03/19/2024The City Council Meeting of the City of Niagara Falls was called to order on Tuesday, March
19, 2024, at 4:20 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 Mike Strange, Councillor Wayne
Thomson
COUNCIL Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
ABSENT:
STAFF Jason Burgess, Bill Matson, Nidhi Punyarthi, Chief Jo Zambito, Erik
PRESENT: Nickel, Tiffany Clark, Kathy Moldenhauer, Shelley Darlington, Kira Dolch,
Heather Ruzylo, Margaret Corbett (attending in Chambers)
Trent Dark (attending via Zoom)
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:20 PM.
2. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL
2.1. In -Camera Resolution (March 19, 2024)
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
THAT Council enter into an In -Camera session on March 19, 2024.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from vote).
2.2. In -Camera Resolution (May 14, 2024 - second item added)
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
THAT Council enter into an In -Camera session on May 14, 2024.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from the vote).
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Open Council meeting resumed after In -camera meeting - at 6:03 PM.
3.1. Council Minutes of February 27, 2024
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
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Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
THAT Council approve the minutes of the February 27, 2024 meeting as
presented.
Carried Unanimously
3.2. Council Minutes of March 5, 2024
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
THAT Council approve the minutes of the March 5, 2024 meeting as
presented.
Carried Unanimously
4. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None to report.
5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences to the following:
• Jakob "Jack" Antolich, father of Captain March Antolich, from Fire
Services.
• Nonie LeBlance, one of our City's school crossing guards.
• Marilyn McFadden, retired City employee from our Finance Department.
• Robert West, father of Sam West from our Fire Services.
• Bobby Pysher, long time volunteer with the GNBA.
• Janet Jessop, member of the Mayor's Accessibility Committee.
Mayor Diodati mentioned the following City events:
Community Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workshop [photo shownl
• Also attended by Councillors Baldinelli, Strange, Nieuwesteeg, Lococo
and Patel
• Third Space Fundraiser [photo shownl
• Also attended by Councillor Patel
Brunch, Bid and Bowl for Birchway [photo shownl
• Also attended by Councillors Strange, Patel, Baldinelli, Nieuwesteeg
and Lococo
Business Happenings [photos for eachl
• Gravity Fresh Fruity Bubble Tea
o Councillors Patel and Thomson
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Grand Opening of Roily and Bubbly
o Also attended by Councillors Nieuwesteeg, Patel, Baldinelli,
Strange
o Also thank you for the dontation of bubble tea for Council and
staff
Also thank you for kind donation:
• Commisso's — zeppole's for St. Joseph's Day/ Father's Day (Italy)
Flagg Raisings:
• National Day of Bulgaria
o Also attended by Councillor Nieuwesteeg
COMING UP:
Solar Eclipse Events
• Free Glorious Sons Concert with guests, New Friends, The Boneheads
and Niagara Symphony Orchestra
• Educational programming throughout the City and at Niagara Parks
• Guinness Book of World Record attempt — sun costumes
• Bring glasses and everything you need
Nick Alfanso's Festival of Music — per Councillor Pietranqelo
• Friday, April 5th at John Michael's Banquet Hall, 6PM
• $20 per ticket or $300 per table of 10
• Featuring Avenue Inn with Frank Pietrangelo, Meave and the Mystics,
Real Kevin, Ghost Pepper and DJ Morris Villella
Easter Egg Hunts:
• Firemen's Park Easter Eqq Hunt
o Friday, March 29th — 11 AM- 1 PM
o Non-perishable food item for Project SHARE
o Shuttle service to and from Club Italia parking lot
• Niagara Falls Soccer Club Easter Eqq Hunt Extravaganza
o Saturday, March 30th — various times for different ages
o Non-perishable food item for Project SHARE
o Mitchelson Park
Niagara Riverhawks Playoff Challenge
• Accepted a friendly challenge
o from Grimsby Council Member, Jacob [Ber-AD-zee]
• Niagara Riverhawks and Grimsby Peach Kings face off
o In the semi-final playoff round
o If Riverhawks aren't successful, I agreed to wear the Peach Kings
jersey to our next City Council meeting
• Grimsby currently leads 3-0 in the 7-game series
• Game 4 is tomorrow night
o at the Gale Centre, with a 730PM puck drop!
b) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
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6. APPOINTMENT/ PRESENTATIONS
6.1. Appointment- Brian Medigee, Resident of Niagara Falls
Brian Medigee, resident of Niagara Falls, requested to speak before Council
on the following matters, however, he did not attend meeting.
• Homelessness
• Crime
• Jobs (Tourism vs. Industry)
• Accountability vs. deflection
6.2. Niagara Parks Commission
Niagara Parks Commission CEO, David Adames and Chair, April Jeffs,
provided a presentation regarding Niagara Parks' updates, initiatives and
projects for Council's information.
Moved by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Council receive for information the presentation made by David Adames
(CEO) and April Jeffs (Chair) from the Niagara Parks Commission.
Carried Unanimously
7. PLANNING MATTERS
7.1. PBD-2024-04
AM-2023-027
Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Southwest corner of Mountain Road and St. Paul Avenue
Applicant: Mountainview DAC Inc. (Matt Vartanian)
Agent: Upper Canada Consultants (William Heikoop)
The Public meeting commenced at 6:43 PM.
Alexa Cooper, Planner 2, provided an overview of Report PBD-2024-04.
William Heikoop, Planning Manager from Upper Canada Consultants, agent for
application, provided a presentation in support of the application.
The Public meeting closed at 7:23 PM.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
1. THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment as detailed in this
report for a 5 storey apartment building with 71 dwelling units, subject to
the regulations and recommendations outlined in this report; and,
2. THAT the amending zoning by-law include a sunset clause to require
the execution of a site plan agreement on title within 3 years of the
passing of the zoning by-law.
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3. THAT Council adopt proposed By-law No. 2024-027 on tonight's agenda
to facilitate the proposal.
Carried Unanimously
7.2. PBD-2024-06
AM-2022-020
Zoning By-law Amendment
Lot 186 and 7640 Kalar Road
Applicant: 12778611 Canada Inc. (Sherard McQueen)
Agent: NPG Planning Solutions (Jesse Auspitz)
The Public meeting commenced at 7:24 PM.
Alexa Cooper, Planner 2, provided an overview of Report PBD-2024-06.
Rocky Vacca, Solicitor from Sullivan Mahoney, and Jesse Auspitz and Max
Fedchyshak, acting as agents from NPG Planning Solutions, provided a
presentation supporting the application. Mr. Vacca stated that 73 units would
be designated as affordable housing.
The Public meeting was closed at 7:40 PM.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment to rezone the
property to a site specific Residential Apartment 5C (R5C) and
Environmental Protection Area (EPA) zone to redevelop the lands with
84 back-to-back townhouse dwellings and 29 block townhouse dwellings
and protect the natural heritage features, subject to the regulations
outlined in this report; and,
2. THAT the amending zoning by-law include a sunset clause to require
the execution of a site plan agreement on title or draft plan approval
within 3 years of the passing of the zoning by-law.
Carried Unanimously
7.3. PBD-2024-07
AM-2023-026, Zoning By -Law Amendment Application
26CD-11-2023-007, Plan of Vacant Land Condominium
5558 Drummond Road
Pt Township Lot 126 Stamford, Part 2 Plan 59R17721; City of Niagara
Falls
Applicant: Blythwood Homes Inc. (Rob Mills)
Agent: Ethan Laman (Upper Canada Consultants)
The Public meeting commenced at 7:40 PM.
Nick DeBenedetti, Planner 2, provided an overview of Report PBD-2024-07.
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Ethan Laman, Planner from Upper Canada Consultants and acting as agent,
was present to address Councillor questions.
The Public meeting closed at 7:54 PM.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
1. THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment to rezone the
property, a site -specific Residential Low Density, Group Multiple
Dwelling (R4) to allow for the development of 12 townhouse dwelling
units in 4 blocks with 6 Accessory Dwelling Units subject to the
regulations outlined in this report;
2. THAT the Plan of Vacant Land Condominium be draft approved subject
to the conditions in Appendix A;
3. THAT the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plan as
"approved" 20 days after notice of Council's decision has been given as
required by the Planning Act, provided no appeals of the decision have
been lodged;
4. THAT 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,
5. 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
7.4. PBD-2024-08
AM-2021-009, Zoning By -Law Amendment Application
26CD-11-2021-002, Plan of Vacant Land Condominium
Montrose Road north of McLeod Road
Part of Stamford Township Lots 163 and 170, Part 29, 59R-14189, Part 1,
59 R-14189
Applicant: Niagara Property Corp. (Amar Mohamed)
Agent: Joseph Plutino (Mainline Planning Services)
The Public meeting commenced at 7:54 PM.
Nick DeBenedetti, Planner 2, provided an overview of Report PBD-2024-08.
John Beam, of 8991 Montrose Road, addressed Council citing traffic concerns
but supported the staff recommendations.
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Joseph Plutino, acting as agent from Mainline Planning Services, addressed
Council supporting the application.
The Public meeting closed at 8:08 PM.
Moved by Councillor Mona Patel
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment to rezone the
property, a site -specific Residential 5C Density (R5C) to allow for the
development of 83 townhouse dwelling units in 14 blocks, amending By-
law No. 2010-132 and the removal of the Holding provision on this
parcel subject to the regulations outlined in this report;
2. THAT Council approve the Zoning By-law that is on tonight's agenda.
3. THAT the Plan of Vacant Land Condominium be draft approved subject
to the conditions in Appendix A;
4. THAT the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plan as
"approved" 20 days after notice of Council's decision has been given as
required by the Planning Act, provided no appeals of the decision have
been lodged;
5. THAT 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,
6. 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
7.5. PBD-2024-09
AM-2023-019 Zoning By-law Amendment
26CD-11-2023-002 Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium
Montrose Rd, north of McLeod Rd, across from Kinsmen Crt
Applicant: Gemini Corporation (John Georgakakos)
Agent: Arcadis (Carmela Agro)
The Public meeting commenced at 8:12 PM.
Matt Kernahan, Development Consultant, provided an overview of Report
PBD-2024-09.
Carmela Agro, Project Manager, Arcadis, and acting as agent, was present to
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answer any Councillor questions.
The Public meeting closed at 8:21 PM.
Moved by Councillor Mona Patel
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
1. THAT the application to amend the Zoning By-law be approved, subject to
the regulations outlined in this report.
2. THAT the Plan of Vacant Land Condominium be draft approved, subject to
the conditions contained in Appendix A;
3. THAT the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the Draft Plan of Vacant
Land Condominium as "approved" 20 days after Notice of Council's decision
has been given as required by the Planning Act, provided no appeals of the
decision have been lodged;
4. THAT Draft Plan approval be given for three years, after which approval will
lapse unless an extension is requested by the Owner/Developer and granted
by Council; and;
5. THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium
Agreement(s) and any required documents to allow for the future registration of
the Condominium(s), including easements granted over City land, when all
matters are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Carried Unanimously
8. REPORTS
At 8:22 PM, the Clerk suggested that Council move to Item #8.8 (PBD-2024-10) to
accommodate those present to speak to the matter.
8.1. CLK-2024-01
Fee Waiver Applications - March 2024 Submissions
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
1.THAT Council approve, approve in part or deny the Fee Waiver
applications received for the March 19, 2024 submission date, listed as follows:
a. Wally Friesman & Knights of Columbus - Wally's Chippawa Cruise Night in
the amount of $2,750 plus HST for the waiving of the costs associated with the
use of the Chippawa Lions Park - parking lot.(half days x 22 days).
b. OLMC YMCA Childcare Centre - YMCA Stronger Together - in the amount
of
$301.76 plus HST for the waiving of 1 hour of ice rental fees and 3 hours use
of the Memorial Room at the Gale Centre.
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c. Niagara Falls Meals on Wheels - Souper Lunch/Fundraising Soup - in the
amount of $200 plus HST for the waiving of the costs associated with the room
rental at the Gale Centre.
d. Chippawa Volunteer Firefighter's Association - Chippawa Volunteer
Firefighters Annual Slo- Pitch Tournament - in the amount of $840 plus HST for
the waiving of the costs associated with the baseball diamond rental for 6
fields.
e. Chippawa Volunteer Firefighter's Association - Chippawa Car Show &
Annual Street Dance - in the amount of $250 plus HST for the waiving of the
cost of the parking lot for the full day of event.
f. Birchway Niagara (Formerly Women's Place of Niagara) - Birchway Niagara
Book Riot - in the amount of $9,002.10 plus HST for the use of the dry rink floor
space at the Gale Centre for the duration of the event.
g. Big Brothers Big Sisters - MacBain Community Centre (Upstairs meeting
room) - in the amount of $8,970 plus HST, for the waiving of the fees to rent
the upstairs meeting space from April to December.
h. Heart Niagara - Cruising on the Q - in the amount of $4,707.06 + HST for the
fees associated with the road closure and special event application fee
waivers.
i. Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise - Niagara Falls Ribfest - in the amount
of
$325.00 for the waiving of the license to operate fee.
j. Chippawa Volunteer Firefighters Association - SPN Slo Pitch Championships
- in the amount of $4,320 plus HST for the waiving of the dry floor fees for the
Slo-Pitch National event at the Chippawa Arena.
k. Niagara Falls Soccer Club - Niagara Falls Soccer Club 1st Annual Easter
Egg Hunt - in the amount of $75.00 plus HST for the waiving of the park rental
fee.
2. THAT Council approve, approve in part or deny a refund of fees already
paid related to a Fee Waiver application received by Jewish Niagara — Simchas
bais Hashoaiva in the amount of $812.96 + HST, for an event held in October
2023.
8.2. F-2024-12
Water By-law Update
Moved by Councillor Mona Patel
Carried Unanimously
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Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Council APPROVE the following amendments to By-law 2016-108:
Section 20 - Notice and Service of Notice to allow for sending notices
through regular Canada Post mail and email.
Schedule "A" to be deleted and replaced with Schedule "A" attached.
Carried Unanimously
8.3. F-2024-13
Statement of 2023 Remuneration and Expenses for Members of
Council and Commissions
Moved by Councillor Mona Patel
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
For the information of Municipal Council
Carried Unanimously
8.4. FIR-2024-01 (Report deferred to a future Council meeting)
Single Source Requests - Implementation and Service Management of a
Next Generation 911 (NG9-1-1) Solution and Standardization of Portable
Radio Equipment
8.5. MW-2024-13
Drinking Water System Summary Report and Overview
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
1. THAT Council receive Report MW-2024-13 regarding the Drinking
Water System Summary Report and Overview
2. THAT Council be informed of the new written Commitment and
Endorsement document of the Drinking Water Quality Management
System (DWQMS) Operational Plan as attached to Report MW-2024-
13.
8.6. MW-2024-14
Ferry Street Reconstruction Tender Award
City Contract No. 2024-495-19
Councillor Wayne Campbell left Chambers at 9:11 PM.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
Carried Unanimously
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Councillor Campbell left Chambers at 9:11 PM.
1. THAT Council award Request for Tender 2024-495-19 Ferry Street
Reconstruction to the lowest compliant bidder, Provincial Construction
(Niagara Falls) Ltd at the bid price of $3,374,971.80 excluding HST;
2. AND THAT Council approve a Single Source procurement with CIMA
Canada Inc. in the amount of $224,120.00 excluding HST for contract
administration and inspection services for the Ferry Street
Reconstruction project in accordance with Section 18 of the City's
Procurement By -Law No. 2021-04;
3. AND THAT Council accept the proposed funding contribution from the
Victoria Centre BIA, capped at an upset limit of $300,000.00;
4. AND THAT Council approve a 2024 Capital Budget Amendment for
project R119-19 in the amount of $500,000, $200,000 funded by OCIF
and $300,000 from the Victoria Centre BIA;
5. AND THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
necessary contract documents.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
8.7. MW-2024-15
Special Event Parking Rates and Fines
Moved by Councillor Mona Patel
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Staff Report MW-2024-15, Special Event Parking Rates and Fines be
received as information;
AND THAT Council approve the associated parking related by-law
amendments on tonight's Council agenda and that these amendments be
given a first, second, and third reading, and that the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to execute the by-law amendments.
AND THAT Council approve and provide delegated authority to the Chief
Administrative Officer and/or their designate to modify and approve the parking
rates and designating a day as "event" parking as appropriate within the
minimum and maximum ranges as recommended in this report.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
8.8. PBD-2024-10
AM-2022-017, Zoning By-law Amendment
Montrose Road, Parts 7 & 8
Proposal: To permit the construction of a detached dwelling
Applicant: Kevin Dilts
Agent: Mike Sullivan (LandPro Planning Solutions Inc.)
This item was brought forward to be addressed prior to #8.1 and began at 8:22
PM.
Cara Lampman, Manager of Environmental Planning from the Niagara Region,
addressed Council supporting the report.
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Mike Sullivan, from LandPro and acting as agent for the applicants, addressed
Council in an effort to persuade Council to approve the construction of the
detached dwelling.
Linda Manson, resident of 4732 Cookman Crescent, addressed Council citing
zoning and environmental concerns.
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
1. THAT Council RECEIVE Report No. PBD-2024-10 for information
purposes.
2. THAT Council RECONSIDER Report No. PBD-2023-41 and
recommend refusal of Zoning By-law Amendment application AM-2022-
017.
Carried Unanimously
9. CONSENT AGENDA
9.1. MW-2024-11
Contract No. 2024-531-20 Armoury Street Sewer Separation Phase 2
(Victoria Avenue to Lawrence Avenue) - Single Source Request for
Engineering Construction Services
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
THAT Council permit a Single Source procurement with Kerry T. Howe
Engineering Ltd. for contract administration and inspection services for
Contract No. 2024-531-20 Armoury Street Sewer Separation Phase 2 (Victoria
Avenue to Lawrence Avenue) in the amount of $121,100 plus applicable
taxes in accordance with Section 18 of the City's Procurement By -Law No.
2021-04.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from vote).
9.2. MW-2024-12
6683 Fallsview Boulevard Licence and Encroachment Agreement
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
THAT 1970102 Ontario Limited, owner of the property known
municipally as 6683 Fallsview Boulevard, be permitted through a
Licence and Encroachment Agreement in a form satisfactory to the City
Solicitor, to:
a. continue to encroach into the Dunn Street road allowance at the
location of a former loading dock where remnants currently
remain; and,
b. operate a commercial parking lot on the property for hotel valet
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uses only, with right -in access only from Fallsview Boulevard.
2. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the required
Licence and Encroachment Agreement.
3. THAT the City Solicitor be authorized to register the Licence and
Encroachment Agreement, or notice thereof, on title to the applicable
parcels of land in the Land Registry Office at no cost to the City.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from vote).
9.3. R&C-2024-02
Seniors Advisory Committee Goals and Objectives
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
THAT Council Receive the Seniors Advisory Committee Goals and Objectives
report for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from the vote).
10. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
10.1. Special Occasion Permit Request - 2022 Niagara Falls Rotary Ribfest
Jennifer Schoenhals, Co -Chair of the Niagara Falls Rotary Ribfest, is
requesting that the City of Niagara Falls declare the "2024 Niagara Falls Rotary
Ribfest," on June 15,2024-June 17, 2024 as "municipally significant" and
"Community Festival" in order to assist with obtaining a Special Occasion
Permit from AGCO.
Recommendation: For the Approval of Council.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT the City of Niagara Falls declare the "2024 Niagara Falls Rotary Ribfest,"
on June 15,2024-June 17, 2024 as "municipally significant" and "Community
Festival" in order to assist with obtaining a Special Occasion Permit from
AGCO.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from vote).
10.2. Resolution - Town of Lincoln - Urgent Need for Increased Funding for
Museums and Libraries
At its Regular Meeting of Council held on February 26, 2024, the Town of
Lincoln passed the following Resolution — RC-2024-23, regarding an Urgent
Need for Increased Funding for Museums and Libraries.
Recommendation: THAT Council support the Town of Lincoln resolution.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
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THAT Niagara Falls' Council support the resolution from the Town of Lincoln
regarding an Urgent Need for Increased Funding for Museums and Libraries.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from vote).
10.3. Flag -Raising Request - Philippines Independence Day
Attached is a request for Council to approve a Filipino Flag Raising celebration
on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 for Philippines Independence Day and to
illuminate the Falls in red/white and blue that same evening.
Recommendation: For the Approval of Council.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT Council approve a Filipino Flag Raising celebration on Wednesday, June
12, 2024 for Philippines Independence Day and to illuminate the Falls in
red/white and blue that same evening.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from vote).
10.4. Flag -Raising Request - Pride Niagara 2024 - Annual Pride Flag Raising
Pride Niagara is requesting that Council approve a Flag -raising ceremony on
Monday, June 3, 2024 as part of this year's Pride Niagara Festival, for the
month of June.
Recommendation: For the Approval of Council.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT Council approve a Flag -raising ceremony on Monday, June 3, 2024 as
part of this year's Pride Niagara Festival, for the month of June.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Wayne Campbell was absent from vote).
10.5. Proclamation Request - Save Soil Movement
Puja Patel, of "A Voice to Save Soil from Canada," is requesting Niagara Falls'
Council proclaim March 21, 2024 as "Save Soil Day" in the City of Niagara
Falls.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT Council support/approve Item #10.1 through to and including Item #10.5.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from vote).
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
11.1. Niagara Falls Public Library -2024 (Revised) Capital Budget
Attached is the Niagara Falls Public Library's 2024 revised Capital budget for
Council's information.
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Recommendation: For the Information of Council.
11.2. Correspondence from resident -Meaningful ways to honour Kiska's
memory in the City
As we approach the one-year anniversary of Kiska's passing on March 10th,
Robert Jacobson is submitting ideas to consider by way of honouring her
memory.
Recommendation: For the Information of Council.
11.3. Niagara Region Correspondence
Attached is correspondence sent from the Niagara Region regarding the
following:
1. Niagara Region Report PDS 4-2024 - Tree and Forest Canopy Project
Recommendation: For the Information of Council.
11.4. Integrity Commissioner Complaint - IC - 23621-0423
Attached is a letter and Final Report from the Integrity Commissioner with
regard to the above captioned matter.
Recommendation: For the Information of Council.
11.5. Letter from Ontario Ombudsman to Council for the City of Niagara Falls
and Memo from Staff
Attached is a letter from the Ontario Ombudsman to Niagara Falls City Council.
Recommendation: For the Information of Council.
Councillor Campbell returned to Chambers at 9:17 PM.
Moved by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
THAT Council receive Item #11.5 for information.
Carried Unanimously
11.6. Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority - NPCA Annual General
Meeting 2024
Attached is correspondence from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation
Authority (NPCA) for information and distribution.
Recommendation: For the Information of Council.
11.7. Resolution - Town of Cobourg - Proposed Amendment to Subsection 27
(16) of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA)
Attached is a resolution from the Town of Cobourg regarding Correspondence
from the Architectural Conservancy Ontario regarding Proposed Amendment to
Subsection 27(16) of the Ontario Heritage Act with respect to the removal of
listed (non -designated) properties from municipal heritage registers.
Recommendation: For the Information of Council.
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11.8. Comments from Resident
Moved by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
THAT Council receive and file for information Item #11.1 though to Item #11.8
(excluding Item #11.5).
Carried Unanimously
12. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
12.1. Memo - From Seniors Advisory Committee - City of Niagara Falls Canada
Day Celebration - June 30 - July 2, 2024.
Attached is a memo from the Seniors Advisory Committee advising Council on
matters that impact the quality of life of seniors (60 years plus) in the City of
Niagara Falls.
Recommendation:
THAT Niagara Falls City Council request the Niagara Region Transit
Commission establish a discounted Seniors fare that is competitive with others
in the Golden Horseshoe and seek the endorsement of all other local area
municipalities in Niagara Region.
Moved by Councillor Mona Patel
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
THAT Niagara Falls City Council request the Niagara Region Transit
Commission establish a discounted Seniors fare that is competitive with others
in the Golden Horseshoe and seek the endorsement of all other local area
municipalities in Niagara Region.
Carried Unanimously
13. RESOLUTIONS
13.1. Resolution: By-law No. 2024-031, AM-2023-023, 5438 Ferry Street
A Public Meeting was held by Council on January 16th, 2024 to consider a
Zoning By-law Amendment application to facilitate the development of a 30-
storey mixed -use building at 5438 Ferry Street. The recommendations of
Report No. PBD-2024-01 were approved by Council on January 16th, 2024,
and By-law No. 2024-031 has been placed on Council's agenda this evening.
The attached resolution is required to deem changes minor and exempt the
requirement for further notice for the purpose of permitting a maximum lot
coverage of 80% and the insertion of a 3-year sunset clause. No changes
have been made to the building envelope or conceptual Site Plan since the
Public Meeting.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that subject to subsection 34(17) of the
Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O Council deems the changes to By-law No. 2024-031
minor and exempts the requirement for further written notice.
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Moved by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
THAT subject to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O Council
deems the changes to By-law No. 2024-031 minor and exempts the
requirement for further written notice.
Carried Unanimously
14. RATIFICATION OF IN -CAMERA
This item was moved up in the agenda to be discussed after In -Camera meeting at
6:04 PM.
a) Ratification of In -Camera
Moved by Councillor Mona Patel
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT Council take no position, neither to decline or accept, in respect of the
request for a moratorium or an interim control by-law at this time, due to the
fact that there is a pending application before Staff.
Carried Unanimously
15. NOTICE OF MOTION/NEW BUSINESS
a) Notice of Motion - Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) - Councillor Tony
Baldinelli brought forth the following notice of motion:
THAT Staff bring an update on current practices and a report to explain our
options for the Municipal Accommodation Tax and its best practices.
b) Notice of Motion - Review of Housing Strategy - Councillor Lori Lococo
brought forth the following notice of motion:
THAT Council review the Housing Strategy for the education, information and
discussion of Council.
c) Notice of Motion - Integrity Commissioner Report - Councillor Lori Lococo
brought forth the following notice of motion:
THAT Staff prepare a report on Integrity Commissioner complaints from other
cities in the Region, and to include the number of complaints, costs of
complaints and filing fees.
d) Notice of Motion - Procedural By-law - Councillor Mike Strange brought forth
the following notice of motion:
THAT Staff be directed to look for efficiencies in running the Council meetings
via updates to the Procedural By-law.
e) Notice of Motion - Cummington Square Parking - Councillor Ruth -Ann
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Nieuwesteeg brought forth the following motion:
THAT Staff be directed to remove paid parking at Cummington Square to
better serve the residents of this area.
16. MOTION
16.1. At the Council meeting of February 27, 2024, Councillor Lococo brought
forward the following motion:
Motion:
THAT Council review our Strategic Plan and Master Plans in order to find cost
savings.
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
THAT Council review our Strategic Plan and Master Plans in order to find cost
savings.
Not put.
17. BY-LAWS
2024- A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the lands for a 5
027. storey apartment dwelling with 71 dwelling units, and to repeal By-law No.
1998-183 and 2017-102, subject to a 3 year sunset clause (AM-2023-027).
2024- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2010-132 and By-law No. 79-200, to permit the
028. use of the lands, in part, for the development of 83 townhouse dwelling units in
14 blocks and the removal of the Holding provision. (AM-2021-009).
2024- A by-law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 165 to the City of
029. Niagara Falls Official Plan (AM-2023-022).
2024- A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the lands for a 10
030. storey mixed -use building, with 1,330 square metres of ground floor
commercial space and 192 dwelling units, subject to the removal of a Holding
(H) symbol and a 3 year sunset clause (AM-2023-022).
2024- A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200 to permit the use of the lands for a 30-
031. storey mixed -use building with 456 dwelling units and 2 commercial units at
grade subject to the removal of a Holding (H) symbol and a 3-year sunset
clause (AM-2023-023).
2024- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City
032. employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by-laws.
2024- A by-law to regulate the supply of water and to provide for the maintenance
033. and management of the waterworks and for the imposition and collection of
rates for the use of water and water related services.
2024- A by-law to amend By-law No. 96-50, being a by-law to regulate parking and
034. traffic on City Roads. (municipal lots)
2024- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2014-65 being a by-law to establish a System of
Administrative Penalties respecting the stopping, standing, or parking of
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036. vehicles in the City of Niagara Falls.
2024- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and
037. traffic on City Roads.
2024- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and
038. traffic on City Roads. (Parking Meter Zones)
2024- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of the City Council at its
039. meeting held on the 19th of March, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
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 Mona Patel
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 9:47 PM.
ayor
City Clerk
Carried Unanimously
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