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2005/10/03EIGHTEENTH MEETING IN CAMERA SESSION Committee Room 2 October 3, 2005 Council met on Monday, October 3, 2005 at 5:15 p.m. in an In Camera Session. All members of Council, with the exception of Alderman loannoni were present. Alderman Kerrio presided as Chairman. Following consideration of the items presented, the In Camera Session rose to report in open session. c G-Lc DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R.T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers October 3, 2005 Council met on Monday, October 3, 2005 at 7:10 p.m. for the purpose of considering Regular /Planning Business matters. All members of Council were present. Alderman Victor Pietrangelo offered the Opening Prayer. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Alderman Wing indicated that she had a conflict with item #11 on the Corporate Services Agenda. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Morocco, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the minutes of September 19, 2005 be approved, as amended. Carried Unanimously DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Alderman loannoni indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque no. 295746 in which a member of her family has interest in and also to report HR- 2005 -02. Alderman Wing indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque no. 295908 which was issued to the Niagara Parks Commission and also to report PD- 2005 -74 the section pertaining to the Niagara Parks Commission. She owns property with a Niagara Parks Commission Employee. Alderman Morocco indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque no. 295712 which was made payable to her spouse. Mayor Ted Salci indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque no. 295927 which was issued to himself. DEPUTATIONS /PRESENTATIONS Niagara Falls Falcons Midget Boys Baseball Team Mayor Ted Salci presented plaques to the Niagara Falls Falcons Midget Boys Baseball team members on their recent Basketball Provincial Championship. Cam Cartwright Derrick McIntyre Barry Crosswell Randy Luciano Ryan Langdon Regional Bantam Basketball Team Under 15 Provincial Soccer Team Economic Development Recognition Jesse Leger Jake Pysher David Liefl T.J. Bray 2 October 3, 2005 Aaron Butler Sean Dempsey Jeremy Varley Nick McLeod In attendance were Tim Topping,Head Coach and Manager Jay Leger, Neil Duerksen and Bob Pysher. Mayor Ted Salci presented a plaque to Alex Bright of Niagara Falls for capturing the Provincial Title competing in Ontario's Basketball Elite Bantam Development Program. Mayor Ted Salci presented a plaque to Adriana Fallo who recently received a gold medal as a member of the winning team at the Provincial Soccer Championships at the Rocky Mountain Cup in British Columbia. Mayor Salci indicated that Myer Salit Steel is celebrating their 100 Anniversary, unfortunately Larry Cohen and his son Steve were not able to be in attendance this evening to receive their plaque. Mayor Salci presented a plaque to Gordon and Scott Wright of Gordon Wright Electric Ltd. on their company's 75 Anniversary. The company is located on Don Murie Street in the Stanley Avenue Business Park where Gordon Wright Electric employs 36 people and is currently planning another expansion of their facility. Mayor Salci presented a plaque to Horst, Hildegard, Stephen and Bonnie Peglow of Peglow Tool Die on the company's 25 Anniversary. The company is located on Stanley Avenue where they have a 8400 sq ft. facility. PLANNING MATTERS PD- 2005 -77 Chief Administrative Officer: Re: Official Plan Zoning By -law Amendment Application; AM- 06/2005, 3965 Oliver Street, Applicant: Ralph Terrio, Agent: Wayne Thomson. Expansion of a Dwelling Located Within an Environmental Protection Area Designation and Within a Hazard Zone. The report recommends that Council not approve the requested amendment application which would allow for the expansion of an existing building and its conversion into a dwelling in an Environmental Protection Area and a Hazard Land Zone. 3 October 3, 2005 The City Clerk advised that a public meeting is now being convened to consider a proposed amendment to the City's Official Plan and Zoning by -law to Expand a Dwelling Located Within an Environmental Protection Area Designation and Within a Hazard Zone at 3965 Oliver Street. He advised that Notice of the Public meeting was given by First class mail, in accordance with the Planning Act on Friday, September 2, 2005 and by posting a sign on the property in question. He informed that anyone wishing to received notice of the passage of the zoning by -law amendment, or to participate in the site plan process, if applicable, should leave their names on the sign -in sheets outside the Council Chambers. The Director of Planning and Development reviewed the recommendations and provided the following information: Site Plan The applicant is proposing to convert the existing boat house into a dwelling and add a 1- storey addition resulting in a 116 sq. m. (1,248 sq. ft) dwelling. Planning Analysis Official Plan The property is designated Environmental Protection Area in part, and Residential, in part. The applicant proposed an Official Plan Amendment to permit a residential use on a portion of the lands that are designated EPA. This amendment would permit the use and expansion of the existing building fora dwelling unit. The requested amendment cannot be supported for the following reasons: Environmental Protection Areas are intended to be protected, not developed. The site of construction is located entirely within a flood plain and has the potential of adversely impacting fish habitat. The OP intends that lands along the Welland River be maintained for passive recreational pursuits. Zoning The lands are zoned Hazard land. The applicant proposed to add a dwelling unit as a use in a Hazard Land Zone. The zoning recognizes pre- existing dwellings, but does not allow for expansion. Expansions to existing buildings are not permitted for the following reasons: to prohibit occupancy where there is a safety risk to life and property where there is a potential on the natural environment The proposal to add 81 sq. m. (870 sq. ft.) to create a 116 sq. m. (1248 sq ft.) Dwelling is contrary to the intent of the Zoning By -law. Region Welland River had been identified as a Type 1 Fish Habitat. A 30 m. vegetated buffer is normally required adjacent to such water courses. The addition would be constructed only 5m. From the water course. 4 October 3, 2005 Boat house and dwelling would be within the regulatory flood plain. New PPS states that development and site alterations shall not be permitted withing a flood plain. The Region is opposed regardless of the size of the addition and their original comments still apply. NPCA Building structures within regulatory flood lines are prohibited unless approved by NPCA. NPCA noted that their regulations do not permit this dwelling due to the potential risk to life and property as well as negative impacts on the Welland River. NPCA remains opposed to this application. The size of the does not affect their position. Environmental Impact Study The applicant retained a consultant Lisa Campbell Assoc) to conduct an Environmental Impact Study. This study concluded that construction of the addition would likely result in a harmful alteration, disruption or destruction of fish habitat in the Welland River. Conclusion The application to amend the Official Pan and the Zoning By -law to expand and convert the existing boat house into a dwelling cannot be supported for the following reasons: A dwelling would be created within the flood plain of the Welland River, creating a safety risk for human habitation. Construction of the dwelling would have a similar size footprint and would have an adverse impact on the sigh habitat of the Welland River. The NPCA and the Region are in opposition to this revised proposal as it is contrary to their regulations and policies. A private use will be further entrenched on this public property, reducing the potential of chances of having the parcel eventually restored for public uses. A building permit for this addition cannot be issued without the support of the NPCA. The requested Zoning By -law Amendment does not meet the intent of the Zoning By -law. Recommendation It is recommended that Council not approve the requested amendment application which would allow for the expansion of an existing building and its conversion into a dwelling in a Environmental Protection Area and a Hazard Land Zone. Millie Beaucock, 3917 Main Street, stated that she was opposed to this proposal. She felt very strongly towards protecting the environment and felt the revised drawing was not substantially different from the original proposal. Nancy McKinnley, 3906 Bridgewater Street, indicated that the Mr. Terrio's property is a mess and needs major clean up. Regional Councillor Bill Smeaton reminded Council that an Official Plan amendment would be necessary at the Region and that the comments from the commenting agencies came from staff not board members. 5 October 3, 2005 Wayne Thomson, agent for the applicant, gave an overview of the area, he indicated the applicant would be building a one storey addition. He stated that this would be a significant improvement, Mr. Terrio would like to utilize this property and intends to clean it up. Mr. Thomson also indicated that the flow of water and water levels in the lower Welland River are controlled by the Ontario Power Generation power canal which would prevent the property of having any flooding problems. He added that other properties along the river had been converted and that there was an opportunity for mitigation measures regarding possible affected wildlife. The Director of Planning and Development explained that this application was different from the previously approved Erwin application because this application for development is within the flood plain. The Erwin application was not in the flood plain. ORDERED on the motio n of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Kerrio that Council approve the requested amendment application. Motion Carried with Alderman Wing and Morocco opposed. PD- 2005 -78 Chief Administrative Officer; Re: Zoning By -law Amendment Application; AM- 22/2005, 5124 Morrison Street, Applicant: Moon -Yong Kwak. Recognition of Existing Retail Store and Residential Use. The report recommends that Council approve the request to recognize the existing retail store and a residential dwelling unit; and, the amending by -law amend the current Residential Single Family and Two Family (R2) zone to permit the retail store and residential uses subject to the standards outlined in this report. The City Clerk advised that a public meeting is now being convened to consider a proposed amendment to the City's Official Plan and Zoning by -law regarding the Recognition of Existing Retail Store and Residential Use at 5124 Morrison Street. He advised that Notice of the Public meeting was given by First class mail, in accordance with the Planning Act on Friday, September 2, 2005 and by posting a sign on the property in question. He informed that anyone wishing to received notice of the passage of the zoning by -law amendment, or to participate in the site plan process, if applicable, should leave their names on the sign -in sheets outside the Council Chambers. The Director of Planning and Development reviewed the recommendations and provided the following information: Background The applicant has received approval from the Committee of Adjustment to sever an existing dwelling unit municipally known as 5106 Morrison St. (Part 1) from a convenience store building located at 5124 Morrison St. (Part 2) known as Morrison Variety subject to a number of conditions: One of the conditions requires the applicant to have the subject lands rezoned to have the existing retail use properly recognized including a limitation on uses; number of parking spaces; building setbacks building coverage. Essentially, the proposed change will formally recognize a long- standing legal non- conforming use. Other conditions of the Committee of Adjustment require the conversion of the former 3 unit dwelling at 5106 Morrison St. (Part 1) to a single detached dwelling, replacing the pavement on its front yard along Fourth Ave. with lawn. Planning Analysis Official Plan Designated Residential Zoning Conclusion and Recommendation 6 October 3, 2005 Neighbourhood Commercial facilities may be permitted in residentially designated areas where they are compatible with the residential environment. The existing store is a small -scale neighbourhood commercial use (216 sq.m. 2327 sq. ft.) which has served the surrounding community for many years. This small scale use is conveniently and appropriately located and has not caused any traffic concerns on Morrison Street. The property is currently zoned Residential Single Family and Two Family (R2). Amending the zoning by -law to recognize the existing convenience store and building configuration would satisfy the conditional approval granted by the Committee of Adjustment. This amendment would address the following matters: Limit the use to a retail store Permit a single residential dwelling on the upper floor to reflect its current usage Require 4 parking spaces for the retail store and residential unit Recognize the existing building setbacks and building coverage It is concluded and recommended that Council approve the request to recognize the existing retail store and a residential dwelling unit; and the amending by -law amend the current Residential Single Family and Two Family (R2) zone to permit the retail store and residential uses subject to the standards outlined in this report. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo to approved the report as recommended. Carried Unanimously PD- 2005 -74 -Chief Administrative Officer; Re: Proposed Modifications to the Niagara Falls Official Plan The report recommends that Council receive this report for information and a second public meeting be advertised and held on November 21, 2005 to allow for further input prior to the approval of the proposed amendments. The City Clerk advised that a public meeting is now being convened to consider modifications to the Niagara Falls Official Plan. The meeting will be held in two parts, part one will deal with general updates to the Official Plan that's proposed through planning report PD- 2005 -74, part two will deal with the City's five year review of the Official Plan. Notice of the Public meeting was given by Newspaper publication, in accordance with the Planning Act on August 27, 2005 and September 3, 2005. He informed that anyone wishing to received notice of the passage of the zoning by -law amendment, or to participate in the site plan process, if applicable, should leave their names on the sign -in sheets outside the Council Chambers. Councillor comments included the policies regarding creation of residential lots outside of the urban boundary should be massaged if hardships exist and the need to further entrench the streetscape master plan. In response to questions it was explained that the O.P. would further entrench the streetscape master plan, that school yards can not be included in park inventory because often schools do not condone use of their property outside of school hours and that the Planning Act would preclude site plans being imposed on legal non conforming properties. 7 October 3, 2005 ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Diodati to approve the report as recommended. Carried Unanimously MISCELLANEOUS PLANNING MATTERS PD- 2005 -73 Chief Administrative Officer- Tree Conservation By -law for the City of Niagara Falls The report recommends that Council support the continued preservation of woodland by the Regional Municipality of Niagara; and notify the Region of Niagara of its support, in principle, to delegate its power to pass a by -law respecting the destruction or injuring if trees in woodlands greater than 0.5 hectares in size and the enforcement of such by -law to the Niagara Region subject to the review of the Region's Forest Conservation By- law; and encourage the Region to advance the preparation of its Forest Conservation By- law. Bill Smeaton, Councillor for the Region of Niagara, indicated that he is very pleased and supportive of the recommendations made by staff. He indicated that the Regional by- law would be brought forward in November. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Morocco to approve the report as recommended. Carried Unanimously PD- 2005 -76- Chief Administrative Officer Main Ferry Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Hiring of Consultant. The report recommends that Council authorize the hiring of, and execution of an agreement with RCI Consulting (RCI), Marshall Macklin Limited (MMM), and du Toit Allsopp Hillier (DTAH) to prepare a Community Improvement Plan for the Main and Ferry Street area. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman Diodati to approve the report as recommended. Carried Unanimously MAYOR'S REPORTS. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Salci advised that letters of condolence had been forwarded to the family of the late Ed Haftar, a local businessman, to the family of the late Antonietta Rosetti, mother of Mrs. Franca Moss. A letter was also forwarded to the family of the late Phyllis Moore, mother of City Fire Fighter Ken Moore and to the family of the late Gloria Dahmer, mother of Al Filer. Mayor Salci referred to recent events: the Pink Ribbon against Breast Cancer illumination evening, the opening of the Community Centre and the new High Rate Treatment Pilot Site The Mayor outlined recent meetings between the Cross Border Mayors and U.S. officials in Washington D.C, regarding the U.S. passport proposal. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 1. United Way of Niagara Falls Re: Flag Raising requesting that the City of Niagara Falls consider flying the United Way flag during their campaign, ending November 25, 2005. RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council 8 October 3, 2005 2. Kite Festival- Re: Niagara International Kite Festival Weekend requesting that the weekend of October 7 -9, 2005 be proclaimed as "Niagara International Kite Festival Weekend 3. CUPE OCBCC- Re: Child Care Worker Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day requesting that Wednesday, October 26 be proclaimed as Child Care Worker Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. 4. Niagara Falls Public Library Public Library Week Proclamation requesting that Ontario Public Library Week will be celebrated throughout our province from October 17 to 23, 2005. 5. Ministry of Transportation- Request to rename Highway 405 to "General Brock Parkway RECOMMENDATION: For the consideration of Council ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Campbell that all communications be approved. Carried Unanimously Additional Items for Council Consideration R- 2005 -50- Arena Complex Development Program: Seating Capacity The report recommends that the main ice rink provides a seating capacity of 2,000 and that the second ice rink includes 250 seats. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Morocco that the report be approved as recommended. Alderman Volpatti, Kerrio, Wing and Campbell and Mayor Salci opposed. Motion defeated ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Volpatti to approve the report recommendations with the seating capacity of 1500. Alderman Pietrangelo, Morocco, loannoni, Diodati and Wing opposed. Motion defeated ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo to allow members in the audience to speak. Carried Unanimously Paul Burns stated that he is in support of a new facility. He believes that attendance at the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena has been hampered by lack of adequate parking. Debbie Monroe Fessler shared her opinion about the proposed new facility. She is in support of an arena of 2000 seats or more, she believes an arena similar to the size of the Memorial arena is needed. Terry Masterson, of the Jr. B Canucks, stated that the Junior B program has grown and his team needs at least 2,000 seats. He indicated that the Canucks would not be interested in playing out of a larger sport and entertainment complex ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Diodati, seconded by Alderman loannoni to approve the report recommendations with the seating capacity of 2001. Alderman Kerrio, Campbell and Volpatti opposed. Motion Carried REPORTS RATIFICATION OF CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Volpatti that the actions taken in Corporate Services Committee, earlier this evening be approved. 1. That the minutes of the September 19 meeting be adopted. 2. That the Committee receive the CAO's presentation regarding the capital budget and the municipal utility budget for information, and, that Staff report on the available options to fund capital works from the general purposes and municipal utility budgets in 2006. 3. That Staff provide a report on whether the City subsidizes other Niagara municipalities via the amount of water and sewer costs charged municipally or regionally by the Region. Carried Unanimously RATIFICATION OF "IN CAMERA" ACTIONS October 3, 2005 ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Wing that the "In Camera" action, earlier this evening be approved. The report recommends that Council ratify the amended Collective Agreement between the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and the Canadian Union of Public Employees and its Local 133 from January 1, 200 to December 31, 2007 by passing the by -law appearing on tonight's agenda and that Council apply the same wage adjustments to the Non -Union Salary Schedule. Alderman loannoni and Morocco declared a conflict. Carried Unanimously CONSENT AGENDA THE CONSENT AGENDA IS A SET OF REPORTS THAT COULD BE APPROVED IN ONE MOTION OF COUNCIL. THE APPROVAL ENDORSES ALL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN EACH OF THE REPORTS WITHIN THE SET. THE SINGLE MOTION WILL SAVE TIME. PRIOR TO THE MOTION BEING TAKEN, AN ALDERMAN MAY REQUEST THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE REPORTS BE MOVED OUT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. CD- 2005 -10, Selection of Auditor for Municipal Election Compliance Audit, Rgxsal P48 -2005. It is recommended that Deloitte Touche LLP be chosen as the auditor to conduct a municipal election compliance audit regarding the election campaign finances of mayoral candidate Wayne Thomson (2003 municipal election); and That as per section 81(4) of the Municipal Elections Act, Council appoint the auditor by resolution (included later in this evening's agenda); and That staff negotiate an engagement agreement with the successful proponent which fulfills the conditions of the request for proposal. F- 2005 -46, Municipal Accounts. It is recommended that Council approve the municipal totalling 3,634,805.147 for the period August 31 to September 20, 2005. L- 2005 -31, Conveyance of former CNR Right -of -Way to owners of 8800, 8722, 8734, 8744 Champlain Drive. It is recommended that a conveyance of part of the former CNR right -of -way "former CNR lands located at the rear of 8800, 8722, 8734 Champlain Drive "lands shown hatched on Schedules "A" and "B" attached hereto, to the present owners of the lands, for nominal consideration and at no cost to the City, be authorized. 10 October 3, 2005 L- 2005 -34, Declare Surplus, 4222 May Avenue. It is recommended that 4222 May Avenue "subject lands shown hatched on Schedule "a" attached hereto, being City owned lands, be declared surplus in anticipation of it being used as a pumping station. L- 2005 -36, Letters Patent to the City of Niagara Falls, Part 2 on Reference Plan 59R- 1340 and Parts 1, 2 and 4 on Reference Plan 59R -1397. It is recommended that Council authorize preparation and registration of a Transfer /Deed of Land to register Letters Patent "Letters in favour of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls "City confirming the City's paper title to 1.822 acres of land being Part 2 on Reference Plan 59 -R1340 and Parts 1, 2 and 4 on Reference Plan 59R -1397, "subject lands L- 2005 -37, Release of Agreements, McLeod Road and Alex Avenue, Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R -4958. It is recommended that the release of four Agreements registered on title to the lands owned by Ten Partners Development Limited, for the above noted property, is hereby approved and authorized. L- 2005 -38, Marijuana Grow -Ops, File 2005 -187. It is recommended for the information of Council. MW- 2005 -113, Tender #2005 -01 2005 -2008 Street Lighting, Servicing City -Wide Contract. It is recommended that the unit process submitted by the low tenderer, Ground Aerial Maintenance Services Ltd., be accepted and the By -law be passed. MW- 2005 -115, Authorized Requestor Agreements It is recommended that two Authorized Requester Agreements with the Ministry of Transportation be approved; and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said agreements; and that the agreement relative to parking tickets be held in abeyance until the installation of new software to accommodate the new method of information retrieval. R- 2005 -51, Lease Agreement Phoenix Physiotherapy, MacBain Community Centre. It is recommended that Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to act on behalf of the City in executing a lease agreement between the City of Niagara Falls and Phoenix Physiotherapy in the new MacBain Community Centre. R- 2005 -48, Naming of Gary Hendershot Memorial Trail. It is recommended that the portion of the Mitchell Line Trail from Lundy's Lane to Clare Crescent be named Gary Hendershot Memorial Trail. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Kerrio that the recommendations in the Consent Agenda be approved. Carried Unanimously RESOLUTIONS NO. 11 PIETRANGELO- VOLPATTI That Deloitte Touche LLP be chosen as the auditor a municipal election compliance audit regarding the 2003 election campaign finances of mayoral candidate Wayne Thomson. BY -LAWS Carried Unanimously ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Kerrio that leave be granted to introduce the by -laws and the by -laws be given a first reading. Alderman Morocco and loannoni declared conflict on bylaw 2005 -171. Carried Unanimously 11 October 3, 2005 2005 -164 A by -law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement with 456941 Ontario Ltd. respecting Garner Village Subdivision. 2005 -165 A by -law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement with River Realty (1976) Inc. respecting Garner Estates Subdivision Phase 5. 2005 -166 A by -law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement with Nicola Golia and Esther Golia respecting Golia Estates Subdivision. 2005 -167 A by -law to authorize the execution of a Lease with Mark Danecker, operating as "Phoenix Physiotherapy" respecting the lease of a portion of the lands and premises located at the MacBain Community Centre and municipally known as 7150 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls. 2005 -168 A by -law to establish Parts 2 and 4 on Reference Plan 59R -12845 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Drummond Road. 2005 -169 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. 2005 -170 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit the expansion of an existing tourist commercial complex. (AM- 19/2005, 4214 May Avenue) 2005 -171 A by -law to authorize the execution of the 2005 2007 Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees and its Local 133. 2005 -172 A by -law to authorize the payment of $3,634,805.17 for General Purposes. 2005 -173 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 3rd day of October, 2005. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman loannoni that the by -laws be read a second and third time and passed. Carried Unanimously Loretto Academy Property Discussion occurred regarding designation of the property. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Campbell that the issue of designation of Loretto be deferred until staff brings back a report. Alderman Wing, Diodati and Morocco opposed. Niagara Falls Tourism NEW BUSINESS Motion Carried In response to questions regarding the status of Niagara Falls Tourism, a discussion ensued. Alderman Volpatti reported on the motions passed by the Niagara Falls Tourism Board: that Niagara Falls Tourism meet with large operators and City officials to come up with a plan to put their financial house in order and that a president hot be hired until the financial situation is resolved. Weed Suppression Alderman Diodati reported on an article he read regarding weed suppression from a spray of salt and vinegar. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Diodati, seconded by Alderman Campbell that staff investigate the salt and vinegar weed suppression method. Carried Unanimously City Website Alderman Diodati reported that the City does not own the domain name niagarafalls.com. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Diodati, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo that staff be directed to investigate the inexpensive purchase of the niagarafalls.com domain name. Carried Unanimously Recreation Committee Alderman Diodati stated that on Saturday, October 15, 2005, the re will be a golf tournament held at the Niagara Falls Golf Club sponsored by the Recreation Committee. The tickets are $65.00. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Diodati, seconded by Alderman Campbell that the City enter a foursome in the tournament. Carried Unanimously Minor Sports ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Diodati, seconded by Alderman Kerrio to have a support the Kawartha Lakes resolution to offer tax credits to family's with children in minor sports. Motion Carried. Alderman Volpatti opposed. Greater Niagara Circle Route ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman loannoni to staff report back regarding the status of monies related to the Niagara Circle Trek Route. Carried Unanimously Sinnicks Avenue ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman loannoni to have staff report back to Council with an update on Sinnicks Avenue Sports Dome site plan. Alderman Diodati declared a conflict. Carried Unanimously ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Morocco that the meeting be adjourned at 10:25 p.m. Carried Unanimously 12 October 3, 2005 DEAN IORFID'A, CI LERK MAYOR R.T. (TED) SALCI