04/14/2015 Schedule for April 14, 2015
4:30 In Camera Committee Room 1
5:00 Council Meeting Council Chambers
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The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
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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;
and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT on April 14, 2015 at 4:30 p.m., Niagara Falls
Council will go into a closed meeting, prior to their regularly scheduled meeting at 5:00 p.m.
to consider a matter that falls under the subject matter of 239(f), advice that is subject to
solicitor-client, and 239(e), potential litigation, related to the Ontario Municipal Board
hearing regarding Official Plan Amendment No. 106 Northwest Quadrant Urban Boundary
Expansion.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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COUNCIL MEETING
April 14, 2015
PRAYER/INVOCATION: Councillor Thomson
ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of March 24, 2015
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the
current Council Meeting at this time
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Overnight Parking Request System Online
The Manager of Parking Services will do a presentation on the Overnight Parking
Request system.
BUDGET MATTERS
The Director of Finance will provide an update on the Operating Budget.
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MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
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COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
1. Minister Responsible for Seniors Affairs - requesting that the month of June be
proclaimed as "Seniors' Month" in the City of Niagara Falls.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
2. Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. - requesting that the month of June be proclaimed
as "National Electricity Month" and that the commemorative flag be flown for the
month.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
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3. Kerr-Boom Pyrotechnics - requesting a fireworks display in association with a
wedding at Legends on the Niagara on Saturday, April 18th
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council, subject to insurance
requirements.
4. Royal Canadian Legion A.C.McCallum Memorial Branch 479-requesting waiver
of fees related to a parade associated with the 49th Biennial Convention of the
Ontario Provincial Command and related parade route On May 9th
RECOMMENDATION: That staff be directed to continue to work with the Legion
and affected BIA's.
5. Niagara Falls Tourism - requesting that Council reconsider their decision to defer
a decision on funding related to the "Matched Destination Marketing Fund".
NOTE: Council would have to pass a reconsideration motion to deal with the item.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
6. Memo from the City Clerk - regarding the Council member appointments.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Decision of Council
Additional items for Council's Consideration:
the City Clerk will advise of any items for council consideration.
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PRESENTATIONS 6:30 P.M.
Long-time Committee Volunteers
Council will recognize long-time committee volunteers Carm Dix (Niagara Falls
Public Library), Karen Fraser (Arts & Culture Committee), Sam LaRosa (Property
Standards Committee), Jack Collinson and Chuck Antonio (Committee of Adjustment).
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PLANNING MATTERS 7:00 P.M.
Public Meeting
26T-11-2015-001 & AM-2015-001
Warren Woods Estates Phase 3 Stage 3 Draft Plan of Subdivision and
Zoning By-law Amendment Application
7913 Kalar Road
Owner: 1340258 Ontario Inc. (Robert O'Dell - Managing Partner)
Agent: Upper Canada Consulting (Jennifer Vida)
Background Material:
Recommendation Report: PBD-2015-15
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Correspondence from Michael Leung
Correspondence from Wen Hua Liang
Public Meeting
AM-2014-011, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application
5359 River Road
Applicant: 1907782 Ontario Inc. (John Pinter)
Agent: Michael Allen, ACK Architects
Proposal: Proposed Inn
Background Material:
Recommendation Report: PBD-2015-14
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RATIFICATION OF "IN CAMERA" MATTERS
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BY-LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-
law listed for Council consideration.
2015-37 A by-law to designate Lots 28 and 29, Plan 29, now known as Plan 294, to
be deemed not to be within a registered plan of subdivision for the purpose
of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 (DB-2015-002).
2015-38 A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking
and traffic on City Roads. (Stop Signs at Intersections, Yield Signs at
Intersections).
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2015-39 A by-law to hereby authorize the execution of an amending agreement
related to a Contribution Agreement, under the Cenotaph Restoration
Program, between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented
by the Minister of Veteran Affairs and the City of Niagara Falls.
2015-40 A by-law to delegate all the powers and duties granted or vested in the Head
of the Municipal Corporation for the purposes of the Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
2015-41 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting
held on the 14th day of April, 2015.
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NEW BUSINESS