2006/12/11
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA
SIXTEENTH MEETING
Monday, Decem ber 11, 2006
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
City Hall, Committee Room #2A & B
1) Approval of the 2006-11-20 Community Services Minutes.
2) REPORTS: STAFF CONTACT:
a) CD-2006-19 Standing Committees of Council Dean Iorfida
b) BBS-2006-09 Sign Variance Ed Dujlovic
c) MW-2006-132 Callan Street at Lamont A venue Intersection
Control Review Ed Dujlovic
d) MW-2006-139 Commissionaires Contract Extension
2007 Parking Control Services & Building Security Ed Dujlovic
e) MW-2006-140 St. Clair A venue, South of Queen Street Post Office
Parking Restrictions Curbside Mailing Ed Dujlovic
3) NEW BUSINESS:
4) ADJOURNMENT:
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PRESENT:
REGRETS:
STAFF:
PRESS:
GUEST:
MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, November 20, 2006, City Hall, Room 2 at 5:30 p.m.
Chair - Selina Volpatti, Mayor Ted Sa1ci, Alderman Jim Diodati, Alderman
Victor Pietrangelo, Alderman Joyce Morocco, Alderman Vince Kerrio,
Alderman Janice Wing, Alderman Carolynn Ioannoni., Alderman Wayne
Campbell.
John MacDonald, Ed Dujlovic, Karen Kelly, Pat Burke, Denyse Morrissey,
Ken Burden, Dean Iorfida, Serge Felicetti, Trent Dark, Karl Dren, Lee Smith,
Marianne Tikky- Steno
Rob Lapensee, Niagara This Week, Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review
Mario Griveller - 6935 Oakwood Drive, Dennis Sargeson and Italia Gilberti-
Embassy Suites representatives, Paul Taylor - representing Oakwood Park
Lodge & Millennium Trail Manor
MINUTES
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Morocco and seconded by Mayor Sa1ci, that the
October 30, 2006 minutes be approved.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-11-20.
REPORTS
a) BBS-2006-08 - Assistant Municipal By-law Officer - Permanent Position
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing and seconded by Alderman Ioannoni that
the position of Assistant Municipal Law Enforcement Officer be made permanent full time
position within the Building & By-law Services.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-11-20.
b) MW-2006-121- Oakwood Drive Parking Control Review
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Diodati and seconded by Mayor Sa1ci that
parking be restricted on the west side of Oakwood Drive and on both sides of Oakwood Drive at
all three horizontal curves in the road.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-11-20.
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c) MW-2006-132 - Callan Street @ Lamont Avenue Intersection Control Review
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Kerrio and seconded by Alderman Ioannoni that
the report be deferred to the December 11, 2006 meeting at residents request who wish to attend.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-11-20.
d) MW-2006-134 - Radar Speed Board & Camera Use Dunn Street
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Diodati and seconded by Alderman Morocco that
Embassy Suites enter into a licencing agreement with the City of Niagara Falls with respect to
the installation of a Radar Speed Board and External Camera to be placed on City right-of-way
on Dunn Street (near 5770 Dunn Street).
Motion:
Conflict:
Action:
Carried
Alderman Ioannoni
Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-11-20.
e) MW-2006-136 - Capital Asset Accounting (PSAB 3150)
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing and seconded by Alderman Morocco that
the City enters into a consulting services agreement with Urban Environmental Management
(UEM) at a cost of $59,7000.00 plus GST and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute the agreement.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-11-20.
f) F-2006-59 - Request for Waiver of Development Fees Lundy's Lane United Church -
New Entrance Vestibule
It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Sa1ci and seconded by Alderman Morocco that the
request for a grant from Lundy's Lane United Church for a new entrance vestibule in the amount
of $606.84 be approved.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-11-20.
NEW BUSINESS
a) It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Pietrangelo and seconded by Alderman
Diodati that staff replace the sign for the Downtown at Valley Way and a larger sign for
Queen Street at Victoria Avenue be installed.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2006-11-20.
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b) Alderman Diodati advised Committee that the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) removed
the decorative grasses as well as all other greens in the centre median from Stanley
Avenue to Drummond Road. The clear stone that was installed is a stark contrast to the
east side of Stanley Avenue along Highway 420 that is maintained by the Niagara Parks
Commission. Alderman Diodati questioned staff as to why the dramatic difference and
what is the City planning to do with this empty space. The Director of Municipal Works
advised that the level of maintenance provided by the MTO is minimal at best. In
discussions with the MTO they were unwilling to maintain the decorative centre median
and advised that they would remove the decorative grasses and replace with clear stone.
