2012/06/26COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA
SEVENTH MEETING
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
5:15 p.m.
City Hall, Committee Room #2A & B
1) Approval of the June 12, 2012, Committee of the Whole minutes.
2) REPORTS: STAFF CONTACT:
a) L- 2012 -12
Swimming Pool By -law Amendment Ken Beaman
b) CD- 2012 -07
Refreshment Vehicles Dean Iorfida
3) NEW BUSINESS:
4) ADJOURNMENT:
IN- CAMERA SESSION
a) Resolution to go into Closed Meeting.
MINUTES OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Committee Room 2, 5:45 P.M.
All members of Council were present. Councillor Pietraneglo arrived after approval of the
minutes. Councillor loannoni chaired the meeting.
1) MINUTES:
a) MOVED on the motion of Councillor Morocco, seconded by Councillor Mayes that
the minutes of the May 29, 2012 Committee of the Whole meeting be approved.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council June 12th, 2012.
b) MOVED on the motion of Councillor Gates, secoded by Councillor Thomson that the
issue of sound mitigation for the southern Portage Road speed hump be referred to
staff.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council June 12th, 2012.
Councillor Pietrangelo arrived.
2) REPORTS:
a) CD- 2012 -06
Requests Related to the Niagara Falls Armoury
Daniel Rodrique, Niagara Veterans Association (NVA), outlined that his organization
would like to occupy the former Niagara Falls Armoury. He outlined the various
grous and partners that would be involved.
Bob Foley spoke to the history of the Niagara Military Museum (NMM) proposal and
felt there was no opportunity for the two groups to coexist.
Gary Beck, on behalf of the Niagara Military Museum, expressed his frustration
related to use of the Armoury.
MOVED on the motion of Mayor Diodati, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that:
Council adhere to its 2010 decision requiring a review of the long term viability of the
Niagara Military Museum (NMM) at the end of their lease (March 31, 2013); and
That the unsolicited proposal by the Niagara Veterans Association (NVA) be
received by Council; and
That staff work with the two organizations to come up with an amicable arrangement.
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Motion: CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Thomson
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council, June 12th, 2012.
3) NEW BUSINESS:
a) MOVED on the motion of Councillor Wing, seconded by Councillor Thomson
that Council support the Main and Ferry BIA sign request to the Region.
Motion: CARRIED
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council, June 12th, 2012.
4) ADJOURNMENT:
MOVED on the motion of Councillor Wing, seconded by Councillor Thomson that the
meeting be adjourned at 6:35.
Motion: CARRIED
NiagaraJalls
REPORT TO:
SUBMITTED BY:
SUBJECT:
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Chair
and Members of the Committee of the Whole
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Legal Services
L- 2012 -12
Swimming Pool By -law Amendment
Our File No. 2011 -138
L- 2012 -12
June 26, 2012
RECOMMENDATION
That in the event that Council determines such a by -law is necessary and in the public
interest, the Swimming Pool By -law be amended to require that drainage of swimming
pools be confined to the lot of the owner of the swimming pool;
and that staff come back with the proposed amendments to the Swimming Pool By -law
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In response to a complaint from a constituent, Council has asked that the Swimming Pool
By -law be amended in such a way as to require that drainage from a swimming pool be
confined to the lot of the owner of the pool that is being drained.
It is within the powers of Council to enact such a by -law.
BACKGROUND
At the Council meeting of May 16, 2011, Council directed Staff to "look into a letter
submitted regarding pool drainage and report back to Council."
ANALYSIS
The writer of the letter that Council received objected to what he considered to be the
invasion of his property by his neighbour's efforts to drain his swimming pool. Rather than
pursue legal remedies at his own expense, the complainant has asked the City to enact
the by -law to cause the actions of his neighbour to become an offence and, in turn, for City
Staff to remedy the situation he objects to.
Since receiving that letter, Staff have received a similar complaint from a resident who
does not appear to be in any way connected with the original correspondent. The second
correspondent also objected to having water invade his property during the course of his
neighbour draining his pool.
It is within Council's authority to enact such a by -law. There are such by -laws in some
other municipalities.
The by -law that will be prepared for Council's consideration will require a person draining
a swimming pool to take measures to ensure that the water being drained remains on the
property of the pool owner. No method of disposal is prescribed. It is anticipated that a
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favoured method will involve a type of hose. The by -law will also specify that the pool
owner must follow Ministry of the Environment guidelines for the disposal of pool water.
The by -law will also include wording to address the matter of doors which lead directly from
a dwelling to the pool. Council may recall a presentation some years ago, during which the
presenter urged Council to enact such regulation. Enforcement Staff were of the view, and
still are of the view, that the existing wording of the by -law extended to apply to such doors.
However, seeing as the by -law will be coming before Council in any event, it would seem
to be appropriate to make the by -law absolutely clear on this point.
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The proposed by -law is within the legislative authority of a municipality.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
The proposed by -law will provide Staff with a tool which could lead to an improved life
experience for Niagara Falls property owners.
ATTACHMENTS
Letter dated May 6, 2011 addressed to Mr. Victor Pietrangelo from Leonard Mather
Letter dated June 8, 2012 addressed to Dean lorfida from Allan and Maureen
Webster
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
KB
Attachments
Ken Beaman, City Solicitor
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
Wirtt4INil
Friday, May 6th., 2011
Mr. Victor Pietrangelo, Alderman,
City of Niagara Falls,
4310 Queen Street,
Niagara Falls, Ontario.
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Dear Mr. Pietrangelo:
Subject: Draining of Backyard Swimming Pools
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Relating to above subject and following a visit to By -Law and Records
Department and Engineering Department at City Hall, I learned that there is no By-
Law on record that prohibits homeowners from draining their backyard pools into,
or onto, adjoining neighbouring properties in the City of Niagara Falls.
This I find rather disturbing since it places the onus on neighbouring
property owners to take civil action against the inconsiderate neighbour in order to
resolve the problem and this can only lead to a financial burden for the innocent
property owner and there is no telling how long and what the costs would be as it
gets due process through the Courts of Law.
A case in point. In the Spring of 2010, I approached the homeowner at 6145
Belaire Ave., and told her that the water being drained from her backyard pool was
flowing over two pieces of property and settling in one corner of my backyard
suggesting to her that to resolve the problem, she should run the drain hose out to
the curb in front of her home at 6145 Belaire Ave., which would take the water to
the nearest sewer. She apologized and assured me that it wouldn't happen again.
Fast forward to April 2011. Again, the neighbour in question began draining
her pool the result of which was the same as last Spring, water running across two
pieces of property and settling in one corner of my backyard and that of my two
neighbours, one behind and one next to my property.
I approached the delinquent homeowner again and was immediately
interrupted by a very belligerent male occupant who suggested that I return to my
home and call the police.
On Tuesday, May 31"1
., 2011, I visited the By -Law and Record Department
and spoke with Anna Morocco who advised me that there was no By -Law on record
relating to "Draining of Backyard Pools" in the City of Niagara Falls. While I was
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with Ms. Morocco, she turned me over to a gentleman, who I think she said was her
Manager, and he took me up to the Engineering Dept. where he and I met with a
member of Staff who confirmed what Ms. Morocco had told me earlier.
Since there is no By -Law on record relating to "Draining of Backyard
Pools" in the City of Niagara Falls, perhaps it would be in the interest of all
property owners to be aware of their responsibilities should they have, or intend to
have a pool installed in their backyards, and in this regard, perhaps it would be of
interest to the general public if this subject was placed on the Agenda for discussion
at the next Council Meeting with a view to establishing a By -Law in this regard.
Yours truly,
Leonard Mather,
6164 Kalar Road,
Niagara Falls, Ont.
L2H 1T3
Tel: 905- 356 -8237
6364 Pinestone Road
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2J 4L1
June 08, 2012
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 6X5
Attention: Dean lorfida, City Clerk
Re: By -Law 83 -254 — Rainwater, Leaders and Downspouts
The purpose of this letter is to request an amendment /addition to the above by -law. As suggested by Clerk's
Department staff the following information outlines the reasons for our request.
On July 31, 2010 we took possession of a newly built townhome in the north end of Niagara Falls. We understand
the land was formally a sand quarry. Our backyard consists of a stoned patio area, an armour stone retaining wall
and then a steep slope up to the rear lot line.
Shortly after moving in we observed water cascading down the hill, over the armour stone onto our patio area.
On investigation we saw the neigbouring property, whose rear abuts our rear, had threaded a hose through the
chainlink fence onto our property and were backflushing their swimming pool. Despite bringing this to their
attention, they continued this practice and caused significant erosion on the hill, not to mention pool chemicals,
sand and soil depositing in our backyard.
We contacted By -law department at City Hall only to find out no by -law existed to address this situation. We also
spoke with Engineering staff because of the erosion and on October 6, 2010 Doug Evans from Engineering visited
our home to assess the damage. He took photographs and agreed the pool runoff should be redirected, however,
as there was no by -law to address swimming pool drainage it would be considered a civil matter. We then spoke
with staff at the Niagara Escarpment Commission, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and the Ministry of
the Environment all of whom confirmed they had no jurisdiction over such matters. As a last resort we arranged
for a lawyer to send written notice to the property owner.
We are sure other residents of Niagara Falls have had similar situations and feel strongly that regulations with
respect to swimming pool drainage should be addressed in By -law 83 -254.
We ask that our request be considered by Council and that your office keep us informed as to the outcome.
Yours truly,
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Allan and Maureen Webster
(Telephone: 289 -296 -2650)
CD- 2012 -07
Niagaraaalls March 31, 2011
REPORT TO: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Chair
and Members of the Committee of the Whole
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Clerks Department
SUBJECT: CD- 2012 -07
Refreshment Vehicles
RECOMMENDATION
That Committee recommend to Council that they deny the application to locate two (2)
refreshment vehicles at 5943 Stanley Avenue; and
That Committee recommend to Council that it continue the practice, as per CD -2011-
12, to allow existing licensed restaurants to be allowed to have a Refreshment Vehicle
on their premises; and
That the local B.I.A.'s be canvassed on proposed changes to the section of the Licensing
By -law for 2013.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City's Business Licensing By -law (2001 -31) allows for a licence for a Refreshment
Vehicle. The schedule of the by -law does not explicitly contemplate multiple refreshment
vehicles on one property. Staff currently has an application for a second vehicle at 5943
Stanley Avenue.
Food trucks are currently a popular trend, especially in the United States. Local
municipalities have been requested to liberalize their provisions to capitalize on this trend.
Traditionally, municipalities have put distance separations between refreshment vehicles
and restaurants, to protect the "bricks and mortar" businesses. Some municipalities, like
Niagara Falls, have not allowed refreshment vehicles on public property or roads.
Staff is receptive to making changes to the provisions if there is a proposal and buy -in from
an applicable B.I.A. With regard to the application at hand, in light of opposition by the
neighbouring property owner, staff is not recommending approval of the current application.
BACKGROUND
The City's Business Licensing By -law (2001 -31) allows for a licence for a Refreshment
Vehicle. A refreshment vehicle is defined as any vehicle (truck, cart, barbeques) from
which canteen services are provided or from which sandwiches confections, candies, red
hots, hot dogs, hamburgers, potato chips, french fried potatoes, soft drinks, popcorn,
peanuts, ice cream, tea, coffee, cocoa or any other prepared foods, lunches or meals
are sold for consumption by the public.
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Contained in the schedule for Refreshment Vehicles is a prohibition against a refreshment
vehicle being parked or selling its product within 200 feet of a licensed restaurant. There
are no separation distances between refreshment vehicles in the schedule. As a result,
there are examples within the City of refreshment vehicles on adjacent properties or across
the street from one another.
The schedule is not explicit as to more than one refreshment vehicle on the same property.
The Clerks Department has received an application for a second refreshment vehicle at
5943 Stanley Avenue (just south of Ferry and Stanley Avenue, between the Diplomat Inn
and the Dairy Queen). The schedule does allow Council to regulate the number of
refreshment vehicles "from time to time as it considers expedient." There are
approximately 45 refreshment vehicles licensed annually in Niagara Falls.
ANALYSIS /RATIONALE
An application for a refreshment vehicle at 5943 Stanley Avenue was recently approved.
Sal's Chip Wagon currently operates on the property. A second application has been
received for the property, from another operator, for Grouchy's Original BBQ, which would
provide barbecued smoke meats. The second applicant envisions a "food court" setting
of refreshment vehicles on the property, should approval be received for additional
refreshment vehicles on the property.
The Schedule of the Licensing By -law does not explicitly forbid more than one refreshment
vehicle on a single property. It does, however, have separation distances from licensed
restaurants and does contemplate Council limiting numbers of refreshment vehicles from
time to time. The separation distances from restaurants are common in such municipal by-
laws. The rationale is that a bricks and mortar business should have some protection from
a low overhead refreshment vehicle that may impact on the restaurant's business.
Refreshment vehicles or food trucks, as they are commonly referred to have recently
become a popular trend. From Wikipedia: Due to an apparent combination of economic
and technological factors combined with "street food" being "hip" or "chic" there has been
a rise in food trucks in the United States in recent years. Food trucks today are not only
sought out for their affordability but as well for their nostalgia. Tracking food trucks has
become much less difficult. With the help of social media groups like Facebook and
Twitter, a person can find where their favorite gourmet truck will be at any moment and get
up to the minute updates on specials, new menu items and location changes. In fact, it
could be argued that these social media outlets were the biggest contributing factor to the
success of the gourmet food truck. The food truck phenomenon has gained national
attention and can now be seen regularly on television with shows such as Eat Street.
As a result of this trend, there has been a demand for municipalities to liberalize their food
truck provisions. St. Catharines recently added additional on -road licensed spots in their
Downtown. Thorold and Hamilton recently rejected changes to their provisions.
Niagara Falls has never permitted on- street Refreshment Vehicles, with the exception of
Jake's, which has some legal non - conforming status. On- street vehicles have likely not
been allowed because of traffic concerns and removal of prime on- street parking spots.
Currently, refreshment vehicles are restricted to private property.
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Staff is open to changes to the schedule. Last year, Council approved CD- 2011 -12, which
allowed existing restaurants to have a refreshment vehicle on their property. Although only
a few restaurants availed themselves of this option, staff feels that the practice should be
continued. Staff is open to considering possible on- street vehicles, multiple vehicles on
one property and even rotating vehicles, however, feel that any changes should be
proposed by area B.I.A.'s, who can determine whether refreshment vehicles would be
beneficial to their business improvement area. Downtown, for example, with the new
sidewalk design could be ideal for additional refreshment vehicles.
With regard to the application at hand, staff solicited opinion from the owner of the nearest,
affected licensed restaurant. He is tolerant of the existing refreshment vehicle but would
not be as accepting of multiple vehicles on the property. He feels that multiple vehicles
would be aesthetically unappealing to the area. Although the vehicles may not sell the
exact same food products, his business would be detrimentally affected. These are typical
arguments against the proliferation of refreshment vehicles.
FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The schedule of the Licensing Bylaw on refreshment vehicles does not explicitly forbid two
refreshment vehicles on the same property, however, there is language that gives Council
authority to limit numbers.
The Licensing By -law does allow for appeals to decisions by the Issuer of Licences.
Although the writer has not refused the licence, Council's decision on this matter can be
viewed as a hearing under the Licensing By -law. The applicant will be advised of his
opportunity to speak before Council. If the applicant is refused, he could seek another
property that is in compliance with the by -law.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
Review corporate policies and practices to encourage support of local businesses
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
• Schedule 24 of Licensing By -law, Refreshment Vehicles
► Grouchy's Original BBQ application
► St. Catharines Standard article
Recommended by:
Dean Iorfidal; City Cler
Respectfully submitted: 1
p Y
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
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REFRESHMENT VEHICLES
Schedule 24 to By -law No. 2001 -31
Authority: Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.45, as amended
1. In this Schedule "refreshment vehicle" shall include any vehicle (truck, cart, barbeque) from
which canteen services are provided, or from which sandwiches, confections, candies, red
hots, hot dogs, hamburgers, potato chips, french fried potatoes, soft drinks, popcorn, peanuts,
ice - cream, tea, coffee, cocoa or any other prepared foods, lunches or meals are sold for
consumption by the public.
2. Every person who operates a motorized refreshment vehicle in the Municipality shall obtain
a licence and pay an annual licence fee in accordance with Schedule 1 to this By -law. A
separate licence and Licence fee shall be required for each vehicle licensed as a motorized
refreshment vehicle if more than one such vehicle is operated by any one owner.
3. Every person who operates a non - motorized refreshment vehicle in the Municipality shall
obtain a licence pay an annual licence fee in accordance with Schedule 1 to this By -law. A
separate licence and licence fee shall be required for each vehicle licensed as a non - motorized
refreshment vehicle if more than one such vehicle is operated by any one owner.
4. An applicant for a licence shall file his application therefor with the Clerk and shall file
therewith the written permission of the owner of that property to the applicant for the use of
the property where he intends to operate his business, a clear photograph of the vehicle,
approvals from Medical Officer of Health, Fire Inspector, Building Department and Ministry
of Energy or suitable inspection authority for propane connections.
5. Every applicant for a licence shall submit a site plan, showing proposed location of the
vehicle in relation to the property line, distance from buildings to the satisfaction of the
Zoning Administrator.
6. This By -law shall not apply to the delivery vehicles operated in connection with a dairy
business, a grocery business, a bakery business, or a soft drink business, when used for the
delivery of their own products in the normal and usual state of such products, but a licence
shall be required if prepared foods, refreshments, lunches or meals are served from such
vehicles.
7. No person licensed under the provisions of this Schedule shall permit a refreshment vehicle
to be parked within 200 feet of an establishment having a restaurant licence from the
Municipality, and no person shall sell or deliver from a refreshment vehicle or solicit orders
for food from a refreshment vehicle within 200 feet from an establishment having a restaurant
licence from the Municipality.
8. No person licensed under this Schedule shall carry on his business on property owned by the
Municipality unless participating in an event for which a Road Use Special Events Policy
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Permit has been obtained from Council.
9. No person shall be issued a licence for a refreshment vehicle unless the person proposes to
operate the refreshment vehicle within the following zoning designations as provided for by
By -Law No. 79 -200, as amended:
(1) Neighbourhood Commercial (NC);
(2) General Commercial (GC);
(3) Planned Shopping Centre Commercial (SC);
(4) Central Business Commercial (CB);
(5) Tourist Commercial (TC);
(6) Automobile Service Station & Gasoline Bar Zone (AS);
(7) Prestige Industrial Zone (PI);
(8) Light Industrial Zone (LI);
(9) General Industrial Zone (GI);
(10) Heavy Industrial Zone (HI);
(11) Transportation Distribution Industrial Zone (TDI); or
(12) Extractive Industrial Zone (EI).
10. The Council may, by resolution, regulate the number of licences to be issued to operators or
refreshment vehicles from time to time as it considers expedient.
11. Commercial cooking that produces grease laden vapours and smoke must be protected in
accordance with N.F.P.A. #96 (National Fire Protection Association) - "Standard for the
Removal of Grease Laden Vapours and Smoke from Commercial Cooking Equipment ", as
required by the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code, and:
(1) All new refreshment vehicles must comply with N.F.P.A. #96 - "Standard for the
Removal of Grease Laden Vapours and Smoke from Commercial Cooking Equipment"
before a licence is issued;
(2) All existing refreshment vehicles must comply with N.F.P.A. #96 - "Standard for the
Removal ofGrease Laden Vapours and Smoke from Commercial Cooking Equipment ",
within three (3) years from the passage of this By -Law.
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12. Refreshment vehicles intending to be connected to the Municipality's electrical system shall
be inspected by Ontario Hydro, for compliance with the Electrical Safety Code, and shall
provide the Inspection Certificate from Ontario Hydro to the Clerk to be filed with the
application for licence.
APPLICATION FOR LICENCE
To Operate A RefreshmentVeilicle
I hereby agree to observe and comply with all requirements of By -law 2001 -31 and any amendments made
thereto, which pertain to the Licence for which I have made an application and to operate and conduct business
in accordance with all respective statutes.
NOTE: Additional Development/Permit Fees may be applicable. (ie. Sign, Plumbing, Building).
Applicant's signature:
Date:
Application No.:
Fire Department Approval:
Health Department Approval:
Zoning Approved by:
(See Reverse)
Application Approved By:
Licence No.:
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Date:
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Date:
Date:
Date Issued:
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By Marlene Bergsma. The Standard
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 10:05:20 EDT PM
The soonest St. Catharines residents will see the city's first gourmet food truck on the streets
is next week, said Tamara Jensen of el Gastronomo Vagabundo.
Jensen, who operates the truck with her chef husband, Adam Hynam- Smith, said the couple
spent the first day after their St. Catharines council victory prepping for a big bash in Toronto
Wednesday night.
That's when they'll be parked outside The Cookbook Store on Yonge St., but serving their
signature cuisine at an in -store event to celebrate the airing of their television appearance on
The Food Network's Eat St. show.
The episode was shot in October at a Lake St. parking spot next to Montebello Park, with
Jensen and Hynam -Smith getting special one -time permission from the city to park and serve.
But that's the location to which Jensen said she hopes they'll be able to return when they
apply for one of the two new downtown vending licences councillors approved this week.
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permission to food carts and trucks to set up within 40 metres of up to three bricks - and -mortar
restaurants or cafes. Locations must be approved by the downtown association.
But councillors also signalled their intention to move speedily on the issue, telling staff they
don't want to wait for the bylaw to be formally crafted and approved before food trucks are
rolling here.
Jensen said she expects she'll be able to get a temporary licence as soon as next week. They
will be working on the city's paperwork, including criminal record checks, before heading to
Toronto Wednesday, she said.
Meanwhile, the couple spent Tuesday in their Ridley Rd. driveway where the truck was
parked, working in the truck kitchen to prep for Wednesday night's television party.
The episode will be shown on a screen in The Cookbook Store, and Jensen and Hynam-
Smith wit be serving three appetizers: dukkah- crumbed pickled Iamb's tongue with chili mint
relish and shaved fennel. tempura cod and pineapple with habanero hot sauce, coconut
cream and coriander, and white anchovy, tomato and palm heart skewers.
In addition to increasing the number of downtown licences, councillors also asked this week
for a follow -up report on the possibility of granting roving licences. Currently, vending licences
are attached to specific locations, but el Gastronomo Vagabundo wants to be able to move
from place to place, parking and serving on public property.
Earlier this month, both Thorold and Hamilton city councils voted against food trucks.
St. Catharines' vote in favour means this city wins the Ontario race, said Jensen, "and it really
has been a race."
The Eat St. episode airs Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. on the Food Network, but Jensen said it
will also be available later on the network's website.
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Good luck to these Guys. I just can't see the need or the demand in Downtown St. Catharines? You can't compare St.
Catharines to Toronto when it comes to demand for easy, quick food but to each their own. The only similarity is that Toronto
is a Ghost town after 5 also. I still wonder about proper hand washing and personal hygeine. Using gels /wipes help but does
not replace washing with antibacterial soap.
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The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
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 may be 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 June 26, 2012 Niagara Falls Council will go into
a closed meeting to consider matters that fall under the subject matter of 239(2)(e) matters before
administrative tribunals and 239(2)(f), advice that is subject to solicitor- client privilege related to
properties at the West Side of Willoughby Drive North of Gunning Drive and 5705 Falls Avenue
and 6380 Fallsview Boulevard.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI
CITY CLERK MAYOR