Development Studies Task Force

Statement of Purpose

The Development Studies Task Force will operate as a multi-stakeholder group providing input to consultants and staff regarding the Development Charges Background Study, Community Benefits Charge Study and Inclusionary Zoning Study. The Development Study Task Force may also choose to provide recommendations to Council related to the adoption and implementation of these studies and related Bylaws.

Composition

The Task Force shall be comprised of up to 13 members as follows:

One representative from the Niagara Industrial Association
One representative from the Niagara Home Builders Association
One representative from the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce
One representative from the Niagara Construction Association
One representative from Niagara Regional Housing
One representative from a non-profit or charitable housing agency
One residential taxpayer from the City of St. Catharines
One non-residential taxpayer from the City of St. Catharines
Chair of the Budget Standing Committee
Vice Chair of the Budget Standing Committee
Up to 3 members of Council

Term of Appointments

Appointments will be until each of the studies are received by Council, at which time the Task Force will be automatically disbanded.

Reporting Structure

The Task Force will report its findings directly to City Council through the Financial Management Services Department. Administrative support to the Development Study Task Force shall be provided by Financial Management Services Department, which shall assign a secretary to the Task Force.

Additional staff resources as required from time to time will be provided by all City departments. External experts, academic and research resources may also be requested to participate from time to time, as required.

Membership List

Cameron Banach, Representative from Niagara Regional Housing
Hugo Chesshire, Representative from the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce
Kevin Jacobi, Representative from the Niagara Industrial Association
Chuck McShane, Representative from the Niagara Home Builders Association (Vice-Chair)
Rob Hill, Representative from the Niagara Construction Association
Alex Ganassini, Residential taxpayer from the City of St. Catharines
Councillor Mat Siscoe, Chair of the Budget Standing Committee
Councillor Lori Littleton, Vice Chair of the Budget Standing Committee (Chair)
Councillor Dawn Dodge
Councillor Carlos Garcia
Councillor Karrie Porter
Adam Smith, Manager of Accounting and Payroll (Staff Liaison)

Schedule of Meetings

The Task Force will meet as required, at the discretion of the Chair

Other

The Task Force shall conduct its meetings in accordance with and otherwise comply with the City of St. Catharines Simplified Meeting Procedures for advisory bodies.