City Council

THAT Council enter into an In-Camera session.

THAT Council approve the minutes of the March 21, 2023 meeting as presented.

THAT Council appoint Councillor Victor Pietrangelo as Acting Chair at the next scheduled Council meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Mayor Diodati's absence.

THAT Council receive the presentation by David Adames and April Jeffs for information.

THAT Council support the request to ask residents for donations for Ukraine by contributing to the "AMD for Hope" event on Wednesday, April 19, 2023; AND FURTHERMORE, THAT a donation box be placed at City Hall in the lobby to accept donations.

THAT Council receive and file report FIR-2023-02, in support of Camp Molly.

That Council approve the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment as detailed in this report to permit the conversion of the existing Optimist Club building for commercial use and to permit the construction of a separate building for commercial uses, subject to the regulations and recommendations outlined in this report; AND FURTHERMORE, THAT Council approve the inclusion of twelve (12) additional trees and provide for the removal of one of the garbage bins; AND FURTHERMORE, that residents be included in the site plan process which will include discussions about the living wall and the height of the trees.

That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment to rezone the property to a site specific Residential Low Density Grouped Multiple Dwelling (R4) zone as detailed in this report to permit eighteen (18) stacked townhouse units within one (1) four-storey building on the subject lands, subject to the regulations outlined in this report, and conditional on the applicant registering an easement across 6633 McLeod Road and 6645 McLeod Road to facilitate the proposed shared driveway. That the amending zoning by-law include a Holding (H) provision to require the submission of a landscape and tree survey plan to the satisfaction of the City and a shared driveway be established through a consent application; AND, 3. That Council direct staff to allow the neighbours to be a part of the site plan process.

That Report MW-2023-09 regarding the private water and sewer service line warranty program offered by AMO-LAS be received for information; and further, That Council authorize the General Manager of Municipal Works/City Engineer to enter into an agreement with Service Line Warranties of Canada, Inc., attached as Appendix A to Report MW-2023-09, to offer the private water and sewer service line warranty program to City of Niagara Falls residents.

That Council award Contract 2023-504-19, Fern Ave., Marieclaude Ave., and Jordan Ave. Watermain Replacements, to the lowest compliant bidder, Cotton Inc. , in the amount of $2,327,509.90 + HST . That Council approve a 2023 capital budget amendment for this project (Fern Ave, Marieclaude Ave & Jordan Ave Watermain Replacements, W57-20) in the amount of $600,000 , with $100,000 to be funded from the Water Capital Special Purpose Reserve and $500,000 to be funded from the Wastewater Capital Special Purpose Reserve. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreements.

That Council approve the single source purchase request of eighteen (18) parking pay and display machines from Cale Systems (Precise ParkLink) at an estimated cost of $162, 568 ($9,031 per unit).

Council receive this report and direct staff to initiate the proposed amendment for the subject sites as outlined in this report.

That Council adopt the Honourary Street Naming By-law with the policy attached as Schedule “A” to the by-law.

In the event that Council determines it is in the best interest of the public to do so, that a portion of Cook's Mills Road being Parts 2 to 5 inclusive, Plan 59R-17616 (the "Subject Lands"), which Plan is attached as Schedule "A", be permanently closed and declared surplus to the City's needs. That Council authorize staff to obtain an appraisal to value the Subject Lands for potential sale. That any sale of the Subject Lands be conditional upon the lands being merged in title with abutting lands. That the City Solicitor and Chief Administrative Officer, or their designate, is authorized to execute all documentation and take whatever steps necessary to carry out Recommendations 1, 2 and 3.

In the event that Council determines it is in the best interest of the public to do so, that the City enter into an Encroachment Agreement respecting the partial dwelling, stairs and enclosure onto Hickson Avenue with Chun Pin Chang and Tieng Huynh, the future owners of 4457 Ferguson Street (the "Subject Lands") in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. That Council approve an annual fee of $200.00 for the first year to be payable by the Encroaching owners to the City during the term of the Encroachment Agreement. That the City Solicitor and Chief Administrative Officer, or their designate, are authorized to execute the required Encroachment Agreement. That the City Solicitor is authorized to register the Encroachment Agreement on title to 4457 Ferguson Street and the applicable parcel for the affected portion of Hickson Avenue in the Land Registry Office at the future owners' expense.

THAT Council approve Item #10.1 through to and including Item #10.10.

THAT Council receive and file for information; THAT Council request that staff consider the option of unveiling the Children's Memorial Garden at the same time as the Canada Day celebration; THAT staff consider various parking options to address the volume; THAT Council direct staff to have some activities available for all, including those with accessibility issues; THAT the Niagara Regional Police be invited to attend; AND THAT staff consider the option of a smaller version of the parade along the Hawlage Trail for future events.

THAT Council direct staff to review the resolution and to come back to Council with a more condensed version that could be supported by staff.

THAT Council receive and file Items #11.1, #11.2, #11.3 and #11.6.

That Council support the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) motion by passing the template motion thus informing Enbridge Gas and other Provincial policymakers of the City's objection during their time of industry consultation.

That Council approve the extension of the Noise By-law on Sunday, August 6, 2023 to allow for outdoor music from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM at 7068 Coach Drive for an outdoor wedding.

That Council approve an extension of the Noise By-law to 11:30 PM for the Annual SPN Slo-Pitch Tournament and Street Dance to be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023.

That Council approve the amendment to Schedule 4 in By-law No. 2004-105 as amended by: By-laws 2005-73, 2007-28 and 2014-155 to extend the Noise By-law to 11:00 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 5810 Ferry Street and 5943 Sylvia Place both known as Niagara Falls History Museum and Niagara Falls Exchange.

THAT direction to staff be given on options of declaring some city buildings as surplus and THAT staff be directed to report back to Council on the matter; AND THAT there be direction to staff regarding the collective bargaining process.

THAT Council waive the procedural by-law to allow for new business items to be brought forward for discussion.

THAT Council direct staff to connect with the program coordinator of Period Promise (United Way initiative that addresses period poverty by providing free period products in facilities across the region), so that the City may support this initiative in the month of May.

THAT Council direct staff to accept the fee waiver application for Crazy Macaws Bike Night and to allow it to be reviewed by Council at the May 9th, 2023 Council meeting.

THAT staff be asked to initiate a community focus group comprised of concerned residents, City Staff, and representatives from Walker Industries to address the key issues with the quarry application to ensure transparency, input, communication and consensus.

THAT Council direct staff to provide an update as to whether a peer review was received regarding Upper's Quarry and if so, that the first findings be released.

THAT the by-laws be read a first, second and third time and passed.

THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 10:05 PM.