Resolutions 1999No. File Name Date
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City of Niagara Falls Resolutions -'99
Resolution
01 St. Davids Jan. 11
29m Olympiad Jan. 11
02
03 Grand View Jan. 11
04 Ascot Woods Jan. 11
05 Mewburn Hts Jan. 11
06 All Age Bars Jan. 11
07 Bill 83 Jan. 18
08 Bell Canada Jan. 18
09 Strathern Jan. 18
10 Auto Theft Jan. 25
11 Book Feb. 8
12 UI Benefits Feb. 15
13 PkwyAcres Feb. 15
14 Dice Games Mar. 1
15 Racing Lic. Mar.29
16. Loc. Services Mar.29
Request for Region to take over operation/maintenance of sanitary
pumping station at the Neighbourhoods of St. Davids.
Endorse proposed bid of the City of Toronto to host 29~ Summer
Olympic Games.
Grand-View River Estates Plan of Subdivision one-year extension.
Ascot Woods Ext. 5 (Phase 3) Plan of Subdv one-year extension.
Mewbum Heights Plan of Subdivision one-year extension.
AMO lobby the Province to take measures to prohibit these bars.
Ontarians with Disabilities Act not acceptable and does not meet
the requirements of the resolution.
Bell Canada be called upon to retain all persons currently
employed as operators with the Niagara Region.
Health Services Appeal Board granted the right to appeal to the
Strathern family and citizens in the Niagara Region.
Expedite paper work to allow innocent victims compensation
through the Ontario Motor Vehicle Fund.
Funding through Heritage Canada for book of dumb blonde jokes.
Call for a Federal review of the UI (El) Act in '99 to re-establish
reasonable levels of UI coverage.
Parkway Acres Plan of Subdivision one-year extension.
Letter in support of the removal of the prohibition on dice games.
No objection to application for a Racing Dates Licence & Slots by
Ont. Mile Corp. For Proposed Raceway & Equine Centre Dev. in
West Niagara.
Request Region to ensure reduction in cost savings for Local
Services Realignment be passed on to ratepayers through
reduction in tax levy
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17. MullerInd.Prk Apr. 12
18. Williams Subd. Apr. 12
19. Cummings May 17
20. OMG May 17
21. Thorold Stone
Rd. May 17
22. Seat Vacant May 31
23. Park May 31
24. C.O.B.R.A. May 31
25. Ioarmoni June 21
26. Various
Subdivisions June 21
27. By-Laws July 12
28. Community
Festival Sept. 13
29. Smith Sept. 13
30. Southgate
Estates Sept. 13
31. Ascot Woods Sept. 13
32. Ascot Woods Sept. 27
33. Humane Nov. 8
34. Interest Relief Nov. 15
35. Zoning Dec. 6
36. Zoning Dec. 6
Muller Ind. Park Plan of Subdivision one-year extension.
Williams Subdivision & Williams Subdivision Plan 2 one-year
extension.
Condolence to family of the late Patrick Cummings
Staff to prepare a report of appropriate guidelines for OMG
Left-hand turn from Thorold Stone Rd. to Rolling Acres Dr.
Seat held by the late Alderman Pat Cummings be declared vacant.
A City park be named in honour of the late Ald. Pat Cummings
The Acohol & Gaming Commission of Ont. be requested to revoke
or suspend the license to sell liquor of the C.O.B.R.A. at the Icon.
Carolynn Ioannoni to fill the seat of the late Patrick Cummings on
City Council.
Regional Municipality of Niagara to delegate approval authority
to the City of Niagara Falls for various subdivision Applications.
Changes to the proposed By-laws are minor in nature and a further
meeting under section 12 of the Act is not necessary
City designates Arts & Craft Show a Community Festival
Condolence to family of the late Wesley Smith.
One-yr extension to draft plan approval for Southgate Estates
Subdivision.
One-yr extension to draft plan approval for Ascot Woods
Extension 5.
One-yr extension to draft plan approval for Ascot Woods
Extension 6.
Advise Bank of NS of its consent in placing a first collateral
Mortgage for no more than $48,000.00 of the property know as
6025 Chippawa Parkway.
Interest Relief funding program to assis municipalities in
borrowing to cover local expenditures and levies.
Proposed changes to the zoning by-law for application AM-15/98
are minor in nature and do not require giving any further notice.
Proposed changes to the zoning by-law for application AM-35/98
are minor in nature and do not require any further notice.
37.
Oakes Dr. Dec. 6
38. Zoning Dec. 6
39. Airport Dec. 6
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The deferral of the terms, conditions and provisions of Official
Plan Amendment No. 26 ...to rezone the lands municipally known
as 6755n Oakes Dr.
Proposed changes to the zoning by-law for application AM-21/99
are minor in nature and do not require any further notice.
Agreement regarding the Niagara District Ariport be continued
until the parties can enter into a new Agreement satisfactory to all
parties.
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 39
December 6, 1999
Moved by Alderman Pietrangelo
Seconded by Alderman Volpatti
WHEREAS the agreement regarding the Niagara District Airport will expire on the 3 1st day of
December, 1999.
AND WHEREAS the four municipalities who mn the Airport are negotiating for a new Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The current Agreement regarding the Niagara District Airport be continued until such time as the
parties can enter into a new Agreement satisfactory to all parties and that the City of Niagara Falls
continue to be bound by the current Agreement.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 38
Moved by Alderman Volpatti
Seconded by Alderman Feren
December 6, 1999
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby
determines in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., that the changes proposed
to the zoning by-law for application AM-21/99 (Romzap Ltd. - Zappitelli. 6755 Oakes Drive, land
leased from Ontario Hydro & 6727 Stanley Avenue) are minor in nature and do not require any
further notice.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 37
Moved by Alden;man Volpatti
Seconded by Alderman Craitor
December 6, 1999
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby
approves the deferral of the terms, conditions and provisions of Official Plan Amendment No. 26
as they may pertain to the application to fezone the lands municipally known as 6755 Oakes
Drive, lands leased from Ontario Hydro and 6727 Stanley Avenue (AM-21/99).
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CITY CLERK
~MSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 36
December 6, 1999
Moved by Alderman Volpatti
Seconded by Alderman Ioannoni
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby
determines in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., that the changes proposed
to the zoning by-law for application AM-35/98 (663848 Ontario Inc. - Brigis. A parcel of land on
the south side of Mountain Road between Mewburn Road and the Q.E.W.) are minor in nature and
do not require any further notice.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
~~~~WA~OMSON
MAYOR
The City of Ni~ gara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 35
Moved by Alderman Volpatti
Seconded by Alderman Fisher
December 6, 1999
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby
determines in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., that the proposed changes
to the zoning by-law for application AM-15/98 (Perry and Anna Kimonos, McLeod Road and
Drummond Road) for the City of Niagara Falls are minor in nature and do not require giving any
further notice.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
~OM~ON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 34
Moved by Alderman Fisher
Seconded by Alderman Craitor
November 15, 1999
WHEREAS the Provincial Government has enacted the Fairness for Property
Taxpayers Act.;
AND WHEREAS this Act provided funding programs to assist municipalities for interest costs
in borrowing resulting from delays in issuing 1999 Interim Municipal Tax Bills.
AND WHEREAS these programs terminated as of July 31, 1999.
AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government has further caused a delay of the 1999 Final
Municipal Tax Bill for Capped Property Tax Classes.
NOW THEREFORE the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby requests the Minister
of Finance to initiate an Interest Relief Funding Program to assist municipalities in borrowing to
cover local expenditures and levies of the Regional Municipalities and School Boards.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 33
Moved by Alderman Fisher
Seconded by Alderman Feren
November 8, 1999
WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls ("the City) entered into an
Agreement with the Niagara Falls Frontier Humane Society ("the Niagara Falls Humane Society")
dated October 13, 1982 wherein the City was given an interest on the property owned by the Niagara
Falls Humane Society at 6025 Chippawa Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario on certain conditions;
AND WHEREAS the Niagara Falls Humane Society wishes to arrange a first
collateral mortgage in the amount of Forty-Eight Thousand ($48,000.00) Dollars on the said
property;
AND WHEREAS the bank has asked the City for an Acknowledgment or Consent
so that the mortgage can be placed.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Niagara Falls advise the
Bank of Nova Scotia that it consents to the placing of a first collateral mortgage in an amount of not
more than Forty-Eight Thousand ($48,000.00) Dollars on the property known as 6025 Chippawa
Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario.
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 FEREN
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
September 27, 1999
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls hereby supports a one-year extemion to draft plan approval for the Ascot Woods Extemion
6, 26T-92003, Plan of Subdivision and that the applicant and the Regional Municipality of Niagara
be so illfotltted; conditional on 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
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 31
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alder,~ian WING
September 13, 1999
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 3) Plan of Subdivision and that the applicant and the Regional Mtmicipality of Niagara
be so informed; conditional on 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
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 30
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alde~;iiian IOANNONI
September 13, 1999
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 Southgate Estates Plan
of Subdivision and that the applicant and the Regional Municipality of Niagara be so informed;
conditional on 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
/~ON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 29
Moved by Alder:man VOLPATTI
Seconded by Aldet-aian PIETRANGELO
September 13, 1999
RESOLVED that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late
Wesley Smith, father of City employee, Tom Smith, Manager of Revenue.
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 A!de~:a~an MICHALCZYK
September 13, 1999
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls hereby recognizes the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise An by the Falls Art and Craft
Show being held on September 17, 18 and 19, 1999 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
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 27 July 12, 1999
Moved by Alderman MICHALCZYK
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
WHEREAS pursuant to subsection 12(1) of the Development Charges ~4ct, 1997 (the "Act")
Council held a Public Meeting on May 26, 1999 at which time the proposed Development Charges
By-law (the "By-law") was made available to the public at least two weeks prior to the said Public
Meeting;
AND WHEREAS the By-law has been changed following the said Public Meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council does determine, in accordance with
subsection 12(3) of the Act that the changes to the proposed By-law are minor in nature and a further
meeting under section 12 of the Act is not necessary.
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
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 26
Moved by Aldenaan
Seconded by Alderman
Fisher
Pietrangelo
June 21, 1999
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls hereby requests the Regional Municipality of Niagara to delegate approval authority
to the City of Niagara Falls for the following subdivision Applications:
26T-95016 (Revised)
26T-96001 (Revised)
207-96007
26T-97018 (Revised)
Beaver Valley Extension 1 (OMB)
Warren Woods
Willick Road Estates
Beaver Valley Extension 2 (OMB)
AND FURTHER, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
requests the Regional Municipality of Niagara to request the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing to delegate approval authority to the City of Niagara Falls for the
following Subdivision and Condominium Applications:
26T.87010
207-89022
207-89038
26T-90003
26T-92003
207-92015
26T-93008
26T-93011
26T-94001
26T-94009
26CD.88008
26CD-91003
26CD-92001
(Revised)
(Revised)
(Revised)
(Revised)
(Revised)
Parkway Acres
Grand View River Estates
Ascot Woods Extension 5 Phase 3
Muller Industrial Park
Ascot Woods Extension 6
Southgate Estates
Mewburn Heights
WiHiams Subdivision
Wi!liams Subdivision 2
Chippawa Subdivision Phase 2
Dorchester Village Phase 3
Springdale
Valley View
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AND FURTHER, The City agrees to abide by the subdivision and condominium
post transfer protocol as established by the Regional Municipality of Niagara.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
No. 25
Moved by Aldei:wan Fisher
Seconded by Alder,~n 0rr
Council Chambers
June 21, 1999
WHEREAS Council declared the seat of the late Patrick Cummings, an
Alder'man for Ward 3, in the City of Niagara Falls, vacant and it now wishes to fill the
seat;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby nominates
the runner-up in Ward 3, in the City of Niagara Falls, Carolynn Ioannoni, to fill the seat
declared vacant due to the death of Alderman Patrick Cummings.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affLxed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MAYOR
No. 24
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
Moved by Alderman Volpatti
Seconded by Alderman Fisher
May 31, 1999
WHEREAS the C.O.B.R.A. Canadian Operators Bringing Regional Assistance Inc. (hereinafter
referred to as the "C.O.B.R.A.") and 1049410 Ontario Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "1049410"),
operate a nightclub and bar (hereinaf~er referred to as "The Icon") located at 6365 Drummond Road,
Niagara Falls, in contravention of existing zoning by-laws;
AND WHEREAS the C.O.B.R.A. and 1049410 operate in such an irresponsible manner as to cause
disruption and turmoil to the residents who live adjacent to The Icon;
AND WHEREAS the C.O.B.R.A. and 1049410 operate in total disregard to the well-being of the
residems of that municipality;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Niagara Falls has been inundated with complaints from
residents in the neighbourhood where The Icon is located; complaining of excessive noise, swearing,
urination and discarding of drug paraphemalia from customers of The Icon;
AND WHEREAS The Council of the City of Niagara Falls has a duty to protect its residents;
AND WHEREAS the C.O.B.R.A. and 1049410 have been charged on numerous occasions with
breaches of the zoning by-law, breaches of the noise by-law and breaches of the Building Code Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be respectfully requested to direct that a proposal
be issued to revoke or suspend the licenee to sell liquor of the C.O.B.R.A. and 1049410, at The
Icon, located at 6365 Drummond Road, Niagara Falls, because the licenee is not in the public interest
having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents of the municipality.
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. 23
Moved by Alderman JANVARY
Seconded by Alderman FEREN
May 31, 1999
BE IT RESOLVED THAT a City park be named in honour of the late
A!deni~an Patrick Cummings and that the park to be named, be selected in consultation
with the Family.
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. 22
Moved by Alderman CAMPBELL
May 31, 1999
Seconded by Aldeniron CRAITOR
WHEREAS the Municipal Act requires that where the seat of a
member of Council becomes vacant, under Section 43, the Council shah forthwith declare
the seat to be vacant;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the seat held by the late
Alder.nan Pat Cummings be declared vacant.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto afrLxed.
Carried Unanimously
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 21
Moved by Alderman JANVARY
Seconded by Aldev:aan FEREN
May 17, 1999
WHEREAS the decision to widen Thorold Stone Road on either side of the
Queen Elizabeth Way (Q.E.W.) Overpass was to improve the flow of traffic;
AND WHEREAS the current plan does not include a left-hand turn from
Thorold Stone Road onto Rolling Acres Drive which impedes the flow of traffic;
AND WHEREAS Thorold Stone Road is an extremely busy roadway and
that the absence of a left-hand turn onto Rolling Acres Drive could result in considerable
traffic jams and mishaps;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of
Niagara Falls hereby requests that the current plan be revised to include a left-hand turn
from Thorold Stone Road to Rolling Acres Drive, in order that traffic flow is expedited.
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. 20
Moved by A!denihan PIETRANGELO
Seconded by Alderman MICHALCZYK
May 17, 1999
WHEREAS on May 11, 1998 the Community Services Committee approved report MW-
98-67 which authorized a proposal by the Olifas Marketing Group (OMG) to install Info Boxes
and Info Bars on City Road Allowances subject to consultation with the BIA's on location and
advertising;
AND WHEREAS Council authorized a 10-year agreement with OMG;
AND WHEREAS a proliferation of the Info bars have gone up around the City;
AND WHEREAS the various BIA's have not been consulted on the location and the type of
advertising to appear in the bars resulting in establishments advertising in front of their direct
competition;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff be directed to prepare a report establishing
appropriate guidelines for OMG to abide by;
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FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that no further installations be done until Council accepts the
Staff report;
FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff, OMG and the various BIA's meet to establish
dialogue and resolve all outstanding issues.
