The “TWENTY-FIFTH MEETING” (REGULAR) of the Committee of the Whole was
held at the Municipal Offices, 66 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne on Monday, October
27, 2008 commencing at approximately 6:28 p.m.
ATTENDANCE:
Mayor Vance Badawey presided with the following members in attendance:
COUNCILLORS:
D. Barrick W. Steele
F. DiBartolomeo D. Ursini
G. Bruno B. Kenny
B. Butters K. Leigh
REGIONAL COUNCILLOR:
B. Saracino (for a portion of the meeting)
STAFF:
R. Heil, Chief Administrative Officer
J. Beckett, City Clerk
D. Aquilina, Director of Planning & Development Services
R. Hanson, Director of Engineering & Operations
P. Senese, Director of Community & Corporate Services
T. Cartwright, Fire Chief
J. Ferraccioli, Physician Recruiter (for a portion of the meeting)
N. Giles, Secretary
Also in attendance were interested citizens, members of the news media and
Cogeco TV.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER – MAYOR VANCE BADAWEY
1. PRAYER
Councillor Kate Leigh delivered the prayer.
2. NATIONAL ANTHEM
Joel Longfellow sang O Canada.
3. INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEMS
The Clerk requested that Item 13, Department of Community & Corporate
Services, Community Services Division, Report No. 2008-19, Subject: Steele
Cemetery, be withdrawn.
4. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA
Moved by Councillor W. Steele
Seconded by Councillor F. DiBartolomeo
That the Agenda dated October 27, 2008 be confirmed with the deletion of item
13.
CARRIED.
5. DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST
Nil.
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6. MAYOR’S REPORT
A copy of Mayor Vance Badawey’s report is attached.
7. REGIONAL COUNCILLOR’S REPORT
Regional Councillor Saracino thanked the thousands of people of Port Colborne
and the surrounding area for their support of the NHS Hospital Improvement Plan
petition campaign, the rally, public meeting and the new Youth Council Speaker’s
Corner. He also advised that he has received an invitation to address the
Council of the City of Welland.
8. COUNCILLOR’S ITEMS/NEW BUSINESS
Port Colborne Scotiabank Bantams (Steele)
Councillor Steele extended congratulations to the Port Colborne Scotiabank
Bantams for their recent win at a tournament held in Wainfleet over the weekend.
NHS – HIP - Town of Fort Erie Survey (Steele)
Councillor Steele congratulated the Town of Fort Erie for engaging Leger
Marketing to conduct a survey of Niagara residents concerning the Niagara
Health System Hospital Improvement Plan. He briefly highlighted the survey’s
findings and requested that a letter of appreciation be sent to the Town of Fort
Erie from the Mayor’s office.
9. PRESENTATIONS
(a) Dr. Amanda Bell Re Introduction of Student Dr. Anne Mennetheu
Dr. Bell provided Council with a brief update on medical education
initiatives that are on-going in the community and thanked Council for its
continuing support of the medical community.
Dr. Bell introduced Dr. Anne Mennetheu, a second year Family Medicine
Resident from McMaster University, who will be working with her for two
months. Dr. Bell advised two other students will be training in the
community in the near future, one of whom will be doing a second rotation
in Port Colborne with Dr. Proulx.
Dr. Bell advised Council that McMaster University has expanded their
school into St. Catharines and this should serve our community well.
Dr. Mennetheu thanked the Council and residents of Port Colborne for the
welcome extended to her.
(b) Mayor Badawey Re Introduction of Joanne Ferraccioli, Physician
Recruiter
Mayor Badawey introduced and welcomed Joanne Ferraccioli the City’s
new Physician Recruiter.
Joanne gave a brief report on current strategies/activities underway for
physician recruitment and retention.
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(c) Thomas Cartwright, City Fire Chief In recognition of:
-Sandy MacIntyre and Dave Radzikoski, Certificate of Equivalency –
Company Officer Diploma Program
-Sandy MacIntyre, Certificate as the Alternate – Certified Emergency
Management Co-ordinator
-Commendation presented to Wayne Benner, Jr. and Wayne Benner,
Sr.
Chief Cartwright and Mayor Badawey presented Sandy MacIntyre and
Dave Radzikoski with their Certificates of Equivalency – Company Officer
Diploma Program; Sandy MacIntrye was presented with his Certificate as
the Alternate – Certified Emergency Management Co-coordinator.
Chief Cartwright read aloud a letter of commendation received from
Captain Hill and Chief Grimwood of Station 7 & 8, Dunnville Fire
Department respecting Wayne Benner Sr. and Wayne Benner Jr. who, as
off duty firefighters, assisted at an accident scene in Stromness on
September 6, 2008. Mayor Badawey added his comments of appreciation
to the Benners and the families of all firefighters.
10. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
(a) Minutes of the Twenty-Fourth Meeting (Regular) of Committee of the
Whole, October 14th, 2008.
Moved by Councillor K. Leigh
Seconded by Councillor B. Kenny
That the Minutes of the Twenty-Fourth Meeting (Regular) of Committee of the
Whole, October 14th, 2008 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED.
11. DETERMINATION OF COMMITTEE ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
The following items were identified for separate discussion:
Items No. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12 and 19.
12. ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor B. Kenny
Seconded by Councillor F. DiBartolomeo
That Items 1 to 20 on the regular agenda be approved, with the exception of
items that have been deferred, deleted or listed for separate discussion, and the
recommendation contained therein adopted.
ITEMS:
1. Appointment of Members to the BIA (Business Improvement Area)
Board of Management
Committee of the Whole recommends:
That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Port Colborne the
appointment of the following persons to the Board of Management of the
Business Improvement Area to fill the unexpired terms of David Barrick,
Greg Poisson and Mike Allinson respectively:
• Ed Cleveland
• Fred Davies
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• Mickey Mayne
and, that the Clerk authorized and directed to present the appropriate by-
law for enactment.
5. Department of Community & Corporate Services, Corporate Services
Division, Report No. 2008-39, Subject: Applications for the
Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes
Committee of the Whole recommends:
That Department of Community & Corporate Services, Corporate Services
Division, Report No. 2008-39, Subject: Applications for the Cancellation,
Reduction or Refund of Taxes, be approved recommending:
The above applications are summarized on the attached list
for Council’s information for approval to cancel, reduce or
refund property taxes.
7. Department of Community & Corporate Services, Corporate Services
Division, Report No. 2008-44, Subject: Renewal of Life, LTD & AD&D
Benefits
Committee of the Whole recommends:
That Department of Community & Corporate Services, Corporate Services
Division, Report No. 2008-44, Subject: Renewal of Life, LTD & AD&D
Benefits, be approved recommending:
1. That Council of the City of Port Colborne approve the
renewal of Life and Long Term Disability (LTD) with
Sun Life Insurance for the term November 1, 2008 to
October 31, 2009.
2. That Council of the City of Port Colborne approve the
renewal of Accidental Death & Dismemberment
(AD&D) coverage with American Home Assurance for
the term November 1, 2008 to October 31, 2009.
8. Department of Finance, Report No. 2008-42, Subject: Tax Arrears –
Recovery / Write-off Roll # 2711 030 029 05700
Committee of the Whole recommends:
That Department of Finance, Report No. 2008-42, Subject: Tax Arrears –
Recovery/Write-off Roll # 2711 030 029 05700, be approved
recommending:
a) Accept the Business Development Bank of Canada’s
offer to commence liquidation of the property and to
share with the City 50% of the net proceeds of the
liquidation after recouping expenses.
b) Further that council approves the write-off of the
balance of tax arrears once payment related to the
sale has been received and applied to the tax
account.
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10. Department of Planning & Development, Report No. 2008-32, Subject:
Resolution of the City of St. Catharines – Region of Niagara Growth
Management Strategy Study
Committee of the Whole recommends:
That Department of Planning & Development, Report No. 2008-32,
Subject: Resolution of the City of St. Catharines – Region of Niagara
Growth Management Strategy Study, be approved recommending:
1. That the Council of the City of Port Colborne support
the resolution from the City of St. Catharines Re
Region of Niagara Growth Management Strategy
Study.
11. Department of Planning & Development, Report No. 2008-33, Subject:
Consultation Process for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
Committee of the Whole recommends:
That Department of Planning & Development, Report No. 2008-33,
Subject: Consultation Process for Wireless Telecommunications
Facilities, be approved recommending:
Planning and Development Services has reviewed Industry
Canada’s requirement to establish a policy for antenna
siting protocol and the policies that have been adopted by
other local municipalities. Based on this information,
Planning staff recommend that the policy entitled
“Consultation Process for Wireless Telecommunications
Facilities” be adopted.
13. Department of Community & Corporate Services, Community &
Services Division, Report No. 2008-19, Subject: Steele Cemetery
Committee of the Whole recommends:
That Department of Community & Corporate Services, Community &
Services Division, Report No. 2008-19, Subject: Steele Cemetery, be
approved recommending:
1) That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Port
Colborne rename the Steele Cemetery to the Doan
Cemetery to acknowledge the historical significance
of the site; and further, That the Cemetery be
designated a local heritage site;
2) That the adequate funds be considered in the 2009
budget for appropriate signage;
3) That the necessary by-law(s) be prepared by the City
Clerk and that the Ministry of Consumer and Business
Affairs – Cemeteries Branch be advised accordingly.
14. Department of Operational Services, Report No. 2008-75, Subject:
Winter Equipment Rental for Snow Plows and Sanders
Committee of the Whole recommends:
That Department of Operational Services, Report No. 2008-75, Subject:
Winter Equipment Rental for Snow Plows and Sanders, be approved
recommending:
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That a contract be awarded to 816110 Ontario Ltd. For the
provision of snow plowing and sanding equipment and
services for 2008 to 2009 winter at the hourly rate of $150.
for plowing and $90. for sanding and for 2009 to 2010 winter
at the hourly rate of $155. for plowing and $95. for sanding
all subject to final approval of the equipment by City forces.
Miscellaneous Correspondence
15. Royal Canadian Legion Re Request for Proclamation of Poppy Week
Committee of the Whole recommends:
That October 31, 2008 to November 11, 2008 be proclaimed as Poppy
Week in the City of Port Colborne in accordance with the request received
from Jessie Thompson, Poppy Chairman, Royal Canadian Legion.
16. Mayor’s Office Request for Street Closure for Remembrance Day
Ceremonies on November 11, 2008 at H.H. Knoll Park
Committee of the Whole recommends:
That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Port Colborne approve
the request of the Mayor’s Office for the closing of Sugarloaf Street,
between Elm and Fielden Street on November 11th, 2008 between the
hours of 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for the purposes of Remembrance Day
Ceremonies, to be held at H. H. Knoll Park (Cenotaph); subject to
notification of Emergency Services; and,
That the Clerk be instructed to bring forward the appropriate by-law for
enactment.
17. Teachers of English as a Second Language Association of Ontario
Re Request for Proclamation of English as a Second Language Week
Committee of the Whole recommends:
That the week of November 9 - 15, 2008 be proclaimed as English as a
Second Language Week in the City of Port Colborne in accordance with
the request received from Sheila Carson, President, Teachers of English
as a Second Language Association of Ontario.
18. Enbridge Re EB-2008-0219 Enbridge Gas Distribution 2009 Rate
Adjustment Notice of Application (“Notice”) dated October 20, 2008
Committee of the Whole recommends:
That the correspondence received from Enbridge Gas Distribution, Notice
of Application Re EB-2008-0219 – Enbridge Gas Distribution 2009 Rate
Adjustment be received for information purposes.
20. Local Authority Services Ltd. (LAS) Re Energy Management Tool
(EMT) Brochure and Information Sheet
Committee of the Whole recommends:
That the correspondence received from Local Authority Services Ltd.
(LAS) Re Energy Management Tool (EMT) Brochure and Information
Sheet be received for information purposes.
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Outside Resolutions – Requests for Endorsement
Nil.
13. DELEGATIONS
(a) Bill Auchterlonie, Executive Director Re United Way South Niagara
Campaign 2008
Bill Auchterlonie introduced Campaign Chair Andy Roy and Co-Chair of
the Port Colborne campaign, Sandy White. Mr. Roy gave a brief
presentation regarding the 44th annual campaign which has a goal of
$1,202,059. He requested that all persons in the community who can
afford to support the 2008 campaign do so.
A video presentation, “United Way South Niagara Campaign 2008” was
shown and highlighted the many agencies and programs supported by the
United Way South Niagara.
(b) Mrs. Marilyn Torok Re “Just for Seniors” Update
A copy of Mrs. Torok’s presentation to Council is attached.
(c) David Watt, P. Eng. and Susan Noble, P. Eng. of Associated
Engineering Re CSO (Combined Sewer Outfall) Management Plan
Mr. Watt explained that the City had engaged the services of Associated
Engineering to complete a Combined Sewer Outfall Management Plan to
reduce extraneous flows for the pilot area between Killaly Street West and
Main Street, west of West Side Road (Arena West Study Area). He noted
this area was chosen because there is an immediate increase in flows
during heavy rain storms and water flows. He noted the area will be
monitored for four months before and six months after the completion of
the rehabilitation work.
Mr. Watt advised that 470 properties are involved in the current study and
property owners have been contacted for permission for PipeFlo
Contracting to complete inspections of the service laterals each home. He
noted that participation in the study is voluntary; however, the intent is for
Council to enact a by-law to implement a mandatory inflow and infiltration
reduction program City-wide. He advised the by-law would provide for
entry onto private premises for purposes of inspection, documentation and
remediation of I&I sources and for punitive measures in the event of non-
compliance.
Mr. Watt advised a public meeting will be held on November 13, 2008
from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8:00 in Council Chambers and the draft by-law will be
before Council for review on November 24, 2008.
DEO Hanson advised that a topic for Council’s consideration will be an
incentive program to assist homeowners financially with the cost of
required works. He noted the cost of the pilot program is $400,000 and
50% of that is being funded by the Region.
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14. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2. Department of the Chief Administrative Officer, Report From the New
Community Centre Advisory Committee, Report No. 2008-18,
Subject: Summary of Public Input and Comments on the
Replacement of the City’s Two Arenas and Indoor Pool
Moved by Councillor W. Steele
Seconded by Councillor D. Barrick
That Department of the Chief Administrative Officer, Report From the New
Community Centre Advisory Committee, Report No. 2008-18, Subject:
Summary of Public Input and Comments on the Replacement of the City’s
Two Arenas and Indoor Pool, be approved recommending:
That this report be received for information as part of the
body of information in respect of the issues surrounding the
replacement of the City’s two arenas and indoor swimming
pool.
CARRIED.
3. Department of the Chief Administrative Officer, Report From the New
Community Centre Advisory Committee, Report No. 2008-19,
Subject: P3 Options for the Community Health and Wellness Centre
Moved by Councillor W. Steele
Seconded by Councillor K. Leigh
That Department of the Chief Administrative Officer, Report From the New
Community Centre Advisory Committee, Report No. 2008-19, Subject: P3
Options for the Community Health and Wellness Centre, be approved
recommending:
1. That the construction and operation of the City’s
Community Health and Wellness Centre (2 arenas
and a pool) be facilitated by the City Council and its
resources.
2. And that the following project teams that made
submissions to the City in respect of P3’s be thanked
for their submission and advised that the City and its
forces will be facilitating any construction and
operation of its Community Health and Wellness
Centre, that it will not be proceeding further at this
time with P3 options:
a. Project Team: Giffels Partnership Solutions
Inc. of Toronto, Canlan Ice Sports Corp.,
Staffor Haensli Architects
b. Project Team: Forum – Capital Sports
Management Partnership (Forum Leasehold
Partners Inc., Capital Sports Management Inc.,
Aecon Buildings, Brisbin Brook Beynon
Architects
c. Project Team: EllisDon Corporation, PBK
Architects/Genivar and Nustadia Recreation,
The Leisure Recreation Group
d. Project Team: Barry Bryan Associates (1991)
Limited and AXOR Experts - Conseils
(S/M/E/C engineers)
CARRIED.
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4. Department of Community & Corporate Services, Report From the
New Community Centre Advisory Committee, Report No. 2008-45,
Subject: Port Colborne Health and Wellness Recreation Centre Type
of Facility, Potential Funding Requirements and Business Plan
Moved by Councillor W. Steele
Seconded by Councillor K. Leigh
That Department of Community & Corporate Services, Report From the
New Community Centre Advisory Committee, Report No. 2008-45,
Subject: Port Colborne Health and Wellness Recreation Centre Type of
Facility, Potential Funding Requirements and Business Plan, be approved
recommending:
That it be recommended to the Council of the City of Port Colborne:
1. that the pre-design and construction tender for the
Option 4 facility, to build two arenas and a pool and
other potential amenities be facilitated by City Council
2. that the Option 4 facility be the basis for the grant
application and business plan submitted to the
Building Canada Fund-Communities Component
3. that the application for the grant be for an amount of
2/3 of the overall cost or $14,000,000 to the Building
Canada Fund-Communities Component
4. that if no grants or partial grants are received, that the
facility options be reviewed
5. that City staff be requested to provide a detailed
financing strategy for the approved project for
Council’s consideration
6. that upon City Council’s approval of the project, that
the fundraising committee be activated to secure
funding for such things as naming rights of the facility
and components of the facility.
7. that City Council confirm and/or adopt, that all Hydro
Lease funds be restricted to the use of constructing
the Health and Wellness Recreation Centre project.
Moved by Councillor K. Leigh
Seconded by Councillor F. DiBartolomeo
That recommendation 7 of DCCS, Report from the New Community
Centre Advisory Committee, Report No. 2008-45, be lifted and dealt with
separately at this time.
CARRIED.
Moved by Councillor K. Leigh
Seconded by Councillor D. Barrick
That recommendation 7 of DCCS, Report from the New Community
Centre Advisory Committee, Report No. 2008-45, be revised and
approved as follows:
That City Council commit up to $7,000,000 of the Hydro
funds to fund the construction of the Health and Wellness
Recreation Centre project subject of the November 2008
Building Canada Fund Application.
CARRIED.
The vote was then called on the balance of the recommendations of
Report 2008-45 as follows.
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Moved by Councillor W. Steele
Seconded by Councillor K. Leigh
That recommendations 1-6 inclusive of Department of Community &
Corporate Services, Report from the New Community Centre Advisory
Committee, Report No. 2008-45, Subject: Port Colborne Health and
Wellness Recreation Centre Type of Facility, Potential Funding
Requirements and Business Plan, be approved as follows:
1. that the pre-design and construction tender for the
Option 4 facility, to build two arenas and a pool
and other potential amenities be facilitated by City
Council
2. that the Option 4 facility be the basis for the grant
application and business plan submitted to the
Building Canada Fund-Communities Component
3. that the application for the grant be for an amount of
2/3 of the overall cost or $14,000,000 to the Building
Canada Fund-Communities Component
4. that if no grants or partial grants are received, that the
facility options be reviewed
5. that City staff be requested to provide a detailed
financing strategy for the approved project for
Council’s consideration
6. that upon City Council’s approval of the project, that
the fundraising committee be activated to secure
funding for such things as naming rights of the facility
and components of the facility.
CARRIED.
6. Department of Community & Corporate Services, Corporate Services
Division, Report No. 2008-43, Subject: Health & Dental Benefits
Renewal
Moved by Councillor B. Kenny
Seconded by Councillor D. Ursini
That Department of Community & Corporate Services, Corporate Services
Division, Report No. 2008-43, Subject: Health & Dental Benefits Renewal,
be approved recommending:
1. That Council of the City of Port Colborne approve the
renewal of Health and Dental Benefits with Green
Shield Canada for the term November 1, 2008 to
October 31, 2009.
2. That the 2008 deficit of funds to Green Shield be
allocated from the Benefits Reserve.
CARRIED.
9. Department of Engineering & Operations, Report No. 2008-74,
Subject: Contract #2008-21 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning & CCTV
Inspection
Moved by Councillor G. Bruno
Seconded by Councillor W. Steele
That Department of Engineering & Operations, Report No. 2008-74,
Subject: Contract #2008-21 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning & CCTV Inspection,
be approved recommending:
To award Contract #2008-21 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and
CCTV Inspection to Veolia ES Canada Industrial Services
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Inc., of Pickering, Ontario for the total tendered price of
$52,260.00, plus applicable taxes.
CARRIED.
12. Department of Office of the CAO, Report No. 2008-17, Subject: Web
Site Redesign Update and Domain Name Change
Moved by Councillor D. Barrick
Seconded by Councillor B. Butters
That Department of Office of the CAO, Report No. 2008-17, Subject: Web
Site Redesign Update and Domain Name Change, be approved
recommending:
That the Council of the City of Port Colborne directs the City
Staff to change the Internet Domain Name to
portcolborne.ca and remove portcolborne.com from the
Domain Name Services as it pertains to internet browsing
and mail. The domain name city.portcolborne.on.ca will
continue as an active domain on the internet and direct all
traffic to portcolborne.ca.
Moved in amendment by Councillor D. Barrick
Seconded by Councillor G. Bruno
That the Internet Domain Name portcolborne.com not be removed from
the Domain Name Services as it pertains to internet browsing and mail but
rather that it be treated in the same manner as city.portcolborne.on.ca.
CARRIED.
The vote was then called on the main motion as amended as follows:
Moved by Councillor D. Barrick
Seconded by Councillor B. Butters
That Department of Office of the CAO, Report No. 2008-17, Subject: Web
Site Redesign Update and Domain Name Change be received; and
That the Council of the City of Port Colborne direct the City Staff to
change the Internet Domain Name to portcolborne.ca. The domain name
portcolborne.com and city.portcolborne.on.ca will continue as active
domains on the internet and direct all traffic to portcolborne.ca.
CARRIED.
Subsequent to the consideration of item 19, CAO Heil advised Council
that he had recalled that a major reason for staff’s recommendation that
portcolborne.com be discontinued is the amount of spam mail directed to
the server from this domain name.
19. Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Environmental
Management Branch Re Agricultural Drainage Infrastructure
Program (ADIP)
Moved by Councillor K. Leigh
Seconded by Councillor B. Butters
That the correspondence received from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food
and Rural Affairs, Environmental Management Branch Re Agricultural
Drainage Infrastructure Program (ADIP) be received for information and
referred to the City Treasurer and Drainage Superintendent.
CARRIED.
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Councillor Leigh suggested retired Drainage Superintendent Rene Landry
be asked to comment on item 19 and she requested a copy of the final
response be forwarded to both herself and Councillor Butters.
15. NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil.
16. ADJOURN
Prior to adjourning the meeting, Mayor Badawey highlighted item #16 –
Remembrance Day Ceremonies. He advised residents that Sugarloaf Street
would be closed between Fielden Avenue and Elm Street between 10:30 a.m.
and 11:45 a.m. on November 11, 2008 to accommodate those attending the
Remembrance Day ceremonies. He advised that the City is hosting a lunch for
the veterans following the ceremony; that tents and chairs will be available at the
Cenotaph; and that transportation service to the ceremony is under review.
Councillor Steele asked staff not to put the tents on the crest of the hill as the
chairs tip.
Moved by Councillor W. Steele
Seconded by Councillor D. Ursini
That leave be granted to consider a motion from Councillor Steele to authorize
the Mayor and staff to begin discussions with Canadian Niagara Power relative to
its lease agreement with the City and potential revenues.
CARRIED.
Moved by Councillor W. Steele
Seconded by Councillor D. Ursini
That the Mayor and staff be authorized to begin discussion with CNP in respect
of the lease and transfer of hydro assets to maximize potential revenues.
CARRIED.
Moved by Councillor D. Barrick
Seconded by Councillor K. Leigh
That there being no further business to discuss, the Committee of the Whole
meeting be adjourned at approximately 10:10 p.m.
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