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2002/01/21Council met on Monday, January 21, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. in Committee -of -the Whole. All members of Council, with the exception of Alderman loannoni, were present. Alderman Shirley Fisher presided as Chairman. Following consideration of the items presented, the Committee -of- the -Whole rose to report in open session. READ AND ADOPTED, SECOND MEETING COMMITTEE -OF- THE -WHOLE DEAN IORFI A, CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR PLANNING MEETING Committee Room #2 January 21, 2002 Council Chambers January 21, 2002 Council met on Monday, January 21, 2002 at 6:15 p.m. for the purpose of considering Planning and Regular Business matters. All members of Council, were present. Alderman Shirley Fisher offered the Opening Prayer. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Alderman Campbell indicated a conflict of interest on Communication No. 10, the Niagara Falls Art Gallery dealing with the Niagara Falls Armoury because he resides in the immediate vicinity. Alderman Craitor indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2002 -06, Cheque Nos. 265075; 265077; 265076 and 265106 because a member of his family is employed by the Region. Alderman Volpatti indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2002 -06, Cheque No. 265151 because she and her husband are the recipients. Ontario Heritage Foundation 2001 Heritage Community Recognition Program His Worship Mayor Thomson, along with Aldermen Campbell and Fisher, presented Certificates of Achievement and Ontario Heritage Foundation Achievement pins to Mr. Donald Ede; Ms. Kym Cody and to The Trustees of Stamford Green Mr. Gordon Rose, Mr. Lindley Robinson, Mr. Bill Pool, Mr. Ed Oberlein and Mr. George Caswell, in appreciation of their achievements in heritage conservation, to preserving, protecting and promoting our Province's rich heritage. PRESENTATIONS 2 PLANNING MATTERS PD- 2002 -02 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Zoning By -law Amendment Application; AM- 35/2001, 5580 Swayze Drive; Applicant: Fred Sacco; Agent: M ichael Allen; Proposed Private Ice Skating Rink. The report recommends the following: 1. That Council approve the Zoning By -law amendment application to permit a privately owned ice skating rink within the industrial mall under construction at 5580 Swayze Drive; 2. That the amending by -law add recreational uses to the list of uses permitted on the property, establish a parking standard for the use at the rate of one space per 5 persons that can be accommodated in the unit at any one time, and restrict recreational uses to a floor area of 850 square metres (9,150 square feet); 3. That Council pass the zoning by -law, included in tonight's agenda, to implement the proposed amendment. 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 December 21, 2001. His Worship Mayor Thomson received indication that Mr. Michael Allen, Agent, 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 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 Planning Review; and the Public Notification Process; he advised that the proposal was within the intent and purpose of the Official Plan and compatible with other permitted Light Industrial uses and that staff were recommending approval of the application.. 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. Since no further comments were forthcoming, His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting with regard to Application AM- 35/2001, closed. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the correspondence be received and filed. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2002 -18 3 PD- 2002 -07 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Zoning By -law Amendment Application; AM- 31/2001, 3109 Ussher Street; Proposed Accessory Apartment. The report recommends that Council deny the application as detailed in Report PD- 2001 -106. -AND Communication No. 08 Mr. Phil Bray, 3105 Ussher Street. The communication comments on zoning regulations, parking lines and parking facilities. Communication No. 09 Herb Michitsch, 3105 Ussher Street. The communication provides comments on parking issues in the neighbourhood and requests Council consideration on the matter prior to making a decision. His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting open and read the procedure to be followed under the Planning Act. His Worship Mayor Thomson received indication that Mr. Michael Allen, 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 advised that a neighbourhood meeting had been held with the residents and the applicant, in an attempt to come to a compromise with regard to the proposal and he indicated that no compromise had been reached; and therefore staff were recommending that the application be denied. 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. Mr. Herb Michitsch, 3105 Ussher Street, referred to a survey plan that he had provided to members of Council and advised that he was opposed to the proposal due to the small lot size. Mr. Michael Allen, advised that the applicant had withdrawn his application and requested that Council direct the Planning Department to review and change the planning and zoning policies that would allow alternatives to the existing residential designations, which would help individuals establish space in their homes to care for their families and keep their families within the community. The Director of Planning and Development responded that the Official Plan had contained policies regarding two- family units which had not been approved by the Province and advised that staff could look at policies regarding the physical characteristics of the homes and their neighbourhoods; the size of the properties. Since no further comments were forthcoming, His Worship Mayor Thomson declared the Public Meeting with regard to Application AM- 31/2001, closed. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that staff re -visit the deferred policies regarding accessory apartments as part of the 5 -year update of the Official Plan. Carried Unanimously. 4 ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the correspondence be received and filed. Carried Unanimously. PD- 2002 -03 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Official Plan Amendment No. 15; AM- 34/94, 6768 Garner Road; Kelly Crawford. The report recommends: 1. That Council adopt the by -law appearing in tonight's agenda to repeal By -law No. 96 -01 which adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 15; 2. That the Regional Municipality of Niagara be requested to close their file on Official Plan Amendment No. 15. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2002 -19 PD.2002 -05 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Consultant Selection Comprehensive Zoning By -law Update. The report recommends that the firm of Monteith Planning Consultants be awarded the contract to undertake the Zoning By -law Update. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. PD- 2002 -08 -Chief Administrative Officer Re: Street Name Change Request, Macklem Street to Niagara Parkway. The report recommends that Council consider this report and determine whether staff should be authorized to initiate the legal public consultation process to consider changing the name of Macklem Street to Niagara Parkway. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the matter be deferred for further review and that a poll be conducted of the residents in the area. Carried Unanimously. PD- 2002 -09 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Request for Extension to Draft Plan Approval; West Meadow (Plan 2), 26T -11 -9702; Owner: Wedgewood Builders of Niagara Ltd. The report recommends that Council support a one -year extension to draft plan approval for the West Meadow (Plan 2) Plan of Subdivision, conditional on the applicant maintaining the appropriate subdivision sign on the property for public information purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded byAlderman Fisher, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. PD- 2002 -10 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Request for Extension to Draft Plan Approval; Garner Estates (Phase 3), 26T -9807 (Revised); Owner: River Realty Development (1976) Inc. The report recommends that Council support a one -year extension to draft plan approval for the Garner Estates (Phase 3) Plan of Subdivision, conditional on the applicant maintaining the appropriate subdivision sign on the property for public information purposes. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. REGULAR COUNCIL ADOPTION OF MINUTES ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the Minutes of January 14, 2002 be adopted as printed. Carried Unanimously. 5 MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, REMARKS His Worship Mayor Thomson referred to a recent "Letters to the Editor" matter, from the President of CUPE, as a result of a report that had gone to Council on the snowplowing issue. His Worship Mayor Thomson advised that the comments made were a total and complete distortion of any factual information that was relayed at the meeting and that he would be further pursuing the matter. COMMUNICATIONS Communication No. 10 Niagara Falls Art Gallery, Brian Smylski, Director /Curator Re: Niagara Falls Armoury. The communication expresses interest in occupying the Niagara Falls Armoury and suggesting that if the City of Niagara Falls acquires the Armoury, that it be turned into a multi purpose Community Arts Centre. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the matter be referred to staff. The motion Carried with Alderman Campbell abstaining from the vote on a conflict of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour. Communication No. 11 Fred E. Skinner, Royal Canadian Naval Association Re: Canadian Veterans. The communication requests that Council support a resolution requesting the Government of Canada to provide Canadian Veterans with a $5,000 tax break. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the resolution be supported and further, that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to other municipalities requesting their support on the matter. Carried Unanimously. See Resolution No. 03. REPORTS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the following actions taken in Corporate Services Committee, earlier this evening ,be approved: 1. Approval of the minutes of the November 26, 2001 Corporate Services Committee meeting; 2. F- 2002 -03 2000 Financial Statements that the report be deferred; 3. F- 2002 -04 2002 General Insurance Report that the 2002 Comprehensive Insurance Program from Frank Cowan Co. be approved at an annual premium of $597,924.00 plus applicable taxes; that a full review of the City's Risk Management practices be requested from the Frank Cowan Company; and that staff investigate the establishment of a reserve fund for future increases in insurance deductible amounts; 4. F- 2002 -05 Fidelity Bond Coverage that the report be approved and that the City's Comprehensive Crime Policy be deposited with the Director of Finance for safekeeping and to be available for inspection; 5. F- 2002 -06 Municipal Accounts that the municipal accounts totalling $1,159,697.55 for the period ending January 21, 2002 be approved; 6. F- 2002 -07 Budget Schedules for Years 2002 and 2003 that the 2002 and 2003 budget schedules be received for information; 7. Correspondence that the requests for financial assistance from the Chippawa Ladies Slow -Pitch Chip -a -Ways and the Riverside Park Campground Boys' Soccer team be referred to budget deliberations and the requests be forwarded to the Recreation Commission for investigation; 6 The motion Carried with Alderman Orr opposing Cheque Nos. 265168 and 265113 in Report F- 2002 -06. MW- 2002 -07 -Chief Administrative Officer Re: Stanley Avenue Truck Sewer System; Agreement with MTO. The report recommends that the City of Niagara Falls enter into an agreement with the Province of Ontario (Ministry of Transportation) for the construction of the storm trunk sewer across Highway No. 420. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. RATIFICATION OF PARKING TRAFFIC COMMITTEE ACTIONS See By -law No. 2002 -21 ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Craitor, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the following actions taken at the Municipal Parking Traffic Committee on January 15, 2002 be approved: MW- 2002 -09 Chairperson, Municipal Parking Traffic Committee Re: Municipal Parking Traffic Committee Recommendations January 15, 2002 Meeting. The report recommends the following: 1. MW- 2002 -24 Forest Glen Drive Parking Review that parking be prohibited at all times on the north side of Forest Glen Drive from a point 70 metres east of Glenoaks Avenue to a point 125 metres east of Glenoaks Avenue; 2. MW- 2002 -05 Rainbow Crescent and Valiant Street Intersection Control Review that a stop sign be installed on the south leg of Rainbow Crescent at Valiant Street facing northbound motorists. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2002 -17 HR- 2002 -01 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Employee Social Night. The report recommends that council authorize an expenditure of $2,500 towards the operating costs of the City Employees' Social Night. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. R- 2002 -07 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Snow Ice Retention System; Stamford Memorial Arena. The report recommends that Council award Tender No. 11- 2002 Snow and Ice Retention System for Stamford Memorial Arena to Lonelm Construction Ltd. of Bradford, Ontario for the total sum of $22,303.08. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. R- 2002 -08 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Closure of Cemetery Gates at Night. The report recommends that the report is for the information of Council. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the report be received and filed. Carried Unanimously. CD- 2002 -01 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Aldermanic Appointments to the Committee of Adjustment and Humane Society Board. The report recommends that Council re- appoint the Aldermanic representatives on the Committee of Adjustment as per Section 44(3) of the Planning Act, and that a Council member be appointed to replace Alderman Janice Wing on the Humane Society Board. 7 ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that Alderman Norm Puttick be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2002 -11 ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that Alderman Shirley Fisher be appointed to the Humane Society Board. Carried Unanimously. L- 2002 -03 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Establishment of Public Highways; Block 139 Plan 59M -271 to be known as Kelly Drive; Block 140 Plan 59M -271 to be known as McGarry Drive; Block 141 Plan 59M -285 to be known as McLeod Road; part 4 Plan 59R -11559 to be known as Grassy Brook Road; Part 1 Plan 59R -9894 to be known as Bender Street. The report recommends as follows: 1. That one foot reserves, being Blocks 139 and 140 on Plan 59M -271, be established as public highways, to be known as Kelly Drive and McGarry Drive, respectively; 2. That a road widening, being Block 141 on Plan 59M -285, be established as a public highway to be known as McLeod Road; 3. That a road widening, being Part 4 on Reference Plan No. 59r- 11559, be established as a public highway to be known as Grassy Brook Road; 4. That a daylighting triangle, being part 1 on Reference Plan No. 59R -9894, be established as a public highway to be known as Bender Street. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2002 -12 See By -law No. 2002 -13 See By -law No. 2002 -14 See By -law No. 2002 -15 See By -law No. 2002 -16 L- 2002 -06 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Auto Petro Investments Limited; Release of Site Plan Agreement; 3486 Portage Road. The report recommends that Council release Auto Petro Investments Limited, its successors and assigns, from a Site Plan Agreement, dated December 13, 1972, for property known municipally as 3486 Portage Road and that the Mayor and Clerk, be authorized to execute any documents necessary for the purpose of releasing and terminating the agreement, at no cost to the City. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. L- 2002 -07 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Rainbow Motor Inn; Partial Release of Sign Agreement; 5581 Murray Street. The report recommends that Council release Rainbow Motor Court of Niagara Falls Limited operating as Rainbow Motor Inn from a Sign Agreement, dated March 30, 1999, insofar as it applies to the owner's land located on Stanley Avenue and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documents necessary for the purpose of partially releasing and terminating the agreement. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE -OF- THE -WHOLE ACTIONS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatt, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the actions taken in Committee -of- the -Whole earlier this evening be approved: 8 Stanley Avenue Parking Lot #2 that the City enter into an Agreement with Canada Niagara Hotels for the lease of Stanley Avenue, Parking Lot #2 on the terms and conditions as set out in Schedule "A" of the Confidential Report. Carried Unanimously. RESOLUTIONS NO. 03 FEREN- PIETRANGELO WHEREAS the freedom that Canadians enjoy is a result of the efforts of our Veterans during various armed conflicts in the last century; and WHEREAS many nations provide their veterans with pensions based solely on their war time service; and WHEREAS although the Federal Government does have pensions available to Canadian Veterans, these pension programs are tied to levels of income or disability; and WHEREAS a local resident, and veteran, has proposed a tax break of $5,000 for Canadian Veterans. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council petition the Federal Government to provide a tax break to Canadian Veterans. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously 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: 2002 -11 A by -law to amend By -law No. 2001 -01, being a by -law to provide for appointments to certain Boards, Commissions and Committees. 2002 -12 A by -law to establish Part 1 on Reference Plan No. 59R -9894, as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Bender Street. 2002 -13 A by -law to establish Part 4 on reference Plan No. 59R- 11559, as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Grassy Brook Road. 2002 -14 A by -law to establish Block 141 on registered Plan No. 59M -285, as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of McLeod Road. 2002 -15 A by -law to establish Blocks 139 and 140 on registered Plan No. 59M -271, as public highways, to be known as and to form part of Kelly Drive and McGarry Drive, respectively. 2002 -16 A by -law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Grey Forest Homes Ltd., respecting Burnfield Lane. 2002 -17 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads (Parking Prohibited, Stop Signs) 2002 -18 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, as amended. (Re: AM- 35/2001, Fred Sacco) 2002 -19 A by -law to repeal By -law No. 96 -01. (Re: AM- 34/94, Kelly Crawford, OPA No. 15) 2002 -20 A by -law to provide for the adoption of an amendment to the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan. 2002 -21 A by -law to authorize monies for General Purposes (January 21, 2002) 9 2002 -22 A by -law to amend By -law No. 1538 (1958), as amended, being a by -law to regulate the use of land, the erection, use, bulk, height, location and spacing of buildings and structures, and to prohibit certain use of lands and the erection and use of certain buildings and structures in certain areas of the Township of Crowland (Re: AM- 20/1999); 2002 -23 A by -law to amend By -law No. 395, 1966, as amended, being a by -law to regulate the use of land, location, spacing, height and area of building and structure within the Township of Willoughby (Re: AM- 20/1999); 2002 -24 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 21s day of January, 2002. The motion Carried with Alderman Pietrangelo abstaining from the vote on By -laws 2002- 20; 2002 -22 and 2002 -23 on a conflict of interest; and Aldermen Craitor, Feren and Volpatti abstaining from the vote on By -law No. 2002 -21 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 read a second and third time: 2002 -11 A by -law to amend By -law No. 2001 -01, being a by -law to provide for appointments to certain Boards, Commissions and Committees. 2002 -12 A by -law to establish Part 1 on Reference Plan No. 59R -9894, as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Bender Street. 2002 -13 A by -law to establish Part 4 on reference Plan No. 59R- 11559, as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Grassy Brook Road. 2002 -14 A by -law to establish Block 141 on registered Plan No. 59M -285, as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of McLeod Road. 2002 -15 A by -law to establish Blocks 139 and 140 on registered Plan No. 59M -271, as public highways, to be known as and to form part of Kelly Drive and McGarry Drive, respectively. 2002 -16 A by -law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Grey Forest Homes Ltd., respecting Burnfield Lane. 2002 -17 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads (Parking Prohibited, Stop Signs) 2002 -18 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, as amended. (Re: AM- 35/2001, Fred Sacco) 2002 -19 A by -law to repeal By -law No. 96 -01. (Re: AM- 34/94, Kelly Crawford, OPA No. 15) 2002 -20 A by -law to provide for the adoption of an amendment to the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan. 2002 -21 A by -law to authorize monies for General Purposes (January 21, 2002) 2002 -22 A by -law to amend By -law No. 1538 (1958), as amended, being a by -law to regulate the use of land, the erection, use, bulk, height, location and spacing of buildings and structures, and to prohibit certain use of lands and the erection and use of certain buildings and structures in certain areas of the Township of Crowland (Re: AM- 20/1999); 2002 -23 A by -law to amend By -law No. 395, 1966, as amended, being a by -law to regulate the use of land, location, spacing, height and area of building and structure within the Township of Willoughby (Re: AM- 20/1999); 2002 -24 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 21' day of January, 2002. The motion Carried with Alderman Pietrangelo abstaining from the vote on By -law Nos. 2002 -20; 2002 -22 and 2002 -23 on a conflict of interest; and Aldermen Craitor, Feren and Volpatti abstaining from the vote on By -law No. 2002 -21 on conflicts of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour. Letter of Condolence City Community Centre Waste Management Fee Structure 10 NEW BUSINESS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Feren, that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late William Montague. Carried Unanimously. Alderman Gary Hendershot referred to some difficulties that were being encountered between the partners involved in the City's Community Centre and requested a report on matters dealing with the issue of financing; where the partners stood on the issues and whether the City was progressing at the appropriate rate on the matter. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that staff prepare an updated report on the agreements between the partners involved in the City's Community Centre. Carried Unanimously. Alderman Judy Orr advised that concerns had been expressed regarding the waste management fee structure for commercial properties, and that some individuals disagree with the blanket fee coverage that has been placed onto commercial waste; she suggested that a letter be forwarded to the attention of the Director of Finance, by the end of January, indicating that they wish to opt out of the service. Candidates Running for Premier of Ontario Alderman Norm Puttick referred to the five (5) candidates that were running for Premier in March, 2002 and suggested that these candidates be invited to attend an upcoming Council meeting to address some questions and concerns of the municipality. His Worship Mayor Thomson suggested that staff prepare some specific questions for the candidates, on what their positions were on issues such as Transit; Grants to municipalities and the Environment. Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the five (5) candidates that are running for Premier of Ontario, be invited to attend a Council meeting between now and March 5, 2002 and further, that staff prepare some specific questions for the candidates, on what their positions are on such issues as Transit, Grants to municipalities and the Environment. Carried Unanimously. Handicap Signs Alderman Norm Puttick referred to the issue of illegal parking in handicap zones. He was advised by the City Clerk that the current fine was $150.00 and that the Province was suggesting these fines be set at a minimum of $300.00; he further advised that when the municipality receives the official word from the Province, this fine would be implemented. He also commented on the issue of individuals using other people's handicap permit which is an offence and that under the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the fines have been increased. Township of Chatsworth Resolution Alderman Selina Volpatti referred to correspondence from the Township of Chatsworth requesting support of a resolution advising the Ministry of the Environment that a financial burden has been created on small water systems with a small number of uses, because of the downloading of costs of testing, the additional testing and additional reporting. Following the discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the resolution be supported and further, that the wording include municipalities of all sizes. Carried Unanimously. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the meeting be adjourned. Carried Unanimously. READ AND ADOPTED, DEAN IORFID1a, CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR