PRESENT:
This meeting was held via Video Conference due to COVID-19 and public health concerns and was able to be viewed via Livestream on the Town's website.
Lord Mayor Betty Disero, Councillors: Al Bisback, Gary Burroughs, Clare Cameron (4:07 pm), Wendy Cheropita, Sandra O'Connor, Erwin Wiens (4:11 pm), John Wiens,
REGRETS:
Councillor Norm Arsenault
STAFF:
Marnie Cluckie Chief Administrative Officer
Sheldon Randall Director of Operations
Kyle Freeborn Director of Corporate Services
Rick Wilson Manager of Planning
Nick Ruller Fire Chief
Kevin Turcotte Manager of Parks & Recreation
Amy Bush Recording Secretary
Colleen Hutt Acting Town Clerk
Kristina Toppazzini By-Law Officer - Urban Forestry
Brett Ruck Irrigation & Drainage Superintendent
OTHERS:
Gerry
MEDIA:
CALL TO ORDER
Lord Mayor Betty Disero called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
O'CANADA
FOCUS STATEMENT
Councillor Gary Burroughs
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The following members wished to speak under New Business: Councillors: John Wiens, Gary Burroughs and Sandra O'Connor
Moved by Councillor Al Bisback, seconded by Councillor Wendy Cheropita that the agenda be adopted, as amended.
- resolution #1, APPROVED, AS AMENDED.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
No conflicts of interest were declared at this time.
TREE APPEAL - 4:00 P.M.
(1) 318 Niagara Blvd - Peter & Laurie Nixon
Kristina visited property on August 18, 2021. The tree is a Hornbeam tree, it is very large and may have outgrown it’s space, but was in good condition.
Peter and Laurie Nixon stated on August 23, 2021 Kristina denied request for removal of tree. Agreed tree is healthy. Hornbeam or Ironwood tree, planted 15 years ago, 5 feet from house foundation. When planted they relied on landscaper to plant a tall tree that didn’t fill out, and that is not what they got. They cannot see out the front windows of house, they have to have lights on from dawn to dusk. Feels gloomy and undermines efforts of being mindful of energy consumption. Branches are only inches from the windows and they get pretty big wind gusts where branches hit the windows. He would like to replace with as tall and mature an emerald cedar as they can find. Not sure if it would be in the exact location based on stump removal.
Moved by Councillor Sandra O'Connor, seconded by Councillor Gary Burroughs that Council approve the staff recommendation not to remove the tree at 318 Niagara Boulevard subject to review by an arborist regarding pruning of the tree.
| COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT |  | |
| AL BISBACK | | X |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | | X |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | | X |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | X | |
| ERWIN WIENS | | X |
| JOHN WIENS | | X |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | | X |
| TOTALS | 2 | 6 |
DEFEATED.
Moved by Councillor Johns Wiens, seconded by Councillor Clare Cameron that Council permit the removal of the tree and a new tree be planted on or near the existing tree or a donation to the tree fund.
| COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | X | |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | X | |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | | X |
| ERWIN WIENS | X | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 7 | 1 |
- resolution #2, APPROVED.
CLOSED SESSION - 4:30 P.M.
- Closed meeting under Section 239(2)(k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board specifically regarding 468 Niagara Stone Road,
- Closed meeting under Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose specifically regarding 144 & 176 John Street and 200 John Street East and 588 Charlotte Street.
At 4:38 pm the following motion was read in open session.
Moved by Councillor Gary Burroughs, seconded by Councillor Wendy Cheropita, that Council proceed to go into a closed meeting to consider matters that qualify under the Municipal Act 2001, as amended:
- Closed meeting under Section 239(2)(k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board specifically regarding 468 Niagara Stone Road,
- Closed meeting under Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose specifically regarding 144 & 176 John Street and 200 John Street East and 588 Charlotte Street.
| COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | X | |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | X | |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | X | |
| ERWIN WIENS | | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 7 | |
- resolution #3, APPROVED.
At 6:03 pm the following motion was read in open session.
Moved by Councillor Gary Burroughs, seconded by Councillor Wendy Cheropita, that Council rise from closed session that considered matters that qualify under the Municipal Act 2001, as amended:
- Closed meeting under Section 239(2)(k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board specifically regarding 468 Niagara Stone Road,
- Closed meeting under Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose specifically regarding 144 & 176 John Street and 200 John Street East and 588 Charlotte Street.
| COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | X | |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | X | |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | X | |
| ERWIN WIENS | X | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 8 | |
- resolution #4, APPROVED.
NEXT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE & COUNCIL MEETING DATES
(1) Committee of the Whole - Planning Meeting - October 4, 2021
(2) Committee of the Whole - General Meeting - October 18, 2021
(3) Council Meeting - October 25, 2021
Meeting times can be subject to change.
Detailed information can be found on Town's website at www.notl.org.
MINUTES
(1) Special Council Meeting Minutes - August 30, 2021
Moved by Councillor Gary Burroughs, seconded by Councillor Clare Cameron that the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held August 30, 2021 be approved.
| COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | X | |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | X | |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | X | |
| ERWIN WIENS | X | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 8 | |
- resolution #5, APPROVED.
(2) Council Meeting Minutes - August 30, 2021
Moved by Councillor John Wiens, seconded by Councillor Wendy Cheropita that the minutes of the Council Meeting held August 30, 2021 be approved.
| COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | X | |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | X | |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | X | |
| ERWIN WIENS | X | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 8 | |
- resolution #6, APPROVED.
DELEGATIONS:
All delegation requests will be reviewed by the Town Clerk, at the Clerks discretion delegations will be added. The deadline for non-agenda delegation requests is no later than 12:00 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the Council meeting. Should you wish to speak to a staff report listed on the agenda, submissions must be received by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting.
Non-Agenda Delegation
(1) Lise Andreana, Chair - Presentation
Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre
Lise Andreana, Chair spoke to an electronic presentation and referenced the following: History, Niagara-on-the-Lake Waterworks 1891-1983, Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre Community Supported - Community Funded, 28 Years Later - The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre, Town Support, The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre - Strategic Plan - Goal #1 & Goal #2, Demand for Services Escalate, The Mental Health Benefits of Visual Arts, Growth Has a Cost and Our Doors & Hearts Are Open
Agenda Delegation
(1) Applications for Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes under Section 357 or Section 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001
Moved by Councillor Wendy Cheropita, seconded by Councillor Al Bisback that Application Nos. 2020-00001, 2020-00002, 2020-00003, 2020-00004, 2021-00001, 2021-00002, 2021-00003, 2021-00004, 2021-00005, 2021-00006, 2021-00007 and 2021-00008 for cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes under Section 357 or Section 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be approved.
| COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | X | |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | X | |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | X | |
| ERWIN WIENS | | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 7 | |
- resolution #7, APPROVED.
(2) Meeting to Consider - Irvine Road Drain
Neal Morris, K-Smart Associates Limited was in attendance to speak to the Irvine Road Drain 2020 Final Engineering Report and referred to an electronic presentation providing background information and an overview of the proposed drainage works. Mr. Morris also spoke to the diameter of pipe from a greenhouse running along Irvine Road into the lake.
Charlie Hall
Mr. Charles Hall, stated he was speaking on behalf of himself and his wife, Sandra Hall. He state they have examined the report and are willing to pay those costs. Wants to make certain that it’s not just a few residents left paying the costs. All 22 properties on the waterfront will benefit from this. If the township can share in the costs that would be appreciated. Mr. Hall stated he was also speaking on behalf of Judy Benezra, resident, and Ms. Benezra was also in support of the report.
Moved by Councillor Gary Burroughs seconded by Councillor John Wiens that the Report OPS-21-026 be lifted.
| COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | X | |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | X | |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | X | |
| ERWIN WIENS | X | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 8 | |
APPROVED.
Moved by Councillor Gary Burroughs, seconded by Councillor Wendy Cheropita that Report OPS-21-026 be approved.
| COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | X | |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | X | |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | X | |
| ERWIN WIENS | X | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 8 | |
- resolution #9, APPROVED.
(3) Mary Lou Tanner, Niagara Planning Group
CDS-21-026
Mary Lou Tanner, Agent for the applicant referred to an electronic presentation and referenced the following: Property & Consent Sketch, 2006 Aerial Photo, the Agricultural Use, Drainage System, Agricultural Impact Assessment, No Policy Basis for Cumulative Impact, Niagara Region Comments - August 2021, Niagara-on-the-Lake Official Plan and reasons for the consent to be approved.
(4) Waldy Wall, 631 Lincoln Avenue
CDS-21-026
Mr. Wall provided further information in support of the consent. He stated the soil on farm is very heavy clay and referenced the "Drainage System" slide in the presentation to provide more detail on the system. Mr. Wall further stated he would like green energy system to help support Town initiatives. The consent will not change anything except the legal boundary.
Moved by Councillor John Wiens, seconded by Councillor Wendy Cheropita that Community & Development Services Report CDS-21-026 be lifted for discussion.
| COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | X | |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | X | |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | X | |
| ERWIN WIENS | X | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 8 | |
APPROVED.
Moved by Councillor Gary Burroughs, seconded by Councillor John Wiens that the recommendation contained in Community & Development Services Report CDS-21-026 be set aside and Council not approve the appeal of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment on Consent B-06/21 for 631 Lincoln Avenue.
| COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | | X |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | | X |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | | X |
| ERWIN WIENS | X | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 5 | 3 |
- resolution #10, APPROVED.
(5) Gracia Janes, Niagara-on-the-Lake Conservancy
Queen-Mississagua Entranceway Project
Gracia Janes, speaking on behalf of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Conservancy stated they were hoping for an open public meeting on this important subject that affect the hear of the Town heritage area. She further stated the Conservancy supports option three. Ms. Janes answered questions from Council.
RESPONSE TO DELEGATIONS FROM COUNCIL
There were no response to delegations at this time.
PRESENTATION
(1) Queen & Mississagua Entrance Project
Kevin Turcotte, Manager of Parks & Recreation
Brad Smith & Haig Seferian, Seferian Design
Kevin Turcotte, Manager of Parks & Recreation introduced both Brad Smith & Haig Seferian, Seferian Design.
Mr. Turcotte, Mr. Smith and Mr. Seferian referred to a electronic presentation. The following was referenced for the Queen & Mississagua Entrance Project, Fort Mississagua Aerial view, Fort Mississagua, Stone Archway, Downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pillar & Post Garden Expansion, Dry Stack, Stone Archway, First Lighthouse on the Great Lakes, Existing Site Conditions. Mr. Turcotte then spoke to the proposed (Re)Design, Project Vision, Concept Design Summary, What We Heard (from “Join the Conversation”), Plan View Section, Option 1 & Option 2, Project Scale, Existing Site Condition Dimensions, Proposed Scale – Option 1 & Option 2 and Council options. Ms. Janes also provided comments on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander in support of option three.
Mr. Turcotte, Mr. Smith and Mr. Seferian answered questions from Council.
Moved by Councillor Al Bisback, seconded by Councillor John Wiens that Council select Option #2, in principal, and that staff return during the design and development stage prior to tendering, with respect to the presentation for the Queen and Mississagua Entranceway Project.
| COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | X | |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | X | |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | X | |
| ERWIN WIENS | X | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 8 | |
- resolution #11, APPROVED.
COVID-19 UPDATE
Marnie Cluckie, Chief Administrative Officer updated Council on the following:
- Town remains in Step 3 of the Road Map to Reopen
- September 14, 2021 Regulations and Guidance to businesses and organizations to support them as they implemented proof of vaccination
- Ontarians are required to be fully vaccinated with proof of vaccination.
- Effective September 24, 2021 easing capacity for select indoor and outdoor settings
- Proof of vaccination will now be required in certain outdoor settings where the normal maximum capacity is 20,000 people or more
- More than 100 new health and safety inspectors will be graduating today and they will be visiting workplaces in construction, industrial and healthcare settings
- Province launched the workplace safety plan builder, free interactive tool
- Farm families across the province will have access to targeted mental health training and services
- Toronto Public Health planning group preparing for the immunization for kids age 5-11, later this year, maybe into 2022 with Niagara Public Health planning vaccinating the age 5 to 11 group
- On September 22 Niagara-on-the-Lake launched the proof of vaccination program
- Public washroom remain open during certain hours
- Next vaccine clinic is September 29, 2021 at the Community Centre
- 75.3% of Niagara residents having had their first dose, and 70.2% have a complete series
- Ontario has one of the highest vaccination rates in the world
- Traffic over the weekend saw a 12% decrease from last week
- Environmental Advisory Committee organized a clean up event on September 18, in 2 hours over 30 people participated and collected 12 bags of garbage and recycling on the Parkway
- Federal Government has declared September 30th as the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
- Ambassador Program has concluded for the season, Ms. Cluckie thanked all the Ambassadors who assisted the Town.
COMMITTEE MINUTES & REPORTS
(1) Committee of the Whole Planning Minutes - September 13, 2021
(2) Committee of the Whole General Minutes - September 20, 2021
(3) Municipal Heritage Committee Minutes - September 14, 2021
(5) Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes - September 8, 2021
(6) Inclusivity Committee Minutes - September 13, 2021
Moved by Councillor Gary Burroughs, seconded by Councillor Wendy Cheropita that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Planning meeting held September 13, 2021, Committee of the Whole General meeting held September 20, 2021, Municipal Heritage Committee meeting held September 14, 2021, Environmental Advisory Committee meeting held September 8, 2021, and the Inclusivity Committee meeting held September 13, 2021 be approved.
| COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | X | |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | X | |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | X | |
| ERWIN WIENS | X | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 8 | |
- resolution # 12, APPROVED.
BY-LAWS
5357-21 - a by-law to provide for a drainage works in The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, to be known as the Irvine Road Drain (Provisional By-law) - Two Readings Only
4308AL-21 - a by-law to amend By-law No. 4308-09, as amended, being a by-law regulating traffic and parking on town roads. (Turntable way & King Street & Overnight Parking)
5306C-21 - a by-law to amend By-law No 5306-21, being a by-law to regulate the use of municipally owned parks
5356-21 - a by-law to authorize a site plan agreement between The Corporation of The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and 1346700 Ontario Limited (78 Four Mile Creek Road)
5358-21 - a by-law to authorize the Lord Mayor and Town Clerk to execute an agreement between The Corporation of The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Upandup Studios Inc. (Website Design and Hosting)
5359-21 - a by-law to authorize the Lord Mayor and Town Clerk to execute an agreement between The Corporation of The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Ministry of Infrastructure (Transfer Payment Agreement - ICIP - Covid-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream)
5360-21 - a by-law to authorize the Lord Mayor and Town Clerk to execute the deferral of payment of development charges for services agreement between The Corporation of The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Traditional Neighbourhood Development Inc.
Moved by Councillor Al Bisback, seconded by Councillor John Wiens that leave be given to introduce By-law No. 5357-21, and that the same be considered read a first and second time and passed any ruling of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding.
COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | X | |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | X | |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | X | |
| ERWIN WIENS | X | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 8 | |
-resolution #13, BY-LAW RECEIVED TWO READINGS.
Moved by Councillor Al Bisback, seconded by Councillor John Wiens that leave be given to introduce By-law Nos. 4308AL-21, 5306C-21, 5356-21, 5358-21, 5359-21, 5360-21 and that the same be considered read a first, second and third time and passed any ruling of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding.
COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | X | |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | X | |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | X | |
| ERWIN WIENS | X | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 9 | |
-resolution #14, BY-LAW RECEIVED THREE READINGS.
MOTIONS & INFORMATION PACKAGES
1. The following resolution(s) be adopted:
(a) Cenotaph 100th Anniversary
Moved by Councillor Gary Burroughs, seconded by Councillor Sandra OConnor,
WHEREAS the Cenotaph on Queen St. in the Old Town was unveiled June 3rd, 1922, and it was built as a memorial to the town residents who were killed in action during the First World War.
WHEREAS it is a unique structure, designed by Charles M. Wilmott, a noted Toronto architect, and its creation came after it received a favourable vote by all the townspeople,
AND WHEREAS it is the only Cenotaph in Canada located in the center of a street, is the second most photographed Cenotaph in Ontario, albeit by people who see it only as a clock tower and not as a memorial to fallen soldiers, and this iconic structure is used by the Town as part of its branding:
· Polish Sunday and the Annual Boy Scouts march past this magnificent structure each year, and it is the focal point for Remembrance Day services in the Town;
· After 100 years, there are repairs that may be required, such as repointing, parging, lighting upgrades, and some landscaping changes, to better reflect its significance as a war memorial;
· The Legion, Branch 124 is responsible for maintaining the Cenotaph, and has done so, with the assistance of Town staff for many years.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
· the Town of Niagara-on-the Lake, and the Town Staff, work with the Legion Committee to help commemorate 100 years of our Cenotaph;
· while there is no formal request for financial assistance, the event be held on June 3rd, 2022, and be forwarded to the Audit and Finance Committee for their consideration;
· Parks & Recreation Staff work with the Legion Committee to incorporate the plans for 2022 for planting around the Cenotaph; and
· the Town participate in a service on June 3rd, 2022, to mark the anniversary of the Cenotaph, and to remember its reason for being.
COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | X | |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | X | |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | X | |
| ERWIN WIENS | X | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 8 | |
-resolution #15, APPROVED.
(b) Businesses off Queen Street
Moved by Councillor Wendy Cheropita, seconded by Councillor John Wiens
WHEREAS, small retail operations and restaurants located off Queen Street but still in the Heritage district pay the same commercial tax as businesses on Queen Street; however, they do not benefit from the beautiful boulevard landscape and floral plantings that define Queen Street as the commercial district in Niagara-on-the-Lake;
WHEREAS, businesses adjacent to Queen Street, but still within the Queen-Picton Heritage Conservation District, have struggled with finding the options to draw attention to their respective businesses; and
WHEREAS, one way to address this challenge is to expand the commercial district landscape, floral designs and staff service levels to include adjacent commercial boulevards in the Heritage District. (As an example, include 187 & 188 Victoria Street and Regent Street West and King Street East.)
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Operations Staff comment on and provide cost estimates to the Audit and Finance Committee to expand the Queen Street commercial district landscape treatment and service levels to adjacent commercial boulevards in the Queen-Picton Heritage Conservation District for Council's consideration as a part of the 2022 Operating Budget process.
COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | X | |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | X | |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | X | |
| ERWIN WIENS | X | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 8 | |
-resolution #17, APPROVED.
(c) Lanternfly
Moved by Councillor Clare Cameron, seconded by Councillor Gary Burroughs that this Motion be withdrawn.
COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | X | |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | X | |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | X | |
| ERWIN WIENS | X | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 8 | |
-resolution # 16, APPROVED.
2. Information Package(s)
(a) September 23, 2021
Item No. 1 - The Hybrid Remote Work Policy
Item No. 3 - Lord Mayor Ltr re Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
Item No. 4 - Lord Mayor Ltr re World Polio Day
Item No. 17 - Correspondence - Optometrists withdrawal of OHIP insured Services
Moved by Councillor Sandra O'Connor, seconded by Councillor Al Bisback that Lord Mayor Betty Disero proclaim Thursday October 21, 2021 as Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Education Appreciation Day.
COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | X | |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | X | |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | X | |
| ERWIN WIENS | X | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 8 | |
APPROVED.
Moved by Councillor Gary Burroughs, seconded by Councillor Sandra O'Connor that Lord Mayor Betty Disero proclaim Sunday October 24, 2021 as World Polio Day.
COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | X | |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | X | |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | X | |
| ERWIN WIENS | X | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 8 | |
APPROVED.
Moved by Councillor Gary Burroughs, seconded by Councillor Clare Cameron,
Whereas routine eye care is critical in early detection of eye diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration, and the health of eyes is critical to overall health and quality of life; and Whereas conditions that may be detected with an annual eye exam include Diabetes mellitus, Glaucoma, Cataract, Retinal disease, Amblyopia (lazy eye), Visual field defects (loss of part of the usual field of vision), Corneal disease, Strabismus (crosses eyes), Recurrent uveitis (an inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye that consists of the iris, ciliary body and choroid), Optic pathway disease; and
Whereas payments from OHIP have only increased 9% over the last 30 years, which has not come close to matching inflation of costs (which include rent, staff, utilities, equipment, taxes and supplies); and
Whereas the lack of funding makes it difficult to invest in modern technology, and newer technology means earlier detection of eye disease; and Whereas the Provincial government’s refusal to formally negotiate with Optometrists for more than 30 years has forced the Optometrists to absorb approximately 173 Million dollars annually in the cost to deliver eye care to Ontarians; and
Whereas the 2021 Ontario Budget did not address OHIP-insured eye care, Ontario Optometrists took action and voted to withdraw OHIP services starting 2 September 1, 2021, unless the government agrees to legally-binding negotiations to fund these services at least to the cost of delivery; and
Whereas this job action will jeopardize good eyecare for those who need the care of an optometrist the most and will have the greatest impact on the most vulnerable groups. Children, who’s lifetime ability to learn and develop depends on good vision and to the elderly, who are at the greatest risk for vision threatening ocular diseases;
Now Therefore, be it resolved that the Municipality of Niagara-on-the-Lake requests that the Provincial government recognize the value that access to quality eye care brings to all Ontarians and act now to protect it;
And further that the Provincial government address the OHIP-insured eye care immediately and enter into legally-binding negotiations with Ontario Optometrists to fund these services at least to the cost of delivery, prior to any job action taking place;
And further that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Premier Ford, Ontario Minister of Health Christine Elliot, MPP Dave Smith, MPP David Piccini, MPP Laurie Scott, to the Ontario Association of Optometrists, and to all municipalities in Ontario.
COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | X | |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | X | |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | X | |
| ERWIN WIENS | X | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 8 | |
APPROVED.
Moved by Councillor Wendy Cheropita, seconded by Councillor Al Bisback that the information package of September 23, 2021 be received.
COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | X | |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | X | |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | X | |
| ERWIN WIENS | X | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 8 | |
APPROVED, AS AMENDED.
NOTICE OF MOTION
Notices of Motion may be introduced by any Member at a regular Meeting of Council or Committee of the Whole for consideration at the next or a subsequent regular meeting of Council.
(a) Notice of Motion - Discretionary Grants
Councillor Gary Burroughs put forward a notice of motion regarding Discretionary Grants.
NEW BUSINESS
New Business may be introduced under adoption of the Agenda.
Items of direction to staff must be in the form of a motion.
Discussion took place
LORD MAYOR'S REPORT, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMARKS
Lord Mayor Betty Disero provided the following update:
- Relay Race across Ontario
- Tregunno Farms with Ontario Tender Fruit Growers and the Greenbelt Foundation
- Cops for Cancer Tour who raise money for paediatric cancer for Pediatric Cancer Awareness month in September
- The Terry Fox Run
- Friends of St. Davids, launched the Little Library in Sparky Park.
- Friends of Fort George and Museum - Making Her Mark High Tea
- Pedal pub ride raising funds for Healing Health
- Rotary for Newark Neighbours collecting Thanksgiving Food Drive
- St. Davids for Kids for Kids, raising money for Pathstones Mental Health
- Coffee with the Lord Mayor, joined by Mr. Allen Snider.
MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENT
There are no announcements at this time.
PROCEEDINGS BY-LAW
5361-21 - A by-law to confirm the proceedings at the Council Meeting of the Corporation of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake on September 27, 2021.
Moved by Councillor John Wiens, seconded by Councillor Clare Cameron that leave be given to introduce By-law No. 5361-21, and that the same be considered read a first, second and third time and passed any ruling of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding.
COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | X | |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | X | |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | X | |
| ERWIN WIENS | X | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 8 | |
-resolution # 19 , BY-LAW RECEIVED THREE READINGS.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Gary Burroughs, seconded by Councillor Wendy Cheropita that this Council adjourn to the next regular meeting of October 25, 2021 and if a special meeting is required, it will be held at the call of the Lord Mayor.
COUNCILLOR | YEA | NAY |
| NORM ARSENAULT | | |
| AL BISBACK | X | |
| GARY BURROUGHS | X | |
| CLARE CAMERON | X | |
| WENDY CHEROPITA | X | |
| SANDRA O'CONNOR | X | |
| ERWIN WIENS | X | |
| JOHN WIENS | X | |
| LORD MAYOR BETTY DISERO | X | |
| TOTALS | 8 | |
APPROVED.
VERBAL MOTIONS:
ADJOURNMENT: 09:16 PM |