GENERAL COMMITTEE AGENDA Regular, Monday, August 10, 2020 Electronic Participation
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The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines GENERAL COMMITTEE AGENDA Regular, Monday, August 10, 2020 Electronic Participation This Meeting of General Committee will be held through Electronic Participation in accordance with Bill 187, the Municipal Emergency Act, which was passed by the Province of Ontario on March 19, 2020. 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 10, 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, August 9, 2020 before 11:59 p.m. and attend a test session with City staff on Monday, August 10, 2020 at 10 a.m. His Worship Mayor Walter Sendzik takes the Chair and opens the meeting following Items Number 5 and 8 on the Council Agenda. Page 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 Public Notice By-Law) 3 - 251 2.1 Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk Council Correspondence 3. Discussion Reports 252 - 259 3.1 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer COVID-19 Update - August 10, 2020 [Addenda] Page 1 of 273 General Agenda August 10, 2020 Page 260 - 261 3.2 Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk Motion regarding Body Cameras for Police Officers – comments from Anti-Racism Advisory Committee • Delegation by Bryan MacCulloch, Chief of Police, Niagara Regional Police Services, and Kenneth Gansel, Chair, Niagara Regional Police Services Board, will precede discussion of the report 262 - 273 3.3 Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk Options for Consideration of In-Person Council Meetings [Addenda] 4. In-Camera Session (General Committee) Council will meet In-Camera for the following purposes: 5. Adjournment Following Adjournment, Council will proceed to Council Agenda Item 9 (Motions Arising from In-Camera Session). Page 2 of 273 AGENDA ITEM 2.1 Corporate Report City Council Report from: Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk Report Date: July 31, 2020 . Meeting Date: August 10, 2020 Report Number: LCS-114-2020 . File: 10.12.1 Subject: Council Correspondence Strategic Pillar: Recommendation That Council endorse the resolution from the Niagara Region regarding joining the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities; and That Council endorse the resolution from the Township of South Glengarry regarding increased funding and inspections for long-term care homes; and That Council receive and file the items listed within the report; and Further, that Council receive and file additional correspondence distributed for the meeting held August 10, 2020, which is available upon request. FORTHWITH Report The Office of the City Clerk is submitting, for the approval of Council, correspondence received during the period of July 17, 2020 to July 30, 2020. Resolutions 1. Niagara Region – re. Declaration to Join the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities 2. Township of South Glengarry – re. Increased Funding and Inspections for Long-Term Care Homes 3. City of Sault Ste. Marie – re. Canada / United States Border Closure Correspondence 4. Letter from Mayor Dan Carter, City of Oshawa - re. Anti-Racism Motion to Prime Minister and Premier 5. Letter from Hon. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing – re. Bill 184 6. AMO Watchfile – July 30, 2020 7. Letter from Ontario Barn Association – re. Advocate for changes to preserve our barns - A message about Severances from the Ontario Barn Preservation Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk Council Corresponden... Page 3 of 273 AGENDA ITEM 2.1 Correspondence from the Niagara Region 8. Niagara Region 2019 Annual Financial Report 9. Affordable Housing Strategy Update. Report CLK-C 2020-169 10. Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Natural Environment Work Program – Phase 4: Identification and Evaluation of Options. Report CLK-C 2020-173 Reports Requested by Council 11. Outstanding Reports List – updated July 31, 2020 Prepared by Evan McGinty Council and Committee Coordinator Submitted and Approved by Bonnie Nistico-Dunk City Clerk Report Page 2 of 2 Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk Council Corresponden... Page 4 of 273 The Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities is endorsedAGENDA by Sub-Item ITEM 2.1 1 Declaration to Join the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities Given that: 1 The Canadian Commission for UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is calling on municipalities to join a Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities and to be part of UNESCO’s international Coalition launched in 2004; and 2. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) endorses the Call for a Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities and encourages its members to join; and Whereas: 3. Municipal governments in Canada, along with other levels of government, have responsibilities under Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms as well as federal, provincial and territorial human rights codes, and therefore have an important role to play in combating racism and discrimination and fostering equality and respect for all citizens; Be it resolved that: 4. The Regional Municipality of Niagara, The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie, The Corporation of the Town of Grimsby, The Corporation of the Town of Lincoln, The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, The Corporation of The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, The Corporation of the Town of Pelham, The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne, The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines, The Corporation of the City of Thorold, The Corporation of The Township of Wainfleet, The Corporation of the City of Welland, and The Corporation of the Township of West Lincoln agree to join the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities and, in joining the Coalition, endorses the Common Commitments (see Appendix A) and agree to develop or adapt a joint Plan of Action led by the Regional Municipality of Niagara accordingly. 5. These Common Commitments and the Municipalities’ joint Plan of Action will be an integral part of the Municipalities’ vision, strategies and policies. 6. In developing or adapting and implementing the joint Plan of Action toward progressive realization of the Common Commitments, the Municipalities will cooperate with other organizations and jurisdictions, including other levels of government, Indigenous peoples, public and private sector institutions, and civil society organizations, all of whom have responsibilities in the area of human rights. 7. The Municipalities will set their priorities, actions and timelines and allocate resources according to their unique circumstances, and within their means and jurisdiction. The Municipalities will exchange their expertise and share best practices with other municipalities involved in the Coalition and will report publicly on an annual basis on actions undertaken toward the realization of these Common Commitments. The Regional Municipality of Niagara, insert date (month day, year) His Worship, Regional Chair Jim Bradley _______________________ SIGNATURE OF THE CHAIR Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk Council Corresponden... Page 5 of 273 The Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities is endorsedAGENDA by ITEM 2.1 The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie, insert date (month day, year) His Worship Wayne Redekop _______________________ SIGNATURE OF THE MAYOR The Corporation of the Town of Grimsby, insert date (month day, year) His Worship Jeff Jordan _______________________ SIGNATURE OF THE MAYOR The Corporation of the Town of Lincoln, insert date (month day, year) Her Worship Sandra Easton _______________________ SIGNATURE OF THE MAYOR The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, insert date (month day, year) His Worship Jim Diodati _______________________ SIGNATURE OF THE MAYOR The Corporation of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, insert date (month day, year) Her Worship Betty Disero _______________________ SIGNATURE OF THE MAYOR The Corporation of the Town on Pelham, insert date (month day, year) His Worship Marvin Junkin _______________________ SIGNATURE OF THE MAYOR The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne, insert date (month day, year) His Worship Bill Steele _______________________ SIGNATURE OF THE MAYOR Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk Council Corresponden... Page 6 of 273 The Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities is endorsedAGENDA by ITEM 2.1 The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines, insert date (month day, year) His Worship Walter Sendzik _______________________ SIGNATURE OF THE MAYOR The Corporation of the City of Thorold, insert date (month day, year) His Worship Terry Ugulini _______________________ SIGNATURE OF THE MAYOR The Corporation of the Township of Wainfleet, insert date (month day, year) His Worship Kevin Gibson _______________________ SIGNATURE OF THE MAYOR The Corporation of the City of Welland, insert date (month day, year) His Worship Frank Campion _______________________ SIGNATURE OF THE MAYOR The Corporation of the Township of West Lincoln, insert date (month day, year) His Worship Dave Bylsma _______________________ SIGNATURE OF THE MAYOR Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk Council Corresponden... Page 7 of 273 The Coalition of Inclusive