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1:00 PM - Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Council Chambers/Zoom App.
The City Council Meeting of the City of Niagara Falls was called to order on Tuesday, July 12,
2022, at 1:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present:
COUNCIL Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Councillor Kerrio,
PRESENT: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Wayne
Thomson (present in Chambers)
Councillor Lori Lococo (present via Zoom app.)
COUNCIL Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Carolynn loannoni (Councillor
ABSENT: loannoni was present until 1:10 only and voted for only Item #1.1 -
Resolution to go In -Camera).
STAFF Jason Burgess, Bill Matson, Margaret Corbett, Kira Dolch, Erik Nickel,
PRESENT: Nidhi Punyarthi, James Dowling, Andrew Bryce, Julie Hannah (present in
Chambers)
Chief Jo Zambito, Kathy Moldenhauer, Serge Felicetti, Trent Dark
(present via Zoom).
1. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL
1.1. Resolution to go In -Camera
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council enter into an In -Camera session.
Carried Unanimously
2. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 1:38 PM.
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1. Council Minutes of June 21, 2022
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
That Council approve the minutes of the June 21, 2022 meeting as presented.
Carried Unanimously
4. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
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a) Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict of interest to the following items:
• Item #8.1 - Fee Waiver Applications - only to #2 and #3 from the
Downtown BIA, as the Downtown BIA is the Councillor's spouse's
former employer.
• Item #8.7 - PBD -2022-54 - Response to Downtown BIA Board of
Management - husband's former employer.
b) Councillor Chris Dabrowski declared a conflict of interest to Item #10.5 - Noise
By-law Exemption - 11th Annual Heaters Heroes Run for Children, as
Councillor is a member of the Fallsview Hose Brigade.
c) Councillor Mike Strange declared a conflict of interest to Item #10.5 - Noise By-
law Exemption - 11th Annual Heaters Heroes Run for Children, as Councillor is
a member of the Fallsview Hose Brigade.
d) Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict of interest to the following items:
• Item #7.5 - PBD -2022-52 (AM -2022-009) - 3846 Portage Road, Chris
Hawkswell (applicant) is a partner in a different property (Sand pit).
• Item #8.6 - PBD -2022-53 - AM -2021-019 - 5613, 5631, 5633 Victoria
Avenue, as he owns the property next door - ITEM WAS DEFERRED.
e) Councillor Victor Pietrangelo declared a conflict of interest to Item #7.6 - PBD -
2022 -49 (AM -2022-002) - 3770 Montrose Road - as the Councillor's primary
residence is across the street and within the notification zone.
5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences to the following:
• Antonia Conidi, mother-in-law of Sarah Conidi of our Legal Department.
• Bunnie Brandt - 2017 Arts & Culture Wall of Fame Inductee
o "I love my City. I am an eternal optimist and always try to help
better our community."
b) Mayor Diodati mentioned the following city events:
Canada Games—Torch Relay through Niagara Falls
• Also torchbearers: Councillors Mike Strange and Vic Pietrangelo
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• Festa Italia Celebration
• Also attended by Councillor Pietrangelo
• Eid – Eid Mubarak
• Also attended by Councillor Pietrangelo
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• Nikola Tesla Day Flag Raising
• Also attended by Councillor Thomson
City Council Representatives
Lucas Bandi Fight
NDFFA Convention Parade Judge
Councillor Thomson
Councillor Pietrangelo
Grand Openings/ Business Happenings [photos for each onel
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• RBC – also attended by Councillor Thomson
• La Sultana Lounge
• AWA—African Women Acting – also attended by Councillor Lococo
• Whirlpool Diner
• Ren's Pets – also attended by Councillor Pietrangelo
c) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 9th, 2022.
6. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
6.1. Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games
Vittoria Wikston, Director, Marketing & Community Development of the Niagara
2022 Canada Summer Games, provided a presentation to Council regarding
the upcoming Canada Summer Games.
Vittoria announced Councillor Mike Strange as "Distinguished Alumni Hall of
Honour Inductee."
The Hall of Honour & Welcome Reception, will be held on Friday, August 5,
2022 at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre in Niagara Falls.
6.2. GROW Community Food Literacy Centre
Katie -Ann Wolfenberg and Dan Giancola, Niagara Falls residents whom were
both named "Niagara Regional Impact Award" recipients for 2022. Katie -Ann,
along with Jonna Wolfenberg provided a brief presentation asking Council to
help support the Grand Parade Walk on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at
10:00 AM starting at A.N. Myer Secondary School.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That Council receive the presentation and promote the Grand Parade Walk on
Saturday, September 17, 2022 (10 AM at A.N. Myer) on our City's website.
