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4:00 PM - Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Council Chambers/Zoom App.
The City Council Meeting of the City of Niagara Falls was called to order on Tuesday, May 30,
2023, at 4:19 PM, in the Council Chambers, 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, Mat Bilodeau, Tiffany Clark, Nidhi Punyarthi,
PRESENT: Chief Jo Zambito, Andrew Bryce, Kent Schachowskoj, Kathy
Moldenhauer
(Present in Chambers)
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:19 PM.
2. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL
2.1. Resolution to go In -Camera
Moved by Councillor Mona Patel
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Council enter into an In -Camera session.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Wayne Campbell was absent from vote).
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1. Council Minutes of May 9, 2023
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT Council approve the minutes of the May 9, 2023 meeting as presented.
Carried Unanimously
4. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
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a) Councillor Mike Strange declared a conflict of interest to Item #12.1 - Noise By-
law Exemption - 12th Annual Heaters Heroes Run for Children as the
Councillor belongs to the Falls View Hose Brigade.
b) Councillor Victor Pietrangelo declared a conflict of interest to the following
items on the agenda:
• Item #8.1 - PBD -2023-28 - as Councillor's parents own property within
the notification zone.
• Item #8.2 - CAO -2023-02 as Councillor owns property which can be
affected.
• Item #8.9 - PBD -2023-32 - as Councillor's parents own property which
can be affected.
c) Councillor Mona Patel declared a conflict of interest to Item #7.1 - PBD -2023-
029, as Councillor's spouse's place of employment will be affected by the
development.
d) Councillor Tony Baldinelli declared a conflict of interest to Item #12.1, Noise
By-law Exemption - 12th Annual Heaters Heroes Run for Children, as the
Councillor is a member of the Falls View Hose Brigade.
5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences to the following:
• Kathi Dolch, mother-in-law of Kira Dolch, General Manager of Planning.
b) Mayor Diodati mentioned the following city events:
Camp Molly
-Also attended by Councillors Patel and Nieuwesteeg
Key to the City — Trish Stratus
-Also attended by Councillor Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Patel and Councillor
Baldinelli
Bandi Boxing Match
-Attended by Mayor Diodati, along with Councillor Strange
Public Works Staff Appreciation Week BBQ
-Attended by Mayor Diodati, CAO, Jason Burgess and General Manager of
Municipal Works, Erik Nickel.
NF Rotary Club's Paul Harris Fellowship Award Presentation
-Attended by Councillors Nieuwesteeg and Patel
20th Edition of 40U40 Award Ceremony
-Also attended by Councillor Strange, Councillor Patel and Councillor
Nieuwesteeg
Councillor Representation — (catching up)
Councillor Patel attended the following events:
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• Royal Canadian Legion Homeless Veterans Information Session
• Niagara Region Volleyball League Opening Ceremonies
• Knights of Columbus Meet and Greet
• United Way Period Promise Campaign Kick -Off
• Mountainview Homes Lemon Twist
Councillor Strange attended the following events:
• Niagara Spring Classic
• Walker Industries Day of Action on Litter
• Grand Opening of Helenrie's Kitchen
• Mother Earth Day
Councillor Pietrangelo attended the following event:
• Mother Earth Day
Councillor Lococo attended the following events:
• Circle of Friends 10th Anniversary
• Lincoln -Niagara District Women's Institute AGM
• Miyen Coffee Diversity Festival
Grand Openings & Business Happenings [photos shown for each]
-Main Street Urgent Care
oAttended by Councillors Baldinelli, Strange, Patel and Nieuwesteeg
-Spicy Cocina Chicken Hut
oAttended by Councillors Patel and Nieuwesteeg
•Ren's Asian Restaurant
oAttended by Councillors Patel, Nieuwesteeg and Pietrangelo
Flag Raisings [photos shown for each]
13th Annual Pride Flag Raising [photo]
-Also attended by Councillors Lococo, Baldinelli, Nieuwesteeg and Patel
National Accessibility Awareness Week [photo]
-Also attended by Councillors Thomson, Patel, Baldinelli, Nieuwesteeg,
Lococo, Patel, Campbell, Pietrang
c) The next Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
Councillor Wayne Campbell brought forth his concerns about the lack of
handicapped parking spots within the city.
Direction to Staff: That Staff undertake an investigation on increasing the
number of handicapped parking spaces within the City of Niagara Falls and to
report back to Council.
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo provided some further background and detail
around Mother Earth Day (the tree give-away).
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Direction to Staff: Staff to follow-up on partnering with a nursery (ie. public
entity - school, Vineland Research etc...) for tree supply.
Direction to Staff: Looking for City staff to support the Environmental Action
Committee (EAC - formerly the Park in the City Committee) to support the tree
give-away.
Direction to Staff: Consideration of converting a surplus fire truck for a
watering truck (tanker or pumper).
6. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
6.1. R&C-2023-08
Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund 2023 Recipient
Clark Bernat, Senior Manager of Culture and Kim Van Stygeren, Cultural
Development Coordinator, presented the award to the 2023 recipient, Eve
Atoms.
The Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund is awarded annually to one
Niagara Falls resident in any creative arts field who is graduating high school
and has accumulated substantial volunteer hours in the arts.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT Council acknowledge Eve Atoms as the 2023 Allister Young Arts &
Culture Endowment Fund recipient.
Carried Unanimously
7. PLANNING MATTERS
Councillor Mona Patel left Chambers at 5:35 PM as she had declared a conflict to
Item #7.1.
7.1. PBD -2023-029
26T-11-2023-001 & AM -2023-002
Draft Plan of Subdivision
8218, 8228, and 8547 Grassy Brook Road
Applicant: Empire (Grand Niagara) Project GP Inc.
Agent: Armstrong Planning I Project Management
The public meeting commenced at 5:36 PM.
Julie Hannah, Senior Manager of Current Planning, provided an overview of
the report PBD -2023-029.
Resident Leslie Laan, of 5525 Reixinger Road, Niagara Falls, ON, L2G OS1
cited a few concerns regarding environmental (ie the migration of wildlife) and
safety issues due to the number of increased residents (3000-5000) involved in
this development.
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Stephen Armstrong, of Armstrong Planning, spoke in support of the application,
stating the company's commitment to the affordable housing component.
The Public Meeting was closed at 6:57 PM.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
1. That the application to amend the City's Official Plan be approved,
subject to the policies outlined in this report and in Schedule 3;
2. That the application to amend the Zoning By-law be approved, subject
to the regulations outlined in Schedule 4;
3. That the amending zoning by-law include a Holding (H) provision to
require an Overall Servicing Strategy, an updated Land Use
Compatibility Study, and an Environmental Strategy be submitted for
each respective phase of development to the satisfaction of the Niagara
Region;
4. That the Plan of Subdivision be draft approved subject to the conditions
in the attached Appendix A;
5. That the notice of decision include a statement that public input has
been received, considered, and has informed the decision of Council;
6. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plan as
"approved" 20 days after notice of Council's decision has been given as
required by the Planning Act, provided no appeals of the decision have
been lodged;
7. That draft approval be given for three years, after which approval will
lapse unless an extension is requested by the developer and granted by
Council; and,
8. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Subdivision
Agreement and any required documents to allow for the future
registration of the Subdivision when all matters are addressed to the
satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Patel declared a conflict)
8. REPORTS
Councillor Patel returned to Chambers at 7:01 PM upon conclusion of Item #7.1.
Councillor Pietrangelo left Chambers at 7:02 PM as he had declared a conflict of
interest to Item #8.1.
8.1. PBD -2023-28
Grassy Brook Secondary Plan
Phase 1: Existing Conditions and Background Review
Kelly Martel, of Dillon Consulting, presented the findings of Phase 1: Existing
Conditions and Background Review for the Grassy Brook Secondary Plan.
John Doherty, Legal Counsel representing clients of properties 7047 Reixinger
Road and 5789 Lyons Creek Road, spoke requesting that Council reject Staff's
recommendation or to consider the proposed PPS changes.
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Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
1. THAT Council receive the Phase 1: Existing Conditions and Background
Review for the Grassy Brook Secondary Plan attached as Appendix 1;
and
2. THAT Council direct Staff to proceed to Phase 2 of the Grassy Brook
Secondary Plan Project.
Carried (Councillor Pietrangelo declared a conflict and Councillor
Lococo was opposed to the vote).
8.2. CAO -2023-02
Update and Clarification on Bed and Breakfasts By-laws and Short Term
Rental Use
Linda Manson, of 4732 Cookman Crescent, spoke in opposition of the staff
recommendations citing concerns of impact on rental housing and hotels,
steering tourists away from hotel accommodations. Also cited concerns of
illegal vacation units and that this will create new problems.
Council previously provided direction to limit licensed vacation rental units
(VRUs) to commercial tourist areas only and permit licensed bed and
breakfasts (B&B) within various commercial and residential zoned areas within
the City. Some homeowners raised concerns about how to interpret the motion
and the intent of the direction.
To clarify recent by-law and licensing changes, Council approved the request
from staff to revisit the bed and breakfast by-law to permit owner -occupied
short-term rental units in residential areas of the City.
CAO, Jason Burgess, provided a summary of the report. He spoke of
balancing the rights of property owners and the rights of neighbours, citing the
biggest issue is safety. You have to be a legal vacation rental and you have to
be owner -occupied. The intent is that long term, we can create more rental
units and this will address the affordability issue. This is to help those residents
whom can operate within the boundaries of the policy. The vast majority won't
qualify for this. The hotel association understand that this is a small
percentage. Enforcement would have to verify that it is owner -occupied (same
rules would apply as our current B&B). Could increase affordability for the
student (don't have to rent it for the 4 months) and it could increase affordability
for the owner. This may entice new builds to integrate this option into their
build. The goal is to educate the public (advertisements) and enforce, giving
them options so that they may be able to comply.
Direction to Staff: A request from Council to the Province to ensure Vacation
Rental Platforms only advertise licensed units and asking the Ministries in
Ontario to mandate this.
Mayor Diodati left the meeting at 8:25 PM.
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Councillor Mike Strange, was Acting Mayor at 8:25 PM.
Mayor Diodati returned to the meeting at 8:36 PM.
Moved by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
1. That Council RECEIVE this report for information.
2. That Council DIRECT staff to consider and report back on the necessary by-
law and licensing changes to the bed and breakfast by-law to permit owner
occupied short-term rental units in residential areas of the City.
Carried (Councillor Lococo was opposed; Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
declared a conflict of interest; Councillor Tony Baldinelli was absent from
the vote).
8.3. Councillor Pietrangelo returned to the meeting at 8:53 PM.
CAO -2023-03
Hospice Development Ad -Hoc Committee
Council identified the desire to develop a Hospice in Niagara Falls in late 2022
and directed staff to undertake a Request for Information (ROI) on site
selection and operations of a Hospice facility.
In the early stages of developing the plan for a Hospice, staff have identified
the need for significant assistance in areas including fundraising, building and
design, operator selection and long-term organizational support.
Moved by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
THAT Council APPOINT Mayor Jim Diodati and Councillor Pietrangelo to work
with staff to provide input to staff with regards to (i) Forming a Hospice Ad -Hoc
Committee or Committees, (ii) Assist staff with site selection approach.
Carried Unanimously
8.4. F-2023-15
2023 Property Tax Rates
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
THAT Council approve the 2023 Property Tax Rates.
8.5. F-2023-17
Carried Unanimously
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Final Tax Notice Due Dates for Residential, Pipeline, Farmland and
Managed Forest Assessment Classes
Council approved June 29 and September 29 as the 2023 Final Due Dates for
the Residential, Pipeline, Farmland and Managed Forest Assessment Classes
and August 31 and October 31 as the 2023 Final Due Dates for the
Commercial, Industrial and Multi -residential Assessment Classes.
The City of Niagara Falls is responsible for billing and collecting property taxes
on all assessable properties within the municipality. These annual billings
include the annual taxes for the City, for the Region of Niagara and for the
appropriate local school boards. Due dates for property taxes are set to
coincide with the quarterly levy payments made to the Region and the school
boards.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
THAT June 29 and September 29 be approved as the 2023 Final Due
Dates for the Residential, Pipeline, Farmland and Managed Forest
Assessment Classes.
2. THAT August 31 and Octc
Dates for the Commercial,
Classes.
)er 31 be approved as the 2023 Final Due
Industrial and Multi -residential Assessment
Carried Unanimously
8.6. MW -2023-16
F.H. Leslie Park Playground Replacement
Due to major safety concerns with the slide and turf surface, the play structure
at F.H. Leslie was unexpectedly closed and removed in early May 2023. The
play structure provides a very important park amenity for the Valley Way
neighbourhood.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
1. THAT Niagara Falls City Council approve a 2023 Capital Budget
amendment of $165,000, funded by unallocated special purpose
reserves, for the expedited replacement of the playground at F.H. Leslie
Park; and further,
2. THAT Council delegate the General Manager of Municipal Works
authority to proceed with a single -source procurement for supply and
install of play structure equipment from Open Space Solutions Inc. and
for supply and install of turf surfacing from Toronto Artificial Grass per
their respective quotations.
