Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
Declared interests
Councillor Lococoto any reference within F-2023-10 Operating Budget to The Niagara Falls Art Gallery
What was decided (5 motions)
5 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council approve the minutes of the January 24, 2023 meeting as presented.
Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Mona Patel
Carried Unanimously
That Council APPROVE removing tiered fines in the Downtown and Main/Ferry areas estimated to add $7,200 in revenue in 2023, instead implementing a City wide fine structure and that staff be directed to report back with necessary amendments to by-laws and Schedule of Fees. That Council APPROVE a 10% increase in parking fines estimated to add $34,400 in revenue in 2023 and that staff be directed to report back with necessary amendments to by-laws and the Schedule of Fees. That Council APPROVE a 10% increase in parking permit fees estimated to add $8,900 in revenue in 2023 and that staff be directed to report back with necessary amendments to by-laws and the Schedule of Fees. That Council APPROVE an increase in the “Summer Flat Rate Parking” from $10/day to $15-20/day estimated to add $10,000 in revenue in 2023 and that staff be directed to report back with necessary amendments to by-laws and the Schedule of Fees. That Council APPROVE adding additional on-street parking on Fallsview Boulevard fronting Casino shops during the off season estimated to add $14,400 of revenue in 2023. That Council APPROVE extending on-street parking on Victoria Avenue From Labour Day to May 24 (currently Thanksgiving to May 24 only) estimated to add $6,000 in revenue in 2023. That Council APPROVE the 2023 proposed parking budget as presented including any approved amendments from recommendations 1-6.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson, seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo
Carried Unanimously
That Council receive the correspondence for information.
Moved by Mayor Jim Diodati, seconded by Councillor Mike Strange
Carried Unanimously
That the by-laws be read a first, second and third time and passed.
Moved by Mayor Jim Diodati, seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson
Carried Unanimously
That Council adjourn the meeting at 6:13PM.
Moved by Councillor Mona Patel, seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg