2003/03/31Council met on Monday, March 31, 2003 at 5:45 p.m. in Committee -of- the Whole.
All members of Council, with the exception of Aldermen Federow and Orr, who were away
due to illness, were present. Alderman Victor Pietrangelo presided as Chairman.
Following consideration of the items presented, the Committee -of- the -Whole
rose to report in open session.
READ AND ADOPTED,
EIGHTH MEETING
COMMITTEE -OF -THE -WHOLE
DEAN IO CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR
REGULAR MEETING
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Committee Room #2
March 31, 2003
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Council Chambers
March 31, 2003
Council met on Monday, March 31, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of
considering Regular Business matters. All members of Council, with the exception of
Aldermen Federow, Feren and Orr, were present. Alderman Kim Craitor offered the
Opening Prayer.
Alderman Wing requested that the Minutes of March 17, 2003 be amended to reflect
that she was absent from the meeting.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Craitor, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that
the Minutes of March 17, 2003 be approved as amended. Carried Unanimously.
Alderman Campbell indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2003 -13, Cheque
No. 274508, and a conflict of interest on the Deputation from Stamford Collegiate, because
the District School Board of Niagara is his employer.
Alderman Craitor indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2003 -13, Cheque Nos.
274570; 274571; 274572; 274573 and 274704 because a member of his family is
employed by the Region.
Alderman Pietrangelo indicated a pecuniary interest on Report L- 2003 -30 and on
Report F- 2003 -13, Cheque No. 274549 because the Niagara Catholic District School
Board is his employer.
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Alderman Wing indicated a conflict of interest on Report PD- 2003 -24 and Report
PD- 2003 -29 from the March 17, 2003 Council meeting because she owns property with a
Parks employee.
MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS. REMARKS
Telephone Service in Chippawa
His Worship Mayor Thomson advised of an emergency situation whereby the
telephone service in Chippawa was out. Chief Burke provided further information on the
situation and advised that the media had been contacted and that volunteer firefighters
were staffing Stations 5, 6 and 7 in an effort to assist the community.
Minor Hockey AAA Novices
Quantum Niagara Gymnastics
Niagara Falls Jr. B Canucks
Two Casinos in Niagara Falls
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that a letter
of congratulations be forwarded to the Niagara Falls Minor Hockey AAA Novices Team on
their recent Bronze medal win. Carried Unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
Heritage Community Recognition Program
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ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that a
letter of congratulations be forwarded to the Quantum Niagara Gymnastics team for the
effort they had put forth at a recent competition. Carried Unanimously.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Craitor, seconded by Alderman Janvary-Pool, that
the Niagara Falls Canucks team and Mr. Tom Collins be invited to attend a future Council
meeting to receive official recognition for all of their efforts this past season. Carried
Unanimously.
His Worship Mayor Thomson referred to the correspondence forwarded to Ontario
Premier Ernie Eves and Cabinet urging the government to keep the interim casino open
and of the economic ramifications, if the facility was closed.
Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti,
seconded by Alderman loannoni, that a copy of the letter be forwarded to NDP Leader,
Howard Hampton, and to Liberal Leader, Mr. Dalton McGuinty and further, that the report
by PKF Consultants justifying two casinos be provided to the Council for their information.
Carried Unanimously.
His Worship Mayor Thomson advised that the Ontario Heritage Foundation's annual
Heritage Recognition Program enables municipal councils to recognize individuals who
have made significant contributions to heritage preservation in their communities and
congratulated and presented the Ontario Heritage Awards to Mr. Terry Thomas, who
accepted on behalf of his late father, Donald Thomas, who was awarded under the Built
category; and to Ms. Willma Leone Morrison under the Cultural category.
Greater Niagara Circle Trek Event
Stamford Collegiate Fundraising Efforts
Aldermen Remuneration
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DEPUTATIONS
Mr. Clyde Carruthers, Chair, Trails Bikeways Committee provided a brief
overview of the upcoming Greater Niagara Circle Trek Event which is taking place on May
4 2003 at Firemen's Park and requested Council's endorsement of the event.
Following the discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Janvary-
Pool, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that Council endorses the Greater Niagara Circle
Trek event. Carried Unanimously.