Carried Unanimously
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8.7. MW -2023-17
Children's Memorial Walkway Memorial Bench Program - Custom Bench
Purchase
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
THAT City Council direct staff to single source contract with Hall
Ironworks Inc. for the fabrication of 10 custom memorial benches; and
furthermore, that Staff look at different pricing options and to report back
on the butterfly fundraising options.
Carried Unanimously
8.8. PBD -2023-31
26T-11-2019-003
Extension of St. Thomas More Draft Plan of Subdivision
6642 St. Thomas More Drive
Applicant: 1956662 Ontario Inc.
Agent: Corbett Land Strategies Inc. (Candice Hood)
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT Council grant a 1 -year extension to draft plan approval of subdivision
with a new lapsing date of June 19th, 2024.
Carried Unanimously
8.9. Councillor Pietrangelo left the meeting at 9:10 PM, as he had a conflict to Item
#8.9.
Councillor Nieuwesteeg left the meeting.
PBD -2023-32
New 2023 Provincial Planning Statement
Council reviewed a report which summarized major changes to the 2023
Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) and discussed implications for the City of
Niagara Falls. The 2023 PPS impacts several of the City's strategic priorities,
including Diverse and Affordable Housing, Vibrant and Diverse Economy and
Healthy, Safe, Livable Communities.
Moved by Councillor Mike Strange
Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
1. THAT Council receive PBD -2023-32 for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Pietrangelo declared a conflict and
Councillor Nieuwesteeg was absent from the vote).
8.10. Councillor Pietrangelo returned to the meeting at 9:24 PM.
Councillor Campbell left the meeting and did not return.
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PBD -2023-33
Exemption to Plan of Condominium
26CD-2023-001
7277 Wilson Crescent
Applicant: Build Up Real Development Co. Inc. (Priscilla Facey)
Agent: NPG Planning Solutions (Aaron Butler)
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomsor
Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
1. THAT Council exempts the condominium description from approvals
required under Section 51 and Section 51.1 of the Planning Act for
lands municipally known as 7277 Wilson Crescent, as identified in
Schedule 1, pursuant to Sections 9(3)(b) and 9(7) of the Condominium
Act;
2. THAT the Certificate of Exemption, required to be issued by the City
under Sections 9(3)(b) and 9(7) of the Condominium Act, be conditional
on submission to the City of the final condominium plan for compliance
review with the registered site plan agreement prior to registration; and
3. THAT Council pass the by-law on tonight's agenda.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Nieuwesteeg and Councillor Campbell
was absent from vote).
9. CONSENT AGENDA
9.1. L-2023-10
Declare Surplus of Lands
Part of Blocks L and M, Plan M33
Land Exchange - Stamford Lions Park
Our File No. 2022-59
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
1. THAT in the event that Council determines that it is in the public interest to
do so, that Part of Blocks L and M on Plan M33, hereinafter referred to as the
"Subject Lands", as shown as Part 3 on the draft Plan attached as Schedule
"A", be declared surplus to the City's needs so that they can be transferred to
2717981 Ontario Inc. in exchange for lands and additional compensation as
previously approved by Council and outlined in this report.
2. THAT the City Solicitor and Chief Administrative Officer, or their designate,
are authorized to execute all documentation and take whatever steps
necessary to carry out Recommendation 1.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Nieuwesteeg was absent for the vote).
9.2. MW -2023-15
Clifton Hill & Murray Hill — Holiday Road Closures
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Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
THAT Council direct staff to retain a traffic control contractor and the Niagara
Regional Police to close Clifton Hill and Murray Hill on the dates detailed in this
report.
THAT Council approve the additional funding required to retain the Niagara
Regional Police and implement the traffic management plans to an upset limit of
$115,500, to be funded by the Transportation Services operating budget.
THAT Council approve and direct staff to fund any year-end unfavourable
variances resulting from this additional unbudgeted cost pressure from the Tax
Rate Stabilization Special Purpose Reserve.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Nieuwesteeg was absent for the vote).
9.3. PBD -2023-30
Matters Arising from the Municipal Heritage Committee
2023 Designated Property Grants
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
THAT Council approve the proposed alteration and a grant in the
amount of $5,000 to assist with the cost of the restoration of seven (7)
pairs of wood shutters on the front (east) elevation of the Danner —
Sherk House at 12549 Niagara River Parkway as it will not alter the
reasons for designation and will assist in maintaining the original
appearance of the house.
2. THAT Council approve the proposed alterations and a grant in the
amount of $5,000 to assist with the cost of the foundation repair and the
restoration of the front verandah on the McMurray House at 5257 River
Road as it will not alter the reasons for designation and will assist in the
overall preservation of the house with the following conditions:
a. The loose mortar in the foundation be brushed out and no
pressure washing should be used;
b. The repointing of the foundation is to be done with a mortar mix
of 1:4:8 (Cement: Lime: Sand);
c. A spray -on waterproof membrane, below grade, would be
recommended;
d. The restoration of the eaves and downspouts is also
recommended to address water penetration problems.
e. Prior to final approval of grant the second quotation be received
by the City.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Nieuwesteeg and Councillor Campbell
was absent for the vote).
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10. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
10.1. Flag -Raising Request - Nikola Tesla Day
The Director of the Nikola Tesla Day Festival is requesting the City of Niagara
Falls to support and participate in raising the flag of Nikola Tesla at City Hall on
Thursday, July 6th, 2023.
The Nikola Tesla Day Festival is an event dedicated to honouring the
incredible contributions of Nikola Tesla to science, technology, and society.
The festival is scheduled to take place on July 9th, 2023, 6 pm -11 pm at
Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls.
10.2. Proclamation Request - NiagaraGives Day
Attached is a request for Council to proclaim Thursday, June 15, 2023 as
"NiagaraGives Day" within the City of Niagara Falls.
NiagaraGives, the Giving Tuesday Community Movement representing
Niagara Falls and the Niagara Region, is celebrating its 2nd anniversary on
June 15, 2023. NiagaraGives was first established in the City of Niagara Falls
with the mission of bringing the global GivingTuesday movement back to
Niagara and its 12 municipalities.
The NiagaraGives movement has helped to inspire community generosity and
volunteerism in many ways, and at a time when charities and non -profits are
seeing vast increases in people needing assistance.
10.3. Proclamation Request - Trailer Park Boys Day
Attached is a request for Council to declare Friday, June 9, 2023 as "Trailer
Park Boys Day" in Niagara Falls, to help awareness for mental health and
PTSD through Cracked Armour, a not-for-profit organization. This organization
is strongly supported by Canadian celebrities, the Trailer Park Boys.
10.4. Opiod Crisis in our Communities and Municipalities
The National Chronic Pain Society is asking the City of Niagara Falls to
support the motion the the "Government of Ontario maintain OHIP coverage
for chronic pain treatments and continue to provide much-needed care for the
people of Ontario."
Recommendation: THAT Council support the request.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
That Council approve Item #10.1 through to and including Item #10.4.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Nieuwesteeg and Councillor Campbell
was absent for the vote).
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
11.1. Resolution -City of Cambridge -Highway Traffic Act Amendments
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Attached is motion passed by the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Cambridge at its Council Meeting of May 9, 2023 regarding the Highway Traffic
Act Amendments.
11.2. Resolution - Township of Bonfield - Supporting Municipality of
Waterloo's motion to Protect the privacy of candidates and donors on
publicly available forms -
Attached is a resolution of support for the Municipality of Waterloo from the
Township of Bonfield calling on the Minister of Affairs and Housing for the
Province of Ontario to protect the privacy of candidates and donors on publicly
available forms.
11.3. Resolution - United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG) -
Bill 97
Attached is a resolution passed by the Council of the United Counties of
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry at its May 15, 2023 meeting.
11.4. Niagara Region Correspondence
Attached is correspondence sent from the Niagara Region regarding the
following matters:
1. Niagara Region Report CSD 22-2023 - 2023 Property Tax Policy, Ratios
and Rates
11.5. Resolution - Town of Grimsby - Mental Health, Addiction and Housing
Affordability
Attached is a resolution passed at the Town of Grimsby's Council meeting on
May 15, 2023 pertaining to a a call for action as it relates to the crisis on
mental health, addiction and Housing Affordability.
11.6. Comments from resident
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Ruth -Ann Nieuwesteeg
THAT Council receive and file for information Item #11.1 through to and
including Item #11.6.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from vote).
12. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
12.1. Noise By-law Exemption - 12th Annual Heaters Heroes Run for Children
The Heaters Heroes Committee along with the Fallsview Hose Brigade are
requesting that Council grant an exemption to the City's Noise -By-law until
11:00 PM on Saturday, September 9, 2023, for the purpose of playing music
for their annual event taking place at Oakes Park.
Recommendation: That Council grant an exemption to the City's Noise -By-law
until 11:00 PM on Saturday, September 9, 2023, for the purpose of playing
music for their annual event taking place at Oakes Park.
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Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
THAT Council grant an exemption to the City's Noise -By-law until 11:00 PM on
Saturday, September 9, 2023, for the purpose of playing music for their
annual event taking place at Oakes Park.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Baldinelli and Councillor Strange
declared a conflict and Councillor Campbell was absent from the vote).
12.2. Resolution - City of Welland - Homelessness
Attached is a motion approved by the City of Welland City Council.
Recommendation: That Council support the resolution from the City of
Welland and offer further support by circulating a copy of the Niagara Falls
motion to all Niagara area municipalities, the Office of the Premier of Ontario,
the Federal Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Niagara Area
MPPs and MPs, the Ontario Solicitor General, the Association of Municipalities
of Ontario, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
THAT Council support the resolution from the City of Welland and offer further
support by circulating a copy of the Niagara Falls motion to all Niagara area
municipalities, the Office of the Premier of Ontario, the Federal Minister of
Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Niagara Area MPPs and MPs, the
Ontario Solicitor General, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from the vote).
12.3. Memo from City Clerk - Matters Arising from the Diversity & Inclusion
Committee
Attached is a motion that was passed by the Diversity & Inclusion Committee
at a recent meeting regarding the Land Acknowledgement at Council.
Recommendation: That Council refer the matter to staff to consider options for
the Land Acknowledgement at Council Meetings and other City run events, as
well as when and where the acknowledgement appears on an agenda and
report back to Council.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
That Council refer the matter to staff to consider options for the Land
Acknowledgement at Council Meetings and other City run events, as well as
when and where the acknowledgement appears on an agenda and report back
to Council.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from vote).
12.4. Niagara Falls Supper Market
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A request is being made of Council to declare the 2023 Niagara Falls Supper
Market as a community event to assist with obtaining a Special Occasion
Permit from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
Recommendation: That Council declare the 2023 Niagara Falls Supper
Market, taking place at Fireman's Park, August 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2023 as
an event of municipal significance in the City of Niagara Falls in order to assist
with obtaining a Special Occasion Permit from the ACCO.
Moved by Councillor Tony Baldinelli
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
THAT Council declare the 2023 Niagara Falls Supper Market, taking place at
Fireman's Park, August 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2023 as an event of municipal
significance in the City of Niagara Falls in order to assist with obtaining a
Special Occasion Permit from the AGCO.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from vote).
13. RATIFICATION OF IN -CAMERA
None to report.
14. NOTICE OF MOTION/NEW BUSINESS
a) Notice of Motion - Niagara Falls Electoral System
Councillor Lococo brought forth the following Notice of Motion:
THAT the City of Niagara Falls:
• initiate a timeline of a process to review the electoral systems - ward
and at large, etc.
• review the current population of Niagara Falls and the expected growth
and in what areas of the city.
• have numerous public consultations - in-person and through surveys.
• promote consultation and surveys through in-person, social media
channels, website, newspapers, etc...
• create an Ad -Hoc Committee and appoint Councillor Lori Lococo as
Chair.
b) Agenda Notice to Public
Direction to Staff: To have Communications send out a notice of items on the
agenda on the Friday prior to a Council meeting.
15. BY-LAWS
2023- A by-law to exempt the property municipally known as 7277 Wilson Crescent
050. from the requirements for approval of condominium descriptions under
Sections 51 and 51.1 of the Planning Act.
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2023- A by-law to declare PIN 64250-0049 (LT), Part Lot 1, Concession 3,
051. Crowland, being a given road known as Cook's Mills Road (aka County Road
No. 11), lying between Schisler Road & Road Allowance between Concession
3 & 4, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, as
surplus.
2023- A by-law to permanently close a highway.
052.
2023- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City
053. employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by-laws.
2023- A by-law to declare Vacant Land between 3846 Portage Road and 3943
054. Orlando Drive, being Part of Blocks L and M on Plan 33 being Part 3 on a
draft Reference Plan, as surplus.
2023- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking
055. and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Meter Zones, Limited Parking).
2023- A by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation for City purposes, for Regional
056. purposes, and for Education purposes for the year 2023.
2023- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting
057. held on the 30th day of May, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell
THAT the by-laws, all except By-law 2023-055, be read a first, second and
third time and passed.
Carried Unanimously
16. ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 9:36 PM.
>ayor
Carried Unanimously
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City Clerk
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