The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular, Monday, September 12, 2016
Council Chambers, City Hall, 6:30 PM
His Worship Mayor Walter Sendzik takes the Chair and opens the meeting
The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Regular, Monday, September 12, 2016 Council Chambers, City Hall, 6:30 PM
His Worship Mayor Walter Sendzik takes the Chair and opens the meeting |
1. | Presentations |
2. | Public Meetings Pursuant to Planning Act |
3. | Mayor's Report |
4. | Adoption of the Agendas |
5. | Declarations of Interest |
6. | Adoption of the Minutes (Council and General Committee) |
| 6.1 | Regular Meeting of Council, Minutes, August 22, 2016
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| 6.2 | General Committee, Minutes, August 22, 2016
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7. | Delegations |
| 7.1 | Len Bates, Chair of Port Canal Project, Dennis Dahl, President, and Dave Fowler, Kiwanis Club of St. Catharines Re: Kiwanis Club of St. Catharines / Port Dalhousie Beautification and Works Committee Proposal: Lock 1 of Second Welland Canal (see General Committee Agenda, September 12, 2016, Item 3.2)
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| 7.2 | Eric Jones Re: Property Severances (see Council Agenda, September 12, 2016, Item 9.3)
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8. | Call for Notices of Motion |
9. | Motions
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| 9.1 | Request Niagara Region Support Tax Rebate Program for Ethno-Cultural Charitable Organizations Councillor Britton provided notice of the following motion at the meeting of August 22, 2016
Whereas several ethno-cultural groups operating in the City of St. Catharines are registered as charitable organizations and own real property for the purposes of providing meeting spaces and cultural services to the community; and
Whereas real property valuations and tax classifications can create a financial burden on ethno-cultural charitable organizations and the City has limited policy options to provide assistance; and
Whereas the City of St. Catharines tax policy guidance is set forth by Niagara Region;
Therefore, St. Catharines City Council request that Niagara Regional Council support the consideration of a tax rebate program for ethno-cultural centres registered as charitable organizations and owning real property in the City of St. Catharines in the development of the 2017 tax policy with the purpose of providing a tax rebate program for cultural groups registered as a charitable organization; and that a financial impact and implementation report be presented to the Regional Budget Committee for consideration in the 2017 tax policy. FORTHWITH
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| 9.2 | 101 South Drive - Feasibility to Purchase Councillor Harris will present the following motion
Whereas the District School Board of Niagara has approved closure of Glen Ridge School located at 101 south drive; and
Whereas the above mentioned property will be declared surplus;
Therefore Be It Resolved that Council direct staff to report to Council regarding the municipality purchasing the above mentioned property including the value of the property, potential severance options including approximately one acre to be used as parkland, and the process to engage potential developers in the development of the site. FORTHWITH
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| 9.3 | Property Severances Councillor Kushner provided notice of the following motion at the meeting of August 22, 2016
Whereas intensification is a desirable principle which reduces urban sprawl and makes more efficient use of infrastructure; and
Whereas intensification should not be used by developers as the sole rationale for every development proposal, but instead be used only if the development is compatible with the neighbourhood; and
Whereas some proposed severances may result in incompatible development within neighbourhoods; and
Whereas some neighbourhoods are being targeted for severances that are not compatible with their neighbourhoods; and
Whereas we have examples of severances where housing is being constructed to the detriment of neighbourhoods;
Therefore Be It Resolved that the City’s Official Plan policy and Zoning by-law standards for infill development within neighbourhoods be reviewed and that staff consider criteria to evaluate severance applications including, but not limited to, the following: • site layout including building footprint, parking area location, landscaped areas • architectural elevations • proposed building materials • and similar design criteria which contribute to infill development that is sensitive to the established neighbourhood; and
That staff examine the merits of establishing a design review committee consisting of staff and knowledgeable volunteers to provide input into the review of certain defined development applications using Council approved planning policy and design guidelines as the basis for review; and
Further Be It Resolved that the review of the severance procedures be such that there will be an opportunity for citizens to give their input into the process. FORTHWITH
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| 9.4 | Event of Municipal Significance - 2016 Oktoberfest Councillor Garcia will present the following motion
That Council of the City of St. Catharines declare the 2016 Oktoberfest, to be held October 8 and 9, 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 make the necessary notifications. FORTHWITH
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| 9.5 | “By the Glass” Liquor Sales Licence – Lock Street Brewing Corporation Councillor Garcia will present the following motion
Whereas the AGCO requires written notice from the Council of the municipality within which an applicant’s manufacturing site is located, confirming that it has passed a resolution in support of the issuance of such a licence;
Whereas this licence would be to allow for a Manufacturer’s Limited Liquor Sales Licence “By the Glass” establishment, which allows for 12oz. serving sizes of the manufactured product; and
Therefore be it resolved that the City of St.Catharines supports the application of Lock Street Brewing Corporation, located at 15 Lock Street, Suite 104, St. Catharines to sell and serve beer for consumption at its manufacturing site. FORTHWITH
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| 9.6 | Niagara Tourism Information Centre Councillor Bellows will present the following motion
Whereas Niagara Region Policy Plan, Chapter 2, Growing the Economy states the Region has a role in Tourism;
Whereas Section 2.a Tourism of the Niagara Region Policy Plan supports the Wine Route, Twenty Valley and the Great Niagara Circle Route, the Great Lakes Water Front Trail, the Trans Canada Trail; and
Whereas the Niagara Region Council passed the following motion:
That staff be authorized to terminate lease arrangements with Timwen Partnership at the Grimsby Gateway Centre to close at the end of the third quarter, subject to a staff report to Council outlining a review; and
That the review consider feedback from the Tourism Summit; and
That the Report outline a new operation plan seeking financial support from the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and the Tourism Partnership of Niagara; and
That a new Lease Agreement be negotiated with the landlord; and
That staff be directed to develop a new operation plan for the Grimsby Gateway Centre.
Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the City of St. Catharines; 1.Supports in principle the concept of a Niagara Tourism 2.Supports in principle, that Niagara Region develop a new operation 3.Supports the direction that Niagara Region develop a Regional 4.Supports staff participation in a Regional Tourism Summit. 5. Supports further investigation by staff ensuring alignment with the
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| 9.7 | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24 Cenotaph Relocation Councillor Siscoe will present the following motion
Whereas the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24 has recently moved to a new location from 111 Church Street;
Whereas the former Legion property at 111 Church Street has been purchased and is planned for redevelopment;
Whereas the cenotaph located in front of 111 Church Street was dedicated to the sacrifice of the Adie family of St. Catharines who lost three brothers fighting for Canada in the First World War, and is an important symbol of our community’s sacrifice for our country;
Therefore Be it Resolved that City Council direct staff to work with the property owners of 111 Church Street, and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24 to relocate the cenotaph to City Hall in time for Remembrance Day services, 2016. FORTHWITH
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10. | Resolve into General Committee |
11. | Motion Arising from In-Camera Session |
12. | Motion to Ratify Forthwith Recommendations |
13. | By-laws |
| 13.1 | Reading of the By-laws
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14. | Agencies, Boards, Committee Reports | |||
| 14.1 | Minutes to Receive: • Clean City Advisory Committee, April 19, 2016, and May 17, 2016 • Recreation Master Plan Advisory Committee, June 14, 2016 • Heritage Advisory Committee, August 11, 2016 • Master Fire Planning Committee, August 18, 2016 • Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial Task Force, August 25, 2016 (draft) • Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, August 2, 2016
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15. | Adjournment |