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2011/08/15 THIRTEENTH MEETING REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 15, 2011 Council met on Monday, August 15, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. in an In Camera session. Council did rise and report. All members of Council were present for the In Camera session. Council met on Monday, August 18, 2011 for the purpose of considering Regular Business matters in Council Chambers at 6:55 p.m. All members of Council, except Councillor loannoni, who left ill, were present. Councillor Morocco offered the Opening Prayer. * * * ** ADOPTION OF MINUTES ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Morocco that the minutes of July 18, 2011 be approved as printed. Carried Unanimously * * * ** DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Wing indicated a pecuniary interest with cheque no. 347156 and with reports TS- 2011 -31 and TS- 2011 -32 as her daughter is a student registered with the institutions. Councillor Kerrio indicated with the BIA involvement removed from the People Mover Project he no longer has the pecuniary interest he declared for the August 2nd Special In camera meeting. He declared a pecuniary interest with regard to report R &C- 2011-12, as he will be bidding on the billeting and possibly providing sponsorship to the event. Councillor Morocco indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque numbers 347419 and 347789, made payable to her spouse and to cheque no. 347275, made payable to herself and to In Camera matter, HR- 2011 -06. Councillor Pietrangelo indicated a conflict to a wire transfer made to the Niagara Catholic District School Board, his employer. * * * ** DEPUTATIONS /PRESENTATIONS Brenda Andress, Executive Director of the Canadian Women's Hockey League and Sami Jo Small, goalie for the Canadian Women's Olympic Hockey team, made a brief presentation to Council regarding the Clarkson Cup, its history and the benefits to the community. The event is scheduled for March 22 -25, 2012 at the Gale Centre. -AND- - 2 - August 15, 2011 R &C- 2011 -12 - Clarkson Cup 2012 The report recommends: 1. That the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL) Clarkson Cup Tournament be provided the Gale Centre, ES Fox Spectator pad Thursday, March 22 to Sunday, March 25, 2012. 2. That the ice and facility rental fees be waived for the four -day event, approximately $6,000. 3. That the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL) Clarkson Cup Tournament be provided with a one time sponsorship of $5,000 in return for national recognition on TSN for the tournament telecasting and advertising. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Morocco that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously with Councillor Kerrio declaring a pecuniary interest. PLANNING MATTERS PD- 2011 -57, Street Name Change, Roberts Street to Falls Avenue The Director of Planning and Development reviewed the recommendations and provided the following information. Background In 2002 & 2003, the Province, Region, City and the Niagara Parks Commission embarked on a partnership to turn Roberts Street into a park -like gateway into the City. The City received a request to change the name of Roberts Street to Falls Avenue to reflect the new gateway status and because the street is a continuation of Falls Avenue as it enters Queen Victoria Park. The renaming of Roberts Street to Falls Avenue will complete the final aspect of creating a landscaped gateway into Queen Victoria Park and the surrounding tourist district. There are no objections from the emergency services agencies, Region or municipal departments. There is no known historical associative significance to the name Roberts Street, and At April 4, 2011 Council, several property owners objected to the street name change due to possible costs, after which Council directed staff to investigate the possible costs and to meet with the five remaining property owners to discuss the effects to them of the street name change. Planning Analysis Staff met with the residents on May 9, 2011 and discussed what effect the change in street name would have on each of them. Residents remain concerned over the amount of notification of the change in street name that would be required due to the considerable effort required especially for those where English is not their first language. The owner's of Michael's Inn were also present and had no concerns with the renaming of the portion of Falls Avenue to "North Falls Avenue ". -3- August 15, 2011 Conclusion A staff report was before Council on April 4, 2011 and was deferred so that staff could determine the costs for the change in street name to the residents and to meet with the local residents. Staff was able to ascertain that there were no costs to residents for the change of address to reflect the new street name with various utilities, credit card companies, lawyers etc. The only notable banking cost would be the changes associated with printing of new cheques with personalized address