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Home St. Catharines Meetings January 26, 2026

Council · Regular

January 26, 2026

REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES

18:00 – 20:33 · 2h 33m
13 present · 0 absent
Mat Siscoe Mayor — Bill Phillips Councillor — Bruce Williamson Councillor — Caleb Ratzlaff Councillor — Dawn Dodge Councillor — Greg Miller Councillor — Jackie Lindal Councillor — Joseph Kushner Councillor — Kevin Townsend Councillor — Mark Stevens Councillor — Marty Mako Councillor — Matt Harris Councillor — Robin McPherson Councillor —
Staff & officers present
Anthony Martuccio Director of Engineering, Facilities and Environmental Services — Brian York Director of Economic Development and Government Relations — Claire Semple Planner — David Oakes Chief Administrative Officer — David Upper Director of Fire Services — Erin O'Hoski Deputy Chief Administrative Officer — Jeanette Pillitteri Director of Corporate Support Services — Joseph DeLazzari Solicitor I — Kristen Sullivan City Clerk — Kristine Douglas Director of Financial Management Services / City Treasurer — Phil Cristi Director of Community, Recreation and Culture Services — Sandor Csanyi Director of Legal and Clerks Services / City Solicitor — Sarah McWilliams Council and Committee Coordinator — Scott Ritchie Senior Manager of Planning Services — Tami Kitay Director of Planning and Building Services — Tim Marotta Director of Municipal Works —

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: That in accordance with Procedural By-law 2024-155, section M6.4, Council consider a motion not appearing on the agenda regarding Reconsideration of the Active Transportation Master Plan.
    • · Motion 2 added: That Council adopt the agenda for the meeting of January 26, 2026, as amended.
    • · Motion 3 added: That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on January 12, 2026.
    • · Motion 4 added: That Council approve the consent agenda, save and except those items brought forward for discussion.
    • · Motion 5 added: That Council receive Report PBS-010-2026, Regulating Encampments on Private Property, for information.
    • · Motion 6 added: That Council close the public meeting respecting City Initiated Application to Amend Zoning By-law 2013-283 Subject Lands: 355 Merritt Street and Wedsworth Street road allowance.
    • · Motion 7 added: That Council approve an amendment to the City of St. Catharines Zoning By-law 2013-283, as follows: ...
    • · Motion 8 added: That Council declare surplus the lands municipally known as 2 Facer Street (all of PIN 46280-0182; and ...
    • · Motion 9 added: That Council receive Report CRCS-006-2026, Neil Peart Commemorative Task Force Update, for information; and That Council waive the Public Appointments Policy to appoint Judy Peart, as the Peart Family representative, to the Neil Peart Comm…
    • · Motion 10 added: Sustainable Funding for Welcoming Streets Initiative ...
    • · Motion 11 added: That the scope of ORL Item 2025-19, regarding review of the City’s Sign By-law, be broadened to consider scoped digital (non video) content on plazas and commercial spaces as well as the inclusion of city owned properties.
    • · Motion 12 added: That the petition regarding Enforcement of the City’s Current By-laws at 282-285 Ontario Street be referred to staff to provide a report on the concerns listed in the petition.
    • · Motion 13 added: That Council receive and file the minutes of the Advisory Committees of Council, as presented.
    • · Motion 14 added: That Council move into Closed Session for the reasons noted by the City Clerk.
    • · Motion 15 added: That Council approve the Staff Recommendation contained in Report LCS-017-2026 regarding Closing Premises, Public Nuisance.
    • · Motion 16 added: That the following by-laws, be read a first time considered and passed; and That they be signed and executed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
    • · Motion 17 added: That, there being no further items of business, this meeting be adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
    • · Attendance added: Dawn Dodge (present)
    • · Attendance added: Phil Cristi (present)
    • · Attendance added: Anthony Martuccio (present)
    • · Attendance added: Mat Siscoe (present)
    • · Attendance added: Matt Harris (present)
    • · Attendance added: Joseph Kushner (present)
    • · Attendance added: Jackie Lindal (present)
    • · Attendance added: Marty Mako (present)
    • · Attendance added: Robin McPherson (present)
    • · Attendance added: Greg Miller (present)
    • · Attendance added: Bill Phillips (present)
    • · Attendance added: Caleb Ratzlaff (present)
    • · Attendance added: Mark Stevens (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kevin Townsend (present)
    • · Attendance added: Bruce Williamson (present)
    • · Attendance added: David Oakes (present)
    • · Attendance added: Erin O'Hoski (present)
    • · Attendance added: Jeanette Pillitteri (present)
    • · Attendance added: Brian York (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kristine Douglas (present)
    • · Attendance added: David Upper (present)
    • · Attendance added: Sandor Csanyi (present)
    • · Attendance added: Tim Marotta (present)
    • · Attendance added: Tami Kitay (present)
    • · Attendance added: Scott Ritchie (present)
    • · Attendance added: Claire Semple (present)
    • · Attendance added: Joseph DeLazzari (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kristen Sullivan (present)
    • · Attendance added: Sarah McWilliams (present)
    • · Participation added: Greg Miller arrive
    • · Participation added: Bruce Williamson arrive