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COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Carolynn loannoniI
Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange,
Councillor Wayne Thomson, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, and Councillor Lori
Lococo
COUNCIL ABSENT:
COUNCIL LATE:
1 IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL 4:00 P.M.
a) Property Matter
2 CALL TO ORDER
a) O Canada sung by Alexis Bowman
3 ADOPTION OF MINUTES
a) Council Minutes of November 13, 2018.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the minutes of November 13, 2018 be
approved as recommended.
Motion Carried
with Councillors Dabrowski and Lococo abstainina.
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) No Disclosures
5 MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences to former Councillor Norm Puttick
City Council
December 11, 2018
on the passing of his step -sister, Margaret Vanderburg; family of Robert
(Barney) Barnes, retired City employee; Elaine Derbyshire, mother of
firefighter Jason Hudson and Teresa Wilson, wife of AI Wilson of
Transportation Department,
Mayor Diodati advised of W events: Grand opening "Illy
Bistro" at Commisso's; Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Annual
General Meeting; EarlyON Art Exhibit; 2018 Firefighters Recruit
Graduation; Santa Clause Parade; Greetings at Lativa 100 Illumination
event; Opry Niagara's Annual Toys for tots; Greetings at Zonta kick off
16 days of activism; Grand opening -Colour Me Crazy Hair Salon;
Greetings at Closing Ceremony for Cascades of Fire and 2nd Annual
Niagara Social Awards.
Congratulations to the new Council
Councillors Dabrowski and Lococo.
(earl
2019-2022 and welcome to newest
Merry Christmas and Happy New
The next meeting of Council will place, Tuesday, January 15, 2018.
DEPUTATIONS /PRESENTATIONS
a) PBD -2018-76 Review of Provincial Cannabis Licensing Act, 2018
and Ontario Regulation 468.18
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council determine whether to stay in or opt out of the
Provincial Retail Cannabis Store program:
2. That if Council does not opt out, Council adopt the attached
Municipal Policy Statement on Cannabis for the purpose of
reviewing and commenting on licence applications.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that the report be deferred to the January
15, 2019 meeting of Council, and have an open public discussion on the
review of the Provincial Cannabis Licensing Act; and that staff send a
resolution to the Province emphasising the municipalities have more
control and involvement on the issue dealing with licensing, location of
retail; and have staff report back on where it can be smoked and
consumed.
Carried Unanimously
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December 11. 2018
b) Chippawa Dock Committee
Dan Tibbs, Chairman, Chippawa Public Docks Committee, made a
presentation Council.
c) MW -2018-32 -Chippawa Public Boat Dock Assumption
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that report MW -2018-32 be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimouslv
d) Affordable Housing
Hugo Cheshire from the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce and
Lori Beech from Bethlehem Housing made a presentation to Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the matter be referred to the strategic
priority session in January.
Carried Unanimouslv
e) Affordable Housing - "1 -2 -3 -Exit"
Deb Nanson would like to address Council on the issues of
Homelessness and Affordable Housing, namely the "1 -2 -3 -Exit" project.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that a resolution be sent to MPP Wayne
Gates to address the Residential Tenancies Act.
Carried Unanimouslv
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo staff work with Project Share and bring
back a report about a $20, 000 fund for full time staff.
Carried Unanimouslv
7 PLANNING MATTERS
City Council
December 11. 2018
a) Public Meeting
AM -2018-022, City Initiated Zoning Amendment
General Amendments to Zoning By-law No. 79-200
Additional Regulations with Respect to regarding Second Units in
Accessory Buildings and Housekeeping Amendments with Respect to
the Term Family.
Background Report: PBD -2018-73
The report recommends the following:
That Council approve the City initiated amendment to undertake
housekeeping amendments to Zoning By-law No. 79-200 with respect to
the term "family" and to add regulations with respect to second units in
accessory buildings, as outlined in this report; and that Council pass the
related amending by-laws included on tonight's agenda.
The Public Meeting was Closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor
Lococo that the report be approved.
Carried Unanimously
b) Public Meeting
AM -2018-021, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
3970 Welland Street
Applicant: City of Niagara Falls
Proposal: To rezone lands to a site specific Open Space (OS) zone and
add Day Nursery to the List of Permitted Uses.
Background Report: PBD -2018-74
The report recommends the following:
Council approve the City initiated Zoning By-law amendment application
to rezone the lands a site specific Open Space (OS) zone to recognize
its use as a park add a day nursery to the list of permitted uses and
recognize the reduced front yard setbacks for the two existing accessory
buildings; and Council pass the amending by-law appearing in Council's
agenda to implement the amendment.
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December 11, 2018
The Public meeting was Closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by
Councillor Thomson that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
a) CAO -2018-08 -Appointment of Integrity Commissioner
The report recommends that Janet Leiper be re -appointed to act as the
Integrity Commissioner for the City of Niagara Falls until December 31,
2019.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved.
Carried Unanimously
b) CD -2018-06 - 2019 Council Schedule
The report recommends that Council approve the proposed 2019
meeting schedule.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report
be approved.
Carried Unanimously
c) CD -2018-07 City Representation to the NPCA Board
The report recommends that for the information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by
Councillor Lococo that the report be approved.
Motion Carried with Councillor Campbell declaring a conflict.
d) F-2018-37 -Monthly Tax Receivables Report -October
City Council
December 11, 2018
The report recommends that Council receive the Monthly Tax
Receivables report for information purposes.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by
Councillor Dabrowski that the report be approved.
Carried Unanimously
e) F-2018-38 -Approval of Interim 2019 Spending Limits
The report recommends that, in the absence of an adopted 2019
General Purposes Budget and Municipal Utility budget, City Council
approves that City departments be allowed to incur costs to a level of
50% of the departments' expenditure budget of the prior year.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved.
Carried Unanimously
f) F-2018-42 -Council IT Provisions and Reimbursement Policy
The report recommends that Council adopt the attached proposed policy
with respect to Council IT Provisions and Reimbursement.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the report be approved.
Carried Unanimously
g) IS -2018-02 -Naming and Renaming of Parks and Streets
The report recommends that for the information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved.
Motion Defeated with Councillors loannoni Pietrangelo, Kerrio, Lococo
and Dabrowski opposed
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
City Council
December 11, 2018
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the two names be put forward and
advanced for consideration for street signs.
Carried Unanimously
h) L-2018-08 SCotlabank Convention Centre Licence Renewal
Agreement — (Recreational) The Minister of Government and
Consumer Services Our File No. 2006-259
The report recommends the following:
1. That the City enter into a Licence Renewal Agreement -
(Recreational) with Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Ontario,
as represented by The Minister of Government and Consumer
Services, for a term ending April 30, 2024, for the purpose of the
continued maintenance of the hydro corridor located adjacent to
the Scotiabank Convention Centre lands.
2. That the Mayor and Acting City Clerk be authorized to execute
the aforementioned Licence Renewal Agreement on behalf of the
City.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved.
Carried Unanimously
i) L-2018-09 Committee of Adjustment Consent Application 8-2018-
005 6660 Hawkins Street, Niagara Falls Deeming By-law Our File
No. 2018-157
The Council recommends that for the information of Council.
ORDERED on the
motion of
Councillor Vince
Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne
Campbell
that the report be
approved.
Carried Unanimously
j) MW -2018-29 Lease Agreement Renewal with Portage Road
Holdings Stamford Medical Clinic (4256 Portage Road)
City Council
December 11, 2018
The report recommends that Council authorize the renewal of a lease
agreement with Portage Road Holdings Limited (Stamford Medical
Clinic) to accommodate parking on City -owned lands.
ORDERED on the
motion of
Councillor Vince
Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne
Campbell
that the report be
approved.
Carried Unanimously
k) MW -2018-30 Firemen's Park Improvements Budget Request
The report recommends that the report be received and that the funding
request be referred to the 2019 Capital Budget review process.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved.
Carried Unanimously
MW -2018-31 License Renewal Amendment Agreement with the
District School Board of Niagara — Princess Margaret School (6624
Culp Street)
The report recommends that Council authorize the renewal of a lease
agreement with the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) for the use
of the parking lot at A.G. Bridge Park for the purposes of a drop-offlpick-
up point for students attending Princess Margaret School.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved.
Carried Unanimously
m) PBD -2018-72 Program Extension for the Downtown, Historic
Drummondville and City -Wide Community Improvement Plans
The report recommends that Council support one year extension to the
Downtown, Historic Drummondville and City -Wide Brownfields
Community Improvement Plans to December 31, 2019 as outlined in
this report and that a copy of this report be forwarded to the Niagara
Region.
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December 11, 2018
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the report be approved.
Carried Unanimously
n) PBD -2018-75 26CD-11-2018-006, Draft Plan of Vacant Land
Condominium Modification to Draft Plan Approval 8273 Tulip Tree
Drive Applicant: Imagine Townhomes GP Inc. Agent: Upper Canada
Consulting (Jennifer Vida)
The report recommends the following:
1. That subject to subsection 51(47) of the Planning Act, 1990
R.S.O. Council consider passing the resolution on tonight's
agenda to deem the changes requested by Imagine Townhomes
GP Inc. to the subject Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium to
be minor; and to determine that no further notice is required;
2. That the modified Plan of Vacant Land Subdivision be draft
approved subject to the modified conditions in Appendix A; and
3. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the modified
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.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved.
Carried Unanimously
o) R&C-2018-17 Seniors Advisory Committee
The report recommends that Council approve the Terms of Reference
for the Seniors Advisory Committee (SAC).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that the report be approved.
Carried Unanimously
p) TS -2018-27 Regulatory Sign Installations in New Subdivisions
City Council
December 11, 2018
The report recommends that the regulatory signs outlined in this report
be approved for the Miller Road South Estates subdivision and the
second phase (fourth stage) of the Chippawa West subdivision.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Piefrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the report be approved.
Carried Unanimously
q) TS -2018-28 -Front Street -Parking Review
The report recommends that the parking prohibition, in effects from
Monday to Friday, on the northwest side of Front Street from a point 37
metres southwest of Portage Road and a point 77 metres southwest of
Portage Road be removed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Piefrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the report be approved.
Carried Unanimously
r) TS -2018-29 Kalar Road between McLeod Road &Buckeye Crescent
Parking and Traffic By-laws
The report recommends the following:
1. That no parking" restrictions are posted on both sides of Kalar
Road between McLeod Road and Buckeye Crescent;
2. That "no standing" restrictions are posted at all transit stops
located on Kalar Road between McLeod Road and Buckeye
Crescent; and,
3. That the bicycle lanes on both sides of Kalar Road between
McLeod Road and Buckeye Crescent be designated by municipal
by-law.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Piefrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved.
Carried Unanimously
s) TS -2018-30 -Disabled Warning Signs
City Council
December 11, 2018
The report recommends that the Disabled Warning Sign pilot project
become a permanent program.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that the report be approved.
Carried Unanimously
t) TS -2018-31 Bus Terminal Lease Agreement
The report recommends the following:
1. That the lease with Trentway Wagar Inc. for the sale of bus
tickets within the Bus Terminal be approved for two (2) years,
with an option to extend the agreement for an additional year.
2. The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the required
agreements.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved.
Carried Unanimously
9 COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
a) Canadian Blood Services -Would like to inform Council and staff of
the upcoming clinic at the Optimist Club, Monday December 31st 10:30
a.m.-2:30 p.m.; and support by way of advertising the clinic on the City's
website.
Recommendation: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimously
b) The French Catholic School Board - (Conseil scolaire catholique
MonAvenir) requesting a Flag raising for September 25, 2019 to
celebrate Franco - Ontarians Day,
Recommendation: For the Approval of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
City Council
December 11, 2018
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimously
c) Municipal Voters' List - The Town of Kearney had concerns over the
quality of the recent Municipal Voter's List and has recently shown their
support for a solution to the way that the Voters' List is created and
managed. The Town is requesting similar support from all Ontario
municipalities for the re-establishment of the multi -stakeholder working
group between the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Ministry of Finance,
AMCTO, MPAC and Elections Ontario,
Recommendation: For Council's Consideration and Support.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimously
d) Artists Against Racism -requesting funding for their National
Indigenous Billboard and Bus Shelter advertising campaign and Public
Service Announcements.
Recommendation: Refer to staff
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the communication be referred to staff.
Carried Unanimously
e) Meals on Wheels - is requesting funding of $1000 to be used for their
50th Anniversary celebration dinner for volunteers.
Recommendation: Refer to Staff
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the funding of $1000.00 be granted.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the $1000.request be approved and
that an advance of $20, 000 prorated on a monthly basis be granted to
fund a full time staff person for the Out of the Cold program.
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Carried Unanimously
f) City of St. Catharines -has forwarded a copy of a recent motion
passed by their Council to request the Province to appoint a Supervisor
for Conservation authorities.
Recommendation: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange to received and file the communication.
Carried Unanimously
g) Thundering Waters -Email correspondence
Recommendation: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the correspondence be deferred to the
January 15, 2019 Council Meeting and to have the matter listed as a
topic for discussion. Also that the representation from the developer
and that of the NPCA be invited to attend.
Carried Unanimously
h) Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing -Letter from Minister Steve
Clark regarding an information update to the Municipal Reporting
Burden. The Ministry is establishing a working group to confirm that the
reporting requirements for small municipalities are appropriate.
Recommendation: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the communication be approved.
10 RATIFICATION OF IN CAMERA
11 RESOLUTIONS
Carried Unanimously
WHEREAS Council determined that the proposed change to the
City Council
December 11, 2018
conditions of approval of the plan of condominium would permit Imagine
Townhomes GP Inc. to reduce the number of condominium units from
37 to 36.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that subject to subsection 51( 47) of
the Planning Act, 1990 R.S.O Council deems the change in the
conditions of approval of the plan of condominium minor and exempts
the requirement for circulating a written notice.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that the resolution be approved.
Carried Unanimously
b) Niagara Falls Hydro Holding Corporation (HOLDCO)
WHEREAS the Board shall consist of those persons elected as
Councillors o fthe Shareholder, together with the Mayor of the
Shareholder;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the nine (9) directors to be
selected by the Shareholder for the current term of Council be as
follows: Mayor James M. Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell,
Councillor Chris Deabrowski, Councillor Carolynn loannion, Councillor
Vince A. Kerrio, Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo,
Councillor Mike Strange, and Councillor Wayne Thomson.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that the communication be approved
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 Dabrowski that the by-laws be given a first reading.
Carried Unanimously
A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200 to recognize the use of the Lands
as a park and add a day nursery to the list of permitted uses on the
Lands (AM -2018-021).
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A by-law to amend By-law No. 201842, to eliminate a change made by
that by-law, and to amend By-law No. 79-200, to add and remove
language (AM -2018-022).
A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to add language to address
accessory buildings (AM -2018-022).
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 appoint an auditor.
A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate
parking and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited)
A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate
parking and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited, Stopping
Prohibited, Standing Prohibited)
A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate
parking and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited, Stop Signs at
Intersections)
A by-law to
amend
By-law
No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate
parking and
traffic
on City
Roads. (Parking Prohibited)
A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
meeting held on the 11th day of December, 2018.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the by-laws be read a second and third time
and passed.
Carried Unanimously
NEW BUSINESS
a) Sports Tourism Fund
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council be notified when approaching
that maximum dollars set aside for this fund.
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Carried Unanimously
b) Bus Passes
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that staff investigate the process whereby
those less fortunate in our community can obtain a pass that would
aPow them bus service at no cost above and beyond what presently
exists.
Carried Unanimously
c) Programs
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni staff come back with information regarding
available services/courses/programs for the less fortunate.
Carried Unanimously
d) Toys for Kids
Councillor Strange informed Council of the upcoming Ronald McDonald
toy drive and asked for the support of Council in advertising the
fundraiser on the City's website.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the Ronald McDonald Toy Drive be
advertised on the City's website.
Carried Unanimously
13 ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the meeting be adjourned at 7.'00 p.m.
Carried Unanimously
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