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05-09-2023
AGENDA City Council Meeting 4:00 PM - Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Council Chambers/Zoom App. All Council Meetings are now open to the public in person, in Council Chambers or watched virtually. All electronic meetings can be viewed on this page, the City of Niagara Falls YouTube channel, the City of Niagara Falls Facebook page, along with YourTV Niagara. Page 1. CALL TO ORDER By- law 2023- 042. A by-law to appoint Councillor Victor Pietrangelo as Acting Mayor. By-law 2023-042 - Acting Mayor 13 1.1. O Canada: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School Choir (singing live in Chambers) 1.2. Land Acknowledgement and Traditional Indigenous Meeting Opening 2. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3.1. Council Minutes of April 18, 2023 City Council - 18 Apr 2023 - Minutes - Pdf 14 - 32 4. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the current Council Meeting at this time. 5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS 6. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS All speakers are reminded that they have a maximum of 5 minutes to make their presentation. Page 1 of 398 6.1. Moose Hide Campaign (This presentation was re-scheduled from last Council meeting as the presenters had other commitments, due to time delay of In-Camera meeting) The co-founders of the Moose Hide Campaign, raised awareness around issues of reconciliation and violence against women and girls. David Stevenson, Moose Hide Campaign CEO, attended virtually and shared an impactful presentation as to how Canadians can get involved to stop gender-based violence and how to participate in the Moose Hide Campaign as part of reconciliation. Comments from Resident #6.1 33 6.2. Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza The 2nd Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza, organized by the Filipino community in Niagara will be held on Saturday, August 5th and Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Firemen's Park. The organizer and Chairperson of Community Affairs, Eileen Tinio-Hind, along with Valerio "Maki" Makinana, Founder and President and Rizza Gatbonton wish to make a presentation to Council inviting Council and the community to attend this event. There are 6 Fiesta Extravaganza events in selected cities in Canada. Highlights include: Musicial Extravaganza, cultural presentations, food expo, exhibits, games and community spotlight. The organizers of the event are requesting the following: 1. Extend the invitation to attend the Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza to all City Council members and request for support in the promotion of the festival through social media and the City's website. 2. Request an exemption to the City's Noise-By-law to all for the playing of music until 10:30 PM at Firemen's Park on Saturday, August 5, 2023 and Sunday, August 6, 2023. 2023 Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza comments from Resident #6.2 34 - 35 6.3. Family and Children's Services (FACS) Niagara Foundation FACS Niagara Foundation President, Caroline Polgrabia, and Ellen Schonewille, Senior Manager, Donor Relations wish to make a presentation to Council about the 2nd Annual Mountainview LemonAID Day. This day raises money to send vulnerable children in the community to summer camp. The 36 - 47 Page 2 of 398 request is to have Council share information about the event with the community. Proclamation Request: That Council proclaim Saturday, June 10, 2023 as "Mountainview LemonAID Day" for FACS Niagara. 2023 LemonAID Presentation Niagara Falls comments from resident #6.3 6.4. R&C-2023-06 Tennis Dome Partnership with the Tennis Clubs of Canada (UPDATE, PRESENTATION ADDED) Adam Siegel, CEO, Tennis Clubs of Canada will present virtually. Recommendation: That Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the license agreement with the Tennis Clubs of Canada that is to the satisfaction of the City's Solicitor. R&C-2023-06 - Pdf Presentation - Tennis Clubs of Canada comments from Resident #6.4 48 - 68 7. PLANNING MATTERS 7.1. PBD-2023-27 AM-2023-003, Zoning By-law Amendment 4078 Victoria Avenue Proposal: To permit 10 stacked townhouse (apartment) dwelling units that may be used as vacation rental units Applicant: Build Up Victoria Inc. (Priscilla Facey) Agent: NPG Planning Solutions (Mary Lou Tanner) Scott Turnbull, Planner 1, will be presenting the staff report. PBD-2023-27 - Pdf Staff PowerPoint PresentationAM-2023-003 Planner PowerPoint Presentation AM-2023-003 Comments from Resident #7.1 69 - 97 8. REPORTS Page 3 of 398 8.1. CLK-2023-04 Fee Waiver Application - Crazy Macaws Bike Night (UPDATE) Since the writing of the staff report and posting of the agenda, a new fee waiver application has now been received with a new not-for-profit organization as the applicant for Council’s consideration. Normally, we would not accept an application that has been received after the agenda has been posted however Council’s direction was for this matter to be reviewed at the May 9th Council meeting CLK-2023-04 - Fee Waiver Applications - - Pdf Crazy Macaws fee waiver Application form Crazy Macaws Supporting Documents comments from Resident #8.1 98 - 121 8.2. F-2023-14 2023 Schedule of Fees - Update Amended 2023 Schedule of Fees F-2023-14 - Pdf Comments from Resident #8.2 122 - 174 8.3. MW-2023-13 Sidewalk Winter Maintenance Riall Street (UPDATE) Residents are requesting to amend the Winter Maintenance Policy effective for the 2023/2024 winter season by removing approximately 500 metres of sidewalk snow clearing on Riall Street between St. Andrew Avenue and St. Paul Avenue. MW-2023-13 - Pdf comments from resident #8.3 175 - 185 8.4. PBD-2023-26 Uppers Quarry - Community Focus Group AM-2021-25 (UPDATE) Mr. David Rupay has requested to speak to the Planning report on the Uppers Quarry – Community Focus Group PBD-2023-26 - Pdf comments from Resident #8.4 186 - 192 Page 4 of 398 8.5. MW-2023-12 Additions to the 2023 Surface Treatment Program and Contract Award (UPDATE) MW-2023-12 - Pdf comments from Resident #8.5 193 - 199 9. CONSENT AGENDA The consent agenda is a set of reports that could be approved in one motion of council. The approval endorses all of the recommendations contained in each of the reports within the set. The single motion will save time. Prior to the motion being taken, a councillor may request that one or more of the reports be moved out of the consent agenda to be considered separately. 9.1. R&C-2023-05 Community Garden Program (UPDATE) The City of Niagara Falls has endeavored to develop a community garden program to support residents with an opportunity to create a garden at specific municipal locations with essential elements in place to establish a successful community garden. R&C-2023-05 - Pdf comments from Resident# 9 200 - 228 9.2. R&C-2023-07 Renaming of the Park in the City Committee (UPDATE) Park in the City Committee wishes to be renamed to the Environmental Action Committee. R&C-2023-07 - Renaming of the Park in the City Committee - Pdf 229 - 233 9.3. MW-2023-14 Appointment of Drainage Superintendent (UPDATE) The City of Niagara Falls has had a Drainage Superintendent on staff since 1990 to oversee all aspects of the City’s drainage works pursuant to the Drainage Act MW-2023-14 - Pdf 234 - 235 Page 5 of 398 10. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK The Communications section of the agenda is a set of ite ms listed as correspondence to Council that could be approved in one motion of Council. If Staff feel that more than one recommendation is required, the listed communications items will be grouped accordingly. The single motion per recommendation, if required, will save time. Prior to any motion being taken, a Councillor may request that one or more of the items be lifted for discussion and considered separately. RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council approve/support Item #10.1 through to and including Item #10.6. 10.1. Historic Drummondville BIA - 2023 Budget Attached is the Main & Ferry BIA proposed budget for 2023. Recommendation: For the Approval of Council. Main&Ferry BIA Budget Proposal 2023-24 Budget - Google Sheets 236 - 239 10.2. Proclamation Request - Lyme Disease Awareness Month - May 2023 Lyme Ontario is requesting the City of Niagara Falls to proclaim May as "Lyme Disease Awareness Month." The request is a hope that the City of Niagara Falls, will join the CN Tower, Niagara Peace Bridge, Niagara Falls and many other local townships, regions and cities for the 2023 "Light it Up Green for Lyme" Disease campaign during the month of May. Recommendation: For the Approval of Council. Proclamation Request - Lyme Diseases Awareness Month - May 2023 Proclamation - LYME DISEASE - sample proclamation 240 - 247 10.3. Proclamation and Flag-Raising Request - National Accessibility Awareness Week - 2023 The Accessibility Advisory Committee is requesting that Council declare the week of May 28, 2023 - June 3, 2023 as "National Accessibility Awareness Week" and that a flag-raising ceremony be arranged for Monday, May 29, 2023, at Rosberg Park in Niagara Falls at 3:30 PM. 248 Page 6 of 398 Recommendation: For the Approval of Council. Proclamation Request - National Accessibility Awareness Week - 2023 10.4. Flag-Raising and Proclamation Request - Senior's Month - June 2023 The Niagara Falls Seniors Advisory Committee is requesting Council to approve a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall to recognize the month of June as "Seniors Month." The committee is also requesting Council to proclaim June as "Seniors Month." Recommendation: For the Approval of Council. Flag-Raising and Proclamation Request - Seniors Month 249 10.5. Flag-Raising and Proclamation Request - Parental Alienation Awareness The requester is asking Niagara Falls City Council to proclaim April 25, 2023 as "Parental Alienation Awareness Day," and to coordinate a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall on a date that is agreeable to both the convener and the Mayor's Office. The City’s of Brampton, Mississauga and Vaughan have all supported this initiative. To educate, inform and advocate to and for the general public, parents, children and youth, working towards bringing awareness against parent alienation, even to perpetrators who may be unaware of the disastrous effect of their alienating behavior on their children and society. APAC VISION: To provide support, education, and resources to families affected by alienation by being an advocate for change in the legal, mental health, and judicial system with the goal of ending parental alienation across Canada. Recommendation: For the Approval of Council. Flag-Raising and Proclamation Request - Parental Alienation Awareness 250 - 252 10.6. Bill 5 – Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act (UPDATE) Attached is a resolution form the Township of West Lincoln seeking support of the Provincial Private Member’s Bill 253 - 261 Page 7 of 398 Motion in Support of Bill 5 comments from Resident #10 comments from resident 11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council receive and file for information Item #11.1 through to and including Item #11.4. 11.1. Assessment of Ontario Public Opinion - regarding Bill 23 and Related Measures Affecting the Greenbelt and Housing The attached report provides results from a survey of a random sample of Ontarians and targeted samples of key stakeholder groups such as planners, farmers, residents associations, housing providers, users of greenspaces, environm entalist, and others. Recommendation: For the Information of Council. Email from SPR Associates An Assessment of Ontario Public Opinion regarding Bill 23 and Related Measures Affecting the Greenbelt and Housing 262 - 274 11.2. Niagara Region Correspondence (UPDATE) Attached is correspondence sent from the Niagara Region regarding the following matters: 1. Niagara Region Report - PDS 8-2023 - Regional Planning Commissioners of Ontario (RPCO) Inventory of Unbuilt Housing Supply 2. Niagara Region Report - PDS 9-2023 - Development Applications Monitoring Report 3. Implementation of Red Light Camera (RLC) Across the Niagara Region Recommendation: For the Information of Council. CLK-C 2023-048 PDS 8-2023 - Regional Planning Commissioners of Ontario (RPCO) Inventory of Unbuilt Housing Supply 275 - 327 Page 8 of 398 CLK-C 2023-049 PDS 9-2023 - Niagara Region Development Applications Monitoring Report CLK-C 2023-046 PW 11-2023 Implementation of Red Light Camera 11.3. Resolution - Town of Fort Erie - Change to the Municipal Oath of Office Attached is a resolution from the Town of Fort Erie sent to Minister Clark regarding a change to the Municipal Oath of Office. Recommendation: For the Information of Council. Resolution - Town of Fort Erie to Minister Clark-Oath of Office 328 - 332 11.4. Proposed Locate Charge – Enbridge Gas Council supported the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors motion at the April 18, 2023 Council meeting by passing a motion to inform Enbridge Gas and other Provincial policymakers of the City’s objection during their time of industry consultation. The information attached is a follow-up response from Enbridge Gas and can be received for information. Recommendation: That Council receive the correspondence for information. Mayor Jim Diodati Letter comments from resident #11 333 - 334 12. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 12.1. Special Occasion Permit - Rotary Ribfest 2023 Attached is a letter requesting that the Rotary Ribfest 2023 be named a community event, to assist with obtaining a Special Occasion Permit from the AGCO. Recommendation: That Council declare the 2023 Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise Ribfest and BBQ, June 16, 17 and 18, 2023 as an event of municipal significance in the City of Niagara Falls in order to assist with obtaining a Special Occasion Permit from the AGCO. Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise - Ribfest 2023 - Community Event Request 335 Page 9 of 398 12.2. Amendments to the City’s Licensing By-law – Refreshment Vehicles Attached is a memo from the City Clerk detailing some proposed minor amendments to the City’s Licensing By-law to work in conjunction with the City’s Business Improvement Areas. Recommendation: That Council receive the memorandum for information and consider approving the amending by-law with respect to Refreshment Vehicles. Clerk's Memo - Refreshment Vehicles By-law Amendment 336 12.3. Placement of Truck on City Property for Floral Sales Mr. Petrullo would like permission to run a portion of his business in the parking lot of the Chippawa Arena. Staff could support this for a special 1 day occasion on Mother’s Day, May 14th but anything further would require a business licence and would not be permitted on City property. Recommendation: That Council approve a one day set up on Sunday May 14, 2023 of the flower truck in the parking lot of the Chippawa Arena for the sale of flowers, fruits and/or vegetables, with some proceeds going to charity. Any further sales from the truck would not be permitted on City property and would require a business licence. Email from Mr Petrullo - Sale of Flowers comments from resident #12 337 - 340 13. RATIFICATION OF IN-CAMERA 14. NOTICE OF MOTION/NEW BUSINESS Except as otherwise provided in the Procedural By-law, all Notices of Motion shall be presented, in writing, at a Meeting of Council, but shall not be debated until the next regular Meeting of Council. A Motion may be introduced without notice, if Council, without debate, dispenses with the requirement for notice on the affirmative vote of two- thirds of the Members present. 14.1. Notice of Motion - Walker Brothers Quarry Expansion MOTION: THAT staff be asked to initiate a community focus group comprised of concerned residents, City Staff, and Page 10 of 398 representatives from Walker Industries to address the key issues with the quarry application to ensure transparency, input, and communication. 14.2. Notice of Motion - Reduction of speed in residential areas DIRECTION TO STAFF: THAT this matter be referred to staff to look into reducing the speed limit from 50 km/hour to 40 km/hour on residential streets in Niagara Falls and to bring a report back to Council showing the implications of this proposed change. 15. BY-LAWS The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-law listed for Council consideration. 2023- 041. A by-law to designate Blocks 114, 116 & 117, Registered Plan 59M-498, not to be subject to part-lot control (PLC-2023-002). By-law 2023-041 - PLC-2023-002 - Splendour Estates (Marvel Drive) By-law 2023-041 Memo to Council - PLC-2023-002 - Splendour Estates (Marvel Drive) 341 - 342 2023- 042. A by-law to appoint Councillor Victor Pietrangelo as Acting Mayor. By-law 2023-042 - Acting Mayor 343 2023- 043. A by-law to appoint a Drainage Superintendent pursuant to The Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990. By-law 2023-043 - Drainage Superintendent Appointment By-law 2023 344 2023- 044. A by-law to amend Schedule 24 “Refreshment Vehicles” to By- law No. 2001-31, being a by-law respecting the issuance of licences in the City of Niagara Falls. By-law 2023-044 - Schedule 24 - Refreshment Vehicles - Licensing By-law Amendment 345 - 347 2023- 045. A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or municipal by-laws. 348 - 350 Page 11 of 398 By-law 2023-045 - 2023 MAY 9 By-law Enforcement Officers 2023- 046. A by-law to fees and charges for various services, licences and publications for the City of Niagara Falls. By-law 2023-046 - 2023 Schedule of Fees By-law 5.9.23 2023 Schedule of Fees 351 - 393 2023- 047. A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Meter Zones, Standing Prohibited, Stopping Prohibited, Loading Zones) By-law 2023-047 - May 9 - Fallsview Boulevard 394 - 396 2023- 048. A by-law to authorize the execution of the Collective Agreement (2023-2026) with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 133. By-law 2023-048 CUPE by-law2023-2026 Collective Agreement 397 2023- 049. A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 9th day of May, 2023. By-law 2023-049 05 09 23 Confirming By-law 398 16. ADJOURNMENT Page 12 of 398 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2023 - 042 A by-law to appoint Councillor Victor Pietrangelo as Acting Mayor. WHEREAS Section 242 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a municipality may by by-law or resolution appoint a member of the Council to act in the place of the head of Council when the head of Council is absent or refuses to act or the office is vacant and while so acting such member has all the power and duties of the head of Council; and WHEREAS the office of Mayor of the City of Niagara Falls may be vacant as a result of James M. Diodati being absent from time to time; and WHEREAS the said Council deems it desirable to appoint an Acting Mayor in the absence of James M. Diodati. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Councillor Victor Pietrangelo is hereby appointed Acting Mayor when necessary. 2. Upon James M. Diodati’s return, he shall resume his appointment as Mayor, together with all powers and duties associated with that office. 3. This by-law becomes repealed on May 10, 2023. Read a Frist, Second and Third time; Passed, signed and sealed in open Council this ninth day of May, 2023. ............................................................. …... ........................................................... WILLIAM G. MATSON, CITY CLERK VINCE PIETRANGELO, ACTING MAYOR Page 13 of 398 MINUTES City Council Meeting 4:00 PM - Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Council Chambers/Zoom App. The City Council Meeting of the City of Niagara Falls was called to order on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 4:08 PM, in the Council Chambers/Zoom App, with the following members present: COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Wayne Campbell, Councillor Lori Lococo, Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, Councillor Mona Patel, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Wayne Thomson STAFF PRESENT: Jason Burgess, Bill Matson, Margaret Corbett, Kira Dolch, Erik Nickel, Chief Jo Zambito, Tiffany Clark, Nidhi Punyarthi, Kathy Moldenhauer, Shelley Darlington, Heather Ruzylo (present in Chambers) Andrew Bryce, Trent Dark (present via Zoom) 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:08 PM. 2. IN CAMERA SESSION OF COUNCIL 2.1. Resolution to go In-Camera Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg THAT Council enter into an In-Camera session. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell and Councillor Thomson was absent from the vote). 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3.1. Council Minutes of March 21, 2023 Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange THAT Council approve the minutes of the March 21, 2023 meeting as presented. Carried Unanimously 4. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST None to report. 5. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS Page 1 of 19 Page 14 of 398 a) Mayor Diodati extended condolences to the following: • Thomas Thomson, brother of Council Member Wayne Thomson. • John Stanley Robert Schutt, father of Jared Schutt from our Museum. • Alley Robert Graham, step-father of Chris McRae of our Municipal Works Department. b) Mayor Diodati updated the public on the following recent events: Niagara Health Foundation Fundraising “Speakeasy” Gala [photo shown] •Raised more than $480,000 for new hospital •Also attended by Councillors Victor Pietrangelo, Mike Strange, Mona Patel and Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling Announcement [photo shown] •Coming to Niagara Falls – Gale Centre this October •Jennifer Jones and husband Brent Laing •Also attended by Councillor Patel, Councillor Nieuwesteeg and Councillor Strange Puck Drop at 2023 Women’s Canada vs. Finland Game [photo shown] •Also attended by Councillor Patel Komedy for Kidney’s [photo shown] •Also attended by Councillors Nieuwesteeg and Patel Easter Egg Hunt- Firemen’s Park [photo shown] •Also attended by Councillors Baldinelli, Pietrangelo, Patel and Nieuwesteeg Consul General of India to Toronto Visit [photo shown] •Also attended by Councillor Patel Chair Bradley’s State of the Region Address [photo shown] •Also attended by Councillor Lococo, Councillor Nieuwesteeg and Councillor Patel Vishu Mahotsavam Greetings [photo shown] •Also attended by Councillor Patel GUS Community Mixer [photo shown] •Also attended by Councillors Strange, Baldinelli, Thomson, Nieuwesteeg, Lococo and Patel Time to Shine Formal [photo shown] •Also attended by Councillor Pietrangelo For the Needy, Not the Greedy Retirement Open House •Gary and Jill Taylor retiring after 25 years at the helm •Also attended by Councillor Nieuwesteeg Page 2 of 19 Page 15 of 398 Grand Openings & Business Happenings [photos for each shown] •Chubbies Jerk House Grand Opening oAlso attended by Councillors Nieuwesteeg, Pietrangelo and Thomson •Cutie’s Sodapop Shop Grand Opening/ 1 Year Anniversary oAlso attended by Councillors Nieuwesteeg, Pietrangelo and Thomson •Weinlokal 1 Year Anniversary Celebration oAlso attended by Councillors Baldinelli, Patel and Nieuwesteeg •Rajdhani Sweets & Restaurant oAlso attended by Councillors Baldinelli, Patel and Nieuwesteeg •Grand Opening of DollarTree oAlso attended by Councillor Thomson, Patel, Nieuwesteeg, and Lococo c) The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 9, 2023. d) Motion passed regarding Mayor Diodati's absence at the next Council meeting on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023. Moved by Councillor Wayne Campbell Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel THAT Council appoint Councillor Victor Pietrangelo as Acting Chair at the next scheduled Council meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Mayor Diodati's absence. Carried Unanimously 6. DEPUTATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 6.1. Niagara Parks Commission Niagara Parks Commission Chair, April Jeffs and CEO, David Adames updated Council with a presentation regarding Niagara Parks' projects and initiatives. Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg suggested that the Niagara Parks Commission consider offering some activities for seniors as June is "National Seniors Month." Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange THAT Council receive the presentation by David Adames and April Jeffs for information. Carried Unanimously 6.2. Moose Hide Campaign (This presentation was pulled as the presenters had other commitments, due to time delay of meeting) The co-founders of the Moose Hide Campaign, raised awareness around issues of reconciliation and violence against women and girls. David Stevenson, Moose Hide Campaign CEO, attended virtually and shared an impactful presentation as to how Canadians can get involved to stop gender- Page 3 of 19 Page 16 of 398 based violence and how to participate in the Moose Hide Campaign as part of reconciliation. 6.3. Appointment Request - AMD for Hope Julio Batres-Gavidia, President, Rotary Club of St. Catharines South, along with Victoria Biliak, President of AMD for Hope, from the Ukrainian Community represented by AMD for Hope presented at the April 18 2023 Council meeting. The purpose of this presentation was to express gratitude to the Niagara Falls community for their outstanding support towards humanitarian efforts. AMD for Hope is an organization that has been working tirelessly to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Moved by Councillor Mike Strange Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg THAT Council support the request to ask residents for donations for Ukraine by contributing to the "AMD for Hope" event on Wednesday, April 19, 2023; AND FURTHERMORE, THAT a donation box be placed at City Hall in the lobby to accept donations. Carried Unanimously 6.4. Moved to Item #7.1 at 6:49 PM. FIR-2023-02 (came back to this item at 9:25 PM) Camp Molly Niagara Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo THAT Council receive and file report FIR-2023-02, in support of Camp Molly. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Wayne Campbell was absent). 7. PLANNING MATTERS 7.1. PBD-2023-20 AM-2022-031, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment 7085 Morrison Street (Optimist Club) Proposal: Convert the existing Optimist Club building for commercial uses and construct a separate building for commercial uses Applicant: River Realty Development (1976) Inc. The Public meeting commenced at 6:49 PM. Alexa Cooper, Planner 2, provided an overview of the report PBD-2023-20. Lori McLellan, of 7058 Optimist Lane, over zoom, spoke in opposition of the application citing siteline issues, re: backing onto a strip mall with garbage containers vs a beautiful green space; also requested that a taller fence be erected so as to provide privacy; requested that the garbage containers be Page 4 of 19 Page 17 of 398 contained so a to avoid a rat infestation; also cited traffic concerns asking if city has performed a traffic survey. Pam/Bruno Carrera, of 7042 Optimist Lane, over Zoom spoke in opposition of the application citing fence, rats and greenspace issues. Frank De Luca, of 4341 Kilman Crescent, in Chambers, spoke supporting the development, stating that it is a good example of infilling. Rocky Vacca, Partner, Sullivan Mahoney, spoke supporting the application and responded to the questions asked of Council and residents, upon consultation with the applicant, River Realty Development Inc. The Public meeting was closed at 7:21 PM. Moved by Councillor Mike Strange Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg That Council approve the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment as detailed in this report to permit the conversion of the existing Optimist Club building for commercial use and to permit the construction of a separate building for commercial uses, subject to the regulations and recommendations outlined in this report; AND FURTHERMORE, THAT Council approve the inclusion of twelve (12) additional trees and provide for the removal of one of the garbage bins; AND FURTHERMORE, that residents be included in the site plan process which will include discussions about the living wall and the height of the trees. Carried Unanimously 7.2. PBD-2023-22 AM-2022-029, Zoning By-law Amendment 6633 McLeod Road Proposal: 18 stacked townhouse units within one four storey building. Applicant: Stefan Boncore Agent: Greg Hynde (Urban Environments) The Public meeting commenced at 7:23 PM. Scott Turnbull, Planner 1, provided an overview of the report PBD -2023-22. Frank De Luca, of 4341 Kilman Crescent, spoke in support of the application, stating that it is is a good example of infilling and intensification. J. Corrigan, c/o 786 Hamdani Ltd, of 6683 McLeod Road, spoke in opposition of the application citing concerns of separation between properties, looking to prevent previous issues with snow, rain...... Greg Hynde, agent from Urban Environments, spoke in support of the application and represented the Boncore family. Page 5 of 19 Page 18 of 398 Scott, Architect from Matthew Schmid Architecture presented to Council. The Public meeting closed at 7:52 PM. Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel 1. That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment to rezone the property to a site specific Residential Low Density Grouped Multiple Dwelling (R4) zone as detailed in this report to permit eighteen (18) stacked townhouse units within one (1) four-storey building on the subject lands, subject to the regulations outlined in this report, and conditional on the applicant registering an easement across 6633 McLeod Road and 6645 McLeod Road to facilitate the proposed shared driveway. 2. That the amending zoning by-law include a Holding (H) provision to require the submission of a landscape and tree survey plan to the satisfaction of the City and a shared driveway be established through a consent application; AND, 3. That Council direct staff to allow the neighbours to be a part of the site plan process. Carried Unanimously 7.3 . PBD-2023-24 AM-2022-012, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application 5602 and 5592 Robinson Street and Part of 6158 Allendale Avenue Proposal: To permit the development of a 77 storey building (at a height of 245 metres) with 962 residential dwelling units and 516 square metres of commercial floor area Applicant: Fudzi International Group (c/o Pawel Fugiel) Agent: Bousfields Inc. (c/o David Falleta) The Public meeting commenced at 7:52 PM. Julie Hannah, Planner 2, provided an overview of the report PBD-2023-24. Aras Reisi, provided comments opposing the application citing parking and height issues. Councillor Wayne Campbell left the meeting at 8:55 PM. Rocky Vacca, Partner, Sullivan-Mohoney, spoke on behalf of the applicant, supporting the application. David Falletta, from Bousfields Inc, spoke as the agent and addressed Council, staff and resident concerns. Page 6 of 19 Page 19 of 398 Steve Mauro, from Chamberlain Architects, presented the proposal to Council. The Public meeting was closed at 9:22 PM. Moved by Councillor Mike Strange Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson 1.That Council approve the Official Plan amendment as detailed in this report to permit a 77 storey building (at a height of 245 metres) with 962 residential dwelling units above grade and abutting Allendale Avenue at grade; and, a minimum of 516 square metres of commercial floor area front Robinson Street at grade, subject to: •The maximum building height of 245 metres or 77 storeys, whichever is lessor; •The maximum podium height being 20 metres in height; •That step-backs be considered through the site plan process above the 30th floor. The location of step-backs, if feasible, are to be determined through the refinement of the building architecture to incorporate necessary wind mitigation measures and conform to the City's Tourism Policy Review Implementation Handbook and Official Plan design policies to the satisfaction of the City's General Manager of Planning, Building, and Development, and as such is an item required prior to the lifting of the Holding (H) provision; •That the exterior side yard setback and front yard depth setback of the tower be a minimum 10 metres, or greater as required to implement the recommendations of the revised Pedestrian Wind Assessment, as approved by the Niagara Region and City; •That a residential parking rate of 0.74 parking space per dwelling unit, 5 car share parking spaces, 1 bicycle parking space per dwelling unit, and the distribution of 10 - ride transit passes to the occupants of each unit; •That 300 off-site parking spaces be provided on Ontario Hydro lands; •That the amending zoning by-law require a Holding (H) provision to be applied for the following items: a Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment, Record of Site Condition and an updated Pedestrian Wind Assessment to the satisfaction of the Niagara Region and City; an updated Shadow Study to the satisfaction of the City limiting shadow impacts for residential designated properties within two blocks of the proposed development to an 1 hour or less; an updated Traffic Impact Study to the satisfaction of the City; to ensure the refinement of building architecture to incorporate necessary wind mitigation measures and a revised roof feature that provides a distinct terminus to the building and conformity to the City's Tourism Policy Review Implementation Handbook and Official Plan design policies to the satisfaction of the City's General Manager of Planning, Building, and Development; and, the inclusion of archaeological, noise, and traffic volume (regarding operational constraints at Ferry Street and Allendale Avenue/Stanley Avenue), and parking restriction warning clauses in site plan and condominium agreements. 2. That Council approve the requested Zoning By-law amendment, subject to the following regulations: Page 7 of 19 Page 20 of 398 (a) permitting dwelling units on the ground floor at grade abutting Allendale Avenue with no percentage of floor area requirement for residential uses above the ground floor; (b) requiring a minimum of 516 square metres of commercial floor area for non - residential tourist commercial uses for the frontage abutting Robinson Street; (c) deem Robinson Street to be the front lot line for the purposes of the amending by- law; (d) maximum lot coverage of 100%; (e) maximum building height of 245 metres or 77 storeys, whichever is the lesser with a maximum podium height of 20 metres and a maximum roof feature height of 9 metres; (f) residential parking rate of 0.74 parking space per dwelling unit, 5 car share parking spaces, 1 bicycle parking space per dwelling unit, and the distribution of 10- ride transit passes to the occupants of each unit; g) That 300 off-site parking spaces be provided on Hydro One Networks Lands; (h) minimum indoor amenity area be provided at a ratio of 1.6 square metres per dwelling unit; (i) minimum outdoor amenity area be provided at a ratio of 10.8 square metres per dwelling unit including balconies; (j) minimum rear yard setback of 0 metres (at-grade); (k) minimum exterior yard setback of 0 metres (at-grade); (l) minimum front yard depth of 0 metres (at-grade); (m) all the land be deemed as one parcel for the purposes of the by-law; and, (n) a Holding (H) provision is to be applied for the following items: a Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment, Record of Site Condition and an updated Pedestrian Wind Assessment to the satisfaction of the Niagara Region and City; an updated Shadow Study to the satisfaction of the City limiting shadow impacts for residential designated properties within two blocks of the proposed development to an 1 hour or less; an updated Traffic Impact Study to the satisfaction of the City; to ensure the refinement of building architecture to incorporate necessary wind mitigation measures and a revised roof feature that provides a distinct terminus to the building and conformity to the City's Tourism Policy Review Implementation Handbook and Official Plan design policies to the satisfaction of the City's General Manager of Planning, Building, and Development; and, the inclusion of archaeological, noise, traffic volume (regarding operational constraints at Ferry Street and Allendale Avenue/Stanley Avenue), and parking restriction warnin g clauses in site plan and condominium agreements. 3. That Council remove the property known as 5602 Robinson Street from the Municipal Registrar of listed properties. 4. That Council require the owner to implement 20 moderately affordable units (households making up to $80,000 per year), provide cash in lieu for 50 trees and incorporate green building initiatives and finishes such as green storm-water management, high efficiency HVAC, plumbing, electric systems, green building materials and finishes, etc. Page 8 of 19 Page 21 of 398 Ayes: Mayor Jim Diodati, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Mike Strange, Councillor Wayne Thomson, Councillor Tony Baldinelli, Councillor Mona Patel, and Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg Nays: Councillor Lori Lococo CARRIED (Councillor Lococo was opposed and Councillor Campbell was absent from vote). 7-1 on a recorded vote 8. REPORTS 8.1. MW-2023-09 AMO-LAS Private Water and Sewer Service Line Warranty Program Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange 1. That Report MW-2023-09 regarding the private water and sewer service line warranty program offered by AMO-LAS be received for information; and further, 2. That Council authorize the General Manager of Municipal Works/City Engineer to enter into an agreement with Service Line Warranties of Canada, Inc., attached as Appendix A to Report MW -2023-09, to offer the private water and sewer service line warranty program to City of Niagara Falls residents. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Wayne Campbell was absent) 8.2. MW-2023-10 Fern Ave., Marieclaude Ave., and Jordan Ave. Watermain Replacements - Contract Award (2023-504-19) Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli 1. That Council award Contract 2023-504-19, Fern Ave., Marieclaude Ave., and Jordan Ave. Watermain Replacements, to the lowest compliant bidder, Cotton Inc., in the amount of $2,327,509.90 + HST. 2. That Council approve a 2023 capital budget amendment for this project (Fern Ave, Marieclaude Ave & Jordan Ave Watermain Replacements, W57-20) in the amount of $600,000, with $100,000 to be funded from the Water Capital Special Purpose Reserve and $500,000 to be funded from the Wastewater Capital Special Purpose Reserve. 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreements. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent) 8.3. MW-2023-11 Single Source Purchase Request - Parking Pay and Display Machines Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg Page 9 of 19 Page 22 of 398 That Council approve the single source purchase request of eighteen (18) parking pay and display machines from Cale Systems (Precise ParkLink) at an estimated cost of $162, 568 ($9,031 per unit). Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent) 8.4. PBD-2023-21 Industrial Land Conversion 5584 Fraser Street and other lands: Official Plan Amendment Initiation Report Addressed this report at 8:55 PM (in the middle of Item #7.3 discussion, to allow staff to leave and consult). Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange Council receive this report and direct staff to initiate the proposed amendment for the subject sites as outlined in this report. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent). 8.5. PBD-2023-23 Honourary Street Naming Policy Amendments and By-law Moved by Councillor Mike Strange Seconded by Councillor Tony Baldinelli That Council adopt the Honourary Street Naming By-law with the policy attached as Schedule “A” to the by-law. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent). 9. CONSENT AGENDA 9.1. L-2023-08 Permanently Close and Declare Surplus of Lands Cook's Mills Road Our File No. 2020-186 Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg 1. In the event that Council determines it is in the best interest of the public to do so, that a portion of Cook's Mills Road being Parts 2 to 5 inclusive, Plan 59R-17616 (the "Subject Lands"), which Plan is attached as Schedule "A", be permanently closed and declared surplus to the City's needs. 2. That Council authorize staff to obtain an appraisal to value the Subject Lands for potential sale. 3. That any sale of the Subject Lands be conditional upon the lands being merged in title with abutting lands. Page 10 of 19 Page 23 of 398 4. That the City Solicitor and Chief Administrative Officer, or their designate, is authorized to execute all documentation and take whatever steps necessary to carry out Recommendations 1, 2 and 3. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent) 9.2. L-2023-09 Encroachment Agreement with the City 4457 Ferguson Street - Partial Dwelling, Stairs and Enclosure Our File No. 2023-60 Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg 1. In the event that Council determines it is in the best interest of the public to do so, that the City enter into an Encroachment Agreement respecting the partial dwelling, stairs and enclosure onto Hickson Avenue with Chun Pin Chang and Tieng Huynh, the future owners of 4457 Ferguson Street (the "Subject Lands") in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 2. That Council approve an annual fee of $200.00 for the first year to be payable by the Encroaching owners to the City during the term of the Encroachment Agreement. 3. That the City Solicitor and Chief Administrative Officer, or their designate, are authorized to execute the required Encroachment Agreement. 4. That the City Solicitor is authorized to register the Encroachment Agreement on title to 4457 Ferguson Street and the applicable parcel for the affected portion of Hickson Avenue in the Land Registry Office at the future owners' expense. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent). 10. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 10.1. Flag-Raising Request - Polish National Flag - Constitution Day The Polish National Union of Canada is requesting the City of Niagara Falls to hold a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 to bring awareness in our community and officially celebrate Poland's "Constitution Day." 10.2. Flag-Raising and Resolution Request - International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia The attached correspondence is a request for the City of Niagara Falls' Council to approve a flag-raising on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 for "International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia" by raising the rainbow flag; and, furthermore, to adopt a resolution to recognize this day by the municipal council. 10.3. Flag-Raising Request - Haitian Day Ambassador of Haiti is requesting a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall on Thursday, May 18, 2023 and a Falls Illumination that evening with the colours of Haiti (red and blue) to commemorate this celebrated day. Page 11 of 19 Page 24 of 398 10.4. Proclamation Request - National Public Works Week On behalf of the many women and men employed to serve the community in the Municipal Works Division, our General Manager of Municipal Works, Erik Nickel, is kindly requesting the City of Niagara Falls proclaim May 21-27, 2023 as National Public Works Week. 10.5. Proclamation Request - International Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day The attached correspondence is a request for Niagara Falls to proclaim Saturday, October 7, 2023 as "International Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day" and to light up the arches on Queen Street. The Light Up Teal Illumination will bring light and awareness to those who suffer from Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) and other facial pain disorders. (**Carey has sent a response to inform of Downtown BIA being disbanded and that it is currently in a transition period....) 10.6. Proclamation Request - Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day (Can Hep Day) On behalf of the Hepatitis C Care Clinic at the Niagara Health System, Karen Usick is requesting Council to support the campaign by proclaiming Thursday, May 11, 2023 as Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day. 10.7. Proclamation Request - 2023 The Longest Day of SMILES Operations Smile Canada is requesting the Niagara Falls City Council to proclaim Sunday, June 18th, 2023 as "The Longest Day of SMILES" in Niagara Falls. 10.8. National Deafblind Awareness Month - June 2023 - Request for City to show support June is National Deafblind Awareness Month. CNIB's Deafblind Community Services is requesting the City to allow them to "yarn-bomb" City Hall, by wrapping some trees in knitted and crocheted squares for the month of June to show support to this community. (Pictures of displays in Hamilton are attached from last year). 10.9. Memo from Planning Regarding: PLC-2023-001, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control Block 98, Registered Plan 59M-484, 7458, 7462, 7466, 7470 Jonathan Drive 10.10. Proclamation and Flag-lowering Request - National Day of Mourning The Niagara Regional Labour Council are requesting that City Council approve a proclamation with respect to the "National Day of Mourning" and that all flags be flown at half-mast at City Hall on Friday, April 28, 2023. Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg Page 12 of 19 Page 25 of 398 THAT Council approve Item #10.1 through to and including Item #10.10. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent). 11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 11.1. Memo to Council - Regional Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Condition Concerns Attached is a memo from Erik Nickel, General Manager of Municipal Works, in regards to the direction given to staff at the February 28, 2023 Council meeting. 11.2. Correspondence from resident, Brian Abfal - Municipal Election - Candidate Campaigns Resident wishes to address Council with a few concerns regarding candidates' campaigns during the municipal election. 11.3. Niagara Region Correspondence Attached is correspondence sent from the Niagara Region regarding the following matters: 1. Niagara Region Report - PDS 7-2023 - Niagara Falls 2018 Waterfront Investment Program Grant Extension 2. Niagara Region Report - WMPSC-C 5-2023 - Illegal Dumping 2022 Year End Summary and Updates 3. Regional Report#: PDS 6-2023 - 2022 Niagara Region Employment Inventory Results 11.4. Memo - 2023 Niagara Falls Canada Day Celebrations Attached is a memo regarding the City of Niagara Falls Canada Day Celebrations for 2023. Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel THAT Council receive and file for information; THAT Council request that staff consider the option of unveiling the Children's Memorial Garden at the same time as the Canada Day celebration; THAT staff consider various parking options to address the volume; THAT Council direct staff to have some activities available for all, including those with accessibility issues; THAT the Niagara Regional Police be invited to attend; AND THAT staff consider the option of a smaller version of the parade along the Hawlage Trail for future events. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent). 11.5. Correspondence from Steven Soos - Social Issues Effecting Niagara Falls Page 13 of 19 Page 26 of 398 Steven Soos is asking Council to consider the attached proposed resolution. Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Lori Lococo THAT Council direct staff to review the resolution and to come back to Council with a more condensed version that could be supported by staff. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent). 11.6. Correspondence from resident Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange THAT Council receive and file Items #11.1, #11.2, #11.3 and #11.6. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent) 12. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 12.1. Councillor Nieuwesteeg left the meeting at 9:06 PM and returned at 9:10 PM. Association of Ontario Road Supervisors Attached is correspondence from the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors regarding the announcement of a proposed fee by Enbridge Gas. Recommendation: That Council support the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) motion by passing the template motion thus informing Enbridge Gas and other Provincial policymakers of the City's objection during their time of industry consultation. Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg That Council support the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) motion by passing the template motion thus informing Enbridge Gas and other Provincial policymakers of the City's objection during their time of industry consultation. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent) 12.2. Noise By-law Exemption - Wedding - Sunday, August 6, 2023 Resident, Luka Vujic, is requesting a noise by-law exemption on Sunday, August 6, 2023 to allow for outdoor music from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM at 7068 Coach Drive for an outdoor wedding (approximate number of guests: 40). Recommendation: That Council approve the extension of the Noise By-law on Sunday, August 6, 2023 to allow for outdoor music from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM at 7068 Coach Drive for an outdoor wedding. Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg Page 14 of 19 Page 27 of 398 That Council approve the extension of the Noise By-law on Sunday, August 6, 2023 to allow for outdoor music from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM at 7068 Coach Drive for an outdoor wedding. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent). 12.3. Noise By-law Exemption - Chippawa Slo-Pitch Tournament and Street Dance - 2023 The Chippawa Volunteer Firefighter's Association (CVFA) will be hosting the Annual SPN Slo-Pitch Tournament and Street Dance. As part of the event, the CVFA has hired a number of bands to play at the street dance. The CVFA is requesting Council to approve an extension of the Noise By-law to 11:30 pm for this event on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Recommendation: That Council approve an extension of the Noise By-law to 11:30 PM for the Annual SPN Slo-Pitch Tournament and Street Dance to be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg That Council approve an extension of the Noise By-law to 11:30 PM for the Annual SPN Slo-Pitch Tournament and Street Dance to be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent). 12.4. Noise By-law extension for Niagara Falls Exchange & Niagara Falls History Museum Attached is a memo requesting Council to approve a noise by-law extension for the Niagara Falls Exchange and the Niagara Falls History Museum. Recommendation: That Council approve the amendment to Schedule 4 in By - law No. 2004-105 as amended by: By-laws 2005-73, 2007-28 and 2014-155 to extend the Noise By-law to 11:00 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 5810 Ferry Street and 5943 Sylvia Place both known as Niagara Falls History Museum and Niagara Falls Exchange. Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg That Council approve the amendment to Schedule 4 in By-law No. 2004-105 as amended by: By-laws 2005-73, 2007-28 and 2014-155 to extend the Noise By-law to 11:00 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 5810 Ferry Street and 5943 Sylvia Place both known as Niagara Falls History Museum and Niagara Falls Exchange. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Wayne Campbell was absent). 13. RATIFICATION OF IN-CAMERA a) Ratification of In-Camera Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Page 15 of 19 Page 28 of 398 Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange THAT direction to staff be given on options of declaring some city buildings as surplus and THAT staff be directed to report back to Council on the matter; AND THAT there be direction to staff regarding the collective bargaining process. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from vote). 14. NOTICE OF MOTION/NEW BUSINESS a) Motion to Waive Procedural By-law Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel THAT Council waive the procedural by-law to allow for new business items to be brought forward for discussion. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent). b) Period Promise Campaign Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel THAT Council direct staff to connect with the program coordinator of Period Promise (United Way initiative that addresses period poverty by providing free period products in facilities across the region), so that the City may support this initiative in the month of May. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent). c) Fee Waiver Application - Crazy Macaws Bike Night Moved by Councillor Lori Lococo Seconded by Councillor Wayne Thomson THAT Council direct staff to accept the fee waiver application for Crazy Macaws Bike Night and to allow it to be reviewed by Council at the May 9th, 2023 Council meeting. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent). d) Vacation Rental Units Direction to staff: Councillor Lococo requests staff to investigate if AirBNB's and similar apps can have their illegal listings removed. e) Notice of Motion - Walker Brothers Quarry Expansion Moved by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel Page 16 of 19 Page 29 of 398 THAT staff be asked to initiate a community focus group comprised of concerned residents, City Staff, and representatives from Walker Industries to address the key issues with the quarry application to ensure transparency, input, communication and consensus. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent). f) Upper's Quarry Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Mike Strange THAT Council direct staff to provide an update as to whether a peer review was received regarding Upper's Quarry and if so, that the first findings be released. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent). g) Advisory Committees of Council Direction to Staff: Back at a Council meeting in November 2022, there was direction to staff to have staff investigate the possibility of adding additional committees, such as: Cemetery Committee, Safety Committee and Hospice Committee). Council requests that this direction be followed up and further discussed. h) Fencing/Screening at Construction Sites Direction to staff: That staff be directed to investigate the use of proper fencing or nylon screening at construction sites. i) Marijuana Sites in Niagara Falls Direction to Staff: That Staff provide an update to Council regarding the City's access to federally-licensed marijuana sites and if they have to adhere to our municipal by-laws. j) Coyotes - North-end of Niagara Falls Direction to Staff - that Staff be asked to review our current by-laws regarding feeding animals in an effort to educate the public in hopes of reducing the occurrence of coyotes in the north-end of Niagara Falls. k) Notice of Motion - Reduction of speed in residential areas Direction to Staff: THAT this matter be referred to staff to look into reducing the speed limit from 50 km/hour to 40 km/hour on residential streets in Niagara Falls and to bring a report back to Council showing the implications of this proposed change. 15. BY-LAWS 2023- 030. A by-law to amend By-law No. 2021-24, being a by-law to prohibit or regulate the placing or erecting of signs, notices and advertising devices on public and private property within the City of Niagara Falls. (SBA-2022-001) Page 17 of 19 Page 30 of 398 2023- 031. A by-law to designate Block 98, Registered Plan 59M-484, not to be part-lot control (PLC-2023-001). 2023- 032. A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the lands for a Vacation Rental Unit (AM-2022-019). 2023- 033. A by-law to establish an Honourary Street Name Policy to provide an alternative means to recognize prominent people within the City of Niagara Falls. 2023- 034. A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Stop Signs at Intersections) 2023- 035. A by-law to declare PIN 64263-0052 (LT), Part Unopened Road Allowance between Township Lot 206 & 207, Stamford, Part 8, 59R-4705, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, as surplus. 2023- 036. A by-law to permanently close part of a highway. 2023- 037. A by-law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 147 to the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan and to repeal By-law 2023-023. 2023- 038. A by-law to amend By-law 2004-105, being a by-law to prohibit and regulate noise in the City of Niagara Falls. 2023- 039. A by-law to amend the by-law to provide for citizen appointments to certain Committees, Boards and Commissions. 2023- 040. A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 18th day of April, 2023. Moved by Councillor Victor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg THAT the by-laws be read a first, second and third time and passed. Carried (Councillor Lococo was opposed to by-law 2023-030 and to by- law 2023-037 and Councillor Campbell was absent from the vote). 16. ADJOURNMENT a) Adjournment Moved by Councillor Wayne Thomson Seconded by Councillor Mona Patel THAT Council adjourn the meeting at 10:05 PM. Carried Unanimously (Councillor Campbell was absent from the vote). Mayor Page 18 of 19 Page 31 of 398 City Clerk Page 19 of 19 Page 32 of 398 The Niagara Falls Shadow Council A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization "Taking gaming to epic level" Lady Justice Do not redact the contents of this document This document can be freely distributed #05-08-2023-02 Monday, May 08, 2023 Moose Hide Campaign Council, These are comments to be attached to the 05/09/2023 Council Meeting Agenda Item #6.1. Council, I think raising awareness around issues of reconciliation and violence against women and girls is a noble cause and fully support the effort. I hope individually and collectively as our council, you feel the same way. Thank you. Joedy Burdett Game Master of the Niagara Falls Shadow Council Qualified Ontario Independent Designer (BCIN 38837) Building Services, Plumbing-All Buildings, Small Buildings Owner Niagara Tinting Multiple property owner within the Niagara Falls Downtown Core 12th in line for ascension to The Niagara Falls City Council. 4480 Bridge Street, Niagara Falls, L2E 2R7 (905) 353 8468 Niagara Falls Shadow Council.ca (TNFSC.ca) The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization (BIN 1000515774). The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is not associated with The City of Niagara Falls Page 33 of 398 , _.,M =,>ozmm._.m_0m_~_ zo.m__mu_m._mmm_z._u~_._oumw;o._on_mnmm.v_._mn_m_cmEw.__n_ ¢ N @W?__._§@m@%§W~_%r,wuju \:____£.=_._=.%,.Page 34 of 398 The Niagara Falls Shadow Council A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization "Taking gaming to epic level" Lady Justice Do not redact the contents of this document This document can be freely distributed #05-08-2023-03 Monday, May 08, 2023 Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza These are comments to be attached to the 05/09/2023 Council Meeting Agenda Item #6.2. Council, It is recommended to accept the invitation and approve the exemption to the City's Noise By Law. Thank you. Joedy Burdett Game Master of the Niagara Falls Shadow Council Qualified Ontario Independent Designer (BCIN 38837) Building Services, Plumbing-All Buildings, Small Buildings Owner Niagara Tinting Multiple property owner within the Niagara Falls Downtown Core 12th in line for ascension to The Niagara Falls City Council. 4480 Bridge Street, Niagara Falls, L2E 2R7 (905) 353 8468 Niagara Falls Shadow Council.ca (TNFSC.ca) The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization (BIN 1000515774). The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is not associated with The City of Niagara Falls Page 35 of 398 Mountainview LemonAID Day for FACS Niagara Page 36 of 398 Hello! I’m Caroline Polgrabia I am the President of the FACS Niagara Foundation Board of Trustees and I’m excited to share some information about our LemonAID initiative to support young people in Niagara -on- the-Lake and across Niagara. 2Page 37 of 398 Kids Helping Kids ●Mountainview LemonAID Day is a community driven event, encouraging kids to help kids by raising funds to send children to summer camp. ●On Saturday, June 10, teams of kids will set up lemonade stands across Niagara to ask for donations. . 3Page 38 of 398 “There are so many children in our community who deserve an opportunity to be with friends, connect with nature, and make lasting childhood memories. 4 Mark Basciano President of Mountainview Building Group Page 39 of 398 $85,000 Raised in 2022 to send local children to summer camp 5 More than Page 40 of 398 In 2022 6Page 41 of 398 One Hundred Stands Across Niagara Each team will receive everything needed to run a LemonAID stand! -LemonAID Stand & Banner -4 T-shirts & hats -Lemonade Concentrate -Pitchers -100 cups and stickers & more! 7Page 42 of 398 100% of proceeds go towards sending local children and youth to summer camp. 8Page 43 of 398 9 More Info facsniagarafoundation.org 905.937.7731 Page 44 of 398 Help Make Summer a Little Sweeter for Everyone! 10Page 45 of 398 11 Thank You! Questions?Page 46 of 398 The Niagara Falls Shadow Council A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization "Taking gaming to epic level" Lady Justice Do not redact the contents of this document This document can be freely distributed #05-08-2023-03 Monday, May 08, 2023 Family and Children's Services (FACS) Niagara Foundation These are comments to be attached to the 05/09/2023 Council Meeting Agenda Item #6.3. Council, Sending vulnerable children in the community to summer camp is a noble cause. It is recommended to approve the proclamation. Thank you. Joedy Burdett Game Master of the Niagara Falls Shadow Council Qualified Ontario Independent Designer (BCIN 38837) Building Services, Plumbing-All Buildings, Small Buildings Owner Niagara Tinting Multiple property owner within the Niagara Falls Downtown Core 12th in line for ascension to The Niagara Falls City Council. 4480 Bridge Street, Niagara Falls, L2E 2R7 (905) 353 8468 Niagara Falls Shadow Council.ca (TNFSC.ca) The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization (BIN 1000515774). The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is not associated with The City of Niagara Falls Page 47 of 398 R&C-2023-06 Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: May 9, 2023 Title: Tennis Dome Partnership with the Tennis Clubs of Canada Recommendation(s) That Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the license agreement with the Tennis Clubs of Canada that is to the satisfaction of the City's Solicitor. Executive Summary City Council received a memo regarding the partnership opportunity with the Tennis Clubs of Canada at their January 17, 2023 meeting. The City of Niagara Falls was approached by the Tennis Clubs of Canada (TCC) to partner on an air inflated tennis dome. The John N. Allan Park tennis courts were identified as an ideal location for this seasonal partnership opportunity. The Niagara Region population is 484,000 and growing. Tennis Canada suggests 1 indoor tennis court per 10,000 people. The Niagara Region currently only has 10 indoor tennis courts, none of which are in Niagara Falls. Background Tennis, pickleball and cricket are activities that are increasing in popularity in Niagara and we continue to see demand for additional time. The tennis dome increases available hours for these activities during the winter months. Participation in these sports positively contributes to physical, mental and social well-being. Public Consultation Process Staff completed a public consultation process for this project in March 2023. Compiled below is an overview of the communication and engagement City staff provided for the tennis dome project. Let’s Talk Niagara Project Page The John N. Allan Tennis Dome public information page was published on March 15, 2023. https://letstalk.niagarafalls.ca/tennis-dome During the 5 week timeframe, there were: Page 1 of 6 Page 48 of 398 • Engaged Participants: 7 o This represents participants that submitted a comment to the project team. • Informed Participants: 111 o This represents participants that took the time to view more information on the page, including viewing the concept images. • Aware Participants: 577 o This represents participants that visited the page and didn’t click on the images or register to submit questions. Resident Postcards Postcards with the project details, timelines and concept images were created and mailed to residents within 150m of the site. A total of 235 postcards were sent with contact details and a QR code to provide comments to the project team. City of Niagara Falls Website The tennis dome project had an icon on the homepage that was a direct link to the Let’s Talk project page. The icon on the homepage ran from March 15 until March 27, 2023. Niagara Falls Review There was an article published in the Niagara Falls Review on March 17, 2023 describing the project in detail and directing the public to the Let’s Talk page to provide comments. Summary of Comments Received There were a total of 27 comments received by staff. The breakdown of the comments were: • 9 responses in favour of the project, liked the idea of an indoor dome and the additional revenue. • 11 responses were not in favour of the project. The majority of the comments were from people that are unhappy that the courts are currently free and would now have a user fee during the winter months. • 7 of the comments were questions about the cost and income level this is geared towards. In addition, there were a number of Facebook page conversations online that had a mixture of comments. The comments were split between those in favour of the project and the ability to play indoors during the winter months and those unhappy that the courts won’t be free of charge during the winter months. Page 2 of 6 Page 49 of 398 In response to the comments about court accessibility throughout the winter months, the City will keep the nets up at AG Bridge Park (6706 Culp St) and also look at other locations to provide access in other parts of the City. Recreation Committee Adam Seigel from the TCC presented the project partnership opportunity to the Recreation Committee on September 20, 2022. The Committee supported the project. IT WAS MOVED BY Councillor Mike Strange, seconded by Aniko Bzdyl, that the Recreation Committee recommends moving forward with the proposal. Motion Carried Analysis The TCC has over 40 years of experience in partnering with municipalities to provide indoor tennis for its residents. The opportunity to partner with the TCC has been reviewed by staff and there are many positives to such an endeavor: • No cost to the City for the infrastructure required for the dome installation, operation & maintenance. • Provides year-round opportunities for tennis, pickleball and cricket. • Extends the life of the existing courts by covering them from the winter elements. • A rent is charged by the City of Niagara Falls for each year, increasing revenue City staff have met with the TCC a number of times and has visited one of their sites in Milton, Ontario. The annual schedule would be to install the dome on October 1st so that the courts can be used all winter and the dome would be taken down on April 30th to allow residents free access during the spring and summer months. Financial Implications/Budget Impact The entire cost of the air inflated dome is the responsibility of the TCC. This includes the dome purchase, installation and removal each year, mechanical equipment, washrooms and staffing resources to operate. The City will generate new revenue for this project on a yearly basis. The first year of the agreement will see $10,000 in new revenue and an additional 3% each year thereafter. There are a few upgrades that would be required of the City that benefit all users of the park; asphalt the existing stone parking lot (48 spaces estimated $250,000) and add parking lot lighting. The cost and specifications for this work are currently being reviewed. The City will be responsible for snow removal in the parking lot similar to other recreational facilities. List of Attachments CNF_TennisDome-Postcard_8.5x5.5-v2 Page 3 of 6 Page 50 of 398 Written by: Rob McDonald, Manager of Arenas & Customer Service Submitted by: Status: Kathy Moldenhauer, General Manager of Recreation, Culture & Facilities Approved - 02 May 2023 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 03 May 2023 Page 4 of 6 Page 51 of 398 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS Recreation, Culture & Facilities Department 5152 Thorold Stone Road Niagara Falls, ON Canada L2E 0A2 JOHN N. ALLAN PARK TENNIS DOME PROJECT This communication is going out to neighbouring residents to inform you of an exciting partnership between the City of Niagara Falls and the Tennis Clubs of Canada to construct a dome for winter use for tennis, pickleball, cricket etc., over the courts at John N. Allan Park.Page 5 of 6Page 52 of 398 JOHN N. ALLAN PARK TENNIS DOME PROJECT The City of Niagara Falls and Tennis Clubs of Canada (TCC) are partnering to construct an air-inflated dome during the fall & winter each year to allow residents the opportunity to play indoor tennis, pickleball, cricket etc. The existing courts will be available to residents free of charge during the spring & summer and then converted to indoor use on October 1st of each year. The tennis dome will be managed by TCC. Memberships and bookings will be priced at an affordable rate, discounted for residents. TCC also offers a wide range of programs, camps and tournaments for players of all ages that would require a registration fee. For residents who enjoy utilizing outdoor tennis courts in the winter, the courts at AG Bridge Park (6706 Culp Street) will be available for use free of charge year-round. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Rob McDonald Manager of Arenas & Athletic Fields rmcdonald@niagarafalls.ca Question and comments will be received until March 17, 2023 FOR MORE INFO:Page 6 of 6Page 53 of 398 TO CREATE TENNIS PLAYERS FOR LIFE. TO CREATE TENNIS PLAYERS FOR LIFE. TO CREATE PLAYERS FOR LIFE. TO CREATE TENNIS PLAYERS FOR LIFE. TO CREATE TENNIS PLAYERS FOR LIFE. TO CREATE TENNIS PLAYERS FOR LIFE. TO NIAGARA FALLS INDOOR TENNIS NIAGARA FALLS A LOVE FOR TENNIS AND SERVING THE COMMUNITY Page 54 of 398 //02 OVERVIEW • Who we are – Tennis Clubs of Canada • Why Tennis? • The need for Indoor Tennis in the Niagara Region • The Project/Vision • Proposal for Niagara Falls Page 55 of 398 //03 • Tennis Clubs of Canada (www.tennisclubs.ca) has over 40 years of experience in partnering with municipalities to provide indoor tennis for its residents. • Successfully operate 6 indoor facilities: 5 seasonal and 1 year-round. • 5 new facilities are set to open in the fall of 2023. 6 additional facilities are currently in the development phase. • Provides a wide range of high-quality programs including round robins, house leagues, interclub competitions, lessons, camps and tournaments. • Emphasis on accessibility and affordability – offer something for everyone. • Recognizing our extensive experience in developing and operating indoor tennis facilities, Tennis Canada recruited us to act as a consultant on numerous recent projects. // WHO WE ARE Page 56 of 398 //04 VISION – TO CREATE TENNIS PLAYERS FOR LIFE. MISSION – TO GROW THE GAME OF TENNIS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. VALUES – PASSION, CUSTOMER SERVICE, A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS.Page 57 of 398 //05 • Tennis Clubs of Canada is commited to serving communities through: • Fundraisers and donations. • Free tennis lessons and events. • Employment and volunteer opportunities. • Financial assistance for qualified residents. • Support to community volunteer programs. • Support to local social service agencies. // SERVING THE COMMUNITY Page 58 of 398 //06 // BACK TO HIS BEGINNINGS MILOS RAONIC. • Canada’s greatest tennis player comes home! • Milos Raonic joins the ownership team of Tennis Clubs of Canada. • Trained at Blackmore for many years as a junior. • Reached # 3 in the world - highest ranked Canadian tennis player in history. • Committed to TCC’s objective of providing affordable and accessible facilities.Page 59 of 398 //07 250% GROWTH in frequent tennis players over the last 10 years. 300% GROWTH in U12 frequent tennis players over the last 10 years. WHY TENNIS?TENNIS IS GROWINGPage 60 of 398 z //08 // WHY TENNIS? HEALTH. • Tennis is a sport for life. Playing tennis positively contributes to physical, mental, and social well-being. • Tennis is one of the best forms of exercise to help improve cardiovascular health. • Tennis players have a 56% lower risk of dying of heart disease or a stroke. • Playing tennis extends one’s life expectancy by 9.7 years. • In order to receive the full benefits of tennis, it is an activity that needs to be played all year-round.ADDED YEARS OF LIFE VS. SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE Page 61 of 398 //09 THE PROBLEM. • Most courts are open to the elements – the community can only enjoy tennis and its benefits during the spring and summer. Page 62 of 398 NIAGARA FALLS//010 THE NEED. • The Niagara Region has a population of over 484,000 and is growing rapidly. • Currently, with only 10 indoor courts, the Niagara Region has only one indoor court for over 48,000 residents. • This number is significantly lower than Tennis Canada’s recommendation of 1 court per 10,000 residents. • Niagara Region needs more year-round tennis facilities. INDOOR TENNIS IN NIAGARA REGION Page 63 of 398 //011 THE PROJECT. • PROPOSAL: Cover the existing courts at John N. Allan Park, and/ or, another existing set of courts with an air inflated structure, enabling play on a year-round basis. • ADVANTAGES OF AIR SUPPORTED STRUCTURE VS. PERMANENT STRUCTURE: - Air supported structure is the most economical structure for an indoor multi-sport facility, allowing for an affordable and accessible model for the residents of the Niagara Region. - Compared with other building types, an air-supported structure will require fewer light fixtures per square foot of interior space to achieve the same light levels. - New insulation materials allow for savings of up to 50% on heat fuel costs. - Seasonal – reduced cost for residents, zero carbon footprint, and unobstructed views during the spring and summer months. • THE PROJECT WOULD SIGNIFCANTLY ADDRESS THE NEED FOR WINTER TENNIS IN THE CITY AND THE REGION.Page 64 of 398 //012 // HOW? THE VISION. • Add an indoor tennis facility inside an air supported structure in the City of Niagara Falls. • Cover the courts during the fall and winter months with an air supported structure - residents can enjoy indoor tennis and its benefits year-round. • Remove air supported structure during the spring and summer months - maintain affordable tennis and unobstructed views. • TCC would fund and operate the facility during the fall/winter season. .• As the winter tennis operator, we can aim to design and build a removable world-class tennis facility, that will provide the local residents the indoor tennis facility that they deserve.Page 65 of 398 //013 PARTNER- SHIP. • In addition to our robust relationship with Tennis Canada and the Ontario Tennis Association, we look forward to work with the Niagara Peninsula Tennis Community and BAC Tennis. • Proposing an agreement between the City of Niagara Falls and TCC for a fall/winter facility - Leveraging the John N. Allan Park courts, and/or the courts of your choice, to install a seasonal dome. • RELATIONSHIP: • The City of Niagara Falls owns the land and acts as a landlord - TCC would act as a tenant. • TCC would lease the courts from the City of Niagara Falls during the indoor season (Oct 1st – Apr 30th), over a contracted period of 20 years. • TCC would fund and operate the facility during the winter months. • WOULD THE CITY BE INTERESTED TO PARTNER ON THIS PROJECT AND BRING ITS RESIDENTS YEAR-ROUND TENNIS? WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?NIAGARA INDOOR TENNISPage 66 of 398 THANK YOU. // TENNIS CLUBS OF CANADA - SERVING THE COMMUNITY Page 67 of 398 The Niagara Falls Shadow Council A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization "Taking gaming to epic level" Lady Justice Do not redact the contents of this document This document can be freely distributed #05-09-2023-05 Monday, May 08, 2023 R&C-2023-06 Tennis Dome Partnership with the Tennis Clubs of Canada These are comments to be attached to the 05/09/2023 Council Meeting Agenda Item #6.4. Council, No cost to the City for the infrastructure required for the dome installation, operation & maintenance. The city is on a user fee kick so two for one, go for it. It is recommended to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the license agreement with the Tennis Clubs of Canada that is to the satisfaction of the City's Solicitor. Thank you. Joedy Burdett Game Master of the Niagara Falls Shadow Council Qualified Ontario Independent Designer (BCIN 38837) Building Services, Plumbing-All Buildings, Small Buildings Owner Niagara Tinting Multiple property owner within the Niagara Falls Downtown Core 12th in line for ascension to The Niagara Falls City Council. 4480 Bridge Street, Niagara Falls, L2E 2R7 (905) 353 8468 Niagara Falls Shadow Council.ca (TNFSC.ca) The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization (BIN 1000515774). The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is not associated with The City of Niagara Falls Page 68 of 398 PBD-2023-27 Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: May 9, 2023 Title: AM-2023-003, Zoning By-law Amendment 4078 Victoria Avenue Proposal: To permit 10 stacked townhouse (apartment) dwelling units that may be used as vacation rental units Applicant: Build Up Victoria Inc. (Priscilla Facey) Agent: NPG Planning Solutions (Mary Lou Tanner) Recommendation(s) 1. That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment to rezone the property to a site-specific Tourist Commercial zone to permit ten (10) stacked townhouse dwelling units that may be used as vacation rental units, subject to the regulations outlined in this report. 2. That the amending zoning by-law include a Holding (H) provision to require that a Development Agreement be entered into between the applicant and the City of Niagara Falls containing all noise mitigation and warning clauses to the satisfaction of the City and Niagara Region and archaeological warning clauses to the satisfaction of the Niagara Region and that all required road wide ning, and daylight triangles be dedicated to the City. Executive Summary Build Up Victoria Inc. has applied for a Zoning By -law amendment to permit the development of ten (10) stacked townhouse (apartment) dwelling units that may be used as vacation rental units. The amendment is recommended for the following reasons: • The proposal meets Provincial, Regional, and City policies as vacation rental units are a permitted use and the height, density, and placement of the units is appropriate for the abutting neighbourhood and will support the tourism economy; • If the proposed development is utilized for residential purposes, it will intensify land within the Built-Up Area and Transit Station Area Secondary Plan and create additional housing choices for residents; and, • The requested and recommended provisions are appropriate to regulate the proposed use and ensure the proposed development will be compatible with surrounding properties. Page 1 of 10 Page 69 of 398 Background Build Up Victoria Inc. has requested a Zoning By-law amendment for a parcel of land totaling approximately 0.12 hectares (0.3 acres), as shown on Schedule 1. Schedule 2 and 3 show details of the proposed development. The subject land is zoned Tourist Commercial (TC-868), in accordance with Zoning By- law 79-200. The applicant is requesting the lands be placed under a site-specific Tourist Commercial (TC) zone, to permit ten (10) stacked townhouse (apartment) dwelling units that may be used as vacation rental units. Site Conditions and Surrounding Land Uses The subject property is a vacant parcel of land on the corner of Leader Lane and Victoria Avenue. Directly north of the subject property is Great Wolf Lodge Water Park Resort, immediately south are vacant lands and detached dwellings. Further south are industrial uses including SAG-Q Aggregates Inc. and Niagara Engineered Products Inc. Properties to the west are zoned for light industrial uses with Lococo’s grocery store located to the west and Niagara Helicopters Limited to the northwest. Directly east of the property there is an unimproved laneway and low-rise residential dwellings. Circulation Comments Information about the requested Zoning By-law amendment was circulated to City divisions, agencies, and the public for comments. The following summarizes the comments received to date: • Regional Municipality of Niagara o No objection to the application. o Appropriate conditions and warning clauses relating to the implementation of noise mitigation measures and archaeological warning clauses will be required as part of the future Development Agreement. • Building Services o Building Permit fees and development charges will be assessed during Building Permit application review. • Fire Services, GIS Services, Legal Services, Business Development o No objections to the application. • Municipal Works o No objections to the application; Detailed review will occur at Building Permit application stage. Page 2 of 10 Page 70 of 398 • Landscape Services o No objections to the application. o Parkland dedication shall be provided as Cash-in-lieu at the rate of 5% • Transportation Services o No objections to the application. o A 2.94m road widening on Victoria Avenue will be required. o A 7 x 7 metre daylight triangle, over and above road widening, will be required at Victoria Avenue and Leader Lane. o Staff have no concerns with reducing the manoeuvring aisle width from 6.9m to 6.0m. o Tandem parking is permitted for vacation rental units. o It is recommended to keep the farthest tandem space at 6.0m in length to allow space between vehicles for loading/unloading. Staff have no concerns with the second stall having a length of 5.6m. Neighbourhood Comments A neighbourhood open house was held on April 24th , 2023, and was attended by the applicant and the applicant’s planners. No written comments have been received from the public to date. Analysis 1. Provincial Policies The Planning Act requires City planning decisions to be consistent with the Pro vincial Policy Statement and conform to the Provincial “A Place to Grow” Plan. The proposed development is consistent and conforms as follows: • The proposal satisfies matters of provincial interest as outlined in Section 2 of the Planning Act; • The proposed intensification is an efficient use of an underutilized residential parcel; • The redevelopment of the lands facilitates intensification for residential and accommodation uses in a manner that appropriately transitions to the abutting low-rise residential uses; • The proposal contributes to the diverse mix of uses and economic vitality of the Major Transit Station area by providing accommodation for visitors to the City of Niagara Falls; and, • The submitted Land Use Compatibility and Noise Study indicates there are no concerns with proximity to rail or nearby industry as there are nearby existing residential uses. The noise study recommends the inclusion of design mitigation Page 3 of 10 Page 71 of 398 measures and warning clauses related to the proximity of railway line, commercial and industrial facilities, and transportation sounds levels. A Holding (H) provision will require noise mitigation measures and warning clauses be included in a Development Agreement. 2. Regional Official Plan The subject land is designated Delineated Built-up Area in the Regional Official Plan. The proposed development conforms as follows: • The proposed development is within the urban area and will utilize existing municipal infrastructure and services available to the subject lands; • The stacked townhouse (apartment) use will provide the opportunity for residential intensification and will cater to a variety of households and income groups; and, • The vacation rental unit use will support nearby tourist and commercial uses and promote increased opportunity for tourism within the Niagara Economic Zone. 3. City’s Official Plan The City’s Official Plan designates the subject lands Tourist Commercial and within Special Policy Area No. 62, the Transit Station Secondary Plan, and the Whirlpool Satellite District. The proposed ten (10) stacked townhouse (apartment) dwellings with a density of 82 units per hectare that can be licensed as vacation rental units are permitted under these designations. The proposal complies with the intent of the Official Plan as follows: • The 10 stacked townhouse (apartment) dwellings contribute to the City’s supply of accommodations for visitors, provides for parking and amenity space on site, and the height and density is permitted; • The Whirlpool Satellite District permits visitor accommodations to facilitate sightseeing along the Niagara River Gorge, and support attractions such as Niagara Helicopters Limited (approx. 0.5km), Whirlpool Aero Car (approx. 0.7 km) and White Water Walk (approx. 1.4km); • The proposed development addresses both Victoria Avenue and Leader Lane to provide a more urban environment while still providing an appropriate area for landscaping. The access off Leader Lane provides uninterrupted street frontage along Victoria Avenue and by locating the parking underneath the units and interior to the site it provides for a positive streetscape. As such, the proposal conforms to the Tourist Commercial and Transit Station Secondary Plan urban design policies; • There are adequate municipal services, and no transportation impacts are expected; Page 4 of 10 Page 72 of 398 • In accordance with Special Policy Area No. 62 an Environmental Site Assessment, remediation, and a Noise Study were completed as part of the application; • The Phase One and Two Environmental Site Assessment identified soil exceedances to Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP) Site Condition Standards. Remediation of the site was completed, and a Record of Site Condition was submitted to the satisfaction of the Regional Municipality of Niagara; and, • The submitted Noise Study indicated there are no concerns with proximity to rail or nearby industry as there are nearby existing residential uses. The noise study recommended the inclusion of design mitigation measures and warning clauses related to the proximity of railway line, commercial and industrial facilities, and transportation sounds levels. A Holding (H) provision will require noise mitigation measures and warning clauses be included in a Development Agreement. 4. Zoning By-law 79-200 The applicant has requested a site -specific Tourist Commercial (TC) zone be applied to the site to permit the proposed ten (10) stacked townhouse (apartment) dwelling units that may be used as vacation rental units. The departures requested from the standard TC regulations are summarize d in the following table: ZONE REGULATION EXISTING REGULATION PROPOSED REGULATION STAFF RECOMMENDATION (DETAILS TO FOLLOW) Permitted Uses The uses permitted in the TC zone An apartment dwelling that may be used as a vacation rental unit SUPPORT Minimum rear yard depth where any part of the building is used forresidential purposes. 10 metres 9 metres SUPPORT Maximum height of building or structures 12 metres subject to section 4.7 12.5 metres SUPPORT Minimum parking stall length 6 metres SUPPORT (Subject to the 6m tandem stall being Page 5 of 10 Page 73 of 398 5.6 metres (tandem spaces 1, 2, 6 & 7) 6.0 metres (spaces 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10) furthest from the drive aisle). Minimum manoeuvering aisle 6.9 metres 6 metres SUPPORT The requested regulations can be supported for the following reasons: • The requested addition of vacation rental units within stacked townhouse (apartment) dwellings as a permitted use is supported. The vacation rental use will require the applicant to obtain a Vacation Rental Unit license from the City of Niagara Falls Clerks Department. Vacation accommodations (i.e., vacation rental units) and stand-alone residential uses are permitted uses in the Tourist Commercial designation. The construction of stacked townhouse (apartment) dwellings that permit vacation rental units maintains the intent of the Official Plan; • The reduction to the minimum rear yard can be supported as the reduction is minor and will not negatively impact adjacent properties. The proposed rear yard setback provides suitable separation from the proposed development to the abutting low-rise residential dwellings. Privacy fencing may be incorporated to further enhance privacy; • The requested increase in height is supported as it is minor in nature and the requested height is permitted under the City’s Official Plan; and, • The requested reduction to parking stall lengths for the second tandem parking space (located closest to the drive aisle) and the manoeuvring aisle width is supported by Transportation Services as there will be no negative impact to traffic movement on the site. Staff recommend a Holding (H) provision be applied to the amending by -law to require that a Development Agreement be entered into between the applicant and the City of Niagara Falls, containing all noise mitigation and warning clauses to the satisfaction of the City and Niagara Region and archaeological warning clauses to the satisfaction of the Niagara Region and that all require road widening and daylight triangles be dedicated to the City. Operational Implications and Risk Analysis There are no operation implications associated with this proposal. Financial Implications/Budget Impact The proposed development will provide Cash-in-lieu for Parkland Dedication, Development Charges and a new tax assessment to the City. Page 6 of 10 Page 74 of 398 Strategic/Departmental Alignment This proposal contributes to developing Niagara Falls as Ontario’s premier tourism destination and a strong and diverse housing market that includes accessible housing choices for all residents. List of Attachments Schedule 1 - Location Map Schedule 2 - Proposed Site Plan Schedule 3 - Elevations Written by: Scott Turnbull, Planner 1 Submitted by: Status: Andrew Bryce, Director of Planning Approved - 02 May 2023 Kira Dolch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Approved - 02 May 2023 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 03 May 2023 Page 7 of 10 Page 75 of 398 Schedule 1 Page 8 of 10 Page 76 of 398 Schedule 2 Page 9 of 10 Page 77 of 398 Schedule 3 Page 10 of 10 Page 78 of 398 Address: 4078 Victoria Ave. Applicant: Build Up Victoria Inc. (Priscilla Facey) Proposal: To permit the construction of 10 stacked townhouse (apartment) dwelling units that may be used as vacation rental units. Zoning By-law Amendment Application AM-2023-003 Page 79 of 398 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Location Great Wolf Lodge Water Park Resort Lococo’s Grocery Store Unimproved Laneway Proposed Development Vacant Land Detached Dwellings SAG-Q Aggregates Inc. & Niagara Engineered Products Inc.Page 80 of 398 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Background •Approximately 0.12 ha of land. •Official Plan –Designated ‘Tourist Commercial’ and within Special Policy Area No. 62, the Transit Station Secondary Plan, and the Whirlpool Satellite District. •Zoning By-law Amendment –Currently zoned Tourist Commercial (TC-868) under Zoning By-law 79-200. –Application to rezone the subject lands to a Site-Specific Tourist Commercial (TC-XXX) Zone.Page 81 of 398 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Site Plan Page 82 of 398 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Elevations Page 83 of 398 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Elevations Page 84 of 398 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Proposed Zoning Relief-R4-XX SUPPORT Min. Manoeuvering aisle width Proposed: 6m Required: 6.9m SUPPORT Min. Rear yard depth Proposed: 9m Required: 10mSUPPORT Min. Parking stall length Proposed: 5.6m (Tandem space) Required: 6.0m SUPPORT Max. Building height Proposed: 12.5m Required: 12m SUPPORT Permitted Use: Stacked townhouse (apartment) dwelling units that may be used as vacation rental units Page 85 of 398 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Public Comments •A neighbourhood Open House was held on April 24th, 2023. •No public comments were received.Page 86 of 398 A GREAT CITY…FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Recommendation That Council approve the Zoning By-law Amendment application subject to the recommendations contained in Staff report PBD-2023-27.Page 87 of 398 4078 Victoria Avenue City of Niagara Falls May 9, 2023 Application for Zoning By -law Amendment Prepared for: Build Up Victoria Inc. Prepared by:Page 88 of 398 Aerial Context & Surrounding Uses Lot Area: 0.12 ha (1,200 sq. m.) Frontage on Victoria Ave: 26 m City Official Plan Designation: Tourist Commercial GO Transit Station Secondary Plan:Transit Station Area City Zoning By-law: Tourist Commercial (TC) Surrounding Uses: •Residential •Tourist Commercial •Industrial N Page 89 of 398 Proposed Development •10 Townhouse units to operate as Vacation Rental Units (VRU) •1 block (L-shaped) •Height: 3 storeys •Parking: 20 spaces •8 covered tandem spaces •4 covered spaces •8 surface spaces •Waste collection via private contractor •1 access via Leader LaneVictoria AvenuePage 90 of 398 Surrounding Industrial Uses •2 Nearby Industrial Sites •Niagara Helicopters Ltd. (500 m) •SAG-Q Aggregates Inc. and Niagara Engineering Products Inc. (150 m) •Noise and Vibration Impact Study •Sound and vibration to meet all limits. •Noise warning clauses recommended to be included. •Proposed development is recommended for approval by RWDI from noise and vibration perspective. 150 m Page 91 of 398 Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZONING: TC to TC-XX PROPOSEDREQUIREDREGULATION Vacation Rental Unit within Stacked Townhouse Apartment Dwelling unit. Vacation Rental Unit within an existing detached dwelling Permitted Use 9 m10 mMinimum rear yard depth 12.5 m12 mMaximum height of building or structure 5.6 m (interior space for 1, 2, 6, 7) 6 mMinimum parking stall length 6 m6.9 mMinimum manoeuvring aisleVictoria AvenuePage 92 of 398 It is consistent with the PPS, and conforms with the Growth Plan, Niagara Official Plan and the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan. It supports the Niagara Falls tourism industry Is in proximity to commercial nodes, neighbourhood amenities, transit facilities facilitating complete communities. It does not have any land use compatibility concerns with the surrounding residential and industrial uses. It supports active and public transportation within the GO Transit Station Secondary Plan. The proposed development should be approved for the following reasons:Page 93 of 398 The Niagara Falls Shadow Council A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization "Taking gaming to epic level" Lady Justice Do not redact the contents of this document #05-07-2023-01 Sunday, May 07, 2023 PBD-2023-27 AM-2023-003, Zoning By-law Amendment Council, staff and the applicant, If I can I will attempt to speak via electronic means at the public meeting but if I cannot, I want these written statements and questions to be treated as if I was standing in council chambers speaking, a written delegation so to speak. These are not mere comments, I expect the relevant parties to address and answer the questions as if I were present, to the best of their abilities of course. It is clear that staff and the applicant have invested a substantial amount of time, finances and effort into the application and presentations. I require some clarity on some issues. Within the documents and presentation material provided by staff and the application, the topic of VRUs is presented as an "ask". VRUs are an as-of-right in TC zones. The TC Zone, as well as the CB Zone that all of my properties are located in, has a provision in that dwelling units are not permitted on the ground floor. Residential uses are not permitted on the ground floor. VRUs are not permitted on the ground floor. This type of activity in considered non-conforming. This information has not been provided by either party within the documents. These zones require commercial uses on the ground floor with residential uses only permitted above. They further include a variable commercial to residential ratio requirement based upon the zone as well as requiring entrances to the residential uses to be located above the ground floor. The CB Zone allows a ratio of 25% commercial ground floor, 75% residential usage above, the CT Zone 50%/50% Page 94 of 398 I know this because this the guiding principal of the design of my building at 4480 Bridge St and the develpoment of my remaining lands. The documents from the applicant are somewhat vague concerning the design of the building but it appears that this development intends to have no commercial uses on the ground floor, but indeed intends to have exclusive residential uses. It was not presented by any party that relief from this provision was the "ask", yet it appears to be necessary for the development to be realized. This poses a conundrum. Here you have the city of Niagara Falls having had the opportunity with the Downtown Zoning amendment to change the CB Zone to allow ground floor residential uses but did not, now considering allowing this development to do so, and with such close proximity to the downtown core as well adjacent to potential future commercial developments. That does not seem fair and equable for the other surrounding commercially zoned properties. I view my properties and the location of this develpoment as being within the same economic area, both are on the same major commercial tourist arterial roadway, and the granting of this application as a possible unfair economic advantage to this development over my own properties if not also over the other surrounding commercial properties in general. By-Law 79-200 defines a dwelling unit, apartment dwellings are considered dwelling units. So whether this development is deemed an "APARTMENT DWELLING", or a combination "TRIPLEX DWELLING" + "ON STREET TOWNHOUSE DWELLING" is irrelevant as far as VRUs are concerned, it would still be restricted to no ground floor residential uses. Yes VRUs are a commercial endeavor in the eyes of the CRA, but they are a still a dwelling unit in the eyes of the By-Law 79-200. Has the city determined that a VRU significantly complies as a ground floor commercial use? This determination would effect my properties development and I require clarity on this. The potential that I can turn the ground floor of my legal non-conforming duplex located in the CB Zone into a VRU and make it in compliance to the CB Zone would be a significant asset. Council is being asked to grant a relief to a significant provision of the CT zone. I can tell you I would certainly view it as an unfair develpoment advantage to allow this develpoment to have ground floor residential uses and not allow the same in the CB zone. Page 95 of 398 How is the city justifying allowing this development to not require commercial on the ground floor and to not be bound by the 50%/50% commercial to residential use ratio? Whatever the answer above, is this a precedent the city is prepared to provide to similar future development proposals? All the adjacent Victoria Avenue fronting vacant lots are classed CT, what was the reasoning for allowing this residential ground floor development to be located adjacent to, as-of-right, future commercial developments. The above question is asked from the perspective of the incompatibility of having a residential development beside multiple commercial developments fronting onto a road with a high commercial ground floor use expectation. The develpoment is not going to provide a Victoria Avenue uniform commercial ground floor facade appearance. Will this develpoment require .9M Minimum Elevation Residential Uses at Grade and 4.5M Minimum Ground Floor Height suggested in various polices for commercial zones? What is to prevent the VRUs from no longer being VRUs and becoming regular dwelling units? I find it unusual to permit ground floor residential use in the build form of townhouses at that location, Victoria Avenue is a major commercial tourist arterial roadway and the entire roadway, both sides, from River Road to the Go Station is bound by a ground floor non-residential usage provision, Industrial zones included. Page 96 of 398 What considerations were taken into account concerning the possible competitive advantage this development will have by having ground floor VRU usage over other VRU developments that cannot have residential ground floor usage in the area? Some of you may recall my desire to eventually operate a tourist hostel type business downtown, so you can understand my request for clarity of the administrative reasoning and their implications in granting a tourist VRU with a ground floor residential build in what is essentially the same economic area. I am currently indifferent as to if granting ground floor residential uses and the resulting Victoria facing facade appearance for this development is good land use planning. It would be preferred if I could get these concerns addressesed here and now at the public meeting as opposed to later. Consider this my notice I wish to reserve my right to appeal the zoning application to the OLT as well as being involved in any site plan events. How many dwelling units are contained within the building? Thank you. Joedy Burdett Game Master of the Niagara Falls Shadow Council Qualified Ontario Independent Designer (BCIN 38837) Building Services, Plumbing-All Buildings, Small Buildings Owner Niagara Tinting Multiple property owner within the Niagara Falls Downtown Core 12th in line for ascension to The Niagara Falls City Council. 4480 Bridge Street, Niagara Falls, L2E 2R7 (905) 353 8468 Niagara Falls Shadow Council.ca (TNFSC.ca) The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization (BIN 1000515774). The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is not associated with The City of Niagara Falls Page 97 of 398 CLK-2023-04 Report Report to: City of Niagara Falls Council Date: May 9, 2023 Title: Fee Waiver Application - Crazy Macaws Bike Night Recommendation(s) THAT Council NOT approve the Fee Waiver Application for the Crazy Macaws Bike Night, in the amount of $4750 to $9,520.00, for the waiving of the costs associated with the road closure fees. Executive Summary Niagara Falls City Council adopted the Council Discretionary Spending report on February 12, 2019. This included the Fee Waiver Policy that accompanied the report. The City of Niagara Falls is committed to supporting volunteer, community-based organizations in order to maintain a quality of life fo r its residents. This policy aims to protect the City’s assets, interests, goals, facilities, programs and services while also ensuring that festivals and events grow and prosper, positively impacting the quality of life of Niagara Falls residents. The financial scope of this policy is limited to the Council approved budgetary amount for the corresponding year. The City of Niagara Falls will waive fees to eligible applicants to help offset the fee(s) that would have been charged by the City related to the delivery or presentation of a festival or event. Examples of City fees that can be waived include, but are not limited to: •Park permit fees •Rental of City Property •Road Closure Fees •Staffing costs outside normal operations Eligible groups must be not-for-profit organizations which demonstrate a degree of community support and representation including, but not limited to: •Registered charities •Arts and culture organizations •Athletic and social clubs •Service clubs •Neighbourhood groups and organizations, Page 1 of 8 Page 98 of 398 •School associations Based on the results of the 2022 fiscal year and the 2023 Budget process Staff has adopted a change in the processing of these requests. Council in 2022 exceeded their budget by a significant amount. In order to provide Council with better tools to control their budget a change in process is suggested. Background CHANGE FOR FEE WAIVER REQUESTS: The changes in process, as adopted by Council at the February 28, 2023 Council Meeting, are as follows, 1) That Council consider Fee Waiver Requests three (3) times per year. The consideration dates would be March, June and September. By considering requests in a bundled fashion, Council will be able to better allocate their budget evenly across the calendar year and to organizations. If an organization misses an approval meeting, the organization can apply for a fee refund (or, in other words, pay the fee and then ask Council to refund all or a portion of the fees paid). 2) That Council consider the granting of partial fee waivers, for example approving a portion of a fee waiver request rather than always approving the full fee waiver. GRANT REQUESTS: 1) A review of the attached incomplete Fee Waiver Application from Crazy Macaw's Bike Night shows that the request is for an amount of $9,520.00. This request is to cover the costs associated with the road closure fees for the request dates of May 11, 2023 - October 5, 2023. Transportation staff are only prepared to grant a road closure for these events from May 25, 2023 through to August 31, 2023. A review of the application depicts that a supporting letter from an organization that is a charitable group, which is in keeping with the intent of the policy, is missing. The application is also missing a detailed budget that shows revenues and expenditures. The Event Description details the following: The event will benefit many businesses on Queen Street and the event supports 5 different charities which depend upon the donations. The event brings 250-300 people to the area from as far as Oakville. These participants shop and eat at the local restaurants and shops and look forward to this event. Page 2 of 8 Page 99 of 398 Analysis Grant Requests This fee waiver request amounts to a substantial portion of the total fee waiver budget that Council has, so this is a significant portion of the total budget for the first quarter of the year. Council can also consider some alternatives to the staff recommendation: 1) Council can approve the full amount of the request understanding that additional requests may not be satisfied this year. 2) Council can approve a portion of the request currently and then if there is budgetary room later in the year consider a refund of the portion paid. Recommendation Rational Staff are not recommending this application due to concerns regarding providing a benefit to a business which is against 106 of the Municipal Act, which states that a municipality shall not assist directly or indirectly any business through the granting of bonuses (total or partial levy, charges or fee waivers). Operational Implications and Risk Analysis The fee waiver would require actual staff time to be paid out to close and open the road. Financial Implications/Budget Impact If approved, the $9,520.00 fee waiver total would be withdrawn from the $51,000.00 allocated from the 2023 operating budget. Organization/ Event Fees Waived By Council (2023) 2023 Budget - Fee Waiver Requests $51,000.00 Women's Place of Niagara - 44th Annual Book Riot $6,154.50 Stamford Centre Volunteer Firefighter's Association (Business Licence Fees - 3 food trucks - motorized) 2023 Summer Season. $630.00 Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise - Niagara Falls Rotary Ribfest $325.00 Irish Music Niagara - Niagara Irish Festival $1,680.00 Page 3 of 8 Page 100 of 398 Heart Niagara - Cruising the Q $7,404.00 Total Approved for 2023 Requests for Consideration: May 9, 2023 Crazy Macaws Bike Night $9,520.00? Total if approved in this report: $25,713.50 List of Attachments Fee Waiver Application - Crazy Macaws Bike Night - (incomplete) Written by: Heather Ruzylo, Clerks & Council Services Coordinator Submitted by: Status: Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 03 May 2023 Page 4 of 8 Page 101 of 398 ¢Fee Waiver Appiicasiim fa ,§5?‘*5 Name 2?Evanz; Q:’g§n§Z=ai§«‘:?1Rama: Grgmiizatinn iuzi?fassz W M M M ¢;ty;VNiagar§MFfai!s Pgstai?ade: Cantact mama:WTEVESQVDiliéay Pmiii??z Phcrzs fégmhar (days):415'"g3 'T‘7Q7i4“VFizizmHssmbaf iévéi??g?ii I gym *??%zyma¢aw§@Qm8i[¥+§$ 4 webs%re:yWWW%_§f3f§/m§Q3W5*53 Type sf imgianizatimaz 1;Naiufasupaiz?t :;:.:t ChariiabhsGrga?izaiion £1 Giheripieasa sp%c:ify):_ V,_ The City 941‘Niagara Falls winwaive feasiiaaiwzmd have been chargacgi.by memy fer eiigib!e nan-=praf3igr: <33‘aergapnizaiisnsthus:gsrrzmciapragrams?serviaes careszenis that are cf 3 genarai bené?t is mazmmrma??y.§ Waiver Paiisy {7?G.22):i$is ensura ihsi maf3ii:;‘ssupptni of functimaaand evas?ts ihrmagira{ha waivirag;<3?fa is faci?iéaieé in 5 fair sa?idfaqtsitabiemanner and (1933 ?C!1bLl3‘?f$?i?3 CirfsannumBpaaiing igaudgai. 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Fee Waiver Policy (700.22) is to ensure that the City's support of functions and events through the waiving of fees is facilitated in a fair and equitable manner and does not burden the City's annual operating budget. Examples of City fees that can be waived include, but are not limited to: •Park permit fees•Rental of City Property•Road Closure Fees•Staffing costs outside normal operations The City of Niagara Falls Rates & Fees can be found on the City's website at: https://niagarafalls.ca/pdf /by-laws/schedule-of-fees. pdf Note: Insurance fees will not be waived. Page 1 of 4 Applicant Information Name of Event: Crazy Macaws Bike Night Organization Name: Niagara Falls, Ontario Michael Grant Organization Address: L2J 2L8 905-401-3993 905-401-3993 rpcniagara@gmail.com Riders Protecting Children Canada 3101 St. Paul Ave. Chairman X 005020007 Page 106 of 398 This event gives the residents of Niagara an opportunity to see the downtown area and shops as well as the people of the motorcycle community and their bikes. It is a family oriented event, especially for the children who attend, run exclusively by volunteers. The monies raised go to children's programs and needs in the Niagara Region. -Culture - these bike nights showcase the motorcycle community here in Niagara and their bikes, including the history of motorcycle culture in Canada. Crazy Macaws is a motorcycle museum that showcases several decades of motorcycle culture. The motorcycle community is comprised of your friends and neighbours. -Social - averaging over 100 motorcycles each bike night, this event gathers the motorcycle community together for what they do best, raising money for our own community & children and supporting our local businesses. The motorcycle community as a whole raises 10s of thousands each year for various community programs such as Pathstones Mental Health for Kids, Project Share, Community Care, The Hope Centre, Rescue Animals, Indigenous Peoples and many more. -Economic - a few hundred people come out to each bike night with over 100 bikes each night. The people attending provide the downtown businesses exposure and income on what is normally a slow day. These bike nights alone raise $5000-7000 each season on top of each of the attending groups own fund raising, which goes to the people in our community who need it the most. -Environmental impact - all of the attendees, including the volunteers, keep the area of the event clean and are respective of the community. Road closure fees, special events fee, admin fees Every Thursday 6pm to 10pm May 11th through to Oct 5th 2023 Community Bike Night 200 + No No $0.00 $7,350.00 Page 107 of 398 To operate these bike nights, and more importantly to ensure the safety and security of all the people attending, this part of Queen Street should be closed to car traffic and only allow motorcycle parking and pedestrians. This is a free event that is run by volunteers only. The funds raised do not cover any operational costs as there isn't any. If the fees are not waived, the motorcycles would have to park on each side of Queen Street leaving the cars to freely drive down the road by the motorcycles, pedestrians and of course children who attend to see the motorcycles. As a safety issue, it would be best to close the road for these events to ensure the safety of our community. Crazy Macaws currently covers the cost of the door prizes, music/bands by Niagara's own local musicians and the cost of our own insurance. We do receive funding from any other source. All the people who help with these Bike Nights are volunteers. As this is an outside event, it is completely accessible to the public and to anyone with disabilities. It is also an inclusive event and we welcome anyone who would like to attend. Page 108 of 398 Michael Grant Teresa Holliday Michael Grant - Chairman Teresa Holliday - Owner May 2nd 2023 May 2nd 2023 Page 109 of 398 Crazy Macaws Seasonal Bike Night Budget Description Projected Expense Projected Revenue 2023 Crazy Macaws Bike Night Revenue Sources Live Music $3,000.00 $6,500.00 Nautica, Everything Store, Tangle/Fades, Taps, Grand Central, True North Prizes $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Queen Street businesses Insurance $1,920.00 $1,920.00 Marketing $100.00 $0.00 TOTALS $6,020.00 $9,420.00 Net Proceeds $3,400.00 Riders Protecting Children Canada Kids Winter Boots Program Page 110 of 398 Page 111 of 398 Riders Protecting Children Niagara donate winter boots to three Welland schools About 40 children at Diamond Trail School to get new boots By Dave JohnsonTribune Reporter Thu., Nov. 19, 2020timer2 min. read Highlander and another member traded their motorcycles for personal vehicles Wednesday morning as they made a stop at Welland’s Diamond Trail School. It wasn’t the cold weather that made the Riders Protecting Children Niagara members leave their bikes at home. It was what the two delivered to the school on Southworth Street. The men, dressed in club gear, were dropping off new winter boots for children at three Welland schools as part of a Bikers Boots program. Boots went to Plymouth and Princess Elizabeth schools, as well. Highlander, club president, said the group is a not-for-profit organization that supports children who are victims of physical, mental, sexual abuse or bullying. The group’s members stand by victims in courtroom settings to provide a buffer between them and the accused. It’s why they use club names instead of their real ones, to protect their own families. Highlander said one of the club’s ‘adopted’ children’s grandmother works for District School Board of Niagara and brought the need for winter boots to their attention. “We were right on board.” Children the club help protect are ‘adopted,’ treated like family and given their own set of leathers and patches. “We’re here for the kids and community. When this came up about a week and a half ago, we were able to source a couple of hundred pairs of boots,” said Highlander. He said with some families unable to afford winter boots and with cold weather fast approaching the club was more than happy to donate. Funds were raised during one of the club’s bike nights at Regency 76 in Niagara Falls. All told, Riders Protecting Children Niagara raised $12,000 since July with money used to buy the winter boots and $2,000 each in food donations to The Hope Centre, Project Share and Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold. Highlander said the club is donating boots to Heximer Avenue Public School and Simcoe Street Public School, both in Niagara Falls, as well. Diamond Trail vice-principal Mike Ridgway said school staff were surveyed to see if there were children in need of winter boots in their classrooms. “We had a great response from teachers and Ms. (Carissa) Beckett generated a list and put everything together. She organized all the sizes and who needed what and now we’re ready for distribution,” said Ridgway. Beckett, a learning resource teacher at Diamond Trail, said many families have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and that it’s hard for them to cover the cost of items such as winter boots, gloves, coats, and scarves. “This is a great opportunity to take things like that off their plate so close to Christmas,” said Beckett, adding each year grant applications are made for clothing for children. She said Diamond Trail works hard to make sure every child comes to school safe and warm, adding the boots will go to at least 40 children in the school. “This is such a blessing and such a help,” she said of the donation. Page 112 of 398 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “We are here to support and protect all children on their journey out of the darkness. Don’t let their cries go unheard, break the silence.” RIDERS PROTECTING CHILDREN CANADA 3101 ST. PAUL AVE. NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO, CANADA L2J 2L8 rpcniagara@gmail.com May 2nd 2023 His Worship Mayor Diodati & Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls ON L2E 6X5 Dear Members: Riders Protecting Children Canada is a local not-for-profit group based in Niagara Falls. Our organization is in place to help the children of our community who need it the most and bring awareness to the community regarding child abuse, bullying and more. I’m writing this letter to recommend that you approve Riders Protecting Children Canada to close Queen Street and continue with Crazy Macaws Thursday Bike Nights as they have in the past. Being a part of the motorcycle community, we are labeled by some individuals as the “bad element” because we ride motorcycles. That isn’t even close to the truth. We are all professionals at our careers and share an ingrained sense of protecting what is most precious, which is the children in our community. Our group, Riders Protecting Children Canada, has raised over $20,000 in the last 3 years for the children in Niagara, and over the last year and a half with the direct help of Crazy Macaws and their Bike Nights. Part of the funds raised go to our Kids Biker Boots Program, where we were able to go to 5 schools in Niagara and give out over 260 pairs of brand-new winter boots to underprivileged children. The rest of the funds go to purchasing items for Project Share, Community Care, The Hope Centre, The Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre and others. I have attached the news articles on 4 of these. We have also sponsored families during Christmas that have gone through severe hardships with full Christmas turkey dinners with all the fixings and presents for their children. The help and support that Teresa and Mike Holliday give to the community is exceptional. For Christmas 2022, Crazy Macaws, in partnership with Riders Protecting Children Canada, was able to collect over $3,000 worth of new toys for our local children. Most of the donations came directly from the motorcycle community. The public in general does not understand the amount fundraising the motorcycle community does for the children in our community year-round. For example, our group had a Family Day Bake and Penny sale this past February. Teresa and Mike were with us all day long helping with our event raise over $2,300 in 5 hours. Did they have to come out? No. They did it out of the kindness in their hearts as they share the same caring attitude that we do for children in need. We also help them every chance we get and attend their Bike Nights every Thursday. They are our extended motorcycle family and have our utmost respect. I can guarantee you that the motorcycle community in the Niagara Region are one of the most giving groups you will ever see. Page 113 of 398 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “We are here to support and protect all children on their journey out of the darkness. Don’t let their cries go unheard, break the silence.” RIDERS PROTECTING CHILDREN CANADA 3101 ST. PAUL AVE. NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO, CANADA L2J 2L8 rpcniagara@gmail.com Bike Nights on Queen St. give all of us who ride a safe family friendly location to see each other, support each other and show the community that, no matter what anyone says, we care more about our community than most. There is also a large group of us who bring our own children to Bike Nights including myself. Would you think I would bring my sons to these if it wasn’t appropriate and safe? Of course not. This is why it is imperative that the road closure by approved for the safety and security of everyone there. Bike Nights are a family event. Imagine seeing the smile on the face of a young child who has had a rough day watching the bikes come and go throughout the night. THAT is what these Bike Nights are for. Our children, our community, our town. We would like to ask Council to consider the relief for the following: - Queen Street closure from Buckley Ave. to Crysler Ave. every Thursday starting May 11th through to Oct 5th 2023 starting at 6pm until 10pm and all associated fees & costs. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, you can reach me directly at the email above. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Michael Grant Michael “Highlander” Grant Chairman and Founding Member Riders Protecting Children Canada Page 114 of 398 St. Catharines-based Community Care coming up $500,000 short to fund programs The programs include the food bank but also its medical program, housing and utility support, and other programs designed to help people struggling financially to become self-sufficient. By Kate Gallant The Niagara Falls Review Thu., Aug. 20, 2020 2 min. read A food bank is about the food — but not just the food. Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold is facing a crisis due to the cancellation of fundraisers over the past several months that has left it a half-million dollars short to fund its programs. “We rely heavily on the community and with fundraisers being cancelled due to the pandemic we’re about $500,000 short,” said chief executive officer Betty-Lou Souter. The programs — there are 20 — include the food bank but also its medical program, housing and utility support, and others designed to help people struggling financially to become self-sufficient. Back-to-school support is the buildup to its Christmas program, through which more than 3,000 registered households (which included more than 13,000 families and individuals from babies to seniors in 2019) are assisted each year with the community’s generosity. The back-to-school program provides backpacks, new shoes, and snacks for 1,300 children. “We are very concerned about what will happen in the coming months as CERB payments come to an end,” said Souter. CERB, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit — a temporary federal payout for people unable to work during the early months of pandemic shutdowns — will end in September. “This is uncharted water for all of us,” said Souter. There will be added pressure on people who will need support, she said. The numbers were already staggering: 2,450 kilograms of food is distributed to households in need every day, five days a week. As well, the Niagara Nutrition Partners program co-ordinates student nutrition programs at elementary and secondary schools throughout Niagara. Volunteers and staff distribute snacks, breakfast and/or lunch to more than 17,000 students each school day. “This is a very stressful time for kids, and the parents are feeling anxiety as children head back to school because they really don’t know how it will go,” said Souter. It was a “such a nice surprise,” she said, when Riders Protecting Children Niagara arrived at Community Care with two truckloads of food totalling 680 kilograms plus $500 in cash for the Snacks ’n Sneakers program. Riders Protecting Children Niagara is a non-profit group of motorcycle enthusiasts whose mandate is child protection. “We were informed Community Care was extremely short on donations due to the pandemic and we wanted to help,” said Mike (Highlander) Grant, president of RPC. “With the donations raised through our bike nights, social media and from people we’ve met over the last few months, we raised enough to purchase over $1,600 of food and another $500 for the backpack program which will cover 20 children in need. “Without our community and their donations, we wouldn’t be able to help the way we can. They are the key to our success in making these kids happy.” To donate to Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold go to communitycarestca.ca/donation. Page 115 of 398 CUPE donation aids child protection advocacy group Riders Protecting Children Canada Inc. members accompany kids at court appearances NEWS Feb 04, 2020 Niagara This Week - Niagara Falls Canadian Union of Public Employees Union Local 1317 provided a $1,500 financial boost to local child advocacy group Riders Protecting Children Canada Inc. on Feb. 3 at CUPE’s office in Niagara Falls. Riders group president Mama Bear and vice-president Highlander (group members use pseudonyms) were on hand at the donation with CUPE 1317 president Anna Maxner, vice-president Tim Bartol, steward Sandra Clark and recording secretary Patricia Beck. - Paul Forsyth/Torstar Canadian Union of Public Employees Union Local 1317, representing maintenance, student support services and technology staff with the Niagara Catholic District School Board, provided a financial boost for a local child protection advocacy group. Page 116 of 398 Members of the Welland-based Riders Protecting Children Canada Inc. were at CUPE 1317’s office in Niagara Falls on Monday (Feb. 3) to accept a donation of $1,500, raised from the union local’s annual dinner and dance. Union local recording secretary Patricia Beck said the local’s social committee decides each year on what local charity to support with the donation. The Riders group is a not-for-profit charitable organization that supports children who are victims of physical, mental or sexual abuse and bullying, and whose families may be going through a separation or divorce. The group also works with kids with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and mental illness. Group members use pseudonyms, saying it’s to protect both their identities and those of the children, who are accompanied to court appointments by group members. Page 117 of 398 ‘Remembering the lost, honouring the survivors’ Flag and flask being carried west by motorcycles to honour victims of residential school system By Katherine Gallant Review News Editor Sun., Aug. 15, 2021 2 min. read A copper flask carrying water from the Atlantic Ocean is making its way across Canada by motorcycle. Its journey began in July in Newfoundland, and it will end in British Columbia where water from the Pacific will be added. It is the stories happening in between those two coasts that tell its tale of awareness. The flask is accompanied by an orange flag with a small handprint at its centre. It bears the words “Remembering the lost, honouring the survivors” of the residential school system. Residential schools were established by Christian churches and the federal government to assimilate Indigenous children into Canadian society. Children were removed from their families against their will and thousands suffered abuse and died. Graves of these children have recently been revealed on the grounds of former schools across the country. Motorcycle riding clubs across Canada that work closely with children were chosen to carry the flask and flag. Among the four clubs chosen, Niagara’s Riders Protecting Children (RPC) will travel the local leg of the journey. “All four charities work with abused, unfortunate and struggling children so when we heard about the recent findings at these schools we were shocked and disappointed,” said Derek McLean, president of Protectors of Youth Riding Club (PYRC) in Barrie, who is behind the Bikers United Coast to Coast campaign to bring awareness to the lost children. “We all agreed that we must unite and take a stand on behalf of all families and survivors.” The Indigenous flag was designed and made by a PYRC native member in North Bay, said McLean whose road name is Big D. On Saturday the local leg of the journey began when the flag and flask were passed to RPC. On Sunday morning club members and supporters gathered at the Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre for a ceremony and presentation. Roman Hill, youth navigator for the centre, performed a traditional smudging ceremony in which smoke is gently wafted over participants and in this case, the flag and flask. The person guides the smoke towards their body with their hands, inhaling as it comes their way. The ceremony keeps one grounded, focused and connected to the creator, explained Hill. Riley Zimak, the centre’s director said the visit from the club was a welcome one. “This is a first for us and a welcome visit, it is nice to have contact with someone in the community that cares,” Hill added. “We were humbled and privileged to be welcomed, by Riley and Roman,” said Mike Grant, called Highlander, president of RPC Canada. The club presented the centre with $500 to support its children’s programming. The ceremony was held in front of the centre on Buffalo Road where a memorial has been erected to the lost children and where people have placed toys and tiny shoes to show their support. On Tuesday, the flag and flask will be carried by RPC members to Leamington for the next stage of its journey west. Page 118 of 398 Welland march raises awareness of child abuse and exploitation Niagara chapter of Riders Protecting Children Canada takes part in march. By Dave Johnson Tribune Reporter Sun., Aug. 9, 2020 2 min. read The protection of children should be a priority, says Daniela Siggia. Siggia was one of more than two dozen people that took part in the March To End Child Sexual Exploitation Sunday in Welland. “We’re here to raise awareness of the sexual exploitation of children. What we want is for people to understand that we have to be hyper-vigilant,” she said in front of Welland Civic Square. With signs plastered around the pond in front of city hall and marchers holding up their signs, passersby showed their support by honking their horns. Two members of the Niagara chapter of Riders Protecting Children Canada revved the engines of their motorcycles as they pulled up to support the march. Riders Protecting Children Canada supports children who are victims of physical, mental, sexual abuse or bullying. Siggia said abuse happens every single day in homes across Canada. “We want to raise awareness, so people know what to look for … learn what the markers are and what to do when they suspect someone of being abused.” She said the march came about through William O’Sullivan, who was abused by Roman Catholic priest Donald Grecco between the ages of nine and 12 at St. Kevin’s Catholic Church. O’Sullivan has been protesting in front of the church, on Niagara Street in Welland, for the past 100 weeks. Siggia said he wanted to take the focus off himself and focus on children. “A group of us pitched in to help out,” she said. Leanna Villella, one of Welland’s regional councillors, took part in the event. “I felt this was extremely important,” she said. Villella said child abuse is a difficult subject to talk about and takes a little prodding to get people to discuss. “I wanted to help bring awareness to this issue which harms our children and eventually the adults they become. “Raising awareness with parents and others may stop something in its tracks,” she said, before speaking in front of the crowd. Shortly after speeches by Siggia and Villella, the group was led by Riders Protecting Children Canada president Mike “Highlander” Grant and another member, up East Main Street and then down King Street to Merritt Park. Siggia said Janet Handy, of Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre, would be at the park to talk about internet safety and Niagara Centre MPP Jeff Burch was expected to be on hand. Page 119 of 398 The Niagara Falls Shadow Council A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization "Taking gaming to epic level" Lady Justice Do not redact the contents of this document This document can be freely distributed #05-09-2023-07 Monday, May 08, 2023 CLK-2023-04 Fee Waiver Application - Crazy Macaws Bike Night These are comments to be attached to the 05/09/2023 Council Meeting Agenda Item #8.1. Council, I noticed the reference to "Queen Street", eyes rolling, the Downtown BIA just got disbanded, give the locals some time to enjoy the moment. Perhaps Crazy Macaws Bike Night could integrate Downtown BIA disbanding celebrations into its agenda and request support from the local Queen Street business. 2023 Budget - Fee Waiver Requests $51,000, looks like someone got that one wrong. Thank you. Joedy Burdett Game Master of the Niagara Falls Shadow Council Qualified Ontario Independent Designer (BCIN 38837) Building Services, Plumbing-All Buildings, Small Buildings Owner Niagara Tinting Multiple property owner within the Niagara Falls Downtown Core 12th in line for ascension to The Niagara Falls City Council. 4480 Bridge Street, Niagara Falls, L2E 2R7 (905) 353 8468 Niagara Falls Shadow Council.ca (TNFSC.ca) Page 120 of 398 The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization (BIN 1000515774). The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is not associated with The City of Niagara Falls Page 121 of 398 F-2023-14 Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: May 9, 2023 Title: 2023 Schedule of Fees - Update Recommendation(s) THAT the amended 2023 Schedule of Fees as per Council and otherwise, BE APPROVED. Executive Summary The schedule of fees is a consolidated list of fees charged by City departments to fund service delivery. Fees are an important source of revenue to the City as fees reduce the amount of property tax revenue required to fund service delivery. To maintain a sustainable service delivery funding structure, fees need to be indexed annually for budget pressures, considering labour contracts, legislative changes, inflationary pressures and service level expectations. Background Report F-2022-49 was brought to Council on December 13, 2022 (attached) which was passed with a recommendation that staff report back with further amendments. With the 2023 Operating, Water/Wastewater and the Parking budgets being passed, several motions were made at the January 24, 2023 and January 31, 2023 Council meetings to amend the 2023 fee schedule. Analysis The following is a general synopsis of the amendments made: Finance The 2023 water and sewer monthly service charge fees as per the 2023 Water/Wastewater budget passed by Council on February 28, 2023 (page 5). Planning, Building & Development Addition of a licence fee to Sidewalk Cafe in the amount of $35/square meter (minimum fee of $350, maximum fee of $5,000) as per motion of Council on January 31, 2023 (page 9). Removal of HST on Property Standards Fees (clean up item, page 15). Page 1 of 51 Page 122 of 398 Municipal Works - Parking & Traffic A 10% increase in parking permit fees as per motion of Council on January 31, 2023 (page 22). Removal of all Parking fines, except for park unpaid special event rate (page23). Parking fines were addressed in by-law 2023-020, passed by Council on February 28, 2023. Addition of Special Event Applications as per motion of Council on January 31, 2023 (page 23). Fire Approval of Preventable False Alarms as per motion of Council on January 31, 2023 (page 27). Financial Implications/Budget Impact The amended 2023 schedule of fees by-law will be re-published by the Finance Department subsequent to Council approval. List of Attachments F-2022-49 2023 Schedule of Fees 2023 Schedule of Fees Written by: Tiffany Clark, Director of Finance Submitted by: Status: Tiffany Clark, Director of Finance Approved - 02 May 2023 Shelley Darlington, General Manger of Corporate Services Approved - 02 May 2023 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 03 May 2023 Page 2 of 51 Page 123 of 398 F-2022-49 Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: December 13, 2022 Title: 2023 Schedule of Fees Recommendation(s) THAT the Schedule of Fees, as presented in the attached schedule, BE APPROVED with fees effective January 1, 2023 And, THAT staff report back throughout the year with further amendments to the Schedule of Fees, as required, stemming from ongoing fee study's being performed in various departments. Executive Summary The schedule of fees is a consolidated list of fees charged by City departments to fund service delivery. Fees are an important revenue source to the City as fees reduce the amount of property tax revenue required to fund service delivery. To maintain a sustainable service delivery funding structure, fees need to be indexed annually for budget pressures, considering labour contracts, legislative changes, inflationary pressures and service level expectations. Background All fees charged by various City departments are listed in the schedule of fees. The schedule contains many different types of fees that the City is allowed to charge under the Municipal Act, Building Act and Planning Act. This includes, user fees and charges, licenses and permit fees and fines and penalties. User fees and charges are charged to those who directly benefit from the service provided. The 2022 budget engagement survey results indicated that 70% of those surveyed support user fees to cover 50% or more of the cost of services. Many user fees are charged to the customer as a credit sale with payment terms of net 30. This means, the City has provided a service to the customer with the agreement that the customer will pay the City for the services within 30 days of the City issuing an invoice. If the customer does not honour this agreement the City will charge 1.25% interest until the account is settled and may escalate collection efforts to decrease the risk of non collection. Licenses and permit fees are charged to those to prescribe, prohibit, and regulate their activity. Fines and penalties are charged to those individuals or organizations who are in Page 1 of 50Page 3 of 51 Page 124 of 398 contravention with municipal bylaws or policy. Unlike user fees, licenses and permits are typically paid by the customer when the service has been provided as oppose to a credit sale. However, with recent legislative changes, such as those of the Development Charges Act, credit sales or installment plans have been gaining popul arity. Such arrangements may increase administrative burdens to minimize collection risks. Fees are reviewed annually by each department to ensure that amounts charged are reflective of their service delivery objectives. The attached list requires Coun cil approval. Approved fees are used to estimate service area revenue in the annual operating budget Revenue is budgeted based on approved fees and anticipated service levels or usage. The effective date of the new fees will be January 1, 2023, except whe re otherwise applicable. The schedule of fees bylaw will be amended as fees, such as building permits, development charges, water and sewer rates, are approved by Council at subsequent events (i.e., after public consultation, water/wastewater budget approv al). Analysis The following is a general year to year fee change synopsis by service area. Clerks No increases to business licenses are being considered at this time but will be studied during a comprehensive Business Licensing Review of the bylaw lat er this term. There are increases to marriage licensing and ceremony fees to better match similar fees being charged in neighbouring municipalities. Fees recover direct costs associated with the offering of civil marriage ceremonies and eventually future capital improvements to enhance ceremony experiences at City Hall, as included in the approved 2023 Capital budget. Finance Water and Wastewater consumptive and fixed rates will be presented to Council during 2023 Water Wastewater budget presentation. The fee schedule will be amended subsequent to Council approval. Two new miscellaneous fees, Rush Tax Certificate and New Roll Creation fee. The fees are to cover the expedition process for tax certificate requests, typically requested from law firms to complete real estate transactions. The New Roll Creation fee covers the one- time initial setup of a new property tax account in the property tax billing system. Legal New deposit for Appraisal & Reference Plan costs associated with approved purchase of property that has not been previously declared surplus. Page 2 of 50Page 4 of 51 Page 125 of 398 Planning Building & Development Current Planning fees are based on a study conducted in 2008. These fees were not increased until a minor inflationary increase was introduced in 2022. Fees related to Pre-consultations, Site Plan Amendments, Plan of Condominium, Part Lot Control, public notification and Committee of Adjustment services have increased to better reflect service costs and as a result of budget pressures created by legislative changes. These fees generally reflect the average fees of such applications across Regional Municipalities. The cost of delivering Planning Services at the City has increased as there will be a substantial impact on staff review times and overall staffing to meet process times. New fees have been included for pre-consultation requests (current fee structure credits this fee to future planning applications which does not reflect staff costs in processing such requests), requests for Minister’s Zoning Orders and for resubmission of plans and studies for review (after the initial two submissions). Planning and Build ing will be undergoing comprehensive fee studies and fee amendments will be brought forward in a future report to Council during 2023 with recommendation to amend the Schedule of Fees at that time. Municipal Works Water and Wastewater Water and Wastewater services are legislated to be self-sustaining. As such, fees related to maintenance and repairs of private systems should increase to reflect annual budget pressures associated with labour, materials and contracted services. New in 2023 is a $500 administrative fee for tampering of water meters, which is to be paid in addition to the full cost (labour, equipment, materials) of replacement of the damaged hardware, and the calculation of water theft as per finance’s discretion. Also new is a $50 water meter inspection fee and a $250.12 3rd party testing fee (refundable if the meter is found to be defective). Water and Wastewater fees to be determined during the upcoming Water Wastewater budget presentation to Council, fees will be recommended to be amended subsequent to approval. Forestry A new City Tree Removal application fee has been included. The City has a backlog of forestry services to meet. To do so, the 2023 budget will be proposing 3 Tree Climber/Labour positions to appraise and evaluate the risk of City owned trees. Page 3 of 50Page 5 of 51 Page 126 of 398 Parking and Traffic It will take multiple budget periods for Parking Services to become self-sustaining once again. In order to achieve sustainability, parking fees, fines and opportunities need to increase annually. The goal is to eventually remove the property tax levy transfer introduced in 2022. As the effects of COVID-19 dissipate and local economies emerge back to normal, parking services will have potential to reach self-sustainability. Pre- 2022, the City lost parking real estate along Clifton Hill negatively impacting parking revenue by approximately $200,000. Parking fees and fines need to increase to cover costs associated with Parking Services. Many parking fines are issued in order to promote transportation safety on local roads. Parking bylaws protect the community. Motorists in contravention of the bylaw are putting pedestrians and other motorists at risk and consequently, face financial penalty to deter such future acts. Parking fees will be amended subsequent to Council approval of the 2023 Parking budget. Fire Previous Council did not approve the application of Preventable False Alarms fees. These fees have always been included in the fee schedule, however Council has not permitted staff to charge them for a number of year. Staff will be revisiting this topic with Council during 2023 budget deliberations. Preventable False Alarm revenue can offset rising Fire Service costs to property taxpayers. Cemetery Cemetery fees increased approximately 8%. Population cohort pressures have placed increasing demand on available cemetery space. Future expansion has costly land acquisition costs and increases overall operating costs. Furthermore, fees charged now must also fund the Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust. When an existing cemetery has reached capacity, generating no future revenue, the Perpetual Care Trust will be required to fund Cemetery operations and asset management into perpetuity. If the Cemetery Trust has insufficient funds to generate enough interest revenue to sustain the Cemetery, property taxpayers will ultimately fund City services provided to “built out” Cemeteries. Transit Transit amalgamation occurs January 1st, 2023. As such, responsibility of delivering conventional and para transit services transfers from the City to the Region of Niagara. Transit fees have been removed from the schedule. Page 4 of 50Page 6 of 51 Page 127 of 398 Recreation and Culture Recreation fees Ice and floor rentals have increased by 2%, with the except ion of Prime Time Adult Ice rental, at $223.36 per hour. To put into perspective, for a game of hockey each team with 2 full lines and a goalie, this amounts to $10.15 per player per game. Prime time youth residents pay roughly 66% at $6.70 per player per game. Considering other recreational activities in the community these hourly rates are quite low, for an activity demanding a specialized facility and dressing rooms equipped with showers. With the City in it’s second year of utilizing 100% of MacBain Centre space, user fees become an ever-increasing important revenue source for funding services provided at the MacBain Centre. Gymnasium and multi-purpose room rentals have increased, while continuing to differentiate between Not for profit and for-profit rates. New fee opportunities are proposed for the indoor play structure and birthday parties, bundling room and gym sales. Pickle ball fees have been included as this sport has increased i n popularity in recent years. Wellness passes decreased as fitness passes increased both with a 10- punch pass limit. Each punch is valued at $1.55 and $2.21 per activity respectively, very low rates for participating in activities that each pass offers. Playing field fees have increased by 5%. Niagara Falls charges a low hourly rate for Baseball fields as indicated in the table below. This is not a sustainable user fee, and does not cover maintenance or grooming of the fields, nor a contribution to ev entual field replacement. Comparison of Municipal Baseball Diamond Municipality Hourly Fee % Increase from CNF Welland $24.00 1,387% Pelham $18.00 1,040% Thorold $18.00 1,040% Port Colborne $7.43 429% St Catharines $10.88 629% Niagara Falls: GNBA $1.73 NGMSA $1.10 The 2023 rates for the Niagara Falls Exchange are based on rates established in the 2018 business plan. Upon a review of similar facilities in the region and the need to increase revenues for the site, the rates have been revised to better reflect current competitive pricing and adjust for inflation since the report was conducted. Page 5 of 50Page 7 of 51 Page 128 of 398 The Museum fees for both visitation and programming has not increased since opening in 2012. The fees have been increased to capture the increased costs in the 10 years since opening but remain competitive with other local facilities of like size and offerings. Financial Implications/Budget Impact Fees charged by the municipality should keep pace with annual budget pressures to maintain proportional funding structure for each service area. Increasing fees will reduce the amount of property tax revenue required to fund services. Labour, materials, and contracted services comprise a significant amount of total City expenses. The Statistics Canada consumer price index for Ontario, all-items from October 2021 to October 2022 increased approximately 6.5%. As such, Finance staff advised departments that to maintain current proportional funding and lessen the impact on the property tax levy, increasing their respective fees by 5% is not unreasonable. The 2023 schedule of fees bylaw will be published by the Finance Department subsequent to Council approval. Changes in respect to the individual fees for 2023 will be considered as an integral part of the 2023 Budget process. Strategic/Departmental Alignment This report is consistent with the following Council strategic commitments: 1. To be financially responsible to the residents of Niagara Falls by practising prudent fiscal management of existing resources and by making sound long-term choices that allow core City programs and services to be sustainable now and into the future. 2. To be efficient and effective in our delivery of municipal services and use of resources and accountable to our citizens and stakeholders. List of Attachments 2023 Schedule of Fees Written by: Jon Leavens, Manager of Accounting Tiffany Clark, Director of Finance Submitted by: Status: Tiffany Clark, Director of Finance Approved - 07 Dec 2022 Shelley Darlington, General Manger of Corporate Services Approved - 07 Dec 2022 Page 6 of 50Page 8 of 51 Page 129 of 398 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 07 Dec 2022 Page 7 of 50Page 9 of 51 Page 130 of 398 Schedule of Fees January 1, 2023 Page 10 of 51 Page 131 of 398 3-4 Finance Water Rates 5 Water/Tax fees 6 Legal 7 Business Development 7 Planning, Building & Development Official Plan Amendment/Zoning by-law Amendment/Site Plan Amendment 8 Committee of Adjustment/Publications/CIP's 9 Occupancies 10-11 Designated Structures/Other Permits 12 Miscellaneous/Administration Fees 13 Inspections/Sewer & Water Maintenance/Permit Deposits 14 Lot Grading/Other Applicable Fees/Municipal Enforcement & Property Standard Fees 15 Development Charges 16-17 Municipal Works Water/Sewer Fees 18-19 Subdivision & Vacant Land Condominium and Deposits/Administrative Fees 20 Forestry/Curb & Sidewalk Alterations 21 Parking & Traffic 22-23 Fire Inspections/Approvals/Permits/Products/Misc.24-25 Training/Public Education Services/Fire Protection Services 26-27 Cemeteries - effective March 1, 2023 Interment Rights/Fees/Services 28 Dis-Interment Services/Administration Services 29 Products/Memorial Program/Foundation/Marker/Installation Services 30 Notes 31 Recreation, Culture & Facilities Ice/Floor Rentals 32 Room Rentals (MacBain Community Centre)33 MacBain Community Centre - Indoor Play Structure/Birthday Parties 34 Older Adults (MacBain Community Centre) Program & Rental Fees 35 Aquatics (MacBain Community Centre) 36 Room Rentals (Gale Centre/Chippawa Arena)/Public Skating/Parade Fees 37 Playing Fields 38 Museum Fees 39-40 Niagara Falls Exchange Fees/Rentals 41-42 Clerks Department Table of Contents Page 11 of 51 Page 132 of 398 Licence $ Rate $ HST Expiration Date Amusement Place, etc. 45.00 N/A April 30 Auctioneers 65.00 N/A December 31 Bake Shops 30.00 N/A December 31 Barber Shops, Hair Dressing & Esthetician Establishments 30.00 N/A December 31 Bill & Sign Posting and Installation 100.00 N/A December 31 Billiard, Bagatelle & Pool Establishments 70.00 N/A December 31 Billiard, Bagatelle & Pool Establishments - plus rate per table 20.00 N/A December 31 Bowling Alleys - per lane 20.00 N/A December 31 Butchers 30.00 N/A December 31 Camping Establishments 110.00 N/A December 31 Commercial Parking Lots 100.00 N/A December 31 Driving Schools 60.00 N/A December 31 Driving Instructors 25.00 N/A December 31 Exhibitions, etc. 45.00 N/A December 31 Flea Markets for first 3 consecutive days 650.00 N/A December 31 Flea Markets - additional rate per day 100.00 N/A To a maximum of $1,150 in one calendar year Food Premises 30.00 N/A December 31 Laundrymen, Laundry Companies, Dry Cleaners, etc. 30.00 N/A December 31 Motels per room 40.00 N/A April 30 Motels Plus rate per room 5.00 N/A April 30 Pawn Brokers 110.00 N/A December 31 Pedlars - Resident 110.00 N/A December 31 Pedlars - Non-resident 650.00 N/A December 31 Photographers - Resident 65.00 N/A December 31 Photographers - Non-resident 140.00 N/A December 31 Public Garages 30.00 N/A December 31 Public Auto Service Stations 30.00 N/A December 31 Public Hall Grade 1 - Capacity 1,000+45.00 N/A December 31 Public Hall Grade 2 - Capacity 600-999 40.00 N/A December 31 Public Hall Grade 3 - Capacity 300-599 35.00 N/A December 31 Public Hall Grade 4 - Capacity 299-under 30.00 N/A December 31 Refreshment Vehicles - Motorized 185.00 N/A April 30 Refreshment Vehicles - Non-Motorized 100.00 N/A April 30 Restaurants 40.00 N/A December 31 Specific Location Daily Sales - Resident 150.00 N/A To a maximum of $1,000 in one calendar year Specific Location Daily Sales - Non-Resident (for 1st day)500.00 N/A N/A Plus additional rate per day 100.00 N/A N/A Charitable Groups - for first 3 days 325.00 N/A To a maximum of $575 in one calendar year Plus additional rate per day 50.00 N/A N/A Tattoo and Body Piercing Parlours 100.00 N/A December 31 Theatres 110.00 N/A December 31 Tourist Homes, Bed & Breakfasts 65.00 N/A April 30 Second Level Lodging 200.00 N/A December 31 Group Homes 25.00 N/A December 31 First year Administrative Fee on all Licences 25.00 N/A N/A Clerks Department 3 Page 12 of 51 Page 133 of 398 Marriage Licence Fees $ Rate $ HST Expiration Date Marriage Licence (payable at the time of application)140.00 N/A N/A Seasonal Business Services Licences $ Rate $ HST Expiration Date Seasonal Business Services Licence 1,200.00 N/A Valid from Victoria Day weekend until Canadian Thanksgiving Monthly Seasonal Business Service Licence 300.00 N/A Valid for four (4) consecutive weeks. Civil Marriage Ceremony Fees $ Rate $ HST Total Civil Marriage in or at City Hall i.e. Council Chambers during business hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm $150.00 City Administration Fee (non-refundable) $150.00 Officiant fee(1) 300.00 39.00 339.00 Civil Marriage in City of Niagara Falls/Off site in Ontario outside of business hours $150.00 City Administration Fee (non-refundable) $200.00 Officiant fee(2) 350.00 45.50 395.50 Rehearsal Fee(1)(2) (plus Officiant expenses)75.00 9.75 84.75 Witness Fee (Municipal Staff - per employee) during business hours (if required)25.00 3.25 28.25 Cleaning Fee (if required)100.00 13.00 113.00 Milage/Expenses - outside of business hours: mileage charge at current rate as approved by Council; applicable expenses as agreed upon by both parties, i.e. meals, accomodations (1) Where a ceremony is performed by a Marriage Offciant who is an employee of the City, the Marriage Officiant Fee is retained by the City of Niagara Falls (2) Payment of the City's portion of applicable fees is mandatory and shall not be waived by the Clerk or Designated Officiant. The Marriage Officiant may , at their sole discretion, waive the portion of the fees (Officiant/Mileage/Expenses) which would otherwise be payable to them (3) All applicable insurance coverage shall be the responsibility of the couple and the City shall be provided with the applicable documentation, including the use of City Hall. Additional Notes: 1. Additional rental fees may apply for the use of other locations outside of City Hall. Bookings for any other facility is the responsibility of participants to make appropriate arrangements and payment for a facility to be utilized for the Marriage Ceremony. 2. Fees do not include the Marriage Licence Fee which is established by by-law and my be amended from time to time. 3. All marriage ceremonies shall be performed in accordance with the City's Civil Marriage Soleminization Policy. Vacation Rental Units/Bed & Breakfast $ Rate $ HST Total Vacation Rental Units/Bed & Breakfast - new licence or ownership change*500.00 N/A 500.00 Renewal of Vacation Rental Unit or Bed & Breakfast (annual)*250.00 N/A 250.00 *this fee includes the Fire Inspection Fee Council Code of Conduct $ Rate $ HST Expiration Date Filing Fee 500.00 N/A N/A Note: In the event that the Integrity Commissioner determines that a complaint is frivolous, vexatious, contains sufficient grounds to support an investigation, or that it is determined that no violation occurred, that the complainant shall forfeit the filing fee of $500. If the Integrity Commissioner finds there are sufficient grounds to support an investigation, 50% of the filing fee shall be refunded. Clerks Department 4 Page 13 of 51 Page 134 of 398 Water Rates Consumption Charge Water Sewer Rate Table for Monthly Service Charges Meter Size Water $ Fee Sewer $ Fee 15 millimeters (5/8")21.99 24.82 18 millimeters (3/4")21.99 24.82 25 millimeters (1")32.99 37.23 37 millimeters (1 1/2")82.47 93.08 50 millimeters (2")153.94 173.75 75 millimeters (3")302.38 341.30 100 millimeters (4")527.80 595.72 150 millimeters (6")1,033.61 1,166.61 200 millimeters (8")1,737.34 1,960.90 250 millimeters (10")2,496.05 2,817.25 Flat Rate Table for Monthly Service Charges Flat Rate Monthly Charges Water $ Fee Sewer $ Fee Monthly Charges 49.85 53.84 Flat Rate New Construction Monthly Charges Water $ Fee Sewer $ Fee New Construction Monthly Charges 25.00 25.00 Residential Reluctant Monthly Charges Water $ Fee Sewer $ Fee Reluctant Monthly Charge 149.55 161.52 *Rates displayed assumes payment on or before due date. Payments received subsequent to due dates are subject to a Late Payment Charge of 1.25% to be added to the water account at the beginning of each month. The Municipal Act provides the City with the authority to transfer unpaid water/sewer charges to the property tax account of the owner. A processing fee of $25 is charged on each account transferred to taxes due to non-payment. Finance Rate $1.314 per cubic meter $1.518 per cubic meter 5 Page 14 of 51 Page 135 of 398 Water $ Fee $ HST $ Total New Account Set Up Fee 30.00 N/A 30.00 Collection Charge - overdue water bills 30.00 N/A 30.00 Water Information per property 20.00 N/A 20.00 Meter Data Fee 30.00 N/A 30.00 Shutting Off or Turning On water supply (arrears & seasonal or general) - during normal working hours 91.39 N/A 91.39 Shutting Off or Turning On water supply (arrears & seasonal or general) - outside normal working hours 219.27 N/A 219.27 Fail to have property ready for booked meter inspection, sealing & remote installation (ISR)75.00 N/A 75.00 Shutting Off or Turning on Water Supply (maintenance) - during normal working hours 69.79 N/A 69.79 Shutting Off or Turning on Water Supply (maintenance) - outside normal working hours 197.67 N/A 197.67 Administration Fee for Water Arrears Transferred to Outside Collection Agency 30.00 N/A 30.00 Water Bill Reprint 20.00 N/A 20.00 Water Bill Statement of Account - Current Year no charge N/A 0.00 Water Bill Statement of Account - One Year & Prior 15.00 N/A 15.00 Transfer Fee between accounts (first time free)20.00 N/A 20.00 Transfer to /from tax (first time free)20.00 N/A 20.00 Refund on Credit on Water Account (first time free)20.00 N/A 20.00 Note: for the purpose of this by-law, normal working hours or water shutoff/turn on shall mean (exclusive of observed holidays): April to November - Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 3:45 pm; November to April - Monday to Thursday 8:00 am and midnight, Friday 8:00 and 3:45 pm Tax Information $ Fee $ HST $ Total Tax Certificate per property 70.00 N/A 70.00 Tax Information per property 40.00 N/A 40.00 Registration Fees - Mortgage Letter 40.00 N/A 40.00 Registration Fees - Debt Farm Letter 40.00 N/A 40.00 Registration Fees - Final Letter 40.00 N/A 40.00 Interest/Penalty on Tax Arrears 1.25%N/A 1.25% Extension Agreements 500.00 N/A 500.00 Personal Tax Information Copy - Current Year no charge N/A no charge Personal Tax Information Copy - One Year and prior 15.00 N/A 15.00 Personal Tax Information Copy - Prior to 1990 50.00 N/A 50.00 Mortgage Company Administration Fee 15.00 N/A 15.00 Tax Bill Reprint 15.00 N/A 15.00 Transfer Fee to tax account - internal 30.00 N/A 30.00 Transfer Fee to tax account - external 50.00 N/A 50.00 Refund Credit on Tax Account (first time free)20.00 N/A 20.00 Licences $ Fee $ HST $ Total Dog Licence - Neutered 20.00 N/A 20.00 Dog Licence - Non-Neutered 40.00 N/A 40.00 Miscellaneous $ Fee $ HST $ Total Returned Cheque Fee - per account 35.00 N/A 35.00 Ownership/Address change request 20.00 N/A 20.00 Rush Tax Certificates 50.00 N/A 50.00 New Roll Creation 40.00 N/A 40.00 Finance 6 Page 15 of 51 Page 136 of 398 Description $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Preparation of Subdivision Agreement 3,500.00 N/A 3,500.00 Preparation of Development Agreement 3,500.00 N/A 3,500.00 Preparation of Condominium Agreement 3,500.00 N/A 3,500.00 Preparation of Site Plan Agreement 1,500.00 N/A 1,500.00 Preparation of Amending Site Plan Agreement 650.00 N/A 650.00 Preparation of Section 37 Agreement 1,000.00 N/A 1,000.00 Preparation of Conservation Easement Agreement 750.00 N/A 750.00 Preparation of Encroachment Agreement 500.00 N/A 500.00 Preparation of Easement Agreement 500.00 N/A 500.00 Preparation of Lease/Licence Agreement with the City 500.00 65.00 565.00 Preparation of Release of Easement 150.00 N/A 150.00 Preparation of Amending Encroachment Agreement/Assignment of Encroaching Agreement 250.00 N/A 250.00 Preparation of Registration Document for Part Lot Control By-Law 200.00 N/A 200.00 Preparation of Registration & Discharge for Property Standards Order 150.00 N/A 150.00 Preparationof all other Agreements 1,500.00 N/A 1,500.00 Preparation of Release and/or Discharge of Agreement 150.00 N/A 150.00 Processing of Air Rights Easement 500.00 N/A 500.00 Processing of Conveyance of Lands for Road Widening/Daylighting Triangle 250.00 N/A 250.00 Processing of Dedication/Lifting of Reserve Blocks 250.00 N/A 250.00 Processing of request to Encroach on City Owned Property - Residential 250.00 N/A 250.00 Processing of request to Encroach on City Owned Property - Commercial 500.00 N/A 500.00 Request to Purchase Property that has not been previously declared surplus 500.00 N/A 500.00 Deposit for Appraisal & Reference Plan costs associated with approved purchase of property that has not been previously declared surplus 5,000.00 N/A 5,000.00 Request to Lease/Licence City Owned Property 500.00 N/A 500.00 Preparation of Registration Document for All Other Agreements 200.00 N/A 200.00 *The above fees are subject to Applicable Disbursements and Registration Costs and are at the discretion of the City Solicitor Description $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Stanley Ave. Business Park Assoc. Annual Sign Fee for Third Party Advertising (for 4 panels)500.00 65.00 565.00 Term: October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024 Payment Due Date: September 1, 2023 Legal Business Development 7 Page 16 of 51 Page 137 of 398 Official Plan Amendment $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Official Plan Amendment Application 13,000.00 N/A 13,000.00 More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review $1,500 for each subsequent submission N/A $1,500 for each subsequent submission Aggregate Resource Extraction Full Cost Recovery N/A Full Cost Recovery Preconsultation $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Preconsultation Fee (consent & site plan) 750.00 N/A 750.00 All other applications 1,500.00 N/A 1,500.00 More than two (2) submissions of a concept for review/preparation of a second checklist $500 for each subsequent submission N/A $500 for each subsequent submission Zoning By-Law Amendment $ Fee*$ HST $ Total High Rise Buildings (greater than 10 storeys)15,750.00 N/A 15,750.00 Complex (review of 3 or more studies required for the application)13,000.00 N/A 13,000.00 Standard 6,100.00 N/A 6,100.00 Request for a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO)/Review of Ministry Initiated MZO 6,100.00 N/A 6,100.00 Request to lift a Holding (H) Regulation 2,000.00 N/A 2,000.00 More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review $1,500 for each subsequent submission N/A $1,500 for each subsequent submission Official Plan & Zoning By-Law Amendment (Combined)$ Fee*$ HST $ Total High Rise Buildings (greater than 10 storeys)17,500.00 N/A 17,500.00 All Other Lands 14,600.00 N/A 14,600.00 More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review $1500 for each subsequent submission N/A $1500 for each subsequent submission Site Plan Amendment $ Fee*$ HST $ Total High Rise Buildings (greater than 10 storeys)7,500.00 N/A 7,500.00 All Other Lands 5,500.00 N/A 5,500.00 Amendment to Site Plan Agreement 1,550.00 N/A 1,550.00 Site Plan Resubmission (after 2 submissions within 1 year of original application)3,200.00 N/A 3,200.00 Plan of Subdivision $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Draft Plan 14,600.00 N/A 14,600.00 Modifications to Draft Plan Approval 2,600.00 N/A 2,600.00 Extension to Draft Plan Approval 1,050.00 N/A 1,050.00 Plan of Condominium $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Vacant Land 10,800.00 N/A 10,800.00 Conversion 4,300.00 N/A 4,300.00 Standard/Common Element 3,000.00 N/A 3,000.00 Extension of Draft Plan 2,000.00 N/A 2,000.00 Modification of Draft Plan - Vacant Land Condominium 2,750.00 N/A 2,750.00 Modification of Draft Plan - Standard/Conversion 2,000.00 N/A 2,000.00 Exemption to Condominium Draft Plan Approval 3,000.00 N/A 3,000.00 Part Lot Control $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Separation of semi-detached/on-street townhouse units per lot/block (and $510 for each additional lot, per request)1,850.00 N/A 1,850.00 Deeming by-law (no fee when combined with a zoning amendment)1,625.00 N/A 1,625.00 Property Relotting for the first lot (and $510 for each additional lot created from the same lands)3,675.00 N/A 3,675.00 Public Notification $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Mailing Re-notification 400.00 N/A 400.00 Reassessment requiring a further report 1,000.00 N/A 1,000.00 Newspaper re-notification ($600 deposit payable with application)Actual Cost N/A Actual Cost Notes: Additional fees are required for Regional Planning review of most applications. Additional fees may be required for Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Regional Niagara Health Department review, where applicable. Notes: Additional fees from the Legal Department are required for applications requiring agreements and registrations of some by-laws. Planning, Building & Development 8 Page 17 of 51 Page 138 of 398 Committee of Adjustment $ Fee $ HST $ Total Consent Application 3,675.00 N/A 3,675.00 Consent Application to separate two existing units 1,850.00 N/A 1,850.00 Change of Conditions 600.00 N/A 600.00 Minor Variance 2,300.00 N/A 2,300.00 Re-notification/Rescheduling (consent/minor variance)300.00 N/A 300.00 Concurrent Consent/Minor Variance Application 4,450.00 N/A 4,450.00 Concurrent Consent Application - First Application 3,675.00 N/A 3,675.00 Each additional consent application for the same lands 550.00 N/A 550.00 Request for Exemption from 2-year waiting period for variances 425.00 N/A 425.00 Additional fee for calling of a Special Meeting to address an application 800.00 N/A 800.00 Sign By-Law $ Fee $ HST $ Total Sign by-law Variance 2,300.00 N/A 2,300.00 Sign by-law Amendment 6,100.00 N/A 6,100.00 Sidewalk Cafes $ Fee $ HST $ Total Application for Sidewalk Café 525.00 N/A 525.00 Licence fee for Sidewalk Café (minimum fee - $350, maximum fee - $5,000)$35.00/m²N/A $35.00/m² Compliance Letters $ Fee $ HST $ Total Site Plan Compliance Letter (no fee when combined with a zoning confirmation letter)215.00 N/A 215.00 Environmental Request Letter (no fee when combined with a zoning confirmation letter) 215.00 N/A 215.00 Building Permit Compliance Letter 215.00 N/A 215.00 Zoning Confirmation Letter 215.00 N/A 215.00 Heritage Status Inquiry 215.00 N/A 215.00 Publications $ Fee $ HST $ Total Official Plan 39.82 5.18 45.00 Zoning By-Law 79-200 (as amended) 38.82 5.05 43.87 Urban Woodlot Study 26.55 3.45 30.00 Accomodations & Attractions Inventory 22.12 2.88 25.00 Garner Neighbourhood Secondary Plan 13.27 1.73 15.00 Tourism Policy Review 13.27 1.73 15.00 Tourist Area Development Strategy 13.27 1.73 15.00 Tourist Area Development Application Guide 4.42 0.57 4.99 Sign By-Law Review Study 13.27 1.73 15.00 Streetscape Masterplan 13.27 1.73 15.00 Reverse Lot Frontage Interim Guidelines (1989)8.85 1.15 10.00 Site Plan Policy & Standards (copy included with application)8.85 1.15 10.00 Smart Growth in Niagara 4.42 0.57 4.99 High-rise Hotel Development Inventory No charge No charge No charge Heritage Walking Tours No charge No charge No charge Copies of Out-of-print Materials 35.40 4.60 40.00 Photocopying - 4 pages or more - black & white 0.27 0.04 0.31 Community Improvement Plans $ Fee $ HST $ Total Brownfield CIP 8.85 1.15 10.00 Brownfield Strategy No charge No charge No charge Pilot Project Area No charge No charge No charge Financial Incentives No charge No charge No charge Main & Ferry SWOT Analysis Report No charge No charge No charge Historic Drummondville CIP 8.85 1.15 10.00 Downtown CIP 8.85 1.15 10.00 Planning, Building & Development 9 Page 18 of 51 Page 139 of 398 Group A - Assembly Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 School, Church, Restaurant (over 30 seats), Library, Theatre, Educational or Recreational Facility and Occupancies of a similar nature 18.59 Casino 30.15 Group B - Institutional Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Hospital, Nursing Home, Reformatory, Prison & Occupancies of a similar nature 18.59 Group C - Residential Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Single detached, semi-detached, duplex dwelling 12.09 Triplex, Fourplex, Townhouse Dwellings 11.48 Additional fee for finished basement, in any of above 3.53 Apartment Building 11.25 Hotel/Motel/Bed & Breakfast 18.59 Private Outdoor Swimming Pool (regulated by Swimming Pool By-law 2014- 58 - Seasonal 75.00 Private Outdoor Swimming Pool (regulated by Swimming Pool By-law 2014- 58 - Above Ground 150.00 Private Outdoor Swimming Pool (regulated by Swimming Pool By-law 2014- 58 - In Ground 200.00 Group D - Business & Personal Service Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Office or Medical Building, Financial Institution and Occupancies of a Similar Nature: Finished 18.59 Office or Medical Building, Financial Institution and Occupancies of a Similar Nature: Architectural Shell 14.87 Group E - Mercantile Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Low Rise Retail Store, Strip Plaza, Small Restaurant of 30 seats or less, and Occupancies of a similar nature: Finished 15.13 Low Rise Retail Store, Strip Plaza, Small Restaurant of 30 seats or less, and Occupancies of a similar nature: Architectural Shell 12.11 Group F - Industrial Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Factory, Plant, Warehouse, Industrial Building and Occupancies of a similar nature 7.36 Offices in Industrial Building 13.85 Parking Garage 5.29 Service Station, Car Wash 12.62 Planning, Building & Development 10 Page 19 of 51 Page 140 of 398 Alterations & Repairs Group A - Assembly Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Including plumbing AND mechanical 11.15 Including plumbing OR mechanical 10.23 Excluding plumbing AND mechanical 9.30 Group B - Institutional Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Including plumbing AND mechanical 11.15 Including plumbing OR mechanical 10.23 Excluding plumbing AND mechanical 9.30 Group C - Residential Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Including plumbing AND mechanical 7.25 Including plumbing OR mechanical 6.65 Excluding plumbing AND mechanical 6.05 Foundation Only 3.03 Group D - Business & Personal Service Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Including plumbing AND mechanical 11.15 Including plumbing OR mechanical 10.23 Excluding plumbing AND mechanical 9.30 Group E - Mercantile Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Including plumbing AND mechanical 4.42 Including plumbing OR mechanical 4.05 Excluding plumbing AND mechanical 3.69 Group F - Mercantile Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Including plumbing AND mechanical 4.42 Including plumbing OR mechanical 4.05 Excluding plumbing AND mechanical 3.69 General Alerations - All Classifications Permit Fee January 1, 2017 Roof Structure (replace, modify or alter structure)375.00 flat fee Installation of drainage layer and weeping tile system 200.00 flat fee Minor Alteration (not requiring plans)150.00 flat fee Demolition Permit Fee per m2 Building less than 275 m2 in gross floor area 150.00 flat fee All other demolitions 0.30 Planning, Building & Development 11 Page 20 of 51 Page 141 of 398 Accessory Structures to Group C - Residential Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Attached Garage/Carport 9.45 Other Accessory Buildings (detached garage/carport, shed)3.89 Covered Deck/porch 3.44 Uncovered Deck/porch (flat fee)150.00 flat fee Sunroom/Solarium 9.45 Special Categories/Designated Structures Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Agriculture Building (barn, greenhouse)5.72 Air Supported Structure, Tent, Temporary Fabric Structure - under 250 m2 150.00 flat fee Air Supported Structure, Tent, Temporary Fabric Structure - 250 m2 or more 1.39/m2 Other Permits Permit Fee per m2 Conversion of interior of existing building to Casino 14.31 Signs - under 10 m2 150.00 flat fee Signs - 10 m2 or more 300.00 flat fee Trailer (construction trailer, sea container)200.00 flat fee Re-locatable Building/Portable (support structure included)475.00 flat fee Unenclosed Public Swimming pool/spa (pool or spa only 475.00 flat fee Wind Turbine Structure/On Ground Solar Collector 350.00 flat fee Roof Mounted Solar Panels 250.00 flat fee Other Designated Structure as listed in Division A 1.3.1.1 of the Building Code 250.00 flat fee Mobile Homes Permit Fee per m2 CSA Certified Mobile Home (foundation not included)250.00 flat fee Uncertified Mobile Home (foundation included)6.43 Mobile Home Foundation 1.84 Planning, Building & Development 12 Page 21 of 51 Page 142 of 398 Miscellaneous Works Permit Fee per m2 Under pinning (per linear metre)29.00 Stage (temporary)275.00 flat fee Demising Wall/Party Wall installation 150.00 flat fee Fireplace/Woodstove 150.00 flat fee Commercial Kitchen Hood & Fire Suppression System 275.00 flat fee Fire Alarm System Upgrades/Installations 275.00 flat fee Sprinkler and/or Standpipe System Upgrades/Installations 275.00 flat fee Conditional/Partial Permits Permit Fee Building Foundation - Complete to grade, including all underground services 15% Completed Structural Shell - Complete exterior shell without any interior finishes 55% Complete Architectural Shell - Complete exterior shell including interior finishes on exterior and structural walls 80% Complete Building - Includes all tenant improvements and complete interior finish 100% Administration/Permits Fee Conditional Building Permit Agreement (in addition to permit fees)500.00 Conditional Permit Deposit (refundable upon issuance of full permit) 10% of construction value (minimum of $5,000) Transfer of Permit 150.00 Moving of a Building 100.00 Deferral of Permit Revocation 100.00 Building/Property/Zoning Report 100.00 Administration/Permits Fee Limiting Distance Agreement (registered on title)1,000.00 Change of Use of Permit under 400 m2 150.00 flat fee Change of Use of Permit 400 m2 or more 0.78 per sq. m. No Const. required 75.00 flat fee Partial Occupancy Permit of an Unfinished Building 150.00 flat fee NSF Cheque Service Charge - per property 35.00 Adminstration fee for unpaid Building Permit fees transferred to property taxes 25.00 Planning, Building & Development 13 Page 22 of 51 Page 143 of 398 Inspection/Plans Examination Fee Stock Plans Review (model plans reviewed without building permit application)350.00 Off Hours Plans Examination Requests (minimum 4 hours)125.00/hour Review of Alternative Solution Submission (minimum 4 hours)125.00/hour Secondary Plans Review 75.00/hour Review of Revisions/Amendments to Permits 100.00/hour Non Routine Inspection 75.00/hour Off Hours Inspection 150.00/hour Unprepared for Inspection 75.00 flat fee Fees based on Value of Construction: for categories not listed above, the minimum permit fee identified in subsection 1.2 of the Schedule shall apply. $15 per $1,000 of valuate construction cost or portion thereof. Plumbing & Sewer (Exclusive of other construction) Single, Semi-Detached, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex, Row Houses Permit Fee All plumbing contained inside of a building, First seven (7) fixtures 100.00 flat fee All plumbing contained inside of a building, per additional fixtures 8.00/fixture All Other Buildings Permit Fee All plumbing contained inside of a building, First seven (7) fixtures 200.00 flat fee All plumbing contained inside of a building, per additional fixtures 8.00/fixture Sewer and Water Maintenance Permit Fee All buried piping on private property outside of a building: first 15m 100.00 flat fee All buried piping on private property outside of a building: per additional 15m 35.00 flat fee Backflow Preventer Installation (water line)150.00 flat fee Back Water valve installation (sewer)150.00 flat fee Sump Pit Installation (weeping tile installation included)200.00 flat fee Grease/Oil Interceptor Installation 200.00 flat fee Note: Plumbing & sewer permits are only required for plumbing works done exclusive of any other permit work. Where work is done in relation to works permitted under a building permit, a separate plumbing and sewer permit is not required. Security Performance Deposits Single Permit Deposit Deposit Value Detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse (per dwelling)1,000.00 Multiple Permit Deposit Deposit Value Detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse 10,000.00 Single Permit Deposit Deposit Value Addition(s) to buildings described above where excavation is required 750.00 Miscellaneous construction accessory to the buildings described above with a construction value greater than $3,500 500.00 Construction projects other than those described above involving buildings or additions where a Site Plan IS required 1,250.00 Construction projects other than those described above involving buildings or additions where a Site Plan IS NOT required 2,500.00 Demolition project 750.00 Move a building 1,000.00 Conditional Building Permit Deposit (minimum $5,000)10% of construction value Planning, Building & Development 14 Page 23 of 51 Page 144 of 398 Lot Grading Any type of dwelling in a plan of subdivision that has NOT already been assumed by the City Any type of dwelling proposed to be placed on an infill lot Moving a building Refunds Stage of Permit Where only administrative functions have been completed (application received, cost analysis complete and application is entered into Building Services Database) Where only administrative and zoning functions have been completed Where only administrative, zoning & plans examination functions have been completed Where the permit has been issued and field inspections have yet to be performed, subsequent to permit issuance Where the calculated refund is less than the minimum permit fee application to the work, no refund shall be made of the fees paid. Where a request for refund is made twelve (12) months or more after the issuance of the permit, there shall be no fees refunded. Other Applicable Fees Item $ Fee $ HST $ Total Liquor Licence Approval Request (Total fee includes both Building & Fire Services): Building Department: $150 + $19.50 HST = $169.50 Fire Department: $160 + $20.80 HST = $180.80 310.00 40.30 350.30 Water Meter 5/8" Positive Displacement Complete 568.47 73.90 642.37 Water Meter 5/8" x 3/4 Positive Displacement Complete 568.47 73.90 642.37 Water Meter 3/4" Positive Displacement Complete 626.25 81.41 707.66 Water Meter 1" Positive Displacement Complete 725.15 94.27 819.42 Water Meter 1.5" Positive Displacement Complete 1307.63 169.99 1,477.62 911 Rural Address Sign 200.00 26.00 226.00 Building File Search (per hour/property) *subject to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act 35.00 4.55 39.55 Photocopies (per page) letter size 0.56 0.07 0.63 Photocopies (per page) legal size 0.75 0.10 0.85 Photocopies (per page) ledger size 1.11 0.14 1.25 Copies of Large Plans (per plan) - black & white 4.42 0.57 4.99 Copies of Large Plans (per plan) - colour 8.85 1.15 10.00 Municipal Enforcement Services $ Fee $ HST $ Total Sign Removal Administration Fee 60.00 7.80 67.80 Litter By-Law Administraton Fee 300.00 39.00 339.00 Fence Variance 250.00 32.50 282.50 Property Standards Fees $ Fee $ HST $ Total Certificate of Compliance 200.00 - 200.00 Discharge of an Order registered on title 600.00 - 600.00 File of Notice of Appeal 500.00 - 500.00 Subject to the provisions of this part and this By-law 2014-87, development charges against land to be developed for residential use shall be calculated and collected at the following base rates: Planning, Building & Development 90% 80% 60% 50% Deposit Value 1,000.00 per dwelling 1,500.00 per dwelling 1,000.00 % of Fees Paid 15 Page 24 of 51 Page 145 of 398 Schedule of Development Charges September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023 Service Singles & Semis (per unit) Rows & Other Multiples (per unit) Apartments Outside Core Tourist Area (per m2) Core Tourist Area(2) (per m2) Singles & Semis Rows & Other Multiples Fire Protection 668.00 420.00 318.00 3.01 3.01 668.00 420.00 Roads & Related 3,843.00 2,410.00 1,826.00 17.25 17.25 3,843.00 2,410.00 General Government 130.00 82.00 62.00 0.59 0.59 130.00 82.00 Library 686.00 429.00 325.00 - - 686.00 429.00 Parks & Recreation 3,302.00 2,071.00 1,570.00 - - 3,302.00 2,071.00 Public Works & Fleet 391.00 245.00 186.00 1.76 1.76 391.00 245.00 Municipal Wide Services 9,020.00 5,657.00 4,287.00 22.61 22.61 9,020.00 5,657.00 Water 902.00 565.00 428.00 3.94 5.18 902.00 565.00 Sanitary Sewer 3,134.00 1,966.00 1,491.00 13.75 0.60 3,134.00 1,966.00 Storm Water Management 2,683.00 1,684.00 1,275.00 11.77 1.92 2,683.00 1,684.00 Sidewalks 208.00 130.00 99.00 0.91 0.84 208.00 130.00 Urban Area Services(1)6,927.00 4,345.00 3,293.00 30.37 8.54 6,927.00 4,345.00 Total Charge 15,947.00 10,002.00 7,580.00 52.98 31.15 15,947.00 10,002.00 4,165.00 2,612.00 11,782.00 7,390.00 *Amounts of Development Charges adjustments are in accordance with Section 14, By-law 2019-69, shall be made each year on September 1st. **The 17% increase is based on Statistics Canada Construction Price Standard available from Q2-2021 to Q2-2022 Notes: (1) See Schedule "C" of By-Law 2019-69 (2) See Schedule "D" of By-Law 2019-69 (3) See Schedule "E" of By-Law 2019-69 Total Charge Planning, Building & Development Residential Charge by Unit Type Non- Residential Charge by Unit Type Exemption(3) Residential Charge by Unit Type Total Exempted Value for residential dwellings constructed with the downtown community improvement area(3) 16 Page 25 of 51 Page 146 of 398 City Development Charges 2022-2023 Subject to annual change due to CPI as per By-Law - Fees effective September 1, 2022 Development Charges against land to be developmed for residential and non-residential use shall be based upon the following designated services within the corresponding area providing by the City, and in proportions applicable to each service. Designated Services Municipal Wide Charge Allocation Combined Urban Charge Allocation Non- Residential Municipal Wide Charge Allocation Non-Residential Combined Tourist Core Charge Allocation Non-Residential Combined Outside Tourist Core Charge Allocation Fire Protection 7.40%4.19%13.31%9.66%5.68% Roads & Related 42.61%24.10%76.29%55.38%32.56% General Government 1.44%0.82%2.61%1.89%1.11% Library 7.61%4.30%0.00%0.00%0.00% Parks & Recreation 36.61%20.71%0.00%0.00%0.00% Public Works & Fleet 4.33%2.45%7.79%5.65%3.32% Water 0.00%5.66%0.00%16.63%7.44% Sanitary Sewer 0.00%19.65%0.00%1.93%25.95% Storm Water Management 0.00%16.82%0.00%6.16%22.22% Sidewalks 0.00%1.30%0.00%2.70%1.72% Total 100.00%100.00%100.00%100.00%100.00% Planning, Building & Development 17 Page 26 of 51 Page 147 of 398 Private Sewer Lateral Cleaning $ Fee $ HST $ Total Monday to Sunday (exclusive of observed holidays) between 8:00am and 7:15 pm 159.04 N/A 159.04 Monday to Sunday (exclusive of observed holidays) between 7:15pm and 8:00 pm 199.30 N/A 199.30 Monday to Sunday (exclusive of observed holidays) between 8:00pm and 8:00 am 400.61 N/A 400.61 Observed Holiday 400.61 N/A 400.61 "No action", cancellation or false alarm (exclusvie of observed holidays) between 8:00 am and 7:15 pm 60.00 N/A 60.00 "No action", cancellation or false alarm (exclusvie of observed holidays) between 7:15 pm and 8:00 am 90.00 N/A 90.00 Video inspection of a private sewer service (only during times as per line 1 above) free once annually. All other requests will be charged as per lines 1, 2 and 3 above one free annually N/A one free annually Copy of DVD of video 8.85 1.15 10.00 High pressure flushing of sewer lateral from maintenance hole/property line at City's direction or requirement Note: Payment can be made by cash or cheque in advance of doing any work New Install Meter Costs $ Fee $ HST $ Total 5/8" Positive Displacement Complete 568.47 73.90 642.37 5/8" Positive Displacement Meter Only 261.03 33.93 294.96 5/8" x 3/4" Positive Displacement Complete 568.47 73.90 642.37 5/8" x 3/4" Positive Displacement Meter Only 261.03 33.93 294.96 3/4" Positive Displacement Complete 626.25 81.41 707.66 3/4" Positive Displacement Meter Only 318.81 41.45 360.26 1" Positive Displacement Complete 725.15 94.27 819.42 1" Positive Displacement Meter Only 408.71 53.13 461.84 1.5" Positive Displacement Complete 1,307.63 169.99 1,477.62 1.5" Positive Displacement Meter Only 861.74 112.03 973.77 2" compound 2,929.76 380.87 3,310.63 3" compound 4,332.40 563.21 4,895.61 4" compound 5,918.62 769.42 6,688.04 6" compound 10,616.71 1,380.17 11,996.88 6 x 8" compound 4" to 10" protectus R900 Wall Mount Transmitter 313.89 40.81 354.70 Wire Replacement 84.29 10.96 95.25 Fail to be ready for pre-scheduled meter repair by City staff Water $ Fee $ HST $ Total Bulk Water Rate (per cubic meter)2.12 N/A 2.12 Bulk Water Distribution System - purchase card 15.00 N/A 15.00 Installation of Water Service - any size City supervised tapping fees: 3/4"-5/8" up to & including 2" service 131.10 N/A 131.10 City supervised tapping fees: 4" and up 464.50 N/A 464.50 Fail to be ready for appointment 75.00 N/A 75.00 Charge for application to change meter size 125.00 N/A 125.00 Municipal Works At cost Actual Costs Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost 18 Page 27 of 51 Page 148 of 398 Water, Cont'd Water $ Fee $ HST $ Total Exercise & Operate Curb Stop or Property Valve 69.79 N/A 69.79 3rd Party Meter Testing/Verification (up to 1")250.12 N/A 250.12 Water Meter Tampering Fee (plus new install meter cost & estimated water theft)500.00 N/A 500.00 Water Meter Inspection 50.00 N/A 50.00 Hydrant Flushing/Testing: per hydrant 69.79 N/A 69.79 Sanitary Sewer Diversion Rebate Application 125.00 N/A 125.00 Shutting off or turning on water supply (arrears & seasonal shut off) during normal working hours 91.39 N/A 91.39 Shutting off or turning on water supply (arrears & seasonal shut off) outside normal working hours 219.27 N/A 219.27 Shutting off or turning on water supply (maintenance) during normal working hours 69.79 N/A 69.79 Shutting off or turning on water supply (maintenance) outside normal working hours 197.67 N/A 197.67 Miscellaneous - Water/Wastewater $ Fee $ HST $ Total Water & Wastewater backflow and meter rental fee 125.00 N/A 125.00 Charge after 14 days and every additional 14 days thereafter 125.00 N/A 125.00 Administrative - Invoicing 25.00 N/A 25.00 Notes: Charge for meters found on By-pass: a) By-pass opened with the consent of the City will be charged using the average estimated daily consumption based on annual consumption x number of days on by-pass b) By-pass opened or meter removed, tampered or illegal will be charged (a) x 3 penalty rate. c) If no previous consumption is recorded, a similarly sized meter/similar use will be used at the Engineer's discretion to calculate average daily consumption and charge at (b) rate. Water Meter Tampering is a $500.00 fee, plus the cost of the water meter replacement and the estimated consumption loss. For the purpose of thie by-law, normal working hours shall mean Monday to Friday (exclusive of observed holidays) between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Municipal Works Meter loaned with Back Flow Preventor for approved hydrant consumption: Damage to meter or backflow preventor cost. 19 Page 28 of 51 Page 149 of 398 Subdivision & Vacant Land Condominium and Deposits $ Fee $ HST $ Total Administration Fee (on construction value)3.00%N/A Varies Inspection Fee (on construction value)2.50%N/A Varies Pre-Servicing Agreement Fee 500.00 N/A 500.00 Street Lighting Inspection Fee (ea. Lights, 3rd Party Inspection)160.00 N/A 160.00 Boulevard Street Tree Fee (ea)450.00 N/A 450.00 Cash in-lieu of Survey Monumentation (see below) Vertical Monumentation < 10 Ha 600.00 N/A Varies 10 Ha to 20 Ha 1,200.00 N/A Varies Each Additional Ha 600.00 N/A Varies Horizontal Monumentation < 5 Ha 400.00 N/A Varies 5 Ha to 10 Ha 800.00 N/A Varies Each Additional Ha 400.00 N/A Varies Lot Grading Deposit (ea. Lot/Unit - Max $50,000.00)1,000.00 N/A Varies As Constructed Plan Deposit (ea. Lot/Unit - Max $20,000.00)1,000.00 N/A Varies Administrative $ Fee $ HST $ Total Full Size Prints - Black & White 4.42 0.57 4.99 Full Size Prints - Colour 8.85 1.15 10.00 Photocopies (per page): Letter (colour)0.50 0.07 0.57 Photocopies (per page): Legal (colour)0.75 0.10 0.85 Photocopies (per page): Ledger (colour)1.00 0.13 1.13 Photocopies (per page): Letter (black & white)0.30 0.04 0.34 Photocopies (per page): Legal (black & white)0.40 0.05 0.45 Photocopies (per page): Ledger(black & white)0.50 0.07 0.57 Letters of Compliance 200.00 26.00 226.00 Saved documents on customer supplied USB 5.31 0.69 6.00 Saved documents on included USB 13.27 1.73 15.00 Engineering Manuals and Reports (binding, cover & assembly)13.27 1.73 15.00 Engineering Manuals and Reports (per sheet/double sided)0.03 0.00 0.03 Road Occupancy Permit $ Fee $ HST $ Total Application (security deposit required upon approval of application)350.00 N/A 350.00 Site Alteration Permit $ Fee $ HST $ Total Application (plus applicable security deposit)200.00 N/A 200.00 Municipal Works 20 Page 29 of 51 Page 150 of 398 Forestry - City Tree Removal Request $ Fee $ HST $ Total City tree removal application fee *removal of request only, no guarantee of approval 100.00 N/A 100.00 City tree removal (plus $900 contribution to 2:1 replanting elsewhere) Curb & Sidewalk Alterations $ Fee $ HST $ Total Curb Cut per linear foot (minimum cut fee $250.00)90.35 N/A 90.35 Sidewalk Repair per square foot 186.40 N/A 186.40 Curb Repair per linear foot (minimum repair fee $250.00)209.00 N/A 209.00 Sanitary, Storm or Water Model - Assessments $ Fee $ HST $ Total Small scale development and simple modeling 1,500.00 195.00 1,695.00 Mid-scale development and medium complexity modeling 3,000.00 390.00 3,390.00 Large scale development and high complexity modeling 6,000.00 780.00 6,780.00 Special modeling services Parkland $ Fee $ HST $ Total Parkland Gate Installation Application 550.00 71.50 621.50 Parkland Access Permit (plus applicable security deposit)250.00 N/A 250.00 Municipal Works Case by case pricing At cost *Notes: The request for removal of a City tree is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and further requires a submission of a formal application. In effort to reserve our current tree canopy, all requests will be reviewed directly by the Forestry Supervisor. Trees approved for removal for reasons other than tree health shall be accompanied by a contribution to 2:1 replanting as per Forestry Policy 314.01. 21 Page 30 of 51 Page 151 of 398 Permits $ Fee $ HST $ Total Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually) - first such vehicle 82.50 10.73 93.23 Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually) - second such vehicle- under the same registered owner as first permit 27.50 3.58 31.08 Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually) - each additional such motor vehicle under the same registered owner as the 1st and 2nd permits 16.50 2.15 18.65 Oversize/overweight load permit - single trip 82.50 10.73 93.23 Oversize/overweight load permit - annually 220.00 28.60 248.60 On-street overnight parking permit - annually 121.68 15.82 137.50 Newspaper box permit - annually 33.00 N/A 33.00 Parking meter bagging (per meter per day) - standard daily route for bagged 11.00 1.43 12.43 Residential on-street permit/replacement cost 16.50 2.15 18.65 Residential Convenience pass 97.35 11.50 108.85 Parking Lots - Municipal Parking $ Fee $ HST $ Total Lot 2 - per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 2 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 3 - per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 3 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 4 - per hour 2.66 0.35 3.01 Lot 4 - per 8 hours 10.63 1.38 12.01 Lot 5 - per hour 2.66 0.35 3.01 Lot 5 - per 8 hours 10.63 1.38 12.01 Lot 7 - per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 8 - per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 9 - per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 9 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 12 - per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 12 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 13 - per month 25.00 3.25 28.25 Lot 13 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 15 - per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 16 - per hour 4.43 0.57 5.00 Lot 16 - per month 35.00 4.55 39.55 Lot 17 - per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 18 - per hour 2.66 0.35 3.01 Lot 18 - per 8 hours 10.63 1.38 12.01 Lot 18 - per month 50.00 6.50 56.50 Lot 19 - per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 19 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 20 - per hour 2.66 0.35 3.01 Lot 20 - per 8 hours 10.63 1.38 12.01 On-street rate - commercial/business 1.77 0.23 2.00 On-street rate - hospital 1.77 0.23 2.00 On-street rate - tourist 3.10 0.40 3.50 Parking Lot Replacement Cost: 1-15 days Parking Lot Replacement Cost: 16-31 days Municipal Works - Parking & Traffic Full cost of lot Half cost of lot 22 Page 31 of 51 Page 152 of 398 Parking Fines/Violations cont'd $ Fee $ HST $ Total Park unpaid special event rate 45.00 N/A 45.00 Traffic/Engineering Information $ Fee $ HST $ Total 8 hour intersection traffic count - per location 300.00 39.00 339.00 24 hour automatic traffic recorder (ATR) - per location 100.00 13.00 113.00 24 hour speed study (ATR) - per location 245.00 31.85 276.85 4 day automatic traffic recorder (ATR), speed/volume/class - per location 400.00 52.00 452.00 7 day automatic traffic recorder (ATR), speed/volume/class - per location 700.00 91.00 791.00 Disabled Parking Sign 30.00 3.90 33.90 Disabled Parking tab - ($300 fine)15.00 1.95 16.95 Six foot telespar post & base 50.00 6.50 56.50 Ten foot telespar post and base 60.00 7.80 67.80 "Slow down" lawn sign and base 16.50 2.15 18.65 24 hour automatic traffic recorder (ATR) - season - approx. 150 locations 1,500.00 195.00 1,695.00 Special Event Application (small)100.00 13.00 113.00 Special Event Application (medium)250.00 32.50 282.50 Special Event Application (large)500.00 65.00 565.00 Administrative Penalities Hearing non-appearance fee Late payment fee MTO search fee Screening non-appearance fee 20.00 15.00 25.00 Municipal Works - Parking & Traffic $ Fee 50.00 23 Page 32 of 51 Page 153 of 398 Inspection/ Fire Prevention Services $ Fee $ HST $ Total Private Home Day Care, Respite Homes 175.00 22.75 197.75 Licensed Day Care 250.00 32.50 282.50 Boarding Room & Lodging & Bed & Breakfast 225.00 29.25 254.25 Residential: 1-3 units (includes single family dwelling, duplex and triplex)250.00 32.50 282.50 Multi-Units: Apartments 1-4 units 350.00 45.50 395.50 Multi-Units: over 4 units, rate per unit 75.00 9.75 84.75 Hotels/Motels: 1-10 units 450.00 58.50 508.50 Hotels/Motels: over 10 units, rate per unit 75.00 9.75 84.75 Commericial & Industrial less than 1,000 square meters 250.00 32.50 282.50 For each additional 1,000 square meters 75.00 9.75 84.75 Re-inspection fee for outstanding violations for the second and each subsquent re-inspection 100.00 13.00 113.00 Care/vunerable Occupancies 100.00 13.00 113.00 Municipal Licensing Re-inpection 57.37 7.46 64.83 Unsafe Building Order Compliance Inspection 350.00 45.50 395.50 FPO Response & Remediation of Hazard Fee/hr 57.37 7.46 64.83 Preconstruction consultation 57.37 7.46 64.83 Non-legislated inspection fee 57.37 7.46 64.83 Note: Requested inspection, outside of regular business hours, on weekends or holidays, is $150.00 per hour, with a minimum fee of $300.00 Approvals/Permits $ Fee $ HST $ Total General File Search 100.00 13.00 113.00 Occupant Load Signs 57.37 7.46 64.83 Reproduce Existing Documents 60.00 7.80 67.80 Fire Safety Plan Review & Approval - per submission 57.37 7.46 64.83 ULC Integrated Life Safety System Test Approval 57.37 7.46 64.83 3D Rendering of Buildings or Fire Scene 350.00 45.50 395.50 Hose Removal Approval and Inspection (per hose cabinet fee of $15/hose + HST)250.00 32.50 282.50 Letters & Produce Incident Reports to Insurance 105.00 13.65 118.65 Liquor Licence Approval Letter 160.00 20.80 180.80 Special Events (approval letter)70.00 9.10 79.10 Fireworks Displays (approval letter)70.00 9.10 79.10 Fireworks Vendor Permit 70.00 9.10 79.10 Designation of Fire Access Routes 150.00 19.50 169.50 Products $ Fee $ HST $ Total Security Key Boxes 175.00 22.75 197.75 Fire route signs 35.00 4.55 39.55 Lock for fire safety plan box 20.00 2.60 22.60 Providing & installing carbon monoxide alarm installation 35.40 4.60 40.00 Providing & installing combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarm 35.40 4.60 40.00 Providing & installing a listed smoke alarm 15.00 1.95 16.95 Fire 24 Page 33 of 51 Page 154 of 398 Miscellaneous $ Fee $ HST $ Total Plan examinations, per $1 of permit value 0.10 N/A 0.10 Zoning amendments, per $1 of application fee 0.10 N/A 0.10 Site plan review, per $1 of application fee 0.10 N/A 0.10 Committee of Adjustments, per $1 of application fee 0.10 N/A 0.10 Subdivision Plans, per $1 of application fee 0.10 N/A 0.10 Fee to expedite services 50% if current applicable service fee in addition to regular fee 25 Page 34 of 51 Page 155 of 398 Training/Public Education Services $ Fee $ HST $ Total Fire Safety Training - Business (minimum of 4 hours) per hour 57.37 7.46 64.83 Fire Safety Training - non-profit group Supervision of Fire Drills - Business - per Fire employee (minimum 1 hour)57.37 7.46 64.83 Supervision of Fire Drills - non-profit group Fire Extinguisher Training Base Price 250.00 32.50 282.50 Fire Extinguisher Training per person 10.00 1.30 11.30 Fire Ground Training Use: Tower with live burn props - 8 hours 1,722.64 223.94 1,946.58 Tower with live burn props - 4 hours 1,025.32 133.29 1,158.61 Training Ground with no burn props - 8 hours 500.00 65.00 565.00 Training Ground with no burn props - 4 hours 250.00 32.50 282.50 Car Rescue - per vehicle 250.00 32.50 282.50 Apparatus required/day Fire Safety Training/Public Education Services $ Fee $ HST $ Total Title searches Corporate profiles Cost of Prosecution Services Fire investigation - contracted services cost recovery Fire suppression - contracted services cost recovery Fire inspection support (fire alarm/sprinkler, etc) Cost to secure vacant building Fire Protection Services $ Fee $ HST $ Total Failure to comply with an Ontario regulation causing an Emergency Reponse O. Reg.201/01 Fire Department vehicle per hour or part thereof Non-resident motor vehicle response - per apparatus for 1st hour or part thereof Non-resident motor vehicle response - per apparatus for each additional half hour or part thereof Response for open air burning - per apparatus for the 1st hour or part thereof Response for open air burning - per apparatus for each additional half hour or part thereof. Response & remediation - grow operations/drug lab Response for rescue as result of trespass/stunting/misadventure Response for malicious complaint/false reporting After hours services (per person/per hour)86.06 11.19 97.25 Delayed response from Property Keyholder Risk Safety Management Plan (RSMP) Review - Propane $ Fee $ HST $ Total Existing facility - 5,000 USWG or less 250.00 32.50 282.50 New/modified facility - 5,000 USWG or less 500.00 65.00 565.00 Existing facility - more than 5,000 USWG 1,250.00 162.50 1,412.50 New/modified facility - more than 5,000 USWG 2,500.00 325.00 2,825.00 Fire no charge no charge as billed to the department as billed to the department **current MTO Rate as billed to the department as billed to the department as billed to the department ** note: MTO rate is an established fee used by Fire Departments to cost recover **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate as billed to the department as billed to the department **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate 26 Page 35 of 51 Page 156 of 398 Preventable False Alarms $ Fee $ HST $ Total First two alarms, written warning after 2nd alarm Third alarm 300.00 39.00 339.00 Fourth Alarm 400.00 52.00 452.00 Fifth Alarm 800.00 104.00 904.00 Note: where the Fire Department responds to a property for repeated preventable fire alarm activations or for responses for single residential alarm activations, the above noted fees will be charged accordingly. The alarms will be calculated based on the calendar year commencing January 1st. No charge 27 Page 36 of 51 Page 157 of 398 Please note: Cemetery Fees are effective March 1, 2023 Interment Rights (Lot Sales)Total Fee HST Total Charge Adult Single Lot 2,575.72 334.84 2,910.56 Child/Infant Single Lot - size 4'x5'1,287.86 167.42 1,455.28 Child/Infant Single Lot - with granite memorial/keepsakes storage 3,500.00 455.00 3,955.00 Cremation Lot - Single lot 538.39 69.99 608.38 Cremation Plot - Four lots 1,787.86 232.42 2,020.28 One Time Care & Maintenance Fee 300.00 39.00 339.00 Interment Rights (Niche Sales)Total Fee HST Total Charge Niche Level A & B Single Niche Stamford Green only 821.86 106.84 928.70 Double Niche 1,903.25 247.42 2,150.67 Triple Niche Stamford Green only 2,725.11 354.26 3,079.37 Niche Level C - G Single Niche Stamford Green only 1,038.14 134.96 1,173.10 Double Niche 2,162.78 281.16 2,443.94 Triple Niche Stamford Green only 3,200.91 416.12 3,617.03 Interment Rights (Niche Sales-Estate)Total Fee HST Total Charge Two Niche Unit (4 Urn Limit)4,875.00 633.75 5,508.75 Four Niche Unit (8 Urn Limit)9,750.00 1,267.50 11,017.50 Interment & Inurnment Service Fees Total Fee HST Total Charge Adult Casket Burial 1,659.32 215.71 1,875.03 Adult Double Depth Casket Burial 2,295.00 298.35 2,593.35 Child/Infant Casket Burial 829.66 107.86 937.52 Cremains Urn Burial 525.02 68.25 593.27 Oversized Urn Burial (Companion & Urn Vaults)787.55 102.38 889.93 Cremains - SCATTERING - REMEMBRANCE GARDENS 268.03 34.84 302.87 Cremains - SCATTERING - OTHER 134.01 17.42 151.43 Interment Cancellation - Casket (if not already open)393.27 51.13 444.40 Interment Cancellation - Urn (if lot/niche already open)196.64 25.56 222.20 Interment Services (Niche Inurnments)Total Fee HST Total Charge Single Inurnment 413.50 53.76 467.26 Double Cremain Inurnment*89.49 11.63 101.12 Dis-Inter Niche Urn 196.64 25.56 222.20 *Adminstration fee for the 2nd inurnment if taking place at the same time as the first and in the same niche. Cemetery Fees 28 Page 37 of 51 Page 158 of 398 Please note: Cemetery Fees are effective March 1, 2023 Dis-Interment Services Total Fee HST Total Charge Adult Casket Dis-interment only*2,809.08 365.18 3,174.26 Adult Casket Dis-interment & Re-interment 480.32 62.44 542.76 Cremain Urn Dis-interment Only*790.65 102.78 893.43 Cremain Urn Dis-interment & Re-Interment 1,339.39 174.12 1,513.51 Infant Casket Dis-intermnent Only*1,079.66 140.36 1,220.02 Infant Casket Dis-intermnent & Re-interment 1,909.32 248.21 2,157.53 *remains are removed from Municipal Cemetery Interment Surcharges Total Fee HST Total Charge Late Arrivals - after 3:00 pm Mon-Sat, Sun & Holidays (each 1/2 hour)124.30 16.16 140.46 Sunday & Holiday Casket Burial - scheduled between 11:00 am & 2:00 pm 944.64 122.80 1,067.44 Sunday & Holiday Cremains Burial - scheduled between 11:00 am & 2:00 pm 472.33 61.40 533.73 Tent Rental (All Interment Services)149.16 19.39 168.55 Less than 8 working hours casket burial order 298.32 38.78 337.10 Less than 8 working hours cremains burial order 149.16 19.39 168.55 Administration Services Total Fee HST Total Charge Cemetery Administrative fee 89.49 11.63 101.12 Interment Rights Replacement/Duplicate 44.74 5.82 50.56 Cremains Urn Burial - double (admin fee) *companion urn*89.49 11.63 101.12 Cemetery Records Search (charge per hour)44.74 5.82 50.56 Cemetery Fees Dis-Interment & Administrative Service Fees 29 Page 38 of 51 Page 159 of 398 Please note: Cemetery Fees are effective March 1, 2023 Niche & Memorial Products Total Fee HST Total Charge Bronze Wreath (Maplegrove) or Frame (Lundy's Lane)974.87 126.73 1,101.60 Glass - Single Niche - Stamford Green 97.49 12.67 110.16 Glass - Double Niche - Stamford Green 194.97 25.35 220.32 Glass - Triple Niche - Stamford Green 243.00 31.59 274.59 Bronze Plate - Single Niche - Stamford Green 731.15 95.05 826.20 Bronze Plate - Double Niche - Stamford Green 1,462.30 190.10 1,652.40 Bronze Plate - Triple Niche - Stamford Green 2,193.45 285.15 2,478.60 Granite Plate Etching Service 750.00 97.50 847.50 Cremation Keep Sakes - Pendant 104.00 13.52 117.52 Cremation Keep Sakes - Pendant with Fingerprint 159.00 20.67 179.67 Key FOB (extra) Stamford Green 19.49 2.53 22.02 Cemetery & Park Memorial Program Total Fee HST Total Charge Memorial Tree with name tag 810.00 105.30 915.30 Memorial Bench with plate installed on back of bench 2,700.00 351.00 3,051.00 Memorial Bench with bronze plaque (8" x 10") and stand 3,510.00 456.30 3,966.30 Foundation /Marker/Installation Services Total Fee HST Total Charge Foundation Installation - up to 36"831.80 108.13 939.93 Foundation Installation - 36" to 48"956.00 124.28 1,080.28 Foundation Installation - 49" to 60"1,281.28 166.57 1,447.85 Foundation Installation - 61" to 72 1,405.48 182.71 1,588.19 Foundation Installation - 73" to 90"1,588.00 206.44 1,794.44 Veteran Upright Marker Setting 565.16 73.47 638.63 Small Flat Marker Setting under 172 square inches 203.45 26.45 229.90 Large Flat Marker Setting over 172 square inches 357.16 46.43 403.59 Corner Markers Setting (per set of 4)203.45 26.45 229.90 Prescribed Marker Care & Maintenance Fee Total Fee HST Total Charge Flat Marker Over 172 square inches 100.00 13.00 113.00 Cemetery Fees Memorial Products & Services Foundation Fees 30 Page 39 of 51 Page 160 of 398 3) Sunday & statutory holiday interment services may be scheduled between 11:00 am & 2:00 pm. An interment surcharge will apply. 4) A "scheduled" funeral late arrival & other interment surcharges will apply as indicated in the Cemetery Fee Schedule - "Interment Surcharges" 5) Funeral late arrivals (arriving after the scheduled time) will be subject to an additional fee. 6) Funeral Directors are responsible for advising families, in advance, of potential late charges & applicable surcharges. 7) Dis-interments may be scheduled from May 1st to November 1st only and at the discretion of the Cemetery Manager or designate. 8) The Funeral Director is responsible for scheduling & all related costs for disinterments including: casket/urn/vault/removal vault/urn unsealing & resealing Niagara Regional Health Unit Approval and Attendance 9) One time care & maintenance fee is charged per interment (fully body or cremation) that takes place in a lot (grave) that was purchased prior to 1955. B) Interment Right Sales 1) The Interment Rights Holder owns the interment rights to a single lot, plot and/or niche. The Interment Rights Holder must abide by the regulations stipulated in the Cemetery by-law, including the installation of a monument, maintenance of a flowerbed or other memorialization. 2) The Interment Rights Holder may transfer, exchange or sell-back a plot, single lot or niche at any time before an interment takes place. If the above Interment Rights have not been used, the purchaser may, in writing to the City within thirty (30) days from the signing of the contract, cancel this contract and receive a full refund. Following thirty (30) days, the purchaser may be eligible for a full refund less the Care & Maintenance Fees. C) Resale/Transfers The Rights Holder may resell unused lots/plots/niches to the City of Niagara Falls for a refund of the current Cemetery Fee. Rights Holder may also resell unused lots/plots/niches privately. The City reserves first right of refusal for all resell/sell back of Interment Rights (i.e. lots, plots and niches). All documents pertaining to the original sale must be returned to the Cemetery Office. An administration charge will apply, in accordance with the current Cemetery Fees Schedule. D) Payment Interment Rights (lot sales) must be paid in full before any burial and/or memorialization can take place. Payment for a burial service (casket, cremation, niche, scatter) is due the day of the service. Credit card, debit, cheque are the only acceptable methods of payment. E) Inquiries All inquiries or concerns should be received in person at the Fairview Cemetery office, on Stanley Ave., Monday through Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, or by calling (905) 354-4721 Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Saturday appointments must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Mark Richardson, Manager of Cemetery Services. 2) Monday to Saturday Interment Services (except on Statutory or City Holidays) may be scheduled between 9:00am and 3:00 pm only Cemetery Fees Memorial Products & Services Notes: A) Interment/Disinterment Services 1) All committal services scheduling is at the approval of the Cemetery Services based on location, weather, staff availability & the number of services requested. 31 Page 40 of 51 Page 161 of 398 Note: Commercial Groups/Community Groups Non-profit: Prime hours are Monday-Friday 5:00 pm-11:00 pm, Saturday-Sunday 7:00 am to close Non-prime hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm and 11:00 pm - 12:00 am Statutory Holidays are charged at prime rates Summer ice rates are applicable from May 1st through August 31st Exact dates of opening & closing to be determined each year Cancellation Fee $ Fee $ HST $ Total Arenas, playing fields, Older Adult Centre and MacBain Community Centre rentals 20.81 2.71 23.52 Ice/Floor Rentals (Fall/Winter)$ Fee $ HST $ Total Adult Ice rental - prime time 223.36 29.04 252.40 Adult Ice rental - non-prime time 117.10 15.22 132.32 Youth Ice rental - prime time (resident)147.34 19.15 166.49 Youth Ice rental - prime time (non-resident)204.42 26.57 230.99 Youth Ice rental - non prime time 94.02 12.22 106.24 Youth tournament prime time (non-tenant)169.81 22.08 191.89 Ice Training (non prime time only, 5 skater maximum)61.64 8.01 69.65 Education rate (all elementary schools)56.85 7.39 64.24 Floor Rental - adult 73.90 9.61 83.51 Floor Rental - youth 68.39 8.89 77.28 Floor Rental - non-resident 86.12 11.20 97.32 Ice/Floor Rentals (Spring/Summer)$ Fee $ HST $ Total All users - prime time 216.92 28.20 245.12 All users - non prime time 146.41 19.03 165.44 Tenant Groups - prime time 181.00 23.53 204.53 Tenant Groups - non prime time 120.67 15.69 136.36 Youth tournament (non-tenant) prime time 169.80 22.07 191.87 Education rate (all schools)58.58 7.62 66.20 Floor rental - adult 76.15 9.90 86.05 Floor rental - youth 70.44 9.16 79.60 Recreation, Culture & Facilities 32 Page 41 of 51 Page 162 of 398 MacBain Community Centre Room Rental Fees Rooms for Rent (Regular & Out of Town) $ Hourly Rate $ HST $ Total $ Day Rate $ HST $ Total Multi-Purpose Room A 26.25 3.41 29.66 131.25 17.06 148.31 Multi-Purpose Room D 63.00 8.19 71.19 315.00 40.95 355.95 Multi-Purpose Room E 63.00 8.19 71.19 315.00 40.95 355.95 Multi-Purpose Room D/E (together)126.00 16.38 142.38 630.00 81.90 711.90 Multi-Purpose Room F 26.25 3.41 29.66 131.25 17.06 148.31 Community Board Room 26.25 3.41 29.66 131.25 17.06 148.31 Coronation Room 63.00 8.19 71.19 315.00 40.95 355.95 Rooms for Rent (Non Profit ) $ Hourly Rate $ HST $ Total $ Day Rate $ HST $ Total Multi-Purpose Room A 13.13 1.71 14.84 63.00 8.19 71.19 Multi-Purpose Room D 31.50 4.10 35.60 157.50 20.48 177.98 Multi-Purpose Room E 31.50 4.10 35.60 157.50 20.48 177.98 Multi-Purpose Room D/E (together)63.00 8.19 71.19 315.00 40.95 355.95 Multi-Purpose Room F 13.13 1.71 14.84 63.00 8.19 71.19 Community Board Room 13.13 1.71 14.84 63.00 8.19 71.19 Coronation Room 31.50 4.10 35.60 157.50 20.48 177.98 MacBain Community Centre - Rental Rates for profit $ Fee/hr $ HST $ Total 65.00 8.45 73.45 32.50 4.23 36.73 105.00 13.65 118.65 57.50 7.48 64.98 Day Rate 787.50 102.38 889.88 MacBain Community Centre - Rental Rates not for profit $ Fee/hr $ HST $ Total 32.50 4.23 36.73 16.25 2.11 18.36 52.50 6.83 59.33 22.50 2.93 25.43 10.00 1.30 11.30 15.00 1.95 16.95 Walking Track 50.00 6.50 56.50 $ Fee/hr $ HST $ Total 10.00 1.30 11.30 Valid for public swimming and drop in gym times Program Fees $ Fee/hr $ HST $ Total Child/Youth/Senior 8.85 1.15 10.00 Adult 13.27 1.73 15.00 Family 22.12 2.88 25.00 Drop in programs (excluding aquatics, indoor play structure & racquet sports)4.43 0.58 5.00 Adult MacBain Community Centre - DAY PASS Per pass Per pass Exclusive rentals-evenings & weekends Per pass Rental Fees Equipment Rental Per pass Youth Recreation, Culture & Facilities Gymnasium Squash Courts (per hour) Rental Fees Youth 1/3 gym Adult Adult 1/3 gym Youth/Older adult non-prime Gymnasium Youth Youth 1/3 gym Adult Adult 1/3 gym Rental Fees 33 Page 42 of 51 Page 163 of 398 Indoor Play Structure $ Fee $ HST $ Total Hourly NFP Rental 150.00 19.50 169.50 Drop in 6.19 0.81 7.00 Drop in 13.27 1.73 15.00 Birthday Parties $ Fee $ HST $ Total 80.00 10.40 90.40 250.00 32.50 282.50 200.00 26.00 226.00 50.00 - 50.00 8.85 1.15 10.00 MacBain Community Centre Storage Not for profit $5/square foot Profit $ Fee $ HST $ Total 8.85 1.15 10.00 Refund - Administration Fee Refund - Administration Fee $8/square foot Fees Fees Per Hour Room & 1/3 Gym Room & 1/3 Gym and Play Structure Room & Play Structure Refunds (for all rentals & registrations) Recreation, Culture & Facilities per child per family Birthday Party Cleaning/Damage Deposit Page 43 of 51 Page 164 of 398 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 1.33 0.17 1.50 2.43 0.32 2.75 4.87 0.63 5.50 5.75 0.75 6.50 4.87 0.63 5.50 3.54 0.46 4.00 4.42 0.58 5.00 15.49 2.01 17.50 22.12 2.88 25.00 24.34 3.16 27.50 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 22.12 2.88 25.00 26.55 3.45 30.00 Yoga/Aqua per class Six Month Membership - Resident Six Month Membership - Non-Resident Recreation, Culture & Facilities Program Fees Program Fees $1.50 program drop in (including Tai Chi) MacBain Community Centre - Older Adults 60 plus MacBain Community Centre - Older Adults 60 plus Memberships Pickelball - Non- Member Wellness pass (10 punches) Assessment & program $27.50 fitness pass (10 punches) Pickelball - Member $2.75 fitness class drop in (including Zumba) Bingo & lunch - member Bingo & lunch - non-member 35 Page 44 of 51 Page 165 of 398 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 3.54 0.46 4.00 4.42 0.58 5.00 3.98 0.52 4.50 8.85 1.15 10.00 13.27 1.73 15.00 61.95 8.05 70.00 119.47 15.53 135.00 79.65 10.35 90.00 6.19 0.81 7.00 4.42 0.58 5.00 180.00 23.40 203.40 240.00 31.20 271.20 60.00 7.80 67.80 Lane Rental (per hour)20.00 2.60 22.60 150.00 19.50 169.50 200.00 26.00 226.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 75.00 N/A 75.00 93.80 N/A 93.80 112.50 N/A 112.50 141.59 18.41 160.00 250.00 N/A 250.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 30.00 N/A 30.00 37.50 N/A 37.50 75.00 N/A 75.00 125.00 N/A 125.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 26.55 3.45 30.00 39.82 5.18 45.00 Private Private Swimming Lessons - Indoor 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes Adult Lessons Adult Daily Swim - Outdoor Pools Senior Unlimited Pass - outdoor only Adult Unlimited Pass - outdoor only 30 minutes Swimming Lessons - Outdoor (5 lessons) 45 minutes 60 minutes 1-10 people/hour Birthday Party Pool & room Pool & gym Both pools 1-30 people Both pools 31-100 peoplePool Rental (per hour) with Slide (additional) Fitness Classes Drop in - Adult Drop in - Older Adults 60+ Adult Senior AdultSix Month Membership Child Senior Leisure Swim Family (2+5) Recreation, Culture & Facilities MacBain Community Centre - Indoor Aquatics Program Fees Child/Youth Family (2+3) 36 Page 45 of 51 Page 166 of 398 Gale Centre/Chippawa Room Rental Fees Memorial Room $ Hourly Rate $ HST $ Total $ Day Rate $ HST $ Total Not for profit Community Group 50.00 6.50 56.50 200.00 26.00 226.00 For profit Commercial Use 100.00 13.00 113.00 400.00 52.00 452.00 Birthday Parties - per booking 75.00 9.75 84.75 N/A N/A N/A Boardrooms $ Hourly Rate $ HST $ Total $ Day Rate $ HST $ Total Not for profit Community Group N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A For profit Commercial Use 25.00 3.25 28.25 125.00 16.25 141.25 Chippawa Community Room $ Hourly Rate $ HST $ Total $ Day Rate $ HST $ Total Per Booking 75.00 9.75 84.75 N/A N/A N/A Note: per day is for an 8 hour period. Special provisions for tournaments can be made through contract rental. The Special Event rental rates are for the basic use and services of the facility only. Additional charges will be added for staff, equipment rental and any other facility requirements that are requested. Organizations serving alcoholic beverages must comply with the City's Alcohol Risk Management Policy. $ Fee $ HST $ Total 3.32 0.43 3.75 2.65 0.34 2.99 8.85 1.15 10.00 2.65 0.34 2.99 Seniors (60 years & over) Recreation, Culture & Facilities Public Skating Adult (16 years and over) Child/Student (15 years and under) Family Pass (2 adults, 3 children) 37 Page 46 of 51 Page 167 of 398 Playing Fields $ Fee $ HST $ Total 83.29 10.83 94.12 103.26 13.42 116.68 120.28 15.64 135.92 155.03 20.15 175.18 189.77 24.67 214.44 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 9.78 1.27 11.05 198.73 25.83 224.56 24.71 3.21 27.92 Per Hour Options $ Fee $ HST $ Total 8.16 1.06 9.22 18.70 2.43 21.13 16.32 2.12 18.44 40.16 5.22 45.38 52.10 6.77 58.87 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 6.96 0.90 7.86 16.32 2.12 18.44 13.94 1.81 15.75 28.28 3.68 31.96 40.16 5.22 45.38 $ Fee $ HST $ Total no charge no charge no charge 9.74 1.27 11.01 10.34 1.34 11.68 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 36.25 4.71 40.96 101.98 13.26 115.24 43.67 5.68 49.35 209.72 27.26 236.98 419.43 54.53 473.96 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 20.37 2.65 23.02 33.96 4.41 38.37 67.90 8.83 76.73 32.77 4.26 37.03 Lighting - one hour Lighting - two hours Lighting - per four hour block Lighting (youth per evening) Resident youth Non-resident youth Resident adult Non-resident adult Commercial Lighting Tournament Day Rate (day=10 hours/field) Commercial B Category Playing Fields Resident youth Non-resident youth Resident adult Non-resident adult Commercial C Category Playing Fields Resident youth Non-resident youth Resident adult Non-resident adult Playing Fields Youth per participant, includes practices, games & tournaments Non-resident Adult not-for-profit, sport organization Adult per team, includes practices, games (tournaments not included) Commercial, private clubs or for profit Track - exclusive use (Oakes Park) per day A Category Playing Fields Resident youth Non-resident youth Resident adult Recreation, Culture & Facilities Multi-Purposes Articial Turf Field Residential minor/youth sport organization Non-residential minor/youth sport organization Resident Adult not-for-profit, sport organization 38 Page 47 of 51 Page 168 of 398 Museum Fee Schedule $ Fee $ HST $ Total 5.31 0.69 6.00 4.42 0.57 4.99 no charge no charge no charge 17.70 2.30 20.00 66.37 8.63 75.00 44.25 5.75 50.00 66.37 8.63 75.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total no charge no charge no charge $ Fee $ HST $ Total 5.31 0.69 6.00 2.65 0.34 2.99 3.54 0.46 4.00 5.31 0.69 6.00 4.42 0.57 4.99 7.96 1.03 8.99 2.65 0.34 2.99 221.24 28.76 250.00 132.74 17.26 150.00 13.27 1.73 15.00 8.85 1.15 10.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 17.70 2.30 20.00 0.17 0.02 0.19 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 22.12 2.88 25.00 35.40 4.60 40.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total No charge No charge No charge 44.25 5.75 50.00 Research request/first hour Research request - additional research/hour Digital Image Photocopy (black & white) Membership Individual membership/year Family membership/year Other Photographic Reproductions School Program (approx. 90 minutes)/student School - self guided tour/student 45 minute museum or Battlefield experience (school)/student 45 minute museum or Battlefield experience (group)/person 90 minute museum or Battlefield experience (school)/student 90 minute museum or Battlefield experience (group)/person Additional Tour of Battle Ground Hotel/person Full day Educational Outreach Half day Educational Outreach Full day School Program Half day School Program Educational Programs (minimum 15 participants) Recreation, Culture & Facilities Niagara Falls History Museum Attendance Adults (20+) Students (6-19 years old or with valid ID) 5 years old and under Virtual School Educational Tour Customized Virtual School Educational Tour Family (up to 5 people - maximum 3 adults) Virtual Tour Group Battle Ground Hotel Museum & Willoughby Historical Museum Admission by donation 39 Page 48 of 51 Page 169 of 398 Museum Fee Schedule $ Fee $ HST $ Total 50.00 6.50 56.50 100.00 13.00 113.00 50.00 6.50 56.50 100.00 13.00 113.00 123.89 16.11 140.00 100.00 13.00 113.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 30.00 3.90 33.90 80.00 10.40 90.40 30.00 3.90 33.90 75.00 9.75 84.75 30.00 3.90 33.90 75.00 9.75 84.75 Community Makers are Niagara Regional Not-for-Profit organizations or Niagara Regional based artists putting on an event that is artistic in nature (Performance Art, Workshop, Presentation, etc.). This does not include trade shows or retail events unless artistic in nature. Public must be invited. Minimum of 2 hour rentals in the Museum Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/day Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/day Sherman Zavitz Theatre/day Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour Galleries/hour (only between 5-9 pm on Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat) Galleries/hour after operating hours Galleries/hour after operating hours Community Maker Rentals Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour Galleries/hour (only between 5-9 pm on Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat) Recreation, Culture & Facilities Rentals Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour Sherman Zavitz Theatre/day Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour 40 Page 49 of 51 Page 170 of 398 Niagara Falls Exchange $ Fee $ HST $ Total 110.62 14.38 125.00 154.87 20.13 175.00 575.22 74.78 650.00 796.46 103.54 900.00 884.96 115.04 1,000.00 1,327.43 172.57 1,500.00 1,769.91 230.09 2,000.00 530.97 69.03 600.00 973.45 126.55 1,100.00 44.25 5.75 50.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 20.00 2.60 22.60 75.00 9.75 84.75 420.00 54.60 474.60 670.00 87.10 757.10 780.00 101.40 881.40 1,280.00 166.40 1,446.40 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 398.23 51.77 450.00 398.23 51.77 450.00 353.98 46.02 400.00 Vendors attending 2 days/week will receive 25% discount $ Fee $ HST $ Total 265.49 34.51 300.00 265.49 34.51 300.00 221.24 28.76 250.00 Vendors attending 2 days/week will receive 25% discount $ Fee $ HST $ Total 265.49 34.51 300.00 88.50 11.51 100.01 66.37 8.63 75.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 132.74 17.26 150.00 66.37 8.63 75.00 44.25 5.75 50.00 *Winter Wednesday markets are unconfirmed at this time. Vendors attending 2 days/week will receive a 25% discount Outdoor wo/electricity Farmers' Market @ The Exchange - Wednesdays Winter/Spring (December-May) Indoor Market Hall Outdoor w/electricity Outdoor wo/electricity Outdoor w/electricity Annual with storage Farmers' Market @ The Exchange - Saturdays Summer/Fall (June-November) Indoor Market Hall Outdoor w/electricity Outdoor wo/electricity Farmers' Market @ The Exchange - Wednesdays Summer/Fall Indoor Market Hall Outdoor w/electricity Outdoor wo/electricity Farmers' Market @ The Exchange - Saturdays Winter/Spring (December-May) Indoor Market Hall Annual Annual 10 x 10 Annual 10 x 10 with storage Annual 20 x 10 Annual Hotdesk Cost to replace lost access key Annual Hotdesk with storage Woodworking Shop Membership Rates & Other Fees Daily Monthly Six Months Six Months with storage Six months 10 x 10 with storage Recreation, Culture & Facilities Artist Studio Membership Rates & Other Fees Monthly 10 x 10 Monthly 10 x 10 with storage Six months 10 x 10 41 Page 50 of 51 Page 171 of 398 Niagara Falls Exchange $ Fee $ HST $ Total 75.00 9.75 84.75 125.00 16.25 141.25 50.00 6.50 56.50 75.00 9.75 84.75 50.00 6.50 56.50 75.00 9.75 84.75 100.00 13.00 113.00 150.00 19.50 169.50 135.00 17.55 152.55 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 50.00 6.50 56.50 100.00 13.00 113.00 30.00 3.90 33.90 50.00 6.50 56.50 30.00 3.90 33.90 50.00 6.50 56.50 12.50 1.63 14.13 75.00 9.75 84.75 125.00 16.25 141.25 135.00 17.55 152.55 Community Makers are Niagara Regional Not-for-Profit organizations or Niagara Regional based artists putting on an event that is artistic in nature (Performance Art, Workshop, Presentation, etc.). This does not include trade shows or retail events unless artistic in nature. Public must be invited. Minimum of three (3) hour rentals of the Market Hall Parking Lot/hour Parking Lot/hour after operating hours Indoor stage rental (with minimum 3 hour rental) Artista Gallery Community Makers Rentals Market Hall/hour Market Hall/hour after operating hours Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour after operating hours Historic Drummondville Square/hour Historic Drummondville Square/hour after operating hours Historic Drummondville Square/hour Historic Drummondville Square/hour after operating hours Parking Lot/hour Parking Lot/hour after operating hours Indoor stage rental (with minimum 3 hour rental) Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour after operating hours Recreation, Culture & Facilities Rentals Market Hall/hour Market Hall/day after operating hours Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour 42 Page 51 of 51 Page 172 of 398 The Niagara Falls Shadow Council A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization "Taking gaming to epic level" Lady Justice Do not redact the contents of this document This document can be freely distributed #05-09-2023-08 Monday, May 08, 2023 F-2023-14 2023 Schedule of Fees - Update These are comments to be attached to the 05/09/2023 Council Meeting Agenda Item #8.2. Council, This whole charging fees for services and continually increasing them is "the cup is half empty" and getting more empty type process. Perhaps you could put a positive spin on these fees by declaring all fees are $1 million but currently the city is providing a discount. Take the Camping Establishments fee, doesn't saying council is reducing the prescribed $1 million fee by $999,890.00 sound better than stating the fee is $110.00. People will always be happy because there getting a discount ... yes? It is recommended that the fee schedule be approved anyhow. Thank you. Joedy Burdett Game Master of the Niagara Falls Shadow Council Qualified Ontario Independent Designer (BCIN 38837) Building Services, Plumbing-All Buildings, Small Buildings Owner Niagara Tinting Multiple property owner within the Niagara Falls Downtown Core Page 173 of 398 12th in line for ascension to The Niagara Falls City Council. 4480 Bridge Street, Niagara Falls, L2E 2R7 (905) 353 8468 Niagara Falls Shadow Council.ca (TNFSC.ca) The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization (BIN 1000515774). The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is not associated with The City of Niagara Falls Page 174 of 398 MW-2023-13 Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: May 9, 2023 Title: Sidewalk Winter Maintenance Riall Street Recommendation(s) That Council approve an amendment to the Winter Maintenance Policy whereby the south side of Riall Street between St. Andrew Avenue and St. Paul Avenue be removed from the 2023/2024 Sidewalk Plowing route. Executive Summary In response to a petition accepted by Council on March 21, 2023, which has been signed by thirteen of fifteen affected residences (87% in support), Staff are recommending to amend the Winter Maintenance Policy effective for the 2023/2024 winter season by removing approximately 500 metres of sidewalk snow clearing on Riall Street between St. Andrew Avenue and St. Paul Avenue. and safety for ongoing be monitored change will recommended The accordingly accessibility concerns, and if necessary, will be brought back to Council to potentiall y reverse this decision if the need arises. Background At the March 21, 2023 council meeting a petition from the Riall Streets residents was received. The petition, attached to this report, was signed by sixteen signatories representing thirteen residences. The petition requested that the south side or Riall Street be excluded from sidewalk winter maintenance due to repeated sod damage. Council moved a motion for a staff report. Current Winter Sidewalk Maintenance Quality Standard Winter sidewalk maintenance involves plowing and salting sidewalks to reduce slip hazards and provide safe passage for pedestrians during the winter months. Presently, the City plows and/or salts sidewalks once an accumulation of 8 cm of snow or icy conditions are detected. As per Provincial Legislation, the City has 24 - 48 hours after the storm has ended to complete this service during typical winter storms . During the entire winter and even on non-snow / ice storm event periods, sidewalks are patrolled and are spot plowed and/or salted as necessary to ensure safe pedestrian passage. Page 1 of 9 Page 175 of 398 Sidewalk maintenance is presently performed by Municipal sidewalk plows for approximately one-third of the City's sidewalk inventory (200 of 600 kilometres). They operate with a straight plow or snow blower depending on weather conditions. Sidewalk plow blades must marginally extend past the wheelpath of the equipment to be effective, and therefore the cleared path of travel corresponds solely on the size of the equipment, i.e. 1.5 meters (5 feet). Snow plowing of sidewalks with a straight blade provides the maximum 1.5 meter width in a single pass. However, when plowing with a straight blade, snow is inevitably directed either towards the road or residential property. Snow blowing is required when the weather event is so significant that the snow cannot be pushed with the blade or when there is limited storage available. The City currently employs a single operator for each of the seven uniquely defined sidewalk routes in the City. These seven routes are designed to be of a maximum length that can be completed in a typical 8 hour shift for average snow accumulations be tween 8 and 15 centimeters. When snow accumulations are heavy, or exceed 15 centimeters, a single pass of the sidewalk plow route requires more than one shift to complete, and therefore will extend beyond the minimum 8 hour duration, but less than the 48 hour maximum duration as required by O. Reg 239/02 Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways. Due to the narrow width of many of our sidewalks (anything less than 1.5 metres), and due to visibility challenges and obstructions located adjacent to the sidewalk, it is not uncommon for sidewalk plows to off-track and damage sod. This circumstance is further exacerbated when ground conditions are unfrozen and soft; which has been a more frequent experience with milder winter temperatures. Analysis Riall Street is a one kilometer class four roadway with annual daily traffic of approxiamtely 6,000 -7,999 vehicles. The road segment includes six (6) bus stop locations on the north side with 71 monthly ridership total. Sidewalks exist for the entire north side of the road, and between Mercury Avenue and St. Paul Avenue on the south side of the road. A signed crosswalk is located on Riall Street at St. Andrew Avenue leading from the north side of Riall Street to the south side of Riall Street. St. Andrew Avenue and Brock Street as well as St Paul Avenue and Dorchester Road receive sidewalk winter maintenance to provide pedestrians cleared walkway to two elementary schools in the area. See route below. Page 2 of 9 Page 176 of 398 Staff have reviewed the petition and h ave indicated all signing residences on an map attached to this report. It appears that thirteen out of fifteen, or eight-seven percent (87%) of affected residences wish to not have the City plow this section of sidewalk. Presumably residents are willing to maintain the sidewalks themselves. Staff believe that this petition was prompted by continual damages to sod caused by sidewalk plowing. Removing sidewalk winter maintenance from the south side of Riall Street from St. Andrew Avenue to St. Paul Avenue will have primary impact to immediately adjacent residents, and a minimal impact to pedestrians travelling through the area. The sidewalk location is not critical for adjacent connectivity. Given that the most impacted residents are also the individuals that are petitioning to forgo these City services, Staff are comfortable supporting the petitioners request for the upcoming 2023/2024 winter season. In light of this change, this location will correspondingly also be closely monitored for ongoing safety and accessibility concerns, and if necessary, will be brought back to Council to potentially reverse this decision if the safety of the travelling public is seen to be a major concern. Operational Implications and Risk Analysis Removing five hundred metres from the current sidewalk route would assist in maintaining current sidewalk plowing service levels as well as reduce annual sod restoration performed by City Staff, allowing Staff to concentrate efforts on priority locations. Riall Street north side will still receive full winter sidewalk maintenance from Dorchester Road to St. Paul Avenue. Page 3 of 9 Page 177 of 398 Conversely, Provincial Minimum Maintenance Standards are not optional and will continue to apply as it relates to the requirement for sidewalks to be cleared within various timeframes. Nonetheless, Staff suggest that the recommendations contained within th is report are only a marginal increase to the City's risk and liability profile, given that 500 metres of additional sidewalk is only a fraction of the 200 kilometres of sidewalks unmaintained in the winter out of the total 600 kilometres across the City. Financial Implications/Budget Impact The recommendations of this report have minimal financial or budgetary impact. Strategic/Departmental Alignment The content and recommendation included in this report aligns with Council's adoption of the 2019-2022 Strategic Priorities to provide a Healthy, Safe & Livable Community. The City of Niagara Falls is committed to building and maintaining a pedestrian friendly community. The City's policies recognize the importance of clearing sidewalks and enabling residents to maintain health, active lifestyles and in providing safe access to destinations such as school, work and commercial areas. City staff strive insofar as reasonably practicable, to provide safe winter sidewalk conditions for pedestrian traffic as set out in the appropriate level of service. List of Attachments Clerk's Memo - Petition Sidewalk Ploughing - Riall Street - Petition Written by: Marianne Tikky, Manager of Municipal Roadways Submitted by: Status: Erik Nickel, Director of Municipal Works Approved - 03 May 2023 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 03 May 2023 Page 4 of 9 Page 178 of 398 A Great City … For Generations To Come CLERKS DEPARTMENT Inter-Departmental Memo To: Mayor James M. Diodati & Members of Council From: William Matson, City Clerk Date: March 21, 2023 Re: Petition – Sidewalk Ploughing on Riall Street In October of 2021 Council passed amendments to its Procedural By-law with respect to implementing procedures around receiving petitions from the Public. A portion of those procedures are listed below as they pertain to this recent petition that has been submitted. Amendment to Council’s Procedural By-law: A petition must contain the following: a. The date of when the petition commenced; March 2023 b. The name and local civic address, telephone number or email address of the organizer who started the petition for contact purposes; Harry DeMol, 6500 Riall Street, hdemol@cogeco.ca c. The name and address of each person who signed or electronically submitted their name to the petition, and; d. A clear, legible statement, which communicates the purpose of the petition. All petitions MUST be related to matters within the direct jurisdiction of the City. All information on the petition, including names, addresses and telephone numbers shall become part of the public record of the meeting at which it is received. Unless otherwise directed by Council by way of a motion, petitions pertaining to a matter on the agenda, will be received and filed for information. RECOMMENDATION: That Council receive the attached petition regarding sidewalk snow ploughing and direct staff to report back on the feasibility of the request. Attach. 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No part of these digital images, or information, or hardcopies made from them may be reproduced and/or distributed without this disclaimer.Page 9 of 9Page 183 of 398 The Niagara Falls Shadow Council A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization "Taking gaming to epic level" Lady Justice Do not redact the contents of this document This document can be freely distributed #05-09-2023-10 Monday, May 08, 2023 MW-2023-13 Sidewalk Winter Maintenance Riall Street These are comments to be attached to the 05/09/2023 Council Meeting Agenda Item #8.3. Council, Hey what's the worst that could happen, someone who does not live on the street but traverses the area slips and falls and gets disable. The city has insurance for that right? Way to look out for other pedestrians safety and rights. So inconsiderate. It is nor recommended to approve staffs recommendations. Thank you. Joedy Burdett Game Master of the Niagara Falls Shadow Council Qualified Ontario Independent Designer (BCIN 38837) Building Services, Plumbing-All Buildings, Small Buildings Owner Niagara Tinting Multiple property owner within the Niagara Falls Downtown Core 12th in line for ascension to The Niagara Falls City Council. Page 184 of 398 4480 Bridge Street, Niagara Falls, L2E 2R7 (905) 353 8468 Niagara Falls Shadow Council.ca (TNFSC.ca) The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization (BIN 1000515774). The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is not associated with The City of Niagara Falls Page 185 of 398 PBD-2023-26 Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: May 9, 2023 Title: Uppers Quarry - Community Focus Group AM-2021-25 Recommendation(s) It is recommended that Council authorize staff to advertise a Request for Expression of Interest for participation in a Community Focus Group (CFG) to seek out interested persons to provide input into resident and landowner concerns regarding the proposed Uppers Quarry. Executive Summary Walker Aggregates Inc. has submitted an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the City to permit a quarry on lands adjacent to Thorold Townline Road, Beechwood Road and Uppers Lane, as shown on Schedule 1. Considerable public interest has been shown in this application. At its meeting of April 18, 2023, Council directed staff to initiate a Community Focus Group (CFG), comprised of concerned residents, City staff and representatives from Walker Aggregates Inc. to address key issues with the quarry application to ensure transparency, input, communication and consensus. Such a focus group may assist in ensuring concerns are are addressed in a transparent, comprehensive and efficient manner, and that solutions to address these concerns may be present to Council for their consideration. It is recommended the group consist of 6 - 8 volunteers consisting of nearby residents including from the Fernwood community, residents at large, local businesses and those interested in natural heritage. Representation from Walker Aggregates Inc. and the Region would also be requested. Background Walker Aggregates Inc. has submitted an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the City to permit a quarry on lands adjacent to Thorold Townline Road, Beechwood Road and Uppers Lane, as shown on Schedule 1. An application for a license under the Aggregate Resources Act has also been made to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. At Open Houses held on the City application in March, 2022, and for the Provincial license request on March 1, 2023, a substantial number of public comments and concerns have been made, including but limited concerns about to noise and vibration, safety, air quality, natural heritage impact and Page 1 of 5 Page 186 of 398 traffic. Many of these comments have been made by nearby residents, including from the Fernwood Subdivision. Council, at its meeting of April 18, 2023, passed a notice of motion asking staff to initiate a Community Focus Group, comprised of concerned residents, City staff and representatives from Walker Industries Inc. to address key issues that have been raised by the public on the quarry application to ensure transparency, input, communication and consensus. A similar CFG has been created for the Grassy Brook Secondary Plan. This focus group consists of 12 members with a broad range of community representatives including new and long time residents, business owners, landowners and those interested in natural heritage. This group is expected to meet several times in the next year and to help develop a vision, goals and objectives for the Secondary Plan document. . Analysis A Community Focus Group (CFG) can be an effective tool in encouraging public participation and having issues about a planning initiative or proposal discussed in a transparent fashion. Such a group can assist in identifying or scoping the concerns and issues and provide answers in how such concerns may be addressed. Forming such a group does not imply that City will approve the Planning Act applications to permit the quarry, nor does it remove the rights of group members to participate in the public process of these applications or to appeal a decision of Council to the Ontario Land Tribunal. It is anticipated that the CFG will focus on issues specific to the quarry and how they may be addressed, rather than the broader policy issues that have been included in the Grassy Brook Secondary Plan focus group. Due to this focus, a smaller group of 6 -8 participants is appropriate. Due to the proximity of the Fernwood Subdivision, it is recommended a minimum of 2 residents from Fernwood be appointed, however, as there are broader community concerns including but not limited to natural heritage, transportation and economic impacts, it is recommended half the committee consist of City residents, City businesses owners or interested persons located outside of Fernwood. The following questions should be considered by the CFG: • What are the potential impacts a quarry may have, including on surrounding residents? • What further information would assist in addressing concerns and issues involving impact? Page 2 of 5 Page 187 of 398 • What regulations or conditions should be imposed or requested (i.e. zoning regulations, conditions requested by Council for the Aggregate Resources Act license) to address concerns and issues, if the quarry is approved? • What type of monitoring/reporting should happen if the quarry is approved? (This may include monitoring reports, reporting to Council on whether license conditions are met on an annual or more frequent basis, a process implemented if landowners suspect property damage as a result of quarry operations). A request for Expression of Interest would be circulated to any that have requested notice of public meetings or who have submitted comments on the application; in addition the request would be published on the City's website. Similar to the CFG for the Grassy Brook Secondary Plan, it is recommended a response include a brief description of their background, specific interests or experience that may be related to land use matters. As noted before it is recommended that the CFG include 2-3 people (up to 4 people if 8 total members are selected) that are residents in Fernwood. The remaining members should include residents from the City as a whole, persons interested in natural heritage and representation from the local business community. Provided interest is shown from representatives of the last 3 groups, at least 1 member should be selected from these groups. Representatives from Walker Aggregates Inc. and the Region of Niagara (who are processing a concurrent Regional Official Plan Amendment for the qua rry) would be invited. An invitation to the Town of Thorold to send a representative is also recommended,as the site abuts the Municipal boundary with Thorold. This representation would be above the 6 to 8 persons listed above. Staff would be available to organize meetings and act as a resource. It is expected there will be a minimum of 2 meetings, which may be set up in person, as a virtual meeting or as a hybrid meeting. Should the number of interested participants in a representative group exceed the intended balance, participants that are rated equally should be based on the date of submission subsequent to the release of the Notice. While the selection process for resident representatives from the Fernwood subdivision could be made in the fashion suggested above, it is recommended a second option be offered to allow Fernwood residents to collectively appoint members from the Fernwood community as a whole, to ensure a fair representation from this community. It is expected that the final comments from this committee would be included in the staff report to Council on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to allow Council consideration of their comments in their decision on the application.. Operational Implications and Risk Analysis None. Financial Implications/Budget Impact Page 3 of 5 Page 188 of 398 Additional staff costs will be captured as processing fees for quarries are based on a cost recovery approach. Strategic/Departmental Alignment This report supports the Engaging and Accountable Government strategic priority as it promotes open and transparent communication with the community. List of Attachments Location Map Final Written by: Andrew Bryce, Director of Planning Submitted by: Status: Andrew Bryce, Director of Planning Approved - 02 May 2023 Kira Dolch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Approved - 02 May 2023 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 03 May 2023 Page 4 of 5 Page 189 of 398 Page 5 of 5 Page 190 of 398 The Niagara Falls Shadow Council A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization "Taking gaming to epic level" Lady Justice Do not redact the contents of this document This document can be freely distributed #05-09-2023-11 Monday, May 08, 2023 PBD-2023-26 Uppers Quarry - Community Focus Group AM-2021-25 These are comments to be attached to the 05/09/2023 Council Meeting Agenda Item #8.4. Council, Walker Aggregates Inc. will get there amendments sooner or later, all big businesses do. Just support a MZO and get it out of the way. Although in the end it will most likely just waste everyone's time go ahead and approve staffs recommendations. Thank you. Joedy Burdett Game Master of the Niagara Falls Shadow Council Qualified Ontario Independent Designer (BCIN 38837) Building Services, Plumbing-All Buildings, Small Buildings Owner Niagara Tinting Multiple property owner within the Niagara Falls Downtown Core 12th in line for ascension to The Niagara Falls City Council. 4480 Bridge Street, Niagara Falls, L2E 2R7 (905) 353 8468 Niagara Falls Shadow Council.ca (TNFSC.ca) The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization (BIN 1000515774). Page 191 of 398 The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is not associated with The City of Niagara Falls Page 192 of 398 MW-2023-12 Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: May 9, 2023 Title: Additions to the 2023 Surface Treatment Program and Contract Award Recommendation(s) 1. That the scope of work for Contract 2023-08 for the 2023 Surface Treatment program be revised to include the following: a. The pulverization and surface treatment of Willoughby Drive from 200 metres south of Weinbrenner Road to Marshall Road; b. The pulverization and surface treatment of Carlton Avenue from 50 metres north of Dunn Street towards Corwin Crescent to Our Lady of Mount Carmel School; c. Urban surface treatment along North Street between Portage Road and Drummond Road. 2. That a 2023 Capital Budget Amendment of $850,000 be approved for the 2023 Surface Treatment Program (R155-23) bringing the total budget as amended to $1,500,000, funded by Canada Community-Building Fund Reserve (CCBF). 3. That the revised scope of the 2023 Surface Treatment program be awarded to the lowest compliant bid by Circle P Paving Inc. for the bid price of $1,356,920.00 plus an allowance of $100,000 for the additional works on Carlton Avenue. 4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreements. Executive Summary The current approved capital budget for the 2023 Surface Treatment program is $650,000 and includes portions of Garner Road, Brown Road, Baker Road and Ort Road as the recommended scope. As a result of numerous complaints regarding the poor conditions of a number roads Municipal Works staff investigated these roads and are reporting back with options on how to address the concerns expressed. The roads specifically included Willoughby Drive Road between Weinbrenner Road and Marshall Road, North Street between Portage Road and Drummond Road, and also Carlton Avenue between Dunn Street and Corwin Crescent. It is recommended that these additional work components be included in the current Surface Treatment program to avoid the potential additional risks they pose if this work is deferred. The additional costs for the contract to include this work would necessitate an increase in the previously approved budget in the amount of $850,000.00. The attached map illustrates the location and scope of the originally Page 1 of 6 Page 193 of 398 approved Surface Treatment program along with the proposed additional street segments. The tendering of the revised scope Contract for the 2023 Surface Treatment program received two compliant bids, the lowest from Circle P Paving Inc. in the amount of $1,356,920.00. An allowance in the amount of $100,000 is included in the recommended addition to the budget for the anticipated cost for the work on Carlton Avenue, to be paid through a Change work order on Circle P Paving's contract with the City once executed. The additional funding for the expanded scope of the 2023 Surface Treatment program is recommended to come from surplus in previous year's Road Rehabilitation and Sidewalk Replacement programs, and from the recently completed North Street watermain replacement contract. Background Willoughby Drive through the urban area in Chippawa, starting at Main Street and ending at Weinbrenner Road, as well as the rural sections south all the way to Marshall Road is currently in poor condition and deteriorating at a higher than anticipated rate. With all the recent development in the area, Municipal Works staff have been receiving numerous complaints from nearby residents voicing concerns with respect to the aforementioned sections of Willoughby Drive. The urban section of Willoughby Drive between Main Street and Weinbrenner Road is currently undergoing detailed design for a complete road reconstruction due to both the poor road condition as well as replacement of aging and underperforming underground municipal infrastructure. The design should be completed soon and will be considered in the near future for Capital Budget consideration to complete the planned construction works. The rural section of Willoughby Drive that is currently in question is at the limits of the urban section, which is 200m south of Weinbrenner Road to Marshall Road (approximately 4 km in length). Initially this section of roadway was planned for resurfacing following the completion of the urban section reconstruction. However, portions of the roadway are deteriorating at a much accelerated pace and require attention sooner than anticipated. As such, it was decided to add the scope to the tender for the 2023 Surface treatment program for competitive pricing and potentially include the work in the executed contract with the lowest compliant bidder. The existing watermain on the subject section of North Street was recently replaced and the scope of restoration only included the trenches within the roadway as there is future works planned to undertake sewer separation along this segment of road. However, the downstream sewer separation works have been delayed and as such it will further delay the planned works on this section. The existing road condition cannot tolerate a delay in this work for likely more than 5 years, so it was decided to include an interim urban surface treatment on this section of North Street to the scope to the tender for the 2023 Surface treatment program for competitive pricing and potentially include the work in the executed contract with the lowest compliant bidder. Page 2 of 6 Page 194 of 398 Carlton Street from 50m north of Dunn Street extending 160 metres northwards towards Corwin Crescent passes through a low area of a Hydro One Power corridor as well as experiences significant bus and vehicle traffic servicing the Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. The roadway is not well drained and the high traffic loading has resulted in a road with poor condition. Municipal Works staff have received numerous complaints regarding the poor condition and the difficulty to navigate this roadway as a result. In particular, this past winter has caused sever potholing to occur along this stretch, creating a hazardous roadway condition. There are future planned underground infrastructure works recommended for this portion of Carlton Avenue, which is included in the recently completed Corwin Area Environmental Assessment study. However, the timing of this works is not yet scheduled, so it is recommended that some interim remedial actions be taken to improve the road condition, in addition to recently completed pothole repairs undertaken by the City Operations staff. City staff have investigated this area and are proposing to undertake pulverization of the existing roadway structure and Surface treatment along the segment through the Hydro corridor, and then additional asphalt work at the most southerly school driveway in the roadway to make the pavement more durable to accommodate the bus turning traffic, along with some drainage improvements in the low lying portions of the road which should allow the newly paved surface to last longer. It is estimated that this additional work will be approximately $100,000 and City staff will work with the lowest compliant bidder, Circle P Paving, to include this in the Surface Treatment contract as a Change Work Order. Analysis The tender for the 2023 Surface Treatment Program (Contract #2023-08) was issued on March 28, 2023 and closed on April 19, 2023. Construction is expected to begin during the Summer of 2023. The following bids were received: Bidder Unofficial Tender Price (excl. HST) Circle P Paving Inc $1,356,920.00 Walker Construction Limited $1,479,000.00 The conditions and planned interventions on Willoughby Drive and North Street were known and thus included in the 2023 tender for the Surface Treatment program for competitive pricing. The recommendation to include Carlton Street in the program occurred following closing of the tender period. The additional road segments were included in separate sections of the tender and the bid prices received were close to the estimated amounts of $600,000 and $150,000 for the works on Willoughby Drive and North Street, respectively. The additional works on Carlton Avenue are estimated to be Page 3 of 6 Page 195 of 398 approximately $100,000. Hence, the resulting net increase in the budget for the additional streets is $850,000, resulting in an revised required budget of $1,500,000. Operational Implications and Risk Analysis This additional work is necessitated by an unexpected level of deterioration in the condition on Willoughby Drive, North Street, and Carlton Avenue requiring a sooner than planned intervention. As is noted in the Backgroun d information section, future works were planned on all three of these streets, including underground infrastructure or roadside ditch and drainage improvements. However, the timing required to ready these designs and the additional funding required, alon g with other competing priorities, had these projects scheduled to occur a number of years in the future. The accelerated deterioration of these roads and the associated potential risks is dictating that more immediate and interim measure restoration works be implemented. In these circumstances, the recommended surface treatment will provide and improved level of service and extended the service life of these road segments on the order of 5 to 10 years, after which time a more complete road reconstruction can be contemplated. The Operational implications if these immediate interventions are not approved is a short term and likely an annual additional maintenance and repair requirement in order to raise the level of service to an acceptable level and to achieve prescribed minimum maintenance standards on these roadways. Financial Implications/Budget Impact Staff have reviewed prior year road-related projects and have identified projects completed under budget where Canada Community -Building Fund (CCBF) funding can be uncommitted via project closure and reallocated to future needs such as the proposed $850,000 2023 capital budget amendment for the 2023 Surface Treatment Program. Staff will bring forward a project closure report prior to the 2024 capital bu dget in order to close completed projects and uncommit as much funding as possible to allow for additional capital reinvestment via the 2024 budget process. Staff is recommending that the 2023 capital budget for the 2023 Surface Treatment program be increased by $850,000 for the increased scope as follows: • $600,000 for the works on Willoughby Drive, to be funded through transfer from previous year's unspent funding under the 2021 Road Rehabilitation program; • $100,000 for the works on Carlton Avenue, to be funded through transfer from previous year's unspent funding under the 2021 Road Rehabilitation program; • $150,000 for the works on North Street to be funded through a transfer from the unused capital funding for the completed North Street watermain replacement contract. Page 4 of 6 Page 196 of 398 The total revised budget for the 2023 Surface Treatment program after this $850,000 capital budget amendment will be $1,500,000. Strategic/Departmental Alignment Implementation of this Capital Works project meets the intent of Council’s Strategic Priority to establish infrastructure sustainability within the City. 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Additions to the 2023 Surface Treatment Program and Contract Award These are comments to be attached to the 05/09/2023 Council Meeting Agenda Item #8.5. Council, 2023 Capital Budget Amendment of $850,000. You have to approve it. Thank you. Joedy Burdett Game Master of the Niagara Falls Shadow Council Qualified Ontario Independent Designer (BCIN 38837) Building Services, Plumbing-All Buildings, Small Buildings Owner Niagara Tinting Multiple property owner within the Niagara Falls Downtown Core 12th in line for ascension to The Niagara Falls City Council. 4480 Bridge Street, Niagara Falls, L2E 2R7 (905) 353 8468 Niagara Falls Shadow Council.ca (TNFSC.ca) The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization (BIN 1000515774). The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is not associated with The City of Niagara Falls Page 199 of 398 R&C-2023-05 Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: May 9, 2023 Title: Community Garden Program Recommendation(s) 1. That Council approve the Community Garden Program. 2. That Council approve the Community Garden Policy. 3. That Council approve the expansion of our Insurance coverage to cover these activities. Executive Summary Currently, there are three private community gardens in Niagara Falls that are situated on private property. Recently, demand for more community garden locations has become apparent. The increase in demand is largely due increasing food insecurity, residents becoming prices food in increase an of living healthy at aware more lifestyles, conventional retail stores, and the lack of space to develop a personal garden within dense residential dwellings that have been constructed in recent years. With public land available, the City of Niagara Falls has endeavoured to develop a community garden program to support residents with an opportunity to create a garden at specific municipal locations with essential elements in place to establish a successful community garden. Background In 2021, The United Way of Niagara, in partnership with the Niagara Co mmunity Garden Network requested a delegation at City Council to conduct a presentation on increasing barrier free access to food security through community gardens. Council approved a motion to refer the matter to Staff. With both Council and Staff in s upport of community garden projects, Staff initiated the process of developing a draft Community Garden program (appendix A) to be established in the future. This program would compliment the existing three private garden locations (Our Lady of Scapular Church, Westlane Secondary School and Glengate Alliance Church) that are operated by Project SHARE on private property. Staff have approached and consulted with local organizations that are currently managing or involved with existing community gardens. Project SHARE, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, and the Niagara Community Garden Network were contacted to help develop policies and best practises that would be included in the City’s new program (appendix B). Staff have determined that the program will be managed through the assistance of the Park in the City Committee and the committee’s Staff Liaison. Page 1 of 28 Page 200 of 398 Applications will be reviewed and approved by the committee as needed. Staff will guide the approved applicants through the process of completing an agreement and acquiring all needed permits. In total, seven municipal pre-approved locations were selected while considering a variety of factors, including housing density in the surrounding area, water source availability, close-by parking, transportation services, neighbourhood demographics and existing parkland use. Approved locations will be reviewed annually and may be adjusted due to demand and/or availability. Approved community garden agreements will be in place for a total of five years after which a review will be conducted by Staff to determine the sustainability and proper operation of the garden is sufficient for renewal. Please note Appendix A and B will be amended to reflect the appropriate language around insurance if Council approves recommendation number 3. Analysis The purpose of the Community Garden Program is to foster and develop recreation opportunities to enhance individual wellbeing, community wellbeing, and the wellbeing of our built and natural environments. The program also provides an opportunity to enhance food security and enable residents to collaborate in a positive manner to establish an inviting area to gather and socialize. Operational Implications and Risk Analysis Through the Community Garden Agreement, organizations are responsible for the overall development and operations of the garden. Staff will be available for support when needed. The City’s insurance provider will cover organizations involved in the community gardens program under the City’s current insurance policy. Financial Implications/Budget Impact The Community Garden Program will be managed by existing Staff. Staff will also support community groups with in-kind support when able. An agreement will be in place between the City of Niagara Falls and the approved applicant. The agreement will outline specifics and terms to follow for establishing and operating a community garden. Insurance coverage for community groups involved in the program will cost the City $1,000.00 in annual premiums. There are no other financial commitments or staffing/legal implications. Strategic/Departmental Alignment Strategic Priority, Healthy, Safe, and Livable Community: provide opportunities for residents to remain connected and engaged, enjoy good health and participate fully in the community. Continue to implement the recommendations from the 2021 Recreation, Culture, and Parks Ten Year Plan. Page 2 of 28 Page 201 of 398 List of Attachments RCF-2023-05-Attachment 1-The City of Niagara Falls Community Gardens Overview RCF- 2023-05 - Attachment 2 - Community Garden Program Policy RCF - 2023-05 - Attachment 3 - Community Garden Agreement Written by: Jeff Guarasci, Community Development Coordinator Submitted by: Status: Kathy Moldenhauer, General Manager of Recreation, Culture & Facilities Approved - 03 May 2023 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 03 May 2023 Page 3 of 28 Page 202 of 398 Community Garden Program Overview 2022 Page 4 of 28 Page 203 of 398 What is a Community Garden? A community garden is a shared lot on city property where community members come together to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers for personal consumption or donation. Community gardens offer a variety of benefits to the nutritional health of users and the social health environments of the community. The promotion of increased fruit and vegetable consumption, physical activity, and the influence of social networks from the use of community gardens result in a healthier lifestyle. Community gardens help create food security within the community and they improve the economy. Community gardens also lead to decreased stress, civic pride, and cultural identity. The benefits of these environments have sparked a trend in community gardens becoming popular among municipalities in recent years. Community Garden Program Overview The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of what a Community Garden Program can look like in the future within the City of Niagara Falls. The document will highlight statistical comparisons of other similar Ontario municipalities who have existing community garden programs operating. Community stakeholders and municipal staff will have an opportunity to review the document in order to provide valuable input that will detail the program parameters, agreement and policy on Community Gardens. Contact Information City of Niagara Falls Recreation & Culture E: rc@niagarafalls.ca P: 905356-7521 ext.3330 Page 5 of 28 Page 204 of 398 City of Niagara Falls Framework The following is an overview conceptual framework for the City of Niagara Falls to deliver to residents and organizations who would like to create a community garden on city-owned land. This conceptual framework includes highlights for policy, permits, regulations and information needed to plan, organize, and open a community garden in the City of Niagara Falls. The following content is to be taken into consideration while preparing to apply for a community garden permit. Page 6 of 28 Page 205 of 398 Community Group Responsibilities Obtain and maintain adequate insurance coverage, as well as a certificate of insurance acceptable to the City of Niagara Falls. Sign an agreement with the City of Niagara Falls to install and manage the community garden. Community groups are responsible for all costing associated with the garden install and management of the garden, including any costing for service fees (eg; water line service). Build the community garden in compliance with the agreement as well as all applicable bylaws, legislation, local rules, and building regulations. Responsible for operating the community garden, recruiting volunteers, maintenance, administrative duties and implementing any garden policies specific to the site, including rules and regulations. Community gardens must be open to the general public and/or those who are serviced by the sponsoring organization. Community groups must ensure to implement inclusive policies. Gardeners must be chosen in a fair, equitable, open, and transparent manner, with the goal of giving all interested gardeners an equal opportunity to acquire a garden plot. Community groups interested in starting up a community garden will be responsible for various activities associated with the community garden program. Below is an overview of these responsibilities. Site Locations Accessibility, plot demand from volunteers, sun and shade, and access to water. Optimally, sites with a southern exposure to the sun should be selected when possible. Plot areas should generally have at least six hours of direct sunlight per day and should be far enough away from pollution or noise sites. Gardens should include some strategically placed shade trees, so that gardeners have access to a cool area on hot summer days. Notes to keep in mind when selecting a location are: The size of the community garden will depend on the maximum potential gardeners in the area for the land provided. Page 7 of 28 Page 206 of 398 When selecting a site location, you may choose from the list of approved locations below. However, if you have a location suggestion that is not on the list you may submit the location for approval. MacBain Community Centre Houck Park Rosberg Park Prince Charles Park Meadowvale Park Westfield Park Weaver Park 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Pre-approved Site Locations Agreement The City of Niagara Falls will develop an agreement for community groups to complete once approval has been granted. The agreement will define particulars needed to be aware of in order to successfully implement a new community garden. The agreement will outline responsibilities, and other requirements, ensuring that all parties involved are aware of expectations attached to developing and maintaining a community garden. The agreement will be for a 5-year period, with possible 5 year extensions to follow. An evaluation of the garden by City Staff will be completed during the 4th year of the agreement in order to determine if the agreement will be considered for an extension. Parameters The City of Niagara Falls will allow the following types of food to be grown, including vegetables, herbs, pollinator flowers, fruit, fruit producing trees, fruit bearing shrubs, and ornamental plants. Cannabis is not permitted to be grown in any community gardens or on any city owned land. In compliance with provincial policies and regulations, the City will not allow banned activities for community gardens, such as the growing of animals, cattle, and poultry, and commercial agricultural enterprises. In compliance with provincial regulations, the city will not allow the growing of illicit plants and noxious and invasive weeds. Site Access & Parking Free parking should be available in an approximate location for short walks. The site should be easily accessible to community members. Bike racks should be placed at each site to encourage active transportation. Page 8 of 28 Page 207 of 398 Parameters of Garden Builds Plot areas are to be created in proportion to the estimated volunteer capacity available to sustain the garden and designed to ensure enough space between garden plots. The distance between plots should be large enough for a wheelchair or stroller to pass through (up to 3 meters, dependent upon the size of the community garden). For raised beds and table planters, a maximum plot size of 4 feet by 8 feet is recommended where space is limited. Irrigation The community garden will need access to a source of water for irrigation, including rain barrels, soaker hoses, capillary watering, and/or drip irrigation systems, as well as active and passive watering elements. The City of Niagara Falls encourages planting community gardens next to existing structures to collect rainwater. To lessen the risk of tripping, communal gardens must provide a storage area(s) where hoses are utilized. Signage At the main entrance to the garden, a central sign with the name of the community garden should be placed. Additional signage including hours of operation, rules/regulations, contact information, and relevant dangers will be posted at Community Gardens at the expense of the community group. Fencing Local bylaws should be followed when it comes to fencing. Consider green fences and vertical gardens to lessen the fence's visual affects when fencing is required. Structures and Amenities Tool storage sheds, garbage bins, potting tables, greenhouses, benches, and harvest tables are examples of appropriate on-site structures. Permits will need to be acquired for certain structures. Consider providing access to washroom facilities or nearby access if possible to make community garden participants' lives easier. Consider the use of on-site compost bins. If compost is used, it is recommended to use large plastic bins to reduce rodent infestation. Page 9 of 28 Page 208 of 398 Compatability Maintain a tidy and well-kept garden at all times. Hours of operation should be posted and enforced. Choose locations with the fewest possible conflicts with nearby users (and conflicts with existing park users if the site is located on park lands). Recommendations For Establishing New Community Gardens Using recycled resources for constructing projects, such as reclaimed untreated lumber. Spread mulch between plot rows to eliminate grass maintenance. Collect rainwater from a neighbour's rooftop or a future shed into a water tank and/or use an IBC food-grade plastic cube (or similar vessel) as a water storage tank. Divert food scraps/leaf matter from landfills and turn it into compost that can be used in community gardens in order to maintain sustainability in the future. Gardeners should also promote seed saving for future generations of gardeners. To enhance success, it is necessary to maintain a diversity of plants, including native species. Keeping beds visible to the public may reduce the danger of vandalism. It is required that each garden has a lead community garden coordinator who will liaise between the community group and the City. Community Gardens In-Kind Support T h e C i t y o f N i a g a r a F a l l s a c k n o w l e d g e s t h e i m p o r t a n c e o f c o m m u n i t y g a r d e n s a n d t h e i r b e n e f i t s w i t h i n a c o m m u n i t y . T o h e l p o r g a n i z a t i o n s s u c c e s s f u l l y c r e a t e a n e w g a r d e n , t h e C i t y o f N i a g a r a F a l l s w i l l h e l p p r o v i d e a n y i n -k i n d a s s i s t a n c e t o h e l p a l l e v i a t e p r e s s u r e o n e x i s t i n g r e s o u r c e s a n d f u n d i n g f r o m t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n t h a t i s l o o k i n g t o c r e a t e a n e w g a r d e n i n s t a l l a t i o n . A p p l i c a n t s a r e t o i n d i c a t e w h a t t y p e s o f i t e m s t h e y a r e l o o k i n g t o r e c e i v e a s s i s t a n c e w i t h . T h i s e x c l u d e s a n y m o n e t a r y f u n d i n g , w h i c h i s c u r r e n t l y n o t a v a i l a b l e t h r o u g h t h i s p r o g r a m . E x a m p l e i t e m s w o u l d b e c o m p l i m e n t a r y m u l c h , p o s s i b l e w a t e r l i n e i n v e s t i g a t i o n a n d o t h e r p o t e n t i a l o p e r a t i o n a l n e e d s . Page 10 of 28 Page 209 of 398 How Community Groups Can Apply Capacity to support long term maintenance/operation Demonstrated ability of the group to complete similar projects Confirmation of any in-kind support requests Project reach/audience, including at-risk populations Project supports engagement or is going to be completed through collaboration or partnership with other organizations, groups, or the public. Ability to leverage other funds Contact and organization information (available for charities, non-profits and organized groups to apply). Background of organization. Experience with volunteer engagement and staff support. Location of garden installation/enhancement. Description of design and site plan. Proposed budget and additional funding partner listing. Work plan for community garden (operational logistics). All community garden applications will be reviewed and approved by the Park in the City Committee. Once the application is approved, the application will then go through the appropriate Municipal departments to approve permits and create an agreement. Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Applications can be found on the City of Niagara Falls website. Prepare all necessary items such as: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. For more information about the application process, visit our website at niagarafalls.ca/communitygardens or contact: Jeff Guarasci Community Development Coordinator E: jguarasci@niagarafalls.ca P: 905-356-7521 ext.3341 Further Program Information Page 11 of 28 Page 210 of 398 POLICY Recreation, Culture & Facilities Policy #: Issue Date: Revision Date: Revision Date: Community Garden Program Policy The City of Niagara Falls supports the creation of community garden plots on municipal property when feasible. It has been established through the City’s Recreation and Culture Ten Year Plan that development of new community garden plots is encouraged. The City of Niagara Falls Community Garden Program Policy is designed to guide and support community groups to successfully develop community gardens on City-owned property. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to outline the process, obligations and protocols for community groups and the City to develop and manage a community garden projects on municipal owned and leased lands. Scope This policy is applied to all City-owned land and to all community gardens located on City-owned land. It provides organizations, individuals, and neighbourhood groups the opportunity to operate a community garden on city-owned land. Community Garden Project Applications It is the responsibility for the City to make available a community garden project application. The application form will be made available online for community groups to access as long as there is adequate municipal property available to install a community garden. Paper applications will be made available upon request. 1. Applications must include background on the applying organization, a description of the project, budget listing, potential partners, site plan, construction plan, and an on- going management plan. Page 12 of 28 Page 211 of 398 2 A Great City … For Generations To Come 2. Applications will be accepted all year long only if there is available and suitable municipal property to host a new community garden. 3. Applications will be reviewed and recommended by the Park in the City Committee during the March committee meeting annually for project implementation for the same calendar year. 4. City Staff will give the application a final review once approved by the Park in the City Committee. The City will give the final approval on all projects. Community Garden Locations The City will select appropriate municipal property locations where establishing a community garden would be appropriate. There are many factors to take into consideration when determining such a location, including access to parking, water extraction, security, sight lines, soil conditions, existing users or occupants, proximity to dense residential dwellings and future growth plans. 1. The City will post available site locations on the City’s website. 2. Existing site locations will be reviewed annually to ensure locations are currently suitable and/or consideration to include additional municipal properties. 3. Other municipal property that are not listed as a suitable site location can be reviewed by the City if requested through the application process. Agreement & Term All approved community group applicants must enter into a lease agreement with the City to commence their community garden project. The City will draft an agreement to be signed by both parties prior to any work being completed for the project. 1. Each approved community garden application will be granted for a five year lease agreement term. 2. Each community garden will be inspected and reviewed by City Staff during the 4th year of operation to ensure the garden is being operating effectively. 3. Community gardens can be extended for an additional 5 years, once passed inspection by City Staff. 4. An authorized community group representative will need to sign an agreement with the City. Page 13 of 28 Page 212 of 398 3 A Great City … For Generations To Come The Role of the City 1. Provide a listing of available municipal land that is available to develop a community garden. 2. The City Staff Liaison for the Park in the City Committee will act as the primary Community Garden Liaison who will coordinate activities between the City and the participating community groups. 3. Review, approve and comment on Community Garden applications that have been accepted by the Park in the City Committee. The City has the right to deny an application, regardless of the approval from the Park in the City Committee for any reason. Note: the growing of commercial produce, cannabis or illegal substances is not permitted. The raising or housing of animals is also prohibited. 4. Review, approve and comment on any permits that are needed to be completed for the means of establishing a new community garden project. 5. Circulate the application information about the proposed community garden and its location to City departments and any external agencies for review and comment as required. 6. Prepare the lease agreement document to be signed by both the City and the Applicant. 7. Provide in-kind support to community groups establishing a community garden when able and within reasonable means. 8. Provide a letter of support to community groups for external grant applications to support start-up community garden projects. 9. Conduct periodic reviews of existing community garden projects and their operating practices. 10. Approve any lease agreement extensions. 11. Add the organization to the City’s insurance policy for the duration of the garden operation. The Role of the Community Group (Applicant) 1. Completing and Community Garden Program application. 2. Community garden project development, construction and management. Page 14 of 28 Page 213 of 398 4 A Great City … For Generations To Come 3. All financial obligations associated with the community garden project. 4. Recruitment and management of volunteers associated with the community garden. 5. Create any necessary policies, procedures, or rules that will be associated with the community garden. 6. Develop a maintenance plan and annual budget. 7. Follow all local health regulations accordingly. 8. Keep records of annual costing, maintenance schedules and other documentation associated with the garden for future inspection by City Staff. Permits Community groups must follow standard relevant building codes and acquire any necessary permits to erect and install structures on site. Garden Construction 1. The community group is solely responsible for any costing involved with the development and construction of the new community garden. 2. Construction of the garden must follow in accordance with the lease agreement, submitted site plan and applicable by-laws, legislation, policies and regulations. 3. Obtain utility locates before any digging for soil preparation, fencing, building or any other garden activity. Community Garden Operation The community group responsible for managing the new garden will be tasked with various obligations to ensure the garden is well kept and maintained to a reasonable standard. Page 15 of 28 Page 214 of 398 5 A Great City … For Generations To Come 1. Responsible for recruiting and managing volunteers to plant and maintain the community garden beds and associated grounds/amenities (eg; watering equipment, storage units, grass cutting, etc.) 2. Arrange for regular waste collection from designated containers. 3. Responsible for operating the community garden and developing any desired garden policies such as an allocation policy, waitlist policy, fee structure and garden rules and regulations. Community gardens must be available to the community-at-large or to the community served by the sponsoring organization. Gardeners must be selected using a fair, equitable, open and transparent process with intention for all interested gardeners to be given equal chance to have access to a plot. 4. Administration daily duties and any required health and safety training. 5. Keep records of garden maintenance, costing, volunteer activities and other associated activities with the garden that will be reviewed during the renewal inspection. Decommissioning a Garden Operation Written notice must be sent (paper or email) to either party within 60 days of terminating the agreement in place. All costing associated with termination and clean-up of the existing municipal lands associated with the community is the sole responsibility of the managing community group. Submitted By: Kathy Moldenhauer, General Manager of Recreation, Culture & Facilities Recommended By: Approved By Council On: Report #: Page 16 of 28 Page 215 of 398 THIS AGREEMENT made this ____day of _________, 20XX. BETWEEN: ______________________________________________ Hereinafter called the “Organization” Of the first part; and THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS Hereinafter called the “City” Of the second part; WHEREAS the City’s Community Garden Program has been established as a public service program for community groups to be responsible for developing and managing community garden plots in certain defined areas in the City; AND WHEREAS the City is the owner of certain lands within the City which are pre- approved site locations for community garden plots; AND WHEREAS the Organization has agreed to participate in the City’s Community Garden Program subject to the terms and conditions as set out herein. NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the premises and the mutual covenants, the parties hereto agree with each other as follows: 1. The City hereby grants the Organization the right to install and maintain a community garden in the approved site location as shown on Schedule “A” attached hereto (the “Garden”). 2. The Organization will develop, install and maintain the Garden in accordance with the City’s Community Garden Policy, a copy of which is attached hereto as Schedule “B” (the “Policy”), and will follow the site plan and work plan as referred to in the Policy and as approved by the City. 3. The term of this Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years. In accordance with the Policy, an evaluation of the Garden will be completed by City Staff during the 4th year of the term in order to determine if the Organization will be considered for an extension of this Agreement by the City. 4. Subsequent to the evaluation as set out in paragraph 3 above and in the event the City determines the Organization may be considered for an extension of the term, provided the Organization observes and performs every covenant and proviso herein contained and is not in default under any Page 17 of 28 Page 216 of 398 of the terms contained in the Agreement, the City shall, upon the written request of the Organization given to the City not more than six (6) months and not less than three (3) months prior to the expiration of the original term of this Agreement, grant to the Organization, a renewal of this Agreement for a further term of five (5) years on the same terms and conditions. 5. The Organization is responsible for developing and implementing a plan to bring water to the Garden. A water source will be required for irrigation which can include a regular waterline, rain barrels, soaker hoses, capillary watering and/or drip irrigation systems, as well as active and passive watering elements. 6. All costs associated with installing, managing and maintaining the Garden, including costs of servicing, are the responsibility of the Organization and shall be borne by the Organization. 7. The Organization will not sublet the Garden to a third party unless authorized in writing by the City. 8. The Organization shall at all times obey and abide by the Policy, all applicable laws, by-laws, local rules, building regulations and regulations relating to safety and other such terms and conditions as may be stipulated by the City from time to time, and in good faith abide to all rules and undertake all responsibilities as set out in the Responsibilities and Parameters attached hereto as Schedule “C”(the “Responsibilities and Parameters”). 9. The Organization is responsible for recruiting volunteers and gardeners, all of whom shall be chosen in a fair, equitable, open and transparent manner, with the goal of giving all interested volunteers and gardeners an equal opportunity to acquire a plot within the Garden. 10. The Organization is responsible for any and all administrative duties required in relation to the Garden, and shall implement a site specific policy including rules and regulations, as approved by the City. The site specific policy will ensure that the Garden will be open to the general public and/or those who are serviced by the Organization. 11. The Organization, its staff, members and volunteers shall indemnify, save, defend and hold harmless from time to time and at all times, the City of, from and against all actions, causes of action, interest, claims, demands, costs, charges, damages, expenses and loss which the City may at any time bear, incur, be liable for, sustain or be put unto for any reason or on account of or by reason of or in consequence of the City entering into this Agreement. 12. The Organization releases and forever discharges the City, its elected and appointed officials, employees and agents from any and all actions, causes of Page 18 of 28 Page 217 of 398 actions, claims and demands, for damages, loss, injury, or obligations or liabilities of any kind which heretofore may have been or may hereafter be sustained to any persons or property arising out of or connected with actively participating in the City’s Community Garden Program. 13. The City shall monitor the activities of the Organization from time to time to ensure that the objectives of the Community Garden Program are being met and that the Organization is adhering to the terms and conditions of the Policy and the Responsibilities and Parameters. 14. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time upon sixty (60) days notice given in writing to that effect to the other party and the Organization shall forthwith surrender to the City any and all materials and equipment provided by the City under this Agreement. 15. Where this Agreement requires notice or a document to be delivered by one party to the other, such notice or document shall be in writing and delivered either personally, by e-mail or by prepaid ordinary first class post, by the party wishing to give such notice or document, to the other party at the address noted below: If to the Organization: Name: Address: Attention: Telephone: Email: If to the City: The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Attention: General Manager of Recreation, Culture & Facilities Telephone: (905) 356-7521 ext. 3330 Email: rc@niagarafalls.ca Any such notice or document shall be deemed to have been given or received: (a) in the case of personal delivery, on the date of delivery; (b) in the case of e-mail on the date of transmission provided it is received before 4:30 p.m. on a business day, failing which it shall be deemed to Page 19 of 28 Page 218 of 398 have been received the first business day following the date of delivery; and (c) in the case of registered post, on the third business day following posting. Either party may change its address for receipt of notices hereunder by giving notice thereof to the other party in accordance with this Paragraph 15. For purposes of this Paragraph 15, “business day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or statutory holiday as defined in the Interpretation Act, in the Province of Ontario. Page 20 of 28 Page 219 of 398 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Organization has executed this Agreement the ____ day of ____________________, 20____. (Insert Organization name here) _______________________________ Name: Title: I have authority to bind the Organization IN WITNESS WHEREOF the City has executed this Agreement the ____ day of ____________________, 20__. THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS Per: Name: Kathy Moldenhauer Title: General Manager of Recreation, Culture & Facilities I have authority to bind the Corporation. Page 21 of 28 Page 220 of 398 SCHEDULE “A” Map defining location and specifications of Garden Page 22 of 28 Page 221 of 398 SCHEDULE “B” Community Garden Program Policy The City of Niagara Falls supports the creation of community garden plots on municipal property when feasible. It has been established through the City’s Recreation and Culture Ten Year Plan that development of new community garden plots is encouraged. The City of Niagara Falls Community Garden Program Policy is designed to guide and support community groups to successfully develop community gardens on City-owned property. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to outline the process, obligations and protocols for community groups and the City to develop and manage a community garden projects on municipal owned and leased lands. Scope This policy is applied to all City-owned land and to all community gardens located on City-owned land. It provides organizations, individuals, and neighbourhood groups the opportunity to operate a community garden on city-owned land. Community Garden Project Applications It is the responsibility for the City to make available a community garden project application. The application form will be made available online for community groups to access as long as there is adequate municipal property available to install a community garden. Paper applications will be made available upon request. 1. Applications must include background on the applying organization, a description of the project, budget listing, potential partners, site plan, construction plan, and an on- going management plan. 2. Applications will be accepted all year long only if there is available and suitable municipal property to host a new community garden. 3. Applications will be reviewed and recommended by the Park in the City Committee during the March committee meeting annually for project implementation for the same calendar year. Page 23 of 28 Page 222 of 398 4. City Staff will give the application a final review once approved by the Park in the City Committee. The City will give the final approval on all projects. Community Garden Locations The City will select appropriate municipal property locations where establishing a community garden would be appropriate. There are many factors to take into consideration when determining such a location, including access to parking, water extraction, security, sight lines, soil conditions, existing users or occupants, proximity to dense residential dwellings and future growth plans. 1. The City will post available site locations on the City’s website. 2. Existing site locations will be reviewed annually to ensure locations are currently suitable and/or consideration to include additional municipal properties. 3. Other municipal property that are not listed as a suitable site location can be reviewed by the City if requested through the application process. Agreement & Term All approved community group applicants must enter into a lease agreement with the City to commence their community garden project. The City will draft an agreement to be signed by both parties prior to any work being completed for the project. 1. Each approved community garden application will be granted for a five year lease agreement term. 2. Each community garden will be inspected and reviewed by City Staff during the 4th year of operation to ensure the garden is being operating effectively. 3. Community gardens can be extended for an additional 5 years, once passed inspection by City Staff. 4. An authorized community group representative will need to sign an agreement with the City. The Role of the City 1. Provide a listing of available municipal land that is available to develop a community garden. Page 24 of 28 Page 223 of 398 2. The City Staff Liaison for the Park in the City Committee will act as the primary Community Garden Liaison who will coordinate activities between the City and the participating community groups. 3. Review, approve and comment on Community Garden applications that have been accepted by the Park in the City Committee. The City has the right to deny an application, regardless of the approval from the Park in the City Committee for any reason. Note: the growing of commercial produce, cannabis or illegal substances is not permitted. The raising or housing of animals is also prohibited. 4. Review, approve and comment on any permits that are needed to be completed for the means of establishing a new community garden project. 5. Circulate the application information about the proposed community garden and its location to City departments and any external agencies for review and comment as required. 6. Prepare the lease agreement document to be signed by both the City and the Applicant. 7. Provide in-kind support to community groups establishing a community garden when able and within reasonable means. 8. Provide a letter of support to community groups for external grant applications to support start-up community garden projects. 9. Conduct periodic reviews of existing community garden projects and their operating practices. 10. Approve any lease agreement extensions. 11. Add the organization to the City’s insurance policy for the duration of the garden operation. The Role of the Community Group (Applicant) 1. Completing and Community Garden Program application. 2. Community garden project development, construction and management. 3. All financial obligations associated with the community garden project. 4. Recruitment and management of volunteers associated with the community garden. 5. Create any necessary policies, procedures, or rules that will be associated with the community garden. Page 25 of 28 Page 224 of 398 6. Develop a maintenance plan and annual budget. 7. Follow all local health regulations accordingly. 8. Keep records of annual costing, maintenance schedules and other documentation associated with the garden for future inspection by City Staff. Permits Community groups must follow standard relevant building codes and acquire any necessary permits to erect and install structures on site. Garden Construction 1. The community group is solely responsible for any costing involved with the development and construction of the new community garden. 2. Construction of the garden must follow in accordance with the lease agreement, submitted site plan and applicable by-laws, legislation, policies and regulations. 3. Obtain utility locates before any digging for soil preparation, fencing, building or any other garden activity. Community Garden Operation The community group responsible for managing the new garden will be tasked with various obligations to ensure the garden is well kept and maintained to a reasonable standard. 1. Responsible for recruiting and managing volunteers to plant and maintain the community garden beds and associated grounds/amenities (eg; watering equipment, storage units, grass cutting, etc.) 2. Arrange for regular waste collection from designated containers. 3. Responsible for operating the community garden and developing any desired garden policies such as an allocation policy, waitlist policy, fee structure and garden rules and regulations. Community gardens must be available to the community-at-large or to the community served by the sponsoring organization. Gardeners must be selected using a fair, equitable, open and transparent process with intention for all interested gardeners to be given equal chance to have access to a plot. Page 26 of 28 Page 225 of 398 4. Administration daily duties and any required health and safety training. 5. Keep records of garden maintenance, costing, volunteer activities and other associated activities with the garden that will be reviewed during the renewal inspection. Decommissioning a Garden Operation Written notice must be sent (paper or email) to either party within 60 days of terminating the agreement in place. All costing associated with termination and clean-up of the existing municipal lands associated with the community is the sole responsibility of the managing community group. Page 27 of 28 Page 226 of 398 SCHEDULE “C” Responsibilities & Parameters In addition to the City’s Community Garden Policy, Organizations interested in starting up a community garden will be responsible for various activities associated with the Community Garden Program. Below is an overview of these responsibilities and parameters to follow while planning, implementing and managing the community garden. • The City will allow the following types of vegetation to be grown in the Garden: vegetables, herbs, pollinator flowers, fruit, fruit producing trees, fruit bearing shrubs, and ornamental plants. • Cannabis is not permitted to be grown in any community garden or on any City owned land. • In compliance with Provincial policies and regulations, the City will not allow banned activities to occur at community gardens, such as the growing of animals, cattle, poultry, commercial agricultural enterprises, the growing of illicit plants, and/or invasive weeds. • Free parking should be available in an approximate location for short walks to the Garden. The site must be easily accessible to community members. Bike racks should be placed at the site to encourage active transportation. • A central sign, with the name of the Organization, should be placed at the main entrance to the Garden. Additional signage including hours of operation, rules/regulations, contact information, and relevant dangers shall be posted at Garden at the expense of the Organization. Page 28 of 28 Page 227 of 398 The Niagara Falls Shadow Council A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization "Taking gaming to epic level" Lady Justice Do not redact the contents of this document This document can be freely distributed #05-09-2023-13 Monday, May 08, 2023 Consent Agenda These are comments to be attached to the 05/09/2023 Council Meeting Agenda Item #9. Council, It is recommended to approve staffs recommendations. Thank you. Joedy Burdett Game Master of the Niagara Falls Shadow Council Qualified Ontario Independent Designer (BCIN 38837) Building Services, Plumbing-All Buildings, Small Buildings Owner Niagara Tinting Multiple property owner within the Niagara Falls Downtown Core 12th in line for ascension to The Niagara Falls City Council. 4480 Bridge Street, Niagara Falls, L2E 2R7 (905) 353 8468 Niagara Falls Shadow Council.ca (TNFSC.ca) The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization (BIN 1000515774). The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is not associated with The City of Niagara Falls Page 228 of 398 R&C-2023-07 Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: May 9, 2023 Title: Renaming of the Park in the City Committee Recommendation(s) That Council approve the renaming of the Park in the City Committee to the Environmental Action Committee. Executive Summary The Park in the City Committee’s mandate has evolved to reflect current priorities. Previously known as the Environmental, Planning and Greening Committee (circa 1988), the name was then changed to the Park in the City Committee to represent a push for beautification efforts in the early 2000’s. Now, with a larger emphasis on environmental initiatives, it is appropriate to change the name of the committee to the Environmental Action Committee. This change will establish a more recognizable affiliation to the environment, easily identifiable throughout the public and will be in line with what other municipalities are utilizing for the naming of their environmental committees. Background The Park in the City Committee is a volunteer committee that is appointed by City Council. The committee’s mandate is to encourage environmental responsibility, beautification, environmental linkages and civic pride through community action. The Committee advises City Council on issues regarding its mandate. Originally started in 1988 and named the Environmental, Planning and Greening Committee, initiatian to reflect in changed was name the 2003 enhance to ve beautification efforts. The strategy was to create more aesthetically pleasing landscapes in local neighbourhoods and street-scapes, similar to the landscapes that can be found throughout the Niagara Parks Commission. The idea was to bring the “The Park into the City”. This beautification effort was spurred by a nation -wide challenge that the city entered called Communities In Bloom. The Environmental Planning & Greening Committee and staff first met in July, 2003 to discuss the possible participation of the City in the Communities in Bloom Program. The group expanded their membership inviting local citizens and established the name of The Park in the City Committee. At that time, the Committee had interest in seeing the implementation of t Master Gateway and Beautification he Plan Streetscape and Page 1 of 5 Page 229 of 398 beautification projects as part of the City’s Centennial in 2004. The City entered the annual program various times and eventually achieved an Award of Excellence in 2010. Today, although beautification is still part of the committee’s mandate, the focus has shifted more towards environmental initiatives, including urban forest tree canopy expansion, other greening initiatives and civic pride events and programs. Additionally, the current name of the committee is not easily recognizable in terms of connecting the functions of the Committee to the name. By changing the name to the Environmental Action Committee, the public will easily identify with its functions and the new name will also reflect what is currently being utilized throughout other municipalities within the Niagara Region and Ontario. Analysis There were a number of factors in deciding that the Park in the City Committee needs to change the Committee’s name, including: • Adopting a name that will reflect the Committee’s current mandate, purpose and vision. • The Environmental Action Committee name is more recognizable and easily identifies what the Committee represents in comparison to the existing name. • The word “Environment” is mainly used to identify other municipal advisory committees throughout Ontario that have a committee that deal with environmental initiatives. Operational Implications and Risk Analysis There are no operational implications or potential increased risk associated with the name change. Financial Implications/Budget Impact City Staff Liaison for the Park in the City Committee will coordinate with other City Staff to develop branding for the Committee’s new name internally to minimize any associated costs. Strategic/Departmental Alignment The City of Niagara Falls is committed to maintaining natural environments that foster healthy, sustainable communities for current and future generations. The committee name change will identify with this commitment. Contributor(s) Jeff Guarasci List of Attachments R&C-2023-07-Attachment #1 Revised Committee Mandate, Purpose and Vision R&C-2023-07-Attachment #2 List of Committee Names in other Municipalities Written by: Page 2 of 5 Page 230 of 398 Jeff Guarasci, Community Development Coordinator Submitted by: Status: Kathy Moldenhauer, General Manager of Recreation, Culture & Facilities Approved - 04 May 2023 Page 3 of 5 Page 231 of 398 The below updated Mandate, Purpose and Vision for the Park in the City Committee was approved by a motion of the Committee at the Wednesday, November 9, 2022 Committee meeting. PARK IN THE CITY COMMITTEE MANDATE The Committee’s mandate is to encourage environmental responsibility, beautification, active transportation usage and civic pride through community action. The Committee advises City Council on issues regarding its mandate. PARK IN THE CITY COMMITTEE PURPOSE To promote and carry out the mandate through the identification and active promotion of various initiatives related to environmental responsibilities, beautification, and active transportation usage. Provide support for local walking/cycling groups, schools, interest groups and other city based agencies. Actively engage the community through the development of partnerships with various organizations to promote their mandate. Ad-Hoc Committees may be formed to deal with specific initiatives identified by the Committee. PARK IN THE CITY COMMITTEE VISION It is the vision of the Committee to achieve a clean City with a focus on contributing to the enhancement of the City’s tree canopy. Additionally, the Committee encourages stewardship of natural resources in terms of conservation, recycling and planning. The Committee also has a focus to encourage the usage of trails and bikeways. Page 4 of 5 Page 232 of 398 List of cities/towns with Advisory Committees that concentrate on Environmental Initiatives Niagara Region City/Town Committee Name Fort Erie Environmental Advisory Committee Grimsby Green Advisory Committee Niagara Falls Park in the City Committee Niagara-On-The-Lake Environmental Advisory Committee Pelham Community Beautification Committee Port Colborne Environmental Advisory Committee St. Catharines Environmental Sustainability Committee Welland Green Advisory Committee West Lincoln Planning/Building/Environmental Committee Other Notable Ontario Cities/Towns City/Town Committee Name Barrie Active Transportation & Sustainability Committee Brampton Environment Committee Brantford Environmental Sustainability Committee Burlington Sustainability Development Committee Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee Cornwall Environment & Climate Change Committee Hamilton Keep Hamilton Green Committee Kingston Environment, Infrastructure & Transportation Policies Committee Kitchener Climate Change & Environment Committee London Environmental Stewardship & Action Community Committee Mississauga Environmental Action Committee Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee Ottawa Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee Peterborough Environmental Advisory Committee Sarnia Environmental Advisory Committee Toronto Infrastructure & Environment Committee Windsor Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Committee Woodstock Environment Advisory Committee Page 5 of 5 Page 233 of 398 MW-2023-14 Report Report to: Mayor and Council Date: May 9, 2023 Title: Appointment of Drainage Superintendent Recommendation(s) That Council appoint Sue Noble as the Drainage Superintendent for the City of Niagara Falls. Executive Summary The City of Niagara Falls has had a Drainage Superintendent on staff since 1990 to oversee all aspects of the City’s drainage works pursuant to the Drainage Act. The current Drainage Superintendent, Nick Golia, is no longer in this capacity, which necessitates that the City of Niagara Falls appoint a new Drainage Superintendent to continue with the duties and responsibilities prescribed by the Drainage Act and listed below: 1. Inspect the drainage works and report periodically to council on the condition of those drainage works. 2. Initiate and supervise the maintenance and repair of the drainage works. 3. Assist in the construction or improvement of the drainage works. 4. Report to council on the above activities. Background The Drainage Act provides the legislative vehicle for the construction and management of many of the communal drainage systems in rural Ontario. The local municipality is responsible for the management of the drainage systems located within their municipal boundaries and the cost of work to establish and maintain them is assessed to the landowners in the watershed of the drain. These drainage systems, often known as "municipal drains," are vital to the communities, roads and surrounding lands in rural Ontario. They reduce flooding, improve safety and reduce property damage. They are as important to rural Ontario as storm sewers are to urban areas. Analysis Section 93 (1) of the Drainage Act requires the appointment of the Drainage Superintendent by municipal by-law. Page 1 of 2 Page 234 of 398 The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) offer grants for both Drainage Superintendent wages and costs associated with maintaining and improving the drainage works. In order to qualify for these grants; OMAFRA requires that the Drainage Superintendent to complete their training course and then be appointed by by -law. Sue Noble is a Professional Engineer with over twenty years of municipal engineering experience and has successfully completed the Drainage Superintende nt’s training course. Financial Implications/Budget Impact OMAFRA provides an annual grant of 35% of the Drainage Superintendent’s time related to municipal drain matters as well as a one-third grant for drainage works on lands that are currently used for agriculture purposes. Strategic/Departmental Alignment This initiative meets Council’s Strategic Priorities by providing strong and resilient infrastructure in a healthy and safe livable community through accountable government practices. Written by: Sue Noble, Infrastructure Services Program Supervisor Submitted by: Status: Erik Nickel, Director of Municipal Works Approved - 03 May 2023 Jason Burgess, CAO Approved - 03 May 2023 Page 2 of 2 Page 235 of 398 Apr 18, 2023 Historic Drummondville - Main & Ferry BIAAp Rick Tisi, Chairman 5974 Main Street Niagara Falls, ON Mayor Diodati & Members of Council, The Main & Ferry Business Improvement Association Board, have enclosed their 2023 Budget for Council’s approval. The AGM took place on March 8, 2023. The Board prepared a revised budget in March 2023 which was approved during the Main & Ferry BIA meeting. The Board has put in reserve the finances required to cover expenses if levy payments are short in receivable in 2023. The Main & Ferry BIA Board is committed to support our small business by working together as a BIA for promoting new world ecommerce, pick-up and deliveries stops, and social awareness programs which are important for our restaurants & retail businesses. Main & Ferry BIA confirmed their commitment of support for the City of Niagara Falls Cultural Hub & Farmers Market “The Exchange”. As development continues, we as a board recognize the importance of a legacy that we can all be proud of to stimulate the city’s cultural and small business, and look forward to its long awaited opening. Yours sincerely Rick Tisi Chair Historic Drummondville BIA HISTORICDRUMMONDVILLE.COM historicdrummondville@gmail.com Page 236 of 398 Apr 18, 2023 2022 Levy Debit Credit 2021 Levy - Annual $500 Quarterly Payments (+ $125 from 2021) Based on 78 properties $ 47,999.64 Opperating Auditor Report – City’s 3rd Party Report (2020) $ 4,500.00 Miscellaneous (Postage, Printing, Misc.) $ 500.00 Insurance $ 2,500.00 Quickbooks Online $ 240.00 AGM Advertising (Niagara Falls Review) $ 152.55 Online Banking (basic for Quickbooks, Banking Fee to link with Quickbooks) $ 60.00 Marketing Domain Name $ - Go Daddy Hosting $ 239.88 Social Advertising - Invittico (Matt & Umberto) Possible allocation elsewhere $ 14,500.00 Staff Liaison (Government/Business) Building Stakeholder Partnerships - liaison between the board, business, community and government. $ 20,000.00 Street Scaping Hanging Baskets Plants & Seasonal Maintenance $ 17,930.79 From 2021 Budget - Banners $ 6,000.00 Partnerships/Sponsorships Co-op Money From Exchange - Banners $ 3,000.00 From 2021 Budget - Market Legacy (Naming/Plaque) $ 10,000.00 Totals $ 76,623.22 $ 50,999.64 Historic Drummondville BIA HISTORICDRUMMONDVILLE.COM historicdrummondville@gmail.com Page 237 of 398 Apr 18, 2023 $ 25,623.58 Historic Drummondville BIA HISTORICDRUMMONDVILLE.COM historicdrummondville@gmail.com Page 238 of 398 2023/24 PROPOSED BUDGET Advantage Savings - Current Regular chequing - Current Marketing Events/City Partnership Staff Liason (Government/Business) Totals $86,400.00 $86,400.00 $- Advantage Savings - After 2023/24 $1,116.22 $1,116.22 Regular chequing - After 2023/24 $22,335.08 $22,335.08 $1,116.22 $22,335.08 2023 Levy Debit Credit Opportunity Opperating Street Scaping 2023 Levy - Annual $1,200 Quarterly Payments-Based on 72 properties $86,400.00 Auditor Report – City’s 3rd Party Report (2022)$4,500.00 Miscellaneous (Postage, Printing, Misc.)$860.12 Insurance $2,500.00 Quickbooks Online $240.00 Bookeeping - All Tax Bookeeping $1,800.00 AGM Advertising (Niagara Falls Review)$200.00 Online Banking (basic for Quickbooks, Banking Fee to link with Quickbooks)$60.00 Domain Name $- Go Daddy Hosting $239.88 $15,000.00 Campfire Nights - (Friday)$3,500.00 Wednesday Night Market Stall + Tradeshow Branded tent $5,500.00 Major Event Sponsorship $5,000.00 Building Stakeholder Partnerships - liason between the board, business, community and government. $20,000.00 Hanging Baskets Plants & Seasonal Maintenance (103 Baskets)$22,000.00 Landscaping / Lighting / Street decorations / City Partner $5,000.00 Over Budge $- Budget with Grant Opportunity $- Social Advertising - Invittico (Matt & Umberto) Possible allocation else Page 239 of 398 1 Heather Ruzylo Subject:RE: [EXTERNAL]-Proclamation - May, Lyme disease Awareness Month -----Original Message----- From: Lyme Ontario <info@lymeontario.com> Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2023 4:57 PM To: Jim Diodati <jdiodati@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL]-Proclamation - May, Lyme disease Awareness Month Good Afternoon, Lyme Ontario is a registered, not-for-profit organization dedicated to increase awareness, education and information on Lyme Disease. 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We will also not be held responsible for any action that readers take regarding the contents of this email. Please understand that Lyme Ontario (LO) is not a healthcare provider and does not give medical advice or provide treatment. When requested, LO will provide contact information of LLMD's & LLND's located in Ontario and surrounding areas. The fact that LO has provided the doctors name and contact information does not constitute a recommendation. Most importantly, LO does not certify or warrant the quality of care you will receive from of the doctors. You are responsible for selecting a suitable health care provider. In doing so, you should evaluate all information you deem relevant, including but not limited to the individual's background, training, experience, and reputation. 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NOW THEREFORE I, James M. Diodati, Mayor of the City of Niagara Falls, on behalf of City Council do hereby proclaim the week of May 28th to June 3rd, 2023, as “National Access Awareness Week" in the City of Niagara Falls. Mayor James M. Diodati & Members of Council May 30th, 2023 Page 248 of 398 1 Heather Ruzylo Subject: Flag Raising - Senior's Month From: D.J. Brooks <dbrooks@niagarafalls.ca> Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9:15 AM To: Sarah Conidi <sconidi@niagarafalls.ca>; Heather Ruzylo <hruzylo@niagarafalls.ca> Cc: Hanya Nagy <hnagy@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: Flag Raising - Senior's Month Hi Ladies, It’s a new year, and as such, a new flag raising request! The Niagara Falls Seniors Advisory Committee formally asks that Mayor and Council raise and fly the Seniors Flag (as provided by the committee) in the month of June. Understanding that June is also Pride Month, and a request will undoubtedly be made by an affiliated association for their flag to be flown, we respectfully request a raising that does not compete with their very worthy message. We would also request a ceremonial flag-raising with our Seniors Advisory Committee members, the Mayor, and Members of Council (those available) to celebrate all that Senior do for our City. We have the Seniors flag that the SAC purchased last year and can provide it as per your need. We would also ask that a traditional Proclamation be made by council declaring June as Seniors Month. Thanks, D.J. Brooks, MA, BRLS | Community Development Coordinator | Recreation & Culture Department | City of Niagara Falls 7150 Montrose Road, Unit 1 | Niagara Falls, ON L2H 3N3 | (905) 356-7521 ext 4132 | Fax 905-356-7404 | dbrooks@niagarafalls.ca We value and respect flexible work arrangements. Although I have sent this at a time that is convenient for me, it is not my expectation that you read, respond or follow up on this email outside of your work hours. Page 249 of 398 1 Heather Ruzylo Subject:Parental Alienation awareness - Flag-raising and Proclamation Request - City of Niagara Falls From: Rodale < Sent: Friday, April 28, 2023 10:32 AM To: Heather Ruzylo <hruzylo@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: Re: FW: [EXTERNAL]-Parental Alienation awareness Flar Raising - City Of Brampton - Normani Hello, That is perfect. Yes - Flag Raising/Proclamation - April 25th every year. Parental Alienation Awareness Day. I will try reaching you again by phone. Regards. On Fri, Apr 28, 2023 at 9:35 AM Heather Ruzylo <hruzylo@niagarafalls.ca> wrote: The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 9th. Is this a flag-raising request? I was unable to open the link to see further details as to the cause. Heather Heather Ruzylo | Clerks & Council Services Coordinator | Clerks Services | City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street | Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 | (905) 356-7521 ext 4203 | Fax 905-356-9083 | hruzylo@niagarafalls.ca On Thu, Apr 27, 2023, 10:48 AM Heather Ruzylo <hruzylo@niagarafalls.ca> wrote: Good morning: Page 250 of 398 2 Regarding your request below. We would recommend the flag raising request to Council based on the fact that it is “In support of an organization awareness campaign” but the request should also be from a “local community group or organization with ties to the City or Region”. If you could please confirm that aspect, then we could put it on our upcoming Council agenda to seek approval. Kind regards, Heather Heather Ruzylo | Clerks & Council Services Coordinator | Clerks Services | City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street | Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 | (905) 356-7521 ext 4203 | Fax 905-356-9083 | hruzylo@niagarafalls.ca From: Heather Phillips <hphillips@niagarafalls.ca> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 4:08 PM To: Rodale <dwyerrodale@gmail.com> Cc: Heather Ruzylo <hruzylo@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL]-Parental Alienation awareness Flar Raising - City Of Brampton - Normani Hi Rodale I have copied Heather Ruzylo to this reply from our Clerk’s department as she will be able to better inform you of the process for such. Much thanks, Heather Phillips | Scheduler/Executive Assistant | Mayor & CAO’s Office | City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street | Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 | (905) 356-7521 ext 5101 | hphillips@niagarafalls.ca From: Rodale < Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 3:06 PM To: Heather Phillips <hphillips@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL]-Parental Alienation awareness Flar Raising - City Of Brampton - Normani Hello, Parental Alienation awareness flag raising. Brampton, ON. With founder Sheffanessea Brown. https://apac.yolasite.com/ I'd love to have this done in our City as well. How can I submit a proposal to be an advocate for this here - Niagara Falls. Page 251 of 398 3 Regards Rodale Dwyer, B.A. P1 Paralegal, Notary/Commissioner at Dwyer-Hamilton Paralegal Services (DHPS) Law Professor - Humber College Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning Phone Email Info@dhps.ca Website Www.dhps.ca DHPS values and respects flexible work arrangements. Although I have sent this at a time that is convenient for me, please be informed it is not my expectation that you read, respond or follow up on this email outside of your work hours. CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. -- Rodale Dwyer Paralegal, Notary/Commissioner at Dwyer-Hamilton Paralegal Services (DHPS) Email Info@dhps.ca Website Www.dhps.ca. Address Toronto Page 252 of 398 318 Canborough St. P.O. Box 400 Smithville, ON L0R 2A0 T: 905-957-3346 F: 905-957-3219 www.westlincoln.ca Apr 25, 2023 Hon. Doug Ford Legislative Building 1 Queen’s Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 Dear Hon. Doug Ford: Re: Motion in Support of Bill 5 – Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act This is to confirm that at the April 24, 2023 Council Meeting the following resolution was adopted with respect to the above noted matter: WHEREAS municipally elected leaders do not have an appropriate accountability structure when it comes to perpetrating violence and harassment in the workplace; and WHEREAS a fundamental, underlying principle of broadening diversity, equity and inclusion in politics rests on the assumption that the workplace is safe; and WHEREAS Bill 5, the Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act would require Councillors to comply with the workplace violence and harassment policies of the municipality they represent, permit municipalities to direct the Integrity Commissioner to apply to the court to vacate a member's seat for failing to comply with the municipality's workplace violence and harassment polices as well as restrict officials whose seat has been vacated from seeking immediate subsequent re- election; and WHEREAS over 40 municipalities have formally endorsed and communicated public support for Bill 5; and WHEREAS Bill 5 would both hold accountable and protect all municipal officials; Page 253 of 398 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of West Lincoln Council express its support for Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act; FURTHER that this resolution be sent to the Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and local area MPPs. If any further information is required, please contact the undersigned at 905-957-3346, Ext 5136. Yours Truly, Joanne Scime Director of Legislative Services/Clerk cc. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing AMO Sam Oosterhoff, MPP Jennifer (Jennie) Stevens, MPP Wayne Gates, MPP Jeff Burch, MPP Page 254 of 398 The Niagara Falls Shadow Council A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization "Taking gaming to epic level" Lady Justice Do not redact the contents of this document This document can be freely distributed #05-09-2023-14 Monday, May 08, 2023 Consent Agenda These are comments to be attached to the 05/09/2023 Council Meeting Agenda Item #10. Council, It is recommended to approve staffs recommendations. Concerning 10.6, I hope our council supports Bill 5. Councilors need to be held accountable for their actions. Thank you. Joedy Burdett Game Master of the Niagara Falls Shadow Council Qualified Ontario Independent Designer (BCIN 38837) Building Services, Plumbing-All Buildings, Small Buildings Owner Niagara Tinting Multiple property owner within the Niagara Falls Downtown Core 12th in line for ascension to The Niagara Falls City Council. 4480 Bridge Street, Niagara Falls, L2E 2R7 (905) 353 8468 Niagara Falls Shadow Council.ca (TNFSC.ca) The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization (BIN 1000515774). The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is not associated with The City of Niagara Falls Page 255 of 398 The Niagara Falls Shadow Council A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization "Taking gaming to epic level" Lady Justice Do not redact the contents of this document This document can be freely distributed #05-09-2023-17 Monday, May 08, 2023 Mayor Diodati and Councilor Strange comments concerning 15,000 students updated Report These are comments to be attached to the 05/09/2023 Council Meeting Agenda. Council, During the December 13, 2022 meeting, Mayor Diodati and Councilor Strange collectively stated that 15,000 students and faculty were going to be living and working in the downtown. It is important that this council, as respected officials and representatives of the City of Niagara Falls, refrain from making speculative statements that may mislead residents (Elon Musk's Twitter statements are a good example of the repercussions that can occur). As only time can verify if these statements were true or false, a report will be made to council at each meeting to update the progress of the claim. It has been 146 days since Mayor Diodati and Councilor Strange claimed 15,000 students and faculty were going to be living and working in the downtown. The claim remains false. The current occupancy, as researched, is 0. Page 256 of 398 Thank you. Joedy Burdett Game Master of the Niagara Falls Shadow Council Qualified Ontario Independent Designer (BCIN 38837) Building Services, Plumbing-All Buildings, Small Buildings Owner Niagara Tinting Multiple property owner within the Niagara Falls Downtown Core 12th in line for ascension to The Niagara Falls City Council. 4480 Bridge Street, Niagara Falls, L2E 2R7 (905) 353 8468 Niagara Falls Shadow Council.ca (TNFSC.ca) The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization (BIN 1000515774). The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is not associated with The City of Niagara Falls Page 257 of 398 The Niagara Falls Shadow Council A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization "Taking gaming to epic level" Lady Justice Do not redact the contents of this document This document can be freely distributed #05-09-2023-18 Monday, May 08, 2023 Mayor Diodati comments concerning Development Downtown updated Report These are comments to be attached to the 05/09/2023 Council Meeting Agenda. Council, On December 31, 2021, a Niagara Falls Review news article was published, with Mayor Jim Diodati stating: "You’re going to start to see high-rises, residential apartments, and condos being built in our downtown." "You're going to start to see cranes in downtown." "That’s what’s missing downtown." "You need people to live there, then you’ll need a grocery store for people to buy their food there." It is important that the mayor chooses his words carefully. As a respected official and representative of the City of Niagara Falls, making speculative statements may mislead residents (Elon Musk's Twitter statements are a good example of the repercussions that can occur). As only time can verify if these statements were true or false, a report will be made to council at each meeting to update the progress of the claim. It has been 493 days since Mayor Diodati made that claim, and it remains false. There are currently no high-rises, residential apartments, condos, cranes, or grocery stores being built in our downtown. News article link (https://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/news/council/2021/12/31/announcement -for-falls- downtown-university-could-come-this-spring-diodati.html) Page 258 of 398 Thank you. Joedy Burdett Game Master of the Niagara Falls Shadow Council Qualified Ontario Independent Designer (BCIN 38837) Building Services, Plumbing-All Buildings, Small Buildings Owner Niagara Tinting Multiple property owner within the Niagara Falls Downtown Core 12th in line for ascension to The Niagara Falls City Council. 4480 Bridge Street, Niagara Falls, L2E 2R7 (905) 353 8468 Niagara Falls Shadow Council.ca (TNFSC.ca) The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization (BIN 1000515774). The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is not associated with The City of Niagara Falls Page 259 of 398 The Niagara Falls Shadow Council A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization "Taking gaming to epic level" Lady Justice Do not redact the contents of this document This document can be freely distributed #05-09-2023-19 Monday, May 08, 2023 City of Niagara Falls Affordable Housing updated Report These are comments to be attached to the 05/09/2023 Council Meeting Agenda. Council, Every day, Council Members (as of the beginning of your term, November 15, 2022) Every day that brings us closer to October 26, 2026 (the end of your term in office), Every day that no affordable housing is created by this Council is one more failure, 174 days Council Members, 174 failures ... Page 260 of 398 Thank you. Joedy Burdett Game Master of the Niagara Falls Shadow Council Qualified Ontario Independent Designer (BCIN 38837) Building Services, Plumbing-All Buildings, Small Buildings Owner Niagara Tinting Multiple property owner within the Niagara Falls Downtown Core 12th in line for ascension to The Niagara Falls City Council. 4480 Bridge Street, Niagara Falls, L2E 2R7 (905) 353 8468 Niagara Falls Shadow Council.ca (TNFSC.ca) The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization (BIN 1000515774). The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is not associated with The City of Niagara Falls Page 261 of 398 1 Heather Ruzylo To:Bill Matson Subject:RE: [EXTERNAL]-An Assessment of Ontario Public Opinion regarding Bill 23 and Related Measures Affecting the Greenbelt and Housing. From: ted.harvey@spr.ca <ted.harvey@spr.ca> Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 2:48 PM To: Jim Diodati <jdiodati@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: [EXTERNAL]-An Assessment of Ontario Public Opinion regarding Bill 23 and Related Measures Affecting the Greenbelt and Housing. Please confirm receipt. April 2023 To: Mayor and Council and Planners, City of Niagara Falls: I hope you are well. As previously promised to all invited to our survey, please find attached a report from SPR on urban sprawl and the Greenbelt: An Assessment of Ontario Public Opinion regarding Bill 23 and Related Measures Affecting the Greenbelt and Housing. This report provides results from a survey of a random sample of Ontarians and targeted samples of key stakeholder groups such as planners, farmers, residents associations, housing providers, users of greenspaces, environmentalists, and others. The results from this survey of 6,400 Ontarians, show massive rejection of the Bill 23-related measures, overwhelming disbelief regarding positive impacts on housing, and most Ontarians’ desire for repeal of the Bill 23 measures. These results will be of interest to all concerned with municipalities, the environment and affordable housing. Feel free to redistribute this report to your constituents and other contacts. Thank you for your assistance. Dr. Ted Harvey, SPR Associates CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Page 262 of 398 Information Release, SPR, April 2023, www.spr.ca For more information e-mail policy2023@bell.net An Assessment of Ontario Public Opinion Regarding Bill 23 (the More Homes Built Faster Act) and Related Measures Affecting the Greenbelt and Affordable Housing Toronto, April 2023 Highlights: On-line survey research was conducted in the period December 2022 to March 2023, to assess Ontario public opinion regarding the recent measures by the Government of Ontario related to Bill 23 and its potential impact on housing and the Greenbelt . The on-line survey research was carried out independently by an expert survey research group and not funded by government or other sources. Dozens of NGOs and community organizations from across Ontario participated in the stakeholder portion of the survey. The results show widespread opposition in Ontario to the Government’s Bill 23 and measures affecting the Greenbelt and affordable housing. Based on over 6,400 responses, the survey showed, in summary: In a random sample survey, four out of five Ontarians surveyed (81%) called for the repeal of Bill 23 and for an ethics review on the Government’s handling of these measures. People are calling for Government action to reconsider these measures. As to housing, the government rationale for Bill 23 and the related measures, 79% of those surveyed believe the government’s measures will have no impact on the affordable housing which is desperately needed in Ontario today. At 80%, opposition is much higher than a Mainstreet survey published in December 2022, and another published by Abacus Surveys in March 2023 which both reported that people were opposed to the Bill 23 measures 2 to 1. In both of those surveys, Ontarians were vehemently opposed to the Bill 23-related measures adopted. In additional targeted surveys: Opposition was shown to be widespread across many specific groups examined (such as farmers, planners, housing providers, ratepayers (homeowners), and others), not only among environmental groups. Further, 80-90% of Ontarians pointed to numerous serious, negative impacts expected from these measures in areas as diverse as municipal finance, housing, farming, and environment. In short, a strong majority of Ontarians urge the Government to reverse the Bill 23 measures. More details are provided within. Page 263 of 398 2 Acknowledgements The on-line survey reported on within, aimed at improving our understanding of public opinion as regards Bill 23 and the Greenbelt, was aided by the efforts of many NGOs and others to reach out to persons concerned about the Greenbelt. The Survey results show the seriousness of this issue to the people of Ontario. Thanks are due to many types of organizations who invited participants to the stakeholder component of the survey, including: NGOs, such as: social planning organizations, environmental groups, citizens groups, student organizations and many others including: homeowners/residents associations; labour organizations; farming organizations; housing organizations & tenant associations; business associations; faith organizations; university faculties in planning, natural resources and tourism; cottage associations; and hiking & trails associations. Page 264 of 398 1 A. Introduction This report provides information from on-line surveys of some 6,400 Ontarians, casting light on public opinion, in relation to debates on Bill 23, and its controversial removal of lands from the Ontario Greenbelt in 2022. This information could aid legislators and others, including those working to have these measures repealed. To add new information to the debate on Bill 23 and the Greenbelt, this research on Ontario Public opinion was undertaken by Research on the Greenbelt.1 The research included a large survey of views of key stakeholder groups such as planners, environmental groups, farmers, non-profit housing groups and residents’ associations. The researchers asked for Ontarians’ views on three key issues: 1) whether an ethics investigation was required, 2) whether Bill 23 and related measures would be likely to increase the supply of affordable housing, and 3) whether Bill 23 should be repealed. To our knowledge, these questions had not been directly examined in previous studies of Ontario public opinion. Results showed that most Ontarians want an ethics review of the Bill 23 process. Very few Ontarians expect affordable housing to result from Bill 23, and the vast majority of Ontarians favour repeal of Bill 23. Comparison to other surveys by Abacus Surveys and Mainstreet Surveys suggest that our survey results show Ontarians are increasingly opposed to Bill 23 and related measures and are calling for changes in these measures. B. Background In Fall, 2022, the Government of Ontario introduced Bill 23, Bill 39 and related measures removing 7,400 acres of land from the Ontario Greenbelt including the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve and changing processes for housing development. This was a shock to many in Ontario, as previously the government had promised that the Greenbelt lands would be protected “forever” from development. During a very-short consultation period, hundreds of presentations were submitted to the Provincial Government opposing these measures. Despite this opposition, Bill 23 and related measures passed into law on November 28, 2022, vastly changing Ontario’s environmental situation and modifying housing development processes. Bill 23 made these lands available for development, ostensibly to help address Ontario’s shortage of housing. Because media reports indicated that the lands to be developed, potentially with very substantial profits, are in great part owned by individuals or companies linked to the Progressive Conservative Party numerous complaints were raised about the ethics of these moves, and Ontario’s Integrity Commissioner, the Auditor General, and Ontario Provincial Police were asked to investigate. __________________________________ 1. In Winter, 2023, Research on the Greenbelt and Ontario, a project of SPR Associates of Toronto, conducted surveys to provide new information on public opinion to inform discussions of the Bill 23-greenbelt issues. Over 6,400 Ontarians completed these surveys. The on-line surveys were undertaken by SPR as a public interest effort. The research drew on a decades long track record in surveys SPR has conducted for the governments of Canada, Ontario, and NGOs. Key accomplishments of SPR include its $1million research contributing to the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1990 and resulting certification training for over 400,000 Ontario workers and managers; and contributions through $2million in research for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, to aid the establishment of Canada’s system of family violence shelters. Page 265 of 398 2 During protests following the passage of these measures, critics of the changes predicted many harmful impacts to be expected. The Bill 23-related changes were widely criticized as destructive to the environment generally, harmful to farming, harmful to flood control, and harmful to municipalities from a financial perspective. The changes were also criticized as being of uncertain value to housing and reflecting poor planning. Initial impacts would be to develop new housing in poorly serviced lands in Pickering and Markham, with the likely result, based on recent track records of developers, being the development of large and costly homes (likely with many 4–6-bedroom homes resulting, based on the performance of key developers in the past few years). No positive impacts were seen for areas where housing was deemed most needed -- in Ontario’s cities. Since the winter, Ontario has been in turmoil with widespread and ongoing opposition to these government actions. Demonstrations have been widespread, with hundreds of NGOs and community organizations mobilizing against Bill 23 and the related measures. Umbrella groups such as Liveable Ontario have grown rapidly, attracting hundreds of organizations and thousands of supporters. As well, recent research by Dr. Kevin Eby, former Waterloo Director of Community Planning has shown there is enough land now available in the Golden Horseshoe for building 2 million new homes, without touching the Greenbelt. The current situation: Bill 23 is now law, but some obstacles may impede its full implementation. First, ongoing ethics investigations may present obstacles to the government. Second, a Federal Environmental Assessment related to the Rouge National Urban Park may impede parts of these measures. But overall, the “battle” against Bill 23 and related measures remains ongoing. Considering a Role for Public Opinion. Although widespread opposition has been seen, little effort has been made to examine public opinion in developing these discussions. Some surveys have measured general Ontario opinion regarding these changes (see for example: Toronto Star, March 7, 2023, which reported on a study by Abacus Surveys indicating widespread opposition to Bill 23 (Ontarians were shown to be opposed two-to-one to the Bill 23 changes). These results were similar to those of an earlier report by Mainstreet Research. As well, no surveys have directly examined the need for an ethics review, or repeal of Bill 23. Starting to Fill this Gap: This report starts to fill this gap. The research has two parts: a survey of a small random sample of the Ontario population, and a larger survey of specific stakeholders in these measures, such as environmentalists, farmers, housing providers, planners, and others. In the research, a focus is given to Ontarians’ views on three main topics: 1) whether an ethics investigation was required, 2) whether Bill 23 and related measures would be likely to increase the supply of affordable housing, and 3) whether Bill 23 should be repealed. To our knowledge, these questions have not before been directly examined in studies of Ontario public opinion. Altogether some 6,400+ Ontarians were surveyed in this effort to fill this gap. It is hoped that this information will help those who wish to modify or reverse the Bill 23 measures. Page 266 of 398 3 C. Results of the Random Sample Population Survey The research had two main components: a) a survey of a small random sample of the Ontario population (400 persons), and b) a larger survey of 6,000+ stakeholders in these issues -- including environment groups, planning bodies, housing organizations, farming bodies, residents’ associations, and other areas. The research focused on Ontarians’ views on three key issues: 1) whether an ethics investigation was required, 2) whether Bill 23 and related measures would be likely to increase the supply of affordable housing, and 3) whether Bill 23 should be repealed. Developers, financial bodies, and others who might benefit from the Bill 23 actions were not invited to the survey. The population survey revealed that not all Ontarians are aware of the Bill 23-Greenbelt issue. Less than half of those invited to the survey were informed enough that they felt they could provide assessments of Bill23. Those with assessments, however, provided very clear views. On the Three Key Issues: 80% indicated that an ethics review was needed. Only 21% thought the Bill 23 measures would aid affordable housing. 81% indicated that Bill 23 and related measures should be repealed. Negative Impacts of Bill 23 and related measures: Of those providing assessments, a range of concerns were noted, with the percentages having specific concerns noted below: 95% expressed concerns with impacts on the environment. 92% expect loss of green space, recreational areas. 88% see negative impacts on farming and protection of agricultural lands. 80% cite negative impacts on climate change. 59% cite negative impacts on planning. 58% expect negative impacts on housing, including the provision of affordable housing. 54% foresee negative impacts on funding for municipalities. Overall, the survey indicated that severe problems existed in the Ontario Bill 23 measures, that an ethics review was greatly needed, and that the legislation should be repealed. These results, which were similar for all regions of Ontario, should caution the government and aid opponents of the Bill 23 measures. Conclusions: A wide range of concerns were expressed regarding negative impacts of Bill 23 and related measures, with greatest concerns for impacts on the environment, loss of green space and recreational area, impacts on farming, and impacts on climate change. These results show a clear consensus in public opinion – that Bill 23 and its related measures are unacceptable to Ontarians. These results are further explored below for key stakeholder groups. ______________________________ 2 Sampling: The populaƟon random sample (400 persons) was drawn from SPR databases. Stakeholder survey parƟcipants were recruited through invitaƟons distributed to: public agencies such as municipaliƟes and conservaƟon authoriƟes; NGOs, including environmental groups; Farmers groups, such as the NaƟonal Union of Farmers, county branches of the Ontario FederaƟon of agriculture; University faculƟes (e.g., in forestry, environment and planning), Neighborhood associaƟons, including over 200 residents associaƟons from ciƟes across Ontario; Housing bodies, including non-profit housing agencies, and umbrella groups such as the Ontario YWCA Housing Network; Business groups such as local business improvement associaƟons; Faith Groups, such as the Anglican diocese of Toronto; and others such unions and social acƟon groups. Many of the survey parƟcipants were persons whose main interests in the greenbelt were as users of green spaces (hikers, naturalists, birders). See below regarding sampling of stakeholder groups. Page 267 of 398 4 D. Results for Key Stakeholder Groups Overview: The survey results for key stakeholder groups generally mirrored those for the overall Ontario population, but in most cases with a stronger negative reaction to the legislation. Key groups examined were mainly persons invited to the survey by NGOs, and included environmental groups, non-profit housing groups, municipal officials, planners, farmers, users of green spaces, (hikers, campers etc.), residents’ associations, and provincial civil servants. All these groups showed strongly negative assessments of Bill 23 and its related measures.# Basic Results: of those providing detailed assessments key stakeholder groups shared common concerns with Bill 23 and need for an ethics review, little confidence in the Bill 23 measures aiding affordable housing, and strong support for repeal of Bill 23. See details below. Stakeholder views on an ethics review: As to the need for an ethic review, respondents in all stakeholder groups were strident in their views that this was needed. These views were most strongly held by residents’ associations, non-profit housing groups, users of green spaces and environmental groups, all of which favoured an ethics review by 90% or more. Also favouring a review, but less strongly, were planners, municipal officials, and farmers, all favouring a review by 80% or more. (See Table 1). Specific comments: Hundreds of respondents provided comments, often with very strong language condemning the Ford government and raising questions about corruption. (See comments, next pages). Table 1 Percentage of Key Stakeholder Groups Favouring an Ethics Review % favouring an ethics review Stakeholder Group 94% environmental groups 96% non-profit housing groups 83% municipal officials 84% planners 80% farmers 95% users of green spaces 96% residents’ associations 91% provincial civil servants Comments: Typical of the hundreds of comments provided regarding the needs for an ethics review are those shown on the next page, most focused on the widely held view that the Bill 23 measures were introduced as a reward for developer supporters of the Ford government. Respondents’ comments reflect both the desire for more information (since no results are available so far on the ethics review) and a widely held sense of betrayal. Comments also show the ethics issue to be closely interwoven with issues of negative impacts (on environment, farming etc.) in the minds of stakeholders. (Some extremely negative comments are redacted with ***** symbols). 3. These groups varied in size and included: 100+ respondents from key groups such as farmers, members of non-profit housing bodies, municipal officials, and provincial civil servants; over 200 planners; 600+ members of environmental organizaƟons; 700+ business persons; 1,400+ members of neighborhood residents associaƟons; and 1,500+ users of greenspaces (hikers and other recreaƟonists). Page 268 of 398 5 In Their Own Words About the Need for an Ethics Review “Bill 23 should be completely revoked. It is c*******,* led by Doug Ford & his development buddies. If this was a private venture it would never pass. Doug Ford … Doug Ford should resign immediately. He is not representing the people of Ontario but rather his … buddies … . He is increasing land sprawl. He is taking away the ability for farmers to feed the people of Ontario and putting farmers’ jobs at risk. He is also adding to Climate Change that effects all wildlife, trees & fauna, rivers, & lakes. Bill 23 is a disaster. There is nothing good about it at all.” ` Member of a Toronto residents’ Association. “Bill 23 smells to high heaven of c*******. A handful of very wealthy people contributors to the PC party in Ontario stand to make many millions after buying up land in the Green Belt that Doug Ford swore would never be developed, and then suddenly declared open for development, on the false premise that it would alleviate the affordable housing crisis in Ontario, when it obviously won't. More suburban sprawl won’t solve the housing crisis”. Member of a Northern Ontario Environmental Group. “Bill 23 was tabled October 25th, 2022. Developers close to Doug Ford bought lands, for cheap, just before …, in what were then protected areas. It is significant that the only people to benefit from this bill are those developers. Homeowners will see vast increases in taxes, to the point some may lose their home. The homes built by D********* and R*** et al., will be sprawling and into the 1.5-to-2-million-dollar range with nothing to help those struggling to find affordable housing. It is a degenerate bill and shows moral c*********.” Member of a Residents Association in Eastern Ontario “This bill was written for developers as a charter to increase developer wealth at the cost of taxpayers; the poor and near poor; the environment, specifically flood protection, floral and fauna; efforts to reduce climate change. Mr. Ford should be brought to answer … .” A farmer in Central Ontario “I feel like Bill 23 and removing portions of the Greenbelt is a disastrous plan that will only benefit developers and those who can afford million-dollar homes. I'm extremely worried about the loss of farmland and green spaces for our citizens. This plan in no way will help provide more affordable housing or address climate change. Something is rotten about how the bill came about and with how lands were purchased. Doug Ford said the people have spoken and we will not touch the Greenbelt, then does a 180 and makes these changes… I have lost all trust in him, and he does not seem to remember that he works for us. We must fill in our blank urban spaces before we impact the environment.” An environmentalist in South West Ontario It is a profound obscenity. The Greenbelt should be increased, not diminished. This government is way off base with its priorities which are transparently to line the pockets of developers and to build more unneeded highways … . So offensive! Member of a Faith organization in Central Ontario Page 269 of 398 6 Stakeholder Views on Expected Impacts on AffordableHousing: Respondents in all stakeholder groups indicated they felt that Bill 23 and related measures would not aid affordable housing in Ontario. These views were strongest among members of residents’ associations and users of green spaces, who might be seen as “typical voters”. They were closely followed by environmental groups, non-profit housing groups, provincial civil servants, municipal officials, farmers, and planners. No stakeholder groups indicated a view that the Bill-23 changes were likely to aid the goal of affordable housing. (See Table 2, below). These views were underlined by typical and strongly held comments as shown on the next page). Table 2: Percentage of Key Stakeholder Groups Indicating Affordable Housing Could Result from Bill 23. % in saying affordable housing could result Stakeholder Group 3% non-profit housing groups 6% users of green spaces 6% residents’ associations 8% environmental groups 10% provincial civil servants 16% municipal officials 17% planners 16% farmers Comments: Typical comments provided regarding poor impacts of the Bill 23 related measures on housing were provided by respondents. Respondent comments suggested great scepticism that Bill 23 and related measures would aid Ontario’s housing crisis. Hundreds of survey respondents commented in the ways shown on the next page, with many emphasizing the likely use of greenbelt lands for expensive homes, and the overall lack of affordable housing. (See next page). Page 270 of 398 7 In Their Own Words Impacts of the Bill 23 measures on Ontario’s Housing Crisis & Affordable Housing “Bill 23 will not increase affordable housing in Ontario in the municipalities and locations that require it. Building on the Greenbelt will result in environmental issues (homeowners will need to commute), increased taxes for the infrastructure to support the build including hospitals, schools, roads, sewers, etc. The best strategy for affordable housing is to build “up”, not “out"” in existing communities. We need … checks and balances in place to ensure developers actually build affordable housing not large and expensive homes for the elite.” A Municipal Planner, Eastern Ontario “This is perhaps the worst piece of legislation to address housing I have ever seen. It is not about affordable housing where it is needed but meeting the housing desires of the wealthiest. It violates basic principles of planning, environmental protection, and what we know about affordable housing. There is clearly a conflict of interest between developers and this government.” A Member of a GTA Environmental Group The Government has no intention of addressing Affordable Housing. The Gov’t would repeal the legislation that introduced the removal of rent control. The theory was this would lead to fair competition of houses being build and affordable rent. Neither is true. Housing costs are virtually out of reach now for average Canadians and the rental market is less than 1% vacancies in most cities and unaffordable to many in the community. The decision of rent or food should not be an issue.” A Member of a Residents’ Association in Southwest Ontario Bill 23, along with Bills 3 and 39, will not result in affordable housing and are a transfer of wealth to developers and the construction industry. The bills will starve municipalities of funding and transfer the cost of growth to taxpayers, harm the environment, result in urban sprawl, and erode local democracy. All three bills should be repealed. Manager of a Non-profit Housing Agency in Eastern Ontario As it stands now, it seems that houses to be built in the Greenbelt would most probably be estate homes. Repeal the bill and replace it with affordable housing for people at risk, the evicted, the homeless. The Greenbelt must be protected against developing anything that would endanger already endangered species. Whatever is decided, it must meet Canada’s GHG targets or better. A GTA Business Person I am incredibly disappointed that Bill 23 has been passed, especially for the profit of developers. Everything I’ve read – suggests that this has nothing to do with building affordable housing, nor do the plans for building even include affordable housing. We need to address the housing situation in Toronto, where no one can afford to buy a house or rent. This is disgusting. A Member of a GTA Environmental Group. Building subdivisions on farm and or wet land will not solve any housing problems, more multi million-dollar homes are not needed, what is needed is more affordable housing; this does not mean single family stand alone houses A Businessperson, Eastern Ontario “This move is completely unnecessary. We have so many empty residential spaces being used as investments. This isn’t a lack of land; this is a matter of c********* policy issue. Politicians and the money made from development are the issue. They’re not helping at all with affordable housing initiatives.” Member of a Non-profit Housing Group in Central Ontario Page 271 of 398 8 Stakeholder Views on the Desirability of Repealing of Bill 23 and Related Measures: As to repeal of Bill 23 and its related measures, all the stakeholder groups examined indicated that there is a need to repeal this legislation. This was particularly true for residents’ associations, environmental groups, users of green spaces, non-profit housing groups and provincial civil servants (all 90% or more in favour of repeal). Less stringent, but still strongly in favour of repeal were municipal officials, farmers, and planners (79-83% in favour of repeal). Table 3: Percentage of Key Stakeholder Groups Favouring Repeal of Bill 23 % favouring repeal of Bill 23 Stakeholder Group 96% residents’ associations 94% users of green spaces 93% environmental groups 92% non-profit housing groups 91% provincial civil servants 83% municipal officials 82% farmers 79% planners Overall, these results showed a strong consensus among Ontarians regarding the repeal of Bill 23 and its related measures. Comments: Typical of the hundreds of comments provided regarding the need for repeal of the Bill 23 measures are those shown on the next page, most clearly indicating the desirability of repeal, focused on the widely held views that the Bill 23 measures were introduced as a reward for developers, who are supporters of the Ford government, along with the related concerns mentioned above regarding negative impacts on the environment, farming, and municipalities. Page 272 of 398 9 In Their Own Words the Need for Repeal of the Bill 23 Measures “This Bill was Bulldozed through the Ontario Legislature with little thought other than lining certain developers’ pockets. It was also passed on a Friday afternoon after Municipal Elections. None of the elected officials were officially sworn in to office at that time. No one could offer opposition at the time it was passed. There was a lack of democracy in this action. It should be repealed, and legislation created which deals with Homelessness and Geared to income housing for those in need.” A Greenspace User in Northern Ontario The climate crisis is the most pressing and urgent issue of our time. All government decisions need to be made using a climate lens. Repealing land and green space from the green belt weakens the resilience of our environment and further fractures already fragile ecosystems. Development on these lands will only exacerbate climate change with more emissions, resource extraction, waste, and so forth. It is critical that the government repeal Bill 23. Repeal this legislation. An Eastern Ontario Planner Bill 23 should be completely revoked. It is c******** led by Doug Ford & his development buddies. If this was a private venture it would never pass. Doug Ford should be held accountable along with his developer friends. Doug Ford should resign immediately. He is not representing in a positive manner the people of Ontario He is increasing land sprawl in the Greenbelt rather than decreasing it. He also is taking away the ability for farmers to feed the people in Ontario and putting farmers jobs in jeopardy. He is also adding to Climate Change that effects all aspects of the Greenbelt such as wildlife, trees & fauna, rivers, lakes, etc. Bill 23 is a disaster. There is nothing good about it at all. Member of a Toronto Residents ‘association. Repeal Bill 23. Impeach Ford for c******** and d********* Ontarians. Legislation needs to protect the greenbelt in perpetuity. An agreement of many is the only way that the greenbelt can be affected, not just by a one-party decision. Governance of Ontario mustn’t include a right to sell off Ontario’s assets. No single party should ever have that authority to destroy our natural greenspaces. An Indigenous Planner in Southwest Ontario Repeal the Act for MULTIPLE inherent harms including: environmental/climate damage to Greenbelt; sprawl causing public health harms through climate change & air pollution; unsustainable economically by cutting municipal revenue streams & lack of supporting infrastructure planning/funding for new builds; false representation as a “housing” Act as will produce a lesser number of more expensive/unaffordable housing than properly conceived plans already drawn by professional urban planners/municipalities which are being suppressed; destroys prime dwindling farmland; destroys the valuable Conservation Authorities removing public protections against flooding/poor land management; exposes Ontarians to uncontrolled tax high taxes. NO land should be removed from the Greenbelt. In fact, the Greenbelt should be expanded. A Member of an Environmental Group in Central Ontario Bill 23, the Greenbelt takeouts, and very troubling changes to Regional Planning are decreasing the supply of housing and new housing starts – not increasing it – while destroying the natural heritage and water sources our province needs for the future. The provincial government needs to repeal these Bills and restore Regional Planning. A member of an Environmental Group in Eastern Ontario The Ford Government Needs to Repeal Bill 23 and Restore the Greenbelt or Resign. A member of a non-profit Housing Group in the GTA Page 273 of 398 10 C. Conclusions and Implications for the Greenbelt Debate Conclusions: Overall, there can be little doubt that Ontarians widely reject the Bill 23 measures. This is clearly indicated by the broad demands for an ethics review, widespread skepticism as to the impacts on affordable housing, and a consensus that the Bill 23 measures should be repealed. These findings are particularly striking as seen in the widespread calls for repeal not just by specific interest groups (such as farmers and environmentalists), but rather groups as broad as Ontario’s residents’ associations (mostly homeowners), and Doug Ford’s own employees – his own civil servants. The results suggest that support for the Bill 23 measures is generally very limited, probably only to the Ford Government and selected developers who benefit from these controversial land deals. Implications: There is a need to consider how these results can best inform the Bill 23 discussions. One way is to share these results more widely with Ontarians. As well, there is a need to continue to monitor movement in public opinion on these issues, especially if, as the above results suggest, Ontarians are becoming more opposed to the Bill 23 measures. As compared to other recent surveys, our results suggest a shift in public opinion – towards increasing rejection of the Ford government measures. This should be monitored by additional surveys, to provide better information for the government to use in considering repeal of the measures, and to aid those advocating repeal. As well these results may caution further efforts to reduce the Greenbelt or urban planning in Ontario. Page 274 of 398 Administration Office of the Regional Clerk 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, PO Box 1042, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 Telephone: 905-980-6000 Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215 Fax: 905-687-4977 www.niagararegion.ca April 26, 2023 CL 7-2023, April 20, 2023 PEDC 4-2023, April 5, 2023 PDS 8-2023, April 5, 2023 LOCAL AREA MUNICIPALITIES SENT ELECTRONICALLY Regional Planning Commissioners of Ontario (RPCO) Inventory of Unbuilt Housing Supply PDS 8-2023 Regional Council, at its meeting held on April 20, 2023, passed the following recommendation of its Planning and Economic Development Committee: That Report PDS 8-2023, dated April 5, 2023, respecting Regional Planning Commissioners of Ontario (RPCO) Inventory of Unbuilt Housing Supply, BE RECEIVED and BE CIRCULATED to the Local Area Municipalities. A copy of PDS 8-2023 is enclosed for your reference. Yours truly, Ann-Marie Norio Regional Clerk js CLK-C 2023-048 Page 275 of 398 Regional Planning Commissioners of Ontario (RPCO) Inventory of Unbuilt Housing Supply April 26, 2023 Page 2 cc: A. Stea, Director, Community and Long Range Planning M. Sergi, Commissioner, Planning & Development Services N. Oakes, Executive Assistant to the Commissioner, Planning and Development Services Page 276 of 398 PDS 8-2023 April 5, 2023 Page 1 Subject: Regional Planning Commissioners of Ontario (RPCO) Inventory of Unbuilt Housing Supply Report to: Planning and Economic Development Committee Report date: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Recommendations 1.That this report BE RECEIVED for information; and 2.That a copy of Report PDS 8-2023 BE CIRCULATED to the Local Area Municipalities. Key Facts •In response to the Province of Ontario’s goal of creating 1.5 million homes by the year 2031, the Regional Planning Commissioners of Ontario (RPCO) issued an inventory of Ontario’s unbuilt housing supply. •The housing inventory presented by RPCO demonstrates that there is a healthy supply of units within the development approvals process to advance the Province’s housing objectives. •The inventory identified 1.25 million homes within the development pipeline across 15 upper and single-tier municipalities in Ontario. Of the 1.25 million homes, over 25,000 units are within Niagara Region. Financial Considerations There are no financial considerations associated with this report. Background More Homes, Built Faster: Ontario’s Housing Supply Action Plan 2022-2023 The Province has set a goal of building 1.5 million homes by the year 2031 as part of More Homes, Built Faster Act (released on October 25, 2022). The More Homes, Built Faster Act aims to increase the supply of housing in Ontario by reducing costs and timelines related to building housing; promoting intensification near transit and more Page 277 of 398 PDS 8-2023 April 5, 2023 Page 2 ______________________________________________________________________ gentle density; and identifying more land for attainable housing. As part of More Homes, Built Faster the Province has: • passed Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, with certain provisions to take effect upon Royal Assent (November 28, 2022), while others only coming into force upon Proclamation by the Lieutenant Governor, the specific timing of which is not known; • identified housing targets for the 29 largest and fastest-growing municipalities in Ontario, including St. Catharines and Niagara Falls; • initiated a review of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) and Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe with the intent of creating a single, streamlined province- wide policy document to increase housing supply; and • removed land from the Greenbelt Plan for housing development. RPCO Housing Supply Inventory for the Greater Golden Horseshoe The Regional Planning Commissioners of Ontario (RPCO) is an organization whose upper and single-tier municipal members provide planning services and give planning advice to municipal Councils. It’s membership represents approximately 80% of Ontario’s population and Niagara Region is one of 21 member municipalities, RPCO works together to promote excellence in planning across urban and rural municipalities working to achieve sustainable and resilient communities, and supporting the growth of a strong and competitive economy. In response to the 1.5 million homes Provincial target, on March 7, 2023, RPCO released an inventory of unbuilt housing supply across Ontario (Appendix 1). The data was collected from 15 of its 21 member municipalities, including Niagara Region. The inventory identified over 1,250,000 housing units that are approved or proposed to be built. The housing supply inventory constitutes 85% of the Provincial target of 1.5 million homes by 2031. A proxy of 150,000 accessory units was also included to the inventory to address the Province’s as-of-right legislation (Bill 23) to create up to three dwelling units on selected individual property types. The inventory represents a minimum estimate, as it did not include housing supply units of all members of RPCO. Page 278 of 398 PDS 8-2023 April 5, 2023 Page 3 ______________________________________________________________________ Table 1: RPCO Housing Supply Inventory Application Status/ Type Housing Units Development Ready (Registered and Draft Approved) 331,632 Under Application or Proposed 731,129 Ministerial Zoning Orders 64,199 As-of-right units (proxy) 150,000 Total housing unit inventory 1,276,960 Niagara Region’s Housing Units within the RPCO Inventory Of the 1,250,000 housing supply units identified by RPCO, over 25,000 are within Niagara Region. Table 2 provides a summary of housing units currently within the development pipeline, as defined by RPCO categories, in the Niagara Region. Table 2: Niagara Region’s Housing Units within the RPCO Inventory Application Status/ Type Single- detached Semi- detached Town- house Apart- ment Other/Not Assigned All Types Development Ready (Registered & Draft Approved) 4,015 360 5,720 4,885 0 14,980 Under Application / Proposed 1,420 295 2,750 2,645 1,350 8,460 Ministerial Zoning Order 0 0 0 1,700 0 1,700 Total 5,435 655 8,480 9,230 1,350 25,140 Included within the “Under Application/Proposed” category are 1,350 units where details regarding the housing types are not yet available. The 25,140 units in Niagara are a minimum as there are many more units that have been approved through site plans, Page 279 of 398 PDS 8-2023 April 5, 2023 Page 4 ______________________________________________________________________ zoning amendments or may be built as-of-right based on Bill 23. Further this inventory did not include units that have been approved through site plans and zoning amendments. An additional 6,000 units have been approved in the City of Niagara Falls alone through zoning amendments. Also excluded from the Niagara Region housing supply calculation are updates to the Greenbelt Plan within the Town of Grimsby. The Province, in support of Bill 23, redesignated 35 ha of Greenbelt lands for the purpose of residential development. These lands shall accommodate a minimum of 1,750 people and jobs based on the minimum Designated Greenfield Area density target of 50 people and jobs per hectare. The Province has indicated that the landowners of these properties are expected to develop plans and build houses quickly, requiring significant progress on approvals and implementation be achieved by the end of 2023 and construction must be underway by 2025. Municipal Housing Targets and Pledges The City of St. Catharines and City of Niagara Falls were each identified by the Ontario government as two of the largest and fastest growing municipalities in Ontario and were assigned ten-year housing targets by the Province. The City of St. Catharines was assigned a target of 11,000 new units between 2021 and 2031, while the City of Niagara Falls was assigned 8,000 new units. The Region’s Land Needs Assessment, June 2022 (completed in accordance with Provincial methodology) identified the need to plan for 19,770 new housing units within St. Catharines and 20,210 new housing units within Niagara Falls by the year 2051. The newly assigned housing targets would accelerate a portion of the forecasted growth by 2031 rather than over a 30-year timespan. Both the City of St. Catharines (https://stcatharines.civicweb.net/document/104018) and Niagara Falls (https://niagarafalls.civicweb.net/document/56886/) have responded to the Province in support of the housing targets by providing a housing pledge that outlines how each municipality will accommodate the target. The Region is committed to working with the City of St. Catharines and Niagara Falls on ensuring required infrastructure is in place to support housing development within the accelerated timeline. The challenge will be to provide support to Niagara’s other fast- growing municipalities that are not identified within the Provincial housing forecast but are contributing to strong housing growth in the Province. Page 280 of 398 PDS 8-2023 April 5, 2023 Page 5 ______________________________________________________________________ Conclusion Legislation supporting the Province’s Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, seeks to support building more homes, reducing construction costs and fess in addition to streamlining development approvals. Niagara Region and the Area Municipalities have undertaken extensive work to address housing supply and affordability, working collaboratively on streamlining initiatives, which harmonize and improve the development review process to provide consistency throughout Niagara Region. The housing inventory presented by RPCO illustrates that municipalities are well on their way to achieving 1.5 million new homes across the Province demonstrating that there is a healthy supply of units within the development process to advance the Province’s housing objectives. Alternatives Reviewed This report is for information purposes, no alternatives were reviewed. Relationship to Council Strategic Priorities This report supports the following Council Strategic Priorities 2018-2022: • Healthy and Vibrant Community • Responsible Growth and Infrastructure Planning Other Pertinent Reports • PDS 27-2022 Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan Boundary • CL-C-145-2022 Proposed Provincial Legislation—Bill 23 More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 Page 281 of 398 PDS 8-2023 April 5, 2023 Page 6 ______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________ Prepared by: Greg Bowie Senior Planner Planning and Development Services _______________________________ Recommended by: Michelle Sergi, MCIP, RPP Commissioner Planning and Development Services ________________________________ Submitted by: Ron Tripp, P.Eng. Chief Administrative Officer This report was reviewed by Angela Stea, MCIP, RPP, Director of Community and Long Range Planning. Appendices Appendix 1 Regional Planning Commissioners of Ontario issue inventory of Ontario’s unbuilt housing supply, March 7, 2023. Page 282 of 398 Planning Commissioners of Ontario Please direct all correspondence to the office of the Chair Thom Hunt, MCIP, RPP, Chair Brian Bridgeman, MCIP, RPP, Vice-Chair Steve Robichaud, MCIP, RPP, Vice-Chair City of Windsor Regional Municipality of Durham City of Hamilton 350 City Hall Square East 605 Rossland Road East, 4th Floor 71 Main Street West Suite 320 P.O. Box 623 5th Floor Windsor, ON N9A 6S1 Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5 Tel: (519) 255-6543 ext. 6897 Tel: (905) 668-7711 ext. 2535 Tel: (905) 546-2424 ext. 4281 Fax: (519) 255-6544 Fax: (905) 666-6208 Fax: (905) 546-4202 www.rpco.ca NEWS RELEASE AND MEDIA PACKAGE WINDSOR, March 7, 2023 Regional Planning Commissioners of Ontario issue inventory of Ontario’s unbuilt housing supply RPCO reports over 1,250,000 housing units approved and proposed to be built prior to Provincial Bill 23, and encourages all stakeholders to work together, as supply alone will not solve Ontario’s housing affordability crisis. Data shows there are already over 1 million approved and proposed housing units in the development approval process. If a proxy of as-of-right accessory units is added, this number totals more than 1.25 million potential new homes. In year two of the Province’s ten-year goal to build 1.5 million homes, the Regional Planning Commissioners of Ontario (RPCO) has undertaken a housing supply inventory, which already constitutes 85% the Provincial 2032 goal. Some proposed units will require infrastructure, but these numbers are intended to provide an indication of the status of units already approved and in the formal approval process. Municipalities representing the remaining 30% of Ontario’s population would also have approved and proposed housing unit inventories. If they were included, the approved and proposed supply of housing units in the development approval process could exceed the 1.5 million Provincial target. Collaboration with all stakeholders on the importance of building a mix of unit types to achieve better housing affordability for Ontarians is critical. Addressing supply alone will not fix the problem. PDS 8-2023 Appendix 1 Page 283 of 398 The housing supply inventory is summarized as follows, and is presented in housing units prior to Provincial Bill 23: Development Ready (Registered and Draft Approved) 331,632 Under Application or Proposed 731,129 Ministerial Zoning Order 64,199 As-of-right units (proxy) 150,000 Total housing unit inventory now (year 2 of 10) 1,276,960 Provincial Target by end 2031 (year 10) 1,500,000 Notes: 1.Most data are collected to the end of 2022, but all data capture dates were not identical. Please see the accompanying Appendix for details. 2.Some draft approved and proposed units will require the construction of supp orting infrastructure to proceed to development. However, discounts and exemptions to development fees and charges may further hinder the timing of constructions of this required infrastructure. The Chair of RPCO, Thom Hunt, and the Chair of the RPCO GGH Caucus, Paul Freeman, made the announcement today. “There is no doubt that Ontario is faced with big housing pressures, and while municipalities will do their part to streamline the development review process, they cannot achieve the 1.5 million homes goal alone. We all need to work better together”, said Thom Hunt, Chair of RPCO. “To inform the discussion about housing supply and the importance of building a diverse range of affordable units, members of RPCO have identified the inventory of approved and proposed housing units. This follows RPCO’s recent report: Making Room that identifies gaps in housing delivery which, if properly addressed through collaborative engagement, can make real differences for Ontarians right now”. Legislation supporting the Province’s Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, seeks to support building more homes, helping home buyers, reducing construction costs and fees, and streamlining development approvals. However, the legislation has unintended consequences, and does little to address solutions for a variety of housing types and affordability. All parties involved in the creation of new homes should make working to increase housing production their highest shared priority. This must include the many different housing types, tenures and affordability options for all income levels. It should also be noted that RPCO continues to not support in principle the removal of lands from the Greenbelt as a necessary step to address Ontario’s housing needs. “We respect and share the stated goals of Bill 23”, said Paul Freeman, Chair of the RPCO GTA Caucus. “The housing supply inventory is intended to support working collaboratively with the Province. Supply alone will not solve the housing affordability crisis, and we look forward to working with all levels of government and stakeholders involved in enabling and building housing to understand all supply and demand factors, and to find meaningful and practical affordability solutions.” PDS 8-2023 Appendix 1 Page 284 of 398 Background: In 2022, the Province of Ontario announced a target of creating 1.5 million new homes across the Province in the next ten years. Municipalities issue development approvals for new home construction subject to public consultation and Council decision-making. Once development approvals are received, they remain in place until the property owner decides to proceed. Municipalities do not build market housing, but they do apply development charges and other growth-related fees to build infrastructure and community services to support growth ensuring complete communities (e.g. transportation, water supply and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, stormwater management and community amenities). Municipalities cannot make property owners build new housing. It is up to developers to decide whether and when to develop their lands for housing. Provincial legislative changes through Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, focus on municipalities streamlining and expediting the development approval process. Financial exemptions from development charges are intended to encourage developers to build more housing supply. To identify Ontario’s existing unbuilt housing unit inventory, RPCO undertook a survey of key municipalities across Ontario to identify approved and proposed units in the development approval process. This follows a recently released, action-oriented RPCO report entitled Making Room: Shaping Big Housing Growth and Affordability in Ontario (Making Room) More information can be found on the RPCO website www.rpco.ca -30- PDS 8-2023 Appendix 1 Page 285 of 398 About the Regional Planning Commissioners of Ontario (RPCO): RPCO is an organization made up of senior level practitioners from Ontario’s large single-tier Cities and upper-tier Regions. Members of RPCO provide planning services and give planning advice to municipal Councils that represent approximately 80% of Ontario’s population. As such, RPCO members are fully engaged on a daily basis in matters which are urban and rural; northern and southern; small town and big city. The universal importance of having a healthy development industry to support community vitality across Ontario is also understood and supported. Regional Planning Commissioners of Ontario Media Contacts: Rob Horne, Senior Advisor Rjhorne03@gmail.com Thom Hunt, Chair of RPCO thunt@citywindsor.ca Paul Freeman, Chair of the RPCO’s GGH Caucus paul.freeman@york.ca PDS 8-2023 Appendix 1 Page 286 of 398 Appendix: Unbuilt Housing Unit Inventory The following highlights some key aspects of the RPCO inventory: Municipalities surveyed constitute approximately 70% of Ontario’s population. This means that the development inventory for municipalities representing the remaining 30% of Ontario’s population were not included, but would be expected to raise the aggregated numbers even higher. The entire GTHA is included, representing Canada’s largest urban area. In the GTHA 911,748, units (82%) were identified through the inventory. Unit types are roughly divided as 25% ground-related units and 75% apartment units. Lands designated for development that do not have development applications in place are excluded from this inventory. These lands represent additional but uncounted inventory, as their designation reflects their status as being developable. Most data were collected to the end of 2022, but all data capture dates were not identical. Specifically, housing unit creation and absorption was captured for Toronto and Ottawa to mid-year 2022, and Durham Region and Oxford County to year-end 2021. However, these differences are not seen as being material (i.e. while unit creation and absorption will partially or entirely offset each other, the differences are not expected to affect the large aggregated inventory estimate). A proxy of 150,000 accessory units has been included in the inventory to address the Province’s as-of-right legislation to create up to three dwelling units on selected individual property types. According to the Census of Canada, there were approximately 5.5 million occupied private dwellings in Ontario in 2021. Of this total, 3.8 million private dwellings were single detached, semi-detached and row houses (the unit types eligible for accessory dwellings), which combined accounted for 68.3% of all private dwellings. This 150,000 accessory unit proxy constitutes an estimate of 4% of homeowners choosing to create one additional unit (i.e. four households per 100 households) in units other than apartments, other single attached and movable dwellings. This is far less than rates occurring in some municipalities today. Accessory unit creation may be further accelerated by rising interest rates and the resulting needs of homeowners to supplement their incomes to keep their homes (as they close on a new home, renew, or lock in their existing mortgages). The proxy of 150,000 also assumes only one additional unit would be created per existing dwelling unit, while up to three units on a property are permitted. Three units may also be preferred by investment property owners. The inventory includes 15 municipalities with total housing supply of 1,126,960 housing units. o Registered Unbuilt and Draft Approved units – 29% o Proposed (under application) housing units – 65% PDS 8-2023 Appendix 1 Page 287 of 398 Under construction housing units (over 225,000) not included Note that Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has estimated that 75,000 accessory apartments existed in the City of Toronto alone in 2021 Housing Supply Definitions: Registered Unbuilt Units: Registered Plans of Subdivision with no building permits issued Site Plans with executed agreements Draft approved: Draft approved plans of subdivision Site plan endorsed / approved in principle Under Application / Proposed Units: Proposed Site Plans Proposed Plans of Subdivision Ministerial Zoning Order: Approved MZO housing units Housing Supply from Municipalities Included Represents 70% of Ontario’s Population: GTHA GGH Outside GGH Durham Barrie Kingston Halton Guelph Ottawa Hamilton Niagara Oxford Peel Simcoe Sudbury Toronto Waterloo York PDS 8-2023 Appendix 1 Page 288 of 398 -- -- Aggregated Figures for All Surveyed Municipalities (Containing 70% of Ontario’s Population) Total Housing Supply Unit Type Single detached Semi detached Townhouse Apartment All Types Registered Unbuilt 19,891 904 16,214 25,371 62,379 Draft Approved 51,124 6,059 55,095 156,976 269,253 Under Application / Proposed 50,977 4,138 68,240 607,775 731,129 Ministerial Zoning Order 148 -1,326 62,725 64,199 Total 122,139 11,101 140,875 852,846 1,126,960 % Share of Total 10.8% 1.0% 12.5% 75.7% 100% Greater Toronto Hamilton Area- Aggregated Figures GTHA Unit Type Single detached Semi detached* Townhouse Apartment All Types Registered Unbuilt 4,154 87 4,871 12,080 21,192 Draft Approved 25,792 3,154 28,615 138,855 196,416 Under Application / Proposed 23,353 1,320 39,865 581,624 646,162 Ministerial Zoning Order 148 -174 47,656 47,978 Total 53,447 4,561 73,525 780,215 911,748 % Share of Total 5.9% 0.5% 8.1% 85.6% 100% PDS 8-2023 Appendix 1 Page 289 of 398 -- -- Golden Horseshoe – Aggregated Figures GGH Municipalities Unit Type Single detached Semi detached* Townhouse Apartment All Types Registered Unbuilt 9,054 439 6,275 7,691 23,458 Draft Approved 14,723 1,173 15,459 13,937 45,291 Under Application / Proposed 18,840 2,606 14,980 14,685 51,110 Ministerial Zoning Order --1,132 15,069 16,201 Total 42,616 4,218 37,846 51,381 136,060 % Share of Total 31.3% 3.1% 27.8% 37.8% 100% Municipalities Surveyed Outside the Greater Golden Horseshoe Outside GGH Unit Type Single detached** Semi detached Townhouse* Apartment All Types Registered Unbuilt 6,683 378 5,068 5,600 17,729 Draft Approved 10,609 1,732 11,021 4,184 27,546 Under Application / Proposed 8,784 212 13,395 11,466 33,857 Ministerial Zoning Order --20 -20 Total 26,076 2,322 29,504 21,250 79,152 % Share of Total 32.9% 2.9% 37.3% 26.8% 100% PDS 8-2023 Appendix 1 Page 290 of 398 - ' Supply Estimates (in Years) – Per CMHC Data and Growth Plan Forecasts YEAR'S SUPPLY BASED ON 10 YEAR CMHC AVERAGE COMPLETIONS Ground Related Apartments Total GTHA 9.4 34.4 24.9 GGH 14.1 16.8 15.0 Outside GGH 11.7 8.2 10.5 TOTAL 10.2 30.8 20.7 YEAR'S SUPPLY BASED ON GROWTH PLAN 2021 31 FORECAST Year s Supply GTHA 18.1 GGH Municipalities 6.7 TOTAL 14.8 PDS 8-2023 Appendix 1 Page 291 of 398 Administration Office of the Regional Clerk 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, PO Box 1042, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 Telephone: 905-980-6000 Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215 Fax: 905-687-4977 www.niagararegion.ca May 3, 2023 CL 7-2023, April 20, 2023 PEDC 4-2023, April 5, 2023 PDS 9-2023, April 5, 2023 DISTRIBUTION LIST SENT ELECTRONICALLY Development Applications Monitoring Report – 2022 Year End PDS 9-2023 Regional Council, at its meeting held on April 20, 2023, passed the following recommendation of its Planning and Economic Development Committee: That Report PDS 9-2023, dated April 5, 2023, respecting Development Applications Monitoring Report – 2022 Year End, BE RECEIVED and BE CIRCULATED to the Local Area Municipalities, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, Niagara Home Builders Association, Niagara Industrial Association, Local Chambers of Commerce and School Boards. A copy of PDS 9-2023 is enclosed for your reference. Yours truly, Ann-Marie Norio Regional Clerk js CLK-C 2023-049 Page 292 of 398 Development Applications Monitoring Report – 2022 Year End May 3, 2023 Page 2 cc: C.MacDonald, Development Planner, Development Approvals Division M. Sergi, Commissioner, Planning & Development Services N. Oakes, Executive Assistant to the Commissioner, Planning and Development Services Distribution List Local Area Municipalities Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Niagara Home Builders Association Niagara Industrial Association Local Chambers of Commerce School Boards Page 293 of 398 PDS 9-2023 April 5, 2023 Page 1 Subject: Development Applications Monitoring Report – 2022 Year End Report to: Planning and Economic Development Committee Report date: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Recommendations 1. That Report PDS 9-2023 BE RECEIVED for information; and, 2. That a copy of Report PDS 9-2023 BE CIRCULATED to Local Area Municipalities, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, Niagara Home Builders Association, Niagara Industrial Association, local Chambers of Commerce and School Boards. Key Facts The purpose of this report is to inform Regional Council of the 2022 volume of development application activity in Niagara Region. Regional Planning and Development Services staff reviewed 829 development applications in 2022 (similar to the 2021 application volumes of 826). Regional Planning and Development Services staff provided comments for 863 pre- consultation meetings in 2022 (a 1.75% increase from 2021) Financial Considerations There are no direct financial implications associated with this report. Analysis Development Applications Regional Planning and Development Services (“PDS”) staff reviewed 829 development applications in 2022, remaining relatively consistent with the volume of applications received in 2021. Figure 1 illustrates the number of applications considered by PDS staff from 2013 to 2022. The two highest application volumes were experienced in 2021 and 2022. Page 294 of 398 PDS 9-2023 April 5-2023 Page 2 ______________________________________________________________________ Development applications are circulated to the Region based on Provincial legislation requirements, including the Niagara Escarpment Commission legislation, and the existing 2019 Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the Region and Local Area Municipalities for planning in Niagara. PDS staff has the ability to waive its review of certain types of minor development applications such as when it has been determined that the application has no Provincial or Regional interest. This represents an effort to increase efficiency in the planning review function in Niagara under the MOU. Page 295 of 398 PDS 9-2023 April 5-2023 Page 3 ______________________________________________________________________ Figure 2 below provides the breakdown of development applications, by type, reviewed by PDS staff in 2022. Some complex development proposals often require multiple planning approvals. As an example, subdivision and condominium applications may also need amendments to the local Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law to facilitate the development. The categories with the most applications considered by PDS staff in 2022 were Minor Variances (139), followed closely by Site Plans (138), Consents (i.e., severances) (112), and Zoning By-law Amendments (107). The distribution of applications circulated to the Region, by municipality, during 2022 is shown on Figure 3. Municipalities with the most applications received by the Region were Fort Erie (197), Niagara-on-the-Lake (149), Lincoln (144), and Niagara Falls (136). Most municipalities (with the exception of Wainfleet and West Lincoln) experienced an increase in applications considered from 2021 to 2022. Regional staff were also involved in reviewing several complex development applications in 2022, as highlighted in Appendix 1 of this report. This often requires a Page 296 of 398 PDS 9-2023 April 5-2023 Page 4 ______________________________________________________________________ more extensive review process and can be influenced by a broad range of issues (i.e. environmental impacts, traffic impacts, urban design considerations, e tc.). For several of these applications, Regional staff also assisted with urban design peer review, at the request of local municipal staff, as well as preparing design alternatives and contributing to discussions with developers. Pre-Consultation Meetings Development Planning and Engineering staff attend regular pre-consultation meeting sessions two days each month in each local municipality. These meetings are to determine complete application submission requirements and assist in the processing of applications. The virtual meeting format began in April 2020 as a result of the COVID -19 pandemic and continued for most municipalities throughout 2022. Some municipalities implemented a hybrid model where attendees could choose to attend the meeting in - person or virtually. The use of hybrid and virtual pre-consultation meetings has been well received by development proponents and their consultants as it provides efficiency and time savings, such as the ability to attend “back to back” pre-consultation meetings in different municipalities without the need to travel. Page 297 of 398 PDS 9-2023 April 5-2023 Page 5 ______________________________________________________________________ Figure 4 illustrates the number of pre-consultation meetings attended by PDS staff from 2013 to 2022. In 2022, Regional staff attended 863 pre-consultation meetings, which is a 1.75% increase from the 2021 total (848), and a 38% increase from the previous yearly high from 2017 (622). The number of pre-consultation meetings is generally an indicator of anticipated future development application volumes. Page 298 of 398 PDS 9-2023 April 5-2023 Page 6 ______________________________________________________________________ Figure 5 illustrates the number of pre-consultation meetings by municipality in 2022 that included Regional staff. The municipalities with the highest levels of pre-consultation activity were Fort Erie (167) and Niagara Falls (125), followed by Welland (103), St. Catharines (99), and Niagara-on-the Lake (74). Page 299 of 398 PDS 9-2023 April 5-2023 Page 7 ______________________________________________________________________ Regional Review Fees Regional review fees are intended to offset Regional costs for the development review service on a cost recovery basis. Figure 6 summarizes the fees collected between 2013 and 2021 for the Regional review of development applications. The 2022 total of $1,500,925 represents a 17.8% decrease from 2021. In 2023, staff will begin implementing a new pre-consultation review fee approved by Council in the 2023 fees and charges by-law. The decrease in fees can be largely attributed to the increase in Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA), Official Plan Amendment, and Zoning By-law Amendment applications received in 2021. These types of applications require a more extensive review process and, as such, have higher application fees. Additionally, due to the 2022 municipal election, local municipal councils were unable to meet for a period of time and, as a result, more complex and “higher-value” applications were not submitted until 2023. There were also Provincial changes to the Planning Act (Bill 109 and 23) that may have contributed to developers delaying submission of applications. A considerable portion of the fees from 2022 are in part due to the receipt of two ROPA applications for quarry developments: a new quarry in Niagara Falls (Walker Upper’s Quarry) and the expansion of an existing quarry in Wainfleet (Law Crushed Stone Quarry). Quarry applications are the most complex, and are very time intensive to process, with many technical studies that often require peer reviews to assist staff in areas in which the department does not have in-house expertise. The application fees Page 300 of 398 PDS 9-2023 April 5-2023 Page 8 ______________________________________________________________________ approved by Regional Council reflect the complexity and staff resources involved in reviewing quarry applications. As a best practice, the Region, with the participation of the affected local area municipality and the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, has implemented a Joint Agency Review Team (“JART”) to share resources, including a single peer reviewer for each technical study, in order to maximize efficiencies and minimize costs to the applicant. 2023 Outlook Over the last few years Regional staff has become accustomed to managing the increase in development applications as the Niagara Region continues to experience rapid growth. PDS staff has adjusted its approach and practices to be more dynamic and collaborative in response to these increased development volumes. Over the last 10 years Niagara Region experienced the highest volumes of development applications in 2021 and 2022. The early development volumes for 2023 are lower in comparison to the last two years and are more in line with 2019 and 2020. Development interest in 2022 was strong in Niagara as indicated by the level of Pre- consultation volumes. Typically, the number of pre-consultation meetings is a good indicator of the development volumes expected the following year. There are many factors at play that affect a developer’s decision to proceed with a formal planning application including the current economic climate and individual business decisions. For 2023, external influences that may impact levels of development volumes are rising interest rates and inflation costs. Recent Provincial legislated amendments to the Planning Act, which were previously reported on to Committee and Council, also factor into the uncertainty of development activity in 2023. Bill 109 amendments mandating the refund of application fees for certain planning applications if decisions are not made within prescribed timelines come into effect on July 1, 2023. Local area municipalities and the Region, with input from the development industry, have been preparing and making adjustments to the planning processes to ensure the tighter timelines are met. Bill 23 changes to the planning responsibilities of upper-tier municipalities, which received Royal Assent, have not yet been proclaimed into effect. Drafting of Service Level Agreements with a number of local area municipalities for continued Regional planning services are in progress. Uncertainty due to the pending change may also impact the decision to proceed with a planning application submission. Page 301 of 398 PDS 9-2023 April 5-2023 Page 9 ______________________________________________________________________ Moving into 2023, staff will be working extensively with our local municipalities as they update their official plans to be consistent with Provincial policy and conform to Provincial plans and the new Niagara Official Plan. By continuing to work collaboratively with our local municipalities, the Region is able to better facilitate the creation of well - rounded, complete communities to ensure that Niagara continues to be a desirable place to live and visit. This includes the urban design function within Development Planning, which serves to elevate the quality of development within Niagara through both the review of development applications, as well as providing support to local municipal planning teams in approaches and programs aimed at achieving well-designed built environments. Alternatives Reviewed No alternatives have been reviewed as this report summarizes development and pre - consultation level activity for 2022 for information purposes. Relationship to Council Strategic Priorities This report provides information on development application activity that contributes to strong economic prosperity throughout the communities within the Niagara Region. This relates to Council’s Strategic Priority of Supporting Business and Economic Growth, as well as Sustainable and Engaging Government through ensuring high quality, efficient and coordinated core services. Other Pertinent Reports • PDS-24-2021: Development Applications Monitoring Report – 2020 Year End • PDS 4-2022: Development Applications Monitoring Report – 2021 Year End Page 302 of 398 PDS 9-2023 April 5-2023 Page 10 ______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________ Prepared by: Carling MacDonald Development Planner Development Approvals Division _______________________________ Recommended by: Michelle Sergi, MCIP, RPP Commissioner Planning and Economic Development Department ________________________________ Submitted by: Ron Tripp, P.Eng. Chief Administrative Officer This report was prepared in consultation with Pat Busnello, MCIP, RPP, Manager Development Planning, and reviewed by Diana Morreale, MCIP, RPP, Director, Development Approvals. Appendices Appendix 1 Current Major Development Applications Page 303 of 398 Appendix 1 of PDS 9-2023 April 5, 2023 Appendix 1: Current Major Development Applications Planning and Development Services Staff participated in the review of a number of major development applications in 2022. A summary of some of these major development applications are provided in the table below. Municipality Application Developer Details Status Fort Erie Gorham Road Residential Development Type: Combined Official Plan Amendment (“OPA”) and Zoning By-law Amendment (“ZBLA”) Gorham Road Inc. Application to facilitate the development of two 4-storey apartment buildings with a total 72 dwelling units at 97 Gorham Road, which falls within the Ridgeway-Thunder Bay Secondary Plan. • The applications were received in April 2022, followed by Provincial and Regional comments being issued in response in June 2022. • Given its site-specific nature, the Local OPA Application will be exempt from Regional Council approval. • Awaiting Site Plan Application. Fort Erie Spring Creek Estates Subdivision Type: OPA, ZBLA, Plan of Subdivison 5009823 Ontario Inc. Application for 54 residential lots for single-detached dwellings, eight blocks for 16 semi-detached dwellings, 13 blocks for fifty-nine 59 street townhouse dwellings, one block for 16 block (condominium) townhouse dwellings and 1 block for up to 80 • The applications were circulated in February 8, 2022. • Regional comments were provided on February 18, 2022. • The Local OPA was exempt from Regional Council approval. Page 304 of 398 Appendix 1 of PDS 9-2023 April 5, 2023 Municipality Application Fort Erie Peace Bridge Village (Phase 4) Type: Plan of Subdivision, ZBLA Grimsby West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (Stage 2) Type: Site Plan Lincoln NE Corner of Greenlane Road and Ontario Street Developer Details Status apartment dwellings on the •The Notice ofproperty. Passing with respect to the OPA and ZBLA were circulated on February 23, 2023. Ashton Homes Application for the creation of 29 •The Notice of (Western) lots for single detached dwelling, Decision approved Limited 6 blocks for a total of 36 the Peace Bridgetownhouse dwellings and one Village Phase 4 Draftblock for a future road connection. Plan of Subdivision was issued on February 2, 2023. Hamilton Health Application for the new West •Regional comments Sciences Lincoln Memorial Hospital on the 2nd Corporation (“WLMH”) to be located on the submission were north side of Main Street East submitted onbetween Governor’s Road and December 2, 2022.Lynnwood Avenue. The Stage 1 •In its letter, RegionalSite Plan approval and Minor staff requestedVariance was approved in 2021, revised engineeringwith the Stage 2 submission and landscapereceived in May 2022. drawings be submitted. DeSantis Homes Application for the construction of •The 1st submissions a 9-storey mixed-use building, of the Site Plan consisting of 345 dwelling units, Approval application 634 m2 of commercial space, one materials was level of underground parking, and submitted in July a publicly accessible private open 2022, followed by the Page 305 of 398 Appendix 1 of PDS 9-2023 April 5, 2023 Municipality Application Type: Site Plan Niagara Falls Allendale Avenue & Robinson Street Tower Type: OPA, ZBLA Niagara Falls Portage Road Towers Developer Bousfields Inc. Bousfields Inc. Details Status 2ndspace area. The application also submission in included public realm January 2023. improvement on Regional lands •Regional commentsat the northeast corner of Ontario were provided for the 2ndStreet and Greenlane Road as submission on part of the development’s Section February 9, 2023. 37 community benefits. Application to change an existing •The 1st submission low-rise residential and was received ioncommercial building into a 77-October 6, 2022.storey tower to accommodate 962 Regional comments residential units and 516 m2 of were provided on commercial space, and 1,100 m2 November 4, 2022. of indoor amenity space, and •The 2nd submission>10,000 m2 of outdoor amenity was received onspace (inclusive of balconies).February 6, 2023. Regional comments were provided on March 3, 2023. •Given its site-specific nature, the Local OPA was exempt from Regional Council approval. Application for the construction of •The Application was two residential towers: one 25-circulated on October storey building and one 35-storey 5, 2022. Regional building with a 0-4 storey comments were connecting podium, 623 provided on December 7, 2022.Page 306 of 398 Appendix 1 of PDS 9-2023 April 5, 2023 Municipality Niagara Falls Niagara Falls Application Type: Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment 3846 Portage Rd Residential Development Type: Site Plan Uppers Creek Quarry Type: ROPA, Local OPA, ZBLA Developer 2717981 Ontario Inc. Walker Aggregates Inc. Details residential units, and parking above and below grade. Application for the development of a stacked townhouse featuring 39 residential units split between two 3-storey buildings, and 45 surface parking spaces. ‘Block A’ is proposed along the back of the property fronting Stamford Lions Park with a north-south orientation, with 21 residential units. ‘Block B’ is proposed in an east-west orientation, positioned close to Portage Road and containing 18 residential units. In addition to the residential component, the development includes a new pedestrian connection that would run along the southern property line, connecting pedestrians from Portage Road to Stamford Lions Park, through Orlando Drive. Application to develop a quarry with associated processing and recycling of aggregate material, including asphalt and concrete, • • Status The Application was received on December 1, 2022. Regional Comments were submitted on December 19, 2022. Neighbourhood Open House March 23, 2022 Page 307 of 398 Appendix 1 of PDS 9-2023 April 5, 2023 Municipality Application Developer Niagara-on-Stone Eagle Solmar Inc. the-Lake Winery Type: Regional Official Plan Amendment (“ROPA”), ZBLA, and Site Plan Niagara-on-Queenston Quarry Queenston the-Lake Quarry Type: Niagara Reclamation Escarpment Company Commission Development Permit Details and a concrete or asphalt mixing plant on the lands. Applications for a new estate winery and secondary uses (wine retail, indoor and outdoor hospitality areas, restaurant/function room, and kitchen and dry food services). Applications are for a total of 829 residential units (consisting of street townhomes, a manor house, and condominium units), and a hotel, on a portion of a former quarry site located within Status • Public Information Centre March 1, 2023 • Regional comments regarding the proposed ZBLA application were provided on February 14, 2023. • Regional comments regarding the proposed Site Plan application were provided on February 27, 2023. • The ROPA was approved by Regional Council on January 19, 2023, and deemed to be in force on February 21, 2023 • Regional comments regarding the initial submission were provided on November 24, 2022. Page 308 of 398 Appendix 1 of PDS 9-2023 April 5, 2023 Municipality Pelham Port Colborne Application 120 Meridian Way Type: OPA, ZBLA, and Site Plan 690-700 Elm Street Residential Development Type: Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Condominium Developer One Fonthill Centre Inc. (Owner), GSP Group (Agent/Applicant) Topwide Property Development Inc. Details the urban area boundary. Future Local OPA, Draft Plan of Subdivision and/or Plan of Condominium applications will also be required to permit the proposed development. Application for a 7-storey mixed- use building with 166 apartment dwellings and 1,100 m2 of ground floor medical offices. Proposal to develop 3 properties under a Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium, consisting of 5 single-detached dwellings, 10 semi-detached dwellings, 15 townhouse dwellings, and a 6- storey mixed-use apartment building. • • • • • Status Town of Pelham Council approved the OPA and ZBLA applications on August 22, 2022. 1st Regional Site Plan comments provided October 25, 2022. 2nd Regional Site Plan comments provided January 3, 2023. The application was received on July 12, 2022. A public meeting was held on September 20, 2022. City of Port Colborne approved the ZBLA and Draft Plan of Condominium applications on Page 309 of 398 Appendix 1 of PDS 9-2023 April 5, 2023 Municipality Application Port Colborne 9 Chestnut Street Type: OPA, ZBLA, Site Plan Developer City of Port Colborne Details Application for an affordable housing project consisting of a 5- storey apartment building containing 40 affordable dwelling units. Provincial and Regional comments were provided in October 26, 2022, prior to the public meeting that was held on November 1, 2022. Status November 8, 2022 with conditions. • Regional comments were provided in October 26, 2022. • A public meeting that was held on November 1, 2022. • City of Port Colborne approved the OPA and ZBLA applications on November 8, 2022. • City staff circulated the Site Plan application to Regional staff on February 27, 2023. Page 310 of 398 Appendix 1 of PDS 9-2023 April 5, 2023 Municipality Application Developer Details St. St. Paul Street 1422241 Ontario Application for the construction of Catharines West Residential Inc. a 6-storey, 40-unit residential development at 239 St. Paul Development Street West. Type: Site Plan Thorold Artisan Ridge Downing Street Application for construction 10 Subdivision (Phase (Phase IV single detached dwelling units, 3B) Lands) Inc. 288 stacked townhouse units (15 blocks at 4-storesy each), blocks for Park Space, Open Space and Type: Plan of Stormwater Infrastructure. Subdivision, OPA, ZBLA Status • Regional comments were for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd submissions in January 2022, August 2022 and December 2022. • Awaiting the submittal of the final Site Plan and copy of the Site Plan Agreement. • Regional staff began internal review in October 2022, following materials being submitted directly from the Applicant in September. The City provided a formal circulation of the application on February 23, 2023. • The City provided a formal circulation of the application on February 23, 2023. • Regional comments are to be submitted by March 15, 2023. Page 311 of 398 Appendix 1 of PDS 9-2023 April 5, 2023 Municipality Application Developer Wainfleet Law Crushed Waterford Sand Stone Quarry & Gravel Ltd. Type: ROPA, Local OPA, ZBLA Welland Warbler Place -206 Idrakoth Ltd. Lancaster Drive (formerly 800 Niagara Street) Type: Consent, OPA, ZBLA, Draft Plan of Condominium, Site Plan Details Application for the expansion of the existing law Crush Stone Quarry located north of Highway 3 between Graybiel Road and Biederman Road in the Town of Wainfleet. The proposed ROPA consists of text and schedule changes to add the subject lands to Section 13 (Site Specific Policies) of the Regional Official Plan in order to facilitate the expansion of the existing Law Crushed Stone Quarry. Applications to facilitate the redevelopment of the north-east portion of the Seaway mall with 1,300 units, which includes a mix of apartment buildings (mid-to high-rise), townhouses, and accessory dwelling units with a height range of 2 to 30 storeys. Status • A formal Aggregate Resources Act letter was circulated to the Town and Region on November 10, 2022, which received objections from both the Town and the Region. • The Joint Advisory Review Team (JART), alongside Aggregate Advisor and Peer Review consultation, submitted a formal comment letter on the applications on January 13, 2023. • OPA and ZBLA applications passed by City of Welland Council on October 19, 2021. • City of Welland Council approved the Draft Plan of Condominium on September 20, 2022 with conditions. Page 312 of 398 Appendix 1 of PDS 9-2023 April 5, 2023 Municipality Application Welland 1030 Niagara Street Type: Site Plan and Draft Plan of Condominium Developer Ambria GP Limited Details Status The proposed development • Regional comments consists of 244 residential on the Site Plan condominium townhouse units application provided with 14 townhouse blocks ranging to the City on August in height from 3 – 3 ½ storeys. 22, 2022. • Second Site Plan submission comments provided to the City on January 27, 2023. • Draft Plan of Condominium application to come. Page 313 of 398 Administration Office of the Regional Clerk 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, PO Box 1042, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 Telephone: 905-980-6000 Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215 Fax: 905-687-4977 www.niagararegion.ca April 28, 2023 CL 7-2023, April 20, 2023 PWC 4-2023, April 4, 2023 PW 11-2023, April 4, 2023 DISTRIBUTION LIST SENT ELECTRONICALLY Implementation of Red Light Camera (RLC) Across Niagara Region PW 11-2023 Regional Council, at its meeting held on April 20, 2023, passed the following recommendation of its Public Works Committee: That Report PW 11-2023, dated April 4, 2023, respecting Implementation of Red Light Camera (RLC) Across Niagara Region, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1.That Regional Council AUTHORIZE the use of Red Light Camera (RLC) technology at 10 signalized intersections on regional roads as determined by the Commissioner of Public Works for a term of approximately 26 months, with an option to extend for an additional two (2) years at the sole discretion of the Commissioner of Public Works, to improve road safety and reduce red-light running; 2.That the Commissioner of Public Works BE AUTHORIZED to execute an operating agreement with Trafficpax LLC to provide RLC service, in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal and Court Services, for approximately 26 months from date of execution in the amount of an upset limit of $851,360.83 (including 13% HST), with an option to renew at the sole discretion of the Commissioner of Public Works and, subject to budget approval, for one additional term of two (2) years in the amount of an upset limit of $983,843.61 (including 13% HST); 3.That the Commissioner of Public Works BE AUTHORIZED to execute an operating agreement with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) for the use of RLC technology by Niagara Region including the access and use of license plate registration information, in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal and Court Services; Page 314 of 398 Implementation of Red Light Camera (RLC) Across Niagara Region April 28, 2023 Page 2 4.That the Commissioner of Public Works BE AUTHORIZED to execute a partnering agreement with the City of Toronto for processing RLC infractions at the Joint Processing Centre (JPC), in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal and Court Services; 5.That staff BE DIRECTED to create a report to review the implementation strategy, including technology assessment, safety and educational evaluation, impacts on the Region's Provincial Offences Courts, expenses and revenue; and report back to Public Works Committee on an annual basis. Reporting will include identification of any Vision Zero program net surplus and net deficit funded by the Region until full cost recovery is achieved; and 6.That a copy of this Report BE CIRCULATED to the Ministry of Transportation – Ontario, the City of Toronto, and Local Area Municipalities. A copy of PW 11-2023 is enclosed for your reference. Yours truly, Ann-Marie Norio Regional Clerk js CLK-C 2023-046 Page 315 of 398 cc: Distribution List Implementation of Red Light Camera (RLC) Across Niagara Region April 28, 2023 Page 3 S. Fraser, Associate Director, Transportation Planning N. Coffer, Executive Assistant to the Commissioner, Public Works B. Zvaniga, Commissioner, Public Works Ministry of Transportation – Ontario City of Toronto Local Area Municipalities Page 316 of 398 PW 11-2023 April 4, 2023 Page 1 Subject: Implementation of Red Light Camera (RLC) Across Niagara Region Report to: Public Works Committee Report date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Recommendations 1.That Regional Council AUTHORIZE the use of Red Light Camera (RLC) technology at 10 signalized intersections on regional roads as determined by the Commissioner of Public Works for a term of approximately 26 months, with an option to extend for an additional two (2) years at the sole discretion of the Commissioner of Public Works, to improve road safety and reduce red-light running; 2.That the Commissioner of Public Works BE AUTHORIZED to execute an operating agreement with Trafficpax LLC to provide RLC service, in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal and Court Services, for approximately 26 months from date of execution in the amount of an upset limit of $851,360.83 (including 13% HST), with an option to renew at the sole discretion of the Commissioner of Public Works and, subject to budget approval, for one additional term of two (2) years in the amount of an upset limit of $983,843.61 (including 13% HST); 3.That the Commissioner of Public Works BE AUTHORIZED to execute an operating agreement with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) for the use of RLC technology by Niagara Region including the access and use of license plate registration information, in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal and Court Services; 4.That the Commissioner of Public Works BE AUTHORIZED to execute a partnering agreement with the City of Toronto for processing RLC infractions at the Joint Processing Centre (JPC), in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal and Court Services; 5.That staff BE DIRECTED to create a report to review the implementation strategy, including technology assessment, safety and educational evaluation, impacts on the Region's Provincial Offences Courts, expenses and revenue; and report back to Public Works Committee on an annual basis. Reporting will include identification of any Vision Zero program net surplus and net deficit funded by the Region until full cost recovery is achieved; and Page 317 of 398 PW 11-2023 April 4, 2023 Page 2 ______________________________________________________________________ 6. That a copy of this Report BE CIRCULATED to the Ministry of Transportation – Ontario, the City of Toronto, and Local Area Municipalities. Key Facts • The purpose of this report is to seek the final Council authorization required to proceed with the implementation of RLCs at 10 signalized intersections across Niagara to reduce injuries, fatalities, and the high societal costs of collisions in support of Vision Zero. • The purpose of this report is also to seek Council approval for the Commissioner of Public Works to have delegated authority to execute the required agreements on behalf of the Region, including the RLC single source contract in accordance with Schedule “B” of the Procurement By-law, as the estimated aggregate value of this contract for the initial 26 months and the additional 24 month extension will be greater than one million dollars. • RLCs have a proven history of improving intersection safety through a reduction in the frequency and severity of collisions, and in particular right-angle collisions that are more commonly associated with injuries, fatalities, and the high societal costs of collisions. • Council has previously endorsed the implementation of RLCs as a component of the Vision Zero road safety program (Report PW 64 -2019), subject to the negotiation of an amended Niagara Region Courts Intermunicipal Agreement (NRCIMA). The negotiation and execution of the necessary amending agreement by all the local area municipalities (LAMs) and the Region, was successfully completed in Q4 2022. • The preferred 10 locations for RLC cameras have been selected on criteria such as the frequency and severity of collisions, the feasibility of camera installation, and the overall distribution of camera sites across the region. • Subject to the recommendations of this report, the Commissioner of Public Works will execute a series of agreements with the camera vendor (Trafficpax LLC), Ministry of Transportation, and City of Toronto, to begin the implementation of RLCs. It is anticipated that full implementation will occur in late Q3 / early Q4 2023. • As required as part of the NRCIMA, staff will report back to Council annually to outline the results of the RLC program, in concert with other Vision Zero programs such as Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) and the development of a comprehensive Road Safety Strategic Plan (RSSP) that will examine opportunities to further improve road safety in Niagara. Page 318 of 398 PW 11-2023 April 4, 2023 Page 3 ______________________________________________________________________ Financial Considerations Niagara Region will be leveraging the existing joint procurement led by the City of Toronto (RFP 2184528757) for the supply, install, and operation of the RLC system. The Region is joining the final (approximately 26) months of the contract following which the participating Municipalities will evaluate the current contract and determine whether to renew for a two-year extension or issue a new RFP. The total estimated vendor cost for the 26 months is $766,678.30, including 1.76% non-refundable HST, including installation and preparation costs. The total estimated vendor cost for the subsequent 24 month extension is $885,983.38, including 1.76% non-refundable HST. Program administration costs further include a flat $6,000 per camera annual fee for the Joint Processing Centre, and a flat $60,000 fee per municipality to access to the MTO licensing database. The RLC program, originally approved via the 2020 budget, is intended to operate on a cost-recovery basis with infraction revenue offsetting operating expenses such as site installation, camera operation, ownership information retrieval, JPC infraction processing, and the required Transportation Services and Court Services resources to administer the program. Although the Vision Zero program is designed to operate on a cost-recovery basis over the course of a full budget year, given that the timing of implementation is not anticipated to occur until late Q3 / early Q4 2023, program gross revenues will be less than program costs by approximately $750,000 to $1 million in 2023. As a result, at the 2023 year-end, the Region will provide funding to cover the Vision Zero program deficit so that the net (non-Vision Zero) court revenues distributed to all local area municipalities are not negatively impacted by the timing of the launch of the program in accordance with the NRCIMA. In 2024, net program revenues will first be used to repay the Region for the 2023 net revenue shortfall, and then used for the operation and reinvestment in the program. Per the NRCIMA, any net revenue above eligible operational expenses must be directly re-invested in road safety initiatives, to be divided between the Region and LAMs on a 50/50 basis. The financial sustainability of the RLC program will be closely monitored to balance program costs with infraction revenue. Should the program achieve its objectives (i.e. achieve a reduction in red light running), initial fine revenues will decrease, while program costs will remain generally stable. The initial financial results of the RLC program will be discussed in the required report back to Council on an annual basis, and comprehensive financial reporting is a further requirement of both the amended NRCIMA as well as the pending operating agreement with the MTO. Page 319 of 398 PW 11-2023 April 4, 2023 Page 4 ______________________________________________________________________ Analysis Vision Zero In 2019, Niagara Region adopted Vision Zero, striving to eliminate traffic fatalities and injuries on the Regional road network. The implementation of Red Light Cameras serves as an important component of the Region’s overall strategy for achieving this vision by reducing both the frequency and severity of collisions at signalized intersections, and in particular right-angle collisions that are more commonly associated with serious injuries, fatalities and the high societal costs of collisions. RLCs have been operational in the Province of Ontario since 2000. In implementing RLCs, Niagara will be joining a number of peer municipalities such as Toronto, Hamilton, Halton, Peel, York, London, Durham, and Ottawa who are currently participating in the program. RLCs have a proven history of improving safety at signalized intersections, with published studies reporting reductions such as a 37.7% decrease in angle collisions, 32.4% decrease in severe (fatal and injury) collisions, and an overall decrease of 8.4% in total collisions 1. Further safety benefits can be achieved if over time RLCs at specific intersections create wide-spread changes in driver behaviour across all intersections via a ‘halo’ or ‘spillover’ effect. This spillover effect has been attributed to reductions in collisions of up to 10% at non-RLC equipped locations due to “…jurisdiction-wide publicity of RLC programs and the negative results of red-light running,…and a conservative assumption by motorists that every signalized intersection is potentially equipped with a RLC”2 Recommended Locations and Site Selection Process Table 1 below and Appendix 1 to Report PW 11-2023 identify the 10 intersections preferred for the installation of Red Light Cameras. RLCs at these locations will be full 1 Intersection Safety Device Program – Red Light Camera Analysis. Prepared by AECOM for Alberta Transportation. http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/content/doctype47/production/isdredlightcameraana lysis.pdf 2 Ibid Page 320 of 398 PW 11-2023 April 4, 2023 Page 5 ______________________________________________________________________ time installations and will not rotate between locations in the same manner that ASE cameras do. These locations have been identified by staff based on a combination of factors, consistent with how RLC site selection has occurred in peer municipalities: • Collision Reduction – a consultant was retained by the Region to undertake an assessment of collision history at all regional signalized intersections, and to make recommendations on where RLCs would have the greatest safety benefit based on the frequency and types of collisions observed. • Site Feasibility Assessment – working with the camera vendor Trafficpax, field investigations have been undertaken to confirm the ability of RLCs to be properly installed and operated at candidate locations identified through the collision history analysis. In the event that during final site preparation and installation staff or the camera vendor determines any of these sites to ultimately not be feasible, an alternative site within the same municipality will be selected by the Commissioner of Public Works. Should the move to an alternative site be required, the Commissioner of Public Works will notify Council via its Friday correspondence. • Geographic Coverage – RLC sites were further selected ensure a full distribution of sites across the region. This expanded coverage is required to achieve desired “spillover” or “halo” effects described above, by ensuring that a majority of drivers across the region have some exposure to intersections with RLC coverage. Page 321 of 398 PW 11-2023 April 4, 2023 Page 6 ______________________________________________________________________ Table 1 – Proposed Niagara Region Red Light Camera Locations Municipality Regional Roadway At Fort Erie Regional Road 3 (Garrison Road) Pettit Road / Daytona Drive Grimsby Regional Road 12 (Christie Street) Regional Road 40 South Service Road Lincoln Regional Road 18 (Ontario Street) Regional Road 40 (South Service Road) Pelham / West Lincoln Regional Road 20 (Highway 20) Regional Road 24 (Victoria Avenue) Niagara Falls Regional Road 20 (Lundy’s Lane) Garner Road Niagara Falls Regional Road 102 (Stanley Avenue) Dunn Street St. Catharines Regional Road 81 (St. Paul Street West) First Street Louth St. Catharines Regional Road 48 (Niagara Street) Parnell Road Welland Regional Road 54 (Prince Charles Drive) Regional Road 29 (Lincoln Street) Welland Regional Road 50 (Niagara Street) Quaker Road Red Light Camera Program – Required Agreements The operation of RLCs in Ontario follows an established and collaborative program between: • The approved camera vendor Trafficpax LLC - who completes the necessary detailed design for RLC locations, supplies and installs the equipment, and maintains and operates the system. Niagara Region will be leveraging the existing joint procurement lead by the City of Toronto (RFP 2184528757) and joining the final (approximately 26) months of the original 5-year contract. In 2025 the participating municipalities will evaluate the current contract and determine whether to renew for a two-year extension or issue a new RFP; • The City of Toronto – who operate the Joint Processing Centre (JPC) where Provincial Offence Officers review the images and confirm that the evidence captured discloses that an offence has occurred in order to proceed with the charge; and Page 322 of 398 PW 11-2023 April 4, 2023 Page 7 ______________________________________________________________________ • The Ministry of Transportation Ontario - to permit access to the Provincial vehicle ownership database to issue offence notices to the registered owner of vehicles. The adoption of the recommendations of this report will provide staff with the necessary authorities to negotiate and execute the operational agreements between the Region and the partnering parties above to support the implementation and operation of the RLC program as a whole. Red Light Camera Program – Implementation Following the execution of the required agreements, work will commence to finalize the implementation of the RLC program. While subject to the considerations outlined below, the full launch of the program is anticipated to occur in late Q3/early Q4 2023. • Site Preparation and Installation – Trafficpax has confirmed that following contract execution, approximately 120 days will be required to supply cameras, prepare and install site equipment, and undertake required system calibration and verification. • 60-Day Warning Period – under legislation and the MTO operating agreement, “coming soon” warning signage must be installed 60 days in advance of the operation of a RLC camera. It is anticipated that this public notice and warning periods will commence in mid-Q3 2023 and proceed in parallel with the installation of the camera technology itself. • Public Awareness Campaign – Transportation Services staff are working with the Corporate Communications team to develop a public awareness plan, which will launch in parallel with the commencement of the 60-day warning period. This campaign will focus on the safety benefits of the program and the support and commitment from community leaders. The plan will propose tactics that include outreach through social media, printed advertisements, billboards, and web content. • JPC Integration – coordination with City of Toronto staff will be required to ensure the JPC is prepared and resourced to process Niagara Region charges at program launch. Page 323 of 398 PW 11-2023 April 4, 2023 Page 8 ______________________________________________________________________ Court Services Operations and Intermunicipal Courts Agreement Automated enforcement offences in Ontario are processed through the Provincial Offences Courts in accordance with the Provincial Offences Act (POA). Accordingly, charges laid by the JPC will be forwarded to Niagara Region Courts for processing. Transportation Services has worked closely with Court Services staff to ensure that appropriate resources are in place to process RLC charges and will continue to monitor the program and any resulting resource impacts beyond those contemplated as part of the approved business case. In Q4 2022, the NRCIMA between Niagara Region and the LAMs was updated as required consistent with Council approval to support the launch of the RLC and ASE programs. The amended agreement confirms various program reporting requirements, as well that any net program revenues will be split 50/50 between the Region and LAMs, with the requirement that they be re-invested in road safety programs. Under the NRCIMA, LAMs have the option to either invest in their own road safety programs or to support Region-led initiatives. Program Monitoring and Evaluation Both the MTO operating agreement and amended NRCIMA agreement outline comprehensive program monitoring and reporting requirements. Metrics to be tracked include collision and vehicle speed trends (before/after installation), program administration and Court costs, fine revenue, and both LAM and Region road safety programs supported by both the RLC and ASE programs. As required by the NRCIMA, staff will report back to Council annually with an assessment of the operation of both the RLC and ASE programs including the required metrics as outlined above. This report will consider any adjustments required to appropriately resource the program, to ensure its financial sustainability, or any recommendations regarding future expansion of either the RLC or ASE programs. In addition to the detailed MTO and Council mandated reporting requirements, additional public facing reporting on the Region’s website will take place a component of the overall communication strategy. Page 324 of 398 PW 11-2023 April 4, 2023 Page 9 ______________________________________________________________________ Vision Zero Program Update The implementation of RLCs forms a component of the overall Vision Zero program. The following is a brief update on other parallel Vision Zero initiatives underway. • Automated Speed Enforcement – all operational agreements authorized by Report PW 34-2022 are to be executed through Q1 2023, and staff are in the process of verifying with the vendor timelines for site works and camera installation. It is currently anticipated that the required warning period (minimum 90 days) ahead of program launch will commence later in Q2 2023, with full program launch in Q3 2023. • 5-Year Road Safety Strategic Plan – staff have initiated a consulting assignment for development of a comprehensive strategic roadmap and plan for the Region’s implementation of Vision Zero. The plan will set out the targets, policies and actions to create safer roads and reduce the number of fatal and injury collisions. Plan development will continue through 2023 in partnership with the LAMs and other key advocacy groups. • Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) - The Province has recently introduced legislative changes that make it possible for enforcement of ASE and RLC offences to be undertaken through the adoption of an AMPS. Staff continue to monitor the implementation of AMPS in peer jurisdictions, and in the future will engage in a broader corporate consultation regarding the exploration of an AMPS program. Alternatives Reviewed The alternatives to approval of the recommendation in this report follow: 1. Do not authorize the implementation of Red Light Cameras. This would be inconsistent with the previous decisions of Council in support of Vision Zero generally, and the Red Light Camera program more specifically. 2. Council could approve a reduced or expanded series of RLC locations for initial implementation. This is not recommended by staff as significant analysis of collision history, site installation feasibility, and the necessary resources to administer a 10 RLC camera program at launch has been undertaken. Page 325 of 398 PW 11-2023 April 4, 2023 Page 10 ______________________________________________________________________ Relationship to Council Strategic Priorities The proposed implementation of Red Light Cameras under the Vision Zero program directly aligns with the Council Strategic Priority: Facilitating the Movement of People and Goods (Objective 3.4) through supporting and advancing safe and healthy streets for the Region. Other Pertinent Reports PW 34-2022 Implementation of Automated Speed Enforcement Across Niagara Region PW 64-2019 Vision Zero Road Safety Program PW 36-2019 Red Light Camera ________________________________ Prepared by: Scott Fraser, P.Eng Associate Director, Transportation Planning Transportation Services _______________________________ Recommended by: Bruce Zvaniga, P.Eng Commissioner of Public Works Public Works Department ________________________________ Submitted by: Ron Tripp, P.Eng. Chief Administrative Officer This report was prepared in consultation with Petar Vujic, Road Safety & Permit Program Manager, Brian McMahon, Program Financial Specialist, Miranda Vink, Manager Court Services and reviewed by Frank Tassone, Acting Director Transportation Services, Donna Gibbs, Director Legal and Court Services, and Helen Furtado, Director, Financial Management & Planning/Deputy Treasurer. Appendices Appendix 1 Red Light Camera Locations Page 326 of 398 RR3 (Garrison Rd.) @ Pettit Rd/Daytona Dr RR12 (Christie St) @RR40 South Service Rd RR18 (Ontario St) @RR40 South Service Rd RR24 (Victoria Avenue) @ RR20 (Highway 20) RR20 (Lundy’s Lane) @ Garner Road RR102 (Stanley Avenue) @ Dunn Street RR81 (King Street) @ First Street Louth RR48 (Niagara Street) @ Parnell Road RR54 (Prince Charles Drive) @ RR29 (Lincoln Street) RR50 (Niagara Street) @ Quaker Road PW 11-2023 –Appendix 1 –Red Light Camera Locations Page 327 of 398 Community Services Legislative Services April 26, 2023 File #120203 Sent via email: minister.mah@ontario.ca The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 777 Bay Street, 17th Floor Toronto, Ontario M7A 2J3 Honourable and Dear Sir: Re: Change to the Municipal Oath of Office The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of April 24, 2023 passed the following resolution: Whereas most municipalities in Ontario have a native land acknowledgement in their opening ceremony; and Whereas a clear reference to the rights of Indigenous people is the aim of advancing Truth and Reconciliation; and Whereas Call to Action 94 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada called upon the Government of Canada to replace the wording of the Oath of Citizenship to include the recognition of the laws of Canada including Treaties with Indigenous Peoples; and Whereas on June 21, 2021 an Act to amend the Citizenship Act received royal assent to include clear reference to the rights of Indigenous peoples aimed at advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action within the broader reconciliation framework; and Whereas the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada outlines specific calls to action for municipal governments in Canada to act on, including education and collaboration; …./2 Mailing Address: The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie 1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie ON L2A 2S6 Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone: (905) 871-1600 FAX: (905) 871-4022 Web-site: www.forterie.ca Page 328 of 398 The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Page two Now therefore be it resolved, That: Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing that the following changes be made to the municipal oath of office: "I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III and that I will faithfully observe the laws of Canada including the Constitution, which recognizes and affirms the Indigenous and treaty rights of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples" ; and further That: This resolution be forwarded to the The Honourable Steve Clerk, Minister, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Wayne Gates, MPP, Tony Baldinelli, MP, all Ontario municipalities and the Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre. A similar resolution was received by the City of Port Colborne supporting the Municipality of Trent Lakes resolution. A copy of which is attached. The Town of Fort Erie has made one amendment by deleting “Aboriginal” and inserting “Indigenous”. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Yours very truly, Carol Schofield, Dipl.M.A. Manager, Legislative Services/Clerk cschofield@forterie.ca CS:dlk Attach c.c. The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario premier@ontario.ca The Honourable Dave Smith, MPP Peterborough-Kawartha dave.smithco@pc.ola.org The Honourable Michelle Ferreri, MP Peterborough-Kawartha michell.ferreri@parl.gc.ca The Association of Municipalities Ontario amo@amo.on.ca Tony Baldinelli, MP, Niagara Falls tony.baldinelli@parl.gc.ca Wayne Gates, MPP-Niagara Falls wgates-co@ndp.on.ca Ontario Municipalities Jennifer Dockstader, Executive Director, Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre ExecutiveDirector@fenfc.org Page 329 of 398 \ \, PC)RT COLBORNE Development and Legislative Services Municipal Offices: 66 Charlotte Street Port Colborne, Ontario L3K 3C8 . www.portcolborne.ca r'905.835.2900 ext 106 r 905.834.5746 r: cha rlotte.madden @ portcolborne.ca April 1 1,2023 Municipality of Trent Lakes 760 Peterborough County Road 36 Trent Lakes, ON KOM 1A0 To: The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of MunicipalAffairs and Housing minister. mah@ontario. ca The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario premier@ontario.ca The Honourable Dave Smith, MPP Peterborough-Kawartha dave. smithco@pc.ola. orq The Honourable Michelle Ferreri, MP Peterborough-Kawartha m ichell.ferreri@parl. gc. ca Curve Lake First Nation audrevp@curvelake.ca The Association of Municipalities Ontario amo@amo.on.ca Re: Municipality of Trent Lakes - Oath of Office Please be advised that, at its meeting of March 14,2023 the Council of The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne resolved as follows: That correspondence received from the Municipality of Trent Lakes regarding Oath of Office, be supported. A copy of the above noted resolution is enclosed for your reference. Sincerely,{rl,w Charlotte Madden Acting City Clerk Cc: All Ontario Municipalities RECEIVED APR 2 + 2023 BY COUNCIL Page 1 of 1 Page 330 of 398 l-- \ >4"r"-V-/ rfr[; Trent es 760 Peterborough County Road 36, Trent Lakes, ON KOM 1A0 Tel 705-738-3800 Fax 705-738-3801 February 28,2023 Via email only To:The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing m in ister. mah@ontario. ca The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario do uq. fordco@pc. o la. org The Honourable Dave Smith, MPP Peterborough-Kawartha dave.sm ithco@pc. ola.orq The Honourable Michelle Ferreri, MP Peterborough-Kawartha michelle.ferre ri@parl.oc.ca Curve Lake First Nation audrevp@curvelake.ca The Association of Municipalities Ontario amo@a mo.on.ca Re: Oath of Office Please be advised that during their Regular Council meeting held February 21, 2023, Council passed the following resolution: Resolution No. R2023-119 Moved by Councillor Franzen Seconded by Deputy Mayor Armstrong Whereas most municipalities in Ontario have a native land acknowledgement in their opening ceremony; and Whereas a clear reference to the rights of lndigenous people is the aim of advancing Truth and Reconciliation; and Whereas Call to Action 94 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada called upon the Government of Canada to replace the wording of the Oath of Citizenship to include the recognition of the laws of Canada including Treaties with lndigenous Peoples; and Whereas on June 21,2021 an Act to amend The Citizenship Act received royal assent to include clear reference to the rights of lndigenous peoples aimed at advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action within the RECEIVED APR 2 q 2023 BY COUITCII., broader reconciliation framework; and Page 331 of 398 Whereas the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada outlines specific calls to action for municipal governments in Canada to act on, including education and collaboration; Therefore be it resolved that Council request to the Minister of MunicipalAffairs and Housing that the following changes be made to the municipal oath of office: I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles lll and that I will faithfully observe the laws of Canada including the Constitution, which recognizes and affirms the Aboriginal and treaty rights of First Nations, lnuit and Metis peoples; and further That this resolution be fonrvarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), all Ontario municipalities, MPP Dave Smith, MP Michelle Ferreri, Premier Doug Ford and Curve Lake First Nation. Carried Sincerely, Mayor and Council of the Municipality of Trent Lakes Cc: All Ontario municipalities 2 Page 332 of 398 Enbridge Gas 500 Consumers Road North York, Ontario M2J 1P8 Canada May 2, 2023 Your Worship and Members of Council, We are writing today as we’ve heard from many of you regarding the introduction of a locate charge, and we’d would like to provide some context and background regarding our approach. We are also seeing a lot of misinformation circulate, resulting in misunderstanding, and we’d like to correct the record. We, along with all underground infrastructure owners, are required to comply with the recently released regulations related to locate delivery (Bill 93). In order to recover our compliance costs and protect the interests of our customers, we introduced a locate charge for third party and for-profit locate requestors. We want to reassure you that locates for private property owners and existing natural gas customers remain at no charge. As we shared, the third-party locate charge is currently on pause as we continue to explore pathways and consult with our stakeholders and industry partners, including a phased approach focused on the adoption of a dedicated locator model for large infrastructure owners. Within a dedicated locator model, large excavators hire their own locators trained by infrastructure owners to locate all underground utilities on their projects, which leads to significant efficiencies in locate delivery. In addition, misinformation is circulating that Enbridge Gas operates its infrastructure in municipal right of ways at no cost – and this is simply not true. Enbridge pays more than $135 million in annual municipal taxes based upon the infrastructure we operate. We also pay additional fees where required when we install new pipe or initiate work to maintain existing assets. We deliver natural gas service to approximately 3.9 million customers in 313 municipalities across Ontario, through a network of 154,000 kilometers of pipeline. We complete approximately 1.2 million locate requests annually. And, in 2023, we will invest $550 million to maintain and add customers to our natural gas system. We are a proud contributor to the communities in which we operate, and our commitment to the safe, reliable delivery of natural gas underpins everything we do. We encourage you to call upon the Government of Ontario to enact a dedicated locator model for large infrastructure owners, and to support a phased approach to regulation adoption. Please reach out should you have any questions. Sincerely, Murray Costello, P.Eng. Director, Southeast Region Operations — ENBRIDGE GAS INC. TEL: 519-885-7425 | CELL: 819-635-3984 | murray.costello@enbridge.com 603 Kumpf Drive, Waterloo, ON N2J 4A4 Mike McGivery Director, Distribution Protection — ENBRIDGE GAS INC. TEL: 416-758-4330 | CELL: 416-434-7920| michael.mcgivery@enbridge.com 500 Consumers Road, North York, Ontario M2J 1P8 CC: Hon. Todd Smith, Minister of Energy Hon. Kaleed Rasheed, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery Colin Best, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario Page 333 of 398 The Niagara Falls Shadow Council A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization "Taking gaming to epic level" Lady Justice Do not redact the contents of this document This document can be freely distributed #05-09-2023-15 Monday, May 08, 2023 Consent Agenda These are comments to be attached to the 05/09/2023 Council Meeting Agenda Item #11. Council, It is recommended to approve staffs recommendations. Thank you. Joedy Burdett Game Master of the Niagara Falls Shadow Council Qualified Ontario Independent Designer (BCIN 38837) Building Services, Plumbing-All Buildings, Small Buildings Owner Niagara Tinting Multiple property owner within the Niagara Falls Downtown Core 12th in line for ascension to The Niagara Falls City Council. 4480 Bridge Street, Niagara Falls, L2E 2R7 (905) 353 8468 Niagara Falls Shadow Council.ca (TNFSC.ca) The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization (BIN 1000515774). The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is not associated with The City of Niagara Falls Page 334 of 398 Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise P.O. Box 142 Niagara Fall, ON L2E6S8 April 27, 2023 The City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, PO Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Attn: Mr. Bill Matson, Manager of Clerks Services / Deputy Clerk RE: Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise Ribfest and BBQ, June 16, 17, and 18 2023 Dear Bill, The Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise, Ribfest and BBQ committee respectfully ask the City of Niagara Falls to declare our 19th Annual Niagara Falls Rotary Ribfest a Community Event. Ribfest will be held June 1 6th, 17th, and 18th 2023 (Father’s Day Weekend). The hours of operation will be Friday 4:00 pm until 11:00 pm, Saturday noon until 11:00 pm and Sunday noon until 7:00 pm. We are pleased and excited to announce that our event will again be hosted by the Niagara Parks Commission at Rapidsview Park (across from Marineland) and we are looking forward to continue to build on the success of Ribfest from previous years. We are excited to have this opportunity to bring Ribfest again to the prestigious location of Rapidsview Park, with its’ beautiful setting, ample parking and other amenities, and proximity to the Niagara River and the Falls itself. We are also pleased to be working with an organization such as the Niagara Parks Commission, whose history, reputation, and commitment to our community are well established. Letters will be sent to the Fire Department, Health Department, and Police Department, once we have finalized our site plan for 2023. The Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise Ribfest and BBQ committee is looking forward to another successful event that provides great food, fun and entertainment for people of all ages in our community. We are proud to be celebrating our 19th Anniversary in 2023. Niagara Falls Rotary Ribfest raises funds for our Rotary Club that are used 100% for community programs such as Project Share, Rotary House, School Breakfast Program, GNGH Foundation, and Heart Niagara, just to name a few. If more information is required, please do not hesitate to contact me at (905) 329-3130 or email me at jennifer@fallspharmacy.com. Thank you for your assistance and support of our event! Sincerely, Jennifer M. Schoenhals, RPh BSc. Phm, BBA, Pharm.D Co-Chair of Niagara Falls Rotary Ribfest On behalf of the 202 3Ribfest Committee Contact information: Falls Pharmacy 6635 Drummond RD, Niagara Falls, ON P (905) 354-3883 F (905) 354-3363 Page 335 of 398 A Great City … For Generations To Come CLERKS DEPARTMENT Inter-Departmental Memo To: Mayor James M. Diodati & Members of Council From: William Matson, City Clerk Date: May 9, 2023 Re: Update to Licensing By-law – Refreshment Vehicles In the Spring of 2022, the City had two separate applications for Refreshment Vehicles within the Victoria Centre BIA. Staff tried working within the parameters of the existing Licensing by-law to allow for these two refreshment vehicles to operate despite being within 200 feet of a restaurant. At the time, no objection from the neighbouring restaurants existed but there was concern from the Victoria Centre BIA. The licences were each granted for 1 year. In the meantime, the staff have looked at the by-law and bring it before Council on May 9, 2023 with some updated definitions and further processes to work more closely with BIA’s, when applicable. Some of the highlighted changes include: The 200 foot boundary from an existing restaurant is now defined as being from property boundary to property boundary. No refreshment vehicles within the boundaries of one of the designated BIA ’s without the written consent of the applicable BIA. Refreshment Vehicles will continue to need to operate on private property, with the property owners permission but must also adhere to the parameters as further defined within the amendments proposed within the by-law being proposed on today’s agenda. RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the amending by-law with respect to Refreshment Vehicles. Page 336 of 398 1 Heather Ruzylo Subject: Sale of Flowers From: Marty Petrullo < Sent: Friday, May 5, 2023 9:11 PM To: Bill Matson <billmatson@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: Re: Sale of Flowers Hello Bill. (I thought this sent) I had would ask for the approval Of me to put my flower truck in the parking lot in the chippawa arena selling fresh florals selling of plants and fruits and veggies to support local suppliers and as my grandparents were life long chippawa residents I felt it would be a good fit. I cant do the big farmers market at this time as I’ve had a couple heart surgeries and felt I could do something small like this to add to the community. I’d just request this on weekends in the parking lot weather permitting and needed to ask council if this would be ok. I would take up 3 parking spots and put plants outside of the truck displayed nicely. And people from Betty’s could also visit after they eat. I think it would be a perfect fit. I’d appreciate the consideration and was hoping for the first to be Mother’s Day weekend to begin. I’d be grateful for allowing me to do so. Page 337 of 398 2 Page 338 of 398 3 This is our flower truck for reference. Much appreciated. Marty Petrullo niagarafalls.ca The City of Niagara Falls Confidentiality Notice The information contained in this communication including any attachments may be confidential, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above, and may be legally privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, disclosure or copying of this communication, or any of its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please re-send this communication to the sender and permanently delete the original and any copy from your computer system. Thank you Page 339 of 398 The Niagara Falls Shadow Council A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization "Taking gaming to epic level" Lady Justice Do not redact the contents of this document This document can be freely distributed #05-09-2023-16 Monday, May 08, 2023 COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK These are comments to be attached to the 05/09/2023 Council Meeting Agenda Item #12. Council, It is recommended to approve staffs recommendations. Thank you. Joedy Burdett Game Master of the Niagara Falls Shadow Council Qualified Ontario Independent Designer (BCIN 38837) Building Services, Plumbing-All Buildings, Small Buildings Owner Niagara Tinting Multiple property owner within the Niagara Falls Downtown Core 12th in line for ascension to The Niagara Falls City Council. 4480 Bridge Street, Niagara Falls, L2E 2R7 (905) 353 8468 Niagara Falls Shadow Council.ca (TNFSC.ca) The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is A registered Independent Social Gaming and Counselling organization (BIN 1000515774). The Niagara Falls Shadow Council is not associated with The City of Niagara Falls Page 340 of 398 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2023 - 041 A by-law to designate Blocks 114, 116 & 117, Registered Plan 59M-498, not to be subject to part-lot control (PLC-2023-002). WHEREAS subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, provides, in part, that the council of a local municipality may by by-law designate lands that would otherwise be subject to part-lot control, not be subject to such part-lot control; AND WHEREAS such by-laws are required under subsection 50(7.1) of the Planning Act to be approved by the appropriate approval authority, that being the Regional Municipality of Niagara as per subsection 51(5) of the Planning Act, subsequently delegated to the City of Niagara Falls by Regional Municipality of Niagara By-law No. 8819-97; AND WHEREAS the said lands are zoned by By-law No. 79-200, as amended by By-law No. 2020-021, to permit on-street townhouse dwellings; AND WHEREAS the owner of the said lands proposes to divide Block 114 into 6 parcels for 6 on-street townhouse dwellings, Block 116 into 6 parcels for 6 on-street townhouse dwellings and Block 117 into 4 parcels for 4 on-street townhouse dwelling units to be sold separately; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls deems it expedient to designate that the said lands not be subject to part-lot control. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, not apply to Blocks 114, 116, and 117, Registered Plan 59M-498, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara. 2. This by-law shall remain in full force and effect for two years from the date of passage of this by-law, after which time this by-law shall expire and be deemed to be repealed and of no effect. Read a First, Second and Third time; passed, signed and sealed in open Council this 9th day of May, 2023. ........................................................... ............................................................. WILLIAM G. MATSON, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR S:\PART LOT CONTROL\2023\PLC-2023-002 - SPLENDOUR, BLOCK 114, 116, 117\5 By-law\By-law - PLC-2023-002.docx Page 341 of 398 A Great City … For Generations To Come PLANNING, BUILDING & DEVELOPMENT Inter-Departmental Memo To: Mayor James M. Diodati & Members of Council From: Planning, Building and Development Date: May 9th, 2023 Re: PLC-2023-002, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control Blocks 114, 116 & 117, Registered Plan 59M-498, Splendour Subdivision 7371-7381 Marvel Drive, 7300-7310 Marvel Drive, 7314-7320 Marvel Drive Mountainview Homes (Niagara) Ltd. has requested Council pass a by-law to exempt Part Lot Control from Blocks 114, 116 and 117 on Registered Plan 59M-498 to transfer the ownership of 16 townhouse dwelling units that are under construction. Blocks 114 and 116 are proposed to be divided into 6 parts each for a total of 12 townhouse dwelling units. Block 117 is proposed to be divided into 4 parts for 4 townhouse dwelling units. The request can be supported based on the following: • The zoning permits townhouse dwellings at the proposed parcel sizes; and, • The by-law will permit a deed to be created for each parcel containing a dwelling unit and permit each property to be sold separately. ST Attach. S:\PART LOT CONTROL\2023\PLC-2023-002 - SPLENDOUR, BLOCK 114, 116, 117\Memo to Council – PLC-2023-002 Page 342 of 398 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2023 - 042 A by-law to appoint Councillor Victor Pietrangelo as Acting Mayor. WHEREAS Section 242 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a municipality may by by-law or resolution appoint a member of the Council to act in the place of the head of Council when the head of Council is absent or refuses to act or the office is vacant and while so acting such member has all the power and duties of the head of Council; and WHEREAS the office of Mayor of the City of Niagara Falls may be vacant as a result of James M. Diodati being absent from time to time; and WHEREAS the said Council deems it desirable to appoint an Acting Mayor in the absence of James M. Diodati. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Councillor Victor Pietrangelo is hereby appointed Acting Mayor when necessary. 2. Upon James M. Diodati’s return, he shall resume his appointment as Mayor, together with all powers and duties associated with that office. 3. This by-law becomes repealed on May 10, 2023. Read a Frist, Second and Third time; Passed, signed and sealed in open Council this ninth day of May, 2023. ............................................................. …... ........................................................... MARGARET CORBETT, ACTING CITY CLERK VICTOR PIETRANGELO, ACTING MAYOR Page 343 of 398 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2023 - 043 A by-law to appoint a Drainage Superintendent pursuant to The Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990. WHEREAS Subsection (1) of Section 93 of The Drainage Act provides that the council of a municipality may by by-law appoint a Drainage Superintendent, to initiate and supervise the maintenance and repair of any drainage works and to assist in the construction or improvement of any drainage works, and to report thereon to Council. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Sue Noble is hereby appointed as Drainage Superintendent for the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls under The Drainage Act. 2. The by-law comes into force on May 9, 2023. 3. By-law 2021-22 is repealed when this by-law comes into force and effect. Read a first, second, third time and passed. Signed and sealed in open Council on this 9TH day of May, 2023. ............................................................... ........................................................... MARGARET CORBET, ACTING CITY CLERK VICTOR PIETRANGELO, ACTING MAYOR Page 344 of 398 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2023 - 044 A by-law to amend Schedule 24 “Refreshment Vehicles” to By-law No. 2001-31, being a by-law respecting the issuance of licences in the City of Niagara Falls. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: Schedule 24 “Refreshment Vehicles” to By-law No. 2001-31 is amended as follows: 1. In this Schedule “refreshment vehicle” shall include any vehicle (truck, canteen, trailer, cart, barbeque), propelled, towed or driven by any kind of power, including muscular power, either motorized or non-motorized, from which canteen services are provided, or from which sandwiches, confections, candies, red hots, hot dogs, hamburgers, potato chips, French fried potatoes, soft drinks, popcorn, peanuts, ice-cream, tea, coffee, cocoa or any other prepared foods, lunches or meals and drinks are sold for consumption by the public. A chip wagon, mobile canteen, refreshment cart, ice cream bicycle and mobile ice cream vehicle shall be included in the definition of a “refreshment vehicle”. 2. Every person who operates a motorized refreshment vehicle in the municipality shall obtain a licence and pay an annual licence fee in accordance with Schedule 1 to this By-law. A separate licence and licence fee shall be required for each vehicle licensed as a motorized refreshment vehicle if more than one such vehicle is operated by any one owner. 3. Every person who operates a non-motorized refreshment vehicle in the municipality shall obtain a licence, pay an annual licence fee in accordance with Schedule 1 to this By-law. A separate licence and licence fee shall be required for each vehicle licensed as a non-motorized refreshment vehicle if more than one such vehicle is operated by any one owner. 4. An applicant for a licence shall file his or her application therefor with the Clerk and shall file therewith the written permission of the owner of that property to the applicant for the use of the property where he or she intends to operated the business, a clear photograph of the vehicle, approvals from the Medical Officer of Health, Fire Inspector, Building Department and Minister of Energy or suitable inspection authority for propane connections. 5. Every applicant for a licence shall submit a site-plan, showing proposed location of the vehicle in relation to the property line and distance from buildings, to the satisfaction of the Zoning Administrator. 6. This By-law shall not apply to the delivery vehicles operated in connection with a dairy business, a grocery business, a bakery business, or a soft drink business, when used for the delivery of their own products in the normal and usual state of such products, but a licence shall be required if prepared foods, refreshments, lunches or meals are served from such vehicles. 7. No person licenced under the provisions of this Schedule shall permit a refreshment vehicle to be parked within 200 feet of the boundaries of an establishment having a Page 345 of 398 2 restaurant licence from the municipality, and no person shall sell or deliver from a refreshment vehicle or solicit orders for food from a refreshment vehicle within 200 feet of the boundaries of an establishment having a restaurant licence from the municipality. 8. No person licensed under the provisions of this Schedule shall permit a refreshment vehicle to be parked within the boundaries of one of the designated Business Improvement Areas (BIA), without the written consent of the applicable BIA while still adhering to section 7 of this schedule. No person shall sell or deliver from a refreshment vehicle or solicit orders for food from a refreshment vehicle with the boundaries of a designated BIA without the written consent of the applicable BIA. 9. The dimensions referred to in this by-law shall be measured from lot line to lot line. 10. No person licenced under this Schedule shall carry on business on property owned by the municipality unless participating in an event for which Council or delegated Staff have granted permission. 11. No person shall be issued a licence for a refreshment vehicle unless the person proposes to operate the refreshment vehicle within the following zoning designations as provided for by By-law No. 79-200, as amended: 11.1. Neighbourhood Commercial (NC); 11.2. General Commercial (GC); 11.3. Planned Shopping Centre Commercial (SC); 11.4. Central Business Commercial (CB); 11.5. Tourist Commercial (TC); 11.6. Automobile Service Station & Gasoline Bar Zone (AS); 11.7. Prestige Industrial (PI); 11.8. Light Industrial (LI); 11.9. General Industrial (GI); 11.10. Heavy Industrial (HI); 11.11. Transportation Distribution Industrial (TDI); 11.12. Extractive Industrial (EI); 12. The licence shall be visible to the public and attached to the refreshment vehicle. 13. The Council may, by resolution, regulate the number of licences to be issued to operators or refreshment vehicles from time to time as it considers expedient. Page 346 of 398 3 14. Commercial cooking that produces grease laden vapours and smoke must comply and be protected in accordance with the N.F.P.A #96 (National Fire Protection Association) - “Standard for the Removal of Grease Laden Vapours and Smoke from Commercial Cooking Equipment:, as required by the Ontario Building Code and the Ontario Fire Code. 15. Refreshment vehicles intending to be connected to the municipality’s electrical system shall be inspected by Ontario Hydro, for compliance with the Electrical Safety Code, and shall provide the Inspection Certificate from Ontario Hydro to the Clerk to be filed with the application for licence. Read a first, second, third time and passed. Signed and sealed in open Council on this 9TH day of May, 2023. ............................................................... ........................................................... MARGARET CORBET, ACTING CITY CLERK VICTOR PIETRANGELO, ACTING MAYOR Page 347 of 398 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2023 - 045 A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or municipal by-laws. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1 . By-law No. 2002-081 is amended by deleting Schedule s “B”, “C” “D4” and that Schedules “B” , “C” and “D4” attached hereto shall be inserted in lieu thereof. Read a first, second, third time and passed. Signed and sealed in open Council on this 9TH day of May, 2023. ............................................................... ........................................................... MARGARET CORBET, ACTING CITY CLERK VICTOR PIETRANGELO, ACTING MAYOR Page 348 of 398 SCHEDULE “B” 1. Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers: Salman Alihbhai Paul Brown Hope Ciszek Jonathan Cook Sandro Elia Doug Evans Mike Formica John Grubich Eric Marr Jana Mills Philip Rudachuk Bart Skiba Brian Sparks Gerald Spencer Heather Stones Salvatore Valeo Patrick Vernon In an effort to assist with enforcing emergency orders, a ministerial designation under the Provincial Offences Act was made to authorize the following personnel to enforce the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. for Park and Public Facilities Enforcement; Ron Burley Scott Jamieson Troy McConnery Carrie Luciow Jeff Thompson Jason Pirosko for Transit hubs / facilities and for all non-essential travel onboard buses; Chris Russell Wayne Hildebrandt Pankaj Sachdeva Melissa Lea Jerry Latondress Joe Corradi Page 349 of 398 SCHEDULE “C” 1. Parking By-law Enforcement Officers: Paul Brown Marianne Catherwood Stew Frerotte John Garvie Douglas Goodings Cathy Hanson Jay Modi Ashley Piercey Liam Raymond Philip Rudachuk Morgan Sereeira Thomas Tavender SCHEDULE “D4” HOCO LIMITED 1. Parking By-law Enforcement Officers on private property: Gergian Pow James Hohl Dean Murray Ryan James Cory Vegh Travis Korton Page 350 of 398 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2023-046 A by-law to fees and charges for various services, licences and publications for the City of Niagara Falls. WHEREAS it has been the municipality’s practice to consolidate fees and charges in a booklet for the ease of the public; and WHEREAS all the charges contained within the by-law and booklet were previously approved by Council; and WHEREAS a copy of this by-law, in the form of a booklet, will be available at City Hall for public consumption. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the fees and charges for various services licences and publications for the City of Niagara Falls are hereby imposed as set out in Schedule A, attached to this by-law. 2. That By-law 2022-135 is hereby repealed. Read a first, second, third time and passed. Signed and sealed in open Council on this 9TH day of May, 2023. ............................................................... ........................................................... MARGARET CORBET, ACTING CITY CLERK VICTOR PIETRANGELO, ACTING MAYOR Page 351 of 398 Schedule of Fees January 1, 2023 Page 352 of 398 3-4 Finance Water Rates 5 Water/Tax fees 6 Legal 7 Business Development 7 Planning, Building & Development Official Plan Amendment/Zoning by-law Amendment/Site Plan Amendment 8 Committee of Adjustment/Publications/CIP's 9 Occupancies 10-11 Designated Structures/Other Permits 12 Miscellaneous/Administration Fees 13 Inspections/Sewer & Water Maintenance/Permit Deposits 14 Lot Grading/Other Applicable Fees/Municipal Enforcement & Property Standard Fees 15 Development Charges 16-17 Municipal Works Water/Sewer Fees 18-19 Subdivision & Vacant Land Condominium and Deposits/Administrative Fees 20 Forestry/Curb & Sidewalk Alterations 21 Parking & Traffic 22-23 Fire Inspections/Approvals/Permits/Products/Misc.24-25 Training/Public Education Services/Fire Protection Services 26-27 Cemeteries - effective March 1, 2023 Interment Rights/Fees/Services 28 Dis-Interment Services/Administration Services 29 Products/Memorial Program/Foundation/Marker/Installation Services 30 Notes 31 Recreation, Culture & Facilities Ice/Floor Rentals 32 Room Rentals (MacBain Community Centre)33 MacBain Community Centre - Indoor Play Structure/Birthday Parties 34 Older Adults (MacBain Community Centre) Program & Rental Fees 35 Aquatics (MacBain Community Centre) 36 Room Rentals (Gale Centre/Chippawa Arena)/Public Skating/Parade Fees 37 Playing Fields 38 Museum Fees 39-40 Niagara Falls Exchange Fees/Rentals 41-42 Clerks Department Table of Contents Page 353 of 398 Licence $ Rate $ HST Expiration Date Amusement Place, etc. 45.00 N/A April 30 Auctioneers 65.00 N/A December 31 Bake Shops 30.00 N/A December 31 Barber Shops, Hair Dressing & Esthetician Establishments 30.00 N/A December 31 Bill & Sign Posting and Installation 100.00 N/A December 31 Billiard, Bagatelle & Pool Establishments 70.00 N/A December 31 Billiard, Bagatelle & Pool Establishments - plus rate per table 20.00 N/A December 31 Bowling Alleys - per lane 20.00 N/A December 31 Butchers 30.00 N/A December 31 Camping Establishments 110.00 N/A December 31 Commercial Parking Lots 100.00 N/A December 31 Driving Schools 60.00 N/A December 31 Driving Instructors 25.00 N/A December 31 Exhibitions, etc. 45.00 N/A December 31 Flea Markets for first 3 consecutive days 650.00 N/A December 31 Flea Markets - additional rate per day 100.00 N/A To a maximum of $1,150 in one calendar year Food Premises 30.00 N/A December 31 Laundrymen, Laundry Companies, Dry Cleaners, etc. 30.00 N/A December 31 Motels per room 40.00 N/A April 30 Motels Plus rate per room 5.00 N/A April 30 Pawn Brokers 110.00 N/A December 31 Pedlars - Resident 110.00 N/A December 31 Pedlars - Non-resident 650.00 N/A December 31 Photographers - Resident 65.00 N/A December 31 Photographers - Non-resident 140.00 N/A December 31 Public Garages 30.00 N/A December 31 Public Auto Service Stations 30.00 N/A December 31 Public Hall Grade 1 - Capacity 1,000+45.00 N/A December 31 Public Hall Grade 2 - Capacity 600-999 40.00 N/A December 31 Public Hall Grade 3 - Capacity 300-599 35.00 N/A December 31 Public Hall Grade 4 - Capacity 299-under 30.00 N/A December 31 Refreshment Vehicles - Motorized 185.00 N/A April 30 Refreshment Vehicles - Non-Motorized 100.00 N/A April 30 Restaurants 40.00 N/A December 31 Specific Location Daily Sales - Resident 150.00 N/A To a maximum of $1,000 in one calendar year Specific Location Daily Sales - Non-Resident (for 1st day)500.00 N/A N/A Plus additional rate per day 100.00 N/A N/A Charitable Groups - for first 3 days 325.00 N/A To a maximum of $575 in one calendar year Plus additional rate per day 50.00 N/A N/A Tattoo and Body Piercing Parlours 100.00 N/A December 31 Theatres 110.00 N/A December 31 Tourist Homes, Bed & Breakfasts 65.00 N/A April 30 Second Level Lodging 200.00 N/A December 31 Group Homes 25.00 N/A December 31 First year Administrative Fee on all Licences 25.00 N/A N/A Clerks Department 3 Page 354 of 398 Marriage Licence Fees $ Rate $ HST Expiration Date Marriage Licence (payable at the time of application)140.00 N/A N/A Seasonal Business Services Licences $ Rate $ HST Expiration Date Seasonal Business Services Licence 1,200.00 N/A Valid from Victoria Day weekend until Canadian Thanksgiving Monthly Seasonal Business Service Licence 300.00 N/A Valid for four (4) consecutive weeks. Civil Marriage Ceremony Fees $ Rate $ HST Total Civil Marriage in or at City Hall i.e. Council Chambers during business hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm $150.00 City Administration Fee (non-refundable) $150.00 Officiant fee(1) 300.00 39.00 339.00 Civil Marriage in City of Niagara Falls/Off site in Ontario outside of business hours $150.00 City Administration Fee (non-refundable) $200.00 Officiant fee(2) 350.00 45.50 395.50 Rehearsal Fee(1)(2) (plus Officiant expenses)75.00 9.75 84.75 Witness Fee (Municipal Staff - per employee) during business hours (if required)25.00 3.25 28.25 Cleaning Fee (if required)100.00 13.00 113.00 Milage/Expenses - outside of business hours: mileage charge at current rate as approved by Council; applicable expenses as agreed upon by both parties, i.e. meals, accomodations (1) Where a ceremony is performed by a Marriage Offciant who is an employee of the City, the Marriage Officiant Fee is retained by the City of Niagara Falls (2) Payment of the City's portion of applicable fees is mandatory and shall not be waived by the Clerk or Designated Officiant. The Marriage Officiant may , at their sole discretion, waive the portion of the fees (Officiant/Mileage/Expenses) which would otherwise be payable to them (3) All applicable insurance coverage shall be the responsibility of the couple and the City shall be provided with the applicable documentation, including the use of City Hall. Additional Notes: 1. Additional rental fees may apply for the use of other locations outside of City Hall. Bookings for any other facility is the responsibility of participants to make appropriate arrangements and payment for a facility to be utilized for the Marriage Ceremony. 2. Fees do not include the Marriage Licence Fee which is established by by-law and my be amended from time to time. 3. All marriage ceremonies shall be performed in accordance with the City's Civil Marriage Soleminization Policy. Vacation Rental Units/Bed & Breakfast $ Rate $ HST Total Vacation Rental Units/Bed & Breakfast - new licence or ownership change*500.00 N/A 500.00 Renewal of Vacation Rental Unit or Bed & Breakfast (annual)*250.00 N/A 250.00 *this fee includes the Fire Inspection Fee Council Code of Conduct $ Rate $ HST Expiration Date Filing Fee 500.00 N/A N/A Note: In the event that the Integrity Commissioner determines that a complaint is frivolous, vexatious, contains sufficient grounds to support an investigation, or that it is determined that no violation occurred, that the complainant shall forfeit the filing fee of $500. If the Integrity Commissioner finds there are sufficient grounds to support an investigation, 50% of the filing fee shall be refunded. Clerks Department 4 Page 355 of 398 Water Rates Consumption Charge Water Sewer Rate Table for Monthly Service Charges Meter Size Water $ Fee Sewer $ Fee 15 millimeters (5/8")21.99 24.82 18 millimeters (3/4")21.99 24.82 25 millimeters (1")32.99 37.23 37 millimeters (1 1/2")82.47 93.08 50 millimeters (2")153.94 173.75 75 millimeters (3")302.38 341.30 100 millimeters (4")527.80 595.72 150 millimeters (6")1,033.61 1,166.61 200 millimeters (8")1,737.34 1,960.90 250 millimeters (10")2,496.05 2,817.25 Flat Rate Table for Monthly Service Charges Flat Rate Monthly Charges Water $ Fee Sewer $ Fee Monthly Charges 49.85 53.84 Flat Rate New Construction Monthly Charges Water $ Fee Sewer $ Fee New Construction Monthly Charges 25.00 25.00 Residential Reluctant Monthly Charges Water $ Fee Sewer $ Fee Reluctant Monthly Charge 149.55 161.52 *Rates displayed assumes payment on or before due date. Payments received subsequent to due dates are subject to a Late Payment Charge of 1.25% to be added to the water account at the beginning of each month. The Municipal Act provides the City with the authority to transfer unpaid water/sewer charges to the property tax account of the owner. A processing fee of $25 is charged on each account transferred to taxes due to non-payment. Finance Rate $1.314 per cubic meter $1.518 per cubic meter 5 Page 356 of 398 Water $ Fee $ HST $ Total New Account Set Up Fee 30.00 N/A 30.00 Collection Charge - overdue water bills 30.00 N/A 30.00 Water Information per property 20.00 N/A 20.00 Meter Data Fee 30.00 N/A 30.00 Shutting Off or Turning On water supply (arrears & seasonal or general) - during normal working hours 91.39 N/A 91.39 Shutting Off or Turning On water supply (arrears & seasonal or general) - outside normal working hours 219.27 N/A 219.27 Fail to have property ready for booked meter inspection, sealing & remote installation (ISR)75.00 N/A 75.00 Shutting Off or Turning on Water Supply (maintenance) - during normal working hours 69.79 N/A 69.79 Shutting Off or Turning on Water Supply (maintenance) - outside normal working hours 197.67 N/A 197.67 Administration Fee for Water Arrears Transferred to Outside Collection Agency 30.00 N/A 30.00 Water Bill Reprint 20.00 N/A 20.00 Water Bill Statement of Account - Current Year no charge N/A 0.00 Water Bill Statement of Account - One Year & Prior 15.00 N/A 15.00 Transfer Fee between accounts (first time free)20.00 N/A 20.00 Transfer to /from tax (first time free)20.00 N/A 20.00 Refund on Credit on Water Account (first time free)20.00 N/A 20.00 Note: for the purpose of this by-law, normal working hours or water shutoff/turn on shall mean (exclusive of observed holidays): April to November - Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 3:45 pm; November to April - Monday to Thursday 8:00 am and midnight, Friday 8:00 and 3:45 pm Tax Information $ Fee $ HST $ Total Tax Certificate per property 70.00 N/A 70.00 Tax Information per property 40.00 N/A 40.00 Registration Fees - Mortgage Letter 40.00 N/A 40.00 Registration Fees - Debt Farm Letter 40.00 N/A 40.00 Registration Fees - Final Letter 40.00 N/A 40.00 Interest/Penalty on Tax Arrears 1.25%N/A 1.25% Extension Agreements 500.00 N/A 500.00 Personal Tax Information Copy - Current Year no charge N/A no charge Personal Tax Information Copy - One Year and prior 15.00 N/A 15.00 Personal Tax Information Copy - Prior to 1990 50.00 N/A 50.00 Mortgage Company Administration Fee 15.00 N/A 15.00 Tax Bill Reprint 15.00 N/A 15.00 Transfer Fee to tax account - internal 30.00 N/A 30.00 Transfer Fee to tax account - external 50.00 N/A 50.00 Refund Credit on Tax Account (first time free)20.00 N/A 20.00 Licences $ Fee $ HST $ Total Dog Licence - Neutered 20.00 N/A 20.00 Dog Licence - Non-Neutered 40.00 N/A 40.00 Miscellaneous $ Fee $ HST $ Total Returned Cheque Fee - per account 35.00 N/A 35.00 Ownership/Address change request 20.00 N/A 20.00 Rush Tax Certificates 50.00 N/A 50.00 New Roll Creation 40.00 N/A 40.00 Finance 6 Page 357 of 398 Description $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Preparation of Subdivision Agreement 3,500.00 N/A 3,500.00 Preparation of Development Agreement 3,500.00 N/A 3,500.00 Preparation of Condominium Agreement 3,500.00 N/A 3,500.00 Preparation of Site Plan Agreement 1,500.00 N/A 1,500.00 Preparation of Amending Site Plan Agreement 650.00 N/A 650.00 Preparation of Section 37 Agreement 1,000.00 N/A 1,000.00 Preparation of Conservation Easement Agreement 750.00 N/A 750.00 Preparation of Encroachment Agreement 500.00 N/A 500.00 Preparation of Easement Agreement 500.00 N/A 500.00 Preparation of Lease/Licence Agreement with the City 500.00 65.00 565.00 Preparation of Release of Easement 150.00 N/A 150.00 Preparation of Amending Encroachment Agreement/Assignment of Encroaching Agreement 250.00 N/A 250.00 Preparation of Registration Document for Part Lot Control By-Law 200.00 N/A 200.00 Preparation of Registration & Discharge for Property Standards Order 150.00 N/A 150.00 Preparationof all other Agreements 1,500.00 N/A 1,500.00 Preparation of Release and/or Discharge of Agreement 150.00 N/A 150.00 Processing of Air Rights Easement 500.00 N/A 500.00 Processing of Conveyance of Lands for Road Widening/Daylighting Triangle 250.00 N/A 250.00 Processing of Dedication/Lifting of Reserve Blocks 250.00 N/A 250.00 Processing of request to Encroach on City Owned Property - Residential 250.00 N/A 250.00 Processing of request to Encroach on City Owned Property - Commercial 500.00 N/A 500.00 Request to Purchase Property that has not been previously declared surplus 500.00 N/A 500.00 Deposit for Appraisal & Reference Plan costs associated with approved purchase of property that has not been previously declared surplus 5,000.00 N/A 5,000.00 Request to Lease/Licence City Owned Property 500.00 N/A 500.00 Preparation of Registration Document for All Other Agreements 200.00 N/A 200.00 *The above fees are subject to Applicable Disbursements and Registration Costs and are at the discretion of the City Solicitor Description $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Stanley Ave. Business Park Assoc. Annual Sign Fee for Third Party Advertising (for 4 panels)500.00 65.00 565.00 Term: October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024 Payment Due Date: September 1, 2023 Legal Business Development 7 Page 358 of 398 Official Plan Amendment $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Official Plan Amendment Application 13,000.00 N/A 13,000.00 More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review $1,500 for each subsequent submission N/A $1,500 for each subsequent submission Aggregate Resource Extraction Full Cost Recovery N/A Full Cost Recovery Preconsultation $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Preconsultation Fee (consent & site plan) 750.00 N/A 750.00 All other applications 1,500.00 N/A 1,500.00 More than two (2) submissions of a concept for review/preparation of a second checklist $500 for each subsequent submission N/A $500 for each subsequent submission Zoning By-Law Amendment $ Fee*$ HST $ Total High Rise Buildings (greater than 10 storeys)15,750.00 N/A 15,750.00 Complex (review of 3 or more studies required for the application)13,000.00 N/A 13,000.00 Standard 6,100.00 N/A 6,100.00 Request for a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO)/Review of Ministry Initiated MZO 6,100.00 N/A 6,100.00 Request to lift a Holding (H) Regulation 2,000.00 N/A 2,000.00 More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review $1,500 for each subsequent submission N/A $1,500 for each subsequent submission Official Plan & Zoning By-Law Amendment (Combined)$ Fee*$ HST $ Total High Rise Buildings (greater than 10 storeys)17,500.00 N/A 17,500.00 All Other Lands 14,600.00 N/A 14,600.00 More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review $1500 for each subsequent submission N/A $1500 for each subsequent submission Site Plan Amendment $ Fee*$ HST $ Total High Rise Buildings (greater than 10 storeys)7,500.00 N/A 7,500.00 All Other Lands 5,500.00 N/A 5,500.00 Amendment to Site Plan Agreement 1,550.00 N/A 1,550.00 Site Plan Resubmission (after 2 submissions within 1 year of original application)3,200.00 N/A 3,200.00 Plan of Subdivision $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Draft Plan 14,600.00 N/A 14,600.00 Modifications to Draft Plan Approval 2,600.00 N/A 2,600.00 Extension to Draft Plan Approval 1,050.00 N/A 1,050.00 Plan of Condominium $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Vacant Land 10,800.00 N/A 10,800.00 Conversion 4,300.00 N/A 4,300.00 Standard/Common Element 3,000.00 N/A 3,000.00 Extension of Draft Plan 2,000.00 N/A 2,000.00 Modification of Draft Plan - Vacant Land Condominium 2,750.00 N/A 2,750.00 Modification of Draft Plan - Standard/Conversion 2,000.00 N/A 2,000.00 Exemption to Condominium Draft Plan Approval 3,000.00 N/A 3,000.00 Part Lot Control $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Separation of semi-detached/on-street townhouse units per lot/block (and $510 for each additional lot, per request)1,850.00 N/A 1,850.00 Deeming by-law (no fee when combined with a zoning amendment)1,625.00 N/A 1,625.00 Property Relotting for the first lot (and $510 for each additional lot created from the same lands)3,675.00 N/A 3,675.00 Public Notification $ Fee*$ HST $ Total Mailing Re-notification 400.00 N/A 400.00 Reassessment requiring a further report 1,000.00 N/A 1,000.00 Newspaper re-notification ($600 deposit payable with application)Actual Cost N/A Actual Cost Notes: Additional fees are required for Regional Planning review of most applications. Additional fees may be required for Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Regional Niagara Health Department review, where applicable. Notes: Additional fees from the Legal Department are required for applications requiring agreements and registrations of some by-laws. Planning, Building & Development 8 Page 359 of 398 Committee of Adjustment $ Fee $ HST $ Total Consent Application 3,675.00 N/A 3,675.00 Consent Application to separate two existing units 1,850.00 N/A 1,850.00 Change of Conditions 600.00 N/A 600.00 Minor Variance 2,300.00 N/A 2,300.00 Re-notification/Rescheduling (consent/minor variance)300.00 N/A 300.00 Concurrent Consent/Minor Variance Application 4,450.00 N/A 4,450.00 Concurrent Consent Application - First Application 3,675.00 N/A 3,675.00 Each additional consent application for the same lands 550.00 N/A 550.00 Request for Exemption from 2-year waiting period for variances 425.00 N/A 425.00 Additional fee for calling of a Special Meeting to address an application 800.00 N/A 800.00 Sign By-Law $ Fee $ HST $ Total Sign by-law Variance 2,300.00 N/A 2,300.00 Sign by-law Amendment 6,100.00 N/A 6,100.00 Sidewalk Cafes $ Fee $ HST $ Total Application for Sidewalk Café 525.00 N/A 525.00 Licence fee for Sidewalk Café (minimum fee - $350, maximum fee - $5,000)$35.00/m²N/A $35.00/m² Compliance Letters $ Fee $ HST $ Total Site Plan Compliance Letter (no fee when combined with a zoning confirmation letter)215.00 N/A 215.00 Environmental Request Letter (no fee when combined with a zoning confirmation letter) 215.00 N/A 215.00 Building Permit Compliance Letter 215.00 N/A 215.00 Zoning Confirmation Letter 215.00 N/A 215.00 Heritage Status Inquiry 215.00 N/A 215.00 Publications $ Fee $ HST $ Total Official Plan 39.82 5.18 45.00 Zoning By-Law 79-200 (as amended) 38.82 5.05 43.87 Urban Woodlot Study 26.55 3.45 30.00 Accomodations & Attractions Inventory 22.12 2.88 25.00 Garner Neighbourhood Secondary Plan 13.27 1.73 15.00 Tourism Policy Review 13.27 1.73 15.00 Tourist Area Development Strategy 13.27 1.73 15.00 Tourist Area Development Application Guide 4.42 0.57 4.99 Sign By-Law Review Study 13.27 1.73 15.00 Streetscape Masterplan 13.27 1.73 15.00 Reverse Lot Frontage Interim Guidelines (1989)8.85 1.15 10.00 Site Plan Policy & Standards (copy included with application)8.85 1.15 10.00 Smart Growth in Niagara 4.42 0.57 4.99 High-rise Hotel Development Inventory No charge No charge No charge Heritage Walking Tours No charge No charge No charge Copies of Out-of-print Materials 35.40 4.60 40.00 Photocopying - 4 pages or more - black & white 0.27 0.04 0.31 Community Improvement Plans $ Fee $ HST $ Total Brownfield CIP 8.85 1.15 10.00 Brownfield Strategy No charge No charge No charge Pilot Project Area No charge No charge No charge Financial Incentives No charge No charge No charge Main & Ferry SWOT Analysis Report No charge No charge No charge Historic Drummondville CIP 8.85 1.15 10.00 Downtown CIP 8.85 1.15 10.00 Planning, Building & Development 9 Page 360 of 398 Group A - Assembly Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 School, Church, Restaurant (over 30 seats), Library, Theatre, Educational or Recreational Facility and Occupancies of a similar nature 18.59 Casino 30.15 Group B - Institutional Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Hospital, Nursing Home, Reformatory, Prison & Occupancies of a similar nature 18.59 Group C - Residential Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Single detached, semi-detached, duplex dwelling 12.09 Triplex, Fourplex, Townhouse Dwellings 11.48 Additional fee for finished basement, in any of above 3.53 Apartment Building 11.25 Hotel/Motel/Bed & Breakfast 18.59 Private Outdoor Swimming Pool (regulated by Swimming Pool By-law 2014- 58 - Seasonal 75.00 Private Outdoor Swimming Pool (regulated by Swimming Pool By-law 2014- 58 - Above Ground 150.00 Private Outdoor Swimming Pool (regulated by Swimming Pool By-law 2014- 58 - In Ground 200.00 Group D - Business & Personal Service Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Office or Medical Building, Financial Institution and Occupancies of a Similar Nature: Finished 18.59 Office or Medical Building, Financial Institution and Occupancies of a Similar Nature: Architectural Shell 14.87 Group E - Mercantile Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Low Rise Retail Store, Strip Plaza, Small Restaurant of 30 seats or less, and Occupancies of a similar nature: Finished 15.13 Low Rise Retail Store, Strip Plaza, Small Restaurant of 30 seats or less, and Occupancies of a similar nature: Architectural Shell 12.11 Group F - Industrial Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Factory, Plant, Warehouse, Industrial Building and Occupancies of a similar nature 7.36 Offices in Industrial Building 13.85 Parking Garage 5.29 Service Station, Car Wash 12.62 Planning, Building & Development 10 Page 361 of 398 Alterations & Repairs Group A - Assembly Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Including plumbing AND mechanical 11.15 Including plumbing OR mechanical 10.23 Excluding plumbing AND mechanical 9.30 Group B - Institutional Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Including plumbing AND mechanical 11.15 Including plumbing OR mechanical 10.23 Excluding plumbing AND mechanical 9.30 Group C - Residential Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Including plumbing AND mechanical 7.25 Including plumbing OR mechanical 6.65 Excluding plumbing AND mechanical 6.05 Foundation Only 3.03 Group D - Business & Personal Service Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Including plumbing AND mechanical 11.15 Including plumbing OR mechanical 10.23 Excluding plumbing AND mechanical 9.30 Group E - Mercantile Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Including plumbing AND mechanical 4.42 Including plumbing OR mechanical 4.05 Excluding plumbing AND mechanical 3.69 Group F - Mercantile Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Including plumbing AND mechanical 4.42 Including plumbing OR mechanical 4.05 Excluding plumbing AND mechanical 3.69 General Alerations - All Classifications Permit Fee January 1, 2017 Roof Structure (replace, modify or alter structure)375.00 flat fee Installation of drainage layer and weeping tile system 200.00 flat fee Minor Alteration (not requiring plans)150.00 flat fee Demolition Permit Fee per m2 Building less than 275 m2 in gross floor area 150.00 flat fee All other demolitions 0.30 Planning, Building & Development 11 Page 362 of 398 Accessory Structures to Group C - Residential Occupancies Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Attached Garage/Carport 9.45 Other Accessory Buildings (detached garage/carport, shed)3.89 Covered Deck/porch 3.44 Uncovered Deck/porch (flat fee)150.00 flat fee Sunroom/Solarium 9.45 Special Categories/Designated Structures Permit Fee per m2 January 1, 2017 Agriculture Building (barn, greenhouse)5.72 Air Supported Structure, Tent, Temporary Fabric Structure - under 250 m2 150.00 flat fee Air Supported Structure, Tent, Temporary Fabric Structure - 250 m2 or more 1.39/m2 Other Permits Permit Fee per m2 Conversion of interior of existing building to Casino 14.31 Signs - under 10 m2 150.00 flat fee Signs - 10 m2 or more 300.00 flat fee Trailer (construction trailer, sea container)200.00 flat fee Re-locatable Building/Portable (support structure included)475.00 flat fee Unenclosed Public Swimming pool/spa (pool or spa only 475.00 flat fee Wind Turbine Structure/On Ground Solar Collector 350.00 flat fee Roof Mounted Solar Panels 250.00 flat fee Other Designated Structure as listed in Division A 1.3.1.1 of the Building Code 250.00 flat fee Mobile Homes Permit Fee per m2 CSA Certified Mobile Home (foundation not included)250.00 flat fee Uncertified Mobile Home (foundation included)6.43 Mobile Home Foundation 1.84 Planning, Building & Development 12 Page 363 of 398 Miscellaneous Works Permit Fee per m2 Under pinning (per linear metre)29.00 Stage (temporary)275.00 flat fee Demising Wall/Party Wall installation 150.00 flat fee Fireplace/Woodstove 150.00 flat fee Commercial Kitchen Hood & Fire Suppression System 275.00 flat fee Fire Alarm System Upgrades/Installations 275.00 flat fee Sprinkler and/or Standpipe System Upgrades/Installations 275.00 flat fee Conditional/Partial Permits Permit Fee Building Foundation - Complete to grade, including all underground services 15% Completed Structural Shell - Complete exterior shell without any interior finishes 55% Complete Architectural Shell - Complete exterior shell including interior finishes on exterior and structural walls 80% Complete Building - Includes all tenant improvements and complete interior finish 100% Administration/Permits Fee Conditional Building Permit Agreement (in addition to permit fees)500.00 Conditional Permit Deposit (refundable upon issuance of full permit) 10% of construction value (minimum of $5,000) Transfer of Permit 150.00 Moving of a Building 100.00 Deferral of Permit Revocation 100.00 Building/Property/Zoning Report 100.00 Administration/Permits Fee Limiting Distance Agreement (registered on title)1,000.00 Change of Use of Permit under 400 m2 150.00 flat fee Change of Use of Permit 400 m2 or more 0.78 per sq. m. No Const. required 75.00 flat fee Partial Occupancy Permit of an Unfinished Building 150.00 flat fee NSF Cheque Service Charge - per property 35.00 Adminstration fee for unpaid Building Permit fees transferred to property taxes 25.00 Planning, Building & Development 13 Page 364 of 398 Inspection/Plans Examination Fee Stock Plans Review (model plans reviewed without building permit application)350.00 Off Hours Plans Examination Requests (minimum 4 hours)125.00/hour Review of Alternative Solution Submission (minimum 4 hours)125.00/hour Secondary Plans Review 75.00/hour Review of Revisions/Amendments to Permits 100.00/hour Non Routine Inspection 75.00/hour Off Hours Inspection 150.00/hour Unprepared for Inspection 75.00 flat fee Fees based on Value of Construction: for categories not listed above, the minimum permit fee identified in subsection 1.2 of the Schedule shall apply. $15 per $1,000 of valuate construction cost or portion thereof. Plumbing & Sewer (Exclusive of other construction) Single, Semi-Detached, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex, Row Houses Permit Fee All plumbing contained inside of a building, First seven (7) fixtures 100.00 flat fee All plumbing contained inside of a building, per additional fixtures 8.00/fixture All Other Buildings Permit Fee All plumbing contained inside of a building, First seven (7) fixtures 200.00 flat fee All plumbing contained inside of a building, per additional fixtures 8.00/fixture Sewer and Water Maintenance Permit Fee All buried piping on private property outside of a building: first 15m 100.00 flat fee All buried piping on private property outside of a building: per additional 15m 35.00 flat fee Backflow Preventer Installation (water line)150.00 flat fee Back Water valve installation (sewer)150.00 flat fee Sump Pit Installation (weeping tile installation included)200.00 flat fee Grease/Oil Interceptor Installation 200.00 flat fee Note: Plumbing & sewer permits are only required for plumbing works done exclusive of any other permit work. Where work is done in relation to works permitted under a building permit, a separate plumbing and sewer permit is not required. Security Performance Deposits Single Permit Deposit Deposit Value Detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse (per dwelling)1,000.00 Multiple Permit Deposit Deposit Value Detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse 10,000.00 Single Permit Deposit Deposit Value Addition(s) to buildings described above where excavation is required 750.00 Miscellaneous construction accessory to the buildings described above with a construction value greater than $3,500 500.00 Construction projects other than those described above involving buildings or additions where a Site Plan IS required 1,250.00 Construction projects other than those described above involving buildings or additions where a Site Plan IS NOT required 2,500.00 Demolition project 750.00 Move a building 1,000.00 Conditional Building Permit Deposit (minimum $5,000)10% of construction value Planning, Building & Development 14 Page 365 of 398 Lot Grading Any type of dwelling in a plan of subdivision that has NOT already been assumed by the City Any type of dwelling proposed to be placed on an infill lot Moving a building Refunds Stage of Permit Where only administrative functions have been completed (application received, cost analysis complete and application is entered into Building Services Database) Where only administrative and zoning functions have been completed Where only administrative, zoning & plans examination functions have been completed Where the permit has been issued and field inspections have yet to be performed, subsequent to permit issuance Where the calculated refund is less than the minimum permit fee application to the work, no refund shall be made of the fees paid. Where a request for refund is made twelve (12) months or more after the issuance of the permit, there shall be no fees refunded. Other Applicable Fees Item $ Fee $ HST $ Total Liquor Licence Approval Request (Total fee includes both Building & Fire Services): Building Department: $150 + $19.50 HST = $169.50 Fire Department: $160 + $20.80 HST = $180.80 310.00 40.30 350.30 Water Meter 5/8" Positive Displacement Complete 568.47 73.90 642.37 Water Meter 5/8" x 3/4 Positive Displacement Complete 568.47 73.90 642.37 Water Meter 3/4" Positive Displacement Complete 626.25 81.41 707.66 Water Meter 1" Positive Displacement Complete 725.15 94.27 819.42 Water Meter 1.5" Positive Displacement Complete 1307.63 169.99 1,477.62 911 Rural Address Sign 200.00 26.00 226.00 Building File Search (per hour/property) *subject to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act 35.00 4.55 39.55 Photocopies (per page) letter size 0.56 0.07 0.63 Photocopies (per page) legal size 0.75 0.10 0.85 Photocopies (per page) ledger size 1.11 0.14 1.25 Copies of Large Plans (per plan) - black & white 4.42 0.57 4.99 Copies of Large Plans (per plan) - colour 8.85 1.15 10.00 Municipal Enforcement Services $ Fee $ HST $ Total Sign Removal Administration Fee 60.00 7.80 67.80 Litter By-Law Administraton Fee 300.00 39.00 339.00 Fence Variance 250.00 32.50 282.50 Property Standards Fees $ Fee $ HST $ Total Certificate of Compliance 200.00 - 200.00 Discharge of an Order registered on title 600.00 - 600.00 File of Notice of Appeal 500.00 - 500.00 Subject to the provisions of this part and this By-law 2014-87, development charges against land to be developed for residential use shall be calculated and collected at the following base rates: Planning, Building & Development 90% 80% 60% 50% Deposit Value 1,000.00 per dwelling 1,500.00 per dwelling 1,000.00 % of Fees Paid 15 Page 366 of 398 Schedule of Development Charges September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023 Service Singles & Semis (per unit) Rows & Other Multiples (per unit) Apartments Outside Core Tourist Area (per m2) Core Tourist Area(2) (per m2) Singles & Semis Rows & Other Multiples Fire Protection 668.00 420.00 318.00 3.01 3.01 668.00 420.00 Roads & Related 3,843.00 2,410.00 1,826.00 17.25 17.25 3,843.00 2,410.00 General Government 130.00 82.00 62.00 0.59 0.59 130.00 82.00 Library 686.00 429.00 325.00 - - 686.00 429.00 Parks & Recreation 3,302.00 2,071.00 1,570.00 - - 3,302.00 2,071.00 Public Works & Fleet 391.00 245.00 186.00 1.76 1.76 391.00 245.00 Municipal Wide Services 9,020.00 5,657.00 4,287.00 22.61 22.61 9,020.00 5,657.00 Water 902.00 565.00 428.00 3.94 5.18 902.00 565.00 Sanitary Sewer 3,134.00 1,966.00 1,491.00 13.75 0.60 3,134.00 1,966.00 Storm Water Management 2,683.00 1,684.00 1,275.00 11.77 1.92 2,683.00 1,684.00 Sidewalks 208.00 130.00 99.00 0.91 0.84 208.00 130.00 Urban Area Services(1)6,927.00 4,345.00 3,293.00 30.37 8.54 6,927.00 4,345.00 Total Charge 15,947.00 10,002.00 7,580.00 52.98 31.15 15,947.00 10,002.00 4,165.00 2,612.00 11,782.00 7,390.00 *Amounts of Development Charges adjustments are in accordance with Section 14, By-law 2019-69, shall be made each year on September 1st. **The 17% increase is based on Statistics Canada Construction Price Standard available from Q2-2021 to Q2-2022 Notes: (1) See Schedule "C" of By-Law 2019-69 (2) See Schedule "D" of By-Law 2019-69 (3) See Schedule "E" of By-Law 2019-69 Total Charge Planning, Building & Development Residential Charge by Unit Type Non- Residential Charge by Unit Type Exemption(3) Residential Charge by Unit Type Total Exempted Value for residential dwellings constructed with the downtown community improvement area(3) 16 Page 367 of 398 City Development Charges 2022-2023 Subject to annual change due to CPI as per By-Law - Fees effective September 1, 2022 Development Charges against land to be developmed for residential and non-residential use shall be based upon the following designated services within the corresponding area providing by the City, and in proportions applicable to each service. Designated Services Municipal Wide Charge Allocation Combined Urban Charge Allocation Non- Residential Municipal Wide Charge Allocation Non-Residential Combined Tourist Core Charge Allocation Non-Residential Combined Outside Tourist Core Charge Allocation Fire Protection 7.40%4.19%13.31%9.66%5.68% Roads & Related 42.61%24.10%76.29%55.38%32.56% General Government 1.44%0.82%2.61%1.89%1.11% Library 7.61%4.30%0.00%0.00%0.00% Parks & Recreation 36.61%20.71%0.00%0.00%0.00% Public Works & Fleet 4.33%2.45%7.79%5.65%3.32% Water 0.00%5.66%0.00%16.63%7.44% Sanitary Sewer 0.00%19.65%0.00%1.93%25.95% Storm Water Management 0.00%16.82%0.00%6.16%22.22% Sidewalks 0.00%1.30%0.00%2.70%1.72% Total 100.00%100.00%100.00%100.00%100.00% Planning, Building & Development 17 Page 368 of 398 Private Sewer Lateral Cleaning $ Fee $ HST $ Total Monday to Sunday (exclusive of observed holidays) between 8:00am and 7:15 pm 159.04 N/A 159.04 Monday to Sunday (exclusive of observed holidays) between 7:15pm and 8:00 pm 199.30 N/A 199.30 Monday to Sunday (exclusive of observed holidays) between 8:00pm and 8:00 am 400.61 N/A 400.61 Observed Holiday 400.61 N/A 400.61 "No action", cancellation or false alarm (exclusvie of observed holidays) between 8:00 am and 7:15 pm 60.00 N/A 60.00 "No action", cancellation or false alarm (exclusvie of observed holidays) between 7:15 pm and 8:00 am 90.00 N/A 90.00 Video inspection of a private sewer service (only during times as per line 1 above) free once annually. All other requests will be charged as per lines 1, 2 and 3 above one free annually N/A one free annually Copy of DVD of video 8.85 1.15 10.00 High pressure flushing of sewer lateral from maintenance hole/property line at City's direction or requirement Note: Payment can be made by cash or cheque in advance of doing any work New Install Meter Costs $ Fee $ HST $ Total 5/8" Positive Displacement Complete 568.47 73.90 642.37 5/8" Positive Displacement Meter Only 261.03 33.93 294.96 5/8" x 3/4" Positive Displacement Complete 568.47 73.90 642.37 5/8" x 3/4" Positive Displacement Meter Only 261.03 33.93 294.96 3/4" Positive Displacement Complete 626.25 81.41 707.66 3/4" Positive Displacement Meter Only 318.81 41.45 360.26 1" Positive Displacement Complete 725.15 94.27 819.42 1" Positive Displacement Meter Only 408.71 53.13 461.84 1.5" Positive Displacement Complete 1,307.63 169.99 1,477.62 1.5" Positive Displacement Meter Only 861.74 112.03 973.77 2" compound 2,929.76 380.87 3,310.63 3" compound 4,332.40 563.21 4,895.61 4" compound 5,918.62 769.42 6,688.04 6" compound 10,616.71 1,380.17 11,996.88 6 x 8" compound 4" to 10" protectus R900 Wall Mount Transmitter 313.89 40.81 354.70 Wire Replacement 84.29 10.96 95.25 Fail to be ready for pre-scheduled meter repair by City staff Water $ Fee $ HST $ Total Bulk Water Rate (per cubic meter)2.12 N/A 2.12 Bulk Water Distribution System - purchase card 15.00 N/A 15.00 Installation of Water Service - any size City supervised tapping fees: 3/4"-5/8" up to & including 2" service 131.10 N/A 131.10 City supervised tapping fees: 4" and up 464.50 N/A 464.50 Fail to be ready for appointment 75.00 N/A 75.00 Charge for application to change meter size 125.00 N/A 125.00 Municipal Works At cost Actual Costs Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost 18 Page 369 of 398 Water, Cont'd Water $ Fee $ HST $ Total Exercise & Operate Curb Stop or Property Valve 69.79 N/A 69.79 3rd Party Meter Testing/Verification (up to 1")250.12 N/A 250.12 Water Meter Tampering Fee (plus new install meter cost & estimated water theft)500.00 N/A 500.00 Water Meter Inspection 50.00 N/A 50.00 Hydrant Flushing/Testing: per hydrant 69.79 N/A 69.79 Sanitary Sewer Diversion Rebate Application 125.00 N/A 125.00 Shutting off or turning on water supply (arrears & seasonal shut off) during normal working hours 91.39 N/A 91.39 Shutting off or turning on water supply (arrears & seasonal shut off) outside normal working hours 219.27 N/A 219.27 Shutting off or turning on water supply (maintenance) during normal working hours 69.79 N/A 69.79 Shutting off or turning on water supply (maintenance) outside normal working hours 197.67 N/A 197.67 Miscellaneous - Water/Wastewater $ Fee $ HST $ Total Water & Wastewater backflow and meter rental fee 125.00 N/A 125.00 Charge after 14 days and every additional 14 days thereafter 125.00 N/A 125.00 Administrative - Invoicing 25.00 N/A 25.00 Notes: Charge for meters found on By-pass: a) By-pass opened with the consent of the City will be charged using the average estimated daily consumption based on annual consumption x number of days on by-pass b) By-pass opened or meter removed, tampered or illegal will be charged (a) x 3 penalty rate. c) If no previous consumption is recorded, a similarly sized meter/similar use will be used at the Engineer's discretion to calculate average daily consumption and charge at (b) rate. Water Meter Tampering is a $500.00 fee, plus the cost of the water meter replacement and the estimated consumption loss. For the purpose of thie by-law, normal working hours shall mean Monday to Friday (exclusive of observed holidays) between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Municipal Works Meter loaned with Back Flow Preventor for approved hydrant consumption: Damage to meter or backflow preventor cost. 19 Page 370 of 398 Subdivision & Vacant Land Condominium and Deposits $ Fee $ HST $ Total Administration Fee (on construction value)3.00%N/A Varies Inspection Fee (on construction value)2.50%N/A Varies Pre-Servicing Agreement Fee 500.00 N/A 500.00 Street Lighting Inspection Fee (ea. Lights, 3rd Party Inspection)160.00 N/A 160.00 Boulevard Street Tree Fee (ea)450.00 N/A 450.00 Cash in-lieu of Survey Monumentation (see below) Vertical Monumentation < 10 Ha 600.00 N/A Varies 10 Ha to 20 Ha 1,200.00 N/A Varies Each Additional Ha 600.00 N/A Varies Horizontal Monumentation < 5 Ha 400.00 N/A Varies 5 Ha to 10 Ha 800.00 N/A Varies Each Additional Ha 400.00 N/A Varies Lot Grading Deposit (ea. Lot/Unit - Max $50,000.00)1,000.00 N/A Varies As Constructed Plan Deposit (ea. Lot/Unit - Max $20,000.00)1,000.00 N/A Varies Administrative $ Fee $ HST $ Total Full Size Prints - Black & White 4.42 0.57 4.99 Full Size Prints - Colour 8.85 1.15 10.00 Photocopies (per page): Letter (colour)0.50 0.07 0.57 Photocopies (per page): Legal (colour)0.75 0.10 0.85 Photocopies (per page): Ledger (colour)1.00 0.13 1.13 Photocopies (per page): Letter (black & white)0.30 0.04 0.34 Photocopies (per page): Legal (black & white)0.40 0.05 0.45 Photocopies (per page): Ledger(black & white)0.50 0.07 0.57 Letters of Compliance 200.00 26.00 226.00 Saved documents on customer supplied USB 5.31 0.69 6.00 Saved documents on included USB 13.27 1.73 15.00 Engineering Manuals and Reports (binding, cover & assembly)13.27 1.73 15.00 Engineering Manuals and Reports (per sheet/double sided)0.03 0.00 0.03 Road Occupancy Permit $ Fee $ HST $ Total Application (security deposit required upon approval of application)350.00 N/A 350.00 Site Alteration Permit $ Fee $ HST $ Total Application (plus applicable security deposit)200.00 N/A 200.00 Municipal Works 20 Page 371 of 398 Forestry - City Tree Removal Request $ Fee $ HST $ Total City tree removal application fee *removal of request only, no guarantee of approval 100.00 N/A 100.00 City tree removal (plus $900 contribution to 2:1 replanting elsewhere) Curb & Sidewalk Alterations $ Fee $ HST $ Total Curb Cut per linear foot (minimum cut fee $250.00)90.35 N/A 90.35 Sidewalk Repair per square foot 186.40 N/A 186.40 Curb Repair per linear foot (minimum repair fee $250.00)209.00 N/A 209.00 Sanitary, Storm or Water Model - Assessments $ Fee $ HST $ Total Small scale development and simple modeling 1,500.00 195.00 1,695.00 Mid-scale development and medium complexity modeling 3,000.00 390.00 3,390.00 Large scale development and high complexity modeling 6,000.00 780.00 6,780.00 Special modeling services Parkland $ Fee $ HST $ Total Parkland Gate Installation Application 550.00 71.50 621.50 Parkland Access Permit (plus applicable security deposit)250.00 N/A 250.00 Municipal Works Case by case pricing At cost *Notes: The request for removal of a City tree is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and further requires a submission of a formal application. In effort to reserve our current tree canopy, all requests will be reviewed directly by the Forestry Supervisor. Trees approved for removal for reasons other than tree health shall be accompanied by a contribution to 2:1 replanting as per Forestry Policy 314.01. 21 Page 372 of 398 Permits $ Fee $ HST $ Total Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually) - first such vehicle 82.50 10.73 93.23 Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually) - second such vehicle- under the same registered owner as first permit 27.50 3.58 31.08 Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually) - each additional such motor vehicle under the same registered owner as the 1st and 2nd permits 16.50 2.15 18.65 Oversize/overweight load permit - single trip 82.50 10.73 93.23 Oversize/overweight load permit - annually 220.00 28.60 248.60 On-street overnight parking permit - annually 121.68 15.82 137.50 Newspaper box permit - annually 33.00 N/A 33.00 Parking meter bagging (per meter per day) - standard daily route for bagged 11.00 1.43 12.43 Residential on-street permit/replacement cost 16.50 2.15 18.65 Residential Convenience pass 97.35 11.50 108.85 Parking Lots - Municipal Parking $ Fee $ HST $ Total Lot 2 - per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 2 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 3 - per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 3 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 4 - per hour 2.66 0.35 3.01 Lot 4 - per 8 hours 10.63 1.38 12.01 Lot 5 - per hour 2.66 0.35 3.01 Lot 5 - per 8 hours 10.63 1.38 12.01 Lot 7 - per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 8 - per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 9 - per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 9 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 12 - per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 12 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 13 - per month 25.00 3.25 28.25 Lot 13 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 15 - per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 16 - per hour 4.43 0.57 5.00 Lot 16 - per month 35.00 4.55 39.55 Lot 17 - per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 18 - per hour 2.66 0.35 3.01 Lot 18 - per 8 hours 10.63 1.38 12.01 Lot 18 - per month 50.00 6.50 56.50 Lot 19 - per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 19 - per hour 1.11 0.14 1.25 Lot 20 - per hour 2.66 0.35 3.01 Lot 20 - per 8 hours 10.63 1.38 12.01 On-street rate - commercial/business 1.77 0.23 2.00 On-street rate - hospital 1.77 0.23 2.00 On-street rate - tourist 3.10 0.40 3.50 Parking Lot Replacement Cost: 1-15 days Parking Lot Replacement Cost: 16-31 days Municipal Works - Parking & Traffic Full cost of lot Half cost of lot 22 Page 373 of 398 Parking Fines/Violations cont'd $ Fee $ HST $ Total Park unpaid special event rate 45.00 N/A 45.00 Traffic/Engineering Information $ Fee $ HST $ Total 8 hour intersection traffic count - per location 300.00 39.00 339.00 24 hour automatic traffic recorder (ATR) - per location 100.00 13.00 113.00 24 hour speed study (ATR) - per location 245.00 31.85 276.85 4 day automatic traffic recorder (ATR), speed/volume/class - per location 400.00 52.00 452.00 7 day automatic traffic recorder (ATR), speed/volume/class - per location 700.00 91.00 791.00 Disabled Parking Sign 30.00 3.90 33.90 Disabled Parking tab - ($300 fine)15.00 1.95 16.95 Six foot telespar post & base 50.00 6.50 56.50 Ten foot telespar post and base 60.00 7.80 67.80 "Slow down" lawn sign and base 16.50 2.15 18.65 24 hour automatic traffic recorder (ATR) - season - approx. 150 locations 1,500.00 195.00 1,695.00 Special Event Application (small)100.00 13.00 113.00 Special Event Application (medium)250.00 32.50 282.50 Special Event Application (large)500.00 65.00 565.00 Administrative Penalities Hearing non-appearance fee Late payment fee MTO search fee Screening non-appearance fee 20.00 15.00 25.00 Municipal Works - Parking & Traffic $ Fee 50.00 23 Page 374 of 398 Inspection/ Fire Prevention Services $ Fee $ HST $ Total Private Home Day Care, Respite Homes 175.00 22.75 197.75 Licensed Day Care 250.00 32.50 282.50 Boarding Room & Lodging & Bed & Breakfast 225.00 29.25 254.25 Residential: 1-3 units (includes single family dwelling, duplex and triplex)250.00 32.50 282.50 Multi-Units: Apartments 1-4 units 350.00 45.50 395.50 Multi-Units: over 4 units, rate per unit 75.00 9.75 84.75 Hotels/Motels: 1-10 units 450.00 58.50 508.50 Hotels/Motels: over 10 units, rate per unit 75.00 9.75 84.75 Commericial & Industrial less than 1,000 square meters 250.00 32.50 282.50 For each additional 1,000 square meters 75.00 9.75 84.75 Re-inspection fee for outstanding violations for the second and each subsquent re-inspection 100.00 13.00 113.00 Care/vunerable Occupancies 100.00 13.00 113.00 Municipal Licensing Re-inpection 57.37 7.46 64.83 Unsafe Building Order Compliance Inspection 350.00 45.50 395.50 FPO Response & Remediation of Hazard Fee/hr 57.37 7.46 64.83 Preconstruction consultation 57.37 7.46 64.83 Non-legislated inspection fee 57.37 7.46 64.83 Note: Requested inspection, outside of regular business hours, on weekends or holidays, is $150.00 per hour, with a minimum fee of $300.00 Approvals/Permits $ Fee $ HST $ Total General File Search 100.00 13.00 113.00 Occupant Load Signs 57.37 7.46 64.83 Reproduce Existing Documents 60.00 7.80 67.80 Fire Safety Plan Review & Approval - per submission 57.37 7.46 64.83 ULC Integrated Life Safety System Test Approval 57.37 7.46 64.83 3D Rendering of Buildings or Fire Scene 350.00 45.50 395.50 Hose Removal Approval and Inspection (per hose cabinet fee of $15/hose + HST)250.00 32.50 282.50 Letters & Produce Incident Reports to Insurance 105.00 13.65 118.65 Liquor Licence Approval Letter 160.00 20.80 180.80 Special Events (approval letter)70.00 9.10 79.10 Fireworks Displays (approval letter)70.00 9.10 79.10 Fireworks Vendor Permit 70.00 9.10 79.10 Designation of Fire Access Routes 150.00 19.50 169.50 Products $ Fee $ HST $ Total Security Key Boxes 175.00 22.75 197.75 Fire route signs 35.00 4.55 39.55 Lock for fire safety plan box 20.00 2.60 22.60 Providing & installing carbon monoxide alarm installation 35.40 4.60 40.00 Providing & installing combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarm 35.40 4.60 40.00 Providing & installing a listed smoke alarm 15.00 1.95 16.95 Fire 24 Page 375 of 398 Miscellaneous $ Fee $ HST $ Total Plan examinations, per $1 of permit value 0.10 N/A 0.10 Zoning amendments, per $1 of application fee 0.10 N/A 0.10 Site plan review, per $1 of application fee 0.10 N/A 0.10 Committee of Adjustments, per $1 of application fee 0.10 N/A 0.10 Subdivision Plans, per $1 of application fee 0.10 N/A 0.10 Fee to expedite services 50% if current applicable service fee in addition to regular fee 25 Page 376 of 398 Training/Public Education Services $ Fee $ HST $ Total Fire Safety Training - Business (minimum of 4 hours) per hour 57.37 7.46 64.83 Fire Safety Training - non-profit group Supervision of Fire Drills - Business - per Fire employee (minimum 1 hour)57.37 7.46 64.83 Supervision of Fire Drills - non-profit group Fire Extinguisher Training Base Price 250.00 32.50 282.50 Fire Extinguisher Training per person 10.00 1.30 11.30 Fire Ground Training Use: Tower with live burn props - 8 hours 1,722.64 223.94 1,946.58 Tower with live burn props - 4 hours 1,025.32 133.29 1,158.61 Training Ground with no burn props - 8 hours 500.00 65.00 565.00 Training Ground with no burn props - 4 hours 250.00 32.50 282.50 Car Rescue - per vehicle 250.00 32.50 282.50 Apparatus required/day Fire Safety Training/Public Education Services $ Fee $ HST $ Total Title searches Corporate profiles Cost of Prosecution Services Fire investigation - contracted services cost recovery Fire suppression - contracted services cost recovery Fire inspection support (fire alarm/sprinkler, etc) Cost to secure vacant building Fire Protection Services $ Fee $ HST $ Total Failure to comply with an Ontario regulation causing an Emergency Reponse O. Reg.201/01 Fire Department vehicle per hour or part thereof Non-resident motor vehicle response - per apparatus for 1st hour or part thereof Non-resident motor vehicle response - per apparatus for each additional half hour or part thereof Response for open air burning - per apparatus for the 1st hour or part thereof Response for open air burning - per apparatus for each additional half hour or part thereof. Response & remediation - grow operations/drug lab Response for rescue as result of trespass/stunting/misadventure Response for malicious complaint/false reporting After hours services (per person/per hour)86.06 11.19 97.25 Delayed response from Property Keyholder Risk Safety Management Plan (RSMP) Review - Propane $ Fee $ HST $ Total Existing facility - 5,000 USWG or less 250.00 32.50 282.50 New/modified facility - 5,000 USWG or less 500.00 65.00 565.00 Existing facility - more than 5,000 USWG 1,250.00 162.50 1,412.50 New/modified facility - more than 5,000 USWG 2,500.00 325.00 2,825.00 Fire no charge no charge as billed to the department as billed to the department **current MTO Rate as billed to the department as billed to the department as billed to the department ** note: MTO rate is an established fee used by Fire Departments to cost recover **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate as billed to the department as billed to the department **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate **current MTO Rate 26 Page 377 of 398 Preventable False Alarms $ Fee $ HST $ Total First two alarms, written warning after 2nd alarm Third alarm 300.00 39.00 339.00 Fourth Alarm 400.00 52.00 452.00 Fifth Alarm 800.00 104.00 904.00 Note: where the Fire Department responds to a property for repeated preventable fire alarm activations or for responses for single residential alarm activations, the above noted fees will be charged accordingly. The alarms will be calculated based on the calendar year commencing January 1st. No charge 27 Page 378 of 398 Please note: Cemetery Fees are effective March 1, 2023 Interment Rights (Lot Sales)Total Fee HST Total Charge Adult Single Lot 2,575.72 334.84 2,910.56 Child/Infant Single Lot - size 4'x5'1,287.86 167.42 1,455.28 Child/Infant Single Lot - with granite memorial/keepsakes storage 3,500.00 455.00 3,955.00 Cremation Lot - Single lot 538.39 69.99 608.38 Cremation Plot - Four lots 1,787.86 232.42 2,020.28 One Time Care & Maintenance Fee 300.00 39.00 339.00 Interment Rights (Niche Sales)Total Fee HST Total Charge Niche Level A & B Single Niche Stamford Green only 821.86 106.84 928.70 Double Niche 1,903.25 247.42 2,150.67 Triple Niche Stamford Green only 2,725.11 354.26 3,079.37 Niche Level C - G Single Niche Stamford Green only 1,038.14 134.96 1,173.10 Double Niche 2,162.78 281.16 2,443.94 Triple Niche Stamford Green only 3,200.91 416.12 3,617.03 Interment Rights (Niche Sales-Estate)Total Fee HST Total Charge Two Niche Unit (4 Urn Limit)4,875.00 633.75 5,508.75 Four Niche Unit (8 Urn Limit)9,750.00 1,267.50 11,017.50 Interment & Inurnment Service Fees Total Fee HST Total Charge Adult Casket Burial 1,659.32 215.71 1,875.03 Adult Double Depth Casket Burial 2,295.00 298.35 2,593.35 Child/Infant Casket Burial 829.66 107.86 937.52 Cremains Urn Burial 525.02 68.25 593.27 Oversized Urn Burial (Companion & Urn Vaults)787.55 102.38 889.93 Cremains - SCATTERING - REMEMBRANCE GARDENS 268.03 34.84 302.87 Cremains - SCATTERING - OTHER 134.01 17.42 151.43 Interment Cancellation - Casket (if not already open)393.27 51.13 444.40 Interment Cancellation - Urn (if lot/niche already open)196.64 25.56 222.20 Interment Services (Niche Inurnments)Total Fee HST Total Charge Single Inurnment 413.50 53.76 467.26 Double Cremain Inurnment*89.49 11.63 101.12 Dis-Inter Niche Urn 196.64 25.56 222.20 *Adminstration fee for the 2nd inurnment if taking place at the same time as the first and in the same niche. Cemetery Fees 28 Page 379 of 398 Please note: Cemetery Fees are effective March 1, 2023 Dis-Interment Services Total Fee HST Total Charge Adult Casket Dis-interment only*2,809.08 365.18 3,174.26 Adult Casket Dis-interment & Re-interment 480.32 62.44 542.76 Cremain Urn Dis-interment Only*790.65 102.78 893.43 Cremain Urn Dis-interment & Re-Interment 1,339.39 174.12 1,513.51 Infant Casket Dis-intermnent Only*1,079.66 140.36 1,220.02 Infant Casket Dis-intermnent & Re-interment 1,909.32 248.21 2,157.53 *remains are removed from Municipal Cemetery Interment Surcharges Total Fee HST Total Charge Late Arrivals - after 3:00 pm Mon-Sat, Sun & Holidays (each 1/2 hour)124.30 16.16 140.46 Sunday & Holiday Casket Burial - scheduled between 11:00 am & 2:00 pm 944.64 122.80 1,067.44 Sunday & Holiday Cremains Burial - scheduled between 11:00 am & 2:00 pm 472.33 61.40 533.73 Tent Rental (All Interment Services)149.16 19.39 168.55 Less than 8 working hours casket burial order 298.32 38.78 337.10 Less than 8 working hours cremains burial order 149.16 19.39 168.55 Administration Services Total Fee HST Total Charge Cemetery Administrative fee 89.49 11.63 101.12 Interment Rights Replacement/Duplicate 44.74 5.82 50.56 Cremains Urn Burial - double (admin fee) *companion urn*89.49 11.63 101.12 Cemetery Records Search (charge per hour)44.74 5.82 50.56 Cemetery Fees Dis-Interment & Administrative Service Fees 29 Page 380 of 398 Please note: Cemetery Fees are effective March 1, 2023 Niche & Memorial Products Total Fee HST Total Charge Bronze Wreath (Maplegrove) or Frame (Lundy's Lane)974.87 126.73 1,101.60 Glass - Single Niche - Stamford Green 97.49 12.67 110.16 Glass - Double Niche - Stamford Green 194.97 25.35 220.32 Glass - Triple Niche - Stamford Green 243.00 31.59 274.59 Bronze Plate - Single Niche - Stamford Green 731.15 95.05 826.20 Bronze Plate - Double Niche - Stamford Green 1,462.30 190.10 1,652.40 Bronze Plate - Triple Niche - Stamford Green 2,193.45 285.15 2,478.60 Granite Plate Etching Service 750.00 97.50 847.50 Cremation Keep Sakes - Pendant 104.00 13.52 117.52 Cremation Keep Sakes - Pendant with Fingerprint 159.00 20.67 179.67 Key FOB (extra) Stamford Green 19.49 2.53 22.02 Cemetery & Park Memorial Program Total Fee HST Total Charge Memorial Tree with name tag 810.00 105.30 915.30 Memorial Bench with plate installed on back of bench 2,700.00 351.00 3,051.00 Memorial Bench with bronze plaque (8" x 10") and stand 3,510.00 456.30 3,966.30 Foundation /Marker/Installation Services Total Fee HST Total Charge Foundation Installation - up to 36"831.80 108.13 939.93 Foundation Installation - 36" to 48"956.00 124.28 1,080.28 Foundation Installation - 49" to 60"1,281.28 166.57 1,447.85 Foundation Installation - 61" to 72 1,405.48 182.71 1,588.19 Foundation Installation - 73" to 90"1,588.00 206.44 1,794.44 Veteran Upright Marker Setting 565.16 73.47 638.63 Small Flat Marker Setting under 172 square inches 203.45 26.45 229.90 Large Flat Marker Setting over 172 square inches 357.16 46.43 403.59 Corner Markers Setting (per set of 4)203.45 26.45 229.90 Prescribed Marker Care & Maintenance Fee Total Fee HST Total Charge Flat Marker Over 172 square inches 100.00 13.00 113.00 Cemetery Fees Memorial Products & Services Foundation Fees 30 Page 381 of 398 3) Sunday & statutory holiday interment services may be scheduled between 11:00 am & 2:00 pm. An interment surcharge will apply. 4) A "scheduled" funeral late arrival & other interment surcharges will apply as indicated in the Cemetery Fee Schedule - "Interment Surcharges" 5) Funeral late arrivals (arriving after the scheduled time) will be subject to an additional fee. 6) Funeral Directors are responsible for advising families, in advance, of potential late charges & applicable surcharges. 7) Dis-interments may be scheduled from May 1st to November 1st only and at the discretion of the Cemetery Manager or designate. 8) The Funeral Director is responsible for scheduling & all related costs for disinterments including: casket/urn/vault/removal vault/urn unsealing & resealing Niagara Regional Health Unit Approval and Attendance 9) One time care & maintenance fee is charged per interment (fully body or cremation) that takes place in a lot (grave) that was purchased prior to 1955. B) Interment Right Sales 1) The Interment Rights Holder owns the interment rights to a single lot, plot and/or niche. The Interment Rights Holder must abide by the regulations stipulated in the Cemetery by-law, including the installation of a monument, maintenance of a flowerbed or other memorialization. 2) The Interment Rights Holder may transfer, exchange or sell-back a plot, single lot or niche at any time before an interment takes place. If the above Interment Rights have not been used, the purchaser may, in writing to the City within thirty (30) days from the signing of the contract, cancel this contract and receive a full refund. Following thirty (30) days, the purchaser may be eligible for a full refund less the Care & Maintenance Fees. C) Resale/Transfers The Rights Holder may resell unused lots/plots/niches to the City of Niagara Falls for a refund of the current Cemetery Fee. Rights Holder may also resell unused lots/plots/niches privately. The City reserves first right of refusal for all resell/sell back of Interment Rights (i.e. lots, plots and niches). All documents pertaining to the original sale must be returned to the Cemetery Office. An administration charge will apply, in accordance with the current Cemetery Fees Schedule. D) Payment Interment Rights (lot sales) must be paid in full before any burial and/or memorialization can take place. Payment for a burial service (casket, cremation, niche, scatter) is due the day of the service. Credit card, debit, cheque are the only acceptable methods of payment. E) Inquiries All inquiries or concerns should be received in person at the Fairview Cemetery office, on Stanley Ave., Monday through Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, or by calling (905) 354-4721 Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Saturday appointments must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Mark Richardson, Manager of Cemetery Services. 2) Monday to Saturday Interment Services (except on Statutory or City Holidays) may be scheduled between 9:00am and 3:00 pm only Cemetery Fees Memorial Products & Services Notes: A) Interment/Disinterment Services 1) All committal services scheduling is at the approval of the Cemetery Services based on location, weather, staff availability & the number of services requested. 31 Page 382 of 398 Note: Commercial Groups/Community Groups Non-profit: Prime hours are Monday-Friday 5:00 pm-11:00 pm, Saturday-Sunday 7:00 am to close Non-prime hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm and 11:00 pm - 12:00 am Statutory Holidays are charged at prime rates Summer ice rates are applicable from May 1st through August 31st Exact dates of opening & closing to be determined each year Cancellation Fee $ Fee $ HST $ Total Arenas, playing fields, Older Adult Centre and MacBain Community Centre rentals 20.81 2.71 23.52 Ice/Floor Rentals (Fall/Winter)$ Fee $ HST $ Total Adult Ice rental - prime time 223.36 29.04 252.40 Adult Ice rental - non-prime time 117.10 15.22 132.32 Youth Ice rental - prime time (resident)147.34 19.15 166.49 Youth Ice rental - prime time (non-resident)204.42 26.57 230.99 Youth Ice rental - non prime time 94.02 12.22 106.24 Youth tournament prime time (non-tenant)169.81 22.08 191.89 Ice Training (non prime time only, 5 skater maximum)61.64 8.01 69.65 Education rate (all elementary schools)56.85 7.39 64.24 Floor Rental - adult 73.90 9.61 83.51 Floor Rental - youth 68.39 8.89 77.28 Floor Rental - non-resident 86.12 11.20 97.32 Ice/Floor Rentals (Spring/Summer)$ Fee $ HST $ Total All users - prime time 216.92 28.20 245.12 All users - non prime time 146.41 19.03 165.44 Tenant Groups - prime time 181.00 23.53 204.53 Tenant Groups - non prime time 120.67 15.69 136.36 Youth tournament (non-tenant) prime time 169.80 22.07 191.87 Education rate (all schools)58.58 7.62 66.20 Floor rental - adult 76.15 9.90 86.05 Floor rental - youth 70.44 9.16 79.60 Recreation, Culture & Facilities 32 Page 383 of 398 MacBain Community Centre Room Rental Fees Rooms for Rent (Regular & Out of Town) $ Hourly Rate $ HST $ Total $ Day Rate $ HST $ Total Multi-Purpose Room A 26.25 3.41 29.66 131.25 17.06 148.31 Multi-Purpose Room D 63.00 8.19 71.19 315.00 40.95 355.95 Multi-Purpose Room E 63.00 8.19 71.19 315.00 40.95 355.95 Multi-Purpose Room D/E (together)126.00 16.38 142.38 630.00 81.90 711.90 Multi-Purpose Room F 26.25 3.41 29.66 131.25 17.06 148.31 Community Board Room 26.25 3.41 29.66 131.25 17.06 148.31 Coronation Room 63.00 8.19 71.19 315.00 40.95 355.95 Rooms for Rent (Non Profit ) $ Hourly Rate $ HST $ Total $ Day Rate $ HST $ Total Multi-Purpose Room A 13.13 1.71 14.84 63.00 8.19 71.19 Multi-Purpose Room D 31.50 4.10 35.60 157.50 20.48 177.98 Multi-Purpose Room E 31.50 4.10 35.60 157.50 20.48 177.98 Multi-Purpose Room D/E (together)63.00 8.19 71.19 315.00 40.95 355.95 Multi-Purpose Room F 13.13 1.71 14.84 63.00 8.19 71.19 Community Board Room 13.13 1.71 14.84 63.00 8.19 71.19 Coronation Room 31.50 4.10 35.60 157.50 20.48 177.98 MacBain Community Centre - Rental Rates for profit $ Fee/hr $ HST $ Total 65.00 8.45 73.45 32.50 4.23 36.73 105.00 13.65 118.65 57.50 7.48 64.98 Day Rate 787.50 102.38 889.88 MacBain Community Centre - Rental Rates not for profit $ Fee/hr $ HST $ Total 32.50 4.23 36.73 16.25 2.11 18.36 52.50 6.83 59.33 22.50 2.93 25.43 10.00 1.30 11.30 15.00 1.95 16.95 Walking Track 50.00 6.50 56.50 $ Fee/hr $ HST $ Total 10.00 1.30 11.30 Valid for public swimming and drop in gym times Program Fees $ Fee/hr $ HST $ Total Child/Youth/Senior 8.85 1.15 10.00 Adult 13.27 1.73 15.00 Family 22.12 2.88 25.00 Drop in programs (excluding aquatics, indoor play structure & racquet sports)4.43 0.58 5.00 Adult MacBain Community Centre - DAY PASS Per pass Per pass Exclusive rentals-evenings & weekends Per pass Rental Fees Equipment Rental Per pass Youth Recreation, Culture & Facilities Gymnasium Squash Courts (per hour) Rental Fees Youth 1/3 gym Adult Adult 1/3 gym Youth/Older adult non-prime Gymnasium Youth Youth 1/3 gym Adult Adult 1/3 gym Rental Fees 33 Page 384 of 398 Indoor Play Structure $ Fee $ HST $ Total Hourly NFP Rental 150.00 19.50 169.50 Drop in 6.19 0.81 7.00 Drop in 13.27 1.73 15.00 Birthday Parties $ Fee $ HST $ Total 80.00 10.40 90.40 250.00 32.50 282.50 200.00 26.00 226.00 50.00 - 50.00 8.85 1.15 10.00 MacBain Community Centre Storage Not for profit $5/square foot Profit $ Fee $ HST $ Total 8.85 1.15 10.00 Refund - Administration Fee Refund - Administration Fee $8/square foot Fees Fees Per Hour Room & 1/3 Gym Room & 1/3 Gym and Play Structure Room & Play Structure Refunds (for all rentals & registrations) Recreation, Culture & Facilities per child per family Birthday Party Cleaning/Damage Deposit Page 385 of 398 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 1.33 0.17 1.50 2.43 0.32 2.75 4.87 0.63 5.50 5.75 0.75 6.50 4.87 0.63 5.50 3.54 0.46 4.00 4.42 0.58 5.00 15.49 2.01 17.50 22.12 2.88 25.00 24.34 3.16 27.50 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 22.12 2.88 25.00 26.55 3.45 30.00 Yoga/Aqua per class Six Month Membership - Resident Six Month Membership - Non-Resident Recreation, Culture & Facilities Program Fees Program Fees $1.50 program drop in (including Tai Chi) MacBain Community Centre - Older Adults 60 plus MacBain Community Centre - Older Adults 60 plus Memberships Pickelball - Non- Member Wellness pass (10 punches) Assessment & program $27.50 fitness pass (10 punches) Pickelball - Member $2.75 fitness class drop in (including Zumba) Bingo & lunch - member Bingo & lunch - non-member 35 Page 386 of 398 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 3.54 0.46 4.00 4.42 0.58 5.00 3.98 0.52 4.50 8.85 1.15 10.00 13.27 1.73 15.00 61.95 8.05 70.00 119.47 15.53 135.00 79.65 10.35 90.00 6.19 0.81 7.00 4.42 0.58 5.00 180.00 23.40 203.40 240.00 31.20 271.20 60.00 7.80 67.80 Lane Rental (per hour)20.00 2.60 22.60 150.00 19.50 169.50 200.00 26.00 226.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 75.00 N/A 75.00 93.80 N/A 93.80 112.50 N/A 112.50 141.59 18.41 160.00 250.00 N/A 250.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 30.00 N/A 30.00 37.50 N/A 37.50 75.00 N/A 75.00 125.00 N/A 125.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 26.55 3.45 30.00 39.82 5.18 45.00 Private Private Swimming Lessons - Indoor 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes Adult Lessons Adult Daily Swim - Outdoor Pools Senior Unlimited Pass - outdoor only Adult Unlimited Pass - outdoor only 30 minutes Swimming Lessons - Outdoor (5 lessons) 45 minutes 60 minutes 1-10 people/hour Birthday Party Pool & room Pool & gym Both pools 1-30 people Both pools 31-100 peoplePool Rental (per hour) with Slide (additional) Fitness Classes Drop in - Adult Drop in - Older Adults 60+ Adult Senior AdultSix Month Membership Child Senior Leisure Swim Family (2+5) Recreation, Culture & Facilities MacBain Community Centre - Indoor Aquatics Program Fees Child/Youth Family (2+3) 36 Page 387 of 398 Gale Centre/Chippawa Room Rental Fees Memorial Room $ Hourly Rate $ HST $ Total $ Day Rate $ HST $ Total Not for profit Community Group 50.00 6.50 56.50 200.00 26.00 226.00 For profit Commercial Use 100.00 13.00 113.00 400.00 52.00 452.00 Birthday Parties - per booking 75.00 9.75 84.75 N/A N/A N/A Boardrooms $ Hourly Rate $ HST $ Total $ Day Rate $ HST $ Total Not for profit Community Group N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A For profit Commercial Use 25.00 3.25 28.25 125.00 16.25 141.25 Chippawa Community Room $ Hourly Rate $ HST $ Total $ Day Rate $ HST $ Total Per Booking 75.00 9.75 84.75 N/A N/A N/A Note: per day is for an 8 hour period. Special provisions for tournaments can be made through contract rental. The Special Event rental rates are for the basic use and services of the facility only. Additional charges will be added for staff, equipment rental and any other facility requirements that are requested. Organizations serving alcoholic beverages must comply with the City's Alcohol Risk Management Policy. $ Fee $ HST $ Total 3.32 0.43 3.75 2.65 0.34 2.99 8.85 1.15 10.00 2.65 0.34 2.99 Seniors (60 years & over) Recreation, Culture & Facilities Public Skating Adult (16 years and over) Child/Student (15 years and under) Family Pass (2 adults, 3 children) 37 Page 388 of 398 Playing Fields $ Fee $ HST $ Total 83.29 10.83 94.12 103.26 13.42 116.68 120.28 15.64 135.92 155.03 20.15 175.18 189.77 24.67 214.44 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 9.78 1.27 11.05 198.73 25.83 224.56 24.71 3.21 27.92 Per Hour Options $ Fee $ HST $ Total 8.16 1.06 9.22 18.70 2.43 21.13 16.32 2.12 18.44 40.16 5.22 45.38 52.10 6.77 58.87 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 6.96 0.90 7.86 16.32 2.12 18.44 13.94 1.81 15.75 28.28 3.68 31.96 40.16 5.22 45.38 $ Fee $ HST $ Total no charge no charge no charge 9.74 1.27 11.01 10.34 1.34 11.68 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 36.25 4.71 40.96 101.98 13.26 115.24 43.67 5.68 49.35 209.72 27.26 236.98 419.43 54.53 473.96 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 20.37 2.65 23.02 33.96 4.41 38.37 67.90 8.83 76.73 32.77 4.26 37.03 Lighting - one hour Lighting - two hours Lighting - per four hour block Lighting (youth per evening) Resident youth Non-resident youth Resident adult Non-resident adult Commercial Lighting Tournament Day Rate (day=10 hours/field) Commercial B Category Playing Fields Resident youth Non-resident youth Resident adult Non-resident adult Commercial C Category Playing Fields Resident youth Non-resident youth Resident adult Non-resident adult Playing Fields Youth per participant, includes practices, games & tournaments Non-resident Adult not-for-profit, sport organization Adult per team, includes practices, games (tournaments not included) Commercial, private clubs or for profit Track - exclusive use (Oakes Park) per day A Category Playing Fields Resident youth Non-resident youth Resident adult Recreation, Culture & Facilities Multi-Purposes Articial Turf Field Residential minor/youth sport organization Non-residential minor/youth sport organization Resident Adult not-for-profit, sport organization 38 Page 389 of 398 Museum Fee Schedule $ Fee $ HST $ Total 5.31 0.69 6.00 4.42 0.57 4.99 no charge no charge no charge 17.70 2.30 20.00 66.37 8.63 75.00 44.25 5.75 50.00 66.37 8.63 75.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total no charge no charge no charge $ Fee $ HST $ Total 5.31 0.69 6.00 2.65 0.34 2.99 3.54 0.46 4.00 5.31 0.69 6.00 4.42 0.57 4.99 7.96 1.03 8.99 2.65 0.34 2.99 221.24 28.76 250.00 132.74 17.26 150.00 13.27 1.73 15.00 8.85 1.15 10.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 17.70 2.30 20.00 0.17 0.02 0.19 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 22.12 2.88 25.00 35.40 4.60 40.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total No charge No charge No charge 44.25 5.75 50.00 Research request/first hour Research request - additional research/hour Digital Image Photocopy (black & white) Membership Individual membership/year Family membership/year Other Photographic Reproductions School Program (approx. 90 minutes)/student School - self guided tour/student 45 minute museum or Battlefield experience (school)/student 45 minute museum or Battlefield experience (group)/person 90 minute museum or Battlefield experience (school)/student 90 minute museum or Battlefield experience (group)/person Additional Tour of Battle Ground Hotel/person Full day Educational Outreach Half day Educational Outreach Full day School Program Half day School Program Educational Programs (minimum 15 participants) Recreation, Culture & Facilities Niagara Falls History Museum Attendance Adults (20+) Students (6-19 years old or with valid ID) 5 years old and under Virtual School Educational Tour Customized Virtual School Educational Tour Family (up to 5 people - maximum 3 adults) Virtual Tour Group Battle Ground Hotel Museum & Willoughby Historical Museum Admission by donation 39 Page 390 of 398 Museum Fee Schedule $ Fee $ HST $ Total 50.00 6.50 56.50 100.00 13.00 113.00 50.00 6.50 56.50 100.00 13.00 113.00 123.89 16.11 140.00 100.00 13.00 113.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 30.00 3.90 33.90 80.00 10.40 90.40 30.00 3.90 33.90 75.00 9.75 84.75 30.00 3.90 33.90 75.00 9.75 84.75 Community Makers are Niagara Regional Not-for-Profit organizations or Niagara Regional based artists putting on an event that is artistic in nature (Performance Art, Workshop, Presentation, etc.). This does not include trade shows or retail events unless artistic in nature. Public must be invited. Minimum of 2 hour rentals in the Museum Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/day Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/day Sherman Zavitz Theatre/day Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour Galleries/hour (only between 5-9 pm on Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat) Galleries/hour after operating hours Galleries/hour after operating hours Community Maker Rentals Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour Galleries/hour (only between 5-9 pm on Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat) Recreation, Culture & Facilities Rentals Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour Sherman Zavitz Theatre/day Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour 40 Page 391 of 398 Niagara Falls Exchange $ Fee $ HST $ Total 110.62 14.38 125.00 154.87 20.13 175.00 575.22 74.78 650.00 796.46 103.54 900.00 884.96 115.04 1,000.00 1,327.43 172.57 1,500.00 1,769.91 230.09 2,000.00 530.97 69.03 600.00 973.45 126.55 1,100.00 44.25 5.75 50.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 20.00 2.60 22.60 75.00 9.75 84.75 420.00 54.60 474.60 670.00 87.10 757.10 780.00 101.40 881.40 1,280.00 166.40 1,446.40 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 398.23 51.77 450.00 398.23 51.77 450.00 353.98 46.02 400.00 Vendors attending 2 days/week will receive 25% discount $ Fee $ HST $ Total 265.49 34.51 300.00 265.49 34.51 300.00 221.24 28.76 250.00 Vendors attending 2 days/week will receive 25% discount $ Fee $ HST $ Total 265.49 34.51 300.00 88.50 11.51 100.01 66.37 8.63 75.00 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 132.74 17.26 150.00 66.37 8.63 75.00 44.25 5.75 50.00 *Winter Wednesday markets are unconfirmed at this time. Vendors attending 2 days/week will receive a 25% discount Outdoor wo/electricity Farmers' Market @ The Exchange - Wednesdays Winter/Spring (December-May) Indoor Market Hall Outdoor w/electricity Outdoor wo/electricity Outdoor w/electricity Annual with storage Farmers' Market @ The Exchange - Saturdays Summer/Fall (June-November) Indoor Market Hall Outdoor w/electricity Outdoor wo/electricity Farmers' Market @ The Exchange - Wednesdays Summer/Fall Indoor Market Hall Outdoor w/electricity Outdoor wo/electricity Farmers' Market @ The Exchange - Saturdays Winter/Spring (December-May) Indoor Market Hall Annual Annual 10 x 10 Annual 10 x 10 with storage Annual 20 x 10 Annual Hotdesk Cost to replace lost access key Annual Hotdesk with storage Woodworking Shop Membership Rates & Other Fees Daily Monthly Six Months Six Months with storage Six months 10 x 10 with storage Recreation, Culture & Facilities Artist Studio Membership Rates & Other Fees Monthly 10 x 10 Monthly 10 x 10 with storage Six months 10 x 10 41 Page 392 of 398 Niagara Falls Exchange $ Fee $ HST $ Total 75.00 9.75 84.75 125.00 16.25 141.25 50.00 6.50 56.50 75.00 9.75 84.75 50.00 6.50 56.50 75.00 9.75 84.75 100.00 13.00 113.00 150.00 19.50 169.50 135.00 17.55 152.55 $ Fee $ HST $ Total 50.00 6.50 56.50 100.00 13.00 113.00 30.00 3.90 33.90 50.00 6.50 56.50 30.00 3.90 33.90 50.00 6.50 56.50 12.50 1.63 14.13 75.00 9.75 84.75 125.00 16.25 141.25 135.00 17.55 152.55 Community Makers are Niagara Regional Not-for-Profit organizations or Niagara Regional based artists putting on an event that is artistic in nature (Performance Art, Workshop, Presentation, etc.). This does not include trade shows or retail events unless artistic in nature. Public must be invited. Minimum of three (3) hour rentals of the Market Hall Parking Lot/hour Parking Lot/hour after operating hours Indoor stage rental (with minimum 3 hour rental) Artista Gallery Community Makers Rentals Market Hall/hour Market Hall/hour after operating hours Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour after operating hours Historic Drummondville Square/hour Historic Drummondville Square/hour after operating hours Historic Drummondville Square/hour Historic Drummondville Square/hour after operating hours Parking Lot/hour Parking Lot/hour after operating hours Indoor stage rental (with minimum 3 hour rental) Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour after operating hours Recreation, Culture & Facilities Rentals Market Hall/hour Market Hall/day after operating hours Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour 42 Page 393 of 398 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS BY-LAW Number 2023 – 047 A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Meter Zones, Standing Prohibited, Stopping Prohibited, Loading Zones) --------------------------------------------------------------- The Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby ENACTS as follows: 1. By-law No. 89-2000, as amended, is hereby further amended: (a) by removing from the specified columns of Schedule G thereto the following item: PARKING METER ZONES COLUMN 1 HIGHWAY COLUMN 2 SIDE COLUMN 3 BETWEEN COLUMN 4 FEES COLUMN 5 MAXIMUM HOURS COLUMN 6 TIMES/DAYS Fallsview Boulevard East A point 17 meters North of Dixon Street and a point 58 metres north of Dixon Street Min hourly $0.50 Min daily $4.00 Max hourly $5.00 Max daily $20.00 Max event $40.00 Max durations as displayed on the parking meter, Pay & Display machine or pay by phone parking app 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Daily Page 394 of 398 (b) by adding to the specified columns of Schedule G thereto the following item: PARKING METER ZONES COLUMN 1 HIGHWAY COLUMN 2 SIDE COLUMN 3 BETWEEN COLUMN 4 FEES COLUMN 5 MAXIMUM HOURS COLUMN 6 TIMES/DAYS Fallsview Boulevard East A point 17 meters North of Dixon Street and a point 50 metres north of Dixon Street Min hourly $0.50 Min daily $4.00 Max hourly $5.00 Max daily $20.00 Max event $40.00 Max durations as displayed on the parking meter, Pay & Display machine or pay by phone parking app Seasonal September 11th to May 15th 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Daily (c) by removing from the specified columns of Schedule B thereto the following item: STANDING PROHIBITED COLUMN 1 HIGHWAY COLUMN 2 SIDE COLUMN 3 BETWEEN COLUMN 4 TIMES/DAYS Fallsview Boulevard East A point 70 metres north of Dixon Street At All Times And a point 110 metres north of Dixon Tow Away Zone Street (d) by removing from the specified columns of Schedule M thereto the following item: LOADING ZONES COLUMN 1 HIGHWAY COLUMN 2 SIDE COLUMN 3 BETWEEN COLUMN 4 TIMES/DAYS Fallsview Boulevard East A point 58 metres north of Dixon Street and a At All Times point 70 metres north of Dixon Street Tow Away Zone (e) by adding to specified columns of Schedule M thereto the following item: LOADING ZONES COLUMN 1 HIGHWAY COLUMN 2 SIDE COLUMN 3 BETWEEN COLUMN 4 TIMES/DAYS Fallsview Boulevard East A point 50 metres north of Dixon Street and a At All Times point 62 metres north of Dixon Street Tow Away Zone Page 395 of 398 (f) by adding to the specified columns of Schedule A thereto the following item: STOPPING PROHIBITED COLUMN 1 HIGHWAY COLUMN 2 SIDE COLUMN 3 BETWEEN COLUMN 4 TIMES/DAYS Fallsview Boulevard East A point 62 metres north of Dixon Street At All Times And a point 110 metres north of Dixon Tow Away Zone Street Fallsview Boulevard East A point 17 metres north of Dixon Street Seasonal May 16th And a point 50 metres north of Dixon to September 10th Street Tow Away Zone This By-law shall come into force when the appropriate signs are installed. Read a first, second, third time and passed. Signed and sealed in open Council on this 9TH day of May, 2023. ............................................................... ........................................................... MARGARET CORBET, ACTING CITY CLERK VICTOR PIETRANGELO, ACTING MAYOR Page 396 of 398 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law 2023 - 048 A by-law to authorize the execution of the Collective Agreement (2023-2026) with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 133. NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. A Collective Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 133 respecting remuneration, benefits and working conditions for the period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026, is hereby approved and authorized. 2. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said agreement and the Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the Corporate seal thereto and to deliver the said agreement. Read a Frist, Second and Third time; Passed, signed and sealed in open Council this ninth day of May, 2023. ............................................................. …... ........................................................... MARGARET CORBETT, ACTING CITY CLERK VICTOR PIETRANGELO, ACTING MAYOR Page 397 of 398 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2023 – 049 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 9th day of May, 2023. WHEREAS it is deemed desirable and expedient that the actions and proceedings of Council as herein set forth be adopted, ratified and confirmed by by-law. NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The actions of the Council at its meeting held on the 9th day of May, 2023 including all motions, resolutions and other actions taken by the Council at its said meeting, are hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if they were expressly embodied in this by-law, except where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board or other authority is by law required or any action required by law to be taken by resolution. 2. Where no individual by-law has been or is passed with respect to the taking of any action authorized in or with respect to the exercise of any powers by the Council, then this by-law shall be deemed for all purposes to be the by-law required for approving, authorizing and taking of any action authorized therein or thereby, or required for the exercise of any powers thereon by the Council. 3. The Mayor and the proper officers of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said actions of the Council or to obtain approvals where required, and, except where otherwise provided, the Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents arising therefrom and necessary on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and to affix thereto the corporate seal of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls. Read a first, second, third time and passed. Signed and sealed in open Council this 9th day of May, 2023. .............................................................. ............................................................. MARGARET CORBETT, ACTING CITY CLERK VICTOR PIETRANGELO, ACTING MAYOR Page 398 of 398