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2006/08/21 ~ ., J '-' ---1 Eleventh MEETING Monday, August 21, 2006 From 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. City Hall, Committee Room #2A &8 1) Approval of the 2006-07-31 Community Services Minutes. 2) REPORTS: STAFF CONTACT: a) BBS-2006-04 Autoline Toyota, 6030 Thorold Stone Road Sing By~law Variance Ed Dujlovic b) MW-2006-93 Rosedale A venue at Slater Avenue Stop Sign Review Ed Dujlovic c) MW-2006-95 Ascot Circle Speed Review Ed Dujlovic d) MW-2006-86 Woodbine Street - Kalar Road to Montrose Road Completion of Traffic Calming EA Ed Dujlovic e) MW-2006-81 Kiwanis Bus Bench Program Lundy Lane BIA Request for Removal Ed Dujlovic with Correspondence from Lundy's Lane BIA 3) NEW BUSINESS: 4) ADJOURNMENT: . , MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, July 31, 2006, City Hall, Room 2 at 4:00 p.m. PRESENT: Chair - Selina V olpatti, Mayor Ted Saki, Alderman Jim Diodati, Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Alderman Vince Kerrio, , Alderman Janice Wing Alderman Carolynn Ioannoni., Alderman Wayne Campbell, Alderman Joyce Morocco. REGRETS: Pat Burke STAFF: John MacDonald, Ed Dujlovic, Karen Kelly, Denyse Morrissey, Colin (Barney) Ruddell, Ken Burden, Marzenna Carrick, Dean Iorfida, Serge Felicetti, Angela Duerksen, Todd Harrison, Marianne Tikky- Steno PRESS: Rob Lapensee, Niagara This Week, Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review GUEST: Tom Reynolds - A-I Paving, Kevin & Kathleen McRae - 4617 Park Lane, Jean Dodd - 4609 Park Lane, Ted Robinson - 4593 Park Lane. MINUTES It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Saki and seconded by Alderman Wing, that the July 10, 2006 minutes be approved. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-07-31. REPORTS a) CD-2006-09 - Reduction in Bingo Licence Fee It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Saki and seconded by Alderman Campbell that, ., f'1 1. Council reduce the lottery licence fees for bingo from the current 3% of the licensed prize board to 3% of the actual prizes paid. 2. That by-law 2003-35 be amended, accordingly. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-07-31. b) CD-2006-10 - Smoke Free Ontario Act Residential Care Facilities Receive and file. Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-07-31. , -2- , c) MW-2006-90 - Closure of Park Lane It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Saki and seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo that, 1. staffbe authorized to take all necessary steps to assist abutting homeowners in their assumption of service and maintenance of their portion ofthose lands being a private road known as Park Lane. 2. the City construct sanitary sewer laterals, water services and driveways to Park Street. 3. that the City abandon the existing sewer and watermain on Park Lane and remove the existing asphalt roadway 4. the former railway lands fronting the Park Lane homes be dedicated as Public Highway. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-07-31. d) MW-2006-85 - Sinnicks Avenue Sanitary Sewer Design and Construction Update It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo and seconded by Aldeman Kerrio that, 1. Council accept the following report as information, and; 2. Council accept the deferral ofthe subject project and budget the project in the 2007 capital budget, and; 3. Council authorizes staff to continue with the final design and contract documents as described in the following report. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-07-31. . e) MW -2006-70 - Contract 2006-03 - Asphalt Overlay Phase #2 City Wide It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Morocco and seconded by Mayor Saki that Steed & Evans Limited be retained to perform the works ofthe 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 in accordance with our standard contract procedures. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-07-31. . It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Kerrio and seconded by Alderman Ioannoni that the regular Community Services Committee meeting move into an In- Camera Session. . . . -3- f) MW-2006-94 - Pedestrian Signal Review It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Ioannoni and seconded by Mayor Saki that this report be received for the information of Council. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-07-31. g) MW-2006-92 - Tymco Sweeper Purchase It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Morocco and seconded by Alderman Pietrangleo that the purchase of a Tymco DST -6 Regenerative Sweeper with Dustless Filtration System be awarded to Equipment Specialists at a cost of$216,875.00. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-07-31. NEW BUSINESS a) It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing and seconded by Alderman Ioannoni that staff pursue no stopping on Stanley A venue in front of the Clarion Hotel, increase enforcement, increase fines and obtaining input on the matter from the local BIA's. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-07-31. . ADJOURNMENT It was ORDERED on the motion of Ald;.vrman Kerrio seconded by Mayor Saki that the regular meeting of the Community Services Cortnnittee be adjourned at 4:40 p.m. ---- . Community Services Department BBS-2006-04 Building & By-Law Services John Castrilli 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) 374-7500 E-mail: jcastrill i@city.niagarafalls.on.ca August 21, 2006 Alderman Selina V olpatti, Chair and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: BBS-2006-04 - Autoline Toyota, 6030 Thorold Stone Road RECOMMENDATION: That the Committee recommends to Council the approval of the height variance to the Sign By- law. BACKGROUND: The owners are proposing to install an 8' x 17' Pylon Sign at their new location which will be 48 feet high. The maximum height permitted by the By-law is 25 feet. Staff feels that a sign this high is in keeping with the general area. In recent years, Council has approved two other signs for another car dealership in the area - one being 47 feet high and the other 36 feet. ",. 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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 August 21, 2006 Alderman Selina Volpatti, Chairperson and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: MW-2006-93 Rosedale Drive @ Slater Avenue Intersection Control Review RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that: 1. A stop sign be installed facing westbound motorists on Rosedale Drive at the intersection of Rosedale Drive @ Slater Avenue; and, 2. A stop sign be installed facing eastbound motorists on Houck Drive at the intersection of Houck Drive @ Slater Avenue. BACKGROUND: Staff has been requested to review the Tntersection of Rosedale DrIve @ Slater Avenue to determine whether stop signs are required at this location. The concern at this location stems from increased traffic utilizing the intersection as a result of construction taking place in the surrounding area. In the study area, both Rosedale Drive and Slater Avenue are local roadways, with one lane in each direction. Rosedale Drive extends in an east/west direction while Slater A venue extends in a north/south direction. As these roadways serve primarily local access to the surrounding subdivision the traffic volumes of both roadways are typically low. However, construction is taking place in the subdivision on roadways near Slater Avenue as well as Rosedale Drive. Therefore, although temporarily, traffic may detour onto these roadways to avoid delays caused by ongoing construction activity. Staffhas conducted observations and a collision review at the intersection of Rosedale Drive @ Slater A venue to determine whether additional intersection control devices are required at this Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works. Fire Services. Parks, Recreation & Culture. Business Development. Building & By-Law Services , August 21, 2006 -2- MW-2006-93 intersection. During observations it was noted that currently the intersection under review is uncontrolled. In addition, the intersection of Houck Drive @ Slater Avenue, which is located just to the south ofthe study intersection was also observed to be uncontrolled. It is recommended that a stop sign be installed at both intersections to properly allocate the right-of- way for motorists. As a result, the safety of the intersection will improve as motorists on the minor roadways (Rosedale Drive and Houck Drive) must stop and ensure the path is clear of vehicles on the major roadway (Slater Avenue) prior to proceeding. The collision review, conducted for both the above intersections reveals that no collisions have been reported in the previous three year period. Committee's concurrence with the recommendations outlined in this report would be appreciated. Prepared by: Respectfully submitted: ~ B~ -- C'tul\;--- Karl Dren, C.E.T. ./rf John MacDonald Manager of Traffic & Parking Services Chief Administrative Officer Approved by: {~ f\-- Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng. Director of Municipal Work Bart Skiba S:\TPS\TPS 1.00 Administration\TPS 1.06 Reports\2006 Community Services\08 Aug 21\MW-2006-93 Rosedale Drive@ Slater Avenue- Intersection Control Review.wpd ".~ , 8..&- ';:C ~ ! If g ~ <gO I~ ~ '1:l d ~ z Z LATE ~~--L_ fJ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~= ~ ~ () ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ tr1 ~ ~ ~ . <' .. ~. ~ ~ ~~~ ~ Id s~ ~'. ~ t'" "d N o:;l:: e ... _ '" _'" n e "N g. >-l ~ '" o e. ~ e '" o ~" ~ .. " 0-, 0 d l"rj '1:l... ~ 00 00 ~o !::: g ~o" " '" l:1@ ~ ~ '?1 00 "d ':>' ~ "" - .... .... = ..... ?2t. ~ C ~~ ~'Z to >- ~~ ?:l -< 'Z~1 ~ (tl 1""'1 e:a \fl ~~.l g; g ~~ FODRT AVE. ~ ~~ so a~ . . Community Services Department MW-2006-95 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 August 21, 2006 Alderman Selina V olpatti, Chairperson and Members ofthe Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: MW-2006-95 Ascot Circle Speed Review RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that: 1. an all-way stop control be installed at the eastern intersection of Ascot Circle at Sabine Drive; and, 2. an oversized turn sign with 30 km/h advisory tabs be installed in each direction prior to the eastern horizontal curve on Ascot Circle. BACKGROUND: Staff has been requested to conduct further reviews on Ascot Circle to determine the speed motorists travel at during the summer period, in a follow up to studies conducted in February 2006 outlined in report MW-2006-25. The area under review includes Ascot Circle between Sabine Drive (east intersection) and Sabine Drive (west intersection). Ascot Circle is a local roadway consisting of two travel lanes, one in each direction. Sidewalks are present on the south side of the roadway only, between Citation Road and a point 280 metres east of Citation Road. The road is 8 metres wide. A short parking restriction is present on the north side of Ascot Circle within the curve, just west of Sabine Drive (east intersection). In July, staff carried out several speed studies on Ascot Circle between the east and west intersections of Ascot Circle and Sabine Drive. The studies revealed that the 85th percentile speed obtained does not indicate a speeding problem. The speed which the majority of motorists travel at or below is 50 km/h, with an average speed of 42 km/h. Typically a speeding problem occurs when the 85th percentile speed is in excess of 10 km/h over the legal speed limit of a particular roadway. In addition, a speed study was conducted on the curve located to the west of Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works. Fire Services. Parks, Recreation & Culture. Business Development. Building & By-Law Services .- . August 21, 2006 -2- MW-2006-95 the eastern intersection of Ascot Circle at Sabine Drive. The study revealed that the 85th percentile speed on the curve is also 50 km/h. A collision review conducted on Ascot Circle between Preakness Street and Citation Road, as well as both intersections of Ascot Circle at Sabine Drive reveals that a collision problem does not exist as no collisions were reported in the previous three-year period. Staff also conducted a visibility study at both intersections of Ascot Circle at Sabine Drive which shows that the current visibility is adequate at the western intersection. However, based on the operating speed of motorists traversing the curves of Ascot Circle, the available sight line for Sabine Drive motorists viewing oncoming traffic from the northeast is less than minimum required criteria. The curvature of the road is the reason that the minimum sight line distance cannot be achieved. Based on this information it is recommended that the existing stop sign control at the western intersection of Ascot Circle and Sabine Drive be maintained. It is also recommended, based on the new speed data and limited visibility caused by the road curvature at the eastern intersection, that an all-way stop sign be installed at the eastern intersection of Ascot Circle at Sabine Drive. Since the stop sign may not be visible from the minimum stopping sight distance, once again, due to the roads curvature and position of residential dwellings, a "Stop Ahead" sign would need to be permanently maintained for southwest bound motorists. Furthermore, as a ball bank study revealed the 50 km/h speed limit is not the optimal speed to negotiate the curve immediately east of Sabine Drive (east intersection), it is recommended that an oversized turn sign with a 30 km/h advisory tab be installed in each direction advising motorists of the upcoming curve and its safe operating speed. Committee's concurrence with the recommendations outlined in this report would be appreciated. Prepared by: Respectfully submitted: /?f D- f't/l- Karl Dren, C.E.T. ,~ It< John MacDonald Manager of Traffic & Parking Services Chief Administrative Officer Approved by: ~bf't- Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng. 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Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca ~ Tel.: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: edujlovic@city.niagarafalls.on.ca August 21, 2006 Alderman Selina V olpatti, Chair and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RE: MW-2006-86 Woodbine Street - Kalar Road to Montrose Road Completion of Traffic Calming Environmental Assessment RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that: 1. The document titled "Traffic Calming on Woodbine Street - Class Environmental Assessment" be adopted; and, 2. The physical traffic calming devices as identified in the aforementioned report proceed to the design and construction stage BACKGROUND: City staff in conjunction with Matrix Innovations had commenced the Traffic Calming on Woodbine Street (Kalar Road to Montrose Road) Class Environmental Assessment Study in accordance with the approved process of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. The goal of the study was to achieve a clear understanding of community issues and expectations with the following study objectives: . to improve neighbourhood liveability by mitigating the impact of vehicular traffic on residential neighbourhoods . to promote safe and acceptable traffic conditions for residents and all uses of Woodbine Street . to better manage vehicular traffic on Woodbine Street by reducing vehicular operating speeds . to preserve and enhance pedestrian and bicycle access to the neighbourhood . to engage residents and the general public in the study and in identifying the preferred traffic calming strategy for Woodbine Street . to develop an implementation strategy for the preferred traffic calming plan designed in response to neighbourhood traffic calming issues Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works. Fire Services. Parks, Recreation & Culture. Business Development. Building & By-Law Services , August 21, 2006 - 2- MW-2006-86 The project commenced in March 2006 and a residential survey was distributed to acquire residents concerns and interest in the study. Over one hundred survey forms were delivered to area residents, with 20 responses received. The following summarizes the responses: . Do you think there is a speeding problem on Woodbine Street? Yes - 85% No - 10% Did not answer - 5% . Do you think there is excessive traffic infiltration (people cutting through)? Yes - 85% No - 10% Did not answer - 5% . Do you have concerns about safety for pedestrians and cyclists? Yes -75% No - 10% Did not answer - 15% . Would you support the implementation of traffic calming measures on Woodbine Street to address these problems? Yes - 80% No - 5% Did not answer - 15% A Public Information Meeting was held May 25, 2006 to present to the public potential traffic calming alternatives in view of the above responses. Invitations were distributed to homeowners within the study area boundary, in addition to the placement of advertisements in two local newspapers. At the meeting, staff and representatives from Matrix discussed traffic issues as well as alternative solutions. In general, the traffic calming devices proposed in the preferred alternative were received favorably amongst the residents attending the meeting. The preferred alternative included a combination of physical devices consisting of five (5) speed humps, five (5) intersection curb extensions, (1) centre median island and the placement oftraffic signs. Residents were also requested to complete a survey to assess the presentation material and obtain their preference and/or comments regarding the preferred alternative. Based on discussions at the meeting and the responses received following the Public meeting, modification to one of the suggested traffic calming devices was carried out. The final traffic calming plan includes (4) speed humps, five (5) intersection curb extensions, one (1) mid-block curb extension, one (1) centre median island and the placement of traffic signs. The Notice of Completion was advertised in July in two local newspapers. This notification provided the public the opportunity to view the completed document and request a Part II Order from the Ministry of the Environment should they not be in agreement with the proposal. The notice expired on August 15,2006 without an objection, thus rendering the Environmental Assessment complete. Therefore, based on the above it is recommended that the document titled "Traffic Calming on Woodbine Street - Class Environmental Assessment" be adopted and that the project proceed to the design stage for construction later in 2006. The design of the physical devices may be completed in-house, and construction carried out with a larger project to keep costs at a mlmmum. Financing: The estimated cost is $150,000.00 Funding: 2006 Capital Budget Debentures $150,00.00 . August 21, 2006 - 3 - MW-2006-86 Committee's concurrence with the recommendation outlined in this report would be appreciated. Prepared by: Respec~ed: /~E2 ~ . . Karl Dren, C.E.T. frr John MacDonald Manager of Traffic & Parking Services Chief Administrative Officer Approved by: f~LL-- Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng. Director of Municipal Works M. Carrick S:\TPS\TPS 1.00 Administration\TPS 1.06 Reports\2006 Community Services\08 Aug 21 \MW-2006-86 Woodbine Street EA status report.wpd . ~~ ~ ltw ~~ a .......... Oil) we> ~z w- II..~ w< fo ..... w..... Wz~ a;w~ \ij:eo W~a;1I) zwW.J -II)II).J UlII)O< 0<0::11.. 0.J.....~ o<z 3.....0< zz:ee> oWo< e>~""'z zoou. :Ea;~o ~~a;~ owo::u (11):5 U:II)~ ~d- ..... ~ os z 1: ~:ii . Community Services Department MW-2006-81 Municipal Works Ed Dujlovic 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2 E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca ~ Tel.: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: edujlovic@niagarafalls.ca August 21, 2006 Alderman Selina V olpatti, 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 Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works. Fire Services. Parks, Recreation & Culture. Business Development. Building & By-Law Services August 21, 2006 - 2 - MW-2006-81 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 Y2 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 mllch 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. However, clause 3.14 of the agreement reads as follows: "The Licensors shall be entitled to remove any of the Benches on any of the Sites, or landscaping, immediately in the event of an emergency or upon 30 days written notice to the Licensee in the event the road allowances are required for municipal purposes or any streetscaping required by the Licensors in conjunction with the Business Improvement Area Board and the Licensee covenants and agrees that in each instance, such removal and replacement of the Benches and landscaping shall be at the Licensee's sole cost and expense. " Legal Services has further advised that based on the above statement, the City, with 30 days notice has the ability to request the removal ofthe Kiwanis Advertising Benches to permit the installation of the new streetscaping being proposed by the Lundy's Lane BIA. The Committee's concurrence with the recommendation outlined in this report would be appreciated. . Prepared by: Respectfully C: /?t 6)- ~ [b, '- - - 't\ Karl Dren, c.B. T. fr< John MacDonald Manager of Traffic & Parking Services Chief Administrative Officer Approved by: , ~u~~ Director of Municipal Work attach. S:ITPSITPS 1.00 AdministrationlTPS 1.06 Reportsl2006 Community Servicesl08 Aug 21IMW-2006-81 - Kiwanis Benches-Lundy's BIA Draft.wpd . Community Services Department MW.2005.73 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 The recommendation{s) Fax: (905) 356-2354 contained in this report were E-mail: ad ujlovic@city.niagarafalls.on.ca adopted in committee and ratified by City Council May 30, 2005 Alderman Selina Volpatti, Chairperson and Members ofthe Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: MW.20D5-73 Kiwanis Bus B.enchProgram Update RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that: 1) Council consider the request to for the City to install four (4) new concrete pads in 2005, at a cost ofS6,00O,OO; 2) due to the streetscaping requirements in the BrA/Tourist areas, future installation ofbenches located inside the BLNTourist areas, will only be installed, if supported by the particular BIA/Tourist Area; 3) the Kiwanis group provide the City with a tiv'e-year plan for changing out the existing benches \vith the new style benches; " 4) the Regional Municipality of Niagara and the Ki\-vanis Club of Stamford Ontario Limited enter into a 5-year (with five year renewal option) tri-party agreement with the City for the placement of the newly designed and approved advertising benches along Regional and City road allowances in the City of Niagara Falls, and; 5) the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said agreement BACKGROUND: Atri-party agreement for the Kiwanis Bus Bench Advertising Program between the City, Region of Niagara and Kiwanis has been in place since 1997. This program has allowed the Kiwanis Group to place benches at various bus stops throughout the City on municipal and Regional road allowances, These benches are placed in approved locations and provide advertising revenue to the Kiwanis Group, Working Togeth.er to Serve Om Community Municipal Works' Fire Services' Parks, Recreation & Culture' Business Development. Building & By-Law Services .. May 30, 2005 - 2 - MW-2005-73 The City has assisted in the past by way ofwai ving fees to place the benches, and by also providing up to $10,000.00 per year in poured concrete pads for those benches requiring bases. The Kiwanis Group provided 10 free advertising benches to the City to help offset these costs. Staff has indicated that there is no need to advertise on the benches, however, it is suggested that the City still waive the fees for processing and technical commenting on the placement of the benches, but not bear the cost for the installation of the concrete pads. The Community Services Committee at its meeting of January 31,2005, deferred the matter ofthe Kiwanis Bench program, until such time that the Kiwanis group could provide the number of bench locations requiring the construction of concrete pads, for 2005 (potential locations attached). Furthermore, there were questions concerning what activities that the Kiwanis group participated in (background attached). Should Council consider funding the installation of the concrete pads, then, a review of the City's cost to construct the concrete pads indicates that it would cost approximately $1,500.00 per pad, therefore, if approved, the cost to install four pads 'vl,Tould be approximately 56,000.00. It should be noted that it has been recommended in the Sign By-Ia\v Review Study that the new sign by-law prohibits signs on benches. The Committee's concurrence with the recommendation outlined in this report would be appreciated. Prepared by: 5/ Pc:.------- Karl Dren, C.E.T. John MacDonald Manager of Traffic & Parking Services Chie f Administrati ve Ofticer ApprovecLby: ( :-... Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng. Director of Municipal Work attach. S;\TI'S".T:"S 1.00 AJrninisEration\TP:; I ()() RCpol1S\,ZfJ05 C\JmmUl1ilY St.:rv;c:.."S\~h~J ]{)\.\IW.:UoS-7l- Kiwanis BUll: !lent:h Progr:lm tfpJ.att;.wpU . . ....... ,......, . ~.""'\ . ; ) I .-. '- J I. . 4,: . . Kiwanis Club of Stamford Inc. 1 .; (..y 0 0 ';r:f1!) i..', v '- ......, . ! . P.O. Box 784 Niagara Falls, Canada L2E 6V6 "W E B U I L D" May 9, 2005 Memorandum to: Mayor Ted Said Oty of Niagara Falls Niagara Falls City Council Members Re: Reouest to instal concrete cads at Kiwanis Bus Benches The Kiwanis Club of Stamford Bus Bench Advertising Committee would like to propose that the following bus bench locations receive concrete pads this summer. 1. McLeod Rd. (south side) in front of new McDonalds. 2. McLeod Rd. (north side) In front of entrance to Millenium Trail. 3. Dorchester Rd. (west side) south of Thorold Stone Rd. 4. Dorchester Rd. ('Nest side) near Dolphin St. It would be most appreciated by the Kiwanis Club, and the residents who use these benches, if the City could pour pads at these locations this summer. Please let us know whether the pads can be poured this year, and if so, when they would be done. Thank you very much for your consideration to this matter, Sincerely. /~~~ r~ Ron Saks Chairman Bus Bench Committee Kiwanis Club of Stamford . . . :", .\ .~ ',--- --) , ,-' Kiwanis Club of Stamford Inc. . P.O. Box 784 Niagara Falls, Canada L2E 6V6 "WE SUI LO" Community Services Committee The City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON 12E 6X5 AlTN: SEUNA VOLPATTI, Chairperson Dear Members: RE: KIWANIS BUS BENCH PROGRAM The Kiwanis Club of Stamford have made presentations to the Committee for the renewal of our Bus Bench Contract on several occasions. A few questions that have been raised by Members of the Committee and we felt that we should write to summarize our position regarding the renewal of the Agreement. The original Agre€l11ent between the City of NIagara Falls and Stamford Kiwanis began in 1986. Since that time renewals of the Agreement have been done at their expiration. It has now been approximately three (3) years since our Agreement expired and we have been attempting to have it renewed. As you are aware it was held up for over two (2) years with the Region and now they have given their blessing for the renewal. r~ It is a large undertaklng for the Kiwanis Club of Stamford to convert the existing bus benches to the new design which we agree would be much more aesthetically pleasing then the existing bus benches. It will take a number of years before all of our benches are converted to the new design. We are however willing to embark on this program immediately. The additional cost for these benche~ will ultimately mean that some of the money that we have been donating to the community will be used for upgrading these benches. As a result of the long term commitment that we are making we would like to have a five (5) year with a five year renewable option in our Agreement from the date when the Oty approves same. i. A number of years ago the City indicated to us that they would prefer to see the - benches sitting on concrete pads rather than the ground and the Oty offered to spend up to $10,000.00 a year for these pads. The selection of the locations has been a combination between the City, Niagara Transit and the Kiwanis Club. It is our . , .~.. . .",\ . . :"} ; -. understanding that at no time has the contribution from the City exceeded or even come close to the $10,000.00 per year. We agree with the City that the benches would be more pleasing to the eye if they were sitting on concrete pads rather than on the ground or patio stone type Installations. With the purchase of new benches it would be virtually Imposslbfe for us to also embark on a program of Installing concrete pads in these areas as our expenses would then possibly exceed our revenue. . At the time the Oty requested and proceeded to install the concrete pads, we offered to allow the use of ten (10) benches for advertising as we had surplus benches available over and above those that had paid advertisers. As a good will gesture we are still willing to allow the City to advertise on 10 benches if the City will install pads up to a maximum cost of $10,000.00 per year. We have always worked with Niagara Transit and the City in setting up the locations for the bus benches and will continue working with them in this program. It appears that these are two (2) final steps In order to have our Agreement finalized and your consideration of these two points would be appreciated. A questIon was also raised at one of the recent meetings as to what happens to the funds earned by the Kiwanis Club and we would like to list some of the projects which we partidpate in, in the community: ~ GN GH Emergency ~partment - $25,000.00 ~ Annual Kiwanis Musical Festival )l- Own and operate over 100 non-profit housing units for low income families )l- Boys & Girls Club ~ Society for the Deaf )l- Big Brothers & Big Sisters )l- Youth Football Prograrps )> Meals on Wheels )> Student Scholarships )> Environment & Student Support )> Support of Key Club We trust that this information will be helpful in allowing you to come to a mutually agreeable decision. Yours Sincerely, j/r ~S~l- · .-., L Ron Saks . .----.. , ~ .; . ." .. HHlG.fALLSCLERKS'060?2614:46 July 17, 2006 Office of the City Clerk The City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Attn: Dean Iorfida, City Clerk Re: Lundy's Lane Streetscape Benches Dear Mr. Iorfida, The Lundy's Lane BIA is asking for equal consideration with regards to empowerment in its own jurisdiction as that of other Niagara Falls BIAs. The Lundy's Lane BIA is recognized as a legitimate entity, established through municipal by-law and governed by provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001. In highlighting the BIAs original two-fold mandate, a BIA allows local business people and property owners to join together and with the support of the municipality, organize, finance and carry out physical improvement and promote economic development in their district. The Lundy's Lane BIA has an AGM approved 2006 budget (I)' The Beautification, Revitalization and Greening Committee of the Lundy's Lane BIA has allocated funds from this approved budget for new streetscape projects, in particular, streetscape signs and benches (2)' Lundy's Lane BIA's fmances, collected through the municipal tax structure, have been approved by Council of the City of Niagara Falls (3). Currently there is no official contract in place for streetscape benches between the Region, the City of Niagara Falls and the Kiwanis Group (4) The contract has been expired for nearly 4 years. Both the City of Niagara Falls as well as the Kiwanis Group has been informed of the Lundy's Lane BIA's intention to assume ownership and responsibility for installation of new streetscape benches along Lundy's Lane (S) The streetscape benches to be installed by the Lundy's Lane BIA will not negatively impact public functionality or safety. The benches will be installed and maintained at the BIA's expense. The benches shall be in accordance with the City of Niagara Falls approved Master Plan for Lundy's Lane (October, 2001) and also with the independe~tly funded Master Plan study by Paula Berkato (April, 1999.) The benches will not have advertising an<lJherefore will not conflict with the newly proposed city sign by- law (6). While the Lundy's Lane BIA respects the community work of the Kiwanis Group, it remains the position of the BIA to promote improvement and beautification for its members, the public and the City. The Lundy's Lane BIA is requesting from City Council, a recommendation for approval and a timeline for the current summer season, outlining the removal of Kiwanis benches such that the BIA can resume its work on physically improving Lundy's Lane for the benefit of its members, the public and the City of Niagara as a whole. We are requesting that this recommendation be addressed to Council at the upcoming Council Meeting on July 31, 2006. Sincerely, ~1d~ VM"'1VI~/~t ! Veena Shahani Vice Chair, Lundy's Lane BIA Director, Lundy's Lane BIA Chair, BRAG Committee Member, BRAG Committee ! . . . .. ~~~ ;1T~ ~ Ross Barr Frances Berry Director, Lundy's Lane BIA Director, Lundy's Lane BIA ,M~C=m_ MC~ ' ~ bn~ ~ Monica Shahani irector, Lundy's I.; e BIA Chair, Lundy's Lane BIA Signage Committee ember, BRAG Committee Member, BRAG Committee -~ ~ tj- B~, . Member, BRAG Committee Member, BRAG Co~ittee End: (1) Lundy's Lane BIA 2006 AG~ Meeting Minutes- Approved Budget (2) Lundy's Lane BIA BRAG Committee 2006 AGM Approved Budget (3) Council Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2006 (page 15) (4) Letter to BRAG Committee Chair (5) Letter to the City of Niagara Falls (6) Excerpt from Proposed City Sign By-Law Cc: Mayor Ted Salci Council Members ---- -- ._-_...~. .-.. ._--_._----~ ~ "- NIAG. FAlLS ClERKS '06 072614:46 L~q~L~eGMumMem~nh~Mu.g Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Direetors Attendanee: Ethel White-Ashby, Tony V ommero, Frances Berry, Ross Barr, Veena Shahani, Len Cade, Paul Bongers, Ted SaIci Mmjorie Ruddy, Rashid Maju. Excused Absences: Jim Cooper Guests: Bev Cannon, (Bookkeeper), Lisa Smith (Marketing), S. Patel (Terrace Court Motel), Trish Badham(Ramada), Bhavan Patel (Advantage Inn), Willian Szijarto (FlamingoThriftlodge), John McIntyre (Travelodge Bonaventure), Hemlatin Lad (Alpine Motel), Monica Shahani (Maple Haven Motel), EIi2'abeth Spaan (ID Canada Trust), Krish Patel (Dutch Inn Motel), Innaz Shaki (Sunset Inn), Ross Robinson (Oh Canada Eh), Stacey Long (Oh Canada Eh). Minutes of the meeting from January 31, 2006 were approved by Paul and 2nd by Tony with the amendment of the BRAGG to read "a surplus of $7,000.00 to be utilized on the planters." Communication Committee Ross Barr accepted the position to head the Communication Committee. He will be responsible in notifying the Business of meetings. Len will forward a list of the meeting dates to him. Board Vacancies - LeD Cade Len outlined duties and expectatiofis of the Board Members. Thfee vacancies were to be filled. Accepting these were: Elizabeth Spaan TD Canada Trust John McIntyre Travelodge William Szijarto Flamingo Thriftlodge Approved by Paul and 2nd by Ross. I - - ------- . . I . BUDGET - Lisa Smith/Bev CamaoDlFran BerrvlMoniea Shahani . Income - $271,500 LL Visitors Guide $44,500 Marketing - $91,528 Candy Cane Lane - $35,450 BRAGG - $64,225 Administration & General $8,730 New Years Shuttle $5,000 Total Expenses $253,933 Net Income $22,067 A motion was make to keep the budget as is and to use some of the capital for the Bragg Committee's Street Signs & Benches. - dismissed Ethel made a motion to us 1/3rd of the Capital to put towards the Bragg Committee 2nd by ! Marge. -- withdrawn Veena made a motion to approve $95,00 from the capital and 2nd by Ross Approved 8 - Opposed 4 Motion passed. Other Business - Len Cade Len congratulated Fran and her committee for the fine job on the Winterlights. Our B.tA. constitution was being reviewed by the City. There is a proposed City By-Law Meeting March 29/06 - Veena/Monica to attend. The city will up-date us regarding the use of the Parks and Recreation Building and a letter will be going to the City from the Bragg Committee. Fran to email all Board Members. .~... ,!." O.B.I.A. Conference - Veena and Fran to attend March 27th - 3 days in Ottawa. New Business - Len Cade Ethel wants our B.I.A. to address the passport business for the borders. Ethel to get on the National Committee to represent us. A motion to tenninate meeting by Paul and 2nd by Marge. NEXT MEETING: GENERAL MEMBERSHIP TUESDAY, APRIL 11,2006 - 9:30 P.M. BEST WESTERN CAIRN CROFf 2 "-- a HIAG. FRlLS ClERKS 106 072614146 ~autifieation, Revitalization and Greening Committee Of Lundy's Lane Business Improvement Association 2006 Estimated Budget Overview Item Ouantitv Price Per Unit Estimated Cost Streetscape Hanging Baskets: Summer plants........ ...................... 192.. ................................... ...... .$14,400.00 (Includes liner replacement) Streetscape Ornamental Planters: Summer plants.............. .............. .....65.. .... ................................. ........ ..$6,500.00 (Includes labour) ) Fall plants.................................. ...65. ............... ................. ..... ........ $7,000.00 (Includes labour) Spring bulbs............................... ....65.......................... .......... .......... .$4,000.00 (Includes labour) I i Maintenance.... ........................... ..20.............. .......700................. ..$14,000.00 Streetscape Banners: Reinstallation and removaL......... .......115.............................. .......... ....$3,600.00 Streetscape Decorative Signs '& Posts: Main intersection signs, ...:.............. ...28 minor intersection signs and....... n..... ...34 decorative posts........ .............:.......... ................... ........... .......... .....$48,000.00 Streetscape Ornamental Furniture & Accessories: Benches..................................... ...30................. .1000..... .... ...........$30,000.00 Waste receptacles............................ .30................. ..750........... .........$22,500.00 -- - _~..n / Estimated Total Cost: $150,000.00 ~,;.. -t:.:.. ,,~.;,.... .)",:,;..~ ;f"5,,<fo' ~~j-i. ::d.~:~':iY,." ..:.. .:.... . NIfG. FAlLS CLERKS 706 CJ72614:46 I .16- June 12, 200e Council MlrIIM COMMUNlCAl1ptt AtiP co.IlIITa OF nil! crrv l".J ~ 1. Club ...0. . NqueeUngapproyalfor the ~fIreworkf dllp.... the annual Club II8Ua picnic (0 be held on SundllV. July 9, 2OOe. RECOMMENDATION: For Ill_Approval aI Ccuncl 2. DowIIfIown 8.J.A. - llIqUliltfng tMI CotInoll rdft the appoInbnent of 1he new rnembera to I1e 0cwntQwn Board of M&ntigemInt. RECOMMENDATION: For lite App_ of Council 3. Lundte .... B.loA - reqlJ8l8ng Cwldf.llPPI'4MI of.,. 2008 Budget. RECOMMENDATfON: FotUle Appnmll d Co&.Incll ... Cliftlm HIlI "LA. -tequedngCcunol'. fIIlIl"OVII of1helr 2008 Budaetand_1evy requelt. RECOMMENDAllON: Forth.~ofCounclr ORDERED on the maUon of AldMnan V--,. MCOI'Ided by.AldeInttIn K.ttJo fhat cornntt.Inlcations 1-4 bIIlppl'IMICI. . q.nf8d II............~ ."'....'" jU!P0RT8 "NANDI! 1lAT1'&RS 1. ChIefAdmlni&dw 0Iftcer F4.0ae-83 -toes Clpllal AcrAlunbI 2. Chlllf Adniniltratlve 0ftIcIr P-2008-S4 - .2005 Deve!opmeli Chi"", 3. Chief AI:lm"'lIItaIIve 01IIDIr F--2008-SS . 2ClC)I ReIeNes and ReNrw Funds 4. Chief AcIminlltrltlYe Oftlcer Foaooe.38 - AaI_lIent fw ""'.r. SeNIoIa ORDEREDanthe~CrAld."..nP~MCOndedbyNd.rnwtMORlCCO th8t I8pOrts 1-4 be appt'CMld. . . CIurI8d Ul'llll~. ..... RA11F1CA noN DF COMIIUNJTY IJIIIMIInIUl "OIWITTI! ACTIDNS ORDERED 01'1 the rnoIIan or AIdenntn Yo.. eeoonded by AtdIrman l<In1o thIt the _. taken In COmmunly hNlcelt on June 12, 200f be approved. C8rrf8dUMn.,... 1) Thlltthe mlnutM of the Mar 21.2008 meetfnf be approved. 2) That the pf1iMl'lt8llon an the R.I. Mueeum be d<<lIrftd to the J~ 28'1 Council meelIng. 3) That repoIt 2008-18 Recre8lIon Prcperty IInd Blllldfng End U. be deftIrred. ~) 'That report :2OCJ&a 'The CenfJ!m1ll WtfIIr MoIeGuIe be deferred to hw.. ______n______________ . Community Services Department , Municipal Works - Traffic & parkil1ft Services 060'7261~UjIOViC, P. Eng. The CUy of ltf lAG. FAlLS ClERKS' tor of Municipal Works 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls P.O Box 1023 Canada ~ Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 ----- ~- web site: www.city.nlagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905)) 353-0651 E-mail: swheeler@city.nlagarafalls.on.ca April 7, 2006 Ms. Veena Shahani 7170 Lundy's Lane Maple Haven Motel Niagara Falls, Ontario L2H IHl - .-, . -...- -.-.----- -- RE: Copy of Agreement between the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and the Stamford Kiwanis Group Dear Ms. Shahani' As requested at our meeting of April 6, 2006, enclosed you will find a copy of the previous agreement between the City and the Kiwanis Group. Upon return to my office I obtained clarification from the City Clerk as to what we could release to you under the Freedom of Information Act. I was advised that existing agreements could be released, but that draft agreements could not. I have enclosed the old agreement for your perusal. I have also taken the liberty to advise various departments that you would be contacting them regarding the questions that I -unfortunately could not answer at our meeting relative to trash receptacles, speed limits, and the exi~ng and new sign by-laws. Hopefully this will assist. If you have any further questions regarding your request for your BIA toJnstalI _benches, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. incer$ , ') ,~' -7 --.,- ,/" " f ~ ~e Wheeler /; First Attendance Supervisor Ext. # 5203 sw/ c: S. Forcier K. Dren Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Worl<s . Fire Services . Parl<s, Recreation & Culture . Business Development . Building & By-Laws '- - mAl.. FAlLSCLERKS '06 0'72614146 . , March 17, 2006 City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, On L2E 6XS Attn: Dean Iorfida, Cjty Clerk Re: Lundy's Lane Streetscape Benches Dear Dean, In an ongoing effort of the Lundy's Lane Business Improvement Association's BRAG Committee to improve streetscaping on the Lane, the process of implementing a plan that includes the use of coordinated site furniture has recently been spearheaded. Several general members of our BlA have expressed their concerns to the BRAG Committee that we must address the issue of existing advertising pollution that is magnified by currently placed streetscape benches. The Lundy's Lane BRAG Committee is thereby officially requesting that this form of advertising be eliminated in order to reduce the negative impact that this signage creates in our business district. The issue of "sign pollution" is specifically addressed in the City of Niagara Falls Streetscape Master Plan. With regards to third party signage, the Streetscape Master Plan indicates "the presence of third party signage (signage that advertises products or services that do not occur on the premises on which the sign is located) '" negatively impacts the streetscape. " (Refer to 2.17 of Streetscape Master Plan) In order to implement the streetscape vision of beautification outlined in the City of Niagara Falls Streetscape Master Plan, the Lundy's Lane B~G Committee respectfully expresses that it is necessary to~liminate advertising of any type on any benches along Lundy's Lane. It is essential that we remove the existing streetscape benches at the earliest, as well as prevent any further visual pollution that may be proposed in future projects. The Lundy's Lane BRAG Committee would appreciate the City of Niagara Falls' support on this matter. Kindly advise at the earliest as to how this request for removal of streetscape bench advertising shall be accommodated. Respectfully, Veena Shahani, Chair of BRAG Committee Ross Barr, Lundy's Lane BIA Board Member BRAG Committee Member , . .. .. . .. . .. Frances Berry, Lundy's Lane BIA Board Member BRAG Conunittee '.Member Paul Bongers, Lundy's Lane BIA Board Member BRAG Conunittee Member Bhavan Patel, BRAG Committee Member Monica Shahani, Chair of Lundy's Lane Directional Signage Committee BRAG Committee Member Navin Shahani, BRAG Conunittee Member -, , .-- --. ---. - _.. "-. ~. NIAG. frilLS ClERKS'06 rrt2614:46 . (k) Construction sign not more than 5.0 sq. m in sign area and to be removed within 30 days of the construction being completed or discontinued; (I) A sign for a contractor undertaking landscaping, home repairs or renovations, provided such sign is erected no more than two (2) days prior to the commencement of the project and is removed from the pioperty immediately after the project is completed; (m) A garage sale sign or a sign advertising a lost pet; (n) Election signs. 3.6 Prohibited Signs 3.6.1 Any sign not expressly permitted by this By-law is prohibited and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following signs are specifically prohibited: (a) A sign located on or over public property. (b) Bench sign; (c) A sign located so as to obstruct the view of any pedestrian or motorist so as to cause an unsafe condition; (d) A sign attached to or displayed on a vehicle or trailer which is parked or located for the primary purpose of displaying the sign or advertisement; (e) A signl)Yhich obstructs or is located in a required parking space; (f) A sign located in a daylight triangle; (g) An inflatable sign. 4.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS 4.1 No sign shall be located so as to impede the view of any street, lane, highway or railway crossing. "- 4.2 Except where otherwise permitted, no sign shall be fixed, attached to or painted onto a fence, board, tree, transit shelter, splash guard, safety or guard rail, utility pole, street furniture, trash or recycling bin.