The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines

GENERAL COMMITTEE MINUTES

Monday, September 12, 2016

Councillor Bellows left Council Chambers and was not present for this vote.

Moved By:  Councillor Harris

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, and Mayor Sendzik

Nays:

Carried

Follow this link to view General Committee Agenda reports of September 12, 2016

Councillors Bellows, Elliott, and Harris were not present for the Public Meeting, held on August 22, 2016, therefore, did not participate nor vote.

Moved By:  Councillor Phillips

That Council approve an amendment to the Description of Niagara North Condominium Corporation No. 256 to include additional lands being Parcel A (Part of Lot 4, Registered Plan 288, being Part 3 on Registered Plan 30R-14759) and Parcel B (Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, being Parts 1 & 3 on Reference Plan 30R-14759, Township of Grantham) as identified in Appendix 1; and

That the Notice of Decision required by the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, as amended, be processed by staff; and

That upon expiration of the appeal period, staff be directed to forward and application to the Ontario Municipal Board, if any appeals are received; and

Further, that the Clerk be directed to make all necessary notifications. FORTHWITH

Yeas: Councillors Britton, Haywood, Kushner, Phillips, Siscoe, Sorrento, Stevens, Williamson, and Mayor Sendzik

Nays: Councillor Garcia
           Carried
 

Following discussion of the motion regarding Kiwanis Club of St. Catharines / Port Dalhousie Beautification and Works Committee Proposal: Lock 1 of Second Welland Canal, General Committee recessed to In-Camera for the purpose:

•         Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose

General Committee recessed to In-Camera at 8:33 p.m.
General Committee reconvened at 9:07 p.m.
 

Moved By:  Councillor Garcia

WHEREAS the volunteers at the Port Dalhousie Beautification and Works Committee (BWC) and the Kiwanis Club of St. Catharines have developed detailed plans for improvement and restoration within and around Lock 1 of the Second Welland Canal working closely with staff and, have also secured the support of other community-minded organizations; and

WHEREAS the Second Canal (1845-1882) and this lock were in operation at the time of Confederation and the proposal for restoration and improvements makes an ideal, legacy project for commemorating the 150th anniversary of Confederation; and

WHEREAS the completed project will be a tourist attraction that will bring visitors to Port Dalhousie, support local businesses and enhance economic activity;

Therefore Be It Resolved, that Council fully supports and endorses the proposal for restoration and improvements to Lock 1 of the Second Canal; and

That Council directs staff to work with the Kiwanis and BWC to complete and submit both: a grant application for the project to the Ontario 150 Community Capital Program by the September 14, 2016 deadline and, an application to the National Trust This Place Matters funding program for a combination of aluminum and wrought iron fence repair/replacement, vegetation maintenance and streetscape improvements within and around the lock; and

That the City intends to enter into a Lease Agreement, and will write a letter to the Trillium Ontario 150 grant process indicating support for a lease agreement to be negotiated by November 7, 2016; and

That staff be further directed to assist the Kiwanis, BWC, and other organizations donating their time, to get necessary approvals and studies in place quickly so the project can be completed by the Province's 150 Community Capital Program deadline of March 2018; and

That the Kiwanis, BWC consult with the City’s Green Advisory Committee in regard to the soft-scaping, etc. during the project; and

That Council direct staff to continue to support the project for future external funding application readiness; and

That the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary agreements and by-laws; and

Further, that this report be referred to the Budget Standing Committee for consideration during the 2017 Capital Budget review. FORTHWITH

Yeas: Councillors Bellows, Britton, Elliott, Garcia, Harris, Haywood, Kushner, Phillips, Siscoe, Sorrento, Stevens, Williamson, and Mayor Sendzik

Nays:

Carried

Following Item 3.1, Council discussed Sub-item 1 from the Council Correspondence report

Sub-item 1
Grants to Offset Fees for Use of Municipal Facilities and Services
St. Catharines Terry Fox Run

Moved By:  Councillor Williamson

That Council approve the request from the St. Catharines Terry Fox Run Committee to waive fees associated with the rental of the Showmobile for the Terry Fox Run, to be held on Sunday 18, 2016. FORTHWITH

Yeas: Councillors Bellows, Britton, Elliott, Garcia, Harris, Haywood, Kushner, Phillips, Siscoe, Sorrento, Stevens, Williamson, and Mayor Sendzik

Nays:

Carried

Moved By:  Councillor Haywood

That Council approve the Centennial Gardens Partnership Fund for 2016 and 2017, as outlined in this report; and

That, Council delegate authority to approve applications and execute agreements, where necessary, for the Centennial Gardens Partnership Fund to the Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture Services; and

That any monies previously spent by community groups in Centennial Gardens in 2016, be retroactive to the groups to put towards another project in the park; and

That this report be referred to the Budget Standing Committee for consideration during the 2017 budget review; and

Further, that the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary by-laws and agreements, where necessary. FORTHWITH

Yeas: Councillors Bellows, Britton, Elliott, Garcia, Haywood, Kushner, Phillips, Siscoe, Sorrento, Stevens, Williamson, and Mayor Sendzik

Nays:

Carried as Amended

Moved By:  Councillor Britton

That Council direct staff to discontinue maintenance of privately owned fire hydrants, effective January 1, 2017, after notification and education of affected property owners has been completed; and

That staff update the Level of Service for Hydrant Maintenance, Testing and Inspection to exclude maintenance of fire hydrants on private property. FORTHWITH

Yeas: Councillors Bellows, Britton, Elliott, Garcia, Haywood, Kushner, Phillips, Siscoe, Stevens, Williamson, and Mayor Sendzik

Nays:

Carried

Moved By:  Councillor Elliott

That Council grant approval to the temporary road closure request by Gord’s Place Inc. for a Grape and Wine event; and

That the public be notified that the Director of Transportation and Environmental Services will temporarily close James Street between King Street, and the access to the City Hall / Market Square parking lot, (as shown in Appendix 1) from 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 22, 2016, to 12:00 p.m., Sunday September 25, 2016, to permit the event; and

That Gord’s Place Inc. enter into a License Agreement on or before September 19, 2016 detailing the conditions and requirements for the provision of a three day event as generally described in this report and to the satisfaction of the Director of Transportation and Environmental Services; and

That those terms and conditions include decibel monitoring of its outdoor music venue and that volume standards be the same as those in Montebello Park; and

That Gord’s be allowed to follow the plan from 2015 to abut space up to building as long as an accessible ramp is built to standards; and

Further, that the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary agreement documents and by-laws. FORTHWITH

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Moved By:  Councillor Stevens

That Council direct staff to dedicate a point person to monitor sound volumes and respond to complaints.

Yeas: Councillors Elliott, Siscoe, and Mayor Sendzik

Nays: Councillors Bellows, Britton, Garcia, Haywood, Phillips, Stevens, and Williamson

Lost

Councillors Kushner left Council Chambers and was not present for this vote.

Council now voted on the original motion.

That Council grant approval to the temporary road closure request by Gord’s Place Inc. for a Grape and Wine event; and

That the public be notified that the Director of Transportation and Environmental Services will temporarily close James Street between King Street, and the access to the City Hall / Market Square parking lot, (as shown in Appendix 1) from 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 22, 2016, to 12:00 p.m. -Sunday September 25, 2016, to permit the event; and

That Gord’s Place Inc. enter into a License Agreement on or before September 19, 2016 detailing the conditions and requirements for the provision of a three day event as generally described in this report and to the satisfaction of the Director of Transportation and Environmental Services; and

That those terms and conditions include decibel monitoring of its outdoor music venue and that volume standards be the same as those in Montebello Park; and

That Gord’s be allowed to follow the plan from 2015 to abut space up to building as long as an accessible ramp is built to standards; and

Further, that the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary agreement documents and by-laws. FORTHWITH

Yeas: Councillors Bellows, Britton, Elliott, Garcia, Haywood, Phillips, Siscoe, Stevens, Williamson, and Mayor Sendzik

Nays:

Carried

Follow this link to view General Committee Agenda reports of September 12, 2016

Note: The order of discussion of the items was not the same order as listed in the agenda

That Council direct staff to submit applications for the Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial, and the Centennial Gardens Project to the Waterfront Investment Program for funding review; and

That Council authorize the allocation of the unused $190,000 of approved 2014 Capital Budget funding for Centennial Gardens upgrades towards the required contribution of matching funds for this project; and

That Council provide early approval in the amount of $195,000 from the 2017 Capital Budget as the remainder of the required contribution of funds towards the Centennial Gardens Project; and

Further, that the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary by-law and agreements. FORTHWITH

Approved on Consent

That Council direct staff to submit an application for Youth 150 – St. Catharines Youth Forum as described within the report, to the Ontario150 Partnership Program for funding review; and

That $2,000 from the 2016 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee budget be reallocated to the Youth 150 – St. Catharines Youth Forum; and

That Council refer this report to the Budget Standing Committee; and

Further, that the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary by-law and agreements. FORTHWITH

Approved on Consent

That Council authorize an agreement with the design team of Dereck Revington Studio Inc. to proceed with final design drawings, production of tender documents, memorial fabrication and installation, and contract administration for final construction of the Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial and Park at an upset limit of $478,759, including any agreements necessary to procure the memorial components; and

That staff be directed to work with the design team to issue a tender for the construction and installation of the project; and

That Council delegate authority to the Treasurer execute the contribution agreement and any addendums thereto with the Department of Canadian Heritage for the project; and

Further, that the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary agreements and by-laws. FORTHWITH

Approved on Consent

That Council approve the prohibition of parking on the north/west side of Lockview Crescent from a point 120 metres east of St Lawrence Drive (south intersection) to a point 170 metres northeast of St Lawrence Drive (south intersection); and

That the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary by-law. FORTHWITH

Approved on Consent

That Council grant approval to engage the consulting firm of Hatch Ltd. for engineering consulting services for the Pollution Prevention and Control Plan Update Study, Study Number ST015-018, at a total estimated cost of $218,326, excluding HST; and

That the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary by-law and agreement. FORTHWITH

Approved on Consent

That Council approve the prohibition of parking on the west side of Linfield Drive from a point 63 m south of Linwell Road to a point 115 m south of Linwell Road; and

That Council approve the prohibition of parking on the west side of Linfield Drive from a point 42 m north of Bendingroad Crescent to a point 94 m north of Bendingroad Crescent; and

That the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary by-law. FORTHWITH

Approved on Consent

That Council grant approval to award consulting engineering services for P16-103 Glendale Avenue, to Upper Canada Planning & Engineering Ltd. at a total estimated cost of $99,788 plus HST; and

That the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary by-law and an agreement, if required. FORTHWITH

Approved on Consent

That Council receive the report on Urban Wildlife (Rats) for information purposes. FORTHWITH

Approved on Consent

That Council receive and file the items listed within the report save and except Sub-item 1; and

That Council direct staff to remove the Report Request from April 27, 2015, regarding Traffic calming measures on Dorothy Street, from the Outstanding Reports List as directed by Councillor Garcia; and

That Council receive and file additional correspondence distributed for the meeting held September 12, 2016, which is available upon request. FORTHWITH

Approved on Consent

Directions have been noted and will be provided to the appropriate members of staff.

Moved By:  Councillor Siscoe

That staff report back on changes to the Animal Control by-law that include prohibitions of chaining dogs outside in extreme weather conditions (ie very hot/very cold) within three months (before cold weather starts).

Carried

Moved By:  Councillor Stevens

That staff be directed to prepare a report on how the excess water from fire hydrants can be captured and be reused for other City initiatives or projects.

Carried

Moved By:  Councillor Haywood

That staff be directed to report on reforming the City’s parks grass cutting contract to include more sustainable practices, both environmentally and economically, within the contract; and to consult with Councillor Haywood regarding the report.

Carried

Moved By:  Councillor Kushner

That staff be directed to prepare a report to see what can be done to reduce the number of falls (which could include a partnership to enhance the overall Decew Falls experience) and work with our partners to ensure that people are better informed when hiking in the area.

Carried

Council will meet In-Camera for the following purposes:

•         a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, Realty File No. 86-49, Realty File No. 11-53,  Realty File No. 16-13, and Realty File No. 86-128

Moved By:  Councillor Britton

That this meeting of the General Committee recess and reconvene In-Camera.

Carried

General Committee recessed to the In-Camera session at 9:58 p.m.

There being no further items of business, General Committee adjourned at 10:01 p.m. and City Council reconvened.

Certified Correct:Confirmed by:

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Council CoordinatorMayor