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Home St. Catharines Meetings February 9, 2026

Council · Regular

February 9, 2026

REGULAR COUNCIL

18:00 – 19:42 · 1h 42m
12 present · 1 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 Absent Mark Stevens Councillor — Marty Mako Councillor — Matt Harris Councillor — Robin McPherson Councillor —
Staff & officers present
Anthony Martuccio Director of Engineering, Facilities and Environmental Services — Arexy Vrabcenjak Council and Committee Coordinator — Brian York Director of Economic Development and Government Relations — Dasha Litviniuc 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 — 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 — Scott Ritchie Senior Manager of Planning Services — Tim Marotta Director of Municipal Works —

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: That Council adopt the agenda for the meeting of February 9, 2026, as amended.
    • · Motion 2 added: That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on January 26, 2026.
    • · Motion 3 added: That Council approve the Consent Agenda, save and except those items brought forward for discussion.
    • · Motion 4 added: That Council close the public meeting respecting Applications to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law; Subject Lands: 18 Phelps Street, and adjacent portion of Clifford’s Creek Park.
    • · Motion 5 added: Official Plan Amendment #52 ... Zoning By-law Amendment ... That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary By-laws to give effect Council’s decision; and That the Notice of Decision required by the Planning Act, R.S.O…
    • · Motion 6 added: That Council receive the presentation from Tools of Empowerment for Success (TOES) Niagara regarding Code of Conduct on Human Trafficking.
    • · Motion 7 added: That Council authorize staff to negotiate a Design Build contract through a single source procurement method for the demolition of the existing Garden City Golf Course Club House, installation of foundation system and supply and installati…
    • · Motion 8 added: Prevention of Human Trafficking (Resolution 1-6)
    • · Motion 9 added: City Discontinuing the Use of Platform "X"
    • · Motion 10 added: That Council receive and file the minutes of the Advisory Committees of Council, as presented.
    • · Motion 11 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 12 added: That, there being no further items of business, this meeting be adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
    • · Attendance added: Mat Siscoe (present)
    • · Attendance added: Dawn Dodge (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: Bruce Williamson (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kevin Townsend (absent)
    • · Attendance added: David Oakes (present)
    • · Attendance added: Erin O'Hoski (present)
    • · Attendance added: Phil Cristi (present)
    • · Attendance added: Jeanette Pillitteri (present)
    • · Attendance added: Brian York (present)
    • · Attendance added: Anthony Martuccio (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kristine Douglas (present)
    • · Attendance added: David Upper (present)
    • · Attendance added: Sandor Csanyi (present)
    • · Attendance added: Arexy Vrabcenjak (present)
    • · Attendance added: Matt Harris (present)
    • · Attendance added: Joseph Kushner (present)
    • · Attendance added: Tim Marotta (present)
    • · Attendance added: Scott Ritchie (present)
    • · Attendance added: Dasha Litviniuc (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kristen Sullivan (present)
    • · Participation added: Greg Miller arrive