2011/01/31 SECOND MEETING
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 31, 2011
Council met on Monday, January 31, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in Committee of the Whole
in Committee Room #2. An In Camera session commenced following the Council meeting.
The ratification for items considered in the In Camera session will occur at the next Council
meeting.
Council met for the purpose of considering Regular Business matters in Council
Chambers at 6:30 p.m.. All members of Council were present. Councillor loannoni offered
the Opening Prayer.
* * * **
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Morocco, seconded by Councillor Mayes that
the minutes of December 13, 2010 be approved as printed.
Carried Unanimously
* * * **
Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake
Jon Braithwaite, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters informed Council of this
year's Tim Horton's Bowl for Kids Sake which is scheduled to take place February 26,
2011.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Morocco
that Council enter a team into this year's tournament.
Carried Unanimously
Flash Mob
Mayor James M. Diodati and M.P.P. Kim Craitor presented Jennifer Blakeley,
Alphabet Photography with a plaque to recognize her efforts in spearheading the
Christmas Food Court Flash Mob with Chorus Niagara at the Seaway Mall.
Council Strategic Priorities
Ken Todd, C.A.O. made a presentation to Council on the Council Strategic Priorities.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Wing
that staff look into Zero -based Budgeting and Multi -Year Budgeting for the future.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded on Councillor Wing that
staff bring back a report on local preference policy.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Gates, seconded by Councillor Morocco that
the new vision and mission for the City of Niagara Falls and 2011 -2014 Strategic Priorities
be adopted, with Economic Vitality being listed as the first key area on improving Quality
of Life.
Carried Unanimously
- 2 - January 31, 2011
Council Minutes
2011 Budget
Todd Harrison, Director of Finance provided Council with a brief introduction of the
2011 Budget.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Maves
that the budget presentation be received for information.
Carried Unanimously
* * * **
MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Diodati offered condolences to Joe Ralph, former Niagara Falls Firefighter,
on the passing of his wife, Edna and to Selene Tudini and Ed Rapanaro, city employees,
on the passing of their mother -in -law.
Mayor Diodati advised of some recent events: Literacy Day and the Sports Wall of
Fame ceremony.
Mayor Diodati advised of some upcoming events: On February 3` the Heart and
Stroke Foundation will light the Falls red to bring awareness to their annual campaign and
the Winter Festival of Lights will be sponsoring free skating at the TD Rink at the Brink the
same evening, the Boys & Girls Club Curling Bonspiel and the Niagara Falls Skating
Association year -end ice show.
* * * **
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
1. Heritage Week - Requesting that Council proclaim February 21 -27, 2011 as
"Heritage Week 2011" in the City of Niagara Falls.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Maves, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that
the request be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
2. Heart and Stroke Foundation - Requesting that February 2011 be proclaimed as
"Heart Month" in the City of Niagara Falls.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Gates, seconded by Councillor Morocco that
the request be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
3. 4 Annual Sun Life Charity Hockey Tournament - Requesting that Council waive
ice fees for a family skate and charity game in association with the tournament.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor loannoni
that the ice fees be waived for the charity event.
Carried Unanimously
* * * **
- 3 - January 31, 2011
Council Minutes
REPORTS
RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COMMITTEE MATTERS
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that
the actions taken in the Committee of the Whole Committee, on January 31, 2011 be
approved.
1. The Committee of the Whole minutes of the January 17, 2011 be deferred.
2. REPORTS:
a) F- 2011 -06
Waste Management Services
1) That enhanced containerized service to multi - residential properties be
reinstated; and
2) That Council provide a resolution to Regional Council that requests that the
base level of service and the cost attribution to municipalities be reviewed
for 2012.
3) That staff be directed to review the methodology of funding the waste
management contract provided by the Region; and
4) The Region be urged to continue to educate the public on the benefits of
recycling.
b) MW- 2011 -07
Winter Maintenance - Pilot Policy
Public Trails & Pathways
1. That staff be directed to initiate winter maintenance services to designated
trails and pathways on a trial basis as set out in this report; and further,
2. That staff gather feedback from various user groups on the results of the
2011 trail maintenance and solicit comments regarding future levels of
service.
c) MW- 2011 -01
Cemetery Monument & Flower Bed Regulations
1. That staff come back with amendments to the Cemetery By -law to allow for
60" height;
2. That the Flower Bed regulations stay consistent but existing beds be allowed;
and
3. That staff investigate the unused section of the Fairview Cemetery for larger
monuments; and
4. That staff propose a fee schedule justifying increased fees for increased
heights and bring forward the proposal to the Ministry of Consumer Services
Cemetery Branch.
- 4 - January 31, 2011
Council Minutes
d) TS- 2011 -01
Fraser Street - Parking Control Review
1. That parking be prohibited on the south side of Fraser Street; and it be
reviewed in 6 months.
2. That staff assist the Comedy Club to acquire further parking
accommodations and report back to Council.
e) TS- 2011 -10
Montrose South Business Corridor
TransCab Transportation
That the TransCab pilot project, in the Montrose South Business Corridor, be
extended for up to a six month period.
CONSENT AGENDA
THE CONSENT AGENDA IS A SET OF REPORTS THAT COULD BE APPROVED IN ONE
MOTION OF COUNCIL. THE APPROVAL ENDORSES ALL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS
CONTAINED IN EACH OF THE REPORTS WITHIN THE SET. THE SINGLE MOTION WILL
SAVE TIME.
PRIOR TO THE MOTION BEING TAKEN, A COUNCILLOR MAY REQUEST THAT ONE OR
MORE OF THE REPORTS BE MOVED OUT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA TO BE
CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
F- 2011 -05 - Major Receivables Monthly (December). The report recommends that
Council receive the 2010 Year End Tax Receivables report for information purposes.
FS- 2011 -02 CMS Systems Agreement - Defibrillator Maintenance. The report
recommends that the Fire Chief be authorized to execute the necessary contract
documents.
R &C- 2011 -02 - Public Art Donation. The report recommends that Council approve the
Arts & Culture Committee recommendation made at the November 25, 2010, Arts &
Culture Meeting to decline the art donation from the artist, Lana Gramlich.
R &C- 2011 -03 - Niagara United Soccer Club Inc. Agreement. The report recommends
that Council approve the Clubhouse Agreement with Niagara united Soccer Club Inc; and
that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement.
TS- 2011 -06 - Out of Town Bus Terminal Lease Extension. The report recommends:
1. That the current service provider be approved for lease extension on a month to
month basis until December 31, 2011 for the operation of the Out of Town Bus
Terminal; and,
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement.
TS- 2011 -09 - Trademark Registration for Niagara Falls Transit "iride" Logo. The report
recommends that Council approve the trademarking of the logo developed to promote
Niagara Falls Transit's new "iride" fare media.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor loannoni that
the reports on the consent agenda be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
* * * **
- 5 - January 31, 2011
Council Minutes
RESOLUTIONS
NO. 10 - THOMSON- IOANNONI - Therefore be it resolved that the appropriate staff
person be authorized to submit a financial request to the Department of Canadian Heritage
in relation to the "Celebrate Canada!" program for organizing activities to celebrate Canada
Day.
Carried Unanimously
* * * **
BY -LAWS
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Gates
that the by -laws be given a first reading.
Carried Unanimously
2011 -13 A by -law to amend By -law No. 80 -114, being a by -law to designate private
roadways as fire routes along which no parking of vehicles shall be
permitted.
2011 -14 A by -law to adopt a mark, symbol or design for the City of Niagara Falls War
of 1812 Bicentennial Logo for The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls.
2011 -15 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking
and traffic on City Roads. (Stopping Prohibited, Standing Prohibited, Stop
Signs at Intersections, Designated Lanes).
2011 -16 A by -law to authorize the granting of a licence with Niagara United Soccer
Club Inc. for non - exclusive use of the Clubhouse at Kalar Park.
2011 -17 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting
held on the 31s day of January, 2011.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Mayes
that the by -laws be read a second and third time and passed.
Carried Unanimously
* * * **
NEW BUSINESS
Mid - Peninsula Corridor
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor loannoni
that Council reconfirm its opposition to any new highway system between Niagara and the
GTA corridor.
Carried Unanimously
Italian Day Festivities
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor Morocco that
the correspondence from the National Congress of Italian Canadians regarding Italian
Heritage Month be forwarded to Club Italia.
Carried Unanimously
* * * **
- 6 - January 31, 2011
Council Minutes
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Mayes
that the meeting be adjourned at 9:05 p.m and Council enter in to an In Camera session.
Carried Unanimously
D AN IORFID CITY CLERK ( r
JAMES M. DIODAT1, MAYOR