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2004/05/17Council met on Monday, May 17, 2004 at 5:45 p.m. in an In Camera Session. All members of Council, were present. Alderman Janice Wing presided as Chair. Following consideration of the items presented, the In Camera session rose to report in open session. READ AND ADOPTED, rec DEAN IORFI A, CI CLERK R. T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR THIRTEENTH MEETING IN CAMERA SESSION PLANNING MEETING Council Chambers May 17, 2004 Council met on Monday, May 17, 2004 at 6:20 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. Following the Opening Prayer, Juliana Cole, Julia Scaringi, Robb Dalgleish and Gavin Dalgleish, students from Mary Ward School sang the National Anthem. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to Mary Ward School for providing the singers for the National Anthem. Carried Unanimously. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Alderman Vince Kerrio indicated a conflict of interest from the Council meeting of May 10, 2004 regarding the purchase from City, part of Falls Industrial Park Amendment to Agreement of Purchase and Sale; and indicated a pecuniary interest on this evening's Report BBS- 2004 -03, because the applicant is his neighbour. Alderman Janice Wing indicated a conflict of interest on Report PD- 2004 -44, because she owns property with a Niagara Parks employee. Alderman Victor Pietrangelo advised that since the Federal election will be called shortly, he was taking a leave of absence from his duties on Council and would not be attending any further Council meetings during the campaign period. Committee Room #2 May 17, 2004 Niagara Falls Girls Soccer Club Brain Injury Awareness PRESENTATIONS His Worship Mayor Salci congratulated and presented a plaque to Danielle Jones, on her recent win of a Provincial Gold Medal at the 2004 Trillium STARskate Ontario Championships for figure skating. DEPUTATIONS Miss Jessica Howcroft and Mr. Andrew Howcroft, Niagara Falls Girls Soccer Club, extended an invitation to members of Council and the community to the Grand Opening of the Home for Girls Soccer, scheduled for Saturday, May 29, 2004. Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Mr. Terry Kane, Chair of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee and Miss Cara Hutton, Vice Chair of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee, presented the Niagara Children's Charter to the City. The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee presented a cheque in the amount of $3,601.80 from the Battle of the Bands fundraising event toward the City's Skate Park. Alderman Victor Pietrangelo vacated Council Chambers. May 17. 2004 Council Minutes Ms. Jacqui Graham provided a brief overview of brain injuries, their causes and methods of prevention, and requested that Council proclaim the month of June, 2004 as "Brain Injury Awareness Month She extended an invitation to members of Council and the community to a charity golf tournament event that was being held on May 27 2004 at Royal Niagara and provided information on a "Battle of the Bands" event on June 18 2004 at the Niagara Arts Centre in St. Catharines. Following the presentation, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that the month of June, 2004 be proclaimed as "Brain Injury Awareness month Carried Unanimously. Centennial Events at the Niagara Falls Public Library Mr. Joe Longo, Chief Librarian, Niagara Falls Public Library, provided information on the special events that were being held to celebrate the City's Centennial, specifically the Library's Who? What? When? Historic Photo Contest Also, the community is encouraged to collect local photographs for the library to create a lasting "Snapshot of Niagara Falls Arena Facilities Feasibility Study -3- May 17, 2004 Council Minutes Ms. Norma Draper and Mr. John A. Stevenson Leisure International Inc., presented the Arena Feasibility Study. Following the presentation, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Kerrio, that the study be referred to staff and that a further report come back on the financial implications of the study and the need for an upgraded arena facility. Carried Unanimously. PLANNING MATTERS PD- 2004 -44 Chief Administrative Officer Re: AM-44 /2003, Zoning By -law Amendment Application; Surface Commercial Parking Lots. The report recommends that Council defer consideration of the above -noted matter until September 20, 2004 in order to allow staff to work with interested local stakeholders to deal with issues raised in relation to this matter. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that the matter deferred as recommended in the report. The motion Carried with Alderman Wing abstaining on a conflict of interest previously noted. PD- 2004 -40 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Zoning By -law Amendment Application; AM- 19/2004, 5981 Fallsview Boulevard; Applicant: 1473956 Ontario Ltd., Agent: Donato Colangelo; Request to reduce parking requirements for a Proposed Retail Store. The report recommends that Council approve the requested Zoning By -law amendment to reduce the parking standards for a proposed retail store at 5981 Fallsview Boulevard. The City Clerk advised that a public meeting was being convened to consider a proposed amendment to the City's Zoning By -law to reduce the parking requirements for a proposed retail store at 5981 Fallsview Boulevard. He further advised that the Notice of the Public Meeting had been given by First Class mail, in accordance with the Planning Act on April 16, 2004 and by posting a sign on the property in question. He informed that anyone wishing to receive notice of the passage of the zoning by -law amendment, or to participate in the site plan process, if applicable, should leave their names on the sign -in sheets outside the Council Chambers. The Deputy Director of Planning and Development discussed the subject property through the use of posted sketches, reviewed the Recommendation report and advised that previous by -law approval had been given permitting a parking reduction from 24 spaces to 8 spaces for a proposed museum /retail building on the same property. He stated that the applicant now wished to utilize the entire building as a store with the same number of 8 parking spaces; the Deputy Director indicated the applicant had hired a traffic consultant who's findings indicated that 8 parking spots were sufficient in light of the "pedestrianization" of Fallsview Boulevard and the small store size. Staff were recommending approval. His Worship Mayor Salci 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 Salci's request for comments. Mr. Donato Colangelo, Agent, echoed the comments of the Deputy Director. -4- Mav 17. 2004 Council Minutes The Chief Administrative Officer commented that the Parking Demand Study indicated that 8 parking spaces were required and that cash -in -lieu is used only when the applicant cannot provide the number of parking spaces that have been determined as required. Since no further comments were forthcoming, Mayor Salci declared the Public Meeting with regard to AM- 19/2004 closed. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Kerrio, seconded by Alderman Diodati, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. PD- 2004 -41 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Zoning By -law Amendment Application; AM- 18/2004; 4750 Garner Road; Applicant: Ruth Grandoni; Agent: Dennis Savriga; Proposed Rural Residential Development. The report recommends that Council approve the requested Zoning By -law amendment application in order to: 1. Establish the lot area and frontage of 4750 Garner Road (Part 1) and a parcel (Part 2) to be created through severance abutting to the north; 2. Provide requirements to regulate the future construction of a single detached dwelling on Part 2. The City Clerk advised that a public meeting was being convened to consider a proposed zoning by -law amendment to establish lot sizes for the two parcels at 4750 Garner Road and to establish guidelines for the construction of a single detached dwelling on Part 2. He further advised that the Notice of the Public Meeting had been given by First Class mail, in accordance with the Planning Act on April 16, 2004 and by posting a sign on the property in question. He informed that anyone wishing to receive notice of the passage of the zoning by -law amendment, or to participate in the site plan process, if applicable, should leave their names on the sign -in sheets outside the Council Chambers. The Deputy Director of Planning and Development discussed the subject property, through posted sketches, reviewed the site description and surrounding land uses, advised that the request was to keep the Agricultural zone for each of these parcels of land with site specific requirements. The Deputy Director explained that the cattle aspect of the farm was declining and would eventually be replaced by field crops, therefore, there would be minimal impacts on the residence on Lot 2. Staff were supporting the application. His Worship Mayor Salci 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 Salci's request for comments. Mr. Dennis Savriga, Agent, stated that the applicant was seeking Council's support to establish the appropriate zoning for the dwelling. Since no further comments were forthcoming, Mayor Salci declared the Public Meeting with regard to AM- 18/2004 closed. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. -5- May 17. 2004 Council Minutes PD- 2004 -43 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Recommendation Report; Golia Estates; Draft Plan of Subdivision 26T -11- 2004 -01 (Revised); Zoning By -law Amendment Application; AM- 05/2004: Owner Nicola Golia. The report recommends the following: 1. That the Golia Estates 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' decision has been given as required by the Planning Act, provided no 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; 4. That the application to amend the Zoning By -law be approved as detailed in this report to provide the necessary land use regulations to guide the development of the subdivision. The City Clerk advised that a public meeting was being convened to consider a proposed amendment to the City's Zoning By -law to subdivide the site into 25 lots for single- detached dwellings. He further advised that the Notice of the Public Meeting had been given by First Class mail, in accordance with the Planning Act on April 23, 2004 and by posting a sign on the property in question. He informed that anyone wishing to receive notice of the passage of the zoning by -law amendment should leave their names on the sign -in sheets outside the Council Chambers. The Deputy Director of Planning and Development discussed the subject property though the use of posted sketches, reviewed the proposal, advised that there were two aspects to this application, a zoning application and a subdivision application and stated that the proposal was to rezone all of the lands as residential, which would be the same zone that exists on the residential development to the east; he advised that the Region would be taking a 10 -foot road widening along Stanley Avenue, indicated that in reviewing the subdivision design, planning staff felt that larger lots on the corners would be necessary with additional setbacks of 19 -1/2 feet, advised that the applicant had increased the cul- de -sac bulb size in order to allow the proper turning radius, and that the proposed traffic lights would stagger traffic. Staff were in support of the subdivision design and the zoning, which allow the two parcels of land facing onto Stanley Avenue to be developed in the future. His Worship Mayor Salci 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. Discussion ensued with respect to the subdivision design; the egress and ingress of traffic onto Stanley Avenue and the issue of signage. There was a positive response to Mayor Salci's request for comments. Mrs. Gladys Levy, 2225 Portage Road expressed traffic and safety concerns with respect to the children in the area, enquired as to what the setbacks would be and expressed concerns regarding the creation of dust and dirt that would be generated from the construction site. -6- May 17, 2004 Council Minutes The Deputy Director of Planning Development provided information with respect to the minimum setback requirements. Mr. Nick Golia advised that the application was for a 25 -unit single family home proposal. He indicated that the property had been designated residential for a couple of years and, therefore, Mrs. Levy could not expect that the land behind her would remain vacant. In response to questions raised, the Deputy Director of Planning Development advised that the developer would have to pay cash -in -lieu of providing parkland with the monies going into the parkland reserve fund for development of the closest park to this area. Since no further comments were forthcoming, His Worship Mayor Salci declared the Public Meeting with regard to AM- 05/2004 closed. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Diodati, that the report be received and adopted, Carried Unanimously. Letter of Condolence REGULAR MEETING ADOPTION OF MINUTES MAYOR'S REPORTS. ANNOUNCEMENTS. REMARKS Council Chambers May 17, 2004 Alderman Morocco requested that the Minutes of May 3, 2004 be amended to reflect that she had a pecuniary interest on Cheque Nos. 283493 and 283628. Alderman Wing requested that the Minutes of May 3, 2004 be amended to reflect that she had vacated Council Chambers due to illness. Alderman loannoni requested that the Minutes of May 10, 2004 be amended to reflect her opposition to the monies in the Budget to address the People Mover Consulting contract. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Kerrio, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting of May 3, 2004 be approved as amended; that the Minutes of the Special Budget Meeting of May 4, 2004 be approved as printed; and that the Minutes of the Special Budget Meeting of May 10, 2004 be approved as amended. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman loannoni, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Stacy Ann Brinda, daughter of City employee Ed Brinda. Carried Unanimously. Various Topics Updates -7- May 17, 2004 Council Minutes His Worship Mayor Salci provided updates and information on the following topics: cross border Mayors' meetings on border issues, Park in the City Committee Clean Up Day, the United Way Tourism Luncheon and the Community Centre Golf Classic, hosted by the Mayor and Council, on June 21, 2004, at the Legends on the Niagara as part of the Centennial project for the Community Centre COMMUNICATIONS Communication No. 68a) Inter Departmental Memorandum from the City Clerk, attaching various correspondences -AND Communication No.68b) Niagara Falls Downtown Board of Management Re: 2004 Budget. The communication requests that Council approve the 2004 Niagara Falls Downtown Board of Management 2004 Budget. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Kerrio, to approve the Niagara Falls Downtown Board of Management 2004 Budget. Carried Unanimously. Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Kerrio, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that the City Clerk prepare a report on the matter and circulate the new BIA Handbook to all the BIA's when it becomes available. Carried Unanimously. Communication No. 69a) The Fallsview BIA Re: 2004 Budget. The communication requests that Council approve the Fallsview BIA 2004 Budget; AND Communication No. 69b) The Fallsview BIA Re: Board of Directors. The communication requests that Vince Kerrio Jr., be the Council representative on the Fallsview BIA Board of Directors. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Morocco, to approve the Fallsview BIA 2004 Budget. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Morocco, seconded by Alderman Diodati, to approve the request that Alderman Vince Kerrio Jr., sit on the Fallsview BIA Board of Directors as Council representative. Carried Unanimously. Communication No. 70 Niagara Falls Chamber of Commerce Re: 2004 Water Rates. The communication urges Council to ensure that should Council decide to reimburse every water user in Niagara Falls, that large water users such as industry are reimbursed equitably for overpayments made over the last four years. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that the matter be referred to staff. Carried Unanimously. Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that staff bring back a report on the possibility of having the water service charges be based on consumption as an alternate to the present system of having a fixed service charge and a variable charge for consumption. Carried Communication No. 71 Child Find Ontario Re: 13 Annual Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign. The communication requests that Council support the 13 Annual Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign and requests that Council proclaim May 25 2004 as "National Missing Children's Day ORDERED on the motion of Alderman loannoni, seconded by Alderman Kerrio, that the request be supported. Carried Unanimously. -8- May 17, 2004 Council Minutes Communication No. 72 Victorian Order of Nurses Re: Flag Raising. The communication requests a flag raising ceremony on May 17 2004 at City Hall in celebration of National VON Week on May 17 to May 23r 2004. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that the request be approved. Carried Unanimously. Communication No. 73 The Optimist Club of Niagara Falls Re: Proclamation requesting that Council proclaim May 18, 2004 as "Respect for Law Day" in the City of Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman loannoni, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the request be approved. Carried Unanimously. REPORTS RATIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Morocco, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that the actions taken in Community Services Committee, earlier this evening, be approved: 1. Adoption of the Minutes of the May 3, 2004 Community Services Committee meeting; 2. Friendly Partnership Opportunity that the Friendly Partnership Opportunity presented by Mr. Brian Wilkie of Niagara Falls Hydro be received and filed; 3. Spicolli's Pizzeria Cafe Liquor Licence Application that staff arrange a meeting between the owner /operator Spicolli's Cafe and residents to discuss a compromise for the liquor licence application Opposed: Alderman Janice Wing; 4. MW- 2004 -69 Park Street Parking Review that a two -hour parking zone be implemented on the north side of Park Street; 5. MW- 2004 -70 Willoughby Drive Parking Restrictions Review that a portion of the existing parking restriction on the ease side of Willoughby Drive be removed; 6. MW- 2004 -72 On Street Parking Restrictions around Fallsview Casino that "no stopping, tow away zones" be implemented on various streets in the Fallsview area; 7. MW- 2004 -79 Garner Estates Subdivision, Intersection Control Update that stop signs be installed at various intersection in the Garner Estates Subdivision Opposed: Alderman Victor Pietrangelo; 8. MW- 2004 -82 Hours of Operation Update, Municipal Lot #5 that By -Law No. 96 -50 "Schedule B" be updated to reflect the existing hours of operation of Municipal Lot #5. Carried 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. -9- May 17, 2004 Council Minutes ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that the reports on the Consent Agenda be approved: 1) BBS- 2004 -02, Sign Variance, Jain Imports -4080 Montrose Road that the Sign By- law variance be approved; 2) BBS- 2004 -03, Sign Variance, Hilton Hotel 6361 Fallsview Boulevard -that the Sign By -law variance be approved; 3) F- 2004 -35, Financing Lease Report for the information of City Council; 4) L- 2004 -27, 1546952 Ontario Limited; Consent for Application for Absolute Title that Council consents to an application for Absolute Title of 1546952 Ontario Limited and waives notice therein over Part 1 on the preliminary plan attached as Schedule "A" to this report "subject lands 5) MW- 2004 -83, Tender #NP -02 -2004, For the Supply of Ready Mix Concrete that the supply of ready mix concrete be awarded to Lafarge North, America and Cotton Ready Mix of Niagara Falls, Ontario; 6) MW- 2004 -84, Tender #NP -01 -2004, Supply of Bituminous Patch Materials and Asphalt Emulsions that the supply of Bituminous Patching Materials, be awarded to Lafarge Construction Material and Matrex Company as outlined on the summary sheet; 7) MW- 2004 -86, Tembec Dust Suppressant that staff be authorized to purchase approximately 350 tonnes of Tembec at a cost of $120.08 per tonne (26.5 and $136.45 per tonne (35 from Marine Clean Limited of Niagara Falls, Ontario; 8) MW- 2004 -87, Tender# 2004 -02, 2004 Sidewalk Concrete Repair Program -that the unit prices submitted by the low tenderer, Alfidome Construction Limited, be accepted; 9) PD- 2004 -42, City -Wide Community Improvement Plan (CIP), Hiring of Consultant that Council authorize the hiring of, and execution of an agreement with, RCI Consulting to prepare a City -Wide Community Improvement Plan to facilitate brownfield redevelopment and develop a land use plan for the development of a pilot project area; 10) R- 2004 -27, Monument Repairs /Drummond Hill Cemetery -that City Council authorize the repair of Cemetery monuments at the Drummond Hill Cemetery for the service rendered price of $18,896.20 including applicable taxes; 11) R- 2004 -30, Patrick Cummings Memorial Sports Complex; Phase 1B, Landscape Development, Tender TR11 -2004 that Tender TR11 -04 for the development of two (2) of the easterly slo -pitch diamonds and the adjacent landscape works for the Patrick Cummings Memorial Sports Complex be awarded to Centennial Construction General Contracting (Niagara) Inc. of Niagara -on- the -Lake, Ontario, for a total cost of $515,905.85 including all taxes; 12) R- 2004 -31, Shrub Bed Maintenance 2004 that Tender TR13 -2004 for the maintenance of shrub beds in various City parks be awarded to Avenue Roots of Pelham, ON, for a total cost of $42,058.17 including all taxes. The motion Carried with Alderman Kerrio abstaining from the vote on Report BBS- 2004 -03 on a conflict of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour. Following some discussion, Alderman Campbell requested that the matter of leasing arrangements for the Stamford Centre Branch Library at a cost of $60,000 a year be looked into. Ratification of the In Camera Session Actions ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Diodati, that the actions taken in the In Camera Session earlier this evening be approved: 1. That Council exercise its option to purchase the property known as 5401 Ferry Street as set out in the Option Agreement at a price of $525,000 which will be funded from the Development Charges Reserve Fund; 2. That the City accept Metrus Properties proposal to advance 6.68 acres as future parkland dedication and that they be reimbursed by the City for an additional 5.13 Acres at a cost of $14,000 per acre. Carried ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Diodati, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that leave be granted to introduce the By -laws and the By -laws be read a first time: 2004 -95 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads (Stopping Prohibited) 2004 -96 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit the conversion of a former nursing home into an apartment dwelling. (Re: AM- 36/2003, Angelo Butera c/o Butera Group Inc.) 2004 -97 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 17 day of May, 2004. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Diodati, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that the following by -laws be now read a second and third time: 2004 -95 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads (Stopping Prohibited) 2004 -96 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit the conversion of a former nursing home into an apartment dwelling. (Re: AM- 36/2003, Angelo Butera c/o Butera Group Inc.) 2004 -97 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 17 day of May, 2004. New Skate Park BY -LAWS NEW BUSINESS May 17, 2004 Council Minutes Carried Unanimously. Alderman Carolynn loannoni questioned the timeframe on the opening of the new Skate park. Traffic Jams Traffic Congestion Congratulations Ratification of Committee of the Whole Actions ORDERED on the motion of Alderman loannoni, seconded by Alderman Wing, that staff provide a report outlining the process for ratifying the actions from Committee of the Whole and of the legal implications, should an action not be ratified in open Council. Carried Unanimously. User Fees at the Coronation Centre Woodland Heritage Tree Conservation May 17, 2004 Council Minutes ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that through secret ballot, at the Annual General Meeting of the Coronation Centre, the following question be placed, "Are you in favour of the deletion of the existing user fees The motion was Defeated with a 5 -2 vote. Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that staff initiate the process of developing a Woodland Heritage Tree Conservation By -law under the Municipal Act. Carried Unanimously. Alderman Jim Diodati expressed concerns with respect to the high traffic volumes at the Rainbow Bridge and of the very low volumes of traffic at the Whirlpool Bridge (lower bridge). ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman Diodati, that a letter be forwarded to the Federal Minister with respect to opening our side of the border. Carried Unanimously. Alderman Joyce Morocco extended congratulations to the participants in the recent Police Tug of War event. Alderman Joyce Morocco extended congratulations to Corey Laroque, reporter with the Niagara Falls Review on his recent win of the Jack Bowman Award for Spot News Photography at the Ontario Newspaper Awards on May 15, 2004. His Worship Mayor Salci advised members of Council that he would be sitting on the Lundy's Lane BIA; the Downtown Board BIA and the Chippawa BIA. On the motion of Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that Ms. Jean Grandoni be permitted to address Council with respect to the tree cutting by -law. Carried. Ms. Jean Grandoni requested that Council forward a letter of support to the Region's efforts to enforce their Tree Conservation by -law, specifically to the south woodlot in the proposed Fernwood development. Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that Council forward a letter of support to the Region's efforts to enforce their Tree Conservation by -law, specifically to the south woodlot in the proposed Fernwood development. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Diodati, seconded by Alderman Kerrio, that the meeting be adjourned. Carried Unanimously. READ AND ADOPTED, -12- May 17, 2004 Council Minutes DEAN IORFIDA/CITY LERK R. T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR