2012/01/31 SECOND MEETING
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 31, 2012
Council met on Monday, January 31, 2011 at 5:45 p.m. in an In Camera session.
Following consideration of the items presented, the In Camera Session did rise and report
in open session.
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 Morocco offered
the Opening Prayer.
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DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Wing indicated a conflict on the Transportation fund agreement with
Brock University.
Councillor loannoni indicated a conflict on an In Camera matter.
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REPORTS
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.
PD- 2012 -03 - Official Plan Amendment No. 94, Growth Plan Conformity. The report
recommends the following:
1. That Council adopt Amendment No.94 to the City's Official Plan.
2. That Council defer the designation and policies relating to the Morrison /Dorchester
Node at this time for the reasons stated in this report.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor that
policies 8.8 to 8.8.3 as they relate to 6690 Montrose be deferred.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor
Pietrangelo that Policy 1.10, 1.10.1 and 1.103 on secondary apartments in single detached
dwellings be deferred for more public consultation.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Mayes
that the remainder of the recommendation report PD- 2012 -03 be approved.
Motion Carried
with Councillor Gates opposed.
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F- 2012 -04 - Monthly Tax Receivables Report. The report recommends that Council
receive the monthly Tax Receivables report for Information purposes.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that
the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
PD- 2012 -13 - Telecommunication Facility Consultation, 2095 Stanley Avenue, Niagara
Falls, Summit Telecom on Behalf of Public Mobile Inc. The report is recommended that
Industry Canada be advised that the City of Niagara Falls has no objection to the
construction of a 40 metre (131 ft.) monopole structure and 60 square metre compound
on the lands at 2095 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Morocco
that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
TS- 2012 -04 - Supply of an Automated Stop Announcement System Conventional
Transit Fleet. The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve an increased expenditure of $60,000 on the Automated Bus
Stop Announcement System for the Niagara Falls Transit fleet.
2. That Council approve the use of the Provincial Transit Gas Tax Reserve to fund the
increased expenditure.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor
Pietrangelo that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
R & C- 2012 -02 - Early Approval to Update the Strategic Plan for the Provision of
Parks, Recreation, Arts & Culture. The report recommends that Council grant early
approval of $75,000.00 to update the Strategic Plan for Parks, Recreation, Arts & Culture.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Wing that
Council deny the request and staff be directed to update the strategic plan.
Carried Unanimously
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MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Diodati extended condolences to the family of Ted Stewart, a retired city
employee who passed away and his wife Marion, who passed away four days later.
Mayor Diodati advised of some recent events: Niagara Community Design Awards,
the Sports Wall of Fame Event and the Women of Distinction Awards.
Mayor Diodati advised of some upcoming events: the Mayor's Blood Donor Clinic
and the State of the City address at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
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COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
1. Niagara Falls Library Board - requesting Louie Visentin and Brad Peters fill the
recent Board vacancies.
RECOMMENDATION: For the consideration of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Wing that
the request be approved.
Carried Unanimously
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2. Mission of Girl Guides of Canada - requesting February 19 to 26 be proclaimed
as Guide -Scout Week.
RECOMMENDATION: For the approval of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Kerrio
that the request be approved as recommended,
Carried Unanimously
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BUDGET
7:40 p.m. Councillor Pietrangelo Chaired the Budget Meeting.
Todd Harrison, Director of Finance made a presentation to Council addressing the
2012 Operating Budget.
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9:00 P.M. Councillor Pietrangelo stepped down as Chair.
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RATIFICATION OF" IN CAMERA" RECOMMENDATIONS
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor
Morocco that the recommendations from the " In Camera" meeting from January 31S 2012
be approved.
1. BDD- 2012 -03
Metrolinx Maintenance Facility
Participation Agreement
That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Agreement with Metrolinx
(GO Transit) regarding their participation in the new Niagara Falls Transit/VTS
Maintenance Facility on Stanley Avenue.
2. Niagara Falls Memorial Arena
That Council accept the revised offer and the Mayor & Clerk be authorized to
execute the necessary documents.
Motion Carried
with Councillor loannoni declaring a conflict # 1 and Councillor Gates opposed to item #2.
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BY -LAWS
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Kerrio
that the by -laws be given a first reading.
2012 -07 A by -law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 94 to the City of
Niagara Falls Official Plan.
2012 -08 A by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale
with V2 Niagara Inc., respecting the purchase of the Niagara Falls Memorial
Arena lands, being Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R- 14369, containing
approximately 3.33 acres.
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2012 -09 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting
held on the 31s day of January, 2012.
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
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NEW BUSINESS
Casinos
ORDERED on the Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Wing that Council
go on record in opposition to a proposed casino in Toronto, that the Province be requested
to make public the upcoming OLGC report on gaming and that Council reiterate its support
for the proposed 7,000 seat entertainment complex.
Carried Unanimously
Community Health Centre
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Morocco, seconded by Councillor loannoni
that the province be petitioned to honour the promise to fund the completion of the
permanent site of the Niagara Falls Community Health Centre from the Province's 2012
budget.
Carried Unanimously
Barker Street
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wing, seconded by Councillor loannoni that
Barker Street off the sidewalk snowplough list.
Carried Unanimously
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that
the meeting be adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Carried Unanimously
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DEAN ORFIDA, TY CLERK JAMES M. DIODA , MAYOR