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4:00 PM - Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Council Chambers/Zoom App.
The City Council Meeting of the City of Niagara Falls was called to order on Tuesday, January
17, 2023, at 4:47 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present:
COUNCIL Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Wayne
PRESENT: Thomson, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Tony
Baldinelli, Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Mike Strange,
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo (Present in Chambers)
STAFF Jason Burgess, Bill Matson, Margaret Corbett, Erik Nickel, Kira Dolch,
PRESENT: Tiffany Clark, Nidhi Punyarthi, Shelly Darlington, Shawn Oatley, Danijiel
Dragosavljevic, Jo Zambito, Dale Morton, Michael Stewart, Heather
Ruzylo (Present in Chambers)
Kathy Moldenhauer, Andrew Bryce, Serge Felicetti, Trent Dark (present
via Zoom)
1. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL
1.1. Resolution to go In -Camera
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
That Council enter into an In -Camera session.
Carried Unanimously (Councillors Campbell and Nieuwesteeg were
absent from the vote).
2. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:47 PM.
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1 Council Minutes of December 13, 2022
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
That Council approve the minutes of the December 13, 2022 meeting as presented.
Ayes: Councillor Wayne Campbell and Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Carried Unanimously 2-0 on a recorded vote
4. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
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a) Councillor Pietrangelo declared a conflict of interest to the following items on
the agenda:
• Item #8.3 PBD -2023-03 - Grassy Brook Secondary Plan - Councillor's
family owns land within close proximity.
• Item #8.4 - PBD -2023-04 - Modification to a Draft Plan of Vacant Land
Condominium - Councillor has family members that can be affected
financially.
• Item #13.2 - Resolution to Council
• Communication Items: #11.1, 11.2, 11.5, 11.7, 11.8, 11.9, 11.10. (all
items that reference Bill 23. - as family owns lands that can be affected.
b) Councillor Wayne Campbell declared a conflict of interest to Item #6.2 -
presentation by Heart Niagara. Councillor Campbell is a member of their Heart
Core exercise program and spouse, is the Chair of the Heart Niagara Board.
5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences to the following:
• John Audibert, brother of Fred Audibert, retired firefighter.
• Carol Reece, mother of Kira Dolch, our General Manager of Planning.
• Raymond Woodhead, father of Bob Woodhead, in Arena Operations.
• Peter Gordon, Illumination Operator at the Falls for 54 years.
b)
Mayor Diodati recognized the efforts from the city and neighboring
communities in relation to the snow storm on December 23, and 24th;
• During the winter storm on December 23rd and 24th, much of our City
and neighboring communities were snowed in, and many families were
without power or the ability to travel for days, through Christmas!
• Our staff stepped up and stood in wherever needed. We had several
staff who were called in to work on Christmas day, not only doing snow
removal, but to cover shelter hours so those in need didn't have to be
displaced in the storm. Some of our staff volunteered their time on
Christmas day including:
o Trent Dark, Dave Etherington, Tatjana Jaluvka and Jason
Burgess — THANK YOU!
• Local businesses made hundreds of sandwiches to help feed service
workers, first responders and those who were without power and
needed to take shelter at community centres in neighbouring cities.
• Thank you to:
o Four Points By Sheraton & Ruths Chris Steakhouse
o Fallsview Casino
o Hilton Niagara Falls/ Fallsview Hotel & Suites
• Finally, the incredible team at Niagara Peninsula Energy was
instrumental in helping our neighbours through the perils of this storm.
o Councillor Mike Strange spoke to recognize NPEI efforts.
c) Mayor Diodati mentioned the following city events:
City Council Representatives
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Niagara Falls History Museum Book Launch
Niagara Military Museum New Year's Levee
Councillor Nieuwesteeg
Councillor Thomson
Miss All Canadian Pageant Contestants (Photo Shown)
• Also attended by Councillor Thomson
Niagara Ice Wine Festival Gala (Photo Shown)
• Also attended by Councillor Strange
Grand Openings/ Business Happenings (Photo Shown)
• Coop Wicked Chicken—also attended by Councillors Strange, Patel,
Nieuwesteeg, Pietrangelo, Baldinelli
d) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday January 24th, 2023
6. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
6.1. Civic Recognitions - Niagara Falls Girls Minor Softball Association - 2022
Ontario Select Softball Tournament Association (OSSTA) Champions
Mayor Diodati recognized the accomplishments of the following teams from
the Niagara Falls Girls Minor Softball Association Thundercats Select Teams.
All of the following teams won medals a the provincial championships at the
end of August, 2022:
1.U13 Squirt Select Gold
2.U15 Novice Select Gold
3.U17 Bantam Select Gold
4.U19/U21 Midget Select Gold
Gregg Fortushniok, League President, was the representative and provided a
few words to summarize the highlights of the teams' acheivements.
Councillor Wayne Campbell left Council Chambers prior to the start of Item
#6.2, as he had declared a conflict of interest.
6.2. Heart Niagara - Presentation
Karen Stearne, Executive Director of Heart Niagara spoke before Council,
thanking the municipality for its ongoing support of Heart Niagara and providing
an update on 2022 successes.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
That Council receive the presentation by Karen Stearne of Heart Niagara for
information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell declared a conflict).
6.3. F-2023-02
2023 Boards and Commissions, Fee for Service, Grants and Honorariums
Recommendations
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The following grant recipient groups spoke before Council:
1. Women's Place of South Niagara - Jennifer Gauthier, Executive Director
2. Project Share - Pam Sharp, Executive Director
3. YWCA Niagara Region - Elisabeth Zimmermann, Executive Director -
updated Council on the programs and services offered by the YWCA in
Niagara Falls.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
That Council receive the presentation by Jennifer Gauthier from Women's
Place of South Niagara, for information.
Carried Unanimously
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
That Council receive the presentation by Elisabeth Zimmermann from YWCA,
for information.
Carried Unanimously
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
That Council receive the presentation by Pam Sharp, of Project Share, for
information.
Carried Unanimously
Moved by Councillor Mona Patel
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That a one-time $200,000 payment to One Foundation (Niagara Health) to be
used to purchase an MRI machine and to be funded fully from OLG Reserve
Funds BE APPROVED and further that this amount be considered as part of
the overall contribution to the Niagara Falls South Niagara Hospital.
Carried (Councillor Lococo was opposed to vote).
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
That 2023 funding levels and classifications for Boards and Commissions, Fee
for Service, Grants and Honorariums as presented on attachment 1 totaling
$7,485,461 of which $6,917,369 will be funded by the tax levy, representing a
decrease in tax levy funding of $126,118 from prior year BE DEFERRED to the
2023 budget deliberations scheduled for January 24, 2023.
Carried (Councillor Lococo was opposed to vote).
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Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
That Honorariums be paid at a rate $75 per event, rather than an annual
allowance of $1,500 BE APPROVED.
That staff be directed to report back during 2023 on a detailed framework for
establishing a skill based independent Committee for Social and Health funding
grants, with an open and transparent grant application process and terms of
reference BE APPROVED.
That the transition funding to the new system of social services and health
funding grants process BE APPROVED. The transition funding will be set at
two (2) years of funding to the existing social services agencies. The annual
funding for the agencies' grants totaling $389,083 per year for 2023 and 2024
are as follows:
• Pathstone Foundation totaling $20,000
• Project Share totaling $298,400
• Women's Place totaling $19,350
• YWCA totaling $51,333
Carried Unanimously
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
That $350,000 of OLG reserve funding dedicated to Social Service and Health
grant funding effective January 1, 2023 BE APPROVED.
Carried Unanimously
7. PLANNING MATTERS
7.1. PBD -2023-02
AM -2022-022
Zoning By-law Amendment Application
7961 Booth Street
Applicant: Antonio Gallo
Agent: Mitchell Baker (LandPro Planning)
The Public Meeting commenced at 7:28 PM.
Nick DeBenedetti, Planner 2, gave an overview of the background report PBD -
2023 -02.
Agent, Mike Sullivan, from LandPro Planning, spoke on behalf of owner,
Antonio Gallo, provided comments supporting the application.
The public meeting was closed at 7:39 PM.
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Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment to rezone the subject
lands to two (2) site specific R1 E Zones as detailed in the report.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent for vote).
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
That Council move forward to Item #9.6 under the Consent Agenda to
accommodate residents in Chambers.
Carried Unanimously
9.6. L-2023-01
Encroachment Agreement with the City
4943 Clifton Hill and Encroachment into Clifton Hill Road Allowance
(Niagara Clifton Group/Burland Investments Limited)
Our File No.: 2022-152
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
1. In the event that Council determines it is in the best interest of the public
to do so, that the City enter into an Encroachment Agreement with
Burland Investments Limited, the owner of 4943 Clifton Hill, with respect
to the proposed Pirate Ship Exterior Facade element, as outlined in this
report.
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the required
Encroachment Agreement.
3. That the City Solicitor is authorized to register the Encroachment
Agreement on title to 4943 Clifton Hill and the applicable portion of
Clifton Hill, in the Land Registry Office at the Owner's expense.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from vote).
8. REPORTS
8.1. CAO -2023-01
Fallsview BIA request on forgive contribution for Convention Centre
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That the City of Niagara Falls amend the final payment terms of the Fallsview
BIA's Convention Centre payment to allow the BIA to defer the payment of the
remaining amount until an updated building assessment and financial review is
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completed by the BIA and the City which is anticipated to be completed before
December 31, 2024.
Carried Unanimously
8.2. PBD -2023-01
Official Plan Amendment No. 149, Updated Housing Policies
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
It is recommended that Official Plan No. 149 be adopted and approved.
Carried Unanimously
8.3. PBD -2023-03
Grassy Brook Secondary Plan: Project Initiation Report
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
Recommendations:
1. Council receive this report regarding the initiation of the secondary plan
process for the Grassy Brook area.
2. Council authorize staff to develop a Terms of Reference and advertise a
Request for Expression of Interest for participation in a Community
Focus Group to seek out interested persons to participate and provide
regular input over the course of the development of the Secondary Plan.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Pietrangelo declared a conflict)
8.4. Councillor Pietrangelo left Chambers at 7:53 PM as he declared a conflict to
#8.3 and #8.4.
PBD -2023-04
26CD-11-2019-004, Modification to a Draft Plan of Vacant Land
Condominium
6400 & 6420 Kalar Road
Applicant: 2670279 Ontario Inc. (Lise Pietrangelo)
Agent: Craig Rohe (Upper Canada Consultants)
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
1. That subject to subsection 51(47) of the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O.,
Council considers passing the resolution to deem the changes
requested by 2670279 Ontario Inc. to the condition of approval for the
Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium at 6400 & 6420 Kalar Road to
be minor and determine that no further notice is required;
2. That the modified Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium be draft
approved subject to the modified condition in Appendix A;
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3. That modified draft approval be given for three years, after which
approval will lapse unless an extension is requested by the developer
and granted by Council; and,
4. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
Condominium Agreement and any required documents to allow for the
future registration of the condominium when all matters are addressed
to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Pietrangelo declared a conflict)
8.5. Councillor Pietranglelo returned to Chambers at 7.55 PM.
PBD -2023-05
Honourary Street Naming Policy
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
1. That Council adopt the Honorary Street Naming policy for the City of
Niagara Falls.
2. That Council direct staff to prepare the necessary by-law to establish an
Honourary Street Naming policy and consider a renewable element to
the policy.
3. That the Manager of Policy or their designate shall be responsible for
the administration of the Honourary Street Naming Policy and develop
forms related thereto.
Carried Unanimously
9. CONSENT AGENDA
9.1. CLK-2023-01
Post Election Accessibility Report
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
That Niagara Falls City Council receive this post election accessibility report as
information.
9.2. COMM -2023-01
2022 WonderFalls Pass
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
That Council receive the report for information purposes.
9.3. F-2023-01
Carried Unanimously
Carried Unanimously
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Monthly Tax Receivables Report - November
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
That Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information
purposes.
Carried Unanimously
9.4. F-2023-04
2023 Interim Tax Levy
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
That the 2023 Interim Tax Levy calculation and by-law providing for the 2023
Interim Tax Levy BE APPROVED.
Carried Unanimously
9.5. MW -2023-01
Summary of 2022 Traffic & Parking By-law Amendments
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
For the information of City Council.
Carried Unanimously
10. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
10.1. Proclamation and Flag -Raising Request - Crime Stoppers of Niagara
The board of Crime Stoppers Niagara is requesting the City of Niagara Falls to
proclaim and recognize January 2023 as Crime Stoppers Month throughout
the community. Additionally, the Board is requesting a flag -raising event to
promote Crime Stoppers Month.
10.2. Flag -Raising Request - Bell Let's Talk Day 2023
A request to have the City of Niagara Falls show support by raising a Bell Let's
Talk flag in our community on January 25, 2023 or during the week leading up
to Bell Let's Talk Day.
10.3. Flag -Raising Request - National Day of Bulgaria
The Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria is requesting a flag -raising
ceremony in Niagara Falls to recognize the National Day of Bulgaria
(Liberation Day) held on Friday, March 3rd, 2023.
10.4. Proclamation Request — Multiple Myeloma Awareness Day
Attached is a request for the City of Niagara Falls to proclaim Friday, March
31st, 2023 as "Multiple Myeloma Awareness Day." Multiple Myeloma is a
blood cancer of the plasma cells. Myeloma Canada is looking to have all parts
of Canada recognize this disease and bring awareness to it. March is
recognized in the US as International MM Awareness Month.
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Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Council approve/support Item# 10.1 through to and including Item#10.4.
Carried Unanimously
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
11.1. Stop Bill 23: Protecting the Greenbelt and Build Real Affordable Housing
- Petition from staff and residents of Willoughby Manor Retirement Home
The residents and staff of Willoughby Manor Retirement Home are looking to
voice their concerns about Bill 23 and are requesting it to be stopped.
11.2. Resolution - City of Kingston - New Motion 2 - Bill 23 - More Homes Built
Faster Act 2022
Attached is resolution passed by they Kingston City Council on December 6,
2022.
11.3. Resolution - Municipality of Greenstone
Attached is a resolution from the Council of the Municipality of Greenstone with
regards to Bill 3.
11.4. Resolution - Municipality of Tweed - Natural Gas Rate Increases
Attached is a resolution from the Council of the Municipality of Tweed
requesting the City of Niagara Falls' consideration and support regarding
increasing costs of natural gas in the Province of Ontario.
11.5. Correspondence from Joedy Burdett
11.6. Congratulatory Letter from Enbridge
On behalf of the team at Enbridge Gas, attached is a letter of congratulations
to the Mayor and Council on the success in the recent election.
11.7. NPCA Board of Directors' Reports
The attached two reports are for circulation to Council as adopted by the
NPCA Board of Directors at their meeting of December 16, 2022.
11.8. Letter from Minister Steve Clark - Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing
Attached is a letter from the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing providing updates on recent legislative and regulatory
changes regarding Ontario's housing supply crisis.
11.9. Letter from Minister Steve Clark - Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing
Attached is a letter from Minister Clark updating on key initiatives to help meet
the government's goal of building 1.5 million new homes over the next 10
years.
11.10. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Attached is correspondence from the Ministry of Natural Resources and
Forestry regarding legislative and regulation changes affecting conservation
authorities.
11.11. Letter/Poem written by Robert Osborne
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See attached letter and poem written by Robert Osborne about the struggles
experienced by average Canadians and request for financial aid.
11.12. Memo from Recreation, Culture and Facilities — Tennis Clubs of Canada
Partnership
Attached is a memo from Rob McDonald, Manager of Arenas & Athletic
Fields, informing Council of a partnership with the Tennis Clubs of Canada
(TCC)
11.13. Niagara Falls Tourism - Board of Representatives
Attached is correspondence informing Council of the current NFT Board of
Directors.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT Council receive and file for information Item# 11.1 through to and
including Item #11.13
Carried Unanimously
12. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
12.1 Niagara Chair -A -Van
Resident and active user of Niagara Chair -A -Van, Sandy Bird, has addressed
a letter to Council regarding the Niagara Chair -A -Van service.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council and that the
correspondence be forwarded to the Niagara Region Transit (NRT).
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
That Council receive for information of Council and that the correspondence be
forwarded to the Niagara Region Transit (NRT).
Carried Unanimously
12.2. Councillor Nieuwesteeg left Chambers at 8:05 PM.
Victoria Centre BIA - Board of Directors
Attached for Council's approval is the Board of Directors for the 2022-2026
term as voted in at the Annual Victoria Centre BIA Annual General Meeting
that was held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the Victoria Centre BIA Board of
Directors, as listed, for the 2022-2026 term.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
That Council approve the Victoria Centre BIA Board of Directors, as listed, for
the 2022-2026 term.
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Carried Unanimously (Councillor Nieuwesteeg was not present for the
vote)
12.3. Councillor Nieuwesteeg returned to Chambers at 8:09 PM.
Niagara Falls Library Board Appointments
Alicia Subnaik Kilgour, CEO/Chief Librarian, is informing Council of the
Niagara Falls Public Library Board Appointments, asking for Council to appoint
the Board for the 2023-2026 term
RECOMMENDATION: That Council appoint the following residents to the
Niagara Falls Library Board for the 2023-2026 term as recommended by the
Interview Panel:
Anne Andres -Jones
John Anstruther
Barbara Ness
Kathy Tsiantoulas
Tim Tredwell
Sabrina Mongrain
Jacqueline Roddy
Moved by Councillor Wayne Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
That Council appoint the following residents to the Niagara Falls Library Board
for the 2023-2026 term as recommended by the Interview Panel:
• Anne Andres -Jones
• John Anstruther
• Barbara Ness
• Kathy Tsiantoulas
• Tim Tredwell
• Sabrina Mongrain
• Jacqueline Roddy
Carried Unanimously
12.4. Downtown BIA - Slate of Officers
Attached for Council's approval is the Slate of Officers for the 2023-2026 term
as voted on by the Board.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the Downtown BIA's Slate of
Officers, as listed, for the 2023-2026 term.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
That Council approve the Downtown BIA's Slate of Officers, as listed, for the
2023-2026 term.
13. RESOLUTIONS
Carried Unanimously
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13.1. Resolution to Council
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) - Election to the Board of
Directors
That Council of the City of Niagara Falls endorse Councillor Lori Lococo to
stand for election on FCM's Board of Directors for the period starting in
January 2023 and ending (INDICATE END DATE - must be at minimum
until June 2023); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council assumes all costs associated with
Councillor Lori Lococo attending FCM's Board of Directors meetings.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
That Council of the City of Niagara Falls endorse Councillor Lori Lococo to
stand for election on FCM's Board of Directors for the period starting in
January 2023 and ending June 2023); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council assumes all costs associated with
Councillor Lori Lococo attending FCM's Board of Directors meetings.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lococo abstained from the vote).
13.2. Resolution to Council
26CD-11-2019-004, Modification to a Draft Plan of Vacant Land
Condominium
6400 & 6420 Kalar Road
Applicant: 2670279 Ontario Inc. (Lise Pietrangelo)
Agent: Craig Rohe (Upper Canada Consultants)
That subject to subsection 51(47) of the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O Council
deems the change in the conditions of approval of the plan of condominium
minor and exempts the requirement for circulating a written notice.
Moved by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That subject to subsection 51(47) of the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O Council
deems the change in the conditions of approval of the plan of condominium
minor and exempts the requirement for circulating a written notice.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Pietrangelo declared a conflict).
14. RATIFICATION OF IN -CAMERA
a) Ratification of In -Camera
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
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THAT Council approve the sale of land within the Montrose Business Park
being parts 11& 15 on reference plan 59R-160328, at the price of $255,000.00
and within the terms of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale;
That Council give direction to staff with respect to a current legal proceeding at
the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Carried Unanimously
15. NOTICE OF MOTION/NEW BUSINESS
a) Support for Ukraine
Councillor Lori Lococo discussed the organization, "AMD for Hope" and its
efforts to provide medical and other supplies to Ukrainians and requested the
City add information to the City's website pertaining to how residents can make
a donation. The conflict in Ukraine has led to one of the biggest humanitarian
crises of our time.
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council support the initiative through "AMD for Hope" which collects
medical and other supplies to the Ukraine and for the CAO to use discretion to
solicit for staff volunteers to assist with support efforts (sorting, packing,
parking assistance...).
Carried Unanimously
16. BY-LAWS
2023- A by-law to provide an interim levy of realty taxes.
001.
2023- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City
002. employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by-laws.
2023- A by-law to establish Block 212 on Plan 59M-384 (one foot reserve) as a
003. public highway to be known as, and form part of, Angie Drive.
2023- A by-law to provide for Council Member appointments to certain Boards,
004. Commissions and Committees.
2023- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking
005. and traffic on City Roads. (Stopping Prohibited, Parking Prohibited, Yield
Signs at Intersections, Stop Signs at Intersections)
2023- A by-law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 149 to the City of
006.. Niagara Falls Official Plan.
2023- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting
007. held on the 17th day of January, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
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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 Mona Patel
That Council adjourn the meeting at 8:18 PM.
Carried Unanimously
City Clerk
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