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2003/04/14Council met on Monday, April 14, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. in Committee -of- the Whole. All members of Council, were present. Alderman Ken Feren presided as Chairman. Following consideration of the items presented, the Committee -of- the -Whole rose to report in open session. READ AND ADOPTED, DEAN IORFI Regional Public Health Department TENTH MEETING COMMITTEE -OF- THE -WHOLE CLERK WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR PLANNING MEETING Council Chambers April 14, 2003 Council met on Monday, April 14, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering Planning and Regular Business matters. All members of Council, were present. Alderman Carolynn loannoni offered the Opening Prayer. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Committee Room #2 April 14, 2003 Alderman Fisher indicated a conflict of interest on Report L- 2003 -32 because a member of her family is employed by HOCO. Alderman Wing indicated a conflict of interest on Report L- 2003 -32, because she owns property with a Niagara Parks employee. DEPUTATIONS Bjorn Christensen, Director of Health Promotion and Protection, Regional Health Department, presented the Health Department's 2003 West Nile Virus response plan; reviewed their pest management objectives and strategies and referred to the Province's role in funding. TVN Television Niagara Inc. Ray of Sunshine Foundation Wendell G. Wilks, President CEO, TVN Television Niagara Inc., provided information on the company's plans for a new television station in Niagara; he outlined the the CRTC application process and the timelines for approval and requested that Council endorse the creation of the new television station and forward a letter to the CRTC requesting that the public meeting process, as part of CRTC approval, take place locally. Following the presentation, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the matter be referred to staff and further, that as part of the CRTC approval, the public meetings be held in Niagara Falls. The motion Carried with Alderman Craitor voting contrary and Alderman Wing abstaining from the vote on a conflict of interest and with all others voting in favour. Marty Mancuso, Coach and student, Curtis Liefl, Westlane High School, referred to the circumstances of Ray Anderson's injuries and extended an invitation to members of Council and the community to attend a fund raising event on May 2, 2003 at the Ameri- Cana, for Ray Anderson. PLANING MATTERS April 14, 2003 Council Minutes PD- 2003 -39 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Official Plan Zoning By -law Amendment Application; AM- 35/2002, 6753 Lyon's Creek Road; Applicant: Steve Rizvic; Agent: Dennis Savriga, Planner; Proposed Restaurant and Retail Development. The report recommends the following: 1. That Council approve the requested amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By -law No. 395 to permit the existing 5,500 square feet building at 6753 Lyon's Creek Road to be utilized for restaurant and retail uses on an interim basis until such time that the land develops for residential uses that are in concert with the Residential designation; 2. That the Site Plan Control By -law No. 2001 -103 be amended to place the subject land under site plan control; 3. That the owner be required to enter into a site plan agreement with the City and deposit sufficient securities to guarantee the site works. AND Communication No. 75 Regional Niagara, Public Health Department. The communication advises as having no objections to the rezoning amendment. AND Communication No. 76 Delcan Corporation. The communication advises that based on the cursory review of available information, the adjacent roadway network, intersections and interchange have sufficient capacity to accommodate the proposed development; and advising that this statement should be confirmed through a formal detailed traffic impact study. Act. -3- April 14. 2003 Council Minutes AND Communication No. 77 Dennis Savriga. The communication provides further information on the proposed restaurant and related uses. AND Communication No. 78 Regional Niagara, Planning Development Department. The communication indicates as not being opposed to the approval of the application provided that the development is restricted to the existing building floor area and subject to the approval of private services by the Regional Public Health Department. His Worship Mayor Thomson read the procedure to be followed under the Planning The City Clerk advised that the Notice of the Public Meeting had been given in accordance with the Regulations by prepaid First Class mail on March 14, 2003. His Worship Mayor Thomson received indication that Mr. Dennis Savriga, Planner, was in attendance on behalf of the applicant and 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. 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 Director of Planning and Development discussed the subject property with the assistance of posted sketches; reviewed the information contained in the recommendation report; advised that the application was an improved and scaled down version of the one originally proposed in November 2002; explained that the revised proposal was for restaurant and retail uses only and indicated that the uses were appropriate on an interim basis until the land develops for residential uses in concert with the lands of Residential designation; he advised that an engineer's report indicated that the building was structurally sound and capable of being renovated and further advised that the egress and ingress details, servicing, landscaping, noise and lighting would be addressed through the site plan process. 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 positive response in opposition to the application. Mr. Ivan Dagenais, 6820 Lyons Creek Road, indicated his opposition to the proposed application, expressed traffic concerns, with regard to trucks turning around in front of his property, and was of the view that this type of development was not needed in the area. Council was advised that hours of operation could be restricted and that there were no plans by the Region for road widening. Mr. Dennis Savriga advised that revisions had been made to the proposal and that the Tourist Information Centre use had been removed; he further indicated that since the development was on private services, all financial demands required to improve and maintain the services would be the responsibility of the applicant; stated that the issue of reducing speeding in the area would have to be looked at through policing efforts; -4- April 14, 2003 Council Minutes He suggested that the development would alleviate trucks turning around in front of residential properties; advised that berming and landscaping would be used to minimize the effects of the development on the residents to the south of Lyon's Creek Road and requested that Council approve the application. Since no further comments were forthcoming, His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting with regard to Application AM- 35/2003 closed. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Wing, that the application be denied. The motion Carried with Aldermen Campbell and Puttick voting contrary to the motion and with all others voting in favour. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Janvary-Pool, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the correspondence be received and filed. Carried Unanimously. PD- 2003 -36 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Zoning By -law Amendment Application; AM-42 /2002, 6870, 6886 6888' Drummond Road; Applicant: S. Navaroli; Agent: Richard Brady, Planner; Proposed Apartment Development. The report recommends that Council defer the revised Zoning By -law amendment application for 6870, 6886 and 6888 Drummond Road to permit the development of 59 dwelling units within two, three storey apartment buildings subject to a comprehensive plan being submitted that shows integration of the frontage lands as a Smart Growth project. AND Communication No. 79 Regional Niagara, Planning Development Department. The communication provides comments on the proposed application and supports the proposal subject to the City being satisfied with site design details. AND Communication No. 80 Paula Berketo Landscape Architect. The communication comments on the 3.0m wide strip located on the south side of the property between the proposed parking strip and the existing residential strip. Act. His Worship Mayor Thomson read the procedure to be followed under the Planning The City Clerk advised that the Notice of the Public Meeting had been given in accordance with the Regulations by prepaid First Class mail on March 14, 2003. His Worship Mayor Thomson received indication that Mr. Richard Brady, Planner was in attendance on behalf of the applicant and 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. 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 Director of Planning and Development discussed the subject property with the assistance of posted sketches and advised that while improvements had been made in terms of density, height gradation, landscaping and setbacks, no attempts had been made to integrate the frontage lands and improve the street presence of the proposed project and that staff, therefore, could not recommend approval of the application. -5- April 14. 2003 Council Minutes 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. Since no further comments were forthcoming, His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting with regard to Application AM- 42/2002 closed. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that the matter be deferred. The motion Carried with Aldermen Feren, Pietrangelo and Puttick voting contrary to the motion and with all others voting in favour. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Janvary-Pool, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the correspondence be received and filed. Carried Unanimously. PD- 2003 -40 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Zoning By -law Amendment Application; AM- 10/2003, 4915 Clifton Hill; Applicant: Canadian Niagara Hotels Inc., Agent: Emilio Raimondo, Architect; Proposed Tent/Air supported Structure. The report recommends the following: 1. That Council approve the requested Zoning By -law amendment to permit a tent or air supported structure for the purpose of special occasions to be erected on the roof of the convention centre at 4915 Clifton Hill; 2. That the applicant be required to have the proposal comply with the requirements of the Ontario Building Code to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and the Fire Chief. AND Communication No. 81- Inter Department Memorandums, Rob Capitano, Senior Plan Examiner, John Laur, Director of Fire Prevention and Adele Kon, Director of Parks, Recreation Culture. AND Communication No. 82 Regional Niagara, Planning Development Department. The communication advises as not being opposed to the approval of the proposed zoning by -law amendment. Act. His Worship Mayor Thomson read the procedure to be followed under the Planning The City Clerk advised that the Notice of the Public Meeting had been given in accordance with the Regulations by prepaid First Class mail on March 14, 2003. His Worship Mayor Thomson received indication that Mr. Emilio Raimondo, Architect; was in attendance on behalf of the applicant and received a negative 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. 