The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Regular, Monday, February 22, 2021 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, February 22, 2021 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, February 21, 2021 before 11:59 p.m. and attend a test session with City staff on Monday, February 22, 2021 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 Council, Minutes of February 1, 2021
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| 4.2 | General Committee, Minutes of February 1, 2021
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| 4.3 | Special Meeting of Council, Minutes of February 8, 2021
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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 Public Notice By-Law |
| 6.1 | Financial Management Services, Director 2021 Water and Wastewater Budget and Associated Rates
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| 6.2 | Financial Management Services, Property Management Stop up and Close Unnamed Street west of Jacobson Avenue and a one foot reserve (PIN 46341-0112 LT), Realty File No. 08-38
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7. | Special Presentations |
8. | Resolve into General Committee Council will proceed to General Committee Agenda Item 3 - Discussion Reports |
9. | Motion to Ratify Forthwith Recommendations |
10. | Motions |
| 10.1 | Stormwater Fees Financing Study Councillor Porter will present the following motion:
WHEREAS stormwater contributes to substantial water pollution in Ontario Lakes and waterways, resulting in damaged fish habitat, increased algae blooms, and impacting drinking water sources and beach closures; and
WHEREAS urbanization continues to increase the total area of hard surfaces resulting in increased amounts of stormwater runoff; and
WHEREAS climate change has contributed to flooding and created additional challenges and risks for stormwater management in cities, including costly repairs for damages; and
WHEREAS inadequate funding has created a stormwater infrastructure deficit in Ontario estimated at close to $10 billion; and
WHEREAS stormwater fees have been championed by the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario and adopted in over two dozen major Canadian cities as a transparent and sustainable way to recover the full costs of stormwater management;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to explore a dedicated, stable, fair and equitable funding source that would achieve the following outcomes: A transparent and sustainable funding source for stormwater management and infrastructure in the city. Protection of lives and property through flooding and pollution reduction. Improvement of the city’s efforts in climate change risk management. Provision of incentives to public and private property owners who limit the runoff and pollution they create. Outreach opportunities to educate the public about the importance of stormwater infrastructure; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff be directed to apply for potential funding opportunities for the Stormwater Financing Study that may come available through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities or other levels of government.
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11. | Call for Notices of Motion |
12. | Report Requests |
| 12.1 | Farm 911 Emily Project Councillor Kushner will request the following report: That staff be directed to prepare a report regarding the Farm 911 Emily Project.
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| 12.2 | Recognition of Richard Pierpoint Councillor Littleton will request the following: That staff be directed to report back on opportunities to recognize Richard Pierpoint, including but not limited to the renaming of Centennial Gardens. That staff be directed to consult with the Heritage Advisory Committee as part of the development of the report.
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13. | Agencies, Boards, Committee Reports |
| 13.1 | Minutes to Receive: Accessibility Advisory Committee, November 25, 2020; and January 13, 2021 Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, January 6, 2021 Development Studies Task Force, February 10, 2021 (draft) Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, February 9, 2021 (draft) Heritage Advisory Committee, January 14, 2021 (draft) LGBTQ2+ Advisory Committee, January 6, 2021 (draft) Neil Peart Commemorative Task Force, December 17, 2020 (draft) Public Art Advisory Committee, January 12, 2021 (draft) Recreation Facilities Allocation Policy Sub-Committee, November 17, 2020; and January 26, 2021 (draft) Recreation Master Plan Advisory Committee, January 19, 2021(draft) Social Sustainability Committee, January 28, 2021; and February 11, 2021 (draft) Transportation Advisory Committee, January 13, 2021 (draft)
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14. | Resolve into General Committee Council will proceed to General Committee Agenda Item 4 - In-Camera Session |
15. | Motion Arising from In-Camera Session |
16. | By-laws |
| 16.1 | Reading of By-Laws
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17. | Adjournment |