10/22/2013 COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 22, 2013
4:00 In Camera Committee Room # 1
5:00 Council Meeting Chambers
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The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
No.
Moved by
Seconded by
WHEREAS all meetings of Council are to be open to the public; and
WHEREAS the only time a meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject
matter falls under one of the exceptions under s. 239(2)of the Municipal Act, 2001.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT on October 22, 2013 at 4:00 p.m., Niagara Falls
Council will go into a closed meeting, prior to their regularly scheduled meeting at 5:00 p.m. to
consider matters that fall under the subject matter of 239(f)advice that is subject to solicitor-client
privilege related to property known as the Pedestrian Deck lands, and the subject matter 239(d)
labour relations.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI
CITY CLERK MAYOR
Niagararalts
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COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 2013
PRAYER: Councilor Morocco
ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of October 8, 2013
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the
current Council Meeting at this time.
5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
REPORTS
CAO-2013-06 - City Position on Regional Reports
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CONSENT AGENDA
THE CONSENT AGENDA IS A SET OF RE PORTS 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-2013-55 - Municipal Accounts
F-2013-56 - Monthly Tax Receivables Report
F-2013-57 - Adding Provincial Offences Act (POA) Fines to the Tax Roll
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PBD-2013-65 - PLC -2013-008, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control Block 87,
Registered Plan 59M-395. Chippawa West Phase 2 Subdivision. Applicant: Rady-
Pentek & Edward Surveying Ltd. (George Pietracci)
TS-2013-41 - Lemon Road and Miller Road - Removal of Bridge Weight Restrictions
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MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
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COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
1 .a Winter Festival Of Lights
1 .b FX Works Inc. - requesting their respective, annual Fireworks displays.
RECOMMENDATION: For the approval of Council, subject to appropriate insurance
requirements.
2. Recycling Council of Ontario - requesting that October 21 -27th be proclaimed
"Waste Reduction Week" in the City of Niagara Falls.
RECOMMENDATION: For the approval of Council.
3. Comunita di Sant'Egidio - requesting that November 30`h be proclaimed as "cities
for Life" day opposing capital punishment.
RECOMMENDATION: For the approval of Council.
4. City of St. Catharines - requesting support of their resolution calling for daily GO
Train Service to Niagara.
RECOMMENDATION: For the support of Council.
5. Regional Municipality of Niagara - requesting comments on an application by Wal
Mart for a tourist exemption under the Retail Holidays Business Act.
RECOMMENDATION: Council support the application.
Additional Items for Council Consideration:
The City Clerk will advise of any items for Council consideration
RATIFICATION OF "IN CAMERA" MATTERS
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PRESENTATIONS/DEPUTATIONS
Public Library Week
Dr. Louis Visentin, Chair of the Niagara Falls Public Library Board will make a
presentation to Council in recognition of Public Library Week and to provide Council an
update of activities at the libraries.
South Niagara Hospital
The Mayor will recognize Larry Vaughan, Tim Parker and Shane Benvenutti for their
efforts to assist the community with getting the word out about the preferred site for the new
Niagara South Hospital location.
World Jiu-Jitsu Silver Medalist
Michael Pisano will be recognized for winning two silver medals at the World Jiu-Jitsu
Championships.
Provincial Championships
The Niagara Falls Falcons Minor Pee Wee Baseball team will be recognized for their
fourth Provincial Championships.
PLANNING MATTERS 7:00 P.M.
Public Meeting:
Official Plan Amendment No. 113,
Proposal to Lift the Deferral of the Morrison/Dorchester Node
Recommendation Report: PBD-2013-64
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Correspondence David McKay, MHBC
RESOLUTIONS
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Expression of Interest, for the Kalar Road
Reconstruction Project, to be submitted by the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, for
the Small, Rural and Northern Municipal Infrastructure Fund, is factually accurate.
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BY-LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the
by-laws listed for Council consideration.
2013-154 A by-law to designate Block 87, Registered Plan 59M-395, not be subject to
part-lot control.
2013-155 A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and
traffic on City Roads (Weight Limits on Bridges)
2013-156 A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and
traffic on City Roads. (Speed Limits on Highways - (Part 2 - 60 km/h), Speed
Limits on Highways - (Part 3 - 70 km/h), Parking Prohibited)
2013-157 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, Parking
Prohibited, Parking Meter Zones)
2013-158 A by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with the Regional
Municipality of Niagara respecting an Inter-Municipal Tax Collection
Agreement.
2013-159 A by-law to authorize the payment of $21,047,417.17 for General Purposes.
2013-160 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting
held on the 22nd day of October, 2013.
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NEW BUSINESS