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. 19
Moved by Alderman MICHALCZYK
Seconded by Alderman FEREN
May 17, 1999
RESOLVED that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of
the late Alderman Patrick Cummings, a dedicated Alderman for the City of Niagara Falls for
the past 21 years; Chairman of the City's Corporate Services Committee and Disability
Committee and well-respected member 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. 18 April 12, 1999
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Aldetaian FEREN
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls hereby supports a one-year extemion to draft plan approval for the i) Williams Subdivision
and ii) Williams Subdivision Plan 2 and that the applicant and 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
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 17
Moved by Alderman FEREN
Seconded by Alderman CUMMINGS
April 12, 1999
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 Muller Industrial Park
Plan of Subdivision and that the applicant and 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.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 16
Moved by Alderman VOLPATTI
Seconded by Alderman FEREN
March 29, 1999
WHEREAS the Provincial Local Services Realignment has created a new
Provincial/Municipal relationship in the provision of services to the residents of the Province;
AND WHEREAS a change in this sharing relationship will reduce the 1999 municipal costs for
Local Services Realignment;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial Community Reinvestment Fund is being reduced due to the
reduction in 1999 costs for Local Services Realignment;
AND WHEREAS the residential education tax room is no longer required, or a portion thereof,
by The Regional Municipality of Niagara to fund Local Services Realignment costs;
AND WHEREAS this Council is desirous of the citizens receiving the benefit of these reductions
in costs;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regional Municipality of Niagara be requested
to ensure that reductions in cost savings be passed on to the ratepayers through reduction of their
tax levy; and further, that future reductions in Local Services Realignment costs be passed on to
the ratepayers.
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. 15
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman MICHALCZYK
March 29, 1999
THAT the Ontario Racing Commission be advised that the Council of the City
of Niagara Falls has no objection to an application for Racing Dates Licenee and Slots by
Ontario Mile Corporation for its proposed Raceway and Equine Centre Development in West
Niagara, provided that the applicant obtain all required approvals from the various
Government bodies, and in particular, all approvals required under The Planning Act.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously.
ACTING CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 14 March 1, 1999
Moved by Aldetaian CRAITOR
Seconded by Alderman FEREN
WHEREAS the gambling dice game popularly known as "craps" is currently prohibited
under the Criminal Code;
AND WHEREAS this prohibition originated in the year 1388 when the King of England,
Richard II banned dice games so that his archers would dedicate more time to their marksmen
skills;
AND WHEREAS the King's decree became part of the common law which was adopted by
the Fathers of Confederation;
AND WHEREAS such an archaic law is no longer relevant;
AND WHEREAS Federal legislation to remove the restrictions on dice games has gone to the
Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs after third reading in the
House of Commons;
AND WHEREAS not having dice games would put Canadian casinos at a competitive
disadvantage versus American casinos.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council send a letter to the Senate Standing
Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs in support of the removal of the prohibition on
dice games.
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 favour. ,/ ~//
CITYCLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 13
Moved by Alderman VOLPATTI
Seconded by Alderman CUMMINGS
February 15, 1999
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 Parkway Acres Plan of
Subdivision and that the applicant and 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.
Carried Unanimously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Couacil Chambers
No. 12
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alderman PUTTICK
February 15, 1999
WHEREAS the Federal Government has cut $9 billion from UI benefits since
1993 and as a result only 42% of Canada's unemployed are receiving UI (EI) benefits;
AND WHEREAS UI benefits provide a vital source of income security to 3 million Canadians
every year, including 77,000 persons in the area of the City of Niagara Falls;
AND WHEREAS the cuts in UI benefits will deprive many people in the City of Niagara
Falls area of their UI benefits and add to the cost of welfare in the City of Niagara Falls;
AND WHEREAS municipalities were vocal supporters of the call for a UI system during the
Depression of the 1930's, a system now in great jeopardy;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Niagara Falls call
for a Federal review of the UI (EI) Act in 1999 in order to re-establish reasonable levels of UI
coverage;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council send
this resolution to the Member(s) of Parliament who represent the City, as well as the Prime
Minister, Human Resources Department Minister, and the Leaders of the Opposition Parties in
Parliament.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
MAYOR
Carried Unanimously.
CITY CLERK
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 11
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
WHEREAS Canada is a country of vast and diverse makeup;
February 8, 1999
AND WHEREAS Federal funding of worthwhile projects is greatly needed and appreciated;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of
Niagara Falls wishes to express its extreme displeasure at the funding, through Heritage
Canada, for the publication of a book which is simply an anthology of dumb blonde jokes and
Council believes this to be an insult to Canadian Culture and Heritage.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously.
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
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MAYOR
No. 10
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Conncil Chambers
January 25, 1999
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Aldet~-oan VOLPATTI
WHEREAS this past summer, the Niagara Regional Police uncovered a major
auto theft ring;
AND WHEREAS 164 individuals from the Niagara Region unknowingly purchased stolen
vehicles from liceneed car dealers;
AND WHEREAS these individuals, who bought their vehicles under good faith, have had
them confiscated as part of the Police investigation;
AND WHEREAS these victims have recourse through a civil remedy, such a procedure is
lengthy and costly;
AND WHEREAS the victims could access the Ontario Motor Vehicle Fund;
AND WHEREAS the Police have to conclude their investigation and complete requisite forms
for the victims to access the Ontario Motor Vehicle Fund,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Niagara Regional Police commit more
resources to this investigation and expedite any paper work that would allow the innocent
victims compensation through the Ontario Motor Vehicle Fund.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
C~~ni usly
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ACTING CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 09
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman HSHER
January 18, 1999
WHEREAS the lack of funding for homecare has and is creating a significant impact
upon the Strathern family;
AND WHEREAS the Health Services Appeal Board has granted the right to appeal to the
Strathern family as well as all citizens in the Region of Niagara;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minister of Health, Cam Jackson, be
requested to immediately meet with the Strathern family with a view to solving the problem of
inadequate funding;
AND FURTHER that the Strathern family has the full and complete support of the Council of
the Corporation of 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. 08
Moved by Alderman M I C H A L C Z Y K
Seconded by Alderman C U M M I N G S
January 18, 1999
WHEREAS Bell Canada is forming a new company with an international firm
Exell Global Services to manage all of Bell's current operator services;
AND WHEREAS there are 180 Bell Canada operators curremly working in the Niagara
Region;
AND WHEREAS Bell Canada has not indicated that the positions offered in lieu of lost
operator jobs will be within the Niagara Region;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Bell Canada be called upon to retain all
persons currently employed as operators within the Niagara Region in their current capacity
and not transfer them outside of this community.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 07
January 18, 1999
Moved by Alderman PUTTICK
Seconded by Alde~aian CUMMINGS
WHEREAS Ontarians with disabilities face many barriers when they seek to
participate in all aspects of Ontario life;
AND WHEREAS there is an urgent and pressing need for a new, strong and effective law to
achieve a barrier free Ontario for people with disabilities;
AND WHEREAS Premier Harris promised in writing during the 1995 election to work
together with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act Committee to develop this new law, to be
called the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and to pass it in his first term;
AND WHEREAS the Ontario Legislature unanimously passed a resolution on October 29,
1998, calling on the Government to make sure that this law is strong and effective, and
embodies the 11 principles set out in the resolution, to make sure that the law is strong and
effective, not weak and window dressing,
THEREFORE, the City of Niagara Falls resolves that:
We support the goal of enacting new legislation and regulations with the aim of
achieving the full and equal participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of
Ontario life by creating a barrier free society through the removal of all existing
barriers and the prevention of new ones;
We will call on the Ontario Government to enact a strong and effective Ontarians with
Disabilities Act in this te~-a~, before calling an election. The legislation shall fully
comply with the unanimous resolution of the Ontario Legislature passed on October 29,
1998;
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3. The Legislation introduced in the first term, Bill 83, called the Ontarians with
Disabilities Act, is not acceptable since it does not meet the requirements of the
resolution and, in fact, does not require a single barrier to be removed, ever.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E.C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
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The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
No. 06
Moved by Alderman JANVARY
Seconded by Alderman FISHER
Council Chambers
January 11, 1999
WHEREAS under the Liquor Licenee Act and Regulations, individuals under
19 years of age are pentdtted in licensed premises;
AND WHEREAS it is the sole responsibility of the licensee to ensure that no one under 19
years of age is served or consumes alcohol;
AND WHEREAS there are many establishments that are commonly known as "All Age Bars"
that cater to teenagers;
AND WHEREAS there is a proliferation of these establishments in Niagara Falls;
AND WHEREAS many unscrupulous owners of these establishments are turning a blind eye
to underage drinking;
AND WHEREAS temporary closure by the Police and penalties imposed by the Liquor
Licenee Board of Ontario have failed to dissuade these establishments from continuing to serve
alcohol to individuals under 19 years of age;
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AND WHEREAS the Niagara Regional Police have expressed concern that teenagers at these
establishments are being lured across the border to the U.S. and into criminal activity.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ministry of Consumer & Commemial
Relations and the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario institute a distinction between liceneed
establishments (i.e. restaurants) and bars that are primarily used for dancing and/or the
consumption of alcohol
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT only teens who are of legal drinking age be
allowed into bars where alcohol is served;
AND FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Association of Municipalities of Ontario
lobby the Province to take measures to prohibit these "all age bars".
