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2001/01/22READ AND ADOPTED, E. C. WAGG, CITY THIRD MEETING COMMITTEE -OF- THE -WHOLE PLANNING MEETING DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Committee Room #2 January 22, 2001 Council met on Monday, January 22, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. in Committee -of -the Whole. All members of Council, were present. Alderman Carolynn loannoni presided as Chairman. Following consideration of the items presented, the Committee -of- the -Whole rose to report in open session. WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR Council Chambers January 22, 2001 Council met on Monday, January 22, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering Planning and Regular Business matters. All members of Council, were present. Alderman Gary Hendershot offered the Opening Prayer. Alderman Wing indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2001 -05, Cheque No. 257361 because she is an officer of the organization on whose behalf the expense was incurred. Alderman Pietrangelo indicated a pecuniary interest on Report L- 2001 -09, because a family member is involved in testamentary devise matters. Alderman Craitor indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2001 -05, on Cheque Nos. 257364; 257394 and 257368 because a family member is employed by the Region. Alderman Federow indicated a pecuniary interest on Report PD- 2001 -04 because he has a business relationship with the abutting landowner. Mayor Thomson indicated a pecuniary interest on Report PD- 2001 -04 because a family member resides next to the property. -2 PLANNING MATTERS PD- 2001 -04 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Zoning By -law Amendment Application; AM- 37/2000, Metro Capital Group c/o Evan Kirsch; 3584 3574 Bridgewater Street 3567 Main Street; Additions to Willoughby Manor Retirement Residence. The report recommends that Council deny the requested Zoning By -law amendment which would permit the construction of a 4- storey, 50 unit addition on the east side of the senior citizens' residence. Priorto dealing with further Planning matters, His Worship Mayor Thomson received indication that a deferral of Report PD- 2001 -04, had been requested by the Solicitor for the applicant. Italia Gilberti, Solicitor, was in attendance on behalf of several objectors and requested that the matter be deferred to the March 19` 2001 Planning Meeting and the Solicitor for the applicant advised that this was acceptable. Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the request for deferral to the March 19, 2001 Planning Meeting be granted. The motion Carried with Alderman Puttick voting contrary to the motion and with all others voting in favour. PI)- 2001 -03 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Zoning By -law Amendment Application; AM-44 /2000, 5577 Ellen Avenue; Proposed Expansion to the Chalet Motor Inn. The report recommends that Council approve the application for a proposed expansion to the Chalet Motor Inn at 5577 Ellen Avenue. -AND Communication No. 07 The Regional Municipality of Niagara. The communication advises as having no objections to the zoning by -law amendment. Communication No. 08 The Niagara Parks Commission. The communication advises as having no comments as the development is outside the jurisdiction of The Niagara Parks Commission and the Niagara Parks Act. Communication No. 09 Anne Leith, 4969 Walnut Street. The communication comments on bus fumes and idling busses; the lights in the new parking area are an intrusion to the privacy of the neighbours Communication No. 10 Brenda Hicks, 4951 Walnut Street. The communication advises as being opposed to the proposal. Communication No. 11 City Resident (illegible signature). The communication provides comments with respect to height; lighting; traffic and the addition of a swimming pool at the Chalet Motel. Communication No. 12 Gordon DeBiasi, 4938 Walnut Street. The communication expresses concerns regarding excessive noise and activity around the proposed swimming pool and the bright lighting in the parking lot. His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting open and read the procedure to be followed under the Planning Act. 3 The City Clerk advised that the Notice of the Public Meeting had been given in accordance with the Regulations on December 22, 2000. His Worship Mayor Thomson received indication that Mr. Donato Colangelo, was in attendance on behalf of the applicant, and received a negative response to his request for a show of hands by persons present who were interested in the application. He requested that all persons wishing to receive further notice of the passage of the by -law submit their names and addresses to the Clerk prior to leaving the meeting. His Worship Mayor Thomson advised that failure to make oral or written submissions at the Council meeting could result in the dismissal of the case at a future Ontario Municipal Board hearing. The Director of Planning and Development discussed the subject lands with the assistance of posted sketches; reviewed the information contained in the Recommendation Report; The Proposal; The Amendment; and the Public Notification Process; stated that the application was to expand the parking lot and increase the height to 5 storeys. In response to questions raised, the Director of Planning and Development advised that the issues of landscaping, fencing, noise, lighting would be addressed through site plan approval. Discussion ensued with respect to the swimming pool construction and fence removal between the proposed development and an adjacent property. There was a negative response to Mayor Thomson's request for comments from persons, other than the applicant or his agent, in support of the application and a negative response in opposition to the application. Mr. Donato Colangelo, provided information with respect to outgoing and ingoing buses; advised that new fencing had been built but that no structural work had been done at the present time Since no further comments were forthcoming, His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting with regard to Application AM- 44/2000, closed. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the report be received and adopted and further that all the interested residents be included in the site plan process. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Craitor, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the correspondence be received and filed. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2001 -21 PD- 2001 -05 Official Plan Zoning By -law Amendment Applications; AM-42 /2000; 5539 River Road, Legalization of an Existing Tourist Home. The report recommends that Council approve the applications to legalize an existing 8 -unit tourist home at 5539 River Road conditional upon the applicant satisfying Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code requirements prior to the licensing of the establishment for any number of units above those currently licensed. 4 -AND Communication No. 13 Ken J. Murphy. The communication expresses concerns with respect to the number of units requested in the proposed application. Communication No. 14 Regional Niagara. The communication advises as having no objection to the rezoning application. Communication No. 15 The Niagara Parks Commission. The communication advises that they have no objection provided that the parking for the tourist home remains in the rear of the home; that the exterior of the tourist home is not altered; that no additional or changes to existing signage will take place with NPC approval and that this application will be a site specific by -law provision. Communication No. 16 Mr. Davis Daley. The communication expresses concerns regarding increased traffic, cars, noise, air pollution due to the proposed development and indicates that the addition would take away from the natural esthetics of the drive along River Road. His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting open and read the procedure to be followed under the Planning Act. The City Clerk advised that the Notice of the Public Meeting had been given in accordance with the Regulations on December 22, 2001. His Worship Mayor Thomson received indication that Mr. Chris Cristelli, was in attendance, and received a positive response to his request for a show of hands by persons present who were interested in the application. He requested that all persons wishing to receive further notice of the passage of the by -law submit their names and addresses to the Clerk prior to leaving the meeting. His Worship Mayor Thomson advised that failure to make oral or written submissions at the Council meeting could result in the dismissal of the case at a future Ontario Municipal Board hearing. The Director of Planning and Development discussed the subject lands with the assistance of posted sketches; reviewed the information contained in the Recommendation Report; The Proposal; The Amendment; and the Public Notification Process and advised that there were no further expansions proposed and no increase in the building and that staff were recommending approval subject to the applicant satisfying the Ontario Building Code and the Ontario Fire Code requirements were met. There was a positive response to Mayor Thomson's request for comments from persons, other than the applicant or his agent, in support of the application and a negative response in opposition to the application. Mr. Gerhard Grau, who resides adjacent to the proposed development, indicated that he was in full support of the application. Mr. Chris Cristelli advised that the applicant had reviewed the conditions from the various departments and that the requested conditions would be complied with by the applicant. Since no further comments were forthcoming, His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting with regard to Application AM- 42/2000, closed. 5 ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that the report be received and adopted. The motion Carried with Alderman Wing voting contrary to the motion and with all others voting in favour. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Craitor, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the correspondence be received and filed. Carried Unanimously. PD- 2001 -06 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Recommendation Report Creekside Court Draft Plan of Subdivision. File: 26T- 11- 2000 -06; Owner: Mark Dimond. The report recommends the following: 1. That the Creekside Court Plan of Subdivision be draft approved subject to the conditions in the attached Appendix; 2. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plans "approved" 20 days after notice of Council's decision has been given as required by the Planning Act, provided no appeals of the decision have been lodged; 3. That draft approval be given for three years, after which approval will lapse unless an extension is requested by the developer and, subject to review, granted by Council. -AND Communication No. 17 Photograph of a Public Notice Sign of the Proposed Subdivision /Creekside Court, submitted by Steve Barnett and indicating as being opposed to the proposed development. There was a negative response to Mayor Thomson's request for comments from persons, other than the applicant or his agent, in support of the application and a positive response in opposition to the application. Mr. Mason, 4320 Front Street, advised that he was in attendance on behalf of 21 residents that were opposed to the proposed development; he expressed the concern that the developer's public notice sign for the proposed subdivision had been posted upside down, indicating that access was not onto Larry's Lane but fronted Front Street; he indicated that this development was a misuse of lands and would devalue the area properties; discussed the issue of the change in land elevation; drainage and basement flooding; and was of the opinion that the potential for contaminants could be very high on this property. The Director of Municipal Works advised that the municipality was expecting to proceed in the reconstruction of the watermains in area and commented that the Front Street watermain would be replaced sometime in the Spring. The Director of Planning and Development responded to concerns expressed with respect to servicing for this subdivision and advised that the following be included that the developer undertake an Environment Site Assessment, prepared by a qualified consultant in accordance with The Guidelines for Use at Contaminated Sites in Ontario, Ministry of Environment, and a copy of the report be submitted to the Regional Planning Department for review. (This condition to be cleared by Regional Niagara Planning and Development Department) and that the servicing for this subdivision shall proceed either at the same time or after the existing sanitary sewer and watermain along Front Street are replaced by the municipality. 6 Mr. Steve Bamett, 4222 Front Street, expressed the opinion that the proposed development would depreciate the surrounding properties; referred to the drainage issue and the difference in elevation of the property and surrounding lands; and further indicated his opposition to having 5 lots developed and stated that only 2 lots should be developed. In response to concerns raised, the Director of Municipal Works stated that the applicant would have to retain an Engineer to deal with the storm water drainage issue. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the report be received and adopted, subject to the developer undertaking an Environment Site Assessment prepared by a qualified consultant in accordance with The Guidelines for Use at Contaminated Sites in Ontario, Ministry of Environment and a copy of the report be submitted to the Regional Planning Department for review; and that servicing for the subdivision shall proceed either at the same time or after the existing sanitary sewer and watermain along Front Street are replaced by the municipality. The motion Carried with Aldermen Craitor, loannoni, Puttick and Wing voting contrary to the motion and with all others voting in favour. PD- 2001 -07 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Request for Removal of Part Lot Control; Costabile Drive Francesco Avenue; Blocks 17 18, Registered Plan 59M- 273. The report recommends the following: 1. That Council approve the request and pass the appropriate by -law to designate Blocks 17 18, Registered Plan 59M -273, as exempt from Part Lot Control; 2. That the applicant be required to notify the City when the separate deeds, as described in this report, have been registered in orderforthe by -law to be repealed. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2001 -20 PI)- 2001 -08 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Request for Removal of Part Lot Control; Spring Blossom Drive; Blocks 253, 454 255, Registered Plan 59M -229. The report recommends the following: 1. That Council approve the request and pass the appropriate by -law to designate Blocks 253, 254 255, Registered Plan 59M -229, as exempt from Part Lot Control; 2. That the applicant be required to notify the City when the separate deeds, as described in this report, have been registered in orderforthe by -law to be repealed. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Craitor, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. PI)- 2001 -09 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Adult Entertainment Parlor Body Rub Parlor Study. The report recommends the following: 1. That the Butler Group Consultants Inc., be retained to undertake the Adult Entertainment Parlor and Body -Rub Parlor Study; 2. That an interim control by -law be passed to allow for the completion of the Adult Entertainment Parlor and Body -Rub Parlor Study prior to any new applications being submitted. 7 ORDERED on the motion of Alderman ioannoni, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2001 -25 PD- 2001 -10 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Fallsview Boulevard Street Name Change. The report recommends the following: 1. That the by -law authorizing the street name change be adopted; 2. That the Streetscape Master Plan incorporate the historical significance of the names Buchanan, Oakes and others within designated "celebration places ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. Court Facilities Enroute Magazine REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ADOPTION OF MINUTES Alderman Wing requested that the Minutes of January 15, 2001 be amended to reflect her abstaining from the vote on Report CS- 2001 -02 and Resolution No.03, on a conflict of interest previously noted; and further requested that the Minutes be amended to delete Resolution No. 01 as the resolution dealing with governance had only been circulated and not voted on. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 15, 2001 be adopted as amended. Carried Unanimously. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS. REMARKS See By -law No. 2001 -18 His Worship Mayor Thomson referred to having the Small Claims Court and Family and Traffic Court in Niagara Falls, but that residents would not be able to submit small claims at the counter and would have to travel to either St. Catharines or Welland for that service. Mayor Thomson suggested that a letter be forwarded to the Manager of Court Operations, Mr. Pat Hogan, the Minister and our Member of Provincial Parliament requesting that one person be placed behind the counter to deal with small claims matters. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Hendershot, that a letter be forwarded to the Manager of Court Operations, Mr. Pat Hogan, the Minister and our Member of Provincial Parliament requesting that consideration be given to have one person placed behind the counter to deal with small claims court matters. Carried Unanimously. His Worship Mayor Thomson referred to a negative article that had been printed in Enroute Magazine with regard to Niagara Falls and of his response in a recent Letters to the Editor article whereby he expressed his disappointment to the article written by Mr. Paul Quarington. Ontario Hydro Rates 8 Mayor Thomson referred to correspondence received from Washington Mills Electro Minerals Corp., expressing concerns with regard to substantial hydro rate increases which have resulted in the layoff of 51 employees; and requesting whether hydro rates would return to the 1999 levels or to reasonable inflationary levels. Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that a resolution of support be forwarded to Ontario Hydro. Carried Unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Decision of Committee dated January 8, 2001 in the Hearings regarding Carolyn Fraser Stage 3 Eligibility requirements and her application for a Body Rub Parlor Owner's Licence. RESOLUTION NO. 04 PUTTICK FEREN WHEREAS by enactment of By -law No. 2000 -217, Council provided for a committee to conduct hearings in respect of two applications for body -rub parlour owner's licences being Henry DiCienzo, 8700 Lundy's Lane and Carolyn Fraser, 5834 Buchanan Avenue; AND WHEREAS the committee has now submitted its report to Council regarding Carolyn Fraser, 5834 Buchanan Avenue; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the report of the committee is received and the recommendations contained in the report are hereby adopted; AND FURTHER THAT the applicant is disentitled to proceed further with her application for a body -rub parlour owner's licence because of non compliance with paragraph 52b (1) (d), furnishing false, misleading or incomplete information to the Clerk, for the reasons set out in the report, which are hereby confirmed. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. Decision of Committee dated January 8, 2001 in the Hearings regarding Henry DiCienzo Stage 3 Eligibility requirements and his application for a Body Rub Parlor Owner's Licence. RESOLUTION NO. 05 PUTTICK FEREN WHEREAS enactment of By -law No. 2000- 217, Council provided for a committee to conduct hearings in respect of two applications for body -rub parlour owner's licences being Henry DiCienzo, 8700 Lundy's Lane and Carolyn Fraser, 5834 Buchanan Avenue; AND WHEREAS the committee has now submitted its report to Council regarding Henry DiCienzo, 8700 Lundy's Lane; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the report of the committee is received and the recommendations contained in the report are hereby adopted; AND FURTHER THAT the applicant is entitled to continue with his application for a body -rub parlour owner's licence for the reasons set out in the report, which are hereby confirmed. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. The motion Carried with Alderman Campbell, voting contrary to the motion and with all others voting in favour. COMMUNICATIONS Communication No. 18 Regional Niagara, Office of the Regional Clerk Re: Area Municipal Council Representative on The Joint Committee on Governance. The communication requests that Council appoint a Council representative to sit on The Joint Committee on Governance. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Feren, that Alderman Gary Hendershot be appointed as Council representative to sit on The Joint Committee on Governance. Carried Unanimously. 9 Communication No. 19 Student Administrative Council (SAC) Re: Waiving of Fees. The communication requests that Council consider waiving of the ice rental fee for a Skate a-thon at the Memorial arena on January 24, 2001 to benefit an "Adopt -a- Minefield charity" in an effort to raise funds to clear minefields and raise awareness about the global landmine crisis. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the ice rental fees for a Skate -a -thon at Memorial Arena on January 24, 2001 be waived. The motion Carried with Alderman Wing voting contrary to the motion and with all others voting in favour. Communication No. 20- Fallsview B.I.A. Re: Appointment to the Fallsview B.I.A. .The communication requests Council appoint a second Council appointment to the Fallsview B.I.A. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that Alderman Kim Craitor be appointed as Council representative to the Fallsview B.I.A. Carried Unanimously. Communication No. 21 Enbridge Consumers Gas Re: Natural Gas Franchise The Consumers' Gas Company Ltd. The communication requests an extension to the current franchise agreement for an additional six -month period beyond the expiry date of the Interim Order on February 27, 2001. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the request be approved :Carried Unanimously. REPORTS BBS- 2001 -02 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Appointment of Inspector, Douglas Evans. The report recommends that Douglas Evans be appointed as an Inspector pursuant to the Building code Act 1992, as amended, and that by -law 93 -283 be amended accordingly. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2001 -19 CAO- 2001 -01 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Transfer of Hotel, Motel, and Nursing Home Fire Safety Inspections. The report recommends that this report be received and filed for the information of Council pending a further report from Community Services (Fire Services). ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the report be received and filed for the information of Council. Carried Unanimously. F- 2001 -04 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Budget Schedules for 2001 and 2002. The report recommends that this report be for the information of the City Council. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman loannoni, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the report be received and filed for the information of Council. Carried Unanimously. F- 2001 -05 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Municipal Accounts. The report recommends that Council approve the municipal accounts totalling $1,247,465.99 for the period ending January 22, 2001. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that the report be received and adopted. The motion Carried with Aldermen Craitor and Wing abstaining from the vote on conflicts of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour. See By -law No. 2001 -26 10 L- 2001 -09 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Plouffe Agreement with the City Arenburg Agreement with the City Building Permits Testamentary Devise. The report recommends the following: 1. That an Agreement dated January 10, 2001 between Carl Plouffe and Giovanna Plouffe and the City regarding application for a building Permit with respect to part 8 on Reference Plan 59R -6480, on the south side of Carl Road, be authorized; 2. That an Agreement dated January 12, 2001 between David Arenburg and Catharine Lee Arenburg and the City regarding application for a Building Permit with respect to part 17 on Reference Plan No. 59R -7414, on the south side of Detenbeck Road, be authorized. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that the report be received and adopted. The motion Carried with Alderman Pietrangelo abstaining from the vote on a conflict of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour. See By -law No. 2001 -23 See By -law No. 2001 -24 L- 2001 -10 -Chief Administrative Officer -Re: Jain Encroachment Agreement with the City; 5720 -5724 Stanley Avenue at Forsythe Street. The report recommends that the continuation of the encroachment of the eaves and part of a building at 5720 -5724 Stanley Avenue, as set out in heavy outline on the plan attached, be permitted. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2001 -22 RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE -OF- THE -WHOLE ACTIONS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the actions taken in Committee -of- the Whole, earlier this evening be approved: 1. Committee of Adjustment Application B41- 2000 -N.F. Mr. Malak; 8911 Lundy's Lane An Application of Consent to Sever a parcel of land that staff appear before an OMB Hearing in support of the appeal by Mr. Malak and to support his appeal; 2. Request from Niacon Construction Limited that on the pleading of guilty to a charge of Building Without a Permit for Applebee's Restaurant, that a $1,500 donation to a charity in lieu of a fine being proposed, and that the request be refused as it could be construed as being an attempt to obstruct the administration of justice; and further that if there is a guilty plea, that the fine be levied. Carried Unanimously. BY -LAWS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Feren that leave be granted to introduce the following by -laws, and the by -laws be read a first time: 2001 -18 A by -law to change the name of that portion of Buchanan Avenue, from the southerly limit of Ferry Street to the most southerly limit of Buchanan Avenue and all of Oakes Drive to the name Fallsview Boulevard. 2001 -19 A by -law to amend By -law No. 93 -283, being a by -law to appoint a Chief building Official and Inspectors under the Building Code Act. 2001 -20 A by -law to designate Blocks 17 and 18 on registered Plan No. 59M -273 not to be subject to part lot control. (Re: Report PD -2001 -07) 2001 -21 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, as amended. (Re: AM-44 /2000, DL Enterprises) 2001 -22 A by -law to authorize an Encroachment Agreement, dated November 21, 2000, between Vinod Jain and Trisha Devi Jain and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls for the purpose of permitting encroachments unto Forsythe Street Road allowance. (Re: Report L- 2001 -10) 2001 -23 A by -law to authorize an Agreement, dated January 10, 2001, between Carl Plouffe and Giovanna Plouffe and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls regarding application for a Building Permit. (Re: Report L- 2001 -09) 2001 -24 A by -law to authorize an Agreement, dated January 12, 2001, between David Arenburg and Catharine Lee Arenburg and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls regarding application for a Building Permit. (Re: Report L -2001- 09) 2001 -25 A by -law to prohibit certain uses of land in the area of the City of Niagara Falls regulated by Zoning By -law No. 79 -200, as amended; 1538, 1958, as amended, 395, 1966, as amended; and 70 -69, as amended. 2001 -26 A by -law to authorize monies for General Purposes (January 22, 2001) The motion Carried with Alderman Pietrangelo abstaining from the vote on By -law Nos. 2001 -23 and 2001 -24 on a conflict of interest previously noted; and Aldermen Craitor and Wing abstaining from the vote on By -law No. 2001 -26 on conflicts of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the by -laws be now read a second and third time: 2001 -18 A by -law to change the name of that portion of Buchanan Avenue, from the southerly limit of Ferry Street to the most southerly limit of Buchanan Avenue and all of Oakes Drive to the name Fallsview Boulevard. 2001 -19 A by -law to amend By -law No. 93 -283, being a by -law to appoint a Chief building Official and Inspectors under the Building Code Act. 2001 -20 A by -law to designate Blocks 17 and 18 on registered Plan No. 59M -273 not to be subject to part lot control. (Re: Report PD- 2001 -07) 2001 -21 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, as amended. (Re: AM- 44/2000, DL Enterprises) 2001 -22 A by -law to authorize an Encroachment Agreement, dated November 21, 2000, between Vinod Jain and Trisha Devi Jain and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls for the purpose of permitting encroachments unto Forsythe Street Road allowance. (Re: Report L- 2001-10) 2001 -23 A by -law to authorize an Agreement, dated January 10, 2001, between Carl Plouffe and Giovanna Plouffe and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls regarding application for a Building Permit. (Re: Report L- 2001 -09) 2001 -24 A by -law to authorize an Agreement, dated January 12, 2001, between David Arenburg and Catharine Lee Arenburg and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls regarding application fora Building Permit. (Re: Report L -2001- 09) Mount Carmel Park Celebration Letter of Appreciation 12 2001 -25 A by -law to prohibit certain uses of land in the area of the City of Niagara Falls regulated by Zoning By -law No. 79 -200, as amended; 1538, 1958, as amended, 395, 1966, as amended; and 70 -69, as amended. 2001 -26 A by -law to authorize monies for General Purposes (January 22, 2001) The motion Carried with Alderman Pietrangelo abstaining from the vote on By -law Nos. 2001 -23 and 2001 -24 on a conflict of interest previously noted; and Aldermen Craitor and Wing abstaining from the vote on By -law No. 2001 -26 on conflicts of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour. Manor Hockey Retirement/Nursing Homes NEW BUSINESS Alderman Norm Puttick provided a petition with an additional 152 signatures regarding the Minor Hockey matter to the City Clerk. Alderman Norm Puttick provided an update on the issue of retirement/nursing homes and presented further material on the subject to the Chief Administrative Officer. Alderman Victor Pietrangelo informed members of Council that the Mount Carmel Park Association would be holding a dinner on February 10, 2001 in order to raise funds for the Park and requested that Council purchase a table for the dinner event. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Feren, that Council purchase a table in support of the event. The motion Carried with Aldermen Wing, Orr and Puttick voting contrary to the motion and with all others voting in favour. During the discussion, it was suggested that an outline be provided on the type of format that was being used at Mount Carmel Park; how it works and how other groups could utilize this format in their own areas. Alderman Shirley Fisher requested that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to Mrs. Paisley Janvary-Pool and her Committee in appreciation for all their efforts in the Sports Wall of Fame event. Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Hendershot, that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to Mrs. Paisley Janvary-Pool and her committee in appreciation for all their efforts in the Sports Wall of Fame event. Carried Unanimously. Letters to the Editor Alderman Selina Volpatti referred to comments made by Mr. Tony Philips in the Letters to the Editor column in the Niagara Falls Review she advised that an invitation had been extended to Mr. Philips to attend an upcoming Environmental Planning and Greening Committee meeting, to express his views. Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Vollpatti, seconded by Alderman Wing, that the matter be referred to staff for further discussions. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Hendershot, that the meeting be adjourned. Carried Unanimously. READ AND ADOPTED, 13 E. C. WAGG, CITY ''K WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR