THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
COUNCIL ORDER OF BUSINESS

CL 12-2020

Thursday, July 23, 2020

6:30 P.m. - 10:30 P.m.

Meeting will be held by electronic participation only

All electronic meetings can be viewed on Niagara Region's website at:

https://www.niagararegion.ca/government/council/

Due to the efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 the Council Chamber will not be open to the public to attend Council meetings until further notice. To view live stream meeting proceedings, please visit: niagararegion.ca/government/council

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

2.1

Addition of Items

2.2

Changes in Order of Items

3.

DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

4.

PRESENTATIONS

5.

CHAIR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, REMARKS

6.

DELEGATIONS

6.1

Declaration between Niagara Region and the Indigenous Friendship Centres of Niagara - Addendum to the AMO-OFIFC Declaration (Agenda Item 11.2)

6.1.1

Jennifer Dockstader, Executive Director, Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre

The delegation submission is attached to this agenda item as CL-C 53-2020.

6.2

Letter from A Better Niagara respecting Diversity and Inclusiveness (Agenda Item 8.2.1)

6.2.1

Haley Bateman, Resident, City of St. Catharines

The delegation submission has been updated and is attached to this agenda item as CL-C 54-2020 Revised.

6.2.2

Vicki-Lynn Smith, Resident, City of St. Catharines

The delegation submission is attached to this agenda item as CL-C 69-2020.

This delegation request was received after the deadline.  The request must be considered by Council.

6.3

Supplemental Information - Options to Consider for Mandating Face Coverings (Agenda Item 10.1)

6.3.1

Geoffrey Aldridge, Resident, Town of Fort Erie

The delegation submission has been updated and is attached to this agenda item as CL-C 55-2020 Revised.

7.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

7.1

Council Minutes CL 9-2020

Thursday, June 25, 2020

7.2

Council Minutes CL 10-2020 (Special Meeting)

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

8.

CORRESPONDENCE

8.1

Receive and/or Refer

8.1.1

CL-C 50-2020

A memorandum from M. Maxwell, Manager, Public Health Communications & Engagement, dated July 23, 2020, respecting Public Communications regarding Facial Coverings.

Recommended Action: Receive.

8.1.2

CL-C 51-2020

A memorandum from F. Meffe, Director, Human Resources, dated July 23, 2020, respecting Medical Officer of Health / Associate Medical Officer of Health Compensation Initiative.

Recommended Action: Receive.

8.1.3

CL-C 52-2020

A memorandum from F. Meffe, Director, Human Resources, dated July 23, 2020, respecting Response to Councillor Information Requests from the Budget Review Committee of the Whole meeting held on June 25, 2020, regarding Layoffs.

Recommended Action: Receive.

8.1.4

CL-C 56-2020

An email from C. Ventura, resident, City of St. Catharines, dated July 10, 2020, respecting face coverings. 

Recommended Action: Receive.

8.1.5

CL-C 57-2020

An email from K. Nelson-Riley, resident, City of St. Catharines, dated July 10, 2020, respecting face coverings. 

Recommended Action: Receive.

8.1.6

CL-C 58-2020

An email from J. Rice, resident, Town of Pelham, dated July 12, 2020, respecting face coverings. 

Recommended Action: Receive.

8.1.7

CL-C 59-2020

A letter from Dr. G. Fearon, President and Vice-Chancellor, Brock University, dated July 17, 2020, respecting face coverings. 

Recommended Action: Receive.

8.1.8

CL-C 63-2020

An email from D. Grenke, resident, Town of Fort Erie, dated July 17, 2020, respecting face coverings. 

8.1.9

CL-C 64-2020

An email from Dr. Kate Bezanson, Associate Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, and Associate Professor Sociology, Brock University, dated July 17, 2020, respecting face coverings. 

Recommended Action: Receive.

8.1.10

CL-C 65-2020

An email from I. Friedl, resident, Town of Lincoln, dated July 18, 2020, respecting face coverings. 

Recommended Action: Receive.

8.1.11

CL-C 66-2020

A letter on behalf of the Council of Covenant Canadian Reformed Church Grassie, dated July 17, 2020, respecting Proposed Mandatory Mask By-law.

Recommended Action: Receive.

8.1.12

CL-C 67-2020

A letter from V.-L. Smith, on behalf of Niagara Region Anti-Racism Association, dated July 20, 2020, respecting By-law - Mandatory masking in public.

Recommended Action: Receive.

8.1.13

CL-C 70-2020

An email from R. Atalick, Owner/Master Instructor, Niagara Kung Fu Academy, dated July 21, 2020, respecting mandatory face masks.

Recommended Action: Receive.

8.1.14

CL-C 71-2020

A letter from Portage Medical Family Health Team, dated July 16, 2020, respecting Mandatory Masking in Enclosed Public Spaces Niagara Falls/Niagara Region.

Recommended Action: Receive.

8.1.15

CL-C 72-2020

A memorandum from A.-M. Norio, Regional Clerk, dated July 23, 2020, respecting Face Covering By-laws in St. Catharines, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Mississauga.

Recommended Action: Receive.

8.1.16

CL-C 73-2020

A memorandum from C. Habermebl, Director, Waste Management Services, dated July 23, 2020, respecting Waste Management Long Term Strategic Plan – PWC-C 23-2020.

Recommended Action: Receive.

8.1.17

CL-C 75-2020

A memorandum from A.-M. Norio, Regional Clerk, dated July 23, 2020, respecting Notice of Procedural By-law Amendment.

Recommended Action: Receive.

8.1.18

CL-C 76-2020

An email from L. Ugulini, resident, Town of Pelham, dated July 21, 2020, respecting face coverings.

Recommended Action: Receive.

8.1.19

CL-C 77-2020

An email from D. Jones, resident, City of Niagara Falls, dated July 22, 2020, respecting face coverings. 

Recommended Action: Receive.

8.1.20

CL-C 78-2020

An email from D. Grimes, resident, Town of Fort Erie respecting face coverings.

Recommended Action: Receive.

8.1.21

CL-C 80-2020

A memorandum from D. Barnhart, Executive Officer to the Regional Chair, dated July 23, 2020, respecting The Established Practice for Identifying an Official Representative of the Niagara Region.

Recommended Action: Receive.

8.2

For Consideration

8.2.1

CL-C 36-2020

A letter from A Better Niagara, dated June 18, 2020, respecting diversity and inclusiveness.

This item was deferred by Council at its meeting held on June 25, 2020.

8.2.2

CL-C 60-2020

Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Letter of Support Request

8.2.3

CSD 46-2020

2020 COVID-19 Cash Flow Update Report - July 

8.2.4

CSD 47-2020

COVID-19 Financial Impacts Update

8.2.5

CL-C 74-2020

A memorandum from Dr. A. Feller, Associate Medical Officer of Health, dated July 23, 2020, respecting Improved Guidance for Food and Restaurant Establishments.

9.

COMMITTEE REPORTS - OPEN SESSION

9.1

Budget Review Committee of the Whole

Zalepa

Minutes BRCOTW 1-2020, Thursday, June 25, 2020

9.2

Public Works Committee

Rigby

Minutes PWC 6-2020, Tuesday, July 14, 2020

9.3

Public Health and Social Services Committee

Greenwood

Minutes PHSSC 6-2020, Tuesday, July 14, 2020

9.4

Corporate Services Committee

Foster

Minutes CSC 6-2020, Wednesday, July 15, 2020

9.5

Planning and Economic Development Committee

Huson

Minutes PEDC 6-2020, Wednesday, July 15, 2020

10.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S REPORT(S)

10.1

CAO 16-2020

Supplemental Information - Options to Consider for Mandating Face Coverings

10.2

CAO 18-2020

Organizational Structure Overview 2011-Present

11.

MOTIONS

11.1

Continued Initiatives for Economic Stimulation and Recovery

Diodati

In accordance with the notice and submission deadline requirements of Sections 18.1 (b) and 11.3, respectively, of Niagara Region’s Procedural By-law, the Regional Clerk received from Councillor Diodati a motion to be brought forward for consideration at the June 25, 2020 Council meeting respecting Continued Initiatives for Economic Stimulation and Recovery.

11.2

Signing of the AMO-Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres - Declaration of Mutual Commitment and Friendship with Niagara Region and Friendship Centre Support

Redekop

In accordance with the notice and submission deadline requirements of Sections 18.1 (b) and 11.3, respectively, of Niagara Region’s Procedural By-law, the Regional Clerk received from Councillor Redekop a motion to be brought forward for consideration at the July 23, 2020 Council meeting respecting the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres - Declaration of Mutual Commitment and Friendship with Niagara Region and Friendship Centre Support.

12.

NOTICES OF MOTION

13.

OTHER BUSINESS

14.

CLOSED SESSION

14.1

Council Minutes - Closed Session

14.1.1

Council Minutes CL 9-2020, Closed Session June 25, 2020

14.2

Committee Reports - Closed Session

14.2.1

Public Works Committee - Closed Session

Closed Session Minutes PWC 6-2020
Tuesday July 14, 2020

14.2.2

Corporate Services Committee - Closed Session (Wednesday, July 15, 2020)

14.3

Confidential Reports Submitted Directly to Council 

14.3.1

Confidential CL-C 49-2020

A Matter of Advice that is Subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege under s.239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 - Proposed On-Demand Transit Pilot

15.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSION

16.

BY-LAWS

16.1

Bill 2020-40

A by-law to accept, assume and dedicate Block 41, Plan 59M476, in the Town of Pelham as a part of Regional Road No. 54 (Rice Road).

16.2

Bill 2020-41

A by-law to accept, assume and dedicate Part of Township Lot 156, City of Niagara as part of Regional Road No. 98 (Montrose Road).

16.3

Bill 2020-42

A by-law to accept, assume and dedicate part of Township Lot 173 in the City of Niagara Falls as part of Regional Road No. 49 (McLeod Road).

16.4

Bill 2020-43

A by-law to authorize the borrowing upon instalment debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $18,660,600.00 ($707,000.00 principal amount of 5 year instalment debentures and $17,953,600.00 principal amount of 10 year instalment debentures) for capital works of the cities Of St. Catharines and Welland.

16.5

Bill 2020-44

A by-law to authorize the borrowing upon instalment debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $15,525,400.00 ($1,213,776.00 principal amount of 5 year instalment debentures and $14,311,624.00 principal amount of 10 year instalment debentures) for capital works of the Regional Municipality of Niagara.

16.6

Bill 2020-45

A by-law to provide for the borrowing upon instalment debentures in the aggregate of the principal amounts authorized by By-law No. 2020-41 and By-law No. 2020-42 in the aggregate principal amount of $34,186,000.00 ($1,920,776.00 principal amount of 5 year instalment debentures and $32,265,224.00 principal amount of 10 year instalment debentures) and for the issuing of one series of instalment debentures therefor.

16.7

Bill 2020-46

A by-law to require the wearing of face coverings in enclosed public places during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Note: The preparation and consideration of this proposed by-law is dependent on Council's consideration of Memorandum CAO 16-2020.

16.8

Bill 2020-47

A by-law to delegate authority to the Director of Transportation to make routine and administrative changes to the schedules of Traffic and Parking By-law 89-2000.

16.9

Bill 2020-48

A by-law to amend By-law 120-2010 the Procedural By-law to allow Electronic Meeting Participation for Sub-Committees and Advisory Committees.

This by-law has been removed from the agenda as noted in Correspondence Item CL-C 75-2020.

16.10

Bill 2020-49

A by-law to amend By-Law No. 48-2012 being a By-Law to remove highways from the Regional Road System in the Town of Grimsby.

16.11

Bill 2020-50

A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of Regional Council at its meeting held on July 23, 2020.

17.

ADJOURNMENT