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2001/04/23READ AND ADOPTED, E.C. WAGG, CITY CL TWELFTH MEETING COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE Committee Room #2 April 23 2001 Council met on Monday, April 23, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. in Committee -of- the Whole. All members of Council, with the exception of Alderman Orr, who was away due to illness, were present. Alderman Wayne Campbell presided as Chairman. Following consideration of the items presented, the Committee -of- the -Whole rose to report in open session. REGULAR COUNCIL fWAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR Council met on Monday, April 23, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering Regular Business matters. All members of Council, with the exception of Alderman Orr, who was away due to illness, were present. Alderman Shirley Fisher offered the Opening Prayer. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Council Chambers April 23, 2001 Alderman Kim Craitor indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2001 -27, Cheque Nos. 259177; 259288; 259276; 259200; 259137; 259258; 259287; 259126 and 259295 because a family member is employed by the Region. Alderman Ken Feren indicated a pecuniary interest on the Canadian Niagara Hotels matter. Alderman Carolynn loannoni indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2001 -27, Cheque No. 259275, because she is the recipient. Alderman Janice Wing indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2001 -27, Cheque Nos. 259245; 259322; 259286, because she is an officer of the organization. -2 ADOPTION OF MINUTES Alderman Volpatti requested that the Minutes of April 9, 2001 be amended to reflect her opposition to By -law No. 2001 -69. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the Minutes of the Planning /Regular Meeting of April 9, 2001 be approved as amended. Carried Unanimously. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, REMARKS Provincially funded Fire Services Programs ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that Council supports the City of Welland's resolution supporting the strategies and recommendations of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, petitioning the Provincial Govemment to initiate an adequately funded Provincial. Fire Service Program focussed on targeted areas with high benefit potential that reflects a commitment by the Government of Ontario to protect its citizens, particularly the young and the elderly, who are at a higher risk of being victims of tire tragedies. Carried Unanimously. Greater Niagara General Hospital the Niagara Falls Health Board ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Hendershot, that a letter of support be forwarded to Drs. Munkley; Pang and Flores and to Mr. Lib Zappitelli and Mr. Don Jackson with respect to dealing with the problems at the Greater Niagara General Hospital and further, that a letter be forwarded to our M.P.P. Bart Mattes and Health Minister Clement, to enquire on the situation at G.N.G.H. Carried Unanimously. Mayor's Statement to Mr. Mrs. Shand His Worship Mayor Thomson provided a statement of apology to Mr. Robert Shand and to Mrs. Ruth Shand arising out of statements that he had made to them at the Council meeting of June 8, 1998. Prior to dealing with listed Agenda Items, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Craitor, the Canadian Niagara Hotel matter from Committee -of -the -Whole dealing with the Jolly Cut property, East limit of Robinson Street be brought forward. Carried Unanimously. Mr. Emilio Rammundo, Architect, on behalf of Canadian Niagara Hotels, distributed maps and coloured photos of Block 8 of parcel 295, flanked by HOCO properties and Skylon development to the south and north and flanked by Niagara Parks Commission property known as Queen Victoria Park; he advised that his client was looking to develop this property fora hotel development and at acquiring part of the unopened road allowance of Robertson Street, known as the jolly cut and working that portion as part of the development; he stated that the proposal would create a much favourable access and create a park -like and hospitable entranceway to Queen Victoria Park. He requested Council's consideration to refer the matter to staff for feedback and recommendations. 3 Following the presentation, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that the matter be referred to staff. The motion Carried with Alderman Feren abstaining from the vote on a conflict of interest and with all others voting in favour. PRESENTATIONS Cardinal Newman Catholic School Donation His Worship Mayor Thomson congratulated and presented a token of appreciation to the following students of Cardinal Newman Catholic School in recognition of their donation for the Millennium Trail Claudia Gierusznska; Kylie Maiolo; Marie Dyck; Lucia Leone; Emily Dekker and Dalton Jodoin along with teacher, Miss Melissa Candeloro and Principal, Mr. Clyde Carruthers. DEPUTATIONS Bicycle Week May 26"' to June 3' 2001 Mr. John Anstruther, Chair, Trail Bikeway Committee provided information on the various activities being held on May 26 2001, the 4th Annual Bike Fun Day, including a Bicycle Rodeo and Bicycle Maintenance Workshop, He extended an invitation to members of Council and the community to attend the Grand Opening of the Millennium Trail on June 16 2001. G.N. G.H. Foundation Dr. Ian Brown, Urologist, invited His Worship Mayor Thomson, members of Council and the community to attend a theatre comedy benefit, on April 27 2001 on behalf of the G. N. G. H. Foundation to raise awareness on the issue of prostate cancer. Salvation Army's 2001 Red Shield Campaign Captain Paul Gilbert informed members of Council of the Salvation Army's 2001 Door to Door Red Shield Campaign to begin on Monday, May 7, 2001 and requested permission to have a flag raising ceremony in front of City Hall on May 7, 2001. PLANNING MATTERS PD- 2001 -36 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Zoning By -law amendment Application; AM- 46/2000, Orsini Bros. Inns Inc., 6039 Fallsview Boulevard; Proposed 15- storey Hotel. The report recommends the following: 1. That Council approve the above application for a proposed 15- storey hotel at 6039 Fallsview Boulevard and the associated off -site lot on Fallsview Boulevard; 2. That the site plan /section 37 agreement include conditions respecting architectural elements of the proposal, off -site parking, wind mitigation measures, interim streetscaping and the dedication of road widenings. 4 AND Communication No. 92 Four Points Hotel, Sheraon. The communication expresses concerns that the proposed building would block the view of their guest rooms and would cast a shadow on their hotel throughout the day. AND Communication No. 93 Regional Niagara, Planning and Development Department. The communication advises that the application is within the above -noted building height parameters. His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting open and read the procedure to be followed under the Planning Act. The City Clerk advised that the Notice of the Public Meeting had been given in accordance with the Regulations by prepaid First Class Mail on April 3, 2001. His Worship Mayor Thomson received indication that Mr. John Broderick, 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 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; Planning Review; and Public Notification Process; advised that the Proposal was within the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan; advised that the pedestrian level wind studies; the sun /shadow studies and traffic impact studies had been undertaken; stated that a site plan /section 37 agreerrient would be prepared subsequent to ensure that the conditions regarding architectural elements of the current proposal, off site parking, interim streetscaping, wind mitigation measures and dedication of road widenings are considered, and advised that staff were in support of the approval of the zoning by -law amendment and Section 37 agreement. 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. Maryann McIntyre, Four Points Hotel, indicated as being in favour of the development but expressed concerns that this development would sun shadow the Four Points Hotel. The Director of Planning and Development responded that the Four Points Hotel would not be sun shadowed by the new development, and reviewed the criteria regarding the number of hours of sunlight that must be maintained; and responded that a vast majority of parking would be on site. Mr. John Broderick advised that the proposed development was within the intent of the Official Plan Amendment; referred to the issue of landscaping and parking and streetscaping in the area. 5 Mr. Broderick commented on the open space and landscaping surrounding the parking area, referred to Section 2d of the draft by -law and requested that Council consider that the 6 metre wide landscaping strip parallel to and along the Fallsview Boulevard and Stanley Avenue road allowance be reduced to a 3.5 metre wide landscaping strip. The Director of Planning and Development advised that the request had been accommodated on the smaller parking lot area, but that the minimum 20 feet of landscaping was the standard requirement that had been adopted by Council. He further advised that this development could provide and maintain this standard in order to screen the parking areas from the street. Since no further comments were forthcoming, His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting with regard to Application AM-46 /2000, closed. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Hendershot, that the landscaping be reduced as requested by the applicant. The motion Carried with Alderman Wing and Volpatti voting contrary to the motion and with all others voting in favour. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Hendershot, that the correspondence be received and filed. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2001 -85 COMMUNICATIONS Communication No. 94 Niagara South Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association Re: Proclamation. The communication requests that Council proclaim the week of Monday, May 7 2001 to Sunday, May 13` 2001 as "Mental Health Week" in Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the request be supported. Carried Unanimously. Communication No. 95 The Optimist Club of Niagara Falls Re: Proclamation. The communication requests that Council proclaim the week of May 2001 to May 13 2001 as "Respect for Law Week" and a "Day of Non Violence" in the City of Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that the request be supported. Carried Unanimously. Communication No. 96 Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Re: Proclamation. The communication requests that Council proclaim June 21 s`, 2001 as "National Aboriginal Day ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the request be supported. Carried Unanimously. Communication No. 97 R. B. Andrews, 3190 Cattell Drive Re: The Development of the Lundy's Lane's Battlefield. The communication requests that consideration also be given to honouring the Canadians who fought for their country in the War of 1812 along with the United States and British citizens and suggests that the City's Official Historian, Mr. Sherman Zavitz along with Mr. Donald Graves write the text on tablets outlining the battle and the Canadians' part in it. 6 ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the matter be referred to staff. The motion Carried. with Alderman Wing abstaining from the vote on a conflict of interest and with all others voting in favour. Communication No. 98 Main Ferry B.I.A., c/o 5917 Main Street Re: 2001 Budget. The communication requests that Council approve the Main Ferry B.I.A. 2001 Operating Budget. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the request be approved. Carried Unanimously. Communication No. 99 Correspondence from Alderman Art Federow, Chair, Minor Hockey Ad Hoc Committee Re: May 28 2001 Niagara Falls Minor Hockey Association General Meeting. The communication requests that the Council Meeting of May 28 2001 be postponed in order that interested Aldermen can attend the general meeting; and further requesting that the general meeting be held in larger quarters due to an expected large turnout. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Federow, seconded by Alderman Hendershot, that the requests be approved. The motion Carried with Aldermen Craitor, Fisher and Wing voting contrary to the motion and with all others voting in favour. REPORTS RATIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that the actions taken in Community Services Committee, earlier this evening be approved: 1. Adoption of the April 9,. 2001 Community Services Committee Minutes; 2. BBS- 2001 -10 Sign Variance 5888 Thorold Stone Road that Council approve the variance to allow a portable sign at 5888 Thorold Stone Road; 3. BBS-2001-11 Coronation Centre Request for Sign Variance that Council approve the request for the Greater Niagara Senior Citizens Association to place a ground sign on Municipal property, at the Coronation Centre on Main Street, Niagara Falls; 4. BBS- 2001 -12 5020 Centre Street Request for Projecting Sign Variance that Council approve the variance to the Sign By -law for the application for a projecting sign at 5020 Centre Street, for Rock World Legends; 5. MW- 2001 -53 Consulting Services for the Construction and Calibration of a Dynamic Water Model that in accordance with the City's Consultant Selection Policy, it is recommended that the City of Niagara Falls enter into a Consulting Services Agreement for construction and calibration of a dynamic water quality model system with Earthtech Canada Limited, for the upset limit of $49,500; 6. MW- 2001 -54 Water Feature in Front of Rainforest Cafe North Side of Clifton Hill that the geyser water feature be allowed to be partially located on the City's sidewalk area and that an encroachment agreement be entered into with all costs associated with the water feature be borne by the developer; 7. R- 2001 -14 Encroachments Balmoral Park that the property owner of 6474 Balmoral Avenue be ordered to remove both his side and rear yard fence from City property; and that the property owner of 6464 Balmoral Avenue be ordered to remove the patio stones from City property; 7 8. R- 2001 -15 approval Process for Community Projects Requesting City Partnership that the policy outlining the approval process for community projects be approved; 9. R- 2001 -16 -2001 Parks Athletic Fields Schedules that the Schedules for Special Events and Regular Use of Parks, Athletic Fields, and School Grounds, be approved by City Council. Carried See By -law No. 2001 -84 CS- 2001 -04 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Terms of Reference, Minor Hockey ad hoc Committee. The report recommends that the attached Terms of Reference is provided for the information of Council ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Craitor, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the report be received and adopted. Carried ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Craitor, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that the Minor Hockey ad hoc Committee be disbanded. The motion was Lost with Aldermen Craitor, Fisher and loannoni voting in favour and with all others voting contrary to the motion. 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. Adoption of the April 9 2001 Corporate Services Committee Minutes; 2. F- 2001 -27 Municipal Accounts that the Municipal Accounts totalling $12,364,696.76 for the period ending April 23, 2001 be approved; Alderman Puttick opposed to approval of Cheque No. 259275; 3. F- 2001 -28 -2001 Financial Update First Quarter that the 2001 Financial Update for the First Quarter be received for information; 4. F- 2001 -29 Major Receivables Quarterly Report that the Major Receivables Quarterly Report be received for information; 5. F- 2001 -30 Development Charges 2000 Financial Information that the Development Charges 2000 Financial Information be received and filed; 6. F- 2001 -31 2000 reserves and Reserve Funds that the 2000 Transfers to Reserves and Reserve Funds be approved; 7. F- 2001 -32 2000 Capital Accounts that Report F- 2001 -32, 2000 Capital Accounts be received for information; 8. F- 2001 -33 Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes that the Cancellation, reduction or refund of Taxes under Section 442 443 of the Municipal Act be approved and granted to the individuals listed; 9. F- 2001 -34 Vacant Property Tax Rebates that Report F- 2001 -34, Vacant Property Tax Rebates be received for information; 8 10. Communication that the application fees in the amount of $1,050 be reimbursed to the Niagara Falls Life Centre; Four Opposed; Alderman Feren conflict of interest; The motion was amended to indicate that a grant in lieu of application fees in the amount of $1,050 be approved for the Niagara Falls Life Centre Alderman Puttick opposed. The motion Carried with Aldermen Hendershot and Puttick voting contrary to the amended motion dealing with the Niagara Falls Life Centre and with all others voting in favour. RATIFICATION OF MUNICIPAL PARKING TRAFFIC COMMITTEE ACTIONS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Craitor, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the actions taken in Municipal Parking Traffic Committee on April 17, 2001 be approved: MW- 2001 -52 Chairperson Municipal Parking Traffic Committee Municipal Parking Traffic Committee Recommendations -April 17, 2001 Meeting. The report provides the following recommendations: 1. MW- 2001 -37 St. James Avenue Parking Review the report recommends that a two -hour parking restriction be installec on the west side of St. James Avenue between Thorold Stone Road and Crawford Street between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 2. MW- 2001 -39 Morrison Street Parking Review the report recommends that: 1) a) that the existing "No Parking" restrictions be replaced with a "No Stopping" restriction on: both sides of Morrison Street from Drummond Road to a point 13 metres west of Drummond Road; b) the south side of Morrison Street from a point 32 metres west of Drummond Road to a point 10 metres east of LaMarsh Drive; c) the north side of Morrison Street from a point 32 metres west of Drummond road to a point 55 metres east of LaMarsh Drive; d) the south side of Morrison Street from LaMarsh Drive to a point 300 metres west of LaMarsh Drive; e) the north side of Morrison street from a point 40 metres east of LaMarsh Drive to a point 3C0 metres west of LaMarsh Drive; 2) a) the existing "No Parking" restrict on be replaced with a "No Standing" restrictions on: a) both sides of Morrison Street from a point 13 metres west of Drummond Road to a point 32 metres west of Drummond Road; b) the south side of Morrison Street from LEiMarsh Drive to a point 10 metres east of LaMarsh Drive; c) the north side of Morrison Street from a point 40 metres east of LaMarsh Drive to a point 55 metres east of LaMarsh Drive; 3) MW -2001 -41 Byng Avenue at Leeming Street Intersection Control Review that no revisions to the existing traffic control devices at the intersection of Byng Avenue and Leeming Street be carried out at this time; 4) MW- 2001 -44 Spring Street and Desson Avenue Intersection Control review it is recommended that 1) a stop sign be installed on the north leg of Desson Avenue at Spring Street facing southbound motorists; and that 2) staff further investigate the need for an all way stop sign; 5) Stamford Green Drive Linden Avenue request for All Way Stop that an all way stop control be installed at the intersection of Stamford Green Drive and Linden Avenue; 9 6) Queen Street Medical Building request for Parking Changes that 1) two parking meters in front of the Queen Street Medical Building be converted from a two -hour time limit to a 15- minute time limit; and 2) that the lease parking spaces be reduced from 25 spaces to 15 spaces to accommodate more daily pay customers Carried Unanimously See By -law No. 2001 -82 See By -law No. 2001 -83 Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Craitor, the Karl Dren contact the management at the Morrison Street clinic regarding the issue of parking. Carried Unanimously. MW- 2001 -55 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Release of Security Sidewalks /Calaguiro Subdivision January Drive. The report recommends that the security being held by the City to cover the cost of the construction of sidewalks on January Drive Calaguiro Subdivision) be retumed to the developer. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. PD -2001 -35 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Application for Regional Policy Plan Amendment town of Niagara -on- the -Lake Official Plan and Zoning By -law Amendment to Permit Airport Related Uses Adjacent to the Niagara District Airport. The report recommends that the report has been prepared for the information of Council. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. PD -2001 -37 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Application for Site Plan Approval; SPC- 53/2000, Victoria Avenue at Leader Lane; Proposed Four Storey Hotel. The report recommends the following: 1. That Council approve the site plan for a proposed four storey hotel development located on victoria Avenue at Leader Lane; 2. That By -law 80 -114 be amended to include the fire access route. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2001 -79 PD- 2001 -38 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Application for Site Plan Approval; 4887 Dorchester Road, Expansion to ZehrslWalmart Plaza. The report recommends that Council approve the site plan for a proposed expansion to the Zehrs/Walmart plaza. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. PD- 2001 -39 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Zoning Amendment Application; AM- 13/99, Jeff Dennington, Lyon's Parkway. The report recommends the following: 1. That Council approve the zoning and site plan control by -laws on tonight's agenda; 2. That Council withdraw the condition of requiring the 8.0 metre road dedication as a condition of development approval for the reasons noted in this report. 10 AND Communication No. 100 Sullivan- Mahoney, Solicitors. The communication requests that Mr. Rocco Vacca, Solicitor on behalf of Mr. Dennington be afforded the opportunity to address Council on this matter, if necessary. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2001 -80 See By -law No. 2001 -81 Verbal Report Alderman Kim Craitor, Chair, Canada Day Committee. Alderman Kim Craitor presented the City of Niagara Falls Canada Day logo "Celebrate Canada Niagara Falls Style" and provided a brief update on the upcoming Canada Day activities that have been scheduled. L- 2001 -23 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Establishment of Road Widening as a Public Highway, Victoria Avenue; Abutting Niagara Glen -View Tent Trailer Park Limited. The report recommends that the road widening, described as part 1 on Reference Plan No. 59R -11249 be established as a public highway, to form part of Victoria Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2001 -77 L- 2001 -24 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Woods/Tremble Encroachment Agreement with the City; 4770 Buckley Avenue. The report recommends that the continuation of the encroachment of the verandah and concrete steps at 4770 Buckley Avenue, as set out in heavy outline on the plan attached be permitted. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2001 -78 RESOLUTIONS NO. 11 FEREN WING WHERE biker gangs bring death and destruction with them wherever they go; AND WHEREAS there is indisputable evidence that biker gangs are moving into Ontario cities and towns; AND WHEREAS biker gangs are a clear and present danger to peaceful and law- abiding Ontario Communities; AND NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Provincial Government be requested to forthwith draft legislation so as to give Ontario municipalities the powers and tools to combat biker gangs at the local level including, but not limited to, amending the Building Code Act, 1992 and regulations thereto so as to prohibit the fortification of buildings of any kind, including clubhouses and further to amend the Planning Act to give municipalities the power to prohibit land uses associated with criminal elements. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. BY -LAWS Carried Unanimously ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Feren, that leave be granted to introduce the following by -law, and the by -law be read a first time: 2001 -77 A by -law to establish part 1 on Reference Plan No. 59R- 11249, as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Victoria Avenue. 2001 -78 A by -law to authorize an Encroachment Agreement with Jeffrey Carson Woods and Maurice Tremble for the purpose of permitting the encroachment of a verandah and concrete steps onto the Buckley Avenue road allowance. 2001 -79 A by -law to amend By -law No. 80 -114, as amended, being a by -law to designate private roadways as fire routes along which no parking of vehicles shall be permitted. 2001 -80 A by -law to amend By -law No. 395, 1966, as amended, of the former Township of Willoughby, now in the City of Niagara Falls and By -law No. 79- 200, as amended. (Re: AM- 13/99, Jeff Dennington) 2001 -81 A by -law to amend By -law No. 96 -120, as amended. (Re: AM- 13/99, Jeff Dennington) 2001 -82 A by -law to amend By -law No 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited, Standing Prohibited, Limited Parking, Parking Meters) 2001 -83 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads (Stop Signs) 2001 -84 A by -law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Earthtech Canada Limited respecting the development of a Water Distribution System Hydraulic and Water Quality Model with MIDS integration. 2001 -85 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, as amended. (Re: AM-46 /2000, Orsini Bros. Inns Limited). 2001 -86 A by -law to authorize monies for General Purposes (April 23, 2001) The motion Carried with Aldermen Craitor, loannoni and Wing abstaining from the vote on By -law No. 2001 -86 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 -law be now read a second and third time. 2001 -77 A by -law to establish part 1 on Reference Plan No. 59R- 11249, as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Victoria Avenue. 