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City Council in Brief - March 2022
In brief, this post highlights four items of public interest that were discussed during the March 2022 City Council meeting.
Highlights include:
- Policies for school and playground zones
- COVID-19: masking in civic spaces
- Recycling depot improvements and review
- Support to Saskatoon's Sister City, Chernivtsi, Ukraine
City Council in Brief - February 2022
In brief, this post highlights three items of public interest that were discussed during the February 2022 City Council meeting.
Highlights include:
- Vehicle Noise Mitigation Study Final Report
- Assisted Waste Collections Program
- Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) Expansion
City Council in Brief - December 2021
In brief, this post highlights five items of public interest that were discussed during the December 2021 City Council meetings.
Highlights include:
- Temporary Wellness Shelter
- Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group
- Elm Disposal Changes at Landfill
- Groundwater Protection Policy
- COVID-19 Update
City Council in Brief - November 2021
In brief, this post highlights five items of public interest that were discussed during the November 2021 City Council meeting.
Highlights include:
- COVID-19 update
- Dundonald Ave Solar Farm
- Speed Limit Review: school and playground zones
- Recreation and Sport Facilities Grant
- High Performance Civic Building Policy
City Council in Brief - October 2021
In brief, this post highlights five items of public interest that were discussed during the October 2021 City Council meetings.
Highlights include:
- COVID-19: Access to Leisure Centres and Gathering Size Restrictions Bylaw
- Allowing pets on-leash in Kiwanis Memorial Park
- Prioritization options for 2022/2023 Business Plan and Budget
- Waste and organics utility timing
- Health Care Worker Appreciation Week
City Council in Brief - August 2021
In brief, this post highlights six items of public interest that were discussed during the August 2021 City Council meeting.
Highlights include:
- COVID-19: Mask mandate and next steps
- Updates on the curbside organics program and waste utility
- Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Farmers' Market Update, including timelines
- Leave of Absence Policy
- Report back on the 2021 Municipal Election

City Council in Brief - April 2021
In brief, this post highlights six items of public interest that were discussed during the April 2021 City Council meeting.
Highlights include:
- a progress report on the Climate Action Plan.
- information on the Victoria Avenue bikeway, pedestrian and traffic safety improvements.
- next steps in envisioning Downtown's Entertainment District and Bus Rapid Transit.
- presentation of 2020 local government election disclosures.
- approval of the University Sector Plan.
- Extension of temporary asphalt parking patios.
City Council in Brief - March 2021
In brief, this post highlights five items of public interest that were discussed during the March 2021 City Council meeting.
Highlights include:
- information on the amendments to the Brighton Concept Plan.
- welcoming the new City Clerk, Adam Tittemore.
- confirmation of the municipal tax policy, including a detailed analysis on best practices.
- approval in principle of the Urban Forest Management Plan.
- update on leaves of absences and supports for member of City Council.
City Council in Brief - February 2021
In brief, this post highlights four items of public interest that were discussed during the February 2021 City Council meeting.
Highlights include:
- information on a PACE Financing program that provides financing for home owners to undertake home energy retrofits, renewable energy installations and water conservation projects.
- progress on the permanent outdoor festival site at Friendship Park.
- finalization of the bylaw to prohibit businesses from conducting conversion therapy.
- Platinum Certification that was provided to the City of Saskatoon in recognition of our high quality of data reporting.
City Council in Brief - January 2021
In brief, here are four items of public interest that were discussed during the January 2021 City Council meeting.
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Solid Waste Reduction and Diversion Plan
- Prohibited Businesses Bylaw
- Land Use Matters - Public Engagement
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