MINUTES City Council Meeting Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Council Chambers 5:00 PM
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Kim Craitor, Councillor Carolynn Ioannoni, Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Joyce Morocco, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, and Councillor Wayne Thomson
COUNCIL ABSENT:
COUNCIL LATE:
1 IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL 4:30 P.M.
a) Property Matter/Education
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn Ioannoni, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council enter into an In Camera session of Council.
Carried Unanimously
2 CALL TO ORDER
a) O Canada sung by Kylie Zwierschke
3 ADOPTION OF MINUTES`
a) Minutes of August 14, 2018.
b) Minutes of Special Council Meeting, September 17, 2018
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn Ioannoni, Seconded by Councillor Joyce Morocco that the minutes of August 14, 2018 and September 17, 2018 be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
4 DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made
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for the current Council Meeting at this time.
a) Councillor Ioannoni indicated a conflict to cheque number 419139 made payable to herself, cheque numbers 418399 and 418919 made out to a member of her family.
b) Councillor Pietrangelo indicated a conflict to wire transfers made to the Niagara Catholic District School Board, his employer, 00175-0008, 00181-0002, 00176-0004, 00169-0003 and 00181-0003.
c) Councillor Strange indicated a conflict to cheque numbers 418323 and 418780, made payable to himself.
d) Councillor Kerrio indicated a conflict to matters on the agenda related to Board houses, PBD-2018-51.
e) Mayor Diodati indicated a pecuniary conflict to cheque numbers 418544, 419328 and 420232 made payable to himself.
f) Councillor Morocco indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque numbers 418322 and 418722 made payable to herself.
5 MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Mayor Diodati recognized Councillors Craitor and Morocco for their years of service to the City of Niagara Falls and presented them with gifts.
b) Mayor Diodati offered condolences to Don Johnson; Peter Maves, father of Regional Councillor Bart Maves; Garnet Roy Cannon a retired firefighter; Carole Janie Alexander mother of firefighter Richard Alexander; Margaret Young mother of Laurie Bitner, city employee; Bruce Douglas Green a retired platoon chief; Elise May McCauley mother of Don McCauley district Chief of Station 6; Anna Lachance mother in law of Roger Pigeon, fire services; Roland Maves, father of Jim Maves from Transportation Services; and to the family of Anne Angelone former Regional Councillor.
c) Mayor Diodati expressed his appreciation to the community for the continued support and to the members of Council for the representing him at numerous grand openings and various events.
6 DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
Page 2 of 23 City Council November 13, 2018 a) Council Recognition
Mayor Diodati recognized the following residents for their accomplishments. Councillor Strange presented the awards.
• Shelley Gautier – UCI Para Cycling Road World Champion • George & Liz Najbert – Canada Games 65+ Mixed Doubles Tennis Champions • Tatum and Carlyn McLean – Dance World Cup European Champions b) Boarding House Study
Dana Anderson, lead consultant with MHBC Planning, along with Kelly Martel made a brief presentation to Council.
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PBD-2018-51 - Boarding House Interim Control By-law Study
The report recommends that Council endorse the preferred option to control and regulate boarding houses within the City and that planning and licencing documents are brought forward to a future meeting for Council’s consideration.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that public meetings be held and stakeholders be included for input as well as all agencies for their opinion on options Council is facing; and that this be advertised on the City's website.
Motion Carried with Councillor Ioannoni opposed and Councillor Kerrio declaring a conflict. c) Ludzy Celebrity Roast
Steve Ludzik informed Council of the upcoming roast, November 30th at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council support the event and purchase a table.
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Carried Unanimously
7 PLANNING MATTERS
a) Public Meeting AM-2018-020, Zoning By-law Amendment Application Part of Lot 3, Broken Front Concession ( Welland River) Applicant: City of Niagara Falls Proposal: Proposed Single Detached Dwelling
Background Report: PBD-2018-65
The report recommends the following:
That Council approve the City initiated Zoning By-law amendment application to have the intended and previously approved rear yard depth and side yard width regulations applied to a portion of the lands to govern the development of a single detached dwelling; and
Council pass the amending by-law appearing in Council’s agenda to implement the intended regulations.
