The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 
Twelfth Meeting, Regular, Monday, May 13, 2013
Council Chambers, City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

His Worship Mayor Brian McMullan takes the Chair and opens the meeting

 
1.
Invocation
2.
Opening Remarks, Mayor McMullan
3.
Presentations
4.
Adoption of the Agendas
5.
Declarations of Interest
6.
Public Meetings Pursuant to the Planning Act (Commencing at 7:30 p.m.)
7.
Adoption of the Minutes (Council and General Committee)
8.
Delegations
a)
Ambassadors of Folk Arts Multicultural Festival; Re: 2013 Open Houses
b)
Bruce Timms, Regional Councillor Re: Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial
c)
Public Meeting Pursuant to the Notice By-law
Hearing of Objection - Permanent closing of that part of the original road allowance lying between Concessions 1 and 2 across Lot 23, in the former Township of Grantham, now in the City of St. Catharines, Regional Municipality of Niagara, being part of PIN 46188-0865 (LT)
9.
Call for Notices of Motion
10.
Motions
a)
Issuance of Debentures
Whereas it is deemed desirable to issue debentures in the amount of $11,097,000 in accordance with the terms of the various authorizing by-laws applicable to such expenditures;

Now therefore be it resolved by the Council of the Corporation of the City of St. Catharines as follows:

That the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to request the Council of the Regional Municipality of Niagara to issue debentures, on behalf of the said City, in the amount of $11,097,000; and

That the City Clerk and the Treasurer be and they are hereby directed to make available to the said Regional Municipality of Niagara certified copies of all By-laws and Orders of the Ontario Municipal Board applicable and all other information required in this connection, to ensure the issue of the said debentures in the amount of $11,097,000.
b)
Community Events of Municipal Significance: St. Catharines Arts Awards and 13th Annual Dragon Boat Festival
That the Council of the City of St. Catharines declare the St. Catharines Arts Awards, to be held at the St. Catharines Museum on June 8, 2013, to be a Community Event of municipal significance for the purpose of obtaining liquor permits; and

That the Council of the City of St. Catharines declare the 13th Annual Dragon Boat Festival, to be held at the Henley Island rowing course on June 9, 2013, to be a Community Event of municipal significance for the purpose of obtaining liquor permits; and

That the Office of the Clerk be directed to make the necessary notifications.
Addenda item
11.
Resolve into General Committee
12.
Motion Arising from In-Camera Session
13.
Motion to Ratify Forthwith Recommendations
14.
By-laws
a)
Reading of the By-laws
15.
Agencies, Boards, Committee Reports, and Extras
a)
Committee Minutes to Receive:
  • Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Community Sustainability - March 27, 2013
  • Mayor's Advisory Committee on Accessibility - January 23, February 27, March 27, 2013
16.
Adjournment