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The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines

REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES

Monday, January 16, 2017

 

Present:

 

 

 

 

Absent:

Mayor Walter Sendzik

Councillors Mike Britton, Mark Elliott, N. Carlos Garcia, Matt Harris,
David A. Haywood, Joseph Kushner, Bill Phillips, Mathew Siscoe,
Sal Sorrento, Jennifer Stevens, and Bruce Williamson

 

Councillor Sandie Bellows

 

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

Kristine Douglas, Director of Financial Management Services

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

Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, City Clerk

Rebecca Alfieri, Council and Committee Coordinator

 

 

Mayor Sendzik took the chair and called the meeting to order in Council Chambers at 6:29 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

Mayor Sendzik presented a verbal report on matters of community interest. You can view more of the Mayor's Report pre-recorded by following this link: Mayor's Report for January 16, 2017. You can also see the report in the Garden City Current.

 

 

2.

Adoption of the Agendas

         The City Clerk advised the In-Camera Report for this evening's In-Camera Session was removed from the agenda

         Councillor Britton requested the addition of a delegation, Roberto Vergalito to speak to Council Agenda, Item 9.4

         Councillor Sorrento requested the addition of a delegation, Henry Ostaszewicz to join Mr. Vergalito in speaking to Council Agenda, Item 9.4

         Councillor Siscoe requested that Council go In-Camera for the purpose of receiving information about a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board

Moved By:  Councillor Elliott

Seconded By:  Councillor Sorrento

That Council adopt the agendas for the meeting of January 16, 2016, as amended.

Carried

 

3.

Adoption of the Minutes (Council and General Committee)

 

3.1.

Regular Meeting of Council, Minutes, December 19, 2016

 

Moved By:  Councillor Harris

Seconded By:  Councillor Garcia

That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held on Monday, December 19, 2016.
           Carried

 

3.2.

General Committee, Minutes, December 19, 2016

 

Moved By:  Councillor Harris

Seconded By:  Councillor Garcia

That Council adopt the minutes of the General Committee meeting held on Monday, December 19, 2016.
           Carried

 

3.3.

Special Meeting of Council, December 12, 2016

 

Moved By:  Councillor Harris

Seconded By:  Councillor Garcia

That Council adopt the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held on Monday, December 12, 2016.
           Carried

 

 

 

3.4.

Special General Committee, Minutes, December 12, 2016

 

Moved By:  Councillor Harris

Seconded By:  Councillor Garcia

That Council adopt the minutes of the Special Meeting of General Committee held on Monday, December 12, 2016.

Carried

 

4.

Declarations of Interest

There were none.

 

5.

Public Meetings Pursuant to Planning Act

There were none.

 

6.

Delegations

 

6.1.

Coletta McGrath, Executive Director, Larry Maxwell, Board Chair, Quest Community Health Centre

Re: Dental Health Access

(see General Agenda, January 16, 2017, Item 4.14, Sub-Item 1)

Coletta McGrath, Executive Director of Quest Community Health Centre, presented Council with an overview of what Quest Community Health Centre does, the programs and services Quest provide to the community, points of service and capital projects.  Ms. McGrath asked Council for their support of the resolution attached to the Council Correspondence Report,(Item 4.14, Sub-Item 1), regarding expanding dental health services for low income adults and seniors.

 

Moved By:  Councillor Stevens

Seconded By:  Councillor Haywood

That Council receive the presentation by Coletta McGrath, regarding Quest Community Health Centre and Dental Health Access.

Carried

 

6.2.

Roberto Vergalito, and Henry Ostaszewicz, from the Facer Residents and Merchants Association

Re: Facer Street Revitalization

(see Council Agenda, January 16, 2017, Item 9.4)

Roberto Vergalito, and Henry Ostaszewicz, from the Facer Residents and Merchants Association addressed Council regarding their support for the Facer Street Revitalization motion. Messrs. Vergalito, and Ostaszewicz answered questions from Council.  

 

Moved By:  Councillor Britton

Seconded By:  Councillor Sorrento

That Council receive the presentation by Roberto Vergalito, and Henry Ostaszewicz regarding the Facer Street Revitalization.
           Carried

 

7.

Presentations

 

7.1.

Douglas Geddie, Vice-Chair, Host Committee, 2017 Scotties

Re: National Women’s Curling Championships, “Scotties” - Update

Douglas Geddie, Vice-Chair, and Keith Shaver, of the Host Committee, 2017 Scotties presented an update to Council regarding the National Women's Curling Championships, "Scotties" - Update. Mr. Geddie, gave an overview of the economic Impact of the tournament, ticket sales to date, promotions, school programs, and the Committee's goals. Mr. Geddie, and Mr. Shaver answered questions from Council.

 

Moved By:  Councillor Phillips

Seconded By:  Councillor Sorrento

That Council receive the presentation by Douglas Geddie, and Keith Shaver regarding the National Women's Curling Championships, "Scotties" - Update.
            Carried

 

7.2.

Dennis Kar, Dillon Consulting Limited, Gary McNeil, President, McNeil Management Services

Re: Inter-Municipal Transit Initiative - Final Report

(see Council Agenda, January 16, 2017, Item 9.1)

Dennis Kar, Dillon Consulting Limited, and Gary McNeil, President, McNeil Management Services presented an update to Council regarding the Inter-Municipal Transit Initiative - Final Report. Messrs. Kar, and McNeil gave an overview of the purpose of the study, overview, benefits, and cost of a consolidated transit model, cost of remaining with the status quo model, recommended Inter-municipal service plan, proposed transit plan, proposed distribution of Transit costs, financial performance, next steps, and timing and phasing. Messrs. Kar and McNeil answered questions from Council.

 

Moved By:  Councillor Siscoe

Seconded By:  Councillor Elliott

That Council receive and refer the presentation by Dennis Kar, and Gary McNeil, regarding the Inter-Municipal Transit Initiative - Final Report for consideration later this evening. (see Council Agenda, January 16, 2017, Item 9.1)

Carried

 

8.

Call for Notices of Motion

There were none.

 

9.

Motions

 

9.1.

Addition of Special Meeting of Council for Inter- Municipal Transit

 

Moved By:  Councillor Siscoe

Seconded By:  Councillor Haywood

That Council approve a special meeting dedicated to the Inter-municipal transit issue on Thursday, February 23, 2017, commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers; and

That the Council meeting open to waive the regular rules of procedure to permit a joint meeting with the St. Catharines Transit Commission members, and Council to provide an opportunity for joint discussion regarding the proposal; and

That staff be directed to prepare a report for discussion on this date; and

That following the conclusion of the discussion, Council resolve into General Committee to receive and consider the staff report with recommendations. FORTHWITH

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

Nays:

Carried

 

9.2.

Request to Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Board to Pass Motion to Approve Independent Investigation

 

Moved By:  Councillor Williamson

Seconded By:  Councillor Garcia

WHEREAS Minister McGarry, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, in response to a motion from this Council, and subsequent motion forwarded by seven (7) other Niagara municipal Councils as well at Hamilton Council, stated that she cannot order an independent forensic audit or value for money of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) and advised that we approach local representatives on the NPCA Board and ask them to put forward a motion to the board calling for a “Thorough Investigation”,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council request that the Regional Councillors serving on the NPCA Board pass a motion at their next Board meeting approving an independent and thorough forensic audit, conducted by a third party expert, examining all of its operations which includes land purchases and hiring processes from 2011 to 2016 and that the audit be made public upon completion; and

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the NPCA Board, all Niagara Municipalities and MPPs, the City of Hamilton, Haldimand County, Premier Wynne, the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, Provincial Environmental Commissioner, the Auditor General, the Region of Niagara, and the Provincial Ombudsman be immediately notified. FORTHWITH

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

Nays:

Carried

 

9.3.

West Park – New Washroom and Site Improvements - Project Number: P14-137 – Fundraising and Amendment to Contract

 

Moved By:  Councillor Harris

Seconded By:  Councillor Kushner

WHEREAS Council at its meeting of October 24, 2016 awarded a contract for Project Number P14-137 – West Park – New Washroom and Site Improvements to Bromac Construction Inc., in the amount of $1,004,170.00, plus HST; and

WHEREAS there has been interest and a commitment expressed by several businesses in the community to donate monies in the order of $38,000 towards this project; and

WHEREAS these additional monies will allow for the inclusion of finishing elements on the building (namely windows and a stone finish on the bottom of the building) that were deleted to accommodate the project within the allocated budget; and

WHEREAS construction of the project has commenced and a decision of whether or not to proceed with the enhancements to the building must be made immediately in order to prevent any significant delays to the completion of the project;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the change in scope for Project Number P14-137 – West Park – New Washroom and Site Improvements, awarded to Bromac Construction Inc., to include the building enhancements at an additional cost of $38,000 plus HST. FORTHWITH

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

Nays:
           Carried

 

9.4.

Facer Street Revitalization

 

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; and

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 $10,000 from the Civic Project Fund towards seeking public input and develop the City’s conceptual design for Facer Street revitalization and reconstruction by the end of the second quarter (June) of 2017; and

THEREFORE BE IT FURTER RESOLVED that the ward Councillors be involved in the conceptual design phase process. FORTHWITH

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

Nays: Councillors Elliott, and Stevens

Carried

 

9.5.

333 Main Street - Request to Consider Heritage Designation

 

 

Moved By:  Councillor Garcia

Seconded By:  Councillor Harris

WHEREAS the owners of 333 Main Street have recently cut down a number of mature trees on the property and may be submitting an infill development proposal for the site which may or may not include demolition of the existing building; and

WHEREAS the owner of the property completed a Pre-consultation process regarding future residential development of the site within one year prior to the adoption of the Interim Control By-law (By-law 2016-305), and accordingly is not subject to a prohibition on residential development; and

WHEREAS this is one of the most architecturally significant older homes in Port Dalhousie but it lies outside the Heritage District and is not individually designated;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council requests the St. Catharines Heritage Advisory Committee to consider the designation of the existing building as soon as possible; and

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council asks the owners to make every effort to preserve the existing building and incorporate it into their development plans; and

FURTHER that Council direct staff to have their recommendation on the long delayed tree by-law that addresses trees on private property no later than February 28, 2017. FORTHWITH

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

Nays:
         Carried

 

10.

Resolve into General Committee

City Council recessed at 8:24 p.m. and General Committee reconvened. General Committee adjourned at 9:14 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. 16-042

This item was removed from the In-Camera Agenda.

 

 

11.2.

In-Camera Agenda Item No. 2.2 

Property Matter – Disposition / Acquisition

 

Moved By:  Councillor Siscoe

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

That Council receive the verbal report from staff as it relates to a property matter in the downtown core, and that staff proceed as directed. FORTHWITH

Carried

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.

Motion to Ratify Forthwith Recommendations

Moved By:  Councillor Harris

Seconded By:  Councillor Garcia

That Council adopt those items approved FORTHWITH by the General Committee on Monday, January 16, 2017.
          Carried

 

13.

By-laws

 

13.1.

Reading of By-laws

 

Moved By:  Councillor Britton

Seconded By:  Councillor Stevens

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. 2017-001 A By-law to authorize a Servicing Agreement with PBG Properties Inc. (One reading - with respect to development at 388 Ontario Street. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.) File: 68.81.5

By Law No. 2017-002 A By-law to authorize the acceptance of a conveyance of certain lands from Grey Forest Homes Ltd. for the widening of Linwell Road. (One reading - with respect to condition of severance B-48/16SC - 265 Linwell Road. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.) File: 16.7.10

By-law No. 2017-003 A By-law to authorize a Letter of Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario, represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario. (Three readings - with respect to the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.) File: 35.31.4

By-law No. 2017-004 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. P16-063 - St. George Street. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.) File: 18.20.203

By-law No. 2017-005 A By-law to authorize Agreements with Upper Canada Planning & Engineering Ltd. (One reading - with respect to Consulting Engineering Services, Contract Administration and Construction Inspection for Project No. P17-001 - Watermain Replacements - Leeper Street and McDonald Street. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.) File: 18.45.255

By-law No. 2017-006 A By-law to authorize Agreements with Kerry T. Howe Engineering Limited. (One reading - with respect to Consulting Engineering Services, Contract Administration and Construction Inspection for Project No. P17-002 - Watermain Replacements - Barnes Road, Brighton Avenue and Lailey Street. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.) File: 18.45.255

By-law No. 2017-007 A By-law to authorize a tender award to Metro Freightliner Hamilton Inc. (One reading - with respect purchase of a 2017 Tandem Axle Dump Truck with Roll-off Unit, under RFT 16-30. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.) File: 68.81.99

By-law No. 2017-008 A By-law to authorize a contract with Serianni Construction Ltd. and to repeal By-law No. 2016-318. (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: 80.20.202

By-law No. 2017-009 A By-law to amend By-law No. 89-304 entitled “A By-law to designate private roadways as fire routes along which no parking of vehicles is permitted.” (One reading - with respect to 2 O’Malley Drive, 333 Ontario Street, 75 Niagara Street, 400 Niagara Street, 1 Marsdale Drive, 29A St. Helena Street, 15 Glenview Avenue, 300 Fourth Avenue, 241 St. Paul Street West, and 6 Tanner Circle. Delegation By-law 2004-277, as amended.) File: 68.13.1

By-law No. 2017-010 A By-law to authorize a Contribution Agreement under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). (One reading - with respect to Improvements to Centennial Park, Project 810314. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.) File:  68.31.102

By-law No. 2017-011 A By-law to authorize a Release of Agreement over certain lands municipally known as 81 Cecil Street. (One reading - with respect to release of Site Plan Agreement. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.) File: 60.35.969

By-law No. 2017-012 A By-law to authorize the acceptance of a conveyance of certain lands from Bruce Randall Greenlaw for the widening of Dundonald Street and Bloomfield Avenue. (One reading - with respect to condition of severance B-29/16SC - 59 Bloomfield Avenue. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.) File: 16.7.10

By-law No. 2017-013 A By-law to amend By-law No. 2016-221 entitled “A By-law to authorize an extension of the Lease with 1669772 Ontario Limited.” (One reading - with respect to the use of a portion of the Seymour-Hannah Sports & Entertainment Centre for operating a restaurant and two food concessions. Council, August 22, 2016, Item No. 11.2.) File: 16.19.99, 68.32.147

By-law No. 2017-014 A Bylaw to amend By-law No. 2016-235 entitled “A By-law to authorize an agreement with Dereck Revington Studio Inc.” (One reading - with respect to Phase 2 of the Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial and Park. General Committee, September 12, 2016, Item 4.4.) File: 35.65.92

By-law No. 2017-015 A By-law to authorize an extension of the Guarantee of a Line of Credit for the Niagara Symphony Association. (One reading - with respect to the Niagara Symphony Association’s operating line of credit. General Committee, January 16, 2017, Item. 4.1.) File: 68.45.99, 10.57.11

 

By-law No. 2017-016 A By-law to authorize an Agreement with Voiance Language Services, LLC. (One reading - with respect to language interpretation services to assist with 911 emergency calls. General Committee, January 16, 2017, Item 4.2.) File: 68.13.99

By-law No. 2017-017 A By-law to authorize an Agreement with Industrial Scientific Canada, ULC. (One reading - with respect to a new Gas Monitoring System. General Committee, January 16, 2017, Item 4.3.) File: 68.13.99

By-law No. 2017-018 A By-law to authorize a Development Agreement with 1473941 Ontario Limited. (One reading - with respect to construction of four (4) detached dwellings with attached garages on the property at 357 Martindale Road. General Committee, January 16, 2017, Item 4.4.) File: 60.53.99

By-law No. 2017-019 A By-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000 entitled “A By-law regulating traffic and parking on City Roads.” (One reading - with respect to Parking Prohibitions, Installation of Time Limited Parking, and Installation of Stop Control at various locations. General Committee, January 16, 2017, Item 4.11.) File: 77.34.99, 77.37.99

By-law No. 2017-020 A By-law to authorize an agreement with Kerry T. Howe Engineering Limited. (One reading - with respect to Consulting Engineering Services for storm sewer construction on Rodger Street and Sharon Street, under Project No. P16-004. General Committee, January 16, 2017, Item 4.12.) File: 18.20.203

By-law No. 2017-021 A By-law to authorize an agreement with MMM Group Limited. (One reading - with respect to Engineering Consulting Services for the Transportation Master Plan, ST10-01. General Committee, January 16, 2017, Item 4.13.) File: 77.2.99

By-law No. 2017-022 A By-law to confirm the proceedings of council at its meeting held on the 16th day of January, 2017. (One reading - with respect to confirming the proceedings of the meeting held on January 16, 2017.) File: 10.12.1

Carried

 

14.

Agencies, Boards, Committee Reports

 

14.1.

Minutes to Receive:

         Accessibility Advisory Committee, June 22, 2016, September 28, 2016, and October 26, 2016

         St. Catharines Heritage Advisory Committee, December 8, 2016

         Green Advisory Committee, December 14, 2016

         Master Fire Planning Committee - January 5, 2017

 

Moved By:  Councillor Kushner

Seconded By:  Councillor Elliott

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

Carried

 

15.

Adjournment

Moved By:  Councillor Siscoe

Seconded By:  Councillor Phillips

There being no further items of business, this meeting be adjourned at 9:17 p.m.

Carried

 

 

Certified Correct:Confirmed by:

 

 

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