The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Regular, Monday, August 30, 2021 Electronic Participation, 5:00 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, August 30, 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 Monday, August 30, 2021 before 9:00 a.m. and attend a test session with City staff on Monday, August 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
His Worship Mayor Walter Sendzik takes the Chair and opens the meeting with a Land Acknowledgement |
1. | Mayor's Report |
2. | Adoption of the Agenda |
3. | Adoption of the Minutes |
| 3.1 | Regular Council, Minutes of August 9, 2021
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| 3.2 | General Committee, Minutes of August 9, 2021
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4. | Declarations of Interest |
5. | Approval of Consent Reports Consent Reports are approved in one motion which approves all of the recommendations contained in each report. Prior to this motion, a councillor may request that one or more of the reports be moved to the list of Discussion Reports. |
| 5.1 | Planning and Building Services, Building and Development Appeal of Sign Variance Decision, pursuant to Sign By-law 2012-154, regarding 370 Ontario Street
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| 5.2 | Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk 2022 Municipal and School Board Election – Alternative Voting Methods
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6. | Public Meetings |
| 6.1 | Public Meeting pursuant to Planning Act Planning and Building Services, Planning Services Planning Act Public Meeting and Recommendation Report RE: Application to Amend Official Plan and Zoning By-law 2013-283 Subject Lands: 18 and 20 Moote Street Owner: National Group (2000) Inc
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7. | Presentations |
| 7.1 | St. Catharines Public Library Strategic Plan Update
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8. | Discussion Reports |
| 8.1 | Financial Management Services, Billing Municipal Property Tax Software Replacement, Early 2022 Capital Budget Approval and Participation in Utility Billing Early Advisor Program
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9. | Motions |
| 9.1 | Rescheduled Dates for September 20, 2021 and October 20, 2021 Council (Budget) Meetings Councillor Siscoe will present the following motion:
WHEREAS City Council (Budget) meetings are scheduled for Monday, September 20, 2021and Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets; and
WHEREAS a federal election is now scheduled for Monday, September 20, 2021; and
WHEREAS City Council approved a motion at its meeting of November 4, 2019 stating, "that the City Council of the City of St. Catharines no longer hold Council meetings on the days of provincial or federal general elections”;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council (Budget) meeting scheduled for Monday, September 20, 2021 be rescheduled for Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council (Budget) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 20, 2021 be rescheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be directed to make the appropriate notifications.
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| 9.2 | Comprehensive Marine Strategy Councillor Phillips will present the following motion:
WHEREAS Canadians depend on our waterways for leisure, sustenance, and their livelihood and our marine sectors contribute approximately $31.7 billion annually in gross domestic product and account for close to 300,000 jobs; and
WHEREAS the federal government has consulted widely with the provinces and territories, Indigenous peoples, industry, conservationists, and all Canadians in the development of the Blue Economy Strategy; and
WHEREAS Quebec, British Columbia, and the Atlantic provinces have achieved great success in the emerging marine sector economy, and to remain competitive Ontario must capitalize on the economic potential of its marine sector; and
WHEREAS the marine industry is vital to Ontario’s economy through the creation of jobs, increased supply chain efficiencies and resilience, and the ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and road congestions;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that St. Catharines City Council calls on the Government of Ontario to create a comprehensive Marine Strategy that will: Provide the Great Lakes with modern and competitive infrastructures, and Ensure efficient and ecosystem-friendly navigation of the Great Lakes, and Deliver sustainable development opportunities for maritime communities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that St. Catharines City Council calls on the Government of Ontario to signal their commitment to the importance of the marine sector by appointing or creating an Ontario Marine Strategy Secretariat position to lead the consultations and oversee the strategy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this motion be forwarded to Premier Doug Ford; Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development Trade and Job Creation; Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation; local MPPs; the Association of Ontario Municipalities (AMO); Ontario’s Big City Mayors (formerly Large Urban Mayors Caucus of Ontario-LUMCO); the Niagara Region and all local area municipalities.
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10. | Call for Notices of Motion |
11. | Report Requests |
| 11.1 | Grey Water from Municipal Facilities Councillor Phillips will request the following report:
That staff be directed to prepare a report on the possibility of capturing grey water from municipal facilities, such as splash pads and the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre, into cisterns in order to irrigate municipal sports fields and gardens as well as hanging baskets and planters. In the report include information on the timing, locations and costs associated with capturing grey water.
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12. | Committee and Task Force Minutes |
| 12.1 | Minutes to Receive: Environmental Sustainability Committee, meeting of August 18, 2021 (draft) Equitable Recovery Subcommittee, meeting of August 16, 2021 (draft) Green Advisory Committee, meeting of August 11, 2021 (draft) Heritage Advisory Committee, meetings of April 8, 2021 (draft) and June 10, 2021(draft) LGBTQ2+ Advisory Committee, meeting of August 4, 2021 (draft) Museum Advisory Committee, meeting of June 11, 2021 Transportation Advisory Committee, meeting of April 29, 2021(draft)
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13. | Closed Session Council will meet in Closed Session for the following purpose(s): |
| 13.1 | Corporate Support Services, Director Human Resources Matter – Fire Services Staff (Closed Session report pursuant to By-law 2021-124, Section H3.1(b), Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees)
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14. | Motion Arising from Closed Session |
15. | By-laws |
| 15.1 | Reading of By-laws
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16. | Adjournment |