Greater Niagara General Hospital Foundation Club Italia Ladies Auxiliary
Mr. Eugene Oatley, GNGH Foundation, referred to the Hospital's Emergency
Department expansion and the fundraising efforts of Club Italia; he introduced Margeurita
Radice, Lena Rizza, and Mary Fruci, Club Italia's Ladies Auxiliary, who provided
information on the fundraising spaghetti dinner being held on April 6` 2003 at Club Italia.
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Larry Sirianni, Principal Stamford Collegiate, discussed his school's fundraising
efforts for student, Kyle Taylor, who requires alternative cancer treatments. He introduced
Ms. Heather MacAdam, teacher, who was instrumental in coordinating the fundraising
events and who provided a brief outline of future events. She further advised that
donations could be forwarded to Stamford Collegiate or to any Royal Bank branch on
behalf of Kyle.
Following the presentation, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman
Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that $5,000 be donated to the Kyle Taylor
fund. The motion Carried with Alderman Campbell abstaining from the vote on a conflict
of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour.
Following further discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti,
seconded by Alderman loannoni, that the month of April, 2003 be proclaimed as Canadian
Cancer Society Awareness Month and that the Cancer Society Flag be flown during the
month. Carried
Mr. Larry Savage addressed the issue of Aldermen's spouses attending the AMO
Conference at taxpayers expense and expressed the opinion that Council and staff had
a legal obligation to be accountable for public funds. He requested a response on the
following: 1) as of today, had all members of Council, who brought family members to the
events or functions related to the AMO Conference paid back the monies to the City; 2)
and if not, which members still owed monies to the City; and 3) what has the City done to
get the monies back.
The Acting Chief Administrative Officer advised that the monies owing to the City
had been repaid and therefore, Questions 2 and 3 were redundant
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Review of Extending Paid Parking Hours in the Downtown
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Mr. Willie Tracy expressed concerns regarding downtown parking at the
Farmers Market parking lot and the old train tracks across the street on Park Street (the
Hydro sub station). He advised that those parking lots were filled with cars by patrons
using the downtown bars, especially on Wednesday and Saturday nights. He further
expressed concerns regarding the damage being caused by vehicles parking on the grass;
the squealing of tires; loud music and noise from the bar patrons; and suggested that the
Pay Display Time Schedule be reviewed to include extending paid parking hours in the
downtown area..
Following the presentation, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti,
seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the matter be referred to staff to come back with a
response to Mr. Tracy's concerns. Carried Unanimously.
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Memorandum from City Clerk. The correspondence provides comments as to the
reasons for Mr. Tracey's request for a Deputation.
Alderman Volpatti referred to the City of Guelph placing a moratorium on any new
bars in their downtown area and requested that a report be brought back to Council with
further information on the matter.
In response, the City Solicitor advised that the zoning by -law permits a bar and that
a bar could apply for a liquor licence; he further advised that Council could make
representation to the Liquor Board and the Hearing panel, but that Council could not
impose a moratorium.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that a
report be brought back with further information on the City of Guelph's moratorium on any
new bars in their downtown area. Carried Unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS
Communication No. 71 Niagara Falls Public Library Re: Proposed Changes to City
By -Law No. 85 -189 and City By -Law 85 -242. The communication advises that the
Niagara Falls Public Library Board recommends that the following By -Law changes be
approved by City Council
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Janvary-Pool,
that Council approve the By -law listed on this evening's Council Agenda. Carried
Unanimously.
See By -Law No. 2003 -72
REPORTS
RATIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that
the actions taken in Community Services Committee, earlier this evening, be approved:
1) Adoption of the March 17, 2003 Community Services Committee Minutes;
2) MW- 2003 -66 Main Street Environmental Assessment that the Committee
authorizes staff to prepare and file the Environmental Study Report with Option 6
as the preferred alternative be deferred to the April 7, 2003 meeting;
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3) MW- 2003 -67 Casino Road EA Update that this report be received and filed and
that staff meet with stakeholders;
4) R- 2003 -18 Development Options of Phase 2 of the Millennium Trail that the
development of Phase 2 of the Millennium Trail occur on the west side of the
Niagara Power Canal south of McLeod Road;
5) R- 2003 -20 Chippewa Lions Park Swimming Pool Proposal Selection that the
contract be awarded to Kan -Du Pools Spas Limited;
6) R- 2003 -17 Niagara Youth Network Arena Waiver Request that the request for
waiver of the arena rental be approved;
7) BBS- 2003 -04 Tender for Demolition of Unsafe Building at 4052 Portage Road
that the Director of Building and By -law Services be authorized to call for tenders
for the demolition of the unsafe building 4052 Portage Road;
8) MW-2003-68 Huron Street, west of Ontario Avenue, Chicane Operational Review
that this report be received for the information of the Community Services
Committee and that planters be installed on top of the chicanes. Alderman Craitor
opposed.
The motion Carried with Alderman Craitor voting contrary to Report MW- 2003 -68 and with
all others voting in favour.
PD- 2003 -31 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Revisions to the Sidewalk Cafe. The
report recommends that Council approve the revised Sidewalk Cafe Guidelines attached
as Appendix "A
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that the
report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously.
Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick,
seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that a report be brought back regarding the seating
capacity and the number of required washroom facilities. Carried Unanimously.
PD-2003-32 Chief Administrative Officer- Re: Recommendation Report, Willoughby
Gardens Draft Plan of Subdivision, File: 26T -11- 2002 -03 (Revised), Owner: Guardian
Inter Funding Inc. The report recommends the following:
1) That the Willoughby Gardens 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 not 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 Puttick, that the
report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously.
PD- 2003 -38 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Request for Removal of Part Lot
Control, Lot 143, Registered Plan 59M -183, Matthews Drive, Mount Carmel Extension
2, Applicants: John Catherine Grimo. The report recommends the following:
1. That Council approve the request and pass the by -law to designate Lot 143,
Registered Plan 59M -183, as exempt from part lot control;
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2. That the respective solicitors be required to notify the City when the separate deeds,
as described in this report, have been registered.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that the
report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously.
See By -law No. 2003 -71
PD- 2003 -37 Chair, Municipal Heritage Committee Re: Matters Arising from the
Municipal Heritage Committee. The report recommends that the matters arising from the
Municipal Heritage Committee be endorsed.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that the report
be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously.
RATIFICATION OF MUNICIPAL PARKING TRAFFIC COMMITTEE ACTIONS
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Craitor, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the
actions taken at Municipal Parking Traffic Committee on March 18, 2003 be approved.
MW- 2003 -69 Chairperson, Municipal Parking Traffic Committee Re: Municipal
Parking Traffic Committee Recommendations March 18, 2003 Meeting. The report
recommends the following:
1. MW- 2003 -13 Garner Road Operations Review the report recommends the
following:
a) that the existing speed limit on Garner Road from Lundy's Lane to a point
565 metres north of Lundy's Lane be reduced to 60km /h from 80 km /h;
b) that "pedestrian" signs be installed on Garner Road between McLeod Road
and Lundy's Lane;
c) that "hidden driveway" signs be installed on Garner Road between
Beaverdams Road and Thorold Stone Road;
d) that the current speed limit signage be updated on Garner Road between
McLeod Road and Mountain Road in accordance with provincial guidelines;
e) that the by -law "89 -2000 Schedule W" be updated to reflect the existing
speed limit on Garner Road between Thorold Stone Road and Mountain
Road.
2. MW- 2003 -37 Victoria Avenue at Simcoe Street Intersection Control Review the
report recommends the following:
a) that the existing traffic signal at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and
Simcoe Street be removed;
b) that the school crossing guard remains to provide assistance to children
crossing Victoria Avenue;
c) that a stop sign be installed facing eastbound and westbound motorists on
Simcoe Street at Victoria Avenue.
3. MW- 2003 -47 Review of Extending Paid Parking Hours in the Downtown the
report recommends the following:
a) that Report MW- 2003 -47, Review of Extending Paid Parking Hours in the
Downtown, be deferred until June 2003, at which time, it will be discussed
at the June 17, 2003 Municipal Parking and Traffic Committee meeting.
Carried Unanimously.
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RATIFICATION OF THE TRAILS BIKEWAY COMMITTEE
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the
actions taken in the Trails Bikeway Committee on March 6, 2003 be approved:
R- 2003 -19 Chair, Trails Bikeway Committee Re: Actions Arising from the Trails
Bikeway Committee Meeting of March 6, 2003. The report recommends that City
Council endorse the actions of the trails Bikeway Committee from their meeting held
March 6, 2003.
Carried Unanimously.
FS- 2003 -05 Chief Administrative Officer Agreement to provide for a UHF Trunked
Radio System. The report recommends that an agreement be entered into between the
City and MaxTel Wireless Inc., with a term of 10 years and two 5 -year options to provide
unlimited access to the MaxTel's UHF Trunked Radio Network and to provide the
equipment and training as outlined in the MaxTel Proposed Radio System Work Plan and
as set out in Schedule "A" attached hereto and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute any documents necessary to complete the agreement.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that the
report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously.
F- 2003 -13 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Municipal Accounts. The report
recommends that Council approve the municipal accounts totalling $24,685,031.43 for the
period ending March 31, 2003.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that
the report be received and adopted. The motion Carried with Alderman Campbell, Craitor
and Pietrangelo abstaining from the vote on conflicts of interest previously noted and with
all others voting in favour.
See By -law No. 2003 -73
L- 2003 -29 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Thorold Stone Mall Expansion;
Proposed Land Exchange; Offer to Purchase and Offer to Sell 6161 Thorold Stone
Road. The report recommends the following: That offers be accepted for a land exchange
as follows:
1. That an Offer to Purchase in the amount of $110,000.00 from 820872 Ontario
Limited for part 5 on Reference Plan 59R -6007 be accepted. Further that the
purchaser pay for all costs associated with the purchase;
2. That an Offer to Sell in the amount of $28,000.00 from 820872 Ontario Limited for
Parts 1 and 2 on reference Plan 59R -2032, be accepted. Further that the vendor
pay for all costs associated with the sale, including the cost of a reference plan and
the Purchaser credit the Vendor the cost of constructing the proposed turn around
in the approximate amount of $17,000.00.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the
report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously.
See By -law No. 2003 -68
See By -law No. 2003 -69
CONSENT AGENDA
THE CONSENT AGENDA IS A SET OF REPORTS THAT COULD BE APPROVED IN ONE MOTION
OF COUNCIL. THE APPROVAL ENDORSES ALL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN
EACH OF THE REPORTS WITHIN THE SET. THE SINGLE MOTION WILL SAVE TIME.
PRIOR TO THE MOTION BEING TAKEN, AN ALDERMAN MAY REQUEST THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE
REPORTS BE MOVED OUT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
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ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the
Reports on the Consent Agenda be approved:
1. BBS- 2003 -05, Appointment of Interim Chief Building Official;
2. MW- 2003 -60, Contract #2003 -06, Tender for the supply of Materials and Services for
Pavement Markings (On-Street Application Only);
3. MW- 2003 -61 Contract #2003 -07, Tender for the Supply of Materials and Services for
Pavement Markings (Parking Lots City Owned Lands);
4. MW- 2003 -62, Contract #2003 -04, Asphalt Patching;
5. MW- 2003 -63, Contract #2003 192 -00, Drummond Road Bridge Rehabilitation Purchase;
6. MW- 2003 -64, Purchase of a HP 1055cm plus plotter;
7. MW- 2003 -65, Contract #2003 124 -02, Fallsview tourist Core Phase 4;
8. MW- 2003 -70, Highway 420, Drummond Road Bridge Demolition;
9. L- 2003 -22, Quit Claim Transfer /Deed to Mervyn Charles Ferguson; 5666 -5674 Temperance
Avenue and 5700 Emery Street;
10. L- 2003 -25, Crawford Adjusters Canada Renewal of Agreement for Insurance Adjusting
Services;
11. L- 2003 -27, Establish as a Public Highway; Part 2 on Reference Plan 59R- 12001, as part of
McLeod Road;
12. L- 2003 -28, Establishment of One Foot Reserves as Public Highways; Blocks 73, 74 and 75
on Plan 59M -274;
13. L- 2003 -30, Niagara Catholic District School Board purchase from The Corporation of the
City of Niagara Falls; One Foot Reserve located on the south side of Cardinal Newman Way
Road, formerly Kimbark Avenue.
The motion Carried with Alderman Pietrangelo abstaining from the vote on Report
L- 2003 -30 on a conflict of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour.
RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE -OF- THE -WHOLE MATTERS
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that
the actions taken in Committee -of- the -Whole earlier this evening be approved:
1. L- 2003 -26 That the City execute the Offer of Purchase regarding the purchase of the
Niagara Falls Armoury building at 5049 Victoria Avenue, for the sum of $2.00 and
submit the Offer of Purchase to Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as
represented by the Minister of Public Works and Government Services for acceptance.
The motion Carried with Alderman Campbell abstaining from the vote on a conflict of interest
and with all others voting in favour.
RESOLUTIONS
NO. 09 FISHER CRAITOR WHEREAS Subsection 291(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001
provides that where a budget of a municipality is to be amended, the municipality shall give
public notice of its intention to amend the budget at a Council meeting specified in the notice;
AND WHEREAS Council wishes to give public notice of its intention to amend the budget;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: (a) Council intends to amend its 2003
budget and will consider the amendment on Monday, April 14, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. at the
Council Chambers, City Hall, 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario; (b) The purpose
of the public meeting is to consider an amendment to the approved 2003 budget and the
said proposed amendment will be discussed and considered at that time; (c) Should anyone
require more information, they may contact Mr. Ken Burden, Director of Finance, regarding
the proposed public meeting; and (d) This Resolution shall constitute notice to the public
of Council's intention to amend the budget. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto
affixed.
Carried Unanimously.
NO. 10 PIETRANGELO FISHER WHEREAS Subsection 40(1) of the Assessment Act
allows a municipality to complain to the Assessment Review Board regarding assessment
value of a property; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: (a) Council confirms
the actions of Staff in filing the Notices of Appeal or Complaint against those properties set
out in Schedule "A" attached to this Resolution; and (b) Staff be authorized to appear at the
Hearing to consider the Appeals or Complaints and to take all steps necessary to support
the said Appeals or Complaints. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried
Unanimously.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Fisher,
that leave be granted to introduce the following by -laws, and the by -laws be read a first
time:
2003 -61 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit a garden centre as a
temporary use.
2003 -62 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit a building to be used as a
duplex dwelling and one of the dwelling units in the duplex dwelling to be used
as a tourist home.
2003 -63 A by -law to establish Blocks 73, 74 and 75 on registered Plan 59M -274, as
public highways, to be known as and to form part of Brookside Drive,
Beaver Glen Drive and Beaverton Boulevard, respectively.
2003 -64 A by -law to amend By -law No. 2002 -081, being a by -law to appoint City
employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by -laws.
2003 -65 A by -law to establish Part 2 on Reference Plan 59R- 12001, as a public
highway, to be known as and to form part of McLeod Road.
2003 -66 A by -law to establish part of Stamford Township Lots 116 and 123 being Part
4 on Reference Plan 59R -8213 to designate Blocks 73, 74 and 75 on
registered Plan 59M -274, as public highways, to be known as and to form part
of Brookside Drive, Beaver Glen Drive, Beaver Glen Drive and Beaverton
Boulevard, respectively.
2003 -67 A by -law to authorize execution of a Transfer /Deed of Land from The
Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls to Niagara Catholic District School
Board, for a one foot reserve south of Cardinal Newman Way Road, formerly
known as Kimbark Avenue.
2003 -68 A by -law to authorize the execution of an Offer to Purchase from 820872
Ontario Limited respecting the purchase of lands being Part 5 on Reference
Plan 59R -6007 located on Thorold Stone Road.
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2003 -69 A by -law to authorize the execution of an Offer to Sell from 820872 Ontario
Limited respecting the sale of lands being Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan
59R- 12032, located on Thorold Stone Road.
2003 -70 A by -law to authorize execution of a Quit Claim Transfer /Deed from The
Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls to Kamal Bashandy Miners, to clear
a cloud on title.
2003 -71 A by -law to designate Lot 143 on Registered Plan No. 59M -183 not to be
subject to part lot control.
2003 -72 A by -law respecting the size and composition of the Niagara Falls Library
Board.
2003 -73 A by -law to authorize monies for General Purposes (March 31, 2003)
2003 -74 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting
held on the 31s day of March, 2003.
The motion Carried with Aldermen Campbell, Craitor and Pietrangelo abstaining from the
vote on By -law No. 2003 -73 on conflicts of interest previously noted and with all others
voting in favour.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that the
following by -laws be now read a second and third time:
2003 -61 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit a garden centre as a
temporary use.
2003 -62 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit a building to be used as a
duplex dwelling and one of the dwelling units in the duplex dwelling to be used
as a tourist home.
2003 -63 A by -law to establish Blocks 73, 74 and 75 on registered Plan 59M -274, as
public highways, to be known as and to form part of Brookside Drive,
Beaver Glen Drive and Beaverton Boulevard, respectively.
2003 -64 A by -law to amend By -law No. 2002 -081, being a by -law to appoint City
employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by -laws.
2003 -65 A by -law to establish Part 2 on Reference Plan 59R- 12001, as a public
highway, to be known as and to form part of McLeod Road.
2003 -66 A by -law to establish part of Stamford Township Lots 116 and 123 being Part
4 on Reference Plan 59R -8213 to designate Blocks 73, 74 and 75 on
registered Plan 59M -274, as public highways, to be known as and to form part
of Brookside Drive, Beaver Glen Drive, Beaver Glen Drive and Beaverton
Boulevard, respectively.
2003 -67 A by -law to authorize execution of a Transfer /Deed of Land from The
Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls to Niagara Catholic District School
Board, for a one foot reserve south of Cardinal Newman Way Road, formerly
known as Kimbark Avenue.
2003 -68 A by -law to authorize the execution of an Offer to Purchase from 820872
Ontario Limited respecting the purchase of lands being Part 5 on Reference
Plan 59R -6007 located on Thorold Stone Road.
Street Name Change
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2003 -69 A by -law to authorize the execution of an Offer to Sell from 820872 Ontario
Limited respecting the sale of lands being Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan
59R- 12032, located on Thorold Stone Road.
2003 -70 A by -law to authorize execution of a Quit Claim Transfer /Deed from The
Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls to Kamal Bashandy Miners, to clear
a cloud on title.
2003 -71 A by -law to designate Lot 143 on Registered Plan No. 59M -183 not to be
subject to part lot control.
2003 -72 A by -law respecting the size and composition of the Niagara Falls Library
Board.
2003 -73 A by -law to authorize monies for General Purposes (March 31, 2003)
2003 -74 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting
held on the 31 day of March, 2003.
The motion Carried with Aldermen Campbell, Craitor and Pietrangelo abstaining from the
vote on By -law No. 2003 -73 on conflicts of interest previously noted and with all others
voting in favour
Alderman Puttick discussed the issue of renaming Roberts Street to Falls Avenue
and suggested that the matter be investigated.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the
issue of renaming Roberts Street to Falls Avenue be looked at. Carried Unanimously.
Funding of Autistic Children
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that a
resolution be brought to the next Council meeting on the issue of funding for autistic
children in Ontario. The motion Carried with Aldermen Campbell and Pietrangelo abstaining
from the vote because the School Board is their employer.
Strike Out for Violence Bowling Tournament
Alderman loannoni referred to the very successful "Strike out for Violence" Bowling
Tournament which netted approximately $4,000 for Women's Place.
Letter of Congratulations
Alderman loannoni referred to the successful volleyball tournament and requested
that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to staff member, Bill Matson for all his efforts in
putting together a City Volleyball team.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman loannoni, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that a
letter of appreciation be forwarded to staff member, Bill Matson for all his efforts in putting
together a City Volleyball team. Carried Unanimously.
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ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Craitor, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that a
letter of congratulations be forwarded to Sandy Bird and Anita McKenzie for their
involvement in establishing an Accessibility Advisory Committee. Carried Unanimously.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the
meeting be adjourned. Carried Unanimously.
TY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR