Regular Council in Committee

THAT:The Creekside Estates Draft Plan of Subdivision dated May 13, 2010, showing 30 lots for single detached dwellings, two blocks for a Stormwater Management Facility, one bock for the Nigh Road widening and a public street as shown on Appendix "2" in Appendix "A" known as CDS-24-01-10 attached hereto, be approved in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 C.P. 13 and the regulations there under subject to the conditions contained in Appendix "B" in Appendix "A" to this report, and further THAT:The parties be advised of Council's decision on the application in accordance with the Planning Act, and further THAT:The conditions of draft plan approval in Report No. CDS-24-02-10 (Appendix "A") be circulated to the applicable agencies in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act, and further THAT:The application to amend the Zoning By-law from the Neighbourhood Development (ND) Zone to a Residential 2 Holding (R2-H) Zone on Lots 1-7, to a Site Specific Residential 2 Holding (R2-H) Zone on Lots 15-19, to Residential 2 Holding (R2-H) 20-29; to a Residential 2A Holding (R2A-H) on Lots 8-14 and Lot 30; and to a Site Specific Open Space Holding OS-H Zone for Block 30 and 33 permitting municipal infrastructure be approved and a Zoning By-law Amendment be submitted to Council, and further THAT:The Neighbourhood Plan be amended by removing the proposed roadway connection from the subject lands to the east, and further THAT:The Holding Provision not be re

THAT:A by-law be submitted to Council to establish a "Hospital Services Committee" pursuant to the Terms of Reference attached as Appendix "A" to Report No. CDS-42-10. (

THAT:Council support the Museum and Cultural Heritage Committee's recommendation to designate 348 Ridge Road North as outlined in this report, for architectural and historical value and context, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, and further THAT:Council direct staff to prepare a designation by-law and provide notice of intention to designate in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act. (

THAT:Council hereby support the extension of Draft Plan Approval for the Hershey Estates - Revised Draft Plan of Subdivision to May 24, 2012, and further THAT:Conditions of Draft Plan Approval be amended as outlined in Appendix "3" of Report No. CDS-44-10, and further THAT:The Owner and the Niagara Regional Development Services Division be so advised. (

THAT:Council authorize a Development Charge Late Payment Agreement with Ridgeway Estates Ltd. to permit late payment of development charges for the Algonquin Community Centre in the Ridgeway by the Lake Subdivision. (

THAT:The first paragraph of the recommendation be amended by deleting the date “June 15, 2012” and inserting in lieu thereof the date “June 15, 2013.” (

THAT:Council support an extension of Draft Plan Approval for the MacKenzie Crossing Draft Plan of Subdivision to June 15, 2013, and further THAT:The Conditions of Draft Plan Approval be amended as outlined in Appendix "3" of Report No. CDS-46-10, and further THAT:The Owner and Regional Niagara Development Services Division be so advised. (

THAT:The Town Solicitor be authorized to extend offers required to purchase property for road widening purposes, as required for the Ridge Road Infrastructure Improvements project in accordance with the appraised value, and further THAT:The Town Solicitor be authorized to execute all required documentation. (

THAT:Council hereby receive Report No. IS-37-10 for information purposes only, and further THAT:Staff be authorized to bring forward a by-law to adopt the Roadside Ditch Alteration Policy, as provided in Appendix "D" to Report No. IS-37-10. (

THAT:Council awards the low tender for the Bridge and Culvert Replacement Program Stonemill Road and East Avenue, Contract No. IS.10SEBR, in the amount of $293,930.52 (including h.s.t.) to Anthony's Excavating Central Inc., of Wellandport, Ontario, and further THAT:The 2010 Capital Budget be amended to increase - Bridge and Culvert Replacement Program, Stonemill Road and East Avenue (SEBR10) project budget by $30,000.00 with financing from the Bridge and Culvert Reserve. (

THAT:Council hereby authorize a service contract to be entered into with the City of Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls Transit) for an eight month period effective September 7, 2010 for the provision of the Inter-municipal Transit Services attached as Appendix "A". (

THAT:Council hereby receive Report No. IS-40-10 as a status update to the Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Program, and further THAT:The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement for the Accreditation of the Operating Authority of Municipal Drinking Water Systems with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Public Works and Government Services acting through the Canadian General Standards Board. (

THAT:Council authorize staff's on-going participation as a member of Niagara International Transportation Technology Coalition (NITTEC), and further THAT:Council authorize the execution of Memorandum of Understanding with the Niagara International Transportation Technology Coalition (NITTEC) for the term of 2010 to 2012. (

THAT:Council declines Greater Fort Erie Minor Hockey Association's request (attached as Appendix "A") for financial relief from the impact on HST on ice rental rates as described in this report, and further THAT:Council submit a formal request to the Province of Ontario to consider exempting municipalities from charging minor sport organizations the HST on facility user fees. (

THAT:The Fees and Charges By-law be hereby amended to reflect the net user fee that would be equivalent to the tax inclusive facility rental fees, for youth sports, exercise and recreational activities that contribute to fitness that existed prior to the implementation of HST on July 1, 2010, and THAT:Any shortfall in facility user fee revenue resulting from the rates adjustment be financed with the transfer from the General Levy Rates Stabilization Reserve, and further THAT:Council submit a formal request to the Province of Ontario to consider exempting municipalities from charging minor sport organizations the HST on facility user fees. (

THAT:Council hereby accept this report as an update on the Beaver Creek Municipal Drain and continue to support the Grass Pickerel Study administered by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and further THAT:Council hereby authorize staff to enter into an agreement with MNR for the Species at Risk Stewardship Fund 2010/2011 which provides funding to the Town of Fort Erie, in the amount of $48,500 to be used for researching endangered turtles known to be within the Beaver Creek Municipal Drain. (

THAT:Council hereby accept Report No. CAO-10-10 for information purposes, and further THAT:The CAO review current service levels in parks, cemeteries and open spaces, forecast expected service demands, identify service delivery options in preparation for Council's priority setting and subsequent budget deliberations. (

THAT:Council hereby receive Report No. CS-36-10 for information purposes. (

THAT:Council hereby receive Report No. CS-37-10 for information purposes, and interim financial report for the six months ending June 30, 2010. (

THAT:The Budget Policy be amended to delegate authority to the Director of Financial Services and CAO to execute debenture indemnity agreements, and to clarify that budget amendments that require Council approval shall be by resolution, and further THAT:Budget Policy By-law No. 127-09 be amended accordingly. (

THAT:Council-in-Committee does now hereby adjourn at 9:11 p.m. (