What council did
Council and Police Services Board decisions that act on public safety and disorder: policing and its budget, security measures, encampment and drug-use response, downtown safety programs, enforcement against nuisance properties, and the money behind them. Read from the published agenda and minutes by rule, not by a person; roads, zoning, taxes, tariffs and tenders are left out. Each item shows its title and a short paraphrase with a link to the source. A promise with a due date shows as overdue once the date passes with no follow-up recorded; follow-ups are matched by title, so one filed under a different title is missed.
- Sep 21, 2026City CouncilAddiction and housingOntario Big City MayorsCouncil resolved to support OBCM campaign calling for recovery-focused approaches: expand access to treatment, create a dedicated ministry with funding, review Mental Health and Health Care Consent Acts, expand treatment in correctional institutions, and treat the crisis as urgent. A petition will be available until 2026-12-31 to be forwarded to provincial and federal officials and OBCM.Source: City Council resolutionReport a problemresolutiondue Dec 31, 2026
- Sep 21, 2026City CouncilPolicingDowntown PolicingCouncil requests the Chief of Police to report in Q1 2027 on the effectiveness of Division 2 in preventing downtown crime and to determine if its mandate should be changed to increase police presence, potentially to 24/7.Source: City Council promiseReport a problempromisedue Mar 31, 2027
- Jul 13, 2026City CouncilAddiction and housingReallocation of Housing Accelerator Funds to Per-Door Grant ProgramCouncil received a report and approved reallocating Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) amounts to the Per-Door Grant Program: $70,000 from Additional Dwelling Unit initiative, $80,000 from new/enhanced processes, $15,000 from marketing, and $900,000 from unallocated HAF.Source: City Council budgetReport a problempassed$1,065,000
- Jun 22, 2026City CouncilBylawBy-Law Enforcement Officer Appointment and RemovalReport from the Chief Building Official regarding appointment and removal of a by-law enforcement officer; by-law 2026-106 to be considered under agenda item 12.Source: City Council motionReport a problemmotion
- Jun 22, 2026City CouncilBylawBy-law 2026-106 (By-law Enforcement Officers)Council passed a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers to enforce the City's Property Standards By-law as Property Standards Officers and to enforce various other municipal by-laws as By-law Enforcement Officers.Source: City Council resolutionReport a problempassed
- Jun 22, 2026City CouncilDowntown safetySecurity Services Transit Terminal – Transit DivisionCouncil received report and awarded a contract for security services at the transit terminal ([civic_address removed]) commencing Aug 1, 2026 for three years with option to extend up to two additional years.Source: City Council budgetReport a problempassed
- Jun 22, 2026City CouncilPolicingBy-law 2026-101 POA Wawa Court Licence of OccupationBy-law to authorize an agreement between the City and another municipality for the City’s use of office space to conduct Provincial Offences Court.Source: City Council resolutionReport a problempassed
- May 25, 2026City CouncilAddiction and housingEmergency Treatment Funding Agreements – CMHA and SSMDSSABReport and proposed amending agreements to provide emergency treatment funding through community agencies as outlined in attached documents; associated bylaws listed elsewhere on the agenda.Source: City Council budgetReport a problembudget
- May 25, 2026City CouncilAddiction and housingBy-law 2026-89 First Amending Agreement — Emergency Treatment FundCouncil passed a by-law authorizing execution of a first amending agreement between the City and a mental health service provider to amend the Emergency Treatment Fund Agreement.Source: City Council resolutionReport a problempassed
- May 25, 2026City CouncilBylawBy-law 2026-84 (Appointment) Sault Area Hospital Enforcement OfficersCouncil passed By-law 2026-84 to amend the enforcement responsibilities and appointment of hospital enforcement officers under By-law 2022-58.Source: City Council motionReport a problempassed
- May 4, 2026City CouncilBylawBy-law 2026-79 (Property Standards) Amendment to By-law 2012-9Council passed a motion to adopt By-law 2026-79 amending the city's Property Standards By-law 2012-9, based on a report from the Prosecutor/Solicitor.Source: City Council motionReport a problempassed
- May 4, 2026City CouncilBylawProperty Standards By-Law BlitzCouncil received the Chief Building Official's report on a Property Standards By-Law Blitz and directed that the area from Wellington Street south to the water's edge, between Church Street and West Street, be a priority for proactive by-law enforcement in 2026.Source: City Council motionReport a problempasseddue Dec 31, 2026
- May 4, 2026City CouncilBylawAmendment to Property Standards By-law 2012-9 (By-law 2026-79)Council passed By-law 2026-79 to amend the property standards by-law (2012-9). The amendment updates the municipality's property standards regulatory framework.Source: City Council resolutionReport a problempassed
- Feb 23, 2026City CouncilAddiction and housingBy-Law 2026-21: Agreement for Outreach and Wellness Response TeamBy-law to authorize execution of an agreement between the City and a mental health organization to operationally deliver the Sault Ste. Marie Outreach and Wellness Response Team (OWR-Team).Source: City Council resolutionReport a problempassed
- Feb 23, 2026City CouncilAddiction and housingBy-law 2026-22: Agreement for Outreach and Wellness Response Team FleetBy-law to authorize execution of an agreement between the City and the regional social services board for operational delivery of the Sault Ste. Marie Outreach and Wellness Response Team (OWR-Team), including fleet provisions.Source: City Council resolutionReport a problempassed
- Dec 8, 2025City CouncilDowntown safetyMaintain security foot patrols in 2026 using Special Council Community Fund balanceDirects that security foot patrols be maintained in 2026 by utilizing the remaining Special Council Community Fund balance.Source: City Council motionReport a problemmotion
- Dec 8, 2025City CouncilDowntown safetyOperational funding removed from Downtown Ambassador Program; operations continued with one-time external fundingCouncil removed $95,913 of operational funding from the Downtown Ambassador Program for 2026 but directed that the program continue in 2026 using one-time funding from an external social services board.Source: City Council budgetReport a problempassed$95,913
- Dec 8, 2025City CouncilDowntown safetySecurity foot patrols maintained using Special Council Community Fund balanceCouncil resolved to maintain security foot patrols in 2026 by using the remaining balance of the Special Council Community Fund.Source: City Council budgetReport a problempassed
- Dec 8, 2025City CouncilDowntown safety2026 operating budget amendments — Downtown operational budget and staff repurposeCouncil approved amendments including a $50,000 downtown operational budget and repurposing two Public Works staff for downtown duties (net impact zero) as part of the 2026 operating budget.Source: City Council budgetReport a problempassed$50,000
- Dec 8, 2025City CouncilPolicing2026 operating budget amendments — foot patrols continuationCouncil approved the 2026 operating budget with an amendment to continue foot patrols funded from the Special Council Community Fund Reserve in the amount of $102,382.Source: City Council budgetReport a problempassed$102,382
- Nov 17, 2025City CouncilPolicingPolice Services Board 2026 Budget PresentationPresentation of the SSM Police Service proposed 2026 budget and supporting summary documents to Council and the Police Services Board as required under the Police Services Act.Source: City Council budgetReport a problembudget
- Nov 17, 2025City CouncilPolicingSSMPS 2026 Budget PresentationPresentation of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service 2026 proposed budget and accompanying summary to City Council and the Police Services Board, submitted to meet Police Services Act requirements for adequate and effective policing.Source: City Council budgetReport a problembudget
- Oct 14, 2025City CouncilAddiction and housingDSSAB Presentation Request regarding HART Hub funding and operationsCouncil resolved to request that representatives of the District Social Services Administration Board be summoned to deliver a presentation during the City’s annual budget proceedings to explain funding, operations, and sustainability of homelessness response initiatives including the HART Hub.Source: City Council delegationReport a problem
- Oct 14, 2025City CouncilAddiction and housingDSSAB Presentation Request regarding HART Hub and homelessness servicesCouncil resolved to request that representatives of the District Social Services Administration Board be summoned to deliver a presentation during the City’s annual budget proceedings about DSSAB funding, operations and sustainability, including the HART Hub and homelessness response.Source: City Council delegationReport a problempassed
- Sep 22, 2025City CouncilAddiction and housingBy-Law 2025-140: Second Extension Agreement for Seniors Drop‑In Centre LeaseCouncil passed a by-law authorizing execution of a second lease extension between the City and the housing corporation for space used as a seniors drop-in centre at Bay Street (addresses in source).Source: City Council resolutionReport a problempassed
- Aug 11, 2025City CouncilPolicingSault Ste. Marie Police Service Board correspondence and reportsCouncil received correspondence and police board reports including responses to council questions, 2024 budget reports, and monthly overtime records from the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service Board.Source: City Council reportReport a problemreceived
- Aug 11, 2025City CouncilPolicingSault Ste. Marie Police Services MOUReport and memorandum of understanding between the City and the municipal police service submitted for Council consideration; by-law to approve the MOU is listed elsewhere on the agenda.Source: City Council reportReport a problemreport
- Aug 11, 2025City CouncilPolicingBy-law 2025-115 (Agreement) Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board MOUBy-law to authorize approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Police Services Board, as presented in the report from the Chief Administrative Officer.Source: City Council resolutionReport a problempassed
- Jul 14, 2025City CouncilAddiction and housingBy-law 2025-116 – Seniors Drop In Centre Lease ExtensionCouncil passed a by-law authorizing an extension agreement between the City and the housing corporation for lease of space for a Seniors Drop-In Centre located on Bay Street.Source: City Council resolutionReport a problempassed
- Jul 14, 2025City CouncilPolicingSault Ste. Marie Police Service 2024 Annual ReportCouncil received the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service 2024 Annual Report as information.Source: City Council reportReport a problemreceived
- Jun 23, 2025City CouncilPolicingPolice Services Contract Extension Agreement – Prince TownshipReport from the City Solicitor regarding a police services contract extension agreement between the City and Prince Township.Source: City Council reportReport a problemreceived
- Jun 23, 2025City CouncilPolicingBy-law 2025-98 - Extension Agreement for Policing Services with TownshipBy-law to authorize execution of an extension agreement for the City to provide policing services to a neighbouring township, as recommended in a solicitor's report; passed in open Council on June 23, 2025.Source: City Council resolutionReport a problempassed
- May 12, 2025City CouncilAddiction and housingA-4-25-CIP Housing Community Improvement Plan AmendmentsCouncil approved amendments to the Housing Community Improvement Plan, replaced the prior CIP schedule, and allocated $3,345,000 of Housing Accelerator Fund – Round 2 to the Plan, authorizing the Plan Administrator to reallocate funds among associated grant programs as needed.Source: City Council budgetReport a problempassed$3,345,000
- May 12, 2025City CouncilPolicingPolice Financials — quarterly reports and budget collaborationCouncil resolved to request that the Police Services Board submit quarterly financial reports to Council and that the police work with the City's CFO to provide detailed budget requests, variance explanations, trend data, and information on budget challenges and cost-reduction strategies.Source: City Council motionReport a problempassed
- May 12, 2025City CouncilPolicingOPP CostingCouncil directed the CAO to request pricing for O.P.P. policing services for the City from Ontario's Solicitor General and to copy the Police Services Board and police leadership on the request.Source: City Council motionReport a problempassed
- May 12, 2025City CouncilPolicingCost of Policing in the NorthCouncil resolved to request the provincial government phase in a $100 million policing grant over three years for 157 northern communities, with a base amount per community and population-based allocation, and caps to avoid exceeding 2024 OPP notification amounts plus CPI; resolution to be forwarded to provincial officials and municipal associations.Source: City Council resolutionReport a problempassed$100,000,000
- Apr 7, 2025City CouncilAddiction and housingHealth Equity CentreCouncil received a CAO report regarding establishment of a harm reduction and health equity centre. The report was received as information.Source: City Council reportReport a problemreceived
- Apr 7, 2025City CouncilDowntown safetyDowntown Business Improvement Area Review — implementation of Option 3Council received the Deputy CAO's report and approved Option 3 to dissolve the current downtown association and reallocate its activities under the City with a business advisory committee and incremental staffing; funding for a Downtown Security Pilot Program ($150,000) to be moved to a municipal downtown development budget line for 2026 and staff to report back on required funding.Source: City Council resolutionReport a problempassed$150,000overdue: Jan 1, 2026
- Apr 7, 2025City CouncilPolicingPolice Services Contract Extension – Prince TownshipReport from the City Solicitor regarding extension of the police services contract with Prince Township; by-law listed elsewhere will be read under by-laws.Source: City Council reportReport a problemreceived
- Apr 7, 2025City CouncilPolicingBy-law 2025-49: Prince Township Police Services AgreementBy-law to authorize execution of an extension agreement between the City and a neighbouring township for provision of policing services to that township.Source: City Council resolutionReport a problempassed
- Feb 24, 2025City CouncilAddiction and housingBy-law 2025-32 Delegation for Affordable Housing CIP agreementsBy-law to delegate authority to the Director of Planning (or designate) to execute Affordable Housing Community Improvement Program (CIP) agreements on behalf of the City.Source: City Council resolutionReport a problempassed
- Feb 3, 2025City CouncilPolicingSeasonal Security ServicesCouncil received a report and awarded seasonal security services contract to a security company at quoted rates, commencing March 1, 2025 for three years with option to extend up to two additional years.Source: City Council reportReport a problempassed
- May 13, 2024City CouncilDowntown safetyDowntown Security Foot PatrolsA councillor motion regarding downtown security foot patrols; mentions a partnership with a private security company.Source: City Council motionReport a problempassed
- May 13, 2024City CouncilFunding2024 Equipment List – AmendmentCouncil received a report and redirected the estimated budget for a Parks Deck Rider toward purchasing a 2014 pickup from Police Services.Source: City Council motionReport a problempassed
Every record was published by rule, not by a person; 43 were held back, meaning discarded by the rules. The rules · what they did.