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2002/08/12The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 16 Moved by Alderman PIETRANGELO Seconded by Alderman FISHER August 12, 2002 RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby determines, in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., that the changes to the proposed zoning by-law for Application AM-02/2002 (King's Inn Motor Lodge (Niagara) Limited, regarding a proposed expansion to the King's Inn at 5509 Ferry Street) are minor in nature and do not require any further notice. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously CITY CLERK MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 17 Moved by Alderman PIETRANGELO Seconded by Alderman FISHER August 12, 2002 WHEREAS Fire Fighters throughout North America have traditionally held "Boot Drives" in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association; and WHEREAS Niagara Falls Fire Fighters used to hold their Boot Drive at "Five Corners" over Labour Day weekend; and WHEREAS the introduction of the Provincial Safe Streets Act has placed undue restrictions on Boot Drives; and WHEREAS funds raised by Boot Drives have decreased since the introduction of the Safe Streets Act; and WHEREAS the intent of the Safe Streets Act was to deal with "Squeegee Kids" and panhandlers not to penalize worthy charitable endeavours; and WHEREAS other municipalities have passed resolutions supporting their Fire Fighters efforts during the annual Boot Drive for Muscular Dystrophy; and WHEREAS Niagara Falls Fire Fighters would like to resume their Boot Drive at Five Corners this Labour Day weekend. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council support the fundraising efforts of the Niagara Falls Fire Fighters during this year's Boot Drive at Five Comers; and -2- FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Niagara Falls Fire Fighters exercise discretion and inform the vehicular public that donations are strictly voluntary; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Niagara Regional Police exercise discretion in enforcing the Safe Streets Act. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously CITY CLERK MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 18 August 12, 2002 Moved by Alderman PIETRANGELO Seconded by Alderman FISHER WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls granted 1049491 Ontario Inc. an option to purchase Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Reference Plan 59R-6850 being lands at northwest quadrant of Stanley Avenue and Swayze Drive for $200,000.00; AND WHEREAS the option was exercised; AND WHEREAS City Staffrealized that it could not sell Part 2 on Reference Plan 59R-6850 at that time because of the need to maintain the existing 60" diameter sanitary sewer. However, the City granted an easement over Part 2 on Reference Plan 59R-6850 to 1049491 Ontario Inc.; AND WHEREAS 1049491 Ontario Inc. agreed to amend the option to exclude Part 2 but did not receive an abatement in the purchase price; AND WHEREAS 1049491 Ontario Inc. has now requested the conveyance of Part 2 for nominal consideration. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT 1049491 Ontario Inc. be granted Part 2 on Reference Plan 59R-6850 subject to an easement in favour of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls for nominal consideration; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution shall constitute notice of the proposed sale to the public. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affbted. Carried Unanimously CITY CLERK MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 19 Moved by Alderman PIETRANGELO August 12, 2002 Seconded by Alderman FISHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby recognizes the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise "Art by the Falls" Art and Craft Show being held on September 13, 14 and 15, 2002 and designates the event as a "Community Festival" in Niagara Falls. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimous~ CITY CLERK MAYOR