2004/10/18CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
Council Chambers
October 18, 2004
His Worship Mayor Salci welcomed members of Council, City staff and residents
to the newly renovated Council Chambers.
The Corporate Services Committee met in Council Chambers on Monday, October
18, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. to receive information on Report CPS 2004 -06 -2005, General
Purposes Budget Discussion. All members of Council were present. Alderman Wayne
Campbell presided as Chair.
The Executive Director of Corporate Services provided an update on the 2005
General Purposes Budget and advised that this information would be available to the
general public on the City's website. He commented that deputations from local agencies
and committees would be received by the Corporate Services Committee on November
1s and November 15 2004.
Following the discussion it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti,
seconded by Alderman Morocco, that Report CPS 2004 -06 be received and filed for the
information of the Corporate Services Committee. Carried Unanimously.
The Chair referred to correspondence received from the volunteer firefighters
requesting funding for their combat challenge.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman loannoni,
that the volunteer firefighters' request for funding for their combat challenge be referred to
staff. Carried Unanimously.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Morocco, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that the
Corporate Services Committee meeting be adjourned. Carried Unanimously.
TWENTY -FIRST MEETING
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
October 18, 2004
Council met on Monday, October 18, 2004 at 7:15 p.m. for the purpose of
considering Regular Business matters. All members of Council were present. Alderman
Jim Diodati offered the Opening Prayer.
Following the Prayer, Ms. Brittany Owens, a grade 9 student from St. Michael's
High School sang the National Anthem.
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DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Alderman Wayne Campbell indicated a conflict of interest on Report R- 2004 -70
because he resides in the immediate vicinity.
Alderman Jim Diodati indicated a conflict of interest on Report MW- 2004 -152,
because his commercial vehicles are serviced by the company and indicated a pecuniary
interest on Report PD- 2004 -97 because he currently supplies the present Zehrs
supermarket and will supply to the future Zehrs supermarket.
Alderman Selina Volpatti indicated a pecuniary interest on Report No. PD- 2004 -97
because a member of her immediate family is employed by Vincor.
Alderman Janice Wing indicated a pecuniary interest on Communication No. 179,
Niagara Parks Commission correspondence because she owns property with a Niagara
Parks employee.
His Worship Mayor Salci indicated a pecuniary interest on By -law No. 2004 -91.
St. John Ambulance
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
October 18, 2004 Council Minutes
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Morocco, seconded by Alderman Diodati, that the
Minutes of the Regular Council meeting of October 4, 2004 be approved as printed.
Carried Unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS /DEPUTATIONS
His Worship Mayor Salci provided background information on the events that had
occurred at the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena and where the use of a Difibrillator had
saved the life of Mr. Art Boytanski. Plaques were presented to Roy Savoy, Brad
Sawyer, Tim Booth and Bob Lococo, the lifesavers, by the City and St. John Ambulance.
Niagara Falls Board of Museums
Ms. Kathleen Powell, Niagara Falls Board of Museums provided information on
their new Centennial Project entitled "Heritage Collector Cards" She explained the
purpose of the cards and thanked the sponsors and participants.
Niagara Falls Music Theatre Society
Mr. Brian Belder, Niagara Falls Music Theatre Societyprovided information on
the Fire Hall Theatre's upcoming events and distributed complimentary tickets to members
of Council.
Ms. Carol Newman, Vice Chair, St. John Ambulance provided information on the
new service they are providing: Search and Rescue Niagara (SARN). The service will
train personnel to assist in the location of missing persons. Mr. Robert Bateman, Chair
of the SARN division provided further information.
International Plein Air Painters
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Ms. Jacqueline Baldini, and Mr. Charles Vandersluys, Baldini and Vandersluys
provided information on the Second Worldwide "Paint Out" held from September 10 -12,
2004, where painters gathered in specified outdoor locations, locally and globally, and
painted simultaneously. She encouraged Corporate sponsors and benefactors to support
the arts and presented the City with a painting which took First Place in the Lawrence C.
