2004/05/31 The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 06 May 31, 2004
Moved by Alderman WING
Seconded by Alderman MOROCCO
WHEREAS service dogs are dogs that assist individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS service dogs assist adults and children who suffer from autism, spina bifida, cerebral
palsy, epilepsy, mobility related disabilities, hearing problems and seizure disorders, amongst
others; and
WHEREAS service dogs are trained to pick up items, fetch items, assist individuals who have
fallen, provide physical support, and get help; and
WHEREAS studies have shown that children with service dogs have better self-esteem, are more
affectionate, and better connected to the outside world; and
WHEREAS individuals with seeing eye dogs are afforded fights under the Blind Persons' Rights
Act, a provincial piece of legislation; and
WHEREAS the Blind Persons' Rights Act permits guide dogs in all places in which the public is
admitted and prohibits discrimination against a blind person accompanied by a guide dog; and
WHEREAS there is no similar legislation for individuals with service dogs.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Provincial Government be petitioned to introduce
legislation that will afford access, prevent discrimination and provide protection to individuals that
require service dogs.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Ca rried Un an imousl¥ /~f~ f ~-4~
DEtAiN IO~ IDA~ R.T. (TED)SALCI
CITY CLERK MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 07 May 31, 2004
Moved by Alderman VOLPATTI
Seconded by Alderman KERRIO
WHEREAS Niagara Falls Tourism will be staging their 3rd Annual Niagara Wine & Food Classic
from September 10-12, 2004; and
WHEREAS this spectacular wine and culinary event will bring many tourists to Niagara and
highlight local wineries and restaurants.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Niagara Food & Wine Classic is a significant event
that is deserving of City Council support.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
gL T. (TED) SALCI
CITY CLERK MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 08 May 31, 2004
Moved by Alderman VOLPATTI
Seconded by Alderman KERRIO
WHEREAS Legends on the Niagara will be hosting the 2004 BMO Financial Group Canadian
Women's Open golf tournament from July 5 - 11, 2004; and
WHEREAS this event will attract approximately 160 professional golfers, 60,000 spectators and
valuable media coverage.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 2004 BMO Financial Group Canadian Women's Open
is deserving of City Council support as a significant event.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
R. T. (TED) SALCI
CITY CLERK MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 09 May 31, 2004
Moved by Alderman KERRIO
Seconded by Alderman CAMPBELL
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby requests
The Regional Municipality of Niagara to issue debentures in accordance with the terms and
amounts set out below, and further, that the City confirms that it has entered into a contract for
or authorized the commencement of all works herein listed:
Capital Capital Project Financing Retirement
Account No. Description Request Term
12-3-310000-030000 Municipal Works - Casino Roads $ 2,700,000 10 years
Project #R23
12-3-330000-030000 Transit - Purchase of Coaches 300,000 10 years
Project #TI
22-3-740000-030000 Library - New Branch Materials 130,000 10 years
Project #L-2
12-3-210000-030000 Fire Station #1 Renovations 700,000 10 years
New Project
$ 3,830,000
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
DEAN IO R.T. (TED) SALCI
CITY CLERK MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 10 May 31, 2004
Moved by Alderman IOANNONI
Seconded by Alderman MOROCCO
RESOLVED THAT the Privacy Protocol for Personal Information Records (PIR) be amended
by adding the following at the end of page 2:
"Measures to prevent unauthorized access to PIR
Subsection 3(1) of Regulation 823 states:
3. (1) Every head shall ensure that reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access to
the records in his or her institution are defined, documented and put in place, taking into
account the nature of the records to be protected.
The head of each department is responsible for ensuring that reasonable measures for the
security of PIR are in place and that staff is made aware of these measures."
and the amended Privacy Protocol for Personal Information Records (PIR) as attached to this
Resolution be adopted
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
R. T. (TED) SALCI
CITY CLERK MAYOR