The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines
GENERAL COMMITTEE MINUTES
Monday, May 16, 2016
Present: | Mayor Walter Sendzik Councillors Sandie Bellows, Mike Britton, Mark Elliott, N. Carlos Garcia, Matt Harris (left at 9:51 p.m.), David A. Haywood (left at 9:51 p.m.), Joseph Kushner, Bill Phillips, Mathew Siscoe, Sal Sorrento (left at 9:51 p.m.), Jennifer Stevens, and Bruce Williamson |
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Officials Present: | Dan Carnegie, Chief Administrative Officer Shelley Chemnitz, Commissioner of Corporate Services Bryan Shynal, Commissioner of Operations Nicole Auty, Director of Legal and Clerks Services/City Solicitor Jim Riddell, Director of Planning and Building Services Kristine Douglas, Director of Financial Management Services Jeanette Pillitteri, Director of Corporate Support Services Dan Dillon, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services Phil Cristi, Acting Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture Services Jeffery Silcox-Childs, Acting Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture Services David Wood, Director of Fire and Emergency Management Services Heather Salter, Deputy Solicitor/Deputy Clerk Deanna Haine, Council and Committee Coordinator |
Mayor Sendzik was in the chair and called the meeting to order in Council Chambers at 8:41 p.m. |
Call for Reports to be Brought Forward from Consent |
Item 4.4: Expansion of Sidewalk Patio Program (Councillor Garcia)
Item 4.8: Hiring Process for Senior Management Positions (Councillor Garcia)
Item 4.10, Sub-item 1: Grant request to offset fees for use of municipal facilities and services - Naheed Qureshi, Canadian Council of Muslim Women;
Re: Muslim Seniors Circle Ramadan Dinner, June 11, 2016 (Councillor Siscoe)
Item 4.10, Sub-item 2: Resolution - City of Welland; Re: Support for Resolution - Provincial Standards for Private Supportive Living Accommodations
(Councillor Phillips)
Item 4.10, Sub-item 5: Niagara Sport Commission; Re: Support for 2018 Ontario Summer Games bid (Councillor Phillips)
Item 4.10, Sub-item 6: Grace Anglican Church; Re: Geneva Street / Dunlop Drive proposed operation changes (Councillor Britton)
Item 4.10, Sub-item 10: Outstanding Reports List as of May 6, 2016
2. | Motion to Move Reports on Consent |
That Council approve the Consent Agenda, save and except those items brought forward for discussion. FORTHWITH
Yeas:Councillors Britton, Elliott, Garcia, Harris, Haywood, Kushner, Phillips, Siscoe, Sorrento, Stevens, Williamson, Bellows, and Mayor Sendzik
Nays:
Carried
3. | Discussion Reports |
Follow this link to view General Committee Agenda reports of May 16, 2016
The Mayor called for a short recess.
General Committee recessed at 8:46 p.m. and reconvened at 8:53 p.m.
3.1. | Transportation and Environmental Services, Environmental Services Climate Change - Participating in the Compact of Mayors Program |
Moved By: Councillor Williamson
That Council direct staff to work with the Niagara Sustainability Initiative to develop an implementation plan to meet the greenhouse gas emissions inventory and reporting requirements of the Compact of Mayors in 2016; and
That staff be directed to review the Compact of Mayors climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies and the City of St. Catharines Sustainability Strategy “Tending our Garden City” in conjunction with the upcoming Official Plan Review to provide policy and planning recommendations; and
That staff be directed to review the Compact of Mayors program and objectives with the implementation of the City of St. Catharines Strategic Plan to include climate change adaptation initiatives in departmental work plans, beginning in 2016. FORTHWITH
Yeas:Councillors Williamson, Bellows, Britton, Elliott, Garcia, Harris, Haywood, Kushner, Phillips, Siscoe, Sorrento, Stevens, and Mayor Sendzik
Nays:
Carried
3.2. | Transportation and Environmental Services, Engineering and Construction Enhancements to Lakeside Park - Pavilion |
Prior to the start of discussion of this item, Council heard the presentation by Jeff Silcox-Childs, Acting Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture Services.
Mr. Silcox-Childs addressed Council to provide some site context and background information as it relates to the report on the replacement of the pavilion at Lakeside Park. With the aid of a slideshow, he reviewed the conceptual design, provided a timeline to-date, discussed the funding sources, and advised of the next steps.
Seconded By: Councillor Elliott
That Council receive the presentation by Jeffery Silcox-Childs, Acting Director for Parks, Recreation and Culture Services, regarding Enhancements to Lakeside Park - Pavilion.
Carried
That Council approve the Heritage Permit application to demolish the Pavilion in Lakeside Park (9 Main Street), subject to the following condition:
- That consideration be given to preserving original existing wooden columns and using them for interpretive purposes, preserving the partially buried steps on the west side of the building, and orienting the “new build” in the same general location as the existing pavilion; and
- That efforts be made to salvage materials so as to divert them from the landfill. FORTHWITH
Yeas:Councillors Siscoe, Sorrento, Stevens, Bellows, Britton, Elliott, Haywood, Phillips, and Mayor Sendzik
Nays:Councillors Williamson, Garcia, Harris, and Kushner
Carried
3.3. | Planning and Building Services, Planning Services Application for Draft Plan of Condominium (Vacant Land) for 10-Unit Townhouse Development, 65 Broadway Avenue; Owner: Grey Forest Homes; Agent: J. Vida (Referred by Council following the Public Meeting, May 2, 2016, for consideration by General Committee at the meeting of May 16, 2016) |
That approval be granted for a draft plan of vacant land condominium for the lands described as Part of Lot 35, CP 5, municipally known as 65 Broadway, as illustrated on Appendix 1 of this report, subject to the Conditions of Draft Plan of Condominium Approval, as outlined in Appendix 2 of this report; and
That the Notice of Decision required by the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13, as amended, be processed by staff; and
That after notice of Council’s decision has been given, the Clerk be authorized to endorse the plan as “Draft Approved” on the day after the appeal period has expired, in accordance with the Planning Act, provided that no appeals have been lodged; and
That upon expiration of the appeal period, staff be directed to forward any appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board for consideration and final decision; and
Further, that the Clerk be directed to make all necessary notifications. FORTHWITH
Yeas:Councillors Phillips, Siscoe, Stevens, Williamson, Bellows, Britton, Elliott, Kushner, and Mayor Sendzik
Nays:Councillor Garcia
Carried
Councillors Harris, Haywood and Sorrento left the meeting and were not present for the vote.
3.4. | Planning and Building Services, Planning Services Application for Draft Plan of Condominium (Vacant Land) for 12-Unit Townhouse Development, 6 Tanner Circle; Owner: 1473941 Ontario Ltd. o/a Premium Building Group (Referred by Council following the Public Meeting, May 2, 2016, for consideration by General Committee at the meeting of May 16, 2016) |
That approval be granted for a draft plan of vacant land condominium for the lands described as Lot 6 Plan 559, Part of Lot 4 & 5 Plan 559, municipally known as 6 Tanner Circle, as illustrated on Appendix 1 of this report, subject to the Conditions of Draft Plan of Condominium Approval, as outlined in Appendix 2 of this report; and
That the Notice of Decision required by the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13, as amended, be processed by staff; and
That after notice of Council’s decision has been given, the Clerk be authorized to endorse the plan as “Draft Approved” on the day after the appeal period has expired, in accordance with the Planning Act, provided that no appeals have been lodged; and
That upon expiration of the appeal period, staff be directed to forward any appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board for consideration and final decision; and
Further, that the Clerk be directed to make all necessary notifications. FORTHWITH
Yeas:Councillors Bellows, Elliott, Kushner, Phillips, Siscoe, Stevens, Williamson, and Mayor Sendzik
Nays:Councillor Garcia
Carried
Councillor Britton left Council Chambers and was not present for this vote.
3.5. | Planning and Building Services, Planning Services Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, Draft Plan of Condominium; Zoning By-law Amendment, 63 Cecil Street; Owner: 1891121 Ontario Inc. Agent: Upper Canada Consultants (Referred by Council following the Public Meeting, May 2, 2016, for consideration of the Draft Plan of Subdivision, by General Committee at the meeting of May 16, 2016) |
That approval be granted for a draft plan of subdivision for Lots 1-20, (single dwellings), Blocks 21 (public walkway), Block 22 (townhouses), Blocks 23, 24, 25 (0.3m reserves) and a new public street (Street A), as outlined in Appendix 1, for the lands described Part of Lots 5 & 6 Registered Plan No. TP146 Parts of Lot 20 & 21, Concession 3 Part of the Road Allowance between Concession 3, municipally known as 63 Cecil Street, as amended by Planning and Building Services April 12, 2016, subject to the conditions of draft plan of subdivision approval, as outlined in Appendix 9 of this report; and
That the draft plan of subdivision approval shall lapse after three (3) years from the date of Council approval, unless a request for extension has been submitted, reviewed and approved prior to the lapsing date.
Yeas:Councillors Elliott, Kushner, Phillips, Siscoe, Stevens, Bellows, and Mayor Sendzik
Nays:Councillors Garcia and Williamson
Carried
Councillor Britton left Council Chambers and was not present for this vote.
3.6. | Planning and Building Services, Planning Services Expansion of Sidewalk Patio Program (Item 4.4 moved from Consent) |
That Council delegate authority to approve curbside patios city-wide to the Director of Transportation and Environmental Services, where such curbside patios comply with the design and operational standards for curbside patios outlined in Appendix 1 of this report; and
That Council delegate authority to the Director of Transportation and Environmental Services to enter into agreements for curbside patios; and
Further, that Legal Services be directed to prepare the necessary amendments to the City’s Delegation By-law. FORTHWITH
Yeas:Councillors Garcia, Kushner, Phillips, Siscoe, Stevens, Williamson, Bellows, Britton, Elliott, and Mayor Sendzik
Nays:
Carried
3.7. | Corporate Support Services, Human Resources Hiring Process for Senior Management Positions (Item 4.8 moved from Consent) |
That Council approve the inclusion of elected officials on hiring committees for senior staff positions as outlined in the table below [within the report]; and
That the process include a stage two for each of the positions listed, with Council of the whole approving the Commissioner and Director; and
That the hiring committee consist of two Councillors for Commissioners, Directors without a Commissioner and Directors; and
Further, that the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary by-law. FORTHWITH
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Seconded By: Councillor Phillips
That Council refer the report from Corporate Support Services regarding the hiring process for senior management positions to staff for more information, including the best practices of other communities that have adopted a commissioner structure and consulting with Councillors as to their opinions as to how this may look.
Motion to Refer Carried
3.8. | Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk Council Correspondence, Sub-items 1, 2, 5, 6 and 10 (Item 4.10 moved from Content) |
Grants to Offset Fees for Use of Municipal Facilities and Services
Naheed Qureshi, Canadian Council of Muslim Women
Re: Muslim Seniors Circle Ramadan Dinner, June 11, 2016
Moved By: Councillor Siscoe
That Council waive the hall rental fee for the Muslim Seniors Circle Ramadan Dinner on June 11, 2016; and
That Council direct staff to reach out to the Folk Arts Council as to the use of Roberston Hall.
Yeas:Councillors Siscoe, Stevens, Williamson, Bellows, Britton, Elliott, Garcia, Kushner, Phillips, and Mayor Sendzik
Nays:
Carried
Resolution - City of Welland
Provincial Standards for Private Supportive Living Accommodations
Moved By: Councillor Phillips
That Council direct staff to prepare a report regarding the City of Welland's Provincial Standards for Private Supportive Living Accommodations resolution and report back to Council.
Carried
Niagara Sport Commission
Re: Support for 2018 Ontario Summer Games Bid
Moved By: Councillor Phillips
That Council direct staff to send a letter of support to the Niagara Sport Commission for their bid for the 2018 Ontario Summer Games.
Yeas:Councillors Phillips, Siscoe, Stevens, Williamson, Bellows, Britton, Elliott, Garcia, Kushner, and Mayor Sendzik
Nays:
Carried
Grace Anglican Church
Re: Geneva Street / Dunlop Drive Proposed Operational Changes
Moved By: Councillor Britton
That Council refer the letter from the Grace Anglican Church regarding the proposed operational changes to the Geneva Street / Dunlop Drive intersection to staff for the inclusion in Transportation and Environmental Services' report scheduled for the meeting of May 30, 2016.
Motion to Refer Carried
Outstanding Reports List
Moved By: Councillor Britton
That Council direct staff to include in the Outstanding Reports List a separate column showing the original due date approved by Council.
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Moved By: Councillor Kushner
Seconded By: Councillor Phillips
That Council extend the curfew by 16 minutes to complete the items on the agenda.
Carried
Councillor Kushner called the question
Council now voted on the main motion
Yeas:Councillors Britton, Garcia, Kushner, Stevens, Williamson, Bellows, and Mayor Sendzik
Nays:Councillors Elliott and Phillips
Carried
Councillor Siscoe left the room and was not present for this vote.
4. | Consent Reports |
Follow this link to view General Committee Agenda reports of May 16, 2016.
4.1. | Legal and Clerks Services, Legal Services By-law to Appoint Animal Control Officers and Related Amendment to Delegation By-law 2004-277 |
Councillor Kushner declared a Conflict of Interest (Pecuniary) to this item stating the report refers to the Humane Society and advised he is a director
That Council appoint by By-law, the following individuals as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (Animal Control Officers) to enforce City by-laws pertaining to the regulation and keeping of animals, and the Dog Owners’ Liability Act: Kevin Strooband, Todd Menard, Andrea Berger, James Miller, Brian Moulder, Nadine Bonin and Robert Davis; and
That Council authorize an amendment to the Delegation By-law authorizing the department head responsible for Animal Control Services, or designate to request the City Solicitor to prepare the required by-law to add or delete Animal Control Officers as may be required without report to Council; and
That the City Solicitor be authorized to prepare the necessary by-laws. FORTHWITH
Approved on Consent
4.2. | Financial Management Services, Accounting and Payroll Quarterly Investment Report – Operating Fund as at March 31, 2016 |
That Council receive the report for information purposes and no further action be taken. FORTHWITH
Approved on Consent
4.3. | Planning and Building Services, Planning Services Request to Discharge Interest and Reassign Phase I Brownfield Tax Increment Based Incentive Grant Program (BTIG) for Properties Formally Known as 17 and 21 Woodburn Avenue, and 246A Queenston Street, Heritage Point Subdivision |
That Council approve the request from Terri Johns Consulting, on behalf of Charles and Bettina Campbell, to discharge the interest of Charles and Bettina Campbell in the Phase 1 Brownfield Tax Increment Based Incentive Grant; and
That Council approve the request from Terri Johns Consulting to assign Phase I Brownfield Tax Increment Based Incentive Grant to Lydia Christina Szostak and Ward Charles Campbell for lands known as 17 and 21 Woodburn Avenue and 246A Queenston Street, Heritage Point Subdivision; and
That the City Solicitor be directed to prepare any necessary by-law authorizing the preparation and execution of other related documents; and
Further, that the Clerk be directed to make the necessary notifications. FORTHWITH
Approved on Consent
4.4. | Brought forward for discussion - See Item 3.6 Planning and Building Services, Planning Services Expansion of Sidewalk Patio Program |
4.5. | Transportation and Environmental Services, Geomatics Stopping up and Closing of Part of Tunis Street, Registered Plan TP 94 shown as Part 2, Plan 30R-14208 (Part of PIN 46175-0125(LT)) |
That Council refer the report for consideration after the public meeting scheduled for May 30, 2016; and
That the required public notice be given in accordance with By-law 2007-310 as amended. FORTHWITH
Approved on Consent
4.6. | Transportation and Environmental Services, Engineering and Construction P13-062 St Paul Street, Phase 1 Streetscaping - Completion and Release of Holdback |
That Council grant approval to release the Completion and Statutory Lien Holdback payment in the total amount of $72,833.72, plus applicable taxes to Rankin Construction Inc. with respect to Project No. P13-062 St. Paul Street, Phase 1 Streetscaping Improvements. FORTHWITH
Approved on Consent
4.7. | Transportation & Environmental Services, Operations Parking Wayfinding Signage for Meridian Centre and FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre |
That Council receive the report for information purposes. FORTHWITH
Approved on Consent
4.8. | Brought forward for discussion - See Item 3.7 Corporate Support Services, Human Resources Hiring Process for Senior Management Positions |
4.9. | Parks, Recreation and Culture Services, Programs and Cultural Services Bill Burgoyne Arena 2016 Summer Closure |
That Council approve the partial opening of the Bill Burgoyne Arena for the 2016 summer season to address the St. Catharines Minor Lacrosse Association’s request for an additional 224 hours of dry floor arena pad rental. FORTHWITH
Approved on Consent
4.10. | Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk Council Correspondence |
Note: Sub-items 1, 2, 5, 6, and 10 brought forward for discussion - See Item 3.8
That Council receive and file the items listed within the report, save and except Sub-items 1, 2, 5, 6, and 10; and
That Council receive and file additional correspondence distributed for the meeting held May 2, 2016, which is available upon request and includes a handout distributed by Hank Beekhuis, President of Port Dalhousie Conservancy Inc. regarding enhancements to Lakeside Park and the pavilion; a memorandum from Parks, Recreation and Culture Services staff regarding the Niagara Craft Beer Festival / Henley Regatta; and a memorandum from Parks, Recreation and Culture Services staff regarding a follow up to the Bill Burgoyne Arena 2016 Summer Closure report. FORTHWITH
Approved on Consent
5. | Report Requests and Directions for Staff |
There were no report requests or directions for staff from Council at this time.
6. | In-Camera Session (General Committee) |
Council met In-Camera for the following purposes:
• a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, Realty File No. 16-007
• personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees
That this meeting of the General Committee recess and reconvene In-Camera.
Carried
General Committee recessed to the In-Camera session at 10:39 p.m.
7. | Adjournment |
There being no further items of business, General Committee adjourned at 10:43 p.m. and City Council reconvened.
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