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Minutes1960(B)II FIRST MEETING INAUGURAL MEETING Council Chamber, 4th. January, 1960. In accordance with the provisions of The Municipal Act, the Council met at 11,00 o'clock with all Members present. The Council included His Worship Mayor Franklin 3. Miller and Aldermen Clifford G. Gregory, George Martin, Ian A. McCallum, Arthur J. McKinley, Harold C. Morton, Church G. Swayze and James G. White. The Statutory Declarations of Office and Qualifications were filed with the Clerk when the Oaths of Office had been taken by Magistrate Johnstone L- Roberrs. It was then ordered on the motion of Alderman White and Alderman Morton that a vote of thanks be extended to Magistrate Roberrs by His Worship Mayor Miller. Carried Unanimously. After this, the Council was duly organized and open for the transaction of general business. · Following the Invocation, it was ordered on the motion of Alderman Gregory and Alderman Martin that the Reverend Murray Wyatt, the Officiating Clergyman, be thanked for his service at the meeting. Carried Unanimously. His Worship, Mayor Miller then delivered his Inaugural Address. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman McKinley and Alderman McCalltun that the Mayor'e Inaugural Address be spread on the minutes. Carried Unanimously. INAUGUP~L ADDRESS TO THE CITIZENS OF NIAGARA FALLS: As I begin this, my second inaugural address, may I say how happy my .family and I are that I have been honoured by an Acclamation as your Mayor for the year 1960. We are most grateful to you, the citizens of Niagara Falls. I will continue to carry on the duties as your Mayor with all the dignity expected of the Mayor's office, will continue to serve everyone to the best of my ability, accept the responsibilities that have been placed upon me, and continue to share the henours with my fellow Members of Council. The year 1960 begings with the re-election of two Aldermen and one new member. To Alderman McKinley and Alderman Morton, I extend my congratulations on your victorya. I would like also to extend to our new Member of Council, Church Swayze, my congratulations. To Alderman White, Alderman Gregory, Alderman Martin and Alderman McCallum, you have another year to serve and I am sure you will continue, along with the three other Members, to administer the affairs of this municipality in a sincere and honest manner. We regret that Mr. Mowers, has found it necessary, due to the pressure of business, to retire from the Aldermanic Board and his activities on various committees will be greatly missed. I would like, at this time, to extend to Mr. W. L. Houck, M.P.. Mr. George Bukator, M.L.A., and their families our very best wishes for their continued good health and success, with the sincere hope that co-operation, as has been given in the past, will continua in the best interests of the City of Niagara Falls. It is my desire to co-operate with our Federal Member in urging the Federal Government to institute prompt action in the building of the new Post Office and Unemployment Office in order to create some winter employment. It is my pleasure to welcome, at this time, all public officials, the appointed representatives and the citizens gathered here this morning at our 1960 Inaugural Meeting and to extend to the Hospital Board, Hydro Commission, Police Commission, Library Board, Board of Health, Chamber of Commerce, Niagara Development Committee, and to any other group that I may have missed, my wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year, with the request for continuance of the co-operation you have given to this Council in the past years. Thanks should also be extended to Mr. W. S. Orr, O.B.E. City Manager; Mr. Cl~ncy Patten, City Clerk; Mr. Harold Dickson, Treasurer, Mr. Ralph Zinmaerman, Assessor; Miss Maude Henderson, Tax Collector; the City Hall staff; the heads of Department and all employees for their co-operation with Council in the past and I do hope that the friendly relationship will continue, being sure the Aldermen will agree with me that this friendly relationship and co-operation is most helpful in administering the affairs of the City. I must not forget to extend my thanks to Chief Cecil Pay and the personnel of the Police Department; to Fire Chief William Wade and the personnel of the Fire Department, to Local No. 133, and to any other Branch of the municipality that I have emitted, for the protection and services the citizens have received in the past, and my congratulations go out also to all citizens and places of business for their continued confidence in the City of Niagara Falls. Two years ago, twenty-one employee~ received their pins for twenty-five years or more of service. This past year, one employee, Mr. Henry Durliat, received his twenty-five year pin and this year, several more will receive these pins. I am.quite happy to say that I played a part in making these pins possible and I would like to congratulate these several men and ladies for their many years of faithfulness to the City of Niagara Falls, to the taxpayers, and to the citizens as a whole. Last year, I warned of'serious financial problems ahead. This year, we will have to face some of these problems. One is the new Victoria Avenue Bridge which is a must. The Merger Report, no doubt, will be dealt with this year plus the problem of bus service to the citizens after September, when the Canadian National Transportation System will cease to operate in Niagara Falls and Stamford. The Company, on August 20th, 1959, advised that the Niagara, St.Catharines and Toronto Railway Company had sustained a loss in operation of the bus system for over two years in succession and the Company had decided to surrender the agreement on September 1st, 1960. A joint committee representing Stamford and Niagara Falls was set up to study the possibility of providing a public transportation system for the area. Certain information has been campiled and it would appear necessary that a joint committee continue a study of the situation, having in mind the necessity of reporting to councils at a very early date. During 1959, City Council gave careful consideration to the construction of a sewage treatment plant. Preliminary studies were made of several pessible sites and existing plants visited to give Members of Council an idea of the type of structures required. The selection of the most suitable site for a plant is one of the major problems to be considered by Council early in the new year. The erection of and operation of a sewage treatment plant will add a heavy finaBcial burden to the taxpayers of the City. I feel this Council should consider very seriously any further capital expenditures, except those that are of a dire necessity, until such time as the money market gets back somewhere near normal. I feel that any money spent this year should be spent on free parking areas at the south, centre and north end of our business sections in order to protect our merchants against the keen competition they are receiving from the different plazas that are coming into being. It is respectfully suggested that consideration be given to developing a portion of the Sylvia Place parking lot to serve the Main Street and Lundy's Lane shopping area. At the same time, every effort should be made to have Sylvia Place extended through to Peer Street. Three years ago, I suggested the changing of the lights along River Road to a more modern light, and I am happy to say that the work was completed early this year. I am sure that the Members of Council have received as many favourable comments as I have. I would like to thank the Niagara Parks Commission for paying half of the cost of these lights and the Niagara Falls Hydro Commission and employees for the part they played in making the erection of the new lights possible in such a short period of time. when the new pavements were laid on Park Street, Huron Street and Bridge Street, new street lighting systems were installed. All of these installations included the placing of power circuits underground which will result in maintenance costs being reduced in the future. I would also like to make the following proposal regarding better lighting on our main thoroughfares as I suggested to Council some weeks ago. The following is the proposal: Fluorescent lighting on one side of Lundy's Lane from Main to Drummond Road; Ferry Street from Main and Lundy's Lane to Victoria Avenue; Main Street from Ferry Street to North Street to tie in with the new lights that Stamford Township will be erecting in front of the Hospital; both sides of Main Street from Ferry Street to Culp Street; both sides of Victoria Avenue from Queen Elizabeth Way to Huron Street; one side of Victoria Avenue from Ferry Street to the queen Elizabeth -Way. I feel that the Commission will have available an amount of money to meet this expenditure without any debenturing being necessary. I would also like to congratulate the Sheraton-Brock Hotel on the addition of their new ballroom. This addition is not only an asset to the hotel, but will also be beneficial to other places of business at it allows the hotel to accommodate larger conventions, which in turn means more people, more accommodation at other establishments and more shoppers. In addition to the new ballroom provided at the Sheraton-Brock Motel, extensive additions were made at the Fallsway Motor Hotel and the Alamo b~tet and the Wedgwood Motel and Ritz Motel were placed in service. It appears that further accommodation will be provided during 1960. For the entertainment of visitors, the re-location of the Niagara Falls Museum and the opening of Louis Tussaud's Wax Museum offered much needed facilities. With the concurrence of the 1959 Council, I was able to negotiate a grant with the Bridge Commission for the Lower Arch Bridge, which gave the City a grant of $32,000.00 per year for five years which is $2,000.00 per year more than the 1958 taxes were. I would like to thank the Niagara Development Committee for making it possible for Constable Gordon Buckley and myself, along with Mayor Keller and Lieutenant Fitszimmonds of Niagara Falls, New York, to appear on a T.V.show in New York City early in the spring to help promote an earlier movement of tourists in our area. This, along with the BlossomTime at Niagara, helped to increase our tourist business this year. I would also like to congratulate the Senior Chamber of Commerce for the presentation of the film "Location Niagara" this year. Although I am not entirely in accord, I do hope it will have the results hoped for by all those on the C|mmber who worked so hard in the preparation of the film. In the current budget of 1959, we had to raise $621,870.57 for Debenture payments. In 1960, we will have to raise $655,759.00 or an increase of $33,888.43. The repairing program was carried forward during 1959 at a cost of $77,250.00. This work covered streets in all sections of the City and included portions of May Avenue, Elgin Street, Stanton Avenue, Queen Street, First Avenue, Fourth Avenue, Haple Street, Third Avenue, Willmort Street, Lewis Avenue, Lincoln Street, Nagdalen Street, McGrail Avenue and Welland Avenue. Lundy*s Lane was re-surfaced and new side- walks laid from Hanan Avenue to DrunmondRoad in order to provide suitable driveway approaches in that area. In addition to the re-paving program, three major projects were carried forward to improve the road surfaces on Park Street, from Erie to Buckley; Huron Street, from Erie to Valleyway; and Bridge Street, from Erie Avenue to Victoria Avenue. Park Street was widened to provide a 34-foot pavement wlth new sidewalks on each side where necessary. The approximate net cost was $36,660.00. The New York Central Railway tracks were moved northerly to eliminate the bad condition that existed just west of Welland Avenue. Huron Street pavement was widened to 34 feet and new sidewalks were constructed on both sides of the street. The approximate net cost was $42,240.00. Bridge Street pavement from Erie to Victoria was widened from 34 feet to 40 feet. A new sidewalk was constructed on the south side of the street and a new curb and gutter on the north side. The approximate net cost was $57,000.00. Due to the lateness of the season, the asphalt wearing surface was not laid, but this will not affect the use of the road during the winter months. Although soil conditions on Park Street were suitable, many soft areas were encountered on both Huron Street and Bridge Street which meant that additional excavation had to be taken out and a much heavier stone base utilized. Early in 1959, the Federal and Provincial Governments announced that they would contribute 75 percent of the labour costs of temporary employees on a winter works incentive prog ram. Unfortunately, the only work that could be undertaken by the City of Niagara Falls consisted of watermain and sewer construction. Under this program, we constructed watermains on Lundy's Lane from Hanan Avenue to Drurmnond Road; Stanton Avenue from Ferguson Street to the north limits of the street; Third Avenue from Morrison Street to Willmort Street; Park Street from St. Clair to Welland; Park Street from St.Lawrence to Buckley; and St.Lawrence Avenue from Queen to Park. We also constructed the following sewers; Hamilton Street from Third to Fourth; Fourth Avenue from Hamilton to N.S. & T. right-of-way; Buckley Avenue from Valley Way to Huron; Huron Street from Buckley to St.Lawrence; The work was delayed considerably due to the severe winter and the excessive depth of frozen ground. Later in the season~ new sewers were installed on Huron Street from St. Lawrence to Wella~d;Welland Avenue from Park to Bridge; Bridge Street from Welland to Victoria. A new watermain was installed on Huron Street from Ontario to Welland previous to the paving of the road surface. In order to provide a more efficient sewer cleaning system, an automatic sewer cleaning unit was purchased at a cost of approximately $7,000.00 In a little over two months~ we were able to clean about 11 miles of sewers. Although we have a total of approximately 55 miles of sewers, many of those not cleaned this year are fairly large and not affected by tree roots and similar obstructions. Within abo~t two years, the new apparatus should clean thoroughly all the small and medium size sewers in the city. Just toward the end of the year, we ~empleted the landfill operation for the disposal of garbage and rubbish at the old pit on the north side of Valley Way between Stanley Avenue and Portage Road. During the summer of 1959, 36-inch and 48-inch sewers were installed at the old dump on Victoria Avenue north so that filling of that area can be completed and the dump area levelled and graded to improve the appearance of the district. Negotiations awe proceeding to obtain a . new site or sites for a Continuation of the landfill operation. 'Mr. Alan Deacon and Associates continued during 1959 the study of the many features of the municipalities of Niagara Falls~ Stamford and Chlppawa that must be considered in order to reco~nend a merger of two or more units or a maintenance of the status que. It was found that considerable additional information was required from the City and Township before a realistic report could be presented and the accumulation of this information delayed the preparation of the final report. It is anticipated that the report will be ready for presentation very early in the new year. The report will require intensive study to determine what is best for the area~ net only for the present, but for years to come. Something must be done to increase the industrial development of the area and it may be that the study of this report may suggest means of attracting industry and thus lead to a reasonable balance between residential and commercial assessments. The completion of all the additional facilities at the Filtration Plant, together with e warm summer, resulted in a very large increase in the output of the plant in 1959. The increase was from 2 billion~ 600 million in 1958 to about 3 billion~ 30 million in 1959. Approximately an average of 8 million gallons of water isused by the area each day. This is an extremely high figure for an area with our population. We discovered in 1959 that although we have an adequate supply of water at our Filtration Plant and sufficient capacity in our large feeder mains between Chippawa and Falls View, our distribution system is not large enough to supply the entire area with water at the necessary pressure at peak periods. A study has been carried out and we find it necessary to construct an additional 18-inch main on Stanley Avenue between North Street and Morrison Street inmediately. The joint committee from the three municipalities continued the study of re-location of the New York Central Railway lines running along tile river front from Meritrose to the Bridge at Park Street. A meeting was held with officials of the Railway on Friday, October 30th, 1959 and the matter was discussed in considerable detail. Mr. Babcock, Divisional Superintendent, undertook to refer the details to his Head Office for study. A preliminary estimate of costs has been prepared and the Committee will have to study the proposal very carefully in the new year. In mid-November, the Provincial Gas Company advised that its distribution mains on Queen Street were in bad repair and had to be replaced before the winter set in. Although City Council realized that construction work on Queen Street was not desirable at that time, it had no alternative but to authorize the installation of the mains as the danger of extensive damage caused by faulty mains could not be ignored. The Company carried on the work in a very satisfactory manner causing a minimum of interference to business establishments located in the area where the work was prosecuted. For several years, the roof of the Memorial Arena has not been satisfactory and numerous attempts to patch it have been unsuccessful. After a careful study of the condition, Council authorized the installation of a new roof with the necessary vents to eliminate condensation. Work has commenced on taxis project and early completion is expected. During the late sungnet, the parking lot at the corner of St. Clair Avenue and Park Street was changed to a matured off-street parking lot to provide more space for customers shopping in the Queen Street area. In the fall of 1959, the Department of Highways advised that it was prepared to instal "Stop Lights' at the intersection of MacDonald Avenue and Robert Street; The City has requested this installation for a number of years and is deeply indebted to Mr. George Bukator for the intercessions made by him on behalf of the City's request. The Highway Department has also agreed to erect a series of signs on the Queen Elizabeth to help the Motering Public find the routes leading to the business sreas of the City. These signs should be in place early in the spring. In the current budget for 1959, we included an amount of approximately $8,800.0o, being a grant in lieu of taxes for the stores on River Road at the Rainbow Bridge. We received this grant, but were advised by Hen. W. K. Warrender that 1959 was the last year such a grant would be made to the City. The Council of 1960 should make every effort to have this grant continued. In 1959, Capital expenditures amounting to $150,000.00 were approved for the Board of Education. In order to complete the program of renovations for Public Schools and to modernize the schools to meet fire department requirements, it is anticipated that approximately $100,000.00 will have to be provided for capital expenditures for schools in 1960. It is anticipated that the Public Library Board will approach Council for approval of a moderate sum for capital expenditures to improve conditions at the Library at the corner of Victoria Avenue and Armoury Street. The details of the Work considered essential will be presented to Council for consideration. City Council of 1959 considered a proposal submitted by the Bell Telephone Company to provide the circuits necessary to operate the fire alarm system and police telephone system of the City of Niagara Falls. An agreement with the Bell Telephone Company was entered into late in December, 1959, and it will be the duty of Council to check carefully the operation of the alternative system and determine if the service is satisfactory and can be accepted in lieu of the City-owned and operated system. The Council of 1960 should give some study to the possibility of re- developing certain areas of the City that are in a run-down condition and show little prospect of being renovated. This is a big problem and a costly one, but a start will have to be made to solve this problem very shortly, and it is conceivable that some of this land might be used for parking areas. The most important matter for the Council of 1960 to study is the matter of finances. Our mill rate is fairly bight and every effort must be made to keep it at the lowest possible level. Capital expenditures must be scrutinized and limited to the ability of the taxpayer to pay. On January 1st, 1959, our TOTAL DEBT was $5,449,091.62. On December 31st, 1959, it was $5,438,683.90 or a reduction of a little over $10,000.00. However, in 1960, we shall have to sell debentures amounting to $539,710.00 to cover work done in 1959. This means that by December 31st, 1960, our Debt will be approximately $5,571,225.30 or an increase of $132,541.40 during the year. For your information, I would advise that as of January 1st, out of a total approximately debt of 5.4 million dollars, 1.6 million dollars was revenue p~oducing, leaving the taxable debt at approximately 3.8 million dollars. The demand for high interest rates on municipal debentures at the present time is one major reason that capital expenditures must be reduced to a minimum, but the second vital factor is that our assessment is not increasing very much each year, with the result that increased capital expenditures must result in an increased mill rate. Every effort should be emde to keep capital expenditures equal to or lower than the amount of debt retired in any one year. Of course, if a major expenditure such as construction of a sewage treatment plant become necessary, this would not be possible, but for normal years that should be the objective of Council. The Councils of Chippawa, Stamford and Niagara Falls decided, early in the year, that some action should be taken to acknowledge the achievements of residents of the area, instead of following the haphazard policy of previous years of giving recognition to a few of the winning teams. It is proposed that all persons ~eserving recognition be entertained at an annual dinner and presented with a crest. The first dinner will be held on Friday, February 12th, 1960. Traffic was extremely heavy during the summer of 1959 and the conditions around the Falls and streets adjacent to the area were congested most evenings and every week-end. It is apparent that a complete survey of conditions is necessary and it is suggested that a complete traffic survey be carried out in 1960 with a view to studying what can be done to improve conditions. As all Members of Council are aware, the Civilian Defence Office in Niagara Falls, serving Willoughby, Chippawa, Stamford and Niagara Falls, was closed in the fall of 1959. Council will have to consider the organization of civil defence as administered from County Headquarters to determine if sufficient protection is provided for this area which is listed as one of the major target areas of the Dominion. World tension has lessened, but there is no guarantee that the danger of atomic war has passed. To many of our residents, it still seems necessary to plan for emergencies and the eiisting organization does not appear adequate to serve this vital area. Ladies and Gentlemen, in bringing my address to a close, on behalf of the Members of Council and myself, I wish to thank Reverend Murray Wyatt and Magistrate Johnstone Robert, for the important part each has played in this Inaugural Meeting, and to express appreciation to the numbers present here to-day which indicates an interest on their part, and, last but not least, to extend to everyone the wish that this year 1960, will bring health, happiness and prosperity. ADOPTION OF MINUTES The minutes of the previous meeting, having been received and read~ were adopted on the motion of Alderman Swayze and Alderman White. CERTIFICATE The City Clerk certified as to the result of the poll on the seventh day of December, 1959; and on the motion of Alderman Morton and Alderman Gregory it was ordered that the consnunieation be received and filed. RESOLUTIONS The followinB Resolutions were pa{{~d; No.l- MARTIN - MCKINLEY - RESOLVED that Alderman Harold C. Morton be and is hereby appointed the Chairman of the Finance Committee of the City Council for the year 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Ca~F~e~ Una}!imj~lx· No. 2 - McCALLUM - SWAYZE - RESOLVED that Mr. George Burley, Mrs. 3doer R. Kelly and Mr. Donald C. Vicary be and are hereby appointed as the members of the Local Board of Health for the year 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Ca__rrie_d_U_naj3mously. No. 3 - _~WHITE._L~gRTOj - RESOLVED that Mr. George Hamilton be and is hereby appointed as a representative of the City Council on the Public Library Board for the },ears 1960, 1961 and 1962; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ~r~ ied_Una~i~mo~y. No, 4 - GREGORY - MARTIN - RESOLVED that John Clement and Albert Benson be and are hereby appointed members of the Court of Revision for the year 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ~rrj~ pna~ni~mou~ly., No. 5 - MCKINLEY - McCALLUM - RESOLVED that Alderman James G. White be and is hereby appointed as the representative of the City Council for the year 1960; Mr. J. C. Babcock and Mr. J. L. Rosberg for the years 1960, 1961 and 1962 on the Greater Niagara ,Area Planning Board; and the goal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. C_arri__ed Un_9_ni~o~usty'. No. 6 - SWAYZE - WHITE - RESOLVED that Alderman George Martin be and is hereby appointed as the representative of the City Council on the Niagara Parks Commission for the year 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. C_~.r~r_~ ej_U_n_a_n_im__o~_s 1X.' No.7 - MORTON - GREGORY - RESOLVED that His Worship, Mayor Franklin J. Miller be and is hereby appointed as the representative of the City Council on the Board of Governors of the Greater Niagara General Hospital for the year 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 8 - PL~RTIN - MCKINLEY - RESOLVED that Alderman Harold C. Morton be and is hereby appointed as the representative of the City Council on the Children's Aid Society for the County of Welland for the year 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 9 - McCALLUM - SWAYZE - RESOLVED that Mr. Charles Norgate be and is hereby appointed the Weed Inspector for the City of Nizgara Falls for the year 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unani~ousl_X. No.10 - W~ITE - MO~TON - RESOLVED that Alderman Clifford G. Gregory and Alderman Church Gi Swayze be and are hereby appointed as Council's representative on the Industrial Conduittee of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce for the year 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No.ll - GREGORY - MARTIN - RESOLVED that Aldermen Arthur J. 1McHinley and Church G. Swayze be and are hereby appointed as Council's representatives on the Tourist Committee of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Comerce for the year 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto a££ixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 12 - MCKINLEY - McCALLUM - RESOLVED that Alderman James G. White and Stanley R. Price,City Engineer, be and are hereby appointed as Council's representative on the Traffic [nd Safety Committee of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce for the year 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimousl]_~ No. 13 - SWAYZE - WHITE - resolved that Alderman Ian A. McCallurn, be and is hereby appointedis jCouncil's representative on the Welland County Civil Defence Committee for the year 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 14 - GREGORY - MARTIN - RESOLVED that Aldermen Ian A. McCallum, Arthur J.McKinley and Harold C. Morton be and are hereby appointed as members of the Property, Sanitation and Buildings Committee of the City Council for the year 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 15 - MORTON - McCALLUM - RESOLVED that Alderman Arthur J. McKinley, George Martin and Clifford G. Gre'gory be and are hereby appointed as Members of the Arena, Parks and Recreation Committee of the City Council for the year 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimous__ll. No. 16 - MCKINLEY - MORTON - RESOLVED that Aldermen Clifford G. Gregory, James G. White and Church G. Swayze be and are hereby appointed as members of the Traffic Committee of the City Council for the year 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 17 - GREGORY - MCKINLEY - RESOLVED that Aldermen George Martin, James G. White, and Ian A7 McCallum be and are hereby appointed as members of the Management, Negotiations and Equipment Committee for the year 1960; and the Seal ~f the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 18 - WHITE - McCALLUM - RESOLVED that Aldermen George Martin and Arthur J.McKinle>, City Manager W.S.Orr and City Clerk D.C.Patten, be and are hereby appointed as members of the Merger Survey Committee to work in conjunction with similar co~m~ittees of Stamford and Chippawa on the proposed merger survey; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 19 - WHITE - MARTIN - RESOLVED 'that Aldermen Arthur J, M~Kinley and Clifford G. Gregory be and Ere hereby appointed as Members of the Christmas Party Committee of the City Council for the year 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 20 - SWAYZE MORTON - RESOLVED that Alderman Ian A, McCallum be and is hereby appointed as Council's representative on Area "A" Civil Defeats Committee for the year 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 21 - GREGORY - MCKINLEY - RESOLVED that Alderman George Martin be and is hereby appointed as Council's representative on the Niagara Peninsula Joint Committee on Eigher Education, for the year 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 22 - PL~RTIN - SWAYZE - RESOLVED that Aidemen Clifford G. Gregory and Ian A. McCallum, be and are hereby appointed as Council's representatives on the Niagara District Airport Commission for the year 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 23 - WHITE - MORTON RESOLVED that Aidemen Ian McCallum and Church G. Swayze, be and are hereby appointed as Couneil's representatives on the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority for the year 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 24 - GREGORY - !~TIN - RESOLVED that Mr. E. A. Thomas be and is hereby appointed for the y~ar 1960; Mr. J. L. Rosberg be and is hereby appointed for the years 1960, and 1961; and Mr. O. W, Zimmerman be and is hereby appointed for the years 1960, 1961 and 1962 as Members of the Committee of Adjustment; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 25 - MCKINLEY - McCALLUM - RESOLVED that Aldermen George Martin and James G. White be and are hereby appointed as Council's representatives on the Achievement Award Committee for the year 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ~r!ied. No. 26 - SWAYZE - MORTON - RESOLVED that Aldermen Ian McCallum, George Martin and James G. ~ite be and a~e hereby appointed as Council's representatives on the Transportation (Bus) Committee for the year 1960; and the Seal of tbe Corporation be hereto affixed. C~a~d Un~9~mopsly~ No. 27 - GRE~O_~Y - McCALLU!J_- RESOLVED that Aldermen Arthur J. McKinley, George Martin an~ James G. White be and are hereby appointed as members of the Municipal Elections Committee for the year 1960 to study all aspects of municipal elections; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. On the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley, Council adjourned for lunch until 2.15 p.m. READ AND ADOPTEDI llth. January, 1960. Mayor. ADJOURNED MEETING Council Chamber, 4th. January, 1960. The Council re-assembled at 2.30 p.m. for the purpose of considering the general business and finance which had been properly presented to them. All Members of Council were present. His Worship, Mayor Miller, presided. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from previous meetings; No. 213 - Lun~d'~Lane United Church - requesting construction of a sidewalk. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and referred back to the Engineering Department for a revised report as to costs involved. -Ald. Morton arrived at the meeting - No. 225 - Greater Niagara Safety Council - advocating safety measures around swimming pools. ORDERED on the motion of Aldf~kinley and Ald. McCallom that the communication be received and referred to the Property Committee for a report. No. 328 - South End Business and Professional Men's_A_s_so_c_~.tAo9 - requesting parking meters on south end parking lot; and sidewalk renewals in front of business establish MENTS. ORDERED on the motion Of Ald. McKinley and J Ald. Gregory that paragraph 1 of the letter be referred to the Traffic Committee for a report and paragraph 2 be referred to the City Mana~er for a report. No. 354 - N~aJara Falls Fire Fighters - advising of intention to re-open agreement. ORDERED onE tie motion ot Aid. Gregory'and Ald. Morton that the con~nunication be received and referred to the Management Committee. No. 380 - Young Men's Christian Association - requesting issuance of proclamation re Y.M.C.A. Week. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the com- munication be received and filed and the proclamation issued jointly with the Town- ship of Stamford. The City Clerk advised that the Township of Stamford have agreed to publication of a joint proclamation and the Village of Chippawa is being contacted in this regard. The following Communications were presented; No. 1 - Ris Worship, Mayor Mills! - naming D.E.Calvert, Q.C. as representative on Court of Revision for year 1960. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Mc- Kinley that the communication be received, noted and filed. No. 2 - Nijgara Falls Girls' Work Board - requesting permission to hold a tag day on Saturday, May 7th. 1960. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received and filed and permission granted as requested. REPORTS Laid over from previous meetings; No. 166 - (1959 file) - City Engineer - report on possibility of urban renewal studies. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Gregory and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and referred back to the Engineer for a further report. No, 336 - (1959 file) - City Manager - report on dogs running at'large. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. White that the report be received and referred to the Budget jCommittee for consideration. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No. 28 - MARTIN GREGORY - RESOLVED that a message of sympathy on behalf of His Worship the Mayor and Members of the City Council be forwarded to Mr. John Pearce upon the death of his mother the late Mrs. Dorothy Ihnat; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. BY-LAWS The following By-laws were passed; No. 5826 - To appoint members of the Court of Revision for the City of Niagara Falls for the year 1960. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. White that Ald. Martin be granted the p[ivilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time.= Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the ' second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Gregory and Ald. McCallum - Carried Unanimously. No.'5827 - A by-law to authorize the borrowing of $600,000.00. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and AId. White that Aid. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time- Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Aid. Gregory that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. Morton and Ald. McKinley - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid.Gregory. READ AND ADOPTED llth. January~ 1960. ' Mayo t r. FI~LNCE MEETING Council Chamber, 4th. January, 1960, The Finance Meeting was held on January 4th, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present, Ald. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $111,730.01 were approved by the Comittee. The Accounts submitted being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory. The Communication from the Ongario Good Roads Association regarding membership fee for the year 1960 and also the forthcoming Convention to be held at the Royal York Motel in Toronto on Feb. 22nd. to 24th. inclusive, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and H~s Worship Mayor Miller that the communication be received and filed, the membership be renewed and the Clerk make the necessary reservations for the delegates desiring to attend. It is anticipated that all members of Council will attend. The City Manager's report reco~unending the purchase of a Toro Concrete Breaker at a cost of $550. from the General Supply Co. of Canada, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted. Ald. Gregory queried the reason for the recommendation not being made by the Equipment Committee as is the usual practice, but it was pointed out by the City Manager that the matter had been discussed with the Chalrraan of the Committee just prior to this meeting and due to the urgency of the situation which has arisen on Second Avenue where excavation has been made for watermain and ~here future excavation for sewer will be made, it has necessitated the purchase of this unlt to handle the rock encountered The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of jAld. McCallum and His Worship Mayor Miller. R~AD AND ADORED, llth. January, 1960. Chairman of Finance. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 4th.January, 1960. The Con~nittee re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Conmittee. All Members of Council were present. His Worship, Mayor Miller, presided. BY -LAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5828 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. McCallum that Ald. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Swayae and AId. McKinley - Carried Unanimously. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No. 29 - MCKINLEY - MARTIN - RESOLVED that a report be aubmitted by the Management Committee as to the handling of sewer calls on holiday'= periods; and the Seal of The Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Martin. READ ARI) ADOPTED, llth. January, 1960. Clerk . SECOND MEETING Council Chamber, llth. Januar), 1960, REGULaRMEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, January llth. 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory. COMMUNICATIONS. Laid over from previous meeting5 No. 225 - (1959 file) - Greater Niagara Safety Council - advocating safety measures at swimming pools. ORDERlb+'~i'18~i~ ~la.'~h~llum and Aid. Swayze that the communication be again tabled pending a further report of the Property Committee. SEE RppFrt Numbe~_..11 No. 382 - ~.3LHa[ye/, Realtor - on behalf of client, requesting permission to operate coin-operated laundromats in two. locations. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the communication be again tabled pending a further report of the Property Conm~ittee - ~p~_R_cport Nu~b~ ~t No. 388 -(1959 file) - Frederic A. Kingshort - re possible sale of Fifth Avenue closed. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that the com- munication be received and filed and the recommendation of the Property Committee be adopted. SEE Report Number 3. The following Communications were presented; No. 3 - Junior Chamber of Commerce - invitation to "Civic Night" to be held at Park Hotel, January 27th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received and filed, the invitation accepted and as many of the Members of Council as find it possible, attend. , No. 4 - Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce - invitation to 71st. Annual Meeting on February 3rd. at the Sheraton-Brock. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McCallum that the communication be received and filed, the invitation accepted and as many of the Members of Council as find it possible, attend. (Ald. McKinley, Gregory and Morton indicated their intention to attend.) No. 5 - Mr. Geroge Bukator, M.P.P. - ack. communication with reference to resolution of the Town of Acton concerning legislation prohibiting discrimination against workers in age groups 40 or over. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received, noted and filed. No. 6 - Minister of Lands and Forests - ack. resolution dealing with conditions of Lake Erie fishery. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that the connunication be received, noted and filed and the City Clerk be instructed to contact the Minister requesting sufficient copies of the Report on this subject, for distribution to the Members of Council for their perusal. No. 7 - City Clerk of Welland - resolution re change in legislation to obtain more equitable share of fines collected through Police Department. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Swayze that the resolution be received and endorsed. No. 8 - Broderick & Burnerr - request of Alamo Motel for installation of parking meters on both sides of Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and referred to the Traffic Committee for a report. No. 9 - Niagara Fails Minor Hockey Association - requesting grant for year 1960. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory ~nYA~.Morton that the communication be received and referred to the Budget Committee for consideration when the Estimates are being prepared. No.10 -_~Niagara Falls Fire Fighters, Local 528 - presenting details for negotiations re 1960 Agreement. ORDER'~D on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald, McCallum that the communication be received and referred to the Negotiating Connnittee. No.ll - N~iagara Falls Civic Employees, No.133 - advising of their desire to open Contract for negoti~tio~ns in 1960. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and referred to the Negotiating Committee. No. 12 - Industrial Committee of Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce - presenting alternativeplans for 1960 and reviewing activities for 1959. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received and referred to the first meeting of the Budget Committee. No. 13 = Amalgamated Association of Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employees o~ America - su~nary of breakdowns occurring on bus routes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. M~Kinley and Ald. McC~llum that the communication be received and referred to the Joint Committee meeting on Bus Transportation, to be held in the City Hall, Tuesday afternoon, January 12th. No. 14 - Fraser and Fraser - requesting passing of a by-law permitting an encroach- ment on ~gdalenStreet. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and referred to the Property Committee for a report. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 1 - Property Committee - re communication from Greater Niagara Safety Council re safety measures at swinmqing pools and advising of Committee's desire to obtain copies of by-laws passed by other municipalities. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McCallum and Aid. Swayze that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communication No. 225. No. 2 - Property Committee - re letter from P.J.Harvey concerning opening of auto- matic laundromats in two locations and recommending matter be laid over for a further report by Committee. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. SEE CommunicatiOn No. 382. No. 3 - Property Gommittee- report on letter from Fred A, Kingshort and possible sale of Fifth Avenue closed, in connection with extended operation of Niagara Greenhouses, on Jepson St, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communication No. 38g. No. 4 - Property Commit~te_e - recommending that a copy of the plan and description on the land to be conveyed to St. Andrew's United Church on Morrison Street, west of Stanley Avenue be forwarded to the Church Authorities. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and~ld. Swayze that the report be received and adopted. No. 5 - Traffic Co~m_itte__e - recommending further study of proposed installation of traffic controls at Queen St. and St. Clair Avenue. where pedestrians are apparently violating traffic regulations. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Sway~e and AId.Gregory that the report be received and adopted. No. 6 - Traffic Committee - recommending that red flashing lights be placed above existing stop signs at the intersection of Huron Street and Ontario Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId. Morton that the report be received and adopted. No. 7 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId. Morton that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. No. 8 - C~ Clerk - report on application for a Nursing Home Licenee which has not been approved. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and filed and licenee be not granted. At this time, His Worship Mayor Miller, appointed Aldermen Martin and Swayze as a Conmittee of two to meet with representatives or any person connected with the Humane Society to discuss matters pertinent to the operation of said organization, in conjunction with similar committee from Township of Stamford. The City ~Bnager, as requested by His Worship the [hyor, outlined the situation with reference to water supply concerning the Township of Stamford, indicating that insofar as the City is concerned, there is ample water but due to the inability of Township to disperse it through their grid system, the pressure at times in Township areas is not satisfactory and he advocated therefore that a committee be set up to meet with the public Utilities Conmission of the Township to discuss the whole matter. ~_E~E.J~e~olution__Numb~! ~0~. RESOLUTION The following Resolution wasa~; No. 30 - GREGORY - SWAYZE - RESOLVED that the Management Committee be empowered to meet with the Public Utilities Commission of the Township of Stamford to discuss the question of water supply; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Aid. Martin and AId, McKinley. RF~D ~qD ADOPTED, 18th. January, 1960. Mayor. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, llth. January, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on Januaryllth, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present. Ald. Morton, Ghairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $69,423.51 were approved by the Con~iCtee. The AccOunts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Gouncil on the motion of Aid.Martin and Ald. McKinley. The Property Committee's report on the application of the Bank of Montreal for a building permit to erect a new building on the east side of Main Street between Ferry St. and Summer St.at an estimated cost of $76,000.00 was presented. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Gregory and Mayor Miller that the report be received and adopted and permit issued, His Worship Mayor Miller called the attention of the Connnittee to the increased premium for renewal of the Comprehensive Liability Policy and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the Committee be supplied with a list of claims made in the year 1959. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. McCallum. READ AND ADOPTED, 18th. January, 1960. Chairnmn of Finance. COUNCILMEETING Council Chamber, llth.january,1960. The Committee re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All Members of Council were present, His Worship, Mayor Miller, presided. BY-LAW The following By-law was passe_~d' No. 5829 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. Martin that Ald. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and AId. Gregory that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Ald. McCalltun and Ald. Gregory. READ AND ADOPTED 18th. January, 1960. Clerk \ ,e CONFERENCE Council Chamber, llth. January, 1960. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of chc regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, January llth, 1960. All Members of the Committee were present. His Worship, Mayor Miller, presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Coamittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McCallum. READ AND ADOPTED, 18th. January, 1960. THIRD MEETING Council Chamber, 18th.January,1960. R~GUL~R MEETING pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, January 18th. 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory. C_OMMUNICATIONS Laid over from previous meetings; No. 225 - (1959 file) - Greater Niagara Safety Council - advocating safety measures at pools. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley an~'Ald. McCal-lum .that the com- munication be received and filed and no action taken. Carried, with Ald. Morton- contrary. SEE Report No. 9. No. 376 - (1959 file) - Town of Tilbury - resolution requesting provincial aid for municipal areas and community halls. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Gregory that the resolution be received and filed and not endorsed. SEE Report No.lO. No. 382 - (1959 file) - P.J.Harve35--~-ea-~lt°r ' on behalf of client, making application for establishment of coin-operated laundromats in the new building at the south-west corner of Robert Street and Victoria Avenue; and also at 1037 Centre Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Morton that the communi- cation be received and filed and licenets be issued for both premises. Carried, with His Worship Mayor Miller and Ald. Swayze-opposed. Mayor Miller equestioned the lack of supervision in such establishments; and Ald. Swayze queried as to the operation on Sunday. The City Clerk advised that there is no control over this phase. Ald. McKinley advised that if an application is made in the future for premises above which living accommodations are located, the Property Committee would not approve. Ald. Gregory, in view of the remarks made, queried the possibility of a by-law to regulate their operation. SEE Report No.ll. No. 14 - (1960 file)-Fraser and Fraser - requesting a by-law to permit an encroach- ment at the corner of Magdalen Street and Ellen Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. White that the con~nunication be received and filed and the request be granted. SEE Report No. 12. The following Communications were presented; No. 15 - Township of Stamford - Notice of Hearing by Ontario Municipal Board re Twp. By-law 2448. ORDERED on the'motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Martin that the com- munication be received, noted and filed. No. 16 - Township of Stamford - suggesting joint meeting to discuss industrial development in Greater Niagar"'a Area and related matters arising out of Chamber's Industrial Conmittee communication of Dec.30,1959. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that the invitation be received and accepted for the evening of January 28th. at the City Council Chamber, commencing at 7.30 p.m. No. 17 - Niagara Parks Con~ission - enclosing cheque for their portion of cost re River Road Lighting. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received and filed and the remarks conmending the Local Bydro Commission be brought to the attention of Mr. J. A. Williamson, Manager. .e No. 18 - Ni_aga~r~ F~akls ~ Dis~.~c~Labqur Council - requesting permission to hold a carnival at the Bridge St, grounds, August 4th. to 6th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the conmunication be received and referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee for consideration and a report. No. 19 - ~a~a~aR Qou~nc.~l.of ~h~rj_s~i~ns and ~ews - three requests in connection with World Refugee Year. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Martin and Ald. Swayze that tile communication be received and referred to the Budget Committee for consideration when tile Estimates are being prepared; and also discussed at the joint meeting of the three councils to be held on January 28th. No. 20 - Canadia~ Cancer Society - requesting grant. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and referred to the Budget Committee for consideration when the Estimates are being prepared. No. 21 - ~_e~g_r~Ni~a~g~Ka_U~n. ite~ !tp~gj_l - invitation to Annual bleeting on January 26th. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Martin and AId. Morton that the communication be received and accepted and as many of the members of Council as find it possible attend. No. 22 - Can2 _F_edera~tion_ of_ Ma~yo_r_s__a~nd~_M_u~i.qipali_ties - advising of increase in affiliation fees. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald. Gregory that tile com- munication be received and filed, the membership be continued and the fee be paid. No. 23 - ~a~_,_F~ed~r~a~j_qn~R~ M~_yprj~q~ M~nicip~lities - National Municipal Program. ORDERED on the motion of Aid, Martin and AId, Morton that the communication be received, noted and filed. No. 24 - ~e~e~.ia~r~JqiR~%r' ~pl~e_n~AdvisQrX Committe~ - further steps be taken to obtain Hydro's approval to cap portion or portions of Hydro Canal or allow an estimate of the cost to be made. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Swayze and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and referred to the joint meeting of the three councils to be held on January 28th. No. 25 - C_~gy_R~j~indsOX - resolution for amendment to Municipal Act regarding County Councils and their activities concerning court houses and jails. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. McKinley that the resolution be received and filed. Carried with Ald. Morton and Gregory-opposed. An amendment made by Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the resolution be endorsed, was defeated by a vote of 5 to 2; and an amendment to the amendment by Ald. White and Ald. Swayze that the resolution be referred to the City Manager for a report, was also defeated by a vote of 5 to 2. No. 26 - Local BSard of Health - advising of resignation of W. R. Johnstone, Sanitary Inspector and requesting authority to acquire a replacement. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McCallum that the communication be received and filed and permission granted. No. 27 - Local Board of Health - requesting that an amendmen~ be made to By-law No. 5283, making it mandatory for health certificates to be obtained by owners of hair- dressing establishments. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and filed and the by-law be so amended. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 9 - PrJe_rt_XCommittee - report on request of Greater Niagara Safety Council. for erection of fences at swimming pools. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and filed and no action taken. SEE Communication No. 225, No. 10 - Parks and Arena Committee - recommending that the resolution from the Town of Tilbury be filed. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and Aid. Gregory that the report be received and adopted, SEE Communication No. 376. No. 11 - Property Con~nittee - recormnending issuance of licences to operate automatic laundry units at corner of Victoria and Robert St. and also at 1037 Centre St. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. Carried with Mayor Miller and Ald. Swayze,opposed. SEE Conm~unication No.382. No. 12 - ~rojerty Committee - recon~nending that the request for an encroachment on part of Lots 9 and 10, at ~he intersection of Magdalen St. and Ellen Ave. be granted. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. White that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communication No.14 No. 13 - CiJX Clerk - report on Conference held on january 18th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted. peg Report No.14 No. 14 - Pr_Kgpertl. Committee - re request received for an amendment to by-law 5149 to permit the erection of a motel on Stanley Avenue, number 2004. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and referred to the Area Planning Board, before any action is taken by this Council. No, 15 - Parks and Arena Committee - recon~nending that prices be obtained for re- roofing n~rth section of Memorial Arena roof. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Mc- Kinley and Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted. No. 16 - Parks and Arena Committee - request of Niagara Falls Junior Soccer League for permission to use playing field at Grey and Robinson Streets, during 1960. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted pending submission of a further report to Council. No. 17 - Parks and Arena Committee - re request received for use of Memorial Arena for a benefit game for injured hockey player while playing game between Kitchener and Sudbury. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and no action be taken. No. 18 - City Clerk = reco=mending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId. Morton that the report be received and adopted and licehess issued accordingly. VERBAL REPORT Aid, Gregory, one of Council's representatives on the Niagara District Airport Commission, reported verbally at this time on his attendance at a meeting held on January 14th. at which Mr. W. J. McBurney,,Q.C. City Solicitor, was re- appointed for a period of one year. The Alderman further advised that the date of the Inaugural Meeting of the Commission was set at February llth. to which representatives of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce, Senior Chamber of Commerce of St. Catharines and Jr. Chambers of both St.Catharines and Niagara Falls, have been invited to attend as observers. He also stated that resignations of members of the CommisSion must be submitted to the municipality tn which they reside. The City Clerk advised that it is anticipated that a letter confirming Mr, McBurneyss appointment will be received from the Chairman of the Commission. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed; No. 31 - WItlTE - SWAYZE - RESOLVED that a message of s]~pathy on behalf of His Worship, Mayor Miller, the Members of Council and the citizens at large, be for- warded to the family of the late Miss Kate Dur~an, highly !'esteemed resident of the City of Niagara Falls for a great number of years, former Principal of Maple Stree~ School, Monourary Member of the Board o~ Education; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimousl~l I No. 32 - WHITE - SWAYZE - RESOLVED that a message of sympathy on behalf of His Worship, ~h~lorI~fi~','and the Members of Council, be forwarded to the family of the late Mr. Stirling Farrington, valued employee of the City of Niagara Falls; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried~p.n_a.n~i_m_9~s_l_~'. BY-L~WS The followin/~ _BX-l~,a_w.S~we_~_e.p_a__s_s_e_dj' No. 5830 - A by-law to constitute and appoint a Committee of Adjustment for the City of Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that Ald. Gregor> be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. McCallum that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley - Carried Unanimously. NO. 5831 - A by-law to appoint members of the Niagara Falls and Suburban Planning Bd. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and Aid. Morton that AId. Martin be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. Gregory and Ald. Morton - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. McCallum. READ AND ADOPTED, 25th. January, 1960. Clerk FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 18th. January, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on January 18th, 1960, for the purpose of approving nnd also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present, Ald. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $130,966.82 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Gregory. The Property Committee's report on their consideration of the preliminary plans submitted for an addition to the Rapids Tavern, two storeys in height and providing 22 living units, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of }~yor Miller and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and adopted, subject to submission of detailed plans and estimates and that the outside walls of the building be of fire-proof material. The City Clerk referred to the sunmmry of claims experience on the Comprehensive Liability Policy of the City of Niagara Falls, which was distributed to members of the Committee, so directed, at the last meeting and it was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Miller and Ald. Gregory that the sunmmry be tabled for one week. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED, 25th. January, 1960. Chairman of Finance. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 18th. January, 1960. The Committee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Conm~ittee. All Members of Council were present. ~is Worship, Mayor F~ller, presided. BY-LAW The following By-law was passe;d No. 5832 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that Ald. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Ald. Swayze that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Ald. Martin. Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Aid, Martin and Ald. McKinley. READ A/qD ADOPTED, 25th. January, 1960. Mayor. CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 18th. January, 1960. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, January 18th, 1960. All Members of the Con~nittee were present. His Worship, Mayor Miller, presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McCallum. READ AND ADOPTED, 25th. January, 1960. Chairman. a FOURTH. MEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 25th. January,1960. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, January 25th. 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 18 - Nijara Falls & District Labour Council - requesting permission to hold a carnival on Bridge St. grounds, Aug. 4th. to 6~h. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Aid. Morton that the communication be again tabled pending forthcoming meeting of Parks Committee with Labour Council officials on Jan. 26th. to discuss the operation of the carnival, SEE Report Number 19. The following Communications were presented; No. 28 - Canadian Legion, Branch 51 - invitation to Booster Night at Memorial Arena, Feb. 5th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the invitation be received and accepted and as many of the Members of Council as find it possible attend. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McCallum that the next five communications requesting proclamations be considered together. No. 29 - Minor Hockey Association - requesting proclamation re Minor Hockey Week in Canada, commencing January 23rd. No, 30 - March of Dimes o requesting proclamation re campaign, Jan. 25th.to Feb.lst. No. 31 - Electric Service League of Ontario - requesting proclamation re National Electrical Week in 1960, during week of Feb. 7-13, inclusive. No. 32 - Kinsmen Clubs - requesting proclamation of "Kin WeekV Feb. 14~h. to 20th. No. 33 - H. D. Rosberg - requesting proclamation of Brotherhood Week, commencing Feb. 21st. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the com- munication be received and filed and proclamations published, with the understanding that these will be joint proclamations with Stamford and Chippawa, where feasible. The City Clerk suggested that any requests for such proclamation should be forwarded to Council at least ten days or two weeks before the desired publication. No. 34 - K_inette Club - requesting permission to hold a Tag Day on Friday evening, May 6th. and Saturday, May 7th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and filed and the request be granted for the following week end, May 13th. 'and 14th, as the 'dateMay 7th. requested is already allocated to the C.G.I.T. No. 35 - B_9_y Scouts Association - requesting use of one of the fields at Oakes Park on May 28th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton that the com- munication be received and referred to the Arena, Parks and Recreation Committee for a report. No. 36 - Ni_~ara Falls Italia Soccer Club - requesting permission to use Oakes Park during forthcoming season. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and referred to the Arena, Parks and Recreation Con=nittee for a report. No. 37 - Niagara Falls Horticultural Society - requesting grant for 1960. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Ald. McCallum that the communication be received and referred to the Budget Committee for consideration when the Estimates are being prepared. No. 38 - Niagara District Airport Con~nission - requesting City to re-appoint Mr.W.J. McBurney, Q.C. to the Niagara District Airport Co:~nission. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Aid. McCallum that the communication be received and filed and the request be granted. SEE Resolution No.33 No. 39 - Messr~.__Hm~k__e~9_~.T__i~o~he . advising of unsatisfactory conditions created at their places of business, 1431-1435 Bridge Street, due to parking restrictions. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and referred to the Traffic Con~ittee for consideration and a report. No. 40 - ~tx ~9~in~e~s' Asspciat~on - resolution requesting Provincial Government to provide funds to complete work outlined in Needs Study Report re systems of roads. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Ald. McCallum that the communication be received and referred to the City Manager for a report. No. 41 - ~g~j. ~a!!s S.u~Lka~B994~ 9_~m!n_jss~on _ Annual Report for )'car 1959 and requesting grant from the City of Niagara Falls in the amount of $23,a90. It was ordered on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. McCallum that Mr. R~chard G. Silverlock, appointee of the City of Niagara Falls on this Commission, be given permission to address Council.~uestions were directed to him b\' the Members of Council, and it was pointed out by the speaker that although t~ere was adeficity in 1959, it will be absorbed and maintained at the same level as in 1959, He further advised that construction phase is pretty well restricted to the summer months. In answer to a query concerning a breakdown on tile sum of $50,000. for construction projects, Mr. Silverlock advised that the Construction Budget has not been drawn up yet as it could not be foretold at this point; it depends oll the condition of roads in the spring. The speaker advised that it was not a question of the need of that sum, but where it will be spent; advising that this amount will not be exceeded. It was then ordered on tbe motion of Aid, Martin and AId. McCallum that Council extend appreciation to Mr. Silverlock for his appearance at this meeting and for his explanations concerning the 1959 report. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Morton that the report be received and tabled for perusal of Council and referred to the Budget Committee for consideration when the Estimates are being prepared. No. 42 - FAl~j~A~Djjtr' a;oI - requesting City to act as host to one-day conference of the Welfare Officers' Association in April and provide the luncheon on that occasion. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Morton and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received and filed and the request granted. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 19 - Arena and Parks Committee - re request of N.F. and District Labour Council and advisln~'[~ ~B]~6 ~%'i]"B~iscussed with officials of Labour Council at a meeting on Jan. 26th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald, Morton that the report be received, noted and filed. SEE Communication 18. No. 20 - Manae~nt Committee - City Manager - requesting permission to visit Beaconsfield, que. to inspect plant in connection with new method used for disposal of sanitary sludge at sewage treatment plant. ORDERED on the motion of Aid.Gregory and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and permission granted and the necessary arrangements benmade for this proposed trip. No. 21 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Aid. Morton that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. No. 22 - Cit_XClerk - list of applications filed for 4 Nursing Home Licences, which have not been approved. The City Clerk reported verbally, advising that a meeting with the Inspectors concerned, was held during the past week and due to the recom- mendations contained in the reports of the Sanitary and Fire Inspectors, they do not approve of these licetees until such time as there is compliance with their'recom- mendations. The City Clerk suggested the granting of provisional licences with the understanding that the applicants comply with every one of the recommendations in the reports, with the exception of the installation of fire alarms, and a period of 12 months be allowed for securing these alarms. Ald. McKinley moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for a report. At this point the City Manager advised that he had sat in on the meeting of the Committee and was fully in accord witIx the recommendations made by the Mayor and Clerk, advising that any report he would submit would be Just repetitious of what has been said. The City Manager was of the opinion that these Homes must be restored to reasonable conditions for the safety of the inmates and suggested a three-month provisional period and that the installation of fire alarms be delayed for twelve months. The City Manager advised that the Department of Health will nmke regular inspections of these Homes every two weeks to see that some actionis being taken by the operators of these homes to comply with the recommendations of the Inspectors. The City Clerk stated that he fully realized the dire need of this type of operation in the City of Niagara Falls and wanted to avoid any possibility of closing them. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Ald. Martin that the report be received and filed and provisional licences be granted with the understanding that there is compliance with the recommendations of the Committee within the time limits prescribed. In connection with the adverse publicity which has been given in the press with reference to Council's denial of the use of the arena for a benefit game for a Stamford resident, who was injured while playing hockey in a game between Sudbury and Kitchener, in 1958, (see Report of January 18th, 1960, number 17) His Worship ~yor Miller was of the opinion that any communication addressed to a Committee of Council should be presented to Council first and then referred to the Committee concerned, and advised that he would like to see the Committee take this back for further study and submit a report to Council, advising what it would cost the City to allow the Arena to be used for this benefit game and also to ascertain whether there would be a night available for this game and also to find out if any organization would be willing to relinquish their scheduled time at the arena for such a worthy cause. Ald. McKinley, Chairman of the Arena Committee, advised that his Committee were aware of the contents of the letter received from Mr. Cushing, who requested permission to hold a benefit game, and that the letter had been discussed and there was no question that the writer was looking for a reduced rate. The Alderman was of the opinion that his committee would favourably consider and so recommend to Council, providing that it does not interfere with any schedule at the ~rena and providing that sufficient arrangements are made and that the regular rental fee as laid down by the Committee and adopted by Council, is paid. In answer to the query of Ald. Martin, concerning whether Stamford Arena had been approached for this benefit game, His Worship the Mayor advised that the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena was chosen due to the seating capacity of the City Arena being double to the Township Arena. Ald. Gregory was of the opinion that if the parties concerned still wanted to rent the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena for the purpose of the benefit game, they are still in a position to approach Council. RESOLUTIONS ThJ following Resolutions were passed; No. 33 - McKiNLEY ~ McCALLUM - RESOLVED that Mr. W. J. McBurney, Q.C. be appointed as the third representative of the Council of the City of Niagara Falls on the Niagara District Airport Connission, for the year 1960; and the Seal of the Gotpotation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. 'No. 34 - McKINleY - MORTON - RESOLVED that a communication be directed to Premier Leslie Frost, requesting advice as to whether further consideration has been given to the resolution with reference to the payment of educational grants, at least in part, early in the municipalfty's fiscal year; and a copy of the communicatfon be forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Association; and the 8eal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. BY-IAWS The followinS By-laws were passed; No. 5833 - To amend By-law Number 5283, being a by-law to license, regulate and goretel~ the owners of hairdressing establishments and for revoking any such licenc ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and AId. Gregory that Aid. McKinley he granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading, , Carried Unanimously, Third Reading - Aid. McCallum and AId. Martin. Carried Unanimously. No. 5834 - To allow an encroachment upon Magdalen Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. McKinley that Ald, Gregory be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously· Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Ald. McCallurn - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. White and Aid. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, let. February, 1960. Clerk FII~NCE MEETING Council Chamber, 25th, January, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on January 25th, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present. Ald. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $42,620.38 were approved by tile Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for Presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. McKinley. A communication from the Ontario Church Basketball Association requesting the City to purchase space in their forthcoming Year Book, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and referred to the C~airman of Finance,with power to act. The City Manager's report on the application of the British-American Oil Company, for a building permit to provide for the demolition of the existing service station and the erection of a new service station at 1713 Ferry Street, at an estimated cost of $20,000. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of His Worship Mayor Miller and - Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted and permit be issued. The City Manager's report on preliminary plans submitted by Messrs. Good, J.Rocco and V. Rocco, for the construction of ~ motel on Lots 2 and 3, on the south side of Ferry Street and on Lot 7, on the east side of Buchanan Avenue was presented. ORDERED on the motion of His Worship the Mayor and Ald. Martin that the report be received and the application be referred to the Property Comittee for consideration. The City Manager's report on the preliminary plans for alterations and improvements to the Imperial Hotel, at the corner of Bridge St. and Erie Ave. at an estimated cost of $40,000. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and the application be referred to the Property Conmittee for consideration. The subject of the flashing red arrow sign erected at the Cities Service Station on Victoria Avenue, at McDougal Crescent, was ordered referred to the Traffic Committee for a report, on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McCa 1 lum. RE,U) AND ADOPTED, 1st. February, 1960. Chairnmn of Finance. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. White that Rule 36 (2) of the Shanding Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. Morton and Aid. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. At this time the City Clerk reminded the Members of Council of the functions scheduled during this week, viz; United Appeal Dinner, to be held at the Sherton-Brock Hotel on Tuesday, Jan. 26th. at 6.30 p.m. - The Junior Chamber's "Civic Night" to be held on Wednesday, January 27th. at 7.15 p.m. at the Park ltotel - The joint meeting of the three councils to be held on Thursday, January 28th. at 7.30 p.m. at the City Hall. The City Clerk also reminded Aldermen Martin and White about the meeting of the Achievement Award Committee, scheduled £or Wednesday, January 27th. at 4 p.m. Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. McCallum and Ald. Gregory READ AND ADOPTED~ 1st. February, 1960, COUNCILMEETING Gouncil Chamber, 25th.January, 1960. The Committee re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All Members of Council were present. His Worship, Mayor Miller, presided. BY - LAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5835 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Aid. Martin that Aid.Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously. ,! FIFTH ~ETING Council Chamber, 28th. January, 1960. SPECIAL MEETING A joint meeting of the three Greater Niagara Area Councils was held in the Council Chamber at the City Hall, on the evening of January 28th, 1960, commencing at 7.30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing several problems which were of common interest to the three councils. Those present were, City of Niagara Falls, all members; To~mship of Stamford~. all members; Village of Chippawa, all members with the exception of Reeve John MacKenzie. His Worship Mayor Miller presided. Mayor Miller in opening the meeting briefly stated its purpose and pointed out to those present that the first item on the agenda for consideration was the brief which had recently been submitted to all three councils by the Chairman of the Industrial Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, in which four alternatives were set out as to what might be done with reference to industrial activity in the Greater Niagara Area. A prolonged discussion then ensued with reference to the alternatives suggested in the Industrial Committee's brief and reference was made to a period in the past when an Industrial Commissioner had been employed and the results obtained at that time, as well as the activities of the Industrial Committee of the Chamber. The figures, being suggested costs, as contained in the Industrial Cormnittee's brief were also discussed with enquiries as to how these amounts were arrived at, and the various aspects of obtaining or retaining industry in the area and what might be a form of inducement, all being of the opinion that industry was, of course, essential to the lifeblood of the area. Following the discussion it was ordered on the motion of Alderman Martin and Deputy Reeve Keighan that the heads of the three area municipalities establish a joint committee comprising, in each case, two elected members and one appointed official, to consider all phases of industrial promotion, finances, etc. for tile Greater Niagara Area and to report back to a joint meeting of the area councils. This motion was carried with Aldermen Morton and White, opposed. A communication was then read from the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews, copy of which had been forwarded to each of the three municipalities, in which they requested financial assistance toward their project of re-locating and rehabilitating a camp of refugees in Austria, the specific sum requested being $850. to be divided proportionately among the three municipalities. His Worship Mayor Miller in opening the discussion advocated that any available funds in the Greater Niagara Area, in his opinion, should be turned over to the United Appeal which served local Welfare needs and which had been unsuccessful in attaining its objectives in the recent campaign. Alderman White was in full accord with the suggestions voiced by the Mayor but during the discussion that then took place, it was apparent that particularly with reference to the Members from the Township of Stamford there was disagreement with reference to this opinion. Following the full discussion, it was ordered on the motion of Alderman McKinley and Councillor Charlebois that this joint meeting approve of the work contemplated by the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews, and advocate public support but that due to the rapidly mounting local needs for welfare purposes and the provisions of funds, it would not be possible in this instance to grant the request. This motion was carried by a vote of 10 to 6, those in opposition being Aldermen McCallum and Morton, Reeve Mitchelson, Deputy Reeve Keighan and Councillors Allan and MacBain. Prior to this action, Alderman Martin moved that the question be individually handled by each council, but he received no seconder. The connnunication from the Winter Employment Committee with reference to a further approach to ~ydro concerning the possible capping of the Hydro Canal and filling the area, was then considered, and following consideration it was ordered on the motion of Aldermen Gregory and McKinley that the heads of each of the three councils establish a joint committee to prepare a brief and arrange to approach the H.E.P.C. L~ of Ontario, with a view to obtaining further consideration. Carried Unanimously. In this In this connection it was suggested that the comnittee could comprise the representatives on the Employment Committee and the Engineers or some other official decided upon by the respective municipalities. Nis Worship, Mayor Niller, then referred to the action taken in theyear 1959 in setting up a joint comnittee for the purpose of considering miscellaneous grants which were common to the three municipalities and advocated similar action at this time and the suggestion was agreed to by Reeve Mitchelson and Deputy Reeve ltoward Clark that such a joint conmittee should have the same personnel as functiooed in 1959. Alderman Martin, Chairman of the Achievement Award Conm~ittee, then reported in some detail to the assembled councils as to what progress had been made, advising of the date for such function, namely, Friday, February 12th. at the Sheraton-Brock }lotel and suggested that if there was knowledge of any eligible person who has been overlooked, that this knowledge be made known to the respective Clerks, Reeve Mitchelson then advised that the Township of Stamford would be hose to the assembled group following adjournment and expressed his appreciation to Mayor Miller for the efficient way ia which tile joint meeting had been haudled. There being no further business, it was ordered on the motjoe of Alderman McCallum and Gregory that the Councils adjourn. READ AND ADOPTED, 1st. February, 1960. Mayor. SIXTH MEETING Council Chamber, lst.February, 1960. REGUL~I ~ETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on ~bnday, February 1st. 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Alderman McCallum. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous regular and special meetings, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. White. CO~MUNICATIONS Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 8 - Br~o~Fjg~99d~pprnett' - request on behalf of proprietors of Alamo Motel for parking meters to be placed on Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on tbe motion of Ald. White and Aid. Gregory that the communication be received and filed and the report of tile Traffic Committee be adopted. SEE Report No. 23. No. 18 - Niagara Falls & District Labour Council - requesting use of Bridge Street grounds for carhival. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and filed and the report of the Arena and Parks Com- mittee be adopted. SEE Report No. 24. No. 39 - R.W.Hawker and Jobn R. Titcombs - objecting to parking restrictions on Bridge Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Sx~ayze that the com- munication be received and filed and the report of the Traffic Committee be adopted. SEE Report No.,Z5. The following Communications were presented; No. 43 - Greater Niagara Victorian Order of Nurses - invitation to visit new office. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed, the invitation accepted and as many members of Council as possible attend. No. 44 -Kinette Club - requesting permission to hold tag day. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Aid. Gregory that the communication be received and filed and permission granted. No. 45 - The Boy~Scouts Association - requesting proclamation - Boy Scout Week. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Martin that the communication be received and filed and the proclamation issued. No. 46 - Niagara Falls Junior Chamber of Commerce - requesting proclamation - Young Man of the Year Award. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and filed and the proclamation issued. No. 47 - Welland County Juvenile and Family Court Probation Office - Report for the year 1959. ORDERED on tile motion o£ Aldo Gregory and Ald. Swayse that the report be received and filed. No. 48 - N__ia~L~ Falls and Suburban Area Planning Board - 1959 Report and Budget Estimates for year 1960. ORDERED on the motion of Al~..Martin and Ald, Morton that the report be received and referred to the next joint meeting of the three Councils. No. 49 - Committee o_f Adjustment - Budget requirements for the yesr 1960, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. Gregory that the cantoran|cat|on be received and referred to the Budget Committee. No. 50 - Ontario Traffic Conference - re 1960 ~ embership ............ ha~' ~lembership be maintained ORDERED ~}n the motion of · Aid. Morton and Ald. Martin ~ in the Conference and the membership fee of $25.O0 be forwarded. ' |il I No. 51 - ~e~pr Niagara Association for Retarded Children - Council to discuss gra~t ~0r ~60.' '~RDERED ~n [he m0ti~n of requesting nicering with Aid. M~rC'in and Aid. McKinley that the conm~unication be received and Miss Newson be advised that she may appear before Council at any Meeting prior to the Budget Heeting. No. 52 - Fi~'e Marshal _ advising Chat Niagara Falls Fire Department received ilo,~ourable Mention in Fire Preventjoe Week Contest. ORDERED on the motioz~ of ~ld. McKinley and Aid. Swayze that a copy of this letter be forwarded Co the Fire Chief and also a tettcr of congratulations to the Department from the City Cou~lcil. No 53 Uclland C ' , ' "- -- ~un~Y, Fr~atj0n O.ffic~r - requcst-ing use of room in Pol~ce lead,uartcrs. ORDERED on the mot~on of Ald. Martin and '.ld. Uhite tha~ the conun~ 'c ~~ -~-'. ,-~ and referred to the Property Co~nittee for a report. tn~ at_on be ~ccc~x~d No. 54 - Greater Niagara United Xppeal - requcstin~ Council to discoura~u financiaJ appeals during the month of October. ORDERED on the mokiou of '~]d. Gre~Gory and Xld. Morton that the communication be received and referred to the ae:-;t joint meeting of the three municipalities. No. 55 - George Bukator, M. L..\. - requesting/nformatioe rc payment of taxes b2· Provincial'bo~rnm~t.~RD~kD' ~'n the motion of Aid. White and .'~ld. gwayze that rhc. conm~unication bc received sad that all information be made available to Mr. Eukator so that he may bring this problem to the floor of the Legislature. No. 56 - Greater Niagara Chamber of Conm~ercc - request|he nmnes of Council members on the motion of Aid. McKinleF and Ald. Morton tlrat the conenun|cat|on be received and referred to His Uorship the Mayor, the City Manager and City Clerk to allot the meetiugs and advise the members accordingly. .REPORTS The following rcp__orts were presente_d.L No. 23 - Traffic Caram|tree - re request from the Alamo Motel for [~arking restrictions on Victor{~ -~v~h~'~BE~ED on tile motion of Ald. White and AId Gregory Cba~ the report be received and adopted. ' No. 24 - ~-F. na ~d P~rks Co~ittee - reconunending that ermission ..... ~ Niagara Falls ~n~bis~i~'~aB~hr"~0uncil to use F be oranted to th~ ~ tile r ' B xdgc S~rect grounds for a carnival. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McKinley that ~bc report be received and adopted, it being understood that the recommendation as contained in the las~ par~Sraph of the report referred to outside carnivals only, No. 25 - Traffic Co~ittee - recommendation re p~rking on Bridge ~Crcct bctwcee Stanley and Homewood. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Swayze tha~ the report be received and adopted. No. 26 - Managament Co~ittee - re inspection of Sewage Trca~mcot Pl~n~ a~ Beacons field, Quebec. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. White that the report be received and filed. No. 27 - Management Committee - recommending payment of two invoices to William Mercer Company, Ltd. ORDERED on tWO'motion of Aldo Morton and Aid Martin that the report be received and adopted. No. 28 - Negotiations Conm~ittee - re meeting with Fire Fighters' \ssociation, Local 528, ORDE~b on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. White that the report be received and filed. No. 29 - NeJottations Committe~ - re meeting with Niagara Falls Civic Emgployecs' , Federal Union, Local 133. ORD'ERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald, White that the report be received and filed. No. 30 - Tr~affic Committee - recommending that an estimate of the cost of widening Bridge Street, between Victoria Avenue and Stanley Avenue be prepared. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton that the report be received.and adopted. No. 31 - ManaBement Conm~ittee - recommending that Mr. Roy Criger be permitted to retire. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. No. 32 - Ci_~ll Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Morton that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed; No. 35 - ~fORTON - GREGOR~Y - RESOLVED that His Worship the Mayor advise |be Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce that this Council is in accord ~.:ith the suggestion that Niagara Falls be considered as a location for the proposed ~ntario Police College, and that he is prepared to set up a Committee immediately, if necessary, to assist the Chamber in this connection; and tbe Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 36 - GREGORY - SNAYZE - RESOLVED that |be method of ploughing snow to the centre of the road instead of to the sides be given a trial on Victoria Avenue following the next fall of snow; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affi:{ed. Carried. (AId. Martin and AId. White-contrary). MISCELLANEOUS Ald. Martin requested the Traffic Committee to check conditions on the cast side of Main Street between the driveways of Loblaw's parking lot, his opinion being that parking should be prohibited in this area. His Worship the Mayor read a letter received by the Chamber of Conmerce from Magistrate Johnstone L. Roberrs regarding the possibility of locating the proposed Ontario Police College in this area. The members of Council were in accord with the suggestion and requested the Mayor to so advise Mr. ~rie. SEE Resolution No.35. His Worship the Mayor advised Council that he had appointed Ald. Gregory, Ald. Swayze and the City Manager as a Cormmittee to work with similar committees of the other Councils with reference to the brief from the Industrial Committee of the Chamber of Commerce; Ald. Martin, Ald. White and the City Manager had been appointed to deal with the possible capping of the Hydro Canal; and Ald. McKinley and the City Clerk had been appointed to deal with miscellaneous grants common to the three municipalities. His Worship the Mayor referred to the method of snow removal on St.Clair Avenue from Queen Street to Simcoe Street, that is, ploughing the snow to the centre of the street, and felt that it should be given a trial on the main streets oFthe City. Ald. Gregory concurred in this opinion. The City Manager, however, was of the opinion that this method would not prove satisfactory. SEE Resolution N0.36. Ald. Morton queried as to whether any information was available regarding the bus system, but was advised by members of the Committee that this matter was still in the exploratory stages. Council adjourned to tile Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald, Martin and Aid. Gregory. READ AND ADOPTED, 8th. February, 1960. Clerk "' ~ .... FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, lst.Fcbruary, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on February 1st, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee x:ere present, with the exception of Aid. McCallurn. Ald. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $51,755.86 were approved by the Committee, The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. McKinley. The Conm~ittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED 8th. February, 1960. , Chairman of Finance. COUNCIL blEETING Council Cbamber, lot.February, 1960. The Committee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All ~lembers of Council were present, with the exception of Ald. McCallurn, ltis Worship Mayor Miller presided. BY-LAW The following _By-law was passed; No. 5836 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Martin that Ald. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing tile by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. White that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried -Ald. Martin,contrary. (Ald. Martin objected to the payment at this time of Voucher No. 193 to the Ontario Roofing & Insulation Company). Third Reading - Aid. Morton and Aid. White. Carried - AId. Martin,contrary. Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. White. READ AND ADOPTED 8th. February, 1960. , Clerk Mayor. SEVEnFUll MEETING Council Chatlbcr, $gh.February, 1960. REGULAR 1,UEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p,m. on Monday, February 8tlu 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance, All Members of Council were present, The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald, White. Laid over from the gr_eyio_u_s__m_e_e_tinll No. 53 - Probation Officer - requesting advice as to whether office formerly used by time Civil Defence in the Police building, could be utilized for the purpose oZ the Juvenile and Family Court. ORDERED on the motioe of Aid. Morton and 'rid. White that the comunication be received and filed aud the office space be made awtilablc at a monthly rental of $35. TIle followin~g. Communications were presented; No. 57 - Kiwjp, i:s_._Clu~ of Niagara Falls - invitation to Civic Day luncbeon on Feb.19th. ORDERED on the motion of .lid. Morton and .