09-15-2020 Niagara MINUTES
City Council Meeting
rails Tuesday, September 15, 2020 @ 4:00 PM
,1 N ,A D :1 Council Chambers/Zoom App
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Wayne Campbell,
Councillor Wayne Thomson, Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Chris
Dabrowski, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Councillor Carolynn loannoni (via Zoom App)
COUNCIL ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: [Alex Herlovitch, Ed Lustig, Erik Nickel, Kathy Moldenhauer, Trent Dark, Jim
Boutilier, Tiffany Clark, Serge Felicetti, Ken Todd, Heather Ruzylo (via Zoom
App)
Bill Matson, Shawn Oatley (Chambers)
1. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL
1.1. Resolution to go In-Camera
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Secondedb y
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council enter into an In-Camera
session.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
2. CALL TO ORDER
0 Canada - Performed by 7 local musical talents (recorded version)
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1. Council Minutes of August 11, 2020
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the minutes of August 11, 2020 be
approved as recommended.
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Carried Unanimously
4. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made
for the current Council Meeting at this time.
a) Councillor Lori Lococo indicated a pecuniary interest to the following
cheques:
• Cheque #439408, dated July 29, 2020, $244.24, payable to
herself for reimbursement of expenses.
• Cheque #439257, dated July 22, 2020, $2,333.33 and cheque
#440105, dated August 26, 2020, for$2,333.34, both payable to
Niagara Falls Art Gallery (sits on the board as a resident).
Councillor Lori Lococo also indicated a conflict of interest to:
• Item #9.4 - Downtown BIA, Additional Members - Outstanding
employment issue with spouse.
b) Mayor Jim Diodati indicated a a pecuniary interest to cheques #439202
and #439832 as they are payable to himself.
c) Councillor Vince Kerrio indicated a conflict of interest to the following:
• Item #7.3 - CD-2020-065 - Victoria Centre BIA Boundary
Expansion as he is a property owner.
d) Councillor Victor Pietrangelo indicated a pecuniary interest to the
following cheques:
• Cheque #00302-0007, payable to N.C.D.S.B, his employer.
• Cheque #00296-0009, payable to N.C.D.S.B, his employer.
5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati acknowledged the following birthdays:
• Councillor Wayne Campbell -August 23rd
• Councillor Vince Kerrio -August 15th
• Councillor Wayne Thomson - coming up on September 24th
b) Mayor Diodati extended condolences on the passing of Dr. Stafford
Dobbin, Julien Morin, father of Brenda Maggs of our Human Resources
Department, Jim Strange, father of Councillor Mike Strange and Sergio
Massolin, father of Ron Massolin of Fire Services.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council direct staff to recognize the late Dr.
Stafford Dobbin at a future Council meeting acknowledging his many
career achievements within the city.
Carried Unanimously
c) Mayor Diodati provided the following Community Updates:
• Galassi Family
o Often with tragedy comes community uprising
o 51 year old Sandra Galassi was beloved by many in our
community
o She recently passed away due to her terminal illness and
leaves behind her 4 children, Anthony, Michaella, Matteo
and Kaylina.
o The community has supported the family to the tune of
nearly $50,000 on a gofundme page.
o https://www.gofundme.com/f/sandra-galassi-final-wishes
o Funds are for much needed repairs and upgrades to the
family home.
o Working with community partners, donors and trades who
are all willing to contribute
o Looking to help the Galassi children through this difficult
time and ensure they don't have to worry about their home.
• Slow Down Signs
o Total of 270 signs in the community
o Thank you to residents for positive feedback and good
uptake
d) Mayor Diodati recognized Councillor Wayne Thomson for attending the
100th Birthday for Mrs. Beatrice Laura Mary Smith.
e) Mayor Diodati spoke about the following upcoming events:
• Parade of the Unknown Soldier
o Fairview Cemetery, Sunday, September 20th
o Physical distancing & gathering requirements in place
o Small outdoor service taking place at 11:00 AM
• Memorial Tree Fundraiser, Plant a memorial tree - in honour
of Alex Luey - September 28, 2020 at the Gale Centre at 11:00
AM.
• Remembrance Day
o There will be a community observation
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o Practicing safe protocols
o Stay tuned for alternate plans for this year
f) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at
4:00 PM.
6. PLANNING MATTERS
6.1. PBD-2020-56
AM-2018-011, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
4210 Lyons Creek Road and Vacant Lands to the West
Proposal: 4 Storey, 77 Unit Apartment Building
Applicant: Go-To Niagara Falls Chippawa Inc. (Mike Smith)
Agents: Jared Marcus and Michael Crough, IBI Group
The report recommends that Council approve the Zoning By-law
amendment application to rezone the lands a site specific Residential
Apartment 5B Density (R5B) zone to permit a 4 storey, 77 unit
apartment building, subject to the regulations outline in this report.
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building and Development, gave
an overview for the background report PBD-2020-56.
The following residents spoke in opposition to the development:
• Paul Groot, of 8909 Nassau Avenue, spoke in opposition to the
development.
• Mark Bocchinfuso, of 8798 Nassau Avenue, spoke in opposition
citing traffic concerns.
• Paul Krowchuk, of 3848A Main Street, spoke in opposition citing
density and height concerns.
• Gerry St. George, of 8699 Sodom Road, spoke citing concerns
regarding speeding, stop signs etc...
• Rebecca Robertson, of 4123 Welland Street, spoke in opposition
citing traffic and sewage concerns and brought to Council's
attention the petition signed by 1,668 residents, all opposing the
application.
• Michele and Alex Mason, of 8760 Sodom Road recommended
the development be zoned as as R4, not R5 and further
expressed concerns relating to traffic, safety and height.
• Danielle Garbutt, of 8732 Sodom Road, spoke in opposition of
the application.
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Mike Crough, of IBI Group, representing the agents, presented to
Council supporting the staff report.
The Public Meeting was closed.
Councillor Wayne Campbell requested a recorded vote.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the recommendations in report PBD-
2020-56 be denied due to the lack of compatibility with the character of
the surrounding neighbourhood.
Carried (Councillors Dabrowski, Kerrio, Lococo, Pietrangelo and
Strange and Mayor Diodati all supported motion. Councillor Wayne
Thomson opposed the motion).
6.2. PBD-2020-54 (Additional comments added)
26CD-11-2020-002
King George Village Plan of Vacant Land Condominium
Mears Crescent North of Gunning Drive
Applicant: 2560946 Ontario Inc. (Dario D'Agostino)
Agent: Peter Lesdow, Architect
The report recommends the following:
1. That the King George Village Plan of Vacant Land Condominium
be draft approved subject to the conditions in Appendix A;
2. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plan
as "approved" 20 days after notice of Council's decision has been
given as required by the Planning Act, provided no appeals of the
decision have been lodged'
3. That draft approval be given for three years, after which approval
will lapse unless an extension is requested by the developer and
granted by Council; and
4. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
Condominium Agreement and any required documents to allow
for the future registration of the condominium when all matters
are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building and Development, gave
an overview of the background report PBD-2020-54.
Peter Lesdow, Architect, representing the agent of project, spoke
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supporting the staff report.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was opposed to vote and
Councillor Lori Lococo was opposed to vote).
6.3. PBD-2020-58
AM-2014-001, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
2349 Portage Road
Applicant: Dremetsikas Development Inc.
Removal of Holding (H) Symbol
The report recommends that Council pass the by-aw appearing on
tonight's agenda to remove the Holding (H) symbol from the subject
lands, which are currently zoned R5B(H)-1004, to permit two, 3-storey
apartment dwellings containing a total of 72 units.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Wayne Campbell was absent from the
vote).
