11/12/2019 Niagara MINUTES
Falls
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Council Chambers 5:00
,% NADA PM.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor
Wayne Thomson, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Councillor Lori Lococo,
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Councillor Wayne
Campbell
COUNCIL ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT Alex Herlovitch, Donna Jaques, Erik Nickel, Jo Zambito, Karl Dren, Kathy
Moldenhauer, Serge Felicetti, Tiffany Clark, Bill Matson, Ken Todd, Heather
Ruzylo
1. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL - 4:00 PM
1.1. In-Camera Resolution
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council enter into an In-Camera
session.
Carried Unanimously,
2. CALL TO ORDER
0 Canada - Performed by: Ainslee Ryall
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1. Council Minutes from October 22, 2019
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the minutes of October 22, 2019 be
approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
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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 Lori Lococo indicated a pecuniary interest to Item #8.5
(Biggar Road Environmental Assessment) as her family owns property
in close proximity. Councillor Lococo also indicated a pecuniary interest
to the following cheques:
• Cheque #431829, dated October 17, 2019 payable to herself in
the amount of$360.98 for reimbursement of expenses.
• Cheque #431033, dated September 18, 2019, Niagara Falls Art
Gallery (as she sits on the board as a resident), in the amount of
$2,333.33.
• Cheque #432105, dated October 25, 2019, Niagara Falls Art
Gallery, in the amount of$2,333.33.
• Cheque #431854, dated October 17, 2019, Niagara Falls Art
Gallery, in the amount of$100.00.
• Cheque #431288, dated September 25, 2019, Project Share (as
she sits on the board as a resident), in the amount of$24,866.66.
• Cheque #432124, dated October 24, 2019, Project Share, in the
amount of$24,866.66, and
• Cheque #431875, dated October 17, 2019, Project Share, in the
amount of$20,000.00.
b) Councillor Wayne Campbell indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque
#431757, payable to himself.
c) Mayor Diodati indicated a pecuniary interest to the following cheques:
#430960 and #432018, payable to himself.
d) Councillor Victor Pietrangelo indicated a pecuniary interest to the
following:
- TS-2019-37 - Family owns property in the vicinity.
- Cheque #11239-0002 and cheque #00241-007 made payable to
NCDSB (Councillor's employer).
- Cheque #431053 - cheque to himself.
e) Councillor Carolynn loannoni indicated a pecuniary interest to the
following: (awaiting declaration in writing).
5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences on the passing of Eugene
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Rudachuk, father of Phil Rudachuk of our Transportation Department;
Alice Johnston, mother of Lisa Savoie of Fire Services and Anna Gatt,
mother of Lisa Antonio, retiree from our Finance Department.
b) Mayor Diodati recognized the recent Remembrance Day Services by
thanking the veterans and active military for all of their service and to
those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Mayor Diodati also
acknowledged Councillors Lococo, Dabrowski and Thomson whom all
attended the Remembrance Day Service.
c) Mayor Diodati acknowledged the upcoming Santa Claus Parade to be
held on Saturday, November 16th at 11:00 AM, downtown, on Victoria
Avenue and Queen Street. The parade is followed by a meet and greet
with Santa himself.
d) Mayor Diodati recognized the upcoming Winter Festival of Lights and
announced the WFOL opening night being held on Saturday, November
16th, 2019.
e) Mayor Diodati recognized the upcoming New Year's Eve festivities:
• Bryan Adams headlining this year's New Year's Eve show.
• Special guests include: Walk Off the Earth.
• Festivities again held at Queen Victoria Park with 2 fireworks
shows at 9:15 and midnight.
f) Mayor Diodati recognized Councillor Chris Dabrowski for attending the
Trek for Inclusion with Niagara Training and Employment Agency.
g) Mayor Diodati recognized Councillor Mike Strange for attending and
providing greetings at the Velo City Site Tour and for attending the
Remembrance Day Service at Christ Church.
h) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 10th,
2019.
6. APPOINTMENTS / PRESENTATIONS
All speakers are reminded that they have a maximum of 5 minutes to make
their presentation.
6.1. Retirement Presentation - Dan Patterson
Mayor Diodati recognized Dan Patterson, President of Niagara College,
by presenting him with a print for his retirement from Niagara College.
Mayor Diodati acknowledged the following:
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• Dan has been the President of Niagara College since 1995.
• Since that time, it has been clear that there is nothing that Dan
has been more passionate about than Niagara College.
• Under his guidance, the college has seen additions of the
Niagara College winery and distillery.
• Last year, they also introduced an innovative commercial
cannabis production program.
• During his tenure, the college's enrolment has tripled.
• The college now offers students in Niagara and beyond, access
to more than 130 programs.
• On behalf of Members of City Council, it is our pleasure to
congratulate Dan and wish him well on his retirement.
6.2. Canadian Blood Services
Tammy Maroudas, Territory Manager/Donor Relations with Canadian
Blood Services and Amy Lupton presented to Council. Tammy provided
Council and residents with information about upcoming Blood Donor
Clinics in Niagara Falls and Amy shared her son's story about receiving
blood products through the assistance of Canadian Blood Services.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council receive the presentation made
by Tammy Maroudas and Amy Lupton.
Carried Unanimously
6.3. YWCA
Elisabeth Zimmermann, Executive Director of the YWCA, along with
Laurie Andrews, Board President, presented to Council a brief
summary of the services the YWCA offers in Niagara Falls.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council receive the presentation made
by Elisabeth Zimmerman and Laurie Andrews.
Carried Unanimously
6.4. NTEC (Niagara Training & Employment Agency)
Jodi Delage, Manager, Employment Services, from Niagara Training &
Employment Agency, along with Ingrid Muschta, Diversity & Inclusion
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Specialist with the Ontario Disability Employment Network, presented to
Council and residents an update on the recent NDEAM (National
Disability Employment Awareness Month) event that NTEC (Niagara
Training & Employment Agency) hosted in partnership with ODEN
(Ontario Disability Employment Network) and the services that are
provided throughout the Niagara Region.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive the presentation made
by Jodi Delage and Ingrid Muschta.
Carried Unanimously
a) Moved to Item 8 on agenda prior to the start of the Planning
Matters.
7. PLANNING MATTERS
7.1. PBD-2019-70
AM-2017-011, Official Plan &Zoning By-law Amendment Application
5471, 5491 and 5507 River Road, 4399, 4407, 4413 and
4427 John Street and Part of River Lane
Proposal: Apartment Building Consisting of 34 and 7 Storey Towers
Applicant: 2486489 Ontario Ltd.
Agent: Ryan Guetter, Weston Consulting
The report recommends that Council not approve the revised Official
Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application to permit a 384 unit
apartment dwelling, with 34 and 7 storey towers, on the subject lands.
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building and Development, gave
an overview of the background report PBD-2019-70.
Kenneth Westhues, of 5419 River Road, spoke in opposition of the
development.
Debra Jackson, of 4468 Philip Street, spoke in opposition of the
development.
Rita Vetere, of 4446 John Street, spoke in opposition of the
development.
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Lorna Anstruther, of 4075 St. James Avenue, spoke in opposition of the
development.
Ryan Guetter, from Weston Consulting, spoke on behalf of the
applicant, supporting the development.
Daniel , Legal Counsel for the Applicant, spoke in favour of the
development.
Mark Telesky?, from Golder Associates, spoke in favour of the
development.
The Public Meeting was closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that the report be approved as recommended
which is to deny the application to permit a 384 unit apartment dwelling,
with 34 and 7 storey towers, on the subject lands.
Carried (Councillor Mike Strange opposed).
7.2. PBD-2019-71
AM-2019-015, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
Application
6605 Stanley Avenue (Parcel 1)
Lands on the East Side of Cleveland Avenue South of Dixon Street
(Parcel 2)
6499 Cleveland Avenue, 6512 and 6520 Level Avenue, Lots, 49, 51
and Block 38, Plan 36 and Part of the Dixon Street and Cleveland
Avenue Rights of Way (Parcel 3)
Proposal: 72 Storey Mixed Use Building with Off-Site Parking
Applicant: 6609 Stanley Nominee Inc. (Jeremia Rudan)
Agent: David Falletta, Bousfields Inc.
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendments as detailed in this report to;
a. exceed the 30 storey limit for a 72 storey mixed use
building on Parcel 1;
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b. permit a portion of the required parking for the missed use
building on Parcel 1 to be provided on Parcel 2; and
c. permit a portion of the required parking for Parcel 1 to be
provided on Parcel 3 in a 4 storey parking garage plus 1
storey underground
2. That Holding (H) regulations be included in the zoning of Parcel 1
to ensure that microclimate matters are addressed and that it is
acceptable for residential use; and
3. That the passage of the amending zoning by-law be conditional
on the execution of a Section 37 agreement for the mixed use
building on 6605 Stanley Avenue to secure: contributions for
streetscape improvements on the abutting Stanley Avenue and
Dunn Street frontages; the design of the project; and a capital
facilities contribution based on 5% of the construction value of the
net floor areas above 30 storeys.
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building and Development, gave
an overview of the background report PBD-2019-71.
Mike Losier, representing Canadian Niagara Hotels Inc. (CNHI), Dunn
Street, addressed Council with questions regarding land assembly.
Maribeth Chambers, of 6420 Delta Drive, Unit#23, spoke in opposition
to the development.
Eunice Seiwah, of 6571 Cleveland Avenue, spoke in opposition of the
development.
David Falleta, Registered Planner from Bousfields Inc, spoke on behalf
of the applicant, supporting the development.
The Public Meeting was closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council approve the recommendations
in the report.
Carried Unanimously
7.3. PBD-2019-72
AM-2019-009, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
6583-6599 Montrose Road
Applicant: 1970175 Ontario Inc. do Chris Lamb
Proposal: 26 Unit Townhouse Development
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The report recommends that Council approve the Zoning By-law
amendment application to rezone the lands to a site specific Residential
Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4) zone, to permit a 26 unit
townhouse development comprised of 24 stacked townhouse dwelling
units and two standard townhouse dwelling units, as detailed in this
report.
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building and Developement, gave
an overview of the background report PBD-2019-72.
Kevin Diamond, of 6611 Montrose Road, opposed the development
citing fence (request to have an 8 foot fence) and drainage issues.
Allen Bateman, of 7666 Badger Road, spoke to Council addressing
concerns regarding environmental, privacy, noise and fence issues.
Chris Lamb, of 3217 Dorchester Road, spoke on behalf of the applicant,
supporting the 26 unit Townhouse Development.
The Public Meeting was closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved as
recommended and that the developer be required to build an 8 foot
surrounding fence and be subject to a Condominium Corporation.
Carried Unanimously
8. REPORTS
Discussed Reports at 5:40 pm. (prior to the start of the Planning Matters).
8.1. F-2019-42
Niagara Falls Humane Society Amalgamation/Act of Forgiveness
The report recommends that Council approve the forgiveness of the
accounts receivable balance of the former Niagara Falls Humane
Society in the amount of$17,687.54.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved as
recommended.
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Carried Unanimously
8.2. MW-2019-28
Weekly Garbage Collection Request
The report recommends that Council request the Region of Niagara to
provide pricing to the City for every-week garbage collection as a
Unique Enhanced Service.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that Council request an outside legal
procurement opinion from an expert regarding the City opting out of the
Region's waste collection service.
Carried Unanimously
8.3. PBD-2019-73
DB-2019-003, Deeming By-law Application
Lots 108-119, Plan 165
Properties known as 7168-7194 Dell Avenue and
6322-6412 Hawkins Avenue
Applicant: Niagara Regional Housing
The report recommends that Council pass the by-law appearing on
tonight's agenda to deem Lots 108-119 on Plan 165, to no longer be
within the registered plan of subdivision, to enable them to be merged
into two parcels.
Frank DeLuca requested to address Council. Mr. DeLuca was in
attendance to ask why there wasn't a rezoning application for this
project.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that Frank DeLuca be allowed to address
Council.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council approve the recommendation
in the report.
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Carried Unanimously
8.4. PBD-2019-76
Revitalization Grant Application — DRU-2019-001
6015 Barker Street
Applicant: Stamford Kiwanis Non Profit Homes Inc.
c/o Shabri Properties Ltd.
The report recommends that should Council support the approval of the
Revitalization Grant Application for 6015 Barker Street, it is
recommended that:
1. the owner satisfies the City's program requirements including
entering into an agreement with the City of Niagara Falls;
2. the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement; and,
3. that the revitalization grant request be forwarded to the Niagara
Region for consideration of support under the Smart Niagara
Incentive Program (SNIP).
Frank DeLuca requested to speak to Council. Upon receiving
permission from Council to speak, Mr. DeLuca spoke regarding matters
related to the application.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Mr. Frank DeLuca be allowed to
address Council.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Carolynn loannoni that Council approved the
recommendations in the report.
Carried (Councillor Victor Pietrangelo opposed)
8.5. TS-2019-37
Biggar Road - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
Budget Approval
The report recommends the following:
1. That the City of Niagara Falls partner with the Niagara Region
and Ministry of Transportation, Ontario to develop a Terms of
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Reference and a Request for Proposal for a Municipal Class
Environmental Assessment on Biggar Road, Montrose Road, and
Lyon's Creek Road.
2. That Council pre-approve the $150,000 funding for this project to
be included in the 2020 Capital Budget.
3. That Council delegate authority to the Directors of Transportation
Services and Municipal Works to negotiate the funding
arrangement with the project lead, Niagara Region, for the City's
portion of the project related costs, up to a maximum of
$150,000.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Pietrangelo and Councillor Lococo
declare a conflict).
8.6. TS-2019-38
Seniors Free Transit Pilot Update
The report recommends that this report be received for the information
of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously
9. 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-2019-40
Municipal Accounts
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The report recommends that Council approve the municipal accounts totaling
$49,802,176.40 for the period September 12, 2019 to October 24, 2019.
MW-2019-31
Required HVAC Replacement & Improvements at Fairview Cemetery
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve $70,000 transfer from Cemetery Site
Improvements Capital Special Purpose Reserve (CSPR28) to complete
the required HVAC improvements in the Fairview Administration and
Maintenance buildings as outlined in Report MW-2019-31; and further,
2. That Council authorize Staff to proceed with sole-source assignment of
this work in order to expedite the repairs.
PBD-2019-74
8156 Alpine Drive
Applicant: Jeff Wallis
Request to Amend Swimming Pool By-law 2014-58
The report recommends that Council pass a site specific amendment to By-law
2014-58 to allow the exterior wall of a detached dwelling to be situated 1.2
metres (3.9 ft.) from the interior wall of the wall of the swimming pool.
PBD-2019-75
Homeless Showers
The report recommends that Council approve a budget of an estimated $4,150
for Transcab services to support the Out of the Cold Program.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by Councillor
Chris Dabrowski that Council approve a budget of an estimated$2,050.00 for
Transcab services to support the Out of the Cold program to shuttle patrons to
the Gale Centre.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by Councillor
Chris Dabrowski that Council approve a budge of an estimated $2,050.00 for
TransCab services to support the Out of the Cold program to shuttle patrons to
the Hub drop-in centre on Queen Street.
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Carried Unanimously
TS-2019-36
Caledonia Street— Parking Review
The report recommends the following:
That parking be prohibited on the:
1. north side of Caledonia Street from a point 35 metres west of Adams
Avenue to a point 20 metres east of Adams Avenue;
2. east side of Adams Avenue from Caledonia Street to a point 20 metres
south of Caledonia Street;
3. south side of Caledonia Street from Adams Avenue to a point 15 metres
west; and,
4. west side of Adams Avenue from Caledonia Street and a point 24
metres south.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that all the reports, except for PBD-2019-75 (Homeless
Showers), are approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
10. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
10.1. Regional Niagara -Various Correspondence
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously
10.2. Niagara Falls Canada Hotel Association (NFCHA)
Letter from Doug Birrell, Executive Director of NFCHA, to express
concerns over the proliferation and lack of control and enforcement
regarding vacation rental properties.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously
10.3. Proclamation Request - Dan Patterson Day
The proclamation request is to declare Friday, November 22nd, 2019 as
"Dan Patterson Day" in Niagara Falls. On this day, a celebration to
honour and recognize Dan Patterson and his exceptional contribution to
the greater community of Niagara during his tenure as President of
Niagara College, will be held at the Performing Arts Centre.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the request.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council declare Friday, November 22nd,
2019 as "Dan Patterson Day"in Niagara Falls.
Carried Unanimously
10.4. Resolution - Port Colborne Quarry and the Aquifier through Fort
Erie
Council resolution from the Town of Fort Erie.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council supports the Council resolution
from the Town of Fort Erie regarding the Port Colborne Quarry and the
Aquifier through Fort Erie.
Carried Unanimously
10.5. Resolution - Grey Sauble Conservation Authority Board
Council resolution that was passed at the October 23, 2019 meeting of
the Grey Sauble Conservation Board of Directors.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously
10.6. Resolution - Town of Prescott
Resolution from the Town of Prescott regarding the Provincial
Consultation on the Transformation of Building Services in Ontario.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously
10.7. City Historian, Sherman Zavitz - Letter of Retirement
RECOMMENDATION: That Council receive the letter for information,
refer the vacancy of the City Historian position to staff to come back with
recommendations on how to fill the vacancy and to invite Mr. Zavitz to a
future meeting of Council to recognize his 25 years of service to the
City.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council receive the letter for
information, refer the vacancy of the City Historian position to staff to
come back with recommendations on how to fill the vacancy and to
invite Mr. Zavitz to a future meeting of Council to recognize his 25 years
of service to the City.
Carried Unanimously
10.8. Flag-Raising - Niagara Region Metis Council - Louis Riel Day
The Niagara Region Metis Council is requesting a flag-raising ceremony
on Friday, November 15th, 2019 through to Friday, November 22nd,
2019 to celebrate "Louis Riel Day."
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the request.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council approve the request to hold a
flag-raising ceremony on Friday, November 15, 2019 through to Friday,
November 22nd, 2019 to celebrate "Louis Riel Day."
Carried Unanimously
11. BY-LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-
law listed for Council consideration.
2019- A by-law to authorize the payment of$49,802,176.40 for General
119 - Purposes.
2019- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City
120 - employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by-laws.
2019- A by-law to amend By-law 2014-58 being a by-law to regulate outdoor
121 - swimming pools in the City of Niagara Falls.
2019- A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the Lands for
122 - 32 townhouse dwelling units (AM-2019-012).
2019- A by-law to establish Parts 9, 13 & 14 on Reference Plan 59R16028 as
123 - a public highway to be known as, and to form part of Blackburn
Parkway.
2019- A by-law to designate Lot 42, Lot 43 and Part of Duncan Avenue
124 - (Closed), Plan 67 and Part of Lot 21, Plan 246, to be deemed not to be
within a registered plan of subdivision (DB-2019-001).
2019- A by-law to designate Lots 108-119, Plan 165, to be deemed not to be
125 - within a registered plan of subdivision (DB-2019-003).
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2019- A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate
126 - parking and traffic on City Roads. (Stopping Prohibited, Standing
Prohibited, Parking Prohibited, Metered Parking Zones, Stop Signs at
Intersections)
2019- A by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with Budget
127 - Environmental Disposal Inc., respecting the demolition of the former
Court House building located at 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls.
2019- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
128 - meeting held on the 12th day of November, 2019.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the by-laws be read a first, second and
third time and passed.
Carried Unanimously
12. RATIFICATION OF IN-CAMERA
a) Nothing to ratify from In-Camera.
13. NEW BUSINESS
a) Homeless Committee Recommendation
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that staff report back with an inventory of city-
owned properties that might be available alleviating the homeless
problem.
Carried Unanimously
b) Opiod Crisis
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council ask the Provincial and Federal
Government to declare a National health epidemic in response to the
opioid overdose emergency across Canada.
Carried Unanimously
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c) Walker Family Cancer Centre
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the City help promote the sale of
calendars through our City's website, to support Bobbie Johnston, whom
is battling cancer, in her efforts to raise money for the Walker Family
Cancer Centre.
Carried Unanimously
d) Councillor Wayne Thomson left the meeting at 9:54 PM.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council approve extending the curfew of
the Council meeting past 10:00 PM.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Thomson was absent from the vote).
e) Odour-Control By-laws
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that odour control by-laws for cannabis and
cannabis operations be referred to the consultant to include in their
scope related to the Interim Control By-law (ICBL).
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Thomson was absent from the vote).
14. ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the meeting be adjourned at 10:01 PM.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Thomson was absent from the vote).
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