THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA INTEGRATED COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMITTEE OPEN SESSION REPORT

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1 THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA INTEGRATED COMMUNITY PLANNING COMMITTEE OPEN SESSION REPORT Minutes of the Open Session portion of the meeting of the Integrated Community Planning Committee held in the Council Chamber, Regional Municipal Building, 2201 St. David s Road, Thorold, Ontario, on Wednesday, commencing at 1:12 p.m. ATTENDANCE Committee: Staff: Staff Others: Regrets: Regional Chair Burroughs; Councillors Hodgson (Chair); Augustyn, Badawey, Barrick, Baty, Greenwood, Jeffs, Joyner, Lepp, Luciani, Maves, McMullan, Petrowski, Rigby, Teal, Timms. Messrs. Trojan, Chief Administrative Officer; Robson, Commissioner Integrated Community Planning; Weaver, Director, Community and Corporate Planning; Bain, Regional Clerk; Ms. Tanner, Associate Director Regional Policy Planning; Ms. Dawn, Legislative Assistant. Mr. Benson, Manager of Policy Planning; Mr. Bertleff, Associate Director, Regional Emergency Planning; Mr. Dick, Policy Planner; Ms. Donia, Project Manager, Community & Corporate Planning; Ms. Maddalena, Economist; Mr. Murphy, Accessibility Advisory Coordinator. Councillor Marshall 1. Applications for Tourism Exemption PUBLIC PARTICIPATION HEARING Committee Chair Hodgson stated that pursuant to the Municipal Act and Regional Policy, a public meeting must be held to hear any public objections to the Applications for Tourism Exemption for Holiday Openings (ICP ). He further stated that in accordance with Regional Policy, public notice of the meeting was advertised in the Niagara Falls Review on November 25, 2011, in accordance with the notice provisions for applications for tourism exemptions for holiday openings. The Commissioner of Integrated Community Planning introduced the matter for the public hearing. Open Session ICPC 1

2 The Committee Chair asked whether any person present would like to be heard with respect to the proposed Application for Tourism Exemption for Holiday Openings (ICP ). Mr. Andre Kostiak, Store Manager of Metro Store #128 and Mr. Greg Shannon, Store Manager of Food Basics Store #674, appeared before the Committee in support of the exemption. Mr. Kostiak stated that should the stores not be open, customers will purchase their goods in the United States. He added that by having the stores open on the holiday, tourism and the local economy will be supported in Niagara Falls. Moved by Councillor Teal Seconded by Councillor Jeffs That Report ICP ,, respecting Applications for Tourism Exemptions for Holiday Openings Metro Grocery Store and Food Basics, Niagara Falls, be lifted and considered at this time. 2. Applications for Tourism Exemptions for Holiday Openings Metro Grocery Store and Food Basics, Niagara Falls ICP Moved by Councillor Maves Seconded by Councillor Greenwood That Report ICP ,, respecting Applications for Tourism Exemptions for Holiday Openings Metro Grocery Store and Food Basics, Niagara Falls, be received; That the applications from Metro Ontario Inc. Requesting tourism exemptions under the Retail Business Holidays Act to permit the Metro Grocery Store at 3770 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls to open on Family Day from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight) and Food Basics at 6770 McLeod Road, Niagara Falls to open on Family Day and Thanksgiving Day from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight), be approved; and That the Regional Clerk be requested to prepare the necessary by-laws for consideration at the Regional Council meeting on January 19, Open Session ICPC 2

3 3. Proposed Change to Fees & Charges By-Law Committee Chair Hodgson stated that pursuant to the Municipal Act and Regional Policy, a public meeting must be held to hear any public objections to the proposed change to the Fees and Charges By-Law (ICP ). He further stated that public notice of the meeting was advertised on the Region s website on December 15, 2011 in accordance with the notice provisions in the Public Notice Policy. The Commissioner of Integrated Community Planning introduced the matter for the public hearing. The Committee Chair asked whether any person present would like to be heard with respect to the proposed change to the Fees and Charges By-Law (ICP ). There were no members of the public present to comment on the proposed change to the Fees & Charges By-Law. Moved by Councillor McMullan Seconded by Councillor Rigby That Report ICP ,, respecting Quarry Application Expansion Fee, be lifted and considered at this time. 4. Quarry Application Expansion Fee ICP Moved by Councillor Teal Seconded by Councillor Augustyn That Report ICP ,, respecting Quarry Application Expansion Fee, be received; and, That a By-law be introduced at the Regional Council meeting of January 19, 2012 to amend By-law , A By-Law To Establish Feeds And Charges For Services And Activities Provided By The Regional Municipality Of Niagara And For The Use Of Its Property to provide for a wording correction to Establish or expand a pit or quarry in place of Establish a new pit or quarry. Open Session ICPC 3

4 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 5. Integrated Community Planning Department 2012 Work Plan ICP Moved by Councillor Badawey Seconded by Councillor Greenwood Open Session ICPC That Report ICP ,, respecting Integrated Community Planning Department 2012 Work Plan, be received; That the 2012 Workplan directions and activities of the Integrated Community Planning Department, be approved. Staff were commended for presenting the 2012 Workplan in alignment with Council s Business Plan. (Refer to Councillor Information Requests.) Conflict of Interest Councillor Timms declared a pecuniary interest with respect to matters related to Regional Development Charges as his family owns a business that may be subject to development charges, and he therefore took no part in the discussion of, or voting on, these matters. 6. Request for Relief from Development Charges Niagara Falls Soccer Club ICP Moved by Councillor Baty That Report ICP ,, respecting Request for Relief from Development Charges, Niagara Falls Soccer Club, be received; That the request put forth by the City of Niagara Falls for the Regional Municipality of Niagara to waive the development charges applicable to the new Niagara Falls Soccer Club facility, be denied. Moved by Councillor Badawey Seconded by Councillor Greenwood That Report ICP ,, respecting Request for Relief from Development Charges, Niagara Falls Soccer Club, be deferred to a time more appropriate for the Niagara Falls Soccer Club. Open Session ICPC 4

5 7. Proposed Amendment to the Procedural By-Law ICP Moved by Councillor Augustyn Seconded by Councillor Joyner That Report ICP ,, respecting Proposed Amendment to the Procedural By-Law, be received; That a by-law be prepared for consideration at the February 9, 2012 Regional Council meeting to amend Section 5.4 of the Procedural By-law to read as follows: The curfew for each regular meeting of Council is 11:00 p.m. The meeting shall stand adjourned at that curfew, unless the curfew is extended by an affirmative vote of the majority of Members present. Upon a recorded vote being requested on the main motion regarding Report ICP ,, respecting Proposed Amendment to the Procedural By-Law, the members were divided as follows on the main motion: Voting For the Motion: Regional Chair Burroughs Councillor Joyner Councillor Augustyn Councillor Lepp Councillor Badawey Councillor Maves Councillor Barrick Councillor Rigby Councillor Baty Councillor Timms Councillor Greenwood Councillor Volpatti Councillor Jeffs (13) Voting Against the Motion: Councillor Hodgson Councillor Luciani Councillor McMullan Councillor Petrowski Councillor Teal (5) Upon the recorded vote being taken on Report ICP ,, respecting Proposed Amendment to the Procedural By-Law, the Committee Chair declared the motion, Open Session ICPC 5

6 8. Niagara Gateway Economic Zone and Centre - Draft Regional Policy Plan Amendment (RPPA ) ICP Moved by Councillor Badawey Seconded by Councillor Rigby Open Session ICPC That Report ICP ,, respecting Niagara Gateway Economic Zone and Centre Draft Regional Policy Plan Amendment (RPPA ), be received for information; That a copy of Report ICP and Appendix I, draft RPPA , be circulated to the local municipalities with a request for formal comments; and That staff be authorized and directed to implement the public consultation program outlined in this report. Moved by Councillor Badawey That the motion be amended to provide that the designation of the lands located along the east and north sides of Highway 140, as shown on Map 3 appended to Report ICP , be redesignated from Rural Employment Land to Deferred Urban Area. Moved by Councillor McMullan Seconded by Councillor Greenwood That Report ICP ,, respecting Niagara Gateway Economic Zone and Centre Draft Regional Policy Plan Amendment (RPPA ), be deferred to allow staff from the Niagara Region and the City of Port Colborne to discuss the designation of the lands located along the east and north sides of Highway 140, as shown on Map 3 of the Report. Open Session ICPC 6

7 9. Implementation of Smarter Niagara Incentive Programs Local and Regional Partnerships Downtown Thorold Streetscaping Master Plan ICP Moved by Councillor Luciani Seconded by Councillor Baty Open Session ICPC That Report ICP ,, respecting Implementation of Smarter Niagara Incentive Programs Local and Regional Partnerships Downtown Thorold Streetscaping Master Plan, be received; That the development of a Downtown Streetscaping Master Plan to support the Downtown Thorold Community Improvement Plan (CIP) be supported and that matching funding at the level up to $40,000, be approved; That the Region s contribution be recognized as part of any related communication (including any by the City of Thorold) for the development of the Downtown Streetscaping Master Plan; and That the City of Thorold be so advised. 10. Smarter Niagara Incentives Program City of Niagara Falls Request for Funding Commitment Residential Grant/Loan Program Application Queen Street, City of Niagara Falls ICP Moved by Councillor Rigby Seconded by Councillor McMullan That Report ICP ,, respecting Smarter Niagara Incentives Program, City of Niagara Falls Request for Funding Commitment Residential Grant/Loan Program Application Queen Street, City of Niagara Falls, be received; That the request from the City of Niagara Falls for a commitment of $187,900, being the Region s share of its commitment under the Residential Grant/Loan Program (RGLP) for the redevelopment of the property known as Queen Street be approved pursuant to the Smarter Niagara Incentives Program, subject to the terms and conditions of appropriate agreement(s) regarding disbursement and repayment between the Region and the City of Niagara Falls; That payment be subject to the Region entering into a loan agreement with the City of Niagara Falls for a term of five (5) years at zero percent (0%) interest, based on the terms and conditions set out in this report, to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services; Open Session ICPC 7

8 That the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk be authorized to sign the loan agreement between the Region and the City; That the funds come from the account set aside for the Smarter Niagara Incentives Program; and That the City of Niagara Falls be so advised. 11. Culture Committee November 17, 2011 Minutes Moved by Councillor McMullan That the minutes of the Culture Committee meeting of November 17, 2011, be received and the following recommendations be approved: That Steering Committees be established for each of the five projects outlined by Ms. Donia. 12. Accessibility Advisory Committee December 6, 2011 Minutes Moved by Councillor McMullan That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of December 6, 2011, be received and the following recommendations be approved: That a representative from Regional Council be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee prior to filling the vacancy on Regional Council for the City of Welland. Moved by Councillor Jeffs That Councillor Joyner be appointed as the representative from Regional Council to the Accessibility Advisory Committee. Open Session ICPC 8

9 13. Culture Committee December 8, 2011 Minutes Moved by Councillor McMullan That the minutes of the Culture Committee meeting of December 8, 2011, be received and the following recommendations be approved: That a platform display on the southwest side of the Burgoyne Bridge be added to the bridge s scope; and That the location of the replacement of the Burgoyne Bridge be used as an opportunity to integrate public art into the functional design of the structure. 14. Moved by Councillor Augustyn CONSENT ITEMS FOR INFORMATION That the following reports and correspondence items be received for information: REPORTS ICP Work Plan and Statutory Public Meetings ICP Release of Living in Niagara Report 2011 ICP ICP ICP Background Information Report Application to Amend the Regional Policy Plan (RPPA ) Ivanhoe Cambridge/Niagara-on-the-Green Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake CMT Meetings with Standing Committee Chairs, Co-Chairs and Vice Chairs Update on the Transition of the Niagara Culinary Trail CORRESPONDENCE ICP-C A memorandum from Ms. Mary Lou Tanner, Associate Director, Regional Policy Planning, dated, respecting Niagara Culture Plan Implementation, Regional Policy Plan Amendment Open Session ICPC 9

10 ICP-C ICP-C ICP-C A letter from Ms. Carolyn J. Kett, Town Clerk, Town of Fort Erie, dated December 13, 2011, requesting allocation of funds for the War of Bicentennial Celebrations. A letter from Mr. Tom Laviolette, 75th Steering Committee Chair, Niagara Parks School of Horticulture and the Ontario Parks Association, dated November 3, 2011, respecting enclosing information on the 75th Legacy Tribute Garden and requesting a donation to the same. A memorandum from Ms. Mary Lou Tanner, Associate Director, Regional Policy Planning, dated, respecting Notice of Proposed Management Plan for Grass Pickerel under the Federal Species at Rick Act. (Refer to Councillor Information Requests.) 15. Accessibility Advisory Committee October 25, 2011 Minutes Moved by Councillor Greenwood ITEMS FOR INFORMATION That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting of October 25, 2011, be received for information. 16. Niagara Economic Development Corporation November 15, 2011 Minutes Moved by Councillor Greenwood That the minutes of the Niagara Economic Development Corporation meeting of November 15, 2011, be received; and, That in Item #16, the words Vineland Growers be amended to Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. Open Session ICPC 10

11 17. Smarter Niagara Steering Committee November 16, 2011 Minutes Moved by Councillor Greenwood That the minutes of the Smarter Niagara Steering Committee meeting of November 16, 2011, be received for information. 18. Niagara Gateway Economic Zone and Centre Implementation Committee November 18, 2011 Minutes Moved by Councillor Greenwood That the minutes of the Niagara Gateway Economic Zone and Centre Implementation Committee meeting of November 18, 2011, be received for information. 19. Regional Chair s Agricultural Task Force December 16, 2011 Minutes Moved by Councillor Greenwood That the minutes of the Regional Chair s Agricultural Task Force meeting of December 16, 2011, be received for information. 20. War of Memorial Activities OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Baty requested the Committee be updated on discussions which have taken place between the Regional Chair s Office and other agencies with regard to the use of the Department of National Defense property located on Lakeshore Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake and the importance it plays in the War of memorial activities. Open Session ICPC 11

12 Staff was requested to: COUNCILLOR INFORMATION REQUESTS Open Session ICPC review the agreement respecting the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2014 Conference to determine the Region s role in the Conference. Councillor Baty (Refer to Minute Item #5.) respond to Correspondence Item ICP-C advising the Town of Fort Erie that the Region will not be providing them with funding and provide an explanation. Councillor Timms (Refer to Minute Item #14.) circulate Correspondence Item ICP-C to the municipalities that border those bodies of water. Councillor Jeffs. (Refer to Minute Item #14.) ADJOURNMENT The Committee adjourned at 3:01 p.m. to meet again at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 in the Council Chamber, Regional Headquarters. Councillor Hodgson Chair Natasha L. Dawn Legislative Assistant Kevin Bain Regional Clerk Open Session ICPC 12