2000/10/30 Fourteenth MEETING
Monday, October 30, 2000
From 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
City Hall, Committee Room #2A & B
1)
Staff Contact:
Approval of the 2000 10 16 Community Services Committee Minutes
2)
REPORTS:
BBS-2000-13 - 6068 Montrose Road Property Standards
Order
MW-2000-128 - 6028 Culp Street, Bed & Breakfast Sewer
Impact Study
R-2000-68 - Greater Niagara Baseball Association -
Houck Park Fieldhouse
R-2000-70 - Community Centre Site Selection
Consultation Process
R-2000-71 - Naming of City Owned-Greenspace,
West of Paddock Trail & South of Alpine Drive
R-2000-72 - Construction of Phase I of the Millennium Trail
S. Wheeler
Ed Dujlovic
A. Kon
A. Kon
A. Kon
A. Kon
3)
4)
COMMUNICATION ITEMS:
Information Purposes: QEW @ Sand Plant Hill - CNR Sturcture Replacement
and QEW Widening, Detail Design.
NEW BUSINESS:
5) ADJOURNMENT:
MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2000, CITY HALL, ROOM 2 AT 1:45 P.M.
PRESENT: Chairperson Victor Pietrangelo, Mayor Wayne Thomson, Alderman
Paisley Janvary-Pool, Alderman Judy Orr, Alderman Wayne Campbell,
Alderman Kim Craitor, Alderman Shirley Fisher, Alderman Ed
'Michalczyk, Alderman Janice Wing, Alderman Carolynn Ioannoni,
Alderman Ken Feren, Alderman Norm Puttick, Alderman Selina Volpatti
ABSENT:
Peter Corfield, Tony Ravenda, Bob McGregor, CHRE
STAFF:
Ed Lustig, John MacDonald, Ed Dujlovic, Woody Wagg, Alex
Herlovitch, Ray Kallio, Ken Burden, Marianne Tikky (Steno)
GUEST:
A.S. Blott, Q.C., David Rosa - 7020 Harriman Street, Peter Mersek &
Garry Beck.
PRESS:
Mr. Corey Larocque - Niagara Falls Review
1) MINUTES
IT WAS MOVED BY Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Feren that the i
minutes of the October 2, 2000 Community Services Committee Meeting be
approved..
MOTION: Carried
ACTION: Recommendation submitted to Council 2000 10 16.
2) DEPUTATION:
Mr David Rosa of 7020 Harriman Street, Niagara Falls addressed Committee with the
on going problem of garbage, loitering and vandalism that the neighbours which abut
the walkway have experinced. Mr. Rosa would like the Committee to vote in favour of
closing the walkway or narrowing the walkway to alleviate the loitering problem.
Alderman Craitor advised Committee that Mr. Rosa had contacted him over a year ago
expressing his concerns over the garbage, lack of grass cutting by the City and loitering.
Alderman Craitor asked Staff at that time to investigate and report back. Staff sent a
survey to the area residents in a designated radius of the walkway, the response back
was in overwhelming favour of keeping the walkway open. Alderman Craitor has
periodically passed by the walkway from the initial conversation with Mr. Rosa one
year ago and has noticed no improvement.
Alderman Fisher requested clarification if everyone in the neighbourhood was in
favour of closing the walkway as the City has had similar problems with other
walkways in the City.
Alderman Norm Puttick expressed his concerns with keeping the walkway open and as
Co-chair of the City's Beautification Program is bewildered by the actions of our youth
today, and feels that even if we left waste receptacles at the entrance/exit of ~he .
walkway it would not help with the garbage being left on the ground. Alderman
Puttick motioned that Staff investigate and report back with a procedure to close the
walkway.
Mayor Thomson advised Committee that Staff should re-survey the area residents
before a decision is reached to close the walkway.
Alderman Craitor advised Committee that a survey was completed a few months ago
and the overwhelming response was to keep the walkway open. Staff due to, the
response back hy area residents to keep the walkway open was not going to pursue the
matter further, that is why Mr. Rosa is present at this meeting tonight.
Alderman Wing advised Committee that an Adopt a Walkway Program should be
initiated by the area residents to help keep the walkway clear of debris and overgrown
vegetation. r
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON, seconded by Alderman Craitor that Staff
re-survey the residents of the Harriman Street - Brian Crescent Walkway and report
back to Committee on how we can improve conditions of the walkway.
MOTION: Carried
ACTION: Recommendation submitted to Council 2000 10 16.
3) REPORTS
· MW-2000-104 - Warren Creek Watershed Master Plan.
Mr. A. Blott strongly urged Committee not to take any action that gives the Dougan
Report any credibility whatsoever. The Warren Creek Watershed Master Plan, if
appoved, will give immediate credibility to this specious report. Mr. Blott's objections
can be found in his letter dated October 15, 2000 submitted to Council as a handout on
October 16, 2000.
Alderman Puttick motioned that this report be referred to staff for further investigation
as the Committee is not fully aware of all the matters involved. -
Mr. Blott advised Committee that if the Dougan Report is adopted, the City is adopting
the designated Provincially Significant Wetlands and giving the report political
credibility. Mr. Blott further advised Council to excise out the assessment from the
report and put it in the form of an official planning report.
Mayor Thomson questioned Staff if the City has sufficently looked into this matter and
exhausted all possibilities of future development in the Designated Wetland Areas.
Alex Herlovitch advised Committee that the Municipality is bound by Provincial Policy
to take measures to follow through and carry out the Province's requirements which is,
Provincially Significant Wetlands must be protected by this Council. The study was
done to give us a resource document, without the study to tell us whether these lands
are Provinically Significant or not we cannot write the Official Planning Policies. Staff
has been working with the Region and Ministry of Natural Resources to develop an
Official Planning Policy that allows more flexibility east of Kalar Road in order for
future developments to proceed. We are bound by Provincial requirements that any
Wetlands within 750 meters of a Provincially Significant Wetland is complex~ed in. The
wetlands on Mr. Blott's property are within 750 meters of an identified Provincially
Significant Wetland. Whether the assessment is excised from the report is irrelevant at
this point, the Watershed document is a resource document approved by the Province.
There is an opportunity for a property owner to have an indepentent study conducted
to prove that their development would not have an impact on the Wetlands.
Aidend-nan Puttick advised Committee that the Shriner Creek Project was incorrectly
carried out and the ramifications have come back at Council some years later.
AIdend-nan Puttick advised Committee to look at past projects and not jump into another
problem without seeing the overall picture.
Alderman Wing advised Committee that paragraph 6 on page 5 of report PD-2000-116
states "Mr. Blott has the right to request a bump up of the Watershed Plan to force a
hearing.'
Alderman Michalczyk agreed with Aldenxuan Wing and added that guidelines must be
followed or every landowner will express opposition.
Alderman Ioannoni agreed with Alderman Puttick that Mr. Blott raises several concerns
and this Council should not repeat the history of Shriners Creek.
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN PUTTICK, seconded by Alderman Feren that the
Warren Creek Master Plan Final Report (2000) be deferred to staff to investigate and
report back to Committee in two weeks.
OPPOSED: Alderman Michalczyk
Alderman Volpatti
Alderman Wing
MOTION: ~Carried
ACTION: Recommendation submitted to Council 2000 10 16.
· PD-2000-116 - Warren Creek Watershed Provinicially-Significant Wetlands
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON, seconded by Alderman Craitor that this
report be deferred to staff along with report MW-2000-104.
OPPOSED: Alderman Michalczyk
Alderman Volpatti
Alderman Wing ,
MOTION: C.arried
ACTION: Recommendation submitted to Council 2000 10 16.
· MW-2000-112 - Cost Sharing for the Retention of Consulting Services for the
Engineers Report for Water Works.
Mayor Thomson advised Committee of a resolution by the Peel Region that the
Province should reimburse Municipalities for the cost incurred for Water Studies as a
result of Walkerton. Mayor Thomson would like to endorse the Peel resolution and
ask that Staff be very specific in the costs that are involved in the Ontario Drinking
Water Mandate.
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON, seconded by Alderman Michalczyk that
the City cost share with the Region in the amount of $9,773 for the retention of a
consultant to carry out the engineers report for water works as required ur~der the
New Provincial Regulations. Also, that we endorse the resolution from Peel Region
and request reimbursement from the Province for the cost incurred by the City to
meet the new regulations.
MOTION: Carried
ACTION: Recommendation submitted to Council 2000 10 16.
° BBS-2000-12 - Wording Change to Sign By-Law No. 6661, as amended by By-
Law No. 95-254
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN VOLPATTI, seconded by Alderman Michalczyk
that Council approve the attached by-law, amending Sign By-Law No. 6661, as
amended by By-Law No. 95-254 to replace section 6(c)10. Which reads "A portable
sign must be placed and remain in the specific location on the lands as approved in
the sign permit." With the following; "A portable sign shall be placed, erected or
continued and remain in the specific location on the lands where the advertised
business, product or service is located as approved in the sign permit."
MOTION: Carried
CONFLICT: Alderman Feren
ACTION: Recommendation submitted to Council 2000 10 16.
· R-2000-69 - Armoury Acquistion Proposal
Alderman Volpatti questioned Committee if we continue with the land severance of the
Armoury would there be any parking left.
Mayor Thomson advised Committee that the City is waiting on a Business Plan Final
Analysis to see if it will have any adverse impact on the facility, hoping this analysis
will be done very quickly prior to the Federal Elections. The Minister promised the City
of Niagara Falls a new armoury, which never materialized. Mayor Thomson suggested
Committee should look at the preservation of the exi,s, ting building. Mayor Thomson
will endorse this report with a quick report back to deal with this issue before the
Federal Election.
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN CRAITOR, seconded by Aldefaian Feren that
David Schram & Associates be retained at a cost of $7,200 to prepare a Proposal and
an accompanying Business Plan for the Armoury, and also to address the viability of
severing and rezoning part of the site and that Staff report back to Commipee in two
weeks.
MOTION: Carried
ACTION: Recommendation submitted to Council 2000 10 16.
4) COMMUNICATION ITEMS
5) NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Puttick moved that Canadian Niagara Hotels be credited back their tipping
fees in the approximate amount of $18,000.
Ed MacDonald advised Committee that two private Industrial Companies have come
forward to waive the tipping fees, Kraft and Niagara Bronze. Canadian Niagara Hotels
is the first non-industrial request which Council had previously denied. John
MacDonald further noted that since the waste has been disposed of the credit back of
$18,000 will be a loss of revenue for the City.
Alderman Volpatti questioned Staff if any other Tourist Related Companies .have
requested their tipping fees waived and feels that the residents of Niagara Falls should
not have to subsidize the cost.
Ed Dujlovic advised Committee that Niagara Lighting on Lundy's Lane has been the
only other Tourist Related Company to request the tipping fees be waived.
IT WAS MOVED BY NORM PUTTICK, seconded by Alderman Feren that Canadian
Niagara Hotels be reimbursed their tipping fees in the approximate amount of
$18,000.
OPPOSED: Alderman Volpatti *
Alderman Wing
MOTION: Carried
CONFILICT: Mayor Thomson
~Alderman Michalczyk
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN WING, seconded by Alderman Crait0r that
a Traffic Study for Dunn Street and Drummond Road be referred to 2001'
budget.
Alderman Fisher addressed Committee with the issue of installation of sidewalks
between Montrose Road and Badger Road heading toward the Niagara Square. As this
area has been developed the need for sidewalks has become a matter of public safety.
Ed Dujlovic advised Committee that sidewalk installation for this area was under
consideration for the 2001 Budget. ~
6) ADJOURMENT
Meeting was adjourned moved by Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman
Craitor at 6:05 p.m.
The City of
Niagara Falls~
Canada
Community Services Department
Building and By-law Services
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 6X5
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 374-7500
E-mail: melb@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
BBS-2000-13
Mel Brown,
Chief Building Official
October 30, 2000
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
BBS-2000-13
6068 Montrose Road
Property Standards Order
RECOMMENDATION:
That staff be authorized to retain a towing company forthwith to remove the unlicensed vehicles
which 1251459 Ontario Inc. was ordered to carry out under an Order of the Property Standards
Officer.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property has been inspected by the Property Standards Officer on numerous occasions
since July 7, 2000. It has been determined that the above noted property is in contravention of the
City of Niagara Falls' Property Standards By-Law No. 98-50. The owner of the property, has been
advised by letter on July 18, 2000 to remove the unlicensed vehicles, effect household repairs and
clear the yards of debris.
On August 8, 2000 it .was contirmed that no vehicles had been removed, or repairs effected.
Accordingly, verification of ownership by title search was obtained and an Order of the Property
Standards Officer was issued on August 10, 2000. The Order became final and binding on
September 1, 2000 as no appeal had been received.
On August 28, 2000, the yards were cleared of trash and debris under Litter By-Law No. 96-32
which provides the authority to effect these minor removals. The costs of this work were charged
back to the owner. The vehicles were still in the yards at this time, and are to be addressed under the
Property Standards By-Law.
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Section J. 205 of Property Standards By-Law No. 98-50 states that "Where an Order of an officer
under section 192 has become final and binding as provided in section 204 of this by-law and the
order has not been complied with, the municipality may cause the property to be repaired or
demolished in accordance with the Order"
Staff are requesting authorization to remove only the vehicles from the property. All other repairs
listed in the Order are within the structure and will be left as registered on ti~e througtl the Property
Standards Order. The cost of the vehicle removals will be charged back to the owner as real property
taxes.
i ~By-law Enforcement
c/~ended b~
Mel Brown
Chief Building Official
J ' MacDonald
utive Director of Community Services.
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The City of
Niagara Fails
Canada
Municipal Works Department
4310 Queen Su'eet
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 6X5
(905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
October 30, 2000
MW-2000-128
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Fails, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-2000-128
6028 Culp Street. Bed and Breakfast Sewer Impacts
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended this report be received and filed.
BACKGROUND:
At the council meeting of October 16th the zoning by law amendment pertaining to the operation of
a bed and breakfaSt at the subject address was approve& Concerns were expressed by residents in
the area regarding sewer capacity and the effect of the proposed use of the building on the sewer
capacity of the area.
The subject property is serviced by a 15" combined sewer which discharges to a combined tnmk
sewer on Drummond Road. In the writer' s opinion, the proposed use would have little or no impact
on the receiving sewer given that the increase in contributions to the sewer would be negligible in
comparison to the existing use. In the event that aiterations requiring plumbing permits are proposed,
the residence would be fitted with low flow fixtures which would result in a net decrease in
contributing flow.
Separation works aimed at reducing and or eliminating basement flooding in the subjectarea are
curren~y being considered by City Staff. The Residentiai Flood Relief Program has aiready been
applied to a number of residences in the area with chronic basement flooding.
Prepared by:
David Watt
Manager of Infrastructure
Ed Dujlovic
Director of Municipal Works
Approved by:
~Q:MacDonaid
Executive Director of Community Services
Chief Administrative Officer
Thd City of
· Niagara Falls~
Canada
Community Services Department
Parks, Recreation & Culture
7565 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1G9
web site: www.city.niagamfalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Adele Kon
Director
R-2000-68
October 30, 2000
Aideman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2000o68
Greater Niagara Baseball Association
- Houck Park Fieldhouse
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council authoriz~ the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the lease agreement with the Greater
Niagara Baseball Association (GNBA) for the use of the Houck Park Fieldhouse for a term of 25
years.
BACKGROUND:
GNBA provides a baseball program for boys of our City and for many years they have used the
Houck Park Fieldhome to store their equipment. However, a number of years ago they undertook
renovations in, order to use a portion of the building as an office and meeting room. Therefore, they
now are using the building on a year round basis and it is important to enter into a lease agreement
in order to clearly outline the responsibilities of both GNBA and the City. The lease agreement is
at no charge to GNBA and the organization is fully in support of entering into a lease agreement.
Recommended : ~
Director of Patks, Recreation & Culture
Respectfully Submitted:
-/~---Edward P. Lustig
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
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THIS AGREEMENT made this 30~ day of October, 2000
BETWEEN:
GREATER NIAGARA BASEBALL ASSOCIATION
Hereinafter called the '~ssociation",
of the FIRST PART;
- and -
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
Hereinafter called the "City",
of the SECOND PART;
WHEREAS the City is the registered owner of certain lands and premises known
as W.L. Houck Park (hereinafter called the "Park");
AND WHEREAS there is presently constructed within the Park a ClubHouse facility
known as the GNBA Sadler-Conte Club House (hereinafter called the "Club House") and
other athletic field related facilities;
AND WHEREAS the Association is desirous of operating and managing the Club
House;
NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consideration of the
mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter contained the City grants unto the
Association the fight to occupy, operate and manage the Club House for the purposes
herein set out and upon certain terms and conditions set out herein.
1. DESIGN AND RENOVATION COSTS
(a)
'~he City and the Association shall work cooperatively in any redesign of the
Club House. All designs, drawings and specifications must meet the
approval of the Community Services Department (Parks, Recreation &
Culture, Building & Inspections and Fire Services Divisions);
(b)
The Association shall be responsible for one hundred percent (100%) of all
renovation costs related to the Club House; and
(C)
The Association will act as the pdme contractor for the project. Competitive
quotations for mati~dals or services will be obtained which meet the approval
of the City's Pumhasing Policy including Insurance Certificates, Agreement
to Bond, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and Construction Lien Act
provisions.
2. OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES
NotwithStanding anything herein contained, the Association is not and shall not be
a tenant of the City. The Association acknowledges that the City shall be the sole owner
of the Club House and the specific lands and premises appurtenant thereto. The
occupancy of the Club House is limited to the occupancy necessary in order to provide the
services under this agreement. The Association shall have exclusive occupancy of the
Club House without the payment of an annual occupancy fee for and dudng the term of this
agreement, subject to the eady te=mination thereof. The Association shall insure that the
City has keys to all locks and codes for all secudty alarms at all times.
ENTRY AND/OR INSPECTION BY THE CITY
The City shall have the dght to enter the Club House at any time, without notice to
the Association. The City shall only have the right to enter the Association's business office
upon giving the Association 48 hours notice in writing. The City shall have the right to
examine the condition of the Club House, and if repairs are required in the opinion of the
City, the City shall notify the Association in writing and the Association shall make the
necessary repairs for which it is responsible within 7 days. If, after the 7 day period, the
Club House is not cleaned, maintained or repaired to an adequate standard as shall be
determined the City, in its sole discretion, the City may perform any cleaning, maintenance
or repair required and the Association shall forthwith reimburse the City for the cost thereof.
In the event that the work is to be done by the City then the City may bring all necessary
materials to do such cleaning, maintenance and repair to the Club House or any part
thereof of any services thereto.
4. ALTERRATIONS AND/OR IMPROVEMENT TO THE PREMISES
(a)
The Association shall be permitted to make alterations and/or improvements
to the interior of the Club House upon receiving the written consent of the
City's Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture, which consent shall not be
arbitrarily and/or unreasonably withheld. The Association's request for such
consent shall be in wdting and shall be accompanied by an adequate
(b)
(C)
description of the contemplated work, and where appropriate, detailed
specifications and working drawings. The City's Director of Parks,
Recreation and Culture may require that any or all work to be done
hereunder be done by the City's contractors or workmen engaged by the
Association but first approved in writing by the City, and all such work shall
be subject to the inspection by and the reasonable supervision of the City
and shall be performed in accordance with all laws and conditions whether
the same be Federal, Provincial or Municipal, and completed in a good and
workmanlike manner and with reasonable diligence in accordance with the
description of the work approved by the City. The AssOciation shall obtain
all necessary permits at its own expense. All work to be done or materials
to be supplied heraunder shall be at the sole cost of the Association, unless
prior arrangements are made in writing for participation in the cost by the
City;
The Association shall promptly pay all charges incurred by it for any work,
materials or services that may be done, supplied or performed in respect of
the Club House. The Association will not create any liens, mortgages or
other encumbrances in respect of any alternations and/or improvements or
permit any such encumbrances to attach 'to the Club House. In the event
of any such claims or liens made the City may pay or settle the same at its
sole discretion and the Association shall be liable for all costs and expenses
of any such settlement; and ,
The Association agrees that it shall not, without the written approval of the
City's Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture first having been obtained,
erect any signs on the outside of the Club House. The City agrees that signs
may be erected within the Club House provided that the Association shall
provide a list of the signs to theCity for its information and provided further
that the signs shall not contain any advertising of tobacco or alcoholic
beverages or any bther communications which in the absolute discretion of
the Director of Parks and Recreation would be detrimental or offensive to the
Public.
5. TERM
The term of this agreement shall run for a pedod of twenty-five (25) years from and
including the 1'l day of October, 2000, to and including the 30~h day of September, 2025,
unless earlier terminated by the parties as provided herein.
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6. THE CITY'S OBLIGATION TO MAINTAIN AND REPAIR
The City shall be responsible for making all structural repairs to the Club House
which without limiting the generality of the foregoing shall include roof, outside walls,
foundation, plumbing inside the walls, electrical panel and wiring inside the walls, and for
maintaining the grounds in and about the Club House at all times in a clean, tidy and safe
condition consistent with municipal standards and policies and with the age and purpose
of the building. The City shall be responsible for the collection and disposal of garbage,
litter and other wastes generated by the concession, office and meeting areas between the
1't day of May and the 30u' day of September each year. The City shall be responsible for
the repair and maintenance of exterior building lighting fixtures as well as repair and
maintenance to plumbing fixtures and electrical fixtures in restrooms which are open to the
public. The City will pay the costs incurred in the day-to-day operation of the Club House
including all necessary supplies and equipment and all utilities necessary for the proper
operation and use of the building as a Club House which utilities may include electricity,
gas~,'water, and sewage.
7. THE ASSOCIATION'S OBLIGATION TO MAINTAIN AND REPAIR
The Association will, subji~ct to the .responsibilities of the City, perform all day-to-day
maintenance of the Club House, including, but without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, routine janitodal duties, provided that the Association may negotiate a
commercial cleaning contract, all maintenance and repair of the intedor of the Club House
and related equipment which, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall include
painting, decorating, repair to plumbing fixtures, repair to electrical fixtures outletting
switches and'lamps excluding the washrooms open to the public, and replacement of
carpeting. The Association shall be responsible, at all times, for the removal of snow and
ice from the public sidewalk in front of the Club House and pedestrian walkways leading
.from the sidewalk to the north and south Club House entrances within a reasonable time.
THE ASSOCIATION'S USE OF THE CLUB HOUSE
(a)
The Association agrees that it will not use the Club House nor allow the Club
.House to be used for any purpose other than for the purposes of a building
providing club house facilities to the Association and any other purposes
usually and generally ancillary or related to the use of such premises and for
the purposes of de. fraying the costs of operating the facility, unless it applies
for and receives the pdor written consent for such use from the City's
Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture;
(b)
(C)
(d)
(e)
~he Association shall not commit or permit any waste, damage or injury to
the Club House or the fixtures and improvements therein;
The Association shall not do any act or thing or permit any one else for
whom it is responsible to do any act or thing which may render void or
voidable any policy of insurance on the Club House either with respect to the
building or to the grounds or which may result in any increase in the
premiums for the insurance;
The Association shall not permit the serving or selling of alcoholic beverages
without the wdtter~ approval of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture
and the required Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (A.G.C.O)
licerice; and
The Association shall be responsible for all garbage, litter and other waste
generated by the restrooms and meeting room areas between the 1 st day of
October and the 30"~ day of Apdl of each year.
9. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
The Association shall comply promptly at its own expense with all laws whether the
same be Federal, Provincial or Municipal Laws, by-laws, regulations and requirements
which may be applicable to the Association or to the manner of use, occupation and
operation of the Club House.
10. OPTION TO TERMINATE
The Agreement may be ti~nninated at the option of the City should the Association
windup, disband, dissolve or become bankrupt. The City shall otherwise have the option
to terminate this Agreement upon giving the Association thirty days wdtten notice of the
City's intention to terminate, with the termination effective upon expiration of the thirty days'
notice period.
11. TAXES'
The Association shall be solely responsible for the payment of all taxes, including
but not necessarily limited to income tax, sales tax which may be assessed or levied
against the Club House or the Association pertaining to the use of the Club House by the
Association. Subject to the aforesaid, the Association shall reimburse, indemnify and save
harmless the City of and from any liability for taxes of any kind which may occur as a result
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of this contraci or anything done in the performance of it.
12. INSURANCE
The Association shall maintain and keep in force a policy of comprehensive general
liability insurance of not less than Five Million ($5,000,000.00) Dollars inclusive of bodily
injury and property damage, occurring within and immediately outside the Club House, to
be increased as may be required throughout the ten. of the agreement. The Association
shall provide the City with a Certificate of Insurance in a form acceptable to the City
Solicitor and a~cknowledge that the City shall not be responsible for any property belonging
' to the Association.
13. REMOVAL OF CHATTELS
The Association may remove its chattels and fixtures at any time from the Club
House, upon wdtten consent of the City provided removal of the same shall not cause
damage to the Club House.
14. GENERAL MANAGEMENT DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION
The Association shall maintain and operate the Club House at all times in a prudent
and responsible manner and with due regard to the protection of the facility and the safety
of those using it.
15. DEFAULT
Notwithstanding anything contained herein, if the Association defaults in the
performance of any of the terms and conditions under this agreement, the City shall have
the dght, upon 30 days written notice to the Association to do any or all of the following:
(a)
Permit the Association the dght to remedy the breach under this agreement
within 30 days;
(b)
Cause the default to be remedied or corrected and any costs or expenses
incurred by the City in so doing shall be reimbursed to the City by the
Association forthwith upon demand; and
(C)
All matters in difference between the parties in relation to this agreement
shall be referred to the arbitration of a single arbitrator, if the parties agree
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upon one, otherwise to three arbitrators, one to be appointed by each party
and a third to be chosen by the first named before they enter upon the
business of arbitration. The award and determination of the arbitrator or
arbitrators or any two of the three arbitrators shall be binding upon the
parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators and assigns.
16. ASSIGNMENT
This agreement shall not be assigned by the Association without prior express
wdtten consant of the City. Subject to the foregoing, the terms of this agreement shall be
binding upon and enura to the benefit of the parties hereto, their successors and permitted
assigns.
17. NOTICE
Any notice to be given pursuant to this agreement may be delivered or sent by
Prepaid First Class Mail or Facsimile Transmission to the Association and the City as
follows:!
The City:
The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario
L2E 6X5
Attention:
Telephone:
Fax:
. Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture.
(905) 356-7521.
(905) 356-7404
The Association:
Greater Niagara Baseball Association
P.O. BGx 641
4500 Queen Street
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario
L2E 6V5
Attention: Jim Atack
Telephone: (905) 3564230
Club House: (905) 354-4622
Fax:
Any such notice, if mailed, shall be deemed to be given to and received by the other
party three (3) business days after the mailing thereof or if sent by facsimile transmission,
on the date the facsimile transmission was sent, provided it is sent before 4:30 p.m.
18. NON-WAIVER OF BREACH
Any condoning, excusing or overlooking by either party of any default, breach or
non-observance by the other at any time or times in respect of any covenant, agreement
or condition herein contained shall not affect in any way that party's dghts in respect of any
subsequent default, breach or non-observance.
19. ENTIRE CONTRACT
There are no covenants, representations, warranties, agreements or conditions
expressed or implied relating to this agreement or the Club House except as expressly set
out in the agreement. This agreement may not be modified except by an agreement in
writing executed by the City and the Association.
20. SEVERABILITY
If any frovision of this agreement is illegal or unenforceable, it shall be considered
separate an severable from the remaining provisions, which shall remain in force and be
binding upon the City and the Association.
21. GENDER, ETC.
Wherever the singular or masculine is used in this agreement they shall be
construed as if the plural or the feminine or the neuter has been used where the context
or the party or parties hereto so require, and the rest of the sentence shall be construed
as if the gramFnatical and terminological changes thereby rendered necessaTy had been
made and all covenants herein contained shall be construed to be several as well as joint.
IN WI'I~NESS WHEREOF the City and the Association have hereunto affixed their
corporate seals duly attested by the hands of the proper signing officers in that behalf and
the said signing officers certify that they have the authority to bind their corporation.
Dated this ~, day of ~y'-7-o,~'2 ,2000
GREATER NIAGARA
BASEBALL ASSO/CIATION
Name.~'2,,~
Title://~,rr
Name:
Title:
I/We have authority to bind
the Association
THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
Name: Wayne Thomson
Title: Mayor
Name: E.C. Wagg
Title: City Clerk
The City of
Niagara Falls
Canada
Community Services Department
Parks, Recreation & Culture
7565 Lundy's Lane
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
Adele Kon
Director
R-2000-70
October 30, 2000
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2000-70
Community Centre Site Selection Consultation Process
RECOMMENDATION:
e
That Council receive the Site Selection Discussion Paper (see attached) prepared by the
Steering Committee of the Community Centre project.
That Council authorize the Steering Committee to obtain public input on this Discussion
Paper.
BACKGROUND:
At the May 29, 2000, Council Meeting, Council approved the formation of a Steering Committee,
to guide the planning process for the new Community Centre and to make recommendations with
respect to all facets of the planning and development of this project. The Steering Committee is
comprised of representatives of the City of Niagara Falls, the Boys and Girls Club, and the YMCA.
Mr. David Schram, of David Schram & Associates Inc. has been engaged as the Project Manager
for this project. The Steering Committee has been actively engaged, among other tasks, in the
drafting of a Site Selection Discussion Paper. This Discussion Paper outlines a recommended
approach with respect to the process of site selection, the priority of criteria and the evaluation of
criteria. The selection of a suitable and community acceptable location is a critical decision in the
implementation of the Community Centre project. It has always been maintained that a fair,
understandable, and transparent process must be used to determine the preferred site. To achieve
this objective, it is imperative that the process offers opportunities for input and involvement from
a variety of community and private interests.
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Municipal Works Fire Services · Parks, Recreation & Culture ° Business Development
R-2000-70 - 2 - October 17, 2000
The Steering Committee would like, at this juncture, to share the Site Selection Discussion Paper
with the community and invite their input through a Stakeholder Consultation Program. This
program would involve the following:
A Public Notice requesting comments on the proposed site selection process (see attached
Schedule 1), and an invitation to a Public Open House to be held at a, as yet to be
determined, site and time within the month of November.
A second Public Notice, inviting owners or agents of property owners to offer, 'for the
Steering Committee' s consideration, potential sites forthe Community Centre. (See attached
Schedule 2)
It is hoped that this program can be completed within the month of November and that Council
would be in a position to consider the Steering Committee's recommendations on the site selection
process and criteria at the December 11, 2000 meeting of Council.
