04/12/2022Niagara MINUTES
albs CityCouncil Meeting
CANADA
4:00 PM - Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Council Chambers/Zoom App
The City Council Meeting of the City of Niagara Falls was called to order on Tuesday, April 12,
2022, at 4:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present:
COUNCIL Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Chris
PRESENT: Dabrowski, Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor
Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Wayne Thomson
(all present in Council Chambers)
Councillor Carolynn loannoni (present via Zoom)
STAFF Jason Burgess, Bill Matson, Margaret Corbett, Kira Dolch, Alexa Cooper,
PRESENT: John Hiltz, Nick Twardawsky (present in Chambers).
Erik Nickel, James Dowling, Chief Jo Zambito, Jonathan Leavens, Julie
Hannah, Kathy Moldenhauer, Nidhi Punyarthi, Serge Felicetti, Trent Dark,
Carla Stout (present via Zoom)
1. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL
1.1. Resolution to go In -Camera
Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
That Council enter into an In -Camera session.
Carried Unanimously
2. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:38 PM.
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1. Council Minutes of March 22, 2022
Moved by Councillor Wayne Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
That Council approve the minutes of the March 22, 2022 meeting as
presented.
4. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Carried Unanimously
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a) Councillor Lori Lococo declared a conflict of interest to item #8.1 - CLK-2022-
08, Fee Waiver Applications as the Downtown BIA is one of the applicants in
the report, and the BIA is Councillor Lococo's spouse's former employer.
b) Councillor Vince Kerrio declared a conflict of interest to Item #7.3 - PBD -2022-
23 (AM -2021-023), Zoning Amendment Application, which includes the
relocation of parking for Embassy Suites and Councillor Kerrio owns property
next door.
c) Councillor Wayne Thomson declared a conflict of interest to Item #7.3, Item
#7.4 and Item #7.5 (all Planning matters).
d) Councillor Victor Pietrangelo declared a conflict of interest to Item #11.10 -
Niagara Region Correspondence and CLK-C-2022-47 and PDS -6-2022 -
Niagara Official Plan, as family owns lands that are affected in the areas
impacted by the preferred urban settlement area recommendations.
5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences to the following:
• John O'Flynn, retired Health & Safety Administrator for the City.
• Julia Ann Johnson, mother of Jeanette Topliffe of our Human Resources
Department and mother-in-law of Tim Topliffe from Fire Services.
• Claude Collee, father of Doug Collee with our Fire Services Department.
b) Mayor Diodati made the following announcements:
The NEW MacBain Centre now open!
• Facilities open!
• Older Adults Programs (60+)—classes/ activities/ yoga/ pickleball
• Pool open—swimming lessons, aquatics & lane -swim year-round
• Courts for rent—pickleball, basketball, squash, racquetball
• Indoor walking track—open all year, always free!
• Community & youth programs—check website for offerings!
• Special events—check website for details
o Sports & Rec Fair—Sat., April 23rd 10AM-2PM
o Kids Business Fair—Sat., April 30th 12-4PM
• NF Public Library Branch still open at MacBain
• MyCity Customer Service Desk remains open
o parking tickets/ property taxes/ water bills/ bus passes/ etc
Scottish Minister Visit
• Also attended by Councillor Kerrio
• Right Honourable Angus Robertson, Member of Scottish Parliament,
Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs & Culture (and
Castles)
City Council Representatives
Niagara Sweep for Kids Bonspiel for Boys &
Girls Club
MASS Niagara Badminton League
Inauguration
Councillors Strange &
Pietrangelo
Councillor Pietrangelo
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Evan Court's 90th Birthday
Mucho Burrito Grand Opening
Ontario Minister of Energy and Atura Power
Announcement on Province's Hydrogen
Strategy
Councillor Thomson
Councillor Dabrowski
Councillor Kerrio
Grand Openings/ Business Happenings [photos were shown]
• Mcuire
• WTF—We the Finest Burger
• Sticks & Bricks Realty Easter Community Event
• Downtown Business Openings:
o NeoLITic
o Coldwell Banker Momentum Realty, Brokerage
o The Captain's Quarters & Queenie's Boutique
o Moxie Personal Training
o Kayzia Couture
o De Menezes Reilly Irish Dance
o Ahhaa Canada
United Way Municipal Cup [video was shownl
• Thank you to all staff for great support & winning this year's municipal
cup for United Way fundraising!
c) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 10th, 2022.
6. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
6.1. Key to the City Presentation - Rick Jeanneret
Mayor Jim Diodati presented Niagara Falls resident and long -loved Buffalo
Sabres play-by-play announcer, Rick Jeanneret, with a "Key to the City."
• Legendary sports broadcaster from Niagara Falls Rick Jeanneret
• Affectionately known as "RJ" in the Sabres organization
• Play by play announcer for Buffalo Sabres
• Started with the team in 1971-72 season
• Longest tenured play by play announcer with a single team in NHL
history
• In 1995-96 moved to television and doubled as tv and radio play by play
• Best known for his colourful player nicknames, passionate calls!
• Happy to present a key to the city from Niagara Falls where Rick lives
• Buffalo loves you. We love you!
• Your hometown is proud of you!
• Can you give us 1 or 2 of your signature calls?!
• Jim Diodati, Wayne Campbell, Carolynn loannoni, Vince Kerrio, Victor
Pietrangelo, Mike Strange, Wayne Thomson, Chris Dabrowski, and Lori
Lococo
Rick Jeanneret
51 years as a beloved sports broadcaster for the Buffalo Sabres
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Making his hometown proud!
April 12, 2022
6.2. FACS Niagara
Caroline Pograbia of Family and Children Services, Foundation Board
President and Brett Sweeney of FACS Niagara made a brief presentation to
Council which included a proclamation request to proclaim Sunday, June 12th
Mountainview LemonAID Day. The presentation will include information
pertaining to FACS Niagara working with Mountainview Building Group on a
fundraising opportunity and community event to encourage people to raise
money to send kids to camp this summer.
Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council support the request to proclaim Sunday, June 12, 2022 as
"Mountainview LemonAID Day" and to support and promote this initiative
through the City's social media channels; furthermore that staff send the
request to the Niagara Falls Illumination Board to Tight the Falls yellow.
Carried Unanimously
7 PLANNING MATTERS
7.1. PBD -2022-19
AM -2022-004 — Amendments to the Official Plan, Zoning By-laws and Site
Plan Control By-law for Cannabis Growing Facilities in the City
The Public meeting commenced at 5:17 PM.
Alexa Cooper, Planner 2, gave an overview of the background report PBD -
2022 -19.
Clark Bitter, of 5904 Prospect Street, spoke to this application, expressing his
concerns.
The Public meeting was closed at 5:48 PM.
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Carolynn loannoni
That the cannabis growing facilities be subject to a 350 metre separation
setback from sensitive land uses.
Motion Defeated (Councillors Campbell, Dabrowski, Kerrio and
Pietrangelo all opposed; Councillor Strange was absent).
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Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
That the cannabis growing facilities be subject to a 500 metre separation
setback from sensitive land uses.
Motion Carried (Councillors loannoni and Lococo opposed: Councillor
Strange absent).
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
That Council permit cannabis cultivation and production in the General
Industrial, Heavy Industrial; Yard Storage, Heavy Manufacturing District
(Crowland); and Industrial (Willoughby) zones.
Motion Carried (Councillor loannoni opposed).
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Carolynn loannoni
That Council oppose a Zoning By-law amendment for cannabis cultivation and
production in the Prestige Industrial, Light Industrial and Development Holding
zones.
Motion Carried (Councillor Thomson opposed).
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Carolynn loannoni
That Council accept the growing of Cannabis in indoor agriculture zones with a
site plan to include the 500 metre setback and would require a zoning by-law
amendment.
Motion Defeated (Councillors Campbell, Dabrowski, Kerrio, Pietrangelo
and Strange were opposed).
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
That Council not allow the outdoor growing of Cannabis in agricultural zones.
Carried Unanimously
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That Council enter into an In -Camera session at 7:06 PM to obtain legal
advice.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor loannoni abstained from vote).
Council Meeting (open Council) was called to order at 7:17 PM.
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Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
That Council:
Zoning:
Permit cannabis cultivation and production in the Industrial and Yard Storage
Zones within the City limits (For greater clarity 79-200, Crowland, Willoghby)
except for prestige and the light industrial zones, and Development Holding
zones. Subject to the following regulations:
Be wholly enclosed in a building (that is not a residence) with appropriate air
filtration, Have no outdoor cultivation, Be 500 metre from sensitive land uses
(excluding houses on the same property), Not have outdoor storage, and Not
emit any cannabis odour outside of a building.
And to accept the rest of the by-law as presented;
Official Plan:
To permit cannabis cultivation and production in the Industrial designations
within the City Limits subject to the following policies:
Be in accordance with Federal Cannabis Regulations, Be indoors with
appropriate infiltration and ensure no emissions of odour, Be subject to site
plan control (this process may require air quality, lighting plants, etc. to mitigate
nuisance), Be 500 metre from sensitive land uses, and Prohibit outdoor
cultivation.
And to accept the rest of the by-law as presented.
Site Plan
Have all Cannabis Growing Facilities (cultivation and production) subject to the
site plan control process.
Carried Unanimously
7.2. PBD -2022-22
AM -2021-005, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
7711 and 7725-7739 Drummond Road
Applicant: Mountainview Drummond Inc.
Agent: Upper Canada Consultants (William Heikoop and Ethan Laman)
Two 4 Storey Buildings with 40 Apartment Dwelling Units
The public meeting commenced at 7:20 PM.
Julie Hannah, Planner 2, gave an overview of the background report PBD -
2022 -22.
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Vraj Patel, of 7533 Oldfield Road, spoke to this application, citing privacy and
shadowing concerns.
Ethan Laman, acting as the Agent, of Upper Canada Consultants provided a
brief overview in support of the report.
Matt Vartanian, applicant from Mountainview Building Group, addressed
resident concerns regarding privacy issues.
The Public meeting was closed at 7:30 PM.
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment to rezone the lands a site
specific Residential Apartment 5B Density (R5B) zone to permit two 4 storey
apartment buildings with 40 dwelling units, subject to the regulations outlined in
this report.
Carried Unanimously
7.3 PBD -2022-23
AM -2021-023, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Part of 5881 Dunn Street
Applicant: 1984351 Ontario Limited (Carmello Menechella)
Agent: Sullivan Mahoney (Italia Gilberti)
Recognize Existing Office Building, Permit Satellite Parking Lot and
Residential Uses
Councillor Kerrio and Councillor Thomson left Council Chambers (due to
conflict stated).
The Public meeting commenced at 7:31 PM.
Julie Hannah, Planner 2, gave an overview of the background report PBD -2022-23.
Italia Gilbert, acting as the agent, from Sullivan Mahoney, provided a brief overview
of the application and was present for questions.
The Public meeting was closed at 7:40 PM.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
That Council approve the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments as detailed in
Report PBD -2022-23 to permit the existing office building and to permit a portion of
the required parking for four hotels to locate on the subject lands, subject to the
regulations outlined in this report and Appendix 1.
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Ayes: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Carolynn
loannoni, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange,
Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and Councillor Lori Lococo
CARRIED (Councillors Kerrio and Thomson declared a conflict). 7-0 on a
recorded vote
7.4. PBD -2022-24
AM -2021-024, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Part of 5881 Dunn Street
Applicant: 1984351 Ontario Limited (Carmello Menechella)
Agent: Sullivan Mahoney (Italia Gilberti)
Permit the development of 8 on -street and 22 block townhouse dwellings
Councillor Vince Kerrio returned to Chambers.
The Public meeting commenced at 7:42 PM.
Julie Hannah, Planner 2, gave an overview of the background report PBD -
2022 -24.
The Public meeting was closed at 7:49 PM.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application to rezone the
lands a site specific Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4)
zone to permit the development of 8 on -street and 22 block townhouse
dwellings, subject to the regulations outlined in this report.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Wayne Thomson declared a conflict).
7.5. PBD -2022-25
AM -2021-030, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Part of 6170 Stanley Avenue and Part of Lands on the Southwest Corner
of Fallsview Boulevard and Robinson Street described as Lots 24, 25, 26,
27 and 33 Plan 27
Applicant: 198451 Ontario Limited (Carmello Menechella)
Agent: Sullivan Mahoney (Italia Gilberti)
House of Worship
The Public meeting commenced at 7:50 PM.
Julie Hannah, Planner 2, gave an overview of the background report PBD -
2022 -25.
Rabbi Zaltzman, of 6417 Main Street, provided comments in support of the
application.
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Italia Gilberti, acting as the agent, from Sullivan Mahoney, provided a brief
overview and was present for questions.
The Public meeting was closed at 7:57 PM.
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
1. That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment to rezone the lands
a site specific Tourist Commercial (TC) zone to facilitate a four storey
place of worship (synagogue), subject to the regulations outlined in this
report, and subject to Council's approval of the recommendations
contained in report PBD -2022-23.
2. That the amending zoning by-law include a Holding (H) provision to
require a Record of Site Condition.
3. That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment as detailed in this
report to amend By-law No. 2016-53 (Wyndham Garden Hotel).
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Thomson declared a conflict).
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
That Council proclaim Tuesday, April 12, 2022, a special day of Rebbe's birth,
the leader of the Jewish people, a day of virtue for the entire Jewish people.
Carried Unanimously
8. REPORTS
8.1. CLK-2022-08
Fee Waiver Applications
- Niagara Kids Business Fair
- Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Can Am Conference
- Cruising the Q - Downtown Board of Management
- Crazy Macaws Bike Night - Downtown Board of Management
- Chippawa Volunteer Slo Pitch Tournament & SPN Arena Floor Use
Councillor Wayne Thomson returned to Chambers.
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council approve the Fee Waiver Applications for:
1. Niagara Kids Business Fair - in the amount of $683.16 for the waiving of
fees for the MacBain Centre Room Rental.
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2. ATU Conference - in the amount of $1000.00 for waiving WEGO bus
fares for delegates attending the conference.
3. Cruising the Q (Downtown Board of Management) in the amount of
$11,845.62 to waive the fees associated with the road closure costs.
4. Crazy Macaws Bike Night (Downtown Board of Management) in the
amount of $9,145.26 to waive the fees associated with the road closure
costs.
5. Chippawa Volunteer SIo Pitch Tournament & SPN Arena Floor Use in
the amount of $7,121.40 for the waiving of the diamond fees (May 27-29
weekend) and for the Chippawa Arena floor use for the 4 SPN
tournament events.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Lococo declared a conflict to the
Downtown BIA applications).
8.2. F-2022-16
Reinstatement of property tax penalty and interest rate at 1.25% per
month
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That Council approve the reinstatement of the property tax penalty and interest
rate at 1.25% per month, effective May 1, 2022.
Carried (Councillor Thomson and Councillor Kerrio were opposed).
8.3. MW -2022-20
Dorchester Road, south of McLeod Road - Road Reconstruction &
Bicycle Lane Implementation
Neil Mooney, of 7601 Dorchester Road, addressed Council to discuss traffic
calming issues.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
1. That City Council designate through municipal by-law new bicycle lanes
on each side of Dorchester Road between McLeod Road and Oldfield
Road; and,
2. That a No Stopping restriction be established on both sides of
Dorchester Road between McLeod Road and a point 95 metres south of
McLeod Road;
3. That No Standing restrictions be established at all transit stops between
Dorchester Road between McLeod Road and Oldfield Road; and that,
4. That parking restrictions be established for the remainder of Dorchester
Road between McLeod Road and Oldfield Road.
5. That Staff report back on the possibility of a truck route off of QEW @
Lyon's Creek Road with the installation of a 4 way stop at Jubilee and
Dorchester Road and speed limit reductions along Dorchester Road
south of McLeod.
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Carried Unanimously
Moved by Councillor Carolynn loannoni
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
That Staff report back on the possibility of a truck route, traffic calming
measures and speed limit reductions along Drummond Road.
Carried Unanimously
8.4. MW -2022-21
Hendershot Boulevard — Parking Control Review
Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Report MW -2022-21 (Hendershot Boulevard - Parking Control Review) be
referred back to Staff for further review.
Carried Unanimously
8.5. PBD -2022-21
26CD-11-2021-005, Draft Plan of Condominium
Modification to Draft Plan Approval (Phased)
4263 Fourth Avenue
Applicant: 2766720 Ontario Inc.
Agent: Terrance Glover (Urban In Mind Consulting)
Councillor Chris Dabrowski left the meeting.
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
1. That the Draft Plan of Condominium (Phased) for 4263 Fourth Avenue
be draft approved subject to the modified conditions in Appendix A, to
allow the registration of the condominium plans to proceed in two (2)
phases;
2. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the modified 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; and
3. That a modified draft approval be given for three years, after which
approval will lapse unless an extension is requested by the developer
and granted by Council.
Carried (Councillors loannoni and Lococo were opposed and Councillor
Dabrowski was absent).
8.6. PBD -2022-28
Development and Housing Monitor Report 2021 Year in Review
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Direction to staff: That staff report back with information pertaining to the
recent Federal announcement regarding housing.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
That Council receive the Development and Housing Monitor Report that
reviews the status of development and growth management activity in the City
for the year 2021.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Dabrowski was absent from vote).
8.7. PBD -2022-29
Streamline Development Approval Funding
Councillor Dabrowski returned to Chambers.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
1.That Council endorse the proposed measures contained within report PBD -
2022 -29 to implement the Streamline Development Approval Funding;
2.That Council approve any costs incurred beyond the initial $500,000
Provincial advance from the Province be funded Capital Special Purpose
Reserves until the final Provincial installment payment of up to $500,000 is
received;
3. That Council approve a 2022 Capital Budget amendment, as outlined in
Appendix 3, to include this project valued at $1,000,000 funded by the
Streamlined Development Approval funding;
4. That $85,000 for estimated annual licensing, support and maintenance costs
be referred to the 2023 operating budget process, to be funded through an
allocation of property tax levy and/or building user fees; and further
5. That Council authorize the CAO approval authority for any time sensitive
matters through single sourced allocations of the Streamline Development
Approval Funds up to $1 million in accordance with the program outlined within
PBD -2022-29.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
9.1. F-2022-17
New Procurement Card Provider
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Carried Unanimously
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That Council receive report F-2022-17 for information
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from vote).
9.2. F-2022-20
Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario — Trust Funds
Financial Statements December 31, 2019
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
1. That Council approve the draft trust funds financial statements for the
year ended, December 31, 2019, the 2019 draft post -audit letter and the
2019 draft management letter; and
2. The Council receive the trust funds 2019 Independence Letter and 2019
Pre -Audit Letter.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from vote).
9.3. F-2022-21
2022 Niagara Falls Public Library Capital Budget Amendment
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
1. That Council approve a 2022 capital budget amendment in the amount
of $750,000, contingent on a grant approval, for the Stamford
Relocation/Renovation project to be funded by the Library Property
Reserve contingent on a grant approval; and
2. That Council approve an additional 2022 capital budget amendment in
the amount of $300,000 for the Stamford Relocation/Renovation project
to be funded by a portion of the 2020 Library operating surplus
committed in the Library Property Reserve.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from vote).
9.4. MW -2022-22
Fern Park Trail and Corwin Park Trail
Licence Agreements
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Minster of Government
and Consumer Services licence agreements for the development of public
trails within Hydro One Networks Inc. corridors.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from vote).
9.5. PBD -2022-20
PLC -2022-003, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control
Blocks 59 & 70, Registered Plan 59M-491, Lyons Creek Phase 5
4235, 4237 & 4288-4298 Shuttleworth Drive
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Applicant: Mountainview Homes (Niagara) Ltd.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio
That Council approve the request and pass the by-law included in today's
agenda to exempt Blocks 59 & 70, Registered Plan 59M-491 from Part Lot
Control for a period of two years.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from vote).
10. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
10.1 Proclamation Request - Jewish Heritage Month
The B'Nai Brith National Organization of Canada requests the City of Niagara
Falls to declare every May as Jewish Heritage Month in the City of Niagara
Falls.
10.2. Flag -Raising Request - Croatian Flag
The Consulate General of the Republic of Croatia is requesting the Croatian
flag to be raised at the City of Niagara Falls on Friday, May 27, 2022.
10.3. Proclamation and Flag -lowering Request - National Day of Mourning
The Niagara Regional Labour Council are requesting that the City Council
approve a proclamation with respect to the "National Day of Mourning" and
that all flags be flown at half-mast at City Hall on Thursday, April 28, 2022.
10.4. Proclamation Request - Moose Hide Campaign Day
The Moose Hide Campaign is seeking support of Mayors and municipalities
across the country to proclaim Thursday, May 12, 2022 "Moose Hide
Campaign Day."
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
That Council approve the request to proclaim Thursday, May 12 2022 as
"Moose Hide Campaign Day."
Carried Unanimously
10.5. Proclamation Request - The Longest Day of SMILES
The Longest Day of SMILES encourages community ambassadors to raise
awareness and funds to help a child born with a cleft condition smile and
change their life with free, safe, cleft surgery and comprehensive care.
Operation Smile Canada is inviting the Mayor of Niagara Falls to proclaim
Sunday, June 19, 2022 as the Longest Day of SMILES in the community.
10.6. Proclamation Request - World Hepatitis Day - 2022
The Hepatitis C Care Clinic is requesting Council to approve the request to
proclaim Thursday, July 28, 2022 as "World Hepatitis Day" in Niagara Falls.
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10.7. Proclamation Request - Apraxia Awareness Day
A volunteer with Apraxia Kids, is requesting Council to approve the request to
proclaim Saturday, May 14, 2022 as "Apraxia Awareness Day."
10.8. Noise By-law Exemption
Local Niagara Falls resident is requesting Council to approve an exemption to
the noise by-law to allow for music to be played until 11:00 PM on Sunday,
May 29, 2022 for an upcoming wedding reception.
10.9. 2022 Niagara Falls Rotary Ribfest - Fee Waiver Request
The Rotary Club Niagara Falls Sunrise is preparing to host the annual Rotary
Ribfest on June 17, 18, 19, 2022. They are seeking the approval of Council to
waive the license to operate fee of $325.00 for this community event. The fee
waiver application will be completed and brought forth at the May 10, 2022
Council Meeting.
10.10. Proclamation Request - Falun Dafa Day
The Falun Dafa community is respectfully requesting the City of Niagara Falls
to recognize the monumental 30th Anniversary of the Falun Day celebration
on Friday, May 13, 2022 by proclaiming this day as the "30th Falun Dafa
Day."
10.11. Proclamation Request - 120th Anniversary of Rebbe's Birth - Leader of
the Jewish people
April 12th marks this special day of Rebbe's birth, the leader of the Jewish
people, a day of virtue for the entire Jewish people.
(Approved under Item #7.5 on agenda).
10.12. Chippawa Car show and Cruise Nights
Cruise Nights will be held every Wednesday night from May 4th to September
28th, 2022 and a one day Car Show on July 3, 2022 at the Chippawa Lions
Club. Proceeds at this years events will go to Community Crew and the
Chippawa Fire Hall. Organizers are asking Council to approve the use of a
food truck on event days only.
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
That Council approve/support Item #10.1 through to Item #10.10 and
approve/support Item #10.12.
Carried Unanimously
11. COMMUNICATIONS (RECEIVE AND FILE FOR INFORMATION)
11.1. 2021 Niagara Falls Fire Department Annual Report
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Attached is the 2021 Niagara Falls Fire Department Annual Report for
information.
11.2. Resolution - Niagara Region - Safety and Security of Staff and Elected
Officials
Attached is a resolution from the Region respecting Safety and Security of
Staff and Elected Officials
11.3. Resolution - The City of Waterloo - Ontario Must Build it Right the First
Time
Attached is a resolution of the Council of the City of Waterloo, approved at a
Council meeting on March 21, 2022 regarding the Ontario Building Code.
11.4. Resolution - Niagara Region - Ontario's Entrepreneurial Wine Industry
Attached is a letter from the Niagara Region respecting Ontario's
Entrepreneurial Wine Industry.
11.5. Resolution - Town of Niagara -on -the -Lake - Ontario's Entrepreneurial
Winery Industry
The Corporation of the Town of Niagara -on -the -Lake, at its regular meeting
held on March 28, 2022, approved the attached motion regarding Ontario's
Entrepreneurial Winery Industy
11.6. City of Niagara Falls Trust Fund Audit Letters - 2020
Attached are letters from the auditors addressed to Council for the year 2020.
11.7. Resolution - Town of Georgina - Federal Government Sanctions imposed
on Russia
Attached is a motion passed by Council of the Town of Georgina imposing
limitations upon the purchase of goods that can easily be traced to have
originated from Russia, and requesting support of this position by other
municipalities.
11.8. Resolution - Town of Fort Erie - Climate Change Action
Attached is a resolution passed by the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort
Erie at its meeting of March 28, 2022.
11.9. Resolution - Town of Niagara -on -the -Lake - Ukraine Immigration
Attached is a resolution from the Town of Niagara -on -the -Lake regarding
Ukraine immigration.
11.10. Niagara Region Correspondence
Attached is correspondence relating to the following matters:
1) Niagara Official Plan: Preferred Urban Settlement Area
Recommendations
2) Niagara Region Report - 2022 Property Tax Policy, Ratios and Rates
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3) Regional Transitional Incentive Timelines
11.11. Resolution - City of Port Colborne - Settlement Area Boundary Review -
Niagara Region Official Plan
Attached is a resolution from the City of Port Colborne in support of the
Township of Wainfleet Re: Township of Wainfleet — Settlement Area
Boundary Review — Niagara Region Official Plan.
11.12. Integrity Commissioner Report (IC -14611-0821 - Council of City of
Niagara Falls/loannoni)
Attached, please find the Integrity Commission's letter and the Final
Investigation Report dated April 11, 2022 for the above -noted matter.
Moved by Councillor Carolynn loannoni
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
That Council defer Item #11.12 to discuss in further detail at the next Council
meeting on May 10, 2022.
Motion Defeated (Councillors Campbell, Dabrowski, Kerrio, Pietrangelo,
Strange and Thomson were opposed).
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Carolynn loannoni
That Staff bring back a report to Council on May 31st, 2022 to include the
implementation of our In -Camera procedure and have it reflected and
updated in the City's Code of Conduct.
Carried Unanimously
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That Council receive and file for information Item #11.1 through to and
including Item #11.11.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Victor Pietrangelo declared a conflict
to Item #11.10).
12. COMMUNICATIONS
12.1. Niagara Region - Correspondence regarding 2022 Moving Transit
Forward - Initial Activities and Next Steps
Attached is correspondence from the region regarding the establishment of the
transitional Niagara Transit Commission Board.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council submit appointment nominee
recommendations of Councillor Dabrowski and Regional Councillor Barbara
Greenwood, as transitional Board Members to the Regional Transit
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Commission Board that will be taking the place of the soon to be dissolved
Linking Niagara Transit Committee.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council submit appointment nominee recommendations of Councillor
Dabrowski and Regional Councillor Barbara Greenwood, as transitional Board
Members to the Regional Transit Commission Board that will be taking the
place of the soon to be dissolved Linking Niagara Transit Committee.
Carried Unanimously
12.2. Integrity Commissioner Report (IC -15343-1021 - Council of City of
Niagara Falls/loannoni
Attached, please find the Integrity Commission's letter and the Final
Investigation Report dated April 11, 2022 for the above -noted matter.
RECOMMENATION: For Council's Consideration.
Councillor Carolynn loannoni apologized for her actions.
Moved by Councillor Vince Kerrio
Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
That a suspension of remuneration paid to Councillor loannoni in respect of
her services as a Member of Council be withheld for 90 days, as
recommended by the Integrity Commissioner.
Carried (Councillor loannoni declared a conflict and Councillor Lococo
was opposed).
13. RESOLUTIONS
There were no resolutions.
14. RATIFICATION OF IN -CAMERA
a) Ratification of In -Camera
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
That Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to act on behalf of the City to
execute the Assignment of Lease of the Centre Court Cafe at the MacBain
Community Centre from 1939099 Ontario Ltd. to 11th Hour Foods Inc.; that the
Mayor, City Clerk and City Solicitor be authorized to prepare, review and
execute whatever documents are required to complete this assignment.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor loannoni was absent from vote).
15. NOTICE OF MOTION
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There were no notices of motion.
16. BY-LAWS
2022- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking
36. and traffic on City Roads. (Speed Limits on Highways (Part 3 — 70 km/h),
Speed Limits on Highways (Part 2 — 60 km/h))
2022- A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to recognize the use of the lands for an
37. existing building and permit its use for a detached dwelling, duplex dwelling or
3 unit dwelling (AM -2020-015).
2022- A by-law to designate Blocks 59 & 70, Registered Plan 59M-491, not to be
38. subject to part -lot control (PLC -2022-003).
2022- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City
39. employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by-laws.
2022- A by-law to provide for advance voting prior to voting day for the 2022
40. Municipal and School Board Elections.
2022- A by-law to regulate the placement of election signs in the City of Niagara
41. Falls.
2022- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting
42. held on the 12th day of April, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
That the by-laws be read a first, second and third time and passed.
Carried Unanimously
17. NEW BUSINESS
a) Road Conditions (Kalar Road and Garner Road)
Direction to Staff: Councillor Kerrio discussed the poor road conditions on
both Kalar and Garner Roads. Staff to come back with a report for the May 10
Council meeting, to include a list of bad roads within the City and to provide
options for future repair work; furthermore, to consult with the Amici cycling
group to solicit feedback and to share plans for repair.
b) Pet Rescue Program
Direction to Staff: Councillor Dabrowski discussed the increased number of
homeowners whom have a pet. Staff to bring report back to Council for the
May 31st Council meeting to include the steps involved to initiate a pet rescue
program whereby pet owners place stickers in windows to alert Fire Services of
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a pet residing in dwelling. Report to include consultation with Fire Services,
Communications staff, the Humane Society and the Clerk's Department to
provide input and costs involved.
c) Parking Downtown
Direction to staff: That staff bring back a report to Council to include options
that review the cost analysis of offering free parking in our downtown core and
to integrate this information with the downtown parking study.
d) Waive the Notice of Motion Requirements
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
THAT Niagara Falls City Council waive the Notice of Motion Requirements of
the Procedural By-law.
Carried Unanimously
e) Garbage and Litter Maintenance - trails & parks
Direction to staff:
• that we immediately prioritize the placement of bins on trails, at parks
and at locations with high pedestrian traffic, including the exercise
equipment and areas where we have received complaints from the
community
• Further, we need to consider the increase in litter and increase our
resources accordingly to address this for future years
• This needs to be an immediate priority as soon as the Spring thaw
occurs every year
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
That staff investigate starting a program that would encourage individual
residents to go on their own or with their friends or family to clean-up places
where they see a need; the program could include:
o An online sign-up form
o Proper insurance coverage on our property while they're doing
the clean up
o A place to pick up & drop off supplies like garbage bags, gloves
and pickers
• The City of Hamilton has a similar program "Team up to Clean up
Hamilton"
18. ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Chris Dabrowski
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
Carried Unanimously
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That Council adjourn the meeting at 9:30 PM.
Carried Unanimously
Mayor
City Clerk
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