The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines
SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
Monday, February 06, 2017
Present: | Mayor Walter Sendzik Councillors Sandie Bellows, Mike Britton, Mark Elliott, N. Carlos Garcia, Matt Harris, David A. Haywood, Joseph Kushner, Bill Phillips, |
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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/ Deputy Clerk Phil Cristi, Acting Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture Services Dan Dillon, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services Rebecca Alfieri, Council and Committee Coordinator |
Mayor Sendzik took the chair and called the meeting to order in Council Chambers at 6:34 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. | Mayor's Report |
There was no report this evening.
2. | Adoption of the Agendas |
Seconded By: Councillor Elliott
That Council adopt the agendas for the special meeting of February 6, 2017, as presented.
Carried
Suspension of Rules |
That Council suspend the rules in accordance with Procedural By-law 2015-170, as amended, Section A4, Suspension of the Rules, to allow for all additional delegations.
Motion to Suspend Rules Carried
3. | Adoption of the Minutes (Council and General Committee) |
There were none.
4. | Declarations of Interest |
There were none.
5. | Public Meetings Pursuant to Planning Act |
There were none.
6. | Delegations |
Council heard from the public on the following matter only: Double Duty Councillors - Passage of By-law to Change Composition of Regional Council
Mayor Sendzik asked Council to receive and refer, once all delegates have presented.
NOTE: For all delegations see Special General Committee Agenda, February 6, 2017, Item 1.1
6.1. | George Darte |
George Darte asked Council to consider a citizen's advisory committee to be set up to review the job description, rate of pay and any benefits that the new Double Duty Councillors would receive. Mr. Darte answered questions from Councillors.
6.2. | Jim Fannon |
Jim Fannon addressed Council with his concerns regarding centralization as it relates to this new Councillor. Mr. Fannon appealed to Council to deny the change to the Regional by-law. Mr. Fannon answered questions from Councillors.
6.3. | Colleen McTigue |
Colleen McTigue addressed Council regarding her concerns that the new Councillor model would restrict the ability for all citizens in St. Catharines to run for Council.
Peter Malaguti |
Peter Malaguti addressed Council with his concerns relating to the cost to the tax payers if this by-law passes. Mr. Malaguti requested Councillors to ask City of St. Catharines citizens during the next election; what they would like to see.
6.5. | Ron McIntosh |
Ron McIntosh addressed Council with his concerns, the cost to the tax payers to have six full time Councillors, and what are the benefits to the citizens if the Region were to pass the by-law, and alternatively what would the benefits be to the residents of St. Catharines.
6.6. | Jeff Burch |
Jeff Burch addressed Council regarding his concerns. Mr. Burch requested that Council not approve passage of the by-law.
6.7. | Larry Savage Larry Savage was not present. |
6.8. | Mohamad Al Jumaibl |
Mohamad Al Jumaibl addressed Council requesting the City post a poll on the City's, St. Catharines Standard, Brock University and Niagara College's websites regarding the Double Duty Councillors to educate the public and seek their input.
6.9. | Ed Smith |
Ed Smith addressed Council with his concerns due to concentration of power, and the lack of public education as to the role of the Double Duty Councillor.
6.10. | John Bullivant |
John Bullivant addressed Council regarding his support, and asked Council to consider approving Double Duty Councillors in order to move forward from the status quo.
6.11. | Vicki-Lynn Smith |
Vicki-Lynn Smith addressed Council to ask Councillors to consider a referendum in the next municipal election.
Moved By: Councillor Siscoe
Seconded By: Councillor Bellows
That Council receive and refer the presentations regarding Double Duty Councillors - Passage of By-law to Change Composition of Regional Council to the Special General Committee Agenda Item 1.1 for consideration later in the evening.
Motion to Refer Carried
7. | Presentations |
There were none.
8. | Call for Notices of Motion |
There were none.
9. | Motions |
There were none.
10. | Resolve into General Committee |
City Council recessed at 7:28 p.m. and General Committee reconvened. General Committee adjourned at 9:03 p.m. and City Council reconvened.
11. | Motion Arising from In-Camera Session |
Mayor Sendzik removed himself from the Chair following the In-Camera meeting, and Councillor Harris took the chair.
11.1. | In-Camera Item 2.1 Corporate Support Services, Human Resources Verbal - Fire Negotiations - Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations |
Seconded By: Councillor Williamson
That Council does now reconvene from the In-Camera session; and
That Council receive the verbal from the Director of Corporate Support Services regarding information about labour relations or employee negotiations.
Carried
12. | Motion to Ratify Forthwith Recommendations |
Seconded By: Councillor Garcia
That Council adopt those items approved FORTHWITH by the Special General Committee on Monday, February 6, 2017.
Carried
By-laws |
There were none.
14. | Agencies, Boards, Committee Reports |
There were none.
15. | Adjournment |
Seconded By: Councillor Williamson
There being no further items of business, this meeting be adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Carried
Certified Correct:Confirmed by:
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Deputy City ClerkMayor