Goldsmith watercolor category,
His Worship Mayor Salci accepted the painting on behalf of the City and advised
that the painting would be hung in an appropriate place.
PD- 2004 -97 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Official Plan Zoning By -law
AmendmentApplications; AM- 08/2004, 5259 Dorchester Road; and AM- 41/2004, 6940
Morrison Street; Applicant: 1180554 Ontario Limited; Agent: Fred Paul, Planner;
Proposed Zehrs Relocation. The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By -law
to permit:
a) the relocation of the Zehrs supermarket from the current location at 6940
Morrison Street to a new location at 5259 Dorchester Road;
b) the land at 5259 Dorchester Road be redesignated from Industrial to Major
Commercial to allow for the establishment of a supermarket, gas bar and
ancillary retail and service commercial uses;
c) the remerchandising of the existing Zehrs into retail stores and non retail
services and facilities and ancillary service commercial uses;
2. That the applicant and Vincor International meet with staff to coordinate the site
plans for the proposed Zehrs development, the proposed expansion to the Vincor
site and the westward extension of Dawson Street.
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Communication No. 174 Regional Niagara, Planning and Development Department.
The communication advises as not being opposed to the proposed amendment.
AND
Communication No. 175 Regional Niagara, Public Works Department. The
communication advises as having no objection to the proposal.
AND
Communication No. 176 Ministry of Transportation. The communication provides
comments on the proposed development.
AND
Communication No. 177a) River Realty Development (1976) Inc. The communication
advises as not being opposed or object to the rezoning of the former Acres property or to
the proposed amendment to the designation and zoning of the former Zehrs site. The
communication indicates as being strongly opposed to the proposed redesignation and
rezoning of the former Zehrs site for general commercial uses in the absence of specific
uses and size limitations.
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AND Communication No. 177b) River Realty Development (1976) Inc. The
communication advises as not opposing or objecting to the applications provided that
certain safeguards are maintained.
The City Clerk advised that a public meeting was being convened to consider a
proposed amendment to the City's Official Plan and Zoning By -law to permit the relocation
of the Zehrs supermarket from the current location at 6940 Morrison Street to a new
location at 5259 Dorchester Road and to redesignate the land from Industrial to Major
Commercial and to remerchandise the existing Zehrs supermarket. He further advised that
the Notice of the Public Meeting had been given by Prepaid First Class mail, in accordance
with the Planning Act on September 17, 2004 and by posting a sign on the property in
question, and by publishing in the Niagara Falls Review on September 18, 2004. He
informed that anyone wishing to receive notice of the passage of the zoning by -law
amendment, or to participate in the site plan process, if applicable, should leave their
names on the sign -in sheets outside the Council Chambers.
The Director of Planning and Development discussed the subject property, through
the use of posted sketches and reviewed the Recommendation report. He advised that
the purpose of the application was to rezone the lands on Parcel 1 from industrial to
commercial to allow for a Zehrs "super store" grocery store; and that a market analysis had
been done to indicate that such a store was sustainable. The Department Store -Type
Merchandise (DSTM) proposed for the property could not be supported until at least three
years from now. The Director of Planning and Development advised that one of the major
improvements that was required for the full build out was road widening, intersection
improvements and expansion of Dawson Street into the site. He further indicated that
considerations will need to be given in the site plan process for proper landscaping
provisions along the front of the development, proper screening for garbage receptacles,
and the location of lighting. He advised that staff are recommending that a collaborated
effort be undertaken for this project and the Vincor site to ensure full and functional egress
and ingress be provided.
The Director of Planning and Development advised that the proposal was in
conformity with the general objectives of the Official Plan, that the proposal will serve to
further strengthen the Morrison /Dorchester retail district and the applicant has
demonstrated that sufficient market support exists. He stated that the requested
amendments are appropriate and staff were recommending approval.
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.
Mr. Larry Reid, 6811 Keiffer Street, expressed traffic and congestion concerns on
Dorchester Road and questioned the impact of the development to the residents in the
area.
The Director of Municipal Works commented that the Environmental Assessment
for Dorchester Road had been filed. He stated that it was being proposed that Dorchester
Road be widened to four lanes plus turning lanes and the Dawson Street intersection
would be widened and signalized.
Mr. David Devine, 4468 Queensway Gardens, expressed the view that Dawson
Street should be extended to the back of Wal Mart, as this development and Vincor
expansion would bring a lot of tractor trailers to the area, creating more traffic congestion
and diesel fumes near the residential areas.
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He suggested that Dorchester Road, between Thorold Stone Road and Morrison
Street be restricted to truck traffic and that a light be installed at the ramp at the QEW at
Highway 420.
Mr. Vincent Hockton, Hockton Auto Tune and Mr. Dan Favero, 6843 Cropp Street
requested that the exit from the current Zehrs onto Dorchester Road be closed
immediately. They indicated that they were opposed to any development until the road
construction between Highway 420 and Morrison Street was completed; they expressed
the view that once the traffic issues are resolved, they would be in favour of any further
development on the site.
Mr. Howard Russell, 5100 Dorchester Road, expressed concerns with respect to
fumes from the gas bar and restaurant, commercial lighting, constant truck traffic and traffic
congestion and enquired whether garbage compactors would be contained inside the
building.
In response to questions raised, the Director of Municipal Works advised that a
combination of funds would be used for the road widening project, including development
charges.
Ms. Evelyn Fenwick, 5100 Dorchester Road, expressed concerns with respect to
the increase in traffic because of the new superstore and indicated the need for more
landscaping in the area.
Mr. John Beam, 6219 Johnson Drive expressed stormwater concerns and
questioned the location of the grocery store component.
In response to questions raised, the Director of Planning and Development advised
that the City had policies regarding market support for projects and that there was not
market support for having two grocery stores in the area and that the remerchandising of
the old Zehrs store was an appropriate part of this application; he also stated that Niagara
Square could be a viable location for this type of development.
The Director of Municipal Works commented that a storm water management study
had been conducted when Wal Mart went in and that the stormwater issue would have to
be addressed through the site plan process.
Mr. Greg Priamo, on behalf of Loblaws /Zehrs, stated that Loblaws looks forward to
making a substantial capital investment in this project, as it will provide an opportunity to
take a vacant site and develop it, in keeping with Smart Growth principles.
He addressed the concerns expressed regarding parking and landscaping issues
and advised that the garbage would be contained within the building in the grocery store
use; he commented that the prime entrance to the site would be opposite Dawson Street
in a new signalized intersection and that the secondary entrance would be between the
two retail units. Mr. Priamo stated that no work would begin until after road improvements
had taken place. He advised that the recommendation report had been reviewed and they
concurred with staffs report and requested Council's favourable consideration.
Since no further comments were forthcoming, Mayor Salci declared the Public
Meeting with regard to AM- 08/2004 and.AM- 41/2004 closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that the
matter be deferred. The motion was Defeated with Aldermen Morocco, Kerrio, Campbell
and Mayor Salci voting contrary to the motion and with all others voting in favour, except
for those who previously had indicated conflicts.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Kerrio, to
approve the recommendation and, further, that the zoning By -law be amended to a
"Holding zone" provision upon completion and acceptance of the Dorchester Road
Environmental Assessment. The motion Carried with Aldermen loannoni and Wing voting
contrary to the motion and Aldermen Diodati and Volpatti declaring a conflict.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Kerrio, that the
correspondence be received and filed. Carried Unanimously.
MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, REMARKS
His Worship Mayor Salci advised that letters of condolence had been sent to the
families of the late Norm Fisher and Alyssa Kish, former students of Westlane School; to
the family of the late Margot Kali; to the family of the late Vaughan Douglas, father of Jamie
Douglas, with the Parks, Recreation Culture Department.
He referred to his attendance at the following past events: the United Way Spaghetti
Dinner, the Lundy's Lane Museum History Cards Centennial event, and the Cross Border
Mayor's Coalition meeting. Mayor Salci referred to the following upcoming events: the
Cavendish Manor Surf N Turf fundraiser on October 22n at 6:30 p.m. and the Rural
Residents' forum that was being held on Saturday, October 23` 2004. He invited
members of Council to attend.
Communication No. 178 Main Ferry Business Improvement Area (BIA) Re:
Board of Management. The communication requests that Council endorse the proposed
Board of Management for the Main Ferry BIA and other requests.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that
Council endorse the proposed Board of Management for the Main Ferry BIA and to refer
the BIA's other requests to staff. Carried Unanimously.
Communication No. 179 Canada Family Action Coalition, Together for a better
Canada Re: Proclamation. The communication requests that Council proclaim the week
of October 17 to October 26` 2004 as "White Ribbon Against Pomography Week
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Diodati that the
request be approved. Carried Unanimously.
Communication No. 180 Niagara Parks Commission Re: Request from Canada AM
to do a short display of fireworks on Oct. 20` 2004 between 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Volpatti,
that the request be approved subject to established policy. The motion Carried with
Alderman Wing declaring a conflict of interest.
REPORTS
RATIFICATION OF CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that
the actions taken in Corporate Services Committee, earlier this evening, be approved:
that Report CPS 2004 -06 be received and filed for the information of the Corporate
Services Committee;
that the volunteer firefighters' request for funding for their combat challenge be
referred to staff.
Carried Unanimously.
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RATIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that the
actions taken in Community Services Committee, earlier this evening, be approved::
1. Adoption of the Minutes of the October 4, 2004 Community Services Committee
meeting;
2. That the development charges be waived for the Lighthouse Church of God;
3. MW- 2004 -154 Waters Avenue Neighbourhood Operations Review that the
various traffic calming measures be implemented in the Waters Avenue
Neighbourhood and an EA be carried out;
4. MW- 2004 -145 Kalar Road Traffic Operation Review that the existing speed limit
of 60k/hr. Be maintained on Kalar Road between Thorold Stone and Beaverdams
Road;
5. PD- 2004 -96 Request to Waive Committee of Adjustment Fee Application A-
29/2004, 4768 Park Street that the report be received and filed;
New Business:
1. That staff investigate and report on the laneway between Dyson Avenue and Muir
Avenue.
Carried
CD- 2004 -22 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Posting of Electoral Statements. The
report recommends that the election finance statements not be posted via the City's
website or Laser fiche system.
Mr. Larry Savage expressed the view that Municipal government should post the
election finance statements on the website, as this was public information.
Following the discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman loannoni,
seconded by Alderman Wing, that the election finance statements be posted via the City's
website or laser fiche system. The motion was Defeated with Aldermen loannoni, Wing
and Mayor Salci voting in favour and with Aldermen Campbell, Diodati, Kerrio, Morocco,
Pietrangelo and Volpatti voting contrary to the motion.
R- 2004 -70 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Terms of Reference, Armoury Ad Hoc
Committee. The report recommends that the Terms of Reference for the Armoury Ad Hoc
Committee be approved.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that the
report be received and adopted. The motion Carried with Alderman Campbell declaring
a conflict.
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.
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ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that Report
CD- 2004 -21 and Report R- 2004 -66 be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Carried Unanimously.
CD- 2004 -21 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Municipal Clerks performing Civil
Marriage Ceremonies. The report recommends that the municipal clerk not offer the
service of performing civil marriage ceremonies.
Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman loannoni,
seconded by Alderm an Volpatti, that the report be received and adopted. Carried
Unanimously.
Following further discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing,
seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that a letter be forwarded to the Provincial government to
provide an alternative means to have civil non denominational marriages performed and
not by downloading to the municipalities. Carried Unanimously.
R- 2004 -66 -Chief Administrative Officer Re: Preakness Park Vandalism. The report
recommends for the information of Council
Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing,
seconded by Alderman Morocco, that the report be received for the information of Council.
Carried Unanimously.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman loannoni that the
balance of the reports on the Consent Agenda be approved. Carried Unanimously.
FS- 2004 -18 Staffing Plan, Phase 3 that Council approve eight (8) additional firefighters
for inclusion in the 2005 Fire Services Budget;
L -2004- 43 Partial Release of Site Plan Agreement part 1 on reference Plan 59R -12239
that Council authorize execution of an Application (General) and documents necessary for
the purpose of releasing part of the lands included in a Site Plan Agreement made
between JLA Factory Outlet Holdings Limited "JLA and The Corporation of the City of
Niagara Falls ("City being Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R -12239 "subject lands
MW- 2004 -152 Tender #23 -2004- New Equipment Purchase that Tender for the
purchase of new equipment be awarded to Archer Truck Service Ltd., St. Catharines,
Ontario for Section 3 two (2) Trucks, Cab Chasis with 6.0 Cu. Yd. Minimum Dump
Body /Spreader All Season Combination Equipped with Power Operated Snowplow Wing
in the amount of $371,481.12;
MW- 2004 -153 Victoria Avenue BIA Sidewalk Extension that the information be received
and filed;
MW- 2004 -155 Supply and Installation of Additional Pay and Display Equipment that
Parksmart Inc. supply and install ten (1) additional Pay and Display Machines at the 2003
price as quoted in RFP #P42 -2003;
MW- 2004 -156 Garner /Southwest Sanitary Service Area Review; Municipal Class
Environmental Assessment Consultant Engagement that the City engage the services of
Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. to complete the Garner /Southwest Sanitary Service
Area Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, in accordance with their proposal dated
October, 2004, at an estimated fee of $59,960 (excluding GST);
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MW 2004 157 Development Charge Payments Front -end Servicing Agreements that
payments from the Development Charges reserve be approved as set out in the report;
MW- 2004 -160 Tender #26 -2004, New Equipment purchase of Trackless Vehicle that
the New Equipment Tender for the purchase of One (1) 4 -Wheel Drive Articulated Rubber
Tire Diesel Powered Tractor Complete with Accessories Attachment be awarded to Work
Equipment of Courtland, Ontario in the amount of $99,360.00;
PD- 2004 -95, Request for Extension to Draft Plan Approval; Ascot Woods Extension 6, File
26T- 92003; Owner: Ascot Woods Limited that Council support a one -year extension to
draft plan approval for the Ascot Woods Extension 6 Plan of Subdivision, conditional on
the applicant maintaining the appropriate subdivision sign on the property for public
information purposes.
The motion Carried with Alderman Diodati declaring a conflict of interest on Report MW-
2004 -152 and with all others voting in favour.
BY -LAWS
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Diodati, that
leave be granted to introduce the By -laws and the By -laws be read a first time:
2004 -187 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit the use of an indoor soccer
facility for consumer trade shows on a temporary basis.
2004 -188 A by -law to establish Part 2 on Reference Plan 59R -12455 as a public
highway, to be known as and to form part of Sinnicks Avenue.
2004 -189 A by -law to establish Parts 1 and 2 on reference Plan 59R -12540 and Parts
4,5,6,7 and 8 on Reference Plan 59R -12540 as public highways, to be
known as and to form part of Murray Street and Fallsview Boulevard,
respectively.
2004 -190 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 -191 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit the development of lands
on the north side of Thorold Stone Road and west side of Stanley Avenue
for light industrial use (Re: AM- 13/2004, 1578891 Ontario Ltd.).
2004 -192 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit the existing building to be
used as a tattoo studio or retail store on the first floor and one accessory
dwelling unit on the second floor.
2004 -193 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -200, being a by -law to regulate parking
traffic on City Roads (Parking Prohibited).
2004 -194 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting
held on the 18 day of October, 2004.
Carried
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Diodati, that
the By -laws be now read a second and third time:
2004 -187 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit the use of an indoor soccer
facility for consumer trade shows on a temporary basis.
Happy Birthday!
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Alderman Jim Diodati wished his mother a very Happy Birthday!
Nexus Pass/Whirlpool Bridge
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2004 -188 A by -law to establish Part 2 on Reference Plan 59R -12455 as a public
highway, to be known as and to form part of Sinnicks Avenue.
2004 -189 A by -law to establish Parts 1 and 2 on reference Plan 59R -12540 and Parts
4,5,6,7 and 8 on Reference Plan 59R -12540 as public highways, to be
known as and to form part of Murray Street and Fallsview Boulevard,
respectively.
2004 -190 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 -191 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit the development of lands
on the north side of Thorold Stone Road and west side of Stanley Avenue
for light industrial use (Re: AM- 13/2004, 1578891 Ontario Ltd.).
2004 -192 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit the existing building to be
used as a tattoo studio or retail store on the first floor and one accessory
dwelling unit on the second floor.
2004 -193 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -200, being a by -law to regulate parking
traffic on City Roads (Parking Prohibited).
2004 -194 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting
held on the 18`" day of October, 2004.
Carried
Niagara Falls' 100 Birthday Celebrations
Alderman Jim Diodati provided an update and highlights on the City's 100' Birthday
celebrations to take place on Saturday, December 11", 2004 at Queen Victoria Park.
He requested $25, 000 in funding towards the event.
The Executive Director of Corporate Services referred to having staff look at
possible funding sources within the City's budget, and report back to Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Diodati, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that staff
look at possible funding sources for the 100 Birthday event of up to and not exceeding
$25,000. Carried Unanimously.
Alderman Jim Diodati referred to a recent news article regarding a quote from the
Mayor of Niagara Falls, New York regarding the Success of the Nexus pass at the
Whirlpool Bridge. Alderman Diodati provided data that showed this to be contrary
Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Diodati,
seconded by Alderman Wing, that a letter be forwarded to the Niagara Parks Commission,
to our Member of Provincial Parliament and our Member of Parliament, to the Niagara
Falls and Lewiston, N.Y. Mayors and their respective Councils, stressing the importance
of the Whirlpool Bridge for our local commerce, and urging them to reconsider dedicating
the Whirlpool Bridge as a "Nexus Only Bridge" because local residents, families and
businesses on both sides of the border were suffering; and to indicate that Council was in
support of keeping the Whirlpool Bridge open in the off season to support their downtown
businesses. Carried Unanimously.
Niagara Falls Hydro
Greater Niagara General Hospital E.R. Campaign
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Alderman Joyce Morocco stated that since M.P.P. Kim Craitor's busy schedule,
prevents him from attending our Council meetings, she suggested that Debbie Sevenpifer,
Niagara Health Systems, Karen Tribble, G.N.G.H. and Al Luciano, Chair, G.N.G.H.
Foundation be invited to an upcoming Council meeting to provide an update on the GNGH.
E.R. process. Carried Unanimously.
Alderman Wayne Campbell suggested that the matter dealing with Council's
decision to change the shareholders declaration concerning the arm's length relationship
with Hydro was made in haste and that the matter be reconsidered.
The City Clerk suggested that the Minutes of March 1$`, 2004 be provided to
members of Council before making any decisions.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Kerrio, that
the matter be deferred until the Minutes of March 1, 2004 are provided to members of
Council. Carried Unanimously.
Tree Planting /Beautification Program
Appointment to the Niagara Parks Commission
Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman loannoni,
seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the practice of the council appointments to the
Niagara Parks Commission be changed and that beginning the next Council term, the
appointment be voted on and open to all members of Council. Carried Unanimously.
Alderman Selina Volpatti commented that tree planting was part of the beautification
program and advised that 42 trees were being planted by volunteers in the Chippawa area
She expressed her appreciation to the many volunteers that were involved in this project.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Diodati, that the
meeting be adjourned. Carried Unanimously.
READ AND ADOPTED,
DEAN IORFID
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CITY CLERK R. T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR