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2008/09/081) 2) a) b) c) d) 3) 4) SIXTEENTH MEETING Monday, September 8, 2008 4:00-p.m. City Hall, Committee Room #2A & B Approval of the August 18, 2008, 2008 Community Services Minutes. REPORTS' F-2008-35 Building and Planning Fees Review R-2008-30 Update -New Artificial Turf Sports Field at Kalar Park Home for Niagara United Soccer Club R-2008-27 Review of Request -Ban of Plastic Bags TS-2008-44 Request for Extension Kiwanis Agreement NEW BUSINESS: ADJOURNMENT STAFF CONTACT: Todd Harrison Denyse Morrissey Denyse Morrissey Karl Dren a) Resolution to go into Closed Meeting. MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY August 18, 2008, CITY HALL, ROOM 2 AT 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Chair Councillor Carolynn loannoni -Mayor Ted Salci, Councillors: Jim Diodati, Vince Kerrio, Victor Pietrangelo, Bart Maves, Wayne Thomson, Janice Wing and Shirley Fisher STAFF: John MacDonald, Ken Beaman, Todd Harrison, Alex Herlovitch, Jim Jessop, Geoff Holman, Denyse Morrissey, Dean lortida, Serge Felicetti, Karl Dren, Bob Bolibruck, John Barnsley, Teresa Fabbro -Steno GUEST: Mike Connelly, 6684 January Drive, Italia Gilberti, Broderick & Partners LLP, Glen Wellings, Wellings Planning Consultants, Dennis Savriga, 6458 Jupiter Blvd, Derek Costello, 7160 Mt. Forest Lane, Gabe Mallouk, 6726 Willinger St., Gary Dingwall, 24 Ida St, #511, St. Catharines, Joe Maggiolo, 3678 Matthew Drive, K. Krieg, 8649 Furlong Avenue PRESS: Niagara Falls Review, Niagara This Week MINUTES Councillor Wing questioned the validity of a statement in the minutes regarding the discussion surrounding the Prey Night Club. The statement is to be deleted It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci seconded by Councillor Kerrio, that the July 21, 2008 minutes be approved as amended. Carried Unanimously REPORTS a) PD-2008-71 Facade & Commercial Building Improvement Applications CB &FIG-04/2008 through CB &FIG-1612008 for a number of Queen Street Properties owned by Historic Niagara It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Fisher that: 1. The Committee recommend approval of the applications for Facade and Commercial Building Improvement, subject to Historic Niagara meeting the Downtown CIP program requirements, including entering into agreements with the City and payment of all outstanding property taxes on the respective properties; 2. That the Mayor and clerk be authorized to execute the grant agreements. Motion: Carried Opposed: Councillors Wing and loannoni Action. Recommendation submitted to Council August 18, 2008. -z- b) c) d) e) PD-2008-75 Comments on Regional Niagara's Options for Growth Glenn Wellings, Wellings Planning Consultants & Italia Gilberti, Broderick & P-artners-LLP--.made brief presentations It was ORDERED on the motion of CouncillorThomson and seconded by Councillor Pietrangelo that the Committee recommend that Council support Option C, with the addition of the inclusion of the northwest community expansion lands, as the Preferred Option for growth with respectto the Region's management study subject Motion. Carried Opposed Councillor Wing Conflict: Mayor Salci Action: Recommendation submitted to Council August 18, 2008 TS-2008-46 Coach Canada -Bus Servicing Departure It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor W ing that the report be received for information and that Business Development staff look into sponsorship opportunities for next year's Ontario Motor Coach Association Golf Tournament. Motion: Carried Action Recommendation submitted to Council August 18, 2008 TS-2008-44 Request for Extension - Kiwanis Agreement It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Fisher that the report be deferred Motion. Carried Action. Recommendation submitted to Council August 18, 2008 TS-2008-45 Request to Renew Agreement - O.M.G It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Mayor Salci 1 That, until the completion of a Street Hardware review, the City renew the agreement with O.M G Niagara for an additional two-year period 2 The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute said agreement. Motion: Carried Action. Recommendation submitted to Council August 18, 2008 -3- f) TS-2008-43 Drummond Road -Parking Review - It-was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci, seconded by Councillor W ing that: 1 That a "no stopping" restriction be implemented on the west side of Drummond Road between Lundy's Lane and a point 60 metres south of North Street in place of the existing "no parking" restriction. 2. That a "no stopping" restriction be implemented on the east side of Drummond Road between Lundy's Lane and a point 70 metres south of Lundy's Lane in place of the existing "no parking" restriction. Motion: Carried Action Recommendation submitted to Council August 18, 2008 NEW BUSINESS a) It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wing and seconded by Councillor Fisher that the issue of Marineland traffic be referred to staff Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council August 18, 2008 b) Itwas ORDERED on the motion of CouncillorThomson and seconded by Councillor Fisher that Councillor Wing be appointed to the Humane Society Board Motion Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council August 18, 2008 c) It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci, by Councillor Thomson that Councillor Maves replace Councillor Wing on the Region's Transportation Steering & Strategy Committee. Motion: Carried Action Recommendation submitted to Council August 18, 2008 ADJOURNMENT It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Maves and seconded by Kerrio that the regular meeting of the Community Services Committee be adjourned at 5:25 p m. and the resolution entering into an In-Camera Session be passed. Motion Carried September 8, 2008 l~Tia~ara~alls c,~nao~ _Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair and Members of Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members. Re F-2008-35 Building and Planning Fees Review RECOMMENDATION F-2008-35 1 That Committee recommend the report and consultant's presentation for information. 2. That the Chief Building Official be directed to hold public meetings as required by Bill 124 so as to increase building permit fees effective January 1, 2009 3 That staff be directed to hold public consultation meetings with the public including the development community and to provide Council with recommendations for the establishment of new planning and engineering fees effective January 1, 2009 BACKGROUND As Council is aware, the Finance division engaged BMA Consulting to review financial policies for the Corporation BMA identified that user fees generated by the City of Niagara Falls (excluding water and sewer) have been decreasing as a percentage of the total expenditure. As a result, the City has become increasingly reliant on revenues from property taxes. The percentage of revenues relating to user fees is 35% of total expenditures. In the 2007 and 2008 budget deliberations, Council requested that staff review opportunities to raise revenues from sources different from those derived from property taxes. City staff have conducted a review of the expenses and fees generated within the Development Application Approval Process (DAAP). This process encompasses all of the Planning, Building, Fire and Engineering costs associated with development. To assist staff in performing a thorough review, Performance Concepts Inc. was engaged to provide consulting services to completely reviewthese processes. This firm has been used by many municipalities throughout Ontario in similar engagements. A presentation of their findings will be made at Community"Services this evening. A report summarizing the data collected will be provided at the meeting. f{~OY~Cltib+ TOgCI/i2i' r0 SCYVC OUY COffit11 L17t 11y Corporate Services Department Finance I September 8, 2008 - 2 - F-2008-35 The report has identified considerations forthe Building division because of new legislation. The Building Code Statute Law Amendment Act, 2002 came into effect on July 1, 2005, imposed additional requirements on municipalities in establishing fees undertheAct, in that: "The total amount of the fees authorized must not exceed the anticipated reasonable cost of the principal authority to administer and enforce this Act in its area of jurisdiction." The City has established building permit fees based on a full cost recovery basis The process undertaken by of Performance Concepts has supported this methodology As the report suggests, many divisions within the Corporation are costed in the determination of the fees. It should be noted that the primary change resulting from the legislation is the fact that any surpluses generated by building permits in a year must be set aside for reserves and cannot be used to subsidize fees in other areas of the DAAP process. As a result of this review, it is necessary that Council endorse a building permit stabilization reserve fund policy to assist in mitigating risks associated with economic downturns, anticipated compliance and other potential issues. As of December 31, 2007, the Building Permit Stabilization Special Purpose Reserve is $424,118. Bill 124 has had a significant impact of fees generated by the Planning division for municipalities throughout the province Many municipalities have subsidized planning fees with higher building permit fees, however, Bill 124 has constrained municipalities' ability to continue this practice. The consultant's review included an analysis of the existing planning fees charged by the City Section 69 of the Planning Act, allows municipalities to impose fees through by-law for the purposes of processing planning applications. Planning fees are established for the following: • Official Plan Amendment • Zoning Amendment Applications • Site Plan Applications • Plans of Subdivision • Removal of Part Lot Control • Committee of Adjustment • Publications and Maps The report highlights that the planning cost recovery in Niagara Falls is lower than the costs generated. This can be attributed to any one or a combination of the following factors: • User fee policies and fees • Types of services being recovered from user fees • Level of activity • Operating expenditures As stated, in years prior to the Bill 124 legislation, the deficit in planning fees was offset by building fees but as indicated previously, Bill 124 has eliminated this opportunity The consultant report suggests that significant increases to planning fees are required to achieve full cost recovery The report suggests that the appropriate fee setting structure is to establish fees that recover the full cost of service delivery September 8, 2008 - 3 - F-2008-35 The adoption of a full cost recovery approach will result in an increase to building permit fees and to planning fees. In order that the residents and stakeholders are aware of this direction, staff recommends that public consultation be undertaken on the fee increases and that once this work is concluded that staff will return to Council with specific fee recommendation Recommended by' l /rA1,G' Approved by Respectfully submitted Todd r of Financial Services Ken Burden, ExecutyG~ Director of Corporate Services John MacDonald, ~hie~ministrative Officer TH:Iw September 8, 2008 ~~~~~ Niagar°aJ~alls c~tntoe Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair and Members of Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: R-200830 Re R-2008-30 Fees for the New Artificial Turf Sports Field at Kalar Park `Home For Niagara United Soccer Club' RECOMMENDATION: That the fees for the artificial multi-purpose sport field for the period September 8, 2008 to April 31, 2009 be approved That all net revenues generated from the rental of the field (excluding lighting fees) to other users in the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 be dedicated to and applied entirelyto the project costs of the field and reduce each party's contribution equally BACKGROUND• In the 2008 Approved Capital Budget of $900,000 forthe conversion of one(1) ofthe senior soccer fields at the park, Field 6, to a new artificial turf sports field which could accommodate soccer, football, rugby, and other field sport opportunities. For the past several years, the City and the Niagara Falls Girl Soccer Club have enjoyed a joint partnership (50(50) in the development of the Kalar Park 'Home for Girls Soccer' facility on Kalar Road. The Club recently changed its name to Niagara Falls United Soccer Club (NUSC). The NUCS had committed to 50% funding of the total project resulting in a $450,000 contribution over a four (4) year period based on the following payment schedule. The first installment of $150,000 is payable in 2008. $100,000 installments are to be provided in the years 2009, 2010, 2011 by December 30 of each year Working Together to Serve Our Community ;community services Department Parks, Recreation & Culture September 8, 2008 - 2- R-200830 Over the years, the park has been constructed in phases, and now includes the first artificialmulti-purposesportfieldinNiagaraFalls Priortothistimetheparkincluded,three (3) senior soccerfields {two (2) fields with lights), three(3) intermediate soccerfields, two(2) mini soccer fields, and various park amenities. The Club's financial contributions to park development prior to the new artificial field had been approximately $574,000 With the additional commitment of $450,000 as a partner for the new artificial mutti- ?urpose-sportfield, NUSCs financial commitment to date represents over $1 Million - dollars. This does not include future paric development projects, including new pub~ic washrooms currentiy being planned as approved in the 2008 capital budget with an additional $75,000 financial contribution from NUSC for this project in 2008 Multi-PurposeArtificial Sportfield -Scheduling,_CommunityAccess and Fees The City of Niagara Falls Strategic Plan for Parks, Recreation & Culture (2006) identified the benefits of developing an artificial turf multi-purpose sports field which includes raising the standards of service to the communify groups, long term savings in field maintenance costs, and increase in sport participation. The Strategic Plan had stated that the current "no fee" approach to field use in Niagara Falls should not be applied io artificial turf facilities. The report had also outlined that a comprehensive userfee policy should apply to all sportfields, including natural fields, while stressing the importance of implementing fees for the use of artificial fields. The conversion of the existing natural turt field to an artificial turt multi-sport field was compieted on September 4, 2008, (or approximately 30 days ahead of the original project schedule}. The scheduling of the field is expected the week of September 15, 20Q8 A review of fees charged for artificial community fields in a number of other municipalities like Toronto, Mississauga, and Vaughan was completed. The schedule offees forthe new artificial multi-purpose sport field for any other users or organizations (other than Niagara United Soccer Club, excluding lighting, given its financial contribution of $450,000 to the field) is outlined Hourly Rate" $60 Resident Minor/Youth Sport Organiza#ion ~ 80 ~~Q Non Resident Minor/Youth Sport Organization $90 Resident Adult Not-For Profit, Sport Organization - $120 Non Resident Adult Not-For-Profit, Sport Organization $150 Commercial, Private Clubs or For Profit $45 Lighting (per four hour booking) ' Plus GST The fee schedule would be for the period of September 8, 2008, to April 31, 2009 The schedule would be reviewed to recommend fees starting May, 1, 2009 September 8, 2008 - 3 - R-200830 The addition of amulti-purpose sports field was based on the commitment to the principles of equitable, accessible and community scheduling of the field to other City or community related affiliated sport organizations. All administration, field allocations, scheduling of the field, issuance of permits, and collection and depositing of fees will be the sole responsibility of the City of Niagara Falls. In recognition_of the_50/50 financial partnership for the construction of the field, it is recommended that all net revenues generated from rentals (excluding lighting fees) by other users in the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 be dedicated to and applied entirely to the project construction costs and reduce each party's contribution equally An agreement, to be provided to Council for consideration at an upcoming meeting is currently being developed for initial review by NUSC It will cover, but not be limited to the following general areas: capital construction costs and financial contributions; utilization and scheduling of the field; community use of the artificial multi purpose sport field, default provisions; cancellations of use and access; alterations, repairs, or improvements to the field, NUSC's use of the field; insurance; signage and advertising; on site food and beverage sales, including licensed events. A ribbon cutting ceremony and Open House for the new artificial multi-purpose sport field is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2008, from 11.00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Recommended by Approved by Deny~e Morrissey, Directgf of Parks, Recreation & Culture Ed Dujlovic, Respectfully submitted: ?I~ John Director of Community Services ief Administrative Officer S:\CouncillCouncil 20081R-200830 -Fees for New Artifcial Sports Field.wpd September 8, 2008 ~ R-2008-27 .i~~~~~ Niag Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair and Members of Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: R-2008-27 Review of Request -Ban of Plastic Bags RECOMMENDATION• 'all S c,tn~Dt That the City of Niagara Falls play a leadership role in educating and encouraging all businesses, retailers, and residents to significantly reduce and strive to eliminate their use of plastic bags. 2. That an educational campaign and implementation strategy be developed through the Park In the City Committee, and the recommended educational campaign and implementation strategy which would include the budgetary requirements be outlined in a future report to Council. BACKGROUND• On April 28, 2008, the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee(MYAC) presented a committee update to Niagara Falls City Council. MYAC requested that plastic bags be banned, not only from municipal buildings, but from the entire City They informed City Council there are currently North America cities that have banned the use of traditional plastic bags. Other Communities March 2007 Leaf Rapids, a small town in Manitoba became one of the first communities in Canada to ban plastic bags. Upon passing By-law 462 the Town became single use plastic shopping bag free. Each household in the community received five reusable cloth shopping bags to use rather than a traditional plastic shopping bag. March 2007 San Francisco, California became one of the largest cities to ban traditional plastic bags. Retailers cannot use non-recyclable, non-biodegradable plastic bags. 2004 Huntington, Quebec went plastic bag free at the checkout. WOY/ilYtg TOgCLFICY 10 SB)`VC Ql[Y COI7t))11[ffil1Jr ~'~ Community Services Department Parks, Recreation & Culture September 8, 2008 - 2 - R-2008.27 Many municipalities are concerned with how plastic bags are contributing to waste throughout their community It is stated that the plastic bags can take up to 1,000 years to decompose, and they also create global dangers to wild life and their habitat. Province of Ontario May,_2008_the_Ontariogovernment decided. to lead_by_example, which led to the LCBO eliminating plastic bags from their stores. Consumers can bring in their reusable bags, use a paper bag or box, or decide not to have a bag. Niagara Region The Region is proactively reducing the amount of plastic being sent to landfill sites. Plastic bags including those that are transparent green, orange and clear will no longer be accepted in the Green Bin and Leaf and Yard waste collection programs, beginning September 1, 2008. Based on a recent conversation with Niagara Regional Waste Management Services staff, PRC staff understands the Region has no future plans to further reduce the use of plastic bags or is a ban on use being considered However, they will continue to encourage all residents to generate less garbage and to use the appropriate sized plastic garbage bag. Use of Paper Bags as an Alternative According to an article in the National Post, The Plastics Association noted a 2004 study which compared plastic bags to paper bags. More non-renewable energy and water are used to manufacture a paper bag then a plastic bag. The paper bag emits 3 1 times more greenhouse gases at the end of their life cycle when compared to plastic bags. The answer in the Plastics Association's opinion was not to switch to paper but to reduce the utilization of single use shopping bags. City of Niagara Falls: Operational Considerations Currently, there is no use of plastic bags for grass or planting clippings in parks and cemetery operations. All materials are composted Staff have examined the viability of reducing all plastic bags currently used throughout the City forgarbage collection and garbage removal in facility operational areas such as parks, cemeteries, arenas and community centres. Facility and park operations do use large 'heavy duty' plastic bags in garbage cans. The total elimination of the use of these plastic bags, specifically in operations, will present some challenges. To eliminate plastic bags (and use paper bags or no bag) would lead to an increase of leaking fluids in the garbage cans. Paper bags will also not provide the support needed, (and fall apart) given the type and weight of the garbage generated The work involved to clean and dispose of the waste in the garbage receptacle would be messy, labour intensive and is expected to have applicable health and safety procedural impacts. How to achieve a more environmentally sustainable operations approach to waste removal in facility operations will continue to be reviewed. September 8, 2008 - 3 - R-2008-27 Communities in Bloom In 2009, the City of Niagara Falls will be entering the provincial edition of Communities in Bloom. Communities in Bloom has eight judging categories, with one of the categories being EnvironmentalAwareness. Thiscategorylooksatsustainabledevelopment,policies and bylaws, waste reduction, landfill sites, hazardous waste collection, sewage disposal, transfer/recycle stations, recycling initiatives, Plant Health Care, Integrated Pest -Management (IPM), water source, treatment and conservations naturalization, environmental clean up activities, environmentallyfriendly transportation are all part of this criteria. The Park in The City Committee is interested in implementing new programs to reduce waste and enhance recycling in Niagara Falls. They have discussed the issue of reducing or banning plastic shopping bags in Niagara Falls and support the implementation of an education campaign to reduce or eliminate the use of plastic bags throughout the City of Niagara Falls. Our participation in Communities in Bloom is also expected to include encouraging community behaviours to change with respect to other environmental issues such as bottled water in plastic containers, and vehicle anti-idling A report will be provided to Council in the future regarding the request to ban the use of, as well as sale of, bottled water on municipal properties and in facilities. Implementation Ideas The following initiatives could be undertaken to achieve a reduction in plastic bag use in Niagara Falls: • educate the community on the environmental impact of plastic bags, educational campaign advertisements to be placed in local newspapers, information on City's website, posters displayed in retail locations; • circulate educational materials to the local elementary and secondary schools to reduce their use of plastic bags, recycle, and help keep the City clean; • initiate a new program, for example Bag Busters, which was developed by the City of Sydney, Australia to encourage people to hand in their plastic bags for a free reusable bag; • develop a window decal which could be placed at retailers who are reducing their use of plastic bags, special coupons/incentives for customers who bring their own reusable bags; • implement a pilot reduction/elimination plastic bag program to establish partnerships and alliances with the Niagara Square Mall, Factory Outlet Mall and other local retailers this fall; • encourage all retailers to switch from providing plastic bags to providing reusable bags at a minimal cost, bio-degradeable plastic bags, ask if the customer requires a bag and charge a small fee for plastic bags; • reusable cotton bag could be sold at local retailers as a fund raiser and awareness tool for Communities in Bloom. September 8, 2008 - 4 - R-2008-27 Summary The City of Niagara Falls can play a leadership role in educating and encouraging businesses, retailers and all residents, particularlythrough ourparticipation inCommunities in Bloom participation to reduce and strive to eliminate their use of plastic bags. _- ._ Setting_measurabletavgets as part of an implementation strategy would also be important in an effort to reduce or eliminate the use of single use plastic bags in Niagara Falls. The implementation of many of the initiatives outlined in this report would have applicable cost consideration. Further research will be completed and afollow-up report to Council will be provided. Recommended by Approved by Respectfully submitte~ S:\CouncillCouncil 2008\R-2008-27 -Review of Request -Ban of Plastic Bags 26.wpd September 8, 2008 TS-2008-44 Niagaraaaaaaaa~alls cnn~{~n Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair - - _and_Members of_the_Community_Services Committee _ City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members. Re TS-2008-44 Request for Extension -Kiwanis Agreement RECOAAMENDATION 1 That, mil the completion of a Street Hardware review, the request to extend the existing agreement a further five years (2010 to 2015), be ~~dea~nd, 2. That the City dedicate up to $6,000 00 for concrete pad installations, to facilitate the installation the Kiwanis benches, at mutually agreed upon transit stops. BACKGROUND• The current agreement with the Kiwanis Group, for the supply and installation of advertising bus benches at designated transit stops, does not expire until 2010 With the recent decision to remove benches along Lundy's Lane, the Kiwanis Group is asking the City to extend the agreement to 2015 As part of the June 2005 agreement, the Kiwanis was to supply a written five-year plan with respect to the replacement oftheirexisting benches with new style (wrought iron) benches Additionally they were to ensure that any new installations were to be applied for at the City and be subject to B I.A. approval, if installed within a B I.A. jurisdiction. Following the approval of the Lundy's Lane B I.A. request, on May 14, 2008, the City notified the Kiwanis group that theirexisting bus benches on Lundy's Lane would no longer be permitted. The Kiwanis have indicated that the bus bench program is the chief revenue generator for their charitable works and have now requested that tho existing agreement with the City, be extended to 2015 In addition, the City provide up to four new concrete pads at an upset limit of $6,000 00 The pad cost was originally included in the 2005 agreement as a one time cost which has not yet been utilized Transit Staff indicate that as they implement further accessibility amenities at bus stops (concrete pads, shelters and lighting), it may be beyond the Kiwanis group to manage the Community Sorvlces Department Transportation Services _ Working Together to Serve Dur Commtrnitp - L. ~~0 •0 1 0 .r. '1 September 8, 2008 - 2 - TS-2008-44 program However, Transit Staff will have a better understanding of the new AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) requirements following the completion of the Transit Strategic Business Plan later this fall. In many other communities, including St. Catharines and Welland, a third party advertiser manages the benches and shelter programs and provides revenue to the City Niagara Falls is a dynamic environment in which revenues may be maximized to assist in providing a higher level of service to the community while mitigating or covering the cost to the Corporation City staff are supportive of continuing the existing agreement until its expiry in 2010 Like the trash bin/pedestrian barrier program (TS-2008-45), Staff will be evaluating all street hardware advertising programs in relation to the City's current and proposed sign by-law In addition, Council's strategic priority to identify and evaluate alternative sources of revenue will be addressed Finally, similar to the trash bin/pedestrian barrier program, this program, has never gone through a formal quotation process Therefore, to give Staff an opportunity to evaluate our current and future street hardware programs, it is recommended that this agreement not be extended at this time Recommended by Karl Dren, Director of .- Services Approved by ~' Ed Dujlovic,~Ex/ Respectfully submitted: ~ "C ~~John MacDona Director of Community Services Administrative S. Wheeler S'.1General AdministrationlGA 1.01 Reports12008 Community ServicesM109 Sep 8175-2008-44 Request for Extension Kiwanis Agreement.wpd The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario 12esolution No. Moved by Seconded by WHEREAS all meetings of Council are to be open to the public; and WHEREAS the only time a meeting or part of a meeting maybe closed to the public if the subject matter falls under one of the exceptions under s. 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT on September 8, 2008, Niagara Falls Council will go into a closed meeting to consider a matter that falls under the subject matter of 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Oct, 2001, labour relations and employee negotiations AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. DEAN IORFIDA R. T. (TED) SALCI CITY CLERK MAYOR