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2001/02/12READ AND ADOPTED, R.O. KALLIO, ACTING CITY CLERK SIXTH MEETING COMMITTEE -OF- THE -WHOLE Committee Room #2A February 12, 2001 Council met on Monday, February 12, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. In Committee-of-the Whole. All members of Council, with the exception of Alderman Craitor, who was away on vacation and Alderman Orr, who was away due to an illness in the family, were present. Alderman Federow presided as Chairman. Following consideration of the items presented, the Committee -of- the -Whole did not rise to report in open session. PLANNING MEETING WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR Council Chambers February 12, 2001 Council met on Monday, February 12, 2001 at 6:15 p.m. for the purpose of considering Planning and Regular Business matters. All members of Council, with the exception of Alderman Craitor, who was away on vacation; and Alderman Orr, who was away due to an illness in the family, were present. Alderman Ken Feren offered the Opening Prayer. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Alderman Fisher requested that the Minutes be amended to reflect that she had voted in favour of the motion dealing with the issue of Governance and Alderman Pietrangelo requested that the Minutes be amended to reflect that he had voted against the motion. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 5, 2001 be approved as amended.. Carried Unanimously. 2 DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Alderman Wing indicated a pecuniary interest on Report No. F- 2001 -16, Cheque Nos. 257801; 257857; 257688 and 257863, because she is an Officer of the organization involved. Alderman Fisher indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2001 -16, Cheque No. 257865 because the payment is made to a family member. Alderman Campbell indicated a pecuniary interest on Report No. F- 2001 -16, Qlheque Nos 257834, 257653 because the District School Board is his employer and on Cheque No. 257867 because payment is to a family member. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, REMARKS Letter of Congratulations His Worship Mayor Thomson requested that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to Mr. Tim Hudak on his recent appointment as Tourism Minister. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to Mr. Tim Hudak on his recent appointment as Tourism Minister. Carried Unanimously. Letter of Condolence His Worship Mayor Thomson referred to the tragic death of 20 year old, Salim Jabaji and requested that a letter of condolence be forwarded to his family. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman loannoni, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Salim Jabayi. Carried Unanimously. Downtown Area Bars His Worship Mayor Thomson referred to comments made by the Mayor of Windsor, regarding the influx of young people coming from across the border to downtown bars and indicating that their Planning Department was looking at methods of controlling the number of bars in the downtown areas. Mayor Thomson commented that Niagara Falls had similar problems and suggested that staff look into a method of controlling the number of bars in the downtown area. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the matter be referred to staff. Carried Unanimously. His Worship Mayor Thomson made reference to a legal opinion that had been received from the Solicitors for Niagara Falls Hydro, indicating the Mayor did not have a conflict of interest with respect to comments made regarding the Niagara Falls Hydro and suggested that if any Aldermen were interested in the correspondence, they could obtain a copy from the Mayor's Office. Mount Carmel Park Association -3 DEPUTATIONS Mr. Alfred Rampado, Chair, Mount Carmel Park Association, provided a brief background history of the park and of problems that had been encountered; discussed the initiatives taken by the residents in order to help clean up the park through landscaping efforts and to make it a focal point for the children in the area; and reviewed the various programs and activities that had been set up through fund raising efforts and thanked Mayor Thomson and staff for their direction and advice. Mayor Thomson thanked Mr. Rampado for his presentation and expressed the view that this was a great model for other areas in the community to emulate and to adopt the same type of policies and principals. Greater Niagara Transit Commission Niagara District Airport Commission Mr. Bart Mayes, Chairman, Greater Niagara Transit Commission reviewed the Annual 2000 Year -End Reports for the Greater Niagara Transit Commission and Niagara Chair -A -Van; and requested that Council approve the purchase of two smaller buses for use on public transit on an experimental basis. Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that Council approve the purchase of two smaller buses for use on public transit subject to final budget approval. Carried Unanimously. Mr. Fermino Susin, on behalf of the Niagara District Airport Commission, provided a brief overview of the Niagara District Airport; and indicated that the current need for ongoing operations was for a necessary increase in the municipal grants in order to permit the execution of a sustainable five -year business plan for the Airport that provides for needed renovations to their airside facilities and to increase a runway extension and requested that Council consider the increase in their annual grant during budget deliberations. Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Hendershot, that Council supports the initiatives of the Niagara District Airport Commission. Carried Unanimously. Mr. Donald May, Planner, on behalf of the Skylon Tower, provided an update of the planning for the Yerich lands; referred to the integration of the Park and the City and referred to the access from the casino to the Skylon Tower and of the importance of eliminating the railway tracks through the tourist area. He further discussed the possibility of the re- investment of downtown lands if the railway tracks were removed. His Worship Mayor Thomson thanked Mr. May for his presentation. -4 COMMUNICATIONS Communication No. 33 The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 51 Re: 64`h Annual Pilgrimage of the 40 8 Society Parade. The communication requests Council permission for a motorcade to proceed from the Canadian end of the Rainbow Bridge, River Road to Cenotaph for services on May 19`", 2001 at 2:00 p.m., and then on to Clifton Hill, Falls Avenue to QEW, Stanley Avenue to Valley Way, Branch 51 Clubhouse. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that the request be approved subject to established policy. PLANNING MATTERS PD- 2001 -14 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Zoning By -law amendment Application; AM- 45/2000, Gurdeep Singh Hansra; Part of 7939 Lundy's Lane; Building Lots. The report recommends that Council approve the Zoning By -law arnendment application to permit the land to be developed together with some parcels in the Orchard Grove Estates plan of subdivision for single detached dwellings. -AND Communication No. 34 Regional Niagara. The communication advises as having no objection to the rezoning of the property. His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting open and read the procedure to be followed under the Planning Act. The Acting City Clerk advised that the Notice of the Public Meeting had been given in accordance with the Regulations by prepaid First Class Mail on January 12, 2001. His Worship Mayor Thomson received indication that Mr. Brian Sinclair, was in attendance on behalf of the applicant, and received a negative response to his request for a show of hands by persons present who were interested in the application. He requested that all persons wishing to receive further notice of the passage of the by -law submit their names and addresses to the Clerk prior to leaving the meeting. His Worship Mayor Thomson advised that failure to make oral or written submissions at the Council meeting could result in the dismissal of the case at a future Ontario Municipal Board hearing. The Deputy Director of Planning and Development discussed the subject lands with the assistance of posted sketches; reviewed the information contained in the Recommendation Report; The Proposal; The Amendment; Related Applications; and the Public Notification Process; advised that the applicant wished to change the zoning from Tourist Commercial to R1E zoning and that staff were recommending approval of the requested amendment. There was a negative response to Mayor Thomson's request for comments from persons, other than the applicant or his agent, in support of the application and a negative response in opposition to the application. Mr. Brian Sinclair, advised that this was good for the area and thanked staff for their assistance in the matter. 5 Since no further comments were forthcoming, His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting with regard to Application AM- 45/2000, closed. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the correspondence be received and filed. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2001 -38 PD- 2001 -16 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Official Plan Amendment Application; AM- 21/2000, The Larocque Group; 2283 2225 Portage Road. The report recommends that Council approve the application for the Official Plan Amendment with a special policy stipulating required studies; and direct staff to prepare the necessary document for adoption as outlined in this report. -AND Communication No. 35 Background and Research Report from The Larocque Group. Communication No. 36 Canadian National Railway. The communication requests that the following policy will be included in the Official Plan Amendment: "Any proposed development will be required to undertake noise and vibration studies, to the satisfaction of the City, the Ministry of the Environment and the appropriate railway, and shall undertake appropriate measures to mitigate any adverse effects from noise and /or vibration that were identified." His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting open and read the procedure to be followed under the Planning Act. The Acting City Clerk advised that the Notice of the Public Meeting had been given in accordance with the Regulations by publishing in the Niagara Falls Review on January 13, 2001; and by prepaid First Class Mail to all parties concerned on January 12, 2001. His Worship Mayor Thomson received indication that Mr. Bert Larocque, was in attendance on behalf of the applicant and received a negative response to his request for a show of hands by persons present who were interested in the application. He requested that all persons wishing to receive further notice of the passage of the by -law submit their names and addresses to the Clerk prior to leaving the meeting. His Worship Mayor Thomson advised that failure to make oral or written submissions at the Council meeting could result in the dismissal of the case at a future Ontario Municipal Board hearing. The Deputy Director of Planning and Development discussed the subject lands with the assistance of posted sketches; reviewed the information contained in the Recommendation Report; advised that this was an Official Plan amendment and that this was the first stage in the development of the area; ;stated that the Hydro corridor to the north was a good buffer and that staff were in support of the application subject to the applicant providing the appropriate environmental, noise and vibration studies and an archaeological study, a storm water drainage plan and a traffic impact study. 6 There was a negative response to Mayor Thomson's request for comments from persons, other than the applicant or his agent, in support of the application and a negative response in opposition to the application. Mr. Burt Larocque, indicated that by changing the Official Plan designation of this parcel of land to residential it would be in keeping with the character of the surrounding usage and a logical rounding out of the area. Since no further comments were forthcoming, His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting with regard to Application AM- 21/2000, closed. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. OIRDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that the communications be received and filed. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2001 -40 PD- 2001 -17 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Official Plan zoning By -law ArnendmentApplication; AM- 16/2000, Vegter Estates Draft Plan of Subdivision; Jack and Diane Vegter. The report recommends the following: 1. That the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By -law be approved as detailed in this report; 2. That the Vegter Estates Plan of Subdivision be draft approved subject to the conditions in the attached Appendix; 3. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plan as "approved 20 days after notice of Council's decisior has been given as required by the Planning Act, provided no appeals of the decision have been lodged; 4. That draft approval be given for three years, after which approval will lapses unless an extension is requested by the developer and, subject to review, granted by Council. -AND Communication No. 37a) Ms. Jean Grandoni. The communication advises as not being in agreement with the proposal and provides comments on the matter. Communication No. 37b) Mr. Peter Grandoni. The communication requests that the conditions as outlined in the communication )e implemented. Communication No. 38 Regional Niagara, Planning Development Department. The communication advises that staff support the draft approval of the subdivision subject to the Regional Planning and Public Works conditions as outlined; and that a stormwater management report and archaeological assessment are requested as conditions of approval. Communication No. 39 Mr. John Bacher, 134 Church St. The communication provides comments with respect to 4 of the 12 proposed lots in the subdivision as being in the flood plain of Shriners' Creek and requests that these lands be deleted from the subdivision. His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting open and read the procedure to be followed under the Planning Act. 7 The Acting City Clerk advised that the Notice of the Public Meeting had been given in accordance with the Regulations by prepaid First Class Mail on January 12, 2001; and with the posting of the notice on the subject lands on January 12, 2001; and by publishing in the Niagara Falls Review on January 13, 2001. His Worship Mayor Thomson received indication that Mr. Phil Fisher was in attendance on behalf of the applicant and received a positive response to his request for a show of hands by persons present who were interested in the application. He requested that all persons wishing to receive further notice of the passage of the by -law submit their names and addresses to the Clerk prior to leaving the meeting. His Worship Mayor Thomson advised that failure to make oral or written submissions at the Council meeting could result in the dismissal of the case at a future Ontario Municipal Board hearing. The Deputy Director of Planning and Development discussed the subject lands with the assistance of posted sketches; reviewed the information contained in the Recommendation Report; advised that the applicant would like the lands to be designated Residential and that the subdivision development is supported subject to draft plan approval and that the applicant provide a Storm Water Management Reportto be approved by the Conservation Authority, the City and the Region; and indicated that the Conservation Authority had also requested the installation of a perimeter fence and a lot grading plan before construction occurs. He advised that staff are in support of the Change in the Official Plan, the zoning change and the subdivision design. There was a negative response to Mayor Thomson's request for comments from persons, other than the applicant or his agent, in support of the application and a positive response in opposition to the application. Ms. Jean Grandoni reviewed the correspondence which she had distributed to members of Council; discussed the housing supply over the next 35 years; referred to the water quality issue and that the matter should be deferred to the Environmental Planning arid Greening committee and expressed concerns regarding the location of the required fencing along the floodplain boundary instead of having it along the property boundary and requested that the matter be deferred. Mr. John Bacher, on behalf of the Preservation of Agricultural Lands Society, expressed concerns regarding the conditions for draft approval and that these be referred to the Environmental Planning and Greening committee before draft approval is given for the subdivision; expressed concerns regarding that the applicant and NPC consider negotiations fora possible land transfer; advised that he objected to Condition of Approval regarding cash -in -lieu for parkland dedication; expressed concerns regarding storm water discharging directly to the Creek and urged that Council not consider approval subject to no sale of land from the existing conservation area and seeking expansion of the conservation area through the 5% parkland dedication and to use the constructed wetlands. The Director of Municipal Works responded that concerns of both the Conservation Authority and the Ministry of the Environment would have to be addressed as part of the storm water management plan and that it already was part of the Condition of Approval. 8 Mr. John Walker, Walker Industries, advised that he was in support of the motion arid expressed the opinion that the farmland was not being utilized and that the land was going to waste; that cash crop farmland has been lost; he referred to the discharge of water onto the farmlands by a certain company and advised that the discharge coming from the subdivision would not be as harmful as the farmland discharge; he also discussed the issue of the 100- year floodplain and thanked Council for the opportunity to provide his input. Mr. Phil Fisher, provided a brief synopsis of the merits and reasoning behind why the urban boundary was extended and accepted to be at the Creek area; that the Creek would be a physical barrier to that extension; advised that staff support was favourable; referred to the preparation of a Preliminary Servicing report with regard to the flow from the site into Shriner's Creek; stated that there have been no discussions regarding the transfer of property between the applicant and the Region; he advised that there would be a vegetative buffer provided as a standard requirement that; he indicated that the property did not have any viability for agricultural use and that the applicant had come up with a low density land use that would provide for greenspace and open space and proper storm water management. Mr. Fisher expressed the opinion that if it was Council's direction to meet with the Environmental Planning and Greening Committee to discuss the concerns regarding the urban boundary and the proximity of the development to the floodplain, that he would be in favour of such a meeting and that Ms. Grandoni and Mr. Bacher be included in the discussions. Since no further comments were forthcoming, His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting with regard to Application AM- 16/2000, closed. Following some discussion, on the motion of Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman Puttick, that the matter be deferred. The motion was Defeated. Following further discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the report be received and adopted. The motion Carried with Aldermen Wing and Puttick voting contrary to the motion and with all others voting in favour. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the communications be received and filed. Carried Unanimously. PD- 2001 -18 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Recommendation Report Colangelo Estates Draft Plan of Subdivision 26T -11- 2000 -07; Zoning By -law Amendment Application AM- 40/2000; 586112 Ontario Limited (In Trust). The report recommends the following: 1. That the Colangelo Estates Plan of Subdivision be draft approved subject to the conditions in the attached Appendix; 2. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plan as "approved" 20 days after notice of Council's decision has been given as required by the Planning Act, provided no appeals of the decision have been lodged; 3. That draft approval be given for three years, after which approval will lapse unless an extension is requested by the developer and, subject to review, granted by Council; 4. That the application to amend the Zoning By -law be approved to provide the necessary land use regulations to guide the development of the subdivision. -9 -AND Communication No. 40 Regional Niagara Planning and Development Department. The communication advises as having no objection to the draft approval of the application subject to the Regional Planning and Public Works conditions as set out. Communication No. 41 Mr. Clyde Carruthers, Friends of the Haulage Road. The communication advises as having no objections to the application. Communication No. 42 John Saczkowski and Marie Saczkowski Campbell. The communication requests that as part of the consent, that the concerns as indicated, be incorporated as required. Communication No. 43a) Chown Cairns, on behalf of Joseph and Assunta Marinelli, residing at 6610 Mountain Road. The communication comments on the pesticide use on the farm and expresses concerns regarding a temporary road access to the proposed subdivision and no proper turning circles or any alternative emergency access. Communication No. 43b) Chown Cairns, on behalf of Ferdinando and Lucia Fuoco, residing at 6630 Mountain Road. The communication expresses concern regarding the small size of the proposed lots; temporary road access to the proposed development, with no emergency access and no permanent road access; but advises that their clients do not object to the development but have the right to insist upon proper development. His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting open and read the procedure to be followed under the Planning Act. The Acting City Clerk advised that the Notice of the Public Meeting had been given in accordance with the Regulations by prepaid First Class Mail on January 19, 2001. His Worship Mayor Thomson received indication that Mr. Tom Richardson, Solicitor, was in attendance on behalf of the applicant, and received a positive response to his request for a show of hands by persons present who were interested in the application. He requested that all persons wishing to receive further notice of the passage of the by -law submit their names and addresses to the Clerk prior to leaving the meeting. His Worship Mayor Thomson advised that failure to make oral or written submissions at the Council meeting could result in the dismissal of the case at a future Ontario Municipal Board hearing. The Deputy Director of Planning and Development discussed the subject lands with the assistance of posted sketches; reviewed the information contained in the Recommendation Report; advised that the applicant had been to Council on a number of occasions and that this was a new submission for this property; he advised that this was a revised layout for 18 single- detached lots along a road system that would provide for the integration through the lands to the east and west and that there was a temporary road access across two of the lots out to Mountain Road to allow the development to proceed at the present time with no connection to Dellpark Road by vehicular traffic. He indicated that the applicant has also requested a zoning change to R1 C zoning with a lot size of 50 feet frontage; he advised that Parks, Recreation and Culture had requested a 10 foot wide strip for a walkway to occur at the west side of Lot 4 or the east side of Lot #1, with a future matching dedication from adjacent land with a total 20 foot walkway for the Haulage Road trail. He advised that staff were in support of the applicant subject to the conditions of draft approval and that there be a wire fence installed along the east boundary and that there be an environmental site audit along with an archaeological study. 10 The Director of Parks, Recreation provided clarification with respect to the provision of a walkway allowing the community to access the trail which is heavily used by families. There was a positive response to Mayor Thomson's request for comments from persons, other than the applicant or his agent, in support of the application and a positive response in opposition to the application. Mr. Clyde Carruthers, on behalf of Friends of the Haulage Road, advised as being in support of the application as Haulage Road trial would not be disturbed; addressed the issue of "adopt a trail program" and stated as being in favour of the 10 foot dedication. Ms. Tina Lisi, 6646 Mountain Road, on behalf of the area residents, advised that the primary concern was the proposed temporary road access and requested that Council approve the application only with the provision that the roadway be designated and property designed as a permanent access and not on a temporary basis; requested that the 1970 Gauld Draft Plan be modified to address the land owners' concerns and that Council send the issue to the Planning Department for reconsideration; requested that zoning be increased to a R1 B category, in order that the style and size of homes be in keeping with the area; indicated that neighbouring lands to the east and west of the application, were used for farming and that there was pesticide use, she requested that there be a warning clause for potential buyers of the pesticide use by neighbouring owners prior to purchase and requested that Council defer the matter until all the concems had been addressed. Mr. John Wiley, on behalf ofJoseph Marinelli and on behalf of Ferdinando and Lucia Fuoco expressed the opinion that to approve a temporary road use was not proper planning, as the temporary road does not provide emergency access and suggested that the developer consider giving up one lot in order to put in a proper and safe road to his development and advised that he was not opposed to the development Mr. Tom Richardson, Sullivan Mahoney, provided clarification with respect to the Regional report dealing with road access and advised that those comments had been made with respect to the former plan of Dell Park access; he discussed the provisions of the zoning by -law; he stated that the subject property was proposed to be R1C and that the residents would like to see the same type of zoning as Calaguiro Estates; he addressed the issue of sanitary sewer and water services and requested that Council approve the plan of subdivision and the zoning by -law amendment; he advised that his client was prepared to put in a farm -type of fencing on the eastern side of the property; that his client had initiated an environmental study with respect to possible pesticide in the soil; he would address the archaeological study and that his client had no objection to putting in the warning clause with respect to farming. He indicated that his client did not agree to the provision of the walkway and expressed concerns regarding the 10 foot wide strip with art elevated trail and advised that there were lands further to the west that had a much lower elevation and could be accessed more easily; he requested that Council delete the provision of a walkway, but that if the requirement be imposed, that the access be at grade, so that access to the trail not be raised above the elevation of the lots. In response to questions raised regarding the temporary road, the Director of Municipal Works advised this would be a typical City road with no curbs. Since no further comments were forthcoming, His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting with regard to Application AM- 40/2000, closed. New Business Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that the matter be deferred until the residents in the area and the developer meet to design a permanent road access to this development. The motion was Defeated with Aldermen Wing, Fisher, loannoni and Volpatti voting in favour of the motion and with all others voting contrary to the motion. Following further discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the report be received and adopted. The motion Carried with Aldermen Wing, Fisher, loannoni and Volpatt voting contrary to the motion and with all others voting in favour. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the communications be received and filed. Carried Unanimously. PD- 2001 -15 -Chief Administrative Officer Re: Letter from Miss Joan Howatson. The report recommends that Miss Howatson's request to have the Planning Department undertake a study of permitted land uses within Light Industrial zones be considered as part of the City's comprehensive zoning by -law update. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Hendershot, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. REPORTS RATIFICATION OF CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the actions taken in Corporate Services Committee, earlier this evening, be approved. 1. That the Minutes of January 29, 2001 be adopted as amended; 2. Report F- 2001 -15 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Members of Council, Committee of Adjustment and Recreation Commission that the report be received and filed for information; 3. Report F- 2001 -16 Municipal Accounts that the Municipal Accounts totaling $1,486,732.34 for the period ending February 12, 2001 be approved Conflicts of Interest, Aldermen Fisher, Wing and Campbell That the matter of allowing Aldermen to buy, on a monthly basis, a certain number of dinner tickets vs buying a table for certain events, be referred to staff. Carried Unanimously. The motion Carried with Aldermen Fisher, Campbell and Wing abstaining from the vote on Report F- 2001 -16 on conflicts of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour. See By -law No. 2001 -41 MW- 2001 -17 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Appointment of Consultant; Fallsview Tourist Core area; Sanitary Trunk Sewer Phases 2 3 and Storm Trunk Sewer. The report recommends that the City of Niagara Falls enter into a Consulting Services Agreement for the design of phases 2 3 of the Sanitary Trunk Sewer and the Storm Trunk Sewer for the Fallsview Tourist core area with Kerry T. Howe Engineering Ltd., for the upset limit of $52,600.00. 12 ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. L- 2001 -15 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Metrus Properties Limited, Amending Agreement to Offer to Purchase; Our File No.: 2000 -165. The report recommends that an Agreement, in the form attached hereto, amending the Offer to Purchase part of the Montrose Business Park submitted by Metrus Properties Limited, be authorized. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2001 -39 BY -LAWS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Feren, that leave be granted to introduce the following by -laws, and the by -laws be read a first time: 2001 -37 A by -law to further amend By -law No. 89 -155, as amended, being a by -law to provide for the Standing Rules of Council. 2001 -38 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, as amended. (Re: AM- 45/2000) 2001 -39 A by -law to authorize an amending agreement to an Offer to Purchase and Option Agreement with Metrus Properties Limited respecting part Lot 210 in the former Township of Stamford, now in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara. 2001 -40 A by -law to provide for the adoption of an amendment to the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan. (Re: AM- 21/2000, 2283 2225 Portage Road) 2001 -41 A by -law to authorize monies for General Purposes (February 12, 2001) The motion Carried with Aldermen Fisher, Campbell and Wing abstaining from the vote on By -law No. 2001 -40, on conflicts of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the by -laws be now read a second and third time: 2001 -37 A by -law to further amend By -law No. 89 -155, as amended, being a by -law to provide for the Standing Rules of Council. 2001 -38 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, as amended. (Re: AM- 45/2000) 2001 -39 A by -law to authorize an amending agreement to an Offer to Purchase and Option Agreement with Metrus Properties Limited respecting part Lot 210 in the former Township of Stamford, now in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara. 2001 -40 A by -law to provide for the adoption of an amendment to the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan. (Re: AM- 21/2000, 2283 2225 Portage Road) 2001 -41 A by -law to authorize monies for General Purposes (February 12, 2001) The motion Carried with Aldermen Fisher, Campbell and Wing abstaining from the vote on By -law No. 2001 -40, on conflicts of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour Recreation Benefits Youth 10 -Digit Dialing System Heritage Week Letter of Congratulations 13 NEW BUSINESS His Worship Mayor Thomson referred to a recent article entitled, "Recreation Important to Fighting Crime" and advised that a Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee had been set up with meetings being held in various High Schools to bring forward ideas and suggestions of the youth in our community and advised that a Youth Forum was being held on March 29, 2001 at the Optimist Club at 8:30 a.m. to discuss the benefits of recreation on youth. Alderman Carolynn loannoni advised that the Niagara Regional Police were putting together a 3 -year business plan for community policing and advised that there was Federal and Provincial funding available. Alderman loannoni congratulated the new Acting Inspector Doug Kane on his recent appointment. Alderman Janice Wing referred to the 10 -Digit Dialing System that is to be implemented in May for all areas and suggested that Canada have its own Country Code arid that a letter be forwarded to the CRTC requesting that Canada receive it's own Country Code and that a copy be circulated to all municipalities with over 50,000 population. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that a letter be forwarded to the CRTC requesting that Canada receive it's own Country Code and that a copy be circulated to all municipalities with over 50,000 population. Carried Unanimously. Alderman Janice Wing referred to the Heritage Week Celebrations with a "Cradle to Grave" theme and advised that tables would be set up at Niagara Square from February 1fi`h, 16th and 2001 and invited everyone to attend the celebrations. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Feren, that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to Simon's Restaurant on the occasion of being in business for the past 100 years. Carried Unanimously. Letter of Appreciation 14 Alderman Art Federow referred to the damage which had been sustained to the Chippawa BIA Boat Docks at the Whitmore Bridge due to ice conditions and requested that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to the Chippawa Fire Department for their assistance and to the Riverside Titanic and Double Decker Tours for providing the manpower and vehicles to get the docks out. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Federow, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to the Chippawa Fire Department for their assistance and to the Riverside Titanic and Double Decker Tours for providing the manpower and vehicles to get the docks out. Carried Unanimously. Long -Term Care Beds Resources READ AND ADOPTED, R. O. KALLIO, ACTING CITY CLERK Alderman Selina Volpatti referred to correspondence received from the Niagara District Health Council on the current status of long -term Care beds and Community Resources and of the number of individuals waiting for beds in the Region; she requested that staff provide information on the number of Residents in Niagara Falls that are on the waiting list. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the meeting be adjourned. Carried Unanimously. WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR