The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines
SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
Wednesday, June 07, 2017
Present:
Absent: | Mayor Walter Sendzik Councillors Mike Britton (arrived at 4:05 p.m.), Mark Elliott, N. Carlos Garcia,
Councillors Sandie Bellows, Matt Harris, David A. Haywood, and | |
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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 Service Heather Salter, Director of Legal and Clerks Services/City Solicitor/Deputy Clerk 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 Steve Solski, Executive Director, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Julie Rorison, Executive Assistant to the Mayor Maggie Riopelle, Commissioners Office | |
Mayor Sendzik took the chair and called the meeting to order in Council Chambers at 4:02 p.m. | ||
1. | Opening Remarks, Mayor Sendzik |
Mayor Sendzik introduced the presenters, Ian Smith and John Matheson from StrategyCorp. Mayor Sendzik explained to Council how the format for the meeting would take place.
2. | Adoption of Agenda |
Seconded By: Councillor Siscoe
That Council adopt the agendas for the Special Meeting of Wednesday, June 7, 2017, as presented.
Carried
Declarations of Interest |
There were none.
4. | Motions |
4.1. | Motion to Waive Rules of Debate |
Seconded By: Councillor Elliott
That Council for its Special Meeting of June 7, 2017, adopt a workshop style format to allow Council to engage in open discussion regarding the Strategic Plan; and
That the rules for debate contained in Council’s procedural by-law be suspended.
Carried
5. | Presentations |
5.1. | StrategyCorp City Council Strategic Planning Session Workshop |
Ian Smith and John Matheson from StrategyCorp addressed Council to discuss the work that they have completed to date regarding the Strategic Plan, and the process and goals for the day's workshop. Council and staff then divided into four groups, representing the four Pillar Committees in a workshop format in order to review the Strategic Plan Action Items. Each breakout group then reported the results of the discussion to the whole group. The facilitators and the Mayor provided closing remarks on the workshop's accomplishments.
6. | Adjournment |
Seconded By: Councillor Garcia
That, there being no further items of business, this meeting be adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
Carried
Certified Correct:Confirmed by:
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