7. REPORTS
7.1. CAO-2020-03
Funding Renewal for Walk-in Mental Health Clinic for Youth in
Niagara Falls
The report recommends that Council approve the requested funding of
$20,000 to renew an agreement for one year with Pathstone Mental
Health to provide mental health service for youth in Niagara Falls.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved as
recommended.
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Carried Unanimously (Councillor Wayne Campbell was absent from the
vote).
7.2. CAO-2020-04
Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
The report recommends the following:
1. That the Terms of Reference and the Diversity and Inclusion
Advisory Committee Composition be approved.
2. Staff advertise for persons interested in serving on the Committee
and report back to Council.
3. Council approved a member of Council to serve on the
Committee and act as a Council liaison to the Committee.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council receive the Diversity and
Inclusion Report, CA0-2020-04 and refer to staff to divide into 2
committees, Anti-Racism Committee and a Diversity& Inclusion
Committee and to further meet once per month, excluding the summer
and further to allow the committees to draft their own mandate and
terms of reference for Council's Consideration.
Carried Unanimously
7.3. CD-2020-05
Victoria Centre BIA— Proposed Boundary Expansion
The report recommends that Council consider expanding the Victoria
Centre Business Improvement Area boundaries as proposed and pass
the subsequent by-law.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict)
7.4. L-2020-09
Questions respecting Integrity Commissioner
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Letter of August 7, 2020
Complaint Reference Number IC-182-0220
Mayor Jim Diodati
The report recommends that this report be received for the information
of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that Council receive the report, L-2020-09
and to ask the Integrity Commissioner to release the full report(IC-182-
0220) as well as any other Integrity Commissioner reports publicly,
upon the approval of the applicant and respondents.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that an administrative fee of$200.00 be
established for a resident to file a complaint to the Integrity
Commissioner under Council's Code of Conduct and that the fee be
refundable if found to be valid.
Carried (Councillor Carolynn loannoni and Councillor Lori Lococo
opposed the vote).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that Staff come back with process of
alternate dispute resolution for Code of Conduct complaints.
Motion Defeated (Councillors Campbell, Dabrowski, Kerrio, Pietrangelo,
Strange and Thomson were opposed).
7.5. HR-2020-01
Integrity Complaint Costs to Municipality
The report recommends that Council receive the information in the
report outlining the history of complaint costs, reports and investigations.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive and file the report and
to have Report HR-2020-01 sent to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing with concerns that Council have relating to not having the tools
to use to deter future continued behaviour.
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Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that staff further investigate how much money
other municipalities have spent for Integrity Commissioner complaints.
Carried Unanimously
7.6. Integrity Commissioner's Final Report - Code of Conduct
Complaint (Unfinished business from June 23, 2020)
RECOMMENDATION: For Council's Consideration
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Councillor loannoni's pay be suspended for
90 days as per the recommendations of the Integrity Commissioner.
Carried (Councillor Lori Lococo was opposed to vote)."Note: The
original minutes also had Councillor Carolvnn loannoni as opposed and
were changed on October 6, 2020 at the request of Councillor loannoni
after she clarified that she attempted to declare a conflict of pecuniary
interest despite not publicly declaring such and despite the City Clerk
not having a written submission of the Councillor's conflict".
7.7. MW-2020-22
Whirlpool Road Multi-Use Pathway, Pedestrian Bridge
and Roadway Widening
Tender Award - Contract No. 2020-396-16
The report recommends the following:
1. That Contract No. 2020-396-16 for the Whirlpool Road Multi-Use
Pathway, Pedestrian Bridge and Roadway Widening be awarded
to Rankin Construction Inc. at the bid price of$2,258,720.00.
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
necessary contract documents.
3. That Council authorize the use of$536,131 from the 2020
approved capital funding for the proposed Whirlpool Road and
Niagara River Parkway Roundabout project to address the
funding shortfall for this project.
4. That Council defer the Whirlpool Road and Niagara River
Parkway Roundabout project and remaining budgetary
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allocations to be contemplated in the 2022 Capital Budget.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended
and to have staff meet with OPG to discuss better parking options along
the trail.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni absent from vote as
she lost connection).
7.8. MW-2020-23
ICIP COVID-19 Resilience Stream Project Applications
The report recommends that Council direct staff to apply for
Federal/Provincial funding from the ICIP COVID-19 Resilience Stream
for the following projects:
a. Millennium Trail Construction, Section 2, McLeod Road to
Chippawa Parkway - 1,500,000
b. Municipal Service Centre HVAC Replacement - $1,000,000.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni abstained from the
vote).
7.9. PBD-2020-61 (Resolution added)
AM-2015-011, Exemption Request to 2-Year
Waiting Period for Minor Variance
4552 Portage Road
Sleek Developments Plan of Vacant Land Condominium
Owner: Sleek Developments Inc.
Agent: Jennifer Vida, Upper Canada Consulting
The report recommends that subject to subsection 45(1.4) of the
Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O., Council consider passing the resolution on
tonight's agenda to grant an exemption to the 2-year waiting period for
minor variances and thereby allow Sleek Developments Inc. to file an
application to the City's Committee of Adjustment for their Plan of
Vacant Land Condominium.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni abstained from the
vote).
7.10. PBD-2020-62
Extension Interim Control By-law
To Review and Study Cannabis Cultivation, Production &
Processing
Mark Strasser, resident of Niagara Falls at 8434 Ridge Road spoke to
the matter.
Frank Salvati, CEO and Founding Director of NICE Inc., spoke to
Council addressing this matter.
The report recommends that Council pass a by-law to extend the
effective period of By-law 2019-76 to allow the review and study of
cannabis cultivation, production and processing.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that Council pass a by-law to extend the
effective period of By-law 2019-76 until September 25, 2021 to allow the
review and study of cannabis cultivation, production and processing.
Carried (Councillors loannoni, Lococo and Thomson were all opposed to
the vote).
7.11. PBD-2020-63
SPC-2009-007
Wellness Suites
5698 Main Street
Applicant: Nick Vaccaro
Exemption to Plan of Condominium
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council exempts the condominium description from
approvals required under Section 51 and Section 51.1 of the
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Planning Act for lands municipality known as 5698 main Street,
as identified in Schedule 1, pursuant to Sections 9(3)(b) and 9(7)
of the Condominium Act; provided that the condominium
description complies with the site plan agreement registered on
title;
2. That the Certificate of Exemption, required to be issued by the
City under Sections 9(3)(b) and 9(7) of the Condominium Act, be
conditional on submission to the City of the final condominium
plan for compliance review with the registered site plan
agreement prior to registration; and
3. That Council pass the by-law on tonight's agenda.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni abstained from the
vote).
7.12. R&C-2020-12
Canada Summer Games Venue Use Agreement
The report recommends to direct staff to enter into a Venue Use
Agreement for the use of Oakes Park for the Canada Summer Games
2021.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni abstained from the
vote).
8. CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda is a set of reports that could be approved in one motion of
council. The approval endorses all of the recommendations contained in each
of the reports within the set. The single motion will save time.
Prior to the motion being taken, a councillor may request that one or more of
the reports be moved out of the consent agenda to be considered separately.
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F-2020-39
Monthly Tax Receivables Report — July
The report recommends that Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables
report for information purposes.
F-2020-40
Municipal Accounts
The report recommends that Council approve the municipal accounts totaling
$41,604,112.20 for the period July 16, 2020 to August 26, 2020.
MW-2020-24
Lundy's Lane Streetscape Revitalization
OPG Parkette
The report recommends that Council authorize staff to allocate surplus funds
from the approved 2017 Capital Budget for Lundy's Lane Streetscape
Revitalization phase 1 project to advance the Lundy's Lane OPG Parkette
project.
PBD-2020-55
Street Name Changes
Portions of Schisler Road and Old Schisler Road
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council direct staff to change the street name for a portion of
Schisler Road, west of Montrose Road, shown on Appendix 1 as
Section 1, to Pattison Lane.
2. That Council direct staff to change the street name for a portion of Old
Schisler Road east of the railway line, shown on Appendix 1 as Section
2, to Terreberry Lane.
3. That the portion of Old Schisler Road west of the railway line, shown as
Section 3 on Appendix 1 remain unchanged.
PBD-2020-57
Proposed Radio Communication Tower
9536 Thorold Stone Road
FONTUR International Inc. on contract with Signum Wireless
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The report recommends that Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Canada be advised that the City of Niagara Falls does not object to the
construction of a 45m (-174') tall, lattice tri-pole telecommunication tower with
a fenced in compound on the lands known as 9536 Thorold Stone Road
provided that: a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees are planted and
maintained around the associated equipment shelter; and that a road
occupancy permit be obtained to the satisfaction of the City's Municipal Works
Department.
PBD-2020-59
GTY-2020-002, Gateway Community Improvement Plan and Municipal
Employment Incentive Program Application
6471 Kister Road
Purileaf Brands Corporation
Applicant: Sergey Mokin
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the Niagara Gateway CIP Tax Increment Based
Grant program and Municipal Employment Incentive Program
Application for 6471 Kister Road subject to the owner satisfying the
program requirements.
2. That Council approve the use of the Capital/Operating reserve to offset
the approximate planning and building permit fees of$24,600.
3. That the Niagara Region be advised of the decision of City Council.
4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the Tri-
party grant agreement and Municipal Employment Incentive Program
Agreement.
R&C-2020-13
2020 Arts & Culture Wall of Fame Inductions
The report recommends that Council approve the following 2020 Art & Culture
Wall of Fame Inductees:
• Steve Burnside
• John Law
• Karlee Morse
• Leona Skye-Grandmond
TS-2020-24 - Canadian Drive at Pin Oak Drive
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Parking and Traffic By-Laws
The report recommends the following:
1. That an all-way stop sign is installed at the intersection of Canadian
Drive at Pin Oak Drive facing northbound, southbound and westbound
traffic;
2. That "no stopping" restrictions are posed on both sides of Canadian
Drive and Pin Oak Drive, 15 metres in advance of Montrose Road and
McLeod Road, respectively.
3. That "no standing" restrictions are posted at all transit stop located on
Canadian Drive and Pin Oak Drive.
4. That "no parking" restrictions are posted on both sides of Canadian
Drive and Pin Oak Drive in the areas not posted with "no stopping" or
"no standing" restrictions; and
5. that the centre two-way left turn lane on Pin Oak Drive be designated by
municipal by-law.
Councillor Lori Lococo requested that Report PBD-2020-57 and Report
R&C-2020-13 be pulled for further discussion.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the remainder of the reports under the Consent
Agenda be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni abstained from the vote).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by Councillor
Chris Dabrowski that Report PBD-2020-57 be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni abstained from the vote).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by Councillor
Wayne Campbell that Report R&C-2020-13 be approved as recommended by
receiving the following 2020 Art & Culture Wall of Fame Inductees: Steve
Burnside, John Law, Karlee Morse and Leona Skye-Grandmond.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni abstained from the vote).
9. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
9.1. Request from Greg Frewin - Letter of Support
Greg Frewin is requesting an official letter of support from the Niagara
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Falls City Council.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council offer a letter of support to Greg
Frewin for the filming of an outdoor event to be used for a future
international televised show, "Penn and Teller Fool Us".
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council offer a letter of support to
Greg Frewin for the filming of an outdoor event to be used for a future
international televised show, "Penn and Teller Fool Us".
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni abstained from
vote).
9.2. Brock University - Updates for Fall & Community Engagement
Strategic Plan
Correspondence from Brock University's Government & Community
Relations Department including Brock's Community Engagement
Strategic Plan is attached.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni abstained from the
vote).
9.3. 5G Health Concerns
Attached is correspondence from Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation,
Science and Industry in response to the letter from the City Clerk (also
attached) regarding the 5G Health concerns.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council receive the correspondence from
Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry in
response to the letter from the City Clerk regarding 5G health concerns;
and furthermore that the Clerk request that he be informed of the
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's (ISED)
assessment of the antenna siting procedures and that the City be
consulted, if required, on any proposed changes to ensure its regulatory
regime remains effective in the context of the deployment of 5G.
Carried Unanimously
9.4. Downtown BIA -Additional Members
The Downtown BIA is seeking Council's approval to appoint 3 additional
members to the Board to fill their current vacancies.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the appointments of Starr
Bowes, Kim Snyder and Glen Sparks for the remainder of the 2018-
2022 term.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council approve the appointments of
Starr Bowes, Kim Snyder and Glen Sparks for the remainder of the
2098-2022 term.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict of
interest and Councillor Carolynn loannoni abstained from the vote).
9.5. Canada US Border Openings -August Follow-up
Attached is an email from the Canada Border Services Agency
regarding students who must cross the border daily to attend school.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni abstained from the
vote).
9.6. City of St. Catharines - Resolution: Niagara Regional Police Service
Board
Attached is a resolution adopted by the City of St. Catharines regarding
the Niagara Regional Police Service Board police reforms.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni abstained from the
vote).
9.7. Town of Innisfil - Resolution regarding Casino Host Municipalities
Group Requests Engagement and Assistance
The Town of Innisfil sent the attached resolution to Premier Ford, on
behalf of the Casino Host Municipalities Group.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council support the resolution from the
Town of Innisfil regarding Casino Host Municipalities Group Requests
Engagement and Assistance.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni abstained from the
vote).
9.8. City of Mississauga -Amends noise bylaw to allow call to prayer
Attached is a letter from Hindu Forum Canada in response to the
amended noise bylaw in the City of Mississauga allowing "broadcasting
of the evening call to prayer from Local Mosques and other non-
residential buildings regularly used for worship, for the period of
Ramadan."
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni abstained from the
vote).
9.9. Town of Prescott: Border Closure Resolution
Resolution attached from the Town of Prescott regarding the border
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closure.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that Council receive and file the correspondence
for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni abstained from the
vote).
9.10. Surplus Residential Building Lot for Accessible Home
Sensity, a registered charity that provides services and supports to
people who are deafblind across Ontario would like to look for a single
residential lot (made available by the municipality, much like Habitat for
Humanity) in an urban setting to build a home using the principles of
universal design coupled specifically with modifications for people with
low vision.
RECOMMENDATION: To refer the matter to staff.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council refer the matter regarding surplus
residential building lots for accessible homes to Staff.
Carried Unanimously
9.11. September 2020 - Launch of Community Safety Zone in the City of
Niagara Falls
The Niagara Region is informing that they have launched one (1) new
Community Safety Zone beginning on September 8th, 2020 in the City
of Niagara Falls.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni abstained from the
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vote).
9.12. Letter from HCARN (Heavy Construction Association of Regional
Niagara)
Letter submitted on behalf of HCARN regarding the lack of tendering of
municipal infrastructure improvement projects during COVID-19.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni abstained from the
vote).
9.13. Emancipation Day
Attached is a resolution adopted by the City of Elliot Lake regarding the
Private Members Bill to have August 1st of every year as "Emancipation
Day" in Canada.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council support the Private Members Bill to
have August 1st of every year as "Emancipation Day" in Canada.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council support the Private Members
Bill to have August 1st of every year as "Emancipation Day"in Canada.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni abstained from the
vote).
9.14. Proclamation - Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Carlene Blackwood-Brown is requesting support from the City of
Niagara Falls by recognizing the month of October as Cybersecurity
Awareness Month.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City proclaim the month of October as
"Cybersecurity Awareness Month."
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the City proclaim the month of October as
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"Cybersecurity Awareness Month."
Carried Unanimously
9.15. Proclamation - Respiratory Therapy Week
Request for the City of Niagara Falls to recognize "Respiratory Therapy
Week" from October 25 - 31st, 2020.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City of Niagara Falls proclaim October
25 - 31st, 2020 as "Respiratory Therapy Week."
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the City of Niagara Falls proclaim October
25 - 31st, 2020 as "Respiratory Therapy Week."
Carried Unanimously
9.16. Proclamation Request - CN - Rail Safety Week
CN is requesting the support from the City of Niagara Falls by
recognizing "Rail Safety Week" from September 21 - 27, 2020. CN is
taking steps to protect its employees, communities, customers, vendors
and partners, in response to the unprecedented challenges associated
with the pandemic. CN continues to reinforce a strong safety culture
among its employees and remain committed in all efforts to educate the
public on rail safety.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City of Niagara Falls recognize "Rail
Safety Week" from September 21 - 27, 2020.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the City of Niagara Falls recognize "Rail
Safety Week"from September 21 - 27, 2020.
Carried Unanimously
10. RATIFICATION OF IN-CAMERA
a) Ratification of In-Camera
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council accept the offer to purchase
the secondary walking path into Corwin Park, located between 6462
Erwin Crescent & 6472 Erwin Crescent for$5,800.00 and that the fence
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be removed; and that Council also accept an offer to purchase Parts 10
& 11 on Reference plan 59R-16783 for$199,740.00 plus HST, subject
to adjustments.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni abstained from the
vote).
11. BY-LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-
law listed for Council consideration.
2020- A by-law to authorize the payment of$41,604,112.20 for General
89 - Purposes.
2020- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City
90 - employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by-laws.
2020- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2014-075, which amended By-law No.
91 - 79-200, to remove the holding symbol (H) on the lands located at the
northwest corner of Portage Road and Stanley Avenue, to permit them
to be developed (AM-2014-001).
2020- A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit additional lands to be
92 - used in conjunction with an existing commercial use and to recognise
several existing conditions (AM-2019-027).
2020- A by-law to prohibit certain uses of land in the area of the City of
93 - Niagara Falls regulated by Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended,
Willoughby By-law No. 395/66, as amended, and Crowland By-law No.
1538/1958, as amended.
2020- A by-law to exempt the property known as 5698 Main Street, being
94 - described as Part Lots 8 & 9 on Plan 653 and Part Lots 1 & 3 on Plan
269 designated as Part 1 on 59R16694, in the City of Niagara Falls,
from draft plan of condominium.
2020- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate
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95 - parking and traffic on City Roads. (Stopping Prohibited, Standing
Prohibited, Parking Prohibited, Stop Signs at Intersections, Designated
Lanes)
2020- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
96 - meeting held on the 15th day of September, 2020.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the by-laws be read a first, second and
third time and passed.
Carried (Councillors Lococo, loannoni and Thomson opposed by-law
#2020-93).
12. NEW BUSINESS
a) Niagara River Remedial Action Plan (RAP) - RAMSAR
DESIGNATION
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that staff bring back a report regarding the
RAMSAR designation for the Niagara River.
Carried Unanimously
b) Amendment to Obstruction By-law - re: Lundy's Lane Driving
Range
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council direct staff to bring back an
amendment to the streets by-law, 2002-064 to allow staff to enforce the
shooting of golf balls onto city streets and sidewalks.
Carried Unanimously
c) Zoning Approval -Sunset Clause
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that Council direct staff to bring back a report
regarding the zoning approval sunset clause.
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Carried Unanimously
d) Drinking in Public Places
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that staff bring back a report regarding drinking in
public places as per recent changes to the provincial legislation.
Carried Unanimously
13. ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the meeting be adjourned at 8:55 pm.
Carried Unanimously
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