PUBLIC MINUTES

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1:00 P.m. - 2:00 P.m.

Committee Room E, Ground Floor, City Hall

PRESENT:

• Commissioner S. Greyeyes, Chair
• Commissioner J. Lagimodiere, Vice-Chair
• Commissioner Mayor C. Block
• Commissioner K. Grier
• Commissioner Z. Jeffries
• Commissioner J. Santos Ong
• Commissioner S. Timon

ALSO PRESENT:

• Chief C. McBride, Saskatoon Police Service
• Deputy Chief D. Pringle, Saskatoon Police Service
• Deputy Chief D. Solie, Saskatoon Police Service
• Executive Director of Corporate Services M. Arscott, Saskatoon Police Service
• Solicitor S. Edmondson, Board of Police Commissioners
• Communication Consultant L. Nyirfa, Board of Police Commissioners
• City Clerk A. Tittemore
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant

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1.

MINUTES/DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

1.1

Call to Order

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

1.2

Confirmation of Agenda

• Moved By: Commissioner Timon

  That the agenda be confirmed as presented.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.3

Declaration of Conflict of Interest

There are no declarations of conflict of interest.

1.4

Adoption of Minutes

• Moved By: Commissioner Lagimodiere

  That the minutes of the public Board of Police Commissioners meeting held on  August 21, 2025, be adopted.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.5

Delegations

1.6

Chair's Report

Chair Commissioner Greyeyes provided the following verbal report:

• The Chair  thanked Commissioner Lajimodiere for chairing the August meeting in her absence.
• The Chair and Chief have been in regular communication regarding ongoing matters.
• Appreciation was expressed for the Chief and staff's efforts in managing current events.
• A communique was sent to police service members to keep them informed, with positive feedback received.

• Moved By: Commissioner Santos Ong

  That the information be received.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.7

Chief's Report

Chief McBride provided the following verbal report.

• The Chief attended a provincial funding announcement with Commissioner Mayor Block.
• Saskatoon Police Service hosted the Diversity Disco event, which was well attended.
• The Chief presented on policing approaches at the Governance and Priorities Committee in September.
• Upcoming activities include hosting government officials at the Youth Advocacy Center, participating in the STC reconciliation powwow, and joining the Sanctum 36-hour homeless challenge.
• The Chief will also participate in a Métis cultural eating contest.

• Moved By: Commissioner Grier

  That the information be received.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.8

Environmental Scan

2.

CORRESPONDENCE/CITY COUNCIL REFERRALS

2.1

Preliminary 2026 and 2027 Financial Forecast [GPC2025-0602]

City Council, at its meeting held on June 25, 2025, considered the above-noted matter and resolved, in part, that the Board of Police Commissioners be requested to report on potential budget reductions that would reduce their total funding ask by up to 4%.

City Clerk Tittemore introduced the matter.  

• Moved By: Commissioner Lagimodiere

  That the Saskatoon Police Service report on potential budget reductions that would reduce their total funding ask by up to 4%.  

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2.2

Ashu Solo - 50 Additional Recommendations for Enhancing the Saskatoon Police Service

A communication from Ashu Solo, dated September 8, 2025 was provided.  

• Moved By: Commissioner Santos Ong

  That the information be received.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

ROUTINE/STATISTICAL REPORTS

3.1

Board of Police Commissioners - 2025 Midyear Operating Budget Update

A report of the Office of the Chief dated September 5, 2025 was provided.

Executive Director Arscott presented the Board's 2025 midyear operating budget.  

• Moved By: Commissioner Grier

  That the information be received.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.

RESPONSES TO BOARD REFERRALS

5.

OTHER

6.

BOARD INQUIRIES/NOTICES OF MOTION

7.

IN CAMERA SESSION

• Moved By: Commissioner Lagimodiere

  That the Board move In Camera to consider matters exempt to the public under 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 Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, Commissioner Santos Ong, Commissioner Grier, and Commissioner Timon
  Absent: (1)	Commissioner Mayor Block

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  The public meeting recessed at 1:30 p.m.

  
  

8.

RISE AND REPORT

The Board convened In Camera at 1:42 p.m. with the following in attendance:

• All Board members
• SPS Administration
• Board Solicitor Edmondson
• Communications Consultant Nyirfa
• City Clerk Tittemore
• Deputy City Clerk Bryant

Chief McBride left the meeting at 2:50 p.m.

Board Solicitor Edmondson left the meeting at 2:52 p.m.

The Board completed its In Camera session at 3:05 p.m. and reconvened publicly to rise and report, as follows:

• Moved By: Commissioner Lagimodiere

  That the information and discussion remain In Camera under 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: (7)

  Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, Commissioner Santos Ong, Commissioner Grier, and Commissioner Timon

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.