2005/04/18 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA.
FIFTH MEETING
From 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
City Hall, Committee Room #2A & B
1 ) Approval of the 2005-03-21 Community Services Minutes.
2) REPORTS: STAFF CONTACT:
a) MW-2005-34 Forest Glen Drive, Glenoaks Avenue and
Oakridge Drive Parking Review Ed Dujlovic
b) MW-2005-41 Dorchester Road between Isaac Street and
Waterloo Drive Parking Review Ed Dujlovic
c) MW-2005-42 Taxi Stand Advisory Committee Recommendations Ed Dujlovic
d) MW-2005-44 Gamer Road Drainage Ed Dujlovic
e) R-2005-20 Indoor Soccer Project Update -
Kalar Road Sports Park Adele Kon
f) R-2005-21 Grant Request - Village of Chippawa
Citizen's Committee Adele Kon
3) NEW BUSINESS:
4) ADJOURNMENT:
MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITFEE MEETING
Monday, March 21, 2005, City Hall, Room 2 at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Chair - Alderman Volpatti, Mayor Ted Salci, Alderman Wayne Campbell,
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Alderman Jim Diodati, Alderman Ioannoni,
Alderman Joyce Morocco, Alderman Vince Kerdo.
REGRETS: Alderman Janice Wing, Pat Burke
STAFF: John MacDonald, Tony Ravenda, Ed Dujlovic, Ray Kallio, Adele Kon,
Dean Iorfida, Steve Norris, Shawn Oatley, Lynn Molloy, Karl Dren, Serge
Felicetti, Marianne Tikky- Steno.
PRESS: Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review, Paul Forsyth, Niagara this Week.
GUESTS:
MINUTES
It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci and seconded by Alderman Morocco, that the
minutes of the February 14, 2005 meeting be approved.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2005-03-21.
PRESENTATION
a) IS-2005-01 - New City Web Site -
The City's Information Systems division provided Committee with a brief overview of the new
City web site featuring the new City logo. Following a brief question and answer period the
following motion was made;
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Diodati and seconded by Mayor Salci that
Committee approve the registration of the new City of Niagara Falls Corporate Logo submitted
by Courtois Mather Creative Inc.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2005-03-21.
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REPORTS
a) MV¢-2005-20 - Kalar Road - Thorold Stone Road to Niven Street Parking Concerns
Mrs. Darlene Ingram of Kalar Road advised Committee that she is in agreement with the
recommendations listed in the report. Mrs. Ingrain further noted for staff's information that the
"no parking" signs seem to be to high. The Manager of Traffic & Parking informed Mrs. Ingrain
and staff that the signs are posted to regulation height. Mrs. Ingram advised Municipal Works
that the new sidewalks installed are being flooded. The Director of Municipal Works advised
that staff would investigate the drainage problem.
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Ioannonl and seconded by Alderman Campbell
that:
1) the existing "no parking: signs on both sides of Kalar Road between Thorold Stone Road
and Niven Street be replaced with oversize "no stopping: signs, and;
2) enforcement of the signs be carried out on a regular basis, and;
3) edge line pavement markings be applied on Kalar Road between Thorold Stone Road and
Niven Street during the 2005 Pavement Marking season.
4) that the "no stopping" signs post the set fine.
Motion: Carded
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2005-03-21.
b) MW-2005-25 - Commercial Parking Lots Update
It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci and seconded by Alderman Diodati that staff
continues to monitor and strictly enforce commerical lots in compliance with the licensing by-
law.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2005-03-21.
c) MW-2005-26 - Staffing Requirements - Clerical/Adminstrative -
Traffic & Parking Services
It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci and seconded by Alderman Kerrio that the
current temporary poistions of First Attendance Clerk and Permit Clerk (currently General Clerk
I), be posted as full time positions.
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Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2005-03-21.
d) R-2005-13 - MaeBain Community Centre Status Report
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo and seconded by Alderman Ioannoni
that the MacBain Community Centre Status Report be received for the information of
Committee.
Motion: Carded
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2005-03-21.
ADJOURNMENT
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Ioannoni and seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo
that the regular meeting of the Community Services Committee be adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
It was Ordered on the motion of Mayor Salci and seconded by Alderman Kerdo that Committee
enter into an "In-Camera" session at 6:35 p.m.
Community Services Department MW-2005-34
Municipal Works Ed Dujlovio
The City of ~,~ 4310 Queen Street Director
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April 18, 2005
Alderman Selina Volpatti, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-2005-34
Forest Glen Drive, Glenoaks Avenue and Oakridge Drive
Parking Review
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that:
1) parking be prohibited on the east side of Glenoaks Avenue between Forest Glen Drive and Thorold Stone
Road from Monday to Friday between 8:00a.m. and 4:30p.m., 2) parking be prohibited on the south side
Forest Glen Drive between Glenoaks Avenue and a point 85 metres east of Glenoaks Avenue from Monday to
Friday between 8:00a.m. and 4:30p.m., and; 3) a stop sign be installed on Glenoaks Avenue at Forest Glen
Drive facing northbound motorists.
