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COUNCIL PRESENT:
MINUTES
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 19, 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 ABSENT:
COUNCIL LATE:
1 IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL 4:00 P.M.
a) In Camera Resolution
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kim Craitor, Seconded by
Councillor Joyce Morocco that Council enter into an In Camera meeting.
Carried Unanimously
2 CALL TO ORDER
0 Canada to be sung by Juliana Barry.
a) 0 Canada sung by Juliana Barry.
3 ADOPTION OF MINUTES
a) Minutes of May 8, 2018
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 loannoni indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque numbers
414777 and 415747, FCM reimbursements.
b) Councillor Craitor indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque numbers
414538, 415320 and 415865, made payable to himself.
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c) Mayor Diodati indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque numbers 414959
and 416035, made payable to himself.
d) Councillor Campbell indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque number
415856 made payable to himself.
e) Councillor Strange indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque number
415826, made payable to himself.
5 MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences to the following: the family of Russ
Stout, a former City employee; Raimondo Montana father of Charles
Montana city employee Robert "Bon" Smith of Crawford Smith and
Swallow.
Mayor Diodati announced recent events: 2nd Annual KO for Kids
Charity Event took place 100% of funds raised to support Pathstone
Mental health and Box Run Charitable Foundation; Youth Forum hosted
by the Mayor's Youth Advosiry Committee; Water for Life Exhibition
opening at the museum, Hope Awards for Pathstone Mental Health;
Annual Ching Ming Festival; Schools In Bloom recognition ceremony;
Rotary Ribfest; Bee City Designation or the City; Jul and Sel Spa Grand
opening; playground opening Blitz day for opening of 5 city playgrounds;
Marie Henry Bequest left behind a substantial gift to be donated to the
Willoughby Historical Museum.
Canada Day July 1, parade beginning at 11a.m, along Victoria and
Queen street followed by opening ceremonies at 12:30 at City Hall with
live performances and lots of fun.
6 DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a) Recognition of Josh Horton
Mayor Diodati recognizef Josh Horton for his accomplishment on
winning a Provincial Gold Medal at the 2018 Ontario Jiu Jitsu Open.
b) Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee
Erica George and Jacob Zhang, Co -Chairs of MYAC provided Council
with a year end update.
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Jim Mitchinson Scholarship Award
Mayor Diodati, Tom Mitchinson and the Co -Chairs of MYAC made a
cheque presentation to Nandana Parakh from AN Myer, the scholarship
recipient.
c) Niagara Arts Showcase
Phil Lococo, President of Niagara Arts Showcase will address Council
on the upcoming signature event, Carmel Fine Art and Music Fesitval
September 14-16, 2018.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council support the upcoming event
and assist with requests by declaring the Carmel Fine Art and Music
Festival a municipally significant event for the purposes of obtaining
their liquor licence from the AGCO, waive any fees or permits required
for food trucks and parking, extend the noise by-law until 11:00 p.m. on
September 14th and 15th as associated with this event, and provide any
assistance with promotion on the City's website, newsletters and social
media.
Carried Unanimously
d) Allister Young Endowment Fund recipients
Laurie Moffat and Dino Fazio, Co -Chairs introduced the recipients of the
Allister Young Award, Jana Jaros and Aaron Berger.
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R&C-2018-10
Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund 2018 Recipients
The report recommends that Council acknowledge Aaron Berger and
Jana Jaros as the 2018 Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund
recipients.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
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e) Great Wolf Lodge Car Wash
f)
g)
Fire Chief Jim Boutdier and representatives from the Great Wolf Lodge
made a cheque presentation to a representative from Camp Bucko, with
proceeds of the Great Wolf Lodge Car Wash which took place May 31,
2018.
Regional Housing
Karen Fraser addressed Council regarding affordable housing using
Mixed Income Neighbourhood policy.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Joyce Morocco that Council accept the information presented
this evening and forward to the appropriate committee for further
discussion.
Carried Unanimously
Street Hoops Canada
Karen Stearne and Michael Kemp informed Council about their
upcoming 3 on 3 basketball tournament on Friday, July 13, 2018.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the City support the upcoming
Challenge and assist where possible with the following: City bleachers,
streetscape, fire hydrant access, parking permits and advertising for the
upcoming event.
Carried Unanimously
h) New Official Plan
Dave Heyworth, Official Plan - Policy Consultant with the Niagara
Region, and Doug Giles, presented to Council the Region's new Official
Plan.
Councillor Strange left the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Joyce Morocco that Council receive the information
presented.
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Carried Unanimously
i) Police Services Board Update
Bob Gale, Regional Councillor provided Council with information related
to the PSB including an upcoming Indigenous educational event.
1) Integrity Commissioner Report
Janet Leiper, Intergity Commissoner introduced her report on a
Complaint Alleging a Violation of the Code of Conduct for Members of
Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the Integrity Commissioner report
prepared by Janet Leiper, on a Complaint Alleging a Violation of the
Code of Conduct for Members of Council, be accepted.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Joyce Morocco that Council defer the reimbursement of
Councillor loannoni until the Integrity Commissioner can meet with the
City Solicitor to refer to the previous Integrity Commissioner's report
regarding an alleged breach of In Camera Matters and a report be
brought back to Council for their consideration.
Motion Carried with Councillors Kerno and Craitor opposed.
Councillor Campbell left the meeting.
7 PLANNING MATTERS
a) Public Meeting
AM-2017-011, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application
5471, 5491 and 5507 River Road, 4399, 4407, 4413 and 4427 John
Street and Part of River Lane
Proposal: Apartment Building Consisting of Two Towers
Applicant: 5507 River Development Inc. ( Mike Wang)
Agents: Italia Gilberti, Broderick and Partners
Ryan Guetter, Weston Consulting
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Background Report: PBD-2018-32
Italia GIlberti, Broderick & Partners, requested a deferral.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Joyce Morocco that Public Meeting, PBD-2018-32, AM-2017-
011 be deferred to the July 10, 2018 meeting and that the by-laws be
brought forward the same evening.
Carried Unanimously
b) Public Meeting
AM-2018-006, 26CD-11-2018-003
Official Plan and a Zoning By-law Amendment and a Plan of Vacant
Land Condominium.
5906, 5916, 5928-5930 Dunn Street
NNN Construction Ltd. (Nikitenko Alexandre)
Background Report PBD-2018-33
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendment application to add a Special Policy Area designation
to the lands and to rezone them to a site specific Residential Low
Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4), in part, and a site
specific Residential Single Family and Two Family (R2) zone, in
part. To permit a 37 unit townhouse development providing a
density of 45 unit per hectare on the majority of the lands and to
recognize the existing semi-detached dwelling on a part of the
lands, respectively;
2. That the Plan of Vacant Land Condominium be draft approved
subject to the conditions in Appendix A;
3. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plan
as "approved" 20 days after notice of Council's decision has been
given as required by the Planning Act, provided no appeals of the
decision have been lodged;
4. That draft approval be given for three years after which approval
will lapse unless an extension is requested by the developer and
granted by Council; and
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5. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
Condominium Agreement and any required documents to allow
for the future registration of the condominium when all matters
are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
The Director of Planning and Development provided Council with an
overview of the proposed development.
The Public Meeting was Closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that staff approved the report as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
c) Public Meeting
26C D-11-2017-007
Sleek Developments Plan of Vacant Land Condominium
4552 Portage Road
Applicant: Sleek Developments Inc. and APR Investments Ltd.
Agent: Upper Canada Consulting ( Jennifer Vida)
Background Report: PBD-2018-37
Anthony Annunziata, 4536 Portage Road,was in support of the proposal,
expressed some issues that can be addressed at the site plan process.
Jennifer Vida, agent for the applicant, addressed Council and was in
support of the staff report and recommendations.
The Public Meeting was Closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that the report be approved as
recommended and that staff work with the developer and Mr.
Annunziata regarding his concerns.
Carried Unanimously
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d) Public Meeting
Official Plan Amendment No. 118
Grand Niagara Secondary Plan
Background Report: PBD-2018-38
The report recommends the following:
That Council adopt the Grand Niagara Secondary Plan as it is
consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, complies with the
Provincial Growth Plan and the Niagara Region Official Plan, subject to:
1. The 2 km Cytec Arc being extended west outside the plan area
across lands owned by Rand Investments.
2. The zoning of the golf course being changed to a DH
(Development Holding) zone.
3. The Amendment being forwarded to Niagara Region for approval.
John Bacher, 134 Church Street, St. Catharines, expressed concern
with the environmental impacts of this development.
Don Surley, 8126 Fatima Court, is in support of the report.
Jean Grandoni, R R # 1, not in support, expressed concerns with wildlife
in the area.
The Public Meeting was Closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Joyce Morocco that recommendations 1 & 2 of the report be
approved with a friendly amendment that any neighbourhood park be
outside of the 2 km distance separation arc, plus an amendment to the
policy to add the wording "on larger size lots" as well as a policy that
would address the arc outside of the secondary plan area, but on Grand
Niagara Land.
Motion Carried with Councillors loannoni and Craitor opposed.
Councillor Pietranqelo declaring a conflict and Councillor Kerno not
present for vote
8 REPORTS
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a) CD-2018-05 - Niagara Compliance Audit Committee for Municipal
Elections
The report recommends the following:
1. That the City of Niagara Falls, collectively with the Niagara
Region and the other 11 Local Area Municipalities, re-establish
the Niagara Compliance Audit Committee;
2. That the updated Terms of Reference attached as Appendix 1 of
Report CD-2018-05 be approved;
3. That the Acting City Clerk be delegated the authority to make any
legislative or administrative changes to the terms of reference;
4. That the Acting City Clerk be delegated the authority to appoint
members to the 2018 Compliance Audit Committee; and
5. That By-law 2010-137 being a by-law to establish the Niagara
Compliance Audit Committee for the Regional Municipality of
Niagara be repealed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
b) F-2018-22 -Tax Receivables Monthly Report ( April)
The report recommends that Council receive the Monthly Tax
Receivables report for information purposes.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
c) F-2018-23 - Tax Receivables Monthly Report ( May)
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The report recommends that Council receive the Monthly Tax
Receivables report for information purposes.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
d) F-2018-24 - Municipal Accounts
The report recommends that Council approve the municipal accounts
totaling $41,564,303.90 for the period April 5, 2018 to May 30, 2018.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
e) F-2018-25 - 2018 Schedule of Fees for Services
The report recommends that the Schedule of Fees as presented in the
attached schedule, be approved effective July 1, 2018.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
f) F-2018-26 - Low Income Seniors' Water and Property Tax Rebate
The report is recommended for the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved as
recommended.
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g)
Carried Unanimously
L-2018-06 - Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and the City
Amendment of Development Agreement. Our File No. 2016-125
The report recommends the following:
That the City enter into an Development Agreement Amending
Agreement, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Director of
Planning, Building and Development, with the Ontario Lottery and
Gaming Corporation, in order to accommodate the new pedestrian
bridge across Fallsview Boulevard.
That the Mayor, Acting City Clerk and City Solicitor be directed to take
whatever actions and sign whatever documents are required to
complete the Agreement.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
h) MW-2018-10 - Culp Street Watermain and Sanitary Sewer
Replacement and Road Reconstruction ( Corwin Ave to Franklin
Ave)
The report recommends that Council confirm inclusion of the new
sidewalk on south side of the Culp Street, between Corwin Avenue and
Carlton Avenue, as part of the scope of this road reconstruction project.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kim Craitor, Seconded by
Councillor Joyce Morocco that the report be approved with an
amendment that no sidewalk be out in on the south side of Corwin and
the existing sidewalk on the opposite side be repaired.
Carried Unanimously
i) MW-2018-15 - Emergency Third Avenue Sewer Replacement
Jepson Street to McRae Street
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council direct staff to commence engineering investigations
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1)
to develop a solution to the collapsed sewer on Third Avenue
and,
2. That the 2018 Capital Budget be amended to include funding to
support this investigation.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Joyce Morocco that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
PBD-2018-34 - PLC-2018-001, Request for Removal of Part Lot
Control Blocks 77-83 ( inclusive), Plan 59M-441, Warren Woods
Phase 4 Stage 2 Plan of Subdivision. Applicant: GP Empire
Communities ( Niagara) Ltd.
The report recommends that Council approve the request and pass the
by-law included in tonight's agenda to designate Blocks 77-83
(inclusive), Registered Plan 59M-441, 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
k) PBD-2018-35 - DB-2018-002 Deeming By-law Application Lots 1-7
and Lot A, Plan 300 Properties known as 5629-5641 Stanley
Avenue, 5615 Stanley Avenue, 5510 North Street and 5511 Emery
Street. Applicant: 1771069 Ontario Inc.
The report recommends that Council pass the by-law appearing on
tonight's agenda to deem Lots 1-7 and Lot A, Plan 300, to no longer be
within the registered plan of subdivision, to enable them to merge.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
I) PBD-2018-36 - 26-11-2018-02, Proposed Plan of Condominium (
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Standard)
4311 Mann Street, Applicant George Sinclair Construction Group
Ltd. Agent: James Warren (T. Johns Consulting Group Ltd.)
The report recommends the following:
1. That the Plan of Condominium be draft approved subject to the
conditions in Appendix 1.
2. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plan
as "Approved' 20 days after notice of Council's decision has been
given as required by the Planning Act, provided no appeals of the
decision have been lodged.
3. That draft approval be given for three years, after which approval
will lapse unless an extension is requested by the developer and
granted by Council.
4. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
Condominium Agreement and any required documents to allow
for the future registration of the condominium when all matters
are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
m) R&C-2018-05- GNBA Ladies Auxiliary Concession Agreement
The report recommends the following:
1. That the City enter into an Agreement with the Greater Niagara
Baseball Association (GNBA) Ladies Auxiliary to obtain
concession privileges to sell food and refreshments at Oakes
Park, M.F. Kerr Park and W.L Houck Park concession buildings,
April 15 to October 1 for a term of five years.
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute said Licence
Agreement.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kim Craitor, Seconded by
Councillor Joyce Morocco that the report be approved as recommended.
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Carried Unanimously
n) R&C-2018-12 - Recognition of Stamford Township
The report recommends the following:
1. That staff replace the Stamford Green sign to acknowledge the
historic identity of Stamford Township.
2. That this project be referred to the 2019 budget process for
consideration.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kim Craitor, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
o) TS-2018-16 - Dyson Avenue - Heavy Vehicle Restriction
The report recommends that a heavy vehicle prohibition is established
on Dyson Avenue between Ferguson Street and Leader Lane.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
9 COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
a) Clifton Hill BIA - requesting approval of the 2018 budget.
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
b) Fallsview BIA - requesting approval of the 2018 budget
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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
c) Niagara Regional Council Resolution Respecting Taxpayer
Affordability Guidance - requesting Local Area Municipalities develop
Taxpayer Affordability Guidelines.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kim Craitor, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that Council receive and file the
communication.
Carried Unanimously
d) Niagara Falls Community Health Center - requesting approval of 90
minute free parking on Victoria Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION: Refer to staff for report
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the communication be referred to staff.
Carried Unanimously
e) Wellington County and Surrounding Municipalities - requesting
Council support of their appeal to MPAC regarding the assessment of
aggregate properties.
f)
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimously
Niagara Health System- Hepatitis C Care Clinic - requesting July 27,
2018 be proclaimed as " World Hepatitis Day" in the City of Niagara
Falls.
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g)
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimously
Taps Brewing Co Inc - requesting relief of the City's Noise By-law for a
fundraiser event scheduled July 13th, 5:00 p.m. until midnight.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimously
h) Niagara Regional Housing - requesting that the NRH Quarterly reports
be received for information.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimously
Chippawa Volunteer Firefighters Association - requesting relief to
the City's Noise By-law, Waiver of fees for road closure permits and
licensing, and to declare the event of municipal significance to assist
with their liquor licence through the AGCO.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the City grant relief to the noise by-law on
Saturday July 14, 2018 to 11:00 p.m. and waive any fees associated
with the road closure permit for the annual street dance on July 14,
2018.
Carried Unanimously
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Niagara Region - Report on the State of Aggregate Resources in the
Niagara Region.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the communication be received for
information.
Carried Unanimously
k) Niagara Region - Report on Development Applications Monitoring
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the communication be received for
information.
Carried Unanimously
I) Niagara Region - Report on Climate Change Framework
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the communication be received for
information.
Carried Unanimously
m) Niagara Region - Report on the New Regional Official Plan and Growth
Management Program.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the communication be received for
information.
Carried Unanimously
n) Niagara Region - Report on the Waterfront Investment Program 2018
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Funding recommendations.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the communication be received for
information.
Carried Unanimously
o) Town of Pelham -
1) Resolution to the Province requesting a Municipal Audit and
subsequent reply from Minister Bill Mauro.
2) Ombudsman Investigation Report re: September 5, 2017
3) Local Transit Project
P)
q)
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Joyce Morocco to receive and file the communication.
Carried Unanimously
Communication Bill C-36 Protection of Communities and Exploited
Persons Act. - Public requests for Councils consideration.
Recommendation: For the Consideration of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Joyce Morocco to receive and file the communication.
Carried Unanimously
Arif Merani Fundraising Group,Inc - requesting financial support for
the Arif Merani BBQ event taking place Sunday August 26, 2018.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council support the event by
purchasing 9 tickets and attending where possible.
Carved Unanimously
r) Niagara Falls Public Library - That Council approve Kathy Tsiantoulas
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to serve on the Library Board to replace Eric Sheridan.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the communication be approved and that
Kathy Tsiantoulas be appointed to the Library Board for the remainder of
the term.
Carried Unanimously
s) On -Street Parking Permits — Mr. Rekrut, resident of Niagara Falls is
requesting Council consider providing nine (9) overnight on -street
parking permits for the use of all occupants within his residence.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the communication be referred to staff.
Carried Unanimously
t) MNP Corporate Finance Inc, - Cnada Games Torch Relay will be
making a stop in Niagara and nominations will be accepted until June
30th, 2018.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the communication be received for
information.
Carried Unanimously
10 RATIFICATION OF IN CAMERA MATTERS
a) R&C-2018-11
MacBam Community Centre Revised Cafe Agreement
The report recommends that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to act on the behalf of the City to execute the revised lease agreement
with 1939099 Ontario Corp, Vince and Catherine Moyer, the new cafe
operators at the iVtacBainCommunity Centre.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the recommendation be approved.
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 Kerrio that the by-laws be given a first reading. Carried
Unanimously
2018-59 A by-law to accept a bequest from Marie Henry to the
Willoughby Historical Museum.
2018-60 A by-law to change the name of Livingstone Street to
Livingston Street
2018-61 A by-law to fees and charges for various services, licences and
publications for the City of Niagara Falls.
2018-62 A by-law to designate Blocks 77-83(inclusive), Registered Plan
59M-441, not be subject to part -lot control (PLC-2018-001).
2018-63 A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to
regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited, Loading
Zones, Pedestrian Crossovers)
2018-64 A by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with the
Greater Niagara Baseball Association (GNBA) Ladies Auxiliary to obtain
concession privileges to sell food and refreshments at Oakes Park, M.F.
Kerr Park and W.L. Houck Park concession buildings, from April 15 to
October 1 for a term of five years.
2018-65 A by-law to designate Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and A, Plan 300,
to be deemed not to be within a registered plan of subdivision (DB-2018-
002).
2018-66 A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the
Lands for a 7 unit townhouse dwelling (AM-2017-023).
2018-67 A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the
Lands for a 4 unit on street townhouse dwelling (AM-2018-007).
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2018-68 A by-law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 118 to
the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan (OPA No. 118).
2018-69 A by-law to adopt ratify and confirm the actions of City Council
at its meeting held on the 19th day of June, 2018.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by
Councillor Kerrio that the by-laws be given a second and third reading.
Carried Unanimously
11 NEW BUSINESS
a) King Road / Morningstar
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kim Craitor, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that street lights be installed at the
intersection.
Motion Carried
with Councillor Kerno declaring a conflict
b) Starbucks - St. James Ave/Thorold Stone Road
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kim Craitor, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that staff report back on the City's options
for the future development of this property.
c) Councillor Kerno left the meeting for the evening.
Recognition of Al Fagan
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that Al Fagan's name be referred to staff for
recognition, possible street naming etc.
d) Wetlands/Environmental Woodland areas
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that staff report back on all lands in the City.
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Carried Unanimously
e) Youth Mental Health Center
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that a resolution be sent to the Region outlining
importance of having the Centre along the route of the transit hubs.
f) Artificial Turf - Neighbourhood Parks
g)
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that staff report back on the plan to replace wood
chips in existing parks to the artificial turf.
Carried Unanimously
Glenqate Park Petition - Tennis Courts
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that staff have a neighbourhood meeting with
residents and Council be included and staff report back with
recommendations
Carried Unanimously
h) Millennium Trail Connections
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that staff report back with an update on status of
the three trails.
Carried Unanimously
GNBA
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that batting cages be purchased with OLG funds.
Carried Unanimously
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1)
Walk for Down Syndrome
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the invitation for the upcoming walk in
September be circulated to all of Council.
Carried Unanimously
k) Ava Pietrangelo
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Ava Pietrangelo be recognized at a
future Council meeting.
Carried Unanimously
I) Girls Atom Hockey
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that the Girls Atom Hockey team, coached by
Matt Masterson be recognized for their provincial bronze medal and that
the matter be referred to staff and the rec committee for future
recognition of the team.
Carried Unanimously
m) Millennium Clock
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that staff investigate and report back on all
options regarding the future maintenace including possibility of
relocating the clock; and that Paisley Janvary-Pool be consulted.
Carried Unanimously
12 ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that the Council meeting be adjourned at p.m.
Carried Unanimously
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