12-08-2020Niagara r MINUTES
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 4:00 PM
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COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Carolynn loannoni,
Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange,
Councillor Wayne Thomson, and Councillor Chris Dabrowski
COUNCIL ABSENT:
COUNCIL LATE:
IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL
1.1. Resolution to go In -Camera (Resolution updated)
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Sfrange, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council enter into an In -Camera
session.
Carried Unanimouslv
2. CALL TO ORDER
O Canada: Taylor Nicol (recorded version)
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1. Council Minutes of November 17, 2020
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the minutes of November 77, 2020 be
approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv (Councillor Carolvnn loannoni was absent from the
vote .
4. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
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Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made
for the current Council Meeting at this time.
a) Councillor Lori Lococo indicated a conflict of interest/pecuniarylnterest
to the following:
• Item #10.12 -Downtown BIA Constitution -Conflict declared
citing an outstanding employment issue with spouse.
• Cheque #441895, payable to herself, dated October 28, 2020 in
the amount of $122.12 for reimbursement of expenses.
• Cheque #441917, payable to Niagara Falls Art Gallery, dated
October 28th, 2020 in the amount of $2,333.34 as she sits on the
board as a resident.
b) Councillor Victor Pietrangelo declared aconflict/pecuniary interest to the
following:
• Cheque #00316-0031, payable to NCDSB, employer.
• Cheque #442235, payable to NCDSB, employer.
c) Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict of interest to the following:
• Item #7.2 -PBD-2020-80 (AM -2020-013) 5525 & 4858 Kitchener
Street as he owns property very close.
• Item #10.13 -Victoria Centre BIA - 2021 Budget -asking for relief
budge from Convention Centre payment.
d) Mayor Diodati indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque #441849 under
Municipal Accounts, payable to himself.
5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences on the passing of Arturo Miresse ,
father of Nick Miresse of our Municipal Works Department; Heather
Marchment, mother of Sarah Boshart of our Transportation Department;
Jim Butyniec, father of David (in Finance) and Steve (in Recreation and
Culture and Bill Pool, husband of Paisley January -Pool, former City
Councillor.
b) Mayor Diodati recognized Councillor Campbell for attending the "Flag
Raising for AIDS Awareness Week."
c) Mayor Diodati recognized Councillor Dabrowski for attending the "Hong
Kon Veterans Flag Raising" at the Armoury.
d) Mayor Diodati recognized CAO, Ken Todd of his exemplary service to
the City and mentioned the following in his honour:
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• The Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA)
has awarded Long Service recognition to CAO, Ken Todd
• Thank you to Ken for his dedication to public service and
municipal management of our staff and the Corporation of the
City of Niagara Falls
• His career has taken him through the ranks at the Cities of
Thorold and St. Catharines
• He returned to Niagara Falls to lead us through the last 11.5
years
• Congratulations to Ken Todd for 35 years of municipal service
• On behalf of Members of Council, our entire staff and the City of
Niagara Falls —THANK YOU
e) Minister Announces $12 million funding in Niagara Falls
• Minister Lisa MacLeod announced $12 in stimulus funding for
Niagara Parks Commission
• Catalyst for hospitality
• 40,000 people rely on hospitality in Niagara to support their
families
• Thank you to government
• Read excerpts from 2 letters:
a. Janice Thomson, Niagara Falls Tourism (former NPC
Chair)
■ "As Chair of the NPC until late 2018, I am well
aware of how important the NPC is to the economy
and to the opportunities that can be realized with
financial support.
■ The NPC recovered well from the last major
downturn in the economy in 2008, increasing
annual revenue from $76million to over $120
million.
■ In addition to preserving the natural attributes along
the Niagara River, NPC is responsible for the
preservation and promotion of heritage assets that
tell the story of our past. The jobs that are
generated by the NPC are important to area
residents, with generations of families having
proudly served this unique organization.
