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COUNCIL PRESENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
MINUTES
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 5, 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
Alex Herlovitch, Ed Lustig, Erik Nickel, Chief Jo Zambito, Jon Leavens, Kathy
Moldenhauer, Trent Dark, Bill Matson, Margaret Corbett, Heather Ruzylo,
Shawn Oatley
COUNCIL LATE: Councillor Mike Strange (arrived at 5:00 PM, open Council meeting began at
4:52 PM.)
1. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL
1.1. Resolution to go In -Camera
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council enter into an In -Camera
session.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Mike Strange was absent from the
vote).
a) By-law 2021-101 Added to agenda.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that By-law 2021-101 be added to the
Agenda, a by-law to appoint Erik Nickel, as Acting CAO, in the CAO's
absence.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Mike Strange was absent from the
vote).
2. CALL TO ORDER - 4:52 PM
0 Canada: Performed by: Tanisha Cheema (Recorded version)
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Indigenous Land Acknowledgement: Chief Stacey Laforme presented the
land acknowledgement (virtual presentation).
Mayor Diodati introduced Chief Stacey Laforme:
• With the aim of sharing information and educating our community on
land treaties and acknowledging the many land treaties that overlay the
City of Niagara Falls and Niagara Region, I now invite Chief R. Stacey
Laforme, Chief of Mississaugas of the Credit, to share testimony, as we
acknowledge and thank the Indigenous peoples who were stewards of
this land for a millennia before us.
• We look forward to continuing to build on our friendships, in harmony
and in shared gratitude for this special place we live in.
• Video recording was played.
• Mayor Diodati thanked Chief Laforme. Hearing voices from the
Indigenous Community remains important as this is a time for us to
listen and learn.
• We look forward to welcoming more Indigenous friends from our
community and amplifying their voices, through the opportunity to share
at the beginning of our Council Meetings, as we offer a land
acknowledgement and strengthen our friendships.
a) Motion to add an additional item to the open Council agenda pertaining
to a Code of Conduct matter.
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo chaired the meeting.
Councillor Mike Strange arrived at 5:05 PM.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that an additional item be added to the open
Council agenda pertaining to a Code of Conduct matter.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni abstained from the
vote).
ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Jim Diodati, Seconded by Councillor
Chris Dabrowski that Councillor Carolynn loannoni offer an apology
publicly for her comments made in the Niagara Falls Review on
September 23, 2021, that contravenes the Code of Conduct sections
13.1 and 15, and failing to do so, that Council file a Code of Conduct
complaint against Councillor Carolynn loannoni.
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Carried (Councillors Carolynn loannoni abstained from the vote and
Councillor Lori Lococo was opposed to the vote).
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1. Council Minutes of September 14, 2021
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the minutes of September 14, 2021 be
approved as recommended.
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 declared a conflict of interest to:
• Item #7.4 - MW -2021-68 - Road Closure Request - Downtown
BIA Winter Market (Spouse's former employer).
b) Councillor Victor Pietrangelo declared the following conflicts of interest:
• PBD -2021-53 - Future Strategic Growth Direction - (family owns
land identified in schedule 1 of the report).
• CD -2021-05 - Fee Waiver Report - Saint Paul High School
(NCDSB is his employer).
• #9.7 - Inter -Departmental Memo from City Clerk - School Board
Professional Development Day Request - (NCDSB is his
employer).
• #10.1 - Resolution - dealing with School Board PD Day Request
matter.
• PDS -36-2021 - Settlement Area Boundary Review - (family owns
land identified in the report).
c) Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict of interest to:
• Item #9.6 - Town of Fort Erie - Right of Passage along the Lake
Erie Shoreline (as he owns property in Fort Erie on the shoreline).
5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
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a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences on the passing of Charles "Chuck"
Thomson, brother of Councillor Wayne Thomson and long-time City of
Niagara Falls Firefighter.
b) Mayor Diodati recognized Councillor Lori Lococo for attending the
Niagara Falls Art Competition and the Monarch Ultra Run for Pollinator
Protection.
c) Mayor Diodati recognized Councillor Wayne Campbell for attending the
2021 United Nations International Day of Peace.
d) Mayor Diodati recognized Councillor Mike Strange and Councillor Victor
Pietrangelo for attending the Trillium Award Deliveries.
e) Mayor Diodati mentioned the following items:
2022 Budget Engagement
• Residents can visit the "budget engagement hub" on Let's Talk
page
• Letstalk.niagarafalls.ca
• Learn about how the budget works & how it impacts you
New Recreation, Culture & Parks Plan
• The plan will guide the City for the next 10 years
• Overview of outdoor recreation facilities, arts & culture, parks and
open spaces
• Again, I invite you to visit Letstalk.niagarafalls.ca
Season Opening of Canucks Junior B
• Puck drop FRI, Sept24th
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• Heater's Heroes
• Organized by Councillor Mike Strange
• Also attended by Councillors Pietrangelo and Thomson
• Congratulations on another successful event and the 10th
anniversary
100th Birthday – Evelyn Gavin
• Also attended by Councillor Thomson
• Neat story—he presented her with her 90th and they both joked
that they'd be back for her 100th! ... and they were!
• CN Eco Connexions Tree Planting
• Also attended by Councillor Dabrowski
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• 139 trees planted with partners and volunteers
• Truth & Reconciliation Day
• Thursday, SEPT 20th
• Moment of silence 9AM
• Flag raising "every child matters" flag & lowering of all flags
• Orange shirts & falls illuminated orange
• Learning opportunities / time to listen
• Grand Openings:
• Cheryl's Subs
• Giant Tiger
• Ride Skate Shop
• Sharleez Bridal
• CAO Jason Burgess update
• As you may have heard, our CAO was riding his bicycle & was
in an accident on the weekend.
• He is doing well, and at home recuperating.
• We wish him well in his recovery and appreciate that during his
recovery he is with us virtually tonight.
f) The next Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
6. PLANNING MATTERS
6.1. PBD -2021-55
AM -2021-012, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
Application
2788-2798 St. Paul Avenue
Applicant: 2704432 Ontario Inc. (Mohammad Alizadeh)
Agent: NPG Planning Solutions Inc. (Jeremy Tran)
5 Storey Building with 39 Apartment Dwellings
The report recommends:
1. That Council approve the Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendments as detailed in this report to:
a. permit a density of 150 units per hectare;
b. rezone to the Residential Apartment 5E Density (R5E)
zone to permit a 5 storey apartment building with 39 units,
subject to the regulations outlined in this report; and,
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2. That the amending zoning by-law include a Holding (H) provision
to require the filing of a Record of Site Condition with the Ministry
of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, prior to
development.
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building and Development, gave
an overview of the background report PBD -2021-55.
David Opie, of 6189 Harvey Street, spoke in opposition of the report
citing traffic and set -back issues expressing his opinion of the proposed
development not fitting in to the area.
Roseanne Morissette, of 2799 St. Paul Avenue, spoke in opposition of
the application citing egress and ingress concerns.
Jeremy Tran, Agent for application from NPG, shared his presentation in
support of the development.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended
and that staff include surrounding residents in the site plan process.
Carried Unanimously
7. REPORTS
7.1. CAO -2021-07
Vaccine Policy Update
The report recommends that Report CAO -2021-07 be received for
information.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Report CAO -2021-07 be received for
information and that staff be directed to provide Council with a
vaccination status update after November 15, 2021 to include the
percentage of City employees who are vaccinated.
Carried Unanimously
7.2. CD -2021-04
2022 Council Schedule
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The report recommends that Council approve the proposed 2022
meeting schedule.
Councillor Chris Dabrowski left the meeting at 5:55 PM.
Councillor Chris Dabrowski returned to the meeting at 5:57 PM.
Mayor Jim Diodati left the meeting at 5:57 PM.
Mayor Jim Diodati returned to the meeting at 6:00 PM.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council approve the proposed 2022
Council Meeting schedule.
Carried Unanimously
7.3. F-2021-52
Property Tax Penalty and Interest Rate
The report recommends that Council approve to reinstate the penalty
and interest rate for unpaid property taxes to 1.25%, this represents the
level that existed prior to the COVIDI9 pandemic effective and that this
change in rate become effective on January 1, 2022.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council approve to reinstate the penalty
and interest rate for unpaid property taxes to 1 %, for the next 6 months,
starting November 1, 2021 and that staff report back to Council in 6
months.
Carried Unanimously
7.4. MW -2021-68
Road Closure Request — Downtown BIA Winter Market
The report recommends:
1. That Council provide direction to staff for the approval of the
Downtown BIA's requested road closures from November 1, 2021
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to December 31, 2021 as outlined in report MW -2021-68; and
further,
2. That Council delegate approval of the event logistics, traffic
management and Special Event permitting conditions to the
Director of Municipal Works.
Councillor Lori Lococo had left the meeting (as she had declared a
conflict).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Report MW -2021-68 be deferred until later
in the meeting as the BIA was currently meeting.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was opposed and Councillor Lori
Lococo declared a conflict).
7.5. Councillor Victor Pietrangelo left the meeting as he had declared a
conflict.
PBD -2021-53
Future Strategic Growth Direction: Intensification Target
The report recommends:
1. That Council endorse the Regional forecast of 44,430 additional
people and 20,330 jobs for the City of Niagara Falls by 2051.
2. That Council endorse Option 2 to direct 65 percent of the City's
future housing growth be directed to the City's Built -Up area.
3. That Staff be directed to notify the Region of the preferred
intensification target to help guide the Region's upcoming
Settlement Area Boundary Review assessment.
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building and Development, made
a presentation to Council outlining Niagara Falls Strategic Growth
Direction: New Intensification Target.
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Councillor Carolynn loannoni requested a recorded vote (to 1st motion
below).
Councillor Wayne Campbell requested a recorded vote (to 2nd motion
below).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that recommendations in the report be
approved.
Motion Defeated (Councillors Campbell, Dabrowski, Kerrio, Strange,
Thomson and Mayor Diodati were opposed to vote and Councillor Victor
Pietranqelo declared a conflict).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council endorse the Regional forecast
of 44,430 additional people and 20,330 jobs for the City of Niagara Falls
by 2051 and that Council endorse Option 1 to direct 50 percent of the
City's future housing growth to the City's Built -Up area and that staff be
directed to notify the Region of the preferred intensification target to help
guide the Region's upcoming Settlement Area Boundary Review
assessment.
Carried (Councillor Carolynn loannoni and Councillor Lori Lococo were
opposed and Councillor Victor Pietranqelo declared a conflict).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that staff bring back a report regarding the
possibilities and options of Inclusionary Zoning. This would include
information such as: %, demographics, annual household income,
conditions, involvement of Region, consultation with Developers,
organizations and public and any other relevant information.
Furthermore, that staff be directed to tie this in with the Growth Direction
Report and the Housing Needs report that is forthcoming.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell That staff bring back a report regarding tiny
homes. This would include information such as:
• Type — prefabricated, built on site, on wheels, shipping
containers, etc
• House size and height
• Lot size
• Zoning requirements — setbacks, parking
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• Building Code and Planning Act requirements
• Service — water, sewer, electricity
• Permits
• Development Charges
• Rezoning or minor variance information
• Any other relevant information
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.
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.
CD -2021-05
Fee Waiver Application
Saint Paul High School — Food Trucks
The report recommends:
That Council approve the Fee Waiver Application for:
• Saint Paul High School - Annual Food Truck event in the amount of
$150.00 for the waiver of any Specific Location Daily Sales business
licence.
CD -2021-06
Civic Petitions Procedure
The report recommends that Council adopt the procedures outlined in this
report and direct staff to update Council's Procedural Bylaw as it relates to civic
petitions that are intended to form part of a Council agenda.
F-2021-50
2022 Schedule of Fees
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The report recommends that the Schedule of Fees as presented in the
attached schedule, be approved effective January 1, 2022.
F-2021-51
Monthly Tax Receivables Report — August
The report recommends that Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables
report for information purposes.
L-2021-21
Declare Surplus Lands and Sale
5925 Summer Street (Coronation Centre) & Parking Lot (Corner of Lowell
Avenue and Summer Street)
Our File No. 2021-88
The report recommends:
1. That in the event Council determines that it is in the public interest to do
so, Council declare 5925 Summer Street (Coronation Centre) & Parking
Lot (Corner of Lowell Avenue and Summer Street) (hereinafter referred
to as the "Subject Lands"), as outlined in yellow on Schedule "A", as
surplus to the City's needs and pass the by-law for that purpose.
2. That the City proceed with the listing of the property for sale with a real
estate agent under a listing agreement.
3. That the Mayor and City Clerk and Solicitor, be authorized to take
whatever steps and sign whatever documents are required to carry out
Recommendations 1 and 2.
MW -2021-63
Morrison Street — Bicycle Lanes
The report recommends:
1. That City Council receive report MW -2021-63 regarding new on -street
bicycle lanes on Morrison Street; and further,
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2. That Council pass a corresponding Bylaw on tonight's agenda to
designate a 1.5 metre bicycle lane on each side of Morrison Street
between Dorchester Road and a point 100 metres west of Drummond
Road.
MW -2021-64
Sunhaven Drive Parking Control Review
The report recommends:
1. That City Council receive report MW -2021-64 regarding a parking
control review on Sunhaven Drive; and further,
2. That Council approve of the establishment of a No Parking zone on the
south and west sides of Sunhaven Drive between a point 142 metres
east of Jubilee Drive and a point 70 metres north of Venus Crescent.
MW -2021-65
Drainage Superintendent Appointment — Nick Golia
The report recommends that Council appoint Nick Golia as the Drainage
Superintendent for the City of Niagara Falls.
MW -2021-66
Oakes Park Outfield Improvements
The report recommends:
1. That Council receive Report MW -2021-66 regarding a proposed contract
change order for Oakes Park Senior Baseball Diamond Outfield
Drainage Improvements; and further,
2. That Council authorize Staff to approve change orders to the contract
with Touchstone Site Contractors Inc. as part of the approved capital
project for the work totalling $219,000 plus applicable HST.
MW -2021-67
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Garner Park Basketball Court
The report recommends:
1. That City Council receive report MW -2021-67 including the attached
neighbourhood petition and summary of community feedback
concerning the Garner Park Basketball Court; and further,
2. That City Council direct Staff to install a multi -sport goal and children's
ball game goal at Garner Park; and further,
3. That City Council approve the expenditure and corresponding budget
amendment in the amount of $12,000 for the supply and installation of
the replacement fixtures with funding from the Municipal Works - Parks
Grounds Maintenance Operating Budget (Account 11-3-711000-
030000).
PBD -2021-54
DB -2021-001, Deeming By-law Application
Lot 20, Plan 29
Property known as 6352 High Street
Applicant: 12690748 Canada Inc.
The report recommends that Council pass the by-law appearing on today's
agenda to deem Lot 20, Plan 29, to no longer be within the registered plan of
subdivision.
Councillor Chris Dabrowski pulled MW -2021-67 to discuss in more detail.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that Report MW -2021-67 be approved as
recommended.
Carried (Councillor Chris Dabrowski was opposed to the vote).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that staff report back on the connectivity of bicycle
lanes to support the active transportation corridor.
Carried Unanimously
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9.3. Parking Restrictions - Concerned residents of Chipman Crescent -
Petition
Concerned residents of Chipman Crescent signed a petition addressing
their concerns over the parking restrictions on the street.
RECOMMENDATION: To Refer to Staff.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the matter pertaining to the parking
restrictions on Chipman Crescent be referred to staff.
Carried Unanimously
9.4. Special Occasion Permit Request - Tequila Expo, Niagara Falls
Pablo Tovar, Event Organizer, for the Tequila Expo is requesting that
the City of Niagara Falls declare the "Tequila Expo" on Saturday,
December 4, 2021 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre as "municipally
significant" in order to assist with obtaining a Special Occasion Permit
from AGCO.
The Tequila Expo is a cultural celebration of Mexico's number one
export spirit that involves food, entertainment and music.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council approve the request to declare
the "Tequila Expo" on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Scotiabank
Convention Centre as "municipally significant."
Carried Unanimously
9.5. Niagara Region Correspondence
The following items have been sent from the Niagara Region for
information:
1)Niagara Region Council Motion to Review and Amend Section 128
(Rate of Speed) of the Highway Traffic Act.
Please be guided by the attached letter .
2) Consultation Response and Further Policy Development on Niagara
Region Official Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the remainder of the reports under the Consent
Agenda be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Victor Pietranqelo declared a conflict to CD -
2021 -05).
9. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
9.1. Integrity Commissioner Report (IC -13443-0421 -
Peebles/Pietrangelo)
Attached, please find the Integrity Commissioner's letter dated
September 9, 2021 and the Final Report for the above -noted matter.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
A recorded vote was requested by Councillor Carolynn loannoni.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that staff forward a letter to the complainant to
inform of the cost of the Integrity Commissioner's investigation and
provide an opportunity to contribute any monies towards the cost.
Carried (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was opposed to the vote).
9.2. Resolution - City of St. Catharines - Provincial Nursing Shortage
The attached correspondence from the St. Catharines City Council is
regarding a Provincial Nursing Shortage. The resolution asks that the
City of St. Catharines call upon the Government of Ontario to
immediately identify and implement solutions to this crisis that will allow
the resumption of in-person learning for these children, possibly
including but not limited to greater incentives to retain qualified nurses
and the allowance of trained caregivers to fill these roles.
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
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Victor Pietranqelo declared a conflict).
9.6. Resolution - Town of Fort Erie - Right of Passage along the Lake
Erie Shoreline
The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie as its meeting of
September 20, 2021 passed the resolution regarding a request to the
Provincial Government to implement a right of passage along the Lake
Erie Shoreline.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict).
9.7. Inter -Departmental Memo from the City Clerk - School Board
Professional Development Day Request
Attached is a memo from the City Clerk regarding a request to ask
school boards in Niagara to schedule a Professional Development Day
on October 24, 2022, Municipal and School Board Election Day.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council pass the resolution appearing on
today's agenda related to requesting four school boards in Niagara to
schedule a Professional Development Day on October 24, 2022,
Municipal and School Board Election Day.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council pass the resolution appearing on
today's agenda related to requesting four school boards in Niagara to
schedule a Professional Development Day on October 24, 2022,
Municipal and School Board Election Day.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Victor Pietranqelo declared a conflict).
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9.8. Proclamation Request - Islamic History Month
The Canadian Council of Muslim Women Niagara Halton is requesting
Council to proclaim "Islamic History Month" from October 1st - 31st,
2021.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the request to proclaim
and acknowledge "Islamic History Month" from October 1st - 31st, 2021.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council approve the request to
proclaim and acknowledge "Islamic History Month" from October 1st -
31st, 2021.
Carried Unanimously
9.9. Proclamation Request - Respiratory Therapy Week
The Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) celebrates
Respiratory Therapy Week annually. This week-long celebration serves
to educate the public about the varied roles and responsibilities of
respiratory therapists and to raise awareness of the significant
contribution made by respiratory therapists across our health care
system. This year, Respiratory Therapy Week runs from October 23-29,
2021.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the request to proclaim
"Respiratory Therapy Week" from October 23-29, 2021.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council approve the request to
proclaim "Respiratory Therapy Week" from October 23-29, 2021.
Carried Unanimously
9.10. Proclamation and Flag -Raising Request - International Day for the
Elimination of Violence Against Women
Women's Place is requesting Council to participate in the 2021
Wrapped in Courage Campaign, which focusses on ending gender-
based violence in our community and beyond.
November 25th marks both the International Day for the Elimination of
Violence Against Women and the first day of the 16 Days of Activism
Against Gender -Based Violence. They are requesting that Council
proclaim November 25th as the International Day for the Elimination of
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Violence Against Women and raising a Wrapped in Courage flag on
November 25th to raise awareness and promote gender equality.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the request to proclaim
November 25th as the International Day for the Elimination of
Violence Against Women and raising a Wrapped in Courage flag on
November 25th to raise awareness and promote gender equality.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council approve the request to
proclaim November 25th, 2021 as thelnternational Day for the
Elimination of Violence Against Women and raising a Wrapped in
Courage flag on November 25th to raise awareness and promote
gender equality.
Carried Unanimously
9.11. Flag -Raising Request - Meals on Wheels Week
On behalf of the Board for Meals on Wheels, Niagara Falls and Niagara -
on -the -Lake, William Clark, Chairperson, is requesting Council to
approve a flag -raising to recognize Meals on Wheels Week from
October 3rd - October 9th, 2021.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the request to fly the Flag
from October 3rd to October 9th, 2021 to recognize Meals on Wheels
Week in Niagara Falls and Niagara -on -the -Lake.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council approve the request to fly the Flag
from October 3rd to October 9th, 2021 to recognize Meals on Wheels
Week in Niagara Falls and Niagara -on -the -Lake.
Carried Unanimously
9.12. Flag -Raising Request - Positive Living Niagara - HIV/AIDS
Awareness Week
Darryl Dyball, Coordinator for Positive Living Niagara is requesting that
Council approve a flag -raising for Monday, November 22, 2021 for
HIV/AIDS Awareness Week.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve a flag -raising for Monday,
November 22, 2021 for HIV/AIDS Awareness Week.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council approve a flag -raising for Monday,
November 22, 2021 for HIV/AIDS Awareness Week.
Carried Unanimously
9.13. Hindu Forum Canada - Request for Renaming a Street
Hindu Forum Canada is proposing a name change of one of the streets
in the Region to Guru Tegh Bahadur Street.
RECOMMENDATION: To Refer to Staff.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council refer the matter to staff
regarding the request to rename a street.
Carried Unanimously
9.14. Request to waive requirement for Commercial Parking Lot
business licence
RECOMMENDATION: That the request to receive an extension to
operate not be approved and that the property at 5926 Stanley Avenue
apply for a Commercial Parking Lot business licence and not be allowed
to operate until such a licence be granted, if applicable.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the request be granted to operate
without a Commercial Parking lot business licence for the property at
5926 Stanley Avenue.
Carried Unanimously
9.15. Lundy's Lane BIA - Changes to Board
The Lundy's Lane BIA is requesting Council to approve changes made
to the Board.
RECOMMENDATION: For Council's Consideration.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council approve the changes to the
Lundy's Lane BIA Board.
Carried (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was opposed to the vote).
10. RESOLUTIONS
10.1. Inter -Departmental Memo from the City Clerk - School Board
Professional Development Day Request
Attached is a resolution from the City Clerk regarding a request to ask
school boards in Niagara to schedule a Professional Development Day
on October 24, 2022, Municipal and School Board Election Day.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the resolution from the City Clerk of
Niagara Falls regarding a request to ask school boards in Niagara to
schedule a Professional Development Day on October 24, 2022,
Municipal And School Board Election Day, be approved.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Victor Pietrangelo declared a conflict).
11. RATIFICATION OF IN -CAMERA
a) Ratification of In -Camera
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council accept an offer to purchase Part
10 on Reference Plan 59R-16028, for $279,153.00 plus H.S.T.and that
Council accept an offer to purchase Parts 1 &3 on Reference Plan 59R-
16783 for $43,890.00 plus H.S.T.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Mike Strange abstained from the vote).
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 appoint an Acting Chief Administrative Officer.
101 -
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2021- A by-law to fees and charges for various services, licences and
102 - publications for the City of Niagara Falls.
2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the lands for
103 - a triplex dwelling (AM -2021-011).
2021- A by-law to designate Lot 20, Plan 29 to be deemed not to be within a
104 - registered plan of subdivision (DB -2021-001).
2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate
105 - parking and traffic on City Roads. (Designated Lanes)
2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate
106 - parking and traffic on City Roads. (Stopping Prohibited, Parking
Prohibited, Stop Signs at Intersections, Speed Limits on Highways Part
2 — 60 km/h)
2021- A by-law to appoint an Acting City Clerk.
107 -
2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City
108 - employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by-laws.
2021- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
109 - meeting held on the 5th day of October, 2021.
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 Unanimously
13. NEW BUSINESS
a) Indigenous Crosswalk
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that staff report back to Council on a
possible Indigenous Crosswalk in the City of Niagara Falls and to refer
the matter to the Fallsview BIA to see if they would choose an
appropriate crosswalk in the Fallsview area and to further explore cost
sharing.
Carried Unanimously
b) Traffic Concerns - Stanley Avenue and Lyons Creek Road
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Staff investigate traffic safety concerns at
the intersection of Stanley Avenue and Lyons Creek Road.
Carried Unanimously
c) Spooky Awards
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council encourage homeowners to
enter contest by decorating their homes and to have residents dress up
for Halloween as part of a costume contest; furthermore, request
$1000.00 from the budget to assist in covering the costs for the prizes;
furthermore, that the residents submit their pictures to the City and that
Council be encouraged to dress up in costume for the October 26, 2021
Council meeting.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent).
d) Traffic Light Request - Willodell Road and Lyons Creek Road
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council make a recommendation to the
Region that the "right -turn only" being recommended by the Region at
the intersection of Willodell Road and Lyons Creek Road, be replaced
with a traffic light as a better option, rather than a boulevard.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Victor Pietrangelo declared a conflict
and Councillor loannoni and Councillor Thomson were absent from the
vote).
14. ADJOURNMENT
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a) Adjournment
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the meeting be adjourned at 7:42 PM.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni and Councillor
Thomson were absent from the vote).
ayor City Clerk
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