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NINTH MEETING
Monday, July 10, 2006
From 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
City Hall, Committee Room #2A.& B
1) Approval of the 2006-06-29 Community Services Minutes.
2) REPORTS: STAFF CONTACT:
a) MW-2006-82 Directional Signage - Murray Street
Update Report Ed Dujlovic
b) MW-2006-81 Kiwanis Bus Bench Program
Lundy's Lane BIA Request for Removal Ed Dujlovic
c) CD-2006-08. Motorized Scooters Dean Iorfida
d) MW-2006-83 Proposed Garage Construction Over Sanitary
Sewer - 6058 Stevens Street Ed Dujlovic
e) MW -2006-70 Contract #2006-'03 Phase #2 Asphalt Overlay Ed Dujlovic
3) NEW BUSINESS:
4) ADJOURNMENT:
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Teresa Fabbro - Report MW 2006-81 - Kiwanis Bench Program
From: Karl Dren
To: lorfida, Dean
Date: 7/4/2006 12:04 PM
Subject: Report MW 2006-81 - Kiwanis Bench Program
CC: Dren, Karl; Dujlovic, Ed; Teresa Fabbro
Dean, based on a meeting yesterday between the Mayor, Lundy's Lane BIA and myself, I have been asked to defer
Report MW-2006-81 until such time that the Kiwanis Group, Lundy's Lane BIA, the Mayor, and Staff can meet to
discuss the matter further.
Could you please arrange to have Report MW-2006-81 withdrawn from the meeting agenda.
Thank you.
Karl
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. MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, June 26, 2006, City Hall, Room 2 at 4:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Chair - Selina V olpatti, Mayor Ted Sa1ci" Alderman Jim Diodati, Alderman
Joyce Morocco, Alderman earolynn Ioannoni, Alderman Vince Kerrio,
Alderman Wayne eampbell, Alderman Janice Wing.
REGRETS: Tony Ravenda, .Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Pat Burke
STAFF: John MacDonald, Ed Dujlovic, Karen Kelly, Denyse Morrissey, Barney
Ruddell, Ken Burden, Karl Dren, Dean Iorfida, Serge Felicetti, Marianne
Tikky- Steno
PRESS: Rob Lapensee, Niagara This Week, eorey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review
GUEST: Karen Akalu (ehair Arts & Culture), Catherine Minshild & Jim Bruzzese
(BMA), Insp. Brian Eckhardt & Sgt. Dan D'Amico (NRP), Dave Schram,
Sue McDowell, Frank LaPenna, Wayne Thomson, Several Merchants from
the CentreNictoria/Clifton Hill area, Nick Colaneri - Hi Tech.
MINUTES
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Morocco and seconded by Alderman Ioannoni, that
the June 12, 2006 minutes be approved.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-06-26.
PRESENTATION
a) BMA Financial Planning Policies
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Ioannoni and seconded by Mayor Sa1ci that the
recommendations in the BMA Financial Planning Policies report be forwarded to staff.
Motion: earried
Action: Recommendation submitted to eounciI2006-06-26.
REPORTS
a) MW-2006-69 Nassau Avenue Traffic Operations Review
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Campbell and seconded by Mayor Sa1ci that
report MW-2006-69 be received for information.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendations submitted to Council 2006-06-26.
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b) R-2006-22 - The Centennial Water Molecule
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Diodati and seconded by Alderman Morocco that
the report be deferred to the end ofthe meeting to allow the owners of Hi-Tech Material
Handling Company to arrive.
Motion: Carried
c) MW-2006-71 - Interim Sign By-law
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing and seconded by Alderman Kerrio that the
interim amendments passed for the eity's existing sign by-law that expires on June 30,2006 be
extended until October 31, 2006.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-06-26.
d) MW-2006-72 - Parking Enforcement Fire Routes, Handicap Parking Greater
Niagara General Hospital
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Diodati and seconded by Alderman Morocco that
schedule 'D' (GNGH hospital security staff), be removed from By-law 2002-081, being a by-law
to appoint provincial offences officers for the purpose of issuing parking infractions.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-06-26.
e) MW-2006-74 - Clifton Hill Parking Review
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Morocco and seconded by Alderman Kerrio that
a "No Stopping, Tow Away Zone" restriction be installed on the south side of
Clifton Hill between Victoria Avenue and a point 140 metres east of Victoria
A venue, replacing:
b. the "No Parking" restriction on the south side of elifton Hill between Victoria Avenue
and a point 63 metres east of Victoria A venue; and,
c. the "No Parking" restriction on the south side of Clifton Hill between a point 82 metres
east of Victoria Avenue and a point 124 metres east of Victoria Avenue.
Motion: earried
Action: Recommendation submitted to eouncil 2006-06-26.
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1) MW-2006-77 - Victoria Avenue @ Centre Street/Clifton Hill
Intersection Operations
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Kerrio and seconded by Mayor Sa1ci that the City
make efforts to have various partners, along with the City itself pay for Police at the Victoria
Avenue/eentre Street/elifton Hill intersection to an upset limit of$12,000.00 and the officers be
deployed ASAP.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to eounciI2006-06-26.
g) R-2006-22 - The Centennial Water Molecule (cont. from item 'b')
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Kerrio and seconded by Alderman Diodati that the
Centennial Water Molecule, be returned to the City of Niagara Falls within one year.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-06-26.
NEW BUSINESS
a) It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Diodati and seconded by Alderman Kerrio
that the City pursue decibel meters as a factor in the Noise By-law and report back to
Council.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-06-26.
ADJOURNMENT
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Ioannoni and seconded by Mayor Sa1ci that the
regular meeting ofthe Community Services Committee be adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Community Services Department MW-2006-82
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
July 10, 2006
Alderman Selina V olpatti, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW -2006-82
Directional Signage - Murray Street
Update Report
RECOMMENDA TION:
It is recommended that this report be received for the information of the Community Services
Committee. That the report be deferred and that staff investigate other sign options.
BACKGROUND:
Council at it's meeting of May 8, 2006 requested that Staff meet with representatives of the
Rainbow Motor Inn, Knights Inn and Lincoln Motor Inn to discuss the directional signage on
Murray Street.
On June 6, 2006, Staff met with representatives of the above
mentioned businesses, including the Falls Mist Motel. At the
meeting the following issues were discussed:
1) Addition of the Knight's Inn wording on the sign.
This is contrary to the City's current signing Policy, as
supported by all BIA's, therefore, it was not considered
to be an option.
2) Elimination of the sign or the reference to the Lincoln
Motor Inn & traveller's Restaurant.
This item was not supported by the Owner of the
Lincoln Motor, therefore, it was not considered to be an option.
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3) Adding additional signs on Stanley A venue indicating that Main Street northbound
continues by using Murray Street.
Since Stanley A venue is a Regional Road, Staff are in the process of reviewing this
matter with Regional Staff.
4) Redesign the arrow configurations on the Fallsview Casino directional signs located in
advance of Main Street for southbound traffic and in advance of Dunn Street for
northbound traffic.
Since Stanley A venue is a Regional Road, Staff are in the process of reviewing this
matter with Regional Staff.
5) Remove the orange "Road Closed" detour sign on Murray Street and the large orange
"Checkerboard/Do Not Enter" sign at the intersection of Main/Murray/Allendale.
Staff have taken action on this item and the orange construction signs have been
removed.
6) Relocate existing directional sign closer to the intersection of Stanley A venue, in front of
the Falls Mist Motel.
This item was not supported by the Owner of the Falls Mist Motel, therefore, it was
not considered to be an option.
Therefore, it is recommended that no further action, with respect to the directional sign, be taken
and that Staff continue to work with Regional Staff to further enhance signing for northbound
motorists intending travel northbound on Main Street beyond Murray Street.
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.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
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Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: edujlovic@niagarafalls.ca
July 10, 2006
Alderman Selina Volpatti, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-2006-81
Kiwanis Bus Bench Program
Lundy's Lane BIA Request for Removal
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that this report be received for information.
BACKGROUND:
A tri-party agreement for the Kiwanis Bus Bench Advertising Program between the City, Region of
Niagara and Kiwanis was approved by City Council for renewal for 5 years effective June 1,2005.
The agreement was executed by Kiwanis in April of2006 signed by the City in May and sent to the
Region for signature. The city is a waiting a corrected insurance certificate. (The one delivered with
the agreement was not in the City's required form).
This new agreement included the following criteria (included in the May 30, 2005 Council
Resolution) :
1) The City to install four (4) new concrete pads in 2005, at a cost of $6,000.00;
2) Due to the streetscaping requirements in the BWTourist areas, future installation of benches
located inside the BWTourist areas, will only be installed, if supported by the particular
BWTourist Area;
3) The Kiwanis group provide the City with a five-year plan for changing out the existing
benches with the new style benches;
On March 17, 2006, correspondence was received from the Lundy's Lane BIA requesting removal
of the existing Kiwanis benches, in order to allow them to install new decorative benches, at their
expense, in accordance with the Streetscape Master Plan. As a result, Staff sent correspondence to
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the Kiwanis group requesting the removal of all advertising benches along Lundy' Lane. This .
prompted a meeting with representatives of both groups and Staff. The following key issues were
discussed:
1) Removal of all 26 Kiwanis benches and replacement with new decorative benches,
2) The Lundy's Lane BIA sponsor events to raise fund to help offset the lost bench revenue,
3) The Lundy's Lane BIA directly donate funds to offset the lost bench revenue,
4) Replacement of non Lundy's Lane bench advertising with Lundy's Lane businesses (17 of
the 26 benches advertise Clifton Hill),
5) A Phasing out program of advertising benches over the next 3 1i years.
Following this meeting both parties agreed to discuss these and other options with their respective
executives and meet again to discuss the matter further. Unfortunately, after much deliberation, both
parties agreed not to agree and no solution was reached.
Based on the above Council Resolution "Due to the streetscaping requirements in the BIA/Tourist
areas, future installation of benches located inside the BIA/Tourist areas, will only be installed, if
supported by the particular BIA/Tourist Area" it is clearly the intent of this statement, to address
future installations of Kiwanis benches and not the existing locations.
Therefore, the Lundy's Lane request for the removal of Kiwanis advertising benches can not be
accommodated at this time.
The Committee's concurrence with the recommendation outlined in this report would be appreciated.
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Clerk's Division Dean lorfida
4310 Queen Street City Clerk
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
July 10, 2006
Alderman Selina V olpatti, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: CD-2006-08
Motorized Scooters
RECOMMENDATION:
That staff work with the Disability Advisory Committee and other disabled individuals in the
community to identify and rectify problem sidewalks and intersections.
BACKGROUND:
At the June 12th meeting Committee recommended, and Council ratified, that staff review the use
of motorized scooters on City streets. Staff reviewed applicable Provincial legislation and met with
the City's Disability Advisory Committee to get their insight into this issue.
Legislation
The attached printout from the Ministry of Transportation's web site outlines the legal status of all
two and three-wheeled vehicles in Ontario. The "scooters" are referred to as personal mobility
devices, motorized wheelchairs or medical scooters. As outlined these devices do not require
registration, licence plates, drivers' licences or insurance and, therefore, are not motor vehicles under
the Highway Traffic Act. Despite their motorized function, our municipality does not forbid such
scooters on sidewalks.
The M.T.O. indicates that "persons operating motorized wheelchairs are treated in the same way as
pedestrians." The M.T.O. web site provides valuable advice: a sidewalk should be the first choice
for someone using a wheelchair or medical scooter. When there is no wheelchair accessible curb,
the person should return to the sidewalk at the first available opportunity. If there is no sidewalk
available, people using wheelchairs or personal mobility devices should travel, like pedestrians,
along the left shoulder of the roadway facing oncoming traffic.
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Input from the Disability Advisory Committee
Often when a problem is identified, it is actually a symptom of a different underlying problem. Staff
met with the Disability Advisory eommittee regarding personal mobility devices, as a number of the
members use such devices. The Committee identified a number of reasons as to why individuals
may be using the roadway:
. insufficient curb cuts
. ramps are too steep
. long stretches with no lights or safe way to cross streets
. crossing times at intersections with lights are too short
. lack of sidewalks
. uneven sidewalks or sidewalks in disrepair
. inadequacy of personal mobility devices
. roadways are smoother
With regard to curb cuts, all new subdivisions are designed with wheel-friendly curbs compliant with
Provincial standards (310.030 Concrete Sidewalk Ramps at Intersections). Municipal Works staff
will convert about twenty intersections a year with ramps to the provincial standard. These cuts have
often been instituted after staff has received concerns from an individual in a neighbour who uses
a motorized scooter. Staffhas actually worked with the resident in identifying a route and how to
optimize the appropriate curb cuts.
Just having a cut is not always sufficient. An e-mail from committee member Murray Culp
indicates: "the curb cut at Tim Horton 's at Pinedale is too steep for me to go up or down safely and
also rolls me toward the traffic, so I have to go up the Dorchester gutter a bit sometimes facing
traffic to the Tim Horton driveway for access. "
In some instances there are some curb cuts but not enough to get one to a desired destination. This
writer attempted to travel on a scooter in the vicinity of the MacBain Community Centre. There is
an adequate sidewalk on the south side of McLeod Road, however, when one reaches the south east
corner of the McLeod and Montrose Road intersection, there is an'island without a curb cut. This
forces the person in the scooter to be on the road with their back toward oncoming traffic.
It is estimated that about 70% of the City's intersections have curb cuts, however, probably only
about 40% are optimal. It will take some time before the City is entirely accessible. Until that time
it is suggested that staff work with the Disability Advisory Committee and other mobility device
users to identify where cuts are needed or where cuts and ramps are in need of repair.
Many on motorized scooters may avoid busy intersections because they feel there is insufficient time
to cross. They may attempt to cross at a less busy area, however, often an area without traffic
controls.
To rectify the crossing problem, it is suggested that stafflook at educating the public on crossing at
intersections, look at timing at busy intersections and look into audible crossings. This should be
done in conjunction with Regional Traffic staff and the Region's Accessibility Committee.
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It would seem to most able bodies individuals that the sidewalk would be the natural location for the
personal mobility devices. Most users of such devices would prefer to use the sidewalks; however,
sidewalks often offer a less than ideal ride because of cracks, bumps and joints in the sidewalk. A
pavement pathway or roadway offers a smoother ride, so occasionally a person in a mobility device
will use the road because it is the "path of least resistance."
Staff should work with the Disability Advisory Committee to prioritize which sidewalks are in need
of repair and ensure that such sidewalks offer a comfortable ride. It may also be valuable for staff
and the committee to identify difficult areas and come up with suggested safe routes that avoid
roadways as much as possible.
CONCLUSION:
Personal Mobility Devices are considered to be akin to pedestrians according to the Ministry of
Transportation. Like all pedestrians, these devices have the right to be on the sidewalk and cross
roadways when save to do so.
Petitioning the Province to change the legislation to forbid such devices on the road is unrealistic
until all municipalities are 100% accessible at intersections and sidewalks. Until that time, it would
make sense for staff to work with City's Disability Advisory Committee to identify problem areas,
make appropriate curb cuts, undertake necessary repairs to ramps and sidewalks, educate the public
and develop ideal routes to popular destinations.
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Location: Ministry Home> Drivers and Vehicles> Vehicle Licensing >Two and Three-Wheeled Vehicles
Two and Three-Wheeled Vehicles in Ontario
Information Update
DrIver Uc....ing I Starting November 28,2005, .. Limited-Speed Motorcycles
limited-speed motorcycle (LSM)
Vehicle UC8nslng I and moped drivers are required to .. Motor-Assisted Bicycles
Onll.. S4UVIctt. I hold a class M licence or the new .. Low-Speed Vehicles
Vi.itlng I Moving restricted class M licence to operate
to Ontario? these vehicles. .. Electric and Motorized Scooters
Products & s.rvtcul .. Pocket Bikes
Servlctt Locations I New types of vehicles and devices .. Personal Mobility Devices
arrive in the marketplace everyday.
The province recognizes the .. SegwayTM Human Transporter
New Licence importance of these new market .. Power-AssistedlElectric Bicycles
Motor Scooter innovations as they expand mobility
and Moped .. Bicycles
Drivers options for Ontarians and provide an
environmentally friendly way to
travel. But, it is also important to
know whether these vehicles can-
or cannot-legally operate on our roads. It is also important to know what safety
requirements must be met. In additon to these new vehicle types, the ministry
continues to receive questions about bicycle and wheelchair use.
Before you operate a new vehicle type, you should contact your local
municipality. They will tell you whether or not your vehicle/device can legally
travel on their sidewalks and/or bike paths.
Many new vehicles and devices, such as go-peds, limited-speed vehicles and the "Human
Transporters" (i.e., Segway TM), fall within the definition of a motor vehicle in Ontario's
Highway Traffic Act (HTA). The HTA requires motor vehicles to be registered, have licence
plates, and the operator to have a valid driver's licence and appropriate insurance. Anyone
caught operating one of these vehicles/devices on Ontario's roads without complying with these
requirements could face charges for driving an unlicensed and uninsured motor vehicle.
Also, certain vehicles/devices such as go-peds and pocket bikes cannot operate on public roads
in Ontario because they do not meet:
. Provincial equipment safety standards for motor vehicles, such as standards regulating
lighting, braking, seat belts, etc.
. Federal standards for motor vehicles used on public roads.
The province continues to review both existing and new vehicle types to determine whether
they fit into the HT A or if a new vehicle definition is required. Road safety will be a key
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consideration in determining which new vehicles or devices may operate on Ontario's roads.
This information update is to be used as a guide only. For official purposes, please refer to
the Highway Traffic Act.
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Limited-Speed Motorcycles
Can be operated as a limited-speed motorcycle on roads in Ontario
A new, restricted class M licence for limited-speed motorcycle (LSM) and moped drivers was
introduced on November 28, 2005. This new restricted class M licence has a condition that
allows licence holders to drive limited-speed motorcycles and mopeds only.
A Limited-Speed Motorcycle must meet vehicle
requirements as defined under the federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Act (MVSA). However, in order to use a limited-
speed motorcycle, the driver must comply with the operating
requirements of a motorcycle under provincial regulations. A
limited-speed motorcycle has a maximum attainable speed of
70 km/h or less.
To operate these vehicles on a roadway:
driver must hold the new restricted class M licence for
limited-speed motorcycles and mopeds (Class M2 with L
condition or M with L condition or a valid motorcycle licence (Class MI, M2 or M);
· the vehicle must be insured, registered and have a valid licence plate (a new licence plate
for LSMs will be available March 27, 2006);
· the operator must wear an approved motorcycle helmet;
· allowed to carry passengers with full licence- but not recommended;
. cannot operate on certain highways, for example, 400 series highway.
A limited-speed motorcycle is:
a. a motorcycle that:
1. can attain a rate of speed of more than 32 km/hr on level ground within a distance
of 1.6 kilometres from a standing start;
2. has a maximum attainable speed of 70 km/hr or less;
3. has steering handlebars that are completely constrained from rotating in relation to
the axle of only one wheel in contact with the ground;
4. has a minimum seat height, when the vehicle is unladen, of 650 millimetres;
5. has a minimum wheel rim diameter of250 millimetres and a minimum wheelbase
of 1016 millimetres;
6. has a maximum engine displacement of 50 cubic centimetres or less; or,
b. if the motorcycle was manufactured on, or after, September 1, 1988, it must have affixed
a compliance label required under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada) that
identifies the motor vehicle as a limited-speed motorcycle.
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See also:
. Licensing Changes for Operators of Motor Scooters and Mopeds
. Frequently Asked Questions
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Motor-Assisted Bicycles (Mopeds)
Like limited-speed motorcycles, mopeds can be operated on roads in Ontario.
You will no longer be permitted to drive a moped on any driver's licence. New moped drivers
will be required to take road tests.
A new, restricted class M licence for limited-speed motorcycle (LSM) and moped drivers was
introduced on November 28, 2005. This new restricted class M licence has a condition that
allows licence holders to drive limited-speed motorcycles and mopeds only.
To operate these vehicles on the roadway: l-
· driver must hold the new restricted class M
licence for limited-speed motorcycles/mopeds LCC~A,
(Class M2 with L restriction or M with L
restriction or a valid motorcycle licence (Class
MI, M2 or M);
. approved motorcycle helmet is required;
. vehicle must be insured and registered and
have a valid licence plate;
. no passengers allowed;
. they must meet federal safety standards for a limited speed motorcycle;
. motor-assisted bicycles are not allowed to travel on 400 series highways.
A motor-assisted bicycle is a bicycle that:
· is fitted with petals that are operable at all times to propel the bicycle;
. weighs not more than 55 kilograms;
. has no hand or foot operated clutch or gearbox driven by the motor and transferring
power to the driven wheel;
. has a piston displacement of not more that 50 cubic centimeters; and,
· does not attain a speed greater than 50 km/hr on level ground within a distance of2 km
from a standing start.
See also:
· Licensing Changes for Operators of Motor Scooters and Mopeds
. Frequently Asked Questions
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Low-Speed Vehicles
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Cannotbe operated on roads in Ontario
Ontario's HT A does not address these devices and their
operation. Low-speed vehicles fall within the HT A
definition of a "motor vehicle", but they do not meet
safety standards for on-road use. As such, these vehicles
may only be operated where Ontario's HT A does not
apply, such as on private property.
Low-speed vehicles are defined as motor vehicles, other
than trucks, that are powered by an electric motor,
designed to travel on four wheels, and can reach a speed
of between 32 and 40 km/h.
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Electric and Motorized Scooters (Go-peds)
Cannot be operated on roads in Ontario
"'cr Wh~le these devices. appear to fall within the definition ~f~ motor
: vehiCle under Ontano's HT A, they do not meet the proVInCIal
equipment safety standards for on-road use.
As such, these devices may only be operated where Ontario's HTA
does not apply, such as on private property.
Anyone using a go-ped should contact their local municipalities for
by-laws pertaining to their use on sidewalks or bike paths.
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Pocket Bikes
Cannot be operated on roads in Ontario
Pocket bikes are meant for closed circuit use only, not
roadways.
These bikes can be imported as a "restricted-use
motorcycle." However, in order to comply with the federal
standards, a pocket bike would require a 17 -digit vehicle
identification number, reflectors and warning labels that
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clearly state these bikes are intended for off-road use only.
The federal MVSA indicates pocket bikes are not intended for use on public roads.
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Personal Mobility Devices (Motorized Wheelchairs and Medical
Scooters)
Do not require registration, licence plates, driver's licence or vehicle insurance
Persons operating motorized wheelchairs are treated in the
same way as pedestrians.
The expected behaviour of people who use wheelchairs to
improve their mobility, is generally established by municipal
by-laws. Operators should check with their local
municipality to ensure by-laws permit their use on sidewalks.
A sidewalk should be the first choice for someone using a
wheelchair or medical scooter. When there is no wheelchair
accessible curb, the person should return to the sidewalk at
the first available opportunity.
If there is no sidewalk available, people using wheelchairs or personal mobility devices should
travel, like pedestrians, along the left shoulder of the roadway facing oncoming traffic.
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Segway ™ Human Transporter
Cannot be operated on roads in Ontario
1 A personal human transporter (i.e. Segway TM) is defined as a self-
balancing, electric-powered transportation machine designed for one
person, with a top speed of 20 km/h.
The definition of motor vehicle in Ontario's HT A encompasses this
type of personal transportation vehicle. However, this device does not
meet Ontario's equipment safety standards for on-road use.
This device is not included as a vehicle intended for on-road use under
the MVSA, and is considered a device for a pedestrian environment.
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Personal transportation devices may be operated where the HT A does not apply, such as on
private property.
Anyone using a SegwayTM should contact local municipalities for by-laws pertaining to their
use on bicycle paths and sidewalks.
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Power-Assisted/Electric Bicycles
Cannot be operated on roads in Ontario
Power-assisted/electric bicycles may fall within the HTA definition of a "motor assisted
bicycle", but they do not meet safety standards (e.g., brakes, lights, etc.) for on-road use.
A power-assisted bicycle is a vehicle that:
. has steering handlebars and is equipped with
pedals
· is designed to be propelled primarily by muscular
power and to travel on not more than three wheels
. has a motor that has a power output rating of
500W or less (note: the motor is electric, and is
incapable of propelling the cycle at speed of
32km/h or greater on level ground, without
pedaling. )
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Bicycles
Can be operated on roads in Ontario
In the HT A, the definition of bicycle includes tricycles and unicycles but not motor-assisted
bicycles. You do not need a drivers licence to operate a bicycle in Ontario.
A bicycle is a vehicle that:
. has steering handlebars and is equipped with
pedals
. is designed to be propelled by muscular power
. has no age restriction for operators
. can be operated on most roadways (e.g., not
allowed to travel on 400 series highways)
. cannot be operated across a roadway within a
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pedestrian cross-over
An operator must wear a bicycle helmet if under 18 and operating the bicycle on the road. If the
operator is under 16 it is the duty of the operator's parent or guardian to ensure that he/she
wears a helmet. If the person is 16 or 17 it is his or her personal responsibility to wear a helmet.
No passengers are allowed if bicycle only meant for one person. Bicycles that cannot keep up
with traffic should drive as close to the right edge of the road as possible and safe to do so.
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Dean Iorfida - taking the road examples
From: "Murray Culp" <mculp@sympatico.ca>
To: "Dean Iorfida" <diorfida@city.niagarafalls.on.ca>
Date: 6/27/20062:02 PM
Subject: taking the road examples
Dean:
Here's two examples of places where I have to take to a busy road where there is
a problem with the sidewalk.
This curb cut at Tim Horton's at Pinedale is to steep for me to go up or down safely and also
rolls me towards the traffic, so I have to go up the Dorchester gutter a bit sometimes facing
traffic to the Tim Horton driveway for access.
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The sidewalk ends here at the entrance to Optimist Park, and takes a left to Morrison. To get in
the Optimist parking lot I have to take that left, go on Morrison for a bit to enter via their
driveway. A few more feet of sidewalk would solve this problem.
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They are only small things but they are places I go regularly that force me to have to use a
busy road.
In the same area, the Dorchester/Morrison WALK timing is too fast for me to get across. I have
to creep into the gutter, go like hell and still get only 1/2 to 3/4 across before the light changes.
Pretty hairy with traffic coming from all directions.
Regards,
Murray
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Keep scooters off streets: Volpatti
By JENNIFER PELLEGRINI
Friday, June 16, 2006 - 02:00
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NIAGARA FALLS Senior citizens who use motorized scooters on city streets are putting their lives at risk, says
Ald. Selina Volpatti.
Vol patti told council Monday night she recently noticed numerous people operating scooters along Portage
Road between Thorold Stone Road and Colborne Street an area with five retirement homes or senior citizens
residences.
That's the neighbourhood where 68-year-old Bernadette Mitchell lives.
Multiple health problems make walking nearly impossible, so she relies on a motorized scooter to get around.
In winter, Mitchell said she's a shut-in, since she can't manoeuvre around snowbanks oron slippery sidewalks
and her scooter is too big to fit into someone's car for a trip to the mall.
It's the same with rainy days, since the electric device wouldn't work in the rain,
So, on sunny days, she takes advantage of the fair weather to run errands or go to doctor's appointments
without asking her son or daughter for a ride.
But getting to her surgeon on Morrison Street is a gO-minute round trip for Mitchell, since she refuses to ride
her scooter on the road, or cross a major intersection along the way.
"I have to go all the way up to St. James and go all around Pettit because the traffic along here is just too
bad," she said Thursday morning, after pulling to a plaza near the Five Corners, "I was almost hit over there
a couple of months ago, because a man ran a red light."
Sidewalks, she said, aren't much safer, The high curbs on many sidewalks mean scooter operators often
have to go as slowly down the curb as possible to avoid falling off their rides, then ride against traffic in search
of a way to get back up on the sidewalk again.
Mitchell said that's just as dangerous as riding on the road.
"Last summer I had an accident crossing the road," she said. "I was injured falling off the curb because they
don't have it low enough for us."
Ed Dewsbury agrees,
The double-leg amputee said Volpatti's assessment seniors are riding on the roads because of what she
called a legal "grey area" is wrong.
"These people think they're only allowed to go on the road because (the scooters are) motorized," Vol patti
said Monday night.
Not so, said Dewsbury, who is aware that even on his scooter, he's considered a pedestrian according to the
Highway Traffic Act.
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"I avoid traffic. I don't go on the street," he said. "It's too dangerous."
Dewsbury believes the city should do more to fix uneven or too-high curbs, so people who rely on motorized
devices can safely get from place to place without interrupting traffic any more than they would if they were
crossing on their own two feet.
Ed Dujlovic, the city's director of public works, said he knows there are areas where curb cut-outs don't exist
or need to be improved, and there is a plan in place to fix them.
"Is there a lot of work to be done? Yeah," he said, noting all new subdivisions are designed with wheel-friendly
curbs. "We have a program in place where ifthere isn't a sidewalk replacement (scheduled), we will be doing
curb cutouts. If people are noting areas that are difficult for them, they should let me know. We're very
interested in knowing the places that need to be done,"
While municipal staff write a report for council on how to avoid accidents between people behind the wheel
and on three wheels, Niagara Regional Police offered advice to both sides.
"I would recommend (ride on) the sidewalk, where it's safer," Niagara Regional Police Const. Greg Keldson
said of scooter operators. "If they have to be on the road, they should be as close to the curb as possible and
when they have to cross the street, they should be very careful."
And to drivers, NRP Staff Sgt. Murray Haday offers this caution: "Yielding to pedestrians or people on
motorized scooters isn't just a courtesy or common sense, it's the law."
With files from Corey Larocque
jpellegrini@nfreview.com
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Community Services Department MW-2006-83
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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
July 10, 2006
Alderman Selina Volpatti, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls
Members:
Re: MW-2006-83
Proposed Garage Construction Over Sanitary Sewer
6058 Stevens Street (Mr. John Mussari)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Council approve the constmction of a new garage that encroaches on the
existing sanitary sewer traversing private property at 6058 Stevens Street subject to the owner
entering into a formal encroachment agreement with the City of Niagara Falls.