Once completed it would up to the City to plant and maintain any future vegetation in the
centre median. The costs to maintain any vegetation in the centre median is quite high as
two lanes of the highway must be shut down for safety reasons as will as the work to
maintain the vegetation in the centre median. Adopt a Highway was one option
considered to maintain this area of Highway 420.
Mayor Sa1ci advised Committee that he met with the Honourable Donna Cansfield who
noted the contrast between the east and west side of Highway 420. The decision to plant
and maintain the centre median will be a political decision due to the level of service the
Province is limited to. The Mayor further noted that Donna Cansfield is sympathetic to
the condition of this portion of highway and he will be meeting with her again in a few
months.
The CAO advised that staff will bring a design and costs back to Council quickly for
approval. Alderman Morocco suggested that some evergreen trees planted with twinkle
lights for the Festival of Lights would be appropriate.
ADJOURNMENT
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Kerrio that the regular meeting of the Community
Services Committee be adjourned at 5:53 p.m.
Corporate Services Department
CD-2006-19
Clerk's Division
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Dean lorfida
City Clerk
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Fax:
E-mail:
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(905) 356-7404
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December 11, 2006
His Worship Mayor Ted Sa1ci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: CD-2006-19
Standing Committees of Council
RECOMMENDATION:
That the distinction between Community Services Committee and Corporate Services Committee
be eliminated; and
That the chair for the Committee meeting be rotated through all members of Council.
BACKGROUND:
Since the mid-1990's, there have been two standing committees of Council: Community Services
Committee and Corporate Services Committee. These committees meet before the regular council
meeting and comprise all members of Council. Recommendations emanate from the two
Committees and are approved and adopted in the open Council meeting later that evening.
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The items that are listed on the respective agendas are supposed to coincide with the respective
departments in the City. For example, a Municipal Works report would go to Community Services
Committee, while a Finance report would go to Corporate Services Committee.
Staffhas noticed that in the last couple of years, the determination ofwhether to have a Community
Services meeting or a Corporate Services meeting has been somewhat arbitrary. For example, a
report from a Corporate Services division may be listed on the Community Services agenda rather
than calling a separate Corporate Services Committee meeting for one item. In the last year, with
the exception of the Budget process, there has only been one Corporate Services Meeting called.
The majority of Finance reports have been on the consent agenda.
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Since whether to have a Community Services meeting or a Corporate Services meeting is semantics, staff is
proposing that the Community Services or Corporate Services title be dispensed with and that the Committee
meeting prior to Council be called Committee-of-the- Whole or Council Standing Committee. Please note,
the Committee-of-the- Whole is an open meeting that will continue to take place in Committee Room 2A/2B.
Meetings in which the public can be excluded as per the Municipal Act are more properly called In Camera
meetings.
It should be noted that the items that are listed on the Committee agenda will continue to be reports that are
more technical in nature, reports that may elicit more frank discussion and debate and items that require public
consultation (i.e., Parking and Traffic reports) but not public meetings under the Planning Act, which will
continue in the regular Council meeting in Council Chambers. As always, Committee is free to move an item
"upstairs" to the Regular Council agenda.
Chair
From the mid-1990's until 2004, the Mayor has traditionally appointed Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the
Community Services and Corporate Services Committees. In 2004, Council approved a motion in which the
Chairs of the Standing Committees be appointed by a vote of Council.
Ifa lone Committee-of-the-Whole or Standing Committee of Council, is adopted, staff would propose that
the role of Chair be rotated throughout the members, much in the same way that the Chairs for In Camera are
rotated. This will provide any opportunity for all Council members to develop experience in chairing
meetings. Staff would propose that the Mayor chair the first committee meeting.
Council may still want to appoint a single chair from amongst its membership to chair the budget meetings
which have occurred in Council Chambers since 2004.
CONCLUSION:
~ The distinction between Community Services Committee and Corporate Services Committee is
somewhat arbitrary. As a result, staff is proposing that the Committee meeting prior to the Council
meeting be called Committee-of-the- Whole or the Standing Committee of Council.
~ The chair ofthe committee meeting will be rotated amongst Council members, in much the same way
the chair of In Camera meetings is done.
~ Council may want to appoint a specific Budget chair.
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John MacDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
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Executive Director of Corporate Services
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October 4. 2004 Council Minutes
Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing,
seconded by Alderman loannoni, that Standing Committee Chairs be appointed by
Council. The motion Carried with Alderman Morocco voting contrary to the motion and with
all others voting, in favour.
ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman loannoni, that Report
CD-2004-21 be received and adopted. Carried Unanimously.
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Alderman Vofpatti vacated Council Chambers.
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ORDERED on the motion of Alderman loannoni, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, to
approve the appointment of Alderman Wayne Campbell as Chair of the Corporate Services
Committee. Carried Unanimously,
R-2004-68, Ontario Heritage Foundation Award and Armoury - that Council approve the
nomination selected by the Arts and Culture Committee for the Heritage Community
Recognition Program and that the nomination be forwarded to the Ontario Heritage
Foundation.
Following some discussion, it was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Wing,
seconded by Alderman Morocco, that the report be received and adopted. Carried
Unanimously.
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Alderman Volpatti returned to Council Chambers.
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ORDERED on the motion of Alderman VOlpattl, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that the
balance of the Consent Agenda be approved. Carried Unanimously.
F-2004-55 - Municipal Accounts - that Council approve the municipal accounts totaling
$4,008,354.68 for the period September 8, 2004, to September 21, 2004;
FS-2004-17 - Ag reement with Fire Monitoring Technology Inc. To allow "open access" fire
alarm monitoring and notification - that Council authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to
sign an agreement with Fire Monitoring Technology Inc. To allow for .open access. fire
alarm monitoring by Niagara Falls Fire Services. The agreement wilf be subject to the
review and approval of the City Solicitor;
L-2004-42, Policy and Procedural Manual; Legal Services; Section 600 _ that Council
approve Section 600 of the Policy and Procedural Manual ("Policy Manual") being Legal
Services policies and procedures;
MW-2004-146 - Contract 2004-138-04 - Asphalt Pathways & Victoria Avenue Sidewalk
Extension - that the unit prices submitted by the low tenderer, Norjohn Limited, be
accepted;
R-2004-63 - Request for Willoughby Township Signage - that Council support the request
made by the Willoughby Historical Society to have the Region install at their cost, two (2)
identification signs on Sodom Road (City of Niagara Falls, Willoughby Township);
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Community Services Department
BBS-2006-09
Building & By-Law Services
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 374-7500
E-mail: jcastrilli@niagarafalls.ca
John Castrilli
Director
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December 11, 2006
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: BBS-2006-09 - Vann Media Ltd. Sign Variance Request
N/E Corner Stanley Avenue @ Kitcheuer Street
RECOMMENDATION:
That the request for a sign variance be denied.
BACKGROUND:
Council will recall that this location was used as a private tourist information booth for many years
and has been vacant the past few years. Previously, the building had several signs, all of which met
the by-law requirements at the time. The signs have subsequently been removed, however; Valm
Media Group, with its current request, has provided photo evidence of how they once appeared.
Staffis ofthe opinion that the owners are proposing a large billboard sign, however, the sign pern1it
application submitted by the proponent requests a ground sign. Staff feels that regardless of how the
sign is classified, this proposal greatly exceeds the requirements of the sign by-law.
The following chart compares the different types of signs as recognized in the current sign by-laws;
Maximum Height
Maximum Area Maximum Length
Ground Signs
25 ft
200 sq. ft.
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Billboards
22 ft
750 sq. ft.
53 ft
Proposed Sign
43ft
1664 ft
136ft.
As Council is aware, staff is not issuing any further permits for billboards at this time. Pennission
to erect a billboard can only be obtained with Council approval by way of a sign by-law amendment.
In addition this sign is within 200' of the open space designation which is not allowed under the
current by-law.
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Notwithstanding Council's decision on the proposal to vary the Sign By-law, a sign permit cannot
be issued until this proponent obtains approval from the Ministry of Transportation and the Regional
Municipality of Niagara.
Staff is of the opinion that this sign is a Billboard. Therefore, the sign should not be permitted and
the request should be denied.
