MINUTES City Council Meeting Tuesday, June 23, 2020, Council Chambers (via Zoom app) at 1:00 PM. COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Wayne Thomson, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Chris Dabrowski. Councillor Carolynn Ioannoni (via Zoom app). COUNCIL ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Alex Herlovitch, Kathy Moldenhauer, Tiffany Clark, Serge Felicetti, Mat Bilodeau, Jo Zambito, Erik Nickel, Carla Stout, Ed Lustig, Trent Dark, Heather Ruzylo (via Zoom app). Ken Todd and Bill Matson (Present in Council Chambers) 1. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL - 12:00 PM 1.1. Resolution to go In-Camera ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council enter into an In-Camera session. Carried Unanimously 2. CALL TO ORDER O Canada - Performed by: Keaton Tye (piano player), Aidan Tye, Isak Caverson and Grace Caverson 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3.1. Council Minutes of June 2, 2020. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio that the minutes of June 2, 2020 be approved as recommended. Page 1 of 24 City Council June 23, 2020 Carried Unanimously 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 Vince Kerrio indicated a pecuniary interest to the following agenda items: • 10.16 - Fallsview BIA/Lundy's Lane BIA - Tax Deferral Request • 10.17 - Fallsview BIA - Proposed 2020 Budget • 10.18 - Fallsview BIA Correspondence • 10.20 - Victoria Centre BIA - Request for Street Closure to Accomodate Patio Openings b) Councillor Victor Pietrangelo indicated a pecuniary interest to the following agenda items: • PBD-2020-39 (Own property in vicinity). • 10.9 - Chestnut Oak - Significant Community Tree (NCDSB is his employer) • By-law 2020-57 - AM-2019-019. 5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences on the passing of Joanne Mallaley, sister-in-law of Kevin Mallaley, from our Municipal Works Department and Rudy Mascarin, husband of Pat Mascarin of The Park in the City Committee. b) Mayor Diodati shared the following COVID-19 Good News stories/updates: • Official opening of Tourism in Ontario o Took place in Niagara Falls o Welcomed Minister Lisa MacLeod o Attended by Councillors Thomson, Dabrowski, Strange o Successful weekend/ measured & safe approach ▪ Epidemiologists ▪ Anti-microbial ▪ UV light & hydrogen peroxide mist ▪ Infrared thermometers o Safetoplay.ca o Patios Page 2 of 24 City Council June 23, 2020 • Virtual ribbon cuttings o Highlighting businesses as they open back up o Our Business Development Department website for local businesses: buylocal.niagarafallsbusiness.ca o There you can submit a business to be highlighted o Using social media to let everyone know as they open up o Letting the public know of re-opening protocols in place • 2nd Grocery Giveaway o More than 500 people served each time o 50lbs of food per person o Project SHARE volunteers o Spearheaded by Councillor Campbell c) Mayor Diodati discussed the "Mayor's Back to Business COVID Recovery Team": 2 reports have been produced: 1. Mayor’s Back to Business Organizational Response Plan to COVID • Details a phased-in approach to re-opening city-services 2. Mayor’s Back to Business Recovery Plan for City Services and Facilities • Facilities and staff • Seize opportunities with technology • Create/ revise policies • Collaborate with community partners and businesses • Economic recovery plan • Explore new ideas about cities and their function in future Action items coming forward for Council actions & decisions • Most recent openings, include: • Splash pads and wading pools • Bookings on active sports-fields • Pools July 1st • niagarafalls.ca for all openings and details d) Mayor Diodati recognized the recent installation of the Rainbow Crosswalk: • Request last summer by community advocate Falynn Shaw • Council approved in January • Inclusivity/ diversity • Installation on Thursday—during Pride month • First municipally endorsed/ completed Rainbow Crosswalk in Page 3 of 24 City Council June 23, 2020 Niagara Region • Made with long-lasting thermoplastic materials, low-maintenance finish • Thank you to the Downtown BIA for their support • Also attended by Councillor Wayne Campbell and Lori Lococo e) Mayor Diodati recognized an upcoming event: Community Crew Charity 100K: • Councillors Mike Strange and Victor Pietrangelo • Will be running a combined 100 kilometers for charity • As we collectively approach 100th day of physical distancing • Saturday, June 27th • To support children impacted by food insecurity in our Region • Directly supports Project SHARE in Niagara Falls • Donations of food or funds accepted • communitycrew.ca/100challenge f) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 1:00 PM. 6. PRESENTATIONS 6.1. Transit Update Carla Stout, Manager of Transit Operations, provided a Transit Recovery Presentation to Council. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that Council receive the presentation made by Carla Stout, Manager of Transit Operations. Carried Unanimously 6.2. Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee MYAC provided Council with a year-end update as detailed in memo attached. Jim Mitchinson Scholarship Award Via a pre-recorded video, Shreeya Patel, Waheebah Ahmed, Co-Chairs of MYAC and Waahibah Ahmed, Vice-Chair of MYAC made a cheque presentation to Pranav Parakh from AN Myer, the scholarship recipient. Page 4 of 24 City Council June 23, 2020 ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Mike Strange, Seconded by Councillor Chris Dabrowski that Council receive the presentation from MYAC. Carried Unanimously 7. PLANNING MATTERS 7.1. PBD-2020-25 AM-2019-024, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 6622 and 6660 McLeod Road Proposal: Four, 3 Storey Apartment Buildings with a Total of 60 Units Applicant: M5V Inc. (Sherard McQueen) The report recommends the following: 1. That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application to rezone the land a site specific Residential Apartment 5C Density (R5C) zone to permit four, 3-storey apartment buildings with a total of 60 units, subject to the regulations outline in this report. 2. that interested abutting residents be consulted during the site plan process. Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building and Development, gave an overview of the background report PBD-2020-25. Kim Craitor, resident of 7324 Nathan Crescent, spoke in favour of the development. Heather Sewell, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the staff report. The Public Meeting was closed. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Vince Kerrio that the report be approved as recommended and that the amending by-law restrict the building height to 10.75 metres. Carried Unanimously Page 5 of 24 City Council June 23, 2020 7.2. PBD-2020-30 AM-2019-026, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 5906, 5916 and 5928-5930 Dunn Street Proposal: 6 Storey, 102 Unit Apartment Building Applicant: 2708414 Ontario Inc. (Harinder Gahir) Agent: Emilio Raimondo, Raimondo and Associates Architects The report recommends that Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application to rezone the lands a site specific Residential Apartment 5C Density (R5C) zone to permit a 6 storey, 102 unit apartment building, subject to the regulations outlined in this report. Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building and Development, gave an overview of the background report PBD-2020-30. Emilio Raimondo, representing the agent, spoke in support of the staff report. Harinder Gahir, representing the applicant, was standing by to speak if necessary, however, was not called on. The Public Meeting was closed. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wayne Thomson, Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously 7.3. PBD-2020-26 AM-2019-025, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 5933-5939 and 5975 McLeod Road Proposal: 7 Storey, 104 Unit Apartment Building Applicant: PES Holding Inc. (Preston Shorey) Agent: Michael Allen, ACK Architects The report recommends the following: 1. That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application to rezone the lands a site specific Residential Apartment 5E Density (R5E) zone to permit a 7 storey, 104 unit apartment building subject to providing a minimum of 1.25 parking spaces per dwelling unit and the other regulations outlined in this report; Page 6 of 24 City Council June 23, 2020 and 2. That Council approve the request to pass a by-law to deem Lots 35, 26 and 37 and Part of Lot 34,Plan 67 to not be in a plan of subdivision and that this by-law be placed on Council's agenda at the same time as the amending zoning by-law. Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building and Development, gave an overview of the background report PBD-2020-26. Michael Allen , representing the agent, spoke in favour of the development and shared the applicant's presentation. The Public Meeting was closed. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Chris Dabrowski, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson that the report be approved as recommended with the amendment to permit a minimum of 1.23 parking spaces per dwelling unit. Carried Unanimously 7.4. PBD-2020-36 AM-2020-004, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 4189 Stanley Avenue and 5507 and 5513 Fraser Avenue Proposal: Use of Existing Building for a Place of Worship Applicant: Jason Brouwer, Brouwer Architecture (on behalf of Wellandport URC Missions) The report recommends the following: 1. That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application to add site specific regulations to the Prestige Industrial (PI) zoning of the property to permit the existing building to be used as a place of worship and to recognize existing site conditions, as outlined in this report. 2. That Council approve the request to pass a by-law to deem Lots 25, 26, 44, 45, 46 and 47, Plan 31, not be in a plan of subdivision and that this by-law be placed on Council's agenda at the same time as the amending zoning by-law.