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MINUTES
City Council Meeting
4:00 PM - Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Council Chambers/Zoom App.
The City Council Meeting of the City of Niagara Falls was called to order on Tuesday, April 18,
2023, at 4:08 PM, in the Council Chambers/Zoom App, with the following members present:
COUNCIL Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Wayne
PRESENT: Campbell, Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg,
Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike
Strange, Councillor Wayne Thomson
STAFF Jason Burgess, Bill Matson, Margaret Corbett, Kira Dolch, Erik Nickel,
PRESENT: Chief Jo Zambito, Tiffany Clark, Nidhi Punyarthi, Kathy Moldenhauer,
Shelley Darlington, Heather Ruzylo (present in Chambers)
Andrew Bryce, Trent Dark (present via Zoom)
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:08 PM.
2. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL
2.1. Resolution to go In -Camera
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT Council enter into an In -Camera session.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell and Councillor Thomson was
absent from the vote).
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1. Council Minutes of March 21, 2023
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT Council approve the minutes of the March 21, 2023 meeting as
presented.
Carried Unanimously
4. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None to report.
5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
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a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences to the following:
• Thomas Thomson, brother of Council Member Wayne Thomson.
• John Stanley Robert Schutt, father of Jared Schutt from our Museum.
• Alley Robert Graham, step -father of Chris McRae of our Municipal
Works Department.
b) Mayor Diodati updated the public on the following recent events:
Niagara Health Foundation Fundraising "Speakeasy" Gala [photo shown]
-Raised more than $480,000 for new hospital
-Also attended by Councillors Victor Pietrangelo, Mike Strange, Mona Patel
and Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
Pinty's Grand Slam of Curling Announcement [photo shown]
-Coming to Niagara Falls — Gale Centre this October
-Jennifer Jones and husband Brent Laing
-Also attended by Councillor Patel, Councillor Nieuwesteeg and Councillor
Strange
Puck Drop at 2023 Women's Canada vs. Finland Game [photo shown]
-Also attended by Councillor Patel
Komedy for Kidney's [photo shown]
-Also attended by Councillors Nieuwesteeg and Patel
Easter Egg Hunt- Firemen's Park [photo shown]
-Also attended by Councillors Baldinelli, Pietrangelo, Patel and Nieuwesteeg
Consul General of India to Toronto Visit [photo shown]
-Also attended by Councillor Patel
Chair Bradley's State of the Region Address [photo shown]
-Also attended by Councillor Lococo, Councillor Nieuwesteeg and Councillor
Patel
Vishu Mahotsavam Greetings [photo shown]
-Also attended by Councillor Patel
GUS Community Mixer [photo shown]
-Also attended by Councillors Strange, Baldinelli, Thomson, Nieuwesteeg,
Lococo and Patel
Time to Shine Formal [photo shown]
-Also attended by Councillor Pietrangelo
For the Needy, Not the Greedy Retirement Open House
-Gary and Jill Taylor retiring after 25 years at the helm
-Also attended by Councillor Nieuwesteeg
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Grand Openings & Business Happenings [photos for each shown]
•Chubbies Jerk House Grand Opening
oAlso attended by Councillors Nieuwesteeg, Pietrangelo and Thomson
•Cutie's Sodapop Shop Grand Opening/ 1 Year Anniversary
oAlso attended by Councillors Nieuwesteeg, Pietrangelo and Thomson
•Weinlokal 1 Year Anniversary Celebration
oAlso attended by Councillors Baldinelli, Patel and Nieuwesteeg
•Rajdhani Sweets & Restaurant
oAlso attended by Councillors Baldinelli, Patel and Nieuwesteeg
-Grand Opening of DollarTree
oAlso attended by Councillor Thomson, Patel, Nieuwesteeg, and Lococo
The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
Motion passed regarding Mayor Diodati's absence at the next Council meeting
on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
THAT Council appoint Councillor Victor Pietrangelo as Acting Chair at the next
scheduled Council meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Mayor Diodati's
absence.
Carried Unanimously
6. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
6.1. Niagara Parks Commission
Niagara Parks Commission Chair, April Jeffs and CEO, David Adames
updated Council with a presentation regarding Niagara Parks' projects and
initiatives.
Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg suggested that the Niagara Parks
Commission consider offering some activities for seniors as June is "National
Seniors Month."
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT Council receive the presentation by David Adames and April Jeffs for
information.
Carried Unanimously
6.2. Moose Hide Campaign (This presentation was pulled as the presenters
had other commitments, due to time delay of meeting)
The co-founders of the Moose Hide Campaign, raised awareness around
issues of reconciliation and violence against women and girls. David
Stevenson, Moose Hide Campaign CEO, attended virtually and shared an
impactful presentation as to how Canadians can get involved to stop gender -
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based violence and how to participate in the Moose Hide Campaign as part of
reconciliation.
6.3. Appointment Request - AMD for Hope
Julio Batres-Gavidia, President, Rotary Club of St. Catharines South, along
with Victoria Biliak, President of AMD for Hope, from the Ukrainian Community
represented by AMD for Hope presented at the April 18 2023 Council meeting.
The purpose of this presentation was to express gratitude to the Niagara Falls
community for their outstanding support towards humanitarian efforts. AMD for
Hope is an organization that has been working tirelessly to provide
humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT Council support the request to ask residents for donations for Ukraine by
contributing to the "AMD for Hope" event on Wednesday, April 19, 2023; AND
FURTHERMORE, THAT a donation box be placed at City Hall in the lobby to
accept donations.
Carried Unanimously
6.4. Moved to Item #7.1 at 6:49 PM.
FIR -2023-02 (came back to this item at 9:25 PM)
Camp Molly Niagara
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
THAT Council receive and file report FIR -2023-02, in support of Camp Molly.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Wayne Campbell was absent).
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7.1. PBD -2023-20
AM -2022-031, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
7085 Morrison Street (Optimist Club)
Proposal: Convert the existing Optimist Club building for commercial
uses and construct a separate building for commercial uses
Applicant: River Realty Development (1976) Inc.
The Public meeting commenced at 6:49 PM.
Alexa Cooper, Planner 2, provided an overview of the report PBD -2023-20.
Lori McLellan, of 7058 Optimist Lane, over zoom, spoke in opposition of the
application citing siteline issues, re: backing onto a strip mall with garbage
containers vs a beautiful green space; also requested that a taller fence be
erected so as to provide privacy; requested that the garbage containers be
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contained so a to avoid a rat infestation; also cited traffic concerns asking if city
has performed a traffic survey.
Pam/Bruno Carrera, of 7042 Optimist Lane, over Zoom spoke in opposition of
the application citing fence, rats and greenspace issues.
Frank De Luca, of 4341 Kilman Crescent, in Chambers, spoke supporting the
development, stating that it is a good example of infilling.
Rocky Vacca, Partner, Sullivan Mahoney, spoke supporting the application
and responded to the questions asked of Council and residents, upon
consultation with the applicant, River Realty Development Inc.
The Public meeting was closed at 7:21 PM.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
That Council approve the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment as
detailed in this report to permit the conversion of the existing Optimist Club
building for commercial use and to permit the construction of a separate
building for commercial uses, subject to the regulations and recommendations
outlined in this report; AND FURTHERMORE, THAT Council approve the
inclusion of twelve (12) additional trees and provide for the removal of one of
the garbage bins; AND FURTHERMORE, that residents be included in the site
plan process which will include discussions about the living wall and the height
of the trees.
Carried Unanimously
7.2. PBD -2023-22
AM -2022-029, Zoning By-law Amendment
6633 McLeod Road
Proposal: 18 stacked townhouse units within one four storey building.
Applicant: Stefan Boncore
Agent: Greg Hynde (Urban Environments)
The Public meeting commenced at 7:23 PM.
Scott Turnbull, Planner 1, provided an overview of the report PBD -2023-22.
Frank De Luca, of 4341 Kilman Crescent, spoke in support of the application,
stating that it is is a good example of infilling and intensification.
J. Corrigan, c/o 786 Hamdani Ltd, of 6683 McLeod Road, spoke in opposition
of the application citing concerns of separation between properties, looking to
prevent previous issues with snow, rain......
Greg Hynde, agent from Urban Environments, spoke in support of the
application and represented the Boncore family.
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Scott, Architect from Matthew Schmid Architecture presented to Council.
The Public meeting closed at 7:52 PM.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment to rezone the
property to a site specific Residential Low Density Grouped Multiple
Dwelling (R4) zone as detailed in this report to permit eighteen (18)
stacked townhouse units within one (1) four -storey building on the subject
lands, subject to the regulations outlined in this report, and conditional on
the applicant registering an easement across 6633 McLeod Road and
6645 McLeod Road to facilitate the proposed shared driveway.
2. That the amending zoning by-law include a Holding (H) provision to
require the submission of a landscape and tree survey plan to the
satisfaction of the City and a shared driveway be established through a
consent application; AND,
3. That Council direct staff to allow the neighbours to be a part of the site plan
process.
Carried Unanimously
7.3 PBD -2023-24
AM -2022-012, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application
5602 and 5592 Robinson Street and Part of 6158 Allendale Avenue
Proposal: To permit the development of a 77 storey building (at a height of 245
metres) with 962 residential dwelling units and 516 square metres of
commercial floor area
Applicant: Fudzi International Group (c/o Pawel Fugiel)
Agent: Bousfields Inc. (c/o David Falleta)
The Public meeting commenced at 7:52 PM.
Julie Hannah, Planner 2, provided an overview of the report PBD -2023-24.
Aras Reisi, provided comments opposing the application citing parking and height
issues.
Councillor Wayne Campbell left the meeting at 8:55 PM.
Rocky Vacca, Partner, Sullivan-Mohoney, spoke on behalf of the applicant,
supporting the application.
David Falletta, from Bousfields Inc, spoke as the agent and addressed Council, staff
and resident concerns.
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✓e Mauro, from Chamberlain Architects, presented the proposal to Council.
Public meeting was closed at 9:22 PM.
red by Councillor Mike Strange
onded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
iat Council approve the Official Plan amendment as detailed in this report to
nit a 77 storey building (at a height of 245 metres) with 962 residential dwelling
s above grade and abutting Allendale Avenue at grade; and, a minimum of 516
are metres of commercial floor area front Robinson Street at grade, subject to:
-The maximum building height of 245 metres or 77 storeys, whichever is lessor;
-The maximum podium height being 20 metres in height;
-That step -backs be considered through the site plan process above the 30th floor.
The location of step -backs, if feasible, are to be determined through the refinement of
the building architecture to incorporate necessary wind mitigation measures and
conform to the City's Tourism Policy Review Implementation Handbook and Official
Plan design policies to the satisfaction of the City's General Manager of Planning,
Building, and Development, and as such is an item required prior to the lifting of the
Holding (H) provision;
-That the exterior side yard setback and front yard depth setback of the tower be a
minimum 10 metres, or greater as required to implement the recommendations of the
revised Pedestrian Wind Assessment, as approved by the Niagara Region and City;
-That a residential parking rate of 0.74 parking space per dwelling unit, 5 car share
parking spaces, 1 bicycle parking space per dwelling unit, and the distribution of 10 -
ride transit passes to the occupants of each unit;
-That 300 off-site parking spaces be provided on Ontario Hydro lands;
-That the amending zoning by-law require a Holding (H) provision to be applied for the
following items: a Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment, Record of Site
Condition and an updated Pedestrian Wind Assessment to the satisfaction of the
Niagara Region and City; an updated Shadow Study to the satisfaction of the City
limiting shadow impacts for residential designated properties within two blocks of the
proposed development to an 1 hour or less; an updated Traffic Impact Study to the
satisfaction of the City; to ensure the refinement of building architecture to incorporate
necessary wind mitigation measures and a revised roof feature that provides a distinct
terminus to the building and conformity to the City's Tourism Policy Review
Implementation Handbook and Official Plan design policies to the satisfaction of the
City's General Manager of Planning, Building, and Development; and, the inclusion of
archaeological, noise, and traffic volume (regarding operational constraints at Ferry
Street and Allendale Avenue/Stanley Avenue), and parking restriction warning clauses
in site plan and condominium agreements.
