Resolutions 1997City of Niagara Falls Resolutions -'97
No. File Name Date
(u:\council~97resoR)
01 casino.cmt Jan. 13
02 ko Jan.20
03 kulka Jan.20
04 vlts Jan.20
05 heritage Jan.27
06 grdview Jan.27
07 marpugl Feb. 10
08 muller. ext Feb. 10
09 parkway.ext Feb. 17
10 downie Mar. 03
11 milibroo Mar. 03
12 disabled Mar. 03
13 pubtrans Mar. 03
14 macmilla Mar. 03
15 caslines Mar.03
16 infrastr Mar. 17
17 oliver Mar. 17
18 marinell Mar. 17
19 nicholsn Mar. 17
20 bailey Mar. 17
21 masque Mar. 17
22 beavervl.ext Mar. 17
23 bambi.ext Mar. 17
24 bi1184 Mar. 17
25 actg.may Mar.24
26 tmoroco Mar. 24
27 baldinel Mar.24
28 frances Mar.24
29 cancuba Apr. 07
30 bi1199 Apr.07
31 arbor. wk Apr. 14
32 earth .day Apr. 14
33 enviro.wk Apr. 14
34 ajobey Apr. 14
35 butler Apr. 14
36 offender May 12
37 cochrane May 12
38 williamsosub May 26
39 algoar Jun.09
40 rolhardi Jun.09
41 42Orecon Jun,09
42 chip, lcb Jun.23
43 mccaffer Jun.23
44 amoconf Jul.07
45 bl97-83 Jul,07
46 irish Jul.07
47 weston Jul.07
48 greaves Jul.07
49 grant Jul.07
50 transub,jul Jul.21
51 physdis.jul Jul.21
52 council.mtg JuL21
53 fanstone Jul.21
54 defoe Jul.21
55 tkeep Jul.21
Resolution
Ontario Casino Corporation to establish an independent committee
Condolence to family of late Arthur Ouderkirk
Condolence to family of late George Kulka
Video Lottery Terminals - extension opposed
Heritage Week
Grand View River Estates Plan of Subdivision extension
Condolence to family of late Domenica Persia
Muller Industrial Park Draft Plan of Subdivision extension
Parkway Acres Plan of Subdivision extension
Condolence to family of late F. Philip Downie
Condolence to family of late Mildred (Millie) Brooks
Physically Disabled request subsidy funds for transportation
Public Transportation request subsidy funds for transportation
Condolence to family of late Thomas David MacMillan
Casino Corporation line ups
Infrastructure Program with Provincial/Federal Government
Condolence to family of late Audrey Jean Oliver
Condolence to family of late Dante Frank MarineIll
Condolence to family of late Robert Duncan Nicholson
Condolence to family of late Pamela Anne Bailey
Masque Nightclub Inc. request for liquor licence conditional
Beaver Valley Plan of Subdivision extension
Bambi North Plan of Subdivision extension
Bill 84 opposition
Acting Mayor - Kim Craitor
Condolence to family of late Theresa Helen Morocco
Condolence to family of late Guido Baldinelli
Condolence to family of late Grace Elizabeth Frances (Betty)
Canada-Cuba Conferences
Workers' Compensation Board - Bill 99
Arbor Week - City of Niagara Falls
Earth Day - City of Niagara Falls
Environment Week - City of Niagara Falls
Condolence to family of late Arthur Leslie Jobey
Condolence to family of late Margaret N. Butler
High Risk Offender - Thomas Albert Rodgers
Skywalk - Jay Cochrane
Williams Subdivision extension
Condolence to family of late Allan Ross Goar
Condolence to family of late Roland Hardy
Reconstruction - Highway 420 from QEW to Rainbow Bddge
Chippawa Liquor Control Board of Ontario Outlet
Condolence to family of late Joe McCaffery, Mayor of St. Catharines
Association of Municipalities of Ontario appointed delegates
By-law No. 97-83
Condolence to family of late Ryan Irish
Condolence to family of late Helen Weston
Condolence to family of late Rene Greaves
Condolence to family of late Ralph Grant
Public Transportation - subsidy funds
Physically Disabled Transportation - subsidy funds
Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference
Condolence to family of late Margaret Frances Fanstone
Condolence to family of late Patrick Joseph DeFoe
Condolence to family of late Thomas Edward Albert Keep
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56 ditch.ill Aug11
57 munliab Aug11
58 dutyfree Aug11
59 asctwds.5 Aug11
60 asctwds.6 Aug 11
61 mailbox.far Sep08
62 artfalls Sep08
63 micrbrew Sep08
64 visa Sep22
65 Henderson Oct, 20
66 Willick Oct. 20
67 Quebec Oct. 20
68 St. Davids Oct. 20
69 Water Fund Oct. 20
70 Actg. Mayor Nov. 3
71 Council Mtg. Nov. 3
72 Surplus lands Nov. 3
73 Mun. Election Nov. 24
74 Mewburn ext. Nov. 24
75 Mt. Carmel ext. Nov. 24
76 Inaugural Dec. 1
77 Inaugural Dec. 1
78 Inaugural Dec. 1
79 Inaugural Dec. 1
80 Casino Dec. 8
81 Southgate ext. Dec. 15
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Region to fill in roadside ditch on east side of Montrose Rd.
Relieve municipalities from liability to offset cost of downloading
Allow Duty Free Shops to participate in tourism signage program
Ascot Woods Extension 5 (Phase 2 & 3) to draft plan approval
Extension to draft plan approval for Ascot Woods Extension 6
Mailbox relocation from Ferguson St. to River Rd,
Art by the Falls and Craft Show Sep 19-21/97
Council objects to Micro Brewery operations
Visa requirements of the Illegal Immigrant Reform & Respons. Act
Condolence to family of the late Donald Edward Henderson
Condolence to family of the late John (Jack) Willick
Condolence to Village of St. Bernard de Beauce re: Bus Tragedy
Extension to draft plan approval for Neighbourhoods of St. David's
Funding Assistance from M.O.E. Provincial Water Protection Fund
Acting Mayor o Gary Hendershot
Nov. 17 Mtg. Cancelled - subsequent mtg to be held on Nov. 24/97
Lot 170 bounded by Montrose Rd on W. and Kinsmen Court on E
Voter Identification Notice
Mewburn Heights Plan of Subdivision extension
Mount Carmel North (Phase 3) Plan of Subdivision extension
Thanks to Rev. John James for opening prayer at Inaugural
Thanks to His Hon. Judge Donald Wallace - Oaths at Inaugural
Thanks to Rev. Duncan Lyon for closing prayer at Inaugural
Adjournment of Inaugural Meeting
Support the position of Pallidini to leave the Interim Casino open
Southgate Estates Plan of Subdivision extension
The City of Niagara Falls, OnCario
Council Chambers
No. 81
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alderman VOLPATTI
December 15, 1997
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to the Southgate Estates Plan of Subdivision and that
the Regional Municipality of Niagara and the applicant be so informed; conditional upon the
applicant maintaining the appropriate subdivision sign on the property for public information
purposes
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The Cicy of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 80
Moved by Alderman FISHER
December 8, 1997
Seconded by Alderman FEREN
WHEREAS the Niagara Falls Interim Casino has exceeded all expectations since
its opening on December 9, 1996, creating needed employment as well as significant positive
economic benefits throughout the Niagara Region;
AND WHEREAS recently the Minister responsible for casinos in Ontario, the
Honourable A1 Pallidini, has suggested the possibility of leaving the Interim Casino open after
the opening of the Permanent Casino in order to further stimulate economic activity and tourism;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIl, OF THE
CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS hereby supports the position taken
by Minister Pallidini to leave open the Interim Casino as referred to above, subject to the
provision of an appropriate business case analysis.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
The motion Carried with Alderman Orr abstaining from the vote on a conflict of interest and
with all others voting in layout.
R.O. KALLIO
ACTING CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
NO. 79
Moved by Alderman CAMPBELL
Seconded by Alderman VOLPATTI
December 1, 1997
RESOLVED that the Inaugural Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of
the City of Niagara Falls be adjourned
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
NO. 78
Moved by Alderman JANVARY
Seconded by Alderman FISHER
December 1, 1997
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
express its thanks to Reverend Duncan Lyon for his offering of the closing prayer at this
Inaugural meeting.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
NO. 77
Moved by Alderman PUTTICK
Seconded by Alderman ORR
December 1, 1997
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
express its thanks to His Honour Judge Donald Wallace for presiding over the Declaration of
Office and Oath of Allegiance ceremony at this Inaugural meeting.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously.
