2001/03/26TENTH MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Council met on Monday, March 26 2001 at 4:00 .m. for the purpose of considering
Regular Business matters. All members of Council, with the exception of Alderman Puttick,
who was away on vacation, were present. Mayor Thomson offered ed the Opening Prayer.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were given.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the
Minutes of the Planning /Regular Meeting of March 19, 2001 be approved as printed.
Carried Unanimously.
MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, REMARKS
DEPUTATIONS
Council Chambers
March 26, 2001
Shortage of Surgeons
His Worship Mayor Thomson expressed concerns regarding our hospital being
understaffed due to a shortage of surgeons in our community
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Feren, that a
resolution to the appropriate Provincial member and Health Council suggesting that a
municipality of our size should not be deficient in surgeons. Carried Unanimously.
Provincial Government's Regulations Prohibiting Fees for Services of Municipal
Highways by Gas Companies and Electricity Utilities
His Worship Mayor Thomson referred to the Ontario Energy Board's recent decision
agreeing with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario that municipalities should be able
to recover the costs related to services of Municipal highways by gas companies and
electricity utilities
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Feren, that
Council supports AMO's decision that this regulation is inappropriate. Carried
Unanimously.
Ms. Sue Foresi on behalf of Club Italia Ladies Auxiliary, addressed Council with
respect to their 2'd Annual Spaghetti Dinner being held on April 1, 2001 in support of the
Greater Niagara General Hospital Women's Health Centre and invited everyone to attend.
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Ms. Betty Colaneri, President, Intrigue, invited members of Council to an
upcoming Mardi Gras event being held at the Sheraton Fallsview, on April 20, 2001 with
proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society and thanked Council for their support.
Mr. Frank De Luca, 4341 Kilman Place, expressed concems regarding the
increase in volume of traffic and an increase in the number of accidents, due to the
development in the area; referred to the issue of placing an exit ramp onto the Q.E.W.
northbound at the end of Morrison Street and removing the Zehr's entrances onto
Dorchester Road. He requested that Council reconsider their decision for this expansion
and that consideration be given for him to represent the Dorchester area on the Parking
and Traffic Committee and that he be provided with a copy of the traffic study conducted
two years ago.
The Director of Municipal Works provided clarification on the issue of an exit ramp
onto the Q.E.W.
His Worship Mayor Thomson provided clarification on the committee appointment
process to the Parking and Traffic Committee.
The Director of Municipal Works discussed the June 21, 1999 study which referred
to short-term suggestions including traffic signals at Freeman Street and a left -hand
advanced signal at Morrison Street; extending the island at the Zehrs driveway; and co-
ordinating the lights at Thorold Stone and Lundy's Lane; he referred to the long -term
suggestions of mad widening of Dorchester Road and advised that staff were looking at
all the recommendations and issues that were brought up in the traffic and safety report.
With regard to questions raised, Mr. De Luca responded that there had been four
accidents in the area of Freeman and Dorchester Road in the past 18 months and his
information had been obtained from the local newspaper.
During the discussion, it was requested that confirmation be provided with respect
to Mr. De Luca 's comments on the number of accidents that had occurred in the area.
Following the discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot,
seconded by Alderman Feren, that Council reaffirms it's decision for approval of the home
improvement warehouse at 7190 Morrison Street. Carried Unanimously.
Prior to dealing with further matters, His Worship provided clarification as to the
reason for the holding of an early Council meeting.
Communication No. 68 Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Association. The
communication requests permission to hold their 50 Annual Carnival at the Stamford
Green grounds from June 13 to June 16 2001 inclusive.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Hendershot,
that the request be supported. Carried Unanimously.
MW- 2001 -31 -Chief Administrative Officer -Re: Historic Drummondville Street, Name
Signs. The report recommends the following:
COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS
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1. That the request to install decorative street name signs in Historic Drummondville
be approved;
2. That if vandalized, the signs will be replaced with standard street name tabs, unless
additional funding is received.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the
report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously.
MW- 2001 -32 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Street Light Maintenance Contract
Extension. The report recommends that the current Contract 98 -01, with Ground Aerial
Maintenance Services Limited (G.A.M.S.) be extended for a period not to exceed six (6)
months, with a unit rate increase of 5
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the
report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously.
MW- 2001 -33 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Contract 2001 -06, Tender for the
Supply of Materials and Services for Pavement Markings. The report recommends the
following:
1. That the low bid, Provincial Maintenance, be accepted;
2. That the by -law appearing on tonight's Council agenda be approved.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the
report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously.
MW- 2001 -34 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Contract #2001 -04, 2001 Asphalt
Patching, City Wide. The report recommends that the unit prices submitted by the low
tenderer, Rankin Construction Inc., be accepted and the by -law be passed.
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 -64
MW- 2001 -35 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Tender NP -02 -2001; For the supply
of Ready Mix Concrete. The report recommends that the supply of ready mix concrete
be awarded to peninsula Ready Mix Ltd., 5980 Don Murie Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the
report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously.
MW- 2001 -36 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Tender NP -01- 2001 -36; Supply of
Bituminous Patching Materials and Asphalt Emulsions. The report recommends that
the tender for the supply of materials as listed below, be awarded as outlined on the
attached summary sheet.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the
report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously.
MW- 2001 -37 -Chief Administrative Officer Re: Mountain Road Landfill Closure. The
report recommends that staff continue negotiations with Integrated Municipal Services
(IMS) for the closure of the Mountain Road Landfill Site.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the
report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously.
BY -LAWS
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that
leave be granted to introduce the following by -law, and the by -law be read a first time:
2001 -64 A by -law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Rankin
Construction Inc. respecting the 2001 Asphalt Patching City Wide.
2001 -65 A by -law to designate Blocks 253, 254 and 255 on registered Plan No. 59M-
229, not to be subject to part lot control (Re: Report PD- 2001 -08)
2001 -66 A by -law to amend By -law No. 2000 -268, being a by -law to regulate the
supply of water.
Carried Unanimously.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the
by -laws be now read a second and third time:
2001 -64 A by -law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Rankin
Construction Inc. respecting the 2001 Asphalt Patching City Wide.
2001 -65 A by -law to designate Blocks 253, 254 and 255 on registered Plan No. 59M-
229, not to be subject to part lot control (Re: Report PD- 2001 -08)
2001 -66 A by -law to amend By -law No. 2000 -268, being a by -law to regulate the
supply of water.
Carried Unanimously.
Climb for Cancer
Alderman Gary Hendershot provided information on the "Skylon Climb for Cancer"
event scheduled for April 7 2001, and encouraged community support and participation.
Conferences
Alderman Carolynn loannoni advised that she would not be attending the Police
Conference scheduled in Banff and requested permission to attend the conference in Las
Vegas from May 12 to 16th/2001.
Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing,
seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, to change the conference attendance for Alderman
loannoni from Banff to Las Vegas, to be held from May 12 to 16 2001. The motion
Carried with Alderman Volpatti voting contrary to the motion and with all others voting in
favour.
Mayor's Youth Forum
Alderman Carolynn loannoni provided information on the Mayor's Youth Forum,
being held at the Optimist Club on March 29 at 8:30 a.m and invited everyone to attend.
Human Society's Newsletter
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NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Janice Wing presented the Niagara Falls Humane Society's Newsletter
to Council.
Letter of Condolence
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ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman Hendershot, that a
letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Evan Hughes. Carried
Unanimously.
Letter of Congratulations
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Orr, that a letter of
congratulations and best wishes be forwarded to the Chippawa River Hawks on their
Niagara Division Jr. C. championships and on their upcoming competitions in the OHA
Jr. C. Championships. Carried Unanimously.
Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher,
seconded by Alderman Orr, that the matter of using the Niagara Falls Memorial arena for
the OHA playoffs be referred to staff for mediation. Carried Unanimously.
Alderman Kim Craitor volunteered his assistance in the mediation matter.
Disposition of Surplus School property
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Wing, that Council
supports the City of Guelph's resolution petitioning the Ministry of Education to review its
regulations regarding the disposition of surplus school property to allow greater flexibility
for municipal acquisition and end -use planning for the overall benefit of the community.
The motion Carried with Aldermen Campbell, Feren and Pietrangelo abstaining from the
vote on a conflict of interest and with all others voting in favour.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Wing, that Council
supports the City of Guelph's resolution requesting the Minister of Education to review and
re- evaluate the Funding Model and its associated administrative criteria to ensure
consistency amongst Provincial land use planning and educational objectives and to
provide flexibility for School Boards to meet such objectives. The motion Carried with
Aldermen Campbell, Feren and Pietrangelo abstaining from the vote on conflicts of interest
and with all others voting in favour.
Curbs Gutters Wiens Estates
Alderman Wayne Campbell requested clarification on the issue of curbs gutters
at Wiens Estates and the Director of Municipal Works responded that the matter was being
looked into.
Increase in Assessments
Alderman Selina Volpatti referred to concerns expressed by residents regarding the
increased assessment value of their properties over the past few years since the actual
value assessment and requested that staff provide a report on the actual value
assessment of industrial, commercial and residential properties.
Following the discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti,
seconded by Alderman Wing, that staff provide a report on the actual value assessment
of industrial, commercial and residential properties. Carried Unanimously.
READ AND ADOPTED,
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ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Orr, that the meeting
be adjourned. Carried Unanimously.
E. C. WAGG, CI RK WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR