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City Council Meeting
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Council Chambers
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COUNCIL PRESENT:
Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor
Wayne Thomson, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Councillor Lori Lococo,
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo (Chambers)
Councillor Wayne Campbell (via Zoom app)
COUNCIL ABSENT: Councillor Carolynn loannoni
STAFF PRESENT: Bill Matson, Shawn Oatley (Chambers)
Ken Todd, Ed Lustig, Tiffany Clark, Erik Nickel, Trent Dark, Jim Boutilier, Alex
Herlovitch, Serge Felicetti, Kathy Moldenhauer (via Zoom app)
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1. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL
1.1. In -Camera Resolution
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council enter into an In -Camera session.
Carried Unanimously
2. CALL TO ORDER
O Canada: Olivia McCloy (recorded version)
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1. Council Minutes of October 6, 2020
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the minutes of October 6, 2020 be
approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimous
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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) Mayor Diodati indicated a pecuniary interest to cheques #440244,
#441220 and #440795, all payable to himself.
b) Councillor Chris Dabrowski indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque
#441214 in the amount of $190.30, payable to himself.
c) Councillor Vince Kerrio indicated a conflict of interest to item #10.6
(Letter from Niagara Falls Canada Hotel Association) and to item #10.10
(Fallsview BIA contribution agreement).
d) Councillor Victor Pietrangelo indicated a pecuniary interest to cheques
#00308-0007 and #00307-0008, payable to Niagara Catholic District
School Board (employer) and to cheque #00307-0005 (payable to
DSBN).
e) Councillor Carolynn loannoni indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque
#441260, payable to herself for internet reimbursement.
f) Councillor Wayne Campbell indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque
#440452, payable to himself.
g) Councillor Lori Lococo indicated a pecuniary interest to the following
cheques:
• Cheque # 440481, dated September 9, 2020 for $122.12.
(Payable to herself)
• Cheque # 441278, dated October 7, 2020 for $172.12. (Payable
to herself)
• Cheque #440859, dated September 23rd, 2020 for $2,333.34
(payable to Niagara Falls Art Gallery as she sits on the board).
Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict of interest to item #10.9 on the
agenda: Downtown BIA - Slate of Officers Update
Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict of interest to Item #10.11:
Proclamation Request from Downtown BIA ((outstanding employment
issue for spouse).
5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
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a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences on the passing of Maria Mignelli,
mother of Carmen Mignelli, formerly of our Building Department.
b) Mayor Diodati acknowledged Councillor Victor Pietrangelo's Birthday on
Saturday, October 24th.
c) Mayor Diodati provided the following community updates and events:
• Grand Re -opening of Athena Beauty Spa
o also attended by Councillor Strange.
Sleep Cheap, Charities Reap
• 17th Annual
• Already raised more than $2 million for charity
• Modified this year/measures in place to ensure a safe stay
• Felt it was important to continue the tradition
o as many charities facing challenges to meet their
fundraising targets
o they need the funds more than ever
• As always - ONLY open to Niagara residents
• Reservations start Friday, October 23rd at 9:00 AM
• Stay period is Sunday, November 15th to Saturday, November
21 st.
• Find all of the details online at niagarafalls.ca
Spooky Awards
• Entries for Hallowen'en Spooky Award houses are now closed.
• All submitted entries are now listed for judging!
• Categories include:
o "Best Effects" and
o "People's Choice" (voted by the public)
• Residents can follow the "Spooky Map" posted online beginning
tomorrow.
• Find the map and details at niagarafalls.ca
• Simply follow the map around the City to see all of the entries.
• Cast your vote of your favourite display.
• Voting closes Saturday, October 31st at 11:59 PM.
Hallowe'en
• Reminder that Hallowe'en is still on!
• Trick of Treating safely includes:
o Wearing a mask (if you're asking for candy or giving it out)
o Travelling in groups from your household or bubble
o Washing your hands often
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Remembrance Day
• On Wednesday, November at 10:45 AM.
• We will combine the 2 community services of Chippawa and the
City Service normally held at the Gale Centre in one observance.
• Respecting Provincial COVID restrictions
• Onsite attendance limited to invited participants only
• Virtual live -streamed ceremony
• Community can follow along online.
• All of the details and the link to the live ceremony will be posted
at niagarafalls.ca.
Volunteer Awards
• Will be held virtually this year.
• An opportunity for groups and organizations to nominate
deserving volunteers to be recognized by the community.
• Check out our BeNF Award nominations.
o For ANYONE who did a good deed during COVID, like:
■ Mask sewing, picking up groceries, cutting a lawn,
bringing someone food, caring for someone or
calling
■ Anything that helped get someone through the
pandemic
o Nominating someone is easy
o Click on the form on our city website: niagarafalls.ca
o Submit the name of someone who did something great so
they can be recognized!
New Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade Drive Through
• Saturday, November 14th from 3-5 PM.
• Entertainment all along Queen Street, downtown Niagara Falls.
• Like a reverse parade - where you move, and the entertainment
lines the streets!
• Vehicles may being lining up at 2 PM along Victoria Avenue in
parking spaces on the East side of the street
• Volunteers will direct overflow vehicles
• If you don't have a vehicle, then ride the free "Santa Shuttle" to
enjoy the parade (pick-up & drop-off at Queen & Valley Way)
• All of the details on the City's website!
• Non-perishable food donations for Project Share.
d) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17th,
2020 at 4:00 PM.
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6. APPOINTMENT / PRESENTATION
6.1. Update from Regional Councillors
Niagara Regional Councillor Bob Gale and Niagara Regional Councillor
Peter Nicholson updated Council on various Niagara Regional projects
and issues.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the City ask the Region for a motion to
reconsider the award of tender regarding the liquid biosolids and
residuals management program and to have the appropriate Regional
staff come to a future Council meeting to address the questions and
explain how the decision was made to award the contract.
Carried Unanimously
7. PLANNING MATTERS
7.1. PBD -2020-66
AM -2020-008, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
6546 McLeod Road and Lands at the South-West Corner of McLeod
Road and Wilson Street
Proposal: Two, 3.5 Storey Apartment Buildings with a Total of 27
Units
Applicant: Laylen Development Corp. (Priscilla Facey-Castaneda)
Agent: Heather Sewell, Niagara Planning Group
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application
to rezone the and a site specific residential Apartment 5C Density
(R5C) zone to permit two, 3.5 storey apartment buildings with a
total of 27 units, subject to the regulations outlined in this report.
2. That Council approve the request to pass a by-law to deem Lots
1, 2, and 3, Plan 85 and Part of Lot 1, Plan 207 to not be in a plan
of subdivision and that this by-law be placed on Council's agenda
at the same time as the amending zoning by-law.
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building and Development, gave
an overview of the background report PBD -2020-66.
Heather Sewell, representing the agent, Niagara Planning Group, spoke
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in support of the staff report.
The Public Meeting was closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that the report be approved as recommended
and to ask the Region to investigate and do the metrics necessary for
putting in another traffic light at the intersection of McLeod Road and
Wilson Street.
7.2. PBD -2020-72
City Council
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Carried Unanimously
AM -2020-012, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
2853 Dorchester Road
Proposal: 4 Storey, 16 Unit Apartment Building
Applicant: 2661457 Ontario Ltd. (Mark Spadafora)
Agent: Hank Nauta, Nauta Home Designs
The report recommends that Council approve the Zoning By-law
amendment application to rezone the land a site specific Residential
Apartment 5A Density (R5A) zone to permit a 16 unit apartment
building, subject to reducing the building height to 10 metres and a
maximum of 3 storeys, increasing the width of the landscape strips to 3
metres and 2 metres, respectively, between the parking area and
Dorchester Road and the north lot line, and subject to the other
regulations outlined in this report.
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building and Development, gave
an overview of the background report PBD -2020-72.
Clark and Krissy Wincott, of 2839 Dorchester Road, spoke in opposition
of the report.
Hank Nauta, representing the agent, Nauta Home Designs, spoke in
favour of the staff report.
The Public Meeting was closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
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Councillor Vince Kerrio that Council deny the proposal as recommended
in the report.
Motion Denied (Councillors Campbell, Strange, Lococo, Dabrowski and
Pietrangelo were all opposed to the vote).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the report be approved as
recommended and that the developer work with the neighbouring
residents through the site plan process.
Carried (Councillor Wayne Thomson and Councillor Vince Kerrio were
opposed to the vote).
7.3. PBD -2020-67
AM -2020-009, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
4751 Morrison Street
Applicant: Yousef Reda (Reda Realty)
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application
to rezone 4751 Morrison Street from a General Commercial (GC)
zone to a General Commercial (GC) with site-specific provisions
to permit the conversion of the two ground floor commercial units
into 5 residential units.
2. That prior to the passage of the amending by-law, the applicant
enter into an encroachment agreement for the existing steps, gas
meter and sign located at the front of the building within the City's
road allowance.
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building and Development, gave
and overview of the background report PBD -2020-67.
Yousef Redy, representing the applicant, Reda Realty, spoke in support
of the staff report.
The Public Meeting was closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved as
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recommended.
Carried Unanimousl
7.4. PBD -2020-71
AM -2020-006, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
7067 Kalar Road, 7107 Kalar Road and Block 126, Plan 59M-271
Applicant: Pinewood Homes (Niagara) Ltd.
Agent: Matt Kernahan, Upper Canada Planning & Engineering
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application
to rezone a parcel of land known as 7067 Kalar Road the same
site specific Neighbourhood Commercial Zone (NC -469) which
applies to 7107 Kalar Road and Block 126, Plan 59M-271 to
provide additional parking for the commercial plaza.
2. That Council approve the request to pass a by-law to deem Lot 1,
Block 126 and Block 97, Plan 59M-271 to not be in a plan of
subdivision and that this by-law be placed on Council's agenda at
the same time as the amending zoning by-law.
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning and Development, gave an
overview of the background report PBD -2020-71.
Matt Kernahan, representing the agent, Upper Canada Planning &
Engineering, spoke in support of the staff report.
The Public Meeting was closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
8. REPORTS
8.1. CAO -2020-07
Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee and
Anti -Racism Committee
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The report recommends the following:
1. That the Terms of Reference for the Diversity and Inclusion
Advisory Committee and Anti -Racism Committee be approved.
2. Staff advertise for persons interested in serving on both
Committees and report back to Council for approval of the
membership.
3. Council approved a Member of Council to serve on each
Committee and act as a Council liaison to the Committee.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended
and that Councillor Wayne Campbell be appointed as the City Council
representative for the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee and
that Councillor Lori Lococo be appointed as the City Council
representative for the Anti -Racism Committee.
Carried Unanimousl
8.2. PBD -2020-68
DB -2020-007, Deeming By-law Application
Lot 45, Plan 121
6472 Erwin Crescent
Applicant: Jeffery & Marion Mazi
The report recommends that Council pass the by-law appearing on
tonight's agenda to deem Lot 45 on Registered Plan No. 121 within the
City of Niagara Falls to no longer be within the registered plan of
subdivision, to enable it to be merged with the walkway between Lots 45
and 46 on Registered Plan No. 121.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimousl
8.3. PBD -2020-73
Gateway Feature Policy for Plans of Subdivision and Condominium
City Policy
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The report recommends that the draft policy on future gateway features
and recommended grant program for existing gateway features be
adopted by Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council defer the report until a future
Council meeting.
Carried Unanimously
PBD -2020-74
Cannabis Operations
The report recommends for the consideration of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the report be approved as
recommended and that Council receive and file the information.
Carried Unanimously
8.5. R&C-2020-16
Seniors Advisory Committee — Community Survey
The report recommends that Council receive the report and refer the
information to the appropriate City Departments.
Ewald Kuczera, Seniors Advisory Committee Vice Chair, provided an
update and spoke to the report.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
9. 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.
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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-2020-44
Monthly Tax Receivables Report — September
The report recommends that Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables
report for information purposes.
F-2020-45
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.
F-2020-46
Municipal Accounts
The report recommends that Council approve the municipal accounts totaling
$35,445,384.91 for the period August 28, 2020 to October 13, 2020.
PBD -2020-41
26CD-11-2017-007, Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium
Millennium Towns on Portage Condominium
Modification to Draft Plan Approval
4552 Portage Road
Applicant: Sleek Developments Inc. (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 Sleek Developments Inc. to the Draft Plan of
Vacant Land Condominium on 4552 Portage Road to be minor; and
determine that no further notice is required;
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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.
PBD -2020-69
26T-11-2017-001
Extension of Willoughby Gardens Plan of Subdivision
West Side of Willoughby Drive
Applicant: 2303560 Ontario Inc. (Andy Ferri)
Agent: Brent Larocque, Richard Larocque Limited
The report recommends that Council grant a 120 -day extension to draft plan
approval of subdivision ending January 12th, 2021.
PBD -2020-70
AM -2018-005, Exemption Request to 2 -Year
Waiting Period for Minor Variance
Blocks 99-101 and 103-105 of the
Draft Approved Forestview Estates Subdivision
Owner: Mountainview Homes
Agent: Craig Rohe, Upper Canada Consulting
The report recommends that subject to subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act,
1990 R.S.O., Council consider passing the resolution on tonight's agenda to
grant an exemption to the 2 -year waiting period for minor variances and
thereby allow Mountainview Homes to file an application to the City's
Committee of Adjustment for Blocks 99-101 and 103-105 of the Draft Approved
Forestview Estates Subdivision.
PBD-2020-75(Appendix updated)
AM -2018-028, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
4174-4204 Portage Road
Applicant: 2451513 Ontario Inc. (Drew Toth)
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The report recommends that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign the Section 37 Agreement.
TS -2020-29
Prince Edward Avenue
Parking Control Review
The report recommends the following:
1. That a No Parking, Except by Permit restriction is established on the
west side between a point 41 metres north of Lundy's Lane and High
Street.
2. That a No Parking, Except by Permit restriction is established on the
east side between a point 32 metres north of Lundy's Lane and High
Street; and
3. That a 2 Hour Limited Parking Zone is established on the east side of
Prince Edward Avenue between a point 13 metres north of Lundy's
Lane and a point 32 metres north of Lundy's Lane.
TS -2020-31
Morrison Street at Optimist Square / Adam's Centre
Project Update
The report recommends the following -
1 .
ollowing:1. That the budget for project TSP44 (Traffic Signal - New Installation) be
increased by $50,000 from the Roads Development Charges Reserve
Fund for a total budget of $300,000.
2. That $250,000 funding from Capital Special Purpose Reserves
previously approved in the 2019 Capital Budget be replaced with
$250,000 from Roads Development Charges Reserve Fund; and that
the original $250,000 be returned to the Capital Special Purpose
Reserves.
3. That the Director of Municipal Works be authorized to execute a Cost
Sharing Agreement with the Regional Municipality of Niagara to
undertake this work.
4. That the Director of Municipal Works be authorized to execute an
Agreement with the private property owners to facilitate application and
inspection of the pavement markings and traffic related signs on an
ongoing annual basis.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by Councillor
Mike Strange that the reports are approved as recommended.
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Carried Unanimously
10. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
10.1. Seniors Advisory Committee (SAC) -Vacancies (Memo added)
The SAC Committee are seeking Council approval to fill current
vacancies.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council appoint Joe Szabo, Linda Winston
and Phyllis Wells Giel to the Seniors Advisory Committee for the
remainder of the Council term.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council appoint Joe Szabo, Linda Winston
and Phyllis Wells Giel to the Seniors Advisory Committee for the
remainder of the term.
Carried Unanimously
10.2. Niagara Falls Public Library -Vacancy Request
The Niagara Falls Public Library Board is seeking Council approval to
appoint Mr. Dinesh S. Parakh, a community representative to complete
the remainder of the Library Board Term.
RECOMMENDATION: For Council's Approval.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council approve the appointment of Mr.
Dinesh S. Parackh, a community representative to complete the
remainder of the Library Board term.
Carried Unanimously
10.3. Resolution - Township of Asphodel -Norwood - Regarding:
Cannabis Production
The Council of the Township of Asphodel -Norwood, at its September 22,
2020 meeting, carried the attached resolution concerning the need for
more support with respect to a Governing Body in Cannabis Production.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council Support the Resolution.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously
10.4. Resolution - Town of Fort Erie
The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of October
5, 2020 passed a resolution regarding a request to the Province of
Ontario to investigate the level of on-site licensed nursing care - private
sector retirement homes.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously
10.5. Correspondence from Minister Responsible for Anti -Racism
Attached is a letter from Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General, Minister
Responsible for Anti -Racism.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information and direct staff to forward this
correspondence to the City's staff representative for the Anti -Racism
Committee.
Carried Unanimously
10.6. Letter from Niagara Falls Canada Hotel Association (NFCHA)
Correspondence sent from Doug Birrell, Executive Director, Niagara
Falls Canada Hotel Association.
RECOMMENDATION: To Refer to Staff.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
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Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the matter be referred to Staff.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict).
10.7. Letter from former Members of Council, plus additional related
correspondence
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously
10.8. Rankin Construction - Road Closure Request - Oakwood Drive
Letter from Rankin Construction to notify the City of Niagara Falls of
periodic closures of Oakwood Drive - Jellystone Park to Montrose Road
(Replacement of Welland River Bridges).
RECOMMENDATION: For Council's Approval.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that Council approve the periodic closures of
Oakwood Drive - Jellystone Park to Montrose Road (Replacement of
Welland River Bridges).
Carried Unanimous
10.9. Downtown BIA - Slate of Officers Update
The Downtown BIA is looking for Council approval of the addition and
update for the slate of officers of the BIA.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council appoint Pragnesh Saiija to the
Downtown BIA Board.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council appoint Pragnesh Salija to the
Downtown BIA Board.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict).
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10.10. Fallsview BIA contribution agreement to the Scotiabank
Convention Centre
RECOMMENDATION: Should Council wish to amend the agreement as
requested it should direct the Acting City Solicitor to make the necessary
changes to the September 20, 2007 agreement between Fallsview BIA
and the City regarding a 15 year funding commitment to Scotiabank
Convention Centre as per Scotiabank Convention Centre and Fallsview
BIAs mutually agreed upon request outlined in Scotiabank Convention
Centre's letter dated September 29, 2020. Specifically, the amendment
is to modify the funding commitment from $15,000,000 over 15 years to
$14,000,000 over 15 years, removing the requirement to pay
$1,000,000 in the 2020 calendar year.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the recommendation be approved.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict).
10.11. Proclamation Request from the Downtown BIA and Tree Lighting
Ceremony - Celebration of Lights - Niagara Health Foundation
Downtown BIA asking that the pine tree in Centennial Square be
proclaimed as the Official Niagara Falls Christmas Tree and that the City
release a press announcement and the marketing to follow.
In addition, the City of Niagara Falls is proud to partner with Niagara
Health Foundation to launch their holiday campaign, Celebration of
Lights. This annual campaign directly supports the Niagara Health's five
hospital sites. A Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held following the
Santa Claus parade at the Niagara Falls City Hall on Saturday,
November 14th at 5:15 pm.
RECOMMENDATION: For Council's Consideration
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the City of Niagara Falls proclaim the
pine tree in Centennial Square as the Official Niagara Falls Christmas
Tree and that the City release a press announcement and the marketing
to follow.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict).
10.12. Proclamation Request -Boys and Girls Club of Niagara
The Boys & Girls Club of Niagara is requesting the City of Niagara Falls
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to designate the week of November 8 - November 13, 2020 as "Boys
and Girls Club" week in Niagara Falls.
November 8th, 2020 marks the 60th Anniversary of opening the doors to
the first Club center for Niagara children and youth formerly on Culp
Street, Niagara Falls. Over the course of 60 years, the organization with
the support of local leadership, community partners and supporters have
"Made a Difference" in countless lives in Niagara Falls and across the
region.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City of Niagara Falls proclaim the week
of November 8 - November 13, 2020 as "Boys and Girls Club" week in
Niagara Falls.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the City of Niagara Falls proclaim the
week of November 8 - November 13, 2020 as 'Boys and Girls Club"
week in Niagara Falls.
Carried Unanimous
10.13. Niagara This Week Article -dated September 3, 2020
Tom Halinski, from Aird Berlis shared his legal opinion.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict).
11. RESOLUTIONS
11.1. Resolution -AM-2018-005
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the resolution be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
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11.2. Resolution - Municipal Operating Funding - Phase 2
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the resolution be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
12. RATIFICATION OF IN -CAMERA
a) Ratification of In -Camera
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that direction be given to Staff regarding
advice that is subject to solicitor -client privilege with respect to the Steel
Rail Development and that there be direction to Staff to place the legal
opinion received from Tom Halinkski, of Aird Berlis, regarding the
Niagara This Week Article, dated September 3, 2020 on tonight's open
agenda.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell abstained from vote and
Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict).
13. NOTICE OF MOTION
13.1. Notice of Motion -Councillor Wayne Campbell 22-23
This notice of motion will appear on the next Council agenda on
November 17, 2020.
Notice of Motion - Councillor Campbell - regarding State of Emergency
on mental health, homelessness and addiction
14. 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 $35,445,384.91 for General
106 - Purposes.
2020- A by-law to provide for the adoption of an Investment Policy for the City
107 - of Niagara Falls. (Policy added)
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2020- A by-law to establish Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R-16804 as a public
108- highway to be known as, and to form part of Fourth Avenue.
2020- A by-law to designate Lot 45, Plan 121, to be deemed not to be within a
109- registered plan of subdivision (DB -2020-007).
2020- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate
110- parking and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited)
2020- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
111 - meeting held on the 27th day of October, 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.
Carried Unanimousl
15. NEW BUSINESS
a) Letter of thanks to Carole Yarmo - re: handmade poppies provided
to Councillors
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that a letter of thanks be sent from the
Mayor's Office to Carole Yarmo for making the Council Members
handmade poppies to be worn for Remembrance Day.
Carried Unanimously
b) Main & Ferry BIA
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Councillor Mike Strange be appointed
as the Council Representative for the Main & Ferry BIA for the
remainder of the term of Council.
Carried Unanimous
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c) Miranda's Miracles - Childhood Cancer Awareness
Funds raised from the selling of masks are going to childhood cancer
research at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that Staff help promote the selling of masks to
raise funds for childhood cancer awareness and to add the contact
information(mirandasmiraclesfund@gmail.com) to the City's webpage.
Carried Unanimou
16. ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the meeting be adjourned at 8:38 PM.
Carried Unanimously
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Heather Ruzylo
Subject: Motion
" Whereas According to the Province of Ontario Emergency Response Plan (2008), Canadian municipalities are
free to declare states of emergencies in response to "any situation or impending situation caused by the forces of
nature, an accident, an intentional act or otherwise that constitutes a danger of major proportions to life or
property."
Whereas Approximately 625 residents- including 144 children in Niagara, were counted as homeless (March
2018), with shelter occupancy operating at 109.4 percent capacity
Whereas Niagara EMS reported 335 suspected opiate overdoses (Jan -June 2019).
Whereas some Niagara -area municipalities have had services such as mental health removed from their
Hospitals, and whereas Niagara is severely lacking in mental health and addiction services
Be it resolved, that the City of Niagara Falls request the Niagara Region to declare a state of emergency on
mental health, homelessness, and addiction.
Furthermore, the Niagara Regional Council, Niagara Region Public Health and Social Services, Premier of
Ontario, the provincial Minister of Health, Minister of the Attorney General, Minister of Children, Community,
and Social Services, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Leader of the Official Opposition,
as well as the prime minister of Canada, and all regional municipalities be copied on this resolution."
Thank you
Wayne Campbell
Councillor, City of Niagara Falls
If we appreciate that the oneness of humankind is an inescapable reality rather than a naive ideal, then we
will not be surprised that ignoring the suffering of others, let alone causing it, will always come back to
haunt us.
It is called bad karma, and we, as members of the human race, will continue to repeat the history of
inescapable suffering until we no longer exist.
My phone is always on.
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