Carried Unanimously
6.3. Presentation - Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund 2022
Recipient
Clark Bernat, Culture & Museums Manager, acknowledged Dillon Douglas as
the 2022 Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund recipient.
Mayor Diodati provided the following summary pertaining to Dillon Douglas:
Dillon sees the potential in other's creativity and has devoted his time and
energy to that in big ways in our community.
• He has been a driving force in the Niagara Falls literary arts scene.
During his time at Brock, he revitalized the Creative Writer's Club,
hosted weekly workshops to help students and members of the
community enhance their creative writing and poetry skills.
• He also hosted monthly reading events with local businesses in Niagara
Falls and St. Catharines. For him, poetry was a living thing between
people and the world they inhabited --not merely between pages.
• In visual arts, Dillon has been painting for the last couple of years to
help ignite the art community in Niagara. Alongside others, he is actively
working to make the Niagara Falls arts scene a cultural force to be
reckoned with.
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• Dillon hosts events in the Region and continually invites artists and
members of the community into his studio to paint, chat and get hyped
about art.
• He is also a supporter of the local music scene, using his graphic design
skills and marketing connections. From album covers to photoshoots,
press releases to marketing strategy, Dillon believes in building a strong
cultural community in Niagara.
Clark presented him with a cheque and flowers.
6.4. R&C-2022-12
Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund 2022 Recipient
Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
That Council acknowledge Dillon Douglas as the 2022 Allister Young Arts &
Culture Endowment Fund recipient.
Carried Unanimously
7. PLANNING MATTERS
7.1. F-2022-35
City of Niagara Falls Community Benefit Charges Strategy
Danielle Tivoli, from Hemson Consulting, will make a presentation to
Council.
The public meeting commenced at 2:40 PM.
James Dowling, Manager of Capital Community Center, introduced Hemson
Consulting to present to Council.
Craig Binning, Partner at Hemson Consulting, provided a presentation to
Council.
The public meeting was closed at 3:18 PM.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That Council receive and file report F-2022-35 and all attachments.
Carried Unanimously
7.2. PBD -2022-46
General Amendments to By-law No. 79-200
The Public meeting commenced at 3:18 PM.
Andrew Bryce, Manager, Current Planning, provided an overview of the report
PBD -2022-46.
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The Public meeting was closed at 3:34 PM.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
That Council approve the general amendments to By-law No. 79-200, as
outlined in this report. Furthermore, to add "general" in front of conformity in
Section 4.4 (c) of By-law No. 79-200 and to split the proposed by-law into two
by-laws: the first one dealing with community gardens and the second one
dealing with the rest of the items.
Carried Unanimously
7.3. PBD -2022-50
26T-11-2019-002 & AM -2019-007
Draft Plan of Subdivision
9234 Sodom Road and Part of Lot 19, Concession 2 Willoughby
Applicant & Agent: Polocorp Inc.
The Public meeting commenced at 3:34 PM.
Julie Hannah, Planner 2, provided an overview of the report PBD -2022-50.
Garry Beck, of 9200 Sodom Road, provided comments regarding this
application, citing the shared roadway, zoning and privacy issues.
Matthew Warzecha, applicant from Polocorp Inc., made a presentation to
Council in support of the application.
The Public meeting was closed at 4:17 PM.
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council defer Report PBD -2022-50 to the August 9, 2022 Council
meeting.
Carried Unanimously
7.4. PBD -2022-51
AM -2020-018
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application
5500 Marineland Parkway and Lands to the North and Adjacent to 5500
Marineland Parkway
To permit 183 stacked and 33 block townhouse units and a parkette on
the northern portion and to permit 76 stacked townhouse units and
vacation rental units (VRUs) on the southern portion
Applicant: Marina (Thundering Waters) Developments Inc. (Daiyan Adam)
Agent: NPG Planning Solutions (Mary Lou Tanner)
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The Public meeting commenced at 4:18 PM.
Julie Hannah, Planner 2, provided an overview of the report PBD -2022-51.
Joe Mrozek, of 7690 Green Vista Gate, cited concerns relating to the rationale
of the application. Mr. Mrozek cited aesthetic, traffic, environmental (trees
being removed), grading and vacation rental unit concerns.
Jason Sykes, of 5729 Deerbrook Street, citing concerns with the environmental
study that was completed, stating that wildlife does exist in this area. He also
cited lot size and tree preservation concerns. Snow removal, traffic concerns
and privacy issues were also raised.
Janice Low, of 7625 Green Vista Gate, cited concerns relating to tree removal,
wildlife in the woodlot and how it pertains to any tree removal taking place and
to the density of the lots as proposed in the application.
Patrick Maloney, of 40 Queen Street and Sandro Borghesi, of 7780 Stanley
Avenue, spoke on behalf of Washington Mills. They cited concerns with the
zoning of the application, development taking place in industrial zones.
Mary Lou Tanner, from NPG Planning Solutions, and acting as the agent,
along with Rhea Davis, also from NPG Planning Solutions, were present in
Chambers and provided Council with a presentation supporting the application.
The Public meeting was closed at 5:33 PM.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
That Council deny the application as presented.
Carried (Councillor Wayne Thomson abstained from vote).
7.5. PBD -2022-52
AM -2022-009
Zoning By-law Amendment Application
3846 Portage Road
To permit two 4 storey stacked townhouse dwellings with 39 dwelling
units
Applicant: 2717981 Ontario Inc. (Chris Hawkswell)
Agent: Greg Lipinski (Hawk Development Corp.)
Councillor Vince Kerrio left the meeting as he declared a conflict of interest to
this matter.
The Public meeting commenced at 5:37 PM.
Julie Hannah, Planner 2, provided an overview of the report PBD -2022-52.
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David Falleta, of Bousfields Inc. acting as the applicant, spoke in support of the
application. With respect to the parking issue, Mr. Falletta is contacting staff to
learn further details relating to the resident concerns and talked about a
supporting study. He provided a rationale to the parking proposal recognizing
that there are site specific circumstances that exist for this development
(unique in that this location has all of the transit amenities...). Also suggested
promoting transit usage to address the parking concerns. He is proposing a
slightly reduced parking ratio than what the report/application proposes.
The Public meeting closed at 5:53 PM.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment as detailed in this report
to permit two 4 storey stacked townhouse dwelling units on the subject lands,
subject to a parking rate of 1.15 parking spaces per dwelling unit, and subject
to the regulations outlined in this report.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Kerrio declared a conflict).
7.6. PBD -2022-49
AM -2022-002
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
3770 Montrose Road
Applicant: Cassone Dwellings (BT) Inc. (Daniel Marinovic)
Agent: Bousfields Inc. (Evan Sugden)
Councillor Vince Kerrio returned to the meeting.
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo left the meeting as he declared a conflict of
interest to this matter.
The Public meeting commenced at 5:58 PM.
Alexa Cooper, Planner 2, provided an overview of the report PBD -2022-49.
Olga Grcevic, of 7641 St. Augustine Crescent, spoke supporting the
application. However, wants the Region to address any traffic mitigating issues
that would occur as a result of this proposed development. Also 4 way stop
onto Montrose Road was addressed as it may need to be upgraded to allow for
traffic to move well and safely in this area. Also cited sewage and water
drainage issues that could potentially be an issue with this increased
development/housing. Also cited issues with the parkette being used for snow
removal.
Ron and Susan Gibson, of 7630 Bernadette Cres, cited traffic safety and
movement, speaking as a resident of Mount Carmel subdivision.
Justin Hawkins, acting on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council providing
feedback as to the snow removal issue.
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David Falletta, of Bousfields Inc., provided a brief presentation to Council in
support of this proposal.
The Public meeting was closed at 6:48 PM.
Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
1. That Council approve the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments
as detailed in this report to redevelop the lands with a mix of residential
uses, 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 (RSC).
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Pietrangelo declared a conflict).
8. REPORTS
8.1. CLK-2022-13
Fee Waiver Application
- Gateway Residential & Community Support
- Downtown BIA - Niagara Falls Culture Days Music & Food Expo
- Downtown BIA - Niagara Falls Christmas Market
Councillor Pietrangelo returned to Council.
Councillor Dabrowski left the meeting at 6:50 PM and did not return.
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
That Council approve the Fee Waiver Applications for:
1)Gateway Residential & Community Support - in the amount of $500.00, to
cover a combination of pool memberships, individual pool passes, gym rentals
and fitness passes.
2) Downtown BIA - Niagara Falls Culture Days Music & Food Expo - Street
Party 2022, in the amount of $527.65 for the waiving of fees associated with
the road closure fees and staffing costs for the event to be held on Sunday,
August 14, 2022.
3) Downtown BIA - Niagara Falls Christmas Market, in the amount of
$2,007.07 for the waiving of fees associated with the road closure fees for the
event to be held from November 9, 2022 - December 22, 2022.
4) That Council acknowledge the out of budget expenditure (if approved, the
fee waiver budget would be over -budget by $15,524..86) and to have Staff find
a positive variance to help fund this budgetary overrun.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lococo declared a conflict to items #2 &
3 only and Councillor Dabrowski was not present for vote).
8.2. F-2022-36
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2021 Parking Fund Budget to Actual Variance (unaudited)
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
The 2021 Parking Fund Budget to Actual Variance report for the year ended
December 31, 2021 be RECEIVED.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Dabrowski was absent from vote).
8.3. F-2022-37
2022 First Quarter Parking Fund Variance (unaudited)
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
That the year to date report for the first quarter of the year to March 31, 2022
for the Parking Fund be RECEIVED.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Dabrowski was absent from vote).
8.4. FIR -2022-01
Naloxone use by Niagara Falls Fire Department
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
That Council authorize the Fire Chief to enroll the Niagara Falls Fire
Department (NFFD) into the Ontario Provincial Naloxone Program and train fire
department personnel in the use of Naloxone nasal spray for the responses to
opioid overdoses.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Dabrowski was absent from vote).
8.5. MW -2022-42
Request for Delegated Authority for By -Law #89-2000 (A by-law
regulating parking and traffic on City Road)
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
1. That the Director of Municipal Works be delegated the authority to
approve the implementation, modification, and/or removal of the parking
and traffic regulations contained within By -Law 89-2000;
2. That Staff be directed to prepare the necessary amendments to By -Law
89-2000 for Councils final approval prior to implementation; and,
3. That Staff be directed to prepare an annual report documenting all of the
amendments to By -Law 89-2000 from the previous year.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Dabrowski was absent from vote).
8.6. PBD -2022-53 (Report pulled/deferred)
AM -2021-019, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application
5613, 5631-5633 Victoria Avenue
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Revised Proposal: 35 Storey and 36 Storey Apartment and On -Street
Dwellings on Shared Podium
Applicant: Fugiel International Group Inc.
Agent: Bousfields Inc. (David Falleta)
8.7. PBD -2022-54
Response to Downtown BIA Board of Management
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council of the City of Niagara Falls receive report PBD -2022-54 as
information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lococo declared a conflict and
Councillor Dabrowski was absent from vote).
8.8. R&C-2022-14
Council and Advisory Committee Recognition Policy
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
That City Council approve the Council and Advisory Committee Recognition
Policy
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Dabrowski was absent from vote).
8.9. R&C-2022-15
Community Clean Up Program
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
That Council receives the Community Clean Up Program report.
Carried Unanimously (Councillors Dabrowski and Kerrio were absent
from vote).
8.10. CAO -2022-10
Support to host 2023 International Curling Event
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
1. That Council approve the contingent financial support for the Host
Committee (The Niagara Falls Curling Club) to a maximum total of $160,000,
in order to host a Grand Slam of Curling Event in 2023 or 2024.
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2. That Council direct staff to assist the Host Committee with the provision
of the Gale Centre as the location for the event, social media support, grant
submission support and a staff liaison to the Host Committee.
3. That the Rental Fee for the Gale Centre be set at $25,000 for this event.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Dabrowski was absent from vote).
9. CONSENT AGENDA
9.1. MW -2022-41
Prospect Street — Parking Review
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
That the following parking controls be established on Prospect Street at the
conclusion of the road reconstruction project:
1. That a No Parking restriction be established on the north side of
Prospect Street between Drummond Road and Portage Road;
2. That a No Parking restriction be established on the south side of
Prospect Street between Drummond Road and a point of 12 metres east
of Drummond Road; and,
3. That a No Parking restriction be established on the south side of
Prospect Street between Portage Road and a point of 17 metres west of
Portage Road.
Carried Unanimously (Councillors Dabrowski and Kerrio absent from the
vote).
9.2. MW -2022-43
Policy - Residential Meter Pit Installation
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
1. That City of Niagara Falls Council approve Policy 318.14 for Residential
Meter Pit Installation.2. That Council receive report MW -2022-43 as
information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillors Dabrowski and Kerrio absent from the
vote).
9.3. R&C-2022-13
R&C Indoor Facility Allocation Policy
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
That Council approve the R&C Indoor Facility Allocation Policy effective August
1, 2022.
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Carried Unanimously (Councillors Dabrowski and Kerrio absent from the
vote).
10. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
10.1. Memo from Planning
Regarding:
PLC -2022-011, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control
Block 99, Registered Plan 59M-484, Forestview Estates
7434-7454 Jonathan Drive (Block 99)
10.2. Noise By-law Exemption - New Request - St. George Serbian Orthodox
Church
St. George Serbian Orthodox Church is requesting an exemption to the current
noise -by-law exemption, to have it extended until 12:30 AM on July 31, 2022
and September 4, 2022. Both dates are important Saint's Days within the
Church and are important for the culture and orthodox traditions.
RECOMMENDATION: For Council's Consideration.
10.3. Proclamation Request - Niagara Gives
Niagara Gives is requesting Council to proclaim Tuesday, November 29, 2022
as "Giving Tuesday" in the City of Niagara Falls.
"Giving Tuesday" is an annual day to celebrate charity, philanthropy and
volunteerism. Niagara will come together to donate their time and money to
causes that matter most to the most vulnerable in the community.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council proclaim Tuesday, November 29, 2022
as "Giving Tuesday" in the City of Niagara Falls.
10.4. Resolution - Municipality of Tweed
Attached is a letter from the Council of the Municipality of Tweed requesting
your consideration and support to increase the administration fee on wildlife
claims.
Councillor Lococo requested that the City of Niagara Falls support the
resolution from the Council of the Municipality of Tweed.
Direction to staff: Councillor Lococo is requesting staff to review our internal
process as it pertains to the wildlife claims process.
10.5. Noise By-law Exemption - llth Annual Heaters Heroes Run For Children
The Heaters Heroes Committee along with the Fallsview Hose Brigade are
requesting that Council grant an exemption to the City's Noise -By-law until
11:00 PM on Saturday, September 17 2022, for the purpose of playing music
for their annual event taking place at Oakes Park.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
That Council approve/support Item #10.1 through to Item #10.5.
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Carried Unanimously (Councillors Dabrowski and Kerrio absent from the
vote and Councillor Strange and Dabrowski declared a conflict of
interest).
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
11.1. Memo - Updating Council on the Availability of Period Products
Attached is a memo to update Council on the pilot project to provide period
products at City and Library locations.
Councillor Kerrio returned to Chambers.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council receive and file for information Item #11.1.
Carried Unanimously
12. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
12.1. Noise By-law Exemption - Rave Religion - Electronic Music Event -
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
The organizer for this event is requesting the City to grant a noise by-law
exemption for the event being held on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the
Niagara Falls Convention Centre from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. This is an indoor
event, however, they will have an designated smoking area outdoors with
concern of the noise from the music with the door opening and closing.
RECOMMENDATION: For Council's Consideration.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council approve the request for a noise by-law exemption for the Rave
Religion - Electronic Music Event, on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at the Niagara
Falls Convention Centre (indoor event) from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
Carried Unanimously
12.2. Noise By-law Exemption - Caribbean Carnival - Plush Imperial
CARIFALLS - Caribbean Carnival Plush Imperial, the organizers of the
Caribbean Carnival taking place on Saturday, August 27, 2022 on Crysler
Avenue, have asked for a noise by-law exemption for the playing of music from
10:OOam until 3:OOam.
RECOMMENDATION: For Council's Consideration.
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
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That Council approve the request for a noise by-law exemption for the
Caribbean Carnival, taking place on Saturday, August 27, 2022 on Crysler
Avenue for the playing of music from 10:00 AM until 3:00 AM.
Carried Unanimously
13. RESOLUTIONS
13.1. Resolution to Council (Resolution - pulled as Report PBD -2022-53 (AM -
2021 -019) was deferred.
AM -2021-019
To deem changes minor
That subject to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O Council
deems the change in the zoning by-law amendment application minor and
exempts the requirement for further written notice.
14. RATIFICATION OF IN -CAMERA
a) Ratification of In -Camera
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council has determined it is in the public interest to declare the specified
lands at 4601-4605 Zimmerman Avenue, Niagara Falls, as surplus to the City's
needs and dispense with the requirement to provide notice of this declaration
and or pass a by-law for that purpose.
Furthermore, that Council is providing staff with the necessary delegated
authority to complete a sale of the lands as outlined by the instructions
provided to staff at the in -camera session.
Furthermore, that staff advertise this land for sale publically and report back to
Council on any offers at the next Council meeting.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lococo abstained from vote).
15. NOTICE OF MOTION/NEW BUSINESS
a) Portage Road Condo Corporation
Direction to staff: Councillor Pietrangelo is requesting to have Planning staff
include Condo #54 (behind Sobey's) in the site plan process.
b) Litter By-law
Direction to staff: That Council direct staff to review the City's litter by-law
pertaining to the wording of grass vs weeds.
16. BY-LAWS
2022- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking
077. 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
078. and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Meter Zone, Metered Parking Main Street
BIA, Parking Prohibited, Designated Lanes)
2022- A by-law to designate Block 99, Registered Plan 59M-484, not to be subject to
079. part -lot control (PLC -2022-011).
2022- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City
080. 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
081. held on the 12th day of July, 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 Unanimously
17. ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
That Council adjourn the meeting at 7:17 PM.
Carried Unanimously
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