information. Nonetheless, the residents of Roberts Street were still not supportive of the change in name. The street name change is supported by the Clifton Hill BIA and the Victoria Centre BIA. Recommendation That Council authorize staff to proceed with renaming Roberts Street, between Stanley Avenue and Bender Street, as Falls Avenue and with renaming Falls Avenue, between the Custom's Plaza and John Street, as North Falls Avenue. Bob Wilson, 4869 Roberts Street, indicated that the remaining residents will fight the change "all the way ". He believes time and effort could be better spent on other matters in the City. Anthony Valeri, 5209 Roberts Street, is not in favor of the proposed name change, as he believes there will be costs to the residents. The Director of Planning & Development outlined the costs in the report and the City Solicitor, once again, clarified that there is no necessity to change deeds and such legal documents, which are not identified by house address. Joe Fortino, 5160 Roberts Street, is opposed to the proposed name change and indicated the Council in the past have turned down name change requests if the residents are opposed. Raffaella Vallela, 5169 Roberts Street, does not want the name change and indicated that she is tired of having to come to meetings on the matter. A recorded vote was requested. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Maves that the recommendation report PD- 2011 -57 be approved with the residents being reimbursed for their costs, up to $150, by submitting receipts. Councillor Wing NAYE Councillor Kerrio AYE Councillor Thomson AYE Councillor Gates NAYE Councillor loannoni Absent Councillor Pietrangelo AYE Councillor Morocco AYE Mayor Diodati AYE Councillor Maves AYE Motion Carried * * * ** -4- August 15, 2011 PD- 2011 -54 - AM- 2011 -006, Zoning By -law Amendment Application, 4380 Montrose Road, Applicant: Randy Swanson. Agricultural Purposes Only Zoning. The Director of Planning and Development reviewed the recommendations and provided the following information. Background A zoning amendment is requested for a 40 ha (99 ac) parcel of land at 14380 Montrose Rd. Applicant proposes to sever a 3 ha (7.4 ac) parcel containing a surplus dwelling, while retaining the balance for continued agricultural purposes only. The applicant is a full time farmer who will be farming the 37 ha (91.4 ac) as part of this operation in the Region. The house is surplus to his needs as a farmer. Neighbourhood Open House A neighbourhood open house was held on June 28, 2011. Three neighbours were present. One neighbour expressed concerns about the potential of Part 1 being severed into smaller parts. The minimum size of Part 1 is proposed to be limited to its current size to prevent further severances. PLANNING ANALYSIS Provincial Policy Statement Provincial Policy statement provides that prime agricultural areas are to be protected for Tong -term agricultural use. Severances are only permitted to separate residences surplus to a farming operation. No new dwellings are permitted on the remnant parcel of farmland and should be used for agricultural purposes only. Official Plan The lands are designated Good General Agriculture, in part and Environmental Protection Area, in part. Existing agricultural operations that extend into EPA designated lands are permitted. The requested rezoning complies with the Official Plan: • The farm parcel will be zoned for agricultural purposes only and will preclude new residential development. • The existing dwelling will be zoned to require a minimum lot size of 3 ha (7.5 ac) to ensure that there is no further lot creation. Zoning The current Rural zoning of most of the land permits agricultural uses and single family dwellings. The requested site specific zoning would limit the use of Part 2 to agricultural uses only The property with the single detached dwelling would be required to have a minimum lot area of 3 ha (7.5 ac) The watercourse that crosses the land is zoned Conservation and Open Space. Provincially Significant Wetland at the east end of Part 2 is zoned Rural -5- August 15, 2011 These natural features should be zoned Environmental Protection (EP) Existing agricultural uses are permitted in the EP zone. Conclusion The applicant has requested a zoning amendment to limit the use of Part 2 to agricultural uses only. This will facilitate the future severance of a surplus farm dwelling on Part 1. The amendments are recommended for the following reasons: ► The proposal complies with the Provincial Policy Plan and the City's Official Plan with respect to protection of agricultural areas and the severance of surplus farm dwellings ► Establishing a minimum lot area of 3 ha (7.5 ac) for Part 1 will ensure the parcel is not divided in the future; and ► Zoning the natural portions of Part 2 Environmental Protection (EP) will implement the Environmental Protection Area designation adopted through OPA No. 96. ► The balance of Part 2 will be zoned for Agricultural purposes only. Recommendation That Council approve the Zoning By -law amendment application to restrict the use of Part 2 to agricultural purposes only, thereby facilitating the future severance of Part 1 containing a surplus farm dwelling, subject to: ► Establishing a minimum lot area of 3 ha for Part 1; ► Zoning portions of Part 2 Environmental Protection (EP) to implement Official Plan Amendment (OPA) No. 96. Chris Prest, 4900 Bowen Road, Stevensville, was present to get informed about the proposal. Randy Swanson, the applicant, questioned the use of the words "environmental protection area ". He did not like the connotation of the words. The Director of Planning and Development indicated that the zoning by -law could use the words Conservation and Open Space instead of Environmental Protection Area The Public Meeting was Closed. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Pietrangelo that the report be approved, with future zoning by -law using the terminology Conservation and Open Space instead of Environmental Protection Area. Carried Unanimously * * * ** MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Diodati extended condolences to the family of Wayne Vig, a city employee, on the passing of his mother, Lois Vig. Mayor Diodati advised of some recent events: the New Provincial "Time of Use" billing is set to come forward in October, residents with any questions are encouraged to contact NPEI directly, the rebuild at Crimson Park and the opening of the new Boys & Girls Club of Niagara. - 6- August 15, 2011 Mayor Diodati advised of some upcoming events: 10 Anniversary of September 11 which will include a ceremony organized by the Ministerial Association at the Scotia Bank Convention Centre and the Terry Fox kick off BBQ at City Hall. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Thomson that Council support the 9 -11 event and provide the event with funding up to $2500 Carried Unanimously * * * ** REPORTS FINANCIAL MATTERS F- 2011 -37 - Chief Administrative Officer Regional Wastewater Rebate. The report recommends that staff reserve the Regional Sewer Rebate in a wastewater rate stabilization and report to Council as to the optimum use of the rebate during the 2012 Budget deliberations. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that the report be approved. Carried Unanimously CAO- 2011 -04 - Chief Administrative Officer - Niagara Falls Soccer Club Indoor Facility - Project Update The report recommends that staff be directed to proceed with the preparation of the Agreement between the Niagara Falls Soccer Club and the City of Niagara Falls, in accordance with the provisions in the report. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor Mayes that the report be approved with the additional condition that the process for the selection of the contractor be brought forward to Council for their approval. Motion Carried with Councillor Wing opposed. Councillor Pietrangelo chaired the Budget discussions. Todd Harrison, Director of Finance did a brief powerpoint presentation introducing how the 2012 Budget process will unfold. Councillor Pietrangelo stepped down as Chair. * * * ** RATIFICATION OF "IN CAMERA" RECOMMENDATIONS ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Gates that the recommendations from the " In Camera" meeting from August 15, 2011 be approved. Carried Unanimously with Councillor Morocco indicating a conflict on item #4. 1. L- 2011 -15 - Conveyance of a Part of the Pew Street Road Allowance. 1. That a part of the Pew Street and road allowance upon which is the entranceway to the apartment building at 5911 Dorchester Road in the City of Niagara Falls, be conveyed to the owners of 5911 Dorchester Road in the City of Niagara Falls, for the sum of Thirty Thousand ($30,000.00) Dollars. 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents. -7- August 15, 2011 2. L- 2011 -16 - Terms of Sale of City Lands 1. That the recently advertised City lands for sale re- advertised for sale in a tender process with no minimum bids. 2. That the terms of the tender specify that Council is not bound to accept the highest or any offer and may choose to reject any and all offers and retain the properties. 3. Niagara Falls Museum Organizational Changes 1. That Council endorse the organizational structure for the Niagara Falls Museums. 4. Collective Agreement 1. That Council ratify the new collective agreement negotiated between the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 133 from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2014 by passing the by -law later on the agenda; and 2. That Council approve applying the same wage adjustments to the non -union salary schedule. 5. BDD- 2011 -06 - City -NPC Visitor Transportation System Agreement 1. That the report be referred to a special meeting of Council on August 25, 2011. CONSENT AGENDA THE CONSENT AGENDA IS A SET OF REPORTS THAT COULD BE APPROVED IN ONE MOTION OF COUNCIL. THE APPROVAL ENDORSES ALL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN EACH OF THE REPORTS WITHIN THE SET. THE SINGLE MOTION WILL SAVE TIME. PRIOR TO THE MOTION BEING TAKEN, A COUNCILLOR MAY REQUEST THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE REPORTS BE MOVED OUT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. F- 2011 -33 - Monthly Tax Receivables Report. The report recommends that Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information purposes. F- 2011 -39 - Municipal Accounts. The report recommends that Council approve the municipal accounts totalling $23,805,195.59 for the period June 23, 2011 to July 20, 2011. HR- 2011 -05 - Benefits Renewal Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada. The report recommends that Council approve the premium renewal of employee benefits with Sun Life Assurance Company, provider of Life, Extended Health, Dental and, Long Term Disability for the period of September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012. MW- 2011 -31 - 2011 Sidewalk and Concrete Repair - Contract #2011 -02, 2011 New Sidewalk Construction - Contract #2011 - 248 -11 Tender Award. The report recommends the following: 1. That the City of Niagara Falls award the contract for the Sidewalk and Concrete Repair and New Sidewalk Construction programs to Alfidome Construction Ltd. at a tender price of $ 592,774; and, 2. That Council authorize staff to utilize the use of the Sidewalk Construction Reserve Fund and the Capital Holding Reserve (Roads) to fund the additional scope identified in the tender. -8- August 15, 2011 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement. MW- 2011 -33 - Queen Street Gateway Signage. The report recommends the following: 1. That Council award the contract to Lovett Signs to complete the enhanced signage for the Eastern and Western Gateways of Downtown with an upset cost of $90,000 plus taxes subject to the signing of the corresponding contract agreement. 2. That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the contract agreement. MW- 2011 -36 - Tender - Waterloo Drive, Dorchester Road to Rolling Acres Drive Sanitary and Storm Sewer Relining. The report recommends the following: 1. The contract be awarded to Alfidome Construction Ltd. at the tendered price of $597,020.50. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. PD- 2011 -49 - Proposed Transfer of CIP Reserves and Summary of Financial Incentive Applications. The report recommends that Council support the transfer of $50,000 from the City Wide Brownfield Reserve to the Historic Drummondville CIP Reserve to fund approved CIP Applications in 2011. PD- 2011 -50 - Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Application CB &FIG -2011- 005, 4315 & 4317 Queen Street, Radinka and Nemanja Kuntos. The report recommends 1. That Council approve the Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant Application for 4315 -4317 Queen Street, subject to the owners satisfying the program requirements including the entering into an agreement with the City and obtaining any required permits. 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the agreement. PD- 2011 -51 - Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Application CB & FIG - 2011 -006, 4663 -4671 Queen Street, Zoran Trifkovic (Nautica Cafe). The report recommends the following: 1. That Council approve the Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant Application for 4663 -4671 Queen Street, subject to the owners satisfying the program requirements including the entering into an agreement with the City and obtaining any required permits. 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the agreement. PD- 2011 -52 - Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant CB & FIG - 2010 -03 (Revised), 5662 Main Street, Nasimal Huq - 1655101 Ontario Inc. The report recommends that Council approve the "revised" Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant Application for 5662 Main Street subject to the owner satisfying the program requirements including all necessary permits and provided Council approves PD- 2011-49 in tonight's agenda involving the transfer of reserve funds from the City Wide Brownfield Reserve to the Historic Drummondville Reserve. PD- 2011 -53 - PLC -2011 -001, Request for Removal of Lot Control Block 119, Plan 59M -379, More Specifically Described as Parts 1 through 6, Plan 59R- 14499. 9431- 9455 Hendershot Boulevard, Owner: Mountainview Homes. The report recommends the following: 1. That Council approve the request and pass the by -law included in tonight's agenda to designate Block 119 of Registered Plan 59M -379, as exempt from Part Lot Control. 2. That the owner be given two years to create the new parcels and notify the City when the separate deeds have been registered. -9- August 15, 2011 PD- 2011 -55 - Updated Site Plan Control By -law, City of Niagara Falls. The report recommends that Council pass the By -law included in tonight's agenda, being the City's Site Plan Control By -law and repeal By -laws No. 2001 -103, 2003 -28 and 2004 -152. PD- 2011 -56 - Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant CB & FIG - 2011 -003, 5932 Main Street, Alfredo and Luigi Abbruscato. The report recommends the following: 1. That Council approve the Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant Application for 5932 Main Street, subject to the owners satisfying the program requirements including the entering into an agreement with the City and obtaining any required permits, and provided Council approves PD- 2011 -49 in tonight's Y q p p pp g agenda involving the transfer of reserve funds from the City Wide Brownfield Reserve to the Historic Drummondville Reserve. 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the agreement. TS- 2011 -21 - Beaverdams Road at Beechwood Road Intersection Control Review. The report recommends the following: 1. That an all -way stop is installed at the intersection of Beaverdams Road and Beechwood Road. 2. That the speed limit on Beaverdams Road be reduced from 80 km /h to 60 km /h from a point 500 metres west of Beechwood Road to a point 500 metres east of Beechwood Road. 3. That the speed limit on Beechwood Road be reduced from 80 km /h to 60 km /h from a point 500 metres north of Beaverdams Road to Uppers Lane. TS- 2011 -28 - Downtown Parking Revisions St Lawrence Avenue, Queen . The report recommends the following: 1. The bus loading zone on the east side of St. Lawrence Avenue south of Queen Street be removed and replaced with 2 -hour parking with no reparking within five (5) hours. 2. The 15 minute parking meters in front of the Queen Street Pharmacy be removed and the area be revised to reflect 2 -hour paid parking. 3. The no parking zone on the south side of Queen Street at Ontario immediately west of chicane be reverted to a parking space to allow 2 -hour paid parking. TS- 2011 -29 - Transit Agreement with the Town of Fort Erie. The report recommends 1) That the municipality enter into an agreement with the Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie to supply transit service at full cost recovery. 2) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement. TS- 2011 -30 - Purchase of Conventional City Bus. The report recommends 1. That Council approve the purchase of one conventional transit bus from Daimler Buses North America Ltd. 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreements. TS- 2011 -32 - Transit Agreement with Niagara College Student Administrative Council. The report recommends the following: 1. That Niagara Falls Transit services be provided to full -time Niagara College students for the school year: September 2011 through April 2012. 2. That Niagara Falls Transit service is extended to the Niagara College Campuses in Welland and Niagara -on- the -Lake. -10- August 15, 2011 3. That the municipality enter into a one year agreement with Niagara College Student Administrative Council to provide the service at full cost recovery. 4. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement. TS- 2011 -31 - Transit Agreement with Brock University Student's Union. The amended report recommendation 1. That Niagara Falls Transit services be provided to full -time Brock University students. 2. That Niagara Falls Transit service is extended to Brock University in St. Catharines. 3. That the municipality enter an agreement with Brock University Student's Union to provide the service at full cost recovery. 4. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor Pietrangelo that the consent reports be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously with Councillor Wing indicating an indirect pecuniary interest on the Niagara College and Brock items. IS- 2011 -03 - Digital Photocopiers. The report recommends that Council approve the leasing and servicing of 16 new photocopiers for all City Departments for Canon Photocopiers from Beatties Basics for a period of five years at an annual estimated cost of $69,833.40. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor Pietrangelo that the report be deferred. Carried Unanimously MW- 2011 -29 - Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract #2011 -03 - Tender Award. The report recommends the following: 1. That City Council award the tender for the 2011 Asphalt Overlay Program to Brennan Paving Ltd. at the tendered price of $818,357. 2. That Council direct staff to expand the 2011 Overlay Program to include additional work on Brian Crescent and Oakwood Drive. 3. That Council direct staff to proceed with an experimental asphalt program utilizing recycled asphalt on Longhurst and Elberta Avenue. 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Mayes that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously MW- 2011 -32 - Patrick Cummings Memorial Sports Complex, Park Development East. The report recommends the following: 1. That the tender from Stevensville Lawn Service Inc. (2821 Stevensville Road, Stevensville ON. LOS 1S0) for the Patrick Cummings Memorial Sports Complex, Park Development East project in the amount of $191,805.00 (excluding HST) be approved. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. 3. That staff be authorized to proceed with the purchase of infield materials from Mar -Co Clay Products Inc.(RR #3 Bright ON. NOL 1B0) in the amount of $39,063 (excluding HST). -11- August 15, 2011 ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Morocco, seconded by Councillor Thomson that a report come back on the expenditures relating to Patrick Cummings Memorial Sports Complex and an update on the applicability of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Strategic Plan. Carried Unanimously MW- 2011 -38 - Leash Free Dog Park Lease Agreement with the Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Association (S.C.V.F.A.) The report recommends 1. That Staff be directed to proceed with the necessary 20 year term Lease Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and The Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Association ( S.C.V.F.A.), for the required development of a leash free dog park at Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Association's park. 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease Agreement. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wing, seconded by Councillor Thomson that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously * * * ** BY -LAWS ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Mayes that the by -laws be given a first reading. Carried Unanimously 2011 -100 A by -law to amend By -law No. 80 -114, being a by -law to designate private roadways as fire routes along which no parking of vehicles shall be permitted. 2011 -101 A by -law to establish Block 17 on Registered Plan 59M -309 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Graham Street. 2011 -102 A by -law to authorize the execution of a Licence Agreement with Ontario Power Generation Inc., respecting the use of Ontario Power Generation Inc.'s lands for the purposes of constructing, maintaining and operating a recreational park and boat dock. 2011 -103 A by -law to authorize the execution of a Subordination Agreement with Royal Bank of Canada and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, respecting the refinancing of the Boys' & Girls' Club located at 8800 McLeod Road, in favour of Royal Bank of Canada. 2011 -104 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Stopping Prohibited, Parking Prohibited, Limited Parking, Parking Meter Zones, Loading Zones) 2011 -105 A by -law to amend By -Law No. 2007 -161 and Schedule "A" of By -Law 2007- 161, being a by -law to regulate the supply of water and to provide for the maintenance and management of the waterworks and for the imposing and collection of rates for the use of water and water - related services. 2011 -106 A by -law to authorize the payment of $23,805,195.59 for General Purposes. 2011 -107 A by -law to repeal the by -law establishing the rates for the Visitor Transportation System (VTS). 2011 -108 A by -law to authorize the execution of the 2011 - 2014 Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees and its Local 133. 2011 -109 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 15` day of August, 2011. -12- August 15, 2011 ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Maves that the by -laws be read a second and third time and passed. Carried Unanimously NEW BUSINESS Gale Centre ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Morocco that a report be brought to Council with an update on the Gale Centre. Carried Unanimously Economic Development ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that the following resolution be sent to the Region and lower -tier municipalities: WHEREAS the lower -tier municipalities, and their respective councils, have the sole authority to determine their own corporate structure for the delivery of services; and WHEREAS the five (5) Economic Development Offices (EDOs) that currently exist work well together; and WHEREAS the current Niagara Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) structure has not proven to be effective; and WHEREAS a revised model economic development structure needs to be developed that supports all twelve(12) lower -tier municipalities; and WHEREAS a revised model put forward by the EDOs and Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) has been supported by the four (4) major Chambers of Commerce. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council hereby supports the model put forward by the EDOs and CAOs as the framework for a revised economic development structure to be developed with the lower -tier municipalities and key economic development stakeholders in the Region. Carried Unanimously ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Wing That tourism be removed from the mandate of the Niagara Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) and be under the purview of Niagara's Regional Tourism Organization (RTO) and Niagara Falls Tourism (NFT), the Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) with the most experience in tourism. Carried Unanimously with Councillor Morocco indicating a pecuniary interest. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Morocco, seconded by Councillor Maves that the meeting be adjourned at 10:40 p.m. Carried Unanimously ** * ** DEAN IORFIDA, TY LERK JAMES M. DIODATI, M YOR