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Additions to Council, March 21, 2011 ADDITIONS TO COUNCIL, MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011 Council 1. CD- 2011 -02 - Review of Appointments a) Various emails regarding appointments Resolutions 1. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the grand Opening of the Scotiabank Convention Centre is a community festival deserving of City Council support. Invitations 1. 2011 MS Walk - Sunday, April 17, 2011 transit 40. the way to go% Transit Routing Ad -hoc Advisory Committee (2) Councilors Carolynn loannoni (5) Staff from Various Departments Karl Dren Dave Stuart Marzenna Carrick Bob Goody John Barnsley (3) Members of Amalgamated Transit Union Cliff Barnhart Tom Bilotta Chris Woolnough Jim Maves (2) Members of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Aaron Bailey, St. Michael's Yashvi Shah, Westlane Alternates: Shelby Leveque, St. Paul Connor Bitter, Stamford (2) Senior Members Foodland Charter Bus - to be advised next Council meeting (1) Brock University Student — to be provided To be advised next Council meeting (1) Niagara College Student — to be provided To be advised next Council meeting (2) From the Mayor's Accessibility Advisory Committee George MacKinnon Sylvana Sgro (Public at Large) (2) Members from the Public at Large Shane Cooper Marlene Pierce Chris Devereux Eleanor MacVeigh Alternates: Corey Jubenville Jim Vallis Erin Murray Daryl Priest Lino Daza Martinez (3/21/2011) Dean lorfida - Council report - Merge of Recreation and Arts & Culture Page 1 From: "Paul /Rosalie Campigotto" <pcampigotto @cogeco.ca> To: <jwing @niagarafalls.ca >, <wthomson @niagarafalls.ca >, "Vic Pietrangelo" <... CC: "Mick Wolfe" <mwolfe @cogeco.ca >, "Jim Diodati" <jdiodati @niagarafalls.ca... Date: 3/18/2011 7:05 PM Subject: Council report - Merge of Recreation and Arts & Culture Hello everyone I am saddened to see the above report that is going to council on Monday night. These two committees could not be more different. Both serve our community well but in entirely different aspects. I am only finding out about the recommendation now so time is of the essence. I have been a member of the Recreation Committee (it was once Recreation Commission) since 1998 and sat as chair 1999 -2001. Over these 13 years, I feel the committee provided a real liaison between our recreation groups and the Parks and Recreation Department. Sometimes doing our own fund raising to start funds like ALIVE. Our current chair, Mick Wolfe, worked tirelessly in selling naming rights for the Gale Centre as well as selling seats. Councilors Pietrangelo and Gates both served on the Recreation Commission, as did Mayor Diodati. I am sure they can relate to its importance. An importance that has increased over the years as budgets get tighter. I know Arts & Culture has done great things also. I hope council can see fit to defeat this proposal or at least defer it until we have a chance to plead our case. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you Paul Campigotto 905 - 354 -7689 (3/21/2011) Dean lorfida - Re: council meeting Page 1 From: Dean Iorfida To: kfraser16 @cogeco.ca Date: 3/20/2011 8:39 PM Subject: Re: council meeting Of course, Karen. See you tomorrow evening. Thanks Dean »> <kfraser16@cogeco.ca> 3/20/2011 4:46 PM »> Hi Dean, Would you please let the council know that I would like to speak to council before they have their final vote on the committee report? Thanks so much. Karen Fraser Chair, Arts & Culture comm. (3/21/2011) Dean lorfida - Re: report Page 1 From: <kfraser16 @cogeco.ca> To: <kmoldenhauer @niagarafalls.ca >, <council @niagarafalls.ca >, <mwolfe @cogec... CC: <bangle @niagarafalls.ca >, <diorfida @niagarafalls.ca> Date: 3/20/2011 4:44 PM Subject: Re: report Thank you so much Mick, I agree with you 100 %. I too, am disappointed and feel blindsided. I am greatful for the work of the recreation comm. and do enjoy it when our paths cross on Volunteer Recognition Night, but that is the ONLY times our paths cross. Anyone that knows the arts community, knows they are a "horse of a different colour" and can, in no way, be pidgeon holed let alone be waylayed into the sports genre. In order to do the best thing for the arts community the Arts & Culture comm. HAS to be a stand alone comm. It would have been nice to have been asked for our opinion. Thank you for your email. Karen Fraser Chair, Arts & Culture Comm, }fps CITY OF , CANADA 41 /1 - C - 7 - %1 F The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution No. Moved by Councillor Seconded by Councillor WHEREAS the Grand Opening of the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls. the first week of April, is a widely anticipated event; and WH EREAS the 288,000 square foot facility will be an additional component in making our community a world -class tourist destination: and WHEREAS the operators have applied for their liquor licence. however. they may require a Special Occasion Liquor Licence (SOP) for the grand opening festivities: and WHEREAS to obtain the SOP, from the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), the event requires a resolution of Council recognizing it as a Community Festival. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Grand Opening of the Scotiabank Convention Centre is a community festival desery ing of City Council support. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI CITY CLERK MAYOR (3/21/2011) Dean lorfida - Fw: MS Walk - April 17, 2011 - Invitation to Attend Page 1 From: <iag @cogeco.ca> To: "Dean lorfida" <diorfida©niagarafalls.ca> CC: "Adam ONeill" <Adam.ONeill @mssociety.ca> Date: 2/15/2011 1:39 PM Subject: Fw: MS Walk - April 17, 2011 - Invitation to Attend Hi Dean: FYI — I sent this message to the Mayor and Council this morning, Bye, Ian Attention: Mayor Jim Diodati and Members of City Council Re: 2011 MS Walk - Sunday, April 17, 2011 This is your invitation to attend the 2011 MS Walk on Sunday April 17, 2011. Residents of the City have provided great community support for the MS Walk for seventeen years. Our Chapter assists local people and families with MS. We are self- sufficient and receive no government funding. Niagara Falls is home to one of the first MS Chapters in Canada. A chapter was established in this City more than fifty years ago. The MS Walk is our main fundraiser and we appreciate the support we have received from the residents and City Council over the years. Once again we hope that you can participate and we are looking forward to seeing you! Please join us for coffee before the walk. Do not hesitate to call if there are any questions. Start/Finish Location: The Chippawa Willoughby Memorial Arena, 9000 Sodom Road, Niagara Falls Check in at 8:00 A.M. with Opening Ceremonies at 9:00 A.M. and Walk begins at 9:30 A.M. Yours truly Ian A. Greaves Board Member Niagara Peninsula Chapter of Hope 905 - 353 -9999