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2007/06/25 SEVENTH MEETING Monday, June 25, 2007 4:00 p.m. City Hall, Committee Room #2A & B 1) Approval of the May 14, 2007 Community Services Minutes. 2) REPORTS: STAFF CONTACT: a) MW-2007-76 Police Request Road Closure Karl Dren b) MW-2007-68 Amendment to By-law 89-2000 Large Vehicles -Overnight and Boulevard Karl Dren c) MW-2007-64 Kalar Road Pumping Station Decommissioning of Temporary Relief Pump Geoff Holman d) MW-2007-70 Weeping Tile Disconnection Policy and Implementation Program Geoff Holman e) MW-2007-71 Municipal Boulevard Maintenance Policy -Hydro One Corridor Geoff Holman f7 MW-2007-63 Biggar Road between Montrose Road and Western Limit Speed Limit Review Karl Dren g) MW-2007-77 Niagara College Bus Service Contract -Fall 2007 Karl Dren h) MW-2007-61 Hiring of a Supervisor of Traffic & Parking Field Services Karl Dren i) R-2007-10. Recreation Property & Building End Use Denyse Morrissey 3) NEW BUSINESS: 4) ADJOURNMENT: a) Resolution to go into Closed Meeting. i MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, May 14, 2007, City Hall, Room 2 at 5:00 p.m. PRESENT: Chair-Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Mayor Ted Salci, CouncillorJim Diodati, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Councillor Bart Maves, Councillor Vince Kerrio, Councillor Wayne Thomson, Councillor Janice Wing, Councillor Shirley Fisher. STAFF: John MacDonald, Ed Dujlovic, Ken Beaman, Lee Smith, Denyse Morrissey, Dean lorfida, Serge Felicetti, Todd Harrison, Marianne Tikky-Secretary GUESTS: Bernard Nehring, Lt. Colonel Order of St. Lazarus PRESS: Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review, Rob Lapensee, Niagara This Week MINUTES It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci, seconded by Councillor Thomson, that the April 30, 2007 minutes be approved as amended. Mr. Cliff Ballinger resides at 5690 Bossert Road not Mechanic Street as noted in the minutes. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2007-05-14. REPORTS a) MW-2007-40 -Pin Oak Drive Parking Control Review It was ORDER on the motion of Councillor Thomson and seconded by Councillor Wing that a "no parking" restriction be installed on the east side of Pin Oak Drive between a point 310 metres south of McLeod Road. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2007-05-14. It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wing and seconded by Mayor Salci that staff prepare a report regarding escalated parking fines for commercial vehicles. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2007-05-14. It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson and seconded by Councillor Wing that staff prepare a report on tractor trailers parking on Pin Oak Drive. Motion: Carried ~ Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2007-05-14. Community Services Committee - 2 - May 14, 2007 J b) MW-2007-46 -Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci and seconded by Councilor Diodati that the request for free Charter Service from Niagara Transit be approved. Motion: Carried Conflict: Councillor Thomson Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2007-05-14. It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wing and seconded by Councillor Kerrio that a report be prepared on a policy for providing free transit for conferences to the City. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2007-05-14. c) BBS-2007-06 - 5125 Montrose Road, Shoppers Drug Mart -Sign Variance It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wing and seconded by Councillor Maves that the sign variance be approved provided that the north facade signs are not illuminated. Motion: Carried- Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2007-05-14. NEW BUSINESS a) It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci and seconded by Councillor Wing that staff prepare a report on requiring low flush toilets for retro fits. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2007-05-14. b) It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wing and seconded by Councillor Thomson that staff prepare a report on the Part Source store at the corner of Lundy's Lane and Corwin Avenue in response to concerns of the residents. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2007-05-14. ADJOURNMENT It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kerrio seconded by Councillor Thomson that the regular meeting of the Community Services Committee be adjourned at 6:22 p. m. Motion: Carried June 25, 2007 MW-2007-76 Revised Niagara~alls cnxnnn Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: MW-2007-76 Revised Police Request Road Closure -Centre Street -July 1, 2007 weekend RECOMMENDATION: That the following report be received for the information of Council. BACKGROUND: This year, the July 1, 2007 weekend will again coincide with the July 4, 2007 holiday weekend in the United States. Traffic congestion in the tourist core in previous years has been extreme, with up tothree-four hour delays in traffic movement on Clifton Hill. Niagara Regional Police in being proactive are identifying that the closure of Centre Street will . assist by eliminating traffic turning movement, and increase traffic flow. Traffic, at Police discretion, on Victoria Avenue will be restricted to north and south bound movement, with the exception of north bound traffic turning east on to Clifton Hill in the dedicated right hand turning lane. Municipal crews will provide barricades to be used at Police discretion at any time from Friday June 29, 2007 in late afternoon until Tuesday July 3, 2007. Police will detour traffic back to Walnut and Ellen Avenues as needed. Staffwill advise all emergency services and transit. Copies of the original report have been distributed to the local Business Improvement Areas for their information. Police and City staff met with the local BIA on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 and received valuable input from the local businesses. At this time, a revision to the complete closure of Centre Street was agreed upon, and Police will close at their discretion. Both the BIA's and the Police have been invited to attend tonight's meeting. ~'4 .~~F.., Community Services Department Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works a; • i • •1 June 25, 2007 - 2 - MW-2007-76 Revised Recommended by: Karl Dren, Directo of Transportation Services Approved by: (~,r Ed D ' ovic, Exe utive D~ for of Community Services Respectfully submitted:" John MacDon d, Chief Administrative Officer S. 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' 5w $ ~ ~ ~ a . `a r.-+ .x rP .2w ,!M1`, a ~ i.:,.. ter.. .r- b ,4 ~.G: \9 ~ J `~f I °'~~_y a a ~ LV '~:~J L~~ IF?~ y ~•J _ _ June 25, 2fl07 ir1YV-2fl07-S8 Ni~t~rir~~alls - CANADA - Councillor Carolynn Ioannoni, Chair .and Members of the Community Services Committee City of iViagara Falls, ®ntario ~ilembers; Re: ~1W-2007-88 Amendment to By-laav 89-29flt3 #~eavy Vehicles -Overnight and 13ou1evard Parking RECOMMENDATION: 1) That section 205.01 of By-law 89-20fl0 of the Traffic & 1'ar~king by-law, be amended to include the following: 205.01.12 If it is a heavy vehicle and is parked befi~veen the hours of 2:00 a.m. and S:OO a.m. unless permitted by sign.. .205.01.13 If it is a heavy vehicle and 1s parked on a b©ul~vard. and, 2. That staff apply to the Ministry of the Attarney General's Office for approved short form wording. and a set fine of $80.00 to reflect this amendment... BAGi{GRQU~ID; At Council's flay 28, 2007 meeting it was ~-ecomrrsended that staff investigate the possibility of increasing parking fines for heavy vehicles in all areas of the City to .discourage the overnight parking of heavy vehicles on municipal streets, .Current fines for parking overnight on city streets or on a boulevard are at $20.00. It has been noted that many of these vehicles ignore the existing tickets issued, and continue to parkin areas at times prohibited, thereby causing unnecessary damage to the roadway, shoulders and boulevards, and lirriiting motorists visibility. In an effork to discourage the parking of heavy vehicles, it has been suggested that the fines for these violations be i used. Discussions with the Ministry of the Attorney General's office indica#e tit '°~riouid not be adverse to a fine in the $80.00 range, #o Community Services Department Transportation Services tYarking Together t© Serve Our Community ~.F q.~~t June 25, 200T -2- MW-2007-68 act as a deterrentto these vehicles that may cause undue damage to roadways, shoulders, boulevards, and restricf visibility. Further discussions with the Minisfry of the Attorney General's {)ffice indicate tha# escala#ing fines are not permitted for this type of offence. Staff are suggesting that the increased fine be applied to the "heavy vehscle" category. By-law 89-2000 defines heavy vehicles as having a registered gross weight of 4500 legs. or over. The amendmenf to the by-law is in noway intended to discourage heavy vehicles fram operating their daily business,. and heavy vehicles when parked legally will not be targeted. Heavy vehicles will sti11 be permitted in residential areas as long as they are being used to make a delivery or provide a service. School buses-will still be able to be permitted in .residential areas between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Mondays to Fridays. As per Council request, staff will be bringing a report to Council regarding the parking restriction for heavy vehicles on Pin Oak Drive and Canadian Drive in the near future. Recommended by: !{art Dren, Director of Transportation Services. Approved by: Ed Dujlovic, xecutive Director of Community Services -~--t respectfully submitted: John MacDonald; Chief Administrative Officer Sue vVheeler S.1TPS1TP6 L00 AdminislrationlTPS tOfi Reports12007 Community Services106 Jun 25\NIW-200768 Amendment to 6y-law 89-2000 heavy vehicles.wpd Working Together to Serve Our Community ~{t,ne is, soon nnw-ZOOS-sa I~i~~~~~~~alls cnvavt~ Councillor Carolynn loannoni and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members:.. Re: MW-2007-64 Kalar Road Pumping S#a#ion Decommissioning of Temporary Relief Pump RECOMMENDATION: That the temporary pump, fencing and related overflow piping be permanently removed from the Kalar Road Pumping Station Site and that the property be restored to the originaf condi#ion. BACKGROUND: In response to the basemen# flooding that resulted from the after math of Hurricane Katrina in August of 2005 in the vicinity of the Kalar Road. Pumping Station, .City Council directed staff to acquire and install an additional pump that would provide relief to-the system. in such an event. The backgrow.snd information is summarized in two reports, MW-2005-112 and MW-2005-118 which are at#ached for reference. Staff acquired an 8"diameter pump and made arrangements to install temporary piping that would permit the pump to discharge the flow firon^, the sanitary se~r~er into an existing storm sewer which outlets into Shriner's Creek during extreme wet weather storm events. The pump and related piping as shown in the attached photograph were made fully operational during the SpringlSummer/Fa1! 