The Public meeting was Closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
b) Public Meeting 26T-11-2018-001 & AM-2018-005 Forestview Draft Plan of Subdivision and Official Plan and Zoning By- law Amendment Application 7625 Garner Road and 8990 and 9098 McLeod Applicant: River Realty Development ( 1976) Inc. Agent: Upper Canada Consulting ( Craig Rohe)
Background Report: PBD-2018-67
The report recommends the following:
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1. That the application to amend the Official Plan (Garner South Secondary Plan) be approved as detailed in this report;
2. That the application to amend the Zoning By-law be approved as detailed in this report;
3. That the Forestview Plan of Subdivision be draft approved subject to the conditions in the attached Appendix A;
4. 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;
5. 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
6. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Subdivision Agreement and any required documents to allow for the future registration of the subdivision when all matters are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
John Mestek, representing River Realty, 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 Joyce Morocco, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously c) Public Meeting 26CD-11-2018-09, Proposed Plan of Condominium ( Standard) 7711 Green Vista Gate Applicant: Upper Vista Niagara Falls Development Corp. c/o Carol Han Agent: David Tang, Partner - Miller Thomson, LLP
Background Report: PBD-2018-71
The report recommends the following:
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1. That the Standard Plan of Condominium for 7711 Green Vista Gate be draft approved subject to the conditions in Appendix A;
2. 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;
3. 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
4. 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.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Joyce Morocco that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
8 REPORTS
a) F-2018-31 - Monthly Tax Receivables Report- July
The report recommends that Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information purposes.
b) F-2018-32 - Monthly Tax Receivables Report - August
The report recommends that Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information purposes.
c) F-2018-33 - Monthly Tax Receivables Report - September
The report recommends that Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information purposes.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
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Councillor Wayne Campbell that reports F-2018-31, F-2018-32 & F- 2018-33 be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously d) F-2018-34 - Municipal Accounts
The report recommends that Council approve the municipal accounts totaling $91,576,795.34 for period July 26, 2018 to October 24, 2018.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously e) F-2018-35 - Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Under Section 357 and 358 of The Municipal Act, 2001
The report recommends that Council approve the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes on the various accounts per the attached summary and granted to the property owners listed.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Joyce Morocco that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously f) 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 Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that report IS-2018-02 be deferred to the next meeting.
Carried Unanimously g) MW-2018-23 - N.S. & T Trail and Signage Project
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The report recommends the following:
That staff be directed to work with the Canadian Railroad Historical Association (Niagara Division) to develop a signage plan for the N.S. & T. Trail to acknowledge the history of the former railway, and further,
That funding for the phased implementation of the N.S. & T. Trail Project be referred for consideration in the 2019 Capital Budget.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously h) MW-2018-24 - Intelligent Incident Cameras ( Dash Cameras) Municipal Vehicles
The report recommends that Council authorize the purchase of twenty- seven (27) Intelligent Incident Cameras (dashboard cameras) for municipal fleet for the 2018/2019 winter season from the Winter Special Purpose Reserve fund at an upset limit of $44,395.00.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Kim Craitor that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously i) MW-2018-25 -Bukator Drive and Rapids View Drive - Sewer Separation Project Update
The report recommends that this report be received by Council and that staff be directed to proceed with the next steps as outlined.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Joyce Morocco that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously j) MW-2018-26 - Kalar Road Widening Dedication
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The report recommends the following:
That the future 3m road widening on the west side of Kalar Road be deeded to the City of Niagara Falls at no cost with the exception of any related legal fees for processing and registration of the widening,
That the Mayor, City Clerk and City Solicitor be authorized to execute the necessary documents and agreements necessary to complete the land transfer.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell that the report be approved as recommended; with a friendly amendment that a letter of thanks be sent to Mark Basciano, Mountainview Homes.
Carried Unanimously k) MW-2018-27 - New South End Bulk Water Station
The report recommends the following:
That Council authorize staff to commence the engineering design of an additional new bulk water station to be located in the south end of the City.
That the 2018 Capital Budget be amended to include funding to support this investigation.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Carolynn Ioannoni that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously l) MW-2018-28 - Robinson St. Bridge Removal and Municipal Class EA Projects
The report recommends the following:
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That the 2018 Capital Budget be amended to provide funding for the engineering associated with the removal of the Robinson Street Bridge over the former CP rail line;
That funding for the removal of the bridge be considered in the 2019 Capital Budget; and
That funding for the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the reconstruction of Robinson Street (Stanley to east limit) including the reinstatement of an accessible pedestrian link to Victoria Park is referred to the 2019 Capital Budget for consideration.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously m) PBD-2018-66 - PLC-2018-005, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control Lot 67, 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 Lot 67, Registered Plan 59M-447, as exempt from Part Lot Control for a period of two years.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Joyce Morocco that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously n) PBD-2018-68 - Matters Arising from Municipal Heritage Committee, 2018 Designated Property Grant. Repointing of Small Stone Building. 2358 Portage Road
The report recommends that Council approve the alteration and Designated Property Grant for the repointing of the mortar on the small
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stone building at the Halfway, as it will assist the further preservation of the building.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously o) PBD-2018-69 - Information Report related to B-2018-005 & DB-2018- 003. Applicant: Habitat for Humanity. Proposal: Future Residential Development
The report recommends that for the information of Council.
Frank DeLuca, representing his family, expressed concern with the process and asked for reconsideration of the deeming by-law affecting his property.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Kim Craitor to allow Frank DeLuca to speak.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn Ioannoni, Seconded by Councillor Kim Craitor that the report be approved.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn Ioannoni, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell refer to staff to consult with lawyers and report back to Council with information about the deeming by-law.
Carried Unanimously p) PBD-2018-70 - SPC-2017-019, Application for Site Plan Approval, 6740 Marshall Road. Owner: LKQ Canada Auto Parts Inc.
Rocky Vacca &/or Margaret Piroski would like to address Council with respect to this report and impact the subject property has on the neighbouring farm operations.
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The report recommends that City Council approve the Site Plan to allow the construction of a building addition as approved by the Committee of Adjustment.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
q) R&C-2018-16 - 2019 Niagara Falls Canada Day Celebration
The report recommends that for the consideration of Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn Ioannoni, Seconded by Councillor Joyce Morocco that the report be approved and the Niagara Falls Canada Day Celebration remain in Downtown Niagara Falls.
Carried Unanimously
9 COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
a) Town of Fort Erie and City of St. Catharines Resolutions - The Right of Passage Act resolution was passed and Council asked that it be circulated to the area municipalities for information and support.
RECOMMENDATION: For Council Information, refer to staff.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kim Craitor, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell that the communication be referred to staff.
Carried Unanimously
b) Community of Sant' Egidio -A request to proclaim November 30, 2018 as " Cities for Life - Cities against the Death Penalty".
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange to receive and file the communication.
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Carried Unanimously c) Town of Pelham - Has endorsed a Notice of Motion re: NPCA Board and requested that it be circulated to Council for endorsement and support.
RECOMMENDATION:For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson to receive and file the communication.
Carried Unanimously d) Jewish Festival - Request for a waiver of fees to close a section of Allendale Avenue to facilitate the fireworks display during Jewish Festival which took place October 9, 2018.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimously e) Royal Canadian Legion - Parade of Veterans for District Convention taking place Sept 30, 2018 and the Legion is requesting a waiver of fees road Closure.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimously f) Correspondence from the Township of Amaranth - A resolutions was passed re: Licensing Process to take water for Commercial Water Bottling Facilities and circulated to all municipalities for information.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that Council support the resolution.
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Carried Unanimously g) Recycling Council of Ontario - Request that October 15-21, 2018 be 'officially' proclaimed as "Waste Reduction Week in Canada". Correspondence was shared with the Recyling Council of Ontario that Council was not meeting until after the affected dates, however an official proclamation would be appreciated.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimously h) Weinman Limited - has requested a noise exemption for construction work to be carried out along the QEW @ Lundy’s Lane and at McLeod Road starting in mid November for a limited number of days.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by Councillor Joyce Morocco that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimously i) PH Canada - November 2018 be proclaimed as " Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month" in the City of Niagara Falls.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimously j) Latvian 100 Event - Request for a proclamation to commemorate their Centennial Anniversary on November 17, 2018 which is being held at the Crown Plaza.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimously k) Town of Aurora - adopted a resolution regarding the Greenbelt Protection and requested it be circulated to area municipalities for information.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimously l) Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority - Policy document has been forwarded to area municipalities for information.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that Council receive and file the correspondence.
Carried Unanimously m) City of Thorold Correspondence - adopted a resolution re: NPCA Supervisor Appointment.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio that the communication be received for information.
Carried Unanimously n) Niagara Region Correspondence - Resolution supported re: Universal Support Person Pass, Inter-Municipal Transit Service; and circulated to area municipalities for information.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the communication be received.
Carried Unanimously o) Niagara Region Metis Council - Louis Riel Day celebrations, request for flag raising from November 9-19, 2018.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimously p) Niagara Region - Passed recommendations re: Regional Incentive Delivery and Eligibility in 2019; and asked that it be forwarded to all local municipalities.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Campbell that the communication be received for information.
Carried Unanimously q) Niagara Region - 2017 Reserve Water and Wastewater Treatment Capacities
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio that the communication be received for information.
Carried Unanimously r) Niagara Regional Housing -Copy of the Niagara Regional Housing Quarterly Report, April 1 - June 30, 2018.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Vince Kerrio, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell that the communication be received.
Carried Unanimously s) Vista Pyrotechnics - requesting approval for the annual New Year's Eve fireworks display at the Skylon tower.
RECOMMENDATION: For the approval of Council, subject to the appropriate insurance requirements.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Joyce Morocco that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimously t) Niagara Parks Commission - In order for the NPC to obtain their Special Occasion Permit for their New Year's Eve Show, they are looking to City Council to declare the event as one of municipal significance.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimously u) The Bridgeton Group Inc. - A New Paradigm in Affordable Seniors Living, a possible solution to waiting lists.
RECOMMENDATION: Refer to Staff
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Campbell that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimously v) Matthew Daniele Memorial - Request for Council support in the amount of $500 ( cost of purchasing a table). The event took place November 3, 2018 at John-Michael's Banquet Centre.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Council purchase a table for the event.
Carried Unanimously w) CARP – Canadian Association for Retired Persons, is requesting that Council establish an Age-Friendly Niagara Falls Citizens Advisory Committee (or “Older Adult Advisory Committee”), and that the executive board of CARP Niagara Chapter 31 participate on said committee.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Carolynn Ioannoni, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimously x) Project SHARE - Requesting the use of 3 City buses and the waiver fees on December 1st and 2nd for their North vs.South Canadian Tire and Food Basics Challenge.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimously y) Girls Night Out, sponsored by Positive Living Niagara: This special event will be taking place on Saturday November 24, 2018 “Cat and Monkey Events”, 4548 Queen Street. The event is expecting to attract 50 to 70 guests in an effort to support the LGBT community. The request of Council is to recognize the evening as a public event of municipal significance in order to obtain a Special Occasion Liquor Licence from the AGCO.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the communication be approved; being that this is a non-profit organization.
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Carried Unanimously
z) Niagara District Airport – External Auditor, Dan Pilon, Niagara District Airport CEO, is requesting that the external auditor, namely Crawford Smith & Swallow, be retained for another year.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Joyce Morocco that the communication be approved.
Carried Unanimously
10 RATIFICATION OF IN CAMERA
a) L-2018-07 - Reilly Street End, Fortis Ontario Inc. Hydro Lines. John Bevan Lease
The report recommends the following:
That the City accept an Application for Permit to Construct from the Lessee, John Bevan, of part of the Reilly Street road allowance, for the construction of a dwelling within the permitted area of the leased lands, as illustrated in yellow on the attachment to this Report.
That in the event that the Lessee of part of the Reilly Street road allowance does not wish to proceed with the Application for Permit to Construct as set out in Recommendation 1 above, the City refund the Lessee the rent paid by him to the City, pursuant to the Lease, in the amount of $21,827.56.
That the City enter into a formal easement with Fortis Ontario Inc. over the City owned lands.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio that the actions from the In Camera session of November 13, 2018 be ratified.
Carried Unanimously
BY-LAWS The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by- law listed for Council consideration.
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Strange that the by-laws be given a first reading. Carried Unanimously
2018-117 A by-law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 131 to the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan (AM-2017-010)
2018-118 A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit an apartment building and townhouse dwellings on the Lands and to repeal By-law No. 2008- 83 (AM-2017-010).
2018-119 A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the development of two apartment dwellings on part of the Lands, to protect a wooded gully on balance of the Lands and to repeal By-law No. 2011-143 (AM-2017- 014).
2018-120 A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit apartment dwellings on the Lands (AM2018-013).
2018-121 A by-law to amend By-law Nos. 395, 1966 and 79-200, to permit a single detached dwelling and to protect a Provincially Significant Wetland on the Lands and to repeal By-law No. 2018-94 (AM-2018- 020).
2018-123 A by-law to designate Lot 67, Registered Plan 59M-447, not be subject to part-lot control (PLC-2018-005).
2018-122 A by-law to designate a portion of the property known as 2358 Portage Road, also known as “The Halfway” being a part of PIN 64274-0307 (LT) and being further described as Part of Township Lot 24 Stamford designated as Part 1 & 2 on 59R16232; the City of Niagara Falls, to be of cultural heritage value and interest.
2018-124 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
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municipal by-laws.
2018-125 A by-law to amend By-law No. 80-114, being a by-law to designate private roadways as fire routes along which no parking of vehicles shall be permitted.
2018-126 A by-law to authorize the execution of an Amending Agreement with the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (formerly the Minister of Economic Development and Growth), respecting amendments to the original Agreement regarding the Summer Company program
2018-127 A by-law to permanently close part of a highway being part of Warren Woods Avenue.
2018-128 A by-law to amend By-law 2017-146 that adopted a Schedule of Meetings.
2018-129 A by-law to authorize the payment of $91,576,795.34 for General Purposes
2018-130 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 13th day of November, 2018.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Campbell that the by-laws be given a second and third reading. Carried Unanimously
11 NEW BUSINESS
a) Huron Street
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that the property matter with Mr. Peter Merola be referred to staff to solve.
Carried Unanimously
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ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that staff have the claim for 6850 Imperial Court reconsidered by the adjuster and report to Council.
Carried Unanimously c) Claim
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Paul Lemiere's claim be referred back to the adjuster to be reconsidered.
Carried Unanimously d) 4981 Homewood Avenue
that the $19,000 water bill received by the home owner be referred to staff to report back to Council with an explanation.
Carried Unanimously e) Chippawa Waste Water Treatment Facility
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo that Councillor Morocco be kept updated on the project.
Carried Unanimously f) Subdivision Markers
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio that staff report back with options on maintenance of subdivision markers; including future and existing markers and a future policy.
Carried Unanimously g) Regional Councillors
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by
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Councillor Vince Kerrio that the Regional Councillors be invited to a future Council meeting.
Carried Unanimously
12 ADJOURNMENT
a) Adjournment
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Joyce Morocco, Seconded by Councillor Kim Craitor that the Council meeting be adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Carried Unanimously
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