2013/01/08FIRST MEETING
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 8, 2013
Council met on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. for an In Camera session.
All members of Council, except Councillor Pietrangelo, were present.
NO. 37 - MAVES - MOROCCO - THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT on January 8,
2013 Niagara Falls Council will go into a closed meeting to consider a matter that falls
under the subject matter of 239(2)(d), labour relations.
Following consideration of the items presented, the In Camera Session did not rise and
report in open session.
Council met for the purpose of considering Budget Matters in Council Chambers at
5:00 p.m. followed by the Regular Business matters at 7:00 p.m. Councillor Maves offered
the Opening Prayer. All members of Council, except Councillor Pietrangelo were present.
ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MINUTES
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Morocco, seconded by Councillor Thomson
that the minutes be approved as printed.
No Disclosures.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
PRESENTATIONS
Carried Unanimously
Assistant Fire Chief Phil Ross made a presentation to Council addressing
Emergency Management.
BUDGET
The Director of Finance provided Council with a 2013 budget overview for the
Niagara Falls Public Library Board.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Thomson
that the proposed Library budget be referred to budget.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Thomson
that report F- 2013 -06 from the Consent Agenda be moved forward.
Carried Unanimously
F- 2013 -06 - Budget Amendment for Library Project
The report recommends that Council amend the 2012 Capital Budget for Library Project
(Victoria Branch IT Phone System Upgrade) to the cost of $41,936 (excluding HST)
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Thomson
that the recommendation report be approved.
Carried Unanimously
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RECREATION MATTERS
1 R & C - 2013 -01, Parks, Recreation & Culture Strategic Plan Update
The report recommends the following:
1 That Council approve the Parks, Recreation & Culture Strategic Plan Update.
2. And that capital project recommendations included in this Update are referred to
future Capital budget processes.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Morocco
that staff meet with Bill Miller, Slo Pitch National, and report back to Council.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor Maves that
the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
The Acting Director provided Council with a budget overview of the Recreation and
Culture Department.
Councillor Gates left the Council Chambers.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wing, seconded by Councillor Thomson
that Communication #1 be moved forward.
Carried Unanimously
Councillor Gates returned.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
1. Memo from City Clerk - re: the Niagara District Airport Commission Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Thomson
that the Niagara District Airport Commission Agreement be approved.
Councillor Wing NAYE Councillor Maves AYE
Councillor Thomson AYE Councillor Kerrio AYE
Councillor loannoni AYE Councillor Gates AYE
Councillor Morocco AYE Mayor Diodati AYE
Motion Carried
Councillor loannoni exited Chambers.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Maves
that Communication # 2 be moved forward.
Carried Unanimously
Councillor loannoni returned to Chambers.
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2. Yellow Shirt Brigade - requesting that Council sign and support a petition
supporting Dr. Kevin's Smith's Final Report.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
Joy Russell, Yellow Shirt Brigade, made a brief presentation related to the petition.
She indicated that it would be inappropriate for Niagara falls City Council to modify the
petition.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor loannoni
that Thomson, seconded by Councillor loannoni that Council endorse the petition and
distribute it throughout City facilities and on the website.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Gates, seconded by Councillor Wing that
the Mayor request a meeting with Dr. Kevin Smith of the NHS to discuss the Toss of
pediatrics and maternity services.
Carried Unanimously
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES MATTERS
The Director of Transportation and the Manager of Parking and Traffic made a brief
presentation to Council outlining the parking component of the operating budget.
1. TS- 2013 -02, City Wide Parking Review
The report recommends the following:
1) Approve the Rate Stabilization Plan and adopt in principal, the 10 -Year
Parking Capital Infrastructure Program.
2) Undertake a service delivery review of the Parking Control Operation.
3) Evaluate Cash -in -Lieu Policy /Program to determine it's viability.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that
the report be deferred for staff to come back with a revised rate structure.
Carried Unanimously
2. TS- 2013 -05, Downtown BIA - Various Transportation Requests
The report recommends that the report be received for the information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Morocco
that the report be deferred.
Carried Unanimously
The Director made a presentation on the parking component of the operating budget.
MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Diodati offered condolences to David Brideau, a city employee, on the
passing of his mother and to Jack Muraca, a city employee, on the passing of his
grandfather, Giacomo Muraca.
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Mayor Diodati mentioned recent events: the New Year's Eve show and the vigil for
the victims of the Newton massacre.
Mayor Diodati announced the Post Foods Billboard, "Shredded Wheat proudly made
in Niagara Falls ", reminded residents of the Encumbrance By -law prohibiting shoveling
snow onto City sidewalks and roads. He also encouraged individuals to volunteer as snow
buddies.
CONSENT AGENDA
THE CONSENT AGENDA IS A SET OF REPORTS THAT COULD BE APPROVED IN ONE MOTION OF
COUNCIL. THE APPROVAL ENDORSES ALL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN EACH
OF THE REPORTS WITHIN THE SET. THE SINGLE MOTION WILL SAVE TIME.
