03/28/2017 MARCH 28. 2017
4:30 In Camera Comm. Room 2 ( lower level)
5:00 Council Meeting Council Chambers
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
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 28, 2017 at 4:30 p.m., Niagara Falls City
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) advice that is subject to solicitor-
client privilege related to 4239 Huron Street.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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COUNCIL MEETING
March 28, 2017
O Canada to be sung by Sadie Harper Williams.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of February 28, 2017
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for
the current Council Meeting at this time.
WATER REPORTS 5:00 P.M.
MW-2017-09 — Drinking Water System Summary. Report and Overview
2017 Municipal Utility Budget & Water Rate by-law
NOTE: the Director of Finance will make a presentation on the 2017 Municipal
Utility Budget.
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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.
BDD-2017-03 — Small Business Enterprise Centre ( SBEC/BDD), Ministry of
Economic Development and Growth Starter Company Plus Agreement
CD-2017-02 — Procedural By-law
F-2017-10 — Major Receivables (Monthly)
F-2017-11 — Annual Statement of Remuneration and Expenses
F-2017-12 — Municipal Accounts
FS-2017-01 — Gene Somerville Naming Request
L-2017-09 — Niagara Falls Bridge Commission Lease Extension Agreement with
the City and Region Parts 2, 3 & 4 on Reference Plan 59R-11659. 4300 Buttrey
Street
MW-2017-03 — Chippawa Lions Park Improvements
MW-2017-04 — Tender Award 2017-359-14 Various Watermain Replacements —
Potter Heights, Wiltshire Boulevard, Rendall Crescent & Wedgewood Crescent
MW-2017-06 — Tender Award: 2017-273-12 Level Avenue Reconstruction
MW-2017-07 — Tender Award: 2017-03 Asphalt Overlay — Phase 1
MW-2017-08 — Tender Award: Stanley Av Bridge Rehabilitation
PBD-2017-10 — New Cladding and Insulation for City Hall, 4310 Queen Street
R&C-2017-04 — Concussion Management Policy
TS-2017-11 — Dunn Street Radar Board Agreement with Embassy Suites
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MAYOR'S REPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
1. Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance– requesting that the month of April
be proclaimed as "Dig Safe" month and that a flag raising be approved.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
2. Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology – requesting April 4th, 2017 be
proclaimed as "Canadian Oncology Nursing Day".
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
3. 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
4. St. Paul High School – requesting permission to hold a one-day event on their
property and related fee waivers.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
Additional items for Council's Consideration:
The City Clerk will advise of any items for council consideration
DEPUTATIONS/ PRESENTATIONS 6:30 P.M.
Group Wise Health
Katharine Thomas, Community & Physician Liaison, for Group Wise Health
WhiteCedar Medical Cannabis Doctors will address Council on the medical service they
provide the community.
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PLANNING MATTERS 7:00 P.M.
Public Meeting:
AM-2016-005, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application
North Side of McLeod Road West of Sharon Avenue
Applicant: Tom Vattovaz
Proposal: Car Wash
Background Material:
Recommendation Report: PBD-2017-07
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Correspondence from Giuseppe Buonamassa and Maria Centonze
Correspondence from Anita Gravelle
Correspondence from Lise Grieve
Correspondence from Susan Rick Rogers
Correspondence from Katherine Evans
Correspondence from Joseph and Marie Therese Macai
Public Meeting:
AM-2016-019, Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application
2560 Mewburn Road, 7488 Mountain Road and the Rear Portion of 7500 Mountain Road
Proposal: A 4 Story, 32 Unit Apartment Dwelling and a Block Townhouse Project with 19
Dwelling Units
Applicant: Rivercrest Corporation
Background Material:
Recommendation Report: PBD-2017-08
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Correspondence from David & Lori Mason
Correspondence from Andrew Durward & Cassandra Johnston
Correspondence from Mount Forest Villas Condo Corporation
Correspondence from Heather Rodgers
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CONSIDERATION OF "IN CAMERA" RECOMMENDATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council considers the Annual
SPN Slo-Pitch and Street Dance as an event of municipal significance and supports the
provision of a Special Occasion Liquor Licence (SOP)for the event; and that Niagara Falls
Council grants relief to the Noise By-law (2004-105, as amended) to allow amplified music
until 11:00 p.m., for the event.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council considers the 10th
Annual Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer to be an event of municipal significance and
supports the provision of a Special Occasion Liquor Licence (SOP) for the event.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council consents to Celebrate Old Downtown's
desire to allow for alcohol on municipal property for this year's Springlicious; and that
Niagara Falls City Council considers the annual Springlicious as an event of municipal
significance and supports the provision of a Special Occasion Liquor Licence (SOP) for
the event.
BY-LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the
by-law listed for Council consideration.
2017-35 A by-law to authorize the execution of a joint Third Lease Extension
Agreement with The Regional Municipality of Niagara and the Niagara Falls
Bridge Commission, respecting the extension of the Lease of a portion of
4300 Buttrey Street, Niagara Falls, for parking purposes.
2017-36 A by-law to repeal By-laws 2011-42 and 2013-37, by-laws to authorize the
execution of agreements respecting the Adopt-A-Trail and Adopt-A-Street
public service programs for volunteers.
2017-37 A by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Her Majesty the
Queen in right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of
Economic Development and Growth; and the Corporation of the City of
Niagara Falls, respecting the Starter Company Plus Program.
2017-38 A by-law to designate the property known as 5993 Barker Street, being PIN
64354-0039 (LT) and being further described as Part Lot 07, Plan 653, City
of Niagara Falls, Regional Municipality of Niagara to be of cultural heritage
value and interest.
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2017-39 A by-law to provide for the Standing Rules of Council.
2017-40 A by-law to authorize the payment of$12,554,295.73 for General Purposes.
2017-41 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
meeting held on the 28th day of March, 2017.
NEW BUSINESS
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