12/07/2021Nipjyag
COUNCIL PRESENT:
MINUTES
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Council Chambers/Zoom App
Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Chris Dabrowski,
Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange,
Councillor Wayne Thomson and Councillor Carolynn loannoni
COUNCIL ABSENT: Councillor Vince Kerrio
STAFF PRESENT:
STAFF ABSENT:
Jason Burgess, Andrew Bryce, Brian Dick, Angela Davidson, Carla Stout, Dale
Morton, Ed Lustig, Erik Nickel, Chief Jo Zambito, Jonathan Leavens, Sam
Valeo, Serge Felicetti, Trent Dark
Kathy Moldenhauer
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:04 PM.
O Canada: Sung by Gabie (Student at Niagara Institute of Music & Arts)
Land Acknowledgement and Traditional Indigenous Meeting Opening
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2.1. Council Minutes of November 16, 2021
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council approve the minutes of the
November 16, 2021 meeting as presented.
Carried Unanimously
3. 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 Lococo declared a conflict of interest with respect to item #5.2
BIA-2022 Budget and Levy as the BIA is her husbands former employer.
Councillor Lococo refrained from discussion and voting on the matter.
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b) Councillor Pietrangelo declared a conflict on interest with respect to
Report PBD -2021-79 - Employment Lands, Resolution 10.1 and By-law
2021-135 as his family owns land in the vicinity. Councillor Pietrangelo
refrained from discussion and voting on the matter.
Councillor Pietrangelo declared a conflict of interest with respect to Item
#9.5 -Memo from Clerk - Pecuniary Interest.
Councillor Pietrangelo declared a conflict of interest with respect to Item
#9.8 - Noise By-law Exemption - St. John Newman School as this
school is part of the school board to which he is employed (NCDSB).
Councillor Pietrangelo refrained from discussion and voting on the
matter.
4. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences to the following:
• Peter Robert Cormier - Peter was the former Town Crier for the
Friends of Stamford Village.
• Buddy - The City's canine ambassador, one-half of "Buddy and
Mike."
o Falls illuminated purple for pet cancer awareness on
Thursday, December 9 at 9-9:15 pm.
o December 9th is also "International Day of Veterinary
Medicine."
o Our SPCA is supporting this as well.
o Upwards of 50% of pets die of cancer.
b) Mayor Diodati mentioned the following events:
In Memory:
• Today, Tuesday, December 7th, marks the 32nd anniversary of
the Ecole Polytechnique mass shooting in Montreal
o Ceremonies in Montreal and across Canada today
o Honouring victim's lives & calling for continued action for
equality and to end violence against women
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• Casino Niagara — 25th Anniversary
• Thursday, December 9th
• Falls will be illuminated green and gold 10-10:15PM
• More than 690 employees will celebrate 25 years of service
• Casino has welcomed more than 100 million visitors since then
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Sparkle Awards
• Registration is now open until Friday, December 10th (by 2PM)
• Participants can win 1 or 5 random draw prizes
• Official sponsor is NPEI
• Register online at niagarafalls.ca/sparkleawards
Toy Giveaway benefitting local organizations
• Thanks to Factor Forms & Scotiabank Convention Centre
• $129,000 worth of toys for children in need
• Organizations receiving toys:
o Dalton's Wish—spearheaded by Councillor Mike Strange
o Project SHARE
o Salvation Army
o Big Brothers Big Sisters
Toy Drive at Lifetime Financial Planning Group (LFPG)
• They have been doing this for 24 years
• Toys Donated to Salvation Army
• They are still collecting toys up to Monday, December 13th
• At Lifetime Financial Planning Group Office – 3831 Portage Road
Council Representation
Councillor Lococo
Positive Living Flag Raising & Red Scarf
Project
South Niagara Hospital Campaign Kick -Off
• $220 million campaign
• Already close to half -way there with pledges
• Also attended by Councillor Pietrangelo, Councillor Strange,
Councillor Dabrowski, Councillor Campbell, Councillor Kerrio &
Councillor Thomson
Grand Openings/ Business Happenings:
• Synergy Niagara
• Care24 Inc.
c) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 18th,
2022.
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays and we will see you in the New Year!
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5. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
All speakers are reminded that they have a maximum of 5 minutes to make
their presentation.
Councillor Pietrangelo left the room as he had declared a conflict to Item #5.1.
