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2003/02/03THIRD MEETING REGULAR COUNCIL Council met on Monday, February 3, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering Regular Business matters. All members of Council, with the exception of Alderman Federow, were present. Alderman Paisley Janvary-Pool offered the Opening Prayer. ONE MINUTE OF SILENCE A Minute of Silence was observed in memory of the crew of the space shuttle Columbia. Prior to dealing with Regular Council matters, Mr. William Black sang the National Anthem. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Alderman Wing requested that the Minutes of January 20, 2003 be amended to reflect that she had requested by whom and by whose authority had the December 16` 2002 Council meeting been cancelled. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Janvary- Pool, that the Minutes of January 20, 2003 Regular meeting be approved as amended. Carried Unanimously. Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that a report be brought to Council on the feasibility of having deputations scheduled at the end of the Council agenda. Carried Unanimously. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Council Chambers February 3, 2003 Alderman Campbell indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2003 -06, Cheque No. 273246, because the District School Board of Niagara is his employer. Alderman Craitor indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2003 -06, Cheque Nos. 273204; 273420; 273442; 273220; 273289 because a member of his family is employed by the Region. Alderman Fisher indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2003 -06, Cheque No. 273436, because she is the recipient. Alderman Wing indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2003 -06, Cheque No. 273237 and on Report MW- 2003 -29, from Community Services Committee, because she owns property with a Niagara Parks employee. Letters of Condolence -2- February 3.2003 Council Minutes MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS. REMARKS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Janvary-Pool, that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Oscar Thompson, an active member of the Stamford Lions Club and a respected citizen of the community. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Joe Moretta, a well respected citizen of the community. Carried Unanimously. Congratulations His Worship Mayor Thomson referred to correspondence from the Niagara Falls Professional Fire Fighters Association commending Chief Patrick Burke for his leadership qualities and expertise and advised Council that the Chief would be taking a lead role on improving the Regional dispatch service. Approval of the Regional SuperBuild Projects His Worship Mayor Thomson referred to correspondence from the Minister of Finance, Janet Ecker, advising of the approval of certain provincially funded projects in the Region. Home For Girls Soccer PRESENTATIONS Mr. Bob Benson and Mr. Andrew Howcroft presented a cheque in the amount of $80,000 to the City towards the development of Home For Girls Soccer. The Renegade Baseball Team Niagara Falls Minor Hockey Association Alderman Craitor made reference to a recent article in the Niagara Falls Review with regard to the Renegade Baseball team relocating to Niagara Falls. His Worship Mayor Thomson advised that there were some inaccuracies in the article and anything of importance regarding the matter would come to Council for approval. Alderman Volpatti made reference to correspondence received from the Niagara Falls Minor Hockey Association providing clarification on some of the concerns expressed by Mr. Brugman at the Council meeting of December 9, 2002. Case Study for 2 Casinos DEPUTATIONS Mr. Harry Oakes, Clifton Hill BIA, requested that Council give their strong support for the interim casino remaining open and introduced Ms. Fran Hohol, PKF Consulting, who provided a brief overview of the Case Study for 2 Casinos; she reviewed the economic advantages of maintaining two casinos in Niagara Falls; the economic benefits of the interim Casino Niagara; the improvements to Clifton Hill and Victoria Centre BIA's and the potential detrimental effects if the interim casino were to close. Following the presentation, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that Council supports the sustainment of 2 Casinos in Niagara Falls and endorses the PKF Consultants Study; and that this resolution be forwarded to the Provincial Government; our Member of Parliament and Minister David Young, Ontario Lottery Gaming Corporation and requesting that a response be provided by the Provincial Government as soon as possible. The motion Carried with Alderman Orr abstaining from the vote on a conflict of interest and with all others voting in favour. COMMUNICATIONS February 3.2003 Council Minutes No. 21 Niagara Falls Lightning Gymnastics Club Re: Proclamation. The communication requests that Council proclaim the week of February 8 to 16` 2003, as "I Love Gymnastics Week ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the request be supported. Carried Unanimously. REPORTS RATIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS 1. Adoption of the December 9, 2002 Community Services Committee Minutes; 2. MW- 2003 -26 Stanley Avenue Road Reconstruction Marineland Boulevard Main Street that the City confirms its participation in the project; 3. MW- 2003 -25 Cost Sharing Payments Neighbourhoods of St. Davids that the cost sharing payments be made; 4. MW- 2003 -28 Transfer of Agreement Olifas Marketing OMG Niagara that Council approve the transfer of the agreement; 5. MW- 2003 -24 St. Davids Sanitary Servicing Project Confirmation of Cost Sharing Agreement that the City confirms support of the servicing scheme at a maximum cost of $350,000; 6. MW- 2003 -19 Long Term Capital Needs Water that this report be received for the information of Council; 7. MW- 2003 -29 Reconstruction of Roberts Street from Stanley Avenue to Falls Avenue and Stanley Avenue from Stamford Street to north of Valley Way that City Council confirms its participation in this project and the related cost; -4- February 3, 2003 Council Minutes 8. R- 2003 -10 coronation 50 Plus recreation Centre Membership Monitoring System that the request for a Membership Monitoring System be awarded to Topinet of Montreal; 9. CPS 2003 -01 Acceptable Use for Internet Access and Computer Systems that this report be received for the information of Council; and further, that a report be prepared regarding confidentiality of Council's email's and computers. In- Camera That the offer to purchase land be referred to staff. RATIFICATION OF THE TRAILS BIKEWAY COMMITTEE ACTIONS Carried. R- 2003 -07 Member, Trails Bikeway Committee Re: Actions Stemming from Trails Bikeway Committee, January 9, 2003. The report recommends that City Council endorse the actions of the Trails Bikeway Committee stemming from their meeting of January 9, 2003. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the actions taken at the Trails Bikeway Committee on January 9, 2003 be approved: Carried Unanimously. RATIFICATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING GREENING COMMITTEE ACTIONS R- 2003 -08 Chair, Environmental Planning Greening Committee Re: Actions Stemming from the Environmental Planning Greening Committee Meeting of January 15, 2003. The report recommends that Council endorse the actions of the January 15, 2003 meeting of the Environmental Planning Greening Committee. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that the actions taken at the Environmental Planning Greening Committee on January 15, 2003 be approved: Carried Unanimously. F- 2003 -06 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Municipal Accounts. The report recommends that Council approve the municipal accounts totalling $3,265,575.60 for the period ending February 3, 2003. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the report be received and adopted. The motion Carried with Aldermen Craitor, Campbell, Fisher and Wing, abstaining from the vote on conflicts of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour. See By -law No. 2003 -26 F- 2003 -07 Chief Administrative Officer Re: 2003 Interim Tax Levy. The report recommends that Council approve the following: 1. The 2003 Interim Tax Calculation; 2. The Passing of a By -law providing for a 2003 Interim Tax Levy; 3. The Passing of a By -law providing for Installation Dates for the Interim Tax Levy. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2003 -24 See By -law No. 2003 -25 -5- February 3. 2003 Council Minutes Chief Librarian Re: Funding for the Community Centre Branch Library Books Audio Visual Materials Capital Project, Niagara Falls Public Library. The communication requests that City Council approve the request for funding for the Community Centre Branch Library Books Audio Visual Materials Capital Project. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Craitor, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that the request for funding for the Community Centre Branch Library Books Audio Visual Materials Capital Project be approved. Carried Unanimously. Chief Librarian Re: Funding for the Book Security System Capital Project, Niagara Falls Public Library. The communication requests that City Council approve the request for funding for the Book Security System Capital Project. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Craitor, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that the request for funding for the Book Security System Capital Project be approved. Carried Unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Craitor, to approve the recommendations contained in the reports of the Consent Agenda. PD- 2003 -07 Chair, Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Re: Matters Arising from the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC). The report recommends that Council endorse the comments contained in this report concerning the proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and submit the comments to the Ministry of Culture. HR- 2003 -01 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Employees' Social Night. The report recommends that Council authorize an expenditure of $2,500.00 toward the operating costs of the City employee's Social Night. L- 2003 -13 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Establishment of Public Highway; Part 5 on Reference Plan 59R- 11815; As part of Kalar Road; File No. 2003 -08. The report recommends that a road widening being Part 5 on Reference Plan 59R -11815 attached as Appendix "A be established as a public highway, to be known as Kalar Road. It was requested that the comments provided in Report PD- 2003 -07 also be referred to the Heritage Master Plan. BY -LAWS Carried Unanimously. 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: 2003 -23 A by -law to establish Part 5 on Reference Plan 59R -11815 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Kalar Road. 2003 -24 A by -law to provide for a 2003 Interim Tax Levy. 2003 -25 A by -law to provide the installation dates for the Interim Tax Levy. 2003 -26 A by -law to authorize monies for General Purposes. (February 3, 2003) 2003 -27 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 3 day of February, 2003. -6- February 3, 2003 Council Minutes The motion Carried with Aldermen Campbell, Craitor, Fisher and Wing abstaining from the vote on By -law No. 2003 -06 on conflicts of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the following by -laws be now read a second and third time: 2003 -23 A by -law to establish Part 5 on Reference Plan 59R -11815 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Kalar Road. 2003 -24 A by -law to provide for a 2003 Interim Tax Levy. 2003 -25 A by -law to provide the installation dates for the Interim Tax Levy. 2003 -26 A by -law to authorize monies for General Purposes. (February 3, 2003) 2003 -27 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 3r day of February, 2003. The motion Carried with Aldermen Campbell, Craitor, Fisher and Wing abstaining from the vote on By -law No. 2003 -06 on conflicts of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour. Congratulations Fundraising Event for Women's Place Letter of Congratulations Statement of Apology NEW BUSINESS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to Carm Dix, Chair, Niagara Falls Public Library Board on the presentation of a medallion at the 100`" Annual Convention of the Ontario Library Association on January 29, 2003. Carried Unanimously. Alderman Carolynn loannoni requested whether any interested members of Council would like to participate in a fundraising event and form a team of 4 bowlers for March 21s 2003 at Cataract Bowl, with proceeds to be donated to Nova House. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman loannoni, seconded by Alderman Wing, that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to Alderman Paisley Janvary-Pool, recipient of the Queen's Jubilee Award for her outstanding volunteer service. Carried Unanimously. Alderman Ken Feren read a prepared statement of apology for comments made at the Council meeting of January 20, 2003. Minimum Wage Alderman Norm Puttick commented that the current minimum wage in Ontario has been at $6.85 an hour since January 1, 1995 and that proposals have been made to raise the minimum wage. He suggested that a letter be forwarded to AMO stating that Council wishes to have the minimum wage raised to $8.00 per hour within two years and that the leaders of the three Provincial parties be copied on the correspondence. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Wing, that a letter be forwarded to AMO stating that Council wishes to have the minimum wage raised to $8.00 per hour within two years and that the leaders of the three Provincial parties be copied on the correspondence. Carried Unanimously. Actions of Premier of British Columbia Congratulations Best Wishes Volunteers at the Library City Hall Column in the Review Alderman Norm Puttick referred to the recent drunk driving charge against the Premier of British Columbia. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that a letter be forwarded to Westlane Secondary School Students Against Impaired Driving informing them that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls does not condone the actions of the Premier of British Columbia. Carried Unanimously. Petition for the Installation Service of City Sewers February 3. 2003 Council Minutes Alderman Victor Pietrangelo submitted a petition to the Director of Municipal Works from the residents of Garner Road, between Lundy's Lane and McLeod Road toward Brown Road in Niagara Falls. He was advised that sewers are planned for the area but staff was determining where would be the best location for them. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Craitor, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that a letter of congratulations and best wishes be forwarded to the Boys Girls Club on acquiring 5 acres of land on McLeod Road. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Janvary-Pool that a report be provided by the Library on the opportunities for volunteers at the Library. Carried Unanimously. Alderman Paisley Janvary-Pool stated that the Niagara Falls Review has been sold and suggested that City Hall have a column in the paper. Militia Funding ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman Orr, that a resolution be forwarded to the Federal Government requesting them that adequate funding be provided in order that our area regiments could be at full complement. Carried Unanimously. Letter of Condolence ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Feren, that a letter of condolence be forwarded to Strathcona Tweedsmuir School in British Columbia for the loss of their seven students in the massive Revelstoke, British Columbia avalanche. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the meeting be adjourned. Carried Unanimously. READ AND ADOPTED, -8- February 3, 2003 Council Minutes IDA, CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR