03-20-2020 Niagara / MINUTES
Emergency Council Meeting
March 20, 2020 Council Chambers
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A AI) A 1:00 PM
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Diodati, Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Councillor Wayne Thomson,
Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Lori Lococo,
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
COUNCIL ABSENT: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Councillor Mike Strange
STAFF PRESENT: Tiffany Clark, Chief Jim Boutilier, Donna Jaques, Serge Felicetti, Dale Morton,
Ken Todd, Bill Matson, Heather Ruzylo
Sergeant in Arms: John Hiltz
1 CALL TO ORDER
2 DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made
for the current Council Meeting at this time.
No disclosure of pecuniary interests were reported.
3 MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) COVID-19 and its Impact: Update Council on issues related to business
continuity.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Campbell that the "Payment Relief Measures"be
implemented as described as follows:
Waive penalty charges for current year taxes (billed in 2020) until June
30th
•Waive penalty charges for current year water bills (billed in 2020) until
June 30th
•Waive penalty charges for current year accounts receivable (billed in
2020) until June 30th
•Continue to process Pre-Authorized Payments (PAPs) for taxes and
water
•No penalties for ratepayers for withdrawing from PAPs until June 30th
-No NSF charges for payments that are returned until June 30th
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.No disconnection of water services to June 30th
And furthermore, that staff come back with a report on unpaid tax
interest due prior to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni and Councillor Mike
Strange were absent from the vote).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Staff report back with more information
on electronic participation for future meetings.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni and Councillor Mike
Strange were absent from the vote).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the presentation of the CAO regarding
the City's response to COVID-19 be received and the following
recommendations within the presentation be adopted:
•Council endorse the COV/D-19 response measures already
implemented by staff.
•The payment mitigation measures outlined in this report be approved.
•The Delegation of Authority Bylaw be approved.
•The Bylaw amending the Procedural Bylaw allowing for electronic
meetings be approved.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni and Councillor Mike
Strange were absent from the vote).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council direct Staff to create a page
on the City's website reporting the businesses that are open and
available for business.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni and Councillor Mike
Strange were absent from the vote).
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council direct Staff to come back with
any necessary budget discussions/updates at a future meeting.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni and Councillor Mike
Strange were absent from the vote).
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BY-LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-
law listed for Council consideration.
Being a by-law to make amendments to the Procedure By-law.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that by-law 2020-24 be read a first, second
and third time and passed.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni and Councillor Mike
Strange were absent from the vote).
Being a by-law to delegate powers and duties to the Mayor and Chief
Administrative Officer during the Covid-19 Pandemic and to make
amendments to the Procedure By-law.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the by-law 2020-25 be read a first,
second and third time and passed.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni and Councillor Mike
Strange were absent from the vote).
A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
meeting held on the 20th day of March, 2020.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
Councillor Wayne Thomson that the Confirmatory Bylaw (By-law 2020-
26) be read a first, second and third time and passed.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni and Councillor Mike
Strange were absent from the vote).
4 ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Lori Lococo, Seconded by
Councillor Chris Dabrowski that the meeting be adjourned at 2:26 PM.
Carried Unanimously (Councillor Carolynn loannoni and Councillor Mike
Strange were absent from the vote).
Mayor
City Clerk
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