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The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines

REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES

Monday, December 19, 2016

 

Present:

Mayor Walter Sendzik

Councillors Sandie Bellows (arrived at 6:45 p.m.), Mike Britton, Mark Elliott, N. Carlos Garcia, Matt Harris, David A. Haywood, Joseph Kushner, Bill Phillips, Mathew Siscoe (left at 9:37 p.m.), Sal Sorrento, Jennifer Stevens, and Bruce Williamson (arrived at 6:40 p.m.)

 

Officials

Present:

Dan Carnegie, Chief Administrative Officer

Shelley Chemnitz, Commissioner of Corporate Services

Bryan Shynal, Commissioner of Operations

Jeanette Pillitteri, Director of Corporate Support Services

Brian York, Director of Economic Development and Government Relations

David Wood, Director of Fire and Emergency Management Services

Heather Salter, Interim Director of Legal and Clerks Services/City Solicitor

Jim Riddell, Director of Planning and Building Services

Dan Dillon, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services

Judy Pihach, Manager of Planning 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 6:35 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 Anishnaabeg and nearby Six Nations of the Grand River. The Mayor said, Mii'gwech.

 

 

1.

Mayor's Report

The Mayor did not present his report for this evening due to the length of the agendas.

 

2.

Adoption of the Agendas

The City Clerk advised of the following:

         a correction to Item 3.2 of the General Agenda - the Total Partnership Investment Request chart on the top of page 7 is incorrect; the amount for the Facility Fee Waiver for the 2021 Canada Summer Games Contribution should be zero dollars, making the total in that column $1,015,000

         corrections for the reasons to go In-Camera:

         two additional items for the In-Camera agenda:

         The Mayor requested Item 3.4 of the General Committee Agenda, a report from the Office of the Mayor, Administration, regarding AMO Request for Resolution: Closing the Municipal Fiscal Gap, be deferred to the meeting of January 16, 2017

         Planning and Building Services removed the Site Plan Control By-law from the Council Agenda by-law list, Item 13.1(i)

Moved By:  Councillor Elliott

Seconded By:  Councillor Garcia

That Council adopt the agendas for the meeting of December 19, 2016, as amended.

Carried as Amended

 

3.

Adoption of the Minutes (Council and General Committee)

 

3.1.

Regular Meeting of Council, Minutes of December 5, 2016

 

Moved By:  Councillor Phillips

Seconded By:  Councillor Siscoe

That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held on Monday, December 5, 2016.

Carried

 

3.2.

General Committee, Minutes of December 5, 2016

 

Moved By:  Councillor Phillips

Seconded By:  Councillor Siscoe

That Council adopt the minutes of the General Committee meeting held on Monday, December 5, 2016.

Carried

 

3.3.

Budget Standing Committee, Minutes of November 28, 2016

 

Moved By:  Councillor Phillips

Seconded By:  Councillor Siscoe

That Council adopt the minutes of the Budget Standing Committee meeting held on November 28, 2016. FORTHWITH

Carried

 

4.

Declarations of Interest

None were declared at this time.

 

5.

Public Meetings Pursuant to Planning Act

 

5.1.

Application to Amend the Zoning By-law to Permit Certain Accessory Uses, 368 Martindale Road; Owner: Ibtisam Kelada-Sedra; Agent: T. Johns Consulting Group

(At the meeting of November 21, 2016, Council held a public meeting and adjourned consideration of this application until December 19, 2016.) - The Original and Two Supplemental Reports  are attached to the Agenda

Councillor Siscoe declared that he was not present at the Public Meeting on November 21, 2016, and would not participate in the discussion nor vote on the matter. He then left Council Chambers.

Mayor Sendzik advised the public meeting that was adjourned at the meeting of November 21, 2016, regarding an application to amend the zoning by-law to permit certain accessory uses at 368 Martindale Road, will now continue.

Jim Riddell, Director of Planning and Building Services, explained the supplemental reports in tonight’s agenda and reviewed the changes.

The Mayor asked if anyone present who did not speak at the public meeting on November 21, 2016, wished to speak in opposition to the proposal. No one came forward.

The Mayor then asked if anyone present who did speak at the public meeting on November 21, 2016, and has new comments to make in light of the supplemental reports, wished to speak in opposition to the proposal. No one came forward.

The Mayor asked if anyone present who did not speak at the public meeting on November 21, 2016, wished to speak to the supplemental reports in support of the proposal. No one came forward.

The Mayor asked if anyone in attendance who did speak at the public meeting wished to speak in support of the application. Marco Marrone came forward to address Council and provided the following:

         at the November 21, 2016 meeting, he requested a deferral to allow him time to seek professional advise

         as a result, the parties reached a mutually satisfactory resolution

         he suggested more time be allowed between the City's report and the time the public meeting is held by Council to enable the residents time to seek advice and understand the City's report

         if more time is not feasible, he asked that staff consider socializing the City's report with the concerned and impacted residents in advance of the publishing date

The Mayor asked the Director of Planning and Building Services if he had any summary comments. Mr. Riddell provided the following comments and answered Council's questions:

         advised the whole planning and public meeting process is something that is under consideration and Planning and Building Services will be bringing forward recommendations

City Council reconvened.

 

Moved By:  Councillor Kushner

Seconded By:  Councillors Elliott

That Council receive the original report, PBS-303-2016, from Planning and Building Services, dated October 20, 2016, for information purposes; and

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2013-283 for the lands described as Part of Lot 1, Con. 1 and Part of the Road Allowance Between Broken Front Con. and Con. 1, St. Catharines, municipally known as 368 Martindale Road, as follows:

  1. That Section 15.1, Schedule A (A6), Zoning Maps, be amended by rezoning the subject lands from Low Density Residential – Suburban Neighbourhood (R1) to Low Density Residential – Suburban Neighbourhood (R1-138), as outlined in Appendix 1 attached.
  2. That Section 15.2, Schedule B, Lot Specific Maps for Special Provisions, be amended by inserting an additional lot specific map (Schedule B34), as outlined in Appendix 2 attached.
  3. That Section 13.1, List of Special Provisions, be amended to add an additional special provision, as follows:


Special Provision

Zone

Schedule A

Schedule B

Location

By-law

138

R1

6

34

368 Martindale Road

 

In addition to the permitted uses of the R1 Zone, a detached accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted in the existing barn on the property

The following additional provisions shall also apply:

1.

Maximum floor area of a detached accessory dwelling unit

200 m2

2.

Maximum floor area of a home based business

100 m2

3.

Maximum combined total floor area of a detached accessory dwelling unit and home based business

 

200 m2

4.

Minimum number of parking spaces for home based business

1

5.

Maximum number of parking spaces for home based business

2

6.

Minimum width of Landscape Buffer as shown on Schedule B34

1.0 m

7.

Minimum height of Landscape Buffer (Areas A and C) as shown on Schedule B34

2.5 m

8.

Minimum height of Landscape Buffer (Areas B and D) as shown on Schedule B34, as of December 31, 2017

1.5 m

9.

Minimum height of Landscape Buffer (Areas B and D) as shown on Schedule B34, as of December 31, 2020

2.5 m

10.

Maximum height of Landscape Buffer as shown on Schedule B34

3.0 m

That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary By-law to give effect to Council’s decision; 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 upon expiration of the appeal period, staff be directed to forward an application to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval of the Zoning By-law amendment, if any appeals are received; and

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

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

Nays:

Carried

Moved By:  Councillor Elliott

Seconded By:  Councillor Stevens

That Council close the public meeting respecting an application to amend the zoning by-law to permit certain accessory uses at 368 Martindale Road.

Carried

The Mayor advised the public meeting was closed. Persons wishing to receive formal notice of Council's decision arising from the public meeting should submit a written request to the Office of the City Clerk. The Mayor continued with the next proposal.

 

5.2.

Application for Draft Plan of Condominium (Vacant Land); 10-Unit Residential Private Road Development; 50 Dorchester Boulevard; Grey Forest Homes Ltd., Owner; Upper Canada Consultants, Agent

Council held a public meeting respecting an application for Draft Plan of Condominium (vacant land) for a 10-unit residential private road development at 50 Dorchester Boulevard. The Manager of Planning Services, Judy Pihach, provided the details of the proposal.

No members of the public came forward to speak in opposition to or in support of the proposal.

The Mayor invited the applicant or agent to come forward. The Agent, Carmela Agro of Upper Canada Consultants, came forward to provide an overview of the proposal and stated:

         changes and adjustments were made following comments at the open house

         concur with staff recommendation

Ms. Agro responded to Council's questions.

The Mayor asked the Manager of Planning Services if she had any closing comments. Ms. Pihach clarified the following:

         the developer will be required to install a sidewalk in the section of Dorchester Boulevard that abuts this site

         the developer will be required to plant boulevard trees

         services are already in place

         the City will ask the developer of the future development of the neighbouring site to consider access to the park on the lands to the west of this site

City Council reconvened.

 

Moved By:  Councillor Siscoe

Seconded By:  Councillor Phillips

That Council close the public meeting respecting an application for Draft Plan of Condominium (vacant land) for a 10-unit residential private road development at 50 Dorchester Boulevard.

Carried

Moved By:  Councillor Kushner

Seconded By:  Councillor Phillips

That, as required by Section 51 (20) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13, as amended, the report from Planning and Building Services, dated November 29, 2016, concerning a draft plan of condominium approval (vacant land) be referred to City Council for consideration at the Council meeting of January 16, 2017, after the Public Meeting scheduled for December 19, 2016. FORTHWITH

Motion to Refer Carried

The Mayor advised the public meeting was closed. Persons wishing to receive formal notice of Council's decision following their consideration at the meeting of January 16, 2017, should submit a written request to the Office of the City Clerk.

 

6.

Delegations

 

6.1.

Tammy Giroux, Manager, Government Relations, General Motors of Canada Company

Re: St. Catharines Glendale Avenue Plant Renewable Biogas Cogeneration Project

(see General Committee Agenda, December 19, 2016, Item 3.1)

Tammy Giroux, Manager of Government Relations, and Duc Hoang, St. Catharines Facility Engineering Manager, General Motors of Canada Company, addressed Council regarding a project they are assessing - the St. Catharines Glendale Avenue Plant Renewable Biogas Cogeneration Project. Through the use of a slideshow, Ms. Giroux provided an overview of the project, the proposal and its benefits. Ms. Giroux advised that municipal governments must be provided more time than other stakeholders to offer input; however, due to the low risk and desire to start construction as early as possible, GM is requesting support to compress the consultation period from 90 days to 60 days.

 


Moved By:  Councillor Elliott

Seconded By:  Councillor Siscoe

That Council receive and refer the presentation by Tammy Giroux, Manager of Government Relations, and Duc Hoang, St. Catharines Facility Engineering Manager, General Motors of Canada Company, regarding the St. Catharines Glendale Avenue Plant Renewable Biogas Cogeneration Project, to General Committee for consideration later this evening (see General Committee minutes, December 19, 2016, Item 3.1).

Motion to Refer Carried

 

6.2.

Doug Hamilton, Chair, Matt Hill, Director, Sport & Venues, 2021 Canada Summer Games Niagara Bid Group, Niagara Sport Commission

Re: Partnership Investment Opportunity: 2021 Canada Summer Games Niagara Bid Committee - Memorandum of Understanding

(see General Committee Agenda, December 19, 2016, Item 3.2)

Councillor Kushner declared a Conflict of Interest (pecuniary) to this item stating his employer, Brock University, is involved with this matter and left the room for consideration of the item.

Doug Hamilton, Chair, and Matt Hill, Director, Sport & Venues, 2021 Canada Summer Games Niagara Bid Group for the Niagara Sport Commission, addressed Council to provide an update regarding the partnership investment opportunity for the Games. Mr. Hamilton requested Council waive the fees associated with the use of the facilities they will be using (i.e. Meridian Centre, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre) for the time period that they require them, including opening and closing ceremonies, and to request Council authorize a Memorandum of Understanding.

 

Moved By:  Councillor Stevens

Seconded By:  Councillor Elliott

That Council receive and refer the presentation from Doug Hamilton and Matt Hill of the 2021 Canada Summer Games Niagara Bid Committee regarding the Memorandum of Understanding to General Committee for consideration later in the evening (see General Committee minutes, December 19, 2016, Item 3.2); and

That Council now resolve into General Committee for the consideration of the report.

Motion to Refer Carried

City Council recessed at 7:39 p.m. and General Committee convened. General Committee recessed at 7:52 p.m. and City Council reconvened.


7.

Presentations

 

7.1.

James Detenbeck, Treasurer, and Terry Flynn, Chair, Niagara District Airport Commission

Re: 2017 Budget Presentation

(2017-2020 Strategic Plan attached to agenda)

James Detenbeck, Treasurer and Terry Flynn, Chair, Niagara District Airport Commission addressed Council regarding the Airport's 2017 Budget and the 2017-2020 Strategic Plan.

 

Moved By:  Councillor Britton

Seconded By:  Councillor Siscoe

That Council receive and refer the presentation by James Detenbeck, Treasurer and Terry Flynn, Chair, Niagara District Airport Commission regarding the 2017 Budget and 2017-2020 Strategic Plan to the Budget Standing Committee.

Motion to Refer Carried

 

8.

Call for Notices of Motion

There were none.

 

9.

Motions

 

9.1.

Facer Street Revitalization and Reconstruction

 

Moved By:  Councillor Britton

Seconded By:  Councillor Sorrento

WHEREAS a sustainable community is one that respects and embraces its heritage to create a sense of identity and pride; and

WHEREAS Policy 4.1 of the Official Plan recognizes that Urban Design principles should be based on sustainable design principles including:

         To help create a strong sense of identity and place

         To be stimulating, have an attractive and safe public realm, be a compact, walkable, bikeable and a well-connected community

         To consist of mixed use nodes and corridors

         To have complete streets of all users

         To have building design to support street life; and

WHEREAS within the Facer Street area there has been a renewed interest in improving the street and overall businesses as evidenced by the successful Facer Street European Festival held in August of 2016; and

WHEREAS it is important to seek the public’s view on the ultimate vision of how Facer Street should look aesthetically and function practically at the street predesign stage;

WHEREAS the Civic Project Funds' purpose in its terms of reference is to "Fund community projects, external cultural and community improvement initiatives"; and

That Council direct staff to explore funding opportunities from Federal, Provincial and Regional cultural and heritage grant programs for the design phase;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City commit $60,000 from the Civic Project Fund towards seeking public input and develop the City’s vision and design phase of the Facer Street revitalization and reconstruction by the end of the first quarter of 2017.

...

Moved By:  Councillor Garcia

That Council refer the motion respecting the revitalization and reconstruction of Facer Street to the Budget Standing Committee.

Motion to Refer Carried

 

9.2.

Long Term Care Facilities - Enhanced Funding Request

 

Moved By:  Councillor Sorrento

Seconded By:  Councillor Britton

WHEREAS there is a rapidly rising senior population within St. Catharines and our province; and

WHEREAS the of lack adequate funding to provide additional front line staff can lead to injury to residents because current staff cannot respond to residents' calls in a timely manner; and

WHEREAS quality care for over 70,000 residents in long term care homes is a priority; and

WHEREAS residents have led productive lives, raised families, paid taxes in their respective communities, participated in the workforce, contributed to betterment of their communities, and are entitled to compassionate, timely and prompt care in their greatest time of need while in long term care homes; and

WHEREAS the current personal support worker ratio to residents is not adequate for the increased complex needs of residents, there is a need for three additional PSWs for a 24 hour period; and

WHEREAS the Province of Ontario provides funding to these facilities through a level of care system which is used to staff - current funding is not enough to cover the cost of adequate resident care; and

WHEREAS staffing levels in long term care homes cannot currently meet the basic daily needs of our residents, and the demand for staff assistance has increased with the complexity of residents resulting in unattainable workloads;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct the Clerk to provide correspondence to the appropriate Regional Government Commissioner, Regional Councillors, all local MPPs, leaders of the opposition, and the Minister of Health to make them aware of these critical issues and to provide further enhanced funding to deliver core and supportive services directly related to the care of residents. FORTHWITH

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

Nays: Councillor Stevens

Carried

 

10.

Resolve into General Committee

City Council recessed at 8:39 p.m. and General Committee reconvened. General Committee adjourned at 10:42 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. 06-13

 

Moved By:  Councillor Phillips

Seconded By:  Councillor Elliott

That Council does now reconvene from the In-Camera session; and

That Council authorize a Lease Agreement with Brock University with respect to use of dressing rooms and office space within the Seymour-Hannah Sports Complex at 240 St. Paul Street West; and

That the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary documents and by-laws. FORTHWITH

Carried

Council voted by a show of hands. Councillor Siscoe left the meeting during the In-Camera session and was not present for the vote.

 

11.2.

In-Camera Agenda Item No. 2.2

Financial Management Services, Property Management

Property Matter - Licence, Realty File No. 16-039

 

Moved By:  Councillor Phillips

Seconded By:  Councillor Elliott

That Council authorize a Licence Agreement with Greenwood Gems Inc. with respect to the location of candy dispensing machines at various City facilities; and

That the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary documents and by-laws. FORTHWITH

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

Nays:

Carried

 

11.3.

In-Camera Agenda Item No. 2.3

Financial Management Services, Property Management

Property Matter - Lease, Realty File No. 11-64

 

Moved By:  Councillor Phillips

Seconded By:  Councillor Elliott

That Council authorize a renewal of lease agreement with Peninsula Collision Service Limited with respect to use of vacant lands adjacent 335 Welland Avenue for parking purposes; and

That the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary documents and by-laws. FORTHWITH

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

Nays:

Carried

 

11.4.

In-Camera Agenda Item No. 2.4

Corporate Support Services, Human Resources

Labour Relations - Wages

 

Moved By:  Councillor Phillips

Seconded By:  Councillor Elliott

That Council receive the report; and

That staff be directed to amend By-law No. 2015-240 entitled “A By-law to establish salary ranges for certain civic employees” to update the 2017 schedule with respect to wage changes for Non-Union Exempt group; and

That the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary documents and by-laws. FORTHWITH

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

Nays:

Carried

 

11.5.

In-Camera Agenda Item No. 2.5

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Administration

IceDogs Way Donation

 

Moved By:  Councillor Elliott

Seconded By:  Councillor Phillips

That Council receive the In-Camera report regarding the IceDogs Way donation for information purposes only. FORTHWITH

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

Nays:

Carried

 

11.6.

In-Camera Agenda Item No. 2.6

Corporate Support Services, Director and Legal and Clerks Services, Director

Memorandum and Verbal Report - Human Resources Issue

 

Moved By:  Councillor Phillips

Seconded By:  Councillor Haywood

That Council receive the report from staff regarding a human resources matter for information purposes only; and

That Council direct staff to proceed as discussed. FORTHWITH

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

Nays:

Carried

 

11.7.

In-Camera Agenda Item No. 2.7

Office of the Mayor

Verbal Report - St. Catharines Hydro Inc.

 

Moved By:  Councillor Elliott

Seconded By:  Councillor Phillips

That Council receive the verbal report regarding St. Catharines Hydro Inc. for information purposes only. FORTHWITH

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

Nays:

Carried

 

12.

Motion to Ratify Forthwith Recommendations

Moved By:  Councillor Phillips

Seconded By:  Councillor Elliott

That Council adopt those items approved FORTHWITH by the General Committee on Monday, December 19, 2016.

Carried

 

13.

By-laws

 

13.1.

Reading of By-laws

 

Moved By:  Councillor Elliott

Seconded By:  Councillor Kushner

By-law No. 2016-311  A By-law to authorize a Fire Training Centre Facility Use Agreement with The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie. (One reading – with respect to use of a Fire Training Centre located at 525 Industrial Drive, Fort Erie. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.)  File: 68.13.99

By-law No. 2016-312  A By-law to authorize a Matched Funding Agreement with The Tourism Partnership of Niagara. (One reading – with respect to Winter Social in the Square Project (#5004-10). Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.)  File: 68.45.99

By-law No. 2016-313  A By-law to authorize the acceptance of a conveyance of certain lands from Michael Fedryna for the widening of Rykert Street. (One reading – with respect to 179 Rykert Street. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.)  File: 16.7.10

By-law No. 2016-314  A By-law to authorize an agreement with Kerry T. Howe Engineering Limited.(One reading - with respect to Consulting Engineering Services for Project No. P16-003 - Municipal Services Improvements - Else Street. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.)  File: 18.20.203

By-law No. 2016-315  A By-law to authorize an agreement with Urban & Environmental Management Inc. (One reading - with respect to Consulting Engineering Services for Project No. P16-061 - Municipal Services Improvements –Greenwood / Beatrice. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.)  File: 18.20.203

By-law No. 2016-316  A By-law to authorize a tender award to Niagara Motors Ltd. (One reading – with respect purchase of the three 2017 SUV vehicles, under RFT 16-40. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.)  File: 68.44.99

By-law No. 2016-317  A By-law to deem part of a certain registered plan of subdivision not to be a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of Section 50, subsection 3 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. (One reading – with respect to 26 Yates Street. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.)  File: 60.46.5


By-law No. 2016-318  A By-law to authorize a contract with Serianni Construction Ltd. (One reading –with respect to Buchanan House Alterations for TES Environmental Services, under Project No. P15-142-2. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.)  File: 18.20.202

By-law No. 2016-319  A By-law to amend By-law No. 2013-283 entitled “A By-law to regulate the use of land, the bulk, height, location, erection and use of buildings and structures, the provision of parking spaces and other associated matters in the City of St. Catharines.” (One reading – with respect to 368 Martindale Rd. Council, December 19, 2016, Item 2.1.)  File: 60.35.1

By-law No. 2016-320  A By-law to amend By-law No. 89-357 entitled "A By-law to prohibit the parking or leaving of motor vehicles on private property without the consent of the owner or occupant of the property." (One reading – with respect to 1860 Sir Isaac Brock Way. General Committee, December 19, 2016, Item 4.1.)  File: 77.34.1

By-law No. 2016-321  A By-law to authorize a Memorandum of Understanding with 2021 Canada Summer Games Bid Committee. (One reading - with respect to Niagara’s bid to host the 2021 Canada Summer Games. General Committee, December 19, 2016, Item 3.2.)  File: 68.32.99 and 68.45.99

By-law No. 2016-322  A By-law to confirm the proceedings of council at its meeting held on the 19th day of December, 2016. (One reading – with respect to confirming the proceedings of the meeting held on December 19, 2016.)  File: 10.12.1

Carried

 

13.2.

Reading of Additional By-laws

 

Moved By:  Councillor Elliott

Seconded By:  Councillor Kushner

By-law No. 2016-323  A By-law to authorize a Lease Agreement with Brock University. (One reading –with respect to use of dressing rooms and office space within the Seymour-Hannah Sports Complex at 240 St. Paul Street West. Council, December 19, 2016, Item 11.1.)  File: 16.19.99

By-law No. 2016-324  A By-law to authorize a Licence Agreement with Greenwood Gems Inc. (One reading – with respect to location of candy dispensing machines at various City facilities. Council, December 19, 2016, Item 11.2.)  File: 16.19.99

By-law No. 2016-325  A By-law to authorize a renewal of lease agreement with Peninsula Collision Service Limited. (One reading - with respect to use of vacant lands adjacent 335 Welland Avenue for parking purposes. Council, December 19, 2016, Item 11.3.)  File: 16.19.99

By-law No. 2016-326  A By-law to amend By-law No. 2015-240 entitled “A By-law to establish salary ranges for certain civic employees.” (One reading – with respect to wage changes for Non-Union Exempt group. Council, December 19, 2016, Item 11.4.)  File: 10.10.99

Carried

 

14.

Agencies, Boards, Committee Reports

 

14.1.

Minutes to Receive:

         Recreation Master Plan Advisory Committee, October 18, 2016

         Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, November 1, 2016

         Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial Task Force, November 29, 2016

 

Moved By:  Councillor Haywood

Seconded By:  Councillor Garcia

That Council receive and file the minutes of the Advisory Committees of Council, as presented.

Carried

 

15.

Adjournment

Moved By:  Councillor Stevens

Seconded By:  Councillor Britton

There being no further items of business, this meeting be adjourned at 10:51 p.m.

Carried

 

 

Certified Correct:Confirmed by:

 

 

 

 

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