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2001/01/08REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 8, 2001 Order of Business and Agenda Package REGULAR MEETING January 8, 2001 PRAYER: Alderman Carolynn Ioannoni ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Planning/Regular Meeting of December 11, 2000. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the current Council Meeting at this time. PRESENTATIONS 2000 Sparkle Lightinq Awards George Hostick, Chair, Winter Festival of Lights will be presenting the 2000 Sparkle Lighting Awards to the following: Residential: fs~ Place: Z'd Place: 3r~ Place: Will & Sandy Petrak Judy & Ron Gibson The Strickland Family Commercial: 1st Place: Imperial Towers Z'~ Place: Paterson Funeral Home -2- MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, REMARKS COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK John G. Johnston, Regional Director, Customs Operations, Niagara Falls-Fort Erie District- Re: Proclamation. requesting that Council proclaim the year 2001 as the "200th Anniversary of Canada Customs. RECOMMENDATION: That the request be supported. Ontario Pharmacists Association - Re: Proclamation - requesting that the week of March 5 - 11, 2001 be proclaimed as "Pharmacy Awareness Week" in Niagara Falls. RECOMMENDATION: That the request be supported. Niagara Regional Police Service - Re: Proclamation - requesting that Council proclaim the month of January, 2001 as "Crime Stoppers" month in the Niagara Region. RECOMMENDATION: That the request be supported. Additional Items for Council Consideration: The City Clerk will advise of any further items for Council consideration. REPORTS RA TIFICA TION OF CORPORA TE SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS (Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chairman) COMMUNITY SERVICE MA TTERS 1. Chief Administrative Officer Centre Site Selection R-2001-01, Community Process. -3- MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS Chief Administrative Officer CD-2001-01, Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees. Chief Administrative Officer L-2001-01 - Closing and Declaring Surplus Part of Road Allowance between Stamford Township Lot 74 B.F. and Lot 75 Designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan No. 59R-11249. Chief Administrative Officer L-2001-03, Glengate Motel; 1331207 Ontario Inc. Appeal under Provincial Offences Act. Chief Administrative Officer L-2001-04, Crawford Adjusters Canada Amendment for Adjusting Services Agreement. Chief Administrative Officer L-2001-06, Transfer of Easement to New Owner; Ramada Hotel Overhead Walkway, 7389 & 7429 Lundy's Lane. RA TIFICA TION OF COMMITTEE-OF-THE. WHOLE MA TTERS BY-LAWS The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by- laws listed for Council consideration. 2001.01 To provide for Appointments to certain Boards, Commissions and Committees. 2001-02 To authorize the execution of an agreement with Kargo Properties/nc. with respect to the Committee of Adjustment giving its approval for a minor variance. 2001-03 To authorize the execution of an Amendment to Agreement with Crawford Adjusters Canada for establishing a Trust Account. To stop up and close part of the road allowance between Township Lot No. 74 Broken Front and Lot No. 75 in the former Township of Stamford now in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan No. 59R-11249. (Re: L-2001-01) -4- 2001-05 To declare surplus part of the road allowance between Township Lot No. 74 Broken Front and Lot No. 75 in the former Township of Stamford now in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan No. 59R-11249, and to authorize that public notice be given, forthwith, in the Niagara Falls Review of the said land being declared surplus and of a proposed sale of the said land. (Re: L-2001-01) 2001-06 To amend By-law No. 98-275, which amended By-law No. 98-151, being a by-law respecting the conveyance of/and for park purposes. (Re: AM-47/98, lands on southwest comer of Mewbum and Mountain Road) 2001-07 To authorize monies for General Purposes (January 8, 2001) NEW BUSINESS WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHT5 ID=gG53744683 P.G2 2000 Sparkle Lighting Award Winners Residential Winners: 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Will & Sandy Petrak at 3154 Tramore Crescent (Chippawa) ludy & Ron Gibson at 6986 Centennial St, The Strickland Family 5946 Valleyway Commercial Winners: 1st Pl~e Imperial Towers 6563 Drummond Rd. 2nd Place Paterson Funeral Home 6062 Main St. 1801-2001 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario I L2E 6X5 Your Worship Mayor Thomson, December 13, 2000 Canada Customs in Niagara Falls/Fort Erie is celebrating it's 200 year anniversary in the year 2001. The ports of Fort Erie, Niagara, Queenston and Port Dover were established in 1801, and we are designating the entire calendar year of 2001 to celebrate this significant event. Throughout the year we anticipate taking part in several events throughout the various municipalities. We plan to host public events to share our celebration and to educate the region on our history and our future. Just as the history and tradition of Canada Customs has been influenced by the municipalities it serves, so too have the local tourist and trade industries been influenced by our existence over the last 200 years. Customs has acted as an ambassador to a multitude of nations, dignitaries and tourists, welcoming individuals to Canada and the local areas. Customs also plays an important role in protecting our communities in partnership with a broad range of enforcement agencies including municipal police forces. It is the history of our existence and the relationship with the community that we are commemorating. In an effort to promote this extraordinary milestone, I respectfully petition our municipal government to recognize the year 2001 as the "200* Anniversary of Canada Customs". I would ask for the Council members to support a resolution of recognition of the anniversary in the form of a proclamation at an upcoming council meeting. I have attached a proclamation defining this petition. I anticipate that 2001 will be a memorable year, one in which we strengthen our relationship with the community, and one in which we will create history for future generations to celebrate. mk yc~in advance for your support and cooperation. , o. Jo s}on ional I)~L-tor toms Operations :ara Falls - Fort Erie District enc. City Clerk's Off~e The City of Niagara Falls City Hall 4310 Queen Stree~ Niagara Falls, Ontado L2E 6X5 Re: Proclamation Request Dear Sir or Madam: On behalf of the pharmacists in like to a December 14, 2000 would This year's theme for Pharmacy Awareness Week (PAW) is "Pharmacists Care - No Mat~er Where", During PAW, pharmacists throughout the province (including in your city) will highlight for patients the many ways pharmacists can help them enjoy better health every day by taking advantage of initiatives such as the Smoking Cessation Program, and the Seniors' Safe IVledication Use presentations. Pharmacists have a wealth of information to share, and make a positive contribution to the health and well being of your constituents every day. As the most accessible health care provider, pharmacists consistently provide valuable services, saving the health care system valuable resources. We know you will want to support them in their continuing endeavours. We hope you will support PAW 2001 by proclaiming the week of March 5 - 11, 2000 Pharmacy Awareness Week in your city. Please contact me at (416) 441-0788, ext. 4266 wibh further directions or questions. Yours very truly, Ontario Pharmacists' Association Terry A. Cunningham Program Coordinator 23 LesmiII Road, Suite 301 Don Mills, Ontario M3B 3P6 Tel. (416) 441-0788 Fax (416) 441-0791 www.opatoday.com Niagara Regional 'Police service 68 Church St.~ St[ catharines, OntariO,. Canada 1.2R 3C6' Te'l. (905) 688-4111 · ' Fax. (905) 685-5081 www. nrpa.com. ' . 'nrps@nrpa.com Chief Of Police Ga~J E. Nicholl$, a.A. 2001-01-02 .MaYor Wayne Thomson .Your worship, please fred attached several letters in support of. Crime Stoppers worldwide. Here ,in Niagara we have Crime Stoppers.of Niagara nm m co-operation with the Niagara Regional Police, the community and the media~ 2001. is the 25th Anniversary of crime Stoppers as an organization and Jall]J_~_ry is Clime Stoppas, mgnth~ I hope to contact.the three major cities. in Niag-~ to respectfully request that the Mayor's make aproclamation that' January is officially Crime Stoppers month' in.the Niagara Region. Thank yOU for your time. ' Respectfiflly, iGail Davidson, ' Co0~dinator ..Crime' Stoppers of Niagara Niagara' Regional Police' ~. ' .Niagara-on-the-'Lake · Pelham Foil Erie · Grimsby * Lincoln · Niagara.Falls , Port Colborne * St.'Catharines · Thorold ~ Wainfleet · Welland ', 'West Linco[n. The day changing 2000 to 20Ol ~!eo launches Crime Stoppers month for programs around the world. The month of January is a time for political leaders and law enforcement o.~,cial-~ to mmgnize the efforts of local Crime Stoppers programs in combating crime and keeping the streets safe. The year 2o01 al_~o marks the :~h Anniversary of the first Crime Stoppers program that was ori~nated in Albuquerque, New Mexico in September 1976. Today there are some l,ooo Crime Stoppers o or~niT~tions in x6 countries around the world and through the years have been responsible for solving countless murders, robberies, sexual assaults ~d other crimes. Tips to programs have 31.~o resulted in the seizure of illicit drugs and recovery of stolen property tot~_ling biilio]~t of doll~s. "Crime Stoppers has had a dramatic impact on crime through the years", said Chuck Shafley, Crime Stoppers of Niagara's board Chair. "One can only imaoMne how many incidents would go unsolved if people didn~ have the opportunity to anonymously call tips to Crime Stoppers." Shafley said it's gratifying to see January recognized as Crime Stoppers month because it provides the opportunity to highlight achievements and recognize individuals who help make the program He said Crime Stoppers is a pa~-h,ership between the poUce, the media and the public and full cooperation is necessary for the program to continue its Clq~'me solving efforts in the community. C, ail Davidsom NI/P coordinator of the prog~m said a number of initiatives are planned through January to release stati~::cs and reco~ ~e the ~ffo~as of our Crime Stoppers program. Crime Stoppers is one of the most effective and efficient programs available to assist the police in the fight against crime, Davidson, said. ~EC:-.7~2C,~ 14:~8 ALYER~T~,~ k~,~E~.$ ~05 95~. 241S P,O2,,'OJ attention I ~ confident that wkhout t~ b~a~m ~ thzough Til~ many ct~ne, would e,~,, longer, or in f',zct would never be solved. On behalf of: the I~CMP, Iwould IFIm t~ e~ee~ my ~T~u~ ~oei~fiou ~ an the people involved in C~ne ~ 12/'J0/2000 ~EC-30-2C~JO 14; ~L, TERF~T I UE P. 05, 05 J:l'e4m "C, sI Idlll81"' ~J'nillm'~~ To: "8'~1Subfon (G-moll)" Sent: SobJMoy, DeCOlltbo4r 300 ~ l:ld. PM Harris, P~e~de~ of ~o m l~lp p~mm~ mark Tm. on~ Crmu ~ On belulf o~ the Govenme~ o~Onm~, i b~b~ ~ m eve~e oberv~g Cs'Line ~ and les0 secu.m in oaz own hmnf~ The ~t of ~ ka~ ~av4bid~z~ eiti=a~ deear~ beel~, ! acmes l& ~ to bem~ b ]i~e~ .z~l ~Jr of ~. Your Prexp ~' of Ontm~o~ TOTI:L p, ~r"-~ PI~IMIg MII~I~)T~I~- limel~)ER blINISTI~IE: led ~5 951 P. 1Hh FtM~' TM~n~ ON IMTA Tell~h~l: (4t6) Bumlll ~J Mr, Bill Sulston President Orfmri~ ~ ~f Crime ~ C/o Toronto wiCI Re~ionll CWne ~oppem BOX e95. ?onmte W F I am pleased to take (his epi)atunay I0 mcegnlte CWne S~ Month and to eongralulate the Ontario Aaaoc~ation of Crinm ~ for thear invaluable contributions to the ~lfMy of ~11 Ont~riMt~. Grime Stoppera baa forcje<l an IndiSl:~'mallde ndal~Y,~ip with Ix)lice. l~e publJo end the media to facilitaee c. dme Mveetigatkm. Without C~me ~oppe~ and the guarantee of would go unsolved. The Ontario Ass~clutton of Crime $1Gppem has a stellar record of success, Since 1983, when CHine Stoppers flint begin ccerdt~on8 in Ontario, to 1997, anonymous tll~ to Crime Sloppem h~rve resulted In 49,734 a~, the solving of 678,461 investigations, and Ore recovery and MIzure of S418 mfll~on in stMen pmpety and drags, in ret~m for S4,233,000 in cash mwm~ls. The Minia~y of~e Solicltor General is a prfvileged ~uppcxter of Crime ,Smppe~ Ontario Assor. ia~n cf Crime 8toppef~ end ~ Crfme StOl~em pmgrsrns trove recMved pmvinoial gram funding under the Pmtnera Against Crime (PAC) Commun~ Crime Prevention Program, Since 1997. lhe Minl~J'y has funded development ond impMmentat~on of answering se,~ce and has helped Suplx~t the ceM~lzecl telephone answering system, MIoMng me public to call one m~mber to provide infomL~on in ~ssist~ng police InvestigsIX)n$, P. OD'OD P~'b. Idb Mr. Bill Pnge two In 1 ~, lh~ Mlnl~ln/furdm41 ~ (:;rim. ~loPIx~ prc~e~ epMme~led ~ l~e Vidim ,ten4ce~ Uni~ f~ e medi. Cnml~i~ cle~i~nd ~ enmum~) concem~ membe~ M thlt pt~lic end/or ~ them~i to r~l~rt ~ ~ I~ adling Crime Th~nka to Crime Stoppers, ~ri~ is a safer place to ~e, ~ Ired rei~e a familY. 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'-'- '--._ b e m kmmiJm~ N Omlm ~ k Jmm mlm%~mlmim~,.J ~mmmmimm m ~~mml ij.j%_ · ' mmJmmeW~lmmmemlmm& j~mJ J~, Ym m~', The City of Niagara Falls Canada Community Services Department Parks, Recreation & Culture 7565 Lundy's Lane Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1G9 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-7404 E-mail: akon@city, niagarafalls.on.ca Adele Ken Director R-200t-01 January 8, 2001 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: R-2001-01 Community Centre Site Selection Process RECOMMENDATION: That Council accept and approve the attached Site Selection Discussion Paper completed in October 2000 by the Community Centre Steering Committee. BACKGROUND: The Steering Committee, for the proposed new Community Centre, has been working since June of 2000 on a number of tasks and issues related to the development of the Community Centre project. One of the initial tasks of this project has been the issue of identifying a preferred site for the proposed Community Centre. In October of 2000 the Steering Committee completed a Discussion Paper - Site Selection. The discussion paper outlined a proposed four step process for site selection, details of site selection evaluation criteria, the relative importance of the criteria, and the process to involve and consult with stakeholders and the community. On October 30, 2000 City Council accepted the Steering Committee's recommendation to involve and consult with the community and stakeholders through the month of November. On November 22, 2000 the Steering Committee conducted an Open House on the Site Selection process for the Community Centre at the main branch of the Niagara Falls Library. This open house was well attended by a cross section of interested community parties and was reported by the Niagara Falls Review. The Open House was characterized by much enthusiasm and excitement for this project. In addition, the Steering Committee advertised for prospective property owners and/or their agents to submit their properties for consideration on the proposed "long list" identified in the discussion paper. The discussion paper was made available to all interested parties at a number of venues throughout the city. }Yorking Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works · Fire Services Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development R-2001-01 - 2 - January 8, 2001 Feedback from all parties has been enthusiastic for the process, the site selection criteria, and the relative importance of criteria as identified in the discussion paper. No alterations, additions, or changes to the original discussion paper have been suggested throughout this process of stakeholder and community consultation. ~Rec°mmended'"'~bY: x_.~~" Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture ectfull,~u~e~d: Ecdh~Ve~rAd e 'dmiL~:titrgative Offic~e Approved by: Executive Director of Community Services SH/das Attachment S:\Coun¢iBCoun¢il 200 l~R.-2001-0 lwpd.wpd MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Community Centre Steering Committee The Technical Advisory Committee October 3, 2000 f Discussion Paper- Site Selection Attached is the Discussion Paper entitled "Proposed Community Centre Site Selection Process" (October 2000). It describes the site selection process, evaluation criteria and priority of criteria approved by the Steering Committee on September 14th, 2000. The Discussion Paper also outlines a suggested stakeholder consultation program for the Committee's consideration. It has also been reviewed by the Communications Sub- Committee. The site selection schedule that was described to the Steering Committee in September is also included with major milestones highlighted. The Technical Advisory Committee recommends that the Discussion Paper be forwarded to City Council for its consideration and action. NIAGARA FALLS COMMUNITY CENTRE STEERING COMMITTEE DISCUSSION PAPER PROPOSED COMMUNITY CENTRE SITE SELECTION PROCESS Draft for Discussion October 2000 TABLE 1 TABLE 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Purpose of Discussion Paper 3. Background 4. Site Size Considerations 5. Site Selection Issues / 6. Proposed Four Step Site Selection Approach 7. Proposed Site Selection Criteria 8. City Council's Role in