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4:00 PM - Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Council Chambers/Zoom App.
The City Council Meeting of the City of Niagara Falls was called to order on Tuesday, May 10,
2022, at 4:00 PM, in the Council Chambers/Zoom App., with the following members present:
PRESENT:
Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Councillor Lori Lococo,
Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike
Strange, Councillor Wayne Thomson (Chambers)
Councillor Carolynn loannoni (via Zoom).
COUNCIL Councillor Wayne Campbell
ABSENT:
STAFF Jason Burgess, Bill Matson, Margaret Corbett, Shawn Oatley,
PRESENT: (Council Chambers)
1 IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL
1.1. Resolution to go In -Camera
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That Council enter into an In -Camera session.
Carried Unanimously
2. CALL TO ORDER
The Open Council Meeting was called to order at 5:42 PM.
O Canada: Performed by: Victoria Calder (recorded version)
Land Acknowledgement and Traditional Indigenous Meeting Opening: Brian Kon
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1. Council Minutes of April 12, 2022
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That Council approve the minutes of the April 12, 2022 meeting as presented.
Carried Unanimously
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4. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
a) Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict of interest to the following agenda
items, as they all relate to the Downtown BIA, spouse's former employer:
• Item #9.2 - MW -2022-24 - Free Parking
• Item #11.3 - Correspondence from Downtown BIA
• Item #12.1 - Downtown BIA security request
• Item #12.5 - Downtown BIA - multiple requests
Councillor Lori Lococo also declared a conflict of interest to:
• Item #9.9 - R&C-2022-08 - Niagara Falls Art Gallery (Fee for Service) as
she sits on the board as a resident.
b) Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict of interest to the In -Camera report,
CAO -2022-06 as their may be participation by the hotel association and to Item
#8.6 - F-2022-24 - Property Tax Incentives for Hotels that Help Resettle
Ukrainian Refugees.
c) Councillor Victor Pietrangelo declared a conflict of interest to In -Camera report
- MW -2022-25 - Land acquisitions are part of a road widening that affects lands
owned by family members and to Item #11.2, (7) - Niagara Regional Report
PDS 14-2022 - Proposed Official Plan, parts specific to the SABR-settlement
area boundary review as family owns lands that are affected.
5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences to the following:
• Judy Orr, former City Councillor, for more than 20 years.
• Ian Greaves, Member of the Accessibility Committee for many years.
• Jake Hiebert, long-time business owner of Jake's French Fry Truck.
• Emeline Burgess, mother of CAO, Jason Burgess.
• Gino Felicetti, father of Director of Business Development, Serge
Felicetti.
b) Mayor Diodati mentioned the following events:
Soppressata Night at Club Italia—
• Also attended by Councillors Strange, Pietrangelo, Kerrio.
•
Opening of Canada Games Park [picture shown of Mayor and Shelley)
• NF partnered with North West Territories and will host a community
ceremony Saturday, August 13th with our Territory partners!
• Baseball and golf being hosted in Niagara Falls
National Day of Mourning
• Ceremony held at City Hall on Thursday, April 28th/ flag lowering
•
Stamford Centre Volunteer Firefighter's 100th Anniversary [picture
shown]
• George Alderton, 93 years, member since 1959
• Annual carnival, Easter Egg Hunt
•
• Central Community Church – ribbon cutting [pictures shownl
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• Moved from St. Catharines
• Big success/ open/ welcoming
• Pastor Bill
Flag Raising for Poland's Constitution Day [picl
• Arranged by Councillor Dabrowski
• Also attended by Councillors Mike Strange & Wayne Thomson
City Council Representatives
SPARK Open House & Pitch Competition
Sunrise Rotary Tree Planting
Councillor Strange
Councillor Strange, also
attended by Councillor
Lococo
Grand Openings/ Business Happenings [photos for each onel
• Stok'd Cannabis— also attended by Wayne Thomson
• Nature's Canopy House & Munchie World
• Salt Water Beauty
• Trick Art Box
c) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 31st, 2022.
6. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
6.1. Firefighter Award of Bravery
Fire Chief, Jo Zambito and Justin Canestraro, President of the Niagara Falls
Professional Firefighters Association, recognized one of the members whom is
the recipient of the "Ontario Firefighter medal of bravery." They will be joined
by members of the Niagara Regional Police Marine Unit and the Niagara Parks
Police Services and Niagara Helicopters.
Aaron Tate was nominated for his heroic acts in the summer of 2020 when he
entered the the class 5 rapids of the lower Niagara River to attempt to secure a
young boy stuck on a rock with water levels rapidly rising. The water took an
unexpected turn and Aaron was unfortunately swept away and taken down
stream through the class 5 rapids on the river. He was picked up down stream
past the power plant by a police boat who heard the radio transmission.
In attendance:
• Tim Eaton, Niagara Regional Police Officer
• Sgt. Lance Dobbin and Sgt. Shawn Black from the Niagara Parks Police
• Anna Pierce (expressed gratitude by saying a few words) and Pilot
Rene Huessy from Niagara Helicopters.
• Superintendent Marco Giannico, representing Niagara Regional Police
Chief, Bryan MacCullogh, said a few words.
• April Jeffs, Niagara Parks Commission Chair
• David Adames, Niagara Parks CEO
• Paul Forcier, Niagara Parks Police Chief said a few words
• Eric Ellwood, Acting Inspector, Niagara Police.
6.2. Key to the City Presentation - Dr. W. Gifford Jones, MD (Dr. Ken Walker)
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Mayor Jim Diodati presented Dr. W. Gifford Jones (Dr. Ken Walker) with a
"Key to the City."
Dr. Ken Walker, Dr. W. Gifford-Jones
• Attending along with him:
o His wife, Susan Walker
o His four children, Robert, John, Brett and Diana
o Plus one of his 12 grandchildren, Fae.
• A proud moment to recognize Dr. W. Gifford Jones, celebrated author,
Tong-loved columnist and innovative wellness guru.
• Before his writing life and taking on the pseudonym of Dr. W.
Gifford Jones, Dr. Ken Walker lived and raised his family in Niagara
Falls and had his medical practice here.
• He studied at Harvard Medical School, the University of Toronto,
University of Rochester and McGiII University.
• Has published a total of 9 books – with a major focus being not afraid to
challenge standard medical practices and to use innovation in medicine
and wellness.
• He, himself, suffered a severe heart attack at the age of 74 and
famously started taking high doses of vitamin C. He was able to wean
himself off of prescription drugs, to the chagrin of many medical doctors
who opposed this idea.
• You may be asking—how old is he now? 98 years young!
• The "W. Gifford-Jones MD Prize for Humanity" was created to
encourage those who try unconventional and innovative solutions and
perform a service to humanity by doing so.
• His celebrated weekly column boasted some 7 million readers and was
first published in 1975. It was syndicated and published internationally
throughout Canada and the United States.
• Today, it is our pleasure to celebrate Dr. W. Gifford Jones the author
and columnist, Dr. Ken Walker, the doctor and community member.
• We are presenting Dr. Walker with the Key to the City of Niagara Falls.
• This key is special—it was designed by young local artist, Sephira
Scappaticci who is a special community member herself.
o Not only was she clearly a gifted artist—having painted her
interpretation of Van Gogh's "Starry Night" on this key but was a
celebrated student at St. Paul High School when she did so.
o She was enrolled in the Science Mentorship Program at Brock
University, graduated as the class Valedictorian with Honour Roll,
received academic excellence award in Visual Arts and is
currently studying Kinesiology at McMaster University.
o The inscription reads:
Dr. Ken Walker
Dr. W. Gifford-Jones
Beloved columnist, author, medical journalist
Making your hometown proud!
May 10th, 2022
6.3. Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza
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The first Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza, organized by the Filipino community in
Niagara will be held at Firemen's Park on Saturday, July 30, 2022.
The organizers, Eileen Tinio-Hind, Rizzo Gatbonton and Valerio "Mak"
Makinano will made a presentation at Council inviting the Niagara Falls City
Council and staff, and the community to attend this event, the first in our city.
There are four other Fiesta Extravaganza events in selected cities in Ontario.
Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza is a celebration of Filipino Heritage and Culture in
the region and across Canada with highlights such as Musical Extravaganza,
Cultural Presentations, Non -Stop Entertainments, Food Expo, Exhibits, Games
and Community Spotlight.
Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council direct staff to help promote the Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza
through social media channels and on our City's website.
Carried Unanimously
7 PLANNING MATTERS
7.1. PBD -30
AM -2021-028, Zoning By-law Amendment
5360 Royal Manor Dr (5 Townhouse Units)
Applicant: Anthony Vacca
Agent: South Coast Consulting (Steven Rivers)
5 Townhouse Units
Councillor Dabrowski left the meeting.
The Public Meeting commenced at 6:50 PM.
Alexa Cooper, Planner 2, gave an overview of the background report PBD -
2022 -30.
Steven Rivers, acting as the agent from South Coast Consulting, spoke in
support of the application by sharing a brief presentation.
Public meeting was closed at 7:08 PM.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application to rezone the
land a site specific Residential Mixed (R3) zone to permit a 5 unit townhouse
dwelling, subject to the regulations outlined in this report.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Dabrowski was absent from the vote).
7.2. PBD -2022-31
AM -2021-029, Zoning By-law Amendment
5360 Royal Manor Dr (apartment building)
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Applicant: Anthony Vacca
Agent: South Coast Consulting (Steven Rivers)
3 Storey, 25 Unit Apartment Building
Councillor Dabrowski returned to the meeting.
The Public Meeting commenced at 7:08 PM.
Alexa Cooper, Planner 2, gave an overview of the background report PBD -
2022 -31.
Steven Rivers, acting as the agent from South Coast Consulting, spoke in
support of the application by sharing a brief presentation.
Public meeting was closed at 7:15 PM.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application to rezone the
land a site specific Residential Apartment 5A (R5A) Density zone to permit a 3
storey, 25 unit apartment building, subject to the minimum landscape open
space requirement being maintained at 30% of the lot area.
Carried Unanimously
8. REPORTS
8.1. CLK-2022-09
Fee Waiver Applications -
Niagara Children's Centre - The Plasma Car Race
Hockey Canada Foundation - Hockey Canada Foundation Gala & Golf
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council approve the Fee Waiver Applications for:
1. Niagara Children's Centre - The Plasma Car Race - in the amount of
$368.42 for the waiving of fees for the Gale Centre Arena Floor Rental.
2. Hockey Canada Foundation - Hockey Canada Foundation Gala & Golf -
in the amount of $2,644.20 for the waiving of fees for the WEGO bus
charter (18 hours).
3. That Council acknowledge the out of budget expenditure (if approved,
the fee waiver budget would be over -budget by $12,253.05) and to have
Staff find a positive variance to help fund this budgetary overrun.
4. That Council direct Staff to review the fee waiver expenditures prior to
the 2023 budget planning process.
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Carried Unanimously
8.2. F-2022-15
Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Under Section 357 and 358 of
The Municipal Act, 2001
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That Council approve the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes on the
various accounts per the attached summary and granted to the property
owners listed.
Carried Unanimously
8.3. F-2022-18
Monthly Tax Receivables Report - March
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
That Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information
purposes.
8.4. F-2022-22
2022 Property Tax Rates
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
That Council approve the 2022 Property Tax Rates.
Carried Unanimously
Carried Unanimously
8.5. F-2022-23
Final Tax Notice Due Dates for Residential, Pipeline, Farmland and
Managed Forest Assessment Classes
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
1. That June 30 and September 30 be approved as the 2022 Final Due
Dates for the Residential, Pipeline, Farmland and Managed Forest
Assessment Classes.
2. That August 31 and October 31 be approved as the 2022 Final Due
Dates for the Commercial, Industrial and Multi -residential Assessment
Classes.
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Carried Unanimously
8.6. F-2022-24
Property Tax Incentives for Hotels That Help Resettle Ukrainian Refugees
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
That Council direct Staff to forego the creation of a one-time property tax credit
for Hotels as the City would be at risk of violating Municipal Act 106.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Kerrio declared a conflict).
8.7. F-2022-25
Capital Financing and Debt Management Policy
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
1. That Council adopts a new Capital Financing and Debt Management
Policy for the City of Niagara Falls
2. That Staff be directed to prepare the necessary by-law to adopt the
policy attached as Attachment 1.
Carried Unanimously
8.8. L-2022-03
On -Demand Surety Bonds Policy
Our File No. 2022-71
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
1. That Council adopt a policy regarding the use of on -demand surety
bonds ("Surety Bond Policy"), which will be effective for a two-year pilot
period, and which will take the form at Appendix "1" attached to this
report;
2. That Council direct staff to update the language used in development
agreement templates to permit surety bonds that conform to the Surety
Bond Policy as an acceptable form of security;
3. That Council direct staff to report back on the uptake and any
challenges encountered with surety bonds within two years of accepting
the first on -demand surety bond under the Surety Bond Policy;
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4. That Council direct staff to take all necessary actions, including the
execution of all necessary documentation, to give effect to the two-year
pilot of the Surety Bond Policy.
Carried Unanimously
8.9. MW -2022-23
Rural Arterial Roads Emergency Improvements
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
1. That Council approve the extension of 2022 Road Resurfacing Contract
for a change order to include the addition of:
a. Kalar Road - From Thorold Stone Road to 190 metres south of
Niven Street
2. That Council approve the extension of the 2022 Surface Treatment
Contract for a change order to include the addition of:
a. Garner Road - Hendershot Boulevard to 150 metres northwards
b. Garner Road - McLeod Road to Black Forest Crescent
c. Garner Road - Black Forest Crescent to Forestview Boulevard
d. Beechwood Road - Lundy's Lane to Nichols Lane
e. Beechwood Road - Nichols Lane to McLeod Road
3. That Council approve the use of available funding within the budget for
the 2022 Road Resurfacing Contract to fund the change in scope in the
estimated amount of $300,000.
4. That Council approve a budgetary increase of $506,000 to the existing
2022 Surface Treatment Contract amount of $582,475 approved in the
2022 Capital Budget, and that it be funded from unallocated Canada
Community -Building Fund (CCBF) reserves.
Carried Unanimously
8.10. PBD -2022-32
Information Report
Future Hospice Care Centre for Niagara Falls
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
That Council receive this staff report for information purposes and to direct
staff to start an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the provider and the site in
order to have a hospice built in the City of Niagara Falls.
Carried Unanimously
8.11. PBD -2022-39
Initiation Report: Official Plan Amendment and Housing Policies Housekeeping
Amendment
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Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
1. That Council receive this staff report for information purposes.
Carried Unanimously
8.12. HR -2022-01
Filling Vacancy for Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That Council approve the following two (2) candidates to fill the vacancies for
the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee:
- Mr. Brian Kon
- Ms. Donna Pierre
Carried Unanimously
8.13. PBD -2022-40
Public Outreach on the Affordability Task Force Recommendations,
Proposed Bill 109 and Missing Middle Housing
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council receive this report for information purposes .
Carried Unanimously
9. CONSENT AGENDA
9.1. B D D-2022-001
Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC/BDD)
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
SBEC Program Transfer Payment Agreement
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the SBEC-MEDJCT SBEC
Program
Transfer Payment Agreement.
9.2. MW -2022-24
Queen Street —15 Minute Free Parking Zones
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
Carried Unanimously
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That Council approve the installation of five (5) short duration (15 minutes or
Tess) parking spaces along Queen Street to support businesses and allow
customers up to 15 minutes of free parking to attend the establishment to pick-
up or drop-off goods and services.
That Council direct Staff to coordinate the final locations with the Downtown BIA
and provide the resulting amendments to By-law #89-2000 at the May 31, 2022
Council meeting.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lococo declared a conflict).
9.3. PBD -2022-33
PLC -2022-006, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control
Block 106, Registered Plan 59M-484, Forestview Estates
7340-7372 Matteo Drive
Applicant: Kenmore Drive
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That Council approve the request and pass the by-law to exempt Block 106,
Registered Plan 59M-484 from Part Lot Control for a period of two years.
Carried Unanimously
9.4. PBD -2022-34
PLC -2022-004, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control
Lots 40, 41, and 49 to 53 inclusive, Registered Plan 59M-491, Chippawa
West
9232, 9234, 9248, 9250, 9256, 9258, 9266, 9268, 9272 and 9274 Griffon
Street
Applicant: LH (Niagara) Ltd.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That Council approve the request and pass the by-law included in today's
agenda to exempt Lots 40, 41, and 49 to 53 inclusive, Registered Plan 59M-
491 from Part Lot Control for a period of two years.
Carried Unanimously
9.5. PBD -2022-35
AM -2018-012, Exemption Request to 2 -Year Waiting Period for a Minor
Variance
Chippawa East Draft Plan of Subdivision
North side of Willick Road between Sodom Road and Willoughby Drive
Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
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That Council consider passing the resolution to grant an exemption to the 2 -
year waiting period for minor variances to allow Queensway Chippawa
Properties Inc. to file an application to the City's Committee of Adjustment for
the proposed development.
Carried (Councillor Lococo opposed to the vote).
9.6. PBD -2022-36
PLC -2022-007, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control
Block 109, 110, & 111, Registered Plan 59M-484, Forestview Estates
7153-7213 Parsa Street
Applicant: Marken Homes
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That Council approve the request and pass the by-law to exempt Block 109,
110, & 111, Registered Plan 59M-484 from Part Lot Control for a period of two
years.
Carried Unanimously
9.7. PBD -2022-37
PLC -2022-005, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control
Block 101, Registered Plan 59M-484, Forestview Estates
7381-7421 Matteo Drive
Applicant: Mountainview Homes (Niagara) Ltd.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That Council approve the request and pass the by-law to exempt Block 101,
Registered Plan 59M-484 from Part Lot Control for a period of two years.
Carried Unanimously
9.8. PBD -2022-38
PLC -2022-008, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control
Lots 19, 20, 22, 23, 57, & 58, Registered Plan 59M-491, Lyons Creek Phase
5
9342-9350 White Oak Ave (Lots 19 and 20); 9337-9343 White Oak Ave
(Lots 22 & 23); and 4243-4259 Shuttleworth Drive (Lots 57 & 58)
Applicant: Mountainview Homes (Niagara) Ltd.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That Council approve the request and pass the by-law to exempt Lots 19, 20,
22, 23, 57, & 58, Registered Plan 59M-491 from Part Lot Control for a period of
two years.
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Carried Unanimously
9.9. R&C-2022-08
NFAG (Niagara Falls Art Gallery) 2022 Fee for Service Agreement
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That City Council receive for information the one-year (2022) Fee for Service
Agreement for the Niagara Falls Art Gallery (NFAG).
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lococo declared a conflict).
9.10. R&C-2022-09
The dissolution of the Coronation 50 Plus Advisory Committee and the
Rescinding of the Coronation 50 Plus Recreation Centre Constitution
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That council approve the dissolution of the Coronation 50 Plus Advisory
Committee and to rescind the Coronation 50 Plus Recreation Centre
constitution.
Carried Unanimously
10. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
10.1 Special Occasion Permit Request - 2022 Niagara Falls Rotary Ribfest
Scott Wright, event organizer, for the 2022 Niagara Falls Rotary Ribfest is
requesting that the City of Niagara Falls declare the "2022 Niagara Falls
Rotary Ribfest," on June 17,2022 -June 19, 2022 as "municipally significant"
and "Community Festival" in order to assist with obtaining a Special Occasion
Permit from AGCO.
10.2. Proclamation Request - National Public Works Week
On behalf of the many women and men employed to serve our community in the
Municipal Works Division, our Director of Municipal Works, Erik Nickel, is kindly
requesting the City of Niagara Falls to proclaim May 15 to 21, 2022 as National
Public Works Week.
10.3. Proclamation Request - World Ocean Day - June 8th - Motion for Ocean
Protection
Attached is a resolution in support of recognizing and celebrating "World
Oceans Day 2022" on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 and the advancement of
ocean conservation in Canada.
10.4. Historic Drummondville BIA 2022 Proposed Budget
Attached is the Historic Drummondville BIA 2022 proposed budget. This
budget was approved by the board during their March 9 2022 AGM.
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10.5. Lundy's Lane BIA - 2022 Budget
Attached is the 2022 Lundy's Lane BIA budget as approved by the Board on
May 5, 2022.
10.6. Noise By-law Exemption - Chippawa Slo Pitch Tournament and Street
Dance
The Chippawa Volunteer Fire Association is requesting Council to approve a
noise exemption on Saturday, July 16, 2022 until 11:30 PM as they host the
Annual SPN Slo-Pitch Tournament and Street Dance.
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That Council approve/support Item #10.1 through to and including Item #10.6.
Carried Unanimously
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
11.1. Resolution - Township of Mulmur - More Homes for Everyone Act
Attachedis a resolution passed by the Council of the Township of Mulmur
regarding the More Homes for Everyone Act.
11.2. Niagara Region Correspondence
Attached is correspondence sent from the Niagara Region regarding the
following matters:
1) Provincial report and Regional staff comments regarding the Ontario
Housing Affordability Task Force.
2) Niagara Region Correspondence respecting: PDS 13-2022-2021 Reserve
Water and Wastewater Treatment Capacities.
3) Niagara Region Correspondence respecting: PW 11-2022 Inspection
Programs and Condition of Niagara Region Trunk Sanitary Sewer
Infrastructure
4) Niagara Region Correspondence respecting: PW 14-2022 Inspection of
Regional Water
Infrastructure
5) Niagara Region Correspondence respecting PDS 4-2022 Development
Applications Monitoring Report - 2021 Year End
6) Niagara Region Correspondence respecting PDS 9-2022 2021 Census
Series: Population and Dwelling Counts
7) Niagara Regional Report PDS 14-2022 - Proposed Niagara Official Plan
11.3. Correspondence from Downtown BIA - Recognition of Downtown BIA at
the 2022 Ontario BIA Association Conference
Letter attached from the Downtown BIA informing Council of recent recognition
at the 2022 Ontario BIA Association Conference in Niagara Falls.
11.4. Resolution - City of Thorold
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At its meeting held on May 3, 2022, Thorold City Council adopted the following
resolution respecting Council's submission to the Province pertaining to Bill
109 and the recommendations proposed by the Province's Housing
Affordability Task Force.
11.5. Ontario Ombudsman Review
The Ombudsman has completed his review into a closed meeting complaint.
11.6. Comments from Resident - practice of submitting comments to Council
Attached are comments from Joedy Burdett regarding our process for
submitting comments to published Council agendas.
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council receive and file for information Item #11.1 through to and
including Item #11.6.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Kerrio declared a conflict to #11.1;
Councillor Pietrangelo declared a conflict to #11.2- 7) and Councillor
Lococo declared a conflict to #11.3).
12. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
12.1. Downtown Security Cameras - Request for Council
The Downtown BIA is seeking permission from the Niagara Falls' Council to
install security cameras on the arches in Downtown.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council refer to staff the matter regarding Downtown security cameras
and to delegate the authority for care and control of the cameras to the NRP.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lococo declared a conflict).
12.2. Change of Street Name Request - Jake Hiebert Way
Rich Merlino is requesting the renaming of St. Clair Avenue (the portion
between Queen Street and Park Street), where Jake's Chip Wagon conducted
business for many years to JAKE HIEBERT WAY.
12.3. Unlawful activity on Willow Road - Letter from resident's solicitors
Attached is a letter from resident, Mr. White's legal counsel, for further
discussion to determine Council direction.
12.4. Letter from resident regarding garbage and rats
Attached is a letter from a resident regarding a suggesting to have a by-law
that would require landlords to provide enclosed units to house garbage.
12.5. Correspondence from Downtown BIA
Attached is a letter with multiple requests from the Downtown BIA.
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Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That Council refer to staff Item #12.2 through to and including Item #12.5.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lococo declared a conflict to Item
#12.5).
13. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
13.1. Letter for Niagara Falls City Council - Request for ban
The Founder & Volunteer Community Director, from NiagaraGives, sent
correspondence requesting Council to consider a city-wide ban on the public
display or usage of pro -Soviet or pro-Ruscist symbols.
RECOMMENDATION: As this is a matter not within Council's jurisdiction it is
recommended that it be received for the Information of Council.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
That this matter be received for the information of Council.
Carried Unanimously
13.2. Cross Border Travel and ArriveCan
Attached is a letter from the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission and the Buffalo
and Fort Erie Bridge Authority regarding the Arrive Can application.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council endorse the letter received from the
Niagara Falls Bridge Commission and the Buffalo and Fort Erie Bridge
Authority to ask the Government of Canada to continue to market the Arrive
Can application as an "optional" tool when crossing the border and that it no
longer be a mandatory requirement.
AND that a copy of the letter and Council's motion be forwarded to the Public
Health Agency of Canada, bordering municipalities across Ontario, Members
of Parliament for Niagara and Local Area Municipalities in Niagara for support.
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That Council endorse the letter received from the Niagara Falls Bridge
Commission and the Buffalo and Fort Erie Bridge Authority to ask the
Government of Canada to continue to market the Arrive Can application as an
"optional" tool when crossing the border and that it no longer be a mandatory
requirement.
AND that a copy of the letter and Council's motion be forwarded to the Public
Health Agency of Canada, bordering municipalities across Ontario, Members
of Parliament for Niagara and Local Area Municipalities in Niagara for support.
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Carried (Councillor Lococo opposed to the vote).
14. RESOLUTIONS
14.1. PBD -2022-35
AM -2018-012, Exemption Request to 2 -Year Waiting Period for a Minor
Variance
Chippawa East Draft Plan of Subdivision
North side of Willick Road between Sodom Road and Willoughby Drive
That subject to subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O. Council
consents to an exemption to the 2 -year waiting period for minor variances and
thereby allows Queensway Chippawa Properties Inc. to file an application to the
City's Committee of Adjustment for the development of their Plan of Subdivision
that is regulated by By-law No. 2022-06.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That Council approve resolution #6 pertaining to PBD -2022-35.
Carried (Councillor Lococo was opposed to the vote).
15. RATIFICATION OF IN -CAMERA
a) Ratification of In -Camera
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council:
1. Direct staff regarding information about the Niagara District Airport;
2. Direct staff regarding the former Coronation Building on Summer Street.
3. That Council delegate authority to the CAO, or his designate, for all matters
related to the acquisition of properties and easements necessary to accomplish
road widenings and dedications in support of the Montrose Road, Reixinger
Road, and Biggar Road improvements identified in the Montrose Road and
Lyons Creek Road/Biggar Road Municipal Class Environmental Assessment,
driven by the development of the new South Niagara Hospital and surrounding
lands; and further,
4. That Council approve a 2022 Capital Budget amendment totalling $660,000
for the purposes of land acquisition related recommendation 1, to be funded by
capital special purposes reserve and development charges where permissible;
and further,
5. That the Chief Administrative Officer, or his designate, be authorized to
execute all agreements and documentation and take whatever steps necessary
to carry out Recommendation 1 of report MW -2022-25.
Carried (Councillor Lococo was opposed to item #1, pertaining to the
Niagara District Airport: Councillor Kerrio declared a conflict to #1,
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Niagara District Airport report and Councillor Pietrangelo declared a
conflict to #3,#4 & #5 pertaining to MW -2022-25.
16. NOTICE OF MOTION/NEW BUSINESS
a) Fireworks Display - Daily - City of Niagara Falls
Councillor Lococo expressed noise and environmental concerns of the daily
fireworks display at the Falls.
b) Weightman Bridge - Chippawa - Installation of Lights
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
That Council waive the procedural by-law and that staff look into lighting up the
Weightman Bridge in Chippawa and investigate the costs for nightly lighting of
various colours for monthly causes such as Childhood cancer awareness,
autism , breast cancer awareness and for staff to outsource with potential
partners like NPEI, Festival of Lights, Niagara Parks Commission for
sponsorship opportunities.
Carried Unanimously
c) Environmental Concerns
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
That Staff waive the procedural by-law and that staff be directed to bring a
report back to Council on environmental concerns regarding Fourth Avenue
and the roundabout at Bridge Street and Victoria Avenue.
Carried Unanimously
17. BY-LAWS
2022- A by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation for City purposes, for Regional
43. purposes, and for Education purposes for the year 2022.
2022- A by-law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 142 to the City of
44. Niagara Falls Official Plan.
2022- A By-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, as amended, to provide updated land
45. use permissions related to the growth of cannabis for both medical and
commercial purposes.
2022- A By-law to amend By-law No. 1538 for the Township of Crowland, as
46. amended, to provide updated land use permissions related to the growth of
cannabis for both medical and commercial purposes.
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2022- A By-law to amend By-law No. 395 (1996) for Willoughby Township, to
47. provide updated land use permissions related to the growth of cannabis for
both medical and commercial purposes.
2022- A By-law to amend By-law No. 70-69 for the former Township of Humberstone
48. now in the City of Niagara Falls, as amended, to provide updated land use
permissions related to the growth of cannabis for both medical and
commercial purposes.
2022- Being a by-law to amend Site Plan Control By-law No. 2011-113.
49.
2022- A by-law to designate Lots 40, 41, & 49-53 (inclusive), Registered Plan 59M-
50. 491, not to be subject to part -lot control (PLC -2022-004).
2022- A by-law to designate Block 101, Registered Plan 59M-484, not to be subject
51. to part -lot control (PLC -2022-005).
2022- A by-law to designate Block 106, Registered Plan 59M-484, not to be subject
52. to part -lot control (PLC -2022-006).
2022- A by-law to designate Blocks 109, 110, & 111, Registered Plan 59M-484, not
53. to be subject to part -lot control (PLC -2022-007).
2022- A by-law to designate Lots 19, 20, 22, 23, 57, & 58, Registered Plan 59M-491,
54. not to be subject to part -lot control (PLC -2022-008).
2022- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City
55. 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
56. held on the 10th day of May, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That the by-laws be read a first, second and third time and passed.
Carried (Councillor Lococo opposed to by-laws 44, through to and
including by-law - 48).
18. ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
That Council adjourn the meeting at 8:19 PM.
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Carried Unanimously
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