04/25/2017 The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
April 25, 2017
Moved by: Councillor Kerrio
Seconded by: Councillor Strange
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 25, 2017 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 a matter that falls under s. 239(2)(e), litigation or potential litigation
related to assessment at 6380 Fallsview Boulevard.
Carried Unanimously
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
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BILL MATSON JAMES M. DIODATI
ACTING CITY CLERK MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
April 25, 2017
Moved by: Councillor Kerrio
Seconded by: Councillor Morocco
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.
WHEREAS s. 239(7) of the Act mandates that the municipality or local board or a
committee of either of them shall record without note or comment all resolutions,
decisions, and other proceedings at a meeting of the body whether it is closed to the
public or not; and
WHEREAS s. 239(8) of the Act requires that the record required by subsection 239(7)
shall be made by the Clerk of the Corporation in the case of a meeting of council; and
WHEREAS on April 25, 2017 Niagara Falls City Council will be holding a Closed
Meeting as permitted under s. 239(2)(b) and s. 239(2)(e) of the Act, for matters that
pertain to personal matters and for litigation or potential litigation; and
WHEREAS due to the nature of the discussion of the in the Closed Meeting, it is not
appropriate for City staff to be in attendance, save the Director of Human Resources
("HR"), the City Solicitor and the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO); and
WHEREAS s.228(4)of the Act permits the Clerk the discretionary authority to delegate
in writing to any person, other than a member of council, any of the clerks powers and
duties under the Act; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that on April 25, 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 matters that fall under s. 239(2)(e), litigation or potential litigation
related to assessment at 6380 Fallsview Boulevard, and s. 239(2)(b) personal matters.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT on April 25, 2017 the Acting City Clerk, Bill
Matson, delegates his authority for the purpose of the Closed Meeting to the Director of
HR, Trent Dark; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of HR will record without note or
comment all recommendations to Council emanating from the Closed Meeting; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Acting Clerk will resume his duties upon
conclusion of the Closed Meeting agenda.
Carried Unanimously
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
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BILL MATSON JAMES M. DIODATI
ACTING CITY CLERK MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
April 25, 2017
Moved by: Councillor Pietrangelo
Seconded by: Councillor Strange
WHEREAS On February 28, 2017, Niagara Falls City Council considered
recommendation report, CAO -2017-002 — Niagara Region Transit Service Delivery and
Governance Strategy Report (the "Report"); and
WHEREAS the Report recommended that Niagara Falls City Council endorse in
principle the creation of a consolidated Transit system in partnership with the City of
Niagara Falls, St. Catharines Transit Commission, the City of Welland, and the Region
of Niagara to develop a regionally integrated transit system; and
WHEREAS the Report also recommended that Staff be directed to develop a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Welland
and Niagara Region to develop a governance framework and specify how key issues
are to be addressed by all parties along with next steps and timelines; the formation of
the Transit Working Group, with representatives from the twelve (12) Municipalities and
the Region of Niagara, work towards the implementation of the operational
improvements outlined in the consultants' report and that the transition of the current
Inter-Municipal Working group to a Transit Steering Committee, until a new governance
framework is established in the pending a Memorandum of Understanding, be
supported; and
WHEREAS Niagara Falls City Council unanimously supported the recommendations
contained in the Report; and
WHEREAS St. Catharines City Council and Welland City Council each unanimously
endorsed the principle of a consolidated transit system in February 2017, and together,
the three municipalities requested the Regional Municipality of Niagara to initiate the
legislated "triple majority" process to become formally and directly involved in the
provision of public transit as recommended by the Inter-municipal transit working group;
and
WHEREAS on March 23, 2017, Niagara Regional Council voted to endorse in principle
the creation of a consolidated public transit system in partnership with the City of Niagara
Falls, the St. Catharines Transit Commission, the City of Welland, and the Region of
Niagara in order to develop a regionally integrated transit system.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council consents to the
passage of By-law No. 2017-21 of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, being a by-law
to provide Niagara Region with the non-exclusive authority to establish, operate and
maintain an inter-municipal passenger transportation system for the Niagara Region.
Carried Unanimously
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
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BILL MATSON JAMES M. DIODATI
ACTING CITY CLERK MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
April 25, 2017
Moved by: Councillor Pietrangelo
Seconded by: Councillor Strange
WHEREAS on May 19th, 2017, the Niagara Falls History Museum is hosting the opening
of"Pieces of Canada", an exhibition celebrating the 150 years of Canada; and
WHEREAS this special exhibition, with large community participation, will see between
100 to 200 donors and stakeholders attending the opening night; and
WHEREAS the exhibition will support and promote history; and
WHEREAS the organizers of the exhibition would like to have the opportunity to serve
alcohol in the courtyard area and provide entertainment until 10:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS to obtain a Special Occasion Liquor Licence from the Alcohol & Gaming
Commission of Ontario (ACCO), the event requires a resolution of Council recognizing it
as a public event of municipal significance.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council considers the "Pieces
of Canada" exhibition to be an event of municipal significance and supports the provision
of a Special Occasion Liquor Licence; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED Niagara Falls City Council agrees to the request for relief
to the City's Noise By-law to permit outdoor entertainment until 10:00 p.m.
Carried Unanimously
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
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BILL MATSON JAMES M. DIODATI
ACTING CITY CLERK MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
April 25, 2017
Moved by: Councillor Pietrangelo
Seconded by: Councillor Strange
WHEREAS the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise is planning their eleventh annual "Ribfest"
from June 16th - 18th, 2017; and
WHEREAS the Ribfest is a well-established and popular event in the community; and
WHEREAS the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise financially supports numerous community
organizations and projects; and
WHEREAS this event is expected to attract between 40,000 to 75,000 persons from throughout
Ontario and Western New York; and
WHEREAS this event will assist the Rotary Club in reaching their financial objectives for giving
funds to the community; and
WHEREAS to obtain a Special Occasion Liquor Licence from the Alcohol & Gaming
Commission of Ontario (AGCO), the event requires a resolution of Council recognizing it as a
public event of municipal significance.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council considers the Rotary Club of
Niagara Falls Sunrise Ribfest to be an event of municipal significance and supports the
provision of a Special Occasion Liquor Licence (SOP) for the event; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council grant Rotary Club of Niagara Falls
Sunrise Ribfest relief to the City's Noise By-law to allow entertainment until 11:00 p.m.
Carried Unanimously
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
BILL MATSON JAMES M. DIODATI
ACTING CITY CLERK MAYOR