Site Selection 9. Stakeholder Consultation 10. Site Selection Schedule 11. Recommendation LIST OF TABLES List of Proposed Site Selection Evaluation Criteria Relative Importance of Step #4 Evaluation Criteria FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 ATTACHMENT "A" ATTACHMENT "B" ATTACHMENT "C" LIST OF FIGURES Proposed Community Centre Site Selection Approach Proposed Site Selection Activity Schedule LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Summary of Site SeleCtion Considerations Identified From Earlier Studies (Galloway 1997, 1999 and 2000 Reports). Long List of Potential Sites Identified by Other Studies (Galloway 1997, 1999 and 2000). City of Niagara Falls Report R-2000-49, Site Selection Process and Criteria for Community Centre. Draft for Discussion October 2000 Page 1 1. Introduction The City of Niagara Falls, in partnership with The Boys and Girls Club of Niagara and the Family YMCA of Niagara Falls, have agreed to work together to plan for and implement a Community Centre. It is intended that this new facility will replace the existing Boys and Girls Club and the YMCA facilities. ~ A Steering Committee comprised of representatives from the three partners was established to guide the project. To assist participants in understanding important aspects of the project, the Steering Committee has prepared several discussion papers. The purpose of a discussion paper is to promote debate and seek input on study matters. It is expected that as input is received, discussion papers may be revised to reflect community direction and opinion. To October, 2000 the following discussion papers and background information has been prepared and are available for review: Overview of Role and Responsibilities of the Steering Committee (August 2000) · Proposed Community Centre Site Selection Process (October 2000) · Outline of Proposed Community Centre Work Program and Estimated Implementation Schedule (luly 2000) Requests for discussion papers and other information requests should be directed to: Mr. Stephen Hamilton City of Niagara Falls Phone: 905-356-7521 2. Purpose of This Discussion Paper This Discussion Paper describes the process that will be used to select the site for the Community Centre. A four step comparative evaluation process and selection process are described for review and comment. It is important that this discussion paper be widely circulated to assist the community in better understanding the process leading to the selection of a site and the establishment of a new Community Centre. An essential next step in, the site selection process will be to solicit input on the process, the evaluation criteria and the relative importance of the criteria to be used in selecting the preferred site. Once community input is received and fully considered, the site search will begin. Draft for Discussion October 2000 3. Background Page 2 The City of Niagara Falls commissioned a study in 1997 to investigate the feasibility of community recreational facilities. The consulting firm of F.J. Galloway Associates Inc. produced three reports: · Feasibility Study for Community Recreation.Facilities in the City of Niagara Falls - A Community Swimming Pool and a New YMCA (September 1997). · Partnership Development Strategy for a New Aquatics/Community Centre in the City of Niagara Falls (December 1999)., / · March 11, 2000 Planning Session Summary, Niagara Falls Community Centre Partnership (Revised May 2000). The Galloway studies examined many issues relevant to the establishment of a Community Centre including site selection. In 1997 several focus groups were organized and participants identified site selection_considerations and potential sites. Attachments "A" and '~B" summarize the input received. The Galloway studies produced work that is useful input to the site selection process. For example Section 7.0 - "Site Loeational Analysis" from the 1997 Galloway report addresses several matters relevant to site selection which has been used to develop the approach described herein. The selection of a suitable and community acceptable location is a critical and early decision in the implementation of the Community Centre project. The list of potential sites continues to expand as private interests offer properties for consideration. City Council and the Steering Committee have determined that a fair, understandable and transparent process must be used to identify the preferred site. The process must also provide opportunities for involvement from a variety of community and private interests. 4. Site Size Considerations The Galloway studies (December 1999) described several scenarios which profiled an architectural program for the Community Centre project (Phase 1 Strategy). The estimated total building sizes ranged from 75,000 to 95,000 square feet. To assist in eliminating unsuitable sites, a minimum, site size criteria was established having regard for the basic features and other ancillary needs such as parking. The minimum site size does not consider possible future needs or expansion. The selection of the preferred site will consider a larger site to have an advantage over a smaller site. Galloway identified a preferred site size of six to ten acres (2.5 to 4 hectares). This can be compared to the "average" site size of 4 acres (1.6 hectares) required for a YMCA facility in the United States. Recognizing the importance of providing flexibility in design, and the potential to locate complementary facilities at the same site, a minimum site size of 4 hectares of "useable" property has been established. The term "useable" is Draft for Discussion October 2000 Page 3 important recognizing that the potential site must have suitable slopes and shape, contiguous ownership, not obstructed by major utilities or constrained by other types of unuseable features (i.e. floodplains, environmental protection areas). 5. Site Selection Issues ! The selection of a site for public uses can be controversial, particularly when there may be real or perceived impacts on the surrounding community. The issues become even more complicated, when competing or diverse interests become involved. It is therefore important that the site selection approach be flexible and responsive to issues and identify issues as early in the process as possible. Some ofthe~{ssues considered in developing the approach described herein include: · The cost ofpublically and privately owned property · The location relative to future growth in the City · The market viability of the preferred location · The accessibility of the site · The role of the private sector It is expected that other issues will arise during the consultation process. It is the intent of the process to fully consider every issue raised and address how the issue should be considered in the selection process. 6. Proposed Four Step Site Selection Approach Figure 1 describes the proposed approach to identifying a preferred site for the Community Centre. It is summarized as follows: Step #1 has involved the preparation of this Discussion Paper, specifically the development of the site selection process, the site selection criteria and the relative priority of the criteria. The process was developed having regard for other established site selection approaches and the need to involve the community before and after each step. Step #2 begins after the community has accepted the process and the type and priority of criteria. It involved two major activities: The first is an inventory of potential sites considering vacant useable land of at least 4 hectares located in the City (i.e. the "minimum test"). The inventory of potential sites will rely on information readily available from City files. - The second is to engage the private sector by inviting owners or agents to offer potentially suitable sites. Potential sites that are not vacant will be considered. The product of Step #2 is a "long list" of potential sites that meet the minimum test. Draft for Discussion October 2000 Page 4 Step #3 involves a COmparative evaluation of the potential sites using pre-determined criteria (see Table 1). The comparative evaluation will consider advantages and disadvantages in determining unsuitable sites. Only sites determined to be suitable based on the Step #3 criteria will be considered further. It is expected that information from several sources will be used in the comparison, including that provided by the owners/agents of offered sites. The product of Step #3 will be a "short list" of potentially suitable sites. Step//4 is a more detailed comparison of potential sites building upon the Step #3 evaluation. The comparison of sites will use pre-d6te~mined criteria (see Table 1) that have been ranked by priority (see Table 2). It is expected that certain information will be developed by the site search team (i.e. COst estimates) and proponents of any "short list" sites will be expected to participate in providing relevant information. The product of Step #4 will be the identification of the preferred site. The need for a market viability study has been identified by the Steering Committee. Typically, the study would be undertaken once the preferred site is identified. However, the Steering Committee may decide to undertake a market viability study as part of the Step/t4 COmparative evaluation. This decision would be made only if there was difficulty in identifying significant differences between two or more &the "short list" sites. Otherwise, the market viability study would be completed as part of the site specific investigation at the preferred site. Figure 1 also notes that following the identification and acceptance of the preferred site that site specific investigations would be undertaken (Step #5). If these investigations identify significant problems with the preferred site then it could be decided to review the previously rejected "short list" sites to determine if a more suitable site is available. Draft for Discussion October 2000 Page 6 Proposed Site Selection Criteria Table 1 is a list of the proposed site selection criteria to be used in Steps #2, #3 and ~4. These criteria were identified from several sources: · The Galloway studies undertaken between 1997 and 2000. Attachment "A" includes the relevant input from that work. · The Boards of the Boys and Girls Club and YMCA. · City Council · Staff representing the three participants. The evaluation criteria noted in Table 1 have been reviewed and accepted first by the Boys and Gifts Club Board and the YMCA Board, and then by the Steering Committee on September 14, 2000. Table 2 notes the relative importance of the Step ~4 criteria. Table 2 was also reviewed by all participants and accepted by the Steering Committee on September 14, 2000. The purpose of using evaluation criteria is to identify relative differences between potential sites. The process of site comparison is well established in decision making and leads to a decision about the suitability of alternative sites. At Steps #2 and #3 the process is directed to identifying advantages and disadvantages. Potential sites deemed to have a higher number of disadvantages are eliminated from further consideration. Step #4 considers a wider scope of criteria (including earlier results) and ranks potential sites based on the relative importance of the criteria and the potential effects of using a potential site for a Community Centre. The site selection process and the criteria are intended to be community based. This involves working closely with the City Council and interested stakeholders in applying evaluation criteria and identifying the preferred site. Draft for Discussion October 2000 Page 7 October 2000 Rev. 1 TABLE 1 LIST OF PROPOSED SITE SELECTION EVALUATION CRITERIA Step #2 - Identify '~ong List" of potential sites. Long List sites must meet the minlmllm ~ es~bli.4md by the Step//2 evahmtien factor. In ~ifi~, potential sites of at least 4 hectmes wilhin the City that m~e offered privately will also be considered. The ~long list' vall be identified using available/seconda~ information inclnd~g mapp/ng, City inventofie~ and that supplied by private proponents. Step #3 - Identify "Short List" ofpotemla! sites. "Long List" sites wffi be comparatively evaluated to determine considered unsuitable will be eliminated from furth~ The Step #3 compm~ve evalmtien will use seeond~ data unless new or updated dm, is essential to det.~ ~,~i~g the "short list*. Information provided by Step ~4 -Apply Step #4 evaluation criteria to comtmt~vely eval~m~e sites. Rank"Short List" sites and of priority/importance. (See Table 2) The Step ~4 evalmtion will use beth ~ ~d secondmy O~t~_ and information fi~ui a variety of sources including private proponent. The seopo and detail of /nfo~'mation used to identify the lxefen~l site will be e~t;.~ates pwvided by private l~ulxments will be A market viability study will be ondertakam at Step #4 ff the Stewing Commil~ee deteonine~ that type of analysi~ is required to sdeet the prffmed site. If the market viability study is not eompl_~_~_ for the purposez of site selection then it ~ be completed for the wefeared site. Located wJthln the limits of the City 0fNiagam Falls Minimum sit~ size o£ 4 he,rexes of usenble propea~'y (Le. ~ slope, contiguous ownership, presence of VmV, alR or ptopo~ed to be v~:allt within 12 months · Ownership considerations (~ngl¢ vs. multiple, public vs. pdvate, lease vs. owned) · Located within Urben Se~'ice Area · Located within Urben Area Boundmy · Available within 12 months · Located on public h~msit route and accessible to public · Enviromn~tal eondit/on (a ral_~ve taring based on Ontar/o l~ini.~-y of the Envirenm~nt (MOE) Guidelines) · ZoninE and O~icial ~ desi~on~tions · Locational Review to include visibility from the sUeet, accessibility and adjacent land uses · Cost topurchase · Cost to service · Cost to develop/prepare site · Cost for Other or Extraordinmy Improvements (i.e. eavirumuental, gr~dlng, material removal..) · Ownership- l~efenmce will be given to City owned · Site size of at least 4 hectares plus additional mca available f/g future uses · Environmentally acceptability (based on MOE Guidelines) · Anlicipated effect of development on/sm-roundin§ neighbourhood · Locational Analysis to consider traffic volumes (AADT), slreet visibility, catego~ of road and results of Step #3 Localional Review · · Environmental ~1 Land Use Appwvals required Estimated schedule to prepare site for development Draft for Discussion October 2000 Page 8 October 2000 Rev. 1 TABLE 2 RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF STEP #4 EVALUATION CRITERIA Most Important Most Important criteria are quantitative and can be used to rank the relative differences and suitability of potential sites. Important Important criteria are also quantitative in nature and can be used to examine the ranking of potential sites and significant differences in the suitability of potential sites. Total Cost (purchasing, servicing, site preparation) Other or Extraordinary Costs Location Analysis · Environmental Acceptability · Ownership of Site · Approvals required · Site size- area available for future use · Anticipated effect of development on surrounding neighbourhood Least Important Least Important criteria are both quantitative and qualitative and introduce other considerations to the comparative evaluation and the suitability ranking of sites. Estimated schedule to prepare site for development Note: A market viability study may be undertaken at Step 94 as part of the site selection comparison. If so, then the results will be considered "Important" in the site selection decision. Draft for Discussion October 2000 Page 9 City Council's Role in Site Selection The discussion paper entitled "Overview of Roles and Responsibilities of the Steering Committee" (August 2000) describes the role of City Council in the Community Centre project. It notes that matters related to site selection will be referred to City Council for its consideration and decision. These responsibilities include approving: the site selection process, the site selection criteria and the relative importance of the criteria; the program to be used to involve and consult interested stakeholders and the community; / · any changes to the process that may result from the above consultation process; · the preferred site for the Community Centre. The Steering Committee will assist City Council by making recommendations and providing regular updates on the progress and findings of the site selection process. 9. Stakeholder Consultation It is expected that several public and private groups as well as many interested citizens will want to participate in the site selection process. Some government agencies may be asked to provide input or comments. Collectively these participants are referred to as stakeholders. Consultation with stakeholders is proposed to be undertaken as follows: This Discussion Paper will be made available to any stakeholder wishing to review and comment on the process. All written comments received will be addressed in finalizing the process. · The process will be undertaken in steps to ensure that all participants can review the results of each step and provide comments before the process moves to the next step. · Prospective participants that want to offer a potential site will be advised by a public notice that will appear in the Niagara Falls Review at the beginning of Step #2. At least one public open house will be held. Depending on the level of interest in reviewing this Discussion Paper, it could be held as part 0fa regular Council meeting or as a separate event. Delegates will be heard by the Steering Committee which meets on the second Thursday of every month. Council decided that delegates should be entertained after the proposed process has been developed (Attachment "C"). Draft for Discussion October 2000 Page 10 The proposed consultation process will also be reviewed by the Communications Sub- Committee and their comments will be incorporated into a final stakeholder consultation program. 10. Site Selection Schedule Figure 2 describes the proposed site selection schedule. It includes the following milestones: October 23ra, 2000 - consideration by City Council of the proposed process, type and priority of selecting criteria and suggested stakeholder consultation process. October 23ra to November 30~, 2000 - consultation with stakeholders. · October 24th, 2000 - public notice requesting stakeholder input and inviting the offer of potential sites. · December 14th, 2000 - identification of the "long list" of potential sites. · December 29th, 2000 - identification of the "short list" of potential sites. · February 28th, 2001 - selection of the preferred site. If any of the study milestones are not met, then the process of selecting the preferred site will be delayed. 11. Recommendation That this Discussion Paper including the proposed Stakeholder Consultation Program be referred to City Council for their consideration. Draft for Discussion October 2000 Page 12 ATTACHMENT "A" SUMMARY OF SITE SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS IDENTIFIED FROM EARLIER STUDIES (Galloway - 1997, 1999 and 2000 Reports) Draft for Discussion October 2000 Page 13 ATTACHMENT "A" SUMMARY OF SITE SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS IDENTIFIED FROM EARLIER STUDIES The following summarizes the results of the input received from several focus groups organized by the study team of F.J. Galloway Associates Inc. during 1997. Participants were asked to identify what considerations are important in selecting a site for a Community Centre. / This input was considered in developing the proposed site selection factors noted in Section 6. Summary of the 1994 City of Niagara Falls Strategic Plan · Within a reasonable distance of the majority of users · Where the greatest family oriented demographic composition exists · Central to the population · Within the urban area of Niagara Falls City of Niagara Falls Recreation Commission · Good visibility · Access by public transit · Centrally located Community Service and Sports Groups · Site large enough to accommodate large multi-use indoor facility as well as outdoor areas · Central to the community Seniors · Not near the Casino · Niagara Square area close to shopping · Close to highway Draft for Discussion October 2000 City of Niagara Falls Staff · Cost · Central site (most important) · Public transit access · Some linkage with growth areas City of Niagara Falls Council · Central location · High visibility · On bus route YMCA Board · Central to the community * Visibility · Access to public transit · City owned land · Potential for co-development Consultant's Summa~_ · Cost of acquiring the site · Cost to develop the site · Site size (6 to 10 acres) · Servicing · City owned land preference · Existing infrastructure · Willingness of owner to sell (availability) · Environmental acceptability Page 14 Draft for Discussion October 2000 Page 15 ATTACHMENT "B" LONG LIST OF POTENTIAL SITES IDENTIFIED BY OTHER STUDIES (Galloway - 1997, 1999 and 2000) Draft for Discussion October 2000 Page 16 ATTACHMENT "B" LONG LIST OF POTENTIAL SITES IDENTIFIED BY OTHER STUDIES The following identifies the long list of potential sites identified by stakeholders participating in a feasibility study undertaken for the City of Niagara Falls by F.J. Galloway Associates Inci' A more detailed overview o~'most of these potential sites can be found in the report entitled "Feasibility Study for Community Recreation Facilities in the City of Niagara Falls - A Community Swimming Pool and New YMCA, September 1997" (Section 7.0), by F.J. Galloway Associates Inc. The potential sites will be considered in developing the long list of potential sites. Niagara Square Industrial site between Brown and Creek roads (156.2 acres) · Kinsmen Court (north ofN. S.), (26.12 acres) · J.N. Allen Park (84 acres, undeveloped) Highway 420/QEW Interchange · Optimist Park · Vineor Site · Acres International Site Lundy's Lane · Beaverdams Road area · Garner Road intersection (100.79 acres) · Westlane Chippawa · Arena Other Areas · Framer Cyanamid (Cytec) Property · Fireman's Park Draft for Discussion October 2000 Page 17 ATTACHMENT "C" CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS REPORT R-2000-49 SITE SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA FOR COMMUNITY CENTRE Draft for Discussion October 2000 .The Ci~/of Niagara Fails Canada Community Services Department Parks, Recreation & Culture 7565 Lundy's Lane Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1G9 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax; (905) 356-7404 E-mail: akon~city.niagamfalls.on.ca Adele Kon Director R-2000-49 A. KON ~Wl? ~?, 2o00 I~IO1V[ '. E.C. WAGG THE RECOMMENDATION {S} CONTAINED Alderman Paisley JanvarY-Pool, Vice Cha',~erson IN THiS }:~J:;©i.:T W E}~.E ADOPTED IN and Members of Community Services Committee COivi,~.i!gCFEE AND RATIFIED BY CITY City of Niagara Falls, Ontario ¢OU.NCIL A;f TI~tE Mq/ETING HELD O~ 7 Members: Re: R-2000-49 - Site Selection Process'and klm/ Criteria for Community Centre RECOMMENDATION: That all inquiries or presentations regarding Site Selection for the Community Centre be referred to the Steering Committee for the Community Centre Project. BACKGROUND: A Steering Committee, comprised of representatives of the City of Niagara Falls, the Boys and Girls Club, and the YMCA has been fomaed to steer the planning process for the new Community Centre and to make recommendations with respect to all facets of the planning and development of this project. Mr. David Schram, of David Schrarn and Associates has been engaged as the Project Manager for this project. The Steering Committee had its inaugural meeting on June 29, 2000. A Technical Advisory Sub-Committee was formed by the Steering Committee at this meeting.' The Technical Advisory Sub-Committee was formed to undertake the various technical processes on behalf of the Steering Committee. Processes will include providing advice, research and report development for such'project matters as site selection, work program schedules} the use of consultants, etc. This sub-committee had its first meeting on July 4, 2000 and is scheduled to meet weekly throughout the summer. The sub-committee is currently engaged in developing three separate discussion papers for the Steering Committee. They are as follows: 1. Discussion Paper on the Roles and Responsibilities of the Steering Committee; 2. Discussion Paper on the Process ,and Criteria of Site Selection; 3. Discussion Paper on the Work Program Schedule for the project. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works · Fire Services Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development The Cify of Niagara Fails Corporate Services Department Clerk's Division 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) 356-9083 E-mail:wwagg@city.niagarafalls.on.ca CD-2001-01 E.C. Wagg City Clerk January 8, 2001. His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls Members: RE: CD-2001-01 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES RECOMMENDATION: That Council select appointees to serve for various terms on Boards, Commissions and Committees and that the appointments be confirmed by the By-law to be passed at this meeting. BACKGROUND: It is necessary for Council to appoint Aldermanic and Citizen representatives to a number of Boards, Commissions and Committees for the period covering December 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003. It is suggested that where applicable, the Citizen appointments be made by secret ballot with those obtaining the highest number of votes down to the number of appointments required being appointed and in the event of a tie vote, where both or all cannot be appointed, a secret ballot for the remaining appointments will be held amongst the names tied. (Preprinted ballots will be available to assist in the process). Please refer to Applications package distributed for the December 11, 2000 meeting. ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION Appointees required: Four Citizen Representatives for the 2001, 2002 term and two Aldermen for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Term. Applications Received: * Karen Akalu Winston Heron * Deborah E. Legge Laura Moffat * Wayne S. Scott Laurie Warman * = incumbent it = has applied for appointment to more than one board ..2 -2- BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB Appointee Required: One Alderman for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Term PROJECT SHARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Appointees Required: One Alderman for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Term CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Appointees Required: One Council representative and one Council Alternate for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Term. COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT Appointees Required: Four Citizen and four Aldermen plus the Mayor for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Tenn. Applications Received: *# Chuck Antonio Robert Briant # Joe Bruzzese # Sam Carrera * Jack Collinson Tom Gibbs * Jake Hiebert Frank Herman Anna Lee # Cris Margeson * Guy Prata # Albert Scordino COMMUNITY RESOURCES CENTRE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Appointees Required: Two Council Representatives and three Citizens for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Temi. Application Received: Paul Michael Bateson Note: Insufticient applications were received to fill all three citizen vacancies. COURTS OF REVISION (Local Improvement Act and Drainage Act) Appointees Required: Three Citizens for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Term Applications Received: *# Chuck Antonio * Edward Kearns *# Albert Scordino ..3 -3- GREATER NIAGARA SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION Appointees Required: Two Council representatives for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Term GREATER NIAGARA TRANSIT COMMISSION Appointees Required: Two Citizen Representatives for 2001, 2002, Term, and Mayor Thomson for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Term Applications Received: # Robert Blanchfield * Anthony DiGiacomo # Wayne Gates * Wayne A. (Bart) Maves LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (L.A.C.A.C.) Appointees Required: Six Citizen representatives, one Council appointee, and City Historian - On Going Term Applications Received: * Todd Samuel Barclay * Kym Cody Frances Mary Corfield * Margaret Mingle Kathleen Powell Gunter Sommerfeldt * Sherman Zavitz (City Historian) LOCAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN Appointees Required: One Council representative for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Term MUNICIPAL NON-PROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION Appointees Required: Three Council representatives for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Term NIAGARA FALLS BOARD OF MUSEUMS Appointees Required: Three Citizen appointees and two Council representatives for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Term Applications Received: James Brown * John Harkness Donald M. Laugher # Ken Warren * Gord West ..4 -4- NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM Appointees Required: Mayor and two members of Council for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Term NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY Appointees Required: Two Citizen representatives, One (1) Council representative, and one alternate for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Term Applications Received: # Robert Blanchfield * Tina Darlene McCauley * Nancy Mclntosh # Cris Margeson Tracey L. Merrett Rev. Dr. Ken Smith NIAGARA FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD Appointees Required: Mayor Thomson and in accordance with the Public Libraries Act, the appointment of not more than 9 members in total, is required (At least three of the members must be recommended by the Public School Board and at least two of the members must be recommended by the Separate School Board and three Council Appointees, either Aldermen or Citizens.. Applications Received: Anne Andres-Jones Isabelle Bald Nan Doan # Nancy Eidt Doreen P. Levair PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVES Recommended by School Board for confirmation: Barbara Ness Kenneth Smith Carman Dix NIAGARA SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVES Recommended by School Board for confirmation: Guy Prata Renni Piscitelli NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION Appointees Required: Mayor Thomson is appointed as the City's permanent annual appointee. ..5 -5- PLUMBERS EXAMINING BOARD Appointees Required: Two (2) Citizen representatives for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Term Applications Received: Ted Armstrong Joseph Picca PROPERTY STANDARDS COMMITTEE Appointee Required: One citizen representative for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Term Applications Received: * John Anstruther Robert Briant # Sam Carrera # Frank DeLuca Tom Gibbs # Anna Lee # Cris Margeson # Sante Sticca RECREATION COMMISSION ApPointees Required: Two (2) Council Representatives for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Term and Four (4) Citizen Appointees for the 2001, 2002 Term Applications Received: * Vincent M. Audibert # Joe Bruzzese * Christopher Cage * Ken Eastman # Wayne Gates Donald (Don) W. Jackson Paisley Janvary-Pool Bernie Villamil REGIONAL NIAGARA TOURIST COUNCIL Appointees Required: One Alderman and One Alternate for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Term TRAILS AND BIKEWAY COMMITTEE Appoimees Required: One (1) Council representative Applications Received: Joseph D. Feor # Doreen P. Levair ..6 -6- UNITED WAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Appointee Required: One Alderman for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Term Y.M.C.A. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Appointee Required: One Alderman for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Term Y.W.C.A. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Appointee Required: One Alderman for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Term CIVIC COMMITTEE Appointee Required: As determined by Council for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Term Co-Chairs: Alderman Shirley Fisher Alderman Gary Hendershot ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND GREENING COMMITTEE Appoimee Required: As determined by Council for the 2001, 2002, 2003 Term CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE Appointees Required: All Members of Council for 2001, 2002, 2003 Term COMMUNITY SERVICES coMMITTEE Appointees Required: All Members of Council for 2001, 2002, 2003 Term HEAVY CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE Appointees Required: As determined by Council for 2001, 2002, 2003 Term BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TRADES COMMITTEE Appointees Required: As determined by Council for 2001, 2002, 2003 Term NIAGARA FALLS ILLUMINATION BOARD Appoimees Required: One (1) Alderman for 2001, 2002, 2003 Term Appointed: Alderman Noim Puttick ..7 -7- MUNICIPAL PARKING AND TRAFFIC COMMITTEE Appointees Required: Three (3) Citizen Representatives, three (3) Aldermen and the Mayor for 2001, 2002, 2003 Term Chair: Alderman Kim Craitor Applications Received: Gaetano (Guy) DeBenedetti # Frank DeLuca # Nancy Eidt Skip (Sven-Erik) Eskildsen # Wayne Gates James E. Healey * Sam La Rosa # Anna Lee # Sante Sticca * Dennis Sunstrum Christine Stevens Vaccaro * Bruce Ward Ross G. West GAMING COMMITTEE Appointees Required: As determined by Council for 2001, 2002, 2003 Term Chair: Alderman Norm Puttick WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Apointees Required: Two (2) Council Representatives CHIPPAWA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA Appointees Required: Two (2) Council Represematives CLIFTON HILL BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Appointee Required: One (1) Council Representative DOWNTOWN BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Appointee Required: One (1) Council Representative FALLSVIEW BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA Appointee Required: One (1) Council Representative ..8 -8- LUNDY'S LANE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA Appoimees Required: Two (2) Council Representatives MAIN AND FERRY BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Appoimee Required: One (1) Council Representative VICTORIA AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA Appointee Required: One (1) Council Representative Prepared by: City Clerk Approved by T. Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services ECW:Iw Attach. Respectfully submitted: E. P. Lustig Chief Administrative Officer / ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS Yhe City of Niagara Falls Can lI FALLS CLERKS PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEF, S BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE FOR WHICH APPLICATION IS BEING MADE jl I COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT II NAME OF APPLICANT: ADDRESS: POSTAL CODE: TELEPHONE NUMBER: OCCUPATION: JAKE HIEBERT 1901 GARNER ROAD NIAGARA FALLS,ONT L2E 6S4 RES: BUS: 905 357-1953 ~LF F. HPT,OYPT) POOD EDUCATION AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH YOU FEEL WOULD BE AN ASSET FOR THE ABOVE APPOINTMENT: estate and property management- (niagara College~ 10 years Committee of Adjustment ---1~ year~ as chairman 1 year Land Division knowledg~ of th~ offi~ial plan. ~onlng by-law and T the intent a~d purpose of these documents canada ,,- if ';. F ~f'..LS CLERKS'OO 'L~_~U PLEA$~ ~PE OR PRINT APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES BOA~, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE I*OR W1;IC~ APPLICATION IS BEING MADE ~NAME OF APPUCANT: ADDRESS: Paul .Michael BATESON 5246 Rosedale Drive Niagara Falls, Ontario, CANADA L2E 1R8 905 356 - 3876 RES: Nil Wireless: 905- $5'1 2049 BUS: · POSTAL CODE: TEEEPHONE NUMBER: :OCCUPATION: Retired Police Officer EDUCATION AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH YOU FEEL WOULD:BE AN ASSET Ontario Police College Diploma with numerous individual university and community college courses, primarily in computer related subjects. Twenty years experience with committees as a executive or general member with work, association, charities and business. "The City of Niagara Falls~ Canada PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE FOR WHICH APPLICATION IS BEING MADE NAME OF APPLICANT: ADDRESS: POSTAL CODE: TELEPHONE NUMBER: OCCUPATION: RES: BUS: t_ 'z 3' 2Y I ~ s-/., - o. wo I EDUCATION AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH YOU FEEL WOULD BE AN ASSET FOR THE ABOVE APPOINTMENT: ,. ~roc~c pLEABETYPE OR pRil~T LEGIBLY KPPUCATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS~ ¢OMMIgSIONS AND COMMITT~E~I BO.~,9,D, COM~[S~ON ~ COM~]ZTI~E mR WZ~CB A.t'?LIC~I~ON NAME OF APPLICANT:_. ADDRESS: POSTAL CODE: TELEPHONE NUMBER: aES: - d~'- OCCUPATION: EDUCATION AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH YOU FEEL WOULD BE AN AS&ET FOR THE ABOVE APPOINTMENT: The City of ~i~ N,ogoro Fo,s II!~_ ~1- PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE FOR WHICH APPLICATION IS BEING MADE II tl NAME OF APPLICANT: ADDRESS: POSTAL CODE: TELEPHONE NUMBER: RES: BUS: OCCUPATION: EDUCATION AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH YOU FEEL WOULD BE AN ASSET FOR THE ABOVE APPOINTMENT: APPUCATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS, COMMISSION8 AND COiIIMIT'tT.~S BOAI~D, COMP41SSION AI~/) COM~iTT]~ I;~OR W~IICI:[ AI'i'LICATION 1S BEING MAD~ I OF APPLICANT:_ po,~rN. CODE: _ TELEPHONE NUIBER: RES: BUS: OCCUPATION: EDUCATION AND OTHER QUALIFICAllONS WI.RCH YOU FEEL WOULD BE AN ASSET FOR; THE ABOVE AIIi~OINTMENT; PLE&SE TYPE OR PRINT LE.GI~,LY APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTKE$ BOARD, CO1YII~[$$IO[~ AND COM~MTFI~ FOR W~CH APPLICATION IS BEING MADR NAME OF APPLICANT: AOORESS: POSTAL. CODE: TELEPHONE NUMBER: OCCUPATION: EDUCATION AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH YOU FEEL WOULD' BE AN ASSET FOR THE ABOVE APPOINTMENT: 088'0N £806 9~3£ c;06 · 8I~ 3aOJS 391d(INOflld 9a:9I 1:002~/20/1,0 YOUR REASONS FOR DESIRING THIS APPOINTMENT: · OTHER COMMENTS RELATIVE TO THE APPLICATION: Please complete and submit to: Signature of Applicant Date E.C, Wagg, City Clerk City Hall, 4310 Queen Street P.O, Box 1023 Niagara Fails, Ontario I~_E 6X5 Telephone; (905) 356-7521, Extension: 4271 088'0N PLEaSe,TYpE 0RPRINT L~.GISLX APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMIT~$ ~OAI~D, COM]V[[SSION ~ COMMITTEE ~OR WE][C~ .~BLIC~rIO~ I$ ]~t~J~_ G MADE i~,...11 III II I I. . II [I II . I II II . · I Jl ' II I I ~-- III ' - ' . NAME OF APPLICANT: ADDRESS: POSTAL CODE: TELEPHONE NUMBER: RES' BUS.' OCCUPA~ON: EDUCATION AND OTHER QUALIFiCATIONSWHICH YOU FEEL WOULD BE AN ASSET FOR THE ABOVEAPPOINTMENT: -2- YOUR REASONS FOR DESIRING THIS APPOINTMENT: OTHER COMMENTS RELATIVE TO THE APPLICATION: Please complete and submit to: EC. Wagg, City Clerk City Hall, 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Fails, Ontario L2E 6X5 Telephone: (905) 355-7521, Extension: 427'J -. TOTRL P.03 DSch Bd of Niagara 2000/12/01 3:14: PAGE 2/2 RightFAX F LS '00 i Ol 15 November 30, 2000 Mr. E. C. Wagg Town Clerk - City of Niagara Fails 4310 Queen Street P. O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Deer Mr. Wagg: Please be advised that at the Board Meeting of Tuesday, November 28, 2000, the motion was approved that the following be recommended for the public school board appointments to the Niagara Falls Library Board: Barbara Ness 6621 Wills Street Niagara Fails, Ontario L2J 1Y4 Kenneth Smith 3272 Addison Avenue Niagara Falls, Ontario L2J 3K9 Carman Dix 9237 Niagara River pkwy. RR3 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6S6 If you require any further information, please contact the Director of Education, Bill McLean. Sincerely, Joel Thompson, Communications Officer JST/mc C.C. - Niagara Falls Public Library NIAGARA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ~JlSC;. F'~LLS CLERKS '00 12i4 09:50 December 11, 2000 City Clerk Niagara Falls City Council City of Niagara Falls 4810 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Sir/Madam: RE: BOARD REPRESENTATIVE NIAGAHA FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD As decided at the Board meeting of December 6, 2000, the Niagara Catholic District School Board recommends the following individual for appointment as Board Representative to the Niagara Falls Public Library Board, for 2001-2003 term. Guy Prata 5853 Summer Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 1M6 354-3968 Renni Piseitelli 3546 Windermere Road Niagara Falls, Ontario L2J 2Y2 356-9592 Sincerely, Angelo V. Di Ianni Director of Education :sm 427 Rice Road, Welland, Ontario L3C 7C1 Telephone (905)735-0240 Facsimile (905)734-8828 Email: info@admin.niagararc.com www. niagararc.com Angelo V. Di Innni, Director of Education / Secretary Treasurer APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE FOR WHICH APPLICATION IS BEING i~IADE NAME OF APPLICANT: ADDRESS: POSTAL CODE; TELEPHONE NUMBER: OCCUPATION: BUS: EDUCATION AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH YOU FEEL WOULD BE AN ASSET FOR THE ABOVE APPOINTMENT: The City of Niagara Falls I - Corporate Services Department Legal 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: rkallio@city.niagarafalls.on.ca R.O. Kallio City Solicitor L-2001-01 January 8, 2001 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of Municipal Council, City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: L-2001-01, Closing and Declaring Surplus Part of Road Allowance Between Stamford Township Lot 74 B.F. and Lot 75 Designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan No. 59R-11249 Our File No.: 2000-241 RECOMMENDATION: That the portion of the road allowance between Stamford Township Lot 74 B.F. and Lot 75, described as Part 2 on Reference Plan No. 59R-11249 be stopped up and closed. That the said Part 2, so closed, be declared surplus and notice be given to the public that the property has been declared surplus to the City's needs and that there is a proposed conveyance to the abutting owner, Niagara Glen-View Tent & Trailer Park Limited. BACKGROUND: At its meeting of October 16, 2000 Council approved a resolution authorizing staff to proceed with the closing ora portion of the road allowance lying between Stamford Township Lots 74 B.F. and Lot 75 designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan No. 59R-11249. The subject portion is shown as Part 2 on the plan attached. In accordance with the MunicipalAct, notice of Council's intention to pass a by-law closing that part of the road allowance was published in the issues of the Niagara Falls Review for December 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th, 2000. The notice states that any person who claims that his/her land will be prejudicially affected by closing the subject portion of the road allowance and who applies to be heard, will be heard by Council at this meeting. At the time of writing this report no one has applied to be heard. L-2001-O1 - 2 - January 8, 2001 Notice to the public, that the closed portion of the road allowance has been declared surplus, will be published in the next available Saturday edition of the Niagara Falls Review as per our by-law for the sale and disposal of rnunicipal property. Niagara Glen-View Tent & Trailer Park Limited has offered to purchase the property for the appraised value, plus costs. Particulars of the proposed sale will appear in the same notice to the public. A by-law authorizing the acceptance of the offer will be presented for Council's consideration in the near future. S.M.. Daniels, A.M.C.T. Legal Assistant/Property Manager. ~ by: City Solicitor. Approved by: Tony Ravenda, Executive Director of Corporate Services. Chief Administrative Officer~/~ Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerk's · Finance · Human Resources · Information Systems · Legal · Planning & Development VICTORIA AVI .... ~16,~269 . / \ \ The City of Niagara FailsI Canada Corporate Services Department Legal 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: rkallio@city.niagarafalls.on.ca R.O. Kallio City Solicitor L 200t-03 January 8, 2001 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of Municipal Council, City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: L-2001-03 Glengate Motel 1331207 Ontario Inc. Appeal under Provincial Offences Act Our File No. 2000-300 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Solicitor be authorized to appear and oppose 1331207 Ontario Inc.'s appeal of a conviction and sentence entered on November 6, 2000 under the Building Code Act. BACKGROUND: 1331207 Ontario Inc. is the owner of the land and premises at 5534 Stanley Avenue, the site of the Glengate Motel. Extensive renovations were noted to be taking place at the Motel in March of 2000 by members of the Building Department. A search of the City's records revealed that no permit had been issued for the said renovations. Accordingly, on March 21,2000 an Information was sworn out under Section 23 of the Provincial Offences Act. 1331207 Ontario Inc. and Paul Tiefenbach, the Project Manager, were both charged with causing a building to be constructed without a permit, contrary to the Building Code Act. The trial of the above-noted matters took place on November 6, 2000. Upon hearing the evidence of the parties, Justice of the Peace Cowan found both 1331207 Ontario Inc. and Paul Tiefenbach guilty of the offence of causing a building to be constructed without a permit, contrary to the Building Code A ct. 1331207 Ontario Inc. received a fine of $15,000.00, plus a victim fine surcharge of $3,750.00. Paul Tiefenbach, who did not appear for trial, received a fine of $5,000.00, plus costs of $875.00, plus a victim fine surcharge of $1,250.00. Pursuant to the provisions of the Building Code Act, the City is entitled to retain any fines collected pursuant to convictions under the Act. Working Together to Setwe Our Community Clerk's Finance * Human Resources · Information Systems · Legal · Planning & Development -2- On December 5, 2000, the City Solicitor was served with a Notice of Appeal under Section 116 of the Provincial Offences Act. 1331207 Ontario Inc. is appealing to the Ontario Court of Justice from both the conviction and sentence entered on November 6, 2000. Paul Tiefenbach has not appealed the November 6th decision. Staff is recommending that Council authorize the City Solicitor to appear and oppose 1331207 Ontario Inc.'s appeal ora conviction and sentence entered on November 6, 2000 under the Building Code Act. Assistant City Solicitor City Solicitor Respectfully Submitted: Edward P. Lustig ~ Chief Administrative Officer ,!// Approved by: Tony Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services PP:jm The City of Niagara Falls Canada Corporate Services Department Legal 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: rkallio@city.niagarafalls.on.ca R.Oo Kallio City Solicitor L-2001- O4 January 8, 2001 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of Municipal Council, City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: L-2001-04 Crawford Adjusters Canada Amendment for Adjusting Services Agreement Our File No. 2000-183 RECOMMENDATION: That the Agreement between the City and Crawford Adjusters Canada for adjusting services to be amended to include a Trust Accotmt Schedule and also further that the sum of $10,000.00 be transferred to a Trust Account to be controlled by Crawford Adjusters Canada. BACKGROUND: The City entered into an Adjusting Services Agreement with Crawford Adjusters Canada effective July 18, 2000. To expedite the payment of claims, it is recommended that Crawford Adjusters open a Trust Account and be authorized to issue cheques from that Trust Account when settlement payments, which have been authorized by the City Solicitor, are required. The effect of this will be to provide claimants with a cheque in a relatively short period of time rather than wait for the cheque to be issued through the City payment process. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerk's · Finance * Human Resoumes · Information Systems · Legal · Planning & Development -2- It is recommended that an initial mount of $10,000.00 be transferred to this account and that there be a bank reconciliation report provided on a monthly or quarterly basis as determined by the Treasurer for the City of Niagara Falls. Mr. Burden, the Treasurer has reviewed the Trust Account process and format and approves same. i K~~lmdby: City Solicitor. ect fully Submil~d: Edward P. Lustig, Chief Administrative Offi~r. Approved by: T. Ravenda, Executive Director of Corporate Services ROK:rmn -3- AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN: THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS Hereinafter called "City" OF THE FIRST PART CRAWFORD ADJUSTERS CANADA Hereinafter called "Adjuster" OF THE SECOND PART WHEREAS the City and the Adjuster entered into an Agreement to provide adjusting services effective, July 18, 2000 ("the Agreement"); AND WHEREAS the parties wish to amend the agreemem to add a Schedule "D" which sets out the procedure for establishing a Trust Account. NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH THAT in consideration of the premises and other good and valuable consideration, the City and the Adjuster covenant and agree with each other as follows: 1. To amend the Agreement by adding the attached Schedule "D" to the Agreement. 2. All other terms and conditions in the Agreement to rema'm the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have hereunto affixed their corporate seals duly attested by the hands of the proper signing officers in that behalf and the said signing officers certify that they have the authority to bind their corporation. DATED at Niagara Falls, Ontario, this day of January, 200l SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED in the presence of THE CORPORATION OF Tl:lE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS Wayne Thomson, Mayor E. C. Wagg, City Clerk CRAWFORD ADJUSTERS CANADA The City of ~1~1~ Corporate Services Department Legal 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: rkallio@city.niagarafalls.on.ca R.O. Kallio City Solicitor L-2001.06 January .8, 2001 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of Municipal Council, City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: L-2001-06, Transfer of Easement to New Owner Ramada Hotel Overhead Walkway 7389 & 7429 Lnndy's Lane Our File No.: 2000-313 That Council consent to the transfer to the new owners of the Ramada Hotel holdings, located on Lundy's Lane, of an existing easement for an overhead walkway. That the easement be amended to include the one foot reserve, abutting the westerly limit of the existing easement. BACKGROUND: In 1992 the City granted an easement over part of Belmont Avenue to Orsini Bros. Inns Inc., to permit the construction of an overhead pedestrian walkway connecting the hotel buildings on the owner's property. The hotel lands have recently been sold. Pursuant to the easement agreement, the transferee is required to obtain written approval from the City for any transfer of the easement. Staff has no objection to transferring the easement to the new owner. A one foot reserve located along Belmont Avenue at the westerly end of the existing easement was inadvertently excluded from the easement agreement. The easement agreement should be amended to include the one foot reserve. S.M. Daniels, A.M.C.T. Lega?A~stant/Property Manager. R~~y: ~ Kalli/5, IJ City Solicitor. Approved by: Tony Ravenda, Executive Director of Corporate Services. .fl. es...~ eot ful ly-~zq, ubmitt e~~ Edward P. Lustig, ~) Chief Administrative Officer. J Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerk's · Finance Human Resoumes , Information Systems , Legal · Planning & Development