Regular Council in Committee

THAT: A Zoning By-law amendment be submitted to Council amending the zoning of the subject lands from the Rural “RU-135” Zone to a Site Specific Rural “RU” Zone that establishes a minimum rear yard of 170 metres from the westerly lot line for all proposed buildings and structures and to preclude the use of the site for agricultural uses including greenhouses; THAT: The 0.3 metre lot reserve along the Centralia Avenue frontage be declared as a public highway; and THAT: The applicant be required to pay the

THAT: This report be

THAT: In accordance with Committee of Adjustment Policy and Procedure PL-I- 11, there shall not be participation by the Town of Fort Erie at the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing to be held Friday, August 8th, 2003 with respect to Minor Variance Application A06/03, John and Julie Testa, 3247 Cedar Avenue. (

THAT: Report No. PCS-78-2003 regarding the draft By-law to “Regulate the Destruction or Injuring of Trees” be received for information; and COUNCIL-IN-COMMITTEE MINUTES – MONDAY, JULY 14, 2003 PAGE FIVE THAT: Council authorize the Planning staff to circulate the draft By-law to “Regulate the Destruction or Injuring of Trees” to the Region of Niagara, and the Ministry of Natural Resources for review and comment; and THAT: Council authorize the formation of an Ad-Hoc Committee to further facilitate public reviews, stakeholder discussions and input regarding the draft By-law to “Regulate the Destruction or Injuring of Trees”; and THAT: A further report be submitted to Council to present the final draft by-law as recommended by the Ad-Hoc Committee. (

THAT: The redline revised Beaver Creek Estates Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by 1372708 Ontario Inc. under file no. 26T-15-02-05 be approved in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 and regulations thereunder subject to the conditions contained in Appendix “3” of this report; and THAT: The parties be advised of Council’s decision of the application in accordance with Provincial regulations; and THAT: The Mayor be authorized to endorse the plan as approved 20 days after the Notice of Council’s decision has been given provided that no appeals have been lodged; and THAT: The applicant be advised that the Town’s conditions of Draft Plan Approval will lapse three years from the date of Draft Plan Approval of the Draft Plan of Subdivision unless an extension is requested, and an updated review and revision of the conditions of approval may be necessary at that time; and THAT: The conditions of Draft Plan Approval in Administrative Report No. PCS- 79-2003 be circulated to the applicable agencies in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act. (

THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council deeming Lots 10, 11, 24 and 25, Plan 1003, NP 354 and Lots 12 and 23, Plan 5493, NP 354 not to be lots in a registered plan. (

THAT: Council approve the entry into a partnership agreement for the purchase and operation of a Fire Department Flashover Training Simulator; THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the appropriate partnership documents; and THAT: The Director of Finance be authorized to transfer $8,000 from the Capital Account for Fire Department Accountability System to the Capital Account to Partner in a Flashover Simulator. (

THAT: Council accept this report for informational purposes only. (

THAT: The recommendations be dealt with separately. (

THAT: The first recommendation be amended by deleting the words “a full- time” and inserting in lieu thereof the word “an”. (

THAT: Council hereby directs the CAO in accordance with the Hiring Policy to proceed with the hiring process of an administrative assistant for the Interim Community Health and Wellness Trust Committee. (

THAT: The second recommendation be amended by deleting the words “the full-time” and inserting in lieu thereof the word “an.” (

THAT: The second recommendation be further amended by including the words “with the provision of a resume and reference check” after the word “consultant”. (

THAT: Council hereby concurs with the extension of the administrative services contract with the current consultant until the Interim Community Health and Wellness Trust Committee has completed the hiring process for an Administrative Assistant position. (

THAT: Council hereby authorizes that the Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) benefits for employees are paid at 75% of their regular gross monthly earnings without any maximums on the received benefit, and further THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council to amend By-law No. 270-89 accordingly. (

THAT: The list of taxes and penalties totaling $14,657.59 attached as Schedule “A” to Report No. F-25-2003 be cancelled, reduced or refunded as applicable in accordance with Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001. (

THAT: The 2002 audited Financial Report (attached as Appendix “A”) be received for information purposes and published in accordance with Section 295 of the Municipal Act, 2001. (

THAT: The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie hereby authorizes the Clerk to issue a refreshment vehicle licence to Barb and Brian Hynes to operate a refreshment vehicle from the east side of the parking lot at Waverly Beach subject to final location to be determined by the Director of Parks and Leisure Services, and compliance with Refreshment Vehicle Licencing By-law No. 220-95. (

THAT: Council support the recommendation of the Community Health and Wellness Trust Committee to contribute $10,000 for the establishment of a Cardiac Rehabilitation Pilot Program in partnership with Fort Erie Community Y.M.C.A. and Heart Niagara, and further THAT: The $10,000 be sourced from the approved 2003 Community Health and Wellness Trust Committee budget. (

THAT: By-laws be submitted to Council to establish advance voting and reduced hours of voting for institutional/retirement home electors in accordance with the provisions of this report. . (

THAT: The first recommendation be amended to include the words “, any Member of Council who is interested” following the word “Mayor”. (

THAT: The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie hereby directs the Mayor, any Member of Council who is interested and staff to meet with the Board of Directors and General Manager of the Fort Erie Friendship Festival to discuss future Festival plans, and further THAT: Staff submit a report to Council to facilitate a strategic plan exercise intended to determine Municipal Council’s expectations for all community festival events in Fort Erie. (

THAT: Council accept the request for maintenance for the Mann Drain; and THAT: Council authorize the Drainage Superintendent to proceed with Tender Call to retain a Drainage Engineer to update the Engineer’s Report on the Mann Drain. (

THAT: Upper Canada Consultants of St. Catharines, Ontario, be retained for Engineering Services 2003 for Niagara River Parkway and Cairns Crescent Watermain Extension at the upset limit of $35,893.15 (including g.s.t.); and THAT: Staff be authorized to prepare the necessary by-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Upper Canada Consultants on behalf of the Town of Fort Erie. (

THAT: Council receive this report as an update to the status of the Lakeshore Road Friendship Trail Electrical Distribution Rebuild Project; and THAT: Council authorize staff to prepare a by-law to authorize the entry into a contractual agreement with Canadian Niagara Power for the Lakeshore Road Friendship Trail Electrical Distribution Rebuild Project. (

THAT: Council-in-Committee does now go into closed session to discuss the following: (a) Human Resource Matter (i) Filling of vacancy – Chief Building Official position (Competition No. 29-03) (