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
NO. 76
Moved by Alderman CRAITOR
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
December 1, 1997
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
express its thanks to Reverend John James for his offering of the opening prayer at this
Inaugural meeting.
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. 75
Moved by Alderman HENDERSHOT
Seconded by Alderman VOLPATTI
November 24, 1997
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to the Mount Carmel North (Phase 3) Plan of
Subdivision and that the Regional Municipality of Niagara and the applicant be so informed;
conditional upon the applicant submitting a photograph to the City showing the appropriate
subdivision sign on the property for public information purposes.
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. 74
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alderman HENDERSHOT
November 24, 1997
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to the Mewbum Heights Plan of Subdivision and that
the Regional Municipality of Niagara and the applicant be so informed; conditional upon the
applicant submitting a photograph to the City showing the appropriate subdivision sign on the
property for public information purposes.
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. 73
Moved by :Alderman P. Janvary
Seconded by :Alderman S.Fisher
November 24, 1997
WHEREAS the Ministry of Consumer and Commemial Relations through the local
Regional Assesssement Office is responsible for the preparation and delivery of the voters list
used for municipal elections;
AND WHEREAS the enumeration for the list prepared for use in the 1997 municipal election
was contracted to a third party and conducted by mail at a time that conflicted with the
enumeration being taken for the Federal Election in the Spring of 1997 and thereby causing some
confusion among the electors in the municipality;
AND WHEREAS the Province as a cost saving measure eliminated their sending of the Voter
Identification Notice to voters;
AND WHEREAS the only notice that voters received to check the voters list was by way of
newspaper advertisements and public notices posted at the library and other public places thereby
resulting in the omission of the names of numerous voters who had resided at their current
address for many years and who, in fact had been on previous voters lists at the address;
AND WHEREAS this caused a great degree of inconvenience to the voters, candidates and to
election and municipal staff;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls finds this situation
to be totally unacceptable;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Niagara Falls requests the Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations to take immediate
and appropriate steps to rectify this problem and further that a full explanation be provided to
this and to all municipalities as to why such an unacceptable list was provided for use in the
municipal elections.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ~
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG WAYNE THOMSON
CITY CLERK MAYOR
The City of NiaSara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 72
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
November 3, 1997
Seconded by Alderman CRAITOR
BE IT RESOLVED that the lands owned by the City of Niagara Falls and
described as Part of Stamford Township Lot 170, bounded by Montrose Road on the West
and Kinsmen Court on the East, on the North side of McLeod Road, comprising of 26 acres,
be declared surplus.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 71
Moved by Alderman PIETRANGELO
November 3, 1997.
Seconded by Alderman HENDERSHOT
RESOLVED that the meeting of Council scheduled for November 17, 1997 be cancelled
and further that a subsequent meeting of Council be held on November 24, 1997.
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. 70
Moved by Alderman CAMPBELL
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
November 3, 1997
RESOLVED that Alderman Gary Hendershot be appointed Acting Mayor for
the period of November 12, 1997 to November 21, 1997 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
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 69
Moved by Alderman HENDERSHOT
Seconded by Alderman FISHER
October 20, 1997
BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporation of the City of Niagara Fails hereby
requests funding assistance from the Ministry of the Environment Provincia/ Water
Protection Fund for the construction of a high rate treatment facility in Niagara Fails.
AND The Sea/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. 68
Moved by Alderman HENDERSHOT
Seconded by Alderman CUMMINGS
October 20, 1997
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
hereby supports a one-year extension to drat~ plan approval for the Neighbourhoods of St.
David's Plan of Subdivision and that the Regional Municipality of Niagara be so informed;
conditional upon the applicant maintaining the appropriate subdivision sign on the property
for public information purposes.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carded Unanimously
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 67
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman JANVARY
October 20, 1997
RESOLVED that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the Village of St.
Bernard de Beauce, Quebec and the families of the victims who lost their lives in the bus
tragedy on October 13, 1997.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed
Carried Unanimously
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The Cicy of Niagara Falls, Oncario
Council Chambers
No. 66
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alderman VOLPATTI
October 20, 1997
RESOLVED that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of the
late John (Jack) Willick, a former member of the Willoughby Volunteer Fire Department
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 Cicy of Niagara Falls, Oncario
Council Chambers
No. 65
Moved by Alderman HENDERSHOT
October 20, 1997
Seconded by Alderman CUMMINGS
RESOLVED that a Idter of condolence be forwarded to the family of the
late Donald Edward Henderson, a former City fireman and brother of City employee,
Elaine Eros from the Human Resources Department.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
TnO~~'SON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Oncario
Council Chambers
No. 64
Moved by Alderman HENDERSHOT
Seconded by Alderman CUMMINGS
September 22, f997
WHEREAS Canada and the United States have the longest, undefended
border in the world;
AND WHEREAS the North American Free Trade Agreement(NAFTA) has eased the
passage of goods and individuals between the two countries;
AND WHEREAS Canadian citizens have historically enjoyed free entry to the United
States for as much as six months without formally applying for a visitors visa;
AND WHEREAS U.S. Congress recently passed the I/legal Immigrant Reform and
Immigrant Responsibility Act;
AND WHEREAS this Act will require a~ visitors, including Canadian citizens and
residents, to file formal entry and exit documents to travel to the United States;
AND WHEREAS the result of these requirements will lead to long traffic lines leading
up to the 3 International bridges in Niagara Falls.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT through our local member of
Parliament, the Federal Government be requested to pressure the United States
government to exempt Canadians from the visa requirements of the Illegal Immigrant
Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
CITY CLERK
~OMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 63
Moved by Alderman PUTTICK
Seconded by Alderman HENDERSHOT
September 8, 1997
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario allowed Sunday opening of the Liquor Control
Board of Ontario outlets and Brewers Retail outlets on a trial basis throughout the summer
months; and
WHEREAS it has been shown that these Sunday openings, although profitable for
the Liquor Control Board of Ontario and Brewers Retail outlets, have had a substantial
detrimental impact on micro brewery operations in the Province;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls requests the province to not allow the opening of Liquor Control Board of Ontario and
Brewers Retail outlets in communities where micro brewery operations exist.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
The motion Carried with Aldermen Orr and Pietrangelo voting contrary to the motion and
with all others voting in favour.
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 62
Moved by PIETRANGELO
Seconded by SUSIN
September 8, 1997
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Niagara Falls hereby recognizes the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise "Art by the Falls"
Art and Craft Show being held on September 19, 20 and 21, 1997 and designates the event
as a "Community Festival" in Niagara Falls.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The Cicy of Niagara Falls, Oncario
Council Chambers
No. 61
Moved by Alderman HENDERSHOT
September 8, 1997
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
WHEREAS Canada Post relocated a mailbox from The Bluejay Grocery
at 4343 Ferguson Street to in front of Souvenir City at 4199 River Road;
AND WHEREAS the residents of the area known as Glenview are upset that the neighbourhood
mailbox has been relocated to a less convenient location;
AND WHEREAS as it is appropriate that a mailbox be located where residents purchase their
stamps;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Canada Post be requested to either move the
mailbox back to its original location or provide a replacement at Bluejay Grocery at 4343
Ferguson Street.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The Cicy of Niagara Falls, Oncario
Council Chambers
No. 60
Moved by Alderman VOLPATTI
Seconded by Alderman JANVARY
August 11, 1997
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
hereby supports a one-year extension to draft plan approval for the Ascot Woods Extension 6
Plans of Subdivision and that the Regional Municipality of Niagara be so informed; conditional
on the applicant updating and maintaining the appropriate subdivision signs on the property for
public information purposes.