Comments from Relevant Departments
Planning and Development staff has reviewed the request by Vann Media Group to erect a sign at
5440 Stanley Avenue. Staff cannot support the request for the following reasons:
1. The subject lands are designated Tourist Commercial in the Official Plan. Roberts Street is
included as part ofthe open space system of the tourist area as a tree-lined boulevard. This
concept is further elaborated on in the Streetscape Master Plan which states that Roberts
Street is to act as a gateway and parkway as it is one of the first impressions a visitor to
Canada will have upon entry to the country. These concepts have been acted upon with the
construction ofthe greenspace along Roberts Street as a three-way partnership between the
City, the Region and the Niagara Parks Commission. A sign of the magnitude proposed
would not be consistent with the vision of this area. An open space area should be devoid
of large-scale signage and other visual distractions.
2. The request is for the "rebuilding of the first party sign". Staff would disagree with this
notion; the proposal is to construct a new sign on the property. The applicant has not
provided any justification for the sign nor any demonstration of its visual impacts.
3. Planning has been working together with Municipal Works and Legal Services to develop
a new comprehensive sign by-law. The proposed sign, which should be considered a
billboard, does not comply in several respects with the proposed by-law. Specifically:
· billboards are not to be permitted on lands designated Tourist Commercial;
· the area of the billboard exceeds the maximum permitted;
· there is to be a separation of at least 300 metres between billboards;
· the billboard exceeds the maximum height permitted; and
· the by-law only permits a certain number of billboards within the City.
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November 23, 2006
City Clerk, please accept this request as a fonnal indication of our desire to appear before
committee of council to request rebuilding the first party sign at 5440 Stanley Avenue
Welcome Centre.
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 5440 Stanley Avenue
Niagara Falls, Ont.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Plan 17, PTL 706, NP 17, RP59R1463, Part 1
In the City of Niagara Falls
Regional Municipality of Niagara
SITE SIZE: i:50 feet x i:139 feet (::!:6,950 square feet)
ZONING: TC - Tourist Commercial
SIGNAGE:
EXISTING: see attached pictures
Lower Bulkhead: 212 ft. x 3ft = 636 sq.ft.
Upper Bulkhead: 144 ft. x 3ft = 432 sq.ft.
Upper Wall: 122 ft. x 6 ft = 732 sq.ft.
TOTAL: 1800 sq. ft.
PROPOSED: See attached drawing
2- 14 ft. x 48 ft. = 1344 sq. ft.
1- 8 ft x 40 ft. = 320 sq. ft.
TOTAL: 1664 sq. ft.
ASSESSMENT (2006): $407,000.00
PROPERTY TAXES (2006): $10,755.13
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY: The subject property is
located on the east side of Stanley Avenue and just south ofHwy #420 in the central
sector of Niagara Falls. The site is level to all boundaries and is improved with a 2-storey
building. Landscaping is minimal and consists of sod and a paved parking area with
parking for some 10 - 12 cars. The entrance to the parking lot is located offKitchener
Street. The subject's location at the comer of Stanley Avenue & Kitchener Street has a
very high traffic count and very good visibility.
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Tel. 905-353-8282' 5651 River Rd., Niagara Falls, Ontario I.2E 7M7' Fax: 905-353-8198
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The site is improved with a 2-storey building, estimated to be :t22 years in age. The main
floor is wide open and was formerly used as a tourist information centre. There is a two
2-piece washrooms, a small ticket booth and another small office. The 2nd floor contains
two offices and a kitchen area.
The building was designed to serve a specific tourist commercial related use and the
building condition was in severe disrepair, broken windows, boarded up walls and
windows and taxes were three years in arrears.
I would like to thank you for your consideration.
Yours truly,
Tel: 905-353-8282 .5651 River Rd., Niagara Falls. Ontario L2E 7M7 . Fax: 905-353-8198
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.niagarafalls.ca
MW-2006-132
Ed Dujlovic
Director
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Fax:
E-mail:
(905) 356-7521
(905) 356-2354
edujlovic@niagarafalls.ca
December 11, 2006
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-2006-132
Callan Street @ Lamont Avenue
Intersection Control Review
RECOMMENDATION:
That an all-way stop not be installed.
BACKGROUND:
Staff has been requested to carry out a review of the intersection of Callan Street at Lamont A venue
to determine whether an all-way stop control needs to be installed at this location. The concern at
this location stem from motorists travelling in excess of the legal speed limit and an increase in the
number of motor vehicle collisions reported at the intersection.
Both roadways, Callan Street and Lamont Avenue are local roadways consisting of two travel lanes,
one in each direction. Callan Street extends in the north/south direction and Lamont A venue extends
in the east/west direction. Sidewalks are present on both sides of both roadways and they are
separated from the edge ofthe road by a boulevard. The intersection is currently controlled by a stop
sign on Lamont Avenue facing eastbound and westbound motorists. Several studies have been
carried out at the intersection to determine whether an all-way stop is warranted at this location. The
studies include observations, manual and automatic speed studies, a visibility study, a collision
review and a traffic volume count at the intersection which was applied to the City of Niagara Falls
Residential All-way Stop Warrant.
Observations revealed that the existing stop signs are in good condition and clearly visible to
motorists approaching the intersection. There are no stop bars currently painted at the intersection
guiding motorists stopping at the intersection. The automatic traffic recorder speed studies
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conducted on Callan Street, where the speed issue has been noted to occur, reveal that the 85th
percentile speed, or the speed which the majority of motorists travel at or below is 53 km/h between
Lamont Avenue and Sarah Street, and 53 km/h between Lamont Avenue and Parkway Drive. In
addition, a manual speed study was conducted s on Callan Street which revealed an 85th percentile
speed of 51 km/h. Typically speeding occurs when majority of motorists travel at least 10 km/h in
excess of the speed limit. Given the 50 km/h speed limit of Callan Street, a speeding problem does
not exist. The visibility study conducted at the intersection reveals that visibility for motorists on
Lamont Avenue is adequate when viewing traffic to the north and south on Callan Street, exceeding
minimum required criteria of 130 metres. A collision review was conducted at the study intersection
for the previous three-year period, which reveals only two angle type collisions occurring at the
intersection. One collision occurred when a motorist failed to yield the right-of-way to a motorist
on Callan Street, and the other collision was a result of a motorist with a medical condition
experiencing distress at the time of collision. These are motor vehicle collisions investigated and
reported by the Niagara Regional Police Service.
The results ofthe various technical studies conducted at the study intersection were incorporated into
the City of Niagara Falls Residential All-Way Stop Warrant, which revealed that the all-way stop
control is not warranted at this intersection. In addition, a questionnaire was delivered to each
homeowner residing within 75 metres ofthe intersection, which allows them to provide input into
the type of control they prefer at the study intersection. A total of twenty-three (23) questionnaires
were delivered, of which only nine (9), or 39% ofthe completed questionnaires were returned. Of
these, seven (7) residents were in favour of an all-way stop, and the remaining two (2) residents were
in favour of maintaining the existing traffic control. Therefore, 30% of the residents in the
immediate vicinity of the study location prefer amending the intersection control. The residential
component ofthe warrant is considered when the technical component is fulfilled and if at least 80%
of the homeowners that reside within 75 metres of the intersection are in favour of an all-way stop
control.
Based on this information it is recommended that an all-way stop control not be installed at the
intersection of Callan Street at Lamont Avenue. The installation of this type of traffic control at an
unwarranted intersection may lead to the noncompliance of the stop signs. Also, there will be an
increase in noise and air pollution, and delays experienced by emergency vehicles requiring access
to the subdivision;
With respect to the speeding concern, residents have the option of participating in the
Neighbourhood Speed Watch Program. This is a safety awareness program intended to give
motorists a friendly reminder of their speed when travelling through your neighbourhood. By
volunteering to participate in this program, residents have the opportunity to help make their
neighbourhood safer. Often, drivers who speed in residential areas are unaware of the effect their
actions have on the peace and safety of you and your neighbours.
The radar board displays the actual speed of the passing car (whether it is speeding or not) and helps
the specific violator become aware oftheir excessive speed and lets them learn from the experience,
without the consequence of a fine. Staff will review the data collected and the Niagara Regional
Police may further assist in reducing speeds in the neighbourhood through enforcement.
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Council's concurrence with the recommendation outlined in this report would be appreciated.
Prepared by:
John MacDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
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Manager of Traffic & Parking Services
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Director of Municipal Work
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Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
MW-2006-139
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
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E-mail:
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December 11,2006
His Worship, Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls
Members:
Re:
MW-2006-139
Commissionaires Contract Extension
2007 Parking Control Services & Building Security
RECOMMENDA TION:
It is recommended that Council approve a one year extension to the Canadian Corps of
Commissionaires (Hamilton) contract for the supply of Parking Control services and the agreement
for building security. The 2007 extension includes a 3% increase from their 2006 contract rates and
a I % increase to administration.
REPORT:
In 2000, the Request for Proposal process was initiated, whereby, the Canadian Corps of
Commissionaires was the successful bidders. Council approved a three-year contract with the
Hamilton Office of the Corps. During the last 3 years, Council approved one year extensions to this
agreement. Over the past six years, the Hamilton Office has maintained high standards and a consistent
turn out of Officers. The Corps also provides customer service training sessions for its Officers and
will continue to do so on an ongoing basis.
The Canadian Corps of Commissionaires provides parking control services staff, building security staff
as well as crossing guard coordination (Corporal position) for the City of Niagara Falls. The present
hourly rates for current staff are outlined below.
2006 Rates - All rates below include a 27% Administration Fee
Parking Control Regular Overtime Stat Holiday Stat Holiday
Staff Rate Rate Worked Not Worked
Warrant Officer $18.12 $27.19 $45.31 $18.31
School Coord. $16.13 $24.19 $40.32 $16.13
Officer $14.11 $21.17 $35.28 $14.11
Security $12.09 $18.14 $30.23 $12.09
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Proposed 2007 Rates - All rates below include a 28% Administration Fee
Parking Control Regular Overtime Stat Holiday Stat Holiday
Staff Rate Rate Worked Not Worked
Warrant Officer $18.82 $28.23 $47.05 $18.82
School Coord. $16.74 $25.11 $41.85 $16.74
Officer $14.64 $21. 96 $36.60 $14.64
Security $12.56 $18.84 $31.40 $12.56
The estimated total cost increase for 2007 will be an additional $15,300.00 per year for parking
control costs with an approximate total of $395,250.00 Estimated total cost increase for 2007 for
security will be $1,770.00 with an approximate total of $46,000.00
Council's favourable consideration with the above recommendation would be appreciated.
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Chief Administrative Officer
Karl Dren, C.E.T.
Manager of Traffic & Parking Services
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Director of Municipal Works
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Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
MW-2006-140
Ed Dujlovic
Director of Municipal
Works
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
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E-mail:
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December 11, 2006
His Worship, Mayor Ted Said
and Members of Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls
Members:
Re: MW-2006-140
St. Clair Avenue, South of Queen Street
Post Office Parking Restrictions, Curbside Mailing
RECOMMENDA TION:
It is recommended that a "No Standing 8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m." on the west side of St. Clair Avenue,
south of Queen Street in the curbside lane adjacent to the Post Office be implemented.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Niagara Falls has had a "No Parking" restriction in this area since the passing of this by-
law. In addition, there are currently signs advising motorists that the "No Parking" area is intended for
"Curbside Mailing Only". Post Office staff in discussion with City indicate that they wish to continue
this practice to permit only vehicles that are actively engaged in mailing at curb side. This area is not
intended for vehicles to park while on business inside the post office.
Violators have identified to the First Appearance Office that signs in the area are not specific enough
and may be misleading. To facilitate this, the City proposes the implementation of a "No Standing 8 :30
a.m. - 5:00 p.m." in this specific area. No standing restrictions prescribes the permission of vehicles
to drop off or pick up passengers in this area but not engage in the loading or unloading of merchandise
or goods. This will ensure that drivers do not leave their vehicles in this area, and may only attend to
drop mail off at the curbside mail boxes.
Staffwill also augment the new posting with a sign indicating "Drive Through Curbside Mailing Only".
The time restrictions will also be able to facilitate early morning mail pick ups by independent mail
couriers prior to 8:30 a.m.
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Municipal Works' Fire Services' Parks, Recreation & Culture' Business Development. Building & By-Law Services
December 11, 2006
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MW-2006-140
Councils concurrence with the recommendations in this report will be greatly appreciated.
Karl Dren, C.E.T.
Manager of Traffic & Parking Services
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Prepared by:
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John MacDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
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Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
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St. Clair Avenue
Post Office Drive Through Lane
November 20, 2006
Bart Skiba