PUBLIC MINUTES

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

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Committee Room E, Ground Floor, City Hall
PRESENT:
  • Commissioner J. Lagimodiere, A/Chair
  • Commissioner Mayor C. Block
  • Commissioner S. Greyeyes, via teleconference
  • Commissioner K. Grier
  • Commissioner Z. Jeffries
  • Commissioner J. Santos Ong
  • Commissioner S. Timon
ALSO PRESENT:
  • Chief C. McBride
  • Deputy Chief D. Pringle
  • SPS Solicitor A. Smith
  • SPS Executive Director M. Arscott
  • BPC Solicitor S. Edmondson
  • BPC Communication Consultant L. Nyirfa
  • City Clerk A. Tittemore
  • Secretary P. Walter

1.
MINUTES/DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

 

1.1
Call to Order

 

A/Chair Block called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People and confirmed roll call.

1.2
Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair

 

City Council, at its Regular Business Meetings held on November 27, 2024 and December 18, 2024 made the following appointments:


Appointed to the end of 2025

  • Councillors Jeffries and Timon

Reappointed to the end of 2026

  • Shirley Greyeyes

The Board was requested to appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025. Commissioner Greyeyes was appointed Chair and Commissioner Lagimodiere was appointed Vice-Chair for 2024.

  • Moved By:Commissioner Lagimodiere

    That the Board of Police Commissioners appoint Shirley Greyeyes as Chair for 2025.


    In Favour: (7)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, Commissioner Santos Ong, Commissioner Grier, and Commissioner Timon


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • Moved By:Commissioner Greyeyes

    That the Board of Police Commissioners appoint John Lagimodiere as Vice-Chair for 2025.


    In Favour: (7)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, Commissioner Santos Ong, Commissioner Grier, and Commissioner Timon


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    Commissioner Greyeyes excused herself from the meeting at 1:20 p.m. 

    Commissioner Lagimodiere assumed the Chair.


1.3
Confirmation of Agenda

 
  • Moved By:Commissioner Santos Ong

    That the agenda be confirmed as presented.


    In Favour: (6)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Lagimodiere, Commissioner Santos Ong, Commissioner Grier, and Commissioner Timon
    Absent: (1)Commissioner Greyeyes


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.4
Declaration of Conflict of Interest

 

There are no declarations of conflict of interest.

1.5
Adoption of Minutes

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC_Dec19_2024 - English.pdf
  • Moved By:Commissioner Santos Ong

    That the minutes of the public Board of Police Commissioners meeting held on December 19, 2024, be adopted.


    In Favour: (6)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Lagimodiere, Commissioner Santos Ong, Commissioner Grier, and Commissioner Timon
    Absent: (1)Commissioner Greyeyes


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.6
Delegations

 

1.6.1
Dion Waniandy - General Policing Concerns

This item has attachments. 
1.Request to Speak - Dion Waniandy - Body Worn Cameras_Redacted.pdf

A request to speak from Dion Waniandy, dated January 3, 2025 was provided.

It was noted Mr. Waniandy was not present.

1.7
Chair's Report

 

1.8
Chief's Report

 

Chief McBride provided a verbal report on the following:

  • Constable Jamie Ong and his daughter, Kherington, ran a fundraiser campaign with SPS staff for the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation and raised over $8,000.
  • January 18, 2025 - Attended Champions for Change Gala hosted by The People Bridge Advocacy.
  • January 25, 2025 - Participating in the 2025 Polar Plunge located at Cabela’s.
  • January 28 to 30, 2025 – Attending the National Chiefs of Police round table meeting.
  • January 31, 2025 – Feast and Round Dance event.
  • February 6, 2025 – Deputy Chief Pringle will be attending a panel discussion as part of Black History Month.
  • Saskatoon Police Service has partnered with Advanis to conduct a public external satisfaction survey.
  • Community Consultation is scheduled for February 27, 2025.
  • Constable Shaina Lynden developed a week-long indigenous studies course for the new recruits coming back from Police College.
  • Superintendent Pellerin will be retiring January 31, 2025. James Oliver will be promoted to Superintendent and Doug McNeil will be promoted to Inspector, February 1, 2025.
  • Moved By:Commissioner Grier

    That the information be received.


    In Favour: (6)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Lagimodiere, Commissioner Santos Ong, Commissioner Grier, and Commissioner Timon
    Absent: (1)Commissioner Greyeyes


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.9
Environmental Scan

 

2.
CORRESPONDENCE/CITY COUNCIL REFERRALS

 

3.
ROUTINE/STATISTICAL REPORTS

 

3.1
Appreciation to the Saskatoon Police Service

This item has attachments. 
1.SPS Report - Public - Appreciation to the Saskatoon Police Service_Redacted.pdf

A report of the Chief of Police was provided.

Chief McBride introduced the item. Director of Public Relations & Strategic Communications Edwards presented the report.

Deputy Chief Pringle responded to questions of the Board along with Chief McBride and SPS Executive Director Arscott.

  • Moved By:Commissioner Santos Ong

    That the information be received.


    In Favour: (6)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Lagimodiere, Commissioner Santos Ong, Commissioner Grier, and Commissioner Timon
    Absent: (1)Commissioner Greyeyes


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.2
Saskatoon Police Service 2025 Business Plan

This item has attachments. 
1.SPS Report - Public - SPS 2025 Business Plan.pdf
2.Attach 1 - SPS 2025 Business Plan.pdf

A report of the Chief of Police was provided.

Chief McBride introduced the item. Director of Police Information and Planning Stewart presented the report with a PowerPoint.

Chief McBride responded to questions of the Board along with Deputy Chief Pringle and SPS Executive Director Arscott.

  • Moved By:Commissioner Timon

    That the information be received.


    In Favour: (6)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Lagimodiere, Commissioner Santos Ong, Commissioner Grier, and Commissioner Timon
    Absent: (1)Commissioner Greyeyes


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.3
Update on Office of the Treaty Commissioner Truth, Reconciliation and Treaty Implementation Project

This item has attachments. 
1.SPS Report - Public - OTC Update.pdf
2.Attach 1 - OTC Recommendation INFOGRAPHIC PDF.pdf

A report of the Chief of Police was provided.

Chief McBride introduced the item. SPS Executive Director Arscott presented the report and responded to questions of the Board along with Chief McBride.

  • Moved By:Commissioner Santos Ong

    That the information be received.


    In Favour: (6)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Lagimodiere, Commissioner Santos Ong, Commissioner Grier, and Commissioner Timon
    Absent: (1)Commissioner Greyeyes


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.
RESPONSES TO BOARD REFERRALS

 

5.
OTHER

 

5.1
2025/2026 Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG) Membership Renewal

This item has attachments. 
1.Invoice_4905_from_Canadian_Association_of_Police_Governance.pdf

An invoice from the Canadian Association of Police Governance, dated January 9, 2025, was provided.

  • Moved By:Commissioner Jeffries

    That the Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG) membership be renewed at the cost of $5,545.00.


    In Favour: (6)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Lagimodiere, Commissioner Santos Ong, Commissioner Grier, and Commissioner Timon
    Absent: (1)Commissioner Greyeyes


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.
BOARD INQUIRIES/NOTICES OF MOTION

 

7.
IN CAMERA SESSION

 
  • Moved By:Commissioner Santos Ong

    That the Board move In Camera to consider matters exempt to the public under its Governance Policy No. 12.4, Section 10(2) of The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners Bylaw No. 7531, Section 27(15) of The Police Act, 1990, and Section 16(1)(b) and (d), 21 and 28 of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.


    In Favour: (6)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Lagimodiere, Commissioner Santos Ong, Commissioner Grier, and Commissioner Timon
    Absent: (1)Commissioner Greyeyes


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    The public meeting recessed at 2:07 p.m.


8.
RISE AND REPORT

 

The Board convened In Camera at 2:30 p.m. with the following in attendance:

  • All Board members (with the exception of Commissioner Greyeyes)
  • SPS Administration
  • Board Solicitor Edmondson
  • Communications Consultant Nyirfa
  • City Clerk Tittemore
  • Secretary Walter

SPS Administration left the meeting at 3:58 p.m. with the exception of Chief McBride

Chief McBride left the meeting at 4:16 p.m.

Board Solicitor Edmondson left the meeting at 4:41 p.m.

Commissioner Timon left the meeting at 4:58 p.m.

Communications Consultant Nyirfa left the meeting at 5:01 p.m.

The Board completed its In Camera session at 5:02 p.m. and reconvened publicly to rise and report, as follows:

  • Moved By:Commissioner Santos Ong
    1. That the Board of Police Commissioners request the City Clerk advertise for the vacancies on the Retirement Plan for Employees of the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners (Original) and the Saskatoon Police Pension (New); and
    2. That the information and discussion remain In Camera under its Governance Policy No. 12.4, Section 10(2) of The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners Bylaw No. 7531, Section 27(15) of The Police Act, 1990, and Sections 16(1)(c) and (d), 21 and 28 of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

    In Favour: (5)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Lagimodiere, Commissioner Santos Ong, and Commissioner Grier
    Absent: (2)Commissioner Greyeyes, and Commissioner Timon


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 5:04 p.m.

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