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January 26/05 Report – Part 1 of 4
7 pm (actual start 7:05 pm)
(adjourned @ 9:15 pm)
Members of Council:
- Mayor Larry DiIANNI (present) in 7:05 pm
- Ward # 1 Brian M cHATTIE (present) in 6:59 pm
- Ward # 2 Bob BRATINA (present) in 6:56 pm
- Ward # 3 Bernie MORELLI (present late - on Police Business before Council Meeting) in 7:20 pm
- Ward # 4 Sam MERULLA (present) in 6:54 pm
- Ward # 5 Chad COLLINS (present) in 6:59 pm , out 8:08 pm ; in 8:10 pm
- Ward # 6 Tom JACKSON (present) in 6:54 pm
- Ward # 7 Bill KELLY (present) in 7:15 pm , out 8:00 pm ; in 8:02 pm , out 8:25 pm ; in 8:30 pm
- Ward # 8 Terry WHITEHEAD (present) in 6:58 pm
- Ward # 9 Phil BRUCKLER (present) in 6:58 pm
- Ward #10 Maria PEARSON (present) in 6:50 pm
- Ward #11 David L. MITCHELL (present) in 7:00 pm
- Ward #12 Murray FERGUSON (present) in 6:58 pm
- Ward #13 Art SAMSON (present) in 6:58 pm
- Ward #14 Dave BRADEN (present) in 7:00 pm
- Ward #15 Margaret McCARTHY (present) in 6:58 pm
Members of Staff:
- David Adames - Executive Director - Tourism Hamilton
- Peter Barkwell - City Solicitor
- Kevin Christenson - City Clerk
- Lee Ann Coveyduck - General Manager, Planning and Development
- Catherine Graham - General Manager, Human Resources
- Salter Hayden - Deputy Clerk, Manager - Licensing and Election Services
- Mario Joanette - Assistant to the Mayor
- Chief Jim Kay - General Manager, Emergency Services / Fire Chief
- Glen Peace - City Manager
- Joe-Anne Priel - General Manager, Public Health and Community Services
- Joe Rinaldo - General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services
- Scott Stewart - General Manager, Public Works
- Irene Sturgeon - Legislative Assistant, City Clerk's Office
Members of the Media present:
- Cable 14
- Stephanie , K-Lite FM
- Eric McGuinness - Hamilton Spectator
- Kevin Werner - Brabant Newspapers
Call To Order
Mayor DiIanni : "Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I'd like to Call this meeting of City Council to Order and ask that you remain standing for the National Anthem."
National Anthem
Prayer
Mayor DiIanni : "Thank you. Please be seated. Members of Council, members of staff, ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to welcome Reverend Vicky Hedelius of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Hamilton to this evening's meeting."
"Holy Trinity Anglican Church is the oldest of the 4 Anglican Churches on the mountain and has served the community for 126 years. The first Church building was located on Upper James and Fennell, where the Mountain Plaza is today. They were relocated to Clarendon and Fennell Avenue when the mall was built in the late 1950s."
"The Church houses the Tapawingo Day Care Centre - I hope I said that right - which has been caring for children for over 30 years. Our staff daycare families and our parish families share not only the building, but also many activities in their lives, together."
"Reverend Hedelius came to Holy Trinity 4 years ago to join the mountain ministry team. She has a Master of Divinity degree and a Master's in Religious Education. Welcome Reverend Hedelius."
"And, before you lead us in prayer, I'd like to ask that we remember in our prayers, the following, this evening:
"Mary MacKay, an employee of the City of Hamilton for 18 years passed away last evening. Mary worked in Hamilton Scourge Office and later was employed in the City Clerk's Department as a switchboard operator. Following amalgamation, Mary continued working with the City in the Customer Contact Centre. And, I know that she'd been ill for a while. And, we certainly extend our condolences to her only son, Glenn, his wife Pam and to their extended family and friends who are mourning her loss."
"As well, I ask that you remember in your prayers, Margaret McDermott, Neil Everson's mother-in-law, who passed away on January 25 th . Margaret was a lifetime resident of Hamilton and we extend condolences to Neil and his wife Peggy and to the extended family and friends who are also mourning her loss."
"Also, I ask that you remember in your prayers Captain Wayne Corlis of Hamilton Emergency Services Volunteer Fire-Fighting Division, who passed away earlier today. Wayne was hospitalized on Friday, January 21 st for a scheduled heart surgery. Captain Corlis had completed 37 years of service as a volunteer fire-fighter. Wayne also worked for Stelco for 31 years until retirement, 2004, attaining a Senior Foreman position. Captain Corlis commenced his fire-fighting career with the Stoney Creek Fire Department on January 3 rd , 1968 , working at the Lake Avenue and then Isaac Brock Stations and transferred to the Binbrook Fire Department in June of 1969. Wayne was promoted to the rank of Captain Training Officer for the Glanbrook Fire Department on August the 26 th , 1991 and he had been temporarily transferred to Station 16 Winona of December 10 th of last year, as Station Captain. Wayne was an active member of the Binbrook Agricultural Society for many years. And he leaves behind his loving wife Lynne, son Greg and daughters Laurel and Tamara. We extend condolences to his family and friends who are mourning his loss."
"Reverend Hedelius, would you lead us in prayer and help us remember our friends."
Reverend Vicky Hedelius : "I just want to say, before I begin in prayer, thank you. Thank you for inviting me to come and open your evening with prayer and to bring you greetings from the families of Holy Trinity and Tapawingo."
"I wonder if in a moment of quiet, we can gather. Our Loving and Gracious God. We thank You for gathering us, tonight. After a busy day, we pause for this moment and ask you to calm our spirits, clear our minds, open our hearts so that we may complete the work set before us. We pray for those who have left. We pray for Mary, Margaret, Wayne. We pray for their families, this night. As we set about our work, help us to discern wisely and compassionately, honestly and decisively, so that we may serve the citizens of our City, according you Your Will. We ask this in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen."
Mayor DiIanni : "Thank you very much, Reverend."
1. Approval of Agenda
(Whitehead / Pearson - CARRIED as amended)
Mayor DiIanni : "Mr. Clerk, are there any changes to the Agenda, please?"
Kevin Christenson - City Clerk : "Yes, thank you Mr. Mayor."
- "We have added Council Communication Item 5.4 from Philip Winer respecting Rotary Club of Hamilton's request to rename the North Central Park to the Jill Rumble Community Park . The recommendation for that item is that it be received and referred to the General Manager of Public Health and Community Services for a report the Community Services Committee."
- "We have added Council Communication Item 5.5 from the Prime Minister Paul Martin respecting allocation of gas tax revenues.
The recommendation is that that item be received."
- "We have added Council Communication Item 5.6 from the Honourable Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Culture respecting proposed changes in Bill 60, An Act to Amend the Ontario Heritage Act.
The recommendation is that this be received and referred to the Municipal Heritage Committee for information"
- "Appendix B to Item 1 of the Strategic Planning and Budgets Committee Report has been circulated as an attachment to the report."
- "We have two Added Motions. One is Item 7.4 - Councillor Merulla respecting Pro-Active Enforcement of Property Standards By-law at the property known as 355 Melvin Avenue "
- "Added Motion 7.5 form Councillor Mitchell respecting the establishment of a Truck Route Sub-Committee"
- "And, we also have an added Private and Confidential litigation matter which will require us to move in camera prior to the approval of the By-Laws, this evening"
Mayor DiIanni : "Thank you very much, Mr. Clerk. Members of Council, may I have a verbal Motion to approve the Agenda as amended? Councillor Whitehead; Councillor Pearson. All in favour?" (hear councillors say carried) "That's carried."
2. Declaration of Interest
Mayor DiIanni : "Members of Council, are there any Declarations of Interest? Councillor Braden.
Braden : "Yes, I have one, Mr. Mayor on Planning and Development Agenda Item #22."
Mayor DiIanni : "And, the nature of the Declaration, Mr. Braden?
Braden : "It's the parkland dedication on new lots in the rural area."
Mayor DiIanni : "Very good. Thank you." (hear a glass clink) "So recorded - Councillor Merulla."
Merulla : "I Declare also an Interest in the hospitality industry. I have to declare a conflict, or potential conflict in Licensing."
Mayor DiIanni : "Thank you. That's noted, as well, Councillor Merulla. No others."
3. Ceremonial Activities
3.1 Presentation to Teresa Cascioli, Lakeport Brewing Corporation
Mayor DiIanni : "Members of Council, as part of our Ceremonial Activity this evening, I'd like to call upon Teresa Cascioli, President and CEO of Lakeport Brewing Corporation, to join me at the podium, please. Welcome, Teresa."
"I'm pleased, this evening, to have the opportunity to recognize Teresa Cascioli. Teresa is no stranger to this City and certainly to this Council, as well as to the staff. She was born and raised in Hamilton . And, as a graduate of McMaster University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Teresa was an employee of the City of Hamilton for 12 years; worked for Philips Services for a period of time; and since 1999 has been with Lakeport Brewing."
"Lakeport, as you will know - Hamilton 's own Lakeport - is the 3 rd biggest seller at the Beer Store with sales over 300% and over - with sales improved by over 300% and over 6% of the Market Share. If I'm wrong with any of these statistics, I'm sure Teresa will correct me." (hear giggles from Council and gallery) "Over 6% of the Market Share. In January, 2005 Teresa secured 100% ownership of the brewery. So, congratulations to you, Teresa."
"This evening, I'm pleased to recognize and congratulate her for many accomplishments, including being named the Ernst and Young 2004 of the Year in the 'Turn Around' category. Ontario Chamber of Commerce selected Lakeport Brewing Corporation as the winner of the Outstanding Business Achievement Award in the 'Large Business' category. And, Teresa was nominated for the Athena Award and most recently she was ranked 8 th out of 100 on 'Profit Magazine's' list of top Canadian women entrepreneurs."
"Teresa, we're very proud to acknowledge your many accomplishments and the recognition which your accomplishments have brought to our community and the City of Hamilton . Teresa, I want to present to you - and we spared no expense" (hear giggles from Council and gallery) "with a plaque that essentially congratulates you for everything you've done, and for the many things that you're going to do." (hear applause from Council and gallery)
Teresa Cascioli : "Thank you very much. It actually was 25 years ago that I walked into the Treasurer's Office downstairs and said, you know, I really need a job. And, I have to pay my way through school. I had no experience and basically just sold them on the fact that I was from Hamilton and I deserved the chance. I didn't know anybody at City Hall. And back then - it's different now, of course - but back then" (hear giggles from Council and gallery) "you needed to know somebody to get in. So, 25 years ago, I can't believe that we've come full circle."
"After my graduation, I managed to get a non-union job because I couldn't get into the union. That was created, or existed as I came out of school. And, was fortunate enough to have worked with a whole slew of wonderful people in the Finance Department and then moved to the Region of Hamilton-Wentworth, where I ended up as Manager of Finance. A lot of the challenges that you face now, I remember thinking, wow, I've seen these issues come up, before. So, they're going around again."
"I'm very proud to be here, tonight, to accept this on behalf of myself and on behalf of everyone at Lakeport. We've really worked hard. And, I tell you, it's not been easy. It certainly, it's still not easy. When you compete with the likes of the giants that I do, every day is a challenge. And, they really keep you on your toes. But, the drinkers have responded to our strategy of being a discount producer of great quality beer. And, the only way we can continue to be competitive is to remain the low-cost producer, because we don't sell beer for $35.50; our beer is $24.00. We started the '24 for 24.' The only way we get away with that is by being able to always produce beer competitively lower. And in order to do that, our cost structure is not about saving dollars, it's about saving pennies."
"So, in making your decisions, as you progress through your Budget cycles and through all your decisions, keep in mind that there are many of us who are impacted by the pennies. So, I know that it takes a lot of courage to do the right thing and not the popular thing. I have to do it everyday. So, I wish you all the best. And, thank you so much for this honour."
"You'll see appropriately 'Steeler.' Tonight is "Steeler" night. I couldn't bring beer" (hear giggles from Council and Gallery) "because I'm advised that it's not a licensed facility, here. So, I brought you the caps instead. So, I hope that you enjoy them both tonight and for the balance of your wearing. Thanks, again." (hear applause from Council and gallery)
Mayor DiIanni : "Thank you very much, Teresa. And, we will your hats and we have some information on your business, as well. And, I know the people around this table, they are good customers of yours." (hear giggles form Council and gallery)
4. Minutes of the meeting of City Council held on:
4.1 January 12, 2005
(Kelly / Ferguson - CARRIED)
(http://www.hamilton.ca/Clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
council/2005/Jan12/Minutes.pdf)
Mayor DiIanni : "Members of Council, may I have a verbal Motion to approve the Minutes of City Council Meeting, held on January 12, 2005 . Councillor Kelly; Seconded by Councillor Ferguson. All in favour?" (hear councillors say carried) "That's carried."
5. Communications
(Merulla / McHattie - CARRIED)
Mayor DiIanni : "Communications. Who has the Communications Information?" (hear someone say something off microphone) "All right, thank you Councillor Merulla."
Merulla : "Moved by myself, and seconded by Councillor McHattie, that the Council Communications as amended be approved as follows - and you have that before you."
Mayor DiIanni : "Thank you. Moved and Seconded. All in favour?" (hear councillors say carried) "And, that's carried."
5.1 Correspondence from David Rees respecting amendment to the Second Hand Goods By-law
(http://www.hamilton.ca/Clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
council/2005/Jan26/Item%205.1.pdf)
Recommendation: Be received and referred to the General Manager, Planning and Development for a report to the Planning and Economic Development Committee
5.2 Correspondence from the Honourable Greg Sorbara Minister of Finance and the Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing respecting status of the government's review of the Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF)
(http://www.hamilton.ca/Clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
council/2005/Jan26/Item%205.2.pdf)
Recommendation: Be received and referred to the General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services for a report to the Corporate Administration Committee.
5.3 Correspondence from John Mokrycke, Chairman, Downtown Hamilton BIA respecting update on position regarding parking and transportation issues
(http://www.hamilton.ca/Clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
council/2005/Jan26/Item%205.3.pdf)
Recommendation: Be received and referred to the General Managers of Planning and Development and Public Works for a report to the Planning and Economic Development and Public Works, Infrastructure and Environment Committees.
6. Committee Reports
MOTION to Move into Committee of the Whole (COW)
(Merulla / McHattie - CARRIED)
Mayor DiIanni : "Would you mind, Councillor Merulla - and Councillor Morelli, by the way, called ahead. He's doing some Police business, will join us in progress. And so, if you don't mind, Councillor Merulla, if you've got the Motion to move into Committee of the Whole for consideration of the Reports, I'd appreciate it."
Merulla : "Moved by myself and Seconded by Councillor McHattie, that Council move into Committee of the Whole for consideration of the Committee Reports."
Mayor DiIanni : "Thank you. All in favour?" (hear councillors say carried) "That's carried, as well."
6.1 Public Works, Infrastructure and Environment Committee, Report 05-002, January 17, 2005
(Mitchell / McCarthy - CARRIED)
(http://www.hamilton.ca/Clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Public-Works/2005/Jan17/Rep05-002.pdf)
Mayor DiIanni : "So, the first Report, then, is the Public Works, Infrastructure and Environment Committee Report and it presents its second report and recommends Item #1" (hear councillors say carried) "#2 . #6" (hear councillors say carried) "Councillor Mitchell, may I have a Motion on the Report please."
Mitchell : "Yes you may, Mr. Mayor. Moved by Myself and Seconded by Councillor McCarthy that the 2 nd Report of Public Works, Infrastructure and Environment Committee and the Information Section be received."
Mayor DiIanni : "Thank you very much. All in favour?" (hear councillors say carried) "That's carried."
6.2 Planning and Economic Development Committee, Report 05-002, January 18, 2005
(Whitehead / Pearson - CARRIED)
(http://www.hamilton.ca/Clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Jan18/REPORT%2005-002.pdf)
Mayor DiIanni : "Next is the Planning and Ec Dev Report. Also presenting its 2 nd Report and respectfully recommends Item #1" (hear a glass clink) "Councillor Samson."
COMMENT ON - " THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE PRESENTS REPORT 05-002 AND RESPECTFULLY RECOMMENDS:
1. Proposed New Public School in Dundas (Item 8.4)
(Bratina/Pearson)
1) That City Council not consider any decision regarding the declaration of Couldrey Park, Dundas as being surplus to the City`s requirements, until such time as the required development applications under The Planning Act for the proposed school are heard at the required public meeting(s), in order that the entire matter of the school and its location can be considered at the same time;
2) That when the Hamilton-Wentworth School Board submits their development applications for the proposed new school in Dundas, that the background information include details regarding, but not limited to, the following issues;
(i) the justification for not building the school on the existing School Board property of the Highland annex site;
(ii) the environmental issues surrounding the use of the park site, including but not limited to, the treatment of the ravine;
(iii) the overall costs of construction to the taxpayer
(iv) Details of the replication of the City`s park, should the land exchange proceed.
(v) the traffic issues involved.
3) That the requests for delegation status regarding the proposed new school in Dundas be referred to the future Public Meeting on the matter; "
Samson: "Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I'd like to speak to this particular recommendation. It deals with the outlining of a process for the School Board to follow." ( Hamilton Wentworth District School Board: http://www.hwdsb.on.ca) "A process known as 'The Planning Act' (http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/userfiles/HTML/nts_1_3171_1.html; http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/Statutes/English/90p13_e.htm) which regulates our handling of zoning matters. The public is to be kept involved throughout, which is mandated by the Planning Act."
"And, I wish to commend our staff for the expedient handling of this matter. I remind Council, that we first hear about Couldrey Park on November 12 th , at a meeting with the School Board. This request came to us from the Director, Dr. Spence on December 6 th , which was then put on the correspondence agenda of the next Council meeting, which was December the 15 th (see Item 5.9: http://www.hamilton.ca/Clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
council/2004/Dec15/Agenda.pdf).
"The staff took direction from Council and had prepared a report required for the January 18 th Planning and Economic Development Committee (see minutes, Item #1 - http://www.hamilton.ca/Clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Jan18/Minutes.pdf). They had taken a process with normally requires much more time - especially in view of the Christmas vacation period. And, they provided direction to the School Board to follow, if they are to construct a new school in Dundas West by September of 2006. This is certainly in keeping with the assistance suggested by yourself in the letter to Board Chair Mr. Mulholland dated May 14 th of 2004."
"If this is approved tonight, I intend to distribute an update to all the homes in the proposed catchment area of the new school, in the hope that everyone will be informed of the situation. I'd like to thank my fellow councillors for their patience. Their e-mails have probably been flooded over the last number of weeks. But, Dundas is a very involved community. And, I think you have to expect that whenever there's something involving Dundas ."
"But, I'd just like to remind you, it has only been 2 months. I know, for me, it's been more like 2 years." (hear giggles from Council and gallery) "But, it has only been 2 months - it was November the 12 th when Couldrey Park was first suggested. And, I'd like to sort of sum up by quoting from the paper [Christine Cox, "School in west Dundas on track for '06," The Hamilton Spectator , 26 January 2005 , A8; http://www.hamiltonspectator.com] this morning, trustee Lillian Orban who said that, '"I'm sure that the end result will be a beautiful new school in Dundas ."' And, I'd like to sum up with that."
Mayor DiIanni : "Thank you, Councillor. Councillor Whitehead."
Whitehead : "Thank you, Mr. Mayor. There certainly was, I believe, a misunderstanding in regards to the process. And, after talking to the Chair of the Board last Friday, we set up a meeting Monday, quickly before their board meeting and we soon discovered, in fact, there was a misunderstanding. And, we were able to bring some clarity."
"The reality is, is that we will follow a planning process. We're running a concurrent process in regards to Declaring the Land Surplus. And, the community will have and opportunity to provide deputations for consideration before any decision is made."
"I want to thank Art. Art is working very hard on this issue. And, as you can appreciate, it's a very polarized issue in respect to his community. But, he's been the consummate professional on this. His professionalism and the clarity he provided with me on the issue has helped us get through the day. So, I just wanted to add those comments. Thank you."
Mayor DiIanni : "All in favour of #1, then?" (hear councillors say carried) "#2 . "16 (hear a glass clink and hear councillors say carried) "16, Councillor Mitchell."
COMMENT ON - " 16. Applications for an Amendment to the Stoney Creek Official Plan, Change in Zoning and Draft Plan of Subdivision, "Bridgeport", for Lands Located Within the Trillium Secondary Plan Area, in the Former City of Stoney Creek (PD05017) (Ward 11) (Item 6.1) "
Mitchell : "Just a brief update, Mr. Mayor, there was a good public delegation out here for that committee meeting. And, there has been many changes made in this area it's been in the works for 15 years. And, I spoke with staff tonight, and we met outside after the public meeting and there will be changes to storm drainage made in the near future and quite likely for this subdivision."
"It was in the minutes. It's not here in the Motion contained, but it was in the minutes of the meeting. And that will go, that sump-pumps will be hooked into the storm sewer system, so that we can get water away from some of the homes and that will probably be a future policy to go and serve other areas of this city, as well."
"So, that's good news for a lot of new home-owners, Mr. Mayor."
Mayor DiIanni : "Thank you, on 16, then, all in favour?" (hear councillors say carried) "17 . "23 (hear a glass clink and councillors say carried) "23, Councillor Whitehead."
COMMENT ON - " 23. Sale of City Lands, Ancaster Industrial Park, Tradewind Drive to 2058949 Ontario Inc. (Gary Sohal) (PD05027/ECO05003) (Ward 12)
(a) That an Offer to Purchase, executed by 2058949 Ontario Inc. on December 8, 2004, and scheduled to close on or before March 15, 2005, for the purchase of the City owned vacant industrial lands known as Part of Lot 33, Concession 4, in the former Township of Ancaster, (as shown on Appendix "A" to Report PD05027/ECO05003) being part of PIN #17411-0110(LT), described as Part 1 on Plan 62R-16984, having a frontage of 147.15 metres (482.78 feet), comprising an area of 0.947 hectares (2.34 acres), be approved and completed; and that the funds from this sale of $245,700 be credited to Account No. 47702-3629007002 (Ancaster Industrial Park Phase III). As the sale price does not include the Goods and Service Tax, should the GST be applicable and collected by the City, the GST amount is to be credited to Account No. 22835 009000 (GST Payable). (b) That the required deposit cheque, in the amount of $24,570, be held by the General Manager of Finance and Corporate Services pending approval of this transaction.
(c) That as a condition of the Offer, the Purchaser is allowed 60 days following the acceptance of this Offer to undertake a Phase I and Phase II environmental audit of the subject property. Should the environmental condition results not be satisfactory to the Purchaser, the Offer shall become null and void.
(d) That as a condition of the Offer, the Purchaser is allowed 60 days following the acceptance of this Offer to determine the suitability of the construction of a minimum 40,000 square feet, two story office and warehouse building on the subject property. Should the results from the permissible building investigation not be satisfactory to the Purchaser, the Offer shall become null and void.
(e) That the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be authorized to execute and issue a Certificate of Compliance in the form prescribed pursuant to Section 268 of the Municipal Act , incorporating the following:
(i) That on May 16, 1995 , Regional Council approved Item 4 of Report 6-95 of the Finance Committee declaring the subject lands in the Ancaster Industrial Park surplus to the requirements of the Region of Hamilton-Wentworth.
(ii) That in accordance with the approved method of providing notice in the City of Hamilton By-law No. 04-029 "Procedural By-Law for the Sale of Land", notice has been given to the Public with a City of Hamilton 'For Sale' sign on the subject lands for at least the minimum 7 day period starting on October 28, 2004. (iii) That the sale of the subject industrial lands fall within the class of properties that is exempt for the requirement for an Appraisal under Section 8 of the City of Hamilton By-law No. 04-029 'Procedural By-law for the Sale of Land.'"
Whitehead : "Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I just wanted to make a comment on this because it's a good news story OFCOM Computer systems has been providing unique and robust information technology solutions to the Golden Horseshoe and throughout North America since 1986."
"This helps develop a property of approximately 40,000 sq.ft. - 160 jobs be consolidated. I've been informed as recently as yesterday that there'll be 40 new net jobs brought to this community. So, I think this is good news. I just wanted to raise that. Thank you."
Mayor DiIanni : "Thank you. 23, I believe we voted on already, then. 24" (hear councillors say carried. 25 . 26" (hear councillors say carried) "Councillor Whitehead, may I have a Motion on this report."
Whitehead : "Moved by myself, seconded by Councillor Pearson, that the 2 nd Report of Planning and Economic Development Committee be adopted and the Information Section received."
Mayor DiIanni : "Thank you. All in favour?" (hear councillors say carried) "That's carried.
6.3 Corporate Administration Committee, Report 05-002, January 19, 2005
(Braden / Bratina - CARRIED)
(http://www.hamilton.ca/Clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Corporate-Administration/2005/Jan19/Corp.%20Admin.%20
Report%2005-002.pdf)
Mayor DiIanni : "The next report is from Corporate Admin presenting its 2 nd Report and recommending Item #1" (hear councillors say carried) "#2 . "#4" (hear councillors say carried) "I'm to ask for a volunteer from Community Services Committee. Mr. Clerk, what is that about?"
Kevin Christenson - City Clerk : "Yes, Mr. Mayor . we need a member of the Community Services Committee to be appointed to this. Now, if there's no decision to be made tonight, we can refer it back to the Committee and have them discuss it at that time. But, if there's somebody who's willing to put their name forward, it would be appropriate to do that now."
Mayor DiIanni : "Councillor Braden, were you going to put your name forward?"
(did not hear comments made, as no microphone was turned on, but there were some giggles from Council once the Mayor turned his microphone back on to speak)
Mayor DiIanni : "All right, is there anyone from the Committee, Councillor Samson?" (Councillor Samson motioned that he would put his name forward) "All right, then Councillor Samson's name will be incorporated in the recommendation. All right, #4 as amended, then?" (hear councillors say carried) "That's carried. #5" (hear councillors say carried) "#6" (hear a glass clink and heard councillors say carried) "#6. Councillor Whitehead."
COMMENT ON - " 6. Meadowlands Parkland Credit (FCS05005) (City Wide) (Item 8.2)
(a) That the cash value of the parkland credit held by 752401 Ontario Inc. in the "Meadowlands of Ancaster" developments be paid by the City from the Parkland Dedication Reserve #104090 in the amount of $1.8 million in 2006;
(b) That prior to making the said payment, the City receive from 752401 Ontario Inc written acknowledgement, in a form satisfactory to the City solicitor, that the said payment of $1.8 million is in complete satisfaction of the City of Hamilton 's obligation with respect to the outstanding parkland credits in the 'Meadowlands of Ancaster.' "
Whitehead : "Ya, through the Mayor to Tim. I'm just looking at - can you explain exactly what was transpired here, because I see it, the way I read it and understand it, what happened to the $1.8 million."
Joe Rinaldo - General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services : "Through, perhaps Mr. Mayor, through you, since it's my report I can answer. Basically what this is, is providing a credit for plan - or for plans that the developer provided in Meadowlands in excess of the 5% dedication. The policy requires us to give him a credit or a cash in lieu."
"And, if we give him a credit, over the period of time, we'll end up paying him somewhere between 4 and 5 million dollars on the basis of credit. So, staff have recommended to Council that we actually come to an agreement with the individual. And, rather than pay him over the next 4, 3 or 5 years the $1.5 million to reach a settlement that we will pay in January, 2006 equal to $1.8 million rather than pay the $4.5 million. We think this is in the best interest of the City and will ensure that we minimize the impact on our parkland dedication reserve."
Whitehead : "Well, the question I have, Mr. Mayor, is this being subsidized by the developers of Hamilton ? Does this not predate amalgamation - this credit?"
Joe Rinaldo - General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services : "This Parkland Dedication Credit belongs, is prior to amalgamation. You should know, as we indicated to Committee, that there's about another $1.5 million in credits throughout the City. So, these are credits that we're legally obligated pay under the Planning Act, and that's what we're doing."
Whitehead : "So, does that mean, then, that a million dollars was spent in respect to this credit and now, the developers of Hamilton will be subsidizing it?"
Joe Rinaldo - General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services : "We haven't done the analysis on that basis. It's a credit that we're required, under the policy, to provide. And, we do that for all development, including in the old Ci, in the City of Hamilton , and other municipalities, as well. So, the credits that we have, the other $1.5 million is, primarily, from what I hear - and Tim can confirm that - is primarily in the old City of Hamilton . So, there's other credits that we're providing that belongs to the old City; this one happens to be from the former Town of Ancaster ."
Whitehead : "Thank you. Mr. Mayor, just on this one. I mean, I won't be supporting it, because there's a principle, here. And the principle, in fact is, is that: the dollars were spent; a credit is owed; and post-amalgamation, that is on the backs of the developers in this community. And, I think there's something unfair about that process. And so, therefore, I won't be supporting it."
Mayor DiIanni : "Thank you, on #6, all in favour?" (hear councillors say carried) "Tha - Councillor Ferguson, was -" (said a couple of words to Mayor off microphone, didn't hear what was said) "All right. So, let me take a vote again. All in favour of #6." (hear councillors say carried) "That's carried. Against? Okay."
"#7?" (hear a glass clink and councillors say carried) "Councillor Bruckler."
COMMENT ON & REQUEST TO AMEND - " 7. Use of Lottery Licence Proceeds Policy (FCS05011) (City Wide) (Item 8.3)
That the policies for use of lottery licence proceeds for Branches of the Royal Canadian Legion and Service Clubs, attached as Appendices B and C hereto, be approved."
(Bruckler / Collins - amendment CARRIED)
(#7 CARRIED as amended)
Bruckler : "Just very quickly, Mr. Mayor. #7 deals with the recent provincial legislation which, I'm happy to say, which allows legions and services clubs to apply lottery proceeds towards the operation of their facilities. And, I applaud the staff report."
"I know at Committee time I spoke about perhaps some of the administrative heaviness about the policy and I'd like to just make an amendment perhaps that if staff could bring back a report at the end of the first year, just to see how the policy, in fact, did work with respect to the dealings with the various service clubs. So, I would make that as an amendment for staff to bring back a report after a year."
Mayor DiIanni : "Thank you. I'll take that as an amendment. Do you have a Seconder? Councillor Collins. We need that in writing, do we? So, please do that in writing. But, I think we understand the concept that a year from now, there's a report coming back on how things have worked, essentially."
"All in favour of 7, as amended - oh sorry, we need to vote on the amendment. All in favour of the amendment?" (hear councillors say carried) "All in favour of 7 as amended?" (hear councillors say carried) "Carried."
"#8" (hear councillors say carried) "Councillor Braden, may I have a Motion on the Report, as amended."
Braden : "Yes, Mr. Mayor. Moved by myself; Seconded by Councillor Bratina, that the 2 nd Report of the Corporate Administration Committee be adopted, and the Information Section received."
See Part #2
Starting with Item #6.4 - "Committee Reports" - 6.4 Strategic Planning and Budgets Committee - Report 05-002
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