05/12/2015 Schedule for May 12, 2015
4:45 In Camera Committee Room # 1
5:00 Council Meeting Council Chambers
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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 May 12, 2015 at 4:40 p.m., Niagara Falls
Council will go into a closed meeting, prior to their regularly scheduled meeting at 5:00 p.m.
to receive solicitor-client advice related to the Opening Prayer.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI
CITY CLERK MAYOR
NtagaraJalls
CANADA
COUNCIL MEETING
May 12, 2015
ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of April 28, 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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CD-2015-06, Opening Prayer
BUDGET MATTERS
Tina Myers, Winter Festival of Lights Program, will address Council on a capital
request for a 3D Projection Mapping project for the Festival's 2015-2016 season
F-2015-21 - OLG Reserve Update
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REPORTS
FS-2015-02 Open Fire Burning
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PRESENTATIONS/DEPUTATIONS 6:30 P.M.
Kristin French Child Advocacy Centre Niagara
Janet Handy and Marlene Derose of the Kristin French Child Advocacy Centre
Niagara will advise Council of the organization's activities.
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PLANNING MATTERS 7:00 P.M.
Public Meeting
AM-2015-002, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
3463-3551 and 3517-3525 Portage Road
Applicant: CMN Inc. (Mario Carusella)
Agent: Michael Allen, ACK Architects
Proposal: Proposed Parking Reduction and Shopping Centre Expansion
Background Material:
Recommendation Report: PBD-2015-17
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Correspondence
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Correspondence from Mark & Pina Torweihe
Public Meeting
AM-2014-004, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application
5971 Dorchester Road
Applicant: Strategy 4 Inc. (Uri Salmona/Jeff Kenny)
Proposal: Proposed Apartment Development
Background Material:
Recommendation Report: PBD-2015-16
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Correspondence from James & Ada Blanchard
Correspondence from Marc DiGirolamo, Broderick & Partners
Correspondence from Robert and Susan Sherren
Correspondence from Joseph & Philomena Prest
Correspondence from Georgia and Barry Linney
Correspondence from Ross Gillett
MISCELLANEOUS PLANNING MATTERS
1 . PBD-2015-18 - Comments regarding the Provincial Review of the Greenbelt
Plan, Niagara Escaprment Plan, the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe and the Oak Ridges Moraine Plan
2. PBD-2015-19 - Matters Arising from the Municipal Heritage Committee
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MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
1 . Minister Responsible for Seniors Affairs - requesting the month of June 2015 be
proclaimed as "Seniors Month" in the City of Niagara Falls.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
2. National Public Works Week - requesting that the week of May 17, 2015, be
proclaimed as "National Public Works Week" in the City of Niagara Falls.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
3. Pride Niagara - requesting the Pride flag be flown for Niagara Pride week, June 1st
to 8th
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
4. Municipal Heritage Committee - in lieu of a Council rep, requesting the runner-up
be appointed to serve on the committee.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
5. Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer - requesting a grant equal to the fees related
to a building permit for a tent for their annual event.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
6. Monarch Roadshow - requesting provision of a Niagara Transit bus for DSBN
school children for the related event.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
7. Downtown BIA - requesting free parking.
RECOMMENDATION: To be referred to the Parking Budget for consideration.
Additional items for Council's Consideration:
the City Clerk will advise of any items for council consideration.
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REPORTS
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-2015-17 - 2015 Property Tax Rates & By-law
F-2015-18 - Final Tax Notice Due Date
L-2015-17 - Consulting Agreement Purchase Order
MW-2015-13 - Drainage Superintendent Appointment
RESOLUTIONS
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Niagara Falls, a willing and supportive
host of a minimum of two casinos, respectfully requests the Premier and Minister of
Finance to direct OLG to immediately include Niagara's two resort casinos in its'
modernization plans by establishing separately managed, rebranded operations,
redevelopment of the two resort casinos and allow additional gaming sites in Niagara Falls
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.
2015-48 A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking
and traffic on City Roads (Stepping Prohibited)
2015-49 A by-law to amend By-law No. 2014-144 being a by-law to amend By-law No.
78-24, the designating by-law for the Old St. John the Evangelist Church,
located at 3428 Portage Road as a building of cultural heritage value or
interest.
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2015-50 A by-law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 116 to the City of
Niagara Falls Official Plan (AM-2014-011).
2015-51 A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to regulate the development of an inn
on the Lands (AM-2014-011).
2105-52 A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to regulate the Warren Woods
Estates Phase 3 Stage 3 plan of subdivision on the Lands (AM-2015-001).
2015-53 A by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation for City purposes, for Regional
purposes, and for Education purposes for the year 2015.
2015-54 A by-law to appoint a Drainage Superintendent pursuant to The Drainage
Act, R.S.O. 1990.
2015-55 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting
held on the 12'h day of May, 2015.
NEW BUSINESS