2007/02/05
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1)
_ ,SECOND MEET.ING
Monday, February 5, 2007.
From .4:00 "p..rn.. -to5':30.p.m.
City Hall, Committee Ro.om #2A & B
Approval-of the January 22, 2007 'Community Services Minutes.
2) P:RESENTATION:
a) CAO- 2007-01
b) _' CAO-2007':02
3), REPORTS:'
a) -F-2007-06
b).BBS-2007-01 ·
c) MW-20Q7-11
d) MW-2007~ 15
STAFF CONTACT:
Consultants. Recommendations regarding the
Future 9f Niagara Transit and Organizational
Review. Update John ,MacDonald
NiagaraTransit- Assessment of Current OperatiOns
by City Staff . - John' MacDonald
Puttick Freedom ofJnformationReque~t
Renaissance FaUsviewHotel.... 6455 Fallsview"Blvd.
Sign By-Iaw\lariance
Corwin .Avenue Traffic Operations RevieW
Tree Branch Collection
4) 'NEW BUSINESS:
5) ADJOURNMENT:
1) REPORTS:
a)
HR~2007-01
John MacDonald
Ed Dujlovic
Ed Dujlovic
EdD~jlovic
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
. . FIRST MEETING
Monday, February 5, 200,?, '
From 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Human Resources CommitteeCouncUlnvolvement '
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MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, January 22,2007, City Hall, Room 2 at 5:45 p.m.
PRESENT:
Chair - Alderman Carolynn Ioannoni, Mayor Ted Sa1ci, Alderman Jim
Diodati, Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Alderman Bart Maves, Alderman
Vince Kerrio, Alderman Janice Wing, Alderman Shirley Fisher.
REGRETS:
STAFF:
John MacDonald, Ed Dujlovic, Karen Kelly, Lee Smith, Denyse Morrissey,
Ken Burden, Dean Iorfida, Serge Felicetti, Trent Dark, Karl Dren, Alex
Herlovitch, Todd Harrison, Marianne Tikky- Steno
PRESS:
Rob Lapensee, Niagara This Week, Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review
GUEST:
M. Stephenson, Darlene Wancha, Freda Jennings - 6320 V alley Way, Marisa
Alfieri-Hay - 5438 Ferry Street, V. Bak - 6456 Harper Drive, Mike & Alice
Wood - 5228 Valley Way, Norm Puttick - 3820 8t. Peter Street, Torn
Trasmundi - 5188 Valley View Crescent, Rocky Vacca - 4731 Portage Road,
Tony DiGiacomco - 6467 Rockcliffe Estates, Dan & Josie Friganlt - 5234
Marcel Crescent.
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Thomson and seconded by Alderman Fisher that
Alderman Ioannoni be appointed to the position of Community Services Committee Chair.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2007-01-22.
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Thomson and seconded by Alderman Kerrio that
Alderman Pietrangelo be appointed to the position of Corporate Service Committee Chair.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2007-01-22.
MINUTES
It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci and seconded by Alderman Thomson, that the
December 11, 2006 minutes be approved.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2007-01-22.
REPORTS
a) MW-2007-03 - Murray Street and Stanley Avenue Directional Sign age Update
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Thomson and seconded by Alderman Diodati that
the Murray Street & Stanley Avenue Directional Signage report be received for the information
of Council.
Community Services Committee
Motion:
Action:
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January 22,2007
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2007-01-22.
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Thomson and seconded by Alderman Wing that a
report be brought back to Committee detailing the City's options available on the Main Street
Environmental Assessment and analysis of the traffic information collected to date.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2007-01-22.
b) MW-2007-07 - Valley Way Parking Review
· Darleen Wancha of 6320 Valley Way spoke on behalf of more than 40 resident that live
in her building on the issue of visitor parking. Should the parking be restricted on the
south side of Valley Way this would deter visitors and therapeutic aide that residents
receive on a daily basis.
· Dan Friganlt of 5234 Marcel Crescent travels this portion of Valley Way every day and is
very concerned that someone is going to be hit by a car as the visibility is so poor with
cars parked on the inside and outside curves in the road. Should he have to swerve to
miss a pedestrian on a curve he would head straight in the ditch.
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Maves and seconded by Mayor Sa1ci that a
parking restriction on Valley Way between Drummond Road and Bellevue be deferred and a
report brought back to Committee with detailed diagrams.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2007-01-22.
c) MW-2007-09 - Lease of City Owned Land for Parking Purpose 5401 Ferry Street
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Diodati and seconded by Alderman Thomson that
staff proceed to negotiate with M.S. & 1. Restaurant (Capri Restaurant) for the lease of City
owned property at 5401 Ferry Street for parking purposes.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2007-01-22.
d) MW-2007-10 - Integrated Municipal Services Negotiations
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Thomson and seconded by Alderman Diodati that
staff negotiate with Integrated Municipal Services for the fine grading of the proposed park on
Montrose Road.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2007-01-22.
Community Services Committee
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January 22,2007
e) CD-2007-04 - Request to pay legal fees related to Greater Niagara Transit
Commission
It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Sa1ci and seconded by Alderman Diodati that the City
not pay the legal fees submitted by Mr. Ungaro on behalf of Mr. Puttick related to Greater
Niagara Transit Commission.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Counci12007-01-22.
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Thomson and seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo
that a report be brought forward detailing the issues between Mr. Puttick and the Transit
Commission and a comparison study of Transits in other municipalities be conducted.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2007-01-22.
NEW BUSINESS
a) Alderman Thomson requested staff look into alternative material for advertising on arena
boards after hearing from a concerned resident that a cracked plastic advertisement had a
jagged piece protruding.
b) The Director of Municipal Works advised Committee of the following costs to clear the
broken tree branches and limbs throughout the City due to the recent ice storm.
City crews - $ 32,000 - $64,000
(City crews & contractors over a one to two month period)
Region - $ 20,000
(will not collected limbs only branches bundled under the Region's current guidelines)
Homeowners direct to landfill - $ 0 (cut up firewood size and taken to landfills)
Committee advise this issue would be discussed at the next Committee meeting in
February 2007.
c) Alderman Fisher advised staff that two trees are dangerously leaning by the boat launch
in Chippawa. The Director of Municipal Works advised Committee that staff would
investigate and take action if necessary.
ADJOURNMENT
It was ORDERED on the motion of Alderman Kerrio that the regular meeting of the Community
Services Committee be adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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CAO-2007 -01
Chief Administrative Officer
City Hall
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.niagarafalls.ca
(905) 356-7521 Ext. 5100
Fax: (905) 374-3557
jmacdonald@niagarafalls.ca
Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: CAO..2007 -01
Consultant's Recommendations regarding the Future of Niagara Transit &
Organizational Review Update
RECOMMENDA TION:
For the information of Council.
BACKGROUND:
As Council is aware, the City has hired Mercer Delta Organizational Consulting to conduct
an Organizational Review of the current structure of the various operating divisions within
the City of Niagara Falls.
As part of this review, City Council asked the consultant to consider whether continued
operation of Niagara Transit through the Commission, or dissolution of the Commission
and the provision of transit services as a division within the City structure, would best serve
the City's mass transportation needs.
The consultant's recommendations regarding the future of Niagara Transit have been dealt
with separately from the remainder of the Organizational Review for the City. Ian Smith,
of Mercer Delta Organizational Consulting, will be in attendance to present his
recommendations regarding transit.
The Organizational Review for the City will be the subject of a Council Workshop on
Monday, February 12, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. Draft recommendations and
findings will be presented by consultant Ian Smith. At an In-Camera session of Committee
of the Whole on Monday, February 19, 2007, it is intended that CAO John MacDonald will
discuss with Council how the preferred organizational design will be implemented. The
report and implementation plan will be finalized and presented in early March.
