2004/07/26SEVENTEENTH MEETING
In Camera Session
Committee Room #2
July 26, 2004
Council met on Monday, July 26, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. in an In Camera Session. All
members of Council, with the exception of Alderman Morocco, were present. Alderman
Campbell presided as Chair.
Following consideration of the items presented, the In Camera session rose to
report in open session.
READ AND ADOPTED,
DEAN IOR DA, uITY CLERK R. T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR
PLANNING MEETING
Council Chambers
July 26, 2004
Council met on Monday, July 26, 2004 at 7:10 p.m. for the purpose of considering
Planning /Regular Business matters. All members of Council, with the exception of
Alderman Morocco, were present. Alderman Volpatti offered the Opening Prayer.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Alderman Pietrangelo indicated a conflict of interest with Cheque 284985 of
Municipal Accounts July 12, 2004. The Niagara Catholic District School Board is his
employer.
PRESENTATIONS
Canadian Millennium Scholarship Winners
Mayor Salci recognized the local recipients of the Canadian Millennium Scholarship
in recognition of community involvement, demonstrated leadership abilities, innovative
thinking and academic achievement: Shelly Chadda, Stephanie Pang and Anh Nguyen,
who was unable to attend.
PLANNING MATTERS
PD- 2004 -64- Chief Administrative Officer- Re: Zoning By -law Amendment
Application; AM- 17/2004, Fernwood Draft Plan of Subdivision 26T -11- 2004 -03
(Revised) Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Application AM- 23/2003 Fernwood
Subdivision.
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Communication No. 114 the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The
communication expresses the opinion that it would be premature to consider both the plan
of subdivision and zoning by -law amendment for the property until the official plan
conformity is in place.
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Communication No. 119 City Clerk.
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Communication No. 115 the Regional Niagara, Planning and Development
Department. The communication expresses the opinion that the application should be
deferred while the Region is in the process of pursuing action under their Tree by -law.
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Communication No. 116 Dr. John Bacher, Chair, Friends of the Twelve Mile Creek.
The communication requests that Council obtain an independent legal opinion to protect
the forest.
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Communication No. 117 the Federation of Ontario Naturalists. The communication
recommends that the Garner Road Forest be identified as significant woodlands and an
all- season evaluation take place.
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Communication No. 118 Mr. Peter Grandoni, R.R. #1, 4810 Garner Road. The
communication calls for denial of the application and preservation of the woodlot
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Communication No. 120 the Ministry of Natural Resources. The communication
expresses the opinion that woodlot #83 should be considered a significant woodlot.
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Communication No. 121 Victor Muratori, Sullivan Mahoney. The communication to
the Region's Planning Development Department taking exception to previous
correspondences and correcting alleged inaccuracies.
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Communication No. 122 Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority. The
communication indicates no objections subject to conditions and comments outlined.
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Communication No. 123 Ministry of Transportation. The communication outlines
required setbacks.
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Communication No. 124 the Regional Niagara, Planning and Development
Department. The communication requests withdrawal of Communication No. 100 and
other points of clarification.
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Communication No. 125 Mr. Frank Fohr, 5701 MacPherson Crescent. The
communication requests that the City insist that the developer sell back the woodlot so it
can be preserved.
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Communication No. 126 CN Railway Properties. The communication outlines the
various conditions required by CN.
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Communication No. 127 Victor Muratori, Sullivan Mahoney. The communication to
the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Housing.
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Communication No. 128 Mr. Albert Garofalo, 450 Rice Road, Welland. The
communication outlines the alleged vegetation inventory on the property in question.
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Communication No. 129 Ms. Jean Grandoni, R.R. #1, 4810 Garner Road. The
communication calls for denial of the application and preservation of the woodlot
The City Clerk Public Meeting is now being convened to consider a proposed
amendment to the City zoning by -law for the Fernwood Subdivision to permit R1 E Zoning
for a 16.649 Hectare parcel of land. Notice was given was first class mail in accordance
with the Planning Act on Friday July 2, 2004 and by posting a sign on the property in
question. Anyone who wants notice of the passage of the zoning by -law amendment or
to participate in any Site Plan Process if applicable shall leave their on the sign in sheets
outside the Council Chamber.
The Director of Planning Development indicated that this was a three -fold
application: an Official Plan Amendment application proposing to introduce special policies,
a subdivision application and a zoning amendment application changing the zoning from
industrial to residential.
The Director of Planning and Development provided a history of the application.
The subject lands are 100 acres. In September 2003, the developer came forward with
a conceptual plan (Plan "A The Council considered the Official Plan Amendment
Application and approved that application in principle. The conceptual plan indicated major
ingress and egress from Garner Road, provided for a storm water management facility
located at the south edge of the property wherein the stream courses would be realigned
and would form part of a comprehensive development of the Storm Water Management
Area, and planned for an acoustical berm for the protection of the subdivision against the
adjacent industrial use lands and CN rail tracks.
Staff was directed to proceed with the draft Official Plan amendment and come up
with special policies related to the woodlots. After consulting with various authorities, the
Ministry of Natural Resources indicated that the northern woodlot was significant and
should be given an environmental protection designation. Based on the inputs received
from the Region and the Ministry of Natural Resources, staff proceeded to develop a Draft
Official Plan Amendment, which was rejected by the developer.
The matter returned in February 2004. The concept at the time was to protect the
majority of the northern woodlot save for two estate lots which had restricted building
envelopes. The developer withdrew the application before it was heard. A
recommendation to undertake an independent woodlot study was defeated by Council.
Subsequent to the meeting, the developer proceed to file a subdivision application and re-
zoning application known as Plan "C the application before Council.
Plan "C" was a marked deviation from the original Concept Plan "A" and proposed
a substantial portion of the woodlot developed as part of the Plan of Subdivision. Rather
than a single ingress /egress into the subdivision the plan was now proposing two
ingress /egress points and which would represent the first stage of the subdivision. The
developer had incorporated staff suggestions eliminating most of the cul -de -sacs and
incorporating a proposed second entrance via Lundy's Lane.
The Director of Planning and Development indicated that the woodlot issue remains
unresolved. He outlined the differing legal opinions on whether the City could designate
the lands as an Environmental protection area subsequent to the application by the
developer.
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Other unresolved issues include the lack of detail on the housing mix and density for the
entire project, the proposed roadway through the northern woodlot and the amount of
active parkland. In addition various agencies such as the Regional Niagara Planning and
Development Department and the Ministry of Natural Resources have commented on the
importance of the woodlot and the presence of a significant wildlife habitat. The Ministry
of Municipal Affairs and Housing raised concerns questioned the processing of applications
in light of Provincial planning policies.
The Director of Planning and Development made the following conclusions: the
proposed amendment is not in keeping with the direction provided by Council in September
2003. Substantial deviation from the developer's preferred concept has taken place since
the time staff recommended and Council approved in principle; the upper tier planning
authorities (Region and Ministry of Natural Resources) continue to take issue with the
amount of wood lot protection proposed. Full protection of the north wood lot by way of an
Environmental Protection Area designation is recommended; the City and Region have
obtained independent legal opinions which challenge the position being advanced by the
proponent's solicitor that the City cannot protect the north wood lot by way of an EPA
designation.
In response to questions, the Solicitor outlined his opinion of the case law. It was
also indicated that the property could be currently used for Adult Entertainment purposes
and that the City's last Official Plan Update was done prior to the Wood Lot Study.
His Worship Mayor Salci advised that failure to make oral or written submissions at
the Council meeting could result in the dismissal of the case at a future Ontario Municipal
Board hearing.
There was a positive response to Mayor Salci's request for comments.
Greg Hind, Planner, Paul Associate, represents adjacent property owner Mr.
Romano and the Reliance Group. Their property is between Beechwood Road and the
subject lands. In September 2003 their position was neutral, indicating they supported the
concept of residential development of this site. They were hopeful that development on
the subject lands would enable an expansion fo the Urban Boundary Expansion to include
their lands. Mr. Hind felt that Beechwood Road was a more logical urban boundary. In
light of the fact that the latest application, unlike the original concept plan, does not allow
for a connection to Beechwood Road, the Reliance Group objects to the application.
Albert Garofalo, an ecologist, 450 Rice Road Welland, noted several significant
species not listed in the Campbell report. Mr. Garofalo questioned the evaluations given
in the applicant's study and suggested that a decision be delayed until a proper evaluation
of the wetlands take place.
Dr. John Bacher, 134 Church Street, St. Catharines, indicated that of the proposed
6.5 acres in Plan "C" to be saved as a wood lot, approximately 2.5 acres is designated
MTO lands, therefore, what is really being offered is a diminished wood lot of 4 acres. He
indicated that the Region recognized that woodlot needed protection, the full season
evaluation had never been presented to Council and, in light of the pending action
regarding the removed southern woodlot, the developer could be ordered to reforest the
site. As a result, Council would be prudent to defer a decision.
Carol Johnson, 4999 Kingston Avenue, did not feel that the application was founded
on sound principles.
Linda Tampure, 584 Beechwood Road, has a property that is parallel to proposed
subdivision. Based on what she's seen she is in favour of the subdivision.
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Joe McMaster, 9301 Beaverdams Road, fully supported planning recommendation
that this report not be approved at this time. He felt that there was enough housing supply
in the municipality, this was not a logical location for a subdivision, it was contrary to Smart
Growth concepts, the subdivision would stretch municipal infrastructure, in light of the
cutting on the south woodlot, more tree cutting should not be encouraged, stronger tree
preservation measures were needed, the application was contrary to the efforts of the
City's own Park in the City committee and the animal habitat should be preserved.
Marianna McMaster, 9301 Beaverdams Road, questioned the developer's past
record regarding park land.
It was clarified by staff that the developer has met all requirements in his past
subdivisions. It was also explained that in Orchard Grove a natural, passive park was
proposed and accepted. Unfortunately, as people settle in subdivisions they want active
park land.
Allan Barnett, 4622 Garner Road, disagreed with placing a subdivision in a rural
area and felt there would be an increase in road traffic.
Peter Van Kleef, Campark Resort, Lundy's Lane, an abutting property owner was
concerned about the lack of a Sound Vibration Study, noise impacts on his campers and
the possibility that his patrons would not be to have a campfires once the subdivision is
habitable.
Staff clarified that as a part of the Plan of Subdivision there would be a noise study
required. It is usual conducted to protect residential areas from noise, in this case it is to
protect the campground from noise bouncing back. This will be noted and when the noise
study are conducted this will be looked at. In past cases, special accommodations where
made for campgrounds exempting them from the burning by -law.
Peter Grandoni, 4810 Garner Road, hoped that in light of the comments from the
Region, the Ministries, and City staff that Council agree with recommendation of the report
to deny the application. He indicated that development in the area has already caused
flooding on his back property due to interference with the natural watercourse. Mr.
Grandoni did not disagree with the subdivision but wanted the entire wood lot of 12.5
acres preserved.
Jean Grandoni, 4810 Garner Road, expressed the opinion that government lacks
the vision to plan for its resources and this woodlot is a forestry resource. She felt that
there should be a watershed plan, the existing woodlot should be protected and the
southern woodlot replanted.
Rick Calisina, 5497 Beechwood Road, Niagara Falls, indicated that Beaverdams
was a dangerous road and added traffic would only add to the problems.
Victor Muratori, Sullivan Mahoney, Solicitor for the developer indicated that the
northern woodlot had never been designated as environmentally significant and has never
been classified as a wetland. He pointed out that the applicant's environmental impact
study is now a six season study due to the length of time that has passed. The solicitor
clarified how much of the woodlot was going to be preserved, the amount of parkland being
dedicated and the fact that they had not indicated parkland on their plan because City staff
had not indicated a preferred location. He also indicated that an access road to the
Romano property had been removed at staffs insistence.
Mr. Muratori questioned the accuracy of various other correspondences. With
regard to the southern woodlot, he alleged that even the Ministry of Natural Resources
conceded that the lot was diseased. As a result, good forestry practices were followed and
240 trees from the lot remain.
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Mr. Muratori concluded that the applicant could live with the plan known as "Modified
The Director of Planning and Development further clarified staffs position. As staff
works in the public interest, they have a responsibility to protect the significant woodlot and
animal habitat. He echoed the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Housing's position that
special policies are needed to guide development especially at the beginning of the
process. The Director of Planning and Development concluded that modified plan still flies
in the face of good planning.
Since no further comments were forthcoming, Mayor Salci declared the Public
Meeting with regard to AM 17/2004 dosed.
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Wing that
Council not approve the developer's proposed Official Plan special policies, or the
Fernwood Draft Plan of Subdivision (Plan "C and related Zoning By -law amendment
application (AM- 17/2004). The motion was Defeated with the following recorded vote:
NAYE: Alderman loannoni NAYE: Alderman Kerrio
NAYE: Alderman Pietrangelo NAYE: Alderman Volpatti
AYE: Alderman Campbell AYE: Alderman Diodati
AYE: Alderman Wing AYE: Mayor Salci
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo that
Council approve Modified Plan "C" and that staff prepare a report and required documents
to implement this decision with respect to Official Plan policies, draft plan of subdivision
conditions and zoning by -law amendment. The motion was Carried with the following
recorded vote.
AYE: Alderman loannoni
AYE: Alderman Pietrangelo
AYE: Mayor Salci
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AYE: Alderman Kerrio
AYE: Alderman Volpatti
NAYE: Alderman Campbell NAYE: Alderman Diodati
NAYE: Alderman Wing
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Volpatti that
Council continue past 11:00 p.m. The motion Carried with Aldermen Campbell, loannoni
and Wing opposed.
REGULAR COUNCIL
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
ORDERED by Alderman Volpatti and seconded by Alderman Kerrio that the Planning/
Regular Minutes of the June 14, 2004 Council meeting be approved as printed. Carried
Unanimously.
MAYOR'S REPORTS. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REMARKS
The Mayor outlined recent and upcoming events: the Lundy's Lane Historical
Society unveiling of the commemorative wall, the launch of the new St. John Ambulance
Patrol Boat, the First Ministers Conference and Coors Slo -Pitch for Cancer.
NAYE: Alderman Diodati
NAYE: Alderman Pietrangelo
AYE: Alderman Campbell
AYE: Alderman Volpatti
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He pointed out the Centennial Brochure for City of Niagara Falls Museums and the
Historic Chippawa brochure in the packages.
The Mayor also mentioned hosting six mentally challenged bicyclists from Rexdale
and visiting the Niagara College Virtual Lab.
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
Communication 130 Mr. Alex Kates of 4556 Simcoe Street Re: Fence on City
Property.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman loannoni and seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo
that staff work with the applicant to come up with a compromise keeping in mind that
pedestrian and vehicle safety will be a priority. Carried Unanimously.
Communication No. 131 Mike Glazier, Niagara Falls Junior "A" Ringette Re: Use
of Niagara Falls Memorial Arena Parking Lot for a Fundraiser on October 2 -3, 2004.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing and Alderman Pietrangelo that permission to
use the Niagara Falls Arena Parking Lot be granted. Carried Unanimously.
Communication No. 132 Victoria Centre BIA Re: Financial Assistance for Hiring
of a Police Officer to Control Traffic at Victoria Avenue, Centre Street and Clifton Hill
Intersection.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman loannoni and seconded by Alderman Campbell that
a letter be sent to the Niagara Regional Police requesting police enforcement at the corner
of Victoria Avenue and Clifton Hill. Carried Unanimously.
REPORTS
CD- 2004 -17 -Chief AdministrativeOfficer -Re: Filling Regional Council Vacancy. The
report outlines the possible recommendations Council can make to Regional Council
regarding filling the vacancy left by Rob Nicholson's election to Federal Parliament.
Anne Angelone advised Council that she was seconded in line in last November's
run for Regional Council Member receiving 8,817 votes. Mrs. Angelone noted that she is
willing and honoured at this time to represent the City of Niagara Falls at the Regional level
and request that Council make the recommendation to appoint the runner up.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo and seconded by Alderman Wing that
the City Council make no recommendation to the Regional Council regarding the filling of
the vacancy. The motion was Defeated with Aldermen loannoni, Diodati, Kerrio and
Volpatti opposed.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti and seconded by Alderman Kerrio that the
City Council recommend a by- election to Regional Council. The motionwas Defeatedwith
the following recorded vote:
NAYE: Alderman loannoni
NAYE: Mayor Salci
AYE: Alderman Kerrio
AYE: Alderman Wing
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Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell,
seconded by Alderman Volpatti that the report be received and filed. Carried Unanimously.
F 2004 27 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Low Income Seniors Water Rebate. The
report outlines the rebate program and qualification criteria.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Volpatti that
the report be received and filed for the information of Council. Carried Unanimously.
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 and seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo
that the recommendations in the reports of the Consent Agenda be approved.
1. BBS- 2004 -05 Indexing of City Development Charges that this report be received
for the information of Council;
2. CD- 2004 -16, Special Occasion Permit, First Niagara Old- timers that Council
indicated it has no objection to the issuance of a Special Occasion Permit to the
organization listed in this report;
3. F- 2004 -46, Final Tax Notice Due Dates for Accounts with Commercial, Industrial
and Multi- Residential Assessments that the final property tax bills for the
Commercial, Industrial, and Multi- Residential Assessment Classes have payment
due dates of August 31, 2004 and October 20, 2004;
HR- 2004 -04, Employment of Relatives Policy that Council endorse the attached
policy regarding Employment of Relatives of Employees or Elected Officials.
L- 2004 -05, Nicola and Esther Golia, Permanently Closing Part of Road Allowance
(unopened) now known as Part 2 on Draft Reference Plan that (1) Staff be
authorized to commence proceedings to permanently close part of a road allowance
that is unopened between Township Lots 18 and 23, now known as Part 2 on draft
Reference Plan, located east of Stanley Avenue and west of Portage and
Thompson Road (the "subject lands shown hatched on Schedule "A" attached to
this report; (2) this will constitute notice that at its meeting to be held on the 16th day
of August, 2004 at the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4310 Queen Street, in the City
of Niagara Falls, at 7:00 p.m., the Council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls will consider a by -law to authorize the permanent closing of part of unopened
road allowance between Township Lots 18 and 23. The contact person is the writer
of this report; (3) delivery and filing of the Statement of Objection by staff be
confirmed.
RATIFICATION OF "IN CAMERA" MATTERS
Carried
ORDERED by Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Volpatti that the actions
taken in Committee -of- the -Whole earlier this evening be approved:;
1. a) Council consents to and executes an Amendment to an Option Agreement
dated November 1, 2000 between Metrus Properties Limited "Metrus and
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The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, "Option Agreement
concerning lands owned by the City, whereby Metrus agrees to release
approximately 4 acres more or less west of Montrose Road and north of
Chippawa Creek Road "subject lands from the Option Agreement, and
shown as "Approx. 4 acres more of less" on Schedule "A" attached to this
report.
b) That Staff be authorized to negotiate an Offer to Purchase with Star Warning
Systems for the purchase of the subject lands for the fair market value.
c) The Star Warning Systems pay for the costs associated with the sale,
including the cost of an appraisal and reference plan.
2. That the City Solicitor be authorized to oppose the appeal by Mr. Savage and take
all necessary steps in that regard.
Carried. Alderman Wing opposed to item #2.
RESOLUTIONS
NO. 12 VOLPATTI/ WING THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that short form wordings
and set fines for offences under the Noise By -law attached hereto as Schedule "A" be
adopted; AND FURTHER that the City Solicitor be authorized to make such amendments
to Schedule "A" as may be required to have the said Schedule "A" approved by the Chief
Judge of the Ontario Court of Justice. Carried Unanimously.
NO. 13 VOLPATTI/ CAMPBELL THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that (a) Council
intends to amend its 2004 budget and will consider the amendment on Monday, August
16, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4310 Queen Street, Niagara
Falls, Ontario; (b) the purpose of the public meeting is to consider an amendment to the
approved 2004 budget and the said proposed amendment will be discussed and
considered at that time; (c) should anyone require more information, they may contact Mr.
Ken Burden, Director of Finance, regarding the proposed public meeting; and (d) this
Resolution shall constitute notice to the public of Council's intention to amend the budget.
Carried Unanimously.
BY -LAWS
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that
leave be granted to introduce the following by -laws, and the by -laws be read a first time:
2004 -141 A by -law to amend By -law No. 80 -114, being a by -law to designate private
roadways as fire routes along which no parking of vehicles shall be
permitted.
2004 -142 A by -law to amend By -law 2002 -081, being a by -law to appoint City
employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by -laws.
2004 -143 A by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with 918969 Ontario
Inc., carrying on business as Rob Robinson Son Construction, respecting
a condition to pass an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By -law
Amendment to accommodate a proposed contractor's yard.
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2004 -114 A by -law to set and levy the rates of taxation for City purposes, for Regional
purposes, and for education purposed for the Year 2004.
2004 -145 To adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of the City Council at its meeting held
on the 26 day of July, 2004.
The motion Carried Unanimously.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that
the by -laws now be read a second and third time:
2004 -141 A by -law to amend By -law No. 80 -114, being a by -law to designate private
roadways as fire routes along which no parking of vehicles shall be
permitted.
2004 -142 A by -law to amend By -law 2002 -081, being a by -law to appoint City
employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by -laws.
2004 -143 A by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with 918969 Ontario
Inc., carrying on business as Rob Robinson Son Construction, respecting
a condition to pass an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By -law
Amendment to accommodate a proposed contractor's yard.
2004 -114 A by -law to set and levy the rates of taxation for City purposes, for Regional
purposes, and for education purposed for the YEAR 2004.
2004 -145 To adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of the City Council at its meeting held
on the 26 day of July, 2004.
NEW BUSINESS
Carried Unanimously. Alderman Wing declared a conflict.
The motion Carried Unanimously.
Niagara Parks Commission Proposed Gondola
Alderman Campbell referred to his letter to John Kernahan, General Manager of the
Niagara Parks Commission regarding the Gondola Attraction.
Following discussion it was ORDERED on the motion by Alderman Campbell,
seconded by Alderman Volpatti that the Province of Ontario direct the Niagara Parks
Commission to immediately commence a formal Environmental Assessment prior to any
final decisions being made with respect to the proposed "gondola attraction that the
Niagara Parks Commission review their short term and long term goals with regard to those
goals previously established in the document "Ontario's Niagara Parks: Planning the
Second Century"; and that Niagara Falls City Council is opposed to the proposed Niagara
Parks Commission gondola attraction.
Alderman Campbell advised Council that Preserve Our Parks Group (POP) is
having a meeting July 27, 2004 at Our Lady of Scapular Church on Thorold Stone Road
at 7:00 p.m. regarding the Gondola Attraction.
Mrs. Carol Robinson of POP advised Council that they have over 4,000 signatures
on a petition to stop the gondola attraction.
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It was ORDERED by Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Campbell that
it support Kim Craitor, MPP in his efforts to introduce a motion in the Provincial legislature
to examine the structure of the Niagara Parks Commission, how it is constituted and how
it can be more accountable to the public.
Carried Unanimously. Alderman Wing declared a conflict.
Mississauga's Efforts to Leave the Region of Peel
It was ORDERED by Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Campbell that a
letter of support be sent to Hazel McCallion, the Mayor of Mississauga, in recognition of
her efforts to get Mississauga out of Regional government. Carried. Alderman Wing
opposed.
READ AND ADOPTED,
ORDERED on a motion of Alderman loannoni, seconded by Alderman Campbell that the
meeting be adjourned. Carried Unanimously.
DEAN IORF IDA!CITY CLERK R. T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR