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2001/10/01READ AND ADOPTED, E. C. WAGG, CITY CL' TWENTY- FOURTH MEETING COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE REGULAR MEETING ADOPTION OF MINUTES Committee Room #2 October 1, 2001 Council met on Monday, October 1, 2001 at 5:15 p.m. in Committee -of- the Whole. All members of Council, were present. Alderman Janice Wing 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 October 1, 2001 Council met on Monday, October 1, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering Regular Business matters. All members of Council, were present. Alderman Kim Craitor offered the Opening Prayer. Alderman Orr indicated a conflict of interest on the matter dealing with the acquisition of the CP /CN railway corridor from the September 19, 2001 Council meeting, because her employer is involved. Alderman loannoni requested that the Minutes of September 17, 2001, be amended to reflect her opposition to the motion dealing with the infrastructure system. Alderman Wing requested that the motion from the Minutes of September 17, 2001 dealing with the infrastructure system be amended to indicate that staff be directed to look toward making the City's infrastructure repairs our number one priority and to direct any unexpected revenues toward the infrastructure system. Alderman Federow requested that the Minutes of September 10, 2001 be amended to reflect his conflicts of interest on Report PD- 2001 -79 and Report PD- 2001 -70 were due to business related matters. 2 ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the Minutes of September 19, 2001 be approved as printed; and that the Minutes of September 17, 2001, and September 10, 2001 be approved as amended Carried Unanimously. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Alderman Campbell indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2001 -62, Cheque No. 262522, because the recipient is his employer; Cheque No. 262221 because he is the recipient and on Communication No. 197 because he is employed by the Board. Alderman Craitor indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2001 -62, Cheque Nos. 262271 and 262552 because a member of his family is employed by the Region. Alderman Hendershot indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2001 -62, Cheque No. 262604 because the recipient is a member of his extended family. Alderman Pietrangelo indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2001 -62, Cheque No. 262539 and on By -law No. 2001 -209, because the recipient is his employer. Alderman Wing indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2001 -62, Cheque Nos. 262296; 262550; 262230; 262376 and 262380, because she is an officer of the organization involved. Letter of Condolence MAYOR'S REPORTS. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REMARKS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Wayne Ferrar, a well respected citizen of the community. Carried Unanimously. Removal of Rail Line Crossings Associated Equipment His Worship Mayor Thomson indicated that due to the purchase of the CP /CN rail corridor by the City, would result in the removal of rail line crossings and associated equipment and suggested that the equipment from the closed crossings be used at the various intersections in our community to reduce costs for these installations and that a resolution to that effect be forwarded to our local member of Parliament, Mr. Gary Pilliterri, ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that due to the purchase of the purchase of the CP /CN Rail Corridor by the City would result in the removal of rail line crossings and associated equipment and that the equipment from the closed crossings be used at the various intersections in our community to reduce costs for these installations and that a resolution be forwarded to our local Member of Parliament, Mr. Gary Pillitted. Carried Unanimously. See Resolution No. 33 3 DEPUTATIONS National Students Against Impaired Driving Ms. Katheryn Wilson, Student Services, Westlane Secondary School introduced Ms. Fran Wdowczyk, Executive Director, Student Life Education Company, who advised that Westlane Secondary School would be hosting the National Kickoff campaign for Students Against Impaired Driving and commended the initiatives of the students in this regard. Ms. Pam Sharkey, President, Westlane Secondary School Students Against Impaired Driving, requested that Council proclaim October 16, 2001 as "National Students Against Impaired Driving Day" in Niagara Falls and expressed appreciation to the members of Council and the community for their support. Following the discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that October 16, 2001 be proclaimed as `National Students Against Impaired Driving Day" in Niagara Falls. Carried Unanimously. Niagara Falls Depressive Manic Depressive Support Group Ms. Imogene Pasel, Facilitator of Niagara Falls Depressive Manic- Depressive Support Group provided a brief update on the issue of mental illness and requested that Council proclaim the month of October as "Mental Illness Awareness Month" and the week of October 7- 13,2001 as "Mental Illness Awareness Week" in Canada. Following the presentation, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the month of October be proclaimed as "Mental Illness Awareness Month" and that the week of October 7 to October 13 2001 be proclaimed as Mental Illness Awareness Week Carried Unanimously. White Ribbon Against Pornography (WRAP) Ms. Cheryl Wheeldon, White Ribbon Against Pornography (WRAP), addressed the issue of the sexual exploitation of our children and of the devastating effects that pomography has on society as a whole; suggested that the age of consent be raised to age 18; and provided information on the upcoming White Ribbon Against Pornography (W.R.A.P.), campaign being held the last week of October, and requested that the week of October 21" to October 2e, 2001 be proclaimed as "White Ribbon Week she also submitted a by -law that deals with prohibiting adult entertainment parlours and requested that the matter be looked into. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the week of October 21S to October 28 2001 be proclaimed as "White Ribbon Week Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Hendershot, that the submitted by -law be referred to staff. Carried Unanimously. Project S.H.A.R.E. 4 Mr. Rick Rathfelder, President of Board of Directors, Project S.H.A.R.E., provided a brief history of the agency; referred to the increasing number of citizens coming to the agency, due to economic conditions and to the recent tragic events that had occurred on September 11 2001, and advised that the agency would provide the much needed services to the citizens of the community to the best of their ability. Ms. Roxanne Felice, Executive Director, advised that there has been a 15% to 20% increase in food requests over the past year and that the agency serves approximately 20% of the working poor in the community; she referred to the upcoming Fall Food Drive, the drop off locations and thanked members of Council and the community for their continued support. Ms. Diane Currie, referred to her experiences as a volunteer at the agency and expressed her appreciation and admiration for the work that was being done at Project S.H.A.R.E. PLANNING MATTER PD- 2001 -88 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Zoning By -law Amendment Application AM- 23/2001; 4199 River Road; Applicant: 647802 Ontario Limited et al; Agent: John Hopkins; Proposed Alternate Parking Requirements for an Expansion to Souvenir City. The report recommends the following: 1) That Council approve the Zoning By -law Amendment application conditional upon the following: a) that the site plan providing for erecting signs on the subject property stating that the idling of buses for any period of time longer than three minutes is prohibited in accordance with By -law No. 98 -217; and erecting signs on the subject property stating that ovemight parking is prohibited; b) that the controls indicated in paragraph (a) be incorporated into the Site Plan Agreement; and c) that the concems of area residents regarding off -site parking and traffic be addressed by the Parking and Traffic Committee. 2) That Council pass the amending zoning by -law, included in tonight's agenda, which contains a provision that will restrict buss parking to the area between the buildings and River Road -AND Communication No. 192 Residents from Elgin Street The communication expresses the following concerns: 1) No buses to be allowed in the car parking area 1) No bus idling, with penalty to business owner; 3) No ovemight parking; 4) Parking lots to be chained off at night when store closes 5) No interest in a one -way street; 6) That no changes to be made to the zoning of this site, if these conditions are not met. Communication No. 193 Richard Campbell, 4237 Elgin St The communication provides comments and suggestions to the proposed zoning by -law amendment. His Worship Mayor Thomson advised that this was a reconvening of a public meeting and read the procedure to be followed under the Planning Act. His Worship Mayor Thomson 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. 5 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 reviewed the information provided in the Recommendation Report, through the use of posted sketches; he advised that the applicant required bus parking in lieu of car parking and that meetings had been held with the concerned residents in the area and reviewed the six (6) areas of concern that had been discussed and of the measures being taken; he indicated that the concerns would be dealt with through the site planning process and indicated that staff were recommending support of the application. 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. Ms. Italia Gilberti on behalf of Mr. John Hopkins, reviewed the concerns of the residents; advised that the garbage facilities had been relocated indoors and that the applicant had made changes to the car parking area; she referred to conditions 1a); 1b) and 1 c) that were attached in the recommendation report and was of the opinion that the zoning by -law should not be made conditional upon these issues being discussed at a later time and that these conditions should be addressed at the site plan stage; she suggested that items 1 a) and 1 c) not be a condition to the consideration of the by -law and application approval. Ms. Gilberti provided clarification with respect to the issue of no overnight bus parking and of a chain linking the parking area. In response to questions raised, the Deputy Director of Planning and Development advised that the Planning Act allowed the municipality, through site plan agreement to agree to matters regarding parking and if one of those matters would be to restrict the parking, that was a matter that Council would have jurisdiction over. Since no further comments were forthcoming, His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting with regard to Application AM- 23/2001, closed. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Feren, that Item 1a) and 1 b) be referred to the site plan agreement and that Item 1 c) be deleted; and further that Council approve the zoning by -law amendment application subject to site plan agreement, and also that the residents be involved in the site plan process. The motion Carried with Aldermen Wing, Campbell and Orr voting contrary to the motion and with all others voting in favour. See By -law No. 2001 -213 COMMUNICATIONS Communication No. 194 St. John Ambulance, Niagara Falls Branch Re: Fundraising event. The communication suggests that the Mayor and members of Council along with Federal and Provincial representatives attend the October 13, 2001 fundraising event ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the correspondence is for the information of Council. Carried Unanimously. Communication No. 195 Dave Levac, M.P.P., Brant Re: Proclamation. The communication requests that October 7, 2001 be proclaimed as "Fire Fighter Memorial Day" and that a moment of silence be observed on Monday, October 1, 2001 at the Council meeting. 6 ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that the requests be approved. Carried Unanimously. Communication No. 196 C. S. Ruddell, Acting Fire Chief Re: Proclamation. The communication requests that the week of October 7"' to October 13, 2001 be proclaimed as "Fire Prevention Week" ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the request be approved. Carried Unanimously. Communication No. 197 District School Board of Niagara Re: Notice of Termination of Agreements. The communication advises that there have been significant changes in the funding of education and that, in light of the funding changes, the Board has adopted the philosophy that no third party use of Board property, whether that be buildings or premises, can cost the Board money. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the matter be referred to staff. The motion Carried with Alderman Campbell abstaining from the vote on a conflict of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour. Communication No. 198 Regional Niagara, Public Health Department Re: Proclamation. The communication requests that Council proclaim the week of October 1' to October 7 2001 as "World Breastfeeding Week ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the request be approved. Carried Unanimously. REPORTS RATIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the actions taken in Community Services Committee, earlier this evening be approved: 1. Adoption fo the September 10, 2001 Community Services Committee Minutes; 2. FS- 2001 -05 N.V.R.P. Termination that the report be received for the information of Council; 3. FS- 2001 -05 Purchase of Pumper Truck that Council authorize the purchase of a Pumper Truck at a cost of $187,859.00 plus taxes; 4. MW- 2001 -127 Shriner's Creek Review Study that the City agree to participate in a joint project with the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority to study the impacts of development on the Shriner's Creek and to share in the cost of this Review; 5. R- 2001 -38 Concession Operations in City Arenas that City staff run the concessions stands in the interim and meet with N.F.M.H.A. to discuss the particulars; 6. Club Italia Soccer Field that the City provide staff and equipment to assist in the preparation of the Club Italia Soccer Field for use by the City Alderman Volpatti conflict; 7. That staff prepare a report on Ushers Creek for the information of Council; 8. That staff remove the shrubs and trees from the top of the hill of Coronation Park bordering the Redmond Property and Scotsman Motel; 7 9. That staff prepare a verbal report to Council on the procedure for closing the entrance ways to the Cemetery after dusk if the entrance way cannot be closed, staff will prepare a written report and present to Council; 10. That staff investigate the availability and future plans with the District School Board of Niagara regarding Baseball Diamonds. The motion Carried with Alderman Volpatti abstaining from the vote on a conflict of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour. MW- 2001 -129 Chief Administrative Officer Tender 2001 104 -01, New Sidewalk Construction. The report recommends that the unit prices submitted by the low tenderer, Sacco Construction Ltd., be accepted and the by -law be passed. 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 -210 MW- 2001 -131 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Purchase of Hardware for Traffic Sign Management Application. The report recommends that Council authorize the expenditure to purchase two Fujitsu 3500 Stylistic Computers and two AgAGP 124 GPS receivers and accessories from Halltech Atmospheric Systems at a cost of $28,722.12 plus taxes. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. MW- 2001 -132 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Winter Sand (2001 -2001) Season Regional Tender 2001 -T -27. The report recommends that the tender for supply and delivery of winter sand, including the mixing of salt with this sand, be awarded to Vineland Quarries for the unit prices tendered. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. R- 2001 -40 Chairperson, Sports Wall of Fame Committee Re: 2001 Sports Wall of Fame Inductees. The report recommends that Council endorse the following Inductees to the 2001 Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame, as recommended by the Sports Wall of Fame Committee: 1900 -1950 Era Bert Bromhall Athlete Nick Phillips Athlete Jim "Butch" Somerville Athlete Wilber Smith Athlete 1951 1970 Era Antonio Pugliese Athlete Bill (Skip) John Builder N.F. Citizens Juvenile 'A' OBA Champions Team 1971 1990 Era Caverly Dugouts Fastball Team Team Tim Lefebvre Athlete Niagara Springettes 1980 Team ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. R -2001 -41 Co- Chairpersons, Civic Committee Re: Simon's Restaurant. The report recommends that the report be received and filed for information. 8 ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that the report be received and filed for information. Carried Unanimously. Alderman Hendershot extended an invitation to members of Council and the community to attend the plaque dedication ceremonies in recognition of Simon's Restaurant being established for 100 years, and to be held on October 5, 2001 at Simon's Restaurant RATIFICATION OF PARKING TRAFFIC COMMITTEE ACTIONS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Craitor, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the actions taken at the Municipal Parking Traffic Committee meeting on September 18, 2001 be adopted: MW- 2001 -107 Highland Avenue Parking Review that no changes be made to on- street parking on Highland Avenue between Cook Street and Frederica Street at this time; MW- 2001 -108 Portage Road Parking Review -that a parking restriction be implemented on the east side of Portage Road from Virginia Street to a point 70m south; MW- 2001 -113 Willoughby Drive Truck Traffic that this report be received for the information of the Committee; MW- 2001 -114 Atlee Street at Dell Avenue Intersection Control Review it is recommended that a stop sign replace the existing yield sign at the following locations: a) the north intersection approach of Pope Avenue at Hawkins Street; b) the east intersection approach of Pope Avenue at Cadham Street; c) the south intersection approach of Pope Avenue at Arad Street. MW- 2001 -115 Morrison Street at St. Clair Avenue Intersection Control Review that an all -way stop be installed at the intersection of Morrison Street and St. Clair Avenue; MW- 2001 -116 Epworth Circle at Kincaid Place Intersection Control Review -it is recommended that: 1) that a stop sign be installed on: a) the west intersection approach of Epworth Circle at Kincaid Place; b) the southeast intersection approach of Epworth Circle at Wesley Place; c) the north intersection approach of Epworth Circle at St. Lawrence Avenue. 2) that a yield sign be installed on the south intersection approach of Epworth Circle at College Crescent. MW- 2001 -117 Drummond Road (south of Crimson Drive) Parking Review that a "no parking" restriction be implemented at all times on the east side of Drummond road from Crimson Drive to a point 90 metres south of Crimson Drive it is recommended that: 1) heavy vehicles be prohibited on the entire length of Preakness Street; and 2) that heavy vehicles be prohibited on Paddock Trail Drive between Kalar Road and Preakness Street; MW- 2001 -126 Expansion to Permit Parking New Casino that no changes be implemented to on- street parking at this time to the areas outlined below, in the report. Carried Unanimously See By -law No. 2001 -207 See By -law No. 2001 -208 -9 RATIFICATION OF CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the actions taken in Corporate Services Committee, earlier this evening, be adopted: 1. Adoption of the August 13, 2001 Corporate Services Committee minutes; 2. F- 2001 -60 Vacant Property Tax Rebates that the report be received for information; 3. F- 2001 -61 Final Tax Notice Due Dates for Accounts with Commercial, Industrial and Multi- residential Assessments that October 31st, 2001 be approved as the 2001 final due date for the Commercial, Industrial and Multi- residential Assessment Classes; 4. F- 2001 -62 Municipal Accounts that the Municipal Accounts totalling $13,869,465.91 for the period ending October 1s 2001 be approved. The motion Carried with Aldermen Campbell, Craitor, Hendershot, Pietrangelo, Volpatti and Wing abstaining from the vote on Report F- 2001 -62 on conflicts of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour. See By -law No. 2001 -211 See By -law No. 2001 -212 PD- 2001 -90 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Conversion of former Beatties Store, 4555 Queen Street. The report recommends that Council receive this report for information and no further action be taken at this time. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the report be received and filed for information. Carried Unanimously. Report of the Body Rub Parlour Committee Re: Marijana Kovinic. -AND Correspondence from the City Solicitor. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that the matter be deferred until October 15 2001 at the request of the applicant's Solicitor. Carried Unanimously. RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE -OF- THE -WHOLE ACTIONS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the actions taken in Committee -of- the Whole, earlier this evening be approved: Vicious Dogs Issue that Council receive the report from the Niagara Falls Humane Society and that no further action be taken at this time; and further that staff be directed to vigoursly apply the existing law to the full extent with respect to prosecuting the owners of vicious dogs; Chippawa Street End Licences that Option #3 be adopted and that staff be directed to take all necessary steps in that regard and to report back to Council as required; Community Services Co- ordinator that Council approves the creation of the position of the Community Services Coordinator and that this position be filled by Dale Morton; Lawsuit between C.I. Burland Properties Limited, and Beefeater (Niagara) Limited and Canadian Niagara Hotels and the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls Re: the amended claim that seeks $5 million in aggravated and punitive damages that the City monitor the situation and retain legal Council as may be deemed appropriate. Carried Unanimously. 