Regular Council in Committee

THAT: The recommendation be amended by deleting the 3rd paragraph and inserting in lieu thereof the following: THAT: The Holding Provision for the multi and townhouse units be sequentially released upon application by the developer at the time development occurs, and further THAT: The interested residents be notified when such (H) designation is released from time to time. (

THAT: Report No. PCS-57-04 regarding the application to change the zoning by-law from “Residential 1 (R2-188)” to “Residential Multiple 1 (RM1)” to add semi-detached and townhouse dwellings as a permitted use on certain lots within the Village Creek Subdivision be approved, and further THAT: A zoning by-law amendment be submitted to Council amending the zoning of the subject land from “Resident 2-R2-188 Zone” to a “Residential Multiple 1 (Holding) RM1(H) Zone” permitting semi- detached dwellings and townhouse dwellings on certain lots, and further THAT: The Holding Provision for the multi and townhouse units be sequentially released upon application by the developer at the time development occurs, and further THAT: The interested residents be notified when such (H) designation is released from time to time. (

THAT: Community Planning and Development Services be recessed in order to hear Mr. Ronald Adimey, delegation under Public Works. (

THAT: The Town enter into a Subdivision Agreement with 1372708 Ontario Inc., (V&C Gibbons) for the Beaver Creek Estates – Phase 1 Subdivision, and further THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Subdivision Agreement and associated documents, and further THAT: The Developer be allowed to pre-service the subdivision prior to the registration of the agreement subject to receipt of the security deposit, cash payment, final drawings, approvals, insurance certificate and letter or indemnification to the satisfaction of the Town. (

THAT: The Town enter into a Site Plan Agreement with Mr. Jack Lemire for a Commercial Development on Derby Road at Lincoln Road East, and further THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Site Plan Agreement and requisite documents. (

THAT: An implementing by-law be submitted to Council to introduce regulations into Zoning By-law No. 129-90 for Outdoor Patios as outlined in Report No. PCS-62-04, and further COUNCIL-IN-COMMITTEE MINUTES – MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004 PAGE TEN THAT: A motion be presented to Council indicating that no further public meetings are required since the changes to the proposed regulations are a result of public input and that adequate public input has been received. (

THAT: Council Rules of Procedure By-law No. 200-85, as amended, be waived in order to permit the hour of adjournment to extend beyond the hour of 9:30 p.m. (

THAT: Council authorize the preparation of amendments to By-law No. 252-92 and By-law No. 143-92 as contained in Report No. PCS-63-04 and that the implementing by-laws be presented to Council for adoption subsequent to public consultation. (

THAT: The Town enter into an Amending Subdivision Agreement with Puppy Hut Limited for Stage 2 of the North Ridge Meadows – Phase 2 Subdivision, and further THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Amending Subdivision Agreement and associated documents, and further THAT: The Developer be allowed to pre-service the subdivision prior to the registration of the Amending Agreement subject to receipt of the security deposit, cash payment, final drawings, approvals, insurance certificate and letter or indemnification to the satisfaction of the Town. (

THAT: The application by Fordema Holdings Incorporated, Erie Beach Subdivision to amend the “R2A-235 Site Specific” provisions in By-law COUNCIL-IN-COMMITTEE MINUTES – MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004 PAGE ELEVEN No. 129-90 by adding a wave up-rush elevation and deleting the “Open Space Zone” be approved, and further THAT: A zoning by-law amendment be submitted to Council. (

THAT: The 2004 Town-wide Development Charges Background Study be received and circulated to the Region of Niagara, the EDTC, and stakeholders for comment and input, and further THAT: Public consultation be initiated with dedicated stakeholder sessions with homebuilders and industrial and commercial developers together with an open house for the general public, and further THAT: The legislated Public Meeting associated with the Study be scheduled for the Council-in-Committee meeting of June 14, 2004. (

THAT: Council authorize the expansion of the scope of work for the Pollution Control Planning and Infrastructure Study and CSO Control Strategies Update, previously awarded to XCG Consultants Limited of Oakville, Ontario under By-law No. 40-04, to include the update of the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan and the Storm Sewer Master Plan for the Town of Fort Erie, and further COUNCIL-IN-COMMITTEE MINUTES – MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004 PAGE THIRTEEN THAT: Council accept the proposals submitted by XCG Consultants Limited, for the updating of the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan and Storm Sewer Master Plan at the upset limit fees of $36,830 and $39,586 respectively, for a total of $67,416, including g.s.t., and further THAT: A copy of this Administrative Report be forwarded to the Water Strategy Implementation Committee for information purposes regarding CSO Control. (

THAT: Council receive Administrative Report No. PW-24-04: Status of Point Abino Road (Regional Road 112) Road Works for information purposes only. (

THAT: Council award the 2004 quotation for Pavement Marking – Truck Mounted, Quotation 09-2004, to Woodbine Pavement Markings Ltd. of Scarborough, Ontario, in the amount of $34,797.79, including g.s.t., and further THAT: Council direct staff to prepare for the Regular Meeting of Council on May 25, 2004, a by-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to approve the contract for Pavement Marking – Truck Mounted, Quotation 09-2004, in the amount of $34,797.79, including g.s.t. to Woodbine Pavement Markings Ltd. of Scarborough, Ontario. (

THAT: Council receive this report for information purposes, and further THAT: Council allocate $5,000 from the Phase 3 Friendship Trail Capital Account for engineering to facilitate the preliminary evaluation of alternatives, and further THAT: Council commit in principle to restore and maintain a pedestrian crossing of Black Creek at Shagbark Lane, and further THAT: Council direct staff to investigate Alternative 1 and Alternative 2 as contained in Administrative Report No. PW-26-04. (

THAT: Paragraph 2 of the recommendation be amended by deleting same and replacing with the following “That Council authorize staff to negotiate an extension of the existing contract with Dunn the Mover at the existing level of service for a minimum of one year to allow for sufficient time to apply for any potential subsidy monies that may be available to support an improved level of public transit within the Town of Fort Erie”. (

THAT: Council receive Administrative Report No. PW-27-04 for information purposes, and further THAT: Council authorize staff to negotiate an extension of the existing contract with Dunn the Mover at the existing level of service for a minimum of one year to allow for sufficient time to apply for any potential subsidy monies that may be available to support an improved level of public transit within the Town of Fort Erie. (

THAT: Paragraph 2 of the recommendation be amended by adding the words “subject to further consultation with affected property owners”. (

THAT: Council receive this Status Report for the Dr. Cobb Municipal Drain for updated purposes, and further THAT: Council authorize staff to continue with the drainage/maintenance work process for the Dr. Cobb Municipal Drain as specified under legislation in the Drainage Act, RSO 1990, c.17 subject to further consultation with affected property owners. (

THAT: Earth Tech Canada Inc. of St. Catharines, Ontario, be retained to provide Engineering Services for the Crystal Beach Hill Cottagers Organization Watermain Replacement at the upset limit of $83,266.87, including g.s.t., and further THAT: Staff be authorized to prepare the necessary by-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Earth Tech Canada Inc. on behalf of the Town of Fort Erie, and further THAT: Staff be authorized to prepare the necessary by-law to amend Clauses 2 and 7 of By-law No. 80-03 (Watermain on Crystal Beach Hill Cottagers Association Lands). (

THAT: Council-in-Committee does now go into closed session to discuss the following: (a) Security of Property Re: Possible theft of Town property (

THAT: Council-in-Committee does now reconvene with the following report: THAT: The Chief Administrative Officer be directed to act in accordance with the instructions of Council. (

THAT: Council accept this report for information purposes, and further THAT: The limitations Section of By-law No. 118-03, Investment Policy, be amended to permit investment in the ONE Fund Joint Municipal Investment Pool from a 30% maximum, to a dollar maximum of $1 million, and investments in Canadian Municipalities from a 50% maximum, to a dollar maximum of $1 million. (

THAT: Pursuant to Section 6.36 of Zoning By-law No.129-90, as amended, the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie hereby approves the holding of a carnival on the grounds of the Crystal Ridge Community Centre by the Niagara South Amateur Athletic Association on May 28 – 30, 2004, and further THAT: The said Association provide liability insurance in the amount of $2 million naming the Town as additional insured, and further COUNCIL-IN-COMMITTEE MINUTES – MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004 PAGE SEVENTEEN THAT: The requirements under Hawkers and Pedlars By-law No. 102-88, as amended be and they are hereby waived for this event subject to the applicant ensuring the proper fire and health inspections are undertaken. (

THAT: Council-in-Committee does now hereby adjourn at 11:18 p.m. (