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COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Kim Craitor, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo,
Councillor Mike Strange, and Councillor Wayne Thomson
COUNCIL ABSENT: Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Councillor Vince
Kerrio, and Councillor Joyce Morocco
COUNCIL LATE:
1 IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL 4:00 P.M.
a) Advice that is subject to solicitor client privilege.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council enter into an In Camera session.
Carried Unanimouslv
2 CALL TO ORDER
a) O Canada sung by Emma Bishop.
b) David Smith recited a poem.
3 ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of January 23, 2018.
a) Council Minutes of January 23, 2018.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that the minutes be approved as printed.
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) No Disclosures to report
5 MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati offered condolences to family of Guido (Guy) Prata, long
time community volunteer; Red Issepon a builder and advocate in
Niagara Falls and to Nick Golia a city employee on the passing of his
father Nicola Golia.
Mayor Diodati announced: Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame,
congratulations to this year's inductees; Chinese New Year Falls shining
red in celebration and Southern Tier Mayor's Luncheon took place
today.
The next meeting of Council, Tuesday, February 27, 2018.
6 DEPUTATIONS /PRESENTATIONS
a) Komedy for Kidneys
Dino Fazio informed Council of the 11th Annual Komedy for Kidneys
Rodney Pentland Memorial Benefit Show taking place March 7, 2018.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council support the event and purchase a
table.
Carried Unanimously
b) Winter Festival of Lights
Tina Myers
will
make a
presentation to Council seeking additional
support for
the
Festival
of Lights
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the deputation be postponed to the
February 27, 2018 meeting.
Carried Unanimously
c) Niagara Falls Tourism
Jon Jackson will make a presentation to Council seeking additional
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financial support for Niagara Falls Tourism.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the deputation be postponed to the
February 27, 2018 meeting.
Carried Unanimouslv
7 BUDGET
a) Todd Harrison, Director of Finance will provide a power point
presentation on the Operating Budget.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that the operating budget be deferred to the
March 27, 2018 meeting
Carried Unanimouslv
b) 2018 Municipal Utility Budget
Councillor Pietrangelo Chaired the budget portion of the meeting.
Todd Harrison, Director of Finance made a powerpoint presentation.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Strange, seconded by Mayor
Diodati that the 2018 Municipal Utility budget be approved.
Carried Unanimously
c) 2018 Parking Budget
Todd Harrison, Director of Finance made a presentation.
ORDERED on the motion of
Councillor Wayne
Thomson,
Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that
the 2018 Parking
budget be
approved.
Carried Unanimouslv
8 RATIFICATION OF IN CAMERA MATTERS
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Strange, seconded by Councillor
Craitor that Council approve the Minutes of Settlement regarding the
NPC/WEGO agreement. Carried Unanimouslv
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a) Public Meeting
AM -2017-019, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
3615 Gunning Drive
Applicant: Anthony Vacca
Agent: Jordan Vaderhoeven (Upper Canada Consultants)
Background Report: PBD -2018-10
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning and Development provided Council
with a power point presentation.
Jordan Vaderhoeven, Upper Canada Consultants, agent for the
applicant made a presentation outlining his client's proposal and asked
for the support of Council.
The Public Meeting was Closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that the report PBD -2018-10 be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
10 REPORTS
a) BDD-2018-01 -Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC/BDD),
Ministry of Economic Development and Growth Summer Company
2018 Agreement
The report recommends that Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
sign the SBEC-MEDG Summer Company 2018 Grant agreement.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
b) CD -2018-02 -Dominion Voting Tabulators
The report recommends that Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
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sign the Hardware Rental, Software Licence and Services Agreement
with Dominion Voting Systems Corporation for election related services
for the 2018 and 2022 Municipal Elections.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
c) MW -2018-01 -George Bukator Park Licence and Sublicence
Agreement Renewals
The report recommends that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute a Licence and Sublicence Agreement with Ontario Power
Generation for the use of George Bukator Park and trail.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
d) PBD -2018-09 -PLC-2017-004, Request for Removal of Part Lot
Control, Lots 16, 17 & 18, Plan 59M-427. Southgate Estates Plan of
Subdivision. Applicant: Zaph Developments (Niagara) Inc.
The report recommends that Council approve the request and pass the
by-law included in tonight's agenda to designate Lots 16, 17 and 18,
Registered Plan 59M-427, as exempt from Part Lot Control for a period
of two years.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo That the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
e) PBD -2018-12 -Residential Rodent Control Rebate Program
The report recommends the following:
That Council
approve the
Residential Rodent Control
Rebate
Program, as
proposed in
this report, with a maximum
eligible
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rebate for the services of a licensed pest control expert of $200
per residential property per calendar year, and a proposed 2018
budget of $50,000.
2. That staff will monitor the issue and report back on the rebate
program at the end of 2018
Bill Chase, resident who has experienced issues with rodents in his
backyard expressed extreme concern and inquired about finding a
solution to this large problem in the City.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that the report be approved and that staff work
with the Niagara Region Public Health Department.
Carried Unanimously
f) PBD -2018-14 -Matters Arising from the Municipal Heritage
Committee Interim Replacement of Municipal Heritage Committee
Member
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the appointment of Cindy Mokry to the
Municipal Heritage Committee to replace Theresa Felicetti who
recently resigned due to work and school commitments.
2. That this appointment be for the duration of the current term of
the Committee.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
g) R&C-2018-03 -Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Scholarship
Amendments
The report recommends the following
That Council approve the recommended name change of the
Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Scholarship to the "Jim
Mitchinson Scholarship presented by the Mayor's Youth Advisory
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Committee" effective for the 2018 Scholarship Award selection
and presentation.
2. That Council approve the proposed Memorandum of
Understanding to outline the new funding arrangement for the
Scholarship.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
h) TS -2018-02 -Impacts of CN Train Operations on the City of Niagara
Falls - RFP71-2017
The report recommends the following:
1. That RFP71-2017, to provide consulting services to address the
Impacts of CN Train Operations on the City of Niagara Falls, is
awarded to WSP Canada Group Limited.
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
necessary contract documents.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
11 COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
a) Niagara Parks Commission -Floral Workshops, requesting that City
Council recognize their events) as being an event of municipal
significance and support the provision of a Special Occasion Liquor
Licence.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council recognize the NPC Floral
Workshops, taking place on various dates in 2018, as a public event of
municipal significance.
Carried Unanimouslv
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b) RMHA -Invitation to Mayor and Council to attend the RMHA
Championship Day on Saturday March 3, 2018.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange to receive and file the communication.
Carried Unanimouslv
c) Hope
Award Gala - Request for the City to purchase a
table (8-10
seats
$155.00 per ticket)
for the
Hope
Award Gala June
1, 2018.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council be contacted by staff to see
who is interested and able to attend the event prior to purchasing any
tickets.
Carried Unanimouslv
d) The Fresh Air Fund -Requesting that March 20, 2018 be proclaimed
as "Fresh Air Fund Day" in the City of Niagara Falls.
RECOMMENDATION -For the Approval of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimouslv
e) Parking restrictions regarding recreational vehicles -Letter from
Shaun Parrent.
RECOMMENDATION: Direction to Staff
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that any enforcement be deferred, except
for enforcing any hazards causing safety or traffic concerns, for the
present time and that staff report back to Council after holding a Public
Information Session and statutory Public Meeting.
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Carried Unanimouslv
f) Project
Share -Coldest
Night of the Year Fundraiser -requesting
that the
City to
submit a team.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the City enter a team, February 24, 2018
Carried Unanimouslv
g) City of Welland Resolution: re: Appointments to the NPCA
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo to receive and file the communication.
Carried Unanimouslv
h) Municipal Heritage Committee -Request that the week of February
19-25, 2018 be proclaimed as "Heritage Week 2018" in the City of
Niagara Falls.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimouslv
Communities in Bloom Ontario -Invitation to participate in the 2018
Edition of Communities in Bloom.
RECOMMENDATION: Refer to staff
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimouslv
12 RESOLUTIONS
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a) Development Charges Rebate Program Resolution
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the resolution be passed.
Carried Unanimously
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
Councillor Strange that the by-laws be given a first and second reading.
Carried Unanimouslv
2018-16 A by-law to designate Lots 16, 17, and 18, Registered Plan
59M-427, not be subject to part -lot control (PLC -2017-004).
2018-17 A by-law to enter into an agreement for election services and
software licencing with Dominion Voting Systems Corporation for the
2018 and 2022 Municipal Elections.
2018-18 A by-law to authorize the execution of a Licence Agreement
with Ontario Power Generation Inc., and a Sublicence Agreement with
Ontario Power Generation Inc. and the Niagara Falls Rowing Club,
respecting non-exclusive licences for the use of the lands known as
George Bukator Park.
2018-19 A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to
regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Limited Parking, Parking
Prohibited)
2018-20 A by-law to
adopt,
ratify and
confirm the actions of City Council
at its meeting
held
on
the
13th
day
of
February,
2018.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by
Councillor Strange that the by-laws be given a third reading and passed.
Carried Unanimouslv
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a) Boys &Girls Club
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that the City enter a team into the Boys &Girls
Club Annual Sweep for Kids Bonspiel.
Carried Unanimously
b) Budget Discussions
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that staff provide a report showing how the
OLG subsidizes the City's Budget and how we communicate that to the
residents.
Carried Unanimously
c) After Hours Service
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that staff report back on the City's after hours call-
in answering service.
Carried Unanimously
14 ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the meeting be adjourned at 7:25 p. m.
Carried Unanimously
MES DIODHTI; MAY R
BTLL MATSON, ACTING CITY
CLERK
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