Saskatoon public meetings in 2025

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE - SPECIAL MEETING

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee will discuss the Bird Deterrent Funding Proposal submitted by Bird Safe Saskatoon, including purchase or evaluation of bird deterrent products. The committee will also review the draft 2025 Annual Report and provide direction on both items. Letters requesting to speak from Michelle Tustin and Mercy Harris are attached for reference.

• Urgent Business 4.1 – Bird Deterrent Funding Proposal from Bird Safe Saskatoon (EUCS2025-1104)
• Unfinished Business 5.1 – Draft 2025 Annual Report for the Committee
• Letter to speak – Michelle Tustin, Bird Safe Saskatoon, dated Dec 12 2025
• Letter to speak – Mercy Harris, Bird Safe Saskatoon, dated Dec 8 2025

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee approved a cheque of $5,408.56 to Bird Friendly Saskatoon to implement bird‑friendly initiatives. The Committee also approved its 2025 annual report for submission to City Council. Both actions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved $5,408.56 cheque to Bird Friendly Saskatoon for bird‑friendly initiatives (carried)
• Approved 2025 Environmental Advisory Committee annual report for submission to City Council (carried)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners will adopt the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting and receive a report of appreciation to the police service. It will appoint Commissioner Mayor C. Block as Acting Chair effective January 1, 2026, and approve the proposed 2026 meeting dates. The Board will also move an In Camera session to consider matters exempt from public disclosure.

• Adopt minutes of the public meeting held on November 20, 2025
• Receive appreciation report for the Saskatoon Police Service
• Appointment of Mayor C. Block as Acting Chair from Jan 1 2026
• Approval of the 2026 Board of Police Commissioners meeting schedule
• Move In Camera to consider exempt matters under the Police Act and FOIP Act

The Board appointed Commissioner Mayor C. Block as Acting Chair from Jan. 1, 2026 until the first 2026 meeting. The Board approved the full schedule of 2026 meeting dates. Consideration of the New Police Pension Plan Trust Agreement report was deferred to the January 2026 meeting. Motions to hold certain matters In Camera and to keep the discussion confidential were passed.

• Appointed Mayor C. Block as Acting Chair (unanimous 7‑0)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (unanimous 7‑0)
• Deferred New Police Pension Plan Trust Agreement report to Jan 2026 (unanimous 7‑0)
• Moved In Camera to consider exempt matters (unanimous 7‑0)
• Ordered information and discussion to remain In Camera (unanimous 7‑0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

The City Council public hearing will consider several land‑use and bylaw items, including a Rosewood neighbourhood concept plan amendment and a discretionary use application for a day‑care centre at 2610 14th Street East. Council will also review amendments to the Public Notice Policy and Procedures Bylaws, a Development Applications Fee amendment, and a proposal to redesignate and sell a buffer strip adjacent to McOrmond Drive to the National Affordable Housing Corporation for $250 plus GST. The meeting includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and flag‑raising proclamations.

• Proposed Neighbourhood Concept Plan Amendment – Rosewood Parcel V (MPC2025-1101)
• Discretionary Use Application – Day Care Centre at 2610 14th Street East (MPC2025-1102)
• Amendments to The Public Notice Policy Bylaw, 2003 and The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 2014
• Proposed Buffer Strip Redesignation and Sale adjacent to McOrmond Drive – sale to National Affordable Housing Corporation for $250 + GST
• The Development Applications Fee Amendment Bylaw, 2025 (Bylaw No. 10129)

The council adopted the minutes from the October 29, 2025 public hearing. It approved the Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment and authorized a discretionary use application for a day‑care centre at 2610 14th Street East with conditions. The council also passed Bylaw No. 10122/10123 (Public Notice Policy amendments) and Bylaw No. 10124 (Municipal Buffer redesignation) and updated Council Policy C01‑021 to match the new bylaw.

• Adopted minutes from Oct 29 2025 public hearing (11‑0)
• Approved Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment (11‑0)
• Approved Discretionary Use Application for day‑care at 2610 14th St E, with conditions (11‑0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 10122 & 10123 – Public Notice Policy amendments (11‑0)
• Passed Bylaw No. 10124 – Municipal Buffer redesignation (11‑0)
• Updated Council Policy C01‑021 to mirror Schedule A of Bylaw 10122 (11‑0)
• Withdrew agenda item 5.2.3 (11‑0)
• Closed public hearings for Rosewood plan and day‑care applications (11‑0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

City Council is meeting to decide on several financial incentives, utility rate changes, and infrastructure budget adjustments. The body is also reviewing public comments regarding the potential relocation of Wildwood Golf Course.

• Increase Capital Project P.10104 (Organics Processing Facility) by $8.4 million for a total budget of $30.5 million
• Extension of the Carbon Charge suspension for Saskatoon Light & Power customers until December 31, 2026
• 5-year 100% municipal and library tax abatement for 410 and 420 5th Avenue North (Baydo Towers)
• Five-year incremental tax abatement for Sandvik Canada Inc. development in 2026
• Adjustments to 2025 Parks and Recreation, Elementary School, and High School Land Levy rates

The council extended the carbon‑charge pause on electric rates until Dec 31 2026 and increased the Organics Processing Facility budget by $8.4 M to $30.5 M. It also approved several 5‑year tax abatements for new developments and corporate projects, renewed key lease agreements, and paid municipal association membership fees. All motions passed unanimously (11‑0).

• Extended suspension of the electric carbon charge on rates until Dec 31 2026 (11‑0)
• Increased Organics Processing Facility capital budget by $8.4 M to a total of $30.5 M (11‑0)
• Approved 5‑year 100% tax abatements for municipal, library and education property taxes on 410 and 420 5th Ave N development starting Jan 1 2026 (11‑0)
• Approved five‑year tax abatement schedule for Sandvik Canada Inc. parcel #203145937 (100% Year 1, 80% Year 2, etc.) (11‑0)
• Renewed license agreement with Saskatchewan Health Authority for Saskatoon Field House (11‑0)
• Extended lease of Sutherland Memorial Hall with POW City Kinsmen Club for five years, with an option for another five (11‑0)
• Approved lease agreement with the University of Saskatchewan for the Saskatoon Field House (11‑0)
• Paid SUMA 2026 membership fee $138,035.04 and FCM 2026‑2027 fee $67,189.73 (11‑0)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board is meeting to hear appeals regarding orders to remedy contraventions. These appeals relate to the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003.

• Appeal 34-2025: Order to Remedy Contravention - 341 Avenue P South
• Appeal 35-2025: Order to Remedy Contravention - 2102 Herman Avenue

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hold a hearing on Appeal 42‑2025, a development permit denial for 403 Sharma Crescent. It will also consider Appeal 43‑2025, a sign permit denial for 253 Willis Crescent. Both items are being reviewed based on the notices, affidavits, and plans attached to the agenda.

• Appeal 42‑2025 – Development Permit Denial – 403 Sharma Crescent
• Appeal 43‑2025 – Sign Permit Denial – 253 Willis Crescent

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

CIVIC NAMING COMMITTEE

The Civic Naming Committee is meeting to discuss a proposal to name the University Heights 3 Neighbourhood 'Hawthorn'. The committee will review a report from the Community Services Division and a letter of comment from the Swale Watchers.

• Proposed name 'Hawthorn' for University Heights 3 Neighbourhood

The committee approved an amendment to add a letter from Meghan Mickelson to agenda item 7.1 and adopted the minutes from the November 21, 2025 special meeting. It voted to defer the decision on the proposed name "Hawthorn" and to conduct targeted engagement using the Place Identity Framework, with results to be presented by March 2026. The committee also noted that Senior Planner N. Kinzel will be leaving the committee.

• Agenda amendment to add letter from Meghan Mickelson (carried)
• Adoption of minutes from November 21, 2025 special meeting (carried)
• Decision on the name Hawthorn deferred (carried)
• Targeted engagement to be brought back by March 2026 (carried)

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee will adopt the November 12 minutes, receive the 2025 financial forecast report, and consider recommendations to pay the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association 2026 membership fee of $138,035.04 (including GST) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2026‑2027 membership fee of $67,189.73 (including GST). The committee will also move an in‑camera session to discuss various board and commission appointments for 2026.

• Adopt minutes from the Governance and Priorities Committee meeting dated November 12, 2025
• Receive the 2025 Financial Forecast – City of Saskatoon’s Business Plan and Budget report
• Recommend payment of SUMA 2026 membership fees amounting to $138,035.04, including GST
• Recommend payment of FCM 2026‑2027 membership fees amounting to $67,189.73, including GST
• In‑camera session to consider 2026 appointments to boards, commissions, and committees

The Governance and Priorities Committee confirmed its agenda and adopted the November 12 minutes. It received the 2025 financial forecast report. The committee recommended that City Council pay the SUMA 2026 membership fee of $138,035.04 and the FCM 2026‑2027 fee of $67,189.73. All motions passed unanimously.

• Agenda confirmed as presented (unanimous)
• Minutes of Nov 12, 2025 adopted (unanimous)
• 2025 financial forecast information received (unanimous)
• Recommend payment of SUMA 2026 membership fees $138,035.04 (unanimous)
• Recommend payment of FCM 2026‑2027 membership fees $67,189.73 (unanimous)
• Motion to go In Camera for appointments considered (unanimous)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will recommend a five‑year tax abatement for Sandvik Canada Inc. on City Parcel #203145937, with decreasing percentages each year. It will also recommend approval of a license agreement renewal with the Saskatchewan Health Authority for the Saskatoon Field House, a lease extension for Sutherland Memorial Hall to the POW City Kinsmen Club, and a lease agreement with the University of Saskatchewan for the Saskatoon Field House. Additionally, the committee will approve the terms of reference for a Street Sweeping Program audit and adopt the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting.

• Tax abatement for Sandvik Canada Inc. on City Parcel #203145937: 100% Year 1, 80% Year 2, 70% Year 3, 60% Year 4, 50% Year 5
• License agreement renewal at Saskatoon Field House with the Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Extension of lease for Sutherland Memorial Hall to POW City Kinsmen Club (ISC Parcel Nos. 119846021, 119846010, 144899072) for five years with an option to renew
• Proposed lease agreement with the University of Saskatchewan at the Saskatoon Field House
• Approval of terms of reference for the Street Sweeping Program audit

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance unanimously recommended to City Council a five‑year tax abatement for Sandvik Canada Inc. It also approved the renewal of the Saskatoon Field House license agreement with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the terms of reference for a Street Sweeping Program audit, a five‑year lease extension for Sutherland Memorial Hall, and a lease agreement with the University of Saskatchewan for the Saskatoon Field House. All motions carried unanimously with five votes in favour and one absent member.

• Tax abatement recommendation for Sandvik Canada Inc. carried unanimously (5 in favour, 1 absent)
• License agreement renewal for Saskatoon Field House approved unanimously (5 in favour, 1 absent)
• Terms of Reference for Street Sweeping Program Audit approved unanimously (5 in favour, 1 absent)
• Lease extension for Sutherland Memorial Hall approved unanimously (5 in favour, 1 absent)
• Lease agreement with University of Saskatchewan for Saskatoon Field House approved unanimously (5 in favour, 1 absent)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board will hold a public hearing on Appeal 32-2025 concerning a taxi licence. The appeal is filed under Bylaw No. 9651, the Vehicles for Hire Bylaw (2019). No attachments or additional details are provided in the agenda.

• Appeal 32-2025 – Taxi licence (Bylaw No. 9651, Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, 2019)

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will recommend several measures to City Council. Items include amending the St. John’s Anglican Cathedral Heritage Designation Bylaw to reflect a subdivision, approving a five‑year 100 % tax abatement for the Baydo Towers development at 410 and 420 5th Avenue North starting Jan 1 2026, and adjusting 2025 prepaid service rates with provisional 2026 rates. The committee also proposes adjustments to the 2025 Parks and Recreation, Elementary School and High School land levies and will forward the Public Art Advisory Committee’s 2025 Annual Report. A motion directs administration to consult the Riversdale Business Improvement District on safety, wellbeing and economic resilience strategies.

• Amend The St. John’s Anglican Cathedral Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 8352 to update the legal land description
• Approve a 5‑year tax abatement (100 % of incremental Municipal, Library and Education property taxes) for 410 and 420 5th Avenue North (Baydo Towers), effective Jan 1 2026
• Adjust 2025 prepaid service rates and set preliminary 2026 rates as outlined in the report
• Adjust 2025 Parks and Recreation Levy, Elementary School Land Levy, and High School Land Levy rates
• Forward the Public Art Advisory Committee 2025 Annual Report to City Council

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services unanimously recommended several actions to City Council. It approved a 5‑year 100% municipal, library and education tax abatement for the 410 and 420 5th Avenue North development, an amendment to the St. John’s Anglican Cathedral Heritage Designation Bylaw, and adjustments to 2025 prepaid service rates and multiple levy rates. The committee also directed administration to consult with the Riversdale Business Improvement District and to forward the Public Art Advisory Committee’s 2025 annual report to council.

• Recommended 5‑year 100% municipal, library and education tax abatements for 410 & 420 5th Ave N (6‑0)
• Recommended amendment to St. John’s Anglican Cathedral Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 8352 (6‑0)
• Recommended adjustment to 2025 prepaid service rates and set 2026 preliminary rates at 2025 levels (6‑0)
• Recommended adjustments to 2025 Parks & Recreation, Elementary School and High School levy rates (6‑0)
• Directed administration to consult with Riversdale Business Improvement District and report back (6‑0)
• Requested administration to report on underground electrical servicing rates in 2026 (6‑0)
• Requested administration to compare growth‑related levies across municipalities (6‑0)
• Forwarded Public Art Advisory Committee 2025 Annual Report to City Council for information (6‑0)

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will recommend to City Council an $8.4 million increase to Capital Project P.10104 – Organics Processing Facility, bringing the total budget to $30.5 million and adjusting borrowing accordingly. It will also recommend extending the suspension of the carbon charge on electric rates until December 31 2026 and request a draft amendment to Bylaw No. 10071. The committee will forward the 2025 Annual Report of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee to Council for information.

• Extension of pause on carbon charge collection for Saskatoon Light & Power rates until Dec 31 2026
• Increase Organics Processing Facility budget by $8.4 M (Project P.10104) funded by Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund
• Exempt Receiving Hall of the Organics Processing Facility from High‑Performance Civic Building Policy requirements
• Forward 2025 Annual Report of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee to City Council
• Adopt minutes of the Nov 4 2025 Standing Policy Committee meeting

The committee unanimously recommended that Saskatoon Light & Power extend the suspension of the carbon charge on electric rates until Dec 31 2026 and asked the City Solicitor to draft amendments to Bylaw No. 10071. It also approved an $8.4 million increase to Capital Project P.10104 – Organics Processing Facility, raising the total project budget to $30.5 million, adjusting borrowing, and exempting the Receiving Hall from certain high‑performance building requirements. The 2025 Annual Report of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee was forwarded to City Council for information. All motions passed unanimously with five votes in favour and one absent.

• Recommend extending carbon charge suspension to Dec 31 2026 and draft Bylaw 10071 amendments (5‑0)
• Increase Organics Processing Facility budget by $8.4 M to $30.5 M; adjust borrowing; exempt Receiving Hall from LEED Silver and net‑zero targets (5‑0)
• Forward DEI Advisory Committee 2025 Annual Report to City Council (5‑0)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Saskatoon Development Appeals Board will hold hearings on three appeals. Appeal 39-2025 concerns a development permit denial for 202 Jessop Avenue. Appeal 40-2025 concerns an order to remedy a contravention for 638 University Drive. Appeal 41-2025 concerns a development permit denial for 515 Hilliard Street East.

• Appeal 39-2025 – Development permit denial – 202 Jessop Avenue
• Appeal 40-2025 – Order to remedy contravention – 638 University Drive
• Appeal 41-2025 – Development permit denial – 515 Hilliard Street East

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation will adopt the minutes from its November 4, 2025 meeting. It will receive an information report on the College Drive Link Corridor follow‑up for December 2025, including several analysis appendices. The committee will also consider a request to speak from Rich Pilon of Horses and Hockey regarding a Saskatoon Sleigh Rides business license.

• Adopt minutes of the November 4, 2025 Transportation committee meeting
• Receive information report on College Drive Link Corridor – December 2025 Follow Up (TS2025-0503) with eight analysis appendices
• Consider request to speak from Rich Pilon, Horses and Hockey – Saskatoon Sleigh Rides Business License (TS2025-1101)

The committee confirmed its agenda and adopted the November 4 minutes unanimously. It approved receiving the College Drive Link Corridor report and directed administration to report back on how Adaptive Signal Control Technology could be included in the initial BRT launch. It also directed administration to provide options for licensing horse‑drawn carriage services.

• Agenda confirmed (6 in favour, unanimous)
• November 4 minutes adopted (6 in favour, unanimous)
• Information on College Drive Link Corridor received; admin to report on ASCT inclusion in BRT launch (6 in favour, unanimous)
• Admin to report expeditiously on business‑licensing options for horse‑drawn carriage services (6 in favour, unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - BUDGET

City Council will meet to discuss and vote on the 2026-27 preliminary budget, including approval of operating and capital budgets for the Saskatoon Police Service, Saskatoon Public Library, and Arts, Culture and Events Venues. The agenda also includes public delegations and reports on funding plans, transit fare adjustments, and FTE budget scenarios.

• Saskatoon Police Service 2026 operating budget: $158,033,200
• Saskatoon Public Library 2026 operating budget: $36,027,300
• Transit fare adjustment report with multiple options
• Public delegations on budget, homelessness, and natural areas
• Reports on civic operating budget scenarios and funding plans

The council voted to confirm the amended agenda, receiving it with 8 votes in favour and 3 against, and recorded it as carried unanimously. A motion to receive the preliminary 2026‑2027 budget information was passed unanimously with all 11 members voting in favour. The council also approved the list of speakers for items 5.1.1‑5.1.30, again with unanimous support.

• Agenda amendment confirmed (8 for, 3 against) – carried unanimously
• Preliminary 2026‑2027 budget information received (11 for) – carried unanimously
• Speakers list for items 5.1.1‑5.1.30 approved (11 for) – carried unanimously

CIVIC NAMING COMMITTEE - SPECIAL MEETING

The Civic Naming Committee will confirm an amended agenda that adds a letter from Keith Folkersen of Saskatoon Land. It will adopt the minutes from the June 20, 2024 meeting. The committee will receive the Community Services Division’s Neighbourhood Naming Interim Review Process report and the accompanying letter requesting to speak.

• Amend agenda to include Keith Folkersen’s letter (dated Nov 17 2025)
• Adopt minutes of the Civic Naming Committee meeting held June 20 2024
• Receive the Neighbourhood Naming Interim Review Process report (ADV2025-1108)
• Consider the letter from Keith Folkersen requesting to speak

The committee appointed Councillor B. Dubois as Chair and Councillor S. Timon as Vice Chair through motions that were carried. The agenda was amended and confirmed, and the minutes from the September 13, 2024 meeting were approved. The committee advised that the Hawthorn neighbourhood name proceed to the December 11 meeting and that additional neighbourhood names be considered under the new Place Identify Framework.

• Appointed Councillor B. Dubois as Chair (carried)
• Appointed Councillor S. Timon as Vice Chair (carried)
• Amended and confirmed agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes of September 13, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Advised Hawthorn name proceed to December 11 meeting (carried)
• Directed consideration of additional neighbourhood names under new framework (carried)

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee is reviewing environmental considerations for digital sign regulations and a request for bird deterrents at City Hall. The body will also provide direction on its 2025 Annual Report and receive updates on urban wildlife and Dutch Elm Disease prevention.

• Review of environmental considerations for digital sign regulations
• Request for bird deterrents at City Hall
• Draft 2025 Annual Report for committee accomplishments
• Update on 2025 Dutch Elm Disease Public Education and Prevention Grant
• Saskatoon's Urban Wildlife Information Network Project update

The committee adopted the September 19, 2025 minutes and received updates on the Urban Wildlife Information Network and the Dutch Elm Disease education grant. It approved a letter of support for City Council’s Natural Areas Portfolio Phase 3 and requested a funding proposal from Bird Safe Saskatoon on bird‑deterrent products, to be submitted by Dec 8, 2025 and reviewed at a special meeting. The 2025 Annual Report was deferred to a Dec 19, 2025 special meeting, and information on digital sign regulation updates was received.

• Adopted September 19, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Received Urban Wildlife Information Network update (Carried)
• Received Dutch Elm Disease public education grant update (Carried)
• Provided letter of support for Natural Areas Portfolio Phase 3 (Carried)
• Requested funding proposal from Bird Safe Saskatoon on bird deterrents (Carried)
• Set Dec 8, 2025 deadline for proposal and special meeting review (Carried)
• Deferred 2025 Annual Report to Dec 19, 2025 special meeting (Carried)
• Received information on digital sign regulations review (Carried)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners will vote on authorizing a 2.5% salary increase for out‑of‑scope SPS employees for 2026, matching the increase negotiated for the Exempt Staff Association. The board will also adopt the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting and receive several reports and a letter of recommendations. Additional items include a warrant enforcement unit update and a report on a 4% budget reduction.

• Authorize a 2.5% salary increase for SPS out‑of‑scope employees for 2026
• Adopt minutes from the public Board meeting held on October 16, 2025
• Receive Ashu M. G. Solo’s letter with recommendations for enhancing the Saskatoon Police Service
• Receive Warrant Enforcement Unit update report
• Receive 4% budget reduction report for the Saskatoon Police Service

The Board authorized a 2.5% salary increase for Saskatoon Police Service out‑of‑scope employees for 2026, matching the increase negotiated for the Exempt Staff Association. It also directed Chief McBride to provide a summary of Ashu M.G. Solo’s recommendation letters by January 2026. The Board received the Chair’s and Chief’s reports, the Warrant Enforcement Unit update, and the Budget 4% Reduction Report, and ordered the budget report to be forwarded to City Council.

• Authorized 2.5% salary increase for 2026 for SPS out‑of‑scope employees (unanimous)
• Requested Chief McBride to report on Ashu M.G. Solo recommendations by Jan 2026 (unanimous)
• Received Chair’s report on upcoming conferences and recruitment concerns (unanimous)
• Received Chief’s report on awards, community events, and recent arrests (unanimous)
• Accepted Ashu M.G. Solo letters as information (unanimous)
• Received Warrant Enforcement Unit update (unanimous)
• Received Budget 4% Reduction Report and directed submission to City Council (unanimous)
• Moved In Camera session to consider exempt matters (unanimous)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

The agenda for the Saskatoon City Council public hearing on November 19, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board will hold a public hearing on November 19, 2025. It will consider an Order to Remedy Contravention under Bylaw 8175 for 120 Avenue F South, and a Tree Permit Denial appeal under Bylaw 9957 for 402 Wilson Crescent.

• Order to Remedy Contravention – Bylaw 8175 – 120 Avenue F South
• Tree Permit Denial – Bylaw 9957 – 402 Wilson Crescent

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes proposed amendments to the Waterworks Bylaw, 1996, and a servicing agreement for the Biosolids Pipeline Corridor Project with the Wanuskewin Heritage Park Authority. The council will also vote on the Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan and forward proposed fee changes for the Development Review Program and Building Standards to future budget deliberations. Additional items include updates to council member remuneration policy and a series of appointments to advisory committees.

• Proposed amendments to The Waterworks Bylaw, 1996 (Item 8.1.1)
• Biosolids Pipeline Corridor Project – Wanuskewin Heritage Park Servicing Agreement (Item 8.1.2)
• Approval of the Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan (Item 8.1.3)
• Proposed fee changes for the Development Review Program (2026‑2027) (Item 8.3.1)
• Council Member Remuneration, Travel and Training Expenses Policy changes (Item 8.5.1)

The council approved proposed amendments to the Waterworks Bylaw, 1996. It also approved a servicing agreement with the Wanuskewin Heritage Park Authority and adopted the Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan. In addition, the council adopted a new remuneration, travel and training expenses policy and repealed two previous policies, all with unanimous votes.

• Approved amendments to The Waterworks Bylaw, 1996 (11‑0)
• Approved Servicing Agreement with Wanuskewin Heritage Park Authority (11‑0)
• Approved the Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan (11‑0)
• Forwarded Development Review Program fee changes to 2026‑2027 budget deliberations (11‑0)
• Approved the College Corridor Plan in principle (11‑0)
• Adopted new Council Remuneration, Travel and Training Expenses policy and repealed two old policies (11‑0)
• Re‑appointed members to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (11‑0)
• Re‑appointed members to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (11‑0)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission will recommend that City Council approve the proposed amendment to the Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan during the upcoming public hearing. The commission will also recommend approval of a discretionary use application for a day‑care centre at 2610 14th Street East, subject to permit and site‑work conditions. The meeting includes adoption of minutes from the September 23, 2025 commission meeting and routine reports.

• Proposed amendment to the Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan (Parcel V) – recommendation for City Council approval
• Discretionary Use Application for a day‑care centre at 2610 14th Street East – up to 40 children and 5 staff, with conditions on permits and power‑pole relocation
• Adoption of post‑meeting minutes from the Regular Meeting held on September 23, 2025
• Report of the Chair (CK 175-16) – standing informational item

The Municipal Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and adopted the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting. It carried a motion for City Council to consider the Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment. It also carried a motion for City Council to consider a discretionary use application to operate a day‑care centre at 2610 14th Street East.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• September 23, 2025 minutes adopted (carried)
• Recommendation to Council to consider Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment approved (carried)
• Recommendation to Council to consider discretionary use application for day‑care centre at 2610 14th Street East approved (carried)
• Chair’s report received (carried)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hold hearings on three appeals of denied development permits. The appeals concern properties at 129 22nd Street West, 1145 8th Street East, and 3428 Ortona Street. Board members will review the notice of appeal, supporting documentation, and site plans for each case.

• Appeal 35-2025 – Development Permit Denial – 129 22nd Street West
• Appeal 37-2025 – Development Permit Denial – 1145 8th Street East
• Appeal 38-2025 – Development Permit Denial – 3428 Ortona Street

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposed amendment to the heritage designation bylaw for St. John’s Anglican Cathedral to update its legal land description. The committee will also review its 2025 annual report and current work plan.

• Proposed amendment to The St. John’s Anglican Cathedral Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 8352, 2004
• Review of the 2025 Annual Report for submission to City Council
• Review of the 2025 MHAC Work Plan
• Reports from three members attending the National Trust Conference in Halifax
• Statement of Expenditures for November 2025

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee confirmed its agenda and adopted the October 21, 2025 minutes. It approved a motion to forward a report recommending that the City Solicitor prepare an amendment to the St. John’s Anglican Cathedral Heritage Designation Bylaw to update the legal land description, and to have the General Manager prepare public notices. The committee accepted information from the National Trust Conference, approved its 2025 Annual Report for submission to City Council, and received updates on its work plan and budget expenditures.

• Agenda confirmation carried (moved by L. Aussant)
• Adoption of October 21, 2025 minutes carried (moved by A. Cey)
• Recommend amendment to St. John’s Cathedral heritage bylaw and prepare notices carried (moved by R. Pshebylo)
• Receive National Trust Conference information carried (moved by L. Aussant)
• Approve 2025 Annual Report for submission carried (moved by R. Pshebylo)
• Receive 2025 work plan information carried (moved by B. Southam)
• Receive budget statement of expenditures information carried (moved by R. Pshebylo)

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on November 14, 2025 has no agenda items listed. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific items to vote on.

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Public Art Advisory Committee will adopt its draft 2025 Annual Report and submit it to City Council through the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services by March 31, 2026. It will receive a statement of its 2025 expenditures, review updates to its work plan, and consider a referral concerning bird deterrents at City Hall. The committee will also hear public comments from the Saskatoon Nature Society and Bird Safe Saskatoon.

• Approve the 2025 Annual Report for submission to City Council
• Receive the PAAC 2025 budget statement
• Review the 2025 Public Art Advisory Committee Work Plan overview
• Consider referral of Jan Shadick’s request for bird deterrents at City Hall (Item 6.1)
• Hear public comments from David Forbes (Saskatoon Nature Society) and Mercy Harris (Bird Safe Saskatoon)

The committee approved its 2025 Annual Report and will submit it to City Council by March 31, 2026. It deferred the bird‑deterrent request for City Hall to the January 16, 2026 meeting. The committee also received the current statement of expenditures and adopted the October 10 minutes.

• Added letters to Item 6.1 and confirmed agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the October 10, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Deferred Jan 16 2026 meeting on bird‑deterrent request (carried)
• Approved 2025 Annual Report for submission to City Council (carried)
• Received current statement of expenditures (carried)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will review the draft 2025 annual report and adopt the minutes from the October 9 meeting. It will receive a referral on the Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan and examine the 2025 Statement of Expenditures, including an invoice from the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association. The committee will also consider sponsorship follow‑up reports for several cultural events such as Sip of Culture, Youth Cricket Winter Tournament, and the Saskatoon Diaspora Film Festival. No new policy decisions are listed; the agenda focuses on reports, referrals, and sponsorship directions.

• Review and consider draft DEI Advisory Committee Annual Report 2025 (ADV2025-1101).
• Receive and discuss Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan referral (EUCS2025-1105).
• Examine 2025 Statement of Expenditures and invoice from Saskatchewan Intercultural Association.
• Consider sponsorship follow‑up reports for events: Sip of Culture (Amal Club), Youth Cricket Winter Tournament (Saskatoon Cricket Association), Welcome to (My Country) (Saskatoon Open Door Society), etc.
• Adopt minutes from the DEI Advisory Committee meeting held October 9, 2025.

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee approved its 2025 Annual Report for submission to City Council. It also agreed to send a letter of support to Council for the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The committee authorized several sponsorship cheques ranging from $460 to $2,000 for cultural and community events.

• Approved 2025 Annual Report for submission to City Council (carried)
• Submitted letter of support to City Council for Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (carried)
• Authorized cheque of $460 to The Amal Club for Sip of Culture event (carried)
• Authorized cheque of $1,041.56 to Saskatoon Cricket Association for Youth Cricket Winter Tournament (carried)
• Authorized cheque of $2,000 to Saskatoon Open Door Society for Welcome to (My Country) project (carried)
• Authorized cheque of $2,000 to Thiruvalluvar Tamil Language School for AADIPPIRAPPU event (carried)
• Authorized cheque of $1,000 to Pakistan Canada Cultural Association for Jashna-e-Bahara and Kite Festival (carried)
• Authorized cheque of $1,100 to Saskatchewan Intercultural Association for training session (carried)

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee will recommend to City Council that the City Clerk be directed to approve a new Council Remuneration, Travel and Training Expenses policy (CXX-XXX) and to repeal the existing policies C01-006 and C01-023. The committee will also receive information reports on the 2025 Civic Services Survey, the 2026‑2029 Strategic Plan, the current state of artificial intelligence at the City, business‑friendly initiatives, and non‑resident leisure fees. Additional items include motions, urgent business, and in‑camera appointments, but the primary decision concerns the council remuneration and travel policy changes.

• Recommend approval of Council Policy CXX-XXX – Council Remuneration, Travel and Training Expenses
• Recommend repeal of Council Policy C01-006 – Remuneration – Members of City Council
• Recommend repeal of Council Policy C01-023 – City Councillors’ Travel and Training
• Information report: 2025 Civic Services Survey Results (GPC2025-1101)
• Information report: Update on the Current State of Artificial Intelligence at the City of Saskatoon (GPC2025-1103)

The Governance and Priorities Committee confirmed its agenda and adopted the October 15 minutes, both unanimously. It recommended that City Council approve Council Policy CXX-XXX on remuneration, travel and training expenses, and repeal Policies C01-006 and C01-023, with a unanimous vote. The committee also referred the proposed non‑resident fee surcharge to the 2026‑2027 business plan for further consideration. Several informational reports—including the 2025 Civic Services Survey, the 2026‑2029 Strategic Plan survey, and an AI update—were received unanimously.

• Agenda confirmed (10 in favour, 1 absent)
• October 15 minutes adopted (10 in favour, 1 absent)
• Recommend approval of Council Policy CXX-XXX – Council Remuneration, Travel and Training Expenses (10 in favour, 1 absent)
• Recommend repeal of Council Policy C01-006 – Remuneration – Members of City Council (10 in favour, 1 absent)
• Recommend repeal of Council Policy C01-023 – City Councillors’ Travel and Training (10 in favour, 1 absent)
• Refer non‑resident leisure fees surcharge to 2026‑2027 business plan (10 in favour, 1 absent)
• Receive 2025 Civic Services Survey results (10 in favour, 1 absent)
• Receive AI state update report (10 in favour, 1 absent)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING

The council will confirm the agenda as presented and address standard procedural items such as conflict‑of‑interest declarations. A report on a lease for a temporary drop‑in centre at 50 23rd Street East will be presented by administration. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Confirmation of agenda – recommendation to adopt as presented
• Declaration of conflict of interest
• Report on lease for temporary drop‑in centre – 50 23rd Street East (report forthcoming)
• Adjournment

The council unanimously confirmed the amended agenda. It also unanimously authorized the use of 50 23rd Street East for a temporary drop‑in centre. A motion to cap project spending at $50,000‑$54,000 was defeated on a 4‑4 tie. A later motion to set the spending cap at $50,000‑$75,000 passed unanimously.

• Agenda confirmed as amended (8‑0 unanimous)
• Authorized use of 50 23rd Street East as temporary drop‑in centre (8‑0 unanimous)
• Cap expenditure $50,000‑$54,000 defeated (4‑4 tie)
• Cap expenditure $50,000‑$75,000 approved (8‑0 unanimous)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board will hear Appeal 28-2025 concerning an order to remedy a contravention under Bylaw No. 8175, the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003. The matter involves the property at 735 Avenue M South. No additional documents or details are attached to the agenda.

• Order to Remedy Contravention – Appeal 28-2025 – 735 Avenue M South (Bylaw No. 8175)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will consider a report authorizing the sale of unsubdivided lots in the Kensington neighbourhood. The committee will also review utility billing delivery options and adopt minutes from a previous meeting.

• Authorize sale of Presale Kensington Phase 8 lots
• Adopt October 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review utility billing delivery options
• Consider land matter in camera
• Confirm agenda as presented

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance confirmed its agenda and adopted the October 8 minutes, both unanimously. It then approved the administration’s authority to sell the unsold lot blocks in Phase 8 of the Kensington neighbourhood using a presale allocation process and related options, with all six members voting in favour. Additional items were received as information and a land matter was approved for in‑camera discussion, each passing unanimously.

• Agenda confirmed (unanimous 6‑0)
• Adopted October 8 minutes (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved sale process for Kensington Phase 8 lot blocks, including presale allocation, subdivision or public draw options, price adjustments, market offers, architectural controls, and execution of agreements (unanimous 6‑0)
• Received utility billing delivery options report as information (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved land matter to be considered in camera (unanimous 6‑0)

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will recommend that City Council consider the proposed fee changes for the Development Review Program and Building Standards for the 2026‑27 period. It will also recommend approving the College Corridor Plan in principle and using it to guide future budget and implementation requests. Several information reports—including a community garden relocation update, a city‑centre safety review, a Nutana Corridor update, and a turf remediation program—will be received for the record.

• Development Review Program – Proposed Fee Changes for 2026‑27 (recommendation to forward to Council)
• Building Standards – Proposed Program Fee Changes for 2026‑27 (recommendation to forward to Council)
• College Corridor Plan – recommendation to approve in principle
• Community Garden Relocation – Follow Up Report (information)
• Turf Remediation Program in Parks and Sports Fields (information)

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services unanimously approved several recommendations, including fee changes for the Development Review and Building Standards programs, and endorsed the College Corridor Plan in principle. It also directed administration to engage with the Rotary Community Garden Collective on garden relocation and to add turf‑remediation guidelines to the upcoming budget. All motions were carried with five votes in favour and one absent.

• Withdrawn Sign Regulations Review (Item 6.2.1) – carried (5 in favour, 1 absent)
• Recommend Development Review Program fee changes be forwarded to City Council (Item 6.2.2) – carried (5 in favour, 1 absent)
• Recommend Building Standards fee changes be forwarded to City Council (Item 6.2.3) – carried (5 in favour, 1 absent)
• Recommend College Corridor Plan be approved in principle and used for future budget guidance (Item 6.2.4) – carried (5 in favour, 1 absent)
• Direct Administration to engage with Rotary Community Garden Collective on garden relocation (Item 6.3.1) – carried (5 in favour, 1 absent)
• Forward City Centre and District Plan safety report to budget deliberations (Item 6.3.2) – carried (5 in favour, 1 absent)
• Forward Nutana Corridor Plan report to City Council for information (Item 6.3.3) – carried (5 in favour, 1 absent)
• Append turf remediation guidelines to budget option and survey residents if approved (Item 6.3.4) – carried (5 in favour, 1 absent)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hear two appeals of denied development permits. Appeal 34‑2025 concerns the property at 1804 Broadway Avenue, and Appeal 36‑2025 concerns the property at 906 Broadway Avenue. The board will consider the notice of appeal, denial letters, site plans, and neighbor notifications for each case.

• Appeal 34‑2025 – Development permit denial – 1804 Broadway Avenue
• Appeal 36‑2025 – Development permit denial – 906 Broadway Avenue

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation is reviewing options for security and safety on Saskatoon Transit and within Business Improvement Districts (BIDs). The committee is considering a one-year pilot partnership with an Indigenous rights holder or organization for peacekeeping services. Other items include reports on transit security, child fares, and school bus parking.

• Proposal to pilot a one-year partnership for Indigenous-led peacekeeping services in one BID area
• Information report on school bus parking in pay parking zones
• Saskatoon Transit Safety and Incident Report for November 2025
• Discussion on options for enhanced security and enforcement on Saskatoon Transit
• Update on Saskatoon Transit free child fares

The committee unanimously approved an amended agenda and adopted the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It recommended forwarding Option 4 – a one‑year Indigenous‑led peacekeeping partnership – to the 2026/2027 Business Plan and Budget as a capital option and directed staff to seek additional funding. The committee also instructed administration to report on parking considerations for school buses in paid zones and to include Options 3 and 4 from the transit security report in the upcoming multi‑year budget package. A request for a new business‑license for “Saskatoon Sleigh Rides” was withdrawn.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous, 5‑0)
• Adopted October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, 5‑0)
• Recommended Option 4 Indigenous‑led peacekeeping pilot for 2026/2027 budget (unanimous, 5‑0)
• Directed administration to seek other funding for Indigenous peacekeeping program (unanimous, 5‑0)
• Requested report on school‑bus parking in paid zones and associated costs (unanimous, 5‑0)
• Included Options 3 and 4 from transit security report in 2026/2027 Multi‑Year Business Plan (unanimous, 5‑0)
• Received Items 6.3.2 and 6.3.4 as information (unanimous, 5‑0)
• Withdrawn request for Saskatoon Sleigh Rides business license (withdrawn)

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will recommend to City Council the approval of proposed amendments to the Waterworks Bylaw, 1996. It will also recommend approval of a servicing agreement for the Biosolids Pipeline Corridor Project with the Wanuskewin Heritage Park Authority, and the adoption of the Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan. Additional items include reports on waterworks program delivery, organics implementation, and several public requests such as bird‑deterrent measures at City Hall.

• 6.2.1 Proposed amendments to The Waterworks Bylaw, 1996 (Bylaw No. 7567)
• 6.2.2 Biosolids Pipeline Corridor Project – Wanuskewin Heritage Park Servicing Agreement
• 6.2.3 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan recommendation
• 10.2 Requests for bird deterrents at City Hall from Bird Safe Saskatoon and others
• 11.1 DEI Advisory Committee sponsorship budget increase request

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services voted to recommend that City Council approve the proposed amendments to The Waterworks Bylaw, 1996, and to request the City Solicitor to make the necessary changes. It also approved a servicing agreement for the Biosolids Pipeline Corridor Project with Wanuskewin Heritage Park and recommended the Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan for council approval. Additional motions referred a bird‑deterrent request to advisory committees and asked administration to review advisory‑committee budgets.

• Recommend approval of Waterworks Bylaw amendments (5‑0, 1 absent)
• Recommend approval of Biosolids Pipeline Corridor servicing agreement (5‑0, 1 absent)
• Recommend approval of Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan (5‑0, 1 absent)
• Motion to forward Accessibility Plan report to SAAC and DEIAC (5‑0, 1 absent)
• Refer bird‑deterrent request (Item 10.2) to PAAC and SEAC (5‑0, 1 absent)
• Receive information on items 6.3.1 and 6.3.2 (5‑0, 1 absent)
• Receive information on climate‑justice letter (Item 10.1) (5‑0, 1 absent)
• Request administration review and report on advisory‑committee budgets (5‑0, 1 absent)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING

The council will consider a recommendation to cease the use of train whistles at the new pedestrian crossing on Canadian National Railway’s Warman Subdivision, located near Warman Road between Assiniboine Drive and 43rd Street East. If approved, the city will issue a resolution to CN Rail and Transport Canada’s Rail Safety Directorate. This item appears in the Reports section of the agenda.

• Rail whistle cessation at the Warman Road and Assiniboine Drive pedestrian crossing (CN Rail Mile 5.84, Warman Subdivision).

The council confirmed the agenda as presented, with nine members voting in favour and two members absent. The council approved a resolution agreeing that Canadian National Railways will cease using train whistles at the new pedestrian crossing near Warman Road and Assiniboine Drive (Mile 5.84, Warman Subdivision). The administration will provide the resolution to CN Rail and Transport Canada’s Rail Safety Directorate.

• Agenda confirmed as presented (9 in favour, 2 absent)
• Approved agreement to cease train whistling at Warman Rd/Assiniboine Dr crossing; administration to send resolution to CN Rail and Transport Canada (9 in favour, 2 absent)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

At the public‑hearing meeting, City Council will consider seven zoning‑related bylaws, including a rezoning of 455 Lewin Way in Stonebridge and amendments to the Rosewood neighbourhood plan. The council will also receive a list of September 2025 proclamation, lighting and flag‑raising requests. Minutes from the September 24 public‑hearing meeting will be adopted.

• Proposed rezoning of 455 Lewin Way, Stonebridge (Bylaw No. 10114)
• City‑led rezoning to Corridor Station Mixed‑Use 1 District (Bylaw No. 10115)
• Zoning bylaw text amendment for construction beneath yards (Bylaw No. 10116)
• Amendment to zoning agreement for 727 and 803 Hart Road (Bylaw No. 10117)
• Rosewood neighbourhood concept plan amendment and rezoning (Bylaw No. 10118)

The council approved the agenda amendment adding public comments and approved the minutes from the September 24 meeting, both unanimously (8‑0). It then passed Bylaw No. 10114 for the Stonebridge rezoning and Bylaw No. 10115 for the Corridor Station mixed‑use district, each with a unanimous vote (8‑0 and 9‑0 respectively). All motions were carried without opposition.

• Agenda amendment adding public comments approved (8‑0)
• Minutes of September 24 public hearing approved (8‑0)
• Bylaw No. 10114 (Stonebridge rezoning) passed (8‑0)
• Bylaw No. 10115 (Corridor Station mixed‑use rezoning) passed (9‑0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

Council will approve the Affordable Housing Strategy 2025‑2030 in principle and adopt five‑year incremental tax abatements for 11 projects, totaling $1,509,451.77. The meeting also includes fund transfers for waste‑cart asset management, multiple transportation capital funding reallocations, and a partial‑funding pilot for the Centralized Business Hub. All items are presented for immediate consideration after the consent agenda.

• Approve in principle the City’s Affordable Housing Strategy 2025‑2030 and receive the 2024 Housing Needs Assessment
• Approve five‑year tax abatements for 11 affordable housing projects, total $1,509,451.77, and authorize the City Solicitor to prepare agreements
• Transfer $111,946 from Assisted Waste Collections to Waste Cart Asset Management and close the former fund
• Reallocate $300,000 from Transportation Safety to the Traffic Safety Reserve and move $500,000 and $200,000 to Capital Project P.01512 Neighbourhood Traffic Management
• Adopt partial funding for a four‑year Centralized Business Hub pilot using the Property Realized Reserve

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee will review a work plan for the upcoming year, discuss the 2025 Doors Open event, and provide direction on a window replacement project at Bowerman House.

• Review 2025 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Work Plan
• Receive report on 2025 Doors Open Event
• Provide direction on Bowerman House window replacement
• Review Heritage Plan and Policy
• Review Committee budget statement of expenditures

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee confirmed its agenda and adopted the September 16 minutes. It approved sending a recommendation letter to the Administration for aluminum‑clad wood, dual‑pane windows at Bowerman House. The committee also accepted the 2025 Doors Open Event report, the current budget statement, and several verbal updates as information.

• Agenda confirmed (carried)
• September 16 minutes adopted (carried)
• Letter recommending aluminum‑clad wood windows for Bowerman House to be provided to Administration (carried)
• 2025 Doors Open Event report received (carried)
• Current budget statement received (carried)
• Chair's update on Heritage Conservation Program budget support received (carried)
• Heritage and Design Coordinator update on Grace Gospel Hall received (carried)
• City Archivist update on Nutana Pioneer Cemetery headstone received (carried)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Saskatoon Development Appeals Board will hold a public hearing on three appeals. The first is Appeal 31‑2025, an Order to Remedy a Contravention for 1706 17th Street West. The second and third are Appeals 32‑2025 and 33‑2025, both Development Permit Denials for 104 Idylwyld Place and 3453 11th Street West. No decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Appeal 31‑2025 – Order to Remedy Contravention – 1706 17th Street West
• Appeal 32‑2025 – Development Permit Denial – 104 Idylwyld Place
• Appeal 33‑2025 – Development Permit Denial – 3453 11th Street West

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee meeting on Oct 17, 2025 has no listed agenda items. The agenda contains only placeholders and no decisions, proposals, or discussions are recorded.

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to review and potentially approve a Police Services Agreement with the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. The board will also receive financial reports and budget estimates for the 2025 and 2026/27 periods.

• Proposed Police Services Agreement between the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners and Lac La Ronge Indian Band
• 2025 Mid-Year Financial Report - Operating and Capital Update
• 2026/27 Police Operating Budget Estimates
• 2026/27 Police Capital Budget Estimates

The Board of Police Commissioners unanimously approved the proposed Police Services Agreement with the Lac La Ronge Indian Band and authorized the Chair and Secretary to execute it. It also unanimously approved the Saskatoon Police Service Operating and Capital Budget Estimates for 2026/27 and will forward them to City Council for November deliberations. The Board moved to an In Camera session for matters exempt from public disclosure.

• Approved Police Services Agreement with Lac La Ronge Indian Band (5-0)
• Authorized Chair and Secretary to execute the agreement (5-0)
• Approved 2026/27 Police Operating Budget Estimates and forwarded to City Council (5-0)
• Approved 2026/27 Police Capital Budget Estimates and forwarded to City Council (5-0)
• Moved to In Camera session for exempt matters (6-0)

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing updates to public notice and council allowance policies. The body is also discussing budget options for 2026-2027 and a feasibility study for a Community Navigation Hub.

• Proposed $450,000 increase for Capital Project P.10114 to support infrastructure at 170 31 st Street West
• Proposed removal of newspaper advertising requirements from Public Notice Policy C01-021
• Proposed updates to Council Policy C01-027 regarding Communications and Constituency Relations Allowance
• Review of 2026-2027 Preliminary Climate Budget outcomes
• Review of Community Navigation Hub Feasibility Study

The Governance and Priorities Committee unanimously adopted the agenda and minutes. It recommended removing the newspaper advertising requirement from Council Policy C01‑021 Public Notice and amending related bylaws. It also approved a $450,000 increase to Capital Project P.10114 Enhanced Emergency Shelter for 170 31st Street West. Additional unanimous recommendations included amending Council Policy C01‑027 and moving forward with planning for a Central Navigation Hub.

• Agenda amendment and confirmation carried unanimously (11 in favour)
• Adoption of September 10, 2025 minutes carried unanimously (11 in favour)
• Recommend removal of newspaper public‑notice requirement and related bylaw amendments – carried unanimously (11 in favour)
• Recommend $450,000 increase to Capital Project P.10114 Enhanced Emergency Shelter – carried unanimously (11 in favour)
• Recommend amendment to Council Policy C01‑027 Communications and Constituency Relations Allowance – carried unanimously (11 in favour)
• Recommend planning for a Central Navigation Hub with reporting requirements – carried unanimously (11 in favour)
• Forward 2026‑2027 Preliminary Climate Budget Outcomes report to Environmental Advisory Committee – carried unanimously (11 in favour)
• Request administration to compare non‑resident leisure service fees with other municipalities – carried unanimously (11 in favour)

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Public Art Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its September 12, 2025 meeting and receive a statement of its 2025 expenditures. It will consider the annual work plan, provide direction on updates, and receive information on a public‑education panel and a professional‑development workplan. The meeting also includes routine updates from the chair and subcommittees.

• Adopt minutes from the September 12, 2025 meeting (Post-Meeting Minutes - PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE_Sep12_2025 - English.pdf)
• Receive the 2025 PAAC Budget statement (2025 PAAC Budget.pdf)
• Review and provide direction on the 2025 Public Art Advisory Committee Work Plan (Work Plan.pdf)
• Receive information on the Public Education panel discussion and mentorship (paac_mentorship_info.pdf; paac_panel_Oct_25.pdf)
• Receive information on the Professional Development adjudication capacity‑building workplan (Workplan_ PAAC Adjudication Capacity-Building.pdf)

The Public Art Advisory Committee confirmed its agenda and adopted the previous meeting's minutes. It approved allocating the remaining budget to artist stipends for both committees. The committee accepted updates on the mentorship pilot and upcoming professional‑development workshops and instructed that the plans move forward.

• Agenda confirmed (carried)
• Minutes of September 12, 2025 meeting adopted (carried)
• Remaining funds allocated to artist stipends for both committees (carried)
• Mentorship pilot information received; plans to proceed as indicated (carried)
• Professional‑development workshop information received; plans to proceed as indicated (carried)

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on 2025-10-10 has no agenda items or documents attached. The agenda contains only placeholders and no decisions or discussions are listed.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will consider a motion to rescind the $500 sponsorship previously granted to The Amal Club for its Sip of Culture event. It will also review sponsorship applications for a Youth Cricket Winter Tournament, Taste of the World, and a community soccer team by Saskatoon Tigers. The meeting includes adoption of September 11 minutes, a review of the 2025 statement of expenditures, and updates on the committee’s work plan and ongoing initiatives.

• Motion to rescind $500 sponsorship to The Amal Club for Sip of Culture
• Sponsorship application for Youth Cricket Winter Tournament (Saskatoon Cricket Association Inc.) on Dec 19, 2025
• Sponsorship application for Taste of the World (Islamic Relief Usask) on Mar 6, 2026
• Sponsorship application for Community Soccer Team for Inclusion (Saskatoon Tigers) Sep 2025–Mar 2026
• Presentation of 2025 Statement of Expenditures

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee denied the Saskatoon Tigers Sports and Social Club sponsorship request and referred them to the Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program. It also transferred $3,000 from the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Month budget to the Education and Awareness sponsorship budget. Additional actions included requesting clarification on the Amal Club’s budget, deferring the Youth Cricket tournament sponsorship, and appointing four members to the Sponsorship Subcommittee.

• Adopted September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Requested clarification on Amal Club budget submission (carried)
• Deferred Youth Cricket Winter Tournament sponsorship decision to next meeting (carried)
• Directed Islamic Relief USask to seek University of Saskatchewan funding before reapplying (carried)
• Denied Saskatoon Tigers sponsorship; referred to Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program (carried)
• Transferred $3,000 to Education and Awareness sponsorship budget (carried)
• Appointed James Brayshaw, Jess Hamm, Richard Bueckert, and Trenna Vanghel to Sponsorship Subcommittee (carried)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance is reviewing funding options for economic development and tourism. The body is also considering the sale of residential and mixed-use properties in the Aspen Ridge neighbourhood and a new land development fund policy.

• Proposed partial funding for a Centralized Business Hub with an annual inflationary escalator
• Proposed sale of residential lot blocks in Aspen Ridge Phase 10 and mixed-use parcels KK and LL in Village Square
• Approval of the Neighbourhood Land Development Fund Allocations Policy
• Review of the Risk Management Program Audit
• Discussion on Discover Saskatoon's Fee-for-Service Agreement

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance unanimously recommended adopting partial funding for the Centralized Business Hub pilot. It approved the Neighbourhood Land Development Fund Allocation Policy by a 4‑2 vote. The Committee also authorized multiple sale and allocation processes for Aspen Ridge Phase 10 residential lot blocks and Village Square mixed‑use parcels. Finally, it directed a report on Discover Saskatoon’s additional funding request.

• Recommend adopt Option 2 partial funding for Centralized Business Hub – carried unanimously
• Recommend approve Neighbourhood Land Development Fund Allocation Policy – carried (4‑2)
• Authorize presale allocation process for Aspen Ridge Phase 10 residential lot blocks – carried unanimously
• Authorize sale of mixed‑use parcels KK and LL in Village Square, Aspen Ridge – carried unanimously
• Authorize subdivision and public‑lot‑draw of unsold residential lot blocks – carried unanimously
• Authorize over‑the‑counter sale of mixed‑use parcels if not sold initially – carried unanimously
• Authorize adjustment of list pricing based on 2025 Residential Prepaid Servicing rates – carried unanimously
• Request administration report on Discover Saskatoon funding request – carried unanimously (5‑0, 1 absent)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board will hear two appeals regarding orders to remedy contraventions under the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw. The board will review decisions concerning properties at 416 Avenue F South and 1218 Haida Avenue.

• Appeal 24-2025: Order to Remedy Contravention at 416 Avenue F South
• Appeal 25-2025: Order to Remedy Contravention at 1218 Haida Avenue
• Hearing scheduled for Wednesday, October 08, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
• Meeting held in Committee Room E, Ground Floor, City Hall

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will adopt the September 3 minutes and consider several housing items. It will recommend that the City’s Affordable Housing Strategy 2025‑2030 be approved in principle and that five‑year tax abatements totaling $1,713,006.77 for 12 affordable‑rental projects be approved. Information reports on residential security cameras and a partnership for the Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre with the Saskatoon YMCA will be received as information. The committee will also hear public comments on the affordable‑housing incentives.

• Recommendation to approve in principle the City of Saskatoon’s Affordable Housing Strategy 2025‑2030 (Item 6.2.1)
• Recommendation to approve five‑year incremental tax abatements for 12 projects, creating 238 new affordable rental units, total $1,713,006.77 (Item 6.2.2)
• Recommendation to receive the Affordable Housing Incentives – Budget Options report as information for the 2025‑2026 Business Plan (Item 6.2.3)
• Information report on Residential Security Cameras (Item 6.3.1)
• Information report on Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre partnership with Saskatoon YMCA (Item 6.3.2)

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services adopted the amended agenda and approved the September 3 minutes unanimously. It recommended the Affordable Housing Strategy 2025‑2030 be approved in principle and received the 2024 Housing Needs Assessment as information. The committee also approved five‑year incremental tax abatements for 11 projects, including 208 new affordable rental units, totaling $1,509,451.77, and authorized the City Solicitor to prepare the related agreements.

• Agenda amendment approved (6 in favour, carried unanimously)
• September 3 minutes adopted (6 in favour, carried unanimously)
• Affordable Housing Strategy 2025‑2030 approved in principle (6 in favour, carried unanimously)
• Housing Needs Assessment 2024 received as information (6 in favour, carried unanimously)
• Five‑year incremental tax abatements for 11 projects approved, $1,509,451.77 total (6 in favour, carried unanimously)
• City Solicitor authorized to prepare agreements; Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute under Corporate Seal (6 in favour, carried unanimously)
• Report items 6.3.1 (Residential Security Cameras) received as information (6 in favour, carried unanimously)
• Report items 6.3.2 (Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre partnership) received as information (6 in favour, carried unanimously)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hold hearings on Appeal 29-2025 and Appeal 30-2025. Both appeals concern a development permit denial for 41 Moxon Crescent and for 2122 Pembina Avenue. No decisions will be made at this meeting; the board will consider the appeals and related documentation.

• Appeal 29-2025 – Development Permit Denial – 41 Moxon Crescent
• Appeal 30-2025 – Development Permit Denial – 2122 Pembina Avenue

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation will adopt the minutes from its September 2 meeting and receive several information reports. It will recommend to City Council a reallocation of $1.2 million among four transportation capital projects. The committee will also review a traffic study for the Central Avenue, Reid Road and Rossmo Road intersection and an update on the Comprehensive Transit Fare Review. Comments from Sherry Tarasoff and a request to speak from Robert Clipperton will be considered.

• Recommend transfer of $300,000 from Capital Project P.02288 Transportation Safety to the Traffic Safety Reserve
• Allocate $500,000 from the Traffic Safety Reserve to Capital Project P.01512 Neighbourhood Traffic Management
• Allocate $200,000 from Capital Project P.02288 Transportation Safety to the Transportation Infrastructure Reserve
• Allocate $200,000 from the Transportation Infrastructure Reserve to Capital Project P.01512 Neighbourhood Traffic Management
• Review Central Avenue, Reid Road and Rossmo Road intersection traffic study

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation unanimously recommended that City Council approve a reallocation of transportation capital funds: $300,000 from Capital Project P.02288 Transportation Safety to the Traffic Safety Reserve, $500,000 from the Traffic Safety Reserve to Capital Project P.01512 Neighbourhood Traffic Management, $200,000 from Capital Project P.02288 Transportation Safety to the Transportation Infrastructure Reserve, and $200,000 from the Transportation Infrastructure Reserve to Capital Project P.01512 Neighbourhood Traffic Management. The recommendation was moved by Councillor Ford and carried unanimously. The committee also adopted prior minutes, received several information reports, and accepted a comment letter from Sherry Tarasoff, all unanimously.

• Recommended $1.2M transportation fund reallocation (unanimous 5-0)
• Adopted September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 5-0)
• Received information reports 6.3.1‑6.3.3 as information (unanimous 5-0)
• Received Sherry Tarasoff comment letter on transit service changes (unanimous 5-0)

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services is reviewing budget reallocations for waste and water projects. The body is also discussing a vision for a City-wide Customer Experience Strategy and a pilot project for public washrooms in North Kiwanis.

• Proposed transfer of $111,946 from Assisted Waste Collections to Waste Cart Asset Management
• Proposed draw of $136,246.75 from Waterworks Capital Projects Reserve to close the Automatic Meter Reading Conversion project
• Recommendation to make the Customer Experience (CX) Strategy a priority for 2026–2027 Budget deliberations
• Information report on the North Kiwanis Pilot Project for public washrooms and drinking water access

The committee confirmed agenda changes and adopted the September 2, 2025 minutes. It recommended transferring $111,946 from the Assisted Waste Collections fund to the Waste Cart Asset Management fund and closing the former account. It also recommended drawing $136,246.75 from the Waterworks Capital Projects Reserve for the Automatic Meter Reading Conversion project and closing that account. Information reports on a customer‑experience strategy and a public washroom pilot were received.

• Agenda changes approved unanimously (4‑0)
• Adopted September 2, 2025 minutes unanimously (4‑0)
• Transfer $111,946 to Waste Cart Asset Management and close Assisted Waste Collections fund (unanimous 4‑0)
• Draw $136,246.75 from Waterworks Capital Projects Reserve for meter reading conversion and close the project account (unanimous 4‑0)
• Receive information report on customer‑experience strategy (unanimous 4‑0)
• Receive information report on North Kiwanis public washroom pilot (unanimous 4‑0)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - SPECIAL

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

The City Council public hearing will consider several discretionary use applications, including a car wash at 210 Orban Way and a commercial school at 115 Radu Crescent. It will also consider the proposed rezoning of Brighton Traeger Common from FUD(H) to R1A and RMTN districts under Bylaw No. 10110, with multiple readings and final passage. Additional items include a concept plan amendment and an Official Community Plan map amendment for The Willows neighbourhood under Bylaws No. 10111 and 10112, each moving through first, second, and third readings. The council will receive public acknowledgements, proclamations, and flag‑raising notices before adjourning.

• Discretionary Use Application – Car Wash – 210 Orban Way (approval subject to permits)
• Discretionary Use Application – Commercial School – 115 Radu Crescent (approval subject to permits)
• Proposed Rezoning – Brighton Traeger Common – change from FUD(H) to R1A and RMTN districts (Bylaw No. 10110)
• Proposed Concept Plan Amendment – The Willows Neighbourhood (Bylaw No. 10111)
• Proposed Official Community Plan Land Use Map Amendment – The Willows Neighbourhood (Bylaw No. 10112)

The council unanimously approved the agenda amendment, adopted the August 27 minutes, and approved two discretionary use applications – a car wash at 210 Orban Way and a commercial school at 115 Radu Crescent – each subject to required permits. The council also passed Bylaw No. 10110, rezoning Brighton Traeger Common, after three readings, and approved the Willows neighbourhood concept‑plan amendment. All motions carried 10‑0.

• Agenda amendment adding architect letter received – approved (10‑0)
• Adopted minutes of Aug 27, 2025 public hearing – approved (10‑0)
• Discretionary use for car wash at 210 Orban Way approved, pending permits – approved (10‑0)
• Discretionary use for commercial school at 115 Radu Crescent approved, pending permits – approved (10‑0)
• Bylaw No. 10110 rezoning Brighton Traeger Common passed after three readings – approved (10‑0)
• The Willows neighbourhood concept‑plan amendment approved – approved (10‑0)
• Reports and correspondence for items 6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.4 received – approved (10‑0)
• Hearings for items 6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.3, 6.1.4 closed – approved (10‑0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

The City Council will adopt the consent agenda and approve several bylaw amendments, including redirecting $179,200 from the Paved Roadways Infrastructure Reserve to the Waste Processing Capital and Replacement Reserve. It will also approve a servicing agreement with SaskEnergy for a district regulator station at McOrmond Drive in the University Heights Development Area, and a five‑year tax abatement for the 906 Broadway Avenue project. Additional items include amendments to the Plumbing Bylaw, a concept plan amendment for Prairieland Park, and updates to the Council Protocol Policy.

• Amendment of the Landfill Replacement Reserve (Bylaw No. 6774) redirecting $179,200 to the Waste Processing Capital Reserve
• 2025 Servicing Agreement with SaskEnergy Incorporated for a district regulator station at McOrmond Drive, University Heights Development Area (Parcel A)
• Plumbing Bylaw amendments (Bylaw No. 9959) as outlined in the Community Services Division report
• Five‑year tax abatement for 906 Broadway Avenue covering 100% of incremental municipal, library, and education property taxes
• Concept Plan amendment for Prairieland Park – site alteration, demolition of Marquis Downs track and grandstand, and new gravel parking area

The council approved a major redevelopment of Prairieland Park, including boundary changes, demolition of the Marquis Downs track and construction of a gravel parking area. It also adopted several bylaw and policy amendments, directed funding applications, and approved a tax abatement for a new development on 906 Broadway Avenue.

• Approved Prairieland Park site alteration, demolition and development (10-1)
• Approved amendment to Capital Reserve Bylaw directing $179,200 to Waste Processing Reserve (unanimous)
• Adopted Waste Collection Location Review framework and front‑street collections policy (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Servicing Agreement with SaskEnergy; mayor authorized to sign (unanimous)
• Approved Plumbing Bylaw amendments; solicitor to prepare changes (unanimous)
• Approved five‑year tax abatement for 906 Broadway Avenue development (unanimous)
• Directed submission of applications to Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund, FCMA Adaptation Fund, and Public Safety Canada Cyber Security program (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Council Policy C01‑028 Protocol Policy on flag use and organization definitions (unanimous)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision meeting on September 24, 2025 will hear two residential appeal hearings. The first hearing is at 1:00 p.m. for Appeal File 1472-2025 at 216 Myles Heidt Lane. The second hearing is at 2:30 p.m. for Appeal File 1474-2025 at 410 Baltzan Terr. No commercial appeals are scheduled.

• Residential Appeal – 216 Myles Heidt Lane (Appeal File 1472-2025, Roll No. 436026950) at 1:00 p.m.
• Residential Appeal – 410 Baltzan Terr (Appeal File 1474-2025, Roll No. 455902650) at 2:30 p.m.

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission will review several proposed zoning changes, including amendments to agreements for 727 and 803 Hart Road, a rezoning for 455 Lewin Way, and a text amendment regarding construction beneath yards. The Commission will also consider a proposed Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment and city-led rezonings for five neighborhoods.

• Proposed amendment to Zoning Agreement for 727 and 803 Hart Road
• Proposed Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan Amendment and Rezoning
• Proposed Rezoning – Stonebridge – 455 Lewin Way
• City-led Rezonings to Corridor Station Mixed-Use 1 District
• Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment – Construction Beneath Yards

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended several amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 9990. City Council approved the amendments for 727 and 803 Hart Road, the Rosewood neighbourhood concept plan, 455 Lewin Way in Stonebridge, and additional rezoning in Grosvenor Park, Caswell Hill, Varsity View, Nutana Park and Nutana. All motions were carried.

• Approved amendment to Zoning Bylaw for 727 and 803 Hart Road (City Council)
• Approved Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment and rezoning of adjacent sites (City Council)
• Approved rezoning of 455 Lewin Way in Stonebridge to CR2 district (City Council)
• Approved city‑led rezoning to Corridor Station Mixed‑Use 1 and Corridor Mixed‑Use 1 districts in multiple neighbourhoods (City Council)
• Approved Zoning Bylaw text amendment for construction beneath yards (City Council)

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a report on the Sustainability Department's long-term work portfolio. The body will also review the 2025 statement of expenditures and receive verbal updates on the Natural Infrastructure Fund.

• Sustainability Department Work Portfolio 2026-2035 report
• Statement of Expenditures for 2025
• Verbal update on the Natural Infrastructure Fund
• Education Subcommittee verbal update

The Environmental Advisory Committee adopted the June 20, 2025 minutes and confirmed its agenda. It formally received the Sustainability Department Work Portfolio 2026‑2035 report, the 2025 Statement of Expenditures, the chair’s staff‑change update, the sustainability specialist briefing, and the education subcommittee update. All motions were carried.

• Confirmed agenda (carried)
• Adopted June 20, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Received Sustainability Department Work Portfolio 2026‑2035 report (carried)
• Received 2025 Statement of Expenditures (carried)
• Received chair’s report on staff change (carried)
• Received sustainability specialist update (carried)
• Received education subcommittee update (carried)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Board of Police Commissioners will discuss a City Council request to report on potential budget reductions that could lower their total funding ask by up to 4% for 2026 and 2027. They will also receive a letter from Ashu Solo containing 50 recommendations for enhancing the police service and a mid‑year operating budget update. An in‑camera session will be held to consider matters exempt from public disclosure, and the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting will be adopted.

• Report on potential budget reductions up to 4% as requested by City Council (Preliminary 2026 and 2027 Financial Forecast)
• Receive Ashu Solo's letter with 50 additional recommendations for enhancing the Saskatoon Police Service
• Receive Board of Police Commissioners 2025 mid‑year operating budget update
• Adopt minutes from the public Board of Police Commissioners meeting held on August 21, 2025
• In‑camera session to consider matters exempt from public disclosure under the Police Act and FOIP Act

The Board unanimously confirmed the agenda and adopted the August 21 minutes. It received the Chair’s and Chief’s reports and asked the Saskatoon Police Service to report on potential budget reductions that could lower its funding request by up to 4%. The Board also moved to hold certain matters In Camera and to keep that discussion confidential.

• Confirmed agenda (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Adopted August 21 minutes (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Received Chair’s report (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Received Chief’s report (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Requested police service report on up‑to‑4% budget reductions (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Received Ashu Solo recommendations (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Moved to hold matters In Camera (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Kept discussion In Camera under the Police Act (7‑0)

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its June 17, 2025 meeting. It will receive a report on the Heritage Conservation Program Strategy forwarded by City Council. The committee will also receive its 2025 work plan, a budget statement of expenditures, and verbal updates from the chair and subcommittees.

• Adopt minutes of the June 17, 2025 meeting
• Receive Heritage Conservation Program Strategy report (PDCS2025-0201)
• Receive 2025 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee work plan
• Review the Committee's statement of expenditures
• Hear verbal updates from the chair and subcommittees

The committee approved several procedural items, including adopting the June 17, 2025 minutes and confirming the agenda amendment that added the National Trust Conference as urgent business. It also approved a letter of support for the city’s heritage funding request and accepted the statement of expenditures as information. Finally, the committee allocated up to $9,000 from the remaining budget to enable three members to attend the National Trust Conference 2025.

• Agenda amendment adding National Trust Conference 2025 as urgent business – carried
• Adoption of minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting – carried
• Committee to submit a letter of support to the Business Plan and Budget Meeting – carried
• Statement of expenditures information received – carried
• Subcommittee updates received as information – carried
• Allocation of up to $9,000 from the remaining budget for three members to attend the National Trust Conference 2025 – carried

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hear three appeals regarding denied development and sign permits at Committee Room E, City Hall. The board will review decisions for properties at 314 2nd Avenue South, 208 Avenue B South, and 3740 Kinnear Avenue.

• Appeal 25-2025: Development Permit Denial - 314 2nd Avenue South
• Appeal 27-2025: Sign Permit Denial - 208 Avenue B South
• Appeal 28-2025: Development Permit Denial - 3740 Kinnear Avenue

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its June 13, 2025 meeting and receive a statement of September 2025 expenditures. It will review the draft Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan and provide direction. The committee will also consider its 2025 work plan, which focuses on Deafblind services, transit accessibility, education and awareness, civic accessibility and safety, and downtown Bus Rapid Transit accessibility. Verbal updates from the chair and members will be heard.

• Adopt minutes from the June 13, 2025 meeting (CK. 225-70-1).
• Review draft Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan (DRAFT-Multi-Year Accessibility Plan-9-3-2025.pdf) and provide direction.
• Receive information on the 2025 work plan and referrals to the Standing Policy Committee (CK. 225-70).
• Receive the September 2025 Statement of Expenditures (SAAC Budget Expenditures - September 2025.pdf).
• Hear verbal updates from the chair and committee members.

The committee confirmed the agenda as presented and adopted the minutes from the June 13, 2025 meeting. It received the draft Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan report and agreed to submit feedback by September 22 via the online form. The statement of expenditures was received, and the chair’s and a member’s verbal updates were recorded as received.

• Agenda confirmed as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of June 13, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Received draft Accessibility Plan report; feedback to be submitted by Sep 22 (carried)
• Received statement of expenditures (carried)
• Received chair’s verbal update (carried)
• Received committee member Darren Gilchrist’s verbal update (carried)

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The committee will adopt the minutes from its June 13, 2025 meeting, review the 2025 work plan, receive a current budget statement, and consider budget requests from its Public Education and Professional Development subcommittees. These items are presented for direction and information.

• Adopt minutes from the June 13, 2025 Public Art Advisory Committee meeting
• Review and provide direction on the 2025 Public Art Advisory Committee work plan
• Receive the committee's current budget statement
• Consider budget request from the Public Education Subcommittee
• Consider budget request from the Professional Development Subcommittee

The Public Art Advisory Committee confirmed its agenda and adopted the June 13, 2025 minutes. It received a current budget statement. The committee approved an $8,000 budget for a mentorship pilot program and a $1,000 budget for professional development sessions, each approved by a carried motion.

• Agenda confirmed (carried)
• June 13 minutes adopted (carried)
• Current budget statement received (carried)
• Approve $8,000 mentorship pilot budget (carried)
• Approve $1,000 professional development budget (carried)

BOARD OF REVISION

The agenda for the Saskatoon Board of Revision meeting on 2025-09-12 contains no specific items. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive agenda content.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting to process sponsorship applications and follow-up reports for community events. The body will also review its 2025 statement of expenditures and annual work plan.

• Proposed $1,498.44 payment to Saskatoon Japanese Association for Japanese Children's Day
• Proposed $2,000.00 payment to Saskatoon Refugee Coalition for World Refugee Day
• Sponsorship application from USask Bhangra Club for Punjabi Formal
• Sponsorship application from Paivand for Third Saskatoon Diaspora Film Festival
• Sponsorship application from Bangladeshi Students Association for NextFresh

The advisory committee authorized several sponsorship payments, denied one request, and approved a $10,000 increase to its sponsorship budget, raising the total to $20,000. Cheques were authorized for $1,498.44 to the Saskatoon Japanese Association, $2,000 to the Saskatoon Refugee Coalition, $1,000 to the Paivand‑Iranian Canadian Society, and $2,000 to the Bangladeshi Students Association. The USask Bhangra Club’s Punjabi Formal event was denied funding. The committee also adopted the meeting minutes and confirmed agenda changes.

• Authorized cheque of $1,498.44 to Saskatoon Japanese Association (Japanese Children's Day) – CARRIED
• Authorized cheque of $2,000.00 to Saskatoon Refugee Coalition (World Refugee Day) – CARRIED
• Denied sponsorship application for USask Bhangra Club’s Punjabi Formal event – CARRIED
• Approved sponsorship of $1,000 to Paivand‑Iranian Canadian Society for Third Saskatoon Diaspora Film Festival – CARRIED
• Approved sponsorship of $2,000 to Bangladeshi Students Association for NextFresh event – CARRIED
• Wrote a letter requesting a $10,000 increase to the sponsorship budget, raising it to $20,000 – CARRIED
• Adopted minutes of the June 12, 2025 meeting – CARRIED

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision meeting on September 11, 2025 will hear a series of residential and commercial appeal hearings. Appeals include residential files 1379-2025 (24 23rd St E) through 1409-2025 (417 42nd A St E) and commercial appeals listed separately. The hearings run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall.

• Residential Appeal File 1379-2025 – 24 23rd St E
• Residential Appeal File 1382-2025 – 1102 17th St W
• Residential Appeal File 1403-2025 – 1902 Alberta Ave
• Residential Appeal File 1404-2025 – 501 23rd St W
• Commercial Appeal Hearings (details not listed)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a public hearing on two appeals. The appeals concern the properties at 617 Cynthia Street and 90 22nd Street East. The board will review the submitted documents and render decisions later in the meeting.

• Appeal File 1164-2025 – 617 Cynthia St
• Appeal File 1165-2025 – 90 22nd St E

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing amendments to the city's Protocol Policy and the 2026 meeting schedules. The body is also discussing a motion to update the Recreation Facilities and Parks Usage Bylaw, 1998.

• Proposed amendments to Protocol Policy C01-028 regarding flag flying and organization eligibility
• Approval of 2026 Deputy Mayor appointments
• Approval of 2026 City Council and Committee meeting schedule
• Motion to update language and requirements for the Recreation Facilities and Parks Usage Bylaw, 1998
• Information reports on Consolidated State of Infrastructure and Asset Management Investment Funding Options

The Governance and Priorities Committee unanimously recommended several amendments to Council Policy C01‑028, including prohibiting the flying of other countries’ flags and adding definitions and request criteria. It also recommended the City Council approve the 2026 Deputy Mayor appointments and the 2026 Council and Committee meeting schedule. The Committee directed the Administration to prepare an after‑action report on the August 21 Diefenbaker Park event and adopted the August 13 minutes.

• Recommended amending Council Policy C01‑028 to prohibit flying foreign flags (unanimous 11‑for)
• Recommended adding a definition for charitable and non‑profit organizations to Policy C01‑028 (unanimous 11‑for)
• Recommended amending clause 3.4.4(b) of Policy C01‑028 to allow requests from city departments and other governments (unanimous 11‑for)
• Recommended amending clause 3.4.4(c) of Policy C01‑028 to require requesting organizations be located in or connected to Saskatoon (unanimous 11‑for)
• Recommended City Council approve 2026 Deputy Mayor appointments (10‑for, 1 absent)
• Recommended City Council approve 2026 Council and Committee meeting schedule (10‑for, 1 absent)
• Directed Administration to prepare an after‑action report on the August 21 Diefenbaker Park event (10‑for, 1 absent)
• Adopted Governance and Priorities Committee minutes from August 13 2025 (unanimous 11‑for)

BOARD OF REVISION

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

• Commercial Appeal 1388-2025: 3330 Wells Ave
• Commercial Appeal 1390-2025: 261 Venture Cres
• Commercial Appeal 1394-2025: 844 47th St E
• Commercial Appeal 1395-2025: 840 47th St E
• Commercial Appeal 1396-2025: 415 44th St E

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold hearings on a series of residential and commercial appeal applications. Appeals are scheduled for properties at 2321 Faithfull Ave, 302 103rd St E, 339 103rd St E, 375 Malouf Rd, 1204 Central Ave, among others. The Board will consider each appeal and render decisions after the hearing. No other agenda items are listed.

• Appeal for 2321 Faithfull Ave (Roll No. 1099-2025)
• Appeal for 302 103rd St E (Roll No. 1100-2025)
• Appeal for 339 103rd St E (Roll No. 1101-2025)
• Appeal for 375 Malouf Rd (Roll No. 1102-2025)
• Appeal for 1204 Central Ave (Roll No. 1103-2025)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is meeting to conduct hearings on commercial appeals. This session includes a continuance of appeals from September 4, 2025. No residential appeal hearings are scheduled.

• Commercial Appeal Hearings (continuance from September 4, 2025)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a public hearing on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Committee Room E, City Hall. The agenda lists a commercial appeal hearing (Roll No. 1380-2025) for the property at 5103 8th St E. No residential appeal hearings are listed. The meeting will conclude with no further items selected.

• Commercial appeal hearing – Roll No. 1380-2025, 5103 8th St E
• Residential appeal hearings – none

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a public hearing on September 4, 2025, to consider residential and commercial appeals. The meeting is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

• Residential Appeal Hearings: none scheduled
• Commercial Appeal Hearings: scheduled for September 4, 5, and 8, 2025
• Meeting location: Council Chamber, City Hall
• Meeting time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Contact: City Clerk's Office at 306.975.3240

CIVIC NAMING COMMITTEE

The Civic Naming Committee has scheduled a meeting for September 4, 2025. The agenda is currently procedural and does not list specific items for discussion.

• Meeting scheduled for September 4, 2025
• Agenda is currently procedural and does not list specific items

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a public hearing on a commercial appeal concerning the property at 115 Apex St (Roll No. 1401-2025). No residential appeals are scheduled. The board will consider the appeal during the September 4, 2025 session.

• Residential Appeal Hearings – none scheduled
• Commercial Appeal Hearing – 115 Apex St (Roll No. 1401-2025)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will vote on authorizing the direct sale of a 0.34‑acre former railway spur line between 40th/41st Street East and Quebec/Ontario Avenue to adjacent owners. It will also approve purchases of two parcels for Bus Rapid Transit Station #70 at 8th Street East—138 sq ft for $13,800 and 182 sq ft for $18,200. The committee will recommend applications for several provincial and federal funding programs and receive financial statements from local Business Improvement Districts and the Meewasin Valley Authority.

• Direct sale of 0.34 acre former railway spur line (40th/41st St E to Quebec/Ontario Ave)
• Purchase of 138 sq ft at 1550 8th St E for $13,800 for BRT Station 70
• Purchase of 182 sq ft at 1502 8th St E for $18,200 for BRT Station 70
• Recommendation to apply for Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund and other federal/provincial programs
• Receipt of 2024 financial statements for five Business Improvement Districts

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance confirmed its agenda and adopted the previous meeting's minutes. It authorized the direct sale of a 0.34‑acre former railway spur line to adjacent owners and approved the purchase of two parcels for a Bus Rapid Transit station. The committee also recommended that the city submit applications for several provincial and federal funding programs and received the Meewasin Valley Authority financial statements for forwarding to Council. An audit matter was kept In Camera under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

• Agenda confirmed (unanimous)
• Minutes of Aug 6, 2025 meeting adopted (unanimous)
• Authorized direct sale of 0.34‑acre former railway spur line (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 138 sq ft at 1550‑8th St E for $13,800 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 182 sq ft at 1502‑8th St E for $18,200 (unanimous)
• Recommended city submit applications to Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund, Federation of Canadian Municipalities Adaptation in Action Fund, and Public Safety Canada Cyber Security Cooperation Program (unanimous)
• Received Meewasin Valley Authority March 31 2025 financial statements for Council (unanimous)
• Audit matter kept In Camera under Section 19 of LAFOIP (unanimous)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hear a series of appeals on September 3, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Committee Room E, City Hall. The agenda lists appeal files with roll numbers and property addresses for both residential and commercial cases. No decisions are recorded; the meeting is for hearing the appeals.

• Roll 1115‑2025 – 801 57th St E
• Roll 1116‑2025 – 826 56th St E
• Roll 1117‑2025 – 633 52nd St E
• Roll 1118‑2025 – 2933 Miners Ave
• Roll 1119‑2025 – Airport Lease 4103

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will consider several recommendations to be forwarded to City Council. Items include approval of a servicing agreement with SaskEnergy for a district regulator station in the University Heights Development Area, amendments to the Plumbing Bylaw, a five‑year tax abatement for the 906 Broadway Avenue redevelopment, and a concept‑plan amendment for additional development at Prairieland Park. The committee will also receive a mayoral motion to study options for strengthening the city’s smoking control bylaw and will adopt the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting.

• Approve 2025 Servicing Agreement with SaskEnergy for district regulator station in University Heights Development Area (Parcel A, Legal Subdivision 9)
• Approve proposed amendments to the Plumbing Bylaw (Bylaw No. 9959, 2024)
• Approve five‑year 100% tax abatement for incremental municipal, library and education property taxes for 906 Broadway Avenue project
• Approve concept‑plan amendment for Prairieland Park: boundary changes, demolition of Marquis Downs track, grandstand and horse barns, and new gravel parking area
• Mayor’s motion to have administration report on options to make the Smoking Control Bylaw more restrictive (setback distances, sidewalks, multi‑unit residential common areas)

The committee unanimously recommended to City Council the approval of a five‑year tax abatement for the 906 Broadway Avenue project. It also approved a servicing agreement with SaskEnergy, plumbing bylaw amendments, and a Prairieland Park site‑alteration and development plan. Motions were passed for the administration to study stricter smoking bylaws and to consider naming the Fieldhouse track after Lyle Sanderson.

• Recommended approval of SaskEnergy servicing agreement (unanimous 6‑0)
• Recommended plumbing bylaw amendments (unanimous 6‑0)
• Recommended 5‑year tax abatement for 906 Broadway Avenue (unanimous 6‑0)
• Recommended Prairieland Park site alteration and development (unanimous 6‑0)
• Motion: Administration to report options to tighten Smoking Control Bylaw (unanimous 6‑0)
• Motion: Administration to report options to name Fieldhouse track after Lyle Sanderson (unanimous 6‑0)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board will hold a hearing on September 3, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Committee Room E, City Hall. The agenda item is an Order to Remedy Contravention under Bylaw No. 8175 – the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003, for appeal number 20‑2025 concerning 2801 Estey Drive. No attachments are listed for this item.

• Order to Remedy Contravention – Appeal 20‑2025 – 2801 Estey Drive – Bylaw No. 8175

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda lists scheduled residential and commercial appeal hearings, each identified by a roll number and property address. The hearing will consider appeals for properties such as 2910 Idylwyld Dr N, 226 Faithfull Cres, and 4010 Thatcher Ave. All documents read into the record and not under confidentiality will be posted after the Board’s decision.

• Roll No. 1109-2025 – 2910 Idylwyld Dr N
• Roll No. 1110-2025 – 226 Faithfull Cres
• Roll No. 1111-2025 – 330 103rd St E
• Roll No. 1133-2025 – 4010 Thatcher Ave
• Roll No. 1144-2025 – 803 Melville St

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation will adopt minutes from a June 4 special meeting and an August 5 regular meeting. It will receive three information reports: a 2024‑2025 Winter Maintenance Summary, the 2025 State of Saskatoon Transit Fleet and Infrastructure, and the Fire Community Support Year One Implementation report. Letters from Robert Clipperton dated August 31, 2025, are added to the transit and fire reports. The committee will also consider a communication from the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee on construction site accessibility and safety.

• Adopt minutes from June 4, 2025 special meeting and August 5, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive 2024‑2025 Winter Maintenance Summary (Report TS2025-0901)
• Receive 2025 State of Saskatoon Transit Fleet and Infrastructure report (Report TS2025-0902)
• Receive Fire Community Support – Year One Implementation report (Reports TS2023-0305 and TS2023-0503)
• Consider SAAC construction site accessibility and safety communication dated July 9, 2025

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation confirmed agenda amendments adding two letters from Robert Clipperton to items 6.3.2 and 6.3.3. It adopted the minutes from the June 4 2025 and August 5 2025 meetings. The committee received several transportation reports as information and directed administration to provide follow‑up reports on Indigenous‑led peacekeepers, to forward a fire‑community support report to City Council, and to report back on accessibility advisory matters.

• Agenda amendment adding two letters to items 6.3.2 & 6.3.3 – carried unanimously
• Adoption of minutes from June 4 2025 and August 5 2025 – carried unanimously
• Receive items 6.3.1‑6.3.2 as information – carried unanimously
• Administration to report on Indigenous‑led peacekeepers for Transit and BIDs for 2026‑27 budget – carried unanimously
• Forward fire community support report to City Council for information – carried unanimously
• Administration to provide outcome report on Accessibility Advisory Committee matters – carried unanimously

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will meet to hear an appeal regarding an order to remedy a contravention at 520 Spadina Crescent East. A prior appeal for a development permit denial at 314 2nd Avenue South was rescheduled to a later date.

• Hearing of Appeal 26-2025 regarding Order to Remedy Contravention at 520 Spadina Crescent East
• Rescheduled Appeal 25-2025 for Development Permit Denial at 314 2nd Avenue South to September 16
• Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 02, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in Committee Room E, City Hall

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will recommend amendments to the Capital Reserve Bylaw (No. 6774) that move $179,200 from the Paved Roadways Infrastructure Reserve to the Waste Processing Capital and Replacement Reserve. It will also adopt a framework for waste‑collection location reviews and maintain front‑street collections in new neighbourhoods where feasible. Additionally, the committee will consider a motion for a report on the Living Cities Sensor one‑year free pilot program and receive an information report on the Communications Centre technology update.

• Amendment of the Landfill Replacement Reserve under Bylaw No. 6774, redirecting $179,200 to the Waste Processing Capital and Replacement Reserve
• Adoption of the Waste Collection Location Review framework and continuation of front‑street collections for new neighbourhoods where operationally feasible
• Motion by Councillor MacDonald requesting a report on the Living Cities Sensor one‑year free pilot program offered by Environment and Climate Change Canada
• Information report on Capital Project P10028 – Communications Centre Technology Update from the Saskatoon Fire Department
• Adoption of minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting of the same committee

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services unanimously recommended that City Council approve amendments to Bylaw No. 6774, reallocate $179,200 from the Paved Roadways Infrastructure Reserve to the Waste Processing Capital and Replacement Reserve, and direct the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary bylaw changes. It also unanimously endorsed the adoption of a framework for waste‑collection location reviews and the continuation of front‑street collections in new neighbourhoods where feasible. Additionally, the Committee asked Administration to report back on the one‑year free Living Cities Sensor pilot program offered by Environment and Climate Change Canada.

• Recommend amendment to Bylaw No. 6774 and reallocation of $179,200 to waste reserve (5‑0)
• Direct City Solicitor to prepare amendments to Bylaw No. 6774 (5‑0)
• Adopt framework for operational and neighbourhood waste‑collection reviews (5‑0)
• Maintain front‑street waste collections for all new neighbourhoods where feasible (5‑0)
• Request Administration report on Living Cities Sensor pilot program (5‑0)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - SPECIAL

The Board of Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting on September 2, 2025. No agenda items are listed in the provided document.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

City Council will consider a request to increase Saskatoon's debt limit to $973.0 million under the Cities Act. The meeting also includes approvals for a Renewable Subscription Service program, a $440,000 budget increase for managed printers, amendments to the Impounding Bylaw, and adoption of a Heritage Conservation Program Strategy. Additional items cover contingency funding, a business development incentive decision, and several committee reports and appointments.

• Authorize request to raise the City’s debt limit to $973.0 million (Item 8.4.4)
• Approve a $440,000 budget increase for managed printers and software (Item 8.4.2)
• Adopt the Renewable Subscription Service program and related bylaw amendments (Item 8.1.1)
• Amend Bylaw No. 8640, The Impounding Bylaw, 2007 (Item 8.2.1)
• Approve the Heritage Conservation Program Strategy (Item 8.3.1)

The council approved a request to raise the city’s debt limit to $973.0 million. It also adopted a Renewable Subscription Service Program, amended the Impounding Bylaw, and approved the Heritage Conservation Program Strategy. A $440,000 budget increase for managed printers and a $5.35‑per‑hour user fee for electric‑vehicle charging stations were approved. Additional actions included terminating the Maven Business Development Incentive and appointing representatives to several advisory committees.

• Debt limit increase to $973.0 million authorized (10‑0)
• Renewable Subscription Service Program approved (10‑0)
• Amendments to Bylaw No. 8640 (Impounding Bylaw) approved (10‑0)
• Heritage Conservation Program Strategy approved (10‑0)
• Budget increase $440,000 for managed printers approved (10‑0)
• EV charging stations user fee set at $5.35 per hour approved (8‑2)
• Maven Business Development Incentive terminated and new agreement approved (10‑0)
• Appointments to Accessibility Advisory Committee, Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, and Canadian Urban Transit Association approved (10‑0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

The council will consider and vote on the approval of Fire Station No. 10 site on Hunt Road, including two internal fund transfers totaling $300,000 and the adoption of Bylaw No. 10103 to redesignate municipal reserve land. The meeting also includes several discretionary‑use applications (gas bar, commercial school, day‑care), proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan and zoning for 1701 Idylwyld Drive North, and a request to remove a holding symbol at 3950 Idylwyld Drive North, plus routine proclamations.

• Approve Fire Station No. 10 site on Hunt Road; internal transfers $167,000 (land) and $133,000 (service reserves); consider Bylaw No. 10103
• Approve Discretionary Use Application for Gas Bar on Parcel Q (Registered Plan No. 102291083) subject to permits
• Approve Discretionary Use Application for Commercial School at 415 Willowgrove Square subject to permits
• Deny Discretionary Use Application for Day Care Centre at 190 & 194 Mazurek Crescent
• Consider Bylaw No. 10104 (OCP amendment) and Bylaw No. 10105 (zoning amendment) for 1701 Idylwyld Drive North

The council gave first, second and third readings to Bylaw No. 10103, authorizing the Fire Station No. 10 site in Dundonald Park and passed the bylaw. It approved internal fund transfers of $167,000 and $133,000 to support the fire‑station project. Discretionary use applications for a gas bar on Parcel Q and a commercial school at 415 Willowgrove Square were both approved with conditions. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved first reading of Bylaw No. 10103 (10‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved second reading of Bylaw No. 10103 (10‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved third reading and passage of Bylaw No. 10103 (10‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved $167,000 internal transfer to Dedicated Lands Account (10‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved $133,000 internal transfer to Offsite Service Reserves (10‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Gas Bar discretionary use on Parcel Q, subject to permit conditions (9‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved Commercial School discretionary use at 415 Willowgrove Square, subject to permit conditions (9‑0, 2 absent)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Committee Room E, City Hall. Both residential and commercial appeal hearings are scheduled, covering fifteen listed properties. No decisions will be made during this meeting; the Board will consider the appeals and render decisions later.

• Appeal for 1825 Idylwyld Dr N (Roll No. 464932340)
• Appeal for 480 2nd Ave S (Roll No. 505027220)
• Appeal for 253 Willis Cres (Roll No. 565380700)
• Appeal for 125 Circle Dr E (Roll No. 465001600)
• Appeal for 102 Cardinal Cres (Roll No. 464805690)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing proposed boundary adjustments and rezoning for The Willows Neighbourhood Concept Plan. The body is also considering discretionary use applications for a car wash and a commercial school.

• Proposed boundary adjustments and rezoning for The Willows Neighbourhood Concept Plan [MPC2025-0801]
• Discretionary Use Application for a car wash at 210 Orban Way [MPC2025-0802]
• Discretionary Use Application for a commercial school at 115 Radu Crescent [MPC2025-0803]

The Municipal Planning Commission approved the City Council’s consideration of amendments to The Willows neighbourhood concept plan. It also recommended approval of a car wash at 210 Orban Way and a commercial school at 115 Radu Crescent, each subject to development‑permit and plan‑consistency conditions. All motions were carried.

• Approved recommendation to amend The Willows neighbourhood concept plan (carried)
• Approved discretionary use for a car wash at 210 Orban Way, subject to permit conditions (carried)
• Approved discretionary use for a commercial school at 115 Radu Crescent, subject to permit conditions (carried)
• Approved agenda amendment adding emails to items 7.1‑7.3 (carried)
• Adopted minutes from the July 29, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Declared no conflicts of interest (procedural)
• Confirmed agenda as amended (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:39 p.m. (procedural)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a public hearing on commercial appeal applications. The appeals concern properties at 100 McLeod Ave and 1015 64th St E. No residential appeals are scheduled.

• Commercial appeal for 100 McLeod Ave (File 1167-2025)
• Commercial appeal for 1015 64th St E (File 1168-2025)
• Commercial appeal for 1015 64th St E (File 1439-2025)
• Residential appeal hearings – none

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is holding a public hearing to review property appeals. The board will consider one commercial appeal for a property located on 57th St E.

• Commercial Appeal File 1425-2025 for 859 57th St E (Roll No. 425124000)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is holding a public hearing to review property appeals. The board will consider one commercial appeal during this session.

• Commercial Appeal File 1157-2025 for 139 105th St E (Roll No. 495603220)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners will adopt the minutes from its June 19 and July 17 meetings and receive several reports, including a public survey, a mid‑year business‑plan update, and the 2025 Strategic Plan. The Board will also receive a letter from Ashu M. G. Solo recommending enhancements to the police service. Finally, the Board will move to an In Camera session to consider matters exempt from public disclosure under the Police Act and the Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

• Adopt minutes from the June 19, 2025 regular meeting and the July 17, 2025 special meeting
• Receive Ashu M. G. Solo’s letter recommending enhancements to the Saskatoon Police Service
• Review public survey results on the police service
• Review the 2025 mid‑year business‑plan update
• Move In Camera to consider exempt matters under the Police Act and FOIP Act

The Board confirmed its agenda and adopted the minutes from the June 19 and July 17 meetings. It approved a letter of support for the Children’s Advocacy Centre Initiative and received several informational reports, including policing concerns and recommendations. The Board also moved to hold an In Camera session on confidential matters, which was approved.

• Agenda confirmed (5‑0)
• Minutes of June 19 2025 and July 17 2025 adopted (5‑0)
• Dion Waniandy’s policing concerns received (5‑0)
• Letter of support for Children’s Advocacy Centre Initiative approved (5‑0)
• Ashu M. G. Solo’s 50 recommendations received (5‑0)
• Chief’s verbal report and other statistical reports received (5‑0)
• Motion to hold In Camera session on exempt matters approved (5‑0)
• In Camera discussion continued under privacy statutes approved (3‑0)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hear appeals regarding property assessments on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The meeting is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Committee Room E at City Hall. No residential appeals are listed, but 26 commercial appeals are scheduled.

• No residential appeal hearings scheduled
• 26 commercial appeal hearings scheduled
• Hearing location: Committee Room E, City Hall
• Appeals scheduled for 25 1002 66th St E
• Appeals scheduled for 30 1002 66th St E

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The board will hold a hearing on Appeal 24-2025 concerning the denial of a development permit for 3333 Ortona Street. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Committee Room E, Ground Floor, City Hall. No other agenda items are listed.

• Appeal 24-2025 – Development Permit Denial – 3333 Ortona Street (hearing)
• Attachments: Notice of Appeal, Letter of Support, Denial notice, site plans, neighbour letter

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is holding a public hearing to review commercial property appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled for this meeting.

• Commercial Appeal 1460-2025: 118 Piggott Cres
• Commercial Appeal 1461-2025: 102 Gyles Pl
• Commercial Appeal 1462-2025: 801 45th St W
• Commercial Appeal 1463-2025: 331 103rd St E

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hear one commercial appeal at City Hall on August 15, 2025. No residential appeals are scheduled.

• Commercial Appeal: 1094-2025 at 2521 Dawes Ave
• No residential appeal hearings scheduled

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a public hearing on a commercial appeal for the property at 910 66th St E. No residential appeals are scheduled. After the hearing the Board will render its decision on the appeal.

• Commercial appeal hearing – file 1419-2025, roll No. 405204000, 910 66th St E
• Residential appeal hearings – none

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to consider a long-term capital funding plan and budget options for 2026/2027. The body will also discuss a scholarship proposal for the South Saskatchewan River Watershed Stewards.

• Approval of the 2026–2035 Major Capital Funding Plan
• Review of 2026/2027 Business Plan and Budget Options
• Proposal to accept an annual scholarship from South Saskatchewan River Watershed Stewards (SAW)
• In Camera discussion on Cybersecurity Program Update and Strategic Planning
• Appointments for Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee and Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee approved the 2026‑2035 Major Capital Funding Plan (Option 1). It also recommended that City Council pass a resolution to accept the SAW Annual Scholarship proposal and asked Administration to provide a pre‑budget report on items the City has assumed. Several motions were carried to keep discussion of cybersecurity, strategic planning and verbal updates in camera.

• Approved 2026‑2035 Major Capital Funding Plan (8 in favour, 3 absent)
• Recommended City Council adopt SAW Annual Scholarship resolution (9 in favour, 2 absent)
• Received information report on 2026/2027 Business Plan and Budget Options (9 in favour, 2 absent)
• Directed Administration to provide pre‑budget information report on items assumed by City (9 in favour, 2 absent)
• Moved to keep Cybersecurity Program Update In Camera (9 in favour, 2 absent)
• Moved to keep Strategic Planning In Camera (9 in favour, 2 absent)
• Moved to keep Council Members verbal updates In Camera (9 in favour, 2 absent)
• Moved to keep City Manager updates In Camera (9 in favour, 2 absent)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a hearing on commercial appeals. Two appeals are on the agenda: Appeal File 1431-2025 for the property at 605 Ave P S, and Appeal File 1432-2025 with no address listed. No residential appeals are scheduled. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Commercial Appeal 1431-2025 – property at 605 Ave P S
• Commercial Appeal 1432-2025 – address not provided
• Residential Appeal Hearings – none scheduled

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision meeting scheduled for August 11, 2025 contains no agenda items. The agenda consists only of placeholders and does not specify any decisions, proposals, or discussions.

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a public hearing on commercial appeal cases. The appeals involve properties at 826 57th St E, 805 45th St E, 1730 Alberta Ave, 815 Patience Lake Rd, and 2551 Dudley St. No decisions will be made until after the hearings.

• Commercial appeal – 826 57th St E (Appeal File 1420-2025)
• Commercial appeal – 805 45th St E (Appeal File 1421-2025)
• Commercial appeal – 1730 Alberta Ave (Appeal File 1422-2025)
• Commercial appeal – 815 Patience Lake Rd (Appeal File 1423-2025)
• Commercial appeal – 2551 Dudley St (Appeal File 1424-2025)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will recommend to City Council that the city’s debt limit be increased to $973.0 million. It will also recommend a $440,000 budget increase for Capital Project P.02368 to purchase managed printers and software, approve the terms of reference for a cybersecurity maturity assessment audit, and endorse proceeding with Option 4 of the Maven Business Development Incentive if staffing requirements are met. Additionally, the committee will recommend approval of the City’s contingency funding strategy to protect its stabilization reserves.

• Debt limit increase request to $973.0 million
• Budget increase of $440,000 for Capital Project P.02368 Printing and Mail Services equipment
• Approval of Terms of Reference for Cybersecurity Maturity Assessment and Controls Audit
• Recommendation to proceed with Option 4 of the Maven Business Development Incentive
• Recommendation to approve City of Saskatoon Contingency Funding strategy

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance unanimously recommended that City Council increase the municipal debt limit to $973.0 million. It also unanimously endorsed Option 3 for the Maven Business Development Incentive, a $440,000 budget increase for printing equipment, and the Terms of Reference for a Cybersecurity Maturity Assessment audit. All motions were carried with six votes in favour and none against.

• Recommended City Council adopt Option 3 – terminate existing Maven incentive, recover prior amounts and enter new agreement (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve $440,000 budget increase for printing and mail services equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Terms of Reference for Cybersecurity Maturity Assessment and Controls Audit (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve contingency funding strategy to protect stabilization reserves (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council request debt limit increase to $973.0 million under The Cities Act (unanimous)
• Received Fusion Project – SAP Wave 1 Implementation Review as information (unanimous)
• Received SREDA 2024 Audited Financial Statements and forwarded to City Council (unanimous)
• Kept External Audit Matter discussion In Camera under LAFOIP (unanimous)

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will consider a recommendation to City Council to approve the Heritage Conservation Program Strategy as the basis for updating the city’s heritage program. The committee will also receive information reports on the 2025 State of Parks and Open Spaces, the 2025 State of the Green Network, and a request to purchase titled land for the Elmwood Community Hub‑Homebase Project. Additional agenda items include adopting the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes and reviewing public comments and requests to speak regarding the Rotary Community Garden collective.

• Recommendation to City Council to approve Heritage Conservation Program Strategy (PDCS2025-0201)
• Information report – 2025 State of Parks and Open Spaces and 2025 State of the Green Network (PDCS2025-0801)
• Information report – Elmwood Community Hub‑Homebase Project request to purchase City of Saskatoon titled land (PDSC2024-0802)
• Adoption of minutes from the Regular Meeting held June 4, 2025
• Public comments and requests to speak on Rotary Community Garden collective (letters dated August 4 2025)

The committee unanimously confirmed the amended agenda and approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting. It recommended that City Council approve the Heritage Conservation Program Strategy and forward the report to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee. The committee received the State of Parks and Open Spaces report and the Elmwood Community Hub land purchase request. It also instructed administration to report options for storing Rotary Community Garden materials and for a future garden site, and to report community‑engagement plans for the 1202 19th St W parcel.

• Agenda confirmed as amended (5-0)
• June 4, 2025 minutes approved (5-0)
• Recommend City Council approve Heritage Conservation Program Strategy and forward report (5-0)
• State of Parks and Open Spaces report received (5-0)
• Elmwood Community Hub land purchase request received (5-0)
• Administration to report storage and site options for Rotary Community Garden (5-0)
• Administration to report community‑engagement plans for 1202 19th St W parcel (5-0)

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 1170-2025 for 247 Evergreen Blvd (Roll No. 455841000)

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation will adopt the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting and receive several information reports, including updates on parking pay stations, heavy‑duty truck visibility, fuel infrastructure, and bridge conditions. It will recommend to City Council that the proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 8640, The Impounding Bylaw, 2007 be approved and that the City Solicitor prepare the necessary bylaw changes. Public comments on the heavy‑duty truck visibility pilot are also noted.

• Proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 8640, The Impounding Bylaw, 2007 (TS2025-0802)
• Parking Ticket Collection – Parking Pay Stations report (TS2024-0803)
• Assessment of Enhanced Visibility Measures on City Heavy Duty Trucks – Pilot Project Summary (CC2023-0602)
• Corporate Fuel and Fueling Infrastructure – Asset Management Plan and Long‑Term Strategy (TS2025-0801)
• 2025 State of Bridges and Structures report (TS2025-0803)

The Transportation Standing Policy Committee unanimously approved agenda changes, adopted the June 3 minutes, and recommended that City Council approve amendments to Bylaw No. 8640 (Impounding By‑law) and ask the City Solicitor to draft them. It also unanimously received several informational reports and public comment letters.

• Agenda amendment to add two public comment letters to item 6.3.2 approved (6 in favour, unanimous)
• Adoption of June 3, 2025 meeting minutes approved (6 in favour, unanimous)
• Recommendation to City Council to approve amendments to Bylaw No. 8640 and request drafting by City Solicitor approved (6 in favour, unanimous)
• Receipt of information reports items 6.3.1‑6.3.6 approved (6 in favour, unanimous)
• Public comment letters from Jonathan Naylor and Jason Hanson accepted as information (6 in favour, unanimous)
• Barry Coakwell’s traffic noise and speed request received as information (6 in favour, unanimous)
• Claude Eckinger’s property‑damage request received as information (6 in favour, unanimous)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hold a public hearing to consider Appeal 23-2025. This appeal concerns an Order to Remedy Contravention for the property located at 614 Spadina Crescent West.

• Appeal 23-2025: Order to Remedy Contravention - 614 Spadina Crescent West

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services is reviewing proposals for a Renewable Subscription Service Program and user fees for electric vehicle charging. The body is also considering noise bylaw extensions for six outdoor special events and receiving infrastructure state reports.

• Proposed $3 per hour user fee for Community Electric Vehicle Charging Stations starting January 2026
• Proposed Renewable Subscription Service Program to allow customers to offset electricity emissions
• Noise Bylaw extension requests for events including Saskatoon Ribfest and Pumpkins After Dark
• 2025 State of Water Infrastructure report covering potable, wastewater, and storm water
• 2024 Annual Report for Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water Utilities

The Standing Policy Committee recommended to City Council that the community electric vehicle charging stations operate with a user fee of $5.35 per hour, and the motion carried on a 5‑1 vote. It also unanimously approved the Renewable Subscription Service Program (Option 2) and directed that its net revenue fund a sustainable generation project. The committee directed administration to report on a plan for private‑sector involvement in expanding public EV charging stations. Additionally, the Noise Bylaw was extended to cover six special outdoor events in 2025.

• Recommend City Council adopt $5.35/hr EV charging fee (5‑1) – Carried
• Recommend City Council approve Renewable Subscription Service Program (Option 2) – Carried unanimously
• Direct administration to report on private‑sector engagement plan for EV charging stations – Carried unanimously
• Direct administration to allocate net revenue from Renewable Subscription program to sustainable generation project – Carried unanimously
• Approve Noise Bylaw extensions for six 2025 outdoor special events – Carried unanimously

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

City Council will discuss funding and tax incentives for affordable housing projects and the Saskatoon Homelessness Action Plan. The meeting also includes proposals for a new pedestrian crossing on College Drive and several bylaw amendments.

• Allocation of $3,400,000 for 60 supportive housing units at 25-25th Street East
• Proposed five-year tax abatements for projects at 25-25th Street East and 2401 Broadway Avenue
• Proposal to replace the College Drive pedestrian overpass with an at-grade signalized crossing
• Application to Natural Resources Canada’s Code Acceleration Fund for Net Zero roadmap
• Bylaw amendments for Business Improvement Districts, Residential Parking, and Traffic

The council unanimously adopted the agenda and the June 25 minutes. It approved the Homelessness Action Plan, appointed a Métis community representative, and voted to replace the College Drive pedestrian overpass with an at‑grade crossing. The council also approved five‑year tax abatements and a $3.4 M allocation for 85 affordable rental units and 60 supportive housing units at 25‑25th Street East, and directed an application to the Code Acceleration Fund. Finally, Bylaw No. 10099 was read for the first, second and third times with unanimous approval.

• Agenda confirmed (11‑0) – unanimous
• June 25 minutes adopted (11‑0) – unanimous
• Homelessness Action Plan approved – unanimous
• Trenna Vanghel appointed to DEI Advisory Committee – unanimous
• Replace College Drive overpass with at‑grade crossing (7‑3, Mayor absent)
• Tax abatements and $3.4M affordable housing funding approved (10‑0) – unanimous
• Code Acceleration Fund application approved (10‑0) – unanimous
• Bylaw No. 10099 read first, second and third times (9‑0, one conflict, Mayor absent) – unanimous

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

The City Council public hearing will consider a proposed amendment to the zoning agreement for 335 Avenue G South (Bylaw No. 10096). It will also review two rezoning proposals in Brighton – one for asokanihkēw Crescent and asokanihkēw Place (Bylaw No. 10094) and another for Cockcroft Court and asokanihkēw Way (Bylaw No. 10095). In addition, the council will receive flag‑raising and proclamation requests for June 2025 and address other public notice matters.

• Proposed Amendment to Zoning Agreement – 335 Avenue G South (Bylaw No. 10096)
• Proposed Rezoning – Brighton – asokanihkēw Crescent and asokanihkēw Place (Bylaw No. 10094)
• Proposed Rezoning – Brighton – Cockcroft Court and asokanihkēw Way (Bylaw No. 10095)
• Proclamation and flag‑raising requests for June 2025
• Public Notice Matters (no detailed items listed)

The council approved the meeting agenda and adopted the previous meeting minutes. It introduced, read, and passed three zoning bylaws—No. 10096, No. 10094, and No. 10095—each after three readings, with unanimous 10‑to‑0 votes. The council also received flag‑raising and proclamation information.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Minutes of June 25 public hearing adopted unanimously
• Bylaw No. 10096 passed after third reading (10-0)
• Bylaw No. 10094 passed after third reading (10-0)
• Bylaw No. 10095 passed after third reading (10-0)
• Flag‑raising and proclamation information received (10-0)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing a proposed rezoning and land use map amendment for 1701 Idylwyld Drive North. The body is also considering three discretionary use applications for a gas bar, a commercial school, and a day care centre.

• Proposed rezoning of 1701 Idylwyld Drive North from Light Industrial (IL1) to Institutional (M2)
• Discretionary Use Application for a Gas Bar at Parcel Q, Registered Plan No. 102291083
• Discretionary Use Application for a Commercial School at 415 Willowgrove Square
• Discretionary Use Application for a Day Care Centre at 190 and 194 Mazurek Crescent (recommended for denial)

The Municipal Planning Commission recommended and City Council approved a land‑use map amendment and rezoning of 1701 Idylwyld Drive North from Light Industrial to Institutional (M2). Discretionary use applications for a gas bar on Parcel Q and a commercial school at 415 Willowgrove Square were also approved with conditions. A day‑care centre proposal for 190 and 194 Mazurek Crescent was denied after a tied vote. Routine reports from the Chair and a planning conference were received.

• Approved agenda amendment (carried)
• Adopted minutes of June 24, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Approved land‑use map amendment and rezoning of 1701 Idylwyld Drive North (carried)
• Approved Gas Bar discretionary use on Parcel Q, subject to permit conditions (carried)
• Approved Commercial School discretionary use at 415 Willowgrove Square, subject to permit conditions (carried)
• Denied Day Care Centre at 190 & 194 Mazurek Crescent (defeated on tied vote)
• Received Chair’s report (carried)
• Received Canadian Institute of Planners conference update (carried)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hold an appeal hearing for Appeal 22-2025 concerning a development permit denial at 220 Ontario Avenue. The board will review the notice of appeal, the denial decision, the location and site plans, and photographs submitted. No decision is recorded in this agenda; the hearing is scheduled for July 22, 2025, 4:00‑5:00 p.m. in Committee Room E, City Hall.

• Appeal 22-2025 – Development Permit Denial – 220 Ontario Avenue

BOARD OF REVISION

The agenda for the Saskatoon Board of Revision meeting on July 17, 2025 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of placeholders and procedural sections without any specific proposals, decisions, or discussions. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed.

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - SPECIAL

The Board of Police Commissioners met via teleconference to discuss personnel matters in a closed session. The Board unanimously approved the proposed 2023 to 2025 Collective Agreement with the Saskatoon Police Service Executive Officers Association.

• Approval of the 2023 to 2025 Collective Agreement with the Saskatoon Police Service Executive Officers Association

The Board confirmed the meeting agenda and approved holding an in‑camera session, both unanimously. It then approved the proposed 2023‑2025 collective agreement with the Saskatoon Police Service Executive Officers Association. The Board also authorized the Chair and Secretary to execute the contract.

• Agenda confirmed (5‑0)
• In‑camera session approved (5‑0)
• Approved 2023‑2025 collective agreement (5‑0)
• Authorized Chair and Secretary to execute contract (5‑0)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision meeting on July 17, 2025 will include a schedule of hearings. No residential appeal hearings are listed. One commercial appeal will be heard for the property at 117 3rd Ave S (Roll No. 264-2025). The meeting is open to the public.

• Commercial appeal hearing – Roll No. 264-2025, 117 3rd Ave S
• Residential appeal hearings – none

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision meeting on July 16, 2025 will hear residential and commercial appeal hearings. Five appeals are scheduled, each identified by appeal number, roll number, and civic address. No decisions will be made at this hearing; the Board will consider the appeals and record any rulings.

• Appeal 214-2025 (Roll 485005100) – 733 1st Ave N (Residential)
• Appeal 215-2025 (Roll 515612480) – 3501 8th St E (Commercial)
• Appeal 216-2025 (Roll 515612420) – 3521 8th St E (Commercial)
• Appeal 244-2025 (Roll 505006840) – 216 1st Ave S (Residential)
• Appeal 252-2025 (Roll 504902280) – 228 20th St W (Residential)

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss proposed city-led actions for the Saskatoon Homelessness Action Plan. The body will also review updates on council communications allowances and a budget request for TCU Place.

• Saskatoon Homelessness Action Plan proposed action items [CC2025-0105]
• Council Communications and Constituency Relations Allowance update (January 1 – June 30, 2025) [GPC2025-0405]
• TCU Place budget request from Tammy Sweeney [GPC2025-0702]
• Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth update (In Camera)
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee appointments (In Camera)

The Governance and Priorities Committee recommended that City Council approve the City’s leadership role in the Saskatoon Homelessness Action Plan. It also asked the Mayor’s Office to write a letter to the provincial Ministers of Social Services and Health and to report back by October 2025 on a navigation‑hub feasibility study and related options. The Committee requested a report on the possible merger of SaskTel Centre and TCU Place and received an information report on the Council Communications and Constituency Relations allowance. Several motions moved items in‑camera, all carried unanimously.

• Recommended City Council approve leadership role in Homelessness Action Plan (8‑0)
• Requested Mayor’s Office write letter to Ministers of Social Services and Health (8‑0)
• Requested Administration report by Oct 2025 on navigation‑hub feasibility, sites, design, and funding (8‑0)
• Requested Administration report on potential merger of SaskTel Centre and TCU Place (8‑0)
• Received information report on Council Communications and Constituency Relations allowance (8‑0)
• Moved to consider items In Camera (8‑0)
• Approved keeping Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth update In Camera (8‑0)
• Approved reporting recommended appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees at July 30 meeting (8‑0)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hear appeals regarding commercial properties across Saskatoon on July 14, 2025. No residential appeals are scheduled for this session. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

• Hearing of 14 commercial appeals
• Appeal of 3427 Faithfull Ave
• Appeal of 103 Packham Ave
• Appeal of 215 Joseph Okemasis Dr
• Appeal of 103 Aspen Pl

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a public hearing on a series of residential and commercial appeal applications. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, July 14, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Committee Room E, City Hall. The listed appeals include addresses such as 201 157 2nd Ave N, 30 502 Idylwyld Dr N, and 143 Wheeler St.

• Appeal 229-2025 – 201 157 2nd Ave N (residential)
• Appeal 230-2025 – 30 502 Idylwyld Dr N (commercial)
• Appeal 232-2025 – 143 Wheeler St (commercial)
• Appeal 237-2025 – 119 105th St E (commercial)
• Appeal 247-2025 – 220 20th St W (commercial)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold public hearings to review residential property appeals. The board will determine the outcome of these appeals based on documents read into the record.

• Residential Appeal 193-2025: 1527 Konihowski Rd
• Residential Appeal 163-2025: 840 4th St E

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is meeting to conduct scheduled appeal hearings. The board will hear one residential appeal regarding a specific property address.

• Residential Appeal 166-2025 for property at 319 Ave F S

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is meeting to conduct hearings on commercial property appeals. No residential appeal hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Commercial Appeal 217-2025: 600 22nd St W
• Commercial Appeal 219-2025: 96 33rd St E
• Commercial Appeal 223-2025: 2305 22nd St W
• Commercial Appeal 225-2025: 511 33rd St W
• Commercial Appeal 253-2025: 116 Ave B N

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board will hear Appeal 16-2025, an order to remedy a contravention under Bylaw No. 8175 (Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003). The matter concerns the property at 203 Avenue K South. No attachments or further details are provided in the agenda.

• Order to Remedy Contravention – Appeal 16-2025 – 203 Avenue K South (Bylaw No. 8175)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hold public hearings to review appeals regarding a denied development permit and two orders to remedy contraventions. The board will evaluate submissions and site plans for the properties in question.

• Appeal 19-2025: Development Permit Denial at 316 4th Avenue North
• Appeal 20-2025: Order to Remedy Contravention at 2816 McConnell Avenue
• Appeal 21-2025: Order to Remedy Contravention at 542 Smallwood Crescent

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a hearing on appeals scheduled for July 8, 2025. Residential appeal hearings are listed as none. A commercial appeal (Roll No. 320-2025) for the property at 1715 Preston Ave N will be heard. The board will consider the appeal and render a decision after the hearing.

• Commercial appeal hearing – Roll No. 320-2025 – 1715 Preston Ave N
• Residential appeal hearings – none

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold hearings on appeal applications for listed properties on July 7, 2025, from 9 am to 4 pm in the Council Chamber. No residential appeals are listed; the agenda contains commercial appeal hearings. The Board will consider each appeal based on the documents read into the record.

• Roll No. 362-2025 – 255 2nd Ave N
• Roll No. 368-2025 – 230 22nd St E
• Roll No. 412-2025 – 122 1st Ave S
• Roll No. 419-2025 – 742 Spadina Cres E
• Roll No. 547-2025 – 140 1st Ave N

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a public hearing on July 3, 2025 to consider five commercial appeal applications. The appeals are for properties at 105 Ave F S, 1501 8th St E, 3311 8th St E, and 1802 McOrmond Dr. No decisions will be made at this meeting; the board will only hear the cases.

• Commercial appeal for 105 Ave F S (Roll No. 391-2025, File 504913900)
• Commercial appeal for 1501 8th St E (Roll No. 429-2025, File 515331000)
• Commercial appeal for 3311 8th St E (Roll No. 430-2025, File 515530580)
• Commercial appeal for 1802 McOrmond Dr (Roll No. 537-2025, File 475830050)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a public hearing on June 26, 2025 to consider commercial appeal applications for five properties. The appeals are listed by roll number and address. No decisions will be made at this hearing; the Board will review the submitted documents and render decisions afterward.

• Roll No. 524607200 – 2213 11th St W
• Roll No. 515530350 – 3333 8th St E
• Roll No. 464804290 – 2174 Airport Dr
• Roll No. 565220300 – 303 Wellman Lane
• Roll No. 475728200 – 604 Webster St

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

City Council will hold a public hearing to consider several proposed bylaws, including amendments to the Official Community Plan and zoning bylaws for downtown areas, specific business parks, and residential developments.

• Proposed OCP and rezoning amendment for 831 5th Avenue North
• Proposed rezoning bylaw amendments for Downtown Zoning Review (B6, MX2 districts)
• Proposed rezoning for Aspen Ridge – Stehwien Street
• Proposed amendment to zoning agreement for 105 Avenue F South
• Proposed Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth District OCP amendment for Patience Lake Business Park

The council approved the meeting agenda and adopted the minutes from the May 21 public hearing, both unanimously. It then passed Bylaw No. 10086 (Official Community Plan land‑use map amendment), Bylaw No. 10087 (Rezoning by agreement), and Bylaw No. 10090 (Zoning agreement amendment) after first, second and third readings, each with a unanimous vote. The first reading of Bylaw No. 10081 (Downtown B6 District zoning amendments) was also approved unanimously.

• Agenda approved as amended (11 to 0)
• May 21 public hearing minutes approved (11 to 0)
• Bylaw No. 10086 passed after three readings (11 to 0)
• Bylaw No. 10087 passed after three readings (11 to 0)
• Bylaw No. 10090 passed after three readings (11 to 0)
• Bylaw No. 10081 first reading approved (11 to 0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

The council will adopt the consent agenda covering multiple policy items, including flood‑control projects, a new limited residential parking zone, and several budget adjustments. It will approve the updated Transit Fleet Renewal Plan and transfer $24,300,000 (plus $1,356,500) to a new Saskatoon Transit Fleet Renewal Strategy capital project. The meeting also includes approval of the College Drive Bus Rapid Transit (Link) concept plan and reallocation of water‑treatment funds.

• Transfer $24,300,000 (and $1,356,500) to a new Saskatoon Transit Fleet Renewal Strategy capital project
• Create a Limited Residential Parking Zone in Grosvenor Park and amend Bylaw No. 7862
• Approve the College Drive Bus Rapid Transit (Link) concept plan along College Drive between Clarence Avenue and Preston Avenue
• Reallocate $3,679,786.08 and other amounts to Capital Project P.10006.01 – WTR Capital Development Expansion Plan
• Approve the seventh Flood Control Strategy project (Cahill Park Dry Pond) and the eighth Flood Control Strategy project (24th St & 3rd Ave North)

The council approved the concept plan for the College Drive BRT corridor between Clarence Avenue and Preston Avenue, removing the pedestrian overpass component (8‑2 vote, then 10‑0 on the amended motion). It also approved two flood‑control strategy projects, created a new limited residential parking zone in Grosvenor Park, and reallocated over $12 million in capital‑project funds. The council directed administration to report back on modifications to the BRT plan, traffic‑management technology, and turn‑bay design before tendering. All other listed items were adopted unanimously.

• Approved College Drive BRT concept plan, excluding pedestrian overpass (8‑2, then 10‑0)
• Directed administration to report on BRT pedestrian grade‑separation, traffic‑management tech, and turn‑bay design (10‑0)
• Approved seventh Flood Control Strategy Project – Cahill Park dry pond (unanimous)
• Approved eighth Flood Control Strategy Project – 24th St/3rd Ave storm‑water mitigation (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Grosvenor Park Limited Residential Parking Zone (unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of $3,679,786.08, $3,269,769.04, $1,136,000.00, $3,679,786.08, and $4,405,769.04 to water‑treatment capital plan (unanimous)
• Approved submission of Business Plan for Corporate Environmental Leadership Program (unanimous)
• Adopted consent‑agenda items and minutes as presented (unanimous)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission will adopt the minutes from the May 27 meeting, receive reports, and consider a proposed amendment to the zoning agreement for 335 Avenue G South. It will recommend that City Council approve the amendment to By-law No. 9990 at the upcoming public hearing.

• Adopt May 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Proposed amendment to zoning agreement – 335 Avenue G South (Bylaw No. 9990)
• Report of the Chair
• Unfinished business (no specific items listed)
• Communications (no specific items listed)

The Municipal Planning Commission approved the agenda as presented. It adopted the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. The commission moved that the report recommending City Council consider amending the zoning agreement for 335 Avenue G South be submitted to Council, and the motion was carried.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• May 27, 2025 minutes adopted (motion carried)
• Report on zoning amendment for 335 Avenue G South forwarded to City Council (motion carried)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision meeting on June 23, 2025 will hear three scheduled commercial appeal hearings. The appeals involve properties at 727 22nd St W, a CPR lease identified as BHMK 4940014-01, and 234 1st Ave S. No residential appeals are listed.

• Commercial appeal: Roll No. 220-2025, File 504900070, 727 22nd St W
• Commercial appeal: Roll No. 221-2025, File 504900080, CPR Lease BHMK 4940014-01
• Commercial appeal: Roll No. 275-2025, File 505006520, 234 1st Ave S

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is holding a public hearing to review property appeals. The board will hear one commercial appeal; no residential appeals are scheduled.

• Commercial Appeal File 550-2025 regarding 139 La Ronge Rd (Roll No. 445321450)

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee will review the 2026-27 capital project plan for natural areas and receive updates on a school compost program. The meeting includes a presentation from the Meewasin Valley Authority on the National Urban Park Program.

• Review of Natural and Naturalized Areas Portfolios 2026-27 capital project plan
• Presentation on Saskatoon Public Schools Compost Program
• Presentation on Meewasin Valley Authority National Urban Park Program
• Education Subcommittee Welcome Week Proposal
• Review of 2025 Committee expenditures

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners will adopt the minutes from the May 15, 2025 public meeting. Commissioners will receive verbal reports from the Chair and the Chief of Police, as well as written reports on appreciation for the police service and community‑consultation feedback. The Board will also move to an in‑camera session to consider confidential matters under the Police Act and privacy legislation.

• Adopt minutes from the public meeting held on May 15, 2025
• Receive Chair's verbal report
• Receive Chief of Police's verbal report
• Review appreciation report to the Saskatoon Police Service
• Review community consultation feedback report

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is holding a public hearing to review commercial property appeals. No residential appeal hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Commercial appeal 206-2025: 2323 8th St E
• Commercial appeal 284-2025: 3303 33rd St W
• Commercial appeal 289-2025: 1100 Central Ave
• Commercial appeal 298-2025: 1015 McKercher Dr
• Commercial appeal 321-2025: 3850 Idylwyld Service Rd

CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION

City Council is meeting for a strategic planning session. The agenda consists of a single in-camera item with no public attendance.

• In-camera strategic planning under Section 94(4) of The Cities Act

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC- SPECIAL

The Governance and Priorities Committee meeting on June 18, 2025, has no specific agenda items listed. The agenda appears to contain only procedural placeholders without any decisions or discussions identified.

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will conduct a public hearing on June 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda lists residential and commercial appeal cases for specific properties. No decisions are recorded; the Board will consider the appeals and record any rulings after the hearing.

• Residential appeal – Roll No. 211-2025 – 2110 McClocklin Rd
• Commercial appeal – Roll No. 291-2025 – 380 2nd Ave N
• Residential appeal – Roll No. 359-2025 – 10 Kenderdine Rd
• Commercial appeal – Roll No. 376-2025 – 2201 8th St E
• Residential appeal – Roll No. 447-2025 – 101 Cree Cres

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hold a public hearing to review a specific appeal. The board is considering Appeal 18-2025 concerning a property at 639 Lehrer Crescent.

• Appeal 18-2025: Order to Remedy Contravention - 639 Lehrer Crescent

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee will review its 2025 work plan, receive a budget statement of expenditures, and discuss heritage policy updates. The meeting also includes verbal updates from committee members and subcommittees.

• Review of 2025 MHAC Work Plan
• Statement of Expenditures for MHAC
• Discussion on Heritage Plan and Policy
• Verbal update on Doors Open Event
• Verbal update on Broadway BID Heritage Walking Tour

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is holding a public hearing to review commercial property appeals. No residential appeals are scheduled for this meeting.

• Commercial Appeal 290-2025: 95 33rd St E
• Commercial Appeal 305-2025: 817 48th St E
• Commercial Appeal 307-2025: 73 33rd St E

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 16, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Council Chamber, City Hall. The agenda lists residential appeal hearings (none) and a series of commercial appeal hearings for properties such as 225 Betts Ave, 3310 8th St E, and others. Several of these appeals have been rescheduled to July 3 or July 15, 2025. No decisions are recorded for this meeting; the Board will consider the appeals and render decisions thereafter.

• Appeal 207-2025 – 225 Betts Ave – rescheduled to July 15
• Appeal 367-2025 – 3310 8th St E – scheduled for June 16
• Appeal 391-2025 – 105 Ave F S – rescheduled to July 3
• Appeal 429-2025 – 1501 8th St E – rescheduled to July 3
• Appeal 496-2025 – 3200 Preston Ave S – rescheduled to July 3

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its May 9, 2025 meeting and receive a statement of its June 2025 expenditures. It will consider its annual work plan, outlining focus areas such as Deafblind Services, transit accessibility, education and awareness, civic accessibility and safety, and downtown/BRT accessibility. The Education and Awareness Subcommittee will present a draft letter on construction site accessibility for review.

• Adoption of minutes from the May 9, 2025 meeting
• Receipt of the June 2025 budget statement of expenditures
• Work plan consideration with focus categories for 2025
• Review of a draft letter on construction site accessibility and safety
• Verbal updates from the Chair, committee members, and subcommittees

The committee confirmed its agenda and adopted the May 9 minutes. It received updates on downtown transit design and the budget statement. Members approved providing supplemental location details by June 30 for a draft letter on construction‑site accessibility. Information on low signal volumes for deaf‑blind users was also received.

• Agenda confirmed (carried)
• May 9, 2025 minutes adopted (carried)
• Transit design information received (carried)
• Budget statement of expenditures received (carried)
• Committee to submit supplemental location details by June 30 for draft accessibility letter (carried)
• Deafblind signal‑volume issue information received (carried)

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The committee will adopt the March 14, 2025 meeting minutes and receive a presentation on the Open Art Collective’s 2025 work plan. It will review the 2025 Public Art Advisory Committee work plan and provide direction. It will also receive a current statement of expenditures for 2025.

• Adopt minutes from the March 14, 2025 meeting (Post‑Meeting Minutes - PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE_Mar14_2025 - English.pdf)
• Receive and consider Pam Staples’s presentation on the Open Art Collective 2025 work plan (Request to Speak and Presentation PDFs)
• Review the 2025 Public Art Advisory Committee Work Plan (ADV2025-0303 2025 Work Plan - Public Art Advisory Committee.pdf)
• Receive the PAAC Expenditures – 2025 – June statement (PAAC Expenditures - 2025 -June.pdf)
• Verbal updates from the Chair and subcommittees (public education, professional development, awareness and events)

The Public Art Advisory Committee voted to discontinue the Awareness and Events Subcommittee effective immediately. It also directed all subcommittees to submit budget estimates for their work‑plan items by September 2, 2025. Several informational items were received and recorded, including a work‑plan from the Open Art Collective and the current statement of expenditures.

• Discontinued the Awareness and Events Subcommittee, effective immediately (Carried)
• Directed subcommittees to submit budget estimates for work‑plan items by September 2, 2025 (Carried)
• Received Open Art Collective work‑plan information (Carried)
• Received the 2025 Public Art Advisory Committee Work Plan (Carried)
• Received the current Statement of Expenditures (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of the March 14, 2025 meeting (Carried)
• Confirmed agenda as presented (Carried)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting to provide direction on a sponsorship request for a spring festival. The body will also review its membership composition and receive reports from several subcommittees.

• Sponsorship request from Pakistan Canada Cultural Association of Saskatoon for Jashn-e-Bahara and Kite Festival on June 15, 2025
• Review of membership composition via 2025 DEIAC Terms of Reference
• Reports on replacing the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Policy
• Review of 2025 statement of expenditures
• Updates on Living in Harmony Awards and Planning and Development subcommittees

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee approved a $1,000 sponsorship for the Pakistan Canada Cultural Association’s Jashn‑e‑Bahara and Kite Festival on June 15, 2025. A motion to add two 2SLGBTQIA+ seats and change the acronym in the committee’s Terms of Reference was defeated. The Committee also directed the Policy Advisory Subcommittee to conduct a comprehensive review of membership composition and to update the sponsorship form’s pronoun options.

• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Jashn‑e‑Bahara festival (carried)
• Defeated motion to add two 2SLGBTQIA+ seats and update acronym in Terms of Reference (defeated)
• Carried motion for Policy Advisory Subcommittee to undertake comprehensive membership review and prepare recommendation letter (carried)
• Carried motion to update sponsorship form pronoun section with an 'Other' option (carried)
• Carried motion to receive information on membership composition review (carried)
• Carried motion to receive work‑plan and policy review information (carried)
• Carried motion to receive land acknowledgement information (carried)
• Carried motion to receive budget expenditures information (carried)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Committee Room E, City Hall. The agenda lists a commercial appeal hearing for the property at 229 Ave I S (Roll No. 258‑2025, File 504816390). No residential appeals are scheduled. The meeting will include a call to order and a conclusion.

• Commercial appeal hearing – 229 Ave I S (Roll No. 258‑2025, File 504816390)
• Residential appeal hearings – none listed
• Call to order
• Schedule of hearings
• Conclusion

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee will adopt minutes from April 9 and May 13, 2025. It will consider a preliminary 2026‑27 financial forecast and recommend that Council waive the indicative rate approval requirement and cut the proposed property‑tax increase by one percentage point for each year. The Committee will also ask Administration to prepare two additional scenarios showing how further 1‑point and 2‑point tax reductions could be achieved. Information reports on homelessness and on summer 2025 public washrooms and drinking water will be received.

• Recommendation to waive Council Policy No. C03‑036 indicative rate approval for the 2026 and 2027 budgets
• Direction to reduce the proposed property‑tax rate increase by 1 percentage point in each of 2026 and 2027
• Request for two additional budget scenarios showing further 1‑point and 2‑point tax reductions
• Report: City of Saskatoon’s Response to Homelessness (Community Services Division)
• Report: Access to Public Washrooms and Drinking Water – Summer 2025, including a cost estimate for a Pleasant Hill public washroom

The Governance and Priorities Committee unanimously recommended seven actions to City Council, including waiving the requirement for Council to approve an indicative rate for the 2026 and 2027 budgets and directing administration to reduce the proposed property‑tax increase by one percentage point each year. It also asked for two additional budget‑reduction scenarios, a city‑wide cost‑savings search, a summary of cost‑recovery targets, and reports from the Board of Police Commissioners and the Saskatoon Public Library on possible 4% budget cuts. All motions carried with ten votes in favour and one councillor absent, except the library motion which had nine votes in favour, one conflict, and one absent.

• Waive requirement for Council to approve indicative rate for 2026‑27 budgets (10‑0‑1)
• Direct administration to refine budget to cut property‑tax increase by 1 % point in 2026 and 2027 (10‑0‑1)
• Require administration to present two additional budget‑reduction scenarios for 2026‑27 (10‑0‑1)
• Direct all departments and agencies to find cost‑savings before the budget (10‑0‑1)
• Request a summary report of the city’s cost‑recovery targets for major user‑fee revenues (10‑0‑1)
• Ask the Board of Police Commissioners to report on possible up‑to‑4 % budget reductions (10‑0‑1)
• Ask Saskatoon Public Library to report on possible up‑to‑4 % budget reductions (9‑1‑1, conflict by Councillor Parker)
• Receive items 6.3.1‑6.3.7 as information reports (10‑0‑1)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING

At the special regular business meeting, council will consider a funding request for the Daytime Drop‑in and Navigation Centre. The proposal seeks a $125,000 capital project funded from the Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Reserve, with specific allocations for facility costs and bottled‑water distribution. Council will also be asked to authorize a contribution agreement with the Saskatoon Tribal Council and allow the project amount to increase if additional external funding is received.

• Approve a $125,000 capital project for the Drop‑in Navigation Centre, funded by the Vacant Lot and Adaptive Reuse Incentive Reserve
• Allocate $90,000 of the project for facility costs of the centre
• Allocate $35,000 of the project for bottled‑water distribution in summer 2025
• Authorize a contribution agreement with The Saskatoon Tribal Council for facility costs
• Allow the capital project amount to increase if additional external funding is obtained

The council confirmed the agenda as presented. It approved a $125,000 capital project to respond to homelessness, allocating $90,000 for the drop‑in navigation centre, $35,000 for bottled‑water distribution, and authorizing a contribution agreement with the Saskatoon Tribal Council, with the amount to increase if external funding is received. The council also directed administration to report on the project’s performance after its completion.

• Confirmed agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved $125,000 capital project for Response to Homelessness, allocating $90,000 for facility costs and $35,000 for bottled water, authorizing contribution agreement with Saskatoon Tribal Council, and allowing increase with external funding (10 in favour)
• Directed administration to report on performance and outcomes of the 2025 drop‑in centre project after its conclusion (10 in favour)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a hearing on a commercial appeal. The appeal is identified as file 186-2025, roll number 475018390, for the property at 1636 Quebec Ave. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. No other agenda items are listed.

• Residential appeal hearings – none listed
• Commercial appeal hearing – File 186-2025, Roll No. 475018390, 1636 Quebec Ave

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 9, 2025, to consider appeals regarding residential and commercial properties. The session is scheduled to run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

• Residential Appeal Hearings: none scheduled
• Commercial Appeal Hearings: 3 properties scheduled
• Appeal 256-2025: 202 Piggott Cres
• Appeal 257-2025: 210 Piggott Cres
• Appeal 277-2025: 3715 Arthur Rose Ave

CIVIC NAMING COMMITTEE

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. The agenda lists a series of commercial appeal hearings for properties on 142 Pawlychenko Lane, each identified by an appeal file number and roll number. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the meeting is scheduled to consider each appeal.

• Appeal File 606‑2025 (Roll 535812802) – 137 142 Pawlychenko Lane
• Appeal File 607‑2025 (Roll 535812804) – 138 142 Pawlychenko Lane
• Appeal File 608‑2025 (Roll 535812806) – 135 142 Pawlychenko Lane
• Appeal File 609‑2025 (Roll 535812808) – 136 142 Pawlychenko Lane
• Appeal File 610‑2025 (Roll 535812810) – 133 142 Pawlychenko Lane

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC - SPECIAL MEETING

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation held a special meeting to finish the June 3 agenda. The committee received and recommended acceptance of reports on the referral list, snow and ice service levels, snow clearing on neighbourhood bikeways, and a proposal for a Broadway pedestrian pilot. No decisions were made; each item was presented for information only.

• Referral List – Standing Policy Committee on Transportation – June 2025
• Snow and Ice Service Level – Local Street Enhancement Options
• Options to Include Snow Clearing on Neighbourhood Bikeways
• Strong Towns YXE – Broadway Pedestrian Pilot Proposal
• Public comments submitted on the above items

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation approved its agenda and then unanimously voted to receive four items of information: the Transportation & Construction Division report (TS2025-0607), the Snow and Ice Service Level – Local Street Enhancement Options report (TS2025-0603), the Options to Include Snow Clearing on Neighbourhood Bikeways report (TS2025-0106), and the Strong Towns YXE Broadway Pedestrian Pilot proposal (TS2025-0610). No other actions were taken.

• Agenda approved as presented (4‑0, carried unanimously)
• Received Transportation & Construction Division report (TS2025-0607) (4‑0)
• Received Snow and Ice Service Level report (TS2025-0603) (4‑0)
• Received Snow Clearing on Neighbourhood Bikeways options (TS2025-0106) (4‑0)
• Received Strong Towns YXE Broadway Pedestrian Pilot information (TS2025-0610) (4‑0)

BOARD OF REVISION

The agenda for the Saskatoon Board of Revision meeting on June 4, 2025 contains no listed agenda items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with only procedural headings and no substantive content.

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will recommend to City Council that the municipal reserve removed from a portion of 1635 McKercher Drive be relocated to the City Centre and College Corridor Plan areas (Option 2‑C) and that about 0.56 hectares (1.40 acres) be designated as reserve there. It will also recommend pursuing downtown revitalization Option 4 in the short term and Option 4a for funding, with a detailed implementation plan and approval in principle of the Downtown Prioritized Project List. The committee will recommend amending Business Licence Bylaw 9746 to add reporting requirements for bear‑spray sales and request provincial regulation. Finally, it will recommend municipal support for wildlife rehabilitation licences for applicants Heather Harper and Alyssa Daku.

• Municipal Reserve Relocation Options – Portion of 1635 McKercher Drive: proceed with Option 2‑C and designate ~0.56 ha as reserve in City Centre/College Corridor.
• Realizing the City Centre & District Plan – Options for Downtown Revitalization: pursue Option 4 (short‑term) and Option 4a (funding), include implementation plan, approve Downtown Prioritized Project List in principle.
• Recording Requirements for the Sale of Bear Spray: amend Bylaw 9746 to require reporting on bear‑spray purchases and request provincial regulations.
• Municipal Support for Wildlife Rehabilitation License: grant support to Heather Harper and Alyssa Daku for licences to operate in Saskatoon.
• Adoption of minutes from the May 7, 2025 regular meeting of the Standing Policy Committee.

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services unanimously recommended that the city relocate the municipal reserve from 1635 McKercher Drive to the City Centre/College Corridor and designate 0.56 hectares (1.40 acres) as new reserve land. It also voted 5‑1 to pursue downtown revitalization Option 4 (short‑term) and Option 4a (funding consolidation), to include a detailed implementation plan in the 2026/2027 Multi‑Year Business Plan, and to approve the Downtown Prioritized Project List in principle. The committee unanimously endorsed amending Bylaw 9746 to require bear‑spray purchase reporting and to ask the provincial Ministry of Justice for province‑wide regulations. Finally, it unanimously supported municipal backing for wildlife‑rehabilitation licences for Heather Harper and Alyssa Daku.

• Recommend City Council proceed with Option 2‑C to relocate Municipal Reserve (unanimous)
• Recommend City Council designate 0.56 ha (1.40 acres) as Municipal Reserve in City Centre/College Corridor (unanimous)
• Recommend City Council pursue Downtown Revitalization Option 4 and Option 4a (5‑1)
• Recommend inclusion of detailed implementation and funding plan for Options 4a (2026) and 4 (2027) in Multi‑Year Business Plan (5‑1)
• Approve Downtown Prioritized Project List in principle (5‑1)
• Recommend amendment to Bylaw 9746 to add bear‑spray reporting requirements (unanimous)
• Recommend City Council write to Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice requesting province‑wide bear‑spray regulations (unanimous)
• Recommend municipal support for wildlife rehabilitation licences for Heather Harper and Alyssa Daku (unanimous)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will review audit requirements for Business Improvement Districts and consider approving a five-year tax abatement for a development at 1243 Eidem Road. The committee will also receive the 2024 Public Accounts and discuss policy amendments for future reserves.

• Increase Business Improvement District audit review option to $500,000
• Approve 5-year tax abatement for Hinge Designs Inc. at 1243 Eidem Road
• Receive 2024 Public Accounts report
• Review amendments to City Council Policy C03-003 on reserves
• Consider In Camera session for Audit Matter

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance unanimously adopted several recommendations, including raising the review‑engagement limit to $500,000, approving a five‑year tax abatement for Hinge Designs Inc., and amending the city’s reserves policy. It also accepted several information reports and instructed the administration to report back with more detail at the next meeting. Additional items were moved to an In‑Camera session.

• Recommend implementing option 2 to raise review engagement limit from $250,000 to $500,000 (unanimous)
• Recommend City Council approve five‑year tax abatement for Hinge Designs Inc. at 1243 Eidem Road (unanimous)
• Recommend amending City Council Policy C03‑003 “Reserves for Future Expenditures” as shown in Appendix 1 (unanimous)
• Accept items 6.3.1‑6.3.5 as information reports (unanimous)
• Direct administration to report back to the August SPC Finance with a detailed overview of options (unanimous)
• Move audit‑related item 12.1 to In‑Camera session (unanimous)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a denied development permit. The board will review Appeal 17-2025 concerning the property at 1748 Prince of Wales Avenue.

• Appeal 17-2025: Development Permit Denial for 1748 Prince of Wales Avenue

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation adopted the May 6 minutes and approved several reports, including the removal of the 23rd Street protected bike lane, a new limited residential parking zone in Grosvenor Park, and the Zero Emission Vehicle Roadmap. It recommended the updated transit fleet renewal plan and approved a transfer of $1,356,500 and $24,300,000 to a new Transit Fleet Renewal Strategy. Additional budget adjustments were approved for Highway 16 & 71st Street upgrades and the Aspen Ridge land‑development project.

• Remove 23rd Street protected bike lane demo project in summer 2025
• Create Grosvenor Park Limited Residential Parking Zone (bylaw amendment)
• Approve Fleet Zero Emission Vehicle Roadmap, subject to budget availability
• Transfer $1,356,500 and $24,300,000 to new Transit Fleet Renewal Strategy
• Allocate $870,657.26 to Highway 16 and 71st Street Intersection upgrades

The committee recommended to City Council that the updated transit fleet renewal plan be approved and that $1,356,500 and $24,300,000 be transferred to a new capital project, and the motion passed unanimously. It defeated the recommendation to remove the 23rd Street demonstration project, while other infrastructure and policy recommendations were approved unanimously or with majority support. All votes were cast by five councillors with one absent (Councillor Pearce).

• Approved updated transit fleet renewal plan and transferred $25,656,500 funding (5-0)
• Defeated recommendation to remove 23rd Street demonstration project (2-3)
• Approved recommendation for 19th Street engagement on AAA infrastructure (5-0)
• Approved recommendation for future AAA infrastructure work on 3rd Avenue (5-0)
• Approved recommendation to identify funding source for Option 3 demonstration project (3-2)
• Approved new Limited Residential Parking Zone and bylaw amendment (5-0)
• Approved Avenue B South, Avenue D South and 21st Street West Improvements Functional Plan (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Traffic Bylaw No. 7200 (5-0)

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services is reviewing two flood control projects and a proposal for a Corporate Environmental Leadership Program. The body is also considering the reallocation of over $12 million for water treatment capital strategies.

• Construction of a dry storm pond in Cahill Park to mitigate flooding near 21st Street West and Avenue W South
• Storm water mitigation project on 24th Street, 25th Street, and 4th Avenue
• Reallocation of $3,679,786.08 from Low Lift Pumping and $4,405,769.04 from Waterworks Capital Projects Reserve to the WTR Capital Development Expansion Plan
• Information report on the Saskatoon Opioid Poisoning Crisis including SFD overdose incident data
• Proposed Corporate Environmental Leadership Program for the 2026/2027 budget process

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services unanimously recommended that City Council approve the seventh Flood Control Strategy Project for a dry storm pond at Cahill Park and the eighth Flood Control Strategy Project for storm‑water mitigation on 24th Street, 25th Street and 4th Avenue. It also recommended that $3,679,786.08, $3,269,769.04, $1,136,000.00, $3,679,786.08 and $4,405,769.04 be reallocated from various capital projects to the Water Treatment Capital Development Expansion Plan, closing the original projects. The committee forwarded the Sustainability Department Work Portfolio (2026‑2035) and the Natural and Naturalized Areas Portfolios (2026‑27) to the Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee for information. Additionally, it resolved to remove item 3 from the committee’s referral list. All motions carried unanimously.

• Recommended approval of the seventh Flood Control Strategy Project – dry storm pond at Cahill Park (CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY)
• Recommended approval of the eighth Flood Control Strategy Project – storm‑water mitigation on 24th St, 25th St and 4th Ave (CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY)
• Recommended reallocation of $3,679,786.08 from Low Lift Pumping to Water Supply Replacement Reserve (CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY)
• Recommended reallocation of $3,269,769.04 from Sand Separator to Waterworks Capital Projects Reserve (CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY)
• Recommended reallocation of $1,136,000.00 from Clarifier Construction to Waterworks Capital Projects Reserve (CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY)
• Recommended reallocation of $3,679,786.08 and $4,405,769.04 to Capital Project P.10006.01 – WTR Capital Development Expansion Plan (CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY)
• Forwarded Sustainability Department Work Portfolio 2026‑2035 to Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee (CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY)
• Resolved to remove item 3 from the referral list (CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - SPECIAL

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will conduct hearings on a series of appeal files listed on the agenda. The appeals include properties on Millar Ave, Mitchelmore Ave, and other locations. No decisions will be made at this meeting; the Board will consider the appeals after hearing the evidence. The hearing is open to the public.

• Appeal 371-2025 – 3618 Millar Ave
• Appeal 372-2025 – 3626 Millar Ave
• Appeal 373-2025 – 3627 Mitchelmore Ave
• Appeal 374-2025 – 3619 Mitchelmore Ave
• Appeal 379-2025 – 105 Wakooma St

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a hearing on June 2, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda lists residential and commercial appeal hearings for several properties, each identified by an appeal file number and roll number. No decisions are recorded; the meeting is for hearing the appeals.

• Appeal 95-2025 – Roll 465122400 – 709 Circle Dr E (Residential)
• Appeal 96-2025 – Roll 485519430 – 1210 Central Ave (Commercial)
• Appeal 97-2025 – Roll 485520650 – 906A Central Ave (Commercial)
• Appeal 99-2025 – Roll 504835490 – 420 Ave M S (Residential)
• Appeal 101-2025 – Roll 504907090 – 301B 22nd St W (Commercial)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in the Council Chamber at City Hall. The agenda lists no residential appeals, but includes one commercial appeal for 479 1st Ave N.

• Public hearing scheduled for May 29, 2025
• Commercial appeal hearing for 479 1st Ave N
• No residential appeals scheduled

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is holding a public hearing to review property appeals. The meeting will focus on two commercial appeal files.

• Commercial Appeal 93-2025: 219 21st St E
• Commercial Appeal 94-2025: 640 Broadway Ave

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission will recommend that City Council approve several land‑use and zoning changes at the upcoming public hearing. Items include a rezoning of 831 5th Avenue North from Low Density Residential (R2) to Medium Density Residential (RM3) under a zoning agreement, an amendment to the zoning agreement for 105 Avenue F South, and broader downtown zoning bylaw amendments to the B6, MX2 and M4 districts. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the April 29, 2025 commission meeting.

• Proposed Official Community Plan land‑use map amendment and rezoning of 831 5th Avenue North (R2 → RM3, Low to Medium Density Residential)
• Proposed amendment to the zoning agreement for 105 Avenue F South
• Proposed zoning bylaw amendments for downtown review affecting B6, MX2 and M4 districts
• Proposed housekeeping amendments to Zoning Bylaw 2024, including sign regulation changes
• Adoption of minutes from the Regular Meeting held on April 29, 2025

The Municipal Planning Commission approved the amended agenda and adopted the April 29 minutes. It voted to forward recommendations to City Council for approval of a land‑use map amendment and rezoning at 831 5th Avenue North, a zoning‑agreement amendment at 105 Avenue F South, downtown zoning changes for B6, MX2 and M4 districts, and housekeeping updates to the 2024 Zoning Bylaw. All motions were carried.

• Agenda amendment approved (carried)
• April 29 minutes adopted (carried)
• Recommend City Council approve land‑use map amendment and rezoning of 831 5th Ave N (carried)
• Recommend City Council approve zoning‑agreement amendment for 105 Ave F South (carried)
• Recommend City Council approve downtown zoning amendments for B6, MX2, M4 districts (carried)
• Recommend City Council approve housekeeping amendments to Zoning Bylaw 2024 (carried)
• Chair’s report received (carried)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will conduct a hearing on a commercial appeal for the property at 1130 Ave Q S. No residential appeals are scheduled for this meeting. The hearing will take place on May 27, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall.

• Commercial appeal hearing – Appeal File 153-2025, Roll No. 524703750, 1130 Ave Q S
• Residential appeal hearings – none scheduled

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision hearing on May 26, 2025 will consider a residential appeal listed as Appeal File 58‑2025, Roll No. 515616620 for the property at 826 McKercher Dr. No commercial appeals are scheduled. The hearing is open to the public and any documents accepted will be posted after the decision, unless subject to a confidentiality order.

• Residential Appeal Hearing – Appeal File 58‑2025, Roll No. 515616620, 826 McKercher Dr.
• No commercial appeal hearings scheduled.

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hold a public hearing on May 22, 2025. Appeals include a residential appeal for 250 Willis Crescent (Roll No. 92-2025) and unspecified commercial appeals. The meeting follows a standard agenda of call to order, schedule of hearings, and conclusion.

• Residential Appeal Hearing – 250 Willis Crescent (Roll No. 92-2025)
• Commercial Appeal Hearings (details not listed)
• Schedule of Hearings
• Call to Order
• Conclusion – no items selected

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board meeting agenda for May 21, 2025 contains no listed items. The document consists only of placeholders and procedural headings. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are specified.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

The council’s public hearing agenda includes a recommendation to deny the discretionary use application for a day‑care centre at 1615 1st Avenue North, which would serve up to 34 persons and 5 staff. The meeting will also review a proposed amendment to the zoning agreement for 1236 20th Street West under Bylaw 10078. Additional items are the adoption of minutes from the April 23, 2025 public hearing, receipt of public acknowledgements, and acceptance of April 2025 proclamations and flag‑raising requests.

• Discretionary Use Application – Day Care Centre – 1615 1st Ave N – recommendation to deny
• Proposed Amendment to Zoning Agreement – 1236 20th St W – Bylaw 10078 – recommendation to consider
• Adoption of minutes from the April 23, 2025 public hearing
• Public acknowledgements
• Proclamations and flag‑raising requests for April 2025 – recommendation to receive

The council passed Bylaw No. 10078, amending zoning for 1236 20th Street West, after three readings. It also approved the Discretionary Use Application for Happy Faces Early Learning Centre to operate a daycare at 1615 1st Avenue North, subject to conditions. Both actions were adopted unanimously.

• Agenda approved as amended (10 to 0)
• Minutes of April 23 meeting adopted (10 to 0)
• Motion to deny Happy Faces daycare application defeated (0 to 10)
• Happy Faces daycare application approved with conditions (10 to 0)
• Bylaw No. 10078 first reading approved (11 to 0)
• Bylaw No. 10078 second reading approved (11 to 0)
• Bylaw No. 10078 third reading and passage approved (11 to 0)
• Public notice information received (11 to 0)

CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION

The agenda consists of a single in-camera item for strategic planning under Section 94(4) of The Cities Act. No further details or specific discussion topics are provided in the document.

• In-camera strategic planning session per Section 94(4) of The Cities Act

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

City Council decided to pursue a city-provided service for a city-wide multi-unit organics program. The body also approved capital funding reallocations for Saskatoon Light & Power and updates to the Home Energy Loan Program.

• Approval of Option 1 for a city-wide multi-unit organics program
• Transfer of $1,000,000 from Feeder Upgrade/Replacement Construction to Network Civil Infrastructure
• Increase in Home Energy Loan Program (HELP 2.0) administrative fees from $500 to $750
• Amendment of Bylaw No. 9762, The Home Energy Loan Program Bylaw, 2021
• Discussion on Broadway Bridge closure and traffic impacts

Council adopted the consent agenda unanimously (11‑to‑0) and approved a city‑wide multi‑unit organics service. It reallocated $1,000,000 between two capital projects and approved changes to the Home Energy Loan Program, including a fee increase and a bylaw amendment. The council conditionally approved the Water Treatment Long‑Term Capital Strategy funding plan and authorized a $775,000 design cost for Archibald Arena rehabilitation. Finally, it approved permitting privately owned electric kick‑scooters on the public right‑of‑way under Traffic Bylaw 7200.

• Adopted consent agenda (11‑to‑0)
• Approved city‑wide multi‑unit organics program (unanimous)
• Reallocated $1,000,000 between capital projects (unanimous)
• Amended HELP program: increased fees to $750 and directed bylaw amendment (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Water Treatment Long‑Term Capital Strategy funding plan (unanimous)
• Authorized $775,000 design cost for Archibald Arena rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved permitting of privately owned e‑scooters under Bylaw 7200 (unanimous)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hear appeals regarding a development permit denial at 201 8th Street West and an order to remedy a contravention at 79 Tucker Crescent. The meeting is open to the public and will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

• Hearing of Appeal 15-2025 regarding a Development Permit Denial at 201 8th Street West
• Hearing of Appeal 16-2025 regarding an Order to Remedy Contravention at 79 Tucker Crescent
• Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in Committee Room E, City Hall
• Public hearing open to residents
• Meeting adjournment scheduled

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its April 15, 2025 meeting and receive a statement of expenditures for the committee. It will consider the 2025 work plan and related referrals to the Standing Policy Committee, including discussion of the Heritage Plan and Policy. The meeting also includes verbal updates from the chair, resource members, and subcommittees such as the Doors Open Event.

• Adopt minutes of the April 15, 2025 meeting (MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE_Apr15_2025).
• Review the 2025 MHAC Workplan – Detailed Task Listing.
• Discuss the Heritage Plan and Policy (referenced CK. 710-0).
• Receive the MHAC budget statement of expenditures (MHAC Budget (1).pdf).
• Verbal update on the Doors Open Event (Doors Open Event - Poster 2025).

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee confirmed its agenda, adopted the minutes from the April 15 meeting, received a statement of expenditures, and approved a $2,000 allocation for the 2025 Doors Open event. All motions were carried. No other substantive updates were reported.

• Agenda confirmed (motion carried)
• April 15 minutes adopted (motion carried)
• Statement of expenditures received (motion carried)
• Approved $2,000 sponsorship for 2025 Doors Open event (motion carried)

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee will appoint a Vice‑Chair for the remainder of 2025, adopt the minutes from the April 25, 2025 meeting, and receive the 2023‑2024 Integrated Waste Management Report with the 2026‑2027 Work Plan for the Solid Waste Reduction and Diversion Plan. It will also receive the 2025 Statement of Expenditures and hear verbal updates on water conservation, Indigenous land‑use foundations, and Indigenous cultural spaces projects.

• Appointment of a Vice‑Chair for the remainder of 2025
• Adoption of minutes from the April 25, 2025 SEAC meeting
• Receipt of the 2023‑2024 Integrated Waste Management Report and 2026‑2027 Work Plan (EUCS2023‑0604)
• Receipt of the 2025 Statement of Expenditures (CK 1704‑5)
• Verbal updates on the Water Conservation Program, Indigenous Land Use Foundations Project, and Indigenous Cultural Spaces Project

The committee appointed Manvi Ghai as Vice‑Chair for the remainder of 2025. The agenda and the minutes from the April 25 meeting were approved. The 2023‑2024 Integrated Waste Management Report and 2026‑2027 Work Plan were received as information. The committee agreed to submit a letter of support to City Council on the Energy Regulation Options for Building Standards report.

• Appointed Manvi Ghai as Vice‑Chair (Carried)
• Confirmed the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Approved the April 25, 2025 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received the Integrated Waste Management Report and Work Plan for information (Carried)
• Accepted verbal updates (Items 9.1‑9.3) as information (Carried)
• Approved submission of a letter of support to City Council on Energy Regulation Options for Building Standards (Carried)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners will meet to receive statistical reports from the Chief of Police. The board is reviewing annual data regarding police use of force and incidents where individuals evaded police in 2024.

• 2024 Use of Force Annual Report
• 2024 Evade Police Incidents report
• Adoption of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board voted to forward the Saskatoon Police Executive Officers' Association collective bargaining request to administration for further handling. The Board also kept the related discussion and information In Camera under its governance policy. Earlier items such as agenda confirmation, adoption of prior minutes, and receipt of several reports were approved unanimously.

• Agenda confirmed (unanimous 7)
• April 17 minutes adopted (unanimous 7)
• Chair's report received (unanimous 7)
• Chief's report received (unanimous 7)
• 2024 Evade Police Incidents info received (unanimous 7)
• 2024 Use of Force report received (unanimous 7)
• Saskatoon Police Service to add per‑capita reporting (unanimous 7)
• Collective bargaining request forwarded to administration; discussion kept In Camera (unanimous 7)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is meeting to conduct scheduled hearings. The board will hear one residential appeal regarding a specific property address.

• Residential Appeal File 49-2025 for 1017 Temperance St

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision will hear appeals regarding four properties on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Council Chamber in City Hall. No residential appeals are scheduled, but four commercial appeals are listed for properties on Thatcher Ave, 52nd St E, and Melville St.

• Hearings scheduled for 3930 Thatcher Ave, 525 52nd St E, 128 Jessop Ave, and 810/811 Melville St
• Board of Revision meeting on May 14, 2025
• No residential appeals scheduled for this session
• Meeting held in Council Chamber, City Hall
• Public hearing open to attendees

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee will adopt the April 9, 2025 minutes and receive several informational reports on the strategic plan, service savings, and asset management. It will approve option 3 to implement a Priority Based Budgeting tool for the 2027 budget cycle and direct the administration to drop the Climate Budget GHG additions requirement starting in 2026‑2027. The committee will also receive a Board of Revision appointment terms request and a membership request from the Opimihaw Creek Watershed Association.

• Approve option 3 – implementation of a Priority Based Budgeting tool for the 2027 budget cycle
• Direct administration to remove the Climate Budget requirement for GHG additions beginning 2026‑2027
• Adopt post‑meeting minutes from the Governance and Priorities Committee meeting dated April 9, 2025
• Receive informational reports: 2022‑2025 Strategic Plan 2024 progress, 2024 Service, Savings and Sustainability report, and Corporate Asset Management Reporting Framework
• Receive Board of Revision appointment terms request and Opimihaw Creek Watershed Association membership request

The Governance and Priorities Committee approved option 3 to implement a Priority Based Budgeting tool for the 2027 budget cycle and directed the administration to remove the Climate Budget GHG Additions requirement starting in 2026‑2027. The mayor asked the administration to report back with options for GHG‑emissions transparency as the city moves to priority‑based budgeting. Several items were received as information, and the committee referred other matters to administration for further reporting.

• Approved option 3 – Priority Based Budgeting tool for 2027 (9 in favour, 2 absent)
• Directed removal of Climate Budget GHG Additions requirement for 2026‑2027 (9 in favour, 2 absent)
• Mayor Block motion: Administration to report options for GHG‑emissions transparency (9 in favour, 2 absent)
• Received Items 6.3.1‑6.3.3 as information (9 in favour, 2 absent)
• Received Board of Revision appointment terms information (9 in favour, 2 absent)
• Referred Opimihaw Creek Watershed Association membership matter to Administration (9 in favour, 2 absent)
• Received Sherry Tarasoff format of administrative reports information (9 in favour, 2 absent)
• Recommended appointments to be reported at May 21 regular meeting (8 in favour, 3 absent)

BOARD OF REVISION

The Board of Revision is holding public hearings to review property assessment appeals. The board will hear one residential case and one commercial case.

• Residential Appeal 21-2025: 10 Confederation Pl
• Commercial Appeal 19-2025: 109 419 Willowgrove Sq

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive a verbal update from city administration regarding the snow removal program. The committee will also review its 2025 work plan and current budget expenditures.

• Verbal update on the snow removal program [ADV2025-0304]
• 2025 work plan focusing on Deafblind Services, Transit, and Civic Accessibility
• Review of April 2025 Statement of Expenditures
• Updates from Education and Awareness and Deafblind subcommittees

The committee confirmed its agenda and adopted the minutes from the February 14, 2025 meeting. It accepted a verbal update on the snow removal program, noting statistics and accessibility issues. The Educational and Awareness Subcommittee was tasked to meet on construction site accessibility and submit a letter before the June 13 meeting. The budget statement of expenditures was received for information.

• Agenda confirmed (carried)
• Minutes of Feb 14, 2025 adopted (carried)
• Snow removal program information received (carried)
• Educational and Awareness Subcommittee to meet on construction site accessibility and provide a submission (carried)
• Budget statement of expenditures received (carried)

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will meet on May 8, 2025 to review several items. Members will consider a sponsorship request from the Saskatoon Open Door Society for the “Welcome to (My Country)” event scheduled for July and August 2025. The committee will also receive a 2025 Statement of Expenditures, a draft policy update to replace the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Policy, and a review of its membership composition. Additional reports include updates from subcommittees and a presentation on the committee’s role.

• Sponsorship request from Saskatoon Open Door Society for “Welcome to (My Country)” event (July‑August 2025) – recommendation to provide direction
• 2025 Statement of Expenditures presented for information – recommendation to receive
• Draft objectives for replacing the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Policy – recommendation to provide direction
• Review of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee membership composition – recommendation to receive
• Sponsorship Subcommittee revised terms of reference, matrix and forms (deferred) – provided for information

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee approved the sponsorship request from the Saskatoon Open Door Society for its "Welcome to (My Country)" event in July‑August 2025. It also approved revised sponsorship terms of reference, matrix and forms, and recommended approval of the proposed policy goal and statement for the updated Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Policy. No changes were made to the 2025 budget, and the membership composition review was deferred to the next meeting.

• Agenda confirmation carried (moved by J. Hendren)
• Adoption of April 10 minutes carried (moved by H. Gamelin)
• Sponsorship request for Saskatoon Open Door Society approved (moved by J. Hendren)
• Revised sponsorship terms of reference, matrix and forms approved (moved by A. Abukar)
• Recommendation to approve policy goal and statement for Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Policy carried (moved by J. Brayshaw)
• Budget information received, no changes made (moved by A. Akram)
• Membership composition review deferred to June 12 meeting (moved by H. Gamelin)
• Verbal updates and subcommittee reports noted, some deferred to June 12 meeting

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will consider several funding recommendations. It will vote on tax abatements totaling $1,076,040.34 for eligible recreation, sport, community groups and cultural programs. It will also review a capital project increase of $848,000 for new score clock equipment at the Shaw Centre, $589,000 in cash grants for community groups, and an amended incentive approach for the Housing Accelerator Fund.

• Approve tax abatements of $1,076,040.34 for recreation, sport, community and cultural programs
• Increase Capital Project P.00706 by $848,000 to replace Shaw Centre score clock and timing equipment
• Approve cash grants of $589,000 to community groups under the Social Services category
• Recommend adoption of the amended Housing Accelerator Fund incentive approach
• Discuss Energy Regulation Options for Building Standards (PDCS2024-1201)

The Standing Policy Committee made a series of unanimous recommendations to City Council, covering building‑standards regulation, fire‑department bylaws, a study of property‑tax tools for vacant homes, and new housing‑accelerator incentives. It approved recreation and community tax abatements totaling $1,076,040.34 and cash grants of $589,000 to community groups. The committee also endorsed an $848,000 increase to a Shaw Centre capital project and a five‑year tax abatement for the 115 Adolph Crescent development, among other bylaw updates and a basketball‑court upgrade.

• Recommended Energy Regulation Option 1 (Tier 2) to City Council – approved (6‑0)
• Recommended continuation of enhanced enforcement and amendments to Bylaw 8175 – approved (6‑0)
• Directed administration to study property‑tax subclass for vacant residential properties – approved (6‑0)
• Recommended amended Housing Accelerator Fund incentives – approved (6‑0)
• Approved recreation and community tax abatements totaling $1,076,040.34 – approved (6‑0)
• Approved cash grants of $589,000 to community groups – approved (6‑0)
• Approved $848,000 increase to Capital Project P.00706 for Shaw Centre equipment – approved (5‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved five‑year tax abatement for 115 Adolph Crescent development – approved (5‑0, 1 absent)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will recommend to City Council the creation of a capital project for an integrated Governance, Risk and Compliance Solution costing $120,000, to be funded from the Internal Audit Program Reserve. It will also consider approving the Terms of Reference for a Risk Management Program Audit and adopting changes to civic hospitality and reserve policies. Additionally, the committee will authorize the sale of two Aspen Ridge lots and the direct sale of 351 Melville Street for $243,000.

• Budget Adjustment Request – Governance, Risk and Compliance Solution: $120,000 capital project funded from Internal Audit Program Reserve
• Approval of Terms of Reference for the Risk Management Program Audit
• Repeal of Council Policy C01-005 (Civic Hospitality to Conventions) and replacement with Business Events policy; amendment to Policy C03-003 (Reserves for Future Expenditures)
• Authorization to sell Aspen Ridge pre‑designated Lots 38 and 39, Block 738 for Type II Residential Care Homes, Child Care Centres or Pre‑Schools via open market and over‑the‑counter sale
• Authorization to sell 351 Melville Street (Lot 11A, Block 536) for $243,000 to 622232 Saskatchewan Ltd.

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance unanimously recommended a $120,000 capital project for a Governance, Risk and Compliance solution. It approved the Terms of Reference for the Risk Management Program Audit and directed the repeal and renaming of the Civic Hospitality policy while amending the reserves policy. The Committee also authorized the sale of Aspen Ridge lots 38 and 39 for Type II residential care, child‑care or pre‑school use, and the sale of 351 Melville Street for $243,000. Finally, it asked administration to report on the financial implications of SREDA’s funding request.

• Recommended $120,000 Governance, Risk and Compliance capital project (unanimous)
• Approved Terms of Reference for Risk Management Program Audit (unanimous)
• Repealed Civic Hospitality to Conventions policy, renamed to Business Events and directed reserves policy amendment (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of Aspen Ridge Lots 38 & 39 (Block 738) for residential care/child‑care/pre‑school use (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of 351 Melville Street (~0.36 ha) for $243,000 to 622232 Saskatchewan Ltd (unanimous)
• Directed administration to report on SREDA funding implications (unanimous)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The agenda for the Saskatoon Development Appeals Board meeting on May 6, 2025 contains no listed items or descriptions. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are recorded in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda content.

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation will consider several approval reports, including a recommendation to allow privately owned electric kick‑scooters on the public right‑of‑way under Bylaw 7200. It will also recommend increasing the snow‑clearing service level for Priority 2 streets and a review of the priority street network for the 2028/2029 budget. Additional items include a speed‑limit reduction on Munroe Avenue North and approval of the College Drive Bus Rapid Transit (Link) concept plan. The committee will discuss the CUTRIC Zero‑Emission Bus implementation plan and related federal exemption requests.

• Approve Option 2 to permit privately owned electric kick‑scooters on public right‑of‑way and amend Bylaw 7200 – item 6.1.1
• Increase service‑level timeline for snow clearing on Priority 2 streets – item 6.1.2
• Reduce speed limit on Munroe Avenue North between College Drive and 14th St East from 50 km/h to 30 km/h – item 6.2.2
• Approve the College Drive Bus Rapid Transit (Link) concept plan between Clarence Avenue and Preston Avenue – item 6.2.3
• Consider the CUTRIC Full‑Fleet Zero‑Emission Bus Implementation Plan and request exemptions from federal zero‑emission requirements – item 6.2.1

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation unanimously recommended several actions to City Council, including permitting privately owned e‑scooters on public right‑of‑way, reducing the speed limit on Munroe Avenue North, and approving the College Drive Bus Rapid Transit concept. It also approved an increase in the service‑level timeline for snow clearing on Priority 2 streets by a 5‑1 vote and adopted multiple recommendations related to the CUTRIC zero‑emission bus implementation plan. Information reports on the BRT project, the 2024 transit annual report, and a temporary reserved parking program were received for the record.

• Recommended permit privately owned e‑scooters on public right‑of‑way and amend Bylaw 7200 (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved increase service‑level timeline for snow clearing on Priority 2 streets (5‑1)
• Recommended CUTRIC zero‑emission bus implementation plan actions to City Council (unanimous 6‑0)
• Recommended reduce speed limit on Munroe Ave N between College Drive and 14th St E to 30 km/h (unanimous 6‑0)
• Recommended approve College Drive BRT (Link) concept plan (unanimous 6‑0)
• Received Bus Rapid Transit (Link) project update and Saskatoon Transit 2024 annual report as information (unanimous 6‑0)
• Forwarded Temporary Reserved Parking Program policy considerations to City Council for information (unanimous 6‑0)

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services approved Bylaw No. 8244 extensions for four outdoor special events, including the Swinging on the Saskatchewan concert, Hockey Heroes Party, Festival Fransaskois, and Hudson’s Annual Block Party. The committee also recommended the city pursue a city‑provided multi‑unit organics service (Option 1) and reallocate $1,000,000 from a feeder upgrade project to the Electrical Distribution Replacement Reserve and $1,000,000 from that reserve to a network civil infrastructure project. Additional recommendations included raising the HELP program administrative fee from $500 to $750 and adjusting the Archibald Arena Rehabilitation design cost budget by $775,000.

• Noise Bylaw extension approvals for four 2025 special events
• Recommendation to adopt Option 1 – city‑provided service for a city‑wide multi‑unit organics program
• $1,000,000 reallocation from Capital Project P.01305.01 to the Electrical Distribution Replacement Reserve and $1,000,000 allocation to Capital Project P.01296.01
• HELP program fee increase from $500 to $750 and amendment of Bylaw No. 9762
• Archibald Arena Rehabilitation budget adjustment for $775,000 design costs

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services unanimously approved extensions to Noise Bylaw No. 8244 for four outdoor special events in 2025. It also unanimously recommended the city pursue a city‑provided multi‑unit organics program, reallocate $1 million between capital projects, amend the Home Energy Loan Program Bylaw and raise its administrative fee, adjust the Archibald Arena rehabilitation budget, and conditionally approve the Water Treatment Long‑Term Capital Strategy funding plan.

• Approved Noise Bylaw extension requests for four special events (6‑0)
• Recommended City‑provided service for a city‑wide multi‑unit organics program (6‑0)
• Recommended $1,000,000 transfer from Feeder Upgrade project to Electrical Distribution Reserve and $1,000,000 transfer to Network Civil Infrastructure project (6‑0)
• Recommended amendment to Home Energy Loan Program Bylaw and increase admin fee from $500 to $750 (6‑0)
• Recommended inclusion of environmental program service level changes in 2026/27 budget process (6‑0)
• Recommended $775,000 design cost adjustment for Archibald Arena rehabilitation from CBCM reserve (6‑0)
• Conditionally approved detailed funding plan for Water Treatment Long‑Term Capital Strategy, pending debt limit increase (6‑0)

SPECIAL EVENT - URBAN RESERVE SIGNING CEREMONY

The provided agenda is for a special event regarding an Urban Reserve Signing Ceremony. The document contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific discussion items or decisions.

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission will adopt the minutes from the March 25 meeting and confirm the agenda. It will receive a recommendation to deny a discretionary use application for a day‑care centre at 1615 1st Avenue North. It will also consider a recommendation to approve an amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 9990 for 1236 20th Street West. Finally, the commission will vote on using its $7,000 education budget for staff attendance at 2025 planning conferences.

• Discretionary Use Application – Day Care Centre – 1615 1st Avenue North (recommendation to deny)
• Proposed Amendment to Zoning Agreement – 1236 20th Street West (recommendation to approve amendment to Bylaw No. 9990)
• Adoption of post‑meeting minutes from March 25, 2025
• Approval of conference attendance budget of $7,000 for planning conferences
• Confirmation of agenda

The Municipal Planning Commission approved the discretionary use application for Happy Faces Early Learning Centre to operate a day‑care at 1615 1st Avenue North. It also supported the proposed amendment to the zoning agreement for 1236 20th Street West. Members were approved to attend 2025 planning conferences with city funds. All motions were carried.

• Approved day‑care discretionary use at 1615 1st Ave N (CARRIED)
• Supported amendment to Zoning Bylaw for 1236 20th St W (CARRIED)
• Adopted agenda amendments adding items 7.1 and 7.2 (CARRIED)
• Adopted minutes of the March 25, 2025 meeting (CARRIED)
• Submitted Community Services Division report to City Council for zoning amendment consideration (CARRIED)
• Received Chair’s verbal report (CARRIED)
• Approved five members to attend 2025 planning conferences with partial or full payment (CARRIED)
• Approved agenda and motions without recorded vote tallies (CARRIED)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hold a public hearing to review appeals regarding denied development permits. The board will consider the specific cases for two different properties.

• Appeal 12-2025: Development Permit Denial for 1205 Spadina Crescent East
• Appeal 13-2025: Development Permit Denial for 303 Evergreen Boulevard

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on planting initiatives from the Meewasin Valley Authority. The body will also review its 2025 work plan and current statement of expenditures.

• Meewasin Valley Authority presentation on Planting Initiatives
• Review of 2025 SEAC Work Plan
• 2025 Statement of Expenditures
• Verbal update on Climate Adaption Workshop
• Verbal update on Energy Code Update

The Environmental Advisory Committee confirmed its agenda and adopted the March 21 minutes. It formally received a Meewasin Valley Authority presentation on native‑plant initiatives. The committee also received the 2025 work plan and the statement of expenditures for 2025. Additional verbal updates were noted, including a Vice‑Chair resignation and a provincial rollback of the residential energy code.

• Agenda confirmed (carried)
• March 21 minutes adopted (carried)
• Meewasin Valley Authority planting presentation received (carried)
• 2025 work plan received (carried)
• 2025 budget statement of expenditures received (carried)
• Chair's verbal update received (carried)
• Committee member updates received (carried)
• Subcommittee updates received (carried)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

The City Council will consider and adopt a consent agenda that includes several committee recommendations. It will approve a $300,000 budget adjustment for Capital Project P.01243 Lift Station Upgrades funded from the Wastewater Treatment Capital Reserve. The council will also approve a $106,250 bonus payment to SREDA and adopt a servicing agreement with SaskEnergy for a regulator station in the Silverspring neighbourhood. Additional items include the 2025 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee work plan and a review of the Municipal Tax Policy non‑residential to residential property tax ratio update.

• Approve $300,000 budget adjustment for Capital Project P.01243 Lift Station Upgrades (Wastewater Treatment Capital Reserve)
• Approve $106,250 bonus payment to SREDA and adopt its 2025 KPIs
• Approve servicing agreement with SaskEnergy for regulator station site in Silverspring neighbourhood (Parcel A, Section 12, Township 37, Range 5, West of the 3rd Meridian)
• Adopt 2025 work plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
• Review Municipal Tax Policy – Non‑Residential to Residential Property Tax Ratio Update (Item 8.5.2)

The council unanimously approved a $300,000 budget adjustment for lift‑station upgrades, a servicing agreement with SaskEnergy for a regulator station in Silverspring, and a $106,250 bonus for SREDA. It also approved regional tax abatements, appointed a proxy for the Art Gallery of Saskatchewan AGM, and adopted the 2025 civic‑survey reporting option and recycling participation intents.

• Approved $300,000 budget adjustment for Capital Project P.01243 Lift Station Upgrades (10‑0)
• Approved Servicing Agreement with SaskEnergy for regulator station in Silverspring (10‑0)
• Approved $106,250 bonus payment to SREDA and its 2025 KPIs (10‑0)
• Approved regional economic development tax abatements (10‑0)
• Appointed Mayor (or designated councillors) as proxy for Art Gallery of Saskatchewan AGM (10‑0)
• Approved Option 1 – Enhance Demographic Reporting for 2025 Civic Services Survey (10‑0)
• Adopted intent to participate in SK Recycles Option 3 for curbside recycling starting Jan 1 2028 (10‑0)
• Adopted intent to remain in status‑quo while exploring interim recycling agreement (10‑0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

The City Council public hearing will adopt the minutes from the March 26 meeting and consider several land‑use and zoning proposals. Items include a discretionary use application for a day‑care centre at 440 Evergreen Boulevard, an Official Community Plan map amendment and rezoning for 1902 Broadway Avenue, and amendments to the City Centre and District Plan. The council will also receive proclamations and flag‑raising requests.

• Discretionary Use Application – Day Care Centre – 440 Evergreen Blvd (MPC2025-0301)
• Proposed Official Community Plan Land Use Map Amendment – 1902 Broadway Ave (Bylaw No. 10067)
• Proposed Rezoning – 1902 Broadway Ave (Bylaw No. 10068)
• Official Community Plan Amendments – City Centre & District Plan (Bylaw No. 10069)
• Zoning Bylaw Amendments – City Centre & District Plan (Bylaw No. 10070)

The council unanimously approved the agenda and adopted the March 26 minutes. It approved a discretionary use application to operate a 20‑person day‑care at 440 Evergreen Boulevard, subject to permit conditions. Bylaw No. 10067, amending the Official Community Plan for 1902 Broadway, was read three times and passed. Bylaw No. 10068 (rezoning) and Bylaw No. 10069 (Community Plan amendment) each received their first reading.

• Agenda amendment approved (10‑0)
• March 26 minutes adopted (10‑0)
• Discretionary use for day‑care at 440 Evergreen Blvd approved with conditions (10‑0)
• Bylaw No. 10067 (Official Community Plan amendment) passed after three readings (10‑0)
• Bylaw No. 10068 (rezoning of 1902 Broadway) received first reading (10‑0)
• Bylaw No. 10068 read second and third times, then passed (10‑0)
• Bylaw No. 10069 (Community Plan amendment) received first reading (10‑0)
• Bylaw No. 10069 read second and third times, then passed (10‑0)

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Board will adopt the minutes from the March 20, 2025 public meeting. It will receive the 2024 Vulnerable Persons Unit annual report and the 2024 Contact Interview Policy audit report, as well as a letter concerning a shopping cart theft. The Board will decide which members will attend the Canadian Association of Police Governance 36th Annual Conference in Victoria, BC, August 14‑16, 2025, and will consider moving the session In Camera for exempt matters.

• Adopt minutes of the public meeting held on March 20, 2025
• Receive 2024 Vulnerable Persons Unit annual report
• Receive 2024 Contact Interview Policy and audit annual report
• Decide attendance for the CAPG 36th Annual Conference (Aug 14‑16, 2025, Victoria, BC)
• Motion to move In Camera to consider matters exempt from public view

The Board unanimously authorized commission members to attend the CAPG 36th Annual Conference in Victoria, BC, from August 14‑16, 2025, with expenses paid by the Board. It also moved to hold an In Camera session under the Board’s Governance Policy and voted to keep the discussion and information from that session confidential. Several routine items, such as agenda confirmation, adoption of prior minutes, and receipt of reports, were also approved unanimously.

• Authorized members to attend CAPG conference (7-0)
• Moved to hold In Camera session (7-0)
• Kept In Camera discussion confidential (7-0)
• Confirmed agenda as presented (6-0)
• Adopted March 20, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Received Chair's report (6-0)
• Received Chief's report (6-0)
• Received Tarasoff communication (6-0)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board agenda for April 15, 2025 contains no listed items or descriptions. The document shows only headings and placeholders without substantive proposals, decisions, or discussions. Consequently, no specific actions or topics are scheduled for consideration at this meeting.

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to review its 2025 work plan and discuss the Heritage Plan and Policy. The session includes updates on heritage events, policy revisions, and education initiatives.

• Direction on the 2025 MHAC Workplan - Detailed Task Listing
• Discussion on the Heritage Plan and Policy regarding the Official Community Plan
• Verbal update from City Archivist J. O'Brien on Jane’s Walk in Saskatoon
• Review of the Statement of Expenditures budget
• Updates from the Policy and Planning Subcommittee on the Heritage Property Act and Policy C10-020

The committee approved an agenda amendment adding the Heritage Saskatchewan 2025 Awards call for submissions. It adopted the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. The chair, city archivist, development review manager and three subcommittees provided updates that were formally received. The budget statement of expenditures and the Heritage Awards call for submissions were also received as information.

• Agenda amendment to add Heritage Saskatchewan 2025 Awards call for submissions – approved (carried)
• Adoption of minutes from March 18, 2025 meeting – approved (carried)
• Reception of chair’s verbal update and new member welcome – approved (carried)
• Reception of City Archivist Jeff O'Brien’s updates on Jane’s Walk and Doors Open Event – approved (carried)
• Reception of Development Review Manager D. Dawson’s update introducing new Heritage and Design Coordinator – approved (carried)
• Reception of subcommittee updates (Events, Policy and Planning, Education and Awareness) – approved (carried)
• Reception of budget statement of expenditures – approved (carried)
• Reception of Heritage Saskatchewan 2025 Awards call for submissions information – approved (carried)

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 11, 2025 has an agenda that contains no listed items. The agenda consists only of placeholders and procedural sections without specific discussions, decisions, or proposals.

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Public Art Advisory Committee held a meeting on April 11, 2025, to review agenda items and committee operations. The agenda text provided is procedural and does not contain details on specific projects, decisions, or discussions.

• Meeting held on April 11, 2025
• Public Art Advisory Committee meeting
• Procedural agenda text provided
• No specific project details listed
• No decisions recorded in source

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting to provide direction on several sponsorship requests for cultural and community events. The committee will also receive reports from its subcommittees and a statement of expenditures for 2025.

• Sponsorship request from Thiruvalluvar Tamil Language School for 'Introduce and Celebrate Tamil's Traditional Event' (July 2025)
• Sponsorship request from Saskatoon Refugee Coalition for World Refugee Day 2025 (June 19, 2025)
• Sponsorship request from Conseil culturel fransaskois for Festival Fransaskois (June 6-7, 2025)
• Sponsorship request from Saskatoon Japanese Association for Japanese Children's Day (May 2, 2025)
• Review of the 2025 Statement of Expenditures

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee approved $2,000 sponsorships for the Thiruvalluvar Tamil Language School, the Saskatoon Refugee Coalition, and the Saskatoon Japanese Association. It denied the sponsorship request from the Conseil culturel fransaskois for Festival Fransaskois. The Annual Planning and Retreat Subcommittee was renamed the Development and Planning Subcommittee, and several agenda and budget items were deferred due to loss of quorum.

• Approved $2,000 sponsorship to Thiruvalluvar Tamil Language School – CARRIED
• Approved $2,000 sponsorship to Saskatoon Refugee Coalition – CARRIED
• Approved $2,000 sponsorship to Saskatoon Japanese Association – CARRIED
• Denied sponsorship application for Festival Fransaskois – CARRIED
• Renamed Annual Planning and Retreat Subcommittee to "Development and Planning Subcommittee" – CARRIED
• Adopted minutes from March 13, 2025 meeting – CARRIED
• Confirmed agenda amendments – CARRIED
• Deferred work plan and budget items due to loss of quorum – CARRIED

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee will discuss updating the non-residential to residential property tax ratio to 1.71. The body is also reviewing budget increases for council resourcing and a capital plan for the Canada Public Transit Fund.

• Proposed non-residential to residential tax ratio change to 1.71
• Proposed $150,000 increase to Communications and Constituency Relations Allowance
• Proposed $23,000 increase to individual travel and training budget
• Proposed $14,400 increase to common travel and training budget
• Canada Public Transit Fund 2025 preliminary five-year capital plan application

The Governance and Priorities Committee voted unanimously to rescind the March 26, 2025 direction setting a 1.88 non‑residential to residential tax ratio and to adopt a 1.71 ratio, maintaining a 68% residential‑32% non‑residential split for 2025‑2029. It also unanimously recommended the City Council approve the Canada Public Transit Fund five‑year capital plan and approved budget increases for communications allowances ($150,000) and individual travel/training ($23,000) and common travel ($14,400). Additional motions included a unanimous recommendation to enhance demographic reporting for the 2025 Civic Services Survey and to index CCRA and travel/professional‑development budgets with inflation; a motion to shift the tax distribution to 33% non‑residential in 2026 was defeated on a tie vote.

• Rescinded prior 1.88 tax ratio and adopted 1.71 ratio (10‑0) – carried unanimously
• Recommended City Council approve Canada Public Transit Fund five‑year capital plan (10‑0) – carried unanimously
• Recommended $150,000 increase to Communications allowance, $23,000 increase to individual travel/training, $14,400 increase to common travel budget (10‑0) – carried unanimously
• Recommended indexing CCRA and travel/professional‑development budgets with inflation annually (10‑0) – carried unanimously
• Recommended to City Council that Option 1 – Enhance Demographic Reporting be approved for the 2025 Civic Services Survey (10‑0) – carried unanimously
• Motion to prepare a 2026 budget option based on enhanced demographic reporting (10‑0) – carried unanimously
• Motion to work with province and stakeholders to ensure safe shelter access year‑round (10‑0) – carried unanimously
• Motion to report on shifting property tax distribution to 33% non‑residential in 2026 – defeated (5‑5 tie)

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will consider approving a $106,250 bonus for the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority and amending sales terms for Parkridge neighbourhood lots. The committee will also review 2025 tax abatements for SREDA and authorize a market lease for a community organization.

• Authorize $106,250 bonus payment to SREDA
• Adjust sales terms for Parkridge neighbourhood lots
• Approve 2025 tax abatements for SREDA business incentives
• Authorize market lease for Parcel JJ in Saskatoon Land Neighbourhood
• Recommend proxy appointment for Art Gallery of Saskatchewan AGM

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance unanimously approved a $106,250 bonus payment to SREDA and adopted its 2025 Key Performance Indicators. It also authorized negotiations for Parkridge single‑unit lot sales and a pilot open‑market lease for Parcel JJ. Additional unanimous approvals included tax abatements recommended by SREDA, a proxy appointment for the Art Gallery of Saskatchewan AGM, and forwarding the Board of Revision’s 2024 annual report to City Council.

• Approved $106,250 bonus payment to SREDA and its 2025 KPIs (5‑0)
• Authorized administration to negotiate and amend terms for Parkridge single‑unit lot sales (5‑0)
• Authorized pilot open‑market lease process for Parcel JJ, including proposal solicitation and lease execution (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of SREDA‑determined business incentive tax abatements (5‑0)
• Authorized review of a clawback clause for the Maven Water and Environment Agreement (5‑0)
• Recommended appointment of a city proxy for the Art Gallery of Saskatchewan AGM (5‑0)
• Forwarded the 2024 Board of Revision Annual Report to City Council for information (5‑0)
• Moved to keep audit matters in camera under LAFOIP (5‑0)

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will consider approving cash grants for community groups and a servicing agreement for a SaskEnergy regulator station in the Silverspring Neighborhood. The committee will also review the Public Art Advisory Committee's 2025 work plan.

• Approval of 2025 Assistance to Community Groups – Cash Grant – Environment Category
• Servicing Agreement with SaskEnergy Incorporated for regulator station site in Silverspring Neighborhood
• 2025 Work Plan - Public Art Advisory Committee
• Approval of Post-Meeting Minutes from March 5, 2025

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services approved funding for the 2025 Environment cash grant to community groups. It recommended that City Council approve a servicing agreement with SaskEnergy for a regulator station in the Silverspring neighbourhood and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign it. The committee also forwarded the 2025 work plan of the Public Art Advisory Committee to City Council for information.

• Approved adoption of March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0, Mayor absent)
• Approved 2025 Assistance to Community Groups – Cash Grant – Environment Category (5‑0, Mayor absent)
• Recommended City Council approve SaskEnergy servicing agreement for Silverspring site and authorize execution (5‑0, Mayor absent)
• Forwarded 2025 Public Art Advisory Committee work plan to City Council for information (5‑0, Mayor absent)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or items listed for this meeting.

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation is meeting to receive information reports on transit strategies and road maintenance. The body will also review a request for information regarding the city's snow removal program.

• Saskatoon Transit Bus Network Redesign Strategy [GPC2023-0703]
• Saskatoon Transit Frontline Employee Safety Plan Update – April 2025 [TS2025-0401]
• 2024 Summer Road Maintenance Summary [TS2025-0402]
• Request for information regarding Snow Removal Program from the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee [ADV2025-0304]

The Transportation Standing Policy Committee amended its agenda to include letters from Peter Gallen and Darcy Pederson. It adopted the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting. The committee received the 6.3.1‑6.3.3 reports as information. It ordered the administration to give a verbal update on the snow‑removal program to the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee at its May meeting.

• Amended agenda to add letters from Peter Gallen and Darcy Pederson (5-0)
• Adopted minutes of March 4, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Received reports 6.3.1‑6.3.3 as information (5-0)
• Directed administration to provide verbal snow‑removal update to Accessibility Advisory Committee at May meeting (5-0)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hold hearings regarding two denied development permits. The board will review appeals for properties on College Drive and Guelph Crescent.

• Appeal 9-2025: Development Permit Denial for 1202/1204 College Drive
• Appeal 10-2025: Development Permit Denial for 633 Guelph Crescent

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will consider several recommendations, including a $300,000 budget adjustment for Capital Project P.01243 Lift Station Upgrades funded from the Wastewater Treatment Capital Reserve. It will also discuss intent to join the SK Recycles Led Collection Model for curbside and multi‑unit residential recycling starting January 1, 2028. The 2025 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Work Plan will be forwarded to City Council for information, and the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes will be adopted.

• Recommend City Council approve a $300,000 budget adjustment for Capital Project P.01243 Lift Station Upgrades, funded from the Wastewater Treatment Capital Reserve.
• Recommend Administration submit intent to participate in Option 3 – SK Recycles Led Collection Model for curbside recycling beginning January 1, 2028.
• Recommend Administration submit intent to participate in Option 3 – SK Recycles Led Collection Model for multi‑unit residential recycling beginning January 1, 2028, subject to negotiation.
• Forward the 2025 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Work Plan to City Council for information.
• Adopt the post‑meeting minutes from the regular meeting held on March 4, 2025.

The Standing Policy Committee unanimously recommended City Council approve a $300,000 budget adjustment for Capital Project P.01243 Lift Station Upgrades. It also unanimously recommended the city submit intent to join the SK Recycles Led Collection Model for curbside and multi‑unit residential recycling, while keeping the current program pending negotiations. The 2025 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee work plan was forwarded to Council for information.

• Agenda confirmed (5‑0) – carried unanimously
• Minutes of March 4, 2025 meeting adopted (5‑0) – carried unanimously
• Recommend City submit intent to participate in Option 3 SK Recycles Led Collection Model for curbside recycling (5‑0) – carried unanimously
• Recommend City submit intent to participate in Option 3 SK Recycles Led Collection Model for multi‑unit residential recycling (5‑0) – carried unanimously
• Recommend City remain in status‑quo (Option 1) while exploring interim recycling agreement (5‑0) – carried unanimously
• Recommend $300,000 budget adjustment for Lift Station Upgrades be approved (4‑0) – carried unanimously
• Forward DEI Advisory Committee 2025 Work Plan to Council for information (5‑0) – carried unanimously

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING

At the special regular business meeting on April 1, 2025, City Council will consider a recommendation from the Utilities and Environment Division to suspend the carbon charge on Saskatoon Light & Power electricity rates. The suspension would apply from April 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Council will also be asked to consider Bylaw No. 10071, the Electric Light and Power Exception Bylaw, 2025.

• Suspend carbon charge on Saskatoon Light & Power rates (April 1 – Dec 31 2025) – recommendation to adopt Bylaw No. 10071

The council confirmed the agenda and then approved Bylaw No. 10071. The bylaw, which pauses the carbon charge on Saskatoon Light & Power rates, was read three times and passed. All motions carried unanimously with ten votes in favour and the mayor absent.

• Agenda confirmed (10 in favour, 1 absent)
• Permission granted to introduce Bylaw No. 10071 (first reading) (10 in favour, 1 absent)
• Approved suspension of the carbon charge on electric rates effective April 1 – Dec 31 2025 (10 in favour, 1 absent)
• Bylaw No. 10071 read a second time (10 in favour, 1 absent)
• Bylaw No. 10071 read a third time (10 in favour, 1 absent)
• Bylaw No. 10071 passed and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign (10 in favour, 1 absent)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

Saskatoon City Council will hold a public hearing to consider several bylaws, including changes to permit secondary suites in semi-detached dwellings and amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw in the Kelsey-Woodlawn area. The meeting will also address Municipal Reserve redesignation for Larkhaven Park.

• Bylaw No. 10062: OCP Amendment to permit secondary suites in semi-detached dwellings
• Bylaw No. 10063: Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment to permit secondary suites in semi-detached dwellings
• Bylaw No. 10059, 10060, 10061: Amendments to repeal Direct Control District 2 in Kelsey-Woodlawn
• Bylaw No. 10064, 10065: OCP and Zoning Bylaw Amendments for Ministerial Approval
• Bylaw No. 10066: Municipal Reserve Redesignation for Larkhaven Park

The council approved the amended agenda and adopted the previous meeting's minutes, both unanimously. It then passed three bylaws – Bylaw No. 10062 and Bylaw No. 10063 allowing secondary suites in semi‑detached dwellings, and Bylaw No. 10059 repealing Direct Control District 2 – each at a third reading with a 10‑to‑0 vote. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Agenda amendment approved (9‑0)
• Minutes of Feb. 26, 2025 adopted (9‑0)
• Bylaw No. 10062 (secondary suites) passed third reading (10‑0)
• Bylaw No. 10063 (zoning for secondary suites) passed third reading (10‑0)
• Bylaw No. 10059 (repeal of Direct Control District 2) passed third reading (10‑0)

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

City Council will review proposed amendments to the Waste and Animal Control bylaws and a new bylaw to prohibit feeding wildlife. The meeting also includes decisions on intersection improvements at 22nd Street and Confederation Drive and various budget approvals.

• Approval of a new Fairlight Crescent right turn access for 22nd Street and Confederation Drive intersection improvements
• Proposed bylaw to prohibit the feeding of wildlife
• Establishment of a $100,000 capital project for Dutch Elm Disease (DED) response
• Property tax levy appeal contingencies totaling $3,290,000 across residential, multi-residential, and commercial classes
• Transfer of $11,698,989 from the 2024 year-end surplus to the Fiscal Stabilization Reserve

The council adopted several bylaw amendments, approved funding for an energy‑management program, and authorized a $100,000 capital project for elm wood disposal. It also approved the 2025 budget submissions for five Business Improvement Districts despite a conflict‑of‑interest declaration. All items were carried unanimously except the BID budget, which passed 9‑0.

• Approved proposed amendments to The Waste Bylaw, 2022 (unanimous 10‑0)
• Authorized NRCan Commercial and Institutional Building Sector funding and increased Capital Project P.10004 by $100,714 (unanimous 10‑0)
• Approved the 2025 elm wood disposal plan and funded a $100,000 DED Response project (unanimous 10‑0)
• Approved Option 3 for the 22nd Street & Confederation Drive intersection improvements (unanimous 10‑0)
• Approved proposed amendments to The Animal Control Bylaw, 1999 (unanimous 10‑0)
• Directed administration to draft a bylaw prohibiting feeding of wildlife (unanimous 10‑0)
• Approved 2025 budget submissions for five Business Improvement Districts (9‑0)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission will recommend that City Council consider rezoning a portion of 1902 Broadway Avenue from the R2 District to the B2 District. It will also recommend approval of a discretionary use application for a 20‑person day‑care centre at 440 Evergreen Boulevard, subject to required permits. The commission will appoint a Vice‑Chair for 2025 and table a list of 2025 planning conferences, noting a $7,000 budget for educational opportunities.

• Appointment of Vice‑Chair for 2025 (Carl Berglof withdrawn, Derek Cameron nominated)
• Discretionary Use Application – Day Care Centre – 440 Evergreen Boulevard (20 persons)
• Proposed Official Community Plan Land Use Map Amendment and Rezoning – 1902 Broadway Avenue (R2 to B2)
• City Centre & District Plan – Official Community Plan Amendments
• 2025 Planning Conferences list (Commission budget $7,000 for educational opportunities)

The Municipal Planning Commission appointed Derek Cameron as Vice‑Chair for 2025. It approved a discretionary use application for a 20‑person day‑care at 440 Evergreen Boulevard, subject to permit conditions. The commission also approved rezoning of 1902 Broadway Avenue from R2 to B2 and approved the City Centre & District Plan official community plan amendments. The list of 2025 planning conferences was tabled for consideration at the next meeting.

• Appointed Derek Cameron as Vice‑Chair (CARRIED)
• Approved discretionary use for 20‑person day‑care at 440 Evergreen Blvd, pending permits (CARRIED)
• Approved rezoning of 1902 Broadway Ave from R2 to B2 district (CARRIED)
• Approved City Centre & District Plan OCP amendments (CARRIED)
• Tabled 2025 planning conference list for April 29, 2025 meeting (CARRIED)

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on the 2023 Climate Action Progress Report. The body will also consider a request for support for the Urban Wildlife Information Network Saskatoon.

• Request for support for Urban Wildlife Information Network Saskatoon from Candace Savage
• Presentation of the 2023 Climate Action Progress Report
• Verbal updates from the Education Subcommittee
• Verbal updates from the Water Conservation and Quality Management Subcommittee
• Review of the 2025 Statement of Expenditures

The committee confirmed the agenda and adopted the February 21 minutes. It approved a $2,000 funding request from Wild About Saskatoon for the Urban Wildlife Information Network. The chair was directed to contact the organization for a follow‑up report, and the committee received updates on the 2023 Climate Action Progress Report, provincial energy code changes, and the 2025 budget expenditures.

• Agenda confirmed as presented (CARRIED)
• Minutes of February 21 meeting approved (CARRIED)
• Funding of $2,000 for Wild About Saskatoon approved (CARRIED)
• Chair instructed to contact organization for follow‑up report (CARRIED)
• 2023 Climate Action Progress Report information received (CARRIED)
• Energy Code changes information received (CARRIED)
• 2025 budget expenditures information received (CARRIED)

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC- SPECIAL

The Governance and Priorities Committee will open the meeting, confirm the agenda, and declare any conflicts of interest. It will then move to an in‑camera session to consider reports, including a federal funding application. The meeting will conclude with a rise and report and adjournment.

• In‑camera session to consider reports
• Federal Funding Application considered in‑camera
• Call to Order and agenda confirmation
• Administrative and legislative reports
• Rise and Report before adjournment

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners will adopt the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting and receive several routine reports, including the 2024 operating budget variance, the annual missing persons report, and the 2024 traffic unit reports. The board will also approve the 2024 Strategic Plan Status Report for posting on its website. An in‑camera session will be held to consider confidential matters under the board’s governance policy.

• Adopt minutes from the public meeting held on February 20, 2025
• Receive 2024 Operating Budget Variance report
• Receive Annual Missing Persons Reporting for 2024
• Receive Traffic Unit and Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan 2024 Annual Reports
• Approve 2024 Strategic Plan Status Report

The Board of Police Commissioners confirmed the agenda, adopted the February 20 minutes, and received a series of reports on operations, budget variance, missing persons, traffic, and the police association arbitration. It approved the 2024 Strategic Plan Status Report and posted it to the Board’s website. The Board also moved to an In Camera session to discuss matters exempt from public disclosure, all motions carried unanimously.

• Confirmed agenda as presented (4-0)
• Adopted February 20, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Received Chair's report (4-0)
• Received Chief's report (4-0)
• Received 2024 Operating Budget Variance report (4-0)
• Received Annual Missing Persons report (4-0)
• Approved 2024 Strategic Plan Status Report (4-0)
• Moved to In Camera for exempt matters (4-0)

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

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

• Appeal 6-2025: Property Order for 416 Avenue F South
• Appeal 7-2025: Property Order for 420 Avenue F South (noted as Order Complied)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hold hearings to review two permit denials. The board will determine whether to overturn or uphold the city's decisions for the specified properties.

• Appeal 7-2025: Sign Permit Denial at 1225 Kensington Manor
• Appeal 8-2025: Development Permit Denial at 257 Campion Crescent

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its February 18 meeting and receive verbal updates from the chair and subcommittees. It will review the 2025 work plan and discuss the Heritage Plan and Policy. The committee will also receive a statement of expenditures for its budget.

• Adopt minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting
• Chair’s verbal update on committee activities
• Subcommittee updates: Events, Policy and Planning, Education and Awareness
• Review of the 2025 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee work plan
• Receipt of the MHAC budget statement of expenditures

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The agenda for the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on March 14, 2025 contains no listed items, descriptions, or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive agenda content.

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Public Art Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its February 14, 2025 meeting and receive verbal updates from the chair and members. It will consider drafting its 2025 work plan for submission to City Council through the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services by March 31, 2025. The committee will also receive a current statement of expenditures for 2025. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Adopt minutes from the February 14, 2025 meeting
• Receive verbal updates from the chair and committee members
• Draft and submit the 2025 work plan to City Council by March 31, 2025
• Receive a statement of PAAC expenditures for 2025 (March)
• Review subcommittee updates on public education, professional development, and awareness events

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its 2025 Work Plan for submission to City Council. The body will also review sponsorship applications for cultural and refugee events and process a payment for a diversity gala.

• Approval of the 2025 Work Plan for submission to City Council by March 31, 2025
• Authorization of a $1,000.00 cheque to Saskatoon Open Door Society for the Annual Diversity Awards Gala 2025
• Sponsorship request from Thiruvalluvar Tamil Language School for a July 2025 event
• Sponsorship request from Saskatoon Refugee Coalition for World Refugee Day 2025 on June 19, 2025
• Review of the 2025 Statement of Expenditures

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee will discuss improving how the city collects and reports demographic data in annual Civic Services Surveys. The body will also receive information regarding a request to denounce the 1 Million March 4 Children and a request to speak regarding the Remai Modern.

• Recommendation to approve Option 1- Enhance Demographic Reporting for future annual Civic Services Surveys
• Information report from the City Solicitor's Office regarding Blake Tait and the 1 Million March 4 Children
• Request to speak from Lee Fuller regarding Remai Modern
• In camera deliberations on 2025 appointments for the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee
• In camera deliberations on 2025 appointments for the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will recommend to City Council a four‑year phase‑in of the 2025 property tax reassessment for multi‑residential and non‑residential classes, and a two‑year phase‑in for the remaining residential class. It will also set the non‑residential to residential tax ratio at 1.75 : 1 for 2025‑2029, approve 2025 Business Improvement District budgets, add specific appeal contingencies, and authorize several land and lease agreements.

• Recommend City Council adopt the 2025 Property Tax Phase‑in Plan (Option 2) with a four‑year phase‑in for multi‑residential and non‑residential classes and a two‑year phase‑in for other residential classes
• Set the non‑residential to residential tax ratio at 1.75 : 1 for the 2025‑2029 period
• Approve 2025 budget submissions for Downtown, Broadway, Riversdale, Sutherland, and 33rd Street Business Improvement Districts
• Add appeal contingencies of $40,000 (residential), $250,000 (multi‑residential) and $3,000,000 (commercial/industrial) to the 2025 property tax levy
• Authorize purchase of a 13‑acre site for a Joint High School/East Side Leisure Centre for $10,842,000

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board is meeting to hear an appeal regarding an Order to Remedy Contravention. The case concerns a property order related to the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003.

• Appeal 4-2025: Property Order for 102 Idylwyld Drive North regarding Bylaw No. 8175

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will vote on proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 7860, The Animal Control Bylaw, 1999. It will also recommend that the City Solicitor draft a new bylaw to prohibit feeding wildlife, based on a coyote and wildlife‑feeding update. The committee will receive information reports on the Code Accelerator Fund and annual reports from the Public Art Advisory Committee, Development Appeals Board, and Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee.

• Proposed amendments to Bylaw 7860, The Animal Control Bylaw, 1999
• Recommendation to draft a bylaw prohibiting the feeding of wildlife
• Coyote and Feeding of Wildlife Update report
• Code Accelerator Fund information report
• 2024 annual reports of Public Art Advisory Committee, Development Appeals Board, and Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hold a hearing on Appeal 5‑2025, which challenges a denied development permit for a proposed garage suite at 128 Adelaide Street East. The board will review the notice of appeal, supplementary material, support letters, the denial notice, location and site plans, and the hearing notice. No other agenda items are listed.

• Appeal 5‑2025 – Development Permit Denial – proposed garage suite at 128 Adelaide Street East
• Review of Notice of Appeal and supporting documents (supplementary material, support letters, location and site plans, hearing notice)

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation will adopt the February 4 minutes, receive information reports, and consider a recommendation to approve the functional design (Option 3) for the 22nd Street West and Confederation Drive intersection improvements. It will also note a motion to study snow‑clearing options for neighbourhood bikeways and a public request to improve three intersections.

• Recommendation to approve Option 3 – functional design for 22nd Street West & Confederation Drive intersection improvements
• Motion by Councillor K. MacDonald to report options and costs for snow clearing on neighbourhood bikeways
• Request to speak by Tod Fox to improve three intersections
• Information report on Broadway Community Patio – Temporary Reserve Parking Program
• Information report on Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Wait Time for Service

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will recommend that City Council approve proposed amendments to the 2022 Waste Bylaw. It will also seek council approval to increase the Energy Management Program by $100,714 using potential NRCan ISO 50001 funding, and to fund a $100,000 elm wood disposal capital project from the Urban Forestry and Pest Management reserve. The committee will forward the 2025 Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee work plan to council and adopt the minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting.

• Proposed amendments to The Waste Bylaw, 2022 (Bylaw No. 9844)
• Recommendation to increase Capital Project P.10004 Energy Management Program by $100,714 if NRCan ISO 50001 funding is approved
• Approval of $100,000 capital project DED Response for elm wood disposal from the Urban Forestry and Pest Management Capital Reserve
• Forwarding the 2025 Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee work plan to City Council
• Adoption of minutes from the February 4, 2025 committee meeting

BOARD OF REVISION - ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

The Board of Revision will confirm its agenda and adopt the minutes from the January 15, 2024 organizational meeting. It will appoint a Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2025, appoint panel chairs, receive statistical overview reports, and approve Veritext Legal Solutions Canada, Inc. as the court reporting and transcription services provider for 2025‑2026. Items 7.1‑7.3 will be considered in‑camera under the applicable LAFOIP sections.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2025
• Appointment of panel chairs for 2025
• Adoption of minutes from the Jan 15 2024 organizational meeting
• Approval of Veritext Legal Solutions Canada, Inc. as court reporting provider for 2025‑2026
• In‑camera consideration of legal counsel appointment and manual reviews

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider Bylaw No. 10056, which proposes an Official Community Plan land‑use map amendment for the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) District. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the January 29, 2025 public hearing, approve the agenda as presented, and receive a list of January 2025 proclamations and flag‑raising requests. Public acknowledgements will be made before adjournment.

• Consider Bylaw No. 10056 – P4G District OCP Land Use Map Amendment (Grasswood Ventures/Major Land Corp)
• Adopt minutes from the Public Hearing meeting held on January 29, 2025
• Approve the agenda as presented
• Receive the January 2025 proclamation and flag‑raising list
• Public acknowledgements

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

City Council will consider a series of consent agenda items, including the Temporary Reserved Parking Program policy and reports from the Accessibility Advisory Committee. The council will vote on a five‑year, $1,938,067.30 tax‑abatement package for three affordable‑housing projects at 231 23rd Street East, 155 3rd Avenue North and 1635 McKercher Drive. Additional items include adopting Option 2 of the Heritage Conservation Program Strategy, amending mobile‑food‑truck and sidewalk vending policies, and considering two bylaws on temporary signs and park usage.

• Approve $1,938,067.30 in five‑year tax abatements for three affordable housing projects (231 23rd St E, 155 3rd Ave N, 1635 McKercher Dr)
• Adopt the Temporary Reserved Parking Program Council Policy (TS2025-0201)
• Approve Option 2 of the Heritage Conservation Program Strategy for further development
• Amend Council Policy C09-039 (Mobile Food Truck) and C09-013 (Sidewalks, Boulevards and Parking Stalls Vending)
• Consider Bylaw No. 10057 (Temporary Sign Amendment) and Bylaw No. 10058 (Recreation Facilities and Parks Usage Amendment)

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. The body will consider recommendations to be submitted to City Council regarding housing and land use updates.

• Proposed amendments to permit secondary suites in semi-detached dwellings
• Proposed repeal of Direct Control District 2 for lands in the Kelsey-Woodlawn neighbourhood
• Zoning Bylaw review amendments for Ministerial Approval
• Appointment of a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Environmental Advisory Committee will consider and vote on its draft 2025 Work Plan, which must be submitted to City Council through the Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the January 24, 2025 session and review the 2025 Statement of Expenditures. A request for support from Wild About Saskatoon will be discussed, and members will give verbal updates on committee and sub‑committee activities.

• Approve the 2025 SEAC Work Plan for submission to City Council
• Adopt minutes from the Jan 24 2025 SEAC meeting
• Review the 2025 Statement of Expenditures
• Provide direction on Candace Savage’s Wild About Saskatoon support request

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners will adopt the minutes from the Jan 23, 2025 meeting. It will authorize the same out‑of‑scope salary increases and benefit changes for 2023‑2025 that were negotiated for the Exempt Staff Association. The board will receive the 2024 Business Plan report and review the 2024 financial results, including the two reserve contributions. An in‑camera session will be held for matters exempt from public disclosure.

• Adopt minutes from the public meeting held on Jan 23, 2025
• Authorize out‑of‑scope salary increases and benefit changes for 2023‑2025 for SPS employees
• Receive the 2024 Business Plan report
• Approve contribution of $1,631,168 to the SPS Fiscal Stabilization Reserve
• Approve contribution of $90,000 to the SPS Renovations Reserve

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The Saskatoon Appeal Board is meeting to hear appeals regarding orders to remedy contraventions. These appeals relate to the Property Maintenance & Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, 2003 and the Fire and Protective Services Bylaw, 2001.

• Appeal 1-2025: Property Order for 229 Tache Crescent
• Appeal 2-2025: Property Order for 833 Avenue H South
• Appeal 3-2025: Property Order for 1621 Early Drive

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting. It will approve the 2024 Annual Report for submission to City Council through the Standing Policy Committee. The Committee will adopt the draft 2025 Work Plan for submission to City Council. Membership renewals for Heritage Saskatchewan ($52.50) and Saskatoon Heritage Society ($30.00) will be approved.

• Adopt minutes of the Jan 21 2025 meeting
• Approve 2024 Annual Report for submission to City Council
• Adopt draft 2025 Work Plan for submission to City Council
• Approve Heritage Saskatchewan 2025 membership renewal ($52.50)
• Approve Saskatoon Heritage Society 2025 membership renewal ($30.00)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will hold two appeal hearings. One concerns a development permit denial for the property at 2302 22nd Street West (Appeal 3‑2025). The other concerns a sign permit denial for the property at 10‑149 Kensington Boulevard (Appeal 4‑2025). No decisions are recorded; the board will consider the appeals.

• Appeal 3‑2025 – Development permit denial – 2302 22nd Street West
• Appeal 4‑2025 – Sign permit denial – 10‑149 Kensington Boulevard

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The committee is meeting to discuss and draft its 2025 Work Plan for submission to City Council by March 31, 2025. Members will also determine the need for and appointment of members to 2025 subcommittees.

• Drafting of the 2025 Work Plan
• Appointment of members to Public Education, Professional Development, and Events subcommittees
• Verbal update on Project Riversdale Chinatown
• Review of February 2025 expenditure statement

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its January 17 meeting and receive verbal updates from the chair, resource members, and subcommittees. It will consider its 2025 work plan, which outlines focus areas such as deafblind services, transit accessibility, education, civic safety, and downtown bus‑rapid‑transit accessibility. A statement of February expenditures for the committee’s budget will also be presented for information.

• Adopt minutes from the January 17, 2025 meeting
• Chair’s verbal update on recent activities
• Subcommittee updates (Education and Awareness; Deafblind)
• Work plan presentation covering five accessibility focus categories
• Budget statement of February expenditures

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is meeting to establish its 2025 Work Plan for submission to City Council. The body will also appoint a Vice-Chair for 2025 and review a sponsorship request for a community event.

• Appointment of a Vice-Chair for 2025
• Drafting of the 2025 Work Plan for submission by March 31, 2025
• Sponsorship request from The Stand Community Organizing Centre for 'Mindfully Unwinding Whiteness' events in March 2025
• Review of the 2025 Statement of Expenditures
• Sponsorship update regarding Pleasant Hill Rap Opera (June 2 to 8, 2025)

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to approve 2024 expenditures for council travel, training, and car allowances. The body will also consider appointing the City Clerk as Secretary for three city appeals boards.

• Approval of 2024 City Council Travel and Training Expenses
• Approval of 2024 City Council Car Allowance expenditures
• Appointment of City Clerk as Secretary for the Saskatoon Appeal Board, Board of Revision, and Development Appeals Board
• Review of 2024 Council Communications and Constituency Relations Allowance
• In camera discussion regarding the Integrity Commissioner Contract

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will adopt the minutes from the Jan. 15 meeting and consider an interim option for the Heritage Conservation Program. It will recommend to City Council five‑year tax abatements totaling $1,938,067.30 for three affordable‑rental projects, including sites at 231 23rd Street East, 155 3rd Avenue North and 1635 McKercher Drive. The committee will also direct the City Clerk to amend Council Policy C09-039 (Mobile Food Truck Policy) and Policy C09-013 (Use of Sidewalks, Boulevards and Parking Stalls – Vending).

• Heritage Conservation Program Strategy – Interim Options Report: recommend Option 2 for further development and a final plan for the 2026/2027 budget.
• City-Owned Land Incentives 2025: approve five‑year tax abatements for 256 affordable rental units, total $1,938,067.30, and request Education Property Tax exemption for specific sites.
• Mobile Food Truck Policy (C09‑039): propose amendments as outlined in the report.
• Use of Sidewalks, Boulevards and Parking Stalls Vending Policy (C09‑013): propose amendments as outlined in the report.
• Adopt post‑meeting minutes from the Jan. 15, 2025 regular meeting.

SASKATOON APPEAL BOARD

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance is reviewing reports on the 2025 assessment roll and 2024 property tax liens. The committee is also considering a government funding application for short-term rental enforcement.

• Recommendation to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement for the Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund
• Recommendation to instruct the City Solicitor to take action under The Tax Enforcement Act for 2024 property tax liens
• Information report on the 2025 Assessment Roll
• Information report on S&P Global Ratings 2023 for the City of Saskatoon
• 2024 update on open market land sale transactions

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will receive information reports on a review of multi‑unit garbage services and the findings of a pilot program for multi‑unit organics collection. Both reports are prepared by the Utilities and Environment Division. No formal decisions are listed for these items at this meeting.

• Adoption of minutes from the Jan 14, 2025 meeting (EUCSP_Jan14_2025)
• Information report: Multi‑Unit Garbage – Service Review and Next Steps (EUCS2025-0201)
• Information report: Multi‑Unit Organics – Pilot Findings and Next Steps (EUCS2025-0202)

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific development appeals, decisions, or discussion items are listed.

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation will recommend approval of the revised functional design report for the 22nd Street West and Confederation Drive intersection improvements. It will also recommend approval of the Temporary Reserved Parking Program council policy and request its introduction as Policy No. CO-XXXX. A motion will be noted to have administration report on options and costs for snow clearing on neighbourhood bikeways for the 2026/2027 budget. Two members will request to speak on transit safety, and the committee will forward accessibility advisory reports to council for information.

• Approve revised functional design report for 22nd St West & Confederation Dr intersection improvements (TS2024-0802)
• Approve Temporary Reserved Parking Program council policy and request City Clerk to introduce Policy No. CO-XXXX (TS2025-0201)
• Motion to have administration report on snow‑clearing options and costs for neighbourhood bikeways for 2026/2027 budgeting (TS2025-0106)
• Requests to speak on transit safety submitted by Mary Fedun (TS2025-0203) and Tyrell Harder
• Forward 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Work Plan of the Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee to City Council for information

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

The council will adopt a consent agenda covering multiple committee recommendations, including a $23.5 M city‑contribution borrowing for the 2025 Saskatoon Transit fleet renewal. It will also consider a $128,900 water‑conservation budget increase, a permit for shared electric kick‑scooters under Bylaw 7200, and changes to municipal reserves and a $407,378.55 reserve withdrawal. Additional items include cultural grant approvals, membership fee payments, and several board and committee appointments.

• Water Conservation Budget Adjustment: increase Capital Project P.02197 by $128,900 funded by NRCan and FCM.
• Saskatoon Transit 2025 Fleet Renewal: approve $23.5 M city‑contribution borrowing, increase Capital Project P.00583 by $23,900, and transfer $923,900 to Project P.02095.
• Shared Electric Kick Scooter Program Pilot: permit e‑scooters on public right‑of‑way under Bylaw 7200 with up to two competitive vendors.
• Investment Income Reserve: abolish Interest Stabilization Reserve, establish Investment Income Reserve, and transfer existing balance.
• Property Realized Reserve Withdrawal: approve $407,378.55 withdrawal for land‑development and related sales costs.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING

The Saskatoon City Council public hearing will consider several items, including a concept‑plan amendment for the Brighton neighbourhood, a rezoning proposal for Aspen Ridge on Henry Dayday Road, and a borrowing request of up to $923,900 for an Access Transit bus replacement. The council will also receive a proclamation and flag‑raising list and adopt the minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting.

• Concept Plan Amendment Application – Brighton (MPC2024-1201) – approval recommended
• Proposed rezoning of Aspen Ridge – Henry Dayday Road from FUD to RMTN1 district (Bylaw No. 10053) – council to consider
• Intent to borrow up to $923,900 for Access Transit Bus Replacement (Capital Project P.02095) – authorization requested
• Proclamation and flag‑raising list for December 2024 – information to be received
• Adoption of minutes from the public hearing meeting held on December 18, 2024

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The Development Appeals Board will meet to conduct a public hearing. The board is reviewing an appeal concerning an Order to Remedy Contravention for a property located at 113 Hilliard Street East.

• Appeal 21-2024: Order to Remedy Contravention - 113 Hilliard Street East

SASKATOON ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The committee is meeting to establish its leadership, subcommittees, and operational goals for 2025. Members will discuss the 2025 work plan and determine how to allocate their approved budget.

• Appointment of 2025 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Drafting of the 2025 Work Plan for submission by March 31, 2025
• Allocation of the $7,800.00 approved budget for 2025
• Selection of a member for the Environmental Grant Program Adjudication Committee
• Determination of membership for Education and Water Conservation and Quality Management subcommittees

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC

The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners will appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025. The board will also receive reports on the 2025 Business Plan and a project regarding Truth, Reconciliation and Treaty Implementation.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025
• Saskatoon Police Service 2025 Business Plan
• Update on Office of the Treaty Commissioner Truth, Reconciliation and Treaty Implementation Project
• Membership renewal for Canadian Association of Police Governance at a cost of $5,545.00
• Public delegation from Dion Waniandy regarding body worn cameras

GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES COMMITTEE - PUBLIC

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive information reports on the 2024 Civic Services Survey, referral lists for the committee and City Council, and inquiries and notice of motions. It will consider a request to speak about a homeless camp and vigil on 20th Street. The committee will also approve appointments to a range of advisory committees, boards and commissions for 2025.

• 2024 Civic Services Survey Results (information report)
• Referral List – Governance and Priorities Committee – January 2025 (information report)
• Referral List – City Council – January 2025 (information report)
• Request to speak: Homeless Camp and Vigil on 20th Street (new matter)
• Appointments to 2025 advisory committees and boards (e.g., Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee, Board of Revision, Development Appeals Board, Saskatoon Public Library, etc.)

MUNICIPAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee will appoint a Chair and Vice‑Chair for the 2025 term. It will also consider approving its 2024 Annual Report for submission to City Council. The Committee will discuss the draft 2025 work plan and review the 2025 budget allocation of $17,900. Finally, it will review subcommittee membership and make related appointments.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2025
• Approval of the 2024 Annual Report for submission to City Council
• Discussion and drafting of the 2025 Work Plan
• Review and direction on the 2025 budget allocation ($17,900)
• Review of subcommittee membership and appointment of members for 2025

SASKATOON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee will consider and vote on its 2024 Annual Report for submission to City Council. It will also appoint a Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2025 and review the 2025 work plan. The meeting includes a presentation of the 2025 budget of $3,000.00 for conferences and education and a discussion on subcommittee needs.

• Approve 2024 Annual Report for submission to City Council
• Appoint Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2025
• Review and discuss 2025 work plan
• Present 2025 budget: $3,000.00 for conferences and education
• Consider need for and membership of subcommittees

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The committee will appoint a Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2025, approve its 2024 Annual Report for submission to City Council, and discuss the draft Work Plan for 2025. It will also receive direction on subcommittee membership and set the distribution of the approved 2025 budget of $10,000.00.

• Appointment of a Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2025
• Approval of the 2024 Annual Report for submission to City Council
• Consideration of the draft 2025 Work Plan
• Direction on subcommittee membership for 2025
• Review and distribution of the approved 2025 budget of $10,000.00

CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION

The City Council met on January 16, 2025 for an in-camera strategic planning session under Section 94(4) of The Cities Act. No public attendance was allowed. No agenda items were selected and no attachments were provided. Consequently, no decisions or discussions were recorded for this meeting.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will consider appointing a Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2025. It will discuss the 2025 work plan and how to allocate the approved $15,100 budget. The committee will also decide on subcommittee membership and review three sponsorship requests for community events.

• Appointment of a Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2025
• Approval and drafting of the 2025 work plan for submission to City Council
• Review of the 2025 budget ($15,100) and allocation of funds
• Decision on subcommittee membership and structure for 2025
• Consideration of sponsorship requests for Pleasant Hill Rap Opera, Mindfully Unwinding Whiteness, and Sip of Culture

SPC-FINANCE - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Finance will appoint a Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2025 and approve minutes from previous meetings. It will consider a license agreement for a digital billboard on City‑owned land adjacent to Circle Drive west of Avenue C North. The committee will recommend establishing an Investment Income Reserve, abolishing the Interest Stabilization Reserve, and transferring the existing balance. It will also recommend a $407,378.55 withdrawal from the Property Realized Reserve and payment of membership fees to two municipal associations.

• License agreement for a digital billboard on City‑owned Parcel B (Plan 75S10686) adjacent to Circle Drive west of Avenue C North
• Establish Investment Income Reserve, abolish Interest Stabilization Reserve, and transfer its balance
• Withdrawal of $407,378.55 from the Property Realized Reserve for land development and sales costs
• Payment of $64,982.10 (including GST) for Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2025‑2026 membership fees
• Payment of $135,962.65 (including GST) for Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association 2025 membership fees

SPC-PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services will meet to appoint its 2025 leadership and review funding for cultural grants. The body will also discuss updates to the East Side Leisure Centre and the Official Community Plan.

• Approval of 2025 Cultural Grant Capital Reserve Awards
• Updated Terms of Reference for the Albert Community Centre Management Committee
• Project update on the East Side Leisure Centre
• 2024 State of the Official Community Plan and Growth Monitoring Report
• Public request to speak regarding a cell tower at Canon Smith Park

SPC-TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Transportation will recommend to City Council the approval of a $23.5 million transit fleet replacement funded by borrowing, an increase of $23,900 to Capital Project P.00583 and a transfer of $923,900 to Project P.02095. It will also recommend permitting shared e‑scooters on the public right‑of‑way under Bylaw 7200 with up to two vendors. The committee will advise abandoning the future McKercher Drive extension to Berini Drive and reallocating land for a right‑of‑way and a sale to the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation. Finally, it will propose submitting projects to the Infrastructure Canada Active Transportation Fund.

• Recommend approval of the 2025 Saskatoon Transit fleet replacement request funded from $23.5M city borrowing
• Increase Capital Project P.00583 Transit Replacement Buses by $23,900 and transfer $923,900 borrowing to Project P.02095 Access Transit Bus Replacement
• Approve permitting shared e‑scooters on the public right‑of‑way under Bylaw 7200, with competitive procurement of up to two vendors
• Abandon the future extension of McKercher Drive to Berini Drive and allocate land for a right‑of‑way at McKercher Drive & 105th Street, and offer parcel B to the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation for sale
• Recommend submitting proposed projects to the Infrastructure Canada Active Transportation Fund

DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD

The agenda for the Saskatoon Development Appeals Board meeting on 2025-01-14 contains no listed items. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are specified. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive decisions recorded in the agenda.

SPC-ENVIRONMENT, UTILITIES AND CORPORATE SERVICES - PUBLIC

The Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities and Corporate Services will meet to appoint its 2025 leadership. The committee is reviewing a budget adjustment for a water conservation project and discussing mitigation for the Nutana Lane closure.

• Proposed $128,900 increase for Capital Project P.02197 (Water Conservation Budget Adjustment) funded by NRCan and FCM
• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025
• Information report on Nutana Lane Closure Impacts Mitigation
• Review of the January 2025 Referral List