The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines
REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES
Monday, October 03, 2016
Present: | Mayor Walter Sendzik Councillors Sandie Bellows, Mike Britton, Mark Elliott, N. Carlos Garcia, Matt Harris, David A. Haywood (arrived at 6:32 p.m.), Joseph Kushner, Bill Phillips, Mathew Siscoe, Sal Sorrento, 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 Rebecca Cann, Cultural Services Supervisor, Parks, Recreation & Culture Services David Wood, Director of Fire and Emergency Management Services Steve Solski, Executive Director, Parks, Recreation and Culture Services Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, City Clerk Deanna Haine, Council and Committee Coordinator |
Mayor Sendzik took the chair and called the meeting to order in Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m.
In the spirit of truth and reconciliation, the Mayor recognized the traditional territories of the First Nations where Council meets today, the territory of the Haudenasaunee, and Anishnabeg and nearby Six Nations of the Grand River. The Mayor said, Mii’gwech (MEE-GWECH) (Thank You) |
1. | Presentations |
There were none.
2. | Public Meetings Pursuant to Planning Act |
There were none.
3. | Mayor's Report |
Mayor Sendzik presented a verbal report on matters of community interest.
4. | Adoption of the Agendas |
Seconded By: Councillor Phillips
That Council adopt the agendas for the meeting of October 3, 2016, as presented.
Carried
5. | Declarations of Interest |
There were none.
6. | Adoption of the Minutes (Council and General Committee) |
6.1. |
Seconded By: Councillor Siscoe
That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held on Monday, October 3, 2016.
Carried
6.2. |
Seconded By: Councillor Siscoe
That Council adopt the minutes of the General Committee meeting held on Monday, October 3, 2016.
Carried
7. | Delegations |
7.1. | Public Meetings (Pursuant to Notice By-law No. 2007-310, as Amended) Pay by Mobile Device Municipal Parking System - Associated Rates & Fees |
At the General Committee meeting of September 26, 2016, Council approved the recommendation to set a public meeting for October 3, 2016. The Mayor advised that public notice had been published in accordance with the City's Notice By-law 2007-310, as amended, for the public meeting regarding the pay by mobile device municipal parking system and associated rates and fees.
The Mayor advised that those who had registered with the City Clerk in advance of the meeting would be heard. None were registered.
The Mayor then invited members of the public to come forward to be heard. No one came forward. The Director of Financial Management Services had no summary comments.
Seconded By: Councillor Elliott
That Council refer the public meeting regarding the pay by mobile device municipal parking system and the associated rates and fees to General Committee for consideration later this evening (see General Committee, October 3, 2016, Item 3.2).
Carried
Seconded By: Councillor Siscoe
That Council close the public meeting regarding the pay by mobile device municipal parking system and the associated rates and fees.
Carried
8. | Call for Notices of Motion |
There were none.
9. | Motions |
9.1. | Provincial Feed-in Tariff 5.0 Program - Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) |
Seconded By: Councillor Williamson
WHEREAS the City of St. Catharines Sustainability Strategy supports renewable energy options; and
WHEREAS the Garden City Plan encourages and supports alternative and renewable energy sources developed in accordance with Provincial and Federal legislation, policies and regulations; and
WHEREAS the Provincial Feed-In Tariff (FIT) 5.0 Program encourages the construction and operation of renewable fuel generation projects; and
WHEREAS one or more projects may be constructed and operated in the City of St. Catharines; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the FIT 5.0 Program, applications whose projects receive formal support from local municipalities will be awarded priority points;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of St. Catharines support the construction and operation of renewable fuel generation projects; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution's sole purpose is to enable applicants to the FIT Program to receive priority points under the FIT Program and may not be used for any other purpose including any waiver of or exception to municipal approvals under the Building Code, Fire Code or any other approval pertinent to the application or proposal; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall expire twelve (12) months after its adoption by Council.
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Moved By: Councillor Williamson
That Council refer the request for a resolution respecting the FIT 5.0 program to staff for more information.
Motion to Refer Carried
10. | Resolve into General Committee |
City Council recessed at 6:53 p.m. and General Committee convened. General Committee adjourned at 8:21 p.m. and City Council reconvened.
11. | Motion Arising from In-Camera Session |
11.1. | In-Camera Agenda Item 2.1 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Administration Appointment of Director of Economic Development and Government Relations |
Seconded By: Councillor Phillips
That Council does now reconvene from the In-Camera session; and
That Council direct staff to proceed as directed during the In-Camera session. FORTHWITH
Yeas: Councillors Siscoe, Sorrento, Stevens, Williamson, Bellows, Britton, Elliott, Garcia, Harris, Haywood, Kushner, Phillips, and Mayor Sendzik
Nays:
Carried
12. | Motion to Ratify Forthwith Recommendations |
Seconded By: Councillor Siscoe
That Council adopt those items approved FORTHWITH by the General Committee on Monday, October 3, 2016.
Carried
13. | By-laws |
13.1. | Reading of By-laws |
Seconded By: Councillor Harris
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. 2016-249 A By-law to authorize an Agreement with Quartek Group Inc. (One reading - with respect to Design and Construction Administration Services for Project No. P16-062 - Churchill Street. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.) File: 18.20.203
By-law No. 2016-250 A By-law to authorize an Agreement with Urban & Environmental Management Inc. (One reading - with respect to Design and Construction Administration Services for Project No. P16-101 - Clover / Heywood / Sandy Cove. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.) File: 18.45.254
By-law No. 2016-251 A By-law to authorize an Agreement with V & S Engineering Group Ltd. (One reading - with respect to Design and Construction Administration Services for Project No. P16-105 - Wakil Drive. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.) File: 18.45.254
By-law No. 2016-252 A By-law to authorize a contract with Tri-Phase Contracting Inc. (One reading - with respect to Pool Demolition at Burgoyne Woods, Lancaster and Arthur Street Parks, under Project No. P16-131. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.) File: 18.20.203
By-law No. 2016-253 A By-law to authorize an Agreement with Honk Mobile Inc. (One reading - with respect to Pay by Mobile Device Municipal Parking System services. General Committee, October 3, 2016, Item 3.2.) File: 10.57.99
By-law No. 2016-254 A By-law to amend By-law No. 2015-292 entitled “A By-law to impose certain fees charged by The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines with respect to certain administrative matters.” (One reading - with respect to convenience fee charged for use of Pay by Mobile Device Municipal Parking System. General Committee, October 3, 2016, Item 3.2.) File: 10.57.28
By-law No. 2016-255 A By-law to authorize an Agreement with Kerry T. Howe Engineering Limited. (One reading - with respect to Consulting Engineering Services for Project No. P15-066 - Moffatt Street Reconstruction. General Committee, October 3, 2016, Item 4.2.) File: 18.20.202
By-law No. 2016-256 A By-law to authorize an Agreement with GHD Limited. (One reading - with respect to Consulting Engineering Services for Project No. P16-064 - Ridgewood Road. General Committee, October 3, 2016, Item 4.3.) File: 18.20.203
By-law No. 2016-257 A By-law to confirm the proceedings of council at its meeting held on the 3rd day of October, 2016. (One reading - with respect to confirming the proceedings of the meeting held on October 3, 2016.) File: 10.12.1
Carried
14. | Agencies, Boards, Committee Reports |
14.1. | Minutes to Receive • Canada's 150th Anniversary Task Force, September 1, 2016 • Clean City Advisory Committee, August 16, 2016 |
Seconded By: Councillor Stevens
That Council receive and file the minutes of the Advisory Committees of Council, as presented.
Carried
15. | Adjournment |
Seconded By: Councillor Williamson
There being no further items of business, this meeting be adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
Carried
Certified Correct:Confirmed by:
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