2001 -78 A by -law to authorize an Encroachment Agreement with Jeffrey Carson Woods and Maurice Tremble for the purpose of permitting the encroachment of a verandah and concrete steps onto the Buckley Avenue road allowance. 2001 -79 A by -law to amend By -law No. 80 -114, as amended, being a by -law to designate private roadways as fire routes along which no parking of vehicles shall be permitted. 2001 -80 A by -law to amend By -law No. 395, 1966, as amended, of the former Township of Willoughby, now in the City of Niagara Falls and By -law No. 79- 200, as amended. (Re: AM- 13/99, Jeff Dennington) 2001 -81 A by -law to amend By -law No. 96 -120, as amended. (Re: AM- 13/99, Jeff Dennington) Letter of Condolence Letter of Congratulations M.S. Super City Walk 12 2001 -82 A by -law to amend By -law No 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited, Standing Prohibited, Limited Parking, Parking Meters) 2001 -83 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads (Stop Signs) 2001 -84 A by -law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Earthtech Canada Limited respecting the development of a Water Distribution System Hydraulic and Water Quality Model with MIDS integration. 2001 -85 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, as amended. (Re: AM- 46/2000, Orsini Bros. Inns Limited). 2001 -86 A by -law to authorize monies for General Purposes (April 23, 2001) The motion Carried with Aldermen Craitor, loannoni and Wing abstaining from the vote on By -law No. 2001 -86 on conflicts of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour. RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE -OF- THE -WHOLE MATTERS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the actions taken in Committee -of- the -Whole earlier this evening, be approved: 1. Sale of Bridgewater Street, Lot No. 72 by Sealed Tender that the Offer to Purchase Lot 72 on Plan 25 in the City of Niagara Falls not be accepted. Carried NEW BUSINESS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Feren, that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Dr. Thomas Jamieson. Carried Unanimously ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Feren, that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to Ms. Betty Colaneri for her involvement in the Mardi Gras fundraising event on April 20, 2001 with proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society. Carried Unanimously. Alderman Gary Hendershot provided an update on the Multiple Sclerosis Super City Walk and congratulated Ms. Carrie Roseborogh for her participation in raising $349.00 for Multiple Sclerosis. Letter of Congratulations 13 ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Feren, that congratulations and best wishes be forwarded to Astronaut, Chris Hatfield on his recent success in space and to extend an invitation for him to attend a future Council meeting. Carried Unanimously. Smoke -Free Areas ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that the Health Services Department be requested to prepare a resolution advising that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls strongly objects to the $20million that is being provided to the tobacco industry. Carried Unanimously. High Cost of Gasoline ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Feren, that a resolution be drafted to the Premier of Ontario with respect to the high cost of gasoline, and requesting that part of the gas tax be given to the municipalities. Carried Unanimously. Sale of L.C.B.O. Outlets Letter of Congratulations Annual Day of Mourning Alderman Puttick referred to the possible sale of the L.C.B.O. outlets and suggested that if and when the L. C. B. O. outlets are sold, that the municipality be notified in order to make a bid on the outlets; and that a letter be forwarded to the Provincial government, requesting, if in fact, these are the plans for the L.C.B.O. outlets. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that a letter be forwarded to the Provincial government, requesting whether there are future plans to sell the L.C.B.O. outlets. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Craitor, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to the Niagara Falls Ringette team on their recent win at the Southern Ontario Regional Championships. Carried Unanimously. Alderman Craitor informed members of Council that a rededication service would be held at Leslie Park at 2 p.m. on April 28` 2001 on behalf of the Annual Day of Mourning. Keeping of Chickens Roosters READ AND ADOPTED, 14 Alderman Volpatti advised that she had received several complaints from the residents in the area of Stamford Green Drive and Brock Street, that a resident was keeping chickens and roosters and concerns regarding odour and the infestation of rodents had been expressed. She suggested that a by -law should be put in place for such matters. During the discussion, it was suggested that staff co- ordinate with the Health Department to come back with some suggestions on the matter. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded byAlderman Campbell, that staff co- ordinate with the Health Department to come back with some suggestions on the matter. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the meeting be adjourned. Carried Unanimously. E. C. WAGG, CITY CLE 1 W NE THOMSON,