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. 59
Moved by Alderman VOLPATTI
Seconded by Alderman JANVARY
August 11, 1997
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
hereby supports a one-year extension to draft plan approval for the Ascot Woods Extension 5
(Phase 2 & 3) and that the Regional Municipality of Niagara be so informed; conditional on the
applicant updating and maintaining the appropriate subdivision signs on the property for public
information purposes.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The CRy of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 58
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alderman CAMPBELL
August 11, 1997
WHEREAS Ontario's Ministry of Economic Development, Trade & Tourism has
commenced an initiative to provide tourism signage on the Province's highways;
AND WHEREAS under current regulations, Duty Free Shops are unable to participate in the
program;
AND WHEREAS Duty Free shops are tourist-oriented services geared toward the travelling
public, who may not be aware of the location of these shops;
AND WHEREAS tourism signage indicating the location of Duty Free Shops will lead to
revenues remaining in our City and Province;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ministry of Economic Development,
Trade & Tourism be requested to allow Duty Free Shops the opportunity to participate in the
tourism signage program on the Province's highways.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 57
Moved by Alderman JANVARY
Seconded by Alderman CAMPBELL
August 11, 1997
rapidly;
WHEREAS the downloading from the Province to Municipalities has progressed
AND WHEREAS relief from liability is necessary to help offset the cost of downloading from
the Province;
AND WHEREAS relief from liability for municipalities is in the greater public interest;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT the Premier of the Province of Ontario, the Honourable Michael Harris and the
Minister of Municipal Affairs, the Honourable A1 Leach be requested to take such steps
as are necessary, including statutory reform, to relieve municipalities from liability in the
areas of building inspections, occupiers liability and joint and several liability, as
suggested in the attached material.
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THAT all municipalities within The Regional Municipality of Niagara be requested to
endorse this resolution.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
Municipal Statutory Reform - lt's now or never
The downloading of respousibilitics from the Province has progressed rapidly. Relief from liabilit~
was to help offset the downloading but recently there has been silence at Quccn's Park and the
process of making that relief a reality may have gone off the rafts.
If municipalities do not voice their concerns immediately to A1 Leach or at least before the AMO
Conference in August, the opportunity for further Municipal Statutory Reform could be lost.
Tn~ PROBLEM WITH BUn.nING INSPECIION LtABrt.rrY
· ~e c~ent s~ of ~e law ~es ~ Onto municip~iW a v~l w~tor of build~
commotion;
· conicton, ~tec~ ~d cn~n ae o~n ~ins~, ~ufficienay inked, bapt or
dead by ~e time ~e cla~ ~a~s, leav~g ~e m~cip~i~ wi~ ~e ~ib~i~ to pay ~e
o~er;
· t~y's commotion ~m wffi lead to ~ ~cr~e ~ buHd~g cla~ over ~e next 10 y~s.
~C~ SOL~ONS
· to~ ~ for bu~d~g in~c~on, or;
· ~m~ ~m ~ono~c loss (f~g bad wor~an~p),or;
· immu~ from ~y loss where ~e Bu~d~g C~e ~u~s ~e u~ of ~ ~t~t or engulf,
or;
· m~i~tion of ~e Negligen~ Act to r~u~ ~e b~en on municip~ities by jolt ~d seve~
liabffiW.
THE PROBLEM WITH OCCUP~ LIABILITY
· the duty of care in the Occupiers' Liability Act is unreasonable for municipalities;
· the Act does not distinguish the different uses of municipal property; '
· the same legal obligation to keep property in reasonable condition that applies to a thousand
square foot back yard in a city home, applies to a murticipality which may have many acres of
vacant land;
· the reality is that municipalities never had the resources to meet this obligation, and will have
fewer resources in the future.
PRAC'I'ICAL SOLUTION
· the Occupiers' Liability Act should be modified to reflect a reasonable standard of care for the
different types of property for which a municipality is responsible.
3. THE PROBLEM WITH JOII~TT AhrD SEVERAL LtAB~LrFY
· no other non-profit entity ha.~ the high exposure to jolt & sever~ liab~i~ as of a.m~cipali~;
· no o~er non-p~t cn~ hag ~c ~ceived d~p p~et of a mu~cipali~;
· no o~er non-profit en~ a~cU lawsui~ l~e a mu~cipali~.
~unC~ SOL~ONS
· ~gniTe ~t m~c~i~cs m ~ a class by ~emselves ~d exempt ~em ~m jolt ~d
~vc~ l~b~i~ cn~ly, or;
· r~pi~e mat m~cip~cs ~ ~ a clus by ~e~lves ~ m~ jolt ~d scvc~ I~bili~
~ it applies to mu~cip~i~cs, or;
· ~i~e that municip~i~ ~ ~ a clus by ~e~lves ~ ~t jolt ~d ~vc~ l~b~i~
~ ~em nothing lc~ ~ a ~gct for pla~tiff laden.
Now ~ ~e time ~ ~ your conc~ ~ ~g to ~. ~
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The Cicy of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 56
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman JANVARY
August 11, 1997
WHEREAS there exists a roadside ditch on the east side of Montrose Road that runs
from approximately Kinsman Court to Delta Drive;
AND WHEREAS the residents affected by the ditch have concerns regarding safety and the
aesthetics of their properties;
AND WHEREAS this stretch of Montrose Road falls under the jurisdiction of the Regional
Municipality of Niagara.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Region be requested to fill in the
roadside ditch.
CAKRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 55
Moved by Alderman JANVARY
Seconded by Alderman SUSIN
July 21, 1997
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late
Thomas Edward Albert Keep, President, Niagara Falls Optimist Club 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 NiaSara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 54
Moved by Alderman CRAITOR
Seconded by Alderman CUMMINGS
July 21, 1997
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late
Patrick Joseph DeFoe, former General Manager and Secretary-Treasurer for the Thorold
Hydro Commission.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNETHOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 53
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman JANVARY
July 21, 1997
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late
Margaret Frances Fanstone, well-respected citizen of the community and mother-in-law of
Ron Yorke.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The Cicy of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 52
Moved by Alderman H E N D E R S H 0 T
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
July 21, 1997.
RESOLVED that due to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference being held
on August 24th to 27th, 1997, the meeting of Council scheduled for August 25, 1997 is hereby
cancelled.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
~IY
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 5 1
Moved by Alderman
Seconded by Alderman
HENDERSHOT
CUMMINGS
July 21, 1997.
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls requests
an allocation of subsidy funds for transportation for Physically Disabled persons for the year
1997, in the amount of $1,200.00.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E.C. WAGG
WAYNE THOMSON
CITY CLERK MAYOR
The Cicy of Niagara Falls, Oncario
No. 5 ~
Moved by Alderman
Seconded by Alderman
Council Chambers
July 21, 1997.
HENDERSHOT
CUMMINGS
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls requests
an allocation of subsidy funds for transportation for Physically Disabled persons for the year
1997, in the amount of $1,200.00.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
REQUEST FOR SUBSIDY ALLOCATION TRANSPORTATION FOR
PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS
THE CORPORATION OF THE City OF Niagara Falls
BUDGETED EXPENDITURES, REVENUES AND ESTIMATES OF OPERATING STATISTICS AND PROVINCIAL SUBSIDY
REQUIREMENT FOR THE YEAR 19 9 7
OPERATING STATISTICS ESTIMATES
Eligible Passenger Trips as per the Provincial Eiigibility Guidelines (Excluding those made by attendants)
Local Trips J
Inter-Regional Trips
Total
Other Passenger Trips
Vehicle Fleet
Number of vehicles
Available Vehicle Hours of Service
Number of hours
ESTIMATED PROVINCIAL SUBSIDY REQUIREMENT
Capital Subsidy
Computer Hardware and Software 5 02~/o x ~. 2,4 0 0.
Vehicles and Other Eligible Assets 50% x
Operating Subsidy
1, Basic
Where all vehicles were purchased with Provincial funding assistance
~ ~ Where all vehicles were purchased without Provincial funding assistance
~ x (~'] +
i i i Where only a portion of the vehicle fleet was purchased with Provincial funding
assistance, the calculations noted on the bac~ of this form must be completed
and the result transc~ed in the spnc~_ provided at right.
2. Passenger Based $ x
SUBTOTAL of Items 1 and 2
.rating Nat cotI'R'I- []
Minimum Subsidy Payable
Addhional Subsidy for Inter-Regicnal Passenger Trips
Operating Subsidy Ceiling
Total Operating Subsidy Payable shatl be the greater of
up to the maximum of I~]
50% of I'~
75% x ["~']
1,200.00
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR DB::INFFIONS
Page 2 of 2
o, REQUEST FOR SUBSIDY ALLOCATION TRANSPORTATION FOR
G",tario Trarl,%oorta~ton PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS
THE CORPORATION OF THE City OF Niagara Falls
BUDGETED EXPENDFFURES, REVENUES AND ESTIMATES OF OPERATING STATISTICS AND PROVINCb~L
SUBSIDY REQUIREMENT FOR THE YEAR 19 9 7 CAPITAL COMPONENT
Description of Computers, Vet~ic~es and Other Eligibie Assets
!o be ourchased by the Corporation
Computer Hardware ant~ Software
Computer - Schedule Para-Transit Trips
BUDGETED
EXPENDITURES
2,400.00
SUBTOTAL
2,400.00
Vehicles and Other Eligible Assets
TOTAL BUDGETED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES ( j'~+ [] )
OPERATING COMPONENT
Contractual Expenses
Contractual charges in cases where vehicles were
purchased w~th Provincial funding assistance
Contractual charges in cases where vehicles were
purchased without Provincial funding assistance
Expenses To Be Incurred By Munlclpa! Employees
Transportation
Scheduling and Dispatching
Fuel
Equipment and Vehicle Maintenance
Miscellaneous (specify)
SUBTOTAL
General and Administrative
TOTAL BUDGETED OPERATING EXPENSES
REVENUE COMPONENT
Fares from regular passenger service
Revenue from contracts and charters
All other revenue EXCLUDING charitable cash donations
Subtotal of Revenue ( to be used in calculating Operating Net Cost )
Charitable cash donations
TOTAL BUDGETED REVENUE
2,400.00
MT-O-I~ gl{
SUBTOTAL []
< [] + [] + [] + E > []
Page 1 of 2
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR DEFINITIONS
Of
REQUEST FOR SUBSIDY ALLOCATION TRANSPORTATION FOR
PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS
REQUEST NO. 2
REQUEST FOR ALLOCATION OF SUBSIDY FUNDS FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE YEAR 1 997
Pursuant to The Public
Council of the Corporation o f the City
o f Niaqara Falls h · r · b y
Provincial subsidy funds in the amounts of:
Transportation and Highway Improvement Act. the
requests an allocation of
Capital: $ 1,200.00
AmountOp0ositeiL -~iMj
on Form MT-O-15D
Operating: $ Amount Opposite i'T
on Form MT-O-15D
The said funds shall be expanded in accordance with The Public Transportation
and Highway Improvement Act in providing a public transportation service for
physically disabted persons.
A detailed statement of the proposed expenditures. revenues, operating
statistics and Provincial subsidy requzrement is attached hereto on Form
MT-O~I 5D.
This request for an allocation of subsidy funds has been authorized by a
resolution of the Council dated ., 1997 ..
(SEAL)
AUTHORIZED'SIGNATURES
HEAD OF COUNCIL
MT-O-14D 91-C2
(M~ntstry
Of
TransOortat~on
Omarlo
REQUEST FOR SUBSIDY ALLOCATION TRANSPORTATION FOR
PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS
REQUEST NO. 2
REQUEST FOR ALLOCATION OF SUBSIDY FUNDS FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE YEAR 1 997
Pursuant to The Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, the
Council of the Corporation o f the
of N.i. aqa~:a Fal'ls hereby requests an allocation of
Provincial subsidy funds in the amounts of:
Capital: $ 1,200.00 AmountOpposite ~L -*iMi
on FOrm MT-O-15D
Operating: $ Amoun~ODOosite !T,,~_
on Form MT-O-15D
The said funds shall be expended in accordance with The Public Transportation
and Highway improvement Act in providing a pub ic transportation service for
physically disabled persons.
A detailed statement of the proposed expenditures, revenues, operating
statistics and Provincial subsidy requ foment is attached hereto on Form
MT-O-15D.
This request for an allocation of subsidy funds has been authorized by a
resolution of the Council dated , 1997
(SEAL)
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES
HEAD OF COUNCIL
MT.O-14D 91-c2
o, REQUEST FOR SUBSIDY ALLOCATION TRANSPORTATION FOR
Onta~ T~ansoo~a~o. PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS
THE CORPORATION OF THE Citv OF Niagara Fa 11 s
BUDGETED EXPENDITURES, REVENUES AND ESTIMATES OF OPERATING STATISTICS AND PROVINCIAL
SUBSIDY REQUIREMENT FOR THE YEAR 19 9 7
CAPITAL COMPONENT
Description of Computers, VehicJes anci Other Eligibie Assets
to be ourchased by the Corporation
Computer Hardware and Software
Computer - Scheclule Para-Transit Trips
BUDGETED
EXPENDITURES
2,400.00
SUBTOTAL
2,400.00 []
Vehicles and Other Eligible Assets
TOTAL BUDGETED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES ( ['~'1+ ~
OPERATING COMPONENT
Contractual Expenses
Contractual charges in cases where vehicles were
purchased with Provincial funding assistance
Contractual charges in cases where vehicles were
purchased without Provincial funding assistance
Expenses To Be Incurred By Municipal Employees
Transportation
Scheduling and Dispatching
Fuel
EQuipment and Vehicle Maintenance
Miscellaneous (specify)
SUBTOTAL
SUBTOTAL
General and Administrative
TOTAL BUDGETED OPERATING EXPENSES ( [] + []
REVENUE COMPONENT
Fares from regular passenger service
Revenue from contracts and charters
All other revenue EXCLUDING charitable cash donations
Subtotal of Revenue ( to be used in calculating Operating Net Cost )
Charitable cash donations
TOTAL BUDGETED REVENUE
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR DEFINFFIONS
2,400.00
Page 1 of 2
REQUEST FOR SUBSIDY ALLOCATION TRANSPORTATION FOR
PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS
THE CORPORATION OF THE City OF Niagara Falls
BUDGETED EXPENDITURES, REVENUES AND ESTIMATES OF OPERATING STATISTICS AND PROVINCIAE SUBSIDY
REQUIREMENT FOR THE YEAR 19 9 7
OPERATING STATISTICS ESllMATE$
Eligible Passenger Trips as per the Provincial Eligibility Guidelines (Excluding those made by attendants)
Local Trips
Inter-Regional Trips
Total
Other Passenger Tdps
Vehicle Fleet
Number of vehicles
Available Vehicle Hours of Servic~
Number of hours
ESTZMATED PROVINCIAL SUBSIDY REQUIREMENT
Capital Subsidy
C~mOuter Hardware and Software
Vehicles and Other Eligible Assets
Operating Subsidy
1. Basic
502~Yo x~... 2,400.
50% x []
i Where all vehicles were purchased with Provincial funding assistance
i i Where all vehicles were purchased without Provincial funding assistance
i i i Where only a portion of the vehicle fleet was purchased with Provincial funding
assistance, the calculations noted on the back of this form must be completed
and the result transc~ed in the sOace provided at dght.
Passenger Based $ x []
SUB.._,TOTAL of Items 1 and 2
50%of ~'~
$ x ~
75% x~']
Operating Net Cost
Minimum Subsidy Payable
AdditionaJ Subsidy for Inter-Regicnal Passenger Trips
Operating Subsidy C, eiling
Total Operating Subsidy Payable shall be the greater of
up to the maximum of {'~
1,200.00
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR DERNITIONS
~rr-o-~so 9~-~ Page 2 of 2
The Cicy of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 50
Moved by Alderman H E N D E R S H 0 T
Seconded by Alderman V 0 L P A T T I
July 21, 1997
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls requests an
allocation of subsidy funds for public transportation for the year 1997, in the amount of
$43,000.00 for the Capital Assistance Programme.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
E.C. WAGG
WAYNE THOMSON
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 50
Moved by Alderman H E N D E R S H 0 T
Seconded by Alderman V 0 L P A T T I
July 21, 1997
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagar/i Falls requests an
allocation of subsidy funds for public transportation for the year 1997, in the amount of
$43,000.00 for the Capital Assistance Programme.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
REQUEST NO. 2
THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT ACT
REQUEST FOR ALLOCATION OF SUBSIDY FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR 19 97
Pursuant to The Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, the Council of the Corporation
of the City of Niagara Fal 1 s hereby requem an
allocation of subsidy funds for public transportation in the amount of:
$
$
43,000.00
for the Capital Assistance Programme
for the Transit Operating Assistance Programme
The said funds shall be eXpended on public transportation in accordance with The Public Transportation
and Highway Improvement Act. A detailed statement of proposed expenditures Form MT-5 is attached
hereto.
This request for an allocation of subsidy funds has been authorized by resolution of the COuncil of
The Corporation ofthe City of Niagara Falls
under date of 19. 9 7
MT4 77.04
(SEAL)
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES
THE CORPORATION OF THE CitV of Niagara Falls
STATEMENT OF PROPOSED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION EXPENDITURES,
REVENUE, NET COST AND SUBSIDIES
FO. THE YEAR ? 7 · :
(Note: For assistance in estimating operating subsidy, please refer to
pages 24.2-7 and 2-8 in Municipal Transit Manual}
1, CAPITAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION OF ITEM
0UANTI TY
Bu~e~ - used
B~i~ir~s - Garages Ventilation
-- Terminab
- Shelters
Other(Ipecify) Fuel Dispenser
I. xts: Ih'oceeds from Ditlxxal or Sale of Assets
'TOTALS
2.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7,
8.
9.
TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Total
Total
Total
Total
ESTIMATE O COST
TOTAL SUBSIDY
46,000. 23,000.
30,000. 15,000.
10,000.
(
5.000.
)(
86.000. at,nnn
Budgeted Expenditure
It.m not Eligible for Subsidy
Expenses As per Line B Page 24 (Line I - Line 2)
Inter City Charter Expenses
Contracted Services'to Adjacent Municipalities
Expenses As per Total C Page 2-6 .(Line 3 - Lines 4 & 5)
80% of Non-Transit Revenue As per Line O Page 2~
Eligible Operating Expenses As per Line E Page. 24 (Line 6 - Line 7)
10.
11.
12.
4.
13.
14.
16.
16.
E.
BUDGETED REVENUE
Operating
Non-Opeating
Total Budgeted Revenue
As per Line' F Page 2-7
As per Page 2-7
As per Line G Page 2-7
ESTIMATED NET COST (AEtud/Theoretical/Additional)
Actual Net Cost (Line 3 - Line 12)
Theoretical Net Cost [Line 8 x (100~- R/C Target)]
Additional Net Corn (Line 13 - Line 14)
OR (25% of Line 14}
ESTIMATED SUBSIDY
17. BASIC: 50%of Line 14
18. Additional {if applicable): 25% of Line 15
OR 25% of Line 16 - whichever is less
18, Total Estimated Operating Subsidy
20, Estimated Number of Revenue Pksserviers
21. Estimate kilometres Operated
Note: Line 19 should not exceed 75% of Line 13
UT-I ll.li
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 49
Moved by Alderman ORR
Seconded by Alderman SUSIN
July 7, 1997
RESOLVED that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Ralph
Grant, husband of Marguerite Grant; and well known and respected citizen of the community
through his involvement with the Tourism Industry.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The Cicy of NiaSara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 48
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman JANVARY
July 7, 1997
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late
Rene Greaves; wife of Alec Greaves, former Director of the Planning & Development
Department and well-respected citizen of the community through her involvement with the Beta
Sigma Phi Sorority and the Stamford Women's Institute.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 47
Moved by Alderman FISHER
July 7, 1997
Seconded by Alderman VOLPATTI
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late
Helen Weston, proud recipient of the "Misty" Award for her dedication and service to the tourism
industry; and well-respected citizen of the community.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Oncario
Council Chambers
No. 46
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alderman VOLPATTI
July 7, 1997
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the
late Ryan Irish, an avid hockey player and active in local sports..
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 45
Moved by Alderman VOLPATTI
Seconded by Alderman CRAITOR
July 7, 1997
WHEREAS Council has adopted By-law No. 97-83 on April 21, 1997; and
WHEREAS Council, on the 261h day of May, 1997, reaffirmed it's approval of By-law No.
97-83; and
WHEREAS the applicant has brought a motion before the Ontario Municipal Board,
maintaining that the objection is frivolous and made only for the purpose of delay;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Solicitor and necessary staff be
authorized to represent the City of Niagara Falls at the presentation of any such motion.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The Cicy of NiaSara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 44
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman JANVARY
July 7, 1997
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mayor Wayne Thomson, Alderman Wayne
Campbell, Alderman Gary Hendershot, Alderman Victor Pietrangelo and Alderman Norm
Puttick, be appointed as voting delegates to the 1997 Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Conference, to be held on August 24 to August 27, 1997;
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The Cicy of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 43
Moved by Alderman WARD
Seconded by Alderman 0RR
June 23, 1997
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late
Joe McCaffery, former Mayor of the City of St. Catharines and well-respected citizen of his
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. 42
Moved by Alderman WARD
Seconded by Alderman CRAITOR
June 23, 1997
WHEREAS the area of Niagara Falls known as Chippawa lacks a Liquor
Control Board of Ontario Outlet(LCBO) to service the needs of the approximately 5,500
residents and the many visitors to the area;
AND WHEREAS a trip to the nearest LCBO outlet necessitates a 24 kilometre, round-trip
drive or bus ride;
AND WHEREAS many tourists are discouraged by the distance and may not return;
AND WHEREAS the population of Chippawa is increasing and there is great potential for
expanding tourism activities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the LCBO seriously consider opening an
outlet to serve the beer, wine, and liquor needs of the residents and the visitors to the area.
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 fayour.
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 41
Moved by Alderman HENDERSHOT
June 9, 1997
Seconded by Alderman CUMMINGS
WHEREAS Highway 420 from the QEW to the Rainbow Bridge is in need of
reconstruction and has been in need of reconstruction for several years; and
WHEREAS the Highway 420/Victoria Avenue Interchange is now in need of
improvement to accommodate increased visitation to the City of Niagara Falls, and these
improvements should have been completed before this tourist season (i.e. summer 1997); and
WHEREAS MTO's deferral of these necessary works will have a significant adverse
impact on visitors to the City and therefore to the tourism sector; and
WHEREAS the Province realizes extraordinary direct revenues from the tourism
industry in the City of Niagara Falls (approximately $83 million); and
WHEREAS the Province realizes additional extraordinary direct revenue from Casino
Niagara (approximately $120 million annually - projected)
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that further delay in these road improvements is
unacceptable to the City of Niagara Falls and therefore the Province is herein petitioned to begin
these road improvements immediately, and further that the Ministers of Transportation
(Honourable AI Palladini) and Economic Development Trade and Tourism (Honourable William
Saunderson), MPP Bart Maves, and the Ontario Casino Corporation be advised of the City's
dissatisfaction and frustration with this matter.
And the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carded Unanimously.
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 40
Moved by Alderman JANVARY
Seconded by Alderman CRAITOR
June 9, 1997
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late
Roland Hardy, Regional Councillor and former Mayor of Welland.
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. 39
Moved by Alderman JANVARY
Seconded by Alderman CUMMINGS
June 9, 1997
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late
Allan Ross Goar, President of the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls, Sunrise; and well-respected
citizen of the community through his involvement in the coaching of minor sports and being
instrumental in the organizing of the Why Not Marathon for Para Olympic athletes.
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. 38
Moved by Alderman PIETRANGELO
Seconded by Alderman FISHER
May 26, 1997
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to draft plan approval for i) Williams Subdivision and
ii) Willjams Subdivision Plan 2 and that the Regional Municipality of Niagara be so informed;
conditional upon the applicant maintaining the appropriate subdivision signs on the properties
for public information purposes.
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. 37a
Moved by Alderman HENDERSHOT
May 12, 1997
Seconded by Alderman FISHER
WHEREAS serial rapist Thomas Albert Rodgers has been released to the
City of Niagara Falls;
AND WHEREAS Thomas Albert Rodgers has been diagnosed as a "High Risk to Re-offend
by Correctional Services Canada;
AND WHEREAS Council and the citizens of Niagara Falls are concerned for their safety
and that of their children;
AND WHEREAS it is well documented that offenders diagnosed as "High Risk to Re-
offend" have, in fact, committed crimes of the same nature as those which they have been
previously convicted of;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the
City of Niagara Falls express their deepest concern, firstly with the release of offenders that
are diagnosed as "High Risk to Re-offend"
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and Secondly, that such offenders would be released back to the community where the
offenses occurred;
AND THAT Council strongly urges the Police and the Federal Justice System to take
whatever steps are necessary to ensure that offenders who are diagnosed "High Risk to Re-
offend" are not released into any community.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 37
Moved by Alderman HENDERSHOT
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
May 12, 1997
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Niagara Falls supports, in principle, Jay
Cochrane's Skywalk, which is to take place in Niagara Falls on September 6, 1997 subject to
the City receiving such documents, agreements and other assurances as may be required to
fully protect the City's interests with respect to this event.
