Amber Ackerman

The City Council meeting addressed various community lease agreements including the Cathedral Village Community Association Garden, Regina and Area Motocross Club, South Saskatchewan Kart Club, and Currie Field. The Council discussed infrastructure protection measures, return-to-office policies for City employees, and a fare-free transit pilot project update. Heritage incentive applications and designations were reviewed, alongside capital program approvals for Mosaic Stadium and the Southwest Sewer Upgrade Project. Furthermore, the Council addressed pedestrian safety, traffic improvements on 9th Avenue North, the establishment of a Mayor's Heroism Award, and various bylaws regarding transit fares, code of ethics, and service prioritization for future budget deliberations.

The committee meeting agenda included a review of the Cash Controls Audit for Parking and Transit operations, which identified opportunities to strengthen internal controls regarding cash handling and transaction processing. Additionally, the Whistleblower Program Annual Report was presented, detailing 2025 program usage statistics and outcomes of investigated complaints. These reports aim to support accountability, transparency, and the effective stewardship of public funds.

The Regina Planning Commission discussed several administrative reports regarding heritage designations and zoning bylaw amendments. Key agenda items included a recommendation to designate 2301 Lorne Street (Windsor Tower) as a Municipal Heritage Property, while recommending the denial of a heritage designation for 2224 Toronto Street. Additionally, the commission reviewed and acted upon zoning bylaw amendments for 834 Broadway Avenue and a concept plan and zoning amendment for 500 N Courtney Street.

The Executive Committee discussed several administrative and capital project reports. Key topics included advanced approval for the 2027 Mosaic Stadium Capital Program for video display and turf replacement, 2026 heritage incentive applications for property maintenance and conservation, a funding agreement for the Southwest Sewer Upgrade Project, proposed amendments to the Wastewater and Storm Water Bylaw, the North Pumping Station replacement project, and a long-term lease agreement for Currie Field with the Regina Red Sox Baseball Club.

The council discussed various reports and administrative matters, including the approval of the 2025 City of Regina Annual Reports, Public Accounts, and the annual investment report. Financial approvals included adjustments to the general and utility operating forecast, and the redirection of funds to support the Saskatchewan Roughriders' bid to host the 2027 Grey Cup. Governance changes for the Casual and Elected Official Pension Plan were approved, as well as updates to transit fare bylaws. Additionally, the council conducted readings for the Code of Ethics Amendment Bylaw and received capital forecast updates from the Audit and Finance Committee.