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COUNCIL PRESENT:
COUNCIL ABSENT:
MINUTES
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 22, 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
STAFF PRESENT: Erik Nickel (Acting CAO), Alex Herlovitch, Kathy Moldenhauer, Trent Dark, Ed
Lustig, Jon Leavens, Dale Morton, Rosanna Firenze, Heather Ruzylo
1. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL
1.1. Resolution to go In -Camera
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that Council enter into an In -Camera session.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
2. CALL TO ORDER
0 Canada: Performed by: Jaid Atkinson (Recorded version)
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1. Council Minutes of June 1, 2021
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the minutes of June 1, 2021 be
approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
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) Mayor Jim Diodati declared a pecuniary interest to cheques #445076
and #445527 as they were both payable to himself.
b) Councillor Victor Pietrangelo declared a pecuniary interest to the
following cheques:
• Cheque #00339-0003, payable to DSBN (Spouse's employer)
• Cheque #00339-0004, payable to NCDSB (Victor's employer)
c) Councillor Carolynn loannoni declared a pecuniary interest to cheque
#445298, payable to herself.
d) Councillor Wayne Campbell declared a pecuniary interest to cheque
#145065, dated April 28, 2021 in the amount of $319.20, payable to
himself.
e) Councillor Lori Lococo declared a pecuniary interest to the following
cheques:
• cheque #445107, dated April 28, 2021, in the amount of $152.12
(payable to herself).
• cheque #445168, dated May 5, 2021, in the amount of $678.00
(payable to herself).
• cheque #445559, dated May 26, 2021, in the amount of $122.12
(payable to herself).
All cheques listed above are for reimbursement of expenses including a
conference.
• cheque #00346-0034, dated May 3, 2021, in the amount of
$2,333.33, payable to Niagara Falls Art Gallery (Councillor
Lococo sits on the board as a resident).
• cheque #00351-0048, dated May 31, 2021, in the amount of
$2,333.33, payable to Niagara Falls Art Gallery (Councillor
Lococo sits on the board as a resident).
Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict of interest to the following
agenda item:
• Item #10.1 - Downtown CIP Request from Downtown BIA
• Cheque #00350-0023, dated May 25, 2021, in the amount of
$2500.00 (spouse's former employer).
5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Council
June 22, 2021
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a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences on the passing of Antonio Valeo,
father of Sam Valeo, Director of Building Services and CBO and to
Angela Cuviello, mother-in-law of Lucy Cuviello, retired City employee.
b) Mayor Diodati provided the following updates and words of gratitude and
appreciation:
O Canada Singers - Thank you
• A big thank you to the team at Stamford United Church
• Sara Maida -Nicol for volunteering her time to source, prepare and
record all of the weekly anthem singers
• To Rev. Harvey Tobey for the use of the church, the organist
• A true team effort
GO Train Service to Niagara Falls will resume
• Starting again Saturday, June 26th
• Four trains will leave Union Station for Niagara each Saturday,
Sunday and holiday Mondays this summer
• Total of 8 trips per day
Shelley Gautier World Championship [photos attachedl
• Won another World Championship
• U.C.I. Paracycling Road World Championships, 2021
• 9th world Championship Win for Shelley
• Her first international race in 2 years
• Congratulations Shelley
• Continue making Niagara Falls proud
Farewell to Fire Chief Jim Boutilier
• Began his emergency services career with the Niagara District
Ambulance Service in 1981
• Joined NF Fire Dept in 1990 as a firefighter
• Held many different positions within the Fire Department before
being named Chief in 2016
• Stepped up as head of the Community Emergency Management
Team
o Led us through COVID
o Directed a team of staff and
o Successfully navigated the City's direction through
pandemic
• Well respected among Fire Departments, by staff and in our
community
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• We will be sad to see him go
• Luckily he has taught everything he knows to our new Chief Jo
Zambito
• charcuterie board was presented to the Chief.
• Chief Jim Boutilier spoke briefly communicating his gratitude to
staff and expressing his sincere enjoyment working for the City of
Niagara Falls.
c) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 13, 2021.
6. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
6.1. Incident on Chippawa Parkway
Mayor Diodati made a presentation to Brian Dell, whom assisted in the
rescue of a passenger from a tragic car accident.
The following was mentioned to honour Brian:
• Last Council Meeting you may remember that we recognized the
intervention of one of our SPCA officers in Niagara Falls, Bill
Ashcroft
• Today, we have the honour of being joined by Brian Dell
• Before a tragic car accident on the Parkway in May — Brian and
Bill did not know one another
• But they became partners in a heroic rescue
• In fact, Brian Dell first came across the burning vehicle and
stepped in to action to help
• While Bill Ashcroft called the fire department
• Brian got to work and intervened to pull the passenger to safety
• With Bill's help, they were able to rescue the passenger of the
burning vehicle
• Though the driver of the vehicle did not survive, the brave actions
of two Niagara Falls residents, and Brian's decision to step in
without hesitation, the passenger was saved
• Brian Dell—we congratulate you and we thank you
• Mayor Diodati presented a small token in appreciation to Brian
• Brian spoke briefly mentioning the importance of implementing
traffic calming measures in this particular area of the Parkway.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council refer this matter to staff in our
Transportation department to investigate the Chippawa Parkway
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regarding implementing traffic calming measures in the vicinity of this
accident.
Carried Unanimously
6.2. Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee
MYAC provided Council with a presentation to include an overview of
the year's accomplishments and a brief video of the 2021 MYAC
Scholarship Recipients.
Vanessa George and Riya Patel, the 2020/21 Co -Chairs, made the
presentation.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council receive the presentation made
by Vanessa George and Riya Patel, the 2020/21 Co-chairs of the
Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC).
Carried Unanimously
6.3. PBD -2021-30
City of Niagara Falls Housing Directions Study
Housing Needs and Supply Report
Council to receive a presentation by Dillon Consulting, in Association with
Tim Welch Consulting.
Tim Welch, Ryan Taylor and Kelly Martel was in attendance over Zoom
and made the presentation.
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council receive the presentation regarding the City of
Niagara Falls Housing Needs and Supply Report attached as
Appendix I.
2. That Council direct staff to proceed to Phase 2, the development
of a Housing Strategy including consultation with the community
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
7. PLANNING MATTERS
City Council
June 22, 2021
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7.1. PBD -2021-26
AM -2021-002, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
6025, 6035 and 6045 McLeod Road
Applicant: 623381 Ontario Inc. (Thomas Newell)
Agent: NPG Planning Solutions (Heather Sewell)
Two Apartment Buildings with a Total of 39 Dwelling Units
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application
to rezone the lands a site specific Residential Apartment 5C
Density (R5C) zone to permit two 3 storey apartment buildings
with a total of 39 dwelling units, subject to providing a 9 metre
setback from the rear yard lot line, and subject to the other
regulations outlined in this report.
2. That the amending by-law not be passed until the land is
acquired by the owner of the abutting lands to the west at 6065
McLeod Road (M5V The Niagara Inc.).
Heather Sewell, acting as the Agent, from NPG Planning Solutions,
asked Council to consider deferring this planning matter.
The Public Meeting was closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council defer the proposed development
and allow the planners to further continue dialogue with City Staff
regarding various technical matters and furthermore, that the report be
brought back to Council at either the August 10, 2021 or September
14th, 2021 Council meeting.
Carried Unanimously
7.2. PBD -2021-27
AM -2021-004
Zoning By-law Amendment Application
8165 Schisler Road
Applicant: William and Donna Warner
Agent: J.D. Barnes (Allan Heywood)
To Allow Agricultural Purposes Only for Part 2 and Permit a
Reduction in Minimum Lot Area for Part 1
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The report recommends that Council approve the Zoning By-law
amendment application to rezone Part 2 a site specific Rural Agricultural
(RA) zone to permit agricultural purposes only, to rezone Part 1 a site
specific RA zone to permit a reduced minimum lot area of 1.53 acres
(0.62 hectares), as shown on Schedule 2.
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building and Development, gave
an overview of the background report PBD -2021-27.
The Public Meeting was closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
7.3. PBD -2021-28
26CD-11-2021-001
Approval of Draft Plan of Vacant Condominium
Forestview Estates, Block 115
Applicant: Marken Homes and Construction (Fausta Marandola)
Agent: Upper Canada Consultants
The report recommends the following:
1. That the Plan of Standard Condominium 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
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
Condominium Agreement and any required documents to allow
for the future registration of the Condominium when all matters
are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building and Development, gave
an overview of the background report PBD -2021-28.
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The Public Meeting was closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Wayne Campbell was absent from the
vote)
8. REPORTS
8.1. F-2021-35
Low Income Seniors' Water and Property Tax Rebate
The report recommends for the information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Wayne Campbell was absent from the
vote).
8.2. F-2021-36
Insurance Renewal Report
The report recommends that Council approve the 2021-2022
Comprehensive Insurance Program from Intact Public Entities Inc.
formerly operating as Frank Cowan Company Limited.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Wayne Campbell was absent from the
vote).
8.3. HR -2021-07
Code of Conduct
City Council
June 22, 2021
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The report recommends that Council receive the following report for
their review and consideration.
Councillor Carolynn loannoni requested a recorded vote for the following
motions.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council receive Report HR -2021-07 for
review and consideration, including changes made to the attached Code
of Conduct, with the exception of item #9.2 (k) pertaining to "gifts," as
well as the following paragraph referring to implementing a gift registry.
Carried (Councillor Carolynn loannoni and Councillor Lori Lococo
opposed to the vote and Councillor Victor Pietranqelo was absent from
the vote).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the Code of Conduct, as included with
Report HR -2021-07 amend Section 17.1 (a) to reflect a $500.00
prescribed fee and that Section 17.1 (e) be approved as written with the
only change to reflect the $500.00 filing fee.
Carried (Councillor Carolynn loannoni and Councillor Lori Lococo
opposed to the vote and Councillor Victor Pietranqelo was absent from
the vote).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Section 17.1 (c) of the Code of
Conduct be amended to read: "the alleged Code of Conduct violation
shall have taken place within 6 weeks of filing the complaint with the
Integrity Commissioner and that an alleged Municipal Conflict of Interest
violation shall have taken place not more than 6 weeks after the
applicant becoming aware of the violation."
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Victor Pietranqelo absent from the
vote).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that the name of any Councillor who is making a
Code of Conduct complaint be stated when the complaint is submitted
by City Council.
Motion Defeated (Councillors Campbell, Dabrowski, Kerrio, Pietranqelo,
Strange, Thomson and Mayor Diodati were all opposed to the vote).
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June 22, 2021
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that Section 2.1 (f) of the Code of Conduct be
amended to not allow all of City Council to file a Code of Conduct
complaint.
Motion Defeated (Councillors Campbell, Dabrowski, Kerrio, Pietranqelo,
Strange, Thomson and Mayor Diodati were all opposed to the vote).
8.4. L-2021-13
Declare Surplus of Lands
Thorold Stone Road Extension — Former Rail Corridor
(Part Stamford Township Lots 74, 76 & 91, Part Road Allowance
between Lots 74 & 76 (closed by Bylaw ST16882), Parts 1 to 5, 59R-
10728 s/t R0123490)
Our File No. 2021-81
The report recommends the following:
1. That in the event Council determines that it is in the public
interest to do so, that the Thorold Stone Road Extension (Part
Stamford Township Lots 74, 76 & 91, Part Road Allowance
between Lots 74 & 76 (closed by Bylaw ST16882), Parts 1 to 5,
59R-10728 s/t R0123490), hereinafter referred to as the "Subject
Lands", as outlined in red on the attached location map, be
declared surplus to the City's needs.
2. That Council approves the conveyance of the Subject Lands to
The Region for nominal consideration.
3. That the Mayor and City Clerk and Solicitor, be authorized to take
whatever steps and sign whatever documents are required to
carry out Recommendations 1 and 2.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
8.5. MW -2021-40
Additions to the 2021 Surface Treatment Program
The report recommends the following:
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1. That the scope of work for Contract 2021-08 for the 2021 Surface
Treatment program be revised to include the pulverization and
surface treatment of Garner Road between Mountain Road and
Warner Road; and further,
2. That Council approve a budgetary increase of $195,000.00 to the
existing $496,474.83 amount approved in the 2021 Capital
Budget, resulting in a total project budget of $691,474.83; and
that it be funded from pre -approval of a portion of the 2022
Capital Budget.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
8.6. PBD -2021-24
AM -2019-017
Zoning By-law Amendment Application
6642 St. Thomas More Drive
Applicant: 1956662 Ontario Inc.
Agent: Corbett Land Strategies Inc. (Candice Hood/John Corbett)
Removal of Holding (H) Symbols
The report recommends that Council pass the by-law appearing on
tonight's agenda to remove the holding (H) symbol and related
regulations from 6642 St. Thomas More Drive, which is currently zoned
Residential 1C Density (R1 C(H)-122), part, and Residential Mixed
(R3(H)), in part, to permit the re -development of the property for
residential purposes.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved as
recommended by removing the H symbol.
Carried Unanimously
8.7. PBD -2021-025
26CD-11-2020-003
Proposed Plan of Condominium (Standard)
2626 Mewburn Road
Applicant: River Crest Estates Ltd.
Agent: DiSanto & Gray LLP (Kimberley Gray)
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June 22, 2021
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The report recommends the following:
1. That the Plan of Condominium be draft approved subject to the
conditions in Appendix 1.
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
will lapse unless an extension is requested by the developer and
granted by Council.
4. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
Condominium Agreement and any required documents to allow
for the future registration of the condominium when all matters
are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
8.8. PBD -2021-029
Request to Council to consider a Downtown CIP Revitalization
Grant, post construction, at 4635 Queen Street
Applicant: Dominion Niagara Holdings Inc.
Agent: Jon DeLuca
The report recommends that the request by Dominion Niagara Holdings
Inc. to consider a post construction incentive agent under the Downtown
Community Improvement Plan be denied.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be deferred until the July 13,
2021 Council meeting and to invite the applicant or their representative
to present on the matter.
Carried (Councillor Carolynn loannoni and Councillor Lori Lococo were
opposed to the vote).
8.9. R&C-2021-07
Sports Wall of Fame Committee Membership
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June 22, 2021
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The report recommends that Council approve the following new
members to the Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame Committee:
• Bonnie Brady, Niagara Falls resident
• Jack (John) Hall, Niagara Falls resident
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council approve Bonnie Brady and Jack
(John) Hall as new members to the Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame
Committee.
Carried Unanimously
8.10. R&C-2021-08
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Grant
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council receive Report R&C-2021-08 regarding an update
on the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Grant Program
and Applications.
2. That Council direct staff to proceed with a Medium Retrofit
Project application under this program for the MacBain
Community Centre and include the net City/Library share of the
costs in the 2022 Capital Budget, if successful. The project will
include LED lighting, window glazing and improvements to
overall facility accessibility, with an estimated gross project cost
of $871,820.
3. That Council further direct staff to proceed with a New Build
application under this program for the Chippawa/Willoughby
Memorial Arena Multi -Use Complex and include the net
City/Library share of the costs in the 2022 Capital Budget, if
successful. The project will include a new library addition, energy
efficiency and accessibility improvements, with an estimated
gross project cost of $19.6 Million.
4. And that if the city receives funding for the Chippawa/Willoughby
Memorial Arena Multi -Use Complex, IB Storey Inc. will be
retained as Owner's engineer or Prime Consultant on this project
due to their knowledge of the facility and past project experience.
Kathy Moldenhauer, Director of Recreation and Culture, discussed this
report and recommended that Council delete recommendation #4 from
the above suggested motion.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended
with the removal of recommendation #4 as a second report will be
forthcoming which will further outline the RFP process.
Carried Unanimously
9. CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda is a set of reports that could be approved in one motion of
council. The approval endorses all of the recommendations contained in each
of the reports within the set. The single motion will save time.
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-2021-33
Monthly Tax Receivables Report — May
The report recommends that Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables
report for information purposes.
F-2021-34
Municipal Accounts
The report recommends that Council approve the municipal accounts totaling
$65,587,028.17 for the period March 31, 2021 to June 2, 2021.
MW -2021-41
Dorchester Road - Parking Control Review
The report recommends that a No Parking restriction be established on both
sides of Dorchester Road between Barker Street and Crescent Road.
MW -2021-42
Huron Street - Parking Control Review
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The report recommends that 2 Hour Parking, 9:O0AM to 5:00PM, Monday to
Friday, be established on the north side of Huron Street between Valley Way
and Ontario Avenue.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the reports are approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
10. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
10.1. Downtown CIP Funding Request
Attached is a letter from the Downtown BIA Board of Management
requesting funds from the CIP funding for the repainting of the
Downtown Arches.
RECOMMENDATION: That the matter be referred to Staff.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the matter be referred to Staff and to
bring back a report by the next Council meeting held on July 13, 2021.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict).
10.2. Niagara Regional Housing - 1st Quarter 2021 Report
Attached is the Niagara Regional Housing (NRH) Quarterly Report
(January 1 - March 31, 2021) for your review.
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
10.3. Fallsview BIA Budget
Attached is the Fallsview BIA budget and levy for 2021.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the Fallsview BIA annual
budget.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council approve the Fallsview BIA
annual budget.
Carried Unanimously
10.4. Clifton Hill BIA Budget
Attached is the Clifton Hill BIA Budget for 2021.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the Clifton Hill BIA
budget..
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council approve the Clifton Hill BIA
budget.
Carried Unanimously
10.5. Resolution - City of Port Colborne - Niagara Central Dorothy
Rungeling Airport (NCDRA) Commission
Attached is a resolution from the City of Port Colborne regarding the
Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport (NCDRA) Commission.
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
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously
10.6. City of St. Catharines Resolution - Lyme Disease Awareness Month
The attached correspondence from St. Catharines City Council
regarding a resolution passed on May 31, 2021 about Lyme Disease
Awareness Month.
RECOMMENDATION: For Council's Consideration.
City Council
June 22, 2021
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the Niagara Falls City Council support
the City of St. Catharines resolution regarding a resolution passed on
May 31, 2021 about Lyme Disease Awareness Month.
Carried Unanimously
10.7. Special Occasion Permit Request - Campark Resort - Haunt Manor
& Holiday Village
Phil Van Kleef, from Campark Resorts, is requesting that the City of
Niagara Falls declare the annual Haunt Manor event to be held on
Saturday, October 2nd through to Sunday, October 31st, 2021 as
"municipally significant" in order to assist with obtaining a Special
Occasion permit from AGCO.
Secondly, a similar request is being made for a new `Holiday Village' for
the dates of December 1, 2021 to January 1, 2022, to also be declared
as "municipally significant" in order to assist with obtaining a Special
Occasion permit from AGCO.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the City of Niagara Falls' Council
approve the request to declare the annual Haunt Manor event on
Saturday, October 2nd through to Sunday, October 31st, 2021 as
"municipally significant; furthermore, that Council approve a similar
request for the new "Holiday Village" for the period between December
1, 2021 to January 1, 2022, by declaring the event as "municipally
significant."
Carried Unanimously
10.8. Proclamation Request - Wrongful Conviction Day
The International Wrongful Conviction Committee is requesting that the
City of Niagara Falls proclaim Saturday, October 2, 2021 as "Wrongful
Conviction Day."
Wrongful Conviction Day is designated as an annual International Day
to recognize the tremendous personal, social and legal costs associated
with wrongful criminal convictions. This day recognizes those persons
who have been forced to endure the tremendous consequences brought
by a wrongful criminal conviction. The purpose of this day is to inform
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and educate the broader international community on the causes,
consequences and complications associated with wrongful criminal
convictions.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City of Niagara Falls proclaim
Saturday, October 2, 2021 as "Wrongful Conviction Day."
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the City of Niagara Falls proclaim
Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 as "Wrongful Conviction Day."
Carried Unanimously
10.9. Proclamation Request - Bullying Elimination Week
Ryan Doyle, a Canadian Author of an anti -bullying book is requesting
that the City of Niagara Falls proclaim
May 23 - May 30, 2022 as "Bullying Elimination Week."
RECOMMENDATION: That the City of Niagara Falls declare May 23 -
May 30th, 2022 as "Bullying Elimination Week."
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that the City of Niagara Falls declare May
23 -May 30, 2022 as "Bullying Elimination Week."
Carried Unanimously
10.10. Proclamation and Flag -Raising - Office Of the Republic of Cyprus
The High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus is requesting that
the City of Niagara Falls Council declare October 1st, 2021 as
"Cypress Day" in Niagara Falls to celebrate the 61st Anniversary of
Cyprus Independence by raising the Cyprus Flag.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City of Niagara Falls declare Friday,
October 1, 2021 as "Cyprus Day" to celebrate the 61st Anniversary of
Cyprus Independence by raising the Cyprus Flag.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded
by Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the City of Niagara Falls declare
Friday, October 1, 2021 as "Cyprus Day" to celebrate the 61st
Anniversary of Cyprus Independence by raising the Cyprus Flag.
City Council
June 22, 2021
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Carried Unanimously
10.11. Proclamation Request - World Hepatitis Day
The Niagara Health System -Hepatitis C Care Clinic is making a
request for the Niagara Falls Council to proclaim July 28, 2021 as
"World Hepatitis Day" in the City of Niagara Falls.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the request to proclaim
Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 as "World Hepatitis Day."
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that Council approve the request to proclaim
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 as "World Hepatitis Day."
Carried Unanimously
10.12. Lundy's Lane BIA - 2021 Budget
Attached is the Lundy's Lane BIA 2021 Budget for Council approval.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the Lundy's Lane BIA
2021 Budget.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded
by Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council approve the Lundy's Lane
BIA 2021 Budget.
Carried Unanimously
10.13. MP seeking endorsement for Motion M-84 Anti -Hate Crimes and
Incidents & Private Member's Bill C-313 Banning Symbols of Hate
Act.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded
by Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council supports the endorsement
for Motion M-84 Anti -Hate Crimes and Incidents & Private Member's
Bill C-313 Banning Symbols of Hate Act.
City Council
June 22, 2021
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Carried Unanimously
10.14. Food Truck Relief - Firemen's Park
The Executive for the SCVFA are requesting 3 food trucks in the
parking lot to cater to park visitors.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council give direction to Staff to work with
the SCVFA to allow for up to three (3) food trucks on the property of
Firemen's Park.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council give direction to staff to work with
the SCVFA to allow for up to three (3) food trucks on the property of
Firemen's Park.
Carried Unanimously
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 authorize the payment of $65,587,028.17 for General
64 - Purposes.
2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City
65 - employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by-laws.
2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate
66 - parking and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited, Limited Parking)
2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2020-056, which amended By-law No.
67 - 79-200, to remove the holding symbol (H) on the lands municipally
known as 6642 St. Thomas More Drive(AM-2019-017).
2021- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
68 - meeting held on the 22nd day of June, 2021.
City Council
June 22, 2021
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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 Unanimously
1 RATIFICATION OF IN -CAMERA
a) Ratification of In -Camera
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council authorize staff to obtain
additional insurance coverage as outlined in the open Council meeting
report F-2021-36.
Carried Unanimously
12. NEW BUSINESS
a) Appreciation and thank you to United States - Gifting of Moderna
Vaccines
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council direct staff to send a letter of
gratitude to the United States government to thank them for gifting
Canada 1 million doses of Moderna; furthermore, to request that the
Niagara Falls Illumination Board light the Falls red, white and blue to
show are appreciation for this generous gift.
Carried Unanimously
b) Flag -Raising - Canadian athletes at the Summer Olympics
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council approve a flag raising
ceremony for the Tokyo Summer Olympics to honour the Canadian
athletes, to be held the morning of Friday, July 23rd, 2021.
Furthermore, to request that the Niagara Falls Illumination Board light
the Falls the 5 colours of the Olympic rings to recognize the opening of
the Olympics on the evening of July 23, 2021.
City Council
June 22, 2021
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Carried Unanimously (Councillor Wayne Campbell and Councillor
Carolynn loannoni were absent from the vote).
c) Vegetable Gardens - Front lawn regulations
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that staff bring a report back to Council to
include information pertaining to residents planting vegetable gardens in
the front yards of their property.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni and Councillor
Wayne Campbell were absent from the vote).
d) Ice Cream Trucks
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that staff bring a report back to Council on
allowing ice cream trucks to operate on City property and that the report
include the history and challenges of issuing licenses and that all the
City's BIA's be contacted for comment.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni and Councillor
Wayne Campbell were absent from the vote).
e) Purchase of Books (Municipal World) - Tucker Goes to City Hall (A
Kid's Guide to Local Government)
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the City purchase 15 copies of "Tucker
Goes to City Hall (A Kid's Guide to Local Government) to give away to
interested parties via some sort of promotion and to also refer the book
to our local library.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
13. ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the meeting be adjourned at 8:28 PM.
City Council
June 22, 2021
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City Council
June 22, 2021
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
City Clerk
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