■ The economic impact of NPC's activities affect
many small and medium sized businesses in
Niagara Falls and throughout Ontario."
b. Doug Birrell, Niagara Falls Canada Hotel Association
■ "On behalf of the Niagara Falls Canada Hotel
Association, I want to thank you for your recent
funding support of the Niagara Parks Commission,
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during these arduous times. The Niagara Parks
Commission is an amazing organization that
provides the most unique experiences and
manages the vast diversified (city within a city) that
includes spectacular attractions, gardens and
infrastructure that makes Niagara Falls the iconic
world class destination.
It would be hard to imagine what Niagara would
look like, without the spectacular Niagara Parks."
f) Winter Plan
• This winter in Niagara Falls—implementing a Winter Strategy
• Put together by the Emergency Control Group (ECG)
• Support outdoor restaurants, patios &pop -ups
• Make it easier to get around in winter
o Identifying and clearing trails of snow and ice
o Signage and more options for cross country skiing/ snow
shoeing
• Winter activity highlights:
o Track at MacBain Centre &Gale Centre
o Outdoor rink for ball hockey and skating at Gale Centre
o Outdoor neighbourhood rinks with community support
o Tobogganing
• Winter map with all activities highlighted is coming soon!
• Niagarafal/s.ca for updated details
g) The Exchange
• Construction has begun—exciting!
• Finally, the old Sylvia Place market structure has been taken
down to make way for The Exchange Culture Hub and Market.
• A virtual, COVID friendly, groundbreaking took place.
• Short video to share with you tonight. [Play video]
• Planned opening—Spring 2022.
• For more information visit "letstalkniagarafalls" online
h) Student Christmas Card Contest Winners
[slides were shown to display each card and name of student]
• This year's Mayor's Office Christmas Card features artwork from
students in our community
• Contest winners are:
• Chloe Fisher, grade 3, Notre Dame-de-la-Jeunesse
• Rebecca Belashov, grade 8, Notre Dame-de-la-Jeunesse
• Tristan Royer, grade 2, Notre Dame-de-la-Jeunesse
• Lily Lococo, grade 8, Loretto Catholic
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• Elisha Amer, grade 8, Loretto Catholic
• Mathew Chisholm, grade 8, Loretto Catholic
• Congratulations to all of the student winners
• THANK YOU for sharing your talents and your artwork with the
community
• Artwork is on display in the front lobby of City Hall
i) Meadows of Dorchester
(slide show of pictures were shown)
• Months of COVID protocols at long-term care homes have taken
their toll and changed the experience for nursing home residents
o Visitors from windows
o Caregivers with masks on
o Limited contact with outside world
o No Christmas decorations (strict sanitization protocols)
• Staff member Carol Bilodeau saw the effect these changes had
• Reached out to the community for support
• Canadian Tire stepped in—donated $2500 in outdoor Christmas
displays and lighting
• Volunteers put up the lights for residents to see from their rooms
• They know they are thought -of and cared -for by the community
• Thank you to Carol Bilodeau, Canadian Tire and all the
volunteers
• Feel -good Christmas story /people looking out for eachother
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that a letter of thanks from the Mayor's
office be sent to the owners of Canadian Tire on Morrison Street Paul
and Kelly Medeiros for stepping in and donating $2500.00 in outdoor
Christmas displays and lighting to Meadows of Dorchester.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolvnn loannoni was absent from the
vote .
j) Mayor Diodati wished everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year and announced that the next Council meeting would be held on
Tuesday, January 19th, 2021.
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.1. PBD -2020-83
Cannabis Operations
SGL Planning &Design Inc. Study Presentation
The consultants from SGL Planning &Design, Paul Lowes and Susanne
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MacDonald provided a powerpoint presentation to Council on the
Cannabis Study -Land Use Review Report on their work to date and
input received recently from the public. They were seeking Council's
direction on an option.
NOTE: This was not the prescribed Public Meeting. That will be
scheduled for a later date.
The report recommends that Council receive the Consultant's
presentation and direct the preparation of amendments to the Official
Plan, Zoning By-law and Site Plan Control By-law.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive the Consultant's
presentation and direct the preparation of the draft amendments to the
Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Site Plan Control By-law and to come
back with maps to show different setbacks.
Carried Unanimously
PLANNING MATTERS
7.1. PBD -2020-78
26T-11-2020-003
Cytec Thorold Stone Road Lands Draft Plan of Subdivision
Application
North and South Side of Thorold Stone Road east of Stanley
Avenue
Applicant: 1939522 Ontario Ltd. (Tony DiFruscio)
Agent: LANDx Developments (Tim Collins)
The report recommends the following:
1. That the Cytec Thorold Stone Road Plan of Subdivision be draft
approved subject to the conditions in the attached Appendix A;
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
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will lapse unless an extension is requested by the developer and
granted by Council; and
4. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
Subdivision Agreement and any required documents to allow or
the future registration of the subdivision 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 -2020-78.
The Public Meeting was closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni opposed to the
vote .
7.2. PBD -2020-80
AM -2020-013, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
5525 Victoria Avenue & 4858 Kitchener Street
Proposal: 7 storey Addition to the Existing Hotel
Applicant: 1923222 Ontario Ltd. (Mike Bufalino)
Agent: Raimondo &Associates Architects Inc. (David Robbins)
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application
for the subject lands to a site specific Tourist Commercial (TC)
zone to permit the construction of a 7 -storey addition to the
existing 7 -storey hotel, subject to the regulations outlined in this
report.
2. That Council approve the request to pass a by-law to deem Lots
479, - 485 inclusive, Park Street AKA Union Avenue, Plan 9 and
Lots 486 -488 inclusive, Plan 297 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 -2020-80.
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The Public Meeting was closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict of
interest .
8. REPORTS
8.1. 2021 Water/Wastewater Budget
Tiffany Clark, Director of Finance, was present to update Council on the
2021 Water/Wastewater Budget. Council did not require Tiffany to
present the budget.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that Council approve the 2021 Water and
Wastewater Budget and associated rates, as presented in the
presentation attached to agenda.
Carried Unanimously
8.2. TS -2020-35
Transit Strategic Business Plan &Ridership Growth Strategy:
Five -Year Update (2021-2025)
Carla Stout, General Manager of Transit Services, provided the Transit
Strategic Business Plan &Ridership Growth Strategy by reviewing a
presentation to Council.
The report recommends the following:
1. That the Transit Strategic Business Plan and Ridership Growth
Strategy: Five-year Update be received for the information of
Council.
2. That any 2021 financial impacts resulting from implementing
recommendations within the Transit Strategic Business Plan and
Ridership Growth Strategy: Five -Year Update be forwarded for
consideration as part of the 2021 Budget deliberations.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
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Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
8.3. CD -2020-08
Fee Waiver Application
Women's Place of South Niagara Inc. —Nova House Expansion
The report recommends that Council consider the Fee Waiver
Application for:
• Women's Place of South Niagara Inc. respectfully seeking
support from the City of Niagara Falls for a grant equivalent to the
Cities' building permit fees, in the amount of $17,751.54, for their
Nova House shelter expansion project in Niagara Falls.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that Council approve the Fee Waiver Application
for Women's Place of South Niagara Inc. respectfully seeking support
from the City of Niagara Falls for a grant equivalent to the Cifies' building
permit fees, in the amount of $17, 751.54, for their Nova House shelter
expansion project in Niagara Falls.
Carried Unanimouslv
8.4. F-2020-48
Special COVID-19 Pre -Authorized Property Tax Payment Plan
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council pass the creation of a Special Pre -Authorized
Property Taxes COVID-19 Payment Plan.
2. That Council pass a corresponding bylaw for a Special Pre -
Authorized Property Taxes COVID-19 Payment Plan on the next
Council Agenda
3. That Council pass and Amendment to By-law 2006-48 to reflect
changes to the Municipal Act's definition of penalty and interest.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
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Councillor Lori Lococo that the report be approved as recommended
and that furthermore, a 0.50% monthly penalty and interest rate for the
first 3 months of 2021 be applied and that staff investigate ways to make
up any shortfalls.
Carried Unanimously
8.5. F-2020-50
Approval of Interim 2021 Spending Limits
The report recommends that, in the absence of an adopted 2021
General Purposes 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 as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
8.6. F-2020-51
2021 Capital Budget
The report recommends the following:
1. That the 2021 Capital Project "Beck Road Bridge Replacement"
be cancelled for 2021 and that the Federal Gas Tax funding of
$1,360,000 approved on November 17, 2020 be returned to the
Federal Gas Tax reserve fund.
Please note, Staff will re-request this item in the 2022 capital
budget.
2. That the commitment of 2021 capital spending from a proposed
transfer from the tax supported operating budget to the 2021
capital budget of $4,149,353 be revised to $2,147,968.
3. That an additional $1,419,500 in debt be approved to fund a
portion of the 2021 capital budget no longer proposed to be
funded by a transfer from the tax supported operating budget.
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4. That $581,885 in Federal Gas Tax funding be approved to fund a
portion of the 2021 capital budget no longer proposed to be
funded by a transfer from the tax supported operating budget.
5. That a further $530,000 in debt be approved to fund prior year
portions of three (3) of the 2021 projects proposed to receive debt
funding under recommendation 3 and as illustrated in Attachment
2, in order to fully debt fund these projects, returning previously
approved Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) funding to the
reserve, offsetting some of the OLG over -commitment.
6. That the amended 2021 capital budget expenses and funding as
illustrated in Attachment 3 be approved.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that by a vote of 8-1, with Councillor loannoni
opposed, recommendations 1,3,4 and 5 were approved with
recommendations 2 and 6 being deferred to the January 19, 2021
meeting.
Carried Unanimouslv (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was opposed to the
vote .
8.7. F-2020-52
COVID-19 Financial Update
The report recommends that Council receive the report for information.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that Council receive the report for information
and that a letter of thanks be sent to the Minister of Finance, the Minister
of Municipal Affairs and Housing and to the Premier of Ontario
acknowledging the receipt of $2,324,400.00 from the Province.
Carried Unanimouslv
8.8. F-2020-53
2019 Water Fund and Wastewater Fund Budget to Actual
(unaudited) Comparison
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The report recommends for the information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive the report for
information.
Carried Unanimouslv
8.9. L-2020-14
Declaration of Surplus & Transfer of Lands
5017 Victoria Avenue
Our File No. 2020-181
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council declare that 5017 Victoria Avenue (hereinafter
referred to as the "Subject Lands"), as outlined in yellow on
Schedule "A", as surplus to the City's needs.
2. That Council authorize the transfer of the Subject Lands to
Niagara Regional Housing, for nominal consideration, to be used
as Bridge Housing in the City of Niagara Falls.
3. That the Mayor and City Clerk and City Solicitor, or in his
absence, the Chief Administrative Officer, or his designate, be
authorized to execute any and all documentation and take
whatever steps necessary to carry out Recommendations 1 & 2
and complete the transaction.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
8.10. MW -2020-30 (Report added)
ICIP COVID-19 Resilience Stream Update
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council receive Report MW -2020-30 regarding an update on
ICIP COVID-19 Resilience Stream; and further,
2. That Council direct staff to proceed with application under this
program for the Millennium Trail Section 2 project, maximizing the
full allocation of $1,273,478 available to the City in this funding
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stream; and further,
3. That Council approve of the amendment to the 2021 Capital
Budget to include the Millennium Trail Section 2 project in
accordance with the attached budget worksheet.
ORDERED on the motion of
Councillor
Vince Kerrio,
Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that
the report
be approved
as recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
8.11. TS -2020-32
Speed Control Programs
Lawn Sign Road Safety Campaign
The report recommends that Council approve the continuation of the
Lawn Sign Road Safety Campaign; and further,that Council consider the
allocation of $5,000 in Transportation Services 2021 Operating Budget
in order to continue with this program into 2021.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
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.
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-2020-49
Municipal Accounts
The report recommends that Council approve the municipal accounts totaling
$47,800,509.30 for the period October 14, 2020 to November 23, 2020.
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MW -2020-28
Chippawa Lions Club Lease Renewal
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve of a lease renewal with Chippawa Lions Club
Incorporated, for the continued operation of their facility located on City
Lands known as 3970 Welland Street, with the understanding that
negotiations on a new lease are underway; and further,
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the lease
renewal agreement.
MW -2020-29
Drainage Superintendent Appointment —James Lane
The report recommends that Council appoint James Lane as the Drainage
Superintendent for the City of Niagara Falls.
PBD -2020-79
DB -2020-009, Deeming By-law Application
Lot 8, Plan 160
Property known as 4500 Montrose Road
Applicant: Mr. Angelo Marino
The report recommends that Council pass the by-law appearing on today's
agenda to deem Lot 8, Plan 160, to no longer be within the registered plan of
subdivision.
PBD -2020-81
PLC -2020-004, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control
Blocks 4 & 5, Registered Plan 59M-474
6655-6697 Cropp Street
Applicant: Winzen Niagara Homes Limited
The report recommends that Council approve the request and pass the by-law
included in today's agenda to exempt Blocks 4 & 5„ Registered Plan 59M-474
from Part Lot Control for a period of two years.
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PBD -2020-82
26CD-11-2017-002, Extension of Vacant Plan of Condominium
5065 Portage Road
Applicant: Bojan Zdjelar
Agent: Urban &Environmental Management Inc. (Greg Taras)
The report recommends that Council grant a 1 -year extension to draft plan
approval of the Plan of Vacant Land Condominium ending December 29, 2021.
PBD -2020-84
Revitalization Grant Application —DRU -2020-001
Commercial Building & Fagade Improvement Grant
5821-5823 Ferry Street
Applicant: David Tetrault and Doddy Sardjito
The report recommends that Council approve the Commercial Building and
Fapade Improvement Grant and Revitalization Grant Application for 5821-5823
Ferry Street, subject to the owner satisfying the program requirements.
PBD -2020-85
2020 Program Extensions under the Downtown, Historic
Drummondville and City -Wide Community Improvement Plans
The report recommends that Council support aone-year extension to the
Downtown, Historic Drummondville and City -Wide Brownfields Community
Improvement Plans to December 2021 and that a copy of this report be
forwarded to the Niagara Region.
TS -2020-33
Beck Road —Speed Limit Review
The report recommends that the speed limit on Beck Road between Lyons
Creek Road and a point 530 metres south of Lyons Creek Road be reduce
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from 70 km/h to 50 kmih.
TS -2020-34
Railway Safety Improvement Program —Funding Approval
The report recommends the following:
1. That the Chief Administrative Office, or designate, be authorized to
execute a Contribution Agreement with Transport Canada for the City's
participation in this program.
2. That the Chief Administrative Officer, or designate, be authorized to
execute a Purchase Agreement with Trainfo Corporation for the
provision of the railway sensors and software applications included in
the Transport Canada Application.
Councillor Lori Lococo requested that Report PBD -2020-85 (2020
Program Extensions under the Downtown, Historic Drummondville and
City -Wide Community Improvement Plans) be pulled for further
discussion.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the remainder of the reports under the Consent
Agenda be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by Councillor
Wayne Campbell that PBD -2020-85 be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
10. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
10.1. NPCA Correspondence and Report regarding Bill 229 and Motion
from St. Catharines City Council and from Town of Niagara -on -the -
Lake regarding proposed changes to Conservation Authorities in
Bill 229.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council consider endorsing the NPCA
suggested resolution.
Councillor Carolynn loannoni requested a recorded vote.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that Council endorse the supported resolution
from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority with respect to
Provincial Bi11229, protect, support and recover from COVID-79 Act -
Schedule 6 -Conservation Authorities Act.
Motion
Defeated
(with
Councillors
Dabrowski,
Kerrio.
Pietrangelo,
Stranoe Thomson
and
Mayor
Diodati
all
opposed
to the
vote).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimouslv (Councillor Carolvnn loannoni was opposed to the
vote .
10.2. NPCA Board of Director Meeting Highlights
The attached correspondence highlights what was discussed at the
NPCA Full Authority Meeting held on October 22, 2020.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimouslv
10.3. Correspondence from the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing
The attached letter is regarding the second intake of the Audit and
Accountability Fund (AAF).
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimouslv
10.4. Town of Lincoln Resolution -Regarding Section 22 (Public Health
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Measures Ontario COVID Response Framework)
The attached resolution was passed at Town of Lincoln's Special
Council meeting on November 16, 2020.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimouslv
10.5. Letter of gratitude from Health Care Groups regarding drive-thru flu
shot initiative.
The Portage Medical Family Health Team, the Niagara Medical Group
Family Health Team and the Niagara Falls Community Health Centre
sent a letter of thanks to the Mayor and City Council for the assistance
provided by the city to allow for a successful drive-thru flu shot initiative
at the Gale Centre.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimouslv
10.6. Correspondence from Niagara Region
Attached is a letter respecting the disposition of the correspondence
sent from City of Niagara Falls regarding:
• Council resolution regarding Double Direct Councillors
• Tender Process -Liquid Biosolids and Residuals Management
Program
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that Council receive and file the correspondence
for information.
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Carried Unanimouslv
10.7. Regional Council Motion re Support for Niagara's local .through the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic
awlr the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimouslv
10.8. Niagara Regional Housing -Third Quarter Report
Attached is the Niagara Regional Housing (NRH) Third Quarter Report
(July 1 -September 30, 2020) for review.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimouslv
10.9. Request regarding Bill C-213 -The Canada Pharmacare Act
Attached is correspondence from MPs from British Columbia requesting
the City of Niagara Falls' endorsement of Bill C-213, the Canada
Pharmacare Act.
RECOMMENDATION: For Council's Consideration.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimouslv
10.10. Flag -Raising Request -National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria
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The Consul General of the Republic of Bulgaria is requesting aflag-
raising ceremony on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 to recognize National
Day of the Republic of Bulgaria.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council approve the request for aflag-
raising ceremony on Wednesday, March 3, 2029 to recognize the
National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria.
Carried Unanimously
10.11. Niagara Falls Public Library -Report from Library Board (Revised
COVID-19 Response Framework added)
Attached is a report to Mayor and Council from the Library Board
regarding the reopening of library services during COVID-19 and year-
end update.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that Council receive and file the correspondence
for information.
Carried Unanimouslv
10.12. Downtown Niagara Falls BIA Constitution Adoption by Council
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the updated Constitution
of the Niagara Falls Downtown Business Improvement Area.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council approved the updated Constitution
of the Niagara Falls Downtown Business Improvement Area.
Carried Unanimouslv (Councillor Vince Kerrio was absent from the vote
and Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict).
10.13. Victoria Centre BIA - 2021 Budget
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Attached is the 2021 budget for the VCBIA.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the 2021 VCBIA Budget,
with the Special Levy to the members be set at $0.00.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council approve the 2021 Victoria Centre
Business Improvement Area's Budget, with the Special Levy to the
members be set at $0.00.
Carried Unanimouslv (Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict).
10.14. Flag Raisings
Christian Bell, a Niagara Falls resident, would like the opportunity to
speak to Council on the issue of Flag Raisings at City Hall, particular to
stop the practice. Attached is Christian Bell's correspondence relating to
this request.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that Council direct staff to come back with a
report to investigate the Federal government's flag -raising policy as well
as other local municipalities with the intention of the City of Niagara Falls
adopting a similar policy, and to include any potential criteria to limit the
requests to local residents.
Carried Unanimouslv
10.15. Correspondence from John Bacher
Attached is correspondence from John Bacher regarding the proposed
by-law 2020-124.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimouslv
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10.16. Letter from Doug Birrell (NFCHA) to Minister MacLeod
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously
11. RATIFICATION OF IN -CAMERA
a) Ratification of In -Camera
Nothing to ratify.
12. BY-LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-
law listed for Council consideration.
NOTE: By-law 2020-131, a by-law to authorize the execution of the
collective agreement with the amalgamated transit union, has been added
to the agenda for consideration and the confirming by-law changes to By-
law - 2020-132.
A by-law to authorize the payment of $47,800,509.30 for General
Purposes.
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 amend By-law No. 79-200 and By-law No. 1999-30, to
adjust the minimum landscaped open space regulation, to add site
specific maximum height and maximum floor area regulations on the
Lands (AM -2020-006).
A by-law to designate Lot 1, Block 97 and Block 126, Plan 59M-271 to
be deemed not to be within a registered plan of subdivision (DB -2020 -
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010).
A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the Lands for
2 apartment dwellings containing a total of 27 dwelling units (AM -2020-
008) and to repeal By-law No. 2008-050.
A by-law to designate Lots 1, 2 and 3, Plan 85 to be deemed not to be
within a registered plan of subdivision (DB -2020-008).
A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the Lands for
an apartment dwelling (AM -2020-012).
A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to regulate the Riverfront plan of
subdivision on the lands and to rezone the area west of the subdivision
DH and EPA (AM -2019-004).
A by-law to designate Lot 8, Plan 160 to be deemed not to be within a
registered plan of subdivision (DB -2020-009).
A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the Lands for
53 townhouse dwelling units and asemi-detached dwelling in
accordance with an Order Issued by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal
(AM -2018-016).
A by-law to designate Blocks 4 & 5, Registered Plan 59M-474, not to be
subject to part -lot control (PLC -2020-004).
A by-law to amend by-law 2006-48, being a by-law to provide for the
collection of interim taxes and taxes from year to year and to remain in
force until repealed.
A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate
parking and traffic on City Roads. (Stopping Prohibited, Speed Limits on
Highways, Pedestrian Crossovers)
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A by-law to declare surplus, and, authorize the transfer of 5017 Victoria
Avenue to Niagara Regional Housing.
A by-law to authorize the execution of the Collective Agreement (2020-
2022)with the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1582.
A by-law
to adopt, ratify
and
confirm the actions of City Council at its
meeting
held on the 8th
day
of December, 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 Unanimousiv (Councillors loannoni and Campbell opposed to
by-law 2020-124).
13. NEW BUSINESS
a) Free Parking Downtown -Downtown BIA Request
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the City offer free parking for both on-
streetand in municipal lots for the month of December to encourage
holiday shopping downtown.
Carried Unanimousiv (Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict).
b) Traffic Study for Garner Estates
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that a report come back to Council including
inviting the residents fo the meeting of January 19, 2021 and that staff
come up with short-term and long-term remedial options as part of the
recommendation.
Carried Unanimousiv
c) Reassessment for Commercial Properties
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that a report come back to Council from staff
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giving insight and feedback on how the reassessment for commercial
properties will affect the city.
Carried Unanimouslv
14. ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the meeting be adjourned at 9:25 PM.
Carried Unanimouslv
Mayor
Ci y Clerk
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