2004/10/18COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, October 18, 2004
Order of Business
and Agenda Package
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
Council Chambers
Report CPS-2004-06, General Purposes Budget Discussion
COUNCIL MEETING
October 18, 2004
PRAYER: Alderman Jim Diodati
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the
current Council Meeting at this time.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Regular Minutes of the October 4, 2004
Council meeting.
DEPUTATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Roy Savoy, Brad Sawyer, Tim Booth and Bob Lococo will be commended for
saving the life of a head attack victim at the Niagara Falls arena.
Niagara Falls Board of Museums
Kathleen Powell, Niagara Falls Board of Museums wishes to provide information
on their Centennial Project: "Heritage Collector Cards" of the City of Niagara Falls.
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Niagara Falls Music Theatre Society
Brian Belder, Niagara Falls Music Theatre Society, wishes to provide information
on the events planned for their upcoming season.
St. John Ambulance
Ms. Carol Newman, Vice Chair, St. John Ambulance, wishes to inform Council
about a new se~ice that they are providing.
International Plein Air Painters
Ms. Jacqueline Baldini, Baldini and Vandersluys,wishes to make a presentation
to the City of a painting that took First Place in the Lawrence C. Goldsmith watercolor
category.
PLANNING MATTERS
ITEM NO. 52 Public Meeting
Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment Application
AM-08/2004, 5259 Dorchester Road; and AM-41/2004
7940 Morrison Street; Applicant: 1180554 Ontario Limited
Agent: Fred Paul, Planner
Proposed Z. ehrs Relocation
Background Material:
Recommendation Report: PD-2004-97
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Correspondence from Regional Niagara, Planning
And Development Department
MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, REMARKS
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COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
1. Main & Ferry Business Improvement Area (BIA) - Re: Board of Management -
requesting that Council endorse the proposed Board of Management for the
Main & Ferry BIA and other requests.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council endorse the proposed Board of Management:
for the Main & Ferry BIA and to refer the BIA's other requests to staff.
2. Canada Family Action Coalition, Together for a better Canada - Re:
Proclamation - requesting that Council proclaim the week of October 17th to October
26% 2004 as "White Ribbon Against Pornography Week"-.
RECOMMENDATION: That the request be approved.
Additional Items for Council Consideration:
The City Clerk will advise of any further items for Council consideration.
REPORTS
RATIFICATION OF CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS
(Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair)
RATIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS
(Alderman Selina Volpatti, Chair)
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT MATTERS
1. Chief Administrative Officer CD-2004-22, Posting of Electoral Statements.
Please note: Mr. Larry Savage wishes to address Council on the matter.
PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE MATTERS
1. Chief Administrative Officer R-2004-70, Terms of Reference, Armoury
Ad Hoc Committee.
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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, AN ALDERMAN MAY REQUEST THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE REPORTS BE MOVED
OUT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
1. CD-2004-21, Municipal Clerks Performing Civil Marriage Ceremonies;
2. FS-2004-18, Phase III Staffing;
3. L-2004-43, Partial Release of Site Plan Agreement; Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R-12239;
4. MW-2004-152, Tender #23-2004, New Equipment Purchase;
5. MW-2004-153, Victoria Avenue BIA Sidewalk Extension;
6. MW-2004-155, Supply and Installation of Additional Pay and Display Equipment;
7. MW-2004-156, Garner/Southwest Sanitary Service Area Review; Municipal Class
Environmental Assessment Consultant Engagement;
8. MW-2004-157, Development Charge Payments, Front-End Servicing Agreements;
9. MW-2004-160, Tender 26-2004, New Equipment Purchase of Trackless Vehicle;
10. PD-2004-95, Request for Extension to Draft Plan Approval, Ascot Woods Extension 6; File
26T-92003; Owner: Ascot Woods Limited.
11. R-2004-66, Preakness Park Vandalism.
BY-LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-
laws listed for Council consideration.
2004-'187 To amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of an indoor soccer facility for
consumer trade shows on a temporary basis.
2004-188 To establish Part 2 on Reference Plan 59R-12455 as a public highway, to be
known as and to form part of Sinnicks Avenue.
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2004-189 TO establish Parts 1 and 2 on reference Plan 59R-12540 and Parts 4,5,6,7-
and 8 on Reference Plan 59R-12540 as public highways, to be known as anti
to form part of Murray Street and Fallsview Boulevard, respectively.
2004-190 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.
2004-191 To amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the development of lands on th~
north side of Thorold Stone Road and west side of Stanley Avenue for light
industrial use (Re: AM-13/2004, 1578891 Ontario Ltd.).
2004-192 To amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the existing building to be used as a
tattoo studio or retail store on the first floor and one accessory dwelling unit
on the second floor.
2004-193 To adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on
the 18th day of October, 2004.
NEW BUSINESS
Corporate Services Department CPS-2004-06
Human Resources Tony Ravenda
The ¢ily of ~ 4310 Queen Street Executive Director
Nia~laro Falls!lk P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Fails, ON L2F 6X5
CQr3adQ~,~a~w web site: www.city.n]agarafalls.on.ca
.~"1~1~ / Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-5110
F-mail: travenda@city, niagarafalls.on.ca
October tS, 2004
Alderman Wa~_e Ca~pbelt, Chair
a~d Members o£the Corporate Services Committee
City o£Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: CPS-2004-06 - 2005 General Purposes Budget Discussion
RECOMMENDATION:
For the information o£the Corporate Services Committee.
BACKGROUND:
The process of preparing the 2005 City Budget is now well underway. Following is an update to our
last report to Council on September 20.
The Chief Administrative Officer will be conducting staff meetings during the weeks of October 11
and 18 to review the proposed budgets and to ensure that every effort is made to maintain current
levels of service without placing an increased burden on the City's taxpayers.
Staff has compiled a Budget Backgrounder on the 2005 budget which is provided on the attached
computer disk. A comprehensive Table of Contents is attached for your reference. This information
will also be made available on October 18, 2004, to the general public via the City's web site under
the Finance Division, entitled 2005 Budget.
The weeks of November 1 and 15 will see deputations to the Corporate Services Committee from
local agencies and commissions. A schedule of deputations is attached for your reference. The final
budget review and approval will occur on December 6.
Recommended and Approved by: Respectfully submitted:
T. Ravenda onal
Executive Director of Corporate Services L~ Chief Administrative Officer
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Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal · Planning & Development
1'he C~ly of ~f~'~l~ ' 4310 Queen Street, Box 1023
.,ogoro Fo,silage_ Niagara Falls, Ontario
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THE 2005 BUDGET
Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................. : ........................................................ 3
Niagara Falls at a glance ....................................................................................... 3
Maps of Niagara Falls ............................................................................................ 5
Glossary of Terms ................................................................................................. 7
Meet the Departments ......................................................................................................... 9
Administration ........................................................................................................ 9
Executive Office ........................................................................................... 10
Corporate Services ................................................................................................ 14
Clerk's .......................................................................................................... 18
Finance ........................................................................................................ 22
Human Resources ....................................................................................... 26
Information Systems .................................................................................... 30
Legal ............................................................................................................ 33
Planning and Development .......................................................................... 36
Community Services .............................................................................................. 40
Building and By-law Services ....................................................................... 41
Business Development ................................................................................ 45
Fire Services ................................................................................................ 49
Municipal Works ........................................................................................... 52
Parks, Recreation and Culture ..................................................................... 57
Sources of City Revenue .................................................................................................... 61
Provincial Service Delivery Review .................................................................................... 64
Ministers Letter ...................................................................................................... 64
Deputy Ministers Letter .......................................................................................... 65
Municipal Councillors ............................................................................................. 67
Municipal Managers .............................................................................................. 79
Service Delivery Links ........................................................................................... 207
FAQ Sheet ............................................................................................................. 212
General Purposes Budget ................................................................................................... 214
Report CPS-2004-03 - 2005 General Purposes Budget Discussion ..................... 214
Capital Budget ..................................................................................................................... 218
Capital Budget Strategy ......................................................................................... 218
Capital Budget Table of Contents .......................................................................... 219
What is a Capital Budget? ..................................................................................... 220
Introduction .................................................................................................. 220
Introduction ............................................................................................ 220
Overview of the Municipal Financial System ......................................... 220
What is a Capital Budget? ..................................................................... 222
Definition of Capital Expenditure ........................................................... 222
Purpose and Who Uses the Capital Budget .................. ~ ....................... 226
Capital Budget Process ............................................................................... 228
Overview of the Process ........................................................................ 228
Policies to Guide the Process ................................................................ 236
Capital Financing Alternatives ...................................................................... 239
Summary of Capital Financing Alternatives ........................................... 239
Internal Financing .................................................................................. 239
External Financing ................................................................................. 241
Debt Management ....................................................................................... 242
Overview ............................................................................................... 242
Guidelines ............................................................................................. 243
Debt Management - Long-term Debt vs. Pay-As-You-Go ..................... 244
Report CPS-2004-04 - 2005-2009 Capital Projects Budget Discussion ............... 247
Municipal Utility Budget ...................................................................................................... 249
Report CPS-2004-05 - 2005 Municipal Utility Budget Discussion ......................... 249
2005 BUDGET DEPUTATIONS
BOARDS, AGENCIES AND COMMISSIONS
NOVEMBER 1, 2004
RECREATION COMMITTEE
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE
GNGH FOUNDATION
HUMANE SOCIETY
BOARD OF MUSEUMS
UNITED WAY
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
NIAGARA TRANSIT COMMISSION
NIAGARA FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM
From: Kathy Powell
To: DI202@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Date: 10/5/2004 4:08:38 PM
Subject: Re: Museums deputation at Council
Hi Dean,
That would be great. I won't take longer than 10 minutes, Thanks
Kathy
>>> Dean Iorfida 10/05/04 2:10 PM >>>
How's October 18th, Kathy?
Thanks
Dean
>>> Kathy Powel110/5/2004 1:59:21 PM >>>
Hi Dean,
Just to note to find out if I can make a short deputation at the next City Council meeting presenting our
Centennial Project - Heritage Collector Cards of the City of Niagara Falls. I have been in contact with the
Mayor over the last few months about the cards and he suggested a few months ago I come and show
them to council and get on COGECO at the same time. This is our major centennial project and has been
in the works for the last 9 months and will celebrate our City's Heritage in a unique and exciting way.
Would this be possible? Is there any other process I have to go through?
Kathleen
Niagara Fa I I -M S
City Clerk
The Niagara Falls Music Theatre Society would like to attend a city council
meeting in October to make a presentation to the city councilors. We would like
to announce our upcoming season and councilor and the mayor
complimentary tickets.
Please advisor what date we could , councilors.
Thank you
Dana Belder
Promotion, Box Office
905 356-4953 fax;6-9444
~rehal,I I heatre
4990 Walnut St., Niagara Fails, Ontario L2~ 3N3 Tel: 905-356-4953 Fax: 905-356-gaaa,, ,-.www.fit'ehalltheatre.com
"Paint Niagara"
September 10-12, 2004
Patron of the Arts
International Pleln Air Painters is a fledgling worldwide organization with its roots here in the
Niagara Falls area. Artist Sacqueline Baldini founded the organization in 2001, which now includes over 170 members
globally, and growing in 13 coUntries. Plein Air Painters seek the beauty and essence of natare outdoors instead of
painting ia a studio from photographs: The nature of this genre enables them to record beautiful, fleeting moments
that capture the spirit of the lands they paint. In September 2003, a dream was realized, when the organization
dedicated to tho advancement and execution ofplein air painting without restrictions of borders or regions
hosted the 1st Worldwide "Paint Out'. Painters and groups in different locations globally painted simultaneously
on tho same weekend. The results were amazing ! and yet, disappointing in that Niagara, the birthplace of
the organization had only 3 painters representing Ontario. We'd like to change this dramatically with the help
ofpaa'ons and supporters such as yourself.
We are in ~ with Niagara Parks Commission for a reception and display area and have a 'Wish List'
for the following:
· The abitity to offer cash/product prizes for participants to draw quality painters to the event
Help with printing and distribution costs for flyers,posters and maps of artists painting locations
· Advertising venues/partners to'draw public attention to the event
Light refreshments for the final reception to showcase the finished paintings
· A judge/judges for the entries
· Bottled water and a way for artists to obtain food while on location during the day
· Volunteers help with organization/setups
· Advertising Venues for Artists to let them know about the event
This will be a yearly event and dates for 2005 are slated for September 9-10-I 1, although with Niagara celebrating
100 years, this year is especially significent. Famous artists such as Thi>mas Cole and Fredric Church as well as the
group of seven painted Ontario. Here's the chance to help write history fOr Ontario and support "Paint Niagara"
to capture the beauty of the area for future generations.
The entire event will be open to the public and will be exciting, fun and educational.
The International Pleia Air Painters Website can be seen at www. IPAP.homestead. com
Will you step up and help in some way ? Large or small, all offers will be appreciated. I'd like to include people with a
vision, such as yourself, who apreciate the arts.
International Plein Air Painters Organization
7973 Lundy's Lane ipapmail~yahoo.com
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2H 1 H3
Jacqueline R. Baldini, IPAP Founder
OCT 1 8 20Or,
Corporate Services Department PD'-'~004.97
Planning & Development Doug Darb~,,*son
T ..... -,'~, 4310 Queen Street Director
ne c:W o? [~Jid P.O. Box 1023
.ioGI0ro Rollsll~l~' Niagara Falls, ON L2E 5X5
Can~~ web site: www.cily, niagarafalls.on.ca
.,~11~r Tel,: (905)356-7521
Fa)<: (905) 356-2354
E-malh planning@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
OctobeE 18, 2004
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: PD-2004-97, Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment Applications
AM-08/2004, 5259 Dorchester Road; and
AM41/2004, 6940 Morrison Street
Applicant: 1180554 Ontario Limited
Agent: Fred Paul, Planner
Proposed Zehrs Relocation
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that:
l) Council approve the applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit:
(a) the relocation of the Zehrs supermarket from the current location at 6940 Mordson
Street to a new location at 5259 Dorchester Road;
Co) the land at 5259 Dorchester Road be redesignated fi.om Industrial to Major
Commercial to allow for the establishment of a supermarket, gas bar and ancillary
retail and service commercial uses; and
(c) the remerchandising of the existing ZehJrs into retail stores and non-retailservices and
facilities and ancillary service commercial uses; and
2) the applicant and Vincor international meet with staff to coordinate the site plans for the
proposed Zehrs development, the proposed expansion to the Vincor site and the westward
extension of Dawson Street.
and further, that the zonfng by-law be amended to a "holding zone"
BACKGROUND: provision upon completion & acceptance of the Dorchester Road
Environmental Assessment.
Thc subject lands involve two parcels of land shown as Parcel ! and Parcel 2 on Schedule 1. Parcel
I, at 10.6 hactares (26.2 acres) in area and known as 5259 Dorchester Road, is currently occupied
by two vacant buildings formerly housing the o ~cas of Acres International. Parcel 2, at 3.8 hectares
(9.3 acres) in area and known as 6940 Moirison Street, is currently occupied by a Ze~s supermarket.
The applicant has requested amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the
relocation of the Zehrs supermarket fi.om Parcel 2 to Parcel 1 and to permit the remerchandising of
the current Zehrs supermarket.
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Clerks Finance · Human Resoumes Information Systems · Legal · Planning & Development
October 18, 2004 - 2 - PD-2004-97
Parcel 1 currently has an Industrial designation in the Official Plan and is zoned Prestige Industrial
(PI) andPI-41. Special provision 41 permits an office use on aportionoftheland. The designation
is proposed to be changed to Major Commercial. New policies are proposed to be added to
Commercial policies of the Official Plan to expand the Morrison/Dorchester retail district to include
these lands and to provide a framework for their redevelopment. A site specific Planned Shopping
Centre Commercial (SC) zone is proposed to regulate the site.
Parcel 2 is designated Major Commercial in the Official Plan and zoned Planned Shopping Centre
Commercial (SC-604). Special provision 604 permits Parcel 2 to be developed for a supermarket,
retail stores and a gasoline bar. The commercial policies affecting Parcel 2 will be amended to delete
the term "food store". A supermarket will no longer be permitted on Parcel 2. A new policy is
proposed to be added to permit the remerchandising and expansion of the existing food store for
retail stores and non-retail services and facilities and for ancillary service commercial uses. A new
site specific SC zoning is requested to regulate the site.
Attached to this report are the draft Official Plan policies.
Surrounding Land Uses
Parcel 1 is flanked to the south and west by highways 420 and the QEW, respectively. To the east
are two townhouse condominiums and a high-rise condominium, Dufferin Place. To the north,
located between Parcels 1 and 2, is the Vincor International winery and a CN Rail line. Commercial
and office uses are located east of Parcel 2 with the Optimist Park to the north. West of Parcel 2 is
the remainder of the Adams Centre, including Home Depot and Walmart and other retail stores.
Circulation Comments
Information regarding this application was circulated to City departments, government agencies and
the public for comment.
· Regional Planning & Development No objections, however the site should
be designed with the supermarket
close to the street for a more inviting
street presence, to screen the parking
area and to be more convenient for
pedestrian access.
Municipal Works
Transportation Ministry of Transportation comments
are required.
The applicant's traffic consultant is to
address detailed concerns respecting
lane configurations, traffic volumes,
the proposed right-in/right-out access,
volume of truck traffic and pedestrian
crossings.
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Infrastructure Road widenings and access constraintg
in the Dorchester Road Environmental
Assessment (EA) should be
incorporated into the final site designs.
Detailed site servicing and grading
plans will be required. Construction
and cormections to the existing trunk
facilities should be coordinated with
the City's road construction schedule.
Cash contributions may be required
from the developcu' for additional
signage, signalization and turning
lanes at the Dawson Street
intersection.
· Parks, Recreation & Culture No objections. Increased landscaping
within the parking lot and along
Dorchester Road should be provided.
Planning Analysis
1. Requests to amend the Official Plan are to be assessed on seven criteria within the
Official Plan.
(a) The conformity of the proposal to the general objectives of this Plan
Parcel 1 is currently designated Industrial in the Plan. Industrial lands are to be used
for industry which the Plan considers to be manufacturing, assembly, processing,
recycling and storage of goods and materials. The city has a large inventory of
Industrial lands and a very low rate of absorption. That Parcel 1 has been vacant for
more than six years illustrates the rate of absorption of Industrial land.
The designation is proposed to be changed to Major Commercial and incorporated
into the Morrison/Dorchester retail district. The district is a subregional shopping
area comprised of large, freestanding retail outlets whose primary function is to
recapture outflowing expenditures (residents shopping outside the city) and to
provide residents with alternative commercial shopping.
The intent of the proposed amendment is to redesignate Parcel 1 to Major
Commercial and to add policies to the Plan in order to include Parcel 1 in the district
and to guide its redevelopment through phasing. The inclusion of the proposed
development will ultimately add over 18,000 square metres (approx. 200,000 square
feet) of floor area to the district. The big box format of the development, based
primarily on the Zehrs supermarket which will reach 16,723 square metres (180,000
square feet) at its second phase, is in keeping with the general objectives of the
district. The new format of the proposed Zehrs will include up to 6,500 square
metres (70,000 square feet) of Department Store-Type Merchandise (DSTM), 7,432
square metres (80,000 square feet) of Food and Convenience-Type Merchandise
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(FCTM) and 2,787 square metres (30,000 square feet) of service and office space.
Market justification for this floor space is assessed later in this report. The current
Zehrs building on Parcel 2 is to be remerchandised into several smaller DSTM stores
(eg. clothing, electronic, housewares), non-DSTM stores and services and ancillary
service commercial outlets. The proposed amendment will not permit any further use
of the building as a supermarket and will establish a minimum floor area for each use
of 1,858 square metres (20,000 square feet), a maximum DSTM floor area for each
use of 3,716 square metres (40,000 square feet) with a total maximum DSTM floor
area of 7,432 square metres (80,000 square feet) for the building. The building may
expand to 11,300 square metres (122,000 square feet) ultimately. Because of these
policies, the big box format of the Adams Centre and the district as a whole will be
retained.
The proposals for both parcels are in keeping with the Plan's objectives for the
Morrison/Domhester district. The big box format will be maintained. The new
format Zehrs and the remerchandised existing building will serve to further
strengthen the district and stem the outflow of expenditures by providing a greater
range of shopping for residents.
(b) Suitability of the site or area for the proposed use, especially in relation to other
sites or areas of the City
The applicant proposes to relocate the Zehrs supermarket from Parcel 2 to Parcel 1
in order to expand the operation and for the diversification of merchandise, thereby
increasing their market share. Parcel 2 cannot physically accommodate the proposed
building area and the required parking. As noted above, Parcel 1 is currently
occupied by two vacant buildings, the former offices of Acres International. The site
has been abandoned for several years. The proposed redevelopment of this site,
according to the applicant's planner, is brownfield development. Planning staff
concur that, broadly speaking, this is a brownfield development and consistent with
the principles of Smart Growth, which encourages the reuse of existing underutilized
lands within the urban area. Parcel 1 is serviced and fronts onto Dorchester Road,
an arterial road, with access and exposure to Hwy. 420 and the QEW. Road
improvements will be necessary to facilitate its redevelopment and are detailed
further in this report. Given the site's location, characteristics and surrounding land
uses, it is suitable for the proposed redevelopment.
An alternate site for this development is Niagara Square. The Square has similar
characteristics to Parcel 1, with highway exposure, arterial road access and is
underutilized in terms of allowable floor area within the Official Plan. The proposed
Zehrs could be developed without the need of an Official Plan amendment.
(c) Compatibility of the proposed use with adjacent land use designatious and
natural resources
Land use compatibility issues arise with the juxtaposition of dissimilar uses. In the
case of Parcel 1, the proposed Zehrs development will require traffic control
measures be constructed so as to safely and effectively separate the industrial traffic
accessing Vincor International and commercial traffic the Zehrs development. In
order to control the inflow of traffic to both the proposed Zehrs and the Vincor site,
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.Dawson Street will be extended west of Dorchester Road as part of a new signalized
~ntersection. The mixing of industrial traffic with patrons of a commercial shopping
area requires particular attention. Because of this, the new roadway and intersection
will be designed with a dedicated northbound left-turn lane and a dedicated right-tm
lane, both of which will be signalized to allow for gaps to be created in the traffic
flow so that the industrial traffic can access the Vincor site with a minimum of
disruption.
Vincor is proposing to expand its operations. As such, the two sites will have to be
designed in order to ensure the safe and efficient flow of traffic and pedestrians into
and out of each site. This may require that the proposed Zehrs store be repositioned
on the site. Also, a main entry aisle may have to be provided to channel traffic.
Additional parking area landscaping is warranted in order to reduce heat and for
aesthetics. Staff is recommending that the applicant and Vincor meet together with
staff in order to achieve a comprehensive and integrated design for each site and the
road extension. The site design for the proposed Zehrs will have to be finalized prior
to the amending zoning by-law being passed.
The residential lands on the east side of Dorchester Road may experience impacts
due to lighting, noise and aesthetics. Although the proposed Zehrs building will be
well removed from the residential lands, the street front buildings and the gas bar/car
wash, as well as the parking area, should be appropriately buffered and screened.
Appropriate buffering measures would include the installation of shields on parking
area lighting to eliminate glare being cast onto adjacent lands, internal garbage
storage or separate, fully enclosed storage buildings and a landscaped berm along the
Dorchester Road frontage similar to that found on the east side of Dorchester Road.
(d) The need for a market feasibility of the proposed use
The Commercial policies of the Official Plan state that no major expansions to the
designated districts or facilities are contemplated. However, the Plan does recognize
that there may be circumstances, such as a change in market or a trade area, that may
create a demand for a new or major expansion of a commemial area. In order to
avoid an overbuilt market, a market area or economic feasibility study is required to
be submitted when a request is made to significantly expand a designated commercial
district.
Late last year, the City hired Joseph Urban Consultants to undertake a market study
to examine the feasibility of expanding of the Niagara Square Retail District to
include the City-owned lands on the northwest comer of McLeod Road and Montrose
Road. This study concluded that there was sufficient market capacity for an
expansion of the Niagara Square district.
The applicant used this study together with its own market assessment (the latter
being peer reviewed by Joseph Urban Consultants) to provide justification for their
applications.
These analyses have concluded that there is a sufficient market and that there is
insufficient available land and space for the addition of FCTM and DSTM floor
space City-wide. However, as the addition of the proposed Zehrs development and
the remerchandising of the existing building will amount to more floor space than the
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market can currently accept, the redevelopment of Parcel 1 will have to be phased in
the following manner:
FCTM DSTM Mezzanine Proposed Zehrs Outbuildings Total
(grocery) (clothing, (services, Gas bar/ Restam~n~s, ancillary DSTM
housewares) offices) car wash service, commercial
Phase 1 6,967 sq. m 3,716 sq. m 1,858 sq. m 12,541 sq. m Part of Phase 1 1,133 sq. ra 13,{574 sq. m
(75,000 sq. fl.) (40,000 sq. ft.) (20,000 sq. ft.) (135,000 sq. fl.) No gla (12,200 sq. ft.) (t47,000 sq. fl.)
Phase 2 465 sq. ra 2,787 sq. m 930 sq. m 4,182 sq. m 930 sq. ra 5,1 12 sq. m
(glatobeadded) ! (5,000sq. ft.) 00,000sq. ft.) (10,000sq. ft.) (45,000sq. ff.) (10,000sq. ft.) (55,000sq. ft.)
Total 7,432 sq. m 6,503 sq. m 2,787 sq. m 16,723 sq. m 1,133 sq. m 930 sq. m 18,'~86 sq. m
. (80,000 sq. fl.) (70,000 sq. ft.) (30,000 sq. ft.) (180,000 sq. ft.) (12,200 sq. ft.) (10,000 sq. ft.) (20~,000 sq. ft.)
Phase 2 is dependent on a further assessment of market conditions. When it is
confirmed that the market can accept additional FCTM and DSTM floor space.
Market conditions will also affect the rememhandising of the existing Zehrs building,
In this regard, the reuse and expansion of the existing Zehrs requires sensitive
treatment in order to maintain the planning objectives set out in the Official Plan.
Accordingly, a limitation of 7,430 square metres (80,000 square feet) has been placed
on the extent of DSTM floor space. The building may be expanded to 11,330 square
metres (122,000 square feet), but the additional 3,900 square metres (42,000 square
feet) is to be utilized for non-DSTM goods and services.
(e) The extent to which the existing areas of the city designated for the proposed use
are developed or are available for development
The Official Plan illustrates the areas designated for Major Commercial
development. None of the districts have available land of sufficient size to
accommodate the proposed Zehrs development with the possible exception of
Niagara Square.
(f) The availability of adequate municipal services and facilities for the proposed
use and its impact on the transportation system, community facilities and the
natural environment.
As noted above, in order to accommodate this development and the abutting Vincor
International operation, Dawson Street is to be extended west of Dorchester Road and
signalized. These works are part of the proposed reconstruction of Dorchester Road
and were taken into consideration during the Environmental Assessment (EA)
process.
The extension of Dawson Street will require a land exchange between the City, the
applicant and Vincor International. The exact configuration of the parcels to be
exchanged has not yet been determined and will be done once the final design of the
intersection is complete. The land exchange and any cash contributions that maybe
necessary are to be conditions of site plan approval.
October 18, 2004 - 7 - PD-2004-97
2. The proposed amendments are appropriate.
Based on the above, the proposed Official Plan amendment (OPA) is appropriate. The OPA
provides the policy framework necess0xy to control the redevelopment of Parcels 1 and 2.
Thc floor space limitations imposed are consistent with thc findings of the supporting
d0cumcnts submitted by the applicant.
Parcel 1 is to be zoned a site specific Planned Shopping Centre Commercial (SC) zone with
regulations specifying the number of buildings, floor space, setbacks and landscaping. A
new Zoning By-law amendment application together with market justification will be
necessao, to expand thc floor space to the maximum permitted in the Official Plan
amendment.
l~rior to the drafting of the amending by-law, the applicant will have to confirm specific floor
s~zes for each usc and the dimensions of the parking spaces in order to properly assess
parking. Parcel 2 will also be zoned a site specific SC zone with regulations specifying
building area, floor space, setbacks and landscaping.
3. Site plan control will address specific site design issues.
As noted above, construction of the westward extension of Dawson Street and the land
exchanges, as well site servicing, will have to be coordinated with the City's construction
schedule for Dorchester Road. Details of this will occur at site plan review. Also, detailed
site plan drawings that will address parking and on-site circulation, landscaping, lighting, fire
access and servicing will have to be submitted.
CONCLUSION:
Based on the foregoing, staff can recommend approval of amendments to the Official Plan and
Zoning By-law to permit the relocation of the Zehrs supermarket and the remerchandising of the site
containing the existing Zehrs building:
· the proposal is in conformity with the general objectives of the Official Plan;
the proposal will serve to further strengthen the Morrison/Dorchester retail district;
· the applicant has demonstrated that sufficient market support exists; and
· the ~9quested amendments are appropriate.
Approved by:
Planner 2 ecutive Director of Corporate Services
Recomnmnded by: Respectfully submitted:
Doug Darbyson ~{~. John MacDonald
Director of Planning & Development ~ Chief Administrative Officer
JB:gd .. S:~PDR~2004h°D2004-97, AM-08-04 & AM-41-04, 5259 Dorchester & 6940 Morrison-Zehrs Relocation.wpd
SCHEDULE 1
LOCATION MAP
Subject Land
Amending: Official Plan designation and policies; and
Zoning By-Law No. 79-200 as omended N
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Location: 5259 Dorchester Road and 0940 Morrison Street
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AM-08/2004
Applicant: 1180554 Ontario Inc. ^M-4'l/2004
STATiST}CS
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PART 2 - BODY OF THE AMENDMENT
All of this part of the document entitled PART 2 - Body of the Amendment, consisting of
following text and attached map, constitute Amendment No. to the Official Plan of the City c~ f
Niagara Falls.
DETAILS OF THE AMENDMENT
The Official Plan of the City of Niagara Falls is hereby amended as follows:
1. MAP CHANGE
The "Subject Land", shown on the map attached hereto, entitled "Map 1 to Amendment No.
', shall be redesignated from Industrial to Major Commercial.
2. TEXT CHANGE
PART 2, SECTION 3 - COMMERCIAL is hereby amended by deleting subsection 3.2.6 and
substituting the following new subsection:
3.2.6 The Morrison/Dorchester retail district shall be promoted as a subregional shoppin~g
district comprised predominantly of large, freestanding retail outlets, as described
herein, to provide the municipality a greater opportunity to recapture outflowing[
expenditures and alternative commercial shopping for its residents. Notwithstanding
any other policies of Section 3.2, this district shall be permitted as set out below.
3.2.6.1 The existing commercial centre in the northeast quadrant of the district
shall be allowed to develop to the extent permitted by the governing zoning
by-law and encouraged to develop and expand in its current format of free-
standing and independent retail and service commercial uses.
3.2.6.2 The lands within the southwest quadrant of Mon'ison Street and Dorchester
Road shall, due to their size, location, accessibility, exposure and land use
compatibility, be promoted for the development of large free-standing
and/or multiple groupings of retail outlets. This may include a junior
department store, a home improvement centre, non-department Department
Store-Type Merchandise (DSTM) stores and limited ancillary service
commercial outlets. The centre shall not exceed a maximum of 39,297
square metres of gross leasable floor area when warranted by the m ,arket.
To ensure that the primary function of the centre is retained for large, free-
standing retail outlets:
(i) the Zoning By-law shall include provisions establishing the
maximum number of buildings and regulating the gross leasable
floor areas of the permitted retail uses;
(ii) ancillary service conzmercial outlets shall not exceed 1,858
square metres of gross leasable floor area;
(iii) the easterly 3.9 hectares of the lands may be developed to
maximum gross leasable floor area not exceeding 11,334 squar-e
metres. The existing building may be remerchandised to a
maximum gross leasable floor area of 7,432 square metres ar~l
may be expanded and subdivided into smaller units for tt~e
retailing of DSTM merchandise. Each unit shall have a gro~s
leasable floor area of not less than 1,858 square metres and nc~t
exceeding 3,716 square metres; ancillary service commercial
uses shall not exceed gross leasable floor area of 3,900 squat-e
metres, notwithstanding clause (ii) of this policy.
3.2.6.3 The 10 hectare parcel of land on the northwest quadrant of Dorchester Roa_<t
and Highway 420 shall be promoted for a large free-standing supermarket
and may include restaurants, a gasoline bar/car wash and ancillary retail an_d
service commercial outlets. The development of these lands shall b e
phased with the maximum gross leasable floor area not exceeding 18,76
square metres.
(a) The first phase of development shall not exceed 13,675 square
metres of gross leasable floor area comprising of a large free-
standing supermarket and non-DSTM services such
restaurants, banks and personal service shops and a gasolin.¢
bar/carwash. The supermarket shall not exceed 12,542 square
metres of gross leasable floor area which includes not more than'
3,716 square metres of gross leasable floor area for DSTM,
1,858 square metres for non-DSTM services and 6,968 square
metres for Food and Convenience-Type Merchandise (FCTM).
(b) The development may expand to a maximum gross leasable
floor area of 18,766 square metres and the supermarket to a
maximum of 16,460 square metres, only when warranted by the
market. The supermarket shall contain not more than 7,432
square metres of FCTM and 6,503 square metres of DSTM
floor space. A maximum of 930 square metres of DSTM floor
space may be provided in a separate building. The market
analysis shall assess the demand and impacts of the additional
floor space to the satisfaction of the City.
S:\Official.plnb~vlEND~Am-08&41-04~PART 2.wpd
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NIA " A PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT./cz-
The Regional Municipality of Niagara _ _. , --
3550 Schrnon Parkway, P.O. Box 1042 Planning
Thorold, Ontado L2V 4"r7
File.
Telephone: 905-984-3630
Fax: 905-g41-520B
E-mail: plan@regional.niagara.on.ca
October 5, 2004
Files: D.10.M.11.21
D.10.M.11.23
Mr. Doug Darbyson, MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. Darbyson: ~ ' ""'
RECEIVED-
Re: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments
Proposed Zehrs Relocation 0C? - 7 20~1
Dorchester Road and Morrlson Street PLANNIN(~
City of Niagara Falls & DEVELOPMENT
Your Files: AM-08/2004 and AM-4'112004
The existing Zehrs store is now part of the "Adam's Centre" located at the southwest comer of
Morrison Street and Dorchester Road. This Centre is a planned shopping centre that is
designed for new format or big box stores. The Morrison/Dorchester Retail District which
includes the "Adam's Centre" and the adjacent Zellers Mall has be~:ome a major retail area in
the City of Niagara Falls.
This application proposes the construction of a new Zehrs Superst,3re on the adjacent former
Acres site and the retenanting of the existing Zehrs store with two to four new format stores.
The former Acres site is a 18± acre parcel that contains an abandoned office building and is
separated from the "Adam's Centre" by a CN Rail branch line and th~ Vincor winery. The office
building is to be demolished and a new Zehrs Superstore is to be constructed alor~g with two
non retail facilities (restaurant/fast food and financial institutional) and a gas bar along the
Dorchester Road frontage.
The initial phase of the new Zehrs Superstore will contain 135,000 square feet with provisions to
expand the store to 185,000 square feet including a mezzanine for Jp to 30,000 square feet of
non retail space. The existing Zehrs store is to be expanded slightly from 71,574 to 80,000
square feet and subdivided for stores with a minimum size of 20,000 square feet and a
maximum size of 40.000 square feet. These size limits for the reterlanting of the existing Zehrs
store are to ensure that the new retail establishments will be medium sized big box stores. The
net resuJt of the proposed changes will be a marginal increase in the food sales area but a
substantial expansion (almost 150,000 square feet) in the Department Store Type Merchandise
(DSTM) retail space. The increased DSTM space will be provid,i;d partly in the new Zehrs
Superstore and partly by the retenanted existing store,
The Niagara Falls Official Plan currently designates the former A¢:~es site as "Industrial" and
establishes certain limits on gross leasable floor area for the "Adam's Centre". The proposed
official plan amendment will redesignat~ the Acres site as "Major Co mmercial (MC)", include the
site within the Morrison/Dorchester Retail District and modify the fJoor area limits to allow for the
full proposed expansion_ A portion of the proposed Zehrs Supemtore development is to be
phased. In addition, the amendment will not permit a food store in the existing Zehrs store once
Zehrs has relocated.
The applicant has submitted "Letter of Opinion on Marketing Is,,~ues" prepared by Ki?cher
Research Associates Ltd. in support of the proposed Zehrs Supen~tore and related changes.
The Letters of Opinion do not constitute a complete marketing study' in that they do not contain
any original research. Rather, the consultant has used his marketing expertise and knowledge
of the Niagara Falls retail scene to evaluate existing data. The C.ty engaged Joseph Urban
Consultants to peer review the Letters of Opinion. Both consultar'ts concluded that the new
Zehrs Superstore and the retenanting of the existing store should not have a significant impact
on existing or planned food store and DSTM facilities in Niagara Fails. Regional Planning staff
have reviewed the May 10, 2004 Letter of Opinion and the peer review and have no reason to
question the conclusions of the two consultants.
The supermarket as a usa should be compatible with surround ng uses subject to traffic
considerations. Dorchester Road is under the City's jurisdiction so the City's Works Department
presumably will be providing comments on traffic matters and on the. new entranceway opposite
Dawson Street. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) may also have an Interest as the
site is adjacent to the entrance ramp to Highway 420.
The site plan submitted with the application shows the proposed Zehrs Superstore situated at
the rear of the parcel with most of the parking located between the ~tore and Domhester Road.
Under good urban design principles, the store should be located as close as possible to
Dorchester Road with the parking lot behind the store. In this way, the store can screen the
parking and provide a more interesting s[reetscape. In addition, a store close to the street
would be more inviting to those customers who depend on bus I'-ansit or walk to the store.
Therefore, Regional Planning staff recommend that the new Zehrs ,9;uperstore be relocated to a
site closer to Dorchester Road. If the store is not relocated, landscaping along Dorchester Road
and within the parking lot should be significantly enhanced to minimize the "sea of asphalt'
appearance. For example, landscaped islands within the parking lot would be highly desirable.
In conclusion, Regional Planning staff are not opposed to the proposed amendments to permit a
new Zehrs Superstore and the retenanting of the existing store. Hc,wever, we recommend that
the proposed Superatore be repositioned on the Acre parcel to a sit~ closer to Dorchester Road.
Yours truly,
~navid J. Farley
Direc[or of Planning Services
C: Mr. F. Paul, Hynde Paul Associates, St. Cathadnes, ON
Mr. G. Holman, Manager of Development, Municipal Works, City of Niagara Falls
Mr. W. Stevens, Regional Public Works
b~v~eh~s OP & Z~L.&.iNF
~/ttDA, F: October THE REGIONAL MU NICIPALITY OF NIAC"~'I~' 7, 2004MEMOEANDUM /[ '~' ~
TO: Tom Whitelaw
Planner ~.~ -_~.~:~?_r?L ',~ /
Plannin§ and Development Department ~,,?~' ' -
SUBJECT: Zoni.$ By-law Amendment Application '~~
Applicant: 1180554 Ontario Inc.
Proposal: To Permit the Relocation of the Zehrs Food Store from
Parcel 2 to ?arcel 1; and to Permit the Remerchandisin§ of the
Current Zehrs Store
Location,' 52S9 Dorchester Road and 6940 Morrison Street
In the City of Nia§ara Falls
City File: AM-01V2004 & AM-41/2004
Our File; D. 10,04.66.644180027 (ID#3513)
Regional Niagara Public Works Department has reviewed the above-referenced Zoning By-
law Amendment Application. The subject property is located o~ a local road and would
facilitate the relocation of the existing Zehrs food store. We have no objection to this
proposal. __..
Feultte~s de ~nsmissior,, par t~il~copia~r
Development & Approvals Manaser
Public Works Depa~ment
Operational Suppo~ Se~ices Division
WJS/cm
L:~n~in~dng~lannJng~nd.~velopmen[Wet~rmen~iasa~ FalI~COEEES~NDENCE 20~9515.T.Whi[elaw.doc
RECEIVED
OCT. 1 2
PLANNING
Niagara & DEVELOPMENT
Works, ,.
Ministry of Minist.ra des ~ ~Ontario
Transportation Transports .
Phone: (416) 235-4088 Central Region Operations
Fax: (416) 235-4267 Corridor Management Office
E-mail: Gustavo.Rojas~jnto.gov.on.ca 7th Floor, Bldg. D
· Planning
1201 Wilson Avenue J
Downsview, Ontario j
M3M 1J8 "
AuguSt 6, 2004
Doug Darbyson
Director of Planning and Development
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
RECEIVED
Dear Mr. Darbyson: OCT ! 3
PLANNING
RE: City Files: AM-08/2004 & AM-41/2004 -& DEVELOPMENT
5259 Dorchester Road and 6940 Morrison Street
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application {Public meeting notice)
Relocation Zehrs food store
Further to your circulation received September 20, 2004, the Ministry has reviewed the above noted
application. In general, the applicant should be aware that any proposed development of these lands,
including any new buildings andparking lots, willrequireMinistryreview and approval. In addition,
no pre-servicing, grading, and installation of signs on the subject land is permitted without the
issuance of Ministry permits.
We will require any new structures, above and below ground be setback a minimum distance of 14m
from our ultimate highway property line. This includes any new buildings, internal roads, essential
parking, fire routes, storm water management ponds and any other essential structure for the
development. The applicant should be made aware that Ministry permits are required for all
structures above and below ground, located within the Ministry's permit control area.
Subsequent requests will require the applicant to submit a site plan, a survey plan, an illumination
report, a site servicing and grading plan, a traffic impact study and a storm water management report.
A Traffic Impact Study (TIS) will be required to assess the potential effects of traffic caused by the _
proposed development on QEW and HighwayS20 interchanges and to identify the necessary
highway improvement to ensure the provincial highway system will operate at an acceptable level
upon completion of the proposed development. A Storm Water Management Report detailing the
intended treatment of calculated runoff for 5, 10, 50 and 100 years storm is required.
