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2006/10/16 A'} to" TWELFTH'ME'ETING Monday, October 1-6, 2006 From '4:00 p.m. to 4:30p.m. City HaU, Committee Room#2A & B 1) Approval of the 2006-09-11 Community Services Minutes. 2) REPORTS: 81 AFF CONTACT: . a) MW-2006-110 - St. Paul Avenue @ Church's Lane/Rial Street Intersection Control Review Ed Dujlovic b) MW -2006-112 - Ganier Road (McGarry-McLeod) Sanitary.Sewer Extension Niagara Regional Health Department Survey Results Ed Dujlovic . c) MW-2006-115 - Thorold Storie Road Traffic Signal Review Ed Dujlovic ' 3) NEW BUSINESS: 4) ADJOURNMENT: .. . ~ MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, September 11, 2006, City Hall, Room 2 at 4:30 p.m. PRESENT: Chair - Selina V olpatti, Mayor Ted Salci, Alderman Jim Diodati, Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Alderman Joyce Morocco, Alderman Vince Kerrio, Alderman Janice Wing, Alderman Carolynn Ioannoni., Alderman Wayne Campbell. REGRETS: John MacDonald STAFF: Ed Dujlovic, Karen Kelly, Pat Burke, Denyse Morrissey, Ken Burden, John Grubich, Dean Iorfida, Serge Felicetti, Bob Judge, Doug Darbyson, Marianne Tikky- Steno PRESS: Rob Lapensee, Niagara This Week, Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review GUEST: Mr. John Wade - 6815 High Street, Mr. Badger - High Street, Mr. Jeff Mark, Mr. Maldina MINUTES It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci and seconded by Alderman Campbell, that the August 21, 2006 minutes be approved. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-09-11. It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo and seconded by Alderman Morocco that the order of the agenda be revised to move High Street Parking Review discussion first on the agenda. Motion: Carried REPORTS a) High Street Parking Review It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing and seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo to reconsider Committee's May 29,2006 decision. Motion: Carried It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo and seconded by Mayor Salci that; 1. A "No Parking" at all times restriction be installed on the south side of High Street between Depew A venue and Woodland Boulevard. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-09-11. , '. -2- . b) F-2006-47 - Sale of City Lands to Villarboit It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo and seconded by Mayor Salci that this report be received for the information of Committee. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-09-11. c) MW-2006-98 - Fourth Avenue Parking Review It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci and seconded by Alderman Ioannoni that; 1) That the existing "No Parking" restriction on the west side of Fourth Avenue between Valley Way and Jepson Street be removed; 2) That a permanent "No Parking" at all times restriction be installed on the east side of Fourth Avenue between Armoury Street and Jepson Street; 3) That a comer parking restriction be installed on the west side of Fourth Avenue between Valley Way and a point 20 metres south of Valley Way; 4) That a comer parking restriction be installed on the west side of Fourth Avenue between Jepson Street and a point 20 metres north of Jepson Street; and, 5) That a "No Standing" restriction be installed on the east side of Fourth Avenue between Valley Way and a point 20 metres south. d) BBS-2006-06 - Sign Variance, Niagara Falls Optimist Club Morrison Street at Dorchester Road. The proponents Mr. Mark and Mr. Maldina advised that they received a permit to construct an 'L' shaped 10' x 40' billboard sign. The proponent produced a building permit which was submitted to the City Solicitor. The City Solicitor advised Committee that the permit is for 400 sq. ft. total meaning two 10' X 20' billboard signs which was approved by Committee in December 2005. The proponents produced email correspondence from the Director of Building & By-law Services stating, "Most billboards, ground signs and many other types of signs generally have two sides (back to back) and although it is not noted in our antiquated (1966) sign by-law we have always considered only one side when dealing with the size and related costs per square foot." The Manager of By-law Services advised Committee that there was additional information on that email which states, "Several years ago a enterprising sales exec. for a sign company got the idea to separate the two panels from the normal back to back and place them in a "V" shape and capture a whole new sales angle and perspective, plus save some money. They would get two signs for the price of one (permit fee). There was a great amount of confusion as to how much of an angle was allowed before it became two signs. We determined that unless the sign faces were totally parallel to each other they would be considered two signs, any angle separating the signs would make them two separate panels. This practice was welcomed and accepted by the sign companies because it was consistent and fair and has worked well for fifteen or twenty years. " ----------~~ , -3- It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Ioannoni and seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo that the sign variance for the Niagara Falls Optimist Club be deferred and that all correspondence and information regarding the application be provided in a report to Council in two weeks time. Motion: Carried Opposed: Alderman Morocco, Alderman Wing Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-09-11. e) BBS-2006-07 - Sign Variance, Niagara Falls Tourism Pyramid Place, 5400 Robinson Street It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci and seconded by Alderman Diodati that the sign variance be approved. Motion: Carried Conflict: Alderman Morocco (employed by Niagara Falls Tourism) Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-09-11. f) MW-2006-99 - Pinestone Road at Forest Ridge Drive Intersection Control Review It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Diodati and seconded by Alderman Kerrio that a stop sign be installed on the north approach of Pinestone Road at Stonehaven Avenue. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-09-11. g) MW-2006-97 - Pavement Management Survey Alderman Diodati questioned staff if the report included Regional Roads in the City. The Director of Municipal Works advised the report included City owned roads only but would request the pavement ratings from the Region on Regional Roads in Niagara Falls. It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Kerrio and seconded by Alderman Ioannoni that this report be considered for the 2007 Budget. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-09-11. h) PD-2006-77 - 7565 Lundy's Lane Former Parks, Recreations and Culture Building Recommendation from the Municipal Heritage Committee. It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing and seconded by Alderman Kerrio that Council receive the recommendation from the Municipal Heritage Committee and that staff report back on the adaptive re-use of the building, including financial implications. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-09-11. -4- t JDS Delcor Presentation ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Sa1ci, seconded by Alderman Ioannoni that the matter be referred to staff for comment and response back to Council on September 25, 2006 or earlier, if possible, by a special meeting. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-09-11. ADJOURNMENT It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci that the regular meeting of the Community Services Committee be adjourned at 5 :30 p.m. , , Community Services Department MW-2006-110 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: eduj lovi@city.niagarafalls.on.ca October 16,2006 Alderman Selina V olpatti, Chair and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: MW-2006-110 St. Paul Avenue @ Church's Lane & Riall Street Intersection Control Review RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that: 1) traffic control signals be installed at the intersection of St. Paul A venue at Church's Lane & Riall Street; 2) countdown pedestrian signals be included in the signal design; 3) funding for the installation of the signals be included for consideration in the 2007 budget; 4) various sidewalk connections in the immediate area of the intersection be included for consideration in the 2007 budget; 5) a "No Right Turn on Red" restriction be installed facing motorists in all directions; 6) "Stop Here on Red Signal" signs be posted facing northbound and southbound motorists on St. Paul A venue at the designated stop locations; 7) "No Stopping" restrictions be installed on: i) The north side ofRiall Street from St. Paul Avenue to a point 50 metres west of St. Paul Avenue; ii) Both sides of Church's Lane from St. Paul Avenue to a point 43 metres east of St. Paul Avenue; iii) The east side of St. Paul A venue from a point 5 metres south of Gore Street to a point 26 metres north ofRiall Street; iv) The west side of St. Paul A venue from Gore Street to a point 45 metres north ofRiall Street; and, Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works · Fire Services · Parks, Recreation & Culture · Business Development · Building & By-Law Services October 16, 2006 - 2 - MW-2006-110 8) a "No Standing" restriction be installed on the south side ofRiall Street from St. Paul A venue to a point 52 metres west of St. Paul Avenue. BACKGROUND: At the request of area residents through Honorable Rob Nicholson, Member of Parliament, staff carried out traffic studies to determine whether a revision to the traffic control is warranted at the intersection of St. Paul Avenue @ Church's Lane & Riall Street. St. Paul A venue is classified as an arterial roadway that extends from the City's north limit to O'Neil Street, which then continues southerly as Portage Road. St. Paul Avenue is a two-lane roadway separated by a solid yellow centre line. The centre line is offset to the east, providing northbound motorists with a 3.5 metre lane, while southbound traffic has a 6.5 metre wide lane. Church's Lane is a two-lane collector roadway that extends west from Whirlpool Road to St. Paul Avenue. Riall Street is also a two-lane collector roadway that extends west from St. Paul A venue to Dorchester Road. The intersection ofSt. Paul Avenue and Church's Lane / Riall Street is configured in an offset configuration. The centre line ofRiall Street is 24.5 metres north of the centre line of Church's Lane. Thus, motorists on either Riall Street or Church's Lane intending to carry out a through movement would first complete a right turn onto St. Paul A venue, followed by a left turn to continue forward on the secondary roadway. Sidewalks are currently present on all approaches, except for the east side ofSt. Paul Avenue, north of Church's Lane. Also, a section of sidewalk is not present on the north side of Riall Street in front of the plaza only, an approximate length of 68 metres. This intersection is supervised by a school crossing guard on the south side of Church's Lane during the morning and afternoon. The guard assists elementary pupils to four schools in the immediate area (Martha Cullimore, Mary Ward, Prince Philip, Victoria). Up to 20 students normally use this crossing per session. Niagara Transit buses also pass through this intersection each way for their Stamford route, which utilizes Riall Street and Church's Lane. A traffic count was carried out in mid-September, following the commencement of the new school year to capture traffic volumes that would traverse this area on a typical work/school day. The minimum requirements for the provincial traffic signal warrant, which takes into account total traffic volumes, traffic from the main street, delay to crossing traffic and pedestrians, and collision history indicate that the warrants have been satisfied. Therefore, staff is recommending that traffic control signals be installed at the intersection ofSt. Paul Avenue and Church's Lane / Riall Street and that $150,000 for the installation of the signals be included for consideration in the 2007 budget. Given that this intersection is in an offset configuration and currently supervised by a school crossing guard, on the south side of Church's Lane, the following safety measures will be implemented: 1. A "No Right Turn on Red" restriction will be installed facing motorists in each direction. This type of restriction is primarily used at multiple-phase traffic signal operations to eliminate confusion amongst motorists are unsure as to who has the right-of-way when turning movements are carried out; , . October 16, 2006 -3- MW-2006-110 2. Motorists on Church's Lane and Riall Street would proceed under separate signal phases to ensure a conflict-free protected movement; 3. "Stop Here on Red Signal" signs be posted facing St. Paul A venue motorists at the designated stop locations; 4. Countdown pedestrian signals be included in the signal installation; 5. Implementation of stopping and standing prohibitions on all approaches of the intersection; 6. New concrete sidewalk construction to link existing pedestrian facilities to the proposed crosswalks be included for consideration in the 2007 budget on: i) the north side ofRiall Street adjacent to the plaza; a continuous sidewalk exists west of this commercial development; ii) a short section on the east side of St. Paul A venue from the proposed northerly crosswalk to Church's Lane; iii) extending from the sidewalk on the west side of St. Paul A venue to the existing school crosswalk; and, iv) relocating the existing transit stop on Riall Street slightly to the west, away from the catch basin and augmenting it with a concrete platform. A copy of this report has been distributed to the Honorable Rob Nicholson, Member of Parliament, Niagara Transit, all property owners within 100 metres of the intersection and the four Principals for the area schools mentioned earlier for their information. Committee's concurrence with the recommendations outlined in this report would be appreciated. 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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: eduj lovic@niagarafalls.ca October 16,2006 Alderman Selina V olpatti, Chair and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: MW-2006-112 Garner Road (McGarry-McLeod) Sanitary Sewer Niagara Regional Health Department Survey Results RECOMMENDATION: That Council authorizes staff to continue with the preparation of the final design and contract documents using in-house resources for the extension of a sanitary sewer on Gamer Road (McGarry-McLeod) sufficient to address the potential health risks identified by the Regional Niagara Public Health Department; and further, That staffbe directed to implement these works in accordance with Ontario Regulation 119/03, Municipal Act, 2001 (formerly the Local Improvement Act). BACKGROUND: Municipal Works staff has been working with Regional Niagara Public Health inspectors to address defective septic systems located on various private properties on the east side of Gamer Road between McLeod Road and McGarry Drive. We have recently received a letter dated, September 18,2006 (see attached) that confirms the results of their field surveys from October 2005. Municipal Works staff has commenced the preliminary engineering design in order to calculate an appropriate construction cost estimate that will be used during discussions with the affected property owners. As new development in the Gamer neighbourhood continues to expand the potential health risk will increase and it is important to address this matter with a permanent solution. The subject properties are currently situated within the Urban Area and Urban Service Area Boundaries and have access to the municipal water supply. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works · Fire Services · Parks, Recreation & Culture · Business Development · Building & By-Law Services . , October 16, 2006 - 2 - MW-2006-112 · .' At this time the individual assessments have not been calculated and it will be necessary for the municipality to prepare a proper notice to the benefiting landowners of its intention to pass a Local Improvement Charges By-Law. Staffis seeking authorization to proceed with the next steps of this project including the engagement of the affected landowners. Given the minor scope but important nature of this matter your favourable consideration of this recommendation would be appreciated. ~~a [ /fZ V John MacDonald GeoffHolman, C.E.T. Manager of Development Chief Administrative Officer Co~ , Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng. Director of Municipal Works . . Ni~gara.1I Region ~ Municipal Works s~ File: G- - ,0-( PUBLIC HEALTH DR. ROBIN WilLIAMS September 18, 2006 Medical Officer of Health Mr. Geoff Holman Manager of Development l2SI Main Office Department of Engineering 30 Hannover Drive City of Niagara Falls st. Catharines, ON L2W 1 A3 4310 Queen Street, PO Box 1023 Phone: 905-688-3762 Niagara Falls, ON 1-800-263-7248 Fax: 905-682-3901 L2E 6X5 Branch Offices Dear Mr. Holman: o Niagara Falls 5710 Kitchener Street Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1C1 RE: Private Sewage Disposal Systems Phone: 905-356-1538 Fax: 905-356-7377 East Side of Garner Road (McLeod Road - Hydro Corridor) o Sexual Health Centre City of Niaaara Falls Phone: 905-358-3636 Fax: 905-358-2717 o Weiland You will remember the sanitary survey conducted by staff in the Niagara 540 King Street Region Public Health Department in October 2005 at the above-noted location. Weiland, ON L3B 3L 1 At that time, staff concluded that the installation of municipal sewers would Phone: 905-735-5697 ensure the long-term negation of potential health risks from malfunctions in Fax: 905-735-4895 private sewage systems. o Sexual Health Centre Phone: 905-734-1014 Fax: 905-734-1770 Since then, our staff have responded to citizen complaints in the subject area o Fort Erie and found further evidence of defective septic ta~k systems as well as the 43 Hagey Street ponding of sewage at the rear of one residence. Given the age of the systems Fort Erie, ON L2A 1W4 serving the homes in this portion of Garner Road, further breakdowns can be Phone: 905-871-6513 Fax: 905-871-3020 expected. In many cases, the current lot sizes are such that replacement of o Sexual Health Centre these systems by systems which meet the current requirements of the Ontario Phone: 905-871-6513 Building Code is not possible. Fax: 905-871-3020 o st. Catharines Sexual Health Centre Based on the foregoing, the Niagara Region Public Health Department 277 Weiland Avenue encourages the City of Niagara Falls to proceed with the extension of the st. Catharines, ON L2R 2P7 Phone: 905-688-3817 existing municipal sewers to the homes situated at the above-noted location. 1-800-263-5757 Fax: 905-688-6063 If you have any questions or require any further clarification, please feel free to o Population Health Division contact me. Phone: 905-641-2118 Fax: 905-688-5100 Yours truly, o Emergency Services Division ~> Phone: 905-641-2218 Fax: 905-688-5079 509 Glendale Avenue East Niagara on the Lake, ON LOS 1 JO Bill Hurtler, BSe, Dip' Env Health, CPHI(C) www.reaional.niaaara.on.ca For: Robin Williams, MD, DPH, FRCP(C) An Accredited MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEAL TH Public Health Department Ivd cc Mr. David Farley, Niagara Region Planning Building Community. Building Uves. ~ .. . ~ Community Services Department MW-2006-115 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 October 16, 2006 Alderman Selina V olpatti, Chair and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: MW-2006-115 - Thorold Stone Road Traffic Signal Review RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that this report be received for the information of Committee. BACKGROUND: This report is further to Council's motion for staff to investigate the signal timing on Thorold Stone Road during the night to provide alternating red/amber flashers and forward the findings to the Region for their review and reprogramming. Given that Thorold Stone Road is a Regional road, Staff requested input from the Region on their policy for night time flash mode operations at signalized nodes. All ten (10) traffic signals along Thorold Stone Road from Thorold Townline Road to Stanley A venue operate as fully actuated signals with detection provided on all approaches to each intersection. This allows for the signal controller to react to existing traffic conditions and provide green time where necessary according to traffic demand. This type of operation provides the best use of green time and minimizes delays for all vehicles at each location. During off peak and night time hours the signal will rest in east/west green for Thorold Stone Road and not change unless a vehicle or pedestrian is detected north or southbound at one of the cross streets. The signal will then change to green for north/south traffic until the vehicles have cleared or it reaches its maximum green time. Another issue arising with night time flash operation is the colours displayed during flash mode. The Region has adopted the practice of four way RED flash rather than red for one street and amber for the other. This is being done by municipalities throughout the province for safety purposes. The intersection basically reverts back to a four-way stop intersection so there is no confusion as to who has the right of way. This is also done for the safety of repair crews who are Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works · Fire Services · Parks, Recreation & Culture · Business Development · Building & By-Law Services . October 16, 2006 MW-2006-115 ,. -2- ~ . working at the intersection while it is in this fail safe mode. The signal may go into flash for a number of reasons including malfunctioning equipment or poor power supply. If the controller has been programmed to flash red for all directions during these conditions, it will also have to flash red during a night time flash operation. This would mean that all signals would then operate as all way stops during the night and all traffic on Thorold Stone Road would have to come to a stop at each intersection, regardless of the activity on the opposing street. Reports issued by The Ministry of Transportation Ontario Traffic Conference and the Institute of Transportation Engineers recommend NOT using night time flash operation primarily because of the safety concerns and driver confusion of right-of-way. This operation has been used in the past on one way streets or on low volume roads in some municipalities outside the Region of Niagara. The City also utilizes the same philosophy as the Region. Therefore, no changes are recommended to the existing traffic signals on Thorold Stone Road. Committee's concurrence with the recommendation outlined in this report would be appreciated. Prepared by: Respectfully submitted: ~V- - vu- Karl Dren, C.E.T. 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