03/22/2016 MARCH 22, 2016
4:00 In Camera Committee Room 1
5:00 Council Meeting Council Chambers
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NIAGARA FAILS_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 is 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 March 22, 2016 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 a matter that falls under s. 239(2)(f), solicitor-client advice and s. 239(2)(e),
litigation or potential litigation related to water billing 6380 Fallsview Boulevard, a matter
that falls under the subject matter of s. 239(c), a proposed or pending acquisition of land,
and s. 239(f), advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, related to a property at 7958
Beaverdams Road and a matter that falls under the subject matter of s. 239(2)(d), labour
relations.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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COUNCIL MEETING
March 22, 2016
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of March 8, 2016
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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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PRESENTATIONS/ DEPUTATIONS 5:00 P.M.
Stair Climb for Cancer
Lori Taraba, Stair Climb Event Co-Chair, and Michelle Begin, Fundraising
Coordinator, will address Council regarding the Canadian Cancer Society's Stair Climb
for Children's Cancer and will request that April be adopted as Cancer Awareness Month.
Recognition
Council will recognize Christine Clark Hess for her photo from last year of the
"frozen Falls", which went viral.
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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.
F-2016-10 — Sleep Cheap Event and WonderFalls Pass
F-2016-11 — Annual Statement of Remuneration and Expenses
F-2016-12 — Municipal Accounts
F-2016-13 — Monthly Tax Receivables Report - February
MW-2016-02 — Updated Cemetery By-law
MW-2016-12 — Tender Award Contract No. 2016-03, 2016 Asphalt Overlay Phase 1
R&C-2016-04 — Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund
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TS-2016-13 —WEGO Purple/Green Line Pilot Initiative
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PLANNING MATTERS 7:00 P.M.
Public Meeting:
AM-2016-001, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
6177 McLeod Road
Applicant: Elaine Asare
Agent: Gary Steenburg
Proposal: Four Unit Dwelling
Background Material:
Recommendation Report: PBD-2016-11
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MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
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COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
1. Recreation Committee — requesting that Council allow the proposed fundraising
activity for the Activity Subsidy Fund, on Gale Centre property, approve the related
fee and waive the related business licence requirement.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council.
2. Niagara Regional Labour Council — requesting April 28th be declared "National
Day of Mourning".
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
3. Senator Wilfred Moore—requesting support for Bill S-203, Ending the Captivity of
Whales and Dolphins Act.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council.
Additional items for Council's Consideration:
The City Clerk will advise of any items for council consideration.
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RATIFICATION OF "IN CAMERA" ITEMS
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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.
2016-24 A by-law to establish rules and regulations for the City of Niagara Falls
municipal cemeteries.
2016-25 A by-law to amend By-law No. 80-114, being a by-law to designate private
roadways as fire routes along which no parking of vehicles shall be
permitted.
2016-26 A by-law to amend By-law No.89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking
and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited, Designated Lanes)
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2016-27 A by-law to authorize the payment of$12,684,718.23 for General Purposes.
2016-28 A by-law to regulate Open Air Burning within the City of Niagara Falls.
2016-29 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
meeting held on the 22nd day of March, 2016
NEW BUSINESS
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