Permits must be obtained fi.om our office located on the 7th Floor, Atrium Tower, 1201 Wilson
Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M3M 1J8. The Permit Officer contact for this area is Mr. David Brown
and he can be reached at 416-235-4081.
Yours truly,
Corridor Management Technician
Corridor Management Office
c.c. Richard Yeung - Corridor Management Engineer
6265 MORRISON STREET, NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO L.2E 6V2 TELEPHONE (905) 354-3853
P.O. BOX 576 FAX (905) 354-1816 ~r~ ,~
River Realty Development (1976)[nc.
· I .J~ Planning ....
October 14`~, 2004 OCT I 8 200/, c,
Mayor and Members of Council
city o£ Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street, Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Dear Sirs/Madams:
Re: 5259 Dorchester Road, Niagara Falls
Re: Application for Official Plan and Zoning Amendments
Re: AM-08-20tM: AM-41-2004_,
We have received notice of the Public Meeting for the above noted amendments. Since we nmy
be unable to attend this meeting we wish to provide Council with our comments in advance.
We do not oppose or object to the proposed re-zoning of the former Acres property (Parcel 1 in
the Notice) which would allow the re-location of the Zehrs Food Market to this location.
We do not oppose or object to the proposed amendment to the designation and zoning of the
former Zehrs site (Parcel 2 in the Notice) by deleting Special Provision #604. It is only proper
that the re-zoning of Parcel 1 not create an additional food supermarket site without the
appropriate studies and we are not aware that any such have been done.
We however strongly object to the proposed re-designation and re-zoning of the former Zehrs
site (Parcel 2) for general commercial uses in the absence of specific uses and size limitations.
The notice is unusually vague on this issue. It only indicates that new policies are to be added
"to permit the remerchandising and expansion of the existing food store for non-retail services
and facilities and _for ancillary service commercial uses." In. the absence of specifics these words
are memfingless and ambiguous and would literally mean any commercial uses both retail and
non-retail,
Council should be aware that the original Ontario Municipal Board cleeision approved the re-
designation and re-zoning of these industrial lands purely for the purpose of big box development
with very limited small store (under 5,000 sq. ff.) uses. Without such limitations this re-
- development will not only continue to erode-retail uses in other established areas but all other -
planned uses which have b~ previously approved. While some smaller stores have been
established on this over-all site (not on Parcel 2) this has been done by careful and extensive
negotiations with the owner of the balance of this centre,
We urge Council not to approve this aspect of this amendment without much more extensive
information of the proposed uses and their minimum size.
Yours truly,
RIVER REALTY DEVELOPMENT (1976) INC.
President.
$^B:dm
6265 MORRISON STREET, NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO L2E 6V2 TELEPHONE (905) 354-3853
P.O. BOX 576 FAX (~O5) 354-t 816
River Realty Development (1976) Inc.
Oo,ob 2004
I PLANNING I
Mayor and Members of Council
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Qn~n street, Box 1023
Niagar~ Fa~]s, O1'~ L2E
Dear Sirs/Madam:
Re: 5~59 Dorchester Road, l~iagara l~alls, Obi
Re: Application for Offlei~d ?l~n an~[ 2~o-I~g Ameadnte~ts
Wc have ~evlewed the planning ~epo~ rega~cling the sboYe app]icatio~s and ([isc~ss~l the matter
with M~. Ken Mecb o£the ?1arming Department~
We wi1! ~ot oppose o~ o~ject to the a~ov¢ applications p~ovi(led they ~re passed at Council in
their cttrrent format v~tho~t any amendments.
Additionally, we want to ~surc t~c r~tai! component found in ?hast 2 of thc ~ew ~chrs
"Outbt~flcting" compoaent is limited to 10,000 square feet.
We r~sp¢cffully r~qucst that the draft zoning by-law be forwarded to our offices £or o~ review
prio~ to going to Cotmci] fo~ final al~Pmval.
¥o~ ma), ~¢tract our lette~ dsted October 14~, 2004.
Yours mal¥,
RI¥]ER REAL~¥ DEVELO?MENT (1976) I~C.
?TOp¢l'ty ~VIatt~ger
Main & Ferry
Business Improvement
Area
6062 Main St.
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G-SZ9
October 6, 2004
Mayor Ted Salci & Members of Council
On Wed. September 22, 2004 the members of the Main & Ferry Business
Improvement Area held an important meeting which resulted in the
business area members to express their interest to create a consumer
friendly business district. The new executive committee was elected
during this meeting and their contact information has been attached to
this correspondence for the City records.
The Main and Ferry Business Area is situated in one of the City's
oldest commercial/tourism districts. Although, the business owners
agree that there is potential to return the area to the once vibrant
business district due to the strategic location between the Fallsview,
Victoria and Lundy's Lane commercial areas. Shuttle buses and tourists
have established a route to the Fallsview tourism district. In
partnership with the City the BIA members wish to create an attractive
gateway joining together our district to other tourism districts
creating a world class tourism destination for the entire city.
The increase in crime to the district has resulted in a direct economic
decline for the well established businesses in the Main & Ferry area.
Property values continue to decline for both commercial and residential
properties in this district. Many of the area businesses are
reconsidering their business options. There will be a further increase
OCT I 8
in vacancy rates, building deterioration if major improvements are not
addressed in both short and long term planning for this area.
On behalf of the members of the Main & Ferry Business Improvement Area
I am respectively requesting to have the support of City Council and
Staff to assist the business district to develop/implement a streetscape
beautification plan for 2005. In partnership we can work together to
clean up our neighbourhood, establish community policing solutions in
order to retain the business and residential investment in the Main &
Ferry District.
Critical land use planning for this important commercial district is
essential to the City's long term economic planning. The Main & Ferry
BIA is requesting Council to consider in their 2005 budget year for a
Community Improvement Plan be prepared for this area.
Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to working with
the Council and Staff to revitalize the Main & Ferry Business district.
Sincerely,
Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg
Chair
Main & Ferry Business Improvement Area
c.c Dean Iorfida
Ken Burden
Doug Darbyson
Wendy Canavan
Lorne Lillico
Carl Scott
Adele Kon
Ma_in & Ferry BIA Executive Committee
Updated: October 18, 2003 to replace previous copy which contained erroneous information
President: Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg, 6062 Main Street, L2G 5Z9
Past President: Sante Sticca
Vice-President: Bob Muller, 5823 Ferry Street, L2G 1 S8
Secretary: Dave Paterson, 6081 Main Street, L2G 6Al
Treasurer: Mary Sticca
Director: Don Swalm, 5859 Ferry Street, L2G 1S8
Director: Vijay Kapur, 5824 Main Street, L2G 5S5
Director: Felix Pingue,
Director: Victor Fraone: 6026 Main Street, L2G 5Z8
City Rep: Janice Wing, 6018 Barker Street.
Mike Harris resigned and has been replaced by Felix Pingue and Sante Sticca has been inserted as Past President
l. tI~, F~LL$ CLERKS '04 0~) {~
Canada Family Action Coalition
Together for a better Canada
Niagara Chapter of Canada Family Action Coalition
Box 306
Vineland, Ontario
LOS 2C0
Dear Mayor and City Councilors,
I, Jackie Heikoop, am writing to you concerning the White Ribbon Against Pornography
Campaign (WRAP). This year it runs from October 17m - 26t~. Irt the past, Cheryl
Wheeldon spoke to you on behalf of our group, CFAC (Canada Family Action
Coalition), formally Niagara Community Impact Committee, addressing the issue of
Pornography and the Age of Sexual Consent. I am sorry to report that thegovemment
has done noth/ng to raise the age of consent from 14 to 18 years old.
We hope you will support with these four requests: 1. Send a letter to our Honorable Paul Martin and Min/ster of Justice, Irwin Colter.
2. Designate October 17~ to 26t~, White Ribbon Against Pornography Week.
3. Allow us to leave a "Big White Ribbon" at your city hall/n order to get
signatures. It will be presented to your local MP.
4. Rev/ew your bi-laws to/nsure healthy community standards.
Trusting that we can work together to make our community a better place for our
fam/lies.
Sincerely,
Jackie Heikoop
144 Welland Rd.,
Fonthill, Ont.
LOS
(905) 892-1238
Sept.23, 04
, Canada Family Action Coalition
Niagara Chapter of Canada Family Action Coalition (CFAC)
P.O. Box 3'06, Vineland, O,N L0R 2C0
Phone: (905) 899-~332
www. farnilyaction, org
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Corporate Services Department CD-~004-22
The City of Clerk's Division
Dean
Iorfida
Niagara Falls yj~l~.==~ 4310 Queen Street City Clerk
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
~11~~ - I-'" web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: diorfida@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
October 18, 2004
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: CD-2004-22
Posting of Election Finance Statements
RECOMMENDATION:
That the election finance statements not be posted via the City's website or gaserFiche system.
BACKGROUND:
At the April 19th, 2004 Council meeting, a motion was put forward to have staff scan candidates'
financial statements from the 2003 municipal election so that each candidates' statement would be
accessible via the Internet. This motion was not seconded - a signal that Council was not interested
in posting these statements.
On August 18', the Niagara Falls Citizens for Democracy made a request that these statements be
posted. Their request and my response were provided in the Council information package of
September 20th. At no time during that meeting did any Council member raise the issue. It was at
the most recent meeting (October 4th) that the issue was raised again. This time the motion was duly
seconded but deferred because information that had been provided in the past was not present in that
evening's Council package.
The writer will provide a consolidation of points brought forward e in past e-mail correspondences
on this matter.
Public Availability of Candidates Election Statements
Candidates' financial statements under the Municipal Elections Act are public information. The
statements are available for inspection during regular business hours in the Clerk's department.
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning & Development
October 18, 2004
-2-
CD-2004-22:
Since the deadline for filing the statements, a total of four individuals have asked to view the
statements.
When the matter was raised in April, Clerks' staffresearched the legalities of the issue. My response
at the time was as follows:
The Ministry of Municipa! Affairs has let us know that there shouldn ? be a problem in posting such
information. Although they did think it was an interesting issue and did have some "back and forth ~'
amongst their people.
In staff's investigations, we could only find one municipality (Oakville) that posted the statements.
Purpose
One of the results of a public inspection of election statements is that an elector can request a
compliance audit of the candidate's election campaign finances. The Municipal Elections Act states
the following requirements:
The application shall be made to the clerk of the municipality or the secretary of the local board for
which the candidate was nominated for office, within 90 days after the later of the ftling date, the
andzdate s last supplementaryftling date, if any, or the end of the candidate's extension for ftling
granted under subsection 80 (6), if any; it shall be in writing and shall set out the reasons for the
elector's belief
As Council should recall, the filing date for election statements was March 31, 2004, which means
the last day to file a compliance audit would have been at the end of June?
Therefore, with the date for filing a compliance audit passed, there would seem to be even less
reason to post these statements now. The argument before was that posting the statements would
allow the electorate to scrutinize them for the end purpose of filing a request for a compliance audit,
if necessary. With the deadline passed, the only purpose of posting these statements would
be to satisfy a certain sense of curiosity or "political voyeurism", seem to
This writer also does not buy the argument that when a politician receives a donation from a business
or individual that they will be "beholden" to that donor.
Administrative Priorities
It is the writer's opinion that posting of this information is more political than administrative. If
Council feels this information is valuable to the public that's fine but staffwould never unilaterally
put such information on the website.
Clerks' staffpriorities, as far as utilizing the website, would be to post certain by-laws (i.e. noise,
fence, sign, animal by-laws), that the public routinely asks for, ahead of election campaign finance
~ The exception would be ifa candidate has extended his or campaign period. A
complim~ce may be requested 90 days after the candidate's final filing.
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statements. As Council will note from CD-2004-21, Municipal Clerks Performing Civil
Marriage Ceremonies, Clerks' staff has recently put the marriage licence applications on-line_
With the municipality processing more than 1,100 such applications each year, it is the type o~'
service or information that should take priority over the posting of election statements, which will_
satisfy the political curiousity of only a handful of individuals.
CONCLUSION:
Council was definitive when the issue of posting election statements first arose in April: there was
not even a seconder to the motion. Since that time, with the passing of the deadline for requesting:
compliance audits, there is even less reason for posting these statements. If an individual is
genuinely interested in the election finance statements, they are free to come down to the Clerk'a
office and view them.
From an administrative point of view, posting of these statements would not be a staff priority.
There is other information that Clerk's staffhope to make available on the City website in the future
that will benefit or be of interest to a larger cross section of the population.
/~f~at~RecOmmended by: :~"'-L___ R~~tted:
cDi~cI~errk ~ Jc°hih~ef~CmDi~ins~lrdative Officer
Executive Director of Corporate Services
From: Dean Iorfida
To: info@nfcd.ca
Date: 8/18/2004 3:11:49 PM
Subject: Re:
Mr. Grunstein:
A motion to post the election expense statements on the City's website was moved BUT NOT seconded at::
a past City Council meeting; therefore, the statements will not be posted on the City's website.
There is no requirement to post such statements on the website. The statements are available for
inspection by the public during regular business hours in the Clerk's department.
Sincerely,
Dean Iorfida
City Clerk
>>> <info@nfcd.ca> 08/18/04 1:53 PM >>>
Mayor Salci and Members of Council,
As you know, Niagara Falls Citizens for Democracy has been promoting issues
of transparency and accountability for some time. In that spirit, we would
like to propose that Council instruct staff to post on the City's website the
Statement of Expenses and financial reports of all candidates running in the
2003 municipal election. Other municipalities are certainly moving in this
direction and considering the fact that compliance audits have become a topic
of discussion in the city, it is certainly the appropriate time to begin this
practice. Posting such documents, in the same way that Council minutes and
agendas are posted, will unquestionably render City Hall more transparent. I
trust the Clerk will distribute our request to memebrs of council for their
consideration.
Yours Truly,
Mel Grunstein
NFCD President
CC: Ted Salci
Community Services Department R-20{:~4-70
The City of Parks, Recreation & Culture Adele Kon
· 4310 Queen Street
N~agara Falls ~'a-,4 Director
FJ ~,..P .O. Box 1023
.~111~/-r web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-maih akon@city, niagarafalls.on.ca
October 18, 2004
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re.' R-2004-70 - Terms of Reference - Armoury Ad Hoe Committee
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Terms of Reference for the Armoury Ad Hoc Committee be approved·
BACKGROUND:
Council appointed three (3) members of Council, (Aldermen Diodatti, Kerrio, and Wing) to the
Armoury Ad Hoc committee. Council also appointed the Museum Board, however, they have since
declined their participation on the Ad Hoc Committee.
Mandate:
The Committee is an Ad Hoc Committee of Council, established to advise and assist Council by
recommeCding the best use for the Armoury building and site.
Responsibilities:
The Committee's responsibilities will relate to the following areas of activities:
· to maintain clear communications with the community organizations and individuals who
have expressed interest in using the building;
to establish criteria for the evaluation process guidelines to assist in the selection process;
· to obtain information from each of the proponents;
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· to consult with other community organizations and individuals whenever necessary;
· to ensure that Council is made aware of the Committee's progress;
to recommend to Council the long term final use of the building; and
to recommend an appropriate budget allocation.
Recommended by: Respectfully submitted:
Adele Kon ~John MacDonald
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture ~ - Chief Administrative Officer
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The City of ~1~ Clerk's Division Dean Iorfid~
Niagara FallsyJ~,~lEr 4310 Queen Street City Clerk
C(]n~ ~" P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
~~ web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: dio~da@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
October 18, 2004
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: CD-2004-21
Municipal Clerks Performing Civil Marriage Ceremonies
RECOMMENDATION:
That the municipal clerk not offer the service of performing civil marriage ceremonies.
BACKGROUND:
On September 24, 2004, a backgrounder came down from the Ministry of Consumer and Business
Services announcing that the government has changed the regulations under the Marriage A ct, giving
municipal clerks the authority to solemnize civil (i.e., nonreligious) marriages.
The rationale behind the decision was to "improve access to people who want a civil marriage in
Ontario", relieve judges and justices of the peace of this duty, so they could "increasingly focus on
court-related duties and because "municipal clerks welcome this opportunity to expand their role in
the marriage process". (A survey of Niagara area clerks indicated that no one "welcomed this
opportunity" to perform civil ceremonies!)
The Local Situation
Undoubtedly, the issuance of same-sex marriage licences has placed demands on judges, J.P.'s and
those officiants who perform civil ceremonies. Niagara Falls, however, has a well-developed
matrimonial industry. As a result, this writer sent a questionnaire to sixteen (16) area officiants and
wedding planners to elicit their feedback. The questions posed were: do you perform civil marriage
ceremonies/do you perform same-sex marriages/have any of your clients had difficulty finding
someone to perform their wedding ceremony and what are your thoughts on municipal clerks having
the authority to solemnize marriages.
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Some of the comments received are as follows:
the service is not necessary in Niagara Falls.
weddings are well-catered for in the city.
municipal clerks are already over stretched with work.
there are plenty of options for clients coming to Niagara Falls. There are denominational
ministers, nondenominational ministers and clergy who cater to same-sex marriages.
performing marriage ceremonies is our prime income. If City Hall were to perforn~
marriages it will have an unknown affect on our business.
it is not as simple as just performing a ceremony. Much dialogue and counseling are
required with each couple.
As noted in one of the above comments, there appears to be enough available options for all type~
of marriages. There may have been a dearth of clergy willing to perform same-sex marriage~
initially but this no longer appears to be a problem. Also, although the Association of Municipal
Clerks & Treasurers (AMCT) plans to hold training sessions, this writer does not relish th~
counseling function that the service would entail.
Cost Recovery
Some municipalities may have desired the opportunity to perform civil ceremonies as a profit
generator especially if their city hall houses an on-site chapel (i.e., like Toronto). The Province in~
their directive, however, indicates that a municipality can set fees "to recover the cost of performing;
civil marriages". Although, staff could probably come with appropriate/innovative costs (i.e.,
wages, utilities for use of City facilities, opportunity costs, wardrobe allowance (!)), the service
cannot be a profit generator. Even if we ~vere to justify a number of costs, in all likelihood our fee
would undercut those currently providing this service locally. It is doubtful that the municipality
would want to compete with and undercut a well-established local industry.
Another matter to consider would be when would the clerk perform such services? Would it be
appropriate for the clerk to stop all of his or her regular activities to marry someone upon completion
of their licence? In all likelihood, it would be necessary to set aside certain times only for this
service. Most couples, however, would probably not want to be married during regular business
hours and prefer weekends or evenings. Should the clerk make this service available outside of'
regular business hours?
It should be noted that some in the local matrimonial industry have expressed frustration that City
Hall is not open on the weekend for individuals to apply for marriage licences. Many would like
Niagara Falls to be more like Las Vegas, i.e., you could get a marriage licence at any time. Staff is
unsure whether there is a demand for a weekend service. Also, if you are planning something as
important as your wedding, you should give your self enough lead time to get a licence and not wait
until the last minute.
October 18, 2004 - 3 - CD-2004-21
Discretion
Although the Province has downloaded this service to the municipal clerks, they have not made it
mandatory. Under this new initiative, municipalities will be able to choose whether or not to offer-
civil marriage services. A survey of the Niagara Area clerks indicates that all have or will
recommending against providing the service of performing civil ceremonies.
CONCLUSION:
Although it is probably obvious from the report, what this writer's opinion is, I will offer the
following objective reasons why the clerk should not perform civil marriage ceremonies:
the matrimonial industry in Niagara Falls is developed and all types of marriages are
accommodated.
the service would not be a revenue generator based on the prescription from the Province.
the provision of the service is not mandated by the Province.
it would be difficult to accommodate this service on top of the regular duties of the Clerk's
office.
As a somewhat related aside, please note the attached memo from Bill Matson. The Clerk's division
has automated the marriage licence process. Clients can now fill out a marriage licence application
through the City's web site. The process which used to take about 20 to 25 minutes and still required
the use of typewriters, will now take as little as five minutes to complete. Staffhopes to publicize
this service in the coming weeks.
Recommended by: Respectfully submitted:
Dean~
City Clerk _~. IahnMeD~.~la~{~ad_i~fi~.i.~.tr~tive Officer
Approved by:
Executive Director of Corporate Services
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News Release
Oommuniqu
For ~mediate Release
September 24, 2004
ONTARIO GOVERNMENT IMPROVES ACCESS TO CIVIL
Muni~pal Clerks Ha~e Author~y To Sol~mniz* Marriages
QUEEN'S PARK ~ The Ontaho gove~ent is giving people greater choice by ~lowing
municipal clerks to pe~o~ civil m~iages, Consumer ~d Business Se~ices Minister Jim
Watson a~ounced today.
"Couples seek civil m~iages for a variety of personal re~ons,' said Watson. "People who w~t
a civil m~iage in Ontario will soon have improved access to t~s se~ice."
Changes to the regulations under the M~iage A~ give municipal clerks the authority to
solemnize civil m~iages in Ontario. ~ese chmges to the act ~e also aimed at reducing the
dem~d on judges and justices of the peace, who increasingly have to focus their attention on
couP-related duties. Municipalities now have the option to offer civil ma~iages if they choose
~d set fees to recover the cost of providing civil m~iage se~ices. Local semite is expected to
be available in late fall 2004.
"Allowing mufficipal cler~ to pe~om civil ma~iages complements their cu~ent role as ma~iage
licence issuers," said Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Jo~ Ge~etsen. "We will continue
to work with municipalities to improve the quality of life in our communities."
~is initiative is supposed by municipalities and municipal clerks.
"Municipalities see this as a positive step in providing ~other level of se~ice for people in our
communities," said Roger Anderson, president of the Association of Municipalities of Ont~io.
"Municipal clerks welcome this oppo~unity to exp~d their role in the ma~iage process ~d
provide a more complete se~ice to those seeing a civil m~iage," said R. Jack Watson,
president of the Association of Municipal M~agers, Cler~ and Treasurers of Ontario.
Approximately 66,000 ma~iages are pe~o~ed eve~ year in Ont~io, five per cent ofw~ch are
civil ma~iages.
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Backgrounder
Document d'informationOntario
Ministry of Mlnlst~re des Services
Consumer and aux consommateurs
Business Services et aux entreprlses
September 24, 2004
CIVIL MARRIAGES IN ONTARIO
The Ontario government has taken a step to allow municipal clerks to perform civil marriages in Ontario.
Providing municipal clerks with the authority to perform civil marriages will improve access in a timely
and fiscally responsible manner.
Changes to the regulations under the Marriage Act provide municipalities with the option to offer civil
marriage services if they choose and set fees to recover the cost of performing civil marriages.
Getting Married in Ontario
There are two ways to get married in Ontario: a civil marriage or religious marriage service. A civil
marriage can be performed by a judge, justice of the peace or municipal clerk under the authority of a
marriage licence.
In recent years, judges and justices of the peace have increasingly focused their attention on court-related
duties. As a result, Ontarians have seen reduced access to civil marriage services.
Municipal Clerks
Allowing municipal clerks to solemnize civil marriages builds on their current municipal role as marriage
licence issuers and increases the number of people providing civil marriage services for all Ontarians. In
addition, some municipalities already have wedding chapels in their municipal facilities.
Municipal clerks are also recognized public servants who are familiar with the legal and administrative
environments of municipal government and the delivery of municipal services. Municipal clerks also have
the authority to collect funds on behaff of the municipality.
An optional training program for municipal clerks has been designed and the Association of Municipal
Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) will deliver the program.
Married in Ontario
Approximately five per cent of the 66,000 marriages solemnized in Ontario every year are civil marriages.
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Contact:
Derek Nighbor Julie Rosenberg
Minister's Office Ministry of Consumer and Business Services
(416) 326-3015 (416) 326-8558
Disponible en frangais
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Corporate Services Department The C~ty of ~1~1~
Clerks Division Niagara Fails ~.~1~'
Inter-Department Memorandum ~ I~ -
TO: DcanIorfida DATE: October 6,2004
City Clerk
FROM: Bill Matson
Records & Elections Co-ordinator
Ext. 4342
RE: On-Line Marriage Applications
As you are aware, staff have been working towards automating the marriage licence process in order
to better serve the public and become more efficient internally as well. Anyone searching for
information on the City's web page can now access an on-line marriage application that is
interactive. In other words, instead of simply printing a blank form the applicants can now fill out
the application by typing in their particular information and then sending that application directly
on to City Hall. Provided the applicants arrive in person here in the Clerk's office within 30 days
of submitting their information, Clerk's staff can enter the applicants last name or a unique
confirmation number to prepare for the printing of the marriage lieence.
The on-line application was put on the City's web page on Friday October 1,2004 and on Monday
October 4th, the first automated marriage licence was issued.
Once staff have verified all of the information on the application, checked the applicants
identification and obtained the application fee, a marriage licence can be printed from the staff's
computer without having to physically type all of the applicant's information. The information is
then automatically transferred to the City's Vital Statistics database. This whole process takes about
5 to 7 minutes per completed application.
Previously, the applicants would fill out the application by hand then a staffmember would have to
type the information as provided on the application, onto the marriage licence using a typewriter.
Then the Vital Statistics clerk would have to re-enter the information into the City's Vital Statistics
database. This whole process would take 20 to 25 minutes per application.
Other municipalities such as Pickering and Toronto have been using a similar automated process for
issuing marriage licences as far as printing the licences via a computer but the difference between
theirs and the City of Niagara Falls' is that our application is interactive and the applicants fill out
the information themselves ... a very time saving step for City staff.
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1'he City of ~l~t' Fire Services Patrick Bur~..~e
4310 Queen Street Fire Chief
NiogO~'O F:oHs~J~.ldlf, P.O. Box 1023
CQn~~ Niagara Fails, ON L2E 6X5
~~ web site: ~.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: pburke~city.niagarafalls.on.ca
October 18, 2004
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: FS-2004-18
Staffing Plan - Phase 3
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Council approve eight (8) additional firefighters for inclusion in the 2005
Fire Services Budget.
'BACKGROUND:
In November of 2002 Council approved, in principle, a four-phase staffing plan for Fire Services.
In the first phase Council approved six (6) additional firofighters for 2003 and this year, in the
second phase thero was approval for eight (8) additional firefighters. The staffing plan identified
eight (8) additional firefighters for 2005 and five (5) additional firofighters for 2006.
The report from 2002 provided an extensive background as the basis for the recommendation. That
background included:
industry standards for response capability related to critical tasks;
unique make-up of the city and its accompanying risks;
Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines for the fire service;
outline of critical tasks;
Niagara Fails Hi-Rise Manual and Operational Guideline; and
proposed minimal staffing levels per vehicle.
The entire staffing plan is directed at bringing the on-duty full-time staffing levels up to the point
that the Niagara Falls Fire Services could deploy the necessary resources to begin critical operations
in the event ora fire or other major incident at our highest risk occupancies. The plan pre-supposes
that where there is a fire or major incident at one of these high risk occupancies it will require
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substantially more resources in support of the initial response crews. Off-duty full-time firefighters,
volunteer flrefighters and possibly mutual aid from within the region will be required to effectively
provide for the required operations at such an incident. The staffing premise is based upon
deployment for initial set up and attack but not for prolonged operations.
It is recommended that Council approve the continuation of the staffing plan.
Prepared and Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: ,4
Patrick Burke
Fire Chief (~' Chief Administrative Officer
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]'he City of J l li/ Legal Services R.O. Kallio
Niagara Falls lJ ~ 4310 Queen Street City Solicitor
P.o. Bo× 023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
~111~ '~ web site:
www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel,: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 371-2892
E-mail: rkallio@city, niagarafalls.on.ca
October 18, 2004
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: L-2004-43
Partial Release of Site Plan Agreement
Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R-12239
Our File No.: 2004-247
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council authorize execution of an Application (General) and documents necessary for the
purpose of releasing part of the lands included in a Site Plan Agreement made between JLA Factory
Outlet Holdings Limited ("JLA") and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls ("City"), being
Part 1 on Reference Plan $9R-12239 ("subject lands").
BACKGROUND:
In 1999 the City entered into a Site Plan Agreement with JLA Factory Outlet Holdings Limited to
construct a factory outlet mall.
The Site Plan Agreement was registered on all of JLA's lands which included the mall and
surrounding parking, loading and circulation components, together with the subject lands that front
onto Montrose Road. In December 2002, JLA received approval from the Committee of Adjustment
to sever the subject lands and it is now in a position to transfer the subject lands. Robert Blunt,
solicitor for the Vendor of the subject lands, has requested that same be released from the Site Plan
Agreement.
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The Planning Department confirms that the subject lands are no longer required as part of the Site
Plan Agreement and may be removed from the title, at no cost to the City.
Prepar/~ by: Respectfully submitted:
Mary Morr/o~e ff John MacDonald
Law Cler~ ~/ Chief Administrative Officer
Regd~mended by:
Ray Kallyo ·
City So/ldcitor
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
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Community Services Department MW-2004-152
Municipal Works Ed Dujlovic, P~ Eng.
The City of ~ 4310 Queen Street Director
Niagara Falls_-- P.O. BOX 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Carl~~ web site:
www.c[ty.niagarafalls.on.ca
~111~1~ I Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-maik munwks@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
October 18, 2004
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members: RE: MW~2004-152
Tender #23-2004
New Equipment Purchase
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Tender for the purchase of New Equipment be awarded to the following bidder:
1) Archer Track Service Ltd., St. Catharines, Ontario for Section 3 - two (2) Trucks, Cab & Chassis
with 6.0 Cu. Yd. Minimum Dump Body/Spreader All Season Combination Equipped with Power
Operated Snowplow & Wing in the amount of $371,481.12.
BACKGROUND
Tenders for New Equipment were opened by the Tender Opening Committee on Thursday, August 26,
2004 with the City Clerk in attendance. A summary of the bids is attached for Council's information.
A complete evaluation was done on the vehicle specifications from the two lowest bidders, Eastgate
Truck in Hamilton and Archer Truck Services in St. Catharines. We found the bid from Archer Truck
Services in the amount of $371,481.12 to be the most suited for our intended use as per the
specifications outlined in Tender #23-2004.
Sufficient funds are available in the 2004 budget to cover the purchase of new equipment.
Council's approval of the recommendation and information contained in this report would be
appreciated.
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Prepared by: Respectfully submitted by:
,-,--("'~" John Morocco ~/John MacDonald
',,-; Operations Superintendent
/ Chief Administrative Officer
Recommended by:
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
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H:~REPORTSX2004hMW-2004-152NEWEQU1PMENTPURCHAS E.wpd
TENDER #23-2004 - NEW EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
TENDER SUMMARY
Total Price including All Taxes
SECTION 3
Two (2) Trucks, Cab & Chassis with 6.0 Cu.
Company Yd. Dump Body/Spreader All Season
Combination Equipped with Power Operated
Snowplow & Wing
Eastgate Ford Sales Ltd. $360,617.00
Hamilton, ON $368,540.50
Premier Peterbilt Inc. $399,850.40
Brampton, ON
St. Catharines Track & Tractor $374,821.70
St. Catharines, ON $436,540.00
Community Services Department MW.2004.1~3
The C~ty o ~ Ed Dujlovic
' f Municipal Works
..... Ii I , 4310 Queen Street
~l(]gar.(:] I-QIIS yJ ~ P.O. Box 1023 Director
',.,an~~ Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
~-r web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: ed ujlovi@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
October 18, 2004
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-2004-153
Victoria Avenue BIA Sidewalk Extension
RECOMMENDATION:
To be received and filed.
BACKGROUND:
On May 31, 2004, Community Services Committee approved Report MW-2002-12 to widen the
sidewalk in front of 5751 - 5763 Victoria Avenue to accommodate Hard Times Restaurant and
Subway in installing sidewalk cafes. Since the present conditions of the sidewalks, curb and
gutter, etc., are in good condition and the City has no plans for improvements in this area in the
near future, these works will be considered "Out of Phase" and 100% of the cost would be borne
by the Victoria Centre BIA.
This work was included in Contract 2004-138-04 "Asphalt Pathways & Victoria Avenue
Sidewalk Extension." Tenders for this contract closed on Tuesday, September 14, 2004, and
based on the tender prices the cost to complete the Victoria Avenue Sidewalk Extension was
$22,874.00.
On September 15, 2004, a letter outlining the cost was sent to Sue McDowell of the Victoria
Centre BIA for their review and approval. A response was received by email on September 30,
2004, and the BIA would like to defer the sidewalk extension until more information is available
regarding the intersection improvements at Victoria Avenue and Centre Street, as it may make
sense to do both at the same time. Therefore, only the construction of the asphalt pathways on
Main Street from Allendale Avenue to S~tanley and on Fallsview Boulevard from Robinson Street
to 120 m north of Murray Street will be completed under Contract 2004-138-04.
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Prepared by: Respectfully submitted:
~O( Mike DiPaola ~ John MacDonald
Project Manager Chief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng
Director of Municipal Works
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Ed
Dujlovic
The Cily of 4310 Queen Street
. P O Box 1023
Niagara FalIsW~',~.,~ N: ' Director
A -- ~,~ ~ ~agara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
L.,QnooQ.,~~/,~" web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
-~' ~r'-~:~.--~"",==~" !Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: edujlovi@city.niagarafalls,on.ca
October 18, 2004
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members: RE: MW-2004-155
Supply and Installation of Additional
Pay and Display Equipment
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Parksmart Inc. supply and install ten (10) additional Pay and Display
Machines at the 2003 price as quoted in RFP #P42-2003.
BACKGROUND:
Council approved the in installation of both on-street and off-street pay and display machines as
outlined in Report # MW-2004-120 - Request to Extend the Hours of Paid Parking in the
Downtown and Report # MW-2004 - MW-2004-126 - Fallsview Casino Area Parking Review.
As a result, Staff is required to purchase ten (10) new Pay & Display machines. In October 2003,
Council awarded RFP #P42-2003 to Parksmart Inc. to supply a total of 13 machines as part of
our five (5) year parking meter replacement program. Since that time, we have added an
additional four (4) machines to the original contract due to other Council approved commitments.
Parksmart Inc. has agreed to supply ten (10) additional Pay & Display machines at the 2003 RFP
quoted price. Therefore, staff is recommending that ten (10) Pay & Display machines be
purchased from Parksmart Inc.
Financing:
Cost: $118,691.27
Funding: Parking Fund Reserve # 11-3-341000-030001 $118,691.27
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Council's concurrence with the recommendation outlined in this report would be appreciated.
Prepared by: Respectfully submitted:
Karl Dren, C.E.T.
Manager of Traffic & Parking Services
Approved by:
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
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The City of ~lf Municipal Works
Ed
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Niagaro FollslJ~' 4310 Queen Street Director
CanodO~l~l~ P,O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
~ T~ web site: www.city, niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: edujlovi@city.niagarafalls.on,ca
October 18, 2004
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members: Re: MW-2004-156
Garner/Southwest Sanitary Service Area Review
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
Consultant Engagement
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City engage the services of Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. to
complete the Garner/Southwest Sanitary Service Area Municipal Class Environmental
Assessment in accordance with their proposal dated October 2004, at an estimated fee of
$59,960 (excluding GST).
BACKGROUND:
The City of Niagara Falls is experiencing development pressure in the Southwest comer of the Urban
Area in the vicinity of the Montrose Road Business Park, Heartland Forest and residential lands to
the north. The study area is generally defined by the Welland River to the south, Thorold Townline
Road to the west, McLeod Road to the north and the Q.E.W. to the east and is referred to as the
Southwest Service Area in the City's Official Plan.
The Montrose Business Park project takes in a significant portion of the study area and, based on the
City's interest in marketing these lands it would be prudent to commence a detailed engineering
review of.?.e entire service area to ascertain the most cost effective approach to providing a sanitary
sewer OUtlet.
Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. has successfully completed a number of servicing plans for the
City and the Region of Niagara and are familiar with the development issues present in this area of
the municipality. Staff is recommending, in accordance with the City's consultant engagement policy
with respect to direct appointments, that this consultant be engaged to complete the Municipal Class
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Environmental Assessment as set out in the attached proposal. Given the fact that any solution will
involve the construction of new facilities or the expansion of existing facilities, the study design has
been set to follow the requirements of a Schedule "C" review.
This review has been identified, in part, in the 2004 Development Charges Background Study (DC-
NT-ST8: Garner Sth. Sanitary Servicing EA) and is to be funded entirely from Development
Charges Reserves.
The study process involves at least two (2) Public Meetings with ample opportunity for stakeholder
input commencing later this Fall.
Prepared by: Respectfully submitted:
Geoff Holman onald
Manager of Development ~/ Chief Administrative Officer
Appr~o~:
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
Proposal ~,o,,,~,,~,,v~-_
Engineering LOCAL FOCUS.
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
GARNER / SOUTHWEST SANITARY
SERVICE AREA REVIEW
MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT
October 18, 2004
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE NO.
I Introduction 1
2 Company Background
2.1 Corporate Profile 1
2,2 Engineering Value 2
3 Our Understanding of the Project 3
4 Corporate Experience 4
5 Our Project Team 5
5.1 Associated Engineering 5
5.2 Acres International 6
6 Methodology and Work Plan 6
6.1 · Phase I - Identify problem or opportunity 7
6.2 Phase II - Alternative Solutions 8
6.3 Phase III - Recommend Preferred Design - Master Plan 12
6.4 Phase IV - Identify Preferred Design 13
7 Schedule and Engineering Fees t3
7.1 · Schedule 13
7.2 Engineering Fees 14
8 Conclusion 14
APPENDIX A MAP OF THE STUDY AREA
APPENDIX B CORPORATE EXPERIENCE
APPENDIX C ORGANIZATION CHART
APPENDIXD RESUMES
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INTRODUCTION
Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd (AE) is pleased to respond to your invitation to
submit this proposal to the City of Niagara Falls for Engineering Services related
to the Garner / Southwest Service Area. By way of this proposal we express our
interest in working with the City on the above project.
The following sections provide the summary of AE's company background,
related qualifications and experience relevant to master servicing plans, the class
environmental process, municipal engineering design and construction
management. AE's technical resources the work program and schedule and the
fee structure are also presented.
We are cormnitted to meeting your expectations for this important assignment and
accordingly have assembled a highly skilled team of senior professionals with
particular excellence in sanitary sewer master planning, environmental
assessment, sewer and pumping station design, administration and construction
supervision.
Our team has technical experience in Niagara Falls and is familiar with local
constraints and concerns. The prdject will be managed from the AE St.
Catharines office.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
2.1 CORPORATE PROFILE
Associated Engineering is a Canadian, employee-owned, consulting engineering
firm with over 50 years experience offering our clients the services of a dedicated
team of professionals with specialized technical expertise. Through our St.
Catharines office, AE offers a full range of environmental consulting services
Which include: Wastewater, collection and treatment; water treatment, water
supply, distribution and storage; stormwater collection and management;
electrical engineering controls and instrumentation; municipal infrastructure
services; municipal solid waste management; hazardous materials management;
geo-environmental investigations and site remediation services; watershed
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management; natural.resource management; enviromnental impact assessments,
audits and monitoring; environmental health and safety services; environmental
permits and approvals; project management and construction management
services.
In the area of municipal planning, engineering and design for sanitary sewers,
E s pnnc~pal fields of specmhzatmn include the following:
:.! ,, Studies, system analysis, reports, approvals, surveys, preliminary and
detailed.design, tendering, and services during construction;
,:, · Communal Sanitary Sewage Collection Systems;
· Rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewage Systems;
· Gravity Sewer Design and Replacement specifying both open-cut and
trenchless technology methods;
· Standby power;
· Sewage Trunk Collectors;
· Sewage Storage Facilities;
· Class Environmental Assessments;
· Construction Management including document preparation, tendering,
contract administration and field inspection services.
2.2 ENGINEERING VALUE
AE's corporate philosophy has always emphasized "Engineering Value". We
define engineering value as our commitment to provide the City of Niagara Falls
with engineering services that will reduce your overall project costs while
providing excellent project delivery. The following points highlight the
significant value that the AE team can bring to the City of Niagara Falls on this
project:
· Highly qualified and experienced team of professionals dedicated to
providing a superior quality product;
· Proven track record of successful projects with a commitment to making
your project a success;
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· Effective communications among all concerned parties such that key
individuals are fully aware of project progress and work scheduling. This
is critical for projects to be carried out on-budget and on-schedule;
· Value added engineering services increasing the overall quality of the
project while reducing overall project and long-term operating costs.
OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROJECT
We have extensive experience in the preparation of Class Environmental
Assessment documents for the design and construction of sanitary sewage
collection systems, pumping stations, forcemains and water and sewer master
servicing plans.
A number of developers have approached the City with proPosals to develop
certain land in this area. The Montrose Business Park bounded by Kalar Road,
Brown Road, Montrose Road, and Chippewa Creek Road is part of the area. The
City has expressed a desire to be in a position to be able to market serviced
building lots on these City owned lands'. Other developers including the owners
of the Warren Wood Subdivision, who would like to build residential
development and Heartland Forest, which is proposed for Resort Commercial are
included. Additionally, the Regionally owned Gamer Road Bio-Solids Lagoon
and Grow Rich Limited and Cytec Canada Ltd. lands need to be serviced.
The service area to be studied in this development is bounded by the urban
boundary along McLeod Road in the north to the Hydro Canal; south to the north
bank of the Welland River; westerly along the north bank of the Welland River to
the urban boundary; north along the west limit of the urban boundary to Brown
Road; then west along the south limit of the urban boundary to Thorold Town
Line Road; and north to McLeod Road to the starting point.
The main study area is broken into two service areas. One is north of
Thompson's Creek and the other is between Thompson's Creek and the Welland
River.
Provisions in the master plan will be necessary to accommodate flows from the
Grand Niagara Resort Area and surrounding lands south of the Welland River to
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the Urban Boundary at Biggar Road (Grassy Brook West Service Area). Capacity
in the proposed sewers and pumping stations for these areas needs to be provided
in the facilities for the basic service area. However, these areas are not part of the
main study area for sanitary sewer services. Storm water drainage and water
supply are not part of this Master Plan Environmental Assessment. A map is
attached as Appendix A.
While one of the tasks involves determining whether this Environmental
Assessment should be a Schedule "B" or "C", it is felt appropriate that the study
design include the work necessary to complete Phases 3 and 4 of the
Environmental Assessment Report. We intend to conduct the public participation
program as would be required for a Schedule "C" Class EA.
In our experience, a good public relations program is key to a successful
Environmental Assessment program. It is important to meet with City, Regional
and MOE staff at the outset to determine issues that each of these groups have.
We will also identify the private sector stakeholders and meet with them. A
public information centre (PIC) will be scheduled as soon as reasonable notice
can be advertised to inform the public. It is important to make contact with the
public at the outset of the program to make them part of the. This will create a
scenario where everyone feels that they are part of the solution.
4 CORPORATE EXPERIENCE
Associated Engineering has direct experience with the preparation of
Environmental Assessment documents for many similar projects related to master
plans for water and sewer servicing, sewers, water mains, pumping stations and
sewage and water treatment facilities. Some examples of master servicing plans
are listed below. Detailed project sheets are included in Appendix B.
· Wastewater Master Sen'icing Plan - Region of Niagara
· Blenheim Area Water Supply System, Environmental Assessment Study -
Blenheim
· Long Term Water project Master Plan - York Region
· Orangeville Growth Management Study - Orangeville
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In addition to the foregoing, AE has prepared many Class Environmental
Assessments for water and sewage projects in the Region..
5 OUR PROJECT TEAM
The following staff from Associated Engineering national will be involved in the
project. Acres International will be retained as a sub-consultant for work related
to the assessment of the natural environment. The project organization chart is
included in Appendix "C".: Resumes are attached as Appendix "D",
5.1 ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING
Geoff Burn P.Eng. will act as Project Director f~r this project and be responsible
for quality assurance and quality control. Geoffhas over 30 years experience in
the execution and management of municipal engineering projects. He has been
involved in and managed multi disciplinary engineering teams for many
significant projects ranging from movable bridges, sewer tunnels, road projects
and municipal servicing. He brings a wide range of experience in municipal
engineering to this project. He will ensure that the project time lines that have
been agreed to be met; will attend project meetings and review the various phases
of the document presentation to ensure a high quality product.
John Conlin P.Eng. MBA, R.P.P. is a civil engineer and registered professional
planner with 36 years experience in municipal infrastructure planning, design,
construction and management. Fields of experience include: preparation of Class
Environmental Assessment documents, public participation, engineering design,
urban planning, municipal servicing including water supply wastewater collection
and storm water management. Mr. Conlin will be the Project Manger for this
project, will attend all public information centres and staffmeetings and will
prepare the Class EA document.
Joe Tonellato P. Eng. is a Municipal Design and Project Engineer with 8 years
experience in water supply, sewer servicing, site development and road
reconstruction projects. Joe will prepare a preliminary design for the two
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pumping stations that will be required as part of this project and assist Mr. Conlin
in the document preparation.
Sue Noble, P. Eng. is a Professional Engineer specializing in water supply, sewer
servicing, site development and road reconstruction. Mrs. Noble also conducts
field surveys, resident engineering and has a thorough CAD background. She will
work with Mr. Mark Belanger in the preliminary design of the sewers and
forcemains.
Mark Belanger B. Tech., C.E.T., is a Civil Engineering Technologist
-' specializing in water supply sewers'service development and road reconstruction.
Mr Belanger also conducts field surveys, resident engineering and has a thorough
CAD background.
Drafting and Clerical - Jeremy Stortz and Mark Mascioli will provide CAD
drafting services. Clerical assistance will be provided as required.
5.2 ACRES INTERNATIONAL
Larry P. King B.Sc. is a Senior Environmental Scientist specializing in
environmental assessments and aquatic habitat investigations. He has over 25
years experience in the management, coordination and/or undertaking of
environmental projects. Larry will be responsible for the preparation of
Environmental Information including flora and fauna. This work will include
field visits to compile and inventory of the plant, animal, and bird species present
to determine the likely impact this project might have on those assets. He will also
deal with social and economic issues related to this project.
METHODOLOGY AND WORK PLAN
We propose a clear, logical and traceable approach to this project in keeping with
the key principles of Municipal Engineering. The following main tasks will result
in the successful preparation of the documentation required for this Class
Environmental Assessment.
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6,1 PHASE I - IDENTIFY PROBLEM OR OPPORTUNITY
6.1.1 Project Initiation/Review of Background Data
We are familiar with this area of Niagara Falls. We intend to review
background information fi.om the City including:
· The Garner Neighbourhood Secondary Plan, City of Niagara Falls
':: 1997
· The Grassy Brook Sanitary Service Area Class Environmental
Assessment (as documents become available)
· The Niagara Falls Official Plan
· The City of Niagara Falls Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw
· The Regional Niagara Policy Plan
· The Niagara Fails South Side Sewer Shed Wet Weather CSO
Study, Earthtech, 2001
· Base Mapping
· As constructed drawings for the existing downstream sanitary
sewers
· Drawings of other municipal infi.astmcture
· The Montrose Business Park Sewage Pumping Station Design
Report, PNR, Dec 1990
6.1.2 Meetings With City and MOE Regional Staff
A meeting will be held with all Municipal staff as well as MOE
representatives at the outset to determine any issues that these individuals
have and obtain any information that can be provided to us.
6. t.3 Notice of Study Commencement
Immediately after the project assignment is made, we will prepare a
Notice of Study Commencement for publication and mailing by the City
of Niagara Falls. This is the first opportunity to inform the public and the
stakeholders in the area of this project
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6.1.4 Problem/Opportunity Identification
A problem definition for sanitary servicing for the Garner / Southwest
Service Area will be developed based on proposed future land use and
input from various stakeholders and agencies. Future sanitary flows for
development of the area will be calculated for various development
scenarios based on most likely and possible development.
The capacity of the receiving sanitary infrastructure, including trunk
sewers and the Niagara Falls High Lift Pumping Station, will be
confirmed with the City of Niagara Falls and the Region of Niagara as
appropriate. Possible external development that may affect the available
capacity of the downstream receiving infrastructure will be assessed. This
problem definition will be done on a preliminary basis subject to review as
noted below.
6.1.5 Identify Stakeholders and Public Information Centre (PIC) #1
We will identify the stakeholders as mentioned above. In addition to City
and Regional interests, are the private developers and landowners who
wish to develop in this area. We will interview these stakeholders on a
one by one basis to ascertain their needs and concerns.
A public information centre will then be held to which the stakeholders
and agencies will be invited as well as the general public. Information in
regard to the problem/opportunity identification will be discussed and
following the PIC, we will be able to take into account additional
information obtained from the stakeholders and the public to finalize the
problem identification.
6.2 PHASE II - ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS
6.2.1 Topographic Information and an Environmental Inventory
It will be important at the outset to review and confirm topographic
information provided by City staff and which will be augmented where
necessary by field ~urvey. An environmental inventory will be compiled
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dealing with the social environment, archaeological environment, the
natural environment including flora and fauna and economics as' expressed
by capital, operating costs and life cycle costs.
Geotechnical investigation terms of reference will be prepared. We will
receive quotations and recommend the retention of a qualified consultant
by the City of Niagara Falls. The investigation is required to determine
the soil and ground water conditions along the route of the major sewers
and forcemains as well as the two potential pumping station sites.
Engineering design parameters are needed for the various aspects of the
work that will be required. Boreholes will be required at the pumping
station sites. Soil samples will be obtained at 0.76-meter intervals using
conventional split spoon-sampling equipment. Piezometers will be
installed in the boreholes to assess the ground water conditions.
Chemical analysis should be carded out on soil samples to identify
potential constraints with respect to disposal of excess excavated material
as well as soil corrosivity analyses to determine pH, resistivity, chloride,
sulphate and sulphide contents.
6.2.2 Development of Alternatives
Sanitary servicing alternatives will be identified which address the study
objectives identified in Phase I. Alternatives may include a wide range of
planning possibilities however; only reasonable alternatives will be carded
forward. Two pumping stations, one at Kalar and Brown Roads and one
on Chippewa Creek Road have been identified at this time. Alternatives
will be considered including the possibility of one pumping station at
Chippewa Creek Road west of Kalar instead of two. Flows from the
Grassey Brook Sanitary Service Area the Montrose Road area and lands to
the north and west will be determined.
Following this part of the work we will be able to recommend a confirmed
status of Schedule "B" or Schedule "C". It is felt that it will likely be a
Schedule "C" and in any event the preliminary work associated with
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Phases Iii and IV need to be done for the benefit of the project. Design
parameters and equivalent populations will be determined.
6.2.3 Environmental Impact Statement
The following general factors need to be considered:
· Social Environment Assessment
· Natural Environment Assessment
Technical Assessment
· Economic Assessment
Based on the Environmental Inventory, the Project Team will assess the
potential impacts of each sanitary servicing alternative.
6.2.4 Social Environment
Each alternative shall be reviewed to determine compatibility with
existing and proposed land use. Property impacts will be determined and
temporary impacts during construction will be considered. Existing
utilities and associated relocation costs will be examined where
appropriate.
6.2.5 Archaeology
We do not anticipate that archaeological resources will be significantly
affected for the proposed forcemains or sewers since these will be mostly
constructed on an existing road right-of-ways. The pumping stations sites
may require examination however, we will check with the Ministry of
Culture to determine whether or not either or both of the sites can be
proved without a study. In the event that a study is required we will
arrange for terms of reference to be prepared for the appointment of a
archaeological survey firm to be employed by the City of Niagara Falls.
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6.2.6 Natural Environment
An inventory of existing plants animals and birds in the area will be
determined a general assessment of potential impacts to these issues will
be reported. Medication measures will be recommended associated with
each alternative including possible landscape planting.
6.2.7 Technical
Each alternative will be assessed based on technical merit. Alternatives
meeting minimum Provincial and Municipal Standards will be proposed :
and certain designs may be identified which prove to be simpler or more
cost effective to construct or maintain.
6.2.11 Economics
Capital and operating costs will be identified for different alternatives.
Life cycle costing will be employed to evaluate the most effective
alternative from an economic point of view.
6.2.9 Meetings with City Staff and Stakeholders
Meetings 3 and 4 sho~ on thc proposed schedule will he ca[Tied out to
consider thc information obtained to this point. Input will bc solicited
from these groups in order that a preliminary Environment Statement
Report (ESR) can be prepared.
6.2.10 Preliminary ESR
We propose to prepare a draft of the Class Environment Assessment
document utilizing information that has be obtained to this point and
comments from City staffand stakeholders group. This will include a
· i preliminary property report. Following the meeting with City staff, an
,L updated property report will be prepared.
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6.2.11 Circulate ESR, Receive Comments and PIC No. 2
By approximately November 22, 2004 we propose to circulate a
ntby
preliminary ESR for comme mandatory and other agencies. We
would receive comments and deal with concerns raised by various
agencies or individuals. We would then prepare for and attend P.I.C. # 2
centre No. 2. We would expect this to be complete by the end of
December 2004.
6.2.t2 Update ESR .
Comments Received as well as Input from the second Public Information
Centre will be'used to then update the Class Environmental Document
6.3 PHASE III - RECOMMEND PREFERRED DESIGN - MASTER PLAN
6.3.1 Design Parameters, Alternative Designs, Siting and Environmental
Impacts Statement
Preliminary designs will be prepared utilizing design parameters and
alternative designs. Siting for the various comPonents including the
pumping station sites would be finalized and an Environmental Impact
Statement prepared.
6.3.2 Prepare Master Plan
A master plan showing a recommended servicing scheme will be prepared
which will include facility layout and a report on financial implications of
the project.
6.3.3 Finalize ESR - Staff Meeting No. 6
A finalized Environmental Statement Report will be submitted to City
staff for review and study and at the end of a two~week period. We would
propose to meet with City staffto obtain comments on the Preliminary
Master Plan and ESR. This would then be circulated to the mandatory and
other agencies as well as individuals or entities that have expressed an
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interest and comments will be received. We have allowed a 30-day period
for receiving comments.
6.3.4 PIC No. 3
Having received comments from agencies and identified stakeholders we
would intend to conduct a public information centre to report on the
'progress to date to the public and obtain any input. The recommended
alternative would be identified and explained. We would be in a position
to select the preferred alternative. We would then finalize response to
agency comments and finalize remediation measures.
6.4 PHASE IV - IDENTIFY PREFERRED DESIGN
The preferred design will be identified. The ESR would be completed and
a notice of completion of the ESR would be published. All comments
received to this point would be incorporated in the ESR or reasons for not
accepting them would be explained.
The final step in the program would be to formally place notice of
completion with the Ministry of the Environment and place the completed
Class Environmental Assessment in the public record (EBR). When this
has been carded out we would report to Council and the project would be
complete.
7 SCHEDULE AND ENGINEERING FEES
7.1 SCHEDULE
We have developed a schedule in order that the time frame discussed with staff
can be achieved. It is subject to modifigation if required. We believe that we
have provided for all of the work that would be required, and have provided
adequate time for comments from agencies and individuals. The schedule is
shown in Appendix E.
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7.2 ENGINEERING FEES
The proposed fee for this project is shown on the man-hour matrix included in
Appendix F. This shows the persons who will be involved in the project
management and Phases I; II, III, and IV. Our proposed project budget is $59,960
including expenses plus GST.
CONCLUSION
~ conclusion wc wish to thaz~ thc City o£Niaga~a Falls for thc oppommit¥ to
submit this proposal and look forward to working with you on this most important
and interesting project. We hope that we will be favoured with an appointment to
it.
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The City of MunicipaIWorks
Ed
Dujlovic
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Niagara
Cor~-~- '-~-'IBB P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
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Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-maih edujlovi@city,niagarafalls.on.ca
October 18, 2004
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members: Re: MW-2004-157
Development Charge Payments
Front-end Servicing Agreements
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that payments from the Development Charges reserve be approved as set out
in this report.
BACKGROUND:
The City's Development Charges By-law was passed by City Council on July 12, 2004 which
established the Development Charge rates to be paid by the development community to finance the
broad list of growth-related Capital Projects identified in the Background Study (Mayl4th, 2004.).
Two of the projects on the list involved "best efforts" arrangements on behalf of the City to recover
a developer's costs of constructing municipal infrastructure off-site that provided a direct benefit to
other properties. Rather than attempting to administer this cost-recovery effort through a formal
"Front-Ending" agreement, the amounts owing were included in the list of growth-related Capital
projects in the Development Charges Background Study. This allo~vs the City to relieve itself from
these best efforts arrangements by paying back the developer (who has paid for the initial
construction) using the Development Charges already collected from other developers. The amount
being returned to the front-ending developer is only the remaining share that has been determined
to benefit other properties.
It should be noted that the current by-law has been appealed by a group representing the Core Tourist
developers however it is not expected that any adjustments or revisions to the Development Charge
calculation will impact these projects which are used to calculate the residential, non-tourist core
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Neighbourhoods of St. Davids
At its meeting on February 3, 2003, City Council approved report MW-2003-25 which set out final
cost sharing calculations for the oversized services constructed by Walker Community Development
Corporation. The intent at that time was to finalize a cost-sharing agreement with Mr. Albert
Calaguiro Sr. and Eagle Valley Golf Inc. however this has not come to fruition for a number of
reasons (OMB Appeal, goodwill etc.). The easiest way to handle this matter from an administrative
perspective was to include the calculated share expected to be recovered from other developers in
the current Development Charge calculation. These projects are listed in the Development Charges
Background Study (May 14, 2004) as:
DC-NT-SA6: Neighbourhoods of St. Davids - P.S. and Forcemain,
· DC-NT-SA7: Neighbourhoods of St. Davids - Sewer Separation, and
· DC-NT-D16: Neighbourhoods of St. Davids - Storm Drainage Oversizing
The actual payments total $270,147.42 as set out in the attached spreadsheet. By making this
payment to the Walker Community Development Corporation from Development Charges reserves
the City will satisfy its previous commitment to recover these front-end costs.
Kalar Road Sanitary Sewer - Orchard Grove West Subdivision
At its meeting on September 17, 2003, City Council approved report MW-2003-155 which directed
staff to meet with benefitting property owners to discuss cost sharing arrangements for a trunk
sanitary sewer on Kalar Road. The owners expressed little interest at this time to connect to the
sewer but expressed some interest in connecting in the future. The attached plan shows the properties
that will potentially benefit from a future sewer connection. Once again, the easiest way to handle
this matter from an administrative perspective was to include the calculated share expected to be
recovered from other developers in the current Development Charge calculation. This project is
listed in the Development Charges Background Study (May 14, 2004) as:
DC-NT-SA5: Kalar Road - Lundy's Lane to Beaverdams Road Sanitary Sewer
The actual payment totals $93,108.06 as set out on the attached spreadsheet. The developer has
verified these calculations and the current Development Charge reserves have sufficient funds to
process these payments.
Due to the amounts involved this information is being brought to your attention prior to issuance of
any payments.
Prepared by: _,Respectfully submitted: j
G~ '" ~acD
/,/ Chief Administrative Officer
~a~nt
Approved by:
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
Neighbourhoods of St, Davids - Final Cost Sharing Calculations
· Project Component Total Cost Cost Allocation
Description of Works ($) Walker's Sham lafrate's Sham Other's Share City's Sham Region's Sham CaJagulro's Share
Pumping Station and Forcematn $400,758.70 $183,627.64 $24,366.13 $192,764.93 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Storm/Sanitary Sewer Sepamtioh $104,570.28 $47,914.10 $6,357.87 $50,298.30 $0.00' $0.00 $0.00
Storm Sewer $112,927.04 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $87,179.68 $25,747.37 $0.00
Streetiighting - St. Paul Ave. $25,410.00 $12,705.00 $12,705.00 $0.00 $0,00 $0.00 $0.00
Streetlighting - CalaguIro Dr. $22,742.19 $18,466.66 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,275.53
Stormwater Management Pond $51,221.55 $24,074.13 $0.00 $27,147.42 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Lass:Credit $0.00 $0.00 ..$5r026.20 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TOTAL ·$717,629.76 $286,787.-~3 $38,402.80 $270,210.66 $87,t79.68 $25,747.37 $4,275.53
Kalar Rd. Sanitary Sewer Project
Front End A.qreeement Calculation
Property Owner Lot Area % Cost Share
1 Orchard Grove West 18.17 41.57% $87,339.88
2 Orchard Grove West Ext. 4.64 10.62% $22,303.63
3 Aiello Property 1.53 3.50% $7,354.43
Sub-Total $116,997.94
4 Pirillo Property 3.39 7.76% $16,295.11
5 Altieri Property 3.33 7.62% $16,006.70
6 5-0 Taxi 0.56 1.28% $2,691.82
7 Maroney Property 0.20 0.46% $961.36
8 Hodgson (Vacant) 2.62 5.99% $12,593.86
9 Hodgson Steel Property 9.27 21.21 % $44,559.20
TOTAL 43.71 100.00% $210,106.00
NOTE: Proper~y on the not, west comer of Beaverdams/Kalar removed from calculation
527786 Ontario Ltd. is responsible for properties 1,2 and 3 or $t16,997.94
Balance owing from Development Charges Reserve Fund is:
KALAR ROAD - SANITARY SEWER PROJECT
Proposed Front End Agreement
Property Ownership N
(~ Orchard Grove West Extension Subdivision A
(~) Orchard Grove West Subdivision ~====:~ Sanitary Sewer Line NTS
~) 5599 Kalar Rd - Aiello Property
Sanitary Sewer Drainage Area
I~) 5499 Kalar Rd ~ Pirillo Property
8310 Beaverdams Rd - Altieri Property
8236 Beaverdams Rd - 5-0 Taxi Property
8226 Beaverdams Rd - Maroney Property
5580 Kalar Rd - Hodgson (Vacant)
Community Services Department MW-2004-160
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street Director
The City of Ed Dujlovic, P . Eng.
Niogoro FollsyJ~,~l~ P,O. Box 1023
Niagara Fails, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
~-r Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: {905) 356-2354
E-maik munwks@city.niagarafalls,on.ca
October 18, 2004
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members: RE: MW-2004-160
Tender//26-2004
New Equipment Purchase of Trackless Vehicle
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the New Equipment Tender for the purchase of One (1) 4-Wheel Drive
Articulated Rubber Tire Diesel Powered Tractor Complete with Accessories Attachment be awarded
to the following bidder:
1. Work Equipment of Courtland, Ontario in the amount of $99,360.00.
BACKGROUND
Tenders for New Equipment were opened by the Tender Opening Committee on Thursday, October
7, 2004 with the City Clerk in attendance. A summary of bids is attached for Council's information.
Staff recommends that the tender from the lowest bidder, Work Equipment, be accepted. Their
vehicle meets specifications as outlined in tender documents.
Sufficient funds are available in the 2004 budget, Municipal Works Equipment Account//11-3-
374000-080001
Council's approval of the recommendation and infom~ation contained in this report would be
appreciated.
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~ Respectfully submitted by:
~); eSat~o°~C~u°p erintendent tive Officer
Recommended by:
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
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TENDER #26~2004 - NEW EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
TENDER SUMMARY
Total Price including All Taxes
One (1)
4-Wheel Drive Articulated
Rubber Tire Diesel Powered Tractor
Company Complete with Accessories Attachment
Champion Road Machinery Sales $103,385.00
Brampton, ON
Joe Johnson Equipment NO BI/)
Barrie, ON
Corporate Services Department PD-:~004-95
The City of J lJJlf Planning & Development Doug Darb~'=on
=-- ~, 4310 Queen Street Director
Niagara
Falls
P.o, Box t023
Canada ~' Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
~,~.~ web site: www.city.nisgamfalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: planning@city.niagarafails.on.ca
October 18, 2004
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: PD-2004-95, Request for Extension to Draft Plan Approval
Ascot Woods Extension 6, File 26T-92003
Owner: Ascot Woods Limited
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Council support a one-year extension to draft plan approval for the Ascot
Woods Extension 6 Plan of Subdivision, conditional on the applicant maintaining the appropriate
subdivision sign on the property for public information purposes.
BACKGROUND:
Conditions of the original draft plan approval for this subdivision indicate that final approval must
be obtained within two years or the draft approval will lapse. Before the initial approval period
passes, an extension to draft plan approval may be granted provided that a Written request is
received from the applicant which sets out the reasons for the delay and the steps being taken to
resolve the required conditions of approval.
In order to ensure that draft plans are not automatically extended without consideration being given
to current Council policy, planning principles and contemporary requirements, requests for
extensions of draft plan approval must satisfy certain criter/a and review guidelines. As part of the
conditions associated with the delegation of subdivision approval authority, the concurrence of the
Region is required before an extension can be granted.
Planning Review
The developer has submitted a request for an extension to draft approval of the Ascot Woods
Extension 6 Plan of Subdivision (see attached letter and location map). Original draft approval for
the plan was received from the Region on September 15, 1994. Previous requests have been gu'anted
by Council to extend draft plan approval for the subdivision. In addition, a temporary extension was
granted by staffas the anniversary of the formal approval date has passed and to allow a review of
the request.
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The subdivision conforms to the City's Official Plan and the land is zoned appropriately. The plan
consists of three blocks of land for residential apartments and a block for commercial use. There are
no additional expenditures required on the part of the municipality for external or internal servicing
or oversizing. The final registration of this subdivision plan is dependent on servicing availability.
The Region has no objection to the extension of draft approval for a one-year period. The developer
indicates that an offer to purchase the commercial site is pending but the sale would be conditional
on a zoning by-taw amendment. Further, the developer advises that there has been no interest in the
apartment sites given the current housing market.
CONCLUSION:
Based on this review, a further one-year extension (until September 15, 2005) to draft plan approval
can be supported, conditional on the subdivision sign being maintained for public information
purposes.
Prepared by: Respectfully submitted:
Richard Wilson .Jcs/~-~John
MacDonald
Planner 2 I~ Chief Administrative Officer
Recommended by:
Doug Darbyson
Director of Planning & Development
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
RW:gd
Attach.
S:~PDR~2004~PD2004-95, 26T-92003, Ascot Woods Extension 6.wpd
BRIAN SINCLAIR PROFESSIONAL COBPORATION
BRIAN N. SINCLAIR, Q.C.
Barrister and Solicitor
6617 Drummond Road
Niagara Falls, Ontario
TEL: (905) 356-7755
FAX: (905) 356-7772
13 September 2004
Mr. Doug Darbyson
Director of Planning & Development
City of Niagara Falls
P.O. Box 1023, 4310 Queen Street
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario
L2E 6X5
Dear Sir:
Re: Temporary Extension of Draft Plan Approval
Ascot Woods Extension 6
Your File No. 26T-92003
Further to your letter of September 8th herein, I would appreciate
an extension of draft approval for the above subdivision and
enclose herewith cheque of Ascot Woods Ltd. in the amount of
$500.00 to cover your review fee.
I would state at this time that we have an offer that is pending on
our commercial site. It would be conditional upon a zoning
amendmen t.
We have, unfortunately, not had much interest in our apartment
sites notwithstanding that we have written to a number of builders
that may be interested. However, in view of the iow interest rates
and high cost of building, people, unfortunately, are not
interested in building apartments. We will continue our endeavours
to market same and we may be successful if we do in fact sell our
commercial site.
RECEIVED
SEP I 6 20t
PLANNING
& DEYELOPME?.~,~T
The widening of Montrose Road is certainly helpful and, apparently,
street lights will be put in on Preakness.
Yours faithfully
BRIAN SINCLAIR PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Brian N. Sinclair, Q.C.
BNS/ab
Enclosure
c.c. Mr. Corwin Cambray, Regional Planning
Enclosed please find cheque of Ascot Woods Ltdl in the amount
of $350.00 to cover the Region!s fee herein.
Draft Plan of Subdivision
Ascot Woods Extension 6
26T-92003
LOCATION M~P
Subject Lands
1: NTS
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Community Services Department R-20E:~4-66
The City of Parks, Recreation & Culture Adele Ken
. 4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls ~' J-, 4 Director
A ; ~J~.P.O. Box 1023
L'an~,~l~Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
,~I~F'- I-" web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 3§6-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
October 18, 2004
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2004-66 - Preakness Park Vandalism
RECOMMENDATION:
To Members of City Council for information
BACKGROUND:
Concerns about Preakness Park were raised by Alderman Carolyn Ioannoni and Staff was directed
to investigate and report back to Council on the condition of the playground equipment and the
vandalism that is occurring within the park. This seven (7) acre park (see attached) is located on
Preakness Street, west of Montrose Road.
An inspection of the playground equipment revealed that the swing bracket and chain were damaged.
The damage was subsequently repaired. Our maintenance crews visit each park on an approximate
nine (9) day rotation or three (3) times per month. For this reason, Staff encourages members of the
public to contact us immediately if they notice any unsafe conditions within our parks. Staff will
respond that same day to any unsafe situation.
Following the complaint, Preakness Park was placed on the nightly monitoring rotation by our
security company. Our Shift Supervisors were also directed to visit the park whenever possible
during the evening and early morning hours. Since this time, we only received one (1) complaint
concerning broken glass and it was cleaned up by a member of the public.
Vandalism and youth parties have been a recurrent and frustrating problem for our park neighbours
and Staff. In past reports, this very problem was shared with Members of Council, and as a result,
Staff was directed to retain a security company. The patrols have been ongoing for the past three
(3) summer seasons and each year the service has been marginally expanded. In June of this year,
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a meeting was hosted, chaired by our Mayor and attended by Alderman Jim Diodati, members of
Staff and the Niagara Regional Police. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss these recurrent
problems and attempt to find a solution. Unfortunately, the Police advised that due to their workload
and other competing priorities, they could not always respond to park problems. The Police
recommended that we continue to contract with a private security company to deal with these issues.
With our current resources, it is impossible to provide full security for all our parks and recreation
facilities. An information and evaluation report on the service provided by the security company this
past season will be prepared for Council later this Fall. The report will also contain a
recommendation for the 2005 season.
Recommended by: Respectfully submitted:
Adele Kon _.~'/~-John MacDonald
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture II)t( Chief Administrative Officer
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