2001/05/14Council met on Monday, May 14, 2001 at 5:45 p.m. in Committee -of- the Whole. All
members of Council, with the exception of Alderman Craitor, who was away on business;
Alderman Feren, who was away due to illness and Alderman loannoni, who was away at
a conference, were present. Alderman Norm Puttick presided as Chairman.
Following consideration of the items presented, the Committee -of- the -Whole rose
to report in open session.
READ AND ADOPTED,
FOURTEENTH MEETING
COMMITTEE -OF -THE -WHOLE
PLANNING MEETING
Council met on Monday, May 14, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering
Planning and Regular Business matters. All members of Council, with the exception of
Alderman Craitor, who was away on business; Alderman Feren, who was away due to
illness and Alderman loannoni, who was away at a conference, were present. Alderman
Victor Pietrangelo offered the Opening Prayer.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Committee Room #2
May 14, 2001
WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR
Council Chambers
May 14, 2001
Alderman Fisher, indicated a pecuniary interest on Report MW- 2001 -65, because
a member of her family is employed by the applicant.
Alderman Pietrangelo indicated a conflict of interest on Report MW- 2001 -66, dealing
with testamentary devise issues from Community Services Committee, because members
of his family are involved in testamentary devise matters.
Alderman Wing indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2001 -36, Cheque No.
259669 because she is an officer of the recipient organization; and on Cheque Nos.
259544 and 259677 because she is an officer of the organization involved.
PRESENTATIONS
Niaaara Falls Bantam Boys Red Raiders Basketball Team
His Worship Mayor Thomson congratulated and presented tokens of appreciation
to the Alison Sports Red Raiders Bantam Boys Basketball team, which included Anthony
DeMizio; Geoffrey Diston; Nenad Gostimir; John Lapierre; Tanner Niven; Drew
Hutton; Suhail Panjwani; Dennis Sehgal; Nicholas Alfano; Jordan Martin; Beau
Sherbok along with their Coaches, Carmen DeMizio and Michael Diston.
Niagara Rapids Knights of Columbus Atom B Hockey Team
His Worship Mayor Thomson congratulated and presented tokens of appreciation
to the Niagara Rapids Knights of Columbus Atom B Travel Girls Hockey team, which
included: Kassey Paone; Ashley Desmarais; Jessica Provins; Bianca Camelia; Lindy
Finkbeiner; Lauren Hamilton; Shannon Cornelissen; Stephanie Audibert; Britanny
Oliver; Christyn Colbow; Kyle Macintosh; Kayleigh Botell; Bianca Anzovino; Jessica
Fickel; Kayla Gibson along with their Coach, Tim Hamilton and Assistant Coach, Mark
Botell.
Novice Junior Ontario Boxing Champion
His Worship Mayor Thomson congratulated and presented a token of appreciation
to Bob Benvenuti, who recently won the Novice Junior Ontario Boxing Championship.
Mayor's Disability Advisory Committee
DEPUTATIONS
Mrs. Paisley Janvary-Pool introduced members of the Mayor's Disability Advisory
Committee to Council and Mr. Guy Prata requested that Council proclaim the week of May
28 to June 3" 2001 as "National Access Awareness Week
Mr. John Kiss, Mayor's Disability Advisory Committee, provided information on
a Committee sponsored performance of "Inside Al" performed by Holy Cross Secondary
School at Niagara Square on June 1st 2001 at 7:00 p.m. about a man with cerebral palsy.
His Worship Mayor Thomson encouraged the community to attend the performance
and to make strides to improve barrier free accessibility in our community.
Mrs. Janvary-Pool discussed the goals and objectives of the committee and
advised that meetings were being scheduled with the Ontario government to discuss the
issue of accessibility and barrier free areas at the new casino for the physically challenged
in our community.
His Worship Mayor Thomson expressed his appreciation to Mrs. Janvary-Pool and
her committee for all the work that was being done and wished them success in their
endeavours.
Brain Injury Awareness
Operation CTL, Hard Hats. Soft Hearts
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Following the presentation, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher,
seconded by Alderman Hendershot, that the week of May 28` 2001 to June 3 2001 be
proclaimed as National Access Awareness Week". Carried Unanimously.
Ms. Jacqui Graham discussed the issue of brain injury and the need for public awareness,
through the use of slides and requested that Council proclaim the month of June, 2001 as
"Brain Injury Awareness Month
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Hendershot, that
month of June, 2001 be proclaimed as Brain Injury Awareness Month. Carried
Unanimously.
Mr. Garth McQueen, Manager, Learning Solutions, Canadian Tire Acceptance
Ltd., addressed Council on Operation CTL, Hard Hats, Soft Hearts, Project Assistance for
the YWCA, a charity for women and children in crisis; he advised that Operation CTL
(Committed Together as Leaders) was a one day event taking place at the YWCA of
Niagara Falls on June 21s`, 2001, where the Management Team at Canadian Tire
Acceptance Limited would donate a full day of free labour and materials to the YWCA,
painting 16 bedrooms and bathrooms, restoring a storage shed and fence and completing
general landscaping and encouraged other organizations to consider taking on similar
projects.
Following the presentation, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Orr,
seconded by Alderman Campbell, that Council supports the efforts of Operation CTL, Hard
Hats, Soft Hearts in our community. Carried Unanimously.
Prior to dealing with Planning matters, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman
Puttick, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that Report L- 2001 -27, dealing with Second Level
Lodging Houses Licensing By -law be brought forward. Carried Unanimously.
L- 2001 -27 Chair Second Level Lodging Houses Committee. The report
recommends that the attached Second Level Lodging Houses Licensing By -law be passed.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Wing, that the
report be received and adopted and that the matter be referred to the Region, with a copy
to be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and to M.P.P. Bart Mayes.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Wing, that
leave be granted to introduce the following by -law, and the by -law be read a first time:
2001 -97 A by -law to provide for the licensing, regulating and governing of a class of
lodging houses and lodging house keepers.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that
the by -law be now read a second and third time:
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2001 -97 A by -law to provide for the licensing, regulating and governing of a class of
lodging houses and lodging house keepers.
Carried Unanimously
PLANNING MATTERS
PD -2001- Chief Administrative Officer Re: Official Plan Zoning By -law Amendment
Application; AM- 08/2001, Grand Niagara Resort Corporation; Grassy Brook Road
between Montrose Morris Roads; 36 -Hole Golf Course, Hotel, Vacation Villas,
Conference Centre, Fitness Centre /Spa; Agent: Glen Schnarr Associates Inc. The
report recommends that Council approve the Official Plan and Zoning By -law Amendment
application to facilitate the development of a 36 -hole, championship caliber golf course with
provisions for a resort facility subject to the following;
a) that the lands being designated Open Space with a Special Policy Area designation
and policies which:
i) require a full -site Environmental Impact Study to address the Provincially
Significant Wetlands and to examine the opportunities where limited
development may occur such that the overall health and integrity of the
wetland features and functions are maintained;
ii) allow a portion of the land to be developed as a resort, including a full service
hotel, vacation villas, a conference centre /spa, an administrative office and
related ancillary uses all as integral components of the golf course to an
overall density of 42 units per hectare and a height not to exceed 5 stories;
b) the lands along the Welland River and the Lyon's Creek tributary (between
Crowland Avenue and Morris Road) be designated as Environmental Protection in
the Official Plan;
c) the site specific Open Space zone include:
i) a Holding "H" provision to require the completion of the Environmental
Impact Study and Site Plan Approval before the golf course can be
developed, in addition, a completed air quality study and full municipal
services be available (or alternatively MOE approval, in consultation with the
NPCA, of a private wastewater treatment and disposal system) before any
of the resort facilities can be developed;
ii) a provision to recognize the existing rural residences, remnant farm dwellings
and hobby farms;
d) Hazard Land zoning be placed on flood plain and creeks designated as
Environmental Protection;
e) the development be subject to Site Plan Control to implement the EIS, air quality
study, address traffic impacts, pest management, herbicide /pesticide impacts,
grading, lighting, fencing, servicing, archaeological resources, etc.
f) a copy of this report be submitted to the Region as the City's position on the
Regional Policy Plan Amendment requested for Blocks 3 and 4.
