Council · Regular
April 27, 2026
Regular Council
18:00 – 23:34 · 5h 34m
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
Adam Smith Acting Director of Financial Management Services / City Treasurer — 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 — Erin O'Hoski Deputy Chief Administrative Officer — Jeanette Pillitteri Director of Corporate Support Services — Kevin MacDonald Planner — Kristen Sullivan City Clerk — 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 — Tami Kitay Director of Planning and Building Services — Tim Marotta Director of Municipal Works — Trevor Parker Deputy Fire Chief —
Revisions
- First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: That Council adopt the agenda for the meeting of April 27, 2026, as amended.
- · Motion 2 added: That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on April 13, 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 Application to Amend the City’s Zoning By-law Subject Lands: 579 Ontario Street Owner / Applicant: Vier Broers Inc.
- · Motion 5 added: That Council approve an amendment to the City of St. Catharines Zoning By-law No. 2013-283, as amended, for lands municipally known as 579 Ontario Street
- · Motion 6 added: That Council close the public meeting respecting Applications to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Subject Lands: 704 Niagara Street Owner: DRJ Holdings Ltd.
- · Motion 7 added: Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 704 Niagara Street
- · Motion 8 added: That the time is now 9:52 p.m. and Council has outstanding business, Council extend curfew indefinitely to complete the business at hand.
- · Motion 9 added: That Council approve an amendment to the City of St. Catharines Zoning By-law No. 2013-283, as amended, for lands municipally known as 285 Pelham Road and 285A Pelham Road
- · Motion 10 added: That Council waive the requirement in the Public Notice Policy to include an amendment to the Rates and Fees on the Council Agenda 10 days prior to the Council meeting...
- · Motion 11 added: That Report FMS-066-2026, regarding Resident Beach Parking Permits – Operating and Financial Options for 2026, be received for information.
- · Motion 12 added: That Council consider Item 9.1 before Item 8.1.
- · Motion 13 added: That Council amend the Procedure By-law 2024-155 to allow motions not appearing on the agenda to be considered by a two-thirds vote.
- · Motion 14 added: That Council receive the presentation from Regional Councillor Haley Bateman regarding A New Deal for Niagara.
- · Motion 15 added: That staff prepare a report on the impacts of the provincial / federal deal on eliminating development charges.
- · Motion 16 added: That staff provide information on street honorifics to recognize significant soldiers with the Lincoln and Welland Regiment.
- · Motion 17 added: That Council receive and file the minutes of the Advisory Committees of Council, as presented.
- · Motion 18 added: That Council move into Closed Session for the reasons noted by the City Clerk.
- · Motion 19 added: That Council approve the Staff Recommendation contained in Report EDTS-065-2026, regarding Acquisition of Grantham Lions Park and Use of Parkland Dedication Reserve Fund.
- · Motion 20 added: That Council approve the Mayor’s Recommendation contained in Report MAY-067-2026.
- · Motion 21 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 22 added: That the following additional by-laws be read a first time, considered and passed:
- · Motion 23 added: That, there being no further items of business, this meeting be adjourned at 11:34 p.m.
- · Attendance added: Phil Cristi (present)
- · Attendance added: Mat Siscoe (present)
- · Attendance added: Dawn Dodge (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: Erin O'Hoski (present)
- · Attendance added: Jeanette Pillitteri (present)
- · Attendance added: Brian York (present)
- · Attendance added: Anthony Martuccio (present)
- · Attendance added: Adam Smith (present)
- · Attendance added: Sandor Csanyi (present)
- · Attendance added: Tim Marotta (present)
- · Attendance added: Tami Kitay (present)
- · Attendance added: Trevor Parker (present)
- · Attendance added: Scott Ritchie (present)
- · Attendance added: Dasha Litviniuc (present)
- · Attendance added: Kevin MacDonald (present)
- · Attendance added: Kristen Sullivan (present)
- · Attendance added: Arexy Vrabcenjak (present)
- · Attendance added: Matt Harris (present)
- · Attendance added: Bruce Williamson (present)
- · Participation added: Joseph Kushner arrive
- · Participation added: Greg Miller arrive
- · Participation added: Marty Mako depart
- · Participation added: Mark Stevens recuse