~r Respectfully submitted:
d, Chief Administrative Officer
'February 5, 2007
CA 0-2007 -02
Chief Administrative Officer
City Hall
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.niagarafalls.ca
(905) 356-7521 Ext. 5100
Fax: (905) 374-3557
jmacdonald@niagarafalls.ca
Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: CAO..2007 -02
Niagara Transit.. Assessment of Current Operations by City Staff
RECOMMENDATION:
For the consideration of Council.
BACKGROUND:
As Council is aware, the City has hired Mercer Delta Organizational Consulting to conduct
an Organizational Review of the current structure of the various operating divisions within
the City of Niagara Falls. As part of this review, City Council asked our consultant to
consider the following options:
a) continue to operate Niagara Transit through the Commission, or
b) dissolve the Commission and provide transit services as a division within the City
structure.
The consultant's recommendations regarding the future of Niagara Transit will be
presented to Council at tonight's meeting.
Subsequent to the commencement of this review, Niagara Transit's General Manager
resigned. As a result, the Chairman of the Commission requested that City staff, through
the Chief Administrative Officer, provide assistance on an interim basis, until a final
decision is made on the status of the Commission and a new manager hired.
As a result, several Senior Staff has provided management assistance and coordination
for Niagara Transit on a day to day basis. This has also provided staff with the opportunity
to take an active role in assessing the current operations.
February 5, 2007
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CAO-2007 -02
Staff Findings:
Finance staff reviewed the current bookkeeping processes including, but not limited to,
accounts receivable, accounts payable and budgets. It is staff's intent to work with Transit
staff to prepare a "draft" 2007 budget for the consideration of Council. In addition, the
Director of Finance has identified several areas of concern which warrant additional
attention going forward. These include:
· there are multiple programs and protocols, including the manual handling of
accounting records, used to generate the information that ultimately appears on the
financial system. The process is inefficient, creates multiple opportunities for error,
and provides no central records keeping system.
· computer software and hardware, are dated and need replacement. For example,
the General Ledger system is antiquated and unstable.
· there is no policy regarding the use of credit cards.
It should be noted that no evidence of misappropriation regarding the Transit budget was
discovered.
Municipal Works staff has been working with the current Transit managers and supervisors
as a team to handle ongoing management and operations by providing assistance on a
daily basis. They have identified the following significant infrastructure planning and staffing
issues:
· the fare collection system is outdated (1989), and requires replacement. (The
typical lifespan of such equipment is 10 to 12 years). Fare box replacement will cost
close to $1 million .
· the maintenance area of the building is in need of extensive repairs, yet there does
not seem to be any plan to address the issue.
· the telephone and alarm systems are outdated
· managers are not empowered, nor are they held accountable for their own
operations.
· there is a lack of teamwork, and information essential to the staff carrying out their
roles has not been disclosed.
· there is insufficient supervisory staff to cover all shifts
· training for career and professional development has been discouraged with only
required training being permitted. There is no succession plan in place.
The current Union contract with the Amalgamated Transit Union (A TU) expired on
December 31, 2006. Human Resources is working with Niagara Transit staff to prepare
a submission to the Union, and is involved in the negotiation process that commenced this
month.
Several meetings have taken place with Transit Managers and Supervisors in order to
better understand the day to day challenges of the Transit operations. A member of the
Finance Division has been assigned to work at the Transit Office half days, Monday to
Friday. Weekly meetings coordinated by the Manager of Traffic & Parking are held with
Managers and Directors. Discussions and meetings have also been held with the Union
Executive to clarify the intent of the organizational review, the role of City staff, and plans
for negotiations.
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Conclusion:
Regardless of Council's decision on whether Niagara Transit will continue to be operated
through the Commission, or the Commission dissolved and transit services provided as
a division within the City structure, a number of changes need to be made operationally.
Niagara Transit needs support in the areas of human resources, finance, purchasing,
information technology and planning for the future.
Transit staff has been extremely cooperative in all meetings, expressing enthusiasm and
commitment to their jobs, and are receptive to positive changes and challenges resulting
from the organizational review.
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Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2007 -06
Puttick Freedom of Information Request
of Niagara Transit
RECOMMENDATION:
For the information of Committee.
BACKGROUND:
On January 22, 2007 the Community Services Committee requested further information
concerning the Freedom of Information request submitted by Mr. Norm Puttick (see copy
of letter attached). Staff has obtained the response to the F.O.I. request and attached to
the report are the following:
· Niagara Transit letter of September 22, 2005 (not sent to Mr. Puttick)
· detail of marketing and trade show expenses for the years 2003, 2004, and 2005
· statement of Commission Honoraria and Expenses for the years 2003, 2004 and
the period January 1 to July 31,2005
· policy statement for business trip expenses
· policy statement for remuneration for Commissioners
· Niagara Transit letter of August 25, 2005 to Mr. Puttick
The information outlined above appears to answer the inquiries of Mr. Puttick's original
Freedom of Information Request. Other supporting documentation, such as receipts, have
not been reproduced but are available should the Committee desire.
Committee is reminded that Mr. Puttick did not receive the information requested because
he did not submit the $5 filing fee required. In fact, under the Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Transit did not have to engage in any search for
records until Mr. Puttick submitted his $5. Nonetheless, Transit staff did undertake the
search of records and indicated, as per the regulations of the Act, that the cost for the
search and reproduction of records was $270, which was also never paid. In light of this
report, the information requested in 2005 is being provided free of charge.
Working Together to Serve Our Community
February 5, 2007
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Staff is continuing to investigate other related issues, including details on outstanding
accounts receivables and a comparison study of operating expenses between Niagara
Transit and transits in other municipalities.
Recommended by:
K. E. Burden, Treasurer
Respectfully submitted:
t~ John Mac onal
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BUSINESS TRIP EXPENSES
Commission members will be given a daily rate of $175.00 for
expenses incurred while away on Commission-related business, i.e.
a.ttending conventions, conferenoes, eta. The daily rate is
intended to cover food, lodgings, hospitality and incidentals such
as taxi fares.
Prior to departure, an estimated advance towards actual expenses
(which includes per diem and daily rates) will be made to
Commission members, based on length of stay.
Travel arrangements such as airfares, hotel rooms, etc., are
handled by staff on the Conunission' s behalf. In most cases,
airfares are paid for by the company while accommodation
settlements are to be taken out of the daily allocation ($175.00)
provided Commission members. The mileage rate equivalent to that
.available to the City employees for the use of private vehicles is
available, and is intended for transportation to and from the
airport or to local conventions, etc.
NOTE: The provisions set out in the foregoing paragraphs apply to
staff members assigned to accompany Commission members on business
trips.
The above-noted rates are reviewed annually by the Commission
and adjusted accordingly. (This should be done prior to the
submission of the annual budget to Council in late November or
early December)'.
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RCMUNERATION FOR COMMISSIONERS
1. Commission members receive an honorarium of $1,800. per year,
(1991) divide~ equally into twelve payments, coinciding with
the monthly open meetings.
2. The Chainnan of the Commission receives a slightly higher rate
of remuneration ($2,200.), reflecting the increase in
responsibilities of this position.
3. While on Commission business, other than regular monthly
meetings, Commission members will receive a.per diem rate of
$70.00* for the duration of the time involved on Commission
business.
*HOfE: The per diem rate for a special meeting will only
apply if the meeting carries on for continuous
hours.
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Mr. Terry Ubrock, General Manager
Niagara Transit
4320 Bridge St.
Niagara Falls Ontario. L2E2R7
Attention: Mr. Terry Librock
Re: Request under FREEDOM OF INFORMA TION
I would like the following information under the Freedom of Information Act
N For the years 2003 --2004 and up to the end of July 2005 total per dIem remuneration for all
commission members for meetings attended in local office. This shown for each member separately.
B/ For years 2003 -..2004---and up to end July 2005 conferences or seminars attended by EACH
commission member SHOWING where the conference was held. the total expense for each member
BUT please show any per diem separately, if paid while away on conference (particularly the
conference in 2005 In Las Vegas).
There is $900.00 paId for each person over and above "expenses" --what is this please?
CI A copy of a letter submitted by a board member outlining the non-productive benefit to the
Commission in attending USA conferences. I believe this was 2002 or 2003 and was received and
filed. (If you have difficulty on this 'perhaps you can call the exwboard member who submitted the
letter. I have his name. Please advise if you require further information on this matter.)
01 For 2003---2004 and up to end of July 2005 the total cost for after commission meeting dinners billed
to commission and where such dinners ware held, If this is commission members regular expenses
please indicate same information.
J enclose the required $5.00 fee.
This has been hand delivered and I require a receipt as I understand you have 30 days to respond.
Thank-you
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3820 St. Peter Ave
Niagara Falls L2 J 2 N 6
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September 22, 2005
Mr. Norman Puttick
3820 St. Peter Avenue
Niagara Falls. Ontario
L2J 2N6
Dear Mr. Puttick:
Re: Reauest - Freedom of Information Act
Further to your request for information under the Freedom of
Information Act, outlined in an undated letter received on August 22. 2005.
Item A
For the year's 2003 to July 2005 there was no per diem remuneration
for Commission members for attending meetings.
Item B
For the year's 2003 to July 2005 there were no expenses for
conferences or seminars attended by Transit commission members.
However, there were marketing and trade show expenses
(attachment 1).
Item C
For the years, 2002 to 2003 we can find no record of a letter
submitted by a board member as outlined in your request.
Item 0
For the year's 2003 to July 2005 a report outlining the Commission's
honoraria and expenses (attachment 2)
Yours truly,
T.D. Librock
General Manager
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American Bus Association - 2003
Indianapolis IN - Budget $8.000
Registration
$ 1 ,512.00
Lou Stranaes
Travel
Expenses
Per Diem
$ 314.00
1,812.00
900.00
Sub - Total
Ted Sale;
Flight
Expenses
Per Diem
$ 3,026.00
$ - 314.00
1,812.00
900.00
Sub - Totar
$ 3,026.00
Total - Canadian Funds
$ 7,564.00
Pennsylvania Bus Association - 2003 .
McHenry MD - Budget $5,000
Registration
$
468.00
Lou Stranges
Travel
Expenses
Per Diem
$ 630.50
1,334.50
750,00
Sub - Total
$ 2,715.00
$ 3,183.00
Total - Canadian Funds
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United Motorcoach Marketplace · 2003
Orrando FL - Budget $8,000
Booth Expense (Includes Registration) $ 3,650.00
Ted Salci
Airfare $ 470.00
Expenses 1,352.00
Per Diem 750.00
Sub-Total $ 2,572.00
Ron Planche
Airfare $ 540.00
Expenses 1,352.00
Per Diem 750.00
Sub-Total $ 2,642.00
Jim Diodati
Ai rfa re $ 465.00
Expenses 1,352.00
Per Diem 750.00
Sub-Total $ 2,567.00
Total · Canadian Funds
$ 11,431.00
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United Motorcoach Marketplace - 2004
Atlanta GA - Budget $8,000
Booth Expense (Includes Registration)
Bart Maves
Airfare
Expenses
Per Diem
$ 3,125.84
$ 322.00
1,133.58
750.00
Sub-Total
$ 2,205.58
Dan Carter
Airfare
Expenses
Per Diem
$ 322.00
1 , 133.58
750.00
Sub-Total
$ 2,205.58
$ 7,537.00
Total - Canadian Funds
American Bus Association - 2004
New York City NY - Budget $8,000
Registration
$
675.00
Lou Stranaes
Train
Expenses
Per Diem
$ 172.00
2,160.00
1,200.00
Sub - Total
$ 3,532.00
$ 4,207.00
Total - Canadian Funds
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United Motorcoach Marketplace · 2005
Las Vegas, NV - Budget $10,000
Booth Expense (Includes Registration) $ 2,831.25
Lou Stranaes
Airfare $ 988.47
Expenses 1,438.94
Per Diem 900.00
Sub-Total $ 3,327.41
Ted Salci
Airfare $ 616.40
Expenses 1,393.83
Per Diem 900.00
Sub-Total $ 2,910.23
Total - Canadian Funds $ 9,068.89
American Bus Association - 2005
Chicago IL - Budget $10,000
Registration
$
776.75
Bart Maves
Airfare
Expenses
Per Diem
$ 458.40
1,785.00
1,050.00
Sub - Total
$ 3,293.40
$ 4,070.15
Total - Canadian Funds
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Commission Honoraria and Expense
January 1 ~O July 31, 2005
Honoraria Expense Total
Bart Maves (Chairman) $ 1,281.00 $ 88.64 $ 1,369.64
Tony Oi Giacomo 1,050.00 17.32 1,067.32
Dan Carter 1,050.00 17.32 1,067.32
Lou Stranges 1,050.00 17.32 1,067.32
Ted Salei (Mayor) 1.050.00 .. 1,050.00
Total $ 5,481,00 $ 140.60 $ 5,621.60
2004
Honoraria Expense Total
Bart Maves (Chairman) $ 2,200.00 $ 365.57 $ 2,565.57
Tony 01 Giacomo 1,800.00 237.25 2,037.25
Dan Carter 1,800.00 166.94 1,966.94
Lou Stranges 1.800.00 174.71 1,974.71
Tad Sa lei (Mayor) 1,800.00 41.56 1,841.56
Total $ 9J400~OO $ 986.03 $ 10,386.03
2003
Honoraria Expense Total
Ted Salci (Chairman) $ 2,200.00 $ 171.92 $ 2,371.92
Jim Diodati 1,800.00 67.06 1,867.06
Ron Planche 1,800.00 .. 1,800.00
Lou Stranges 1,800.00 135.61 1,935.61
Wayne Thomson (Mayor) 1,650.00 33.41 1,683.41
Total $ 9,250.00 $ 408.00 $ 9,658.00
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August 25, 2005
Mr. Norman Puttick
3820 S1. Peter Avenue
Niagara Falls, Ontario
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Dear Mr. Puttick:
Re: Request - Freedom of Information Act
Further to my email of August 23, 2005 (see attached) the application
fee of $5.00 was not included in your envelope. I require this fee to start the
process. In addition. it will take approximately 9 hours to search and prepare the
infonnationas requested, therefore, the cost will be $270.00 ($30.00 per hour as
outlined in the Freedom of Infonnation Act) and must be paid prior to completing the
process. The 30 days to complete the request will commence when your
registration fee is paid. '
Yours truly,
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General Manager
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Request for Information Un,der the
Freedom of Informa:tion Act
1. The General Manager of Niagara Transit is the official Freedom of
I nformation officer.
2. The attached request form must be completed and submitted with '
a $5.00 application fee.
3. The Freedom of Information officer will determine the approximate
time to search and prepare information as requested. A charge of
$7.50 per 15 minutes and a charge of 20-cents per photocopy (per
the Freedom of Information Act)
4. The Freedom of Information officer win contact the applicant with
the costs for search and preparation of the material. Charges
must be paid before proceeding with the request.
5. The Freedom of Information office will ensure that the request is
completed with 30 days if fees are paid by the applicant.
6. AU requests will be forwarded to the Commission for information
purposes.
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Request FOdrm
Please Note: A $5.00 a .Jication fee is re uired for aU re uests.
Re~uest for: Name of Institution request made to:
' Access to General Records
· Access to Own Personal Information
, Correction to Own Personal Information
If request is for access to, or correction of, own personal infonnation records:
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885-2007 -01
February 5, 2007
Councillor Carolyn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: BBS-2007 -01
Renaissance Fallsview Hotel-6455 Fallsview Blvd.
Sign By-law Variance
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council deny the variance request.
BACKGROUND:
The property owners are requesting that Council permit two (2) over-sized directional signs
and one ground sign. The two directional signs are irregular in shape and equal
approximately 40 square feet each. Staff feels that these signs are obtrusive and are not
in keeping with the general intent of the Sign By-law. The proposed signs are actually of
such a size that they are considered ground signs. The maximum size allowed for a
directional sign is 10 sq. ft. and because they generally carry no advertising they are not
included as part of the maximum allowable number of signs and no permits are required.
Standard directional signs carry information such as "entrance", "exit", "parking", "front
door" along with arrows showing the way.
The proposed ground sign meets the requirements of the by-law, however, if Council were
to permit the two proposed directional signs, this would put the sign count over the
maximum allowable number of signs for the property.
Planning staff has reviewed the application and would recommend that the applicant
reduce the area of the proposed signs to that permitted by the by-law. Directional signs
should be of a size that provide necessary information to motorists but are not obtrusive,
cause possible sightline obstructions and convey no advertising. The size of the signs are
more in keeping with advertising, not directional signage, and as such, should be reduced
in area.
proposed directional signs, the owners still! have the option
Community Services Department
Building & By-law Service
February 5, 2007
-2-
885-2007 -01 .
If Council does not permit the proposed directional signs, the owners still have the option
of installing smaller directional signs and i. a permit for the proposed ground sign.
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February 5, 2007
MW-2007-11
Niagarapf!ll!J~
Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-2007-11
Corwin Avenue
Traffic Operations Review
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1) A parking restriction be implemented on the west side of Corwin Avenue
between Lundy's Lane and a point 75 metres south of Lundy's Lane;
2) A heavy vehicle restriction be implemented on Corwin Avenue between Lundy's
Lane and Stokes Street;
3) A heavy vehicle restriction be implemented on Stokes Street between Corwin
Crescent and the eastern limit of Stokes Street; and,
4) A "no right turn" restriction be implemented facing outbound motorists at the
future commercial development via Corwin Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
A site plan application (SPC-12/2006) was recently approved for a commercial
development on the southwest corner of Lundy's Lane and Corwin Avenue.
Construction of the site began in November 2006. During the site plan process, the
public had the opportunity to comment on this application.
In order for deliveries to be made to the site, an access was permitted via Corwin
Avenue. A condition of site plan approval was to implement various parking and traffic
controls on Corwin Avenue to prevent operational problems from developing on Corwin
Avenue, including methods to minimize the occurrences of cut-through traffic from
utilizing the abutting subdivision.
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
Working Together to Serve Our Community
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The three regulatory signing conditions include:
1. the installation of "no parking" signs alongside the development on the
west side of Corwin Avenue. The site will contain an adequate supply of
parking spaces in accordance with the City by-law. Secondly, the
absence of parked vehicles on the west side will ensure truck drivers have
safe and unimpeded access to the site;
2. the posting of a "no heavy vehicle" restriction on Corwin Avenue. The
restriction will prohibit heavy vehicle operators from using the residential
streets to arrive or depart from the site. However, drivers to this retail
outlet will be permitted to use the short section of Corwin Avenue from
Lundy's Lane to the access to enter the site; and,
3. the installation of an outbound "no right turn" restriction at the future
Corwin Avenue driveway. All site traffic will be required to exit via Lundy's
Lane. This sign will be posted prior to the opening of the commercial
establishment.
The developer has been informed of Staff's intention to implement the above controls
during the site plan application stage. These measures have been recommended by
staff, as a condition of site plan approval, as a proactive step, in order to minimize the
traffic impacts on the adjacent residential neighbourhood.
