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COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Kim Craitor,
Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Joyce
Morocco, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, and
Councillor Wayne Thomson
COUNCIL ABSENT:
COUNCIL LATE:
1 IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL 4:30 P.M.
a) Property Matter
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council enter into an In Camera session.
Carried Unanimouslv
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a) O Canada sung by Charlotte Johnstone.
3 ADOPTION OF MINUTES
a) Council Minutes of January 9, 2018
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the minutes of January 9, 2018 be
approved as recorded.
Carried Unanimouslv
4 DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made
for the current Council Meeting at this time.
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a) Councillor Kerrio indicated a conflict to report L-2018-01, he is an
adjacent property owner.
b) Councillor Pietrangelo indicated a conflict to wire transfers to the
Niagara Catholic School Board, his employer.
c) Councillor Craitor indicated a conflict to wire transfers to the Niagara
Catholic School Board, where a member of his family is employed.
d) Councillor loannoni indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque number
411579, made payable to herself.
e) Mayor Diodati indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque numbers 410510
and 411538, made payable to himself.
5 MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences to family of Dorothy Morrow,
mother of Terri Morrow, a city employee; William Kerr, grandfather of
Allyson Keighan, a city employee; and to Gilbert Neufeld a retired
Platoon Chief with the Niagara Falls Fire Department.
Mayor Diodati announced the Winter Wonderland Charity Ice Wine Gala
took place. The next meeting of Council is February 13, 2018.
6 DEPUTATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
a) Biq Brothers Biq Sisters
Jon Braithwaite, Executive Director informed Council about the
upcoming Tim Horton's Bowl for Kids Sake.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that City Council enter a team into the
upcoming Tim Norton's Bowl for Kids Sake on March 6, 2018.
Carried Unanimously
b) Emergency Shelter
Angela Peebles addressed Council on the idea of Emergency Shelters
for the Homeless.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
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Councillor Carolynn loannoni that Debra Nanson be permitted to speak.
Carried Unanimouslv
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that Diane Monroe be permitted to speak.
Carried Unanimouslv
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the City endorse the creation of an overnight
shelter for men over 30, and coordinate meetings between the Region
and interested church/service groups and mental health/addiction
professionals, with the idea of opening one as soon as possible and that
this meeting and the need for host centres/volunteers be advertised
through the City's website, local newspapers etc. and take place at City
Hall with date and time to be announced and that Councillor Campbell
offer to chair this committee to bring together organizations that are out
there to combat these issues of a similar cause of homelessness and
hunger, and for the City to take on the coordination of these groups.
Councillor Pietrangelo also noted that he would like some additional
promotion of No One Goes Hungry Niagara -next event at Fireman's
Park on Family Day at 3:OOpm. To promote this event by having a link
to the City's website and Facebook page.
Carried Unanimouslv
7 Reports
a) CD -2018-01 -Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes
That Council approve and adopt the corporate policy dealing with the
Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes (Policy 400-39)
attached as Appendix 1 to this report.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
b) F-2018-02 -Monthly Tax Receivables Report -December
That Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information
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purposes
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kim Craitor, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
c) F-2018-03 - 2018 Interim Tax Levy
That Council
approve
the 2018
Interim Tax
Levy calculation and by-law
providing for
the 2018
Interim
Tax Levy.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
d) F-2018-04 -Municipal Accounts
That Council approve the municipal accounts totaling $41,174,062.51for
the period November 8, 2017 to January 10, 2018.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
e) L-2018-01 -Fallsview Pedestrian Bridge No. 2
1. That the City enter into an Encroachment Agreement permitting the
establishment of a pedestrian bridge across Fallsview Avenue.
2. That the Mayor, Acting Clerk and City Solicitor be directed to take
whatever actions and sign whatever documents are required to
complete the Agreement; and
3. The final form to have term which coincides with the term of any (ease
of the theatre and to permit a sign to be placed and displayed within the
leased air space
ORDERED on the motion of
Councillor Wayne
Thomson,
Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
that the report be
approved
as
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recommended.
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Carried Unanimously
with Councillor Kerrio declarina a conflict
f) PBD -2018-01 -DOW-2016-003, Commercial Building and Fagade
Improvement Grant Approval Amendment Request 4458 Queen
Street Applicant: Niagara Radio Group Limited (Andy Ferri)
That Council approve the request to amend the approved Commercial
Building and Facade Improvement Grant to include the costs of new
windows.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
g) PBD -2018-03 PLC -2017-003, Request for Removal of Part Lot
Control Lots 21, 22, 23, 32, 33 and 50 and Blocks 62 and 64, Plan
59M-426 Chippawa West Phase 2 Stage 3 Plan of Subdivision
Applicant: 1392927 Ontario Inc. (Lancaster Homes)
That Council approve the request and pass the by-law included in
tonight's agenda to designate Lots 21, 22, 23, 32, 33 and 50 and Blocks
62 and 64, Registered Plan 59M-426, as exempt from Part Lot Control
for a period of two years.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
h) PBD -2018-04 AM -2012-009, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
6871 O'Neil Street, Applicant: Greg Davidson Removal of Holding
(H) Regulations
That Council pass the by-law appearing on tonight's agenda to lift the
holding (H) regulation from the subject lands which are currently zoned
R3(H)-969, in order to permit the existing building to be converted into a
single detached dwelling. The applicant must obtain a building permit
prior to the conversion of the single detached dwelling.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
i) PBD -2018-07 Matters Arising from Municipal Heritage Committee
4761 Zimmerman Avenue, Bampfield Hall 8196 Cummington
Square, Chippawa Town Hall
That Council approve the proposed alteration to 4761 Zimmerman
Avenue, known as Bampfield Hall. The proposed alteration will not alter
the reasons for designation.
That Council approve the proposed alteration to 8196 Cummington
Square, known as the Chippawa Town Hall. The proposed alteration will
not alter the reasons for designation and will assist in the continued
preservation and enhance the community use of the building.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Joyce Morocco that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
j) R&C-2018-01 - 2017 Annual Update from the Public Art Advisory
Task Force
For the information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
k) R&C-2018-04 -The Niagara Parks Commission and the City Licence
Agreement -Willoughby Historical Museum
That the City enter into a Licence Agreement with the Niagara Parks
Commission ("NPC"), with respect to the use of the interior of the
schoolhouse, washroom facilities and parking lot located on the NPC
lands for the purpose of operating a historical museum known as the
Willoughby Historical Museum located at 9935 Niagara River Parkway,
Niagara Falls
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That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute said Licence
Agreement.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
8 COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
Councillor loannoni exited Chambers.
a) The National Eating Disorder Information Centre -request that the
week of February 1-7, 2018 be proclaimed as "Eating Disorder
Awareness Week (EDAW), in the City of Niagara Falls.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
ORDERED on the
motion of
Councillor Joyce Morocco,
Seconded by
Councillor Wayne
Campbell
that the communication be
approved.
Carried Unanimouslv
b) Greater Niagara Coral Show -Request for the waiver of a sign permit
of $150.00.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the request to waive the sign permit fee be
approved.
Carried Unanimouslv
c) The
Rotary
Club -
20th Annual Trivia Niagara
will take
place February
21st,
2018.
Tickets
are $35.00 each
and
$280.00
for a
table of 8.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that Council purchase a fable.
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Carried Unanimously
d) Ontario Good Roads Association -seeking reforms to the Municipal
Class Environmental Assessment process.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council support the communication.
Carried Unanimously
9 NEW BUSINESS
Councillor loannoni returned to Chambers
a) Beaver Valley
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that the Beaver Valley Pond Sewer
Separation, referred to in Tab 10 of the 2018 Capital Budget, be
addressed as soon as possible to eliminate some of the basement
flooding
Carried Unanimously
b) Mobile Cancer Screening Coach Bus
ORDERED on the motion
of Councillor Wayne
Thomson,
Seconded by
Councillor Joyce Morocco
that Clarke Bitter be
permitted
to speak.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that staff contact the
Hamilton/Niagara/Haldimand/Brant Regional Cancer Program to find out
how we can get the mobile cancer screening bus to Niagara Falls.
Carried Unanimously
c) Citv Leased Lands
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange That staff bring back a report showing that any
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land
leases that the City has with
the
idea of putting first right of refusal
if we
choose to purchase or start
the
dialogue with the landlord.
Carried Unanimouslv
10 PLANNING MATTERS
a) Public Meeting
26T-2017-002
Winzen Niagara Draft Plan of Subdivision
4825 Pettit Avenue
Applicant: Winzen Niagara Homes Ltd. (Raymond Zenkovich)
Agent: Upper Canada Consulting (William Heikoop)
Background Report: PBD -2018-02
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning and Development provided Council
with a power point presentation.
The Public Meeting was Closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
b) Public Meeting
AM -2017-016, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
5587, 5591, 5609, 5619, 5627 and 5637 McLeod Road
Proposal: 8 Storey, 70 Unit Apartment belling
Applicant: 6846360 Canada Limited (Michael Kemp)
Agent: Michael Allen, ACK Architects Inc.
Background Report: PBD -2018-05
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning and Development provided Council
with a power point presentation.
Michael Allen, representing the applicant provided Council with an
overview of the proposal and asked for the support of Council in this
application with the consideration of removing the (H) provision at this
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time.
The Public meeting was Closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved with the removal of
the (H) provision.
Carried Unanimouslv
c) Public Meeting
26T-11-2017-003 & AM -2017-018
Terravita Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment
Application
6486 Mountain Road
Applicant: Kenmore Homes (Niagara Falls) Inc. (Jennifer Kaufman)
Agent: Upper Canada Consulting (Jennifer Vida)
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning and Development provided Council
with a power point presentation.
Carmela Maddalena, 726 Queenston Road, NOTL, expressed concerns
regarding privacy.
Fran Risi, 2431 Colangelo Drive, expressed concern with loss of privacy
and not adequate parking.
William Heikoop, representing applicant, provided Council with an
overview of the application and asked for the support of Council.
The Public Meeting was Closed.
that the report be approved fencing and trees be included at the site
plan process.
Carried Unanimouslv
BY-LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-
law listed for Council consideration.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by
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Councillor Thomson that the by-laws be given a first reading. Carried
Unanimously
2018-04 - A by-law to authorize the execution of a Licence Agreement
with The Niagara Parks Commission, respecting the lands and premises
known municipally know as 9935 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara Falls,
Ontario, which lands include the schoolhouse located thereon, the
washroom facilities situated at the rear of the said schoolhouse, the
parking lot and the grounds.
2018-05 - A by-law to designate Lots 21, 22, 23, 32, 33 and 50 and
Blocks 62 and 64, Registered Plan 59M-426, not be subject to part -lot
control (PLC -2017-003).
2018-06 - A by -Law to Authorize an Extension Agreement Relating to
Inter -Municipal Transit Services Within the Niagara Region.
2018-07 - A by-law to establish Reserve Block 72 on Registered Plan
59M-426 as a public highway to be known as, and to form part of
Tallgrass Avenue.
2018-08 - A by-law to establish Reserve Block 73 on Registered Plan
59M-426 as a public highway to be known as, and to form part of
Tallgrass Avenue.
2018 -09 - A by-law to provide an interim levy of realty taxes.
2018-10 - A by-law to amend By-law No. 2012-102 to remove the
holding symbol (H) on the Lands on the north side of O'Neil Street, east
of Dorchester Road, to permit the existing building to be converted to a
dwelling containing up to 3 dwelling units (AM -2012-009).
2018-11 - A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, in accordance with an
Order issued by the Ontario Municipal Board dated December 29, 2017,
to permit the use of the Lands for two semidetached dwellings (AM -
2016 -021).
2018-12 - 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.
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2018-13 - A by-law to authorize the payment of $41,174,062.51 for
General Purposes
2018-14 - A by-law to authorize the execution of a Lease Agreement
with Niagara Falls Humane
Society, respecting the lease of a portion of land for the purposes of the
construction
and use of a leash free dog park to be located at, 6025 Chippawa
Parkway, Niagara
Falls.
2018-15 -
A by-law to
adopt,
ratify
and
confirm the actions of City
Council at
its meeting
held on
the
23rd
day of January, 2018.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by
Councillor Thomson that the by-laws be given a second and third
reading.
Carried Unanimouslv
11 ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the meeting be adjourned at 8.05 p. m.
Carried Unanimouslv
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BILL MATSON, ACTING CITY
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