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

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

STREET ACTIVITY SUBCOMMITTEE

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

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

DOWNTOWN EVENT AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY GROUP

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

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

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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

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

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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

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

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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

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

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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

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

BOARD OF REVISION

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

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

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

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

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

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

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BOARD OF REVISION

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

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

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION - SPECIAL MEETING

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

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

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

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

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

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

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

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

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

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

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

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

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

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

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

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

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