Corporation of the City of St. Catharines

 

The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines

GENERAL COMMITTEE AGENDA

Regular, Monday, November 30, 2020

Electronic Participation

 

As part of the City's commitment to safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting of the General Committee 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,
November 30, 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, November 29, 2020 before 11:59 p.m. and attend a test session with City staff on Monday,
November 30, 2020 at 10 a.m.

 

His Worship Mayor Walter Sendzik takes the Chair and opens the meeting following Items Number 5, 8 and 14 on the Council Agenda.

 

 

 

1.

Motion to Move Reports on Consent

 

 

 

2.

Consent Reports

Following Consent Reports, Council will proceed to Council Agenda Item 6 (Public Meetings Pursuant to Planning Act and Public Notice By-Law)

 

 

 

 

2.1

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

COVID-19 Update - November 30, 2020

(This report was removed from the agenda)

 

[Addenda]

 

 

 

2.2

Planning and Building Services, Planning Services

Holding Provision Related to Short-term Rentals

Report PBS-185-2020

 

[Addenda]

 

 

2.3

Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk

Council Correspondence

Report LCS-183-2020

1 - Resolution - Niagara Region – re. Decriminalization of Personal Possession of Illicit Drugs

2 - Resolution - Town of Lincoln – re. Public Health Measures re. Ontario COVID 19 Response Framework

3 - Resolution - City of Brantford – re. Bill 218 - Ranked Ballots for Municipal Elections

4 - Resolution - Niagara Regional Police Services Board - Medical Cannabis Grow Operations - Public Safety Concerns

5 - AMO Watchfile - November 19, 2020

6 - Building Activity Statistics - September 2020

7 - Building Activity Statistics - October 2020

8 - Media Release - Grimsby Auxiliary Marine Rescue Unit - re. Record Lake Ontario rescues as volunteers wrap up busy 2020 season

9 - Media Release - LCHS - re. Grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada

10 - Correspondence from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks - re. Bill 197

11 - Correspondence from Front of Yonge Township - endorsement of City Council's motion re. Bill 197

12 - Correspondence from Town of Rainy River – endorsement of City Council's motion re. Bill 197

13 - Correspondence from Township of Laird - endorsement of City Council's motion re. Bill 197

14 - Memorandum from Directors of EDTS and EFES - re. Single Use Plastic Bag Ban

15 - Outstanding Reports List

 

 

 

3.

Discussion Reports

Following Discussion Reports, Council will proceed to Council Agenda
Item 9 (Motion to Ratify Forthwith Recommendations)

 

 

 

 

3.1

Planning and Building Services, Planning Services

City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment – Short-term Rentals (Airbnbs, VRBO etc.)

 (Item deferred from the November 16, 2020 meeting of Council)

Report PBS-155-2020

 

 

 

4.

In-Camera Session (General Committee)

Council will meet In-Camera for the following purpose:

         Financial Management Services, Property Management

Property Matter – Disposal (In-Camera Pursuant to By-law 2015-170, Section B20.3(c). a proposed or Pending Acquisition of Disposition of Land by the Municipality of Local Board), Millbank Street, Realty File No. 18-042

 

 

 

5.

Adjournment

Following Adjournment, Council will proceed to Council Agenda Item 15 (Motion Arising from In-Camera Session)