PUBLIC MINUTES

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

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

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 Mayor Block

    That the agenda be confirmed as presented.


    In Favour: (4)Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Grier
    Absent: (3)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Santos Ong, and Commissioner Timon


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.3
Declaration of Conflict of Interest

 

There are no declarations of conflict of interest.

1.4
Adoption of Minutes

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS - PUBLIC_Feb20_2025 - English.pdf
  • Moved By:Commissioner Lagimodiere

    That the minutes of the public Board of Police Commissioners meeting held on February 20, 2025, be adopted.


    In Favour: (4)Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Grier
    Absent: (3)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Santos Ong, and Commissioner Timon


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.5
Delegations

 

1.6
Chair's Report

 

Chair Greyeyes spoke to the following:

  • Participating in the planning of the CAPG Conference meeting, taking place August 14-16, 2025, in Victoria. Registration is now open.
  • Attended Saskatoon Police Association training on March 17, 2025. 
  • Moved By:Commissioner Lagimodiere

    That the information be received. 


    In Favour: (4)Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Grier
    Absent: (3)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Santos Ong, and Commissioner Timon


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.7
Chief's Report

 

Chief McBride spoke to the following:

  • SPS are engaging in consultation to develop the foundation for the 2025 and beyond strategic plan. 
  • Welcomed and hosted her honour Bernadette McIntyre for the presentation of Kings Coronation medals. 
  • SPS is hosting their annual diversity breakfast on March 21, 2025. 
  • Travelled to Red Deer to visit the Child Advocacy Centre. 
  • SPS are fully engaged in the work of combatting the presence of fentanyl in Saskatoon.
  • In the final stages of putting together an operational plan regarding enforcement of bear spray possession and use in the community.
  • Attended the Riversdale Business Improvement District townhall meeting on March 17, 2025.
  • Attended the child advocacy centre fundraising event on March 18, 2025.
  • Attended the FASD Network information night on March 19, 2025.
  • Attending the Nowruz Persian New Year celebration on March 21, 2025. 
  • Attending the Black Business Expo on March 22, 2025. 

Chief McBride responded to questions of the Board. 

  • Moved By:Commissioner Grier

    That the information be received. 


    In Favour: (4)Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Grier
    Absent: (3)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Santos Ong, and Commissioner Timon


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.8
Environmental Scan

 

2.
CORRESPONDENCE/CITY COUNCIL REFERRALS

 

3.
ROUTINE/STATISTICAL REPORTS

 

3.1
2024 Operating Budget Variance

This item has attachments. 
1.SPS Report - Public - 2024 Operating Budget Variance.pdf
2.Attachment 1 Budget Variance Report.pdf

A report of the Chief of Police was provided. 

Chief McBride introduced the matter and SPS Executive Director Arscott presented the report. 

  • Moved By:Commissioner Grier

    That the information be received. 


    In Favour: (4)Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Grier
    Absent: (3)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Santos Ong, and Commissioner Timon


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.2
Annual Missing Persons Reporting - January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.SPS Report - Public - Missing Persons Annual Report.pdf

A report of the Chief of Police was provided. 

Chief McBride introduced the matter. Sargent Moser presented the report and responded to questions of the Board. 

  • Moved By:Commissioner Mayor Block

    That the information be received. 


    In Favour: (4)Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Grier
    Absent: (3)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Santos Ong, and Commissioner Timon


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.3
Traffic Unit and Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (Saskatoon) 2024 Annual Reports

This item has attachments. 
1.SPS Report - Public - Traffic 2024 Annual Report.pdf
2.Attachment 1 2024 Traffic Unit Annual Report.pdf
3.Attachment 2 2024 SPS CTSS Annual Report.pdf

A report of the Chief of Police was provided. 

Chief McBride introduced the matter. Inspector Landry presented the report and together with Chief McBride they responded to questions of the Board.

  • Moved By:Commissioner Grier

    That the information be received. 


    In Favour: (4)Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Grier
    Absent: (3)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Santos Ong, and Commissioner Timon


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.4
Saskatoon Police Association Arbitration Update

This item has attachments. 
1.SPS Report - Public - Saskatoon Police Association Binding Arbitration Impact.pdf

A report of the Chief of Police was provided.

Chief McBride presented the report. 

  • Moved By:Commissioner Grier

    That the information be received. 


    In Favour: (4)Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Grier
    Absent: (3)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Santos Ong, and Commissioner Timon


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.
RESPONSES TO BOARD REFERRALS

 

5.
OTHER

 

5.1
Board of Police Commissioners - 2024 Strategic Plan Status Report

This item has attachments. 
1.2024 Strategic Plan Status Report.pdf

The Board of Police Commissioners 2024 Strategic Plan Status Report was provided. 

BPC Communication Consultant Nyirfa presented the report. 

  • Moved By:Commissioner Lagimodiere

    That the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners 2024 Strategic Plan Status Report be approved as presented and posted to the Board's website for public information.


    In Favour: (4)Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Grier
    Absent: (3)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Santos Ong, and Commissioner Timon


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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 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: (4)Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Grier
    Absent: (3)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Santos Ong, and Commissioner Timon


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.
RISE AND REPORT

 

The Board convened In Camera at 2:27 p.m. with the following in attendance:

  • All Board members (with the exception of Commissioners Timon, Jeffries and Santos Ong)
  • SPS Administration
  • Board Solicitor Edmondson
  • Communications Consultant Nyirfa
  • HR Manager Braun
  • Constable Taylor
  • City Clerk Tittemore
  • A/Secretary Janzen

HR Manager Braun, Constable Taylor and Director Arscott with the exception of Deputy Chief Haye, Chief McBride, and Director of Legal Services Smith left the meeting at 2:48 p.m.

Deputy Chief Haye and Director of Legal Services Smith left the meeting at 3:14 p.m.

Chief McBride left the meeting at 3:22 p.m.

Board Solicitor Edmondson left the meeting at 3:41 p.m.

The Board completed its In Camera session at 3:49 p.m. and reconvened publicly to rise and report, as follows:

  • Moved By:Commissioner Lagimodiere

    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: (4)Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Lagimodiere, and Commissioner Grier
    Absent: (3)Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Santos Ong, and Commissioner Timon


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.
ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 3:51 p.m.

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