06/21/2022Niagara MINUTES
JqNAD Y Cit Council A Meeting
4:00 PM - Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Council Chambers/Zoom App.
The City Council Meeting of the City of Niagara Falls was called to order on Tuesday, June 21,
2022, at 4:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present:
COUNCIL Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Chris
PRESENT: Dabrowski, Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Carolynn loannoni,
Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike
Strange, Councillor Wayne Thomson
COUNCIL
ABSENT:
STAFF Jason Burgess, Bill Matson, Margaret Corbett, Kira Dolch, Julie Hannah,
PRESENT: Nidhi Punyarthi, Erik Nickel (present in Chambers)
Trent Dark, Serge Felicetti, Jo Zambito, Jonathan Leavens, Kathy
Moldenhauer, Carla Stout (present virtually via Zoom)
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 meeting was called to order at 5:37 PM.
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1. Council Minutes of May 31, 2022
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
That Council approve the minutes of the May 31, 2022 meeting as presented.
Carried (Councillor loannoni abstained from the vote).
4. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
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a) Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict of interest to Item #10.1 - Downtown
BIA - Update of BIA slate of officers as the Downtown BIA is her spouse's
former employer.
b) Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict of interest to Item #12.9 - "Fallsview
BIA Budget" and to Item #12.1 - "Fallsview BIA - Request by BIA to amend
their agreement with the Convention Centre" (as he is a member).
c) Councillor Victor Pietrangelo declared a conflict of interest to MW -2022-37 and
to MW -2022-38 as they both deal with school crossing guards whereby input
was received from NCDSB (Niagara Catholic District School Board), which is
his employer.
5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences to the following:
• Denis Halle, brother-in-law of Tony D'Amario in our Municipal Works
Department.
• Marc Drolet of our Environmental Services Department.
• Atonia "Toni" Conidi, mother-in-law of Sarah Conidi, in our Legal
Department.
b) Mayor Diodati made the following announcements:
Canada Day—Friday, July 1st
• Parade—starts at 11AM
o along the classic route downtown Victoria, Valley Way, Queen
o still need volunteers—sign-up online at niagarafalls.ca
o marching band/ stilt walkers/ characters/ Project SHARE
• Events—a number of free community events all weekend
o Niagara Falls History Museum – 10AM-5PM
o Outdoor Pools—Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1 PM-7PM
o Gale Centre Arena—Skate on Sunday 2:15-4:15PM
o NF Farmer's Market—Saturday 7AM- 1PM
■ MacBain Centre Parking Lot
Flag Raisings—also attended by Councillor Thomson (photos were shown)
• Queen's Jubilee Flag Raising
• Italian Flag Raising
• Senior's Month Flag Raising
• Filipino Independence Day
Key to the City—William Shatner (photos were shown]
• At ComicCon—organized by Councillor Dabrowski
• Canadian actor—best known for his role as Captain Kirk in Star Trek
• Auction of the signed key garnered $16,500 for his children's charity
June is Parks and Recreation Month
• Thank you to our incredible staff
• Events/ openings/ programs/ seniors/ youth/ committees
• Front -facing staff and they do an incredible job in our community
Mother Earth Day at Firemen's
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• Also attended by Councillor Lococo and Councillor Pietrangelo
• Red Raiders [photosl
• Celebrating a new home base at Princess Margaret School
• Congratulations on the upgrades and
Nik Wallenda-10 year anniversary [photos]
• Nik figure donated by Ripley's
• Visitors to the falls can join in the fun and re -live the event
• Also attended by Councillor Thomson
Korean War Gapyeong Battle Victory Monument [photos were shownl
• Also attended by Councillor Lococo
• Congratulations on cemetery staff
• Amazing event in partnership with Korean Veterans Association and
City of Gapeyeong
• Encourage everyone to visit Fairview Cemetery to see the monument
City Council Representatives
Pride in the Parking Lot I Councillor Lococo
Opening Ceremony of Niagara Military Councillor Thomson
Museum's Afghanistan Exhibit
Grand Openings/ Business Happenings [photos for each one shown]
• Women's Place of South Niagara—grand opening
o Also attended by Councillor Lococo
• 50 Year Celebration of the Flying Saucer
• Buds 4 Less Cannabis—grand opening
• Canadian Tire Jumpstart—fundraiser
o Also attended by Councillor Pietrangelo
• Tools in the Trade Boot Camp
• WD Craftline Inc.—grand opening
• Ivory Dental Studio—grand opening
• Wendy Leard School of Dance 42nd year celebration
o Also attended by Councillor Strange
c) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
6. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
6.1. Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC)
The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committtee (MYAC) provided Council with a
presentation to include the following:
• Scholarship presentation - MYAC Chairs, Aiden Bilon and Salony
Sharma and Mr. Mitchinson will recognize the 3 scholarship recipients
(Ethan Zahn, Finesse Warriner and Serena Butera).
• Annual Deputation - MYAC Chairs to review MYAC's 2021/2022 school
year.
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7. PLANNING MATTERS
7.1. PBD -
PBD -2022-44
AM -2022-007
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application
5647-5669 Main Street and part of 5662 Lowell Street
To permit a 10 storey mixed-use building with 107 dwelling units
Applicant: Ed and Ruth Ann Nieuwesteeg and 2738129 Ontario Inc. (Dr.
George & Karen Zimakas) and Sandra Josephine Smith
Agent: ACK Architects (Michael Allen)
The Public meeting commenced at 6:19 PM.
Julie Hannah, Planner 2, gave an overview of the background report PBD -
2022 -44.
No members of the public spoke to the application.
Michael Allen, from ACK Architects Studio Inc, acting as the agent, provided
details on units as part of the development.
The Public meeting was closed at 6.28 PM.
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
1. That Council approve the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments
as detailed in this report to permit a 10 storey mixed-use building on the
subject lands, subject to providing a 45 degree angular plane from the
rear lot line to the top of the building, and subject to the other 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 engineering report and
third party hydraulic modelling.
3. That Council approve the request to pass a by-law to deem Lots 9 and
10 of Plan 653, 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.
Carried Unanimously
8. REPORTS
8.1. MW -
MW -2022-32
Final Asset Management Plan - Core Assets
Erik Nickel, Director of Municipal Works, set context as to the purpose of
Report MW -2022-32.
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Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
Recommendations:
1. That the City's Asset Management Plan for Core Assets be Endorsed by the
CAO and approved by a resolution passed by City Council as required under
Ontario Regulation 588/17 for submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing by July 01, 2022; and further,
2. That the recommendations of the Asset Management Plan including the
financing strategy, development of a 10 -year capital budget, utilization of risk-
based prioritization, and increase of asset condition knowledge be incorporated
into the 2023 Budget process; and further,
3. That Council consider additional staffing needs as part of the 2023 Budget
process in support of the organizational changes to ensure accountability for
City-wide asset management activities and the adoption of consistent and
standardized asset management practices is executed; and further,
4. That Council authorize the award of an asset management consulting service
contract to SLBC Inc. in the amount of $99,536 plus applicable taxes in support
of the development of the Asset Management Plan for Non -Core Assets due July
01, 2024.
Carried Unanimously
8.2. F-
F -2022-28
Monthly Tax Receivables Report - May
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
Recommendation:
That Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information
purposes.
Carried Unanimously
8.3. F-
F -2022-29
Low Income Seniors and People with Disabilities Water and Property Tax
Rebate Programs
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Recommendation:
For the information of Council.
8.4. F -
Carried Unanimously
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F-2022-32
Fire Truck Procurement Update
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Recommendations:
1. That Council approve a 2022 capital budget amendment of $75,000
funded from Capital Special Purpose Reserves to fund the purchase of
two replacement fire trucks.
2. That Council receive and file report F-2022-32
Carried Unanimously
8.5. F-
F -2022-33
Development Charges Treasurer's Statements
Moved by Councillor Carolynn loannoni
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Recommendation:
That Council receive this report and attachments for information.
Carried Unanimously
8.6. MW -
MW -2022-31
Niagara Falls Cemetery Services - Comprehensive Cemeteries Plan
Fraser Drysdale from GSP Group, shared a presentation to Council.
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Carolynn loannoni
1. That Council approve the Comprehensive Cemeteries Plan attached to this
report; and further,
2. That Council consider the financial implications of the Comprehensive
Cemeteries Plan as part of future budget review processes.
3. That the above recommendations be approved minus any site locations
mentioned in the plan for future expansion.
Carried Unanimously
8.7. MW -
MW -2022-33
Welcome To Chippawa Sign Feature Condition and Information
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Carolynn loannoni
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1. That Council receive this report for information
2. That future planning, design, and improvements to the Welcome To
Chippawa Sign Feature be referred to future Capital Budgets for consideration.
3. Furthermore, that Council direct Economic Development staff to contact
Chippawa businesses to discuss beautification around the BIA and possible
BIA development.
Carried Unanimously
8.8. MW -
MW -2022-34
Update on Implementation Strategy for the Climate Change Adaptation
Plan
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
1. That Council receive for information this update on the implementation
strategy for the climate change adaptation plan; and further,
2. That Council refer to the 2023 budget process considerations relating to staff
complement increases necessary to support ongoing efforts to lead and deliver
climate change initiatives; and further,
3. That Council authorize the CAO to exercise delegated authority to enter into
partnership(s) with Local Area Municipalities, the Conservation Authority, or the
Region for sharing of additional Climate Change related resources including
potential staffing resources; and further, explore other partnerships and
organizations, such as, Niagara College, Niagara Parks Commission and
Vineland Research, and further,
4. That Council approve a 2023 pre -budget request in the amount of $75,000 for
the purposes of engaging a consultant to assist with completion of the
implementation strategy including additional public consultation, a risk and
vulnerability assessment, vetting of recommendations, cost forecasting, a best -
practices review, an organizational review, and report preparation.
5. That Council direct staff to complete and Urban Forestry Strategy as part of
the 2023 budget.
6. That Council direct staff to include information pertaining to the "green
development standard" and the costs associated with it in the same report.
Carried Unanimously
8.9. MW -
MW -2022-37
School Crossing Guards - Level of Service Review
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
Recommendation:
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That Council approve the Staff recommendation to discontinue midday (lunch-
time) school crossing guard services for all locations, effective June 30, 2022.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Pietrangelo declared a conflict and
Councillor Dabrowski was absent from vote).
8.10. R&C-
R&C-2022-10
Awarding of Public Art at the Exchange
Moved by Councillor Wayne Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
That City Council receive R&C-2022-10, Awarding of Public Art at the Niagara
Falls Exchange report.
Carried Unanimously
8.11. PBD -
PBD -2022-45
Honourary Street Naming
Moved by Councillor Wayne Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
That Council direct staff to prepare an Honourary Street Naming policy for
Council's review and consideration.
Carried Unanimously
8.12. F-
F -2022-30
Insurance Renewal Report
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT Council approve the 2022-2023 Comprehensive Insurance Program
from Intact Public Entities Inc.
Carried Unanimously
9. CONSENT AGENDA
9.1. MW -
MW -2022-35
Cummington Square West — Accessible Parking
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Subject to approval by the Mayor's Accessibility Advisory Committee at their
scheduled June 27, 2022 meeting, that the accessible parking space on the
southwest side of Cummington Square West between a point 29 metres
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northwest of Main Street and a point 35 metres northwest of Main Street to be
relocated to a location between a point of 59 metres northwest of Main Street
and a point 65 metres northwest of Main Street.
Carried Unanimously
9.2. MW -
MW -2022-36
Main Street between Lundy's Lane/Ferry Street & North Street - New
Cycling Lanes
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
1. That a curb -side bicycle lane be designated for cyclist use only on the
east side of Main Street between Lundy's Lane/Ferry Street & North
Street;
2. That a bicycle lane separated by on -street parking and a 1.0 metre
buffer be designated for cyclist use only on the west side of Main Street
between Lundy's Lane/Ferry Street & North Street;
3. That two (2) on -street parking spaces be removed on the east side of
Main Street between a point 67 metres north of Ferry Street and a point
97 metres north of Ferry Street;
4. That a No Parking restriction be established on the east side of Main
Street, on the segments that are currently unrestricted, between Lundy's
Lane/Ferry Street & North Street;
5. That Council pass the amending by-law on tonight's agenda.
Carried Unanimously
9.3. MW -
MW -2022-38
School Crossing Guards Reviews
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
1. That Council approve School Crossing Guard services at the
intersection of Beaverdams Road at Watson Street.
2. That Council approve the discontinuation of School Crossing Guard
services at the following locations:
a. Morrison Street at Portage Road (east intersection); and
b. Lundy's Lane at Highland Avenue.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Pietrangelo declared a conflict).
9.4. PBD -
PBD -2022-43
26CD-11-2021-005
Record of Site Condition Update
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
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That Council accept the report for information purposes.
Carried Unanimously
9.5. R&C-
R&C-2022-11
Update of Museum Policies
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
That Council accept the updated Museum policies as presented.
Carried Unanimously
10. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council approve/support Item #10.1 through to
and including Item #10.10.
10.1. Downtown BIA - Update of BIA slate of officers
Attached is a letter from the Downtown BIA updating the slate of officers
seeking approval from Council.
10.2. Noise By-law Exemption - Drive -In Car Show - Firemen's Park
Attached is a request to extend the noise by-law to 11:00 PM on Saturday,
August 20, 2022 to allow for the drive-in car show event at Firemen's Park.
10.3. Noise By-law Exemption - Taps Brewhouse Outdoor Events 2022
Taps Brewhouse is seeking relief from the Amplified Noise By-law for a
number of summer events as listed in the attached letter.
10.4. Resolution - Town of Aurora - Mandatory Firefighter Certificate
Attached is correspondence from the Town of Aurora's Council meeting of May
24, 2022, regarding a resolution adopted by Council respecting "Mandatory
Firefighter Certification."
10.5. Lighting Niagara Falls City Hall Blue - Arthritis Awareness Month
The Arthritis Society is requesting approval from Council to light the Niagara
Falls City Hall building blue on Thursday, September 1, 2022 in support of
Arthritis Awareness Month.
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
That staff report back to Council information pertaining to the process involved
to request the lighting of City Hall to highlight initiatives and to consult with
WFOL for the possible use of resources.
10.6. Memo from Planning
Carried Unanimously
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Regarding:
PLC -2022-009, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control
Lots 18, 48, and 62, Registered Plan 59M-491, Lyons Creek Phase 5
9336-9338 White Oak Ave. (Lot 18); 9297-9299 Griffin St. (Lot 48); and 9253-
9255 White Oak Ave. (Lot 62)
10.7. Memo from Planning
Regarding:
PLC -2022-010, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control
Lots 63 to 68 inclusive and Block 69, Registered Plan 59M-491, Chippawa
West
9215-9249 White Oak Avenue and 9200-9210 Griffin Street
10.8. Proclamation Request - Rail Safety Week
Attached is a letter from CN requesting Council to support "Rail Safety Week"
to be held from September 19-25, 2022.
10.9. Fallsview BIA-2022 Budget
The Fallsview BIA is asking Council to approve their 2022 budget at
$103,000.00.
10.10. Seniors Advisory Committee - Memo for Council
Motion from Committee: For Council to direct finance staff to create a
comprehensive rebate policy regarding water and property tax for lower income
seniors.
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
That Council approve/support Item #10.1 through to Item #10.10.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict to Item
#10.9 and Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict to Item #10.1).
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council receive and file for information Item #11.1
through to and including Item #11.8.
11.1. Niagara District Airport Commission
The attached letter was received from Dan Pilton, CEO of the Niagara District
Airport regarding the RFP.
Councillor Lori Lococo requested that Council lift Item #11.1 for further
discussion. Councillor Lococo requested that all 3 municipalities agree on a
vision for the airport.
11.2. Niagara Region Correspondence
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Attached is correspondence sent from the Niagara Region regarding the
following matters:
1) Brownfield Tax Assistance Incentive Funding Request
2) Waste Management System By-law and Access to Closed Landfill and
Repurposed Sites By-law Updates
11.3. Resolution - City of Kitchener - Energy Performance Tiers
Attached is a resolution regarding higher energy performance tiers.
11.4. Resolutions - Town of Fort Erie - Federal Government's Plans to Tax
Vacant Foreign Owned Properties and Bidding Wars on Apartment
Rentals
Attached are two resolutions from the Town of Fort Erie.
11.5. Resolution - Town of Fort Erie - ArriveCAN & Covid-19 Travel Measures
to Enter Canada
The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of May 30, 2022
passed the attached resolution regarding ArriveCAN & COVID-19 Travel
Measures to Enter Canada.
11.6. Resolution - City of Thorold - Declaring a state of emergency of mental
health, homelessness and addiction in the City of Thorold.
Please be guided by the attached correspondence to declare a state of
emergency of mental health, homelessness and addiction in the City of
Thorold.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Carolynn loannoni
That Council support the City of Thorold's resolution to declare a state of
emergency of mental health, homelessness and addiction in the City of
Thorold and furthermore that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls declare a
state of emergency of mental health, homelessness and addiction in the City of
Niagara Falls.
The Niagara Falls City Council, at its June 21, 2022 meeting, adopted the
motion as follows:
WHEREAS According to the Province of Ontario Emergency Response Plan
(2008), Canadian municipalities are free to declare state of emergencies in
response to "any situation or impending situation caused b the forces of
nature, an accident, an intentional act or otherwise that constitutes a danger of
major proportions to life or property";
WHEREAS 11/12 of Niagara -area municipalities have requested that the
Niagara Region declare a state of emergency on mental health, homelessness
and addiction, the Niagara Falls Council previously unanimously supported a
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motion requesting the Niagara Region declare a state of emergency on mental
health, homelessness and addiction;
WHEREAS Approximately 665 residents, including 121 children in Niagara,
were counted as homeless (March 2021);
WHEREAS Niagara EMS reported 1001 suspected opiod overdoses (2021)
and 210 suspected opiod overdoses already this year (April 2022); and
WHEREAS Niagara's suicide rate of 9.8 deaths per 100,000 is higher than the
provincial average of 7.7 deaths per 1,000,000 in Ontario (Stats Can.)
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
That the City of Niagara Falls Council DIRECT Mayor Jim Diodati as the Head
of Council to declare a state of emergency on mental health, homelessness
and addiction in the City of Niagara Falls; and
That this resolution BE CIRCULATED to the Ontario Minister of the Solicitor
General, Emergency Management Ontario, the Premier of Ontario, the Ontario
Ministry of Community and Social Services, the Ontario Associate Minister for
Mental Health, all Niagara -are Members of Provincial Parliament, and all
Niagara area municipalities.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Carried Unanimously
11.7. Letter to Municipal Councils - from the Municipal Engineers Association
(MEA)
Attached is a letter regarding the retention of professional engineers at Ontario
municipalities.
11.8. Environmental Concerns - Former Cyanamid Lands, First Avenue, Bridge
Street
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
That Council receive and file for information Item #11.1 through to and
including item #11.5 and that Council receive and file for information Item
#11.7 through to and including Item #11.8.
Carried Unanimously
12. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council Refer to Staff Item #12.1 through to and
including Item #12.3.
12.1. Fallsview BIA - Letter to City - Niagara Civic & Convention Centre, Inc.
Request for the City of Niagara Falls to amend the Fallsview BIA agreement.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
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That Council refer to staff the matter requesting the City of Niagara Falls to
amend the Fallsview BIA agreement.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict).
12.2. Street Name Change Request
Staff have received a request for a street name change of Marineland
Parkway.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
That Council refer to staff the matter pertaining to the request for a street name
change of Marineland Parkway.
Carried Unanimously
12.3. Electric Scooter By-law
Resident Joedy Burdett would like Council to implement the Provincial Kick -
Style Pilot Project that allows municipalities to choose where and how e -
scooters may be used.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council refer to staff the matter pertaining to the City implementing the
Provincial Kick -Style Pilot Project that allows municipalities to choose where
and how e -scooters may be used. Furthermore, that the report include details
around liability, enforcement, licensing, education and safety issues.
Carried Unanimously
13. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
13.1. Niagara Regional Correspondence
Attached is correspondence from the Niagara Region regarding the Waterpipe
Smoking By-law.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City of Niagara Falls consents to the passage
of the Waterpipe By-law of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, being a by-
law to regulate waterpipe smoking in the Region.
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That the City of Niagara Falls consents to the passage of the Waterpipe By-law
of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, being a by-law to regulate waterpipe
smoking in the Region.
Carried Unanimously
13.2. Free Transit Trips Request - 2022 Canada Summer Games
Attached is a memorandum from Transit Services requesting free transit for
the volunteers and participants at the 2022 Canada Summer Games.
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Council of the City of Niagara Falls approves
the request by the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games for free trips on
Niagara Falls Transit services to participants and volunteers who can present
their accreditation at the time of boarding between the dates of August 3 to
August 24, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
That the Council of the City of Niagara Falls approves the request by the
Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games for free trips on Niagara Falls Transit
services to participants and volunteers who can present their accreditation at
the time of boarding between the dates of August 3 to August 24, 2022.
Carried Unanimously
14. RESOLUTIONS
14.1. MW -
MW -2022-32
Final Asset Management Plan
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
No. 7
Moved by: Councillor Vince Kerrio Seconded by: Councillor Mike
Strange
WHEREAS Ontario Regulation 588/17 Asset Management Planning for
Municipal Infrastructure, made under the Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity
Act, 2015 sets forth requirements for Ontario municipalities as it pertains to
Asset Management planning and reporting for municipal infrastructure; and;
WHEREAS Ontario Regulation 88/17 Section 3.(1) specifies that every
municipality shall prepare an asset management plan in respect of its core
municipal infrastructure assets by July 1, 2022, and in respect of all of its other
municipal infrastructure assets by July 1, 2024; and
WHEREAS Ontario Regulation 588/17 Section 8. Specifies that every asset
management plan prepared under Ontario Regulation 588/17 under Section 5:
Asset Management Plans, Current Levels of Service or Section 6: Asset
Management Plans, Proposed Levels of Service, or updated under Section 7:
Update of Asset Management Plans, must be:
a. Endorsed by the executive lead of the municipality; and
b. Approved by a resolution passed by the municipal council
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City's Asset Management Plan for
Core Assets be ENDORSED by the CAO and approved by City Council as
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required under Ontario Regulation 588/17 for submission to the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing by July 01, 2022
Carried Unanimously
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That the City's Asset Management Plan for Core Assets be ENDORSED by
the CAO and approved by City Council as required under Ontario Regulation
588/17 for submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing by July
1, 2022.
Carried Unanimously
15. RATIFICATION OF IN -CAMERA
a) Ratification of In -Camera
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
That Council provide direction to staff to report back on the City's insurance
coverage; furthermore that direction was given to staff to report back on 3
specific properties for future consideration regarding cemetery use.
Carried Unanimously
16. NOTICE OF MOTION/NEW BUSINESS
a) Parking Lot Repair - Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 479
Direction to Staff: Councillor Mike Strange discussed the poor condition of the
parking lot of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 479. Staff to review and
repair the pot holes in the parking lot at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch
479.
b) Vacancy Tax Review
Direction to Staff: Councillor Lococo has requested that staff bring a report to
Council in August 2022 on the vacancy tax and to include an investigation of
other options.
17. BY-LAWS
2022- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City
070. employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by-laws.
2022- A By -law to appoint Deputy Lottery Licensing Officers.
071.
2022- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking
072. and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited)
2022- A by-law to designate Lots 18, 48, and 62, Registered Plan 59M-491, not to
073. be subject to part -lot control (PLC -2022-009).
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2022- A by-law to designate Lots 63 to 68 inclusive and Block 69, Registered Plan
074. 59M-491, not to be subject to part -lot control (PLC -2022-010).
2022- A by-law to amend By-law Nos. 79-200 and 2013-126, to permit the use of the
075. Lands to apartment dwellings (AM -2022-006).
2022- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting
076. held on the 21st day of June, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
That the by-laws be read a first, second and third time and passed.
Carried Unanimously
18. ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Carolynn loannoni
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That Council adjourn the meeting at 7:49 PM.
Carried Unanimously
Mayor
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