1) THAT parking be prohibited on the east side of Glenoaka Avenue between Forest Glen Drive and Thorold
Stone Road at all times and on the parking be prohibited on the west side on Monday to Friday between
8:00a.m. and 4:30p.m.;and
i) THAT parking be prohibited on the south side Forest Glen DHve between Glenoaks Avenue and a
point 85 metres east of Glenoaks Avenue from Monday to Friday between 8:00a. m. and 4:30p.m.; and
ii) THAT a stop sign be installed on Glenoaks Avenue at Forest Glen Drive facing northbound motorists;
and
iii) THAT further study be done on a 4-way stop at the aforementioned location; and
i v) THAT staff investigate the issue of required parking at the school.
BACKGROUND:
In reply to a request from area residents, staff has conducted a parking review on Forest Glen Drive, Glenoaks Avenue
and Oakridge Drive to determine the feasibility of installing parking restrictions on the above-mentioned roadways. In
addition, residents requested that the intersection of Forest Glen Drive and Glenoaks Avenue be reviewed to determine
whether a stop control is required. The concern at this location stems from the lack of maneuvering space available to
motorists when parked vehicles are present, as well as the safety of pedestrians in the vicinity.
Forest Glen Drive, Glenoaks Avenue and Oakridge Drive are residential roadways located to the
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east of the recently constructed St. Vincent De Paul elementary school. The study section of
Forest Glen Drive is 255 metres in length and extends in an east/west direction from the western
dead end of Forest Glen Drive to Oakridge Drive. The roadway is 10 metres in width, permitting
traffic to travel unimpeded in both directions when vehicles are parked on both sides of the road,
and also consists of a sidewalk and a boulevard on both sides. Currently parking is restricted on
Forest Glen Drive fi'om a point 70 metres east of Glenoaks Avenue to a point 125 metres east of
Glenoaks Avenue on the north side only. The study section of Glenoaks Avenue is 165 metres in
length extending in a north/south direction between Forest Glen Drive and Thorold Stone Road.
The roadway is 8 metres in width also consisting ora sidewalk and boulevard on both sides.
There are currently no restrictions on Glenoaks Avenue. The study section of Oakridge Drive is
180 metres in length extending in an east/west direction between Glenoaks Avenue and a point
180 metres east of Glenoaks Avenue. The roadway is 8 metres in width consisting of a sidewalk
and boulevard on the south side only. There are currently no restrictions on Oakridge Drive.
Parking questionnaires were delivered to residents on Forest Glen Drive, Glenoaks Avenue and
Oakridge Drive. Through the questionnaire, residents had an opportunity to comment on the type
of parking control that would most benefit their situation. The following results were obtained
from the questionnaires:
Forest Glen Drive Parking Review
Number of residential establishments petitioned: 7
Number of responses received: 5 71%
Number of responses not received: 2 29%
Number of responses received: 5
Prefer to maintain the existing parking restriction: 2 40%
Prefer some form of parking restriction: 3 60%
The questionnaires delivered to residents of Forest Glen Drive reveal that the majority of
residents were in favor of implementing some kind of restriction on their street. Of the 7
questionnaires delivered 5 were returned, of which 3 (60%) were in favor of restrictions thereby
meeting the minimum criteria of the residential petition for the installation of parking
restrictions. It should also be noted that of the 3 residents in favor of the restrictions, only one
resident was in favor of restricting parking on both sides of the roadway. The residents
preferring the existing parking control also commented that the school should be responsible for
providing adequate parking on school property for parents picking-up or dropping-off children.
Oakridge Drive Parking Review
Number of residential establishments petitioned: 18
Number of responses received: 6 33%
Number of responses not received: 12 67%
Of the questionnaires delivered to Oakfidge Drive only 33% were returned. Thus, this is below
the minimum required response rate of 60% to initiate parking modifications based on residential
concerns as a consensus between the residents was not established.
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Glenoaks Avenue Parking Review
Number of residential establishments petitioned: 7
Number of responses received: 6 86%
Number of responses not received: 1 14%
Number of responses received: 6
Prefer to maintain the existing parking restriction: 2 33%
Prefer some form of parking restriction: 4 66%
The questionnaires delivered to Glenoaks Avenue reveal that the majority of residents are also in
favor of parking restrictions on their street. A total of 7 questionnaires were delivered of which 6
(86%) were returned. Four (67%) of the returned questionnaires were in favor of restricting
parking on Glenoaks Avenue. Two of the questionnaires were returned in favor of maintaining
the existing parking control, and one questionnaire was not returned at all. It should be noted
that all three had previously signed a petition circulated by a resident in November 2004
indicating their preference of a parking restriction.
Staff also performed field observations to determine whether motorists and pedestrians are
experiencing conflicts on these roadways. It was observed that vehicles parked on both sides of
Forest Glen Drive do not completely inhibit vehicles traveling in both directions on the roadway
due to the width of Forest Glen Drive, even with vehicles parked on both sides. Oakridge Drive
experiences the least amount of parking issues as the majority of parents tend to park on Forest
Glen Drive and Glenoaks Avenue, therefore, although the roadway is only 8 metres in width, no
problems were noticed on this roadway. Observations on Glenoaks Avenue reveal that vehicles
parked on both sides of the roadway hinder the operation of traffic, as Glenoaks Avenue is only 8
metres in width. The roadway's on-street parking is well utilized on both sides allowing little
room for motorists to manoeuver their vehicles. In addition, vehicles parking on or near the
southeast comer of the junction of Forest Glen Drive and Glenoaks Avenue inhibit visibility to
motorists making turning maneuvers at the intersection. A review of the collision files for all
three roadways reveals that there were no collision problems in the previous three year period.
It should also be noted that St. Vincent De Paul school opened in September 2004.
St. Vincent De Paul was built with an integrated Kiss & Ride facility. In the future, staffwill be
meeting with the school representatives to evaluate and identify potential improvements to the
program. Once the Kiss & Ride program at St. Vincent De Paul has been evaluated and
improvements made, some parking issues on Forest Glen Drive, Glenoaks Avenue and Oakridge
Drive may be resolved. Although some congestion may be relieved, parents may still choose to
park on these roadways for convenience.
With respect to the request for a stop sign at the intersection of Forest Glen Drive and Glenoaks
Avenue, staff conducted a review of the intersection to determine whether such a control device
is necessary at this location. Currently, the intersection of Forest Glen Drive at Glenoaks Avenue
is uncontrolled. Observations reveal that during school drop-off and pick-up times the amount of
pedestrians, predominantly school children is high. With vehicles parking near the intersection
visibility to both motorists and pedestrians is greatly reduced. During observations staff also
noticed that vehicles and pedestrians .experienced conflicts during departure time as the
intersection is uncontrolled and a large amount of pedestrians cross the roadway forcing
motorists to stop at the intersection. Although no collisions were identified in a collision history
review, the potential for a collision exists due to the amount of vehicular and pedestrian traffic
during peak school hours. It is therefore recommended that a stop sign be installed on Glenoaks
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Avenue at Forest Glen Drive to ensure motorists always stop prior to proceeding through the
intersection.
Based on the results obtained from the technical studies and the responses received from the
questionnaires, it is recommended that parking be restricted on the east side of Glenoaks Avenue
between Forest Glen Drive and Thorold Stone Road, as well as on the south side of Forest Glen
Drive between Glenoaks Avenue and a point 85 metres east of Glenoaks Avenue, from Monday
to Friday between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 4:30p.m. The implementation of these restrictions
will prohibit parents from parking their vehicles on this stretch of roadway alleviating visibility
concerns created by parked vehicles, and allowing greater visibility for both motorists and
pedestrians crossing the roadway. In addition, it will alleviate congestion on the road allowing
unimpeded movement of traffic in both directions. Furthermore, it is recommended that a stop
sign be installed on Glenoaks Avenue at Forest Glen Drive. The stop control will provide
additional safety for pedestrians crossing the intersection by ensuring that motorists come to a
stop allowing time to acknowledge the presence of pedestrians in the vicinity prior to proceeding
through the intersection.
Committee's concurrence with the recommendation outlined in this report ~vould be appreciated.
Prepared by: Respectfully submitted:
John MacDonald --
Karl Dren, C.E.T. t/ ChiefA //J°hnM~dministrative
Manager of Traffic & Parking Services
Officer
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Work
Bart Skiba
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The City of ~J'~..i Community Services Department MW-2005-41
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Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: edujlovic@city.niagarafalis.on.ca
April 18, 2005
Alderman Selina Volpatti, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-2005-41
Dorchester Road between Isaac Street and Waterloo Drive
Parking Review
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that this report be received for the information of the Committee.
BACKGROUND:
In response to a motion passed on November 15, 2004 at the Community Services Committee
Meeting, staff has conducted a parking review on Dorchester Road between Isaac Street and
Waterloo Drive. The above-noted motion was further to report MW-2004-170 "Dorchester Road
Bike Lane Update" to determine the feasibility of incorporating a designated bicycle lane on
Dorchester Road between Thorold Stone Road and Waterloo.
Currently parking is restricted on both sides of Dorchester Road between Thorold Stone Road and
Isaac Street. However, as on-street parking is available on both sides between Isaac Street and
Waterloo Drive parking questionnaires were delivered to residents on this section of Dorchester
Road. The results of the questionnaire revealed a response rate of 39%. Therefore, the minimum
response rate was not achieved and a statistical consensus was not established amongst the residents.
A review of the available travel and parking lane ~vidth on Dorchester Road indicates that there is
insufficient width to incorporate designated bicycle lanes on Dorchester Road and to maintain
parking. To accommodate designated bicycle lanes would require the removal of parking on both
sides of Dorchester Road. Given the low response rate to the parking questionnaires, it is suggested
that the existing edge lines on both sides of Dorchester Road in the study area be maintained and not
replaced with bicycle designation lanes.
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Committee's concurrence with the recommendation outlined in this report would be appreciated.
Prepared by: Respectfully submitted:
Karl Dren, C.E.T. //tlohn MacDonald
Manager of Traffic & Parking Services ~ Chief Administrative Officer
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Work
Tim Burshtein
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Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (995) 356-2354
E-mail: edujlovic@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
April 18, 2005
Alderman Selina Volpatti, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-200542
Taxi Stand Advisory Committee Recommendations
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that:
1) the criteria established for the placement of on-street taxi stands, outlined in this report, be
approved; and,
2) the locations identified in this report for both new taxi stands and the removal of existing
stands, be approved.
BACKGROUND:
Our taxi industry has indicated that there is a need for more on-street taxi stands, therefore,
recognizing that taxis play an important role in the overall transportation and traffic patterns, City
Council endorsed a recommendation to form a Taxi Stand Advisory Committee to review the need
to establish more taxi stands.
Tourists/visitors are offered a multitude of local transportation modes: Niagara Transit, taxis,
limousines, hotel shuttles, regional/local tours, The Niagara Parks People Mover System, intercity
tour buses and others. Tourists/visitors will use alternate modes of transportation if they are
convenient, enjoyable and affordable. Tourists/visitors have particular mobility needs (i.e., travel
bet~veen accommodations, restaurants, shops, businesses, local activities and tourist attractions). The
to urist/visitor experience can be enhanced through a combination o fwalking and shared ride options.
Taxis play an important role in meeting these needs.
In order to help service these needs, taxi stands are generally located at major transit hubs (Via Rail
and Niagara Transit), hotels, tourist attractions office and retail centres, hospitals and other major
types of generators. The purpose o festablishing taxi stands is to provide tourists/visitors alternatives
to car transportation as well as to reduce unnecessary taxi cimulation.
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The Committee is made up of the following representatives:
Alderman Janice Wing, Chairperson Alderman Carolyn Ioannoni
Karl Dren, Secretary Sue McDowell, Victoria/Centre BIA
Nancy Mclntosh, Fallsview BIA Ruth Ann Nieuwesteeg, Main/Ferry BIA
Dorothy Duncan, Downtown BIA *Len Cade, Lundy's Lane BIA
*Charlie Burland, Clifton Hill BIA Vacant - Chippawa BIA
Cammie Bateman, Niagara Falls Taxi Paul Fitzgerald, 5-0 Taxi
Paul Mountain, Niagara Airbus Paul Walker, Elite Taxi
* - did not wish to regularly attend meetings
Mike McAllister and Chris Grace of Niagara Regional Police Services By-law Enforcement &
Licencing Unit attended a number of meetings to offer advice and field questions.
First the Committee developed a mandate to establish the direction the committee wanted to pursue.
Committee Mandate
"Provide advice to Committee/Council through the Development of Criteria/Standards for a
unified approach to the placement of Taxi Stands at on-street locations."
Following this, the Committee established criteria for the placement of taxi stands
Criteria for Considering the Placement of On-Street Taxi Stands
1) Demonstrate need
- There should be a High Concentration of Pedestrian Activity Area
- Does not impede the flow of traffic or cause congestion or impact driveways or other
ingress/egress points
- The area should currently not be serviced by off street stands available to all taxi
companies
- Should be in areas of high visibility that provide for reasonable and efficient
customer service and driver safety
- Area Demographics
2) Steps for implementation
- Receive request to establish Taxi Stand in a general area or extend existing, if
possible
- It's primary purpose to provide for a staging area to service a particular use or is its
primary use to service walk-by traffic
- Traffic and Parking Services to review (location, traffic and pedestrian volumes,
identify any problems)
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- If in BIA area, affected BIA to be solicited for endorsement
- Taxi Cab companies to be solicited for endorsement
- Taxi Stands should be limited to two vehicle spaces, unless more is needed as
demonstrated
- Identify issues related driver/customer safety (illumination)
- Identify proximity to Niagara Transit stops and loading/unloading zones
- Determine if time of day restrictions / hourly / temporary / shared uses are necessary
3) Reasons for Removal/Relocation
- Based on the number/type of complaints (i.e., excessive idling, littering, cabs not
moving during snowplows/street sweeper operations, etc.)
- Construction/other temporary result in its removal/relocation (staff to investigate
suitable alternative)
- Lack of use to be agreed upon by all taxi companies and affected Big_.
- Change in demographics of pedestrian habits
- Constant over queuing of vehicles
4) Bi-Yearly Review
-monitor use
- feedback & follow-up
- Review complaints documented through N. R. P.
