The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines
REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES
Monday, April 04, 2016
Present:
Absent: | Deputy Mayor Bill Phillips Councillors Sandie Bellows, Mike Britton, N. Carlos Garcia, Matt Harris (left at 8:52 p.m.), David A. Haywood, Joseph Kushner, Mathew Siscoe, Sal Sorrento, Jennifer Stevens, and Bruce Williamson
Mayor Walter Sendzik and Councillor Mark Elliott |
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Officials Present: | Dan Carnegie, Chief Administrative Officer Bryan Shynal, Commissioner of Operations Nicole Auty, Director of Legal and Clerks Services/City Solicitor Sandra Burrows, Chief Building Official/Manager of Building and Development Kristine Douglas, Director of Financial Management Services Jeanette Pillitteri, Director of Corporate Support Services Dan Dillon, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services David Oakes, Director of Recreation and Community Services David Wood, Director of Fire and Emergency Management Services Brian York, Manager Economic Development Heather Salter, Deputy Solicitor/Deputy Clerk Deanna Haine, Council and Committee Coordinator |
Deputy Mayor Phillips took the chair and called the meeting to order in Council Chambers at 6:33 p.m. |
1. | Presentations |
1.1. | Elaine Manocha, Committee Chair, and Tisha Polocko, Vice-Chair, Clean City Advisory Committee Re: Annual Spring Clean-Up and Pitch-In Week (April 17-23) |
Elaine Manocha, Committee Chair, and Tisha Polocko, Vice-Chair, Clean City Advisory Committee, addressed Council to provide information regarding the annual spring clean-up and Pitch-In Week (April 17-23). They advised that Pitch-In Day is Saturday, April 23, 2016, from 10:00 am until noon.
That Council receive the presentation by Elaine Manocha, Committee Chair, and Tisha Polocko, Vice-Chair of the Clean City Advisory Committee regarding the annual spring clean-up and Pitch-In Week (April 17-23).
Carried
2. | Public Meetings Pursuant to Planning Act |
There were none this evening.
3. | Mayor's Report |
Deputy Mayor Phillips presented a verbal report on matters of community interest.
4. | Adoption of the Agendas |
Seconded By: Councillor Stevens
That Council adopt the agendas for the meeting of April 4, 2016, as presented.
Carried
5. | Declarations of Interest |
None were declared at this time.
6. | Adoption of the Minutes (Council and General Committee) |
6.1. |
Seconded By: Councillor Britton
That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held on Monday, March 21, 2016.
Carried
6.2. |
Seconded By: Councillor Britton
That Council adopt the minutes of the General Committee meeting held on Monday, March 21, 2016.
Carried
7. | Delegations |
7.1. | Michael Ashford (former Master Warrant Officer, CD, Retired Canadian Reserve and Regular Army) Re: Recognition of Afghanistan Mission Service on City Cenotaphs |
Michael Ashford addressed Council regarding recognition of the Afghanistan mission service on City cenotaphs. He provided Council with some history and background information regarding this and other missions. Mr. Ashford requested Council add the words "Afghanistan 2001-2014" to the City's cenotaphs to acknowledge the contribution to that mission and that this be completed before the next November 11, 2016 ceremony.
Seconded By: Councillor Stevens
That Council receive and refer the presentation by Michael Ashford regarding recognition of the Afghanistan mission service on City cenotaphs to General Committee for consideration later this evening (see General Committee Minutes, April 4, 2016, Item 3.1).
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Moved By: Councillor Kushner
That Council suspend the rules in accordance with Procedural By-law 2015-170, article A4, Suspension of Rules, to move General Committee Agenda Item 3.1 forward for discussion at this time.
Carried
Item 3.1 of the General Committee Agenda
Moved By: Councillor Siscoe
Seconded By: Councillor Stevens
That Council approve the addition of recognition for the mission service in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2014 on the Grantham, Merritton and St. Catharines Cenotaphs; and
That the addition to the cenotaphs be completed prior to the 2016 Remembrance Day ceremonies; and
That staff be directed to look into some type of recognition for the mission service in Afghanistan at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. FORTHWITH
Yeas:Councillors Bellows, Britton, Garcia, Harris, Haywood, Kushner, Siscoe, Sorrento, Stevens, Williamson, and Deputy Mayor Phillips
Nays:
Carried as Amended
7.2. | Charles Suddaby, Vice President and Practice Leader, Hospitality & Gaming Group, Valuation & Advisory, Cushman & Wakefield Re: Hotel Feasibility Study for Downtown and Port Dalhousie |
Charles Suddaby, Vice President and Practice Leader for Cushman & Wakefield presented to Council regarding the Hotel Feasibility Study for Downtown and Port Dalhousie and responded to questions from Council.
Seconded By: Councillor Bellows
That Council receive and refer the presentation by Charles Suddaby, Vice President and Practice Leader, Hospitality & Gaming Group, Valuation & Advisory, Cushman & Wakefield, regarding the Hotel Feasibility Study for Downtown and Port Dalhousie, to General Committee for consideration later this evening (see General Committee Minutes, April 4, 2016, Item 4.1).
Motion to Refer Carried
7.3. | Public Meeting (Pursuant to Notice By-law 2007-310, as Amended) Re: 2016 Water and Wastewater Budget and Associated Rates |
The Deputy Mayor advised that notice of the adoption of the 2016 Water and Wastewater Budget and Associated Rates has been published in accordance with the City of St. Catharines’ Notice By-law 2007-310, as amended.
The Director of Financial Management Services, Kristine Douglas, presented an overview of the 2016 Water Wastewater Budget and Associated Rates.
No persons registered with the Office of the City Clerk to be heard.
The Deputy Mayor then invited members of the public to speak to the matter. No one wished to speak in this regard.
The Director answered questions from Council.
Seconded By: Councillor Bellows
That Council close the public meeting regarding the 2016 Water and Wastewater Budget and Associated Rates.
Carried
Seconded By: Councillor Kushner
That Council receive and refer the 2016 Water and Wastewater Budget and Associated Rates to General Committee for consideration later this evening (see General Committee Minutes, April 4, 2016, Item 3.2).
Motion to Refer Carried
7.4. | Public Meeting (Pursuant to Notice By-law 2007-310, as Amended) Re: Amendment to By-law 2016-6 - Regulate the Sale and Setting Off of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Special Effects (Sale of Consumer Fireworks from Tents with Commercial Cube Vans used as Point of Storage) (see General Committee Agenda, April 4, 2016, Item 3.3 and Item 3.4) |
The Deputy Mayor advised that notice of the proposed amendment to By-law 2016-6, a By-law to Regulate the Sale and Setting Off of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Special Effects, has been published in accordance with the City of St. Catharines’ Notice By-law 2007-310, as amended.
The Deputy Fire Chief, Monique Belair of Fire and Emergency Management Services (FEMS), presented an overview of the proposed amendments and recommendations from Fire Services.
No persons registered with the Office of the City Clerk to be heard.
The Deputy Mayor invited members of the public to speak to the matter. Mr. Micheal Biancaniello, CEO of RedBoss Pyrotechnicians Inc., came forward to address Council in this regard. He stated he was in support of the proposed amendments to the by-law.
The Director answered questions from Council.
Seconded By: Councillor Bellows
That Council close the public meeting regarding the proposed amendment to By-law 2016-6, a "By-law to Regulate the Sale and Setting Off of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Special Effects" (the sale of consumer fireworks from tents with commercial cube vans used as a point of storage).
Carried
Seconded By: Councillor Stevens
That Council receive and refer the proposed amendment to By-law 2016-6, a By-law to Regulate the Sale and Setting Off of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Special Effects, to General Committee for consideration later this evening (see General Committee Minutes, April 4, 2016, Item 3.3 and Item 3.4).
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Moved By: Councillor Bellows
That Council suspend the rules in accordance with Procedural By-law 2015-170, article A4, Suspension of Rules, to move General Committee Agenda Item 3.3 and Item 3.4 forward for discussion at this time.
Carried
Item 3.3 of the General Committee Agenda (deferred report)
Moved By: Councillor Stevens
Seconded By: Councillor Bellows
That Council receive the report from Fire and Emergency Management Services, dated February 24, 2016, for information purposes. FORTHWITH
Yeas:Councillors Bellows, Britton, Garcia, Harris, Haywood, Kushner, Siscoe, Sorrento, Stevens, Williamson, and Deputy Mayor Phillips
Nays:
Carried
Item 3.4 of the General Committee Agenda (supplemental report)
Moved By: Councillor Stevens
Seconded By: Councillor Bellows
That the City of St. Catharines allow the sale of consumer fireworks from a commercial motor vehicle, more specifically, a cube van with a flame retardant tent; subject to the additional requirements outlined in the Report from Fire and Emergency Management Services (FEMS) dated March 24, 2016; and
That the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary amendment to By-law 2016-06. FORTHWITH
Yeas:Councillors Garcia, Harris, Haywood, Kushner, Siscoe, Sorrento, Stevens, Williamson, Bellows, Britton, and Deputy Mayor Phillips
Nays:
Carried
8. | Call for Notices of Motion |
8.1. | Citizen Appointment to Port Dalhousie Business Association Board of Management |
Councillor Garcia read the following notice of motion and requested Council suspend the rules to allow the motion to be considered this evening.
Whereas the Port Dalhousie Business Association Board of Management has recently received the resignations of two directors: Aggie Tarnoy and Darryl Austin; and
Whereas the Board requests that City Council fill both vacancies; and
Whereas the Board has nominated for Council’s consideration the following two members of the BIA to fill the vacancies for the balance of the term of the Board: Jeff Mackie and Rachel Wrighten;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
That Council appoint Jeff Mackie and Rachel Wrighten to the Board of Management of the Port Dalhousie Business Association for the balance of the term of the Board. FORTHWITH
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Moved By: Councillor Garcia
Seconded By: Councillor Harris
That Council suspend the rules in accordance with Procedural By-law 2015-170, article A4, Suspension of Rules, to allow the motion to be put at the Regular meeting of April 4, 2016.
Carried
Council now discussed the motion.
Moved By: Councillor Garcia
Seconded By: Councillor Harris
Whereas the Port Dalhousie Business Association Board of Management has recently received the resignations of two directors: Aggie Tarnoy and Darryl Austin; and
Whereas the Board requests that City Council fill both vacancies; and
Whereas the Board has nominated for Council’s consideration the following two members of the BIA to fill the vacancies for the balance of the term of the Board: Jeff Mackie and Rachel Wrighten;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
That Council appoint Jeff Mackie and Rachel Wrighten to the Board of Management of the Port Dalhousie Business Association for the balance of the term of the Board. FORTHWITH
Yeas:Councillors Garcia, Harris, Haywood, Kushner, Siscoe, Sorrento, Stevens, Williamson, Bellows, Britton, and Deputy Mayor Phillips
Nays:
Carried
9. | Motions |
9.1. | Event of Municipal Significance - In the Soil Arts Festival |
Seconded By: Councillor Haywood
That the Council of the City of St. Catharines declare the In the Soil Arts Festival, to be held from Friday, April 29, 2016, to Sunday, May 1, 2016, to be an event of municipal significance with respect to obtaining liquor permits in accordance with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario requirements; and
That the Office of the City Clerk be directed to make the necessary notifications. FORTHWITH
Yeas:Councillors Siscoe, Sorrento, Stevens, Williamson, Bellows, Britton, Garcia, Harris, Haywood, Kushner, Deputy Mayor Phillips
Nays:
Carried
9.2. | Event of Municipal Significance – 2nd Annual Port Dalhousie Supper Market |
Moved By: Councillor Williamson
Seconded By: Councillor Garcia
That the Council of the City of St. Catharines declare the 2nd Annual Port Dalhousie Supper Market, organized by Matthew Swan of the Silversmith Brewing Company Limited, to be held at Lakeside Park every Tuesday for twelve weeks commencing June 7, 2016, and ending August 30, 2016, to be an event of municipal significance with respect to obtaining liquor permits in accordance with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario requirements; and
That the Office of the City Clerk be directed to make the necessary notifications. FORTHWITH
Yeas:Councillors Williamson, Bellows, Britton, Garcia, Harris, Haywood, Kushner, Siscoe, Sorrento, Stevens, and Deputy Mayor Phillips
Nays:
Carried
9.3. | Event of Municipal Significance – Summer Concerts in Montebello Park |
Seconded By: Councillor Haywood
That the Council of the City of St. Catharines declare the Summer Concerts, to be held at Montebello Park every Wednesday for four weeks commencing June 29, 2016, and ending July 20, 2016, to be an event of municipal significance with respect to obtaining liquor permits in accordance with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario requirements; and
That the Office of the City Clerk be directed to make the necessary notifications. FORTHWITH
Yeas:Councillors Siscoe, Sorrento, Stevens, Williamson, Bellows, Britton, Garcia, Harris, Haywood, Kushner, and Deputy Mayor Phillips
Nays:
Carried
9.4. | Appointment of Integrity Commissioner to Review Complaint of March 30, 2016 |
• Councillor Siscoe declared a Conflict of Interest (Pecuniary) to Item 9.4 of the Council minutes of April 4, 2016, stating his wife is on the Board of the complainant and left the room for discussion of the matter
Moved By: Councillor Williamson
Seconded By: Councillor Bellows
WHEREAS the City’s Integrity Commissioner, Ms. Suzanne Craig, has resigned her appointment effective February 29, 2016; and
WHEREAS the City Clerk received two complaints on March 30, 2016, pursuant to the City’s Code of Conduct for Elected Officials regarding the conduct of members of Council; and
WHEREAS the City Clerk, in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law, sought quotations for the services of an Integrity Commissioner to conduct an inquiry related to the March 9, 2016 complaint;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council, upon the recommendation of the City Clerk, does hereby appoint Mr. John Mascarin of the law firm Aird & Berlis LLP as the City’s Integrity Commissioner for the purposes of conducting an inquiry pursuant to s. 223.4 of the Municipal Act, 2001 into the two March 30, 2016 complaints, and directs Mr. Mascarin to report back to Council with the findings of the inquiry. FORTHWITH
Yeas:Councillors Sorrento, Stevens, Williamson, Britton, Garcia, Haywood, Kushner, and Deputy Mayor Phillips
Nays:Councillors Bellows and Harris
Carried
10. | Resolve into General Committee |
City Council recessed at 8:41 p.m. and General Committee convened. General Committee adjourned at 9:49 p.m. and City Council reconvened.
11. | Motion Arising from In-Camera Session |
11.1. | In-Camera Agenda Item 2.1 Financial Management Services, Property Management Property Matter - Lease, Realty File No. 86-120 |
Seconded By: Councillor Haywood
That Council does now reconvene from the In-Camera session; and
That Council approve a lease renewal of certain lands to Colleen Evans with respect to accommodating a driveway and landscaping of vacant land abutting property located at 37 Lakeside Drive; and
That the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary documents and by-laws. FORTHWITH
Yeas:Councillors Siscoe, Sorrento, Stevens, Williamson, Bellows, Britton, Garcia, Haywood, Kushner, and Deputy Mayor Phillips
Nays:
Carried
11.2. | In-Camera Agenda Item 2.2 Financial Management Services, Property Management Property Matter - Disposition, Realty File No. 15-98 |
Seconded By: Councillor Haywood
That Council authorize the acceptance of a Quit Claim Deed from Gatta Homes Inc. with respect to the lands abutting 176 Oakdale Avenue; and
That Council approve the transfer of those lands to the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA); and
That the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary documents and by-laws. FORTHWITH
Yeas:Councillors Siscoe, Sorrento, Williamson, Bellows, Britton, Garcia, Kushner, and Deputy Mayor Phillips
Nays:Councillors Stevens and Haywood
Carried
11.3. | In-Camera Agenda Item 2.3 Financial Management Services, Property Management Property Matter - Lease, Realty File No. 05-36 |
Seconded By: Councillor Haywood
That Council direct staff to proceed as directed and discussed in-camera regarding a renewal of the lease with 1669772 Ontario Limited with respect to the full service restaurant and two food concessions at Seymour-Hannah Sports & Entertainment Centre, 240 St. Paul Street West.
Yeas:Councillors Siscoe, Sorrento, Stevens, Williamson, Bellows, Garcia, Kushner, and Deputy Mayor Phillips
Nays:Councillors Britton and Haywood
Carried
11.4. | In-Camera Agenda Item 2.4 Financial Management Services, Property Management Property Matter - Lease, Realty File No. 06-06 |
Seconded By: Councillor Haywood
That Council direct staff to proceed as directed and discussed in-camera regarding a renewal of the lease with Front Row Sports Ltd. with respect to the skate centre at Seymour-Hannah Sports & Entertainment Centre, 240 St. Paul Street West.
Yeas:Councillors Siscoe, Stevens, Williamson, Bellows, Garcia, Kushner, and Deputy Mayor Phillips
Nays:Councillors Sorrento, Britton and Haywood
Carried
12. | Motion to Ratify Forthwith Recommendations |
Seconded By: Councillor Britton
That Council adopt those items approved FORTHWITH by the General Committee on Monday, April 4, 2016.
Carried
13. | By-laws |
13.1. | Reading of By-laws |
Seconded By: Councillor Siscoe
That the following by-laws be read a first time, considered and passed; and
That they be signed and executed by the Mayor and the City Clerk.
By-law No. 2016-51 A By-law to authorize a contract with Nexterra Substructures Incorporated. (One reading - with respect to Riverview Boulevard, under Project No. P15-100-1. Delegation By-law 2004-277, as amended.) File: 18.45.253
By-law No. 2016-52 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for Lancaster Park - Lighting. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P10-161. General Committee, May 31, 2010, Item No. 254 and General Committee, July 25, 2011, Item No. 387.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-53 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for Happy Rolphs Bird Sanctuary - Washroom. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P11-163. General Committee, July 25, 2011, Item No. 387.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-54 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for Pearson Park - Washroom. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P13-172. General Committee, June 11, 2012, Item No. 340.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-55 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for Centennial Park Upgrades - Phase 2. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P12-130. General Committee, July 22, 2013, Item No. 3.1.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-56 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for Powerview Avenue - Parking Lot Reconstruction. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P13-138. General Committee, July 22, 2013, Item No. 3.1.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-57 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for Victoria Lawn Cemetery - Carillon Tower Stone Repairs. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P13-145. General Committee, July 22, 2013, Item No. 3.1.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-58 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for St. Catharines Lock 3 Museum - Security Upgrades. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P13-166. General Committee, July 22, 2013, Item No. 3.1.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-59 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for Kiwanis Aquatics Centre - Bleacher Barrier. (One reading - with respect to bleacher barrier. General Committee, June 9, 2014, Item No. 3.1.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-60 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for Lakeshore Road - Phase 2. (One reading - with respect to Project No. RN14-05. General Committee, June 9, 2014, Item No. 3.1.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-61 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for Catherine Street. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P14-001. General Committee, June 9, 2014, Item No. 3.1.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-62 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for Parnell Road. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P14-003. General Committee, June 9, 2014, Item No. 3.1.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-63 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for 2014 Accessibility Programme. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P14-065. General Committee, June 9, 2014, Item No. 3.1.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-64 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for McGuire Street. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P14-065. General Committee, June 9, 2014, Item No. 3.1.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-65 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for Forest Hill Road. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P14-068. General Committee, June 9, 2014, Item No. 3.1.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-66 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for Forest Hill Road Improvements. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P14-068. General Committee, June 9, 2014, Item No. 3.1.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-67 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for Forest Hill Road. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P14-068. General Committee, June 9, 2014, Item No. 3.1.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-68 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for Burbank Drive Reconstruction. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P14-069. General Committee, June 9, 2014, Item No. 3.1.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-69 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for Burbank Drive Reconstruction. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P14-069. General Committee, June 9, 2014, Item No. 3.1.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-70 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for Burbank Drive Reconstruction. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P14-069. General Committee, June 9, 2014, Item No. 3.1.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-71 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for St. Catharines Museum - Retaining Wall and Trellis. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P14-149. General Committee, June 9, 2014, Item No. 3.1.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-72 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for Lower Level Parking Lot and Multi Use Trail. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P14-161. General Committee, June 9, 2014, Item No. 3.1.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-73 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for West Park Pool Demolition. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P12-160. General Committee, June 11, 2012, Item No. 340 and General Committee, July 20, 2015, Item No. 3.3.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-74 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for Carlisle / St. Paul Reconstruction. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P13-062. General Committee, July 22, 2013, Item No. 3.1, General Committee, June 9, 2014, Item No. 3.1 and General Committee, July 20, 2015, Item No. 3.3.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-75 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for McGuire Street. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P14-065. General Committee, June 9, 2014, Item No. 3.1 and General Committee, July 20, 2015, Item No. 3.3.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-76 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for Catherine Street. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P14-001. General Committee, July 20, 2015, Item No. 3.3.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-77 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for Tree Planting, 2015. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P15-TREE. General Committee, July 20, 2015, Item No. 3.3.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-78 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for 2015 Resurfacing Program - Part 2. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P15-060. General Committee, July 20, 2015, Item No. 3.3.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-79 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for Lowell Avenue. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P15-065. General Committee, July 20, 2015, Item No. 3.3.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-80 A By-law to authorize the construction and issuing of debentures for Arena Improvement Program, 2015. (One reading - with respect to Project No. P15-163. General Committee, July 20, 2015, Item No. 3.3.) File: 10.57.10
By-law No. 2016-81 A By-law to authorize a Contribution Agreement under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. (One reading – with respect to Improvements to West Park, Project 807827. General Committee, April 4, 2016, Item No. 3.5.) File: 68.31.137
By-law No. 2016-82 A By-law to authorize a Contribution Agreement under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. (One reading – with respect to Improvements to Lakeside Park, Project 808007. General Committee, April 4, 2016, Item No. 3.5.) File: 68.31.114
By-law No. 2016-83 A By-law to authorize a Contribution Agreement under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. (One reading – with respect to Improvements to Rotary Park, Project 808299. General Committee, April 4, 2016, Item No. 3.5.) File: 68.31.182
By-law No. 2016-84 A By-law to fix the rates for the use of water and water related services supplied by The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines. (One reading – with respect to 2016 Water and Wastewater Budget and associated rates. General Committee, April 4, 2016, Item No. 3.2.) File: 10.57.12, 18.45.254
By-law No. 2016-85 A By-law to confirm the proceedings of council at its meeting held on the 4th day of April, 2016. (One reading – with respect to ratification and adoption of City Council Minutes of April 4, 2016 and General Committee Minutes of April 4, 2016.) File: 10.12.1
Carried
13.2. | Reading of Additional By-laws |
Seconded By: Councillor Siscoe
That the following additional by-laws be read a first time, considered and passed; and
That they be signed and executed by the Mayor and the City Clerk.
By-law No. 2016-86 A By-law to authorize the Lease Renewal of certain lands to Colleen Evans. (One reading – with respect to accommodating a driveway and landscaping of vacant land abutting property located at 37 Lakeside Drive. Council Minutes, April 4, 2016, Item 11.1). File: 16.19.99
By-law No. 2016-87 A By-law to authorize the acceptance of a Quit Claim Deed from Gatta Homes Inc. (One reading – with respect to the lands abutting 176 Oakdale Avenue. Council Minutes, April 4, 2016, Item 11.2.) File: 16.7.99
By-law No. 2016-88 A By-law to authorize a conveyance of certain lands to the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA). (One reading – with respect to the lands abutting 176 Oakdale Avenue. Council Minutes, April 4, 2016, Item 11.2.) File: 16.7.99
Carried
14. | Agencies, Boards, Committee Reports |
14.1. | Minutes to receive: (click on links provided; copies available upon request) • Recreation Facilities and Programming Master Plan, January 4, 2016 • Cultural Sustainability Committee, January 13, 2016 • Town and Gown Advisory Committee, January 14, 2016 • Downtown Development Revitalization Advisory Committee, January 19 and February 17, 2016 • St. Catharines Heritage Permit Advisory Committee, January 28, 2016 • Parking Advisory Committee, March 10, 2016 • Master Fire Planning Committee, March 10 and March 17, 2016 |
Moved By: Councillor Bellows
Seconded By: Councillor Williamson
That Council receive and file the minutes of the Advisory Committees of Council, as presented.
Carried
Note: Prior to the Adjournment, Councillor Stevens put a motion on the floor regarding a request from Niagara Nutrition Partners, along with Education Foundation of Niagara, to waive fees for the DSBN Road Race (see General Committee Minutes, April 4, 2016, Item 5.3).
15. | Adjournment |
Seconded By: Councillor Bellows
There being no further items of business, this meeting be adjourned at 9:59 p.m.
Carried
Certified Correct:Confirmed by:
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