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� City Council Meeting Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Council Chambers (Zoom
,AN ,Avr. App) 1:00PM.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Thomson, Councillor Wayne Campbell,
Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Lori Lococo,
Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
COUNCIL ABSENT: Councillor Carolynn loannoni
STAFF PRESENT: Erik Nickel, Kathy Moldenhauer, Mat Bilodeau, Serge Felicetti, Marianne Tikky
Tiffany Clark, Chief Jim Boutilier, Alex Herlovitch, Trent Dark, Ed Lustig, Bill
Matson, Ken Todd, Heather Ruzylo
1. CALL TO ORDER
0 Canada - Performed by: Ella Sacco (Recorded version)
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2.1. Council Minutes of April 2, 2020
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the minutes of April 2, 2020 be
approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
3. 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 Wayne Campbell indicated a pecuniary interest to Report: F-
2020-13.
b) Councillor Victor Pietrangelo indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque
#00274-0001 and to cheque #00269-0009, both payable to NCDSB
(employer).
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c) Councillor Lori Lococo indicated a pecuniary interest to the following
cheques:
• Cheque #436053, dated March 5, 2020 for $377.24.(Payable to
herself)
• Cheque #435918, dated February 27, 2020 for$115.34. (Payable
to herself)
• Cheque #435762, dated February 20, 2020 for $24,866.67
(Payable to Project Share, sits on board as a resident).
• Cheque #436760, dated April 1, 2020 for $24,866.67 (Payable to
Project Share, sits on board as a resident).
• Cheque #435737, dated February 20, 2020 for $2,333.33
(Payable to Niagara Falls Art Gallery, sits on board as a
resident).
• Cheque #436736, dated April 1st, 2020 for $2,333.33 (Payable to
Niagara Falls Art Gallery, sits on board as a resident).
d) Mayor Diodati indicated a pecuniary interest to the following cheques:
• Cheque #436171
• Cheque #436373
• Cheque #435977
• Cheque #435663
• Cheque #435892
• Cheque #436709
4. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences on the passing of Pat Kelly, a well-
loved boxing coach, member of the Sports Wall of Fame and mentor of
Councillor Mike Strange; Sam Micielli, brother of Tony Micielli, from
Arenas; Charlie Hudson, Uncle of Marianne Tikky of our Municipal
Works Department; Mike Ciolfi, Ward 1 Councillor, Town of Pelham;
Enid Shaw, Aunt of former Councillor Joyce Morocco and John
Morocco, retired employee; Bill McMullan, Father of former St.
Catharines Mayor, Brian McMullan.
b) • Mayor Diodati shared some COVID-19 good news stories:
• Community coming together in a big way!
• McCall MacBain Foundation donations
o John and Marcy McCall MacBain
o Unsolicited donations
o 3 deserving charities:
• $125,000 Project Share
• $100,000 YWCA
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• $25,000 "The Soup Kitchen" Niagara Falls
Community Outreach
• Many of our local businesses and community groups are sharing
the "Crush the Curve" message on signs and on social media -
letting people know that they have a role in making our
community safe!
• Vann Media and Pattison Signs have generously donated space
and printing for billboards, marquis and roving signage to help
spread the word.
• Other community donations:
o Destination Niagara raises $20,000 to put toward Personal
Protective Equipment.
o Evertrust Development Group donates $20,000 to Project
Share.
o Marineland Canada donates more than 2,000 masks to
community organizations.
o Signature Signs donates 200 masks to local retirement
residence.
o Johnny Rocco's donates more than 3,000 hot pizzas on-
site for health care and front-line workers.
o Niagara Industrial Association raises $110,000 for Niagara
Health Foundation COVID-19 hospital equipment.
o Rotary Club of Niagara Falls contributes $3,000 to
purchase personal protective equipment for workers at
Salvation Army Eventide Home.
Mayor's Back to Business COVID Recovery Team
Mayor Diodati requested the support of Council to strike a new team to
lead us through the next phase of recovery and action in Niagara Falls:
Mayor's Back to Business COVID Recovery Team.
• defining a path for the weeks, months and years ahead.
• looking at everything from new workplace norms with physical
distancing and sanitization to
• an economic recovery plan for Niagara Falls that includes
business support and stimulation for the economy.
• more than defining a new set of best practices but
instead,outlining a vision for where we want to be in 2021, 2022
and beyond - and how we are going to get there.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council support the creation of a new team
to lead us through the next phase of recovery and action in Niagara
Falls: Mayor's Back to Business COVID Recovery Team.
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Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
c) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at
1:00 PM (new start time).
5. PLANNING MATTERS
5.1. PBD-2020-24
26T-11-2020-001 & 26C D-11-2020-001
Draft Plans of Subdivision and
Common Elements Condominium Applications
5820 Robinson Street
Owner: 1746362 Ontario Corp.
The report recommends the following:
1. That the Plan of Subdivision of 5820 Robinson Street be draft
approved subject to the conditions in the attached Appendix A.
2. That the Plan of Common Elements Condominium of 5820
Robinson Street be draft approved subject to the conditions in the
attached Appendix B.
3. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plans
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.
5. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
Subdivision and Condominium Agreements and any required
documents to allow for the future registration of the subdivision
and condominium when all matters are addressed to the
satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning,Building and Development, gave an
overview of the background report PBD-2020-24.
The Public Meeting was closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended.
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Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.1. 2020 Water/Wastewater Budget - City of Niagara Falls (Presentation
and budget added)
Tiffany Clark, Director of Finance, presented the City of Niagara Falls'
2020 Utility Budget to Council.
The report recommends the following:
1.That Council approve the 2020 Water and Wastewater Budget and
associated rates, as presented.
2.That Council approve converting one —6 month Casual/Seasonal
Labourer to one full time labourer in the water budget to assist with
trench maintenance.
3.That Council approve converting one — 6 month Casual/Seasonal
Labourer to one full time labourer in the wastewater budget to assist
with trench maintenance.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that the report/presentation be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
6.2. COVID-19 Pandemic - Service Level Update & Options
(Presentation added)
Erik Nickel, Director of Municipal Works, along with Kathy Moldenhauer,
Director of Recreation & Culture, presented an update to Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council supports the staff
recommendations concerning the sports fields.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that through the Emergency Operations
Control Group (EOCG) meetings, staff will use its discretion to continue
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its work regarding the beautification programs with priority on higher
visibility B/A and tourist core areas.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council receive the "preliminary
financial projections" for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
7. REPORTS
7.1. F-2020-13
Annual Statement of Remuneration and Expenses
The report recommends for the information of Municipal Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council receives the report for
information and that staff report back further to show the number of
meetings held by Council and Council Member attendance.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Wayne Campbell declared a conflict
and Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the vote).
7.2. MW-2020-08(Report added)
Municipal Service Centre Site Remediation and Building Repairs
The report recommends that City Council receive for information report
MW-2020-08 regarding the Municipal Service Centre Remediation and
Repairs; and further;
That Council authorize a 2021 pre-budget allocation of$2,125,000 for
the purpose of site remediation and building repairs; and further;
That Council authorize the Director of Municipal Works/City Engineer to
exercise the emergency purchasing provisions of the Supply and
Services Bylaw in order to expedite all efforts related to regaining
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occupancy of the main Municipal Service Centre building.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
7.3. TS-2020-10
Garner Estates — Speed Control Review
It is recommended that the following report be received for the
information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the report be deferred until we are able
to have public participate at a Council meeting.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
8. 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.
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-2020-15
Monthly Tax Receivables Report— March
The report recommends that Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables
report for information purposes.
F-2020-16
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Municipal Accounts
The report recommends that Council approve the municipal accounts totaling
$55,022,686.21 for the period of February 18, 2020 to April 6, 2020.
F-2020-17
Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes
Under Section 357 and 358 of The Municipal Act, 2001
The report recommends 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.
R&C-2020-06
Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund 2020 Recipient
The report recommends that Council acknowledge Leona Skye Grandmond as
the 2020 Aliister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund recipient.
Councillor Lori Lococo requested that Report R&C-2020-06 (Allister
Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund 2020 Recipient), be pulled to
allow Councillor Lococo to congratulate the recipient, Allister Young in further
detail.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that Report R&C-2020-06 be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the vote).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the remainder of the reports under the
Consent Agenda be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the vote).
9. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
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9.1. Regional Report: Consideration of City of Niagara Falls
Withdrawing from Regional Waste Management Services
RECOMMENDATION: That Council consider the motions in the
attached report for endorsement.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council endorse the recommendation in
the report from the Region.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
9.2. Regional Emergency Operations Centre - Update
The attached correspondence was provided to Regional Council and
has been sent to all local municipalities for information.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
9.3. Regional Niagara -Various Correspondence
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
9.4. Town of Midland - Resolution - Financial Aid Plan
Letter to Prime Minister regarding a financial aid plan.
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RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
9.5. Skyline Living
Skyline Living is seeking financial support in the form of a rend subsidy
for their tenants across Canada.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council call upon the Federal government
to increase funding to families that need rental housing security.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that Council call upon the Federal government to
increase funding to families that need rental housing security.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
9.6. Flag-Raising Request- Italian Heritage Month -June
Request to raise the Italian flag for the 10th Anniversary of the Italian
Heritage Month on Friday, June 5th, 2020.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council Approve the request.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that Council approve the request to raise the
Italian flag for the 10th Anniversary of the Italian Heritage Month on
Friday, June 5, 2020.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
9.7. Closed (In-Camera) Meeting Investigation - Letter from Ontario
Ombudsman
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information recognizing that the investigation
determined that Council's closed session discussion on July 29, 2019,
came within the Act's closed meeting exception for information supplied
in confidence by another level of government and did not contravene the
Act's in-camera voting prohibition.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
10. RESOLUTIONS
None to report.
11. BY-LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-
law listed for Council consideration.
2020- A by-law to authorize the payment of$55,022,686.21 for General
34 - Purposes.
2020- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2000-68, to remove the requirement of
35 - parkland dedication for any development and redevelopment of land for
residential purposes within any Community Improvement Plan area of
the City.
2020- A by-law respecting the conveyance of land for park purposes and being
36 - a by-law to repeal and replace By-law No. 98-151, By-law No. 98-275
and By-law No. 2006-73 (updated).
2020- A by-law to provide for the conveyance of land to the City for park
37 - purposes as a condition of development, redevelopment and subdivision
of land for residential purposes.
2020- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2019-16, being a by-law to provide for
38 - citizen appointments to certain Committees and Boards.
2020- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2019-17, being a by-law to provide for
39 - Council Member appointments to certain Boards, Commissions and
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Committees.
2020- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
40 - meeting held on the 21st day of April, 2020.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the by-laws be read a first, second and
third time and passed and to further direct staff to communicate to
Council the 2 vacancies that are currently available for the Council
Appointments.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
12. NEW BUSINESS
a) 5G Technology
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that Council direct Staff to come back with a
report or a presentation from experts as to what the City of Niagara Falls
should be doing with respect to concerns with 5G technology including
additional information that may be available from Health Canada.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
13. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL
13.1. Resolution to go In-Camera
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council enter into an In-Camera session.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
15. ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the meeting be adjourned at 3:25 PM.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote)_
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City Clerk
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