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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) In Camera Resolution, March 27, 2018
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that Council enter into an In Camera session.
Carried Unanimouslv
b) 2018- 28 A by-law to appoint an Acting City Clerk.
2 CALL TO ORDER
a) O Canada sung by Juliet Ryan.
b) ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by
Councillor Campbell that Dave Smith be permitted to address Council.
Carried Unanimouslv
Dave Smith recited a poem.
3 ADOPTION OF MINUTES
a) Council Minutes of February 27, 2018
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the minutes be approved as amended,
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Councillor Campbell to appear as absent on the minutes of February 27,
2018.
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.
a) Councillor Campbell indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque number
41308, made out to the Katy Marie Campbell foundation and to report F-
2018-08.
b) Councillor Craitor indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque number
413046, made payable to himself.
c) Mayor Diodati indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque number 413231,
made payable to himself.
OUTSTANDING ITEMS
a) Winter Festival of Lights
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo to reconsider the motion regarding the
WFOL funding on February 27, 2018.
Motion Carried with Councillor loannoni opposed
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell to allow Tina Myers to address Council.
Carried Unanimouslv
b) Tina Myers, Winter Festival of Lights addressed Council and outlined
the importance of the additional funds.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council approve the funding request of
$400, 000 for the WFOL.
Motion Carried with Councillor loannoni opposed and Councillor Kerrio
declaring a conflict.
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c) 8960 Willoughby Drive
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor to reconsider the motion of February 27, 2018
regarding PBD -2018-11, 8960 Willoughby Drive.
Motion Defeated
d) Communication -Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority -
Supplementary comments re: 8960 Willoughby Drive, Legends Estates.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the communication be received as
information.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Joyce Morocco that all the correspondence regarding the
Willoughby Drive application be received and made part of the public
record.
Carried Unanimously
6 MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences to Platoon Chief Pete Methner on
the loss of his mother Mary Lou Methner; Sheri Armstrong on the
passing of her grandmother Eunice Bates.
Mayor Diodati informed Council of the recent events: Big Brother's Big
Sisters Bowl for Kid's Sake; Opening of the new Community Health
Centre; Boys and Girls Club of Niagara's 20th Annual Sweep for Kids
Bonspeil; Good Natured Health opening on Lundy's Lane and the
annual State of the City Address.
The next meeting of Council will be April 10, 2018.
7 DEPUTATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
a) A Dav of 1000 Musicians
Paul Brockwell, SCVFA informed Council about an all day event
planned at Fireman's Park on July 21, 2018 and requested Council and
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staff's assistance with advertising, website promotion and use of the
Gale Center for parking.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council support the event and refer
the list of requests to staff to assist.
Carried Unanimouslv
b) Niagara Falls Elvis Festival
Dino Fazio informed Council of the 2nd Annual Niagara Falls Elvis
Festival taking place April 20-22, 2018 at the Greg Frewin Theatre and
requested the month of April 2018 be proclaimed "Niagara Falls Elvis
Festival Month" in the City of Niagara Falls.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kim Craitor, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council support the Festival and
proclaim the month ofApril as "Niagara Falls Elvis Festival Month"in
the City of Niagara Falls.
Carried Unanimouslv
BUDGET
a) Councillor Pietrangelo chaired the budget meeting.
Todd Harrison provided Council with a power point presentation on the
Operating Budget.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council approve the operating budget with
option 2 be approved.
Motion Carried with Councillor loannoni and Kerrio opposed
PLANNING MATTERS
a) Public Meeting
Official Plan Amendment No. 115
Zoning By-law Amendment Nos. 2012-014 & 2018-002
Accessory Dwelling Units
Background Report: PBD -2018-16
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Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning and Development provided Council
with background on the application.
Brian Keenan, 3813 Potter Heights, is in support of accessory dwelling
units but not having the owner mandatory in the residence.
Marion Figueroa, Niagara Falls resident, in support of the accessory
dwelling units, she believes it will help alleviate the financial burden of
many Niagara falls home owners.
Jane Serluca, Niagara on the Lake, in favour of application and feels it
creates affordable living.
The Public Meting was Closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that the report be approved with a friendly
amendment, that one of the units must be owner occupied.
Motion Carried with Councillor Kerrio declaring a conflict.
b) Public Meeting
Official Plan Amendment No. 125
Transit Station Secondary Plan
Adoption of the Secondary Plan
Background Report: PBD -2018-17
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning and Development provided Council
with background on the application.
The Public Meeting was Closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
10 REPORTS
a) BDD-2018-002 -Association of Municipalities of Ontario Request
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for Proposal to Host Annual General Meeting, Conference, and
Trade Show
The report is recommended for the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Joyce Morocco that City staff work with the Convention
Centre staff to submit a proposal to hostas many of the upcoming AMO
Conferences as possible (2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024).
Carried Unanimouslv
b) F-2018-08 2017 Sleep Cheap Event and WonderFalls Pass
The report is recommended for the information of council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
c) F-2018-09 -Annual Statement of Remuneration
The report is recommended for the information of Municipal Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
d) F-2018-10 -Municipal Accounts
The report recommends that Council approve the municipal accounts
totaling $8,592,524.86 for the period February 10, 2018 to March 11,
2018.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
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e) F-2018-11 Monthly Tax Receivables Report —February
The report recommends that Council receive the Monthly Tax
Receivables report for information purposes.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
f) L-2018-02 -Main and Ferry BIA, Request to Change Method of
Raising Revenue
The report is recommended for the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
g) MW -2018-03 Assumption of Various Subdivisions
The report recommends the following
1. That City Council formally assume Garner Village and Fernwood
Estates (Phase 2) Subdivisions; and
2. Council authorize the assumption of Warren Woods (Phases 1 &
2), Miller Road Estates North, and Chippawa West (Phase 2,
Stages 1 & 1A) Subdivisions subject to the completion of
outstanding works to be finalized by December 31, 2018.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that recommendation # 7 be approved and
# 2 be a direction to staff.
Carried Unanimouslv
h) MW -2018-04 -Drinking Water System Summary Report and
Overview
The report is recommended to be received and filed.
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k)
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Joyce Morocco that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
MW -2018-05 2018 Waterfront Investment Program Millennium Trail
Section 5
The report recommends that Staff be authorized to submit an application
to the Niagara Region to fund the Millennium Trail Section 5 project
under the Waterfront Investment Program.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
R&C-2018-07 Naming and Renaming of Parks —Dan O'Connor and
Don Ede Applications
The report is recommended that Council approve the Recreation
Committee recommendation to not support the application requests for
park naming in honour of Dan O'Connor and Don Ede.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the applications of Dan O'Connor and
Don Ede be submitted for reconsideration of street naming; and if still
deemed inappropriate for naming, that Council then be provided with an
explanation.
Carried Unanimouslv
TS -2018-09 Canadian Corps of Commissionaires Contract Renewal
The report recommends the following:
1.That Council approve a one (1) year extension to the Canadian Corps
of Commissionaires (Hamilton) contract for the supply of Parking Control
Services and Building Security Services; and;
2)That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
agreement.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved.
Carried Unanimouslv
11 COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
a) Victim Services Niagara -Dinner and Comedy Show: request for
funding by purchasing a table ($100 a ticket or $1000 table of 10) for
their event on May 3, 2018.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that Council support the event with the purchase
of a table.
Motion Carried with Councillor Thomson declaring a conflict.
b) Garage Sale at the Gale: Fundraiser for the Activity Subsidy Fund
2018 -request Council's support for the Recreation Committee to host
fundraising event; consent to an Early bird fee of $20.00 until April 30
and a regular fee of $25.00 starting May 1 per vendor space; consent to
a fee of $100 per sorporate vendors (Max. 10); and to waive all
municipal licensing fees associated with the event, including and
Specific Location Daily Sales Licence fees.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimouslv
c) Niagara Falls Downtown BIA - 90 Minute Parking Queen Street and
adjoining side streets
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the communication be be approved.
Carried Unanimouslv
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d) Autism Ontario - requesting that Council proclaim April 2, 2018 as "
World Autism Awareness Day" and that the Autism Ontario flag be
raised on Tuesday April 3, 2018 (due to Easter Monday being a
holiday).
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that April 2, 2018 be proclaimed as "World
Autism Autism Awareness Day" in the City of Niagara Falls.
Carried Unanimously
e) Poetry City Challenge 2018
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimouslv
f) Councillor Morocco exited Chambers
Regional Correspondence - re: Niagara Regional Housing Property
Tax Exemption Analysis
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the information be received and referred to
staff.
Carried Unanimouslv
g) Niagara Region - re: Safe Drinking Water Training
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the communication be received.
Carried Unanimously
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h) Conseil Scolaire Viamonde School Board —requesting the Franco-
Ontarian flag be raised on Tuesday September 25, 2018.
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 Unanimously
Ontario Chapter, Canadian Public Works Association -Request the
week of May 20-26, 2018 be proclaimed as "National Public Works
Week" in the City of Niagara Falls.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the week of May 20-26, 2018 be
proclaimed as "National Public Works Week" in the City of Niagara
Falls.
Carried Unanimouslv
j) Councillor Morocco returned to Chambers
Main &Ferry BIA -Proposed Budget.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
ORDERED on the
motion of
Councillor Kim Craitor,
Seconded by
Councillor Wayne
Thomson
that the communication
be approved.
Carried Unanimouslv
k) Norm Puttick —Requesting Council's support in asking the Regional
Municipality of Niagara for a review of the 2000 Berkeley consultant
report on Governance in Niagara.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Kim Craitor that the communication be received.
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Carried Unanimouslv
I) Victoria Centre BIA -Proposed 2018 Budget.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the 2018 budget be approved.
Carried Unanimouslv
m) Niagara Falls Downtown BIA -Proposed Budget.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the budget be approved.
Carried Unanimouslv
12 RATIFICATION OF IN CAMERA MATTERS
a) In Camera meeting of March 27, 2018
ORDERED on
the motion of Councillor
Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded
by
Councillor Kim
Craitor that the following
matter be approved.
operational budget;
HR -2018-01 -Fire Arbitration Award
That Council receive
the following
information
on the recent Fire interest
arbitration award for
consideration
in the 2018
operational budget;
That Council officially ratify the recent Fire interest arbitration award
consisting of a 7.57% wage increase over three years, including some
benefit enhancements outlined herein and the 25 hour shift schedule
starting in 2019.
Carried Unanimouslv
13 BY-LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-
law listed for Council consideration.
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a) ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by
Councillor Craitor that David Jovanivic be permitted to address Council.
Carried Unanimously
David Jovanivic, on behalf of the Lundy's Lane BIA, addressed Council
with the concerns of the BIA.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by
Councillor Strange that the by-laws be given a first reading. Carried
Unanimouslv
b) 2018-29 - A
by-law
to
designate Lots 17 and 18,
amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of
Registered Plan 59M-
327, not be
subject
to
partlot
control
(PLC
-2017-002).
c) 2018-30
-
A by-law
to
amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of
the
Falls Official
Lands
for 4
single
detached dwellings (AM -2017-019).
d) 2018-31 - A by-law to designate Lundy's Lane as a Community
Improvement Plan Area.
e) 2018-32 - A by-law to adopt a Community Improvement Plan for the
Lundy's Lane Community Improvement Plan Area.
f) 2018-33
-A by-law
to provide for
the adoption of Amendment No. 125 to
the
City of Niagara
Falls Official
Plan.
g) 2018-34 - A by-law to amend By-law Nos. 395, 1966 and 79-200, to
permit townhouse and apartment dwellings and to protect a Provincially
Significant Wetland and associated buffer on a portion of the Lands
(AM -2017-021).
h) 2018-35 - A by-law to authorize the payment of $8,592,524.86 or
General Purposes
i) 2018-36 -A by-law
to
adopt, ratify and
confirm the actions of City Council
at its meeting held
on
the 27th
day
of
March, 2018.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the by-laws be given a second and third
reading.
Carried Unanimouslv
14 NEW BUSINESS
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a) OLG Funds
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that staff come back with a report to include
definitive parameters in terms of priorities, including a list of critically
important infrastructure projects followed by priority 1 projects.
Carried Unanimouslv
15 ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
ORDERED on the
motion of
Councillor Vince
Kerrio, Seconded
by
Councillor
Wayne
Campbell
that the meeting
be adjourned at 9:05
p. m.
Carried Unanimouslv
ES DIODATI, MAYO
BILL MATSON, ACTING CITY
CLERK
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