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12/11/2018COUNCIL PRESENT: COUNCIL ABSENT: MINUTES City Council Meeting Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Council Chambers 5:00 PM Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Wayne Thomson, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and Councillor Lori Lococo COUNCIL LATE: 1 IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL 4:00 P.M. a) Property Matter 2 CALL TO ORDER a) 0 Canada sung by Alexis Bowman 3 ADOPTION OF MINUTES a) Council Minutes of November 13, 2018. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio that the minutes of November 13, 2018 be approved as recommended. Motion Carried with Councillors Dabrowski and Lococo abstaining. 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) No Disclosures 5 MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences to former Councillor Norm Puttick City Council December 11, 2018 on the passing of his step -sister, Margaret Vanderburg, family of Robert (Barney) Barnes, retired City employee; Elaine Derbyshire, mother of firefighter Jason Hudson and Teresa Wilson, wife of Al Wilson of Transportation Department. Mayor Diodati advised of the following events: Grand opening "Illy Bistro" at Commisso's; Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Annual General Meeting; EarIyON Art Exhibit 2018 Firefighters Recruit Graduation; Santa Clause Parade; Greetings at Lativa 100 Illumination event Opry Niagara's Annual Toys for tots Greetings at Zonta kick off 16 days of activism; Grand opening -Colour Me Crazy Hair Salon; Greetings at Closing Ceremony for Cascades of Fire and 2nd Annual Niagara Social Awards. Congratulations to the new Council 2019-2022 and welcome to newest Councillors Dabrowski and Lococo. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year' The next meeting of Council will place, Tuesday, January 15, 2018. 6 DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS a) PBD-2018-76 Review of Provincial Cannabis Licensing Act, 2018 and Ontario Regulation 468.18 The report recommends the following: 1. That Council determine whether to stay in or opt out of the Provincial Retail Cannabis Store program: 2. That if Council does not opt out, Council adopt the attached Municipal Policy Statement on Cannabis for the purpose of reviewing and commenting on licence applications. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Carolynn loannoni that the report be deferred to the January 15, 2019 meeting of Council; and have an open public discussion on the review of the Provincial Cannabis Licensing Act; and that staff send a resolution to the Province emphasising the municipalities have more control and involvement on the issue dealing with licensing, location of retail; and have staff report back on where it can be smoked and consumed. Carried Unanimously City Council December 11, 2018 b) Chippawa Dock Committee Dan Tibbs, Chairman, Chippawa Public Docks Committee, made a presentation Council. c) MW-2018-32 - Chippawa Public Boat Dock Assumption ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that report MW-2018-32 be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously d) Affordable Housing Hugo Cheshire from the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce and Lori Beech from Bethlehem Housing made a presentation to Council. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the matter be referred to the strategic priority session in January. Carried Unanimously e) Affordable Housing - "1-2-3-Exit" Deb Nanson would like to address Council on the issues of Homelessness and Affordable Housing, namely the "1-2-3-Exit" project. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell that a resolution be sent to MPP Wayne Gates to address the Residential Tenancies Act. Carried Unanimously ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo staff work with Project Share and bring back a report about a $20,000 fund for full time staff. Carried Unanimously 7 PLANNING MATTERS City Council December 11, 2018 a) Public Meeting AM-2018-022, City Initiated Zoning Amendment General Amendments to Zoning By-law No. 79-200 Additional Regulations with Respect to regarding Second Units in Accessory Buildings and Housekeeping Amendments with Respect to the Term Family. Background Report: PBD-2018-73 The report recommends the following: That Council approve the City initiated amendment to undertake housekeeping amendments to Zoning By-law No. 79-200 with respect to the term "family" and to add regulations with respect to second units in accessory buildings, as outlined in this report; and that Council pass the related amending by-laws included on tonight's agenda. The Public Meeting was Closed. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kerno, seconded by Councillor Lococo that the report be approved Carried Unanimously b) Public Meeting AM-2018-021, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 3970 Welland Street Applicant City of Niagara Falls Proposal: To rezone lands to a site specific Open Space (OS) zone and add Day Nursery to the List of Permitted Uses. Background Report: PBD-2018-74 The report recommends the following: Council approve the City initiated Zoning By-law amendment application to rezone the lands a site specific Open Space (OS) zone to recognize its use as a park add a day nursery to the list of permitted uses and recognize the reduced front yard setbacks for the two existing accessory buildings; and Council pass the amending by-law appearing in Council's agenda to implement the amendment. City Council December 11, 2018 The Public meeting was Closed. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Thomson that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously 8 REPORTS a) CAO-2018-08 - Appointment of Integrity Commissioner The report recommends that Janet Leiper be re -appointed to act as the Integrity Commissioner for the City of Niagara Falls until December 31, 2019. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved. Carried Unanimously b) CD-2018-06 - 2019 Council Schedule The report recommends that Council approve the proposed 2019 meeting schedule. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved. Carried Unanimously c) CD-2018-07 City Representation to the NPCA Board The report recommends that for the information of Council. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Lococo that the report be approved. Motion Carried with Councillor Campbell declaring a conflict. d) F-2018-37 - Monthly Tax Receivables Report - October The report recommends that Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Dabrowski that the report be approved. Carried Unanimously e) F-2018-38 - Approval of Interim 2019 Spending Limits g) City Council December 11, 2018 The report recommends that, in the absence of an adopted 2019 General Purposes Budget and Municipal Utility budget, City Council approves that City departments be allowed to incur costs to a level of 50% of the departments' expenditure budget of the prior year. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved. Carried Unanimously F-2018-42 - Council IT Provisions and Reimbursement Policy The report recommends that Council adopt the attached proposed policy with respect to Council IT Provisions and Reimbursement. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved. Carried Unanimously IS-2018-02 - Naming and Renaming of Parks and Streets The report recommends that for the information of Council. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved. Motion Defeated with Councillors loannoni, Pietrangelo, Kerno, Lococo and Dabrowski opposed ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by City Council December 11, 2018 Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the two names be put forward and advanced for consideration for street signs. Carried Unanimously h) L-2018-08 Scotiabank Convention Centre Licence Renewal Agreement — (Recreational) The Minister of Government and Consumer Services Our File No. 2006-259 The report recommends the following: 1. That the City enter into a Licence Renewal Agreement - (Recreational) with Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by The Minster of Government and Consumer Services, for a term ending April 30, 2024, for the purpose of the continued maintenance of the hydro corridor located adjacent to the Scotiabank Convention Centre lands 2. That the Mayor and Acting City Clerk be authorized to execute the aforementioned Licence Renewal Agreement on behalf of the City. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved. Carried Unanimously 1) L-2018-09 Committee of Adjustment Consent Application B-2018- 005 6660 Hawkins Street, Niagara Falls Deeming By-law Our File No. 2018-157 1) The Council recommends that for the information of Council. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved. Carried Unanimously MW-2018-29 Lease Agreement Renewal with Portage Road Holdings Stamford Medical Clinic (4256 Portage Road) City Council December 11, 2018 The report recommends that Council authorize the renewal of a lease agreement with Portage Road Holdings Limited (Stamford Medical Clinic) to accommodate parking on City -owned lands. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved. Carried Unanimously k) MW-2018-30 Firemen's Park Improvements Budget Request The report recommends that the report be received and that the funding request be referred to the 2019 Capital Budget review process. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved. Carried Unanimously I) MW-2018-31 License Renewal Amendment Agreement with the District School Board of Niagara — Princess Margaret School (6624 Culp Street) The report recommends that Council authorize the renewal of a lease agreement with the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) for the use of the parking lot at A.G. Bridge Park for the purposes of a drop-off/pick- up point for students attending Princess Margaret School. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved. Carried Unanimously m) PBD-2018-72 Program Extension for the Downtown, Historic Drummondville and City -Wide Community Improvement Plans The report recommends that Council support one year extension to the Downtown, Historic Drummondville and City -Wide Brownfields Community Improvement Plans to December 31, 2019 as outlined in this report and that a copy of this report be forwarded to the Niagara Region. City Council December 11, 2018 ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio that the report be approved. Carried Unanimously n) PBD-2018-75 26CD-11-2018-006, Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium Modification to Draft Plan Approval 8273 Tulip Tree Drive Applicant: Imagine Townhomes GP Inc. Agent: Upper Canada Consulting (Jennifer Vida) The report recommends the following: 1. That subject to subsection 51(47) of the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O. Council consider passing the resolution on tonight's agenda to deem the changes requested by Imagine Townhomes GP Inc. to the subject Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium to be minor and to determine that no further notice is required; 2. That the modified Plan of Vacant Land Subdivision be draft approved subject to the modified conditions in Appendix A; and 3. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the modified 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. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved. Carried Unanimously o) R&C-2018-17 Seniors Advisory Committee p) The report recommends that Council approve the Terms of Reference for the Seniors Advisory Committee (SAC). ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Carolynn loannoni that the report be approved. Carned Unanimously TS-2018-27 Regulatory Sign Installations in New Subdivisions q) City Council December 11, 2018 The report recommends that the regulatory signs outlined in this report be approved for the Miller Road South Estates subdivision and the second phase (fourth stage) of the Chippawa West subdivision. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio that the report be approved. Carried Unanimously TS-2018-28 - Front Street - Parking Review The report recommends that the parking prohibition, in effects from Monday to Friday, on the northwest side of Front Street from a point 37 metres southwest of Portage Road and a point 77 metres southwest of Portage Road be removed. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio that the report be approved. Carried Unanimously r) TS-2018-29 Kalar Road between McLeod Road & Buckeye Crescent Parking and Traffic By-laws The report recommends the following: 1. That "no parking' restrictions are posted on both sides of Kalar Road between McLeod Road and Buckeye Crescent; 2. That "no standing" restrictions are posted at all transit stops located on Kalar Road between McLeod Road and Buckeye Crescent; and 3. That the bicycle lanes on both sides of Kalar Road between McLeod Road and Buckeye Crescent be designated by municipal by-law. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved. Carried Unanimously s) TS-2018-30 - Disabled Warning Signs City Council December 11, 2018 The report recommends that the Disabled Warning Sign pilot project become a permanent program. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by Councillor Carolynn loannoni that the report be approved. Carried Unanimously t) TS-2018-31 Bus Terminal Lease Agreement The report recommends the following: 1. That the lease with Trentway Wagar Inc. for the sale of bus tickets within the Bus Terminal be approved for two (2) years, with an option to extend the agreement for an additional year. 2. The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the required agreements. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved. Carried Unanimously 9 COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK a) Canadian Blood Services - Would like to inform Council and staff of the upcoming clinic at the Optimist Club, Monday December 31st 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; and support by way of advertising the clinic on the City's website. Recommendation: For the Information of Council ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the communication be approved. Carried Unanimously b) The French Catholic School Board - ( Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir) requesting a Flag raising for September 25, 2019 to celebrate Franco - Ontarians Day. Recommendation: For the Approval of Council ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by City Council December 11, 2018 Councillor Vince Kerrio that the communication be approved. Carried Unanimously c) Municipal Voters' List - The Town of Kearney had concerns over the quality of the recent Municipal Voter's List and has recently shown their support for a solution to the way that the Voters' List is created and managed The Town is requesting similar support from all Ontario municipalities for the re-establishment of the multi -stakeholder working group between the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Ministry of Finance, AMCTO, MPAC and Elections Ontario. Recommendation: For Council's Consideration and Support. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that the communication be approved. Carried Unanimously d) Artists Against Racism - requesting funding for their National Indigenous Billboard and Bus Shelter advertising campaign and Public Service Announcements. Recommendation: Refer to staff ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the communication be referred to staff. Carried Unanimously e) Meals on Wheels - is requesting funding of $1000 to be used for their 50th Anniversary celebration dinner for volunteers. Recommendation: Refer to Staff ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that the funding of $1000.00 be granted. Carried Unanimously ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell that the $1000.request be approved and that an advance of $20, 000 prorated on a monthly basis be granted to fund a full time staff person for the Out of the Cold program. f) g) City Council December 11, 2018 Carried Unanimously City of St. Catharines - has forwarded a copy of a recent motion passed by their Council to request the Province to appoint a Supervisor for Conservation authorities. Recommendation: For the Information of Council. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange to received and file the communication. Carried Unanimously Thundering Waters - Email correspondence Recommendation: For the Information of Council ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell that the correspondence be deferred to the January 15, 2019 Council Meeting and to have the matter listed as a topic for discussion. Also that the representation from the developer and that of the NPCA be invited to attend. Carried Unanimously h) Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Letter from Minister Steve Clark regarding an information update to the Municipal Reporting Burden. The Ministry is establishing a working group to confirm that the reporting requirements for small municipalities are appropriate. Recommendation: For the Information of Council. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the communication be approved. Carried Unanimously 10 RATIFICATION OF IN CAMERA 11 RESOLUTIONS a) WHEREAS Council determined that the proposed change to the City Council December 11, 2018 conditions of approval of the plan of condominium would permit Imagine Townhomes GP Inc. to reduce the number of condominium units from 37 to 36. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that subject to subsection 51(47) of the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O Council deems the change in the conditions of approval of the plan of condominium minor and exempts the requirement for circulating a written notice. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Carolynn loannoni that the resolution be approved. Carried Unanimously b) Niagara Falls Hydro Holding Corporation (HOLDCO) WHEREAS the Board shall consist of those persons elected as Councillors o fthe Shareholder, together with the Mayor of the Shareholder; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the nine (9) directors to be selected by the Shareholder for the current term of Council be as follows' Mayor James M. Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Chris Deabrowski, Councillor Carolynn loannion Councillor Vince A. Kerno, Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange and Councillor Wayne Thomson. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Carolynn loannoni that the communication 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 Dabrowski that the by-laws be given a first reading Carried Unanimously A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200 to recognize the use of the Lands as a park and add a day nursery to the list of permitted uses on the Lands (AM-2018-021). City Council December 11, 2018 A by-law to amend By-law No. 2018-42, to eliminate a change made by that by-law, and to amend By-law No. 79-200, to add and remove language (AM-2018-022). A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to add language to address accessory buildings (AM-2018-022). 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 appoint an auditor. A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited) A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000 being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited, Stopping Prohibited, Standing Prohibited) A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited, Stop Signs at Intersections) A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited) A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 11th day of December, 2018. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio that the by-laws be read a second and third time and passed. Carried Unanimously 12 NEW BUSINESS a) Sports Tourism Fund ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council be notified when approaching that maximum dollars set aside for this fund. City Council December 11, 2018 Carried Unanimously b) Bus Passes ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by Councillor Carolynn loannoni that staff investigate the process whereby those less fortunate in our community can obtain a pass that would allow them bus service at no cost above and beyond what presently exists. Carried Unanimously c) Programs ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by Councillor Carolynn loannoni staff come back with information regarding available services/courses/programs for the less fortunate. Carried Unanimously d) Toys for Kids Councillor Strange informed Council of the upcoming Ronald McDonald toy drive and asked for the support of Council in advertising the fundraiser on the City's website. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the Ronald McDonald Toy Drive be advertised on the City's website. Carried Unanimously 13 ADJOURNMENT a) Adjournment ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that the meeting be adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Carried Unanimously City Council December 11, 2018 egiv C " Clerk