BACKGROUND:
Municipal Works staff has received a request from the owner of the residential lot located at 6058
Stevens Street to constmct a new garage that will encroach significantly into an existing sanitary
sewer easement. This easement protects the city's rights to maintain, repair and/or replace the 375
mm diameter sewer that was constructed prior to the creation of the residential lot where the
proponent resides. Normally, it is not the City's practice to permit constmction within established
sewer easements due to the additional costs associated with access to this infrastmcture.
The easement does however, encumber a large portion of the lot frontage (see attached plan). The
location of the existing home already poses some access problems and under the current
conditions it is likely that the City would need to use some form of trenchless repair. Under these
unique circumstances staff can support this request provided the City's existing rights could be
protected in a formal Agreement. The homeowner has agreed to enter into an Encroachment
Agreement that will address these needs. His request to constmct a 20'x22' garage (approx.)
would be subject to the full execution and registration of the encroachment agreement and the
submission of the necessary documents required to satisfy the Chief Building Official regarding
the stability of the soil.
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It should be noted that any costs associated with the preparation of the Agreement will be the
responsibility of the proponent. The purpose of this report is to seek Council's authorization to
proceed with the preparation of the necessary documentation as described above.
The Committee's concurrence with the recommendation made would be appreciated.
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Manager of Development Chief Administrative Officer
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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.ca
July 10, 2006
Alderman Selina V olpatti, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-2006-70- Contract 2006-03
Asphalt Overlay Phase #2
City Wide
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the contractor (Steed & Evans Limited) be retained to perform the works of
the 2006 Asphalt Overlay Phase #2 City wide for the amount shown below and that council
authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement with Steed & Evans Limited.
BACKGROUND:
The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the City's Clerk opened tenders on Tuesday,
June 27,2006 at 1 :30 p.m. for the above noted contract.
Tender documents were picked up by five (5) Contractors and five (5) bids were received. Listed
below is a summary of the totalled tendered prices, excluding GST, received from the five (5)
Contractors.
1. A-I Asphalt Maintenance (Burlington) $ 1,396,405.29
2. Steed & Evans Limited ( Thorold) $ 1,452,975.87
3. Rankin Construction Inc. (St. Catharines) $ 1,505,183.30
4. NOljOhn Contracting Limited (Thorold) $ 1,574,000.00
5. Hard Rock Paving Co. Limited (Port Colbome) $ 1,575,037.25
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The lowest tender was received from A-I Asphalt Maintenance in the amount of$ 1,396,405.29.
This Contractor has not performed similar type proj ects for the City. The contractor submitted a list
ofprojects that they had performed in other Municipalities, none of which were similar to the size
or scope of the subject works. A further investigation was completed to satisfy any reservations that
existed with respect to the contractors ability to satisfactorily perform the subject project, three other
municipalities were contacted (City ofSt. Catharines, City ofBrampton, City of Hamilton). After
speaking to representatives form each municipality that were directly involved with A-I Asphalt
Maintenance during the course oftheir works there were no favourable recommendations on the size
'and scope of project that the City has tendered.
Weare therefore, of the opinion, that this Contractor is not capable of successfully undertaking this
project.
The second lowest tender was received from (Steed and Evans Limited) in the amount of
$ 1,452,975.87. This Contractor has previously performed similar type projects for the City. We
are therefore, ofthe opinion, that this Contractor is capable of successfully undertaking this proj ect.
Due to rising costs of asphalt prices in 2006 additional funds have been reserved in the 2006 Asphalt
Overlay and Road Rehabilitation Program budget to offset potential increases in the cost that may
take place after the award of the contract.
Financing:
The Engineer's estimate for this contract was $ 1,400,000.00.
Project Costs:
A warded Contract $ 1,452,975.87
TOTAL $ 1,452,975.87
Funding:
2006 Capital Budget
Asphalt Overlay and Road Rehabilitation Program
G/L # 12-3-310024-030000 $ 240,000.00
Provincial Grant $ 1,212,975.87
TOTAL $ 1,452,975.87
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Committee's concurrence with this recommendation would be appreciated.
Prepared by: Respectfully submitted:
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Frank Tassone, e.E.T.
Project Manager ehief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
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Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works