04/26/2016 APRIL 26, 2016
4:30 In Camera Committee Room 1
5:00 Council Meeting Council Chambers
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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 April 26, 2016 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 two matters that fall under s. 239(2)(c), a proposed disposition of land, and s.
239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege pertaining to part of the unopened
Glenholme Avenue road allowance, that fronts on the north side of Bellevue Street,
between Valley Way and Harper Drive and Part of the Montrose Business Park, including
Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 , 12 and 25, on Reference Plan 59R-13527; and a
matter that falls under s. 239(2)(f), advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and s.
239(2)(e), litigation or potential litigation, related to water billing 6380 Fallsview Boulevard;
and a matter that falls under s. 239(2)(f), advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege
and s. 239(d), labour relations, pertaining to Chair-A-Van.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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COUNCIL MEETING
April 26, 2016
0 Canada to be sung by Charlotte Johnstone
ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of April 12, 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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REPORTS 5:00 P.M.
TS-2016-20 —WEGO Purple Line Review
NOTE: the Director of Transportation Services will make a presentation.
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-2016-15 — Monthly Tax Receivables Report— March
F-2016-16 —Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Under Section 357 and 358
of The Municipal Act, 2001
F-2016-17 — Municipal Accounts
L-2016-06 - Boys & Girls Club of Niagara Obtaining Tax Exempt Status, Our File
No. 2014-184
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MW-2016-09 — Watermain Replacement Program (2013) Phase II, Contract
#2016-308-13 — Tender Award
MW-2016-11 — Street Light Design Guidelines, Specification and Standard
Drawings
MW-2016-16 — Victoria Centre Streetscape Revitalization Phase 1, Contract #
2016-363-14 — Tender Award
MW-2016-17 — 2016 Sidewalk and Concrete Repair, Contract No. 2016-02 — Tender
Award
PBD-2016-17- Gateway Community Improvement Plan Applications:
GTY-2016-001, 7780 Stanley Avenue (Washington Mills)
GTY-2016-002, 7000 Kinsmen Court (Vinita Holdings)
GTY-2016-003, 8230-8252 Oakwood Drive (Freightliner Trucking)
GTY-2016-004, 4726 Montrose Road (Foamcore Moldings)
GTY-2016-005, 8040 Lundy's Lane (La Farina Bakery)
PBD-2016-20 — Commercial Building & Façade Improvement Grant — DOW-
2016-001 Revitalization Grant Application — DOW- 2016-002, 4790 Victoria Avenue,
Applicant: 4790 Victoria Avenue Ltd.
R&C-2016-05 — Age Friendly Initiative
TS-2016-15 - Dorchester Road — CN Closure
TS-2016-16 - Subdivision Agreements — Update to Parking and Traffic By-law
TS-2016-17 - Administrative Monetary Penalties — Thorold Hearing Officer
Agreement
TS-2016-19 - RFP for Advertising Opportunities on Benches at Transit Bus Stops
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MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
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COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
1. Niagara Falls Clean Air Association — requesting a duty of accommodation
under the Ontario Human Rights Code in relation to open air burning by-law.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council.
2. Town of Aurora — requesting support on their resolution limiting the jurisdiction of
the Ontario Municipal Board to questions of law or process.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council.
3. Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada — requesting the month of May be
proclaimed as "Brain Tumour Awareness Month".
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
4. Niagara Falls Optimist Club — requesting the week of May 16th as "Respect for
Law Week".
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
5. Fallsview BIA — requesting approval of their 2016 levy.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
Additional items for Council's Consideration:
The City Clerk will advise of any items for council consideration.
PLANNING MATTERS 7:00 P.M.
Public Meeting:
SBA-2016-001 — Sign By-law Amendment
Owner: 4 High Street Inc.
Agent: Permit World Inc.
8267 Thorold Stone Road (Circle K Convenience & Gas)
Background Material:
Recommendation Report: PBD-2016-19
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Correspondence from Michael Bradley
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Public Meeting:
AM-2010-003, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
6455 Fallsview Boulevard, 5471 Stanley Avenue and 5896 and 6046 Dunn Street
Applicant: 1712093 Ontario Ltd. and 2100422 Ontario Ltd. (Carmen Menechella)
Agent: Italia Gilberti, Broderick and Partners
Proposal: 20 Storey Addition to a 10 Storey Hotel Tower
Background Material:
Recommendation Report: PBD-2016-16
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Public Meeting:
Official Plan Amendment No. 117
Thundering Waters Secondary Plan
Applicant: GR (CAN) Investments Ltd.
Endorsement of Secondary Plan Principles and Objectives
Background Material:
Recommendation Report: PBD-2016-22
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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.
2016-34 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.
2016-35 A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to allow a four unit dwelling on the
Lands and to repeal By-law No. 2004-132 (AM-2016-001).
2016-36 A by-law to authorize the payment of$38,349,608.91 for General Purposes.
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2016-37 A by-law to amend By-law No. 72-211, as amended by By-law No. 81-65
and further amended by By-law No. 91-10, being a by-law respecting fires.
2016-38 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
meeting held on the 26th day of April, 2016.
NEW BUSINESS
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