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COUNCIL PRESENT:
MINUTES
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Chambers/Zoom App at
4:00 PM.
Mayor Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Chris Dabrowski,
Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Councillor Vince Kerrio
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Wayne
Thomson
COUNCIL ABSENT:
COUNCIL LATE:
1. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL
1.1. Resolution to go In -Camera (Updated)
Councillor Vince Kerrio requested that a letter received by
Margaret Hoy regarding the Downtown BIA be added to the In -
Camera agenda for discussion.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council enter into an In -Camera
session.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lori Lococo declaring a conflict).
2. CALL TO ORDER
O Canada: Performed by: Vocal Music Class at A.N. Myer Secondary School
(Recorded)
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1. Council Minutes of March 2, 2021
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
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Councillor Wayne Campbell that the minutes of March 2, 2021 be
approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
4. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made
for the current Council Meeting at this time.
a) Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict of interest to the following 2
matters on the agenda:
• Under Consent Agenda: MW -2021-17 (Victoria Avenue @
Walnut Street - Removal of Turn Prohibitions)
• Item #8.2 - Resolution - City of Sarnia - Provincial Colour Coded
Capacity Limits -- as it relates to dining limits.
b) Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict of interest to the following
agenda items:
• Item #6.6 - Zoning Amendment - Transit Station Secondary Plan -
owns property in the area.
• Item #9.1 - Resolution - Transit Station Secondary Plan - owns
property in the area.
• By-law 2021-40 - Rezone of lands for Transit Station Secondary
Plan - owns property in the area.
• Item #8.10 - Downtown BIA correspondence - as is spouse's
former employment.
5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences on the passing of Ron Canavan,
brother of Wendy Canavan of our Business Development Department
and to Jim Moody, father of Dan Moody, former Sergeant at Arms for
the City.
b) Mayor Diodati provided the following updates:
1 Year Anniversary of first COVID case in Niagara [on screen]
• Flags lowered to half-staff on Friday, March 12th
• Acknowledge Niagara's Toss:
o COVID-19 has claimed the lives of 374 residents
• Niagara Mayors and Regional Chair—open letter to residents
• The impact COVID-19 has had on the collective mental health of
our community has been profound.
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o Suicides/ domestic violence/ mental health resources
maxed
• Major impact on our economy
o many losing their jobs
o some businesses closing forever
o thousands of workers, especially in tourism, still out of
work
• Stories of resilience in our community / People coming together.
• Light at the end of the tunnel = Vaccination program
• Still must be diligent/ safe / respectful
• Continue to be patient and kind to one another
Vaccination Clinic at MacBain Centre
• Open since Thursday, March 18th through to today
• Have vaccinated 3200 residents at the clinic
• It's been very successful
• Team effort between City of Niagara Falls and Public Health
• Thank the community for their cooperation
o coming just 5 minutes prior to vaccination time
o prepared with health card/ following rules when there
• Looking forward to the next cycle of the clinic returning to the
MacBain Centre again soon
c) Mayor Diodati recognized the following Hometown Hero:
Hometown Hero Recognition:
• One of our City Crossing Guards, Mr. Fred Winston, was recently
honoured as a "Hometown Hero"
• Thanks to Sheri Hawkins and her team at "Mainly Niagara" for
starting the Hometown Hero program in our community
o Recognizing people making a difference in the lives of
others
o Spreading kindness
• Fred is a fixture at the corner of Lundy's Lane & Dorchester Road
• He has been smiling, waving and making people's day for 8 years
• He has a passion for doing his job well and ensuring his students
cross safely
• We presented him with a small gift to recognize his contributions
to making our community great! [play video]
• Thank you Fred—to you and your colleagues who do a great job
every day! You make us proud!
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d) Mayor Diodati discussed the upcoming Earth Hour:
• When? Saturday, March 27th at 8:30 - 9:30 PM
• Lights on the Falls will be dark in support
• Turn off your lights for 1 hour of darkness
e) Mayor Diodati announced that the re -scheduled Spring Break is from
April 12-16, 2021.
f) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
6. REPORTS
6.1. F-2021-22
Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Members of
Council and Commissions
The report recommends for the information of Municipal Council. At the
April 21, 2020 Council meeting, staff was ordered to report back further
to show the number of meetings held by Council and Council Member
attendance. This information has been included in an attachment.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that the report be approved as recommended
and to have staff report back on including a gift registry for future
"Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Council and
Commissions" reports.
Carried Unanimously
6.2. FS -2021-01
Next Generation 9-1-1 and Consolidated Dispatch
The report recommends the following:
1. That staff be directed to continue the planning for the
implementation of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) in
coordination with partner agencies, Boards and Councils.
2. That staff be directed to continue the planning for the
implementation of a consolidated emergency dispatch service for
Niagara.
3. That staff be directed to continue the discussions and planning
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for the Back-up Dispatch Centre which will serve Emergency
Service communications for the Niagara Region to be located on
the back portion of the station 7 property.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
6.3. FS -2021-02
Government of Ontario Fire Safety Grant Program
The report recommends that Council approve the report and support the
Niagara Falls Fire Department application under the Ontario Fire Safety
Grant program.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council approve the report and support
the Niagara Falls Fire Department application under the Ontario Fire
Safety Grant program.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council receive and file the Covid-19
Vaccine presentation as delivered by Chief Jim Boutilier.
Carried Unanimously
6.4. MW -2021-19
Children's Memorial Walkway
The report recommends the following:
1. That City Council approve of the Children's Memorial Walkway
concept plan for Firemen's Park as outlined in Report MW -2021-
19; and further,
2. That City Council preapprove the allocation of 2022 capital
funding in the amount of $160,000 to tender the construction
works for the Children's Memorial Walkway project in 2021.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
6.5. PBD -2021-11 (Comments & presentation added)
SBA -2021-001 - Sign By-law Amendment
Owner: Walker Industries Holdings Ltd.
Agent: Vann Media (Larry Vann)
North side of Thorold Stone Road, West of Garner Road
The report recommends that Council support the Sign By-law
amendment application to permit a 100% electronic message centre
billboard sign on the north side of Thorold Stone Road, west of Garner
Road subject to the following conditions:
1. The sign size and sign area of the sign to remain at 3.048 m x
6.096 m (10 ft. x 20 ft);that the sign be setback 10 m (33 ft.) from
the existing Regional road (Thorold Stone Road); and,
2. That the sign be equipped with photo -cell technology to
automatically adjust the sign's brightness based on ambient light
levels so as to not cause any impacts on surrounding residential
use nor cause distraction to drivers along Thorold Stone Road.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved as
recommended and that it be subject to Larty Vann contacting the
opposing residents, J & L Colavecchia, to satisfy their concerns with the
location of the sign.
Carried (Councillor Chris Dabrowski was opposed to the vote).
6.6. PBD -2021-12
AM -2020-007, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Applicant: City of Niagara Falls
Proposed Zoning Amendment to Implement the Transit Station
Area Secondary Plan
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 79-200 for
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the Transit Station secondary plan area.
2. That subject to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, Council
determine that the proposed changes to the by-law with respect
to setbacks for tall buildings are minor in nature and that no
further notice is necessary and pass the resolution regarding this
matter included in tonight's agenda.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that the report be approved as
recommended and also that the properties belonging to Joedy Burdett
be zoned CB4, as per Schedule 2 of the Amending Zoning By-law.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict).
7. 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-2021-21
Monthly Tax Receivables Report — February
The report recommends that Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables
report for information purposes
L-2021-05
Encroachment Agreement with the City
5528 Ferry Street and encroachments into the Allendale Avenue road
allowance (La Pue International Inc.)
Our File No. 2020-51
The report recommends the following:
1. In the event that Council determines it is in the best interest to do so,
that La Pue International Inc. be permitted to construct several tiebacks
that will extend into the City's road allowance, being a portion of
Allendale Avenue, which abuts 5528 Ferry Street, for the purposes of
construction of an underground parking structure under 5528 Ferry
Street.
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2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the required
Encroachment Agreement.
3. That the City Solicitor be authorized to register the Encroachment
Agreement on title to 5528 Ferry Street and the applicable parcel for the
affected portion of Allendale Avenue road allowance in the Land
Registry Office.
MW -2021-17
Victoria Avenue at Walnut Street
Removal of Turn Prohibitions
The report recommends that the turn prohibitions be removed from the
intersection of Victoria Avenue and Walnut Street following the construction of
the planning improvements on the Casino Niagara site.
MW -2021-18
Regulatory Sign Installations in New Subdivisions
The report recommends that the regulatory signs outlined in this report be
approved for the Forestview Estates subdivision.
MW -2021-20
Drinking Water System Summary Report and Overview
The report recommends that this report be received and filed.
R&C-2021-04
Gale Centre Streaming Service
The report recommends that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to act
on the behalf of the City to execute an agreement with GameOnStream Inc.
("GOS") for live and on demand video streaming at the Gale Centre.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the reports are approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Vince Kerrio declaring a conflict of interest to
MW -2021-17).
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8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
8.1. Resolution - City of St. Catharines - Living Wage Certification
Application
The attached is correspondence from St. Catharines City Council
regarding a motion passed by Council respecting the City's Living Wage
certification application.
RECOMMENDATION: That the matter be referred to Staff.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that the matter be referred to Staff.
Carried Unanimously
8.2. Resolution - City of Sarnia - Provincial Colour Coded Capacity
Limits
The attached resolution from the City of Sarnia is regarding the
Provincial Colour Coded Capacity Limits.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council support the motion of the City of
Sarnia regarding the Provincial Colour Coded Capacity Limits.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council support the motion from the
City of Sarnia regarding the Provincial Colour Coded Capacity Limits
advocating the Province of Ontario to adjust the capacity limits for
dining, restaurants, sporting and recreational facilities, places of
worship, event centers, and all retail/small businesses as part of the
COVID-19 Colour Coded System.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict).
8.3. Resolution - Town of Niagara -on -the -Lake - Support for Wine
Sector
The attached resolution was approved by the Council of the Corporation
of the Town of Niagara -on -the -Lake regarding support for the wine
sector.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council support the resolution from the
Town of Niagara -on -the -Lake.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council support the resolution from the
Town of Niagara -on -the -Lake regarding support for the wine sector and
that Niagara Region calls on the Province of Ontario to create a level
playing field and to provide Ontario's entrepreneurial wine industry with
opportunities to invest more into innovation and job creation while
providing consumer choice and convenience for the purchase of Ontario
wines; furthermore, that the Province be urged to undertake the
following:
a. Eliminate the 6.1% tax applied to VQA (100% Ontario -grown) wines
on sales in the 2021 Budget;
b. Enable Ontario wines to offer direct delivery, with margin, to grocery
stores;
c. Establish long-term VQA wine support programs at the LCBO that
would increase shelf space for VQA wines and;
d. Eliminate import taxes on 100% Ontario VQA wines
Carried Unanimously
8.4. Niagara Regional Council Motion - Schedule 6, Bill 197, COVID-19
Economic Recovery Act, 2020
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council (NOTE: Council
has already supported the same resolution from the City of St.
Catharines on November 17, 2020).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that Council receive and file the correspondence
for information.
Carried Unanimously
8.5. Long Term Care Crisis in Ontario
Attached is a letter to the Mayor from C.A.R.P. (Canadian Association of
Retired Persons) expressing concerns about the long term care crisis in
Ontario.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously
8.6. Niagara Region - Various Correspondence
The following items have been sent from the Niagara Region for
information.
1) Natural Environment Work Program - 2nd Point of Engagement
2) Niagara Official Plan Process and Local Municipality Conformity
3) Optional Small Business Tax Subclass Overview
4) Niagara Region Motion Respecting Homelessness, Mental Health
and Addiction in Niagara
5) Support for the Wine Sector
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
listed above for information.
Carried Unanimously
8.7. Letter from Chippawa Public Docks Committee
This letter is to inform the City of Niagara Falls that the Chippawa Public
Docks Committee is dissolving its corporation.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council receive and file the letter from
the Chippawa Public Docks Committee informing the City of Niagara
Falls of dissolving its corporation and to send a letter back to the
Chippawa Public Docks Committee thanking them for years of wonderful
work.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council direct staff to arrange for a
plaque to be erected to honour and recognize the work done by the
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committee members.
Carried Unanimously
8.8. Final Report - Code of Conduct Complaint - Integrity Commissioner
(Bitter/Kerrio)
Attached is the Integrity Commissioner's letter and the Final Report
dated March 15, 2021 for the above noted matter.
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 Unanimously
8.9. Investigation Report - Code of Conduct Complaint (IC -11926-1120)
(De Luca/ loannoni)
Attached is the Integrity Commissioner's letter dated March 18, 2021
and the Investigation Report for the above noted matter.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that Council receive and file the correspondence
for information.
Carried Unanimously
8.10. Board of Management for Downtown Business Improvement Area
Letter to Mayor and Council regarding the previous hiring process of a
former employee.
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 letter to the
Mayor and Council regarding the previous hiring process of a former
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employee.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict).
8.11. Women's Brain Health Day - Thursday, December 2nd, 2021
Women's Brain Health Initiative is requesting the lights that illuminate on
the Horseshoe Falls and the Bridle Falls be lit up in purple the evening
of Thursday, December 2nd, 2021. Purple is the branded colour for
Women's Brain Health Day in Canada.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council support the request to illuminate
the Falls in purple the evening of Thursday, December 2, 2021 to
recognize "Women's Brain Health Day."
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that Council support the request to
illuminate the Falls in purple the evening of Thursday, December 2,
2021 to recognize "Women's Brain Health Day."
Carried Unanimously
8.12. Flag -Raising Request - Meals on Wheels
The OCSA (Ontario Community Support Association) has declared the
month of March as the "March for Meals Month." They are requesting
that Niagara Falls Council approve the flag to be raised and flown for the
first week of June 2021 as June is Senior's Month in Ontario.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve raising the "Meals on
Wheels" flag for the first week of June 2021 as June is Senior's Month in
Ontario.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that Council approve raising the "Meals on
Wheels" flag for the first week of June 2021 as June is Senior's Month in
Ontario.
Carried Unanimously
8.13. Flag -Raising Request - National Congress 2021 11th Anniversary -
Italian Heritage Month
The President of the National Congress Italia Canada, Niagara
Peninsula District, is requesting the City of Niagara Falls to raise the
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Italian flag on June 4th, 2021 at 12:00 PM to honour Italian Heritage
Month.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the flag -raising request for
June 4, 2021 to honour Italian Heritage Month.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council approve the flag -raising
request for June 4, 2021 to honour Italian Heritage Month.
Carried Unanimously
8.14. Flag -Raising Request - Haitian Day
The Embassy of the Republic of Haiti to Canada is requesting that the
City of Niagara Falls declare Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 as "Haitian
Day" by raising the Haitian Flag and to illuminate the Falls with the
colours of Haiti (red and blue). The Niagara Falls Illumination Board has
approved the request to Illuminate the Falls at 9:45 PM on May 18, 2021
fora 15 minute duration.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City of Niagara Falls declare Tuesday,
May 18, 2021 as Haitian Day by raising the Haitian Flag.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the City of Niagara Falls declare
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 as Haitian Day by raising the Haitian Flag.
Carried Unanimously
8.15. Proclamation Request - World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day
A resident is requesting that the City of Niagara Falls declare Thursday,
November 18th, 2021 as World Pancreatic Cancer Day to help bring
public awareness to the disease.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City of Niagara Falls proclaim
Thursday, November 18, 2021 as "World Pancreatic Cancer Day."
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the City of Niagara Falls proclaim
Thursday, November 18, 2021 as "World Pancreatic Cancer Day."
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Carried Unanimously
8.16. Proclamation Request - Apraxia Awareness Day
A request for the City of Niagara Falls to proclaim May 14th as "Apraxia
Awareness Day." Childhood apraxia of speech is a very misunderstood
and very challenging speech disorder, our kids need help.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City of Niagara Falls proclaim May
14th, 2021 as "Apraxia Awareness Day."
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the City of Niagara Falls proclaim May
14th, 2021 as "Apraxia Awareness Day."
Carried Unanimously
8.17. Illumination of Lights for Parkinson's Awareness
On behalf of the Steve Ludzik Foundation, a letter is attached requesting
the City to recognize Sunday, April 11th, 2021 as "National Parkinson's
Day" by Illuminating Red Lights.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that Council receive and file the letter
requesting the City to recognize Sunday, April 11th, 2021 as "National
Parkinson's Day" by Illuminating red lights and for the City of Niagara
Falls to further declare Sunday, April 11, 2021 as "Steve Ludzik Day."
Carried Unanimously
9. RESOLUTIONS
9.1. Resolution -Tall Building Setbacks are Minor
That in accordance with subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, 1990
R.S.O, Council determines that the changes to the proposed zoning by-
law for AM -2020-007 to implement the Transit Station Area Secondary
Plan are minor and do not require further notice.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the resolution be approved.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict).
10. RATIFICATION OF IN -CAMERA
a) Ratification of In -Camera for March 22, 2021
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that Council direct staff to continue with
any necessary steps involved in the CAO recruitment process.
Carried Unanimously
b) Ratification of In -Camera for March 23, 2021
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council direct staff to proceed with the
Expressions of Interest received for the use of the MacBain Community
Centre and report back to Council at a later date; and further that
Council direct staff to continue with litigation proceedings as they pertain
to the Steel Rail Development.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Wayne Campbell and Councillor Lori
Lococo declared a conflict).
11. BY-LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-
law listed for Council consideration.
2021- A by-law to enter into an agreement with the Ministry of Transportation
37 - related to the provincial Transfer Payment Agreement for the Investing
in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP): Public Transit Stream between
Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario represented
by the Ministry of Transportation.
2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate
38 - parking and traffic on City Roads. (Prohibited Turns).
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2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate
39 - parking and traffic on City Roads. (Stopping Prohibited, Stop Signs at
Intersections, Pedestrian Crossovers).
2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to rezone lands within the Transit
40 - Station Secondary Plan Area to CB, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB4-1, CB5 AND
CB6 (AM -2020-007).
2021- A by-law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 138 to the City
41 - of Niagara Falls Official Plan (AM -2020-011).
2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the lands for
42 - 108 dwelling units in 5, 3.5 storey apartment buildings and to repeal By-
law Nos. 2005-55, 2005-196 and 2011-118 (AM -2020-011).
2021- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
43 - meeting held on the 23rd day of March, 2021.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the by-laws be read a first, second and
third time and passed.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict to by-
law 2021-40)
12. NEW BUSINESS
a) City Recycling Initiative - Gold Box program
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that staff explore the gold box program for
"super-recyclers" with the Region and report back on any incentive
program.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor loannoni and Councillor Thomson was
absent from the vote).
b) City -owned Land - Mewburn at Mountain Roads
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell That staff come back with a report with a
possible master plan/5 year plan with the Region for the lands on the
north side of Mountain Road at Mewburn Road, extending east to
Dorchester Road.
Carried Unanimously
c) Snow Removal - Sidewalks
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that staff come back with a report on sidewalk
ploughing for the City of Niagara Falls and how this may be expanded
and the possible implementation of a by-law to be put in place and any
other options for snow removal (ie. Snow buddy program).
Carried Unanimously
13. ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the meeting be adjourned at 7:10 pm.
Carried Unanimously
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