Adele Kon
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
,~_)~ectfully~itted:'
Edward P. Lustig
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
John MacDonald
Executive Director of Community Services
S :\Council\Council 200ffdl.-2000-70 .wpd
SCHEDULE 1
Public Notice
Community Centre- Site Selcti0n Open House
The City of Niagara Fails in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club and
the YMCA are working together to develop a Community Centre. An
important first step in this project is to identify a suitable location for the
Centre.
A Steering Committee, representing the three parmers, is responsible for
this project and for recommending a selected site. A proposed site
selection process has been developed and is available for public review.
Interested citizens, public groups and property owners are invited to review
the site selection discussion paper. It can be viewed at the following
locations. ~
City Hail - 43 10 Queen Street
City Parks, Recreation & Culture - 7565 Lundy's Lane
Library - 4848 Victoria Avenue
YMCA - 4261 Fourth Avenue
Boys & Girls Club - 6681 Gulp Street
Copies of the discussion paper are available by contacting.the Parks,
Recreation & Culture Department at 356-7521 (ext 4330).
The Steering Committee will aiso hold an open house to ailow interested
stakeholders to discuss the proposed process with the study team. The
open house will be held at the Main Branch of the Public Library on:
Date: Wednesday, November 22nd, 2000
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
For further information contact the Parks, Recreation & Culture, 7565
Lundy's Lane, 356-7521 ext 4330.
SCI:!EDULE 2
Public Notice
Invitation- Potential Sites
For a Community Centre
The City of Niagara Fails in parmership with the Boys & Girls
Club and the YMCA are working together to develop a
Community Centre. The Community Centre Steering Committee
has established a site selection process and is inviting owners or
agents of potentially suitable property to offer potential sites for
consideration.
Potentiai sites must meet minimum criteria to be considered,
including:
located within the City of Niagara Falls
minimum site size of 4 hectares of available property
Written submissions will be received up to December 1't, 2000 and
must contain at the minimum:
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a map indicating the location and boundaries of the property
the size of the property '
the property ownership
the availability and current use of the property
any existing restrictions or constraints to using the property
for public purposes.
For further information, including a copy of the site selection
discussion paper, contact Parks, Recreation and Culture at 356-
7521 ext 4330. ·
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Community Centre Steering Committee
The Technical Advisory Committee
October 3, 2000 .l
Discussion Paper - Site Selection
Attached is the Discussion Paper entitled "Proposed Community Centre Site Selection
Process" (October 2000). It describes the site selection process, evaluation criteria and
priority of criteria approved by the Steering Committee on September 14th, 200{1.~
The Discussion Paper also outlines a suggested stakeholder consultation program for the
Committee's consideration. It has also been reviewed by the Communications Sub-
Committee.,
The site selection schedule that was described to the Steering Committee in September is
also included with major milestones highlighted.
The Technical Advisory Committee recommends thatlhe Discussion Paper be forwarded
to City Council for its consideration and action.
NIAGARA FALLS COMMUNITY CENTRE
STEERING COMMITTEE
DISCUSSION PAPER
PROPOSED COMMUNITY CENTRE SITE SELECTION
PROCESS
Draft for Discussion
October 2000
TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Purpose of Discussion Paper
3. Background
4. Site Size Considerations
5. Site Selection Issues
6. Proposed Four Step Site Selection Approach
7. Proposed Site Selection Criteria
8. City CounciPs Role in Site Selection
9. Stakeholder Consultation
10. Site Selection Schedule
11. Recommendation
LIST OF TABLES
List of Proposed Site Selection Evaluation Criteria
Relative Importance of Step ~4 Evaluation Criteria
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
ATTACHMENT "A"
ATTACHMENT '~"
ATTACHMENT "C"
LIST OF FIGURES
Proposed Community Centre Site Selection Approach
Proposed Site Selection Activity Schedule '
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Summary of Site Selection Considerations Identified From
EarF~er Studies (Galloway 1997, 1999 and 2000 Reports).
Long List of Potential Sites Identified by Other Studies
(Galloway 1997, 1999 and 2000).
City of Niagara Falls Report R-2000-49, Site Selection
Process and Criteria for Community Centre. -
Draft for Discussion
October 2000
Page 1
1. Introduction
The City of Niagara Falls, in partnership with The Boys and Girls Club of Niagara and
the Family YMCA of Niagara Falls, have agreed to work together to plan for and
implement a Community Centre. It is intended that this new facility will replace the
existing Boys and Girls Club and the YMCA facilities..
A Steering Committee comprised of representatives from the three partners was.
established to guide the project. To assist participants in understanding important aspects
of the project, the Steering Committee has prepared several discussion papers. The
purpose of a discussion paper is to promote debate and'seek input on study matters. It is
expected that as input is received, discussion papers may be revised to reflect community
direction and opinion.
To October, 2000 the following discussion papers and background information has been
prepared and are available for review:
· Overview of Role and Responsibilities of the Steering Committee (August 24)00)
· Proposed Community Centre Site Selection Process (October 2000)
· Outline of Proposed Community Centre Work Program and Estimated
Implementation Schedule (luly 2000)
Requests for discussion papers and other
information requests should be directed to:
Mr. Stephen Hamilton
City of Niagara Falls
Phone: 905-356-7521
2. Purpose of This Discussion Paper
This Discussion Paper describes the process that will be used to select the site for the
Community Centre. A four step comparative evaluation process and selection process
are described for review and comment.
It is important that ihis discussion paper be widely circulated to assist the community in
better understanding the process leading to the selection of a site and the establishment of
a new Community Centre. An essential next step in ,the site selection process will be to
solicit input on the process, the evaluation criteria and the relative importance of the '
criteria to be used in selecting the preferred site. Once community input is received and
fully considered, the site search will begin.
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October 2000
3. Background
Page 2
The City of Niagara Falls commissioned a study in 1997 to investigate the feasibility of
community recreational facilities. The consulting fffrn of F.J. Galloway Associates Inc.
produced three reports:
· Feasibility Study for Community Recreation Facilities in the City of Niagara
Falls - A Community Swimming Pool and anew YMCA (September 1997).
· Parmership Development Strategy for a New Aquatics/Community Centre in
the City of Niagara Falls (December 1999)..
/
· March 11, 2000 Planning Session Summary, Niagara Falls Community Centre
Partnership (Revised May 2000).
The Galloway studies examined many issues relevant to the establishment of a
Community Centre including site selection. In 1997 several focus groups were organized
and participants identified site selection-considerations and potential sites. Attachments
"'A" and "B" summarize the input received. ..
The Gallowdy studies produced work that is useful input to the site selection process. For
example Section 7.0 - "Site Locational Analysis" from the 1997 Galloway report
addresses sgveral matters relevant to site selection which has been used to develop the
approach described herein.
The selection of a suitable and community acceptable location is a critical and early I
decision in the implementation of the Community Centre project. The list of potential
sites continues to expand as private interests offer properties for consideration. City
Council and the Steering Committee have determined that a fair, understandable and
transparent process must be used to identify the preferred site. The process must also
provide opportunities for involvement from a variety of community and private interests.
4. Site Size Considerations
The Galloway studies (December 1999) described several scenarios which profiled an
architectural program for the Community Centre project (Phase 1 Strategy). Tl~e
estimated total building sizes ranged from 75,000 to 95,000 square feet.
To assist in eliminating unsuitable sites, a minimum,site size'criteria was established
having regard for the basic features and other ancillary needs such as parking. The
minimum site size does not consider possible future needs or expansion. The selection of
the preferred site will consider a larger site to have an advantage over a smaller site.
Galloway identified a preferred site size of six to ten acres (2.5 to 4 hectares). This can
be compared to the "average" site size of 4 acres (1.6 hectares) required for a YMCA
facility in the United States. Recognizing the importance of providing flexibility in
design, and the potential to locate complementary facilities at the same site, a minimum
site size of 4 hectares of "useable" property has been established. The term "us.cable" is
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October 2000
Page 3
important recognizing that the potential site must have suitable slopes and shape,
contiguous ownership, not obstructed by major utilities or constrained by other types of
unuseable futures (i.e. floodplains, environmental protection areas).
5. Site Selection Issues
/
The selection of a site for public uses can be controversial, particularly when there may
be real or perceived impacts on the surrounding community. The issues become even
more complicated when competing or diverse interests become involved. It is therefore
important that the site selection approach be flexible and responsive to issues and identify
issues as early in the process as possible. Some ofthe/issues considered in developing
the appruaeh described herein include:
· The cost ofpublicaily and privately owned property
· The location relative to future growth in the City
· The market viability of the preferred location
· The accessibility of the site
· The role of the private sector
It is expected that other issues will arise during the consultation process. It is the intent
of the process to fully consider every issue raised and address how the issue should be
considered in the selection process.
6. Proposed Four Step Site Selection Approach
Figure 1 describes the proposed approach to identifying a preferred site for the
Community Centre. It is summarized as follows:
Step #1 has involved the preparation of this Discussion Paper, specifically the
development of the site selection process, the site selection criteria and the relative
priority of the criteria. The process was developed having regard for other
established site selection approaches and the need to involve the community before
and after each step. ,
· Step ~2 begins after the community has accepted the process and the type and priority
of criteria. It involved two major activities:
The first is an inventory of potential sites considering vacant useable land of at
least 4 hectares located in the City (i.e..the "minimum test"). The inventory of
potential sites will rely on information readily available from City files.
- The second is to engage the private sector by inviting owners or agents to offer
potentially suitable sites. Potential sites that are not vacant will be considered.
The product of Step #2 is a "long list" of potential sites that meet the mininlum test.
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October 2000
Page 4
Step #3 involves a comparative evaluation of the potential sites using pre-determined
criteria (see Table 1). The comparative evaluation will consider advantages and
disadvantages in determining unsuitable sites. Only sites determined to be suitable
based 6n the Step #3 criteria will be considered further.
It is expected that information from several sources will be used in the comparison,
including that provided by the owners/agents of offered sites.
The product of Step #3 will be a "short list" of potentially suitable sites.
Step ~4 is a more detailed comparison of potentiai ,sites building upon the Step #3
evaluation. The comparison of sites will use pre-detemiined criteria (see Table 1)
that have been ranked by priority (see Table 2).
It is expected that certain information will be developed by the site search team (i.e.
cost estimates) and proponents of any "short list" sites will be expected to participate
in providing relevant information.
The product of Step ~4 will be the identification of the preferred site.
The need for a market viability study has been identified by the Steering Committee.
Typically, the study would be undertaken once the preferred site is identified. However,
the Steering Committee may decide to undertake a market viability study as part of the
Step ~4 comparative evaluation. This decision would be made only if there was
difficulty in identifying significant differences between two or more of the "short listt'
sites. Otherwise, the market viability study would be completed as part of the site
specific investigation at the preferred site.
Figure 1 also notes that following the identification and acceptance of the preferred site
that site specific investigations would be undertaken (Step #5). If these investigations
identify significant problems with the preferred site then it could be decided to review the
previously rejected "short list" sites to determine if a more suitable site is available.
Draft for Discussion
October 2000
FIGURE 1
PROPOSED COMMUNITY CENTRE
SITE SELECTION APPROACH
ONGOING CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS PROCESS WITH CITY COUNCIL PRIVATE PROPONENTS. STAKEHOLDERS, INTERESTED CrTIZEN~
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7. Proposed Site Sdection Criteria
Page 6
Table 1 is a list of the proposed site selection criteria to be used in Steps #2, #3 and #4.
These criteria were identified from several sources:
· The Galloway studies undertaken between 1997 and2000. Attachment "A" includes
the relevant input from that work.
· The Bgards of the Boys and Girls Club and YMCA.
· City Council
· Staff representing the three participants.
The evaluation criteria noted in Table 1 have been reviewed and accepted first by the
Boys and Girls Club Board and the YMCA Board, and then by the Steering Committee
on September 14, 2000.
Table 2 notes the relative importance of the Step #4 criteria. Table 2 was also reviewed
by all participants and accepted by the Steering Committee on September 14, 2000.
The purpose of using evaluation criteria is to identify relative differences between
potential sites. The process of site comparison is well established in decision making and
leads to a decision about the suitability of alternative sites. At Steps #2 and #3 the
process is directed to identifying advantages and disadvantages. Potential sites deemed
to have a higher number of disadvantages are eliminated from further consideration.
Step ~4 considers a wider scope of criteria (including earlier resuks) and ranks potential
sites based on the relative importance of the criteria and the potential effects of usinl~ a
potential site for a Community Centre.
The site selection process and the criteria are intended to be community based. This
involves working closely with the City Council and interested stakeholders in applying
evaluation criteria and identifying the preferred site.
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October 2000
Page 7
October 2000
Rev. 1
TABLE 1
IJST OF PROPOSED SITE SELECTION EVALUATION CRITERIA
Step #2 - Identify "Long List" of putealial sites. Long
List sites must meet the minimum test established by the
Step #2 evabm~m factors. In addition, potential sites of
at least4 ]sectares wieaia the City that m'e offered
The "long list" ,~dl be id~ntified using
available/sc~nda~J informa~m incl,,dlng mapping, City-
inventories ~nd that supplied by private g'olxments.
Located within the limits of the City of Niagara.Falls
Minimum site size of 4 beetares ofuseable lxopetty
(i.e. .~h..m~e, slope, contiguous ownership, presence of
major ,4~lities, unsuitable features... )
Vacant or ~ovosed to be vacant ~thin 12 months
Step #3 - Identify "Shin Lisf' of potential sites.
List" sites will be comparatively evaha~d to determine
considered unsuitable will be eliminated from further
Th~ Step #3 ¢ompm'afive evaluatio~ will use gcondapj
dam unless new~or updated d~ is essential to
dete~nining th~ "short list". Information lm'ovided by
pfivateFopoaemswillaisobeased.
Step ~4 - Apply Step #4 evalnp~!_'on criteria to
comparatively cval,,,,l~ sit~t Rank "Shoxt List" sites sad
of priority/im!Xa'tmlc~- (See Table 2)
The Step ~ evaluation will use both lxinu~J and
sewnd--xy data sad i~f~mation flora a vari6ty of sources
including private proponents. The scope and dmil of
information used to idenlify the preferred site will be
A market viability study will be undmahn at Step #4 if
the Stoefmg Commi~ ~ines that type of analySiS iS
required to select the prefetred sito. ffthcmarket
viab'~ity study is not complied for the pro'poses of site
selection then it will be completed for the profesred site.
· Ownership eonsideralions ( single vs. muliiple,
public vs. private, lease vs. owned)
· Located Within Urban Servic~ Area ~ '
· Loeatad within Urban Area Boondaxy
· Available within 12 months
· Located on public h m~sit route and accessible to
public ir~m~it
· Environmental condition (a relative rating based on
Ontario MinisiP/of the Environment (MOE)
. Ouiclalines)
Zonins sad Official Plan designafio~ls t
Locational Review to ine!t_~3~_~ vim~bility from the
s~eet, aeeess~tfility and adjacent land uses
Cost to purchase
Cost to sorvice
Cost to develop/ptqaare site
Cost for Othor or Extrsardinapj tmpwvements (i.~
environmental, gradine; material moval.. )
O~ership - pref~ence will be give~ to City ovmad
land
Site size of at least 4 hech~s plus addiffonal m~ea
available for future uses
Envkonmemally aeceptabffity (b~sed'on MOE
Guidelines)
Anticipated effect of development on smroonding
Lecational Analysis to eonsidor !raffle volumes
results of Step #3 Lecational Review
(ca, till-5 ability)
Estimated schedule to p,~pare site for development
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October 2000
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October 2000
Rev. 1
TABLE 2
RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF STEP #4 EVALUATION CRITERIA
Most Important
Most Important criteria are quantitative and
can be used to rank the relative differences
and suitability of potential sites.
