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02/13/2018Niagara ,Falls fryes NAOA MINUTES City Council Meeting Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Council Chambers 5:00 PM COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Kim Craitor, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, and Councillor Wayne Thomson COUNCIL ABSENT: Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Councillor Vince Kerrio, and Councillor Joyce Morocco COUNCIL LATE: 1 IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL 4:00 P.M. a) Advice that is subject to solicitor client privilege. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that Council enter into an In Camera session. Carried Unanimously 2 CALL TO ORDER a) 0 Canada sung by Emma Bishop. b) David Smith recited a poem. 3 ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Minutes of January 23, 2018. a) Council Minutes of January 23, 2018. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Kim Craitor that the minutes be approved as printed. 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. Page 1 of 11 City Council February 13, 2018 a) No Disclosures to report 5 MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS a) Mayor Diodati offered condolences to family of Guido (Guy) Prata, long time community volunteer; Red Issepon a builder and advocate in Niagara Falls and to Nick Golia a city employee on the passing of his father Nicola Golia. Mayor Diodati announced: Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame, congratulations to this year's inductees; Chinese New Year Falls shining red in celebration and Southern Tier Mayor's Luncheon took place today. The next meeting of Council, Tuesday, February 27, 2018. 6 DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS a) Komedy for Kidneys Dino Fazio informed Council of the 11th Annual Komedy for Kidneys Rodney Pentland Memorial Benefit Show taking place March 7, 2018. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that Council support the event and purchase a table. Carded Unanimously b) Winter Festival of Lights Tina Myers will make a presentation to Council seeking additional support for the Festival of Lights ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the deputation be postponed to the February 27, 2018 meeting. Carried Unanimously c) Niagara Falls Tourism Jon Jackson will make a presentation to Council seeking additional Page 2 of 11 financial support for Niagara Falls Tourism. City Council February 13, 2018 ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the deputation be postponed to the February 27, 2018 meeting. Carried Unanimously 7 BUDGET a) Todd Harrison, Director of Finance will provide a power point presentation on the Operating Budget. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Kim Craitor that the operating budget be deferred to the March 27, 2018 meeting Carried Unanimously b) 2018 Municipal Utility Budget Councillor Pietrangelo Chaired the budget portion of the meeting. Todd Harrison, Director of Finance made a powerpoint presentation. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Strange, seconded by Mayor Diodati that the 2018 Municipal Utility budget be approved Carried Unanimously c) 2018 Parking Budget Todd Harrison, Director of Finance made a presentation. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the 2018 Parking budget be approved. Carried Unanimously 8 RATIFICATION OF IN CAMERA MATTERS ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Strange, seconded by Councillor Craitor that Council approve the Minutes of Settlement regarding the NPC/WEGO agreement. Carried Unanimously Page 3 of 11 City Council February 13, 2018 9 PLANNING MATTERS a) Public Meeting AM-2017-019, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 3615 Gunning Drive Applicant: Anthony Vacca Agent: Jordan Vaderhoeven ( Upper Canada Consultants) Background Report: PBD-2018-10 Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning and Development provided Council with a power point presentation. Jordan Vaderhoeven, Upper Canada Consultants, agent for the applicant made a presentation outlining his client's proposal and asked for the support of Council. The Public Meeting was Closed. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Kim Craitor that the report PBD-2018-10 be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously 10 REPORTS a) BDD-2018-01 - Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC/BDD), Ministry of Economic Development and Growth Summer Company 2018 Agreement The report recommends that Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the SBEC-MEDG Summer Company 2018 Grant agreement. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously b) CD-2018-02 - Dominion Voting Tabulators The report recommends that Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to Page 4 of 11 City Council February 13, 2018 sign the Hardware Rental, Software Licence and Services Agreement with Dominion Voting Systems Corporation for election related services for the 2018 and 2022 Municipal Elections. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously c) MW-2018-01 - George Bukator Park Licence and Sublicence Agreement Renewals The report recommends that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Licence and Sublicence Agreement with Ontario Power Generation for the use of George Bukator Park and trail. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously d) PBD-2018-09 - PLC-2017-004, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control, Lots 16 17 & 18, Plan 59M-427. Southgate Estates Plan of Subdivision. Applicant: Zaph Developments (Niagara) Inc. The report recommends that Council approve the request and pass the by-law included in tonight s agenda to designate Lots 16, 17 and 18, Registered Plan 59M-427, as exempt from Part Lot Control for a period of two years. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously e) PBD-2018-12 - Residential Rodent Control Rebate Program The report recommends the following: 1. That Council approve the Residential Rodent Control Rebate Program, as proposed in this report, with a maximum eligible Page 5 of 11 City Council February 13, 2018 rebate for the services of a licensed pest control expert of $200 per residential property per calendar year, and a proposed 2018 budget of $50,000 2. That staff will monitor the issue and report back on the rebate program at the end of 2018 Bill Chase, resident who has experienced issues with rodents in his backyard expressed extreme concern and inquired about finding a solution to this large problem in the City. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Kim Craitor that the report be approved and that staff work with the Niagara Region Public Health Department. Carried Unanimously f) PBD-2018-14 - Matters Arising from the Municipal Heritage Committee Interim Replacement of Municipal Heritage Committee Member g) The report recommends the following: 1. That Council approve the appointment of Cindy Mokry to the Municipal Heritage Committee to replace Theresa Felicetti who recently resigned due to work and school commitments. 2. That this appointment be for the duration of the current term of the Committee. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously R&C-2018-03 - Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Scholarship Amendments The report recommends the following 1. That Council approve the recommended name change of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Scholarship to the "Jim Mitchinson Scholarship presented by the Mayor's Youth Advisory Page 6 of 11 City Council February 13, 2018 Committee" effective for the 2018 Scholarship Award selection and presentation. 2. That Council approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding to outline the new funding arrangement for the Scholarship. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously h) TS-2018-02 - Impacts of CN Train Operations on the City of Niagara Falls - RFP71-2017 The report recommends the following: 1. That RFP71-2017, to provide consulting services to address the Impacts of CN Train Operations on the City of Niagara Falls, is awarded to WSP Canada Group Limited. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously 11 COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK a) Niagara Parks Commission - Floral Workshops, requesting that City Council recognize their event(s) as being an event of municipal significance and support the provision of a Special Occasion Liquor Licence. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that Council recognize the NPC Floral Workshops, taking place on various dates in 2018, as a public event of municipal significance. Carried Unanimously Page 7 of 11 City Council February 13, 2018 b) RMHA - Invitation to Mayor and Council to attend the RMHA Championship Day on Saturday March 3, 2018. RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange to receive and file the communication. Carried Unanimously c) Hope Award Gala - Request for the City to purchase a table (8-10 seats $155.00 per ticket) for the Hope Award Gala June 1, 2018. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council be contacted by staff to see who is interested and able to attend the event prior to purchasing any tickets. Carried Unanimously d) The Fresh Air Fund - Requesting that March 20, 2018 be proclaimed as " Fresh Air Fund Day" in the City of Niagara Falls. RECOMMENDATION - For the Approval of Council ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the communication be approved. Carried Unanimously e) Parking restrictions regarding recreational vehicles - Letter from Shaun Parrent. RECOMMENDATION: Direction to Staff ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that any enforcement be deferred, except for enforcing any hazards causing safety or traffic concerns, for the present time and that staff report back to Council after holding a Public Information Session and statutory Public Meeting. Page 8 of 11 f) g) City Council February 13, 2018 Carried Unanimously Project Share - Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser - requesting that the City to submit a team. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the City enter a team, February 24, 2018 Carried Unanimously City of Welland Resolution: re: Appointments to the NPCA RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo to receive and file the communication. Carried Unanimously h) Municipal Heritage Committee - Request that the week of February 19-25, 2018 be proclaimed as " Heritage Week 2018" in the City of Niagara Falls. RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the communication be approved. Carried Unanimously Communities in Bloom Ontario - Invitation to participate in the 2018 Edition of Communities in Bloom. RECOMMENDATION: Refer to staff ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Kim Craitor that the communication be approved. Carried Unanimously 12 RESOLUTIONS Page 9 of 11 City Council February 13, 2018 a) Development Charges Rebate Program Resolution ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the resolution be passed. Carried Unanimously BY-LAWS The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by- law listed for Council consideration. O RDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Strange that the by-laws be given a first and second reading. Carried Unanimously 2018-16 A by-law to designate Lots 16, 17, and 18, Registered Plan 59M-427, not be subject to part -lot control (PLC-2017-004). 2018-17 A by-law to enter into an agreement for election services and software licencing with Dominion Voting Systems Corporation for the 2018 and 2022 Municipal Elections. 2018-18 A by-law to authorize the execution of a Licence Agreement with Ontario Power Generation Inc., and a Sublicence Agreement with O ntario Power Generation Inc. and the Niagara Falls Rowing Club, respecting non-exclusive licences for the use of the lands known as George Bukator Park. 2018-19 A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Limited Parking, Parking Prohibited) 2018-20 A by-law to adopt ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 13th day of February, 2018. O RDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Strange that the by-laws be given a third reading and passed. Carried Unanimously 13 NEW BUSINESS a) Boys & Girls Club Page 10 of 11 City Council February 13, 2018 ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Kim Craitor that the City enter a team into the Boys & Girls Club Annual Sweep for Kids Bonspiel. Carried Unanimously b) Budget Discussions ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that staff provide a report showing how the OLG subsidizes the City's Budget and how we communicate that to the residents. c) After Hours Service Carried Unanimously ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Kim Craitor that staff report back on the City's after hours call - in answering service. Carried Unanimously 14 ADJOURNMENT a) Adjournment ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that the meeting be adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Carried Unanimously Lend:L MES DIODATI, MAYQR L MATSON, ACTING CITY CLERK Page 11 of 11