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02/24/2015 FOURTH MEETING REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 24, 2015 Council met on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 5:15 p.m. for the purpose of considering Regular Business matters. Councillor Morocco offered the Opening Prayer or Invocation. All members of Council except Councillor loannoni were present. Councillor Campbell arrived subsequent to approval of the minutes. * * * * * ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MINUTES Ordered ON THE MOTION OF Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor Strange that the minutes of the January 27th and February 10th meetings be approved as printed. Carried Unanimously * * * * * DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Mayor Diodati indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque numbers 381215 and 381039, made payable to himself, for travel mileage. Councillor Morocco indicated an indirect pecuniary interest to cheque number 381095, made payable to her spouse. Councillor Pietrangelo indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque number 381505, made payable to his employer, the Niagara Catholic District School Board. * * * * * REPORTS 5:00 P.M. MW-2015-07 — Drinking Water System Summary Report Review and Overview The report recommends that Council endorse the annual summary report under the Safe Drinking Water Act. James Sticca, Drinking Water Quality Management System Coordinator, made a presentation to Council outlining the Council's obligations under the Safe Drinking Water Act. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Campbell that report MW-2015-07 be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously Councillor Pietrangelo chaired the budget portion of the meeting 5:35 p.m. * * * * * BUDGET MATTERS Todd Harrison, Director of Finance, made an introductory presentation on the 2015 operating budget. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Craitor that staff proceed with a rate structure review. Carried Unanimously Council Minutes February 24, 2015 ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor Campbell that staff investigate an "electronic" format for the budget. Carried Unanimously Councilor Pietrangelo stepped down 6:45 p.m. PRESENTATIONS/DEPUTATIONS Niagara Falls Falcons Major Peewee "AA" Baseball Team The Mayor made a presentation to the Niagara Falls Falcons Major Peewee "AA" Baseball Team for winning the Provincial championships and presented them with plaques. Niagara Falls Falcons Minor Bantam "AA" Baseball Team The Mayor made a presentation to the Niagara Falls Falcons Minor Bantam "AA" Baseball Team for winning the Provincial championships and presented the team with plaques. Cancer Awareness Month Angela Daley, Unit manager, and Lori Taraba, CCS Stair Climb for cancer Committee Co-Chair, requested Council's approval for April being proclaimed "Cancer Awareness Month" and challenged the Mayor and Council to enter a team into the event. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Morocco, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that the month of April be proclaimed as "Cancer Awareness Month" and that Council enter a team into the upcoming stair climb. Carried Unanimously 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-2015-07 Major Receivables Monthly (Jan) The report recommends that Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information purposes. F-2015-08 2014 Sleep Cheap Event The report is recommended for the information of Council. F-2015-10 Municipal Accounts The report recommends that Council approve the municipal accounts totaling $11,219,521.39 for the period January 8,2015 to February 4, 2015. 2 Council Minutes February 24, 2015 L-2015-08 Licence of Land for Temporary Use and Access Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by The Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure, Warren Woods Subdivision The report recommends the following: 1. That the City enter into a Licence of Land for Temporary Use and Access with Her Majesty The Queen as represented by The Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure. 2. That the City enter into an Indemnity Agreement with 1340258 Inc. (Warren Woods, Bob O'Dell), indemnifying and holding the City harmless with respect to the Licence described in Recommendation 1 above. 3. That the Mayor, Clerk and City Solicitor be authorized to execute whatever documents are required to undertake and complete Recommendations 1 and 2 above. L-2015-09 Derelict Properties in Tourist Commercial Zone The report recommends the following: That the City enter into an Agreement with Orsini Bros. Inns Inc., on the following terms: (a) The City will waive the fee normally required to rezone the property known municipally as 5989 Fallsview Boulevard, in the City of Niagara Falls, from Tourist Commercial to Deferred Tourist Commercial, (b) The City will waive the fee normally required to rezone the property known municipally as 5989 Fallsview Boulevard, in the City of Niagara Falls, from Deferred Tourist Commercial to Tourist Commercial, (c) In exchange for the consideration described in items (a) and (b) above, Orsini Bros. Inns Inc. will demolish the derelict single detached residence located at 5989 Fallsview Boulevard, in the City of Niagara Falls, and (d) City Staff will assist Orsini Bros. Inns Inc. in trying to obtain a residential assessment for 5989 Fallsview Boulevard, in the City of Niagara Falls, once the single detached dwelling currently located upon that property is demolished. That the Mayor, City Clerk and City Solicitor be authorized to prepare and execute whatever documents, and carry out whatever tasks, are required to undertake and complete Recommendation 1 above. MW-2015-05 Tile Drain Loan Program, 9315 Warner Road The report recommends the following: 1. That Council approve a loan application from the owner of the subject lands under the terms of the provincial Tile Drainage Act subject to the availability of provincial funding. 2. That Council appoint Nick Golia, Development Technician, to inspect the tile drainage work and file an inspection report for a fee of 2.5% of the final cost of constructed works. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor Thomson that the reports on the Consent Agenda be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously 3 Council Minutes February 24, 2015 MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Diodati extended condolences to Beth Sheppard, a city employee, on the passing of her father. Mayor Diodati advised of some recent events: Zonta Club My Funny Valentine Fundraiser, St. Mary's School Literacy Event, Breakfast event with Premier Wynne, Scouts Canada Cub Car Race, Tim Horton's Bowl for Kids' Sake, Coldest Night of the Year for Project SHARE, Provincial Long Service Medal Investiture, the History of Hydro Display at the Niagara Falls History Museum, the Niagara Community Design Awards and the "Frozen" Falls media attention. Mayor Diodati advised of upcoming events: State of the Southern Tier Mayor's Luncheon, Grand opening of Ledgers, Meridian Ice Cup Challenge, LA Fitness Grand opening, Toupee for a Day, Mayor's State of the City Address, Hair Lovers 40th Anniversary Event, and Valley Park Lodge 30th Anniversary celebration. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Craitor, seconded by Councillor Morocco that Council recognize Christine Clark Hess for her recent photographs of the Falls that have gone "viral". Carried Unanimously COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating — requesting that March 11th be proclaimed as "World Plumbing Day". RECOMMEMDATION: For the Approval of Council ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Strange that the request be approved. Carried Unanimously Autism Ontario — requesting that April 2nd be proclaimed as "World Autism Day" and that the Autism Ontario flag be raised. RECOMMENATION: For the Approval of Council ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Thomson that the request be approved. Carried Unanimously YMCA Kate S. Durdan/Loretto Child Care — requesting a grant equal to the ice rental fees related to their Strong Kids Event. RECOMMENDATION" For the Consideration of Council ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that the request be approved. Carried Unanimously * * * * * RESOLUTIONS NO. 6 — MOROCCO — CRAITOR — Therefore be it resolved that Niagara Falls City Council considers the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise Ribfest to be an event of municipal significance and supports the provision of a Special Occasion Liquor Licence (SOP) for the event and grant relief to the City's Noise By-law to allow entertainment until 11:00 p.m. Carried Unanimously 4 Council Minutes February 24, 2015 * * * * * BY-LAWS ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that the by-laws be given a first reading. Carried Unanimously 2015-24 A by-law to authorize the payment of $11,219,521.39 for General Purposes. 2015-25 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 24th day of February, 2015. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that the by-laws be given a second and third reading and passed. Carried Unanimously * * * * * NEW BUSINESS GPS/Website ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Craitor that staff look into implementing live GPS tracking for snow ploughs and buses through the City's website. Carried Unanimously Casino Patrol Unit ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that a consultant be engaged to examine policing costs and service levels for the Casino Patrol Unit, including per capita policing costs, compared to other municipalities. Carried Unanimously * * * * * ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Strange that the meeting be adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Carried Unanimously DEAN IORF DA, ITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MA OR 5