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10/27/2015 SEVENTEENTH MEETING REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 27, 2015 Council met on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. for an In Camera session. All members of Council were present. NO. 37-STRANGE - MOROCCO -THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED on October 27, 2015 at 4:30 p.m., Niagara Falls Council went into a closed meeting, prior to their regularly scheduled meeting at 5:00 p.m., to consider a matter that falls under the subject matter of 239(c)a proposed disposition of land and 239(f), advice that is subject to solicitor-client, related to City-owned lands abutting 4603 Lyon's Parkway. Following consideration of the item presented, Council did not rise and report in open session related to the In Camera matter. Council met on Tuesday, October 27th, 2015 at 5:10 p.m. for the purpose of considering Regular Business matters. All members of Council were present. * * * * * The National Anthem was sung by Courtney Fruck * * * * * ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MINUTES ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Pietrangelo that the minutes of the September 29th, 2015 meeting be approved, as printed. Carried Unanimously * * * * * DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTERESTS Councillor Pietrangelo indicated a pecuniary interest with a wire transfer made to the Niagara Catholic District School Board, his employer. Councillor loannoni indicated a pecuniary interest with cheque number 388322, made payable to herself. Councillor Morocco indicated a pecuniary interest with cheque number 387951 made payable to her spouse. Mayor Diodati indicated a pecuniary interest with cheque number 387885 made payable to himself. Councillor Pietrangelo exited at 5:15 p.m. * * * * * REPORTS 5:00 P.M. 1. F-2015-36 — 2013 Financial Statements The report is recommended for the information of Council. Mark Palumbi, CPA, CA Crawford Smith and Swallow was available to answer questions. Council Minutes October 27, 2015 ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor Thomson that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously 2. MW-2015-33 — Stamford Centre Heritage White Oak Tree The report recommends the following that staff be directed to undertake the following actions. 1. That By-Law No.2014-102 be repealed thereby removing the Heritage Designation on the remaining portion of the tree; and, 2. That staff include funding in the 2016 Operating Budget to complete the removal of the trunk and stump, boulevard restoration, curb and roadway repairs as per city standards; and, 3. Staff be directed to work with the Municipal Heritage and Arts and Culture Committees to determine the appropriate recognition for the significance of this tree ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Morocco that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously Councillor Pietrangelo returned to Chambers 5:20 p.m. 3. FS-2015-10 — Fire Station 7 Design and Engineering The report recommends the following: 1. That Council award the contract for Professional Services for Fire Station #7 to Venerino V.P. Panici Architect Inc. in accordance with RFP14-2015. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement between the City and Venerino V.P. Panici Architect Inc. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor Strange that the report be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously 4. CD-2015-09 — Governance Issues The report is recommended for the information of Council. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Campbell that the report be received for information. Motion Carried With Councillor Craitor opposed. * * * * * 2 Council Minutes October 27, 2015 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-2015-40 — Major Receivables Monthly The report recommends that Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables Report — September. F-2015-41 — Municipal Accounts The report recommends that Council approve the municipal accounts totaling $28,856,148.47 for the period September 10, 2015 to October 7, 2015. FS-2015-09 — Fire Department Training on Niagara Parks Lands The report recommends the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement with the Niagara Parks Commission to allow Fire Department training activities on Parks Commission property. PBD-2015-47 — AM-32/2005, Zoning By-law Amendment Application. Chippawa West Phase 2-Stage 3 Plan of Subdivision. Applicant: Queensway Chippawa Properties Inc. (Metrus Developments) Removal of Holding (H) Symbol The report recommends that Council pass the by-law appearing on tonight's agenda to remove the holding (H) symbol from part of By-law No.2006-205 which zones the subject lands R3(H)-760. PBD-2015-50 — 26T-11-2001-05, Extension to Draft Plan Approval, Drat Plan of Subdivision, Miller Estates South Subdivision. Owner: FKS, The Real Estate People Inc. & 1162641 Ontario Limited The report recommends that Council grant an extension to draft plan approval for the Miller Estates South Plan of Subdivision until October 27, 2017. PBD-2015-53 — Brownfield Tax Assistance and Rehabilitation Grant Application Thorold Stone Toad Extension at Stanley Avenue (Cytec Lands) Applicant: Falls Community Development Inc. (DiCienzo & NovaCore) The report recommends that Council support the Brownfield rehabilitation and redevelopment of the Cytec Lands located east of Stanley Avenue along the Thorold Stone Road extension subject to the assumption of ownership by Falls Community Development Inc. and subject to meeting the program requirements of the Brownfields Tax Assistance and Rehabilitation Grant application including entering into an agreement with the City. TS-2015-26 — Kalar Road between Brown Road and Mulberry Drive — Parking and Traffic By-laws The report recommends the following: 1. That a parking prohibition is installed on both sides of Kalar Road between a point 100 metres north of Brown Road and a point 400 metres north of Brown Road; and, 2. That the bicycle lanes on both sides of Kalar Road between a point 100 metres north of Brown Road and a point 400 metres north of Brown Road be designated by municipal by-law. 3 Council Minutes October 27, 2015 TS-2015-27 — Oldfield Road between Dorchester Road & Drummond Road Parking and Traffic By-laws The report recommends the following: 1. That a parking prohibition is installed on both sides of Oldfield Road between Dorchester Road and Drummond Road; and, 2. That the bicycle lanes on both sides of Oldfield Road between Dorchester Road and Drummond Road be designated by municipal by-law. TS-2015-28 — Heartland Forest Road — Parking Review The report recommends that a parking prohibition is installed on both sides of Heartland Forest Road between Brown Road and a point 280 metres south of Brown Road. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor loannoni that the reports on the Consent Agenda be approved as recommended. Carried Unanimously MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUCEMENTS Mayor Diodati extended condolences to David Burgess, a city fire fighter on the passing of his father, John David Burgess and to Kallen Skowronek, son of retired Platoon Chief Peter Skowronek. Mayor Diodati advised of recent events: 10th Anniversary of the MacBain Centre, Grand openings for Adventure Rooms Canada, Eye Wellness Dr Laurie Capogna, House of Dulo, Victoria Gardens Subdivision, Bull Market and the following events: Grand Beauty Event for Truvi Beauty Bar & Honor Beauty, Annual Prayer Breakfast with Roger Woodward, Mayor's Choice Car Award, TD Tree Day Canada, Dedication of the A/N Myer Basketball Courts, Mayor's Youth Advisory Student Summit, Arif Merani Memorial Fundraiser, and the Adam Vitaterna Memorial Fundraiser. Mayor Diodati advised of upcoming events: The Works Project SHARE fundraiser, Moose & Pepper Bistro opening, HallowQueen Event, Arts & Culture Wall of Fame, Colour by Kellie grand opening, opening of the Millennium Trail and Niagara Falls Legacy Pathway, Light of Day Niagara Show with Blue Rodeo and Remembrance Day ceremonies. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Morocco, seconded by Councillor loannoni that a letter of congratulations be sent to Rob Nicholson, M.P. on his election victory and to the Prime Minister elect, Justin Trudeau, congratulating him and inviting him to Niagara Falls. Carried Unanimously * * * * * 4 Council Minutes October 27, 2015 COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 1. Optimist Club — requesting the week of November 17th be proclaimed "Youth Appreciation Week". RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Strange that the request be approved. Carried Unanimously 2. Winter Festival of Lights — requesting approval of their annual Fireworks displays, use of City property for various installations and a grant equal to the fees associated with a road and sidewalk closure. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council. 3. Celebrate Old Downtown - requesting a grant equal to the fees associated with a road closure for the North American Cigar Show event. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Pietrangelo that the requests associated with Communications 2 and 3 be approved. Carried Unanimously 4. Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake — requesting support on a resolution calling on the Region to adopt a billing program as used in OPP communities for police billing. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Pietrangelo that the correspondence be referred to staff for a report. Carried Unanimously * * * * * DEPUTATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Niagara Military Museum Jim Doherty and representatives of the Niagara Military Museum presented a cheque to the City for the Cannon Restoration project and provided an overview of their Strategic Plan and capital budget requests. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Strange that Council receive the presentation and refer the capital budget requests to staff for a report. Carried Unanimously World Para-Cycling Championships Council recognized local athlete, Shelley Gautier for her world Para-cycling championship and Mayor Diodati presented her with an award. 5 Council Minutes October 27, 2015 Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame Council recognized Gord Singleton for his recent induction into the Canadian Cycling Hall of Fame and Mayor Diodati presented him with an award. * * * * * NEW BUSINESS Hendershot Blvd/Ironwood ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor loannoni that staff investigate an additional stop sign at the intersection of Hendershot Blvd and Ironwood Street. Carried Unanimously Neighbourhoods of St. David's ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Kerri that staff ask Regional Staff to assess the St. Paul Avenue traffic situation near the Neighbourhoods of St. David's Carried Unanimously Chippawa Dock Committee ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor loannoni that Council refer to staff to assist the Chippawa Dock Committee in their current shortfall. Carried Unanimously Council Schedule ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that staff review the Council schedule times for 2016. Carried Unanimously * * * * * PLANNING MATTERS 7:00 P.M. PBD-2015-51 — AM-2015-010, Zoning By-law Amendment Application, City Initiated Regulations. Medical Marijuana Facilities Supplementary Report. Background The last time this topic was before Council, it was noted how few members of the public were in attendance given the opposition that had been expressed previously to the proposal to establish a Medical Marijuana Facility (MMF) on the former Redpath property. It was discovered that although Planning Act requirements for notice of a public meeting had been fulfilled, it excluded those residents living near the Redpath property. Council decided that a further public meeting should be held and a notice was placed in the Review on October 3, 2015 and mailed to property owners in the Fernwood Subdivision. At the last public meeting, Council expressed satisfaction that MMF can be defined and regulated at a municipal level. 6 Council Minutes October 27, 2015 The majority of the discussion was regarding recommended separation distances between MMF and Sensitive Land Uses (SLU). Staff recommended a separation distance of 20 m between an MMF in an industrial zone within the urban boundary and a SLU based on the consultant's findings that a MMF is considered a Class 1 use. MOE's D-6 Guidelines recommend a separation distance of 20 m between a Class 1 use and a SLU. Staff had also recommended a separation distance of 150 m between a MMF and SLU in the agricultural zones outside of the Urban Area Boundary based on a desire to maintain the rural living environment. Mapping was prepared to show the 20 m separation distance as well as 300 m, which is the separation distance used by the MOE for a Class III use. No rationale to defend a standard greater than 20 m. Staff is unable to map the separation distance of 150 m for the agricultural zones given that exact locations of dwellings is unknown. The City's large non-urban area would provide ample opportunities to establish an MMF without adversely impacting residents. If 150 m separation distance is selected for Agricultural zones, should the same distance be required between MMF in agricultural zones and SLU within the urban boundary? Considerations for Council Following Council's direction and given the limitations of information available to staff, three maps have been prepared which illustrate all the residential zones, properties containing churches, parks and the Prestige, Light, General and Heavy Industrial zoned lands within the urban boundary using separation distances of 20 m, 70 m, and 300 m. Maps illustrate the industrial lands that would remain in each of the three scenarios where MMF could locate if allowed as an industrial use. Maps illustrate a 20 m buffer measured from the property or lot line of a SLU and the boundary of residential zones. Recommendation It is recommended that Council: Receive input from the public on the issue of medical marijuana facilities, Determine whether medical marijuana facilities are to be permitted as-of-right in certain industrial, agricultural and rural zones subject to a particular separation distance from sensitive land uses or only considered on a site-by-site basis, and, 7 Council Minutes October 27, 2015 Direct staff to prepare the necessary amendments to the City's Zoning By-laws and Site Plan Control By-law to provide the definitions and regulations for medical marijuana facilities and sensitive land uses for adoption at a future meeting. Bert Dandy, a Stamford Street resident, felt Council had the authority to make a decision now and could always tweak it later. He felt jobs were important for the community. Felix Pingue, Montrose Road resident, is opposed to anything to do with marihuana. Clark Bitter, Homewood Avenue resident, outlined the current litigation that is still before the courts, which still permits Health Canada card holders to grow their own medicinal marihuana. He felt that odours would not be an issue with an appropriate operation, like the one in Niagara-on-the-Lake operated by the Tweed company. He did not feel Council should restrict future business opportunities with restrictive zoning provisions. Carmen Lanni and Ed Macadam, who wish to operate on Stanley Avenue, want to move forward with a revised application to Health Canada. Alan Patton, lawyer representing those with an interest in a MMF at 4431 Victoria Avenue, argued that there would be no unacceptable, adverse impact, that the former Kimberly Clark building was a long-standing industrial operation in proximity to residences and that the Health Canada licensing regime ensures safeguards to the public. His client wishes to proceed. He felt the 20 metre setbacks proposed were sound and appropriate. Any increased setbacks were not justifiable. Leonardo Mustratta, RX Construction and Consulting, outlined his experience in g p consulting and constructing MMF's. He compared the security to that of a prison and indicated that the facility would be state of the art and engineered to avoid odour. Steve Abbruscato, a Fiddlehead resident, did not feel that Niagara Falls needed this type of industry but, if so, there must be substantial buffers away from residential houses. The Public meeting was closed. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Morocco that Council receive input from the public on the issue of medical marijuana facilities, that medical marihuana facilities will be considered on a case by case basis and that staff come back with a definition of a medical marihuana facility for the Zoning By-law. Motion Carried With Councillors Craitor, Kerrio, Pietrangelo and Strange opposed. * * * * * 8 Council Minutes October 27, 2015 PBD-2015-49 — AM-2015-009, Zoning By-law Amendment Application, West Side of Stanley Avenue, South of the Niagara Falls Convention Centre. Applicant: The Monastery of Mount Carmel. Proposal Proposed Vineyard. Background The applicant has requested a Zoning By-law amendment for a 4.2 ha parcel of land on the west side of Stanley Avenue, south of the Niagara Falls Convention Centre to use as a vineyard in conjunction with a winery that has been approved to locate on the Mount Carmel Monastery property. Land is zoned Tourist Commercial (TC) which does not permit a vineyard. Request is to have the lands rezoned to Institutional (I) with site specific provisions to add a vineyard, in association with the winery and vineyard permitted on the Monastery property, to the list of permitted uses. Approved winery will operate in partnership with Reif Estates Winery. Grapes grown in the vineyard will be taken to Reif's production facilities in Niagara on the Lake, pressed and returned to the Monastery for fermentation. The juice will then be returned to Reif's facilities to be bottled. Once bottled, it will be returned to the Monastery to be sold in the retail store. A setback of 18 m from south property line will provide manoeuvring space. No bird bangers, wind machines, irrigation or extensive spraying to ensure compatibility with surrounding properties. Neighbourhood Open House Held on September 10, 2015 Two residents in attendance who did not object to proposal. Concerns were raised about drainage from subject lands. Mr. Reif was in attendance and he advised that there would be no changes in the proposed drainage patterns and the 18 m setback from south property line would allow for the maintenance of grass to absorb drainage. It was noted that the swale at the southern limit of the property will be left intact to intercept flows and that the vines would absorb more water than the current grass. Planning Analysis Official Plan Land is designated Tourist Commercial (TC) Monastery of Mount Carmel is an existing institutional use in the Central Tourist District. 9 Council Minutes October 27, 2015 Although it primarily functions as a religious institution, it complements the tourist functions of this district and will provide a unique tourist attraction with the development of a winery within the Monastery. Applicant pursued zoning approval in 2013 to permit the winery as well as a vineyard on the Monastery property and has since planted the vineyard on the property. The applicant plans to open the winery using the grapes grown on the property in about 1 year. Planting the vines on the subject lands will provide additional grapes to support this winery once the vines mature in several years. Vineyard is of a scale that should not adversely impact the quality of life of residential properties to the south. Land use compatibility will be achieved through vineyard management techniques and the setback between vines and south property line. Zoning By-law The TC zoning of the property permits a wide range of tourist serving commercial uses, but does not permit agricultural uses including a vineyard. The requested Institutional (I) zone does not permit agricultural uses either. The applicant is requesting the property to be zoned Institutional, with site specific provisions permitting the vineyard. To ensure the vineyard is accessory to the winery and impacts on surrounding residences are mitigated, the following regulations are recommended to be included in the amending by-law: • Require the vineyard to be accessory to the winery located at 6990-7020 Stanley Avenue, and, • Require an 18 m setback between the vines and the southerly property line, as proposed by the applicant. Conclusion The amendment is recommended for the following reasons: • The proposed vineyard and approved winery conform to the Tourist Commercial Policies in the City's Official Plan with respect to locating tourist attractions in the Central Tourist District in which they are located. • The proposed vineyard will support the winery approved on the Mount Carmel Monastery site to assist in creating a unique tourist attraction that will enhance the Tourist District and complement the primary institutional use of the Mount Carmel property, and, • Potential impacts on the dwellings to the south of the proposed vineyard can be mitigated by providing an 18 m setback between the vines and the south property line and by implementing best management practices in the maintenance of the vineyard. 10 Council Minutes October 27, 2015 Recommendation That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application to rezone the lands Institutional (I), with site specific provisions permitting a vineyard that is accessory to the approved winery for 6990-7020 Stanley Avenue (Mount Carmel Monastery), subject to the provision of an 18 m setback between the vines and the south property line. Ed Lustig, solicitor for the applicant, was in agreement with the recommendation report. The Public Meeting was closed. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that the recommendation report be approved. Carried Unanimously PBD-2015-52, Municipal Employment Incentive Program, Niagara Gateway Economic Zone Community Improvement Plan Amendment. Background The Niagara Gateway Economic Zone Community Improvement Plan was initiated by the Niagara Region to achieve the goals of the Province's Growth Plan to promote the development of employment lands in the Gateway Economic Zone. The Region's Gateway CIP was adopted and the City approved a corresponding Gateway CIP. The programs offered under the Gateway CIP include: • A tax increment based grant program for new employment uses of 10 yrs. with Strategic Investment Locations and 5 yrs. on designated employment lands, and, • A Regional Development charge grant of up to 1.5 million for developments that have been approved for the TIF program and meet the eligibility requirements of 14 points or more. Eligibility for these incentives is based on a point system which uses specific criteria including the number of jobs created/retained and construction value, and environmental design performance or Smart Growth Design Criteria. Planning Analysis It was determined that an amendment to the current Gateway CIP would be the most efficient way of introducing additional local incentives. Eligible Development Development, redevelopment, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or adaptive reuses that result in an increase in assessed value. Includes all `employment lands' within the Urban Area Boundary, which includes: "Tourist Commercial", "Resort Commercial" as well as "Industrial" 11 Council Minutes October 27, 2015 Eligible Uses Current: The employment sectors targeted are: secure storage areas to capitalize on cross border trade industries, and long term opportunities for campus style business park for business support services and tourism support services. Proposed: Information technology, professional services, bio-science and green technologies. Excludes retail commercial and residential uses and visitor accommodation. Tax Increment Funding Program Current: Grant of 40% to 100% of their incremental property tax due to assessment growth for a period of 10 yrs. (Strategic Investment Locations) or 5 yrs. (Employment lands within the UAB) Proposed: Grant of 40% to 100% of their incremental property tax (City's portion only) due to assessment growth for a period of 10 yrs. for all employment lands. Development Charges: Current: City — no grants for employment (non-industrial) uses. Proposed: Development Charge Grant matching the Regional DC incentive. The eligible DCs are rebated once the development has been completed and the total eligibility points can be calculated. Other Incentives Other Incentives Planning Application Fees • Fees associated with OP/Zoning By-law amendments, Site Plan Control, Minor Variance, Consent to Sever can be exempted. No amendments are needed. Building Permit Fees • Grant equivalent to 100% of building permit, demolition permit or occupancy permit fee payable only after construction and all inspections have been completed. Study Grants • For studies required by the City such as: urban design studies, traffic impact studies, servicing studies, archaeological surveys, feasibility/analysis studies, etc. • Grants to match 50% of the study costs to a maximum of $5,000, onetime only offer for each property, conditional on the availability of the studies for future proposals should the development not proceed. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Tax Incremental Funding Grants are financed from incremental property taxation due to assessment growth. Rebates on planning fees would impact the operating budget 12 Council Minutes October 27, 2015 Building Permit fee waivers and development charge rebates could be funded from the Economic Development component of the OLG contribution agreement. Conclusion The amendment proposes local incentives for employment uses under the title of Municipal Employment Creation Incentive Program: • The extension of a tax rebate period from 5-10 years for eligible works outside of Strategic Gateway Investment Locations, • The inclusion, through specific amendments, of significant employment development which meet a specified number of eligibility criteria but cannot be located within the Strategic Investment Locations or designated Employment Lands, • The waiver of Planning Application fees and the rebate of Building Permit fees, and, • The introduction of a 50% refund (grant) for the cost of studies required by the Municipality up to a maximum of $5,000 (e.g. traffic, environmental impact etc.) Recommendation That Council receive the input from tonight's Public Meeting and that an amendment to the Niagara Gateway Economic Zone Community Improvement Plan be prepared for adoption at a future Council meeting. The Public Meeting was closed. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Craitor, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that the recommendation report be approved. Carried Unanimously BY-LAWS ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Strange that the by-laws be given a first reading. Carried Unanimously 2015-120 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 at Intersections) 2015-121 A by-law to adopt a Consulting Agreement Purchase Order form. 2015-122 A by-law to amend By-law No. 2006-205 which amended By-law No. 79- 200, to remove the holding symbol (H) on part of the lands on the west side of and including Emerald Avenue, south of Cinnamon Grove, to allow development on a portion of the Chippawa West, Phase 2 Plan of Subdivision (AM-32/2005). 13 Council Minutes October 27, 2015 2015-123 A by-law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 119 to the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan (AM-2015-006). 2015-124 A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to allow the use of the land and erection of buildings thereon for a place of worship and ancillary uses and to repeal By-law No. 94-120 (AM-2015-006). 2015-125 A by-law to authorize the execution of an Authorized Requester Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Transportation (MTO) and the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls respecting the access and use of certain information contained in MTO databases. 2015-126 A by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) and the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls respecting access to NPC lands for fire training purposes. 2015-127 A by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with The Niagara Falls Lions Club respecting the Adopt-A-Program public service program for volunteers. 2015-128 A by-law to authorize the execution of a Lease Amending Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Transportation (MTO) and the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls respecting the use of a parking lot located at Kitchener Street and Victoria Avenue. 2015-129 A by-law to appoint Councillor Vince Kerrio as Acting Mayor. 2015-130 A by-law to authorize the payment of $28,854,826.70 for General Purposes. 2015-131 A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or municipal by-laws. 2015-132 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 27th day of October, 2015. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Strange that the by-laws be given a second and third reading. Carried Unanimously * * * * * ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor Morocco that the meeting be adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Carried Unanimously * * * * * DEAN IORF A, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODA , MAYOR 14