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05-11-2021Niagara fasll \ M1 i I) A COUNCIL PRESENT: MINUTES City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 4:00 PM Council Chambers/Zoom App Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Wayne Thomson COUNCIL ABSENT: COUNCIL LATE: 1. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL 1.1. Resolution to go In -Camera ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council enter into an In -Camera session. Carried Unanimously 2. CALL TO ORDER 0 Canada: Performed by: Sibilla Malekzadeh (Recorded version) 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3.1. Council Minutes of April 20, 2021 ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that the minutes of April 20, 2021 be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously 4. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Page 1 of 19 Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the current Council Meeting at this time. a) Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict of interest to Item #7.4 - Queen Street Promenade. 5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences on the passing of Maria Bryce, mother of Andrew Bryce of our Planning Department; Bradley Jenkins, step -son of Vince Moyer of Fire Services and to Kenneth Hoddgson, father of Roberta Hawkins of our Finance Department. b) Mayor Diodati updated Council and the public on the following events: Nurses Week • Thank you to all nurses caring for patients—especially now • Wednesday, May 12th – falls illumination in blue • Also Florence Nightingale's Birthday Opening of Fire Station 7 (video was shown) • Happy to announce the opening of our new station! • Thank you to our communications team for this amazing video! • Congratulations to Chief Boutilier, incoming Chief, Jo Zambito and all of our Niagara Falls firefighters. Vaccination Clinic at MacBain Community Centre • Continued rolling dates at the MacBain Centre • Returns Saturday, May 29th • Check niagarafalls.ca or Niagara Regional Public Health website for the latest groups of eligible residents to be vaccinated. Farmer's Market • Opens this weekend, Saturday, Mayl5th • 7AM- 1 PM • MacBain Community Centre Completion of Whirlpool Road Pedestrian Bridge (video was shown) • Will help allow users of Millenium Trail to continue to the Niagara Parkway Recreational Trail • Contractor is Rankin Construction • $2.5 million project • Expected to be open to public this summer City Council May 11, 2021 Page 2of19 • A lot of great social media feedback—people excited to use it! Clean Sweep • 121 volunteers • Close to 250 bags collected • Weather was great • Students took advantage, for their community service hours • Different this year— online registration • Tim cards provided to volunteers (they submitted their photos & details to our team) • Street Sweeping o May 17 start ■ 2 week blitz all over City of Niagara Falls o Contractors- busy with snow removal up North until end of April o Working with them on more dump -sites and smoother operations o 2 City -sweepers have focused on bike -lanes/ some main lines / side shoots done o Contractors will do subdivisions, rural & swarm rest of City o Main goal is to clean debris before it goes in to catch basins. o On track to be completed by end of May c) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 1, 2021. 6. PRESENTATIONS 6.1. Fire Station #7 - Thank you from the firefighters On behalf of the Niagara Falls Firefighters, Justin Canestraro, NFPFFA President, thanked City Council and Senior Staff for all of the efforts put forth to allow for the completion of Fire Station #7. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio that Council receive the presentation made by Justin Canestraro, NFPFFA President. Carried Unanimously 6.2. Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) On behalf of MYAC, Salony Sharma and Arul Dilwaria made a virtual presentation to Council proposing a Regional Youth Advisory Committee. City Council May 11, 2021 Page 3 of 19 ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council receive the presentation and report brought forth by MYAC and supports the request to have MYAC present to the Region. Carried Unanimously 7. REPORTS 7.1. CAO -2021-02 Niagara District Airport RFP The report recommends that: 1. Council endorse, in principle, seeking an interested private -sector partner to engage in a long-term lease for the operation and management of the Niagara District Airport, with the Town of Niagara -on -the -Lake maintaining control of the ownership of the land; and 2. Council endorse the issuance of a Request for Proposal for the operation of the Niagara District Airport as detailed in this report, and direct the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to continue to work with the CAOs for the City of Niagara -on -the -Lake and City of St. Catharines, the Chief Executive Officer for the Niagara District Airport (NDA) and representatives of the Airport Liaison Committee (ALC) on the Request for Proposal process. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously 7.2. F-2021-28 Delegation of Authority under the Municipal Act, 2001 s.357 (1) (d.1) for a Tax Relief Application for Sickness or Extreme Poverty to the Assessment Review Board of Ontario The report recommends the following: 1. That Council delegates the authority to the Assessment Review Board with respect to applications made under Municipal Act, 2001 section 357(1)(d.1) for tax relief for Sickness or Extreme Poverty. City Council May 11, 2021 Page 4 of 19 2. That the by-law delegating this authority be approved. 3. That a certified copy of the by-law be forwarded to the Registrar of the Assessment Review Board. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved as recommended and that staff make this information available to other agencies. Carried Unanimously 7.3. MW -2021-31 Brown Road — Bicycle Lane The report recommends the following: 1. That a westbound bicycle lane be designated on the north side of Brown Road between a point 50 metres east of Kalar Road and a point 35 metres east of Hackberry Trail; and, 2. That a No Parking restriction be established on both sides of Brown Road between a point 53 metres east of Kalar Road and a point 40 metres west of Shadbush Lane. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously 7.4. MW -2021-32 (Correspondence from business owners added) Queen Street — 2021 Promenade Proposal - Update The report recommends the following: 1. That Council receive for information the two attached requests from the Queen Street BIA (dated March 23, 2021 and April 27, 2021) requesting the following: a. the placement of eight (8) permanent road closure gates on Queen Street; b. road closures on Queen Street for two (2) blocks: Valley Way to St. Lawrence Avenue, and St. Lawrence Avenue to Crysler Avenue; City Council May 11, 2021 Page 5 of 19 c. updated road closures request on the affected blocks only during event times; d. financial support in the amount of $6,500; and further; 2. As recommended in MW -2021-26 that Council approve a pilot program in 2021 for the installation of four (4) gates necessary to close a single block of Queen Street between St. Lawrence Avenue and Crysler Avenue; 3. That road closures only be permitted on weekends, after 5:OOPM on weekdays, and only during event times when a Special Events/Road Use Permit has been obtained, starting in May 2021 and continuing to the end of December 2021; and further, 4. That Council approve 50% of the Downtown BIA funding request in the amount of $3,250 for costs associated with supply and installation of the gates at the St. Lawrence Avenue and Crysler Avenue intersections only; and further; 5. That Council direct Staff to report back to Council upon the completion of this pilot program with any findings, observations, comments, concerns, and recommendations in regards to the potential for future installations along the Queen Street corridor. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell that the recommendations within report MW -2021-32 be approved and that the business of Grand Central and D. J.'s be included in the planning of the gate installation. Carried (Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict and Councillor Carolynn loannoni was opposed to the vote). 7.5. MW -2021-33 Chippawa Boat Ramp Operational Review The report recommends the following: 1. That City Council receive for information Report MW -2021-33 and the attached public survey results pertaining to an operational review of the Chippawa Boat Ramp; and further, 2. That City Council direct staff to proceed with implementation of signage and enhanced parking enforcement at the Chippawa Boat Ramp; and further, City Council May 11, 2021 Page 6 of 19 3. That City Council restrict the Chippawa Boat Ramp facilities from swimming; and further, 4. That City Council include a project to develop a Chippawa Waterfront Recreation Plan for consideration as part of the 2022 Capital Budget process. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as recommended and that staff set up an ad-hoc steering committee to work with Municipal Works staff and resident Jay Mason and Councillor Wayne Thomson and decide as they move forward all aspects for a future waterfront recreation master plan along Chippawa Creek and to include St. John's Water Patrol; furthermore, that Councillors Strange and Dabrowski be included as part of the motion. Carried Unanimously 7.6. MW -2021-35 Former Parks, Recreation and Culture Building Proposed End Use Mark Richardson, Manager of Cemeteries Services, addressed questions of Council. The report recommends the following: 1. That Council repeal By -Law #2010-90 thereby removing the Heritage Designation from the subject property (7565 Lundy's Lane); and, 2. That the property be incorporated into the design and expansion of the Lundy's Lane Cemetery; and, 3. That site development details including installation of a central columbarium feature, memorial garden, gateway feature and historical signage (i.e. plaques) and updated cost estimates presented in this report be approved, in principal, by Council and included in the 2022 Capital Budget. City Council May 11, 2021 Page 7 of 19 ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Carolynn loannoni that the recommendations within Report MW -2021-35 be approved. Carried (Councillors Campbell, Lococo and Pietrangelo were all opposed to the vote). 7.7. MW -2021-36 Mountain Road Landfill End -Use Master Plan The report recommends the following: 1. That City Council receive for information Report MW -2021-36 regarding an update of the Mountain Road Landfill End Use Plan; and further, 2. That City Council support proceeding with an end-use master plan for the Mountain Road Landfill that includes Firemen's Park lands and City -owned lands located at 2430 Mewburn Road, and that consideration for this project be forwarded to the 2022 Capital Budget Review process. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved as recommended and to also negotiate with the Region for sole rights to the clean fill that may be proposed to this site. Carried Unanimously 7.8. PBD -2021-15 AM -2017-005, Licensing By-law for Vacation Rental Units and Bed and Breakfasts The report recommends that Council pass the Licensing By-law for Vacation Rental Units and Bed and Breakfasts and the amendment to the Municipal Accommodation Tax By-law on tonight's agenda. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by Councillor Carolynn loannoni that Council receive Report PBD -2021-15. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict of interest). City Council May 11, 2021 Page 8 of 19 ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by Councillor Carolynn loannoni that when considering Report PBD -2021- 15 and the subsequent by-law, that the licensing fee remain unchanged at $65.00 for tourist homes, vacation rental units and Bed & Breakfasts until such time as they are in line with the motel/hotel licensing fees. Motion Defeated (Councillors Campbell, Dabrowski, Strange, Thomson, Pietrangelo and Mayor Diodati were opposed to the vote and Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that Council approve the recommendations in the report. Carried (Councillor Lococo was opposed to the vote and Councillor Kerrio declared a conflict). 7.9. PBD -2021-020 AM -2019-012, Exemption Request to 2 -Year Waiting Period for a Minor Variance 6353 Carlton Avenue Owner: Pivotal Fine Homes Ltd. 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 Pivotal Fine Homes Ltd. to file an application to the City's Committee of Adjustment for the proposed development. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell that Report PBD -2021-020 be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously 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. City Council May 11, 2021 Page 9 of 19 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-2021-29 Final Tax Notice Due Dates for Residential, Pipeline Farmland and Managed Forest Assessment Classes The report recommends the following: 1. That June 30 and September 30 be approved as the 2021 Final Due Dates for the Residential, Pipeline, Farmland and Managed Forest Assessment Classes. 2. That August 31 and October 29 be approved as the 2021 Final Due Dates for the Commercial, Industrial and Multi -residential Assessment Classes. F-2021-30 2021 Property Tax Rates The report recommends that Council approve the 2021 Property Tax Rates. F-2021-31 Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario — Trust Funds Financial Statements December 31, 2018 The report recommends for the information of Council. L-2021-09 Encroachment Agreement with the City 4457 Ferguson Street and encroachments into the Hickson Avenue road allowance (Rena Vaturi, Yaffa Abihsira & Michel Abihsira) Our File No. 2020-200 The report recommends the following: 1. That Rena Vaturi, Yaffa Abihsira and Michel Abihsira (the "Owners") be permitted to continue their existing encroachments onto the City's road allowance, being a portion of Hickson Avenue which abuts 4457 Ferguson Street, as shown in Schedules "A" and "B". City Council May 11, 2021 Page 10 of 19 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 4457 Ferguson Street and the applicable parcel for the affected portion of Hickson Avenue in the Land Registry Office. MW -2021-30 Willoughby Gardens Subdivision - Regulatory Signs The report recommends that the regulatory signs outlined in this report be approved for the Willoughby Gardens subdivision. MW -2021-34 Award of Pavement Marking Tender RFT21-2021 The report recommends the following: 1. That Guild Electric be awarded Contract RFT21-2021 for the Supply of Materials and Services for Pavement Markings Using Truck Mounted and Small Machines (On Street); and 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreements. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio that the reports be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously 9. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 9.1. Resolution - City of Welland The City of Welland passed the attached motion regarding "Welland's Rescinding of the Transfer of Operating Authority of the Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport (NCDRA) and the Niagara District Airport (NDA). RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that Council receive and file the correspondence for information. City Council May 11, 2021 Page 11 of 19 Carried Unanimously 9.2. Resolutions from Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) Attached are resolutions from the NPCA regarding: 1) Trails 2) Expansion of the greenbelt 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 9.3. Resolution - Town of Pelham - Request to Niagara Region to Delay OP Update Attached is a resolution endorsed by the Council of the Town of Pelham at their April 19, 2021 meeting. 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 9.4. Resolution - Town of Lincoln - Climate Change Adaptation Plan and Crisis Attached is a resolution from the Town of Lincoln regarding the climate change adaptation plan and crisis. 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. City Council May 11,2021 Page 12 of 19 Carried Unanimously 9.5. Resolution - City of Brantford - Request to withdraw prohibition of golf. Attached is a resolution of Brantford City Council from its meeting held April 27, 2021 regarding a request to withdraw the prohibition of golf. 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 9.6. Resolution - Town of Fort Erie - Source Water Protection Legislation Attached is a resolution from the Town of Fort Erie regarding source water protection legislation. 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 9.7. Response from Niagara Region - City Recycling Initiative - Gold Box Program Attached is correspondence from the Niagara Region responding to the City of Niagara Falls' motion regarding a city recycling initiative and the gold box program. 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. City Council May 11, 2021 Page 13 of 19 Carried Unanimously 9.8. Regional Correspondence The following items have been sent from the Niagara Region for information. 1) Niagara Region Report PDS 19-2021 - Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control and Wet Weather Management (WWM) Program - 2021 Funding Recommendations 2) Niagara Region Report PDS 20-2021 - 2020 Reserve Water and Wastewater Treatment Capacities 3) Niagara Region Report CSD 23-2021 - 2021 Property Tax Policy, Ratios and Rates 4) Niagara Region Council Motion - Support Local Journalism and News Media 5) Double Direct Councillors RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council receive and file the correspondence for information. Carried Unanimously 9.9. Flag Raising Request - Niagara Pride Week Pride Niagara is reaching out to municipalities in Niagara to request participation in the annual pride flag -raising on Tuesday, June 1st. RECOMMENDATION: That the City of Niagara Falls approve the request to arrange a flag -raising ceremony on Tuesday, June 1st to recognize Niagara Pride Week. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell that the City of Niagara Falls approve the request to arrange a flag -raising ceremony on Tuesday, June 1st to recognize Niagara Pride Week. Carried Unanimously City Council May 11, 2021 Page 14 of 19 9.10. Letter from Attorney General Downey and Minister Clark: tools for municipalities to modernize the regulation of alcohol consumption The attached letter highlights some of the recent liquor licensing measures our government has taken to provide additional tools to municipalities to modernize the regulation of alcohol consumption. 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 9.11. Resolution - Town of West Lincoln - Request to Amend the Beds of Navigable Waters Act Attached is a resolution from West Lincoln to the Province regarding a request to amend the Beds of Navigable Waters Act. RECOMMENDATON: For Council's Consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that Council receive and file the correspondence for information. Carried Unanimously 9.12. Correspondence from Ontario Clean Air Alliance Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is launching a public engagement process on how Ontario can reduce its greenhouse gas pollution by phasing out its gas-fired power plants. 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 9.13. Niagara Food Banks - Media Release City Council May 11, 2021 Page 15 of 19 Niagara Food Banks raise concerns over the significant increase in the need for donations. RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that Council receive and file the correspondence for information. Carried Unanimously 9.14. 2021 Provincial Day of Action on Litter - Partner Guide The Minister of the Environment is sending correspondence as a follow- up to the 2021 Provincial Day of Action on Litter occurring on May 11, 2021 with a Partner Guide. 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 10. RESOLUTIONS 10.1. Resolution - AM -2019-012 That subject to subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O. Council consents to an exemption to the 2 -year waiting period for minor variances and thereby allows Pivotal Fine Homes Ltd. to file an application to the City's Committee of Adjustment for the development of the their Plan of Vacant Land Condominium that is regulated by By-law No. 2019-122. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council approve the resolution. Carried Unanimously 11. RATIFICATION OF IN -CAMERA City Council May 11, 2021 Page 16 of 19 a) Ratification of In -Camera ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by Councillor Carolynn loannoni that the City accept the offer of conveyance of land for $244, 230.00 plus HST, subject to adjustments, to purchase Part 9 on 59R-16783, within the Montrose Business Park; furthermore, that the City accept the offer of $270,000.00 plus HST to purchase Part 10 on Reference Plan 59R-16028, within the Montrose Business Park; furthermore, that the City accept the offer of $206,000.00 plus HST to purchase Parts 11 & 15 on Reference Plan 59R-16028, within the Montrose Business Park; furthermore, that direction be given to staff to report back on the Chippawa Town Hall update; furthermore that direction be given to staff to report back on options to repurpose the lands owned by the City along the hydro corridor from Kalar Road through to Charnwood Avenue and that Councillor Pietrangelo be appointed the Chair of the committee and that this committee include all of Council; and furthermore, that direction be given to staff to offer comments to the Ombudsman's Office with regards to a preliminary report to Council. Carried Unanimously 12. 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 set and levy the rates of taxation for City purposes, for 52 - Regional purposes, and for Education purposes for the year 2021. 2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City 53 - employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or municipal by-laws. 2021- A by-law to authorize the Assessment Review Board to exercise certain 54 - powers and functions of Council pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001 S. 357 (1) (d.1). 2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate 55 - parking and traffic on City Roads.(Speed Limits on Highways — (Part 4 — 80km/h), Speed Limits on Highways — (Part 2 — 60km/h), Parking Prohibited, Designated Lanes) City Council May 11, 2021 Page 17 of 19 2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate 56 - parking and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited, Stop Signs at Intersections) 2021- being a by-law to regulate and license vacation rental units and bed 57 - and breakfast establishments and to amend by-law 2001-31. 2021- A by-law to amend By-law 2018-104 being a by-law to set a Municipal 58 - Accommodation Tax. 2021- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its 59 - meeting held on the 11th day of May, 2021. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that the by-laws be read a first, second and third time and passed. Carried Unanimously 13. NEW BUSINESS a) Notice of Motion: Councillor Wayne Campbell has made a notice of motion with regards to a request of City Council to support a petition to the House of Commons to launch a study on Health on the merits of declaring a national emergency on mental health. b) Electric Charging Stations ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that staff come back with a report on a green strategy for city vehicles and electric charging stations and a fleet strategy on vehicle purchases, future development in the City including considerations for these types of charging stations. Carried Unanimously 14. ADJOURNMENT City Council May 11, 2021 Page 18 of 19 a) Adjournment City Council May 11,2021 ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio that the meeting be adjourned at 7:23 PM. Carried Unanimously yyor - City Clerk Page 19 of 19