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10/24/2017Nlagara � MINUTES �? � City Council Meeting /"'Ta��� Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Council Chambers 5:00 J CANADA PM COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Kim Craitor, Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Joyce Morocco, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, and Councillor Wayne Thomson COUNCIL ABSENT: COUNCIL LATE: 1 IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL - 4:30 P.M. a) Property Matters 2 CALL TO ORDER a) O Canada sung by Briar Wood. 3 ADOPTION OF MINUTES a) Councillor Minutes of September 26, 2017 and Special Meeting of October 10, 2017. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Craitor that the minutes of September 26, 2017 and Special Meeting of October 10, 2017 be approved. Carried Unanimously 4 DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the current Council Meeting at this time. a) Councillor Morocco indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque numbers 408101 and 408781, made payable to herself. b) Councillor Craitor indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque number 408030, made payable to himself and to wire transfer 00110-0004 to the Page 1 of 13 City Council October 24, 2017 Niagara Catholic District School Board, where a member of his family is employed. c) Councillor Pietrangelo indicated a conflict to wire transfer 00110-0004 made out to the Niagara Catholic District School Board, his employer. d) Mayor Diodati indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque number 408693. made payable to himself. e) Councillor loannoni indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque number 408734, made payable to herself and cheque number 408498 made out to a member of his family. Fd•�7�lly�_��[�]�E'71�:7�F9�1►�/_��[�7►�9 a) Citizen Recognition Mayor Diodati recognized Niagara Falls native Shelley Gautier for winning two world cup medals at the Para -Cycling World Championships. b) Wayne Gates MPP MPP Wayne Gates addressed Council about the motion to the Province regarding a Mental Health Ministry. c) Victim Services Niagara Angela Arsenio, Executive Director, Victim Services Niagara addressed Council about the services the organization provides to the Niagara Region as well as requesting funding for programs. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Morocco that the request be referred for budget consideration. Carried Unanimously d) Wellspring Niagara Joe Matthews, Wellspring Niagara's Board Chair, informed Council of the upcoming Gala November 18th at white Oaks, and asked for support of Council. Page 2 of 13 City Council October 24, 2017 ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Strange, seconded by Councillor Pietrangelo that Council support the Starry Night Charity Gala taking place on Saturday November 18,2017 by purchasing a table or making a donation of $1500.00 to Wellspring Niagara. Carried Unanimously e) Niagara Falls Tourism Jon Jackson made a presentation to Council regarding Niagara Falls Tourism's 2017 marketing campaign. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Strange that the presentation be received. Carried Unanimouslv f) Niagara Falls Library -Annual Report Alicia Subnaik Kilgour, Chief Librarian presented the Annual Report and updated Council on other Library news. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Morocco that the presentation be received. Carried Unanimouslv 6 REPORTS a) 2018 Budget Process Todd Harrison, Director of Finance provided Council with an update on the 2018 budget process and upcoming information sessions. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that the presentation be received. Carried Unanimouslv b) TS -2017-34 -Pedestrian Crossovers The report is recommended for the Information of Council. Page3of13 City Council October 24, 2017 Matthew Bilodeau, Manager of Transportation Engineering made a powerpoint presentation to Council. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Thomson that the presentation be received. Carried Unanimouslv c) TS -2017-36 -Booth Street -Parking Review Post Implementation The report is recommended for the information of Council. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that the report be deferred to the next Council meeting. Carried Unanimouslv 7 PLANNING MATTERS a) Public Meeting PBD -2017-38 AM -2017-008, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application 5383-5385 Robinson Street Proposal: 3, 35 to 56 Storey Hotels Applicant: Canadian Niagara Hotels (Dino DiCienzo) Agent: Michael Kirkland, The Kirkland Partnership Brian Duxbury, representing Yerich family, Skylon Tower expressed concerns with the height of the proposed buildings and skyline issues. His client is in support of the application but opposed to any increase in height of proposed buildings. Michael Kirkland, agent for the applicant outlined the many positives to such a development and thanked staff for their report and recommendations. David Bousfields, planner for the applicant, provided a power point presentation to Council outlining the changes the applicant would like to see made from the recommendations. Dino DiCienzo Jr., applicant, outlined the design of the project and working with the City's Planning staff. Page 4 of 13 City Council October 24, 2017 The Public Meeting was Closed. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Morocco, seconded by Councillor Pietrangelo that the application AM -2017-008 be approved as follows: That Council approve the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application to exceed the 30 storey limit for two, 38 storey hotels and one, 56 storey hotel on the subject lands, subject to the development being redesigned to provide minimum 21 metre separation distances between the hotel towers above the podium level to meet Design Guidelines; 2. That site specific zoning by-laws be subject to regulations recommended in this report and Holding (H) provisions to address the servicing, traffic, archaeological matters, cultural heritage impact assessment, revised environmental impact study and revised stormwater study all as discussed in this report; 3. That the passage of the amending zoning by-laws be conditional on the execution of Section 37 agreements for each hotel to secure: contributions to streetscape improvements on the abutting Robinson Street and former railway line; the design of the project; a capital facilities contribution based on 5% of the construction value of the net floor areas above 30 storeys; and 4. That the amending by-law be conditional upon the setback being determined by the geotechnical study to be submitted to the satisfaction of the City and Niagara Parks Commission. And the following recommendation being deleted: That passage of the amending by-laws be held in abeyance until a geotechnical slope stability study, cultural heritage impact assessment and revised environmental impact and stormwater studies have been submitted to the satisfaction of the City and Niagara Parks Commission and any necessary revisions to the proposal have been made Carried Unanimously 71. 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. Page 5 of 13 City Council October 24, 2017 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-2017-36 -Monthly Tax Receivables Report -September That Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information purposes. F-2017-37 -Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Under Section 357 and 358 of The Municipal Act, 2001. That Council approve the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes on the various accounts per the attached summary and granted to the property owners listed. F-2017-38 -Municipal Accounts That Council approve the municipal accounts totaling $30,451,264.28 for the period September 6, 2017 to October 3, 2017. MW -2017-46 -Tender Award Contract #2017-429-16A, Lundy's Lane Streetscape Revitalization Phase 1, Street Tree Planting 1. That the tender for the Lundy's Lane Streetscape Revitalization Project Phase 1, Street Tree Planting be awarded to Stevensville Lawn Service Inc. in the amount of $474,535.00 (excl. HST) 2. That staff be authorized to enter into a maintenance agreement with the Regional Municipality of Niagara for Streetscape enhancements associated with the Lundy's Lane Streetscape Revtalization Project. 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. TS -2017-35 -Warren Woods Phase 46 -Regulatory Signs That the regulatory signs outlined in this report be approved for Warren Woods Phase 4B Subdivision. TS -2017-37 - RFQ59-2017 Snow Clearing of Transit Stops, School Crossings 1)That council award the contract for the snow clearing of transit stops and school crossings for the period ending April 30, 2019 to Snow Wrangler. 2) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary Page 6 of 13 City Council October 24, 2017 Agreement. F-2017-35 City Procurement E -Bidding Software That Council award eSolutions Bids and Tenders software a contract for the development of an electronic bid program for the City of Niagara Falls. BDD-2017-009- Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC/BDD) Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science (MRIs) Small Business Enterprise Centre Core Funding Amending Agreement That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the SBEC-MRIs Small Business Enterprise Centre Core Funding Amending Agreement ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Strange that the reports on the reports on the Consent Agenda be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimouslv 8 COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK a) Request for Special Occasion Permit -Proceeds to help Karim Amiry, an Afghan Interpreter who served with the Canadian Forces RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council designating the event as municipally significant ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Thomson that the communication be approved. Carried Unanimouslv b) Township of Puslinch -Comments to the Provincial Growth Plan RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Thomson that the communication be received and filed. Carried Unanimously c) Town of Fort Erie -Resolution to Region to continue to Financially Support Community Improvement Program (CIP). RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council Page 7 of 13 City Council October 24. 2017 ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor loannoni that the communication be approved. Carried Unanimously d) Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1582 -requesting support of the resolution attached. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Morocco, seconded by Councillor Craitor that the communication be received for information and referred to the Canadian Urban Transit Association for their consideration. Carried Unanimously e) Lundy Manor Wine Cellers - "By the Glass" Liquor Licence, see memo from Acting City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Campbell that the communication be approved. Carried Unanimously f) WZed Project Management -requesting an exemption to the noise by-law for work being done at 7711 Green Vista Gate. :�XK�7��i1Ji1�►1�L'r�NLt�7.TiiT� .�ZTi�C - . � . [�111Ta11 ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Morocco that the communication be approved. Carried Unanimously g) Matthew Daniele Memorial "Country Rodeo" -November 8th, 2017 request support from Council to purchases table or a donation in lieu of. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Strange, seconded by Councillor loannoni that Council support the Matthew Daniele memorial Fund by purchasing a table or making a donation of $500 to the Fund for the Country Rodeo taking place on Saturday November 4, 2017. Page8of13 City Council October 24, 2017 Carried Unanimously h) Keefer Development - Letter of endorsement and congratulations to staff and Council for the efforts with the Ryerson University Digital Media Zone initiative. RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Morocco, seconded by Councillor Thomson to receive and file communciation. Carried Unanimously Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care & CUPE- SCFP Ontario - Request that October 25th, 2017 be proclaimed as "Child Care Woker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day" in the City of Niagara Falls. RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Morocco that the communication be approved. Carried Unanimously 9 MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS a) Mayor Diodati offered condolences to Dan Bellamy, a city employee on the passing of his son Joseph Bellamy; to Cathy Rysdale a retired city employee on the loss of her husband Alan Rysdale; to the famly of Gerry Gibbs a longtime member of the Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame Committee and to Jean Paul Chalifoux, brother-in-law of District Fire Chief Don McCauley. Mayor Diodati advised of the following: 30 Years Canada Day celebrations; Rogers Hometown Hockey; Park opening update, Ontario Park -the 4th of 10 new, refurbished and refreshed parks now opened; Niagara Arts Showcase update, 2018 Niagara Arts Showcase calenders $15.00 purchased online at NiagaraArtsShowcase.com; Grand opening of new State Farm Insurance Office and Niagara Falls Prayer Luncheon with Harris III. Mayor Diodati advised of upcoming events: Public Information Centre (PIC) regarding Cultural Hub and Farmers Market October 26th at 5:OOpm Fireman's Park Hall; Niagara Falls Community Outreach Music Trivia Niagara November 2nd, 7:00 p.m; Remembrnce Day Page9of13 �[�7 11 City Council October 24, 2017 Observances, Chippawa Arean Nove 5th at 1:OOpm; Gale Centre November 11th at 10:45 and Veterans ride free on Niagara Falls Transit and WEGO buses on November 11th; and Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade will take place November 18th at 11:00 a.m. Next Council Meeting: Tuesday, November 28th, 2017 CONSIDERATION OF "IN CAMERA" RECOMMENDATIONS ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Craitor that the recommendations from the October 24, 2017 In Camera meeting be approved as follows: 1. That Council accept the offer of DB Custom Tool to purchase City owned land within the Montrose Business Park for a price of $66,000.00 on terms to be confirmed. 2. That the Mayor, Acting City Clerk and City Solicitor be authorized to take whatever actions and sign whatever documents are required to complete the transaction. 3. That Council accept the offer of Synchro Engineering Limited, in Trust for a Company to be Incorporated, to purchase lands within the Montrose Business Park for a price of $73,390.02 on terms to be confirmed. 4. That the Mayor, Acting City Clerk and City Solicitor be authorized to take whatever actions and sign whatever documents are required to complete the transaction. Carried Unanimouslv RESOLUTIONS a) PIETRANGELO - CRAITOR -Whereas Alzheimer Society Niagara Foundation is holding their 2017 National Coffee Break Campaign from September through December; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council calls on the Provincial Government to adopt a provincial dementia awareness strategy, and urges all citizens of our community to become more aware and engaged concerning the far-reaching effects of this devastating disease. Carried Unanimouslv b) MOROCCO -STRANGE - WhereasOvarian Cancer Canada (OCC) a registered Canadian Charitable Organization dedicated to providing leadership by supporting women living with this disease and their families raising awareness in the general public and with health care Page 10 of 13 City Council October 24, 2017 professionals and funding research to develop early detection techniques and improved treatments. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVEDthat the City of Niagara Falls calls on the provincial government to continue with funding efforts to promote awareness as well as searching for a cure to ovarian cancer, and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council forwards copies of this resolution to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Health and Long - Term Care. Carried Unanimously BY-LAWS The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by- law listed for Council consideration. A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the Lands for 10 townhouse dwelling units (AM -2017-009). A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the Lands for a 3 storey, 8 unit apartment dwelling (AM -2017-004). A by-law to authorize the payment of $30,451,264.28 for General Purposes. A by-law to authorize the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls to enter into an agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affaires, respecting the funding support for the Rural Economic Development Program to undertake a Niagara Falls Economic Diversification Strategy A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited, Yield Signs at Intersections, Through Highways) A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or municipal by-laws. A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 24th day of October, 2017. 12 NEW BUSINESS Page 11 of 13 City Council October 24, 2017 a) Bill 33 -Time to Care Act ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Morocco, seconded by Councillor Craitor that Council support the provincial passing of Bill 33 Time to Care Act (Long -Term Care Homes Amendment, Minimum Standard of Daily Care), 2017. b) Heart Niagara ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Craitor that Council support the Celebrate Heart Niagara's 40th Anniversary event taking place Thursday November 23rd, 2017 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm at the Summit Suite - Skylon Tower, by purchasing a table or making a donation of $320 to Heart Niagara. Carried Unanimously c) Halloween Skating passes ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Strange, seconded by Councillor Pietrangelo that the recreational skating booklets be made available for sale for $10.00 and looked into for next year. Carried Unanimouslv d) Development Charges ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconed by Councillor Thomson, that staff bring back a report outlining creative ways to entice new or previously approved development and not have the residents pay for the future developments. Carried Unanimouslv 13 ADJOURNMENT a) ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Pietrangelo that the meeting be adjourned at 9:45 pm. Carried Unanimouslv �_ ES DIODATI. MAYOR Page 12 of 13 City Council October 24, 2017 �� BILL MATSON, ACTING CITY CLERK Page 13 of 13