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4:00 PM - Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Committee Room 1
The City Council Meeting of the City of Niagara Falls was called to order on Tuesday, March
21, 2023, at 4:21 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present:
COUNCIL Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Wayne
PRESENT: Campbell, Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg,
Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike
Strange, Councillor Wayne Thomson
STAFF Jason Burgess, Bill Matson, Shelley Darlington, Dale Morton, Serge
PRESENT: Felicetti, Jo Zambito, Tiffany Clark, Erik Nickel, Nidhi Punyarthi, Kathy
Moldenhauer, Kira Dolch (present in Chambers)
Trent Dark (present via Zoom)
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:21 PM.
2. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL
2.1. Resolution to go In -Camera
Moved by Councillor Mona Patel
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council enter into an In -Camera session.
Carried Unanimously
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1. Council Minutes of February 28, 2023
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
That Council approve the minutes of the February 28, 2023 meeting as
presented.
Carried Unanimously
4. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
a) Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict of interest to Item #8.4 - OPA #147 -
but only to the portion of Bridge Street and Victoria Avenue, as the Councillor
lives close to the area.
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b) Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg declared a conflict of interest to Item #8.9 -
F-2023-11 - Water/Wastewater Policy Amendments, as the Councillor has a
tenant in the area. Councillor Nieuwesteeg also declared a conflict of interest to
Item #9.1 - L-2023-06 - as this matter deals with Chippawa Creek Road and
the Councillor owns property in the vicinity on Chippawa Creek Road.
c) Councillor Wayne Campbell declared a conflict of interest to Item #8.9 - F-
2023-11 - Water/Wastewater Policy Amendments, as the Councillor has a
rental unit in this area.
d) Councillor Victor Pietrangelo declared a conflict of interest to the following
items due to the Councillor's family owning lands that can be affected:
• Item #8.3 - MW -2023-08 - Southwest Niagara Falls Urban Boundary
Expansion Infrastructure Improvements
• By-law No. 2023-24 - Biggar Road expansion
• Item #11.4 - Under Communications - Niagara Official Plan: Settlement
Area Boundary Expansions - Letter of opposition
• Item #8.4 - PBD -2023-15 - OPA#147
Councillor Pietrangelo also declared a conflict of interest to Item #8.9 - F-2023-
11 - Water/Wastewater Policy Amendments - as the Councillor owns property
that has a tenant.
e) Councillor Wayne Thomson declared a conflict of interest to Item #14
Notice of Motion - Victoria Centre BIA - One Way Traffic Issue.
5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences to the following:
• Iona Morocco, mother of retired employee John Morocco and mother-in-
law to Regional Councillor Joyce Morocco.
• Benjamin Flagg, father of Reverend Isaac Flagg, our Niagara Falls Fire
Department Chaplain.
b) Mayor Diodati made the following announcements:
Brunch Bid & Bowl in Support of Women's Place [photo shown]
-Also attended by Councillors Victor Pietrangelo, Mike Strange, Mona Patel
and Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
Spark Demo Day [photo shown]
-Also attended by Councillor Patel
Holi at Mandir Festival [photo shown]
-Also attended by Councillors Nieuwesteeg and Patel
Flag Raisings [photo shown]
-National Day of Bulgaria—attended by Councillor Baldinelli and Councillor
Patel
C) Mayor Diodati wished all a Happy Easter, which is upcoming on Monday, April
10th.
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d) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
6. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
6.1. Concerns from Resident (See note below)
Resident Brian Medigee wishes to address Council regarding a few of his
concerns, including:
1. Affordable housing to help with the homeless.
2. Create full time jobs not tourism full time jobs.
3. Revamping of the BIA or getting rid of it.
4. Be a good neighbor.
5. Crime
6. Speed changes for school areas
Resident informed Clerk's staff prior to meeting that he was unable to
attend. He will contact staff in the future to request a meeting to address
Council with his concerns.
6.2. Resident, David Rupay - Walker Brothers Quarry Expansion
David Rupay addressed concerns, regarding the Walker Bros. quarry
expansion.
Further details in attached email.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT Council supports the deferral of the requirement to submit comments
and questions by April 3, 2023 to the Aggregates Resources Act (ARA) by
three (3) months until July 3, 2023 and to advise the Ministry of Natural
Resources and Forestry, Integrated Aggregate Operations Systems of such
motion.
Carried Unanimously
7. PLANNING MATTERS
7.1. PBD -2023-18
AM -2022-018, Zoning By-law Amendment
5687 Ferry Street & 5660 Spring Street
Proposal: 8 storey mixed-use building with 77 residential units and 3
commercial units
Applicant: Niagara Midtown Bowling Ltd. (Rocco & Kim Oliverio)
Agent: DeFilippis Designs (Nick DeFilippis)
Alexa Cooper, Planner 2, provided an overview of the report PBD -2023-18.
Christine Burke, of 5761 Spring Street, spoke in opposition of the application,
citing concerns regarding the height of the building (blocking the sun, blocking
view of fireworks), mess and noise of the construction, parking concerns with 1
parking spot allocated and traffic delays.
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Giuseppe Colosimo, acting as applicant, spoke to address the resident's
concerns stating that there is a great need for residential units within the city;
the construction will be kept to a minimum; shadow studies can be provided to
show any possible impact; also have adjusted the setback measurement. The
condo is an enhancement to the community and will add value to the adjacent
properties.
The Public Meeting was closed at 6:15 PM.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
1. That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment as detailed in this
report to permit an 8 storey mixed-use building with a total of 77 dwelling
units and 3 commercial units, subject to the regulations and
recommendations outlined in this report; and,
2. That the amending zoning by-law include a Holding (H) provision to
require the submission of a revised Functional Servicing Brief and the
completion of Third -Party Modelling for sanitary services to the
satisfaction of Municipal Works.
Carried Unanimously
8. REPORTS
8.1. COMM -2023-03
2022 Sleep Cheap Charities Reap
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT the Report COMM -2023-03 be received for the information of Council.
Carried Unanimously
8.2. F-2023-13
Statement of 2022 Remuneration and Expenses for Members of
Council and Commissions
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT the Report F-2023-13 be received for the information of Municipal
Council
Carried Unanimously
8.3. Councillor Victor Pietrangelo left Chambers at 6:38 PM as he had declared a
conflict to Items #8.3 and #8.4.
MW -2023-08
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Southwest Niagara Falls Urban Boundary Expansion Infrastructure
Improvements
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
1. That Council approve a 2023 capital budget amendment of $1,500,000
for the Montrose Road, Biggar Road, Reixinger Road Reconstruction
project (MS64-23) to include the completion of a dedicated local sanitary
system that will provide servicing for newly identified future growth in the
Southwest Niagara Falls Area.
2. That the $1,500,000 capital budget amendment be funded by debenture
financing, and development charges where permissible.
3. That the operating budget impacts associated with the additional
debenture financing be referred to the 2024 budget process for inclusion
in the 2024 utility budget.
4. That Council delegate Staff to further negotiate with the Region of
Niagara to finalize the additional scope of the new local 450mm Sanitary
Sewer System and to incorporate it as a change work order within the
currently awarded Montrose Road/Biggar Road Reconstruction Contract
(Region Contract 2021-T-269).
5. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute all require
documents and amending cost sharing agreement between the City of
Niagara Falls and Region of Niagara for the Montrose Road, Biggar
Road and Reixinger Road Reconstruction project.
Carried (Councillor Lori Lococo was opposed to the vote and Councillor
Victor Pietrangelo declared a conflict).
8.4 PBD -2023-15
Official Plan Amendment No. 147
City initiated amendment to the Official Plan for new Employment Policies
Jeffrey Dreben, from Better Neighbourhoods Development Consultants, addressed
Council , representing owners of 7047 Reixinger Road & 5789 Lyons Creek Road
(Via Zoom).
Rocky Vacca, from Sullivan Mahoney, addressed Council, speaking on behalf of
800460 Ontario Ltd. (in person in Chambers).
A recorded vote was requested by Councillor Mike Strange.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
THAT:
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1. Council receive the recommendations from Staff regarding adopt Official Plan
Amendment No. 147 to implement new Employment policies and site specific
conversions;
2. Council adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 147 save and except the map
changes applicable to the parcel of land located at the northwest corner of
Stanley Avenue and Lyons Creek Road with the municipal address: 9015
Stanley Avenue, described in Section 1 a) ii) of the Official Plan Amendment
and shown on Map 1 to Amendment No, 147, to implement new Employment
policies and site specific conversions and;
3. Official Plan Amendment No. 147, as amended, be forwarded to the Region
for approval, and,
4. That Council direct Staff to take the necessary steps to implement the
decision of Niagara Region related to Official Plan Amendment No. 147, and;
5. The implementing zoning by-law amendments be forwarded to Council for
adoption upon receiving Regional approval for Official Plan Amendment No.
147.
Ayes: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Mike
Strange, Councillor Wayne Thomson, Councillor Tony Baldinelli,
Councillor Mona Patel, and Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
Nays: Councillor Lori Lococo
Carried (Councillor Pietrangelo declared a conflict and Councillor Lococo
declared a conflict only to the portion of Bridge Street and Victoria Avenue;
Councillor Lococo was opposed to vote). 7-1 on a recorded vote
14.1. Item #14.1 was moved up in the agenda and was discussed at 7:45 PM.
Notice of Motion - Victoria Centre BIA - One Way Traffic Issue (letter from
Sparks Steakhouse added; petition added; letter from Lisa Burland and
Joe Leo added; memo from City Clerk added; additional comments from
residents added; Fallsview Casino and Hilton correspondence added)
Attached is a resolution from Councillor Lococo in regards to the one way
traffic on Centre Street in Niagara Falls.
Tim Parker, Victoria Centre BIA, addressed Council, supporting the motion.
Navin Shahani, Sparks Steakhouse, spoke to Council, to address his concerns
with the proposed motion. He has included a letter, of which is attached.
Navin spoke of the financial commitment they have made to allow for the
patios.
Moved by Councillor Mona Patel
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
That Council move into a closed session at 8:16 PM, to get legal advice prior
to making a decision on this matter.
Carried Unanimously
8.5. Upon resuming of open Council, Councillor Lori Lococo informed the
public that based upon the In -Camera discussion, she was removing her
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notice of motion and acknowledged that a meeting would be arranged
with stakeholders to solicit feedback. A future report will come before
Council.
PBD -2023-16
OPA #155
Official Plan Amendment
Delegated Authority
Applicant: City of Niagara Falls Initiated Amendment
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
1. That Council authorize staff to proceed with amendments to the City's
Official Plan to delegate authority to staff for approval of certain
development applications and that staff consult with the development
industry and the public about the proposed delegated authority; and,
2. That staff bring a future report at a Public Meeting with draft by-laws
regarding the delegation of authority back to Council for their
consideration.
Carried Unanimously
8.6. PBD -2023-17
Revitalization Grant Application under the Historic Drummondville CIP
DRU -2022-001, 5528 Ferry Street
Applicant: La Pue International Inc. (Pawel Fugiel)
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
That Council direct staff to undertake the following actions to implement the
request by La Pue International Inc. to enter into a new phased Revitalization
Grant Agreement under the Historic Drummondville CIP:
1. That the Owner satisfies all program requirements including entering
into an agreement with the City of Niagara Falls.
2. That Staff be delegated to draft an agreement with the Applicant that is
in line with discussions in this report.
3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement.
4. That the current Revitalization Grant Agreement be rescinded and
removed from title at the cost of La Pue International Inc.
5. That the revitalization grant request be forwarded to the Niagara Region
for consideration of support under the Smart Niagara Incentive Program
(SNIP).
Carried (Councillor Mona Patel opposed the vote).
8.7. PBD -2023-19
Site Plan Guidelines Update
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
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Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
1. That the attached City of Niagara Falls Site Plan Guidelines document
be adopted by council and staff be directed to implement; and
2. That the authority to modify and update the City of Niagara Falls Site
Plan Guidelines document be delegated to the General Manager of
Planning, Building, & Development.
3. That Council direct staff to update the Site Plan Control By-law (By-law
2011-12).
Carried Unanimously
8.8. R&C-2023-04
Jaida Lee Recognition
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
That Council approve the Recreation Committee's recommendation to install a
plaque in recognition of Jaida Lee on the grandstand at Oakes Park; and
furthermore, that Council approve the funding to cover Jaida Lee's visit to
Niagara Falls to throw the first pitch, including travel, accommodation expenses
and attraction passes.
Carried Unanimously
8.9. F-2023-11
Water/Wastewater Policy Amendments
Councillors Nieuwesteeg, Pietrangelo and Campbell all left Chambers as
they declared a conflict of interest to Item #8.9
Tiffany Clark, Director of Finance, provided a presentation.
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
THAT Council APPROVE staffs recommended changes to 700.23
Water/Sewer Collection Policy as indicated in attachment 1, to take
effect on January 1, 2024, and further that effective January 1, 2024 that
Council REPEAL 700.28 Water/Sewer Tenant Accounts Policy, which
will no longer be applicable.
2. THAT Council APPROVE staffs recommended changes to 700.24 High
Water Consumption Policy as indicated in attachment 2.
3. THAT Council APPROVE staffs recommended changes to 700.27
Water Disconnection and Reconnection Policy as indicated in
attachment 3, to take effect on January 1, 2024.
Carried Unanimously (Councillors Nieuwesteeg, Pietrangelo and
Campbell declared a conflict of interest).
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8.10. CLK-2023-03
Fee Waiver Applications- March 2023 Submissions
- 44th Annual Women's Place Book Riot
- Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Association - Respective Park
Events
(Summer 2023)
- Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise - Niagara Falls Rotary Ribfest
- Niagara Irish Festival
- Heart Niagara - Cruising the Q
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT Council consider approving, approving in part or denying the Fee Waiver
Applications submitted from January 2023 - March 2023, listed as follows:
1. The 44th Annual Women's Place Book Riot - in the amount of
$6,154.50 for the waiving of the costs associated with the facility rental
at the Gale Centre.
2. Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Association - in the amount of
$630.00 for the waiving of the cost for 3 business licence fees for 3
motorized food trucks for the summer months of 2023 at Firemen's
Park.
3. Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise - Niagara Falls Rotary Ribfest
- in the amount of $325.00 for the waiving of the "licence to operate"
fee.
4. Niagara Irish Festival - in the amount of $1,680.00 for the waiving of
the cost for 8 business licence fees for 8 motorized food trucks for the
event on August 25, 2023.
5. Heart Niagara - Cruising the Q - in the amount of $7,404.00 for the
waiving of the costs associated with the closing of the streets, special
events permit fees and parking fees.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent for vote).
9. CONSENT AGENDA
9.1. L-2023-06
Permanently Close and Declare Surplus of Lands
Unopened Road Allowance, RR63 - Chippawa Creek Road
Our File No. 2023-39
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
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1. In the event that Council determines that it is in the public interest to do
so, that the portion of the unopened road allowance between Garner
Road and Heartland Forest Road, north of Chippawa Creek Road, (the
"Subject Lands"), as shown in yellow on the maps attached as Schedule
"A", be permanently closed and declared surplus to the City's needs.
2. That Council accept the offer from The Regional Municipality of Niagara
(the "Region") to purchase the Subject Lands described and shown on
Schedule "A" to this Report, for nominal consideration on the condition
that, in the event the Region cancels the project or if the Subject Lands
are declared surplus to the Region's needs, the Region would re -convey
the Subject Lands to the City for nominal consideration.
3. That the City Solicitor and Chief Administrative Officer, or their
designate, are authorized to execute all documentation and take
whatever steps necessary to carry out Recommendations 1 and 2.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg declared a
conflict).
9.2. MW -2023-07
Drinking Water System Summary Report and Overview
Councillor Lori Lococo requested to lift Item #9.2 to discuss further.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
1. That this report be received and filed.
2. That the current version (version 7) of the City of Niagara Falls Distribution
System Operational Plan be endorsed.
Carried Unanimously
9.3. R&C-2023-02
2022 Annual Update from the Public Art Advisory Task Force
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT Report R&C-2023-02 be received for the information of Council.
Carried Unanimously
9.4. R&C-2023-03
2022 Annual Update from the Culture Section
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT Council receive report R&C 2023-03 for information.
Carried Unanimously
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Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
That a recommendation be made for Council to participate in the optional
online "Standard of Care, Safe Drinking Water" course, for information
purposes.
Carried Unanimously
10. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
10.1. Flag -Raising Request - Children's Mental Health Awareness Week
This year, Children's Mental Health Awareness Week will run from May 1 - 7,
2023. Pathstone Mental Health is requesting the City of Niagara Falls to
support the celebration of the week and to bring awareness to children's
mental health, especially with their post -pandemic struggles, by raising the
CMHAW Flag for that week.
Recommendation: For the approval of Council.
10.2. Flag -Raising Request - Niagara Pride Week - Pride Niagara Festival 2023
Pride Niagara requests a flag -raising ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2023 to
support and acknowledge Niagara Pride Week and as part of this year's Pride
Niagara Festival 2023 and to have the flag flown for the week (Saturday, May
27th - Sunday, June 4th, 2023).
10.3. Flag -Raising Request - Filipino Independence Day
The Filipino Canadian Association of Niagara is requesting the City of Niagara
Falls Council to approve a flag -raising ceremony on Thursday, June 8, 2023 or
Friday, June 9, 2023 to commemorate Independence Day.
10.4. Proclamation Request - Apraxia Awareness Day
Attached is a request for Niagara Falls City Council to proclaim Sunday, May
14, 2023 as "Apraxia Awareness Day." Childhood Apraxia of Speech is a very
misunderstood and very challenging speech disorder.
10.5. Noise By-law Exemption and Vendor Licence Fee Exemption - Irish Music
Festival - August 25, 26, 2023
The Irish Music Festival will be held this summer at Firemen's Park, 2275
Dorchester Road on Friday, August 26th and Saturday, August 26th, 2023.
Irish Music Niagara is requesting a noise -by-law exemption to allow the live
bands to play until 11:00 PM both nights (25th, 26th).
In addition, they are expecting 6-10 food trucks and as such, they are also
requesting the waiving of the licensing fees related to such vendors to help
them in staging the event.
Recommendations:
1. That Council consider granting a Noise By-law Exception until 11:00pm for
the playing of music at the Irish Music Festival, taking place at Fireman's Park
on August 25th and 26th, 2023.
2. That any request for fee waivers for business lincensing be referred to the
City's Fee Waiver application process.
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10.6. Noise By-law Exemption - St. George Serbian Orthodox Church
St. George Serbian Orthodox Church is planning several events for 2023 and
are requesting an exemption to the City's Noise by-law until 12 midnight on the
following dates:
• Folklore Concert — June 10, 2023
Serbian Day — June 24 & 25, 2023
Kordun Slava — July 29, 2023
Folklore Slava — September 2, 2023
Recommendation: That Council consider granting the Noise By-law
Exemptions until 12 midnight for the playing of music at the Serbian Orthodox
Church at 6085 Montrose Road.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
That Council approve Item #10.1 through to and including Item #10.6.
Carried Unanimously
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
11.1. Resolution -Municipality of Trent Lakes -Oath of Office
The attached resolution is from the Municipality of Trent Lakes regarding the
Oath of Office.
11.2. Updates to the Municipal Environmental Assessment
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is informing Council
that the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) has been amended
as part of the ministry's work on EA modernization. The attached letter has
more information.
11.3. Communities in Bloom 2023
The Chair of Communities in Bloom Ontario, is inviting the City of Niagara Falls
to participate in the 2023 Ontario Provincial Edition of Communities in Bloom.
Details regarding workshop sessions attached for further information.
11.4. Niagara Official Plan: Settlement Area Boundary Expansions - Letter of
opposition
The attached letter was addressed to the Mayor, Members of Council and to
the Niagara Region Planning Staff.
11.5. Correspondence from resident
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
That Council receive and file for information Item #11.1 through to and
including Item #11.5.
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Carried Unanimously (Councillor Pietrangelo declared a conflict to Item
#11.4).
12. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
12.1. Appointments to Niagara District Airport Commission
The City received 11 applications from Niagara Falls' residents to sit on the
Niagara District Airport Commission for the current term of Council. The
attached memo and report provides further information.
Recommendation: That Council appoint Ann Marie Nitsopolous and John
Ventresca to act as Commissioners on the Niagara District Airport Commission
for the next four-year term beginning in 2023, ending in 2026.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
That Council appoint Ann Marie Nitsopolous and John Ventresca to act as
Commissioners on the Niagara District Airport Commission for the next four-
year term beginning in 2023, ending in 2026.
Carried Unanimously
12.2. Petition - Sidewalk Ploughing on Riall Street
Attached is a memo, which includes a petition from residents on Riall Street in
Niagara Falls, requesting the City to discontinue ploughing the sidewalks in
front of their homes.
Recommendation: That Council receive the attached petition regarding
sidewalk snow ploughing and direct staff to report back on the feasibility of the
request.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
That Council receive the attached petition regarding sidewalk snow ploughing
and direct staff to report back on the feasibility of the request.
Carried Unanimously
12.3. Niagara Falls Downtown Board of Management - Board composition and
request for approval.
Attached is communication from the Downtown BIA requesting approval from
Council of the composition of the Board.
Recommendation: For Council's Consideration.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
That Council defer this matter.
Carried Unanimously
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13. RATIFICATION OF IN -CAMERA
Council resumed the closed In -Camera session at 9:24 PM.
a) Ratification of In -Camera
Moved by Councillor Mona Patel
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
1) That the CAO, the General Manager of Planning, Building and
Development, and the City Solicitor be provided the delegated authority to
conclude the Terms of Settlement with regard to the OLT matter OLT-22-
004465 as directed In Camera.
2) THAT the City of Niagara Falls repeal bylaw 98-247, being a bylaw to
establish the Downtown Niagara Falls Business Improvement Board of
Management (the Downtown BIA) and assume all of the assets and liabilities of
the Downtown BIA; AND THAT the City of Niagara Falls continue to charge a
tax levy to address any excess in the liabilities of the Downtown BIA beyond its
assets until such time as that excess has been satisfied; AND
3) THAT Council directs City staff to take all step necessary to secure the
assets and records of the Downtown BIA as may be recommended by the CAO
of the City; AND THAT staff come back with options on reformation of the BIA
after consultation with the members of the BIA and the public, within two years;
AND THAT Council authorizes this direction effective immediately.
4) That the report on Surplus City Buildings be deferred to the next meeting of
Council.
5) That there be direction to staff regarding the collective bargaining process.
6) That Council provide direction to staff to have the Committee Appointment
By-law amended for the next Council meeting for the Recreation Committee to
suspend Rob Desson until further notice; AND THAT Council re -vote on the
appointment of 1 additional individual for the Anti -Racism Committee; AND
THAT the results of this vote be reflected in an amendment to the Committee
Appointment Bylaw at the next meeting of Council.
Carried (Councillor Lococo voted in favour for all but the repealing of by-
law 98-247 regarding the Downtown BIA; Councillor Tony Baldinelli was
absent from the vote).
14. NOTICE OF MOTION/NEW BUSINESS
'Moved 14.1 up in agenda, after Item #8.4***
a) Functionality of Provincial Highway 405 (General Brock Pkwy) & QEW
By way of Council looking for an update regarding the request for a south -
oriented ramp at the Highway 405/QEW interchange, the following motion was
passed.
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Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council direct staff to send a letter to the Ministry of Transportation to
request the Minister to visit on-site to witness traffic concerns pertaining to the
pursuit of a fully functional Highway 405/QEW interchange.
Carried Unanimously
15. BY-LAWS
2023- A by-law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 147 to the City of
023. Niagara Falls Official Plan.
2023- A by-law to establish Part 3 on Plan 59R-17440 as a public highway to be
024. known as, and to form part of Biggar Road.
2023- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking
025. and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited, Stopping Prohibited).
2023- A by-law to declare 4621 St. Clair Avenue, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the
026. Regional Municipality of Niagara, as surplus.
2023- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City
027. employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by-laws.
2023- A by-law to provide for citizen appointments to certain Committees, Boards
028. and Commissions.
2023- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting
029. held on the 21 st day of March, 2023.
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 (Councillor Pietrangelo declared a conflict to by-
law 2023-024).
16. ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Wayne Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 10:47 PM.
Carried Unanimously
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Mayor
City Clerk
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