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City Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Council Chambers 5:00
NADA PM
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Carolynn loannoni,
Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange,
Councillor Wayne Thomson, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and Councillor Lori
Lococo
COUNCIL ABSENT:
COUNCIL LATE:
IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL - 4:OOpm
a) Legal Advice /Property Matter
CALL TO ORDER
a) O Canada sung by Maia Pavone
3 ADOPTION OF MINUTES
a) Council Minutes of February 26, 2019
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the minutes of February 26, 2019 be
approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
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 Lococo indicated a pecuniary interest, cheque number
424107 made payable to herself; cheque numbers 423969 and 424493
made out to Project Share where she is a board member.
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Councillor Pietrangelo indicated a pecuniary interest, cheque number
002060006 made out to his employer, the Niagara Catholic District
School board.
c) Councillor Campbell indicated a pecinuary interest, cheque number
423852 made out to his spouse; cheque number 423853 made out to
himself.
d) Mayor Diodati indicated a pecuniary interest, cheque numbers 424423,
424006 made out to himself.
5 MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences on the passing of Harry Oakes,
father of Harry, Phil, Michael and Bianca; Douglas Eaton of our
Transportation department on the bassing of his granddaughter,
Patience Eaton.
b) Mayor Diodati would like to wish Councillor Chris Dabrowski a Happy
Birthday, March 31st.
c) Mayor Diodati recognized Crossing Guard Appreciation Day; Tomorrow,
March 20th, celebrating crossing guards across Ontario; First ever
annual event; Give them ashout-out on social media, or let them know
in person they are appreciated.
d) Mayor Diodati recognized Earth Hour; March 30th from 8:30-9:30 PM;
lights on the falls will be turned off; invited the community to participate.
e) Mayor Diodati advised of recent events: Councillor Lococo attended the
25th Annual Niagara Engineering Week Luncheon; Councillor Strange
participated in the puck drop at the Gale Centre for Minor Hockey
Presentation to Cyclones Hockey Team visiting from Australia;
Councillor Dabrowski attended the opening ceremonies at the 16th
Annual Technological Skills Competition at the Niagara Catholic District
School Board.
f) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday April 9, 2019.
APPOINTMENTS /PRESENTATIONS
a) Angela Peebles -Spoke to Council regarding the homeless situation
and mental health in Niagara Falls.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that the City take on the expense of
$10, 000 and extend the homeless shelter run by Project Share at St.
Andrews Church into April.
Carried Unanimouslv
b) Development Charges Study -Presented by Hemson Consultant,
Craig Binning.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council receive the presentation made by
Craig Binning of Hemson Consulting for information.
Carried Unanimouslv
c) PBD -2019-15
Niagara SPCA and Humane Society Contract,
Animal Control By-law,
Schedule of Part 1 Fees with the Provincial Offences Act
Presentation by John Greer, Executive Director, Welland &District
SPCA
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the Niagara SPCA and Numane Society
contract fora 4 year term;
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the contract; and
3. That Council approve the Animal Control By-law on the agenda
and the associated Part 1 Set Fine Schedule of Fees.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that Council receive the presentation and
approve the recommendations.
Carried Unanimouslv
7 PLANNING MATTERS
a) Public Meeting
AM -2018-026, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
6055, 6063 and 6091 McLeod Road
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Proposal: Three, 3 Storey Apartment Buildings With a Total of 54 Units
Applicant: M5V Inc. (Sherard McQueen)
Background Report: PBD -2019 -OS
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application
to rezone the lands a site specific Residential Apartment 5C
Density (R5C) zone to permit three, 3 storey apartment buildings
with a total of 54 units, subject to providing a 4.5 metre setback
from the north-west side lot line, and subject to the other
regulations outlined in this report; and
2. That Council approve the request to pass a by-law to deem Lots
42 and 43 and Part of the Closed Duncan Avenue Road
Allowance, Plan 67, and Part of Lot 21, Plan 246 to not be in a
plan of subdivision and that this by-law be placed on Council's
agenda at the same time as the amending zoning by-law.
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building and Development gave an
overview of the background report PBD -2019-08.
Heather Sool
from
North Planning Group, representing
M5V Inc. was in
support of the
staff
report and
asked
for the
support of
Council.
The Public Meeting was Closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
b) Public Meeting
AM -2018-0249 26CD-11-2018-010
Zoning By-law Amendment and a Plan of Vacant Land Condominium
8196 McLeod Road
Applicant: Bruno Galante
Background Report: PBD -2019-10
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application
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c)
to rezone the lands to a site specific Environmental protection
Area (EPA) zone, in part, to permit 5 townhouse dwelling units
and a semi-detached dwelling on a portion of the lands and
protect the watercourse and 100 year flood plain located on the
balance of the lands;
That the Plan of Vacant Land Condominium be draft approved
subject to the conditions in Appendix A;
3. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plan
as "approved" 20 days after notice of Council's decision has been
given as required by the Planning Act, provided no appeals of the
decision have been lodged;
4. That draft approval be given for three years, after which approval
will lapse unless an extension is requested by the developer and
granted by Council; and
5. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the
Condominium Agreement and any required documents to allow
for the future registration of the condominium when all matters
are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Alex Herlovitch,
Director of
Planning, Building
and Development gave an
overview
of the
background
report PBD -2019-10.
William Heikoop of Upper Canada Consultants, representing the
Applicant was in support of the staff report and asked for the support of
Council.
The Public Meeting was Closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Sfrange that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
Public Meeting
AM -2018-025, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Location: Railway Land West of 7771 Stanley Avenue
Owner: Stanley- Zelco Limited
Background Report: PBD -2019-11
The report recommends that Council approve the Zoning By-law
amendment application to rezone the subject land to a site specific
Heavy Industrial (HI -55) zone, which is the same zone that exists on the
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Salit Steel property tit 71 Stanley Avenue).
Alex HerIOVItCh, Director of Planning, Building and Development gave an
overview of the background report PBD -2019-11.
Public meeting was Closed.
Kevin Paul, Manager of Real Estate East of Canadian Pacific Railway,
representing Canada Southern Railway was in support of the staff report
and asked for the support of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
d) Motion to move to PBD -2019-13.
Mayor Jim Diodati requested to have the order of the agenda changed
slightly to deal with PBD -2019-13.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Carolyn loannoni to move to PBD -2019-13
Carried Unanimouslv
8 REPORTS
Councillor Pietrangelo assumed the role of chair.
a) Operating Budget
Tiffany Clark, Acting Director of Finance, is available to discuss the
attached presentation from the Council Meeting presentation of
February 26, 2019.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Jim Diodati that the 2019 Operating Budget be approved as
per Option 3, presented in the February 26, 2019 presentation to
Council, thereby reducing the impact on the net levy to 0%.
Carried
with Coucillor Campbell opposed
b) F-2019-13
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2019 Capital Budget Amendments
DEPUTATION: Request from Diane Munro to speak to the matter of
the Willoughby Hall accessibility ramp, as part of the Capital
Budget.
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the 2019 Capital Budget as presented on
February 26, 2019 with the amendments outlined in this report.
2. That Council approve the Water Meter Replacement Program
with expenditures and funding to occur over four years (2019-
2022) for a total of $12,128,289. A subsequent report will be
presented to Council related to the Water Meter Replacement
procurement process.
3. Staff report back with additional capital infrastructure spending
once the final OCG payment has been received and reserve
reconciliation has been completed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Jim Diodati, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange Ordered on the motion of Mayor Diodati,
seconded by Councillor Strange that Council approve the 2019 Capital
Budget as presented on February 26, 2019 with the amendments
outlined in report F-2019-13; that Council approve the Water Meter
Replacement Program with expenditures and funding to occur over four
years (2019-2022) for a total of $12,128,289; that staff report back with
additional capital infrastructure spending once the final OLG payment
has been received and reserve reconciliation has been completed.
Carried Unanimouslv
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Jim Diodati Ordered on the motion of Councillor Kerrio,
seconded by Mayor Diodati, that the Fleet Equipment Replacement,
namely the ordering of the fire tanker and 2 60 foot transit buses be put
on hold until later in 2019.
Carried Unanimouslv
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson Ordered on the motion of Councillor
loannoni, seconded by Councillor Thomson, that the $300, 000 budgeted
cost for the consulting services for CN Rail — the CN Relocation Action
Plan, be put on hold until report from staff comes back to Council
comparing what other municipalities have done to lobby CN Rail to
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remove railway tracks as well as how the $300,000 cost was
determined.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo Ordered on the motion of Councillor Kerrio,
seconded by Councillor Lococo, that funding for the Millenium Trail be
put on hold until staff report back on whether $200, 000 in design funding
could be withheld.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio Ordered on the motion of Councillor loannoni,
seconded by Councillor Kerrio that the funding for the old City Hall
Courthouse demolition be removed from the Priority 1 budget and put on
hold. Councillors Campbell, Dabrowski, Kerrio, Strange, Thomson and
Mayor Diodati were opposed.
Motion defeated
with Councillors Campbell, Dabrowski, Strange, Thomson and Mayor
Diodati opposed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that the funding for cultural hub and farmers
market construction be moved into the capital budget.
Motion withdrawn
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the installation of the ramp at
Willoughby Town Hall be put on hold.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Jim Diodati that staff assess the safety of the equipment at
Corwin Park and report back to Council.
Carried Unanimously
c) PBD -2019-12
Lundy's Lane Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
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Proposed Residential incentive Program
The report recommends that the City initiate an amendment to the
Lundy's Lane Community Improvement Plan to consider residential uses
under the Tax Increment Based Grant Incentive and to add 5873
Brookfield avenue to the Improvement Area Boundary under By-law No.
2018-31.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
d) PBD -2019-13
Exemption Request to 2 -Year Waiting Period for Minor Variance
South Side of Mountain Road
Terravita Subdivision, Plan 59M-467
Agent: ACK Architects c/o Michael D. Allen
Owner: Kenmore Homes (Niagara Falls) Inc.
The report recommends that subject to subsection 45(1.4) of the
Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O., Council consider passing the resolution on
tonight's agenda to grant an exemption to the 2 -year waiting period for
minor variances and thereby allow Kenmore Homes to file an application
to the City's Committee of Adjustment for the Terravita subdivision.
Michael Allen presented the need for the exemption request.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
e) Resolution -That Council consents to an exemption to the 2 -year
waiting period for minor variances. (See attached Resolution)
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council pass the following resolution:
WHEREAS
the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O.
establishes
a 2 -year waiting
period for
minor variance applications
which means
minor variance
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applications are not permitted for two years following an applicant -
initiated site specific rezoning of a property; and
WHEREAS the intent of the 2 -year waiting period is to provide greater
control to municipalities, prevent zoning provisions that Council
determines to be appropriate from being reversed or altered through the
minor variance process for 2 years, and to increase stability by affording
municipalities the ability to implement site specific zoning by-laws; and
WHEREAS notwithstanding the 2 -year waiting period for minor
variances, subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O. provides
municipalities the ability to permit privately -initiated applications for
minor variances by passing a resolution; and
WHEREAS Kenmore Homes requested Council to consider passing a
resolution that would permit them to file an application to the City's
Committee of Adjustment in regards to applicant -initiated site specific
By-law No. 2018-24 that was passed by Council a year ago; and
WHEREAS Council determined that a minor variance that would permit
Kenmore Homes to vary the lot coverage regulation to accommodate
dwellings with roofed -over one storey porches in the Terravita
Subdivision, does not undermine Council's original intention when it
passed By-law No. 2018-24.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that subject to subsection 45(1.4) of
the Planning Act, 1990 R. S, 0, Council consents to an exemption to the
2 -year waiting period for minor variances and thereby allows Kenmore
Homes to file an application to the City's Committee of Adjustment for
the development of the Terravita plan of subdivision that is regulated by
By-law No. 2018-24.
Carried Unanimously
f) MW -2019-07
Municipal Drinking Water Licence Renewal and Summary Report
The report recommends the following:
1. That City Council, as Owners of the Niagara Falls Water
Distribution System, endorse the Drinking Water Quality
Management System Operational Plan,
2. That City staff be authorized to make appropriate application to
renew the City's Municipal Drinking Water Licence.
3. That the City of Niagara Falls Drinking Water System Summary
Report and Drinking Water Quality Management System
Management Review be received and filed.
ORDERED on the
motion of
Councillor Wayne
Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne
Campbell
to receive and file
the communication.
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Carried Unanimouslv
g) MW -2019-08
Asphalt Overlay Phase 1 - Contract 2019-03
Advanced Funding Request
The report recommends that the 2019 Asphalt Overlay Phase 1
Program receive advance 2019 Capital funding approval in the amount
of $550,000.
This report was approved as apart of the Capital budget.
h) MW -2019-09
Clifton Hill Resurfacing -Contract 2019-447-19
Advanced Funding Request
The report recommends that the Clifton Hill Resurfacing Project receives
advanced 2019 Capital funding approval in the amount of $625,000.
This report was approved as apart of the Capital Budget.
i) F-2019-09
Annual Statement of Remuneration and Expenses
The report recommends for the information of Municipal Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
j) CAO -2019-05
Provincial Review of Regional Government
The report recommends the following:
1. That the correspondence attached to this report, form the
Regional Clerk dated March 8, 2019 regarding Provincial Review
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of Regional Government, be received;
2. That the Council of the City of Niagara Falls support the request
from Regional Council "that the Region undertake the
procurement of and facilitation for finances to hire a Government
Relations/Communications firm to advise the 13 municipalities on
government relations, public polling and communication in regard
to the provincial government review of regional government."
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski to receive and file the communication.
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.
TS -2019-06
Drummond Road, north of Cherrywood Road
- Stopping Prohibition
The report recommends that a stopping prohibition be established on west side
of Drummond Road between Cherrywood Road and a point 90 metres north
thereof.
F-2019-10
Municipal Accounts
The report recommends that Council approve the municipal accounts totaling
$14,395,738.78 for the period January 24, 2019 to February 27, 2019.
F-2019-11
Sleep Cheap
The report recommends the information for Council.
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F-2019-12
Monthly Tax Receivables Report - February
The report recommends that Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables
report for information purposes.
CD -2019-02
Fee Waiver Application
Royal Canadian Legion Provincial Convention Parade
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by Councillor
Chris Dabrowski that the reports are approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
9 COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
a) World Autism Awareness Day -Flag Raising Request
The Niagara Region Chapter of Autism Ontario is requesting that the
City hold a Flag Raising on Tuesday April 2, 2019 in recognition of
World Autism Awareness Day.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council support the request.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that the City of Niagara Falls will hold a Flag
Raising on Tuesday April 2, 2019 in recognition of World Autism
Awareness Day.
Carried Unanimouslv
b) Niagara Shrine Club -Proclamation Request
The Niagara Shrine Club requests a city proclamation declaring June
6th as "Shriners International Awareness Day' .
RECOMMENDATION: That Council support the request.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the City declare June 6th as "Shriners
International Awareness Day".
Carried Unanimously
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Town of Fort Erie Correspondence: NPCA
The Town Council is asking all Niagara municipalities for their
endorsement and support of their recently passed resolution that the
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority provide a full and transparent
accounting of all spending in its 2018 and 2019 operating and capital
budgets to Niagara Regional Council, AND FURTHER that the
Provincial Government amend the Conservation Authorities Act to
provide greater oversight over Conservation Authority budgets, etc.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Jim Diodati that Council receive and file the communication.
Carried Unanimouslv
Town of Fort Erie Correspondence -Waste Management Contracts:
The Town has sent the attached resolution to all Niagara Municipalities
requesting that the Regional Municipality of Niagara prepare a report for
Regional Council that speaks to the benefits and cost savings, if any,
associated with bringing the Waste Management Contracts in-house.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council receive the correspondence for
information.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive and file for
communication.
Carried Unanimouslv
Town of Saugeen Shores -Investing in Canada Infrastructure
Program
The town is requesting the support of other municipalities in the
Province for the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to
open the application process for the Bi -lateral "Investing in Canada
Infrastructure Program".
RECOMMENDATION: For Council's Consideration
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Jim Diodati that Council receive and file the correspondence.
Carried Unanimously
Regional Niagara's Amended Smoking By-law
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Regional Council has asked that this matter be circulated to Local AreE
Municipalities to consider a resolution consenting to an updated
Regional by-law to protect children and vulnerable persons from
exposure to outdoor second-hand smoke. A Triple Majority vote
within the Niagara Region is required for the by-law to pass.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council pass a resolution giving their
consent to the passing of the Region's amended Smoking By-law.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that Council give their consent to the
passing of the Region's amended Smoking By-law.
Carried Unanimouslv
g) Niagara Region - NPCA Board Appointments
Regional Council recently passed the attached resolution regarding the
extension of the current NPCA Board Appointments as well as asking
the NPCA to review the Board's composition and appointment process.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council receive the correspondence for
information.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that Council receive and file the correspondence
for information.
Carried Unanimouslv
h) Niagara Region -Various Correspondence
The Region has asked that a copy of the following reports be circulated
to area municipalities:
"PDS 10-2019 -Update on the Natural Environment Work Program -
New Regional Official Plan".
"PDS 2-2019 - Environmental Planning Function Overview"
"PDS 3-2019- Development Applications Monitoring Report - 2018 Year
End"
"CSD 7-2019 - Budget -Waste Management Services Operating Budget
and Requisition"
"CSD 8-2019 - Budget -Water and Wastewater Operating Budget, Rate
Setting and Requisition"
RECOMMENDATION: That Council receive the correspondence for
information.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council receive the correspondence for
information.
Carried Unanimously
i) City of Toronto -Planning Appeals Process
The City's Planning and Housing Committee has asked that the
following resolution regarding the Planning Appeals Process with the
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal be distributed to the Councils of
municipalities within the Greater Golden Horseshoe,
RECOMMENDATION: That Council receive the correspondence for
information.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Jim Diodati, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously
j) Victoria Centre BIA - 2019 Budget
The Victoria Centre 2019 proposed budget is attached for Council's
review.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the 2019 budget of the
VCBIA.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that council approve the 2019 budget of the
VCBIA.
Carried Unanimously
k) Recreation Committee -Fundraiser for the Activity Subsidy Fund
The attached memo from the Recreation Committee is looking for
Council to waive any licencing fees associated with the annual 'Garage
Sale at the Gale', a fundraiser for the City of Niagara Falls Activity
Subsidy Fund that provides support for children to participate in a variety
of recreation activities.
The 'Garage Sale at the Gale' is taking place Saturday June 22nd from
Sam to noon.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council waive any licencing fees
associated with the annual 'Garage Sale at the Gale', for the 2019
event.
Carried Unanimously
10 RATIFICATION OF IN -CAMERA MATTERS
a) In -Camera
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council accept the offer of Timothy Charles Masterson and
Terry Wilfred Masterson to purchase the lands described and
shown on Schedule "A" and Schedule "B" to this Report for
8000.00.
That the Mayor and Acting City Clerk and Solicitor acting for the
City, be authorized to take whatever steps and sign whatever
documents and required to carry out Recommendation 1.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that council approve the recommendations.
Carried Unanimously
with Councillor Strange declaring a conflict.
BY-LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-
lawlisted for Council consideration.
A by-law to authorize the appointment of William G. Matson to the
position of City Clerk.
A by-law to amend By-law 2019-16, being a By-law to provide for citizen
appointments to certain Committees and Boards.
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 regulate animal care and control.
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A by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with Dr.
Christopher McLaughlin, respecting the physician's commitment to
practice medicine in the City of Niagara Falls.
A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate
parking and traffic on City Roads. (Stopping Prohibited, Parking
Prohibited)
A by law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
meeting held on the 19th day of March, 2019.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Jim Diodati, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the by-laws be read a first, second and
third time and passed.
Carried Unanimouslv
11 NEW BUSINESS
a) 5G Technology
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that staff research health concerns of 5G
technologies in preparation of Smart Cities and report back to Council
Carried Unanimouslv
12 ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the meeting be adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Carried Unanimouslv
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