\ld. Gregory that the invitation be received, - accepted and as many of the Members of Council as find it possible, attend. No. 58 - Pep_t,..Pj_an_n~iJ~_~_Dgvelgp~me~n.t..- invitation to Nunicipal Industrial (Round Table) ~, on Feb.18th. in Welland, Ont. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. liartin and Aid. l.:hite that the invitation be received, accepted and the two representatives of Council on the Chamber's Industrial Connnittee, attend if possible. No. 59 - ~_a_lv__at_i?_.n_ .3_r_m_y.. - requesting grant for 1960. ORDERED on the motion of ,'lid. White and Aid. Morton that tile conm~unicagion be received and referred to the Budget Conm~ittee for consideration when the Estimates are being prepared. No. 60 - N~a&arj_~Jgp~or_~j_bj%ji__t~iE~,s - requesting increase in 1960 grant. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. Morton that the cotmmunication be received and referred to the Budget Conm~ittee for consideration wixen the Estimates are being prepared. No. 61 - ~i,_a.ga_,raJ_a!.l_s.~F_i_r_e_pe__p_t~.' _B_unJ~_cE,s' - requesting an increase ie pay rate. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. White that the conm~unication be received aud referred to tile Negotiating Conrad|tree. No. 62 -Ontario School Trustees' and Ratepayer~s~' f_ ks_s.p,_c_i~_ti~on_- forthcoming convention. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the conununi- cation be received and filed. No. 63 - N_~_agara German-Canadian Soccer Club - requesting use of Oakes Park during coming season, ORDERED on the motion of AId. Nhite and Aid. Morton that the com- munication be received and referred to tile Parks and Recreation Conrad|tree for a ~epor t. No. 64 - pJi___lyJ_y_Association of Canada - re adoption of Daylight Saving Time. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. Morton that the conmmnication be received and the period of Daylight Saving Time be adopted as outlined in the conmunication and the Railway Association be advised accordingly. No. 65 - Bredtrick and Burnett - req. amendment to By-law 5149 to permit the erection of a motel at ~i6~h-west,..corner ~of Murray Street and Stanley Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McCallum and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and referred to tile Property Conunittee for a report. No. 66 - Mrs. Edward Allan and Alexander Allan - requesting establishment of "Two-bour Parking" on the west side of Ellen ~Yve. at the Walnut Street end. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and AId. Swayze tbat tbe communication be received and referred to the Traffic Committee for a report. REPORTS The followingR__R_e_ports were presented; No. 33 - PropJ!t~l Committee - reconmxending that office space be nude available to the Juvenile and Family Court Officers and Probation Department, at a monthly rental of $35. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. ~Drton and Aid. White that the ~oport be received and adopted. $_BEJ~mmunictagi~n_~3-. No. 34 - q~cr - report, to revise the method in use for snow removal on Victoria Avenue. It was moved by Ald.iWhitc that Resolution Number 36, passed at the previous meeting of Council, be rescinded. This motion was seconded by AId, Martin, This motion was defeated by a vote of 4 to 3, the vote being, Aye -Aid.White,Martin, McCallum; Maya, AId. Morton, Gregory~ Swayze and McKinley · It was then moved by Aid. Gregory and Aid. Swayze that tile report of the City Manager be received and filed and the City Manager be empowered to barricade if he deemed it advisable, for the protection of the general public, Carried by a vote of 4 to 3, those opposed were Aid. White, Martin, and McCallum. Prior to this action, a discussion took place during which the City Manager voiced his objections to the operation of snow plougbs against traffic on Victoria Avenue, one of the heaviest travelled streets in the City. He stated that if this proposition was favoured by Council, then it would be necessary to purchase a grader with a reversible blade, Re also pointed out that the only safe way for the men working in such a manner would be, to barricade the area. The City Manager expressed the desire that direct instructions be issued by Council as to whether barricades would be used or note. Mr. H. Laur, Street Superintendent, then addressed Council, on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Morton. He expressed complete agreement with the City Manager's report, being of the opinion that in order to have safe operation, area should be completely barricaded from traffic. With reference to the possibility of clearing the snow in the early morning hours, the Street Superintendent advised that this might be satisfactory but |he rate of pay at time and a half would add to the cost of such operation. He then outlined the method of operation necessary by the tractors and road plough to pick up snow ploughed to the centre of the road instead of to the sides. His Worship the Mayor questioned the necessity of barricading the intersections and referred to the fact that the City has insurance but doubted that the City or any member of the staff would be liable, and stressed the fact that tile method of ploughing snow to the centre of the road has not yet been given a trial. Mr. S. R. Price, City Engineer, was then permitted to speak, on the motion of Aid. Martin and Ald. Gregory. He referred to the method of clearing snow in the City of Eelicy|lie, advising that the situation was different in many ways to that of the City of Niagara Falls. He advised that there is only one main street which parallels tile river; that there are no roadways other than alle~ays and on the other side of the street only one intersection. They had one grader which could be used on this operation and the work was done at midnight. The men were called out, the read was barricaded from one end of the intersection mentioned and cars were warned to keep off the street. The ~ity Engineer contended that the subject of snow removal in Niagara Falls was quite different from that of Belleville. Aid. MoCallum queried whether any comparable estimates had been worked out w~th or without the barricades. Ald. Martin was of the. opinion that if a trial period was carried on, it would be necessary to change over the equipment so the plough would be operating on the right ~ide of tile street. .. L No. 35 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. Hotton that the report be received and adopted and licences issued aooordingly. - ' 355 \Jljnj;Ak njP~oljyr Ald. Hart|n, Chairnlan of the Equipment Conunitt~e, reported vcrball~ at this time on the motor of the Elgio Street SLiceper L!~ich i~s in bad condition. i!c that the equipment bad been purchased in 1~50 and a~ the r~t~r had bccn ovcrhau} t~Hcc, it is doubtful if a motor overhaul would be satinfactor.'. He forther advised that quotations had been received from two firms and the K.uipmcnt Connnittcc, after full consideration, were rccon~cnding the percllase of a net' motor from NL:xgara Motive, at a quotation of $1,100,62. ORDERED on the motion of '.ld. N.xr~in and White that the verbal report b9 received and the rcconnncndation bc adopted. His Worship Mayor MY ller referred to tile conununication received fron,, tile Greater Niagara Chamber of Conmlerce, requesting names of Council Hemhers who t~ill attend the Directors' Meetings and advised tbat the matter bavin~ bccn considered by himself, the City Manager and the City Clerk, the following members were being designated to attend: Alderman White .~lderman Morton Alderman Gregory Alderman Martin Alderman McKinley February 17th. Harch 16th, April 20th. May 18th. June 15th. SEE Comnlunication Ikmlbcr 56. [~%ipD' of Fcbruarv 1st. His Worship the Nayor also referred to the resolution passed at the previous meeting of Council to the effect that the Chamber of Conlmcrce be advised that Council is in accord with suggestion that this City be considered as a location for the proposed Ontario Police College; in connection with the setting up of a committee to assist the Chamber of Conmlerce to deal with this subject. Mayor Miller designated Alderman McCallurn to attend the joint meeting of the committee, to be held at 4 p.m. on February lOth. along with the City Naeagcr and the Mayor. BY-LAWS The follox.;in3_pl-law was present_edj No. 5837 - To authorize the construction of watermains on Si:cth .lyehue, tliram Street and Third Avenue; and sewers on Second Avenue. ORDERED tile motion of Aid. White and Aid. Gregory that A]d. Horton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-lax, be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on tile motion of AId. Morton and AId. McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Tbe following__Bv~_-jax._!~wa~ass__e_d.;_ No. 5838 - To authorize the execution of a deed. ORDERED on tbe motion of AId. McKinley and .\ld. Swayzc that Aid. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given tile 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Aid. McCallurn that Rule 36 (2) of tile Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and tile by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously, Third Reading - Aid. Morton and Aid. HcKinley - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. McCallurn. READ AND ADOPTED, 15th. February, 1960. FINANCE ~ETING Council Chamber, 8th .February, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on February 8th, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Conm~ittee were present. Aid. Morton, 'Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $48,725.23 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald, McKinley and AId. Martin. The property Committee's report on their inspection of the Imperial Hotel and Louis' Restaurant, for which an application had been made for alterations in order to comply with the requirements of the City building by-laws and of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of His Worship Mayor Miller and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted and alterations as proposed, be approved, The Property Con~ittee's report on their consideration of the application of Nessrs. D. Good, J. Rocco and V. Rocco, for construction of a motel, was presented for consideration. The Conm~itten recommended that By-law 5149 be amended to permit the operation of a motel on Lots 2 and 3 on Ferry Street and on Lot 7 on Buchanan Avenue; having in mind that all structures will be erected on Lots 2 and 3 which are in the Commercial Area and Lot 7 will only be utilized for the parking of vehicles using the motel. The Committee desired it also to be understood that no construction of any portion of the motel buildings will be in the rear of Lot No. 1 at the corner of Ferry St. and Buchanan Ave. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald. McCallum that the report and reconm~endation be received and adopted. Carried, with Alderman Martin,contrary. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Aid.Gregory and Ald. Swayze.. READ AND ADOPTED, 15th. February, 1960. Clef[{ Chairman of Finance. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 8th. Fobruary, 1960. The Conm~ittee re-assembled at the close of the re~qular Council aed Finance Meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounu.s ;~pprovud by the Cormnittee. All Members of Council were present. Ills Uorship, Mayor Miller,presided. By-LA{:~ T_he_ fo_llo~<~])S_ _By-law_ ~,,~ pas_scdj No. 5839 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Aid. Gregory that Aid. ~Iorton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be Eiven the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and lid. GregorI that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be tcmporarily suspended and the hy-iaw be giveu the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. Morton and AId. McCallumo Carried Unanimously. BLANKET POSITION BOND The City Clerk advised that in accordance with The 1.Iunicipal .~ct, Council ~.:as beiag advised that the time had now arrived when the Blanket Positiou Bond was to be filed in Welland aud requested approval of this action. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. Morton that the Blanket Position Bond bc fi!cd in the Crot:n Attorney's Office in Welland, to conform with the requireroosts of The Municipal act. Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Ald. hlhitc aud .'lid. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 15th. February, 1960. CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 8th. February, 1960. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings ou Monday, February 8th, 1960.. All Members of the Con~ittee were present. His Worship, Mayor ~ller,presidcd as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Swayzc. READ AND ADOPTED 15th. February, 1960. Chairman. EIGHTH MEETING Council Chamber, tSth. February, t960. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.gO p.m, on ~londa'.', February 15th. 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. .'.,11 ~.~cmbcrs of Council ~:crc present. The Council, having received and read the l~inutcs of the previous mckting, adopted these on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. Mortou. TENDERS Tenders bad been called for the sale of City of 1~iagara Falls debcnturcs in the amount of $474,464. and it was ordered on the motion of '~ld. b:cKinleI and Aid. McCallurn that the tenders received, be opened, intiallcd by llis horship the Mayor and tabulated. Following tabulation and the verbal report of tbc Cit.v Manager, it t?s ordered on tbe motion of AId. Morton and '~ld. Gregory that the tender of Gairdncr, Son and Co. Ltd. be accepted at the price of 97.31, debentures to carry a 6% coupon, Carried Unanimously. CO~iUNICATIONS Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 65 - Broderick and Burnett - requesting amendment to By-law No. 5149 to permit the erection of a motel at the north-west corner of Stanley and Murray. ORDERED on the motion of \ld. Morton and Aid. Gregory that the communication be received and filed and the report of the Property Conunittec be adopted, Carried Unanimously. It was further ordered on the motion the motion of Aid. Morton and Ald. Gregory that tbc Area Planning Board be requested to give consideration to the desirability of re- zoning Stanley Avenue, from Ferry Street to Murray Street as a Comncrcial Area. Carried, with Aid. Martin and McCallum opposed. SEE R~!port Number 36. The following Con~nunications were l>rescntcd; No. 67 - ~Jqp§F.s.._tt~y_k~_r a__nd T___itjg_m~b_e - appreciation for Council's action in providing one-hour parking signs outside business establishments. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and AId. White that the connnunication be received, noted and filed. No. 68 - l_.!~lp_l_e~ _S_t~_e~._Homej_n_d__S~c|~op_l_~A_s_soc_i~_t.i~ - appreciation of demonstratioa of fire safety by two City firemen. ORDERED on the motion of Aid, Morton and Ald. Mc- Callum that the cormaunication be received and filed and a cop)! of the same be for- warded to the Fire Department for their information. No. 69 - Greater Niagara United ;__XI~j~_e~a_l - requesting grant for 1960. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Aid. Swayze thht the communication be received and referred to the Budget Committee for consideration when the Estimates are being prepared and also referred for consideration at the joint meeting of the three councils, No. 70 - Greater Niagara Chamber of Colmn_e~_c_e - advising of meeting to be held on Feb. 24th. at 2.30 p.m. in the Main St. Public Library building, re discussion on duty free store in this area; and requesting delegates from Council to be present. ORDERED on the motion of Aid, McKinley and Aid, McCallurn that the conmmnication be received and referred to Uis Worship Mayor Miller to appoint a conm~ittee to attend this meeting. No. 71 - Village of Chippawa - resolution to petition Provincial Government to provide permissive legislation to fix municipal assessments and/or taxes for pensioners and those on fixed incomes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, White aud Ald. McKiuley that the resolution be received and referred to the City Manager for a report. No. 72 - Mr. Paul Alto - requesting amendment to Zoning By-lay:, to permit operation of a funeral home on North Main Street. On the motion of Aid. McCallum and AId. McKinley, Mr. Alto was permitted to speak and he expressed his opinion with reference to the probability of the development of that portion of North Main Street from Summer Street to North Street much faster than the upper end of the street, which is already conmmrcial. ORDERED on the slot|on of Aid. t|cKinley and lld. 14orton that the com- munication be received and referred to the Area Planning Board for their advice asto whether the Board would consider the desirability of making the requested change in t|lat area. SEE Report No, 37. No. 73 - Local tlydro Commission - Street lighting proposal for 1960. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the communication bc received and the report as outlined for the year 1960 be approved. No. 74 - S~.~\n~n,'_s~S~j~n~,pjn.~ - requesting grant for 1960. ORDERED on tile motion of Ald. White and AId. Gregory that tile con~unication be received and referred to the Budget Conmlittee for consideration when the Estimates are being prepared. REPORTS The following Reports were presentedL No. 36 - ?79p~7~,~Co~n!n_!tt~,e_e - reconmending necessary action be taken to have the area wilere it is proposed to erect a'motel at the intersection of Stanley Avenue and Murray Street, zoned for motel use and by-law number 5149 amended accordingly. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and AId. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. SEE Communication 65. No. 37 - F7o~!Le_r~l_C_o~mnL~t_eg - recommending that Part of Lots 9 and 10, on North Main Street, between Summer Street and North Street, should not be re-zoned as Comnercial Area at tile present time. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. Morton that the report be received and filed. SEE Conmunication 72. No. 38 - Bus Transportation Conunittee - report on Meeting held on Feb.9th.ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Aid. Morton that the report be received and filed. No, 39 - Traffic Coramittee - four reconmendations. ORDERED on tile 'motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. Martin that the report be received and adopted. No. 40 - Niagara Falls Fire pe~p_artmen!, Chief Wade. - Aunual Report and recommen- dations. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Swayze that the Annual Report be received and filed and tile Chief and his Department be conanended for tile work accomplished in 1959; and the recommendations of the Chief be referred to the City Manager for consideration by respective conm~ittees involved and submission Of a report back to Council. No. 41 - Ci~_ Clerk - report of Conference held on Feb. 8th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and adopted. No. 42 - C__it~yClerk - reconmending issuance of licenets. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that tile report be received and adopted and licenets issued accordingly. No. 43 - Joint Committee on Establishment of Police Colle~e~tp~G!fl_a~er Niagara Area - report of meeting held on Feb.lOth. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and filed. No. 44 - Committee ~JLppi__nted to discuss communication from Chamber of Conmerce - re industrial promotion, report of meeting held on Feb.12th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and filed. No. 45 - City Clerk - application for a Nursing Home at 972 Jepson Street. In connection with this application the City Clerk reported verbally on the difficulty encountered with the present licensed operator, who has now left the municipality and the home without proper supervision. He advised that the Medical Officer of Health picked up the licenee as he would not condone the premises being utilized in such a manner. The City Clerk also advised that the new applicant has offered to operate the Nursing Home in question and suggested that Council might consider officially revoking the licenee issued to Mrs. Marion Skerry and granting a provisional licenee to Mrs. Mary Campigotto. ORDERED on ~hz. motion of AId.Harris and Aid. McCallurn that the Clerk's report be received and filed and Chac a provisional licenee be granted to Mrs. Mary Campigotto for the! operation of a nursing home at 972 Jcpson ,'jtreet, subject to conditions imposed' in similar cases. ~;E~ R.c_sphLt.i_o1 Np_..37,. .R_E.S 0~L U__T_I.Q. N~S TIle following4 Resolutions ~.:ere p_~ls_sc__d; No, 37 ' t'j-~AP'--TI--~{ '.-Mc_CALI2ULI - RESOLVED that tile provisional tic!~nce previousl\ granted to Mrs. Marion Skerry for the operation of a nursing bonle at 972 ,lcp~on Street be hereby revoke~; and the Seal of the Corporation be hercto affi:ccd. Carried Unaaimousl,, No. 38 - M_qCA_LL_UM .- ~cKINLEY - RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of Council be held at 9 A.H. on Sat~r~hy, February 2Oth; and the meet|n,; scheduled for 1~ouclay, February 22rid. be cancelled; and the Seal of the Corporatioa be hereto affixed. (,kid .Morton-Contrary). -C c~ f !_i_.e.c! _ A previous motion by Aid, Morton that tile next regular meeting be held on Fridav evening, conmmncing at 7 p.m. February 19th; was not seconded. ' No. 39 ' I'h_XBTI.N_,i, _GR_EGO~RY - RESOLVED that tile Council of the Corporation of tile City of Niagara Falls petition the Department of lliglu.:ays for tile Province of Ontario for the Statutory Grant under Tile llighway Improvement Act on expenditures made during tile 5'ear 1959; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Usasin ous 1 \' No. 40 - !.[c_KI~_E_Y. ?_ ~I/~R.T_I.~ - RESOLVED that a lettel' of congratulations be fon:.-!rdcd to Detective Thomas Keep, of the Niagara Falls Police Department, for his achieveinel~t in winning the Young Man of the Year Award, sponsored bZ,' the Niagara Falls Junior Chamber of Coxmerce, recently; and the Seal of the Corporation be bereto affixed. Carried Unanimousiv At this time, His Worship Mayor billlet referred to the many tCleD 1one calls he has received, favourably conmmnting on the very fine way the civic employees removed the snow for traffic, during the recent snow storm. His Worship also expressed appreciation for the trial period of centrc of the road snow removal being carried on on Victoria Avenue, sta~ing that it was too soon to ascertain whether such operation will be advaatagcous. Alderman Gregory queried when the second phase of the Merger Survey repor~ may be expected, being of the opinion that some of the decisions which Council will have to make will depend on the report and the City Manager advised that he would instruct the Secretary of the Merger Survey Co~ittee to contact Deacon~ Arnett and Murray to ascertain what progress is being made. BY-LAW TIle following_B~_-law was passed. No. 5840 - To grant a retirement allo~:auce to a muuicipal employee. ORDERED on tile motion of Ald. Martin and AId. McKinley that :\ld. Morton be granted the privilege of introduciag the by-law and tile by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on tile motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be teml}orarily suspended and.the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously, Third Reading -Ald. Morton and AId. McCallum - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Aid. Martin and Ald. 1.lcKinley. READ Ah~ ADOPTED, 2Orb. February, 1960. Mayor. FINANCE ~ETING Council ChambeV, 15th. February, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on February 15th, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Conmittcc were present. Ald, Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $175,522.81 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. McCallum. The communication from the British-Canadian Veterans for a building permit to extend their cloakroom at 1060 Magdalcn Street, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of His Worship Mayor Miller and Aid.Gregory that the application be received and referred to the Property Committee for consideration and a report. The City Manager's report on the application of Barnes' Electric Limited, for a permit to erect a plastic, illuminated sign at 1024 Stamford St. at an estimated cost of $100. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted and permit issued, The City Manager's report on the application of Dominion Tire Stores for a permit to erect a plastic, illuminated signat 737 Victoria Avenue, at an estimated cost of $600. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of His Worship the Mayor and Aid. Swayze that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. TIle City Manager's report on Combined Developments' application for permission to erect an illuminated plastic facer sign at 1037 Centre Street, at an estimated cost of $175. was presented for consideration. ORDERED onthe motion of Ald. Martin and Ald, Gregory-that the report be received and adopted and permit issued, The City Mariagerms report on the application of Jos. ~retta for a building permit to erect a one-storey concrete block addition at the rear of the existing store at 1429 MacDonald Avenue, at an estimated cost of $3,500. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The Committee arose and reported to Council on tile motion of Ald. I,!cKintcy and Ald. McC a 11 urn. READ AND ADOPTED, 20th. February, 1960. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chanlber, 15oh. February, 1960. The Conrad|tree re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approvcd by tbc Conduittee. All Members of Council were present. Ilis Worship, Mayor Hillcr, presided. BY -LAW The followin_guzB~y-law was passed; No. 5841 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. l.!hitc and AId. Gregory that Aid, I!orton be granted tbc privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Horton and Aid. |.lcKinlcy that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-laL be given the sccosd reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Gregory and AId. Morton - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to Conference om tile motion of Ald.. Martin and Aid, McCallurn. READ AND ADOPTED 20th. EebrU~ry,,.1960. Clerk ' COnfERENCE Council Chamber, 15th.Fcbruary,1960. The Conference Conm~ittee of tbc City Council assembled at the close of tbe regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, February 15th, 1960. All Members of the Conunittee were present. tlis Worship, Mayor Miller, presided as Chairman. After consideration of tile items presented to them, the Conm~ittee adjourned on the motion of Aid. ~.Iattin and Aid. White READ Ai~ ADOPTED, Clerk 365 NINTH MEETING Council Chal!lber, 20th. February, 1960. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 9.00 A.M. on ~acurday, Fcbruar;' 20th. 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All llcmbcr~ o~ Council were present, ~.:ith tile exception of Aldermen Morton and Uh! to. The Ceuncj 1, having received aed read the minutes of the previous met|lug, adopted these on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. Gregory. DEPUTATION A delegation was present at the meeting froln the_' Salvation :\rlny nud ] t uas ordered on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. Swayze that they be beard. Previous to their remarks the City Cleric read a conm~unication from Brigadier Harold Chapman, Campaign Organizer, in which he outlined the proposal to conduct a campaign for Capital Funds during May, with an objective of $105,000. to help wi th the expenditures of renovations to the former Hospital Building into a Home for E]dcrl: Citizens, said costs having been far in excess of tile original estimates and for which there is now a deficit of $250,000. Brigadier Hill theu spoke and referred to a statement ~.;hicb had been prepared in connection with Grace Haven Home and Hospital, covering expenses for 1959. He referred to the letter already received by Council requesting a grant for 1960, but he stressed the increased costs over previous years and requested that a grant be made of at least fifty percent of the cost of care received by local recipients from Niagara Falls. His Worship Mayor Miller advised that this matter bad already been referred to the Budget Committee for consideration. Remarks were then made by Major Bruce in connection v~ith the Salvation Army's request for a grant from the City of Niagara Falls fn tbe amount of $25,000. towards the Capital Appeal for Funds, which will be made during the month of May. He referred to requests which have been made to Stamford, Welland and Lincoln counties in this regard. His Worship Mayor Niller queried the reason for reqnesting the largest grant from Niagara Falls, and was advised by Brigadier Hill that it is expected that the majority of cases will come from the City. Following further discussion, Aid. Martin requested a breakdown bc submitted on'=th~ p~esent patients at the Home concerning whether or not they have means and where they come from Mayor Miller then thanked the delegation for their preseuce at the council meeting and advised that both requests will be dealt with when the Budget Estimates are being considered. SEE Connnunication No.75. COmmUNICATIONS Laid over from a previous meetinJK No. 66. - Mrs. Edward Allan and Alexander Allan - requesting |'Two-hour" parking on west side of Ellen Avenue at Walnut Street end. ORDERED on tile motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. Swayze that tile communication be received and filed aad the request granted. SEE R_~port Number 46. The following Communications were presented; No. 75 - Campj~.Rn qFgan~Salvation Army - requesting grant of $25,000. towards Capital Appeal. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and AId. Martin that the communication be received and referred to the Budget Gonmittee for consideration when the Estimates are being prepared. No. 76 - Can~adian~L~io~n_~occer Club - requesting use of Oakes Paris for forth- coming league games. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Martin that the communication be received and referred to tile Parks and Recreation Committee for a report. ~o. 77 - Premier Frost's Executive Officer - acknowledging our letter re query as to resolution of tile City re educational grants. The City Clerk advised Council that this letter was in answer to our query as to what had been done in connection with montbly payments on Board of Education grants. ORDERED on the motion o£ Ald. McKinley and Swayze that the communication be received and filed. No. 78 - Greater Niagara Committee for World Refugee Year - requesting permission to conduc~'t~'da~ o'~'1~aY 26, 27 and 28th. ORDER"ED o~'~'thc motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and filed and permission be granted for May 27th. and 28th. and Council at a later date study a time limit which should be allowed for the holding o£ tag days. No. 79 - A.N~!er H_~B~ School, Student Council - appreciation for educational and informative demonstration given by Fire Department. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald, Swayze tbat the conm~unication be received and filed and the Department be advised accordingly. The City Clerk advised that the Fire Chief had also received a communication expressing appreciation in this regard, from the principal of the High School. The communication was then read for the information of Council. No. 80 - First Baptist Churc~ - invitation to opening of New Church, April 5th. at 8 p.m. ORdeRED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. McCallum that the invitation be received~ accepted and as many of the Members of Council as find it possible, attend. No. 81 - Townshi~ of Etobicoke - resolution requesting Provincial Government to amend The Fire Departments Act. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. McCallum that the resolution be received and referred to tile Management-Negotiation Commit|tee for a report to Council. No. 82 - Mrs. Grace Rutchinson - advising that 1960 licence for Nursing llome will not be required, due to inability to carry out changes necessary to meet the requirements. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the com- munication be received and filed and the licence for 1960 now in effect be revoked. SEE Resolution No.42. No. 83 - David L. Webster - requesting to cbange plans in connection with proposed motel at 2179 Lundy's Lane. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCaltum and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and referred to 'the Property Committee for a report. Ald. Martin suggested that any temporary structures ~ich might be proposed in this connection should be given very thorough consideration by the Property Committee. No. 84 - Tourist Committee - Chamber of Conmerce - requesting $18,000, for 1960 requirements. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received and tabled until such time as the three area councils have a joint meeting. REPORTS TIle following Reports were presented.; .No. 46 - Traffic Co.mmittee - recommending establishment of 2-hour parking on north- west side of Ellen Ave. from Walnut St. to a point approximately 200 feet west of Walnut Street. ORDERED on tile motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communication No, 66 No. 47 - Traffic Committee - recommending amendment to traffic by-Imp'to establish 3 lanes for traffic - Mort|son St. ~nd Stanley Ave. at said intersection. Ald. Gregory advised verbally that tbe Traffic Committee of the Township of Stamford are presenting a similar recommendation to their Oouncil for their side of the street in question. ORDERED on the motion o£ Ald. gregory and Ald, Swayze that the report be received and adopted. i No. 48 - Property ~omr~i.tt_c,c - re possibility of using the .\ndrcx:s' pit in Township of Stamford for landfill purposes. ORDERED on tbc motion of Ald. 1.k:Callum and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and filed. Previous to this action, the City Manager reported verball), to the effect that at the nice|inS hc had su.,ggcsted, tbc maximum amount that the City could consider for the sand pit xzas $6,000. although the owner did not feel that he could sell for that amount and he still desired to remove 10,000 yards of gravel still available in the pit. The City [[aua[;cl L'as of the opinion that if the property is purchased, the City should have complete control; and that the operation v:ould not be satisfactory under any other circumstances, The City Manager ~;as also of the opinion that the City would not bc successful in tile property for the amount of $6,000. Aid. Martin did not agree that the City should purchase tile land, improve it and then have it revert back to tile Township. No. 49 - CitJLl.j_a_n_aJicj' - ccntrc st:-eet snow removal method. ORDEIIED i~n :zhe mot'~on of AId, liar|in aud Ald. McKinley that the report be received and tabled for one week. No. 50 - .C.%_t.,~l_C_]_eJi!i - report of Conference held on Fi,h. 15th. ORI)EIIED on the motioi~ of Ald. Swayze aud AId. Gregory that tbe report be received and adopted. No. 51 - Ci~tjl !~ler~i - recosunending issuance of licenets. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId, Gregory that |be report be received and adopl,;d and ]iccncc~ issued accordingly, with the e:~ccption of application for Refreshment Vehicle !iconcos and also laundromat application at 620 Buckley Avenue, which are to be referred to the Mayor and Property Conm~ittec respectively for reports. VERBAL REPORTS .\]d. McKinley reported verball)' on the meeting artended along x.ith Ald. Swayzc, of the Tours| Committee of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Conunercc, where it was decided that the money usually allocated to entertain the x2i:;ncrs of tbc annual Miss Canada beauty pageant in Ram|Iron, will not be spent this 5'car, as it could be put to better use elsewhere. Aid.Gregory referred to tbc Joint Commituec of the thrct, area councils which was set up to delve into the problem of industrial promotion in this area, and advised that the conmittee have had tt:o meetings. The Alderman further advised that the municipal councils will be advised to rccon~nend other methods of financing industrial pro|notion in the Greater Niagara Area. lie further advised that the Chamber of Commerce were not satisfied ~.:ith the complaints to v:hich they have been subjected in tile past two years, nor x:ith the delay ill the issuance of the grant, and it was the feeling that the Chamber's Industrial Committee could not operate under these circumstances. RESOLUTIONS TIle following__Resolutions were passed;_ No. 41 - MARTIN - MCKINLEY - RESOLVED that Alderman Gregory be appoiuted Acting Chairman of Finance due to the absence of Alderman Morton from this meeting; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed, Carried Onanimously, No. 42 - MARTIN - GREGORY - RESOLVED that the provisional licencc previously granted to Mrs. Grace Iiutchinson for the operation of a nursing borne at 1157 McGlashan Crescent be hereby revoked; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimousiv, No. 43 - ~LARTIN ~ MCKINLEY - RESOLVED that a conmunication expressing the sympathy of His Worship the Mayor and Members of the City Council be forwarded to the family of the late Mr. William Fraser, Project Manager of the St. Lawrence Seaway System and former Field Project Engineer for Sir Adam Beck, G.S. 2, of the llydro Electric Power Conmission of Ontario; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried UnanimouslZi BY -LAWS Tl_~e following By-laws were presented; No. 5842 - To amend By-law Number 379D, being a by-law for the regulation of traffic. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Aid. Martin that AId. Gregory be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on tile motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Martin that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously'. Third Reading - Aid. McKinley and Aid. Swayze - Carried Unanimously. No. 5843 - To borrow $5,464.41 upon debentures to pay for the construction of concrete gutter on Summer Street, asphalt pavement. and gutter on First Avenue and curb and gutter on Sixth Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. McCallum that AId. Gregory be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Gregory and Aid. McCallum - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finnnce Meeting on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. McKinley. READ A~ ADOPTED 29th. February, 1960. , Clerk Mayor. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 20th. February, 1960. TIle Finance Meeting was held on February 20th. 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Aid. Morton and Ald. White. 'Acting Chairman of Finance, Alderman Gregory, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $33,841.19 x~ere approved by the Committee. Tile Accounts submitted, |)cing passed or othcr~zise dealt ~itb, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Aid. Martiu and AId. McCallurn. The Conmlittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald, McKinleyand Ald. McCallurn. READ AND ADOPTED, 29th. February, 1960. Clerk COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 20th. February, 1960. The Committee re-assembled at the close of tile regular Council and Finance Meetings, for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the account,~ approvcd by the Conm~ittee. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Morton and Ald. White. His Worship, Mayor Miller, presided. B Y - LAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5844 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. McCallurn that Ald. Gregory be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Gregory and Ald. McCallurn - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Martin and Ald. McCallum. READ AND ADOPTED, 29th. February, 1960. t .Q 8 0 0 c'~ ~-~_-~ 0 o 0 O 0 0 o TENTH .~ZETING REGULAR ~tEETING rsuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday February 29th. Pu ur ose of considering general business and finance, All members of an White. The Council, having 1960, for the p P t with the excoptiou of Alderre. ado ted these on the motion received and tea of Ald. McKinleY and Ald. Gregory. His Worship, Mayor Miller, referred to the forthcoming joint meeting to be held, and it was agreed that Stamford be notified that the evening of March 3rd. conmxencing at 7.30 p.m. would be the most suitable. CO1,R.FdNICATIONS Bredcrick and Burnett requesting amendment to By-law Number 5149, to ~~ Street · ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and AId. Gregory that the communication be received and filed and the necessary steps be taken to implement the report and recommendation as contained in the communication and staff report of the Niagara Falls and Suburban Area planning Board. Carried, ~ith Aid. Morton-contrarY. SEE Conmunication 85. No 72 - paul Akep ' requesting amendment to zoning b5 law to permit erection o~ a funeral ~ North Main Street. In connection with this communication it ordered on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. Swayze that Mr. Aloe be beard at this time. Mr. Aloe advised that during his meeting with the Area planning Board he was queried as to whether anyone else in the area in question had indicated their desire for a change from residential to co~mrcial classification, to which he had replied in the negative. Since then he advised he has canvassed the street and had in his possession 20 signatures out of 23 residents, in fayour of the change to co~ercial status. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId. McCallum that the co~unication be again tabled and the list of signatures be le~t with the City Clerk to be checked for authenticity and th~ matter be again presented to Gounsil at their next meeting. SEE Co~unica~ion 86. V~lla ,e of Chi awa- resolution ~,,ith reference to e~emptions for persons No. 71 - ~' the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the on fixed incomes. ORDERED on resolution be received and filed and not endorsed. SEE Report Number 52. No. 83 - David L. Webster requesting permission to alter plans re proposed Scotsman - and Aid. Gregory Motel at 21'~ LundY'''''''is La"'~e. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. 1,1a~tin that the communication be received and ~iled. ~t Numbe~ 53. The following Con~nunications were presented; n Ar~ ' enclosing staff report on ~~ and Suburba the fsaiions for c a4e in classifi' a' ien from property at the north-west corner of Stanley Avenue and Murray Stree~ and also the property known as 2004 Stanley Avenue (Ben yuhasz property). The City Clerk advised that the Area planning Board in their report were not ~repar~d to reco~end any chang~l~ in zoning with reference to Stanley Avenue ~rom Ferry St. to Murray St. but they did rcco~cnd that the'area ~t the~most ~outhe~ly en~ of M~rray ~treet ~nd Stanley ~venue b~ rezoned to permit the erection of a mot~l. ORDERED on the motion of Ald.MsGallum and Ald. Gregory that the conm~unication be received and the necessary steps bc ~akcn to implement the report and recoxmneudation as contained therein. Carried, with A!d. Morton-contrary. SEE Co~mnunicatiou 65. No. 86 - l':iagara Fal_,ls_ & Subpr]~jan Ayea P_lanx!ing Board - eeclozing staff report in conuection x;ith the request of 1, Ir. Paul :'.leo for a change in classl fication fron residential to conl~nercial, North Main Street; and reconm~cndLn,2, that tbc applicat:iou be not approved. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and :\!d. EcCalluln that the cormnunicatiou be received and tabled until the next meeting of Council. SEE Conm~uoication 72. No. 87 - Niagar,~_Fall.s Eijt_i_e _Bra_ss Band - requesting grant' for 1{~60. No. 88 - ~uudy'_s _Lp~!e H~.tori_caJu_Spciptf - requesting grant for 1:)60. No. 89 - qr~aucy N.iag~r~ ~e~y.~p~ci~ - requesting grant ~or 1960. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Gregory and Aid. Herton that the communicat ions bc received and referred to the Budget Comnittee for consideration when the Estimates are beiug preparcd. No. 90 - _Gy~,a_t_e_r_~}~g.ar~ Cbamb_e}' of Con!mercc - requesting Council to sponsor topic:; of film '!Location-Niagara" at 175.50 each. ORDERI~D on the motlon of Aid. Martin aed Ald. Norton that the communication bc rcccivcd and referred to the Budget Conm~ittce for considcration when the Estimates arc being prepared. No. 91 - Fred_ .Bo_J:c~uk - requesting permission to demolish part of hu'] !ding to permit parklug space. ORDERED on the motlee of Aid. Martin and AId. McCa]]um that the conmmnicatiou be received and referred to the Property Comauittcc for a report. REPORTS Laid over from a previous mecti~_/!gi No. 49 - Ci_ry ~.[aj!ag_ef - method of ccetre of the street snow removal. In connection x.:itB this subject, ltis Worship the Mayor requested the City Clerk to read a letter received from the Tov:,ship of Teck regarding their method of snow removal. lie then stated that it was uot his intentken to criticize the method used in our own city but was of the opiniou that it might be a more satisfactory method, and help t:hc motorists uo get nearer the curbs and use the parking meters, etc. Mayor Hiller stated that the decision wasup to Council. A discussion then cnsucd, during which it was agreed that more si~es were needed to dump the suow and the City l, iauagcr advised that the only satisfactoFy solution would be to obtain pcrmissioo to construct another snow chute at the end of tliram Street to take care of the centre and south end snow loads. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid. Swayzc that the report be again tabled and the City Nanager be authorized to prepare an engineering sketch and application be made to the Niagara Parks Conm~ission for the erection of an additional snow chute. The followin_r~R_~eports were presen~_e_d_; No. 52 - CitX,_M~&na_gRr - recon~nending that the resolution from tbe Village of Chippawa be not endorsed. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Morton that the report and recommndation be received and adopted. ~ E Cjpmj~j]!i~ t i o t~ 7_1_., No. 53 - Fljperty Co~itteJ - reconmmnding that D. L. Webster be advised that there can be alterations in the structure as covered by the building permit issued for the Scotsman Motel at 2179 Lundy's Lane. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Nartin and AId. Gregory that the report and-reconmmndation be received and adopted. SEE Conmumication 83. No. 54 - .P_r_operty Committee - reconmmnding that a licence be issued to Ezewash, Combined Developments Limited, for the operation of a laundromat at 620 Buckicy Ave. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and AId. McCallurn that the report and recom- mendation be received and adopted. No. 55 - City Clerk - recommending that the City Treasurer be autborized to strike uncollect{[~l~ taxes off the Roll, as reconunended by tile Court of Revision on Feb. 22nd, 1960. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Aid. Gregory tbat the report and recommendation be received and adopted and tile Treasurer be authorized to Btrike said taxes off the Roll. No. 56 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licenccs. ORDERED on tbc motion of Aid. Morton and Aid. Gregory that the report and recommendation be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. SEE Resolution 44. No. 57 - City Engineer - report on attendance at Oatario Good Roads Association Convention held in Toronto, Feb. 23rdo and 24th. ORDERED on tbe motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that the report be received, noted and filed. No. 58 - City Engineer - report on attendance at the meeting of City Eugineers; Association i~o~'i}~ on Feb. 22nd. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid.Morton that the report be received, noted and filed and the City Engineer congratulated upon his election to tile Executive of that Association, RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed; No. 44 - MCKINLEY - MARTIN - RESOLVED that the application of Niagara Frontier Caterers ~imi~'d','for ll'~nces to operate four refreshment vehicles for the year 1960 be approved; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed, Carried Unanimously. Prior to this action, His Worship the Mayor, advised that he had obtained a verbal report on the subject of the refreshment vehicles but would not be satisfied unless he obtained the information in written form and therefore he would not delay the issuance of the licences in question any farther. The City Clerk advised that the licence number of the vehicle being licensed by tile City is shown upon the Refreshment Vehicle licence. No. 45 - MCKINLEY - MORTON - RESOLVED that a message of sS~pathy on behalf of His Worship, Mayor Miller, and Members of the City Council be forwarded to Alderman James G. White, upon the death of his wife, the late Mrs. White, highly esteemed resident of the municipality for a great number of years; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. BY-LAWS Laid over fr6m a previous me~ting; 5762 - To authorize the borrowing of $150,000.00 for the renovation of the Public Schools and Collegiate-Vocational Institute and to provide for tile issue of debentures of the City of Niagara Falls therefor. Third Reading -Ald. McKinley - Aid. Martin - Carried Unanimously. The following By-laws were passed; No. 5845 - To authorize the borrowing of $117,000.00 for the construction of watermains and sewers on various streets throughout tbe municipality. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. McKinley that Aid. Morton be granted the pr{vilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read in pre- amble form, the first time. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and AId. Martin tbat Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. Morton and Aid. McCallum - Carried Unanimously. | ! No. 5846 - To authorize the borrowing of $202,000.00 for the rcr;urfaciu.,~ and reconstruction of pavements on various streets throughout tile municipality. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Grcgory that Ald. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and tbc by~law be read tile first time, in preamble form. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid. l.~artin that Ru]e 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Couucil bc temporarily suspended and the by-law bc given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Rcadiug - Aid. Morton and AId,McKinley - Carried Unanimously. No. 5847 - To amend By-law Number 5149 - regarding tourist establishments. ORDERED on tile motion of AId. blcKinley and Aid. Crc~Iory that .~,ldernlan McCallurn be granted tbc privilege of introduciug tile by-la~.; and tile by-law be read tile first time. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on tile motion of Aid. HcCallum and AId. Swayze that Rule 36 (~) of the Standing Rules of Couecil be temporarily suspended and the by-law be givcu tbe secoad reading. - Carried, ~.:ith Ald. Martin-contrary. Third Reading - Aid. Morton and AId. Gregory - Carried, with ,,lid. Martin-coetrary. No. 5848 - To amend By-law Number 3790, being a by-law for the rcgulatiou of traffic. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Aid. Morton that Aid. Gregor;.l be granted the privilege of introducing tile by-law and tile by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Gregorf and Aid. 1,1ortou that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. Morton and Aid. Gregory - Carried Unauimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on tile motion of Ald. McKinley and AId. McCa 11 um. READ AND ADOPTED, March 7th, 1960. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 29th. February, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on February 29th, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Conmittce were present, with'the excgption of Alderman White. Ald. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $147,516.04 were approved by the Conm~ittee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, v:ere ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Aid. HcCallum and Aid. Gregory. The application of the British-Canadian Veterans Association for a building permit to construct an addition to their premises at 1060 Hagdalen Street, which was referred to the Property Conmittee at a previous meeting, was again considered along with the Committec's report which recommended that a permit be issued but suggesting that an addition should be of concrete block construction rather than frame with insul brick. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McCallum and AId. Gregory that the report and recomnendation be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Managcr's report on the application of Fred Cade for a building permit to erect five additional units at the Uedgwood Motel at 1234 Ferry Street, at an estimated cost of $12,000. was presented for consideration. The original permit called for construction of 30 units but only 25 units were built in 1959. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Miller and Aid. Swayze that the report be received and adopted and permit issued accordingly. The City Manager's report on the application of John Menechella for a permit to erect a wooden racer sign at 1987 Lundy's Lane, at an estimated cost of $34. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and adopted and permit issued· The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Aid. Gregory and AId. Swayzc. READ AND ADOPTED 7th. March, 1960· , Chairman of Finance. COUNCIL MEETING 29 th. Februar:, 1960 · The Committee re-assembled at chc close of the regular Council apd Fina!~,c~ Meetings, for the purpose of passing the by-law x.,hich covered the account~ ai~lq-o,:cd l,-- thc Committee. All |lombors of Council wcrc present, t;ith the c::ception of Ald. Vh~ to. His Worship, Nayor l. iillcr, presided. BY-LAW The followinS__By-__laj;..~:js~EJssed; };o. 5849 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and :\!d. Hut|in Lhat ,.ld. :forte:: bc granted the privilcgc of introducing the by-lm: and the by-law be given the £irst readlug. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. I.:orton and Aid, Ncl[intcy that Rule 36 (l~) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporat|l:' .,;usp,,ndcd c!Id the by-taw bc given second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. McKinley and Ald. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. Cour~cil adjourned on the motion of Aid. I.|artin and Aid. McCallurn. READ AND ADOPTED, 7tb. |,larcb, 1960. Clerk · .... ELEVENTI1 MEETING SPECIAL ~AEETING Conncil Chamber, 3rd. March, 1960. The Councils of the Greater Niagara Area met in joint session in the Council Chamber of tbe jCity ]{all, at 7.30 p.m. on the evening of March 3rd. 1960, for the purpose of discussing various items of conmxon interest to the respective Councils. His Worship, Mayor Miller, presided. Present: fog Nia~aar_a F~a_lj_s_, the Hayor and all members of Council; Stamford, Reeve bIitchelson aud all members of Council with the e:~ception of C,ouncillor Bridge; Chi~, Reeve Hackcnzie and all members of the Chippaws Council. llis Uorsbip, Mayor Hiller, called the meeting to order indicating briefly the purpose of the gathering and asked the Chairman of the Joint Bus Transportation Committee to submit his report. JOINT BUS TRANSPORTATION COI.[MITTEE Aldcrnmn NcCallun,., the Chairman of the Jolnt Bus Transportation Connnittee~ then gave a complete resume of the Coxmnittcc's activities to date, indicating that service in the way of a public transportation system is essential and is deemed to be possible, He pointed out that new buscs were in short supply and advised that the Joint Conmiittee of the two Councils rcconnaendcd that a Joint Conmission be established to operate a transportation s:'stem and that 12 buses be ordered for delivery prior to September lst,1960. tle indicated that the cost of the buses would be approximately $168,000. and that a garage and other necessities would bring this figure to a total of an estimated $225,000. The joint corona]tree also reconmmnded that a survey be made by competent people to establish the needs for bus service and a schedule. Following extensive discussion on this subject, it was ordered on the motion of Aid semen Gregory and Reeve Mitchelson that the Conmmittee be empowered to reserve 12 buses as suggested and that also a survey be carried out in line with the Conunittee~s suggestion and that confirmation with reference to the. reserving . of the buses without liability to the municipalities be obtained. Carried Unanimously. It was then agreed that the Con~nittee would continue to investigate all the legal and financial aspects of the establishment of a transportation system and report at intervals to the respective Councils. Both Councils were agreed that they would not look with favour upon anything in the way of subsidization for any private enterprise. INDUSTRIAL CO1.R,IITTEE OF THE CIlA~ER OF CO}R.IERCE Prior to discussion on this topic, the City Clerk of Niagara Falls read the following coramunicatiou: No. 92 - Greater_ Niagara Chamber of Commerce - indicating they did not intend to have any representatives present at this joint meeting during the discussion of the requests of the Industrial Conre]tree and the Tourist Committee of the Chamber. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId. Gregory that the cormnun]cat]on be received and filed. Laid ever from a previous meeting; No. 12 - Industrial Committg~b_er of Commerce - setting out certain alterna- tives thai t'~le~7~i~[~ ~'~|l to su~iY to Council and attaching a review of their activities for 1959. ORDERED on the motion of Deputy Reeve Clark and-AId. McCallum Industrial Committee of the Cllamher of Conmmrce to carry oe ir ].9~0 as iu !959. Carried, the vote bcin!j - 13 in fayour and 3 o')posed. suggestion, indicated that it would be advinable to have the Joint Conre]tree of ti~is topic and indicated that he favoured a full-time program and !udustrial Cormnissioner. TOJB. I,S~T~.O~_R-iITTEE OF 'rllE CIIA/iBER OF CO1~:I~RCE L~i~d, o~Ier._~fj-om a previous mceti~lgj No. 84 - To~n'ist _Committcc~ Chamber, of. Conbract,co - request~nZ allocation of ~]2,0D0. for 1960 requiremeats. ORDERED on the motion of ,',ld. Ycca]]um and CouncX]]or MacEsin that thc allocation of funds for the Tourist Conrad]tree f<n t]h~ year ]~V,O be $16,000. the same as in the year ].959. Carried, the vote bcin[~ ]0 in raven:; 6 opposed. Prior to this motion, it was ordered on the motion of Aid, ~k'K]n]c" apd Aid. Herton that the request be granted on the same basis as lu-ev~ously, thai: percentage-wise; this motion was lost, the vote being 7 in C,-vour; q opposed. Previous to the above action~ a discession was held duri w; whS ch it was indicated that it had been more or less understood that during the ,'car:: 1q58 1950, the requirements would bc higher because of the colour film but that slier the acquisition of the fihn, the rcqnirements would be lowered, Uhercf, s in the current instance, the request is actually $2,000. iu excess of that for the previous year. No.90 7 TPur-is-t-99~rmj-t-te--efG-reaj-e.)l J!iagara-Chg-mbF'r of Co_mmercc - requesting purchase of addrational copies of the colour film "Location~Niagara:~ for distribution. The request that Councils consider the purchase of possibl) 10 addiclo~,al cop~cs of tbc film, at a price of $175.50 each or a total strut o~: $] ,755. war; dSseusscd following which it was ordered on the mot[on of Alderman Vhite and Dcp~:t:y Ri,cve Clark that the request of the Tourist Committee be not cntcrtainc, d. This :::orion was carried, the vote being - 9 in fayour and S opposed. NIj_GARA FALLS AIqD SUBURBA,'I AREA PLAHN!i(G BOAlID No. 48 ' ~iLi,a. gTLr_q+.F~a_l_l_s_[tzS_u~buy._b_aj~ ~lr~9_.I'l.~nJS. nS. p_9_9'd- requesting that an amount total]inS $29,964. be provided for the year 1960. This request was discussed in sonm detail, folioLing which it was ordered on the motion of Aldc:'man Uhite and Alderman liartin that the request as outlined in tile Planning Board's conmmnfcation be granted. Carried Unaaimously. GREATER NIAGARA UNITED APPEAL No. 69 - Greater Nia~i~.~nited Appe_al~ ~ requesting provision in tim 1960 Estintatcs of tile sum of $6,696. beiug an increase of $1,196. ever that provided in the year 1959. Following discussion on this topic, it was ordered on the motion of Alderman Gregory and Alderman McCallum that the amount as requested be approved. Carried Unanimous 1 y. No. 54 - Greater NiaJJ~ara Unite___d~jp~e//~! - requesting Council to discourage appeals for funds in the month of October so as not to conflict with the general campaign of the United Appeal. Following consideration of this contains]cat]on it was ordered on the motion of Alderman licK]riley and Alderman Morton that the .request bc not granted. This motion was carried, the vote being 9 in favour and 7 opposed. NIAGARA FROICIER II_UMANE SOCIETY The matter of the provision of funds in the year 1960 for the activities of the Humane SociEty in the area, was discussed and during the discussion it was indicated that members of a Joint Corrslittee had been appointed by the City of Niagara Falls, and the Township of Stamford, namely, for Niagara Falls - Alderman Hartin and Alderman Sl.:ayze; and for Stamford - Councillors MacBait and Bridge. It v~as then suggested that the Virlagc of Chippaws appoint their representatives to this Joint Colranittee and Reeve Mackenzie advised that Councillors Kulka and Charlebois would be acting in this capacity. It was then ordered on the motion of AId. Martin and Councillor MacBai~ that this topic be left in abeyance until the Connnittee have met with represeetativcs of the l{umane Society and a report then to be submitted to the several councils. Carried Unanimously. RESOLUTION OF Tile VILLAGE OF CIIIPPAWA CO__NCERNI~';G TAX EXEMPTIONS Councillor Cbarlcbois requested permission to explain tile purpose of the resolution recently passed by the Council of the Village of CbippaLa suggesting amendments to legislation permitting certain tax cxcmptions in cases of bardship, and respecting persops on fixed income. Following a lengthy e:<planation on his part, it was ordered on the motion of Councillor 1.1acBain and' Reeve Machenzie that the matter be tabled until tile next joint meeting of the three councils and that in the interim, Councillor Charlebois have the resolution redrafted. Carried Unanimously. The City Clerk then advised the joint councils on behalf of the Joint Hiscellaneous Grants Conm~ittce, as to tile deliberations of the 1.Iiscellaneons Grants Connnittee, that a detailed report would be submitted to the respective councils for their official action in the inunediate future. Tilere being no furtl~er business, it was ordered on the motion of Deputy Reeve Clark and Councillor Ives that the meeting adjourn. READ AND ADOPTED, 7tb. I.larcb, 1960. Clerk Chairman. TWELFTH MEETING REGULAR~ETING Council Chamber, 7tb. March, 1960. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, March 7th. 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Alderman White, The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous regular and special meetings, adopted these on the motion of Alderman Morton and Alderman Gregory. DEPUTATION Mr. Paul Aleo was present at the meeting in connection with the request submitted by him at the previous Council Meeting, for the re-zoning of North Main Street, between North Street and Summer Street, and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Aid. Gregory that Mr. Aleo be heard. The City Clerk advised Council that the petition submitted, at the last meeting had been checked and the signatures were found quite in order, representing 19 properties on the street; he stated that since it was filed, two communications had been received, both requesting the removal of their names from the list. Mr. Aleo then spoke to Council, advising that since presenting his first petition, he had heard that some people had phoned and written to the City requesting to be taken off the petition and he had also heard that they did not quite understand his intentions, so he immediately contacted each and every owner again,had them sign another petition, which now includes the Church of the Redeemer and also the owner of 1679 North Main Street. Alderman Martin queried as to the method of presentation of this petition to the residents on North Main Street and Mr. Aleo advised Chat they were made aware of his intentions to erect a funeral home. The City Clerk then advised of the procedure which would be followed to have the property in question placed before the proper authorities; advising that an official application would be prepared and submitted to the Department of Planning and Development and to the Ontario Municipal Board, which Board would order a hearing in Niagara Falls so that anyone opposed might be permitted to register his opposition. The City Clerk also advised that the Planning Board, as Council were aware, advised at the previous meeting, that it was the decision of the Board Chat the application be not recommended to City Council for approval. (Communication 86.) SEE Communications 72 and 86. SEE Petitions Nos. 1 and 2. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over f~rom the previous meeting; No. 72 - Paul Aleo - requesting amendment to zoning by-law to permit the erection of a funeral home on North Main Street. No. 86 - ~iagara Falls and Suburban Area Plannin. gJoard - advising that the decision of the Board that the application of Paul Aleo be not recommended to the City Council for approval. ORDgRED on the motion of Ald. M,rtin and Ald. Gregory that the comuni- cations be tabled pending further reference to the Planning Board for reconsideration. SEE Petitions 1 and 2. No. 91 - F. Boyc~u~k - requesting permission to tear down part of the Variety Grill to make use of the space for parking purposes. Following a verbal report of the Chairman of the Property Committee, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and filed and the writer be advised that it will be in order for him to make formal application for a demolition permit. The following Cor~nunications were presented; No. 93 - Greater Niagara Victorian Order of Nurses - invitation to Annual Meeting on March 10th, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. Morton that the invitation be received and accepted and as many of the members of Council as find it possible attend. His Worship the Mayor reminded Council about a meeting scheduled for the same evening in the Planning Board Office to meet the Redevelopment Officer of the Department of Planning and Development on the subject of Urban Renewal. No. 94 - Kiwanis Club - requesting permission to erect a banner advertising the forthcoming Music Festival. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received and filed and permission granted, subject to the approval of the Local Hydro Commission and the ~rriter be so advised. No. 95 - ~undj~'s Lane Historical Society - requesting a larger grant to assist in the establishment of a museum. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McKinley that the communication be referred for consideration when the report of the City Clerk on miscellaneous grants is studied. Following the consideration of said report, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and referred to the Budget Committee for consideration when the Estimates are being prepared. SEE Report No. 63. No. 96 - M~i-Co Meter Sales and Service Limited - outlining method of conversion to double |lead meter system, with quotation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and referred to the Traffic Committee for a report. No. 97 - Niagara Development Committee - requesting Council's favourable consider- ation to the request of Tussaud's Wax Museum to erect a spectacular display across Clifton Hill. No. 98 - ~ussaud's Wax Museum - requesting permission to erect a tight wire to be extended from the front of their building on Clifton Hill into the Park property opposite the Fox Head Hotel, in connection with a proposed spectacular display. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton that the communications be received and filed and permission granted; said erection to be under the supervision of the City Manager. REPORTS The following Reports were Presented; No. 59 - Negotiations Committee - progress report on meeting with Local 528, Fire Fighters, and Civic Employ~es'i'No. 133, re agreements on working conditions. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and filed. No. 60 - City Manager - recommending the appointment of Mr. John M. Cooke~ as Permanent Operator at the Filtration Plant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and AId. McCallum that the report and recommendation be received and adopted. No. 61 - Management Committee - recon~nending the construction of 18-inch watermain on Stanley Avenues from North Street to Morrison Street. C~DERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and adopted. No. 62 - City Engineer - construction report on 18-inch watermain, Stanley Avenue. ORDERED on the m~tion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and work proceeded with. ' SEE Resolution No.46. No. 63 - 9i_i_cy_Clerk - report of Joint Committee on Miscellaneous Grants. ORDERED on the mo[iono"E~Yd. McKinley and Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted. No. 64 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. No. 65 - Assessor - 1959 Annual Report. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and perused by Council and the Assessor be commended for the excellence of same. PETITION_iS Laid over from the 3royions meet~n~j_ No. 1 - Mrs. Teresa Carlo and 22 others - requesting North Main Street, from Summer Street to North Street, be re-zoned to Commercial from Residential-3; In connection with the above-noted petition, the City Clerk advised that since it was presented, two communications have been received (l']m.~lowatt, 1662 Main Street; and Mrs. Eliz. Large, 1704 Main Street) requesting their names removed therefrom, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Gregory that the petition be received and filed. SEE Petition No.2. The followin~F__etitions were P~esentedl No. 2 - Miss ~ria Vander Webden and 18 others - requesting re-zoning of North Main Street from Summer Street to North Street, from Residential 3 to Commercial 1. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. Gregory that this petition be received and referred to the Planning Board for their reconsideration. Carried Unanimously. No. 3 - ~rs~ ~Ra ~R~kos and 3 others - requesting both sides of Stanley Avenue from Robinson Street~r~r~y' S'~e't be re-zoned from Residential 3 to Commercial 1. In connection with this petition, the City Clerk read a communication received from Mrs. Anna Konkos, in which she stated she would be prepared to dis- continue operations on the west side of Stanley Avenue and also on the east side and to operate a garage only. The City Clerk also referred to Communication No. 85, received from the Niagara Falls and Suburban Area Planning Board, and considered by Council at their previous meeting, in which the Board recommended that no cbange be made in this area, with the exception of the area bounded by Hydro Properties on the north and Murray Street on the south. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. McCallum that the petition be received and filed and the Petitioners advised of the Planning Board's decision as contained in Communication No. 85. RESOLUTION The followin Resolution was assed; No. 46 - MARTIN - GREGORY ~ RESOLVED that Construction Report Number 62, for the installation of an 18-inch watermain on Stanley Avenue from North Street to Morrison Street be received and adopted and work Proceeded with; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimo_usl_~ BY-LAW Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 583__/7 - To authorize the construction of watermains on Sixth Avenue, Hiram and Third Avenue; and sewers on Second Avenue. Third Reading - AId. McKinley - Aid. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. Council adjournsd to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Martin. READ AND ADOPTED, 14th. March, 1960. Clerk Mayor, FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 7th.March, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on March 7th. for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Ald. White. Ald. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $53,380.04 were approved by the Co~mnittee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory. The City Manager's report on the application of the Royal Bank of Canada for a building permit to make alterations to their branch office at the corner of Victoria Avenue and Centre Street, at an estimated cost of $10,000. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager s report on the application of Agnew-Surpass Shoe Stores, for a permit to erect a plastic, illuminated sign at 515 Queen Street, at an estimated cost of $600. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of His Worship the Mayor and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Mr. Edward Walters of 1553 Ferry Street, for a permit to make alterations to his store, at an estimated cost of $1,500. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId.Martin and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of the Capri Restaurant, 1438 Ferry Street, for a permit to erect a marquee in front of the building, at an estimated cost of $460. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and the application be referred to the Property Committee for consideration and a report. The offer of W. S. Stevens, 1769 Ferry Street, to purchase Part of Lot 7, Plan 1, Spring Street, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of His Worship the Mayor and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and referred to the Property Committee for consideration and a report. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McCallum. AND ADOPTED, 14th. March, 1960. Clerk ' Chairman of Finance. COUNCIL~MEJTING Council Chamber, 7th.March, 1960. The Committee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings, for the purpose of passing the bS-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Ald. White. His Worship, Mayor Miller, presided. BY LAI__q The following By-law was pas~sejj_ No. 5850 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that Aid. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously. Clerk ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Ald. Martin that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. ~ Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Ald. McCallum - Carried Unanimously, Council adjourned to the Conference Meeting on the motion of Ald. Martin and McCallum. READ AND ADOPTED, 14th. March, 1960~~8~a ~ t. ,I. ' ' Mayor CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 7th. March, 1960. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, March 7th, 1960. All Members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Ald. White. His Worship, Mayor Miller, presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Morton. READ AND ADOPTED, 14th. March, 1960. THIRTEENTH MEETING Council Chamber, 14th.March,1960. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, March 14th. 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance, All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. White. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from previous meetings__;; No. 35 - BglScouts Association - requesting permission to use Oakes Park on May 28th. for a Wol[ Cub Field Day. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received and filed, and permission be granted with the understanding that the Field Day must be completed by 4.30 p.m- so that the facilities will be available for Soccer Teams late in the afternoon. SEE Report No.66. No. 36 - Niagara Falls Italia Soccer Club - requesting permission to use Oakes Park for home games and for one day a week for practice. No. 63 - NiaJ~ara German-Canadian Soccer Club - requesting permission to use Oakes Park during the coming season. No. 76 - Canadian Legion, 51, Soccer Club - requesting use of Oakes Park for training on Wednesdays and Saturdays, for League games. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McKinley that the communications be received and filed and the reconmendations of the Parks and Recreatign Committee with reference to these requests be received and adopted. SEE Report No.67. The following Co~ununications were presented; No. 99 - Y.M.C.A. - requesting use of Oakes Park for Junior Dlympic program on May 23rd. or May 21st. In connection with this request, the City Manager advised verbally that the dates mentioned in their communication will not conflict with the District School Field Day. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. MuCallum that the co~snunication be received and filed and the organization be granted permission to use Oakes Park on May 23rd. SEE Report No.68. No.100 - Local Council of Women - advising of fee for membership and requesting Council to appoint a representative. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed, membership fee paid and Mrs. Franklin J. Miller be appointed as Council's representative thereon. SEE Resolution No. 47. No.lOl - Welland County Mutual Aid Fire Service Association - requesting Council's support in approaching Seaway Authority for protective measures along Welland Canal, ORDERED on the motion of ]Ald. White and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and filed and the necessary communication be forwarded to the Seaway Authority; copy of same to be forwarded to the Minister of ~ransport, the Honourable George Hess., ., No.102 - Niagara Falls Fire Department Inspector - requesting by-law to regulate laundromats. ORDERED on the motio~ of Ald. M~K~nley and Ald. Swayze that the comunication be received and the suggestions of the Fire Inspector be adopted and the matter be referred to the Property Committee and the City Manager for study and submission of the proposed by=law at the next meeting of Council. No. 103 - Alderman James G. White - tendering resignation as Council~s representative on the Niagara Falls and Suburban Area Planning Board. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and AId. McKinley that the communication be received, and the resignation be accepted with regret and another member of Council be appointed. SEE Resolution No. 49. |! No. 104 - C[t]_C1F_r~_9~__K~_t_qchene_r ' resolution to request Provincial Government to increase grants towards cost and construction of public librar) buildings.ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the resolution be received and referred to the City Manager for a report. Carried, with Ald. Morton-opposed. Prior to this action, it was moved by Ald. Morton that the resolution be endorsed; there was no seconder. No. 105 - ~t]' ~lpSka_.sarp~ - resolution to retain present ontario Demerit Point System for drivers. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Swayze that the resolution be received and endorsed. Carried with Ald. White-opposed. No. 106 - ~aF~ra ~3~onal Develop~_~s~qiat~Pn ' invitation to Second Annual General Meeting on March 23rd. in Vineland. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. White that the communication be received and filed. No. 107 · Cler___k~Vjlj_,af~ of Chipp~j~ - requesting permission to dismantle water storage tank. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Ald. Martin that the com- munication be received and filed and request granted. ~E R.cpo[~ No. 69. No. 108 - D. L. Webster - requesting further consideration to previous request for alteration in proposed plan for erection of a motel at 2179 Lundy's Lane. It was moved by Ald. Gregory and seconded by Ald. McCallum that the communication be received and referred to the Property Committee for a report. This motion was lost. an amendment made by Ald. Martin and seconded by Ald, White that tbe communication be tabled until sketch is submitted to Council, was carried, with Ald. Gregory and Morton-opposed. REPORTS Laid over from a previous meeting; No. 166 - (1959 file) - Cit~neer - report on attendance at Conference of Ontario Housing Authorities, in London, Ontario, June 1st. and 2nd, 1959 and report on urban renewal studies. SEE~ort No.70. The followinK Reports were presented; No. 66 - Parks and Recreation - recommending permission be granted to Boy Scouts Assoc. for use of Oakes Park on May 28th. providing facilities will be available to Soccer teams after 4.30 p.m. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communication 35~ No. 67 - Parks and Recreation Committee - recommending Oakes Park be made available for gocceV~eams for league games and the Canadian Legion be granted permission to use the field for training on Wednesdays after May 1st, 1960. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communications .~_~.6~76__., No. 68 - Parks and Recreation Committee - recommending permission be granted to Y.M.C.A. for Junior Olympic Track and Field Event on May 23rd. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and adopted. SEE Cojunication 99. No. 69 - City Manager - recommending request of Chippawa for the removal of water storage tank be granted and the Agreement revised accordingly. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted. No. 70 - City Engineer - recommending committee be set up to consider urban renewal study for t~is area, in conjunction with Niagara Falls. and Suburban Area Planning Board. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. SEE~ort No. 166 1~959 file.~ No. 71 - Parks aud Recreation Committee - recommending that no Christmas trees be sold ou any a'~'letic fields~n~'~Ee control of the City from this date. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McCallum t~at the report be received and adopted. No. 72 Parks and Recreation Committee - recommending that the Traffic Committee be asked co consider erection of Caution signs as a protective measure for children usins small playing fields, against motor vehicles. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. No. 73 - Perks and Recreation Committee - recon~ending the development of the playing field at Grey and Synraes St. the installation of goals by City Parks Dept. and Jut. Soccer League be granted use of the field for boys 14 and under. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted. No. 74 - ~i__tj.M_apager_- recommending the attendance o£ the City Engineer and one member of Council at 1960 Conference of Building Officials in Montreal, April 4th. 5th. and 6th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and the Chairman of the Buildings Committee, Ald. McCallum, be appointed to accompany Mr. Price to this Conference. No. 75 - Joint Committee to study Miscellaneous Grants - reconnending a grant of $18,000. to the Humane Society for the year 1960 on a percentage basis ( combined population and assessment) by the three area municipalities and amendments to the By-law governing dogs. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. No. 76 - ~ity Engineer - report on cost of constructing storm relief sewers on Buckley Avenue, Morrison Street and St.Lawrence Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and tabled for one week. No. 77 - City Clerk - reconmending issuance of licenets, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and licenets issued accordingly. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No. 47 * NltlTE - MORTON - RESOLVED that Mrs. Franklin J. Miller be appointed as Council's representative on the Local Council of Women; and the Seal of the Corpor- ation be hereto affixed, Carried Unanimously. AId. Morton referred to a complaint received regarding the violation of one-hour parking on Ferry Street, opposite Allen Avenue, and requested Mayor Miller to take this matter up with the Police Department. AId. Morton also referred to the length of time it has taken the Bighways Dept. to install the traffic light at the intersection of MacDonald Avenue and the Q.E.W. pointing out that the installation was to have taken place in January and as yet there has been no action. BY-LAWS The following By-laws were passed; No. 5851 - To amend By-law Number 5742,being a by-law authorizing the construction of watermains and sewers on various streets in the municipality. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and AId. McKinley that Aid. Martin be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously, O~DERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and AId. Gregory that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading.'- Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -. Ald, McCallum and AId, Swayze - Carried Unanimously, I1 BY-L~W~S No. 5852 - To amend By-law Number 5845, being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of $117,000. for the construction of watermains and sewers on various streets throughout the municipality. II ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and AId. Morton that Ald. Martin be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and AId. Morton that Role 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the b?-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. Morton and Aid. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid.McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 21st. March, 1960. Clerk }layor FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 14th. March, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on March 14th. for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present. Ald. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $150,908.48 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. McCallum. The Property Committee's report on their consideration of the application oE the Capri Restaurant, for permission to erect a marquee at 1438 Ferry Street, was presented. The Conduittee recommended that permission be granted, subject to the condition that no part of the erection shall be less than 87 inches from the ground and that no portion of the erection be closer than 2 feet to the outside face of the curb. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and adopted. The Property Committee's report on their consideration of the offer of Walter Stevens to purchase part of Lot 7, on the south side of Spring Street, west of Temperance Avenue, was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Mis Worship the Mayor and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted; the title to the property to be carefully searched so as to determine' the exact width o~ the strip that the City owns, following which the Committee will set a price on the same. The City Manager's report on the application of Feasby Services Ltd. for a permit to erect a neon facet sign at 562 Victoria Avenue, at an estimated cost of $1,000. was presented for consideration- ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Aid. Martin that the report be received and adopted and permit be issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Crawford Mowers and Marine Ltd. 535 Victoria Avenue, for a permit to erect a plastic, illuminated sign, at an estimated cost of $330. was presented for consideration- MOVED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and adopted and permit be issued. This motion was lost. An amendment by Mayor Miller and Ald. Gregory that the application be referred to the property Committee for a report, was carried unanimously. The City Manager's report on the application of D. C. Stencell for a permit to erect a metal and plastic overhanging sign at 931 Victoria Avenue, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid.McKinley that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the sketch submitted by Jog. Chiarella and Son for the proposed building on the east side of Victoria Avenue, north of Simcoe Street, was pre sented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted and the application referred to the property Committee for a report. The City Manager's report on the application of Norman prewolschek for a building permit to erect a concrete block addition at the rear of 1000 Bridge at an estimated cost of $4,000. was presented for consideration- ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald-. Swayze that the report be received and adopted and permit be issued. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion o£ Ald. McCallum and Ald. Gregory. READ AND ADOPTED, 21st. March, 1960. Clerk Chairman of Finance. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. White uhat Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. Gregory and Ald. McCallum - Carried Unanimously. In connection with the City Engineer's report, number 70, His Worship ~yor Miller, suggested that those in attendance at the Planning Board's meeting on March lOth, should be the committee to be set up in order to study the possibilit> of an urban renewal study. RESOLUTIONS Th_Je fRll~gyij~ Resolutions were passed; No. 48 - GREGORY - McCALLUM - RESOLVED that Alderman C.G.Gregory, I.A,McCallum, A. J, McKl~f~,'6i~69 %{anhger W. S. Orr, City Engineer S.R,Price, Assessor R.Zimmerman and Sanitary ~nspector K. Eady be and are hereby appointed as a conm~ittee to consider an urban renewal stud)' for this area, in conjunction with the Niagara Falls and Suburban Area Planning Bosrd; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ~a~riej UnanimpuslY.· No. 49 - MF~_N~X ._~_R~EG~ORY ' RESOLVED that Alderman Ian McCallum be and is hereby appointed as Council's representative on the Niagara Falls and Suburban Area Planning Board, due to the resignation of Alderman J.G.White; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 50 - M~B~__NLEY t S~J~Z~E~ - RESOLVED that Council meet on Friday, March 18th,1960 commencing at 4.~ p.m. to study the preliminary budget estimates for the year 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Martin and AId. McCallum. READ AND ADOPTED, 21st. March, 1960. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 14th.March,1960. The Conmittee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings, for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Conmaittee. All Members of Council were present. His Worship, MayorMiller, presided. BY -LAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5853 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. McCallum that Ald. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be'given the 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously. |! FOURTEENTH MEETING BUDGET MEETING Council Chamber, 18th.March, 1960. The Council assembled at 4.30 p.m. on March 18th, 1960, for the purpose of considering the 1960 Estimates. All Members of Council were present. Worship, ~yor Miller, presided. The Mayor called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to turn the meeting over to the Chairman of Finance. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. White that the meeting be turned over to the Chairnmn of Finance, and that Alderman Morton take the chair. His Worship the Mayor, prior to entering into discussion on the budget, advised the Committee that on May 10th. there would be official recognition of the Diamond Jubilee of Mr. F. H. Leslie, publisher of the Niagara Falls Evening Review, and asked Council to please keep this date in mind. S~laries It was then requested that those officials present retire in order that a discussion might take place with reference to their remuneration and upon returning to the Council Chamber, the Chairman of Finance advised the Clerk that Council had authorized a $600.00 raise for the City ~nager, City Clerk, City Engineer and City .Treasurer, It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald. Gregory that the salaries of Mr. Zimmerman and Mr. Brennan be also increased $600.00 each rather than the amounts as now contained in the draft estimates, It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Martin that the salary of Miss Mallell be established at an increase of 3% percent plus $50.00. It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. McCallum that the estimates of salaries as agreed to by the Union be approved. Carried Unanimously. at this point, the Committee started their perusal of the main Budget. Grants Following a discussion with reference to the item for the Salvation Army Hostel in Hamilton, it was agreed that a communication be forwarded to ascertain the number of unmarried mothers from Niagara Falls acconm~odated by that Institution for the years 1958-1959. Following further discussion with reference to requests that are occasionally received after the Budget has been struck, and in some cases for worthy efforts, it was agreed that $1,000.00 be inserted in the Estimates and earmarked for Contingent Grants to take care of this situation in ~he future. At this point, on motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. McCallum, the Committee adjourned for supper. Council reconvened at 7.40 p.m. Aldermenlo Remuneration It was ordered on the motion of Mayor Miller and Alderman Gregory that the remuneration to members of Council for attendance at Council meetings be increased from the present $12.00 per meeting to $15.00 per meeting, subject to the usual conditions. This motion was carried with Alderman gwayze-contrary. It was then ordered on the motion of Aid. McCallumand Ald, McKinley that the salary of His Worship the Mayor be increased $100,00 the amount as contained. in the draft estimates. Carried Unanimously. ~ver .e |! Tag Collections It was then ordered on the motion of Ald, Martin and ,lid. Gregory that the City Manager prepared a detailed report on tile various phases of Dog Tag Collections. - Carried Unanimously. Car Allowance It was ordered on motion of Aid. White and Aid. Martin that the Car Allowance for His Worship the Mayor be set at $450.00. Retirement Allowance ~ C.C.Jones His Worship the Mayor then advised the Committee that he had been requested to bring to their attentionthe fact that retired Constable C.C.Jones was receiving his retirement allowance on the basis established prior to the fixation of a maximum of $100.00 per month and requested Council's consideration. It was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the retirement allowance of Mr. C.C.Jones be brought up to the maximum allowed of $100.00 and that $204.00 be added to the estimates for this purpose. Crossing Guards The City Manager was requested to submit a detailed report on the activities of Crossing Guards adjacent to the various schools, their remuneration, hours, etc. Negotiations CoJittee - Local 52_q. At this time, the report of the Negotiating Conmittee was read as to their dealings with the Fire Fighters and it was ordered on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Mayor Miller that the report, as submitted, be adopted and the Conm~ittee commended for their efforts. -Carried Unanimously. Electrical Departmen~ It was agreed that the item in tile Electrical Department Estimates; for struck body be reduced by $1,800.00 to the sum of $1,200.00. It was moved by AId. Gregory, to which there was no seconder, that with reference to the item under Electrical Department for standardization of stop signs that the amount as contained in the Departmental Estimates, nameiv, $1,500.00, be retained. ' Ne__gotiations Committee - Local 133. At this point, the report of the Negotiations Committee concerning their negotiations with Local 133 was read and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. McCalltun that the report, as submitted, be approved with the understanding that if Clause 2 be not accepted, that further negotiations be carried out. Carried Unanimously. E~.pmen~ At this point, the su~nary as to equipment items, which are contained in the estimates, was perused and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald, Swayze that the report be adopted and that the Equipment Committee report on the various items therein and also include in the report the possibility of one or two new Nurses' cars and also the possibility of entering into some form of rental system. Carried Unanimously. The City Manager was requested to check into the hardware purchses made for the City of Niagara Falls and their allocation amongst tile various dealers, particular reference being made Co Mr. Kinghorn of Centre Rardware. City-owned Building{. It was ordered on the motion of AId. eregory and Aid. Martin that the Property Committee check into the condition of various buildings owned by the municipality, particular reference being made to the garage on Lincoln Avenue, Welland Avenue~ the Loader Garage and the Welfare Office. Engineering Department It was agreed that the item shown for salaries in the Engineering Department be reduced $1,000.00 from $7,000.00 to $6,000.00. Sewer Department. It was agreed that the item for Main Sewer Repairs in the Sewer Department Estimates, be reduced $500.00, from $ 3,500.00 to $3,000.00. SwimminK Pool It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the Parks Committee investigate conditions at the Swimming Pool, particularly with reference to the paint job. Carried Unanimously. Memorial Arena It was ordered on the motion of Mayor Miller and Ald. Gregory that with reference to the Estimates for the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena, that the item provided therein for the purchase of roller skates be reduced $250.00 or from $t,000. to $750.00. Carried Unanimously. Filtration Plant It was agreed that the item for building repairs in the Filtration Plant Estimates be reduced $1,000.00, from $6,000.00 to $5,000.00. In the discussion with reference to the Filtration Plant Estimates, it was ordered on the motion of }~yor Miller and Ald. Martin that the City Manager approach the H.E.P.C. with a view to having the intake for the Filtration Plant cleaned and put in satisfactory condition at Hydro's expense, Carried Unanimously. Snow Chute. It was agreed that the item in the list of charges which are to be assumed this year or spread over a period of years, concerning the new Snow Chute, be reduced $2,000.00 from the figure of $4,000.00 and that the over-all cost be spread over a period of four years. Having completed perusal of the Expenditure side of the Estimates, the Committee then proceeded to review the Revenue aspect. Rainbow Bridge Plaza Stores It was ordered on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Swayze that His Worship the Mayor and the City Manager, arrange to see Premier Frost at an opportune time for discussion as to the Provincial Assistance'for the stores in the Plaza of the Rainbow Bridge. Carried Unanimously. Board of Education Grants At this time, the City Manager advised the members of the Committee as to the situation with reference to Board of Education Grants from the Province and the resulting decrease in their Estimated Grants of some $13,000,00 and advised that he had been in discussion with the Assistant Administrator and the Finance Committee of the Board of Education who were of the opinion that they would be unable to absorb the total and would appreciate some assistance from the Council in this regard. Following discussion, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McCalltun that the requirements of the Board of Education in the Estimates be increased by the sum of $5,000.00 to be applied towards the decrease in Provincial Grants. Garried Unanimously. Bus Transportation It was ordered on the motion of Aid. Martin and Ald. McCallum that, as recommended, a sum of $1,500.00 be inserted in the Estimated Expenditures for the use of the Committee on proposed Transit System. Carried Unanimously. Prior to this motion, AId. McCallum, Chairman of the Transit Committee, reported as to their recommendation concerning the purchase of buses and the setting up of a Commission to operate the Transit System and the necessary application for a Frivate Bill. |! Mill Rates The perusal of the Estimates then having been completed, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McCallum that the 1960 Budget Estin~tes, as submitted and as amended by the Committee, be adopted; and ~hat the M~ll Rate for 1960 be established at 59.5 for Commercial and Industrial purposes and 55.3 for Residential purposes and that the Budget be brought in accordingl>. C a_r_r_i_e_d~ _U n q_n_i~n~ouj On the motion of Aid. McCallum and Aid. Martin, the Conunittee adjourned. READ AND ADOPTED, 21st. March, 1960, Clerk ............. . . .,. .~. . ~.~:, .. .z~-. .~, Chairman of Finance. FIFTEENEH MEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 21st.March,1960. pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, March 21st, 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous regular and special meetings, adopted these on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory. DEPUTATION Mr. Paul Also was present at the meeting and it was ordered on the motion of Aid. Morton and Ald. Swayze that he be heard. Mr. Also advised that he and a few of the property owners of North Main Street were present and stated that they were all of the same opinion, that the portion of North Main between Summer and North Streets is the only part not classified as Commercial and pointed out that the street was widened, trees removed with the idea that at some future time the.street would be commercialized. He stated that they were still of the opinion that the street should be re-zoned and that 19 property owners agreed with him. Ald. Martin queried the possibility of having a survey made by the Assessment Department to ascertain the opinion of the residents in the area in question; he was also of the opinion that if everyone felt that the change should be made, he could not see why the Planning Board would not also agree. The Alderman agreed with the Planning Board that there is residential property up above street level for con~nercial use, but did not feel that this was in the same category as in the block under consideration. Ald. McCallum, Council's representative on the Area Planning Board advised that the Board has gone to considerable trouble to study this question. They have no other evidence of commercial development in this area and this would be one isolated case. Ald. McKinley referred to the property on higher elevation on North Main Street but pointed out the high price of the land in that area compared to the portion in question. Ald. White, former representative of Council on the Area Planning Board, advised that he was in favour of this change in zoning when he was on the Board but he was not in fayour of piecemeal zoning. SEE Communications 72~86,109 COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from previous meetings; No. 72 - Paul Also - requesting the resorting of North Main St. between Summer St. and North St. for the purpose of establishing a funeral home. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. Gregory that the communication be again tabled pending a survey of this area by the Assessment Department. No. 86 - Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board - advising that the decision of the Board that the application of Paul Also be not recommended to the City Council for approval. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the communication be again tabled pending a survey of this area by the Assessment Department. The following Conxnunications were presented; No. 109 - Niagara Falls & Suburban Area Planning Board - advising that the decision of the Board that it be recommended to City Council that the present Residential 3 restrictions be retained on North M~in St. frontage. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. ~rtin andAld. Gregory that the communication be received and tabled pending a survey of this area by the Assessment Department. No. 110 - Pastor, Our Lady of Peace Church - appreciation to Fire Department for assistance during fire at Marlann Hall. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McCallum that the communication be received and filed and a copy forwarded to the Fire Department. No. 111 - Greater Niagara Advertising and Sales Club - invitation to attend Dinner Meeting on March 29th. at 6.30 p.m. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the invitation be received and accepted and as many members of Council as find it possible attend. All Members with the exception of Ald. McCallum indicated their intention of being pre sent at the dinner meeting. No. 112 - N[a&a[a~Fal~P L_ipn_s. 9~b - requesting permission to hold annual carnival on Bridge Street grounds on July 13, 14, 15 and 16th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and filed and permission granted providing dates are available, No. 113 - O~t~ip~TyP~i~CP~fP~e ' advising of the deadline when resolutions will be accepted for the forthcoming Convention. ORDERED on the motion o£ aid.Martin and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and filed. No. 114 - GreatS; N~ag~7~_.9~hu~.c_h_Bgs~e~b~l-1 A~soqiaAiOp.- requesting grant for 1960, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and the writer notified that an amount has been included in the Budget Estimates. No. 115 - Cj~tjtof Bartie - resolution requesting legislation to amend Child Welfare Act so as to simplify the mode of appealing a decision and changing residence requirements for this purpose. ORDERED on the motion of :lid. Martin and Ald. Morton that the resolution be received and referred to the City b~nager and City Clerk for a report. No. 116 - Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce - copies of Brief re Police College- ORDERED on ~he'm~&t~o~ of~i~]'3ia~ti~nj~l~. Gregory that the report be received and filed. No. 117 - M_ipisJ_~r of Planning an~ D_ey~e_l~p~n~ - outlining flood control measures. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MjKinley and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and tabled for Council's perusal. REPORTS Laid over from the previous meetinJ~; No. 76 - ~.ity Engineer - construction of storm relief sewers on three streets. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McKinley that the report be recieved and tabled for another weeks. The following Reports were presented; No. 78 - Chairman of Finance - presenting Estimated Revenue and Expenditures for the year 1960. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted. No. 79 - 9it_~XClerk ' recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Aid. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. No. 80 - Bus Transportation Committee - three recommendations in connection with' proposed bus transit commission. AId. Mceallum, Chairman of the Committee, advised that this report is also being presented to the Stamford Council at their meeting this evening. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and AId. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. PETITION Laid over from a previous meeting; No, 2 - Miss Maria Vander-Weyden ~nd 18 others - requesting re-zoning of North Main Street from Sun~ner Street to North Street, from Residential 3 to Commercial 1. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the petition be again tabled pending a survey of this area by the Assessment Department, SEE Communications 72,86,109. ORDERED on the motion of Aid, Whk e and Ald. McKinley that AId. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading, - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid, McCallum that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading, - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid, Morton and AId, McCallum - Carried Unanimously. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolution was passed; No. 51 - MCKINLEY - SWAYZE - RESOLVED that a communication be forwarded to Mr. W. L. Houck, M.P. former Mayor of the City of Niagara Falls, expressing the Mayor and Council's best wishes for his rapid recovery; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. BY-LAWS The following By-laws were passed; No. 5854 - To provide for the appropriations for the year 1960. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and Ald. Martin that Aid. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time, - Carried Unanimously, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McKinley that Rule 36 .(2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. II No. 5858 - To amend By-law Number 5494, being a by-law to provide for the remuneration of the members of the Council. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Gregory that AId. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading, - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. White that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. -Carried, with Ald. Swayze,opposed. Third Reading - AId. Gregory and Aid. McKinley - Carried, with Ald.Swayze-opposed. No. 5859 - To amend By-law Number 4922, being a by-law to grant a retirement allowance to a municipal employee. ORDERED on the-motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Gregory that Ald. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Martin that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. Gregory and Ald. McCallum - Carried Unanimously. No. 5855 - To authorize the levying and collecting of taxes for the year 1960, and defining the certain duties of the Clerk, Treasurer and Collector of the City of Niagara Palls. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Aid. Gregory that Ald. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Morton and Ald, Gregory that Rule 36' (2) of the Standing Rules of Council'be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading, - Carried Unanimously, Third Reading -Ald, Morton and Ald, White - Carried Unanimously, No. 5856 - To provide for giving the Collector of Taxes credit for the amount returned by her to the Treasurer in the year 1959; ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Gregory that AId. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the 1st, reading. - Carried Unanimously, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. Swayze that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried UnanimoUsly. Third Reading - Aid. McKinley and AId. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. No,. 585_/7 - To authorize the manner in which taxes for the year 1960, shall become due, to provide a time for payment and penalties for non-payment. II No. 5860 - To amend By-law Number 4187, being a by-law regarding dogs. ORDERED on the motion of Aid, McKinley and Ald. Morton that Ald. Martin be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and AId. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald, McKinley and Ald, Gregory - Carried Unanimously, No. 5861 - To amend By-law 5831, being a by-law to appoint members of the Niagara Falls and Suburban Area Planning Board. ORDERED on the motion of Aid, McKinley and Aid, Martin that Aid. Swayze be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading, - Carried Unanimously, ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Swayze and Aid. McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading, - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId, Gregory and AId, Martin - Carried Unanimously, Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, Clerk . Mayor. k Ir . FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 21st.March,1960. The Finance Meeting ~as held on March 21st. for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present. Ald, Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $41,646.55 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory. The City Manager's report on the application of Wmj Black, 611 Victoria Avenue, for a permit to erect a plastic, illuminated sign at his premises, at an estimated cost of $250. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and ~dopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of R. Salfi, for a permit to erect a sign at t685 Ontario Avenue, at an estimated cost of $1,800. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald. McCallum that the report he received and referred to the Property Committee. The co~nunication from the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce requesting a contribution of $50. towards the payment of the account for photo- graphs taken in connection with the Police College brief, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Mayor Miller that the communication be received and filed and the amount of $50. be paid, The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald, McCallum and Ald. Swayze. READ AND ADOFEED, 28ch. March, 1960. Clerk Chaix~nan of Finance, |! COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 21st. March, 1960. The Corm~ittee re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings, for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All Members of Council were present, His Worship, Mayor Miller, presided. BY The following ~X-law was passed; No, 5862 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McKinley that Ald. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Ald. Martin - Carried Unanimously. In answer to a query by Alderman Martin, the City Clerk advised that Mr. Huggins, Secretary, of the Merger Survey Conunittee, had advised thac Deacon, ARnett and b~rray, Consultants who are preparing the final report of the proposed merger, have informed him that the report will be ready by the end of this month, Alderman Martin was of the opinion that the Committee, now without a Chairman, should be called togethar, in order to appoint a Chairman, the Committee could then make more progress and get some results from the Consultants. The City Clerk advised that he would contact the Secretary regarding a meeting of the Committee. At the request of His Worship the Mayor, the City Clerk read a report on the parking situation on the north and south sides of Ferry Street, between Allen and Stanley Streets; the report concluded with the opinion that the parking situation is not acute. Ald. Morton, who first brought the complaint to Council, indicated his satisfaction on the study made of this location. A further report, submitted by the Police Department, to His Worship the Mayor, then was read by the C~ty Clerk, with reference to the parking situation on Buchanan Avenue, between Ferry Street and Spring Street, in front of the Sub-Post Office. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and referred to the Traffic Conunittee for a report. Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Martin and AId. Morton, READ .AND ADOPTED, 28th. March, 1960. er . · - Mayor. w SIXTEENTH MEETING REGUh~R MEETING Council Chamber, 28th. March, 1960. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Lionday, March 2gth, 1960, for the purpose of considering general business.and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McCallum. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from previous meeting; No, 104 - City of Kitchens[ - resolution to request Provincial Government to increase grant towards cost and construction of public library buildings. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the resolution be received and endorsed. SEE Report No. 81. No. 108 - David L. Webster - requesting Council's reconsideration to previous request for permission to make alterations in proposed-plan for erection of a motel at 2179 Lundy's Lane. ORDERED on the motion of Aldo McKinley and Ald. Swayze that the eo~nunication be received and filed and the applicant be advised that he must commence construction within a period of three months from date of advice from Council, due to the delay so far since original application for proposed motel. Carried, wi.th Ald. Martin and Gregory-opposed. gEE Report No. 8~. No. 72 - Mr. Paul Also - requesting re-zoning of North Main St. between Surmner St. and North St. for the purpose of establishing a funeral home. No. 86 - Niagara Falls and Suburban Area Planning ~oard - advising that the decision of the Board is that the application of Paul Also be not recommended to the City Council for approval, No.109 - Niagara Palls and Suburban Are~ Plannin~ Board - acknowledging petition favouring the re-zoning of North Main St. and advising following further represen- tations made on behalf of Mr. Aleo, that it is the decision of the Board that it be recommended to City Council that the present jResidential 3 restrictions be retained on the North Main frontage. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the communications be received and filed and the necessary steps be taken to have the Area Plan and Zoning By-law amended to permit the re-zoning of North Main St. from Residential to Qomercial. Carried, with Ald. McCallum and Gregory-opposed. SEE petition No.2. SEE Report No. 83. No. 96 - Mi-Co MeterSales and Service Limited - advising of the availability of meters to provide "Bumper to Bumper" double-stall parking. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the cormunication be received and filed and no action taken at the present time. SEE Report No, 84. The following Communications were presented; No. 118 - South End Business Men's Association - advising that the Association is in fayour of the change in North Main Street~ from Sutmner St. to North St. from Residential to Cor~nercial. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId. Gregory that this conununication be considered with connunications 72,86, 109 and report number 83.' Following 'such consideration, 'it was ordered on .the ~otion of A}d.. Martin and ·Ald. Swayze that the communication be received and filed and the necessary steps be taken to have the Area Plan and Zoning By-law amended to permit the re-zoning of North Main St, accordingly. Carried, with Ald, Gregory and McCallum-opposed. No.119 - Medical Officer of Health - recommending licences for nursing homes at 1459 Ontario Ave, and 1000 McRae St. and an extension of time be granted to the operator of the nursing home at 972 Jepson St. ORDERED on the motion of AId.Morton and Ald. McCallum that the communica~ion be received and recommendations adopted. [| |[, No. 120 - ME.~..B,,p.ia~p~ntj - requesting permission to continue Concession at Oakes Park. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and AId. Morton that the con~unication be received and referred to the Parks and Recreation Conm~ittee for consideration and a report. No. 121 - ~q~l\-q~Radian %~t~ra~s As~oqi~tion - invitation to attend annual Joint Installation ceremonies on April 8th. at 8 p.m. ORDERED on the motion of Ald.blorton and Aid. Gregory that the communication be received, the invitation accepted and as many of the members of Council and their wives as find it possible, attend. No. 122 - F.i~r~ IpSp~qtp/s_J_~pnf~eren~ - invitation to Cooleronce on April 27, 28 and 29th, 1960 at Brantford, Ont. The City Clerk advised verbally that it was tile desire of the Fire Chief to have the Fire Inspector attend this Conference. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and filed and the Fire Inspector be permitted to attend. No. 123 - Ni~,gar_a~F~a_l_l_s P_u,~bl_ic _Libr_~ary - requesting proclamation re Canadian Library Week, April 3rd. to 9th. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the communication be received, filed and proclamation issued as requested. No. 124 - Supt. N.~a&~ra PenipJ~u~A_San~t,ori~iu~ ~\~spci~tion - expressing appreciation for the financial support granted by the City and summarizing the work done. ORDERED on themotion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McKinley that the conm~unication be received and filed and a letter of appreciation be forwarded to Dr. Shaver in recognition of the work performed by the Association, No. 125 ~ Ff~s~i_d.ep~_D_i_str~qt ~3,L~qe_!~a~e Qff~rs.' A~sociation - invitation to meeting and luncheon to be held on April 2Oth. at Park Hotel. ORDERED on the motion of AId. ~rtin and Ald. Morton that the invitation be received and accepted and as many of the members of Council as find it possible arrange to be present, No. 126 - ~;~j_~C~gn__d_o_~nn - resolution to amend Local Improvement Act to provide for an allowance on side lots of triangular or irregular shape. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton that the resolution be received and endorsed. No. 127 -_B__ojL Scouts - requesting permission to use field at Oakes Park on May 14th. instead of May 28th. as previously granted By Council, ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee for consideration and a report. No. 128 - ~it~e~Ej~ct~r~a~ll.jjpr~kF~_~s- requesting permission to appear before Council on April 4th, to discuss problems of silverware workers. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId, Morton that the con~nunication be received and filed and the writer be advised that this date is satisfactory. No. 129 - Robert Notarfranco - referring to parking situation on Centre Street and the time limit of the parking meters situated thereon. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. White that the communication be received and filed and no change be made at this time. SEE Report Number 85. R_EPORTS_ Laid over from a previous meeting No. 76 - City Engineer - report on Storm relief sewers on Buckley Avenue, Morrison Street and St.Lawrence Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Liartin and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and adopted and work proceeded with. SEE Resolution No.52. The following Reports were presented; No.81 - City Manager - recommending endorsation of Kitchener's resolution to request Provincial Government to increase grant towards cost and construction of public library buildings. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the report and reconmendation be received and adopted. SEE Communication 104 No, 82 - Property Committee - recommending issuance of a permit to David L. Webster for construction of a motel at 2179 Lundy's Lane, having at least 12 units and the front conforming to one of the three sketches submitted by him on March 21st,1960. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Swayze that the report and recom- mendation be received and adopted and the applicant be advised that he must connonce construction within a period of three months from date of advice from Council, due to the delay so far since original application for proposed motel. Carried, with Ald. ~rtin and Gregory-opposed. SEE Communication 108. No. 83 - City Clerk - attaching statement of results of'the survey made by the City Assessor as to the opinion of property owners oR North Main St. from Summer St. to North St. concerning the possible re-zoning from Residential 3 to Commercial 1. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and filed and the necessary steps be taken to have the Area Plan and Zoning By-law amended to permit the re-zoning accordingly. SEE Communication 72. No. 84 - Traffic Committee - suggesting no change in the established parking stalls at the ~resent time. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. SEE Cormnunication 96. No. 85 - Traffic Committee - suggesting no change in time limit of parking meters on Centre St. at this time. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. White that the report be received and adopte~. SEE Communication 1~9~. No. 86 - Ci___t~ Ma.n{ge~r - outlining estimated expenditures for Capital Works to be carried on in 1960. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. Morton that the report be received and fi~ed. SEE Report No. 76. No. 87 - Negotiations Committee - advising of acceptance by Civic Employees of Wage Schedule for 1960. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and adopted. Ald. ~rtin, Chairman of the Negotiations Committee expressed appreciation to the Council, members of his committee, and the committees of both Civic Employees' Union, No. 133 and Local 528, of the Fire Fighters, for the manner in which negotiations were carried on and expressed satisfaction with theresuits obtained therefrom. Ald. McKinley expressed appreciation for the work done during negotiations, with which His Wordalp the Mayor concurred. No. 88 - Management Committee - recommending that the amended by-law concerning establishment'of a pension scheme for all civic employees be approved and negotiations commenced with the Department of Municipal Affairs to secure approval of the amended by-law. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. White that the report and recommendation be received and adopted. No. 89 - Management Committe~ - recommending that the positions of Deputy Clerk, Assessor and temporary clerk for the main office be advertised immediately. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McCalltun that the report and recommendation be received and adopted. No. 90 - Negotiations Committee - advising of acceptance by Bunkers of the Fire Department of an increase of $f00. per year. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White' and AId. Morton that the report be received and adopted. No. 91 - Management Commnittee - recommending quotation be obtained for new equipment listed in 1960 Budget for office and general outside services. ORDERED on the' motion of AId. Martin and AId. Morton that the report and recoum]endation be received and adopted, No. 92 - Management Committee - recommending the approval of provision of $1,000. additional insurance for all employees, as can now be provided by Mutual Life Assur- ance Co, of Canada,. at no extra cost to either the employees or the City. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald, Swayze that the report and recon~nendation be received and adopted. No. 93 - Traffic Committee - recommending establishment of one-hour parking meters on east side of Buchanan Ave. from Ferry to Spring St, and the prohibition of parking on the west side of Buchanan Ave. from Ferry to Spring St. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Gregory and Ald, White that the report and recommendation be received and adopted, [! No. 94 - Traffic Connnittee - recommending erection of "Caution" signs in the vicinity of small parks used by children as playgrounds. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald. McKinley that the report and recommendation be received and adopted. No. 95 - ~r~i_c~mmj~.e~ - 11 reconmendations. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton ~hat the report and recon~endations be received and adopted, with the exception of Item No. 4 which is to be referred to the Traffic Committee for consideration. The Traffic Committee were also requested to consider the erection of "Yield;' sign on Bender ltill at Falls Ave. No, 96 - T~_aJ.f~i~c gp.mm_i._~t~e_e~ - four recommendations, ORDERED on the motion of Aid, Gregory and Ald, White that the report and reconunendations be received and adopted, Carried, with AId, Martin-contrary, No. 97 - Traffic Con~nittee - three recon~nendations. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Ald. White that the report and recommendations be received and adopted. No, 98 - ~!~X ~r_~ - recommending the issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, McKinley and jAld, Morton that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly, RESOLUTIONS The followinK Resolutions were passed;. No. 52 - b[~RTIN - McCALLUM - RESOLVED that Construction Report No. 76 for the Construct~X LY s~o~ relief sewers on Buckley Avenue, Between Huron Street and Morrison Street; Morrison Street between Buckley Avenue and St. Lawrence Avenue; St. Lawrence Avenue between Morrison Street and Simcoe Street, be received and adopted and work proceeded with; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. C_a rF_i ej_~U nan imo~s~l]l, No. 53 - ~RTIN - bIORTON - RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls request the Department of Highways to approve of the transfer of $2,000.00 from Road Construction to Road Maintenance in the 1959 Annual Return; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ~r~ej Up~puJ.~'. No. 54 - ~RTIN - MCKINLEY - RESOLVED that a message of s>m~pathy on behalf of His Worship the Mayor and Members of the City Council, be forwarded to the family of the late V. L. Davidson, formerly Sheriff of the County of Welland and formerly Chairman of the Niagara Falls Court of Revision for a great number of years; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried UnanimouslJ~ Alderman Morton, Chairman of Finance, expressed his appreciation to City Council, officials and City Halt staff for their assistance and co-operation in the preparation and presentation of the 1960 budget. Aid. McKinley queried as to what provision was being made to take care of the Greater Niagara Area in connection with the proposed through-way which wilt enter adjacent to Queenston and intersect the Q.E.W. at Homer and was advised by His Worship the Mayor that he had been in communication with the Honourable Mr.Cass, Minister of Highways and that a copy of his letter had been forwarded to the Honourable Chas. Daley, Chairman of the Niagara Parks Commission and Mr. George Bukator, M.L.A. Niagara Falls Riding. This communication requested advice in detail as to where access to the through-way would be provided. PETITION Laid over from a previous meeting; No. 2 - Miss Maria Vander Weyden and 18 others - requesting re-zoning of North Main Street from Summer Street to North Street, from Residential 3 to Commercial 1. ORDERED on the moOion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the petition be received and filed and the necessary steps be taken to have the Area Plan and Zoning By-law amended to permit the re-zoning accordingly. Carried, with Ald, McCallum and Gregory- opposed. AId. Gregory requested the submission of a report by the City Manager or the Parks Conmittee, with reference to the amount of money spent over and above income in the upkeep of the Arena and various municipally-owned parks throughout the City. He requested this information in order that citizens may be. aware of what is being done for recreational purposes in the municipality, BY-lAWS The following By-laws were passed; No. 5863 - A by-law to provide for the 1960 Expenditures on Roads or Streets in the City of Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. McCallum that Aid.Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Ald. Swayze - Carried Unanimously. No, 5864 - A by-law to regulate and govern laundrymen and laundry companies carrying on that type of business known as laundromats, and for inspecting and regulating such type of laundries. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and jAld. Morton that AId. McKinley be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Swayze that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Ald. Swayze - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley. RF.~D A~ ADOPTED,4th. April, 1960. Clerk Mayor II FIF~*~NCE MEETING Counci 1 Chamber, 28th, March, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on March 28th, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Conm~ittee were present. Ald. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts, submitted in the amount of $59,113.12 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt v:ith, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. McCallurn and Ald. Martin. The Property Committee's report on their consideration of the application of Jos. Chiarella and Son, for a permit to erect a new building on the east side of Victoria Avenue, just north of Simcoe Street, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McCallum and Aid. McKinley that the report be received and adopted and the requirements of the Zoning By-law be complied with, The Property Committee's report on their consideration of the application of Crawford Mowers and Marine Ltd. 535 Victoria Avenue, for a permit to erect a plastic, illuminated sign, at an estimated cost of $330. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Aid. McKinley that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The Property Con~nittee's report on their consideration of the application of Mr. R, Salfi, for a permit to erect a sign at 1885 Ontario Avenue, at an estimated cost of $1,800. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Miller and Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted and permit issued, A communication from Gould-Leslie Ltd. for permission to erect two junior 6' by 12' poster displays, on each side of the frame building known as the Crown Restaurant, at 1401 Ferry St. was presented for consideration, along with a report of the Property Committee, Following a verbal report by the Chairman of the Property Committee, who referred to the policy followed by Council that permits for such erection on the sides of buildings have not been granted, it was ordered on the motion of Aid. McCallum and Aid. McKinley that the communication and report be received and filed and permit be not granted. The report of the Property Committee was presented in connection with a request received from Mr. Dominic Costa for advice respecting the possibility of obtaining a permit to move a 5-room cottage to the rear of 2024 Allen Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald, McCallum that the report be received and adopted and the applicant be so advised. The report of the Property Committee on their consideration of an application for permission to erect a garage at 672 Homewood Avenue, 6 inches from the property line, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted.and the applicant be advised that the minimum distance must be 2 feet. The report of the property committee recon~nending that the proposed construction of a vault on Clifton Hill, just east of the New York Central tracks by the Local Hydro Commission, be approved, was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Mayor Miller that the report be received and adopted. The Property Committee's report on their study of the plans submitted for the Employment Office to be constructed by the Federal Government at the corner of Main Street and Peer Street, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Mayor Miller that the report be received and adopted and the Architect of the Department of Public Works be contacted to see if it would be possible to comply with the by-law which ~rovides for a building not less than 20 feet in height on Main Street. The City Manager presented a report containing information regarding crossing guards in the vicinity of schools. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and filed. The City Manager presented a report on the mileage of Cars No. 1 and 2, operated by the City Nurses. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Martin that the report be received and filed. The Conmittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Swayze. RF~D AND ADOPTED', 4th. April, 1960. His Worship the ~yor also reminded the members of Council about the Dinner Meeting to be held on Tuesday evening, March 29th. commencing at 6.30 p.m. at the Park Hotel, sponsored by the Greater Niagara Advertising and Sales Club. On the motion of Ald. Swayzc and Aid. McCallum, it was ordered that the Clerk be authorized to purchase a water carafe, to be placed in the Council Chamber. Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Aid. Swayze. COUNCIL MEETING Chairman of Finance II RE:U) AND ADOPTED, 4th. April, 1960. Mayor. Council Chamber, 28th. ~farch, 1960. The Committee re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings, for the purpose of passing the by-law wbich covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All members of council were present. His Worship, Mayor Miller, presided. BY-h%W The following By-law was passed; Mo. 5865 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Ald. Gregory that Aid.Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the let. reading, - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of ,lid. Morton and Aid. Swayze that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Aid. Gregory - Carried Unanimously.- Rig Worship the Mayor requested those members of the Traffic Committee who plan attending the Traffic Conferen'ce being held in Toronto on April 4th, 5th. 'and 6th. to so advise the City Clerk in order ~hat arrangements may be made. II SEVENTEENTH MEETING 'REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 4th.April, 1960. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m, on Monday, April 4th. 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Aldermen McCallum and White. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory. DEPUTATION A delegation from United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America,dLocal 505, appeared before Council and it was ordered on tile motion of Aid. McKinley~and Aid. Gregory that they be heard. "~r. John Landry, was the spokesman and 6opies of the brief Concerning.the plight of the International Silver Company Workers, were distributed to Council by Mr. Jos. Vigna, Recording Secretary. The brief dealt in detail with the problem of the silverworkers due to the importation of tableware and hollow-ware into Canada, resulting in loss of employment to the workers in this area. Mr. Davidson, repre- senting the National Union also spoke and advised of the action taken by that Union in support of the workers in an effort to obtain some restrictive measures on goods flowing into Canada from Japan and the United States. The brief concluded with a request that the City Council insist that the Federal Government arrange a meeting and a representation be sent from Council with the Local Union to impress upon the Government the plight of silverware workers. The Local requested that Council press for such a meeting now when Officials of the Federal Government and Japanese Govern- ment are currently holding trade talks. SEE Connnunication no.130. TENDERS lil Tenders had been called for grass seed, rental of construction equipment and supplies for the 1960 season, and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Martin that the tenders received, be opened, initialled by Rio Worship the Mayor and tabulated. SEE FINANCE MEETING. CO~4UNICATIONS Laid over from previous meetings; No. 115 - City of Barrio - resolution requesting legislation to amend Child Welfare Act so as to simplify the mode of appealing a decision and changing residence require- ments for this purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the resolution be received and endorsed with the exception of Glause (a) and the City of Barrio be so notified. No. 127 - Boy Scouts' Association - requesting permission to use field at Oakes Park on May 14th. instead of May 28th. as previously granted by Council. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and filed and the request granted. SEE Report No. 100__L IIi The following Communications were presented; No. 130 - Local 505, U.E.W. - brief on International Silver Workers. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Swayze that the brief be received and endorsed as submitted by Local 505, U.E.W. and that when an appointment has been made with the Minister of Finance, that a Member or Members of Council accompany the Union Delegation to Ottawa, preferably to include His Worship the Mayor and that in the interim the Mayor make contacts with a view to having an appointment made. 5 No. 131 - Minister of Tra_n~spo~_t, - acknowledging receipt of copy of letter to president of Seaway Authority re fire prevention facilities along Welland Canal. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Aid. Morton that the communication be received and filed. No. 132 - NjaRara ~Jp~o~_i~l_ Bilitai.~e~ ' appreciation for 1960 grant. ORDERED on the motion of AId. blorton and Aid. Swayze tha~ the conm~unication be received and filed. No. 133 - Niagara Falls Junior Chamber of Comercc - appreciation for Council's co- operation ~ 't'l~e' ~o~o'[{~f Bh~s'~'d'd'ing x;oung ~{an of the Year Award. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton that the conm~unication be received and filed. No. 134 - Can. Federation of Mayors an~ ~lupicipalities - requesting proclamation re World Refu'~d~'~X~st~rit~ Wde~ April 24-30. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, blartin and Ald. Morton that the co~unication be received and filed and proclamation issued as requested. No. 135 - Op.t.~ZiJ~iJ~ ~o~_legp,. p~iJec.tpI - re Training Course for Municipal Fire Chiefs, in Toronto, April 27-29. TIle City Manager presented a verbal report recom- mending the attendance of the Chief and one member of the Fire Department (the selection of the member to be left in the hands of the Fire Chief). ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and the comunication be received and filed. No. 136 - Cijy 9_f Windsor - resolution to modify the Demerit Point System. The City Clerk reported ~e~billy and referred to the recent resolution from the City of Sarnia, which requested that the Demerit Point System be maintained, which the Council of the City of Niagara Falls endorsed. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Martin that the resolution from the City of Windsor be received, filed and not endorsed. No. 137 - C_ity_ oj_~ojdjtpF~ ' resolution to amend Section 24, subsections 5 and 6, so that notification of the passing of a by-law can be given property owners by suitable newspaper advertising. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Aid. Swayze that the resolution be received and endorsed. No. 138 - W. R, Sootheran - testimonial dinner to honour F. H, Leslie, publisher of the Niagar~ai~' ~[n~keview. ORDERED on the motion of Aid, Morton and AId. Gregory that the communication be received, filed and as many members of Council and Officials, as find it possible, attend. No. 139 - Greater NiaSara Softball Association - requesting nse of Softball diamond in Oakes p~"~d'~i~ ~'['7 ~oh~Y~r~"and submitting requests in connection with the maintenance of these grounds, ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid. Gregory that the comunication be received and referred to the Parks and Recreation Conmittee for consideration and a report. No. 140 - !ownship Solicitor - enclosing copies of draft by-law respecting dogs running at large. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. Gregory that the co~unication be received and the City Solicitor be authorized to work in conjunction with the Township Solicitor in preparing a by-law suitable to the three area muni- cipalities.' SEE Report Number 101. REPORTS The following Reports were presented,_ No. 99 - City Manager and City Clerk - recommending endorsation of resolution from City of Barrie, which a~ocates several changes in Child Welfare Act, with the exception of Clause (a) which if implemented, would be inclined to complicate matters regarding particular jurisdiction under which an appeal might be beard. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and recom- mendation adopted. SEE Communication 115, No. 100 - Parks & Recreation Committee - recommending permission be granted to Boy Scouts' AssOciation to change Wolf Cub Field Day activities at Oakes Park from May 28th. to May 14th, due to the fact that the Secondary School Field Day will not be scheduled for May 14th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Aid. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communication 127. No. 101 - 9!ty Solicitor - comments re proposed dog by-law. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and the City Solicitor be authorized to work in conjunction with the Township Solicitor in preparing a by- law suitable to the three area municipalities. SEE Communication 140, No. 102 - Traffic Committee - recommending establishment of parking on north side of Valley Way between Queen St. and Victoria Ave. by the installation of parking I meters; and the erection of "stop" signs at Clifton Avenue and River Road and at Cataract Avenue and River Road. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the report and recommendations be received and adopted; Carried with Alderman Martin and Mayor Miller-opposed. No. 103 - Traffic Committee - recommending that Hiram Street be made a through street at Falls Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton that the report and recon~endation be received and adopted.. SEE By-law No.5868. No. 104 - Traffic Committee - recommend. elimination of angle parking on south side of Clifton Hill from River Road to Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Ald. Swayze that the report and recommendation be received and adopted. Ald. Martin requested that a study of Clifton Hill be made to ascertain the possibility of providing an extra lane for traffic down Clifton Hill, especially during the summer months. No. 105 - Traffic Committee - recommending that the City Solicitor be requested to draft a new traffic by-law at the earliest possible date. ORDERED on the motion Ald. Morton and Ald. G~egory that the report and recommendation be received and adopted. No. 106 - City Ma__naJ. e__r - Revenue and ExpenditUre Statement on City's recreational facilities. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton that the state- ment be received and filed. No. 107 - ~i~ Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted an licences issued accordingly. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No. 55 - MCKINLEY - SWAYZE__- RESOLVED that a message of sympathy on behalf of His Worship the Mayor and Members of the City Council be fon4arded to t~e family of the late Mr. John B. Jamieson, highly esteemed resident of this municipality for a great number of years; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ~arried Unanimously. BY-LAWS The followinR By-laws were passed; No. 5866 - To amend By-law Number 5742, being a by-law to authorize the construction of watermains on Stanton Avenue, Park Street, St.Lawrence Avenue, Huron Street, Third Avenue, Second Avenue and Lundy's Lane; and sewers on Sam\lion Street, Fourth Avenue, Buckley,Avenue, Huron Street and Victoria Avenue Dump. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId. McKinley that Aid. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time, preamble form only; Carried Unanimously. i ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and ,\ld. Martin that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously, Third Reading - AId, Gregory and AId. McKinley - Carried Unanimously. No., 5867 - To amend By-law Number 3790, being a by-law for the regulation of traffic. ORDERED on the motion of Aldo McKinley and Ald, Morton that Ald. Gregory be granted the privilege of introducing tile by-law and tl~c by-law be gives tl~e £irst reading, - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and AId, Mortou that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended aud the by-law be giveu the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. McKinley and Aid, Gregory - Carried Unanimously. No. 5868 - To amend By-law Number 3791, being a by-law designating through highways. ORDERED on the motion of .lid. Martin and Aid. Mortou that nld, Gregory be granted the privilege of introducing the By-law and the by-law be given the 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. Martin that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given tl~c second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. McKinley and Aid. Swayze - Carried Unanimously, No. 5869 - To amend By-law Number 4134, being a by-law to provide for the install- at\on of parking meters on certain streets in the City of Niagara Fails; and to provide regulations relative to the parking of vehicles in the area or zones where parking meters are installed. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid, Morton tbat .\ld, Gregory be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the 1st, reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. Swayze that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading, - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. Morton and Aid. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. In answer to a query by Alderman Martin, the City Clerk advised that be had been in telephone conversation with the Consultants, Deacon, Arnett and Murray, regarding the submission of the Merger Survey Report, and had been assured by Mr. Deacon that he would be in the City on Friday, April 8th. at which time tl~e balance of the Survey Report ~ill be submitted to the Joint j Committee, prior to presentation to the respective Councils. AId. Gregory referred to complaints from residents of Ottawa Street regarding the unsatisfactory drainage condition of the road surface, and the fact that water remains in the middle of the road. The City Manager advised that this street as well as Second Avenue, north of tlamilton Street are the two remaining dish~shaped streets in the City causing trouble in the wintertime and it is anticipated that there will be a change made on these streets within the course of a few years. Aid, Gregory requested that this item be included on the Tour of Inspection. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Aid. Martin and AId. McKinley, READ AND ADOPTED, llth. April, 1960. Mayor "'.. ,, ,'' FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 4th. April, 1960. The Finance bitering was held on April 4th, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Aldermen McCallum and White. Ald. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $81,788.12 were approved by the Connnittee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McKinley. The City Clerk presented a request that the City purchase space in the Police Bulletin, official publication of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, which is circulated throughout the Dominion of Canada, the price being $60. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Martin that the request be referred to His Worship the Mayor and the Chairman of Finance, with power to act. The City }~nager's report on the submission of a sketch showing the proposed erection of a garage and stairs at his premises at 1429 MacDonald Avenue, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Miller and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and the sketch be referred to the Property Committee for consideration and a report. The Traffic Committee's report recommending the purchase of replacements for parking meters at a quotation of $32.50 for each rebuilt 2-hour parking meter and $32.00 'for each rebuilt 1-hour parking meter, was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald, Swayze that the report and recommendation be received and adopted. At this time, the City Manager presented a verbal report on his tabulation of the tenders which had been received for grass seed for 1960, and recommended that the grass seed be purchased from Clarke's Hardware Store, at a quotation of $538.44. ORDERED on the motion of His Worship Mayor Miller and Ald. Swayze that the tender of Clarke's Hardware Store, at a quotation of $538.44 be accepted. The City Manager presented another verbal report, advising that in the 1960 Budget an amount of $395. was included for the purchase of a Revere Detector instrument for the Engineering Department, which will facilitate the work in locating mains, watermains and sewers underground. The City Manager stated that this unit wouldbe used in conuection with theproposed 18-inch watermain on Stanley Avenue, and recomnended that the unit be purchased and the Agent of the Firmbe requested to come to Niagara Falls and use the machine to assist the Engineering Staff to detect all underground services before installa~ion of the 18-inch watermain is commencad. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Gregory and Ald. McKinle'/that the report aud recommendation o£ the City Manager be received and adopted. The Conmittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of .~ld. McK..ntey and Ald. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED, llth. April, 1960. Clerk COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 4th.,~pril, 1960. The Committee re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings, for tbe purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Con~mittee. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Ald, McCallum and White. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5870 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald, Gregory that Ald, Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Martin that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton - Carried Unanimously, The City Manager referred to the questions raised recently in connection with the proposed new bridge at Queenston and advised that he had on hand a sketch prepared showing the location of exits and entrances to the bridge, which assure ample facilities for any tra£fic coming off the bridge to get to the Niagara Parkway, Ald. McKinley expressed the wish that contact be maintained with the Department of Highways in this matter. His Worship the Mayor referred to the severe winter during which a substantial amount of money was spent on sand and gravel for the roads and sidewalks anf requested Council's support in his request to the citizens of Niagara Falls to assist in cleaning up the sidewalks in front of their own property, which will aid in improving the appearance and also the financial aspect which would be involved in labour costs for such work. The City Manager advised that the Bus Transportation Committee would like to arrange a joint meeting between the Councils of tbe City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford on Thursday evening, April 7th. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Aid. McKinley that the joint meeting of Niagara Falls and Stamford be arranged for Thursday, April 7th. commencing at 8 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the City Hall. Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, llth,. April, 1960. Clerk Mayor. EIGHTEENTH MEETING Council Chanlbcr, 7th, .q~ril, 1960. Special Meeting The Councils of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford assembled in the Council Chamber at the City Hall, on the evening of April 7tb,l~60, at 8:00 P.M. the purpose of the meeting being to receive a report of tbc B~s Transit Conm~ittee as to the composition of the proposed Transit Conm~ission. All members of the Niagara Falls City Council were present. All members of the Stamford Township Council were present with the exception of Deputy Reeve Kcighan. His Worship Mayor Miller called the meeting to order and asked thst hc be allowed a few minutes to bring up the question of the recent accident at the- corner of Victoria Avenue and Park Street, and suggested that a Joint Committee be set up comprising two members of the Niagara Falls Council and two members of tbe To~:oship Council to go into the whole matter of ambulance service and this instance ~n particular. It was then ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKii~lcy and AId. Crcgorl that His Worship the Mayor be empowered to appoint two members of-the Niagara Falls Council to function on such a Conm~ittee. Carried. His Worship then appointed AId. Martin and Ald. McKinley. The Council of the Tm.:nship of Stamford then took similar action and Councillor MacBain and Deputy Reeve Keighan were similarly appointed to represent the Township Council of Stamford. At this point, His Worship Mayor Miller turned the meeting over to \ld. McCallurn, Chairman of the Joint Bus Transportation Committee. Alderman McCallurn then advised the Councils that his Conm~ittee had given great consideration to the problem of transportation and the establishing of a Commission to operate such a system. He advised that, as instructed, the Con~nittee had gone into selection of names and that approaches had been made to the parties they were prepared to reconm~end and that the Conunittee were now prepared to submit Mayor Miller questioned the method utilized and indicated that his impression had been that names would first be submitted to the Councils by the Committee for their consideration before a selection was made. Following a discussion on this subject, it was ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McCallum and .~ld. Gregory that, as reco~ended by the Joint Co~ittce, a Co~ission of six members be established to operate the proposed Transit System; comprising the heads of the two municipalities and four appointed members; two of the appointed members to be appointed by the Council of the City of Niagara Falls and two to be appointed by the Council of the Township of Stamford. Carried, the vote being 6 in favour and 5 opposed. ~n amendment by Councillor Bridge that the Co~ission consist of five members rather than six was not seconded. It was then ordered on the motion of AId. Morton and Councillor Bridge ,Chat a list of all the names as submitted to the Joint Conuuittee for consideration be referred to each Council for study at its next meeting. This motion was lost, the vote being 4 in favour and 8 opposed. It was then ordered on the motion of Aid. McCallurn and Aid. White that the names, as selected by the Joint Conuuittee to function on the proposed Comnission, be now submitted to this meeting. This motion was carried, the vote being 7 in favour and 4 opposed, The Chairman of the Joint Con~aittee, Alderman McCallum, then advised that the Cormnittee were recommending that Mr. George Mowers and Mr. John Meats be appointed for the City of Niagara Falls and that Mr. Earl.' Davey and Mr. Jack Mackenzie be appointed for the Township of Stamford. His Worship Mayor Miller then suggested, that in.this instance, the action of the two Councils be reoorded separately and Reeve Mitchelson then put a motion, moved by Councillor MacBain and seconded by Councillor Allan that the names as submitted for the Township of Stamford be approved. This motion was carried, the vote being, Reeve Mitchelson, Councillors MacBain and Allan in f~vour and Councillor Bridge opposed. His Worship Mayor Miller than put a motion, moved by Ald. McCallum and seconded by Ald. White that the names as submitted by the Joint Committee for the City of Niagara Falls be approved. This motion was lost, the vote being, Aid. White, McCallum and Martin in fayour, and Ald. McKinley, Gregory, Morton and Swayze,opposed. Several of the members of the Niagara Falls Council then indicated that they desired to peruse the list of names as originally submitted to the Committee for Niagara Falls appointments before they were prepared to approve the recommendation of the Committee and the Council of the City of Niagara Falls then retired to the Board Room to consider the list which was made available by the Chairman of the Joint Committee. Upon returning to the Council Chamber, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. McCallurn and Ald. Swayze that the matter of appointments for the City of Niagara Falls be reconsidered and that the names as suggested by the Joint Committee, namely Mr. George Mowers and Mr. John Mears, be approved. This motion was carried the vote being, Ald. White, Martin, McCallurn, Swayze and McKinley in favour and Ald. Morton and Gregory,opposed. At this point, a motion to adjourn was moved and seconded by Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton, but later withdrawn because of other business to be considered. Councillor Bridge expressed the view that there should be, at this time, some indication as to how costs were to be shared, type of busses, routes, etc. and it was then ordered on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the Joint Committee prepare a full report on the proposed method of financing and pertinent phases to be submitted for study to each of the two Councils, following which there would be a further joint meeting of the Councils. Carried Unanimously. The following Resolutions were passed; RESOLUTIONS No. 56 - MCKINLEY - GREGORY - RESOLVED that His Worship the Mayor be empowered to appoint two members of the Niagara Falls Council-to serve on a Joint Committee to investigate the matter of ambulance service; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto af£ixed. Carried. No. 57 - ~CALLUM - GREGOR_~ - RESOLVED that, as recommended by the Joint Committee, a Commission of six members be established to operate the proposed Transit System; comprising the heads of the two municipalities and four appointed members; two of the appointed members to be appointed by the Council of the City of Niagara Falls and two to be appointed by the Council of the Township of Stamford; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried. No. 58 - McCALLUM - SWAY_Z__E - RESOLVED that the matter of appointments for the City of Niagara Falls be reconsidered and that the names as suggested by the Joint Committee, namely Mr. George Mowers and Mr. John Meats, be approved; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried. There being no further business, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the Councils adjourn. READ AND ADOFrED, llth, April, 1960. Clerk NINETEENTH MEETING Council Chamber, llth.April, 1960. REGUig~R MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p,nL on Monday, .q~ril llth. 1960} for the purpose of considering general business and finance. .~11 Members of Council were present, The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous regular and special meetings, adopted these on the motion of .~!d. Gregory and Aid, McCallum. Q~}~i~NICATION_j La ij .o~er, ~f_r_o_m_,_t_l!e~ p r 9v i__ou__s_ _n!e_e_t~ng ~ No. 139 - ~_r,~a,ter ~ia.g~r~_ So~ftball A.s.soci?tion - requesting use of softball diamonds at Oakes Park and Bridge St. grounds and suggesting certain improvements thcrcoo. ORDERED on tbe motion of .lid. 14cKinley and AId. Gregory that the con~nunication be received and filed and the recom~endations contained in the Parks and Recreation Co~ittce's report be adopted. The followini% Communications were p_resentedi No, 141 - A j,1 _Sa~pt~s' ,,~pgl_ig_a_n. C__h~rcljt R_e~ct_or - invitation to attend service on May 15th. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. Swayze that the conununi- cation be received and filed and the invitation accepted. No. 142 -_F.al~coR_C_a_r C!gb_ - requesting permission to paint safety slogans on the corners of intersections on Queen St. Victoria Ave. and Main St. In connection with this communication, Jos. Solomon, Acting Secretary of the Club, was permitted to speak to Council on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. }cKinley. He presented a diagram of what the Club proposed, and it was then ordered on the motion of jAld. Swayze and Ald. }brton tbat the conmmnication be received and filed, and the reco~nendation of the Traffic Committee be adopted, with the inclusion of inter- sections in the vicinity of schools. _S_EE Re_p.qrt ,No., 10~9. No. 143 -__~%i.nis,tgr__o~f_g_l_ann~i_n~__a_n_d_Dg~v_e_lo_pR~n~ - advising of 3-day Cenference on Civil Defence Program, to be held at Arnprior Civil Defence College, }lay 17-19. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and Aid. Swayze that the conm~unication be received and Aid. McCallum, Council's representative on Civil Defence, be authorized to attend, if he finds it possible to do so. No. 144 - !n_tg~ng~pgal ~acarpD!__L_t~. - requesting information as to possibility of locating a factory at 610-~30 Clifton Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of .kid. Martin and Aid. Swayze that the communication be received and referred to the Property Conmittee to meet with Mr.Zeppa. No, 145 - Minister of Finance ~ ack, letter re Japanese stainless steel imports. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the con~nunication be received and tabled and a copy forwarded to Local 505, U.E.W. for their information and comments . REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 108 - Parks and Recreation Co~nittee - re requests of Greater Niagara Softball Association. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that the report sad recommendations be received and adopted. SEE _Comn_lu_n~.i~__n No. 109 - T_ra~f_ft__c.~o._mm_i~t~_te~e - recommend. permission be granted to Falcon Car Club to paint safety slogans on intersections of Queen St. Victoria Ave, and Maio St, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted, with the inclusion of intersections in the vicinity of schools. SEE Conmunication 142. No. 110 - City ManaKer - recommending attendance of Watem~orks Supt. at Annual Convention of the Canadian Section of the American Waterworks Association, to be held in Buffalo, April 24th. to 27th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald, White that the report be received and adopted and any member of Council desiring to attend any of the sessions be so permitted. No. 111 - CitX_ManaRe_r - recommending that the Assessor be permitted to-attend the Association of Assessing Officers' Annual Convention, to be held in Sudbury from May 15th. to May 18th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. White that the report be received and adopted. No. 112 - C_ity EnRineer - report on attendance at Building Officials' Convention held in Montreal, April 4th. to 6th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and filed. No, 113 - ~itj_ Clerk - recommending issuance'of licenets. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and licenets issued accordingly. P~ETITIONS The following Petitions were presented; No. 3A - ~_~L.Jur~le~nd 7 others - requesting construction of asphalt pavement on Sixth Avenue, between Jepson St. and Valley Way. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the petition be received and referred to the City Engineer for a report. No. 4 - Mrs. A. E. Gardner and 2 others - requesting erection of "3-hour parking limit at alltimes" signs at'the eastern entrance (off Ontario Avenue) to Ellis St. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the petition be received and referred to the Traffic Committee for a report. I I ORDERED on tile motion of Aid. Martie and Aid. F. orl'on that Rule 36 (?) of the S ending Rules of Council be temporarily suspeoded and the bi -],an, be given the second reading,and the date of April 15th. be inserted in the by-law; Carried Unanimous 1 y. Third Reading - Aid. Morton and Aid. gwayze - Carried Unanimously. lid, McKinley questioned the interpretation ~n the by-law of ~41at could be termed "a dog running at large" and suggested that the ma~ter be discu!~scd with tile City Solicitor, to ascertain as to what the possibilities were for having this condition corrected, even if it means an approach to the Legislature for a change in legislation. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Aid. IqcKinley and AId. Gregory. READ AND ADOPTED, 19th. April, 1960. .'~ ..... ~ '~ .... Clerk Mayor RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed; No. 59 - MARTIN - MORTON - RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of Council be held on Tue'~day, April lgth, 1960, commencing at 7.30 p.m. and the Seal of tile Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously, No.60 - MCKINLEY - SWAYZE - RESOLVED that henceforth any matters that deal with management be not handled by the present'Management, Negotiation and Equipment Committee, but be referred to the whole council for consideration and decision; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried. Contrary-Aid. White, Martin and McCallurn. Aid. White proposed as an amendment, that all conmittens be abolished and that from this point, matters be dealt with by CoUncil as a Con~nittee of the Whole; this amendment was not seconded. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5871 - A by-law for regulating and prohibiting dogs running at large, seizing~ impounding a~d killing the same, and for imposing licenee feeS. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. Morton that AId. White be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-lm~ be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. FINANCE b~ETING Council Chamber, llth, April, 1960. TIle Finance Meeting was held on April llth, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present. ,lid. Morton Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $234,044,67 were approved by the Committee. TIle Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation Co the Council, on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. McCallurn, The Summary of Tenders for supplies for the year 1960 as submitted at the last meeting, was considered at this time, along with a report coutaining reconmxen- dations of the City Manager. The following action was taken; ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Martin that the report and recommendations of the City Manager be received and adopted. Carried by a vote of 4 to 3; the vote being Aye -Ald. McKinley, Martin, White and Swayze; Naye - Ald. McCallurn, Gregory and Mayor Miller. His WQrship the Mayor disagreed with the City Manager's reconm~endation concerning the purchase of tires and tubes in tl~e open market. The Mayor was of the opinion that the list price should be shown, along with the discount off such list price. Ald. Gregory in referring to the reconmendation of the Manager with reference to Portland Cement, being divided among the three firms bidding, was of the opinion that the tender of the lowest bidder should be accepted; also all tires and tubes in each category. L The City Manager's recommendations were as follows; CRUSHED STONE FOR CONCRETE CRUSHED STONE FOR ROADS CONCRETE SAND WATER I~SHED PIT SAND FOR CONCRETE LAKEWASHED SAND FOR CONCRETE GRAVEL FOR CONCRETE SUPPLY AND APPLY DUST LAYER SUPPLY & APPLY LIQUID ASPHALT SUPPLY & APPLY STOIC CHIP SPRAY PATCHING HerMIX ASP~ILT PORTLAND CEmeNT READY MIX CONCRETE DIESEL FUEL GASOLINE - WAGON LOT - CITY YARD PASSENGER TIRES TRUCK TIRES TRACTOR TIRES PASSENGER CAR TUBES OXYGEN ACETYLENE Queenston Quarries Calaguiro Brothers. R.E.Law Eastland Brothers R.E.Law Warren Paving Co. The supply for cement be .... divided among the three firms bidding, on the basis that the low price as quoted by E. Weightman & Son be met by the other tenderors. E. Neightman & Son British American Oil Co. Cities Service Tires and Tubes be purchased in the open market. Niagara Welders Supply COAL - Anthracite Stoker Fred Eastland Fuels. FIRE HOSE - 2-1/2 inch · 1-1/2 inch Geo. Angus Limited Geo. Angus Limited. The Summary of Tenders for the rental of construction equipment was then considered, along with a report and recommendation of the City Manager that the quotation of Calaguiro Brothers be accepted. ORDERED on the motion of Aid.White and Ald. Gregory that the report and reco~mnenation of the City Manager be received and adopted. The Report of the Equipment Committee recommending the purchase of equipment provided for in the 1960 Budget, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Gregory that the report and recommendations be received and adopted, as follows; 1. One Onan Electric Plant for Water Department. 2. Chain Link Fence for Settling Basins at Filtration Plant. 3. Truck Body and Hoist for Truck #17, Water Department. 4. One Odhner Adding Machine for Assessment Office and one for Purchasing Agent. I! 5. Three-drawer Legal Filing Cabinet. 6. l.;ardrobe Cabinet for Assessment Office. 7. Book Case for Engineering Department 8. Two Book Cases - 2-sections each. 9. Onan Electric Plant for Cemetery 10. T~:o Traficounters for Engineering Department. 11. One Jacobsen Power Mower for Cemetery. The report of the Equipment Committee reconm~ending purchase o~~ a J.'~cgcr Compressor at a quotation of $5,475.00 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McCallurn and Aid. McKinley that the report and reconunendation be received and adopted. The Propert5· Committee's report on their consideration of a sketch submitted by Mr. Moretta for the erection of a garage at 1429 HacDonald Avenue, was presented for consideration. ORDERED oe the motion of Aid. McCallurn aed Aid. Swayze that the report be received and adopted and the applicant be advised as to the stipulations contained in the Committee's report, with reference to distances from lot lines and existing dwelling and also lot coverage requirements. The Property Conm~ittee's report with reference to the request of Gould- Leslie for reconsideration of their recent application for permission to erect two junior panel poster displays on the building at 1401 Ferry ,qtrect, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and A]d. McCallurn that the report be received and adopted and a permit be not granted dne to the opinion of the Committee that erection of advertising panels in the business area should not be considered. The City Manager's report on the application of Pietro Guarasci of 783 Simcoe Street, for a building permit to erect a one-storey building in front of the two storey stucco dwelling on Lot 168, north side of Sirecoo St. east of Victoria Avenue, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the nlotion of Ald. Gregory and AId. McKinley that the report be received and adopted and the permit be issued, subject to the condition that the owner complies with the requirements as to the minimum height of 20 feet and a realistic valuation of the cost of the work established. The Property Committee's report on the application of Hartin Chikie for a permit to erect an addition to his building at 683 Welland Aveoue, at au estimated cost of $6,000.00 was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and adopted and permit issued subject to compliance with all regulations of the Building By-law. The Property Conm~ittee's report on the application of the Clifton Hotel on Clifton ltill, for a permit to erect an aluminum awning was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald, McCallurn that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The communication from the New York Times in connection with the publication of their two vacation issues, and suggesting that the City purchase advertising space therein at $250, per insertion, was presented for consideration. It was moved by Ald. White and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received and filed. This motion was lost by a vote of 5 to 2. An amendment made by Ald. Gregory and Ald. McCallurn that the communication be referred to the Tourist Committee of the Council and the City Manager for consideration was carried; with Ald. White and Swayze-opposed. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory. READ AND ADOPTED,19th. April, 1960. Clerk Chairman of Finance. ~OUNCIL ~ETING TI.;Eh~IlETH MEETING Council Chamber, llth. April, 1960. The Cormnittee re-asSembled at the close of the regular CounCil and Finance. Meetings, for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Conmittee. All Members of Council were present. BY-L~4 The following By-law was passed; No. 5872 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that Ald. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the 1st. reading, - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McCallum that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried UnanimouSly. Third Reading -Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton - Carried Unanimously. In connection with the proposition submitted by Sten-or-Sec to centralize emergency and service calls during holidays,week-ends, or evening periods, it was ordered on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Martin that the same be tabled pending report on the ambulance inyestigation. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No. 61 - GREGORY - McCALLUbl - RESOLVED that the Honourable Mr. Cass, Minister of Highways be contaQted and requested to have arrangements made to conduct a survey, at no cost to the municipality, in the City of Niagara Falls at the ~ainbow Bridge head and vicinity; and the S~al of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. VERBAL REPORT Ald. White gave a verbal report on his attendance at the Ontario Traffic Conference held recently at the Seaway Hotel in Toronto, indicating that it 'was a very worthwhile con.ference and extremely informative. Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. White and Ald. McCallurn. READ AND ADOPTED, 19th. April, 1960'. || ClerR Mayor. Council Chanlber, 19th. April, 1960. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Counckl met at 7.30 p,m, on Tuesday, April 19th. 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid. Gregory. DEPUTATION In connection with the communication from the U.E.W. Local 505, it was ordered on the motion of Aid. White and Aid. Morton that Mr, Johu Landry, be heard. Mr. Landry advised that the workers were indignaut at the attitude be|uS taken by the Minister of Finance in connection with their attempt to arrange an appointment with him to discuss the pligh~ of the silverware ~Jorkers due to Japanese imports, and was of the opinion that if a Member of Council ~Jcre to accompany a delegation of silverware workers to Ottawa to interview the Minister of Finance, souse action might result to protect the workers in their plight and also in getting those laid off, back to work. In answer to a query by His Worship the Mayor, Mr. Vigna, Secretary of Local 505, advised that their Local had also forwarded a letter requesting an ~ntcr- view with the Minister of Finance at the same time as the City Couucil but they were advised that it would be quite impossible for the Minister to meet them but he would arrange a meeting with his Deputy, Mr. Grant. This, however, is not satisfactory to Local 505. ttis Worship, Mayor Miller, requested that he be supplied with a copy of the Letter which the U.E.W. had received from Mr. Fleming, the Minister of Finance. Mr. Vigna gave assurance that a copy would be available. S~E' ~omm~i.c~tion !~o .,!46. Mr. W. Meadows, Manager of Goodyear Service Store, was also at the meeting, and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. White and Aid. McCallurn that he be heard. Mr. Meadows voiced dissatisfaction at the manner in which Council had dealt with the tenders received recently for the supply of tires and tubes. Ald, McCallum pointed out that twice during the discussion on these tenders at the previous meeting, he had questioned whether Mr, Meado~.:s was satisfied with the Method of purchasing, and he had indicated that he was. Ald. Martin pointed out that the City was not changing its policy from other years as the same treatment has been given and queried Mr. Meadows as to his reason for submitting a tender only on the condition that he be given all the business, and was advised by Mr. Meadows that this had been done in order to give the City a better price than ever before. Ald. Martin then requested the City Manager to ~ive an explanation of why the tenders were handled in this way~ and the City Manager.proceeded to explain the procedure of tendering and the fact that anumber of years ago all the business for tires went to the Goodyear Company which at that time was operated by W.B .Gunning due to the fact that road service was provided. Later on other Tire Companies got into the business and provided satisfactory road service and Council in their wisdom decided that the business should be split and part of the business was given to those firms tendering. Certain trucks have been allocated to Goodyear aud others to Firestone and other Tire Companies. He explained that one year a Company may not derive as much business if a new truck was receiving service, Trucks are left with the same dealer year after year. Ald. Martin was of the opinion that it is well known that the tire business has been handled this way and could not see where tile City could afford to give all their tire business to one Company. His Worship, Mayor Miller, advised that he has bees opposed for years as to the method following in accepting tenders for tires. He stated that he would like to see other places of business get some of the business, that the purchases should be spread around. The Mayor was of the opinion that it was not fair to have one company submit a discount and then ask other merchants to meet the same rate of discount. SEE Conmmnication No.155 TENDERS Tenders had been called for a 3/4 ton pick-up truck to replace Truck No. 31, in the Parks Department. a station wagon for the Engineering Department to replace No. 29, and also for the excavation, backfilling, grading, etc. for an 18-inch watermain On Stanley Avenue, between North Street and Morrison Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the tenders received be opened, initialled by His Worship the Mayor and tabulated. SEE ADJOURneD ~ETING CO~[UNICATIONS The following Conmunications wereprsented; No. 146 - Local 505, U.E.W, - requesting Council to re-institut'e its request for an interview with the Minister of Finance. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. Swayze that the corm~unication be received and filed and a cosm~unication be forwarded to the Minister of Finance, drawing his attention to the dire necessity of meeting a delegation of the U.E.W. and a member of Council accompany the delegation when tke meeting is arranged. Carried Unanimously. No. 147 - W. J. McBurney_~_City__Solicitor - explanation of the definition of dogs "running at large'l as defined in the Act. ORDERED on the motion of AId,. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed, No. 148 - Welland County Children's Aid Society - invitation ~o Annual Meeting and Dinner in Ridgeway, April 28th. at 6.30 p.m. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Morton and Aid. Gregory that the invitation be received, accepted and asmany of tbe Members of Council as find it possible, attend. No. 149 - Royall Canadian Air Cadets - requesting permission to hold Annual Tag Day on May 14th. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and AId. McCallum that the conmmnication be received, filed and permission granted as the date is available. No. 150 - Y's Men's Club - requesting permission to sell fertilizer. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and ,lid. Morton that the communication he received and filed and permission granted. Carried,.with Ald. White and SWaNz~ opposed. No. 151 - Irish-Canadian Soccer Club. - requesting use of Oakes Park for scheduled home league games on Saturdays. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received and referred to the Parks .an~ Recreation Con~ittee for consideration and a report. No. 152 -.Sgt. Catherwood, Police Departmen~t - requesting permission to hold a children's parade on Saturday, April 23rd. commencing at 9.15 A.M. in connection with "Elmer Theatre Party" sponsored by local industry. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald, Swayze~that the cormnunication be received, filed and permission granted as requested. No. 153 - N_jiAg_~r_~Pe~nijs__u~a C~_o~ervation Authority - Financial Statem&nt for year ended December 31,1959. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McCallum and AId. McKinley that the statement be received and filed. His Worship the Mayor requested Council's representative, Aid. McCallum, to enquire as to the item contained in the statement on Members' Allowautos and Expenses, when he attends the next meeting of the Authority. No. 154 - Niagara Falls and Suburban Area Planning Board - decision on application of Mrs. Konkos. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McCallum that the communication be received and filed and the reconmendation of the Board be adopted. No. 155 - Goodyear Service.__ManaSeF.- protesting action on ten4ers for tires and tubes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Maktin and. Ald. McCallum that the communiO cation be received and filed. Carried with Ald. Gregory-contrary. PREVIOUS to this action, Ald. Gregory moved that the communicat~on be received and the matter put to another vote; there was no seeonder to this motion. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 114 - faty Manager - recommending attendance of City Treasurer. at International Muniei a Finance Officers''o . i e d .i ,irU u.e 5th. to 9th. inclusive; ORDERED on that the rpport be received and adopted. |1 No. 115 - C~itX ~.1999.gq~ - reconmmnding attendance of b',c~nbcr!~ of Couacil a~ the banquet to be held on April 26th. of Canadian Section, '~u~er{can Watcrworkq Association Convention, being held in Buffalo. ORDERED on ['lie n~otion of Aid. Gregory and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. No. 116 - titx ~.Iana.ge)' - quotations received for installation of qtec] pipe under Q.E.W. in connection with proposed ]S-inch watermain on Staulcy Avcnuc1 between North Street and Horrison Street and rcconmlesding that the tender of Arlnco Drainage and Metal Products Ltd. at a quotation of $37.00 per foot, bc accepted. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton aud Aid. Swayzc that the report and recom- mendation be received and adopted. No. 117 - C,i.tx C~l,e~iI~ - reconm~cnd~ng issuance of licenets. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. 1.~orton and Aid. Martin that the report be received and adopted and licenets issued accordingly. RESOLUTIONS The_ fol_lp~ii}!g__R!so_lutions _~re pa_s~e~d; No. 62 - McKI)N~LEY..- ~.(ORTO_N - RESOLVED that a message of s>unpatby be forwarded on behalf of His Uorship the Mayor and Members of the City Council, to the fatally of the late Mrs, Mabel Anderson, wife of the late Chas. W. Anderson, former Mayor of the City of Niagara Falls; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Cor!\ic~_ Ung_~!i~:ou~l.xI. No. 63 - MORT9~ f. Mcg~LU~I - RESOLVED that the Department of Highways be approached in connection with the possibility of constructing an overpass at Stanley Avenue and the Queen Elizabeth llig~ay, in order to eliminate traffic congestion not in existence at that intersection; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. G~p~ed Ugqni~ous}Y.. Aid. Martin advised Council that he wished to check on the forIn of tender prepared for the supply of fire hose, due to the fact that he had noticed in the local press a letter from a locat firm expressing dissatisfaction at the action of Council. in accepting an out-of-town firm's bid for fire hose. The Aderman referred to a conversation held with the local merchant on the telephone, who had advised that had he been aware of the brand of hose preferred by the Fire Chief and had it been indicated on the tender form, he would have quoted on such brand. The City Manager advised that quotations are requested on 2-1/2 inch and 1-1/2 inch hose and Companies submit tenders on different brands available. The Fire Chief prefers a particular brand which is easier to bandit and also easier to store; this brand being very popular with Fire Departments throughout the Dominion of Canada, AId. Martin referred to the work performed by the Gas Company in connection with the replacement of ~nains on Queen Street, which resulted in interference with municipal sidewalks, stating that it was his understanding that the sidewalks would be returned to satisfactory condition and this has not been done. The City Manager advised that the City workmen are concentrating entirely on clem~ing up the streets in order to secure the subsidy paid by the Provincial Government for such work and it is expected that this work will be finished by the end of April and then the side- walks on Queen street will receive attention and the Gas Company billed for such work. Aid, Martin expressed concern for the merchants on Queen Street, being of the opinion that business was interfered with during the Christmas seasos whea the Gas Company replaced the gas mains, and now felt that the merchants should uot have to undergo further interference with sunm~er business by having the sidewalks torn up. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5873 -' To pr0vlde for the a'doption of an amendment to the Official Plan. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and AId. McKinley that Ald. McCaltum be granted the privilege of introducing the by~law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. The City Clerk advised that this by-law is necessary in order to get the application for amendment before the Department of Planning and Development in connection with the reclassification of two locations from Residential to Conm~ercial, namely, North Main Street from Summer St. to North Street; and also at the southerly end of the intersection of ~rray Street and Stanley Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried, with Ald. Gregory-opposed. Third Reading -Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley - Carried, with Aid.Gregory,opposed. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. McCallum. READ AND ADOPTED, 25th. April, 1960. FINANCE ~ETING Council Chamber, 19th. April, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on April 19th, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present. Ald. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $137,792.00 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley. · The Conmittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. McKinley. READ AND ADOFTED' 25th. April, 1960. Clerk ' ". Chairman of Finance.' I| |! COUNCIL MEETING Counc~ 1 Chamber, 19 th. Ai>ril, 1960. The Committee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings, for the purpose of passiug the by-law ~Hxich covered the account5 approved by the Conunittce. All Members of Council were present. B Y - LAW The followin~_Bv~71j~: was %~ss~_ejl No. 5874 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. Gregor/that AId. I,Iorton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and tbc by-la~: be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on tile mbtion of Aid. Morton and AId. S~!ayze that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. Gregory and Aid. Morton - Carried Unanimously. The City Clerk reminded the Mayor and Council about the luncheon scheduled for noon to-morrow, Wednesday, April 2Orb. which is being sponsored by the City iu connection with the Welfare Officers' Confere~ce being held in this Cit.x. The City Clerk also reminded the two representatives of Council on the Joint Con~nittee investigating ambulance service, Ald. Martin and Aid. McKinley, including His worship the Mayor, about the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 20th. conunencing at 7.30 p.m. TENDERS FOR 18-INCH WATERMAIN The City Manager presented a verbal report on his tabulation of the tenders received for the construction of an 18-inch watermain on the west side of Stanley Avenue, between North Street and Morrison Street, and recommended on the basis of the Number of hours needed to case the pipe into position, namely, .approximately 16 hours, that the tender of Cashmore Contracting (Niagara) Ltd. be accepted, at a quotation ~f 97 cents per lineal foot for excavation, backfilland grading of trench and $8.00 per hour for placing 18-inch watermain in 30-inch tunnel pipe under Q.E.W. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Aid. Gregory that the verbal report and reconunendation be received and adopted. SEE Resolution No. 64. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No. 64 - MORTON - GREGORY - RESOLVED that the tender of Cashmore Contracting (Niagara) Ltd. be accepted at a quotation of 97 cents per lineal foot for excavation, backfill and grading of trench for 18-inch watermain on the west side of Stanley Avenue, between North Street and Morrison Street and $8.00 per hour for placing 18-inch watermain in 30-inch tunnel pipe under the Queen Elizabeth Highway; AID the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to enter' and execute an agreement and/or contract for the said work; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously_._ Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. White. READ AND ADOPTED, 25th. April, 1960. Clerk CO~.~ERENCE Council Cbamber, 19th.April, 1960. The Conference Conunittee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Tuesday, April 19th. 1960. All Members of the Conunittee were present. l{is Worship, Mayor Miller, presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the ConDittee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McCallurn and Ald. White. READ AND ADOPTED, 25th. April, 1960. II TWENTY-FIRST MEETING Co;mcil Cbambcr, 25th. April, 1960. REGUI.~ETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council n~et at 7.30 p.n~. on l.buday, ?H~ril 2Stb. 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and f~nance. All Mcubcrs of Council were present, with the exception o~ Ald. I%artin, The Ct, uucil, haviug received and read the minutes of the previous meetiug, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Swayze. COI,~,~JMICATIONS L_a_id_ 9v~cyjr~ojn__a_j~revious mcetjg-/l; No0 144 - International llacaroni Ltd. - re proposed use of 610-630 Clifton .'.venuc} as manufacturing plant for food products. ORDERED on the raotion of Aht..~orton and AId. Swayze that the conm~unication be received and filed aud the writer be advised to make application to the Conm~iutee of Adjustment. ~_ ~l~o~, Njm~]~cI _] The fol lowin[_C_oKm~un~i_ca_t_i°_n-s w-ey-e--l!r~es-eg~ted; No. 156 - 172rid, Anti-Aircraft Bg_ttc~Y ' invitation to Civil Dcfencc Technique, be held on A~V~'i '2~'1 'a~t'~']~:n~, in Geueral Brock Armouries. ORDERED on tbc motion of Ald. Morton and Ald, Swayze that the invitation be received, accepted and as many of the l, lembcrs of Council as find it possible, attend, No. 157 - Greater Niagara Softball Associatiou - apprccial-ion for Council's co- operation {~' *~'ti~ ~,i~L' '~{~ ~cp ~f ~li'c grounds at Oakes Park and Brid~c Street aud invitation to Opening Night ceremonies on Monday, ~!ay 16tb. at 6 p.m. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton that tbc invitatiou be received and accepted. No. 158 . ~jg~i!~.99!o}.~9!~j~9~}-~ - requesting use of Oakes Par~.: for two Drum Corps Contests. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and AId. McCallurn that the communication be received and referred to the Parks and ,Recreation Conm~ittce for consideration and a report. No. 159 - Horseshoe Chapter National Secretaries Associatiou - requestiug issuance of a procli{&~{~l{,~hb~hEb'~'ti~'~{~WLfili~X~'}/Lnd Aid, Mortou tbat the communication be received, filed and proclamation issued as requested. No. 160 - Niaera District Airl~ort Con~issiou - enclosing budget for year ending December 3Yst, 1960, and requesting payment of City's share. ORDERED oa the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. McCallurn that the cox~unication be received and filed and cheque issued accordingly. Carried, with Aid. White-contrary. No. 161 - Local ~dro Co~ission - copy of Balance Sheet and Operating Report of year ending~'~m~er 31st,1959. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and A].d. McKinley that the statement be received and filed. No. 162 - pj~ra Parks Co~ission - requesting City to assume portion of expense for the resurfacing of River ~from Bender St. to the nortb city limits. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and AId, Morton that the co~rm~uuication be received aad referred to tbe City Manager and the City Solicitor for submission of a report. No. 163 - CitX of ~en Sound - resolution to request legislation providing for 50% subsidy to c~ties and separated towns on all road construction projects contained in approved read programs. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid. Gregory that the resolution be received and endorsed. No. 164 - CitLof Chatham - resolution to request provincial Legislature to repeal sections of~egislation permitting the granting of fixed assessments. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that the resolution be received and referred to the Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk and Couucil's representatives on the Chamber's Industrial Go~ittce, for consideration and submissiou of a report. _ permission to No. 165 - NiaBara Falls Junior Chamber of Commerce requesting erect street banner advertising stage production OKLAHOMA. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Morton that the connnunication be received and filed and permission granted, subject to the approval of the Local Hydro Com- mission. Carried, with Aid. White-contrarY. Council adjourned to the Fieante Meeting on the motion of Aid. Uhitc and Ald. Gregory. READ AND ADOPTEDI 2nd. May, 1960. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 118 - PffEp~e~t~lC°n~nittee ' reconm~ending proprietor of International Macaroni Ltd. apply to llle Con~nittee of Adjustment to permit tile property at 610-630 Clifton Avenue to be used as a location for the manufacture of food products. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communication 144. No. 119 - Urban Redeveloppent CormmitteJ - repor~ of meeting held on April 21st, ORDERED on the~tY~nonof Ald. McCallum and Ald. Gregory that tile report be received and filed. No. 120 - Traffic Committee - four recommendations. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. Carried, with Mayor Miller and Ald. McKinley-contrarY. Ald. McKinley indicated his disapproval of Item 3 in connection with the installation of a marked pedestrian crosswalk at Victoria and Jepson, at an approximate cost of $160. being of the. opinion that. such installation would initiate other requests for ~imilar inptallations and tile Aldermau was concerned with the demands on the current budget.. His Worship the Mayor was of tile opinion that other locations should have precedence over the location proposed. No. 121 - Ci__tJL_~ManaBer - recommending attendance of purchasing Agent at 35th. Conference of Canadian purchasing Agents to be held in Detroit, June lot. to 3rd. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid. McCallum ,that the report be received and recommendation adopted. No. 122 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKi"~le~'and Aid. Morton that.the report be received and adoRted and licences issued accordingly. No. 123 - Traffic Committee - recommending establishment of 3-hour parking on Ellis Street. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and adopted. SEE Petition No.4. PETITION Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 4 - Mrs. A, E. Gardner and 2 others - requesting 3-hour parking limit sign at eastern entrance (off Ontario Avenue) to Ellis Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McGallum that the petition ~e received and filed and request granted. SEE Report No.121 The following By-law was presented; No. 5875 - To authorize the construction of a watermain on Stanley Avenue and ' "' storm sewers on Buckley Ave. '~]RDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. McCallum that Ald. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily Suspended and the by-law be given the.second reading. - Carried Unanimously. I| FINANCE MEETING 25th. April, 1960. The Finance I. lceting was held on April 25tb. 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were prosect, x.:ith the exception of Aid. Martin. Ald. MortGo, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of ~4t,622.04 were approved by the Connnittce. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherx.:isc dealt with, were ordered placed in the [;oney By-law for presentation to tile Council on the motion of Mayor Miller and Aid. Gregory, B, F. Goodrich Co. Ltd. submitted a tender for tires and tubes, which was received in the mail on April 22nd,1960, and following an explanation that the tenders for such supplies closed at 4 p.m, on Monday~ April 4th, it was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Miller and Ald. McKinley that tile tender be received hnd filed and the tenderer be notified that due to the fact that the same was not submitted within the tine specified, it could not be considered. Summaries of tenders received for a 3/4 ton pick-ap truck to replace Truck ¢~31, in the Parks Department and also a Station Wagon to replace vehicle 29 in the Engineering Department, were presented along with a report of the City Mauager recommending that the tender of Motorville Car Sales for a 3/4 ton pick-up truck, at a net price of $2,065. and that the tender of Victoria Motors for the Station Wagon, at a net price of $1,795. be accepted. ORDERED on the motioo of AId.McKinley and AId. McCallum that the sunwearies be received and filed and tile report and reconmmndations of the City Manager be received and adopted and units purclmsed accordingly. The City Managerio report on the application of Thos. Serrao, 1450 Ferry Street, for permission to erect a metal, frame and wood sign at his premiscs, at an estimated cost of $40. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Miller and Aid. McCallum that the report be received and adopted and permit ~ssued. The City Hanager's report on the application of bl. Procuik of the Victoria Inn, 1306 Victoria Avenue, for permission to erect a plastic fluorescent lighted revolving sign, at his Restaurant, at an estimated cost of $2,000. was presented for consideration. It was moved by AId. Swayze, seconded by .lid. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and permit issued; ibis motion was defeated by a vote of 4 to 2. \n amendment by Ald. HcCallum and Aid. McKinley that the report be received and referred to the Property Con~nittee for consideration and a report, was carried by a vote of 4 to 3, the vote being - AId. HcCallum, McKinley, Mayor Miller and the Chairman of Finance Aid. Morton; Naye ~ Aid. White, Gregory and Swayze. The City Manager's report on the application of A. Zinm~erman, 474 First Avenue, (Zin~nerman Supplies) for a permit to r~move the existing lean-to and to replace the same with a new structure, at an estimated cost of $3,000. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of .'lid. Gregory and Ald. Swayze that the report be received, adopted and permit issued. The City Hanager's report on the applicaticn and r~viscd plan of Pietro Guarasci; 783 Simcoe Street, for permission to construct an addition in front of the dwelling at 783 Sirecon Street, to be used as a retail store, was presented for consideration. The report advised that the estimated cost has now been revised to $4,000. ORDERED on the motioo of Aid. McCallum and Aid. HcKinley that the report be received and adopted and permit issued accordingly. Ald. McKinley suggested that consideration be given to the possibility of including a possible by-law to establish the same restrictions on Simcoc Street east of Victoria Avenue, as presently apply on Victoria Avenue. The Equipment Committee's report on quotations at band for road marking equipment for the electrical Department was submitted for consideration. TIle report recommended that one model C. heavy-duty Kelly-Creswell Road Marking Machine, at a cost of $725. be purchased from E. A. Horton Sales Ltd. Toronto. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and Aid. McKinley that the report be received and recom- mendation adopted. TIle Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Aid. McCallum and Aid. Swayze. READ AND ADOPTED, 2nd. May, 1960. [I B Y - L The followin~ ~Bff-law was passed' 5876 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Wb]te and Aid. Creator- chat Aid. Hortol~ be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the]~yllav: be glven the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED oo the motion of Ald. Morton and 'lld, S':a"zc that Rule 36 (2] of tile Standing Rules of Council be tenlporarily suspended and the b'/~law bc given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. Gregory and Ald. Morton - Carried Unanimously. The City Clerk reminded Council about tbc forthcoming Joint Meeting of tl~e three area councils on ~pril 29th. commencing at 7.30 p.m. to receive the second phase of the merger survey report. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Aid. }IceallUre and .'lid. McKinley. Read and Adopted, 2rid. May, 1960. 439 CONFERENCE Chairman of Finance. Council Chamber, 25th, .'q~ril, 1960. The Conference Committee of tile City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, April 25th. 1960. .ill Members of the Con~nittee were present, with the exception of Aid. Martin. Itis Worship, Mayor Miller, presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Conm~itt~e adjourned on the motion of Aid, McCallum and Aid. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 2nd. Hay, 1960. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 25th. April, 1960. The Committee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings, for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approvcd by the Committee. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Martin. 440 TWENTY-SECOND MEETING SPECIAL MEETING Council Chamber, 29th. April, 1960. A Joint Meeting of tile three Greater Niagara Area Councils was held in the Council Chamber of tile City Hall on the evening of April 29th. 1960, conm~encing at 7.30 p.m. to receive the Second and Final Phase of the Merger Report, Present - Niagara Falls -tlis Worship, Mayor F. J. Miller and all members of the City Council. Stamford - Reeve E,E.Mitchelson and all members of the Township Council with the exception of Councillor Bridge. Chippawa - Reeve J. MacKenzie and all members of the Village Council with the exception of Councillor Kulka. Mr. P, A. Deacon of Deacon, Arnett and Murray and Mr, D.D.Irwin, of Fred Page tIiggins and Company. His Worship, Mayor Miller, called the meeting to order explaining the purpose of tl~e meeting and requested AId. Martin, Chairman of the Joint Survey Conm~ittee, to give his report. Aid. Martin proceeded to outline what had taken place to date, indicating that the Joint Cormmittee had now completed its function and requested Mr. P. A. Deacon to take over. Mr. Deacon proceeded to give a surmnary of Part I of the Second Phase of tl~e Merger Report, following which Mr. Irwin sunanarized the Second or financial portion of the report. At this point, several questions were directed to Mr. Irwin concerning the financial phase which were answered and it was then decided to hold any questions until Part III had been submitted. Mr. Deacon then proceeded to read Part III of tile Report and on completion of the reading, numerous questions were directed to both Mr. Deacon and Mr. Irwin concerning the Second Phase of the Report, all of which were apparently satisfactorily answered. Mr. Deacon then, at the request of Aid. Martin, proceeded to explain the time travel zones as delineated for the proposed Planning Area and the outline of the suggested Regional County formation. Following the explanation by Mr. Deacon, he stated ti~at, as the Consultant, he was recommended an area merger in any case, regardless of the regional aspects. Following some further discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Ald. Morton that the report, as submitted, be received, tabled and taken to the respective Councils for study; that the Joint Committee continue to function in an advisory capacity; and that a further joint meeting be called at a later date. Carried Unanimously, SEE Resolution No. 65~ Reeve Mitchelson then referred to a meeting which has been set up for the evening of Fridayl.May 6th, at 7.00 p.m. in the Council Chamber for the purpose of informing representatives of Boards or Commissions who furnisl~ed important data for tl~e preparation of the report and it was agreed that the meeting scheduled for Friday, May 6th. be left in the hands of the Joint Con~nittee, but that as many members of the Council as find it possible attend, and a further Joint'Meeting of the three Councils be called by the Joint Conmittee, but not prior to two weeks having.elapsed. .......................................... II II RESOLUTION Ih_e__foll_owing_ I~,e~sgl~u~t_ipxi ~.j, as p~_ss__cdjl No. 65 - MART~IN.- ~IO.~FO_N. - RESOLVED that the Second Phase of the ,~lerger Report as submitted by Deacon, Arnett and Hurray, be received, tabled and tuken to the respective Councils for study; that the Joint Cotm~ittee continue to function in an advisory capacity; and that a further joint meetlug be called at a later dutci and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. There being no further business} the meeting adjourned ou tile motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregor!. READ AND ADOPTED, 2nd. May, 1960. Mayor. ' TWENTY-THIRD MEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 2nd. May, 1960. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, May 2nd.1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meetings, regular and special, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McCallum. -Ald. McKinley arrived at the ~eeting - CO~IUNICATIONS Laid over from a previous meeting; No. 213 - (1959) - LundX's Lane United Church - requesting construction of a sidewalk on the west side of Lowell Avenue from Misener St. south to the church entrance. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. White that the communi- catlon be received and filed and the request granted. SEE Report No.124. The following_Communications were presente__d; No. 166 - Minister of Finance - suggesting meeting with regard to importations of stainless steel cutlery from Japan, be deferred for time being. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. White that the communication be received and tabled pending further communication and a copy be forwarded to Local 505, U.E.W. for their information. No. 167 - Minister of Highways - advising that Council's request for consideration of the erection of an overpass at Stanley Avenue and the Q,E.W. has been referred to Dept. Planning Engineer, for study. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. ~Drton that the communication be received and filed. No. 168 - Canadian Corps Association - requesting permission to hold Annual Pilgrimage Parade on June llth. and requesting erection of barricades on certain streets. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. White that the conm~uni- cat|on be received and filed and permission granted as requested. No. 169 - O_ntari__o Chir__opractic Association - requestiug issuance of a proclamation re Correct Posture Week, May 1 to May 7. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and AId. Gregory that the communication be received and filed and proclamation issued as requested. Aid. Gregory requested that the City Clerk prepare a report as to the amount expended on proclamations in 1959. No. 170 - 9~t7 of Windsor - resolution to establish short courses to obtain professional library qualifications. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Gregory and and Aid. McGallum that the resolution be received and referred to the Public Library Board for their cormnents. No. 171 - Town of Paris - resolution to set a limit on salaries of school teachers. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and AId. Swayze that the resolution be received and filed. (2) resolution to set a $10. Poll Tax on males and females. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McCallum and Aid. Martin that the resolution be received and filed. No, 172 - City of Sarnia - resolution to request Federal and Provincial Governments to ask banks of Canada to consider withdrawal of discount on U.S.silver. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the resolution be received and endorsed, Carried, with Ald. Gregory-contrary. No. 173 - Canadian Mental Health Association - requesting grant of $750.ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayz~ that the communication be received and referred to the Gity Manager and the Chairman of Finance for submission of a report. I! No. 174 - :.!dn~/~istrato_r 9~f__Waj~are p~p_artment - e}~pressing appreciation for City's participation in Uelfare Officers' Convention on AUri] 20th. ORDERED ~>n the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. Gregory that this connnun~cation, not listed on the agenda, be read. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and Ald. McCallurn that the conm~unication be received, noted and filed. REPORTS The following P~,~ports w_ere presented; No. 124 - C_i~L Engineer - Local Improvement Side~I:alk on west side of Lo~.'cll Avenue from Misener St. to approx.215 feet southerly. ORDERED on the motion of Ald.l.lartin and AId. Uhite that the report be received and adopted and work proceeded with. SEE R~selution Number 66, No. 125 - 9~i.t_y..Engineer - Local Improvement Pavement - Sixth :\venus from Va] icy Uay to Jcpson Street. O~B~RED on the motion of AId. Martin and Aid. Swayzc that the report be received and adopted and work proceeded with. SEE Resolution T{umber 66. SEE ~ihi~n Number J. No. 126 - C_ity~,Ep~_ip~egr - Local Improvement Gutter - east side of Sixth Avenue Valley Way to Jepson Street. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. ?..~c'tlinley aud Aid. HcCa!lum that the report be received and adopted and work proceeded ~.;~ th. SEE Res?l__u_~_ip~2_~_u~j~bgK No. 127 - City Engineer - Local Improvement Pavement and 12-inch concrete gutters on Stamford S[~r~[ ~e[w~i~ MacDonald Avenue and Detroit Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and work proceeded with. SEE Resolution ~.:umbcr b6. No. 128 - C ty llanager - recommending attendance of Aid. H.C.l!orton, Conncil's representa~iv~'n'~'Children's A~d Society, at Annual Conference of the Society to be held in Toronto, May 4th. to 6th. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. W|~ite and Aid. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. No. 129 - City !:!~ager_ - suggesting Tour of Inspection be held on _}lay 13th. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. McCallum that the report be received and adopted. No. 130 - Cit~ZJla~ager - Estimate of repairing sidewalks on Queen Street and outlining costs of inaugurating a program of walk rehabilitation. It was moved by Aid. White and seconded by AId. Suayze that the report be received and adopted. This motion was defeated by a vote of 4 to 3. An amendment made by Ald. Gregory and Aid. |.|orton that the report be tabled for one ~.:eek and the City Engineer be requested to prepare a local improvement report for Council's consideration. Carried by a vote of 4 to 3, the vote being - Aye - Aid, Gregory, Morton~ McCallum and Martin; Naye- Ald.McKinlcy~ White and Swayze. No. 131 - City Clerk - report of Conference held on April 25th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mckinley and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. No. 132 - C~i_t~ Clerk - reconmlending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald, Gregory that the report be received and adopted and licerites issued accordingly. VERBAL REPORT Ald. McCallum reported on activities of Area '~A" Civil Defcnce Organization. The Alderman in addition to submitting his report, proceeded to give a short resume on the 9 items listed therein, and ,advised of the forthcoming Exercise o£ the Emergency Measures Organization which is ,to be held on May 3rd. '" 445 PETITIONS Laid over from a previous meeting; No. 3 - G.L,Burley and 7 others - requesting construction of asphalt pavement on Sixth Av~h*&~'~'°Tn~'eFs~{{~t to Vailey Way. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Martin and Aid. Swayze that the petition be received and filed and work proceeded ~:ith. SEE Report Number 125. The following petition was presented; No. 5 - JXcqueline Riopel - requesting removal of two trees on south side of F~rry Street, infront of 1342 Ferry Street. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. Morton that the petition be received and placed on the Tour of Inspection. BESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed; No. 66 - MARTIN - I~IITE - RESOLVED that Report Number 124 for the construction of a 4-foot ioncrete side~alk on the west side of Lowell Avenue, from Mistnor Street to approximately 215 feet, southerly; that Report Number 1.25, for the construction of a 28-foot asphalt pavement on Sixth Avenue from Valley Way to Jepson Street; that Report Number 126 for the construction of a 12-inch concrete gutter on the east side of Sixth Avenue from Valley Way to Jcpson Street; and that Report Number 127 for the construction of a 26-foot asphalt pavement and 12-inch concrete gutters on Stamford Street between MacDonald Avenue and Detroit Avenne be received and adopted and work proceeded with; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 67 - McKIN]ZY - MARTIN - RESOLVED that, as requested by the Niagara Falls Board of Education, the sum of $100,000.00 in capital funds, be made available to the said Board for 1960 School Renovations and that the necessary steps be taken to obtain approval for the issuance of debentures;. and th~ Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried UnanimouslYt No. 68 - MORTON - SWAYZE - RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of Council be held on Monday, May 9th. commencing at 4.30 p.m. and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. This action was taken at the request of llis Worship t. he Mayor~ due to the function being held commeReing at 6.30 p.m. that same evening, to which His Worship the Mayor and the two representatives of Council on the Chamber~s Tourist Committee have been invited. (Ont~ario Travel Bureau). No. 69 - MORTON - GREGORY - RESOLVED that permission be granted to the Niagara Development Cormnittee to use Epworth Circle and erect the necessary barricades and ropes for the safety of pedestrians in connection with go-cart races to be held on Wednesday, May 18th. being one of the activities being carried on during Blossom-time Week in the Niagara Area; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. Prior to this action, His Worship the Mayor advised Council concerning this activity and the wish to use Epworth Circle as a track for this affair, which will be international in scope. He advised that provincial Engineering Ltd. will provide the rope necessary to barricade sidewalks at the curb to protect pedestrians. The Mayor advised that the Police Dept. will assist. On the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton, Mr. Paul Solman, who was present at the meeting was also permitted to speak. He stated that such a race would a~ack people to the area in connection with Blossom-time Week and create publicity for the City of Niagara Falls and the race will be held under Go-Cart rules issued by the Go-cart Club of America and Canada. Mr. Solman requested aid in policing the affair and also cleaning the street to eliminate dust nuisance. !1i In answer to a query by Alderman Gregory in connection with a sewage treatment plant site, the City Manager advised that II.G.Acres and Co, were preparing a brief report for Council's consideration. BY-LAWS The follo~i.',i~]]g By.-law was presented; .No. 5377 - To authorize the borrowing of $!00,000. for the renovath~n of the Public Schools and Collegiate-Vocational Institute and to provide for the issue of debentures of the City of Niagara Falls therefor. ORDERED on tbe motion of Ald. .IcKinlev and Ahl. Gregory that AId,Norton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-lau be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Aid. f:wayzc that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. The following By-laws were passed; No. 5878 - To appoiut an Assessor for the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and AId. Gregory that AId. 1,Jartin be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be giveu the 1st. reading. - Carried Uuanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Flartiu and Ald. llorton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-lax,: be given the. second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. McKinley and Aid. Morton - Carried Unanimously. No. 5879 - To authorize the execution of a deed. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. FlcKinley and Aid, Martin tbat Aid. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Aid. Swayze that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the'second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. Martin and AId. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Fiuance Meeting on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED 9th. Flay, 1960. FINANCE F~ETING Council Chamber, 2nd. May, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on May 2nd, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of tl~e Committee were present. Aid. Morton, Chairman of Finance~ presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $107,755.97 were approved by the Co~m~ittee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placedin the Money By-law for presentation to the Coancil on the n~tion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory. Carried, with Ald. White-contrary. The Property Committee's report on their consideration of the application of the Victoria Inn, 1306 Victoria Avenue, for the erectiou of a s~gn was presented, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and His Worship Flayor Niller that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on tile application of Nanson's Battery, 1925 Ellen Avenue, for permission to erect a plastic, illuminated sign at their premises, at an estimated cost of $1,500. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Hanager's report on the application of D. and N. Burland, Limited, for a permit to erect an addition to their souvenir store at 943 Clifton 11i11, at an estimated cost of $5,000. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald. HcKinley that tile report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on a revision of the allocation of vulcanizing work for city vehicles and the distribution of the purchase of tires and tubes, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. It was ordered on the motion of His Worship Mayor Miller and Ald. McKinley that the communication from St. PaulUs English Lutheran Church, which was received too late for inclusion on this evening's agenda be read. The con~nunication enclosed copies of plans and plot plants and elevations of the proposed extension to a church on Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received and referred to the Property Conm~ittee. Ald. McCallum queried whether an application had been received for permission to erect a n~ sign facing the Loblm~ parking lot - (North Main Street) erhcted adjacent to ~he north wall of the Western Tire Auto Supply Store, 1816 }~in Street, and the City Manager advised that he would check into the same. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of. Ald, McKinley and Ald. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED, 9th. May, 1960. C 1 erk Ghalrman of Finance. I iI COUNCIL MEETING C,~unc~ ] Chan:ber ,_.~u. r!ay, 1960. The Committee re-assembled a~ the close of the rc. Uujar Counc~ ! and Y Fx~ance Neerings, for the purpose of passing the b,f-lau vhich covered t!~e accounts approvcd by the Conu~ittee. All Hembets of Council wcrc prosoct. EY -LAW _TJ~__c fpj.loyz_illG By - 1 m~z ~Cg_s__lLa_s_.'Le_d; 5880 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED ou the motion of .kid. NcKinley and .\hl. !X'~ .'-.in that Ahl. !!.,,rt:ol~ bc granti'd the privilege of introducin5 the by-law and the b.-la,.: he given the f~rsu reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid, Norton and 3_d. llrC.illum t:h,n( lh;]c % (7) the Standlug Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and d~c by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. Gregory and Ald. Morton - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourued to Conference on the motiou of Aid. l.!cCallum and Ald. ?lo 'to READ AND ADOPTED, 9th. May, 1960. C 1 erk HaLor CONFERENCE 2ud. Ila',', 1960. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at lihe close of the regular Council and Finauce Meetiugs, on I,londay, May 2nd. 1960, All 1.!einbers of the Cosusittee were preseat. ltis Worship, Mayor Miller, presided as Chairross. After consideration of tile items presented to them~ the Connnittce adjourned ou the motion of Aid. 1,lcCallum and ,lid. McKiuley, READ AND ADOPTED, 9th. May, 1960. Clerk C ha i rsm n TWENTY-FOURTH MEETING REGULAR ~ETING Council Cban~ber, 9th. May, 1960. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 4.30 p.m. on Nonday, May 9th. 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Conncil v:ere present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AId. White and AId. Gregory. Council arose and obseri~ed two minutes of silence in memory of the late Mr. W. L. llouck, M.P. and former Mayor of the City of Niagara Falls. COI,~[UNICATIONS The following Conm~unications were presented; No. 175 - Minister of Finance - telegram to arrange meeting with Mayor, Reeve of Stamford Townsh;p and small delegation representing workers re Japanese imports of stainless steel cutlery. llis ~,:orship the Mayor advised Council that the Minister had been advised that it was impossible for such'a meeting to be held on Monday, May 9th. and a meeting has been requested in the very near future on any day with the exception of Monday, when Council meetings are held. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. McCallurn that the consran|cat|on be received and filed. -Ald. Morton arrived at tbe meeting - No. 176 - D__e~tl~!>' ~i~inister of Public Works - re Unemplo)m~ent Insurance Conm~ission building. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. Gregory that the conm~uni- cat|on be received and filed. No. 177 - Mrs. Florence V. Allen - requesting permission to be heard at a Council Meeting. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Morton that the cornnun|- cat|on be received and filed and permission granted as requested. No. 178 - Minister of Highways - proposing certain week-ends for traffic survey in Rainbow Bridge aree. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. McKinley that the consun|cat|on be received and filed and the week-end of Hay 30th. be reconm~ended for such survey and the Minister be requested to arrange for a meeting with the T~affic Committee of Council before survey is commenced. No. 179 - Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies - advising of amendments to Acts which will' affect an increase in per diem rates and pointing out that such increases will be due to statutory changes and not to any desire on part of the societies. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Hartin that the constoni- cat|on be received and tabled pending a report from the representative of Council, on the Children's Aid Society, at the next Council Meeting. No. 180 - City of St. Thomas - resolution requesting legislation in connection with administering blood transfusions, notwithstanding parents' objection. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId. Morton that the resolution be received and filed. Carried, with Aid. Gregory and White-contrary. Previous to this action, it was moved by Aid. Gregory that the resolution be endorsed. There was no seconder. No. 181 - City of Peterborough - resolution requesting immediate Governmental action to deal with unemployment problem. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the resolution be received and endorsed. No. 182 - City of Galt~ resolution requesting legislation to provide equitable distribution of frontage charges on irregularly shaped lots. The City Clerk referred to a ~lmilar ~esolutt6n from the City of London which was recently endorsed byGouncil. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McCallum that the resolution be received and filed and the City of Galt be advised accordingly. II No. 183 - ~U-,agar~ F;!,l]s .qcp,arat_c_School Board - in\itation to ded]cat~onccremon~ to be bald in conuection uith Official Opening of St. Anthony's [;chool, I!aI 26tb. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Ald. Gregor7- that the invitation bc received and accepted and as many of the members of Council as find it possible, attend. No. 184 - Lund,,'s Lan.e U_r!it_ed' .Cj~y__rc_h ~ expressin~ appreciation to Fire Departn;ent for prompt action on March 20tb. ORDERED on the morio!l or A!d. V. cCa]]un~ and Swayze that the communication be received and filed and a cop2 forwarded to t'he Fire Chief. No. 185 - ~oc~l ~3_6.~.jJ~,~_,~L, - enclosing copy of telcUres for~zarded to Prime :Unit;tot and also I,|i, nister of Labour, to request extension of uncmp]oI::ent insurance benefits. ORDERED on tile motion of AId. GreUory and Ald. Suayzc that the co!~lmun~cation be received and filed and Council forward a request to tile Federal Government fc~r a temporary extension of supplementary benefits. CarriedI with Aid. F~orton-contrary, No. 186 - L~ia[laKg Home Fu_rni,shcr~, Ltd. - outlinin?, difficnlt~cs due to bns c:top in front of store. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and AId, Vo?ton that the connnunication be received arid referred to the Traffic Conrad|tree for areport. No. 187 - F,a})~dian Corp~_ ~\s_s~_c... _U~!i.t' .104~- requesting an e:cten!;ion of si:c n~enths on Building permit. ORDERED on tile motion of AId, McKinley and j.Xld. HcCallum that the conm~unication be received and filed and request granted. No. 188 -_G..~. Fedlay - outlining condition of College Crescent and requestle5 a new road not chargeable on Local Improvement basis. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Aid. McCallum that the conmmnication be received and referred to the Tour of Inspection. No. 189 - 9n__t_ay~_o lJup_i_cij,_al A_s_soc~_atij_n - notice of forthcoming Convention to he held in St. Catharines, August 28th. to 31st. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. Morton that the co~m~unication be received and reservations be not made due to the proximity of Convention headquarters to the City of Niagara Fall:;. REPORTS Laid over from the previous meet|uS; No. 130 - C_i~__l,|_anjB~_r - Estimate of cost of repairing Queen Street sidewalks aud also outlining a program of sidewalk rehabilitation throughout municipality. SE_E__l__{ep_q_r_t~!un~e~ Th__e following Reports were presented; No. 133 - ~.i_t_y_ Mj~n~_g_er - further report containing cost of repairs to be charged to Provincial Gas Company, for sidewalks on Queen Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that reports 130 and 133 be received and filed and the City Engineer's report, number 134, be received and adopte~. SEE Report Number 134. No. 134 - City Engineer - Local Improvement Sidewalk - north and south sides of Queen Street from Erie Avenue to Welland Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. Swayze that the report be received and adopted and approval of the Ontario Municipal Board be obtained for the varying percentages. SEE Resolution No. 70 No. 135 - City Manager - proposal of D. Scozzafava, 1756 Ferry Street, to erect a motel on his premises. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Swayze and Aid. White that the report be received and referred to the Property Committee for consideration aad a report. No. 136 -City Clerk - report of Conference held on May 2nd. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. No. 137 - _City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed; No. 70 - MARTIN - SWAYZE - RESOLVED that Construction Report Number 134, for the reconstruction of concrete sidewalks on the north and south sides of Queen Street, from Erie Avenue to Welland Avenue be received and adopted and work proceeded wthj and the Seal of the COrporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. 11is Worship Mayor Miller suggested that it might be possible to have the land formerly used as a disposal area and which will eventually be established as a park, named in honour the ].ate William L. Houck, M.P. but it was pointed out that the properti lies in the neighbouring Township of Stamford and His ~';orship suggested that it might be possible there might be some action on the part of S t. amford ~ s rcpresentatives · BY-LAWS The following By-laws were passed; No. 5881 - To appoint a Sanitary I.nspector for the City of Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and AId. McKinle'/that AId.Gregory be granted the privilege of introducing tile by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unauimo~sly. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McCallurn that Rule 36 (2) of tile Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended aud tile by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. McCallum and Aid. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. No. 5882 - To provide for licensing, regulating and governing photographers and other persons who for gain use photographic cameras or other similar devices. ORDERED on tile motion of Ald. 14cKinley and Aid. Gregory that Aid. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-lm~ and tile by-law be giveu the first reading. - Carried Unauimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Aid. McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of tile Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be read the second time. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. Morton and Aid. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. No. 5883 - To authorize tile execution and delivery of an Agreement between the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and Local 528, International Association of Fire Fighters. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. White that AId. Martin be granted the privilege ~f introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the 1st. reading, preamble form only. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that Rule 36 of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. McKinley and Ald. White - Carried Unanimously. No. 5884 - To authorize the execution of an agreement with the Nlagara Falls Civic Employees, Local Union, Number 133. ORDERED on tile motion of AId. Uhitc and Ald. Iklrton that ,\]d. ~'D. rtin be granted time pr~vi] ego of introducing the by-law and the by-] aw be given the first reading. - preamble form only. Carried Unanimousl:'. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. H.':rtin and ;.td. l<cR'n]eL· that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-let be read the second t~mc. - Carried ~nanin~ously. Third Reading - AId. Gregory and ='lid. Hartin - Carried UnanimousiS. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on cite tooLion of AId. liartin and Ald. l,lcK/nley, READ ADID ADOPTED~ 16th. Hay, 1960. FINANCE 1,IEETID;G Council Chainbet, 9th. May, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on Hay 9th. 1960, for the purpose of approvSng and also passing tile various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All lietubers of the Committee were present. AId. 14orton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in tile amouat of $1Z:9,171.10 were approved b:' tile Conrait tee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, ~:cre ordered placed in the Hone;, By-law for presentation to tile Council on tile motion of Aid. Gregory aud AId. 1,lcKinley. TIle City Manager's report on preliminary slcetch submitted by tlr. A. Doncore, 2087 1.lain Street, in connectiou with proposed addition in front of the existing dwelling, to be used as a store and an upstairs apartment, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on tile motion of Aid. S~zayze and Mayor 1F. 11cr that the report be received and referred to the Property Connnittee for a report. The Connnittee arose and reported to Council on tile motioa of AId, Martin and Aid. 1,1cCal lum. READ A~D ADOPTED, 16th. May, 1960. B Chairmaa of Fi~l~l~c. COUNCIL MEETING 9th. Ilay, 1960. TIle Conm~ittee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Hoerings, for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Col~.m~ittce. All I. Icmbcrs of Council were present. BY -LAW The followinR By-law ~:as passed; i~,o, 58~5 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of A].d. [icKinlcy and Aid. Martin that A~d.]k~rton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-la~: and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. 1.iorton and Aid. SLayze that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third ReadiuS - Aid. 1.1artin and Aid. l.lorton - Carried Unauimously. Ilis Worship the Mayor referred to the accumulation of merchandise displayed by the Cataract Sales and Rentals on Ha~n Strl~','t, at the corner of Gulp Street, and Main Street, interfering with city sidewalks. His :!orship, ],layor Miller, also reminded Council about the Church Scrvicc scheduled for Sunday, 1Iay 15th. at All Saints' Church, and expressed the desire for a good attendance. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Aid. Hartin and Aid. McCallurn. READ AND ADOPTED, 16th. May, 1960. CONFERENCE CoUncil Chamber, 9 th .Me>, 1960. The Conference Conm~ittee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, May 9th. 1960. All Members of the Conm~ittce were present. His Worship, Mayor Miller, presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Committee adjourned. on tile motion of AId. Morton and Aid. McCallurn. '- READ AND ADOPTED 16th. May, 1960. II TI.;E~,~FY- FIFTII 1.%EETI%~G Eouncil Chan~bor, 16th.Hay, 1960. REGUL!~ MEETI~,~G Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p ,m. on ~.~ :today ~ Hay ] 6tb. 1960~ for the purpose of consideriug general business and finance. %11 Tictubers of Council ~zcre present. The Council, having received and read the !n-~nu[c.s o~ the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AId. Gregory and A!d.Horton. T-irs. F]orence Allen was present in the Council Chaz!ber and it was ordered on tb~ r~otion of AId. McKinley and Ald, !.1cCal]um that she be allowed to address Council. 1,%rs. Allen advised Council that she had made application for a Pboto%ra!~her's Licerice sod outlined what she proposed to do, submitting a san~ple of her ~Jork for the perusal of Council. S~,~p~>~'t_ 7k~_%J-~j. TEI'DERS Tenders had been called for Uniforms for the L~iaBara Falls Fire Department. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. Gregory that the tenders received be opened, initialled by Ris Worship the 1-1ayor and tabulated. CO].R.IUNICATIONS Laid over from t_h~_pr__cy_ioj~s~m__cctin_g_;_ No. 153 - ~i>n.ga}'~ ~'Len!o_r.~_al ~Li~_i_t~_~l'e_s_ - requesting perraission to use Oakcs Park on I.!ay 22rid, and July 30th, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, llcKinleg' and AId. S~;ayzo titat the conununication be received and filed and permission granted. _S~_E__R?_orj: ::_o_.. No. 170 - C/tv of l.:indsor - Resolution to establish short courses to obtain professional library qu~ii~i%~i~i~'S'."ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and AId. Swayze that the resolution be received and endorsed. SEE Comuunication 5.90, No. 179 - Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies - advising of amendments to Acts wh'i~H'~Yi'i~'Wf'f'~ct' 'a~' i~c~'e~We' ii~ ~d- h'i~,~' i-~t~'~nd point~ ng out that such incrcaxe will be due to statutory changes and not to any desire on part of the societies. In this connection, Alderman Morton reported that a Conm~ittce had been set up to discuss this matter with the County Council and bring in a report, ~ith the idea of submitting a resolution to the Provincial Government. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and AId. McKinley that the conm~unication be received and filed. The following Communications were presented; No, 190 - Niagara Falls Public Library - Comments re resolution from the City of ~.:indsor rc'~[o~r'~' couljses to obtain professional library qualifications, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Swayze that the conm~unications be received and filed. No. 191 - Ontario Conman~Canadian Cg~s Association - invitation to Annual Pilgrimage to be held on June llth, 1960. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and filed, the invitation accepted and as many members of Council as find it possible, attend, No. 192 - South End Business and Professional M.~'j+ ~_s~p~i~JJl - requesting a meeting with the Planning Co~ittee of Council to discuss parking lot. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Swayze that the co~unication be received an~ filed; the request be referred to the Traffi~ Committee and that a meeting be arranged for Wednesday, May 18th, at 4:30 p.m. No. 193 Ontario Water Resources Conm~ission - re sites for Sewage Treatment Plant. ORDERED ;n'~i~'~ti°u'n°°Al~7'Mir~tli~d'Al'~' Gregory that the conmmnication be received and tabled for one week for the perusal of Council. SEE Report !~,140 No. 194 - Marconi Lod~e~, Sports Chairman - re use of Oakes Park for Soccer Club. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. Morton that the coramunication be received and referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee for a report to Council. No. 195 - Greater Niagara Conmittee for World Refugee Year - requesting chaugc ~n dates for tag day. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McK~n~e5~ and Aid. Morton that the co~mnication be received and filed and permission, as requested, be granted for May 26th. and May 27th. No. 196 - Barbers' Local Union ~'.~910 - requesting Sanitary Inspector to check on Ccrtificate~'~f~a~i~l~a~i~' O~,bERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. Gregory that the con~unication be received and filed and the request acceded to. No. 197 - Weltand CounJ% Civil Defcncc IIc~uarters - enclosing letter from Deputy Co~dssioner of Police for Ontario re C.D. Auxiliary police, ORDERED on the mot~,m of Aid. Morton and Aid. McKinley that the co~unication be received and referred to the Niagara Falls police Comeisaiah. Greater Niagara Co~dttec for World Refu~q Year - reqnesting grant. No. 198 -~ ......................... ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. Morton that the comnunication be placed on the Agenda and considered at this time. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin aed Aid. White that the conmunication be received and filed. Carried, with Aid. McCallurn-contrarY. Prior to this action, Aid. McCallum moved that a contribution of $100.00 be made to ~his project. This motion was not seconded. REPORTS l II La__id qy~er f~om .the,~us meeting; ' No. 135 ' C_i_g}lHjnj_g_er- ' reconmending applicatiou of D. Scozzafava to constract a motel on Lot 8 on the south side of Ferry Be. be referred to the Property C'or.mlj trot. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McCallum and AId. Morton that the report be received and filed. SEE Report_~qq.,1,~9. The following Reports were presented; No. 138 - City Manager - re request from Niagara Memorial Militaires for use of Oakes parlC."6~b~D"~n the motion of Aid, McKinley and Aid. Swayze that the report be received and adopted. No. 139 - P_ro~rDI Cormnittee - reco~muending By-law 5149 be amended to permit constrnctio~ of mo¥~'~n"L'o~ 8, on the south side of Ferry Street. ORDERED oil motion of AId. McCallurn and AId. 1.iorton that the report be received and fi!cC cmd the b;'-law be not amended until the applicant shows he is financially able to proceed with the erection of the proposed motel. No. 140 - H. G. Acres and ComJaey_ - sites for Soy:age Treatment Plant, ORDERED ~n the motion of AId. Martin and Aid. Gregory that the report be received and tabled for one week for the perusal of Council. No. 141 - Cj_ty_MaBager_ - requesting permission to attend Annual Meeting of Ontario 1.:unicipal Administrators' Association. ORDERED on the motiou of AId. Martin and Aid. Gregory that the report be received and filed and permission granted. No. 142 - CitXjllana e~ - requesting direction of Council as to type of Parking Sigss to be purchdsed. It was moved by AId. Swayze, seconded by Ald. Gregory that time report be received and filed and that two ScotChlite Signs be purchased. This motion was defeated. An amendment made by Aid. Morton and Ald. Martin that the report be received and referred to the Traffic Committee for a report was carried. with Aid. Swayze-contrary. No. 143 - Parks Conmittee - recapseceding repairs .to swtrm~ing pool at a cost of $498.55, ORDERED on the motion of Ald, McKinley and AId. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. No. 144 - Bus Transportation Commit :co - drafk of pro,~osed Privaue u~ 1 ~jo cstablisb Transit Conrlission. tn this connection, ltl-. !J. J. llcgurrcv ~as present in the Counci] Cl~amber and on motl o!~ of Ald. U'Cal]u~ and A!d. v;a$ permitted to address Council,. Mr. llcDurne, referred to two inLnor changes which he and !,lisa La'Aarsh are suggesting in the Private Bi]l. CRDERED on the of AId. Morton and Ald. Gregory that llr. ih:Eurney'z com!:!unlcatiou to lugs La:larcb be read and that the Draft Bill be received and tabled for one wcclc for the l~erusal of Council. No. 145 - C~5~t~- q?~e?{ - lieport on Confercute, l:a1, 9th, OIlDERED on cl:e i::otion of Aid. Suayzc and AId. 1Carton kbat the report be received and filed. No. 146 - City Clerk - reconnnending issuance of !iconcog, CRDiCRED i.n the !:~otion of AId, Eortoi(~i~h' Zi~12 McCaiJnm that the report be rcceivc.d and adoptc:d and ].iconcos issued accordingly. (Carried, with AId. Hattie, !.%cKin!ey and L'hiiio-contrary). No. 146 - Cj. ty ~C,!_e}'k ' application of Joseph Arcuri for }h!ul:er and Podla:' Lfcence. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. !lartin and Aid. lqcKinley that the report bc received and filed and the licenee be not grauted. The C~ tv Clerk referred to recent court action reLal-diu,: the l~l'Cg!iSC; at 271 R::ver Road and reconmmnded that the licerites be royabed. ORDERED on gbc motion of AId. llartin and _]d. Morton that the licenets issued to ~'_rs. Dcrtha Press, 271 River Road, be revoked. he. 148 ' _Cj:gStgjSgiJlc_e_r - Estimates for proposed constructioe of ]O-fooL concrete sidev:alk on the north side of Oaten St:reek fnsl.~ St. Lee:fence A'cc,~ue to Euckje7 Avenue as a Local II~provement. ORDERED on the motion c~f AId. Vbi to aud .\!d. Srayze that the report be received aud adopted and the ~:ork be proceeded ul th. SEI5 Re:solution ::~. 70. !-,'o. 1/:9 -_Cj_gy._EDBjeSgL - I~sti, matcs for proposed construction of lO-f,,ot concrete sidewalk on the north and south sides of Queen [street free Selland .'.venuc to St. Laurencc A,cnue as a Local Improvement. ORDERED on the :=orion of .\]d. Ubite and AId. McCallurn that the report be received and adopted and cbc ~ork be proceeded with. SEE P, esolutlon "o 7q PETITIOi: Tb___e following Petition was presented; No. 6 - Dr. S.A,Fisber and 7 others - requesting installation of 2-hour parklag s,;tns. ORDERED ~m the m4[Voh"~ X'faTi.qiit-e and Aid. Suayzc that thepetitiou be received and referred back to the Traffic Conuuittee for a report. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were No. 72 - IqlITE - SWAYZE - RESOLVED that Report Number 14,3 for the construction of a 10-foot concrete sidea.:alk on the uortb side of Queen Street from ;St. Lawrence Avenue to Buckley Avenue as a Local Improvement be received and adopted and the work proceeded with; aud the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 73 - I'a{ITE - McCALLUM - RESOLVED that Report Number 149 for the construction of a 10-foot concrete sidewaik on the north and south sides of Queen street from Welland Avenue to St. Lawrence Avenne as a Local Improvemeat be received aud adopted and the work proceeded with; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed, Carried UnanimoUslD,& 'No. 74 - MCKINLEY - MORTON - RESOLVED that a message of syuq~athy on behalf of Ilia Worship the Mayor and Members of the City Council be forwarded to the family of the late Norman Miller, a valued and faithful employee of the Niagara Falls Fire Department; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimou:;lv. No. 75 - McCAL~JM - MCKINLEY -RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of Council be bold on Tuesday, Hay 24th, 1960, conmmucing at 4.30 p.m. and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 76 - GREGORY - SWAYZE - RESOLVED that signs directing the travelLing public to the private parking lot at the easterly end of Robinson Street be erected at the corner of Clark and Ferry; Clark aud Robinson; and tbat the sign at the easterly end of Robinson Street 'indicating a blind street be removed; and the Seal of the Corporation be bereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 77 - McCALLUM - GREGORY - RESOLVED that the City Manager be authorized to comunicate with tbe New York Central Railway regarding the leasing of the tri- angular piece of property at Ontario Avenue and Siscot Street; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously., No. 78 - McKIFrLEY ~ MORTON - RESOLVED that the matter of restricting parking on the north side of Armoury Street from Victoria Avenue to a point approximately 300 feet west of Victoria Avenue be referred to the Traffic Committee for a definite report to Council; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 79 - McKIPHZY - GREGORY - RESOLVED that the City Manager be authorized to erect signs at the park areas in the vicinity of Ontario Avenue and Eastwood restricting the use of the parks to children fourteen years of age and under; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS Ald. Martin referred to the condition of the sidewalk in front of 2321 Orchard Avenue and requested tbe City Manager to check this as soon as possible. · Ald. Gregory referred to the congosteal traffic conditions in the vicinity of the park and suggested that signs should be erected directing the travelling public to the privately-owned parking lot at the easterly end of Robinson Street. SEE Resolution No.74. Ald. Morton referred to the condition of the side~;alks and gutters on River Road whicb has been caused by the transport trucks and requested the City Manager to contact the Police Department in this connection. Ald. McCallurn stated that trucks were still parked on the property at Ontario and Ellis Street and was advised that the City had no jurisdiction over tbls inasmuch as it was on New York Central property. Following a discussion, the City Manager was authorized to contact the Railway Company regarding the leasing of this property for a recreational area. SEE ResOlution No, 75. AId. Swayze requested the City l, Ianager to have the car, which is presently parked on blocks on the Elizabeth Place playground, removed. Ald. Gregory, brought up the matter of parking restrictions on the north side of Armoury Street from Victoria Avenue to a point approximately 300 feet west of Victoria Avenue. SEE Resolution No. 76. T~e City Manager referred to complaints he had received from residents in the Ontario Avenue area regarding the use of the small park areas by teen-agers and requested Council's permission ~o restrict the use of these parks to children fourterm years of age and under. SEE Resolution No. 77. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald, !.fartin and A].d. 1.I cC a 11 urn. READ AI'~] ADOPTED~ 24th. May, 1960. FINANCE I.LEETING Council Chamber, 16tl~. l. Iay, 1960. The Finance Meeting was bold on May 16tb. 1960, for tbe purpose of approving and also passing tbe various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before tbem. All Members of the Conunittee were present. ,'lid. l, Iorton, Chairman of Finance, presided. ' Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $90,607.60 were approved b;.' the Conm~ittce. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the 1.1oney By-law for presentation to the Council on the motioe of Ald. HcCallum and Aid. HcKinley. The City |'lanager's report on the application of Combined Developments Limited (Ezev:ash) to erect a sign at 620 Bnckley Avenue, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId. 1,lartin and Aid. McCallurn that the report be received and adopted. The City Manager's report on the application of I!. Ricci to erect tuo plastic illuminated signs at 1685 Ferry Street, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on tbe motioe of Mayor 1.1iller and Aid. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. The City Manager~s report on the application of O. HcLeod to erect a neon sign at 983 Clifton 1Iilt, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayzc and Ald. McCallurn that the report be received and adopted. The City Managcr's report on the application of J. Vandersluys for a permit to cover alteratioas to bis building at 1144 Victoria Avenue, at an estimated cost of $6,000. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Miller and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and adopted. The Communication from Broderick and Burnett regarding the leasing of the triangular piece of property at the rear of Lot 899, Plan 175, by Hr, Sabato Pctrullo, and the report of the Property Con~nlttee in tbis connection, were presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Martin and Ald. HcCallum that tbe conmunication be received and filed and the report of the Property Committee be adopted. The Property Committee~s report on the application of J. Morctta to construct a garage at 1421 MacDonald Avenue, was presented for consideration, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallurn and Ald. Swayae that the rep~ t be received and adopted. The City Manager's report on prices which have been ob rained for Traffic Paint, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId. liartin and Aid. Swayze that the report be received and filed and the City }lenaget be requested to buy locally wherever he can do so. A statement of Revenue and Expenditures to April 30th, 1960, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and j Aid. HcCallum that the report be received and tabled for study by Council. The Conmaittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of AId. IicKinley and Aid, Martin. READ AhD ADOPTED, 24th. May, 1960. " Chairn:an of Finance. /' COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 16 th. May, 1960. The Con~nittee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance 1.leerings, for the purpose of passing the by-lax.: which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All Members of Council were present. BY-LAW The following By-law was' passed; No. 5886 - To ~rovide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motionof Aid. Martin and AId. Gregory that AId. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the b.y-law and the by-law be given the 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously: ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. ~ Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Aid. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. 'FOUR OF INSPECEtO.'I which Lns held on Tuesday, May lOth, 1960, which all II,~mbcrs of Council aCtended, 1. INSPECTION OF QUEEN ST. FIREHALL 2, SIDEWALKS ON, QUEEL STREET From Erie .\venue to Well and Avenue 2~. CITY BUILDINGS AND PARKING LOT SIDEWALKS ON QUEEN STREET From Walland .~ve. to Buckley Ave . SIDEWALKS ON QUEEN STREET Fron Buckley Ave. to Victoria Ave. ADDITION TO CAL'ADIAN 'FIRE CORPORATION STORE. INSPECTING OF SI.;II,~tlNG POOL 6A. INSPECTION OF OTTAWA AVE>~E From McRae St. to Stamford St. 7. CODDITION OF COLLEGE CRESCENT From Ep~.:orth to Cookman Crescent, 7A, PAVEMENTS ON EASTWOOD CRESCEI~f AN~) RYERSON CRESCENrr. EXTENSION OF ST.PAUL!S CIIURCH CONDITION OF ROAD SURFACE-FALLS AVE. between Hiram St. and John St. INSPECTION OF POLICE OFFICE- CENTRE REMOVAL OF TWO TREES - 1342 FERRY. INSPECTION OF McGRAIL AVENUE From Ferry Street to Spring St. REMOVAL OF TREES & NEW ENTRANGES TO MIDTOWN BOWLING LANES with. It was agreed to proceed with thi s be carried out. ORDERED on the motion at AId. :iurt~n and A] d. }!cKinley that tile Canadian T C~.rporation be advised tha~ they sh,~uhl apply to the Comaeittce of '~cljustn, c~t tot the necessary approval ['o CO:]StFUCt the addition conten:plated and that a letter be forwarded from the Counci 1 to the Conunittee of Adjustment 5ndicat~ng that Council ~s in fayour of granting the Canadian Tire CorporaCion's request. It was agreed that the floor be repaired and repainted. It was agreed that tile condition bc intproved , It was agreed that this section be put in satisfactory condition. ORDERED on tile motion of Aid. Martin and AId. White that the report of the City Manager be received and ;~dopted. SEE~jl.port Nulnber 150. It was agreed that St. Ik:ul~s hc all~nwed to construct the extension as requested. It was agreed that no action be taken with the exception of repairs to the steps of abutting homes. It was agreed that tile premises be fixed up and cleaned up. It was agreed that the trees be removed. It was agreed that the grade of either tile road surface or tile walk be adjusted and that tile Manager consider the acquisition of a small portion of'land to round off tile corner , It was agreed that the trees be removed. 14. 15. INSPECTION OF POLICE OFFICE- FERRY STREET. INSPECTION OF SYLVIA PLACE PARKING LOT AND PROPOSED EXTENSION TO PEER STREET. INSPECTION OF UNEMPLOY~N'r INSURANCE CO~IISSION BUILDING. INSPECTION OF 1,~IN ST. FIREHALL 18. ERECTION OF FENCE - PLAYGROUN~ Grey Ave. and Symmes St. 18A. INSPECTION OF FILTRATION PLANT 19. INSPECTION OF LAN~FILL AREA ON VALLEY WAY. 20. INSPECTION OF INSTALLATION OF 18-INCH WATER~IN ON STA[~EY AVE. 21. INSPECTION OF ALTERNATE SITE FOR SENAGE DISPOSAL PLANT. 22. INSPECTION OF OLD SAh~ PIT. It was agreed that it be fixed up and the interior painted. It was agreed that tf~a matter be left in abeypnce. Satisfactory, It was agreed that the upstairs be redecorated. It was agreed that the cyclone fence be erected. Satisfactory. Satisfactory. Satlsfactory. It was agreed that [his be left in abeyance. It was agreed that the City Manager enter into negotiations to acquire this property for future use. il TI.IE}rFY-SIXTt NEETING SPECIAL NEETING 17th. :lay, I960. Second Phase of the Merger Survey Report prior to the next joint tic?tin5 of chc three Councils. All Members of Council were present. His Worship, Mayor Niller, opened the mettiny,, advising of its purpose and suggested that the Chairman of the Joint Connnittee, Alderman tklrtin, take o\'cr, Alderman Martin then stated he felt the most satisfactory method to deal with the snbject would be to have the Clerk read the Ilcport and ['hat if qoestions were necessary, they be made known during the reading of the different scctiop. s. The Clerk then proceeded to read Parts I ANrD II of the Rcport, INn'inS read Part II, it was decided that before perusing Part III, which is one of the important parts of the Survey Report, it would be advisable to adjourn and discuss this phase at a later meeting. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. 1,!hite that Council adjourn to meet on the evening of Thursday, [lay 19th. at 7.30 p.m. for the consideration of Part III of the Report· REPORTS The following Report was presented; No, 150 - City Manager - Estimates for construction of twenty-eight foot pavements with four-foot sidewalks for Eastwood Crescent and,Ryerson Crescent. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Ald.'White that the report be received aud adopted. MISCELLA~EbUS Aid. McKinley referred to the recent fire at the City Garage on Broughton Avenue and the City blanager reported that the unofficial estimate would place the damage at approximately $4,000.00, He also advised that the newspaper report to the effect that the employees had left the building at 3.00 p.m, was incorrect and that the mechanics did not leave until 5.00 p.m. His Worship the Mayor advised Council that an appointment had been made with the Honourable Donald M. Fleming, Minister of Finance, at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, May 27th. to discuss the importation of Japanese Flatware. His Norship the Mayor reminded members of Council of the meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 17th. at 7,00 p.m. to discuss the Merger R~port. Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. MeCallum and Aid. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED, 24th. Mgy, 1960. II READ AND ADOPTED, 24th. May, 1960. Clerk TWENTY-EIGHTH MEETING TWENTY-SEVEK~H MEETIMG SPECIAL F~ETING Council Chamber, 19th. May, 1960. All Members of Council were present at the Special Fleeting of Council held at 7.30 p.m. on the evening of May 19th. 1960, for tile purpose of continuing their discussion and perusal of the Second Phase of the Merger Survey Report. ills Worship, Mayor Miller, called tile meeting to order and advised of its purpose, and Alderman Martin then advised Council of his attendance at a recent meeting of tbe Merger Committee of the Chamber of Commerce at which a resolution was passed advocating immediate action on the part of the area municipalities and continued investigation as to the possibility of broadening the scope of the proposed merger. Alderman Martin also indicated that a public meeting is to be held, under the auspices of tbe Chamber of Commerce Committee, on June 8th. at which time, Flessrs. Deacon and Irwin, representing the consultants, will be preseut. At this point, tile Clerk proceeded to read tile balance of the Second Phase of the Merger Report and the reading continued until the end of Section 4, Part III, was reached, at which time it was agreed that the balance of the report did not affect the inked;ate future and could therefore be very well left in abeyance. A general discussion then took place with reference to various phases of the report, its possible effect on the standing of the new City with reference to population figures, the method of assessing farm lands in the event the merger takes place and other factors. After tile discussion, the following Resolution was passed; No. 80 - MARTIN - MORTON - RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls go on record to the effect that it is prepared to, at the next joint session of the three area councils, discuss the procedure of an application to the Ontario Municipal Board concerning amalgamation; and the Seal Of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. Tilere being no further discussion, Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. White. 'READ AND ADOPTED, 24th. Flay, 1960. Clerk · I| I| 24th. [lay, 1960. REGULAR FLEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 4.30 p.m. on Tuesda,.', F!:~y 24th. 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and £inance. ,A] 1.;embers oK Council were present. The Council, having received and read tBe minutes of the previous regular and two special meetings, adopted these on thc nlotiou of .~ld. Uhite and Aid, 1,1artin. DEPUTATION at the meeting and it v:as ordered that ha be permitted to address the Council, l!r. Swayzc spoke on behalf of Mrs. Bertha Prest, 271 Riv~,r R ad~ '.:h,,sc municipal licenses were revoked bZ' Council~ due to recent court a< uioo ~'gardinU the premises at 271 River Road. IIc outlined the circumstances involvcd in connection with the court action, and the amount of money which had been expcx~dcd Lo renovate the building. lle requested permission to present a proposal whereby the licenoes might be re-issued on condition that the proper standards of operation were maintained by the owner. ILLs Uorship the Fhyor suggested that the propos:~! bt, submitted in x.'ri tLnL in time for the next meeting of Council. This is the Solicitor siguificd v:ould be done. U~NF!~'~ISjt_Ep~Bp_SLN. S~S~S It v:as ordered on the motion of AId. FlcKinley and .\ld. S::ayze that the communication from the Ontario Uater Resources Commission and the report sobiMtted by II. G. Acres and Company with reference to sites, for a sewage treatrecur plant; and also the report of the Bus Transportation Colran;tree, submitting a draft of the proposed Private Bill to establish a Transit Conm~ission, be considered at the adjourned council meeting, following the Finance Fleeting. SEE ADJOURNED I'IEETII'iG -Ald ermen Gregory and Morton arrived at the nmetieg - CO}~IUNICATIONS Laid over from the previous mee_ting; No. 186 - Niagara ltomc~_F_ur_n_i_sjl~_r~s. L~.!n~t_cjl, .- requesting removal of the bus slop in front of store; ORDERED oll the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Gregory that the co~uaication be received and filed aud no change be made at the present time. Carried~ with Aid. Martin-contrary. SEE R5>ort Number 150 The following Communications were presented; No, 199 - St. Patrick's Catholic Women's League - invitation to Arereal Tea, May 29th. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. Swayze that the invitation be rcceivcd, accepted and as many of the members of Council and their wives as find it possiblc~ attend. No. 200 - Greater Niagara Baseball Association - requesting permission to hold a tag day on June 25tb. ORDERED on tile motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. M Kinley that the communication be received and filed and permission granted as requested. No. 201 - Canadian Tire Corporation - expressing appreciation for Council's consider- at;on in connection with their application for a building permit. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. Gregory that the consnun;cat;on be received and filed. No. 202 - Greater NiaB_ara Chamber_o._f~,Cp, n_m~c_j'ce - invitation to General Membership 1.icering, June 8th. to hear speakers on amalgamation and also requesting Council't- participation in issuance of a proclamation re Chamber of Commerce Week. ORDERED on the motion of Jld. Gregory and Aid. Morton that the con~nunication be received aud filed and the members of Council and those City Officials who were members of the original committee on the merger survey, attend this meeting and also that the proclamation be issued as requested. No. 203 - GJ'eater Niagara Chamber of Commerce - enclosing statement conc~!ruiDS amalgamation. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and AId. 1..,'cKinley that the cotmnuuication be received and filed. No. 204 - _i~orth ~jji - resolution to have Provincial Government assume fnll cost of education, It ~zas moved by AId. Herton, seconded by AId. Swayzc that the resolution be received and endorsed; this motion ~;as lost hy a vote of 4 Co 2. An araendmcnt by Aid. Martin, secondcd by Ald. Gregory that the resolution be received and filed was carried by a vote of 4 to 2; the vot~ being - Aye - AId. liartin, Gregory, McKinley and White; Naye - AId. Morton and Swayzc. No. 205 - Children's Aid Socict~L_of_",_'.'el_la~!d_C_o_untY ' requesting Counci] ['o agree to declare children'indigents for hospitalization purposes. ORDERED on the reel. ion of .kid. Martin and Hd. Morton that the conm~unication be received and filed and the Society be advised that the City of Niagara Palls are prepared to declare such children indigents for this purpose. I| - Aid. McCallurn arrived at the meeting - No. 206 - Cou~n~t)__,_o_f__L_a_n,_arlc_ - resolution regarding hospitalization for children in the care of Childrce's Aid Societies, either as a free group for such purposes or classified as indigent patients. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Aid. Herton that the resolution be received and endorsed. No. 207 - I,!_rj_..g_o!c Cayji_no~- requesting installation of parking meters in the vicinity of 1043 Centre Street. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Martin that the conm~unication be received and referred to the Traffic Conrnittce for a report. REPORTS Lc;id over from the previous meetingi No. 142 - Cit2~qn_!~e__r - requesting direction of Council as to tjpe of Dircct~onai Signs to be purchased, in connection with municipal off-street parking. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Aid. Morton that the report bc rccci'.Icd filed. SEE Report No. 15~ The follm.~ing Reports were presented; No. 150 - Traffic Committee - reconm~ending 'no change in location of bus stop in front of Niagara lfome Furnishors, or in the vicinity of the Prospect Hotel on Main Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. Carried~ with Aid. Martin-contrary. SEE Conmunication No.186, No. 151 - Traffic Committee - submitting quotations for two different "P" Directional .Signs. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Morton that the report be received and filed and two Scotchlite signs be purchased at a cost of $37.55 each. No. 152 - Traffic Committee - reconm~ending two-hour parking on both sides of Buchanan from Ferry St. to Spring St. and the repeal of the by-law eliminating parking on the west side of the street. SEE Petition Me.6,. No. 153 - Traffic Committee - re Sylvia Place parking lot and reconmending preparation of an estimate of cost of fully developing the lot and the method of levy against properties benefittinS from the same. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Martin that the report be received and. adopted, No. 154 - ~_i,ty, M!;npgej' - recommending attendance of l:c] fare Office staff at Convention in Hamilton. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. F:artfn that the report be received and adopted. No. 155 - _C_-.'_t~xI EnDin~eF_r - Pavement Reconstruction - B':id[%o f:t'reet bctx.'een Eft. vet Road and V-{ctoria .'~venue. ORDERED c/n the motion of Aid. l.'ertin and AId. that tile report be received and adopted and ~.:ork proceeded v:j th. S~EE. RFsolution :~o. 3! . No. 156 - _Cit:.' gngince~ - reconm~ending resurfac'i~:g of var~ouf; streets in No. 157 ' ~2" ~!gjP~Y ' Asphalt Resurfacing of Uelland Ave. from Brid~e to !'nr!- "t . No. 158 ' 9.~11 FF~F~e7 ' Asphal t Rcsurfacing of Second from liil]mot~: to ~:cRae No. 159 - Cj~y ~}~2inee~' - Asphalt Rcsurfacing of Eric Ave. from Huron to Herrisen He. 160 - ~ihy E!~gjneFy - Asphalt Resurfacing of Uclland Ave. fron Korr~son No. 161 - 9,i,ty F~!g,in~Fr - Asphalt Resurfac[ng of St.Lz~rence from Huron to 5~i:~coc r;t . No. 162 - ~tty ~g,i~iecr - Asphalt Rcsurfacing of Queen {'t. from Eric to i'c]]nnd No. 163 - ~i~y E,n,g.i~cer - Asphalt Rcsurfac~ng of Eastt, ood Ores, from V~ ctor~a ,'A'cnue to Palmer Avenue. ORbSRED on the motion of AId. ~art~n and Aid. I!cCallum that reports be received and adopted and work proceeded with. S~F Reso]ut~o~ No. 164 - ~i,t.y_~C.ler~k - recommending issuance of ]icences. ORDERED on the motion Ald. McKinlel' nnd AId. Gregory tbat the report be received and ado?ted and licenoes issued accordinr'l y. PETITIONS Laid over from a pie),i~o_us ~me~e_t_i}~gi No. 6 - Dr. S. '.. Fisher and 7 others - requesting installation of t~,,o-hour parking signs on']lu'ci(auan Avenue from Ferry St. to Spri ~g St. ORDERED on the mot'ion oF AId. Gregory and AId. Seayze that the petition be received and filed and the request be granted. The followin~ Petition was presented; No. 7 - F~. C.~C,l_en!cnt qf__tlJe Payk !tote,1. and._2_q ot~F}Z~ - protesting the condition of Clifton 1till due to construction of IIydro transformer sub-station, As this petition had been received too ]ate for inclusion on this agenda, it Las ordered read on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. IIcCallum. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Aid. S~:ayze that the petition be received and filed and that a communication be forwarded to the Local llydro Commission requesting action to improve the appearance of the hoarding around the excavation and the arranging of their progranm~e to have the exterior work completed before the 15tb. of June, and that failing this, the work be suspended until such time as the tourist traffic in that area has lessened; llis Worship the Mayor to indicate to Council the attitude of the Commission following the Conm~ission's receipt of Cooncil's request. Aid. McKinley requested the Traffic Committee to indicate their intention with tbe regard to tbe abolition of the rcBulation against left-hand turns on Queen Street, now that one-way streets have been inaugurated on Park Street and on Huron Street. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed; No. 81 - MARTIN - MORTON - RESOLVED that Report Number 155, for the reconstruction of the asphalt pavement on Bridge Street from Victoria Avenue to River Road, be received and adopted and work proceeded wi~h; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed, Carried Unanimously. No. 82 - MARTIN - McCALLUM - RESOLVED that Report Number 157 for the asphalt resurfacing of Welland Avenue from Bridge Street to Park Street; Report Number 158 for the asphalt resurfacing of Second Avenue from Willmott Street to McRae Street; Report Number 159 for the asphalt resurfaeing of Erie Avenue from Huron Street to Morrison Str.eet; Report Number 160 for the asphalt resurfacing of Welland Avenue, fromMorrison Street to Simcoe Street; Report Number 161 for the asphalt resurfacing of St.Lawrence Avenue from Huron Street to Simcoe Street; Report Number 162 for the asphalt resurfacing of Queen Street from Erie Avenue to Welland Avenue; Report Number 163 for the widening and asphalt resurfacing of asphalt pavement on Eastwood Crescent from Victoria Avenue to Palmet Avenue; be received and adopted and the work be proceeded with; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried UnanimouslI. Ho. 83 - M_Q~T~N- 1.IcKINLEY - RESOLVED that a message of sympathy on behalf of His Worship the Mayor and Members of the City Council, be forwarded to the family of the late Mr. Earl Davyes, valued employee of the City of Niagara Falls; and the Seal of the Corporation. be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 84 - GREGORY - MORTON - RESOLVED that a message of s)~pathy on behalf of Ilis Worship the Mayor and Members of the City Council be forwarded to the family of the late Mr. Salvetore Quaranto, retired City employee; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. BY-LAWS The following By-laws were passed; No. 5887 - To au~-horize the execution of an agreement. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Gregory that fad. ~lorton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Ald. McCallurn that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be tmnporarily suspended and the by-law be read the second time. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. Morton and Ald. Gregory- Carried Unanimously. No. 5888 - A supplementary by-law to provide for 1960 Expenditures on Roads and Streets in the City of Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. McKinley that Ald. Morton be granted the privilege of in£roducing the by-law and the. by-law be given the 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. Martin that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Ald. McKinley - Carried Unanimously. No. 5889 - To provide for the pavement by the Corporation of a larger share of the cost of a certain named work undertaken on a, certain named street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that Ald. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Ald. White that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. Gregory and Aid. McKinley - Carried Unanimously. ||' Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the nlotion of Aid. F. cKinlei and Ald. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED, 30th. 5!ay, 1960. Clerk FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 24tb. i,iay, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on May 24th, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which bad been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Cor~a~ittee were present. Aid. IIortou, Chairmau of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted iu the amount of $50,083.58 Lere approved by the Conm~ittee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Aid. ~,!cKinley and Ald. Gregory. The City Clerk referred to the application which had been received for the construction of a motel on Lot 8, south side of Ferry Street', from Mr. D. Scozzafava and which Council had ordered that By-law No. 5149 be not' amended to permit this construction in time area defined, until the applicant shewed he financially able to proceed with the proposed erection. The City Clerk advised that he had a copy of a letter which M. Ruts Limited had forwarded to Cauada Permanent Mortgage Corporation, applying for the necessary f~Inds and that Mr. Kobald, partner of Mr. Scozzafava was present at this meeting. ORDERED on the motion of His Worship the Mayor and Aid. Gregory that Nr. Kobald be heard. Hc advised that as soon as time permit is obtained he would like to start work on the motel. The City Manager queried as to whether Council would look with favour on the issuance of a building permit, subject to the obtaining of the necessary permit from the Department of Travel and Publicity and the satisfaction of the muuicipa] authorities, as to plans and specifications, and was advised that his suggestious as to permit, etc. would be in order. The City C]erk indicated that the by-law to amend By-law Number 5149 will be brought in at tbe ne:~t meeting of Council, The Sunrotary of tenders received for clothing for the Niagara Falls F~rc Department, 1960, was presented for consideration, along with the rcco,m~endations of the C~.ty Manager. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Aid. Swayze that · the Sunm~ary be received and filed and the report and recommendations of the City Manager be received and adopted and tenders awarded as follows: Marsball's Mcn's Shop for suits and reefer coats, at a total cost of $1,956.25; Gullion's Nen's Wear Ltd. for caps and shirts, at a total cost of $646.00; and Bob Hamilton's Men's Shop for Burberry Goats, at a total cost of $876.00. The application of Mr. A. Bencore, 2087 Main Street, for a building permit to construct an addition to the front of the existing duelling at 2087 Hain Street, which had been referred to the Property Committee, was again prescuted for consideration at this time. The City Manager advised that be had checked the property and recommended the issuance of a permit. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Miller and Aid. Swayze that the report be received and filed aad the verbal reconunendation of the City Manager be adopted. The C~ty Manager's report was presented on the application of Zippo Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2158 Allen Avenue, for a building permit to construct a storage building for inflanunable materials, at an estimated cost of $898. ORDERED on the motion of AId.. Mart~n and Aid. ,Gregory tha~ the repqrt be received and adopted and permit be issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Peter 1,bttola, for a building permit to erect an addition to tile north side of his Bakery at 1845 Gladstoue Avenue, was ~rcsented. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. t[cCal3L!: a!!d '.;d , Swayze that the report be received and tabled and the verbal report of the Cjty Manager recormnending that the application be referred to the Property Conm~ittee, be adopted. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. McCallum. READ A~D ADOPTED, 30th. May, 1960. Clerk Chairman of Finance. U'-"IFINISIIED BUSI>ZSS Laid over frpj~! _tjl_e_ _Cp_uf_ci~l lje__et~inJi Communication No 193 - Ontario "~t ' · ,. el Resources Conmlission - sites for sewage treatment plant. ' ......... Report Number 140 - H. G. Acres and Co. Ltd. - sites for se~m~,e treatment ,~lant. ORDERED on the motio,~ ~f A'!d'Yhai~tin ~n~ kl~. ~ ~ and report be tabled until such time as a joint meetlag is held regarding the AId, Gregory indicated a desire for the obtaini ~, of further information as to the cost of using gas for beatiug, in colmection with tbe A.S.T. process and queried ~-:hether the Gas Company had been approached. The City Hanager advised that in his opiuion such exl~enditure to obtaia this informatiou v.'ould be in vain, due to tile fact that it was impossible to secure a recommendation to utilize this plan. Report Number 144 - Bus~T~'_afifi~prtation Comraittee - draft of prooosed Privc:te Bill to establish a Transit Commission." ~\ld. Gregorv advised that he understood a surve/has been taken which was authorized at the joint mceti nJ of Councils 2nd as yet the results have not been made available to Council. .Ud. HcCa]lum advised that this had been received last Friday and wouhl be copied and distrib,tt ed seine time this week. Aid. Gregory felt that it could have some bearing on this report. Several of the clauses contained in tile Private Bill uere questioned by members of Cooncil and it v:as then moved b:: AId. Morton and Aid. Grcgor:' that the report be tabled for one week; this motion was lost, the vote beinf: - A,'e - AId,Norton, Gregory, McKinley and Swayze; Naye - Aid. Uhite, I.Iartin, lqcCallum, Mayor Miller; an amendment made by Ald. IlIcCallum and Martin that the draft be 'approved with minor amendments as suggested by tbe I,lembers of Conncil and that it be referred to the joint meeting of the two Couacils for discussion as to the differences, was also lost, the vote being - Aye -Ald. McCallurn, l.d~ite, Martie and Mayor 1.liller; Naye - Aid. Morton, Gregory, McKinley and Suayze. Council adjourned on the motion of AId. lllcKinley and Aid. Hartin, READ AN~D ADOPTED, 30th. May, 1960. COUNCIL ~ETING Council Cbamber, 24th. May, 1960. The Conm~ittee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings, for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All Members of Council were present. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5890,- To provide monies.for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion. of AId, Martin and AId. McKinley that Aid. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-lm~ and the by-law be given the lot, reading, - Carried Unanimously, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId, Gregory that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading, - Carried Unauimously, Third Reading - AId. Gregory and Ald. Morton - Carried Unanimously. ........... Mayor. TWEI~Y*NII~H NEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 3Oth. May, 1960. pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, May 30th. 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Ald. White. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McKinley. DEPUTAT~ION Mr. Wm. R, Swayze of the firm of R. Boak Burns, Solicitors, was present at the meeting in connection with Communication No. 216, which outlined proposals in connection with Mrs. Prests request for the granting of a new restartrant licenee, recently revoked due to court action regarding the premises at 271 River Road. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McCallum that Mr. Swayze be heard. H~ advised that the applicant was willing to do anything to co-operate with the City Council in order to be allowed to operate the ~estaurant and further advised that they were prepared to answer any questions at this time which Council desired to ask. Following discussion it was ordered on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and filed. Carried Unanimously. SEE Communication Number 216, [| COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 207 - Mrs. Rose Carlino - requesting the installation of parking meters in the vicinity of 1043 Ce~tre Street, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Aid. Morton that the communication be received and filed and the request be granted. SEE Report Number 165. The following Communications were presented. No. 208 - Local Rydro Commission - advising of action contemplated to meet Council's demands in connection with the unfavourable condition of Clifton Hill due to construction of Hydro transformer station. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McCallum that the communication be received and filed. No. 209-B.M.E- Church - requesting permission to hold a tag day on August 13th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and filed and permission granted as requested. ~o. 210 - F. H. Leslie - expressing appreciation for scroll received on the occasion of recent anniversary celebration. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received and filed. So. 211 - Chamber's Industrial Committee - invitation to Industrial Field Day on June 9th. Ordered on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the invitation be received and accepted and as many of the Members of Council as find it possible, attend. No. 212 - Committee of Adjustment - notice of hearing re Canadian Tire Corporation. Ltd. for permission to extend their premises at 705 Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Gregory and AId. Morton that the communication be received and filed. No, 213 - Vandoff of Canada - advising of recording on Niagara Falls and requesting permission to erect a sign on Clifton HLll area to advertise the same. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Aid. Morton that the communication be received " and referred to the Property Committee for consideration and a report. His Worship Mayor M ller suggested that the Committee contact the writer to ascertain what his intentions are in this regard, No. 214 - Villag~ of Chippa_wa__- resolution requesting legislation to remove the burden of financing cost of education from real property assessment and to provide province-wide scheme of direct income taxation for school purposes on all wage earners. It was moved by Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the resolution be received and filed. This motion was lost by a vote of 4 to 3. An amendment by Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton that the resolution be received and the Board of Education he asked to give their comments for the advice of Council, was carried by a vote of 4 to 3, the vote being - Aye -Ald. Gregory, Morton, Swayze and Mayor Miller; Nays -Ald. Martin, McKinley and McCallum. No. 215 - Department of Municipal Affairs - re proposed Amendment No. 6 to Official Plan in connection with Paul Aleo's application for re-zoning of North Main St. from residential to commercial, for establishment of a funeral home, and requesting advice as to whether amendment was adopted by Council by a vote of two-thirds of all the members of Council. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and tabled for consideration by a full council. Carried Unanimously. Prior to this action, Aid. McKinley and Ald. Swayze moved that the Department Be advised that the vote in council in connection with this matter with full council present was 5 to 2 and that Council are really convinced that the action taken is in the best interests of the area. This motion was later withdrawn. No. 216 - Wm. H. Swayze, Solicitor - submitting proposals in connection with the request of~rs. Bertha Prest for the issuance of a restaurant licerice for the operation of a restaurant at 271 River Road, recently revoked due to court action. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McCallum and Aid. Gregory that the communication be received and filed. Carried Unanimously. No, 217 - Chief of Fire Department - advising that Deputy Chief Thomas and Captain Thomson passed examinations at the Ontario Fire College. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received and filed and congratulations of Council be extended to the successful candidates. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 165 - Traffic Committee - recommending installation of two parking meters on Centre Street and three parking meters on Ellen Avenue, in the vicinity of Carlino's Spaghetti Rouse, 1043 Centre St. Meters to operate until 10 p.m. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communication No. 207. No. 166 - City Manager - recommending attendance of Electrical Foreman at Annual Meeting of the Empire Section of the International Municipal Signal Association, at Glens Falls, N. Y. on June 16th. and 17th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Aid. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. No. 167 - City Manage~ - recommending appointment of John Simon as F~reman in the Niagara Falls Fire Department and the promotion of Thos. Graham to Captain and Mr. Ray Hudson to the position of Lieutenant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and adopted. No. 168 - Traffic Committee - reco~mnending that no change be made in the prohibition of left-hand turns at the intersections of St. Clair and Welland on Queen Street for six weeks, following which Committee will report back to Council. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and referred back to the Traffic Committee for consideration of the suggestions advanced by ~ld. McKinley. Carried Unanimously. Prior to this action, AId. McKinley moved that the no-left-hand turn regulation on Queen Street be eliminated immediately and the report of the Traffic Committee be received and filed. No. 169 - Traffic Committee - recommending that parking be eliminated on the north side of Armoury St. from Victoria Ave. to approx. the extension of First Ave.across Armoury St. ~DERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted. This motion was lost and the report was therefore not ad~pted; the vote being - Aye - AId, Gregory, Swayzoo McCallum; Nays - AId.Morton, Martin, McKinley and Mayor Miller. No. 170 - Traffic Con~nittee - report on meeting with Hghways Dept. representative re traffic conditions in vicinity of Rainbow Bridge and entrance to Queen Victoria Park. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the report be received and filed. No. 171 - City Clerk - reconm~ending issuance of licence. ORDERED on the motinn of Ald. Morton 'and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. AId. Morton referred to complaints received from residents at 1217 and 1227 River Road, concerning the blocking of sewers and requested action to remedy this trouble. The City Manager proceeded to outline the conditions in that particular area and the undersized sewers in operation. The City Manager advised that the location is on the works program hut is not listed as a priority item. He advised that the Sewer Department have been instructed to check this situation. AId. McCallum referred to a request he had received concerning the lighting on Rosedale Drive and the City Manager advised that he would check into this. BY-I~WS The following By-law was presented; No. 5891 - To authorize the widening and resurfacing of the pavement on a certain street and the resurfacing of payements on various streets throughout the municipality. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. McK nley that Aid. bierton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and AId. Swayze that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. The following By-laws were passed; No. 589__2- A by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with the Parking Authority Of Toronto, and to authorize the execution of an application to Registrar of TradeMarks in regard to the use of two Scotchli~e Directlena1 Signs. ' ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Morton that AId. Gregory be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the 1st. time. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Gregory and Aid. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given' the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. Gregory and AId. ~cCallum - Carried Unanimously. No. 5893 - To amend By-law Number 5149, regarding tourist establishments. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Ald. McKinley that Ald.McCallum be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law an~ the by-law he read the first t~me. - Carried, with Aid. Martin-contrary. ORDERED on the ~otion of Aid. McOallum and A'ld. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried,' with AId. Martin-contrary. Third R~ading -Ald. Gregory and AId. McCallu~. - Carried, with AI~. Martin-contrary. I| TIme Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED, 6th. June, 1960. Clerk Mayo r. FInaNCE MEETING Council Chamber, 30th. May, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on May 30th. 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Con~nittee were pro sent, with the exception of Ald. White. Aid. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $102,897.61 were approved by the Conm~ittee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. McCallum. The application of Mr. Peter Mottold, 1845 Gladstone Avenue, for a building permit to erect an addition to his Bake Shop, which was referred to the Property Committee at the last meeting, was again presented along with the report of the Committee, which recommended that the application be approved, subject to the provision that Mr. Mottola will agree that property known as 1835 Gladstone will not be sold separately from the property known as 1845 Gladstone, due to the fact that the small house known as 1835 should not be conveyed with only 26 and 1/2 feet frontage, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Aid. McKinley that the report and recommendation be received and adopted. It was understood that the City Solicitor would prepare an agreement accordingly. The City Manager's report on the application of Park Whistler for permission to erect a wooden sign at 1977 Main Street, at anestimated cost of $60. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager','report on the appliCati0n6fMdrray Ruta,'for permission to erect a metal sign at the premises of Mr. James Sacco, at the south-east corner of Ferry St. and Allen Ave. at an estimated cost of $225. to advertise "Visit Indian Village" was presented for consideration. The C~ty Manager pointed out that as it is contrary to the usual procedure of Council to permit erection of a sign advertising facilities removed from the premises on which the sign is erected, it would appear inadvisable to approve the erection of the sign as requested. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McCallum and Aid. McKinley that the report be received and adopted and permit be not granted. It was ordered that the next two reports be considered together, as they dealt with the subject of Midtown Alleys and the issuance of a building permit. On the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId. Martin it was ordered that Mr. Michael Ricci, applicant, be permitted to speak. Mr. Ricci advised that the building in question will not be a permanent one but will be removed on Sept.15th. Re expressed willingness to comply with any requirements Council desired. The City Manager advised that he had stopped all work on the project (a drive-in restaurant) because a permit had not been obtained by either the owner of the premises or the contractor and the type of construction did not comply with the City by-laws.. He further advised that the Building Inspector had been instructed to lay charges against both the owner of the premises and the contractor for proceeding with the work contrary to City by-laws a~d read the clause from the City by-law, which would therefore authorize the laying of charges against both owner and contractor. The C~ty Manager advised Mr. Ricci that if the framework of the building is either of steel or pipe construction and providing the height requrements are met, even if a false front were erected, consideration would be given to this application. His Worship the Mayor and Aldernmn Martin expressed disapproval of the prosecution measures taken at such an early stage. It was moved by Ald. Gregory and Ald. McCallum that the City Manager's reports be received and adopted. This motion was lost by a vote of 4 to 2, the vote being - Aye -Ald. Gregory and McCallurn; Nays -Ald. Swayze, McKinley, Martin and the Mayor. An amendment by Ald. McKinley and His Worship the Mayor that the first report of the City Manager be received and adopted with the deletion of the order to prosecute and the second report be received and filed, and permission be granted providing the applicant constructs the proposed building in accordance with the instructions of the City Manager. Carried, by a vote of 4 to 2; the vote being - Aye -Ald. McKinley, Swayze, Martin and Mayor Miller. The City 'Manager's report recommending an adjustment on road oiling charges be made to Mr. Arnold Smith for the property owned by him on the north side of Leader Lane, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Miller and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and referred to the Property Committee for consideration and a report. The City Manager's report on the application of Mr. V. Morocco, for a building permit to make alterations to the double garage at the rear of his premises at 1674 Temperance Avenue, at an estimated cost of $1,000. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Mayor Miller that the report be received and referred to the Property Committee for their inspection of these premises. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory. AND ADOPTED, 6th. June, 1960. Clerk Chairman of Finance. |! COUNCIL ~ETING Council Chamber, 30th. May, 1960. The Committee re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings, for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Ald. White. BY-~W The following By-law was passed; No. 5894 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. McCallum that Aid.Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the firsc reading.'- Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Gregory and Ald. McCallum - Carried Unanimously. The City Clerk reminded the Council about the Urban Renewal Committee meeting to be held in the Planning Board's Office on Tuesday night, June 1st. at 8 p.m, at which time coloured slides will be shown. The Clerk advised that any member of Council interested is welcome. The City Clerk also advised that he had been requested by the Police Authorities to ask Council if they would approve the bringing in of a draft by-law to govern the discharging of firearms or air guns, etc. SEE Resolution No. 85. Ald. McCallum, Chairman of the Joint Bus Transit Committee, again pointed out to Council the necessity for haste in considering the draft of a Private Bill which would empower the setting up of a Con~nission to operate the proposed Transit System and suggested that Council go over the draft paragraph by paragraph to ascertain what if any changes were deemed advisable. Considerationand discussion then ensued with reference to the possible changes in certain items. SEE Resolution No. 86. With reference to the suggestions of Ald. McCallem concerning certain items that needed immediate attention, such as tires, upholstery, etc. in the buses, a resolution was passed. SEE Resolution No. 87. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were passed; No. 85 - ~cKINLEY - MORTON - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be authorized to request the City Solicitor to prepare a draft by-law to govern the discharging of fire arms, air guns, etc. and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. No. 86 - MARTIN MCKINLEY - RESOLVED that Alderman McCallum, Chairman of the Joint Committee re Bus Transportation~ be requested to set up a joint meeting of the Councils of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township Of Stamford, to consider the said draft Private Bill and for the purpose of attempting to arrive at a satisfactory arrangement as to its contents as affect the two participating municipalities; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimousl~ No. 87 - GREGORY - SIAYZE - RESOLVED that the Joint Bus Transit Conunittee be empowered to proceed with arrangements concerning upholstery, curtains, tires for the buses which it is proposed to purchase, in order that no delay may be created; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously_L Council adjourned on the motion of AId. Martin and Aid. McKinley. RFAD AS ADOPTED, 6th. June, 1960. Mayor. · · THIRTIETH MEETING Chippaws Council Chamber, 2nd. June, 1960. SPECIAL ~ETING The Councils of the City of Niagara Falls, Township of Stamford and Village of Chippaws, met in special joint session on the evening of June 2nd. 1960 at 7.30 p.m. at the Chippawa Council Chamber for the purpose of discussing the merger survey report and obtaining the opinions of the respective Councils. Present - City of ~i~g~ra Falls - His Worship the Mayor and all Members of Council, except Alderman White; TownshiR of Stemford - Reeve Mitchelson and all Members of the Council; Village of ~ - Reeve Mackenzie and all Members of the Council, except CouncillOr ~ulka. The Chairman, Reeve Mackenzie, called the meeting to order, explaining its purpose and suggested that Mayor Miller the head of the senior municipality might lead off in the discussions and His Worship then requested the Clerk to read the resolution passed by the City of Niagara Falls to the effect that that Council was prepared to, at the next joint session, discuss the procedure for making an application to the Ontario Municipal Board concerning amalgamation. Reeve Mitchelson then requested the Clerk of the Township to read the statement prepared by that Council to the effect that Stamford accepts the merger report in principle and is prepared to explore the implementation of the report with particular reference to pages 53 and 54 and that the balance of the recom- mendations as contained in the report be pursued as suggested. Reeve Mackenzie then requested the Clerk of the Village to read the resolution of the Chippawa Council to the effect that they were unanimoosly opposed to the proposed merger. General discussion then ensued during which the various Members of the Chippawa Council expressed views which coincided with the resolution to the effect they were opposed to the proposed merger, particularly in view of the suggested possible increase in taxation. Deputy Reeve Clarke suggested that if annexation of Chippawa was proposed, that his Council would undoubtedly put the question to a vote of the electors and later in the meeting Reeve Mackenzie indicated that the question would be put to a vote in any case at the December election. Deputy Reeve Keighan expressed the view that the procedure now should be to forward the reports to the Ontario Municipal Board, together with the opinions as expressed by the three Councils and obtain from the Board its feelings concerning the proposed merger. Alderman McKinley was of the opinion that from this point on the question rested entirely with the Councils of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford and both Mayer Miller and Reeve Mitchelson agreed with the views of Ald. McKinley, the Reeve indicating that the Council should also, as suggested in the report, approach tile Department of ~nicipal Affairs for guidance and particularly for information with reference to grants. The Chairman, Reeve Mackenzie, then suggested that since there seemed to be no further object in discussing the subject at this meeting, that he would enter- tain a motion to dissolve the Joint Merger Report Conunittee and it was so moved on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Deputy Reeve Keighan, SEE Resolution Number 88. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No. 88 - MCKINLEY - KEIGHAN - RESOLVED that the Joint Merger Report Committee which had been set up by the Councils of the Niagara Area be now dissolved; and tile Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried. BUS TRANSIT SYSTEM Alderman McCallum taking advantage of the fact that the representatives of the Niagara Falls and Stamford Councils were present, suggested the urgency of the bus question and requested the two Councils to set a date when a meeting could be held to discuss the proposed Private Bill, and following discussion, a resolution was then passed. SEE Resolution No. 89. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No. 89 - McCALLUM - MARTIN - RESOLVED that a joint meeting of the Councils of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford be held on the evening of June 7th. at 7 p.m. in the City Hall, at which time the question of the Private Bill for a Bus Commission and the Merger Report would be discussed; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. It was then ordered on the motion of Councillor MacBain and Aid.Gregory that a vote of thanks be extended to the Joint Committee set up to bring in the merger report due to their lengthy and serious consideration of this subject. Carried Unanimously. Alderman Martin, the present Chairman of the Joint Merger Report Committee, expressed his appreciation for the help received from officials who were largely responsible for the preparation of material. RESOLUTION RE EDUCATION COSTS The Chairman, Reeve Mackenzie, advised the assembly that this might be an opportune time to discuss the resolution originating in the Village of Chippaws with reference to educational costs and was advised by His Worship, Mayor Miller, that the Niagara Falls Council had referred the matter to the Board of Education and Separate School Board, for their views and that therefore the Niagara Falls representatives would be unable to indicate their action until these views had been received. Some discussion was held in connection with the Chippawa resolution following which it was agreed that the matter be left in abeyance until such time as the municipalities which have been circularized have had an opportunity to reply. AMBULANCE 6ERVICE Deputy Reeve Clark referred to the Joint Committee which has been set up to consider the Ambulance situation and deplored the lack of action as at the present time. Councillor MacBain, Chairman of the Joint Conmaittee, then advised Mr. Clark as to what action had been taken up to the present time and that a Committee was being set up by the Rospital Board of Governors and that a meeting with the Joint Committee would be arranged just as soon as possible. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Deputy Reeve Clarke. READ AND ADOPTED, 6th. June, 1960. Clerk ' 11 O e THIRTY FIRST MEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 6th, June, 1960. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, June 6th. 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and fieante. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous regular and special meetings, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McCallum. WELCOME His Worship Mayor Miller welcomed The Warden of Welland Count)', Mr. A. Pietz, to the meeting, who in turn introduced to the Members of Council the Deputy Reeve of Numberstone J. Wilhelm, the Deputy Reeve of Pelham Township Clifford McGlashan and Mr. Charles Blume, Welland County Co-Ordinator for Civil Defence. DEPUTATION It was ordered on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that the communication received from Mr. Charles Blume, the County Co-ordinator for Civil Defence, be considered at this time. The communication requested permission to speak to the City Council in connection with the financial aspects of a proposed fire radio network, with central control, embracing every fire pumper within the geographical borders of Welland County. Mr. J. Wilhelm, Chairman of the Emergency Measures Commission advised, that a study had been made of the many aspects of a county-wide radio network for the use of fire departments in Welland County. He advised that on April 26th. 1960, Welland County Council approved the idea in principle and that the E.M.C. were now seeking approval in principle from the Council of Niagara Falls, so that they may investigate further the possibilities of instituting this two-way communication service as soon as possible. It was pointed out that as the system will tie in every fire department in Welland County to a central control, a reduction in fire rates would result, as other municipalities who have adopted such a system have enjoyed such a reduction. The speaker advised that on a population basis, the City of Niagara Falls' share would be $4,121,37. Fire Chief Wm. Wade also spoke outlining the advantages of such a system and the fact that 22 fire departments in Welland County would be able to be in touch with the local fire stations. Alderman McCallum, Council's representative on Civil Defence, also spoke, and pointed out the money expended would be for a worthwhile cause and would be a tremendous help to the Emergency Measures Commission and also Civil Defence. SEE Communication No. 218. SEE Communication No. 219. C(ENICATIONS hid over from the previous meeting; No. 213 - Vandoff of Canada - requesting permission to erect a sign to promote the recording of the Actual Roar of Niagara. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and AId. Morton that the communication be received and filed and a permit be not issued. His Worship the Mayor expressed regret that the Committee did not notify the applicant when the Committee meeting was arranged, so that he could have explained what his intentions were in this regard. SEE Report Number 172. No. 215 - Department of Municipal Affairs - proposed Amendment No. 6 to Official Plan, in connection with Mr. Paul Aleo's application for re-zoning of North Main St. for purpose of establishing a funeral home, and requesting confirmation as to the two-thirds vote of all members of Council in this regard. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. M Kinley and AId. Swayze that the communication be received and filed and the Depa r tment of Municipal Affairs be advised that Council are-re-affirming their stand with reference to the re-zoning of North Main Street between Summer Street and North Street; and they also be advised as to the petition which was submitted indicating the desires of the residents in that area. Carried by a vote of 6 to 2; the vote being - Aye -Ald. McKinley, Swayze, White, Martin, Morton and Mayor Miller; Naye -Ald. Gregory and McCallum, The following Conwmnications were presented; No. 218 - County Co-ordinator of Civil Defence - requesting permission to present proposal of Emergency Measures Commission at this meeting. No. 219 - Emergency Measures Commission - requesting City Council to approve the installation of County-wide radio networks in principle. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallumand Ald. Gregory that the con~nunications be received and filed and that the idea of the Emergency Measures Cowmission as to County-wide nadio network be approved in principle. No, 220 - Township of Stamfor__d - advising that the Township Council favour the naming of the Valley Way property as the 'W.L.Houck Park". ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received,noted and filed. No. 221 - Greater Niagara Chamber of Cowmerce - enclosing timetable re Industrial Field Day to be held on June 9th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed and the Chamber be advised that at least six members of Council will attend. No. 222 - Welland County Agricultural Society - requesting declaration of a half' holiday on September 14th. in order that school children might attend Children's Day at the Welland County Pair. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the cowmunication be received, tabled and forwarded to the Board of Education and the Separate School Board with Council's endorsation. No, 223 - Department of Highways - advising of the transfer of Hillside Place to the City. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed. No. 224 -.Department of Municipal Affairs - comments of Auditor in 1959 report. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and referred to the City Manager for submission of a report. REPORTS The following Reports were pre sented; No. 172 -_Property Cou~ittee - reconnending a permit be not issued to Vandoff of Canada for the erection of a sign, due to the policy of Council of not permitting advertising on streets removed from premises on which business is conducted. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. SEE Cowmunication 213. · No. 173 - ~ity Manager - report on attendance at Annual Meeting of Ontario Municipal Administrators' Association in Toronto, Saturday, June 4th. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Ald. Morton that the report be received and filed. No. 174 ~ Traffic Cowmittee - reconnending no change in traffic control on Queen Street, at the intersection of Welland Avenue and St. Clair Avenue, until after the erection of ,Ip,, Directlocal Signs and a sufficient time interval to study traffic conditions after installation of the signs. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. No. 175 - Traffic Committee - angle parking on Clifton Hill from the Cenotaph to River Road, on the south side of the street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Aid. Swayze that the report be received and adopted. Carried, with Aidemen White and Martin-opposed. No. 176 - Traffic C~mnittee - reco~nendlng Police Department be asked to determine ownership of cars parking on the north side of Amoury from Victoria Ave. to approximately the extension of First Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of AId.Gregory and Aid. Morton that the report he received and edopted. No. 177 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. A motion was made hy Alderman Morton, Seconded by Alderman Gregory that the Council advertise a certain date for a.public meeting and have Messrs. Deacon and Irwin, of the firm of Deacon, Arnett and Murray present, to explain the contents of the merger survey report to the public. This motion was later withdrawn, following the decision to discuss the same with Stamford Township at the joint meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 7th. At the request of Ald. Morton, the Mayor advised that he would take up with the Police Department, the matter of transport trucks on River Road in the vicinity of the Whirlpool Rapids Bridge. Ald. Gregory referred to the hazardous situation existing at the inter- section of Stanley Avenue and Morrison Street due to the excavation at the south- west corner and was advised by the City Manager that this would be filled in by Wednesday night at which time the other corner will have to be torn ups but the location will be restored to normal by the end of the week. Aid.McKinley requested that the Traffic Committee at their next meeting, consider the traffic situation at the intersection of Erie Avenue and Huron Street, where some confusion has resulted due to the installation of one-way street. ~.Y:IAWS The following By-laws were passed; No. 5895 - A by-law prohibiting the discharge of guns of any type within the limits of the Corporation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that Ald. McKinley be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Gregory and Ald. McCallum - Carried Unanimously. No. 5896 - To amend By-law Number 3790, being a by-law for the regulation oE traffic. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McCallum that Ald. Gregory be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law he given the 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. Gregory and Ald. Morton - Carried Unanimously. No. 5897 - To amend By-law Number 4265, being a by-law to amend By-law Number 4134s being a by-law to provide for the installation and regulation of parking meters in the City of Niagara Fails. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and AId. Morton that Ald. Gregory be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Gregory and Aid. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third ReadinS -Ald. McCallom and Ald. Martin - Carried Unanimously. No. 5898 - To amend By-law Number 4134, being a by-law to provide for the installation of parking meters on certaln streets in the City of Niagara Falls and to provide regulations relative to the parking of vehicles in the areas or zones where parking meters are installed. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that Ald. Gregory be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Ald. Martin that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Ald. McCallum - Carried Unanimously. No. 5899 - To authorize the execution of an agreement. ORDERED en the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that Ald.McCallum be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallem and Ald. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily' suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. McKinley and Ald. McCallum - Carried Unanimously. II The Property Conunittee's report on their consideration on the application of Mr. V. Morrocco for a permit to convert the garage at the rear of 1674 Temperance Avenue into living accorranodation, was presented for consideratiou. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Martin that the report and reconunendation be received and adopted and permit be issued, subject to the condition that parking accommodation is provided at the rear of the garage. The Property Corm~ittee's report on their consideration of an adjustment of charges for road oiling on the north side of Leader Lane from Victoria Avenue to a point 710.40 feet east of Victoria Avenue, waspresented. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and the levy for road oiling for'the north side'of the street be adjusted to $95.04 for 1960 taxes. The City Manager's report on the application of Wm. Calvert, for permission to erect a plastic sign at Cosy Corner Fish and Chip shop at 1991 Lundy's Lane, at an estimated cost of $t00. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of His Worship the Mayor and Ald. McCallum that the report, be received and adopted and permit issued. Conmittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. McKinley. RE~D AND ADOPTED, 13th. June, 1960. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory. READ AND ADOPTED, 13th. June, 1960. Mayor. COUNCILMEETING Chairman of Finance. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 6th. June, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on June 6th. 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Cou~nittee were present. Aid. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $82,652.14 were approved by the Com~Lttee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald, McKinley and Ald, Gregory. Council Chamber, 6th. June, 1960. The Committee re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings, for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered tile accounts approved by the Committee. All Members of Council were present. BY -- lAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5900 * To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Aid. Gregory that Aid. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously, ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and AId. Martin that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid, McKinley and Ald, Gregory - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Aid. McCailum and Aid. Swayze. READ AND ADOPTED,~3th. June, 1960. Clerk Mayor. THIRTY-SECOND b~ETINQ SPECIAL MEETING Council Chamber, 7th. June, 1960. The Councils of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford met in joint session on the evening of June 7th, 1960 in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 7 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the draft Private Bill to establish a Bus Commission and the possible implementation of the Merger Survey Report. Present were: C~;jf_ 9f_~_%~a ~1~, His Worship Mayor Miller and all Members of the Council, and the City Solicitor, Mr. W. J. McBurney; Township of Stamford - Reeve Mitchelson and all Members of his Council and Miss J, VU~a~&rs~] ~8wnShip' Solicitor. His Worship, Mayor Miller, called the meeting to order suggesting briefly its purpose and called on Alderman McCallurn, Chairman of the Joint Bus Transit Committee to take over. CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 6th. June, 1960. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council'and Finance'Meetings, on Monday, June 6th.'1960.'All Members of the Committee were present. His Worship, Mayor Miller, presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 13th. June, 1960. Clerk !! DID%FT PRIVATE BILL Alderman McCallum stated that there were several points at issue aS o f the moment and felt that the most satisfactory method to deal with this problem was to have the Clerk read the Draft Bill section by section and then any differences could be adjusted at that time. The Clerk proceeded to read the Draft Bill sections 1, 2 and part of 3. At this point, Miss LaMarsh, Solicitor for the Township of Stamford, advised the assembled Council Members that she had, at the request of the Township Council, prepared a draft of suggested qualifications and disqualifications which might be applied to Commission members. Following the reading of the items of qualifications, it was agreed by both Councils that in accordance with the draft the qualifications were satisfactory. The draft list of disqualifications was then perused and with reference to loC of the said draft, it was ordered on the motion of Alderman Martin and Alderman McCallum that this clause be deleted. This motion was carried with Aldermen Morton and Gregory opposed. With reference to the last paragraph of the suggested list of disqualifications, it was ordered on the motion of Alderman Martin and Deputy Reeve Keighan that share- holders be defined in accordance with Section 56, Sub-section 3A of The Municipal Act. This motion was carried unanimously. Following further discussion with reference to disqualifications, it was agreed by both Gouncils that a clause should be inserted to provide that a seat of a Member of the Commission become automatically vacant if any of the disqualifications as listed'should arise. It was then ordered on the motion of Alderman Martin and Alderman McCallum that the suggested list of disqualifications, as amended, be adopted, and together with the qualifications as agreed upon, be included in the Draft Bill. This motion was carried with Aldermen Morton and Gregory, opposed. The perusal of the Draft Bill was then continued, With reference to Section 3(f) of the Draft Bill, it was ordered on the motion of Alderman Gregory and Alderman Morton that one of the quorum referred to must be a head of a Council. This motion was carried unanimously. With reference to Section 4(d) of the Draft Bill, it was ordered on the motion of Alderman Martin and Alderman Swayze that "after the initial fixing of fares for the proposed Transit System~ that any changes in fare proposed by the Commission would be subject to the approval of the two Councils. This motion Was carried, the vote being 7 in favour and 6 opposed. With reference to item 4(e) of the Draft Bill, it was unanimously agreed that the words "with the approval of the City.and Township Councils" be added. With reference to item 11(1) of the Draft Bill, it was unanimously agreed that the word "land" be included at the end of the first line. It was then ordered on the motion of Alderman Martin and Alderman Swayze that the Draft Private Bill, as submitted and as amended, be approved and the Joint Committee be empowered to proceed with the necessary steps to obtain approval therefor. This motion was not put at this time and Uis Worship, Mayor Miller, then advised the assembled Members that in view of the action taken this evening with reference to the fare question, he did not intend to sit on the Cormnission as a Member, reiter- ating his previous statement that he did not want and could not condone politics entering into this situation. Miss LaMarsh, then pointed out that if the Mayor intended to carry out his statement and not sit as a Member of the Conunission, it would result in the draft of the Private Bill having to be amended in several instances. Following some discussion on the subject, during which Councillor MacBain expressed his regrets that the Mayor had seen fit to take this position and suggesting that he might possibly reconsider, it was agreed that the joint Councils recess for approximately ten minutes in order to discuss the situation. Upon the return to the Council Chamber of the Members of the two Councils, Reeve Mitchelson stated that it would seem that an impasse had been reached and that for the good of both municipalities it would have to be resolved but that he realized since the amendments to Section 4 (d) and 4 (e) of the Private Bill had been voted on, that there was not too much that could be done at this meeting. He did, however, most sincerely suggest to His Worship )~yor Miller that he reconsider his action so as to enable carrying on of the procedure to establish the Bus Commission. His Worship the Mayor then advised that although he was still of exactly the same opinion as he had previously stated, he did not want to do anything that would harm the area and would therefore consider carrying on for the present with the possible taking of the action he had suggested, at a later date if the Council-control seamed to be assuming too large a proportion. His Worship then put the motion moved by Alderman Martin and Alderman Swayze that the Draft Private Bill, as submitted and as amended, be approved and the Joint Committee be empowered to proceed with the necessary steps to obtain approval therefor. The motion was carried with Deputy Reeve Keighan contrary. The Draft Private Bill having been dealt with, Alderman McCallum then advised the Councils that there were several items with reference to the buses which would have to be dealt with very promptly and requested approval for the Joint Committee to proceed with these things and it was ordered on the motion of Alderman McKinley and Alderman Swayze that the Joint Coummittee be empowered to proceed with the question of curtains, colour of buses, upholstery and tires so that no unnecessary delay on the buses would be occasioned and that the Joint Committee in dealing with the tire question, give some thought to the proposition of tires on a rental basis. This motion was carried unanimously. Alderman McCallum then enquired as to the wishes of the Councils concerning the retention under new Commission of the Canadian National employees and it was agreed that this matter be left as at present until such time as the Commission is properly functioning and serious consideration.can be given. Alderman McCallum then referred to the extended delivery date which is now October or November 1st. and suggested that there should be some negotiations to obtain temporary service from the N.S. and T. until such time as the local buses would be in operation. It was then ordered on the motion of Councillor MacBain and Alderman Gregory that the Joint Committee be empowered to negotiate with the N.S. and T. along. the suggested lines and report back to the respective Councils. This motion was carried Unanimously. Alderman McCallum then referred to the suggestion by Mr. Foster in his survey that consideration be given to a rental arrangement with Canada Coach for space and service and ,t was agreed that this matter be left until such time as the Commission is properly functioning and if there is considerable delay in getting the Conmission functioning that the Committee should enquire along these lines together with the appointees on the Commission. It was then moved by Alderman Morton and Alderman Gregory that the Joint Committee obtain as much information as they can from Canada Coach and/or others as to inter-state licenses. This motion was carried unanimously. I I I MERGER SURVEY REPORT In connection with the Merger Survey Report and the possible action of the Councils of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford, Bis Worship Mayor Miller suggested that it would be advisable to re-appoint a 3oint Con=nittee which had previously functioned in this regard nnd that the Solicitors be included. He then appointed Aldermen Martin, McKinley, the City Manager, City Clerk and the City Solicitor, as Members for the City of Niagara Falls. Reeve Mitchelson then advised of concurring with the Mayor's suggestion and that he would take the same action with reference to representatives from the Township of Stamford. It was then ordered on the motion of Alderman White and Alderman Morton that the Joint Committee consider the preparation of a draft for the perusal of the Councils and approval, setting out some ideas as to what form implementation of the merger might be in, if eventual action is taken along these lines. This motion was carried unanimously. Alderman Morton then brought up the question of time possibility of a public meeting for the consideration of the Merger Report at which time it would be desirable to have Mr. Deacon and Mr. Irwin present for explanation and it was ordered on the motion of Alderman Morton and Gregory that such a public meeting be arranged by the two Councils; the cost of such to be borne jointly and that members of the Joint Merger Committee be empowered to approach Mr. Deacon and Mr. Irwin at that meeting scheduled for to-morrow night under the sponsorship of the Chamber of Conmerce, to ascertain when they would be able to attend the proposed public meeting. This motion was carried unanimously. Alderman Martin then advised that he had been asked to attend the meeting sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce to-morrow evening as the Chairman of the Joint Committee, pointing out that at the moment he was not properly acting in this capacity, and it was ordered on the motion of Reeve Mitchelson and Deputy Reeve Keighan that Alderman Martin be empowered to attend the Chamber meeting in the capacity of Chairman of the Joint Merger Committee. This motion was carried unanimously. There being no further business, it was ordered on the motion of Aldermen White and Morton that the meeting adjourn. READ AND ADOPTED, 13th. June, 1960. THIRTY-THIRD MEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 13th. June, 1960. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, June 13th. 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meetings, regular and special, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. Gregory. DEPUTATION His Worship Mayor Miller advised the members of Council that Mr. A. M. Hegendorfer, Manager of Vandoff of Canada, was present at the meeting in connection with the sign which his Company had proposed erecting and which was not approved at the previous meeting. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Aid. Morton that Mr. Hegendorfer be permitted to address Council. He advised that apparently there had been some misunderstanding about the sign proposed, and stated that it would not advertise any particular company or business location, but was merely to advertise the recording of the Actual Roar of Niagara, which would be a means of attracting more tourists to the City of Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Swayze that the matter be referred back to the Property CoE~nittee to meet with Mr. Hegendorfer, and to reconsider the application. Mr. William Peters, Manager of the Niagara Veteran Taxi Company was also present at the meeting in connection with his communication requesting that Council give careful and serious consideration to the removal of all taxi and sightseeing stands on city streets, and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that Mr. Peters be heard. Mr. Peters pointed out that the stands are definitely marked "taxi stands" and questioned the right of sightseeing cab operators to occupy these stands. The City Manager advised that there was no difference. · SEE Communication 227. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 224 - Department of Municipal Affairs - referring to comments made by Auditors in 1959 report. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the report of the City Manager on this subject be received and adopted and the Department be so advised. SEE Report Number 178. The following Communications were presented; No. 225 - Local 505, U.E.W. - expressing appreciation to the Mayor and Council for support and assistance during discussions held with Minister of Finance in connection with import of Japanese stainless steel, thus causing lay-off of silver- ware workers in this area. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Morton and AId. Gregory that the communication be received and filed. No. 226 = Boys' Club of Greater Niagara - requesting meeting with Finance Committee tO discuss possible contribution to Building Fund· ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and the Chairman of Finance and the City Manager arrange a date for the proposed meeting and a report be submitted to Council. No. 227 - .Niagara Veteran Taxi Co. - requesting study be made Of taxi stand situation. No. 228 o Canada Coach Lines~ District Manager - supporting request of Niagara Veteran Taxi Co. No. 229 - Sheraton-Brock Transportation Manager - approving of action of Niagara Veteran Taxi Co. O~DERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Aid. McCallum that these three communications be considered at one time. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and AId. Morton that the communications be received and referred to the Traffic Committee for consideration and a report. Ii No. 230 - Cj~X Clerk of St.Thomas - resolution to request the repeal of Sections 2, 3 and 4 of Bill No. 126, an Act to amend The Public Hospitals Act, 1957, or that assurance be given to municipalities of continuance of unconditional grant providing for a minimum of seventy percent of indigent hospital costs. The City Clerk advised that he was whole-heartedly in agreement with the resolution and that ie should be supported and proceeded to explain in some detail the reasons for his opinion. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the resolution be received and endorsed. REPORTS The followinf~e~orts were presented; No. 178 - ~i~t_y ~_na~ge~r - re conmxunication from Department of Municipal Affairs concerning comments on Auditor's report for year 1959. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and the Department be so notified. S~E~ Cp_mp,u~ni~cat io~ 2)~t No. 179 - Ci~tX Clerk - recomending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted and lieantes issued accordingly. Alderman Martin, Chairman of The Equipment Committee, advised verbally that his Committee had considered quotations received for a small refrigerator for the Walnut St. Fire Hall, and recommended that the "Gibson" model be purchased from Overbolts Appliances, 839 Victoria Avenue, this City, at a cost of $179.00. Ald. Martin also advised that h~ Conmittee recommended the purchase of a Model 7-P Oasis Water Cooler for the Water Filtration Plant from Niagara Plumbing Supply Co. for the sum of $249.50. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McCallum that the report and recommendations be received and adopted. The City Clerk advised verbally concerning the application of Kazimierz Zendel, 2342 Bloor Street, Toronto, for Cigarette and Victualling Licenses for the premises at 271 River Road. The City Clerk stated that the applicant is presently closing the deal to purchase this property and that the application had only been brought in late this afternoon and he requested that Council grant approval subject to the approval of the other members of the Licensing Committee. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Morton that the licehess be granted subject to the approval of the other members of the Licensing Committee. Carried Unanimously. Aid. McKinley, Chairman of the Arena, Parks and Recreation Committee, reported verbally in connection with quotations received f~r the retubing of the condenser at the Niagara Falls 1 Memorial Arena and advised that his Committee were recommending that the quotation of the local firm, Kerrio's Welding, of $975. be accepted. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that the report and recommendation be received and adopted. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. McCallum. READ AND ADOPTED, ZOth. June, 1960. FII~,NCE MEETING Council Chamber, 13th. June, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on June 13th, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present. Ald. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $52,489.59 were approved by the Conunittee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Martin. The City Manager's report on the application of Messrs. Scozzafava and Kobald for a building permit to erect a motel on Lot 8, Plan 653, on the south side of Ferry between Gladstone and Sylvia Place, at an estimated cost of $60,000. was presented for consideration. The City Manager advised that the Department of Travel and Publicity have already issued a permit for the proposed construction. It was moved by Ald. White, seconded by Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted. This motion was defeated by a vote of 7 to O. An amendment by Mayor Miller and Ald. Gregory that the report of the City Manager be received and adopted subject to the condition that the Property Committee have an opportunity to view the plans and register approval, Carried Unanimously, The City Manager's report on the application of Mr. Charles Herbert, 949 Clifton Hill, for permission to erect a neon sign at an estimated cost. of $900. was presented. 'ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and adopted and permit be issued. At this time, AId. McKinley, requested the City Manager to present a verbal report on behalf of the Arena, Parks and Recreation Committee. The City Manager proceeded to report in some detail the efforts taken to obtain the services of a firm to have floodlights replaced at Oakes Park and advised that Provincial Engineering would not have men available by the time it is necessary to take down the lights; but that advice had been received from the General Electric Company that they could proceed with the work on an hourly basis. He pointed out that it would cost quite a sum of money to replace the bulbs but that there is $2,000. in the 1960 Budget for this purpose. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Mayor Miller, that in view of the forthcoming use of Oakes Park by the Niagara Memorial Militaires and the Thunderbird Rugby Team, that authorization be granted for the installation of the lights as outlined by the City Manager. Carried Unanimously. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McCallum. READ AND ADOPTED, 20th. June, 1960. Chairman .of Finance. [| [! COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 13th. June, 1960. The Committee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings, for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All Members of Council were present. BY-LAW The following By-law was passedj No. 5901 - To provide monies for general purposes, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Martin that Ald. biorton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Ald. McKinley - Carried Unanimously. AId. Martin, Chairman of the Joint Committee, Merger Survey Report, reminded Council about the scheduled meeting on Friday, June 17th, at 7.30 p.m. in the Stamford Collegiate Auditorium, on the Merger Report. This is a public meeting. His Worship, Mayor Miller, requested authority of Council to purchase salad serving sets, to be presented to the fifteen contestants in the Miss Universe Contest, who will be in the City on June 21st. and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that permission be granted and that such purchase be charged to the Contingent and Celebration Fund. Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 20th. June, 1960. 4 THIRTY-FOURTH MEETING REGUlaR MEETING Council Chamber, 20th. June, 1960. pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, June 20th, 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. McKinley. -Ald. Martin arrived at the meeting - DEPUTATION Mr. Robert Sidoff was present at the meeting in connection with an application to operate a dry cleaning establishment at 765 Valley Way andit was ordered on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Gregory that he be heard. Mr. Sidoff advised that the business proposed will be the same as that 'now in operation at 1992 Lundy's Lane, that is, a synthetic cleaning plant and it is the intention to renovate the premises and instal modern equipment which will mean quite an investment. Mr. Sidoff stated that he wished to know whether Council would approve of such licenee before any steps were taken to proceed with the renovations. SEE Report No,185. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 227 - Niagara Veteran Taxi Company - requesting study be made of taxi stand situation and suggesting removal of all taxi & sightseeing stands from city streets. No. 228 - Canada Coach Lines, Ltdt - supporting request of Niagara Veteran Taxi Co. No. 229 - Sheraton-Brock Transportation- in agreement with Niagara Veteran Taxi Co. The following Coummnications were presented; No. 231- Stemford Cataract Taxi Company - commenting on proposed removal of taxi- cab stands from city streets. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Aid.Gregory that the communications be received and filed and the report.of the Traffic Com- mittee he received and adopted. Carried by a vote of 4 to 3, the vote being, Aye - Ald. White, Gregory, McCalltun and Swayse; Nays -Ald. Martin, McKinley,Mayor Miller, SEE Report No. 180. No. 232 - Y.MoG,A, - requesting permission to use park grounds at Queen St. and Valley Way for promoting YMCA Day Camp. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald,-McGallnm. that the communication be received.andfiled.and-permission granted . for Saturday, June 25th, No. 233 - Boy Scouts Association - requesting proclamation of '*International Cub Field Day" on June 25th. and also police escort for group of scouts arriving in the City. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the cor~nunication be received and filed and the procl~nmCion issued and His Worship the Mayor arrange for the police escort. No. 234 - Asset. of Welland County Conservation Club~ - resolution to protest drilling operations in Lake Erie. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Ald. McCallum that the resolution be received and endorsed. Carried with Aid. White- contrary. It was then ordered that the next two con~nunications be considered together, on the motion of Aid. McCallumand AId. McKinley. { | {! No. 235 - $pu~rpp_~_e~_paj~e__r~. - expressing appreciation for enforcement o£ clause 2 of by-law 4657 re Certificate of Qualification; but requesting a time limit of three months for those applying for such certificates, No. 236 - Barbers Local 910 - enclosing copy of letter being forwarded to all barbers in con'~ct~'~it~'the above subject; and also a copy of a letter regarding opening and closing hours. The City Clerk reported verbally, recommending that Council agree with the three months' grace for the two cases now at issue, but suggesting that the by-law be not amended so that it can be invoked properly at any time. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Swayze tbat the conununications be received and filed and the request for three months' grace be granted, Carried with AId. White-contrary. REPORTS The following RJports were presented; No. 180 - Traffic Connnittee - re taxicab situation and submitting six recommendations. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. Carried by a vote of 4 to 3, the vote being - Aye -Ald. White, Gregory, McCallum and Swayze; Naye- Ald. Martin, McKinley and Mayor Miller. No. 181 - Traffic Committee - suggesting that the subject of traffic situation at Huron St, and Erie Ave.be laid over for further study. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. No. 182 - citXk[a~n~p~' - recommending that the subject of Fire Alarm System and Police Telephone System be referred to the Equipment Committee for study. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald, McCallum that the report be received and adopted. No. 183 - ~ropeF~y_9~mmi~t_t~ - advising of inadvisability of granting permission to erect a sign on Clifton Hill to advertise recording "Actual Roar of Niagara". ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and adopted; This motion was defeated, the vote being - Aye -Ald. McCallum, McKinley and White; Nays - Aid. Martin, Swayze, Gregory and His Worship ~yor Miller. - Aid. Morton arrived at the meeting - No. 184 - C~i~X Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and ~ld. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and licehess issued accordingly. No. 185 - .C__it~v Clerk - application for operation of a Dry Cleaning Establishment at 765 Valley Way. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and filed and tentative approval granted subject to the other members of the Licensing Committee's approval. At this time, Rig Worship, Mayor Miller, reminded Council about the Coronation Ball being held in connection with the Beauty Contest and was of the opinion that such an affair means a lot of publicity for the City of Niagara Falls and Council should make an attempt to attend both functions, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McCalltun that such support be given to these affairs and arrangements be made to secure the necessary ~ickets. BY-lAWS The following By-law was presented; No. 5902 - A by-law to authorize the construction of a gutter on Sixth Avenue, asphalt pavements on Sixth Avenue and Stamford Street and sidewalks on Lowell Avenue and Queen street as Local Improvements under the provisions of The Local Improvement Act. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and AId. White that AId. McKinley be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Aid. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the setned reading. - Carried Unanimously. Alderman Gregory referred to the flaking of concrete and queried whether any guarantee could be obtained against such occurrence, and was advised by the City Manager that no one can guarantee to pour concrete that will not flake. Me advised that the same situation exists all over the country hut an attempt will be made to pour concrete under the old conditions to ascertain whether it will be more satisfactory. The problem is that salt is being placed on concrete before the concrete is cured properly. The City Clerk referred to the next by-law to be dealt with by Council and advised that as it deals With the execution'of an agreement, the agreement' should be read in detail. (This agreement is in connection with the provisions of a jointly-operated transportation system by Niagara Falls and Stamford). The City S~lfcitor, Mr. W. J. McBurney, was present, and upon being queried by His Worship Mayor Miller, as to the possibility of a profit being derived from the operation of the bus transportation system, advised that no provision had been allowed for this in the Special Act but by an amendment to the proposed Special Act or the Agreement, it would be retained by the Commission for future expansion and possible future losses unless it is especially provided for. The City Solicitor proceeded to explain that the idea of the agreement is to have evidence that the parties are in agreement as to th~ terms of the Private Act when it goes to the Ontario Municipal Board, the Department of Municipal Affairs and to the Legislature. The following by-law was passed; No. 5903 - To authorize the execution of an agreement. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Swayze that Ald~ McKinley be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion o[ Ald. McKinley and Ald. Swayze that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried, with Ald. Morton-contrary. Yhird Reading -Ald. McCallum and Ald. McKinley - Carried, with Aid.Morton-contrary. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED 27th. June, 1960. e FI~XNCE MEETING Council Chamber, 20th. June, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on June 20th, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee'were present. Ald. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $197,253.63 were approved by the Comrmittee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory. The City Manager's report on the application of Goodwill Electrick, 2040 Buchanan Avenue, for a building permit to construct an addition to their plant at that address, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Miller and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and the permit be issued. The Property Committee's report on their consideration of plans submitted by Mr. Paul Aleo for the construction of a funeral home on Lots 9 and 10, North Main Street, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Miller and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and filed. Carried, with Ald. McKinley, contrary, The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of AId. McCallum and Ald. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 27th. June, 1960. Clerk Chairman of Finance. COUNCIL MEETiNG Council Chamber~ 20th. June, 1960. The Con~ittee re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings, for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All Members of Council vere present. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5904 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that Ald. Morton be granted the privilege o£ introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Swayze that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the hyolaw be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Gregory and Ald. McKinley - Carried Unanimously. Ald. Morton+ President of the Niagara Branch, Canadian Cancer Society, at this time advised Council that the Society received a donation of $1,000. this evening frQm the Lioness Club. Council adjourned on ~he motion of AId. McCallum and Ald. Gregory. READ AND ADOPTED, 27th. June, 1960. Clerk Mayor · l! THIRTY-FIFTHMEETING Council Chamber, 27th. June, 1960. REGUb~R MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, June 27th. 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. ,ill Members of Council were present, with the exception of Ald, White. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meetings adopted these on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory. DEPUTATION Mr. W. A. Snyder who was present at the meeting, was permitted to address Council, on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McCallum. Mr. Snyder asked three questions concerning the proposed merger, as follows; (1) Will proposed merger, if approved, increase the property owners' tax in the City; (2) Was the extended survey, originally covering Niagara Falls, Stamford and Chippawa, approved by all Councils, since the merger survey report covered much morc~ and (3) could the Ontario Municipal Board order a merger without a vote of the people and would Council afford taxpayers the right to vote on the question, or would Council agree to withdraw or with~hold any application to the Ontario Municipal Board. Mr. Snyder queried whether anything had been done by the Committee set up to study all aspects of municipal elections due to the poor turn-out at the previous election. Ald. Martin, Chairman of the Joint Committee, advised that the questions asked by Mr. Snyder will be fully covered in the report which will be submitted by the Joint Con~nittee, after thorough study and discussion and he was of the opinion that until full data is supplied, questions could not be answered at this time. Ald. McKinley, Chairman of the committee set up to study municipal elections, advised that in answer to Mr. Snyder's query, he had done some preliminary research on this subject and it was his intention to call a meeting just as soon as feasible. Mr. Gordon Fraser, Solicitor, was also present at the meeting in connection with the communication from Mr. David L. Webster, and it was ordered that he be heard, on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. McCallum. Mr. Fraser advised that his client, had requested an extension of his permit to constr~ct a motel until this fall, but since the letter was written and discussion with his client, it was felt that the fall of the year would not be a satisfactory time to commence construction of the motel. He pointed out that there is no change in the land or in the plans but only on account of failure to finance, otherwise the motel would have been erected by this time. Mr. Fraser was of the opinion that there should be no reason why the City should not grant an extension of time until March 15th, 1961. SEE Communication Number 246. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from previous meetings; No. 173 - Welland County Branch~3_Can. Mental Health Association - requesting a donation o~ $750. ORDgRg~%'~n th~tot~on of Ald. Mort~n~7~ih'7 swayze that the communication be received and filed and a donation of $200. be made to this Association. SEE Report No. 186. No. 214 - Village of Chippaws - resolution requesting legislation to remove the burden of financing cost of education from real property assessment and to provide province- ~ide scheme of direct income taxation for school purposes on all wage earners. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Gregory and Ald. McCallum that the resolution be received and filed and not endorsed. SEE Conuuunications 237 - 238. No. 226 - [und-Raising Conmittee of Boys' Club__of Greater Niagara - requesting donation to Building Fund. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and filed and a grant of $600. be given for the year 1960. SEE Report No. 18!. The following Communications were presented; No. 237 - Board of Education - advising of decision not to take action on Chippaws resolution but favouring early consideration by Provincial Government of finding means of raising money for Education. No. 238 - Separate School Board - advising that the Board does not approve of the Chippaws resolution in its present form, but faycuring the assumption by the Provincial Government of a greater portion of educational costs. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Mc~allum that the communications be received and filed. SEE Cormnunication No. 214. No. 239 - Mr. W- A. SDXder - requesting permission to speak at this meeting. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. McCallum that the con~unication be received and filed. SErE Deputations, No. 240 - Barbers Local 910 - expressing appreciation for Council's action regarding enforcement of By-law 4657, and period of grace pertaining to Certificate of Qualification. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. Morton that the communication be received and filed. No. 241 - Greater Niagara Softball Association - requesting use of baseball diamond at Cakes Park on August 24th. or August 25th. in the event of rain. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee for consideration and a report. (See letter to the Association under date of July 12th, 1960) No. 242 - ~iagar~aFalls Horticultural Society - requesting donation of a prize for Annual Flower and Vegetable Show, August 20th. and 21st. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Aid. Gregory that the communication be received and filed and request granted. No. 243 o Ontario Societ~ for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - requesting proclamation "Be Kind to Animals Week" October 3rd, to 9th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the communicatiop be received and filed and proclamation issued as requested. No. 244 - Minister of Health - copy of letter forwarded to City Clerk Of St.Thomas regarding their resolution relating to Bill #126, to amend The Public Hospitals Act, 1957, or that assurance be given to municipalities of continuance of unconditional grant providing for a minimum of seventy percent of indigent hospital costs. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Martin that the communi- cation be received and filed. No. 245 - City of Ottawa - resolution requesting legislation to provide for adjustments in assessable frontage of triangular or irregular shaped lots. The City Clerk referred to similar resolutions from the City of London and the City of Gait, advising that the resolution from the City of London was endorsed by the Council. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the resolution be received and filed and the City of Ottawa be notified that Council have already endorsed a similar resolution from the City of London. No. 246 - David L. Webster - requesting further extension df building permit to construct a motel on Lundy's Lane. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald, McCallum that the communication be received and the applicant submit hi~ plans to Council in order that the Property Committee may review them and submit a report to Council. Carried Unanimously. Previous to this action, Ald. Morton moved that the extension he granted. There was no setcedar to this motion. No. 247 - Civil DeranGe Headquarters ~ requesting ratification by Council of the sound'survey for siren installations. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and referred to the City Engineer to submit a report to Council following the forum to be held in Fonthill Municipal Ball on June 29th. e No. 248 - Fausto terminate - expressing concern about the erection of '~No Parking" signs in front of 1742 Main Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and referred to the Traffic Committee for consideration and a report. No. 249 - D.epa~_t_me~t 9.f~lu~ci?~l A~f~r.s - proposed amendment no. 6 of Official Plan and proposal of Mr. Paul Aleo to construct a funeral home, and questioning reasons submitted by Council for approval of such proposal. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received and filed and the Department be advised that Council still feel that the proposed change is really in the interest of all the inhabitants in the area and therefore reiterate the request that the change be approved. Carried by a vote of 4 to 3, the vote being - Aye -Ald. Martin, Swayze, McKinley and Mayor Miller; Naye- Ald. Gregory, McCallum and Morton. An amendment by Ald. Gregory and Ald. McCallum that the communication be received and tabled and the people in the surrounding area be allowed to express their opinion before this Council finalizes this matter, the C~ty to conduct this survey to ascertain any opposition to re-zoning this part of North Main Street from Residential to Commercial, was lost, the vote being - Aye -Ald. Gregory, McCallum and Morton; Naye- Ald. Martin, McKinley, Swayze and Mayor Miller, REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 186 - q~ly~ia~age~ - advising that Chairman of Finance recommends that a grant of $200. be made to the Welland County Branch of Canadian Mental Bealth Association for 1960 and that the Association be advised that requests for grants should be received before the end of January in each year. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted. SErE Commu~n~i_cp_tjp~ NumbJ~lT}. No. 187 - Qit~y~tanag~ - advising that the Chairman of Finance recommends that a grant of $600. be made to the Boys' Club of Greater Niagara Building Fund for 1960 and a recommendation be forwarded to the 1961 Council for further consideration when the 1961 Budget is being prepared. ORDERED on the motion,of Ald.,Mc~ ~Qn and Aid. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. S~BE Conm~unication Number 226. No. 188 - 93_~_ Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and liceaces issued accordingly. VERBAL REPORTS Alderman Martin, Chairman of the gquipment jCommittee reported as follows; No. 189 - E_uq~en__t~mmittee - a total amount of $4,672.63 recommended as an equitable adjustment in connection with the Fire Loss at the Broughton Avenue Garage. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald, Mc~allum that the verbal report be received and adopted. No. 190 - E~uiDment Committee - recommend. the purchase of $539.30 tools as a replacement for tools lost in the Broughton Avenue Garage fire. These tools will remain the property of the City of Niagara Falls. Aid. Martin advised that a meeting has been arranged for July 5th. with the three civic employees who lost their tools in the fire and a further report will be submitted to Council regarding what compensation should be made to them. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. No. 191 - ~U~pm__ent Committee - recommend. the purchase of a Thor Concrete Breaker No. 23, from General Supply Go. Ltd. at a cost o£ $550. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. No. 192 - Equipment Committee - recommend. the purchase of photographic equipment for the Fire Department in the amount of $165.96. At the request of Ald. Gregory the itemized list of said equipment was read by the City Clerk. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and j~ld. Morton that the report be received and adopted. No. 193 - EJuipment Committee - reconunending the purchase of a new McCulloch Chain Power Saw, at a cost of $549.00. AId. Martin advised that this item is not included in the 1960 Budget'but as the present saw has broken down and the Cemetery Department is badly in need of such a unit, it is recommended that the same be purchased. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, McKinley and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and adopted. MISCELLANEOUS Ald. Gregory referred to a custom in a U.S. City where parking meters are installed on both sides of the street, that on each alternate parking meter a framework is constructed to hold flowers and the Alderman requested that the City Manager be authorized to ascertain the cost of such a system. He was of the opinion that this suggestion should be considered for inclusion in the 1961 Budget. Aid. Gregory referred to the City of Brantford where signs are erected directing the motorist to follow the smaller sized signs to parking areas; the sign being of white background with a letter "P" in green. The Alderman advised that he did not think they were covered by a patent. The Traffic Committee was requested to consider the advisability of erecting similar signs in the City. Aid. Martin requested that the Traffic Committee take under advisement the possibility of erecting a sign directing people to the Greater Niagara General Hospital. He suggested the location at the corner of Main and Lundy's Lane which would assist strangers to the city in finding the hospital. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED' 4th. July, 1960. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 27th. June, 1960, The Finance Meeting was held on June 27th. for the purpose of approving and also passing the various aeeounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Ald. White. Ald. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sund~y Accounts submitted in the amount of $52,419.73 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion, of Ald. Martin and Aid. Gregory. The City Manager's report on the application of Mrs. Blakeley for permission to erect a sign at 1309 Victoria Avenue, at an estimated cost of $47. was presented for consideration. ~DERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the report be reoeiVed and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the applicatien of Mr, George Sainovich for permission to erect a neon sign on Murray Hill, between Buchanan Avenue and Queen Victoria Park, on the north side of Murray Hill, at an estimated cost of $150. to indicate a parking lot, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City ~nager's report on the application of D. Scozza£ava for a permit to move the building known as 1756 Ferry Street, to the rear of the lot at 1662 Peer Street, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted and the application referred to the Property Committee for consideration and a report, The City ~nager's report recommending the renewal of the Contract with Canadian Industries Ltd. for the period from July 1st. 1960 to June 30th, 1961 for the supply of liquid chlorine for the Water Filtration Plant, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McCallum. READ AND ADOPTED, 4th. July, 1960. ......... .' ................................. ~,a1 Chairman of Finance. COUNCIL FaETING Council Chamber, 27th. June, 1960. The Committee re-assembled at the close of the regular council and finance meetings~ for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All Members of Council were preeent, with the exception of Ald. White. BY-IAW ~e following By-law was passed; No. 5905 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and j Ald. Martin that Aid,Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Aid. McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. Hie Worship Mayor Miller referred to the matter of tractor trailers parking on River Road and in that vicinity and indicated that he had taken this matter up with the Police Department and pointed out the reasons why the situation is so difficult at this particular time. He suggested that possibly the Traffic Cpmmittee might consider taking the matter up with Mr. Kaumeyer, of the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission and was advised by Ald. Morton, former Chairman of the Traffic Committee, that it had been taken up with him in the previous and Mr. Kaumeyer's indication at that time was that it was not the responsibility of the Bridge Commission. The City Manager then advised that the situation is serious but that for the time being the Chief of Police has made arrangements with the Rapids Tavern to utilize parking space at that point, indicating that at the expiration of this month, the situation should be radically relieved. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald.McCallum. READ AND ADOPTED, 4th. July, 1960. Clerk CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 27th. June, 1960. The Conference Committee df the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings, on Monday, 3une 27th, 1960. All Members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Ald. White. His Worship, Mayor Miller, presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Committee adjourned on the~ motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 4th. July, 1960. Clerk l! |:! THIRTY-SIXTH ~ETINQ REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 4th0 July, 1960. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, July 4th. 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Martin. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from previous meeting; No. 246 - David L. Webster - requesting further extension on permit for motel, ORDERED on'~he ~[~on~f ~{ld. McCallum and Ald. McKinley that the verbal report of the Property Committee, recommending that the communication be received and filed and that a further extension be granted to March 15th, 1961, be adopted. Carried, with Ald. Martin-contrary. No. 247 - Civ~l_D~fF~c~ ~ea~dgu~F~e_rp - requesting ratification by Council of the Sound Survey for siren installations. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received and filed and approval be given to the locations suggested. SEE Rejort No. 194. Th_~e following Communications wereJpresented; No. 250 - City of Windsor - resolution re provision of funds for capital constructi~'~+'fo~ ho~l~a'ls. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McCallum that the communication be received and filed and the resolution be not endorsed. No. 251 - ~t~ of Peterborough - resolution requesting legislation to permit operation of Police and Fire Departments under one administration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Seayze that the conmunication be received and filed and the resolution be not endorsed. No. 252 - ~Fp.l_pp~_p~ p~ ' requesting the placing of trash containers at various points throughout the City. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and the City Manager be requested to submit a report to Council as to the number of containers presently in use in the City, their location, and any other pertinent information. No. 253 -~DepaEt_ment_~J~Muj~F~p_al~Afjaij~- enclosing copy of address by the Hon. Leslie M. Frost, Prime Minister, at the Annual Conference of the Ontario Association of Mayors and Reeves. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Gregory and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and filed. No. 254 - Greater Niagara Baseball Association - requesting increase in grant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and referred-to the City Manager and Chairman of Finance for a report to Council. No. 255 - Merger Survey Committee - report of meeting held on June 28th. ORDERED on the motion of. Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed. No. 256 - Brantford Senior Citizens - requesting proclamation of "Senior Citizens" Week" - September 19th. to 24th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton and that the communication be received and filed and the proclamation, as requested, be published. PETITION The following Petition was presented; No. 8 - Robert A. Wallace & 48 others - objecting to the rezoning of North Main Street from North Street to Summer Street. ORDERED on the motion of AId.Gregory and Ald. McCallum that the petition be received and the application to the Department of Planning and Development for the re-zoning of North Main Street from North Street to SunEer Street from Residential to Commercial be rescinded. This motion was lost, the vote being - Aye -Ald. Gregory and McCallum; Naye - Ald. Martin, McKinley, Morton, Swayze and White. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. McKinley that the petition be received and filed. This motion carried, the vote being - Aye -Ald. Martin, McKinley, Morton, Swayze and White; Naye -Ald. Gregory and McCallurn. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 194 - City Engineer - advice re installation of C.D.C. sirens. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and filed. No. 195 - City b~nager - re meeting with officials of Canadian National Railways re Victoria Avenue bridge. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Mc- Callum that the report be received and filed. MISCELLANEOUS Ald. Martin referred to a meeting held several months ago with officials of the New York Central Railway regarding the relocation of tracks, being of the opinion that sufficient time had elapsed for a reply. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. Morton that the City Manager direct a communication to the New York Central Railway requesting some indication as to their re-action to the request made by the Local Committee concerning rail relocation. , SEE Resolution No. 90. AId. McCallum referred to complaints he had received that the traffic light at the corner of MacDonald Avenue and Robert Street did not allow sufficient time for pedestrians to cross, and asked the Traffic Committee to give the matter consideration. Ald. Swayze referred to the delay in construction of the sewer on Second Avenue and the CityManager explained the situation. FIE~NCE b~ETING Council Chamber, 4th. July, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on July 4th. for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present. Ald. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $62,765.25 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. McCallum. The application of Mr. D. Scozzafava for a permit to move a dwelling from 1756 Ferry Street, which had been referred to the Property Committee for consideration, was again presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of · Ald. McCallum and Ald. Swayze that the verbal report of the Property Committee be adopted ~o the ~ffect ~ha't the application for a permit be received and filed since the applicant had decided not to move the dwelling from its present location. The City Engineer's report on the application of Nabisco Foods Limited for a permit to erect an addition to their plant on Lewis Avenue at an estimated cost of $550,000.00 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and adopted. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Gregory. READ AND ADOPTED, llth. July, 1960. Clerk Chairman of Finance. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No. 90 - MARTIN - MORTON - RESOLVED that the City Manager direct a communication to the New York Central Railway requesting some indication as to their re-action' to the request made by the Local Committee concerning rail relocation; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED, llth. July, 1960. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 4th. July, 1960. The Committee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings, for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All Members of Council were present. Clerk Mayor, BY-LAW The followin~ By-law was passed; No. 5906 - To provide monies for general purposes. I ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that Ald. Morton be be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid. Gregory that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Morton READ AND ADOPTED, llth. July, 1960. / II THIRTY-SEVEntH MEETING Council Chamber, tlLh. July, 1960. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, July llth. 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Alderman McCallum, The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Aid. Morton and Ald, Gregory. WELCOME His Worship, Mayor Miller, extended a welcome to Mr. Bullock, former Councillor of Wansworth, one of the largest Boroughs in uhe City of London, who is spending a holiday in Niagara Falls. SEE Resolution No.93. COMHUNICATIONS, Laid over from previous meetings; No, 248 - Fausto Cerminara - expressing concern about the erection of "No Parking' signs in front ~f i7~a'in Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Martin that the communication be received and filed and the report of the Traffic Committee be received and adopted and no change in regulations be made at this time. No. 252 - Lo__c,~3~Bo_a:~ P! ~}~lth - requesting the placing of trash containers at various points throughout the municipality. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received and filed and the report and recommendations of the City Manager be received and adopted and the Local Board of Health advised accordingly. SEE Report Number 197. The following Communications were presented; No. 257 - Secretary of Merger Committee - report on meeting held July 6th. ORDERED on the motlbh~Vl~rl~ ~d~ Xi~."Martin that the communication be received and filed. No. 258 - ~._M.~.f~. ' Chairman of Youth Work - requesting use of Swinming Pool on Labour Day, September 5th. from 10 to 12 o'clock to operate a Swim Meet. ORDERED on the motion of jAld. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and filed and permission granted. No. 259 - Mr. OeorRe Bukator, M.P.P. - re drilling and pollution in Lake Erie and outlining action taken in this regard in protest of this operation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received, filed and Mr. Bukator thanked for his efforts and requested to continue along these lines. REPORTR 'The followin~ Reports were presented; No. 196 - Traffic Committee - recommending no change in parking regulations on the east side of Main Street at this time. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Aid. Martin that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communication 248. No. 197 - City Manager - report on location of Refuse Containers and recommending additional units at nine locations. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communication 252. No. 198 - Traffic Committee - advising that suggestions to prohibit left-hand turns at Morrison and Victoria Avenue at busy hours and also at Victoria Avenue to the Parking Lot of the A. & P. Store, will be studied and a report submitted at a later date. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Morton and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and filed. No. 199 - Traffic Committee - report on consideration of time interval provided for traffic using MacDonald Avenue at Robert Street and advising that a recon~nendation will be forwarded to Council following a traffic count at this location. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the report be received and filed. No. 200 - City Manager - recommending rebate to Stamford Public Utilities Commission as provided for in existing Agreement, for water sold to the Township. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton that the report be received and filed and rebate paid. No. 201 - C_ity Clerk - recommending issuance of licmces. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. VERBAL REPORTS Aid. Gregory, Chairman of the Traffic Committee,-referred to the recent request ~de for the erection of a directional sign at the intersection of Main Street and Lundy's Lane for the benefit of strangers to the City, visiting the Greater Niagara General Hospital and advised that his Committee wished to recommend that such a sign be erected. The Alderman also referred to a request from citizens residing in the area of the Salvation Army Eventide Home at the corner of Jepson and Fourth, that signs, indicating "Slow-Pedestrians", should be erected for the protection of the aged residents of the Eventide Home who occasionally wish to walk across the inter- section, which is hazardous due to the speed of traffic. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Martin that the verbal report and reeormnendations of the Traffic Committee be received and adopted and the necessary signs erected. Ald. Morton referred to the dust at Oakes Park which the motorists disturb while travelling on the road inside the Park and the City Manager advised that calcium chloride will be applied as a remedy for this nuisance. In answer to a query made by Ald. Martin, the City Manager advised that the directional signs will be erected within a few days, indicating to motorists the location of the Parking Lot at Park St. and St. Clair Ave. Ald. Gregory referred to the mail'box presently located at the south- west corner of Fourth Avenue and Jepson Street and suggested that the Postmaster be contacted to have this fox moved over to the south-east corner for the convenience of the residents of the Eventide Home. ' ' Ald. Gregory requested that the Parks and Recreation Committee take under advisement the possibility of designating a two-hour period during the week so that adults may have the use of the Municipal Swinming Pool. Ald.'Gregory advised that it had been brought to his attention that auxiliary police functioning under the old Civilian Defence set up had their uniforms recalled, thus causing a lack of interest to develop. He queried the reason for this development and was of the opinion that the auxiliary police could serve a real purpose during a time of disaster. His Worship, Mayor Miller, advised that the Police Commission had not received proper instructions for swearing in these auxiliary police and it had been suggested that the unfirls be made available when the Civilian Defence finally begins to function. His Worship the Mayor referred roan invitation from the Greater Niagara Museum Committee for the meeting to be held at Drummond Hill Church, Wednesday evening, and suggested that Alderman Swayze who is connected with the Historical Society, attend. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that AId. Swayze be delegated to attend the meeting of the Greater Niagara Museum Society on Wednesday. l| || RESOLUTION~ / The following. RJ_s~o.l_u~ti_ons w~e_r~e passed; No. 91 - bIORTQ~__-~I_~N~E.Y - RESOLVED that a letter of commendation be forwarded to the Captain and cre~ of the Maid of the Mist for their efforts effecting the rescue of Rodger Woodward who miraculously escaped death plunging over the Horse- shoe Falls, Saturday, July 9th, 1960; and also that a letter of appreication be forwarded to Mr. John R. Hayes, member of the Union Township, N~4 Jersey Police Department and Mr. 3ohn A. Quattrochi of Pennsgrove, New Jersey, who participated in the heroic rescue of Deanne Woodward, from the brink of the [[orseshoe Falls on the same date; and the Seal of the Corporation be her~to affixed. Carried. Unanimously. No. 92 - GREGORY - SWAYZE - RESOLVED that a letter of commendation be forwarded to the group of civic employees working at the ~nicipal Swimming Pool, who presented a bicycle to the youth, Aubrey Roach, who has so freely given of his time and efforts; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. C~rr~ed Ueanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Aid. blcKinley and ,lid. Martin, READ AND ADOPTED, 18th. July, 1960. Mayor. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, llth, July, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on July llth, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Ald. McCallum. Ald. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $52,487.30 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted,. being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Martin. The City Manager's report on the application of Dominion Stores Limited for a building permit to construct an addition to the rear of their store at 501 Queen Street, at an estimated cost of $13,000. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the request of the Barclay Construction Ltd. of Hamilton, who are constructing the addition at the Dominion Stores, for permission to erect a construction building and office on one of the parking spaces on the parking lot adjacent to the Dominion Store, was presented for consideration, The City Manager recommended that permission be granted, at a cost of 50 cents per day for 6 days a week. ORDERED on the motion of MiS Worship the Mayor and Ald.Swayze that the report be received and adopted and permission granted accordingly. The City Mariagerms report on the application of F. C. IMasters, for a building permit to make alterations to the store occupied by the Godsell Shoe Co. at 438 Queen Street, at an estimated cost of $1,200. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Alamo Motel Limited, 1905 Victoria Avenue for permission to move the neon sign off the roof of the ;restaurant and erect the same on the west property line, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and permission granted. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Aid. Martin and Ald. Swayze. R'EAD AND ADOPTED, 18th. July, 1960. Clerk "' "~ Chairman of Finance. l! At this time, Mr. Bullock, former Councillor from Nansworth, London, England, at the invitation of His Worship, Mayor Miller, proceeded to outline the procedure followed by the Council in Wansworth and following his informative remarks, Mayor Miller expressed appreciation and advised that a letter will be forwarded to the Mayor of Wansworth in which a resolution of appreciation and conm~endation will be enclosed. S~E_E_ R~fi~_~u.t.i_oj! .N~o_.. ~9 3 ~ RESOLUTION T~h~fo_l_lo}!i~n_g~_Re~so_lution was No. 93 - MCKINLEY - MARTIN - RESOLVED that a conmunication be forwarded to the Mayor of the Council in Wansworth, England, on which Mr. Bullock previously served, indicating the pleasure of the Council of the City of Niagara Falls at his visit and expressing the best of good wishes to his former Council in England; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Ca.rried Unanimou~.l)[~ Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Aid. Swayze and Aid. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED, 18th. July, 1960. Clerk Mayo r. COUNCILMEETING Council Chamber, llth. July, 1960. The Co~Eaittee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings, for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Conmittee. All Members of Council were pre sent, with the exception of Ald. McCallurn. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5907 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Ald. Gregory that AId.Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. Morton and Ald, Gregory - Carried Unanimously· I! CONFERENCE Council Chamber, llth. July, 1960. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings, on Monday, July llth, 1960. All Members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Ald. McCallum. His Worship, Mayor Miller, presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Martin. READ A~ ADOPTED, 18th. July, 1960. THIRTY-EIGHTH MEETING REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber, 18th. July, 1960. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 18th. of July, 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Alderman Gregory. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald. Morton. COMMUNICATIONS. Tbe following Communications were presented; No. 260 - N~q York Central py__s~_- proposed relocation of tracks not feasible. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and referred to the.Railway Relocation Conmittee. No. 261 - ~e_partment of Highways - Traffic conditions, Rainbow Bridge Area. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McCallum that the communication be received and referred to a committee consisting ~f the Chairman of Traffic, City Manager, and City Engineer, and the other interested bodies be requested to set up a similar committee for consideration of the problems involved. . S~E Resolution No. 94. No. 262 - Ontario Municipal Association - notice of motion to amend constitution of O,M.A. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McKinley that the com- munication be received, noted and filed. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 202 - Parks and Recreation Committee - re no change in hours allotted for swimming in'~960 but re'~ommendations to be made after studying operation of other pools. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Martin that the report be received and filed. No. 203 - City Clerk - report of Conference held July llth. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. No. 204 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Swayze that the report be. received and adopted and licehess issued accordingly. At the request of His Worship, Mayor Miller, the City Clerk read a communication addressed to Magistrate Johnstone L. Roberrs from the Department of the Attorney General, to the effect that the City of Niagara Falls will be paid the sum of $125.00 per month to cover the use of the courtroom by the Ontario Provincial Police. Aid. McKinley expressed pleasure and appreciation to Mayor Miller for his alertness which has resulted in the City being reimbursed for such use. .............. PETITION .................. The following Petition was presented; No. 9 - Harold C. Robbing and 25 others - requesting the paving of Sixth Avenue, from Hamilton Street to the City Limits. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Morton that the petition be received and referred to the 1961 Council for consideration. This action was taken by Council following advice by the City Clerk that this request had been received far beyond the deadline for such work. II I! RESOLUTIONS T_h~_f_ollow__i~8 Resolutigns were~sed; No. 94 - ~%ORTON - FIqC~qM ~ RESOLVED that a committee consisting of the Chairman of Traffic Alderman Gregory, the City Manager and the City Engineer be appointed to study remedial actions suggested by the Planning Engineer of the Department of Highways, in connection with traffic conditions in the area adjacent to the Rainbow Bridge and, the other interested parties be requested to set up a similar committee for consideration of the problems involved; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carr_~ed Unan~m.o~sly. No. 95 - I.%IRTIN -SWAYZE - RESOLVED that the City Clerk be requested to submit a report on the operations of refreshment vehicles licensed by the City of Niagara Falls; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Cary~ej UnaRi]noU~ly'. This resolution followed remarks made by Alderman Martin concerning complaints he had received concerning the Niagara Frontier Caterers Limited. The Alderman advised that it was his understanding that these trucks are coming in and selling their goods to stores and organizations who could buy such merchandise at such stores and restaurants paying taxes in the municipality. He questioned what jurisdiction the Council might have over such operations and suggested that a report be submitted. =lid. Morton referred to dust conditions on Leader Lane and the City Manager advised that written instructions had been issued to remedy tbis nuisance. BY -LAWS Laid ove__rf__rom previous meetin~sj No. 5875 - To authorize the construction of a watermain on Stanley Avenue and storm sewers on Buckley Avenue, Morrison Street aud St.Lawrence Avenue. Third Reading - Aid. McKinley and Aid. Swayze - Carried Unanimously. No. 5902 - To authorize the construction of a gutter on Sixth Avenue, asphalt pavements on Sixth Avenue and Stamford Street and sidewalks on Lowell Avenue and Queen Street as Local Improvements under the provisions of The Local Improvement Act. Third Reading - Aid. Martin and AId. Morton - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Aid. McCallum and Aid. White. READ AND ADOPTED, 25th. July, 1960. Clerk f FInaNCE MEETING Council Chamber, 18th. July, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on July 18th, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Conm~ittee were present, with the exception of Ald. Gregory. Ald. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $73,822.05 were approved by the Committee. TIle Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. Martin and AId. McCallum. The City Manager's report on the application of W. Benson & Sons Ltd. for a building permit for alterations to the Niagara Falls Collegiate and six public schools, at an estimated cost of $72,000. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of His Worship Mayor Miller and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Texaco of Canada Ltd. for a building permit to erect a new service station at the corner of Lundy's Lane and Main Street, which will include the demolition of 1851 Main Street. The estimated cost of the work will be $ 22,000. The City Manager advised that construction would not be proceeded with during the present season but the permit is necessary for completion of the real estate transaction regarding 1851 Main Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. White that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Canadian Tire Corporation, 705 Victoria Avenue, for a building permit to construct an addition at the above address, at an estimated cost of $35,000. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of His Wor~p Mayor Miller and Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The Summary of Revenues and Expenditures, ending June 30th, 1960, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. McCallum that the same be received and tabled for one week for the perusal of Council. The Committee arose and repc~ted to Council on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED, 25th. July, 1960. ' ' Chairman of Finance. II ii COUNCIL ~ETING Council Chamber, 18tb. July, 1960. The Con~nittee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings, for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the ComiCtee. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of .kid. Gregory. BY-L'~W 'FIle following By-law was ~assed; No. 5908 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on tile motion of Aid. McKinley and _~ld. Martin that AId. blorton be granted the privilege of introducing tile by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on tile motion of ,kid. Morton and Ald. 1,lcCallum that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Aid. White - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Aid. McKinley and .kid. Morton. READ AND ADOPTED, 25th. July, 1960. CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 18th. July, 1960. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings, on Monday, July 18th, 1960. All Members of the Conm~ittee were pre sent, with the exception of Ald. Gregory. His Worship, Mayor Miller, presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. McKinley. READ AND ADOPTED. 25th. July, 1960. Mayor. THIRTY-NIN'F11 ~ZETING Coneoil Chamber, 25th.July, 1960. REGULAR ~ETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 25tb. Ju!y: 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All l':en:bers of Council were present, with the exception of Alderman Gregory. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid, McCallum. CO1,gMUNICATIONS The following Communications were presented; No. 263 - Ontario Asset. of Plumbing Inspectors - Annual Meeting in Peterborough, Sept.28-23,1960. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Aid. White that the communication be received and filed and permission be granted for attendance~ subject to the City Manager's authorization. No. 264 - Canadian Cancer Society - requesting permission to hold tag days, Sept. 29th, 30th. and October lot. ORDERED on |be motion of AId. Morton and AId. McCallum that the conmunication be received and filed and permission granted as dates are available. No. 265 - Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority - enclosing progress report and advising of amount of levy payable by the City of Niagara Falls for year 1960. ORDERED ON the motion of Ald. McCallum and Aid. Swayze that tile conenun|ca|ion be received and filed and the payment be made. Carried, with Aid. White-contrary. No. 266 - County of Lincoln - resolution advocating research to develop alternative methods of giving blood transfusions. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin asd Aid. llorton that the resolution be received and endorsed. Carried, with Aid.White- contrary. No. 267 - Phildrake Enterprises Limited - requesting explanation for not receiving permission to erect a sign directing public to Indian Village. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. Morton that the conenun|ca|ion be received and filed and the writer be advised that the sign advertising the parking lotion the City and was erected at the request of the Council and that if he cares to advertise on a Gould~Leslie poster panel, he should make his contact with the Gould-Leslie firm. No. 268 - Mat|hews and Matthews - on behalf of V.J.Rocco's request for installation of limited parking on east and west sides of Clark Avenue, for a distance from inter- section with Ferry St. ORDERED on tile motion of AId. McKinley and Aid. McCallurn that the conenun|cat|on be received and referred to the Traffic Conm~ittee for a report, REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 205 - Cit}l~1anager - recommending attendance of Chief Wade at Conference of Asset. of Fire Chiefs, to be held in Calgary, Sept.19th, to 22nd. ORDERED oa the motion of Ald. McCallurn and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and adopted. Carried with Ald.White-contrary. No. 206 - City Clerk - report on operation of refreshment vehicles. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald, McCallum that the report and attached data be reoei~ed.andotabled-fu~.one,week.for Council's perusal No. 207 - Ci.ty Clerk - recommending issuance of liceaces. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and liceaces issued accordingly, !1 II St.I.awrenc~'AveHEid'te W6lland Avenue. ORDERED on the. :-erie,1 of Aid. :k,rton and Aid. SEE Rc.!;o]utgon 96. RESOLUTIONS The fol!o~.:ing Resolutions were passed; T:o. 96 -i'iORTO'..~ - .cA,JAYZE -RESOLVED that Rellort ?:u!nber a 12-inch storm relief sewer on Siretoe Street fror.~ qt.Lawrcnce Avenue Avenue be received and adopted and work proceeded with; and t.,e Scai of the C.,rpor- atiou be hereto affixed. No. 97 - S~.:AYZE - MORTO:: - RESOLVED that a incs:!agc of !:yn!pathL' be fern'staled ,m behalf of llis \.fdr'sl{ip 'the Hayor and :,.:embers of the City Council, to the fa!!ity tile late 1,%r. Fra:~k Ualton, a faithful and valued e!::?Jo:-ee or the C,,rporation for number of years; and the Seal of the Corporation be herere affixed. Carried No. 98 - 1.IORTON - SWAYZE - RESOLVED that !lis ~.;orsbip, .~.la:,'or IU. 11cr, be requested to issue a proclainatloa 'de~claring Henday, ]st. August, 1960 as Civic !loliday in the City of Niagara Falls; that all civic buildings remain closed on that date; that the regular meeting of Council scheduled for tibet date be be]d at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2rid. 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. No. 99 - MORTel~ - HcCALI.UN - RESOLVED that the Chairmall of the Arena, P;~r!cs an!l Recreation' i;~iuni~te~ investigate the subject of the faulty recording; of our N~tiona! Anthem which was played recently during an event at the Nen'orial Arena and ~zhicb has received adverse publicity in our local press, and subnlit a report: to the Council; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Ui~animoluilv, Tl:e Arena, Parks and Recreation Conunittee, at the request of .,\lderman Swayze, w~ll submit a report on the financial returns due to roller skating operations, at the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena. His Uorship Mayor Miller proceeded to give a short report on the contest being conducted by tile Gary Moore Show "I've Got a Secret", asking the question '~qhy we would like to have the footprints in concrete of Gary Moore and bis panel". Mayor 1.1iller advised Council that the signature of each member of Council has been added to the petition being forwarded to the Show, it beiug considered good publicity for Niagara Falls. llis Worship Mayor Miller referred to the difficulty hcing experienced by tourists wishing to make purchases at the Liquor Store on Victoria A\'enuc on Wednesday afternoons and as the store is closed at that time, tbcy apparently cannot find their way to the South End Liquor Store which rcmaiss open on tbat afternoon. It is the opinion that the Liquor Store on Victoria Avenue should remain open from mid-June to mid-Septen~ber and the only way this may be accomplished is to |lave Council request this concession, for the benefit of tourists in the arcs. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5909 - A by-law to appoint a Municipal .Weed Inspector ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid, Swayze that AId. McKinley be granted the privilege of introducing tile by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Aid. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by~law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Th%rd Reading - Aid. McCallum and Aid. Swayze - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the nlotion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. McCallum. READ AND ADOPTED, 2rid. August, 1960. The Cffty l'_ana,,%cr's repurt on Cupsis'i; Cycle and 5!~ort. ],!:SLed, ]5]0 Ferry Street, for a building permit to erect an ac!dliY:m .'~t th,~ rear of il,,,ir ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. Suayze that ~he r~pnrt bc rcccix'ed Aid. [i:lrtin, Chairman of the Equipment Conln'j tkee, repel-ted verbs] ly, ~Klvi:;i, nk- ORDERED ,.n the motion of Aid. Hartin and Aid. 1.loCallure th~It the report bc rcceiv~:d Tt;c Cormdttce arose and reported to Council on the n:otios of AId. !,lcllin]cy and Aid. White. READ AiD ADOPTED, 2nd. August, 1960. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 25tb.July, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on July 25th, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Con~nittee were pro sent, with the exception of AId. Gregory. Ald. 1.lorton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $59,480.81 were approved by the Conmxittee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council ou the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Martin. The Sunnnary of Revenues and Expenditures for the period ending Jnne 30th. 1960, which was laid over at the previous meeting, was again considered. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. Swayze that the same be received and filed. The City Manager's report on the application of Frank Paterno, 614 Queen Street, for a building permit to cover alterations to tile store front of his jewellery store, was presented for consideration. The estimated cost of the mork is $2,500. ORDERED on tile motion of Mayor Miller and Aid. Swayze that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. Th.e City Manager's report on the application of Mrs. Ella Brown, 671 River Road, for a building permit to make alterations to the motel units at that address, and advising that the alteratious will change six single units into three double units, at an estimated cost of $4,000. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Swayze and Mayor Miller that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Mr. S. Delaney for a building permit to make alterations to tile store front at 1894 Main Street, at an estimated cost of $1,200. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Mayor Miller that tile report be ~eceived and adopted and permit issued. II COUNCIL MEETING (',.unci 1 Chainbur, 251h. July, 1960. The Conunittee re-assembled at tile dose of the regular Conncil and F'naucc Meetings, for the purpose of passing the by-lay: which covered the account!; approved by the Con~nittee. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Aid. Gregory. BY-LAW The following_By-law was passed; No. 5910 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on tile motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. ].lcKinley that Aid. Xortun be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton aud Ald. Swayzc that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. Morton and Aid. 1.1cCallum - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED~ 2rid. August, 1960. Mayor. FORTIETII FfEETtNG REGULAR MEETING Council Chamber 2rid. Augus t, 1960 Pursuant to adjourument, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 2rid. August, 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present· The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Aid. Herton and AId.McKinley· COI,E,~JNICATIONS The following Co~mnunications were presented; No. 269 - Township_ of Crowlaud - invitation to attend a meeting to discuss existing conditions of beaches within the County of Welland. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and AId. Gregory that ti~e communication be received and filed and Council's representatives on the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, Aldermen McCallurn and Swayze, be delegated to attend the meeting on August lOth. to discuss the possibility of having more of the beach property opened for the use of the general public. . ........ No. 270 - ~Couu__tj; of Wentworth - resolution to amend Assessment Act to exempt fal!O out shelters from taxation. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and Aid. Morton that the resolution be received and filed and not endorsed. No. 271 - Win. G. Booth - requestiug Traffic Committee to reconsider the parking situation in front of 1742 Flain Street. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Aid. McCallurn that the coramunication be received and referred to the Traffic Conm~ittee for further stud), and a report. No. 272 - Wm. G. Booth - requesting Traffic Committee to consider the traffic problem on Victoria Avenue in the vicinity of 1751-1765 Victoria Avenue. ~DERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid. Gregory that the conmunication be received and referred to the Traffic Committee for a report. REPORTS Laid over froln the previous meeting; No. 206 - Cit_y. Clerk - report on operation of refreshment vehicles in the City ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. McKinley that the report be further tabled and referred to Aldermen Martin, White and McCallurn to investigate the matter thoroughly and submit a report to Council when the City Clerk returns from vacation. Previous to this action, Ald. FIartin stated that he was not complaining about the licensing of these vehicles, but felt they were unfair competition to established businesses on the main streets and felt the matter should be gives careful consideration by Council. Ald. Morton queried as to whether each vehicle operating in town was licensed and was advised that they were. Ald. McCallurn queried as to whether it was tile intention to confine the operations of these vehicles to certain areas. The following Reports were ~yesented; No. 209 - Equipment Cormnittee_L- reporting on consideration of City Manager's report of June 20th. dealing with installation of Bell Telephone equipment for fire alarm and police telephone circuits and advising that upon receipt of ~dditional informatiou as to the cost involved, a further report will be submitted by the Equipment Committee. ORDERED on tbe motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. Morton that the report be received and filed. No. 210 - Deputy Clerk - recomending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. I IilSCELLA~'ZOUS As requested, ,\]d. ,.'ic['.inlcy reported on tl:e recent: inc:dc,nt tbe playing of the >lat/ooa! Anthem at the ile~::or]:4 Arena. lie advi sod that meetiug had been held witb the Arena Flanager, and the :;ituatLo~ e::p]ained, HcKinley advised Council that instructions: had bcen js:;ued to the Arena Ikn~agcr and he wag sure there would be no recurrence of the incident. Aid. l!cCallum requested the Traffic Col!:n:ittee to lm,,esciSate traf(ic conditions at the corner of Sixth and L'i!ll:~ott St. Ald. Fiefton requested the Traffic Commitroe to and permit traffic to make a right-band turn on the red light, which is now AId. McKinley referred to the stop sign at the corl!er of K!tcbenc:' and HacDonald Ave. where Kitchener St. is t'he tbrnugb street, The Alderman suggested that s_~nce the erection of the Stop ligb! at the Q,E.!L and Ave. perhaps tbc Traffic Comrfittee would inwlstiL'al e and consider estoblishinS IIacDonald as the through street at this intersection. Aid. Gregory referred again to the ~x:ationa] .',:~thei.~ recl~rding at tbl~ Memorial Arena and stated that he felt it hard to believe that the only recording of the National Anthem had to be obtained from England and sugLlcrsced the C5ty Hanager contact the Federal Authorities to ascertaiu wbethe:- such a recording could be obtained in Canada - The City [laneget advised that the Arena Fianager has been instructed to try to obtain a recording· It we3 tbcn agreed that the matter be left in abeyance peuding a report from the Arena ,'4anager. Council adjourned to the Finance Fleeting on the motion of AId. llcK!u!ey and Aid. McCallum. READ AND ADOPTED, Sth. August, 1960. Deputy Cleric · ~ Flayor. FINANCE MEETING 2nd .August, 1960. Tbe Finance Fieeking was held on August 2ad. 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Conm~ittee were present. AId. Morton~ Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $43,160,86 were approved by the Cormnittee. The Accounts snbmitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordex'cd placed in the Money By-law for preseatation to tbe Council on the motim~ of AId, McKinley and Aid. GregOry. TIle Property Conunittee's report on the application of Cupolo's Cycle and Sports Limited for a building permit to construct an addition at tile rear of their existing premises and stating that the Committee advised the applicant he should apply to the Committee of Adjustment for permission, was proscured for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. IIcCallnm that the report be received, tabled and tile matter be referred to the whole Council ~n view tile property and make a recommendation. Carried Unanimously. Previous to this action, a motion was made by Aid, McKinley and Aid. HcCallum that the approval of Council be requested to the suggestion of the Property Committee that application be made to the Cormnittee of Adjustment for permission to erect tile proposed addition. Aid. Nartin contended that applications for permits which do not correspond to the City By-lm,: should have the same treatment as that given to the application of Canadian Tire Corporation; that all members of Council should view the property on the ground and then recoirsaend that the application should be referred to the Conm~ittee of Adjustment. The motion was withdrawn. TIle City Manager's report on the application of Jos. DeFazioI 1444 Ferry Street, for permission to erect a plD~ood sign, advertising the Falls Barber Shop, at an estimated cost of $15. was presented for cousideration. ORDERED on the the motion of AId. Martin and AId. Swayze that the report be received and adoptcd~ mid permit issued.' TIle City Hanager's report on the application of Hr. John Strange, operator of tile Alamo Restaurant, 1905 Victoria Avenue, for permissionto erect a neon sign, at au estimated cost of $1,150. was presented for consideration.ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and AId. Swayzc that tile report be received and adopted and permit issued. Ald. NcKinley referred to the number of signs being erected on various properties and felt that the City Manager and Building Inspector should place restrictions on the number of signs to be erected when applications for buildings or additions are presented to Council. The City Manager advised that he personally felt that permits had been issued for too many signs, especially around the Centre area, but that last year he had referred seam of these applications to Council, and after the locations had been viewed, Council had granted approval. TIle Conunittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Aid. I. IcCallum and Aid. Swayze. ,| COUU. CIL NEETIXG ?nd, Au[L'a j c ] n 'the Coml:ittcc re-assembled at tbc close of the rclular C.~unc~] by tile Conmffttcc. A1] !,icmbers of Couuci! were present. BY-L~7 Th~c___f~oLl~o}:jglL_B_.v_-_l~y_ t~nsj_pAs_se~d; 5911 - To provide alehies for Samara] purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and AId. ;'artin that A]d. i7or[on be. granted the prjvilcge of introduciuS the by-law and the by-law be Siren the first reading. - Carried Unanimouly. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. llortnn and Aid. ',k.'ay::e th:~t Role Z6 ('~) ,~-' dm [;tandinS Rnlcs of Couecil be temporarily suspeuded and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously Third Reading - Aid. l. lorton and AId. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. Couucil adjourned to Conference on the motion of Aid. Ik~rton and Aid. Grcgor::. READ AID ADOFI'ED~ 8th. Augus,~, 1960. Deputy Cleric READ ARD ADOPTED, 8th. August~ 1960. Deputy Clerk Chairmau of Finance. COIfFEREHCE Counci ] Cllambc'-', 2rid. August , 1960. The Conference Conmffttee of the City Council. assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance 1,leerings, on Tuesday, August 2rid, 1960, ';11 Members of tile Committee were proscut. Ilis Worship, Mayor Miller, presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, tile CuImuit[ce adjourned ou the motion of Aid. Martin anti Aid. HcKinley. READ A~D ADOPTED, 8th. September, 1960. Dcput, y Clerk J ( · "' ~ Chairman. FORTy~FIRST MEETING Council Chamber, 8th.August,1960. REGUI&R MEETING pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 8th. August, 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutcf; of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Aid.Morton. COI.~BjNICATIONS Laid over from previouj meeti.ngsi No. 254 - Greater Niagara Baseball Association - requesting increase in grant for 1960. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. Swayze that the conmlunication be received and filed and request granted~ and the sum of $50. as recommended by the Chairman of Finance, as an additional grant for year 1960, be paid. SEE Report No, 211 He. 268 - Matthews and Matth~s ~ on behalf of V. J. Rocco, concerning parking conditions adjacent to 1316 Perry Street and requesting parking restrictions on the west side of Clark Ave. south of Ferry St. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Martin that the conmunication be received and filed and two-hour parking be established on both sides of Clark Ave. from Ferry St. to a point 140 feetsouth of Ferry St. as recomnended by the Traffic Committee. SEE Report No. 21% No. 271 - Wine G.. Booth - on behalf of Fausto Cerminara and requesting parking be permitted in front of 1742 Main Street. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Gregory and Aid. Morton tbat the corm~unication be received and filed and the Traffic Com- mittee's reconmmndation that no parking be permitted on the east side of Main St. from Sumner St. to the southerly limit of the Loblaw parking lot, be adopted. SEj Report No. No. 272 - Win. G. Booth - on behalf of Sam Gizzie, respecting the pro~lem of the location of parP. ing meters interfering witb access to the lane to the rear of 1751- 1765 Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the conununication be received and filed and the parking meter west of tbe lane be moved approximately 3 feet westerly to provide better access to the lane, as reconunended by the Traffic Con~nittee. SEE R~cJport No. 214 I The followin~ Connnunications were presented; · ! No. 273 - 1,lattbews and Matthews - requesting permission for Mr. Rugh Gamble, of Airflight Am"'b'~lance Service, t~ present his position aud potential to Council at this meeting. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Martin that tile conununication be received and referred to the Joint Conm~ittee on Ambulance Service. PreVious to this action, amotiou by Ald. Morton and Aid. McCallurn that Mr, Gamble - ~ be permitted to address Council, was with drawn when the City Manager advised that the matter of Ambulance Services was being dealt with by the Special Conmlittee, No. 274 - City of llamilton - Resolution to enact legislation to assist in low rental housing units for elderly persons. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. McKinley that the resolution be received and referred to the City Manager for a report. .. '- No. 275 - Alderman A. Jo 14cKinley - referring to efficiency of Police Department. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. 14cKinley and AId. Swayze that the con~nunication be ~ received and filed and a letter of commendation be forwarded to the Niagara Falls Police Con~nission on the splendid work accomplished by tile Police Department. The folloL inJl ~c/~ort~s~ Ve!ej!r~_s_e~nt_c_d; Re. 211 - Chairma,a ~f Finance - City l.lal3clgcr - rccen~:lendin.L an ado!/~ ;ona! Zl-anc of $50. for year 1~60, ~or ~,jjrl< of Greater Yiat;ara BasebatJ )~,:~;oci;lkioe !B providing for the boys of the district in the }{d~:ct and Jui~!o]- ~c~t:D; ORDERED oa the motion of AId. Norton and Ald. Swa),zc that the tel,oft be received and adopted. SEE Conununication 234, No. 2t2 - T.r,affic Connjtqc~ - recommendin2 two-bout partiny5 be cst'abli shcd o,: bot'h sides of Clark Avenue from Ferry St. to a point 140 feet south of F.L~rrv St.ORDERED on the motYet of Aid. Gregory and Aid. Martin that the report he rectified and adopted. ~;EE Conm:unicati.<m .2~_3 ~:o. 213 - Traff.ic ,C.oBm!i_~t~9 - re-affirming recomn~endation thc~t no parkgnuS he permitted on east side of Main St. from Summer St, to southerly 15nit of L.~hlaw parking lot. ORDERED ,,n the motion of Aid. Gregory and Ald. ].[orion that the be received and adopted. f;ee Con u~ lea Yon '}71 No. 214 - Tr!,[fj,qS,o~5~it.tJ.n - recommending that parki ~J meter west of lane !endinl; to the rear of 175]-1765 Victoria Avenue, be nmved a~rox~ ,'z te~v 3 feet westerly to provide better access to the lane. ~ .... SEE Coum~uni catio: 279. No, 215 -Tr~fffy ~_o~!i~te,e - advisieg of hours spent on conqiderlm~ new Traffic By-law and advising further meetings will be required and the b.'-!n~. as an~cnded will be presented to Council for consideration at a later date, ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Ald. Morton that the report be received and filed. No. 216 - %r~ffic_S~:itt~J - recommcndin:l Sixth Avenue be established as a 'through' street at Willmot~ Street. ORDERED on the motion of AId, McKinley and AId, Gregory that the report be received and adopted. AId. McCal].uu~ requested the City I,lanager to investigate the height of the hedge at this corner. Me. 217 - '.r~r_a.f~fi~c ~_o_/m_n!t~te~ - recolranending no change at the north-west corner of Stanley and Ferry St. where suggestion bad been made that 2 parking meters should be removed to permit bett. er vfsion for traffic making right-hand turns. ORDERED on tile motioe' of AId, Gregory and Ald. S~:ayze that the report be received and adopted. No, 218 - Ti~_f.f.i_c .C__oj]~_pLi_t_t_e.e' _ reconanending no action in reversal of 'stop' signs at intersection of Kitchener and MacDonald until traffic count has been made for the information of the Conunittee. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and AId. White that the report be received and adopted. No. 219 - P_c/!u__tyjj_e_rji - report of Conference held August 2nd. ORDERED on tile motion of Ald. McKinley and Aid, [lorton that the report be received and adopted. In this coni~ection, the City Manager advised tbat approval has been received from the Medical Officer of Ilealth in connection with the reconunendation ~,ith reference to nursing services, No, 220 - Dc~R_u~ty C~er~_k. - recommending issuance of licenoes. ORDERED oil the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid..McCallum that the report be received and adopted and licenoes issued accordingly. PETITION Tbe following Petition was ~resented; No. 10 - !t_..,jlo.w~e_ anted_ 6~o~tb~ers ~ concerning flooding conditions on Clifton Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Aid, Martin and Aid, Morton that tile petition be received and tabled until such time as a complete and detailed report on cop. ditions existing.. on .Clifton Avenue is prepared by the Engineering Departslent. BY-LA?___Z Laid over frol~l ]~revious meetin_ill ',,o. 5877 - To authorize the borrowing of S100,000.00 for the renovation of the Public Schools and ColleBiate-Focati°nal I~stitute and to provide for the issue of debentures of the City of Niagara Falls therefor, Third Reading - Aid. Harton and AId. Gregory - Carried Uuanimously. HISCELLANEOU S II~s Worship Hayor tliller cnqu~red as to whether the '!P" directional ~igns erected at the corner of Queen and St .Clair and Queen and [:elland double~faced and was advised that they were. He requested the Traffic Conmxittee to further investigate the "no-left hand turnsl' at these intersections. Ald. i-Drton referred to the flooding conditions on Fifth Avenue between Hamilton Street and the HaS. & T. and moved that the City I.!aaager submit a report on this area at the same time as the report is submitted on Clifton Ave. This motion was not seconded. The City Manager explained the situation e:<isting in various areas of the C]ty where flooding is serious and advised that a report ~.:ould have to be prepared covering all areas where these conditions exist and then Council ~,:ould bare to decide which streets should have priority. Aid. White referred to complaints he had reccived frot.~ residents in the area regarding the noise of transport trucks which have been parking on tile Rapids Tavern Parking Lot. The Iiayor advised that tbis action had been taken to alleviate tile parking problem in the River Road area. Aid. Morton felt that tbe Transport Companies should provide off-street parking for these trucks. 'The City Manager advised that the matter bad been taken up ~:ith the police Departmeut but that be ~.:ould suggest that the situation was serious enough to have the Traffic Cormnittec attend the next meeting of the Niagara Parks Conunission in order to present a Private Bill to the Legislature limiting conmlercial parking in the area around the Whirlpool Rapids to 2 hours. llis V:orship Mayor Miller was of the opinion that the Bridge Conm~ission and not the Parks Conmission should be approached regarding this probleL,, with which Ald. McKinley concurred. AId. Martin stated that perhaps the City would have to buy property to make a compound. A suggestion that part of the C.N.R. property could be made available was also considered. Following further discussion it ~,'as ordered on tile motion of AId.McKinley and AId. McCallurn that the whole matter be referred to the Traffic Committee to submit a full report on the situation to Council before further action is taken, Mayor Miller and AId. McKinley objected to the stand indicated by the Bridge Conm~ission tbat the matter was not their responsibility. Both the Mayor and the Alderman were of the opinion that the Bridge Conm~ission should definitely be interested in alleviating the condition. AId. Harton requested the Traffic Cotmnittee to study the traffic situation at the corner of St. Clair Avenue and Huron Street, where visibility is poor due to the parking of cars, thus making it difficult for motorists travelling north and south on St, Clair to notice vehicles approaching at the Huron Street intersection. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Aid. ,McKinley and Aid. McCallurn. READ AND ADOPTED~lgtho August, 1960, Deputy Clerk Mayor. FI!,~AXCE lqEETIEC S~'h ,:'.ugust, ] 960. The Finance licering was held on A~gust 8th, 1Q60, f,3r the pur7o:~o of approvinE and also passing the various acc'onnts which hc:d hece l~ropcrly co: t i i god and placed before them. All l.~enlbers of the Com.mittec were prc:;cnt. AId. ru,rto,h Chairman of Finauto, presided. Sundr:' Accouuts submitted in the aamunt of $92~943,41 x:erc approvcd by the Commit tec. The AtJcounts suhmitted~ bei.~,g passed or o+he:'wfs:c dealt with, were! placed in the l.:oncy BT-Iaw for presentation to the Coku~cil~ ol~ the t.:t%tYo{l of Ald. McKinley and Aid. l.;artin. The C = ty Manager's report on tile appl~ catj <m of ])ru!-!!~.~nd !I{ ] 1 Prc~;bytcrian Church for a building permit to construct an addition {o the Church :rod ~?:~kc of $63,500. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Swayzc and 1,1aVer Dliller that the report be received and adopted and perLit issued. The City 1.1anager's report on the app3icaticln of jtllcs Juliani, l:}13 Victoria .Xvolltle~ for a permit to erect a sign at that address, at an estiLm!ed co:;t of $35. was presented for consideration, ORDERED ou the nmCion of '.h!. White and Ald. Swayze that the report be reccived and adapted and pcr:zzit issucd. K~j~ald for a pcrl:l:.t to erect a neon sign at the Continental I!ott~!, 175f~ Fort7 the motion of Aid. White and Aid. Gregory that the report bc received and adopted and permit issued. The City Ilanager':~ report on the application of Steve tug.~', ]4nO Ftq'?y Strcet~ for pcrmlssion t'o erect a ~:i~n at the ~iagara Pa~t C:u' I7.~sh~ 1490 w<q-ry Street, at an estimated cost of $130. was presented for congidcrat~on. ORDERED on the raotion of AId. Su. ayze and Aid. NcCallum ghat the report be received and adopted and perknit issued, requesting advice as to whether tile ]and adjacent to his property is fox- salt, a=~d the price of the same. ORDERED ou the motioi~ of Ald. l%~urtiI~ and .\ld.Sv!ayze that the comuunication be received aud referred to the Property Co~mnittec for The City Manager ' reported, verbally, on the applicatioe of ('upolo ' s Cycle and Sports Limited, which wan referred to the whole Cimncil for viewing before the meeting this evcning~ and it was then ordered on the motion of Gregory and AId. NeEallure that the reconm~endation as contained ir~ the Property Conm~ittee's report of .'~ugust 2rid. that thc matter be referred by Mr. Cupola the Conmaittec of Adjustment, be approvcd as now endorsed by Council. The Colmnittec arose and reported to Council on tile motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. l,IcCallum. READ AND ADOPTED, 15th. August, 1960. Deputy Cleric Chairman of Finauce. COUNCIL 14EETING Council Chamber, BIb.August, 1960. Tile Conmlittce re-assembled at tile close of tile regular Council and Finance 1.:cetings, for tile purpose of passing tile by-law which covered the accounts approved by tile Con'anittce. All 1.1embers of Council were present. By-L~ The followin. i~law was ]}assed; No. 5912 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of AId. 1.!artin and AId. Gregory that Aid. Horton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. llorton and AId. l.lcCallum that Rule 36 )2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading i Aid. I4orton and Ald. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Aid. Martin and Ald. Morton. READ AIqD ADOPTED, 15th. August, 1960 · Deputy Cleric CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 8th. August, 1960. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings, on Monday, August 8th, 1960'. All Members of the Conmlittce were present. llis Worship, Mayor bIiller~ presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Conmlittee adjourned on tile motion of Ald. Horton and Ald. Swayze. READ AND ADOPTED~ Deputy 6lerk FORTy-SECONrD HEETING REGULAR I, iEETI~:G Council (ihat::bcr, !Sti: ,August, ] 960. 1960, for the purpose of considering general busipcss aud ~2ina, c'. A!] of Council were present, v:itb the exception of AId. Wl/ite. The Council, received and read the rainrites of tile previous meeting, adopted these on the hintSon of Aid. Gregory and Aid. 14orion. CO[.R,[UMICATIONS Laid over from tile previous mee~; No. 274 - City p,f Hamilton - resolutioI~ t.o enact log,~slatlon to assist in ]oxz rental housXl{g units' f'~r'elder]y persons. ORDERED on thc motion of A!d. Grck;or': and Aid. Horton that the resolution be received and endorsed. SEi~;Re,~ort Nun~ber 221. Tile followinf~ Con~nunications were 12rescnted_i No. 276 - Tj~c. _T_llu3xdcrbir~d_s - requesting use of Oakcs Park Football Field for ni.:;~t games on 8 evenings. ~RDERED on the motion of Ald. llartiu and A~d. :bJayzc that' the communication be received and referred to the Parks and Racrcation Con'~ ttcc with power to act. No. 277 _ ~pjh~%~t~ ~Spciat~.'- requesting permission to net up 20 signal towers including 5 sites owned by tbc City of ~liagara Falls, in connection with a special event on October 1st. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Horton and AId. NcCal].um that the conm~unication be received and filed and permission be granted to utilize tbc five properties mentioned and owned by the City of Niagara Falls. No. 278 - C'-tl~ of St. Catbarines - resolution re establishment of a Canadian flag. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McCallum and Ald. Swayze that the resolution be received and tabled for one week in order that the reaction of the citizens may be obtained following publication of this resolution in the local press. ~'o 979 - Minister of Highways - advising of the appoint~ - - " , Engineer S.R. meUt.of ' ' - - ............... t ~ of II!~iu/ays. Price to Cit~ Engineer's Permanent Advisory Conunittec o~: l%xn~s 'e ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Horton and AId. Gregory that the connaunication be received and filed and the City Engineer be autborized to attend any meetings scheduled in connection with this Conmitten, Council felt this was an bonour to the City of ~!iagara Falls and Mr. price was to be congratulated on his appointment. REPORTS The followinS__R_eP°rts were presented; No, 221 -~C!..t)j l'Ijn_!~g~r_' rccon~nending endorsement of resolut~ou forwarded by the City of Hamilton. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Gregory, and AId. I.iorton that the report and reconm~endation be received and adopted. · SEE Con~unication ~274 No. 222 - Traffic Cosm~ittee - reporting on further meeting held to consider new Traffic By-~l'd~.~'~'~'~''~Cn'the motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. Swayze that the report be received and filed. ho. 223 - Trj~fic Comittee - rccomncnding installation of meters on both uides of Victoria Avenue at the Al~o Restaurant, effective from 8 A.H. to 10 I' .M. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. l. lorton and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. Ald. liartin qoeried as to whether the meters wouhl be left in place. during the winter and felt that this should be considered later. No. 224 - LCr~ffjj=,Co-t~!!~-t-t-ec ' advising of 'meeting to be arranged with General lIapager of Dridge Cou~ission concerning the problem of the parhieS of tractor trailers. ORDERED on the motion of AId. 1.IcKinley and AId. Swayze tbat the report be received and filed. AId. llurton referred to rcports he had received that the Fire Department had been called on several occasions to wash gasoline and oil off tbe streets which had over flowed from diesel motors and was of the opinion tbat this could be dangerous and should be loGhod into. No. 225 . Tr~fjj!~o3~ul[q~e.q - report on meeting bold on August llth. to coasider left-hand turns and submitting a sketch of the downtown area and possible establish- ment of onc-way strccts. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Hartin and Aid. McKinley that the report be received and tabled for one week for Council's perusal. No. 226 - Traffic Conm4ttee - reconnuendinS change in pathinS at intersections crossfng lI~'~]~fl7e~'[',' ~b~RED on the motion of Aid. !.!orton and Aid. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. Eo. 227 _ D_el~% ~!qrk - report on Conference held on August 8th. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. l'.cKinley and Ald. 14orton that the report be received and adopted. No. 228 . DJl!ut~Cj~r]q - recommending issuance of licenccs. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Hotton and Aid. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and licenoes issued accordingly. RESOLUTION The foliowinD Resolution was ~Jl~sscd; ;'l.o. 100 - HORTON - SWAYZE - RESOLVED that a nitssage of s.xm~pathy on bebalf of llis Uorship the Mayor and 1.~embers of thc City Council, be forvarded to tile family of the late Miss Blanch W. Tilton, faithful and valued employee of the C~ty of Niagara Falls, and highly esteemed resident for a number of years; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. .. F~rri~d Unanimousl.k. MISCELLANEOUS Aid. I,lorton referred to the starling nuisance in the Rinc Grove Area and it has ordered on tile motion of AId. llorton aed AId. Swayzc that the City Hansget consider this condition and submit a report. Aid. Stayze referred to the conditions at the Pasadena at the corner of Sirecoo St. and River Road and the City Hansget was requested to take this property and tile one at the corner of Ellis and St. Clair under advisement and see that the properties arc cleared. Aid. Hortoe referred to the chimney at the old Candle Factory on Clifton Avenue and the City lianaget advised that it was deteriorating but not in a dangerous condition and that there was nothing that could be done at the present time. Aid. Gregory referred to the publicity in the press that the bus drivers bad been given notice by the C .i;.R. officials and requcsted assurance there would be a continuaoct of service until snch time as approval is obtained for the establishment of the Bus Conmlission. AId. HcCallum explained the situation to date sod advised that there was nothing further they could report. It was then ordered on the motion of Aid. Gregory and AId. McKinley that the City Manager submit a full report on the bus situation for the next meeting of Council, BY-L~.! The following By-laws were passed; No, 5913 - To ranend By-law Number 3790, being a by-law for the regulation of traffic. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that Aid. Gregory be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the 1st. reading. - Carried Uuanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Gregory and Ald. Swayze that Rnle 36 )2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading ~ Aid, McKinley and Aid. McCallurn - Carried Unanimously. ~L I I ORDERED c,n be ~%rantcd the pr~vj]ege of iatroducin~ the by-law and the by-law be ,~ven the first rcadi hi%. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Cre[ory and AId. :',,:-lo;~ ~h~t Rtla '~.S (:~) ef thc~ fl~andin= Rules of Counci] be temporarily suspended and the bL,-law bc ,jjven the second reading. - Carried Uoanimously. Third ReadinS - Aid. Gregory and Ald. HcCal!um - Carried Uuaniucms!F. Jjp__.,_5p_lj - To lautborize the execution of a deed. ORDERED ol, the motion of Ald. l!artin and Aid. E'.'a:':!c that .\ld. :::FfnLc: !,e granted the prfvilege of introducing the by-law ond the b:-lo.w bc read the f:r, t time. - Cottied Unanimously. ORDERED ,,n the motion of A)d. iiclCjn!e:' and AId. %c,yze that !lu]e of the :itandlng fluIts of Counc5] be terlpor0+rity suspended and the b,--law be Liven the sc'zond reading. - Carried Unanimot:s!y. Third Reading - A!d. I.h:Col!ui:: sod Aid. Swa':'ze - Carrjed Council adjonrned to the Fiaance I!eetinlS on the motion of Aid. ilcKinley and =lid. Eartin. READ A~D ADOPTED, 22rid.August,1960. / · , , - ....... :. ~,~ (:,!l.c ,[ ........ Deput:.' Clerk :i.L'or. FINAi,~CE I'IEETING 15L:h. 'sugust, 1960. I The Finance Hooting was held on August 15th, 1960, for the purpose of approvieg and also passing the various acconnts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Conmlittee were present, with the · exception of AId. White. Aid. l!ortnn, Chairmau of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $69,751.65 were approved by the Conm~ittee. The Acconnts sobnlittcd, being passed or otherwise dealt tith, were ordered placed in the lloncy By-law for presentation to the CouncL1, on the motion of Aid. McCallurn and AId. Gregory. The Property Coimnittee's report on their consideration of the request of Mr. Andrew Tober, for permission to purchase Lot 86} on the west side of Third Avenue, north of liemilton Street, was presented. ORDERED on the motim~ of AId. Swayze and Aid. l.lcCallum that time report be received sad adopted and 10t Number be sold to Mr. Andrew Tober for the sum of $500. The Conmlittce arose aud reported to Council on the motion of Aid. McKiuley ap.d Aid. I-.'artin. READ AN~ ADOPTED~ 22rid. August, t960, Dcputy Clerk Chairnmn of Finance COUNCIL I. iEETING Counci 1 Changbar, 15th..'.ugust, 1960. The Conm~ittee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings, for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accoonts approved b;' the Cor. mittcc. All ].lombors of Council b'ere prese2. t, with the exception of Aid. White. BY-L~ The followi~!Ck_ByLlin!w~a~s_pas__sefll 5916 - To provide mouics for general purposes. ORDERED on the motLm~ of Ald. Hartin and Aid. Gregory that Ald. Piertoe be granted the privilege of in[roduc~ng the by-law and the by-law be given the 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motLog of Ald. Morton and Aldo Swayze that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be read the second time. - Carried UnanLmously. Third Reading - Aid. Morton and Aid. Gregory - Carried Unauimously. Council adjourned on the nmtioo of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory, READ AND ADOPTED, 22nd. August, 1960, Deputy Cler|~ F_gf,'jX-ir!L~S~DS.~2} rl T_l7 {c SPECIAL I.IEET!.'iG .'. jo]nt !:le. eting of the Counc~l:; or the C:i, of lY'~Znrn Falls a:u* tl'~' 1' ,,.';, h;i~ 19th, 1960~ for the purpose of rcccLvinS a rcpo~ t or the ]fer[-cr Conin[tree. C]erk. His Pership i!ayor :filler called the :~ec.t_~!< to c~rdel-, ~c!vfLed a!; t:. itc until they reached the status of C: ty Grants. on!;' the City of :gaSare Fails and the '2owDship of Star!f{'m{! and :;uS_e! t{.d [hdL th' ..~ concerning a possible referendum and was advised by ~hc Chairman of the Jojnr Committee that thlu ~:as a matter which wou]d have to be decided bI. t'he Coonci]s themselves & that therefore the report does not dwell on this subject, but advised Councillor l,lac~ain then questioned .SectLea A, paso 2 of the report as to conmittee work for the members. IlLs Pership the Hayor then suggested that it might be advisable to ]cave the ques¢:ion of numbers on the council in abeyance and have a check made as to membership of councils in municipalities of similar :~ize as listed in the merger survey report. It was then ordered on the motion of Councillor llacBain and Alderman Pierton that paragraph 4 of page 2 of the report be amended to provide for an increase over the number as suggested, to a total of ten members and the l!ayor. This mot'~on was later withdrawn ou the understanding that the coum~ttee would go further into this subject and present an additional report. Reeve Fritchelson advised as to discussion he had had with heads of two other munccipalities during whlch it was indicated that the personnel of their Council was too great and that they felt it desirable to have the number rodecod. The following Resolution was then passed; _S.E.E, )Icppr t, .Nymb~,r_ _2.29. SEE Resolution He. 101 REPORT The following ~was presented; !Io. 229 - [!e__xl$_eJ' Conm4ttee - recommendations. ORDERED on tile motion of Aid. Gregory and Councillor Corfield that the report of the Joint Conmffttce be received and filed and die request as to approvals and reconunendationa contained therein be granted, uitb tbe exception of that part of paragrapb 4, on page 2, whicb deals with the number of members on the proposed new council; this portion to be referred back to the conmittee for further attention and a report, it being understood that before submission of the further report the comnittee would ascertain information as to personnel on the councils of other municipalities of similar size and as to whether the administration of those municipalities functioned under City ilanagcr form of 'goverx~mut. Carried Unanimously. RESDLUTION 'FIle' fotlowinJl' Res~o_lut im~ wjs~ !:o, 101 - ~R_Efi-Og_Ii-__CORF!ELp_ - RESOLVED that the report of tile Joint Herger Committee be received and filed and the request as to approvals and recomnlendations contained therein be granted, with the exception of that part of paragraph 4, on page 2, which deals with the number of members on the proposed new council; this portion to be referred back to the coix, littee for further attention and a report~ it being understood tbat before submission of the further report tile conmlittee would ascertain information as to personnel on the councils of oai~cr municipalities of sih41ar size and as to thethor the administratiop, of those munic{palities functioned under C{ty Hanager form of gover~ucnt; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affi:md. Carri&d Unanimousl~L. Councillor l!acBain then advised the members of the Councils that it ~:as the intention to subluit a report in the very near fuuure to the joint councils on the question of ambulance service and Reeve Zitchclson indicated that representatives on tbc Industrial Connuittee of the Chamber of Conm~crce would also be submitting a report for the several councils' consideration, and following discussion it was agreed that a further joint meeting of the three area councils be held in the City Hall on Thursday, September 1st, at 7.30 p.m. and that Chippaws be hdvised and requested to artcud. Aldernlan Hartin, Chairnlan of the Iicrger Col:mlittee, expressed his appreciation for the way ill which the tLo councils had received the report and as to those who assisted in its preparation. There being no further business the Councils adjourned on the motion of Aldermm~ I.:hite and 1,iortmn READ AND ADOPTED, 22rid. August, 1960. Chairulan. ,j i FOpTv-FOLTI i'll I*EETING 22ud ..';:gust ~ 1960 REGULAR EEETI:~G !960, and for Che ~r,~;e of consjderin~ gcncr:d b,,-~j,~cu':' md '~::~mcc. .'.}! T'c-:-b,'- Aid, NcCalhun. COI.E.IUNtCAYIO:{S Lai4_ over_ _fLo~n pypv_io_tL! .':o. 278 - City of S',CaC}~ar3nes - resolum ion re c:~'.al,l i. shn;.?:v of ,q c~:~n,":,:~ r~:k. ~t was r,,e','cd by Ald. Wb~ve nnd Ald. '.:,.:ayzc Chat ~he rec:o]ut'i~u~ be :ccei':eJ ,.:J ~:3c". Tbfs mot'ion was lost by a voCC of out that if the Canadian Ensign is spccified of A to 3, the vote being - '~ye - Aid. !icllinlcy, ~!cCa!!tl::l, Horton, OreSorS'; N-:-c - Aid. White, Swayze and !,fartin. the !notion o£ AId. Gregory ap, d Aid0 F!orton that the cotamunicat]on be received and filed. to, 231 - fg!din~d9 go~.ufa - requesting permission to rent Bridg, c ~;trect z~tb!e' j~ of the report of the Parks and Recreation Committee on Fk~rch 14oh. ]n6~, ubich of the Citv of Eiagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of AId. liartin m,d =lid. UDr~n:~ that the coum~unication be received and ~iled and tbc applicant be advised a.:cord/n.,~ly. No, 232 - Y.W.C.A. - advising of the retiremeut oC Hiss E}sie ~]barpc~ E::ccutivc Director o'~'V.~,I'.h'.A. for many years and advis~nF of "Open l!ousc" to be held in her honour, Artgust 25tb. ORDERED on the notion of Aid. lh'Cal!uL~ and :'.ld. NPrtgn the[ the conm~uuication be received aud referred to the Chai rman of Finance with 1}ower to Yo. 283 - Renown Printing Co, - requesting loading area. CRDERED on the notion o: Ald. 14orton'~d ~'ld."~r~gb~ that the conuaunicacion be received aud referred to the Traffic Conunittee for consideration aud a report. No. 984 - Cot~ununity Plannix~ ]ranr'h~ De~: of llnnic~Dal ~,'faffrs - re nroposed A~nendment ...... r_ .,- .... No. 6. and sttggeating that application for change in residential stains to corninertia] conjunction with any other items. ORDERED on tlm ,notion of Ald. IMrtin and AId, Forton that the coum~unlcation be received and filed and the planning Di rector be reque~:ted 1o prepare a re-application Eor the area in question whlcb ha:~ been deleted Erom Am:~epdmcnt No, 6. Carried, by a vote of 6 to 2, the vote bein5 - Aye - Aid. llartin,llortou,White, llcKinley, Swayze and 1.1ayor Miller; Naye - AId. Gregory and I.kCallum. Mo 285 - D~artment of ltuuicipal Affairs - Memorandum re Hunjcipal Uint. er Uorks 1960- . on - · 'Incentive Program, 61 ORDERED the motion of ,Xld, rcCallt! and Ald Hortou No. 286 - Hr. OeorIlc Sainovich - requesting tentative approval for liftin5 height restrictim:s on !..'.urray Street land. ORDERED on tile motion of Aid. Iiartiu and Aid, l~orton that the conmmnicatioa be received and referred to tbc Property Con'aittee for consideration and a report. Carried Unanimously, It was further ordered on · the motioa of Aid. 1.1artin and AId. llorton that the Property Conunittec, along with tile City Manager and City Engineer study tile possibility of changing the e::isting height restrictions~ and submit a report on the same. Carried Unanimously. lIEPORTS Laid over from the previous mcetinf~;_ No. 225 - Traffic Committee - report on meeting held August llth. to consider lefL- band turns and submitting a sketch of the do~.:ntown area and possible establishment of oae-v:ay streets. SEE Re op~t rlo. 230. TIle followiag Reports tere prescnC_~j_ Xo. 230 ~ Traffic Conm.~{ttec - report on meeting August 19th. with .Borth End Business men's Assoc]atimb regarding one-way streets and no-left-hand turns. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Hartin and Aid. McCallurn that tl:e reports be rcccfvcd and tabled and tile Traffic Committee be requested to investigaFe tile merits of tile installation of a delayed light for a trial period, in order that east-bound traffic could make a left-hand turn. Carried Unauimously. Previous to this, it was moved by AId.Gregory and Aid. White that report number 230 be received aud adopted. This motion was later withdrawn. No, 231- Traffic Conmffttee - report on further meeting held to ~tudy new traffic by-law. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. }forton that the report be received and filed. No. 232 - Traffic Co~mnittee - report on meeting with General Hanager of Niagara Falls Bridge Conmlissiou re congestion caused hy parking of tractors and tractor trailers on River Road and adjacent streets. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and AId. Swayze that the report be received and adopted. This motion was lost by a vote of 4 to 3, the vote being - Aye - Aid. Gregory, Swayze and White; Nays - Aid. Martin, McKinley, HcCallum and Morton. No. 233 -. Cit~_12~- report regarding transportation system for City aud Town- ship after August 31st, 1960. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and AId. McCallurn that tile report be received and filed. No. 234 - Ci~a~er - report on action taken to cope with nuisance of starling,s in Pine Grove aud Dawlisb area. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Ald. Norton that the report be received and filed. No. 235 - ~jla_q/!n~_g~ - report on storm sewers. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. Gregory that the report be received and laid on the table for one VERBAL REPORTS His Worship, Mayor Miller, referred to a conm~unication he had received from tile Clerk-Treasurer of the County of Welland, enclosing a copy of resolution forwarded to the County Council by the Township of Crowland requesting formation of a com~nittee consisting of County Council members and also representatives fr6m ' municipalities to study the beach situation on north shore of Lake Erie within Welland County. The conmunication dealt witb the action resulting from consideration of the resolutioa at the meeting held in the Crowland Township Offices on August 10th. His Worship the Mayor then advised of the meeting scheduled for August 23rd. to which the Mayors of Niagara Falls and Welland have been invited. Nayor Miller then i'equested Aldermen Swayze and McCallum to attend this meeting in the Welland County Building at 5.30 p.m, lljs Worship Mayor Miller referred to a co~mnunication received from the Chmnber of Commerce, regarding Liquore Store on Victoria Avenue and the possibility of this store remaining open six days a week from mid-June to mid-September as a convenience for tourists. It was indicated that this permission might only be considered by the Liquor Control Board on reconmendation of the City Council. SEE ResoluCiou No. 102. I p~E_TITI~O_N, L~,ic~!~ycji__F.j'pn' .t_he, p_rg_viojU; 10 - '~ l!owc and 5 others - concerning floodin[; condiLLon c,n C] ;fLo~ Ave:me, ~;EE Ect°rt ?u~rhFf -'l'~'' l_LC_yg_l%ow~Bid l~;SO_.luL_iO~jJS Ko. 102 - Z:.~JI'L'Iii - !idiTiaEY - RESOLVED [baL Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. :Io. 103 - IiORYOi; - 21cCz~/].UN - lIESOLVED Lhai tbc sent reLu!ai :-c,?Cin5 ~ :,.,,;:!ell scheduled ~or H 7~[17~-, Au~hst 29th, be canccl!cd a:~d thn ::c':,,la:: :,ce~iLy h, l,cP1 ~,'z Uedncsday~ Augu~:t 31st. commcncin hereto affixed, No. ]0[~ - CREC0I/Y_~_IIQR'JO' - F~ESOLVED that the I:ccti, nln o'U (;ou2c2] ' ' ", .~,. 1.,. Se:~tc"'ber 6th. co:'~t:~encin5 c,t 7.30 ~.:-'. Ionday, ~,,ptqslber 5 b. be held on c b and the Sea! o[ the Corporation be hereto a[fixcd, ]~Y-LAWS L_ja_i~d_py_e_r fr_o~,,~_l~revious meetinS; tbe municipality. Third ReadinS - A!d. I, iorton and AId. Oregot7 - Carried Unanimou:;!y, Tile f__o}J-?~jbf~_lm"s wer_ej.assed; .~:o. 5917 - To alacnd By-law i:uulber 41.3&, bein:; a by-lau to provide for the ~;~stallatlon of parldng lilotcr$ oll certain streets in the City of it:agate F3].ls :rod to provide regulations relative to the parking of vehicles in the areas or zones where parking meters are iustalled. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Hartin and AId, lh:ayze that AId. arcgory be granted the privilege of introducing the by-l.aw aud the by-law be given the iirst reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Gregory and AId. licKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended aud the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. Gregory aud Aid. McCallurn - Carried Unanimously, No. 5918 To amend By-law Number 4265~ being a by-law to amend By-law Number 4134~ beiug a by-law to provide for the installatiou and regulation of parking meters in the City of Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of AId. l. IcKinley and Aid. Morton that Aid. Gregory be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given tile first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Gregory and Aid. 1-Jartin that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. Martin and Aid. McCallurn - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to tile Finance Heeting on the motion of AId. liartin and Aid. l.lcCallum · READ AN~) ADOPTED~ Blot. August, 1960. Clerk Hayor ! i COUNCIL I!EET!ZZG alHn-ovcd by the Cen~mittec. All I.Iembcrs of Council were prc::cnt. Xo__._~D_i~ ~ To provide n,onies for [~enera! pnrpo!~cz. ORDERED on tile motion of Alcl. li-K'nl,~y anC be [rrantcd Ihc privfle...e of ~utroducing the by-lew and the by-law be !jivel~ t],:. l:t. reading.- Carried Unanimously. ORDERED oo the n!oCion of ~ld. :h,rCo,~ and AZd. c'-eSo: y that l~ul e thc ~tandi~[, llnles of C,~uHc:l bc ten:'~orarily susl>cudcd a~d the bl'-]aw be f~i',-cr /'he second read~ n~. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. Horton and Aid. llartin - Carried Unanjmou.~;ly. FINA~:CE I.ZETIMG Council Chamber, 22nd.August, 1960, The Finance licering was held on August 22nd, 1960, for Cbe purpose of approving aad also passing the various accounts ~vbich had been properly certified and placed before them. All Hembets of the Conmittee were present. Ald. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $87~033.28. were approved by the Conunittee, The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council, on tile motion of Aid. 1.1artin and Ald. McKinley. The Conm~ittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. McKinley · Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. !it!finley and AId. T:cCal!u:: READ A~iD ADOPTED, 31st. August, 1960. !layer, READ A~ND ADOPTED' 3tot. August, 1960. Chairman of Finance. I i FORTY-FIFFll b~ETING REGULAR 1.iEETING Cl,unc: 1 Chamber, 31s t .August, 1960. pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31st. 1960, for the purpo:;e of considering general business and finance. All i4en~bcrs of received and read the rainrites of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Aid. Horton and Aid. Gregory. COIR.;U::tCATIONS Laid over from previous meetinqs; !:o. 283 _ R,,!own ~py~nti_nL.~__C_opR!~ - requcsti,~g parking on Cataract Aveuue onthc east side of their plant. It uas moved by AId. Gregory and Aid. B~.:a:'ze that tbc conLmuni- cation be received and filed and the recommendation of the Traffic Con~nittce be adoptc~1. '?bi:~ plotlon was lost by a vote of 4 to 2; an amendment ~:as made by Aid. Ik~r~n and A]d. !~cK.:nlcy that the repo~'t of the Traffic CoLl~nittec be referred back to the Co!:~aittcc to contact tbe C:,t: SoliCitor to ascertain ~,A~ether he. has any .~ug~estions to satisf'.' the request of R~,nov:n printing Co. The a!ncndment was carried by a vote of 4 to 2; the vote being - Aye -A]d. ~artin,HcCallum,ilcKin]cy & Horton; L'aye - ,'.]d. Gregory and Suayzc. AId. I4artin ~zas of the opinion that be could not agree Lith contravention of the by-law and asking the Police Dept. to condone such contravention. EE'F~ R_cEort I,Io. 237. }Io. 236 - Hr. ceorf~_e_j±q.i.np_v_i_cj~ - requesting tent.ative approval. to the lifting of height rcstrictions on land on the northerly side of lIurray iljll. ORDERED on the motion of AId. l!cKinlcy and Aid. HcCal!um that the communication be received and filed and the reconm~endation of the Property Cosnnittee be adopted. SEE Report :']o. 238. The fol].owiug Conununications wer_e_Jlyescntcdk · I~o. 287 - B.C.V.A. - c:q~ressing appreciation for loan of City of Niagara Falls flag. ORDERED ,m the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid. Swayze that the con~unication be received and filed. No. 288 - C~E~n~7~ja~nj~& A~J~p,f, C~nj~a - 1960 Natioual Planning Conference. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Horton that tbc con~nunication be received and filed and any.one who is interested, indicate his desire in that regard. No. 289 - 9j~7j~_~j~J5~tp}! - resolution re Provincial Subsidies. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Hartin and AId. Horton that the resolution be received and referred to the City 1.hmager for a report. t:o. 290 - Mrs. Frank Whitsitt - re forthcoming Revival Heetiugs and requesting permission to erect a tent on Bridge St. Athletic Grounds. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Horton and AId. Gregory that tbe con~aunication be received and referred to the Parks Committee with power to act, as to the availability of the grounds or otherwise. llis Worship, Mayor l.U. 11er referred to an invitation received concerning the Official Opening of the grantford Sewage Treatment Plant on Wednesday, S~ ternher 7tb. at 3.30 p.m. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Aid, Martin that the invitation be received and accepted aad any member of Council and staff who wishes to artcud be so authorised. REPORTS Laf___d over from previous meetings; No. 225 - Traffic Con~nittee - re left-hand turns and sketch outlining establishment of one-way streets ill dow~ltow~l area, SEE Report No. 236 e e !,~o. 235 - C/ty ~iana8er - report en gtorut gcwers. ORDERED AId. Gregory we:: of the opinion that not just one scctio::, should be com~idercd. Tile ,fp.1,] pxz~i~!:3 ::o. 236 - Traffic Conm~ittec - snggestin: ].efb-ha!~d tu:::v ~It Quc,,? :~Lrcet and Clear an-% ',~u~'e'n %t'.' 'and W'clland arc not desirable. OIIDEREI) .,n tl~:. r-,:i'~on of licK'riley and AId. CreZory that' the rep,~rt be refcrre~ h~-: ~'~. the "raff;u for n fortbet report. Carried Unaniu'ous]y. Ald. (:;ornery w,'L; ~ ,-:.~ oF:-.~o:~ tl--l' Cot'~c~] ~:hould conc:ider lc~t-ha~,d turns dur~ng off-peak per:od,:~ u{ch ubic:: permitted for a trial period, but this not;on vzas not ccconded. :7o. 237 - '{'raf_fic. Cplnjnj tlte_e - recol:'r:endlnZ bein~ - A':'c - AId. l!artin, !~c[:inlcy, McCallurn and Ztorton; ::a':'c - ,'.]c. Gregory and Ald. !:cllin!ey and Ald, ifcCalluu~ that the reDoft be recejvcd and adopted. !:o. 239 - T/af~fic_ C_on'an_~ij:~_c,q - rcportinf', on cn~othc. r tloctjnt; bold on/.ulyu;t (,tb. to study rc,.qsed traffic by-laD and advjsin:: Further x~cet'~n:; to be held e~o',~ nt:".~. ORDERED en the motion of AId. Grcgor:' and Ald. Hotton that the report bc received and filed. IIo 940 - Propert,- Col,w!ictee - su[;~Icsting that e::jstin" bu;]d/n:' ll'.--lnus arc satisfactory in order to deal with height of bui]din~.s~ Yn v~ot' of Clau,;c 6, chapter 9 ORDERED on the taction of Aid. !,forton aed AId, !iceallure that the rcoort he received and filed. 1:o. 241 - Pj~y!cJ; m~d P.e~J'~pj~92! _Col~_.:~:~t~e~, - reeomx~,endj nF interior altcratiom: at ORDERED on the motion of AId. 1. lortoxt and AId. Gregory that the report be received and adopted, uith the adjustment of the la~;t parsfLraph of tberc, port ~ to authorize the procurinf~ of hockey nets to meet the requirements of the O.Ii.A. No. 242 - Cj, ty _il[~}!q;~_eL - report nn r. leeting with officials re Rainboy.' Bridge Area. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. I.iorton that the report be received and filnd. PETITION Laid over from a previous meetinll l o. 10 -U_._H_o}z,e.. an__d_ ~5._ojjter_s - concerning flooding condition.'; on (:lift on Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Aid, l.lartin and Aid. Ilorton that the petition be again tabled pending a report of the City Mm~ager. SgE_~P,~ej}ort Number 235, BY-LA!';S 'the foJ, lowinf&By-la~,: Las proscured_; 5920 - To provide for the adoption of au an,.endment to the Niagara Falls and Suburbi~n Area Official Plan. ORDERED on the tnotion of Ald. l[cKinley and Aid. Swayzc that Ald.llartin be granted the privilege of introduciag the by-law and the by-law be read the 1st. time. - Carried Unanimously. It xzas then Ordered on the ;notion of AId. tlartin and AId. 1.lorton that By-law .~io. 5920 be held in abeyance for consideration of a full Council. The followinf, By-l_aws were oasscd; No, 592__1 - A by-lay: to curtend By-lay: flutuber 5335 (1955) as artended, uhich is a By-law to regulate the use of land and the use, locatior,,spacing,he~ght and area of buildings and structures within the Cit:.' of Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Hartin and Ald. llorton that Ald.McCallum be granted the privilege of introducing Clte by-law and the by-law be given the 1st. reading. - Carrfed Unanimously. ORDERED on the n:otSon of Ald. HcCallu!:: and Ald. Suayze that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be te:nporarily suspended and tl~e by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. Hartin and Aid, Gregory - Carried Unanin:ously. No. 5922 - To authorize the execution of a deed. ORDERED on the nlotion of Aid. 1.lartin and AId. llorton that Aid. Morton bc granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. l!orton and Ald. Grcgoi'y that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be read the second time. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. 1.icKinley and Aid. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance i,[ceting on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. Hartin. READ A~.D ADOPTED, 6th. September, 1960. I I FIi:AYCE IiEETi:CG The F!pancc :,!eetinU us:: held op A;,Fust ~Z,c' , ]?qr], f,,:- [he ~:url,,,f'e of of Aid. White. AId, I:orton~ Chairman of Ffudncc, i, ref:id, cd. 1.Iartin and !:c:,'or ::illcr. Aid. Suayzc that the report be received and ado!,ted nnJ l, cr::!t- ;s:;ucd. powcr to acL accordingly. estimated cost of $]2,000. was presented for con:sjde!-a[i~,;:. ORDEP, ED .,n !be ,!re'ion of Aad. K:~rtin and AId. !.icKinley that the report be recei.\'ed and adopted and pcrn:it issued. The Ce~.n::itLce arose and reported to Council on t:hc motion of J.]d. lla':tLn aud AId. 1.loCallure. RE/Q AiiD ADOPTED, 6t1~. September, 1960. Chairutah o f F~ naacu. COUNCIL i. IEETIi.iG 31st..\ugust, 1960. The Col:m~ittce re-assembled at the close of tile regular Council and Finance l'.,ectinSs, for the purpose of passlnS the by-law which covered the accounts approvcd by the Conre|tree. All M~bers of Council were present, with the exception of AId. White. BY TIle followin~_B,v-lat ~:as passed; I!o. 5923 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on thc motion of AId. KcKlnley and AId. !IcCallum that Aid. Herton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law bc given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED oe the motion of Ald. llorton and Aid. Gregory that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given d~e second reading. - Carried Unaoimously. Third Reading -Ald, Morton and Ald. I.!cCallum - Carried Unanin',ously. HISCELLANEOUS Aid. !.Jartin referred to complafnts about persons attending tile Harkct tl.:isting their ankles while walhing over holes in the sidewalk and' suggested that a check be made of the condition of the sidewalks and the necessary repairs made iuunediately. In answer to a querby Aid. Swayze raised, concerning the delivery of new buses by September 9th, Aid. HcCalhm~ advised that a report is expected to be submitted at the Joint lIecting of the two Councils which is to be held Thursday evening, September 2rid. llis I.,%rship Hayor ~U. 11er reminded the Hembets of Council that the Joint 1.1eeting of the Councils of Niagara Falls and Stamford v;ould be held in the Council Chamber, at the City llall, commencing at 7.30 p.m. September Ald. Gregory, Chairman of the Traffic Colmnittec, advised concerning a letter he had received, with reference to left-hand turns and a request for prohibition of left-turns on Bridge at Stanley. The Alderman advised that he would ' present this request to the Traffic Colmnittee for consideration. Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. l.|cKinley and Ahl. Swayze. READ AND ADOPTED, 6th. September~ 1960. II FOilTT; !l[ ,'i' ]fEll i SPECI:";I. !!EET]::C '. ja:{nt :;leetinL of the Counc'ls of ~lu' l"t: o:' ?,"[, ~17fi of Sta:nford and tltc V/ll-:Zc of Chippaws was h,,h[ in [:h.z 5'tnc:l Hnl] on SopLeg:bet lvt, 1960, conmmncinS aC 7.30 ',.m for t'he pu-':,~:c and all Hemhers of t]oUnCil~ CLtv lianaSor, nrt"' C!er'.: and C'{ - P~"'n>".'; Sta~nfnrd - R"m.' ' ~b ls ~ all ller.:bers or h~:: Council with the c:cccFtion of Count|!!or Chclrleho!:~ and the "ill , His Uar!;hip, tjayor :filler, opened the :.cct/:- the aC!enda was a report of the Joint Jm~bulance Coml!ittee, requested Council].or to prcscnt hLz report. lIEPORT OF jO!:i" =~I, 3UL.,V,'CE CO'21T'["!'EE No 942ji that Hr. llugh Gamble, the operator of the A[rfllgh[: Ar,:bulancc~ who was in the aud) ence, be heard. Cart|col. lit. King was also of the opinion that' the service as presentl:' should he changed nr at least the business be spread arouad. lie nbjected tn the - ~ · Council consider the matter of the aml~ulance service indiv:ldu.'t] ].';' nnd be in a position to possibly tahe some action before a further joint meeting ~s htdd. GRAZ:TS TO TOUnXST BD Ii~USTRIAL COI.RlrCT~g. JF ClIJ2,1BEB_OF ~O~I~RC~242~ detail. lleeve llitchelson then proceeded go explain the report and the reasons for the exception of the portiou dealing with the pos ~bilitv of an industrial Commissioner and separate office therefor, and explained very thorougi~ly the opinions of the Cosmictee Reeve Hitchaises. Deputy Reeve Keighan expressed his own vfev~:;~ bein3 in favour of Alderman Gregory or as suggested that the Chairman of the Industrial and Tuurist Feller:inS a lengtby discussion with reference to the report, it was agreed that it would be taken back to the respective Councils for fnrtber coasideration prior to the time when it will b~ necessary to consider budgetting for such purpose. SEE JOI~ [~TING OF NOVEMBER 16th. GREATER HIAGARA TRAL'SIT SYSTEM The City Clerk then rend the report prepared by the Joint Bus Conmlittce v;itb reference to procedure to date, what ~s expected and steps that it will be necessary to take when official approval has been received. Alderman HcCallum, Chain'man of the Joint Bus Conm~ittee, then advised that the buses would nov: be delivered on Scptember 9th. and requested .the C 'ty Uanager to inform the Councils as to bis discussions on the phone t?itb D'. Cun~minga concerning the problems,of the Committee. FIr. err advised that Hr. Cunmaings bad assured hfln that there t:ould be a letter to tlis Lorship 1.!ayor lliller and Reeve Eitcbelson, with copies for the Banlt llanagers of the respective municipalities, indicating that the financiag could be proceeded with and that llr. Cunm:ings had indicated titat the Government would not oppose the proposcd Private Bill. The Private Bill would contain a retroactive clause vdticb would legalize any action taken from the inception of the preparation to provide bus service. Fayor Hiller indicated that he v?as opposed to grantinS approval of the reqnest as contained in the report: to empower the Conmtittoe to proceed with certain phases and was advised that it was the intention to not,; turn all these matters over to the Bus Coinmission itself, who would irmnediately take over. The City l,!anager paid tribute to Reeve I,.:itchclson for the excelloot arrangements he bad receutly made at the O.H.A. Coavention to enable the satisfactory settling of contentious matters. It was then ordered on the motion of Aid. NcCal!um attd Councillor Corfield tltat all the matters as contained in the report of the Joint Bus Committee requiring attention be turned over to the Bus Conunission as soon as possible. This motion was car'tied unanimously. Ald. HcCallum expressed his appreciatiou to the Secretary of the Joint Bus Conmlittee, Hr. Eidt, and to all members of the Conmtittee for their assistance in achieving their object. The Councils of the Township of Stamford and Village of Chippawa then left the chamber and tlis Worsbip Ilayor Hillcr proceeded to advise the members of his Council as to arrangements that x:ould be made concerning the forthcoming visit of Hiss I)etsy Painmr to pro sent to the City of I:iagara Falls the footprints of the "I've Got a Secret Panel". lie requested Council's permission to have the City l[anaEer arrange for the installation of the footprints, a platform, etc. and to obtain some sort of gift for Hiss Bctsy Pahner upon her arrival for the presentation. It was then ordered on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Swayze titat the llayor be given full power to proceed v:ith arrangements so as to have the matter carried out in the most satisfactory manner. Carried Unanimously. .There being no further business, the Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. HoGallure aud Aid. White. e READ AND ADOPTED, 6th. September, 1960. Clerk ' FORTJ ~S~E_~;E~IT_I1 ~IE_E_TI;~G Counci 1 Cbamber, 6th. September, 1960. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, Suptember 6tb, .1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. .111 Flcmbers of Council were present. The Council, having received sad read the minuteq of the previou!: regular and special meetings, adopted tbesc oa the motion of .kid. Morton and Aid. Gregory. BY-I~\W _L~id 9ye~' from t!!e_ previous mc_e_~in~; No. 5920 - To provide for the adoption of an amendment to the Niagara Falls and Suburban Area Official Plan. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martiu and AId. SI..'a;,zc that Rule 3, (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried, with Hayor Miller voting in £avour; .rid. Gregory and 31c- Ca 1 lum- contrary. Third Reading - .lid. blcKinley and AId. :qorton - Carried, Litb :,k:yor Miller vokinS in fayour; .lid. Gregory and McCallunt-contrary. CO}R. IUNICATION ~,_a_i.d_9_vey ~f):pm .t!~9. previous meeting; Np. 289 - ~it,y pf Kin_Ester! - resolution re inequality of snbsidies. ORDERED on tilt! motion of Ald. Morton and Aid. Sv:ayze tbat tile resolution be rcccivcd and eadorsed. TENDERS Tenders had been called for tile roofing of the Queen Street Fireball, Lincoln Avenue Garage and City Garage and Storehouse at Welland Avenue; and Pnrk ORDERED on the motion of AId. bicKinley and Aid. Morton that the tenders received be opened, initialled by His Worship the Mayor and tabulated. S_L~TE ADJO_URNED M_~E~T_ING~. - Aid e rman Martin was excused front the meeting - CO~IUNICATIONS The following Con~nunications were presented; No. 291 - L_ogp_l _Bpa~rd~o~ Heglt_l! - advising of the resignation of Mr. Grant Yarrow, Sanitary Inspector. ORDERED on tile motion of AId. Morton and AId. Gregory that the conmnunication be received and filed and permission granted to proceed witb the necessary steps to acquire a substitute. No. 292 - Lgcjq! _B~o_a_rj_oj_J~9_a!t~hh - recommending that signs be installed adjacent to trash receptacles indicating a penalty for littering. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid. Swayze that the communication be received and filed, the request granted and such s~gns be posted. No. 293 - peruSe__outs A~s~qi_~t~Rn - requesting permission to hold Annual Apple Day on September 24th. ORDERED on tile motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Swayze that the communication be received and filed aad tile request granted. No. 294 - Greater Nia&a_r_a_C.1!qmb_,e_r of _Con~_g_r.c_e - suggesting Council defer detailed discussion o'n ~'ol~¥st and Industrial outlook until such time as the Board of Directors can submit tbeir observations on the reconm~endations of the Committee. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. McCallurn that the communication be received and filed and Council defer any action for two weeks and tile Chamber be advised accordingly. No. 295 - Ont_a!_,i_o~__u~Jdjng O~ficia~s ~s~ci~ti~n - invitation to Conference to be held in Windsor on October 6th. and 7th. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and AId. Morton that the communication be received and filed and Mr. S. R. Price, City Engineer, be authorized to attend. SEE Report No. 244. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No, 243 - Cjt__)j ljij~r - recommending endorsation of Kingston's resolution re in- equality of subsidies. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid. Swayze that the report be received and adopted. SEE Conmunication No.289. No. 244 - Cj_tX }~n~ge~ - reconmmnding attendance of City Engineer at Fifth Annual Meeting of Ontario Building Officials' Association, in Windsor, October 6th. and 7th. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. Morton that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communication No.295 No. 245 - C!ty_}LaD~~ - advising of communication received by the Mayor and Reeve of Stamford Twp. from Minister of Municipal Affairs, indicating that the Department and Government of Ontario would not oppose in principle private legislation to be sought by the two municipalities respecting the set up of a Transit Commission and to private legislation containing a retroactive clause covering the operations from approximately September 1st, 1960. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Swayze and Aid. McCallum that the report be received and filed. No. 246 - City_Clerl__c - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of .lid. McKinley and Aid. Morton that tile report be received and adopted and licesees issued accordingly. No. 247 - C_ii~J~a~j,[eE - recommending attendance of Mr. Stanley Sills at Annual Convention of the International Municipal Signal Association in New York City, September 19th. to 21st. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. Morton that the report be received and adopted, His Worship Mayor Miller reminded Council about the Official Opening of the Brantford Sewage Treatment Plant, at 3.30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7th. By-LAWS The following By-laws were passed; No. 5924 - To provide for the adoption of an amendment to the Official Plan. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Morton that AId. McCallum be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McCallum and AId. Swayze that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing llules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading, - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. McKinley and Ald. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. No, 5925 - To provide for tile adoption of an amendmc!n',: to the Official l'lan. ORDEP, ED on the motion of AId. Morton and l|d, Gregory that Ald, McCallurn be granted the privilege of introducing the by-iaL and the by-law bc given the lot. reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED ou the motion of Aid. McCallurn anti .~ld. 1.1orton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be read the second time. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. Gregory and Aid. S~.:ayze - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald, McKinley aud .~ld. McCal lure. READ A~ ADOPTED, 12th. September, 1960. FINANCE ~ZETING Council Chamber, 6tb. September, 1960, TIle Finance Meeting was held on September 6th, 1960, for the purpose of approvlng and also passing the various accounts ~,:hich had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present, with tile exception of Aid. Martin. .kid. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $125,039,49 were approved by the Conm~ittee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt witb, were ordered placed in tile Money By-law for presentation to tile Council, on tile motion of Aid, Gregory and AId. McCallurn. The Property Committee's report on their inspection of the premises owned by Mrs. Rose Shields, 578-580 Queen Street, and their advice to the applicant that they were prepared to recentend the construction of a building as applied for but that the application would have to be made to the Committee of Adjustment for permission to erect within two feet of the rear property line, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of His Worship Mayor Miller and Aid. Swayzc that the report be received and adopted. TIle Property Committee's report on their inspection of premises on Terrace gvenue between Ferguson and Leader Lane, advising that they are prepared to recormncnd that tile interested parties be advised that the Con~ntttcc will approve construction of a building within 5 feet of the property line, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and filed. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Aid. McCallum and Ald. Swayze READ AND ADOPTED, 12th. September, 1960. Chairman of Finance. COUNCIL b~ETING Council Chanber, 6th.September,1960. The Committee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Martin. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5926 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. Swayze that Aid.Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid. McCallum that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and 'the by-law be given the second reading. - Car'tied Unanimously° Third Reading -Ald. Morton and ,lid. McKinley - Carried Unanimously. TENDERS The City Manager reported verbally on the tabulation of the tenders received for the roofing of the Queen st. Firehall, Lincoln Avenue garage and City Garage and Storehouse at the corner of Welland Avenue and Park Street, and reCom- mended that the tender of the Leyland Roofing Company, Limited, at a quotation of $450. for the roofing of the Queen street Fireball; that the tender of Leyland Roofing Company, Limited, at a quotation of $800. for the Lincoln Avenue Garage; that the tender of G. Parent Roofing Co. at a quotation of $1,046. for the Welland Avenue Garage and Storehouse, be accepted. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the verbal report and recommendation of the City Manager be received and adopted and the tenders awarded accordingly. Council adjourned to Conference, on the motion of Aid. I1cCallum aud Aid. Mor~on. READ AND ADOPTED, 12th. September, 1960. Clerk CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 6th .September, 1960. The Conference Coimnittee of the City Council assclublcd at the close of the regular Council and Fiuance Meetings, on Tuesday, September 6th, 1960. ~ll/.lembers of the Conmxittec were present, with the exception of Ald. Hartiu. lIis Worship, Mayor Miller, presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of aid. White and Aid. Morton. READ AND ADOPTED, 12th. September, 1960. · [~ Chairman. FORTY-EIGIITH MEETING Council Chamber, 12th. September, 1960. REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 12tb. September, 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Ncmbers of Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Martin. The Council, baving received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on \he motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McCallurn. CO~-~,iUNICBILIQ~ Laid over from a R~evious meetinSi No. 283 - R~cnoj~n_Ptii_n_tini2 Co~j?a~__~ - requesting provision of a loading zone on the ~.:est side of Cataract Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregor;' and Ald. S~.;ayze that the communication be received and filed and tile recon~nendation of the Traffic Committee be adopted. SEE Report No. 249. The following Con~nunications were ,Rxlesentcd; No. 296 - ~i_a_g_ar~a__F_a_l~l~s~C~rl~i.n~ ClUb ~t~d_., - invitation to Official Opening of 1960- 1961 Seasou on October 20th. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid. McKinley that the conmlunication be received and filed and the invitation accepted. No. 296A - Messrs. White - enclosing sketch of proposed motel at 1706 Ferry Street. ORDERED on the motion of AId.. McCallurn and AId. Swayze titat tile conununication be received and referred to tile Property Committee for a report. No. 297 - p_n_t_arij j_n_t_i_-_Dis_c_rjm_i__na~t_ip~' ~Cormm_iss_i_o~n - requesting endorsation of campaign. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and AId. Gregory that the coranunication be received and tabled and the Clerk arrange to obtain a copy of the Ontario tluman Rights Code for CouncilIs perusal at the next meeting. No. 298 - ~inister of Municip~a~_ Ajf~a_i_r~s - advising that the date of Commencement for Municipal Winter Works Incentive Program has been advanced to October 15th. 1960 instead of December 1st, 1960. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald. Mcr ton that the communication be received and filed and the City Manager be requested to present a report. No. 299 - N_i+agara .F.a_l_l_s an_d~_Subur_b~_n_!r~e~a__P_l_a~n_ninjl Board - recommending the co- ordinating of a traffic study wit,h proposed urban renewal study. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. McCallum that the con~nunication be received and tabled and the City Manager be requested to submit a .report on-the Traffic Conmlittee Report No. 248 and also that he be authorized to contact the other two area municipalities to ascertain the costs involved. Carried Unanimously. SEE Report No,248. REPORTS The following Reports were presented;_ No. 248 - Traffic Committee - recommending Council approve inauguration of a traffic study, subject to the condition that costs involved will be forwarded for Council's consideration before any contract is awarded to a firm of consultants. ORDERED on on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. McOallum that the report be received and tabled pending submission of a report by the City Manager. SEE Communication No. 299. No. 249 - Traffic Committee - advising of City Solicitor's opinion and the definition contained in the by-law with reference to parking, and stating their opinion that it is not necessary to provide a loading zone, that vehicles can be loaded or unloaded without violation of the City By-law. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communication No, 283. No. 250 - Tra.ffip Committee - progress report on s~udy of proposed net traffic by-law as of September 9th. ORDERED on tile motion of '~ld. McKinley and =~ld. Swayzc tbat the report be received and filed. No. 251 - Traffi,c ~Con~nittee - recoramending no change in traffic colurol at tile inter- section of Bridge Street and Stanley Avenue at the present time. ORDERED on the motion of _~ld. Swayzc and 2~ld. McCallum that tile report be received and adopted. No. 252 - _Traff%q Cppuni.ttee - recommending that Fifth _'~venue be made a through street at l.;illmott Street. ORDERED on the motion of ,~ld. Gregory and .lld. Morton that the report be received and adopted. No. 253 - City Clerk - report on Conference held on September 6tb. ORDtiRED nn tile motion of Aid. Morton and Ald. Swayze that the report bc received and adopted. I No. 254 - C(ty Trca,sure_r - reconunendlng the enrollment of !)c[~ucy Treasurer and Payroll Cleric in three-year course for Municipal Oi'ficials, sponsored b.~ Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers' Association of Ontario. ORDERED on the slotion of Ald. McKinley and .',ld. Morton tltat tile report be received and adopted. M~I, SCELLA~N~pp~ Aid. McCallurn referred to tile tragic accident which occurred on River Roud at John Street resulting in fatal injuries to one of the t~.:o boys riding ot~ a bicycle and monm~ended the Police Officers at the scene for their kindness to tile people concerned. TIle Alderman, however, referred to the poor aulbulance service and it was ordered on the motion of Ald. McCallurn and Aid. 1.[orton that tile City Clerk be asked to toutact the .\tabulance Operator to ascertain the time he received the call and his arrival at the scene of this accident. Ald. Morton referred to the visit of :lid. Swayzc and hinlself to the Official Opening of the Sewage Treatment Plant at Brantford and proceeded to give details as to location and the fact that the plant is operated by a staff of 22 n/eu from the Ontario Water Resources Conmlission at proseel. His Worship Mayor Miller expressed appreciation to both Aldermen for their attendauto. Aid. McKinley expressed commendation to the 1.hlyor for the resultant publicity of the Betsy Palmer visit to Niagara Falls and was of the opiuion that the whole performance was very properly handled. SEE Resolution No.105. RESOLUTION Tbe following Resolution was passed; No. 105 - _M_cKINL_Ey_ ,-. bjc. C_A_L_L_U~ - RESOLVED that llis Worship the Nayor and the City Nanager be cornended for the success of the ceremony during the recent visit to tbe City of Niagara Falls of Miss BetFy Palmer one of the members of the T .V. Panel Show "I've Got a Secret" which resulted in such favourable publicity for Niagara Falls; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimous~X BY-L~W Laid over from a previous meeting; No. 5675 - A by-law to provide pensions for employees. Third Reading - Aid. McKinley and Aid. Swayze - Carried Unanimously. READ AND ADOPTED, 19th. September, 1960. Mayor, EI~F~NCB MEETING Council Chamber, 12th, September ,1960, The Finance Meeting was held on September 12th, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Connnittee were present, with the exception of Ald. Martin. Ald. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $46,547.99 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McCallurn. The City Manager's report on the application of Roy's Motor Sales, 1125 Victoria Avenue, for a permit to erect an illuminated sign, at an estimated cost of $250. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on tbe motion of llis Worship the Mayor and Aid. Swayze that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager than proceeded to advise on finances required in connection with the inauguration of the proposed bus service in this area and stated that for tire service, an amount of $3,280°23 should be paid by to-morrow in order to benefit a saving of 20% of the cost of tires for the new buses. TIle City Manager further advised that the City's share of the $164,122. for the cost of the 12 buses to be delivered by the end of the week would amount to $82,056. and recommended that authority be granted to have the City Treasurer issue a cheque for this amount, but pointed out that in the event the buses were not delivered this week, then the cheque would come before Council at the next Finance Meeting. The City Manager also suggested an advancement of $5,000. to be deposited in the Imperial Bank on Bridge Street, until sucb time as the buses are' in operation. tlc advised that it would necessitate the services of 17 drivers to go to Windsor to drive the buses back to Niagara Falls, along with any members of the Bus Conunittee and Bus Commission who will inspect the buses before deliver),. He referred to items required, such as tickets, etc. needed to get the buses into operation. The City Manager pointed out that Council has the authority from the Minister of Municipal Affairs to borrow up to $100,000. SEE Resolutions 106,107,108. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. McCallurn. READ AND ADOPTBD, 19th. September, 1960 Cleric Chairman of Finance. I COUNCIL 12th. Scptci:lber, 1960. The CoI:m~ittee re-assembled at the cl~,:;c~ of the re2t,_]ar Council aed Finance Meetings for tbc purpose of passin~Z the b:'-law ~.'hich covered the accountf~ approvcd by the Conunittee. .'~tl Hcmbcrs of Council L, crc present, with the c::ccptrion of AId. Hartin. ~ BY-LAW The following By~law was passed; 5927 - To provide monies for general purposes, ORDERED on the nlotion of Aid. Ubite and 'Ad. S'.'::vze lhat ,lld. V,rton b~. granted the privilege of introducing the by-la~.; and tile b:'-iaw be Livep the first reading. ~ Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of .kid, Morton an:' .lid. Cr~u'orV th"J' pul~l 1~6 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended anti tile by-!au be given tile second reading, - Carried Uoauimously. Third Reading - \ld, Gregory and Ald, McKinley - Carried U :a :i ~ u; ly, RESOLUTIONS Tile folioLing Resolutions were pa:;sed' No. ]06 ~ ~,:ItlTE_ - ~IcKI,N~LEY_ - RESOLVED that the tit:,- Treasurer be authorized to issue a cheque in the amount of $3,280.23 to Dclaney's 'Fire and Service Centre Limited~ being in paS~nent for tires for the new buses to be placed in operation in the ~!i Sara Falls and Stamford Arca; and the Seal of the Corporation be bcrcto affixed. C~ ~ r r i c d. ~,n~U!i)~o~.s,1~. No. 107 - [;WAYZE - GREGORY - RESOLVED that the City Treasurer be authorized to issue a cheque in the amount of $'~]2,056. payable to Genera] ],lotors of C~u~ada, being the City of Niagara Falls' share of the cost of the twelve new buses bciag purchased for operation in this area; and the Seal of the Corporation be barere affixed. C~rriad Unanimou~l},_.. No. 108 - GREGORY - McCALLUM - RESOLVED that the City Treasurer bc ,nuthorized to issue a cheqh'e ~' 'tt(d a~m~hh~ of $5,000. to the Greater Niagara Treesit Conm;ission to cover incidentals and expenses involved in the delivery of the new buses to this area; and the Seal of the Corporation be hcreto affixed. C ~)' rj~ nj xj ijlo~x MISCELI~NEOUS Ald. McKinley referred to the publication "Civic Administration" and suggested members of Council peruse the report of the City of Kitcheucr on the operation of their ambulance service. The City Clerk then referred to the conmxunication received from Matthcws and Matthaws on behalf of their client, Mr. Hugh Gamhle, of Airflight Ambulance Service, copies of which have been distributed to Council. The conmxunication was in answer to AId. Martin's suggestion at the last joint meeting when Mr. Gamble bad appeared at that session, when he indicated that he would supply in writing full details of his ambulance service. The City Clerk advised that he was of the opiaion that the communication should be dealt with only in joint session, but that the information was being distributed to Council at this time so that they would be conlpletely informed wheu they do meet in joint session. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and AId. Gregory that the communication from Matthews and Matthews be tabled uutil such time as a full Council is present. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Ald. Gregory and ;lid. blcKinley READ AND ADOPTED, 19th. September, 1960. Clerk Mayor. CONFERENCE Council Chamber, 12th.September,1960. The Conference Carton|tree of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings, on Monday, September 12th, 1960. All Members of the Canton|tree were present, with the exception of Ald. Martin. His Worship, Mayor I. liller, presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. McKinley. READ AID ADOPTED, 19th. September, 1960. Ii FORTY-NI~FtI__bi~'5}5~ REGULAR MEETING Counci 1 Chamber, 19th. September, 1960. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p,m. on l.lllnday, 19th, September 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All blembers of Council were present, with the exception of Ald. blartin. The Council~ having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AId. Gregory and Aid. Morton. DEPUTATION ORDERED on the motion of AId. l. Iorton aud Aid. McCallera that Mr. Paul Aleo be permitted to speak to Council. Hr. A]eo, as the prospective owner of a funeral home on North Main Street, between Sunre:or St. and North St. which the Department of Municipal Affairs at present is consideration an application for the re-zoning from Residential to Commercial, advised Council that he was very anxious to commeoce construction before the winter months begin, and desired to know whether it might be possible for Council to again contact the Department to ascertain whether a decision might be forthcoming now. The City Clerk then advised that when Council made the re-application for the re-zouing of the area concerned, it was stressed very strongly that there had been considerable delay in connection with this matter and they were requested to give their very best consideration, The City Clerk further advised that it is possible the matter will have to be resolved by the Ontario Municipal Board. That eventually a hearing will have to be held. The matter of an amendment to the Plan is now before the Planning Branch of the Department of Municipal Affairs and if the Department gives a decision in fayour of the re-zoning of that section, that will amend the Plan but it will still be necessary to go to the Ontario Municipal Board for a by-law reelass|lying the uses in that arcs. The City Clerk stated that at the present moment the Plan has not been amended. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. McCallurn that the City Clerk bc requested to conununicate with the Department of Municipal Affairs advising that Mr. Aleo has appeared before Council, and |bat it would be appreciated if a decision could be made as soon as possible, to facilitate his plans to conmmnce concrete work before winter. I! CO[~IUNICATIONS Laid over from the previous meetingk No.297 - Ontario Anti-Discrimination Commission - requesting endorsation of campaign. No. 296A- M_ess~r_s.._Jq_hjt~e - enclosing sketch of proposed motel at 1706 Ferry Street. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McCallum and Aid. Swayze that the conm~unication be received and filed and By-].aw Number 5149 be amended to permit the erection of a motel on Lot 11, Ferry Street. SEE_~R_ep. ort Number 255. No. 299 - _Niaga_r_a_ Falls & Suburban Area PlanninB_p_o_a_r~, - recommending the co-ordinating of a traffic study with proposed urban renewal study. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. McKinley that the conmunication be again tabled until the matter is discussed at a joint meeting of the three area councils. SEE Repair| Number 256 Tbe following Conmmnications were presented; No. 300 - Ontario Anti-Discrimination Conm~ission - enclosing copies of various Acts 'which make up Ontario Human Rights Code, along with copies of pamphlet on "Social Justice in Ontario". Following the reading by the City Clerk of pertinent clauses from the pareplot on Social Justice, it was ordered on the motion of Aid. Swayze and Aid. Gregory that the cormnun|ca|ion be received and Council endorse and support the campaign in this regard. SEE Communication No.297 No. 301 - Executive Committee of Chamber of Commerce - requesting deferment of any discussion with regard to the Tourist and Industrial Comnittees, until after September 21st. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Swayze that the conmunication be received and filed as Council at their meeting of September 6th. so indicated defermont. SEE Communication No.294. No. 302 - Greater NiaKar~ Chamber of Con~ercc - re possible River Road location for their office. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. White that the conmunication be received and filed and the report of the City Manager be adopted and the Chamber be advised accordingly. Carried with Ald. ~brton and McCallum - contrary. SEE Report No. 257. No. 303 - United Nations Associa_ti__on~_i__n~Ca~n_adj - United l:ations Day, October 24th. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and AId. Morton that the conm~unication be received and filed, the proclamation issued and if possible, a United Nations flag be obtained and flown beneath the Union Jack on the City Hall flag staff. No. 304 - Downtown Businessmen's Association - requesting removal of "No left-hand turn" signs on Queen Street. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Gregory and'Aid. White that the conmmnication be received and referred to the Traffic Comm£ttee for consideration and a report. No. 305 - D~artment of Public Welf~!~ - forthcoming Public Assistance Training Course. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Aid. Gregory that the communi- cation be received and filed and the Department be requested to notify when the next Course is scheduled, due to the fact that the Course conunencing October 3rd. is not convenient for the Welfare Department to attend. No. 306 - Coll~ja__t_e-__Vp~a~tional Institute - requesting City to waive share of gate receipts from school rugby games, scheduled as home games, excluding the Thanks- giving Day game. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and Aid. Morton that the communication be received and referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee for consideration and a report. No. 307 - Department of H__ejl__th of Ontari~ - re Cemetery at Lundy's Lane and Lowell Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton that the communi- cation be received and application be made to the Department for an Order to close the Cemetery. No. 308 -NiJara Falls and Subnrban Area Roads Commission - progress report on Commission's activities for 1960. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid. Swayze that the communication he received, noted and filed and the Roads Com- missioner thanked for his very complete report to Council. No. 309 - Hunt's Ambulance Service - enclosing details in connection with ambulance ~ervice rendered at the time of the accident at the corner of John Street and River Road, resulting in one fatality and two injured persons, on September 7th. 1960. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McCallum and Aid. Swayze that the conmuni- cation be received and referred to the next full Council Meeting. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 255 - Pr~.!ty Committee - recommending that By-law Number 5149 be amended to permit the construction of a mot~l at 1756 Ferry Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. MeGallum and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted. · SEE Communication 296A. No. 256 - City Manager - recommending that both survey for urban redevelopmerit and a traffic study be considered at a joint meeting of the three area councils. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and adopted. SEE Corm~unication 299. || J! No. 257 - ~ity [I~n~r - advising activities carried on hy Chamber of Conuncrce considered Commercial and not permissible in Residential Areas. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. White that the report be received and adopted. Carried witb AId. Morton and McCallum-contrary. SEE ~onuuu}l~c~t,ion ,302. No. 258 - C_it.v ~[at!ager - meeting held by Property Committee with representatives of II. G. Acres and Co. Ltd, to discuss certain features in connection with tile Victoria Avenue bridge and recommending soil test. ORDERED on t'hc motion of AId. Morton and Aid. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and instructions issued to proceed ~.:ith the necessary tests. No. 259 - NF_got_i~t_ip~!s' Co_m_a~it,t~.e - meeting held with Civic Employees, Sept. 16th. and discussion re lahour rates for Winter Works Program. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Aid. McCaltum that the report be received and tabled until cl full Council is present and also included in the items to be discussed at a forth- coming joint meeting. Carried, with Aid. Gregory-contrary. No. 260 - City 1.{a_nage_r - re signs recently erected by the Departm. ent of l{ighways on the Quecn Elizabeth connecting road known as Robert Street. ORDERED ell the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid. Swayze that tile report be received, noted and filed. No. 261 - _C.~_ty__C_l.e_rj< - recommending issuance of licenccs. ORDERED on the motion AId. l, lcK]nley a:~ll/%ld. I4orton that tile report be received and adopted and licenoes issued accordingly. BY-LAWS The followinR_By-laws wercj}_as__se~di No. 5928 - To authorize an application for a Private Bill. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and Ald. lqorton that AId. McCallurn be granted tile privilege of introducing tile by-law and tile by-law be given tile 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McCallum and AId. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. McKinley and AId. Morton - Carried Unanimously. No. 5929 - To authorize an application for a Public Vehicle Operating Licerice. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Swayze that Ald. McCallurn be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and tile by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallurn and Ald. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -. Ald. Morton and Ald. McCallurn - Carried Unanimously. No. 5930 - To antend By-law Number 3791, being a by-law designating through highways. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. White and Aid. Swayze titat Aid. Gregory be granted tile privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Aid. McKinley that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given tile second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Thi[d Reading., Aid. McCallum and Aid. Gregory - Carried Unanimously ...... Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald, McKinley and Ald. Swayze. READ AND ADOPTED, 261h. September, 1960. · ' ' ' ' ' ? Mayor , Clerk ~ FINANCE [~ETING Council Chamber, 19th,September,t960. The Finance Meeting was held on September 19th, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present, with the except- ion of Ald. Martin. Ald. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $154,090,05 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. McCallum. The City Manager's report on the application of the Glenview Social Club for a building permit to erect a one-storey building on Lot 209, Plan 32 on the west side of Hickson Avenue, between Buttrey St. and Ferguson St. at an estimated cost of $10,000. was presented. The City Manager recommended that the applicants be advised to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for permission to erect the proposed building. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted. A communication received from the Niagara Falls Flyers Hockey Team requesting the City to purchase advertising space in the proposed 11ockey Program, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Gregory that the con~unication be received and referred to the Arena and Recreation Committee and the Chairman of Finance for consideration and a report. The Corm~ittee arose and reported to Council onthe motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Gregory. READ AND ADOPTED, 26th. September, 1960. COUNCIL MEETING 19 th .September, 1960. The Conm~ittee-re-assembled at the close of tile regular Council and Finance Meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Conm~ittcc. All Members of Council were present, with the e::ccption of Ahl.Eartin. BY -LAW TiLe_ _fg!lpwjm& BX-J.m': _~!a_,s_passe~dd; No, 5931 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of AId. White and Ald. l.lcKinlcy that Aid, ~4ortol~ be granted the privilege of introducing the by-la~.: and the by-law be Siveo the firsL reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and A]d. Gregory that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended aed the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. Mortoa and Aid. Gregory - Carried Unani ~ously. Council adjourned on the motion of Aid. 1.Iceallure and Aid. S~:ayze. READ AhD ADOPTED: !qayor, ~hairman of Finance. FIFTIETH MEETING Council Chamber, 26th. September, 1960 REGULAR b~ETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 26th. September, 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. TIle Council, having received and read the minutes of tile previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Aid. White and Ald. McKinley. C O~[U NICATI ONS Laid over fromjrevious meeting; No. 304 - Downtown Businessmen's Association - petitioning to have tile left-hand turn signs on ~U~h ~[i'e~n~]:' ~RDE~b on the motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid.. White that the communication be tabled for one week. SEE REPORT hlrMBER 262. No. 306 - Colleg~iate-Vo~cAt_ig_n, alIp~ti~t~ut.~_e . re gate receipts for school rugby games. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. Morton that the communication be received and filed and tile City waive its share of gate receipts for school rugby games at Oakes Park during 1960 season, ~.:ith the exception of the Thanksgiving Day game. SEE Report Number 263. No. 309 - l_{u_n_t'_s. ~!,~ulanc_e.S__e_ry_i_c_e_ _ report on accident call received S~ptember 7~b. (This con~nunication ffaa the x~csult of comments Taadc at the meeting of September 12th. in connection with the fatal accident at tile corner of River Road and John Street, and was laid over for consideration due to the fact that Aid. Martin was not present). ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. McCallum that the conmmnication be received and filed; .lid. Martin to review tile report and if he deems it necessary, it will again be referred to Council. Carried, with Aid. Nhite-contrary. The followi?~ Conmlunications were presented; No. 310 - Pj'~sident, Canadian Legion,,_ pr_a.n. cl~_5! _ requesting issuance of a proclamation re Canadian Legion Wdek. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Mor~on and Ald. Gregory tbat the conmxunication be received and filed, the proclamation issued as requested and that permission be granted for Poppy Day November 4th; and for the holding of a street parade on November 5th. No. 311 - Kinsmen Club - requesting permission to conduct Annhal Peanut Drive beginning ~'~t0~. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Morton that tile conmunication be received and filed and permission granted as requested. No. 312 - Ontario Fire Marshal's Office - Fire Prevention Week, October 9th. to 15th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that tile couununication be received and filed and activities fully endorsed. No. 313 -~l~illa~_er_j~a~lJ~a~J!bJ_r o___f.~9__mne_r~ - requesting meeting to discuss tourist and industrial activities, prior to any final decision on these matters. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. Morton that the communication be received and the subject matter be referred to the Joint Conmittee. No. 314 ~ Gr__ea~t_e_r_ Nj_a~a_ra~CJ~_a_mber of Cormnerce - re proposed visit to Elmira, N.Y. to inspect off-street parking and its method of financing, October 26tb. ORDERED on tile motion of AId. Martin and Aid. McCallum that the conm~unication be received the invitation accepted and all members of tile Traffic Committee be empowered to attend. No, 315 - Board of Police Commissioners - advising that the Board will take into consideration the reduction of licensed sightseeing cabs for year 1961. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Martin that the cormnunication be received and filed. !i I 1 No. 316 - Welland County Solicitor - re amendment to paragraph 8 of agreement between Couniy'~i~'hi~-y'~i-' ~n~i~cnance of persons in IL,mc fLr the A~;ed. ORDERED ~m the motion of Aid. Florton and Aid. Swayze that tbe conm~unication be received and filed and the 1.1:~yor and Clerk bc authorized to sign the agreement and forward the same to the County for completion. S~E Rgpor,c Number 265. REPORTS Laid over from a previous meeting; No. 225 - Traffic Comnlittec - attaching skcl'ch prepared b/Sc!rgean~ C:~hu, r~2ood outlioing establishment ~ one-way streets. SEE. Report Number 264. No. 259 - ~egoti~tions Conunitte~ - report on n:eetin[~ held ~:ith Civic September ].6tb. and discussion re labour rates f~>r UinCcr Uorlts l'~ o~,,ra ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. Morton that the City Nanager or City Clerk arrange meeting with tile three municipalities as soon as possible, to study the winter uorks progrange and ally other matters. TIJ_C=_f9_I lo~':_inL~_ _II~j?gI_tp_?_c_r e, pre_s_en No. 262 - Traffic Contnlittee - minorlt:'-nlajority report of Conu~it:tee on reque!~t ~lf End Busincssmenls -\ssociation that left-heed turns he l~ern!ittcd o1~ Queen a( St. C~ajr and I.:e!land .\vcnues. ORDERED on tile motion of Aid, Gregory and ',!d. Ubi[e that: the report be received and tabled for one week, and all members of Council n!ect at tbc corner of Queen street and St. Clair .\venue at 7.00 p.I~,. October 3rd. to view tile location; and that tile City Manager prepare tile ncces=;arv ~nformation with reference to the removal of parking meters and relocaCion of the bus stop. S_E~E Co~lmunicat ion No. 304. No. 263 - Farkf; an.d Re_cre~ati_o}~ Cor, mit_tee - reconuneading that the Citv's share of gate receipts for school rugby games at Oakes Parl~ during 1960 season be vaived with the exception of the Thanksgiving Day G~mc. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Herton tbat tile report be received and adopted. S_E_E. C ~lSm}p n_i c~ t i o n. ~:p. ,3p 6. No. 264 - Traffic Committee - reqocsting no change in the direction of traffic on Queen Street at the i}r~ ~n[' ~ime. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and .\ld, Swayzc that the report be received and adopted, _ SI{~. ~port ~u}nber, J2~ . No. 265 ' 9,ft)kMapager - recommending Flayor and Cleric be authorized to sign the agreement, as amended, herween the Coanty and City for maintenance of persons in the Home for the Aged. ORDERED on the motion of .ild. Mortos and .lid. Swayze that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communicatio~ )h, . j16 , Sjq~ ljcj;~l},tig.n Nujnj~cr ~10. No. 266 - Traffic Committ-ee - reconm~cnding an advance-green arrow be installed in the traffic light ht' ~ict~rid Yvenue and Valley Way, indicating th;~t left-band turns are permitted and that tbe advance-green be for a 6-second interval, ORDI~RED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. No. 267 - Stanley, Sills - Electrical Dgpartmcnt- report on attendance at' Conference of Interna~i~nai i'Gi~i~lp~l~bigha~ .X~i~t{0i~, held in New York C~ty, S~pt.19tb-21st. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Morton that the report be received and filed. No, 268 - p_c_pu,ty~.C.lerk - recommending issuance of licenets. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. McCallurn that the repor~ be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. RESOLUTIONS TIle followtn.&.Resolutions were__~s_s_e_d; No. 109 - GREGORY - NORTON - RESOLVED that the Council of tim Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls petition the Department of llighways of the Province of Ontario for an interim grant under the llighway Improvement Act, on cxpcnditercs nmde during the period of Jannary 1st. to August 31st, 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Curried Unanimousl No. 110 - MORTON - SWAYME - RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the amended agreement, dated the 23rd. of September, 1960, between the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and the Corporation of the County of Welland for the maintenance of persons in the Home for the Aged; and the Seal of tile Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. BY--L\W The followin3 By-law was passed; No. 5932 - A by-law to amend By-law Number 5149, regarding tourist establisilments. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that Ald. McCallurn be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given tile first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McCallum and Ald. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of tile Standing Rules of Couecil be temporarily suspended and the by-law be read the second time. - Carried, with Aid. 14artin-contrary. Ti~ird Reading -Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton - Carried, with Aid. Martin-contrary. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Martin. READ A~ ADOPTED 3rd. October, 1960. Deputy Clerk Mayor. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 26th .September, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on September 26th, 1960, for the purgose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Conm~ittee were present, Ald. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided, Sundry Accounts, submitted in the amount of $150,589,59 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald, McCallum; (Aid.Martin was contrary to the motion) being' of the opinion that all purchases of City hardware should be made from local stgres and that the Purchasing Department should be instructed to this effect.) The request of the Niagara Falls Flyers' Hockey Club that the City purchase advertising space in the proposed l{ockey Program~ which was referred to the Arena Cor~nittee and the Chairman of Finshoe for consideration, was again presented, along with the Committee's recon~endation that a one page ad, at a cost of $200. be purchased. ORDERED on the motion of His Worship the Mayor and Aid. Gregory that the report be r~eetved and adopted, {! | The Conmittec arose and reported to Council on tile mDcion of Aid. FuKin]cy and ,lid. Swayze. READ AND ~OPTED, 3rd. October, 1960. Deputy Clerk Chairman of !,'i:~ance. COUNCIL MEETIng3 Council Chax~lber, 26th .September, 1960. Ti~e Cormnittee re-assembled at the close of the regular Counci] and Finance Meetin~!~ ~c,r tb~~ p~rpoae of passing the by-law which covered the aceousts approvcd by the Committee. All Members of Council were present. BY -LAW The fotlowinl~-law was passedi No, 5933 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on tile motion of Ald. McKinley and Aid. Gregory that AId. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing tile by-law and the by~law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Aid. Gregory that Rule 36 (2) of the Standlug Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and |he hy-law be givee tile second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. Morton and Aid. McKinley - Carried Unauimously. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. McKinley READ AND ADOPTED, 3rd. October, 1960. Deputy Clerk COnfERENCE FIFTY-FIRST MEETING Council Chamber, 26th.September ,1960. The Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings, on Monday, September 26th. 1960. All Members of the Committee were present. ttis Worship, Mayor Miller, presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Conm~ittee adjourned on the motion of Aid. McCallurn and Aid. Morton. READ AND ADOPTED, 3rd. October, 1960. Deputy Clerk Chairman. Counci 1 Chamber, 3rd, October, 19~. REGULAR MEETING Pur.~nant to adjournment, Council met at 7.'~0 p.m. on M,,nday, 3rd~ October, 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and f~nancc, \11 Members ~f Council were present. The Council~ having received and read the minutes of [hc previous meeting, adopted these oil the motion of ,lid. White and AId. McKinley. DEPUT.VFION On the motion of Aid. McKinley and ~ld. Mortor,., Mr. Jobn Gamble~ who was in the audience, was permitted to speak to C~uncil. ~.lr. Gamble stated that he had heen requested by t.lr. BuSh Gamble, operator of the lirflight .~mbulancc Service, to present his case i~ coneection with the grantin of a subsidy towards the operation of his ambulance service. He referred to the munication which has already been received by Council from the firm of Mattbewr; and Matthews, sctting out in detail the services which Mr. Gamble has availablc and the proposal~; he has to make for the City of Niagara Falls, Township of Stamford and the Village of Chippawa. After dealing at some length with the ambulance services now aw~ilable under the present set up and the method of distribution of ambulance calls to the Hospital, His Worship the Mayor advised Mr. Gamble that (]ouncil were well acqua~ need with the facts and that the connnunication from Matthews and Mattbews would be brought before the joint meeting of the three municipalities which the City Manager bas been instructed to arrange. Following Mr. Gamble's further request that C{~uncil give very sympathetic consideration to Mr. llugb Gamble's petition, tBc Mayor assured the speaker that the nmtter will bc dealt with by the three municipalities. CO~IUNICATIONS The followinF. k_C_o_nmt~ulj_i,c__a!i_on~s' w__er__e__pF_es__cn_t?d; No. 317 - Departmept_pf.~ifip~l Affairs - advising that the proposed .~mendment' No.7 has been referred to tile Ontario l, Iunicipal Board with the request tbat the Beard advise Council of the date to be set for the hearing of this application. ORDERED on the motion of .lid. Gregory and Aid. [IcKinley that the conmxunication be received, noted and filed. No. 318 -Gre~lt?_r_ ~i,aD_aF:q Unit, Can~d~i~_n_CZa.~cer So_ciet.y - advising that \ld. Morton has been again named to tile Board of Directors as the City's representative for the ensuing year. ORDERED on tbc motion of Aid. White and ,~ld, Gregory that the com- munication be received, noted and filed and approval be granted to this api~ointl~:ent. No. 319 - G_re_a_tq_r_~,i_a_gar~__Chamber__o.f C_on_~ner.c_e - requesting names of ~ldernlen who wj ] 1 be delegated by Council to attend the Board of Directors' meetingsin October and in November. ORDERED on the motion of .~ld. White and Aid. McKinley that the conmmnication be received and filed and ~lderman Swayze attend the meeting of October 19th; and ~llderman McCallurn tile meeting of November 16th. No. 320 - ~_f_e_y.l_u_m_bi~n~_Cpn~m~tt~e' - enclosing "Certified SAFE PLUMBING" seal and requestiug Council's authorization for the City's Plumbing Inspector to use titis seal. ORDERED on tile motion of AId. Morton and Aid. Swayze titat the conmtunication be received and filed, 100 seals be purchased and the Plumbing Inspector be authorized to use the same, Carried by a vote of 4 to 3, tile vote Being, \ye - Aid. Morton, Swayzc, White and Gregory; Naye - Aid. Martin, McKinley and McCallurn. No. 321 - Irish Canadian Soccer Club - e:cprcssing appreciation on behalf of local Soccer Cluhs for use of Oakes Park Soccer Field and outlining requests for future use. ORDERED on the motion of AId. M,;rton and AId. Gregory that tile conm~unication be received and referred to the Parks and Recreation Conm~ittec for consideration and a repor t. No. 322 - U. A. Snydcr - enclosing questions relating to proposed merger. In connection with this conm~unication, Aid. Martin, Chairman of the Merger Conuuittee, referred to the previous connnunication from Mr. Snyder, who then bad beoll assured that the questions would be answered after sufficient meetings had been held and that unfortunately another 3 or 4 weeks may have to elapse before these answers can be given. AId. Martin referred to the meetings held Tuesday, Wednesday,and Thursday of last week during both afternoon and evening with ,be various boards and con~issions and it is anticipated that tile information requested from these boards will be in thc Committee's hands by October 15th. Following wbich it will be necessary to bold further meetings before the Committee will be in aposition to report to Council. ORDERED on the motion of =lid. Martin and Aid, Morton that the communication be received and filed. No. 323 - City of Woodstock - resolution to enact legislation to provide for insured N.H~.~.~ah~'~rchase and renovation of older dwellings on tile same general basis as,he program for new construction. ORDERED on tile motion of AId. Martin and .\ld. Morton that the resolution be received and endorsed. Carried with =lid. White-contrary. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 269 - C_i_t_y ~-~a_n~q~_e~ - Queen Street intersserious at Welland and St. Clair and left-band turn prohibitions. It was moved by Aid. Morton, seconded by AId. McKinley that the report be received and filed and left-hand turns bc permitted on Queen Street at tbo intersections of St. Clair Avenue and Welland Avenue for traffic travelling east only, for a trial period of one month. This motion was lost by a vote of 5 to 2. Tbe amendment made by Ald. Gregory and Aid. Martin that tile Traffic Committee present a report and recommendations along the lines of the discussion at this meeting, was carried by a vote of 5 to 2, tile vote being Aye - Aid. Gregory, Martin, Wbite, McCallurn and Swayze; Nays - Aid. Morton and McKinley. Previous to this action, Aid. Martin suggested that the left-band turns should be permitted for a trial period of 4 weehs, and then a meeting be held to ascertain whether tilere have been any problems encountered. Ald. Morton thought that left-hand turns should be allowed for traffic travelling easterly on Queen Street, in order that tbe motorists could get to the parking lot and also suggested that large "P" dircctional signs should be installed on lluron Street at St. Clair and Welland to facilitate the movement of motorists to the parking lot. Ahl. McCallum was of the opinion that left-hand turns should be allowed at tile Welland Avenue intersection and also concurred with Aid. Martin. =kid. McKinley was of tile opinion that AId. Morton's suggestion ~,;as the least expensive to experiment with. Aid. Swayze queried the cost of installation of a delayed signal. AId. Gregory, Chairman of the Traffic Conrail,tee, referred to Council meeting at 7 pan. at these intersections to view the situation at which time they were given the information as provided in the City Manager 's report, out of which came certain suggestloss which |lave not been included in this report; and the Alderman was of tile opinion that if the Traffic Conunittee were given the opportunity to prepare a report for the next meeting, this would be a satisfactory way to deal with the subject. No. 270 - City Clerk - report of Conference held on September 26tb. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mb~*tBh and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and filed. No. 271 - _C.it.~y_.Cj_crl~c - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mortoi~ and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted and the licences issued accordingly. No. 272 - Sanitaryinspector - report on attendance at Conference of the Ontario Association of Plumbing Inspectors and Affiliates held in Peterborough, Sept, 2Orb. to 23rd. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Mhite and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and filed, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McKinley that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to Mr. K. R. Eady, Sanitary Inspector, for the henour he has brought to the City of Niagara Falls due to his election to the National Executive of the Canadian Institute of Sanitary Inspectors and also his elections to the Execution of the Association of Ontarlo Plun~fng Inspectors and affiliates. I R_ESOL_U_T_IO__Np Tile fp.l!o?:ing R~.sol.u.tip}l~. }:j?'c pa_ssed; Nt~. lll - SWAI'ZE -. lilRTIN - RESOLVEI) that a messaVe of s)mpatbI on l~ellal f of tti:: Worship the Mayor and l.l,:mbers of cbc City C,unci] bc forwarded to ~.'r. H-r!.l;/n G:trrett on tile loss of his father, tbc late 1.h-. Edvmrd J~.hp Cartel t, hitjhlv l't~5?k't'tOd ,'it'izen of thLs coin.tunics,ion for a nmnber of years; aud the S~.c~t of tile Corporation be hereto a f fixed. Carried Unan.i~nously. No. 112 - HcKINLEY - MORTON - RESOLVED that the ncx[ rcJ~ 1~ r ,-~ectim~ of C,,unci l be held on Tuesday% bctobcr ]lth, 1960 at 7.30 p.m. and the Seal of the C:~r!~oration be herere affixed. Carried Un=umimou:;ly. No. 113 - ~'~cCALLUbI - SWz~YZ~ - RESOLVED that a letter of !~rote~;t be fen:ordeal to officials of the New Ynrk Central Railway due to the propo~;ec1 d~!:con('inuance of Train 35~, and that the Chamber of Commerce and o~ber interested parfieF bc requested to support Council's action by forwarding similar protests; and the S-el of the Cot,oration be hereto affi:.:ed. ' C{~rricd Unauimous!y. No. 114 - S~.~AYZE. - McKI~IEY RESOLVED that the City Clerk be instructed to forvJard a co~mmnication to the Niagara, St. Catbarines and Toronro Rai 1gay Company, ~ dvi i ~j that the Greater Niagara Transit System will commence omcrat~o~ of their bus service on October 15th, 1960; and the Seal of the Corporation be hcrcto affixed. AId. McKinley requested that the City blanagcr submit a report as to ulhethcr or not a change could be made in the issuance of demolitionpermits, and riderrod specificall)' to tile property at the corner of River Road and Sincoo Street, The AId erman rcfcrrcd to complaints received, which be inspected personally last wceh when dense smoke was emitted because of tile burning of rubbish on these premises. The Alderman rcferred to tile quick response to his call for the Firc Inspector, who in turs called the Fire Department to deal with the situation. The fault did not lie with tile Contractor ,.Jlo had obtained a permit to demolish the building, but the burning of rubbish was done by a sub-contractor who |lad no permit and tbcrcfore tile ~]derman was of the opinion that further stipulations should be required before demolition permits arc issued in order to have sufficient control over such occurrences. Aid. Gregory referred to his visit to the Ilun:ane Society durisg their "Open lieuse" on October 2rid. and expressed complete satisfaction of tile work being carried on and was of the opinion that the officials should be conmmndcd especially tile ladies of tile auxiliary, who were responsible for the activities during the "Open House". ,\ld, Suggested that any member of Council who visited tile building would find it most profitable. Aid. Morton requested that the City Engiueer, submit a report as to costs involved if the City were to construct its own sidewalks instead of having the work done by Contract. He queried whether it would be more economical to bare thc work douc by Contract. His Worship the Mayor stated that it was the Muuager's idea to have City forces construct the Queen Street sidewalks so as to have full control over the mi:{, etc. this was more or less of a test, His Worship Mayor Miller referred to the conditiou of the tracks of tile N.Y,C. at tile corner of lluron and Erie Avenue and tile City Engineer stated that temporary measures of repair were tahen, witb the intention that further at,curios will be given when the men are able to get tilere either to-night or to-morrow. Ald. McCallurn called attention to tile large hole at tile corner of Erie and Queen Ald. Morton suggested that the Clerk or City Manager ascertain why large dircc61onal signs were not installed ou tile Q.E.W. at Stanley Avenue, similar to those at Drununond Road and Dorchester Road and Ilia Worship tile Muyor advised that tilere is to be an overhead sign installed at this location, separating tile traffic proceeding to tile Rainbow Bridge and into the City proper. BY-LAWS The followin% By-laws were passed; No. 5934 - A by-law to amend By-law Number 5335(1955) as amended, which is a by-law to regulate the use of land and the use, location, spacing, height and area of buildings and structures within the City of Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of .lld. McKinley and AId. Morton that Ald. Martin be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given tbe first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. I.iartin and Aid. Swayze that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried, with Aid. I.IcCallum and Gregory-contrary. Those in favour were Aid. Martin, Swayze, McKinley, Morton, White and Mayor l. Iiller. Third Reading -Ald. Martin and Suayze; Carried, with Ald. Gregory and McCallurn contrary; Tbose in favour were Aid. Martin, Swayze, FlcKinley, Morton, Wbite and l. iayor Miller. No. 5935 - To authorize the signing of an agreement with Leighton A. Emms~ Operator of the Fliagara Falls Flyors' Hockey Team. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. llcKinlcy and Aid. HcCallum that Aid.Morton be granted the privilege of introduciag the by-lm.: and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. I.lorton and Aid. Gregory that Rule 36 (2) of tile Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. Morton and ,.'rid. liceallure - Carried Unanimously. No. 5936 - 're authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the Township of Stamford and the Corporation of tile City of Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of AId, l.llxite and Ald. Morton that Aid. McCallurn be granted the privilege of introducing tile by-law and the by-law be given tbe 1st. readisg. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on tile motion of Ald. 1.1cCallum and Aid. Swayze that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. Gregory and Ald. McCallum - Carried Unanimously. --| FINANCE IlEETIEG 2rd. October, 19bO, The Finance Matting was held on October 3rd. 1960, ~or tbc Furpose of approvin5 and also passing the various accconts whi<h had bccn propor!y ccr~ j fled and placed before them. All llembers of thcl C,munittee ware present. .'rid, Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $65,076.86 were al,n'ovec by the Conuuittcc. placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of .',ld. Gregory and Aid, NcCallum. The City Enginecr's report on the application of the A]a;~o Nl~cel L~'d, 1905 Victoria .'..\,enue, for a permit to erect a neon sign at the north-cast cmncr of their lot at the corner of Megdales Street, at an estimated cost of $1,300,O0 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of .\]d. Swayze and Aid. I,!cCallum that t-he report be received and referred to the Property Committee for consideration aud a report, The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Aid, Martin and Aid. NcCa 1 lure. READ AND ADOPTED, llth, October, 1960. Chairman of Finance. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on tile motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. McCallum. READ AND ADOPTEDs llth. October, 1960. Glerk 7 ~ Mayor. COUNCIL FLEETING Council Cbanlber, 3rd. October, 1960. The Committee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings for the purpose of passing tile by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Conm~ittee. All Members of Council were present, BY-L~ The following By-law was passed; No. 5937 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Gregory that Ald. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-lm~ be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Martin that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - AId. Gregory and Aid. Morton - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley. READ Ah~ ADOPTED, llth. October, 1960. Clerk · ' ' * ....... (~' 'Mayor · FIFTY-SECOND I'|EETI.~IG 11 th. October, 1960. REGUI~\R lqEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council inct at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, Octobcr lluh. 1960, for the purpose of considering general buliiness and finance. All I.:cl:fi~cr!; of Council \.;ere present. The Council, having received and read [he u:inutes of the previous meeting; adopted these on the motion of Aid. I.iorton and Ald· l.icCallum. .Tj!e__fpjj_ol,zi_l:g._C_o!l~jB__uj:i_c_a,t_i, pns werepr_e~en.t; No. 324 - City of KitcheJ~er - invitation to Official Open/n!2 of Nain Sewage Treat- ment Plant. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. llorton and Aid. Uhitc titat the invitation be received and filed. No. 325 - B.C.V.A. - invitation to Aneual Ct,mmmemoration of B:!ttlc of E1 Alam,-in, October 21st, at 8 p.m. ORDERED on the motion of Aid, l.lartin aed Aid. ~kn-~'on l'hat the inviration be received, accepted and as many of the members of Council and and their wives as find it possible, attend. No, 326 - G_rg. ate/ Zia~ara Uni_~_ed _Al~pg_aj - 1960 Campaign. ORD!iRED on the !notion of AId. Morton and AId. Gregory that the co::lmunication be receivcd and filed and cheque forwarded. No. 327 - tl.E,._P.C. of _Oetario - application for closing Gladstone Avenue ,,;outIx from Peer Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. 1.1orion that the caries be received and referred to the Property Conm~ittee for considcratioo and a report. No, 328 - Cyanamid of Canada - enclosing cop}' of letter to Tov;nship Clerk in reply to a letter'+f'rom' Ztamf~rd ~'ouncil, requesting comments on a letter froin a local citizen re dust nuisance emanating from the Niagara Plant. ORDERED on the me, ties of AId. Martin and Aid. Gregory that the conununication be received and filed and llis Worship the 1.1ayor contact the management of Cyanamid in the very near feture to arrange a tour of the Plant for all Members of Council. Carried, with ,lid. Morton- contrary. No. 329 - Air Pollution Control Association - requesting proclamation of "Cleaner Air Week, ~ctol)er'~'3~, '~'~'~i~7"~DERED ~n tile motion of Aid. I.lartin and AId. Gregory that the conununication be received and filed aod proclamatiou issued. No. 330 - I!ew York. gent~r_a_l_~ffs_t?_m~- advising that Train 358 will continue operating. ORDERED o~ ihc ~{otion of :lid. McKinley and Aid. Swayze that the conmmnicat-ion be received aud filed and a letter of appreciation be forwarded to the Railway.  No. 331 - Niagara ReJional Developsmerit Association - enclosing cop), of Brief and extending ~]~ it~i~i~tion 't~' m~e'tiilg t~o ~'d ]~Th' i']~ T:elland on October 12th. It was moved by Aid. White and Aid. Swayze that the communication be received and filed; ~d this motion was lost by a vote of 4 to 3; an amendment hy AId. Martin and Aid. · McKinley that the conmtunication be received and filed and as many of the Members of Council. as find it convenient, attend this meeting, was carried by a vote of 4 to 3, the vote being - Aye -Ald. Martin, McKinley, Gregory and McCallurn; Naye - Aid,White, Swayze and Morton. REPORTS The following Repo.rtj were presented; No. 273 - C. qi.t.X_M.~n~ag_e_r - projects proposed under Winter Works Program. No. 274 - _Ci~tJC.E_n if~p_e~e_r - Ryerson Crescent Sewers - front 202 feet east of St.Lawrence Avenue to 400 feet west of St .Lawrence Avenue. No. a75 - C_i_ty_.E~nJ~incer - Clifton Avenue sewers - from Park Street to Motrisen Street. No. 276 - ~Ci._t~V Engi~ne_ej: - Siretoe Street sewer - front St.Lawrence Ave. to Welland Ave. No. 277 - C_ity_.EnJ._i_neer - 8-inch watermain - North St. between Stanley Avenue and Buchanan Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. McCallurn that the reports be received and adopted aad work proceeded with. SEE Resolution Number 115 SEE ~l'ition Number 110. No. 278 - Traffic Committee - 6 reconunondations re problem of left turns on Queen Street at Welland Avenue and St. Clair Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. Martin that the report be received and adopted. Carried, with Ald. White-contrary. Prior to this action, a full discussion ensued during which the City Manager desired to be placed on record as being opposed to the reconnnendations, stating that he was in favour of three lanes of traffic but not by the additional congestions which would be created by having west and east bound traffic standing behind buses. The City Manager favoured moving the bus stops to tile far side of the intersections to assist in the movement of traffic. AId. Gregory, Chairman of tile Traffic Corranittee, state d that if the frequency of the bus service became heavier, then the whole situation would change. No. 279 - C~i_~X~ulanaJle~r - reconunending purchase of two Scott Air-Pak Model Gas Masks for use at the Filtration Plant. ORDERED on tile motion of AId. Morton and Ald. S:,ayzc that the report be received and adopted. Aid. Martin, Chairman of the Equipment Cormnittce, was of the opinion that this purchase should have been placed before the Connnittee, prior to consideration by Council. No. 280 - _C_i_tJ'_~E_ngineer - report on attendance at ADnual Meeting of Ontario Building Officials in Windsor. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Herton and Aid. Swayze that tim report be received and filed and the City Engineer be congratulated for his re-election to the E:;ecutive of tile Association. No, 281 - C. ity~C.l~e_r_k - reconmmnding issuance of lieantes. ORDERED on the motion of AId. NcKinley and AId. Morton that the report be received and adopted and licences issued accordingly. PETITION Laid over from a previous meeting; No. 10 - W. ttowe and 5 other residents - flooding conditions in Clifton Ave. area. ORDERED oi~ ~ii~_'~nb't'i~'n"of' Xl~.~icki~i~ and Ald. McCallurn that tile petitiDn be received and filed cud the work as contained in Report No. 275~ be proceeded ~.:itb. SEE Report No. 275. RESOLUTION Thee following Resolution was__.passed; No. ]15 ' ~jcKI_~AE_Y_.L_M_c_C_AL_L_U_M_- RESOLVED that Report Number 274 for the construction of relief sewers on Ryerson Crescent from 202 feet east of St.La~,:rence Avenue to 400 feet test of St.La~,:rencc Avenue; Report Number 275 for the construction of relief setcrs on Clifton Avenue, between Park Street aod Morrison Street; Report Numl}cr 276 for tile construction of a 12-inch relief sewer on Sirecot Street from St., Laironce Avenue to Welland Avenue (N); Report Nnmber 277 for the construction of an 8-inch watermain on North Street between Stanley Avenue and Bucuanan Avenue, be received and adopted and work be proceeded with; and the Seal of the Corporatiou be hereto affixed. ' Carried Unanimously. His Worship, the Mayor, suggested to tile Traffic Committee that they delay making any radical changes on Queen Street at St. Clair Avenue and I~elland Avenue until such time as the report of the Bns Commission, to be dealt with at a joint meeting later this evening, had been received concerning a possible alteration in a route utilizing Queen Street. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald, McKinley and Aid. M cC a 11 urn. READ A~) ADOPTED, 12th. October, 1960. FI-~!-'~iiCE I.IEETI:iG llt'h. C~ctobcr! 1960. Th,~ Fluante !looting ::as held on October l]~h, 1960, j:~r Lib? purpo~:~, ,~f ::undry Accounts submitted ia the amoul!t of S52,500.36 were amproved bv the Conmxittcc ordered placed in the I.!oney By-la~.: for presentation to the Council, ell tile inetion of AId. McKinley and Aid. Gregory. The application of tile Alamo [kltcl, 1905 Victoria ,',vcnue, for permis:;ion to erect a neon sign, at an estimated cost of $1,800. which had heen referred ~o the Propert:: Conmlittec, was again considered along wSth uhc C..mmittec's rcport, which rcconmendcd issuance of a permit. ORDERED on tile lnotiop of Ald. Swayzc and ,~td. McCallurn that tile report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's report on the application of S. II. Carson, 751 Vctllcy Way, for a permit to erect an illuminated plastic siEn' at an estimated cost of $300. was presc!ntcd for consideration. ORDERED on tile motion of Aid. Gregorv and Aid. Swayzc that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. ' The City Manager's report on the application of Goodwill Electric Supplies Limited, 2040 Buchana~ Avenue, for apcrmit to erect a plastic, illunlinated sign at an estimated cost of $650, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of IIis i.!orship Hayor Miller and Aid. Swavzc that tile report be received and adopted aud permit issued, ~ Tile Con~ittec arose and reported to Couucil oo tile n~otion of Aid, McCallurn and Aid, Gregory. READ AND ADOPTED~ 17th. October, 1960. Chairman of Finance. Nayor,. 0 COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, lIth .October ,1960. TIle Conm~ittee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings for the purpose of passing tile by-law whicb covered tile accounts approved by the Connnittee. All 1,Iembers of Council were present. BY-LAW The followinB By-law was passed; No. 5938 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. 1,IcKinley and Aid. Swayze that Aid.Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be giyen the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. I.iorton and Aid. White that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Aid. Gregory - Carried Unauimously. Couecil recessed on tile motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. White until 9 p.m. READ A~D ADOPTED, 17th. October, 1960. Clerk COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 11 th. October, 19.60. Council reconvened at 9 p.m. at which time the Council of the Tov:nship of Stamford and the members of the Greater Niagara Transit Commission also ~ppearcd. His Worship Mayor Hiller advised of the purpose of the meeting, namely to receive an interim report from tile Transit Conmission concerning the bus system and asked Mr. George Mowers, the Chairman of the Conm~ission, to present his report, Mr. Mowers advised that tile bus operation would definitely start as of October 15th. under the jurisdiction of the Commission and detailed some of the work which |tad been done to date, expressing appreciation for co-operation which has been received from every source. He advised that the whole staff of the N.S. and T. had fares but possibly a slight reduction due to the abolition of zone farcs. The the Gcn~!ral ilospital, Eventide lieroe and Medical Clinic. !!c also advised tbat Lo date they bad been uuable to obtain an I.C,C. licenee but that the local buses vguld being handled by Crawford, Smitl~ and Svallow. He als~ advised titat ~hc buses ful]y met the :;pecifications and that it would now be in order for the two n~unicipatities to issue their chcqucs in payment for the buses. Hc further advjsed that there will be a display of the buses held at several poinL~; on Thursday of t'his week and that in a matter of minutes a bus should be in frout of the C~ ty !lall for the mr, tubers of the Councils to take a short ride and then return to the City P_ayor I-l~ller then called upon Mr. Leslie ~';torr, tile Superincendent, co detail the route which would service thc !lospital, Eventide t!ome and Medical G!jnic, which was done. llr, Howors then advised that %:ith reference t.o holders of tickets isf;ued by the II,S. and T., titat these would be redcoined on the bu!;es up to October 25th. but that folio'wing that date, redemption v~ould have to be made through tile U.S. and T. offices. Reeve l.!itchelson expressed his conm~eudation to the appointed members of tile Transit Commission and reiterated briefly comment~ as to the_ excellent work carried out by the Coremission aud the co-operation which it had received. It was tben moved on tile motion of Aid. 1.1artin and Aid. Gregory that the meeting adjourn. READ ADD ADOPTED, 17th. October, 1960. Cleric FIFTY-TIIIRD MEETING REGULA~ ~ETiNG Council Chamber, 17 tb. October, 1960. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 4.00 p.m. on lionday, October 17th. 1960. for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. Tbe Council, baring received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of AId, White and Aid. Morton. -Ald. Gregory arrived at the meeting DEPUTATION Mr. James Hcnnesscy appeared before City Council and on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Morton was permitted to address Council. l{c proceeded to explain the reason for his appearance, being to request that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls support his appeal, which will be beard before the Board of Transport Commissioners conmcncing on October 19ty. for a ruling providing that the Michigau Central Railway cannot abandon the Niagara Service. Mr. Henriessty indicated the sole purpose for continuance of tbe service and that if the service were abandoned by tbe M.C.R. that he and a group of associates were preapred to take the service over and provide for continuance. He also explained that if the service were continued it might be possible to utilize an old-time system ~ype of transportation and thus encourage tourist traffic ia addition to the freight potential in the area. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. Swayze that the ~yor and the City Manager be empowered to appear before the Board of Transport Com- missioners in support of Mr. Hennessey's request and to obtain advice from the City Solicitor in this respect. Carried Unanimously. COII~.Pj~;ICATIONS Laid over from the L}revious meeting; No. 327 - Ii.E.P.C. of Ontario - application for closing Gladstone Avnnue south from Peer Stree~V"O'R'D~'~,~b~+l~{~otien of AId. Morton and Aid. Gregory that tile com- munication be received and filed and the application be granted, with the provision that a covenant ~,,ill be included in the agreement to tile effect that Mr. and Mrs. Chris.topher will not be landlocked at any time. SEE Report No.282. The followin_g Conm~unications were presented; No. 332 - ~reatcr Niagara and District Credit Union - requesting proclamation of International Credit Union Day, October i~'d[.'~ERED on the motion of Aid.Morton and Aid. Swayze chat the conmunication be received and filed and proclamation issued as requested; said proclamation to be a joint one with the Township of Stamford, Village of Chippawa and Township of Willoughby. No. 333 - Niagara Falls Curling Club Limited - requesting advice as to those planning t~ ~t~ ~'~t'~[~i~atch ~i~tbe City Council and Township of Stamford Council on October 2Orb. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Swayzc and Aid. McCallurn that the conm~unication be received and filed and as many as possible attend. All I,~cmbers of Council with the exception of Aid. White indicated their intention to be present. No. 334 - General Chairman_,_ _E_ducat,ion Week - requesting proclamation of Education Week of November 6th. to 12th. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Aid.Gregory that the conununication be received and filed and proclamation issued. No.. 335 - St. Patrick's C.W.L. - invitation to Annual IIarvc~t Dinner - October 3Oth. ORDERED on the motion of Ald.~orton and Aid. Swayze that the invitation be received, accepted and as many as possible artcud. banner acro~.q Victoria ~'~,cn~c~' if~b,~ '~'~ r i' .... - r~qucstLn~ pcrn',is!zim~ to duction of South Pacific. ORDERED on the motion of .'.ld. Yc'lLintey and AId. that ~'he coLmmnicaCioa be received and filed and -or iss~on granted, subject to approval of Local ilydro Cormfission. My. 337 - Greater :':~a"ara United Ap,}cal ' aP~Yeci~tion C - Aid. Nattin sad Aid. Swa~ze that the co~:m~unication be received sad filed. No. 3~3 ' Canadian l'7atioua] R:tilwav~ - enclos~a,j pl.nn for im~d :~v,'~j]abl<, on the north side of P-' ,.. ' - - tbc cos~Juuication be received and tabled for a further report of the City ?!,:nagcr. [;EE_ Report :io. 23Z. No. 339 - ::ia,,ara Falls and Discrick Lobour Com~cil - 'equcst/~g council to motion of A~d. Norton cud Aid. llcCallum that ?k'. -';rthur toed be allorcd co appak to and advised that a similar request is being presented to the Stamford C,~uncil to-night. He stated that the people sbould be given a voice in this matter and it is for thi:~ reason Chat Council is being requested to submit the question to the electors. ORDERED on the motion of Aid, Morton and Aid. liartin that the co=mmnication be received and tabled for one week for further study by Council. :i RJPORT__S T~,c_ iolloi&ng Kcp+ol'Ls~czr_o p~n2sap~c~;. No. 282 ' }!r-°P~eKtY- C°mjl!i-tt-e~c - recommending that Gladstone Avenue south of Peer St. be closed sod land conveyed to the H.E.P.C. of Ontario, who xzill in turn convey the most northerly 200 feet to r.W, and Mrs. Norton and Ald. Gregory that the report Christopher. ORDERED on the motion or'Aid. be received and adopted and the application be grauted, x~itb tile provision titat a covenant be included in the agreement to tile effect titat Mr. and Mrs. Christopher will not be landlocked at any time. SEE Conmluuication leo 397 t dge Street, wb~cb tbc Raih~ay ~roposes to sell. ORDER~ t fo o Br Y and Aid. G~ooor} tbat the report be received cud tab d m for submission of a further report by the City lieusEer. No. 284 - Property Committee _ recommending that Couucil communicate ~qlth Police Conmlission i'~qu~)~tin~'~hi'iii'e licenee Co operate a junk yard at722A Bridge be cancelled and nee renewed in ~be future. ORDERED on the roelieu of .lid. 1,lottea and Ald. Bwayze that the report be received and adopted. -',ld. Martin expressed the hope that the Police Commission would see Co it that the operation at the Bridge Street address wore discontinued and possibly cansider similar action at another such yard in operation on Stauley St. soutb of Robinson I~o. 285 - City Manager - referring to 27Cb. Aunual Convention of Canadieu Institute on Sewage aud~S'h'fii~a}XB~o be bold at the Sheraton-/h-ocl~ llvtel, October 241h. to 261b. and suggestlug arrangements be made for Council's attendm~ce at diunor at 7 p.m, l'londay and a~ 7 p.m. Tuesday for the banquet; and ~hat council me~ting be held at 4 p.m. Monday afteruoon. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Heroin and Ald. Mortou that the report be received and adopted. SEE Resolu lion No. 116 No. 286 - C~qlerk - recommending issuance of licenoes. ORDERED on the motio.u of AId. McKinley a~d. Gregory that the report be received mid adopted and licenoes issued accordingly. I'JIJCEL_LANEOUS Ald, Martin referred to the unsatisfactory condition of the right-of-way of the New York Central on Victoria Avenue at the centre and was of the opinion that some action should be taken to cleml up this area, possibly as a winter works project. llis Worship the bIayor favoured time widening of Ferry St. also as a winter works project during wbich more labour work could be done and less material costs. It was then moved by Ald. Martin, seconded by Ald. SLayze that tile City of Niagara Falls and tile New York Central take action to beautify the right-of-way at the centre and also that the widening of Ferry St. be considered as a winter works project. Carried Unanimously. Following full discussion, the Mayor advised he would arrange with tile Cyanamid Plant for a tour of. the plant at 5 p.m. on October 28th. or 4 p.m. on October 27th. November 1st. was set as a tentative date for a joint meeting of the area councils. RESOLUTION TIle following Resolution was passed; No. 116 - HA2R+_TIN -MO_R_T_ON - RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of Council be held on 14o~da~,~bct~ber 24th. con~nencing at 4,15 p,m. and tile Seal of tile Corporation be bereto affixed. - Carried Unanimously_. Council adjourned to tile Finance Hcetiag on tile motion of Aid. Majtin and Aid. McKinley. READ A~D ADOPTED, 24th. October, 1960. The Cjty Manager's report on the applic:lt ion of Canadg:!n Corps A:;sociation for a building permit to erect a slnall addition to die old Btll Telephone Compaoy building at 1633 Victoria Avenue, at an estimated cost of $300. was pre~;ented for consideration. ORDERED on tile motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid, liartin that the report be received aad adopted and permit issued. TIle Conlmittcc arose and reported to Council oe the :notion of AId. Hartin and Aht. McC a 11 u..nu READ A?D ADOPTED, 24th. October, 1960. Chairman of Pinante, Mayor COUNCIL NEETINS 17th.Oc'tobcr,1960. ' 'FIle Connnittce re-assembled at tile close of tile regular Council and Finance 1.1eetinga fro: tile purpose of passing the by~law ~.:bich covered tile accounts apllroved by tile Conm~ittee. All Members of Council were present. FINANCE 1,~ETING Council Chamber, 17th .October, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on October 17th, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which bad been properly certified and placed before tbem. All Members of tile Conmlittee were present. Ald. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $60,934.38 %4ere approved by the Committee. ' The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Martin. The Revenue and Expenditure Statement for the period ending September 30th. 1960 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Aid. Martin that the Statement be received and tabled for one week for the perusal of Council. BY-LAW TIle followin~ }X-law ~Ca_s_p!p_sse4; No, 5939 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on tile motion of Aid. liartin and Aid, Swayze that AId. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing tile by-lal: and tile by-law be given tile first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Norton and Aid. l':hite that I',ule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Conncil be temporarily suspended and tile by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unasimously, Third Reading - AId. Morton and AId. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. At this' time, tile City 1.1ariaCur reported verbally concerning tile proposed construction of a motel at 1706 Ferry Street, owned by Messrs. i':bitc, and advised that application has been made to tile Departmost of Travel and Publicity for tile necessary government permit; the Department has advised Mr. White by letter that it will be ,';atisfactory to proceed with the foundation ~.:ork providing the City of Niagara Falls is satisfied, TIle City Manager further advised that tile plans have been revised to meet tile approval of tile Department of Travel and Publicity, but tile City can't approve of a permit until such time as tile Department issues a permit, 'FIle City 1,1anagcr rcconmlended that permission bc grailted to Nr. Whfte to proceed with the excavation, construction of footings and the foundsties, to assist IllIll before tile inclement weather sets fn, ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton und AId. Swayzc that tile verbal report and reconmlendation of the City Manager be received and adopted. Carried, with Aid. Martin-contrary. Council adjourned to Confereace on the motion of Ald. McCallurn and Ald. HcKinlcy. AND ADOPTED~ 24th. October, 1960. Clerk ....... ,,&&A.a4ae CONFERENCE 17th.October,1960. The Conference Conunittcc of the City Council assembled at the close of tile regular Council and Finance Hcetings on lionday, October 17tb, 1960, All Nerobars of the Conmittcc were present. Ilia Worship, I, layor Miller, presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them~ the Committee adjourned on the motion of Aid. Swayze and AId. White. READ AN~ ADOPTED, 24th. October, 1960. Clerk · ~ ' Chairman. [[ REGULta I!EETI::G October, 1960. GrcgorF and _'.ld. McKinley. Laid over fron: ,rcvious mccti ~s; No. 197 -Countv Co-Ordinator - cnc!osing letter fror~ D,zputy Cc:nui.~ioncr for Ontario' ~-c a. D. >m:.:iliary Police. ORDERED on dm motiou of Aid. liartin and %ht. HcCallum that the coznnunication bc received and filed. D;EE ~omm~m,i ca.t,io No. 339 - Njagaya. Fa,lls 99d Di.stricC Labour Cou ~cil ' ORDERED on the motion of AId. Harti~'~h'd ~%!d, f/hi't'c - Quct~t~,on on flurid-U- perromance:; t bat ha,. comuuuication be received and tabled for one week for consideration by a full Council. No. 333 - Canadian National R ih,avs - coc]osing plan of land available on [be north side of Brid,jc btrcct'.+~REb bn hm motion of AId. White and Aid. Gregory that the communication be received and Cbe Question of acquirio5 title ~o the remainjn,j property of the C.N.R. on Cbe riorib side of Bridge Strect (e::cludin5 tbc subject of tbc Bridge Street Athletlc Grounds) be referred to the rc'~rcsentatives of the City of Niagara Falls on the Urban Rcucwal Conmffttee of the ~ ~ n3 Board for considcratioe. ~l'1)1 Coc,munication .341 . DE__E_ P,~.t~_o_r_t' Nu~!b_ey' 3~.7. Tile followinJ~ Conmlunications were prese lted; No. 340 - Board of Police Conm~issioners - advising of opinion that the e.stablj_%hment of an Auxiliary/~'ll~h'~al'c~', hniler ~be Emergency Ncasures Organizetien should not be considered until lcgislatioo is passed which would protect: the municipality aud the men serving such a Force. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Hartin and Ald.HcCallum tkat the conununication be received and filed. ~S~_ 9 °jTt~jl i Cj t~?Jh.197_t No. 341 - Niagara Falls Lions Clab - requestinG opportunity to discuss the subject of Bridge strL~t']~hi~l~' b{'bU~{ds"bl~'b the City of Niagara Fa]ls before any action is taken respecting the purchase of tile lands in qnestion. ORDERED on the motion of Ah[. White and Ald. Gregory that the conmmnication be received and tabled and arrangements be made for such a meeting with the whole Council to deal with this subject. SEE Report Number ~87 No. 342 - Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce ~ advising visit to Elmira, New York postponed ~i~i' ~illqt~h~'da't~'~Vob~'l~N~'v~er 9th. will be set. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Aid. Martin that the co~mnication be received and filed. No. 343 - lfl~lst~D}.~y99~_/~Kly~ _ requesting that section between Clifton Avenue and Park Street be included in the clean-up of the New York Central right-of-way. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Hartin and AId. McCallurn that the conmmnication be received and referred to the City Manager for inclusion in his report. No. 344 - Board of Police Comnissioners - matter of second hand liccnccs for 722A Bridge str~'~hhia~'~'e~Vlb~'on, will be dealt with at tile next Board meeting on November 8th. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. McKinley that the cmmuunlcation be received and filed. 'o 345 - Cyanamid of Canada - confirl!xiDg date a~d ti:'".k' ~,' forthcoming tour of the plant, 4.10 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26th. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. HcKinley and AId. Hartiu that the conm~unication be received and filed and all members of council if possible, attead. REPORTS Laid over from previous meetings; No. 283 - Pr~opg_r_tlCpmmi__t+tcg_ - reporting oo communication from C.N.R. respecting property on north side of Bridge St. which Railway proposes to sell. SEE Report No. 287. The following Reports were presented; No. 287 - City 1-1anager - recommending offer of Lions Club re purchase of property under leasc~ ~i~5' be referred to tbe Parks and Recreation Committee and that the question of acquiring title to tile ramining property be referred to tile representatives of the City on the Urban Renewal Cormnittce of the Planning Board for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. I~q~ite and Aid. Gregory that tile report be received and adopted and the City Manager arrange with tile Lions Club to meet with Council as a whole to deal with this subject. SEE Conmaunication 338. No. 288 - City Manager - advising of advice received from Dept. of Municipal Affairs re ~p~{~f~f~qinterworks Projects for a watermain and sewers, by the Provincial and Federal Governments. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Nartin and Aid'- Gregory that the report be received and .filed. -Ald. Morton arrived at the meeting - HISCELLANEOUS Following tile remarks of Ilis Worship Mayor bliller concerning a query by the Greater Niagara Transit Commissionand the possibility of Council permitting the placing of benches at some of the bus stops in the City, it was ordered on the motion of Aid. 1.!artin and AId. McKinley that the question of benches on the bus · route be referred to the Traffic Committee for study and tile submission of a report. l{is Uorship tile Mayor referred to discussion at the last Police Coum~ission meeting on the subject of large funeral processions and the escorting of tile same~ and requested tile Traffic Conm~ittee to study this subject. BY -LAWS The followinJ~-laws were presented; No. 5940 - To authorize tile construction of sewers on Ryerson Crescent, Clifton Avenue and Simcoe Street and a watermain on North Street. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Hartin and AId. Gregory that Aid. NcKinley. be granted the privilege of introducing tile by-law and tile by-law be read tile first time. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. McCallum that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be ' given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. No. 5941 - To close and sell all that portion of Gladstone Avenue south of Peer Street, according to Plan No. 12, registered for the Village of Niagara Falls. ORDERED on tile motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. Morton that AId, McCallum be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-lm~ be given the first reading. ~ Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on tile motion of Aid. McCallum and Ald. Martin that Rule 36 (2) of the Standin~ Rules ~f Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. 595 Council adjourned to the Finaece .~,!cctinS on the ~lotion of Aid, NcKinlcy and Ald, 1.IcC a 1 lun~. READ A?D ADOPTED, 31st. October, 1960. FIL'A.~ICE i[EETING Council Char~bcr, 24th .October, 1960. , The Finance NeetinS was held on Oct'ober 24tb, ]960, for the, purpo,:c of approvinz and also passing the various accounts ubich had been pr,~pcrl7 ccrtificd and placed before them. All lietubers of the Committee were present, xJith the c::ccption of Aid. Swayze, Aid. Norton, Chairmac of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted iq the an~ount of $110,916.01 were approvcd b':- the Conm~ittec. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherui~:e dealt Lith, were ordered placed in the Money By-la~: for prcsentatiou to the Council oq the lnotion of Ald. McKinley and AId, HcCallunL The Revenue and Expenditure Statement for tile period ending ,qcptember 3[)th~ 1960, laid over from the previous nicering, ~,:as again presented for consideration, ORDERED on tile n:otion of Aid. Hartiu and Aid. Gregory that the report be received and filed. The Conmlittce arose and reported to Council on the motion of Aid. I-!cCallum and .lid. Gregory. READ ADD ADOPTED~ 31st. October, 1960. Chairman of Finance COUNCIL HEETII':G Couecil Chamber, 24th.October,1960. The Conm!ittee re-assembled at the close of the regular C,,uncil and Finance liestings for the purpose of passiug tim by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Conmittee, All Hembers of Council Lore present, with the exception of Aid· Stayze. B Y - L AI,~ The followin2-1ax, was 3assedj= No. 5942 - To provide monies for geucral purposes. ORDERED on the motioo of AId. Hartin and Ald. Gregory that Ald.Horton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-lay: and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED os the motfoe of Aid. !forton and AId. liartin that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. I.Iorton and AId. Martin - Carried Unanimously. Couecil adjourned to Conference on the motion of Aid, Hartin and Aid. Gregory. READ AID ADOPTED, 31st. October, 1960. C 01.~ E R E NC E Council Chamber, 24th .October, 1960. The Coufercncc Cor, mdttee of the City Council assembled at the close of tim regular Council and Finance Meetings on Henday, October 24th, 1960· All lietubers of the Committee were present, with the exception of Aid. ~wayze. Ilia Worship, llayor Miller, presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Coi~tittcc adjourned on the motion of AId. HcKinlcy and Aid. Gregory. READ A~D ADOPTED, 31st. October, 1960. Clerk · ' ~ Chairmau/ COURT OF REVISION Conncil Cha.mbcr, 25th October, 1960. The Court of Revision on the Assessment Roll con~menced stirring _~t 10:00 A.I!., ~uesday, October 25th, 1960, and held an adjourned sittiDg on Tuesday, November !st~ 1960~ at ~hich the following action was taken upon the respective appeals: Members present: Albert Benson, Chairman, D.E. Calvert, John T, Clement. Roll Poll No. N!._ ~A_o_ne_ll_ant Re~sp_ec~=inE D_ec.i_s_~on of Court 177 1 A. Amzdio 83 Terrace Ave. Dismissed 190 322 622 643A 695 William Booth for 176 Terrace Ave. A. & W. Venderslius . Dismissed 2 M. k~assolin 2 M. Szymaszek 445 Buttrey St. 121 t,Mir Ave. Dismissed Building assessment reduced ~70.CO 3 HoS. Carson 382 Bridge St, 3 W.S, Stevens 549 Cataract Ave, 3 R.F. Zimmerman for . 425 Park St. ~ry News ~til,:tin~ r2duced to $7,500.00 - ~A, 340. reduction Conmtercial assessn!ent on building reduced 5~.- $520.00 Al!owc4 732 3 R.F. Zinm~ernk~n 4~2 Park Street Allowed 744 t793 3 Tavistock Holdings Ltd, 387-389 Queen 4 Logan & Knight for 632 Bridge St., J. & H, Capek Dishissed Dismissed 875-77 4 R. Phemister for Clendening Estate 637-615 Queen St, Dismissed 1922 1986 20~-2 2029-1 9 Emma Moore 9 9 Broderick & Burnett for Ella Brmm Broderick & Bernett for Ella Brovm 239 Huron St, 170 Queen St. 671 River Road Dismissed Building Assessment reduced $330.00 Comnercial and Residential Assessment to be adjusted 9 W.S. ~rtin 520 Queen St, Dismissed 2132 10 2135 10 2~77 10 2454 12 R.F, Zimerman for ~s, N, Wolf Mrs, Alice Slack . R, ~dia Leslie A, Krieg 835 Erie Ave, Allowed 834 Erie Ave, Dismissed 848 Ontario Ave, Building Assesshunt reduced $280,00 908 St, Lawrence Ave, Building Assessment reduced $50o.00 2547 13 R.F. Zinmerman 869 Morrison St, Allowed ~537 13 A, & E, Berlingeri 2723 14 R,E, Reid 3~7- 18 L, Hyatt for F~tss S. Crysler 938-940 Huron St, 1058 Huron St, 1109 River Road Dismissed Dismissed Dismissed Roll Poll No._ ~ 3659-60 19 3661 19 2~3_25x 22 A4S5 25 4730 26 4754 26 4864 27 4916 27 5193-94 28 A_~llant Broderick & Burnett for Ella Brown Broderick &Burnett for ELla Brolm John Vandersluys Ethel Harriman G. Fonseca Frank Martone A. Morinella J. Gualtieri La~rsh & LaMarsh for G. Spironello & N. Bellio 5383 29 Jeanie ~nson 6094-95 33 W.S. Stevens 6403 34 H. & C. Perron 7248 D9 O. Perry 7296 40 Jams Drotos Re_Ep_q~ctin~/E River Road Decision of Court Dismissed River Road Dismissed · , 11l~-46 Victoria Ave, Dismissed 980 Jepson St. 1204 Jepson St. 1177 Rosedale Dr. (1249 Heywood Ave. (l148McRae St. 1425 Victoria Ave. 1581 Victoria Ave. 1769 Ferry St. 2019 Lundyts Lane 2278 Orchard Ave. · 2OLd. Culp St. Dismissed Dismissed Dismissed Increased by $60.00 Assessor to correct Reduced by $90.00 Dismissed . Dismissed Dismissed . Dismissed Building increased $30.00 Dismissed · Business Assessment Appeals 811B 29 Fartin, Calvert,Bates 1013-1017 Cer~re St. Withdrawn & Sheppard for F.,R., M., & B. }~aller School_~ 321 2 Niagara Falls Separate lJ~7 BattreySt. Allowed School Board 489 2 do 93 l~ir Ave. Allowed 1057 5 do 293 Second Ave. Allowed 1092 · 5 do 428 Third A~. Allowed 1273 6 do 440 Fourth Ave. · Allowed 1518 7 do 454 Sixth Ave. Allowed 1544 7 do · 368 Stanley Ave. Allowed 2100 l0 do 297 Ellis S~. Allowed 2133 l0 do ' 829 Erie A~e. Allowed 2175 l0 do 840 Ontario Ave. Allowed 2137 10 do 349 Hanan Place Allowed 2209-10 lO do · 535 Simcoe St. Allowed 2238 10 do 904WellandAve. Allowed 2981 16 do 1361 Cedar St. Allowed 3232 17 , do 889 Sixth Ave. Allowed 3349 18 do 1379 Ontario Ave. Allowed 3436 18 do '1023 River Road Allowed 3758 20 · do 629 ArnnurySt. Allowed ~271 23 do 1480 Victoria Ave, Allowed 5059 28 do 879 Kitchener St. Allowed 5237 29 do 1632 Ellen Ave. Allowed 5262 29 do 1715 Ellen Ave. Allowed 6055 32 do 1818. Temperance Ave. Allowed 6509 35 do - 2195 Buchanan Ave. Allowed 67~8 36 do 1739 Peer St. Allowed 7358 40 do 2174 Drummond Road Allowed Ii Roll Poll N°!gl_ ]JP_._ App_e_l~l_an~t Respectin~ School _Suo~ppprt (cont.) 6613 35 Niagara Falls Separate 1962 Stanley Ave. 6764 3_6 School Board 1943 Stanley Ave. 6689 36 do 1756' Ferry St. Al!owed Allowed Dismissed 958 5 R.F. Zinm~ernuan 1788 8 do 2682 14 do 5357 29 do i5357 29 do 5353 29 do 5354 29. do 5635 31 do 6045 32 do 525 First Ave. Allowed 1367 Fim St. Allowed 766 Fourth Ave. Allcw~l 1725-9 Victoria Ave. kllowed 1725-9 Victoria Ave. Allowed 1769-71 Victoria Ave. Allowed 1769-71 Victoria Ave. Allowed 1701-O5 Buchanan Ave. Allowed 1674 Temperance Ave. Allowed Business Assessme~nt~_Apt~_als under Section 35 1 R.F. Zinm~erman 323 1 do 392 do 393 3 do El22 3 do m.6s 3 do B180B 3 do 3205 3 do 3276 4 do IB284 ~ do B341A 5 do 3351 5 do 3364 6 do 3393 9, do B~30 9, do T. C~lindo 343 Ferguson St. K. Herdy 15 River Road Allowed Abatement - ~14.68 Allowed Refund - 35.95 Robertson Yates Corp. Allovid 190 Bridge St. Abatement - $107.84 Harry }~nos 226-236 Bridge St. Allow~t Abatement - $70.81 J.S. Graham Co. (Can.) Ltd. 630 Clifton Ave. Allowed Abatement - $218.96 Niagara Paper Box Co. Ltd. 190 Park St. Allowed Refund - $194.38 Wm, G. Overs 437 Queen St. Under~od Ltd. 628 Ontario Ave. Annie Casement 615 Queen St. Allowed Abatement - $41.48 Allowed Abatement - $102.94 Allowed Abatement - ~16.86 Chas. Campagna 583 Queen St. Sun Oil Co. Ltd. 957 Bridge St. Allowed Abatement - $106.66 Allowed Abatement - $28.26 W.J. Ball 551 Victoria Ave. William' Bicon 280 Fourth Ave. Dr. ElliSham 461 Huron St. Nontreal ~hoe Stores Ltd. 436-38 Queen St. Allowed Abatement - $64.26 Allowed Abatement - $78,54" Allowed Abatement - $18.75 Allowed Abatement - $85,68 Roll Poll N_~o_ N~o_ Appellant Resnecting Bcsiness Assessment Apt~als Under Section 12] (cent.) B437 9 R.F. Zin~nerman ~tual Life Assurance Company of Canada 668 St. Clalr Ave. B446 9 do Brinks Express Co. 546 Queen St. B492 ll do Francis ~raldo · 578 Queen St. B495 ll J.A. Cllmenhage. 588 Queen St. B527 11 R.F. Zinmerman George Simpson 738 Valleyway D538 12 do rxcd Farker (See Page 591) 880 Victoria Ave. B580 13 do Dennis C. Stencell 931-37 Victoria Ave. B56AA, B 13 do Galloway & Griffiths Ltd. S.E. side Valleyway B63~A, B 19 - do Fallsway Hotel Ltd. 946 Clifton Hill B686 21 do G. Hutchinson 1157 McGlashan Cres. B750 24, do Matthews & Matthews 1257 Victoria Ave. B792 28 do John Fortinn 1433 MacDenald Ave. B802 29 do Combined Developments L~d~ · 1037 Centre St. B803 29 do P. Finella · 1039 Centre St. BS93A 30 do Spencer Supports (Can.) Ltd. 1700 Lewis Ave. B918 31, do . Carland Niagara Ltd. 1375 Ferry St. B920 31 do . Duo-Temp Niagara Ltd. 1365 Ferry St. B974 33 do Stamford Public Utilities. Conmlission 1855 Ferry St. B97~A 33 do H.E. Elliott 1857 Ferry St. B996 34 do W. Calvert 1991 LuMy~s Lane B998 34 do M. Manechello 1979 Lundy's Lane Decision of Court Allowed Abatement - $211.08 Allowed Refund - $71.40 Allowed · ~ Abatement - $58.O1 Dismissed All owed Abatement - $12.84 Allowod Abatemexr~ $76.36 Allowed Abatement - $25.49 Allowed · Refund - $13.09 Allowed Abatement - $12~.36 Allowed Abatement - $63.82 Allowed Abatement - $35.7~ Allowed Abatement - $18.34 Allowed Abatement - $20.35 Allowed Abatement - $2~.39 Allowed Abatement - $794.78 Allowed Abatement - $145.29 Allowed Abatement - $21.72 Refund - $5.55 Allowed Refund ~ $63.96 Allowed Refund - $53.80 Allowed Abatement - $16.6~ Allowed Abatement - $23.80 B1046 s1069 $1080 Roll Poll No. No. Anne ~ lant Business Assessment Aoneals Under Section 12~ (cent.) B1031 35 R.F. Zixmerman O~Ka 1450 Ferm- St. 36 do Frank Navy 1500 Ferry St. 36 do Peter Kares 18~6 Main St. 36 do do do do do do i! Bll38 38 BltA5 38 B11654 38 B102 a B558 12 Capitol Collection Service 1916 Main St. J. L~cciaPone 1986 Lundy~s Lane Sw~tson Indnstries 20A3 Main St. W.L. Houck Estate 1893 Najn St. W, Phillips 304 Brid~e Street Fred Parker 880 Victoria Ave. Real ProJ~erty Appeals under Section2 162x 1 R.F. Zinm~erman K. Heady 15 River Road 15 - 19 1 L.K. & George Hughes 399 Buttrey Street 622x 3 R.F. Zimmelmnn Horace Carson 382 Bridge St. 668 3 R.F. Zimmerman l~n~ Buckley 547 Erie Avenue 3 R.F. Zimmernan Martin, Calvert, Bates & Sheppard 406-10 Park St. j728 .881 4 R.F. Zimmerman 883-1 12A] to 1261 1407 R.F. Zimmermn Robert Sentineal Elizabeth Somerville Sndth Bros. Const. Ltd. 591 Queen St. Nrs. M. Campagna 581-583 Queen St. 280 Fourth Avenue Phyllis Owen 1448 Hamilton St. .Deqi~sjp_i~ pf_ A!]owed Abateme,l ~ $25.59 Allowed Abatement - ~!08,72 Allow{~ Abatement - ~95.98 Allowed Abatement - 533.47 Allowed Abatement - ~2!.82 Allowed Abatement - ~j49.09 Allowed Abatement - ~14.28 Allowed Abatement - A ] ]. o wed Abatement - Y'~114.84 Allowed Refu~ - $03 On Allowed Refund - $103.O8 Allowed Abatement - $28t.79 Allowed Refuai - 536.50 Allowed Abatement - $104.43 Allowed Refuel - ~39.93 Allowed Re~urfi - $96.24 Allowed Refund - $77.35 Allowed Abatement , $58.56 Roll 1547 1813 2123 to 2L~6 2238 2308 27ol 3494 3496 Poll 7 8 1,o 10 11 19' 3565 19 3770 20 3891x 21 3986 21 4126 22 4185 23 4392x 24 5193-94 28 5228 29 5229 57324 31 5786 31 5986 32 639o 6572 6572x A~pellant Elizabeth Somervill~ R.F. Zin~erman l~rtin, Calvert, Batks & Shoppard H.F, Zirmnerman do do do . do do do do Dorothy Cavers R,F. Zimmerman do Ronald Cupoto LaFarsh & La~hrsh R.F. Zinmerman Hermes Club of Niagara Falls R,F, Zinmerman do .Logan &Knight R.F. Zimmerman Phyllis ~en 406 Stanley Ave. David Crowe 589 Homewood Ave. Decisio_n o~f Cou~_ Dismissed Allowed Abatement - $73.55 Stein & Zuker 488 Ellis St. Allowed Abatement - $587.72 Refund - $56.77 F. Cicciarelli Allowed 904 Welland Ave. R~fUnd=' - $1.48 ~L~s. W. Shields 578 Queen St. Allowed Refund - $32.13 J.R. Walker Estate 737 Fourth Ave. C.I. Burland properties Ltd. 943 Clil~ton Hill Fallsway Hotel Ltd. 946 Clifton Hill Allowed Refund - $79.26 Allm~d Refund - $611.66 Allowed Abatement - $496,24 Abatement - $124.35 Ralph Salfi 1583 Ontario Ave. Allowed Abatement - $124.43 1.~s. Peter Fisher 635 Jepson St. Allowed Refund - $4.98 Grace Hutchinson Allowed 1157 McGlashan Cres. HeftAnd - $19.62 1156 St. Lawrence Ave. Dismissed W.J. & ~.~riel McBurneyAllowed 1154 Victoria Ave. Refund - $72.50 [~lah Bessey Allowed 674 Eastwood Cres. Abatement - $7.19 1255-59 Victoria Ave. Allowed Refund - $57.03 G. Spironello & N. Bellio 1~25 Victoria Ave. Allowed Abatement - $82.50 Smith Bros. Const. Co. Ltd. 1740 Ellen Ave. Allowed Refund -.$247,74 1070 Magdalen St. Dismissed Alan~ Mgtel Ltd. 1929 Victoria Ave. Mid-*o~ Bowling Ltd. 1662 Spring St. E. Badovinac 2203-2199 Lundy~s L. J, Riopel 1342 Ferry St, Allowed Aba~ement - $329.03 Allowed RefUnd - $21,58 Allowed Abatement - $94.84 Allowed Abatement - $1,89 I Roll 6585 67~ 6736-38 7075 Poll 35 R.F. Zinm~ernan 36 A. Tazio 36 R.F. Zi~ern,an 38 do ~ p ioe_c ~ i nE D. & S. D~more 1506 Robinscn St. 1739 Peer St. Nisener Estate 2006 I,~in St. James Barr 1980 Lundy~s Lane pppision of ~o~rt Allowed Refurfi - $9.~O Dismissed Allowed Abatement - ~690.14 Allowed Hefund - ~35,70 ' ~Eus~iD. eS.s_ -__A. fy!ay_s. 607 6O9 H. Dickson do Harry }.~nos 226 Bridge St. W~lljam Phillips 304 Bridge St. A1]owed Abatement - $40.34 Allowed Abatement - C~6.37 612 do E. Bertoja 370 Bridge St. Allowed Abatement - S16.39 628 do M. Jackson 1027-9 Centre St. Allowed Abatement - $59.62 632 do J.S. Graham CO, 6~0 Clifton Ave. Allowed Abatement - ~73.01 651 do Norman Johnson 1500 Ferry St. Allowed Abatement - 8169.27 669 do Hugh Lynett 2062 Main St. Allowed Abatement - $135.91 679 '. do Chas. Lavey 639 Ontario Ave. Allowed Abatement - $L~2,84 689 do Chas. Lavey 391 Queen St. Allowed Abatement - $108.15 693 do John Warden 614 Queen St, Allowed Abatement - $96.14 694 do Mary Zulich 615 Queen St. Allowed Abatement - $100.O8 7O8 do C. Mancuso Allowed 929-933 St. Clair Ave. Abatement - $8.79 I718 72~ - do Fred Parker 880 Victoria Ave. Groombridge & Lawson 994 Victoria Ave. Allowed Abatement - $42.48 illowed Abatement - $40,64 The Court then adjourned. SUP~ARY OF ACTION TAKEN BY TI~E COURT Building Assessment Reduced '.6, 040.00 Certified Correct, Secretary Chairman FIFTY FIFTit MEETING ~,EGULAR 1.1EETIh~G Council Chamber, 31s t .October, 1960 · Pursuant to adjournment,' Council met at 7.30 p.m. on lionday, October 31st. 196D, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. ,ill Members of Council were proDent. The Council, having received and read the minutes the prc~ious meeting, adopted these on the motion of .lid. Morton and Ald. Gregory. CO1,R,IUNICATIONS The follov:ing Conmunications l.:crc presented; No. 346 - W'. Slovak - confirming that reprcseatatives of the Lions Club of Niagara Falls will attend the Council Meeting bctwcee 8.00 and 8.30 p.m. on November 7th. to discuss Bridge Street property b~ing offered for sale by the C.N.R. ORDERED on the motion ~f Aid. Martin and Aid. Swayze that the conmunication be received and filed. No. 347 _ G~reater Nia~r_Jnj~la~bj}-.~'i.~o~rcj - advising that November 23rd. will be the date on which a visit will be made to Elmira, New York~ to study their method of traffic control. ORDERED on the motfen of Ald. 14orton and AId. Gregory that the co~munication be rcceiv'ed and filed. No. 348 - Greater Nia,gara Chambe~ ~f ~mmJ~F~ -' Tourist Seminar to be held on November 30th. at Park Hotel. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Aid. Morton that the conm~unication be received and any member of Council desiring to attend, notify th~ City Clerk in order that the registration may be taken care No. 349 - Q~timist Club - requesting proclamation of Youth Appreciation Week, November 14th. to 20th. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the conmu~ication be received and fi'led and proclamation issued as requested. No. 350 - ~clland C__on~' Em~r~_enc~v~Measurc~_D,qmmission - Orientation Seminar to be held in St.Catharines, November 9th. and 10th. ORDERED on tile motion of Aid. Morton and Ald, Martin tbat the communication be received and filed and the Welfare Administrator and City Engineer, along with any other Official the City Manager may deem necessary, arrange to attend this Seminar. - Ald.,McKinley arrived at the meeting - No, 351 - It. A. ~o~R - complaining about refusal of Assessment Office to divulge information on their records concerning Coramercial or Industrial assessments. ORDERED o~ the motion of Aid. Swayze~ and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and tabled for one week pending submission of a report by the City Manager. The City Manager at this time expressed the opinion that it should be stated here and now tha~ the actions of the AssesSment Office were strictly according to law. No. 352 - CoJ~jt~of Peel - resolution requesting additional grants for hospital conscructidn from the Dominion ahd Provincial Governments. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Aid. Swayze that the resolution be received and tabled for one week pending a report from the City Manager~ Clerk and Mayor. No. 353 - ~. A. Dcsormeaux - requesting permission to rent the Bridge Street Athletic grounds for the purpose of selling Christmas trees. Dn the motion of Ald. White and Ald. Gregory the applicant was permitted to speak to Council. Mr. Desor- 'meaux reiterated his desire to sell Christmas trees on the lands in question. The City Clerk then read a report of the Parks and Recreation Comuittee, dated March 14th. which was adobted by Council~ which recentended that no Christmas trees be sol~ on any athletic fields under the control of the City of Niagara Falls from this date. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, Martin and Ald. McKinley that the com- munication be received and filed and p~rmission be not granted. Gabtied with Ald. McCallum-opposed. CO~E'R!NICA'FION L~a~cl'-°)'~L-~r°I~! ctI~Kev_i°_~ls _mee. t,i~g; No. 339 - 7;iagara Falls and District L;~bour Counci _ submit to - . . faYour of he C~tv nf Niapara Fa~ls sc'.ckin~. lc'c~slaclon to legalize th,~ sboL,]pg of e ~luc¢o~.} at the next municipa] ele:q: on the ruestien ~ "~"u "u motion pictures aud the Performance of concerts a~]c] pl:~y:; in thee[ rrs on ~;unday?' Oe the motion of '~ld. according- t'o his iPformation, ~f ctors .fL~,lkc~ ?amc, d the r'unic~'~ali~ c~ ,,,~, .'.'~]t from ~b,, Premier of OnCa,-io It was moved bj. ,ld. McKinley and :'~<'oadcd by ,,ld. leo}slot~on k'ould be puC through at Queens p~rk;°be sCat<,~} '~l>~t 'hY.' fayour, then MdrLin tIla~ thc communication be received and filed amy th<, request be not l;rantcd. This motion was lost by a vote of 5 to 2. -'~ by AId. Gregory that the communication he received arid filed and tbc Ou~,sLion requested be submitted to the electors aL tile nc~;t municipal cle<'tion, ua~< carried, b, a vote SEE By-lcu~ 5945 '~ 'encoded --- , .... ,_. . .. REPORT ~j~e following Report uas Presented No. 289 - City Clerk - recommendin, issuance of ]icenc~.q. AId. bl,-I<i ~]~x' ~ nd 5X'ld. Horror tbat~the report be received ORDERED issued accordingly. and adopted and licenccs MISCELLANEOUS .Xld. HcCallum requested that aCcention be given to drive 'ays on the north side of Sunchef St, east of Hain St, ~,'hich have not been cohereted, indicating Lhat only three were conefeted a~d the others left in gravel. Pollowing Ald. T1cCallum's remarks concerning the possibi]]ty of supplyira; the public with a specdier method of entrance to the irene, the Chairman of Lhe ~reua and Recreation Committee, Aid. McKinley, advised that foliovinE observance by the City ~'1anagcr and himself of the entrance of patrons to the Arena at last Friday's hockey game, it was unanimously agreed that two additional turnstiles would be inmediately procured to assist in speeding up the entry into the arena. RESOLUTIONS The foliowine Rcsolutiols were passed; No. 117 - SWAYZE - MORTON - REcOLVED that Worship '' · " a message of sympathy on behalf of His the Mayor and ~iembers of Council~ be forwarded to Cbe family of the ]aCe l.lr. Samuel Kennedy, highly esteemed citizen and one of the oldest residents of Niagara Falls, whose death occurred recently; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. No. 118 - DbXRTIN - GREGORy _ RESOLVED that a "~rr'i~{ Pn~Ul'nP~{lY& Worship Che'~[fa~i7 hind' ~l~i~ffer~ of oouncil be message of s>m~pathy on behalf of His .... , forwarded to Che family of the late Mr. Crank Frcmlin, one of the leaders of the Boy Scout movement and an outsCantling citizeu, whose death occurred recently; and the Seal of the Corporation be bereco affixed. Carried Unanimously. No 119 - MORTON - SWAYZE - RESOLVED that a message of synlpathy oil behalf of Dis Worship tb~'~k();otf~h~ }'lh~ibers of Council be forwarded to the family of the late Mr, John II. L~ ~dsay highly eskeemed resident, bosinessman and sports enthusiast, whose death occurred recently; and the Seal of the Corporation be herato affixed. BY-LAW TIle following By-law was passed; No. 5943 - To appoint Deputy Returoing Officers, Poll Clerics and Polling Places for the Municipal Election ill December, 1960, for the year 1961. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. McCallurn that Aid. Martin be granted tbe privilege of introducing the by-lay; and the by-law be given the first rcadiug in preamble form only -Carricd Unanimously. ORDERED on the motioo of AId, Martin and Ald. White that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and tile b/-law be given tbe second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. G~-egory and Aid. Morton - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourued to the Finance Meeting on tile motion of Ald. McKinley and AId. McCallura. READ Ah~)ADOPTED, 7tb. November, 1960. TIle City Managcr's report on the applicati{!n of llawkins' Drug 1080 Victoria Avenue, for permission to erect ae illuminated facet sign, at an estimated cost of $1,300. was presented for con:;jderation, ORDERED on the n~otion of Hayor l:iller and Aid. Swayzc uhat tbc report be received and adopted and permit issued. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Aid. !.~.cCalluiu and Aid. Swayze. READ AX~ ADOPTED, 7th. Movetuber, 1960. Clerk - FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 31st .October,1960. Tbc Finance Meeting was held on October 31st, 1960, for tim purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Conunittee were present. Aid. Morton, Chairman of Fiuance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in tile amount of $34,002.40 were approved by' tile Cosmittec. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in tile Money By-law for presentation to the Gouneil on tile motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. McKinley, llis Norship the Mayor referred to a communication he had received from Mr. llorace C. Logan, who has been supervising basketball teams in this area for a number of years and who has now advised that it is tile intention to name the team 'Niagara Falls Seniors' hut that financial assistance will not be forthcoming from former sources and that a contribution from the City of Niagara Falls would be of great help, possibly in the amount of $100. ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Miller and Ald. Swayze tbat the request be referred to the Chairman of Finance for consider- ation, Carried, with Ald, Martin-contrary. COUNCIL MEETIEG gist, October, 1960. The Con~.~ittec re-assembled at thc close of tile regular Ccunci 1 and Finance Meetings for the purpose of passiog the by-law which covered the accouuts apFroved by the Con,anittec. All Members of Council were present. BY-LAW The followia~g__B);-la~.: wa§JLa~ss__e_d; No, 5944 - To provide monies for general purposes, ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and \ld. Martin that \ld. Morton be grauted the privilege of iutroducing the by-law and tbc by-law be given tile first reading. - Carried Unanimously, ORDERED on tile motion of AId. Morton and Aid, Gregory that Rule 36 (2) of tile Stauding Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given tile secoud reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading - Aid. Morton and Aid. McCallurn - Carried Unanimously. RESOLUTION The followingu_Rc__solution was ~; No. 120 -1,~_IB'r_I_N_?_ bjcC_A_LL. UM_-RESOLVED that Tuesday, December 27th, 1960 be and is hereby declared Boxing Day in tile City of Niagara Falls; and the Seal of tile Corpor- ation be hereto affixed. Carried UnaniulouslI_. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. McCallum. READ AND ADOPTED, 7th. November, 1960. Cleric COh~ERENCE Council Chamber, 3tstoOctober,1960. TIle Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Monday, October 31st, 1960. All Members of the Conanittee were present. Itis Worship, Mayor Miller, presided as Chairman. After consideration of tile items presented to them, the Committee adjourned on the motion of Ald. 1.Iorton and Ald. White. READ A~ ADOPTED, 7th. November, 1960. C ha irma n. FIFTY-SD[TH I'IEE'FI!,~G 7th .N,.vcn:ber, 1960. REGULAII 1.1EETI.hG t960, for the purpa!;e of con!iidering general bu~;~x,e::s :lnj fi:~ancc. ..ll ~,-lgi;ll~,,1-,i of previous: n:eetinS, adoptcd thor;e, as amended, on th:' mo.i m of ',~._{. ~.X.r'on nnd ,id. Swayze, fol]ou'in2 :he rc~:xarhs of AId. Gregory to the effect that ix, ?he ,"imxccs of of the :<iagarn Fa!l~z and District L.tbour C,~uncil had sl3of:,'n, uhr'n in r,'c~l.i~y the gent]omen who had addressed Council was I,%r. Doug. Walt:cr, llanaScr of tile Scnuca Theatre. CO]I~ .~UNICATIO::S Laid overt_frogs ~2_rc\,jp_ua~me__cc_ij)~J; No. 33~ - Canad~gp Na_ti_o~Jft! Rf~_i.h.:ay~ - ePclosi~g plan of lclnd tot sale on the north by the City, us8 to he discussed with the Niagara Fa!l~ Lions Club in Confererect. ORDERED on the so(ion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. eregory that the land on which buildings o~med by private individuals are erected, east of tl, e land leased at present by the City, should not be purchased by the City of Niagara Ca!Is at the present t:ime and the lessees of the Railway Company be permitted to deal xsith the Company as to the acquisition of the property. Carried Unauimously. pE~_ npppyF ~jmi~er 290. No. 351 - L?gan ap~ !inigh.t - complaining about the refusal of the A:;sessment Office ~o divulge information on their records concerning Commercial and IDdustria] assess- merits. Follo~:ing some discussion on the report submitted in connection uitb this matter, it was moved hy Aid. Martin, seconded by Ald. McCalltin that IIr. Zinm~erman be given the opportunity to express his views on the subject. Th~s motion carried with Aid. 1.1cKinley being opposed. The Assessor then explained his procedure and understauding as to requirements in such casts and foliowillS further discussion, it was ordered on the motion of Aid. Martin and Ald. S~'ayze that tile communication he received and filed and tile report of the City Manager be received and adopted wlth tile understanding that the Assessor would carry on as is customary and Hr. Lc,gan be notified as to his rights under law concerning information. Carried Unanimously. No. 352 - County of Peel - resolution requesting additional grants for hospital constructi~'n 'f~i~( [he'~minion and Provincial Governments, ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId. Gregory that tile report on this matter be received and adopted and the resolution be endorsed. SEE R~ort Number 2~9_2_. Tlje~_f. oj3pwi nB Coramunications were .~_esentedj I No, 354 - jFolii]pj!ip__C_l_er__k'- suggesting dates for next joint meeting of tile Councils, ORDERED on the motion of AId. Swayze and AId. Morton that the communication be received and filed and the meeting be held on November 16th. at 7.30 p.m. in tile City llall. Carried, with Aid.Gregory-contrary. Prior to this action, AId. Gregory moved that the meeting be bold 15th. of NoVember. There was no seconder to his motion. No. 355 -p_o}~p_~gw__q_n B__u~.i=nej_s_m_e_nJ_s' A_s~gcij_ti__o+n..- expressiug appreciation to the City Council, City Engineering Department and all others connected with the work ill renovating the road sod sidewalks along Queen Street. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Martin and AId. Swayze that tile conununication be received and filed and all those responsible for the l~ork per formed be made aware of the contents of this conmmnication. No. 356 - ~¢en Sound - resolution requesting increased Provincial grants to tile V.O.N, ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Swayze that tile resolution be received and tabled and the City Clerk be instructed to co~unicate with ~en Sound to ascertain what type of agreement is in force between the V,O,N. and the City of ~.~en Sound. No. 357 - Matthews and Matthews - requestiug inclusion of Lot 4, Plan 173, south side of Ferry gg~n an amenBinS by-law to permit Esquire Motel Limited to use this laud for motel purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. I, lcCallum and Aid. Morton that the conm}unication be received and referred to the Property Conmaittee for consideration and a report. h'o. 358 - Downtown Businessmen's Association - requesting contribution towards the installation of Queen St. Christmas lighting and decorations. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Gregory and Aid. Morton that the communication be received and filed and the request grauted as in the previous year. His Worship, Mayor Miller, requested the City Clerk to read a communi- cation which had been forwarded by Mr. C. J. Whitehead, contaiuing high praise and appreciation to the Police Department for their actions in apprehending the thieves who recently broke into his home, It was then ordered on the motion of Ald.Swayze and AId. McKinley that the information as contained in the conununication be received and conunendation be forwarded to the Police Commission and the lietubers of the Police Force. REPORTS TIle following Reports were presented; No. 290 - Urban Renewal Conmlittee - recommending that the land on tile north side of Bridge Street on which buildings owued by private individuals are erected, should not be purchased by the City of Niagara Falls at the present time and that lessees of the Railx~ay Company be permitted to' deal ~itb the Company as to acqnisition of the property. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. I4eKinley and Ald, Gregory that the report be received and adopted. SEE CoaDmunication 338 ~o, 291 - Ci~I MauaJJcr - recon~nendinz that Logan and Knight be advised that in future they ma.v bare access to such records of the Assessment Department as is permitted by the Statutes. ORDERED on the morTon of AId. [%artin and AId. Swavzc that the report be received and adopted with the understanding that tile Assessor'Lould carry on as is customary and Mr. Ll~gan be notified as to his rights under law concerning information. Carried Unauimously. S~EE Communication No.351. .No. 292 - tit_Jr l. Iana~er - reconanending that the resolntion of the Count}' of Peel that the Governments Be approached to increase the grants for capital expenditures for hospital construction, be endorsed. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. ~,:cKinley and AId. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. _SEE Conm~unication Eo.352. No. 293 - Pr~.r_t,3,~Co_~nittee - recomn~ending that an appraisal on the premises known as 551 Fourth Avenee be obtained from a local real estate firm and then the property be advertised for sale, snbject to a reserve bid. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Kinlay and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted. No. 294 - _Cit.~l l_,l_aRager' - reconmlending that Mr. H. Garrett and Mr. W. Mylchreest bc permitted to attend tile Traffic Control Course on November 23rd, 24th, a~d 25th. in Toronto. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. lbrton and Aid. Martin that the report be received and adopted. No. 295 ~ Ci_!gy [~la~na~ - requesting permission to attend the meeting of the Ontario Municipal Administrators~ Association in Toronto on Nove~nber 12th. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and AId. Swayze that the report be received and filed and permission granted as requested, , No. 296 ~ CijX Clerk ~ report on Conference held on October 31st. ORDERED on the motion of Aldo Swayze and Ald. McCallurn that the report be received and adopted. No. 297 - ~ Clerk - recommending issuanc~ of licenoes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that tile report be received and adopted and licenoes' issued accordingly. RESOLUTIOi: No. 121 - I;cCALLU!,'.. - Hartln - RESOLVED that a l!,c:;s,nge of sL'lzq~athy oo heha!f of !!is Worship the Ihyor and the City Council be foruarded to the faz~ily of the lace Walter 1-h;pha',b past president of the ~liagara Frontier llnmaue {. ocj.~ty~ and the Seal of the Corporation be berate affixed. QJyyj~d~rj~an~n!ous~Y., The follouing 337_!_~.~ 3.~s_.p_a_szedj No, 5945 - A by-law to provide for takiug the votes of the elector!; on the following Questiou: "Are you in fayoar of the City of ',%inSera F-dis qcehix~! legis- latio,3 to legal ize the showing of motion pj cturcs~ and the perfo:'mancc of concerts and plays in theatres on Souday?" ORDERED on tile motion of Ald. l.lartin and A]d..~'.cCnlhl:'! that Ahl. Crater:' be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law bc givcu the first reading. - Carried Uoanimously. ORDERED on the motiou of AId. Gregory and Ald, !'.often that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law~ os amended, to provide for the deletion of the words Pgbe City of IHagara IPaJ. Js scchh~%"~ wherever they appear in the by-law, be read the second time. - Carried, with AId. Hart~n aud AId. McKinley-contrary. Third Reading - Aid. Morton and AId, Gregory - Carried Pith AId. !!artin sod Aid. IqcKinlev-contrarv. Council adjourned to the Finance Meetiug on the motion of AId. %,!cKinley and Ald. Martin. READ AND ADOPTED, 14th · November, 1960. Clerk \ /. ~i,e,t ........... Ma~or I FINANCE MEETING 7th. November, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on November 7th, 1960, for tile purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present. Aid. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $74,070.75 were approved by tile Conmli t tee, The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, wore ordered placed In the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on tile motion of Aid,Martin and Ald. McKinley. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Aid. F. cKinley and Ald, Iiartiu. READ AR~ ADOrf£ED. 14th. November, 1960. " ...... :' Chairman of Finance. COUNCIL MEETI~iG Council Chamber, 7 th. November, 1960. Tile Con~nit~ce re-assembled at tile close of the regular Counc.!~ a:-d l'itLa'.]c( Uc. otings, for tile purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approvcd by the Committee. All Mei~bers of Council were present. BY-LAW The foliowinE By-law was passed; No. 5946 - to provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of A].d. Gregory and Aid. McCallurn that AId.Morton be granted tile privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. l, iorton and Aid. Gregory that Rule 36 (2) of the Scauding Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Ald, McCallurn - Carried Unanimously. VERBAL REPORT Aid. Martin, Chairman of the Equipment Conmittee, reported verbally advising that one of the tanks on the pumper at tile Centre Fire Hall was leaking and that the Conmlittee had received a quotation from Hcuser's Welding Works for repairs to tile tank at an estimated cost of $325. to $350. depending upon the work to be done. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. [~rtin and Ald. G~egory that the reconm~endation of tile Equipment Committee be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to the Confereuce on tile motion of Aid, Gregory and White, READ AND ADOPTED, 14th. Novembers 1960. CON~FERENCE Cvumcil Chamber, 7 th .Nt,vcmber, 1960. The Conference Connuittce of the City Council assembled at cite close of the regular Council and Finance Hcetings on Nonday, November 7tb, 1060, to meet with representative.~; of the Niagara Falls Lions Club. All Hembets of the Conm~ittce ~:erc present. His Worship~ Mayor Miller, presided as Chairmoo. After coe~.;ideratioa of the items under discussion, the Committee adjourned on tile motion of Ald. McCallurn and Aid. Martin. READ A}D ADOPTED, t4th. November, 1960. Cleric FIFTY-SEVENTIt MEETING REGULiR MEETING Council Chamber, 14 th. November, 1960. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on I4onday, November 14th, 1960, for the purpose of considdring general business and finance. All 1.|embers of Council were pre~entl The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motiou of Aid. Gregory and Aid. Morton. CO~,~JNICATIONS Laid over from the previons meeti~j~z; No. 357 - Matthews and Matthews - on behalf of Esquire Motel Limited, requesting inclusion o"f' LS~"V~,'~i~]r]~]'~s'outh side of Ferry Street in an amending By-law to permit erection of motel units. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Swayze and Aid. Horton that the conmunication be received and filed and the request graated. Carried, with AId. Martin-contrary. SEE Report No.298~ The foliowinD_ Conmmaications were proseated; No. 359 - .Gr__e_a_tFy. ~j_i_a_g~aj'~_ Chamber of Con_~.e__r_ce~ - change in date of Tourist Seminar to Wednesday, December 7th, at Sheraton-Brock Hotel. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and AId. Swayze that the conm~unication be received and filed and Council note change in date and location. - Aldersran McCallurn arrived at the meeting - No. 360 - Sa_jn_i~t~_~A~d~v.e_r_t_i:si_n~5,- requesting permission to instel sanitary waste paper disposal coataincrs on tile sidewalks of City Streets. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McCallum that the communication be received and referred to the Traffic Conuaittee for a report. No. 361 - Downtown Businessmen's Association - requesting permission to instal cable for Christn]~'s n'~h~]c on the north side of Queen Street from Valley Way to Erie Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Aid. McCallurn that the connnunication be received and tabled pending arrival of representatives of the Association. SEE ADJOUR~:ED ~-~ETING REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 298 -_~oj~KlltX ~C~o~Sitt~e~e - recon~nending amendmcnt to by-lm,~ 5149 to permit motel units on Lot 4, south side of Ferry Street, between Buchanan Avenue and Clark Avenue. ORDERED oll the motion of Aid. Sv:ayze and Aid. Morton that the report be received and adopted. Carried, with AId. Martin-contrary. SEE Conanunication 357. SEE By-law ~.5~4'8'. No. 299 - City Clerk - report of Conference held on November 7th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. HcCallum and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and filed. No. 300 - Prop.er__tyjp,rm3_i_t_t_e__e - reconmlending offer be made to C.N.R. for the purchase of 2.3 acres at a price based on assessed value. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. l.lorton and Ald. Swayze that tile report be received and adopted. No. 301 - Welfare Admiuistrator - report on attendance at Orientation Seminar on November 9th. and 10th, ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and AId, Gregory that the report be received and filed and the Administrator be cosunended for a very thorough report. 'i ,I RESOLUTIO21?; Resolutions were l~assccl; iio. 122 I:cKTIE.EY i!cCALLUI[ RESOLVED l-!'.at a !-','stage of s":'~ad~" o:i be, half ~ ll~q Worshi? the !!ayor, and Vetobets of the City Cc~uFci! b,, E)Y,.:archzd te 7h , '.. F. Du,c]d, years; and the Seal of the Corporation be hareto affixed. rio. ].23 - il/~,'!'I:: - GREGORY - RI'~SGLVED that :.x:ssaZes o5 s_"mpathl· on bcha]f of llir Worship the Ilayor and the City Council be forwarded to f:.~:ilic:; 05 t:hc late IlaSinahl Eidt, Uayna Fcrguson and Arthur ilalscy, uho ware killed through the collapse o~ c, cave located on the IliaSara Gorge, on Sunda2% November 13th; and the Scal of the Corporation be hereto affi:ced. C:!rricd U.na:tin:ouz 17. Council adjourned ~o the Finance Hcetiug on the ulotion of Ald. licKinlay and Ald. HcCa! lure. RE.tD AI'D ~j)OPTED, 21st. November, 1960. Cleric ,"7 . . ;.u : , 'i!', · · , ~ 5 :, FINALCE Couocil Chan/bcr, 14th .i'lovembcr, 1960. The Finance licetinS was held on .~iovcmbcr 14th, 1960, for the purpose of approvinS and also passing the various accounts which had Leon properly certified and placed before thenre, All 1.1embers of the Coum~ittee Lore present. Aid. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $158,526,52 v:ere approved by the Conunittee. The Accounts submitted~ being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Honey By-law for prescutatioa to the Council on the motion of Aid.Martin and Ahl. Sl:ayze. |:Ire request of Mr, llorace Logan on behalf of the Niagara Falls Seniors Basketball Team'for a grant of $100. which was referred to the Chairman of Finance and the City Manager for consideration, was again placed before the Couunittee along with a report which recosnnendod that 1.lr. Logan be advised that no grant can bc made at the present time, due to the fact that it is contrary to the policy of Council to make grants directly for the operation of any special team.' ORDERED oil tire motion of Aid. Martin and AId, McCallurn that tile rcqucst be received and filed and the report and recommeudation be received and adopted. TIle report of the City Manager on the application of Jos. Grader for a building permit to cover alterations to the store front at 351 Queen Street, at au estimated cost of $1,000. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId, Martin and Aid. McKinley that tile report be received and adopted and permit be issued. The report of the City Hanager on the application of Tussaud's Wax Huscum for a permit to erect a neon sign at 915 Clifton Hill, at an estimated cost of $4,500. v;as presented for consideration. ORDERED on tbe motion of Aid. Gregory and Aid. McCallurn that the report be received and adopted and permit be issued. A con~nunication not listed on the agcnda, was ordered read by the Clerk on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid, Gregory. The communication was for- warded by James Shaver, of the Year Book Committee, requesting the City to purchase advertising space in tbe Year Book of the Niagara Falls Collegiate- vocational Institute. The Year Book Committee having listed the prices of advertising spaces available. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Hartin and Aid. McKinley that the communication he received and referred to the Chairman of Finance with power to act. The City Hanager presented a verbal report on the application received for the erection of a plastic, illuminated sign, at Patti's Confectionery, 777 Horrison Street, at an estimated cost of $300.00. 'ORDERED on the motion of AId. McCallurn and AId. Swayze that the verbal report and recormncndation be received aud adopted aad permit issued, The City Hanagcr presented a verbal report on the application received for the erection of a plastic, illuminated sign at the Rainbow Lanes, 653 Ontario Avenue, at an estimated cost of $300.00. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and AId. liartin that the verbal report and rcconunendation be received and adopted and permit issued. The City lianaget presented a verbal report on the application received for the construction of an underground passage between two stores at 945 Clifton llil], owned hy E. E. Hclntosh, of the Clifton Hotel, at an estimated cost of $2,000. ORDERED on the ~notion of ~ld. Martin and Aid. Ewayze that the 'verbal report and ' rccommcndation be received and adopted and permit issued, The Conm~ittcc arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. McCallum. READ A~D ~DOPTED, 21st. November, 1960. Clerk Chairman of Finance. COUNCIL 1.~ETING Council Chamber, 14th.November,1960. Tbe Connnittee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings for the purpose of passing tlie by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Gonm~ittee. All Members of Council were present. BY~L~ The following By-law x,ms passed; No, 5947 - To provide monies for general purposes. I i ORDERtED on tbc r:otion of AId. F, regorv and Ah!, !:artin that Ald. ::drton be EranL-cd the privilege of fntroducing the by-law and the by-tat be! !~ivcu the first reading. - Carried Unaoimouslv ORDERED on the i:Iotion of :lid, !iorton and ix d. [~x.,avze that: Ru],~ '3(~ (?) of tbe Standing Rules of Council be ten~porarily suspended and the b,:'-law bc given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third reading - Aid. Horton and Aid. Gregory - Carried Unaniinously. DEPUT:\'FIO~.~ At this time, it was ordered on the l!~otion of AJd. '.:cCt:!lum and Aid.Gregory that r_r. George Bur!ey, of the Dov:ntown Businessmen's Association~ be permitted to speak to Council. Ur, Burley spoke in connection witb the con~:unication before Council which requested Dermissio~ to instel cab]e for Christurns music on the north side of Queen Street from Valley Way to Erie Avenue, conunencing Decenther lr:t. Yr. Bur]e,, advised that there vould be loud speakers in each blocl: and the n~usjc will be conErolled fron a central point; the music will be in subdued tones. The contractors instel ling the same will test the installation to mal:e sure that the music is not too loud. Iic advised that the Contractors have liability insureace. s~E. CoJ~nu~J~ca~iJ]!_~;o .~.~.~. CO~IUNICATION ~Thc,~fPll_o~!i}~Z C__opuTa~n_icAt_i_on w_a_s_ pr~e~eB_t_ed;_ No. 361 - Downto}m B}tsh!e_s~men.':~ ~A_s,sociation - requesting permission to instel cable for Christmas music on the north side of Queen Street from Va]ley Way to Eric Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Hartin and Aid. Swayze that the colnluunicatiou be received and filed and permission granted as requested. Carried Unanimously. His Worship, Mayor Miller, reminded Council about the ioint meeting scheduled for Wednesday, i':ovember 16th. at 7.30 p.m. in the City Hall. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Aid, Hartin and Aid. Norton. READ ADD ADOPTED, 21st. November, 1960. Clerk COhR~ERE'NCE Council Chamber° 14 th .November, 1960. The Conference Consmitten of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance HentinEs on Monday, November 14th, 1960. All [!embers of the Conunittee were present. His Worship, Fiayor Miller, presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Conm~ittee adjourned on the motion of Aid. 14cCallun~ and Aid. 1.1orton. READ AhrD ~MDOPTED, 2tst. Nevember~ 1960. Cleric FIFTY-EIG!ITIt FiEE'i I.' C SPECt.',L I EZTI~,G '. joint meeCin~ of the Councils of the C/ry of IIia~ara F.;lls, 'rom~shi!~ of Stamford and Village of Chjppawa, ran held in t'he CountS1 Chamb~2r on rTovc.mbnr 16(h, 1960 at' 7.30 p.m, for the purpose of discussin,J various itcua v:bich were, of cozu:,o:~ Fi~_xl_of 'Ji:lla.rj Fall.q_ _ ilia !;orfd~ip, !:a:'or ."%i] !er aud all ncmberr of Council. Township of Stamford -Rcevc :'~{tche]son and all ~e ~?:.; of his Coun~.il. ~zillalc j,f_~ihip!~JJJ3 - Reeve i'k~ckenzic and all n~ez.:bcrs of his Council, wSth the czcccption of Councillor Kulka, i!is !forship Ma:'or ~-!iller called the r!ecti~:. to or,'!.:,,' and su,ggestcd that the items to be conside!red bc talccn iil order as sc~ out in the aLerids. .R_,E~UEST OF URBAL~ RENEI:AL RE.' F. UAL COI~.IITTEE AS TO A 'tRAFFIC 'SURVP. Y proposed urban renewal' study. - F'°!nm'-u)3ic-a~i°? "r~,r'lb.e?L,362 - enclosing c ,' ~s · __ o2ze of progress report. OIIDERED on (:he of Alde~rlan Gregory and Alderman UcC~qlnm tba~: the comn!unicagiou, nu::'ber 299 fro:~ the Renewal Cou~:ittcc be received and f~led ann! the City of 12iagara Fal]z take the ncccz:-ary later date. Carried, with Councillors Ires and Cbarleh-is-conrrar~. Prinr to tbis act'ion, l!lf; Uorship rla:-m- FIiI}er reqec~:ted ~bat t:ht, application to the Department of High~Tays for such a survey and the settin,d up of the uecessary technical advisory conm~ittce. ' · ,~2IBULAL'CE SERVICE Report -':u;:!bcr 242A - submitted by the Joint Cor.!mi~tce on Scpt:er~bcr lst:, ]960, iT~l'Yji'shlb']:h~'i.~a~-or referred to the report of the Join~ Com~nittee on A~:bulanc:~, Service which had been submitted in f;cptembcr and cnquircd from Reeve Hjtchc]soll as to the re-action of the Council of the Township of Stamford. Reeve tliccbelzon stated that hls Council favoured sebsidization of one aml}ulancc service only, wi[:l~ a suggested increase in the amoont of snbsidy, such amount to be determined by the 1961 Councils jointly and conditional upon the type of service to be made uvailable. liayor I.Iiller then queried Reeve Hackenzie, who stated that his Council were prepared to go along with the suggestion of Reeve FIitchelson and the Stamford Toutship Council. A discuszinn then ensued followin,J which it was ordered on the motion of Alderman Martin and Deputy lieeve Clarke that the matter of ambulancc service be referred back to the original Co~m~ittec, for investigation of the three services which presently operate in the vicinity, to get all details and submit a report before the end of the year. Carried Unanimously. It was suggested that the Conm~ittee in their deliberations would also consider obtaining information as to whether any other municipalities have called for tenders on such a service and as to whether there are any municipalities in which ambulance service is provided without benefit of a bubsidy. L~OUR RATES OF PAY FOR WIh~ER WORKS PROJECTS ~ort Number 259 - Negotiations Committee report o~ ............ labour rate. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman McKinley and Alderman Swayze that the matter be referred to the Chairman and members of the Negotiations Conunittce to consider and report back to tbe City Conncil and that following receipt of such report the Council of tbe Township of Stamford be notified as to the decision made. Carried Unanimously~ Prior to this action, in connection with this topic, Reeve I,Iitchelson advised that his Council favoured the increased rate as suggested by the Unions, namely $1.45 per hour. Reeve llacltenzie indicated that his municipality had had no such request. GRANTS TO TIlE TOURIST AhrD INDUSTRIAL CO~'~'IITTEES OF THE CIIAMBER OF COI'~IERCE RgEqrt Number ~42B - submitted by tile Joint Coxlmittee set up to consider tile request of the Chamber of Co~mmrcc for grants to carry ou activities of tile Tonfist and Indnstrial Committees, was again considered and following discussion, it was ordered on the motion of Alderman HcKinley and Alderman Morton that the report of the Joint Conmittee submitted in September, 1960, be adopted and that tbe said Joint Comittee be empowered to meet with the Conm~ittee of the Chamber of Conmercc in order to advise them as to the decision of the Councils in joint, session. This motion was carried with tile following opposed - Alderman Gregory, Deputy Reeve Kcighan, Councillor HacBain~ Reeve Nackenzie and Deputy Reeve Clarke. Prior to the puttix{g of this motion, it was moved by Alderman Gregory and Deputy Reeve Keigban that Item 5 of the Joint Report bc amended to read "that a separate conm~ission be set up under the aegis of the councils". This motioa was not accepted by the Chair, being contrary to the original motion. ~Pr~n_up_ic_a_t.ipa ,N~pJ~cy. _3_6~3- Request of the Community Planning Branch, Ottawa re proposed Convcntion in 1961. TIle consnunications from tbe Nanager of tile Chamber of Conm~erce and from the Niagara Falls and Suburban Area Planning Board, concerning the request for consideration as to the proposed Convention to be held in Niagara Palls in 1961 were rcad and it was tbcn ordered on the motion of Deputy Reeve Clarke and Alderman Gregory that the matter be referred to a joint meeting of the 1961 Councils. Carried Unanimously. There being no further busincs:;, it ~:as ordered on tile motion of Aldermm~ liartin and Deputy Reeve Clarke that tile meeting adjourn. -, READ A~D ADOPTED, 21st. Novembcr~ 1960. Clcrk ........ Mayor FIFTY-,NiZTIi iH!IiTIZ:G RECUL.R I. EETI:'G regular and special meetings, adopted these on tile motioo of AId. Gregory and Aid. !:orton. P ~?~y A~L~ I pjq On the motion of Ald. Uhite and Aid. Norten it was ordered t-hat FIr, Fau! Flr,Aleo referred to his previous appearance before Cou:~cil and a]s9 r Ifer:-ed to the fact that no further information ag to the hearin2 before the clntario Nu~icipa! Board has been received. He requested Council to again communicaLe ~..'iCt~ tbc Ontario Hunicipal Board to request that a date be set for the bcarinZ in order chat the matter may be brought to a cooclnsion. lie indicated that lie had spent considerable tY:::c and money and that the plans were ready for tbe funeral ho::m hc proposed t'o construct on North Hain Street following the re-zoning of the area from reside::tial to conuucrcial. 1.1r. Aleo advised that the structure wokrid cost: $35,000. and local labour will be employed on the project. ORDERED on the motion of AId. HcCalhun and Ald. SL'ayzc that tbe City Cleric be instructed to eon~nunicate agaio with the Ontario I:unicipal Board requesting that an early date be set for the bearing. Carried Unaaimously. COI'R'fUNICATIONS L~aid over from the l!revious meetin~i disposal c0n't'aihe'r~ ~h"tWc'~itv sidewalks.~ ORDERED on tile motion of AId. Gregory No. 360 - Sanira Advertisin~ _. requestiag Pernlission to instel sanitary v:aste ~aper and AId. Norton chat tile connmueication be received and filed and permis:;ion be ~ granted, subject to approval of tbe City Manager as to time number of containers and tire location of tile same and further that any advertising on the proposed containers be under tile jurisdiction of the City Manager as to type. SEE P,o~t.,i:o, 302 The followin~g_~on~nunications were_ preseeted_; on November 22rid. at 8 p.m. in St.Patri~ic's llall. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Herton and Aid. Swayze that the invitation be received and accepted and as many as possible attend. annxversarv of Declaration of llum~i' Kt ...... ; -q st~ng obocrvance of 12th. ' ~ g s. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Gregory and AId. NcCallum that tim conmmnication be received and filed. Carried with Ald, l'lorton-contrary. It was agreed that Council already had endorsed and supported this subject, when they dealt with a previous comnunication from the Com~issiou concerning fluman Rights. No, 366 - Local 536~ U E.W. - requesting proclamation by Council of Monday, December 26th, 1960 and Mooday, January 2nd, 1961 as public holidays. In this connection the 1,1ayor advised that as a municipal government Council has no authority to proclaim g2~ Statutory.lloltddys, the. Provincial aud Federal Statues already having passed the essary legxslation in'this regard. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Aid. Gregory that the conmunication be received and filed and Local 536, be advised accordingly. No. 367 - Pro4incial Eu~neeri~ Ltd. - Enginecring~ '~ ' requesting City sell to the Provincial ~X'tig~f A'Gh~n Z~h~e. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Herton mid Aid. Swayze that the conm~unicatioa be received and referred to the Property Conm~ittee for consideration .and a report. I':o. 368 - ,_la~c~!ke_linc__Ri_ooPc~ll - application to construct a motel on the property knmm as 1375 Ferry '~;treet. ORDERED on tbe motion of Aid. 1torton and AId. Svmyzc that tile application be received aud referred to the property Conm~ittee for consideration and a report. REPORTS The followin.{; Reports were presented; go. 302 - Traffic Committee - recorm.nending tbat permissiou be granted to the Sanits Advertising Co. to instal sanitary ~,:aste paper disposal containers on the sidewalks of the City of LieSara Falls, subject to the approval of the City Manager as to the number of containers and tbc locatiou of the san:c. ORDERED on tbc ~:otion of Aid. Gregory aud AId. Morton that the report be received aud adopted with the llrovisiou that any advertising on the proposed containers be uoder the jnrisdiction of the City I. lanager as to type. SEE Cor~nunication 360. :Io. 303 . _C_i_ty_}!~n~aL~Z__,_~!_p.y_oi!q_~;,.~C,.e~n~it~ttp~_ - advising of revised proposition of I1.E.P.C. of Ontario concerning the land to be lcased to the City for landfill Furpo~;es aud recotm:cnding tbe acceptance of revised agreement and that the Township of Staluford be approached for approval of the use of the area as outlined in the revised proposal. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. 14orton and Aid. IIcKinlcy that the report be received and filed and tile reconmmndation of the property Committee be adopted. Me. ~04 - Traffic Com~nittee - recon~endiog tbat permission be granted to the Greater L~iagarn Tri~.]l~i~' h~iiiis~io'n"to place bcnclles at some of the bus stops in tile City of IliaSara Falls, subject to the provision that tbe location of tile benches will be spUreyed by the Traffic Comh~ittec before iustallation is made. ORDERED ON tile motiou of AId. Gregory and Aid. Morton that the report be receivcd and adopccd. No. 305 - Traffic Con~aittee - advising tl:at escort should be provided for large funeral proi~s~i~o%(s~' t~l~"~olicc Department as a public scrvice. ORDERED o:l the h~otion of AId. Gregory and AId. Uhite that tile report and recozmendation be received and adopted, x~ith the provision included that the route to be taken by the funeral procession be under the direction of the Police escort. No. 306 - C_i~ty, _Cj~yJ! - attaching list of items being uncollectible taxes, recently referred to tile Court of Revision, vith recommendation that the same be struck off the Roll. ORDERED on the motion of Ald, llcKinlcy and Aid. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and tile City Treasurer be directed to strike the taxes as listed, off the Roll. No. 307-- p,it~Cj_e.rl_i - rcconmmnding issuance of licence. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and AId. McCallum that the report be'received and adopted and licerice issued accordingly. No. 308 - C_i_ty~_En~.iB_e_eK - 6-inch watermain - Robert Street Lo. 309 - 9_~_t.y. _E~g_i_n?er - 6-inch watermain - Spring Street I,'o. 310 - ~qi~l; ~.nf~_i_n_e_e__r - 6-inch watermain - Welland Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and I~,qlite that the reports of the City Engineer be considered together. ORDERED on tile motiou of AId. Martin and Aid. Swayze that the reports be received and adopted and work proceeded ~.~ith. SEE Resolution No.124. No. 311 - CitJ~rreasnrer - advising of the receipt of a cheque in the amount of $75,000. being interim payment of tile grant in lieu of taxes from tbe H.E.P.C. of Ontario. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Martin and Ald. Gregory that the.report be received and filed. No. 312 - Traffic Conm~ittee - reconmmnding the establishment of a bus stop on the south side of Valley Way directly east of Victoria Avenue for use of the hospital bus travelling on Valley Way. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Oregory and Ald.~Drton tha~ the report be received and adopted, ,) III']SOLUTIOiI, S Th__e~pj_!p}:jj~JJ' Rc~_o_l~_t_io ns were. pas s_ed~ :!o. 124 - :lAP, TIlt - SWAYZE - RESOLVED that Construction llcport :iu!tll)or D()[~ for construction of two 6-inch watenmius, one ou each r;idc of Robert Street h,~twccn HacDonald Avenue and the City Boundary Line; that Construction llcport TX, rtber 3~ for cho COIISLFUCEiOII Of a 6-inch watcrmaiu on and XcGrail Avenue; Construction Report Eumber 310 for the con~;tructioe of a 6-~nch and adopted and work proceeded ~?ith; and the Seal of tbc Corporation be hereto affi::ccI. C ~rri,cfl Unanimous]y. .~'!o. 125 - GREGORY - IEcCAI,LUll - RESOLVED tbat t'be Council of tile Cjty of Yi:tgara Falls authorizes the forwarding of a request to the lU. nister ,~f lligb'~ay~ to tbc effect that they vish to institute a comprehensive traffic study; and the Seal of the Corporation be herere affixed. C~rrgcd Una?j,~:lou. E,l'2''. 1.1o. 126 - I'_.A~D, TIzI -G,REGCRi' - RESOLVED that tile next rcZu!ar r:eeting of Couuc~l be held ou Tuesday, !toyember 29tb, 1960 at 7.30 p.m. sod that tile n~eet~ng of Cou!~ci! scheduled for Mo:ldny, December 5th, 1960 bc bold ou Tuesday, Decel~bcr 6tb, 1960 conmmncing at 7.30 p.m. and the Seal o£ tile Corporation l.le hereto affixed. No. 127 - I!,ARTI}',' .- ,CREGORX - RESOLVED that an Election ','_cotinS be bold ~n the Collcgiate-Audil-orium on Friday, DcccF~ber 2rid, 1960 comz,~cncinL at [~ p.m. and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ~ry}~ 7jnan]r4ousl}l. ~:o. 128 - !ZLAalTI;] -. ~RE_GO,P,X - RESOLVED that the Departiucnt of ilunicgpal A~fair:; be requested to del. cgate a rcp;rcs~ntative of that Department to come to ~:~agara Falls in order to define for Council's infornmtion what proj,2cts are, and uhat projects are uot considered eligible under the Wiuter Works Program; and the Seal of tbc Corporalieu be hereto affixed. BY-L,\!,'S Laid c,,.t r f'r,:: a ,2Z_evious meetinSj No. 5941 - To close and sell all that portion of Gladstone Avcpue, south of Pt, er Street, according to Plan 12, registered for the Village of ~:iagara Falls Third Reading - AId. [icKinley and Aid, McCallurn - Carried Unaaimously. TIle followin+g D_~l_llawJia~assed; No. 594f~ - A by-law to amend By-law Number 5149, regarding tourist establishsours. ORDERED on the motion of AId. 'White and Aid. Ilorton that Aid. llcCalluh~ be granted tbe privi],ege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Z.!cCallum and AId. 14often that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspcudcd and the by-law be giveo the second reading. ~ Carried - with Aid,Martin-contrary. Third Reading - Aid. Gregory and Aid. Swayze - Carried, with Ald.l,lartin-contrary. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. McC a 1 lum. READ AND ADOPTED, 29th. November, 1960. OOUICCIL IlEETIEC 2 ] s t. ::~vcu:bc:-, 1960. the Conm~ittcc - .,!1 Members of Council were l',rcsent. DY-L~U FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 21st. November, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on November 21st, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which bad beea properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Conm~ittee were present. Aid. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amouat of $43,709.03 ~!ere approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. McCallum. i The City Manager's report on the application of the Pizza House, 750 Bridge Street, for permission to erect a plastic, il].un~inated sign, at an estimated cost of $300. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of AId.Martin and Aid. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The Property Conm~ittee's report on ehe application of Erminio Ella,1775 Emery Street, for permission to utilize a portion of Lots 12 and ll on the south side of North Street, for the construction of a dwelling, was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Aid. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and the applicant be advised that he will be permitted to erect the dwelling on the land and that a building permit will be issued upon tbe submission of detailed plans. The City Manager's report on the application of All Saints Parish for a building permit to erect a new parish hall on the south side of Robinson Street, east of Main Street, at an estimated cost of $65,000. was presented. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Swayze and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The Conm~ittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Aid. Gregory and AId. HcCallum. READ AND ADOPTED, 29th. November, 1960. Chairman of Finance. Th__e _f9_1_19!:.i ~_,% By-~al.:' Fas_ESL,;peg NtZ:_ 5_9_49_ - To provide monies for .Zoooral purposes. ORDERED on the ~:,otion of AId. Gregory and ,]d. UhiC,. that .,]d. ?:crton greeted the priv~ ] ego of fntroducing the by-law and the bI -hv,: be Divert cb! first readinS. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. !forton al:d Jlc ~.icC :l!ut: t::'d{ Rule % (2) of the *.itemling lltl].cu of C,~uncil be tc~nporarily :luspcllded ~lild the bZ'-law be Uiven the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. ',.: Thlrd Reading -Ald. llorton and Ald. Gregory - Carried Ul:anii.:ously. '~ Couacil adjourned to Conference on the ~::otion of Aid. Ui~itc and AId. Ik~rton. , READ A~ ADOPTED, 29th. November, 1960. COI~?ERENCE 21st .November ~ 1960. The C, nference Connnittee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular C,mncil and Finance Meetings on 1,:onday, November 21st, ]960. All 1-12mbcr: of the Cunm~ittec were prosect. llis Uorship, Mayor Nillcr, presided as Chairman, After consideration of the ~ terns preseuted to them, the Conm~ittee adjourned on the motion of Aid. ].[artin and AId. Swayze. READ AN~D ADOPTED, 29th. November, 1960. Chairman SIXTIETH NEETING Council Chamber, 25th.November,1960. JOINT F~ETING A joint meeting of the Councils of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford was held in the Council Chamber at the City Hall on the evening of November 25th. 1960 at 8 p .m. for the purpose of receiving a report of the Merger Comittee. Present were - City of Niagara Falls - His Worship the Mayor and all members of Council, Township of Stamford - Reeve Mitchelson and all members of the Township Council. His Worship Mayor Miller called the meeting to order and advised as to its purpose, namely, the receiving of the report from the Joint Merger Committee and then requested that Alderman Martin, Chairman of the Joint Committee, take over the meeting. Alderman Martin briefly referred to the time and effort spent in preparing the report and called on the Secretary of the Committee, Mr. A. C. Huggins, Clerk of the Township of Stamford to read the synopsis as contained in the report. Mr. Huggins then read the first 18 pages of the synopsis, the last 16 pages being read by the Clerk of the City of Niagara Falls. Following the reading of the report, Alderman Martin called on Mr.Conrad Eidt, Engineer of the Township of Stamford to explain the maps which he had available and their connection with the Merger Report. Following the explanation of the maps, His Worship Mmyor Miller enquired as to whether any members of the audience had any questions and several questions were directed to the Chairman by citizens present. Following further discussion - REPORT . . The following Report was presented; No. 313 - Joint Merger Committee - re proposed merger. O~DERED on the motion of Alderman Martin and Deputy Reeve Keighan that the report of the Joint Merger Committee be laid on the table for perusal and that in the near future it be studied in joint session of the two Councils, such session to be at the call of the Chairman. This motion was carried unanimously. Appreciation was then extended to the Comu~ttee Members, staffs of the two municipalities and the various boards, con~nissions and groups who assisted in the preparation of the report by theMayor, the Reeve, Alderman Martin,Chairman of the Comanittee, and Alderman McKinley a member of the Con~ntttee. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned on the motion of Alderman Gregory and Councillor Cotfield. RF. AD AI~)ADOPTED, 29th. November, 1960. SIXTY FIRST MEETING REGUI~R MEETING Council Chamber, 29th. November, 1960. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29th. 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of His Worship, Mayor Miller. Enacting Mayor Martin presided as Chairrash. (See Resolution Number 129). The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous regular and special meetings, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from the previous meetings; No. 367 - Provincial ~n~neerin~ L~_d. - requesting City to sell to Provincial Engineering a portion of Acheson Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McCallum that the conmunication be received and the request granted. SEE RJp_ert Number 314. No. 368 - ~rs. Jacqueline Riopel - application to construct a motel on the property known as 1375 Ferry Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed and the applicant be advised as to the provisions under which a permit might be issued. SEE Report Number 315. The following Communications were presented; No. 369 - Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce - re possible re-opening of Bender Mill. The City b~nager advised as to the procedure necessary and also advised as to the report made when the matter came up for consideration in 1957. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and tabled for one week pending submission of a full report by the Ci[y Manager. No. 370 - Traffic Sergeant, Polices Department - requesting permission to place a damaged automobile on the island at Valley Way and Victoria Avenue in connection of the observance of "Safe Driving Week" commencing December 1st. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton that the cou~nunication be received and filed and the request granted. No. 371 - Board of Police Commissioners - enclosing copy of letter of Deputy Chief on his inspection of two locations licensed for second hand purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and AId. Swayze that the communication and report be received and referred to the Fire Inspector for his comments. No. 372 - City of Windsor - resolution to petition the senior governments to remedy defects in social security system. It was moved by Ald. Gregory and seconded by Ald. Morton that the resolution he, received and endorsed. This motion was lost by a vote of 4 to 2. An amendment by Aid. McCallum and Ald. McKinley that the resolution be referred to the City Manager for submission of a report, was carried by a vote of 4 to 2; the vote being - Aye -Ald. McCallum, McKinley, Swayze and White; Nays - Ald. Morton and Gregory. No. 373 - Goodman and Gowan - on 'behalf of Gottschik and Heinder, meat vendors on City Market, requesting permission to construct 2 pernmnent cement block stalls. O~d)ERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the coe=nunication be received and referred to the Property Committee for consideration and a report. No. 374 - Niagara Parks Commission - suggesting erection of signs on River Road to restrict heavy vehicles thereon. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and AId. Swayze that the communication be received and referred to the Traffic Committee for consideration and a report. No. 375 - Wm. G. Booth - requesting further study of the possibility of lifting the no parking restrictions in front of 1742 Main Street, the residence of Mr. Pausto terminate. (B/)ERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Swayze that the communi- cation be received and re£erred to the Traffic Committee for consideration and a report. No. 376 - Angelo Zoia - requesting permission to sell Christmas trees on the Bridge Street Athletic Grounds. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed and permission be not granted, due to the policy of Council not to permit the sale of Christmas trees on any athletic fields under the control of the City of Niagara Falls, as recommended in the report of the Parks and Recreation Committee, and adoptad by Council onM arch 14th, 1960. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 3~ - Property Committee - reconnending the closing of Acheson Avenue from a llne connecting the southerly limit of Lot 30 on the west side of Acheson and Lot 39 on the east side of Acheson Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. McCallum that the report be received and adopted. ~EE Communication 367. No. 315 - Property Committee - recommending that the applicant for permission to erect a motel at 1375 Ferry Street be advised that a permit for said erection wlll not be issued unless certain requirements as to distances from lot lines are met and also that all motels units must be completed at the same time. ORDERED on the' motion of Ald. McCallumand Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communication 368. No. 316 - City Clerk - report of Conference held on November 21st. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKlnley and Ald. Morton that the report be received and filed. No. 317 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of licences. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and adopted and the licences be issued accordingly. VERBAL REPORT Alderman Gregory, Chairman of the Traffic Committee, who accompanied by Ald. Swayze, had visited the City of Elmira, New York, on November 23rd. to inspect the new type midtown plaaas in operation there, presented a very informative report on the same, bringing to Coencil's attention several points in connection with the operation thereof. MISCELLANEOUS Aid. Morton referred to the patching of Stanley Avenue which has become necessary, although the street was paved within the last five years, and · the City Manager proceeded to explain why this was necessary, pointing out the fact that the macadam base was not given sufficient traffic to consolidate it. The CityManager was of the opinion that the Contractor was not responsible, and that the asphalt was laid too soon and this was done to satisfy the residents in the area. AId. Mceallum referred to the demolition of the old McGlashan-Clarke building on Palmet Avenue now underway, and stated that some of the debris has been allowed to spill over on to the sidewalk, thus creating a hazardous condition for pedestrians, The City Manager advised that if such is the cases steps will certainly be taken tosee that it is removed promptly. Aid. Oregory queried as to whether the City would have access to a second dumping area over the riverbank .this season and the City Maneget replied in the negative, explaining that it was a question of finances. Acting Mayor Martin queried whether the Gity snow removal equipment was in readiness for the winter and the City Manager replied affirmatively. e $) RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No. 129 - GREGORY - SWAYZE - RESOLVED that Alderman Martin be appointed Acting Mayor due to the absence of His Worship Mayor Miller from the City; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Usanimously. Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Aid. Morton. READ AND ADOPtED, 6th. Decumber, 1960. Clerk Acting Mayor. FINANCE MEETING Council Chamber, 29th. November, 1960. The Finance Meeting was held on November 29th, 1960, for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present, with the exception of His Worship, Mayor Miller. Ald. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $64,135.62 were approved by the Con~nittee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Swayze. The City Manager's report on the application of the Capri Restaurant, 1438 Perry Street, for permission tO erect a plastic, illuminated sign, at an estimated cost of $350. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Swayze and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and permit be issued. The City Manager~s report on the application of Mr. H. Ploszenzansky, for permission to erect a plastic, illuminated sign at 1719 Stanley Avenue, at an est{-mted cost of $300. was present for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Swayze and Aid. McCallum that the report be received and adopted and permit be issued. The City Manager's report on the application of Erminio Ella, 1775 Emery Street, for a building permit to construct a dwelling an part of Lot 12, on the south side of North Street, betweenMain St. and Lowell Ave. at an estimated cost of $9,000.00 was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley andAld.'McCallum that the report be received and adopted and permit,be issued. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McCallurn. READ AND ADOPTED, 6th. December, 1960. Clerk Chairman of Finance. |! CONFERE__NCE Council Chamber, 29th. November, 1960. Tile Conference Committee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings on Tuesday, November 29th, 1960. All Members of the Committee were present, with the exception of His Worship Mayor Miller. Acting Mayor Martin presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to tbem, ~he Comn~ttee adjourned on the motion of Ald. McKinley and ald. White. READ AND -U)OPTED, 6th. Deceanber, 1960. COUNCILMEETING Council Chamber, 29th.November, 1960. The Committee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings for the purpose o£ passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All Members of the Council were present, with the exception of His Worship Mayor Miller. Acting Mayor Martin presided. Clerk .... Chairman. BY-lAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5950 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Aid. Morton that AId,Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be read the first time. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Ald. White that Rule 36 (2) of the Standin~ Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second remdinB. - Carried Unanimously. third reading -Aid. Gregory and Aid. Morton - Carried Unanimously. The City Clerkqueried as to the members of council who will attend the Tourist Seminar scheduled for December 7th, 1960, at the Brock Hotel and it was indicated that all members would be present. The Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of AId. White and AId. Morton READ AE~) ADOPTED 6th. December, 1960. [! Clerk Acting Mayor. SIXTY-SECOND MEETING REGUL~LR MEETING Council Chamber, 6th. December, 1960. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6th, 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze. COMMUNICATIONS Laid over from the previous meeting; No. 372 - City of Windsor - resolution re possible system of social security. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Swayze that the report of the City Manager on this subject be received and tabled, the resolution of the City of Windsor be not endorsed, and that a draft resolution for the City of Niagara Falls he pre- pared for submission at the next meeting of Council. Prior to this action, it was moved by Ald. McCallum that the report of the City b~nager be received and adopted. There was no seconder to this motion. ~EE Report No. 318. No. 373 - Goodman and Gowan - on behalf of Gottschik and Heinder, meat vendors on City Market, requesting permission to construct 2 permanent cement block stalls. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed and stalls be erected and leased under the same conditions as those presently in use. SEE Report No. 319. No. 3~ - Niagara Parks Commission - suggesting erection of signs on River Road to restrict heavy vehicles ther'~o~on. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and filed and the Commission be requested to proceed with the erection of signs reading 'Trucks Restricted", at their earliest convenience. SEE Report No. 320 No. 375 - Wm. G. Booth - requesting further study of possibility of lifting of no parking restrictions in front of 1742Main Street, the residence of Mr. Fausto terminate. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. White that the communi- cation be received and filed and no change in parking restrictions be made at the present time. SEE Report No. 321. TIle following Communications were presented; No. 377 - Greater Niagara Transit Commission - proposing a meeting with Minister of Transport re possible withdrawal of seat tax in connection with bus operation. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the conmmnication be received and filed and the original Bus Cora~tttee he delegated to meet with the Minister of Transport On this subject. No. 378 - Niagara Falls Fire Fighters - outlining wage requests for 1961. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received and referred to ~he 1961 Negotiations Committee. No. 379- Wm. G. Booth - on behalf of a client interested in purchasing portion of Lot 39, Plan 3039, McGrail Avenue. Oe])ERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Ald. McKinley that the communication be received and referred to the Property Committee for a report, and the Committree be authorized to obtain an appraisal on this proper~y. No. 380 - United HandicaPped Groups of Ontario - requesting grant towards Ninth Annual Convention meeting in City of Niagara Falls on May 26,27 and 28, 1961.ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Aid. Morton that the communication be received and referred to the 1961 Council for consideration. · · No. 381 - M_a.~ewJ anj_Ma~t_he_w~ - on behalf of V. J. Rocco, requesting the possible re-zoning of Lot 7, or portion of Lot 7, Buchanan Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received and the Solicitors be requested to direct their application to the Committee of Adjustment. REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 318 - C~!t/_Ma__nager - recommending that the resolution from the City of Windsor be not endorsed. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Swayze that the report be received and tabled, the resolution of the City of Windsor be not endorsed and a draft resolution for the City of Niagara Falls be prepared for submission at tbe next meeting of Council. Carried Unanimously. Prior to this action, it was moved by Ald. McCallum that the report of the City Manager be adopted. There was no seconder to this motion. SE_jECommunication 372. No. 319 ~ Pro~e~rty Committee~_- recommending that the stalls on the City Market be erected by the City of Niagara Falls and lea~ed under same conditions as those presently in use. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. SEF~j~i~tij~L~73. No. 320 - Traffic Committee - in favour of erection of signs restricting trucks on River Road and suggesting the Niagara Parks Commission be requested to proceed with this work at their earliest convenience. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communication 374. No. 321 - Traffic Committee - recommending no change in parking restrictions in front of 1742Main Street, at the present time. ORDERED on the motion of Aid.Gregory and Ald. White that the report be received and adopted. SEE Communication 375. No. 322 - Property Committee - report on meeting held December 2nd. re instructions to City Manager to employ local real estate man to acquire information re properties affected by work proposed in 1961; re availability of Grey Street lot and recommending permission be granted for erection of a dwelling thereon. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted. No. 323 - Parks and Recreation Committee - re meeting held on November 30th. with Mr. Emma of Niagara Falls Flyera' Hockey Club and the Manager of Memor{al Arena re operations at Arena. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald. GreS0ry that the report be received and adopted. NO. 324 - Traffic Committee - suggesting no change in parking on north side of Huron St. directly west of St. Cleft Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Aid. Morton that the report be received and adopted. No. 325 - C_it~ Clerk - report of Conference held on November 29th. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and adopted. No. 326 - City Clerk - recommending issuance of a licence. ORDERED on the motion of Ald.'McKinley and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and litonce issued accordingly, No. 327 - City Engineer - construction of a 12-inch combined sewer on Market Square between Queen Street and Huron Street. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and adopted and work be proceeded with. SEB-Resolution No.130 RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No. 130 '-'~RTIN MdKINLEY - RESOLVED that ConStrUction 'Report 'Numb&r 32~, fer the construction of a 12oinch combined sewer on Market Square between Queen Street and Huron Street, be received and adopted and the work proceeded with; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimouslx, BY-blWS Laid over from a previous meeting; No. 5940 - To authorize the construction of combined sewers on Ryerson Crescent, Clifton Avenue and Simcoe Street and a watermain on North Street. Third Reading -Aid. Morton and Aid. Gregory - Carried Unanimously. The following By-law was presented; No. 5951 - To close and sell all that portion of Acheson Avenue, lying between Ferguson Street and the extension of the southerly limits of Lots 30 and 39, according to Plan No. 32, registered for the Town (now the City) of Niagara Falls across Acheson Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. McKinley that Ald.McCallum be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED onthe motion of AId. McCallum and Ald. Gregory that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. The following By-law was passed; No. 5952 - To appoint a Plumbing Inspector forthe City of Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Aid. McCallum that Ald. Swayze be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the 1st. reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Swayze and Aid. Morton that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Morton and Aid. Swayze -.Carried Unanimously. AId. McKinley, Chairman of the Christmas Party Committee, reminded Council about the Children's Christmas Fatty, scheduled for 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, December 8th. at the Rapids Tavern and also the fact that the Adults Party will be held in the Brock Hotel on Tuesday evening, December 13t~. con~nencing at 7 p.m. Ald. Cregory referred to a complaint received that the garbage collector was not returning the garbage container to the rear of the premises, but leaving the same in the driveway and that this practice was inconvenient to the householder. The City Manager was requested to take this matter under advisement. - Aid. Swayze was excused from the meeting at this time - Council adjourned to the Finance Meeting on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McKinley. READ AI~) ADOPTED, 12th. December, 1960. FIbLkNCE MEETING Council Chamber, 6th. December,1960. The Finance Meeting was held on December 6th, 1960~ for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Connnittee were present, with the exception of Ald. Swayze. Ald, Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $78,019.19 were approved by the Committee. The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Gregory. The City Manager's report on the application of Glenview United Church for a building permit to convert the one-storey frame dwelling at 85 Stanton Avenue into a church building, at an estimated cost of $4,000. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and His Worship the Mayor that the report be received and adopted and permit be issued. The City Manager's report on the application of My Country Delicatessen, 351 Queen Street, for a permit to erect a plywood facer sign at their premises at an estimated cost of $50. was presented for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. McCallum that the report be received and adopted and permit be issued. The Comittee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Martin. AND iDOPTED, 12th. December, 1960. Clerk Chairman of Finance. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 6th.December,1960. The Committee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Conunittee. All Members of Council were present, with the exception of Ald. Swayze. His Worship Mayor Miller presided. BY-IAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5953 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. McCallum that Ald. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the first reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and AId. White that Rule 36 (2) of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law read the second time. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading -Ald. Gregory and Ald. Morton - Carried Unanimously. Council adjourned to Conference on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Ald. White. RSLDAND ADOPTED, 12th. December, 1960. ~' ~ 1dayor. CONF.ERENCE Council Chamber, 6th.December,1960. The Conference Con~nittee of the City Council assembled at the close of the regular Gouncil and Finance Meetings on Tuesday, December 6tb, 1960. All Members of the Committee were present, with the exception of Aid. Swayze. His Worship Mayor Miller presided as Chairman. After consideration of the items presented to them, the Co.mmittee adjourned on the motion of Aid. White and Ald, Martin. RE,~D AND ADOPTED, 12th. December, 1960. Clerk Chairman SIXTY-THIRD MEETING REGDLAR MEETING Council Chamber, 12tb. December, 1960. Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, December 12th, 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory, ~CO~M~j~N~ICATIgN~ The fpl__l.oljing Communications were presented; No. 382 - M_i~njp~e~ pf HiJ~ya~vp - advising of initial study of Niagara Falls Area regarding traffic will take place on December 14th. in the City of Niagara Falls, The City Engineer advised that arrangements had been made for the representative of the Niagara Parks Commission, Bridge Commission, Township Engineer, Planning Board Director and City Manager to be present at the meeting scheduled for 11 A.M. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received and filed. No. 383 - Davi~.~. ~M~c~/~ur - application for sightseeing licence and advising of proposed operation of Family Sightseeing Tours. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McCallum that the con~nunication be received and referred to the Traffic Committee for a report and to the City representatives on the Chamber's Tourist Con~ittee. Carried, with Ald. White-contrary, being of the opinion that the matter should be left in the hands of the Traffic Committee. No. 384 -City. pf ~aFrje - resolution t~ request Provincial GoVernment to arrange suitable hospital accommodation for paraplegic and quadraplegic cases. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Aid. Morton that the resolution he received and endorsed. No. 385 - Br~JeJjpk_~n~B~r~t~ - requesting contact be made again with the Ontario Municipal Board to set a hearing at an early date to consider the application of Your Host Motel Limited for re-zoning of land at ~he north-west corner of Stanley Ave. and Murray St. The City Clerk reported verbally on his recent telephone conversation with the Ontario Municipal Board's office when he attempted to find out when hearings would be held on other applications and was advised that there are presently over 400 applications which have not been dealt with and the City Clerk was advised that the Board is not setting any dates for hearing this year but that dates will be made for the latter part of January and February, 1961. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McCallum that the communication be received and tabled for two weekss in anticipation of information being received as to date of hearing. The City Clerk advised that he would be in touch with Broderick and Burnett and would advise them of the situation regarding the delay of the Ontario Municipal Board in dealing with similar application.s. No. 386 - Canadian Industries Limited - advising that effective January 1, 1961, liquid chlorine in both cylinders ann ton containers will be sold on an f.o.b. delivered basis and setting out amended contra~ effective January 1st, 1961. ORDERED on the motion Of Ald. McKinley and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received and filed and the adjustment be accepted by the Gity of Niagara Falls as recommended by the City Manager. S~E Report No, 328, REPORTS The following Reports were presented; No. 328 - QityManager - recommending that the adjustment as outlined by Canadian Industries Limited regarding change in price of liquid chlorine on January 1st. 1961 be accepted. 0~DERED on the motion of AId. McKinley and Ald. SWayze tha~ the report and recon~endation be received and adopted. SEE C(I~IUNICATION 386. No. 329 - Jo__ipt Committee on Ambulance - recommending that status quo be maintained with reference to Ambulance Service inter alia. Ald. Martin, a member of the Joint Committee advised that during discussion the Connittee had regarding the operator of the Ambulance Service, they did not find too many grounds for dissatisfaction and he did not think that some of the complaints registered were as big as they were made out to be. The Aldernmn made these remarks in questioning the wording in the last paragraph of the report under consideration at this meeting,. The Gity Clerk then clarified this reference, advlsing that the Joint Committee were satisfied with the service and equipment with the grant given but if a larger grant was considered in 1961, the Committee would sit in with the Operator to ascertain what,new equipment or what better service he would give. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. White and Ald. McKinley that the report of the Joint Ambulance Committee be received and adopted. Carried, with Ald. Morton-contrary. No. 330 - E/uijment Committee - recommending that tenders be called for a new pumper for the Queen SLreet Fire Hall, and submitted for the consideration of the 1961 Council. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Gregory and Ald. W~aite that the repprt be received and adopted. No. 331 - Ct__t1 Clerk - submitting form of resolution regarding portable pensions. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald. Morton that the report be received and adopted and this resolution be circularized throughout the Province to other municipalitLes, the Ontario Municipal A:sociation and the Ontario Mayors and Reeves Association. Carried, with Ald. Martin-contrary. SEE Resolution No.131 No. 332 - ~itJClerk - recommending issuance of licerites. ORDERED on the motion of AId. Morton and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and the licerites issued accordingly. RESOLUTION The following Resolution was passed; No. 131 - SWAYZE MORTON - RESOLVED that Whereas the chief defects of the pension plans generally in effect in Canada to-day are that; (a) great numbers of the working population are not covered by any sort of pension plans, and (b) many. of those who are covered lose a large portion of the benefits through changes in employment without the possibility of carrying built-up pension benefits from one position of employment to another; and Whereas the result of these defects is that the hard- pressed municipalities through welfare assistance mast assist those who are retired without adequate pensions or other support; Be It Resolved That this · Council petition the Federal and Provincial Governments to take early steps' towards bringing in legislation which would provide for portable pensions; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Ald. Martin-contrary. Carried 14/,SCEI,/,~I~OUS His Worship Mayor Miller referred to the action taken at the last meeting that the original Bus Coattee of Niagara Palls and Stamford and two members of the Transit Commission and the Solicitor, totalling 9 persons, had been authorized to meet with the Minister of Transport regarding possible withdrawal of seat taxe in connection with the bus operation in this area and stated that he would like to suggest, if Stemford would also agree, that the delegation be limited to 5 persons, so as not appear as a pressure group when the meeting is held with the Minister on December 20th. at 9.15 A.M. in Toronto. Aldermen Martin and Ald. McKinley the mover and seconder of the motion made at the last meeting, agreed to this suggestion of the ~ayor. ~ His Worship Mayor Miller expressed disappointment at the publicity in the local press regarding the Tourist Seminar and the disparaging remarks made concerning sightseeing cab drivers on Clifton Hill and Fells Avenue. He stressed his pleasure at the results of the TouriSt Seminar bat felt that these remarks were a reflection on the group as a whole, because there are a few people who create a nuisance problem through soliciting in the middle of the roadway, etc. AId.McKinley one of Council's representatives on fhe Chamber's Tourist Committee, advised that Deputy Reeve Keighan arose from the floor and replied to these remarks during the Tourist Seminar and pointed out the great amount of 8ood these sightseeing cab drivers do and referred to the tremendous number of honeymoon certificates issued entirely by virtue of the fact that tourists are approached by the drivers thus increasing the scope o£ advertisin8 this area, Ald. Morton referred to a complaint received about the motel under construction at 1706 Ferry Street and advised that he understood that part of the roof of the same will protrude over the sidewalk. The City Manager advised that the buitding line is fairly close to the property line on Ferry S~reet but that the eaves will be carried down to the stormwater drains and the building wil not extend over the sidewalk. Ald. White referred to three complaints received about parking on Queen Street, being too close to the intersections of St. Clair Avenue and Welland Avenue and requested the Traffic Committee to consider the possibility of moving two car spaces in order to remedy the hazard of poor visibility of motorists. Ald. Morton queried as to when the large signs will be erected on the Q.E.W. at Stanley Avenue directing motorists to the City property, stating that he understood that these were to be erected last spring. The City Manager advised that he would investigate this matter. Council adjourned to Finance Meeting on the motion of Aid. McKinley and AId.Martin. RF~D AND ADOPTED, 19th. December, 1960. Mayor . FInaNCE MEETING Council Chamber, 12th.December, 1960. The Meeting of the Finance Committee was held on December 12th, 1960 for the purpose of approving and also passing the various accounts which had been properly certified and placed before them. All Members of the Committee were present. AId. Morton, Chairman of Finance, presided. Sundry Accounts submitted in the amount of $55,299.27 were approved by the Committee, The Accounts submitted, being passed or otherwise dealt with, were ordered placed in the Money By-law for presentation to the Council, on the motion of AId, McKinley and AId. Gregory. The City Manager's report on the application of the Bank of Montreal for · a sign permit to erect a plastic, illuminated donble-sided clock at 1838-~0 Main Street, at an estimated cost of $850. was presented. for consideration. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald. Gregory that the report be received and adopted and permit issued. The City Manager's ~eport was presented concerning the action of the Property Committee on November 30th~ 1959 with reference to the proposed remodelling of the motel owned by Albert 1annuzzelli on Clifton ~t11, Th~ City NansEer advised that the Property Connittee at that time recommended that the application be approved, The City Manager further advised that Mr. lanuuzzelli has no~ filed plans for the demolition of the existing motel and the erection of 38 units, 19 units on the groundfloor and 19 units on the upper floor, at an estimated cost of $120,000. and that the plans as suhmitted have been approved by the Department of Travel and Publicity. The City Manager advised that he would be prepared to reconmaend that the permit be issued but queried whether the Property Cormnittee of 1960 would be prepared to approve the reconmaendation of the Property Committee of 1959. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Swayze and Ald. McKinley that the report be received and filed and the permit be issued. The City Manager referred to the extension allowed to the applicant, Mr. D. L. Webster, for construction of the Scotsman Motel on Lundyas Lane to the first of March, 1961 and advised that he had requested the Contractor to come in with the plan which will be utilized in the eventual construction- ORDERED on the motion of Ald. McCallum and Ald. Swayze that the verbal report of the City M~nager be received and adopted. Carried, with Ald. Martiu-contrary. The Committee arose and reported to Council on the motion of Ald. McKinley and Aid. McCallum. READ AND ADOPTED, 19th. December, 1960. .! Council recessed at 8.25 p.m. on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. Gregory. e READ AND ADOPTED, 19th. December, 1960. Chairman o~ Finance. COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber, 12th.December,1960. The Committee re-assembled at the close of the regular Council and Finance Meetings for the purpose of passing the by-law which covered the accounts approved by the Committee. All Members of Council were present. His Worship, Mayor Miller, presided. BY-LAW The following By-law was passed; No. 5954 - To provide monies for general purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Martin and Aid. Swayze that Ald. Morton be granted the privilege of introducing the by-law and the by-law be given the let. reading. - Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. McKinley that Rule 36 of the Standing Rules of Council be temporarily suspended and the by-law be given · the second reading. - Carried Unanimously. Third Reading ~ Aid. Gregory and AId. Morton - Carried Unanimously. COUNCILMEETING Council Chamber, 12th.December, 1960, Council reconvened at 8.30 p.m, for the purpose of meeting in joint session with the Council of the Township of Stamford. His Worship Mayor Miller called the meeting to order and advised as to its purpose, namely, for the consideration of the report of the Joint Committee on Merger, and then turned the meeting over to Alderman Martin, Chairman of the Joint Merger Connnittee. Alderman Martin stated that there was not much further for him to say in connection with the matter since the report as submitted at the meeting of November 25th, contained recommendations of the Conm~ittee and suggested that if anyone had questions to direct that he or members of the Committee would attempt to satis£actorily answer them. Mayor Miller queried the possible changes in mill rates as contained in the final phase of the report from the Consultants, Deacon, Arnett and Murray, and for clarification, Township Clerk Hugging, Secretary of the Joint Committee then read that particular section of the report, Various questions were then directed to the Chairman and Members of the Committee by Aldermen Gregory and Morton and at the request of the Chairman of the Joint Committee, Mr. Conrad Eldt, Engineer of the Township of Stamford, explained in detail the plans depicting the proposed merged and annexed areas. Deputy Reeve Keighan then stated that he is prepared to support the recommendations of the Joint Committee but that he was of the opinion that consideration should be given by the Township of Stamford to making available the acreage presently under option to the Township, to the City of Niagara Falls as a site for the proposed sewage disposal plant, since at this stage the Township of Stamford does not need a disposal plant and that this would result in considerable saving to the whole area. Re also suF~ested that consideration be given to partial construction of a sewage disposal plant but being designed for expansion in the future when it would be essential to service the balance of the Township and adjoining areas. He also advocated that the Department of Highways beapproached in order to gain connitments as to work proposed on Highways No. 8 and 20 so that this work would be taken care of by the Department before merger or annexation and thus void the necessity of paying for these works by the area municipalities. He finished by stating that he was prepared to move a resolution adopting the report subject to his stated reservations. Following brief discussion, the following Resolution was passed; RESOLUTION No. 132 - ALDERI$1NMARTIN DEPUTY REEVE KEIG~IN - RESOLVED that we, the Councils of the City of Niagara Falls and the ~wn~hi~'o'[gtamford, now assembled in joint session, adopt the report of the Merger Committee dated the 25th. day of November, 1960, and that we authorize the Merger Committee to prepare the necessary joint or separate applications as may be required to implement their recommendations in the said report, and that the Committee be authorized to employ such professional help in the preparation of the application or applications as they or their professional advisors may deem advisable, but that the application or applications be not filed with the Ontario Municipal Board or no other official steps be taken to actually make the application or applications until the said application or applications have been approved by the two 1961 Councils; and the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. Following the putting of the resolution to a vote, the members-elect of the Councils of the City of Niagara Falls and the Township of Stamford were asked for their opinion and all present indicated that they were in accord with the Councils' actions in this regard. The business meeting having been concluded, His Worship the Mayor offered his congratulations to the Chairman of the Joint Committee, the Members of the Committee and all persons who had any part to play in the preparation of the voluminous report and Alderman M~rtin in turn expressed his appreciation for the co-operation that he had received all during its preparation. Council adjourned on the motion of Ald. Morton and Ald. McKinley. READ AND ADOFrED, 19th. Daceabet, 1960. Clerk ', I| I..! O O C O O O O O O · H O 0 O 0 0 · Hcd 0 C 0 SIXTY-FOURTH MEETING I! · Council Chamber, 19th.Becember, 1960. REGUhlR MEETING Pursuant to adjournment, Council met at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, December 19th, 1960, for the purpose of considering general business and finance. All Members of Council were present. The Council, having received and read the minutes of the previous meeting, adopted these on the motion of Ald, Gregory and Ald. Swayze. C~ff4UNICATIONS T~ ~llojiJJ~Communications, laid over from previg~~ mee. tig~s_,' yer,e p.r~s.ent~j_ No. 369 - G.rJa~ ~i~ara Chamber o~ ~pnunerce - re possibility of re-opening Bender Hill to relieve traffic congestion in Park area. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Martin and Ald. Swayze that the communication be received and laid on the table, for the next meeting of Council. SERE_ R~pgi_t No~3~ No. 383 - pjyi~d__S.. M~c2~rtj~ - requesting approval of plans to operate sightseeing tours. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. Gregory and AId. White that the co~unication be received and filed and ~he report of the Traffic Comittee be adoprod. SEE Communication No. 387 The following Communications were .presented; No. 387 - Downtown Businessmen's Association - requesting Council to give due considerat[dn~o~TM~[~'~%p~ll~at~h~ ORDERED on the motion of Aid.Gregory and Ald. White that the communication be received and filed. SEE Report No.334 No. 388 - W.O's and Sergeants, 172nd. Battoil- invitation to New Ycar's Open House. No. 389 - 67. Oi~a~'O~'[i~l'7'~d]*~at[~'. Invitation to New Year 's Open House. ORDERED on~e'~i~{~'i'aj'~Wr~l~ ~]Vfd. Morton that the invitations be received and accepted and as many of the Members of Council as find it possible, attend. No. 390 - ~i~ara Falls Kiltie Brass Band - advising of Annual Carol Service on December 22nd, and requesting bus for transportation purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Aid. McKinley and Ald. Gregory that the communication be received and filed and approval be granted as in past years. No. 391 - Njg~ra Falls Civi~ees_~/'., L,__ocal 133 o advising of desire to have contract opened for negotiations. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. Swayze that the communication be received and referred to the 1961 Negotiating Committee. 'No. 392 - Winter Employment Campaign Committee - requesting issuance of a joint proclamati~s'~a~s~r~g'~F~"the Committee. ORDERED on the motion of Ald. Morton and AId. Gregory that the communication be received, filed and the proclamation be issued. No. 393 - Winter Ej~!oyment Campai~Committee - requesting Council's approval of an approach being made to H.E.P.C. regarding recapping of the Hydro Canal. ORDERED on the motion o[ Ald. McKinley and Ald. Morton that the communication be received and filed and Council approve of said approach being made with reference to the recapping of the Hydro Canal. No. 394 - W_i.n__~er Eml_~,ent Ca__mpai~_n_C__onm~ttee - advising of resolution passed on Dec. 1st. urging various municipalities in the area to give some thought to a more vigorous Industrial Development Program and that they revitalize the existing Industrial Development Committee so that greater emphasis is placed in bringing new Industries to the area, thereby finding more Jobs for the people out of work. It ~as moved by Ald. Morton and seconded by Ald. White that the communication be received and filed and the Advisory Committee be assured of Council's whole-bearded support. This motion was defeated by a vote o£ 4 to 3; an amendment made by Aid.