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SIXTH MEETING
Monday, May 8, 2006
From 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Oity Hall, Oommittee Room #2A & B
1) Approval of the 2006-04-24 Community Services Minutes.
2) REPORTS: STAFF CONTACT:
a) MW-2006-48 Leeming Street Parking Review Ed Dujlovic
b) MW-2006-49 Fern Avenue Parking Review Ed Dujlovic
c) F-2006-23 Request for Waiver of Development Fees
& Related Charges Ken Burden
d) MW-2006-54 Directional Sign Review Request
Rainbow Motor Inn Ed Dujlovic
Deputation: Tom Richardson on behalf of the Rainbow Motor Inn
e) BBS-2006-03 Glenview Residents Association Ed Dujlovic
t) CAO-2006-01 Organizational Review & Terms of Reference John MacDonald
3) DEPUTATION:
a) Guy Ungaro on behalf of Norm Puttick
Re: Transit Commission
4) NEW BUSINESS:
5) ADJOURNMENT:
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MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, April 24, 2006, City Hall, Room 2 at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Chair - Selina Volpatti, Mayor Ted Salci, Alderman Victor Pietrangelo,
Alderman Jim Diodati, Alderman Joyce Morocco, Alderman Carolynn
Ioannoni, Alderman Vince Kerrio, Alderman Wayne Campbell.
REGRETS: Tony Ravenda, Alderman Janice Wing.
STAFF: John MacDonald, Ed Dujlovic, Karen Kelly, Denyse Morrissey, Lee Smith,
Ken Burden, Dean Iorfida, Karl Dren, Marianne Tikky - Steno
PRESS: Rob Lapensee, Niagara This Week, Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review
GUEST: Joe Corrasi - 4320 Bridge Street, Seigfled Kaufmann - 7266 Freeman, Joe
Corso - 8108 Beaverton Blvd., Jerry Plummer - 8095 Beaver Glen Dr.,
Adrian Kaufmann - 8100 Beaverton Blvd.
MINUTES
It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci and seconded by Alderman Morocco, that the
April 3, 2006 minutes be approved.
The Director of Finance advised Council after the motion was made that in the April 3, 2006 minutes
under the Union Marsh Drain the statement made regarding the Rural General Tax Levy was
incorrect and should read as follows, 'That the Rural General Tax Levy does not pay for Sidewalks,
Storm Sewers, Capital Contributions and Transit'
Motion: Carried
Action:Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-04-24.
REPORTS
a) MW-2006-36 - Portage Road - Church's Lane to Mountain Road Completion of
Traffic Calming Environmental Assessment
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Morocco and seconded by Alderman Kerrio that
the design stage for the installation of physical traffic calming devices on Portage Road as
identified in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment be initiated.
Motion: Carried
Action:Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-04-24
b) MW-2006-45 - Beaver Glen Drive @ Beaverton Boulevard (east and west)
Intersection Control Review
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Ioannoni and seconded by Alderman Diodati that;
1) a stop sign be installed at the intersection of Beaver Glen Drive @ Beaverton
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Boulevard (east) facing southbound motorists on Beaver Glen Drive; and,
2) a stop sign be installed at the intersection of Beaver Glen Drive @ Brookside
Drive facing southbound motorists on Brookside Drive; and,
3) a stop sign be installed at the intersection of Brookside Drive @ Windsong Drive
facing northbound motorists on Windsong Drive; and,
4) a stop sign be installed at the intersection of White Dove Parkway @ Windsong
Drive facing eastbound motorists on Windsong Drive; and,
5) a stop sign be installed at the intersection of Brookside Drive @ White Dove
Parkway facing northbound motorists on White Dove Parkway; and,
6) a stop sign be installed at the intersection of Beaverton Boulevard @ White Dove
Parkway facing southbound motorists on White Dove Parkway.
Further that staff assist the residents in setting up a Neighbourhood Watch Program and a Traffic
Calming EA be initiated.
Motion: Carried
Action:Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-04-24
c) MW-2006-24 - Ellen Avenue Loading Zone Review
It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci and seconded by Alderman Ioannoni that;
1) the "Loading Zone" located on the east side of Ellen A venue just south of Centre
Street be relocated south to the adjacent parking stall, and;
2) the existing parking restriction at all times on the east side of Ellen Avenue
between Centre Street and a point 18 metres south of Centre Street be extended
6m to encompass the existing loading zone, and;
3) two parking spaces be eliminated on the east side of Ellen A venue between
Magdalen Street and the area be posted as a "no standing" zone available for
transit vehicles
Motion: Carried
Action:Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-04-24.
d) MW-2006-47 - Union Marsh Drain Funding
After a brief question and answer period Council advised that they would like the report deferred
and any future reports staff to notify the residents along Union Marsh prior to the meeting.
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell and seconded by Alderman Ioannoni
that the Union Marsh Drain Funding report be deferred.
