03/22/2022Niagara, MINUTES
allsCityCouncil
cil Meeting
CANADA
4:00 PM - Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Council Chambers/Zoom App.
The City Council Meeting of the City of Niagara Falls was called to order on Tuesday, March
22, 2022, at 4:00 PM, in the Council Chambers/Zoom App., with the following members
present:
PRESENT: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Chris
Dabrowski, Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor
Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Wayne Thomson
(Chambers).
Councillor Carolynn loannoni (via Zoom).
STAFF Jason Burgess, Bill Matson, Margaret Corbett, Shawn Oatley, Kira Dolch
PRESENT: (Chambers)
Alexa Cooper, Julie Hannah, Andrew Bryce, Brian Dick, , Carla Stout,
Dale Morton, Chief Jo Zambito, Jonathan Leavens, Kathy Moldenhauer,
Nidhi Punyarthi, Serge Felicetti, Trent Dark (Zoom App)
1. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL
1.1. Resolution to go In -Camera
Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
That Council enter into an In -Camera session.
Carried Unanimously
2. CALL TO ORDER
The Open Council Meeting was called to order at 6.02 PM.
0 Canada: Performed by: Victoria (Student at Niagara Institute of Music & Arts)
Land Acknowledgement and Traditional Indigenous Meeting Opening:
2.1. CLK-2022-06
Amendment to Procedure By-law 2019-04 to Allow Electronic
Participation for Council Meetings
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
Recommendations:
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THAT Niagara Falls City Council receive report CLK 2022-06 for information,
and
THAT Niagara Falls City Council review By-law 2022-26, being a by-law to
update the procedure By-law 2019-04 to permit electronica attendance and
participation at open meetings of Council.
Carried (Councillor loannoni abstained from vote).
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1. Council Minutes of March 1, 2022
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council approve the minutes of the March 1, 2022 meeting as presented.
Carried Unanimously
4. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
a) Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict of interest to the following items:
• Item #8.6 - F-2022-14 - 2021 Sleep Cheap Event as she sits on the
Niagara Falls Art Gallery and they received funds from the program.
• Item #8.13 - R&C-2022-06 - Canada Day 2022 as the report involves
her husband's former employer.
b) Councillor Chris Dabrowski declared a conflict of interest to Item #8.6 - F-2022-
14 - 2021 Sleep Cheap Event, as the organization supported the Falls View
Hose Brigade, of which he is a member.
c) Councillor Mike Strange declared a conflict of interest to Item #8.6 - F-2022-14
- 2021 Sleep Cheap Event, as the organization supported the Falls View Hose
Brigade, of which he is a member.
d) Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict of interest to the following items:
• In -Camera Report CAO -2022-03 - as he is a property owner in Fallsview
BIA.
• In -Camera Report MW -2022-19 - Owner and Councillor Kerrio are
partners in another property.
• PBD -2022-12 (AM -2021-19) - business next door on Victoria Avenue.
e) Councillor Victor Pietrangelo declared a conflict of interest to the following
items on agenda:
• #6.1 - Regional Official Plan and PBD -2022-17 - areas affected by the
settlement area boundary review and the employment lands - family
owns lands that are affected.
• #7.3 - PBD -2022-16 - owns property in the notification zone.
• #8.2 - CAO -2022-02 -Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) 2022 Work
Plans - Employment Lands Strategy and Hospital Servicing - family
owns lands that are affected.
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5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences to the following:
• Hank Haluka, retired volunteer firefighter (Station 6)
• Mark Kronstein, former City crossing guard
• Jean -Guy Narbonne, father of JP Narbonne in our Cemeteries Dept
• Rick Stokes, retired firefighter and beloved event photographer
o Outstanding Volunteer of the year -2008 (Festivals & Events
Ontario)
o Tourism Champion of the Year -2018
o BeNF Award recipient -2019 & 2020
o Winter Festival of Lights Volunteer since 1992
o Long time volunteer for the Shriner's Club, Scouts Canada,
Niagara Falls Chamber of Commerce and the Niagara Falls
Volunteer Firefighters Association
b) Mayor Diodati mentioned the following events:
Ukraine [photos were shown]
• Ukraine.ua re -shared our falls photo [photos of falls illumination]
o They know we're standing with them
• Commisso's fundraiser – Ukrainian aide [photos from Commisso's]
o Julia & Sophia Zajac
o Making decals to give away with donations
o Raised aprox $7000 in one week!
Transit Worker Appreciation Day [photos were shownl
• Friday, March 18th
• Thank you to drivers, mechanics, customer service folks, clerks!
Crossing Guard Appreciation Day [video shownl
• Tomorrow—Wednesday, March 23rd
• 66 guards
• More than 40 locations
Grand Openings/ Business Happenings [photos were shown]
• Spice N Flames—also attended by Councillor Pietrangelo
• Triple R Auto
c) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
6. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
6.1. Presentation - Regional Official Plan
David Heyworth, from the Niagara Region, made a presentation to Council
regarding the Regional Official Plan (opportunity for Council to ask questions of
the region). Michelle Sergi and Diana Morreale from the Region were also
available for comments/questions.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
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Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council request a mineral resources update of the Official Plan from the
Region.
Carried (Councillor loannoni abstained from vote).
a. PBD -2022-17
Staff Information Report - Presentation on the Region's Draft Official Plan
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
That Council receive the presentation from the Niagara Region and to receive
Report PBD -2022-17 for the information of Council.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Victor Pietrangelo declared a conflict).
6.2. Presentation - SLBC Advisory Services: Draft Core Assets Management
Plan
Aman Singh, Senior Partner, Advisory Services, SLBC Inc., and colleague,
Donna Querengesser, made a presentation to Council regarding the Draft Core
Assets Management Plan.
a. MW -2022-16
Draft Asset Management Plan - Core Assets
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council receive the presentation made by SLBC Inc, and also receive the
Draft Asset Management Plan - Core Assets, report for information.
Carried Unanimously
6.3. Presentation - from Dillon Consulting Limited
PBD -2022-18
City of Niagara Falls Housing Directions Study
Phase 2: Housing Strategy
Kelly Martel, Ryan Taylor and Tim Welch, provided the presentation.
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
1. That Council receive the presentation regarding the City of Niagara Falls
Housing Strategy attached as Appendix I.
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2. That Council endorse the Strategy and direct staff to begin its
implementation through an Official Plan Amendment including
consultation with the community.
Carried Unanimously
7. PLANNING MATTERS
7.1 PBD -2022-12 - PUBLIC MEETING
AM -2021-019, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application
5613, 5631-5633 Victoria Avenue,
Proposal: 35 Storey Hotel and 36 Storey Apartment and On -Street Dwelling on
Shared Podium
Applicant: Fugiel International Group Inc.
Agent: Bousfields Inc. (David Falleta)
The Public Meeting commenced at 8.37 PM.
Julie Hannah, Planner 2, gave an overview of the background report PBD -2022-12.
There were no members of public whom addressed Council.
Rocky Vacca, Solicitor, Sullivan Mahoney, provided an introduction to the agent's
presentation, supporting the application.
Evan Sugden, Senior Planner (Bousfields Inc,) and Stew Elkins, Transportation
Consultant, Paradigm, provided the presentation representing the applicant.
Public Meeting was closed at 9.17 PM.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
1 That Council approve the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments as
detailed in this report to exceed the 30 storey limit for a 35 storey hotel and 36
storey apartment and on -street dwellings on the subject lands, subject to a
parking rate of 1.25 parking spaces per dwelling unit, and subject to the
regulations outlined in this report.
2. That the amending zoning by-law include a Holding (H) provision to require a
Record of Site Condition and updated wind study.
3. That the passage of the amending by-laws be conditional on the execution of a
Section 37 agreement for the mixed use building on 5613, 5631-5633 Victoria
Avenue to secure contributions for streetscape improvements on the abutting
Victoria Avenue frontage and capital facilities contribution based on 5% of the
construction value of the net floor areas above 30 storeys and the subject lands
merging in title.
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4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Section 37 agreement
to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
5. That Council approve the request to pass a by-law to deem Lots 139 and 141
of Plan 291, to not be in a plan of subdivision and that this by-law, to enable
the lots to be merged, be placed on Council's agenda at the same time as the
amending zoning by-law.
Ayes: Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Mayor Jim
Diodati, Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Councillor Mike Strange,
Councillor Wayne Thomson, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and
Councillor Lori Lococo
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict). 8-0 on a
recorded vote
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
That Council extend the curfew past 10:00 PM.
Carried (Councillors, Campbell, Kerrio and Thomson were opposed).
7.2. PBD -2022-11 - PUBLIC MEETING
AM -2021-027 Zoning By-law Amendment and
26CD-11-2021-006 Draft Plan of Vacant Land of Condominium
5269-5279 Van Alstyne Place
Applicant: 2579366 Ontario Inc. (Ranjit Mahil)
Agent: Upper Canada Consultants (Craig Rohe)
The Public Meeting commenced at 9:37 PM.
Julie Hannah, Planner 2, gave an overview of the background report PBD -
2022 -11.
Vijay Kapur, of 5284 Main Street, spoke in opposition of the application citing
concerns with the right-of-way that leads to the Niagara Hindu Samaj; parking
issues with the volume of traffic and noise levels and security concerns. Also
commented that he is not against the development, however, looking for his
concerns stated above to be addressed.
Kanchan Rege, of 5284 Main Street, was also in attendance to express
concerns.
Craig Rohe, agent from Upper Canada Consultants addressed Council by
addressing concerns raised by Council and residents alike (re: right -of way
access from Van Alstyne Place only, fencing requirements and noise by-
laws....).
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Public Meeting was closed at 10:11 PM.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
1. That the application to amend the Zoning By-law be approved, subject to
the regulations outlined in this report.
2. That the Plan of Vacant Land Condominium be draft approved subject to
the conditions in the attached Appendix A.
3. That the notice of decision include a statement that public input has been
received, considered, and has informed the decision of Council.
4. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plan as
"approved" 20 days after notice of Council's decision has been given as
required by the Planning Act, provided no appeals of the decision have
been lodged.
5. That draft approval be given for three years, after which approval will
lapse unless an extension is requested by the developer and granted by
Council.
6. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium
Agreement and any required documents to allow for the future registration
of the Condominium when all matters are addressed to the satisfaction of
the City Solicitor.
Carried Unanimously
Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council approved a final extension of the Council meeting to go past
10:30 PM.
Carried (Councillor Wayne Thomson abstained from vote).
7.3. PBD -2022-16 (PUBLIC MEETING)
26CD-11-2021-007
Draft Approval Plan of Condominium
6353 Carlton Ave
Applicant: Pivotal Fine Homes
Agent: Apex Technical Ltd.
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo left the meeting as he declared a conflict to
Item #7.3.
The Public Meeting commenced at 10:12 PM.
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Alexa Cooper, Planner 2, gave an overview of the background report PBD -
2022 -16.
There were no members of public present to address this application.
Hamid Razavi, agent from Apex Technical Inc, and he spoke in support of the
application.
Public Meeting was closed at 10:21 PM.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
1. That the Draft Plan of Condominium for 6353 Carlton Avenue be draft
approved subject to the modified conditions in Appendix A;
2.That the notice of decision include a statement that public input has been
received, considered, and has informed the decision of Council;
3.That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plan as
"approved" 20 days after notice of Council's decision has been given as
required by the Planning Act, provided no appeals of the decision
been lodged;
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4. That draft approval be given for three years, after which approval will
lapse unless an extension is requested by the developer and granted by
Council; and
5. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
Condominium Agreement and any required documents to allow for the future
registration of the Condominium when all matters are addressed to the
satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Victor Pietrangelo declared a conflict).
8. REPORTS
8.1. CLK-2022-04
Restricted Act of Council Period (Lame Duck)
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
THAT Council approve report CLK 2022-04 and By-law 2022-25 approving
delegated authority to the CAO in the event that Council enters a Lame Duck
period preceding or succeeding the 2022 Municipal Election.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Pietrangelo absent from vote).
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8.2. CAO -2022-02
Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) 2022 Work Plans
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
That the 2022 Departmental Work Plans, as prepared by Corporate Leadership
Team (CLT) departments be received for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Pietrangelo absent from vote and
declared a conflict of interest).
8.3. CLK-2022-05
Use of Vote Tabulators and Alternative Voting Options for the 2022
Municipal Election
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
1. That a by-law be adopted to support the use of vote tabulators in the 2022
municipal and school board election.
2. That Niagara Falls City Council approve Vote by Mail as an alternative
voting option in addition to in-person voting during the 2022 municipal and
school board election and adopt the corresponding by-law.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Pietrangelo was absent from vote).
8.4. CLK-2022-07
Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
THAT Council review and approve the updated Use of Corporate Resources
for Election Purposes Policy (400-39).
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Pietrangelo was absent from the vote).
8.5. F-2022-11
Statement of 2021 Remuneration and Expenses for Members of
Council and Commissions
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
For the information of Municipal Council
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Pietrangelo absent from vote).
8.6. F-2022-14
2021 Sleep Cheap Event
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Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
For the information of Council.
Carried Unanimously (Councillors Lococo, Strange and Dabrowski
declared a conflict).
8.7. MW -2022-13
Breadner Crescent, Chipman Crescent, Parkway Drive and Ussher Street
- Parking Control Review
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That Council approve the 'No Parking' restrictions be removed from:
1. the west side of Breadner Crescent between Parkway Drive (north
intersection) and Parkway Drive (south intersection);
2. the west side of Chipman Crescent between Sarah Street and Cattell
Drive;
3. the east side of Parkway Drive between Callan Street and Cattell Drive;
and,
4. the east side of Ussher Street between Sarah Street and Chipman
Crescent.
And that Council pass the amending by-law on tonight's agenda.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Pietrangelo absent from vote).
8.8. PBD -2022-10
Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force Proposal Review
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo returned to meeting.
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
1. That Council support the recommendations from Planning staff on "The
Report of the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force" as detailed in
Appendix "2" of PBD -2022-10.
2. That Council forward a copy of this report to Minister Steve Clark.
3. That Staff monitor how these recommendation are implemented by the
Provincial government and bring forward any necessary staffing implications to
Council through the 2023 budget.
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and that Council reserve the right to further comment at the April 12, 2022
Council meeting when the report is brought back for discussion.
Carried Unanimously
8.9. PBD -2022-14
Information Report
Town of Aurora Resolution- Dissolve the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT)
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
That Council receive this staff report for information purposes.
Carried Unanimously
8.10. PBD -2022-15
Changes to Public Notice Circulation Area
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
That the Public Notice Circulation area remain at 120m for applications within
the Urban Area boundary and 240m outside the Urban Area boundary, the
current newspaper advertising be discontinued, new public notice sign
requirements for a larger sign that provides more detailed, coloured rendering
of the proposed development, and that a Planning Application presence be
established on the City website and social media
Carried (Councillor loannoni abstained from vote).
8.11. PBD -2022-26
Amendment request to a Revitalization Grant Application under the
Historic Drummondville CIP — DRU -2020-001, 5528 Ferry Street
Applicant: La Pue International Inc.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
Should Council support the request by La Pue International Inc. to amend the
Revitalization Grant Agreement to alter the phasing of construction it is
recommended:
1. that Council pass the By-law authorizing the execution of the
Revitalization Grant Amendment Agreement between La Pue
International Inc. and the City as attached under the By-law Section of
the March 22, 2022 agenda;
2. that the applicant be required to register on title the amending
agreement; and
3. that the Revitalization Grant Agreement and Phasing Amendment
Agreement be forwarded to the Niagara Region for reconsideration of
support under the extended Smart Niagara Incentive Program (SNIP).
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Carried Unanimously
8.12 PBD -2022-27
Request for Council Resolution for a Minister's Zoning Order for lands
bounded by Erie Road, Bridge Street, Queen Street and River Road
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That City Council pass the following Resolution to support the requested Ministry's
Zoning Order (MZO). the City of Niagara Falls supports the requested MZO subject
to the following conditions:
1. That all lands beyond the lands bounded by Erie Avenue, Zimmerman
Avenue, Bridge Street and Queen Street be subject to parking in accordance
with the CB6 and CB3 zoning unless the 0.6 spaces per unit can be justified
through a Parking Demand Analysis to the satisfaction of the City's Municipal
Works;
2. That the lands be subject to site plan approval subject to the policies and by-
laws of the City and the urban design policies in 3.11-3.13 in the Downtown
Niagara Falls Go Station Secondary Plan;
3. That a condition be added to deal with Section 37 Community Benefits
through the site plan approval process to be used in the downtown area for
improvements, features or affordable housing;
4. That a minimum of 2 sq.m. of balcony space be provided in addition to the 2
sq.m. of indoor space and 2 sq.m. of outdoor space;
5. That the developer submits a parking demand analysis report to justify the
0.6 spaces per dwelling unit parking ratio and that the developer be permitted
to construct the podium and the first two towers of the development only.
After full occupancy, the parking capacity/need will need to be reevaluated
through a subsequent study to confirm if the 0.6 spaces per unit is still an
acceptable parking ratio for the overall development. Both reports will require
Municipal Works approval;
6. That a heritage impact study be submitted as part of site plan approval
process;
7. That future road widenings in accordance with Section 4.27.1 are not
hindered by the proposed development; and
8. That the City review in detail the draft by-law before submitting the final
requested by-law to the Minister.
Ayes: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Vince
Kerrio, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange,
Councillor Wayne Thomson, and Councillor Chris Dabrowski
Nays: Councillor Carolynn loannoni and Councillor Lori Lococo
CARRIED. 7-2 on a recorded vote
8.13. R&C-2022-06
Canada Day 2022
Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
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Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
That Recreation & Culture staff coordinate and deliver the Canada Day 2022
parade.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict of
interest).
9. CONSENT AGENDA
9.1. F-2022-12
Tax Receivables Monthly Report (February)
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
That Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information
purposes.
Carried Unanimously
9.2. MW -2022-14
Weaver Road — Speed Limit Review
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
That the speed limit on Weaver Road between Niagara River Parkway and Ort
Road be reduced from 70 km/h to 60 km/h.
Carried Unanimously
9.3. MW -2022-15
Drinking Water System Summary Report and Overview
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
That Council receive and file Report MW -2022-15 regarding the Annual
Drinking Water System Summary Report and Overview.
Carried Unanimously
9.4. MW -2022-17
Single Source Procurement — 2022 Lining Program Contract
Administration & Inspection
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
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That Council AUTHORIZE staff to award contract administration and site
inspection contract services to GMBIuePlan Engineering Ltd. in the amount of
$192,529 plus applicable taxies in support of the City's 2022 Niagara Falls
Wastewater Collection System State of Good Repair Lining Program.
Carried Unanimously
9.5. PBD -2022-13
PLC -2022-002, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control
Blocks 100, 103 & 104, Registered Plan 59M-484, Forestview Estates
7430, 7426, 7422, 7418, 7414 and 7410 Jonathan Drive (Block 100)
7420, 7428, 7442, 7450, and 7458 Matteo Drive (Block 103)
7380, 7388, 7396, 7404 and 7412 Matteo Drive (Block 104)
Applicant: Mountainview Homes (Niagara) Ltd.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
That Council approve the request and pass the by-law included in today's
agenda to exempt Blocks 100, 103 & 104, Registered Plan 59M-484 from Part
Lot Control for a period of two years.
Carried Unanimously
9.6. R&C-2022-04
2021 Annual Update from the Culture Division
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
THAT Council receive report R&C 2022-04 for information.
Carried Unanimously
9.7. R&C-2022-05
2021 Annual Update from the Public Art Advisory Task Force
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
For the information of Council.
Carried Unanimously
10. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
10.1. Proclamation and Flag -Raising Request - Knights of Columbus of Ontario
The Knights of Columbus Ontario State Convention is being held, in person, in
Niagara Falls, April 22 through April 24, 2022.
Henry Miller, of the Knights of Columbus of Ontario, is requesting the City of
Niagara Falls to proclaim the week of April 17, 2022 - April 24, 2022 as
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"Knights of Columbus Week" in Niagara Falls and to arrange to have the
Knights of Columbus flag raised at City Hall.
10.2. Flag -Raising Request - Niagara Pride Week 2022
Pride Niagara requests the City of Niagara Falls to raise the Progress flag on
Monday, May 30, 2022 for a period of 1 week.
Niagara Pride Festival 2022 takes place from May 28 - June 5th, 2022.
10.3. Flag -Raising Request - Children's Mental Health
Children's Mental Health Awareness Week will run from May 2-8, 2022.
Pathstone Mental Health is requesting the City of Niagara Falls' support by
celebrating this week by bringing awareness to children's mental health,
especially with their struggles over the past two years, and by raising the
CMHAW Flag for the week of May 2-8, 2022.
10.4. Flag -Raising Request - Senior's Month
The Niagara Falls Seniors Advisory Committee is requesting Council to
approve a flag -raising ceremony on Monday, June 6, 2022 to celebrate all that
Seniors do for our City.
10.5. Flag -Raising Request - Haitian Day
Ambassador of Haiti is requesting a flag -raising ceremony at City Hall on
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 and a Falls Illumination that evening with the
colours of Haiti (red and blue) to commemorate this celebrated day.
10.6. Proclamation Request - Autism Ontario
Autism Ontario is looking to share information to bring awareness of Autism to
the community and invites the City of Niagara Falls to proclaim publicly
Saturday, April 2, 2022 as "World Autism Day."
10.7. Flag -Raising Request - Filipino - Independence Day
The Filipino Association requests the City of Niagara Falls to arrange a flag
raising ceremony after the Clean sweep event June 11,2022, as they celebrate
Independence Day on June 12, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
That Council approve/support Item #10.1 through to and including Item #10.7.
Carried (Councillor loannoni abstained from vote).
11. COMMUNICATIONS (RECEIVE AND FILE FOR INFORMATION)
11.1. 2021 Niagara Falls Fire Department Annual Report (Report forthcoming)
(Pulled Item #11.1 from agenda and will be brought before Council on
April 12,2022.)
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11.2. Resolution - City of St. Catharines - Standing with the People of Ukraine
Attached is a resolution passed by St. Catharines City Council on Monday
regarding Standing with the People of Ukraine.
The resolution is not being circulated for endorsement; rather, the Mayor of St.
Catharines has asked that we send the resolution to the local area
municipalities for their information and reference.
11.3. Resolution - City of Port Colborne - Support Early Learning and Child
Care Plan
Attached is a resolution supported by Port Colborne City Council regarding
Early Learning and Child Care Plan.
11.4. Resolution - Town of Wainfleet - Rural Settlement Area Boundary Review
Attached is correspondence respecting a motion passed by Wainfleet Council
regarding the Rural Settlement Area Boundary Review.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
That Council receive and file for information Item #11.2 through to and
including Item #11.4.
Carried (Councillor loannoni abstained from vote).
12. COMMUNICATIONS (REFER TO STAFF)
12.1. Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and
Forestry - Floating Accommodations on waterways over Ontario's public
lands
The ministry is seeking input from the public, Indigenous communities and
municipal associations, by April 19, 2022, regarding the use of floating
accommodations on waterways over Ontario's public lands.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Matter be Referred to Staff.
12.2. Property Tax Incentives for Hotels that Help Resettle Ukrainian Refugees
The letter attached is a request to subsidize hotels being used as refugee
hospice.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Matter be Referred to Staff.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council Refer to Staff Item #12.1 and Item #12.2.
Carried Unanimously
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13. COMMUNICATIONS
13.1. Ontario Ombudsman Report
The Ombudsman has completed his investigation into a closed meeting held
by council for the City of Niagara Falls on November 17, 2020. His final report
is attached.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the recommendations in the
Ombudsman's report.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That Council approve the recommendations in the Ombudsman's report.
Carried (Councillor loannoni abstained from the vote).
14. COMMUNICATIONS
14.1. Komedy for Kidneys
The 15th annual Komedy for Kidneys Rodney Pentland Memorial Benefit Show
is taking place on Thursday April 14, 2022 at the Grew Frewin Theatre with
proceeds benefiting the Niagara Health Foundation in support of Dialysis Care
in Niagara. Councillors have the opportunity to purchase tickets through their
annual Councillor Allowance budget.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council provide direction to staff to coordinate
any potential purchase of tickets and to also promote the event on our City
website and through social media.
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
That Council provide direction to staff to coordinate any potential purchase of
tickets and to also promote the event on our City website and through social
media.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor loannoni was absent from vote).
15. RESOLUTIONS
15.1. PBD -2022-27
Request for Council Resolution for a Minister's Zoning Order for lands
bounded by Erie Road, Bridge Street, Queen Street and River Road
WHEREASCouncil has determined such request to be appropriate;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls
supports the requested Ministry's Zoning Order.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
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Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That Council approve resolution #5 pertaining to PBD -2022-27.
Carried (Councillor Lococo opposed and Councillor loannoni abstained
from vote).
16. RATIFICATION OF IN -CAMERA
a) Ratification of In -Camera
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council:
1. That Council direct staff to release the Convention Centre Reserve of
approximately $446,500; and
2. That Council direct staff to develop a written agreement ensuring that
the Niagara Falls Convention Centre maintains their restricted asset
replacement fund in accordance with their building condition
assessments and fund an additional annual amount of $90,000 for five
years in order to effectively repay this transfer.
3. That direction was provided to staff regarding a Niagara District Airport
Procurement process.
4. That confidential information on Niagara Regional Broadband Networks'
(NRBN) strategic plan be received by Council.
5. That Council approve of the purchase of three (3) properties from the
Ministry of Transportation, described as:
a. Parcel 1 and 2 - located immediately west of Stanley Avenue and
are municipally known as 5446 Kitchener Street.
b. Parcel 3 is located at the corner of Victoria Avenue and Kitchener
Street and is known municipally as 4873 Kitchener Street.
6. That Council direct the Acting Director of Finance to make payment of
deposits, representing ten percent (10%) of the sale price, before taxes,
to the Minister of Finance, and to make payments of the balances of the
sale price on closing, as follows:
Parcel
Parcel 1
Parcel 2
Parcel 3
Sale Price ($)
3,255,000
1,665,000
1,880,000
Deposit ($)
325,500
166,500
188,000
7. That Council approve a 2022 Capital Budget amendment in the amount
of $6,800,000 plus applicable taxes and tax rebates and approve long term
debt in an equal amount, as to borrow funds required to facilitate the land
purchase in Recommendation #1.
8. That Council approve the temporary funding from the capital special
purpose reserves to facilitate the land purchase in Recommendation #1,
until the long term debt proceeds have been received by the City.
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9. That Council acknowledge by approving the Long Term Debt in 2022
and not amending the 2022 operating property tax levy to include debt
service charges, the 2023 operating property tax levy will be required to
increase by the amount of debt service charges related to the debt
issuance approved in Recommendation #3, approximately $500,000 or a
0.64% increase.
10.That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the three (3)
corresponding Agreements of Purchase and Sale, the forms of which are
satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and return with deposits to the Ministry of
Transporation.
11. That Council direct Staff to report back on the results of due diligence
investigations undertaken during the ninety (90) day inspection period.
12. That Council agree to a proposed land swap with 2717981 Ontario Inc.
for disposal of approximately 345.8 square metres of parkland along the
westerly edge of Stamford Lions Park in exchange for approximately 277.2
square metres of land along the southerly boundary of the 3846 Portage
Road property, plus additional compensation negotiated by staff.
13. That Council delegate their authority for the execution of the purchase
and sale agreement and easement agreement to the CAO.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict to #1,
#2, #12 and #13).
17. NOTICE OF MOTION
There were no notices of motion.
18. BY-LAWS
2022- Being a by-law to delegate specific authority to the Chief Administrative
25. Officer during the Restricted Acts of Council Period.
2022- Being a by-law to amend the Procedure By-law 2019-04 to govern the
26. procedures of Niagara Falls City Council.
2022- A by-law to authorize the use of optical scanning vote tabulators for the
27 purpose of counting votes at the 2022 Municipal Elections.
2022- A By -law to appoint Deputy Lottery Licensing Officers.
28.
2022- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking
29. and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited).
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2022- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking
30. and traffic on City Roads.(Parking Prohibited)
2022- A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the lands for 67
31. townhouse dwelling units (AM -2021-018).
2022- A by-law to designate Blocks 100, 103 & 104, Registered Plan 59M-484, not
32. to be subject to part -lot control (PLC -2022-002).
2022- A by-law to authorize the execution of a revised Revitalization Grant
33. Agreement with La Pue International Inc., respecting a Revitalization Grant to
the owner of lands located within the Historic Drummondville Community
Improvement Project Area.
2022- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City
34. employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by-laws.
2022- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting
35. held on the 22nd day of March, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
That the by-laws be read a first, second and third time as passed.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lococo and Councillor loannoni
opposed by-law 2022-31).
19. NEW BUSINESS
20. ADJOURNMENT
That Council adjourn the meeting at 11.26 PM.
Mayor
City Clerk
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