The "SIXTH MEETING" (REGULAR) of the Port Col borne City Council was held at the Municipal Offices, 66 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne on Monday, February 9, 2015 commencing at approximately 8:07p.m.

ATTENDANCE

Mayor John Maloney presided with the following members in attendance:

COUNCILLORS

D. Elliott A. Desmarais

J. Mayne Y. Doucet B. Kenny B. Butters R. Bodner

Absent: F. Danch (due to vacation)

STAFF:

D. Aquilina, Director of Planning & Development T. Cartwright, Fire Chief A. Grigg, City Clerk H. Hakim, Manager of Community Services R. Hanson, Director of Engineering & Operations R. Heil, Chief Administrative Officer D. D'lnnocenzo, Recording Clerk

Also in attendance were interested citizens, members of the news media and Cogeco TV.

CALL MEETING TO ORDER- MAYOR JOHN MALONEY

1. INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEMS

Nil.

2. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA

No. 33 Moved by Councillor B. Butters Seconded by Councillor A. Desmarais

That the agenda dated February 9, 2015 be confirmed as circulated. CARRIED.

3. DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST

Nil.

4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

(a) Minutes of the Third Meeting (Special) of Council of January 24, 2015 (b) Minutes of the Fourth Meeting (Regular) of Council of January 26, 2015

No. 34 Moved by Councillor Y. Doucet Seconded by Councillor B. Butters

(a) That the Minutes of the Third Meeting (Special) of Council of January 24, 2015 be adopted as circulated;

(b) That the Minutes of the Fourth Meeting (Regular) of Council of January 26, 2015 be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED.

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5. DETERMINATION OF COUNCIL ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION

Nil.

6. ADOPTION OF COUNCIL ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION

No. 35 Moved by Councillor B. Kenny Seconded by Councillor A. Desmarais

That Items 1 to 16 on the regular agenda be approved, as amended at the Committee of the Whole Meeting of February 9, 2015 with the exception of items that have been deferred, deleted or listed for separate discussion, and the recommendations contained therein adopted.

Motion Arising from Committee of the Whole Meeting Delegations:

Request to Reduce Fine for an Open Burning By-law Offence

Council resolved:

ITEMS:

That applicable interest charges on the fine for an Open Burning By-law Offence, received by Chris Stout in September 2014, be waived.

1. Department of Chief Administrative Officer, Report No. 2015-30, Subject: Strategic Plan, 2015-2018

Council resolved:

That Chief Administrative Officer Report 2015-30 summarizing the first meeting of Council and staff to develop a strategic plan for the 2015 +years be received for information, and

That staff prepare a list of options and work plans in respect of each of the Visionary Goals and Objectives to provide Council with an overview of potential time, cost, resources and outcomes.

2. Department of Chief Administrative Officer, Special Projects & Corporate Strategic Initiatives, Report No. 2015-19, Subject: City Owned Rail Lines, Council update on accident liability exposure issues

Council resolved:

That Council receives Special Projects & Corporate Strategic Initiatives, Report No. 2015-19 for information.

3. Department of Engineering & Operations, Operations Division, Report No. 2015-20, Subject: Port Colborne Distribution System Annual Inspection Report

Council resolved:

That, having again been awarded a rating and ranking of 100% compliant by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change for the City's water system, Council hereby receives report 2015-20, Port Colborne Distribution System Annual Inspection Report for information and that City staff be commended for its continuing

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efforts to maintain the highest standards for safe, clean drinking water in the City of Port Colborne.

4. Department of Engineering & Operations, Engineering Division, Report No. 2015-23, Subject: Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Off­Peak Deliveries Pilot

Council resolved:

That the Council of the City of Port Colborne support and endorse the participation in the MTO Off-Peak Deliveries Program and, further;

That the local business community be solicited for input on the program;

That the Ministry of Transportation be advised of Port Colborne's participation;

That the Council of the City of Port Col borne endorse the waiving of the Noise Variance Fee and Truck Delivery Noise between the dates of June 26 to August 15 for the 2015 Pan/Parapan Am Games.

5. Department of Planning & Development, Report No. 2015-24, Subject: Recommendation Report for a Zoning By-Law Amendment (File No. D14-12-14) 3986 Yager Road

Council resolved:

1. That Council of the City of Port Colborne approve the Zoning By-law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix A, rezoning the land from "A (Agricultural) to "A-382 (Agricultural Purposes Only)", "NFR (Non-Farm Residence)" and "EP (Environmental Protection)".

2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the giving of the notice of passing of the By-law, in accordance with the Planning Act.

3. That pursuant to the provisions of Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice of public meeting be required.

6. Department of Planning & Development, Report No. 2015-25, Subject: 2014 Year End Results - Community Improvement Plan Incentive Programs

Council resolved:

That this report be received for information purposes.

7. Department of Planning & Development, Report No. 2015-22, Subject: Parking and Traffic - Fares Street

Council resolved:

a) That Council of the City of Port Col borne approve the amendment to By-law 89-2000, Being a By-law Regulating Traffic and Parking on City Roads as follows:

That Schedule 'B' Standing Prohibitions, to By-law 89-2000 as amended, be amended by deleting therefrom the following:

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Column Column Column Column 1 2 3 4

Highway Side From To Times/ Days

Fares East 44m north 144m 8a.m.-Street of Bell north 6p.m.

Street therefrom Mon- Fri

b) That Council of the City of Port Col borne approve the amendment to By-law 89-2000, Being a By-law Regulating Traffic and Parking on City Roads as follows:

That Schedule 'B' Standing Prohibitions, to By-law 89-2000 as amended, be amended by adding thereto the following:

Column Column 2 Column Column 1 3 4

Highway Side From To Times/ Days

Fares Street East 74m ?Om north 8a.m.-north of therefrom 6p.m.

Bell Mon- Fri Street

c) That Council! of the City of Port Colborne approve the amendment to By-law 89-2000, Being a By-law Regulating Traffic and Parking on City Roads as follows:

That Schedule 'E' Limited Parking Restrictions, to By-law 89-2000 as amended, be amended by adding thereto the following:

Column Column Column Column Column 1 2 3 4 5

Highway Side From To Times/ Maximum Days

Fares East 38.2m 26.8m 8a.m.- 15 Street north north 6p.m. minutes

of Bell therefrom Mon- Fri Street

8. Department of Planning & Development, Report No. 2015-26, Subject: Proposed Amendment to Designating By-law for Julia Yager Community Centre, located at 2703 Chippawa Road

Council resolved:

That Council of the City of Port Colborne approve the Amendment to the Designating By-law attached hereto as Appendix C, adding the original tin/copper ceiling and crown molding in the second floor classroom to the description of heritage attributes on the reasons for designation of the Julia Yager Community Centre, municipally known as 2703 Chippawa Road.

9. Department of Community & Corporate Services, Clerk's Division, Report No. 2015-27, Subject: Appointments to Boards and Committees, Senior Citizen Advisory Council and Transit Advisory Committee

Council resolved:

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Senior Citizen Advisory Council : That Judy Wade and Susan Brown be appointed to the Senior Citizen Advisory Council for a term ending December 31, 2017.

Transit Advisory Committee: That Melissa Bigford be appointed to the Transit Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2018; and

That the composi~tion of the Port Colborne Transit Advisory Committee be temporarily amended to allow for one medical health representative, one business representative, one representative of persons with disabilities, two seniors representatives, and two at­large citizen representatives, two Council representatives, one Weiland Transit representative, one Port Cares representative and no education representative, for a total of eleven members; and

That the composition of the committee, as outlined in the Terms of Reference, be restored when the opportunity becomes available.

That the necessary by-law be presented for approval.

10. Department of Community & Corporate Services, Community Services Division, Report No. 2015-29, Community Room Naming Rights Agreement for the Vale Health & Well ness Centre

Council resolved:

That Council of the City of Port Colborne authorize the City Clerk and Mayor to execute the attached naming right agreement for the Community Room at the Vale Health & Wellness Centre.

Miscellaneous Correspondence

11 . Memorandum from Evan Acs, Economic Development Officer, dated January 29, 2015, Re Niagara's South Coast Tourism Association Promotional Video

Memorandum from Robert J. Heil, Chief Administrative Officer, dated February 9, 2015, Re Niagara South Coast Tourism Corporation

Council resolved:

That the Memorandum received from Evan Acs, Economic Development Officer, dated January 29, 2015, Re Niagara's South Coast Tourism Association Promotional Video, be received for information; and

That the Memorandum received from Robert J. Heil, Chief Administrative Officer, dated February 9, 2015, Re Niagara South Coast Tourism Corporation, be received for information.

12. Region of Niagara Re Water & Wastewater: 2015 Budget, Rate Setting and Requisition Report (CSD Report 90-2014)

Council resolved:

That the correspondence received from the Region of Niagara Re Water & Wastewater: 2015 Budget, Rate Setting and Requisition Report (CSD Report 90-2014), be received for information.

13. Region of Niagara Re Waste Management: 2015 Budget and Requisition Report (CSD Report 91-2014 Revised)

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Council resolved:

That the correspondence received from the Region of Niagara Re Waster Management: 2015 Budget and Requisition Report (CSD Report 91-2014 Revised), be received for information.

Outside Resolutions - Requests for Endorsement

14. Canadian Union of Postal Workers Re Request for Support to Save Canada Post

Council resolved:

That the correspondence from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers Re Request for Support to Save Canada Post be received and supported;

That the Canadian Union of Postal Workers be advised of the resolution previously passed by Port Colborne in support of the request for Canada Post to reconsider the elimination of Home to Home Postal Delivery; and

That the Council of The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne resolves as follows:

WHEREAS Canada Post and the Conservatives are taking an axe to long-treasured postal services - killing good jobs, eliminating door-to-door delivery, drastically increasing postage rates and closing, downsizing and reducing hours at post offices;

WHEREAS Canada Post did not properly consult on these changes, effectively eliminating any opportunity for input from the people who will be most affected;

WHEREAS closing and downsizing post offices, reducing post office hours, and eliminating door-to-door delivery will reduce service and eliminate thousands of jobs in communities throughout our country;

WHEREAS Canada Post offers a public service that needs to be protected;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Port Colborne write a letter to the Minister responsible for Canada Post that calls on the government to reverse the changes to services announced by Canada Post, and to look instead for ways to increase service and revenues in areas such as postal banking;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Port Colborne ask the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to request that the federal government consult with the public about what kind of postal service they need before allowing Canada Post to make such major changes to public postal service.

Responses to Resolutions of the City of Port Colborne

15. City of Thorold Re City of Port Colborne's Resolution regarding Property Tax Relief for Seniors

Council resolved:

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That the resolution from the City of Thorold receiving the City of Port Colborne's Resolution regarding Property Tax Relief for Seniors, be received for information.

16. Town of Pelham Re the City of Port Colborne's Resolution regarding Property Tax Relief for Seniors

Council resolved:

That the resolution from the Town of Pelham receiving the City of Port Colborne's Resolution regarding Property Tax Relief for Seniors, be received for information.

CARRIED.

7. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION

Nil.

8. PROCLAMATIONS

Nil.

9. MINUTES OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES

Nil.

10. NOTICE OF MOTION

Nil.

11. INTRODUCTION, CONSIDERATION AND PASSAGE OF BY-LAWS

By-laws for Three Readings

No. 36 Moved by Counci llor B. Butters Seconded by Councillor B. Kenny

That the following by-laws be read a first, second and third time and passed:

• 6188/14/15 Being a By-law to Amend Zoning By-law 1150/97/81, As Amended , Respecting Lands Legally Known as Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession 4, Former Township of Humberstone, Now in the City of Port Colborne, Regional Municipality of Niagara; Municipally Known as 3986 Yager Road

• 6189/15/15 Being a By-law to Amend By-law 89-2000, Being a By-law Regulating Traffic and Parking on City Roads (Fares Street)

• 6190/16/15 Being a By-law to Amend By-law 5585/15/11, Being a By­law to Designate the Julia Yager Community Centre, Municipally Known as 2703 Chippawa Road , In the City of Port Colborne, as Being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest

• 6191 /1 7/1 5 Being a By-law to Confirm Appointments to Various Agencies, Boards and Committees

• 6192/18/15 Being a By-law to Authorize Entering into a Naming Right Agreement for the Community Room at the Vale Health and Wellness Centre with The Golden Puck Hockey Committee

CARRIED.

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12. CONFIRMATORY BY -LAW

No. 37 Moved by Councillor B. Kenny Seconded by Councillor J. Mayne

That the following by-law be read a first, second and third time and passed:

• 6193/19/15

CARRIED.

Being a By-law to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne at its Regular Meeting of February 9,2015

13. COUNCIL IN CLOSED SESSION -8:13P.M.

No. 38 Moved by Councillor R. Bodner Seconded by Councillor Y. Doucet

That Council proceed in closed session in order to address the following matter(s):

(a) Minutes of the Closed Session portions of the October 14, 2014, December 8, 2014, December 10, 2014, December 15, 2014 (two sessions), and January 26, 2015 (two sessions) Council meetings.

(b) Chief Administrative Officer, Special Projects and Corporate Strategic Initiatives, Report No. 2015-32 regarding matters related to Transport Canada lands, pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, Subsection 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

CARRIED.

No. 39 Moved by Councillor B. Butters Seconded by Councillor Y. Doucet

That Council do now rise from closed session without report at approximately 9:10 p.m. CARRIED.

14. DISLOSURES OF INTEREST ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSION

Nil.

15. MOTIONS ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSION

Nil.

16. ADJOURN

AG/dd

No.40 Moved by Councillor D. Elliott Seconded by Councillor B. Kenny

That there being no further business, the Council meeting be adjourned at approximately 9:11 p.m. CARRIED.

John Malone MAYOR

~~ Ashley Grigg CITY CLERK