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. -6- April 14. 2003 Council Minutes 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. The Director of Planning and Development explained that amendments to the Zoning By -law permitting tents in tourist commercial zones had been passed in 2002 but had not included the subject lands. Mr. Raimondo advised that his client was aware of the requested conditions and would comply with the requirements of the Ontario Building Code to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and the Fire Chief. Since no further comments were forthcoming, His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting with regard to Application AM- 10/2003 closed. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the application be approved. The motion Carried with Alderman Wing voting contrary to the motion and with all others voting in favour. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Janvary-Pool, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the correspondence be received and filed. Carried Unanimously. Act. See By -law No. 2003 -79 PD- 2003 -42, Zoning By -law Amendment Application; AM- 09/2003, 4601 Second Avenue; Applicant: Nance Kevin Kilpatrick; Proposed Bed Breakfast Accommodation. The report recommends the following: 1. That Council approve the requested Zoning By -law amendment application to permit an existing single detached dwelling at 4601 Second Avenue to be used as a tourist home (bed and breakfast accommodation) containing no more than three bedrooms for tourists; 2. That a 15 foot x 15 foot (4.5 metre x 4.5 metre) daylighting triangle at the southeast corner of the property be dedicated to the City prior to adoption of the amending by- law. -AND Communication No. 83 Mr. Guy Fenner, 6819 Drummond Road. The communication indicates opposition to the proposed application as it will create more traffic in an already busy area. -AND Communication No. 84 Matt Archer. The communication expresses concerns with respect to the proposed bed and breakfast establishment and of having unfamiliar faces in a close neighbourhood. -AND Communication No. 85 Rev. Martin Goode, 4676 Second Avenue. The communication advises as being in favour of the proposed application. His Worship Mayor Thomson read the procedure to be followed under the Planning -7- April 14, 2003 Council Minutes The City Clerk advised that the Notice of the Public Meeting had been given in accordance with the Regulations by prepaid First Class mail on March 14, 2003. His Worship Mayor Thomson received indication that the applicants, Nance Kevin Kilpatrick were in attendance and 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. 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. 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. Since no further comments were forthcoming, His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting with regard to Application AM- 09/2003 closed. On the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the recommendations contained in the report be taken in two separate motions. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Feren, that Recommendation #1 be approved. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Puttick, that Recommendation #2 be deleted. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Janvary-Pool, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the correspondence be received and filed. Carried Unanimously. PD- 2003 -43, Zoning By -law Amendment Application; AM- 08/2003, 8240 McLeod Road; Dave Styles, Legalization of Retail Store. The report recommends the following: 1. That Council approve the requested Zoning By -law amendment application to legalize an existing retail store at 8240 McLeod Road; and 2. That the amending by -law include a retail store as a permitted use limited to a floor area of 230 square metres. -AND Communication No. 86 Regional Niagara, Planning Development Department. The communication advises that in light of the incremental commercial changes to the Zoning By -law and residential development, that is occurring in the adjacent Garner Neighbourhood, the City should consider whether the industrial designation in the Official Plan remains appropriate for this site. Act. His Worship Mayor Thomson read the procedure to be followed under the Planning The City Clerk advised that the Notice of the Public Meeting had been given in accordance with the Regulations by prepaid First Class mail on March 14, 2003. His Worship Mayor Thomson received indication that the applicant was in attendance and 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. 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. 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. Since no further comments were forthcoming, His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting with regard to Application AM- 08/2003 closed. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Janvary-Pool, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Janvary-Pool, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the correspondence be received and filed. Carried Unanimously. Alderman Campbell requested that the Minutes of March 31, 2003, dealing with the Ratification of the Community Services Committee actions on Report R- 2003 -18 be amended to reflect that the development of Phase 2 of the Millennium Trail occur on the west side of the Niagara Power Canal south of McLeod Road. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the Minutes of March 31, 2003 be adopted as amended, and that the Minutes of April 7, 2003 be adopted as printed. Carried Unanimously. Letter of Congratulations Letters of Condolence -8- REGULAR COUNCIL ADOPTION OF MINUTES MAYOR'S REPORTS. ANNOUNCEMENTS. REMARKS April 14, 2003 Council Minutes ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Janvary-Pool, seconded by Alderman Feren, that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to Mike Weir on his recent Masters Golf victory. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Federow, that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Buck Hinsperger, former City Alderman and well- respected citizen of the community. Carried Unanimously. Letter of Congratulations "No Parking" Signs -9- COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS April 14. 2003 Council Minutes ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Federow, that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Joseph Duncan Johnson, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion #396, and well- respected citizen of the community. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Janvary-Pool, that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to Police Chief Gary Nicholls on his investiture into the Order of Merit of Police Forces, a recognition of his exceptional long -term and continued dedication to the community and policing. Carried Unanimously. Communication No. 87 2003 Pitch -In Canada Week Re: Proclamation. The communication requests that Council proclaim the week of April 21 27, 2003 as "Pitch -In Canada Week" in Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Janvary-Pool, that the request be supported. Carried Unanimously. Alderman Ken Feren referred to vehicles parking along Montrose Road and suggested that the Region be requested to look into installing more "No Parking" signs along Montrose Road from Lundy's Lane to McLeod Road. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the Region be requested to look into installing more "No Parking" signs along Montrose Road from Lundy's Lane to McLeod Road. Carried Unanimously. F- 2003 -15 Chief Administrative Officer 2003 General Purposes Budget; First Quarter Amendment. The report recommends that the Municipal Council approves the First Quarter Amendment to the 2003 General Purposes Budget. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. F- 2003 -16 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Municipal Accounts. The report recommends that the Municipal Council approve the municipal accounts totalling $794,952.33 for the period ending April 14, 2003. 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 -84 MW- 2003 -78 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Additions and Alterations; Fire Station #4 Chippawa, 8696 Banting Avenue. The report recommends that Council award Tender #1 -2003 for the proposed Additions and Alterations to the Fire Station No. 4, 8696 Banting Avenue to T.A.T. Construction Ltd., of Fenwick, Ontario for the total tendered sum of $362,672.00 including GST. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. April 14, 2003 Council Minutes CD- 2003 -10 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Reshaping the Council of Regional Niagara. The report recommends Council endorse the following responses to be forwarded to the Reshaping the Council of Regional Niagara Committee: (a) Mayors continue to be members of Regional Council, (b) Regional Councillors not be directly elected from Regional wards, (c) Regional Councillors not be elected on the basis of representation by population, however, that voting privileges should be weighted to reflect representation by population, (d) that Regional Council be reduced to less than 30 members and that the Committee study having councillors serve on both levels of municipal government. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. L- 2003 -31- Declare Surplus and Authorize the Conveyance of Part of Laneways Located northeast of Centre Street. The report recommends the following: 1. That part of two laneways located northeast of Centre Street and southeast of McGrail Avenue, shown hatched on the Plan attached as Schedule "A" (subject lands), be permanently closed by Judge's Order. 2. That the subject lands be declared surplus to the City's needs and offered for sale to the abutting owners, at cost only. 3. That this will constitute notice to the public with respect to the proposed sale of the subject lands and same will be considered by Council at its meeting of April 28, 2003, in the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. The contact person is the writer of this report. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2003 -80 L- 2003 -32 Chief Administrative Officer Jolley Cut, Transfer of Land. That the ownership of the Jolley Cut be transferred to the Niagara Parks Commission for nominal consideration on the condition that it always remain open and accessible to the public. -AND Communication No. 88 Correspondence from Dino DiCienzo Sr. Canadian Niagara Hotels Inc. requesting that the report be deferred. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Puttick, that the matter be deferred at the request of the adjacent property owner. The motion Carried with Aldermen Fisher and Wing abstaining from the vote on conflicts 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 Feren, that the actions taken in Committee -of- the -Whole earlier this evening be approved: That Council approve the Agreement with the Municipal Tax Equity Consultants Inc., to retain property assessment and property taxation review services. Carried Unanimously. 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: April 14, 2003 Council Minutes 2003 -78 A by -law to amend By -law No. 395, 1966, of the former Township of Willoughby, now in the City of Niagara Falls and By -law No. 79 -200, to permit a single detached dwelling and permit the single detached dwelling to be used as a tourist home. (Re: AM- 04/2003, Jeff Dennington) 2003 -79 A by -law to amend By -law No. 5335, 1955, to permit the erection and use of a tent or air supported structure. (Re: AM- 10/2003, Canadian Niagara Hotels Inc.) 2003 -80 A by -law to declare parts of two laneways on registered Plan No. 291 designated as parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on Reference Plan No. 59R -11934 surplus and to convey the said parts to the abutting owners for fair market value. 2003 -81 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 laws. 2003 -82 A by -law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement with 1006057 Ontario Limited respecting Graham Street Extension Subdivision. 2003 -83 A by -law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement with Mark Dwight Dimond and Patricia Maralee Dimond respecting Creekside Court Subdivision. 2003 -84 A by -law to authorize monies for General Purposes (April 14, 2003) 2003 -85 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 -86 A by -law to authorize the execution of an Offer to Purchase from Stamford Lions Club and an Agreement regarding Right of Repurchase respecting the lands being Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 59R- 11823. 2003 -87 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 14 day of April, 2003. Carried ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that the following by -laws be now read a second and third time: 2003 -78 A by -law to amend By -law No. 395, 1966, of the former Township of Willoughby, now in the City of Niagara Falls and By -law No. 79 -200, to permit a single detached dwelling and permit the single detached dwelling to be used as a tourist home. (Re: AM- 04/2003, Jeff Dennington) 2003 -79 A by -law to amend By -law No. 5335, 1955, to permit the erection and use of a tent or air-supported structure. (Re: AM- 10/2003, Canadian Niagara Hotels Inc.) 2003 -80 A by -law to declare parts of two laneways on registered Plan No. 291 designated as parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on Reference Plan No. 59R -11934 surplus and to convey the said parts to the abutting owners for fair market value. 2003 -81 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 laws. 2003 -82 A by -law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement with 1006057 Ontario Limited respecting Graham Street Extension Subdivision. 2003 -83 A by -law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement with Mark Dwight Dimond and Patricia Maralee Dimond respecting Creekside Court Subdivision. 2003 -84 A by -law to authorize monies for General Purposes (April 14, 2003) 2003 -85 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 -86 A by -law to authorize the execution of an Offer to Purchase from Stamford Lions Club and an Agreement regarding Right of Repurchase respecting the lands being Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 59R- 11823. 2003 -87 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 14 day of April, 2003. Carried Appointment to Walker Bros. Committee ORDERED on the motion of Alderman loannoni, seconded by Alderman Feren, that Alderman Paisley Janvary-Pool be appointed to the Walker Bros. Committee. Carried Unanimously. Ongoing Flooding Problems Alderman Janice Wing referred to the ongoing flooding problems /concerns at 9906 McLeod Road and requested that the matter be looked into. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Janvary-Pool, seconded byAlderman loannoni, that the matter be referred to staff to bring back a report on the matter. Carried Unanimously. Early Bird Registration Savings NEW BUSINESS April 14, 2003 Council Minutes Alderman Norm Puttick referred to the AMO Conference and of the advantageous Early Bird Registration Savings of 30 if the Aldermen register prior to April 24 2003. The following Aldermen requested to be included in the Early Bird Registration Special: Aldermen loannoni, Federow, Feren, Campbell, Pietrangelo, Puttick and Volpatti. READ AND ADOPTED, DEAN IO IOA, C� K -13- April 14. 2003 Council Minutes ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the meeting be adjourned. Carried Unanimously. WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR