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COUNCIL PRESENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
MINUTES
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Council Chambers/Zoom App.
Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Chris Dabrowski,
Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Lori Lococo,
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Wayne
Thomson
Ken Todd, Bill Matson, Alex Herlovitch, Erik Nickel, Jo Zambito, Jon Leavens,
Kathy Moldenhauer, Serge Felicetti, Trent Dark, Ed Lustig, Rosanna Firenze,
Heather Ruzylo
1. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL
1.1. Resolution to go In -Camera
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council enter into an In -Camera
session.
Carried Unanimously
2. CALL TO ORDER
0 Canada: Performed by: Lyla Sharp (Recorded version)
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1. Council Minutes of May 11, 2021
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that the Ratification of the May 11, 2021
minutes reflect that Councillor Pietrangelo be appointed the Chair of the
committee looking at repurposing the lands owned by the City along the
hydro corridor from Kalar Road through to Charnwood Avenue to be
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used for subsidized and/or affordable housing and that this committee
include all of Council.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the minutes of May 11, 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 Mike Strange declared a conflict of interest to Item #8.3 (MW -
2021 -38 - Gateway Feature Policy) as a family member is at one of
these locations.
5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences on the passing of Antonio Valeo,
father of Sam Valeo, our Director of Building; Josephine Morrison,
mother of Jim Morrison, retired City employee and Brian Sinclair, father-
in-law of Dean lorfida, former City Clerk.
b) Mayor Diodati discussed the following:
Residential Schools Tragedy
• Flags at half-staff/ falls illuminated orange May30th & 31st
• 215 indigenous children
• Kamloops Residential School
• Honouring their lives and spirits
Italian Apology
• Take a moment to acknowledge Prime Minister Trudeau's formal
apology to Italian -Canadians last week
• I hope that all those who suffered the injustices of the past
treatment to Italian Canadians in Canada in the 1940's find peace
and a path toward healing.
• The Prime Minister's apology signified an opportunity to look
ahead in hope, fairness and one we will honour as a day when
justice was served.
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Italian Heritage Month
• Club Italia hosting a community Gnocchi Night
• In support of Project SHARE
• Curbside pick-up Wednesday, June 16th, 4-6PM
• Call Club Italia 905 374 7388 to order & support Italian Heritage
Accessibility Week
• During Accessibility Week (May30-June4th)
• Thank the members of our Accessibility Committee for their
efforts and ongoing advocacy for accessibility in our community
Pride Flag and support of 2SLGBTQQIA+ Community
• Today marks the beginning of PRIDE Month
• We raised the rainbow flag at Rosberg Park today
• Per Council's approval at our last meeting
• Many groups throughout Niagara have advocated and are
working toward more inclusivity and support
• We are pleased to collectively show our support of the
2SLGBTQQIA+ community
Appointment to OPTA (Ontario Public
Transportation Association Board of Directors)
• Congratulations to Carla Stout, General Manager of Transit
• She has been elected to the OPTA
June Movement
• Recreation & Parks Month is June
• Participate in "June Movement" all month long
• A community challenge across Ontario
• Organized by Recreation Committee
• Points for getting outside and getting active
• Use the free Goosechase App to play & track your participation
• Details online at niagarafalls.ca
City Staff donate to The Soup Kitchen
• Annual sales of ferns and hydrangeas
• Volunteer effort by City Staff
• Raised $400 for The Soup Kitchen
Ken Todd Retirement
• More than a decade of high points/ hard to know where to start
• Kind of person he was
o community first/ active volunteer
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o Project SHARE & The Soup Kitchen
o Bled Niagara Falls
Career highlights
• Instrumental/ supportive / implement
• OLG hosting agreement
• Firemen's Park, partnered with the SCVFA
• Playgrounds -42 around the entire City & trail system
• Transportation:
o GO Train
o Intermunicipal Transit
o Airport
o Building of the new transit facility on Heartland Forest Blvd
• Customer service at city hall – bringing city hall to the people
o renovation of City Hall – commitment to staying downtown
o acquisition—Wayne Thomson Building
• Downtown
o CIP
o University / Post -secondary
o GO
o Zoning amendment
• Preparing us for the future
o $1 billion South Niagara Hospital – land/ planning/ lobbying
o Waste water treatment plant
o Affordable housing & homelessness
o New farmer's market & culture hub
o Planning for a new service centre
• Trusted, experienced CAO—through COVID/ at the helm
• Ken's leadership style
o Quiet
o Encourages others to bring their skills & lead
o Bench strength
• Jim Diodati, Wayne Campbell, Carolynn loannoni, Vince Kerrio,
Victor Pietrangelo, Mike Strange, Wayne Thomson, and Chris
Dabrowski – will be up on screen to showcase
o Handcrafted wooden map
o Highlighting places in Niagara where you've lived and
served
• Congratulations Ken—a heartfelt goodbye and good luck from
Council Members, and from the entire staff.
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Ken Todd was provided an opportunity to say a few words.
c) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021.
6. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
6.1. Incident on Chippawa Parkway
Mayor Diodati made a presentation to Bill Ashcroft, animal control
officer, SPCA, whom rescued a passenger from a tragic car accident.
6.2. Update from Regional Councillors
Niagara Regional Councillor Bob Gale, updated Council on various
Niagara Region projects and issues.
He updated Council on the following Niagara Region projects and
issues:
Speaking notes for NF Council June 1/21
1, May 28 report on NRPS #1 Division Project status:
March 25 Police moved into new #1 Div on Welland Ave in St
Catharines
- we will be informed by staff in near future on options for old 68
Church St Building and property
#1 Divison costs: Original Contract $14,833,000 plus 3% contingency
Approved changes to date $270,000
Forecast cost $15,171,930
$47,927 approved last month re Covidl9
related costs: time lost, site working inefficiencies, new Min of
Labour Protocols related to Covid)
Only minor items are left to be done.
2. Council voted to reinstate the exchange of damaged green box and
recycle containers which had been eliminated in 2021 budget - so
citizens can contact the Region to replace these damaged containers.
The region feels it is in big part to people doing more recycling
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3. Keep a close watch on Lyons Creek Rd at Willodell Rd where the
MTO
is enhancing the QEW cutoff. Carolyn RyaII - Director of
Transportation Services at Region - is meeting with stakeholders out
there re there being a median in the middle of Lyons Creek Rd blocking
access from westbound Lyons Creek to Willodell Rd - and she is
discussing alternatives etc and I have a lot of faith in Carolyn as
Mayor Jim has also been involved in this conversation and has
discussed it with you. But I fear the decisions by the MTO staff and
people
not understanding that Businesses like Willodell Golf Club which have
been there for over 60 years will be hurt considerably and we could
have major safety issues if the members and staff there, as well as
citizens are forced to drive to Montrose and pull a Uturn or whatever
it takes to get to Willodell Rd and vice versa for someone wanting to
come out of Willodell and head west. I have experienced dealing with
the MTO Burwaucracy at the QEW and Thorold Stone Rd 22 years ago
and
it seems the
citizens could lose here unless Councillors speak up - we should all
be watching this carefully and hoping for lights or a roundabout
there..
4. Cllr Peter Nicholson has asked for more info on the Vision Zero
traffic Program being instituted on Lundys Lane between Montrose and
Kalar. This involves speed checks, cameras etc in high traffic and
density areas. Carolyn RyaII said this will be discussed in the next
phase of Vision Zero and a report to the Municipality will be
provided.
5. I made a motion to get a report regarding the NOTL Waste
Treatment
plant re the reasons for the project delays,and over -budget costs re
lawsuits etc so we can determine the best practices for the new South
Niagara Waste Treatment Plant. This will not delay the construction
of the new NF Plant. I also asked for a list of the Consultants for
Waste Water Plants and info on the tenders for these to further
understand costs etc.
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6. Audit
- If you recall, in 2020, during a pandemic that has devastated jobs
in Niagara Region, your regional government increased property taxes
by 5.92%.
• At Audit Committee, we received the 2020 Audited Financial
Statements.
• Overall, this is what I learned:
o For our operations, we had negative impacts on our revenue due to
the pandemic. Overall, we saw a decrease in revenue from user
charges, development charges, court revenue, and investment income,
for a total of $28 million in lost revenue.
o However, we also received $39 million from the provincial
government
to mitigate these revenue losses due to Covid
o And although we saw increased costs in our long-term care, public
health and paramedic programs for a total of $11 million, we saw
reduced operational costs in many of our other departments, totalling
$61 million.
o Overall, for operations only, the Region had a levy surplus of $37.3
million
o We also had a surplus in our rate programs, water and sewer
services, of $4.2 million.
o For our capital programs, we deferred our capital budget surplus for
construction in other years.
• So, what did we do with all this levy surplus of $37.3 million?
o We deferred capital budgets.
o We transferred $6.6 million to fund the committed contribution to
the new West Lincoln Hospital.
o We also transferred $30.6 million to the taxpayer relief reserve.
• From my perspective, we shouldn't be taxing more than we spend,
creating significant multi-million dollar surpluses during a pandemic.
• With the levy surplus, we should be working with local businesses in
creating a strategy on recovering our economy and creating jobs.
At the last Regional Council meeting, I asked for information on an
Economic Task Force made up of business members from the
Community on
how we can help them in the future to recover from this pandemics
effects and the CAO of the Region is supposed to get back to me.
7. PLANNING MATTERS
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7.1. PBD -2021-23
Cannabis Growing Facilities Land Use Review Recommendation
Report and Presentation
Susanne MacDonald and Paul Lowes, of SGL Planning & Design Inc.
made a presentation to Council. The consultants are to prepare OP
policies and zoning regulations to be presented at a future public meeting
before Council.
The report recommends the following:
It is recommended that Council:
1. Receive the presentation by SGL Planning & Design and adopt
the Cannabis Growing Facilities Land Use Review -
Recommendation Report; and,
2. Direct the consultants to prepare the amendments to the Official
Plan, Zoning By-laws and Site Plan Control By-law for a future
Public Meeting under the Planning Act.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as
recommended and to take into account the comments offered by
Council.
Carried Unanimously
7.2. PBD -2021-21 (Correspondence from Rocky Vacca added and
comments from residents added from previous application and
current application) (Presentation added)
AM -2019-022, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
Application
5359 River Road and 4465 Eastwood Crescent (Grandview Inn and
Proposed Satellite Accommodation)
5411 River Road (Proposed Vacation Rental Unit)
Proposal: Proposed Hybrid Inn providing Satellite Accommodation
in Conjunction with the Inn and a Vacation Rental Unit
Owners: 5399 River Road: 11409433 Canada Inc. (Richard Xue)
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council not approve the Requested Official Plan and Zoning
By-law amendment application, in part, to permit 4465 Eastwood
Crescent as satellite tourist accommodation associated with the
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existing Grandview Inn at 5359 River Road, but adjust the R2-2
regulations as noted in this report;
2. That Council approve Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendment changes to the existing Special Policy Area
designation and current zoning of the Grandview Inn to recognize
the use of the property as an Inn with 8 individual bedrooms and
4 suites having 2 bedrooms each, together with 2 meeting rooms
and a breakfast room to exclusively serve guests of the Inn; and
3. That Council approve the Requested Official Plan and Zoning By-
law amendment application, in part, to permit the use of 5411
River Road as a Vacation Rental Unit with no more than 3
bedrooms, subject to the zoning by-law regulations outlined in
this report.
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building and Development, gave
an overview of the background report PBD -2021-21.
The following members of public addressed the report:
John Garrett, of 4337 Simcoe Street, spoke in opposition of this
amended report citing parking and zoning issues.
Ken Westhuis, of 5419 River Road, spoke in opposition of the
application, citing zoning issues regarding illegal operations of VRU's.
Debra Jackson, of 4468 Philip Street, spoke in opposition of this report,
citing issues with by-law infractions, neglect of property and noise
disturbances.
Ken & Janice Crossman of 5311 River Road, spoke in opposition of
report citing issues with by-laws not being enforced.
Linda Manson - of 4732 Cookman Crescent, spoke in opposition of
amended report.
The following members of public all spoke in favour of the amended
application:
James Black, of 5187 Kitchener Street (speaking that it is a good thing
for tourists and how owner maintains property).
Jayasri Kannan, or 5381 River Road (has never been negatively
impacted).
Susan Wall, of 5424 River Lane.
Don Herman, of 4478 Eastwood (lived here for 10 years with no issues).
Lorenzo Damico, of 5395 River Road (3 doors down from Grandview).
Peter Tsiaros, of 5389 River Road.
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Rocky Vacca, spoke in support of the amended application, acting on
behalf of the applicant.
The Public Meeting was closed.
Councillor Carolynn loannoni requested a recorded vote.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that any decision on Application AM -2019-
022 for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment be deferred to
the August 10, 2021 meeting of Council.
Carried (Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Carolynn loannoni,
Councillor Lori Lococo and Councillor Wayne Thomson were all
opposed to the vote).
8. REPORTS
8.1. F-2021-32
Monthly Tax Receivables Report — April
The report recommends that Council receive the Monthly Tax
Receivables report for information purposes.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
8.2. MW -2021-37
Overnight Parking Permit
Application Amendment
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council direct staff to proceed and formalize an appeal
process for overnight parking permit applications that do not meet
the standard approval condition and provide residents secondary
opportunities to qualify for a permit through independent review of
special circumstances; and further,
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2. That Council delegate approval authority to the Director of
Municipal Works or designate (Manager of Transportation), to
review and approve applications that fall outside the standard
application policies.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
8.3. MW -2021-38
Gateway Feature Policy
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council receive report MW -2021-38 regarding the
construction, inspection, maintenance and/or the removal of
Gateway Features in conjunction with residential development;
and further,
2. That Council approve the attached Gateway Feature Policy; and
further,
3. That Council consider as part of the 2022 budget approval
process the budgetary implications for privately -owned gateway
feature assistance including inspection, maintenance,
replacement or removal as needed based on the Policy.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved as
recommended and that staff come back with a further report regarding
the construction, inspection, maintenance and/or the removal of
Gateway Features in conjunction with residential condominiums.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Mike Strange declared a conflict).
8.4. MW -2021-39
Park Street — Parking Review
The report recommends the following:
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1. That 2 Hour Parking, 9:OOAM to 5:OOPM, Monday to Friday, be
established on the south side of Park Street between Victoria
Avenue and Ontario Avenue, and on both sides of Park Street
between Ontario Avenue and Erie Avenue, and;
2. That permit holder parking be maintained in the two residential
zones as an exception to the 2 Hour Parking zone.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
8.5. PBD -2021-22 (Email added)
BRO-2020-001, Brownfield Rehabilitation Grant Application
4261 Fourth Avenue
Applicant: 2766720 Ontario Inc.
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the Brownfield Rehabilitation Grant
application for 4261 Fourth Avenue subject to the applicant
meeting the program requirements including entering into an
agreement with the City;
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Rehabilitation
Grant Agreement; and
3. That the rehabilitation grant request be forwarded to the Niagara
Region for support under the Smarter Niagara Incentive Program
(SNIP).
Mayor Diodati left the meeting and Councillor Vince Kerrio began
chairing the meeting.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lori Lococo was opposed to the vote
and Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent due to technical issues).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that staff in conjunction with the Ministry of
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Environment, look into investigating securing the property at and around
4261 Fourth Avenue.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that Council extend the curfew to allow the
Council meeting to continue past 10:00 PM.
Carried Unanimously
8.6. R&C-2021-05
Niagara Military Museum Lease and
Consent to Subletting of Lease
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the one year Lease Agreement with four
one year renewal options and new conditions for the use of the
Armoury by the Niagara Military Museum;
2. That Council also approve the Consent to Subletting of Lease;
3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease,
Consent to Subletting of Lease and the Memorandum of
Understanding.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council approve a five (5) year Lease
Agreement with new conditions for the use of the Armoury by the
Niagara Military Museum and that Council approve the Consent to
Subletting of Lease and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute the Lease, Consent to Subletting of Lease and the
Memorandum of Understanding.
Carried Unanimously
9. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
9.1. City of Niagara Falls Integrity Commissioner Annual Report
Attached is the Integrity Commissioner's Annual Report (April 9, 2020 -
April 98, 2021) and a memo from the City Clerk.
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RECOMMENDATION: That Council receive the Integrity
Commissioner's annual report for information.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously
9.2. Resolution - Town of Pelham - Motion re: Accessibility for Seniors -
Niagara Region
Attached is a resolution endorsed by the Council of the Town of Pelham
at their May 17, 2021 meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council endorse and support the
Resolution from the Town of Pelham.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council endorse and support the
resolution from the Town of Pelham regarding accessibility for seniors in
the Niagara Region.
Carried Unanimously
9.3. Resolution - Township of Terrace Bay - Advocacy for Reform
MFIPPA
Attached is a Resolution of Support for Advocacy for Reform MFIPPA.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council support the resolution of the
Township of Terrace Bay.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council support the resolution from the
Township of Terrace Bay regarding advocacy for reform MFIPPA.
Carried Unanimously
9.4. Resolution - City of Kingston - Post -Secondary Education
The attached resolution passed at the May 4th Kingston City Council
meeting with respect to Post -Secondary Education.
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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
9.5. Note of Appreciation - The Niagara Children's Water Festival
The Niagara Children's Water Festival Steering Committee would like to
thank the City of Niagara Falls for its generous support of the 2021
Virtual Water Festival that was held from May 10 to 14, 2021.
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
9.6. Niagara Falls International Marathon - Postponed to 2022
Attached is a letter from the race director to inform Council of the
decision to reschedule the 2021 event to October 23, 2022.
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 Unanimously
9.7. Proclamation Request - National Accessibility Awareness Week
The Mayor's Accessibility Advisory Committee would like to proclaim
the week of May 30 - June 5, 2021 as "National Accessibility
Awareness Week."
RECOMMENDATION: That Council declare the week of May 30 - June
5, 2021 as "National Accessibility Awareness Week."
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council declare the week of May 30 -
June 5, 2021 as "National Accessibility Week."
Carried Unanimously
9.8. Tourist Exemption for Retail Holiday Openings
The Regional Clerks Office is looking for the City to offer its comments
on the current application for Home Depot, Niagara Falls location, to
open on all holidays (except Christmas).
RECOMMENDATION: That Council support the Tourist Exemption for
Retail Holiday Openings request.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council support the Tourist Exemption
for Retail Holiday Openings request.
Carried Unanimously
9.9. Proclamation Request - Longest Day of Smiles
Operation Smile Canada has launched the "Longest Day of SMILES" to
raise awareness and funds to help children with cleft lip and cleft palate
around the world get the smile they deserve. From sun -up to sun -down,
on the longest day of the year, Canadians from coast-to-coast are
dedicating Sunday, June 20th, 2021 and the time leading up to it, to
making someone smile.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve and proclaim the "Longest
Day of SMILES" initiative to raise awareness to help children with cleft
lip and cleft palate on Sunday, June 20, 2021.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council approve and proclaim the "Longest
Day of SMILES" initiative to raise awareness to help children with cleft
lip and cleft palate on Sunday, June 20, 2021.
Carried Unanimously
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9.10. Proclamation Request - ParaSport Ontario - "Million Minutes
Activity" Day
ParaSport Ontario is requesting Council to proclaim Monday, June 7,
2021 as "Million Minutes Activity Day" in Niagara Falls.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council proclaim Monday, June 7, 2021 as
"Million Minutes Activity Day" in Niagara Falls.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council proclaim Monday, June 7, 2021 as
"Million Minutes Activity Day" in the City of Niagara Falls.
Carried Unanimously
10. RATIFICATION OF IN -CAMERA
a) Ratification of In -Camera
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that there be direction to staff to proceed with a
proposed plan with respect to the marketing of the Chippawa Town Hall
building at 8196 Cummington Square; furthermore, that the City agrees
to the purchase of Part Township Lot 209 Stamford, designated as Parts
4, 5, & 6 of reference plan 59R-16783 for the sum of $47,949.00 + HST;
furthermore, that direction to staff be given to report back on the City's
Code of Conduct with options to include or not include criteria related to;
a gift registry; whistleblower protection; place of residence guidelines for
applicants; fees for filing complaints; indemnification; and possible time
limit requirements when filing complaints.
Carried Unanimously
11. NOTICES OF MOTION
11.1. Petition to the House of Commons
Whereas:
• Several provinces have declared emergencies on various
circumstances over time;
• Canada is allowed to declare national emergencies under the
Emergencies Act, 1985;
• Approximately 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health
problem or illness;
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• The economic burden of mental illness in Canada is estimated at
51 billion dollars per year (including healthcare costs, lost
productivity, and reductions in health-related quality of life)
(CAMH);
• Not addressing mental health issues/illness is costly in the long-
term to Canada's economy; and
• According to a recent Morneau Shephard poll, 50% of Canadians
reported that their mental health has worsened with the COVID-
19 pandemic, with mental health related hospitalizations, crisis -
line use, and addiction rates skyrocketing.
• That Council for the City of Niagara Falls direct the City Clerk to
circulate the endorsement to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,
Members of the Standing Committee on Health, Premier Doug
Ford, Minister of Health Patty Hajdu, MP Dean Allison, MPP Sam
Oosterhoff, the Niagara Region and Local Area Municipalities.
We, the Council of the City of Niagara Falls, call upon the House of
Commons to launch a study in the Standing Committee on Health
(HESA) on the merits of declaring a national emergency on mental
health.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that Council approve the motion calling upon the
House of Commons to launch a study in the Standing Committee on
Health (HESA) on the merits of declaring a national emergency on
mental health.
Carried Unanimously
12. 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 amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City
60 - employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by-laws.
2021- A by-law to appoint an Acting Chief Administrative Officer.
61-
2021- A by-law for establishing, maintaining and operating markets and for
62 - regulating such marketslocated within the City of Niagara Falls.
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2021- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
63 - meeting held on the 1st day of June, 2021.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the by-laws be read a first, second and
third time and passed.
Carried Unanimously
13. NEW BUSINESS
a) Tall Grass Complaint
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that staff investigate tall grass at 6710
Aitlanthus Avenue.
Carried Unanimously
b) Stop Sign Request - Intersection of Angie Drive and Ernest
Crescent
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that staff investigate the intersection of
Angie Drive and Ernest Crescent, for a possible stop sign and any other
traffic calming measures as warranted.
Carried Unanimously
c) Kurelek Art Collection - The Niagara Falls Exchange
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that direction be given to staff to look for
opportunities to meet with Niagara Falls Art Gallery Staff to see if any
Kurelekart pieces could be added, on a rotating basis, at the Niagara
Falls Exchange, once complete.
Carried Unanimously
14. ADJOURNMENT
City Council
June 1, 2021
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a) Adjournment
City Council
June 1, 2021
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the meeting be adjourned at 10:38 PM.
Carried Unanimously
ayor City Clerk
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