Total Cost (purchasing servicing, site
preparation)
Other or Extraordinary Costs
Location Analysis
Important
Important criteria are also quantitative in
nature and can be used to examine the
ranking of potential sites and significant
differences in the suitability of potential
sites.
· Environmental Acceptability
· Ownership of Site
· Approvals required
· Site size - area available for futureluse
· Anticipated effect of development on
surrounding neighbourhood
Least Important
Least Important criteria are both
quantitative and qualitative and introduce
other considerations to the comparative
evaluation and the suitability ranking of
sites.
Estimated schedule to prepare site for
development
Note: A market viability study may be undertaken at Step #4 as pan of the site selection
comparison. If so, then the results will be considered "Important" in the site selection
decision.
Draft for Discussion
OcWber 2000
City Counci!'s Role in Site Selection
Page 9
The discussion paper entitled "Overview of Roles and Responsibilities of the Steering
Committee" (August 2000) describes the role of City Council in the Community Centre
project. It notes that matters related to site selection will be referred to City Council for
its consideration and decision. These responsibilities include approving:
· the site selection process, the site selection criteria and the relative importance of the
criteria';
the program to be used to involve and consult interested stakeholders and the
community; ~
· any changes to the process that may result from the above consultation process;
· the preferred site for the Community Centre.
The Steering Committee will assist City Council by making recommendations and
providing regular updates on the progress and findings of the site selection process.
9. Stakeholder Consultation
It is expectedthat several public and private groups as well as many interested citizens
will want to participate in the site selection process. Some government agencies may be
asked to provide input or comments. Collectively these participants are referred to al
stakeholders.
Consultation with stakeholders is proposed to be undertaken as follows:
This Discussion Paper will be made available to any stakeholder wishing to review
and comment on the process. All written comments received will be addressed in
~nalizing the process.
· The process will be undertaken in steps to ensure that all participants can review the
results of each step and provide comments before the process moves to the next step.
Prospective participants that want to offer a potential site. will be advised by a public
notice that will appear in the Niagara Falls Review at the beginning of Step #2.
At least one public open house will be held; Depending on the level of interest in
reviewing this Discussion Paper, it could be held as part of a regular Council meeting
or as a separate event.
Delegates will be heard by the Steering Committee which meets on the second
Thursday of every month. Council decided that delegates should be entertained alter
the proposed process has been developed (Attachment "C").
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October 2000
Page 10
The proposed consultation process will also be reviewed by the Communications Sub-
Committee and their comments will be incorporated into a final stakeholder consultation
program.
10. Site Selection Schedule
Figure 2 describes the proposed site selection schedule. It includes the followirtg
milestones:
October 23ra, 2000 - consideration by City Couneit of the proposed process, type and
priority of selecting criteria and suggested stakeholder consultation process.
October 23~ to November 30th, 2000 -. consultation with stakeholders.
October 24th, 2000 - public notice requesting stakeholder input and inviting the offer
of potential sites.
December 14m, 2000 - identification of the "long list" of potential sites.
December 29th, 2000 - identification of the "short list" of potential sites.
· February 28th, 2001 - selection of the preferred site.
If any of the study milestones are not met, then the process of selecting the preferred ~site
will be delayed.
11. Recommendation
That this Discussion Paper including the proposed Stakeholder Consultation Program be
referred to City Council for their consideration.
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October 2000
FIGURE 2
PROPOSED SITE SELECTION ACTIVITY.-
SCHEDULE
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ATTACHMENT "A"
SUMMARY OF SITE SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS
IDENTIFIED FROM EARLIER STUDIES
(Galloway - 1997, 1999 and 2000 Reports)
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October 2000
Page 13
ATTACHMENT "A"
SUMMARY OF SITE SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS IDENTIFIED
FROM EARLIER STUDIES
The following summarizes the results of the input received from several focus groups
organized by the study team of F.J. Galloway Associates Inc. during 1997. Participants
were asked to identify what considerations are import~t in selecting a site for a
Community Centre. /
This input was considered in developing the proposed site selection factors noted in
Section 6.
Summary of the 1994 City of Niagara Falls Strategic Plan
· Within a reasonable distance of the majority of users
· Where the greatest family oriented demographic composition exists
· Central to the population
· Within the urban area of Niagara Falls
City of Niagara Falls Recreation Commission
· Good visibility
· Access by public transit
· Centrally located
Community Service and Sports Groups
· Site large enough to accommodate large multi-use indoor facility as well as outdoor
areas
· Central to the community ~
Seniors
· Not near the Casino
· Niagara Square area dose to shopping
· Close to highway
Draft for Discussion
October 2000
City of Niagara Falls Staff
· Cost
· Central site (most important)
· Public transit access
· Some linkage with growth areas
City of Niagara Falls Council
· Central location
· High visibility
· On bus route
YMCA Board
· Central to the community
· Visibility
· Access to public transit
· City owned land
· Potential for co-development
Consultant'~ Summary
· Cost of acquiring the site
· Cost to develop the site
· Site size (6 to 10 acres)
· Servicing
· City owned land preference
· Existing infrastructure
· Willingness of owner to sell (availability)
· Environmental acceptability
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Draft for Discussion
October 2000
Page 15
ATTACHMENT "B"
LONG LIST OF POTENTIAL SITES IDENTIFIED
BY OTHER STUDIES
(Galloway - 1997, 1999 and 2000)
Draft for Discussion
October 2000
Page 16
ATTACHMENT "B"
LONG LIST OF POTENTIAL SITES IDENTIFIED
BY OTHER STUDIES I
The following identifies the long list of potential sites identified by stakeholders
participating in a feasibility study undertaken for the C, ity of Niagara Falls by F.J.
Galloway Associates Ine: A more detailed overview Of most of these potential sites can
be found in the report entitled "Feasibility Study for Community Recreation Facilities in
the City of Niagara Falls - A Community Swimming Pool and New YMCA, September
1997" (Section 7.0), by F.J. Galloway Associates Inc.
The potential sites will be considered in developing the long list ofpotentiai sites.
Niagara Square
· Industrial site between Brown and Creek roads (156.2 acres)
· Kinsmen Court (north ofN. S.), (26.12 acres)
· J.N. Allen Park (84 acres, undeveloped)
Highway 410/OEW Interchange
· Optimist Park
· Vineor Site
· Acres International Site
Lundy' s Lane
· Beaverdams Road area
· Garner Road intersection (100.79 acres)
· Westlane
Chippawa
· Arena
Other Areas
· Former Cyanamid (Cytec) Property
· Fireman's Park
Draft for Discussion
October 2000
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ATTACHMENT "C"
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS REPORT R-2000-49
SITE SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA
FOR COMMUNITY CENTRE
Draft for Discussion
October 2000
The Cily of "
'Niagara Fails~
Canada
Community Services Department
Parks, Recreation & Culture
7565 Lundy's Lane
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
Adele Kon
Director
R-2000-49
A. K0N
~i~ 17, 2000
FROM: E.C. WAGG
THE RECOMMENDATION (S} CONTAINED
Alderman Paisley Janvary-Pool, Vice Ch'.air_person IN THiS ~Pc.~.t'r WEi-'-E ADOPTED IN
and Members of Community Services Committee JOlvL~,ltTrEa AND RATIFIED BY CITY
COUNCIL T E 'ETING HELD ON
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario ~~~~2~I~Jk 17
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Members: Re: R-2000-49 Site Selectilill ~;;;i';i~'ili' ........
Criteria for Community Centre
RECOMMENDATION:
That all inquiries or presentations regarding Site Selection for the Community Centre be referred to
the Steering Committee for the Community Centre Project.
BACKGROUND:
A Steering Committee, comprised of representatives of the City of Niagara Falls, the Boys and Girls
Club, and the YMCA has been formed to steer the planning process for the new Community Centre
and to make recommendations with respect to all facets of the planning and development of this
project. Mr. David Schram, of David Schram and Associates has been engaged as the Project
Manager for this project. The Steering Committee had its inaugural meeting on June 29, 20,00. A
Technical Advisory Sub-Committee was formed by the Steering Committee at this meeting.' The
Technical Advisory Sub-Committee was formed to undertake 'the various technical processes on
behalf of the Steering Committee. Processes will include providing advice, research and report
development for such' project matters as site selection, work program schedules; *.he me of
consultants, etc. This sub-~,ommittee had its first meeting on July 4, 2000 and is scheduled to meet
weekly throughout the summer. The sub-committee is currently engaged in developing three
separate discussion papers for the Steering Committee. They are as follows:
1. Discussion Paper on the Roles and Responsibilities of the Steering Committee;
2. Discussion Paper on the Process and Criteria of Site Selection;
3. Discussion Paper on the Work Program Schedule for the project.
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Municipal Works · Fire Services · Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development
The City of
Niagara Falls
Canada
Community Services Department
Parks, Recreation & Culture
7565 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1G9
web site: www.dty.niagarafalls.on,ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Adele Kon
Director
R-2000-71
October 30; 2000
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2000-71 Naming of City Owned Greenspace
West of Paddock Trail and South of Alpine Drive
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the greenspace located west of Paddock Trail and south of Alpine Drive be
named Paddock Trail Park.
BACKGROUND:
At the Civic Committee Meeting held on Monday, October 16, 2000, the Committee reviewed a
memo which outlined a survey of the neighbours within the vicinity of the City owned greenspace.
This greenspace which is outlined in the attached map is predominately treed and contains a natural
drainage area. In the circulation of a survey to the residents in the area, the predominant park name
expressed was Paddock Trail Park.
Based upon the above, the Committee supported the naming of the greenspace as Paddock Trail Park
and would like to request the endorsement of the Community Services Committee and Council.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Alderman Paisley Janvary-Pool, Chair
Civic Committee
FForking Together to Serve Our Community
Municipal Works · Fire Services · Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development
The City of
Nicigara FailsI
Canada
Community services Department
Parks, Recreation & Culture
7565 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1G9
web site: www.city.niagamfalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Adele Kon
Director
R-2000-72
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
October 30, 2000
Members:
Re: R-2000-72 - Construction of Phase 1
of the Millennium Trail
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended:
That the Tender TR8-2000 for the construction of Phase 1 of the Millennium Trail (McLeod
Road to Lundy's Lane) be awarded to Hard Rock Paving Co. of Port Colbome, Ontario at
the tendered cost of $361,702.80, and further; ,
That the By-law appearing later this evening on the Council agenda authorizing an agreement
with Hard Rock Paving Co. be approve&
BACKGROUND:
Tenders were picked up by various bidders and three bid proposals were received by the Clerk's
Department. The Tender Opening occurred in the presence of the City Clerk on Monday, October
23, 2000. As part of the tender, an opportunity was provided for contractors to be a sponsor. The
results of the bid process is presented as follows:
Contractor City Tender Bid Price Sponsorship
1. Hard Rock Paving Co.
Port Colbome $361,702.80
no sponsorship
2. Peninsula Fence and
Landscaping
Fonthill $362,239.96 no sponsorship
3. Norjohn Contracting Ltd.
Niagara Falls
$464,866.11 $25,000.00 sponsor
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Municipal Works Fire Services · Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development
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Financing:
Funding for this work is available in the following accounts:
Account Name
Dollar Amount
Capital Budget
Federal Millemiium Parmership
Community Sponsorship
$172,500.00
$120,000.00 (maximum of $172,500.00, depends on
level community fund raising)
$69,500.00 ($42,596.00 has been raised to date)
Total $362,000.00
The City has received a cash advance under the Federal Millennium Partnership of $100,000.00.
The City is eligible for a total of $172,500.00. Based upon the level of community sponsorship
achieved to date ($42,596.00), we are eligible for approximately $108,000.00 under the Federal
Program. As the community sponsorship increases, so will the amount of Federal monies to be
received. Although it is not anticipated that a shortfall will occur, any shortfall will b~eovered by
Parks, Recreation & Culture Reserves. An attempt was made to involve contractors as a potential
sponsor of the project. The only company to provide sponsorship in their bid was Norjohn.
Unfortunately, their bid was too high to recommend utilizing their sponsorship offer.
The development of the Millennium Recreational Trail is the first major trail project undertaken by
the City. With the ever increasing demands to provide low cost leisure recreational oppommities
and ability to utilize monies under the Federal Millennium Partnership Program, it is recommended
that the Committee and Council support the construction of Phase 1 of the Millennium Trail.
Recommended by:
Adele Kon
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Respectfully Submitted:
Edward P. Lustig
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
Executive Director of Community Services
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October 5, 2000
Mr. E.C. Wagg
Clerk
The City of Niagara
P.O. Box 1023
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. Wagg:
Re:
QEW at Sand Plant Hill
CNR Structure Replacement and QEW
Widening
Detail Design
Our File: W.O. 4363
~.DMINISTRA'FOR
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BUILDING
CEMETERY
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FINANCE
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PARKS &: REC-
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SOLICITOR
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McCormick Rankin Corporation has been retained by the Ministry of
Transportation (MTO) to carry out the detail design of the replacement of the
CNR structure at Sand Plant Hill, Niagara Falls. The project also includes the
widening of the QEW from the Glendale Avenue interchange to the Mountain
Road interchange.
The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the project. The Environmental
Study Report for this project was completed and filed with the Ministry of the
Environment dudng the preliminary design stage. This project involves the
detail design of the CNR structure replacement and the widening of the QEW
from the Glendale Avenue interchange to the Mountain Road interchange.
Also included in the project are: pavement resuffacing, staging and traffic
control, traffic signals, high mast lighting, stormwater and drainage work
including the extension of the concrete culverts, guide rail/energy attenuation
systems, retaining walls, noise barrier and temporary railway realignment,
This project is being carded out under the requirements of the Class
Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities for Group
"B' projects. External agency and public consultation will take place
throughout the study. A notice providing the time and location of a Public
Information Centre will be published in the local newspapers. Upon completion
of the study, a Design and Construction Report will be completed. There is
the opportunity at any time during the study for interested persons to review
outstanding issues.
MCCORMICK
RANKIN
CORPORATION
CONSULTANTS IN TRANSPORTATION www. mrc.ca
2655 North Sheridan Way, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada LSK 2P8
Tel: (905) 823-8500 Fax: (905) 823-8503 E-mail: rnrc@mrc.ca
October 5, 2000'
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Should you require further information 'regarding this study, please feel free to contact the
Consultant Project Manager or Consultant Environmental Planner listed below.
Mr. Paul Turner, P.Eng.
Consultant Project Manger
McCormick Rankin
Corporation (MRC)
26 55 North Sheridan Way
Mississauga, Ontario
L5K 2P8
Phone: (905) 823-8500
Fax: (905) 823-8503
e-maih pturner@mrc.ca
Mr. J.A. (Sandy) Nairn
Consultant Environmental
Planner
MRC/Ecoplans Limited
2655 North Sheridan Way
Mississauga, Ontario
L5K 2P8
Phone: (905) 823-4988
Fax: (905) 823-8503
e-mail: snairn@ecoplans.com
Yours very truly,
MCCORMICK RANKIN CORPORATION
Paul Turner, P. Eng.
Project Manager
CC:
Clement Shim, MTO
Audr, e~y Steele, MTO
Sandy Nairn, Ecoplans Limited
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