5.1. PBD -2021-79 - Employment Lands Strategy: Phase 3 Report
Consultants from Watson & Associates and Dillon Consulting (Adam
Fischer and Kelly Martel) made a presentation on the Employment Lands
Strategy.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange
1. That Council receive the Niagara Falls Employment Lands
Strategy Phase 3 report for information.
2. That Council direct staff to prepare draft Official Plan and Zoning
By-law amendments for additional stakeholder consultation and
for consideration and adoption at a later Council session; and to
only extend to Stanley Avenue, not to go east beyond Stanley
Avenue.
3. Defer interim control by-law.
Carried
Councillor Thomson opposed and
Councillor Pietrangelo was not present for the presentation and vote due
to conflict declared.
5.2. Downtown BIA - 2022 Budget and Levy
Amanda MacDonald, Executive Director of the Downtown BIA, made a
presentation to Council regarding the 2022 Budget and Levy.
Sacha Heilig, of 143 South Drive, St. Catharines, addressed concerns
she had with the Downtown BIA.
Councillor Lococo was not present for the presentation and vote.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni ...that the
Council defer the budget
Not Put
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council support and approve the 2022
Downtown BIA Budget of a requested levy of $406,604.00 with an
overall budget of $591,604.00 with the estimated external revenues.
A recorded vote was requested by Councillor loannoni.
Carried
Councillor Lococo was not present for the presentation and vote as she
declared a conflict.
5.3. 2022 Budget Engagement Results
Jason Burgess, Chief Administrative Officer and Dale Morton, Manager
of Communications & Corporate Initiatives, presented survey findings
regarding a survey that was posted through the City's social media
platforms (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) as well as through the
City's website, print and radio.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange That Council receive the presentation for
information.
Carried Unanimously
Councillor Campbell was absent for the vote.
5.4. Niagara Falls Public Library - 2022 Operating Budget
Alicia Subnaik Kilgour, Chief Librarian, along with John Anstruther, Vice -
Chair of the Library Board, provided a presentation to Council regarding
the forecasted library budget for 2022.
Councillor Pietrangelo chaired this portion of the meeting.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that Council refer the recommendations to the
2022 budget considerations to the Budget Committee.
Carried Unanimously
Mayor Diotadi was not present for the vote.
5.5. 2022 Water/Wastewater Budget
Jonathan Leavens, Acting Director of Finance, provided a presentation
regarding the 2022 water/wastewater budget.
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F-2021-61: 2022 Water and Wastewater Budget
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council approve and support option 1
as recommended in report.
Carried Unanimously
6. PLANNING MATTERS
Mayor Diodati resumed as Chair.
6.1. PUBLIC MEETING
PBD -2021-73
26T-11-2018-002 and AM -2018-012
Chippawa East Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
Amendment Application
North side of Willick Road between Sodom Road and Willoughby
Drive
Applicant: Queensway Chippawa Properties Inc.
Agent: KLM Planning Partners Inc. (Keith MacKinnon)
The public meeting commenced at 7:06PM.
Andrew Bryce, Manager, Current Planning, gave an overview of the
background report PBD -2021-73.
5 members of the public that spoke to this application:
Mike Pupolo, 9234 Sodom Road, Niagara Falls, spoke in favour of
development.
Garry Beck, of 9200 Sodom Road, objected to the proposed draft plan
and
Stanlee Hickey, of 4026 Montcalm Crescent, objected to the proposal.
Ryan Elliott, of 3836 Panama Court, asked questions about transit and
expressed that he did like parts of the plan.
Keith McKinnon, KLM Planning Partners Inc., acting as the agent,
provided a brief overview and was present for questions.
Public meeting was closed at 8:06PM.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell ....that all
conditions must be met before any development can take place.
NOT PUT.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that Council not support the
recommendations in Report PBD -2021-73 for the Chippawa East Draft
Plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment application.
A recorded vote was requested.
DEFEATED.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council approve the recommendations
in Report PBD -2021-73 for the Chippawa East Draft Plan of subdivision
and zoning bylaw amendment application.
A recorded vote was requested.
CARRIED.
6.2. PUBLIC MEETING
PBD -2021-72
AM -2021-017, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
7280 Lundy's Lane
Applicant: 5009856 Ontario Inc. (Anthony Lucisano)
Agent: Sullivan Mahoney (Rocky Vacca)
Conversion of Existing Hotel and Motel into an Apartment Building
with 122 Dwelling Units
Public meeting started at 8:27PM.
Andrew Bryce, Manager, Current Planning, gave an overview of the
background report PBD -2021-72.
Ryan Elliot, of 3836 Panama Court, did not provide address (address
was taken from Zoom registration), asked questions of the planning
staff.
Rocky Vacca, Sulivan Mahoney, provided comments in support of
application and was present for questions.
Cory Armfelt, of NPG Solutions, was present for questions.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
7. REPORTS
7.1. CAO -2021-08
Pathstone Walk-in Mental Health Clinic for Youth in Niagara Falls
(Funding Renewal)
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council approve the recommendations
in report as follows:
1. Receive this report as information.
2. Refer the request to the levy budget meeting in order to approve
funding of $20,000 for a one year agreement renewal with
Pathstone Mental Health to provide mental health service for
youth in Niagara Falls.
Carried Unanimously
7.2. CAO -2021-09
Participatory Budgeting
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that it is recommended that Council direct
staff to:
1. include a participatory budgeting pilot project in the 2023 budget
process.
2. budget $200,000 for this pilot in 2023, with a focus on developing
projects aligned with the Recreation, Culture & Parks Plan.
3. develop the process and timelines more fully, and report back to
Council prior to the public launch, estimated to be in June 2022.
Carried Unanimously
7.3. CAO -2021-10
Single Source Approval
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council provide the authority to the CAO to
engage Ernst & Young LLP (E&Y) on a single source basis within the
previously approved budget limits for the enterprise resource planning
(ERP) project.
Carried Unanimously
7.4. F-2021-59
Approval of Interim 2022 Spending Limits
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that, in the absence of an adopted 2022
General Purposes Budget, City Council approves that City departments
be allowed to incur costs to a level of 50% of the departments'
expenditure budget of the prior year.
Carried Unanimously
7.5. F-2021-60
2020 Water Fund and Wastewater Fund Budget to Actual
(unaudited) Comparison
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council receive report F-2021-60 for
information.
Carried Unanimously
7.6. MW -2021-84
Firemen's Park Tobogganing
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council approve the recommendations
in report as follows:
1. That City Council receives report MW -2021-84 regarding the risk,
liability and approach to potential allowance of tobogganing
activities to occur on an ongoing basis at Firemen's Park; and
further,
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2. That City Council of approve the attached Firemen's Park
Tobogganing Risk Mitigation Strategy, Operating Budget
increase, and to accept the risk and liability associated with
tobogganing at Firemen's Park; thereby expressly releasing the
Stamford Central Volunteer Firemen's Association from this
liability through an amendment to their lease.
3. Direction to Staff to move any obstacles related to disc golf.
Carried Unanimously
7.7. MW -2021-86
Bridge Street and Victoria Avenue Roundabout
Cost -Sharing Agreement with Niagara Region
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute the cost sharing agreement between the City of
Niagara Falls and Niagara Region for the Bridge Street and Victoria
Avenue Roundabout Construction project.
Carried Unanimously
7.8. PBD -2021-76
2021 Program Extensions under the Downtown, Historic
Drummondville and City -Wide Community Improvement Plans
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council extend the Incentive Programs for
the City's various Community Improvement Plans outlined in this report
until October 1, 2024 and that a copy of this report be forwarded to the
Niagara Region.
Carried Unanimously
7.9. TS -2021-07
Moving Transit Forward in Niagara: Creation of a Consolidated
Transit Commission
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council receive the Regional
Municipality of Niagara's Report PW 55-2021 dated November 25, 2021
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(inclusive of its Appendix 1 being By-law No. 96-2021) now approved by
Regional Council at their Special Meeting on the same date, attached as
Appendix 1 to this report, and
That Council adopt the following resolution prior to the triple majority
process deadline for all Niagara municipalities in this matter of January
31, 2022:
"That the Council of the City of Niagara Falls consents to the passage of
By-law No. 96-2021 of The Regional Municipality of Niagara, being a by-
law to provide Niagara Region with the exclusive authority to establish,
operate and maintain a consolidated passenger transportation system
for the Niagara Region "
,and
That Council delegates its authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to
negotiate municipal asset transfer agreements for the Corporation of the
City of Niagara Falls with representatives of the future Regional Transit
Commission on the basis of the principles in Report PW 55-2021 -
Appendix 3 Municipal Transfer Agreements — Summary Sheet (attached
as Appendix 1 to this report) and in a form satisfactory to the City
Solicitor, and
That the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be given the authority to
bind the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls to enter into said
agreements in these matters, and
That Council directs Staff to provide subsequent reports to Council
regarding transition costs in 2022 and impacts to the 2023 Capital and
Operating Budgets in the creation of a Regional Transit Commission, as
described in this report and the attached appendices.
