MINUTES

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

PRESENT:

• Her Worship, Mayor C. Block, in the Chair
• Councillor T. Davies, in person at 9:30 a.m., via teleconference at 7:08 p.m.
• Councillor R. Donauer
• Councillor B. Dubois
• Councillor S. Ford
• Councillor Z. Jeffries, in person at 9:30 a.m., via teleconference at 7:08 p.m.
• Councillor H. Kelleher
• Councillor K. MacDonald, via teleconference
• Councillor J. Parker
• Councillor R. Pearce

ABSENT:

• Councillor S. Timon

ALSO PRESENT:

• City Manager J. Jorgenson
• City Solicitor C. Yelland
• City Clerk A. Tittemore
• Committee Assistant K. Sipes
• Committee Assistant M. Lasby, at 7:08 p.m.

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1.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND CALL TO ORDER

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

2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Kelleher
  1. That the letter submitting comments from Derek Cameron, Strong Towns YXE, dated March 19, 2026, be added to item 8.2.1;
  2. That the following letters be added to item 8.5.2:
     • Requesting to Speak: 
       • Candace Savage, Swale Watchers, dated March 22, 2026;
       • Murray Hidlebaugh, Saskatchewan Environmental Society, dated March 23, 2026;
       • Joanne Blythe, Wild About Saskatoon, dated March 23, 2026;
     • Submitting Comments:
       • Sheri Benning, dated March 20, 2026;
       • Patti Feist, dated March 20, 2026;
       • Jordy Richard, dated March 20, 2026;
       • Geoffrey Svenkeson, dated March 20, 2026;
       • Gregory Morrison, dated March 20, 2026;
       • Karen Wood, dated March 20, 2026;
       • Carol Kavanagh, dated March 20, 2026; 
       • Sheldon Moellenbeck, dated March 20, 2026; 
       • Kathryn Trembach, dated March 20, 2026; 
       • Christel Kleingeld, dated March 20, 2026;
       • Holly Dunlop, dated March 20, 2026;
       • Amanda Lalonde, dated March 20, 2026; 
       • Jennifer Briere, dated March 20, 2026; 
       • Jessica Rideout, dated March 20, 2026; 
       • Kim Zuk, dated March 21, 2026; 
       • Michelle Breker, dated March 21, 2026; 
       • Joanne Augusta, dated March 21, 2026; 
       • Margaret Dolter, dated March 21, 2026; 
       • Dennis Ryan, dated March 21, 2026;
       • Terri Peterson, dated March 21, 2026; 
       • Kirk Larson, dated March 21, 2026; 
       • Laura Garratt, dated March 21, 2026; 
       • Stephanie Kepler, dated March 21, 2026; 
       • Eric Shearer, dated March 21, 2026; 
       • Barbara Campbell, dated March 22, 2026; 
       • Tom Gode, SOS Trees Coalition, dated March 22, 2026; 
       • Kerry McNamara, dated March 22, 2026; 
       • Rosanne Alain, SOS Trees Coalition, dated March 22, 2026; 
       • Zsuzsanna Papp, dated March 22, 2026; 
       • Pat Dowd, dated March 22, 2026; 
       • Margaret Corbett, dated March 22, 2026; 
       • Kristie Romanow, dated March 22, 2026; 
       • Lucas Boychuk, dated March 22, 2026; 
       • Ron Jensen, dated March 22, 2026; 
       • Garret Gartner, dated March 22, 2026; 
       • Melanie Cole, dated March 22, 2026; 
       • Richard Kerbes, dated March 22, 2026; 
       • Stephanie Siemens, dated March 22, 2026; 
       • Tina Bertoncini, dated March 22, 2026; 
       • Cathy Holtslander, dated March 22, 2026; 
       • Madison Pascal, dated March 23, 2026; 
       • Joan Stephens, dated March 23, 2026; 
       • Stewart Coles, dated March 23, 2026; 
       • Katherine Lupul, dated March 23, 2026;
       • Judith Cheesbrough, dated March 23, 2026;
       • Valerie Martz, dated March 23, 2026;
       • Hannah Pilat, dated March 23, 2026;
       • Alexa Pierce, dated March 23, 2026;
       • Emily  Lischynski, dated March 23, 2026;
       • Fiona Boulet, dated March 23, 2026;
       • Madeline Berezowski, dated March 23, 2026;
       • Hannah Dyer-Heynen, dated March 23, 2026;
       • Caroline Dinter, dated March 23, 2026;
       • Martha Carter, dated March 23, 2026;
       • Kristen Sarmiento, dated March 23, 2026;
       • David Forbes, dated March 23, 2026;
       • Kevin Stewart, dated March 23, 2026;
       • Helen Pridmore, dated March 23, 2026; 
       • Jory Cadman, dated March 23, 2026;
       • Murray Hidlebaugh, dated March 23, 2026; 
       • Dan Ronis, dated March 23, 2026;
       • Elise Lehmann, dated March 23, 2026;
       • James J. Dynes, dated March 23, 2026;
       • Richard Huziak, dated March 23, 2026;
       • Matthew Stefanson, dated March 23, 2026;
       • Victoria Martinez, dated March 23, 2026;
       • Denise Beaulieu, Swale Watchers, dated March 23, 2026;
       • Sharon Ceslak, dated March 23, 2026;
  3. That the following letters be added to item 10.1.1:
     • Requesting to Speak:
       • Elanne Krainyk, TCU Place Board Chair, dated March 19, 2026;
     • Submitting Comments:
       • Sherry Tarasoff, dated March 23, 2026;
  4. That the following letters be added to item 10.1.2:
     • Requesting to Speak:
       • Frank Regier, dated March 20, 2026;
     • Submitting Comments:
       • Sherry Tarasoff, dated March 23, 2026;
  5. That the items with speakers be considered immediately following consideration of the consent agenda:
     • 8.5.2 -
       • Candace Savage;
       • Murray Hidlebaugh;
       • Joanne Blythe;
     • 10.1.1 -  
       • Trevor Jacek;
       • Elanne Krainyk;
     • 10.1.2 - Frank Regier;
  6. That the following amended attachments be added to item 11.2.2:
     • Appendix 1: Bylaw No. 10165;
     • Appendix 2: Bylaw No. 10166; and
  7. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Pearce
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

