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Mayor’s 2021 expenses and gift log published
Posted on Friday, March 11, 2022 04:18 PM
The Mayor’s Office has released St. Catharines Mayor Walter Sendzik’s 2021 expenses and gift log.
As the head of City Council, the Mayor is allocated an annual operating budget that is approved by Council each year. The budget includes expenses for office supplies and technology, community events, meeting expenses, conferences and travel where the Mayor represents the City.
In 2021, Mayor Sendzik balanced finding savings and efficiencies due to the pandemic – including limiting travel, while also...
Public Notice: 60 Vine Street S
Posted on Wednesday, March 09, 2022 07:39 AM
The City of St. Catharines will hold a Legislated Public Meeting to consider applications to amend the Official Plan (the Garden City Plan) and Zoning By-law at 60 Vine Street South.
ProposalThe purpose of the the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment is to facilitate the proposed private road development containing one two-storey triplex dwelling and ten two-storey apartment buildings, with a total of 61 dwelling units at 60 Vine Street South. The design of the buildings will function as townhouse...
City approves developer partnership with Habitat for Humanity
Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2022 03:29 PM
Building on ongoing work to ensure the sale of a City property drives affordable housing, City Council has approved a staff recommendation to allow the buyer to partner with Habitat for Humanity Niagara.
In November 2021, Council approved the sale of roughly 3.8 acres at 320 Geneva St., previously occupied by the City’s Community, Recreation and Culture Services administration building. The sale was approved provided it is used in part for affordable and social housing. Specifically, the City...
City defines limits for appropriate cannabis production
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2022 10:59 AM
The City is taking steps to ensure that cannabis production facilities are appropriately located and operated in the community, offsetting potential negative impacts of such facilities.
On Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, City Council approved several staff recommendations for amendments to the City’s Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Site Plan Control By-law to identify permitted locations of new cannabis production facilities and offset negative impacts to the community. Establishing new facilities in St....
City continues investments in water-wastewater infrastructure
Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 02:16 PM
The City of St. Catharines continues to ensure residents can rely on safe, affordable drinking water, balancing investments in infrastructure and a focus on affordability.
On Monday, Council approved 2022 rates for water-wastewater services. The new rates, representing a $53.24 increase over the year for the average ratepayer, come as the Niagara Region resumes a 5.15 per cent increase to its water-wastewater budget, resulting in increased costs charged to the City for both the purchase of water...
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