2006 and were decommissioned in Oc#ober for the Winter. The pump was never actively. called into service during this period. Staff has deferred there-installation in the Spring of 2007 pending the resolution of a number of issues THE ISSUES: Municipal Works staff with the help of the firm CH2M HiII Consulting Engineers have been studying the Kalar Road Pump Station Sewershed to determine the causes of basement flooding and to develop solutions that will. mitigate damage to private property and reduce the discharge of se e into the natural environment. The study recommendations which we - ~diacted in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assess elines will be presented to City Council mare_._..__.___.__.___...______.________ comprehensively i ate report. Working Together to Serve four Commaenity ~ .~.CotYtmunit , The matter of the temporary pump is being addressed as a separate report so that staff can respond quickly if directed to do so. ' a) Aesthetics and Operations Issues: Homeowners living immediately to the north have expressed concerns regarding the appearance and potential nuisance issues caused by temporary pump and have voiced their concerns through the public process of the Environmental Assessment (EA) that they were not sufficiently notified and consulted prior to the original installation. Staff has attempted to address these concerns by redesigning the pump location and yard piping so that it would be less intrusive and the noise from the pump could be somewhat mitigated. Despite the fact that the pump was always intended to be a temporary measure the residents are justifiably frustrated that the fencing and yard piping are still in place. b) Basement Flooding Risks in the Kolar Road Sewershed While the Municipal Class EA has identified a number of recommendations that will address the basement flooding issue the residents living in the Lexington Court area are concerned that these recommendations will take time to implement (budgets, approvals, tendering etc.} and that the removal of the temporary pump might place them at additional risk in the event of a storm event of any intensity or duration. Some homeowners are unable to get insurance based on the number of previous claims and are also frustrated with the time it has taken to work through the complex balancing of issues. c) Discharges into the Natural Environment The City's Sewer department staff is required to follow fairly strict protocol for measuring and monitoring the quantity of flow that is discharged into a receiving stream of storm sewer system during emergency relief pumping activities. While the temporary pump and piping at the Kolar Road Pumping Station have never been used, the Ministry of the Environment has been working actively with the consultant and City staff to develop a more permanent solution that would eliminate these "overflow" situations. Residents living downstream have also voiced their concerns regarding the discharge of any sewage into the natural environment and have strongly encouraged the City staff to resolve the matter by implementing an aggressive weeping the disconnection program. d) Temporary Pump Redundancy Throughout the course of the Kolar Road Pumping Station Environmental Assessment staff have been modeling and analyzing flows monitoring data collected at key nodes within the sewer system. A series of wet weather events is needed to show us where the critical sections of the sewer system will surcharge during different storm events. The intensity of the storm and the duration of the event are important factors in the design and operation of the sewer system. The consultant was asked to examine the net effects of the temporary pump at its selected location and the results are provided in the attached Technical Memorandum. It concludes that while the temporary pump will provide a back up and a limited level of protection if one of the permanent pumps within the pumping station were to fail it is not effective in alleviating basement flooding during a wet weather event equivalent to a one in five year design storm. June 25, 2007 MW-2007-64 StAFF.COMMENTS ANl7 RECOMMENDATIONS: In short, the temporary pump cannot provide-the additional basemen# flooding protection that it was expected to provide. The Kalar Rd. Pumping Station Sanitary Service Area-Municipal. Class EA is nearing completion. with a final Public Information Centre planned for early in July. !twill .contain. specific recommendations for addressing basementflooding in the Lexington Court-area however no specific funding for these- works-were included in the 2007 Utility Budget, In the interest of time, staff are recommending that the praceeds from the resale of the temporary pump be used to fund the engineering and cons#ruction of the proposed. solo#ion for the Lexington Court area and that staff be directed to proceed with the ehgagement of a consulting engineering firm as soon as possible. Council concurrence with the staff recammendation is appreciated. Recommended by: -Geoff Hoi an, Director of Municipal Works Approved by: Ed Dujiovic, Exe tive Director of Community Services Respectfully submitted: John MacDonald, Chief Adminis#rative C3fficer S:IREPORTS12007 ReporkslMw-2007-64 - Kalar Road Temp.wpd Community Services Department MW-2005-112 ' Municipal Works Ed Dujlovic 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: edujlovi@city.niagarafalls.on.ca September 19, 2005 Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair and Members of the Corporate Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: MW-2005-112 -Flooding Event of August 31, 2005 RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received and filed for the information of Council. BACKGROUND: The City of Niagara Falls experienced a severe storm event as a result of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina onthe early morning of August 31, 2005. The respective measured rainfall amounts for that storm unti17:30 a.m. that morning are as follows: Measured Rainfall* Weather Statian (mm) Inches McLeod Road High Lift Pump Station Non functional Stanley Avenue Pollution Control Plant 120.75 4.75 Chippawa Water Treatment Plant 89.25 3.50 Kalar Road Pump Station 103.75 4.00 * Local rainfaCl amounts may have been higher City of Niagara Falls Pump crews were dispatched in the early morning hours of August 31, 2005 to provide relief to the sanitary sewers in the Kalar Road area and other areas experiencing difficulties due to the rainfall. Pump crews relived the sanitary sewer in the Lexington Court area Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works • Fire Services • Parks, Recreation & Culture • Business Development • Budding & By-Law Services September 19, 2005 - 2 - MW-2005-112 by pumping excess sanitary sewer flow to the local storm sewer. The rainfall amounts measured are the highest recorded maximum rainfalls for the three sites since their installation approximately ten years ago. This is of course little or no consolation to those affected by the rainfall event. A total of approximately 45 homes were flooded as a result of the August 31, 2005-storm. See attached figure 1.0 for the approximate location of the flooding. Approximately 150 homes were flooded as a result of the storm of the lesser storm of September 9, 2004 which measured 72.5 mm. Remedial efforts to date have clearly been effective however a more permanent and in system solution is required. A number of recommendations were offered in the report from the September 9, 2005-storm to alleviate the flooding in the Kalar Road area. They are as follows: 1) Reinstatement of the Residential Food Relief Program. Progress : To date approximately 120 of the 150 homes identified in the report as being flooded as a result of the September 9, 2004-storm has been retrofitted at a cost approaching $ 250,000. Of the homes retrofitted, one experienced a failure of the back water valve which resulted in a approximately 18 inches of flooding in their basement. Approximately five otherresidences experienced some form of clear water backup due to high ground water levels. Staffis investigating how to prevent this in the future. 2) T.V. Inspection of all sewers downstream of the Kalar Road Pump Station Progress: To date approximately 20% of the Kalar Road sanitary sewer system has been inspected. T.V. inspection efforts to date have been concentrated on pending capital works proj ects due to their time constraints with respect to construction. T.V. inspection in the Kalar Road area will resume when the maintenance and construction backlog of inspection clears. 3) Formulation of a draft emergency plan for relief of surcharged sewers. Progress: An emergency plan was completed two weeks after the previous storm event and adopted by operations Staff at City and Region facilities. The emergency plan was employed by staff on the morning of August 31, 2005. 4) Comprehensive inspection of possible sources of inflow and infiltration in the Kalar Road area. Progress: A cursory inspection has been completed by a seasonal student. Lack of staff resources has prevented the completion of a full scale inspection. 5) Analysis of Regional data sets from pump facilities. A review of several documents produced by the Region and City has revealed some anomalies with respect to the capacity of the Kalar Road Pump Station in view of the September 19, 2005 - 3 - MW-2005-112 recent redirection of the Taro North Pump Station sanitary flows. These data are currently being reviewed by staff at CH2MHILL the retained consulting engineer for this project. City Staff has had two meetings with Regional Staff on the issue of the pump station redirection and its impact upon the Kalar Road area. Please be aware that during peak dry weather conditions, the Kalar Road Pump Station operates at less than 40% of its available capacity. A total of five flow monitors have been collecting information for asix-month period in the Kalar Road area. This data will be fed into the City's sewer model to determine the best available method of mitigating the risk for future basement flooding. Flow data collected to date indicates that the Kalar Road System, although separated, experiences high levels of inflow and infiltration during extreme storm events. City and CH2MHILL Staff have identified several options for controlling the risk of flooding in the Kalar Road area. In general they are limited to the following: Construction of Storage Storage tanks reduce basement flooding by allowing for the storage of excess flows during a rainfall event. The storing of flows decreases the elevation to which the system fills when a pump station is at peak operating capacity but cannot adequately convey the flows being sent to it. There are several existing storage facilities throughout Niagara Falls designed for basement flooding reduction. Construction of storage is considered to be an expensive option at an average cost of between $ 500 to $1000 per cubic metre / 1000L. The cost for storage for this area could easily approach $ SM. CH2MHILL will provide the sizing and cost of the required storage in a future report. An absolute minimum of a year would be required to garner the necessary approvals, design and construct the storage facilities. Installation of an Overflow The installation of an overflow between either the Kalar Road Pump Station or the city owned sanitary sewers in the area and Shriner's Creek would allow for relief of the system in extreme events. City Engineering Staff is in the process of eliminating overflows to the environment and as such this option is not considered to be worthy of future consideration. The installation of an appropriately sized overflow would provide immediate relief to this area, however the approval process with the Ministry of the Environment would likely be lengthy and may not necessarily result in a favourable response given the sensitivity of Shriner's Creek to the discharge of untreated sewage. The installation of an appropriately monitored overflow would cost a minimum of $ 50,000. Increase in Pum~Station Capacity City and Regional Staff have discussed an increase in capacity to the Kalar Road Pump Station in several meetings. Increasing the size of this facility to allow for storm flows to be pumped thereby reducing the level of surcharge and basement flooding in the area is considered to be a valid but somewhat cost prohibitive option at this point in time. As mentioned above the Kalar Road Pump September 19, 2005 - 4 - MW-2005-112 Station operates at less than 40% of its capacity during peak dry weather conditions and was recently upgraded in the summer of 2000. Upgrading this station to handle aberrant rainfall events would be analogous to constructing four additional lanes to the Queen Elizabeth Way to accommodate Labour Day traffic. The excess capacity, which comes at considerable cost, is not used for the vast maj ority of the time. Operational difficulties including odour issues can occur when a pump facility is sized beyond a certain operational window. Source Control Source Control as its name suggests involves the removal of wet weather sources of inflow and infiltration at the source. In the Kalar Road area a large portion of the wet weather flows to the Pump Station are contributed by residential weeping file connections to the sanitary sewer. The practice of allowing weeping file connections to the sanitary system was discontinued via legislation introduced by City Council in 1989. A large percentage of the homes tributary to the Kalar Road Pump Station do have these connections. The Chippawa wastewater collection system also exhibits high storm flows and basement flooding during rainfall events due to weeping file connections. Weeping file disconnection costs approximately $ 2000 per home and has several distinct advantages over the other options discussed in this report. Disconnection of weeping file is economically advantageous over time as the water being removed from the sanitary sewer is no longer conveyed to the treatment plant. Full scale weeping file disconnection would provide development capacity within the system without the need for costly capital improvements. City Staff have been successful in implementing disconnection at those homes subject to flooding but lack the necessary resources and legislation to implement a program aimed at full scale removal of these sources. City Staff have contacted the City of North Tonawanda, NY to investigate a mandatory program that they or one of their neighbouring municipalities have implemented to force the disconnection of weeping file when a property changes ownership. The results of these discussions will be the subject of a future council report. City Engineering Staff will prepare a report in the coming weeks which will outline the preferred solution or combination of solutions for the mitigation of future basement flooding events in the Kalar Road area. Regional Staff have indicated that they are willing to contribute both logistically and fmancially to the preferred solution(s). September 19, 2005 - 5 - MW-2005-112 Council's concurrence with the recommendation is requested. Prepared by: Respectfully submitted: David Watt John MacDonald Manager of Infrastructure & Environment Chief Administrative Officer Approved by: Ed Dujlovic Director of Municipal Works Community Services Department MW-2005-718 Municipal Warks Ed Dujlovic 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalis.on.ca Tel.: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905)356-2354 E-mail: edujlovi@city.niagarafalls.on.ca October 17, 2005 Alderman Selina Volpatti and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: MW-2005-118 Basement Flooding (August 31, 2005) Follow-Up RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received and filed. BACKGROUND: City Staff as directed by Council at the Corporate Services Meeting of Monday, September i 9, 2005 has directed their efforts at the study of the mitigation or abatement of basement flooding in the Kalar Road Pump Station area. The actions of staff to date to address this issue are as follows. Relief Pumping and Purchase of Pumn City Staff has purchased an 8-inch Gorman Rupp pump to augment the relief pump efforts in the Kalar Road area. Sourcing this pump was problematic in that demand for pumps in the southern United States due to adverse weather events has outstripped the supply of portable pumps in North America as a whole. The pump purchased differs from those already owned by the City in that the pump can function unattended with the supplied control system. The new pump is capable of approximately 30 to 40% more throughput by virtue of its design and drive unit and will be situated semi permanently at the Kalar Road Pump Station to provide relief before widespread sewer surcharge levels occur. The pump is capable of approximately 2000 U.S.G.P.M. or 75001itres per minute. The cost of the new 8 inch pump is in the area of $70,000. City Staff is in negotiation with Regional Engineering Staff in hope of arriving at a cost sharing arrangement for this pump. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works • Fire Services • Parks, Recreation & Culture • Business Development • Building & 8y-Law Services October 17, 2005 - 2 - MW-2005-118 An additional six inch pump will also be located in the Lexington Court area to provide site specific relief. Both of the existing six inch pumps currently in the City's possession have been inspected by the pump manufacturer and are currently being serviced to ensure that they operate at peak capacity. Analyses of Storage Volumes and Costs Ch2Mhil1 Canada has completed the preliminary analysis of flow data collected by City Staff during the period from the September 9, 2004-storm to the present day. Their preliminary analysis indicates the required storage facilities required for basement flooding control of several levels of wet weather events. Wet weather storage as its name implies allows excess flows to be stored, thereby decreasing flood levels, until after the storm event for eventual release to the pump facility. The events listed below are classified according to the statistical likelihood of their reoccurrence. The options and approximate costs for mitigation of differing severities of events are shown below. For control of the August 31, 2005-event a protection level of 100 years is required.. Protection level Required Works Approximate Capital Cost* 2 year 600 cubic metres of storage $ 600,000 at one facility 5 year 1290 cubic metres of storage $ 1,300,000 at three facilities 10 year 2050 cubic metres of storage $ 2,050,000 at four facilities 100 year 7400 cubic metres of storage $ 7,000,000 at four facilities. *Costs do not includeproperty acquisition, engineering design or contingencies. Multiplestorage facilities willfurther increase costs in these areas. Additional costs could result in a 40 % increase to the capital costs indicated It is readily apparent from the costs indicated that to design and operate a system to accommodate events in the severe range is not realistically financially feasible. Please not that there are ongoing costs associated with the treatment of stored wastewater when it is released and conveyed to the Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant and for the operation and maintenance of a facility of any size. At current rates 7,400 cubic metres of wastewater from the 100-year level storage facility would cost $4,000 to treat assuming that it was completely filled due to an event and current wastewater treatment charges were applied. Ed Dujlovic and I are meeting with Regional Staff on October 20, 2005 to discuss the issue of cost sharing for these proposed facilities given their considerable capital costs. An issue exists with current day analysis of rainfall return periods in that the statistical model used October 17, 2005 - 3 - MW-2005-118 relies partly on the rainfall associated with the Hurricane Hazel event of October 15,1954 which dumped more than 200 millimetres of rain in a 24-hour period. The recent event of August 31, 2005 measured more than 120 millimetres of rain in a fourteen-hour period. It is becoming increasingly apparent that these types of storms are becoming more and more frequent and do not fit within existing statistical models used for design. Residential areas and their sewer networks throughout the City differ in the level of protection that they afford the residents. These levels differ and depend upon several factors including: location of the residence relative to the pump station or outlet, age of the system, location of system overflow and the amount of excess capacity in the system that is available to deal with events like the storm of August 31, 2005. Typically it is common practice, given the considerable costs associated with wet weather control, for a municipality to offer a one in five to a one in 10 year protection level. Source Control The issue of source control was discussed in the previous report. Source control involves the identification and removal of sources of leakage (infiltration and inflow) to the sanitary sewer systems. City Staff is in conversations with Staff from Kenmore New York who have had a mandatory weeping the disconnection program in place for a number of years. Any property sold in this locale requires a clearance certificate from the Chief Building Official prior to the transaction taking place. A meeting with Kenmore Engineering and Building Staff will be scheduled in the near future. It is interesting to note that the cost of disconnection is borne by the homeowner. The disconnection of weeping tiles in the Kalar Road area would be a long term solution to the existing problem. A total of 3,200 homes are tributary to the Kalar Road Pump Station with approximately 1,600 having weeping the connections to the sanitary sewer. Assuming an average cost of $2,000 per home this option would amount to a capital expenditure of $3.2M while providing development capacity within the system, reducing basement flooding and deferring capital expansion costs. Other sources of inflow include low-lying manholes, illegal downspouts, illegal storm sewer connections, watermain breaks and high groundwater levels in areas with structurally deficient sanitary sewer. An intensive field inspection program by City Staff is required to check for some of these sources. A field inspection program may in fact yield some quick wins in terms of obvious areas of inflow. It should be noted that this is area is not unique in its requirement for field inspection and the fact that inspection and removal of these sources needs to be an ongoing. activity to have measurable results. Increase of Pump Station Capacity A significant increase in capacity at the Kalar Road Pump Station would result in a better level of protection for the Kalar Road area and ultimately a decrease in the amount of storage required to protect against extreme storms. This option as well as all others will be discussed by City and Regional Staff at their meeting of October 20, 2005. October 17, 2005 - 4 - MW-2005-118 Installation of an Overflow Discussions with local Ministry of the Environment Staff have yielded some results with respect to the approval of an overflow in this area. M.O.E. Staff has indicated a willingness to issue a temporary certificate of approval for an overflow in this area provided that the City ofNiagara Falls Engineering Staff show continuous efforts in this area and others to address the problem of inflow and infiltration. Given the sensitive nature of Shriner's Creek and the potential effect upon subsequent development approvals this option may not be appropriate. City Staff does not recommend this option. It is becoming increasingly apparent through this exercise that no single control option will provide the level of protection against events of August 31, 2005 without considerable cost. Ultimately the determination of the level of protection will be at Council's discretion. A follow up report will be provided to Council in the coming weeks outlining a preferred strategy which will most likely include a combination of the options listed above, including a source control plan for alleviation of basement flooding in the Kolar Road area. Council's concurrence with the above is requested. Prepared by: Respectfully submitted: David Watt John MacDonald Manager of Infrastructure & Environment Chief Administrative Officer Approved by: Ed Dujlovic Director of Municipal Works S:IREPORTS~2005 ReportslMW~2005-118 Flooding Aug 31 2005 Fotlowup (2).wpd t 1 q tr ~ ~ =t ~ ~ s j ~ ~ ,e ~ ti , • ~ ~t ~ p t ~~+'M~i ih If Py. it ~ ~ ~ it y t ~ i 1` ~1~ F ~j ~ ~c°7 11 l!~ jl _ w 1 ti~ . ~ j ~ 5 ti iiiY$$ 7 p t _ ~ 11.4,t)4~~+fiti 5 e. ~i/~~ F ~~t n 1~~ ~,.v I t~~~ 'P. +1 'b (1 w rlyysst , t ty ~ ]t'G ~i. i ~tt x t' ,~i ~ , r + ~ } j ~ j , n. ~ ~ ~4r' 1 a , ,t t 4 1 y ' V~ T i ~ ~ Y a~. ~ 1WY ~ ) 1 ~ ~I 1, 1 y~ i.' 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F" 1~'~ I Ul ~,q LLL x ~ _ „ } , ~ Ss . _1?~~ ~1ni~~i_al ~~annae se `1t -afor of P 1~ N) ~ 1~~ m K ~G S R~~~uest V OW Custom IPCPn al~MU~ic o I d crks~,Kal Ir 2oad_°e rpi~g_Sta(locmzp ~ ~ June 7p0~ TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM CH2MHILL Portable Back-up Pump Kalar Road PREPARED FOR: Geoff Holman PREPARED BY: Rayna VOlderi, P.Eng. Hydraulic and Hydrologic Modelling Task Lead DATE: February 27, 2007 The sanitary sewer system within the study area conveys flow via gravity to the Kalar Road Pump Station (PS). The PS is located in the northern portion of the study area and is _ equipped with two pumps that operate in parallel. In 1995 the Kalar Road Pump Station was upgraded, in the engineering report prepared by Upper Canada Consultants the ultimate firm capacity of the pump station was stated to be 420 L/s. This value was not confirmed in the field therefore previously compiled pumping records were used to determine the pumping capacities in the model. The pumps function individually during periods of dry weather and together during periods of wet weather. The existing pump station is operated such that the First pump has a pumping capacity of 0.182 m3/s for depths up to 3.0 m in the wet well. At depths greater than 3.0 m in the wet well the second pump will start increasing the combined pumping rate to 0.51 m3/s. Based on this operation, the system does not have any redundancy built in if one of the pumps were to fail during a wet weather event. To assess the impact on basement flooding if only one pump was in operation at the Kalar Road Pump Station the existing model was simulated with one pump operating at 0.182m3/s. Figixre 1 illustrates the level of flooding that is expected to occur during a 5 year design storm on the existing system. Figure 2 illustrates the level of flooding that is expected to occur during a 5 year design on the existing system if only one pump is in operation. The modelling demonstrated that the system would experience an increase in the level of flooding on Kalar Road near the Pump Station and Kalar Road north of Niven Street. There is also an increase in flooding on Lexington Court and along Shriners Creek at Cardinal Drive. These areas have been circled in Figure 2. Based on analysis performed as part of the basement flooding abatement study, increasing the pumping capacity rate at the Kalar Raod Pump Station did not reduce the level of flooding experience in the existing system fora 5 year design storm. The portable pump that has been installed at the Kalar Road Pump Station will provide redundancy in the system and a small level of protection if one of the pumps were to fail, but can not be used to elliviate basement floocing during a wet weather event equivalent to a 5 year design storm. TORAITORAPPSIGROUPSiWATER RESOURCESWIAGARAIKALARIPORTABLE PUMP TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM.DOC ~ COPYRIGHT 2007 BY CH2M HILL CANAOA LIMITED • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL • ~ PORTABLE BACK-UP PUMP KAIAR ROAD ft w~e 4 Legend Existing System with gyr Design Storm i Less than I.&nt ! 1.&m to 2.4m ! Greater than?.4m Q t{alar Drainage Boundary - CYeet¢s Figure 1 Level of Freeboard Existing Sanitary Sewer System - 5 year Design Storm TORAITORAPPSIGROUPSIWATER RESOURCESINIAGARAWILARIPORTABLEPUMP TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM.DOC p COPYRIGHT 2007 BY CH2M HILL CANADA LIMITED • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL PORTABLE BACK-UP PUMP KALAR ft0A0 Legend ffalar Drainage Boundary Creeks Freeboard 6 Yr lleal8n Stonn -P8 Onlyt Pump • Less then 7.Bm • 7Bro 2.Sm • Greater than 25 m Figure 2 Leve! of Flooding - Exisitng System, 5 year design storm -Only One pump in operation at Kalar Road PS TORAITORAPPSIGROUPSIWATER RESOURCESINIAGARAllSALARNORTABLEPUMP TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM.DOC 3 COPYRIGHT 2007 BY CH2M HILL CANADA tJMITEO ~ COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL June 25, 2007 MW-2007-70 ~i~ ~~~~alls c~arr~Da Councillor Carolynn loannoni and Members of the Community Services Committee .City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members:. Re: MV11-2007-7~ Weeping File Disconnection Policy & Implementation Program RECOMMENDATION:.... That the City proceed imrnediatelywith preparation of an educ~tionlawareness program, draft Weeping Tile Disconnection By-law and field investigations for the targeted areas of the municipality.. Background: - The City of Niagara Falls, in partnership with The Town of Fort Erie, the Great Lakes Sustainability Fund and the Niagara Water Quality Protection Strategy engaged the services of Associated Engineering Ltd. in June of 2006 to conduct an extraneous flow monitoring study that would assist us in quantifying the volume of flow that could enter the sanitary sewer system ti~rough residential weeping tiles (i.e: foundation drains). The City's wet weather problems have been well documented over the past decade .however the implementation of cost effective solutions have only been moderately successful because of the focus on remedial solutions to infrastructure located within the public realm. More recent studies are showing. that a snore aggressive focus on the source of extraneous flows into the system will be the only way. that the Ci#y will be able to meet the guidelines set out by the Ministry of the Environment, Perhaps more importantly, is the Ci#y's desire to reduce the incidence of chronicbasement flooding, sewage overflows to the natural environment and costly premature capital investments, While the impacts from residential weeping the connections are only part of the City's strategy to address these issues it is a cri#ical and relatively cost effective part of the overall pollution control plan. Although these weeping the connections have been prohibited since 1989 through provisions in the Ontario Building Code, there were .approximately 19,500 homes -built in Niagara Falls between the mid 1960's and late 1980's thaf may be affec#ed. Working Together to Serve Ot[r COmmttttity `community Services Department . June 25, 2007 - 2 - MW-2007-70 The monitoring study focused its attention in those areas that had chronic basement flooding namely Kolar Road (Lexington Court) and Chippawa (Sarah Street). Water meters were installed on the discharge line from sump pumps and the results were compared to rainfall data collected at various locations throughout the City. A number of anomalies and inconsistencies were noted in the analysis of the data however the consultant and City staff have attributed these factors to variances in rainfall intensity, different soil types and fluctuating groundwater levels. Notwithstanding these minor inconsistencies the study was successful in concluding the following: 1. The average annual cost to treat extraneous flows from weeping the is approximately $66.16 per household. 2. The volume of extraneous flow entering the sanitary sewer system from each weeping the connection is equivalent to the base flow from up to four (4) new residential homes. 3. The cost recovery period for removing the weeping the connections based on a capital cost of $2500 per home and a 10% annual increase in sewage treatment rates is approximately 16 years. The Town of Fort Erie had even more significant results which have prompted them to adopt a very aggressive mandatory disconnection and enforcement program. The community of Kenmore New York has also been proactive in this respect and has included mandatory compliance with this policy prior to the transfer of title or sale of the property.. The Implementation Plan: The implementation of this new policy must be done carefully and thoroughly to achieve the desired results. The solution will require permission to access private property and the engagement and direction of contractors to install sump pumps and allow follow up inspections to certify compliance. In most cases, this activity will involve homeowners that have never experienced basement flooding but, because of their location in the system contribute significantly to the downstream problems. The Weeping Tile Monitoring Report was conducted as a technical study and therefore did not include provisions for public consul#ation beyond those properties that were asked to participate in the monitoring itself. Accordingly, staff are recommending that we take the following steps: • Prepare a comprehensive education program informing the public of the City's intentions to proceed with this new policy and prepare an effective information campaign highlighting the benefits of this initiative. • Prepare a draft WeepingTile Disconnection By-Law and hold a Public Meeting to invite comments and feedback prior to final consideration by the City Council in September 2007. • Using the funds set aside in the 2007 Weeping the Disconnection Program (previously the Residential Flood Relief Program) advance the implementation of this program to those homes on Sarah Street and Lexington Court as a priority and then to other properties until the allocated funds ($450,000) have been fully committed. June 25, 2007 - 3 - MW-2007-70 I# shouid be noted that the. report: also recommended additional monitoring however it is staff's opinion that the resources available in 2©07 would be best ailoca#ed to physical improvements in the field and:#hat.provisions can be made in a subsequent year i# necessary. Financial Considerations; All costs associated with this project shouid be charged to account number 12-3-420001-030000 approved in-the 2007 litilityBudget earlier this year. Council's concurrence with the staff recommendation is appreciated. Recammended sy: Geoff Holman; i for of Municipal Works Approved Sy: Ed Dujiovic, Exec e C3irector of Community Services Res ectfull submitted: P Y Jahn Macl3onald, Chief Administrative Officer S:\REPORTS12007 ReportslMw-2007-70 -weeping Tile Disconnection.wpd June 25, 2007 MW-2007-71 P ~ia~ ~~alls cnvnnt~ Councillor Carolynn loannoni - and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario- Members: Re: MW'20{37- 79 Municipal Boulevard Main#enance Policy Hydro One Networks lnc. Corridors RECOMMENI]ATION: That this report be received for information. Backgrflund: The City. of Niagara fails, like many other municipalities in Ontario have relied on the cooperation of its residents and businesses to cut the grass and maintain the boulevard area between the property line and the roadway. In rural areas the ~i#y uses its forces to maintain-the boulevard in order to maintain proper drainage and sight fines. The Ci#y has 24 locations under the ownership of Hydro One Networks Inc. that, in the past, have. bean maintained in an acceptable manner by their contractors including the boulevard. Over the past week, in response to complaints from neighbouring residents, we have been informed that Hydro fine has deleted the maintenance of the boulevard areas from their contracts in those municipalities where there is no legal by-law or agreement in place or effect. The lac3c of notice in Hydro One's policy change has caught us off guard and forced us to respond #o the matter resulting in a cost of-just over $5,400,- Further, our 2007 budget has not provided for the necessary staff and equipment to maintain the additional 24 sites, Staff has shared our concerns and information with MPP Kim Craitor who has raised -the matter on our behalf with th . mister of Energy and Hydro One representatives. We are seeking reimburse your costs and an acceptable resolution to the remainder of the grass season estimated to be about six. {6) more.#imes. , Working Together to Serve ©itr Community . ~ ~ ~f June 25, 2007 -2 - MW-2007-71. As a contingency plan we have contacted Hydro One's contractor for this area, Vander ` - Weyden Landscaping and. received a quote of $4,579.20 for the rest. of the season. Staff will be confirming the best management practices used in other municipalities and will be reporting back to Council. once we have received Hydro One's written response. The investigations. will .include, the preparation of an appropriate by-law. ~1 I ; ~\1, Recommended By: i _ Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Approved By: Ed Dujlovic, E cutive Director of Community Services Respectfully submitted ; John MacDo ald, Chief Administrative Office Attach: S:IREPORTS\2007 ReportslViw-2007-71 -Hydro One.wpd ,lone 25 , 2007 ~1w-200783 I~i~~~~~~~ialls CANADA Councillor Caroiynn loannoni, Chair and Members of the Community. Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, On#ario Members:. Re; 1~1V'd-2007-53 8iggar Road between Montrose }load and the Western Limit Speed Limit Review RSCOi~1MENDAT1fJ~1; That the speed limi# on 8iggar Road between Montrose Road and the City's western boundary be maintained a# 80 km/h. BACKG}~OtJND; At the_request of Council at its February 5, 2007 meeting, staff has conducted a review of 8iggar Road between Montrose. Road. and the City's western boundary to determine ~rrhether the existing 80 km/h speed limit should be reduced to 60 km/h. Biggar Road is an east/west arkerial roadway consisting of two gavel .lanes, one in each direction.. The road extends from ~Ulontrose Road to the west City limit and continues westerly into the Ci#y of Weiland. l=ast of Montrose, the. road continues as Lyon's Creek Road, and. is under the Region's jurisdic#ion and is posted at 8lj km/h. Prior to May 20©t , 8iggar Road was under the jurisdic#ion of the Region of. Niagara. continuous yellow centre line separates the traffic lanes througnout the entire study .section, yvhich is 3.7~ kilometres in length. Passing. is permitted .for. most of 8iggar Road. The study area consists of four mid-block segments. Other roads intersecting 8iggar Road include Crowland Avenue; Morris Road and McKenney Rcad. Gravel shoulders and open ditches are present throughout the roadway's length. Sidewal3~s are not present. The. roadway is in a rural setting. The s#udy-area contains twenty (2©) residential properties and five.{'3) commercial establishments. The. roadway is straight and level throughout the study area, except for the Canadian Na#ionai Railway crossing at Crowiand Avenue. The rai! line is slightly higher than the Biggar Road surface. Bump warning signs are provided at and prior to the rail crossing. Intersection ahead warning signs are present in both directions along 8iggar Road. Given the large istance between in#ersections, these signs help . motorists identify that they proaching an intersecting stree#. i - Community ServicES Department WOYking TOgCt~1CY t0 ~BNVC' Vl1P CO)Klitt1111tj~ Transportation Services s =a 1 • D~ ! f ~ '1 . June 25, 2007 - 2 - MW-2007-63 Radar spot speed studies were conducted to determine the speed of motorists. The study revealed an 85'h percentile speed, the speed at which 85 percent of motorists travel at or below, is 94 km/h averaged among the four segments. The Niagara Regional Police have been requested to enforce the speed limit. The criterion for determining speed limits takes into account street classification, land use access points per kilometre (commercial or noncommercial establishments), roadway cross-sectional elements (pavement width and shoulder width), roadway alignment (vertical and horizontal), vehicular traffic and pedestrian activity, and collision rates. Based on the collected speed data, the existing 80 km/h speed limit on Biggar Road between Montrose Road and the City's western limit was determined to be-the most suitable legal limit. Observations revealed that no parking or pedestrian activity is present on Biggar Road. A collision review of the roadway reveals that a collision problem does not exist on any of the mid-block sections of Biggar Road, nor at any intersections within the study area. In total, five motor vehicle collisions have been reported in the previous three-year period for the entire study area. Two collisions occurred during inclement weather, two were rear-end type collisions at driveway locations, and one was a result of a vehicle exiting a driveway and striking a through vehicle. A lower speed limit on Biggar Road, such as 60 km/h, will produce a high rate of noncompliance, as the need for a lower speed limit would not be evident to the road user. The majority of the surrounding land usage on Biggar Road is undeveloped with large distances between intersecting side streets and irregular spacing of private driveways. The variation in motorists speeds is expected to increase, which may lead to a higher potential for collisions. This may provide a false sense of security for area residents and motorists that legitimately obey the speed limit. Under the Official Plan, Biggar Road is classified as an arterial roadway, which is intended to accommodate large volumes of traffic between major land uses in the City. Therefore, based on the aforementioned findings, the existing 80 km/h speed limit is recommended to be maintained for Biggar Road. The Niagara Regional Police have been requested to enforce the speed limit, given that studies indicate a high infraction rate. The existing pavement markings have faded, and they will be repainted in the spring and autumn. Additional "80 km/h MAXIMUM" speed limit signs will be installed after every roadway intersecting Biggar Road in both directions. These signs reinforce the speed limit of the roadway after major junctions. Given that Biggar Road continues westerly into the City of Welland, where the speed limit reduces to 50 km/h within their municipality, staff will instal! a "50 km/h ahead" sign to advise motorists of the 30 km/h decrease in the speed limit. A "50 km/h Begins" sign will be needed for motorists entering Welland. Staff will co-ordinate this installation with their traffic division. A visual inspection identified accelerated road edge cracking at some points. Engineering Services will follow up to address the road surface condition. ..June ?5,.2007 - 3 - i4~N1-2007-.-~3 Rec©mmended try: ~c~ Karl Dren, Director of transportation Services. C~ Approved by: Ed Dujiovic, xecutive Director of Community Services Respectfuiiy submitted; ~vr John ~YlacDonald, Chief Administrative ~Jfficer B. Skiba S:1TPSITPS 7.00 AdministrationlTPS 1.06 Reports12007 Community Services106 Jun 251MW-2007-63 Biggar Road between Montrose Road and Moyer Road -Speed limit Review.wpd - a: n' E~ ~ S~ . ~rI ~ t "'euw~"~ r .+s i r +iz x ~L.!"~ sy,t. vv ,rs 1lr.~n,~i ` ~ ~ i~'y y. ~ r? 1~, ii ~ ~Y •jgij~'~K" i~: ~ rte, ry?yyp~ ;f{ ~ i ~ ~ye ~ ~ e¦ YL d J.0. i~~ ~~~~lll i `'~tl! Keane ~ . F,< ' _ ~Tta-a z. I ti _ a s y S i t£W~ ¢ ..fF~`-. S4 4! ` ~{y c . r ^4 'Y.'rS i~~'rajt"2'$. )~.~-a~iiM=t: y~~5+' ~ { ` I i' .q IY ~ ~yi Y d ~ S .rc f ~ ~ 3 ~ is ~K f r r _ P :~t. ~ + ~ Id~ r r:. I ~1 V. L7 L7 ~i ~ r ~',.d * cc~ - ~ I J,`, ~ yl r~r~ ~ c~ 1 ~ E. x r: "b , i I rte. ; , "s - ~ .Il t~ i~ k}, A iryy' I~ vxi~ t. `g~', Y~"w. .rc. T r . ~ ~'t I 1 7yc- . J _7 ~ 7 . ~ i'A',~'4., h k ~5 J J 'i C~ ibF ,~y(~^^~ I o b y 7 ~L ,a ~ I> ~ ~ 3 ~ i 1 sl' - ~ I e i F~_ S`- ~tti s~ i i . ` r . ~ r, .~~n~~~tS+~~ #2 _ a r. u^~ ~tl' ? ~ N.. v' June 25, 2fl07 M1N-2007-77 _T 1~`~~r~:r~~~alls Councillor Caroiynn loannoni, Chair and Members of the Community Services Committee..... City of Niagara Fails, Jntari© Members: Re; MW-2007-77 Niagara College Bus Service Contraot -Fall 2007 RECOMMENDATION: 'I) That City of Niagara Falls enter into a foul (4) year agreement with the Niagara College Student Association Committee (NCSAC), to provide Bus Service to the Welland Campus; and; 2) That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement.. BACI~CORC9UND: Niagara College Student Association Committee (NCSAC) and Niagara Transit Staff have been discussing; for several years, the possibility of regular bus service for Students at Niagara-on-the- Lakeand Welland Campuses from Niagara Fails. The service required would take students to both campuses on a direct rou#e utilizing the "U-Pass Program", which is presently being used by Brock University successfully. A tentative agreement has been reached with the NCSAC. Niagara Transit Curren#ly offers limited service to the N-O-T-L campus now. This agreement will expand the hours of operation to N-O T-L and now include the VVelland Campus. U-Pass Program The U-Pass Program is used throughout North America by Colleges and Universities in various cities, where a contract for bus service is negotiated and agreed to by Student Unions and Transit property at a specific cost. This cost is shared between all eligible students by adding to the yearly tuition fee.lnthis case it is approximately $1.30 per student for the school year. The U-Pass entitles the Student unlimited Bus Transportation from September to April, to and from school, and on all local transit routes seven days a week. Presently one Semester Pass cost the Student $280 and there are two semesters in a School Year (total $560/yr). The cost for. service. to be suppiied_ by Niagara Transit has been tentatively agreed through negotiations between. represent s:of each organization. There is no cost to the taxpayers and a small profit is collected. M portent it encourages students to use public transportation as Community Services Department Working Together to Serve Our Cammunity transportation services -2- an alternative source to get from one place to another. Cost of Student parking at the school is. substantial and parking space is limited. Taking public transit teaches students how to save money and help the environment at the same time. Students are our future riders on public transit and possibly with the U-Pass experience, they will continue to use the service when they move to the work force. Welland Transit Cooperation A meeting with Staff from the City of Welland was held to discuss the proposed bus service to the Niagara College Welland Campus. The City of Welland is supportive of City's endeavor with the Niagara College Student Association. Contract Agreement : Niagara College & Niagara Transit. The contract between Niagara College and Niagara Transit is four years (2007 - 2011) beginning September 2007. Increases in cost are permitted each year of up to 5% with another 3% if justified in writing. The contract has escape clauses that allow Niagara Transit to exit if unforeseen event(s) occur during the life of the contract; and not be held responsible. Niagara Transit agrees to supply direct bus transportation on the recommended routes and schedule (see Schedule A) serving Welland Campus and N.O.T. L. Campus. All Students carrying a valid U-Pass shall be allowed unlimited access to all Niagara Transit bus routes from September to April for the term of the contract. The Pass is not transferable. Cost to Niagara College for Bus Service: Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus Sub-tote! Contract Costs $173,500.80 (Expanded Service} Welland Campus (New Service) Sub-total Contract Cosf $119.281.80 Total Contract Cost $292,782.64 City's Expenses/Revenues Estimated Cost to Operate $226.241.10 Estimated Annual Revenue $86,541.50 (8 months) Overall Benefits of Providing Transit Service to Niagara College • Assist students to travel to and from College Campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the- Lake in a safe and convenient manner at a reduced cost to the student. • Encourages Students to room & board and work part-time in Niagara Falls and have access to reliable transportation for school. Increase ridership counts for Gas Tax Subsidy. • Helps the environment by reducing the number of-cars being used presently for College transportation. • Operational cost are paid for at no expense to the taxpayer. Revenues help to offset cost of regular local transit routes. -3- • Educates students about transportation alternatives, which can encourage future ridership of#er graduation. • Potential stepping stone for inter-municipal transit opportunities. Recommended by: / i~ari Dren, Director of Transportation Services A roved by: pp Ed Dujiovic, Executive Director of Community Services Res~ectfuiiy submitted: L„~ ,lohn MacDonald, Chief administrative flfificer R. Desormeaux p_~ S:ITPS\TPS 1.00 AdministrationlTPS 1.06 Reports12007 Community Services\06 Jun 251iV1W-2007-77 ~liagara College Welland Service.wpd Schedule ~~~r~ . Nia ara Falls bus ~ 'IIV"elland ~u 70 NOTL +CAMPUS YO NIAGARA FALLS dEPARY ARRIVE DEPART ARRIVE dEPART ARRIVE dEPART ARRIVE WaI Mart WAL-fWA127 N.b.7.L. Campus N.0.7.L. Campus WAL- N.0.7.L. Campu$ Welland Campus Niagara Falls.. .Welland _ Cam us 7:30 AM 7:45 AM 7:45 AM 8:00 AM _ 8:00 AM 8:15 AM 8:15 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM via NF 9:15 AM 7:30 AM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 8:45 AM 8`.30 AM 8:45 AM 10:00 AM via NF 10:45 AM 8:45 AM 9:15 AM 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 8:45 AM 9:00 AM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 10:15 AM 10:45 PM 9:30 AM 9:45 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM _ 1:45 PM 2:15 PM 12;15 PM via NOTL 1:00 PM 10:00 AM 10:15 AM 9:45 AM 10:00 AM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 1:30 PM via NOTL 2:15 PM 10:00 AM 10:15 AM _ 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 3:00 PM via NOTL 4:00 PM 11:00 AM 11:15 AM 10`.15 AM 10:30 AM ~ 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 11:30 AM 11:45 AM 5:15 PM via NOTL " 6:00 PM 11:15 AM 11:30 AM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 11:30 AM 11:45 AM _ 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 11:45 AM 12:00 PM dEPART ARRIVE dEPAR7 ARRIVE 12:30 PM 12:45 PM Wal Mart 1:15 PM 1:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:15 PM Welland Cam us N.0.7.L. Cam us Welland Gam us Nia ara Falls 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 8:00 AM via NOTL 8:45 AM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM _ 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 9:30 AM via NOTL 10:15 AM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 10:45 PNI 11:15 AM 10:45 AM via NO7L .11:30 AM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 1:00 PM via NF 1:45 PM 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM ~ 2:30 PM via NF 3:15 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 4:15 PM 4:30 PM .4:00 PM 4:15 PM 4:00 PM via NF 5:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 4:45 PM 5:00 PM 4:30 PM 4:45 PM 5:00 PNI 5:15 PM 5:00 PM via N07L 5:45 PM 5:15 PM 5:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 6:00 PM via NF " 6:45 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:45 PM 6:00 PM 6:15 PM 6:30 PM 6:45 PM 6:15 PM 6:30 PM Times indicated with '"via'" are NOT direct Routes 6:45 PM 7:00 PM *.indicates must change to. another bus at via_ location . . 9:00 PM 9:15 PM ...,a........'.".indicates a.waiting.penod of_ 15 miriutes for.connect{ng, bus 9:30 PM 9:45 PM 8:45 PM 9:00 PM NF.=Niagara Falls.._ ~ ~ 10:00 PM 10:15 PM 9:15 PM 9:30 PM ....5... N07L ..Niagara-on .the-Lakes 10:30 PM 10:45 PM 9:45 PM 10:00 PM ;NOTE:. Schedules are for Monday to Friday only, there will be no service to either _ _ :Campus on Saturdays, Sundays, StatuatoryHolidays or the College Winter break. ..10:15 PM 10:30 PM ~ . 10:45 PM 11:00 PM June 25, 2007 NIW-?flfl7-S~ , 1~i~i~t~~~alls Couhciilor Carolynn ioanno~i, Chair and- Members of the Community Services Committee .City of Niagara i=ells, Ontario Members:... Re; M~1-21387-69 Hiring of a Supervisor of Traffic and 'Parking Meld Services l:tI=CO~1~tt1ENDAT1O~1; That the hiring of a ful!-time Supervisor of Traffic and Parking Field Services position, be approved. ;3ACKGROl3ND: A temporary position for a Supervisor of Traffic and Parking Field Services was created in 2003. Far the past 3'h years, the priman~ function of this position has been as follo+,r~s: 1) Oversees the main#enance and operation of all parking control equipment, traffic sign installations 2) Supervises traffic sign and parking meterlmachine operations field crews 3) Ensures the integrity aF revenue collections 4) Co-ordinates and supervises contractors for Pavement Marking application, Snowplowing & Sanding/Salting & Fertilizing in Municipal Parking Lots, etc. 8) Develop risk management programs pertaining to sign maintenance 8) Implement and maintain PSa;3 initiatives 7) Prepare and maintain camputerized reports and inventories of signs, pavement markings, parking meters, Pay & Display Machines, on-street and related hardtivare 8) Co-ordinates Special Events #ield staff. and prepares Traffic Control Pratectior# Plans 9) Ensure all ~,vork is performed to all applicable Provincial Acts, municipal by-laws, Corporation policies, procedures and quality standards are met and maintained Based on a operational review of our existing and future maintenance Heads and the associated liability with the. installation of signs and. markings, the creation of a foil-time position is now warranted. fYorking Together to Serve Oatr C'ommunily community services Departure Transportation Services ;3Yii, :y I f • 1 • . •1 . -2- Funds for the Supervisor of Traffic -and Parking Fieid Services Will not. affect the 2007: ' Transportation Services Operations Budget, as the funds will be reallocated from the temporary position. Recommended by: we ari Dren, Director of Transportation Services ,approved by: ' Ed Dajlovic, 1=xec #ive Director of Community Services RespectFuiiy submitted: John MacDonald, Chief administrative Officer S. Wheeler S:\TPS\TPS 1.00 administrationlTPS 1.06 Reports12007 Community Services106 Jun 251~IW-2007-Si Supervisor Field Servicas.wpd • June 25, 2007 R-2007-10 .~licl~ c~1:~~ icl(1.~.~~ CANADA CounciliorCaroiynn loannoni,Chair and Members of Community Services Committee City. of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re7 ~-2007-'!0 Recreation Property Build9rag End Use RECOMMENDATION:. 1, That Councif approve the- expansion of Lundy's .Lane Cemetery. and the development of a pedestrian gatewaywith enhanced beautification on the property located at 7565 Lundy's Lane (former Recreation Commission Building) by conversion of this property. 2. That an application for the expansion of the cemetery be submitted to the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations, Cemeteries Branch, for review and approval. 8ACKGROUND: Can June 92, 2006, a report to Council (see attached Council Repor# R-2006-16) identified the need forthe Lundy's Lane Cemetery expansion with an enhanced beautification of the corner at Lundy's Lane and Montrose Rcad. This would require the demalitian of the former Recreation Commissian Building. .The Municipal Heritage Committee, however, requested tha# Staff investigate the adap#ive re-use of the building due to the cultural heritage significance of the property. (Council Report PD-2006-77) The June 92, 2006, report was subsEquentiy deferred:. in December 2006, Chapman Murray Associates Architects Inc. was contracted to d2#ermine the feasibility of converting the former Recreation Commission Building. into a mausoleum; and the revenue potential. The .report which was a very basic estimate indicated that conversion to a mausoleum would. require considerable .remedial work, estimated to be in the range of $630,000 to $780,000 to renovate the interior of the existing building including minimal-land ,ping.. WOYi<GZ12g T'DgPtIZCY t0 .S'2YV¢ Oi1P COllEtldll79l~ Community Services Department Parks, Recreation & Culture - rt June 25, 2007 - 2 - R-2007-10 The costs to renovate or re-use the building would require debt financing as a capital project as the cemetery does not have the financial resources in reserve. The estimated maximum revenue that could be generated from the sale if 76 crypts were achievable (at an average of $8,000 each before care and maintenance fund and GST) is $608,000. It is estimated that the generation of these revenues could take up to four or more years to achieve. It is estimated there would be a minimum net loss to the cemetery in the range of $22,000 to $128,000 in addition to debt and interest costs, and ongoing maintenance costs for the building with the conversion of the building to a mausoleum. In contrast, the recommended cemetery expansion at this location is estimated to provide for up to 300 earth burials and is responsive to the community demand for burials at this cemetery. Revenues of $185,000 are estimated, and based on the client demand for burials at this cemetery, staff anticipates all revenues could be achieved in 2007 pending timing of the approval by the Ministry for a cemetery expansion. The beautification and cemetery expansion project is a combined estimated cost of $350,000 and was included in the 2007 capital budget. The Lundy's Lane BIA has committed $125,000 over afive-year period toward the beautification project beginning in 2007. In discussions with the BIA, the importance of a focal point of the gateway entrance of a clock tower, chime tower or similar premier feature was stressed. The Lundy's Lane BIA's financial support of $125,000 would support the costs for such a feature. The gateway would celebrate the historical significance of the property as an entry to the tourist area. Their May 2007 letter of support is attached. The draft concept development plans for the property, as originally prepared in A ril 2006, P are attached. These plans were developed by staff in conjunction with, and supported by the Lundy's Lane BIA. A special meeting of the Municipal Heritage Committee was held on June 8, 2007. Two motions were adopted. 1. That the Municipal Heritage Committee does not object to the recommendation of Parks, Recreation and Culture, as contained in Report R-2007-10, with the proviso that the planned landscaped area include a more sympathetic structure which incorporates elements ofthe existing building, taking inspiration from the front facade; and that the Municipal Heritage Committee be consulted for input on the design. The enhanced landscaping and beautification should include a plaque with information on the heritage significance of the property. 2. That staff investigate the possibility of the City donating a portion of the revenue generated from the sale of new cemetery plots in the location of the former Recreation building site, and having them directed to a heritage fund for use in Municipal heritage restoration projects, or Municipal Heritage Committee programs.. June 25, 2007. 3 - _ R-2007-'f0 1Nith respect to Motion # 1, the requests would be a function of the design. considerations of the property. The cultural significance of the corner property is widely recognized. The opportunityto recognize the cultural heritage significance ofthis property is tnatwhich PRC staff believes is achievable with the beautification of the site, in combination. with the cemetery expansion. For example, using,the original brick and stone work from the building via recycling and incorporation into areas of the landscape features like columns .and walkways would be expected: UVith respect to Motion # 2 that staff investigate the possibility of a portion of revenues from. cemetery burin! revenues be generally. directed for heritage projects.: -Staff would recommend .that the request for additional funding be referred to the 2008 .budget.. Additionally, there is an emphasis on generating enhanced revenuesforthe cemetery and thereby reducing-the net subsidy by the tax payer: in supporting cemetery services. The need for expanded cemetery plots is a response to the needs of those who wish to rest at the same cemetery as other family members: This project will provide for an expansion ofthe popular l_undy's lane Cemeterywhere there are no further plots available far sale at this time. 1 Recammended by: Denyse otri y, Direc r of i'arks, Recreation & Oulture Approved by: ~ ~ i Ed Dujlovic, Ex I Director of Oommunity Services Respectfully submitted: John iVlacDona d, Chief Administrative Officer Attachmen#s croberts/das S:1CouncillCouncil 20071R-2007-10 -Recreation Property & Building End Use.~rvpd Cynthia Roberts Manager of Parks and Cemeteries Parks and Recreation Department City of Niagara Falls May 14, 2007 Dear Cynthia: I am writing this letter on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Lundy's Lane BIA to offer our support in concept and by way of a financial commitment to the proposed beautification plan for the expansion of The Lundy's Lane Cemetery. Our Board was very pleased with the conceptual drawings presented to us at a recent BIA Board meeting on Tuesday, May 8th. We are looking forward to their participation in the planning process that will lead to the completion of this very exciting project. Our Board has voted to offer a total financial commitment of $125,000 - that is, $25,000 per year beginning this year and continuing annually over the next 5 years. We truly believe that this decision to commit financially to the project will be beneficial to all members of the BIA as it will improve what is a major entry point to our business area. The lack of beautification at this intersection has been a subject of concern within our BIA for quite some time. In addition, we are proud that we would be supporting a concept that not only meets our needs but that is also helping to satisfy a very important need within the community due to the lack of burial plots at this cemetery. The proposed plan is an excellent example of how two interest groups working closely together can achieve a plan of action that is beneficial to all. Sincerely, Fran Berry Chair of Lundy's Lane BIA . ~ ~ „r _ - - ~~J-41-1. -e ~R ~ r'~.? rT~TMMI> ~ _ tW~ fe~.