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/'*a��s Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Council Chambers 5:00
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COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Vince Kerrio,
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Wayne
Thomson, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and Councillor Lori Lococo
COUNCIL ABSENT: Councillor Carolynn loannoni
COUNCIL LATE:
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a) Labour Relations Update
2 CALL TO ORDER
Playing of O Canada
Members of Council in Attendance: Mayor Diodati, Councillor Campbell,
Councillor Dabrowski, Councillor Kerrio, Councillor Lococo, Councillor
Pietrangelo, Councillor Strange &Councillor Thomson.
Members of Council Absent: Councillor loannoni
Members of City Staff in Attendance: Ken Todd, CAO; Bill Matson, Acting City
Clerk; Sherie-Marie Miller, Acting Director of Municipal Works; Tiffany Clark,
Acting Director of Finance; Jim Boutilier, Fire Chief; Karl Dren, Director of
Transportation Services; Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building &
Development; Trent Dark, Director oYHuman Resources; Kathy Moldenhaur,
Director of Recreation &Culture; Serge Felicetti, Director of Business
Development; Dale Morton, Manager of Strategic &Corporate Initiatives;
John Hiltz, Sergeant in Arms
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
a) Council Minutes of January 29, 2019.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the minutes of January 29, 2019 be
approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
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4 MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences to Nicoletta DiCosmo, mother of
Joe DiCosmo of the Transportation Department.
b) Mayor Diodati extended condolences to Tony Paonessa, bus driver for
Niagara Falls Transit
c) Mayor Diodati thanked Councillor Strange for representing the City of
Niagara Falls at the Niagara Korean Association's New Year's Party.
d) Mayor Diodati announced the next Council Meeting will take place
Tuesday, February 26, 2019.
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 Lococo indicated a pecuniary interest, cheque numbers
423041 and 423503 made payabe to herself and cheque 423757 made
payable to Project Share.
b) Councillor Campbell indicated a pecuniary interest, cheque number
423424 made payable to himself.
c) Councillor Pietrangelo indicated a pecuniary interest, cheque number
423752 made payable to himself.
d) Mayor Diodati indicated a pecuniary interest, cheque number 423672
made payable to himself.
APPOINTMENTS /PRESENTATIONS
a) Citizens for Responsible Development
Dianne Munro has requested to speak to Council on behalf of a new
Citizens group called Citizens for Responsible Development.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that Citizens for Responsible Development be
recognized as a group with no power or authority over staff members,
but as one who helps make our community a better place to work, live
and play.
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Motion Defeated with Councillor Pietrangelo Strange, Thompson,
Dabrowski and Kerrio opposed
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Citizens for Responsible Development
be thanked, welcomed and invited to any future Council meetings.
Carried Unanimously
7 BUDGET PRESENTATION
a) General Purposes Budget
Tiffany Clark, Acting Director of Finance made a presentation on the
2019 Operating Budget to Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio fo accept the presentation and send it back to
staff for options to reduce the 2.47 down to 0 or lower.
Carried Unanimouslv
b) F-2019-07 General Purposes Budget Variance Analysis
The report recommends the information for Council.
ORDERED on the
motion of
Councillor Vince
Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne
Campbell
to receive report
and refer back to staff.
Carried Unanimouslv
8 REPORTS
a) Additional Clerks Communication Item -
Correspondence from the Town of Ft. Erie regarding a Request to
Consider an In -House Waste Collection Service
RECOMMENDATION: That Council receive the correspondence for
information.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell support the resolution of the Town of Fort
Erie.
Carried Unanimously
b) MW -2019-06 Region of Niagara 2020 Waste Collection Contract -
Proposed Changes and Niagara Falls Enhanced Collection
Services
Further Background information to this report is also listed below.
The report recommends that Council provide feedback to the Regional
Municipality of Niagara on the following items related to the 2021 Waste
Collection Contract:
Residential Properties (Low Density Residential 1-6 units):
1. Every other week garbage collection
2. Increase from one bag to two bag limit per every other week
(EOW) collection
3. Recycling and organic bin collection weekly
4. Establishment of four (4) large item per residential unit, per
collection
5. Appliance pick-up and scrap metal pick-up to be discontinued
Multi -Residential (greater than 6 units):
1. The City's enhanced service and extra payment for front-end
garbage collection at multi -residential properties (currently 155
containers)
2. The City's enhanced service and extra payment for front-end
garbage collection at multi -residential condominium properties
(currently 54 containers)
Industrial/Commercial/Industrial-Mixed Uses
Outside Designated Business Areas:
1. Every other week garbage collection
2. Decrease number of bags per week from six (6) to four (4), or
eight (8) containers bi-weekly
3. Recycling and organic bin collection weekly
Industrial/Commercial/Industrial-Mixed Uses
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Inside Designated Business Areas:
1. Weekly garbage collection
2. Decrease number of bags per week from seven (7 to four (4) per
week
Other City Services:
1. The City's enhanced service and extra payment for Public Space
recycling program
2. The City's litter receptacles in Designated Business Areas (DBA)
and extra payment for seven (7) day a week collection from mid-
May tomid-October
3. Mandatory use of clear bags
As such the following are staff recommendations related to the above
items:
1.
Staff encourage the continuation of weekly recyclable and
organic green bins in order to increase the amount of material
diverted from local landfills.
2.
Staff supports the continued weekly collection of garbage inside
the Designated Business Areas.
3.
Staff supports the Region obtaining pricing on every other week
collection and status quo (weekly) collection, however, costing of
these items will not be known until after the tender process is
completed. As such, staff would recommend that the Region
share these costs with the City prior to a decision being made.
4.
Staff supports the inclusion of the establishment of a four (4)
large item pick-up as part of base service.
5.
Staff would also recommend continuation of the City's enhanced
service and payment for public space recycling and the enhanced
service for litter receptacles in DBA from mid-May to mid-
October.
6.
Staff would also recommend that the City ask the Region to
provide costing through the tender process regarding enhanced
service for multi -residential (greater than 6 units) and for multi -
residential condo units prior to Council making a final
determination on this matter.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Niagara Falls City Council is not in
favour of every other week waste collection. City Council requests the
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Region to maintain waste collection service at the current level, with
weekly collection of waste ,recycling and organic bin matter, and same
number ofbags/containers collected, for residential properties (low
density residential 1-6 units) and Industrial/Commercial/Industrial —
Mixed Uses outside and inside designated business areas.
Carried Unanimouslv
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that City Council requests that the Region
collect pricing on maintaining the existing Multi -Residential (greater than
6 units) enhanced garbage collection.
Carried Unanimouslv
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that City Council request the Region to collect
pricing on enhanced services for Public Space recycling, City litter
receptacles in Designated Business Areas, and for 7 day a week
collection from mid-May to mid-October in Designated Business Areas.
Carried Unanimouslv
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that City Council is in favour of 4 large items per
residential unit, per collection, and of maintaining the appliance and
scrap metal collection, but not in favour of the mandatory use of clear
plastic bags.
Carried Unanimouslv
c) F-2019-05 Council Discretionary Spending
The report recommends the following:
Fee Waivers
That Council adopt the proposed Fee Waiver Policy with respect to the
City's actions regarding waiving of fees.
Fundraising Events/Functions or Donations
That Council approve the proposed by-law changing the Councillor
Expense Allowance for the purchase of tickets for events/functions or
donations supporting local or national charities or non-profit
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organizations from $500.00 to $1000.00 per Councillor.
Grants
That Council continue their position of not entertaining new grants or
sponsorships and the grants outlined in this report be referred to the
2019 operating budget deliberations.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved.
Carried Unanimously
d) HR -2019-01 Council Committee Remuneration
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council receives the following information regarding the
remuneration of committees and boards of City Council.
2. That Council affirm By -Law 99-22 by increasing the salaries of
the Mayor and Council by a similar percentage to the non-union
staff, subject to annual budget approval and unless otherwise
directed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council members be paid $75 per meeting
for any meetings they attend for Committees, Boards or Commissions in
which they have been appointed to.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved.
Carried Unanimously
e) CAO -2019-04 Physician Incentive Funding
The report recommends that this report be received for information
purposes and that the Family Physician Recruitment budget and the
proposed additional Specialist and Locum incentives be referred to 2019
budget deliberations.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved.
Carried Unanimously
81. 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-2019-06 Municipal Accounts
The report recommends that
Council approve
the municipal
accounts totaling
$9,900,546.57 for the period
January 1,
2019
to January 23,
2019.
PBD -2019-05 Schedule of Fees
Part Lot Control Application Fee
The report recommends that the City's Schedule of Fees be amended to
include an update of the Part Lot Control Fee structure as outlined in this
report.
MW -2019-05 Assumption of Chippawa West Subdivision, Phase 2 -
Stages 1 & 1A
The report recommends that City Council formally assume Chippawa West
Subdivision, Phase 2 -Stages 1 & 1A.
R&C-2019-02 Niagara Girls Hockey Association Amendment Agreement
The report recommends that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to act
on behalf of the City to execute an amendment to the License Agreement with
the Niagara Girls Hockey Association (NGHA) for the Gale Centre.
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R&C-2019-03 2018 Annual Update from the Public Art Advisory Task
Force
The report recommends for the information of Council.
R&C-2019-04 Recreation &Culture Fee for Service Agreement
The report recommends the following:
1. That City Council approve the three year (2019, 2020, 2021) Fee for
Service Agreements for the Niagara Falls Art Gallery, Niagara Falls
Concert Band and the Town Crier.
2. And that City Council approve the one year Fee for Service Agreement
for the City Historian.
3. That the fee for service funding levels be referred to the 2019 operating
budget deliberations for consideration.
TS -2019-02 Multiple Locations -Intersection Control Review
The report recommends that a stop sign is installed on the minor street
approach at each intersection as outlined in this report.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by Councillor
Victor Pietrangelo that Council approved the consent agenda.
Carried Unanimouslv
9 COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
a) 2018 Fire Department Annual Report
RECOMMENDATION: That Council receive the report for information.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that Council receive the report for information.
Carried Unanimouslv
b) Canadian Forces Snowbirds -Air Show at Niagara District Airport
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The Niagara Historical Society will be hosting the Canadian Forces
Snowbirds for an air show on September 11, 2019 and are requesting
acknowledgement that the City is aware of the event and provide
approval for the Snowbirds to fly over the community as low as 500 feet
above ground level from September 10th to 12th 2019.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the Snowbirds to fly over
the community between September 10 and 12, 2019 and that staff send
the required letter of support.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that Council approve the Snowbirds to fly over
the community between September 10 and 12, 2019 and that staff send
the required letter of support.
Carried Unanimouslv
Downtown BIA -Parking
Request to discontinue the 90 -minute free parking and move to paid
parking in the Downtown BIA District.
RECOMMENDATION: Refer the matter to Staff to come back with a
report.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that staff come back with a report on the
request to discontinue the 90 -minute free parking and move to paid
parking in the Downtown BIA District.
Carried Unanimouslv
Town of Lincoln Resolution
The Town of Lincoln resolution that has been circulated to all Niagara
municipalities for consideration and support for Ontario Wine and Beer
in Retail Stores as part of the Modernization of Alcohol Sales.
RECOMMENDATION: For Council's Consideration
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that staff come back with a report on the
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Town of Lincoln asking for consideration and support for Ontario Wine &
Beer in Retail Stores.
Town of Lincoln Resolution
Carried Unanimously
e) Fresh Air Fund -Proclamation Request
Request to have March 20, 2019 be proclaimed as "Fresh Air Fund
Day".
RECOMMENDATION: That Council support the request.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council support the request.
Carried Unanimously
f) Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Niagara Falls is having their 21st Annual Trivia Night
at Club Italia on February 20, 2019 and are asking for Council's support
through the purchase of a table of up to 8 guests at a cost of $35 per
person.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange That Council receive the request for information
and individually support the event , if able, via the Councillor Expense
Allowance.
Carried Unanimouslv
g) Sweep for Kids Bonspiel
The Boys &Girls Club of Niagara invite Council to attend their 21st
Annual Sweep for Kids Bonspiel taking place on Saturday February 16,
2019. Registration will be $50 per person or $200 for a team.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council receive the request for information
and individually support the event, if able, via the Councillor Expense
Allowance.
Carried Unanimouslv
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h) Wendy Leard School of Dance
Wendy Leard is requesting that the City sponsor members of their
Dance Academy to perform in New York City.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council receive and file the
correspondence and not entertain funding a grant (sponsorship)
request, and that information be added to the City website to offer
support to the Wendy Leard School of Dance.
Carried Unanimouslv
Proclamation - 2019 Heritage Week
A request from the Municipal Heritage Week that Council proclaim the
week of February 18th to 24th, as Heritage Week 2019.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council support the Proclamation request.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council support the Proclamation
request.
Carried Unanimouslv
j) Boarding House By-law Request
A request from Mr. Ross Hicks to have Council consider a Boarding
House By-law is listed below.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council request to have staff report back
on the matter.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that a request from Mr Ross Hicks to have
Council consider a Boarding House By-law has been referred to Staff for
a report.
Boarding House By-law Request
Carried Unanimouslv
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10 RATIFICATION OF IN -CAMERA MEETING
The Clerk advised that there were no matters to ratify.
1 BY-LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-
law listed for Council consideration.
A by-law to provide for citizen appointments to certain Committees and
Boards.
A by-law to provide for Council Member appointments to certain Boards,
Commissions and Committees.
A by-law to authorize the payment of $9,900,546.57 for General
Purposes.
A by-law to provide members of Council with a Councillor Expense
Allowance.
A by-law to
amend By-law
No. 89-2000,
being a by-law to regulate
parking
and
traffic
on City
Roads.
(Stop
Signs
at
Intersections)
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.
A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
meeting held on the 12th day of February, 2019
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the by-laws be read a first, second and
third time and passed.
Carried Unanimously
11 NEW BUSINESS
a) Miller Estates Subdivision
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that staff report back on the process
involved for building permit requirements in the Miller Estate
Subdivision, including why approval from the Conservation Authority is
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required prior to a building permit being issued.
Carried Unanimouslv
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a) Adjournment
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the meeting be adjourned.
Carried Unanimouslv
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