3.1

Councillor MacDonald - 2026 Budget Approval - Business Improvement District [FI2026-0303]

Councillor MacDonald declared a conflict of interest on the above item due to owning a business within a Business Improvement District.

3.2

Councillor Parker - External Borrowing – New Central Library Project [CC2026-0104]

Councillor Parker declared a conflict of interest on the above item due to her wife sitting as Chair on the Saskatoon Public Library Board. 

3.3

Councillor Ford - Downtown Event and Entertainment District – Private Partner Agreement Framework – Additional Information – March 2026 [DEED2023-01]

Following consideration of item 8.5.2 and prior to consideration of item 10.1.1, Councillor Ford declared a conflict of interest with respect to the above item due to his close relationship with the Saskatoon Entertainment Group and Sasktel Centre.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Pearce

  ​That the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of City Council held on February 25, 2026, be approved.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Pearce
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

5.

PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

5.1

In Remembrance - Hal Lam

Mayor Block acknowledged the family of Hal Lam, including his wife, and shared words of remembrance in recognition of his 21 years of service with the Saskatoon Police Service. Hal was remembered by colleagues as a dedicated and principled member who served with integrity, compassion, and a strong commitment to both his work and family.

5.2

Council Members

This is a standing item on the agenda in order to provide Council Members an opportunity to provide any public acknowledgements. 

Councillor Pearce

Councillor Pearce acknowledged the launch of the Fairhaven Residents Patrol, noting the year of work leading up to its establishment and the introduction of a phone application to support efficient reporting. Appreciation was expressed to residents in Fairhaven and other communities for their efforts and support.

Mayor Block

Mayor Block acknowledged Stephanie Green as the newly appointed Chief Human Resources Officer, noting her ten years of service to the City of Saskatoon across finance, technology, and human resources functions. 

She also acknowledged CTV’s Citizen of the Year Ceremony held earlier this month, recognizing Mildred Kerr for her lifetime of work supporting housing efforts for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Councillor Dubois

Councillor Dubois acknowledged the 108 students from Ward 9 who recently visited Council Chambers, noting they spent a full morning learning about civic processes.

6.

QUESTION PERIOD

Councillor Dubois - Overpass Repair Costs 

Councillor Dubois inquired about repair costs related to the recent overpass strike incidents.

City Solicitor Yelland responded that information is currently limited due to the ongoing police investigation, noting that cost recovery efforts would be made.

Councillor Parker - College and University Bridge Construction Update

Councillor Parker inquired about the notice regarding work along College Drive and the University Bridge.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt responded that construction is planned to start April 6, beginning with utility work at College and Clarence, with eastbound lanes remaining open for emergency access. He noted a detailed report will be provided in the near future.

Mayor Block - College and University Bridge Construction Update

Mayor Block asked whether the closure would last the entire summer.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt clarified that the full closure applies only to the work at Clarence and College. The project is planned over two years using phased construction, with further details on closure durations to be provided.

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

Item 8.4.2 and 8.5.2 were removed from the Consent Agenda.

• Moved By: Councillor Davies
  Seconded By: Councillor Pearce

  ​That the Committee recommendations contained in Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.2; 8.2.1; 8.3.1 to 8.3.5; 8.4.1; 8.4.3 to 8.4.9; 8.5.1; and 8.5.3 to 8.5.4 be adopted as one motion.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Pearce
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  Item 8.4.2 was considered next.

  
  

8.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

8.1.1

Industrial Surcharge Program Update [EUCS2026-0301]

• 1. That the Administration be directed to implement Option 3;
  2. That the Administration report back during the 2028-2029 budget deliberation process to set appropriate rates; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be directed to amend Bylaw No. 9466 The Sewer Use Bylaw, 2017 to reduce the acceptable limit of TKN to 50 mg/L.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.1.2

Remai Modern Boiler Replacement Rationale and Guarded Plant Status Request [CC2026-0105]

• That the information be received.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

8.2.1

Proposed Nutana East Limited Residential Parking Zone [TS2026-0302]

A letter submitting comments from Derek Cameron, Strong Towns YXE, dated March 19, 2026, was provided.

• 1. That a new Limited Residential Parking Zone be created, as outlined in the report of the Community Services Division dated March 3, 2026, using existing resources; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary amendments to Bylaw No. 7862, Residential Parking Program Bylaw, 1999, to accommodate the new zone.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

8.3.1

Budget Adjustment Request – Capital Project P.00778.22 – Land Development – Willows Sanitary Trunk – Melville Street [PDCS2026-0302]

• 1. That City Council approve a budget adjustment increase of $2.0 million to Capital Project P.00778.22 – Land Dev’t – Willows Sanitary Trunk – Melville St;
  2. That the budget adjustment be funded 80% from the Trunk Sewer Reserve ($1.6 million) and funded 20% from the Wastewater Treatment Capital Reserve ($400,000); and
  3. That an exemption to Policy No. C03-036 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget Policy be approved to include a contingency of 15% for this project.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.2

Marr Residence Terms of Reference and Meeting Procedures [PDCS2026-0101]

• That the Marr Residence Management Board meeting procedures be received as information.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.3

2025 Annual Report - Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee [ADV2025-1101]

• That the 2025 Annual Report of the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee be received as information.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.4

2025 Annual Report - Development Appeals Board [PDCS2026-0301]

• That the 2025 Annual Report of the Development Appeals Board be received as information.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.3.5

2025 Annual Report - Saskatoon North Partnership For Growth (P4G) [PDCS2026-0303]

• That the 2025 Annual Report of the Saskatoon North Partnership For Growth (P4G) be received as information.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

8.4.1

Budget Adjustment Capital Project P.01425 Land Dev’t Future City Operations North Yards [FI2026-0301]

• That Capital Project P.01425, Land Dev’t Future City Operations North Yards, be increased by $44,000 funded from Borrowing and the existing budgeted funding for Sales of Surplus Properties be changed to Borrowing, all subject to Public Notice.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.3

2026 Commercial Appeal Contingency [FI2026-0304]

• That a $1,500,000 appeal contingency be added to the property tax levy for the Commercial/Industrial property class for 2026.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.4

Renewal of Property Tax Exemption Agreement – 602 (Lynx) Wing Saskatoon R.C.A.F. Association [FI2026-0305]

• 1. That a five-year property tax exemption be granted to the 602 (Lynx) Wing Saskatoon R.C.A.F. Association for 2407 Avenue C North; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the necessary bylaw and agreement.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.5

Prairieland Park & Western Development Museum Leased Land Exchange [FI2026-0309]

• 1. That Administration be authorized to amend the existing lease agreement between Saskatoon Prairieland Park Corporation and the City of Saskatoon to allow for the leased land exchange as outlined in this report to proceed;
  2. That Administration be authorized to amend the existing lease agreement between The Western Development Museum Board and the City of Saskatoon to allow for the leased land exchange as outlined in the report of the Corporate Financial Services Division dated March 4, 2026, to proceed; and
  3. That the City Solicitor’s Office be requested to prepare the appropriate agreements and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.6

Preliminary Year-End Results – December 31, 2025 [FI2026-0312]

• 1. That the 2025 year-end deficit be transferred from the Fiscal Stabilization Reserve in the amount of $195,616.34; and
  2. That $4,000,000 be transferred from the Water and Wastewater Stabilization Reserve to the Infrastructure Replacement Reserve – Water and Wastewater.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.7

Acquisition of 106 Tubby Crescent for Saskatoon Fire Department Fleet and Equipment Maintenance Facility [FI2026-0313]

• 1. That Administration be authorized to purchase 106 Tubby Crescent, ISC Parcel No. 120824434, from DLS Holdings Ltd. for a price of $6,300,000.00;
  2. That $7.4 million in budget for Capital Project P.10133, SFD Fleet & Equipment Maintenance Facility, be transferred from the 2027 fiscal year to 2026 fiscal year; and
  3. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreements and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.8

Notice of Annual General Meeting - Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium and Convention Centre Corporation and the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Foundation [FI2026-0306]

• That the City of Saskatoon, being a member of both the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Convention Centre Corporation Board of Directors and the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Foundation Board of Directors appoint Mayor Cynthia Block, or in her absence, Councillor Bev Dubois or Councillor Holly Kelleher of the City of Saskatoon, in the Province of Saskatchewan, as its proxy to vote for it on its behalf at the Annual General Meetings of the members of the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Convention Centre Corporation and the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Foundation, to be held on the 30th day of April, 2026, or at any adjournment or adjournments thereof.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.9

Notice of Annual General Meeting - Saskatchewan Place Association Inc. [FI2026-0311]

• That the City of Saskatoon, being a member of the Saskatchewan Place Association Inc., appoint Mayor Cynthia Block, or in her absence, Councillor Troy Davies or Councillor Jasmin Parker, of the City of Saskatoon, in the Province of Saskatchewan, as its proxy to vote for it on its behalf at the Annual General Meeting of the members of the Saskatchewan Place Association Inc., to be held on the 16th day of April, 2026, or at any adjournment or adjournments thereof.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.4.2

2026 Budget Approval – Business Improvement District [FI2026-0303]

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor MacDonald declared a conflict of interest with respect to this item due to owning a business in a Business Improvement District. She excused herself from discussion and voting on the matter and left the meeting. 

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Ford
  1. That the 2026 budget submissions from the Downtown Saskatoon Business Improvement District, Broadway Business Improvement District, Riversdale Business Improvement District, Sutherland Business Improvement District and 33rd Street Business Improvement District be approved; and
  2. That the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the 2026 Business Improvement District Levy Bylaws for submission to City Council for consideration at the same meeting that the Mill Rate Bylaws are presented.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Pearce
  Conflict (1)	Councillor MacDonald
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

  Councillor MacDonald re-entered the meeting via teleconference. Item 8.5.2 was considered next.

  
  

8.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

8.5.1

Advisory Committee Discretionary Funding – Governance Options [GPC2026-0305]

• 1. To implement Option 3 (Spending Thresholds Within Approved Budget and Mandate), whereby Advisory Committees retain authority to approve expenditures of $2,000 or less that are clearly within their Council approved mandate. Where expenditures exceed the established threshold, require a re-allocation of budget funds, fall outside or are not clearly within a committee’s mandate, relate to or overlap with existing administrative budgets, contracts, or grant programs, or are otherwise unclear in purpose or appropriateness they shall be referred to the appropriate Standing Policy Committee for review and approval;
  2. That an enhanced budget process where Advisory Committees submit budget breakdowns aligned with their work plans for information at budget time be adopted;
  3. That Administration develop standardized parameters, thresholds, and referral criteria to support consistent application across all Advisory Committees;
  4. That these changes take effect immediately; and
  5. That the City Solicitor be instructed to bring required resulting changes to Advisory Committee Terms of References and Standing Policy Committee Delegated Authorities under The Procedures and Committees Bylaw.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.3

Notice of Annual General Meeting - The Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc. (Remai Modern) [GPC2026-0306]

• That the City of Saskatoon, being a member of the Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc. (Remai Modern) appoint Mayor Cynthia Block, or in her absence, Councillor Bev Dubois or Councillor Scott Ford of the City of Saskatoon, in the Province of Saskatchewan, as its proxy to vote for it on its behalf at the Annual General Meetings of the members of the Art Gallery of Saskatchewan Inc. (Remai Modern), to be held on the 28th day of April, 2026, or at any adjournment or adjournments thereof.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.4

Appointment - Centennial Auditorium and Convention Centre Corporation Board of Directors and Centennial Auditorium Foundation Board of Directors (TCU Place) [CK 225-4-3]

• That that the City's representative be instructed to vote the City's proxy at the 2026 Annual General Meeting for the reappointment of Elanne Krainyk to the Centennial Auditorium and Convention Centre Board of Directors and the Saskatoon Centennial Auditorium Foundation Board of Directors throughout a term expiring at the conclusion of the 2027 Annual General Meeting.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.5.2

National Urban Park: Vision, Governance and Boundaries [GPC2024-0603]

The following letters were also provided:

Request to Speak: 

• • Candace Savage, dated March 22, 2026;
  • Murray Hidlebaugh, Saskatchewan Environmental Society, dated March 23, 2026;
  • Joanne Blythe, Wild About Saskatoon, dated March 23, 2026;

Comments:

• • Van Osborne Zimrose, dated March 9, 2026;
  • Ethan Klein, dated March 11, 2026;
  • Sheri Benning, dated March 20, 2026;
  • Patti Feist, dated March 20, 2026;
  • Jordy Richard, dated March 20, 2026;
  • Geoffrey Svenkeson, dated March 20, 2026;
  • Gregory Morrison, dated March 20, 2026;
  • Karen Wood, dated March 20, 2026;
  • Carol Kavanagh, dated March 20, 2026; 
  • Sheldon Moellenbeck, dated March 20, 2026; 
  • Kathryn Trembach, dated March 20, 2026; 
  • Christel Kleingeld, dated March 20, 2026;
  • Holly Dunlop, dated March 20, 2026;
  • Amanda Lalonde, dated March 20, 2026; 
  • Jennifer Briere, dated March 20, 2026; 
  • Jessica Rideout, dated March 20, 2026; 
  • Kim Zuk, dated March 21, 2026; 
  • Michelle Breker, dated March 21, 2026; 
  • Joanne Augusta, dated March 21, 2026; 
  • Margaret Dolter, dated March 21, 2026; 
  • Dennis Ryan, dated March 21, 2026;
  • Terri Peterson, dated March 21, 2026; 
  • Kirk Larson, dated March 21, 2026; 
  • Laura Garratt, dated March 21, 2026; 
  • Stephanie Kepler, dated March 21, 2026; 
  • Eric Shearer, dated March 21, 2026; 
  • Barbara Campbell, dated March 22, 2026; 
  • Tom Gode, SOS Trees Coalition, dated March 22, 2026; 
  • Kerry McNamara, dated March 22, 2026; 
  • Rosanne Alain, SOS Trees Coalition, dated March 22, 2026; 
  • Zsuzsanna Papp, dated March 22, 2026; 
  • Pat Dowd, dated March 22, 2026; 
  • Margaret Corbett, dated March 22, 2026; 
  • Kristie Romanow, dated March 22, 2026; 
  • Lucas Boychuk, dated March 22, 2026; 
  • Ron Jensen, dated March 22, 2026; 
  • Garret Gartner, dated March 22, 2026; 
  • Melanie Cole, dated March 22, 2026; 
  • Richard Kerbes, dated March 22, 2026; 
  • Stephanie Siemens, dated March 22, 2026; 
  • Tina Bertoncini, dated March 22, 2026; 
  • Cathy Holtslander, dated March 22, 2026; 
  • Madison Pascal, dated March 23, 2026; 
  • Joan Stephens, dated March 23, 2026; 
  • Stewart Coles, dated March 23, 2026; 
  • Katherine Lupul, dated March 23, 2026;
  • Judith Cheesbrough, dated March 23, 2026;
  • Valerie Martz, dated March 23, 2026;
  • Hannah Pilat, dated March 23, 2026;
  • Alexa Pierce, dated March 23, 2026;
  • Emily  Lischynski, dated March 23, 2026;
  • Fiona Boulet, dated March 23, 2026;
  • Madeline Berezowski, dated March 23, 2026;
  • Hannah Dyer-Heynen, dated March 23, 2026;
  • Caroline Dinter, dated March 23, 2026;
  • Martha Carter, dated March 23, 2026;
  • Kristen Sarmiento, dated March 23, 2026;
  • David Forbes, dated March 23, 2026;
  • Kevin Stewart, dated March 23, 2026;
  • Helen Pridmore, dated March 23, 2026; 
  • Jory Cadman, dated March 23, 2026;
  • Murray Hidlebaugh, dated March 23, 2026; 
  • Dan Ronis, dated March 23, 2026;
  • Elise Lehmann, dated March 23, 2026;
  • James J. Dynes, dated March 23, 2026;
  • Richard Huziak, dated March 23, 2026;
  • Matthew Stefanson, dated March 23, 2026;
  • Victoria Martinez, dated March 23, 2026;
  • Denise Beaulieu, Swale Watchers, dated March 23, 2026; and
  • Sharon Ceslak, dated March 23, 2026.

This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.

Councillor MacDonald introduced the item as Chair of the Governance and Priority Committee. 

Council heard from the following speakers: 

• Candace Savage, responded to questions;
• Murray Hildebaugh; and
• Joanne Blythe.

General Manager, Community Services Anger presented the report with a PowerPoint. She responded to questions of Council along with City Solicitor Yelland, Long Range Planning Manager McShane, and Meewasin Valley Authority CEO, Mike Velonas. 

• Moved By: Councillor Ford
  Seconded By: Councillor Parker
  1. That the vision and governance as set out in this report for the National Urban Park led by Meewasin Valley Authority and Parks Canada be endorsed;
  2. That the provisional boundary for the National Urban Park led by Meewasin Valley Authority and Parks Canada as shown in Appendix 3, subject to engagement and possible future refinements, in the University Heights Neighbourhood #3 (UH3) Concept Plan and consideration of Council's direction regarding Swale boundaries from February 22, 2023 be endorsed; and
  3. That the Administration be directed to provide a letter supporting Meewasin and Parks Canada entering into a Memorandum of Agreement for National Urban Park Designation, subject to Federal funding confirmation and the principles of shared understanding outlined in this report.

  In Favour: (10)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Pearce
  Absent: (1)	Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (10 to 0)

  The meeting recessed at 10:47 a.m. and reconvened at 10:55 a.m. with all members of Council present, with the exception of Councillor Timon. Item 10.1.1 was considered next.

  
  

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS (not on Consent Agenda)

9.1

Standing Policy Committee on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

9.2

Standing Policy Committee Transportation

9.2.1

Connecting Victoria Avenue from Taylor Street to Ruth Street - Active Transportation Improvements [TS2026-0301]

The following letters submitting comments were provided:

• Paula Gioino, dated March 10, 2026; and
• Paula McKechney, dated March 11, 2026.

Councillor Dubois introduced the item as Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation.

Director of Transportation Magus responded to questions of Council. 

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Parker

  That the Connecting Victoria Avenue (Taylor Street to Ruth Street): Functional Design Report Option 1 – One-Way Protected Bike Lane be approved.

  In Favour: (5)	Councillor Jeffries, Mayor Block, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, and Councillor Parker
  Against: (4)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Donauer, Councillor Dubois, and Councillor Pearce
  Absent: (2)	Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED (5 to 4)

9.3

Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development & Community Services

9.4

Standing Policy Committee on Finance

9.5

Governance and Priorities Committee

9.5.1

Priority Based Budgeting Criteria [GPC2025-0502]

Chief Financial Officer Hack presented the report and responded to questions of Council, along with City Clerk Tittemore.  

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Ford

  That the Priority Based Budgeting criteria outlined in Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 be approved in principle.

  Against: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Pearce
  Absent: (2)	Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Timon

  DEFEATED (0 to 9)

• MOTION ARISING

  Moved By: Councillor Pearce

  That a simple two-point matrix be created, the first being is it legally mandated, the second being is it offloaded from another order of Government. 

  This motion arising did not receive a second mover and, therefore, was not considered.

  Item 10.1.3 was considered next.

  
  

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

Transportation & Construction

10.1.1

Downtown Event and Entertainment District – Private Partner Agreement Framework – Additional Information – March 2026 [DEED2023-01]

A report of the Transportation and Construction Division was provided. 

The following letters were also provided:

Request to Speak: 

• • Trevor Jacek, SaskTel Centre Board of Directors, dated March 6, 2026; and
  • Elanne Krainyk, TCU Place Board Chair, dated March 19, 2026.

Comments: 

• • Sherry Tarasoff, dated March 23, 2026.

Councillor Ford declared a conflict of interest with respect to agenda item 10.1.1 due to a potential conflict related to his close relationship with the Saskatoon Entertainment Group and Sasktel Centre. He excused himself from discussion and voting on the matter and left the meeting. 

City Manager Jorgenson introduced the item.

Director of Technical Services Willems presented the report with a PowerPoint.

The following representatives of Oak View Group (OVG) spoke to the matter with a PowerPoint.

• Peter Zingoni, Senior Vice President of Business Development; and
• Matt Lashoff, Vice President of Business Development.

Council heard from the following speakers:

• Trevor Jacek, responded to questions; and
• Elanne Krainyk. 

Councillor MacDonald excused herself from the meeting at 12:36 p.m.

The meeting recessed at 1:03 p.m. and reconvened at 1:48 p.m. with all members of Council present with the exception of Councillor Timon, Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Ford.

Director of Technical Services Willems responded to questions of Council, along with the following:

• Peter Zingoni, OVG Senior Vice President of Business Development;
• Matt Lashoff, OVG Vice President of Business Development;
• Legal Advisor Bob Black; and
• Negotiations Advisor Steve Haemmerle. 

• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Kelleher

  That the information be received.

  In Favour: (8)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Pearce
  Conflict (1)	Councillor Ford
  Absent: (2)	Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (8 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Kelleher
  1. That the private partner Agreement Framework be approved;
  2. That the Administration negotiate the Master Agreement based on the terms and requirements detailed in the Agreement Framework; and
  3. That the City Solicitor prepare the appropriate agreements and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements under the Corporate Seal.

  In Favour: (3)	Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, and Councillor Kelleher
  Against: (5)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Pearce
  Conflict (1)	Councillor Ford
  Absent: (2)	Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Timon

  DEFEATED (3 to 5)

• ADDITIONAL MOTION

  Moved By: Councillor Kelleher
  Seconded By: Councillor Parker

  That negotiations include backstop loss and provide an incentive structure for TCU Place, local procurement targets and an Indigenous procurement target not less than the city's 5%.

  This additional motion was not considered due to the defeat of the preceding recommendations.

  The meeting recessed at 3:49 p.m. and reconvened at 4:02 p.m. with all members of Council present, with the exception of Councillor Timon and Councillor MacDonald. 

  Item 10.1.2 was considered next.

  
  

10.1.2

Downtown Event and Entertainment District – Next Steps March 2026 [DEED2023-01]

A report of the Transportation and Construction Division was provided.

The following letters were also provided:

Request to Speak:

• • Frank Regier, dated March 23, 2026;

Comments:

• • Sherry Tarasoff, dated March 23, 2026.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented the report and responded to questions of Council. 

Frank Regier spoke to the matter. 

• Moved By: Councillor Ford
  Seconded By: Councillor Parker

  That the information be received.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Pearce
  Absent: (2)	Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

  Item 9.2.1 was considered next.

  
  

10.1.3

Overview of Recent Bridge and Overpass Damage Events [CC2026-0303]

A report from the Transportation and Construction Division was provided.

General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt presented the report, noting an additional strike that occurred after its completion. He, along with City Solicitor Yelland, responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Pearce
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  That the information be received.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Pearce
  Absent: (2)	Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Ford

  That the meeting be extended to 5:20 p.m., then resume following the conclusion of the Public Hearing meeting.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Pearce
  Absent: (2)	Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

10.2

Utilities & Environment

10.3

Community Services

10.4

Saskatoon Fire

10.5

Corporate Financial Services

10.6

Strategy & Transformation

10.7

Human Resources

10.8

Public Policy & Government Relations

11.

LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

11.1

Office of the City Clerk

11.2

Office of the City Solicitor

11.2.1

The Crest and Coat of Arms Repeal Bylaw and Amendments to Council Policy C02-014, Corporate Visual Identity [GPC2024-0303]

A report of the City Solicitor's Office was provided.

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Pearce
  Seconded By: Councillor Davies

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 10164, The Crest and Coat of Arms Repeal Bylaw, 2026, and give same its FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Pearce
  Absent: (2)	Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Ford
  Seconded By: Councillor Kelleher

  ​That Bylaw No. 10164 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Pearce
  Absent: (2)	Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Pearce

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 10164 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Pearce
  Absent: (2)	Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Parker

  ​That Bylaw No.10164 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Pearce
  Absent: (2)	Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Kelleher
  Seconded By: Councillor Ford

  That City Council instruct the City Clerk to amend Council Policy C02-014, Corporate Visual Identity as outlined in this report.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Pearce
  Absent: (2)	Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

11.2.2

External Borrowing – New Central Library Project [CC2026-0104]

A report of the City Solicitor's Office was provided. 

The following attachments were amended:

• Appendix 1: Bylaw No. 10165; and
• Appendix 2: Bylaw No. 10166.

Councillor Parker declared a conflict of interest with respect to this item due to her wife sitting as Chair on the Saskatoon Public Library Board. She excused herself from discussion and voting on the matter and left the meeting.  

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report.

• Moved By: Councillor Pearce
  Seconded By: Councillor Ford

  ​That permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 10165, A bylaw of the City of Saskatoon to raise by way of a Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average (CORRA) term loan/interest rate swap transaction the sum of Thirty Million ($30,000,000) Dollars to pay for a portion of the cost to construct a new central library in the City of Saskatoon, and Bylaw No. 10166, A bylaw of the City of Saskatoon to raise by way of a Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average (CORRA) term loan/interest rate swap transaction the sum of Fifteen Million ($15,000,000) Dollars to pay for a portion of the cost to construct a new central library in the City of Saskatoon and give same their FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (8)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, and Councillor Pearce
  Conflict (1)	Councillor Parker
  Absent: (2)	Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (8 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Ford

  ​That Bylaw No. 10165 and 10166 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (8)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, and Councillor Pearce
  Conflict (1)	Councillor Parker
  Absent: (2)	Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (8 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Pearce
  Seconded By: Councillor Jeffries

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 10165 and 10166 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (8)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, and Councillor Pearce
  Conflict (1)	Councillor Parker
  Absent: (2)	Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (8 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Kelleher
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 10165 and 10166 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (8)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, and Councillor Pearce
  Conflict (1)	Councillor Parker
  Absent: (2)	Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (8 to 0)

11.2.3

Street Name Change from Yuel Crescent to Yuel Way [CC2026-0302]

A report of the City Solicitor's Office was provided.

City Solicitor Yelland presented the report and responded to questions of Council.

• Moved By: Councillor Pearce
  Seconded By: Councillor Parker

  ​That permission be granted to introduce  Bylaw No. 10167, A bylaw of the City of Saskatoon to change the name of a certain street in the City of Saskatoon as shown on Plan No. 102415812, and give same its FIRST reading.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Pearce
  Absent: (2)	Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Dubois
  Seconded By: Councillor Parker

  ​That Bylaw No. 10167 now be read a SECOND time.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Pearce
  Absent: (2)	Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Pearce
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 10167 read a third time at this meeting.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Pearce
  Absent: (2)	Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  ​That Bylaw No. 10167 now be read a THIRD time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Pearce
  Absent: (2)	Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)
• Moved By: Councillor Parker
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois
  1. That all proper officers of the City of Saskatoon take the appropriate action to carry the said change into effect and have the registered plan affected properly amended.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Pearce
  Absent: (2)	Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

12.

OTHER REPORTS

12.1

Overview of 2025 - Council Subcommittee on Homelessness [CC2026-0301]

A report of the Council Subcommittee on Homelessness was provided.

Councillor Ford introduced the report as a member of the Council Subcommittee on Homelessness, along with Councillor Kelleher. 

City Clerk Tittemore responded to questions of Council, along with City Manager Jorgenson and Mayor Block. 

Project financial information was provided for the work:

To date, spending totals $7,142.01. This has been achievable through collaboration with partner organizations, and coordination with other ongoing projects of the City of Saskatoon. A listing of expenses by category can be found below:

Expense Category	Total
Facility Rentals and Services	$193.78
Supplies	$573.23
Facilitation	$2,500.00
Honorariums	$3,875.00
Total	$7,142.01

• Moved By: Councillor Kelleher
  Seconded By: Councillor Ford
  1. That the Subcommittee continues to consult on and provide  strategic guidance on the next steps related to the development of a coordinated response to homelessness.
  2. That Administration report back describing how current plans, such as the Saskatoon Homelessness Action Plan, the Community Safety and Well Being framework, the Housing Strategy, and other City activities related to homelessness, community safety and housing are aligned to support both current community needs and work towards longer term upstream approaches.

  In Favour: (9)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, Councillor Parker, and Councillor Pearce
  Absent: (2)	Councillor MacDonald, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (9 to 0)

  The meeting recessed at 5:25 p.m. and reconvened at 7:08 p.m. with all members of Council present, with the exception of Councillor Timon, Councillor MacDonald and Councillor Pearce.

  Councillor Jeffries and Councillor Davies joined the meeting via teleconference. Committee Assistant Lasby joined the meeting on behalf of Committee Assistant Sipes. 

  
  

13.

INQUIRIES

14.

MOTIONS (NOTICE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN)

14.1

Councillor Z. Jeffries - Feasibility of Additional Ice Sheets at ACT and Archibald Arenas [CC2026-0203]

Due to schedule conflicts at its meeting on February 25, 2026, City Council deferred the matter to the March 25, 2026, meeting. 

Councillor Jeffries provided the following Notice of Motion in accordance with section 65(1)(b) of Bylaw No. 9170, The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 2014:

"That Administration report back on the feasibility of constructing additional sheets of ice at ACT and Archibald Arenas. Please include information about cost and how parking could be managed at those sites in the event of expansion."

Councillor Jeffries revised and spoke to the motion. 

• Moved By: Councillor Jeffries
  Seconded By: Councillor Donauer

  That Administration report back on the feasibility of constructing additional sheets of ice at ACT and Archibald Arenas. Please include information about cost, how parking could be managed, and details about adjacent public realm improvements like better sidewalks and lighting.

  In Favour: (8)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, and Councillor Parker
  Absent: (3)	Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Pearce, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (8 to 0)

14.2

Councillor R. Donauer - Coordination of Grading Operations with Waste Collection Schedules [CC2026-0204]

Councillor Donauer provided the following Notice of Motion at the Regular Business meeting held on February 25, 2026:

"TAKE NOTICE that at the next Regular Business Meeting of City Council, I will move the following motion:

'That the Administration report back on the ability to coordinate grading operations with collection schedules for garbage, compost and recycling.'"

Councillor Donauer revised and spoke to the motion. 

• Moved By: Councillor Donauer
  Seconded By: Councillor Dubois

  That the Administration report back on the ability to coordinate grading operations on the priority street network with collection schedules for garbage, compost and recycling.

  In Favour: (8)	Councillor Davies, Councillor Jeffries, Councillor Donauer, Mayor Block, Councillor Dubois, Councillor Kelleher, Councillor Ford, and Councillor Parker
  Absent: (3)	Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Pearce, and Councillor Timon

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (8 to 0)

15.

URGENT BUSINESS

16.

GIVING NOTICE

17.

IN CAMERA SESSION (OPTIONAL)

18.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.