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Resolutions 1994No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 Date Jan.31 Jan.31 Jan.31 Jan.31 Feb.07 Feb.07 Feb.07 Feb.14 Feb.14 Feb.14 Feb.21 Feb.25 Feb.28 Feb.28 Feb.28 Feb.28 Mar.07 Mar.07 Mar.07 Mar.07 Mar.07 Mar.21 Mar.21 Mar. 24 Mar.21 Mar,28 Apr. 11 Apr. 11 Apr. 11 Apr. 18 Apr.25 Apr.25 May09 May09 May30 May30 May30 Jun.13 Jun.13 Jun.13 Jun.13 Jun.13 Jun.13 Jun.13 Jun.13 Jun.27 Jun.27 Jul.11 Jul.11 Jul.11 Jul.25 Jul.25 Jul.25 Aug .08 Aug .08 Aug .08 Jul.25 City of Niagara Falls Resolutions - '94 Resolution Public Transportation & Highway Improvement Act subsidy Public Transportation & Highway Improvement Act subsidy Public Transportation & Highway Improvement Act subsidy Bill 120 Resident's Rights Act Niagara's Changing Landscape - Approval to Wesley B. Turner Provincial Construction (Montrose) Ltd. tender acceptance Federal Tax Base - Broadening is opposed by Council Environment Protection Act - Council opposes amendment Greenway Estates Draft Plan of Subdivision extension Parkway Acres Draft Plan of Subdivision extension Heritage Week City of Niagara Falls Acting Mayor- Alderman Patrick Cummings Liquor Licence Act regulations Condolence to family of late Thomas Cowan Condolence to family of late William Saks Get well message to Alderman Margaret Germano Acting Mayor - Alderman Bruce Cowan Federal Infrastructure Program exempt from sales tax, gst, pst Toronto Metro Convention Centre Addition Waste Management Feasibility Study DeRose Bros. tender acceptance Beaver Valley Draft Plan of Subdivision (File No. 26T-90022) extension Carol Subdivision Extension Draft Plan of Subdivision (File No.26T-88035) V. Gibbons Contracting Ltd. tender acceptance DeRose Bros. General Contracting Ltd. tender acceptance National & Provincial SIo-Pitch Championships Arbor Week City of Niagara Fails Environment Week City of Niagara Falls Earth Day City of Niagara Falls Region be requested no changes to signalized intersections City of N.Falls Economy Paving Company Ltd. tender accepted Niagara Falls District Airport Commission Highway Improvements - Program of Proposed Supplementary Expenditures Highway Improvements - Program of Proposed Expenditures Annual Conference of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Saint Paul High School - exempt from the noise by-law for City of N. Falls Unforgettable Weekends - Wine Council Condolence to family of late Edith Marie Billet Wilson International Bridges Municipal Payment Act review Condolence to family of late Joseph Murdaca Condolence to family of late Faith Brockman Lococo Provincial Construction (Montrose) Ltd. tender acceptance Zoning By-law Amendment to AM-6/94, OPA 4 Pine Tree Village Signal Lights intersection of Portage Rd. and John St. Acting Mayor - Aldermen to be appointed Condolence to family of the late Walter Gifford Scott Ministry of Transportation resurfacing QEW & 420 Condolence to family of late Loretta Rea Association of Municipalities f Ontario Conference Ascot Woods Extension 5 Draft Plan of Subdivision Assessment Roll Supplement Fee Condolence to family of late Len McDonald Condolence to family of late Frederick Wayne Bedell Visions From the Garden - Niagara Parks Commission Bright Business Park Draft Plan of Subdivision extension Heritage Village Draft Plan of Subdivision extension Provincial Construction (Montrose) Limited tender acceptance ~-]rl- [ i '11] ill l ...... 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 Aug.29 Aug .29 Aug.29 Aug .29 Sep.12 Sep.12 Sep .26 Sep .26 Oct. 17 Oct.17 Oct.24 Oct.24 Oct.31 Oct.31 Oct.31 Nov.07 Nov.07 Nov.21 Nov.21 Dec.12 Dec.12 Dec.19 Ministry of Transportation rectify sign Thorold Stone Road access Provincial Construction (Montrose) Ltd. tender acceptance DeRose Bros. General Contracting Ltd. tender acceptance Congratulations to Mike Stranges Gold Medal Boxing Niagara District Airport transfer to town of Niagara-on-the-Lake Northland Bitulithic Ltd. tender acceptance ThanKs to Mr. Rogers and participants in Mayor's Committee on Prostitution Katharina Draft Plan of Subdivision extension Jobs Ontario Program funding Mount Carmel North Draft Plan of Subdivision extension Acting Mayor - Alderman Patrick Cummings Police Services Board enforced common by-law for municipality Government of Canada decision to rescind aid to Haiti Regional Municipality of Niagara to issue debentures Niagara Brass Ensemble recognized cultural ambassadors Condolence to family of late Arlene Longo Condolence to family of late Ted Simonen Acting Mayor - Alderman Gary Hendershot Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act interim payment Grand-View Estates Draft Plan of Subdivision extension Bambi North Extension Draft Plan of Subdivision Request to Prime Minister not to proceed with amending Income Tax Act III ' ' T ['11111II1r I The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 79 Moved by Alderman Puttick Seconded by Alderman Hendershot December 19, 199~ WHEREAS the Government of Canada is apparently considering amendments to the Income Tax Act to impose taxes on individual casino winnings; and WHEREAS a municipal question was placed on the ballot of the recent municipal election the results of which indicated that almost 63% of the voters in the City of Niagara Falls who participated in the ballot were in fayour of one government-regulated casino being located in the City; and WHEREAS this significant result was produced largely as a result of the serious economic difficulties that the City of Niagara Falls faces and the need to create jobs in the community; and WHEREAS the Mayor of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls has requested the Government of Ontario to approve the City as a location for a government-regulated casino under the Ontario Casino Corporation Act and the Council has authorized that the necessary studies and work be undertaken to satisfy the requirements of the Ontario Casino Corporation and is anxious that a favourable decision by the government of Ontario be rendered at an early date; and WHEREAS the aforementioned amendment to the Income Tax Act would have a serious negative impact on the location of a casino in the City of Niagara Falls and casinos elsewhere in the Province of Ontario in that it would tend to generally discourage gambling at the casinos and in particular would tend to discourage potential gamblers from jurisdictions such as the United States who presently are subject to taxation on casino winnings; and WHEREAS the Government of Canada would receive more taxes from a Niagara Falls casino through existing tax measures such as corporate and employee income taxes and GST than would be generated by the proposed amendment to the Income Tax Act; and WHEREAS the appeal of the current tax structure is illustrated by the fact that Casino Windsor is presently attracting more visitors to Canada than any other commercial tourist facility. li II .... T ~lI1'~11Flr '1 -2- NOW THEEFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls requests the Prime Minister of Canada, The Honourable Jean Chretien, and the Minister of Finance, The Honourable Paul Martin, not to proceed with any amendments to the Income Tax Act or any other legislation that would tax winnings at casinos; and THAT this resolution be circulated to local and regional MPS and MPPS and Members of Regional and Area Municipal Councils and to other interested agencies enlisting their support in opposition to any proposed tax amendment as referred to above. AND The Seal of The Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously CITY CLERK MAYOR The CRy of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 78 Moved by Alderman HENDERSHOT Seconded by Alderman VOLPATTI December 12, 1994 RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to the Bambi North Extension Draft Plan of Subdivision and that the Regional Municipality of Niagara be so informed, conditional upon the applicant maintaining the appropriate subdivision sign which complies with the Municipal and Regional requirements; AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 77 Moved by Alderman WARD Seconded by Alderman CRAITOR December 12, 1994 RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to the Grand-View River Estates Draft Plan of Subdivision and that the Regional Municipality of Niagara be so infotnted, conditional upon the applicant erecting the appropriate subdivision sign which complies with the Municipal and Regional requirements; AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. The motion CARRIED with Alde~n~an Susin abstaining from the vote on a conflict of interest and with all others voting in fayour. E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 76 Moved by Alderman CRAITOR Seconded by Alderman FISHER November 21, 1994 RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby petitions for interim payment under the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act on expenditures made in the year 1994 in the amount of $4,520,322; AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED CITY CLERK GARY HENDERSHOT ACTING MAYOR The City of NiaSara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 75 Moved by Alderman JANVARY Seconded by Alderman SHERAR November 21, 1994 RESOLVED that Alderman Gary Hendershot be appointed Acting Mayor for the period of November 21, 1994 to November 28, 1994 inclusive; during the absence of His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously CITY CLERK GARY HENDERSHOT ACTING MAYOR The Cicy of NiaSara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 74 Moved by Alderman Susin Seconded by Alderman Janvary November 7, 1994 BE IT RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Ted Simonen, Chairman of the Niagara River Public Advisory Committee and past employee of the Regional Municipality of Niagara. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affvced. Carried Unanimously CITY CLERK MAYOR The Cicy of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 73 Moved by Alderman Janvary Seconded by Alderman Cummings November 7, 1994 BE IT RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Arlene Longo, a well-respected citizen of the community and wife of His Worship Mayor William C. Longo, of the City of Thorold. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously E.C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, OnCario Council Chambers No. 72 Moved by Alderman Fisher Seconded by Alderman Hendershot c, aag3~, Lq~ WHEREAS music is recognized to be the universal language of harmony and goodwill; and WHEREAS the Niagara Brass Ensemble travels throughout the Province and Country to perform and by such actions spread the name and goodwill of the Region of Niagara and the City of Niagara Falls; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Niagara Brass Ensemble is hereby recognized and officially designated as cultural ambassadors for the City of Niagara Falls. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 71 October 31, 1994 Moved by Alderman Ward Seconded by Alderman Cummings RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby requests The Regional Municipality of Niagara to issue debentures in accordance with the terms and amounts set out below, and further, that the City confirms that it has entered into a contract for or authorized the commencement of all works herein listed: AUTHORIZING BY-LAW NUMBER · O.M.B. FINANCING REHREMENT NUMBER REOUEST TERM 90-266 E901275 $ 325,000 10 Years 90-318 E901536 100,000 10 Years 93-158 N/A 250,000 10 Years 92-266 E921030 435,000 10 Years 91-262 E911629 24,000 10 Years 92-226 E911629 400,000 10 Years $1,534,000 AND the seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E.C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR The (::icy of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 70 Moved by Alderman Puttick Seconded by Alderman Craitor October 31, 1994 WHEREAS the Government of Canada has announced recently that it wishes to make available to the Haitian Government $30 million in aid and/or assistance; and WHEREAS the Government has also announced recently that it wishes to drastically cut its 'expenses to reduce the level of debt in this country; and WHEREAS the cuts planned by the Government will be directed to social programs for Canadians including the elderly and the disadvantaged; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Government of Canada be requested to rescind its decision to provide aid to Haiti, unless there is assurance that funds are to provide food and medical aid to the general populace. AND the Seal of the Corporahon be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR The Cicy of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 69 Moved by Alderman Craitor Seconded by Alderman Germano is on record attendants; WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Fails as requiring the licensing of adult entertainment parlours, their owners and AND WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Services Board has proposed to investigate the concept of cor/unon licensing requirements throughout the Region; AND WHEREAS the Police Services Board proposes to undertake the licensing and enforcement of such by-laws, on contract basis for the Municipality on a for fee basis; AND WHEREAS a commonly enforced by-law would appear to be more cost effective and efficient; AND WHEREAS there appears to be a degree of support for this concept from municipalities in Niagara which have adult entertainment parlours; ...2 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Fails endorses the concept of a Regionally enforced common by-law, in principle, and urges the Police Services Board to conduct their investigation and report back to the area municipalities. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK PATRICK~ ACTING MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 68 Moved by Alderman Craitor Seconded by Alderman Germano October 24, 1994 RESOLVED that Alderman Patrick Cummings be appointed Acting Mayor for the period of October 22, 1994 to October 26, 1994 inclusive; and that Alderman Gary Hendershot be appointed Acting Mayor for the period of October 27, 1994 to November 1, 1994 inclusive; during the absence 'of His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. CITY CLERK PATRICK CUMMINGS ACTING MAYOR The CRy of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 67 Moved by Alderman Cummings Seconded by Alderman Hendershot October 17, 1994 RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to the Mount Carmel North Draft Plan of Subdivision and that the Regional Municibality of Niagara be so infomied, conditional upon the applicant maintaining the appropriate subdivision sign which complies with Municipal and Regional requirements. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 66 Moved by Alderman Cummings Seconded by Alderu.an Fisher October 17, 1994 WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls has initiated streetscaping improvements and infrastructure rehabilitation works on Victoria Avenue in the core of the Tourist Area; AND WHEREAS the total cost of the works is $2.9 million of which approximately $920,000 is designated for streetstaping improvements; AND WHEREAS the City originally applied for and received Provincial Funding Assistance for these works under the Jobs Ontario Program in the amount of $250,000; AND WHEREAS there are several streetstaping features which have been deferred due to financial contraints - the total estimated cost of these deferred streetscaping features is approximately $320,000; AND WHEREAS these deferred streetscaping features are deemed to be vital components of the work in order to fulfill the objectives of the streetstaping improvements; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province, through M.P.P. Margaret Harrington, be requested to provide additional funding under the Jobs Ontario Program in the amount of $320,000 to permit these necessary, deferred, streetstaping features to be completed; AND FURTHER that an immediate response from the Province be requested in order that these additional works can be incorporated into the construction activities which are currently in progress. AND FURTHF. R that the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIHOUSLY E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Oncario Council Chambers No. 65 Moved by Alderman Cummings Seconded by Alderman Hendershot September 26, 1994 RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to the Katharina Draft Plan of Subdivision and that the Regional Municipality of Niagara be so infomied, conditional upon the applicant updating the required subdivision sign to reflect approved modifications to the Plan. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 64 Moved by Alderman Sherar Seconded by Alderman Germano September 26, 1994 WHEREAS the Mayor's Committee on Prostitution was created through the efforts of the members of City Council and at the urging of Mr. Dick Rogers; AND WHEREAS it is now showing results along the City's downtown core; AND WHEREAS the energy and efforts of both Mr. Rogers and the Committee have been a great service to the community; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that an expression of thanks and gratitude be directed toward Mr. Rogers and all participants in the Mayor's Committee on Prostitution. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR The CRy of Niagara Falls, Oncario Council Chambers No. 63 Moved by Alderman Cummings Seconded by Alderman Susin September 12, 1994 RESOLVED that the unit prices submitted by the low tenderer, Northland Bitulithic Ltd., for Contract 94-125 - Road Rehabilitation on Kalar Road & Marshall Road; at the low tendered amoumt of $626,762.05, be accepted; AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously GARY D. ATACK DEPUTY CITY CLERK MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls Canada Mh'nicipal Works Di~bartment 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 1994 09 12 MW-94-191 File: 94-125 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson, and Members of Municipal Council, City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RE: MW-94-191 Contract 94-125 Road Rehabilitation on Kalar Road & Marshall Road Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Program RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the unit prices submitted by the low tenderer, Northland Bitulithic Ltd., be" accepted and the by-law be pa, ssed BACKGROUND: The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the Deputy City Clerk, Mr. Gary Atack, opened tenders on Wednesday, September 7, 1994 at 1:30 p.m. for the above noted contract. Tender documents were picked up by five (5) Contractors and four (4) bids were received. Listed below is a summary of the total tendered priced received by the four (4) Contractors together with the corrected bids * 1. Northland Bitulithic Ltd. (Thorold) 2. Steed & Evans Ltd. (Niagara Falls) 3. Norjbhn Ltd. (Niagara Falls) 4. Hard Rock Paving Co. Ltd. (Port Colborne) *$626,762.05 *$640,793.95 $674,764.53 $675,560.67 ($627,158.57) ($640,815.35) The lowest tender was received from Northland Bitulithlc Ltd. in the mount of $626,762.05. This Contractor has previously completed satisfactorily similar type projects for the City. We are therefore, of the opinion that this Contractor is capable of successfully undertaking this project. -2- tyler-94-191 · he Engineer's estimate for this contract was $650,000.00 Project Costs: Awarded Contract Funding: Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Program Expansion & Renewal Funds Surplus Capital Construction Total $626,762.05 $400,000.00 $163,270.00 $ 63.492.05 $626,762.05 This project is scheduled to commence on Monday, September 26, 1994. Thirty (30) working days have been allocated for this project. Councirs concurrence with the recommendation made in this report would be appreciated. Recommended B: Respectfully Submitted By: L.A. Oates, P. Eng., Edward P. Lustig, Director of Municipal Works Chief Administrative Officer Approved By: John MacDonald, Director of Community Services F.Higgins/tp The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 62 Moved by Alderman Fisher Seconded by Alderman Janvary September 12, 1994 WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls is on record as supporting the transfer of the Niagara District Airport to Niagara-on-the-Lake; and WHEREAS recent changes in the National Airport's policy dealing with the commercialization of Federally-owned airports across Canada have been made to guide the transfer of Federal airports to local authorities; and WHEREAS the Department of Transport has requested a re-affirmation of Council's support for the transfer; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls endorses the transfer of the Niagara District Airport to the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ARY D. ATACK DEPUTY CITY CLERK MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 61 Moved by Alderman JANVARY Seconded by Alderman SUSIN August 29, 1994 RESOLVED that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to Mike Stranges on the occasion of his recent Gold Medal win for Boxing at the 1994 Commonwealth Games. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARR/ED UNANIMOUSLY E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 60 Moved by Alderman CU/VIMINGS Seconded by Alderman JANVARY August 29, 1994 RESOLVED that the unit prices submitted by the low tenderer, DeRose Bors. General Contracting Ltd., for Contract//93-110-II - Underground Services, Road Rehabilitation and Streetscaping on Victoria Avenue; Walnut Street to Roberts Street, at the low tendered amount of $1,138,858.66, be accepted; AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR The CRy of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 59 Moved by Alderman Seconded by Alderman HENDERSHOT CUMMINGS August 29, 1994 RESOLVED that the unit prices submitted by the low tenderer, Provincial Construction (Montrose) Ltd., for Contract #93-110-I - Underground Services, Road Rehabilitation and Streetscaping on Victoria Avenue; Ferry Street to Walnut Street, at the low tendered amount of $1,495,420.17, be accepted; AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR II II ....... T']T3~T'" T The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 58 Moved by Aldenaan WARD Seconded by Alderman CRAITOR Falls; and WHEREAS Thorold Stone Road is a major access route into the City of Niagara WHEREAS existing signage on the Queen Elizabeth Highway fails to identify Thorold Stone Road East as an access to Niagara Falls; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minister of Transportation be requested to immediately rectify this error and have the signage at the Queen Elizabeth Highway and Thorold Stone Road East changed to clearly indicate "Thorold Stone Road East Niagara Falls ". AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR I~ IIIIIII ~' .................................... The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 57 Moved by Alderman JANVARY Seconded by Alderman CUMMINGS July 25, 1994 RESOLVED that the unit prices submitted by the low tenderer, Provincial Construction (Montrose) Limited, for Contract #93-111 - Storm Sewer Installation on Dorchester Road and Dell Avenue and Sanitary Sewer on Kalar Road, at the low tendered amount of $142,037'.23, be accepted; AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR [ I[I IIIIIn ~ The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 56 Moved by Alderman CRAITOR Seconded by Alderman CUMMINGS August 8, 1994 RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby supports a one-year. extension to the Heritage Village Draft Plan of Subdivision and that the Regional Municipality of Niagara be so informed, conditional upon the applicant maintaining the appropriate subdivision sign which complies with the Municipal and Regional requirements. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. The motion Carried with Alderman Fisher abstaining from the vote on a conflict of interest and with all others voting in favour. E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 55 Moved by Alderman WARD Seconded by Alderman SHERAR August 8, 1994 RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to the Bright Business Park Draft Plan of Subdivision and that the Regional Municipality of Niagara be so infontxed, conditional upon the applicant re- erecting the appropriate subdivision sign which complies with the Municipal and Regional requirements. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 54 Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS Seconded by Alderman CRAITOR August 8, 1994 BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby recognizes the Niagara Parks Commission's "Visions From the Garden" event being held from September 8, 1994 through September 11, 1994 and designates the event as a "community festival". AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR IIII I III IIIIIII "~ The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 53 July 25, 1994 Moved by Alderman Craitor Seconded by Alderman Cummings BE IT RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the !ate Frederick Wayne Bedell, a former member of St. John's Ambulance and well respected citizen of the community. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 52 Moved by Alderman Orr Seconded by Alderman Craitor July 25, 1994 BE IT RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Len McDonald, a former Commissionaire with the City and well respected citizen of the community. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 51 Moved by Alderman Ward Seconded by Alderman Fisher July 25, 1994 WHEREAS the Province has deemed it necessary to charge Municipalities a fee of $100.00 for each Supplementary Assessment added to the Assessment Roll. AND WHEREAS the Province has initiated this fee unilaterally, without any consultation, charge Municipalities for the service. AND WHEREAS this fee continues to demonstrate the Province's intention to continue the downloading on to Municipalities. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province be requested to immediately rescind any charges for the provision of supplementary assessments. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK THOMSON MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 50 Moved by Alderman Cummings Seconded by Alderman Susin July 11, 1994 RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to the Ascot Woods Extension 5 Draft Plan of Subdivision and that the Regional Municipality of Niagara be so infohned, conditional upon the applicant maintaining the appropriate subdivision sign which complies with the Municipal and Regional requirements. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. E.C. W~GG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR Iil ...... T~HIlII .............. The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 49 Moved by Alderman Craitor Seconded by Alderman Cummings July 11, 1994 BE IT RESOLVED that Alderman Norm Puttick be appointed as a voting delegate to the 1994 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. E.C. WAGG CITY CLERK MAYOR I III IIIIIi ...... The CRy of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers NO. 48 Moved by Alderman CU~e~ZNGS Seconded by Alderman July 11, 1994 BE IT RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Loretta Rea, a well-respected citizen of the community and an active member of the Niagara Promotions Association. Mrs. Rea was also involved in the promotion of tourism in Niagara Falls. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E.C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Onerio Council Chambers No. 47 Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS Seconded by Alderman FISHER June 27, 1994 BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Ministry of Transportation and their contractor involved with Contract 20-94-406 for selective resurfacing on Highways Q.E.W. and 420 be hereby granted an exemption to the City of Niagara Falls Noise By-law No. 75-35 (1967) as amended. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 46 Moved by Aldeonan Seconded by Alderman Cummings Hendershot June 27, 1994 BE IT RESOLVED that a message of condolence be fonvarded to the family of the late Walter Gifford Scott, a former Alderman of the City of Niagara Falls and a fo~iiier Member of Niagara Regional Council and well-respected citizen of the community. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affvced. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E.C. WAGG CITY CLERK MAYOR III i iii iiiiii The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 45 Moved by Alderman Hendershot Seconded by Alderman Cummings June 13, 1994 RESOLVED that the following Aldei-inen be appointed Acting Mayor for the period of June 16, 1994 to June 25, 1994 inclusive; during the absence of His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson. Alderman Gary Hendershot June Alderman Pat Cummings June Alderman Shirley Fisher June Alderman Paisley Janvary June Alderman Fermino Susin June Alderman Judy Orr - June Aidcretan Norm Puttick - June Alderman Margaret Germano - June Aldei-iiian Kim Craitor - June Aide, man Bruce Ward - June 16, 1994; 17, 1994; 18, 1994; 19 1994; 20. 1994; 21. 1994; 22 1994; 23. 1994; 24. 1994; 25. 1994. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously G.D. ATACK DEPUTY CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR ~e tit? at ..~iagara ~aHs, ~Dntaria Council Chamber No. 44 Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS Seconded by Aldei~aian HENDERSHOT June 13, 1994 RESOLVED that Regional Niagara be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls is strongly in support of the signal lights at the intersection of Portage Road and John Street remaining in place for the safety of aH those persons residing in the immediate area. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously ~G.D.~T A~~~ DEPUTY CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR III I iii iiiiii No. 43 Moved by AId. HENDERSHOT Seconded ~y AId_ CRAITOR Tia jara alls. COUNCIL CHAMBEt~ June 13, 1994 That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby resolves that no further notification of a public meeting is required in the matter of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to AM-6/94, OPA No. 4; Pine Tree Village Mobile Home Park, as the reduction in the application from 210 units to 70 units is such: that those who would oppose the 210 units would more likely be present at the Council meeting to speak to the application as opposed to those present to speak to the amended application of 70 units; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls desires the application to proceed through the Public Meeting Process set for this 13th day of June, 1994. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. The'motion Carried with Aldermen Cowan, Cummings, Orr and- Ward voting contrary io the motion and with all others voting in favour. G. D. ATACK DEPUTY CITY CLERK ~.~A YN~ ~THOMSON MAYOR Ill I III IIIIII ~t~l nf Moved by AId. CUMMINGS ~conded by AId. FISHER ~tagara ~nlls. (Onlartn COUNCIL CHAMBEF~ June 13, 1994 RESOLVED that the unit prices submitted by the low tenderer, Provincial Construction (Montrose) Ltd. for Contract 93~107 - Phase H Underground & Road Reconstruction on Epworth Circle; KincaM Place and College Crescent, at the low tendered amount of $893,406.49, be accepted; AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY DEPUTY CITY CLERK MAYOR III ~ III IllliT 41 Moved by AId. GERMANO Seconded by AId. JANVARY COUNCIL CHAMBER June 13, 1994 BE IT RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Faith Brockman Lococo, wife of Philip C. Lococo. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY G. D. ATACK DEPUTY CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR ~o. 40 Moved by Aid_ CUMMINGS Seconded by AId. cP,~T0~ nf iagara alts. (Outat'in COUNCIL CHAMBEf~ June 13, 1994 BE IT RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Joseph Murdaca, a local businessman and well-reSPected citizen of the community. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY G. D. ATACK DEPUTY CITY CLERK MAYOR nf ia ara alls, (Oataria COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 39 Moved by Aid. CUnnXNGS Seconded by AId. ZIStigg JUNE 13, 1994 WBT~REAS the International Bridges Municipal Payments Act, 1981, S.O. 1981, c.6, stabs the amounts to be paid by the Niagara Fails Bridge Commission to the City of Niagara Fails in respect of structures known as the Whirlpool Rapids Bridge and the Rainbow Bridge; AND W!~REAS City staff have determined that in accord_aqce with the calculations in the said Act, the 1994 payment by the Niagara Fails Bridge Commission to the City of Niagara Falls for the said structures will be about $97,479.00; AND WltEREAS this payment is based upon an equivaient assessment of $398,916.00; AND WIW~REAS the actual assessed vaiue of the said structures in 1993 was $879,376.00; AND WHEREAS City staff have determined that if the actual 1993 assessed vaiue of the said structures, rather than the predicated assessed vaiUe, is used to determine the payment by the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission to the City, then the payment-would be about $214,937.00 in 1994; AND WHEREAS staff o~ the Ministry of Municipal Affairs are currently reviewing the said Act with respect to the payments made by the Niagara Fails Bridge Commission to the City of Niagara Falls in order to amend the payments provided for by the said Act, so that the payments more closely represent the actual assessed vaiue of the said structures; AND WI~REAS amendments to the said Act are not likely to be forthcoming in the 1994 taxarion year; AND WHEREAS the City of Niagaxa Fails shall be prejudiced and disadvantaged by receiving a 1994 payment that is $117,458,00 less than it would receive, if the actual assessed vaiue of the structures were used to calculate the payment to the City; -2- NOW THInEFORE BE IT ~LW.I) that City Council urges the Minister of Municipal Affairs to take immediate steps to review the International Bridges Municipal Payments Act, 1981, with respect to the payments to the City of Niagara Falls thereunder, and amend the said Act to provide for an assessment of the international bridges' structures along the Niagara River that represents the actual assessed value of the said structures. AND FURTHER that Margaret Harrington, M.P.P. be requested to assist the City of Niagara Falls in this matter. AND FURTHER that the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY DEPUTY CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 38 Moved by AId. HENDERSHOT Seconded by AId. JANVARY June 13, 1994 BE IT RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Edith Made Biller Wilson, a well-respected citizen of the community and mother of Wendy Canavan, the Corporation's Economic Development Officer· AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affbced. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY · D. ATACK CtTY WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR Q it9 uf No. 37 Moved by AId. Hendershot Seconded By AId. traitor iagara COUNCIL CHAMfER May 30, 1994 BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby recognizes the Wine Council of Ontario "Unforgettable Weekends" during the month of July event and designates the event as a "community festival". AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E.C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR No. 36 Moved by Ald. Hendershot Seconded by Ald. Craitor Tiagara COUNCIL CHAMBER (_Ontario May 30, 1994 BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby exempts Saint Paul High School from the noise by-law for the City of Niagara Falls on Friday, June 3, 1994 between the hours of ll:O0 a.m. and i:30 p. m. for the purpose of providing entertainment at a lunch barbecue. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E.C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYO R No. 35 Movc~ by AId. Hendershot S~zonded by Aid. Craitor ria ara COUNCIL CHAMEIER ( ntar g May 30, 1994 BE IT RESOLVED that His Worship Mayor Thomson, Aldermen Kim Craitor, Gary Hendershot and Norm Puttick be appointed as the City ?s voting delagation to the 1994 Annual Conference of the Association of Municipalities of OntariO. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E.C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR ( it J uf No. 34 Movec{ by AId. Ward ~nded by AId. Craitor riagara all . n/arig COUNCIL CHAMBER May 09, 1994 RESOLVED that the Program of Proposed Expenditures for Highway Improvements for the year 1994, dated May 9, 1994, be adopted as presented in the total estimated amount of $5,724, 700 with an estimated subsidy of $2,269,800. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. The motion Carried with Alderman Fermino Susin abstaining from the vote on a conflict of interest and with art others voting in fayour. E.C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSbN MAYO R II II IIIIII"T' ................ THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS PROGRAM OF PROPOSED EXPENDITURES FOR HIG}{WAY IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE YEAR 19 94 . (A) Bridges and Culverts (i) Total From Reverse Side (B) Roads and Streets (ii) Total From Reverse Side Total Expenditure ESTIMATED Subdizable Expenditure 1,360,000 650,000 (C) Resurfacing (Upper Tier and 600,000 600,000 Large Lower Tier Only) (iii) From Reverse Side (D) Equipment and Housing (Rural Only) (iv) From Reverse Side SUB-TOTAL (A) TO (D) (E) Overhead (7% in Urban Municipalities*) (F) Towns & Villages only 30% of (A) Subsidizable Expenditure (1) TOTALS FOR CONSTRUCTION NOTE: 1,960,000 1,250,000 137,200 87,500 2,097,200 1,337,500 DETAILS OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM TO BE LISTED ON REVERSE SIDE 2. MAIN'rMNa]~M (FOR DEFINITIONS REFER TO FORM MR-A 113 AND MR-A 114). (A) Bridges and Culverts (B) Roadside (C) Hardtop (D) Loose Top (E) Winter Control 55,000 55,000 433,400 433,400 990,600 990,600 200,000 200,000 924,500 924,500 Subsidy 668,700 epTs 8SleAeM o~ plealo~ peT/leD Ie~o~ (AT) 000'009 000'009 (a) THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS PROGRAM OF PROPOSED EXPENDITURES FOR HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE YEAR 19 94 . (A) Bridges and Culverts (i) Total From Reverse Side (B) Roads and Streets (ii) Total From Reverse Side (c) Resurfacing (Upper Tier and Large Lower Tier Only) (iii) From Reverse Side (D) Equipment and Housing (Rural Only) (iv) From Reverse Side SUB-TOTAL (A) TO (D) (E) Overhead (7% in Urban Municipalities*) (F) Towns & Villages only 30% of (A) Subsidizable Expenditure (1) TOTALS FOR CONSTRUCTION Total Expenditure ESTIMATED Subdizable Expenditure 1,360,000 650,000 600,000 600,000 1,960,000 1,250,000 137,200 87,500 2,097,200 1,337,500 Subsidy 668,700 NOTE: DETAILS OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM TO BE LISTED ON REVERSE SIDE 2. MAI~-rM~WPa~CE (FOR DEFINITIONS REFER TO FORM MR-A 113 AND MR-A 114). (A) Bridges and Culverts (B) Roadside (C) Hardtop 55,000 433,400 990 600 55,000 433,400 990,600 (D) Loose Top 200 000 200,000 (E) Winter Control (F) Safety Devices (G) Miscellaneous 924,500 924,500 148,100 148,100 638,600 241,200 SUB-TOTAL (A) TO (G) (H) Overhead (7% in Urban Municipalities*) (J) County Contributions to Urban Improvement (Counties Only) (K) Towns & Villages - 30% of (A~ Subsidizable Expenditure (2) TOTALS FOR MAINTENANCE GRAND TOTALS (1) + (2) 3,390,200 2,992,800 237,300 209,500 3,627,500 3,202,.300 1,601,100 5,724,700 4,539,800 2,269,800 I hereby certify that resolution of the Council of the Corporation of the DATE: May 9, 1994 the above program of proposed expenditures has been adopted by ~ALITY OVERBEAD -' For rurals, the construction overhead 1 (E) is to be 7% of the estimated sub~idizable construction expenditures for (A) Bridges & Culverts, (B) Roads and Streets and (C) County, Region and Large Lower Tier Resurfacing Program and the balance of actual overhead is then shown as maintenance overhead 2{H). MR-A-16 85-02 CO~ST~CTIO~ (A) Bridges and Culverts Location Type of Structure ESTIMATED Total Subsidizable Expenditure Expenditure (i) Total Carried Forward to Reverse Side (B) Roads and Streets Location Ryerson - Eastwood - Victori~ Nature of Work Road Rehabilitati0n 1,360,000 650,000 (ii) Total Carried Forward to Reverse Side (C) Resurfacing Program Location Various City Streets Counties, Regions and Large Lower Tier Only Type of Surfacing Asphalt 0verlays 1,765,000 650,000 600,000 600,000 (iii) Total Carried Forward to Reverse Side (D) Equipment and Housing (Rurals Only) 600,000 600,000 (iv) Total Carried Forward to Reverse Side No. 33 Moved by AId. Ward Seconded by AId. Crait0r COUNCIL CHAMBER (Ontari May 09, 1994 RESOLVED that the Program of Proposed Supplementary Expenditures for Highway Improvements for the year 1994, dated May 9, 1994, be adopted as presented in the total estimated amount of $642,000. O0 for supplementary subsidy. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. The motion Carried with Alderman Fermino Susin abstaining from the vote on a conflict of interest and with all others voting in favour. E.C. WAGG CITY CLERK MAYOR THE CORPORATION OF THE 1 . C(MSTRUCTION City o~ Niagara Fails Supplementary PROGRAM OF PROPOSED EXPENDITURES FOR HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS (A) Bridges and Culverts (i) Total From Reverse Side (B) Roads and Streets (ii) Total From ReVerse Side (C) Resurfacing (Upper Tier and Large Lower Tier Only) (iii) From Reverse Side (D) Equipment and Housing (Rural Only) (iv) From Reverse Side SUB-TOTAL (A) TO (D) (B) Overhead (7% in Urban Municipalities*) (F) Towns & Villages only 30% of (A) Subsidizable Expenditure (1) TOTALS FOR CONSTRUCTION NOTE: FOR THE YEAR 19 94. Total Expenditure ESTIMATED Subdizable Expenditure 600,000 aSn,nnn 600,000 450,000 421,000 3~,500 ,. 642,000 481,500 DETAILS OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM TO BE LISTED ON REVERSE SIDE 2. MAI~'rMa4AMCE (FOR DEFINITIONS REFER TO FORM MR-A 113 AND MR-A 114). (A) Bridges and Culverts (B) Roadside (C) Hardtop {D) Loose Top (E) Winter Control (F) Safety Devices (G) Miscellaneous SUB-TOTAL (A) TO (G) (H) Overhead (7% in Urban Municipalities*) (J) County Contributions to Urban Improvement (Counties Only) (K) Towns & Villages - 30% of (A) Subsidizable Expenditure (2) TOTALS FOR MAINTENANCE GRAND TOTALS (1) + (2) 642,000 48],500 Subsidy 240,750 240,750 I hereby certify that THE CORPORATION OF THE City or Niagara Falls Supplementary PROGRAM OF PROPOSED EXPENDITURES FOR HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE YF_a~R 19 94. 1. C0MS~'RUCTIOM (A) Bridges and Culverts (i) Total From Reverse Side (B) Roads and Streets (ii) Total From ReVerse Side (C) Resurfacing (Upper Tier and Large Lower Tier Only) (iii) From Reverse Side (D) Equipment and Housing (Rural Only) (iv) From Reverse Side SUB-TOTAL (A) TO (D) (E) Overhead (7% in Urban Municipalities*) (F) Towns & Villages only 30% of (A) Subsidizable Expenditure (1) TOTALS FOR CONSTRUCTION Total Expenditure ESTIMATED Subdizable Expenditure 600,000 ~n nnn 600,000 450,O00 421,000 31,500 Subsidy 642,000 48~,500 240,750 NOTE: DETAILS OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM TO BE LISTED ON REVERSE SIDE 2. MAI~'i'M~NCE (FOR DEFINITIONS REFER TO FORM MR-A 113 AND MR-A 114). (A) Bridges and Culverts _ (B) Roadside (C).Hardtop (D) Loose Top (E) Winter Control (F) Safety Devices (G) Miscellaneous SUB-TOTAL (A) TO (G) (H) Overhead (7% in Urban Municipalities*) (J) County Contributions to Urban Improvement (Counties Only) (K) Towns & Villages - 30% of (A) Subsidizable Expenditure (2) TOTALS FOR MAINTENANCE GRAND TOTALS (1) + (2) 642,000 48!,500 240,750 I hereby certify resolution of the Council of the Corporation of the DATE: May 9, 1994 that 'the above program of proposed expenditures has been adopted by of C~LITY OVERHEAD - For rurals, the construction overhead 1 (E) is to be 7% of the estimated subsidizable construction expenaitures for (A) Bridges & Culverts, (B) Roads and streets and (C) County, Region and Large Lower Tier Resurfacing Program and the balance of actual overhead is then shown as maintenance overhead 2(H). MR-A-16 85-02 ESTIMATED Total Subsidizab!e Expenditure Expenditure (A) Bridges and Culverts LOcation Type of Structure (i) Total Carried Forward to Reverse Side (B) Roads and Streets Location Ka]ar - Mnlmtain To Beaverdams Nature of Work Road Rehabilitation 600,000 '450,000 (ii) Total Carried Forward to Reverse Side Resurfacing Program LOcation Counties, Regions and Large Lower Tier Only Type of Surfacing 600,UUU ~50,,UOu 'l (iii) Total Carried Forward to Reverse Side Equipment and Housing (Rurals Only) 4 (iv) Total Carried Forward to Reverse Side (gjt l sf No. 32 Moved by AId. CUMMINGS Seconded by AId. HENDERSHOT Niagara alls. COUNCIL CHAMBER (Ontari. April 25, 1994 WHEREAS negotiations between the Niagara District Airport Commission and Transport Canada had been making progress towards a June, 1994 transfer of the airport to the local airport authority and of the lands to the Town of Niagara'on-the-Lake; AND WHEREAS the Minister of Transport has frozen all airport transfers pending a review of the exisang airport transfer policy; AND WHEREAS any additional delay will cause further deterioration of airport infrastructure which will jeopardize the implementation of recommendations contained in the Niagara District Airport Master Plan; AND WHEREAS there is no question that delays in airport improvements will have a negative impact to Niagara buiinesses and the Niagara Region; -2- NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls expresses their concerns to the Minister of Transport and support the Niagara District Airport Commission in their submissions to the Minister to reconsider his position and to allow the transfer of the Niagara District Airport to local control as this can have nothing but a positive impact on the area economy. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. E.C. WAGG CITY CLERK MAYOR Q it:U alt , COUNCIL CHAMBER No. Moved by AId. Hendershot Seconded by AId. Ward April 25, 1994 RESOLVED THAT the unit prices submitted by the low tenderer, Economy Paving Company Ltd. for Contract 94-04 - Asphalt Patching, at the low tendered amount of $205,675.00, be accepted; AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously, oC. WA~~ CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 30 Moved by AId, JANVARY Seconded by AId. GERMAN0 April 18, 1994 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Region be requested to implement no changes w signalized intersections in the City of Niagara Falls without ha~ing complete dialogue with st~e and further, that an oppoWanity be provided for Councii's input. And the Seal of the Corporation be hereW ~ffixed. Carded Unanimoudy. E.C. WAGG CITY CLRRK MAYOR ( it l Tia ara dall , ( ntarb COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 29 ~4oved by A]d. Janvary Seconded by A|d. Susin April 11, 1994 WHF~REAS that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls, on the eleventh day of April 1994, agreed that April 22, 1994 be designated as Farth Day 1994 in the City of Niagara Falls; and WHBRRAS more than twenty years ago, millions of PeoPle joined together on Earth Day to express an unprecedenmd concern for the environment and their collective action resulted in the passage of sweeping laws to protect our air, our water, and the lands around uS; and WHERRAS the City of Niagara Falls ha.~ long supported environmental' protection and natural resource management programs and policies; and WHEREAS public concern about protecting the Earth is rapidly increasing as new scientific infot,Hation about environmental threats such as globai warming, ozone depletion, acid rain, air pollution and more becomes available; and WHEREAS the public is encouraged to participate in any events planned for Earth Day 1994 by local environmental groups; and NOW THER~-I~ORE BE 1T RESOLVF~D that by and with the approvai of the Council of our City of Niagara Falls, the day of April 22, 1994 is hereby proclaimed as Earth Day 1994 in the City of Niagara Fails; AND THE SEAL OF THE CORPORATION BE I4F~RETO AFFIXED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Mayor, WAYNE THOMSON No. 28 Moved by AId. Janvary Seconded by AId. susin COUNCIL CHAMBER April 11, 1994 WHEREAS the Council of the City of Niagara Falls, on the eleventh day of April, 1994, agreed that June 5 to June 11, 1994 be designated as Environment Week in the City of Niagara Falls; and WHEREAS Environment Week will stimulate interest in and knowledge of the environment; and · WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls encourages local residents, schools and industries to participate in any activities planned for Environment Week; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVl=13 that by and with the approval of the Council of our City of Niagara Falls, the week of June 5 to June 11, 1994 is hereby proclaimed as Environment Week in the City of Niagara Fails; AND THE SEAL OF THE CORPORAI~ON BE HERETO AFF~D. Clerk, E.C'. WAGG CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ~ Mayor, WAYNE THOMSON COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 27 Moved by AId. Janvary Seconded by AId. susan April 11, 1994 WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls encourages the beauti~cation of the City by the use of trees; and WHI:REAS Arbor Week:will stimulate interest in and knowledge of trees;. and . WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls encourages the planting, preservation and conservation of trees; NOW THERI:-FORE BE IT RESOLVED that by and with the approval of the Council of our City of Niagara Falls, the week of April 30 to May 8, 1994 is hereby proclaimed as Arbor Week in the City of Niagara Falls; AND THE SEAL OF THE CORPORATION BE HF~RETO AFFIXED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Clerk, E.C. WAGG COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 26 Moved by AId. Hendershot Seconded by AId. Craitor March 28, 1994 BE 1T RESOLVF~D that based upon the extensive involvement of the community in the National and Provincial Slo-Pitch Championships that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby recognizes the events as Community Festivals. AND The Seat of the Corporation be herera affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CITY CLERK MAYOR Q~itU uf ~ta~ara ~alt~. Outaria COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 25 Moved by AId- Ward Seconded by AId. Fisher March 21, 1994 RESOLVED THAT the unit prices submitted by the low tenderer, DeRos~ Bros. General Contracting Ltd. for Contract 93-108 - Underground & Road Reconstruction on Ryerson Cre,w~nt and Eastwood Crescent, at ~e low tendered mount of $959,322.32, be accepted; AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK MAYOR rtagara lalt . C0tttartn COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 24 March 21, 1994 Moved by AId. Hendershot Seconded by AId. Fisher RESOLVED THAT ~e unit prices submitted by the low tendeter, V. Gibbons Contracting Ltd. for Contract 92-102 - Road Reconstruction on Oakes Drive and Livingstone Street, at the low tendered amount of $445,795.35, be accepted; AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON .. MAYOR iagara alt , (gn ario COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 23 Moved by AId. Hendershot Seconded by AId. Cummings March 21, 1994 RESOLVED ~at the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby support a one-year extension to the Carol Subdivision Extension draft plan of subdivision (File No. 26T-88035 - Revised), conditional upon the applicant m-erecting the appropriate subdivision sign which complies wiffi the Municipal and Regional requirements; AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR nf iagara dalls. COataria COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 22 Moved by AId. Cummings Seconded by AId. Hendershot March 21, 1994 RESOLVED that the Council of ~e Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby support a one-year extension to the Beaver Valley draft plan of subdivision (File No. 26T-90022), conditional upon the applicant re-erecting the appropriate subdivision sign which complies with the Municipal and Regional requirements; AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR (EitH af ~ta~ara ~alt~, (gtxtartn COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 21 Moved by AId. HENDERSHOT Seconded by AId. CRAITOR March 7, 1994 RESOLVED THAT the unit prices submitted by the low tenderer, DeRose Bins. General Contracting Ltd. for Contract 93-100 - Road Reconstruction on Ellen Avenue and Magdalen Street, at the low tendered mount of $435,928.83, be accepted; AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK BRUCE COWAN ACTING MAYOR of haga a alls, utar n COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 20 Moved by AId. HENDERSHOT · .Seconded by AId. GERMANO March 7, 1'994 WHEREAS the Region and Area Municipalities have, with the encouragement of the Province, supported the undertaking of a Waste Management Feasibility Study; AND WHEREAS it is believed that there is potential for considerable environmental and financial benefit at all levels including Provincial; AND WHEREAS the Province supports the undertaking to the extent that they are prepared to participate on a technical level; AND WHEREAS the Region and Area Municipalities were of the understanding that the Province was prepared to participate financially; BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Niagara Falls inform the Province that they are concerned with the Province's position and strongly object to the lack of financial support for a course of action which was obviously undertaken at the urging of Provincial Ministries. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. The motion Carried with Alderman Susin voting contrary to the motion and with all other voting in favour. CITY CLERK BRUCE COWAN ACTING MAYOR C tt l nf TtagaraCOntarm COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 19 Moved by Ald. PUTTICK Seconded by AId. HENE, ERSHOT March 7, 1994 WHEREAS the City of Toronto has awarded a contract to complete an underground addition to the Toronto Metro Convention Centre; and WHEREAS a portion of the historical Roundhouse, located at the foot of John Street in Toronto, will be removed to accommodate this addition to the Centre; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Niagara Falls strongly objects to any removal of any part of the Roundhouse due to its historical nature and importance to our heritage; AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK BRUCE COWAN ACTING MAYOR (~ity of Niagara ~alls, (~nlario COUNCIL CHAMBER No. t8 Moved by AId. WARD ,Seconded by Aid. CRAITOR March 7, 1994 RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls resolves that all sales taxes, particularly that the Goods and Services Tax and the Provincial Sales Tax be exempt from the Federal Infrastructure Program; AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK BRUCE COWAN ACTING MAYOR (~ity of ~Tiagara ~alls. (Oreann COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 17 Moved by AId. 0RR Seconded by AId. SUSIN March 7, 1994 RESOLVED that Alderman Bruce Cowan be appointed Acting Mayor for the period of March 7, 1994 to March 13, 1994 inclusive; during the absence of His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK BRUCE COWAN ACTING MAYOR COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 16 Moved by AId. ~ard Seconded by AId. Craitor February 28, 1994 BE IT RESOLVED that a get well message be forwarded to Alderman Margaret Germano, who has recently been very ill. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR ( ity of agara all , COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 15 Moved by AId. Sherar Seconded by AId. Hendershot February 28, 1994 BE IT RESOLVED THAT a letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of Bob Saks Jr., on the recent loss of his father, William, a well-respected citizen in the community. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK MAYOR No. 14 Moved by AId. Cummings Seconded by AId. Janvary COUNCIL CHAMBER February 28, 1994 BE IT RESOLVED THAT a letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of Alderman Bruce Cowan, on the recent loss of his father, Thomas, a well-respected citizen in his community. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED'UNANIMOUSLY E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR ( ity of iagara alls, ( ntafio COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 13 Moved by AId. CUMMINGS February 28, 1994 Seconded by AId. FISHER WllEREAS the Regulations of the Liquor Liceace Act state that liquor may be sold and served only between ] 1:00 a.m. from Monday to Saturday and 1:00 a.m. on the following day and only between noon on Sunday and 1:00 a.m. on the following day; AND WHEREAS the Provinces and States surrounding the Province of Ontario permit the sale of liquor beyond 1:00 a.m.; AND WHEREAS the owners of establishments, who sell liquor in the Province of Ontario that border on the said Provinces and States, are at a competitive disadvantage with respect to the establishments located in the said Provinces and States: AND WHEREAS the competitive disadvantage results in a loss of business to the Ontario establishments and thereby creates fewer jobs and business opportunities for the Ontario establishments and the local economy relying upon the said establishments; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the City of Niagara Fails request that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario adopt this resolution and the recommendation contained herein and forward copies to the Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations and the Chair of the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario; AND FURTHER that the Regulations of the Liquor Licence Act be amended by extending the hours for the sale and service of liquor to 3:00 a.m. in the Province of Ontario with a local option to opt out of the extended hours, or by extending the hours for the sale and service of liquor to 3:00 a.m. in those communities bordering along other Provinces or States with a local option for those communities to opt out of the extended hours. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.  :~~ ~ L Y CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 12 Moved by AId. HENDERSHOT Seconded By AId. FISHER February 2'5, 1994 RESOLVED that Alderman Patrick Cummings be appointed Acting Mayor for the Special Meeting February 25, 1994, due to a conflict of interest on the matter as indicated by His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK PATRICK CU~N~GS ACTING MAYOR uf Tia.gara all , C nlarta C'OUNCIL CHAMBER February 21, 1994 No. 11 Moved by AId. Hendershot Seconded by AId. Craitor In recognition of the importance of the protection, preservation and promotion of our built, natural and cultural heritage; and WHEREAS all citizens are encouraged to recognize the history and heritage of our community, through cultural exchange, programs, projects and visits to historic sites, and WHEREAS all citizens are invited to participate in events that will assist in the enrichment and development of our understanding of our origins and 'history of our community and create a common identity; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RF~OLVED that by and with the approval of th~ 'Council Of the City of Niagara Falls, the week Of February 21 to February 27, 1994, is hereb9 proc. laimed. as Heritage Week in the City of Niagara Falls; AND THE SEAL OF THE CORPORATION BE HERETO AFFIXED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Clerk, E. C .' Wagg Mayor, wayne Thomson COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 10 Moved by AId. Hendershot Seconded by AId. Cummings February 14, 1994 RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to the Parkway Acres draft plan of subdivision and that the Regional Municipality of Niagara be so infomied, conditional upon the applicant maintaining the appropriate subdivision sign which complies with the Municipal and Regional requirements. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. GARY D. ATACK DEPUTY CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR ( ily of tagara alls, ( nlario COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 09 Moved by AId. Cummings Seconded by AId. Hendershot Febn38_ry 14, 1994 RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to the Greenway Estates draft plan of subdivision and that the Regional Municipality of Niagara be so info. ued, conditional upon the applicant maintaining the appropriate subdivision sign which complies with the Municipal and Regional requirements. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hemto affixed. Carried Unanimously. GARY D. ATACK DEPUTY CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR (~ity of Niagara ~alls, (~mario COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 08 Mov~'~ ~y Aid. Hendershot ~onde~l b~ A~. Cummings RF-qOLVED ~,t Council oppose any amendment to the Environmental Protection Act which would affect the extension, alteration or other undertaking to an existing landfill site; and further That representation be made to the Committee studying Bill 62 to voice Council's opposition in that regard! AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. February 14, 19 94 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (gily of iagara alla, (Ontario COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 07 Moved by Ald. CUMMINGS Seconded by AId. HENDERSHOT February 07, 1994 WHEREAS, it has been reported that the Honourable Paul Martin, Minister of Finance, intends to broaden the federal tax base by lowering the Registered Retirement Savings Plan limits for contributions, and by taxing employee Health and Dental benefits, and by eliminating certain business deductions, and by reducing Or eliminating the Capital Gains Tax Exemption; AND WHEREAS the Honourable Minister has stated that Canadians are prepared to accept increased taxes provided that the avenues and savings denied therefrom are directed towards deficit reduction and job creation; WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation feels that the proposals referred to in the first recital of this resolution are not the best tools to use to reduce the deficit and to create jobs and will instead tend to penalize entrepreneurs who create jobs; AND WHEREAS other means such as the reform of Members' Pensions and the reduction in the size of the Federal civil service are more appropriate tools to realize the stated objectives; ...2 ii IT AND WHEREAS these types of methods have been used by municipalities to avoid deficits in spite of continual downloading of Federal and Provincial responsibilities to the municipal sector. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls is adamantly opposed to the broadening of the federal tax base by the methods proposed by the Honourable Paul Martin, Minister of Finance. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR (~ty of ~agam ~alls, (~mado COUNCIL CHAMBER February 07, 1994 No. 06 Moved by Aid. CUMMINGS Seconded by AId. SHEPAR RESOLVED that the unit prices submitted by the low tendereL Provincial Construction (Montrose) Ltd. for Contract 93-105 - Storm Sewer Installation on Barker Street, Carlton Avenue, Cotwin Avenue and Spenee Street, at the low tendered amount of $280,334.96, be accepted; AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR · ily of iagara dalls, ntario COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 05 Moved by AId. HENDERSHOT Seconded by AId. CRAITOR February 7, 1994 That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby grants approval to Wesley B. Turner, Associate Professor, Brock University for the use of "the Pavilion Hotel", "View of a Settlement" and "The Old Red Meeting House" illustrations from The Niagara Portage Road, publication, Copyright 1990, The City of Niagara Falls, for use in a publication entitled Niagara's Changing Landscape and that the credit shall read "Credit to The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and George A. Seibel, Historian". AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR ( it l nf Tia ra all . ( nt rin No. 04 Moved By AId. s~.~a~No Seconded By AI& FISHER COUNCIL CHAMBER January 31; 1994 WHEREAS Bill 120 removes the City of Niagara Falls' full authority to plan for the orde~y residential development of the municipality, and WHEREAS the City is prohibited from establishing local standards and regulations for second units in detached, semi-detached and townhouse dwellings, and WHEREAS the definition of residential unit creates an unsafe condition because egress may be through another residential unit, and WHEREAS inadequate authority has been afforded the municipality to inspect second dwelling units, and WHEREAS the City' s ability to pass by-law to regulate care home facilities under the Municipal Act may be impedded and inadequate protection is afforded the residents of such facilities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls does not support Bill 120, the Residents' Rights Act, as presented in first reading and that the Standing Committee on General Government be advised of the City's position. AND THE SEAL OF THE CORPORATION BE HERETO AFFIXED. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY City Clerk Wayne Thomson Mayor (~ity of ~tagara ~ails, (gmario COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 03 Moved by AId. CUMMINGS Seconded by AId. COWAN January 31, 1994 RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls petitions for subsidy under the provisions of The Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act on expenditures made during the year 1993 in the amount of $6,794,907.94; AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CITY CLERK MAYOR ( ity of iagara dalls, ( mado COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 02 Moved by AId. CUMMmNGS Seconded by AId. COWAN January 31, 1994 RESOLVED that pursu_%nt to The Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby requests an allocation of subsidy funds for Transportation For Physically Disabled Persons, for the year 1994, in the mount of $91,500 (Operating); AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY E. C. WAGG CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR ily of Tiagara dalls, COUNCIL CHAMBER No. 01 Moved by A~d. WARD Seconded by AId. JANVARY January 31, 1994 RESOLVED that pursuant to The Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby requests an allocation of subsidy funds for Public Transportation, for the year .1994, in the amount of $259,500 for the Capital Assistance Programme; and $738,250 for the Transit Operating Assistance Programme; AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON MAYOR