02/09/2016 SECOND MEETING
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
February 9, 2016
Council met on Tuesday, February 9th, 2016 at 5:20 p.m. for the purpose of
considering Regular Business matters. All members of Council except Councillor
Campbell were present.
The National Anthem was sung by Ethan Richard Boc.
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ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MINUTES
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Morocco, seconded by Councillor
Pietrangelo that the minutes of the January 26th, 2016 meeting be approved, as printed.
Carried Unanimously
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DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTERESTS
No Disclosures
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Councillor Pietrangelo chaired the Budget meeting.
BUDGET MATTERS 5:00 — 6:45 P.M.
TS-2016-09 — Proposed Phase Two (2) Transit Service Enhancements
The report recommends that the Proposed Phase Two (2) Transit Service Improvement
plan be approved and forwarded to 2016 Operating Budget deliberations.
Margaret Gilbert, President Bus. Agent, ATU Local 1582, felt that the union's
input was not taken seriously or that they were provided enough information on the
proposed enhancements. She was of the opinion that there was never any intention of
integrating WEGO with conventional transit and there are issues with the Red Line. Ms.
Gilbert questioned the use of the 60 foot articulated buses on the Purple Line. She
requested that Council's priority be the purchase of new equipment and that the idea of
conventional bus service on Lundy's Lane be revisited.
Cam Crooks, a Transit driver, indicated that the drivers are on the front line and
can provide valued input.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Morocco
that the Proposed Phase Two (2) Transit Service Improvement plan be forwarded to
2016 Operating Budget deliberations and that staff meet with the stakeholders and the
ATU executive, on the latter's proposals and report back to Council.
Carried Unanimously
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F-2016-06- OLG Reserve Fund Update
The report recommends that Council receive this update of the funding received from
the OLG contribution agreement.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor Strange
that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
MW-2016-07 — Parks and Playground Condition Assessment and Amenity
Selection Process
The report is recommended for the information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Mayor Diodati that the
report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
F-2016-07 — Niagara Falls Tourism Request
The report recommends that Council approve the request of $250,000 and utilize
funding from the 2015-2016 contribution agreement.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor
Strange that the report be approved as recommended.
Motion Carried
With Councillor Morocco opposed
Capital Budget presentation
The Director of Finance provided Council with a brief overview of the 2016
Capital Budget.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Craitor, seconded by Mayor Diodati that
the Capital Budget be approved.
Carried Unanimously
Councillor Pietrangelo stepped down as Chair.
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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.
PBD-2016-05, 26CD-11-2015-003, Proposed Plan of Condominium (Standard) 3710
Main Street (Chippawa), Applicant: 1515435 Ontario Ltd. (Mike Petrus) Lawyer:
Brandon Boone
The report recommends the following:
1. That the Plan of Condominium be draft approved subject to the conditions in
Appendix 1.
2. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plan as "approved"
20 days after notice of Council's decision has been given as required by the
Planning Act, provided no appeals of the decision have been lodged.
3. That draft approval be given for three years, after which approval will lapse
unless an extension is requested by the developer and granted by Council.
4. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium
Agreement and any required documents to allow for the future registration of the
condominium when all matters are addressed to the satisfaction of the City
Solicitor.
TS-2016-07 — Ontario Electric Vehicle Charger Program (EVCO)
The report recommends that the report be received for information; and that staff be
directed to make the best efforts to conclude a Host Site Agreement under the EVCO
Program with the Plug 'n Drive Coalition of Ontario.
TS-2016-08 —WEGO Advertising Contract Extension
The report recommends the following:
1. That the current Agreement with REV Publishing Inc. be extended for an
additional year and;
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
agreement.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Craitor, seconded by Councillor Pietrangelo
that the reports on the Consent Agenda be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
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MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Diodati offered condolences to Mary Barnes, wife of Bob Barnes, a retired
City employee, Ann Hicks, mother of Derek Hicks of the Fire Department and Richard
Woolnough, husband of Chris Woolnough of Niagara Falls Transit.
Mayor Diodati advised of recent events: NortherChem 3D Printer Announcement,
Business Education Council Partners Breakfast, Leadership Niagara Civic Leadership
Day Roundtable and GO Briefing.
Mayor Diodati advised of upcoming events: Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee
free student skate night, Family Day, Winterfest at Heartland Forest, Gale Centre Skate,
Annual Kub Kar Races for Races for Scouts Canada, Big Brothers Big Sisters Tim
Horton's Bowl for Kids' Sake, State of the City Address by the Niagara Falls Chamber of
Commerce and the State of the Southern Tier.
DEPUTATIONS/ PRESENTATIONS 7:00 P.M.
Women's Place of South Niagara
Amanda Braet, Development Director, Women's Place of South Niagara,
informed Council of their upcoming Strike Out Violence Bowling Tournament.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Craitor, seconded by Councillor loannoni
that Council enter a team in the event.
Carried Unanimously
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
1. Fresh Air Fund — requesting that March 20, 2016 be proclaimed as "Fresh Air
Fund Day".
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor
Strange that the request be approved.
Carried Unanimously
2. Municipal Heritage Committee — requesting that February 15-21, 2016 be
declared as "Heritage Week 2016", in the City of Niagara Falls.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor
Kerrio that the request be approved.
Carried Unanimously
3. Heartland Forest— requesting permission to exhibit an Asian Water Monitor.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor
Strange that the request be approved
Carried Unanimously
4. One Foundation — requesting that Council purchase a table for the NHS
Foundation fundraiser.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Craitor, seconded by Councillor loannoni
that the communication be received and filed.
Motion Carried
With Councillor Thomson and Kerrio opposed.
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RESOLUTIONS
NO. 2 — THOMSON — CRAITOR — THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls
City Council considers the Golf Show at the Niagara Sportsplex as an event of
municipal significance and supports the provision of a Special Occasion Liquor Licence
(SOP) for the event.
Carried Unanimously
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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.
Carried Unanimously
2016-12 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)).
2016-13 A by-law to authorize the execution of an Extension Agreement with
Elizabeth Fraser Beam and John William Beam respecting a tax
obligation.
2016-14 A by-law to authorize the execution of a Multi-Year Governance
Agreement for Joint Procurements Facilitated by Metrolinx.
2016-15 A by-law to amend By-law 2002-129, the Animal Control By-law.
2016-16 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
meeting held on the 9th day of February, 2016.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor
Strange that the by-laws be given a second and third reading.
Carried Unanimously
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NEW BUSINESS
Oldfield Subdivision
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor Strange
that staff attempt to facilitate, through the Region, garbage pickup in the Oldfield
Subdivision.
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Carried Unanimously
Development Charges
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Kerrio
that the Development Charges for the Stamford Kiwanis apartment on Barker Street be
waived and that Council support the Region doing the same.
Carried Unanimously
World Cup of Hockey
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Strange, seconded by Councillor
Thomson that business development staff work with Niagara Falls Tourism, and the
RTO, to attract visitors to the area, attending the World Cup of Hockey in September
2016.
Carried Unanimously
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor
Pietrangelo that the meeting be adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Carried Unanimously
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DEAN IORFID,, , CIT CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, M OR
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