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. 36
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman ORR
April 14, 1997
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the
late Gordon William Goulty, a former member of the Committee of Adjustment of the City
of Niagara Falls.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously.
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
~OMSON
MAYOR
The Cicy of NiaSara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 35
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman ORR
April 14, 1997
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family
of the late Margaret N. Butler, a well-respected member of the community.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
NIT i II rillIll
The City of Niagara Falls, Oncario
Council Chambers
No. 34
Moved by Alderman JANVARY
April 14, 1997
Seconded by Alderman SUSIN
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the
late Arthur Leslie Jobey, a former Personnel Director with the City of Niagara Falls 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. 33
Moved by Alderman JANVARY
Seconded by Alderman ORR
April 14, 1997
WHEREAS the Council of the City of Niagara Falls, on the fourteenth day of April,
1997, agreed that the week of June 1 to June 8, 1997 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 RESOLVED that by and with the approval of the Council of
our City of Niagara Falls, the week of June 1 to June 8, 1997 is hereby proclaimed as
Environment Week in the City of Niagara Falls.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 32
Moved by Alderman JANVARY
Seconded by Alderman ORR
April 14, 1997
WHEREAS the Council of the City of Niagara Falls, on the fourteenth day of April,
1997, agreed that April 22, 1997 be designated as Earth Day 1997 in the City of Niagara
Falls;
AND WHEREAS more than twenty years ago, millions of people joined together on Earth
Day to express an unprecedented 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 WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls has 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 information about environmental threats such as global 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 1997 by local environmental groups and schools;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that by and with the approval of the Council of
our City of Niagara Falls, the day of April 22, 1997 is hereby proclaimed as Earth Day,
1997 in the City of Niagara Falls.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 31
Moved by Alderman JANVARY
Seconded by Alderman ORR
April 14, 1997
WHEREAS the Council of the City of Niagara Falls, encourages the beauti~cation of
the City by the use of trees;
AND WHEREAS Arbor Week will stimulate interest in and knowledge of trees, and
conservation of trees;
AND WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls encourages the planting, preservation and
conservation of trees;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT by and with the approval of the Council
of our City of Niagara Falls, the week of April 25 to May 11, 1997 is hereby proclaimed as
Arbor Week in the City of Niagara Falls.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 30
Moved by Alderman CRAITOR
Seconded by Alderman CAMPBELL
April 7, 1997
WHEREAS Workers' Compensation started in 1914 with workers giving up
their right to sue for just compensation when injured as a result of their work;
AND WHEREAS WCB is funded by employers and as group, Ontario's employers enjoy
WCB assessment rates in the bottom third of North American employers, about two percent
of payroll;
AND WHEREAS the unfunded liability is a non-issue because WCB has 6.8 billion in
reserve. In 1995, WCB had a surplus of 510 million, non collected employer's debt of 175
million at the same time the WCB paid back the employers 359 million. The amount paid to
injured workers was only 337 million;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government's proposed Bill 99 introduces drastic changes
to WCB and to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and does nothing to prevent workers
from being injured. This Bill will dramatically reduce the living standard of injured workers
and their families by cutting their WCB benefits 5 % and by recalculating the indexing of
their benefits will further shrink the injured worker's income by 40% over the long term;
AND WHEREAS proposed changes to the Health and Safety Act will produce more unsafe
work places; procedures, and more injured workers;
AND WHEREAS Bill 99 limits or outlaws compensation for certain work related disabilities
compensated under the current act;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government's Proposal also allows employers the right to
confidential medical information greatly infringing upon the privacy of injured workers;
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AND WHEREAS the financial adjustments to be introduced through Bill 99 only benefit the
employers by giving them a 5 % rebate at the expense of injured workers, many of whom
will be forced onto Public Health and Social Assistance Systems. Already 9,488 injured
workers receive WCB benefits so low that they rely on Public Assistance in order to survive;
AND WHEREAS there is no way of knowing how many injured workers there will be in the
coming years and what will be the cost to the municipal tax-payers;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Niagara Falls informs the Provincial
Government that the off-loading responsibility of caring for the injured workers from the
employers to municipal tax payers is unacceptable;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Niagara Falls informs the Provincial
Government that the working citizens of their municipality deserve to be treated with fairness
and respect;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Niagara Falls informs the
Provincial Government not to dismantle the WCB and the Occupational Health and Safety
Act, but rather improve it so that injuries and diseases will be eradicated from the workplace
and when an injury occurs the worker's dignity is not undermined, proper care is available
and the worker's income is not adversely affected;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT public hearings on Bill 99 be held in the City of
Niagara Falls in order that all our citizens and organizations who have an interest in these
important changes have an opportunity to be heard.
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. 29
Moved by Alderman CRAITOR
Seconded by Alderman ORR
April 7, 1997
WHEREAS the City of Havana, Cuba will be hosting the Cuban half of The
Canada-Cuba Conferences, the previous regional conferences held in four Canadian locations
last September and October 1996;
AND WHEREAS Canada has had a long-standing friendly and trade relationship with Cuba;
AND WHEREAS the best way to promote understanding and respect is through direct
people to people dialogue;
AND WHEREAS resolutions supporting City of Toronto-Cuba and City of York-Cuba
friendship proclamations were passed by their respective councils in support of The Canada-
Cuba Solidarity Conferences held in Canada;
AND WHEREAS Toronto has reserved Nathan Phillips Square, Saturday, September 6,
1997, for a Toronto-Cuba Friendship Day and Toronto Mayor, Barbara Hall may proclaim
that day Toronto-Cuba Friendship Day and perform a flag raising ceremony as they did in
1996.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Niagara Falls Council support
and affirm these positive relations by graciously receiving this invitation extended to
members of Council and all citizens of this city to attend The Canada-Cuba Solidarity
Conference(s) in Havana, December, 1997;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Niagara Falls Council support the
Toronto initiative and proclaim Saturday, September 6, 1997, as Niagara Falls-Cuba
Friendship Day.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 28
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Aldersnan FISHER
March 24, 1997
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family
of the late Grace Elizabeth Frances (Betty), a well-respected member of her community.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
ACTING CITY CLERK
~~ON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 27
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman FISHER
March 24, 1997
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family
of the late Guido Baldinelli, a well-respected member of the community.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
· O. K LIO
ACTING CITY CLERK
¢~/~~MSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 26
Moved by Alderman PIETRANGELO
Seconded by Alderman VOLPATTI
March 24, 1997
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family
of the late Theresa Helen Morocco, a well-respected member of her community.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
R. . KALE O
ACTING CITY CLERK
~MSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 25
Moved by Alderman CAMPBELL
Seconded by Alderman HENDERSHOT
March 24, 1997
RESOLVED that Alderman Kim Craitor be appointed Acting Mayor for the
period of March 30, 1997 to April 6, 1997 inclusive; during the absence of His Worship
Mayor Wayne Thomson.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously.
R.O. I0
ACTING CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 24
Moved by Alderman Pietrangelo
Seconded by Alderman Volpatti
March 17, 1997
RESOLVED that Municipal Council express it's concern with the opposition to
Bill 84 and in particular Part 9 as is a matter of local concern and deputations should be made
to the local municipalities.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The Cicy of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 23
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Aldenuan JANVARY
March 17, 1997
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to the Bambi North Plan of Subdivision and that the
Regional Municipality of Niagara be so informed; conditional upon the applicant correcting the
drainage problem resulting from the inappropriate grading within the subdivision and submitting
a photograph to the Region showing the appropriate updated subdivision sign on the property
that complies with Municipal and Regional requirements.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The Cicy of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 22
Moved by Alderman VOLPATTI
Seconded by Alderman SUSIN
March 17, 1997
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to the Beaver Valley Plan of Subdivision and that the
Regional Municipality of Niagara be so informed; conditional on the applicant submitting a
photograph to the Region showing the appropriate subdivision sign on the property that complies
with Municipal and Regional requirements.
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. 21
Moved by Alderman Cummings
Seconded by Mderman Pietrangelo
March 17, 1997
WHEREAS the Masque Nightclub Inc. has applied for a liquor licence for the
premises known as 4624-4630 Queen Street, Niagara Fails;
AND WHEREAS a hearing was held by The Liquor Licence Board of Ontario on
November 4, 1996 at City Hall, Niagara Falls to determine whether or not the liquor licence ought
to be granted;
AND WHEREAS the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario released its decision on
January 29, 1997 ordering The Masque Nightclub Inc. was disentitled to the issuance of a liquor
licence pursuant to Section 6(2)(h) of the Liquor Licence Act.
AND WHEREAS the issuance of a liquor licence to The Masque Nightclub Inc. has
been reconsidered by the City of Niagara Falls Council at two Council meetings and the matter was
put to a vote of Council.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That City Council advise the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario that the application
for liquor licence by the principals of The Masque Nightclub (Vincent and Anthony
Petti) be reconsidered in view of the following conditions and Council request the
issuance of the licence as it would be in the Public Interest given the needs and
wishes of the residents of the municipality subject to these terms and conditions;
(a)
That no person under the age of 19 years be permitted entry or ailowed to
remain in the licensed premises from 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. and
(b)
That the licence employ two designated security staff to patrol the outside
area around the premises on Friday and Saturday nights from 10:00 p.m. until
3:00 a.m.; and
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1. (c) That there be no adult entertainment in the licensed premises.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Oncario
Council Chambers
No. 20
Moved by Alderman Janvary
Seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo
March 17, 1997
RESOLVED THAT a letter of condolence be forwarded m the family of the late
Pamela Anne Bailey, daughter of Mrs. Beatrice Bailey, a fonuer employee of the City's
Planning Department.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 19
Moved by Alder-man Cummings
Seconded by Alderman Volpatti
March 17, 1997
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of
the late Robert Duncan Nicholson, father of Rob Nicholson and well-respected citizen of the
community.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 18
Moved by Alderman Cummings
Seconded by Alder.nan Hendershot
March 17, 1997
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of
the late Dante Frank Marinelli, Solicitor with the law firm of Broderick, Marinelli, Amadio,
Hopkins, Kirkham, and well-respected citizen of the community through his involvement in the
United Way, Brock University and the Special Olympics.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 17
Moved by Alderman Puttick
Seconded by Alderman Hendershot
March 17, 1997
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late
Audrey Jean Oliver, a well-respected member of her community and mother-in-law of Mr.
Tony Ravenda, Director of Corporate Services.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The Cicy of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 16
Moved by A!deraian Fisher
Seconded by Alderman Puttick
March 17, 1997
WHEREAS the Federal Government have announced the provision of additional
funding to extend the Federal Infrastructure Program;
the Program;
it's citizens;
AND WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls has benefitted from previous phases of
AND WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls supports this program as beneficial to
AND WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls is desirous of participating in an
extended Infrastructure Program;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT that the Provincial Government
be urged to enter into an agreement with the Federal Government to participate in the extended
Infrastructure Program.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 15
Moved by Alderman HENDERSHOT
Seconded by Alderman CUMMINGS
March 3, 1997
WHEREAS Casino Niagara opened for operation on December 9, 1996;
AND WHEREAS attendance at Casino Niagara has been extremely strong;
AND WHEREAS during the weekends in January and February of this year long lines and
waits of up to three (3) hours to enter the casino are the rule rather than the exception;
AND WHEREAS while the strong attendance figures are obviously very positive for the City of
Niagara Falls in filling hotels and restaurants that would otherwise be empty, there is a concern
that customers that have to stand in these long lines and wait for extended periods of time will be
turned off by this experience and not return to Niagara Falls;
AND WHEREAS January and February are normally the slowest months for tourism in the City
of Niagara Falls and one can easily expect longer lines and lengthier waits for customers during
the peak tourist season from May to October thereby creating even greater problems in this
regard.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT that the Council of The Corporation of the
City of Niagara Falls resolves:
That a request to solve this problem be forwarded to the Ontario Casino Corporation
forthwith.
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2. That a request be forwarded forthwith to the Ontario Casino Corporation to re-evaluate
the space requirements for the permanent casino.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
The motion Carried with Aldermen Craitor, Orr and Ward abstaining from the vote on
conflicts of interest and with all others voting in favour.
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 14
Moved by Alderman SUSIN
Seconded by Alderman VOLPATTI
March 3, 1997.
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family
of the late Thomas David MacMillan, a well-respected citizen in 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. 13
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman HENDERSHOT
March 3, 1997
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Niagara Falls hereby requests an allocation of subsidy funds for public transportation for
for the year 1997, in the amount of $63,105.00 for the Capital Assistance Programme; and
$1,125,780.00 for the Transit Operating Assistance Programme.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
REQUEST NO. 1
THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT ACT
REQUEST FOR ALLOCATION OF SUBSIDY FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR 19 9 ?
Purauant to The Public Transportation and HighWay Improvement Act, the Council of the Corporation
ofthe City of Niagara Falls heraby requesls an
allocatien of subsidy funds for public transportation in the amount of:
$ 63,105.00 for the CapiTal Assistance Programme
$ 1,125,780.00for the Transit Operating Assistance Programme
The said funds shall be 'eXpended on public tramportation in accordance with The Public Transportation
and Highway Improvement Act A detailed statement of proposed expenditures Form MT-5 is attached.
hereto.
This request for an allocation of subsidy funds h~s been authorized by resolution of the COuncil of
The CorporaTion of the City of Niagara Falls
under de of March 1997 ,
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES
(SEAL)
HEAD OF COUNCIL- ·
M1'4 7144
THE COR.PORATION OF THE ' City of ~iagara
STATEMENT OF PROPOSED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION EXPENDITURES,
REVENUE, NET COST AND SUBSIDIES
FOR THE YEAR 19
(Note: For ~imnce in estimating operating subsidy. please refer to ' pages 2-6, 2*7 and 2,8 in Municipal Trlnsit Manual)
Falls
1, CAPITAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION O4~ ITEM
QUANTITY
Bulls Lease
Bu|kJMgl -- Glrsges Design
-- Terminab
(~her (speCify) · Bus Remairs
'TOTALS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
'7.
8,
9.
TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Total Budgeted Expenditure
I.tems net Eligible for Subsidy
TOTAL
8,340
50.000
8~000
30,700
97,040
Total Expenses As per Line B Page 2,6 (Line 1 - Line 2)
Inter City Charter Expenses
Contracted Services' To Adjacent Municipalities
Total Expenses As per Total C Page 24 .(Line 3 - Lines 4 & 5)
8(:)% of Non-Trensit Revenue As per Line D Page 24
Total Eligible Operating Expenses As per Line E Page. 24 (Line 6 - Line 7)
[~IMAT[ O COST
IUeslDY
6,255
37,500
4,000
15,350
) (.
63,105
5,493,120
5,493,120
N/A
5,493,120
990,000
4,503,120
3. BUDGETED REVENUE
10. Operating
11. Non~)peradng
12. Total Budgeted Revenue
4.
13.
14.
16.
16.
ESTIMATED NET COST (Aetud/Tbeoreticd/Addidonal)
Acttel Net Cost (Line 3 - Line 12)
Theoretical Net Cost [Lie 8 x 4100~- R/C Target)]
Additional Net Cost (Line 13 - Une 14)
OR (25%of Line 14)
ESTIMATED SUBSIDY
17, BASIC: 50%of Line 14
18, Additional (if applicable): 25% of Line 15
OR 25%of Line 16 - whichever b less
19, Total Estimated Operating Subsidy
20, Estimated Number of Revenue Pau~ngms
21. Estimated kliometres Olarated
Nots: Line 19 should not exceed 75% of Line 13
Idrl'-I ll,e6
As per Lina F Page 2-7
As per Page 2-7
As per Line G Page 2-7
1,596,400
1,783,400
3,379,800
1,123,320
2,251,560
N/A
N/A
1.125.780
N/A
1,125.780
1.250.000
1,100,000
The City of Niagara Falls, Oncario
Council Chambers
No. 12
Moved by Alderman HENDERSHOT
Seconded by Alderman CUMMINGS
March 3, 1997
RESOLVED THAT 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 1997, in the amount of $93,000.00.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
( (
of
REQUEST FOR SUBSIDY ALLOCATION TRANSPORTATION FOR
PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS
REQUEST NO..1
REQUEST FOR ALLOCATION OF SUBSIDY FUNDS FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE YEAR I 9 97
Pursuant to The Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, the
Council of the Corporation of the City
of Niaqara Falls hereby requests an allocation of
Provincial subsidy funds in the amounts of:
Capital: $
on Form MT-O-1SD
Operating: $ 93,000,00
Amount Opposite
on Form MT-O-~SD
The said funds shall be expended in accordance with The Public Transportation
and Highway Improvement Act in pro.riding a public transportation service for
physically disabled persons.
A detailed statement of the proposed expenditures, revenues, operating
statistics and Provincial subsidy requirement is attached hereto on Form
MT-O-15D.
This request for an allocation of subsidy funds has been authorized by a
resolution of the Council dated March , 19 97
(SEAL)
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES
MT,,(~-140 91,-~
o, REQUEST FOR SUBSIDY ALLOCATION TRANSPORTATION FOR
ont~o PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS
THE CORPORATION OFTHE City OF Niagara Falls
BUDGETED EXPENDITURES, REVENUES AND ESTIMATES OF OPERATING STATISTICS AND PROVINCIAL
SUBSIDY REQUIREMENT FOR THE YEAR 19 9 7
CAPITAL COMPONENT
Description of Computers, VehicJes and Other Eligible Assets { BUDGETED
to be Durchased by the Corporation EXPENDITURES
' Computer Hardware and Software
Vehicles and Other Eligible Assets
SUBTOTAL []
TOTAL BUDGETED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES ( I~]+ [] )
OPERATING COMPONENT
Contractual Expenses
Contractual charges in cases where vehicles were
purchased With Provincial funding assistance
Contractual charges in cases where vehicles were
purchased without Provindal funding assistance
Expenses To Be Incurred By Municipal Employees
Transportation
Scheduling and Dispatching
Fuel
Equipment and Vehicle Maintenance
Miscellaneous (specify)
SUBTOTAL
General and Administrative
TOTAL BUDGETED OPERATING EXPENSES
REVENUE COMPONENT
Fares from regular passenger s.ervice
Revenue from contracts and charters
All other revenue EXCLUDING charitable cash donations
Subtotal of Revenue ( to be used in calculating Operating Net Cost )
Charitable cash donations
TOTAL BUDGETED REVENUE
SUBTOTAL
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR OERNITIONS
114,400
21,800
17,500
30,000
183,700 []
13,300 []
197,000 []
16,500
4,000
20,500 []
20,500
M'r.o-150 m.~ Page 1 of 2
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REQUEST FOR SUBSIDY ALLOCATION TRANSPORTATION FOR
PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS
THE CORPORATION OFTHE City OF Niagara Falls
BUDGETED EXPENDITURES, REVENUES AND ESTIMATES OF OPERATING STATISTICS AND PROVINCIAL SUBSIDY
REQUIREMENT FOR THE YEAR 19 9 7
OPERATING STATISTICS ESTIMATES
Eligible Passenger Trips as per the Provincial Eligibility Guidelines (Excluding those made by attendants)
Local Trips 12,5 0 0
Inter-Regional Trips
Total 12,500
Other P=__~-~_enger Trips
Vehicle Fleet
Number of vehicles I 4
Available Vehicle Hours of Service
Numberof hours ~ 7,0 00
ESTIMATED PROVINCIAL SUBSIDY REQUIREMENT
Capltal Subsidy
Computer Hardware and Software
Vehicles and Other Eligible Assets
Operating Subsidy
1. Basic
i
ii
75% xr~
50% X []
Where all vehicles were purchased wfth Provincial funding assistance
25% x (r~+[~]+['~)
whers all vehicles were purchased without Provincial funding assistance
i i i Where only a pofiicn of the vehicle fleet was purchased with Provincial funding
assistance. the calculations noted on the bec~ of this form must be completed
and the result t~ in the space provided at right.
Passenger Based $3,50x ['~ 12,500
SUBTOTAL of Items 1 and 2
50%of []
$ x [~
75% x[~
Operating Net Cost
Minimum Subsidy Pay.able
Additional Subsidy for Inter-Regional Passenger Trips
Operating Subsidy Ceiling
Total Operating Subsidy Payable shall be the greaIer of
up to the maximum of []
49,250
43,750
93,000
176,500
88,250
132,375
93,000
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR DEFINITIONS
ur-o-~so M-oe Page 2 of 2
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 11
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alderman ORR
March 3, 1997.
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family
of the late Mildred (Millie) Brooks, a former City employee in the Payroll Department and
well-respected citizen in the community.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
CITY CLERK
OMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 10
Moved by Alderman SUSIN
Seconded by Alderman VOLPATTI
March 3, 1997.
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family
of the late F. Philip Downie, a former Alderman in the City of Niagara Falls and former
Principal of Westlane Secondary School.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The Cicy of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 09
Moved by Alderman VOLPATTI
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
February 17, 1997
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Niagara Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to the Parkway Acres Plan of Subdivision
and that the Regional Municipality of Niagara be so informed; conditional on the applicant
submitting a photograph to the Region showing the appropriate subdivision sign on the
property that complies with Municipal and Regional requirements.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Oncario
Council Chambers
No. 08
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
February 10, 1997
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Niagara Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to the Mullet Industrial Park Draft
Plan of Subdivision and that the Regional Municipality of Niagara be so informed;
conditional on the applicant submitting a photograph to the Region showing the appropriate
subdivision sign on the property that complies with Municipal and Regional requirements.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
~HOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 07
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alderman ORR
February 10, 1997.
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family
of the late Domenica Persia, a well-respected member of her community and mother of Mary
Pugliese of the Buildings & Inspections Division.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The Cicy of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 06
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman VOLPATTI
January 27, 1997
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Niagara Falls hereby supports a one-year extension for the Grand View River Estates Plan of
Subdivision and that the Regional Municipality of Niagara be so infotnted; conditional on the
applicant submitting a photograph to the Region showing the appropriate subdivision sign that
complies with Municipal and Regional requirements.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The Cicy of Niagara Falls, Onerio
Council Chambers
No. 05
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alderman HENDERSHOT
Janvary 27, 1997
WHEREAS the protection, preservation and promotion of our built, natural and cultural
heritage is recognized as contributing to the enrichment of the community, the Council of the
Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby proclaims
FEBRUARY 16 - 22, 1997
as
HERITAGE WEEK
All citizens are encouraged to celebrate the history and heritage of our community through
cultural exchange, programs, projects and visits to historic sites, exhibits and commemorative
events. You are hereby 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.
This year's theme is "DESTINATION NIAGARA FALLS". Various exhibits, speakers and
film screenings are planned to allow everyone to experience the rich and vibrant history
connected with the heritage of the City of Niagara Falls.
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. 4
Moved by Alderman VOLPATTI
Seconded by Alderman CAMPBELL
January 20, 1997.
WHEREAS Bill 75, the Alcohol, Gaming and Charity Funding Public Interest Act, 1996
provides for the introduction of Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) in establishments licensed to
serve alcohol;
AND WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls is concerned about the social and economic costs
of widespread introduction of VLTs into our communities;
AND WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls is concerned about the lack of reference to local
Government consultation with respect to the placement of VLTs;
AND WHEREAS the introduction of VLTs will have a major negative impact on charitable
gaming revenue for charities which allows them to carry our their work within the municipality;
AND WHEREAS the legislation does not guarantee that the revenue losses suffered by charities
in our communities will be made by revenue from VLTs;
AND WHEREAS the legislation does not guarantee that the municipality will be compensated
for the related losses in revenue from lottery licensing;
AND WHEREAS the local municipality will be required to support additional policing and
social service costs resulting from the widespread introduction of VLTs;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Niagara Falls is opposed to the extension
of Video Lottery Terminals beyond race tracks and charity casinos and is proud to become part
of the movement that says "NO" to Video Lottery Ternfinals in our 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. 3
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
January 20, 1997.
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family
of the late George Kulka, a former Councillor of the Village of Chippawa.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously.
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of NiaSara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 2
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman ORR
January 20, 1997.
RESOLVED that a message of condolence be forwarded to the family
of the late Arthur Ouderkirk, father of Katharine Ouderkirk of the Clerk's Department.
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. 1
Moved by Alderman VOLPATTI
Seconded by Alderman CUMMINGS
January 13, 1996
WHEREAS the Ontario Casino Corporation Act RSO. c-25 and in the Regulations thereunder
indicate that the Ontario Casino Corporation shall establish an independent committee with the
power to monitor the social, economic and law enforcement consequences of the operation of
the Casino in the Municipality and;
WHEREAS the Council deems it important that this committee be available;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Niagara Falls hereby requests the Ontario Casino Corporation to establish this committee and
appoint it's members at the earliest possible date.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
CITY CLERK
MAYOR