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City Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Council Chambers/Zoom App at 4:00 PM
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Chris Dabrowski,
Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo,
Councillor Mike Strange, Counicllor Wayne Thomson
COUNCIL ABSENT: Councillor Carolynn loannoni
STAFF PRESENT: Erik Nickel, Alex Herlovitch, Bill Matson, Ed Lustig, Chief Jo Zambito, Jonathan
Leavens, Kathy Moldenhauer, Serge Felicetti, Trent Dark, Marianne Tikky,
James Sticca, Margaret Corbett, Heather Ruzylo, Shawn Oatley
1. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL
1.1. Resolution to go In -Camera (Updated)
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that Council enter into an In -Camera session.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor loannoni, Pietrangelo and Strange
were absent from the vote).
2. CALL TO ORDER
0 Canada: Performed by: Mila Neamtu
Land Acknowledgement and Traditional Indigenous Meeting Opening
• 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 Brian Kon who is
a local artist of Metis decent, an advocate and strong voice in the
Indigenous community, to share his 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 of Brian Kon shown.
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• 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.
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1. Council Minutes of October 5, 2021
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the minutes of October 5, 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 pecuniary interest to the following
cheques:
• Chq 447167, Sept 1, 2021 for $122.12, payable to herself
(expenses)
• Chq 00368-0058, Aug 30, 2021 for $2,333.33 (cheque payable to
Niagara Falls Art Gallery)
• Chq 00370-0042, Sept 13, 2021 for $364.07 (cheque payable to
Niagara Falls Art Gallery)
• Chq 00374-0053, Sept 23, 2021 for $2,333.33 (cheque payable
to Niagara Falls Art Gallery, which she sits on the board as a
director)
• Chq 00368-0029, Aug 30, 2021 for $3,250.00, payable to
Downtown Board of Management.
• Chq 00374-0026, Sept 23, 2021 for $21,000.00, payable to
Downtown Board of Management.
• Chq 00377-0029, Oct 4, 2021 for $100,000.00, payable to
Downtown Board of Management. (spouse's former employer).
• Also noted: Item #7.7 - The Niagara Falls Exchange Operating
and Business Plan - On page 37, it lists "Potential Partnerships
with Niagara Arts Showcase and Carmel Fine Art and Music
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Festival." Councillor Lococo was the Administrator of these
organizations. They have not been active since 2018. Councillor
Lococo does not have a conflict of interest any longer but
because they were mentioned in the report, she wanted to clarify
with this explanation.
b) Councillor Victor Pietrangelo declared a conflict of interest to the
following:
• Item #6.1 - Niagara Region Presentation - reconstruction of
Montrose/Lyons Creek, as family owns land that will be affected.
• Indicates a pecuniary interest to the following cheques:
o Cheque #00374-0025 and #00375-0003, payable to
DSBN, Spouse's employer.
o Cheque #00375-0004 and 00368-0057, payable to
NDCSB, Councillor Pietrangelo's employer.
c) Mayor Jim Diodati declared a pecuniary interest to cheque #447556,
payable to himself.
5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences on the passing of Robert Judge,
Father of Jim Judge of our Municipal Works Department.
Mayor Diodati also extended condolences on the passing of Sandie
Bellows, Chair, Niagara Parks Commission.
• City Councillor & Regional Councillor
• Falls was illuminated in pink on Monday, Octl8th in her honour
• Nickname "Hollywood"
• Loved chicken wings & pizza at Yanks
• NPC Power Plant opened under her leadership
• Will have a dedication ceremony in future
• Our best wishes to Spencer and Colton, her sons
b) Mayor Diodati recognized Councillor Lori Lococo for attending the Grand
Opening of the Green Door Project and to Councillor Wayne Campbell
for attending the Gharba Dance & Concert Greetings, the Virtual
Islamophobia & Racism presentation and the Diwali Lamp Lighting.
c) Mayor Diodati discussed the following events:
Remembrance Day Ceremony
• Thursday, November 11th at 10:45AM
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• Last year we did an outdoor ceremony to align with COVID
protocols
• This year we will once again host an outdoor ceremony
• Seating limited and distanced
• Face coverings requested if distancing can't be achieved
• Open to the public to attend
• Will be live -streamed at niagarafalls.ca
Fire Department Line of Duty Ceremony
• In memory of Fred Hall
• Also honoured our 11 past fallen members
• Also attended by Councillor Lococo, Councillor Thomson,
Councillor Pietrangelo
Grand Openings:
• Fortius Physiotherapy & Wellness Niagara
• Business Retirement:
• Fred & Lou's Barber Shop & Hairstyling
o Retirement after more than 50 years
o Also attended by Councillor Thomson
d) Mayor Diodati extended Halloween greetings to all.
e) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 16th,
2021.
6. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
6.1. Niagara Region Presentation -1-5 Year Transportation Capital
Budget Outlook
Carolyn Ryall, Director Transportation Services and Frank Tassone,
Associate Director, Transportation Engineering, shared a presentation to
review the 1-5 Year Transportation Capital Budget Outlook.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the presentation provided by the
Niagara Region, outlining the 1-5 Year Transportation Capital Budget
Outlook, be received for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Pietrangelo declared a conflict).
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7. REPORTS
7.1. R&C-2021-17
Recreation, Culture & Parks Plan
Consultants from Monteith Brown Planning, Todd Brown and Anand
Desai shared a presentation to discuss the City of Niagara Falls'
Recreation, Culture and Parks ten year plan.
The report recommends:
1. That Council approve the draft Recreation, Culture & Parks Ten
Year Plan.
2. And that staff report back to Council with a detailed formal
implementation plan to include timing and financial impact.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
7.2. MW -2021-72
Winter Sidewalk Maintenance Considerations
Erik Nickel, Director of Municipal Works and Marianne Tikky, Manager
of Municipal Roadways, shared a presentation regarding "Winter
Sidewalk Maintenance Considerations."
The report recommends:
1. That Council receive Report MW -2021-72 and the corresponding
presentation pertaining to Winter Sidewalk Maintenance
Considerations; and further,
2. That Council direct staff to proceed with Option 4B outlined in
Report MW -2021-72 being the preparation and implementation of
a Sidewalk Snow Clearing Bylaw, and related education,
communication, and assistance programs for enforcement
commencing at the start of the 2022/2023 winter season.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the report be received by Council and that
staff be directed to come back with a communication plan that will
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include public input from residents and from members of the Seniors
Advisory Committee and to go back to staff for contract estimates.
Carried Unanimously
7.3. MW -2021-75
City Of Niagara Falls Climate Adaptation Plan
James Sticca, Manager of Environmental Services and Dr. Jessica
Blythe, Assistant Professor at Brock University's Environmental
Sustainability Research Centre, shared a brief presentation each
regarding the City of Niagara Falls Climate Adaptation Plan.
Councillor Wayne Campbell left the meeting at 7:18 PM and did not
return.
The report recommends:
1. That City Council approve the City of Niagara Falls Climate
Adaptation Plan attached to Report MW -2021-75; and further,
2. That subject to approval of the Climate Adaptation Plan, Council
direct staff to prepare a follow-up report on the implementation
strategy for the plan, including considerations relating, but not
limited to: organizational responsibilities, governance, budget,
policy implications, and communications; and further
3. That preparation of implementation strategy incorporate
collaboration and input from other stakeholders including the Park
in the City Committee.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as
recommended and to include the agriculture industry as part of the
planning process.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that staff bring back a report regarding the City
of Niagara Falls considering a local tree by-law that would include:
other Niagara local area municipalities' by-laws; the Niagara Regional
by-law; zoning definitions for different environmental protection areas, a
tree inventory and to request a presentation to Council from the City's
forestry staff.
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Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo that staff contact the
Ontario Government to review the following policies: The Municipal Act;
The Forestry Act; The Planning Act and the Natural Heritage Reference
Manual as it pertains to the sections of the acts/policies regarding the
removal/destruction of trees, definitions of woodlands, density of trees,
zoning in EPAS, to lower the density of woodlands and any other
changes in which trees can be protected and reduce the negative
impact of climate change.
Motion denied as there was no seconder.
7.4. 2022 Budget - Initial Discussion (Verbal)
Jason Burgess, CAO, shared a presentation regarding the 2022 Budget.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that the CAO's presentation regarding the 2022
Budget be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
7.5. PBD -2021-60 (Report updated)
TARG-2021-002, Brownfield Tax Assistance and Rehabilitation
Grant Application
Lands adjacent to 3659 Stanley (former CN spur line)
Applicant: 2806598 Ontario Limited
Agent: Luciano Piccioni
The report recommends:
1. That Council approve the Tax Assistance and Brownfield
Rehabilitation Grant application for lands location adjacent to
3659 Stanley Avenue and further identified through this report
subject to the applicant meeting the program requirements
including entering into an agreement with the City.
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Tax
Assistance and Rehabilitation Grant Agreement.; and
3. That the Tax Assistance and Rehabilitation grant request be
forwarded to the Niagara Region for support under the Smart
Niagara Incentive Program (SNIP).
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
7.6. PBD -2021-61
UNESCO Global Geopark
Applicant: Geospatial Niagara-Ohnia: Kara Steering Committee
The report recommends the following:
It is recommended that Council not support or oppose the nomination by
the Geospatial Niagara-Ohnia: Kara Steering Committee to recognize the
Niagara Region as a UNESCO Global Geopark, and further;
To direct staff to work with industry stakeholders to undertake a more
fulsome review of the implications of the designation, its costs, benefits
and risks to Niagara Falls if the application is successful as part of its
regular review process.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council defer PBD -2021-61 to the
Council Meeting on November 16, 2021 so that the steering committee
could bring forth a presentation.
Motion Defeated (Councillors Dabrowski, Kerrio,Thomson, Diodati
opposed the vote) (Councillor Campbell was absent).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried (Councillor Lococo was opposed and Councillor Campbell was
absent).
7.7. R&C-2021-15
Niagara Falls Exchange Operating Plan
The report recommends:
1. To gradually phase in the Niagara Falls Exchange Business and
Operating Plan (2019) staffing recommendations.
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2. To approve the hiring of three new full time positions and part-
time staff to provide community programming, events, customer
service and facility services for the Niagara Falls Exchange.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
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 -2021-07 (Report has been updated to include request from Chippawa
Legion 396)
Fee Waiver Application
Niagara Falls Community Outreach Soup Kitchen — Food Drive
Chippawa Remembrance Day Ceremony
The report recommends that Council approve the Fee Waiver Applications for:
1. Niagara Falls Community Outreach Soup Kitchen — Food Drive taking
place on Saturday, November 27, 2021 in the amount of $1,175.20 for
the use of a city bus for this community event.
2. Chippawa Remembrance Day Ceremony — The Chippawa Legion 396 is
requesting road closure costs to be waived for the event held on
Sunday, November 7th, 2021 from 11:30 AM — 2:30 PM.
F-2021-53
Monthly Tax Receivables Report — September
The report recommends that Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables
report for information purposes.
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F-2021-54
Municipal Accounts
The report recommends that Council approve the municipal accounts totaling
$35,582,448.55 for the period August 27, 2021 to October 8, 2021.
HR -2021-09
Diversity, Inclusion and Anti -Racism / Discrimination Policy
The report recommends that Council approve the attached corporate policy
(400.44 Diversity, Inclusion and Anti -Racism / Discrimination Policy).
MW -2021-69
Tallgrass Avenue — Speed Control Review
The report recommends:
1. That the speed control plan consisting of two (2) speed cushions and
one (1) raised pedestrian crossover on Tallgrass Avenue between
Cinnamon Grove and Eclipse Way be approved and;
2. The construction of the speed cushions and raised pedestrian crossover
on Tallgrass Avenue is referred to the 2022 Capital Budget
deliberations.
MW -2021-70
Oliver Street — Speed Control Review
The report recommends:
1. That the speed control plan consisting of two (2) speed cushions on
Oliver Street between Welland Street and Gunning Drive be approved;
and,
2. The construction of the speed cushions on Oliver Street is referred to
the 2022 Capital Budget deliberations.
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MW -2021-71
Ridge Road — Speed Limit Review
The report recommends that the speed limit on Ridge Road between Montrose
Road and Morris Road be reduced from 70 km/h to 60 km/h.
MW -2021-73 (Letter from Lundy's Lane BIA added)
Lundy's Lane Streetscape Revitalization Update
The report recommends:
1. That Council receive Report MW -2021-73 and the corresponding
attachments summarizing the Lundy's Lane Streetscape Revitalizing
Phase 1 Budget and Expenditures, as well as forecasted timelines for
future Streetscaping and underground infrastructure Capital Works;
2. That Council authorize staff to allocate remaining funds from the
approved 2017 Capital Budget for Lundy's Lane Streetscape
Revitalization Phase 1 project to leverage additional Public Realm
Investment Program funding from Niagara Region and advance the
Lundy's Lane Trail Heads at Canal and OPG Canal Overpass
streetscaping projects; and further,
3. That Council authorize staff to work with the Lundy's Lane BIA to
establish a new funding agreement to reflect changes to the Lundy's
Lane Streetscape Revitalizing Phasing as a result of Regional
dependencies.
MW -2021-74
FCM Municipal Asset Management Program Project Application
The report recommends:
1. That Council direct staff to apply for Federal grant funding from the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Municipal Asset
Management Program (MAMP) for the following project:
a. Stormwater Management Pond Condition Assessment &
Rehabilitation Program Development
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MW -2021-76
Children's Memorial Walkway - Update
The report recommends that Council receive Report MW -2021-76 Children's
Memorial Walkway —Update for information.
PBD -2021-56
DB -2021-002, Deeming By-law Application
Block 29, Plan 59M-167
Property known as 7686 Dorchester Road
Applicant: Centennial Game & Fish Club.
The report recommends that Council pass the by-law appearing on today's
agenda to deem Block 29, Plan 59M-167, to no longer be within the registered
plan of subdivision.
PBD -2021-57
AM -2018-013, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
8004 Lundy's Lane
Applicant: 2351188 Ontario Inc. (Bernhard Peters)
Removal of Holding (H) Regulations
The report recommends that Council pass the by-law appearing on tonight's
agenda to lift the holding (H) regulation from 8004 Lundy's Lane which is
currently zoned R5C(H)-1078, to permit the existing motel to be converted into
a 52 unit apartment building.
PBD -2021-58
26CD-11-2021-004
6065 McLeod Road
Applicant: MV5 Inc.
Exemption to Plan of Condominium
The report recommends:
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1. That Council exempts the condominium description from approvals
required under Section 51 and Section 51.1 of the Planning Act for lands
municipally known as 6065 McLeod Road, as identified in Schedule 1, pursuant
to Sections 9(3)(b) and 9(7) of the Condominium Act;
2. That the Certificate of Exemption, required to be issued by the City under
Sections 9(3)(b) and 9(7) of the Condominium Act, be conditional on submission
to the City of the final condominium plan for compliance review with the
registered site plan agreement prior to registration; and
3. That Council pass the by-law on tonight's agenda.
PBD -2021-59
26CD-11-2018-002
Modification to Draft Approval Plan of Condominium (Phased)
4311 Mann Street
Applicant: Phelps Homes
Agent: James Warren
The report recommends:
1. That the Draft Plan of Condominium (Phased) for 4311 Mann Street be
draft approved subject to the modified conditions in Appendix A, to allow the
registration of the condominium plans to proceed in three (3) phases;
2. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the modified draft plan
as "approved" 20 days after notice of Council's decision has been given as
required by the Planning Act, provided no appeals of the decision have been
lodged; and
3. That a modified draft approval be given for three years, after which
approval will lapse unless an extension is requested by the developer and
granted by Council.
R&C-2021-16 (Revised policy updated and attachment #1 added)
Naming and Renaming of City Property Policy— Steve Ludzik Application
The report recommends:
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1. That Council approve the Recreation Committee's recommendation to
name the Press Box in Pad 1 at the Gale Centre in honour of Steve
Ludzik.
2. That Council approve the revisions to the Naming and Renaming of City
Property Policy.
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo requested to pull MW -2021-73 (Lundy's Lane
Streetscape Revitalization Update) from the Consent Agenda to further
discuss.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the recommendations in Report MW -2021-73 -
Lundy's Lane Streetscape, be approved and that the Lundy's Lane BIA's
overall streetscaping contribution be reduced by $29,013 in accordance with
their written request to Council dated October 25, 2021.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the reports are approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from the vote).
9. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
9.1. Updated Land Acknowledgement Statements - Niagara Region
Attached is a report passed by the Niagara Region at its meeting held
on September 23, 2021 regarding land acknowledgement statements.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that Council receive and file the correspondence
for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent)
9.2. Petition - Residents of Sixth Avenue and surrounding area
Attached is a petition signed by residents of Sixth Avenue and
surrounding areas regarding traffic safety concerns at the intersection of
Sixth Avenue and Maple Street.
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RECOMMENDATION: To Refer to Staff.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the matter regarding traffic safety
concerns at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Maple Street be
referred to staff.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
9.3. Impacts of COVID-19 on 2SLGBTQ + Youth Experiencing
Homelessness
Two policy briefs are attached and a letter from Dr. Alex Abramovich
(Scientist at the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research, Centre for
Addiction and Mental Health) and research team outlining how COVID-
19 has impacted 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness and
why there is a need to take action.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
9.4. Niagara Poverty Reduction Network - letter of support - Niagara
Region's Moving Forward Transit Plan
The Niagara Poverty Reduction Network has written a letter of support
for the Niagara Region's Moving Forward Transit plan.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
9.5. Resolution - City of Welland - Niagara Region Transit Governance
Strategy Update
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Attached is a resolution from the City of Welland regarding a Niagara
Region Transit Governance Strategy Update.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
9.6. Proclamation Request - Economic Abuse Awareness Day
The Canadian Centre for Women's Empowerment (CCFWE) is
requesting the City of Niagara Falls to declare Friday, November 26,
2021 as "Economic Abuse Awareness Day."
RECOMMENDATION: That the City of Niagara Falls' Council declare
Friday, November 26, 2021 as "Economic Abuse Awareness Day."
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the City of Niagara Falls' Council declare
Friday, November 26, 2021 as "Economic Abuse Awareness Day."
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
9.7. Proclamation and Illumination Request - Giving Tuesday
Niagara Gives, local organization, is requesting that the City of Niagara
Falls officially proclaim Tuesday, November 30, 2021 as "Giving
Tuesday" and to request that the City of Niagara Falls commit to
illuminating the Falls in red, blue, white and gold - the colours of the
global Giving Tuesday movement, from 7 pm to 8 pm on November 30,
2021.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the request to officially
proclaim Tuesday, November 30, 2021 as "Giving Tuesday" and to
request that the City of Niagara Falls commit to illuminating the Falls in
red, blue, white and gold - the colours of the global Giving Tuesday
movement, from 7 pm to 8 pm on November 30, 2021.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council approve the request to officially
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proclaim Tuesday, November 30, 2021 as "Giving Tuesday" and to
request that the City of Niagara Falls commit to illuminating the Falls in
red, blue, white and gold - the colours of the global Giving Tuesday
movement, from 7 pm to 8 pm on November 30, 2021.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
9.8. Integrity Commissioner - 15052-0921 MCIA - (Burdett/Diodati and
Thomson)
Attached is a letter from the Integrity Commissioner in regards to the
above noted matter.
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 Campbell was absent).
9.9. Letter from Mayor Sendzik - Relocation of the Private Watson
Monument
Mayor Walter Sendzik is requesting the Mayor and Council of the City of
Niagara Falls to support the relocation of the Private Watson Monument
to the grounds of the Niagara Military Museum, pending a funding
agreement from Veterans Affairs Canada.
RECOMMENDATION: To Refer to Staff.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the matter regarding the relocation of the
Private Watson Monument to the grounds of the Niagara Military
Museum be referred to staff.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
10. RESOLUTIONS
10.1. Resolution - COVID-19 Testing - Land Border Crossing
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That the City of Niagara Falls request that the Federal Government
remove the requirement to show negative PCR test results for all
travelers at land borders who prove they are fully vaccinated.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the resolution from the City of Niagara
Falls regarding the request that the Federal Government remove the
requirement to show negative PCR test results for all travelers at land
borders who prove they are fully vaccinated, be approved.
Carried (Councillor Lococo was opposed to the vote and Councillor
Wayne Campbell was absent from the vote).
10.2. Resolution - Motion for Support for a Clean Water Infrastructure for
the Niagara River
That the Niagara Falls, Ontario City Council hereby formally expresses
its support for the Support for a Clean Water Infrastructure for the
Niagara River and urges the State of New York and the government of
the United States to do all in their power to provide adequate funds for
the conversion and modification of the Niagara Falls Water Board's
Waste Water Treatment Plant.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the Niagara Falls, Ontario City Council
hereby formally expresses its support for the Support for a Clean Water
Infrastructure for the Niagara River and urges the State of New York
and the government of the United States to do all in their power to
provide adequate funds for the conversion and modification of the
Niagara Falls Water Board's Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
11. RATIFICATION OF IN -CAMERA
a) Ratification of In -Camera
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the Treasurer be authorized to spend up to
$50, 000.00 in additional costs to support the City's position in a property
tax appeal matter.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from the vote).
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that direction be given to staff on how to proceed
with a current Integrity Commissioner investigation.
Carried (Councillor Lococo was opposed and Councillor Campbell was
absent 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 authorize the payment of $35,582,448.55 for General
110 - Purposes.
2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City
111 - employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by-laws.
2021- A by-law to amend By-law 2019-004, Council's Procedural by-law, with
112 - respect to the yearly Schedule of Meetings.
2021- A by-law to declare 5925 Summer Street (Coronation Centre) and Park
113 - Lot (Corner of Lowell Avenue and Summer Street); as surplus.
2021- A by-law to exempt the property municipally known as 6065 McLeod
114 - Road from the requirements for approval of condominium descriptions
under Sections 51 and 51.1 of the Planning Act.
2021- A by-law to designate Block 29, Plan 59M-167 to be deemed not to be
115 - within a registered plan of subdivision (DB -2021-002).
2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2018-120, which amended By-law No.
116 - 79-200, to remove the holding symbol (H) on the lands municipally
known as 8004 Lundy's Lane(AM-2018-013).
2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate
117 - parking and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited)
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2021- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
118 - meeting held on the 26th 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 (Councillor Campbell was absent).
13. NEW BUSINESS
a) Rail Relocation Study
Councillor Lori Lococo asked Erik Nickel, Director of Municipal Works, to
provide Council with an update regarding the status of the Rail
Relocation Study.
b) Council Chambers - Gallery
Councillor Lori Lococo requested an updated as to when the gallery in
Chambers would be open to the public once again. Topic to be
addressed at the next EOC (Emergency Operating Centre) meeting.
c) Update from Business Development - Upcoming City events
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council invite Niagara Falls Tourism
(NFT) or Business Development staff to the next Council meeting to
provide an update on upcoming City events including the New Year's
Eve festivities.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
d) Fee Waiver Budget - Spooky Awards
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council authorize $1000.00 to be allocated
from the fee waiver budget, for any overages related to the Spooky
Awards.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absenf
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City Council
October 26, 2021
14. ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the meeting be adjourned at 8:58 PM.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
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