Ward 8 Updates

In brief, here are three items of public interest that were discussed during the June 2019 City Council meeting.

• Enterprise Resource Planning Project (Fusion)
• Arbutus Properties – Future Sustainable Community Project Update
• Update - Saskatoon Public Library, New Central Library

In brief, here are four items of public interest that were discussed during the May 2019 City Council meeting.

• 72 hour On-street Parking Limit
• Right-of-Way Residential Boulevard Leases
• Social and Indigenous Procurement Update
• Flood Control Strategy Update

In brief, here are two items of public interest that were discussed during the May 2019 City Council meeting.

• Bus Rapid Transit Routes
• Downtown Active Transportation Network
• Climate Change Projections and Possible Impacts
• Downtown Event and Entertainment District

The College Park and East College Park Neighbourhood Traffic Review has been finalized based on traffic analysis, field observations and feedback from residents (emails, phone calls, social media, meetings, etc.). The plan is coming to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation on Monday, April 1, 2019 for endorsement.

The report is available for review through the public agenda.

If you would like to speak at the Committee or Council meetings, please submit the online form by 8:00 am on the day of the meeting.

In brief, here are seven items of public interest that were discussed during the March 2019 City Council meeting.

• Northeast Swale Working Group Update
• Photo Speed Enforcement
• 2020/2021 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget
• Active Transportation Implementation Plan
• Curbside Organics Program
• Special Needs Garbage Collection Service
• Workplace Transformation

In brief, here are two items of public interest that were discussed during the February 2019 City Council meeting.

• Recycling Services for 2020 and Beyond
• Parking Time Restrictions in Residential Neighbourhoods 

In brief, here are three items of public interest that were discussed during the January 2019 City Council meeting.

• Curbside Waste and Organics Program Update
• Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategic Plan
• Decorative Lighting Bylaw

In brief, here are four items of public interest that were discussed during the December 2018 City Council meeting.

• Motion to rescind decision on a variable bin waste utility
• Flood control strategy
• Absences and support for City Councillors
• Garden and garage suite regulations 

The 2019 property tax increase of 4.40% is a result of a 3.79% increase for civic services, and a 0.61% increase for Police Services approved by Council during their deliberations on November 26 and 27, 2018.

To find out information on spending of City Council and the Mayor's Office, please visit the following link posted on the City of Saskatoon website: saskatoon.ca/city-hall/city-council-boards-committees/council. Under "Council Expenses" you can find hyperlinks showing a breakdown of expenses, including communications allowance, travel expenses and car allowance.

The policy guiding City Council's Communications and Constituency Relations Allowance can be found here.