The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Regular, Monday, October 19, 2020 Electronic Participation, 6:00 PM
As part of the City's commitment to safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting of Council will be held electronically.
This Meeting may be viewed online at www.stcatharines.ca/youtube
Public Comments: The public may submit comments regarding agenda matters to the Office of the City Clerk by contacting [email protected] by Monday, October 19, 2020 before Noon. Comments submitted will be considered as public information and entered into public record.
Electronic Delegations: Those wishing to speak to an item on the agenda must complete the City’s Electronic Delegation Form by Sunday, October 18, 2020 before 11:59 p.m. and attend a test session with City staff on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 10 a.m.
His Worship Mayor Walter Sendzik takes the Chair and opens the meeting |
1. | Mayor's Report |
2. | Adoption of the Agendas |
3. | Declarations of Interest |
4. | Adoption of the Minutes (Council and General Committee) |
| 4.1 | Regular Meeting of Council, Minutes of October 5, 2020
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| 4.2 | General Committee, Minutes of October 5, 2020
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| 4.3 | Special Meeting of Council, Minutes of October 13, 2020
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5. | Resolve into General Committee Council will proceed to General Committee Agenda Item 1 - Motion to Move Reports on Consent |
6. | Public Meetings Pursuant to Planning Act and |
7. | Special Presentations |
8. | Resolve into General Committee Council will proceed to General Committee Agenda Item 3 - Discussion Reports |
9. | Motions Arising from In-Camera Session |
10. | Motion to Ratify Forthwith Recommendations |
11. | Motions |
| 11.1 | Reconsideration of Motion regarding Remote Public Engagement Councillor Townsend will present the following motion:
That Council reconsider the following motion, which was considered and passed by General Committee on July 13, 2020 (General Committee Agenda Item 3.4): "That programs or initiatives involving large commitments of taxpayer funds, that are not related to the COVID-19 emergency, such as CIP, not be discussed by Council until proper, in-person public participation is allowed."
Should the Reconsideration Motion be approved, Councillor Townsend will present the following motion:
WHEREAS the St. Catharines Standard reported “Over the weekend, Niagara reported 40 new cases — 16 each Saturday and Monday, and eight Sunday. There are 116 active cases here and eight outbreaks, including five at long-term care homes.”; and
WHEREAS Dr. Mustafa Hirji said on Thanksgiving Monday, “Niagara has essentially been “put on notice” that it could follow Toronto, Peel and Ottawa into modified Stage 2 lockdown if it can’t control the spread of COVID-19”; and
WHEREAS it is critical that City Council continue to move forward the business of the Corporation; and
WHEREAS whether an individual delegates electronically, in writing or in-person should not denote the importance of the information being presented; and
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario allows for municipalities to meet and for the public to delegate electronically;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that meetings of Council and Committees continue to be held through electronic participation, regardless of the financial impact of the items being discussed, until such a date to be determined jointly by the Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officer in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health.
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| 11.2 | Hosting the November 2, 2020 meeting of Council at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (If Item 11.1 passes this motion will no longer be necessary) Councillor Littleton will present the following motion:
WHEREAS City staff will be bringing forward a report on CIP 2020 at the November 2, 2020 meeting of Council; and
WHEREAS at its meeting of July 13, 2020, City Council approved that: “That programs or initiatives involving large commitments of taxpayer funds, that are not related to the COVID-19 emergency, such as CIP, not be discussed by Council until proper, in-person public participation is allowed”; and
WHEREAS at its meeting of August 10, 2020, City Council approved that: “That for important meetings, on a case-by-case basis, Council by resolution can choose to schedule a meeting at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre to allow for proper social distancing”;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the November 2, 2020 meeting of Council allow for both electronic and in-person participation, provided that public health guidelines at the time of the meeting allow for such a gathering at the discretion of the CAO and Mayor, as Chair of Council; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the meeting commence at 6:00 p.m.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre be the venue for individuals participating in the meeting in-person; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff be directed to make the necessary notifications regarding the location and protocols for the meeting.
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12. | Call for Notices of Motion |
13. | Report Requests |
| 13.1 | Noise Pollution Councillor Williamson will request the following report: That staff be directed to investigate and report back on actions being taken by other municipalities to mitigate noise pollution.
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14. | By-laws |
| 14.1 | Reading of By-Laws
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15. | Agencies, Boards, Committee Reports |
| 15.1 | Minutes to Receive: Heritage Advisory Committee and Heritage Permit Advisory Committee, meeting of September 24, 2020 (draft) Surplus Lands Development Task Force, meeting of September 30, 2020 (draft)
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| 15.2 | Property for Review by Surplus Lands Development Task Force That Council direct the Surplus Lands Development Task Force to review the NRP District 1 site (68 Church St.)
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| 15.3 | Board Updates from Council Representatives
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16. | Adjournment |