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Motion: Carried
Conflict: Alderman Kerrio
Opposed: Alderman Morocco
e) MW-2006-43 - Provincial Funding - Move Ontario
Following a brief question and answer period Council advised that sidewalks along Drummond
Road and McLeod Road as outlined in the report be installed in 2006 and staff to determine
which 2006 budgeted street projects the funds should be taken from.
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Ioannoni and seconded by Mayor Salci that the
funds of $1 ,674,750.00 from the Province be used for the Road Reconstruction and Bridge
Repair Programs and that sidewalks on Drummond Road between Morrison Street and Perkins
and sidewalks on McLeod Road between Montrose Road and west of Pin Oak Drive be installed
in 2006.
Motion: Carried
Action:Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-04-24.
ADJOURNMENT
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Morocco and seconded by Mayor Salci that the
regular meeting ofthe Community Services Committee be adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
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Community Services Department MW-2006-48
Municipal Works Ed Dujlovic
4310 Queen Street Director
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.niagarafalls.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: ed ujlovic@niagarafalls.ca
May 8, 2006
Alderman Selina Volpatti, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-2006-48-Leeming Street
Parking Review
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that a "No Parking" at all times restriction be installed on the south side of Leeming Street
between Highland A venue and Leonard A venue. That Parking Permits be implemented for Leeming
Street between Highland Avenue and Leonard Ave and that additional information be
provided in future questionnaires that go to residents
BACKGROUND:
As a result of reduced manoeuvring space caused by vehicles parked on both sides of the
roadway, Staff has been requested to review Leeming Street between Highland Avenue and
Leonard A venue. The parked vehicles also hinder residents ability to safely enter and/or exit
their driveways.
Leeming Street is a local roadway consisting of two travel lanes, one in each direction. The
traffic volumes on the study section are low as the roadway serves only to allow access to the
immediate neighbourhood. The width of the roadway ranges between 5.5 metres and 6.5 metres
in the study section. Currently, only comer parking restrictions are present on Leeming Street
between Leonard A venue and a point westerly on both sides of the roadway. The remainder of
the study portion of Leeming Street remains available to motorists wishing to utilize parking on-
street. One sidewalk is present on the north side of the roadway for pedestrian use, with a
boulevard separating the sidewalk from the travelled portion of the roadway. There are no curbs
present on either side of the roadway in the study area. Light standards located on the north side
of Leeming Street provide illumination during evening hours.
Staff has conducted observations on Leeming Street to determine whether a parking problem
exists. Observations revealed that vehicles are parked on both sides of the roadway during
daytime hours. It was also noted that the majority of parked vehicles belong to students attending
Stamford Collegiate school, located just southeast of Leeming Street. These vehicles reduce the
width of the narrow roadway restricting travel to one lane only, and restrict visibility for
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motorists entering or exiting driveways. Also, many of the vehicles were parked on the
boulevard and grass area, thereby deteriorating the condition of the surface.
A collision review has been conducted to determine whether a collision problem exists on the
study roadway. The review, conducted for the previous three year period, reveals that a collision
problem does not exist. A total of one collision has been reported on the study section of the
roadway in the previous three year period. The collision involved a snow plow vehicle striking
an unattended vehicle parked on-street.
Parking questionnaires were delivered to residents on Leeming Street between Highland Avenue
and Leonard Avenue. Through the questionnaire, residents had an opportunity to comment on
the type of parking control that would most benefit their situation. The minimum criterion
requires at least 60% of the residents petitioned to respond to the questionnaires delivered. A
total of nineteen (19) homes were petitioned, of which nine (9) (47%) questionnaires were
returned. As less than half of the petitioners responded, the 60% response rate was not achieved.
Although a consensus was not achieved among the residents as to the preferred parking
arrangement on Leeming Street, given the narrow width ofthe road, it is recommended that
parking be restricted on one side of Leeming Street between Highland Avenue and Leonard
Avenue. Thus, the south side is suggested. As there is not a sidewalk on the south side, parked
vehicles are parking partially on the paved surface as well as the grass of front yards. The north
side allows for the parking of vehicles between the sidewalk and the paved surface.
A restriction on one side will provide additional manoeuvring space for motorists traversing the
roadway, as well as any maintenance and emergency vehicles in need of accessing Leeming
Street. Fire Department staff have previously expressed concerns related to potential safety
issues related to the inability of accessing a residence due to vehicles being able to park on both
sides on narrow streets. Thus, as it has been identified that parking is occurring on both sides, it
is necessary to implement a restriction.
Eventhough a restriction is suggested on the south side, there is no indication that students will
refrain from parking on the north side. Should at some time in the future, residents deem that
this is unacceptable, consideration for a permit system on the north side will be considered.
Permits would be available to residents free of charge.
Committee's concurrence with the recommendation outlined in this report would be appreciated.
