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COUNCIL PRESENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
MINUTES
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Council Chambers/Zoom App
Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Chris Dabrowski,
Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Vince Kerrio,
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Wayne
Thomson (all present through Zoom App)
Ken Todd, Alex Herlovitch, Bill Matson, Carla Stout, Ed Lustig, Erik Nickel, Jim
Boutilier, Jon Leavens, Kathy Moldenhauer, Serge Felicetti, Tiffany Clark,
Trent Dark
1. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL
1.1. Resolution to go In -Camera (Resolution updated)
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council enter into an In -Camera
session.
Carried Unanimously
2. CALL TO ORDER
0 Canada: Performed by: Isabella Milano (recorded version)
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1. Council Minutes of January 19, 2021
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the minutes of January 19, 2021 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 Vince Kerrio indicated a conflict of interest to the following
agenda items:
• Item #7.1 - PBD -2021-05 (Re: Proposed 38 room satellite
Accomodation)
• Item #9.8 - MW -2021-10 (Centre Street - Temporary Sidewalk
Cafe Review - 2021 Season) (owns property in the area - legal
opinion received from Italia Gilbert).
b) Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict to Item #8.1 (2021 Operating
Budget) re: Niagara Falls Art Gallery as she sits on the board as a
resident and they were included as a fee for service in the budget.
5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences on the passing of Michael Ugulini,
uncle of Jim Ugulini of Niagara Regional Broadband Network (NRBN)
and brother of Mayor Terry Ugulini; Luigi Giancola, father of retired City
employee Antoinetta MacWhirter and Rose Kerrio, mother of fellow City
Councillor Vince Kerrio.
b) Mayor Diodati recognized the recent event, Bell Let's Talk Flag
Raising:
• It was held on Thursday, January 28th, 2021.
• In partnership with the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee.
• Raise awareness for mental health as there never has been a
more important time.
• Check on your loved ones/ family/ friends.
c) Mayor Diodati recognized the following event/holiday:
• Valentine's Day - Virtual Valentine
• Happy Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14th.
• Family Day - Monday, February 15th:
• Check out our family fun days online at niagarafalls.ca
• Activities for you and your family to:
o Get active
o Get creative
o Get cozy
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• Contests/prizes and more!
d) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021.
6. DELEGATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
6.1. Niagara Parks Commission
David Adames, CEO of the Niagara Parks Commission, along with
Sandie Bellows, Chair of Niagara Parks, presented a brief update to
Council respecting Niagara Park's initiatives.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council accept the presentation made
by David Adames, CEO of the Niagara Parks Commission and Sandie
Bellows, Chair of Niagara Parks and to provide a link to NPC from our
website.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lori Lococo was not present for the
vote).
7. PLANNING MATTERS
7.1. PBD -2021-05 (Additional comments and presentation added;
Request for Deferral added)
AM -2019-022, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
Application
5359 River Road (Grandview Inn)
5287, 5401, 5411 and 5427 River Road and 4465 Eastwood Crescent
(Proposed Satellite Accommodation)
Proposal: Proposed Satellite Accommodation in Conjunction with
an Inn (Grandview Inn)
Owner: 1907782 Ontario Inc. (John Pinter)
Agent and Applicant on Behalf of the Owner: NPG Planning
Solutions (Heather Sewell)
The report recommends that Council approve the Requested Official Plan
and Zoning By-law amendment application, in part, to permit the use of
4465 Eastwood Crescent only as satellite tourist accommodation for the
existing Grandview Inn at 5359 River Road, subject to the recommended
Official Plan and zoning by-law changes outlined in this report.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council made a motion to defer this
report to a later date and to cease and desist the unlicenced operations
of the property.
Carried (Councillor Campbell and Councillor Lococo were opposed to
the vote and Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict).
7.2. PBD -2021-06 (Additional comment from resident and
correspondence from DOCA - Department of Consultation and
Accommodation and presentation added)
AM -2020-011, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
Application
South west corner of McLeod Road and Alex Avenue
Proposal: Five, 3.5 Storey Apartment Buildings with a Total of 108
Units
Applicant: M5V Inc. (Sherard McQueen)
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the Official Plan amendment to amend
Special Policy Area 48 to permit the land to be development with
Residential Uses in accordance with the policies of the McLeod
Road Intensification Corridor; and,
1. That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application
to rezone the land a site specific Residential Apartment 5C
Density (R5C) zone to permit five, 3.5 storey apartment buildings
with a total of 108 units, subject to the providing a minimum 10
metre building setback for the south property line and a 1.5m
landscape strip between parking spaces proposed in the front
yard and Alex Avenue, and limiting the maximum building height
to 10.8 metres.
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building and Development, gave
an overview of the background report PBD -2021-06.
The following residents spoke in opposition of the application:
• Greg Foley, of 7358 Lakewood Crescent.
• John Roberto, of 7346 Lakewood Crescent.
• Sandra Lane, 7352 Lakewood Crescent.
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Rocky Vacca, on behalf of the applicant, made a presentation in support
of the application. Heather Sewell, NPG provided comments to support
the proposal.
The Public Meeting was closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved as
recommended with a 7.5 metre setback on the side yard and to include
Greg Foley, John Roberto, Sandra Lane and any other resident abutting
the property, in the site plan process; furthermore, that the Niagara
Region be contacted to conduct a study to allow for a traffic light at the
intersection of McLeod Road and Alex Avenue.
Carried (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was opposed to the vote).
8. PRESENTATION
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo began to chair this portion of the meeting.
8.1. 2021 Operating Budget (Presentation added)
Tiffany Clark, Director of Finance, will be presenting the 2021 Operating
Budget to Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that the monies being paid to Spark Niagara for
the administration of NFRIH be suspended until the completion of both
the DSBN lawsuit and the NRP police investigation and that the City
engage KPMG, that initiated the audit of the DSBN that led to the civil
lawsuit and to do an independent forensic audit of NFRIH and Spark
Niagara and that FedDev be notified of this motion.
Motion defeated.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that a staff report be brought back to Council
to include recommendations for creating a budget committee in place for
2022 and to investigate what other municipalities have a similar
committee.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Jim Diodati, Seconded by Councillor
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Vince Kerrio that:
1. That Council approve the recommended budget changes outlined in
option #1 and the other mitigation options outlined in the presentation,
and approve an overall annual operating budget increase of $23.75 to
the average residential household for 2021;
2. That Council redefined the OLG priorities to exclude property tax
relief and commit to a strategy of reducing the OLG tax subsidy by 50%
of the new Taxation growth per year beginning in 2022 with those funds
to be converted to future capital investments;
3. And further that the service level decision regarding the Indoor
Aquatics Centre at MacBain Centre be deferred until such time as staff
has had an opportunity to review the results of the expressions of
interest and report back to Council in March.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lori Lococo was opposed to the vote).
NOTE: Councillor Lococo declared a conflict of interest to this motion at
the March 2, 2021 Council Meeting as she sits on the board of the
Niagara Falls Art Gallery as a resident and they were included as a fee
for service in the budget).
8.2. 2021 Parking Budget
Tiffany Clark, Director of Finance, was available to respond to any
questions.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that Council approve the 2021 Parking Budget.
Carried (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was opposed to the vote).
9. REPORTS
9.1. F-2021-11
Increase to Low Income Seniors' Property Tax Rebate
The report recommends to increase the Low Income Seniors' Property Tax
rebate from $40 per applicant per year to $80 per applicant per year based
on the recommendation of the City of Niagara Falls Senior Advisory
Committee.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the report be approved as
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Carried Unanimously
9.2. F-2021-12 (Report added)
2021 Boards and Commissions, Fee for Service, Grants and
Honorariums Recommendations
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the recommended 2021 funding levels for
existing organizations the City funds as illustrated by staff on
attachment 2 — "Boards and Commissions, Fee for Service,
Grants and Honorariums 2021 Asks and Recommendations" for a
total increase over 2020 funding levels of 1.53% or $103,751.
2. That Council continue the previous strategy of not entertaining
any new grants given the financial constraints the City is facing in
funding its own operating and capital expenditures, and need to
reduce the infrastructure deficit.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
9.3. HR -2021-02 (Report and memo added)
Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, and
Anti -Racism Advisory Committee
The report recommends that Council approve the named candidates listed
within this report as official members of both Advisory Committees for the
remaining term of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that the following candidates be appointed to the
Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee:
1.Erden Ertorer 2. Nkiru Nwagbo 3. Elizabeth Grimmond 4. Matthew
Aiello 5. Marla Terrberry-Portfilio 6. Melissa Gray and that up to 3 more
candidates also be added to the committee at a later date; furthermore,
that the following 6 members of public, 1.Katy Kumar 2. Angel Tran 3.
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Donna Brown 4. Sherri Darlene 5. Janet Madume 6. Saima Abbasi be
appointed to the Anti -Racism Advisory Committee and further that one
member of the MYAC (Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee) be
appointed to the committee.
Carried Unanimously
9.4. L-2021-03
Encroachment Agreement with the City
4751 Morrison Street and encroachments into the Morrison Street
road allowance (Reda Realty Inc.)
Our File No. 2020-187
The report recommends the following:
1. That Reda Realty Inc. be permitted to continue its existing
encroachments onto the City's road allowance, being a portion of
Morrison Street which abuts 4751 Morrison Street, as shown in
Schedules "A" and "B".
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the required
Encroachment Agreement.
3. That the City Solicitor is authorized to register the Encroachment
Agreement on title to 4751 Morrison Street and the applicable
parcel for the affected portion of Morrison Street in the Land
Registry Office.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
9.5. MW -2021-09
Garner Estates — Follow-up Review
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the short and long term action items
summarized in this report.
2. That Council approve the installation of all -way stop controls at
the intersections of St. Michaels Avenue at Westport Drive; St.
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Michaels Avenue at Glavcic Drive; Parkside Road at Westport
Drive; and Parkside Road at Glavcic Drive.
3. That Council direct staff to provide a post -implementation report
of these action items and their affects on traffic operations.
4. That Council direct staff to undertake a thorough review of the
City's Traffic Calming Policy to ensure it is still servicing the
residents of Niagara Falls as originally intended.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
9.6. MW -2021-11
Clifton Hill — Parking Controls
The report recommends the following:
1. With the removal of paid parking, the parking controls on Clifton
Hill be revised to reflect the following:
A. a stopping prohibition with a tow away zone designation be
established on the south side of Clifton Hill between Victoria
Avenue and Falls Avenue;
B. a stopping prohibition with a tow away zone designation be
established on the north side of Clifton Hill between Victoria
Avenue and Oneida Lane; and,
C. a parking prohibition be established on the north side of Clifton
Hill between Oneida Lane and Falls Avenue, except at the
WEGO transit stop, which is to be a standing prohibition.
2. That Council pass the corresponding amending bylaw on today's
agenda.
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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
9.7. MW -2021-14
Clifton Hill Sidewalk Widening Update
The report recommends that Council receives for information Report
MW -2021-14 pertaining to an update on the status of the Clifton Hill
Sidewalk Widening project.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
9.8. MW -2021-10 (Additional support letters added)
Centre Street — Temporary Sidewalk Cafe Review 2021 Season
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council receive for information report MW -2021-10 including
the five alternatives considered in order to facilitate temporary
Sidewalk Cafes on Centre Street for the upcoming 2021 sidewalk
cafe season; and further,
2. That Council support the conversion of Centre Street to one-way
operations (alternative #4) thereby directing Staff to proceed with
implementation of temporary roadway barriers to allow sidewalk
cafes to be installed at the three locations as noted in this report for
duration of the 2021 sidewalk cafe season (May 1, 2021 to
September 31, 2021); and further,
3. That Council authorize an upset limit of $20,000 from account 11-3-
342010-040000 Traffic Control Services - Contracted Services
dedicated for expenditures related to the temporary conversion of
Centre Street to one-way operations.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
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Councillor Carolynn loannoni that the report be approved as
recommended and that staff review options to rent and purchase
decorative barriers up to the amount of $35,000.00.
Carried (Councillor Wayne Thomson was opposed to the vote and
Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict).
9.9. MW -2021-13
Proposed Parking Fine Increase Update Report
The report recommends that council approve the implementation of fine
increase for 2021 effective immediately
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that Council approve the implementation of fine
increase for 2021 effective immediately.
Motion defeated (Councillors Campbell, Dabrowski, loannoni, Lococo,
Strange were all opposed).
9.10. PBD -2021-07
Revitalization Grant Application under the Historic Drummondville
CIP — DRU -2020-001, 5528 Ferry Street, (formerly 5510-5526 and
5536 Ferry Street, 5916 Allendale Avenue, 5943 Stanley Ave, and a
vacant parcel on Stanley Avenue).
Applicant: La Pue International Inc. (Pawel Fugeil)
The report recommends should Council support the request by La Pue
International Inc. to amend the Revitalization Grant Agreement to allow
for a phased Revitalization Grant under the Historic Drummondville CIP,
it is recommended that:
1. Council pass the By-law authorizing the execution of an amended
and restated Revitalization Grant Agreement between La Pue
International and the City as attached to this evening's agenda;
and
2. that the revitalization grant request be forward to the Niagara
Region for support under the Smart Niagara Incentive Program
(SNIP).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended.
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Carried Unanimously
10. 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.
F-2021-09
Monthly Tax Receivables Report — December
The report recommends that Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables
report for information purposes.
MW -2021-12
Assumption of Various Subdivisions
The report recommends that City Council formally assume Deerfield Estates
Phases 9 (Stages 1, 2A, 2B & 3)- Plan 59M-384, Deerfield Estates Phases 10 -
Plan 59M-413 , Windy Lane- Plan 59M-407, Chippawa West Phase 2 Stage 2 -
Plan 59M-414, Optimist Park- Plan 59M-401 & Southgate Estates- Plan 59M-
427.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the reports are approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
11.1. Correspondence from Niagara Region
1) Niagara Official Plan - Steps and Directions Moving Forward
2) Regional Report CSD2-2021: Approval of 2021 Interim Levy
Dates and Amounts
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously
11.2. Bill C-213: The Canada PharmaCare Act - Follow up request
This is a reminder to follow-up on a request email sent in November
2020 regarding my Private Member's Bill C-213, An Act to Enact the
Canada Pharmacare Act.
RECOMMENDATION: For Council's Consideration.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously
11.3. Town of Bracebridge Resolution - Infrastructure Funding
Attached is a resolution from the Town of Bracebridge regarding
Infrastructure Funding.
RECOMMENDATION: For Council's Consideration.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that Council support the resolution from the
Town of Bracebridge regarding Infrastructure Funding.
Carried Unanimously
11.4. Downtown Board of Management
Attached is a letter from the Downtown BIA's Chairman, Ron
Charbonneau, regarding the state of officers for the Downtown Board of
Management.
RECOMMENDATION: For Council's Consideration.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
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Councillor Mike Strange that Council approve the Downtown Board of
Management's recommendation to add Jon De Luca as a member of the
board.
Carried Unanimously
11.5. Downtown Board of Management / BIA 2021 Budget
Correspondence from Tony & Rob Barranca has been added to the
agenda at their request. Also included is a follow-up email from the
BIA's Executive Director with some clarification surrounding their recent
Annual General Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that staff bring back correspondence from
the Downtown BIA regarding the 2021 AGM to provide details on how
the invitations went out, whom participated in the AGM and how the
voting was conducted to approve the 2021 budget.
Carried Unanimously
11.6. Proclamation Request - Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day
The Canadian PSW Network is requesting the City of Niagara Falls to
grant an official proclamation for Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day
on May 19th, 2021.
PSWs have selflessly and tirelessly provided care to our community's
most vulnerable through an
extraordinarily challenging year, a year made more precarious by a
pandemic the likes of which many of us have never seen. Through all of
this they have been, and continue to remain, steadfast and true. They
have given so much of themselves every day, sacrificing their own
health, safety, time with their families, even their lives to ensure the
safety and care of our seniors and vulnerable.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council approve the request to have the
City of Niagara Falls grant an official proclamation for Personal Support
Worker (PSW) Day on May 19, 2021.
Carried Unanimously
11.7. Thank you letter - from MP Tony Baldinelli
MP Tony Baldinelli extended his gratitude to Niagara Falls Council for
supporting the implementation of the 988 Crisis Line.
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
11.8. Flag -Raising Request - Children's Mental Health Awareness Week
This year, Children's Mental Health Awareness Week will run from
May 3 -7. Pathstone Mental Health is hoping the City of Niagara Falls
would help celebrate the week and bring awareness to children's mental
health, especially during these most difficult times, by raising the
CMHAW flag for the week. In previous years the flag has been raised
on the Monday and flies for the duration of the week. The consideration
and support of the City would be very much appreciated.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council approve the request to
recognize Children's Mental Health Awareness Week from May 3 - 7,
2021 by raising the CMHAW flag for the week.
Carried Unanimously
11.9. Recreational Minor Hockey Association of Niagara Falls — Request
for waiver of Ice Rentals
RMHA is requesting that Council consider waiving ice rental fees in the
amount of $9,812.85.
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RECOMMENDATION: That the matter be referred to staff for a report.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council approves waiving the ice rental fee
in the amount of $9,812.85.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council direct staff to bring back a
report on outstanding amounts owed by other recreational groups.
Carried Unanimously
11.10. Upper Canada Consultants — Beaver Valley Corridor: Request to
Remove Conditions of Approval to the Subdivision Agreement
RECOMMENDATION: For Council's Consideration.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that condition #24 be removed from the
Beaver Valley Corridor Subdivision Agreement so as to no longer
require the installation of fire sprinklers for residential dwellings on
Street B.
Carried Unanimously
11.11. Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF) -Amending Agreement
No. 2
• The amendment extends the date of the PTIF Agreement until
March 31, 2023.
• The MTO requires a copy of the by-law, on tonight's agenda,
authorizing the Amending Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council pass the Execution By-law to
amend the PTIF agreement.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council pass the Execution By-law to
amend the PTIF agreement.
Carried Unanimously
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12. RESOLUTIONS
12.1. Resolution - Municipal Transit Enhanced Cleaning (MTEC)
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls
supports requesting additional financial assistance under the Transfer
Payment Agreement for Municipal Transit Enhanced Cleaning to assist
with the municipality's public transit health and measures incurred on or
after April 1, 2020 and on or before December 31, 2020.
AND FURTHER that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minister
Transportation, Carolyn Mulroney in addition to a reporting template
completed by our Municipal Treasurer and the signed Transfer Payment
Agreement for MTEC.
Carried Unanimously
12.2. Resolution - Safe Restart Agreement (Transit) - Phase 2
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls
supports requesting additional financial assistance under Phase 2 of the
Safe Restart Agreement stream to address COVID-19 municipal transit
pressures for Phase 2, incurred from October 1, 2020 to March 31,
2021.
AND FURTHER that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minister
Transportation, Carolyn Mulroney in addition to a reporting template
completed by our Municipal Treasurer.
Carried Unanimously
13. RATIFICATION OF IN -CAMERA
a) Ratification of In -Camera
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that direction to staff be given regarding the
CAO recruitment process;
and that Report L-2021-02 be approved as follows:
1. That Council accept the offer of 2717981 Ontario Inc. to purchase
the lands for $153,000.00 in accordance with the Agreement of
Purchase and Sale attached hereto as -Attachment "D".
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2. That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute the
Agreement of Purchase & Sale, and to affix the corporate seal.
3. That the City Solicitor, or in his absence, the Chief Administrative
Officer, or his designate, is authorized to execute all other
documentation and take whatever steps necessary to carry out
Recommendation 1 and complete the transaction.
AND, that direction to staff be given regarding how to proceed with an
upcoming LPAT hearing related to the future development of 4210
Lyon's Creek Road, Chippawa.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni abstained from
voting).
14. BY-LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-
law listed for Council consideration.
2021- A by-law to establish a Special Covid-19 Pre -authorized Payment Plan
15 - from February 16, 2021 to January 16, 2022.
2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2014-65, being a By-law to establish a
16 - System of Administrative Penalties respecting the stopping, standing or
parking of vehicles in the City of Niagara Falls.
2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate
17 - parking and traffic on City Roads. (Stopping Prohibited, Standing
Prohibited, Parking Prohibited, Parking Meter Zones)
2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate
18 - parking and traffic on City Roads. (Yield Signs at Intersections, Stop
Signs at Intersections)
2021- A by-law to enter into an agreement with the Ministry of Transportation
19 - related to funding under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds.
2021- A by-law to enter into an agreement with the Ministry of Transportation
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20 - related to the provincial Transfer Payment Agreement for Municipal
Transit Enhanced Cleaning (MTEC).
2021- A by-law to enter into an agreement with the Ministry of Transportation
21 - related to funding under Phase 2 of the Safe Restart Agreement.
2021- A by-law to appoint a Drainage Superintendent pursuant to The
22 - Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990.
2021- A by-law to authorize the execution of a revised Revitalization Grant
23 - Agreement with La Pue International Inc., respecting a Revitalization
Grant to the owner of lands located within the Historic Drummondville
Community Improvement Project Area.
(attachment to the by-law updated)
2021- A by-law to prohibit or regulate the placing or erecting of signs, notices,
24 - and advertising devices on public and private property within the City of
Niagara Falls.
2021- A by-law to authorize the execution of Amending Agreement No. 2 with
25 - respect to the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund Phase One (Ontario)
Transfer Payment Agreement with the Minister of Transportation for the
Province of Ontario.
2021- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
26 - meeting held on the 9th day of February, 2021.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the by-laws be read a first, second and
third time and passed.
Carried (Councillor Lococo and Councillor loannoni were opposed to
by-law - 2021-16).
15. NEW BUSINESS
a) Pop-up Skating Rink - Fernwood Subdivision
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that staff work with the residents of
Fernwood Subdivision and maintain an ice surface that the residents
initiate within the neighbourhood park.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Wayne Thomson was absent from the
vote).
b) Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that Council recognize, acknowledge and respect
Indigenous Peoples by starting each Council Meeting with an
Indigenous Land Acknowledgement.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Wayne Thomson was absent from the
vote).
c) COVID-19 - Provincial Announcement (February 8, 2021)
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that staff receive clarification as to what
authority our Regional Public Health Officer now has as stated in
Premier Ford's press announcement on February 8, 2021.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Wayne Thomson was absent from the
vote).
d) Animal Control By -Law Update
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that staff come back to Council with an
updated Animal Control By-law changing the wording to include the term
"wild -life animals" and that they be prohibited by being fed by residents.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Wayne Thomson was absent from the
vote).
16. ADJOURNMENT
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