PUBLIC MINUTES

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 1:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

PRESENT:

• Commissioner S. Greyeyes, Chair
• Commissioner Mayor C. Clark
• Commissioner H. Gough
• Commissioner Z. Jeffries
• Commissioner J. Santos Ong

ABSENT:

• Commissioner J. Lagimodiere, Vice-Chair

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

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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 Mayor Clark
  1. That the letter from Deputy City Solicitor Manastyrski, dated September 12, 2024 be added as Urgent Business Item 7.1 - Police Services Agreement - The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners and Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation;
  2. That the letter from Deputy City Solicitor Manastyrski, dated September 12, 2024 be added as Urgent Business Item 7.2 - Police Services Agreement - The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners and Muskeg Lake Cree Nation; and
  3. That the agenda be confirmed as amended.
  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Greyeyes, and Commissioner Santos Ong
  Absent: (1)	Commissioner Lagimodiere

  
  
  
  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 Santos Ong

  That the minutes of the public Board of Police Commissioners meeting held on August 15, 2024, be adopted.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Greyeyes, and Commissioner Santos Ong
  Absent: (1)	Commissioner Lagimodiere

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.5

Delegations

1.6

Chair's Report

Chair Greyeyes spoke to the following:

• Attended the Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG) Conference from August 8 to 11, 2024 in Halifax, Nova Scotia;
• Nominated to be a member of the CAPG Board of Directors, as a representative for the City of Saskatoon and Province of Saskatchewan; and
• Acknowledged the Saskatoon Police Service for the search for Mackenzie Trottier.

• Moved By: Commissioner Santos Ong

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Greyeyes, and Commissioner Santos Ong
  Absent: (1)	Commissioner Lagimodiere

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.7

Chief's Report

Chief McBride spoke to the following:

• Next week, SPS Executive staff will be attending the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police fall meetings in Prince Albert;
• September 5, 2024 - While on a patrol shift had the opportunity to utilize the complex needs emergency shelter at 1701 Idywyld Drive North. Staff were exceptional and all around good experience;
• September 7, 2024 - Attended Métis Cultural Days and participated in the neck bone eating contest;
• September 15, 2024 - Attended the memorial for Mackenzie Trottier;
• September 29, 2024 - Attending the Annual Police and Peace Officer Memorial in Regina;
• September 30, 2024 - Attending Saskatoon Tribal Council Traditional Pow Wow;
• October 3, 2024 - SPS Exemplary Service Awards Banquet; and
• October 4, 2024 - Deputy Chief Haye will be attending Sisters in Spirit Annual Vigil to honour the lives of murdered and missing indigenous women.

• Moved By: Commissioner Mayor Clark

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Greyeyes, and Commissioner Santos Ong
  Absent: (1)	Commissioner Lagimodiere

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.8

Environmental Scan

2.

CORRESPONDENCE/CITY COUNCIL REFERRALS

3.

ROUTINE/STATISTICAL REPORTS

3.1

Appreciation to the Saskatoon Police Service

A report of the Chief of Police was provided.

Chief McBride introduced the item. Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications Edwards presented the report and responded to questions of the Board.

• Moved By: Commissioner Mayor Clark

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Jeffries, and Commissioner Santos Ong
  Absent: (1)	Commissioner Lagimodiere

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.2

Video Production - Anatomy of a Homicide

A report of the Chief of Police was provided.

Chief McBride introduced the item. Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications Edwards provided a video and responded to questions of the Board.

• Moved By: Commissioner Santos Ong

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Jeffries, and Commissioner Santos Ong
  Absent: (1)	Commissioner Lagimodiere

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.3

Board of Police Commissioners - 2025 Operating Budget Update

A report of the Chief of Police was provided.

This matter was considered with Item 3.4.

Chief McBride presented the report with a PowerPoint. He responded to questions of the Board along with Director of Finance and Asset Management Warwick.

• Moved By: Commissioner Santos Ong

  That the Board approve the 2025 operating budget estimates and forward to Saskatoon City Council for further consideration and approval.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Jeffries, and Commissioner Santos Ong
  Absent: (1)	Commissioner Lagimodiere

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.4

Board of Police Commissioners - 2025 Capital Budget Update

A report of the Chief of Police was provided.

Chief McBride presented the report during consideration of Item 3.3. 

• Moved By: Commissioner Santos Ong

  That the Board approve the 2025 Capital Budget estimates and 2026-2029 Capital Plan and forward to Saskatoon City Council for further consideration and approval.

  
  
  
  
  

• In Amendment

  Moved By: Commissioner Gough

  That the $765,000 capital contribution from operating required to outfit new officers funded by the Province be a one-time contribution, subject to review within 2026 budget deliberations.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Greyeyes, and Commissioner Santos Ong
  Absent: (1)	Commissioner Lagimodiere

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

• Vote on Main Motion as Amended

  That the Board approve the 2025 Capital Budget estimates and 2026-2029 Capital Plan and forward to Saskatoon City Council for further consideration and approval with the $765,000 capital contribution from operating required to outfit new officers funded by the Province be a one-time contribution, subject to review within 2026 budget deliberations.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Greyeyes, and Commissioner Santos Ong
  Absent: (1)	Commissioner Lagimodiere

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.

RESPONSES TO BOARD REFERRALS

4.1

Response to North Saskatoon Business Association (NSBA) Reporting Concerns

At its meeting held on June 20, 2024, the Board considered a presentation from Keith Moen, NSBA Saskatoon's Business Association and resolved that the Saskatoon Police Service report back on opportunities to implement additional online and in person crime reporting options including Waitwell functionality and online reporting for property crimes over $5000 through Cop Logic.

In this regard, a report of the Chief of Police was provided.

Chief McBride introduced the item. Inspector Berg presented the report and responded to questions of the Board.

• Moved By: Commissioner Santos Ong

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Santos Ong, and Commissioner Gough
  Absent: (1)	Commissioner Lagimodiere

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

OTHER

6.

BOARD INQUIRIES/NOTICE OF MOTIONS

7.

URGENT BUSINESS

7.1

Police Services Agreement - The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners and Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation

A letter from Deputy City Solicitor Manastyrski, dated September 12, 2024, was provided along with a copy of the agreement.

City Clerk Tittemore presented the item.

Commissioner Jeffries excused himself from the meeting at 2:54 p.m.

• Moved By: Commissioner Gough
  1. That the Board of Police Commissioners approve the proposed Police Services Agreement; and
  2. That the Board Chair and Secretary to the Board be authorized to execute the agreement.
  
  

  In Favour: (4)	Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Santos Ong, and Commissioner Mayor Clark
  Absent: (2)	Commissioner Jeffries, and Commissioner Lagimodiere

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2

Police Services Agreement - The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners and Muskeg Lake Cree Nation

A letter from Deputy City Solicitor Manastyrski, dated September 13, 2024, was provided along with a copy of the agreement.

City Clerk Tittemore presented the item.

• Moved By: Commissioner Santos Ong
  1. That the Board of Police Commissioners approve the proposed Police Services Agreement; and
  2. That the Board Chair and Secretary to the Board be authorized to execute the agreement.
  
  

  In Favour: (4)	Commissioner Greyeyes, Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, and Commissioner Santos Ong
  Absent: (2)	Commissioner Jeffries, and Commissioner Lagimodiere

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.

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: (4)	Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Greyeyes, and Commissioner Santos Ong
  Absent: (2)	Commissioner Jeffries, and Commissioner Lagimodiere

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  The public meeting recessed at 3:02 p.m.

  
  

9.

RISE AND REPORT

The Board convened In Camera at 3:23 p.m. with the following in attendance:

• All Board members, Commissioner Gough virtual (with the exception of Commissioner Jeffries and Lagimodiere)
• SPS Administration
• Board Solicitor Edmondson
• Communications Consultant Nyirfa
• City Clerk Tittemore
• Secretary Walter

SPS Administration left the meeting at 3:46 p.m. with the exception of Chief McBride

Chief McBride left the meeting at 3:58 p.m.

Board Solicitor Edmondson left the meeting at 4:20 p.m.

The Board completed its In Camera session at 4:25 p.m. and reconvened publicly to rise and report, as follows:

• Moved By: Commissioner Mayor Clark

  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)(b) and (d), 21 and 28 of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  
  

  In Favour: (4)	Commissioner Mayor Clark, Commissioner Gough, Commissioner Greyeyes, and Commissioner Santos Ong
  Absent: (2)	Commissioner Jeffries, and Commissioner Lagimodiere

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4:28 p.m.