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Communication No. 103 Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority. The
communication provides comments on the application and advises that the Niagara
Peninsula Conservation Authority has no objection to the proposed amendments subject
to the Official Plan Amendment being revised to include the designation of the westerly
portion of the un -named tributary (west of Crowland Rd.) And Grassy Brook to a limit
including the 100 year floodplain and 15m setback (identified) in the Burnside Report), and
those sections of the subject property adjacent the Welland River (to a depth of 30m)
noted in our comments to "Environmental Protection Area
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Communication No. 104 CN The communication advises that the subject property is
in proximity to the Canadian Pacific Railway and have no concerns.
Communication No. 105a) Regional Niagara, Planning and Development
Department. The communication provides comments on the proposed application and
requests that consideration of the local Official Plan and Zoning By -law Amendments be
deferred until such time as the wetland, wastewater treatment and land use compatibility
issues have been satisfactorily addressed; -AND Communication No. 105b) Regional
Niagara, Planning. The communication provides comments on servicing and
transportation issues.
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 by prepaid first class mail on April 12 2001.
His Worship Mayor Thomson received indication that Mr. Glen Schnarr, was in
attendance on behalf of the applicant, 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 Deputy Director of Planning and Development discussed the subject lands with
the assistance of posted sketches; reviewed the information contained in the
Recommendation Report; discussed the urban boundaries, land designations and
permitted uses; reviewed the type of development proposed; the development of a
packaging plant for the treatment of wastewater; and the Public Notification Process. He
advised that planning staff were recommending approval subject to the conditions as
outlined in the Recommendation Report.
The Deputy Director of Planning and Development responded to questions raised
with respect to a requested deferral by the Region, until such time as the wetland,
wastewater treatment and land use compatibility issues had been satisfactorily addressed,
and advised that the Planning Department could achieve and ensure the protection of the
wetlands by requiring that the specific policies in the Official Plan be linked to this
development by co- ordinating the Official Plan, the zoning by -law and site plan control.
In response to questions raised, the Deputy Director of Planning and Development
advised that the City does have an ample supply of land designated for industrial use in
the urban areas.
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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. Spencer Fox, President, E.S. Fox, advised that he was in support of the
application and that this would be a good land use; he indicated that no notification had
been received from the Ministry of the Environment with regard to environmental studies
having been conducted dealing with wetland issues.
Ms. Gloria Matto!, R. R. #1, Sherkston, advised that she was in favour of the
development.
Mr. Colin Biggar, owner of property in the area, advised that he was in favour of
the development and that it would make for a much nicer area.
Ms. Ingrid Keller, Grassy Road, advised that she was in favour of the golf course
development.
Mr. Glen Schnaar, Planning Consultant, provided a brief overview of the proposed
development, facilitating a 36 -hole, championship calibre golf course to be established by
the Troon Golf organization; he commented on the Ministry of Environment statements
indicating that a portion of the lands were classified as Provincially Significant Wetlands
and advised that ESG International Consultants had been retained to conduct an
environmental constraints assessment, which had indicated that no significant
wetlands had been identified; he further advised that his clients were in agreement that
the woodlot north of the tracks and south of Grassy Brook would be preserved and zoned
an environmental protection area; he referred to the issue of servicing and advised that a
package plant would be provided to treat the waste water on site, to be stored in a pond
and to supplement the golf course.
In response to questions raised, he advised that the ground breaking was scheduled
for August, 2001.
The City Solicitor provided clarification on the planning process and to decisions of
Council with respect to planning recommendations.
The Director of Municipal Works advised that the Region was looking at upgrading
their infrastructure; referred to the development of a package plant for sewage treatment
and indicated that when servicing become available, the development would have to go
off the package plant.
Mr. John Grassi, Golden Horseshoe Company expressed the opinion that he was
in support of the development if the sewer system would be provided to Montrose Road.
Since no further comments were forthcoming, His Worship Mayor Thomson
declared the Public Meeting with regard to Application AM- 08/2001, closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Orr, that the report
be received and adopted. The motion Carried with Alderman Wing voting contrary to the
motion and with all others voting in favor.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Orr, that the
correspondence be received and filed. Carried Unanimously.
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PD- 2001 -47 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Recommendation Report; Meadow
Creek 3 Draft Plan of Subdivision 26th -11- 2001 -02; Zoning By -law Amendment
Application AM- 05/2001; Owner: 527786 Ontario Limited (Agreement of Purchase and
Sale). The report recommends the following:
1) That the Meadow Creek 3 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 plan as "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;
4) That the application to amend the Zoning By -law be approved as detailed in this
report to provide the necessary land use regulations to guide the development of
the subdivision and townhouse portion of the plan.
-AND
Communication No. 106 Regional Niagara, Planning and Development Department.
The communication advises as having no objection to the approval of this application.
Ptl
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 by prepaid first class mail on April 20 2001.
His Worship Mayor Thomson received indication that Mr. Eric Henry, was in
attendance 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 Deputy 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; Background; Planning Review; and the Public
Notification Process. He advised that the zoning for the proposal was to R1E with site
specific provisions and that reduction in lot size had been requested. He stated that staff
were recommending approval.
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. Eric Henry stated that he had had an opportunity to review staffs report and
the Conditions for Draft Plan Approval and advised that Condition #9 could be revised to
read as follows: "That the developer design and construct the water supply, hydrant
location, access to Block 40 and radius of the cul -de -sac bulb to the satisfaction of the City
of Niagara Falls Fire Department
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Since no further comments were forthcoming, His Worship Mayor Thomson
declared the Public Meeting with regard to Application AM- 05/2001, closed.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that
the report be approved with amended Condition #9. Carried Unanimously.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that the
correspondence be received and filed. Carried Unanimously.
PD- 2001 -44 Chair, Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Re:
Matters Arising from the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
(LACAC). The report recommends that the matters arising from the Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committee be endorsed.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the
report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously.
PD -2001 -46 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Recommendation Report; Wiens
Estates Draft Plan of Subdivision; File: 26th -11- 2001 -01; Owner: Sarah Wiens. The
report recommends the following:
1. That the Wiens Estates 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 plan as "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.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the
report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously.
REGULAR COUNCIL
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that
the Minutes of April 30, 2001 be approved as printed. Carried Unanimously.
MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, REMARKS
Doctor Recruitment Pamphlet
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that a
letter of appreciation be forwarded to Acres for their assistance in designing the doctor
recruitment pamphlet for the City. Carried Unanimously.
Niagara Health Services System
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His Worship Mayor Thomson referred to the Niagara Health Services System and
suggested that a Liaison Committee be formed and that the Niagara Health System
recognize this Committee; and further, that the Niagara Health System provide information
to the Liaison Committee prior to making any major decisions with respect to the Greater
Niagara General Hospital. Mayor Thomson referred to an excellent news article
submitted by Nancy Eidt entitled "Is Bigger Better" and of her involvement on the
Committee.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Orr, that a letter
of appreciation be forwarded to Nancy Eidt for her recent article in the Niagara Falls
Review entitled "Is Bigger Better" and for her involvement on the committee. Carried
Unanimously.
See Resolution No. 12
COMMUNICATIONS
Communication No. 107 The United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada,
Colonel John Butler (Niagara) Branch Re: Proclamation. The communication
requests that Council proclaim the week of June 17 to June 23'', 2001 as "United Empire
Loyalist Week" in Niagara Falls; and further that the Loyalist flag be flown during that week
at City Hall.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the
requests be supported. Carried Unanimously.
