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Portrait of Mat Siscoe

Mat Siscoe

Mayor · seen 2021-06-02 to 2025-12-03 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

67substantive motions movedof 47 meetings the minutes record them at
16procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
58substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
3meetings recorded absentof 47 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (3)

Planning and Economic Development CommitteeMarch 5, 2025
CouncilFebruary 17, 2022
Public Works CommitteeJanuary 11, 2022

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 67)

That Memorandum CL-C 32-2026, dated August 13, 2026, respecting Niagara Transit Commission Request - Budget Amendment 2026 Fuel Pressure (Report NTC 9-2026), BE RECEIVED; and That Regional Council APPROVES the Niagara Transit Commission request to amend the 2026 Niagara Transit Commission Operating Budget for a one-time transfer of $1,700,000 from the Transit Stabilization Reserve to the Niagara T
Council Special, August 20, 2026 · Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED as follows: 1. That the request for an interest-free deferral as outlined in the deferral request, save and except for the inclusion of a “future benefit” clause, of Regional Development Charges (RDCs) for the proposed hotel development located at 89 Meadowvale Drive, St. Catharines BE DENIED BE APPROVED. as the proposed development does not meet the eligibility requirem
Council, July 30, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS Niagara Region has proposed relocating the modular shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness from Riordon Street to the area of Bunting Road and Dunkirk Road within the City of St. Catharines; WHEREAS in recognition that individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, substance use disorders and other complex challenges deserve access to safe shelter, compassionate care, evi
PHSSC, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Report PHD 5-2026, dated May 12, 2026, respecting Endorsement of Bill S-702 Alcohol Labelling Position Policy, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That the Board of Health ENDORSE “Statement from Provincial/Territorial Chief Medical Officers of Health on Labelling of Alcohol Products” (Appendix 1 of Report PHD 5-2026); and 2. That the Acting Regional Chair BE DIRECTED
PHSSC, May 12, 2026 · Carried
That Minutes COTW 2-2026 being the Open Session minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein BE APPROVED.
Council, April 30, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS St. Catharines continues to face ongoing challenges related to homelessness, particularly during the winter months when exposure to extreme cold presents serious risks to health and safety; WHEREAS during the winter of 2025–2026, an emergency overnight shelter space was established at St. George’s Church in response to Cold Weather Alerts, providing critical refuge for individuals experien
PHSSC, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED as follows: That Report COM 9-2026, dated April 14, 2026, respecting Welcoming Streets Initiative – Funding Information Request, BE RECEIVED; and That staff BE DIRECTED to reallocate one-time gapping dollars (up to $120,000) to support the program until December 31, 2026, and encumber appropriate funds to support the program until the 2027 Budget is approved. The Committ
PHSSC, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That Report CAO 2-2026 dated February 26, 2026, respecting Niagara Transit Commission Governance Review, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the proposed governance model for the Niagara Transit Commission BE APPROVED as set out in Report CAO 2-2026 and BE EFFECTIVE for the Council term commencing in 2026; 2. That the Niagara Transit Committee Public Advisory Committ
Council, February 26, 2026 · Carried
That Report CLK 5-2025, dated December 11, 2025, respecting Request for Niagara Transit Commission Establishing By-law Amendment – Adopted Polices, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That, further to the request from the Niagara Transit Commission (NTC) Board, Regional Council APPROVE amendments to By-law 2022-38 being a By-law to Establish the Niagara Transit Commission
Council, December 11, 2025 · Carried
Whereas Report COM 31-2025, Niagara’s Supportive Housing Strategy – subsequently refined with more accurate cost estimates – identifies a need for at least 945 Supportive and Highly Supportive Housing units across the Region to meet current and projected demand; Whereas delivering 945 Supportive and Highly Supportive Housing units will require a multi-year, phased construction strategy; Budget Rev
Budget Review Committee of the Whole, December 11, 2025 · Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED as follows: 1. That the Regional Departmental Levy increase for Enhanced Capital Financing BE SET at 0% for 2026; and 2. That staff RETURN with a Capital Financing plan that balances taxpayer affordability with a risk-based approach to asset renewal and interventions, with a longer implementation plan in recognition of the multiple decades this gap was built up over. Bud
Budget Review Committee of the Whole, December 4, 2025 · Carried
That Correspondence Item BRC-C 20-2025, dated October 27, 2025, respecting Proposed Niagara Regional Housing 2026 Operating Budget, BE RECEIVED; and That the following recommendation BE APPROVED subject to consideration of the final budget: 1. A Niagara Regional Housing Proposed 2026 Gross Operating Budget of $29,119,871 and net levy budget of $8,011,108, for an increase of $3,493,499 or 77.3% ove
Budget Review Committee of the Whole, November 27, 2025 · Carried
That staff BE DIRECTED to provide alternatives to the Enhanced Capital Financing Increases of 3.18% (0%-2%) for the Budget Review Committee of the Whole meeting being held on December 11, 2025.
Budget Review Committee of the Whole, November 20, 2025 · Carried
That Correspondence Item CL-C 47-2025, dated September 25, 2025, respecting Niagara Transit Commission – Notification of Purchase Approval for 10 New 40’ Conventional Transit Vehicles, BE RECEIVED.
Council, September 25, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Niagara Region continues to pursue sustainable economic growth, enhanced tourism, and an improved, multi-modal and interconnected transit system that includes the consolidated Niagara Transit Commission as well as two-way, all-day GO Train service to Niagara; WHEREAS Hoverlink Ontario Inc. has proposed the development of a high-speed hovercraft service connecting Niagara and Toronto, p
Planning and Economic Development Committee, September 10, 2025 · Carried
That Report PDS 37-2025, dated August 21, 2025, respecting Development Charges Complaint – 122 Cushman Road, St. Catharines (TSL Cushman LP), BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That the Complaint filed with respect to Regional Development Charges payable pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, for the property located at 122 Cushman Road, St. Catharin
Council Special, August 21, 2025 · Carried
That the following Bills BE NOW READ and DO PASS: Bill 2025-35 A by-law to approve the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) for the long-term financing of certain capital work(s) of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls (the “lower-tier municipality”) through the issue of debentures by The Regional Municipality of Niagara (the “upper tier mun
Council, July 24, 2025 · Carried
That Report PHD 6-2025, dated July 8, 2025, respecting Approval of Public Health and Emergency Services Program Audits, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the draft audited schedule of revenue and expenses and the annual reconciliation return for the Public Health General Programs for the year ended December 31, 2024 (Appendix 1 and 2 to Report PHD 6-2025), BE APPRO
PHSSC, July 8, 2025 · Carried
That Minutes CL 6-2025 being the Open Session minutes of the Regional Council meeting held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, BE ADOPTED.
Council, May 22, 2025 · Carried
That Report CSD 11-2025, dated April 9, 2025, respecting 2025-T-9 Award of Tender - New Niagara Regional Police Services (NRPS) D3 NG911 Stand Alone Back Up Facility, 5 Lincoln St. Welland, ON, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract 2025-T-9 New NRPS D3 NG911 Stand Alone Back Up Facility BE AWARDED to the lowest compliant bidder, 1320376
Corporate Services Committee, May 7, 2025 · Carried
That Confidential Report HR 1-2025, dated May 7, 2025, respecting A Matter of Labour Relations under s. 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001 - ONA Homes Interest Arbitration Award, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein, BE APPROVED.
Corporate Services Committee, May 7, 2025 · Carried
That Report PW 21-2025, dated May 6, 2025, respecting Award of Contract 2025-T-13 Annual Strengthening and Resurfacing Program – Part 1 – Region Wide, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That Contract 2025-T-13 Annual Strengthening and Resurfacing Program – Part 1 – Region Wide, BE AWARDED to the lowest compliant bidder, Brennan Paving – Niagara, a division of Brennan Pavi
Public Works Committee, May 6, 2025 · Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to add an additional clause as follows: 5. That, as part of the incentive review scheduled to take place in 2026, staff BE DIRECTED to review the New Multi- Residential Sub-Class as part of the incentive strategy.
Council, February 20, 2025 · Carried
That the order of the agenda BE AMENDED to move the consideration of the motion respecting Use of the Notwithstanding Clause (Legislation that would facilitate the eviction or displacement of encampment residents) Violating Charter Rights (Agenda Item 14.1) to immediately following the delegations on this matter (Agenda Items 8.1.1 to 8.1.10).
Council, January 23, 2025 · Carried
That Clause 9 BE AMENDED to add the following: d) One-Time request of $128,000 for Welcoming Streets Pilot Project.
Budget Review Committee of the Whole, December 5, 2024 · Carried
That Clause 9 BE AMENDED to add the following: e) One-Time Request of $400,000 for a temporary seasonal shelter.
Budget Review Committee of the Whole, December 5, 2024 · Defeated
That Correspondence Item CL-C 106-2024, dated November 21, 2024, respecting Niagara Transit Commission Recommended Community Member Appointment to the Niagara Transit Commission Public Advisory Committee, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: That William Barnes BE APPOINTED to the Niagara Transit Commission Public Advisory Committee as the representative for the City of Wellan
Council, November 21, 2024 · Carried
That Correspondence Item BRC-C 2-2024, being a letter from M. Siscoe, Chair, Niagara Transit Commission, dated September 23, 2024, respecting 2025 Proposed Operating Budget and Special Levy Requisition - Niagara Transit Commission, BE RECEIVED; and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the Niagara Transit Commission proposed 2025 base gross operating budget submission of $85,306,542 a
Budget Review Committee of the Whole, November 7, 2024 · Carried
1. That Report CSD 32-2024, dated October 9, 2024, respecting Low- Income Seniors & Disability Property Tax Deferral Program, BE RECEIVED; and 2. That staff BE DIRECTED to provide a report on the City of St. Catharines Older Homeowner Tax Deferral Program. Clauses 1 and 2 were considered separately. The Committee Chair called the vote on clause 1 and declared it,
Corporate Services Committee, October 9, 2024 · Carried
That Confidential PDS 28-2024, dated October 9, 2024, respecting A Matter of Litigation Affecting the Municipality and Advice Subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege under s. 239(2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 – Ontario Land Tribunal Additional Partial Settlement of Appeal of the Township of West Lincoln’s Official Plan Amendment No. 63, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therei
Planning and Economic Development Committee, October 9, 2024 · Carried
That Report CSD 42-2024, dated September 11, 2024, respecting Update of C-F-009 Investment policy, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That C-F-009 Investment Policy, attached as Appendix 1 to Report CSD 42-2024, BE APPROVED.
Corporate Services Committee, September 11, 2024 · Carried
That the request from Dayna Edwards, Q9 Planning + Design, respecting the Smart Growth Program Extension for 75 Ormond Street, Thorold, BE
Planning and Economic Development Committee, August 14, 2024 · Referred
That Memorandum CL-C 58-2024, dated July 25, 2024, respecting Niagara Transit Commission Request - Operating Brand Name Change (Report NTC 16-2024), BE RECEIVED; and That Council APPROVE the proposed operating brand name change of Niagara Region Transit to Niagara Transit, pursuant to section 2.1 of Niagara Transit Commission’s Establishing By-law.
Council, July 25, 2024 · Carried
That Report PW 19-2024, dated June 11, 2024, respecting Gross Budget Adjustment for the St. Paul Street West CNR Bridge (Structure 08125) Replacement in the City of St. Catharines, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That a capital budget adjustment in the amount of $6,805,204 gross and $0 net BE APPROVED for the St. Paul Street West CNR Bridge (Structure 08125) Replaceme
Public Works Committee, June 11, 2024 · Carried
That Confidential Report CSD 4-2024, dated February 7, 2024, respecting A Matter Regarding a Proposed Disposition of Land by the Municipality pursuant to section 239(2)(c): lands municipally known as 4206 Fly Road (Regional Road 73) and more particularly described as Part 2 on Reference Plan 30R-13479 in the Town of Lincoln, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein, BE APPROVED.
Corporate Services Committee, February 7, 2024 · Carried
That Report COM 1-2024, dated January 9, 2024, respecting Approval of the 2022 Long Term Care Home Annual Report Audits, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the 2022 draft audited Long-Term Care Home Annual Reports for the year ended December 31, 2022 (Appendices 1-8 to Report COM 1- 2024), BE APPROVED; 2. That staff BE DIRECTED to co-ordinate with the auditor to fin
PHSSC, January 9, 2024 · Carried
That Memorandum CL-C 81-2023, dated December 14, 2023, respecting Niagara Transit Commission Request for Operating Budget Adjustment (Report NTC 18-2023), BE RECEIVED; and That Regional Council APPROVES the adjustment to the Niagara Transit Commission operating budget as outlined in Report NTC 18-2023.
Council, December 14, 2023 · Carried
That Correspondence Item CL-C 82-2023, dated December 14, 2023, respecting Standing Committee Appointment, BE RECEIVED; and That, effective immediately, Councillor Rigby BE APPOINTED to the Public Health and Social Services Committee.
Council, December 14, 2023 · Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to include the following: 6.7. That the request of $100,000 for the 2024 World Rowing Championships BE APPROVED and BE FUNDED from the Taxpayer Relief Reserve. The following friendly amendment was accepted by the Chair, and the mover and seconder of the motion: 6.7. That the request of $100,000 for the 2024 World Rowing Championships BE APPROVED and BE FUNDED from the Ta
Budget Review Committee of the Whole, December 7, 2023 · Defeated
That the base budget BE INCREASED to fund low-income funerals of $306,702.
Budget Review Committee of the Whole, December 7, 2023 · Carried

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