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2002/01/14READ AND ADOPTED, DEAN IORFI QITY CLERK 4 FIRST MEETING COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REGULAR MEETING ADOPTION OF MINUTES DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Committee Room #2 January 14, 2002 Council met on Monday, January 14, 2002 at 5:00 p.m. in Committee-of-the- Whole. All members of Council, were present. Alderman Janice Wing presided as Chairman. Following consideration of the items presented, the Committee -of- the -Whole rose to report in open session. WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR Council Chambers January 14, 2002 Council met on Monday, January 14, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering Regular Business matters. All members of Council, were present. His Worship Mayor Thomson offered the Opening Prayer. Clarification was provided by the Chief Administrative Officer and the City Solicitor on the motion dealing with the closure of Main Street ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Hendershot, that the Minutes of December 10, 2001 be approved as printed. Carried Unanimously. Alderman Campbell indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2002 -02, Cheque No. 264286 because the recipient, the District School Board of Niagara is his employer. Alderman Craitor indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2002 -02, Cheque Nos. 264523; 264525; 264325; 264458; 264360; 264738; 264739; 264266; 264766; 264600 because a member of his family is employed by the Region. Alderman Federow indicated a pecuniary interest on Report PD- 2002 -04, because it is work related. Alderman Feren indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2002 -02, Cheque Nos. 264247; 264677; 264440. Alderman Fisher indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2002 -02, Cheque No. 264817, because a member of her family is employed by the recipient; and on Cheque No. 264657 because members of her family are employed in the area and reside with her. Alderman Hendershot indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2002 -02, Cheque No. 264802, because he is the recipient. Alderman Orr indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2002 -02, Cheque No. 264657 because she is employed by the Casino. Alderman Pietrangelo indicated a pecuniary interest on By -law No. 2002 -01 because the Niagara Catholic District School Board is his employer. Alderman Volpatti indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F- 2002 -02, Cheque No. 264657 because her daughter's employer owns lands abutting the rail line. Parks, Recreation Culture Alderman Shirley Fisher introduced Ms. Kathleen Powell, the new Museum Manager to members of Council. His Worship Mayor Thomson welcomed and congratulated Ms. Powell on her appointment. Heavy Restriction By -law -2- DEPUTATIONS Mrs. Stella Milosevic, 5787 Hemlock Street, expressed concerns with respect to a transport truck that has been parked adjacent to her driveway and stated that her view of the street is obstructed due to the height and length of the vehicle; indicated that the area consists of narrow streets and the lack of sidewalks which do not accommodate such a vehicle and expressed the opinion that a commercial vehicle did not belong in a residential area and requested that a Heavy Vehicle Restriction by -law to be adopted in the Drummond Park Village Subdivision. Aldermen loannoni and Pietrangelo entered the Council Chambers. In response to questions raised, the City Solicitor advised that Council could restrict heavy vehicles by the posting of a Heavy Vehicle Restriction by -law on residential streets or by amending the zoning by -law to not permit heavy vehicles or commercial vehicles in residential areas. Mrs. Deborah Ibrahim, 5785 Hemlock Street, provided clarification with respect to Mrs. Milosevic's concerns and advised that the vehicle in question had been removed from their property, and urged members of Council to accept the Parking Traffic Committee's recommendation of not prohibiting trucks in the Drummond Park Village. Following the discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that Council reaffirms the recommendations of the Parking Traffic Committee; that the individuals be thanked for their submissions and that the individuals be urged to be good neighbours. Carried Unanimously. -3- MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS. REMARKS Welcome to the New City Clerk His Worship Mayor Thomson welcomed the new City Clerk, Mr. Dean lorfida to Council and wished him well in his new position. Letter of Condolence ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Feren, that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Frank Hendershot, a well respected citizen of the community and father of Alderman Gary Hendershot. Carried Unanimously. Kingston College His Worship Mayor Thomson advised that Kingston College, formerly NFCVI, would be holding the Canadian premiere of the Broadway Musical, The Scarlet Pimpernel" on January 18 and January 19 2002 in an effort to raise funds to upgrade their Auditorium. He also advised of the creation of the Kingston College /NFCVI Wall of Fame which will honour individuals who have made major contributions to the Arts Culture in the community and that the first two inductees, Mr. Ted McQuade and Mrs. Anne Speedie, will be honoured on January 18 and 19 2002 ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that a letter be forwarded to the Kingston College organization expressing Council's appreciation for their efforts and wishing them success in their endeavors. Carried Unanimously. Lighted Soccer Field His Worship Mayor Thomson referred to the receipt of correspondence, which attached a petition expressing concerns with respect to the new lighted soccer field pitches that will be built at Mitchelson Park for the Summer of 2002. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Craitor, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the matter be referred to Parks Recreation staff. Carried Unanimously. ConAgra Grocery Products Limited (Niagara Falls Plant} His Worship Mayor Thomson advised that ConAgra Grocery Products Limited (former Chef Boyardee) as a gesture of their good relationship with the City, would be donating a sizeable volume of their quality canned goods to Project SHARE. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to ConAgra Grocery Products Limited for their community effort. Carried Unanimously Recovery of Sewer and Water Costs -4- Mayor Thomson referred to correspondence received from the Municipal Affairs Minister, Chris Hodgson regarding new legislation that would make it mandatory for municipalities to be responsible for full recovery of all sewer and water costs. 2001 Accomplishments and 2002 Objectives Mayor Thomson provided a list of accomplishments of Council in 2001 and outlined the objectives for 2002. Aldermen attending Senior Staff Meetings Mayor Thomson discussed the duties and position of the Mayor as Head of Council and the attendance of Alderman at senior staff meetings. He advised that staff were looking into the possibility of Aldermen having access, through their computers, to unfinished, unsigned Council reports prior to upcoming Council meetings. Alderman Wing referred to the issue of Aldermanic attendance at senior staff meetings and provided the City Clerk with a list of municipalities and their comments on how the matter was handled in each of those municipalities. Following the discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Feren, that Council approves the attendance of the Mayor at any meetings of the City. The motion Carried with Aldermen Craitor, Federow, loannoni and Wing voting contrary to the motion and with all others in favour. Following further discussion, it was noted that Aldermen were not restricted to attend any specific meetings that were of interest to them. Fewer Aldermen on Council His Worship Mayor Thomson addressed the issue of having fewer Aldermen on Council, in an effort to streamline and improve municipal operations and suggested that the matter be revisited. He suggested that Aldermen could be elected at large, and along with the retention of a Ward System, those Aldermen could then be designated to a particular Ward. Mayor Thomson indicated this would provide a positive, progressive and forward move on behalf of the municipality. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that staff bring back a report and a resolution on the recommendation that the municipality wishes to proceed with a reduced number of Aldermen. The motion Carried with Aldermen Craitor, loannoni and Wing voting contrary to the motion and with all others voting in favour. COMMUNICATIONS Communication No. 01 Niagara Falls Ministerial Association Re: City Prayer Service. The communication advises that 1) they wish to have a large scale prayer service at the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena and are looking for financial backing; 2) request to hold monthly early morning prayer sessions at the Niagara Falls Library at the LaMarsh Room; and 3) request to hold a procession on Good Friday leaving from either the Optimist Club or Zellers parking lot to St. Andrews United Church. -5- ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Hendershot, that Requests 1, 2 and 3 be approved. Carried Unanimously. Communication No. 02 The Regional Municipality of Niagara, Office of the Regional Chair Re: Municipal Representative. The communication requests that Council appoint a local Council Representative to assist in the next phase in the development of a Transportation Strategy for Niagara. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Feren, that Alderman Norm Puttick be appointed as the local municipal representative to sit on the Transportation Strategy Committee for Niagara Falls. Carried Unanimously. Communication No. 03 The Regional Municipality of Niagara, Office of the Regional Chair Re: Proposed Smart Growth Management Councils. The communication requests that Council formally endorse a resolution opposed to Smart Growth Management Councils. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the request be endorsed. Carried Unanimously. See Resolution No. 01 Communication No. 04 The Corporation of the Town of Pelham Re: Disposal of Regional Waste Materials. The communication requests that Council support a resolution to the Region calling for support of alternative methods for the disposal of Regional waste materials, such as incineration as proposed by American Re- Fuels. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that Council supports the Region investigating all alternative waste disposal methods. Carried Unanimously. Communication No. 05 Ontario Pharmacists' Association Re: Proclamation. The communication requests that Council proclaim the week of March 4 10, 2002 as "Pharmacy Awareness Week" in the City of Niagara Falls. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that the request be approved subject to established policy. Carried Unanimously. Communication No. 06 The Optimist Club of Niagara Falls Re: Maintenance Grant. The communication requests that The Optimist Club of Niagara Falls maintenance grant be increased from $20,000 to $40,000. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Craitor, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the matter be referred to staff. Carried Unanimously. Communication No. 07 City of Kingston Re: Halt of Bill 130 The Community Care Access Corporations Act, 2002. The communication requests that Council support a resolution requesting the Provincial Government to halt passage of Bill 130 and to hold public consultations and committee hearings to receive public input into any plans for re- organizing long term health care. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that the request be supported. Carried Unanimously. REPORTS RATIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the actions taken in Community Services Committee, earlier this evening, be approved: 1. Approval of the December 03, 2001 Community Services Committee Minutes; -6- 2. That the issue of Downtown permit fees be referred to the Parking Traffic Committee; 3. Report MW- 2002 -01 Winter Maintenance -that Council receive and file the report; 4. Report MW- 2002 -06 Cash -in -lieu Update to parking Space Costs that the cost of parking spaces be updated as outlined in the report and that staff undertake a complete review of the cash -in -lieu policy and report back to the Community Services Committee in March 2002; 5. Report MW- 2002 -05 Response to an inquiry for an Indoor Horseshoe Facility that the Committee direct staff to provide Mr. Rudy Tychynski Sr., with its findings subsequent to Mr. Tychynski's request for an indoor horseshoe facility; 6. Report R- 2002 -06 Financial Status of the Lundy's lane Millennium Grant Project that Council receive the financial report provided by staff with regard to the Lundy's lane Millennium Grant; that no more monies be expended on this property effective immediately; that a meeting with the Friends of Lundy's lane and staff be arranged immediately and that an audit of the project be performed. 7. New Business: The status of the City's warranty on the Millennium Clock was clarified. Information was provided regarding "enhanced service" and that the City has a biweekly leaf pick up from June to October. Alderman Craitor indicated his opposition to the matter dealing with the Downtown permit fees and to Report R- 2002 -06; Carried MW- 2002 -02 Chief Administrative Officer Contract 2001 180 -99, Front Street/ Chippawa Parkway; Sanitary Trunk Sewer and Watermain Replacement. The report recommends that the unit prices submitted by the low tenderer, Centennial Construction be accepted and the confirmatory by -law be passed. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Federow, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2002 -10 CS- 2002 -01 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Crime Prevention Tourism Safety Conference. The report recommends that the report is provided for the information of Council. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Campbell, that the matter be deferred for further information in two weeks' time. Carried Unanimously. PD- 2002 -01 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Facade Improvement Program. The report recommends that this report be received for information. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the matter be referred back to the Downtown BIA; the Chippawa BIA and the Main and Ferry BIA. Carried Unanimously. PD- 2002 -04 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Appeal to Zoning By -law No. 2001- 266; AM- 11/2001, 6365 Drummond Road; Proposed Residential Redevelopment. The report recommends that Council reaffirm, by resolution, the passing of By -law No. 2001 -266. -7- ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the report be received and adopted. The motion Carried with Alderman Federow abstaining from the vote on a conflict of interest previously noted; and Aldermen Craitor and Wing voting contrary to the motion and with all others voting in favour. See Resolution No. 02. F- 2002 -01 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Approval of Spending Limits Prior to the Approval of the 2002 Budget Estimates. The report recommends the following: 1. That City departments be allowed to incur costs to a level of 30% of the departmental expenditure budget of the prior year; 2. That new capital items deemed essential by a department be approved by City Council prior to purchase; 3. That this policy be communicated to all Commissions, Boards and Agencies, and that City contributions not exceed a monthly pro rata share of the prior year's support. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. F- 2002 -02 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Municipal Accounts. The report recommends that Council approve the municipal accounts totalling $16,462,640.79 for the period ending January 14, 2002. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo that the report be received and adopted. The motion Carried with Aldermen Craitor, Campbell, Feren, Fisher, Hendershot, Orr and Volpatti abstaining from the vote on conflicts of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour. See By -law No. 2002 -09 L- 2002 -02 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Conveyance of Former CNR Right of-Way to Owner of 8646 Champlain Drive. The report recommends that a conveyance of part of the former CNR right -of -way at the rear of 8646 Champlain Drive to the present owner of the land, for nominal consideration and at no cost to the City, be authorized. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2002 -02 L- 2002 -04 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Dedication of Public Highways; Part 1 on 59R -7442 to be known as North Street; Parts 3 5 on 59R -7749 to be known as Crowland Avenue; Parts 2 on 59R -8162 to be known as Lamont Avenue; Part 1 on 59R -9072 to be known as Kalar Road; Part 1 on 59R -11403 to be known as First Avenue. The report recommends the following: 1. That a road widening, being Part 1 on Reference Plan No. 59R -7442, be established as a public highway, to be known as North Street; 2. That road widenings, being parts 3 and 5 on Reference Plan No. 59R -7749, be established as a public highway, to be known as Crowland Avenue; 3. That a daylighting triangle, being part 2 on Reference Plan No. 59R -8162, be established as a public highway, to be known as Lamont Avenue; 4. That a road widening, being part 1 on Reference Plan No. 59R -9072, be established as a public highway, to be known as Kalar Road; -8- 5. That a daylighting triangle, being Part 1 on Reference Plan No. 59R- 11403, be established as a public highway, to be known as First Avenue. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2002 -03 See By -law No. 2002 -04 See By -law No. 2002 -05 See By -law No. 2002 -06 See By -law No. 2002 -07 L- 2002 -05 Chief Administrative Officer Re: Release of a Cost Share Agreement; 2347 Mewburn Road. The report recommends that Council release George Litnewski and Anne Litnewski, their successors and assigns, being the owners of land municipally described as 2347 Mewburn Road, from the requirements and provisions of a Cost Share Agreement dated April 11, 1994 and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documents necessary for the purpose of releasing the parties and terminating the agreement. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the report be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously. See By -law No. 2002 -08 RESOLUTIONS NO. 01 PIETRANGELO FEREN WHEREAS the Provincial Government has proposed the creation of Smart Growth Management Councils; and WHEREAS Niagara has established its own Smarter Niagara Steering Committee (i.e. the Committee) with cross community representation; and WHEREAS the Ministry of Municipal affairs and Housing (i.e. the Ministry) has determined that it would conduct only limited consultation with a select few representatives from Niagara on the form and function of the proposed Smart Growth Management Councils; and WHEREAS the Committee and individual representatives from Niagara have repeatedly advised the ministry that there is no need to establish the Smart Growth Management Councils; and WHEREAS the Ministry is proposing to establish the Smart Growth Management Councils despite the failure to establish need; and WHEREAS Niagara has already established meaningful linkages for coordinating Smart Growth directions in Ontario and in Western new York; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Niagara Falls opposes the creation of a Ministry- mandated Smart Growth Management Council for Niagara. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. NO. 02 FEREN PIETRANGELO RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls reaffirms the passing of By -law No. 2001 -266, a by -law to permit the conversion of the existing building to an apartment dwelling containing not more than 25 units on a portion of the land and the development of 11 on- street townhouses on the balance of the site or on- street townhouses on the entire property located at 6365 Drummond Road. 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 -01 A by -law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement with The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation for the Diocese of St. Catharines, In Canada and River Realty Development (1976) Inc. with respect to lands located on McLeod Road. -9- 2002 -02 A by -law to authorize the conveyance of part of the former CNR right -of- way at the rear of 8646 Champlain Drive to the present owner of the land. 2002 -03 A by -law to establish Parts 3 and 5 on Reference Plan 59R -7749, as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Crowland Avenue. 2002 -04 A by -law to establish part 1 on Reference Plan 59R- 11403, as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of First Avenue. 2002 -05 A by -law to establish Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R -9072, as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Kalar Road. 2002 -06 A by -law to establish Part 2 on Reference Plan 59R -8162, as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Lamont Avenue. 2002 -07 A by -law to establish Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R -7442, as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of North Street. 2002 -08 A by -law to authorize a Release for the purpose of releasing George Litnewski and Anne Litnewski, their successors and assigns, being the owners of land municipally described as 2347 Mewburn Road, from the requirements and provisions of a Cost Share Agreement dated April 11, 1994, at no cost to the City. 2002 -09 A by -law to authorize monies for General Purposes (January 14, 2002). 2002 -10 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 14 day of January, 2002. The motion Carried with Alderman Pietrangelo abstaining from the vote on By -law No. 2002 -01 on a conflict of interest because the Niagara Catholic School Board is his employer; Aldermen Campbell, Craitor, Feren, Fisher, Hendershot, Orr and Volpatti abstaining from the vote on By -law No. 2002 -09 on conflicts of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the by -laws be read a second and third time: 2002 -01 A by -law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement with The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation for the Diocese of St. Catharines, In Canada and River Realty Development (1976) Inc. with respect to lands located on McLeod Road. 2002 -02 A by -law to authorize the conveyance of part of the former CNR right -of- way at the rear of 8646 Champlain Drive to the present owner of the land. 2002 -03 A by -law to establish Parts 3 and 5 on Reference Plan 59R -7749, as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Crowland Avenue. 2002 -04 A by -law to establish part 1 on Reference Plan 59R- 11403, as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of First Avenue. 2002 -05 A by -law to establish Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R -9072, as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Kalar Road. 2002 -06 A by -law to establish Part 2 on Reference Plan 59R -8162, as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Lamont Avenue. -10- 2002 -07 A by -law to establish Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R -7442, as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of North Street. 2002 -08 A by -law to authorize a Release for the purpose of releasing George Litnewski and Anne Litnewski, their successors and assigns, being the owners of land municipally described as 2347 Mewburn Road, from the requirements and provisions of a Cost Share Agreement dated April 11, 1994, at no cost to the City. 2002 -09 A by -law to authorize monies for General Purposes (January 14, 2002). 2002 -10 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 14`" day of January, 2002. The motion Carried with Alderman Pietrangelo abstaining from the vote on By -law No. 2002 -01 on a conflict of interest because the Niagara Catholic School Board is his employer; Aldermen Campbell, Craitor, Feren, Fisher, Hendershot, Orr and Volpatti abstaining from the vote on By -law No. 2002 -09 on conflicts of interest previously noted and with all others voting in favour. RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE -OF- THE -WHOLE ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the actions taken in Committee -of- the Whole, earlier this evening, be approved: Notice of Appeal for Hotel Europa that the City retain Mr. George Rust -D -Eye, with the firm of Weir and Foulds, to represent the City and oppose the Appeal and to take all necessary steps in that regard; Property Acquisition Buttrey Street that the City enter into a 3 -party Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the Region of Niagara and a Numbered Company for an amount not to exceed $975,000 in total and an amount not to exceed $630,000 being the City's share for both parcels A and B; Victoria Avenue Armoury that the City proceed with the business plan and retain the services of David Schram Associates to carry out the business plan. The motion Carried with Alderman Campbell abstaining from the vote dealing with the Armoury because he resides in close proximity of the Armoury. NEW BUSINESS Resignation from the Humane Society Alderman Janice Wing advised of her resignation from the Niagara Falls Humane Society Board. Letter of Congratulations ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Hendershot, that a letter of congratulations be forwarded to Cardinal Newman School on their recent 2' place win in a Waste Reduction Week contest. Carried Unanimously. Sports Wall of Fame Alderman Shirley Fisher advised that the 13`" Annual Sports Wall of Fame induction ceremonies will be held on January 20, 2002 at 2 p.m, at the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena and invited everyone to attend. Brown Fields Incentive Alderman Gary Hendershot referred to the issue of "brown fields" and indicated that the City of Hamilton has an initiative offering developers a bonus 50% tax incentive over a period of five years, to develop these areas; he enquired whether the City has an inventory of brown field sites and if the municipality was looking into what is happening throughout the Region and whether the municipality was working with the Region for incentives to develop these areas. He was advised by the Director of Planning Development that staff could prepare a report on the status of "brown field" inventory sites within the City. Happy New Year! Ambulance Dispatch Services Conflict of Interest Issues READ AND ADOPTED, Alderman Federow wished everyone a very Happy New Year. Alderman Selina Volpatti referred to a resolution from the Region requesting the support of area municipalities to contact the Minister of Health and Long -term Care to insist that the report and recommendations of the external audit/review be released immediately and that operation of ambulance dispatch services for the Niagara Region be transferred as quickly as possible. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Hendershot, that the resolution be supported. Carried Unanimously. Alderman Selina Volpatti provided clarification on some conflict of interest issues and stated that Aldermen are responsible for their own conflict of interest declarations. ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Puttick, that the meeting be adjourned. Carried Unanimously. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK YNE THOMSON, MAYOR