10 RESOLUTIONS NO. 33 CAMPBELL VOLPATTI WHEREAS the safety at Canadian National Railway crossings at Kalar Road, Niagara Falls, Mile 27.60, Stamford Subdivision and Beaverdams Road, Niagara Falls, Mile 27.75, Stamford Subdivision are of concern and importance to the City of Niagara Falls and its residents; AND WHEREAS these crossings have been identified by the City If Niagara Falls as areas of concerns; AND WHEREAS Canadian National Railways have agreed that short arm gates would enhance the safety at these crossings; AND WHEREAS Canadian National Railways will make a formal application to the minister of Transport for the funding of these projects; WHEREAS the purchase of the CP /CN rail corridor by the City of Niagara Falls will result in the removal of six (6) crossings of the rail line and associated equipment; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls resolves as follows: 1) That the City of Niagara Falls requests the equipment from the above closed crossings be used at Kalar and Beaverdams Roads in order to expedite and reduce the costs for these installations and that any other remaining surplus equipment be made available for use at other crossings in the City of Niagara Falls. 2) that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Canadian National Railways and to our local Member of Parliament, Mr. Gary Pillitteri. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. His Worship Mayor Thomson advised members of Council that the City Clerk, Mr. Woody Wagg would be retiring as of October 11, 2001 after 14 years with the Corporation and expressed best wishes to Mr. Wagg, on behalf of Council and staff for good health, happiness and enjoyment in his retirement. 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 -207 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads (Stop Signs, Yield Signs, Through Highways, Heavy Vehicles) 2001 -208 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads (Prohibited Parking) 2001 -209 A by -law to authorize the execution of an agreement with The Canadian Corps of Commissionaires Hamilton Division respecting School Crossing Guard Coordinator duties. 2001 -210 A by -law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Sacco Construction Limited respecting the 2001 New Sidewalk Construction. 2001 -211 A by -law to amend By -law No. 2001 -122, as amended, being a by -law to set and levy the rates of taxation for City purpose, for Regional purposes, and for Education purposes for the year 2001. 2001 -212 A by -law to authorize monies for General Purposes (October 1, 2001) 2001 -213 A by -law to amend By -law 79 -200, as amended (Re: AM- 23/2001) 2001 -214 A by -law to amend By -law 79 -200, as amended (Re: AM- 14/2001) The motion Carried with Alderman Pietrangelo abstaining from the vote on By -law No. 2001 -209 on a conflict of interest previously noted; and Aldermen Campbell, Craitor, Hendershot, Pietrangelo, Volpatti and Wing abstaining from the vote on By -law No. 2001 -212 on conflicts of interest previously noted and Aldermen Campbell, Orr and Wing voting contrary to the motion to By -law No. 2001 -213 and with all others voting in favour. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the by -laws be read a second and third time: 2001 -207 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads (Stop Signs, Yield Signs, Through Highways, Heavy Vehicles) 2001 -208 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads (Prohibited Parking) 2001 -209 A by -law to authorize the execution of an agreement with The Canadian Corps of Commissionaires Hamilton Division respecting School Crossing Guard Coordinator duties. 2001 -210 A by -law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Sacco Construction Limited respecting the 2001 New Sidewalk Construction. 2001 -211 A by -law to amend By -law No. 2001 -122, as amended, being a by -law to set and levy the rates of taxation for City purpose, for Regional purposes, and for Education purposes for the year 2001. 2001 -212 A by -law to authorize monies for General Purposes (October 1, 2001) 2001 -213 A by -law to amend By -law 79 -200, as amended (Re: AM- 23/2001) 2001 -214 A by -law to amend By -law 79 -200, as amended (Re: AM- 14/2001) The motion Carried with Alderman Pietrangelo abstaining from the vote on By -law No. 2001 -209 on a conflict of interest previously noted; and Aldermen Campbell, Craitor, Hendershot, Pietrangelo, Volpatti and Wing abstaining from the vote on By -law No. 2001 -212 on conflicts of interest previously noted and Aldermen Campbell, Orr and Wing voting contrary to the motion to By -law No. 2001 -213 and with all others voting in favour. Chippawa Pool Fund Ontario Minor Hockey NEW BUSINESS Alderman Norm Puttick referred to the City's approval of a 50/50 cost sharing commitment and requested an update on the amount of funds that have been collected so far. Alderman Art Federow suggested that due to the upcoming lawsuit and of the costs to be incurred, that Minor Hockey be requested to pay for their ice time in advance. Humane Society Used Book Sale READ AND ADOPTED, E. C. WAGG, CITY CL 12 ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Federow, seconded by Alderman Wing, that the matter be referred to staff. The motion Carried with Aldermen Fisher, Pietrangelo and Volpatti voting contrary to the motion and with all others voting in favour. Alderman Janice Wing advised Council that the Humane Society would be holding a used book and video games sale at the shelter and that donations were being accepted at the shelter and at the Best Westem Hotel. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that the meeting be adjourned. Carried Unanimously. WAYrIE THOMSON, MAYOR