PUBLIC AGENDA
GOVERNANCE AND PRIORITIES
COMMITTEE

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 9:30 A.m. - 5:30 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

Committee Members:

• Deputy Mayor S. Ford, Chair
• Mayor C. Block
• Councillor T. Davies
• Councillor R. Donauer
• Councillor B. Dubois
• Councillor Z. Jeffries
• Councillor K. MacDonald
• Councillor J. Parker
• Councillor R. Pearce
• Councillor S. Timon

Submissions providing comments and/or requesting to speak will be accepted for public meetings using the online form at Saskatoon.ca/write-letter-council committees. If your submission includes a request to speak, you will be contacted by a representative from the City Clerk’s Office with further information. Submissions will be accepted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Monday the week of the meeting.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The Chair will call the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People and confirm roll call.

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Recommendation

  That the agenda be confirmed as presented.

   

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommendation

  That the minutes of meeting of the Governance and Priorities Committee dated July 16, 2025, be adopted. 

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

6.1

Decision Reports

6.1.1

2026 – 2035 Major Capital Funding Plan [GPC2025-0802]

A report of the Corporate Financial Services Division is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the Governance and Priorities Committee approve the 2026 – 2035 Major Capital Funding Plan as presented (Option 1), subject to approval by City Council of the project budgets.

6.2

Approval Reports

6.2.1

South Saskatchewan River Watershed Stewards Update and SAW Membership Proposal [GPC2025-0801]

A report of the Utilities and Environment Division is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the Governance and Priorities Committee recommend to City Council to pass a resolution to accept the Annual Scholarship proposal from SAW and pursue program development.

6.3

Information Reports

6.3.1

2026/2027 Business Plan and Budget Options [GPC2025-0401]

A report of the Corporate Financial Services Division is provided.

• Recommendation

  That the information be received.

7.

MOTIONS (notice previously given)

8.

URGENT BUSINESS

9.

GIVING NOTICE

10.

VERBAL UPDATES

10.1

Council Members - Her Worship the Mayor, FCM/SUMA, Boards, Committees and Commissions

10.2

Administration

11.

REQUESTS TO SPEAK (new matters)

12.

COMMUNICATIONS (requiring the direction of the Committee)

13.

IN CAMERA SESSION

• Recommendation

  That the Committee move In Camera to consider the following items.

13.1

Cybersecurity Program Update

[In Camera - Economic/Financial and Other Interests - Sections 17(1)(f) and (g) of LAFOIP]

13.2

Strategic Planning

[In Camera - Section 97(4) of The Cities Act]

13.3

Verbal Updates

13.3.1

Council Members - Her Worship the Mayor; FCM/SUMA; Boards, Committees & Commissions; Personnel Subcommittee (if required)

13.3.2

Administration

13.3.2.1

City Manager Updates

[In Camera - Sections 13, 14(1), 15(1), 16(1), 17, 18(1), 19, 20 and 21 of LAFOIP]

13.4

Appointments - Boards, Commissions and Committees [CK 225-4-3]

[In Camera - Consultations/Deliberations; Personal Information - Sections 16(1)(b) and (d) and 28 of LAFOIP]

13.4.1

Appointments - Saskatoon Accessibility Advisory Committee

13.4.2

Appointment - Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee

13.4.3

Resignation - Social Services Sub-Committee - Assistance to Community Groups - Cash Grants Program

13.4.4

Resignation - Remai Modern Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Board of Directors

14.

RISE AND REPORT

15.

ADJOURNMENT