Carried Unanimously
8. 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.
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BDD-2021-004
Former CP Rail Bridge Demolition Agreement
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council approve the recommendations in
report as follows:
1)That Council authorize staff to extend the current CP Rail Bridge demolition
Agreement for an additional five (5) year period - December 31, 2021 to
December 31, 2026.
2)That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the updated Agreement
when prepared.
3) To enter into discussions with CP to undertake a public process to look for
alternative use and disposal.
Carried Unanimously
F-2021-57
Monthly Tax Receivables Report — October
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables
report for information purposes.
Carried Unanimously
L-2021-22
Permanently Close Part Road Allowance between Gore Lots 3, 4 & 5 and
Township Lot 5
Our File No. 2021-142
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council approve the recommendations in
report as follows:
1.In the event that Council determines that it is in the public interest to do so,
that Part of the Road Allowance between Gore Lots 3, 4 & 5 and Township Lot
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5, (hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Lands) outlined in black on the
attached property index map attached as Schedule "B", be permanently closed.
2. That a by-law to permanently close part of a highway be prepared and
registered on title to the Subject Lands.
3. That the Mayor and Clerk and City Solicitor, be authorized to take whatever
steps and sign whatever documents are required to carry out
Recommendations 1 and 2 above.
Carried Unanimously
MW -2021-82
St. James Avenue, St. Peter Avenue and Colborne Street - Parking
Control Revisions
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council approve the recommendations in
report as follows:
1. That No Parking zone be established on the east side of St. James Avenue
between St. John Avenue and Colborne Street;
2. That the existing No Parking restriction on the west side of St. Peter Avenue
between St. John Street and Colborne Street, be relocated to the east side of
St. Peter Avenue; and,
3. That No Parking zone be established on the north side of Colborne Street
between a point 72 metres west of Portage Road to the west limit of Colborne
Street.
Carried Unanimously
MW -2021-83
Frontenac Street
Intersection Control Review
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that a stop sign be installed on the minor street
approach at the following locations:
• Southbound on Hennepin Crescent at Frontenac Street (west
intersection);
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• Southbound on Hennepin Crescent at Frontenac Street (east
intersection); and
• Northbound on Alex Avenue at Frontenac Street.
Carried Unanimously
MW -2021-85
Reixinger Road — Speed Limit Review
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the speed limit on Reixinger Road between
Lyon's Creek Road and the west limit of Reixinger Road be reduced from 70
km/h to 60 km/h.
Carried Unanimously
PBD -2021-74
26CD-11-2017-002, Extension of Vacant Plan of Condominium
5065 Portage Road
Applicant: Bojan Zdjelar
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council grant a 1 -year extension to draft plan
approval of the Plan of Vacant Land Condominium ending December 28, 2022.
Carried Unanimously
PBD -2021-77
Matters Arising from Municipal Heritage Committee
5017 Victoria Avenue, Carnegie Library
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council approve the recommendations in
report as follows:
1. That Council approve the proposed alterations to 5017 Victoria Avenue,
known as the Carnegie Library. The proposed installations of the
standpipe connection and water proofing do not alter the reasons for
designation.
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2. That Council approve the installation of the addition on the rear of the
building given that the exterior is painted a colour that matches the
existing brick.
Carried Unanimously
PBD -2021-78
Matters Arising from Municipal Heritage Committee
2021 Designated Property Grant
4851 River Road, Doran -Marshall -Burke House (Window Replacement) and
2549 Niagara River Parkway, Danner-Sherk House
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council approve the replacement of the Coach
House windows at 4851 River Road as it will assist in the overall preservation
of the Coach House and approve a grant for $2,998.99 or 50% of the actual
costs not to exceed program limits.
Carried Unanimously
R&C-2021-19
Private Watson Monument
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council not support the relocation of the
Private Watson Monument from St. Catharines City Hall to 5049 Victoria
Avenue (the Armoury), Niagara Falls.
Carried Unanimously
9. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
9.1. Resolution - City of Kitchener - Liquor License Sales and Patio
Extensions
At its meeting of October 18, 2021, the City of Kitchener passed the
attached resolution regarding liquor license sales and patio extensions.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council support the resolution regarding
liquor license sales and patio extensions.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council support the resolution
regarding liquor sales and patio extensions.
Carried Unanimously
9.2. Resolution - Town of Pelham - Niagara Region Transit
Attached is a resolution endorsed by the Town of Pelham at their
November 15, 2021 meeting.
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
9.3. Correspondence from Niagara Region - Moving Transit Forward in
Niagara
Attached is correspondence respecting Moving Transit Forward in
Niagara: Creation of a Consolidated Transit Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Council of The City of Niagara Falls
consents to the passage of By-law No. 2021-96 of The Regional
Municipality of Niagara, being a by-law to provide Niagara Region with
the exclusive authority to establish, operate and maintain a consolidated
passenger transportation system for the Niagara Region.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls
consent to the passage of By-law No. 2021-96 of the Regional
Municipality of Niagara, being a by-law to provide Niagara Region with
the exclusive authority to establish, operate and maintain a consolidated
passenger transportation system for the Niagara Region.
Carried Unanimously
Councillor loannoni not present for the vote.
9.4. Resolution - City of St. Catharines - National Childcare Program
Attached correspondence is from the City of St. Catharines regarding a
resolution passed by City Council on November 15, 2021 requesting the
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Province to work with the Federal government on a bilateral agreement
concerning a National Childcare Program.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously
9.5. Memo from City Clerk - Legal Costs associated with unfounded
Code of Conduct Complaints
RECOMMENDATION: That Council provide some direction to Staff as
to whether or not to proceed with providing further information regarding
reimbursement of costs associated with legal fees incurred from
unfounded Code of Conduct Complaints.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Staff do not proceed with seeking out
information regarding reimbursement of costs associated with legal fees
incurred from unfounded Code of Conduct complaints.
Carried
Councillor Lococo opposed and
Councillor Pietrangelo not present for vote as he declared a conflict.
9.6. Niagara Compliance Audit Committee - Notice of Decision
The attached correspondence is regarding campaign finances from the
2018 Municipal Elections.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor
Pietrangelo not present)
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9.7. Proclamation and Flag -Raising Request - Crime Stoppers of
Niagara
Crime Stoppers of Niagara is requesting the City of Niagara Falls'
Council to approve officially acknowledging Crime Stoppers Month in
Niagara Falls during the month of January 2022. Furthermore, they
request that arrangements be made for a flag -raising ceremony to be
scheduled for the first week of January.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the request to
acknowledge Crime Stoppers Month in Niagara Falls during the month
of January 2022 and that arrangements be made for a flag -raising
ceremony to be scheduled for the first week of January to officially
launch Crime Stoppers month.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council approve the request to
acknowledge Crime Stoppers Month in Niagara Falls during the month
of January 2022 and that arrangements be made for a flag -raising
ceremony to be scheduled for the first week of January to officially
launch Crime Stoppers month.
Carried Unanimously
9.8. Noise By-law Exemption - Repairs to St. John Newman Catholic
School (formerly Cardinal Newman)
A Noise By-law exemption is being requested for necessary repair work
needed to be completed at St. John Henry Newman elementary school.
Repairs to the roof have to be completed in the evening and weekends
so as not to disrupt school activities. Repairs are estimated to take
approximately 7 days.
Recommendation: For Council's Consideration.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council approve the request for a noise -by-
law exemption for necessary repair work needed to be completed at St.
John Henry Newman Elementary School, having the repairs completed
in the evenings and weekends so as not to disrupt school activities, for a
period of approximately 7 days.
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Carried Unanimously
(Councillor Pietrangelo not present due to conflict)
9.9. Correspondence from Niagara Region
Attached are reports from the region to be shared to Council for
Information:
1) Regional Report CSD 67-2021 - 2022 Budget - Waste Management
Services Operating Budget and Rate Requistion
2) Regional Report CSD 68-2021 - 2022 Budget - Water and
Wastewater Operating Budget, Rate Setting and Requisition
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously
9.10. Transit Concern - Transit Route Coverage
The Seniors Advisory Committee has asked that the attached letter be
added to agenda regarding changes to the new transit routes.
RECOMMENDATION: To Refer the matter to Staff.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council refer the matter to Staff.
Carried Unanimously
10. RESOLUTIONS
10.1. Resolution - Employment Lands
PBD -2021-79
Employment Lands Strategy
Phase 3 Report
That Staff carry out a review in respect of the land use planning policies
and zoning regulations within the Grassy Brook Secondary Plan Area and
report to Council with the results and any recommendations resulting from
the review.
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WHEREAS, Council has directed that a Secondary Plan be prepared for
the Grassy Brook Area which includes the identification of a new
Employment Area as required under Provincial Policy; and
WHEREAS, it is prudent to delay any consideration for the introduction of
incompatible, non -industrial uses during the review.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council defer this resolution related to the
Employment Lands Strategy.
Carried Unanimously
(Councillor Pietranqelo not present for vote)
11. RATIFICATION OF IN -CAMERA
None
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
131 - employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by-laws.
2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the lands for
132 - a 2 storey apartment dwelling containing a total of 21 units (AM -2021-
007).
2021- A by-law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 141 to the City
133 - of Niagara Falls Official Plan (AM -2021-007).
2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the lands for
134 - two 3 storey apartment dwellings, containing a total of 39 units (AM -
2021 -002).
2021- A by-law to permanently close part of a highway.
135 -
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2021- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate
136 - parking and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited, Stop Signs at
Intersections, Yield Signs at Intersections)
2021- A by-law to establish Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, 59R-17051 as a public
137 - highway to be known as, and to form part of Canadian Drive.
2021- A by-law to authorize the execution of a Section 37 Agreement with
138 - Stanley JV. Inc. pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act respecting
the provision of certain facilities, services and matters by Stanley JV.
Inc. in return for an amendment to By-law No. 79-200 for an increase in
height for the development of three mixed use residential and hotel
buildings with a maximum building height of 93.65 metres and 30
storeys on lands owned by Stanley JV Inc. and located on Stanley
Avenue and Dunn Streets, in the City of Niagara Falls.
2021- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
139 - meeting held on the 7th day of December, 2021.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Staff re -number the by-laws by
removing by-law 2021-135 and to end with the confirming by-law being
2021-139 and that the by-laws be read a first, second and third time
and passed.
Carried Unanimously
13. NEW BUSINESS
Councillor loannoni left the meeting at the start of "new business."
a) Millennium Clock Message Board
Councillor Dabrowski asked that information be put onto the clock by the
communications clock to Community orienting events and not for profit
events.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council direct Communications Staff to
include community events (ie. Christmas Market) and not for profit
events on the Millennium Clock Message Board.
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Carried Unanimously
b) 2021 Sparkle Awards
Councillor Dabrowski discussed the 2021 Sparkle Awards and the
sharing of it with the Downtown BIA for future years.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the Downtown BIA take over the
Sparkle Awards for the upcoming holiday seasons and that $1000.00
be awarded for winners of the Sparkle Awards for 2021.
Carried Unanimously
Coucnillor Lococo declared a conflict of Interest.
c) Councillor Lococo discussed the need for a visual map depicting the
projected growth plan and the vacant land available.
d) Adult Entertainment Licensing Fee
Councillor Thompson discussed the licensing of adult entertainment
establishments.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council support a reduced fee of $50.00
for an Adult Entertainment Parlour Entertainer licence, due to Covid-19.
Also, that this recommendation be forwarded to the Regional
Municipality of Niagara so that the Region may amend Regional bylaw
2018-76 as well as the applicable Fees and Charges bylaw.
Carried Unanimously
e) Councillor Strange discussed citizen concerns of the amalgamation of
paratransit services (St. John's Chair -a -Van). Jason Burgess, CAO,
stated that the service are still part of the amalgamation efforts.
f) Councillor Strange announced the 7th Annual Dalton's Toy Drive being
held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Boston Pizza from 4:OOPM-
7:OOPM. All unwrapped toys accepted from Infant - 18 year old.
g)
Councillor Strange presented Mayor Diodati with a Christmas ornament
from Kaitlin.
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h) Councillor Campbell announced that the Diversity and Inclusion
Committee has lost two committee members. He asked for applications
to be posted to the city website.
i) Thank you to Province - Funding received
Councillor Pietrangelo announced the increase of funding from the
Province of Ontario to reduce homelessness in the City of Niagara Falls
to assist those that are experiencing homelessness.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the City of Niagara Falls send a letter
of gratitude to the province for their efforts in assisting the City of
Niagara Falls to assist those experiencing homelessness.
Carried Unanimously
14. ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that Council adjourn the meeting at 9:25PM.
Mayor
Carried Unanimously
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