The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines
REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES
Monday, March 27, 2017
Present:
Absent: | Mayor Walter Sendzik Councillors Sandie Bellows, Mike Britton, Mark Elliott, N. Carlos Garcia, Matt Harris, David A. Haywood, Joseph Kushner, Mathew Siscoe,
Councillors Jennifer Stevens, and Bill Phillips | |
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Officials Present: | Shelley Chemnitz, Commissioner of Corporate Services / Acting CAO Bryan Shynal, Commissioner of Operations Brian York, Director of Economic Development and Government Relations Kristine Douglas, Director of Financial Management Services Heather Salter, Director of Legal and Clerks Services/City Solicitor Amy Tomaino, Manager of Business Planning & Strategic Services, 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. Follow this link, Mayor's Report for March 27, 2017, to view the pre-recorded report, which is also available in the Garden City Current.
2. | Adoption of the Agendas |
Seconded By: Councillor Harris
That Council adopt the agendas for the meeting of March 27, 2017, as presented.
Carried
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, March 27, 2017. FORTHWITH
Carried
3.2. |
Seconded By: Councillor Garcia
That Council adopt the minutes of the General Committee meeting held on Monday, March 27, 2017.
Carried
4. | Declarations of Interest |
There were none.
5. | Public Meetings Pursuant to Planning Act |
There were none.
6. | Delegations |
6.1. | Public Meeting (Pursuant to Notice By-law) Financial Management Services, Accounting 2017 Water and Wastewater Budget and Associated Rates |
The Mayor advised that public notice had been published in accordance with the City's Notice By-law to consider the 2017 Water and Wastewater Budget and Associated Rates.
Kristine Douglas, Director of Financial Management Services, and Dan Dillon, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services presented the 2017 Water and Wastewater Budget and Associated Rates.
The Mayor advised that those who had registered with the City Clerk in advance of the meeting would be heard first.
None were registered.
The Mayor then invited members of the public to come forward to be heard. Mr. Mathiew Martin came forward and asked why Bulk Water prices were double the price of City water. Mr. Martin answered questions from Council.
Dr. John Bacher came forward and addressed Council regarding his concerns about the lack of, and maintenance of Bioswales in the City.
No one else came forward to speak.
The Directors had no summary comments at this time.
Seconded By: Councillor Bellows
That Council receive and refer the presentation by Kristine Douglas, Director of Financial Management Services, and Dan Dillon, Director of Transportation and Environmental Services regarding the 2017 Water and Wastewater Budget and Associated Rates, to General Committee for consideration later this evening (see General Committee minutes, March 27, 2017, Item 3.2).
Motion to Refer Carried
Seconded By: Councillor Bellows
That Council close the public meeting regarding the 2017 Water and Wastewater Budget and Associated Rates.
Carried
6.2. | Public Meeting (Pursuant to Notice By-law) Financial Management Services, Accounting To Amend Various By-laws to Include 26 Raymond Street Parking Lot to By-Law 89-305 |
The Mayor advised that public notice had been published in accordance with the City's Notice By-law to consider an Amendment to Various By-laws to Include 26 Raymond Street Parking Lot to By-Law 89-305.
Kristine Douglas, Director of Financial Management Services, presented the report regarding an Amendment to Various By-laws to Include 26 Raymond Street Parking Lot to By-Law 89-305.
The Mayor advised that those who had registered with the City Clerk in advance of the meeting would be heard first.
None were registered.
The Mayor then invited members of the public to come forward to be heard.
No one came forward to speak.
The Director had no summary comments at this time.
Seconded By: Councillor Elliott
That Council receive and refer the presentation by Kristine Douglas, Director of Financial Management Services, regarding the Amendment to Various By-laws to Include 26 Raymond Street Parking Lot to By-Law 89-305, to General Committee for consideration later this evening (see General Committee minutes, March 27, 2017, Item 3.3).
Motion to Refer Carried
Seconded By: Councillor Elliott
That Council close the public meeting regarding Amendments to Various By-laws to Include 26 Raymond Street Parking Lot to By-Law 89-305.
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 7:05 p.m. and General Committee reconvened. General Committee adjourned at 9:30 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 (Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board), Realty File No. 17-025 |
Seconded By: Councillor Williamson
That Council does now reconvene from the In-Camera session; and
That Council authorize staff to enter a Lease Agreement with First Capital (St. Catharines) Corporations, April 7, 8, April 21 & 22, 2017, for the purposes of promoting the City’s Older Adult Centres; and
That Delegation by-law 2004-277 be amended to authorize Department Heads to execute this and future agreements for similar purposes, where there is no rental charge or minimal rental charge (i.e. under $1,000); and
That the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary documents and by-law. FORTHWITH
Vote taken by show of hands.
Carried
11.2. | In-Camera Agenda Item 2.2 Office of the Mayor, Mayor Verbal Report - Update: IceDogs Agreement (Advice that is Subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege, Including Communications Necessary for that Purpose) (Deferred by Council at the meeting of March 20, 2017) |
Seconded By: Councillor Williamson
That Council receive the verbal report from the Mayor and City Solicitor. FORTHWITH
Yeas: Councillors Bellows, Britton, Elliott, Garcia, Harris, Haywood, Kushner, Siscoe, Sorrento, Williamson, and Mayor Sendzik
Nays:
Carried
11.3. | In-Camera Agenda Item 2.3 Office of the Mayor, Mayor Verbal Report - Human Resources Matter (Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual, Including Municipal or Local Board Employees) (Deferred by Council at the meeting of March 20, 2017) |
Seconded By: Councillor Williamson
That Council receive the verbal report from the Mayor, and that staff proceed as directed. FORTHWITH.
Yeas: Councillors Britton, Elliott, Garcia, Harris, Haywood, Kushner, Siscoe, Sorrento, Williamson, Bellows, and Mayor Sendzik
Nays:
Carried
12. | Motion to Ratify Forthwith Recommendations |
Seconded By: Councillor Garcia
That Council adopt those items approved FORTHWITH by the General Committee on Monday, March 27, 2017.
Carried
13. | By-laws |
13.1. | Reading of By-laws |
Seconded By: Councillor Haywood
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. 2017-69 A By-law to authorize a Transfer Payment Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Economic Development and Growth. (One reading - with respect to funding and delivery of the Starter Company Plus Program by the City’s Small Business Enterprise Centre. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.) File: 68.45.10
By-law No. 2017-70 A By-law to authorize a contract with Schilthuis Construction Inc. (One reading - Seymour Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre - Ice Slab Replacement and Mechanical Modifications - Phase 2, under Project No. P17-164. Delegation By-law No. 2004-277, as amended.) File: 18.20.204
By-law No. 2017-71 A By-law to fix the rates for the use of water and water related services supplied by The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines. (One reading - with respect to 2017 Water and Wastewater Budget and associated rates. General Committee, March 27, 2017, Item 3.2.) File: 10.57.12, 18.45.255
By-law No. 2017-72 A By-law to amend By-law No. 89-305 entitled “A By-law to provide for regulating, supervising and governing the parking of vehicles in various municipal parking facilities.” (One reading - with respect to addition of parking lot at 26 Raymond Street. General Committee, March 27, 2017, Item 3.3.) File: 77.39.1
By-law No. 2017-73 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 deletion of parking lot at 26 Raymond Street. General Committee, March 27, 2017, Item 3.3.) File: 77.34.1
By-law No. 2017-74 A By-law to amend By-law No. 2016-271 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 addition of parking lot at 26 Raymond Street. General Committee, March 27, 2017, Item 3.3.)
File: 77.34.1, 10.57.28
By-law No. 2017-75 A By-law to authorize an Agreement with 1760076 Ontario Inc. o/a Garden City Aquatic Club. (One reading - with respect to operating a Swim Ontario competitive provincial swim team out of the Kiwanis Aquatics Centre and a recreational swim team out of the Port Dalhousie Pool. General Committee, March 27, 2017.)
File: 68.32.149, 68.32.111
By-law No. 2017-76 A By-law to close temporarily part of James Street and Summer Street. (One reading - with respect to a three-day community event, “In the Soil” Arts Festival, to be held on April 28, 2017 to April 30, 2017. General Committee, March 27, 2017, Item 4.10.) File: 77.44.99
By-law No. 2017-77 A By-law to authorize a Special Events License Agreement with Suitcase in Point Arts Performances. (One reading - with respect to a three-day community event, “In the Soil” Arts Festival, to be held on April 28, 2017 to April 30, 2017. General Committee, March 27, 2017, Item 4.10.) File: 56.14.2
By-law No. 2017-78 A By-law to authorize a contract with Demar Construction Inc. (One reading - with respect to watermain, water service, hydrants, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, concrete curb, sidewalk, landscaping, trees and traffic signal installation on Queenston Street, under Project No. P13-066. General Committee, March 27, 2017, Item 4.13.) File: 18.20.200
By-law No. 2017-79 A By-law to authorize an Agreement with Kerry T. Howe Engineering Limited. (One reading - with respect to construction administration and inspection services for Project No. P13-066 - watermain, water service, hydrants, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, concrete curb, sidewalk, landscaping, trees and traffic signal installation on Queenston Street. General Committee, March 27, 2017, Item 4.13.) File: 18.20.200
By-law No. 2017-80 A By-law to authorize a contract with AVERTEX Utility Solutions Inc. (One reading - with respect to Sanitary Sewer Repairs - Strada Boulevard Easement, under Project No. P17-004. General Committee, March 27, 2017, Item 3.4.) File: 18.45.255
By-law No. 2017-81 A By-law to authorize a contract with Peters Excavating Inc. (One reading - with respect to watermain replacement on Broadway, under Project No. P16-100. General Committee, March 27, 2017, Item 3.5.) File: 18.45.254
By-law No. 2017-82 A By-law to authorize a retainer agreement with Deloitte LLP. (One reading - with respect to Burgoyne Bridge forensic audit. General Committee, March 6, 2017, Item No. 11.3.) File: 35.23.14
By-law No. 2017-83 A By-law to confirm the proceedings of council at its meeting held on the 27th day of March, 2017. (One reading - with respect to confirming the proceedings of the meeting held on March 27, 2017.) File: 10.12.1
Carried
13.2. | Reading of Additional By-laws |
Seconded By: Councillor Haywood
By-law No. 2017-84 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 authorizing City Directors to enter into lease and licence agreements with no rental charge or minimal rental charge. Council, March 27, 2017, Item 11.1.) File: 10.12.1
By-law No. 2017-85 A By-law to authorize a Lease Agreement with First Capital (St. Catharines) Corporation. (One reading - with respect to the use of space at Fairview Mall on April 7, 8, 21 and 22, 2017 to promote the City’s Older Adult Centres. Council, March 27, 2017, Item 11.1.) File: 16.19.99
Carried
14. | Agencies, Boards, Committee Reports |
14.1. | Minutes to Receive: • Town and Gown Committee, September 28, 2016, and February 23, 2017 draft • Heritage Permit Advisory Committee, February 23, 2017 • Outdoor Aquatic Facilities Taskforce, March 7, 2017 |
Seconded By: Councillor Kushner
That Council receive and file the minutes of the Advisory Committees of Council, as presented.
Carried
15. | Adjournment |
Seconded By: Councillor Harris
That, there being no further items of business, this meeting be adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
Carried
Certified Correct:Confirmed by:
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