The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines
REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES
Monday, February 13, 2017
Present:
Absent: | Mayor Walter Sendzik Councillors Sandie Bellows, Mike Britton, Mark Elliott, N. Carlos Garcia, Matt Harris, David A. Haywood, Joseph Kushner, Bill Phillips,
Councillors 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 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 Phil Cristi, Acting Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture Services 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 February 13, 2017. You can also see the report in the Garden City Current.
2. | Adoption of the Agendas |
• Councillor Haywood requested that Council go In-Camera for Item 4.13 for the purpose of labour relations or employee negotiations
• Councillor Britton requested the addition of a delegation, Yaneth Londono to speak to Council Agenda, Item 9.1
• Councillor Garcia asked to pull Item 4.7 from the Consent Agenda in order to make remarks
• Councillor Sorrento asked to pull Item 4.3 from Consent Agenda in order to make amendment
• Councillor Garcia asked that Item 9.2, Support of Motion - NPCA Third Party Audit be deferred to the March 6, 2017 meeting due to Councillor Williamson's absence
• Councillor Garcia requested a staff report commenting on the procedures for Municipalities selecting members for the NPCA Board
Seconded By: Councillor Bellows
That Council adopt the agendas for the meeting of February 13, 2017, as amended.
Carried
3. | Adoption of the Minutes (Council and General Committee) |
3.1. |
Seconded By: Councillor Garcia
That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held on Monday, February 13, 2017.
Carried
3.2. |
Seconded By: Councillor Garcia
That Council adopt the minutes of the General Committee meeting held on Monday, January 30, 2017.
Carried
3.3. |
Seconded By: Councillor Phillips
That Council adopt the minutes of the Budget Standing Committee meetings held on January 18, 2017.
Carried
4. | Declarations of Interest |
• Councillor Elliott declared a Conflict of Interest (Pecuniary) to General Committee Agenda Items 4.4, stating the matter relates to his employer
5. | Public Meetings Pursuant to Planning Act |
There were none.
6. | Delegations |
6.1. | Yaneth Londono, Executive Director of Links for Greener Learning Re: Community Gardens at Buchanan House Park |
Yaneth Londono, Executive Director of Links for Greener Learning addressed Council regarding Community Gardens at Buchanan House Park. Ms. Londono requested Council's support of having community gardens at Buchanan House Park.
Ms. Londono answered questions from Council.
Seconded By: Councillor Elliott
That Council receive and refer the presentation by Yaneth Londono regarding Community Gardens at Buchanan House Park to Council Agenda, Item 9.1, for consideration.
Motion to Refer Carried
7. | Presentations |
There were none.
8. | Call for Notices of Motion |
There were none.
9. | Motions |
9.1. | Links for Greener Learning |
Seconded By: Councillor Sorrento
WHEREAS Links for Greener Learning is a valued community organization that is geared towards linking educational institutions, their newcomers and domestic students, with experiential learning opportunities within the Niagara Region; and
WHEREAS the raised beds behind the City of St. Catharines' Buchanan House property located at 360 Niagara Street are unused and are of interest to Links for Greener Learning to create a community garden; and
WHEREAS City Council has supported the concept of community gardens in the past; and
WHEREAS the 2017 Telephone Town Hall conducted by the St Catharines Standing Budget Committee shows that residents support investment in community gardens; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of St. Catharines authorizes Links for Greener Learning to use the identified raised beds behind Buchanan House for Community Gardens during the 2017 season and for staff to work with them to that end; and
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff report back after the 2017 growing season. FORTHWITH
Yeas: Councillors Britton, Elliott, Garcia, Harris, Haywood, Kushner, Phillips, Siscoe, Sorrento, and Mayor Sendzik
Nays:
Carried
9.2. | Support of Motion - NPCA 3rd Party Audit (Deferred by Council during Adoption of Agendas to the meeting of March 6, 2017)
WHEREAS at its January 18, 2017 meeting, the Board of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) agreed to requests by this Council and those of the majority of Niagara municipalities to hold an independent 3rd party audit of all its operations; and WHEREAS the majority of NPCA board members are Niagara Regional Councillors; and
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the NPCA, all Niagara Municipalities and MPPs, the City of Hamilton and Haldimand County, the Minister, Premier, Auditor General and Ombudsman be notified. FORTHWITH |
10. | Resolve into General Committee |
City Council recessed at 6:58 p.m. and General Committee reconvened. General Committee adjourned at 8:36 p.m. and City Council reconvened.
11. | Motion Arising from In-Camera Session |
11.1. | In-Camera Item 2.1 Financial Management Services, Property Management Property Matter – Acquisition, Realty File No. 16-022 |
Seconded By: Councillor Phillips
That Council does now reconvene from the In-Camera session; and
That Council approve the conveyance of certain lands from the Regional Municipality of Niagara with respect to purchase of parking lot located at 26 Raymond Street. FORTHWITH
Carried
11.2. | In-Camera Item 2.2 Councillor Harris Verbal - Personal Matter, and Advice that is Subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege |
Seconded By: Councillor Garcia
That Council receive the verbal report and that staff proceed as directed. FORTHWITH
Carried
11.3. | In-Camera Item 2.3 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Administration Verbal Report - Personal Matter |
Seconded By: Councillor Phillips
That Council receive the verbal report from the Chief Administrative Officer, and that staff proceed as directed. FORTHWITH
Carried
NOTE: At the meeting of March 6, 2017, Councillor Britton amended the minutes
to reflect his opposition to Item 11.3.
11.4. | In-Camera Item 2.4 Councillor Haywood Verbal - Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations |
Seconded By: Councillor Britton
That Council receive the information provided. FORTHIWITH
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 13, 2017.
Carried
13. | By-laws |
13.1. | Reading of By-laws |
Seconded By: Councillor Phillips
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. 2017-31 A By-law to authorize the acceptance of a conveyance of certain lands from Grant Terrance McArthur for the widening of Lake Street. (One reading - with respect to condition of severance B-64/16SC - 37 Lake Street. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.) File: 16.7.10
By-law No. 2017-32 A By-law to authorize an Assignment of Lease with St. Catharines Minor Hockey Association to Garden City Minor Hockey Association. (One reading - with respect to the use of rear portion of Bill Burgoyne Arena at 129 Linwell Road. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.) File: 16.19.99
By-law No. 2017-33 A By-law to authorize a Licence Agreement with Alectra Utilities Corporation. (One reading - with respect to hydro line parallel to Glenridge Avenue, between Westchester Avenue and Dittrick Street. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.) File: 16.19.99
By-law No. 2017-34 A By-law to remove certain lands from part lot control. (One reading - with respect to 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29 and 31 Dorchester Boulevard South. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.) File: 60.46.420
By-law No. 2017-35 A By-law to remove certain lands from part lot control. (One reading - with respect to 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and Dorchester Boulevard South. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.) File: 60.46.420
By-law No. 2017-36 A By-law to amend By-law No. 2017-30 entitled “A By-law to authorize a Lease Extension Agreement with Lex Parker Design Consultants Ltd.” (One reading - with respect to amending term of lease for 14 Ontario Street. Council, January 30, 2017, Item No. 11.1.) File: 16.19.99
By-law No. 2017-37 A By-law to amend By-law No. 2004-277 entitled “A By-law to authorize delegation of certain matters to staff.” (One reading - with respect to approving future special events as an event of municipal significance. Council, January 30, 2017, Item No. 9.1.) File: 56.14.2
By-law No. 2017-38 A By-law to authorize an Amendment to the Brownfield Tax Increment Based Incentive Grant Program Agreement with Brickyard Developments Limited. (One reading - with respect to a six month extension of the commencement date to allow for preparation of a site plan agreement submission. General Committee, February 13, 2017, Item 3.1.) File: 60.2.38, 60.51.99
By-law No. 2017-39 A By-law to authorize an Agreement with Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Museum. (One reading - with respect to provision of staff resources for the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Museum exhibition gallery located within the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre. General Committee, February 13, 2017, Item 4.6.) File: 68.32.151
By-law No. 2017-40 A By-law to authorize a Naming Rights Agreement with Rotary Club of St. Catharines. (One reading - with respect to naming the new bandshell at Lakeside Park. To be considered by General Committee, February 13, 2017, Item 4.7.) File: 68.31.114
By-law No. 2017-41 A By-law to authorize a contract with Catalina Excavating Inc. (One reading - with respect to watermain replacement on Croydon Drive and Bogart Street, under Project No. P16-102. General Committee, February 13, 2017, Item 4.9.) File: 18.45.254
By-law No. 2017-42 A By-law to authorize a Development Agreement with 2494899 Ontario Limited.
(One reading - with respect to construction of an additional 14 residential units in an existing apartment building located at 20 Bradmon Drive. General Committee, February 13, 2017, Item 4.5.) File: 60.53.99
By-law No. 2017-43 A By-law to authorize the execution of resolutions passed at the special shareholder meetings of St. Catharines Hydro Inc. held on the 30th day of January, 2017 and on the 6th day of February, 2017. (Three readings - with respect to the special shareholder meetings of St. Catharines Hydro Inc. held on January 30, 2017 and February 6, 2017.) File: 35.60.19
By-law No. 2017-44 A By-law to confirm the proceedings of council at its meeting held on the 13th day of February, 2017, and at its special meetings held on the 30th day of January, 2017 and on the 6th day of February, 2017. (One reading - with respect to confirming the proceedings of the meeting held on February 13, 2017, the Special In-Camera Meeting of Council held on January 30, 2017, and the Special Meeting of Council held on February 6, 2017.) File: 10.12.1
Carried
13.2. | Reading of Additional By-laws |
Seconded By: Councillor Phillips
That the following additional by-law be read a first time, considered and passed; and
That it be signed and executed by the Mayor and the City Clerk.
By-law No. 2017-45 A By-law to authorize the acceptance of a conveyance of certain lands from the Regional Municipality of Niagara. (One reading - with respect to purchase of parking lot located at 26 Raymond Street. Council, February 13, 2017.) File: 16.7.99
By-law No. 2017-46 A By-law to authorize an Agreement with the Regional Municipality of Niagara. (One reading - with respect to provision of parking for Niagara Region Police Services. Council, February 13, 2017.) File: 16.7.99
Carried
14. | Agencies, Boards, Committee Reports |
14.1. | Minutes to Receive: • Public Art Advisory Committee, November 15, 2016 |
Seconded By: Councillor Siscoe
That Council receive and file the minutes of the Advisory Committees of Council, as presented; and
That Council approve the recommendation of the Social Sustainability Committee to appoint Bob Mahoney, and Melissa Abrams to the Accessibility Advisory Committee as noted in the Social Sustainability Committee's minutes of January 24, 2017.
Carried
15. | Adjournment |
Seconded By: Councillor Britton
There being no further items business, this meeting be adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Carried
Certified Correct:Confirmed by:
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