Communication No. 108 Canadian Institute of Management, Niagara District Re:
Proclamation. The communication requests that Council proclaim the week of June 18
2001 as "The Canadian Institute of Management Week" and further, that His Worship
Mayor Thomson provide the opening remarks at breakfast on Friday, June 22, 2001 at
8:00 a.m.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that the
request be supported. Carried Unanimously.
Communication No. 109 Ms. Emma Harper, University of Birmingham, England Re:
Tourist Survey. The communication requests permission to carry out a survey of tourists
during her visit to Niagara Falls from June 24 to July 1s 2001.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that the
matter be referred to staff. Carried Unanimously.
REPORTS
RATIFICATION OF CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that
the actions taken in Corporate Services Committee, earlier this evening, be approved:
1. Adoption of the April 30, 2001 Corporate Services Committee Minutes;
2. F- 2001 -36 Municipal Accounts that the municipal accounts totalling
$1,321,774.59 for the period ending May 14, 2001, be approved and that staff
prepare a report on the policy of stipends for City float volunteers;
3. F- 2001 -38 Interest Rate of Sundry Receivables that the interest rate on Sundry
receivables be increased to 1.25
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4. Status of Niagara Falls Art Gallery (verbal report) that the verbal report on the
Niagara Falls Art Gallery be received for information;
5. Niagara Falls Big Brothers Big Sisters Fund Raising Dinner that the request to
purchase tickets for the Big Brothers Big Sisters fund raising Lobster Dinner be
received and filed;
6. That staff prepare a report outlining options available for Aldermen's attendance at
fundraising events;
7. Mrs. Virginia English Re: Property Taxes that staff investigate and report on Mrs.
Virginia English's concerns regarding her property on Hiram Street.
The motion Carried with Alderman Wing abstaining from the vote on Report F- 2001 -36 on
conflicts of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favor.
RATIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Orr, that the
actions taken in Community Services Committee, earlier this evening, be approved:
1. Adoption of the April 23, 2001 Community Services Committee Minutes;
2. That the Deputation by Agostino Menna be received and filed;
3. MW- 2001 -55- Municipal Works Construction Section Rate Increases that Council
approves the rate increases for sidewalk and curb replacement and that the
municipal works fee schedule be revised accordingly;
4. MW- 2001 -61- Municipal Services Improvement Project Wiens Plan of Subdivision,
St. Patrick, St. George, Brock McMicking Streets that the City proceed with eh
cost sharing proposal to reconstruct the existing roadways abutting the proposed
Wiens Plan of Subdivision;
5. MW- 2001 -63 Appointment of Consultant Rolling Acres Storm Sewer Crossing of
Q.E.W. that the City of Niagara Falls enter into a Consulting Services Agreement
for the design of a new storm sewer crossing of the Q.E.W. at Rolling Acres to the
W -5 -2 storm water management pond with Delcan Corporation, for the upset limit
of $32,000;
6. MW- 2001 -64 Tender #3 -2001 Tenbec Dust Suppression that staff be
authorized to purchase approximately 350 tonnes of Tenbec at a cost of $111.37
and $128.85 per tonne;
7. MW- 2001 -66 Development Agreement Willoughby Road Extension
Testamentary Devise Lots (Frank LaPenna) that City enter into a development
agreement for the improvement of Willoughby Road in order to provide access to
two building lots created by testamentary devise Alderman Pietrangelo, conflict;
8. BBS- 2001 -15 The Keeping of Domestic Animals that the issue of keeping
animals in residential areas be referred to the Humane Society to investigate and
report back;
9. R- 2001 -17 Summer Ice Schedule that the summer ice hours at Jack Bell Arena
be approved by Council;
11. New Business:
12. In Camera:
10. R- 2001 -19 Agreement between the City of Niagara Falls and N.TEC Ker Park
that the City enter into an agreement with N -TEC for the use of Ker Park property
currently owned by N -TEC.
That the City establish a Committee to limit the number of domestic animals per
household in residential areas;
R- 2001 -18 Purchase of Properties that staff be authorized to begin negotiations
for property purchase.
The motion Carried with Alderman Pietrangelo abstaining from the vote on Report MW-
2001-66, on a conflict of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour.
See By -law No. 2001 -99
CS- 2001 -05 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Concessions in Municipal Arenas.
The report recommends that this report is provided for the consideration and direction of
Council.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman Orr, that staff proceed
with reclaiming the arena concessions. The motion Carried with Alderman Fisher voting
contrary to the motion and with all others voting in favor.
CS- 2001 -06 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Junior B Agreement. The report
recommends that the by -law authorizing an agreement between the Junior B's and the City
be approved.
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 -93
MW- 2001 -56 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Niagara Public Purchasing
Committee 2001 -T -13; Granular Materials. The report recommends that the supply of
granular material be awarded to Lafarge Canada, Walker Bros., and Ridgemount Quarries.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that the
report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously.
MW -2001 -65 Chief Administrative Officer- Re: Parking Control Appointment; Clifton
Hill Security Patrol (HOCO Limited). The report recommends that Council approve the
by -law appearing later on tonight's agenda, appointing Clifton Hill security Patrol (HOCO
Limited) Staff as Parking Control Officers for the purposes of enforcing parking restrictions
at the Comfort Inn, at 4960 Clifton Hill and the Quality Inn, at 4946 Clifton Hill.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Orr, that the report
be received and adopted. The motion Carried with Alderman Fisher abstaining from the
vote on a conflict of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favor.
RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE -OF- THE -WHOLE ACTIONS
See By -law No. 2001 -96
1. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Puttick,
that the City accept the transfer of part of McLeod Road from the Regional
Municipality of Niagara provided that the City receives all rental income and interest
derived from the lease from the date of the transfer of part of McLeod Road to the
City from the Region. Carried.
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2. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Orr, that
the offer to purchase Lot #72 be accepted from Terman Holdings. The motion was
Lost with Aldermen Campbell, Fisher, Hendershot, Volpatti and Wing voting
contrary to the motion and with all others voting in favor.
RESOLUTIONS
NO. 12 PIETRANGELO WING WHEREAS the Fair Municipal Finance Act provides
that the Minister of Finance may, by regulation, add to the Classes of property established
for tax purposes; WHEREAS it is desirable to have heritage properties designated under
the Ontario Heritage Act included and as sub classes contained in the Classes of property
under the Assessment Act; and WHEREAS the Honourable Marcel Beaubien, MPP
Lambton- Kent Middlesex, has recommended immediate implementation to amend the
Assessment Act to create heritage as sub clauses; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls does hereby; REQUEST
the Minister of Finance to prescribe, by regulation, "heritage" as a sub -class of properties
under the Assessment Act and Ontario Regulation 282/98. AND the Seal of the
Corporation be hereto affixed.
BY -LAWS
Carried Unanimously
NO. 13 CAMPBELL VOLPATTI WHEREAS over the last few years, and especially in
the last number of months, there have been complaints and concerns about cutbacks, lack
of staffing and insufficient coverage, at the Greater Niagara General Hospital (hereinafter
referred to as GNGH); and WHEREAS most of these complaints are articulated to City
Hall and the members of Council; and WHEREAS up until March 8, 2000 Niagara Falls
City Council appointed 2 Aldermen to sit on GNGH's board; and WHEREAS these
Aldermen appointed kept Council up to date on hospital issues; and WHEREAS the
Niagara Health System was recently created amalgamating the operation and
administration of hospitals in the Niagara Region; and WHEREAS political representation
was eliminated from the "Transition Board" and the existing Niagara Health System's
Board; and WHEREAS to prevent major decisions on GNGH from being made without
local public input, a liaison committee be formed that would provide a flow of
communications between the Niagara Health System and the City Council. THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED that a liaison committee be formed that the Niagara Health System
recognize this committee FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Niagara Health System
provide information to the liaison committee prior to making any major decisions with
respect to GNGH; and FINALLY BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution be sent to the
Provincial Minister of Health and Long -Term Care Tony Clement, the local member of
Provincial Parliament Bart Mayes and the C.E.O of Niagara Health Services Larry
Tokarchuk. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Hendershot,
that leave be granted to introduce the following by -laws, and the by -laws be read a first
time:
2001- 92 A by -law to authorize an Agreement, dated March 28, 2001, between The
Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Niagara and The Corporation
of the City of Niagara Falls for the purpose of amending a Charge /Mortgage
dated April 2, 1998.
2001-93 A by -law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Russell Masterson
Amateur Athletic Association respecting a licence to operate from the
Niagara Falls Memorial Arena.
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2001 -94 A by -law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Integrated
Municipal Services Inc. respecting the closure of Mountain Road Landfill.
2001-95 A by -law to authorize the execution of a consulting agreement with Delcan
Corporation respecting the design of the Rolling Acres Storm Outlet Crossing
the Q.E.W.
2001-96 A by -law to appoint Municipal By -law Enforcement Officers for the City of
Niagara Falls.
2001-98 A by -law to authorize monies for General Purposes (May 14, 2001).
2001 -99 A by -law to authorize the execution of a testamentary devise agreement with
Frank Lapenna.
The motion Carried with Alderman Fisher abstaining from the vote on By -law No.2001 -96
on a conflict of interest previously noted; Alderman Pietrangelo abstaining from the vote
on By -law No. 2001 -99 and Alderman Wing abstaining from the vote on By -law No. 2001-
98 on a conflict of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Hendershot,
that the by -law be now read a second and third time:
2001-92 A by -law to authorize an Agreement, dated March 28, 2001, between The
Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Niagara and The Corporation
of the City of Niagara Falls for the purpose of amending a Charge /Mortgage
dated April 2, 1998.
2001-93 A by -law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Russell Masterson
Amateur Athletic Association respecting a licence to operate from the
Niagara Falls Memorial Arena.
2001 -94 A by -law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Integrated
Municipal Services Inc. respecting the closure of Mountain Road Landfill.
2001-95 A by -law to authorize the execution of a consulting agreement with Delcan
Corporation respecting the design of the Rolling Acres Storm Outlet Crossing
the Q.E.W.
2001-96 A by -law to appoint Municipal By -law Enforcement Officers for the City of
Niagara Falls.
2001-98 A by -law to authorize monies for General Purposes (May 14, 2001).
2001 -99 A by -law to authorize the execution of a testamentary devise agreement with
Frank Lapenna.
The motion Carried with Alderman Fisher abstaining from the vote on By -law No.2001 -96
on a conflict of interest previously noted; Alderman Pietrangelo abstaining from the vote
on By -law No. 2001 -99 and Alderman Wing abstaining from the vote on By -law No. 2001-
98 on a conflict of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour.
Citv of Guelph GATS Resolution
Alderman Janice Wing referred to a resolution received from the City of Guelph
dealing with the recent World Trade Organization (WTO) meetings and discussions to be
held on the General Agreement on Trade In Services (GATS) over the next three years;
the resolution expresses various concerns including that the proposed changes to GATS
are of concern to local governments as they could affect existing jurisdiction and authorities
and could result in significant administrative burdens and costs and urges the
Government of Canada to consult with the people of Canada and municipal councils before
taking any further action. It was suggested that the resolution be brought forward to the
next Council meeting.
LCBO Store Outlets
Alderman Norm Puttick requested further information on the issue of the
privatization of LCBO outlets. He was advised that there was no initiative in that regard.
Electricity De- Regulation
Alderman Selina Volpatti expressed concerns regarding the McDonald Report
dealing with electricity de- regulation and indicated there should be competition in the
generation of electricity and not what is outlined in the MacDonald report; it was noted that
the matter be brought back to the next Council meeting.
Project S.H.A.R.E.
Alderman Selina Volpatti reminded members of Council that Project S.H.A.R.E.'s
Walking and Bus Tour was being held on June 24 2001.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo,
that the meeting be adjoumed. Carried Unanimously.
READ AND ADOPTED,
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E. C. WAGG, CITY WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR