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2005/04/04COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 4, 2005 Order of Business and Agenda Package COUNCIL MEETING April 4. 2005 PRAYER: Alderman Selina Volpatti NATIONAL ANTHEM: Matthew D' Alessandro ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of March 21, 2005 DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the current Council Meeting at this time. DEPUTATIONS/ PRESENTATIONS Stamford Vibe Junior Synchronized Skating Team The Stamford Vibe Junior Synchronized Skating team from the Stamford Skating Club will be recognized for winning the international gold medal at the Spring Cup competition in Milan, Italy. Education Month A delegation of principal and students from the District School Board of Niagara will make a presentation to recognize April as Education Month. Fresh Air Association of Canada Ms. Karen Bodirsky, CEO of the Fresh Air Association of Canada would like to address Council regarding the provincial government's intention to proceed with a smoking ban that does not allow exemptions. A Case for 2 Casinos 2 Ms. Fran Hohol of PKF Consulting will apprise Council of an updated study justifying the presence of two casinos in Niagara Falls. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Chief Administrative Officer PD- 2005 -18, Site Plan Application, SPC- 18/2004, 6169 Garner Road Applicant: Niagara Falls Golf Course Ltd., Golf Course Expansion ITEM NO. 13 PLANNING MATTERS Public Meeting AM- 39/2004, Zoning By -law Amendment Application Site Specific Institutional Use, Applicant: Boys and Girls Club of Niagara Agent: Venerino V.P. Panici Architect Inc., McLeod Road (South Side) East of Garner Road Background Material Recommendation Report: PD- 2005 -22 MAYOR'S REPORTS. ANNOUNCEMENT COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 1. Niagara Falls Public Library Re: 2005 Capital Budget Library Projects requesting approval for various library projects in 2005 as already approved in the City's Capital Budget 2005 2009. RECOMMENDATION: For the approval of Council. 2. Chamber of Commerce Re: review of commercial and industrial property tax assessment requesting Council support the Chamber's resolution that the Province of Ontario establish an entity to review commercial and industrial property tax assessment. RECOMMENDATION: For the consideration of Council. 3 Additional Items for Council Consideration: The City Clerk will advise of any further items for Council consideration. Parks. Recreation Culture Matters 1. Chief Administrative Officer R- 2005 -18, Naming of City Parks and Facilities 2. Chief Administrative Officer RATIFICATION OF "IN CAMERA" ACTIONS 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. Chief Administrative Officer 2. Chief Administrative Officer 3. Chief Administrative Officer 4. Chief Administrative Officer 5. Chief Administrative Officer REPORTS R- 2005 -15, Proposed Facility Increases: Ice Rental, Rental Fees, Meeting Rooms, Public Skating, and Special Events F- 2005 -14, Municipal Accounts L- 2005 -11, Permanent Closing and Licence Agreement of Part of Frances Avenue for a Parking Lot for St. Gabriel Lalemant School L- 2005 -17, Release of Restrictive Covenants Lot 13 Plan 160, Montrose Road (east side) L- 2005 -15, Permanently Closing Laneway between Dyson Avenue and Muir Avenue MW- 2005 -32, Contract 2005 -05, Full Depth Reclamation with Expanded Asphalt Hot Mix 6. Chief Administrative Officer 7. Chief Administrative Officer 8. Chief Administrative Officer 9. Chief Administrative Officer 10. Chief Administrative Officer 11. Chief Administrative Officer 12. Chief Administrative Officer 13. Chief Administrative Officer -4- Paving MW- 2005 -33, Contract 2005 -04, 2005 Asphalt Patching MW- 2005 -37, Boyer's Creek Drain Petition and Appointment of Engineer under the Drainage Act MW- 2005 -38, Hunter's Drain Drain Petition and Appointment of Engineer under the Drainage Act MW- 2005 -39, Water Distribution System Summary Report 2004 PD- 2005 -19, Provincial Secondary Land Use Project (PSLUP) Municipal Submission Package PD- 2005 -20, 2004 Housing Monitoring Report R- 2005 -17, Memorandum of Understanding with the Glengate Alliance Church City Use of the Sports Fields R- 2005 -19, Parks and Field Use 2005 Schedule BY -LAWS The City Clerk will advise of any additional by -laws or amendments to the by -laws listed for Council consideration. 2005 -47 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit an enlargement of an existing one family detached dwelling located in a HL zone. (4145 Main Street). 2005 -48 A by -law to establish Part 2 on Reference Plan 59R -12531 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Dunn Street. 2005 -49 A by -law to establish Part 3 on Reference Plan 59R -12574 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Ellen Avenue. 2005 -50 A by -law to establish Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R -12574 as a public 5 highway, to be known as and to form part of McGrail Avenue. 2005 -51 A by -law to authorize the execution of a Condominium Agreement with Antonio Sardella, being Part Block 40 Plan 1 Stamford being Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R- 12531. 2005 -52 A by -law to provide for the adoption of an amendment to the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan. 2005 -53 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Stopping Prohibited, Taxi Stands) 2005 -54 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to permit the construction of an apartment dwelling. (4085 Stanton Avenue) 2005 -55 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to establish regulations for a hotel on the easterly portion of the land and commercial development exclusive of a hotel or motel on the westerly portion of the land. (AM- 42/2004, Grisafi, SW corner of McLeod Rd. Alex Ave.) (HANDOUT). 2005 -56 A by -law to authorize the payment of $16,137,812.08 for General Purposes. 2005 -57 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 4 day of April, 2005. NEW BUSINESS Mayor's Comments Council Meeting April 4, 2005 Singing of the National Anthem Matthew D'Alessandro is 8 years old and a Grade 2 student at Power Glen School. He also has a real passion for music. Matthew was born 14 weeks premature, weighing 2lbs, 2 oz and enrolled in music programs as an infant at the age of 9 months. He has been receiving music therapy every week for the past 2U2 years, and is now a student at the Niagara Institute of Music and Arts. Matthew's love for music has already been highlighted by the fact that he was able to see his 2 favorite bands in concert: The Great Big Sea and The Bare Naked Ladies. C: \Documents and Settings\AdministratorkLocal Settings Temp\MatthewDAlessandro.wpd Community Services Department Parks, Recreation Culture NIPG. FALLS CLERK Inter Department Memorandum TO: FROM: Nathan Hyde Mayor's Office Lori Albanese Community Development Coordinator Ext. 4330 RE: Stamford Vibe junior synchronized skating team 2005 Spring Cup Gold Medal Champions Awards at Council Monday, April 4, 2005 On Sunday, February 13, 2005, the Stamford Vibe Junior Synchronized Skating Team from the Niagara Falls Stamford Skating Club won the international gold medal at the Spring Cup competition in Milan, Italy. The Stamford Vibe skaters completed a nearly flawless short program. On Saturday, February 12, 2005, they collected six first -place scores and one second -place score. They competed against seven other international teams, including Sweden, Italy, Great Britain, Croatia and the United States. The following day, they secured the gold with four first -place scores and one second after the long program The Stamford Skating Club junior squad, coached by Trish Perdue Mills, brought home a bronze medal last year in France at an international competition with a nearly identical team. The team earned this year's international assignment from Skate Canada, by finishing sixth at last year's national competition. The team consists of 16 skaters from 14 to 19 years old including: Ashley Frank Jacquelyn Perdue Kelli Romanin Cindra Robazza Brittany Patterson Nicole Primeau Brittany Forsyth Katie McGarrigle Courtney Kerwin Crystal Moore Kyla Schneider Coach: Trish Perdue -Mills (905- 871 -9506) Nathan, please prepare the plaques for all team members, including the coach and manager for the April 4, 2005 Council meeting. Thank you. Lori Albanese Lisa Romanin Miranda D'Aiuto Alicia Lelievre Amanda Schenck Elisa Veloce The City of Niagara Fal Canad DATE: February 28, 2005 Manager: Laurie Primeau cc. Dean Iorfida, Adele Kon S:tkwards\2005\Stamford Vibe Synchronized Skating Team Gold Medal Feb 2005.wpd Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation Culture Business Development Building By -Law Services Ea si WIN N ci4 N 4-t col* 0 Ctro‘? 0,) 2. 6 CO q r •A4 .i0c m b Op 0 C 0ax7.w U- el CO4 V a 'r M N' y N 0474 0."1 .d w y A.., O bo O u N A+. 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Standing there on the ice in an arena In Milan, Italy, the THE REVIEW Stamford Vibe junior syn- chronized team listened as 0 Canada was played and the Canadian flag raised rafter the team won the international Spring Cup gold medal. "That was probably the best part. 1 don't think there is a prouder moment in a skater's life or in any athlete's life," Perdue Mills said Tuesday after arriving back home front the week -long trip. "There were a lot of tears It was an exceptional moment." The skaters had 'a nearly flawless short program Satur- day in the .competition against seven other teams, from around the world; and they sat first heading into the long program Sunday. A fall home at Jack Bell Arena. during that skate put the gold But what turned out to be medal in jeopardy, but In the one of the greatest accom- end, the technical difficulty plishments in the history of of the' Vibe's routine Won Stamford Skating Club nearly them the top honours over started out In disaster. the U.S. and Sweden. The Vibe girls flew to Milan They're true athletes. They from Buffalo with a stop in had the fall, they got up, pulled each other in and got right back into the number," said Perdue Mills. "The crowd went ballistic because they got it together. It made it very exciting." While the skaters each took home gold,medals for the win tiie Vibe as a teaih won the Spring Cup, a Bohemian happen. So it was nerve- Crystal trophy will even- Wracking." tually -find a permanent See VIBE on Page 83 &Qid P.& k o o.;coj t l SPORTS .The Stamford Vibe junior an international skating competition n Milan, Italy unday.ra[es on the m P °d1 e•wlhe PeMv podium after winning gold at the 2005 Spring Cup, VIBE: Off season won't last long for coach, skaters Continued from Page 61 The skates finally arrived in Alicia Lelievr B last Wednesday morning, only Milan stuck at the airport because of a six hour strike by the security staff there. Finally, as the Vibe skaters were having dinner Wednesday night, a courier delivered the missing skates. The team Is made up of 16 skaters from 14 to 19 years old including: Ashley Frank, Jacquelyn Perdue, Lisa Romanin, Kelli Romanin, Cindra Robazza, Miranda D'Aiuto, Brittany Patterson, Nicole Primeau A Forsyth, Katie McGarrigle, Am loo erga anda only help ea our at things." I'm Schenck, Courtney Kerwin, C nationals is w will wrap r up Moore, Elisa Veloce and Crystal h 5 2004-05 S se seall the Schneider Y junior asson on for both the a Vibe The group is now preparing for which is and the Vibe also attending the champi the 2005 Canadian Championships onships. next week in Sarnia Perdue -Mills is hoping But the off season will last less momentum from Milan will help the an two months before Perdue erase a disappointing sixth at last Mills and the rest of the team gets year's nationals. to work preparing for next season. They'll spend seven months plan nm a d d "I think it's the biggest boost we could have ever asked for," she said. grams wh esignrng the new pro "I'm s ure us winning over there will December ich will be unveiled in New Jersey last Monday and one of the skate bags didn't make it past the New Jersey ahport. "The tags had fallen off in between so; it was everybody's nightmare,' said Perdue Milis. And with us only hav- ing 16 skaters, we can't afford to have anything like that 02/28/2005 14:37 1- 905 -468 -5651 z VI Q Attention Dean Iorfida City Clerk Niagara Falls NIAGARA DIST. SEC. PAGE 02 flints 6 f 'sac re: Request to send delegation to April 4th Council meeting for 6:00 pm Feb. 28, 2005 As mentioned in a prior phone call to your office, the District School Board of Niagara would like to request permission to send a delegation of Principals and students to make a presentation to recognize Education Month (April). The delegation would consist of 4 people (2 elementary and 2 secondary school representatives). The names and schools of the delegation will be confirmed with you prior to the meeting. The month of April is designated Education Month in the Distract School Board of Niagara. Our theme this year is "Points of Pride" both in our schools and in our communities. Students from the delegation will briefly discuss the exciting programs that are happening in their schools and throughout the board with a focus on what makes them proud. The entire presentation will last approximately ten minutes. Please contact me at 905 468 -3293, fax me at 905 468 -5651, or email me at paula.mackinnonc dsbn,edu.on.ca to cornfitm whether this request will be granted. I look forward to your reply. Sincerely /J Paula MacKinnon Co -Chair for Education Month Vice Principal Niagara District Secondary School Box 1030, Hwy. 55 N. O. T. L. LOS 170 905 468 -3293 February 18, 2005 Dean lorfida, City Clerk 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Iorfida, I am writing to you to request an opportunity to address Niagara Falls City Council on Monday, March 21, 2005. I represent the Fair Air Association of Canada; a broad coalition of hospitality and related industries promoting ventilation as a practical alternative to outright smoking bans. We have specific information related to the effectiveness of ventilation, its use as the workplace standard in British Columbia as well as the devastating economic impact of smoking bans. I've been asked by one of my members in Niagara Falls to share this information with Council at the earliest opportunity, given the provincial government's intention to proceed with a smoking ban that does not allow any exemptions, no matter how reasonable. Niagara Falls is a prime example of a community dependent on tourism that would greatly benefit from the ability to allow properly ventilated smoking rooms under the appropriate circumstances. Please let me know whether I might be allowed to address Council on this important issue. Sincerely, Karen Bodirsky Karen Bodirsky CEO Case Study for 2 Casinos -3- DEPUTATIONS February 3, 2003 Council Minutes Mr. Harry Oakes, Clifton Hill BIA, requested that Council give their strong support for the interim casino remaining open and introduced Ms. Fran Hohol, PKF Consulting, who provided a brief overview of the Case Study for 2 Casinos; she reviewed the economic advantages of maintaining two casinos in Niagara Falls; the economic benefits of the interim Casino Niagara; the improvements to Clifton Hill and Victoria -Centre BIA's and the potential detrimental effects if the interim casino were to close. Following the presentation, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that Council supports the sustainment of 2 Casinos in Niagara Falls and endorses the PKF Consultants Study; and that this resolution be forwarded to the Provincial Government; our Member of Parliament and Minister David Young, Ontario Lottery Gaming Corporation and requesting that a response be provided by the Provincial Government as soon as possible. The motion Carried with Alderman Orr abstaining from the vote on a conflict of interest and with all others voting in favour. COMMUNICATIONS No. 21 Niagara Falls Lightning Gymnastics Club Re: Proclamation. The communication requests that Council proclaim the week of February 8 to 16 2003, as "I Love Gymnastics Week ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Volpattl, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the request be supported. Carried Unanimously. REPORTS RATIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS 1. Adoption of the December 9, 2002 Community Services Committee Minutes; 2. MW- 2003 -28 Stanley Avenue Road Reconstruction Marineland Boulevard Main Street that the City confirms its participation in the project 3. MW- 2003 -25 Cost Sharing Payments Neighbourhoods of St. Davids that the cost sharing payments be made; 4. MW- 2003 -28 Transfer of Agreement Olifas Marketing OMG Niagara that Council approve the transfer of the agreement; 5. MW- 2003 -24 St. Davids Sanitary Servicing Project Confirmation of Cost Sharing Agreement that the City confirms support of the servicing scheme at a maximum cost of $350,000; 8. MW- 2003 -19 Long Term Capital Needs Water that this report be received for the information of Council; 7. MW- 2003 -29 Reconstruction of Roberts Street from Stanley Avenue to Falls Avenue and Stanley Avenue from Stamford Street to north of Valley Way that City Council confirms its participation in this project and the related cost; Niagara Car F Of Niagara Falls Canada Corporate Services Department PD- 2005 -18 Planning Development Doug Darbyson 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356 -2354 E -mail: planning @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: April 4, 2005 Re: PD- 2005 -18, Site Plan Application SPC- 18/2004, 6169 Garner Road Applicant: Niagara Falls Golf Course Ltd. Golf Course Expansion It is recommended that Council endorse the site plan application for an expansion to the existing golf course, as shown on Schedule 1. that the application be approved and Council proceed immediately once the drainage report is brought to Community Services. BACKGROUND: Niagara Falls Golf Course Ltd. has submitted a site plan application for an expansion of the existing golf course to include a driving range north of the clubhouse. Schedule 1 shows an overview of the clubhouse and driving range. Schedule 2 identifies works in proximity to neighbourhood properties on Garner Road. Council deferred endorsement of the proposed site plan for this expansion at its December 6, 2004 Council meeting. Council was concemed that the ball net proposed abutting the residential properties was not high enough to protect against errant golf balls and wanted further details of the drainage scheme before further considering the site plan. A full discussion of these matters and all other site plan matters is included in the attached Staff Report PD- 2004-117. A further neighbourhood meeting with staff, the applicant and the neighbours and their solicitor (Mr. Tom Richardson) was held on February 15, 2005. At this meeting, and through the subsequent exchange of plans between the parties, some consensus was made on the site works involved. This report summarizes the progress that has been made on this matter since Council last considered this matter, specifically with regards to ball netting, buffering, driving range setbacks and drainage. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources information Systems Legal Planning Development April 4, 2005 1. Ball Netting/Buffering and Setbacks 2 PD- 2005 -18 Schedule 2 identifies the specific improvements made to mitigate the impact of the driving range on residents and is summarized as follows: 2. Drainage Concerns Signage is proposed by the golf putting area discouraging the chipping of balls to avoid balls being chipped into adjacent properties. The golf ball netting between the driving range and adjacent residents has been extended in length and now extends from near the north end of Mr. Mrs. Mino's property to the south end of the driving range. The height of this golf ball netting has been increased from 3.8 metres (12.5 feet) to 6 metres (20 feet) in order to further ensure residents would not be affected by errant balls. The driving range has been effectively moved away from the residents. The setback to the nearest residential property (as determined by the closed board fence adjacent to the driving range) has been increased from 9 metres (29.8 feet) to 12.8 metres (42 feet). The closed board fence mentioned above has been increased in height from 1.8 metres (6 feet) to 2.4 metres (8 feet) Tree planting has been increased immediately to the east and southeast of the driving range by relocating trees that were proposed immediately behind Mr. Mrs. Mino's property. These measures will provide extensive buffering and screening for the adjacent residential properties and will provide good protection in case of any possibility of errant golf balls. As can be seen in the attached letter from the resident's lawyer, Mr. Richardson, the residents concur with the works proposed. The residents have requested that the buffering and netting be installed prior to the operation of the driving range to ensure they are protected from the use. With regard to the netting and fencing, the applicant has indicated he wants to start installation immediately to ensure these works are in place prior to the use of the driving range. However, completion of the tree planting cannot be ensured as drainage works may impact on the planting. In addition, it cannot be ensured that trees would be available in the early spring. Therefore, it is proposed the site plan contain a clause indicating that fencing and netting be installed per the approved site plan, prior to operation of the golf course. Staff has reviewed the flooding problems in the Garner Road area and has determined that this is being caused by larger watershed drainage issues rather than the grading and drainage on the golf course itself. While the resolution of this problem involves certain site works, on the golf course property, approval of the site plan is largely independent from the drainage works required off -site. April 4, 2005 3 PD- 2005 -18 At its meeting on July 12, 2004, City Council adopted the recommendations set out in report MW- 2004 -122 which directed staff "to investigate and secure a suitable storm drainage outlet through the Niagara Falls Golf Course property in order to accommodate drainage from Gamer Road and runoff from adjacent lands upstream Staff completed an extensive review of the watershed and determined that a fully piped system could not be achieved without requiring some type of storm water management to control flows from the undeveloped lands to the east of Gamer Road. This information was explained at the meeting with the neighbours held on February 15, 2005. It was agreed by all parties that the construction of an open drainage ditch that followed the perimeter of the practice facility would be satisfactory as an interim solution. This approach would provide the area with some relief from flooding during major storm events although not to the level normally desired. On this basis, Municipal Works staff has prepared detailed drawings which were provided to the neighbours through their solicitor, Mr. Thomas Richardson, on March 11, 2005. Mr. Richardson has requested that the design be revised to show the ditch on the west side of Gamer Road closed in with a suitable sized culvert across the frontage of the Kudlac property. He has further requested that the disturbed boulevard be reinstated and sodded. In addition, Mr. and Mrs. Kudlac have requested that a piped system also be extended along the rear property line on the Niagara Falls Golf Course lands so that localized flooding along the rear lot lines can be directed away from this area. Municipal Works staff has reviewed these requests. Revisions to the plans have been made to enclose more of the ditch along Garner Road. However, staff believes the piping requested behind the Kudlac's property may exacerbate the drainage problems by directing flows where there is not a sufficient outlet. Instead staff is proposing, as part of the City's drainage works, to regrade behind a portion of the neighbour's property in order to improve flows from the existing tile bed system to the perimeter ditch. Finalization of the drainage scheme does not impact on the site plan before Council and can be addressed by staff through a future report to Community Services Committee. 3. Other Resident Concerns The attached letter from Mr. Richardson raises a couple of points about the implementation of the site plan agreement. Mr. Richardson has requested that a portion of the letter of credit/site plan deposit being collected to secure the installation of the golf netting, fencing and tree planting be held by the City for a year to ensure the trees planted survive. Although this is not a formal practice by the City, it is typical with most projects that a portion of site plan deposit is held for at least a year pending completion of all works. Staff inspects the health of vegetation prior to this release. It is anticipated that the cost of these trees will be modest. Therefore, this request does not appear unreasonable. Mr. Richardson also requested that the property boundary with Mr. Mrs. Kudlac be staked. Mr. Mrs. Kudlac want to be assured that the site and drainage works being constructed behind their property occur entirely on the golf course. Restaking properties is normally a matter between two property owners, but the applicant has indicated that, if necessary, he will restake any disturbed stakes as part of laying out site works. April 4, 2005 PD- 2005 -18 CONCLUSION: The applicant and residents worked with the City to develop a site plan that is acceptable to all parties. Therefore, it is requested that Council support the revised site plan drawings. Subsequent to Council's approval, an agreement securing the site works will be executed and registered on title. 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W0001 4 :41,.tP 1-• \o tic P. \d° \la* r \i.p• •-1 •?6,t4-1aotsz.t.e. e-tIcatausuv_E• MTH- 6,!-0 .atztearta 1, '6 Al• ref> •Zelo, o A 4- 1,•tAlec6,- -tAr g-u0c4.c. v Iso frac 1:11 V,€,opc5. ttock5E-Sbiltoso• V (at bYthi WO) lt '7144 L-QT t.51 041 /scat* a- c•? Hi see .0 t P2• 1,,N425cp...pe. 4112-1? F4 4 •15t U.TiLiTY 'NAIL-DINA ,fl tt5 urtiAry ksuvccovi t.,425,ogr (t 50'3 ItA )c. /Zoo Neal itn4re..t.) cc:Jan r1se.-5S The City of Niagara Fall Canada 1 Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Proposal Corporr, Services Department Planning Development 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: Fax: E -mail: His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario (905) 356-7521 (905) 356-2354 plann in g Qcity.n iagara fall s.on. ca December 6, 2004 Re: PD-2004-117, Site Plan Application SPC- 18/2004, 6169 Garner Road Applicant: Niagara Falls Golf Course Ltd. Golf Course Expansion PD- 2004 -117 Doug Darbyson Director (TNIS DEFERRED BY COUNCIL It is recommended that Council endorse the site plan application for an expansion to the existing golf course, as shown on Schedule 1. Niagara Falls Golf Course Ltd has submitted a site plan application for an expansion of the existing golf course to include a driving range north of the clubhouse. Schedule 1 shows an overview of the club house and driving range, while Schedules 2 and 3 identify landscaping in proximity to the abutting properties on Garner Road. On January 19, 2004, Council approved a Zoning By -law amendment application to permit, among other things, the expansion of the legal non conforming golf course on Parcel 1 (see Schedule 4). As there were a number of site plan related matters raised by adjacent residents Council directed that residents be involved in the site plan process. Formal neighbourhood meetings were held on June 24, 2004 (shortly after submission of the initial site plan) and on November 25, 2004, after further plans were revised and submitted, and a drainage scheme was determined. Donna and Nick Mino of 6101 Garner Road, Ted and Charlotte Kudlac at 6149 Garner Road and Mr. and Mrs. Baldinelli of 9268 Lundy's Lane were all in attendance. Concerns include flooding, zoning by -law concerns, buffering and landscaping, ball netting, lighting, noise, ground water quality and signage as detailed below. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources information Systems Legal Planning 8 Development December 6, 2004 2 PD•2004 -117 Although site plan approval has been delegated to the Director of Planning and Development, Council's endorsement is sought due to the public interest in this development. This report contains a point -by -point synopsis of the residents concerns listed above and how they will be addressed. 1. Flooding Concerns The properties on Garner Road have been affected by historic flooding problems that the residents feel have worsened ever since grading changes on the golf course lands have occurred. Municipal Works staff is currently working on the engineering design that will determine the size of the piping to be constructed across the new practice facility. This outlet will serve to drain Garner Road and adjacent lands. The final design and applications for approval are scheduled for completion early in January. The storm sewer project is expected to be constructed in two stages. The portion that traverses the golf course will be constructed by the owner (at his request) within the next 3 months, weather permitting. The City will share in the costs of this project and assume ownership of the completed sewer. An easement in favour of the City will be registered on title to ensure access for any required inspection, maintenance or repairs. The second stage will involve the construction of a storm sewer along the south lot line of the property known as 6051 Gamer Road which will convey flows from Garner Road to the Stage 1 outlet. This work will be done at the City's expense as a Capital Works project (pending the availability of funds in the Capital Works Budget). Once again, an easement in favourofthe City will be registered on title to ensure access for any inspection, maintenance or repairs. Preliminary cost estimates for the entire project total $60,000, however, the final cost sharing details are still under negotiation. As an interim measure, Operations staff is undertaking some routine maintenance of the existing ditches and culverts in the area. The project is expected to be completed within the next 6-8 months with favourable weather and quick turnaround time for approvals. Municipal Works staffhas indicated this solution will provide the adjacent landowners with a much better Level of protection and will be consistent with standards in place for new developments, although flooding could still occur in extreme storm events. Clauses will be added to the site plan agreement to ensure these works occur and the appropriate securities will be obtained at the time of execution of the site plan agreement. 2. By law No. 2004 46 does not include Parcel 2. Schedule 4 is the schedule from By -law No. 2004 -46, the by -law that permits expansion of the golf course. This Schedule identifies (as Parcel 2) the part of the golf course that was not included in this Bylaw. The residents note that it appeared Council's intent was to include this land in the site specific Zoning By -law. Staff initially recommended to Council that Parcel 2 be included with Parcel 1 (the existing golf course) in the site specific by -law. However, at the time of the preparation of By -law 2004 -46, the applicant requested Parcel 2 not be included in this site specific By -law. Staff concurred with this request for the following reasons: Parcel 2 is under a site specific Open Space (OS -68) zone that already permits a golf course and driving range. December 6, 2004 3 PD- 2004 -117 Under the OS -68 zone, no buildings or structures are permitted on Parcel 2 until municipal water and sewers are available. Parcel 1 is not subject to the same requirements. It is not appropriate to Lift this requirement at this time by including this parcel in the same zoning as Parcel'. The buildings and structures associated with the golf course continue to be located on Parcel 1 only, as shown on the attached Schedule 1. To address resident's concerns, a site specific side yard setback of 25 metres (82 feet) for a utility building and shelters associated with the driving range was imposed on Parcel 1, where these structures are proposed. Site plan control can be used to implement Council's intent of integrating the two parcels into a single development scheme. Concerns about drainage, buffering and ball netting to mitigate impacts are being addressed through the site plan process. Notice of the passage of this by -law, including the schedule identifying that zoning affects Parcel 1 only, was mailed to adjacent property owners as per Planning Act requirements. In summary, By -law No. 2004 -46 and the site plan process are following Council's intent. 3. Buffering and Landscaping The neighbouring residents requested that the golf driving and chipping activities be set back 25 metres (82 feet) from their properties. The Zoning By -law establishes setbacks for buildings and structures, not activities that are permitted by the Zoning By-law, therefore this request cannot be imposed. A buffer approximately 9 metres (29.5 feet) in width is shown abutting the golf driving range. Landscaped buffers typically required between residential and commercial uses are 3 metres (10 feet) wide and include a single row of trees. The landscaped buffer achieved through this plan is in excess of what most site plan agreements require. Currently, an 8 foot high fence behind the Mino's and a single to double row of trees (white spruce) is identified as existing on the site plan, behind both neighbours. This abuts both the driving range and the existing putting practice area. Given the large crown of these trees at maturity the City's landscape architect advises that the existing trees should provide adequate screening. In fact, more plantings may crowd trees. However, the applicant has proposed to supplement this landscaping with a 1.8 metre (6 foot) high closed -board fence adjacent to the driving/chipping range, seven additional trees around this fence and 13 additional trees along the driving range, behind Mr. Mrs. Mino's. All fencing and trees are to be maintained and replaced as necessary under the site plan agreement. In addition, 10 trees are to be placed behind Mr. Mrs. Baldinelli's home on Lundy's Lane. 4. Ball Netting The site plan identifies ball netting along the driving range, intended to deflect errant golf balls from abutting properties. Initially, this netting was shown extending 30 metres (100 feet) from the driving range. The proposed netting has been moved closer to the driving range and now extends 15 metres 50 feet) from the end of the wood fencing. This netting December 6, 2004 PD- 2004 -117 is about 3.8 metres (12.5 feet) high. Attached is a letter from the applicant's netting consultant, who indicated this netting will suffice in deflecting errant golf balls away from abutting property owners. In addition, a ball net 3 metres (10 feet) high and 4.8 metres (16 feet) wide will be erected adjacent to Mr. Mrs. Baldinelli's property to intercept balls heading toward their property. 5. Lighting There are concerns about the impact of lighting for the driving range. The site plan agreement will require lighting to be directed or shielded away so as to not project on the abutting properties. 6. Noise, Hours of Operation The residents have expressed concern about the operation of machinery very early in the morning and noise from the clubhouse area and from golfers. These matters cannot be controlled through the site plan process. Noise complaints should be addressed through the City' Noise By -law. 7. Ground Water Quality Concems about pesticide use on the golf range and its impact on ground water were raised. With respect to groundwater contamination, the Region previously indicated that well water and aquifer on the golf course should be tested by a qualified environmental consultant to assure that groundwater is not impacted. Staff at the Golf course indicated well water has been previously tested. To ensure any future owner continues this practice, a clause should be added to the agreement indicating that testing of the water shall be done to the satisfaction of the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) and the results provided to the appropriate authorities. MOE advises that anyone who is responsible for contaminating groundwater would be responsible for providing potable water to affected persons. 8. Sign age Mr. Mrs. Baldinelli had concerns about billboards placed by the applicant along Lundy's Lane (later taken down) and potential safety concerns. Typically, proposed signs are identified on a site plan drawing to coordinate their location with other works, such as landscaping. However, signs are regulated by the Sign By -law, not by the site plan agreement. Staff will monitor this situation to ensure the proper permits are obtained and all by -law standards are met. The proliferation of billboard signs is a City -wide issue. The safety concerns raised by Mr. Mrs. Baldinelli point to the need for the City to continue its Sign By -law review and implement the appropriate standards. 9. Speed Limit on Lundy's Lane Mr. Mrs. Baldinelli expressed a concern about the speed limit on Lundy's Lane, west of Garner Road, and pointed to numerous accidents that have occurred. This issue is unrelated to the site plan and Lundy's Lane is a Regional Road: Council may wish to request the Region study the speed limit on Lundy's Lane. December 6, 2004 CONCLUSION The development of this site has had a considerable amount of public interest. The site plan shown in Schedule I, while it may not be to the complete satisfaction of all parties, attempts to balance the needs of all involved. Therefore, it is recommended for endorsement by Council. Prepared by: a. A 1. Andrew Bryce Planner 2 Recommended by: Doug Darbys Director of Planning Development Approved by: T. 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Subject Land Description: SCHEDULE 4 Amending Zoning By -law No. 79 -200 Part of Township Lot151 in the Former Township of Stamford, in the City of Niagara Falls in the Regional Municipality of Niagara save and except for Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 59R -6166 1 i 0 Part 2 on Reference Plan 59R -6166, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara. Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R 11368, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara. i .Nrs Applicant: Niagara Falls Golf Course Ltd. Kenneth Roy Moore AM- 43/2003 M__ inns. I 1 L LL) 1 I T /nni Via Fax Mr. Andrew Bryce, Planning Department and Mr. Geoff Holman, Public Works Department City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON 1,2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Bryce and Mt Holman: Re: Niagara Falls Golf Club Our File No. 70641 Drainage Plans BARRISTERS SOLICITORS March 14 2005 Please Reply to St. Catharines Office Planning G Scanned Ale DrIC A&J S Pc.- I giztoW Thank you for taking the time to deliver to this office on Friday afternoon a copy of the drainage plans of the works proposed to be constricted by the City of Niagara Falls. It is our understanding that the City of Niagara Falls will undertake drainage works on Garner Road as well as along the easement to the north of the Mino property and across the golf course lands in order to provide drainage both in the problem area on Gamet Road and at the rear of the Kudlac and Mino properties. Mr. and Mrs. Mino and Mr. and Mrs. Kudlac attended to review the drainage plans with this writer on Friday, March 11 2005. We also had an opportunity to review the most recent plan provided by Mr. Chris Cristelli, which plan was issued on March 7 2005. I understand that you have also received a copy of this plan. The following are the requests made on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Mino and Mr. and Mrs. Kudlac. It is our understanding that the drainage plans show proposed works on the Gamer Road frontage of the Kudlac and Mino properties as follows. The current drainage ditch/swale across the front of the Kudlac property is to receive minimal treatment. The frontage of the Mino property is to be piped with a 450-cm culvert. Mr. and Mrs. Kudlac have requested that the culvert be installed across the front of their property as well rather than nnaintaining the existing swale. Mr. and Mrs. Mino and Mr. and Mrs. Kudlac have requested that, upon installation of the culvert, the excavated area be sodded RECEIVED MAR 1 4 2005, PLANNING DEVELOPMENT ninn. 19. LUV) I1 fYMIn 0VLL1Yfill niniivilL1 J1 Page 2 It is our understanding that it is proposed that a drainage swale will be constructed by the City on the golf course lands across the rear of the Mino property and across approximately one -third of the Kudlac property. The Kudlacs have requested that the drainage system be extended to the extension of the southerly property line of the Kudlac property by means of a pipe in order to carry away drainage water which runs off of the practice green and the parking area for the clubhouse onto the Kudlac property at its southwest corner. Consequently, the request is that the drainage system be extended by means of a pipe, the size of which is to be determined by the City of Niagara Falls, to carry away water which is collecting at the southwest comer of the Kudlac property, which pipe will empty into the proposed swale at the northwest comer of the Kudlac property. There has been concern that this proposal will interfere with tees at the rear of the Kudlac property. Those trees either have died or have not yet been installed. As will be noted below with respect to the Site Plan, we are requesting that the dead trees be replaced and that those replacement trees together with new trees proposed to be planted, all be located to the west of the drainage system consisting of the pipe and the drainage Swale. Finally, the Minos and the Kudlacs would like to know how soon the drainage system can be installed. Site Plan With respect to the Site Plan proposed by Mr, Cristelli, Mr. and Mrs. Mino and Mr. and Mrs. Kudlac offer the following requests. First, as noted above, those trees which are to be replaced and those additional trees which are to be planted in accordance with the Site Plan should all be planted on the west side of the drainage works. Mr. and Mrs. Kudlac request that the rear or westerly property line of the Kudlac property be restaked in order to define the property line, all drainage works and trees to be planted on the golf course property to the west of the property line. The restaking of the property line will also provide a reference point for the relocation of the proposed closed board wood fence which is to be located 42 feet west of the property line. The netting, trees and fence as shown on the Site Plan provided by Mr. Cristelli is acceptable. They request that the netting; trees and fence be installed before the golf course opens. Finally, it is requested that the City require the provision of a performance bond to secure the installation of the screen, fencing and trees. Further, it is requested that the City hold a sufficient portion of the performance bond for a period of one year, in order to ensure the maintenance and replacement of those trees required to be planted in accordance with the Site Plan. The above represents the requests of Mr. and Mrs, Mino and Mr. and Mrs. Kudlac. 1 would welcome an opportunity to discuss this matter with you further at your convenience. We would like your advice as to whether all of the above are acceptable. We would also like your advice as to when your staff report will be presented to the City Council in order that we may make an appointment to speak to Council at that time. Presuming that all of the above requests are acceptable, we will then advise Council, at the time of our submissions, that we have achieved agreement. IVIHII. f LUU7 11:471 JUL L1 Y!Il int1M./PiC 1 We will await your advice on these matters. TAR:sm co.—Mr. Chris Cxistelli, Chris Cristeni Associates co --Mr. Brian N. Sinclair, Q.C. co—Mr. and Mrs Rick Mino co—Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Kudlac C.H. Mahoney, Q.C. W.B. McKaig ).R. Bush R. Vacca 40 Queen Street, P. O. Box 1360. Sr. Catharines, Ontario 12R 6Z2 Telephone: 905- 688 -6655, Facs17100: 905- 688 -5814 4780 Portage Road Niagara Falls. Ontario L2E 6A8 Telephone: 905.357.0500, Facsimile: 905. 357-0501 V.F. Muratori. Q.C. LM. McKaig P.A. Mahoney T. Wall P.B. Bedard 5. Dallal H.A. Macdonald KA. King Page 3 O.A. Wiggins D.A. Goalin M.7. Bommi 1. Clarkson Of Comae) (Comarerciai Law): M.D. Krituck Yours very truly, SULLIVAN, MAHONEY LLP Per: P.T. Bawd, Q.C. C.A. Bain O.W. McCann A. Paterson T.A. Riehatdeon J.M. Gotdi 5.1. Preini li v. J I L 1. Y Thomas A. Richardson P.M. Sheehan La G4IDton C. ['Angelo Niagara Cara Falls of Niagara Canadaj Members: Proposal It is recommended that: BACKGROUND: Corporate Services Department PD- 2005 -22 Planning Development Doug Darbyson 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca RECOMMENDATION: Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356 -2354 E -mail: planning @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario April 4, 2005 Re: PD- 2005 -22, Zoning By -law Amendment Application AM- 39/2004, Site Specific Institutional Use Applicant: Boys and Girls Club of Niagara Agent: Venerino V. P. Panici Architect Inc. McLeod Road (South Side), East of Garner Road 1) Council approve the Zoning By -law amendment application as detailed in this report to allow a recreational facility on a portion of the site and to protect a Provincially Significant Wetland on the balance of the land; and 2) the amending by -law either not be passed until servicing is available or a "Holding" provision be included for the Institutional (I) zone portion of the site which is to be removed when approvals are received for sanitary and stormwater servicing. The amendment is requested for 3.2 hectares (7.9 acres) of land on the south side of McLeod Road, east of Garner Road, as shown on Schedule 1. The parcel is proposed to be developed with a recreational facility (approximately 4,260 square metres /45,850 square feet in size) for the Boys and Girls Club of Niagara. Details of the proposed development are shown on the preliminary site plan (Schedule 2). The land is currently zoned Development Holding (DH). The applicant has requested a site specific Institutional (I) zoning on the north portion of the site and Environmental Protection Area (EPA) zoning on the south portion of the parcel corresponding to a Provincially Significant Wetland (PSW). Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development April 4, 2005 Circulation Comments PD- 2005 -22 Information on the requested zoning amendment was circulated to City divisions, the Region, agencies and the public for comment. The following summarizes the comments received to date: Municipal Works Parks, Recreation Culture Regional Planning Development Planning Review A 3.05 metre (10 foot) road widening and sidewalks are required along McLeod Road. Water service is available. Additional information is required from the applicant's engineer regarding possible sanitary and stormwater servicing for the project. The site is forested and ranked high in the City's Urban Woodlot Study. No objections provided the building and parking areas are situated to minimize environmental impacts on the wooded areas. The land is subject to the Region's Tree Conservation By -law and a tree saving plan will be required. The recommendations of the submitted Environmental Impact Study are to be implemented including provision of a minimum 15 metre (49.2 foot) building setback from the PSW boundary and protective measures during construction. The PSW should be zoned EPA. Stormwater management will be required. Various matters were considered in assessing the application. Based on this analysis, approval is recommended. The review of the amendment is summarized as follows: 1. The proposal complies with the policies of the Official Plan and Garner Neighbourhood Secondary Plan. The City's Official Plan designates the land Residential which permits a variety of housing types and compatible ancillary uses including recreational facilities. There is a new residential subdivision and secondary school to the north and a church and special institutional use will be constructed in the future on the north side of McLeod Road. A small industrial use, residence and vacant land are located to the west. Land to the south and east contains wooded areas and cultivated fields that are designated for future residential development. The recreational use would be compatible with the existing and future surrounding uses. The proposal is also consistent with the policies of the Garner Neighbourhood Secondary Plan. The development includes the protection of the PSW and provides greater opportunities to preserve existing trees on the north part of the site compared to typical residential subdivision lotting. Furthermore, the Garner Plan supports such a project on McLeod Road (arterial) which is accessible to the community, on a transit route and minimizes individual driveway entrances onto this high traffic roadway. April 4, 2005 3 PD- 2005 -22 2. The requested amendment, with a possible "Holding" provision, is appropriate. The initial proposal has been revised in response to issues identified through the preliminary review process. The development complies with the standard provisions of the Institutional (I) zone. The number of parking spaces provided exceeds municipal requirements, and in addition, the applicant states that many of the children would arrive and depart by shuttle bus. The implementing zoning by -law will reflect the submitted site design and provide the required minimum 15 metre (49.2 foot) building setback from the boundary of the Provincially Significant Wetland. Development is prohibited in this PSW which will be zoned Environmental Protection Area. There are currently no sanitary or stormwater services available for land south of McLeod Road in this area. The existing sanitary sewer system and stormwater management facility north of McLeod Road were not designed to accommodate this development. The applicant must examine servicing options and would be responsible for all costs associated with any studies and possible temporary works. Development is considered premature where existing services are inadequate unless measures addressing the servicing deficiency are approved to the satisfaction of the City, Region and Ministry of the Environment. In this regard, passage of the zoning by -law could be deferred until these services are available. Altematively, the zoning by -law could include a "Holding" provision for the Institutional zone as permitted under the Planning Act and be passed before the servicing studies are completed. This "H" designation will be removed when sanitary and stormwater systems are approved. 3. Additional Planning Act approvals will be necessary. The proposed Boys and Girls Club site is part of a larger property (approximately 37.6 hectares /93 acres) on the south side of McLeod Road and needs to be separated from the balance of the land. This will require two severance applications one for the subject site and one for a 0.81 hectare (2 acre) parcel at the southeast comer of McLeod Road and Garner Road that would result. The corner site is an appropriate size to allow for future development. The portion of the parcel containing the Provincially Significant Wetland is to remain in private ownership and the use of a "conservation easement" for this area will be recommended at the severance stage. This easement is a document and associated Reference Plan registered on title between the landowner and the City that provides protection for the environmentally sensitive features on the property. Conservation easements are being applied to lands through the municipality. The development is subject to site plan control to address items such as landscaping, parking/driveway areas and fencing. A narrow landscaping strip is shown along McLeod Road on the preliminary plan whereas recent developments on arterial roads have been providing a larger open space buffer (6 metres /19.69 feet). The applicant indicates that additional landscaping width is not feasible from their perspective due to the road widening, building design, front driveway lanes and PSW rear yard setback constraints. More intensive landscaping or tree planting may be appropriate in this area. The length of the parking stalls shown on the submitted plan need to be increased to comply with City standards sufficient space appears to be available to accommodate this requirement. Sidewalks are to be constructed on both sides of McLeod Road in the future to allow pedestrian linkages throughout the neighbourhood. April 4, 2005 -4 PD- 2005 -22 CONCLUSION: The requested site specific amendment complies with the policies of the Official Plan and Garner Neighbourhood Secondary Plan. The development abutting the Provincially Significant Wetland will provide mitigation measures accepted by the Region. Additional approval for severances and a site plan agreement will be necessary including registration ofa conservation easement on the PSW area. Sanitary and stormwater servicing issues must be addressed before the development can proceed. The application is recommended for approval. Prepared by: Respectfully submitted: Richard Wilson Planner 2 Recommended by: Doug Darbyson Director of Planning Development Approved by: RW:gd Attach. T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services S:\PDR\2005\PD2005 -22, AM- 39 -04, McLeod Rd, Boys &Girls Club.wpd ohn MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Subject Land Location: GIS_RquestA2004 Schedules \Zonin MM -37 mappingape SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP a •tea 11111 /6I /Ilo =111 spI I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I D/ s 11111 Met p/ 1111111111111) Ms Jac MEP saw nni 1 �\111111IIII7. 1111111115 ELI 11111 5 rEgns Es ES se =myna nnnminnn 111111= /11111110 rg MCLEOD RD Amending Zoning By -law No. 79 -200 McLeod Road (south side), east of Garner Road Applicant: Boys and Girls Club of Niagara AM- 39/2004 s 1:NTS February 2005 3 w March 24, 2005 Mr. Doug Darbyson, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street PO Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Darbyson; Re: Zoning By -law Amendment Application Boys and Girls Club of Niagara McLeod Road, east of Garner Road City of Niagara Falls Your File :AM 39/2004 vv. V Ill PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT The Regional Municipality of Niagara 3550 Schmon Parkway, P.O. Box 1042 Thorold, Ontario L2V 417 Telephone: 905-984-3630 Fax: 905 6415208 E -mail: plan@regional.niagara.on.ca 0. Planning •�T Scanned File: 701\I IN File: D.10.M.11.23 This amendment proposes the rezoning of a vacant 3.2 hectare (8 acre) parcel of land to permit the construction of a 4,260 square metre (45,850 square foot) building for the Boys and Girls Club of Niagara. The building will accommodate athletic facilities: two gyms and a swimming pool, plus several meeting rooms and offices. 134 parking spaces including 8 handicapped spaces are to be provided. These lands are located within the Regional Urban Areas Boundaries for Niagara Falls. The City's Official Plan designates the site as "Residential As a use, the Boys and Girls Club would conform with both Plans. In addition, the Club would provide valuable community facilities for the youth of Niagara Falls. Therefore, Regional Planning staff support the establishment of the Club facilities from a general land use perspective. The southem portion of the parcel contains a Provincially Significant Wetland as identified by the Ministry of Natural Resources. As a result, the proposed development must be designed so that it will not adversely affect the Wetland. L. Campbell Associates prepared an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) dated July 2004 to evaluate the Wetland and to recommend mitigation measures. Regional Planning staff reviewed the EIS and provided comments to the applicant's architect. A copy of those comments is attached. In our comments on the EIS, we recommended that the Provincially Significant Wetland be zoned Environmental Protection Area (EPA) and that a 15 -metre buffer area be provided between the development (building and parking areas) and the Wetland. The buffer area should be zoned EPA and /or with a setback provision in the zoning for the Club. Although the details of the proposed zoning amendment have not been circulated to the Region, the application indicates that the amendment will zone the northern two of the parcel as Institutional (I) for the Club and the remainder as EPA. This appears to be consistent with our recommendations. The proposed development will also affect the flow of stormwater towards the Wetland. The stormwater management measures should be designed so that post development flow rates to RECEIVED MAR 292005 PLANNING DEVELOPMENT Yours truly, the Wetlands mimic the predevelopment conditions. Maintenance of such flows will be critical to the survival of the Wetland. The wooded area extends beyond the Provincially Significant Wetland into the development area. The Regional Tree Conservation By -law would apply to the woodlands on the property. A tree saving plan should be provided to the Region and approved by the City through a site plan agreement prior to the removal of trees. We would encourage the preservation of trees within the buffer area adjacent to the Wetland. In conclusion, Regional Planning staff are not opposed to the proposed rezoning provided the provisions of the zoning by -law protect the Provincially Significant Wetland. We would appreciate an opportunity to review the stormwater management plan, either by itself or as part of the site plan approval process. We may request the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority to review the stormwater management plan on our behalf. `David J. Farley Director of Planning Services Attachment: Previous Comments Councillor W. Smeaton, Regional Municipality of Niagara Mr. V. Panici, Architect, 146 James Street, PO Box 386, St. Catharines, ON L2R 6T7 Ms. S. McInnes, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, Welland, ON Mr. J. Durst, Ministry of Natural Resources, Vineland, ON Mr. W. Stevens, Regional Public Works tw/ZBLA-Boys Club -NF 2 1• L/. LVVJ LV(UU.I 11L4l I LI11.n na NIA September 9, 2004 Mr Venny Panic' Venerino V.P. Panic' Architect Inc. 146 James Street P.O. Box 386 St. Catharines, ON L2R 6T7 Dear Mr. Panici: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT The Regional Municipality of Niagara 3550 Schmon Parkway, P.O. Box 1042 Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7 Telephone: 905- 984 -3630 Fax: 905- 641 -5208 E -mail: plan@regional.niagara.on.ca Re: Environmental Impact Study for Proposed Boys and Girls Club of Niagara South side of McLeod Rd., east of Garner Rd. City of Niagara Falls File: D.10.M.11.27 Thank you for providing us with a copy of the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) prepared by L. Campbell Associates dated July 2004 for the above referenced project. The following comments are provided for your consideration. Natural heritage features were previously confirmed through the Warren Creek Watershed Master plan The front section of the site planned for development includes a wooded area on the west side and an open field on the east side. A Provincially significant wetland has been identified by the Ministry of Natural Resources in the southern portion of the property (approximately 90 metres south of McLeod Road) that forms part of the Warren Creek Wetland Complex. The weltand includes a mature deciduous swamp that has a natural connection to woodlands to the west and wetlands/woodlands much further south. Provincial policies do not permit development within a Provincially significant wetland. Development on adjacent lands (within 120 metres) is allowed where it can be °demonstrated that there will be no negative impacts on the natural features or on the ecological functions for which the area is identified.' Protection of the woodlot is recommended through limited tree removal within the development area, north of the Provincially significant wetland. The Region's Tree Conservation By -law applies to the woodlands on the property. A tree saving plan should be provided to the Region and approved by the City through a site plan agreement prior to the removal of trees. Trees should be preserved 'within a buffer area adjacent to the wetland boundary and near the front and /or west side of the property, where possible. An application for a "minor exception' may be necessary if trees are planned to be removed in the interim. The owners should contact Vince Goldsworthy (984 3630, ext. 3381) in the Regional Planning and Development Department for more information in this regard. Drainage and stormwater management are critical to the survival of the Provincially significant wetland. The woodlands in this area of Niagara are generally oak forests containing pools or sloughs. Wetland species found in these woodlands require moist conditions. The natural drainage direction is to the south toward the wetland. Although the EIS proposes that post mut• L/• LVVI LVr development rates mimic predevelopment conditions, the stormwater management report submitted with the study indicates that volumes will be decreased. More details should, therefore, be provided at the site plan stage to address this matter. Sedimentation and erosion controls will provide further benefits for water quality. The provision of a buffer between the development and the wetland is an important mitigation measure. The EIS notes that a 30 metre setback is generally recommended, however, in this instance a 10 metre setback may be sufficient if vegetation is maintained. Since the building is proposed at this setback line, construction activities (i.e. movement of equipment, grading) will result in the loss of natural vegetation in the buffer. Further, the limit of work fence recommended at the 10 metre setback would not be appropriate unless the buffer is wider. In this regard, we would recommend that the buffer be increased to a width of 15 metres to maintain greater natural vegetation, edge habitat and water quality to protect ecological functions associated with the wetland. This would also be more consistent with mitigation measures suggested in the EIS. We understand that you have submitted an application to the City of Niagara Falls Planning and Development Department to rezone these lands to permit the proposed Boys Girls Club complex. The area that contains Provincially significant wetlands should be zoned as an "Environmental Protection Area" to prohibit development as required under the Provincial Policy Statement. The recommended 15 metre buffer should also be zoned as part of the Environmental Protection Area or described in the adjacent zone as a building setback/buffer. Development is not permitted within the wetland area or the recommended buffer area, however, walking trails may be acceptable provided that further information is submitted to demonstrate that no detrimental impacts on natural features or ecological functions will result. If there are any questions on these comments, please contact me for assistance Yours truly, Peter Colosimo, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner M: \MSWORD\PC\Inqulfies \EIS Boys Club- NF .doc 2 c: Councillor W. Smeaton, Regional Municipality of Niagara Mr. D. Darbyson, City of Niagara Falls Mr. 1<. Mach, City of Niagara Falls Mr. M. Heikoop, Upper Canada Consultants, St. Catharines, ON Ms. L. Campbell, L. Campbell Associates, Grimsby, ON Mr. J. Durst, Ministry of Natural Resources, Vineland, ON 6265 MORRISON STREET, NIA..ARA FALLS, ONTARIO L2E 6V2 TEU.j'HONE (905) 354 -3853 FAX (905) 354 -1816 P.O. BOX 576 March 8 2005 Mr. Doug Darbyson Director of Planning and Development City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Darbyson: RE: CITY FILE:4M- 39/3004 Please be advised we are in favour of this application and believe it should be pushed through. We would allow the Boys and Girls Club to connect (at no charge) to our recently installed sanitary and water lines on the north side of McLeod Road but not to our recently installed storm water system as this is not meant to drain the Boys and Girls Club lands or any other lands south of McLeod Road. Yours truly, RIVER REALTY DEVELOPMENT (1976) INC. Per: Jo htf Mestek, B.A. Property Manager JM /dm River Realty Development (1976) Inc. RECEIVED MAR 1 0 2005 PLANNING DEVELOPMENT Planning Scanned File: 20N1 niagara falls public library forty eight forty eight victoria avenue niagara falls ontario L2E 4C5 Tel.: 905/356 -8080 Fax: 905 /356 -7004 March 18, 2005 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of City Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: 2005 Capital Budget Library Projects The Niagara Falls Public Library Board respectfully requests approval by City Council to undertake the following library projects in 2005 as already approved in the City's Capital Budget 2005 -2009: a) Materials (books, audio visual, etc.) for Community Centre: $107,712 Opening Balance (from Dec.31 /04) $17,000 Library's General Purposes Contribution $70,000 Development Charges $83,000 Debentures $277,712 Total b) Furniture, Equipment, Shelving, etc. for Community Centre: $500,000 Debentures c) Carpet replacement for Stamford Branch: $33,000 Library's General Purposes Contribution d) Book Security System: $10,371 Opening Balance (from Dec.31 /04) from Library's Reserve Fund. Sincerely, )keu-d-i< Joe Longo Chief Librarian c. Ken Burden -r 4056 DORCHESTER ROAD NIAGARA FALLS ONTARIO L2E 6M9 TELEPHONE 905.374.3666 FAX 905.374.2972 EMAIL info@ niagarafallschamber.com WEBSITE www. niagarafallscha mber.com rMAKING NIAGARA FALLS A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE. WORK PLAY SINCE 1889 March 14, 2005 Mayor Ted Salci and Members of Council City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Mayor Salci and Council: The Niagara Falls Chamber of Commerce is deeply concerned about the impact tax reclassification has had on the commercial and industrial tax base of Niagara Falls. Niagara's industrial taxes are amongst the highest in Ontario. This combined with changes in 1999 to the formula used to assess business taxes is having a negative impact on the economy of Niagara and efforts to attract new industry and jobs here. Under changed property tax assessment legislation some commercial businesses were changed to industrial tax assessment. The tourism commercial business sector has been asked to pay property tax based on revenue. We feel these are prime examples of why the Province of Ontario should review commercial and industrial property tax assessment formulas. Accordingly the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce approved the following resolution on January 26, 2005. "That the Province of Ontario establish an entity commercial and industrial property tax assessment* returning a recommendation for a more null method within 180 days of fist meeting." Premier McGuinty has forwarded our request to th Greg Sorbara for his consideration. The Chamber of Niagara Falls Council to give your support to review commercial and industrial property tax a to receiving a copy of your correspondence to t regard. Sincerely yn A. Bones President NIP& FALLS CLERKS review a view to sessment Finance, City rovince k forward ario in this Corporate Services Finance Division Inter Department Memorandum TO: TH:jd The City of Niagara Falls' Canada Mayor Salci and Members of City Council DATE: March 29, 2005 FROM: Todd Harrison Manager of Finance Ext. 4286 RE: Niagara Falls Chamber of Commerce This memo is in response to correspondence from Ms. Caroline Bones of the Niagara Falls Chamber of Commerce, in which the Chamber requests that City Council endorse their request that the Province review commercial and industrial property tax assessment. In 1998, the property tax system was changed significantly with the move to current value assessment, and the establishment of the capping program in the protected property tax classes. Likewise, legislative changes were enacted that redefined property classifications. As a result of these endeavours, municipalities across the Province have faced significant change in the determination of municipal property taxes. Specifically, to address the concerns outlined in the Chamber's letter, the City acknowledges that The Assessment Act was amended and that led to the redefinition of commercial business. The Chamber's concerns are addressed appropriately with the Province as they are the sole legislative body that can enact the changes requested. The second concern raised in the letter is that commercial businesses are paying property tax based on revenue. The Assessment Act, and accompanying legislation, as well as industry standards, allow MPAC to determine valuations of properties in a variety of manners. Once again, the appropriateness of the method used is the responsibility of Provincial legislation. Thirdly, it has been stated that Niagara's industrial tax ratios are amongst the highest in Ontario. This is shown to be true in a recent study conducted by BMA Consulting for the Region, and is identified in the chart below. Provincial Niagara Average Threshold Maximum Commercial 1.6621 1.7800 1.9800 3.8582 Industrial (Residential) 3.2038 2.4071 2.6300 4.3368 Industrial (Large) 3.5279 2.5970 2.6300 4.3368 In addition to the concerns expressed by the Chamber, Staff has concerns with significant changes to assessment valuations. The City's objective remains to have a consistent assessment system in place. As municipal revenues are significantly dependent upon taxes generated from the assessment system, the City requires a fair, consistent and equitable assessment system for the determination of property taxes. The City is dependent upon appropriate valuations of all properties in our jurisdiction in the determination of taxation. The City is concerned with any changes to assessment methods that results in reduced assessed values, as this may impact the taxation levels of other classes of properties. Secondly, as properties in the protected classes edge closer to full CVA taxation, the City is concerned with potential assessment changes due to appeals. In the event of significant assessment reduction due to appeals, the taxation of other property classes will be affected. The City of Niagara Falls Canada S Community Services Department R- 2005 -18 Parks, Recreation Culture Adele Kon 4310 Queen Street Director 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: akon @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Gary Hendershot 1990 -97 Alderman 1997 -2000 Regional Councillor 2001- March 2001 Alderman April 4, 2005 Re: R- 2005 -18 Naming of City Parks Facilities That Council consider the opportunities available to name City Parks in honour of the late Alderman Gary Hendershot, the late Mayor Robert Keighan and the Canadian Veterans. On February 14, 2005, Council directed staff to research the naming of City parks in honour of the late Alderman Gary Hendershot and the late Mayor Robert Keighan who both served as local politicians for the City, as well as the Niagara Region. Both individuals provided many years of dedicated public service to the citizens of Niagara Falls. The City has also received a letter from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 479 requesting a City property be named in honour of Canadian Veterans. A copy of the Mayor's response to the Canadian Veterans is attached as Appendix I. A summary of the length of service and special interests for Gary Hendershot and Robert Keighan are as follows: Gary was a teacher with the Niagara District School Board and an avid sports enthusiast. He had a passion for golf and baseball. He enjoyed being involved in City Special Events and particularly, chairing the Provincial Winter Games hosted by the City and the Winter Festival of Lights. Robert Keighan 1963 -64 Alderman 1965 -66 Mayor 1973 -74 Alderman Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation Culture Business Development Building By -Law Services April 4, 2005 R- 2005 -18 1975 -76 Regional Councillor 1983 -85 Alderman Robert operated a gift shop, was a barber and a self employed realtor. He was well respected in the community and a dedicated family man. Much of his spare time involved being with his family and church. He was also an avid fisherman. Process for the Naming of City Parks Facilities City Policyl 000.32 provides a guideline for the naming of municipal parks and facilities. This Policy allows people to submit names and the criterion states that the individual should be someone who has made a significant contribution to the well being of the City, or the name reflects the characteristics or historical significance of the site or facility. The responsibility for reviewing naming requests of parks and facilities was the City's Civic Committee. Since this Committee no longer exists, staff would bring forward future requests directly to Council. There are a number of parks that have recently been developed or will be developed in the near future that could be named. These are highlighted as follows: 1. Mitchell Line Trail (opened from Lundy's Lane to Clare Crescent in 2004) 2. Kalar Road Sports Park (used as the Home for Girls Soccer and opened in the spring of 2004) 3. Beaver Valley Neighbourhood Park (to be developed later in 2005) 4. Garner Neighbourhood Trail (to be developed later in 2005) 5. Garner Neighbourhood Park (to be developed in 2006) 6. Mountain Road Landfill (to be completed as a nature park in 2006) 7. Mewbum Road Park (projected to be developed in 2008) 8. Chamwood Nature Park (projected to be developed in 2008 9. Chippawa West Community Woodlot Nature Park (projected to be developed in 2008) A plan identifying the location of the above noted properties is attached as Appendix II. In conclusion, Council may wish to name three of the above noted parks in honour of the late Gary Hendershot, late Robert Keighan and Canadian Veterans. If Council approves the naming of the parks, staff will take steps to have official recognitions take place. Prepared by: Bob Bolibruck Manager of Community Development Landscape Design Recommend by: dele Kon Director of Parks, Recreation Culture Respectfully submitted: BB /das S: \Council \Council 2005\R- 2005 -18 Naming of City Parks Facilities.wpd m ohn MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Mayor Ted SaIci Mr. Lou Frenette, President The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 479 5603 Spring Street Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1P7 Dear Lou: LS C E 0 V E MAR 1 8 2005 PARKS, RECREATION &CULTURE RTS:cec c: John MacDonald, CAO March 16, 2005 Sincerely, R. T. (Ted) Salci Mayor APPENDIX I Thank you for your letter of February 11 reminding us that 2005 is The Year of The Veteran and requesting Council's consideration in naming a City property in honour of Canadian veterans. At this time there is no clear protocol or policy for naming streets, parks, etc. in honour of deserving individuals and in your case a very deserving a group. Staff has been directed to develop appropriate policies and protocols for Council's consideration and approval to be followed in the naming of our streets, parks, etc. Please know I will keep your request in an active file for full consideration once these policies are approved. City Hall 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca (905) 356 -7521 Ext. 4201 Fax: (905) 374 -3557 tsalci©city.niagarafal Is. o n.ca RECEIVED MAR 1 7 2005 OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR APPENDIX II PA Ti1 viiin 47,0 unri■ ■r• rIES :at; g a 1\ l 11f0111L tt �r1Y�r 1 ■Iran s 1. ,PI:g :1\ j r�i ✓n SC�"� tem I■T+ ,WNW OF MINPRACINDELM Potential Parks to be Named or Renamed 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Mitchell Line Trail 1.4 acres Kalar Road Sports Park 14 acres Beaver Valley Neighbourhood Park 2.5 acres Garner Neighbourhood Trail 6.5 acres Garner Neighbourhood Park 1.5 acres Mountain Road Landfill 65 acres Mewburn Road Park 92 acres Charnwood Nature Park 35 acres Chippawa West Community Woodlot Nature Park 20 acres City of Niagara Falls Greenspace Map Parka The City of Niagara Falls Canada Community Services Department R- 2005 -15 Parks, Recreation Culture Adele Kon 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 7521 Fax: (905) 356 E -mail: akon @city.niagarafalls.on.ca Members: His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario April 4, 2005 Re: R- 2005 -15 Proposed Facility Increases: Ice Rental, Rental Fees, Meeting Rooms, Public Skating and Special Events RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve the attached fees contained in Schedules 1 and 2. BACKGROUND: Staff is recommending that the various recreation facility user fees be increased to assist in reducing the increased costs we are facing in areas such as staffing, utilities, general inflation, etc. Our current recovery rate for our arena operation is approximately 65 Without an increase, the percentage of cost recovery will be reduced and correspondingly the tax subsidy will have to increase in order to maintain the same level of service. A survey of fees within the Region indicates that our adult rates are one of the highest, and therefore, only a 3 increase is being recommended. Our youth rates are similar to other municipalities and for this reason, a 3% increase is also being recommended. With regards to our Public Skating sessions, this is a service that is provided in arenas by most municipalities and within the Region all municipalities incur a loss by providing this service. However, staff is recommending that we continue to provide this important service with no increase to the price of admission. Also, included in this report is a recommended 5% increase in rental fees for Community Meeting Rooms and Special Event Rentals. The proposed increases will generate approximately $160,000 total in 2005/2006 Operating Budget. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation Culture Business Development Building By -Law Services April 4, 2005 Prepared by: Elia cting Superintendent of Recreation Facilities Adele Kon Director of Parks, Recreation Culture AK/JE /das Attachments S: \Council \Council 2005V2- 2005 -15 Proposed Facility Increases.wpd 2 R- 2005 -15 Respectfully submitted: i John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer MEETING ROOM DAILY RATES (PRICE PER DAY G.S.T.) 2005 2006 2007 COMMUNITY GROUP MEETINGS No Charge No Charge No Charge COMMUNITY GROUPS GENERATING PROFIT FROM CLINICS/WORKSHOPS, SPECIAL EVENTS, SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ETC. $85.39 $87.95 $90.59 COMMERCIAL USE MEETING $93.34 $96.14 $99.02 Birthday Parties $46.35 $47.74 $49 Adult Prime Time Ice Rental Youth Prime Time Ice Rental Adult Non Prime Time Ice Rental Youth Non Prime Time Ice Rental Summer Ice Rental Von Resident Prime Time Ice Renta Adult Floor Rental Youth Floor Rental Non Resident Floor Rental $158.21 $102.26 $103.06 $67.23 $158.21 $197.40 $51.34 $48.89 $61.60 $11.07 $7.16 $7.21 $4.71 $11.07 $13.82 $3.59 $3.42 $4.31 $169.28 $162.96 $11.41 $109.42 $110.27 $71.94 $169.28 $11.22 $54.93 $52.31 $65.91 $105.33 $106.15 $69.25 $162.96 $203.32 $52.88 $50.36 $63.45 $7.37 $7.43 $4.85 $11_41 $14.23 $3.70 $3.53 $4.44 $174.37 $112.70 $113.58 $74.10 $174.37 $217.55 $56.58 $53.89 $67.89 $167.85 $108.49 $109.33 $71.33 $167.85 $209.42 $54.47 $51.87 $65.35 $11.75 $7.59 57.65 54.99 $11.75 $14.66 $3.81 53.63 $4.57 $179.60 $116.08 $116.98 $76.32 $179.60 $224.08 $58.28 $55.50 $69.92 Note: Prime Time Commences: NOTE: G.S.T. EXTRA Organizations serving alcoholic beverages must comply with the City's Alcohol Risk Management Policy Date Revised Feb 23 2005 S \CouncilCouncil 200$VLCrento5. 123 SCHEDULE #1 HOURLY ICE, FLOOR RENTAL MEETING ROOM RATES FOR ICE HOCKEY, BALL HOCKEY AND LACROSSE May 1 2005 May 1 2005 Monday to Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00p.m./11:30p.m. (according to Arena Schedule) Saturday /Sundays All Hours Statutory Hoi'days All Hours Summer Ice for all Hours from mid June through Labour Day 2005 GST TOTAL 2006 GST TOTAL 2007 GST TOTAL 51,569.84 5109.89 51,679.73 $1,648.33 5155.38 51,763.71 51,730.75 5121.15 51,851.90 5869.96 560.91 5930.86 $913.46 563.94 5944.40 5959.13 $67.14 51,026.27 51,569.84 $109.89 51.679.73 51,648.33 $115.38 51,763 .71 51,730.75 5121.15 51,851.90 2005 GST TOTAL 2006 GST TOTAL 2007 GST TOTAL 51,569.84 5109.89 $1,679.73 51,648.33 $115.38 $1,763.71 $1,730.75 5121.15 $1,851.90 51.043.29 573.03 $1,116.32 51,095.45 576.68 51,172.13 51,150.22 580.52 51,230.74 51,569.84 510989 51,679.73 51,648.33 $115.38 51,763.71 $1,730.75 5121.15 51,851.90 2005 GST TOTAL 2006 GST TOTAL 2007 GST TOTAL 51,739.89 5121.79 51,861.68 51,826.88 5127.88 $1,954.76 $1,918.22 5134.28 52,052.50 51,397.01 597.79 56,494.80 51,466.86 5102.68 51,569.54 $1,540.20 $107.81 51.648.01 51,739.89 $121.79 51,861.58 51,826.88 5127.88 51,954.76 51,918.22 5134.28 52.052.50 2005 GST TOTAL 2006 GST TOTAL 2007 GST TOTAL $2,085.64 5145.99 52,231.63 52,189.92 $153.29 $2,343.21 52,299.42 $160.96 52,460.38 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena: Niagara Falls Memorial Arena: WHEN ICE IS IN ARENA WHEN ICE IS OUT OF ARENA CONFERENCES Chippawa Willoughby Memorial Arena Stamford /Jack Bell Arenas: WHEN ICE I5 IN ARENA WHEN ICE IS OUT OF ARENA CONFERENCES Chippawa Willoughby Memorial Arena Stamford/Jack Bell Arenas: WHEN ICE IS IN ARENA WHEN ICE 15 OUT OF ARENA CONFERENCES ADDITIONAL COSTS: THE SPECIAL EVENT RENTAL RATES ARE FOR THE BASIC USE AND SERVICES OF THE FACILITY. ADDITIONAL CHARGES WILL BE ADDED FOR INCREMENTAL SERVICES (RENTALS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, ADDITIONAL STAFF, ETC.( Date: Feb. 24,2005 q32002 budge6Community Services Dept. \Parks, Recreation Culture\specevenl2 2002.125 s: Council \Council 2005 \SPEC EV ENTS2 2005.123 SCHEDULE #2 SPECIAL EVENT RENTAL RATES COMMERCIAL GROUPS COMMUNITY GROUPS (NOT FOR PROFIT) COMMERCIAL GROUPS COMMUNITY GROUPS (NOT FOR PROFIT) The City of Niagara Fall Canad� Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Recommended by: K. E. Burden Director of Finance Approved by: Corporate Services Department F- 2005 -14 Finance Division 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356 -2016 E -mail: kburden @city.niagarafalls.on.ca Re: F 2005 Municipal Accounts April 4, 2005 Kenneth E. Burden Director That Council approve the municipal accounts totaling $16.137,812.08 for the period March 9, 2005 to March 22, 2005. The accounts have been reviewed by the Director of Finance and the by -law authorizing payment is listed on tonight's Council agenda. avenda Executive Director of Corporate Services Respectfully submitted: fr John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name 2 GUY'S GLASS INC 407 ETR EXPRESS TOLL ROUTE 504802 ONTARIO INC O/A JO CONTRACTING 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED O/A BRISK ALL GLASS SAFETY 51 984265 ONTARIO LTD AKA CIRCLE P PAVING A L G SAFETY ACTION CORPORATION ADVANCE TOWING ADVANCE TOWING ADVANTAGE RESTAURANT SUPPLY SERVICE AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD AGNOLETTO,LOUIE AIR CARE SERVICES AIR CARE SERVICES AIR LIQUIDE CANADA INC ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION ANDERMATT,ELSIE ANGER,RONALD ARAMARK REFRESHMENT SERVICES ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD AUTOGRAPHIX BAGLIERI,MATT BAGLIERI,TONY BAIOCCO CONST CORP BANK OF MONTREAL BARCLAY TODD'S BATEMAN,DOLORES BEAULIEU,JULIETTE BEAUPIT,GARY BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL MOBILITY PAGING BELLEFONTAINE,MARGARET BENCON DESIGN /BUILD LTD BENNETT,CATHARINE BIRD,JAMES BLP BRONZE INTERN LTD BOBOROS,TERRY BOLIBRUCK,BOB BOLIBRUCK,BOB BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA BRETHERICK,JAMES BRIANT,ROBERT BRINKS CANADA LTD BRIITSH AUTO SUPPLY BUNTIN REID BUNTIN REID BURKE,ALICE BURKE,PATRICK BURSE,PAMELA C D HENDERSON ASSOC INC C R L CAMPBELL CONSTRUCTION DRAINAGE LTD CAMPBELL,WAYNE CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR the City of Niagara PoIN Canada Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose 291211 22- Mar -2005 291212 22- Mar -2005 290993 15- Mar -2005 290994 15- Mar -2005 290995 15- Mar -2005 291001 15- Mar -2005 291213 22- Mar -2005 290996 15- Mar -2005 291214 22- Mar -2005 291215 22- Mar -2005 290997 15- Mar -2005 291216 22- Mar -2005 290998 15- Mar -2005 290999 15- Mar -2005 291217 22- Mar -2005 291218 22- Mar -2005 291000 15- 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SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MATERIALS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REMITTANCE MATERIALS SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES REFUND SUPPLIES MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES MATERIALS REFUND MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS CONSULTING SERVICES GRANT MATERIALS MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS SUPPLIES SUPPLIES MATERIALS SUPPLIES MATERIALS MATERIALS LEASES AND RENTS ADMINISTRATIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS Amount 375.78 25.80 10,669.00 632.37 81,752.55 431.25 1,594.75 32.10 385.20 94.88 68.58 162.15 15.00 4,441.43 1,091.30 9.02 8,486.46 37.95 15.00 203.72 371,481.06 289.80 45.00 45.00 90,997.38 1,050.85 349.63 15.00 15.00 15.00 57.50 75.25 7,900.18 96.65 41.30 15.00 750.00 15.00 15.00 200.60 15.00 138.80 484.11 17,471.84 17,500.00 15.00 15.00 809.25 398.96 1,795.48 675.04 15.00 173.19 15.00 255.95 11,539.31 250.00 390.55 596.00 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name CANADIAN HOME INSPECTIONS SERVICES CANADIAN MOOSE ICE HOCKEY CLUB CANTEC SECURITY SERVICES CARL BRAY ASSOC LTD CARSWELL CARTER CAR TRUCK RENTALS CASCADE INTERNATIONAL CGI INSURANCE BUSINESS SERVICES CHAMBERS,MARIBETH CHAMBERS WATER HAULAGE INC CHARETTE,RHEAL CHIPPAWA AUTOBODY LTD CHIPPAWA VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOC CIBC TELEPHONE PAYMENTS CIBC TELEPHONE PAYMENTS CIT FINANCIAL LTD CIT FINANCIAL LTD CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS CLEAR WATER LEGACY TRAINING CONSULTING SERVICES COGECO CABLE CANADA INC COGECO CABLE CANADA INC COMITE DU 50E ST ANTOINE- DE- PADOUE COMMISSIONAIRES COPYMAN PRINT SHOP CORSINI,GUY COTTON INC COTTON INC COULTER WATER METER SERVICE INC CRAWFORD ADJUSTERS CANADA INCORP CRAWFORD ADJUSTERS CANADA INCORP CRAWFORD ADJUSTERS CANADA INCORP CREATIVE CITY NETWORK OF CANADA CUPE LOCAL 133 COPE LOCAL 133 DALKE,DORIS DATA BUSINESS FORMS LTD DAVID SCHRAM ASSOCIATES DAWDY,LLOYD DEFAVERI BAK,MARY THERESA DELCAN CORPORATION DESLANDES,ROBERT DOERING BROWN CORP DOW,ROBERT DYE DURHAM CO INC DYNAMIC INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC E3 LABORATORIES ED ZWOLAK ALLOCIATES SENIORS" SERVICES EDIFICE MAGAZINE EMCOMP CONSULTANTS INC ENBRIDGE ENBRIDGE EXPLOSIVES MANAGEMENT CONSULTING GROUP FALLS AUTO BODY INC FALLS ELECTRIC INC FALLS WHOLESALE LTD FASTENAL CANADA FEHRS TROPHY ENGRAVING FELICIANO PINGUE SONS CONSTRUCTION LTD Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose 291032 15- Mar -2005 REFUND 291233 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291234 22- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 291235 22- Mar -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 291033 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291236 22- Mar -2005 LEASES AND RENTS 291034 15- Mar -2005 SUPPLIES 291037 15- Mar -2005 291039 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291038 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291040 15- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291041 15- Mar -2005 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 291042 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291237 22- Mar -2005 REFUND 291238 22- Mar -2005 REFUND 291043 15- Mar -2005 LEASES AND RENTS 291239 22- Mar -2005 LEASES AND RENTS 291044 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291240 22- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291045 15- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291046 15- Mar -2005 UTILITIES 291241 22- Mar -2005 UTILITIES 291047 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291048 15- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 291049 15- Mar -2005 SUPPLIES 291243 22- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291050 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291244 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291051 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291052 15- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291245 22- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291246 22- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291247 22- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291053 15- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291250 22- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291054 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291251 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291252 22- Mar -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 291055 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291253 22- Mar -2005 REFUND 291254 22- Mar -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 291056 15- Mar -2005 REFUND 291255 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291059 15- Mar -2005 REFUND 291256 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291061 15- Mar -2005 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 291257 22- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 291260 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291258 22- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291261 22- Mar -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 291063 15- Mar -2005 UTILITIES 291262 22- Mar -2005 UTILITIES 291263 22- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291264 22- Mar -2005 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 291265 22- Mar -2005 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 291064 15- Mar -2005 SUPPLIES 291266 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291267 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291065 1S- Mar -2005 REFUND Amount 500.00 150.00 560.17 1,269.66 130.65 723.35 1,233.66 219.08 15.00 38.00 15.00 1,682.41 47.60 689.62 100.00 4,188.21 1,389.04 589.39 989.80 749.00 266.00 337.14 350.00 17,430.21 55.20 260.00 1,324.80 1,472.00 1,345.81 3,417.90 1,087.80 12,811.23 267.50 2,850.07 2,837.28 15.00 2,293.29 9,297.23 15.00 500.00 1,861.80 750.00 81.32 750.00 421.20 835.94 1,314.75 240.75 75.00 2,378.61 43,991.71 5,198.16 963.00 994.39 1,964.32 1,517.61 1,096.33 48.60 75.00 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name FEREN SIGNS AWNINGS LTD FINE GRADE CONSTRUCTION FIRE MARSHALS PUBLIC FIRE SAFETY COUNCIL FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC FIRESERVICE MANAGEMENT LTD FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD FRASER,TERRY EARL FREEMAN,SHELLEY FRETZ,LINDA GALES GAS BARS GALT KNIFE CO LTD GLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD GLOBALSTAR CANADA SATELLITE CO GORDON,RICHARD GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GREY ISLAND SYSTEMS INC GRIFFITHS,DAVID GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC HACHEY,DARLENE HAGAN,DAVID HAGEN,MARY HAHN,ANTON& HAHN, GINA HALF WAY SAND PIT LIMITED HAMDANI DRYCLEANERS LTD HAZARD CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES INC HEAD,GERALDINE HECO HECO HEUSER,JOAN HICKEY,NEAL HICKS MORLEY HAMILTON STEWART STORIE LLP HOME DEPOT CANADA (EXPENSE PAYABLE) IBI GROUP INDUSTRY CANADA IRWIN,JEANNE 3 K JOUPPIEN HERITAGE RESOURCE CONSULTANT W IVES ENTERPRISES JACKSON,GILBERT JESIK,PAUL KEN WARDEN CONSTRUCTION LTD KORE WIRELESS KRONSTEIN,MARK L WALTER SONS EXCAVATING L WALTER SONS EXCAVATING LASLO,ANTHONY LATOPLAST LTD LEGER,J RANDY LEXISNEXIS CANADA INC LMCBO SPRING 2005 WORKSHOP M L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY MAIOLO,FRANK MANCUSO,JIM MARCH PRESS MEDIA MARINELAND OF CANADA MARTIN,RAY The Ciry of Nagara fall Condo AP5200 Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose 291268 22- Mar -2005 291066 15- Mar -2005 291269 22- Mar -2005 291067 15- Mar -2005 291270 22- Mar -2005 291068 15- Mar -2005 291069 15- Mar -2005 291071 15- Mar -2005 291072 15- Mar -2005 291073 15- Mar -2005 291074 15- Mar -2005 291272 22- Mar -2005 291076 15- Mar -2005 291273 22- Mar -2005 291077 15- Mar -2005 291078 15- Mar -2005 291274 22- Mar -2005 291079 15- Mar -2005 291080 15- Mar -2005 291081 15- Mar -2005 291275 22- Mar -2005 291082 15- Mar -2005 291083 15- Mar -2005 291084 15- Mar -2005 291085 15- Mar -2005 291086 15- Mar -2005 291276 22- Mar -2005 291277 22- Mar -2005 291087 15- Mar -2005 291088 15- Mar -2005 291089 15- Mar -2005 291278 22- Mar -2005 291090 15- Mar -2005 291091 15- Mar -2005 291092 15- Mar -2005 291279 22- Mar -2005 291093 15- Mar -2005 291094 15- Mar -2005 291095 15- Mar -2005 291097 15- Mar -2005 291283 22- Mar -2005 291096 15- Mar -2005 291282 22- Mar -2005 291284 22- Mar -2005 291099 15- Mar -2005 291100 15- Mar -2005 291104 15- Mar -2005 291289 22- Mar -2005 291101 15- Mar -2005 291285 22- Mar -2005 291286 22- Mar -2005 291287 22- Mar -2005 291103 15- Mar -2005 291122 15- Mar -2005 291106 15- Mar -2005 291290 22- Mar -2005 291107 15- Mar -2005 291108 15- Mar -2005 291292 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS REFUND MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MATERIALS UTILITIES ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS REFUND MATERIALS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MATERIALS MATERIALS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTING SERVICES REFUND CONSULTING SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS CONSULTING SERVICES MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE REFUND CONTRACT SERVICES UTILITIES MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS REMITTANCE MATERIALS ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS REFUND REMITTANCE MATERIALS REFUND MATERIALS Page 3 Amount 53.50 883.35 100.00 135.85 577.80 279.24 272.49 600.00 15.00 15.00 103.00 253.00 9,974.24 64.35 155.15 1,584.49 250.23 2,269.85 15.00 -34.45 1,506.62 2,357.38 15.00 15.00 15.00 750.00 69.00 14.95 9,932.50 15.00 2,449.14 375.03 15.00 60.00 70.94 750.00 1,668.61 4,533.00 15.00 2,728.50 1,998.97 15.00 75.00 25,921.61 114.71 15.00 1,333.22 1,571.30 15.00 1,748.00 45.00 232.07 400.00 47,369.19 114.99 45.00 26.75 1,500.00 125.00 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name MATSON,BILL MATTHEWS CAMERON HEYWOOD KERRY T HOWE SURVEYINC MAVES,DIANE MCANDREWS AIR LTD MCAP LEASING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP MCCONNELL,LUCILLE MCCORMICK RANKIN CORPORATION MCDONALD,ROB MCGEAN,WAYNE MCGOWAN,NOEL MCNAMARA,SUSAN ME OLSEN TITLES INC ME OLSEN TITLES INC MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA (CANADA) INC MILLEN MARINE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY MINERVINI,DOMENIC MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MISIK,CHRIS MJM /CMA JOINT VENTURES ARCHITECTS MODERN LANDFILL INC MONTAGUE,ROSE MONTGOMERY,M0E& MONTGOMERY, MIKE MONTGOMERY BROS NORTHLAND SUPPLY MONTGOMERY BROS NORTHLAND SUPPLY MOROCCO,JOYCE MOSS,HIRRELL MOTTOLA,GAIL MUNICIPAL HEALTH SAFETY ASSOCIATION MUNICIPAL HEALTH SAFETY ASSOCIATION MUNICIPAL WSIB USERS GROUP REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF MURAWSKI,CHESTER MUSSARI,TOM MY COUNTRY DELICATESSEN NEW ICE NIAGARA BATTERY AND TIRE NIAGARA FALLS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY NIAGARA FALLS ILLUMINATION BOARD NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS BADMINTON TENNIS LAWN BOWLING CLUE NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO NIAGARA FALLS LAWN BOWLING CLUB NIAGARA FALLS LIGHTNING GYMNASTIC CLUB NIAGARA FALLS SUMMER PLAYGROUND NIAGARA FALLS SUMMER SWIM LESSONS COMMITTEE NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM NIAGARA INVESTMENTS NIAGARA NEWSPAPER GROUP NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE IDeCilyof Niagara falls Canada /ki AP5200 Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose 291109 15- Mar -2005 REFUND 291293 22- Mar -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 291110 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291294 22- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 291295 22- Mar -2005 UTILITIES 291111 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291296 22- Mar -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 291112 15- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291113 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291114 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291115 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291116 15- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 291297 22- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291298 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291117 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291118 15- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291120 15- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291121 15- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291300 22- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291301 22- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291119 15- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291299 22- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291302 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291105 15- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 291123 15- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 291124 15- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291304 22- Mar -2005 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 291125 15- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 291303 22- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 291305 22- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291126 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291127 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291128 15- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291306 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291129 15- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291130 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291131 15- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291132 15- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291307 22- Mar -2005 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 291308 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291313 22- Mar -2005 GRANT 291137 15- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291138 15- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291317 22- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291309 22- Mar -2005 GRANT 291134 15- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291310 22- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291135 15- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291136 15- Mar -2005 UTILITIES 291311 22- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291312 22- Mar -2005 UTILITIES 291314 22- Mar -2005 GRANT 291315 22- Mar -2005 GRANT 291319 22- Mar -2005 GRANT 291318 22- Mar -2005 GRANT 291320 22- Mar -2005 GRANT 291139 15- Mar -2005 REFUND 291321 22- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291140 15- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE Page 4 Amount 132.90 1,160.70 15.00 1,346.06 282.40 15.00 5,520.13 204.40 12.50 15.00 15.00 608.56 501.56 894.96 73.42 107.20 150.00 150.00 6,742.84 150.00 1,289.28 1,214.28 250.00 10,197.27 842.96 15.00 302.28 453.68 12,705.02 250.00 15.00 15.00 353.10 544.36 85.00 15.00 245.06 130.81 1,152.20 10,354.24 800.00 34,550.00 1,946.99 1,946.99 5,000.00 610.00 45,350.43 8,541.20 5,116.69 4,972.09 315.06 4,000.00 2,000.00 15,800.00 12,400.00 7,375.01 750.00 505.04 35.00 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name NIAGARA SHEET METAL NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD NIAGARA THIS WEEK NIAGARA UNION PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT INC NORM'S SERVICE CENTRE 305677 ONTARIO LTD OAFTO OLDER ADULT CENTRES ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF CEMETERIES ONTARIO BUILDING ENVELOPE COUNCIL ONTARIO CHARITABLE GAMING ASSOCIATION ONTARIO MUNICIPAL HEALTH SAFETY REPRESENTATIVESP ONTARIO POWER GENERATION INC OPTIMIST CLUB P M PRODUCTIONS PAGENET OF CANADA INC PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE PENINSULA CONSTRUCTION INC PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS INTERNATIONAL PERKINS,LORIE PHILLIPS,GERALD PIPEFLO CONTRACTING CORPORATION PKF CONSULTING PRAXAIR PRAXAIR PRECISE PARK LINK INC PROJECT SHARE PROVINCIAL CONSTRUCTION (NIAGARA FALLS) LTD PURE WATER PURE WATER PUROLATOR COURIER PUROLATOR COURIER QUARTEK GROUP INC QUICK CAR WASH R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC RAIMONDO ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS INC RANKIN CONSTRUCTION INC RECEIVER GENERAL RECEIVER GENERAL REDEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS INTERNATIONAL RENTOKIL INITIAL CANADA LIMITED ROBBINS,JANE ROCHESTER MIDLAND LIMITED ROGERS WIRELESS INC ROGERS WIRELESS INC S A C NIAGARA COLLEGE WELLAND CAMPUS SAFETY TODAY SALCI,TED SCHULTZ,KIMBERLEY SCOTIA BANK SCOTIABANK SCOTIABANK SCOTT,JOANNE SEICK,WILLIAM SICO INC SIGNATURE SIGNS SOMERVILLE LANDSCAPING SRM ASSOCIATES ST ANDREWS UNITED CHURCH ST LOUIS,MARIO The City of Niagara falls Canada AP5200 Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose 291141 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291322 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291142 15- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291143 15- Mar -2005 REFUND 291144 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291323 22- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291145 15- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291324 22- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291147 15- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291325 22- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291148 15- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291326 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291149 15- Mar -2005 EQUIPMENT 291330 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291150 15- Mar -2005 UTILITIES 291327 22- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 291328 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291151 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291152 15- Mar-2005 MATERIALS 291153 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291154 15- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 291329 22- Mar -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 291155 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291331 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291332 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291333 22- Mar -2005 GRANT 291156 15- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 291157 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291334 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291158 15- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291335 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291159 15- Mar -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 291336 22- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 291343 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291160 15- Mar -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 290992 09-Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 291161 15- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291337 22- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291162 15- Mar -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 291165 15- Mar -2005 LEASES AND RENTS 291166 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291344 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291167 15- Mar -2005 UTILITIES 291345 22- Mar -2005 UTILITIES 291168 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291169 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291347 22- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291171 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291173 15- Mar -2005 REFUND 291172 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291348 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291174 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291175 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291177 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291178 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291349 22- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 291179 15- Mar -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 291181 15- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291182 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS Page 5 Amount 207.00 2,111.40 576.73 750.00 89.70 107.00 540.00 374.50 107.00 295.00 75.00 1,990.20 2,568.00 1,809.20 303.72 403.03 6,622.39 986.99 15.00 15.00 10,007.18 4,012.50 109.68 740.16 1,681.40 29,786.67 14,341.60 5.00 38.00 78.73 63.63 2,348.65 72.07 3,967.50 575.61 29,232.31 177,901.55 180,721.01 11,055.73 141.29 15.00 351.50 32.26 1,469.43 251.45 1,512.47 1,160.00 15.00 628.11 5,219.36 124,011.33 15.00 15.00 128.62 287.50 1,776.74 2,218.52 20.00 15.00 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE STAMFORD LIONS CLUB INC STREAMLINE SUDA MALESZYK SURVEYING INC SUN LIFE OF CANADA SUN LIFE OF CANADA SUPERIOR PROPANE INC TAYLOR,ALEX TAYLOR,BARBARA TELUS INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS TELUS INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS TELUS MOBILITY TERANET INC TESKEY,BERNADETTE TETRAGON -TASSE DISTRIBUTORS INC THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA THE REVIEW THE UNIFORM GROUP INC THOMPSON,DAVID TORONTO POLICE SERVICE TREASURE HOUSE IMPORTS LTD TYNDALL,MARION URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC VADIM COMPUTER MANAGEMENT GROUP LTD VARLEY,BARBARA VIKING CIVES LTD VINCE,JOSEPH WACHS CANADA LTD WALK ON DUST CONTROL WARREN SOLARIUMS WEBB,DAVE WESTBURNE/RUDDY WESTBURNE/RUDDY WESTON,MARCI WHALEN,RICHARD WHITE,PATRICK WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS WIRELESS WORKS WOMEN'S PLACE WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC WORK EQUIPMENT LTD WRIGHT FUELS INC WSIB YARNELL OVERHEAD DOOR YELLOW PAGES GROUP YMCA YOUNG,JOHN E YWCA ST CATHARINES ZOLLER,ERIC the Cy of MIagara RAV7 Canada AP5200 Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose 291180 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291351 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291350 22- Mar -2005 GRANT 291352 22- Mar -2005 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 291184 15- Mar -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 291185 15- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291353 22- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291354 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291186 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291187 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291188 15- Mar -2005 UTILITIES 291355 22- Mar -2005 UTILITIES 291356 22- Mar -2005 UTILITIES 291189 15- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291190 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291191 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291192 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291163 15- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291164 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291338 22- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 291339 22- Mar -2005 CONTRACT SERVICES 291340 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291341 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291342 22- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291358 22- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291193 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291194 15- Mar -2005 REFUND 291359 22- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291195 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291196 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291361 22- Mar -2005 CONSULTING SERVICES 291362 22- Mar -2005 EQUIPMENT 291197 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291198 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291199 15- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291363 22- Mar -2005 EQUIPMENT 291364 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291201 15- Mar -2005 REFUND 291365 22- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291202 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291367 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291368 22- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291203 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291204 15- Mar -2005 REFUND 291369 22- Mar -2005 GRANT 291205 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291372 22- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291370 22- Mar -2005 GRANT 291371 22- Mar -2005 REMITTANCE 291374 22- Mar -2005 EQUIPMENT 291206 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291207 15- Mar -2005 ADMINISTRATIVE 291208 15- Mar -2005 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 291209 15- Mar -2005 MATERIALS 291375 22- Mar -2005 LEASES AND RENTS 291210 15- Mar -2005 REFUND 291376 22- Mar -2005 GRANT 291377 22- Mar -2005 REFUND Page 6 Amount 71.72 41.26 3,550.00 126.50 1,872.50 817.74 684.03 1,290.95 15.00 15.00 790.09 3,095.36 6,716.74 5,000.00 15.00 194.74 594.20 12,523,716.00 4,933.19 562,364.40 889,464.67 534.76 319.21 1,100.00 3,944.74 159.11 750.00 50.29 3,830.60 15.00 13,363.66 9,487.50 15.00 1,428.94 3,575.00 48,093.00 152.31 750.00 45.00 1,056.28 390.71 276.00 15.00 227.80 31,666.67 192.60 120.00 2,083.32 20,000.00 99,360.00 15,598.90 113,245.05 1,119.01 22.31 2,000.00 750.00 17,234.00 750.00 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Supplier Name The City of Niagara fans Not_ j Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose AP5200 Page 7 Amount Total: 16,137,812.08 The City of Niagara Fall Canada Corporate Services Department L- 2005 -11 Legal Services 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www. city. niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 371 -2892 E -mail: rkallio @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: April 4, 2005 Re: L- 2005 -11 Permanent Closing and Lease Agreement of Part of Frances Avenue for a parking lot for St. Gabriel Lalemant School Our File No. 2005 -52 Ray Kallio City Solicitor 1. That Staff be authorized to commence proceedings to permanently close a portion of Frances Street, known as Frances Ave, Plan 109 and Block A, Plan 109 Stamford "Frances Avenue shown hatched on Schedule "A "attached; 2. That Staff place a Notice of the permanent closing of Frances Avenue in the Niagara Falls Review in accordance with By -law No. 2003 -02; and 3. That Staff be authorized to enter into a long term Lease Agreement between Niagara Catholic District School Board "School Board and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls "City to permit the School Board to continue using Frances Avenue shown hatched on Schedule "A" attached to this Report as a parking lot, for nominal consideration. The Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario "Hydro owns the lands both to the west and east sides of Frances Avenue, being Lots 112 and 113, Plan 109, shown on Schedule "A" attached. The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls "City entered into a Lease Agreement with Hydro with respect to Lots 112 and 113, Plan 109 as shown on Schedule "A" attached. The City presently Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development April 4, 2005 2 L- 2005 -11 sublets Lots 112 and 113, Plan 109 to the School Board for the purposes of providing parking for the St. Gabriel Lalemant School. However, the constructed parking lot is presently situated on Lots 112, 113 and Frances Avenue. Frances Avenue is an open road allowance. No parking is permitted over Frances Avenue and same must be closed in order to permit a parking lot. The School Board has submitted Site Plan drawings indicating that its wishes to continue using Frances Avenue as a parking lot. In order to include Frances Avenue as part of the parking lot, Frances Avenue must be permanently closed and a Lease Agreement with the School Board should be entered into. Staff has no objections to Frances Avenue being permanently closed and the City entering into a Lease Agreement with the School Board. In order to facilitate this request, the City will need to permanently close Frances Avenue and enter into a Lease Agreement with the School Board. The following is a list of highlights that will be incorporated into the Lease Agreement with the School Board: Prepared by: one Law Clerk ary annual fee of $2.00 fifty (50) year term School Board is responsible for (i) (ii) School Board shall assume all liability and obligation for any and all loss, damage, or injury (including death) to any persons or property. The School Board shall take out and keep in force comprehensive general liability insurance in the minimum amount of $2,000,000.00 the City and School Board may terminate the Lease Agreement upon six months written notice Ray Kallio City Solicitor grading and resurfacing Frances Avenue for use as a parking lot at its own expense and upon approval of the City and Director of Municipal Works, keeping Frances Avenue in good condition and repair, free of obstruction and clean and clear Approved by: T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services Respectfully submitted: tfr e John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer ,l1ZN 0 1 fLOO -LI Z49 NTd 04 or gVOf 0 a s 04,l Z.ZN Qt.4eG4,lZ ZN 4- W W 1- W z 1 w —J 0 w The City of Niagara Fall Canada Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Corporate Services Department L- 2005 -17 Legal Services 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 371-2892 E -mail: rkallio @city. niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Re: L- 2005 -17 Release of Restrictive Covenants Lot 13 Plan 160 Montrose Road (east side) Our File No.: 2005 -58 April 4, 2005 Ray Kallio City Solicitor That execution of an Application (General) and documents necessary for the purpose of releasing restrictive covenants registered against Lot 13 Plan 160 "subject lands are hereby approved and authorized. In 1958 The Corporation of the Township of Stamford conveyed the subject lands, together with other adjoining lands, to Crawford Fittings (Canada) Limited. This conveyance was subject to restrictions and covenants and a copy of an excerpt of such restrictions and covenants numbered 1 through 5 are attached hereto as Schedule "A Richard Andrews, solicitor for Tanglewood Properties Limited, the present owner of the subject lands, has requested that the restrictions and covenants be released. Staff confirms that the restructions and covenants are no longer required with respect to the subject Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development April 4, 2005 lands and may be released and deleted from the title to the subject lands, at no cost to the City. d by: ary Morrone Law Clerk Kallio City Solicitor Approved by: ed by: T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services 2 Respectfully submitted: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer L-2005-17 2 T9 RANN and to hold unto the said Grantee, its successors and assigns forever. SUBJECT nevertheless to the reservations. limitations. provisos and conditions expressed in the original grant thereof from the Crown. The said Grantor covenants with the said Grantee that it has the right to convey the said lands to the said Grantee. notwithstanding any act of the said Grantor, AND THAT the said Grantee shall have quiet possession of the said lands, free from all incumbranass. AND the said Grantor covenants with the said Grantee that it will execute such further assurances of the said lands as may be requisite, AND the said Grantor .covenants with the •aid- Gxant•e- that lt..hae done no act to ineueber the said lands. AND the said Grantor releases to the said Grantee all its claims upon the said lands. The lands hereby conveyed are sold subject to the following restrlo- tiena and conditions running with the said lands. 1. It is hereby agreed between the parties that the seven (7) lots hereby conveyed shall be treated for the purposes of the following restrictions as one lot. and whets the wort °Lots appears, it shall be deemed to include the seven lots hereby conveyed. 2. That building or buildings suitable for the manufacture and production of brass fittings shall be tommenoed thereon on or before the tat of August, 1959. and completed on or before the 31st et December. 1959. and that 1n default of such building having boon completed by the last mentioned date. the said lands shall revert to and become and be the property of the Grantor. subject only to the payment by the Grantor of a refund of 90 per cent of the purchase rice of the geld lgnds, 3. No building shall be constructed on the said lot having a front yard of less than 25 feet or a side yard of less Chan 12 Cut bar which occupies more than 73 per cent of the area of the said lot. 4. No lot or part of lot shall be sold or re -sold er leased for a term exceeding two years, except to the Grantor, except it shall have been built upon in accordance with the conditions herein expressed, 5. No lands or buildings ereoted upon the said lands in the said subdivision shall be used for the following purposes; Abbatoir and livestock yard., brick yards and plants, cement and cement product plants, fertilizer processing plants. foundries. glass manufacturing plants, incinerators, limo kilns. paint factories, stone and(or monument. vorks. tanneries, salvage and wrecking yards. stables; coal. fuel, gasoline and oil storage yards. if not used in conjunction with manufacturing plant. IN WITNESS nano' the Parties hereto bay* of[[11xxa•d� h 1 eta• seals and the hands of their proper signing etficers em t i(yilf By and TIS CORPORATION X 1 TOWNSR12 v} StEiOiQ; w J 0 w 1 The City of Niagara Fall Canada His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Corporate Services Department L- 2005 -15 Legal Services 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www. city. niaga rata lls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 371 -2892 E mail: rkallio ©city.niagarafalis.on.ca April 4, 2005 Re: L- 2005 -15 Permanently Closing Laneway between Dyson Avenue and Muir Avenue Our File No. 2004 -302 Ray Kallio City Solicitor That Staff be authorized to commence proceedings to permanently close the laneway between Dyson Avenue and Muir Avenue being Lane Plan 997, lying between Dyson Avenue and Muir Avenue and Leader Lane and Ferguson Street, Niagara Falls, PIN 64326 -0060 "subject lands A copy of the subject lands is shown hatched on Schedule "A" attached to this Report. Staff received a request from an abutting owner to permanently close the subject lands and convey same to the abutting owners. The subject lands are approximately 16 feet in width. The subject lands are located at the rear of homes fronting either Dyson Avenue or Muir Avenue. Permanently closing and disposing of the subject lands will relieve the City of all maintenance, plowing and potential liability. It should be noted that presently the subject lands only serve the abutting owners. The abutting owners agree to pay for any and all costs associated with the transfer of the subject lands. Staff has no objections to permanently closing and conveying the subject lands and recommends that the subject lands be permanently closed and offered for sale to the abutting owners. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerics Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development April 4, 2005 A subsequent report, dealing with the sale of the subject lands, will be presented for Council's consideration once the road is permanently closed. Prepared by: Respectfully submitted: Mary My" one Law Clerk Re Ray Kallio City Solicitor Approved by: by: T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services 2 John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer L- 2005 -15 64326 643260 643260 643260 64326 64326 64326005 643260055 643260 643260 64326 64326 3260071 643260 643260 64326 643260 64326 643260 643260 643260 643260 643260 64326 64326 64326 64326 643260 643260 643260 64326 643260 T3R� IEW' 8 19 38 57 76 95 114 metres Dec 1, 2004 Protected by Copyright. May not be reproduced without permission. This map was compiled using plans and documents recorded In the Land Registry System and has been prepared for property Indexing purposes only. This Is not a Plan of Survey. For actual dimensions of property boundaries, see recorded plans and documents. Only major easements are shown. Teranet Customer Service Centre: 1- 800 208 -5263 (Toronto: 416 -360 -1190) W�E V S The City of Niagara Fall Canad� i His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Community Services Department MW- 2005 -32 Municipal Works Ed Dujlovic 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E -mail: edujlovi @city.niagarafalls.on.ca April 4, 2005 Re: MW- 2005 -32 Contract 2005 -05: Full Depth Reclamation With Expanded Asphalt Hot Mix Paving Portage Road (Marineland Parkway to South of Fallsview Casino Entrance) Chippawa Parkway (West of Thomas Street to Stanley Avenue) It is recommended that the unit prices submitted by the low tenderer Hard -Rock Construction Inc., be accepted. The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the City Clerk, Mr.Dean Iorfida, opened tenders on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. for the above noted contract. Tender documents were picked up by four (4) Contractors and three (3) bids were received. Listed below is a summary of the totalled tendered prices, excluding GST, received from the Contractors. 1. Hard -Rock Construction Inc. (Port Colborne) 443,835.00 2. Rankin Construction Inc. (St. Catharines) 453,646.00 3. Norjohn Contracting (Thorold) 519,630.00 The lowest tender was received from Hard -Rock Construction Inc. in the amount of $443,835.00. This Contractor has previously performed similar type projects for the City. We are therefore, of the opinion, that this Contractor is capable of successfully undertaking this project. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation Culture Business Development April 4, 2005 2 Financing: The Engineer's estimate for this contract was 440,000.00 Project Costs: Awarded Contract Net G.S.T. 3% Approved by: Funding (2005 Capital Budget): Roadway Services, Account No. 12 -3- 310000 030000 R24 Parks Services, Account No. 12 -3- 710000- 030000 P7 Council is advised that the 427,500.00 has been set aside from the Asphalt Overlay Program for this project. The $32,500 from Parks Services is to remove the asphalt driveway at Oaks Hall, which is located on the road allowance, and to restore the area with topsoil and sod. An agreement was made to remove the driveway with the Niagara Parks Commission, and in turn they would install and maintain a flower bed at this location. This project is scheduled to commence on April 18, 2005, and all work is to be completed by June 14, 2005. Council's concurrence with the above recommendation made would be appreciated. Prepared by: 7 /4 Mike DiPaola Project Manger Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng. Director of Municipal Works S:\REPORTS\2005 Reports NW-2005-32 Contract 2005 -05 Tender Award.wpd 443,835.00 13,315.05 TOTAL 457,150.05 427,500.00 32,500.00 TOTAL 460,000.00 Respectfully submitted by: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer MW- 2005 -32 The Cara Falls Niagara Falls Canad� Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Community Services Department MW- 2005 -33 Municipal Works Ed Dujlovic 4310 Queen Street Director .0. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E -mail: edujlovi @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario April 4, 2005 Re: MW- 2005 -33 Contract 2005 -04: 2005 Asphalt Patching, City Wide It is recommended that the unit prices submitted by the low tender, Economy Paving Company Limited, be accepted. The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the City Clerk, Mr.Dean Iorfida, opened tenders on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. for the above noted contract. Tender documents were picked up by five (5) Contractors and four (4) bids were received. Listed below is a summary of the totaled tendered prices, excluding GST, received frcri. the four (4) Contractors, together with the corrected bids 1. Economy Paving (Niagara Falls) 2. 984265 Ontario Ltd. (Stevensville) (a.k.a. Circle P Paving) 3. Norjohn Limited (Thorold) 4. Rankin Construction (St. Catharines) 417,000.00 439,200.00 468,800.00 479,575.00 The lowest tender was received from Economy Paving in the amount of 417,000.00. This Contractor has previously performed similar types of projects for the City. We are therefore, of the opinion, that this Contractor is capable of successfully undertaking this project. Working Together to Serve Our Community Munirinal Wnrkc Finn R■niiroo Parlec Porrao inn R r, d.,,... o,,..a,...., n.....,1.......,.... o.. r n April 4, 2005 2 Financing: The Engineer's estimate for this contract was 430,000.00. Project Costs: Awarded Contract Net G.S.T (3 This project is scheduled to commence on April 18, 2005, and will be ongoing throughout the year. Work will be completed up to the budgeted amounts. Councils' concurrence with the recommendation made would be appreciated. Prepared by: Mike DiPaola Project Manager Funding: 2005 General Purposes Budget Roadway Services Patching Account No. 11-3-311000-040000 250,000.00 System Maintenance Waterworks Account No. 15-3-431000-040000 108,000.00 System Maintenance Sanitary Sewer Account No. 16 -3- 411000- 040000 72,000.00 Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng. Director of Municipal Works TOTAL TOTAL 430,000.00 S:\REPORTS\2005 Reports\MW- 2005 -33 Asphalt Patching Tender Award.wpd 417,000.00 12,510.00 429,510.00 Respectfully submitted by: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer MW-2005-33 Niagara The City Falls Ni Fs Cana cs Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Community Services Department MW- 2005 -37 Municipal Works Ed Dujlovic 4310 Queen Street Director .O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E -mail: edujlovi @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario April 4, 2005 Re: MW- 2005 -37 Boyer's Creek Drain Petition and Appointment of Engineer Under the Drainage Act In accordance with the Drainage Act and the City's Consultant Policy, it is recommended that the City Council: 1. Accept the attached petition for the improvement of the Boyer's Creek Drain, to be filed with the City Clerk in accordance with the Drainage Act in order to proceed with the improvement of the Drain and the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and the Town of Fort Erie to be notified of the impending project. 2. Appoint by by -law Kent Schachowskoj, P.Eng., of Wiebe Engineering Group Inc. in Welland, Ontario, as the Drainage Engineer for the Boyer's Drain Project. 3. Enter into a Consulting Services Agreement for the work required under the Drainage Act for the Boyer's Creek Drain Improvement Project with Wiebe Engineering Group Inc. from Welland, Ontario for the estimated cost of $49,969 including applicable taxes. The Boyer's Creek Drain was last improved under the provisions of The Drainage Act and By -law by R. Blake Erwin for the Township Willoughby in excess of seventy -five (75) years ago. The Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation Culture Business Development Building By -Law Services April 4, 2005 2 MW- 2005 -37 documentation for these works, being the by -law and report, were not transferred from the Township offices when it was amalgamated to form the present City of Niagara Falls. The comprehensive Rural Drainage Report completed for the City of Niagara Falls in 1987 detailing rural drainage problems identified the Boyer's Creek Drain as in need of repair. This is the continuation of the current Rural Drain Maintenance Strategy that was outlined in MW- 2005 -06 in which Boyer's Creek Drain was cited as one of the Drains as a priority for improvement to relieve the chronic flooding in the rural area. Due to the urgency of providing flood relief, and that it takes approximately three (3) years to complete a Municipal Drain project, staff will be proceeding with two rural drain improvement projects, (Hunters' Drain and Boyer's Creek Drain), simultaneously and appoint the consultants directly in order to expedite the design process. Staff is recommending the appointment of Wiebe Engineering Group Inc. to complete the design process of the Boyer's Creek Drain Improvement Project pursuant to the Drainage Act. This process allows for the recovery of a substantial portion of the costs through the assessment to the benefitting landowners. Funding for the engineering costs of this project is allocated in the Rural Road Drainage Improvement Account No. 12 -3- 310000 030000 -R2. Council's concurrence with the above recommendations would be appreciated. Pr ared by: Rick Volpini C. Drainage Superint Z ent Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng. Director of Municipal Works RV:lb S:\REPORTS\2005 Reports \MW- 2005 -37 Boyers Creek Drain Petition.wpd Respectfully submitted by: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer CI Municipal world Funn 107 Rep. T.M. fn Canaria. Municipal World Ina. PETITION FOR DRAINAGE WORKS BY ENGINEER OR ROAD SUPERINTENDENT OR PERSON HAVING JURISDICTION OVER ROAD Drainage Ace x.$.o. 1990. ite .m...+p 1(c) IMO. 1990. R. 2)a. lien 3, Ed Dujlovic I 'J Engineer Road Superintendent 0 Person having jurisdiction over road (as the case may be) for the City of Niagara Falls hereby petition that the area more particularly described below may be drained by means of a drainage works. DESCRIPTION OF AREA (Andeli extra sheet it required) and Adjoining Cross Concession, Lot 26, (Fort Erie), known as Main Branch and Morningstar Road being west of Ort Road, between Lot 2 and 3, Concession 4, known as the North Branch and Morningstar Road, being east of Ort Road, between Lots 2 and 3, Concession 3, known as the Brunning Branch. Unopened road allowance between First Cross Concession, Lot 7, Willoughby (City of Niagara Falls), Niagara Falls, Ontario Dated at this 4th day of April 2005 E Engineer or Road Superintendent or Person having Jurisdiction over road The City of s Niagara Falls Canada His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: In accordance with the Drainage Act and the City's Consultant Policy, it is recommended that the City Council: 1. Accept the attached petition for the improvement of the Hunter's Creek Drain, to be filed with the City Clerk in accordance with the Drainage Act in order to proceed with the improvement of the Drain and the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority to be notified of the impending project. 2. Appoint by by -law John Spriet, P.Eng., of Spriet Associates in London, Ontario, as the Drainage Engineer for the Hunter's Drain Project. 3. Enter into a Consulting Services Agreement for the work required under the Drainage Act for the Hunter's Drain Improvement Project with Spriet Associates from London, Ontario for the estimated cost of $34,700 not including applicable taxes. BACKGROUND: Community Services Department MW- 2005 -38 Municipal Works Ed Dujlovic 4310 Queen Street Director .0. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E -mail: edujlovi @city.niagarafalls.on.ca April 4, 2005 Re: MW- 2005 -38 Hunter's Drain Petition and Appointment of Engineer Under the Drainage Act The Hunter's Drain was last improved under the provisions of The Drainage Act and By -law by R. Blake Erwin for the Township Willoughby in excess of seventy -five (75) years ago. The documentation for these works, being the by -law and report, were not transferred from the Township Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation Culture Business Development Building By -Law Services April 4, 2005 2 MW- 2005 -38 offices when it was amalgamated to form the present City of Niagara Falls. The comprehensive Rural Drainage Report completed for the City of Niagara Falls in 1987 detailing rural drainage problems identified the Hunter's Drain as in need of repair. This is the continuation of the current Rural Drain Maintenance Strategy that was outlined in MW- 2005 -06 in which Hunter's Drain was cited as one of the Drains as a priority for improvement to relieve the chronic flooding in the rural area. Due to the urgency of providing flood relief, and that it takes approximately three (3) years to complete a Municipal Drain project, staff will be proceeding with two rural drain improvement projects, (Hunters' Drain and Boyer's Creek Drain), simultaneously and appoint the consultants directly in order to expedite the design process. Staff is recommending the appointment of Spriet Associates to complete the design process of the Hunter's Drain Improvement Project pursuant to the Drainage Act. This process allows for the recovery of a substantial portion of the costs through the assessment to the benefitting landowners. Funding for the engineering costs of this project is allocated in the Rural Road Drainage Improvement Account No. 12 -3- 310000 030000 -R2. Council's concurrence with the above recommendations would be appreciated. Pr p red by: Rick Volpini,�T. Drainage Supen -ndent Approved by: Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng. Director of Municipal Works RV:lb S:\REPORTSt2005 Reports 'M W- 2005 -38 Hunters Creek Drain Petition.wpd Respectfully submitted by: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer CMvnicIpa% W ot$G' Form 107 Rep. T.M. tn Cana4a, Muntclpat World Inc. PETITION FOR DRAINAGE WORKS BY ENGINEER OR ROAD SUPERINTENDENT OR PERSON HAVING JURISDICTION OVER ROAD Deaimre Ace R.S.O. 1990. v. D.17... 1(1) (e) R.R.O. 1990. Rog. 114. Nnm 5 Ed Dujlovic j Engineer Road Superintendent Person having jurisdiction over road (as the case may be) for the City of Niagara Falls hereby petition that the area more particularly described below may be drained by means of a drainage works. DESCRIPTION OF AREA (Attacli extra sheet it required) Branch) and Marshall Road, being east of Stanley Avenue, between Lots 12 and 13, Concession 5, Willoughby (West Branch), to be known as Hunter's Drain. Weaver Road, being east of Sodom Road, between Lots 16 and 17, Concession 3, Willoughby (East Niagara Falls, Ontario Dated at this 4th day of April 2005 Engineer or Road Superintendent or Penton having Jurisdiction over road The City of Niagara Fall Canad� His Worship Mayor Ted Salci, and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: To receive and file. BACKGROUND: On March 29, 2003, Council received a copy of the Water Distribution System Annual Summary Report for 2004. The attached report is prepared in accordance to the Safe Drinking Water Act 2002 Ontario Regulation 170/3, effective May 17, 2003. Prepared b t spectfully Submitted by: 6 Tom Mussari, el. MacDonald, Manager of Building Services Recomme}4ded by: Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng., Director of Municipal Works Municipal Works Community Services Department Municipal Works 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E -mail: munwks @city.niagarafalls.on.ca Re: MW- 2005 -39 Water Distribution System Annual Summary Report 2004 April 4, 2005 Working Together to Serve Our Community Parks, Recreation Culture Business Development Chief Administrative Officer Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director MW-2005-39 Buildings By -law TO: FROM: In Case of Transmission Difficulties, Please Call 416 863 -2101 or 1 -866- 309 -3811 Please Deliver To: Clerk Ministry of the Environment Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch 2 St. Clair Avenue West Floor 12A Toronto, ON M4V 1L5 Fax: (416 )-314 -8452 Telephone: (416) 3144625 March 24, 2005 Municipal Clerk Pauline Desroches Director, Part V of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 Ministry of the Environment Total pages (including cover): 3 MESSAGE: Thank you. Ministers de I'Envlronnement Direction des evaluations et des autorisations environnementales 2, av St Clair 0 Etage 12A Toronto, ON M4V 1L5 Telecopieur: (416 )-314 -8452 Telephone: (415 )-314-4625 NIA„ Fill LS n ERR FAX COVER PAGE The attached information letter is intended for Clerks of Municipalities who own a large or small municipal, residential drinking -water system and are required under the provisions of Schedule 20 of Ontario Regulation 170/03 to submit Engineers' Reports to the Director respecting that system. If you do not own a large or small municipal, residential drinking -water system, please disregard this fax and the attached letter. If total pages not received, please call Pauline Desroches, telephone: 416- 314 -4625 Ministry of the Environment Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch 2 St. Clair Avenue West Floor 12A Toronto, ON M4V 1L5 Fax: (416)•314 -8452 Telephone: (416) 314 -4625 March 24, 2005 Ministers de 1 Environnement Direction des evaluations et des autorisations environnementales 2, av St Clair 0 Etage 12A Toronto, ON M4V 1L5 Telecopieur: (416 )-314 -8452 Telephone: (416 )-314 -4625 Information Letter To: Clerks Municipalities (with regulated municipal residential water works per O. Reg. 170/03, Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002) RE: Extension of Deadlines for the Submission of Second Engineers' Reports This letter is to advise you that I will be extending the deadlines by which second Engineers' Reports are to be submitted to the Director. Schedule 20 of Ontario Regulation 170/03 created under the Safe Drinking Water Act outlines requirements for the submission of Engineers Reports respecting municipal residential drinking -water systems. The reports must be submitted to the Director in accordance with Terms of Reference for Engineers' Reports, originally dated August 2000, published by and available from the Ministry of the Environment, as amended from time to time. The majority of first Engineers' Reports were submitted to the Ministry during a period ranging between November 200D and July 2001. The submission deadlines for the second Engineers' Reports are outlined in the regulation, however, for most drinking water systems the second Engineers' Report is due during a period ranging from November 2005 to July 2006, the fifth anniversary of the date the first report was required. Engineers' Reports are intended, in part, to provide the director with information which would enable a re- issuance of a Certificate of Approval. The first Engineers' Reports had a significant focus on the design of the treatment works to assist in establishing required upgrades. Second and subsequent Engineers' Reports would focus on matters relevant to a re- issuing of the Certificate of Approval. There would be less emphasis on treatment works design assessment as these requirements would not normally change unless ministry treatment requirements or raw water characteristics had significantly changed. Further to the recommendations of the Report on the Walkerton Inquiry, the ministry has recently begun the development of the Municipal Licensing program for drinking -water systems. Once implemented (after a thorough consultation with municipalities and other stakeholders), the municipal licences will replace the current Certificates of Approval. .../2 sc5- Pauline Desroches Director Part V of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 Page 2 The ministry is presently reviewing options to incorporate the work that would have been done for the second engineer's report into the future municipal licensing components. Extensive stakeholder consultations will occur during the development of the Licensing program. In consideration of this review, and further to provisions of Section 20 -2(10) of Ontario Regulation 170/03, I have decided that it is appropriate to amend the approvals relating to your drinking -water treatments systems to extend the deadline for the submission of Engineers Reports by 18 months. You will shortly be receiving a subsequent letter by surface mail which will be the legal instrument to amend the approvals. I would request that you forward this letter to the appropriate person or persons within your municipality having responsibility for your drinking water system, including the preparation of Engineers' Reports under Schedule 20 of Ontario Regulation 170/03. The City of Niagara Fall Canad� Tel: (905) 356 -1355 Fax: (905) 356-6460 web site: www.city.niagaratalls.on.ca Attach /lt His Worship Mayor Ted Salci, and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Community Services Department Municipal Works Service Centre 3200 Stanley Avenue P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 March 29, 2005 Re: City of Niagara Falls Water Distribution System Annual Summary Report for 2004 The attached Water Distribution System Annual Summary Report for 2004 was prepared in accordance to Safe Drinking Water Act 2002 Ontario Regulation 170/03. For a drinking water system owned by a municipality, a copy of the report is to be given to members of the municipal council before March 31, 2005. Sincerely, Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng., Director of Municipal Works Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Parks, Recreation Culture Business Development Building ByLaws Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director This report is prepared in compliance with section 11 and schedule 22 Ontario Regulation 170/03 made under the Safe Drinking Water Act 2002 (R.S.O. 2000). Water Distribution System The City of Niagara Falls purchases it's water from the Regional Municipality of Niagara through the Niagara Falls Water Treatment plant. The municipal water sources is a surface water supply from the Niagara River via the Welland River. The water is distributed to Niagara Falls residents through approximately 422 kilometres of City water mains and 39 km of Region water mains. The size of City of Niagara Falls water mains range in size from 25mm to 450 mm. The City of Niagara Falls water distribution system is a class 2 facility. Please refer to the Regional Municipality of Niagara report. Website www. regi onal. niagara. on. ca Operational Compliance CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORT JANUARY 1, 2004 DECEMBER 31, 2004 Prepared by: City of Niagara Falls Municipal Works The City of Niagara Falls has reviewed its procedures and have taken measures to assure compliance with all new regulations. Protocol for reporting indicators of adverse water quality, and making data and reports publicly available have been established and are being followed. To meet the standards the City samples from a minimum of 85 sites each month. Sampling sites represent a cross section of the cities distribution system. Samples are collected by staff members who have attained MOE certification as Water Distribution System Operator and or Water Analyst Tests to comply to the Regulation are for Microbiological (Bacteria) indication of adverse water quality. Drinking Water Microbiological Test Standard Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) 0 Fecal Coliform 0 Total Coliforms 0 Background Colonies 200 or less Additional Free Chlorine is required to be 0.05 mg. /litre or higher. When indicators of adverse water quality occur corrective measures and notification to the Ontario Ministry of Environment and the Medical Officer of Health are immediately undertaken. Resampling, including adjacent sites and or fire hydrants is initiated, and where necessary flushing of water mains and increasing the chlorine dosages is carried out until water quality once again conforms to the Regulation. DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS TERMS MAC Maximum Acceptable Concentration This is a health- related standard established for parameters which when present above a certain concentration, have known or suspected adverse health effects. The length of time the MAC can be exceeded without injury to health will depend on the nature and concentration of the parameter. (Ontario Drinking Water Standards. Ministry of the Environment. Revised January 2001. FIBS #4065e. Page 2.) mg /L milligrams per litre (parts per million) efu/100 mL Colony Forming Units per 100 millilitres of sample Less than Greater than Microbiological parameters (ie. bacteria) the source of bacteria may come from wastewater treatment plants, livestock operations, septic systems and wildlife. Microbiological analysis is the most important aspect of drinking water quality due to its association with dangerous water -bourne diseases. (Paraphrased from Ontario Drinking Water Standards. Ministry of the Environment.) Total Coliform the group of bacteria most commonly used as an indicator of water quality. The presence of these bacteria in a water sample indicates inadequate filtration and or disinfection. (Ontario Drinking Water Standards. Ministry of the Environment.) Escherichia soli (E. coli) a sub -group ofcoliform bacteria. It is most frequently associated with recent fecal pollution. The presence of E. coli or fecal coliforms in drinking water is an indications of sewage contamination. (Ontario Drinking Water Standards. Ministry of the Environment) Background Count the bacteria content in water which can be used to measure water quality deterioration in distribution systems. (Ministry of Environment. Method MFMICRO E3371.) Microbiological Parameters MAC or IMAC Number of Samples Number of Detectable Results Sampling Dates Range Number of Exceedances Comments Total Coliforms (counts /100ml) 1658 13 Jan. 1/04 Dec. 31/04 Not Applicable 13 Indicates possible presence of fecal matter. Background Colonie (counts /100m1) >200 1658 6 Jan. 1/04 Dec. 31/04 1 >200 6 Possible indicator of deteriorating water quality E -Coli (counts /100m0 1658 2 Jan. 1/04 Dec. 31/04 Not applicable 2 Defmate indicator of fecal contamination Trihalomethanes (THM's) The maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) for Trihalornethanes (THMs) in drinking water is 0.10 mg /L based on a four quarter moving annual average of test results. Trihalomethanes are the most widely occurring synthetic organics found in chlorinated drinking water. The four most commonly detected Trihalomethanes in drinking water are chloroform, bromodichloromethane, chlorodibromomethane and bromoform. The principal source of Trihalomethanes in drinking water is the action of chlorine with naturally occurring organics (precursors) left in the water after filtration. Lead Metals, for the most part, are naturally present in source water, or are the result of industrial activity. Some, such as Lead, may enter the drinking water from pluming in the distribution system. Lead can occur in the source water as a result of erosion of natural deposits. The most common source of lead is corrosion of the household plumbing. First flush water at the consumer's tap may contain higher concentrations of lead then water that has been flushed for several minutes. CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORT For the period January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004 Indicator of adverse water quality if detected in treated water. Note: The information used to complete the above table wa reported by E3 Laboratories. Location Address Sample Date Collected E. Coli Count Total Colifor m Count Back- ground Count Chlorine Residual mg/L Corrective Action Taken 4825 Pettit Avenue Canadian Home Products 2004/03/01 1 1625 0.60 Water main was flushed at origin. Resampling up and down stream from address until all parameters were met. 4030 Montrose Road Burger King 2004/03/30 s (mg/1) 1 0.75 Water main was flushed at origin. Resampling up and down stream from address until all parameters were met. 7663 Woodbine Street Leo's Variety 2004/04/26 chlorination P -A /100m1 0.83 Water main was flushed at origin. Resampling up and down stream from address until all parameters were met. 8240 McLeod Road Glen Deli 2004/05/03 P -A /100m1 0.31 Water main was flushed at origin. Resampling up and down stream from address until all parameters were met. Parameters Related to Microbiological Quality MA C or IM AC Number of Samples Number of Dectecable Results Sampling Dates (weekly) Range mg, Number of dances Comments Free Chlorine System (mg /I) 1625 1625 Jan. 1/04 Dec. 31/04 0.05 -0.70 0 Recommended level of at least 0.2 mg/1, not an adverse result unless less than 0.05mg/I Chemical Parameters MAC Number of Samples Number of Detectable Results Sampling Dates Range mg/I Number of Exceedances Typical Source of Contaminant Trihalomethane 0.1 4 4 03/30/04 0.011 Et of s (mg/1) 09/16/04 0.027 mg /1 0 chlorination 09/28/04 12/16/04 lead 0.01 1 1 10/15/04 0.0022 0 Naturally (Mg /1) occurring ed operators ADVERSE WATER SUMMARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION, 2004 Location Address Sample Date Collected E. Coli Count Total Colifor m Count Back- ground Count Chlorine Residual mg /L Corrective Action Taken 8699 McLeod Road St. Mike's High School 2004/05/06 I 0.50 Water main was flushed at origin. Resampling up and down stream from address until all parameters were met. 8699 McLeod Road St. Mike's High School 2004/05/07 >200 0.30 Water main was flushed at origin. Resampling up and down stream from address until all parameters were met. 7000 McLeod Road EZ Variety 2004/05/07 3 >200 0.70 Water main was flushed at origin. Resampling up and down stream from address until all parameters were met. 4825 Pettit Avenue Canadian Home Products 2004/06/21 >200 0.10 Water main was flushed at origin. Resampling up and down stream from address until all parameters were met. 4825 Pettit Avenue Canadian Home Products 2004/06/23 1 0.28 Water main was flushed at origin. Resampling up and down stream from address until all parameters were met. 4828 Pettit Avenue Canadian Home Products 2004/06/25 5 0.28 Water main was flushed at origin. Resampling up and down stream from address until all parameters were met. 6528 Burdette Drive 2004/06/25 FC7 5 0.35 Water main was flushed at origin. Resampling up and down stream from address until all parameters were met. 4414 Portage Road Chatters Restaurant 2004/08/03 >200 0.84 Water main was flushed at origin. Resampling up and down stream from address until all parameters were met. 8189 Lundy's Lane Equipt 2004/08/09 FC22 23 0.36 Water main was flushed at origin. Resampling up and down stream from address until all parameters were met. Townline Road Queenston Quarries 2004/09/07 >200 0.07 Water main was flushed at origin. Resampling up and down stream from address until all parameters were met. Location Address Sample Date Collected E. Coli Count Total Colifor m Count Back- ground Count Chlorine Residual mg /L Corrective Action Taken 9514 Montrose Road Crown Trucking 2004/10/12 >200 0.05 Water main was flushed at origin. Resampling up and down stream from address until all parameters were met. Hydrant Crown Trucking Montrose Road 2004/10/13 >200 0.18 Water main was flushed at origin. Resampling up and down stream from address until all parameters were met. 9127 Montrose Road E.S. Fox 2004/10/13 >200 >200 0.10 Water main was flushed at origin. Resampling up and down stream from address until all parameters were met. 5943 Victoria Avenue Days Inn 2004/10/18 >200 0.90 Water main was flushed at origin. Resampling up and down stream from address until all parameters were met. Annual Summary Report 2004 Niagara Car of Niagara Falls( Canad� His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Corporate Services Department PD- 2005 -20 Planning Development Doug Darbyson 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356 E mail: planning @city.niagarafalls.on.ca April 4, 2005 Re: PD 2005 20, 2004 Housing Monitoring Report RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council receive these four reports for information purposes. BACKGROUND: Planning and Development has produced four statistical reports: Land Supply, Residential Building Trends, Range of Housing and Vacancy Rates. These reports make up the 2004 Housing Monitoring Report which serves as a guide for developers and the public. As indicated in the Land Supply Report, the City of Niagara Falls has approximately 774 acres of raw land as of December 31, 2004. At seven units /acre, there would be potential for 5,417 residential units. Using the 10 -year average (286) of Building Permits issued for new residential development, there is an estimated 19 -year supply of residential raw land. Within Registered Plans and Draft Plans of Subdivision, there is a total of 1,663 potential units. Again, divided by the 10 -year Building Permit average, there is a 5.7 year supply of units available for development. These figures surpass both the 10 -year supply of residential land and 3 -year supply of lots registered or draft approved as established by the Provincial Policy Statement. Residential Building Trends Report indicates new single detached homes constructed last year reached 292 units within the total of 328 new residential units constructed. Single detached homes are the dominant type of residential development in the City. The City ofNiagara Falls experienced an increase of 15.1% for single detached housing starts in 2004 over 2003. In 2003, a peak occurred for building permits issued for new residential development. This peak was aided with a building permit issued for a 114 -unit seniors apartment. CMHC has indicated that although housing starts are at record levels, it projects an easing of this trend for 2005. Housing starts on the whole appear to have reached a peak in 2004 in the Niagara Region and CMHC states this will ease slightly in 2005 with fewer multiple units forecast for this year. According to CMHC new home starts for single- detached homes for the Niagara Region will decrease from 1,300 units to 1,245 units with multiples decreasing from 470 units to 375 units. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development April 4, 2005 PD- 2005 -20 The Range of Housing Report looks at the mix of housing types and the availability of small, medium and large single detached lots. In the short term, the range of housing types will be met through a combination of prezoned unbuilt sites and rezonings as part of the approval process for registered plans of subdivision. The City -wide potential residential units consist of 28.7% single lots, 28.1% townhouses, 2.1% semi detached and 41.1% apartment units. The principal area of new construction activity has shifted from the Northwest Community to the Westlane Community where approximately 55.4% of the City's new units in 2004 were located due to subdivision development in the Garner Neighbourhood. The supply of single- detached lots has decreased in the last five years in the Northwest Community as the subdivisions continue toward build -out. Draft approval was granted to four plans of subdivision during 2004 which added 170 potential units consisting of single- detached lots of all sizes, 44 semi detached lots and 44 on- street townhouse units. The Vacancy Rate Report presents CMHC data for 2004. The vacancy rate overall dropped from 4.6% in 2003 to 3.7% in 2004 in the City. This was a decrease of 0.9% from the previous year. The vacancy rate in the core of Niagara Falls dropped from 6.2% in 2003 to 4.5% in 2004. This drop was attributed to the new Fallsview Casino, with many new casino workers choosing to rent to meet their housing needs Generally, a 3% vacancy rate provides a healthy rental market, where landlords can realize a return on their investment and tenants have a good selection of units. There were 126 units vacant out of 3,417 surveyed by the CMHC in 2004. CMHC's survey also showed continued vacancy rates increasing for units priced below $600. This indicates a trend continued from 2003 that renters of lower priced units moved to higher priced units in 2004 and apartments on the higher end of the rent scale experience higher vacancies in 2004 Many renters in higher priced apartments saw the gap between the cost of renting and the cost of owning a home shrink according to the CMHC. As a result, some renters in higher priced apartments have shifted toward home ownership. CONCLUSION: Overall, the City of Niagara Falls is meeting the requirements of the Provincial Policy Statement in regard to residential land supply. The municipality shall maintain a 10 -year supply of Residential land at all times and a 3 -year supply of lots in registered and/or draft approved plans according to the Housing Strategy in the City's Official Plan. At the end of 2004, the City had a 5.7 year supply of lots and a 19- year supply of Residential land. According to CMHC, Residential Building trends will ease slightly in 2005. New home sales have peaked and will ease over the next year. The City ofNiagara Falls is providing a suitable range of housing envisioned by the City's Official Plan. The City -wide potential residential units are providing a suitable housing mix of single lots, semi- detached, townhouses and apartment units. There was a well distribution of lots sizes within the dominant single detached dwellings for the year 2004. Prepared by: Nick DeBenedetti Assistant Planner Re om Recommended by: yDoug Darbyson Director of Planning Development ND:gd S:\PDR\2005 PD2005 -20, 2004 Housing Monitoring Report.wpd Approved by: T. Rave Executive Director of Corporate Services J,tespectfully submitted: 11 /I in a John MacDonald Chief Administrative 0 r TABLE 1: POTENTIAL RESIDENTIAL UNIT SUPPLY YEAR END 2004 COMMUNITY REGISTERED PLANS DRAFT PLANS REZONED MULTIPLES PREZONED LAND "RAW" LAND TOTAL UNITS STAMFORD 170 25 228 112 192 727 ELGIN 5 6 172 183 DRUMMOND QUEEN VICTORIA 9 362 316 51 738 NORTHWEST 218 183 90 73 564 WESTLANE 258 463 166 132 3438 4457 GRASSY BROOK 420 420 CHIPPAWA 54 224 47 1243 1568 BEAVERDAMS CROWLAND 25 25 WILLOUGHBY 11 34 45 CITY TOTAL 725 929 924 732 5417 8727 The City of Niagara Falls Canada 2004 HOUSING MONITORING REPORT Land Supply 1. LAND SUPPLY 2. RESIDENTIAL BUILDING TRENDS 3. RANGE OF HOUSING 4. VACANCY RATES INTRODUCTION This report is one of a four part series that will make up the 2004 Housing Monitoring Report. It provides a community profile on residential land supply in the City of Niagara Falls as of December 31, 2004. Together, this series of reports serves as a reference for developers and the public and responds to the housing requirements of the Provincial Policy Statement. PLANNING DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MARCH 2005 Where appropriate, data has been divided by Community Planning Districts (see Planning Community Map) to provide a better understanding of development and growth potential throughout different areas of the municipality. LAND SUPPLY The Provincial Policy Statement provides guidance to assess the suitability of residential land supply. Each Regional Municipality should maintain, at all times, at least a 10 -year supply of land designated and available for new residential development and residential intensification and at least a 3 -year supply of units with servicing capacity in draft approved or registered plans of subdivision. The potential supply of residential units within the municipality is shown in Table 1 for different categories by Community Planning Districts. The Ohl of s Niagara FaAs Canodaj Raw Land The long -term supply of properties for residential growth is identified as "raw" land in Table 1. This land is designated Residential in the City's Official Plan and has no development approvals. Niagara Falls has approximately 313 hectares or 774 acres of raw land for new housing construction. There is an estimated potential for 5417 housing units on this land using an average density for development of 17.3 units per hectare (7 units per acre). This total supply figure has been reduced from the year 2003 due to some rezoning of lands and the transferring of lands to the draft plans of subdivision. Future residential growth will be concentrated in the Westlane and Chippawa Communities which together account for 86.4% of the City's long -term unit potential. Chippewa 22.9% Grassy Brook 7.7% The municipality has a 19 -year supply of raw land when utilizing the 10 -year average of residential building permits (286 units /year) as a measure of consumption. Rezoned Multiples Stamford 3.5% Drummond 0.9% Northwest 1.4% Westlane 63.5% The Provincial Policy Statement also considers residential intensification (such as infill development and rezonings) in reviewing longer term supply. Rezoned multiple developments in the City contribute 924 potential units to this PLANNING DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Land Supply inventory. The amount has increased 10 potential units from the year 2003, with minor increases occurring in the Chippawa and Drummond Planning Communities. Overall, Niagara Falls makes a very large contribution within the Region in addressing the 10 -year Provincial target for long -term land supply. Registered Draft Plans Short-term land supply consists of registered and draft approved plans of subdivision. These two categories combine for a total of 1654 unbuilt units as shown in Table 1. The Northwest Community accounts for 24.1 of the supply but its percentage has been declining in recent years due to the construction and build out in this area of the City and a shift of development with an increased of approvals in other Communities. The Westlane Planning Community's share of 43.4% of the municipal total has become the largest supplier of short-term supply. The Chippawa Planning Community represents approximately 16.7% of short-term supply while the Stamford Planning Community accounts for approximately 12.1 WILLOUGHBY 2.7% CHIPPAWA 16.7% WESTLANE 43.4% STAMFORD 12.1 ELGIN 0.4% DRUMMOND 0.5% NORTHWEST 24.1% Applying the 10 -year building permit average results in an estimated 5.7 year supply of lots which surpasses the 3 -year guideline of the Provincial Policy Statement. The ar a a F Niagar Fatls Cana awl Rezoned Land Table 1 also notes additional information for potential residential units on prezoned lands for redevelopment. These lands are located along Regional roads and in the downtown core, with the configuration of many of these sites posing development limitations. The properties are under various ownerships and require consolidation, therefore, these lands are recognized as a component of long -term housing potential. This prezoned segment of unit supply represents significant development potential in Niagara Falls and augments the total supply. Planning Community Map PLANNING DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONCLUSION Planning Communities Land Supply Provincial guidelines for long -term residential land and short-term unit supply continue to be exceeded by Niagara Falls. The City's proactive planning program for neighborhood and community secondary plans in advance of development has successfully contributed to meeting Provincial Land Supply targets. The City Fall Niagara Falls Canad� 2004 HOUSING MONITORING REPORT Residential Building Trends 1. LAND SUPPLY 2. RESIDENTIAL BUILDING TRENDS 3. RANGE OF HOUSING 4. VACANCY RATES INTRODUCTION This report is one of a four part series that will make up the 2004 Housing Monitoring Report. It provides aprofile on residential building trends in the City of Niagara Falls as well as a profile of the Niagara Region as of December 31, 2004. Together, this series of reports serves as a reference for developers and the public and responds to the housing requirements of the Provincial Policy Statement. Graph I: PLANNING DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING TRENDS MARCH 2005 The cyclical nature of residential construction corresponds to various economic and social conditions experienced locally, regionally, provincially and at the federal level. The following Graph 1 illustrates the pattern of activity for Niagara Falls Housing Starts since 1995. Each bar shows the number and type of new units resulting from residential building permits issued. This pattern of development mirrors the peaks and downturns in the economy. In order to project future development trends, the fluctuations in building activity are adjusted by using a 10 year average of residential permits. The 10 year average from 1995 to 2004 is 286 residential units per year which is used to predict the future absorption of housing. Since the year 2000 there has been an increase in building permits issued for residential development. BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 500 400 a co c 300 v m 200 6 100 E z 0 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 Year 2001 2002 2003 2004 Apartment Townhouses Semi Singles The City or Niagara ara Falls Canada Graph 2: 400 300 1- a 200 1- to 100 0 HOUSING STARTS CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS Single Semi Multiple HOUSING TYPE Total 2003 U 2004 Residential Building Trends continued Total housing starts in the St. Catharines- Niagara Area increased on an annual basis by 23 per cent from 1444 units in 2003 to 1781 units in 2004 according to the CMHC. Niagara Falls experienced approximately a 9% increase in housing starts from 304 units in 2003 to 328 units in 2004. The City experienced an increase of 15.1% for single detached housing starts in 2004 over 2003 and the number of semi detached housing starts remained the same at 2 units in 2003 and 2 units in 2004. Multiple housing starts decreased from 2003 levels by 26.1% in 2004. A comparison of the past two years can be viewed in Graph 2. The Niagara Region witnessed an increase of 12% in 2004 for single detached housing starts from the year 2003. The single detached housing starts made up close to 73% of all housing starts The number of single detached units totaled PLANNING DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Residential Building Trends 1292, exceeding the 2003 record set of 1154 units. Multiples on the other hand only experienced a large rise from 2003 figures with an increase of 68.6 per cent from 290 units in 2003 to 489 units in 2004. On an annual basis, multiple unit starts are currently sitting at their highest level since 1999 according to the CMHC. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) collects data on the actual start of construction for dwelling units that provides a standardized measure for comparison among all areas of the Province. Graph 3 shows residential starts information for the municipalities in the region during 2004. This indicates that Niagara Falls has the second greatest amount of new construction overall and the most within the single detached housing sector. The City of Niagara Falls also accounted for approximately 19% of all residential starts in the Region. The City of t Niagara Falls Canada Graph 3: NIAGARA REGION 2004 HOUSING STARTS (CMHC) 500 400 to 300 LL 0 w 200 m z 100 STC NF WELL LINC FE NOTL PEL PC THOR WAIN MUNICIPALITY MULTIPLE SINGLE On the whole, housing starts in the St. Catharines- Niagara Area reached a record level in 2004. This was largely the result of the single detached sector. CMHC has stated that the expansion of this sector was fueled by a low interest rate environment, strong job growth and stable migration into the area. The limited availability of resale units coupled with continued strong growth of new home prices also contributed to continued stimulus for single detached construction. When we combine this trend of lower unemployment rates and the sustained low mortgage rates, it is fairly safe to predict that these trends will continue to assist in home purchases and new building activity at a more moderate pace. The St. Catharines Niagara job market remains at a steady rate. The November 2004 rate was 6.4 compared to 6.6 in December 2004. The rate one year earlier was at 6.7% at the end of December 2003. PLANNING DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Residential Building Trends CONCLUSION Housing starts for single detached homes reached 297 units while the total for new residential units reached 331. This is the highest level since 1997 when housing starts for single detached homes achieved 311 units. Overall, The City reached a peak in 2003 for building permits issued for new residential development. This peak was aided with a building permit issued for the 114 unit seniors apartment. Without this building permit being issued you can see on Graph 1 that there has been gradual increase in building permits from the years 2000 to 2004. It is evident from Graph 1 that over the past 5 years the increase of the City's building permits has been aided by a strong inventory of single detached lots. CMHC has indicated that although housing starts reached record levels, the trend appears to be easing somewhat. Housing starts on the whole appear to have reached a peak in 2004 for the Niagara Region and will ease slightly in 2005. TABLE 1: BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT NUMBER OF UNITS BY TYPE AND COMMUNITY 2004 COMMUNITY SINGLE SEMI- DETACHED TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT TOTAL STAMFORD 20 14 34 ELGIN 4 4 DRUMMOND 7 9 16 QUEEN VICTORIA 0 NORTHWEST 55 2 57 WESTLANE 156 156 GRASSY BROOK 0 CHIPPAWA 41 11 52 BEAVERDAMS 0 CROWLAND 3 3 WILLOUGHBY 6 7 CITY TOTAL 292 2 34 0 328 The City of Niagara Falls 2004 HOUSING MONITORING REPORT Canada a Range of Housing 1. LAND SUPPLY 2. RESIDENTIAL BUILDING TRENDS 3. RANGE OF HOUSING 4. VACANCY RATES INTRODUCTION This report is one of a four part series that will make up the 2004 Housing Monitoring Report. It provides a community profile on the range of housing types and densities in the City of Niagara Falls as of December 31, 2004. Together, this series of reports serves as a reference for developers and the public and responds to the housing requirements of the Provincial Policy Statement. PLANNING DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Where appropriate, data has been divided by Community Planning Districts (see Planning Community Map) to provide a better understanding of development and growth potential throughout different areas of the municipality. RANGE OF HOUSING MARCH 2005 The municipality strives to provide for a full range of housing types and densities distributed throughout the community to meet the needs of present and future households. In order to gauge the City's success in achieving this goal, residential construction, the mix of approved unbuilt units and draft approved development are examined. Table 1 summarizes residential construction according to housing type and Community Planning Districts as determined though residential building permits issued by the City during 2004. The City F of Niagara Fal Canada Range of Housing continued... Building permits issued for new construction were 329 units in 2004 compared to 414 units in 2003. The decrease in 2004 was due to the 114 unit seniors apartment development in the Stamford Community in 2003. Single detached housing construction increased by 12% over the previous year. Single detached housing construction still remained the highest in the Region as pointed out in the Residential Building Trends report. Permits issued for semi detached housing dwellings remained low in 2004 due to reduced market demand and limited supply within registered plans of subdivision. Multiple residential development remained almost the same as 34 units were issued building permits in 2004 compared to 39 units in 2003. New Residential Single Detached Based on Lot Frontages Small <15m in Medium 15 -18 Large >1Bm Statistics in 2004 and recent years indicate greater emphasis in single detached construction. As shown above, the 292 building permits issued for single detached dwellings this past year were well distributed by lot size small (43.5 medium (38..8 and large (17.7 This provided purchasers with options for various sized properties throughout the City's Community Planning Districts. PLANNING DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Range of Housing The principle area of new construction activity has shifted from the Northwest Community to the Westlane Community were approximately 55.4% of the City's total units in 2004 were located. This Community has expanded with the majority of the development occurring in the Garner Estates Subdivisions, Orchard Grove Subdivision and the Orchard Grove West Subdivision. The Northwest Community has experienced a consistent number of units built over the past ten years. This Community had approximately 18.9.% of the City's total units built in 2004. This percentage will continue to reduce over the next few years as the remaining lots in these subdivisions became depleted. The Stamford Community was tied with the Chippawa Community at 11.3 of the permits issued. The Stamford Community is slowly building out the remaining lots in the plans of subdivision located in this community. The potential range of housing to be created in the short term is represented by the mix of approved unbuilt unit types within registered plans and multiple residential rezonings. There was a total of 1,667 units possible in these two categories at the end of 2004 as was shown in Table 1 of the Land Supply report. These City -wide potential residential units consist of 479 single lots (28.7 38 semi detached units (2.1 469 townhouses (28.1 and 681 apartment units (41.1 The overall breakdown of single detached lot supply shows that smaller lots having frontages of less than 15 metres (50 feet) represent 23.0% of the total. Medium -sized lots from 15 metres to less than 18 metres (60 feet) account for 38.4% of all singles and large lots of 18 metres or greater in frontage comprise 38.6% of the supply. The City of s Niagara Falls Cana Figure 1: 200 150 100 50 0 2004 Approved Unbuilt Units By Community Single <15m Single 15 -18m Single >18m Townhouse Range of Housing Figure 1 above illustrates the mix of approved unbuilt units within the three Communities that represent the majority of the City's supply. The proportion of the municipality's supply within each of these areas is demonstrated by the relative size of the bar chart. The City's total approved unbuilt units in 2004 in these 3 Communities were 1148 units. The Northwest Community had 308 units, the Westlane Community had 442 units and in the Stamford Community had 398 units available. The supply of single detached lots has decreased in the last five years in the Northwest Community as the subdivisions continue towards final build out. There were 66 unbuilt units remaining as of the end of 2004. Approvals exist for a substantial number of townhouse and apartment units that are likely to be constructed in the latter stages of the Community's development. In Westlane, 5 small sized lots were remaining in Garner Estates Phase 2 and was enhanced by the registration of Gamer Estates Phase 4 in 2004. The registering subdivision of Garner Estates PLANNING DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Apartment Range of Housing Northwest Westlane Stamford Phase 4 in 2004 and Garner Estates Phase 3 in 2003 will be a large contributors to the small and medium size lot supply. Small lot singles now represent 24.6% of the total unit supply and medium lot singles represent 54.3% of the total unit supply. These two lot sizes contribute to 128 unbuilt units or 79% of the total unit supply. The Stamford Community continues to exhibit a large supply of future apartment and townhouse development that has amassed through the years. This potential represents 302 unbuilt units. The supply of subdivision lots in the Community is generally limited to those within older plans and within the subdivisions of The Neighbourhoods of St.David's and Calaguiro Estates Phase 1 and 2. The large frontage singles are predominately in the Calaguiro Estates. Draft plans of subdivision represent an important element when considering the range of housing types and lot sizes available. Due to the cumulative nature of the unit supply process, identified shortfalls or areas of over supply can be balanced through the type of residential Niagara Falls The City of Canadaj development that will continue to come on- stream in the near future. The housing mix contained within draft approved plans of subdivision at the end of 2004 is depicted in Figure 2. Draft approval was granted to four plans during 2004 which added 170 potential units to the supply. These plans consist of single detached lots of all sizes, 44 semi detached and 44 on street townhouses units in Gamer Village. Small frontage single lots represent 8.2% of this supply, medium frontage single lots total 23.5% and large frontage single lots total 16.5% of the units in draft plans. As plans proceed toward final approval, they will complement the existing units within registered plans and rezoned sites. Figure 2: Draft Approved Plans of Subdivision Housing Mix Year End 2004 IN Single <15m III Single 1548m II Single 18m CONCLUSION Townhouse Semidetached Considering all aspects of housing mix, Niagara Falls is providing a suitable range of housing types and lot sizes throughout the municipality. Council's actions in the review and approval of proposed development can assist in maintaining an appropriate range of available housing options. Planning Community Map Range of Housing The City of Niagara Falls 2004 HOUSING MONITORING REPORT Canada Vacancy Rates 1. LAND SUPPLY 2. RESIDENTIAL BUILDING TRENDS 3. RANGE OF HOUSING 4. VACANCY RATES INTRODUCTION This report is one of a four part series that will make up the 2004 Housing Monitoring Report. It provides a profile on vacancy rates in the City of Niagara Falls as of December 31, 2004. Together, this series of reports serves as a reference for developers and the public and responds to the housing requirements of the Provincial Policy Statement. Graph 1 12 °J 8 c c u 4 a* d a g Apartments Vacancy Rates by Zone and Bedroom Type City of Niagara Falls in 2004 by CMHC Bachelor 1 Bedroom Core Remainder PLANNING DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 2 Bedroom Apartment Types VACANCY RATES MARCH 2005 A healthy rental market, where landlords can realize a return on their investment and tenants have a good selection of units, is generally accepted to have a vacancy rate of 3 Graph 1 illustrates the vacancy rates in Niagara Falls surveyed by Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation in the 2004. The October 2004 vacancy rate for all units was 3.7% which is a decrease from last year's figure of 4.6 This indicates that 37 of 1000 units in the survey were vacant and ready for occupancy. The vacancy rate in the core of Niagara Falls City decreased from 6.2% in 2003 to 4.5% in 2004. Industry sources have suggested that the drop in vacancy rate can partly be attributed to the new Fallsview Casino. Many newly employed casino workers have come from other parts of the province and haven chosen the rental market to meet their current housing needs. 3 Bedroom City of Niagara falls Total The City Niagara Falls Falls Canadaj Vacancy Rates continued Vacancy rates are tabulated for the different types of rental accommodation in the survey. Vacancy rates decreased in Zone 3 for 2 bedroom and 1 bedroom apartments with the vacancy rates for one bedroom units decreasing the greatest from 11.8% in 2003 to 6.6 in 2004. In the city of Niagara Falls in Zone 3 there were 45 vacant units out of 689 for 1 bedroom apartments. There were only 8 vacant unit out of 292 for Zone 4 for 1 bedroom apartments. For 2 bedroom apartments there were 40 vacant units out of 1268 in zone 3 and 15 vacant units out of 869 in Zone 4. However, for 3 bedroom and greater apartments there were 8 out of 144 units vacant combined in zones 3 and 4. Overall, there were 126 units vacant out of 3417 in Zones 3 and 4 according to the CMHC survey. The average rent in Zone 3 increased 2.1% in 2004, with the one bedroom unit rent actual lowering by 1.5% to $592. Rents for 2 bedroom units in Zone 3 increased by 3.2% to $705. CMHC has indicated that the rental demand response to higher rents in 2004, suggests much more subdued increases in 2005. The survey showed that vacancies jumped more for units priced below $600. CMHC suggests that renters of lower priced units moved to higher priced units in 2004, and new demand was not sufficient to offset the outflow. Also, this move up activity within the rental market likely softened the impact of renters moving into home ownership, resulting in only slightly higher vacancy rates at the upper end of the market. PLANNING DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONCLUSION Rental demand is expected to remain fairly stable into 2005. Demand will be sustained by stronger youth employment, strong migration but also may be tempered by affordable home ownership. Youth employment will follow an improving employment trend in Niagara Region in 2005. With little new supply of rental accommodation, it is expected the rental market will remain fairly tight in 2005. The vacancy rate for apartments will edge slightly lower to 2.2 per cent next year. CHMC expects the average rent for two bedroom apartment to reach the benchmark of $733 in 2005. While the number of one person households is expected to increase steadily over the next ten years, demand for rental accommodation will remain healthy. Zone 3 -Con Vacancy Rates Rental Market Survey Zone Map for Niagara Falls Zone 4 Remainder Niagara Cara Falls( of The Niagara Canada Members: RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council: BACKGROUND: Corporate Services Department PD- 2005 -19 Planning Development Doug Darbyson 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E -mail: planning @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario April 4, 2005 Re: PD- 2005 -19, Provincial Secondary Land Use Project (PSLUP) Municipal Submission Package 1) endorse the content of the attached Niagara Falls Municipal Submission Package on the Provincial Secondary Land Use Project; and 2) authorize staff to forward the attached package, as well as other required background information, to Regional Niagara for their submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The purpose of this report is to secure Council's support for the attached staff submission regarding possible future City interest in the use of Hydro One Corridors. In 2002, the ownership of electric power transmission corridor lands was transferred from Hydro One to the Province of Ontario. In 2003, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MAH) began a planning exercise to identify and link provincial and inter regional long -term, linear public secondary uses (PSLUP). As part of its assessment of secondary land uses on Hydro Corridors, the Province has given municipalities the option to identify their potential land use interest on the corridors by June 1, 2005. The Province will then assess the municipal submission with provincial interests in light of the following Provincial Public Use Principles: Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development April 4, 2005 2 PD- 2005 -19 Planning new linear public uses have top priority (e.g., trails) multi -use corridors preferred (e.g., trails /new road) new provincial /inter regional public uses have priority over local uses (e.g., region wide verses local trails) interim uses are permitted new non linear public infrastructure uses have priority over private (e.g., pumping station) non linear recreational uses have priority over private where same practice exists (e.g., soccer pitch) Financial local public uses considered at market value (e.g., a commercial parking lot would be valued at its commercial use) new recreational uses with local limited revenue potential will be charged $1 /year plus property taxes and maintenance (discussed further below) The Province has noted that no official plan or zoning by -law amendments should occur at this time for these corridors. A decision will be made at a later date how the secondary uses are to be implemented (such Land Use Guidelines or an Act). A completion date by the Province has not been set. In the meantime, both public and private submissions for secondary hydro corridor land uses have continued to be considered through a Municipal Planning Period Waiver Request process. Summary of the City's Submission Package A total of eight Hydro Corridors has been assessed for potential municipal secondary land uses. Their locations are shown on Map 1 (next page). Of these eight corridors identified only Corridors 1 and 6 have not been identified for potential future use by City Staff. The corridors cover the municipality in grid pattern in primarily a north -south or east -west fashion. They have affected land use pattems in the City in the past and offer the potential of providing green linkages between our residential/commercial and tourist areas. The provision of alternate forms of transportation, including cycling and walking, is a component of the Smart Growth approach to Planning and improving the quality of life for City residents. Accordingly, staff believes that identifying potential uses to the Province would be beneficial to the Municipality. The attached Municipal Submission Package (Schedule 1) consists of a chart and mapping highlighting those portions of the Hydro One Corridor system that have been identified through previous reports, master plans or Council resolutions as being of interest to the City. The identified corridors may include: multi -use trails (pedestrian/bicycle) as identified in the City's Trails Bikeways Master Plan MAP1 April 4, 2005 PD- 2005 -19 potential street crossings, realignments, service corridors or municipal parking areas as identified by the City's Works Department potential land use buffers between commercial and residential lands as identified in previous planning decisions by Council. In addition, the package to be forwarded to the Province will contain requested background information, in digital form, such as: existing land uses on and surrounding Hydro -One corridors; the Official Plan and Zoning By -law designations; environmental features; and the location of existing license agreements. Supporting documentation such as a copy of the Official Plan, Zoning By -law, Trails Bikeways Master Plan and Tourist Area Development Strategy will also be forwarded. Other Conditions to be Considered The identification of potential secondary land uses will be subject to a process not unlike what currently exists: Current leases and licences will continue to be in effect as per the terms of each agreement, including renewal clauses. Future private proposals will be subject to municipal review prior to Provincial approval and may, where necessary, be required to obtain the proper planning amendments. The City will be required to enter into agreements for new secondary land uses (as is the current practice). The costs incurred by that land use will come into effect when the proposed secondary land use is developed. Existing leases will be subject to the identified costs when the Provincial Plan comes into effect. Although there is no initial cost to the City in identifying potential secondary uses within Hydro One Corridors, the development of a secondary use will result in some cost to the City. For a land use with limited revenue potential (i.e., recreational), the City would be responsible for the costs of maintenance, construction and the loss of property tax revenue. Through an agreement with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Ontario Realty Corporation, the amount of payable tax for a recreational use will be reduced by 50% of the Zone Tax Rate. In Niagara, the zone rate is $832.59/ac. For example: the tax portion of the cost of the Downtown Trail, as contained in the Trails Bikeways Master Plan (north -south from McLeod Road to N, S T Trail) could be calculated as follows: Downtown Trail Length= 4700 m At a clearance width of 4 m, a trail length of 1011 m* is required to constitute lacre 4047m of land Therefore 4700 m 1011 m 4.65 And 4.65 X '($832.59) ac $1,935.77 /year in taxes not received by the City *This number would vary based on the width of trail area requested by the City for landscaping in addition to the paved trail. An estimate of the cost for all the multi -use trails identified on Hydro One Corridors based on the formula and conditions above would be approximately $11,201.00 /year due to lost tax revenue. April 4, 2005 4 PD- 2005 -19 CONCLUSION: The identification of potential secondary land uses is not intended to be an exercise in land banking nor does it obligate the City to develop the lands as proposed or within a certain time frame. The land uses included in the City's submission package is basically a compilation of uses that for the most part have already been considered by Council in some capacity (Trails Bikeways Master Plan, Background Studies, Planning Applications). It is therefore recommended that the City forward the attached staff submission package and requested digital background information to the Niagara Region. The Region will be consolidating the submission packages of all participating local municipalities then forward the information to the Province for their consideration in this project. Prepared by: Francesca Berardi 1 JJohn MacDonald Planner 2 Recommended by: auddr, Doug Darbyson Director of Planning Development FB:pb Attach T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services S:\PDR\2005\PD2005 -19, PSLUP MunSubPkg.wpd Respectfully submitted: Chief Administrative Officer SCHEDULE Municipal Submission Package for the Provincial Secondary Land Use Program CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS SUBMISSION PACKAGE Part 1 The Provincial Secondary Land Use Project Proposed Land Use Chart (Draft) Part 2 Appendices to the PSLUP hart Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Corridor Segment Reference Map Relevant Sections of the Official Plan and the Tourist Area Development Strategy Zoning Classifications referred to in the Chart Garner Neighbourhood Secondary Plan Schedule Part 3 Supporting Documentation Niagara Falls Official Plan Niagara Falls Zoning By -law 79 -200 Niagara Falls Trails Bikeways Master Plan Tourist Area Development Strategy Part 4 Digital Mapping and associated databases Part 5 City Council resolution of support CT el Part 1 PSLUP CHART CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS 1 H-0 Moretta Trail we wL lenuaplsaa HO permanent Ile.e paned permanent auou The Corridor provides a pedestrian connection between the Olden Road and Stanley Avenue. A waiver has been approved for a service easement for Colangelo Estates by the City of Niagara Falls (Hydro File 636 1383). Casey St. Corridor (Trail) we wL lelluaplsaj HO'ORJ permanent o earl paned luaueuuad auou A Casey St. Corridor (Trail) we wL lepuaplsaa R1 D; R4; RIB; RIC; R2 permanent paved trail permanent auou 3 North Mount Carmel Trail we wL Good General Agricultural Good General Agricultural lueueuued paved trail luauewiad auou auou a -0 East/west crossing of the NS T Rail (City Owned) wy we Good General Agricultural Good General Agricultural ivauewjad paved trail permanent OWL) auou e a-v A waiver has been given through Hydro File 632.1 -1138 for the storage of construction equipment. topwo0 Corridors Segment Proposed Secondary Use Secondary Use Width Secondary Use Height Regional Niagara Policy Plan Niagara Falls Official Plan By -law Zones (see attached Chart for Zane Classifications) Permanent or Temporary Use Grade Change Details Landscaping Details Ground Surface Cover Changes Permanent or Temporary Installations Servicing Changes Impacts to existing/future uses Other Corridor Alteration CT el Part 1 PSLUP CHART CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS 0 n` Nt 3 1 0 Charnwood Corridor (Trail) we wL legueplsaa OLa 94a :ail tuaueuued paned permanent euou euou 0 -e 1. Road extensions from the residential development to the south to future residential development in the north.' 2. A trail connection from the future residential development to the existing pathway east of Kalar Road. Standard Road Allowance 20m Trail 3m wL Open Space (wooded area around the PSW) HO wauetwad paned waueuuad within the road allowance The road extension provides access for future residential use. The trail provides a pedestrian connection through to the new Community Centre on Montrose Rd. A small portion to the north east forms pad of a Provincial Significant Wetland. The City is currently pursuing an agreement with Hydro One to provide some required parking for the Indoor Soccer development to the south as well as a drainage swale and 2 soccer pitches. CO East of .1 there may be a service corridor from Thompson Rd. to the Hydro Canal The North of Thorold Stone Road Trail and the continuation of the parking recreational use in association with Kerr Park. Kerr Park as existing Trail 3m wL eoedg uadO SO permanent veil paned weueuued euou H-0 A Multi-Use Trail. we wL Residential Si Major Commercial Ola waueuued Paved trail Green Space for recreational uses permanent euou The corridor provides a green space and connection through a school yard -St. Gabriel School. ocnuui ooaru Will me L wy ror parking use of Lots 112 113, Plan No. 109 ropwo0 Corridors Segment Proposed Secondary Use Secondary Use Width Secondary Use Height Regional Niagara Policy Plan Niagara Falls Official Plan seuoz met -A9 Permanent or Temporary Use Grade Change Details Landscaping Details Ground Surface Cover Changes Permanent or Temporary Installations Servicing Changes Impacts to existing/future uses Other Corridor Alteration _1 to o. .75 E.' ioned in the Gamer Neighbourhood Secondary Plan (Council Approval October 20, 1997) see attached P CHART CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS 'St. Michael's Avenue and Parlcside Drive Extension as e a 0. co 8 bo PSLUP CHART 8 -v A section of the Hydro Canal Trail is located on the east side of the canal connecting with Dorchester Rd. we wL leursnpul Id 4 SO 1 30 tuauewled paved trail lueuewred auou This portion of the trail would bring users down to the Welland River and the on -road bike route along Chippewa Parkway. 10 8-V I There are some crossings at Grassy Brook and Montrose Road for a sanitary sewer and water main. 3 0 The HEPC Right -of -Way trail continues along I this segment through to Stanley Avenue. we Residential Tourist Commercial (along Stanley) on the north half of the corridor. Open Space and Industrial on the south half. R2 and TC on the north half of the corridor. OS on the southem half. lueueuuad lied paned luaueuued GUM.' Provides a east -west link between the Hydro Canal Trail and the Downtown Trail on the former CPR lands. Also provides a buffer I between residential and non residential uses. A storm drain comes down off Crimson Drive. Use of a section of the corridor for parking and driveway access for Thundering Waters Golf Course was not opposed by the City (Hydro File:632.1 -751, waiver forwarded) 0 -0 The HEPC Right -of- WayTrail runs along the length of this segment we wL Residential on the north half of the corridor and Industrial on the south half. LI on the southem half of the corridor. R2, R4, and R1C on the north half. permanent Heil paned lueueuued auou Provides a buffer between the residential uses to the north and uses to the south (a golf course is currently being developed). 08 This segment is crossed north- south by the proposed Hydro Canal Trail on the east side of the canal. WE wL Tourist Commercial west of the Hydro Canal, Residential to the east and Industrial on the southern half of the corridor. PI LI on the south half of the corridor. TC, R2 and R4 on the north half of the corridor. lueueumed o paved trail lueueuued auou The eastem trail extends north of McLeod Rd providing and north -south link through the City. There are existing RegionaL/Municipal sewer services crossing north -south at Segment 7B ropwo0 Corridors Segment Proposed Secondary Use Secondary Use Width Secondary Use Height Regional Niagara Policy Plan Niagara Falls Official Plan By -law Zones Permanent or Temporary Use Grade Change Details Landscaping Details Ground Surface Cover Changes Permanent or Temporary Installations Servicing Changes Impacts to existing /future uses Other Corridor Alteration bo PSLUP CHART T 0 C L J 7 L bo 1. The future new Donald Street concept (under review). 2. A north -south multi purpose trail. New Street full width Trail 3m wL- Ilwl Tourist Commercial on the southern half of the segment and along Stanley Ave. Residential on the northern section. TC on the southem half of the segment and along Stanley Ave. DTC on the northern half. permanent permanent auou If constructed, in addition to other proposed road improvements or realignments. the future road will allow for better and safer traffic Flow into the tourist area to the north. 0 A new Municipal Parking area is envisioned for this segment. The abutting lands to the east are proposed for a trail. parking all of lands Tourist Commercial 01 permanent lueueuuad auou There will be no negative impact on the surrounding industrial lands. The parking area will serve to relieve vehicle congestion within the Tourist area since it is close to the proposed people mover /pedestrian system on the former CPR lands to the east. Hydro Waiver File: 634 -627 for a road widening of Stanley Avenue approved. 0 is 8-H l Phase III of the Millenium Trail along the west side of the hydro canal connecting with an on -road loop at Whirlpool Road. W E WL teulsnput IH 1 11 d permanent paved trail permanent auou Provides a north -south pedestrian link. N-f A future extension of Thorold Stone Road may affect a portion of this segment. tuaueullad BIJOU f-I Phase II of the Millenium Trail W E WL Ieplsnpul GI west of the canal. PI east of the canal. permanent Ile+l paned tueueuuad BUM Continues the north south pedestrian connection ropwoo Corridors Segment Proposed Secondary Use Secondary Use Width Secondary Use Height Regional Niagara Policy Plan Niagara Falls Official Plan By -law Zones Permanent or Temporary Use Grade Change Details Landscaping Details Ground Surface Cover Changes Permanent or Temporary Installations Servicing Changes Impacts to existing /future uses Other Corridor Alteration 0 C L J 7 L bo O Z. 4 bo r� bo op Q -R 1. The Allendale Couplet future road and service extension. 2. The Downtown Trail 3. A 'buffer' or 'transitional' area between the tourist commercial uses to the east and the residential uses to the west. Allendale Couplet 23m Downtown Trail 3m Buffer up to half of the corridor Downtown Trail 7m Tourist Commercial on the east half of the corridor and Residential on the remainder of the corridor. R2 on the western half of the corridor. TC on the eastern half of the condor. permanent The Downtown Trail paved permanent P-Q 1. The Allendale Couplet future road and service extension. 2. The Downtown Trail 3. A 'buffer' or 'transitional' area between the tourist commercial uses to the east and the residential uses to the west. Allendale Couplet 23m Downtown Trail 3m Buffer up to half of the corridor Downtown Trail 7m Tourist Commercial on the east half of the corridor and along Lundy's Lane. Residential on the remainder of the corridor. Tourist Commercial on the eastern half of the corridor. GC along Lundy's Lane on the eastern half and R2 on the remainder. permanent The Downtown Trail paved luaueuued O -P 1. The Allendale Couplet future road and service extension. 2. The Downtown Trail 3. A 'buffer' or 'transitional' area between the tourist commercial uses to the east and the residential uses to the west. Allendale Couplet 23m Downtown Trail 3m Buffer up to half of the corridor Downtown Trail 7m Residential on the south western quarter of the corridor 8 Tourist Commercial on the remainder. TC on the eastern half of the corridor. R3 and GC (along Lundy's Lane) on the westem half. permanent The Downtown Trail paved tueueuuad :ulation especially for the tourist areas. The will help minimize the adverse impacts that ng with the Downtown Trail. A landscape s id uses. There is a small parking area on the east side of Gladstone, south of Ferry St. N -O 1. The Allendale Couplet future road and service extension would cut across the north east portion of the corridor. 2. The Downtown Trail 3. A 'buffer' or 'transitional' area between the tourist commercial uses to the east and the residential uses to the west. Allendale Couplet 23m road allowance Downtown Trail 3m Buffer up to half of the corridor Downtown Trail 7m Residential on the western half of the corridor and Tourist Commercial on the eastern half. TC on the eastern half of the corridor and R3 on the western half. permanent The Downtown Trail paved ■uaueuued Corridors Segment Proposed Secondary Use .c a 0 t• V 8 0 L w 0 j v sa 0 c 0- a a m m 2 0 alo en w z N 3 to d a U a 0 Landscaping Details Ground Surface Cover Changes Permanent or Temporary Installations O et a. 0 i co XM The Downtown Trail we wL Ieguaplsaa 01.8 permanent The Downtown Trail paved tueuewied au0u The Downtown Trail provides a north -south pedestrian connection between the residential and tourist commercial areas of the City. M-A V Pi L j y N c U N c N H a E E y a 5 c i 7 cmE DY A'buffer' or lransitional' area between the tourist commercial uses to the east and the residential uses to the west. Buffer up to half of the corridor Tourist Commercial on the east half of the corridor and Residential on the remainder of the corridor. I on the westem half of the corridor. GI on the eastern half of the corridor. tuauetwad waueuued au ou (see L -M to Q-R) A license for the entire corridor with the Ontario Casino Corporation is up for renewal. There are storm sewer connections undemeath Highway 420. 1-s 1. The Allendale Couplet future road and service extension. 2. A'buffer' or 'transitional' area between the tourist commercial uses to the east and the residential uses to the west. Allendale Couplet 23m Buffer up to half of the condor Tourist Commercial on the east half of the corridor and Residential on the remainder of the corridor. 1 on the western half of the corridor. GI on the eastem half of the corridor. tueueuuad The Downtown Trail paved tueueuued auou The Downtown Trail travels west onto North to Portage and east to Valley Way to connect with northern extension. The western half of the corridor is licensed to the Greater Niagara General Hospital for use as surplus parking. s-B 1. The Allendale Couplet future road and service extension. 2. The Downtown Trail 3. A'buffer or 'transitional' area between the tourist commercial uses to the east and the residential uses to the west. Allendale Couplet 23m Downtown Trail 3m Buffer up to half of the corridor Downtown Trail 7m Tourist Commercial on the east half of the corridor and Residential on the remainder of the corridor. R2 on the western half of the corridor. TC on the eastem half of the corridor. permanent The Downtown Trail paved tueueuued ouou ropluoo 1 Corridors Segment Proposed Secondary Use Secondary Use Width Secondary Use Height Regional Niagara Policy Plan Niagara Falls Official Plan seuoZ Mel Permanent or Temporary Use Grade Change Details Landscaping Details Ground Surface Cover Changes Permanent or Temporary Installations Servicing Changes Impacts to existing/future uses Other Corridor Alteration PSLUP CHART CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS O- M -.1 HART CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS W2 1. Future Service Corridor to a point which would intersect with the extension of Thorold Stone Road. 2. A future road extension of Thorold Stone Road crossing east -west across the corridor. leulsnpul I for approximately 200' north of the former rail line and HI on the remainder. luauewrad tuaueuuad auou The road extension will provide better access for future development of the lands to the north. The Service corridor will provide servicing to new development and looping opportunities for existing development. Note: this area is currently under review as part of the City's Brownfields Community Improvement Plan. 2 A 1. The Downtown Trail 2. Future Service Corridor Downtown Trail 3m Downtown Trail 7m Residential R2 with an area of TRM approximately 100' north and south of Bridge St. I on the western half of the corridor. GI on the eastern half of the corridor, north of Hamilton St. luaueuuad The Downtown Trail asphalt lueuewrad 1 auou The Downtown Trail provides a north -south pedestrian connection between the residential and tourist commercial areas of the City and ends here where it meets with the NS T Trail. A-X r The Downtown Trail w e wL leguapise ZN permanent The Downtown Trail paved lueuewiad 1 BIJOU A small portion of the corridor is being used in conjunction with the Niagara Falls Badminton Club (Wilmott St.). iopwo° Corridors Segment Proposed Secondary Use Secondary Use Width Secondary Use Height Regional Niagara Policy Plan Niagara Falls Official Plan By -law Zones Permanent or Temporary Use Grade Change Details Landscaping Details Ground Surface Cover Changes Permanent or Temporary Installations Servicing Changes Impacts to existing /future uses Other Corridor Alteration O- M -.1 HART CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS TART 2 AID JS.II 1..4 I ELF/ Policy 1.7.1 Policy 1.7.2 Policy 1.7.3 RELEVANT POLICIES FOR THE PROVINCIAL SECONDARY LAND USE PROJECT Niagara Falls Official Plan The following are specific references to hydro corridors as contained in the City's Official Plan: Open Space Land Use Policies (Part 2, Section 13) Municipal Infrastructure Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation (Part 3, Section 1) Conservation Strategv Energy Resources (Part 3, Section 3) Appendix B Policy 13.5 "Council shall encourage the integration and linkage of areas designated Open Space, including those lands along the Welland River and Lyons Creek, lands of the Niagara Parks Commission, and major utility corridors. Where such open space linkages offer recreation or scenic amenities, Council will promote their use through the cooperation and agreement of the appropriate authority and/or landowner for pedestrian walkways, bicycle paths and passive recreational use." Major pedestrian destinations such as schools, parks, commercial areas, libraries, and recreational facilities may be linked by pedestrian and bicycle paths and sidewalks along certain roadways. Linkages will also be implemented through the preparation of Secondary Plans and Neighbourhood Plans in accordance with the relevant provisions of this Plan. When development or redevelopment proposals are submitted for approval and where such proposals are on land that may affect the continuous nature of any path or sidewalk used for recreational purposes, every effort will be made to encourage that developments are integrated with the recreational path through land dedication or land acquisition. Sidewalks on certain roadways will be provided where required for the safety and convenience of pedestrians. In this regard, Council may undertake and continually update a detailed sidewalk construction and maintenance program. Policy 3.1.2 Opportunities for the use of energy efficient modes of travel and the reduction of energy consumption for automobile use within the City shall be encouraged through the following... 3.1.2.2 The development of central and common parking areas shall be considered, where appropriate, in such areas as the tourist core and downtown CBD. 3.1.2.3 The City shall promote the use of sidewalk and pathway circulation systems and building designs which facilitate pedestrian movement and easy access to public transit. Tourist Area Development Strategy, June 1998 (see Supporting Documentation) The following represent sections of the Tourist Area Development Strategy that refer to the Hydro One Corridor running parallel to Allendale Road (Corridor 8 in the Municipal Submission): Open Space Plan, Map 3 (p. 48) the Hydro Corridor is shown as an open space corridor Parking Regulations (pp. 69 -70) includes design details for parking areas abutting open space areas Zoning Provisions (pp. 72) parking areas require a 6m landscape strip where they abut an open space use Residential R1A Residential Single Family 1A Density Zone R1B Residential Single Family 1B Density Zone RIC Residential Single Family 1C Density Zone RID Residential Single Family 1D Density Zone R1E Residential Single Family 1 E Density Zone R2 Residential Single Family and Two Family Zone R3 Residential Mixed Zone R4 Residential Low Density, Group Multiple Dwelling Zone R5A Residential Apartment 5A Density Zone R5B Residential Apartment 5B Density Zone R5C Residential Apartment 5C Density Zone TRM Transition Residential Multiple Zone Commercial NC Neighbourhood Commercial Zone GC General Commercial Zone TC Tourist Commercial Zone CE Camping Establishment Zone DTC Deferred Tourist Commercial Zone Industrial PI Prestige Industrial Zone LI Light Industrial Zone GI General Industrial Zone HI Heavy Industrial Zone Other I Institutional Zone A Agricultural Zone OS Open Space Zone DH Development Holding Zone P Parking Zone Appendix C Quick Reference for Zoning Abbreviations referred to in the PSLUP Chart Niagara Falls Zoning By -law 79 -200 SHORT TITLES ZONES GARNER SECONDARY PLAN 1 25,000 LEGEND SEWNEORY PLAN AREA WATERSHED BOUNDARY COLLECTOR ROADS ROM THSROUGHWETWIDS SUBJECT TO STUDY TOURIST COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION NBGHBONRHOOD COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION W ETIANDS TO BE PROTECTED PS COMMUNITY PARK `P PARK PROPOSED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ili) PROPOSED SECONDARY SCHOOL MANUFACTURED STORM WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM POSSIBLE FUTURE TRANSFORMER STATION APPENDIX D REVISED SCHEDULE 2 CONCEPT PLAN LAND USE Luc 3 5 JPTCR ]I HG (To be inserted) TART DATA (to be forwarded to Regional Niagara) Hydro Hydro One corridors to outline of the subject hydro corridors Hydro Licenses identifies those areas subject to a long or short tem hydro license for a land use (database attached) Municipal Planning period waiver request requested land uses since 2003 (database attached) Environmental Features Significant woodlands, Provincially Significant Wetlands, creeks, floodlines as requested in the submissions package Municipal Works Service Corridors where underground services are proposed Road Extensions extensions envisioned by secondary plans, etc. Allendale Couplet a specific road re- alignment through the tourist area Parking Lots municipal parking use of Hydro -One lands Future Road possible use of corridor as a future road Composite all corridors that contain at least one of the interests above Parks Recreation Recreation Bike Routes Recreation Master Plan Multi -Use Trails /Pathways Recreation Master Plan Prior Development Loop Recreation Master Plan Community Bike Routes Recreation Master Plan Hydro Corridor Analysis preliminary student analysis of condition of hydro corridors for pedestrian /trail use (for reference only, assessment based only on existing surface conditions) Composite all corridors that are intersected by or could be used by one of the above (except for the Hydro Corridor Analysis) Planning Buffer Strip a direction of Council to provide a buffer between tourist commercial and residential uses Hydro Corridor Land Use existing uses of the hydro corridor (complied by Planning Staff) Surrounding Land existing uses abutting the hydro corridor (compiled by Planning Staff) Official Plan Land use Schedules as requested in the Submission Package outline Zoning By -law Schedules as requested in the Submission Package outline Digital Submission- Niagara Falls Mapping Layers _FACT 5 CCCNCuu fl oLuT_CN (to be forwarded to Regional Niagara) (To be inserted) Niagara Cary Falls Niagara Falls Canada Members: His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Community Services Department R- 2005 -17 Parks, Recreation Culture Adele Kon 4310 Queen Street Director 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: akon @city.niagarafalls.on.ca April 4, 2005 Re: R -2005- 17 Agreement with the Glengate Alliance Church City Use of the Sports Field That Council authorize staff to enter into an agreement with the Glengate Alliance Church. The Glengate Alliance Church has recently purchased the former St. Michael's High School from the Niagara Catholic District School Board. The property includes the sports field of the former St. Michael's High School. This is a good quality sports field that would have definite and beneficial use for community sports groups in Niagara Falls. In particular, a need has been identified for youth football and rugby programs that lack adequate facilities in the community. In January 2005, Staff initiated correspondence with the Glengate Alliance Church and requested consideration with regards to community access to the sports field at the Church. Specifically, we requested the opportunity to issue permits for the use of the field to community youth sports groups as per the City's Sports Field Permit Policies. In exchange for this consideration, the City would maintain the sports field for the duration of any agreement that could be reached. The Glengate Alliance Church has agreed to this proposal and the terms and conditions are outlined in the attached Agreement between the City and the Glengate Alliance Church for the 2005 summer season. In summary, the City will schedule the field and assume full responsibility for its maintenance. The Church has not, as of yet, determined how it may use the property in the future, and thus it was agreed that the use of the sports field would be for the summer of 2005 season only, ending on October 31, 2005. Both parties have agreed to revisit this agreement after October 31, 2005, at which time it may be extended. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation Culture Business Development Building By -Law Services April 4, 2005 Through this report, we are requesting Council to support the signing of the Agreement with the Glengate Alliance Church. Prepared by: e s hen Hamilton Community Development Co- ordinator Recommended by: Adele Kon Director of Parks, Recreation Culture SH /das 2 S: \Council \Council 2005\R- 2005 -17 Agreement with Glengate Alliance Church.wpd Respectfully submitted: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer R- 2005 -17 The City of Niagara Falls Canada Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: That the Schedules for Special Events and Regular Use of Parks, Athletic Fields, and School Grounds be approved by City Council. BACKGROUND: Re: Re: R- 2005 -19 Parks and Field Use 2005 Schedule In accordance with City Policy, applications were requested by all persons or organizations requiring use of Municipal Athletic Fields to make application, in writing, to the Parks, Recreation Culture office. On Thursday, March 24, 2005, applicants were invited to attend a meeting to review the proposed schedules and discuss other issues for the upcoming season. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Paul Campigotto, on behalf of the Recreation Committee. As a result of this meeting and subsequent discussion, a general agreement was reached regarding the schedules. Permits for the use of the Parks and Athletic Fields will be issued. Recommen Ale le on Director of Parks, Recreation Culture SH /das Community Services Department R- 2005 -19 Parks, Recreation Culture Adele Kon 7565 Lundy's Lane Director Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1G9 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356-7404 E -mail: akon @city.niagarafalls.on.ca S: \Council \Council 2005 \R 2005 -19 Parks and Field Use 2004 Schedule.wpd April 4, 2005 Respectfully Submitted: John MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation Culture Business Development