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2004/01/12READ AND ADOPTED, CITY CLERK FIRST MEETING IN CAMERA MEETING Council met on Monday, January 12, 2004 at 5:40 p.m. in an "In Camera" meeting. All members of Council were present. Alderman Janice Wing presided as Chairman. Following consideration of the items presented, "In Camera" matters were reported on in open session. REGULAR MEETING Council met on Monday, January 12. 2004 at 6:20 p.m. for the purpose of considering Regular Business matters. All members of Council, were present. Alderman Carolynn loannoni offered the Opening Prayer. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Alderman Volpatti requested that the Minutes of December 8, 2003 be amended to reflect that the motion on Report PD- 2003 -111 should read "that the residents participate in the site plan process and that the matter be brought back to Council, only if there is continued disagreement, after the site plan process ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that the Minutes of the Inaugural Meeting of December 1, 2003 and the Minutes of the Special Meeting of December 15, 2003, be adopted as printed; and that the Minutes of the Planning Meeting of December 8, 2003 be adopted as amended. Carried Unanimously. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Alderman Campbell indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2004 -04, Cheque No. 280566, because he is the recipient; and indicated a pecuniary interest on Cheque No. 280689; and on Report MW- 2004 -04 from the Community Services Committee, dealing with school crossing guard reviews, because the District School Board of Niagara is his employer. Alderman Morocco indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2004 -04, Cheque No. 280983 due to contract work of employment. Committee Room 2 January 12, 2004 R. T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR Council Chambers January 12, 2004 -2- Alderman Pietrangelo indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2004 -04, Cheque No. 280692, because the Niagara Catholic District School Board is his employer. Alderman Volpatti indicated a pecuniary interest from the "In Camera" property matter dealing with Dorchester Road, because a family member is employed by Vincor International. PRESENTATIONS /DEPUTATIONS Recognition of Outgoing Council Members In recognition of their years of service and dedication to the City of Niagara Falls, His Worship Mayor Salci presented a token of appreciation to former Alderman Paisley Janvary-Pool for her 22 years of service and commitment; and to former Alderman Kim Craitor, for his 13 years of service and commitment; and to former Alderman Art Federow for his 3 years of service and commitment. His Worship Mayor Salci also acknowledged those that were unable to attend the Council meeting: former Mayor Wayne Thomson for his 27 years of service and commitment to the City of Niagara Falls (10 years as an Alderman and 17 years as Mayor); former Alderman Norm Puttick for his 34 years of service and commitment; former Alderman Judy Orr for her 23 years of service and commitment; former Alderman Shirley Fisher for her 12 years of service and commitment and former Alderman Ken Feren for his 6 years of service and commitment to the City of Niagara Falls. His Worship Mayor Salci also presented tokens of appreciation to Ms. Carrie Roseborough and to Mr. John Buckner, for their long -time attendance at Council. Mr. Kim Craitor, MPP, Niagara Falls, expressed the view-of the importance for Council and its Provincial MPP to work together as a team. He referred to input he is seeking from the municipalities he serves on Bill 26, an Act to amend the Planning Act. The Member outlined his two top priorities for his constituency: the moving forward of the Beck III project and a renegotiation of the Casino contract. He cautioned that his government is grappling with a $5.6 billion deficit. Mr. Craitor commented on the issue of delinquent payments from dead beat parents and of proposing a Private Member's Bill, calling on the government to clean up the Family Responsibilities Office; he advised of his appointment to the Cabinet Committee on Health Social Services and expects to be very active on this committee and welcomed input from Council. Finally, he outlined the location of his office, the staff he has hired and how his office can assist with birth certificate applications. Winter Festival of Lights 2003 Sparkle Lighting Awards 1s Place Residential Winner Ken Laurie Terreberry 2 "d Place Residential Winner Joe Vescio 3rd Place Residential Winner Sharon Murray January 12, 2004 Council Minutes Ms. Ethel White Ashby, Chair, Winter Festival of Lights, and Mayor Salci, presented the 2003 Sparkle Lighting Award to the following: 1S Place Commercial Winner Victoria Park Towers Georgina Secord 2 "d Place Commercial Winner Niagara Falls Aviary Marilyn Vann 3' Place Commercial Winner Michael's Inn By the Falls Yerich family The Chief Administrative Officer provided a brief overview of the budget process and advised that over the next few months, Council would be dealing with the General Purpose Budget, the Capital Budget and the Utility Budget and these would be discussed in Council Chamber, so that the proceedings could be broadcast on Cogeco. He indicated that with the deputations being presented this evening, Council was not being asked to approve the budgets, but only to receive the presentations. He advised that all groups would be invited to attend the same type of forum, with a a final report going to Council in mid April. Niagara Falls Tourism Niagara Falls Public Library Niagara Falls Humane Society Deputations Re: Budget Mr. Noel Buckley, General Manager, submitted their proposed budget for consideration and deliberation, and advised that Niagara Falls Tourism was submitting their budget with a 0% increase over the 2003 amount. Following the presentation, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the matter be referred to budget. Carried Unanimously. January 12, 2004 Council Minutes Mr. Carman Dix, Chairman, Niagara Falls Public Library Board, introduced the Library Board to members of Council and requested funding from the City of Niagara Falls of $2,705,300 for the operation of the Public Library in 2004. Following the presentation, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman loannoni, seconded by Alderman Wing, that the matter be referred to budget. Carried Unanimously. Ms. Valerie Brown, General Manager, Niagara Falls Humane Society, requested funding from the City of Niagara Falls of $2,028.55 for the operation of the Niagara Falls Humane Society; and requested Council's consideration of a one -time contribution of $50,000 to their Capital Campaign for building repairs, including the roof and mechanical systems. Following the presentation, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that the matter be referred to budget. Carried Unanimously. -4- Greater Niagara General Hospital Foundation January 12, 2004 Council Minutes Mr. Jeff Morgan, Chair of Emergency Campaign, requested a $100,000 donation to assist with the construction of the new ER/Ambulatory Care Centre at the Greater Niagara General Hospital. Following the presentation, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the matter be referred to budget. Carried Unanimously. Public Meeting dealing with Legal Matters The City Solicitor advised of the procedure that was necessary to deal with the matters of a lane /highway closure and the subsequent disposition of lands under the Municipal Act. He explained that Council would have to formally close the laneway, the applicable by -law read and passed, and then, Council could consider the disposition of land. He explained that the sale of land would return to Council after appropriate notice to the public had been given. His Worship Mayor Salci opened the public meeting. His Worship Mayor Salci received a negative response to his request for a show of hands by persons present that would be adversely affected by the closure of part of a highway, Part of Lane Plan, Leader Lane and Ferguson Street. By -law ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Morocco, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that leave be granted to introduce the following by -law, and the by -law be read a first time: 2004 -01 A by -law to permanently close part of a highway (Re: Part of Lane Plan, lying between Victoria Avenue and Acheson Avenue and Leader Lane and Ferguson Street) Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Morocco, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the following by -law be now read a second ad third time: 2004 -01 A by -law to permanently close part of a highway (Re: Part of Lane Plan, lying between Victoria Avenue and Acheson Avenue and Leader Lane and Ferguson Street) Carried Unanimously. -AND Report L- 2004 -01 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Laneway Closing and Conveyance to Abutting Owners; Laneway between Leader Lane and Ferguson Street; File No. 2003 -317. The report recommends the following: 1. That the southerly 150 feet of a laneway located between Leader Lane and Ferguson Street, shown hatched on the Reference Plan attached as Schedule "A" (subject lands), be declared surplus and offered for sale to the abutting owners as sset out in Schedule "B" attached, for nominal consideration, without the necessity of an appraisal; 2. That the abutting owners as set out in Schedule "B" attached, pay for all costs associated with the sale including the cost of a reference plan; -5- January 12, 2004 Council Minutes 3. That this will constitute notice to the public with respect to the proposed sale of part of Lane Plan 997, lying between Victoria Avenue and Acheson Avenue; and Leader Lane and Ferguson Street shown on Schedule "A" attached, to the abutting owners asset out in Schedule "B" and same will be considered by Council at its meeting of February 2, 2004, in the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. The contact person is the writer of this report. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. His Worship Mayor Salci received a positive response to his request for a show of hands by persons present who would be adversely affected by the closure of part of a highway, May Avenue and Buttrey Street. Mr. David Brideau, who was in attendance on behalf of his mother residing at 4122 May Avenue, advised that the laneway between his mother's property and the neighbouring Morton property was 16 feet, his family's property does not have a driveway so they had been using the laneway to park a car; he indicated that an even split of the laneway would make it impossible to park a car, but conceded that the staff report recommending that the Brideau's be given 10 feet would be satisfactory. Following the discussion, His Worship Mayor Salci closed the meeting and requested for a motion on the by -law to close the laneway. By -law ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that leave be granted to introduce the following by -law, and the by -law be read a first time: 2004 -02 A by -law to permanently close part of a highway (Re: Lane lying between May Avenue) Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that the following by -law be now read a second ad third time: 2004 -02 A by -law to permanently close part of a highway (Re: Lane lying between May Avenue) Carried Unanimously. AND Report L- 2004 -02- Chief Administrative Officer Re: Laneway Closing and Conveyance to Abutting Owners; Rear of May Avenue. The report recommends the following: 1. That the laneway between May Avenue and Buttrey Street being part of Plan 997, shown on the Plan attached as Schedule "A" (subject lands), be declared surplus and offered for sale to the abutting owners as set out in Schedule "b" attached, for nominal consideration, without the necessity of an appraisal; 2. That the abutting owners as set out in Schedule "b" attached, pay for all costs associated with the sale including the cost of a reference plan; -6- January 12, 2004 Council Minutes 3. That this will constitute notice to the public with respect to the proposed sale of the laneway between May Avenue and Buttrey Street, being part of Plan 997, shown on Schedule "A" attached, to the abutting owners as set out in Schedule "B" and same will considered by Council at its meeting of February 2, 2004 in the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m.. The contact person is the writer of this report. Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the report be received and adopted, with an amendment that the entire width of 16 feet of laneway be offered to Mr. Brideau. Carried Unanimously. REGULAR MEETING MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, REMARKS Council Sets Priorities for 2004 -2006 Term His Worship Mayor Salci referred to a Media Release that would be made available after this evening's Council Meeting and commented on a recent Strategic Planning Session that had been held on January 5, 2004 during which Council's priorities for 2004- 2006 were determined and identified. He indicated that the session had resulted in the adoption of a Mission Statement for the City that expressed the vision and values of the City leaders and provided a direction that would be shared with staff throughout the Corporation. He stated that Council determined their strategic priorities for the next three years by identifying the following six areas: Mayor Salci advised that action plans for the implementation of the direction set by these priorities would be reflected in the Annual Budget, which would be finalized over the next few months. Federal Fuel Tax Infrastructure Rehabilitation Transportation Community Recreation Facilities New Development and Re- Development Quality Service Communication Strategy /Open Government Hard Times in Niagara Falls His Worship Mayor Salci referred to the initiative proposed by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to see a portion of the fuel tax allocated to municipal governments. There had been some concern that the Federal Government was backing away from this promise, however, it appears that it could still come to fruition but phased in over time. His Worship Mayor Salci referred to a recent article in the Toronto Star, entitled "Hard Times in Niagara Falls" regarding the recent downturn in the local tourism industry. Mayor Salci questioned the negative slant of the article and referred to a recent release from the Conference Board of Canada which indicated that "the economic growth of St. Catharines Niagara was expected to accelerate in 2004, as the battered tourism industry gets a much needed lift from the opening of the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort in April Letters of Condolence -7- Watermain breaks /Stanley Ave McLeod Rd. His Worship Mayor Salci advised that the new section of road from Marineland Parkways to Portage Road had to be rebuilt due to watermains not having been replaced when the roads had been reconstructed. January 12, 2004 Council Minutes ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Dr. Ledray. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that a letter of' condolence to the family of the late Olga Watson. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that a letter of to the family of the late Rafella Stranges. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that a Ildtter of condolence to the family of the late Milos Monojlovich (an active member within the Serbian Community) Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Phillip Austin Tidd son of our City Town Crier Derek Tidd. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that a letter of condolence be forwarded to Cathy Slee, a City employee on the passing of her father, John (Jack) Slee. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that a letter of condolence be forwarded to Delores Shwedyk, a City employee on the passing of her mother, Rose Sacco. Carried Unanimously. The Park in the City Meeting Mayor Salci advised that a Public Meeting of the Park in the City Committee would be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers to plan events and activities that would beautify the City of Niagara Falls. COMMUNICATIONS Communication No. 02 Ontario Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Re: Proclamation. The communication requests that the week of February 9 14, 2004 be proclaimed as Marriage Checkup Week. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the request be approved. Carried Unanimously. -8- January 12.2004 Council Minutes Communication No. 03 Responsible Gambling Council Re: Proclamation. The communication requests that the week of February 16 21, 2004, be proclaimed as "Within Limits Responsible Gambling Awareness Week" and requests the Mayor's attendance of the Niagara Falls launch with opening remarks on February 16, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the LaMarsh Meeting Room at the Victoria Avenue Library. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman loannoni, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that the requests be approved. Carried Unanimously. RATIFICATION OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that the actions in the Community Services Committee, earlier this evening, be approved: 1. Adoption of the December 8, 2003 Community Services Committee Minutes; 2. MW- 2004 -02 Armoury Street Parking Review that the Armoury Street Parking Review be received for the information of Council; 3. MW- 2004 -03 St. James Avenue Parking Review that parking be restricted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays on both side of St. James Avenue between Thorold Stone Road and Caswell Street and that staff prepare a report on the restriction of fencing near the street property line; 4. MW- 2004 -04 Riall Street Crossing Guard Reviews that a school crossing guard be assigned to the intersection of Riall Street and St. Paul Avenue Alderman Campbell conflict; 5. MW- 2004 -06 Traffic Operations Review in Vicinity of St. Thomas More Church that the Traffic Operations Review in the vicinity of St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church be received for the information of Council; 6. F- 2004 -01 Audit Services and By -law that Council appoint Crawford, Smith and Swallow, Chartered Accountants as auditor; 7. F- 2004 -02 Community Centre Financing that Council approve the various financing options for the Community Centre Opposed: Aldermen loannoni and Wing; that a chronological report regarding the Community Centre be prepared; 8. F- 2004 -03 Merchant Card Services Proposal that the proposal from Paymentech Canada to provide Merchant Card Services be approved; 9. F- 2004 -04 Municipal Accounts that Council approve the Municipal Accounts totalling $17,509,404.55 Conflicts: Aldermen Campbell; Morocco and Pietrangelo; 10. Request for pins from the Stamford Lions Club Inc. that Council approve the Stamford Lions Club request for City pins; New Business 1. That staff prepare a report regarding traffic concerns on Waters Street at Dunn Street and Ann Street; 2. That school crossing signs be installed at the intersection of North Street and Main Street. Carried. See BY law No. 2004 -10 CD- 2004 -01 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Niagara Transit Commission Appointments. The report recommends that Council vote on the slate of applicants to serve on the Niagara Transit Commission. Through secret ballots, the following appointments were made: Niagara Transit Commission That Anthony Di Giacomo and Wayne A. (Bart) Maves be appointed as Citizen representatives to the Niagara Transit Commission for the 2004 -2005 term; and that Daniel Carter be appointed as Citizen representative to the Niagara Transit Commission for the 2004 tertn. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the decisions be endorsed and the ballots be destroyed. Carried Unanimously. c -9- January 12, 2004 Council Minutes CONSENT AGENDA THE CONSENT AGENDA IS A SET OF REPORTS THAT COULD BE APPROVED IN ONE MOTION OF COUNCIL. THE APPROVAL ENDORSES ALL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN EACH OF THE REPORTS WITHIN THE SET. THE SINGLE MOTION WILL SAVE TIME. PRIOR TO THE MOTION BEING TAKEN, AN ALDERMAN MAY REQUEST THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE REPORTS BE MOVED OUT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the Reports on the Consent Agenda be approved. 1. MW- 2004 -05 Amendment to the Cash -in -Lieu Agreement with Gupta Souvenirs; 5697 -5701 Victoria Avenue; 2. MW- 2004 -10, Update to By -law No. 89 -2000 Subdivision Agreements; 3. MW- 2004 -12 New Storm Trunk Sewers; Phase 4 Kitchener Street and Casino Parking lot; Contract 2003 129 -01; 4. MW- 2004 -13, Future Mewburn Road Sports Park; Grading Services; Contract 2004 135 -03; 5. FS- 2004 -01, Purchase of Radio and Telephone Recorder; 6. L- 2004 -03, Establishment of Public Highway Part 3 on 59R- 12252, as part of Riall Street; 7. L- 2004 -04, Establishment of Public Highway Part 3 4 on 59R- 11980, as part of Dorchester Road; 8. L- 2004 -05, Establishment of Public Highway, Part 1 on 59R- 12028, as part of Slater Avenue; Carried See By -law No. 2004 -05 See By -law No. 2004 -07 See By -law No. 2004 -09 -10- BY LAWS January 12.2004 Council Minutes RATIFICATION OF "IN CAMERA" ACTIONS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that the actions taken in the "In Camera" session earlier this evening be approved: 1. That Council approve the offer of Purchase for 5077 Dorchester Road; 5087 Dorchester Road and 5109 Dorchester Road and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Offer to Purchase and the Clerk be authorized to affix the Corporate Seal thereto. 2. That the City retain the firm of Weir Foulds to act on behalf of the City regarding a Court Action between 515545 Ontario Limited and the City. The motion Carried with Alderman Volpatti abstaining from the vote on the Offer of Purchase for Dorchester Road on a conflict of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that leave be granted to introduce the By -laws and the By -laws be read a first time: 2004 -03 A by -law td amend By -law No. 2002 -081, being a by -law to appoint City employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of Provincial or Municipal by -laws. 2004 -04 A by -law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement with Milka Radojcic, Milica Radulovich and Kosta Radulovich respecting Parkway Acres Subdivision. 2004 -05 A by -law to establish Part 3 on reference Plan 59R -12252 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Riall Street. 2004 -06 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads (Parking Prohibited, Stop Signs). 2004 -07 A by -law to establish Parts 3 and 4 on Reference Plan 59R 11980 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Dorchester Road. 2004 -08 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads (Parking Prohibited, Stop Signs at Intersections) 2004 -09 A by -law to establish Part 1 on reference Plan 59R -12028 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Slater Avenue. 2004 -10 A by -law to authorize monies for General Purposes (January 12, 2004) 2004 -11 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on January 12, 2004. The motion Carried with Aldermen Campbell, Morocco and Pietrangelo abstaining from the vote on By -law No. 2004 -10 on conflicts of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour. January 12, 2004 Council Minutes ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the following by -laws be now read a second and third time: 2004 -03 A by -law to amend By -law No. 2002 -081, being a by -law to appoint City employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of Provincial or Municipal by -laws. 2004 -04 A by -law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement with Milka Radojcic, Milica Radulovich and Kosta Radulovich respecting Parkway Acres Subdivision. 2004 -05 A by -law to establish Part 3 on reference Plan 59R -12252 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Riall Street. 2004 -06 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads (Parking Prohibited, Stop Signs). 2004 -07 A by -law to establish Parts 3 and 4 on Reference Plan 59R -11980 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Dorchester Road. 2004 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads (Parking Prohibited, Stop Signs at Intersections) 2004 -09 A by -law to establish Part 1 on reference Plan 59R -12028 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Slater Avenue. 2004 -10 A by -law to authorize monies for General Purposes (January 12, 2004) 2004 -11 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on January 12, 2004. The motion Carried with Aldermen Campbell, Morocco and Pietrangelo abstaining from the vote on By -law No. 2004 -10 on conflicts of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour. Strike Out Violence Bowling Event NEW BUSINESS Alderman Carolynn loannoni referred to the Women's Place 2 Annual "Strike Out Violence" Bowling event and requested volunteers for a 4 -6 member Council bowling team to be entered for the March 5, 2004 event being held at 2:30 p.m. at Cataract Bowl. Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that Council approve the request. Carried Unanimously. Bridge Congestion Alderman Vince Kerrio expressed concerns regarding the traffic congestion and lengthy delays at the Niagara area bridges during the holiday season and of the need to address these problems. Alderman Wayne Campbell expressed the view that their was a lack of traffic control on the Bridge during the holidays and the jockeying for position exasperated the situation. T Mayor Salci explained that the heightened security caused problems but that he would be bringing the matter forward at an upcoming meeting he would be having with the appropriate officials. Noise By -Law Alderman Victor Pietrangelo requested further information on the Noise By -law and he was advised by the City Solicitor that a meeting would be scheduled with outdoor patio owners, with notifications going to the BIA's for their input. He further advised that a report and draft by -law would subsequently be going to Council. Free Parking Anti Smoking By -law READ AND ADOPTED, -12- ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that the matter of free parking in the off- season in the Victoria Avenue BIA be referred to staff. Carried Unanimously. January 12, 2004 Council Minutes Alderman Selina Volpatti referred to the issue of the negative effect the Region's Smoking By -law has had on local bar /restaurants. Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that a resolution be forwarded to the Region to rescind the Smoking By -law and that a correspondence go to the M.P.P. regarding whether the Province would be going ahead with Province -wide smoking restrictions. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that the meeting be adjourned. Carried Unanimously. DEAN IORFtIDA, CITY CLERK R. T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR