News Releases

From the September 28, 2015 Meeting of City Council

8.3.7  College Drive Classification

*The report outlined the transportation access strategy for the Brighton neighbourhood between the Canadian Pacific Railway overpass and McOrmond Drive.
*An intersection on College Drive will provide an important connection to the Brighton neighbourhood now and in the future.
*The configuration of the McOrmond Drive and College Drive interchange will provide a higher level of service to neighbourhoods north of College Drive.
*A funding plan has been developed for the revised interchange which results in development paying for 100% of the interchange.
*City Council approved.

8.3.9 Uber Technologies Inc.

*The City, like Regina has, will ask the Province to regulate Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and others currently operating unregulated.

8.4.4 Public Space Recycling

*Administration will continue to develop a long-term plan for the Public Space Recycling program and report back with program options by April 2016. The RFP issued in July 2015 has been canceled.

8.5.1 Second Quarter Results – Corporate Business Plan and Budget - Sustaining the Saskatoon Advantage

*The report presented the City’s second quarter results and shows 2015 budget projections are indicating a 0.28% unfavourable deviation from budget. The Administration will be taking all reasonable measures to bring in a balanced budget at year-end.
*The key projects outlined in the 2015 Corporate Business Plan and Budget are on track and initiatives are progressing well.

8.5.2 2016 Business Plan and Budget Process – June Public Engagement Results

*More than 250 residents participated in online engagement and an Open House in June to learn more about how the City prepares its budget and provide input on spending priorities and future investments.
*Most participants in the June Public Engagement Activities and in the 2015 Annual Civic Services Survey prefer: to balance the 2016 budget using a combination of user fees and property taxes increases versus service reductions or eliminations; spending increases for the maintenance of major roadways, snow and ice, street crime, and affordable housing; and funding decreases for arts and cultural groups.
*Participants in the June Public Engagement activities identified roads/sidewalks, spending efficiencies, crime/policing, and transit services as the top priorities where City Council should focus its attention for the 2016 Budget.

9.6.2 Prohibition of Smoking in City-Operated Public Places

*This will be considered at the October meeting of City Council. Item deferred to October 26.

9.9.1 Community Support Program Pilot Project – Review for Permanent Status

*The pilot project has been made permanent.
*CSP key indicators of success show positive movement.
*Data shows a reduction in duplication of services, with less calls requiring attendance by police and other service providers.
*The Street Activity Baseline Study (SABS) Update 2015 results show that perceptions of safety fell slightly and that there is a consensus among their respondents that the CSP should continue.
*The CSP has been recognized as a contributor to the image of safety for the Downtown and for its potential to play a key role in overall community safety.
*Ninety percent of surveyed business respondents would like to see the CSP continue, and 69% are prepared to support the program through property taxes. The majority of responding community and involved service providers also support continuation of the program.
*Two of the three Business Improvement Districts (BID) boards support continuation of the CSP.

NEW

22ND ST W EB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING BETTS AVE
(Turn bay construction)
Start: September 29, 8:00 a.m. End: September 29, 12:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB/WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) & CENTRE LANES CLOSED FROM AVE O N TO AVE K N
(Tree removal)
Start: September 29, 8:00 a.m. End: September 29, 4:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 29TH ST W
(Pedestrian light installation )
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: September 29, 10:30 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 39TH ST W TO CIRCLE DR E
(Sewer cleaning)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: September 29, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR W NB/SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM 33RD ST W TO 38TH ST W
(Lightpole repairs)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: September 29, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST E EB & WB CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Primary water main repair)
33rd St EB centre lane closed at 3rd Ave. 5th Ave closed from 33rd St to Empress Ave
Start: September 8, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 19TH ST & SID BUCKWOLD BRIDGE
(Bridge maintenance)
1st Ave SB curb lane closed between 19th St & Sid Buckwold Bridge
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 6:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR NB/SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED  AT CLAYPOOL DR
(Road construction)
Claypool Dr WB closed from Airport Dr to McClocklin Rd
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 6:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE & BRAND RD
(Force main installation)
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Hwy 11/12 SB median lane closed at overpass
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

HWY 16 WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road reconstruction)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

NEW

22ND ST WB/EB MEDIAN (INSIDE) & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT WITNEY AVE
(Tree removal)
Start: September 28, 8:00 a.m. End: September 28, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST E EB & WB CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Primary water main repair)
33rd St EB centre lane closed at 3rd Ave. 5th Ave closed from 33rd St to Empress Ave
Start: September 8, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 19TH ST & SID BUCKWOLD BRIDGE
(Bridge maintenance)
1st Ave SB curb lane closed between 19th St & Sid Buckwold Bridge
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 6:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR NB/SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED  AT CLAYPOOL DR
(Road construction)
Claypool Dr WB closed from Airport Dr to McClocklin Rd
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 6:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE & BRAND RD
(Force main installation)
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Hwy 11/12 SB median lane closed at overpass
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

HWY 16 WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road reconstruction)
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

NEW

NIGHT WORK: IDYLWYLD DR NB/SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 20TH ST
(Nuit Blanche event)
Start: September 26, 5:00 p.m. End: September 27, 2:00 a.m.

PRESTON AVE SB CLOSED AT CORNISH/HUNTER RD
(Road repair)
Start: September 27, 7:00 a.m. End: September 27, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING CIRCLE DR S BRIDGE
(Guardrail repair)
Start: September 27, 7:00 a.m. End: September 27, 4:00 p.m.

22ND ST WB/EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT NEAULT RD
(Road patching)
Start: September 27, 7:00 a.m. End: September 27, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED APPROACHING 25^TH ST WB
(Lightpole repair)
Start: September 27, 7:30 a.m. End: September 27, 9:00 a.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Lightpole repair)
Start: September 27, 7:30 a.m. End: September 27, 12:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR N
(Lightpole repair)
Start: September 27, 9:00 a.m. End: September 27, 12:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST WB CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO KINGSMERE BLVD
(Road repair)
Start: September 27, 9:00 a.m. End: September 27, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Lightpole replacement)
Start: September 27, 12:00 p.m. End: September 27, 1:30 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB/SB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED AT CLANCY DR
(Lightpole repair)
Start: September 27, 1:30 p.m. End: September 27, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST E EB & WB CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Primary water main repair)
33rd St EB centre lane closed at 3rd Ave. 5th Ave closed from 33rd St to Empress Ave
Start: September 8, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 19TH ST & SID BUCKWOLD BRIDGE
(Bridge maintenance)
1st Ave SB curb lane closed between 19th St & Sid Buckwold Bridge
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 6:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR NB/SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED  AT CLAYPOOL DR
(Road construction)
Claypool Dr WB closed from Airport Dr to McClocklin Rd
Start: September 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 6:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE & BRAND RD
(Force main installation)
Start: August 24, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Hwy 11/12 SB median lane closed at overpass
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

HWY 16 WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED PAST ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road reconstruction)
Modified road closure until September 26 for additional work. Curb lane open again through Zimmerman Rd. intersection only during this time
Start: September 16, 7:00 a.m. End: November 15, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day is Sunday, September 27, 2015.  In recognition, flags at all City of Saskatoon facilities will fly at half-mast for the day.

Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day is recognized every year in Canada on the last Sunday in September. The day pays tribute to the hard work, dedication and sacrifice police and peace officers have made toward the safety of Canadians.

Flags are flown at half-mast to honour  police and peace officers  killed in the line of duty. Memorial services will also take place in communities across the country.

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