F. Fabiano, M. Mauro, A. Arbour, J. Menard, S. Dunsmore, C. Halliday, S. Daniels and D. Delvecchio

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1 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES C12/21 December 18, 2012 PRESENT: Mayor A. T. Luciani and all members of Council ABSENT: STAFF: OTHERS: MEDIA: F. Fabiano, M. Mauro, A. Arbour, J. Menard, S. Dunsmore, C. Halliday, S. Daniels and D. Delvecchio H. D Angela, Regional Councillor COGECO T.V., Niagara This Week, Thorold Niagara News and What s On Thorold St. Charles Catholic Elementary School Choir was in attendance to sing O Canada and a Christmas Carol. Mayor A. T. Luciani presided and called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Nil AGENDA ITEM # 1 - MINUTES 1(a) T. Whalen R. Lott THAT the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on December 4, 2012, be received and adopted. 1(b) A. Arch J. Ferry THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on December 4, 2012, be received and adopted.

2 - Page 2, Council Meeting Minutes, December 18, AGENDA ITEM #2(a) - MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMARKS Mayor Luciani reported on the following community activities and events: A moment of silence was observed for the tragic events that occurred in Newtown, Connecticut. Enbridge Pipelines Safe Communities Program will be presenting the City of Thorold with a $10,000 grant to purchase equipment for Fire Services. Community-wide Free Skate will be held on January 2, 2013 at Frank Doherty Arena. AGENDA ITEM #2(b) PRESENTATIONS 1. Thorold Secondary School 2012 Golden Eagles Varsity Football Team members and coaches were congratulated and presented with certificates following their championship season that saw the team win the District School Board of Niagara Senior A trophy. AGENDA ITEM #2(c) DELEGATIONS 1. Henry D Angela, Thorold-Regional Councillor, Regional Municipality of Niagara was in attendance to provide information the 2013 Regional budget. 2. George Cottage, President, What son.ca was in attendance to offer Thorold Council the opportunity to live stream Council meetings on What sonthorold.com website. (See Resolution 3(a)(2)) AGENDA ITEM #3(a) - COMMUNICATIONS - Items referred from Council 3(a)(1) S. Paone A. Arch WHEREAS a representative of Share the Road Cycling Coalition attended Thorold City Council on December 4, 2012 to encourage membership in the Bicycle Friendly Community initiative. AND WHEREAS Thorold Active Transportation Advisory Committee has expressed its support of this initiative and offered its assistance in preparing the applicable application.

3 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: - Page 3, Council Meeting Minutes, December 18, That Thorold and Thorold Active Transportation Advisory Committee work together with the City of Thorold to submit an application, prior to the April 30, 2013 deadline, to participate in the Bicycle Friendly Community Award program. 3(a)(2) T. Whalen S. Wilson THAT the City Clerk be directed to prepare a report regarding the opportunity to live stream Thorold City Council meetings on What sonthorold.com. AGENDA ITEM #3(b) - COMMUNICATIONS - Items referred to City Staff 3(b) S. Wilson M. Murphy THAT the communication(s) on the list of Correspondence 3(b) be received, and directed to the indicated staff member. 1. Darlene Ryan Port Robinson Re: Committee Resignation Community Centre Board Referred to City Clerk 2. Terry Dixon, Resident Re: Fire Services Review Referred to Fire Chief AGENDA ITEM #3(c) - PUBLIC FORUM COMMITTEE MINUTES - Received for Information Nil

4 - Page 4, Council Meeting Minutes, December 18, AGENDA ITEM #3(d) - MINUTES/CORRESPONDENCE FROM VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES - Received for Information 3(d) A. Arch J. Ferry THAT the communication(s) on the list of Correspondence 3(d) be received, for information purposes and filed. 1. Mel Swart Lake Gibson Park Re: Minutes of November 29, 2012 Meeting Committee 2. Committee of Adjustment Re: Minutes of October 25, 2012 Meeting 3. Thorold Business Improvement Re: - Minutes of November 6, 2012 Meeting Area Board of Management - Minutes of November 13, 2012 Meeting 4. Heritage Thorold LACAC Re: - Minutes of October 30, 2012 Meeting - Elio s Evolution - Demolition Paves Path to Progress - New Signage By-law City of Thorold AGENDA ITEM #3(e) - REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE REGION OF NIAGARA - Received for Information 3(e) T. Whalen R. Lott THAT the communication(s) on the list of Correspondence 3(e) be received, for information purposes and filed. 1. Office of the Regional Clerk Re: Development Services Division Development Activities Report Third Quarter of Niagara Regional Housing Re: 3rd Quarter Report

5 - Page 5, Council Meeting Minutes, December 18, AGENDA ITEM #3(f) - COMMUNICATIONS - Items referred for Information 3(f) R. Lott M. Murphy THAT the communication(s) on the list of Correspondence 3(f) be received, for information purposes and filed. 1. City of Thorold Re: Office of the Mayor: - Congratulations to Stokes Seeds Limited for Builder Hall of Fame Award - Congratulations to Norgen Biotek for Business of the Year Award - Thank you to Jim Kalogerakos for Donation of Mayor s Youth Advisory Committee Logo Design and Banner for Santa Claus Parade - Congratulations to Bethesda Services for Four Year FOCUS Accreditation Chief Building Official: - Monthly Building Permit Activity Report November Monthly By-law Enforcement Activity Report November Town of Fort Erie Re: Proposed Federal Electoral Boundary Changes 3. Town of Grimsby Re: Resolution Disband the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) 4. Association of Municipalities Re: Report to Members Highlights of November of Ontario (AMO) 2012 Board Meeting 5. Environment Canada Re: 2012 Lakewide Management Annual Reports 6. Ministry of Citizenship and Re: 2013 Volunteer Service Awards Immigration

6 AGENDA ITEM #4 - REPORTS 4(a) N. Preiner A. Arch - Page 6, Council Meeting Minutes, December 18, THAT the minutes of the General Committee Meeting (GC12/20) held on December 4, 2012, be received and adopted. 4(b) J. Ferry M. Murphy THAT the minutes of the General Committee Budget 2013 (GCB12/03a) meeting held on November 28, 2012, be received and adopted. 4(c) R. Lott M. Murphy THAT the minutes of the General Committee Budget 2013 (GCB12/04a) meeting held on December 5, 2012, be received and adopted. 4(d) S. Paone A. Arch THAT the minutes of the General Committee Budget 2013 (GCB12/05a) meeting held on December 11, 2012, be received and adopted. AGENDA ITEM #5 - OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Whalen informed residents of a food/toy drive being held at Foodland on December 21, All donations collected will assist Thorold Community Care.

7 - Page 7, Council Meeting Minutes, December 18, Councillor Whalen requested an update on the 8 Carleton Street Seniors Centre project. The Chief Building Official advised the project is progressing as planned. AGENDA ITEM #6 - BY-LAWS 6(1) S. Wilson M. Murphy That leave be given to introduce the following By-law(s): By-law No A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DIRECTION FOR A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT OVER PART TOWNSHIP LOT 222, BEING PART 1, PLAN 59R AND BEING PART 2, PLAN 59R-14459, RESPECTIVELY, 1149 KOTTMEIER ROAD IN THE CITY OF THOROLD By-law No BEING A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH icompass TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED FOR THREE (3) YEARS TO PROVIDE WEBSITE AND HOSTING SERVICES And that the same now be read a first time. S. Wilson M. Murphy That the By-law(s) just read a first time be read a second and third time, and do pass, and that the Mayor and Clerk do sign and seal the same, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding. 6(2) T. Whalen R. Lott That leave be given to introduce the following By-law(s):

8 - Page 8, Council Meeting Minutes, December 18, By-law No A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MUNICIPAL PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW AND UPDATE By-law No A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF THOROLD MEETING HELD DECEMBER 18, 2012 And that the same now be read a first time. T. Whalen R. Lott That the By-law(s) just read a first time be read a second and third time, and do pass, and that the Mayor and Clerk do sign and seal the same, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding. AGENDA ITEM #7 - NOTICE OF MOTION 1. Mayor Luciani advised it is his intention to bring forward a Notice of Motion to a future Council meeting that will provide direction to staff regarding tax rates when preparing the 2014 budget. AGENDA ITEM #8 - ADJOURNMENT R. Lott M. Murphy THAT this meeting is hereby adjourned at 7:35 p.m. A. T. Luciani, Mayor Donna Delvecchio, Deputy City Clerk