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Urban Reserve and Operating Partnership Review - Downtown Event and Entertainment District

2026-08-26T12:00:00-06:00

Approved (9-1) · Council · August 26, 2026

City to prepare report on urban reserve.
Details financial, governance, and service impacts.
Aims to inform residents and council.

Dissenting View: Councillor McDonald argued the report is premature and could confuse the public.

Spoke: Henry Chan (Resident)

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Cost Re-Evaluation of the DEED Project in Light of Current Construction Cost Inflation

2026-08-26T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Council · August 26, 2026

Council requests updated DEED project cost estimates and funding analysis.
Administration to report on modernizing SAS Health Center instead of DEED.
City to summarize DEED project development from 2018 to present.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Ford amended motion to request 3-6 year cost projection.

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Community Grants Program Overview

2026-08-26T12:00:00-06:00

Received as information · Council · August 26, 2026

Committee recommends receiving community grants program overview.
Also recommends referring this report to the 2027 budget.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Parker sought equity framework for grants, avoiding extra resources.

Spoke: Jeff Erbach (Resident)

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Lyle Sanderson Naming Proposal – Saskatoon Field House Track

2026-08-26T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Council · August 26, 2026

Committee recommends naming Saskatoon Field House track for Lyle Sanderson.
Future interior facility naming requests would follow existing policy.
Naming the track would forgo potential city revenue.
Husky alumni would fund associated naming costs.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Ford praised Lyle Sanderson's 39-year commitment to track and field.

Spoke: Krista Bowles (Resident), Dale Yellowlees (Resident)

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Smoking Restrictions

2026-08-26T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Council · August 26, 2026

Committee recommends 10-meter smoking setback distance.
Also recommends repealing existing No Smoking Policy.

Debate Highlight: City Solicitor questions point of change if BIDs are excluded.

Spoke: Randy Pshebylo (Riversdale Business Improvement District)

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Proposed Shaw Centre Temporary Classroom Rental Agreement

2026-08-26T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Council · August 26, 2026

City to rent Shaw Centre space for Bethlehem High students.
Agreement runs August 31st to December 31st, 2026.
Costs approximately $87,000, fully recovered by city.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Dubois questioned lost programming revenue.

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Procedures and Committees Amendment

2026-08-26T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Council · August 26, 2026

Amends advisory committee spending and budget processes.
Changes council and committee meeting agendas.
Repeals two housing incentive policies.
Committee recommends repealing confidential reports policy.

Debate Highlight: Staff clarified public art adjudication is exempt from new spending thresholds.

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Biosolids Project Update

2026-08-26T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Council · August 26, 2026

Negotiate biosolids pipeline corridor agreement with RM, Martensville.

Promise Made: Administration commits to updating Council on agreement or bringing back options.

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Zoning Text Amendments – Garden and Garage Suites

2026-08-26T12:00:00-06:00

First reading passed (11-0) · Public Hearing · August 26, 2026

Committee recommends bylaw requiring garden/garage suite upper stories be 80%.
Committee recommends administration simplify garden/garage suite guidelines with homebuilders.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Donauer noted complexity of current guidelines, seeking simpler, clearer rules.

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Zoning Text Amendments – Primary Dwellings in Established Neighbourhoods Sidewall Area and Door Sill Height

2026-08-26T12:00:00-06:00

First reading passed (11-0) · Public Hearing · August 26, 2026

Committee recommends increasing door sill height to 1.3 meters.
Committee recommends increasing allowable sidewall area by 10%.
Committee recommends exempting corner lot sidewalls and 4.5m setbacks.

Dissenting View: Councillor Ford opposed, citing character change and no density/affordability increase.

Spoke: Nicole Burgess (Saskatoon and Region Home Builders Association), Margaret Tompson (Resident), Douglas Tompson (Resident), Peggy Sarjeant (Resident), Rodelle Genoway (Saskatoon and Region Home Builders Association), Sherry Tarasoff (Resident), Cary Tarasoff (Resident)

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Proposed Rezoning – 608 Broadway Avenue

2026-08-25T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Municipal Planning · August 25, 2026

Rezones 608 Broadway Avenue to standard commercial district.
Applies architectural controls for future development design.
Repeals previous zoning agreement for the site.

Unanswered Question: Previous development's failure to proceed was not explained.

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Report of the Chair

2026-08-25T12:00:00-06:00

Received as information · Municipal Planning · August 25, 2026

MPC members discussed attending the October SPPI conference.
Members will register themselves for the event.

Debate Highlight: Mastrofa expressed interest in attending the SPPI conference.

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Proposed Concept Plan Amendment and Rezoning – Delainey Road and Nazarali Lane – Brighton Neighbourhood

2026-08-25T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Municipal Planning · August 25, 2026

Rezones Brighton land for low to medium density housing.
Changes layout from dwelling groups to a block pattern.
Requires a raised median on Delainey Road for traffic.

Public Sentiment: One public comment sought clarification on the proposed layout change.

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2026 Business Plan Midyear Update

2026-08-20T12:00:00-06:00

Received as information · Police Board · August 20, 2026

Police report 49 of 50 business plan actions in progress.
Downtown safety challenges include mental health, addiction.
Committee recommends province allow in-house police training.

Debate Highlight: Chief argues in-house training would allow Saskatoon-focused content and aid recruitment.

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Ghost Bikes

2026-08-20T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Police Board · August 20, 2026

Police will continue enforcing bicycle bylaw with discretion.
Addresses concerns about unsafe and stolen bikes.

Debate Highlight: Board members noted the item reflects status quo enforcement.

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Chief's Report

2026-08-20T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Police Board · August 20, 2026

Police Warrant Enforcement Unit arrested 557 offenders, executed 748 warrants.
Officer saved a young man trapped in a storm drain.
Cruise Weekend enforcement issued 341 tickets, suspended 17 drivers.

Debate Highlight: Chief highlights Alternative Response Officer program as exemplary compared to average.

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Saskatoon Police Association - Request for Information

2026-08-20T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Police Board · August 20, 2026

Saskatoon Police Association seeks compensation data for bargaining.
Board recommends providing available data promptly.
Some requested data is unavailable or difficult to compile.

Debate Highlight: Chief McBride wants to ensure provided data is meaningful and impactful.

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Policy Submission Request: Saskatoon “Last Drink” Referral and Overservice Review Pilot

2026-08-20T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Police Board · August 20, 2026

Police collect "last drink" location from impaired drivers.
Information not proactively shared with SLGA for enforcement.
Board directs Chief to contact resident and SLGA.

Promise Made: Chief will respond to resident and consult SLGA on data use.

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Increase to Fiscal Stabilization Reserve Limit

2026-08-20T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Police Board · August 20, 2026

Committee recommends raising Police Service reserve limit to 5%.
This reserve helps manage unexpected financial pressures.
Aims to avoid unexpected budget requests affecting taxes.

Debate Highlight: Increased volatility in IT, software, and collective agreement costs necessitates higher reserve.

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Board of Police Commissioners – 2026 Midyear Operating Budget Update

2026-08-20T12:00:00-06:00

Received as information · Police Board · August 20, 2026

Police Commission 2026 mid-year budget is on track.

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Appreciation to the Saskatoon Police Service

2026-08-20T12:00:00-06:00

Received as information · Police Board · August 20, 2026

Saskatoon Police Service receives positive community feedback.

Who's Affected: Community members who had positive interactions with police.

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By-Election for Saskatoon School Division No. 13

2026-08-12T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Governance & Priorities · August 12, 2026

City will conduct a by-election for School Division Ward 5.
By-election to fill a vacancy on October 28.
School Division will cover all by-election costs.

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City's Public Art Policy

2026-08-12T12:00:00-06:00

Governance & Priorities · August 12, 2026

Councillor Donauer proposed removing public art funding from large capital projects.
The funding stream allocates up to 1% of projects over $5M.
This policy has funded few projects since 2015.

Dissenting View: Councillor Dueck supported the motion

Spoke: Em Ironstar (Saskatchewan Arts Alliance), Deneh’Cho Thompson (Resident), John Penner (Resident), Jake Moore (Resident), Betsy Rosenwald (Resident), Bryn Rawlyk (Resident), Daniel Macdonald (Resident), Ella Dawn McGeough (Resident), Jean-Sébastien Gauthier (Konsei Cultural Council Square), Stephanie Bellefleur (Resident), Andrew Keith (Resident)

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Verbal Updates

2026-08-12T12:00:00-06:00

Governance & Priorities · August 12, 2026

City updates on preliminary partnership talks with Muscake Lake Cree Nation.

Promise Made: Administration committed to bi-monthly updates on Muscake Lake Cree Nation negotiations.

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Request for Policy Exception – Leisure Centre Naming Rights

2026-08-12T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended to Council · Governance & Priorities · August 12, 2026

Committee recommends policy exception for Shaw Center naming rights.
Private negotiation aims to maximize city revenue.
Council retains final approval on any naming rights agreement.

Promise Made: Administration will bring a broader sponsorship policy review in early 2027.

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Administration

2026-08-12T12:00:00-06:00

Governance & Priorities · August 12, 2026

City continues talks with Muscake Lake on facility revenue.
Memorandum of Understanding with Muscake Lake is 12 months.

Who's Affected: Muscake Lake is collaborating on potential revenue opportunities.

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Public Art Policy and Modern Erratics Project

2026-08-12T12:00:00-06:00

Defeated · Governance & Priorities · August 12, 2026

Modern Erratics Project installed three recycled material sculptures for $297,000.
Located at Material Recovery Center, Diefenbaker, and Forestry Farm Parks.
Council debated removing the public art funding policy.

Dissenting View: Councillor Parker supported removing funding, citing resident concerns about sidewalk repairs.

Spoke: Tristan Surtees (Solversal), Kelsey Ford (Resident), Em Ironstar (Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance), John Penner (Resident), Jake Moore (Resident), Betsy Rosenwald (Resident), Bryn Rawlyk (Resident), Daniel Macdonald (Resident), Ella Dawn McGeough (Resident), Jean-Sébastien Gauthier (Conseil Culturel Fransaskois), Stephanie Bellefleur (Resident), Andrew Keith (Resident), Godfred Yeboah (Resident)

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Direct Sale of 902 to 912 3rd Avenue North to Vox Developments Ltd. for Affordable Housing Development and Request to Sell Four Lots at 2401 Broadway Avenue

2026-08-05T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended to Council · Finance · August 5, 2026

Committee recommends direct sale of 902-912 3rd Avenue North for 58-64 affordable units.
This replaces a prior affordable housing plan for 2401 Broadway Avenue.
The Broadway Avenue site was unfeasible due to zoning and public opposition.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Donauer questioned direct sale, asking if it was the best deal for the land.

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Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority and Discover Saskatoon and their Roles in Saskatoon

2026-08-05T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended to Council · Finance · August 5, 2026

SREDA and Discover Saskatoon agreements will be monitored.
Progress will be reviewed before agreements expire.
Organizations are asked to bolster strategic collaboration.

Debate Highlight: Mayor Block praised clarity on roles and increased collaboration.

Spoke: Erin Lawson (Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority), Stephanie Pocha (Discover Saskatoon)

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Proposed Amendments to City Council Policy No. C03-003, Reserves for Future Expenditures and No. 6774, The Capital Reserve

2026-08-05T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended to Council · Finance · August 5, 2026

Consolidates several city reserve funds, reallocating $1.8M for parks.
Allows roadway reserve to fund land purchases for infrastructure.
Albert Community Centre repairs now use general maintenance reserve.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Pierce questioned wording on excess self-insured funds, seeking council's decision.

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Street Sweeping Performance Audit

2026-08-05T12:00:00-06:00

Finance · August 5, 2026

Street sweeping audit found no significant deficiencies.
Recommends strengthening corporate oversight for city services.

Debate Highlight: Councillor appreciated recommendations on performance management and contract oversight.

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Outstanding Audit Recommendations Follow-up

2026-08-05T12:00:00-06:00

Finance · August 5, 2026

Seven high-risk audit recommendations remain outstanding (May 2026).
Four concern Saskatoon Fire fleet asset management practices.
New Fire Asset Manager position will address fleet issues.
Business continuity management system expected complete by 2028.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Donnellard questioned slow progress on audit findings

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Potential Acquisition of Northwest Saskatoon Land for Future Development

2026-08-05T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended to Council · Finance · August 5, 2026

Committee recommends acquiring 160 acres in Northwest Saskatoon for $650,000.
Land from Esther Balaton Estate for future urban development.
Funding for acquisition comes from property realized reserve.

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Meewasin Valley Authority - March 31, 2026, Financial Statements

2026-08-05T12:00:00-06:00

Received as information · Finance · August 5, 2026

Meewasin Valley Authority's 2026 financial statements will be provided to Council.

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Downtown Business Improvement District – Public Realm Bench Removal Request

2026-08-05T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Planning & Dev · August 5, 2026

Council defers removing 25 downtown benches until September 2027.
City will evaluate downtown public amenities and maintenance programs.
City will explore a dedicated reporting line for businesses.

Debate Highlight: Administration stated removing benches does not stop social disorder, it just moves it.

Spoke: Sara Wheelwright (Resident)

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Lyle Sanderson Naming Proposal – Saskatoon Field House Track

2026-08-05T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended to Council · Planning & Dev · August 5, 2026

Committee recommends naming Saskatoon Field House track Lyle Sanderson.
This allows an exception to interior facility naming policy.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Jeffries argued both commemorative and corporate naming could coexist.

Spoke: Dale Yellowlees (Sanderson Naming Committee), Krista Bowles (Resident)

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Amendments to No. 9772, The Drainage

2026-08-05T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended to Council · Planning & Dev · August 5, 2026

Replaces mandatory drainage plans with commitment letters.
Simplifies building permits, reduces costs for infill.
Changes would take effect January 1, 2027.

Debate Highlight: Mayor Block opposed shifting drainage burden to existing neighbors.

Spoke: Margaret Thompson (Resident), Margaret Tompson (Resident), Robert Clipperton (Nutana Community Association)

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Repeal of No. 8757 and Council Policy No. C09-007, Development Appeals Board and Planning Appeals Committee Hearings: Reporting of Meetings and Decisions

2026-08-05T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended to Council · Planning & Dev · August 5, 2026

Removes an unused 2009 bylaw and a 1993 development appeals policy.
This cleanup does not affect current appeal processes.

Debate Highlight: City Solicitor clarified appeal decisions are delegated to the City Manager.

Spoke: Margaret Tompson (Resident)

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Community Grants Program Overview

2026-08-05T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Planning & Dev · August 5, 2026

City reviews how community grants are distributed to local groups.
Administration plans to formalize culture grants for multi-year funding.
No income-based assessment exists for youth sports subsidies.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Parker questioned the report's analysis of income levels for sports grants.

Spoke: Jeff Erbach (Resident)

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Request to Expand Saskatoon Sports Centre by Saskatoon Soccer Incorporated

2026-08-05T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Planning & Dev · August 5, 2026

Saskatoon Soccer Inc. plans to expand the Sports Centre.
Expansion is fully funded by Saskatoon Soccer Inc.
Adds 58 hours weekly of prime indoor turf.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Buck highlighted urgent need for expansion due to soccer's popularity and affordability.

Spoke: Jodi Blackwell (Saskatoon Soccer Incorporated)

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Smoking Restrictions

2026-08-05T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended to Council · Planning & Dev · August 5, 2026

Increase smoking setback distance from 3 to 10 metres.
Apply smoking restrictions to parking patios, medical marijuana.
Repeal outdated 1989 No Smoking Policy C06-001.

Debate Highlight: Councillor thanked staff for detailed review, aligning Saskatoon with modern cities.

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Request for Approval – 2026 National Trust Conference – Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee

2026-08-05T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Planning & Dev · August 5, 2026

Committee recommends funding three heritage committee members.
Up to $10,500 for 2026 National Trust Conference attendance.
Funds from existing Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee budget.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Jeffries moved to approve $10,500 from existing MHAC budgets.

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Climate Action Strategy

2026-08-04T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended to Council · Environment & Utilities · August 4, 2026

Recommends approving a Climate Action Strategy for Saskatoon.
It includes net zero and climate resilience playbooks.
Initiatives require future budget approval, not funded now.

Debate Highlight: Mayor Block noted the urban canopy unites the city and is a unique treasure.

Spoke: Carroll Chubb (Saskatoon Climate Hub), Caroline Dinter (SOS Trees Coalition)

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Water and Sewer Capital Preservation Program – Early Procurement

2026-08-04T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended to Council · Environment & Utilities · August 4, 2026

Committee recommends early contracts for 60% of 2027-2028 water/sewer projects.
This aims to improve contractor availability and reduce costs.
It would limit future budget flexibility for these programs.

Debate Highlight: Staff explained early procurement could lead to cost savings and smoother construction.

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Biosolids Project Update

2026-08-04T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended to Council · Environment & Utilities · August 4, 2026

Saskatoon needs new biosolids pipelines; Martensville gets water/wastewater.
R.M. of Corman Park conditions threaten 2028 project completion.
Committee recommends negotiating reasonable agreement with R.M. and Martensville.

Debate Highlight: Administration states R.M. conditions exceed their own easement policies.

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Noise Extension Requests – Six Special Events

2026-08-04T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Environment & Utilities · August 4, 2026

Committee recommends extended noise bylaw hours for six 2026 events.
Events are at Prairieland, Brighton Core, Shakespeare, Kinsmen Park.

Public Sentiment: Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan supported extensions for their two events.

Spoke: Terresa Strohan (Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan)

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Multi-Unit Garbage Program Changes

2026-08-04T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended to Council · Environment & Utilities · August 4, 2026

Multi-unit garbage program to shift to utility funding January 2028.
Property owners would pay utility fees based on bin size.
This replaces current funding through property taxes.

Debate Highlight: Staff explained two years of work needed for utility setup.

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FCM Municipal Fleet Electrification Application

2026-08-04T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended to Council · Environment & Utilities · August 4, 2026

Recommends applying for federal funding for 67 electric vehicles, 62 charging stations.
Project estimated to cost $1.7 million over three years.
Reduces 3,000 tons CO2 emissions over 10 years.

Environmental Impact: Advances city's zero emission vehicle roadmap and greenhouse gas reduction goals.

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Water, Wastewater and Storm Water Utilities 2025 Annual Report

2026-08-04T12:00:00-06:00

Received as information · Environment & Utilities · August 4, 2026

City utilities summarize 2025 operations and projects.
City fulfills public reporting on 2025 water works.

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Zachary De Francesco - Addressing Substandard Signalized Crosswalk Times

2026-08-04T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Transportation · August 4, 2026

Strong Towns YXE raised concerns about unsafe pedestrian crossing times.
City crosswalks may not meet current national safety standards.
Administration estimates five more years to update all signals.

Debate Highlight: Administration explained signal updates are complex, not just 'clicking a couple buttons'.

Spoke: Zachary De Francesco (Strong Towns YXC)

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Additional Information - Amendments to The Vehicles for Hire

2026-08-04T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Transportation · August 4, 2026

Sets a $9.50 large vehicle taxi fare.
Requires taxi brokerages to supply driver equipment.
Limits large vehicle fare to passenger-requested trips.

Debate Highlight: Administration explained the $9.50 fare flattens costs to cover vehicle capital.

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Enhanced Winter Maintenance Options for Streets Adjacent to High Density Senior Complexes

2026-08-04T12:00:00-06:00

Transportation · August 4, 2026

Improves snow clearing near 60 senior complexes for accessibility.
City explores three options for enhanced snow removal services.
Administration will develop cost estimates for these options.

Debate Highlight: Councillor questioned why resident service request data was excluded from the report.

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Contracted Winter Road Maintenance Performance Management

2026-08-04T12:00:00-06:00

Transportation · August 4, 2026

City monitors winter road maintenance contractor performance.
Poor contractor performance can lead to contract termination.
Contractors can be barred from future city bids.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Donauer emphasized focusing on best value, not just lowest price.

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Roadway and Sidewalk Capital Preservation Program – Early Procurement

2026-08-04T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended to Council · Transportation · August 4, 2026

Committee recommends early procurement for 2027-2028 road, sidewalk projects.
This two-year pilot covers up to 60% of program funding.
Aims to improve project delivery and competitive bidding.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Ford and Mayor Block praised the proposal as forward-thinking.

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Link (Bus Rapid Transit) Traffic Updates

2026-08-04T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended to Council · Transportation · August 4, 2026

Adds transit signal images and operating rules to bylaw.
Authorizes specific vehicles in dedicated transit lanes.
Prohibits unauthorized vehicles from transit lanes.
Amends Saskatoon Transit bus stop definitions.

Debate Highlight: Councillor raised concerns about SGI approval and potential legal jeopardy.

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Driver Safety and Unpaid Taxi Fares

2026-08-04T12:00:00-06:00

Transportation · August 4, 2026

City continues discussions on upfront taxi fares for driver safety.
Research compares operating expenses for small and large taxis.
Report on taxi fare changes expected Q4 2026 to Q1 2027.

Public Sentiment: Taxi drivers' union welcomes safety discussions, but opposes mandatory safety shields due to cost.

Spoke: Malik Draz (United Steelworkers Local 2014)

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Feasibility of Coordinating Priority Street Grading with Collection Schedules

2026-08-04T12:00:00-06:00

Transportation · August 4, 2026

City will not coordinate priority street snow grading with waste collection.
Will track complaints and document local street snow grading practices.

Public Sentiment: Resident surveys show high satisfaction with waste collection, no snow grading concerns.

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Saskatoon Transit

2026-07-29T12:00:00-06:00

First reading passed (11-0) · Council · July 29, 2026

New transit bylaw sets behavior expectations for riders.
It includes rules for child supervision on buses.
Also introduces public spitting and appeal board bylaws.

Debate Highlight: Councillors debated removing child supervision rules from the transit bylaw.

Spoke: Robert Clipperton (Bus Riders of Saskatoon), Melissa Naytowhow (Resident)

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Saskatoon Homelessness Action Plan

2026-07-29T12:00:00-06:00

Received as information · Council · July 29, 2026

Plan sets strategic priorities for affordable housing and collaboration.
City will monitor progress against key performance indicators.

Debate Highlight: City staff clarified council is not endorsing rental controls or mandating inclusionary zoning.

Spoke: Rob Wilgenhof (Resident), Karen Kobussen (Resident), Mathieu Gaudet (Resident), Gordon Taylor (Resident), Colleen Christopherson-Cote (Resident), Jodie Semkiw (Resident), Tammy MacFarlane (Resident)

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Fire Stations No. 10 and No. 11 – Budget Adjustment Request – Capital Project P.10074

2026-07-29T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Council · July 29, 2026

Increases budget for Fire Stations 10 and 11 by $2.55 million.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Dubois questioned if smaller fire station footprints would compromise staff comfort.

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2025 Audited Financial Statements and Financial Reports

2026-07-29T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Council · July 29, 2026

City's 2025 consolidated financial statements show $281.6 million surplus.
Accumulated surplus strengthened from $5.5 billion to $5.8 billion.
Tax revenues increased 6.6% due to 4.96% property tax hike.
City began investing in equities, showing $256,000 unrealized loss.

Promise Made: The 2025 annual report will be available on the city's website tomorrow.

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Data Centre Development in Saskatoon and Region - Administrative Report

2026-07-29T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Council · July 29, 2026

City requests report on data center development impacts.
Report to cover economic, environmental, and infrastructure effects.
Includes on-site power and district energy opportunities.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Ford stated the motion ensures informed decisions, not data center approval.

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Intent to Borrow - East Side Leisure Centre

2026-07-29T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Council · July 29, 2026

Borrows up to $31.7 million for recreation facilities.
Increases previous borrowing from $9.75 million.
Funds the East Side Leisure Centre's $95 million base.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Ford questioned if borrowing covers 6, 8, or 10-lane pool options.

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TCU Place Loan Authorization

2026-07-29T12:00:00-06:00

First reading passed (11-0) · Council · July 29, 2026

Authorizes a city loan to TCU Place.
Funds a new sound system for TCU Place.
City uses existing cash, not third-party borrowing.

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Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee

2026-07-29T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Council · July 29, 2026

Colin Ens Funk appointed to Heritage Committee until 2026.

Who's Affected: Colin Ens Funk serves as Meewasin Valley Authority representative.

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Proposed Rezoning – Eastern Portion of Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood and Aspen Ridge Village Square

2026-07-29T12:00:00-06:00

First reading passed (10-0) · Public Hearing · July 29, 2026

Rezones eastern Aspen Ridge for residential and mixed-use development.
Corrects zoning for Nila Koma Kanaka Park on Charmin Crescent.

Public Sentiment: Two residents raised concerns about increased traffic and parking from medium density.

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Proposed Rezoning – Taube Green – from FUD District to R1A District

2026-07-29T12:00:00-06:00

First reading passed (10-0) · Public Hearing · July 29, 2026

Rezones Brighton land near Taube Green to low-density residential.
New zoning permits one to four unit dwellings.

Public Sentiment: No public correspondence or speakers on the application.

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Saskatoon Homelessness Action Plan

2026-07-21T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended to Council · Governance & Priorities · July 21, 2026

City Council would reaffirm its leadership role in the Homelessness Action Plan.
Council would endorse performance indicators for monitoring progress.
Future budget requests for plan actions would require separate approval.

Debate Highlight: Karen Kobussen argued past plans failed, with 90% of funding serving, not solving, homelessness.

Spoke: Karen Kobussen (Saskatoon West Business Association), Rob Wilgenhof (Resident), Mathieu Gaudet (Métis Nation–Saskatchewan), Gordon Taylor (The Salvation Army), Colleen Christopherson-Cote (Saskatoon Poverty Reduction Partnership), Jodie Semkiw (Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service), Tammy MacFarlane (Ireland Is Here To Answer Questions Should There Be Any), Robert Lafontaine (Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership)

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Rise and Report

2026-07-21T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Governance & Priorities · July 21, 2026

No public report was provided from the in-camera meeting.
The committee met privately for over three hours.

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Downtown Event and Entertainment District – Indigenous Partnership Opportunity

2026-06-24T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended · Council · June 24, 2026

Saskatoon would explore a strategic partnership with Muskeg Lake Cree Nation.

Debate Highlight: City Manager stated an EOI would be disingenuous, likely leading to the same partner.

Spoke: Randy Pshebylo (Riversdale Business Improvement District), Chief Kelly Wolfe (Muskeg Lake Cree Nation), Jason Aebig (Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce), Stephanie Pocha (Discover Saskatoon), Cary Tarasoff (Resident)

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Response to Motions – Proposed New Development Incentives Policy

2026-06-24T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended · Council · June 24, 2026

Recommends new development incentives for established neighbourhoods.
Offers reduced tax abatements for larger housing projects.
Replaces two existing housing incentive policies.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Parker argued incentives without zoning tools are poor messaging.

Spoke: Patrick Wolfe (Resident)

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New Saskatoon Transit

2026-06-24T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended · Council · June 24, 2026

Recommends new transit bylaw, requiring kenneled animals.
Amends public spitting and appeal board bylaws.

Debate Highlight: Councillors debated child accompaniment rules

Spoke: Mary Fedun (Resident), Robert Clipperton (Bus Riders of Saskatoon)

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East Side Leisure Centre – Community Engagement Feedback and Options for Project Direction

2026-06-24T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Council · June 24, 2026

East Side Leisure Centre project proceeds with original scope, $95 million budget.
City explores YMCA partnership for operations.
Leisure Centre exempt from Net Zero energy policy.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Jeffries questioned administration's previous confidence in budget estimates.

Spoke: DeeAnn Mercier (YMCA of Saskatoon)

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Community Safety Update – Service Levels for Avenue C and Public Washroom Project

2026-06-24T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Council · June 24, 2026

Funds community safety services for Avenue C and public washroom.
Restores regular commissioner patrols in the Avenue C area.
Funding approved through December 31, 2026.

Equity Impact: Increased demand at Avenue C women's drop-in center and public washroom highlights vulnerability.

Spoke: Randy Pshebylo (Riversdale Business Improvement District), Timothy Cain (Resident)

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210 Pacific Avenue – Extension of Timeframe for Emergency Residential Shelter

2026-06-24T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Council · June 24, 2026

Extends 210 Pacific Avenue emergency shelter use for 8 months.
Lease and tax exemption for 210 Pacific Avenue also extended.
This allows completion of new 31st Street purpose-built shelter.

Debate Highlight: Staff clarified the city has limited control over the new shelter's construction timeline.

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Approval to Advance Servicing for the Joint-Use High School Site in the Holmwood Urban Centre

2026-06-24T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Council · June 24, 2026

Authorizes early servicing for Holmwood high school site, before concept plan approval.

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Material Recovery Center Expansion - Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund Project Approval

2026-06-24T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Council · June 24, 2026

Funds $4.7 million Material Recovery Centre expansion.
Exempts Household Hazardous Waste Facility from net-zero energy policy.

Unanswered Question: Delegate noted no site map or operating budget provided for hazardous waste facility.

Spoke: Sherry Tarasoff (Resident)

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Elmwood Community Hub-Homebase Project – Request to Purchase City of Saskatoon Titled Land

2026-06-24T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Public Hearing · June 24, 2026

Sells 1.2 acres of Nutana Kiwanis Park North to Elmwood Residences.
Funds Elmwood Community Hub-Homebase Project, including 42 affordable housing units.
Requires options to offset parkland loss in Nutana sector.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Dubois praised the project's inclusivity and long-term community benefits.

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Proposed Rezoning – Cowessess Road and Brighton Boulevard – From FUD and FUD(H) Districts to R1A, R1B, R2 and FUD(H) Districts

2026-06-24T12:00:00-06:00

First reading passed (10-0) · Public Hearing · June 24, 2026

Considers rezoning southern Brighton land for residential development.
Changes zoning from FUD to R1A, R1B, R2 districts.
Includes municipal reserve and wetland areas, not for development.

Promise Made: Staff confirmed wetlands and parks will not be developed.

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Proposed Rezoning – 400 Block Cowessess Terrace – R2 District to R1B District

2026-06-24T12:00:00-06:00

First reading passed (10-0) · Public Hearing · June 24, 2026

Enables specific low-density residential development in Brighton.
Changes 400 block Cowessess Terrace from R2 to R1B.
Corrects an earlier administrative oversight.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Donauer questioned if the City was the proponent and waived developer fees.

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Proposed Rezoning – Traeger Manor and Traeger Terrace – From FUD(H) District to R2 District

2026-06-24T12:00:00-06:00

First reading passed (10-0) · Public Hearing · June 24, 2026

Rezones land near Traeger Manor and Terrace to low-density residential.
Allows one to four unit dwellings in the Bright neighbourhood.

Public Sentiment: No public speakers or correspondence were received on this item.

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Zoning Text Amendments – Primary Dwellings in Established Neighbourhoods Sidewall Area and Door Sill Height

2026-06-23T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Municipal Planning · June 23, 2026

Increases front door sill height to 1.3 meters for new homes.
Raises allowable sidewall area by 10% for new builds.
Exempts some sidewall areas further from property lines.
Reinstates second-story size limit for garage suites.

Dissenting View: Councillor Derek expressed sadness that the sidewall area rule was not recommended for removal.

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Report of the Chair

2026-06-23T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Municipal Planning · June 23, 2026

1401 11th Street West rezoning was not approved.
Approved rezonings for 3rd Ave N, Aspen Ridge, Victoria Ave.
Approved zoning text amendments for suites and corner lots.

Who's Affected: Residents seeking garden, garage, or secondary suites and corner lot developers.

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Update on Truth, Reconciliation and Treaty Implementation Project

2026-06-18T12:00:00-06:00

Received as information · Police Board · June 18, 2026

Police Truth, Reconciliation, Treaty Implementation project is 81% complete.
Long-serving officers and new recruits receive five-day Indigenous training.
New Indigenous training module planned for police promotion exams.

Debate Highlight: Constable Shayna Lyndon developed the Indigenous training curriculum, now used by police colleges.

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Chief's Report

2026-06-18T12:00:00-06:00

Received as information · Police Board · June 18, 2026

Saskatoon Police hired 15 new recruits, including diverse members.
New recruits do not fully address police staffing shortages.
Transit policing initiative aims for nine dedicated officers by 2027.

Debate Highlight: Chief McBride stated the police service is prepared to hire over strength for special constables.

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Implications of Separation Distances for City - Identified Sites

2026-06-16T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Governance & Priorities · June 16, 2026

City will research provincial and Western Canadian rules for shelters near childcare.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Dubois emphasized balancing safety for vulnerable children and homeless individuals.

Spoke: Sara Wheelwright (Downtown Saskatoon Business Improvement District), Shawna Nelson (Downtown Saskatoon Business Improvement District)

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Community Safety Update – Service Levels for Avenue C and Public Washroom Project

2026-06-16T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Governance & Priorities · June 16, 2026

Increases security patrols at Avenue C and public washroom.
Funds $128,000 for enhanced continuous and overnight coverage.
Addresses increased social disorder near community service sites.

Debate Highlight: Councillor Dubois expressed frustration over city funding provincial responsibilities.

Spoke: Timothy Cain (Vandagar Property Management)

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Referral List – Governance and Priorities Committee – June

2026-06-16T12:00:00-06:00

Governance & Priorities · June 16, 2026

Council reviewed referrals and inquiries to administration from GPC and Council.

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Proposed Amendments to City Council Policy C03-036, Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget Policy

2026-06-16T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended to Council · Governance & Priorities · June 16, 2026

Removes prescribed indicative property tax rate process.
Allows more flexibility for setting future tax targets.
Updates budget policy's contingency wording.

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Procedures and Committees – Communications from Council Appointed Boards and Committees

2026-06-16T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended to Council · Governance & Priorities · June 16, 2026

Committee recommends prioritizing speakers from city boards and committees.
Creates a specific agenda spot for their communications.

Who's Affected: Affects speakers from advisory committees, board of revision, and other city bodies.

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Rise and Report

2026-06-16T12:00:00-06:00

Approved · Governance & Priorities · June 16, 2026

Appointments to boards and committees reported June 24, 2026.

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Information Reports

2026-06-16T12:00:00-06:00

Received as information · Governance & Priorities · June 16, 2026

Five information reports were presented.

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Memo - Heritage Grant Funding Summary

2026-06-15T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended · Heritage · June 15, 2026

Façade and Building Refresh Grants use $60,000 from mill rate.
Heritage Conservation Grants are funded through a heritage reserve.
Saskatoon's 113 identified heritage properties lack formal protection.

Unanswered Question: Cost estimate for Civic Conservatory restoration and operation was unavailable.

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Discussion - Heritage Plan and Policy

2026-06-15T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended · Heritage · June 15, 2026

Committee discusses re-including "intangible heritage" in policy.
Members will research past reports and city archives.

Debate Highlight: Staff provided background on intangible heritage concepts and definitions.

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Work Plan and Referrals to Standing Policy

2026-06-15T12:00:00-06:00

Heritage · June 15, 2026

Committee defers heritage policy revisions to September.
Explores new formats for Heritage Awards due to budget.
Researches intangible heritage definitions for future policy.

Debate Highlight: Chair notes $17,000 budget insufficient for Heritage Awards dinner event.

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Discussion - Heritage Awards Program Future

2026-06-15T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended · Heritage · June 15, 2026

Budget constraints limit large-scale Heritage Awards events.
Committee considers simpler awards, possibly with existing events.
Exploring partnerships with Design Council or WDM Heritage Festival.

Debate Highlight: Awards program needs to be annual to grow and build participation.

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Heritage and Design Coordinator B. Prima

2026-06-15T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended · Heritage · June 15, 2026

Committee considers removing heritage status from St. Mark's Church.
Owners plan to sell and redevelop the North Park site.

Debate Highlight: Request to remove heritage status without a demolition permit is atypical.

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Report of the Chair

2026-06-15T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended · Heritage · June 15, 2026

Committee recommends funding for heritage conference attendance.
Committee sent a letter requesting specific column repairs.

Promise Made: Chairperson will attend the August 5, 2026, PDCS meeting to answer questions.

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Budget - Statement of Expenditures

2026-06-15T12:00:00-06:00

Recommended · Heritage · June 15, 2026

Committee reviewed $17,082 in expenditures.

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Report of the Chair

2026-06-11T12:00:00-06:00

Diversity & Inclusion · June 11, 2026

No verbal update was provided by the Chair.

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