PRIOR TO THE MOTION BEING TAKEN, A COUNCILLOR MAY REQUEST THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE
REPORTS BE MOVED OUT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
PBD- 2013 -01 - Request for Extension to an Approved Revitalization Grant RGP-
01/2006, 4480 Bridge Street. Applicant: Joedy Burdett. The report recommends that
Council reaffirm the date of June 25, 2014 for Mr. Burdett to complete the redevelopment
of his property and be eligible for a Revitalization Grant.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor loannoni
that the report deferred.
with Councillor Maves opposed
Motion Carried
PBD- 2013 -08 - Rooftop Photovoltaic Solar Projects. The report recommends that
Council adopt the resolution for the small FIT solar panel projects at:
• 6233 Kalar Road;
• 6357 Kister Road;
• 7389 Lundy's Lane;
• 7429 Lundy's Lane; and
• 4536 Portage Road.
• Corner of Garner and Brown Roads
A memo from Director of Planning and Development with additional address.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor loannoni
that the report be approved
Carried Unanimously
F- 2013 -01- Major Receivables Monthly. The report recommends that Council receive the
Monthly Tax Receivables report for information purposes.
PBD- 2013 -02 - Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant CB&FIG2012-003,
4729 Queen Street. Applicant: Jadon Inc. (Andrew Burt). The report recommends the
following:
1. That Council approve the Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant
Application for 4729 Queen Street, subject to the owner satisfying the program
requirements including the entering into an agreement with the City and obtaining
any required permits.
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the agreement.
PBD- 2013 -03 - Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant CB&FIG-2012-004,
Mirella Florio (Mirella's Hair Studio) 4654 -4658 Queen Street. The report recommends
the following:
1. That Council approve the Commercial Building and Facade Improvement Grant
application (addition) for 4654 -4658 Queen Street subject to the owner satisfying
the program requirements.
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2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the agreement.
PBD- 2013 -04 - Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant Application. CB
& FIG - 2012 -005, FIG - 2012 -005, Keefer Development . ( PhD Ritchie) 4554 Queen
Street. The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant
Application for 4554 Queen Street, subject to the owner satisfying the program
requirements including the entering into an agreement with the City and obtaining
any required permits.
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the agreement.
PBD- 2013 -05 - Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Applications CB &FIG-
2012 -006 and CB- FIG - 2012 -007. 1806157 Ontario Ltd. (Michael Romeo). The report
recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant
Applications for 4670 and 4674 Park Street, subject to the owner satisfying the
program requirements including the entering into an agreement with the City and
obtaining any required permits.
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the agreement.
PBD- 2013 -06 - Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Application. CB &FIG
2012 -002, Suzanne Sider. 4699, 4703 and 4707 Queen Street. The report recommends
the following:
1. That Council approve the Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant
Application for 4699, 4703 & 4707 Queen Street, subject to the owner satisfying the
program requirements including the entering into an agreement with the City and
obtaining any required permits.
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the agreement.
TS- 2013 -04 - Prospect Street - Parking Review. The report recommends that the existing
parking restriction on the south side of Prospect Street from Portage Road to a point 205
metres west of Portage Road is extended by 120 metres to a point 325 metres west of
Portage Road.
TS -2013 - 06- Request for Tender RFT12 -2012, Site Improvements - Bus Maintenance
& Storage Facility. The report recommends the following:
1. That Council award the contract for the necessary site improvements on the
property of the new Bus Maintenance & Storage Facility to GEOSOLV Design /Build
Inc. in accordance with RFT12 -2012.
2. That staff be authorized to sign the necessary purchase order and related
documents associated with this contract.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Morocco
that the remainder of the Consent Agenda be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
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RESOLUTIONS
NO. 8 - THOMSON - IOANNONI - Therefore be it resolved that the Council of Corporation
of the City of Niagara Falls supports an application to Regional Municipality of Niagara for
the following sewer separation projects: Buckley Avenue and Queen Street to Park Street,
North Street & Forsythe Street - Stanley Avenue to Slater Avenue, Desson Avenue,
Buchanan Avenue, Slater Avenue - Kitchener Street to Spring Street, Riverview Park CSO
Tank, Robinson Street - Main Street to Stanley Avenue, Crescent Rd - Dorchester Rd to
Limit, and Sylvia Place - Peer Street to Ferry Street.
Carried Unanimously
NO. 9 - THOMSON - IOANNONI Therefore be it resolved that Niagara falls City Council
supports a WaterSmart Niagara application for the Chippawa Boat Ramp dock expansion
project.
Carried Unanimously
BY -LAWS
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor
loannoni that the by -laws be given a first reading.
Motion Carried
with Councillor Wing opposed to 2013 -03
2013 -01
2013 -02
2013 -03
A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to change the zoning of the Lands to
a site specific LI zone to permit a used car lot, recognize the existing lot
configuration and building location and to reduce landscaped open space
requirements. (AM- 2012 -012)
A by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale
with Richard Belzil and Barbara Belzil, respecting the purchase of lands in
the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara.
A by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with the City of St.
Catharines and the Town of Niagara -on- the -lake, respecting the continuation
of the Joint Municipal Services Board to provide for and facilitate the
operation of the Niagara District Airport in compliance with the requirements
of Transport Canada.
2013 -04 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting
held on the 8th day of January, 2013.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor loannoni
that the by -laws be given a second and third reading.
with Councillor Wing opposed to 2013 -03
Motion Carried
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mayes, seconded by Councillor loannoni
that the meeting be adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Carried Unanimously
DEAN IORFII A, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR