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2005/12/12COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 12, 2005 Order of Business and Agenda Package PRAYER: Alderman Victor Pietrangelo COUNCIL MEETING December 12, 2005 DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the current Council Meeting at this time. DEPUTATIONS /PRESENTATIONS Sleep Cheap, Charities Reap Representative's from the three beneficiary charities, Project S. H.A. R. E, GNGH Emergency Room and Women's Place South Niagara /Nova House, will be in attendance to receive cheque presentations. Representatives from the various participating hotels will also be present. MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENT Additional Items for Council Consideration: The City Clerk will advise of any further items for Council consideration. APPOINTMENT MATTERS 1. Chief Administrative Officer 2. Chief Administrative Officer 2 REPORTS RATIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES (Alderman Selina Volpatti, Chair) RATIFICATION OF CORPORATE SERVICES (Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair) CD- 2005 -13 Appointments Transit Commission R- 2005 -65 Appointment to Committee CONSENT AGENDA THE CONSENT AGENDA IS A SET OF REPORTS THAT COULD BE APPROVED IN ONE MOTION OF COUNCIL. THE APPROVAL ENDORSES ALL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN EACH OF THE REPORTS WITHIN THE SET. THE SINGLE MOTION WILL SAVE TIME. PRIOR TO THE MOTION BEING TAKEN, AN ALDERMAN MAY REQUEST THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE REPORTS BE MOVED OUT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. MW- 2005 -144 2006 148 -05 Park Street Crysler Avenue Tender Award PD- 2005 -102 Municipal Heritage Committee Work Program 2006 BY -LAWS to the Niagara Arts Culture The City Clerk will advise of any additional by -laws or amendments to the by -laws listed for Council consideration. 2005 -214 A by -law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement with Ascot Woods Ltd. respecting Ascot Woods Extension 7 Subdivision. 2005 -215 A by -law to amend and consolidate by -law 6661 -1964, and subsequent amendments, being a by -law with respect to signs in the City of Niagara Falls, with a view to enact a new sign by -law for the City of Niagara Falls in 2006. (Handout) 2005- 216 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 12 day of December, 2005. NEW BUSINESS Council ADDITIONS TO COUNCIL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2005 Additional Communication 1. New Year's Eve Fireworks FX WORX inc. is requesting permission to hold the annual fireworks display from the Skylon Tower on New Year's Eve. -AND- -AND- Memo from City Clerk RECOMMENDATION: For the approval of Council. 2. Memorial Handball Tournament/YMCA "Partnerships with Youth" Fundraiser. request to have an event with liquor at the MacBain Community Centre, January 7, 2006 event. Memo from City Clerk RECOMMENDATION: That Council give approval for this one off event and that staff come back in the new year with an amendment to the Municipal Alcohol Risk Management Policy. 3. Niagara Falls Community Policing Re: Graffiti requesting that Council consider adopting an anti graffiti by -law. -AND Memo from City Clerk RECOMMENDATION: That the matter be referred to staff. Consent Agenda 1. MW- 2005 -147 Boyers Creek Drain Extension of Works Under the Drainage Act. By -law 1. 2005 -215 A by -law to amend and consolidate By -law 6661 -1964, and subsequent amendments thereto with respect to signs in the City of Niagara Falls with a view to enacting a new Sign By -law in 2006. Clerk's Department Inter Departmental Memorandum To: Mayor Ted Salci Members of Council From: Dean Iorfida City Clerk Ext. 4271 Subject: New Year's Eve Fireworks Working Together to Serve Our Community Niagara Falls The City of Canada Date: December 12, 2005 Request to hold fireworks display FX WORX INC requests permission to hold the annual fireworks display from the Skylon Tower on New Year's Eve. Background: City By -law 70 -86 stipulates that no person shall within the City of Niagara Falls set off fireworks unless specifically authorized to do so by City Council. It should be noted that FX WORX has done the New Year's Eve fireworks for many years. Recommendation: For the approval of Council. Dean Iorfida New Years Eve From: "Nancy Benedict" <nbenedict @fxworxinc.com> To: "Dean Iorfida" diorfida @city.niagarafalls.on.ca> Date: 12/7/2005 2:19 PM Subject: New Years Eve Dear Mr. Iorfida, On behalf of FX WORX INC. I would like to request permission from City Council for our New Years Eve fireworks dsiplay from the top of the Skylon Tower. The effects will be the same as previous years. Please advise me if you need any additional information. Thank you for your attention. Sincerely, Nancy Benedict FX WORX INC. 2147 Powerline Rd. W Lynden, Ont. 905 304 -1348 Page 1 of 1 file: /C:\ Documents% 20and% 20Settings \Administrator\Local %20Settings \Temp \GW 00... 12/12/2005 Clerk's Department Inter Departmental Memorandum To: Mayor Ted Salci Members of Council From: Dean Iorfida City Clerk Ext. 4271 Date: December 12, 2005 Subject: Memorial Handball Tournament/ YMCA "Partnerships with Youth" Fundraiser The City of Niagara Falls Canada Request to have an event with liquor at the MacBain Community Centre- for January 7, 2006 event. Background: Council approved a new Municipal Alcohol Risk Management Policy on February 14, 2005. The policy sets out which municipal facilities will allow liquor (with a proper special occasions permit from the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario (A.G.C.O.)). The MacBain Community Centre was not listed as one of the municipality facilities to allow liquor. Nonetheless, an exception was made for the grand opening of the facility. (Council also approved an exception for the Girls Home for Soccer for the Serbian soccer tournament) Staff believe that there may be future requests for use of the MacBain Community Centre for various special events. As a result, staff will come back in the new year with an amendment to the policy. In the interim, Council will have to decide whether to allow an event with liquor to happen at the MacBain Centre on a case by case basis. Recommendation: That Council give approval for this one off event and that staff come back in the new year with an amendment to the Municipal Alcohol Risk Management Policy Working Together to Serve Our Community MEMO From: Bill Haskin To: Wayne Campbell Date: December 9, 2005 re: Memorial handball tournament YMCA "Partnerships with Youth" Fundraiser Further to our conversation, please find attached: a) Correspondence dated November 22, 2005 initiated by Chris Cristelli intended to introduce the community to this tournament/fundraiser and /or create an awareness that it will occur yet again in 2006. b) Correspondence dated November 30, 2005 generated by Ted McDonnell attesting to awareness and support of this annual event. c) email dated December 7 generated by Ted McDonnell advising of approval problem related to LCBO special occasion permit application for this event. d) Application for a Special Occasion Permit dated November 28, 2005. As discussed, this tournament/fundraiser will take place even if there is no approval. Historically, no permit was required in the Fourth Avenue facility and nourishment and beer were served in a hospitality room the event proposed this year is identical in this respect. Limited amounts of beer in a restricted area for restricted hours during the day. Should you have any questions or comments, please, do feel free to contact myself at 905 356 --7782 (office), 905 708 -5919 (cell) or 905- 356 -8742 (home) or Chris Critelli at 905- 374 -2083. Z9 3Jdd 31VI931100 G OdWVIS 9T99 -t -GAF QA:7T CAA7 /7T /7T E0 39Vd CHRI:S.CrtI5TELLL.r+M14.ww.-. a vac, +fwLe�o` r.d� YMCA We build strong kids. strong families, strong communities. To Whom It May Concern: The YMCA of Niagara, Niagara Falls Branch is aware of and in support of the Metnorial Handball Tournament being held at our facility on January 7, 2006. This is an annual event that supports the YMCA's annual support campaign, Mr. Chris Cristelli is a long tim member and is organizing the tournament on behalf of the YMCA. Please oantact rive directly if you hive arty questions or concerns, Regards, Ted McDonnell Centre Manager (905) 358.9622 x625 Wednesday November 30, 2005 YMCA of Niagara Niagara Fa).la YMCA Branch 7150 Mota rose Road, Niagara Falls. ON LYH 3N3 YMCA Charfaaliie Number 11950 7'064 RR0001 www.rmcofiliagark.or A Farmer to the linked Way 31VIE31100 U OJWd1S 8T99 -t39E -906 90 :ZT 900Z /ZT /ZT Application for a Special Occasion Permit This application must be submitted to and be issued by Art LCBO permit bLeuies tiros lo the municipality where the event is W oe held or if there is no LCEa issuing store in the municipality. Ai the LCBO issuing store duals closest to the premt44; where the event is 10 take place. The appli fee must itecomparty the application each, ceiti tied cheque or money order rrlas id pv yable to the LCBO er Minister of Finance at toast 10 days prior to a receptipf eveel held bidoorar Di days prior to all other everiL+. The Wrp&catfoi* fog fa rton,refu Jable. Mine o rrpphcant [may v qn d PAnf a tI fl 11me rst ne ne 4 UL1% t -A-1.4 90 3EJbd J11d Ti al rr,e u poem who wait attend and ba responsible for emit P ant Wet nerM, 'Iry rralrrlei �r ur 13 5 Ne.l cri u �oattli Coda .ir. #2-44S1 as Number NATURE OF EVENT AND FEE PEP DAY RECEPTION gl No Bata U Pa Selo RcreptipM ere mod that are l'arlited 10 ;nvite4 ewes aaly 77ie seatral pyt,b4 awe., tM n bnilteJ the m prnft Hey be pe,der dlroctlr a Nit trout the sale or &sera I UNDRAISlNt3 r: 4 SaI9 WNI you be receiving any donated liquor from manurac(urars 1a' due event? Yes f rl'zo COMMUIV!rr' FESTIVAL fi ;75 Said pee day period (ppttseeutivej r I SIGNIFICANT EVENT 8271; Eats cONAUMER SHOW C"1s7S aisle EiMAAkET RESEARCH S26 No Solo fl AUCTION OF LIQUOR fl $16 Sala CMR r1 Y hog 5NQW C $2G No Bale t175 Sete S5 ct t it Detali$ of even; M e, V'A 01"f t A t_ �i✓ A. l� 3117IJ3 1100 GNOJWd1S Alcohol anp S4eMIn0 Cort'lthfasion of °Markt Name of prom Andreas 7 90'.,r' 'S'r•12er props wM, ow a i 1T. 1owrL v Age gW i AYZ.K 5 CA4r 1■2CI e n tin area oo Tmi or Regiuna11M14nlcioallty re pprreone under la yeerr, of age to tae admrtts3r 1111 e1 a nerved or corlsoMeg' Outdoors Under a TenVMarquse/Pavllixl: Have Votl tartan Server Trailing? ArY tickets to be sold fur the event? or Is there an adtreetion charge? Will alcohol be cold/ •Are you curving homemade wine/beer? (rellgbue events or beer /,sine otvba only) will the event be advenised7 11 ye& explain: where event Is to held sa iocv;yt� repector osta Code 13 Srlie Ybti lNo Yee Nq ditt /own, v and N I fit' >�IZfk `'At delete Char(, "eglatereu nC o Nen•p rofli eerporotier Llyt dates), start Lld finish llrhas, raomlaig tion and c *tlmated attw�d tine el q ant nruttt sr 00 Date* gig.A.IIr' (dm'n1 nilah acme ;A.:r;. /p,m.t E Yes EJ VI" El Yea CG Yea Yt a ONO Rinerierea knots location colknote0bltanocincp E Yeas Rita Vey 8Ne L DIPLOMATIC EVENT EL25 No Gala Is event tor Molten {fuesfm Array? r Y Eta Nn te' tt4 A 1( e+ r A%T- 1150. MON MOS �n u Ity €.44712.....e.- rw t i�.i +emu, 1•� MCA op Usti Mh�&,ir4 Go l4 lo 875 QIOSMtj T 1 N U 11 P'o t e, 12� 11 614 L ADpllearlon must be signed. 5oe page 2 I Pone 1:+17 8T99 -b5E -506 90 :ZI 5002 /ZT /ZT Clerk's Department Inter Departmental Memorandum To: Mayor Ted Salci Members of Council From: Dean Iorfida City Clerk Ext. 4271 Subject: Graffiti The City of Niagara Falls Canada Date: December 12, 2005 Niagara Falls Community Policing Re: Graffiti- That Council consider adopting an anti graffiti by -law. Background: Attached is a letter from Linda Page, Chairperson of Niagara Falls Community Policing indicating that graffiti is a growing concern in the community. Her group is requesting that the City adopt an anti graffiti by -law similar to one in Toronto. A letter from the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee indicates that the committee does not support graffiti at the Skate Park and that they support whatever action is necessary to remove it. Recommendation: That the matter be referred to staff. Working Together to Serve Our CommunitN December 7, 2005 Mayor Ted Salci Members of Council 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6X5 Dear Mayor Salci and Members of Council: On behalf of the Niagara Falls Community Policing Committee we would like to inform you of a growing concern within our community that we have identified as a problem, namely the increase of graffiti throughout the community. It is our collective opinion that the best policy is one of ZERO TOLERANCE" We respectfully request that council consider adopting a anti graffiti by -law comparable to that of the City of Toronto to help address this growing problem. Many other cities throughout Canada are adopting by -laws to address these concerns as well. Our committee, along with dozens of concerned business owners and other community groups, are fully prepared to participate in the process to implement this new by -law. We look forward to your favourable response to our proposal. Respectfully yours Linda Page Chairperson Niagara Falls Community Policing. His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Dear Mayor Salci and Members of Municipal Council: In co operation with The City of Niagara Falls Canada Parks, Recreation Culture 7150 Montrose Road, Unit 1, Niagara Fails, ON L2H 3N3 Tel: 905- 356 -7521, ext. 3330 Fax: 905 356 -7404 Re: Graffiti Issue December 12, 2005 The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee have been asked to advise City Staff of their opinion on graffiti at the Skate Park and whether the City should host a graffiti contest or whether the City should provide graffiti boards for the youth. In order to make an informed decision, Constable Joanne Carter of the Niagara Regional Police Service, was invited to attend the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee meeting on December 7, 2005. Constable Joanne Carter is recognized as the "Police Expert" on graffiti. Last year, the NRPS received a Provincial Award on their success in dealing with graffiti in the Niagara Region. In the presentation, the NRPS were in support of a zero tolerance approach to graffiti and they strongly support the execution of Municipal and Regional By -laws as a means to deal with the control of graffiti. After the presentation and discussion, The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee decided they are not in favour of any graffiti contest, or art boards and recommend that the graffiti should be removed from the Skate Park. The following motion was made by the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee: "Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee do not support graffiti at the Skate Park and that they support whatever action is necessary to remove it Your support of this motion would be greatly appreciated. :LA c.c. Adele Kon, Director of Parks Recreation Culture S: \Youth \LettaflMYAC letter to Council Dec 8, 2005 re Crafhti.wpd Yours truly, Patricia Dunn, Chairperson Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Niagara/10s The City of Niagara Falls Canada Corporate Services Department CD- 2005 -13 Clerk's Division 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356 -7404 E -mail: diorfida @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: December 12, 2005 Re: CD- 2005 -13 Appointments to the Niagara Transit Commission RECOMMENDATION: That Council vote on the slate of applicants to serve the Niagara Transit Commission. BACKGROUND: An Act Respecting the City of Niagara Falls sets out the composition of the Transit Commission as follows: (1) The Commission is a body corporate and shall consist of five members, as follows: 1. The mayor of the City, during his term of office. 2. Four members appointed by the council of the City, two of whom shall be appointed each year for a term of two years. As a result of the above, Council must fill two (2), two year vacancies. It should be noted that all other appointments made by Council are now made in conjunction with the term of Council. Voting will be done by secret ballot. Each Council member will be allowed to vote for two (2) candidates. The two candidates receiving the highest vote totals will be appointed to the two -year terms. In the event of a tie, a run -off vote(s) may be necessary. Pre printed ballots will be available to assist in the process. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development Dean lorfida City Clerk December 12, 2005 The list of applicants is as follows, there applications are attached: John Beam Manny David Anthony Di Giacomo* Angelo Anthony DiCienzo Toby E. Mace Leo Martineau Wayne A. (Bart) Mayes* Peter J. McAllister Norm Puttick Dr. Ken Smith Kevin Verroche incumbents Finally, the appointment will be formally ratified by by -law at a future Council meeting. Recommended by: 1 Dean Ior�fida City Clerk Approved by: /1; 44,,koZiL 0.6 T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services 2 CD 2005 13 Respectfully submitted: h2 e z-t--- A, ohn MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer Transit Commission Applica`� -'p Page 1 of 1 Dean lorfida Transit Commission Application From: "JOHN BEAM" maximumice @bellnet.ca> To: <diorfida @niagarafalls.ca> Date: 11/27/2005 5:44:20 PM Subject: Transit Commission Application Name of Applicant: JOHN BEAM Address:6219 JOHNSON DRIVE NIAGARA FALLS Postal Code: L2J 3J6 Telephone Number Residence: 905 -357 -1767 Business: 905 321 -4423 E -Mail: maximumice @bellnet.ca Occupation: OWNER CATARACT CITY ICE Briefly describe your recent volunteer experience: Briefly describe additional skills or experience relevant to this appointment: OPEN TO NEW IDEAS TOOK FUEL COSTS FOR MY COMPANY FROM $60 \,000 A YEAR DOWN TO UNDER $15 \,000. THE TRANIST SYSTEM NEEDS DRASTIC OVERHAUL NEEDS TO BE AFFORDABLE AT LITTLE EXPENSE AS POSSIBLE FROM THE TAX PAYER. MAYBE SOME PUBLIC PRIVATE VENTURE COULD BE LOOKED AT. file: /C:\ Documents% 20and% 20Settings \Administrator\Local %20Settings \Temp \GW 00... 11/28/2005 Niagarafla is NAME OF APPLICANT: ADDRESS: POSTAL CODE: 1 14 7 J 9 TELEPHONE NUMBER: RES: 33'3— 00 2 E -MAIL: OCCUPATION: Briefly describe your recent volunteer experience: ✓v G... -..�1 C,- e PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO: X30 )v)c6a S WAG: FP S T..I 05 30P 14:1.2 BUS: 37 g 17 ci t-F fr y t- 3 C-J 4 c l en,",., See -1,.r; I O1= i ce4. P>•- rid c.c.7 Shy, -e vrr, T-fie e r vor mo i l c c t C-1-1c s h ,'Y1 l' f) J /o r. /G r'! f d he.; C, 1, i t.." 1"-rJ Oc G /tiG t Briefly describe additional skills or experience relevant to this appointment. Attach additional sheets, if necessary: 1 c .ti q .R,r r, z A,4 t h r,. pre f.sr; n4 of; v-; r 41..c 1'4 6 1�� to�� Cs Gv y r /c S r i i y 671 5 s /o y-e.e_ ,r d it 7 a rk Please note: There are two vacancies on the Transit Commission: two (2), two -year terms. City Council will vote on the appointments at their December 12, 2005 meeting. Any questions regarding duties and responsibilities of the Transit Commission should be directed to Mr. Terry Librock, General Manager at 905 -356 -1179. Deadline for applications: Friday, December 2, 2005 by 4:30 p.m. Niagara,Falls NAME OF APPLICANT: ADDRESS: Briefly describe your recent volunteer experience: APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO: AW Nom G 1 1 A Go Mtn 8�?.0 o•6.K.vicioO Df2. KU m4o►Q.& F nOtis, fZ.L& POSTAL CODE: 1:16 6 S TELEPHONE NUMBER: RES: 1 O 3 SI, 233 BUS: Roc 2 2170 30 L5.. E -MAIL: 1 M C t t4e.om.t2 Q. p' ..NLE T 4.4 OCCUPATION: CAVIL,/ G V 1 a„ L E i� l 5,e V .0 12.1 {e'k 3- A V p Q. 531 P C T G l.'T 1 0 tkA [R 1k (us, nbt pt t)ri T ou sc tL s e¢.veD cLati, 14181 Briefly describe additional skills or experience relevant to this appointment. Attach additional sheets, if necessary: g A111 Ala YtuuS 110 C0:34,1 i) 6 TO €70-v I ca 11, -NA &I sr TD Please note: There are two vacancies on the Transit Commission: two (2), two -year terms. City Council will vote on the appointments at their December 12, 2005 meeting. Any questions regarding duties and responsibilities of the Transit Commission should be directed to Mr. Terry Librock, General Manager at 905 -356 -1179. Deadline for applications: Friday, December 2, 2005 by 4:30 p.m. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY z 'T; m CM c.; ru NiagarafKIA NAME OF APPLICANT: ADDRESS: POSTAL CODE: TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Nii i• FALLS CLERKS 7 ,,_1:= �._I. t'I.L s l 1 _t .0004 PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO: Angelo Anthony DiCienzo 4462 Homewood Avenue Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 4X5 Res: 905 357 -5381 CeII: 905 -401 -3680 Bus: 905 356 -1179 E MAIL: adicienzo @sympatico.ca OCCUPATION: Municipal transit bus operator for the Niagara Falls Transit Commission Briefly describe your recent volunteer experience: Financial clerk for the St. David's ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints. (Responsible for all budgetary, including facility, office, social and welfare needs.) Briefly describe additional skills or experience relevant to this appointment. Attach additional sheets, if necessary: As a current and long time municipal transit driver, I am aware of its issues, urban transit demands and growth requirements, as well as the physical and budgetary limits and responsibilities. Professional interpersonal people skills, with a realistic, objective and cohesive attitude. Successfully educated at post secondary levels, as an engineering technician (mechanical) Am familiar with, and have a symbiotic relationship with, the current managerial staff, presently constituted at the Niagara Falls Transit Commissions George Mower's office. Please note: There are two vacancies on the Transit Commission: two (2), two-year terms. City Council will vote on the appointments at their December 12, 2005 meeting. Any questions regarding duties and responsibilities of the Transit Commission should be directed to Mr. Terry Librock, General Manager at 905 356 -1179. Deadline for applications: Friday, December 2, 2005 by 430 p.m E -MAIL: Niagarajlalls NAME OF APPLICANT: ADDRESS: POSTAL CODE: TELEPHONE NUMBER: OCCUPATION: Briefly describe your recent volunteer experience: hi C i:. CLERKS fi? ��s HILLS C:L.4Ei'•.t _3`l J {1 .L 1.57 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO: ‘ee ci `t i i9V 4 OA/ ..1G cc-6. RES: qO S 3sg -7 g 7 BUS: 1 i C c( cf' S( i 7 d iar �i. orr e-C4frvir a c0 •Cq (9p 4rd c r4.7S'p Gy rEf7 d a o 0-7.1 A 1/ -77 /fi. /G, #D Ste! Tat ®lw ntEe 1 A r4t rrh t c Oro1.tr e/ /Non Zd- PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY c P n -e- fi i' -tom -ef /4 Briefly describe additional,sic ills or exper relevant to this apppintment. Attach additional sheets, if necessary: (I/ V..! Z T.17.- c r■ 6 4 .r -e,a- (e 0,--- 31 4 .1 r� T7a -e t- Cr.. e -edl �Ca Wiedr-- d9 dR/ln I d 17/# ii p rime e .f/• i Please note: There are two vacancies on the Transit Commission: two (2), two -year terms. City Council will vote on the appointments at their December 12, 2005 meeting. Any questions regarding duties and responsibilities of the Transit Commission should be directed to Mr. Terry Librock, General Manager at 905 356 -1179. Deadline for applications: Friday, December 2, 2005 by 4:30 p.m. Transit Commission Applica 'n Dean lorfida Transit Commission Application From: "Leo Martineau" <Ijmartineau @cogeco.ca> To: <diorfida @niagarafalls.ca> Date: 11/27/2005 12:13:20 PM Subject: Transit Commission Application Name of Applicant: Leo Martineau Address:6228 Russell Street Niagara Falls Ontario Postal Code: L2J1 P1 Telephone Number Residence: 905- 374 -2078 Business: 905 984 -7978 E -Mail: Ijmartineau @cogeco.ca Occupation: Realtor Page 1 of 1 Briefly describe your recent volunteer experience: Past President and Secretary Treasurer of the Metro Niagara Service Club 1990 -1996 Briefly describe additional skills or experience relevant to this appointment: 27 years experience as a Bus Coach Driver Dispatcher and as a Certified Driver Trainer. Places of Employement included Timmins Transit (Timmins Coach Lines) Gray Coach Blue Bird and Trentway Wager. file: /C:\ Documents% 20and% 20Settings \Administrator\Local %20Settings \Temp \GW 00... 11/28/2005 ADDRESS: Niagara Jlalls NAME OF APPLICANT: POSTAL CODE: L2J 4J4 Vrtayte A. (Bart) M3ves 6836 Carella P1arp Niara Fatly Chtario TELEPHONE NUMBER: RES: (905 358 -8059 BUS: E -MAIL: bartrr(afirstniazraaa.crm APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO: (905) 356 -7033 (ext. 115 PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY OCCUPATION: President aE First Niagara Irs rare Brokers Inc. Briefly describe your recent volunteer experience: Sixteen years with Niagara Tr it serving in varicus transit positions. I have oaached and played in several 1ma1 spots activities, have been a nut of local chapter of Kentucky Cokre. s eighteen years, crntirte to sperear many local tears aid male do nations to several charities aryl their events LUL mace than thirty years. Briefly describe additional skills or experience relevant to this appointment. Attach additional sheets, if necessary: r-Iac irg si,h: t7`.n it pa-oriE Te and SI immure businesses aver the past thirty years, along with rry insumn lmaaledge and ain nistrative acure n, I an c nfide nt that I otuld serve rry city veil in a cannissicrers qty especially in the ccming wars of trarandas tiznsiticn of the trait syst3arr, in Moth Niagara FWJs arri the regicn. Please note: There are two vacancies on the Transit Commission: two (2), two -year terms. City Council will vote on the appointments at their December 12, 2005 meeting. Any questions regarding duties and responsibilities of the Transit Commission should be directed to Mr. Terry Librock, General Manager at 905 -356 -1179. Deadline for applications: Friday, December 2, 2005 by 4:30 p.m. Transit Commission Applicat' n Page 1 of 1 Dean lorfida Transit Commission Application From: "Peter J. McAllister" <pmcallister3 @cogeco.ca> To: <diorfida @niagarafalls.ca> Date: 11/26/2005 7:21:21 PM Subject: Transit Commission Application Name of Peter J. McAllister Applicant: Address: \#415 -8111 Forest Glen Dr. Niagara Falls Ontario Postal Code: L2H 2Y7 Telephone Number Residence: 905 358 -0155 Business: n/a E- Mail: pmcallister3 @cogeco.ca Occupation: Retired Senior Health Care Executive Briefly describe your recent volunteer experience: Member and Vice Chair Niagara District Health Council 2003 2005 Member Mayor \'s Committee on Health Professions Recruitment and Retention Current Member and Chair Complex Continuing Care and Rehabilitation Standing Committee Niagara Health System (2002 to November 2005). Trustee Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre Current Past Chair Niagara South Condominium Corporation #66 Briefly describe additional skills or experience relevant to this appointment: CEO of several Health Care organizations including the Health Labour Relations Association of BC (province wide labour relations); Administrator Vancouver Island Cancer Centre (BC); CEO Juan de Fuca Hospitals Victoria BC(520 bed geriatric care complex); Interim CEO and Vice President Capital Health Board (Victoria); CEO IOOF Senior Citizen Homes Inc. Barrie Ontario. From 1974 to 1980 was the Manager of Labour Relations for BC Hydro responsible for all Hydro System Labour Relations in the province including (at that time) corporate responsibility for Transit for Vancouver and Victoria. Was also employed by Ontario Hydro as a Municipal Labour Relations Officer responsible for assisting municipal public utilities with labour relations (collective bargaining and grievance arbitration). Have a lot of experience with volunteer boards including the BC Health Association; the Health Administrators Association of BC; and the Institute of Association Executives. My experience in health care in the Niagara region has sensitized me to the importance of transportaion within the Region to meet the needs of those requiring health care in municipalities other than those in which the resident resides eg cancer care; cardiac care; dialysis etc. file: /C:\ Documents% 20and% 20Settings \Administrator\Local %20Settings \Temp \GW 00... 11/28/2005 Transit Commission Applica'' Dean lorfida Transit Commission Application From: "Norm Puttick" <norm.puttick056 @sympatico.ca> To: <diorfida @niagarafalls.ca> Date: 12/1/2005 1:43:55 PM Subject: Transit Commission Application Name of Applicant: Norm Puttick Address: 3820 St Peter Ave Niagara Falls Ontario Postal Code: L2J2N6 Telephone Number Residence: 905 356 -0102 Business: E -Mail: norm.puttick056 @sympatico.ca Occupation: Retired Page 1 of 1 Briefly describe your recent volunteer experience: Various during 34 years City Council Briefly describe additional skills or experience relevant to this appointment: As above HOWEVER I will request a complete review of Transit operations if I am on commission.Transit will not be able to hide behind freedom of info.if Im appointed. I will NOT do any travel or book any expenses to Transit I would encourage separation of garage and bus revenue to give true per capita cost of bus ridership. I would ask if appointed or not that $250000.00 be taken from transit 2006 budget. This amount can easily be saved with someone on commission who will not be intimidated I will report to council DIRECTLY via email every three months what I feel can be corrected to save tax dollars.) will be asking questions I regret 1 did not ask when on Council I have researched other cities and I believe "use it or lose it" may be a way to stop transit running huge deficits. My objective would be to work with Council and Staff to save tax dollars where appropriate while giving reasonable service to the riders. Your kind consideration for this appointment is appreciated. Thanks Norm Puttick file: /C:\ Documents% 20and% 20Settings \Administrator\Local %20Settings \Temp \GW 000... 12/1/2005 Transit Commission Applica*' n Page 1 of 1 Dean lorfida Transit Commission Application From: "Dr Ken Smith" <krsmith2 @cogeco.ca> To: <diorfida @niagarafalls.ca> Date: 11/26/2005 10:41:43 AM Subject: Transit Commission Application Name of Applicant: Dr Ken Smith Address: 3272 Addison Ave Niagara Falls Postal Code: L2J 3K9 Telephone Number Residence: 905 356 -2048 Business: E -Mail: krsmith2 @cogeco.ca Occupation: Pat -time Associate Professor. Briefly describe your recent volunteer experience: Served 12 years on the City Library Board. Voluntary work with the Boy Scouts. Past Presient of Rotary Club Niagara Falls Sunrise. Briefly describe additional skills or experience relevant to this appointment: People experience and understanding of the problems facing transport in Niagara Falls and how important the transit system to many citizens. file: /C:\ Documents% 20and% 20Settings \Administrator\Local %20Settings \Temp \GW 00... 11/28/2005 NiagaraFalls NAME OF APPLICANT: ADDRESS: E -MAIL: OCCUPATION: APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO: tEVlN \JERR6CNE B Z M EkLE ORES cE.KIr N 1/4 G P-0Z14 F ,4LLS, T,R(o POSTAL CODE: 1 2 (i 5 4 7 TELEPHONE NUMBER: RES: 5) 358 -R 6 S0 BUS: (qo5) 37i -G3? CRosslN G 606RD. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY Briefly describe your recent volunteer experience: 1 HA U F_ V O u4 Tf T PO (rhW Uri V E N15 4UTh MUAtLE Sad ET OFCA1J/4M, AS AN cco vN TAN7r FA tittlatZ torq GO RAL LE061A fvPc FQAM Fry App mcwPit PmAP t/-C 5(1)TTFif 1 Hp, 7 k F del c nuR Sic I N A C(. PA-L A- CCovIr/N( A- NOKmomirmo3[F Briefly describe additional skills or experience relevant to this appointment. Attach additional sheets, if necessary: I jJ v F fl YF '1 %5 E PFQ (FNCF! i/ r�,/rlit FA/f PUgt1C4 Y- r �n GNrRKl() DEAD LiAlF3A10oNPEP.PR ccuR �A1� TEAS P Ya (flPgovE Cotiv1u/q /cAnh, FLow. r AkpfPENn /21cf 5 '011 Please note: There are two vacancies on the Transit Commission: two (2), two -year terms. City Council will vote on the appointments at their December 12, 2005 meeting. Any questions regarding duties and responsibilities of the Transit Commission should be directed to Mr. Terry Librock, General Manager at 905 356 -1179. Deadline for applications: Friday, December 2, 2005 by 4:30 p.m. Kevin Verroche 6482 Merle Crescent Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 5A2 (905) 358 -8680 December 2, 2005 Attention: Terry Librock Niagara Transit Commission 4320 Bridge Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 2R7 Dear Mr. Librock, Please accept this letter and resume for the position of Customer Representative as advertised in the Niagara Falls Review. I feel that 1 am well qualified for this position. I have six years experience dealing with the general public and 2 years experience in accounting, keeping a general ledger and am familiar with month and year end financial statements. You will find me to be very reliable, punctual and can always be counted on to get the job done. I am very committed to personal service and the satisfaction of every customer. I am able to work with minimal supervision and can also work effectively as part of a team. I look forward to meeting with you in person to further discuss my qualifications and how they meet your requirements. I can be reached at the number referenced above to arrange an interview. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, flokiecik_ Kevin Verroche 6482 Merle Crescent L2G 5A2 Niagara Falls, Ontario 905 358 -8680 City of Niagara Falls Crossing Guard Marineland Truck Driver Team player with proven customer skills Dependable, reliable with strong work ethics Valid driver's license /own reliable transportation Able to operate several hand tools and various pieces of equipment Comfortable working in computerized environments Erie Personnel Various Labourer Positions Kevin Verroche Highlights of Qualifications Skills Customer Service /Sales Skills Completed basic training in security at Trojan Trained in St. John's Basic First Aid Quoted prices, credit terms, prepared sales contracts Increased sales by 15% Trained in Inventory Shipping and Receiving Effectively communicated with public /diplomatic personality Related to a wide range of people Ability to stay calm in difficult situations General Labourer Skills Operated various hand tools, tape measures, micrometers, drills /presses Able to use a radial arm saw, grinders and levels Conducted tests using electrical equipment Able to use a Detex clock competently Trouble shooting equipment for faulty or problematic situations Took courses in Standard First Aid willing to upgrade Volunteer position as a accountant with H.A.S.C. 2 years Familiar with financial statements. Employment Experience Niagara Falls, Ontario 2005 to Present Niagara Falls, Ontario Season 2005 St. Catharines, Ontario 2001 to 2004 Kevin Verroche Page 2 Trojan Securities St. Catharines, Ontario Security Guard 1999 to 2001 Nabisco Brands Limited St. Davids, Ontario Assembly Line (seasonal) 1995 to 1998 Business Opportunities Niagara Falls, Ontario Salesperson 1992 to 1993 Pedersen Air Conditioning Niagara Falls, Ontario Gas Fitter 1991 to 1992 Hu -Ero Consumers Gas Niagara Falls, Ontario Gas Fitter 1986 to 1991 Education Niagara College Welland, Ontario Air Conditioning /Refrigeration Technician Diploma Stamford Secondary School Niagara Falls, Ontario Ontario Secondary School Diploma Accomplishments Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award 2000 Supervisor Security Erie Trojan Security /Marriott Hotels References Available upon request The City of Niagara Falls Canada Members: Community Services Department R- 2005 -65 Parks, Recreation Culture Adele Kon 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356 -7404 E -mail: akon @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Re: R- 2005 -65 Appointment to Arts Culture Committee RECOMMENDATION: That Brian Smylski be appointed to the vacancy on the Arts Culture Committee. BACKGROUND: As the attached letter indicates, Jane Embleton has resigned from the Arts Culture Committee and Brian Smylski has indicated an interest in becoming a member of this Committee. In May 2004, Council approved the "Council Appointments Document Among the many recommendations in the report was the following: that the Arts Culture Committee (and the Recreation and Trails Bikeway Committee) have between 8 to 12 members. If a member resigns during the term, they will not be replaced unless the Committee's minimum drops below eight (8) members. Part of the rationale for this recommendation was so that it would not be necessary to advertise and hold elections for the filling of single vacancies during the term of the Committee. Despite the above, staff is recommending that Brian Smylski be appointed to the Arts Culture Committee. In 2004, all applicants to the Arts Culture Committee were appointed, therefore, no one who was interested in the Committee is being denied a place, the Committee has endorsed Mr. Smylski's appointment and there is no need to advertise the vacancy. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation Culture Business Development Building By -Law Services December 12, 2005 December 12, 2005 Prepared by: Dean Ior City Clerk Prepared and Recommended b Ade e Kon Director of Parks, Recreation Culture Approved by: T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services AK/das Attachments 2 S: \Council \Council 2005 \R 2005 -65 Appointment to Arts Culture Committee.wpd Respectfully submitted: ohn MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer R- 2005 -65 N F A p.14 26 Years of Community Service 1979 2005 8058 Oakwood Drive Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada, L2E 6S5 905-356-1514 www.niagarafallsartgallery.ca November 29, 2005 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci c/o Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Re: Arts Culture Committee Vacancy Your Worship: nEcEllvEni n NOV 3 0 2005 y MAKS, REC. it E Ai CULTUIRi., I understand that there is now a vacancy on the Arts Culture Committee of the City of Niagara Falls. If it is possible, I would like to fill the vacancy and contribute to the work of the Committee. Thank you for your consideration. Brian Smylski Executive Director 4999 St. Lawrence Ave. Niagara Falls, ON L2E 3Y4 July 21, 2005 Karen Akalu, Chair Niagara Falls Arts Culture Committee c/o Parks, Culture, Recreation Dept. 7565 Lundy's Lane Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1G9 Dear Karen: Further to my email of July 1, 2005, I would like to tender my official resignation from the Niagara Falls Arts Culture Committee. Conflicting priorities make it no longer possible for me to fulfill my obligations as a member of this committee. While these obligations include but are not limited to A &CC website updates and maintenance, the latter in particular have been posing a challenge with respect to both my family and employment activities over the past two months. I am presently employed on a short term, contract basis in a variety of teaching capacities, a situation which is unlikely to change in the near future. Thus, gainful employment rather than volunteer involvement must be my focus in the coming months. It has been a pleasure to work with members of the committee during the past year, and I wish the A &CC continued success and growth in the coming months. With kind regards, Jane bleton Niagara Falls I The City of Canada His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Community Services Department MW- 2005 -144 Municipal Works Ed Dujlovic 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356 -2354 E -mail: edujlovi @city.niagarafalls.on.ca December 12, 2005 Re: MW -2005 -144 2006 148 -05 Park Street Crysler Avenue Tender Award It is recommended that the unit prices submitted by the low tenderer, Nexterra Substructures Incorporated, be accepted and the financing of this construction from the 2006 Municipal Works Capital Projects Budget, Bridge Street Storm Separation program, be approved. The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the City Clerk, Mr. Dean Iorfida, opened tenders on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. for the above noted contract. Tender documents were picked up by eighteen (18) Contractors and four (4) bids were received. Listed below is a summary of the totaled tendered prices, excluding GST, received from the eight (8) Contractors, together with the corrected bids 1. Nexterra Substructures Incorporated (Niagara Falls) $3,599,851.50 2. Terra Infrastructure Inc. (London) $3,966,690.00 3. Rankin Construction Inc. (St. Catharines) $4,104,957.00 4. Provincial Construction (Niagara Falls) Limited (Niagara Falls) *Incomplete bid $4,118,935.08 Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation Culture Business Development Building By -Law Services December 12, 2005 2 MW- 2005 -144 The lowest tender was received from Nexterra Substructures Incorporated in the amount of $3,599,851.50. This Contractor has previously performed similar type projects for the City. We are therefore, of the opinion, that this Contractor is capable of successfully undertaking this project. Financing: The Engineer's estimate for this contract was $3,200,000.00 Project Costs: Awarded Contract MOE Approval Funding: Storm Sewers Sanitary Sewers Water Roads $3,599,851.50 2,300.00 TOTAL $3,602,151.50 2006 Municipal Works Capital Projects Budget Bridge Street Storm Sewer Separation $3,610,000.00 $3,220,000.00 100,000.00 220,000.00 70,000.00 TOTAL $3,610,000.00 Account #12 -3- 420017 030000 Account #12 -3- 410010 030000 Account #12 -3- 430009 030000 Account #12 -3- 430009 030000 Of the above amount it is anticipated that 1.8 million is to be debentured. This contract is for the construction of storm sewers, watermain and road reconstruction on Park Street from Ontario Avenue to Crysler Avenue and the construction of storm sewers, sanitary sewers, watermain and road reconstruction on Crysler Avenue from Park Street to Bridge Street The construction of this storm sewer will provide the storm outlet that is required for the Bridge Street Sewer System separation program that is being funded from the Canada Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF). This project is scheduled to commence on January 16, 2005, and all work to be completed by June 9, 2006. Council's concurrence with the recommendation made would be appreciated. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation Culture Business Development Building By -Law Services December 12, 2005 Prepared by: f6,1.4 Bob Darrall Project Manager Approved by: Ed Duj ovic Director of Municipal Works 3 Respectfully submitted: MacDonald ief Administrative Officer S:\REPORTS\2005 Reports\MW- 2005 -144 2006 148 -05 Park Street Crysler Avenue Tender Award.wpd MW- 2005 -144 Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation Culture Business Development Building By -Law Services The City of Niagara Falls I Canada Members: His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council receive for information the attached Municipal Heritage Committee's Work Program for 2006. BACKGROUND: As part of the Municipal Heritage Committee's responsibilities in the Committee's Terms of Reference, an annual work program is to be established. The 2006 Work Program was developed in keeping with the recently received Heritage Master Plan. The work program consists of ten objectives which will prioritize the work to be completed by the Committee over the next year. The Municipal Heritage Committee passed a motion to adopt a 2006 Work Program as attached for Council's approval. CONCLUSION: The Committee is seeking the concurrence of City Council on this matter. Assistant Planner Recommended by: Doug Darbyson Corporate Services Department PD- 2005 -102 Planning Development Doug Darbyson 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356 -2354 E mail: planning @city.niagarafalls.on.ca December 12, 2005 Re: PD- 2005 -102, Municipal Heritage Committee Work Program 2006 Approved by: T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services Respectfully submitted: John MacDonald Director of Planning Development Chief Administrative Officer PB:gd Attach. S:\PDR\2005\PD2005 -102, MHC 2006 Work Program.wpd Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development MUNICIPAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE Work Program 2006 OBJECTIVE: Promote and market heritage properties /inv, Participate in Heritage Showcase for Heritage. Week-111 el t Participate in Canaria Day celebration ;(>saitie idisplay k Present~(ount it with demonsfra on ofAeritage Website PRIORITY: January, 2006 RESPONSIBILITY: Planning and Development/MHC Improve the existing Building iriventory,template Create a new template for Monulrients on public road allowances /cjuasi public sj ).ace (ix. pixy, plaques markers monuments (e.g cairns statesTSclilphi'rps) .Create a neW. :template, for Cu ,oral Lan apes y x JECTI{E: Update and develop rQcording system PRIORITY: To Start ls Quarter 2006 RESPONSIBILITY: Planning and Development in consultation with MHC PRIORITY: Ongoing RESPONSIBILITY: Planning and Development, MHC, Arts Culture Committee Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development -2 4. OBJECTIVE: investigate tax rebate programs and other incentives etc. for owners of designated properties. Establish Municipal Technical Conjnittee Investigate Provincial Regional opportunities. Review programs of other municipalities, i.e..developnnent charge credits for retention of heritage buildings; denying development charge credits where,heritagee buildings are emolislied, (i.e. Brampton) PRIORITY: RESPONSIBILITY: Mid 2006 Planning and Development in consultation with MHC and Finance OBJECTIVE: Enhance grant program to private property owners to;rehabilitate designated i eritage buildings; and landscapes. Administer; Designated Property Grant Prograin evi /revnse7update ng guidelines. Notify property Deniers by April each year. Review n� of i a ilicationseach year. PRIORITY: 1 quarter 2006 RESPONSIBILITY: Planning and Development in consultation with MHC and Finance PRIORITY: Ongoing RESPONSIBILITY: Planning and Development in consultation with MHC and Finance PRIORITY: 2 Quarter 2006 RESPONSIBILITY: Planning and Development and Economic Development OBJECTIVE: 3 TASK: Coordinate establislni :Representatives to include Director of Flattnilf Chair ofMithicij?- Manager of Brn1di ig lire torPar k D evelopment (or designate eritage Committee(or design Servicaes r ati o R. GUlture Adopt a "heritage first" policy for all municipal departuaents when considering space utilization, consolidating Divisions and /or encouraging re- use of municipally- owner;= eritage_buildings. First Technical Coirimihtee, PRIORITY: High RESPONSIBILITY: All City Divisions in consultation with Planning and Development JECTIVE:. Develop provisions to be incl ided in Standards By=law. onunittee to investigate similar' create pr t f mt p art o f`l ovist,4s ttxwotherrnkiucipatities; and e5 retention ofher if ag84eat ireg and bill tru malnteriapce requibil,pqras. 7'a Pro$ ty PRIORITY: 3` Quarter RESPONSIBILITY: Planning and Development and Buildings and Inspections PRIORITY: 2007 RESPONSIBILITY: Planning and Development/MHC, S:\ HISTORY\ MunHeritageCommittee \General\2005\Municipal Heritage CommitteeWork Program 2006 and BeyondOBJECTIVE.wpd Niagara Falls I The City of Canad Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Community Services Department MW- 2005 -147 Municipal Works Ed Dujlovic 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356 -7521 Fax: (905) 356 -2354 E -mail: edujlovi @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario December 12, 2005 Re: MW- 2005 -147 Boyers Creek Drain Extension of Works Under the Drainage Act In accordance with the Drainage Act and the City's Consultant Policy, it is recommended that the City Council: 1. Accept a petition that will be forthcoming from the Town of Fort Erie to extend the scope of work previously approved by Council. 2. Amend the Consulting Services Agreement with Wiebe Engineering Group Inc. in Welland, Ontario to include the extended scope of works for the estimated cost of $4,500.00 including GST. During the public consultation process, a landowner in the Town of Fort Erie requested an extension to the scope of work to ensure he would receive direct benefit to relieve a current flooding problem he is experiencing on his property. In accordance with the Drainage Act, this landowner has petitioned the Town of Fort Erie for the inclusion of these works in the Boyers Creek Drain Project. The Town of Fort Erie has given notice that they will be acknowledging receipt of the petition at their December 12, 2005 meeting and forwarding it onto the City for consideration. In order to keep the project progressing within the time lines as set out in the Consultant Servicing Agreement, staff is recommending the extension of these works as petitioned in accordance with the Drainage Act. Since these works were not included in the scope of work for this project, the Consultant Services with Wiebe Engineering Group Inc. shall be amended to include these works. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation Culture Business Development Building By -Law Services December 12, 2005 2 MW- 2005 -147 The additional costs for these works will be assessed back to those benefitting landowners. Funding for the engineering costs of this project is allocated in the Rural Road Drainage Improvement Account #12 -3- 31000 030000 -R2. Council's concurrence with the above recommendations would be appreciated. ared by: Respectfully submitted: A Rick Volpini V MacDonald Drainage Superintendent hief Administrative Officer Approved Ed Dujlovic Director of Municipal Works S:\REPORTS\2005 Reports'MW- 2005 -147 Boyers Creek Drain Extension of Work.wpd A by -law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement with Ascot Woods Ltd. respecting Ascot Woods Extension 7 Subdivision. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. A Subdivision Agreement dated the 14 day of April, 2005 and made between Ascot Woods Ltd. and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls with respect to the lands comprised of Parcel 105 -1 Section 59 Stamford; Part Township Lot 116 Stamford; Part Township Lot 123 Stamford being Part 4 on 59R -9389, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara subject to the terms and conditions as described in the Subdivision Agreement, an excerpt of the first page attached as Appendix "1" and shown on the proposed Plan of Subdivision attached as Appendix "2" and providing for the payment by the Subdivider of Municipal Works Items as described in Schedule "C a copy of which Schedule is attached as Appendix "3" and further providing for the costs of development charges as described in Schedule "F" attached as Appendix "4" is hereby approved and authorized. 2. The acquisition by and acceptance of a conveyance or conveyances to The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls of all required reserve blocks shown on the Plan of Subdivision and all required road widenings, easements and park lands described in Schedules "G" and "H copies of which Schedules are attached as Appendices "5" and "6" are hereby approved and authorized. 3. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said Subdivision Agreement, grants to The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls of any easement required by it and such other conveyances, agreements and documents which the City Solicitor deems necessary to carry out the intent of this by -law and the said Subdivision Agreement and to permit registration of the proposed Plan of Development, and the Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal thereto and to deliver the said Subdivision Agreement, grants of easements, conveyances and other agreements and documents. Passed this 12 day of December, 2005. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R.T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: December 12, 2005. December 12, 2005. December 12, 2005. CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By -law No. 2005 THIS AGREEMENT made this 14" day of April, 2005 BETWEEN: ASCOT WOODS LTD. Hereinafter called the "Subdivider and THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, Schedule page 5 of the FIRST PART; Hereinafter called the "City of the SECOND PART; WHEREAS the Subdivider has applied to The Regional Municipality ofNiagara pursuant to section 51 ofth ePlanningAct, R.S.O. 1990, for approval of a plan of subdivision (hereinafter called the "the Plan") attached hereto as Schedule "A" and entitled ASCOT WOODS EXTENSION 7 SUBDIVISION, being lands comprising Parcel 105 -1 Section 59- Stamford; Part Township Lot 116 Stamford; Part Township Lot 123 Stamford Part 4 on 59R -9389, now in the City of Niagara Falls, and more particularly described in Schedule "B" attached hereto, hereinafter called "the lands"; AND WHEREAS in accordance with the conditions imposed by The Regional Municipality of Niagara, the City requires the Subdivider to enter into this agreement; NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consideration of the City recommending approval of the said plan of subdivision and the acceptance by the City, after compliance with all the requirements hereinafter set forth, of the roads and streets laid out as public highways on the said plan of subdivision and the mutual covenants and agreements to be observed and performed by each of the parties hereto, the Subdivider and the City hereby covenant and agree each with the other as follows: SCHEDULE A ASCOT WOODS EXTENSION 7 SUBDIVISION This is not a Plan of Survey KAGIS_Requests 20 120051ScheduleASubdivisbnsUsoot woods E�d7lmapping.apr Schedule Page M Scale 1 2,000 0 w a. -7z 0 a 0 c N Q Q M o tn O z z z N 0 Q 69 69 as E N W O 0 R. H 0 Tr 0 V O 0 t O� M 0 tri VS v, N V Tt 00 G V 69 69 49 69 69 6• 9 co y 4 o b y o ig O O q O a N y 4 U O O h g U M d U U bA i1 4 OA t4 0 1 q 1 2 5 .5. v N c N at tt 3 5 r h n; o �+u N) E O 69 b 69 69 69 0 69 69 O o 00 O 6, h 1O 69 0 0 0 69 a 0 c a c 0 C E O N in O v. O N L O 6 9 Q 69 o N U s S N E m O N O_ 69 00 69 69 0 00 00 69 64 O 0% O 69 Schedule "F" Ascot Woods Subdivision Extension Seven Expansion and Renewal Fees: 1. Lot 13 1 lot $560.00 (sewer and water) 560.00 2. Lots 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 19 lots $700.00 (sewer and water) 13,300.00 3. Lot1 1 lot $840.00 (sewer and water) 840.00 4. Lots4 &5 2 lots $980.00 (sewer and water) 1,960.00 5. Lot 12 1 lot $1,260.00 (sewer and water) 1,260.00 6. 24 units $100.00 (park development) 2.400.00 Total 20,320.00 S: \I. Sub:Uri:ions \200]J29 Acct Wood,Ext. %Schedule P.wpd Schedule Page S: \I. SuEdvidenA2W3 329 Am. Wmdb Fau. RSd de G.wyd Schedule "G" Ascot Woods Subdivision Extension Seven Cash in Lieu of Parkland Dedication: calculation to be provided by Planning Dept and Parks Rec Schedule Page L 4) Schedule "H" Ascot Woods Subdivision Extension Seven Easements and Lands to be Deeded to the City of Niagara Falls: 1. Easements To be granted to the City within the lands of the subdivision. a) For rear yard catchbasins leads 3.0 m wide for full length centered on either side of lot line between the lots: i) 3 4 b) For rearyard catchbasin leads 3.0 m wide centered on either side of lot line between lots: i) 14 15 ii) 18 19 c) For rearyard catchbasin 1.5 m x 3.0 m located in rear of lot: i) 10 2. Blocks To be granted to the City within the lands of the subdivision. a) Block 27 0.30 m reserve b) Block 28 0.30 m reserve S \I. Sub&vkio. 2003 -329 Ascot Woods Ext. RSCheduk H.wpd Schedule Page 1-V1- (i) CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By -law No. 2005- A By -law to amend and consolidate By -law No. 6661 -1964 and subsequent amendments thereto with respect to signs in the City of Niagara Falls with a view to enacting a new Sign By -law in 2006. WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls desires to enact a new Sign By -law; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls desires to engage in consultation with the public and the sign industry prior to enacting the new Sign By -law in final form; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls desires to ensure an orderly transition from the current by -law to the new one; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls desires to use all of the legislative authority granted to it by the Government of the Province of Ontario; THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Section 1 of By -law No. 6661, as amended, is amended by adding the following definitions: "Billboard" means an outdoor sign erected and maintained by a person, company, or business engaged in the sale or rental of the space on the sign to a clientele which sign is used to advertise goods, products, services or facilities not available on the property where the sign is located. "Official Population" means the total number of residents of the City of Niagara Falls as determined by the most recent population census completed by the Government of Canada 2. Section 4 of By -law No. 6661, 1964 is amended by adding the following subsections 4(c), 4 (d) and 4(e): 4.(c) Notwithstanding anything contained in this By -law: No permit to locate, erect or place a temporary sign shall permit the subject sign to be located for a period of greater than 30 consecutive days. (ii) No person shall be entitled to more than three permits for a temporary sign in any calendar year. (iii) No person may apply for a permit for a temporary sign within 20 days of the date of the expiration of the last permit for a temporary sign issued to that person. 4.(d) No permit for a roof sign shall be issued for any premises located outside of the Clifton Hill District as illustrated in the attached Schedule "C" to this By -law. 4.(e) Notwithstanding anything contained in the By -law, the maximum number of billboards located in the City ofNiagara Falls shall not exceed the official population of the City divided by 625 and no permit shall be issued to permit the erection, display or installation of a billboard that would cause the total number of billboards in Niagara Falls to exceed this number. 3. This By -law shall cease to have force and effect on June 30, 2006 unless extended by the Council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls prior to that date. Passed this twelfth day of December, 2005. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: 2005 2005 2005 -2- SCHEDULE "C" TO BY -LAW No. 2005 71� Clifton Hill District Fallsview District Lundy's Lane District Whirlpool District Legend Chippawa District Major Commercial Commercial Industrial Districts Note: Any land zoned Neighbourhood Commercial (NC) according to By -law No. 79 -200 or has legal non conforming status, is deemed to be a Neighbourhood Commercial District in this by -law. K:\ GIS _Requests\2005\Schedules\Sign By- law\inapping.apr 1:60,000 November 2005 Passed this twelfth day of December, 2005 First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: December 12, 2005. December 12, 2005. December 12, 2005. CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By -law No. 2005 A by law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 12 day of December, 2005. WHEREAS it is deemed desirable and expedient that the actions and proceedings of Council as herein set forth be adopted, ratified and confirmed by by -law. NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The actions of the Council at its meeting held on the 12 day of December, 2005 including all motions, resolutions and other actions taken by the Council at its said meeting, are hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if they were expressly embodied in this by -law, except where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board or other authority is by law required or any action required by law to be taken by resolution. 2. Where no individual by -law has been or is passed with respect to the taking of any action authorized in or with respect to the exercise of any powers by the Council, then this by -law shall be deemed for all purposes to be the by -law required for approving, authorizing and taking of any action authorized therein or thereby, or required for the exercise of any powers thereon by the Council. 3. The Mayor and the proper officers of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said actions of the Council or to obtain approvals where required, and, except where otherwise provided, the Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents arising therefrom and necessary on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and to affix thereto the corporate seal of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR