C08/22 Corporation of the City of Thorold Council Agenda Tuesday, December 16, 2008 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers a) To adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on December 2, 2008. b) To adopt the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on December 2, 2008. A.T. Luciani M. Charron g';'.ì~l':ì((~:~ajjil~~~tffs;if,~.iti?ìrïrs,;inriqwn,çli~u~lls;~f ØrREIV~RK " ".,.'....0 ~ ".,:-~;'~ -: '''_c' "'~"~J.:~,-~~.,: ~:,, ;i ~:;,T':;;_'-~ 1 Nil.kTš.~~!~i(çj.:l,:;:Jtø:E:IÂ~~ijl!ql~: :ì.;:.. 1. Steve Cook, President and Kithio Mwanzia, Policy Coordinator, St. Catharines- Thorold Chamber of Commerce Re: Niagara's Green Procurement Policy ;3.;"...:;J1Ç.QMMl.i4IcAÎ\iQN.s\lRES.Q4U!I.Q.NS... A. Items referred to Council A 1 (pages A 1 to A2) F. Neale B. Items referred to City Staff (pages B 1 to B 10) 5. Wilson C. Minutes from Public Forum Committee Meetinqs : Operations : Corporate Services : Planning and Building Services : Fire and Emergency Services C1 Nil C2 Nil C3 Nil C4 Nil
- Page 2, Council Agenda, December 16, 2008 - D. List of Committees Minutes/Correspondence from (pages D1 to D13) T. Whalen Volunteer Committees E. Reports/Correspondence from (pages E 1 to E4) J. Handley the Region of Niagara F. Items for information purposes (pages F1 to F7) J. LePera a) To adopt the minutes of the General Committee (GC08/21) meeting held on December 2, 2008. b) To adopt the minutes of the General Committee (GC08/21 a) meeting held on December 9, 2008. N. Rogers A.T. Luciani Nil "ß~l-J~;nc.l~~d;;..
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COUNCIL C08/21 December 2, 2008 PRESENT: Mayor H. D'Angela and all members of Council except Councillor N. Rogers who had a prior commitment STAFF: M. Weir, S. Daniels, A Arbour, L. Coplen, J. Menard, P. Lambert, M. Sauchuk, and A Grigg OTHERS: Nil MEDIA: COGECO TV., St. Catharines Standard, Niagara News, Niagara This Week Mayor H. D'Angela presided and called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 1. Councillor A T. Luciani declared a conflict of interest with respect to the delegation regarding the Weiland Canals Foundation Ports Niagara Project and recommendations 3(a)(1) and 3(a)(6) since he is an employee of the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation. Councillor Luciani refrained from discussing or voting on these items. 2. Mayor D'Angela declared a conflict of interest with respect to the delegation regarding the Weiland Canals Foundation Ports Niagara Project and recommendation 3(a)(1) since he is the Treasurer of the Foundation. Mayor D'Angela removed himself from the chair and refrained from discussing or voting on these matters. Acting Deputy Mayor LePera assumed the chair during these proceedings. Mayor D'Angela resumed the chair following consideration of these items. AGENDA ITEM # 1 1 (a) MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: - MINUTES T. Whalen AT. Luciani THAT the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on November 18, 2008, be received and adopted. CARRIED C08/21, December 2, 2008
- Page 2, Council Minutes, December 2, 2008-1 (b) MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: S. Wilson F. Neale THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on November 18, 2008, be received and adopted. CARRIED AGENDA ITEM #2(a) - MAYOR'S REPORTS. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMARKS Mayor D'Angela reported on the following community activities and events: The City of Thorold has been selected to participate in the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay. The Olympic flame will travel through Thorold on December 20, 2009 on its way to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games; Mayor D'Angela commended organizers of the Thorold Santa Claus Parade held on November 29, 2008; The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee successfully hosted a free winter skate for the public on November 20, 2008; The Annual Community Skate will be held on December 22, 2008 at the Frank Doherty Arena; Residents are reminded to refrain from parking vehicles on the road during winter months. In order to allow for adequate snow removal services, vehicles parked on the road will be ticketed. AGENDA ITEM #2(b) - PRESENTATIONS Nil AGENDA ITEM #2(c) - DELEGATIONS 1. Neil Ahmed, Consulting Project Manager, McCormick Rankin Corporation and Bill Cung, MTO Project Manager, Ministry of Transportation, were in attendance on behalf of Ecoplans Limited to present a status update on the Highway 406 Improvements Project. 2. John Armstrong, Vice President, Integrated Public Affairs, OEB Enterprise, was in attendance to provide an overview of the Weiland Canals Foundation Ports Niagara Project and request $5,000 in initial financial support from the City of Thorold. (See Resolution 3(a)(1)) C08/21, December 2, 2008
- Page 3, Council Minutes, December 2, 2008-3. Robert Gabriel, Regional Councillor, The Regional Municipality of Niagara was in attendance to provide Council with an update on the following issues relating to the City of Thorold: a) The Region of Niagara expects to finalize its budget before the end of the year. Currently the Region is at a 3% gross budget increase and when you subtract the projected 1.4% increase in assessment, the Region is at a net of 1.6% in the Regional tax side.. b) The Region's Capital Budget is expected to be approximately $120 million. A ten year capital needs forecast of $1.6 billion was identified. c) The Region has allocated $930,000 is included in the budget for the reconstruction of Highway 20 from Cataract Road to Highway 406. d) There is approximately $1 million dedicated to the rehabilitation of Collier Road, south of Richmond Street, to St. Davids Road. e) The Region will also consider resurfacing of Merrittville Highway, from Holland Road to Merritt Road, in the 2009 Capital Budget. f) In response to the poor economic conditions, regional staff have been directed to explore the opportunity to fast track some of the 2009 capital projects in order to stimulate the economy. In addition, staff have been asked to evaluate whether capital projects scheduled for 2010 could be brought forward in 2009. g) The Region has been notified that the Police Services Board will no longer participate in the Police Long-Term Accommodations Committee. Regional Councillor Gabriel advised he would keep the City of Thorold informed with respect to this matter. h) A new waste management contract will commence in 2010. In an effort to reach the Region's 65% diversion rate, Regional staff have been directed to issue the tender for waste collection services using various frequency options. During the question and answer period Regional Councillor Gabriel advised that, if federal funding were to become available, the reconstruction of Highway 20 could include the installation of water and sewer infrastructure. Mayor D'Angela reported that the Region recently approved the tender of a trunk watermain interconnect, which will improve water services to Thorold South. C08/21, December 2, 2008
- Page 4, Council Minutes, December 2, 2008 - AGENDA ITEM #3(a) - COMMUNICATIONS - Items referred to Council 3(a)(1 ) MOVED BY: M. Charron SECONDED BY: F. Neale THAT Council support the Weiland Canals Foundation Ports Niagara Project in principle and that the City of Thorold commit $5,000 in initial support, to be funded from the Economic Development Budget. CARRIED 3(a)(2) MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: F. Neale J. Handley THAT the request from the Mel SwartLake Gibson Conservation Park Fundraising Committee to allocate funds from their 2008 budget for hydro hook-up in the Mel Swart Park, to the upset limit of $2,800, be approved. CARRIED 3(a)(3) MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: F. Neale J. Handley THAT the Acting Director of Operations be directed to consider the historical value of the Decew Property and continue to negotiate with Ontario Power Generation with respect to the disposition of the house and lands. CARRIED 3(a)(4) MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: F. Neale T. Whalen THAT the City Clerk be directed to schedule a meeting with the Regional Municipality of Niagara, the City of Port Colborne and the City of Weiland regarding a standardized by-law regarding authorized and prohibited uses of the East Side Trail and that, following the meeting, the City Clerk report back to CounciL. CARRIED C08/21, December 2, 2008
- Page 5, Council Minutes, December 2, 2008-3(a)(5) MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: F. Neale J. LePera THAT Thorold Tourism and the Mayor's Assistant be directed to coordinate the City of Thorold's participation in the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay and report back to CounciL. CARRIED 3(a)(6) MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: F. Neale J. Handley THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to prepare a report outlining the benefits of Highway H20 membership. CARRIED AGENDA ITEM #3(b) - COMMUNICATIONS - Items referred to City Staff 3(b) MOVED BY: M. Charron SECONDED By: F. Neale THAT the communication(s) on the list of Correspondence 3(b) be received and directed to the indicated staff member. 1. Arlene Arch Wilson, Volunteer Re: Letter of resignation Lake Gibson Preservation Task Group Referred to the City Clerk 2. Malcolm Allen, M.P. Weiland Ridinq Re: Request to continue using office space located at the Lock 7 Tourism Centre Referred to the City Clerk 3. Public Works Department, Re: Development Services Division, The Reqional Municipalitv of Niaqara Application to Amend the Regional Policy Plan (RPPA 4-2008) - The Commons at Niagara-on-the-Green Referred to the Director of Planning and Building Services C08/21, December 2, 2008
- Page 6, Council Minutes, December 2, 2008-4. June Morris, Shriner Street. Thorold Re: Request to keep fence Referred to the Director of Planning and Building Services 5. Integrated Community Planning, Re: The Reqional Municipality of Niagara Proposed Regional Policy Plan Amendment 3-2008 Referred to the Director of Planning and Building Services CARRIED AGENDA ITEM 3(c) - PUBLIC FORUM COMMITTEE MINUTES - Received for Information 3(c)(3) MOVED BY: F. Neale SECONDED BY: S. Wilson THAT the minutes of the Planning and Building Services Public Forum Committee meeting held November 18, 2008, be received for information purposes and filed. CARRIED AGENDA ITEM #3(d) - MINUTES/CORRESPONDENCE FROM VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES - Received for Information 3(d) MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: A. T. Luciani T. Whalen THAT the minutes/correspondence from Volunteer Committees, listed as Correspondence 3(d), as amended, be received for information purposes and filed. 1. Thorold Business Improvement Area Board of Manaqement Re: Minutes of the November 11, 2008 General Meeting 2. Thorold Public Library Board Re: Minutes of the October 20, 2008 meeting 3. Thorold Seniors' Association Re: Minutes of the November 4, 2008 meeting C08/21, December 2,2008
- Page 7, Council Minutes, December 2,2008-4. Mel SwartLake Gibson Park Committee Re: Minutes of the October 20,2008 meeting 5. Committee of Adiustment Re: Minutes of the October 30,2008 meeting 6. Thorold Active Transportation Advisory Committee Re: Minutes of the November 10, 2008 meeting CARRIED Note: Motion relating to Correspondence Item 3(d)(4). (See Resolution 3(a)(2)) AGENDA ITEM #3(e) - REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE REGION OF NIAGARA - Received for Information Nil AGENDA ITEM #3(f - COMMUNICATIONS - Items referred for Information 3(f) MOVED BY: J. Handley SECONDED BY: S. Wilson THAT the communication(s) on the list of Correspondence 3(f), be received for information purposes and filed. 1. City of Thorold Re: Administration Department: Letter to J, Fudger re By-law Enforcement C08/21, December 2, 2008 Letter to M Jordan re By-law Enforcement Letter to E. Law re Relocation of Bus Stop Email re FCM Member's Advisory: Infrastructure and the Economy Operations Department: Letter to Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. re Laura Secord Bridge Transfer of Ownership Letter to Ontario Power Generation re Laura Secord Bridge Transfer of Ownership Letter to Transportation Dept., City of St. Catharines re Installation of Four Way Stop