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
(
E.C. WAG ~,
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Ni~ gara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 05
Moved by Alderman VOLPATTI
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
January 11, 1999
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 Mewbum Heights Plan
of Subdivision and that the applicant and 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
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 04
Moved by Alderauan CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman CRAITOR
January 11, 1999
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 3) Plan of Subdivision and that the applicant and the Regional Municipality of Niagara
be SO infotttted; 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 U~animously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 03
Moved by Alderman JANVARY
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
January 11, 1999
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls hereby supports a one-year extension to draft plan approval for Grand-View River Estates
Plan of Subdivision and that the applicant and 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 U~animously
E. C. WAGG
CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 02
Moved by Alderman CUMMINGS
Seconded by Alderman FISHER
January 11, 1999
WHEREAS the Canadian Olympic Association at its regularly scheduled meeting held
in Calgary on April 17, 1998 voted to grant approval to the City of Toronto's application to
represent Canada's bid to host the 29h Olympiad in 2008 subject to the dictates of the
International Olympic Committee Charter;
AND WHEREAS the City of Toronto Council on July 9, 1998 passed a motion to
ratify the agreement between the Canadian Olympic Association and the City that detailed the
terms required and outlined the mandate for the operation of TO-Bid, the organization
authorized to present the Toronto bid for the Summer Olympic Games in 2008;
AND WHEREAS the Ontario Legislature on December 3, 1998 unanimously endorsed
a Bill introduced by Morley Kells, the Ontario Olympics Commissioner, to support the City of
Toronto's bid to host the 29m Summer Olympic Games and encourage participation by all of
Ontario's communities in the bid proposal and subsequent presentation of the Olympiad;
AND WHEREAS the International Sports Federations representing the 140 athletic
competitions and the IOC delegates who cast the deciding votes in 2001 will be influenced
favourably by province-wide public support for the Toronto bid.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Niagara
Falls endorses the tenets of support called for by the Bill entitled "An Act to endorse the
proposed bid of the City of Toronto to host the XXIX Summer Olympic Games, and further
that this Council agrees with the principles of "building a peaceful and better world by
educating youth through sport practised without discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic
spirit, which requires mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play"
as described in the IOC Chapter; and that Council further agrees to have this endorsement
joined to that of other jurisdiction as a display of provincial solidarity behind this universally
acclaimed undertaking.
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. 01
Moved by Alderman VOLPATTI
Seconded by Alderman MICHALCZYK
Januaryll, 1999
serviced;
WHEREAS the subdivision known as Neighbourhoods of St. Davids was
AND WHEREAS the servicing required the construction of the sanitary pumping station;
AND WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Niagara has the qualified staff to operate and
maintain facilities such as this pumping station;
AND WttEREAS the City and Regional staff have met and are familiar with the work
involved;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regional Municipality of Niagara be requested
to take over the operations and maintenance of the sanitary pumping station at the
Neighbourhoods of St. Davids.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
CITY CLERK
MAYOR