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02/27/2018NaS falls COUNCIL PRESENT: COUNCIL ABSENT: MINUTES City Council Meeting Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Council Chambers 5:00 PM 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 LATE: 1 CALL TO ORDER a) 0 Canada sung by Naomi Shad. 2 ADOPTION OF MINUTES a) Council Minutes of February 13, 2018 ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo to reconsider the motion of of February 13, 2018 regarding PBD-2018-12. Carried Unanimously ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kim Craitor, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that the residential rodent control rebate program be implemented immediately. Carried Unanimously ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the minutes be approved. Carried Unanimously 3 DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made Page 1 of 12 City Council February 27, 2018 for the current Council Meeting at this time. a) Councillor Pietragnelo indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque number 415234, reimbursement. b) Councillor Kerrio indicated a conflict to with the Winter Festival of Lights and Niagara Falls Tourism. c) Councillor Morocco indicated a conflict to Niagara Falls Tourism. d) Councillor loannoni indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque number 412290, made out to a member of her family. e) Mayor Diodati indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque number 412262, made out to himself. 4 MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences to the family of Gary McIntosh; a retired firefighter; Michael Petty a volunteer firefighter at Station 5 in Willoughby. Mayor Diodati advised of the following: grand re -opening goodwill Niagara; Doug Gilmour meet & greet; Earth Hour - March 8:30-9:30 p.m. and the next Council meeting is Tuesday, March 27, 2018. 5 DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS a) Bee City Canada Renee Delaney of Bee City Canada addressed Council and explained the initiative of having the City submit an application to become a "Bee City". ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by Councillor Joyce Morocco that Council support the initiative of Bee City Canada and direct staff to submit an application to become a "Bee City". Carried Unanimously b) Winter Festival of Lights Tina Myers made a presentation to Council seeking additional support for the Festival of Lights. Page 2 of 12 City Council February 27, 2018 ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that Council defer the funding request from the WFOL for $400,000 in additional funding that may come from OLG funds earmarked for economic development to the budget deliberations. Councillor Craitor AYE Councillor Strange AYE Councillor loannoni AYE Councillor Thomson AYE Councillor Kerrio AYE Councillor Campbell ABSENT Councillor Morocco AYE Councillor Pietrangelo AYE Carried Unanimously c) Niagara Falls Tourism Jon Jackson made a presentation to Council seeking additional financial support for Niagara Falls Tourism. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that Council approve additional funds to Niagara Falls Tourism in the amount of $300,000 from OLG funds that are set aside for economic development for their marketing budget. Carried Unanimously with Councillor Morocco and Kerrio declaring a conflict 6 PLANNING MATTERS a) Public Meeting AM-2017-021, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 8960 Willoughby Drive Proposal: 119 Unit Townhouse Complex or 104 Unit Townhouse Complex and a 5 Storey 52 Unit Apartment Building Applicant 800460 Ontario Limited ( Fred Costabile) Agent: Jennifer Vida, Upper Canada Consulting Background Report: PBD-2018-11 Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning and Development provided Council with the background on the application. Page 3 of 12 City Council February 27, 2018 Linda Mason, expressed concern with the proposed development and was not in favour. Jean Grandoni R R # 1 Garner Road, expressed her objections with the proposed development. Frank Fohr, has no objection with the rezoning application as long as measures are taken to protect the PSW in the wooded part of the property such as sufficient buffers and fencing. Mr. Fohr expressed concern with the zoning change along Edgewood road where there is an existing woodlot. Jennifer Vida, Upper Canada Consulting, representing the applicant, advised they are pleased with the staff report and recommendations and asked for the support of Council. The Public Meeting was Closed. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio that the report be approved conditional on addressing comments from the NPCA submitted February 23, 2018. Motion Carried with Councillor Craitor opposed b) Public Meeting Proposed Lundy's Lane Community Improvement Plan Background Report: PBD-2018-13 Councillor loannoni left meeting and did not return. Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning and Development provided Council with background on the application. David Jovanivich, on behalf of the Lundy's Lane BIA requested the support of Council to have financial incentives written into the by-law of the Lundy's Lane CIP. The Public meeting was Closed. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Joyce Morocco that Council receive the comments made at the Statutory Public meeting; that Council have the adoption by-laws Page 4 of 12 City Council February 27, 2018 brought before Council at the March 27, 2018 Council meeting and that the by-laws include the figures supplied by the Lundy's Lane BIA with the funding coming from the OLG monies; and that the Region be asked to extend the Lundy's Lane CIP to their funding program since this program has been in the works prior to 2018. Carried Unanimously 7 REPORTS Councillor Strange and Pietrangelo exited Chambers 8:15 p.m. a) F-2018-06 - Monthly Tax Receivables Report - January The report recommends that Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information purposes ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by Councillor Joyce Morocco that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously b) F-2018-07 - Municipal Accounts The report recommends that Council approve the municipal accounts totaling $15,735,650.84 for the period January 16, 2018 to February 9, 2018. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Joyce Morocco that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously c) FS-2018-01 - Firefighter Line of Duty Death Memorial The report recommends that Council receive this report for information; and that Council approve the use of on -duty staff and equipment in order to complete the excavation, cement and electrical work. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously d) MW-2018-02 - Fallsview Boulevard ( Murray St. to Ferry St.) Page 5 of 12 City Council February 27, 2018 Transportation EA Status Report The report recommends the following: That the Fallsview Boulevard Transportation Environmental Assessment be finalized and filed; That the 2018 Capital Budget be amended to include the additional study and engineering costs associated with the Fallsview Boulevard (Murray Street - Ferry Street) capital project. The funding for the expanded costs of $133,530.00 will be provided from an allocation of the Operating/Capital reserve; That staff be directed to secure a right-of-way with Tanem Development Ltd. as part of the Site Plan Agreement for the re -development of the LCBO property. Councillor Pietrangelo and Strange returned to Chambers. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by Councillor Joyce Morocco that the report be deferred to the March 27, 2018 meeting and that staff meet with the Victoria Centre BIA to get their input with regards to the closure of Buchanan Avenue at Ferry Street. Carried Unanimously e) Councillor Kerrio exited Chambers f) TS-2018-03 - Crawford Street Parking Review The report recommends that the existing parking prohibition on both sides of Crawford Street between a point 95 metres north of Pettit Avenue and a point 45 metres west of London Court be replaced with a stopping prohibition. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Joyce Morocco that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously TS-2018-04 - Agreement with Boys and Girls Club for the Utilization of Property for a Transit Bus Turn -around Page 6 of 12 g) City Council February 27, 2018 The report recommends That an updated agreement with the Boys and Girls Club to allow transit buses to utilize their property for a turn -around, be approved.That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreements. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Kim Craitor that the report be approved as recommended. Carned Unanimously TS-2018-05 - Brookfield Avenue - Parking Review The report recommends that a "No Parking Except By Permit" prohibition be established on the east side of Brookfield Avenue between a point 35 metres south of Leeming Street and a point 50 metres south of Leeming Street. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kim Craitor, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously h) Councillor Kerrio returned to Chambers TS-2018-07 - Charnwood Avenue - Intersection Control Reviews The report recommends that the existing yield sign intersection controls be replaced with stop signs at the intersections along Charnwood Avenue, as outlined in this Report. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously 8 COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK a) Niagara Region's resolution re: Town of Pelham Local area MPPs and municipalities. RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council Page 7 of 12 City Council February 27, 2018 ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kim Craitor, Seconded by Councillor Joyce Morocco that the communication be received for information. Carried Unanimously b) Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee - request permission to provide 50 cent student bus rides for March Break 2018. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the communication be approved. Carried Unanimously c) Niagara Falls Fire Department - 2017 Annual Report RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the communication be received for information. Carried Unanimously ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the City purchase 100 CO monitors and work with community services groups to have them installed for those in need of assistance. Carried Unanimously d) Niagara Falls Fire Department- Fire Safe Kids 2017 RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Joyce Morocco that Council receive the NFFD Fire Safe Kids report for 2017 and that staff investigate re -implementing the program as soon as possible. Page 8 of 12 City Council February 27, 2018 Carried Unanimously e) Request for Financial Assistance in Development of a Human Trafficking Program. RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo That Council support the resolution received from the Town of Fort Erie regarding the Request for Financial Assistance in Development of a Human Trafficking Program; that Council contribute $5000 to the YWCA/Niagara Region Anti -Human Trafficking division for the purposes of creating a training and awareness program that will assist community leaders, educational institutes, first responders, police officers, municipal officials and the communities at large throughout the Region; and that a copy of this motion be forwarded to The Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, The Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Charles Sousa, Minister of Finance, The Honourable Rob Nicholson, MP and Wayne Gates, MPP for their support and financial assistance. Carried Unanimously BY-LAWS The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by- law listed for Council consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Kerno that the by-laws be given a first reading. Carried Unanimously 2018-21 A by-law to designate Lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, Plan 67 to be deemed not to be within a registered plan of subdivision (DB-2018- 001). 2018-22 A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the Lands for an 8 storey, 70 unit apartment dwelling (AM-2017-016). 2018-23 A by-law to authorize the payment of $15,735,650.84 or General Purposes. 2018-24 A by-law to amend By-law Nos. 79-200 and 2001-88, to Page 9 of 12 City Council February 27, 2018 regulate the Terravita, plan of subdivision and Lots 16 and 17 in Colangelo Estates, plan of subdivision on the Lands (AM-2017-018). 2018-25 A by-law to amend By-law No. 2017 41, a by-law to regulate the supply of water and to provide for the maintenance and management of the waterworks and for the imposition and collection of water rates. 2018-26 A by-law to authorize the execution of a Permission to Use Lands Agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Niagara respecting the use of a portion of the lands owned by the Club and located on McLeod Road, for the purpose of a turnaround for City buses. 2018-27 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 27th day of February, 2018. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that the by-laws be given a second and third reading and passed. Carried Unanimously 9 NEW BUSINESS a) Basement Flooding ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that staff proceed with the Bujator & Rapids View Drive sewer separation work identified in Tab 10 of the 2018 Capital Budget at a cost of $142, 000. Carried Unanimously b) 4-Way Stop ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by Councillor Kim Craitor that 4-way stop signs be installed at the intersections of Rysdale Street and Hodgson Avenue, as well as Rysdale Street and Green Avenue and to conduct a traffic study in the future assess the situation. Carried Unanimously c) 3-Way Stop Page 10 of 12 City Council February 27, 2018 ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by Councillor Kim Craitor That all -way stop signs be installed at the intersecton of Beaverton Blvd. and White Dove Parkway as well as the isntallation of signs to inform motorists that children are at play in the area d) Speeding on Portage Road Carried Unanimously ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that staff be in touch with Mr. Megannety, 3227 Portage Road and Mr. Ferguson, 3420 Portage Road, regarding their traffic concerns as addressed in a letter to Council dated July 17,2017. Carried Unanimously e) Petition from residents of Culp StreetlPrincess Margaret School Discussion took place regarding work needed on Culp Street as defined in Tab 10 of the 2018 Capital Budget at a cost of $1,710,000.00 and that a petition submitted by Councillor Craitor be stamped as "received" by the Acting Clerk and be brought back to Council for future budget deliberations. 10 ADJOURNMENT a) Adjournment ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the Council meeting be adjourned at 8:55p.m. Carried Unanimously ES DIODATI, MAYO Page 11 of 12 City Council February 27, 2018 BILL MATSON, ACTING CITY CLERK Page 12 of 12