02-11-2020 Niagara MINUTES
City Council Meeting
Fails Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Council Chambers
Falls
5:00 PM
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange,
Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Wayne
Thomson, Councillor Chris Dabrowksi, Councillor Lori Lococo
COUNCIL ABSENT: Councillor Carolynn loannoni
STAFF PRESENT: Alex Herlovitch, Donna Jaques, Erik Nickel, Chief Jim Boutilier, Karl Dren,
Kathy Moldenhauer, Trent Dark, Serge Felicetti, Tiffany Clark, Dale Morton, Bill
Matson, Ken Todd, Heather Ruzylo
1. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL - 3:30 PM
1.1. Resolution to go In-Camera
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council enter into an In-Camera session.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
2. CALL TO ORDER
0 Canada - Performed by: Ella Sacco
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1. Council Minutes of January 28, 2020.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the minutes of January 28, 2020 be
approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
4. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
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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 the following
cheques: cheque #343844, payable to herself, dated January 22, 2020
for $1768.68 (reimbursement of FCM registration and reimbursement of
expenses); cheque #434368, payable to herself, dated January 9, 2020
for $115.34(reimbursement of expenses); cheque #433908, payable to
Niagara Falls Art Gallery (sits on the board), dated December 18, 2019
for $6,333.33; cheque #434863, payable to Niagara Falls Art Gallery,
(she sits on the board), dated January 22, 2020 for $2,333.33; cheque
#434693, payable to Project Share (board that she sits on), dated
January 15, 2020 for $40,866.67; cheque #434890, payable to Project
Share (sits on board), dated January 22, 2020 for $24,866.67.
Councillor Lococo also indicated a conflict with Report F-2020-09,
General Purposes Budget - Attachment#1. Project Share is asking for
an increase for their fee for service (Councillor Lococo sits on this
board).
b) Councillor Wayne Campbell indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque #:
434583, payable to himself.
c) Mayor Diodati indicated a pecuniary interest to the following cheques:
#433858, #434093 and #434804.
d) Councillor Victor Pietrangelo indicated a pecuniary interest to the
following cheques: #00253-0010, payable to Niagara Catholic District
School Board (Councillor's employer) and cheque #00260-0010,
payable to NCDSB and cheque #434884, payable to himself.
e) Councillor Mike Strange indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque
#434718, dated January 15, 2020 for internet reimbursement.
5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences on the passing of Benny
Pietrangelo, Uncle of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo.
b) Mayor Diodati recognized Councillor Wayne Campbell for attending the
Heart Niagara "Roaring 20's Gala" fundraiser.
c) Mayor Diodati recognized the following events:
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1) Bell Let's Talk Flag-Raising
• Raising awareness for Mental Health.
• Mayor Diodati acknowledged Councillors Mike Strange, Lori
Lococo, Chris Dabrowski and Wayne Campbell for attending the
flag-raising event.
2) City of Niagara Falls Job Fair
• First ever City of Niagara Falls Job Fair held on February 1st at
the MacBain Centre.
• A number of current postings were highlighted, including:
Clerical, Labourer, Bus Operators, Summer Students, Lifeguards
and School Crossing Guards.
• The event received media attention from our local news sources
and CHCH News.
• It was attended by more than 850 people, with applicants waiting
in the hallway before we opened the doors.
d) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2020.
6. APPOINTMENTS / PRESENTATIONS
All speakers are reminded that they have a maximum of 5 minutes to make
their presentation.
6.1. Bickles Hardware - Recognition of Victor Decaria
Through a recommendation of the Public Art Advisory Task Force
(PAATF), Mayor Diodati recommended to Council that it commend
Victor Decaria for the work done on Bickles Hardware with the
investment artist to help create an impressive visual display that
enhances the community and creates vibrancy in the Main & Ferry Area.
RECOMMENDATION: For Council's Recommendation.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council officially acknowledge the work
done on Bickles Hardware with the investment artist to help create an
impressive visual display that enhances the community and creates
vibrancy in the Main & Ferry Area.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
6.2. Recognition Presentation - Socks and Snacks Program
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Mayor Diodati recognized local residents, Deanna Shalala , her
husband, JP Shalala, sister Stacey Hunt and Adam Gagliardi for
starting this not-for-profit, outreach initiative for the homeless in Niagara
Falls and the Niagara Region, by handing out warm clothing and snacks
to those in need on a monthly basis.
Mayor Diodati provided the following summary of this program:
• The good work of this group of people was brought to our
attention by Sheila Deluca.
• This group of people had the idea to walk the streets of Niagara
Falls in areas where there is identified need, and hand out warm
clothing and snacks.
• They go out to do this once a month.
• The group has already been out 3 times this winter and have
received very positive responses from those who graciously
receive their generous donations.
• They are growing in volunteers and their donations have also
increased when word spread regarding what they have been
doing in the community.
• They do all of this "in memory of those who we have lost and who
lived their lives for love."
• Their outreach program is open to anyone who wants to join in.
• Follow them @socksandsnacks on Instagram for updates on
donation needs and when they will be going out in to the
community next.
• A big thank you to the founding members who took it upon
themselves to give a hand-up to those in need in our community.
6.3. Niagara Falls Canada Hotel Association
Doug Birrell presented a brief summary of the financial implications of
unregulated Vacation Rental Units for Council's information.
As part of Mr. Birrell's presentation, he requested that the following be
added to the by-law:
1) The City should have a separate contract with each VRU provider;
that they will only display units that are legally conforming, and have a
valid city license
2) Vacation Rental Units be subject to inspection by regional health,
fire and city building inspection
3) Legally conforming units, be properly licensed by the city, and only in
tourist commercial zones; be required to charge and remit the $2.00 per
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night MAT tax to the city
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the three recommendations in the
presentation be endorsed but not until such time that the City has a legal
mechanism in place to license these properties.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
7. PLANNING MATTERS
7.1. Public Meeting (Presentation added)
PBD-2020-11
AM-2019-020, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
5020 and 5036 Bridge Street
Applicant: Mario Ciccarelli
Agent: Al Heywood
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application
to rezone 5020 and 5036 Bridge Street to a site specific General
Commercial (GC) zone to add a detached dwelling, semi-
detached dwelling and duplex dwelling to the list of permitted
uses and rezone a vacant parcel on Third Avenue to a
Residential Two (R2) zone to permit a detached dwelling, semi-
detached dwelling or duplex dwelling, all subject to the
regulations outlined in this report; and
2. That Council pass the amending zoning by-law included in
tonight's agenda.
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building and Development, gave
an overview of the background report PBD-2020-11.
Helen Runciman, of 5031 Bridge Street, spoke in opposition of the staff
report.
Mario Ciccarelli, applicant, spoke in support of the staff report.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that the report be approved a recommended.
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Carried Unanimously (Councillor Wayne Campbell declared a conflict
and Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the vote).
8. REPORTS
8.1. FS-2020-01
Naloxone
• Resident Angela Peebles, of Wilmott Street, spoke in
opposition to the report.
• Jennifer Johnston and Sandi Tantardini, co-founders of
NAMES (Niagara Area Moms Ending Stigma) spoke in
opposition of the report.
• Glen Walker, Executive Director of Positive Living, spoke in
opposition to the report.
The report recommends that Council receive and file this report for
information.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Naloxone kits be installed on all
fire trucks.
Motion defeated (Councillors Dabrowski, Campbell, Kerrio, Strange and
Pietrangelo opposed and Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from
the vote).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Naloxone kits be installed in City
facilities that are open on a regular basis to the public.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
8.2. F-2020-09 (Presentation added)
2020 General Purposes Budget Variance Analysis
Tiffany Clark, Director of Finance, will be presenting the 2020 Operating
Budget to Council.
The report recommends for the consideration of Council.
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ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Jim Diodati, Seconded by Councillor
Vince Kerrio that staff come back with options for Council to get the
Operating Budget down to closer to the rate of inflation.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
8.3. PBD-2020-09
AM-32/2005, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Chippawa West Phase 2 — Stage 5 Plan of Subdivision
Applicant: Queensway Chippawa Properties Inc.
(Metrus Developments)
Removal of Holding (H) Symbol
The report recommends that Council pass the by-law appearing on
tonight's agenda to remove the holding (H) symbol from the subject
lands, which are currently zoned R3(H)-760, to permit the final stage of
the Chippawa West subdivision to be developed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the report be approved as
recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
8.4. PBD-2020-10
PLC-2019-005, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control
Lots 66, 69, 70, 71 and 72, Plan 59M-447
North Side of Tallgrass Avenue, West of Emerald Avenue
Chippawa West Phase 2, Stage 4 Plan of Subdivision
Applicant: L H (Niagara) Ltd. (Lancaster Homes)
The report recommends that Council approve the request and pass the
by-law included in tonight's agenda to designate Lots 66, 69, 70, 71 and
72, Registered Plan 59M-47, as exempt from Part Lot Control for a
period of two years.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
8.5. PBD-2020-12 (Letters attached)
Matters Arising from the Municipal Heritage Committee
Property: 6990-7020 Stanley Avenue
Proposal: Demolition of Avila Hall
Owner: Mount Carmel Monastery
John Broderick and Father Gerard was in attendance and spoke to
Council in opposition of the Staff's recommendation.
The report recommends the following:
1. That Council not approve the demolition application for Avila Hall;
and
2. That Council issue a Notice of Intention to Designate under Part
IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, the property located at 6990-7020
Stanley Avenue, known as the Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre, for
its culture heritage value and interest to the City of Niagara Falls.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski to not designate Avila Hall as a heritage
building and to approve the demolition permit.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
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.
CD-2020-03
Fee Waiver Application
Cancer Assist Program —Jeff Hughes Memorial Skate
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The report recommends that Council approve the Fee Waiver Application for:
• "Jeff Hughes Memorial Skate" to be held on Saturday, March 21st, 2020
from 11:00 am to 4:00 PM, in the amount of$329.56 for the waiver of
the costs associated with the rentals of the ice and room at the
Chippawa Arena.
F-2020-07
Municipal Accounts
The report recommends that Council approve the municipal accounts totaling
$32,810,882.71 for the period of December 5, 2019 to January 22, 2020.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that the reports are approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the vote).
10. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
10.1. Victoria Centre BIA - Proposed 2020 Budget
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the Victoria Centre BIA
2020 budget.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that Council approve the Victoria Centre BIA
2020 budget.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
10.2. Integrity Commissioner Report - Code of Conduct Complaint
The City Clerk (the person named at the direction of Council as the
complainant in this matter on its behalf) submits the attached Integrity
Commissioner Report.
An Addendum to the Integrity Commissioner's Report, received on
February 10, 2020, has been added.
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RECOMMENDATION: For the Action of Council.
***SEE IN-CAMERA RATIFICATION UNDER ITEM #12 FOR THE
RESOLUTION.***
10.3. 2019 Fire Department Annual Report
RECOMMENDATION: That Council receive the report for information.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council receive the "2019 Fire
Department Annual Report"for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn Ioannoni was absent from the
vote).
10.4. Regional Niagara - Various Correspondence
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council receive and file the
correspondence for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
10.5. Special Occasion Permit Request - Niagara Golf Show(February 29
- March 1, 2020)
Chris McCartney is requesting that the City declare the annual event,
the "Niagara Golf Show" as "municipally significant" in order to assist
with obtaining a Special Occasion permit from the AGCO.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that Council approve the request to have
the annual event, "The Niagara Golf Show"(February 29 - March 1,
2020), be declared an Event of Municipal Significance.
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Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
10.6. 2019 Museums, Culture & Farmers' Market Annual Report
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that Council receive and file the correspondence
for information.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
10.7. City of Sarnia - Resolution - Ontario Power Generation's Deep
Geologic Repository Project
Resolution from the Council of the City of Sarnia to all Ontario
Municipalities regarding the Ontario Power Generation's Deep Geologic
Repository Project.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that Council supports the resolution from the City
of Sarnia to all Municipalities regarding the Ontario Power Generation's
Deep Geologic Repository Project.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
10.8. Proclamation and Flag-Raising Request
Ontario Knights of Columbus is hosting this year's convention in Niagara
Falls and is requesting Council to proclaim the week prior to the
Convention - April 26 - May 1, 2020 as "Knights of Columbus Week"
in Niagara Falls. If approved, they are also requesting the municipality
to hold an official flag raising ceremony shortly before the convention.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council Approve the request.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
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Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the City proclaim the week of April 26 -
May 1, 2020 as "Knights of Columbus Week"in Niagara Falls and to
hold an official flag-raising ceremony shortly before the convention.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
10.9. Proclamation Request - "Fresh Air Fund Day"
The proclamation request is to recognize March 20, 2020 as "Fresh Air
Fund Day" in Niagara Falls.
This year, The Fresh Air Fund will celebrate its 144th summer of
providing New York City children with free, fun and safe summer
experiences. Since its founding in 1877, The Fresh Air Fund has
provided life-changing summer experiences for children from New York
City's underserved communities.
RECOMMENDATION - That Council approve the request.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the City proclaim March 20, 2020 as
"Fresh Air Fund Day"in Niagara Falls.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
10.10. Flag-Raising Request - Children's Mental Health Awareness Week
The Pathstone Foundation is requesting a flag-raising ceremony at the
Niagara Falls City Hall at a time suitable during the annual "Children's
Mental Health Awareness Week" during May 4th - May 8th, 2020.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the City hold a flag-raising ceremony
at the Niagara Falls City Hall at a time suitable during the annual
"Children's Mental Health Awareness Week"during May 4 - May 8th,
2020.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
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10.11. Proclamation Request - Childhood Cancer Awareness
The proclamation request is to recognize Saturday, February 15, 2020
as the 24th International Childhood Cancer Day. Further requesting,
September, 2020 as Childhood Cancer Awareness month and to send a
recommendation to illuminate the Falls to the Illumination Board.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council approve the proclamation
request to recognize Saturday, February 15, 2020 as the 24th
International Childhood Cancer Day and to recognize September 2020
as Childhood Cancer Awareness month and to further send a
recommendation to illuminate the Falls to the Illumination Board.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
10.12. Downtown BIA -Vacancies to the Downtown Board of Management
Council may determine how they would like to see the vacancies filled
as per the attached memo.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Lori Lococo that Council support the motion of the Downtown
BIA to hold a
board election at their upcoming Annual General Meeting to fill the
two (2) vacant board seats
Carried (Councillor Chris Dabrowski opposed and Councillor Carolynn
loannoni was opposed to the vote).
11. BY-LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-
law listed for Council consideration.
2020- A by-law to authorize the payment of$32,810,882.71 for General
13 - Purposes.
2020- A by-law to amend By-law No. 2006-205, which amended By-law No.
14 - 79-200, to remove the holding symbol (H) on the lands on the east side
of Emerald Avenue, north of Willick Road, to allow development of the
Chippawa West, Phase 2 Stage 5 Plan of Subdivision (AM-32/2005).
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2020- A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit a semi-detached
15 - dwelling on a portion of lands, and to recognize an existing dwelling and
add a detached dwelling, a semi-detached dwelling and a duplex
dwelling as permitted uses on the balance of the Lands (AM-2019-020).
2020- A by-law to designate Lots 66, 69, 70, 71 and 72, Registered Plan 59M-
16 - 447, not be subject to part-lot control (PLC-2019-005).
2020- A by-law to authorize the execution of a Multi-Year Governance
17 - Agreement for Joint Transit Procurements facilitated by Metrolinx.
2020- A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
18 - meeting held on the 11th day of February, 2020.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Mike Strange that the by-laws be read a first, second and
third time and passed.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
12. RATIFICATION OF IN-CAMERA
a) Ratification of In-Camera
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Vince Kerrio that effective immediately, Councillor loannoni
receive a suspension of remuneration paid to the member in respect of
her services as a member of Council for 90 days and Councillor
loannoni is removed from any board or committee she had been
appointed to by Council for the remainder of the current term of Council.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
13. NEW BUSINESS
a) Double-Direct Representation
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
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Councillor Lori Lococo that Staff come back with a report on steps
involved to get the process of"double-direct representation"for the City
and Regional Councillors in place before the next election.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
b) Fire Station #5 -Willoughby
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Staff reach out to the Station #5 Fire
Chief to guage their needs relating to their parking lot and to include
options of cost-sharing and financing.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
c) Video - "The Harder They Fall"
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that a link be placed on the City's website to
provide awareness of the video, "The Harder They Fall,"(a 4 part video
series).
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
14. ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the meeting be adjourned at 8:35 PM.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni was absent from the
vote).
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