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Municipal Works Ed Dujlovic
4310 Queen Street Director
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www,niagarafalls,ca
.- Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: edujlovic@niagarafalls.ca
May 8, 2006
Alderman Selina Volpatti, Chairperson
and Members ofthe Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-2006-49-Fern Avenue
Parking Review
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that:
I) a "No Standing" at all times restriction be installed on the east side ofFem
Avenue between McLeod Road and a point 40 metres south of McLeod Road;
and,
2) a "No Standing" at all times restriction be installed on the east side of Fern
A venue between Cooper Drive and a point 20 metres north of Cooper Drive; and,
3) a "No Parking" at all times restriction be installed on the east side of Fern Avenue
between a point 40 metres south of McLeod Road to a point 20 metres north of
Cooper Drive; and,
4) a corner restriction be installed on the west side of Fern Avenue between McLeod
Road and a point 20 metres south of McLeod Road.
BACKGROUND:
Staff has been requested to review Fern Avenue between McLeod Road and Cooper Drive, in
order to determine the necessity of installing some type of parking restriction on the roadway in
the study area. The concern at this location stems from a lack of manoeuvring space when
vehicles are parked on both sides of the roadway. Also, parked vehicles interfere with the transit
stop located on the east side of Fern Avenue immediately south of McLeod Road.
Currently parking is permitted on both sides ofthe roadway throughout the study portion of Fern
Avenue between McLeod Road and Cooper Drive. Niagara Falls transit buses traverse along the
roadway to McLeod Road in the northbound direction only. There are two bus stops located
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within this area, one being near Cooper Drive, the other just south of McLeod Road. The
pavement width of Fern Avenue is 8 metres, and sidewalks are present on both sides of the road
providing pedestrians a designated right-of-way for travel. Light standards are present on the
west side of the study roadway providing illumination during evening hours.
Staff has conducted observations on Fern Avenue to determine whether a parking problem exists.
Observations revealed several vehicles parked on both sides of the roadway, some in close
proximity to the bus stops. As this is a transit route with buses travelling north on Fern Avenue
and turning east on McLeod Road, potential conflicts between motor vehicles and transit vehicles
were observed. Staff was notified that vehicles parking near the transit stop south of McLeod
Road force buses to proceed around the parked vehicle and encroach into the opposite lane of
travel. As Fern Avenue is considered the primary entrance off McLeod Road into the
subdivision, it is necessary to ensure unobstructed movement. Also, at times buses may be
forced to double park while loading/unloading passengers. Transit staff identified that the Fern
A venue bus stop south of McLeod Road also serves as a transfer point with buses waiting
occasionally for several minutes. Observations also revealed that on the study portion of Fern
Avenue another transit stop is present on the east side just north of Cooper Drive. This stop is
also in close proximity to the intersection of Fern Avenue @ Cooper Drive. Similar conflicts
between vehicles may be experienced at this location, however, traffic volnmes at this
intersection are lower than at McLeod Road.
A collision review of the roadway indicates that two collisions were reported on the study portion
of the roadway, within the past three year period. Both collisions were single motor vehicle
collisions. No transit vehicles were involved in the reported collisions.
Parking questionnaires were delivered to residents on Fern Avenue between McLeod Road and
Cooper Drive. Through the questionnaire, residents had an opportunity to comment on the type
of parking control that would most benefit their situation. The minimum criterion requires at
least 60% ofthe residents petitioned to respond to the questionnaire delivered. A total of twenty
one (21) homes were petitioned, of which eleven (11) (52%) questionnaires were returned. Thus
a 60% response rate was not achieved.
Although a consensus was not achieved among the residents as to the preferred parking
arrangement on Fern Avenue, given the narrow road width, the fact that Fern Ave is a transit
route with stops located within the study area and due to it being the main entrance off McLeod
Road into the subdivision, it is recommended that parking be restricted on one side. Thus, an
east side restriction is suggested to accommodate the transit stops.
On portions of the roadway, specifically near the transit stations, it is recommended that "No
Standing" restrictions be installed which will prohibit regular vehicles from parking in these
sections, but will allow transit vehicles access. A comer parking restriction is also recommended
on the west side between McLeod Road and a point just south of McLeod Road. The
implementation of these restrictions will ensure that adequate manoeuvring space is available for
motorists as well as maintenance and emergency vehicles, while still allowing on-street parking
on the west side of the road. Furthermore, conflicts between transit buses and motor vehicles
will also be minimized near the intersection of Fern Avenue and McLeod Road allowing
unobstructed movement, and transit vehicles will have an unobstructed area for
loading/unloading of passengers.
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Finance Division Kenneth E. Burden
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) 356-2016
E-mail: kburden@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
May 8, 2006
His Worship Mayor Ted Said
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2006-23 - Request for Waiver of Development Fees and
Related Charges - Islamic Society of Niagara Peninsula
RECOMMENDATION:
For the consideration of Council. That a grant for development fees and related charges for the
Islamic Society of Niagara be approved.
BACKGROUND:
On March 28, 2006, the Islamic Society of Niagara Peninsula requested City Council to waive the
development fees and other related charges for the Niagara Islamic Cemetery Proposed Accessory
Building, as per the attached letter. The construction requires building permits which have been applied
for through our Building Division. The construction falls under the category of an institutional building
and, as such, is assessed a building permit rate of $2.67 per square metre. There are also City
development charges of$21.88 per square meter. The Regional development charges are exempt as per
their Development Charge By-law exemption for institutional developments. The Regional
Development Charge exemption saved the Islamic Society $24.865 per square metre. Based on 64
square meters, the total fees are as follows:
Building Permit (64 x $2.67/m2).................................................... $ 170.88
City Development Charges (64 x $21.88/m2) ................................ $1,400.32
Regional Development Charges ................................................... Exempt
$1.571.20
Should Council consider assistance to the Islamic Society, staff suggests that a grant for the fees and
charges could be based on either (i) the full amount of fees and charges payable or (ii) a value to pay a
portion of the fees and charges payable.
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6768 Lyons Creek Rd., Niagara Falls, Onto L2E 656
Phone (90S) 295-4845
March 28, 2006
His Worship Ted Salei
Mayor
The City of Niagara Falls, and
Niagara Falls City Council
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, ON
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Re: Committee of Adiustment Annlicatlon A-481200S. Part Lot 7.
Concession 4. Y okom Road and Nia2ara Islamic Cemeterv PrODOSed
Accessorv Buildinl!
Dear Mayor Salci:
This letter is to request the City of Niagara Falls to waive the development fees and other related charges to build an
above-mentioned Accessory Building inside the cemetery.
We have been established in lheNiagara Region for the past 25 years. We are a multicultura1 community, and as
such, we provide assistance to our diverse community members in the .areas of refugee settlement, housing.
marriages and deatblfuneral arrangmentss. Many times, we have to assist our community members who have little or
no money with funeral arrangements. .
Since we are a non-profit religious society, made up mostly of new/first generation immigranis, most of our support
to our community members is "in-kind".
Serving humanity and volunteering our time, skills and servics for the embetterment of our community is a major
part of our cultural/religious belief. Therefore, we have always been proactive in donating our time, skills, food,
fmancial and "in_kind" support to the local community at large in the Niagara Region.
Based on our very limited financial base; again, we are requesting that you the Honourable Mayor and the City
Council relinquish the development fees and related charges.
lfyou need further information, please do not hesitate to call me at 905 357-5313.
We thank you in advance for your kind consideration in this matter.
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Municipal Works Ed Dujlovic
4310 Queen Street Director
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.niagarafalls.ca
~ Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: ed ujlovic@niagarafalls.ca
May 8, 2006
Alderman Selina Volpatti, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-2006-54
Directional Signage Review Request - Rainbow Motor Inn
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that this report be received for the information of the Community Services
Committee. That staff meet the Rainbow Motor Inn, Knights Inn & Lincoln Motor Inn to
discuss the directional signage on Murray Street.
BACKGROUND:
The Rainbow Motor Inn
has requested the
relocation and/or removal,
of the newly installed
directional sign, situated
on the north side of
Murray Street, facing
westbound traffic, located
between their
establishment and the
Falls Mist Motel. They
have indicated that this
sign will promote a
competitor's business, but
will also block the view of
the their business and
their own signage.
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EA Resolution & Silm Locations I
In 2003, the City received approval to proceed with the Main Street
Closure Project. As part ofthat approval, the EA identified that the
City resolve the Stanley Avenue access issue to the Lincoln Motor
Inn. In doing so, directional signing was developed to direct those
destined for the Lincoln Motor Inn property to use Murray Street. As
well, it was important to provide information for those wishing to
proceed to the Main Street Business District to use Murray Street.
The signing initiative was further supported by Council in May 2005.
With the installation of the new traffic median at the intersection of
Stanley Avenue and Main Street, northbound motorists are prevented
from turning left onto Main Street. The new signs guide northbound
motorists who want to turn left onto Main Street, to take Murray Street instead. As well, they
advise motorists destined for the Lincoln Inn property to turn back onto Main Street as they
approach the Allendale intersection. In addition, the signs also advise motorists to turn right at
the Allendale intersection to get back onto Main Street.
With respect to the visibility issue, field observations, as shown above, reveal that the new sign
does not obstruct the Rainbow Motor Inn sign.
Three signs have been installed. Each of the signs have 3 messages on them; Main Street
Business District, Lincoln Motor Inn and Traveller's Restaurant. The first sign is located on the
east side of Stanley Avenue, just north of Dixon StreetIMain Street. The second sign is located
on the east side of Stanley Avenue south of Murray Street. The third sign is located on the north
side of Murray Street, mid way between Stanley Avenue and the Allendale AvenueIMain Street
intersection. The sign in question is situated on the property line between the Rainbow Motor
Inn and the Falls Mist Motel. It was positioned there, because, it is near the beginning of the left
turn lane taper, which is the decision point for drivers wanting to go left or right at the
intersection.
Silminl! Policy
Prior to 1989, tourism guide signing was a contentious issue in Niagara Falls. Because ofthe
multiplicity of individual tourist attractions in Niagara Falls, and the practical impossibility of
providing signage for each one, the concept of signing designated tourist areas needed to be
established, where each tourist district would contain a number oftourist attractions.
In 1989, the tourism district signing philosophy (policy) was adopted by the City, the Region of
Niagara and the Niagara Parks Commission, as well as, the tourist overators, as a made in
Niagara Falls solution to guide visitors around to the various tourist attractions.
This policy was once again reinforced by all, including the tourist overators, and the Ministrv of
Transportation, during the undertaking of the Niagara Falls Transportation Study in 1998 &
2000. As outlined in the Niagara Falls Transportation Master Plan, road signage has been
identified as a priority issue. In order to address this issue, a strategic tourism signing plan has
been developed. The purpose of the tourism signing plan is to help to provide better information
and service to travelers, as well as, facilitating traffic management. Tourism signs are intended
to guide motorists to the various Tourism Districts, The Falls, the Casinos, municipal parking
facilities, campgrounds, wine routes, etc. In addition, these signs form part of the overall
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strategic transportation objectives which will include; well defined tourist attraction clusters,
maps, guide books, advance route planning, tourist information centres, variable message signs,
advisory radio, etc.
Road signage is viewed as a support mechanism or a means to help ensure that overall strategic
transportation and economic objectives are met. With a comprehensive guide signing
infrastructure, the following goals can be achieved:
I) Better management oftraffic within and around the community.
2) Provision of adequate access to all sectors of the community to enhance economic
viability and encourage growth in the tourism industry.
3) A strategic, integrated approach to tourism.
4) Operational traffic flow improvements, to improve local circulation and reduce
congestion.
5) Facilitation of international traffic movements with respect to international bridge
crossmgs.
Signing to the various tourism districts has proven to be very challenging at some ofthe key
intersections (ie. Stanley A venue and Ferry Street), and the introduction of additional signs at
these locations will only serve to confuse drivers. A comprehensive, integrated and user friendly
plan is essential to visitor satisfaction. The overuse of signs must also be avoided.
TourismIBIA Districts Sil!ninl! Policv Support
Since 1989, the City has approached the Tourism Districts/BIA's, on manv occasions, with the
question, "Should signing to individual tourist operators be permitted? ". They're response
every time has been to reinforce the policy of signing to Tourism Districts Only and, in fact,
they have asked us not to bother them with this question anymore.
Staff Recommendation
Based on the fact that our signing policy, within the core tourist areas, does not permit signing to
individual businesses/tourist attractions and the fact that this practise has been reinforced by the
BIA's on several occasions over the past several years. It is recommended that this signing
situation be treated as an anomalv, (as a result of the MOE order)remain as approved and
maintain our policy of not providing directional signing to individual businesses.
Committee's concurrence with the recommendation outlined in this report would be appreciated.
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Mayor Ted Salci and Membe1s of Council
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
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Niagara Falls, ON LZE 6XS
Dear Mayor Salci and Members of Council:
Re: Rainbow Motor Inn - Street Slgu,age
Our File: 759118
We act as solicitors for Rainbow Motor Court of Niagara Falls Limited, the owner of Rainbow
Motor Inn located at 5581 Murray Street in the City of Niagara Falls.
We-are advised by our client that there is currently under construction a sign to be erected on the
municipal road allowance, immediately in front of our client's business. The sign in question is
shown as Sign #3 on the attached sign details sketch.
We are advised that this sign will be 6 feet by 4 feet, erected on an 8-foot pole. The sign will be
located immediately in front of our client's motel and restaurant and will not only promote a
competitor business but will also block the view of our client's business and of our client's
signage.
Our client finds this axrangement unacceptable.
We understand that these signs may be erected by the Regional Mu.nl.cipality in response to a
lawsuit commenced against the Region by the Lincoln Motor Inn resulting from changes made
on Stanley Avenue. However, to place this sign immediately in front of our client's business
will have a serious and detrimental impact to our client's business.
The purpose of this letter is to request that City Council direct that the sign in question be located
in another location where it does not have the detrimental effect on our client's business that tbis
proposed location will have.
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Building & By-Law Services John Castrilli
4310 Queen Street Director
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
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May 8, 2006
Alderman Selina V olpatti, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: BBS 2006-03
Glenview Residents Association
Property StandardslBy-law Enforcement
RECOMMENDATION:
For the information of Council. That staff prepare a report on stricter standards for the Property
Standards By-law and a limit on the number of cars on private property.
BACKGROUND:
This report is to provide an update to the members of Council as to the manner in which the Property
Standards By-law and other property related by-laws are administered and enforced as they relate
to the G1enview resident's complaints. The Property Standards By-law sets out the minimum
standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property and has been enforced, since its inception
in 1974 on a complaint basis or a referral from a member of Council. In some instances other by-
laws that regulate the use, or misuse of property are utilized dependant on the type of infraction.
Property Standards by-laws are enacted by municipalities under the authority of the Ontario Building
Code Act and as such specific time frames and duties are imposed not only on the property owner
but also the municipality. The other property related by-laws which are passed under the authority
of the Municipal Act have similar regulating factors, however they are not quite as restrictive and
can be easily administered and enforced.
The main objective in the enforcement of any by-law is to obtain compliance with the regulations
and to that end we attempt to be reasonable and lenient with property owners. For example, if a
property owner is being co-operative regarding the cleanup and requires additional time to complete
the work an extension will be granted sometimes two or three times. This approach does not always
sit well with the complainant but we must appear to be reasonable and provide the property owner
with every opportunity to reach compliance. However, when it comes to life safety of residents we
are not as co-operative or lenient, Orders are issued and time limits are strictly maintained.
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The majority of property complaints are resolved through persuasive methods rather than through
legal channels. Those who do not co-operate are informed of the options, which could include the
hiring of a contractor to do the cleanup at their expense and/or a court appearance where fines up to
$ 25,000 upon conviction could be levied by the courts.
Once a complaint has been assigned to an Inspector an investigation is commenced, first of all to
determine if the complaint is valid and what corrective methods will be applied. The owner is then
contacted and informed of the problem and the appropriate time frame is imposed.
If, at the end ofthe specified time limit the work is completed satisfactorily, the file is closed.
If corrective measures have not been completed by that time, a Notice of Nonconformity is issued
against the property. The Notice specifies a completion date. If the remedial work is not completed
by the completion date, a Property Standards Order is issued.
This Order may be appealed, within 14 days to the Property Standards Committee. Ifno appeal is
taken, the Order is final and binding and registered on title against the property. If an appeal is taken
a hearing must be held within 14 days of receipt of the appeal by the Property Standards Committee.
Any interested party, including the Municipality has the right to appeal the Committee's decision to
a Judge ofthe Ontario Superior Court of Justice within 14 days. If this appeal is not successful, the
Order is Final and Binding and the repair shall be carried out by the owner within the specified time
limits in the original Order. If you add up the time frames shown, it could equal as little as two-three
months, in reality if the owner does not co-operate, the above process could take as long as six
months or more.
Due to the complexity of the Property Standards By-law we utilize the Litter By-law # 96-32
whenever possible, the administration of the by-law is less complex and there are fewer areas for
appeal. Complaints involving high profile areas/problems are usually corrected using the litter by-
law as the turn around time can be much shorter. This method is generally used on minor matters,
whereas major issues such as the removal of any chattels, unsafe buildings or interior building
conditions are handled through Property Standards.
Both of the above methods were used regarding the 12 properties refereed to in the Glenview
Residents complaints submitted in January 2006. All but three of those properties have been
brought into compliance, those three are currently at various stages of correction and will remain
active until the required corrective measures have taken place.
An additional list was submitted on April 13, 2006 by the Glenview Residents Association showing
15 properties, however this included the previous 12, when actually only three new properties have
been added to our schedule, these will be investigated and corrected as outlined above.
In addition to the above Municipal staff organized and participated in a general cleanup of Stanton
Ave. and the Buttrey St. pumping station property which had been used as a local dnmping spot by
some of the area residents. We are attempting to track down the dumpers but we have been
unsuccessful so far.
As can be seen from the breakdown of the actions taken by Municipal Staff, the Glenview area is
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not being ignored, their complaints have been answered, possibly to the detriment ofthe remainder
of the City. As Council is aware our system is complaint driven, upon receipt of these complaints
a tour of the area was organized by the Mayors Office and several members of the Residents
Committee walked through the neighbourhood with Staff and the Mayor.
The members of the Property Standards Committee are appointed by Council. In their capacity as
members of the committee they deal only with appeals, they have no contact with the day to day
operations or enforcement. They receive no pay, the meetings are in the evenings and they receive
no expense monies. It was brought to staffs' attention that the Glenview Residents Association has
called for the removal of a member from the Properly Standards Committee because they feel he has
a conflict of interest as he is a property owner in the Glenview area. This member has faithfully and
unselfishly served the Property Standards Committee and the residents of the City of Niagara Falls
for the past five, plus years and has always conducted himself in a fair, unbiased and professional
manner. If a situation ever arose regarding his property or even the adjoining property there is no
doubt that he would declare a conflict and recuse himself from any discussion or vote on the matter.
Respectfully submitted:
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Manager of By-Law Services Chief Administrative Officer
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May 8, 2006
Alderman Selina Volpatti, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: CAO-2006-1- Organizational Review
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that:
a) Council approve the attached Terms of Reference for an Organizational Review for the City
of Niagara Falls,
b) Council authorize staff to hire a consultant to undertake an Organizational Review for the
City of Niagara Falls at a cost not to exceed $100,000 plus expenses.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of an organizational review is to comprehensively assess the City's administrative
structure and processes, and eval uate all options to improve the organization's efficiency and
effectiveness, and ensure the best use of staff and municipal resources.
A review of the corporation's structure has not been conducted in many years. City Council and staff
are committed to building a more focused, responsive, resource-conscious and results-oriented
organization. An organizational review would be helpful in this process.
The decision to undertake an organizational review is timely, as numerous changes and transitions
are taking place across the corporation, These include:
. several recent vacancies in both union and non-union positions in our Municipal Works
Division that must be dealt with in an expedient manner. An organizational review would
provide an opportunity to examine the need for structural change before hiring for these
positions,
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. the vacancy in the position of Executive Director of Community Services, and the resulting
impact on the reporting framework, has brought to the forefront the need to re-examine the
current corporate structure under which we operate,
. recent Employee Satisfaction Survey results revealed staff concerns about workload with
only 36% of staff feeling the City has the right number of staff to get the job done effectively,
. several divisions, including Building Services and Clerks, lack sufficient non-union support
staff.
. at their December 16, 2005 Strategic Issues session, City Council indicated a level of
support for a corporate organizational review during discussion of their 2006 priorities.
. staff have been directed to review the current reporting relationship between Niagara Transit
and the City,
. there is a need to institute a succession planning program,
. the pay rates of all non-union City positions should be reviewed to determine
competitiveness in today's market.
A Terms of Reference for the review is attached, The request for proposals (RFP) will be prepared
upon approval of the recommendations. It is anticipated that once awarded, the review will take four
to six months to complete.
R",,"fully "bm'.,', {
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Chief Administrative Officer
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Terms of Reference
Organizational Review for the City of Niagara Falls
Introduction
The City of Niagara Falls recognizes that there is opportunity to improve our current
organizational structure and to increase the organization's efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring
the best use of staff and municipal resources.
A review of the corporation's structure has not been conducted in many years. City Council and
staff are committed to building a more focused, responsive, resource-conscious and results-
oriented organization. An organizational review would be helpful in this process.
The decision to undertake an organizational review is timely as numerous changes and transitions
are taking place across the corporation.
Purpose
To undertake an Organizational Review of the administrative operations of the Corporation of
City of Niagara Falls in order to build a more efficient and effective organization.
Organizational Review Principles
This Organizational Review will be based on the following principles:
1. Council will make the final decision on any changes to the current organizational
structure and/or processes.
2. The current level of municipal service will not be compromised, and should improve.
3, The City's administrative organization should foster the efficient and effective delivery of
municipal services to the residents of Niagara Falls.
4. The Organizational Review will incorporate fiscal responsibility.
5. The existing CUPE and NFPFF A agreements will be respected and acknowledged.
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Organizational Review Objectives
Organizational Design
To assess the City's current organizational structure in light of both the municipality's goals and
service requirements, as well as sound organizational principles. To identify options and make
recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness ofthe structure,
To benchmark the City's organizational structure against comparable organizations to identify
"best practices", and to make recommendations as to whether the" best practices" can and should
be integrated into the City of Niagara Falls' organizational structure.
To review and identify whether staff levels are appropriate to meet work loads in each division,
and provide comparisons with other similar jurisdictions.
To evaluate the current decision making processes and make recommendations that foster
corporate-based decisions,
Organizational Culture
To evaluate and make recommendations in regard to the following areas:
. the steps Council has taken to date in reviewing or establishing the vision,
mission, values and priorities which set the course for the municipality.
. the current working relationship between Council and management.
. employee retention and succession planning.
. internal and external communication processes.
. the role and responsibilities of the CAO in respect to the legislative requirements
placed on this position, and the expectations of this Council
. principles for conducting business
. individual accountability and ownership
Competitiveness Review
To review the pay rates of all non-union City positions compared to other Ontario municipalities
to determine competitiveness. (This component will be quoted as a separate item.)
Niagara Transit Review
To review the feasibility of Niagara Transit becoming a division within City of Niagara Falls
operations.
Summary and Recommendations
To provide a high-level implementation plan for recommended changes.
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Organizational Review Team
An Organizational Review Team comprised of the City of Niagara Falls' Chief Administrative
Officer and staff members from across the organization will be established to work in
conjunction with the selected consultant.
The primary role of the Organizational Review Team is to assist the consultant in completing the
review, The consultant will carry out the review under the direction of this team.
The Organizational Review Team will act as a liaison between the consultant and various
stakeholders, and will participate in:
. the review of the organization structure and culture
. the review of administrative processes
. the formulation and evaluation of options
. the creation of recommendations for consideration by the City's Chief
Administrative Officer
The Organizational Review Team, under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer, will
be responsible for informing Niagara Falls City Council of the organizational review's progress
and matters relating thereto.
The Role of the Consultant
The consultant will provide independent expertise and advice on the Organizational Review.
The consultant will join the Organizational Review Team as a participatory member and:
. guide, manage and monitor the progress of the Organizational Review process,
. provide an ongoing direction and support to the Organizational Review Team,
. identify methods to engage and obtain feedback from the organization,
. identify best management practices in other comparable organizations
. assist in the formulation of options for organizational change
. provide expert advice on each key decision and recommendation
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Apri/6,2006
VIA FAX NO. (905) 356-9083
City of Niagara Falls Canada
City HaD
Legal Department
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E eX5
Attention: Office of the City Clerk
Dear Sir or Madame:
Re: Nonnan PuttJc~ and The Greater Nlaaara TranSIt CommIssIon
Please be advised that I am instructed to act on behalf of Norman PutlIck In this matter.
Mr. ~uttlc:k was recently appointed as a Commissioner for the Niagara Fans Transit
Commission. He has had extreme difficulty In attempting to fulfill his functions and
wishes to address City Council through his SOllcltor, namely the wrfter. I also wish to
blfng to your attention that in as muc:h as Mayor Ted ;:laid is a member of the
CommISSion and has endol'6ed a number of Rlsolutlons whic:h fonn the subject matter of
the difficulties, It is my belief that he should not Pllltidpate In any diSCUssion or vote With
respect to the Niagara Transit Commission.
There are III number of deflclencles present In the C9I1ducl of the CommisSion over the
past number of yea/1l which Mr. Puttlok has sought to look Into IInd many of which will
provide SUbstantial cost savings to the resld8f:1ls of Niagara. f understand that Aprfl 24,
2006 Is a regular meeting of Council and I am requesting that we be alowed to present
our casato the Council on that day.
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Guy Ungaro, LL.B. fFe5[Q)
Banister & Solicitor
3486 Portage Road. Suite 101, Ni.g.... Faits, Onloltio L2I 2K4
Tel.: (905) 357-5310
FAA' (905) 357-9677
April 19, 2006
VIA FAX NO. (9051 356-9083
City of Niagara Falls Canada
City Hall
Legal Department
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 6X5
Attention: Deanlorfida
City Clerk
Dear Sir or Madame:
Re: Norinan Puttlok and The Greater Niagara TransIt Commission
Thank you for your letter of April 13, 2006. I wfsh to clear up any misconceptions that
Mr. Puttlck merely wishes to air his gripes. The reason I wIsh to address Council Is that
there appears to be no rules or procedures In place to outline the aut!1ority of the
Commissioners and to enable them to ensure that the pUblic money Is being properly
spent We are requesting that Council make posItive changes to enable Mr. Puttick to
fulfill his commitment. As you are aware, we can always have recourse in the courts to
compel the product/on of information. It is our Intention to avoid court costs by
attempting to resolve this matter through the proper forum, which in my view, is the
function of City Council.
I again reiterate that those persons who have a conflict should not take part In the
Council decision. I am now requesting that the matter go to the May 8, 2006 Council
meeting.
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Clerk's Division Dean lorflda
4310 Queen Street City Clerk
P,Q. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
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Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-9083
E-mail: diorfida@city,niagarafalls,on,ca
April 26, 2006
Mr. Guy Ungaro, LL.B.
Barrister & Solicitor
3486 Portage Road, Suite 101
Niagara Falls ON L2J 2K4
Dear Guy:
Re: Norman Puttick and the Niagara Transit Commission
Further to our phone conversation yesterday, I would like to confmn your deputation for May 8th on
the item noted above. The deputation will happen in the Community Services Committee which is
a standing committee of aU of Council.
The date and time are as follows:
Monday, May 8th, 2006
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Committee Room #2
Basement, City Hall
4310 Queen Street
At this time, I can not give a more specific start time. As the date approaches I may have a better
idea on scheduling. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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City Clerk
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4310 Queen Street City Clerk
P.O, Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
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Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-9083
E-mail: diorfida@city,niegarafalls,on,ca
April 26, 2006
Mr. Tony DiGiacomo, Chairman
Niagara Transit Commission
4320 Bridge Street
Niagara Falls ON L2E 2R7
Dear Mr. DiGiacomo:
Re: Council Deputation Request
Mr. Guy Ungaro on behalf of Mr. Norm Puttick
Please find attached a request from Mr. Guy Ungaro, representing Transit Commissionmember Norm Puttick.
Mr. Ungaro's original letter dated April 6"', 2006 stated that, "Mr. Puttick has had extreme difficulty in
attempting to fulfill his functions as a Commission member and would like to address this with Council.
Staffhad some concerns regarding the reque st, which are outlined. Mr. Ungaro sent a follow up
correspondence which clarified the intentions of the deputation. He states that "there appears to be no rules
or procedures in place to outline the authority of the Commissioners and to enable them to ensure that the
public money is being properly spent".
Council has agreed to hear Mr. Ungaro's deputation. In the interests of procedural fairness, I am extending
an invitation to the Commission or its representative to appear as well. The item will be dealt with in the
Community Services Committee. The date and time are as follows:
Monday, May 8th, 2006
4:00 - 7:00 p.m,
Committee Room #2
Basement, City Hall
4310 Queen Street
At this time, I can not give a more specific start time. As the date approaches I may have a better idea on
scheduling. Please contact me if you have any questions and to confirm the Commission's participation.
Sincerely,
?JIB/-
Dean Iorfida
City Clerk
Ext. 4271
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