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Home St. Catharines Meetings May 25, 2026

Council · Regular

May 25, 2026

REGULAR COUNCIL

17:00 – 20:17 · 3h 17m
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 — Brian York Director of Economic Development and Government Relations — Craig Mustard Manager of Realty Services — David Upper Director of Fire Services — Eric Lamothe Manager of Community Programs and Parks — Erin O'Hoski Deputy Chief Administrative Officer — Jeanette Pillitteri Director of Corporate Support Services — Kaylea Cassano Supervisor of Community Initiatives and Partnerships — Koby Vanyo Programs Supervisor — Kristen Sullivan City Clerk — Lori Brunetta Manager of Recreation and Culture Programs — Paul Chudoba Manager of By-law Enforcement — 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 — 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 Report PBS-074-2026 be referred back to staff to work with the applicant to further consider a design that has the driveway access from Pelham Road instead of Trent Court.
    • · Motion 2 added: That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on May 11, 2026.
    • · Motion 3 added: That Council approve the Consent Agenda, save and except those items brought forward for discussion.
    • · Motion 4 added: That Council receive the presentation from Jim Richardson and Anand Desai regarding the Recreation Facilities and Programming Plan.
    • · Motion 5 added: That Council endorse the Recreation Facilities and Programming Plan, attached as Appendix 1, for use as a framework for the management and development of recreation facilities, programs, parks, infrastructure, resources and investments ove…
    • · Motion 6 added: That Council receive the presentation from the St. Catharines Older Adult Committee regarding the draft St. Catharines Older Adult Plan 2026 - 2030: A City for All Ages attached as Appendix 1, and refer the recommendations to staff for con…
    • · Motion 7 added: That Council receive the updated information on Staff’s targeted approach to installing new sidewalks and engaging with the community.
    • · Motion 8 added: That Report PBS-081-2026, regarding Driving School Traffic Alleviation Efforts, be received for information.
    • · Motion 9 added: That Council receive the presentation from the 4A class from Beacon Christian School regarding Safe Drinking Water for Indigenous Communities.
    • · Motion 10 added: That the Council of the City of St. Catharines calls upon the Government of Canada to accelerate efforts, funding, and infrastructure investments necessary to eliminate all remaining long term boil water advisories in Indigenous communitie…
    • · Motion 11 added: BE IT RESOLVED that St. Catharines City Council requests that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities consider developing a program to fund tree planting initiatives that recognize significant milestone anniversaries for Canadian municip…
    • · Motion 12 added: That Council receive and file the minutes of the Advisory Committees of Council, as presented.
    • · Motion 13 added: That Council move into Closed Session for the reasons noted by the City Clerk.
    • · Motion 14 added: That Council move into Closed Session.
    • · Motion 15 added: That Council approve the Staff Recommendation contained in Report EDTS-082-2026 regarding the Disposition of 35 Junkin Street; and That Council waive Sections 4.6, 4.7, 4.7(a), and 4.8 of By-law 2007-309 relating to notification to School …
    • · Motion 16 added: That the Mayor proceed as directed in Closed Session.
    • · Motion 17 added: That the Mayor proceed as directed in Closed Session.
    • · Motion 18 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 19 added: That the following additional by-law be read a first time, considered and passed:
    • · Motion 20 added: That, there being no further items of business, this meeting be adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
    • · Attendance added: Dawn Dodge (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: Jeanette Pillitteri (present)
    • · Attendance added: Brian York (present)
    • · Attendance added: Anthony Martuccio (present)
    • · Attendance added: Adam Smith (present)
    • · Attendance added: David Upper (present)
    • · Attendance added: Sandor Csanyi (present)
    • · Attendance added: Tim Marotta (present)
    • · Attendance added: Tami Kitay (present)
    • · Attendance added: Paul Chudoba (present)
    • · Attendance added: Lori Brunetta (present)
    • · Attendance added: Koby Vanyo (present)
    • · Attendance added: Eric Lamothe (present)
    • · Attendance added: Craig Mustard (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kaylea Cassano (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kristen Sullivan (present)
    • · Attendance added: Sarah McWilliams (present)
    • · Attendance added: Mat Siscoe (present)
    • · Attendance added: Erin O'Hoski (present)
    • · Attendance added: Phil Cristi (present)
    • · Participation added: Greg Miller arrive
    • · Participation added: Caleb Ratzlaff arrive
    • · Participation added: Matt Harris depart