01/14/2014 FIRST MEETING
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 14, 2014
Council met on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. for an In Camera session.
All members of Council were present.
NO. 01 - PIETRANGELO - IOANNONI- THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT on
January 14, 2014 at 4:30 p.m., Niagara Falls Council will go into a closed meeting, prior
to their regularly scheduled meeting at 5:00 p.m. to consider matters that fall under the
subject matter of 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, related to
negotiations with the NRPS, and a matter under 239(2)(e) potential litigation
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
5:30 p.m. followed by the Regular Business matters. Councillor Gates offered the Opening
Prayer. All members of Council were present.
ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MINUTES
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Morocco, seconded by Councillor
Pietrangelo that the minutes be approved as printed.
Carried Unanimously
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DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor loannoni indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque number 369892 made
payable to herself.
Councillor Morocco indicated an indirect pecuniary interest to cheque number
369567, made payable to her spouse.
Councillor Pietrangelo indicated a pecuniary interest to a wire transfer made payable
to the Niagara Catholic District School Board, his employer.
Mayor Diodati indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque number 369716, made
payable to himself.
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BUDGET
Mayor Diodati stepped down and Councillor Pietrangelo chaired the Budget meeting. 5:30
p.m.
The Director of Finance made a brief presentation to Council, introducing the 2014
Budget Operating Budget.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor Mayes that
the budget be referred back to staff to look at possible reductions to operating
expenditures.
Motion Carried
with Councillors Morocco and loannoni opposed
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PRESENTATIONS
Municipal Works staff did a presentation on the ice storm event prior to Christmas
and main sewer/sewer lateral problems.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Morocco, seconded by Councillor loannoni
that staff be directed to meet with the Region regarding a Waste Water Treatment Facility
in Chippawa, with a report back to Council
Carried Unanimously
Councillor Pietrangelo stepped down as Chair at 6:20 p.m.
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.
F-2014-01 -Major Receivables Monthly.The report recommends that Council receive the
Monthly Tax Receivables report for information purposes.
F-2014-02 - Municipal Accounts. The report recommends that Council approve the
municipal accounts totalling $25,661,608.58 for the period
November 21 , 2013 to December 31, 2013.
PBD-2014-07 - Regional Policy Plan Amendment 8-2013, Regional Phasing Strategy
Comments to Niagara Region. The report recommends that Council endorse the
comments prepared by staff to Niagara Region regarding Regional Policy Plan Amendment
8-2013, Regional Phasing Strategy.
ORDERED on the motion of Councilor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor loannoni that
the reports on the Consent Agenda be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
PBD-2014-11 - Niagara Falls City Hall HVAC Upgrade. The report recommends the
following:
1) The contract for Heating ventilation and Air Conditioniong upgrades in the amount
of$1,257,000.00 (excluding HST) be awarded to Keith's Plumbing & Heating Inc.;
and
2) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract
documents.
3) That the project funding be approved to include the additional expenditures.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Mayes
that the report be approved but Council be provided details on the unsuccessful
proponents.
Carried Unanimously
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MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Diodati extended condolences to the following: to Dave Arnott, a retired
firefighter, on the passing of his mother, Janet Arnott, to Lucy Cuviello, a city employee,
on the passing of her father Pietro Vacca, to the family of Luigi ludiciani, a city retiree, to
Beth Sheppard, a city employee, on the passing of her grandson and to James Sticca, city
employee, on the passing of his wife, Becky Sticca.
Mayor Diodati advised of recent events: the New Year's Eve celebration, GO
Roundtable, Russell Teibert. Soccer athlete, meet and greet, grand opening of Easy Street
Sandwiches and Treats, grand opening of the Boutique, Niagara Concerts Big Band
Christmas, Fire Station 6 Appreciation event, and Imagine Homes holiday open house,
Mayor Dodati advised of upcoming events: Niagara Falls Transit new routing and
schedule, snow buddies still needed, Winter Festival of Lights, Space exibit at Niagara
Falls Historical Museum,Vietnamese New Year Community Event,25th Annual Sports Wall
of Fame Induction Ceremony and the Skate to Donate with the Mayor event.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
1. Petition regarding Niagara Falls Transit changes.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
Amalia Harris, student at Niagara College, held an open house at the Niagara Falls
Public Library. She voiced some of the concerns expressed from residents that attended.
She indicated that the current routes and scheduled times make it hard for people to get
to work/school on time and makes the day to day errands very challenging, especially
when a resident has to take 2-3 transfers. Ms. Harris expressed that every half hour service
would help with these issues, as well as an increase in Sunday and afternoon runs.
Margaret Farewell, Sinnicks Ave, expressed her disappointment with the transit bus
wait times and would like to see the stops run every 30 minutes. She indicated that the
changes to the system have been confusing.
Dorothy Miller, Stamford, expressed that the current routes and bus times are not
friendly to seniors who are waiting 30 minutes in order to just make a transfer. She
indicated it is not more difficult to get Downtown. She did complimented the new shelters
that have been put in place.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Morocco
that the communication be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously
BY-LAWS
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Mayes
that the by-laws be given a first reading.
Carried Unanimously
2014-01 A by-law to provide for appointments to certain Boards, Commissions and
Committees.
2014-02 A by-law to authorize the payment of$25,661,608.58 for General Purposes.
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2014-03 A by-law to designate the property known as 5257 River Road, being PIN
64342-0131 (LT) and being further described as Lot 39, Plan 294, Town of
Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls, Regional Municipality of Niagara to be of
cultural heritage value and interest.
2014-04 A by-law to hereby authorize the Mayor and Treasurer to execute a Letter of
Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of
Ontario, represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of
Ontario (the "Ministry") and the City of Niagara Falls (the "Municipality")
Related to Funding Provided by the Province of Ontario (the "Province") to
the Municipality under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public
Transportation Program.
2014-05 A by-law to repeal by-law No. 6328, 1963, being the Plumbing By-law.
2014-06 A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City
employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by-laws.
2014-07 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting
held on the 14th day of January, 2014.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor
Morocco that the by-laws be given a second and third reading.
Carried Unanimously
Councillor loannoni left meeting 8:20 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
Regional Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Gates, seconded by Councillor Morocco that
if permissible that Councillor Pietrangelo be appointed to Regional Council while Regional
Councillor Bart Maves is on leave during the Provincial By-election.
Carried Unanimously
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Morocco, seconded by Councillor Maves that
the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Carried Unanimously
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DEAN IORFI A, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR