DOCSLIB.ORG

Council Agenda

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Council Agenda TOWN OF GRIMSBY Council Agenda Monday, September 16, 2019 6:30 p.m. Town Hall Council Chambers 160 Livingston Avenue Page 1. Call to Order 2. Disclosure of Interest 3. Adoption of Previous Council Minutes 5 - 18 a) Council, August 26, 2019 Special Council, August 28, 2019 Special Council, September 4, 2019 4. Delegations 19 - 58 a) Megan McGlashan, Senior Research Associate from Environics • Governance Survey 59 - 62 b) Maureen Shantz, Board Member of the Alzheimer Society Niagara Region • 24th Annual Coffee Break campaign 63 - 70 c) Janet Handy, Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre Niagara • New programming 71 - 98 d) Alexandria Tikky and Alexander Morrison, Planners with Niagara Region Planning and Developing Services • Regional Official Plan Amendment No. 13 (ROPA 13) 99 - 106 e) Carolyn Ryall, Director of Niagara Regional Transportation Services Division • 5 year forecast Page 1 of 136 Council Agenda September 16, 2019 Page 5. Reports 107 - 111 a) DRS 19-43 Peach King Centre Facility Expansion 112 - 113 b) ITSI 19-03 Microsoft Licensing Agreement 6. Updates a) A. Boncori, Acting Director of Building & By-law • New Site Alteration (verbal update) 7. Approval of Committee Minutes 114 - 118 a) Planning & Development, September 10, 2019 119 - 121 b) Public Works, September 11, 2019 8. Notice of Motion 122 a) Requested by Councillor Ritchie • Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee reporting 9. Correspondence 123 - 124 a) CN Corporate Services • Request to declare Rail Safety Week September 23 to 29, 2019 125 - 126 b) City of St. Catharines • Vacant Home Tax 127 - 128 c) Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority • Mandate of Conservation Authorities Page 2 of 136 Council Agenda September 16, 2019 Page 10. By-laws 129 a) 19-81 To authorize an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby and Upper Canada Consultants for the Engineering Component and Soil-Mat Engineers & Consultants Ltd. for the Geotechnical Component of the Subsurface Utility Investigation Services for the 2022 Downtown Watermain Rehabilitation Project 130 b) 19-82 To authorize an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby and Sacco Construction Ltd. for the 2019 Sidewalk Construction and Spot Repairs (Contract PWC19-02-32005) 131 c) 19-83 To authorize an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby and Ontario Concrete Raising Ltd. for the 2019 Concrete Sidewalk Mudjack-Lifting Contract 132 d) 19-84 To authorize an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby and Ellis Engineering Inc. for the Bridge, Culvert and Retaining Wall Structure Inspections Contract 133 e) 19-85 To authorize an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby and Upper Canada Consultants for the Engineering Consulting Services for the 2020 Capital Watermain Rehabilitation Project 134 f) 19-86 To authorize an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby and Rankin Construction Inc. for the Woolverton Road Retaining Wall Construction Contract 135 - 136 g) 19-87 To stop up and close a portion of the Road Allowance between Concessions 1 and 2, Lot 17, in the former Township of North Grimsby, in the Town of Grimsby, Regional Municipality of Niagara, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 30R-15374 11. New Business Page 3 of 136 Council Agenda September 16, 2019 Page 12. Next Meeting a) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby. 13. Closed Session a) Closed Session under Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - and Section 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees and Section 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; • Conveyance of unopened road allowance • Appointment of GEDAC members • 153 Mud Street, Grimsby b) Closed Session Council meeting minutes August 26, 2019 August 28, 2019 September 4, 2019 Closed Session Planning & Development meeting minutes September 11, 2019 14. By-laws a) 19-88 To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of September 16, 2019 15. Adjournment If you require any accommodations for a disability in order to attend or participate in meetings or events, please contact the Accessibility Advisory Administrator at 905 309-2015 or [email protected] Page 4 of 136 Agenda item a) The Corporation of the Town of Grimsby Council Meeting Minutes Town Hall Council Chambers 160 Livingston Avenue August 26, 2019 Present: Mayor J.A. Jordan Councillor D. Bothwell Councillor J. Dunstall Councillor R. Freake Councillor D. Kadwell Councillor K. Ritchie Councillor D. Sharpe Councillor R. Vaine Councillor L. Vardy Regional Councillor W. Fertich Acting Town Clerk, S. Kim Also Assistant Director of Finance & Deputy Treasurer, S. Bovan (part Attending: time) 1. Call to Order a) The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. 2. Disclosure of Interest a) There were no disclosures of interest. 3. Adoption of Previous Council Minutes a) Council, July 15, 2019 Special Council, July 15, 2019 Special Council, July 29, 2019 Special Council, August 12, 2019 Special Council, August 22, 2019 C-19-273 Moved by Councillor Dunstall; Seconded by Councillor Bothwell; Resolved that the following Council Minutes are approved: • Regular Meeting of July 15 • Special Meeting of July 15 Page 5 of 136 Page 2 of 8 Agenda item a) Council August 26, 2019 • Special Meeting of July 29 • Special Meeting of August 12 • Special Meeting of August 22 CARRIED 4. Delegations a) Grimsby Power Inc. President & CEO Remy Fernandes and Board Chair Phil Besseling • Update CEO Remy Fernandes provided a presentation on the 2018 operational status of GPI’s current state. He stated that electricity bills are made of 4 components and GPI controls and retains the delivery charge only which is approximately 25% of the total bill. Since 2016 residential customers have seen a raise of $2.35 to maintain utilities. He further stated the priorities of 2019 and future projects driven by customer feedback. Board Chair Phil Besseling also highlighted several points including its mission as board to proactively guide GPI to strong financial status. The Board and management are concerned that borrowing capacity is at its limit and that their priority is to establish a priority strategic plan. C-19-274 Moved by Councillor Dunstall; Seconded by Councillor Bothwell; Resolved that update from Grimsby Power Inc. be received. CARRIED b) Boulevard Strategy Group, Erin O'Hoski, Principal / Lead Consultant • Council Strategic Priority Lead Consultant Erin O’Hoski provided a presentation regarding Council Strategic Priority Setting. She outlined the work plan overview, which comprises of 6 phases. She will work to see what is important to Council and engage 3 groups: first Council through individual and collective input; Senior Management Team; and finally get ideas from staff. Information will be used to see where there is consensus and where Council wants to go. C-19-275 Moved by Councillor Freake; Seconded by Councillor Dunstall; Resolved that the Council Strategic Priority Presentation from Boulevard Strategy Group be received. CARRIED Page 6 of 136 Page 3 of 8 Agenda item a) Council August 26, 2019 5. Approval of Committee Minutes a) Planning & Development, August 13, 2019 C-19-276 Moved by Councillor Freake; Seconded by Councillor Vardy; Resolved that the Planning & Development Committee meeting minutes of August 13, 2019 be received and that the recommendations contained therein be approved. CARRIED b) Public Works, August 14, 2019 C-19-277 Moved by Councillor Bothwell; Seconded by Councillor Dunstall; Resolved that the Public Works Committee meeting minutes of August 14, 2019 be received and that the recommendations contained therein be approved. CARRIED 6. Reports a) DPW19-35 Release of Part of Town Storm Drainage Easement being Part 1 on Plan 30R-3515 to the Owner of 27 Bal Harbour Drive C-19-278 Moved by Councillor Freake; Seconded by Councillor Bothwell; Resolved that Report DPW19-35 dated August 21,2019 regarding the 'Release of Part of Town Storm Drainage Easement being Part 1 on Plan 30R-3515 to the owner of 27 Bal Harbour Drive' be received and the transfer of easement ownership to the owner of 27 Bal Harbour Drive be approved and, further that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute a By-law, the Transfer Agreement and any necessary documents. CARRIED 7. Resolutions a) Grimsby Museum Fundraiser • moved by Councillor Dave Sharpe C-19-279 Moved by Councillor Sharpe; Seconded by Councillor Vaine; Resolved that a dinner table is purchased for Council to support the Grimsby Museum Fundraiser on November 2, 2019 and that the funds will be allocated from the Dividend Reserve. WITHDRAWN Page 7 of 136 Page 4 of 8 Agenda item a) Council August 26, 2019 b) Whistleblowing Policy • moved by Councillor Bothwell Town of Fort Erie • Whistleblowing Policy City of Thorold • Whistleblowing Policy C-19-280 Moved by Councillor Bothwell; Seconded by Councillor Freake; Whereas the Town of Grimsby has policies in place to ensure that it is accountable to the public for its actions and that its actions are transparent to the public, Whereas whistleblowing by employees in local governments can bring critical knowledge about misconduct and failed policy outcomes and priorities to the attention of politicians and/or the
Load more

Recommended publications
  • GENERAL COMMITTEE AGENDA Regular, Monday, August 10, 2020 Electronic Participation
    The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines GENERAL COMMITTEE AGENDA Regular, Monday, August 10, 2020 Electronic Participation This Meeting of General Committee will be held through Electronic Participation in accordance with Bill 187, the Municipal Emergency Act, which was passed by the Province of Ontario on March 19, 2020. This Meeting may be viewed online at www.stcatharines.ca/youtube Public Comments: The public may submit comments regarding agenda matters to the Office of the City Clerk by contacting [email protected] by Monday, August 10, 2020 before Noon. Comments submitted will be considered as public information and entered into public record. Electronic Delegations: Those wishing to speak to an item on the agenda must complete the City’s Electronic Delegation Form by Sunday, August 9, 2020 before 11:59 p.m. and attend a test session with City staff on Monday, August 10, 2020 at 10 a.m. His Worship Mayor Walter Sendzik takes the Chair and opens the meeting following Items Number 5 and 8 on the Council Agenda. Page 1. Motion to Move Reports on Consent 2. Consent Reports Following Consent Reports, Council will proceed to Council Agenda Item 6 (Public Meetings Pursuant to Public Notice By-Law) 3 - 251 2.1 Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk Council Correspondence 3. Discussion Reports 252 - 259 3.1 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer COVID-19 Update - August 10, 2020 [Addenda] Page 1 of 273 General Agenda August 10, 2020 Page 260 - 261 3.2 Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk Motion regarding Body Cameras for Police Officers – comments from Anti-Racism Advisory Committee • Delegation by Bryan MacCulloch, Chief of Police, Niagara Regional Police Services, and Kenneth Gansel, Chair, Niagara Regional Police Services Board, will precede discussion of the report 262 - 273 3.3 Legal and Clerks Services, Office of the City Clerk Options for Consideration of In-Person Council Meetings [Addenda] 4.
    [Show full text]
  • Niagara Regional Housing Minutes
    21-198-4.1. April 16, 2021 NIAGARA REGIONAL HOUSING Page 1 of 5 Campbell East, 3rd Floor 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, P.O. Box 344 Thorold, ON L2V 3Z3 Phone: (905) 682-9201 Fax: (905) 687-4844 MINUTES NIAGARA REGIONAL HOUSING Directors: Board of Directors Meeting Walter Sendzik, Chair #197 – 2021 Councillor, St. Catharines NRH Board Room Gary Zalepa, Vice Chair Campbell East, 3rd Floor Councillor, NOTL 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way Thorold, ON James Hyatt, Secretary Community, St. Catharines Friday, March 19, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. - Noon Barbara Butters, Treasurer Attendees (In person and by videoconference) Councillor, Port Colborne Directors/ J. Hyatt, G. Zalepa, T. Insinna, B-L. Souter, Karen Blackley Members: B. Butters, B.A. Baker Community, Thorold Regrets: W. Sendzik, K. Blackley, L. Villella Absent: Betty Ann Baker NRH Staff: D. Woiceshyn, C. Banach, J. Shickluna, Community, Welland W. Thompson, M. Barton Tom Insinna Regional A. Jugley, Commissioner Community Services Councillor, Fort Erie Staff: D. D’Amboise, Program Financial Specialist Betty-Lou Souter Guest: C. Bousquet, Admin. Asst. Housing Operations Community, St. Catharines & Thorold Leanna Villella A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order at Councillor, Welland 9:02 a.m. 1. Adoption of Agenda/Declaration of Conflict Moved by T. Insinna Seconded by B.A. Baker That the agenda be ADOPTED. CARRIED Minutes NRH Board Meeting #197 March 19, 2021 Page 2 of 5 No conflicts of interest were declared. G. Zalepa, Vice Chair, acted as Chair and welcomed all to the meeting 2. Consent Items Moved by T. Insinna Seconded by B-L.
    [Show full text]
  • 2019 Annual Report to the GFOA’S 2019 Award Program
    Sub-Item 8 2019 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT For the year ended December 31, 2019 Niagara Region | Ontario Canada niagararegion.ca CONTENT SECTION 1: SECTION 3: 3 INTRODUCTION 45 FINANCIAL 4 Purpose, Vision, Mission, Values 46 Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated 5 2018 - 2022 Regional Council Financial Statements 6 Corporate Leadership Team 7 Message from the Niagara Regional Chair Consolidated Financial Statements 8 Where are We? 47 Independent Auditor’s Report on Consolidated 9 Where are We Going? Financial Statements 10 Two-Tier Government System 49 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position Regional Programs and Services 50 Consolidated Statement of Operations 14 Council Strategic Priorities 2019-2022 51 Consolidated Statement of Change in Net Debt 16 Achievements 52 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 23 Supporting Our Community 53 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Sinking Fund Financial Statements SECTION 2: 79 Independent Auditor’s Report on Sinking Fund Financial Statements 25 REPORT FROM 81 Sinking Fund Statement of Financial Position THE TREASURER 82 Sinking Fund Statement of Operations and Change 26 Regional Economy Highlights in Net Financial Assets 27 Budget and Taxation 83 Sinking Fund Statement of Cash Flows 30 Niagara Outlook and Trends 84 Notes to Sinking Fund Financial Statements 33 Canadian Award for Financial Reporting 34 Consolidated Financial Statements Highlights Trust Fund Financial Statements 35 Consolidated Statement of Financial 85 Independent Auditor’s Report on Trust Fund Position Highlights
    [Show full text]
  • Report : FES-21-001
    1593 Four Mike Creek Fire & Emergency Road Services P.O. Box 190 Telephone (905) 468-3266 Virgil, Ontario Facsimile (905) 468-2959 L0S 1T0 Report: FES-21-001 Committee Date: February 08, 2021 Due in Council: February 22, 2021 Report To: Fire & Emergency Services Subject: Fire Department Dispatch Services 1. RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended that: 1.1 Council receive this report as information regarding the potential for a consolidated regional dispatch centre; 1.2 Council authorize the Fire Chief to begin to investigate potential options for continued dispatch services utilizing our current analog infrastructure in anticipation of the conclusion of the existing Fire Dispatch Services Agreement between the City of St. Catharines and Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake expiring in December of 2022; and 1.3 Council direct the Fire Chief to report back on potential options, along with associated costs, pros and cons/opportunities and threats, and a recommended implementation plan. 2. PURPOSE / PROPOSAL To provide Council with an update on a proposed consolidated dispatch centre that includes Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS), Niagara Emergency Medical Services (NEMS), and Local Area Municipalities (LAM) fire departments. Furthermore, the Fire Chief is requesting authorization to begin looking at options for the continuation of dispatch services from 2023 onwards. 3. BACKGROUND The current radio system used by Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire & Emergency Services (NOTLFES) is an analog system operating from a single antenna site located at the Virgil water tower. Service calls for the fire department are received at the St. Catharines Fire Services (SCFS) dispatch centre, located on Merritt Street in St.
    [Show full text]
  • Public List 2006
    PUBLIC LIST 2006 - 2010 NIAGARA REGIONAL COUNCIL 2201 St. David’s Road P. O. Box 1042 Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7 Telephone: 905-685-1571 Toll Free: 1-800-263-7215 Fax: 905-687-4977 On the web: www.niagararegion.ca REGIONAL CHAIRMAN: PETER PARTINGTON AUGUSTYN, Dave (Mayor) Town Hall 905-892-2607 Town of Pelham Fax 905-892-5055 20 Pelham Town Square, Box 400 Fonthill, Ontario L0S 1E0 E-Mail [email protected] BADAWEY, Vance (Mayor) Residence 905-834-9079 City of Port Colborne City Hall 905-835-2900 66 Charlotte Street Fax 905-835-2969 Port Colborne, ON L3K 3C8 E-Mail [email protected] BATY, Brian Residence 905-892-5317 Town of Pelham 742 Memorial Drive Fenwick, Ontario L0S 1C0 E-mail [email protected] BENTLEY, Bob (Mayor) Residence 905-945-2710 Town of Grimsby Town Hall 905-945-9634 16 Rodney Avenue Fax 905-945-5010 Grimsby, Ontario L3M 2K5 E-mail [email protected] BURROUGHS, Gary (Lord Mayor) Residence 905-468-3568 Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake Town Hall 905-468-3266 P. O. Box 100 Fax 905-468-2959 Virgil, Ontario L0S 1T0 E-mail [email protected] BYLSMA, Mark Residence 905-562-0064 Town of Lincoln 3359 Second Avenue Vineland Station, Ontario L0R 2C0 E-mail [email protected] CASSELMAN, Judy Residence 905-685-1627 City of St. Catharines Fax 905-687-6664 11 Shepherd’s Circle St. Catharines, Ontario L2T 2C8 E-mail [email protected] CORDINER, Shirley Residence 905-894-0720 Town of Fort Erie 593 Ridge Road Ridgeway, Ontario L0S 1N0 E-mail: [email protected] D’ANGELA, Henry (Mayor) Residence 905-227-7625 City of Thorold City Hall 905-227-6613 3540 Schmon Parkway, Box 1044 Fax 905-227-5590 Thorold, Ontario L2V 4A7 E-mail: [email protected] FORSTER, Cindy Residence 905-714-7999 City of Welland Fax 905-714-4555 Seaway Pointe, Suite 1207 330 Prince Charles Drive Welland, Ontario L3C 7B3 E-mail [email protected] GABRIEL, Robert Residence 905-227-2612 City of Thorold 18 Renfrew Drive E-mail [email protected] Thorold, Ontario L2V 4E7 GARCIA, N.
    [Show full text]
  • Council Meeting Agenda December 3, 2019
    COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, December 3, 2019 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CIVIC SQUARE 1. OPEN COUNCIL MEETING (7:00 p.m.) 1.1 NATIONAL ANTHEM 1.2 OPENING REMARKS 1.3 ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA 1.4 ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Council Meeting of November 19, 2019 and Special Council Meeting of November 25, 2019 (Previously Distributed). 1.5 CALL UPON THE CITY CLERK TO REVIEW COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE ITEMS (IN-CAMERA) TO BE ADDED TO BLOCK 1.6 DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST 1.7 COUNCILLORS TO DETERMINE AGENDA ITEMS AND BY-LAWS TO BE REMOVED FROM BLOCK FOR DISCUSSION IN COMMITTEE-OF-THE- WHOLE (OPEN) (See pink tab) 2. ORAL REPORTS AND DELEGATIONS 2.1 PRESENTATION(S) - Nil 2.2 DELEGATION(S) (maximum 5/10/5 policy) 10-108 Frank DeChellis, Representative, Welland Soccer Club re: Youngs Sportsplex. 10-108 Suzanne DeKay, Representative, Welland Tennis Club re: Youngs Sportsplex. 2.3 AGENCIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES REPORT(S) 19-4 Councillor McLeod, Chair, Budget Review Committee - meetings of November 18 and 25, 2019. COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – Page 2 Tuesday, December 3, 2019 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CIVIC SQUARE 2.4 LEGISLATED PUBLIC HEARINGS PURSUANT TO THE PLANNING ACT 19-123 The City of Welland is initiating an application for Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone properties located at 114 and 142 Second Street, 105 First Street, and an unaddressed parcel at the south-east corner of Plymouth Road and First Street to Institutional (INS1) in City By-law 2017- 117 as the lands are currently identified as a ‘Deferred Area’ in this By-law.
    [Show full text]
  • Township of Wainfleet “Wainfleet - Find Your Country Side!”
    Township of Wainfleet “Wainfleet - find your country side!” December 16, 2013 Ashley Grigg, City Clerk Clerk’s Division, City of Port Colborne 66 Charlotte St. Port Colborne ON L3K 3C8 VIA EMAIL to [email protected] RE: City of Port Colborne Resolution – Proposed Call2Recycle Battery Industry Stewardship Plan Dear Ms. Grigg, Thank you for your recent correspondence, received by our office on December 2nd, 2013. Please be advised that Council, at its meeting held on December 10th, 2013, passed the following resolution: “THAT correspondence item no. 285 from the City of Port Colborne regarding a resolution passed by its Council on November 12th, 2013 in opposition to the proposed Call2Recycle Battery Industry Stewardship Plan for the Province of Ontario and requesting the support of local municipalities, be received; AND THAT Council hereby support and endorse the resolution.” Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Sincerely, Stacey Duncan Deputy Clerk cc: Local Area Municipalities (via email) 31940 Highway #3 • P.O. Box 40 • Wainfleet, ON • L0S 1V0 PHONE 905.899.3463 • FAX 905.899.2340 • www.wainfleet.ca Township of Wainfleet “Wainfleet - find your country side!” December 16, 2013 Office of the City Clerk City of St. Catharines P.O. Box 3012, 50 Church St. St. Catharines ON L2R 7C2 VIA EMAIL to [email protected] RE: Governance – Final Report to Council Report No. EDCS-377-2013 Dear Ms. Nistico-Dunk, Thank you for your recent correspondence, received by our office on December 5th, 2013. Please be advised that Council, at its meeting held on December 10th, 2013, passed the following resolution: “THAT correspondence item no.
    [Show full text]
  • Thorold Community Arenas Strategy- Canada Games Park Legacy Project
    Title: Thorold Community Arenas Strategy- Canada Games Park Legacy Project Report Number: PWCS2019-81 Meeting Date: Tuesday, December 03, 2019 Report Prepared: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 RECOMMENDATION(S): 1. That Council approve a contribution of $5 million for its share of the Canada Games Park Legacy Project having satisfied two of the three pre-conditions identified in Council Report PWCS2019-36 (May 31, 2019), and, 2. That staff be directed to work with the consortium partners to finalize the Definitive Agreements (in order to satisfy the third pre-condition) that will confirm the roles, risks and responsibilities of the ownership group before, during and after the Canada Games event, and, 3. Expenditures in the amount of $200,000 be approved to offset the costs for outside professional services as required during the due diligence period, and, 4. That the total expenditure of $5.2 million be funded from Development Charges ($3.69 million) and internal financing ($1.51 million), and, 5. Future plans to re-purpose the Whyte Arena be referred to the Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan Update Study. REPORT: Executive Summary The City of Thorold has a long-standing tradition of providing quality recreation amenities for its residents. The Frank Doherty Arena (45 years old) and the James Whyte Arena (83 years old) are the key elements of the Thorold Community Arena Facility, the City’s largest recreation asset. The James Whyte arena has reached a critical age and condition that requires re-purposing or replacement within the next 2-5 years in order to maintain current service levels for the residents of this community.
    [Show full text]
  • Accessibility Plan 2012-2017
    Plan2012-2017 Accessibility Plan Table of Contents Section 1: Message from the Regional Chair ................................................1 Section 2: Message from Accessibility Advisory Committee Chair .................2 Section 3: Municipal Information ....................................................................3 Section 4: Legislation and Interpretation ........................................................5 Section 5: Other Organizations and Agencies Participating in this Accessibility Plan ...........................................7 Section 6: Plan Development Working Group ...............................................9 Section 7: Status and Updates of Regional Operations .................................11 Section 8: Status and Updates by Other Organizations and Agencies ...............................................................................14 Section 9: Initiatives 2012-2017 .....................................................................18 Section 10: Summary 2012-2017 Highlights ................................................25 2012-2017 Section 1: Message from the Regional Chair OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL CHAIR GARY BURROUGHS The Regional Municipality of Niagara 2201 St. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042 Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7 Telephone: 905-685-1571 Fax: 905-685-6243 E-mail: [email protected] Since the introduction of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 Niagara Region has worked to ensure our responsibility to legislated compliance for accessibility standards while also looking to exceed
    [Show full text]
  • Niagara Economic Development Strategy: 2019-2024
    NIAGARA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2019-2024 MARCH 2019 Niagara Economic Development Strategy: 2019-2024 Table of Contents Executive Summary Niagara Economic Development .................................................................................................................. 1 Economic Development Strategy and Methodology .................................................................................... 3 Niagara’s Economy ........................................................................................................................................ 8 Strategic Assessment .................................................................................................................................. 11 Niagara Economic Strategic Action Plan ..................................................................................................... 12 Appendices ..................................................................................................................................................29 Niagara Economic Development Strategy: 2019-2024 Executive Summary In February, 2018 Niagara Economic Development (NED) issued an RFP for consulting services to develop a long term economic development master plan for the Niagara region. The original scope of the economic development master plan envisioned a time horizon beginning in 2018 and ending in 2041, in partnership with Brock University and Niagara College, but was later re-scoped to a shorter five-year time horizon. This was envisioned as a unique opportunity
    [Show full text]
  • Corporate Services Agenda Package
    THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE FINAL AGENDA CSC 6-2020 Wednesday, July 15, 2020 9:30 a.m. Meeting will be held by electronic participation only All electronic meetings can be viewed on Niagara Region's website at: https://www.niagararegion.ca/government/council/ Due to efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to protect all individuals, the Council Chamber at Regional Headquarters will not be open to the public to attend Committee meetings until further notice. To view live stream meeting proceedings, visit: niagararegion.ca/government/council Pages 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. PRESENTATIONS 4. DELEGATIONS 5. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 5.1 CSC-C 11-2020 3 - 46 Referral of Motion – Direct Election of the Regional Chair – Additional Information – Past Work Undertaken on Governance Reform 6. CONSENT ITEMS FOR INFORMATION 6.1 CSC-C 10-2020 47 - 56 COVID-19 Response and Business Continuity in Corporate Services 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. CLOSED SESSION 8.1 Confidential Report CSD 29-2020 A Matter Respecting Litigation and A Matter of Advice that is Subject to Solicitor-Client privilege under s. 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 – Update Regarding Niagara-on-the-Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant (“NOTL WWTP”), Niagara-on-the-Lake Sewage Pumping Station (“NOTL SPS”), and Welland Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades (“Welland WWTP”) 9. BUSINESS ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSION ITEMS 10. NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT If you require any accommodations for a disability in order to attend or participate in meetings or events, please contact the Accessibility Advisor at 905-980-6000 ext.
    [Show full text]
  • The Corporation of the Township of Wainfleet
    THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WAINFLEET REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA DECEMBER 15, 2020 – 7:00 P.M. (to follow Bridgewater Municipal Drain Court of Revision) COUNCIL CHAMBERS *In an attempt to limit the size of gatherings to control the spread of COVID-19, please be advised that there is limited public seating in the gallery and appropriate COVID-19 protocols will be enforced. Meeting proceedings of the meeting will streamed live. C29/20 1. Call to Order 2. National Anthem 3. Land Acknowledgement Statement 4. Disclosures of Interest and the General Nature Thereof 5. Presentations 6. Mayor’s Announcements & Remarks 7. Councillor’s Announcements & Remarks 8. Adoption of Previous Council Minutes a) Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held November 24, 2020 and the special meeting of Council held December 1, 2020 9. Delegations a) Steven Soos Re: Request for Council support regarding Niagara Region declaring a state of emergency on mental health, homelessness, and addiction 10. Staff Reports & Recommendations a) Administrative Staff Reports i. ASR-043/2020 Re: 2021 Council Meeting Schedule ii. ASR-044/2020 Re: 2021 Closed Meeting Investigator Contract Renewal with LAS iii. ASR-045/2020 Re: COVID-19 Impact Report Township of Wainfleet 2020 12 15 Council Agenda Page 2 iv. ASR-046/2020 Re: 2021 Insurance Program 11. Review of Correspondence a) C-267-2020 Fay Suthons re: Request to Amend Discharge of Firearms By-law to Prohibit Hunting in Vicinity of Welland River b) C-286-2020 Niagara Region re: Report LNTC-C 4-2020, Niagara Transit Governance Study 12.
    [Show full text]