Recommended by:
ng., Director of Municipal Works
Respectfully submitted:r
'fOr John MacDon
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K. Dren I J. Grubich
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February 5, 2007
MW-2007-15
Niagarapgll!J~
Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-2007-15
Tree Branch Collection
RECOMMENDATION:
That this report be received for the consideration of Committee.
BACKGROUND:
On Monday, January 15, 2007 the City experienced a mixture of rain and freezing rain.
This mixture of precipitation resulted in ice forming on trees which in turn caused
numerous power outages throughout the City in those areas with large mature trees as
they began to loose branches, large limbs in some cases entire trees toppled over.
As a result City staff has identified at least a dozen trees that require complete removal
and numerous others that require trimming as they present an immediate hazard. To
assist with this work the City is employing a contractor with an aerial truck and crew to
deal with this matter. The City also called in staff on layoffs to do emergency pickup of
branches in those areas where the roads and sidewalks were blocked from the fallen
branches. This process was inefficient as the branches quickly filled the trucks thus
requiring frequent trips to the Service Centre where the branches are to be chipped.
The City has received numerous calls from residents asking what can be done with
their branches and if the City will be carrying out a special pickup. The current level of
service as provided by the Regional Municipality of Niagara is once a month pickup of
branches beginning in April and ending in November. The branches must be tied into
bundles that weigh no more than 22.7 kilograms (50 Ibs.) and have a maximum size of
one meter (3 ft) in length and 0.5 meters (1.5 ft)in diameter. The individual branches
inside the bundle must not exceed 7 em (3 in.) In diameter. In addition the branches
can be disposed at the Residential Waste Drop Off Facility at the Walker Landfill free of
charge.
The City did approach the Region with respect to carrying out a special pickup for the
branches. The above size and weight limits would apply to this pickup service. The
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cost provided by the contractor to the Region is in the order of $20,000. If this option
was chosen, ads would have to be placed in the local papers informing the residents
when the special collection would take place and indicating that if they missed this
special collection they would have to wait until April this year or haul the branches
themselves to the Residential Waste Drop Off Facility.
The second option that staff looked at was the retention of Tree Contractors that would
provide staffing, trucks, chippers and chainsaws. The estimated cost per week for a
crew is just over $4,000. This option would then allow the residents to simply place the
branches at the side of the road for pickup. Note in a number of areas of the City
residents have already placed branches unbundled at the side of the road with the
expectation that the City would pick them up.
As this option is more labour intensive and time consuming and not knowing the extent
of damage on private property City staff has determined that at a minium two crews for
four weeks would be required which would result in a cost of over $32,000. This cost
could be higher depending on the amount of branches put out for collection.
City staff has some concerns with providing this service based on past experience. In
the early 90's when this service was provide in an effort to promote recycling there was
considerable abuse of the service being offered. Tree contractors were carrying out
work on private property and were simply piling up branches onto the side of the road
for the City to collect. It is anticipated that if this service is offered that the same
problems will arise.
In order to ensure that we do not prolong the branch collection hence the costs, the City
would have to limit the service to one collection throughout the city. There would be no
call back if the resident missed the pickup.
Staff has also expressed concern over foreign materials in the piles such as brush and
potentially wire being in bedded in the wood. This material has a potential to damage
the machine and posses a health and safety risk to the workers.
In summary the options available are;
· waiting until the startup of the branch collection service by the Region in April,
· resident self hauling the branches to the Residential Waste Drop Off Facility at
the Walker Landfill at no charge,
· instituting a special branch pickup through the Regional contractor at an
estimated cost of $20,000,
· the City retaining a tree contractor to pickup the branches at the estimated
minium cost of approximately $32,000.
Funding for this additional service will have to be provided for in the 2007 budget.
Committee's direction on this matter would be
Recommended by: C ~
Ed Dujlovic, P.E
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Respectfully submitted:
(tlf John