2. That Council approve the requested Zoning By-law amendment, subject to the
following regulations:
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(a) permitting dwelling units on the ground floor at grade abutting Allendale Avenue
with no percentage of floor area requirement for residential uses above the ground
floor;
(b) requiring a minimum of 516 square metres of commercial floor area for non-
residential tourist commercial uses for the frontage abutting Robinson Street;
(c) deem Robinson Street to be the front lot line for the purposes of the amending by-
law,-
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law;(d) maximum lot coverage of 100%;
(e) maximum building height of 245 metres or 77 storeys, whichever is the lesser
with a maximum podium height of 20 metres and a maximum roof feature height of 9
metres;
(f) residential parking rate of 0.74 parking space per dwelling unit, 5 car share
parking spaces, 1 bicycle parking space per dwelling unit, and the distribution of 10 -
ride transit passes to the occupants of each unit;
g) That 300 off-site parking spaces be provided on Hydro One Networks Lands;
(h) minimum indoor amenity area be provided at a ratio of 1.6 square metres per
dwelling unit;
(i) minimum outdoor amenity area be provided at a ratio of 10.8 square metres per
dwelling unit including balconies;
0) minimum rear yard setback of 0 metres (at -grade);
(k) minimum exterior yard setback of 0 metres (at -grade);
(1) minimum front yard depth of 0 metres (at -grade);
(m) all the land be deemed as one parcel for the purposes of the by-law; and,
(n) a Holding (H) provision is to be applied for the following items: a Phase Two
Environmental Site Assessment, Record of Site Condition and an updated
Pedestrian Wind Assessment to the satisfaction of the Niagara Region and City; an
updated Shadow Study to the satisfaction of the City limiting shadow impacts for
residential designated properties within two blocks of the proposed development to
an 1 hour or less; an updated Traffic Impact Study to the satisfaction of the City; to
ensure the refinement of building architecture to incorporate necessary wind
mitigation measures and a revised roof feature that provides a distinct terminus to
the building and conformity to the City's Tourism Policy Review Implementation
Handbook and Official Plan design policies to the satisfaction of the City's General
Manager of Planning, Building, and Development; and, the inclusion of
archaeological, noise, traffic volume (regarding operational constraints at Ferry
Street and Allendale Avenue/Stanley Avenue), and parking restriction warning
clauses in site plan and condominium agreements.
3. That Council remove the property known as 5602 Robinson Street from the
Municipal Registrar of listed properties.
4. That Council require the owner to implement 20 moderately affordable units
(households making up to $80,000 per year), provide cash in lieu for 50 trees and
incorporate green building initiatives and finishes such as green storm -water
management, high efficiency HVAC, plumbing, electric systems, green building
materials and finishes, etc.
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Ayes: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike
Strange, Councillor Wayne Thomson, Councillor Tony Baldinelli,
Councillor Mona Patel, and Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
Nays: Councillor Lori Lococo
CARRIED (Councillor Lococo was opposed and Councillor Campbell was
absent from vote). 7-1 on a recorded vote
8. REPORTS
8.1. MW -2023-09
AMO -LAS Private Water and Sewer Service Line Warranty Program
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
1. That Report MW -2023-09 regarding the private water and sewer service
line warranty program offered by AMO -LAS be received for information;
and further,
2. That Council authorize the General Manager of Municipal Works/City
Engineer to enter into an agreement with Service Line Warranties of
Canada, Inc., attached as Appendix A to Report MW -2023-09, to offer
the private water and sewer service line warranty program to City of
Niagara Falls residents.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Wayne Campbell was absent)
8.2. MW -2023-10
Fern Ave., Marieclaude Ave., and Jordan Ave. Watermain Replacements -
Contract Award (2023-504-19)
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
1. That Council award Contract 2023-504-19, Fern Ave., Marieclaude Ave.,
and Jordan Ave. Watermain Replacements, to the lowest compliant
bidder, Cotton Inc., in the amount of $2,327,509.90 + HST.
2. That Council approve a 2023 capital budget amendment for this project
(Fern Ave, Marieclaude Ave & Jordan Ave Watermain Replacements,
W57-20) in the amount of $600,000, with $100,000 to be funded from the
Water Capital Special Purpose Reserve and $500,000 to be funded from
the Wastewater Capital Special Purpose Reserve.
3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
agreements.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent)
8.3. MW -2023-11
Single Source Purchase Request - Parking Pay and Display Machines
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
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That Council approve the single source purchase request of eighteen (18)
parking pay and display machines from Cale Systems (Precise ParkLink) at an
estimated cost of $162, 568 ($9,031 per unit).
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent)
8.4. PBD -2023-21
Industrial Land Conversion 5584 Fraser Street and other lands: Official
Plan Amendment Initiation Report
Addressed this report at 8:55 PM (in the middle of Item #7.3 discussion, to
allow staff to leave and consult).
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
Council receive this report and direct staff to initiate the proposed amendment
for the subject sites as outlined in this report.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
8.5. PBD -2023-23
Honourary Street Naming Policy Amendments and By-law
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
That Council adopt the Honourary Street Naming By-law with the policy
attached as Schedule "A" to the by-law.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
9. CONSENT AGENDA
9.1. L-2023-08
Permanently Close and Declare Surplus of Lands
Cook's Mills Road
Our File No. 2020-186
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
1. In the event that Council determines it is in the best interest of the public
to do so, that a portion of Cook's Mills Road being Parts 2 to 5 inclusive,
Plan 59R-17616 (the "Subject Lands"), which Plan is attached as
Schedule "A", be permanently closed and declared surplus to the City's
needs.
2. That Council authorize staff to obtain an appraisal to value the Subject
Lands for potential sale.
3. That any sale of the Subject Lands be conditional upon the lands being
merged in title with abutting lands.
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4. That the City Solicitor and Chief Administrative Officer, or their
designate, is authorized to execute all documentation and take whatever
steps necessary to carry out Recommendations 1, 2 and 3.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent)
9.2. L-2023-09
Encroachment Agreement with the City
4457 Ferguson Street - Partial Dwelling, Stairs and Enclosure
Our File No. 2023-60
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
1. In the event that Council determines it is in the best interest of the public
to do so, that the City enter into an Encroachment Agreement respecting
the partial dwelling, stairs and enclosure onto Hickson Avenue with
Chun Pin Chang and Tieng Huynh, the future owners of 4457 Ferguson
Street (the "Subject Lands") in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
2. That Council approve an annual fee of $200.00 for the first year to be
payable by the Encroaching owners to the City during the term of the
Encroachment Agreement.
3. That the City Solicitor and Chief Administrative Officer, or their
designate, are authorized to execute the required Encroachment
Agreement.
4. That the City Solicitor is authorized to register the Encroachment
Agreement on title to 4457 Ferguson Street and the applicable parcel for
the affected portion of Hickson Avenue in the Land Registry Office at the
future owners' expense.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
10. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
10.1. Flag -Raising Request - Polish National Flag - Constitution Day
The Polish National Union of Canada is requesting the City of Niagara Falls to
hold a flag -raising ceremony at City Hall on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 to
bring awareness in our community and officially celebrate Poland's
"Constitution Day."
10.2. Flag -Raising and Resolution Request - International Day Against
Homophobia and Transphobia
The attached correspondence is a request for the City of Niagara Falls' Council
to approve a flag -raising on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 for "International Day
Against Homophobia and Transphobia" by raising the rainbow flag; and,
furthermore, to adopt a resolution to recognize this day by the municipal
council.
10.3. Flag -Raising Request - Haitian Day
Ambassador of Haiti is requesting a flag -raising ceremony at City Hall on
Thursday, May 18, 2023 and a Falls Illumination that evening with the colours
of Haiti (red and blue) to commemorate this celebrated day.
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10.4. Proclamation Request - National Public Works Week
On behalf of the many women and men employed to serve the community in
the Municipal Works Division, our General Manager of Municipal Works, Erik
Nickel, is kindly requesting the City of Niagara Falls proclaim May 21-27, 2023
as National Public Works Week.
10.5. Proclamation Request - International Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness
Day
The attached correspondence is a request for Niagara Falls to proclaim
Saturday, October 7, 2023 as "International Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness
Day" and to light up the arches on Queen Street. The Light Up Teal
Illumination will bring light and awareness to those who suffer from Trigeminal
Neuralgia (TN) and other facial pain disorders.
(**Carey has sent a response to inform of Downtown BIA being disbanded and
that it is currently in a transition period....)
10.6. Proclamation Request - Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day (Can
Hep Day)
On behalf of the Hepatitis C Care Clinic at the Niagara Health System, Karen
Usick is requesting Council to support the campaign by proclaiming Thursday,
May 11, 2023 as Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day.
10.7. Proclamation Request - 2023 The Longest Day of SMILES
Operations Smile Canada is requesting the Niagara Falls City Council to
proclaim Sunday, June 18th, 2023 as "The Longest Day of SMILES" in
Niagara Falls.
10.8. National Deafblind Awareness Month - June 2023 - Request for City to
show support
June is National Deafblind Awareness Month. CNIB's Deafblind Community
Services is requesting the City to allow them to "yarn -bomb" City Hall, by
wrapping some trees in knitted and crocheted squares for the month of June to
show support to this community. (Pictures of displays in Hamilton are attached
from last year).
10.9. Memo from Planning
Regarding:
PLC -2023-001, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control
Block 98, Registered Plan 59M-484, 7458, 7462, 7466,
7470 Jonathan Drive
10.10. Proclamation and Flag -lowering Request- National Day of Mourning
The Niagara Regional Labour Council are requesting that 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 Friday, April 28, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
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THAT Council approve Item #10.1 through to and including Item #10.10.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
11.1. Memo to Council -Regional Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
Condition Concerns
Attached is a memo from Erik Nickel, General Manager of Municipal Works, in
regards to the direction given to staff at the February 28, 2023 Council
meeting.
11.2. Correspondence from resident, Brian Abfal -Municipal Election -
Candidate Campaigns
Resident wishes to address Council with a few concerns regarding candidates'
campaigns during the municipal election.
11.3. Niagara Region Correspondence
Attached is correspondence sent from the Niagara Region regarding the
following matters:
1. Niagara Region Report - PDS 7-2023 - Niagara Falls 2018 Waterfront
Investment Program Grant Extension
2. Niagara Region Report - WMPSC-C 5-2023 - Illegal Dumping 2022 Year
End Summary and Updates
3. Regional Report#: PDS 6-2023 - 2022 Niagara Region Employment
Inventory Results
11.4. Memo - 2023 Niagara Falls Canada Day Celebrations
Attached is a memo regarding the City of Niagara Falls Canada Day
Celebrations for 2023.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
THAT Council receive and file for information;
THAT Council request that staff consider the option of unveiling the Children's
Memorial Garden at the same time as the Canada Day celebration;
THAT staff consider various parking options to address the volume;
THAT Council direct staff to have some activities available for all, including
those with accessibility issues;
THAT the Niagara Regional Police be invited to attend;
AND THAT staff consider the option of a smaller version of the parade along
the Hawlage Trail for future events.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
11.5. Correspondence from Steven Soos - Social Issues Effecting Niagara
Falls
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Steven Soos is asking Council to consider the attached proposed resolution.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
THAT Council direct staff to review the resolution and to come back to Council
with a more condensed version that could be supported by staff.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
11.6. Correspondence from resident
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT Council receive and file Items #11.1, #11.2, #11.3 and #11.6.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent)
12. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
12.1. Councillor Nieuwesteeg left the meeting at 9:06 PM and returned at 9:10 PM.
Association of Ontario Road Supervisors
Attached is correspondence from the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors
regarding the announcement of a proposed fee by Enbridge Gas.
Recommendation: That Council support the Association of Ontario Road
Supervisors (AORS) motion by passing the template motion thus informing
Enbridge Gas and other Provincial policymakers of the City's objection during
their time of industry consultation.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
That Council support the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS)
motion by passing the template motion thus informing Enbridge Gas and other
Provincial policymakers of the City's objection during their time of industry
consultation.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent)
12.2. Noise By-law Exemption - Wedding - Sunday, August 6, 2023
Resident, Luka Vujic, is requesting a noise by-law exemption on Sunday,
August 6, 2023 to allow for outdoor music from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM at 7068
Coach Drive for an outdoor wedding (approximate number of guests: 40).
Recommendation: That Council approve the extension of the Noise By-law on
Sunday, August 6, 2023 to allow for outdoor music from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM at
7068 Coach Drive for an outdoor wedding.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
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That Council approve the extension of the Noise By-law on Sunday, August 6,
2023 to allow for outdoor music from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM at 7068 Coach Drive
for an outdoor wedding.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
12.3. Noise By-law Exemption - Chippawa Slo-Pitch Tournament and Street
Dance - 2023
The Chippawa Volunteer Firefighter's Association (CVFA) will be hosting the
Annual SPN Slo-Pitch Tournament and Street Dance. As part of the event, the
CVFA has hired a number of bands to play at the street dance. The CVFA is
requesting Council to approve an extension of the Noise By-law to 11:30 pm
for this event on Saturday, July 15, 2023.
Recommendation: That Council approve an extension of the Noise By-law to
11:30 PM for the Annual SPN Slo-Pitch Tournament and Street Dance to be
held on Saturday, July 15, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
That Council approve an extension of the Noise By-law to 11:30 PM for the
Annual SPN Slo-Pitch Tournament and Street Dance to be held on Saturday,
July 15, 2023.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
12.4. Noise By-law extension for Niagara Falls Exchange & Niagara Falls
History Museum
Attached is a memo requesting Council to approve a noise by-law extension
for the Niagara Falls Exchange and the Niagara Falls History Museum.
Recommendation: That Council approve the amendment to Schedule 4 in By-
law No. 2004-105 as amended by: By-laws 2005-73, 2007-28 and 2014-155 to
extend the Noise By-law to 11:00 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at
5810 Ferry Street and 5943 Sylvia Place both known as Niagara Falls History
Museum and Niagara Falls Exchange.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
That Council approve the amendment to Schedule 4 in By-law No. 2004-105
as amended by: By-laws 2005-73, 2007-28 and 2014-155 to extend the Noise
By-law to 11:00 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 5810 Ferry Street
and 5943 Sylvia Place both known as Niagara Falls History Museum and
Niagara Falls Exchange.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Wayne Campbell was absent).
13. RATIFICATION OF IN -CAMERA
a) Ratification of In -Camera
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
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Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT direction to staff be given on options of declaring some city buildings as
surplus and THAT staff be directed to report back to Council on the matter;
AND THAT there be direction to staff regarding the collective bargaining
process.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from vote).
14. NOTICE OF MOTION/NEW BUSINESS
a) Motion to Waive Procedural By-law
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
THAT Council waive the procedural by-law to allow for new business items to
be brought forward for discussion.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
b) Period Promise Campaign
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
THAT Council direct staff to connect with the program coordinator of Period
Promise (United Way initiative that addresses period poverty by providing free
period products in facilities across the region), so that the City may support this
initiative in the month of May.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
C) Fee Waiver Application - Crazy Macaws Bike Night
Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
THAT Council direct staff to accept the fee waiver application for Crazy
Macaws Bike Night and to allow it to be reviewed by Council at the May 9th,
2023 Council meeting.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
d) Vacation Rental Units
Direction to staff: Councillor Lococo requests staff to investigate if AirBNB's
and similar apps can have their illegal listings removed.
e) Notice of Motion - Walker Brothers Quarry Expansion
Moved by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
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THAT staff be asked to initiate a community focus group comprised of
concerned residents, City Staff, and representatives from Walker Industries to
address the key issues with the quarry application to ensure transparency,
input, communication and consensus.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
f) Upper's Quarry
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT Council direct staff to provide an update as to whether a peer review
was received regarding Upper's Quarry and if so, that the first findings be
released.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent).
g) Advisory Committees of Council
Direction to Staff: Back at a Council meeting in November 2022, there was
direction to staff to have staff investigate the possibility of adding additional
committees, such as: Cemetery Committee, Safety Committee and Hospice
Committee). Council requests that this direction be followed up and further
discussed.
h) Fencing/Screening at Construction Sites
Direction to staff: That staff be directed to investigate the use of proper
fencing or nylon screening at construction sites.
i) Marijuana Sites in Niagara Falls
Direction to Staff: That Staff provide an update to Council regarding the
City's access to federally -licensed marijuana sites and if they have to adhere to
our municipal by-laws.
j) Coyotes - North -end of Niagara Falls
Direction to Staff - that Staff be asked to review our current by-laws
regarding feeding animals in an effort to educate the public in hopes of
reducing the occurrence of coyotes in the north -end of Niagara Falls.
k) Notice of Motion - Reduction of speed in residential areas
Direction to Staff: THAT this matter be referred to staff to look into reducing
the speed limit from 50 km/hour to 40 km/hour on residential streets in Niagara
Falls and to bring a report back to Council showing the implications of this
proposed change.
15. BY-LAWS
2023- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2021-24, being a by-law to prohibit or regulate
030. the placing or erecting of signs, notices and advertising devices on public and
private property within the City of Niagara Falls. (SBA -2022-001)
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2023- A by-law to designate Block 98, Registered Plan 59M-484, not to be part -lot
031. control (PLC -2023-001).
2023- A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the lands for a
032. Vacation Rental Unit (AM -2022-019).
2023- A by-law to establish an Honourary Street Name Policy to provide an
033. alternative means to recognize prominent people within the City of Niagara
Falls.
2023- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking
034. and traffic on City Roads. (Stop Signs at Intersections)
2023- A by-law to declare PIN 64263-0052 (LT), Part Unopened Road Allowance
035. between Township Lot 206 & 207, Stamford, Part 8, 59R-4705, in the City of
Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, as surplus.
2023- A by-law to permanently close part of a highway.
036.
2023- A by-law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 147 to the City of
037. Niagara Falls Official Plan and to repeal By-law 2023-023.
2023- A by-law to amend By-law 2004-105, being a by-law to prohibit and regulate
038. noise in the City of Niagara Falls.
2023- A by-law to amend the by-law to provide for citizen appointments to certain
039. Committees, Boards and Commissions.
2023- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting
040. held on the 18th day of April, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT the by-laws be read a first, second and third time and passed.
Carried (Councillor Lococo was opposed to by-law 2023-030 and to by-
law 2023-037 and Councillor Campbell was absent from the vote).
16. ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 10:05 PM.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from the vote).
Mayor
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