5) Other Issues to be Considered
- Special Pavement Markings to include hatching in taxi stands
Finally, the Committee put the criteria through the test, by reviewing locations for new stands, as
well as, removal/relocation of existing stands.
1) Dixon Street between Stanley Avenue & Fallsview Boulevard - Road not wide
enough - NOT RECOMMENDED
2) Livingstone Street - west of Fallsview Blvd on the south side - two-space stand -
remove two parking meter spaces - RE¢OMMEND£D
3) Victoria Avenue - on the west side in front of 5681 Victoria Avenue - shared with
loading zone - one space between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. - RECOMMENDED
4) Victoria Avenue - in front of Denny's Restaurant - west side - one parking meter to
be removed - one space to be established - R£COMMENDED
5) Victoria Avenue - across from Nightmares Bar - east side - Casino tour bus stop -
privately owned land - NOT RECOMMENDED
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6) Victoria Avenue - across from Sauer's Drug Store - east side - two parking meters
to be removed - RECOMMENDED
7) Victoria Avenue - in front of the Econo Lodge - west side - Loading zone - no shared
use opportunity - NOT RECOMMENDED
8) Victoria Avenue - in front of the Screamers - east side - shared with loading zone -
one space between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. - RECOMMENDED
9) Victoria Avenue - north of Clifton Hill - east side - too close to intersection - no land
available - NOT RECOMMENDED
10) * Clifton Hill - in front of Guinness Museum - north side - 4 spaces to be established
offsite at 4943/4945 Clifton Hill - RECOMMENDED OFF SITE
11) * Clifton Hill - in front of Movieland Museum - south side - 2 spaces to be
established of site at 4960 Clifton Hill - RECOMMENDED OFF SITE
12) Falls Avenue - in front of Duty Free - east side - Requires further review and
consultation - FURTHER REVIEW REQUIRED
13) Crysler Avenue - north of Queen Street - west side - 4 spaces to be established in
two-hour parking zone - 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. - RECOMMENDED
14) Oneida Lane - north of Clifton Hill - west side - remove taxi stand - RECOMMENDED
REMOVAL
15) Union Avenue - south of Kitchener Street - east side - remove taxi stand -
RECOMMENDED REMOVAL
16) Walnut Avenue - west of Victoria Avenue - north side - remove taxi stand -
RECOMMENDED REMOVAL
17) St. Lawrence Avenue - south of Park Street - west side - remove taxi stand -
RECOMMENDED REMOVAL
18) Fallsview Boulevard - north of Murray Street in front of the Best Western Hotel ~
remove taxi stand (approved at March 21/05 Council) - RECOMMENDED REMOVAL
19) Fallsview Boulevard - in front of the Marriott Hotel - east side - Requires further
review and consultation - FURTHER REVIEW REQUIRED
· - the Committee agreed that off-street stands are preferrable to on-street stands, but that these are
acceptable as an alternative to on-street stands ONLY where the off-street stands are open to all taxi
companies operating in the City.
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The Committee's concurrence with the recommendations outlined in this report would be
appreciated.
Prepared by: Respectfully submitted:
Karl Dren, C.E.T. [/ohn MacDonald
Manager of Traffic & Parking Services [.,/Chief Administrative Officer
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Work
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The City o1' ~/ MunicipaIWorks Ed Dujlovic
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Niagara Falls JJ~l'~, ....... Director
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E-mail: edujlovi@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Apdl18,2005
Alderman Selina Volpatti, Chairperson
and Members of the Communify Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members: Re: MW-2005-44 - Garner Road Drainage Outlet Improvements
Through Niagara Falls Golf Course Ltd.
Recommended Drainage Scheme
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed drainage scheme to improve the
drainage outlet for Garner Road and surrounding lands as set out in this report including;
l. the preparation and registration of an Easement Agreement with Niagara Falls Golf
Course Ltd. (described as Part 1 and 2 on Plan 59R-12603) to secure rights to construct a
future storm sewer across the subject lands,
2. authorization to enter into negotiations to purchase the 0.11 acre parcel (described as Part
l on Plan 59R-317l) from Peter & Angle Aleo to provide for permanent access and
rights for temporary and future drainage works.
BACKGROUND:
At its meeting on July 12, 2004, City Council adopted the recommendations in report MW-2004-122
which directed staffto "investigate and secure a suitable storm drainage outlet through the Niagara
Falls Golf Course (NFGC) property to accommodate drainage from Garner Road and runoff from
adjacent lands upstream."
Staff completed a number of field investigations and engineering designs in order to determine if
there was an opportunity to construct a proper storm outlet that would provide permanent relief to
this area that is subject to chronic flooding problems.
It was determined that a permanent solution to this problem would not be feasible given the
constraints of timing, costs and the uncertainty of impacts from future development on vacant lands
located within the watershed.
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This matter was discussed with some of the adjacent land owners through the Site Plan deliberations
for the golf course expansion at a meeting held on February 15, 2005. At this meeting it was agreed
that an interim solution involving the construction of an open ditch that conveyed flows from Garner
Road westerly along the southerly boundary of the Aleo property, then northwesterly up to Lundy's
Lane would provide some relief and protection from flooding.
New designs have been prepared and final adjustments to the location of some culverts on the west
side of Garner Road have now been coordinated with the adjacent owners. The temporary ditch
work will be constructed by the City as a Capital Works project and as such the City will require the
right to enter onto the Aleo and NFGC lands.
The recently approved Site Plan for the NFGC expansion shows the locations of both the permanent
easement for the future storm sewer and the temporary ditch work contemplated in this phased
solution. The permanent storm sewer easement ~vill be registered on title and subject to a formal
Easement Agreement. The temporary ditch works and the rights and responsibilities associated
therewith, are addressed in the NFGC's Site Plan Agreement.
The Aleo property is also a key element of this project because both the temporary and permanent
solutions involve this 25' wide (0.11 acre) parcel of land. It currently has a right-of-way in favour of
NFGC registered on it.
Given the City's interest in both the short and long term for the use of this parcel, staff is
recommending that it pursue outright ownership rather than an easement. This will guarantee
exclusive use of this land for City purposes. To date, only preliminary discussions have been held
with the property owner however, staffrecommer~ds that the City use its authority including its fights
to expropriate the subject lands if a reasonable negotiated purchase cannot be realized.
Once these two property matters have been addressed, the Municipal Works staff will tender the
works and engage a contractor to commence the temporary ditch construction as soon as possible.
We anticipate that the project can be completed within three weeks and commence in June 2005.
Please refer to the attached plan for further details.
Prepared lCy: i /4~espectfully submitted:~
Geolff Holman
Manager of Development /J Clfief Administrative Officer
Director of Municipal Works
S:\RE?ORTS\2005 Repoas\MW-2005-44 Garner Rd. NFGC Storm Outlet.wpd
Garner Road Drainage Outlet Improvements
Niagara Falls Golf Course
Recommended Drainage Scheme
Proposed Culvert Extension - Proposed Temporary Ditching
Future Storm Sewer Proposed Cross-Culvert
· Future Ditch Inlet / Catch Basin ~ Proposed Easement (NFGC)
.................. Proposed Lands to be Acquired (Aleo)
Community Services Department R-2005-20
Th Cit of l'Y~ Parks, Recreation & Culture Adele Ken
'" rQ ~: II ~'m~ , 4310 Queen Street Director
r laga a $ I~_ P.O. Box 1023
COnQdQ .~ Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
~- I ~ web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
April 18, 2005
Alderman Selina Volpatti, Chairperson
and Members of Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2005-20 - Indoor Soccer Project Update
Kalar Road Sports Park
RECOMMENDATION:
That staff continue to work with Copperlen provided a satisfactory response is received from
Copperlen regarding their Business Plan and consensus is reached by July 31, 2005 on the details
of a draft Lease Agreement.
BACKGROUND:
This report is intended to update Council on the progress of the indoor soccer complex that is
proposed as part of the Home for Girls Soccer along Kalar Road. The most recent report considered
by Council ,,vas R-2004-78 in December 2004 which recommended the designation o[ the indoor
soccer complex as a Municipal Capital Facility. The purpose of the previous report was to take
advantage of possible financial benefits under the MunicipalAct for projects that involve public and
private partnerships. That report was deferred by Council and later determined that it would be
inappropriate to initiate such a proposal at this point in the project development.
Last summer, City Council approved a Memorandum of Understancling Agreement (MOU) between
the City and Copperlen which outlined various responsibilities of both parties. Although the
Agreement officially expired on December 31, 2004, staff continues to work with Copperlen on
satisfying all the planning requirements for indoor soccer complex. There continues to be strong
support for the project by both the Girls and Boys Soccer Clubs.
Council recently received a letter from Girls Soccer expressing concerns with the delays in the
project. A response letter ,,vas forwarded to Girls Soccer with a copy sent to members of Council.
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Council was also provided with a chronology of the project prepared by staff.
A summary of the most recent meetings on the project is highlighted as follows:
March 1, 2005
A meeting was held with various City staff and James Douglas of Copperlen, together with his
lawyer, architect and engineer. Mayor Ted Salci and Andrew Howcroft of Girls Soccer were also
present. The purpose of the meeting was to obtain a status of the pi'oject and to highlight the work
necessary in order to obtain a building permit.
March 10, 2005
A meeting was held with City staff to review the draft ground lease agreement prepared by the legal
firm of Martin Sheppard Fraser who is acting on behalf of the City.
March 23, 2005
A meeting was held with City staff and Randy Boyce of Martin Sheppard Fraser to finalize the
revised draft ground lease agreement.
April 4, 2005
A meeting was held with representatives of various City Departments and Copperlen's consultants
to review all site plan comments. Comments from Fire Services, Planning, Engineering and Parks,
Recreation & Culture were dealt with and final revisions are to be made and the site plan drawings
resubmitted to the Planning Department. A two-week turn around time is expected for the necessary
work to be resubmitted to the Planning Department.
Future Action Steps
There are a number of steps necessary in order for the development to proceed toward building
permit issuance and they are highlighted as follows:
1. Re-submission of plans by Copperlen to the City in order to obtain site plan approval.
2. Provide the draft ground lease agreement to Copperlen for their review. It is
expected that there will be negotiations by both parties in order to come to a final
lease agreement that will be presented to Council for approval.
3. Coppeflen has not yet responded to the questions raised as part of the City's review
of their Business Plan.
4. Detailed architectural plans and application for building permit are to be submitted
to the Building Department in order to obtain a building permit.
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5. Submission of all fees will be necessary as part of the Building Department's
approval.
Conclusion:
City staffcontinues to ~vork with Copperlen and their consultants to assist in the finalization of all
planning approvals for the indoor soccer facility. Considerable work still remains. However, City
staff is committed to working with Copperlen and providing guidance in the site plan and building
permit approval processes.
Prepared by: Respectfully submitted:
Bob Bolibmck // John MacDonald
Manager of Community Development ~,' Chief Administrative Officer
& Landscape Design
Recommended by: ,/
Adele Kon
Director of Parks, Recreation & Cnlmre
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City Hall
4S10 Queen Street
Niaga~ Falls, ON L2E~5
web site: ~.ci~,niagar~alls.on.~
F~: (905) 37~35~
jma~ona~.ni~a~alls.on.ca ·
January 17, 2005
By .Fax: 905-641-2588
Mr. James Douglas
Copperlen Sports and Entertainment
94 Church Sweet
St Catharines, ON 2R 3C8
Dear Mr. Douglas:
rc: Review of Business Plan - Kalar Road Sports Complex
Indoor Soccer Facility Proposal
Thank you for providing your Business Plan which was discussed with Senior Staffand Mr. Cam
Watson on Thursday, January 6, 2005. We axe very excited about the vision you have put forward
for this facility and believe it would be a tremendous asset for our community.
There are, however, several areas that require further clarification and we would ask that you please
respond as soon as possible to the points outlined below:
1. Capital Cost
These costs appear to be very Iow and, at minimum, the City would like a formal letter from
a professional architect or engineer adopting thom as complete and reasonable. One would
think that the contingency and/or the overall estimate would inerease as a result of current
steel pricing circumstances. Also, greater ¢laxity as to the $600,000 in "sponsorship"
participation in the capital program is requested.
2. Revenue Estimates
Approximately 50%, of the revenue estimates, are for private facility rentals. A more solid
explanation of the following is requested:
a) your geographic market area
b) the number of indoor players ia that market
c). your anticipated market share with regard to competition, including St. Catharines
d) the split in your users between local soccer clubs and other private rental use
c) thc anticipated average annual revenue per user
f) an explanation of house leagues versus other forms of use
g) soccer revenue data fitom other relevant facilities in Hamilton, Vaughan, Buffalo, or
elsewhere, is requested.
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3) Operating Costs
A clearer explanation of how the facility will be staffed (ix., a facility payroll versus others)
and how thc many activ/tics and partidpants will be managed on a daily basis bythosc staff,
particularlyw/th regard to information requests, injuries, vandal/sm, malfunctions, accidents,
lost articles, use disagreements, other problems as they ar/se, etc.
4) Tax Fee and Development Charge Forgiveness
The Business Plan should be mended to reflect that no concessions will be made with regard
to fees and charges.
5) Utilities and Janitorial
The annual budget for these two items is anticipated to be $38,900 which appears to be low.
The explanation given is that this is inappropriate due to the spec/al purpose nature of the
facility. Confirmation of the operating expenses for these and other items for two
comparable centres would be desirable to have as a cross check.
6) Financing
The principals beb./nd Zorcorp are deaeribed as prominent l%ancial executives. It would be
useful to have some descriptive literat~e from Zoreorp, as it does not appear to be readily
otherwise obtainable.
7) City Risk
We are unclear as to how the "partnership agreement" will limit the City's financial r/sk ia
the event of financial fa/lure during construct/on or subsequently. The Business Plan sets out
a cie0xly profitable scenario for the venture. What are the implications for the City as
"partoer", if actual results are less pro/~table or not profitable at all?
8) Wellness Centre
A letter o finterestYcomplhnent for"Kebok University" should be provided re the $234,000
rental assumption.
9) Competition
A clearer explanation as to the competitive and revenue implications of a second fadlity
potentially being constructed in Niagara Falls is requested.
Yours
Administrative Officer
JM:kk
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c: Adele Kon, Director o£Parks, Recreation & Culture
Community Services Department R-2005-21
The City of ~1( Parks, Recreation & Culture Adele Kan
Niagara Falls lJ~'.P.O.4310 Box Queen 1023 Street Director
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city,niagara fails,on .ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-maih akon@city, niagara falls.on .ca
April 18, 2005
Alderman Selina Volpatti, Chairperson
and Members of Comraunity Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2005-21 - Grant Request - Village of Chippawa
Citizen's Committee
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council deny the request for funding. *THAT THE REQUEST FOR FUNDING BE APPROVED*
BACKGROUND:
As the attached letter indicates, The Village of Chippawu Citizen's Committee is requesting a grant
in the amount of $799.20 to cover their organization's liability insurance premium. The letter also
explains that they are a non-profit independent organization that provides a variety of cultural
services in the Chippawa area. The organization requires insurance in order to use the Cummington
Square for the summer concerts and other special events.
The City provides a $5 million liability policy which is available for community groups. A policy
was established to provide a sliding scale for payment in order to financially assist community
groups with the cost of their liability insurance. The sliding scale is as follows:
Year l - 100% of the premium is paid by the City
Year 2 - 66% of the premium is paid by the City
Year 3 - 33% of the premium is paid bythe City
Year 4 - 0% of the premium is paid by the City
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This is the first year that the Village of Chippawa Citizen's Committee would be reqnired to pay the
full cost of their premium. Staffis recommending that their request be denied because support could
lead to other organizations making a similar request.
Recommended by: Respectfidly Submitted: ,
Adele Kon // John MacDonald
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture b/ Chief Administrative Officer
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3711 Gunning Drive
Niagara Falls, Ontado, 1_2G 6L5, 905-295-4647
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3 ! 2005
Adele Kon PARKS, RECReATiON
L~
City of Niagara Falls & CUt,TURE
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 6X5
Dear Mayor Salci and Council Members:
When our Group was first formed in 1992, we were informed that we were covered under
the umbrella of the City of Niagara Falls for Insurance. In 2000 we began to receive bills
for insurance which we have been paying up to the year 2004.
The Village of Chippewa Citizen's Committee is a volunteer organization which is self-
supporting. Our aim is the preservation and promotion of the history of the Village of
Chippawa and to make our community better in every way we can. Our objective is to
promote and maintain the historical aspects of the Village of Chippewa and surrounding
area.
As we are a non-profit group we only have two sources of income. One is from the
collection of pop cans that we obtain throughout the year. We collect them from relatives
and friends then redeem them for cash at the recycle yard. The other income is from
having a BBQ at the Chippawa Foodland during the summer. However, the bulk of our
funds are used to purchase historical plaques each year and have them erected on local
sites around the Village of Chippewa and also to maintain our summer concerts, Walking
Tour of Chippewa and Candles and Caroling in December. To date we have erected nine
historical plaques.
Our Committee uses City property for our activities a total of approximately 20 hours a year
and we feel this length of time does not warrant the cost of insurance of $799.20 for the
year 2005.
Summary of Our Activities:
1. Every Sunday evening in July and August we hold Sunday Music Concerts in
Cummington Square at the Bandshell. We obtain musicians and advertise in Welland, Fort
Erie, Niagara Falls, and St. Catharines, We have a good following and we pass the hat for
funds. The money that is collected is in turn given to the entertainment for their
performance.
2. In August our Committee holds a Historical Walking Tour in which we erect a historical
plaque on a site or a building in the Village of Chippawa. Our guide for this tour is either
John Burtniak President of the Lundy's Lane Historical Society or Sherman Zavitz City of
Niagara Falls and Niagara Parks Historian.
3. Every summer we clean and weed Cummington Square.
4. Our Committee is a member of the "Adopt-A-Streef' Program and we clean Main and
Welland Streets in Chippawa three times each summer.
5. We are involved in the City of Niagara Fall's "Paint-A-Post' Program, in which the City
provides the blue paint and our Committee takes time during the summer to go around the
Village of Chippawa and sand and paint all the sign posts in the Village.
6. Every December we hold Candles and Caroling in Cummington Square. We have a
School Choir and entertainment for the public. Donations of $2.00 are collected for candles
which in turn are given to Project Share.
7. Displays: The Citizen's Committee are quite active in displaying memorabilia about the
Village of Chippawa history at various events in the Village of Chippawa, such as the Lions
Club Cow Patty Bingo, the Willoughby Historical Museum events, the Lions Fall Festival,
and Heritage week in February at Niagara Square.
Due to the fact that we are a small group of volunteers who work very hard to obtain our
limited funds, we are not in a position to pay the high price for insurance. We would be
very appreciative of the City of Niagara Falls if they could help us cover our insurance costs
for 2005 and also the years to come, as we cannot afford the insurance costs now or in the
future.
We trust this will provide you the information you desire, if you require any anything more,
please do not hesitate to contact us.
Yours truly,
Bill Manley
President
cc: Mayor Ted Salci and Members of City Council
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