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 K. Grier
  • Commissioner Z. Jeffries, at 1:36 p.m.
  • Commissioner J. Santos Ong
  • SPS Deputy Chief D. Solie
ABSENT:
  • Commissioner S. Greyeyes
  • Commissioner S. Timon
ALSO PRESENT:
  • SPS Chief C. McBride
  • SPS Deputy Chief D. Pringle
  • SPS Executive Director of Legal Services A. Smith
  • SPS Executive Director of Corporate Services M. Arscott
  • BPC Solicitor S. Edmondson
  • BPC Communication Consultant L. Nyirfa
  • Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant
  • Secretary R. Villardo

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

  • Moved By:Commissioner Santos Ong

    That the agenda be confirmed as presented.


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


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

There are no declarations of conflict of interest.

  • Moved By:Commissioner Grier

    That the minutes of the public Board of Police Commissioners meeting held on February 19, 2026 be adopted.


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


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

A/Chair Lagimodiere spoke to the following:

  • March 19—attended the annual SPS Elimination of Racial Discrimination Breakfast

The Chief spoke to the following:

  • February 15 –attended the multi-faith gathering to commemorate the events in Tumbler Ridge, BC
  • February 20—attended the Human Traffic Awareness Day flag raising ceremony
  • February 27—Law Enforcement Advertising Campaign initiated by the Province of SK in Regina
  • February 27—attended the Black History Month Gala along with several SPS members
  • February 28—attended the Chinese New Year celebration
  • March 12—SPS hosted the Feast and Round Dance
  • Week of March 16—65th anniversary celebration of Saskatoon Pipes and Drums  
  • March 19—SPS hosted the annual Elimination of Racial Discrimination Breakfast
  • Acknowledged the rise of prominence of hand-made weapons within the community
  • May 8—Explore Emergency Services Day aimed to recruit young women in policing, fire, and paramedicine
  • Moved By:Commissioner Santos Ong

    That the information be received.


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


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
  • That the reports submitted as Items 3.1 to 3.3 be received as information.



A report of the Chief of Police dated March 4, 2026 was provided.

Sergeant Aaron Moser presented the report and answered questions of the Board, along with Chief McBride.

  • Moved By:Commissioner Mayor Block

    That the information be received.


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


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

A report of the Chief of Police dated March 6, 2026, was provided.

Executive Director M. Arscott presented the report and responded to questions of the Board, along with Chief McBride.

  • Moved By:Commissioner Grier

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


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

A report of the Chief of Police dated March 6, 2026, was provided.

Director T. Stewart presented the report with a Powerpoint and responded to questions of the Board, along with Chief McBride.

Commissioner Jeffries joined the meeting at 1:36 p.m.

  • Moved By:Commissioner Santos Ong

    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

A report of the Chief of Police dated March 9, 2026, was provided.

Chief McBride presented the report and responded to questions of the Board.

  • Moved By:Commissioner Jeffries

    That the Board review the 2025 fiscal year results and approve the contribution of $2,950,236 to the SPS Capital Equipment and Technology Reserve and approve the contribution of $1,070,690 to the SPS Fiscal Stabilization Reserve.


    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

5.

 

Due to scheduling conflict, it was recommended to reschedule the April 16, 2026 meeting to April 23, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Moved By:Commissioner Santos Ong

    That the April 16, 2026 Board of Police Commissioners be rescheduled to April 23, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.


    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

The Board of Police Commissioners 2025 Strategic Plan Status Report was provided.

Communications Consultant Nyirfa introduced the item.

  • Moved By:Commissioner Grier

    That the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners 2025 Strategic Plan Status Report be approved as presented and posted to the Board's website for public information.


    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

The Canadian Association of Police Governance has launched a call for request for proposals for the upcoming 38th annual conference in August 2027. Information was provided.

A letter from Randy Pshebylo, Executive Director, Riversdale Business Improvement District, dated March 13, 2026, was also provided.

  • Moved By:Commissioner Santos Ong

    That the Board not provide a submission for hosting CAPG 2027.


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


    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    The public portion of the meeting recessed at 1:59 p.m.


The Board convened In Camera at 2:13 p.m. with the following in attendance:

•    Board members (with the exception of Chair Greyeyes & Commissioner Timon)
•    SPS Administration
•    Board Solicitor Edmondson
•    Communications Consultant Nyirfa
•    Deputy City Clerk Bryant
•    Secretary Villardo


SPS Administration was excused from the meeting at 2:21 p.m.

Chief McBride excused himself from the meeting at 2:29 p.m.

Board Solicitor Edmondson excused himself from the meeting at 2:51 p.m.

The Board completed its In Camera session at 4:06 PM and reconvened publicly to rise and report, as follows: 

  • Moved By:Commissioner Jeffries

    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

The meeting adjourned at 4:11 p.m.