• x fS ,-V~y - J ~~1 'Y~~t~ ~ i 1 _ . ~ \i li i. ~ ~ ~ ~ • , i 1. P,, - ` rte- 1 ' - r' _ i' ~ ~ A ~ , I~ • ~ { l1 y . 'y t 1 r~ ~ . - ~ S ~ ~ _ - ~ u _ - t _ ~ ~ i 9 nr ~ / c ~ r i r - ~ i t~.ufil~„ i ~ _ R I V I ~ i ~ ~ ~ r ~ ~ ~tc r pr y _ { rS~ Jt_. - '31 l ~RL EJI Jf~\S~Sr `~VU\.t Y AJGIL • Community Servlces Department R-2006-t6 Thy pity of Nidgara Falls Parks, Recreation ~ Cutture Denyse Morrissey Cahad~ 4310 Queen Street Director P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Fails, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.niagarafalls.ca ! Tei.: {905} 356-7521 Fax: (905}356-7404 E-mail: dmorrissey~niagarafalis.ca June 12, 2006 IS MATTER DEFERRED BY COUNCIL Alderman Selina Volpatti, Chairperson and Members of Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: R -2006-16 -Recreation Property & Building End Use RECOMMENDATION:. 1. That Council approve the expansion of Lundy's Lane Cemetery and the development of a pedestrian gateway with enhanced beautification on the property located at 7565 Lundy's Lane (farmer Recreation Commission building) by conversion of this property. 2. That an application for the expansion of the cemetery be submitted to the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations, Cemeteries Branch, for review and approval. BACKGROUND The City of Niagara Falls awns the property (0.165 acres) on the corner of Lundy's Lane and Montrose Road that is adjacent to the Lundy's Lane Cemetery, a cemetery established in 1820. The corner of Lundy's Lane and Montrose Road is also considered an important tourism gateway to Lundy's Lane. A report was included on the May 2, 2005, Community Services Agenda. (See attached Report R- 2005-08)that recommended the conversion of the pmpertyfor cemeterypurposes based on the BMA consulting report. Key to the May 2, 2005, recommendation was that it was predicated on creating additional revenues for the cemetery by a strategic use of the site to achieve a revenue positive end use far this site. Due to an expression of interest in the building and property at that time by other organizations the report was deferred. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works • Fire Services • Parks, Recreation & Culture • Business Devetopmeni • Building & 8y-Law Servlces June 72, 2006 -2 - R-2006-'1~ Organizations that had indicated an interest in this site were Niagara Falls Tourism, Winter Festival of Lights, Niagara Falls Multicultural Network, and Lundy's Lane BIA. Communications from Niagara Falls Tourism, Winter Festival of Lights and Niagara Falls Multicultural Network aze attached. The Recreation Commission Building was vacated with the relocation of Parks, Recreation & Culture to the MacBain Community Centre in September 2005. The building, while generally assessed as structurally sound, would require considerable remedial work and monies invested to continue its use for any purpose. Additionally, considerable water damage occurred in approximately February 2006. The building is not wheelchair-accessible. Issues related to traffic at this busy comer, coupled with the challenges resulting with entrance to and exiting from the existing parking lot, have also been identified as concerns. The 2006 budget does not reflect inclusion of any costs associated with this site to support continued operation of the building or property for any purpose or the costs which would likely result in the financial long term commitments of the City. Recent discussions and meetings with the Lundy's Lane BIA provided an opportunity to review how a dynamic partnership approach, including financial investment and commitment in the project by the B]A, can be achieved. The partnership project would provide for cemetery expansion while at the same time creating a significant landscape feature, allow celebration of the history of our community, and add a pedestrian gateway at the corner of Lundy's Lane and Montrose Road. A pedestrian gateway would also include a beautification project as a major component of the project to compliment the cemetery expansion. The cemetery expansion would include new plots {earth burials} columbaria (cremation niches) as well as a scattering garden (cremated remains). The support of the Lundy's Lane BIA to this project is outlined in its attached letter dated May 1, 2006. A general concept drawing of this project is attached. Morgan Funeral Home and Patterson Funeral Home from Niagara'FaIls have also provided their endorsement of the expansion of the Lundy's Lane Cemetery: The need for more plats for the families they serve is also supported and recognized by the two funeral directors as outlined in their attached setters. Very generally, the project cost is estimated to be $320,000 (plus a $30,000 contingency} to achieve the gateway features. Recommended amenities include lazge trees (spaded), gateway pillars, significant and very dramatic horticultural plantings, stone work and landscaping, a major feature of a clack or hell tower, (the most expensive element of the project} historical and interpretive signage, armourstone accents, patterned walkways and benches. The cemetery expansion would provide for an estimated maximum of 300 earth burials and additional net revenues to the cemetery of approximately $200,000 which would be applied to the cost of the project. • June 12, 2046 - 3 - R-2008-15 All costs of the pxoj ect in 2006 would be paid for from revenues generated from the sale of interment rights at the cemetery expansion, as well as from financial commitments of project partners such as the Lundy's Lane BIA, and donations. The breadth of the project would be adapted and revised financially for gateway and landscaping enhancements consistent with the financial support available in 2006. As noted, Lundy's Lane Cemetery was established in 1820 by the first Niagara Falls' Methodist congregation. The cemetery, which is located beside the "Red Meeting House" church, is the resting place for many of Niagara Falls' early settlers. Currently, the cemetery does not have any additional burial space and, therefore, is not able to meet the needs of families who wish to join their family and also have a resting place at this cemetery. The Lundy's Lane Cemetery is also a popular destination in its own right for reasons of community and Canadian history, (including the War of 1812) as well as for family genealogy. Prepared by,: Respectfully submitted: Cynthia A. Roberts ~."t John MacDonald Manager of Cemeteries & Operations Planning Chief Administrative Officer Recommended by: Den_yse Momssey Director of Parks, Re reation & Culture Attachments S:\Council\Counci] 2005\R-2006-16 -Recreation Property & Building End Use.wpd • C i. TOURIST pLCSTfNAT1~N Niagara Falls, Canada b400 Lund~ls Lane, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1 Tb www.lundYslane.com May 1, 2006 Attention: Denyse Morrissey, Director of Parks and Recreation City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, On L2E 6X5 Dear Denyse Thank you for the time taken to prepare for and hold the recent meeting where we discussed the proposed redevelopment of the site of the former Parks and Recreation Department Building. We aze very excited about the presentation that was made to us regarding this site. We are especially pleased that our BIA's vision far developing a consistent, strong and focused image for our area was addressed as part of this proposal. Your concept was able to effectively meld our BIA's needs with the needs of the community and the City ofNiagara Falls as a whole. This proposed project would. dramatically raise the visual, horticultural and historical perspective of this very important corner. This intersection has been identified in both the Streetscape Development for Lundy's Lane Master Plan (Apri11999}and in the City of Niagara Falls Streetscape Master Plan and Urban Resign Guidelines (October 2001} as being a major entry corridor to our city. As such, the proposed and proper treatment of this space is of significant unportance. 'The inclusion of a "gateway feature" and "celebration place" that includes historical displays aimed at to commemorating and recapturing some of the city's history of Lundy's Lane and the War of 1812 that has been lost with modem development in the area is critical to this proposal. Your redevelopment concept fully embraces these vital elements and, therefore, has our full support and endorsement. We also now realize and better understand the needs of the community' with regazds to our city's high demand far space at this cemetery. We better appreciate the need to demolish this building in order to accommodate both the need. for increased space and also to accommodate the landscape requirements of this high profile intersection. We truly feel that a fair and appropriate solution to the redevelopment of this space been achieved, •0 This proposal requires a certain level of compromise on the part of both our BIA and the Parks and Recreation Department. As presented to us at the meeting the proposed plan seems to fulfill the needs of each party in a manner that is more than satisfactory. This improved vision is certainly worthy of our backing, not only in principal, but also in terms of financial support. Our BIA is totally committed to being a part of the planning process for this project and is fully prepared to offer and negotiate monetary input once we have a better understanding of the total cost of this project and the timeframe within which it can be completed: With our combined commitment to this proposed plan, the Lundy's Lane BIA and the City of Niagara Falls are ensuring the continuation of the much needed, wonderful changes that have begun to have an impact in enhancing and improving Lundy's Lane and the city as well. Thank you for your efforts to work cooperatively with our BlA and for addressing our concerns and our needs. Respectfully,. ~ Len Cade, e'~~air of Lundy's Lane BIA cc. Mayor Ted Salci John MacDonald i ~~I~I .~4": III ~Sr:. RECElVEp 'x~; MAY 3 O 2Q~G May 29, 2006 .1~s,y 1•:~: , His Worship Mayor Ted Salci w.;..: . Members of City Council ~`r~? . Niagara Falls, Ontario !'3 Your Worship and Members of Council ~~3.. We are writing with respect to the former Parks and Recreation . = building located on the northeast corner of Montrose Road and Lundy's Lane. While we understand there are a number of conununity organizations-which would like to use the building for meetings and other events, we contend that the property would be better suited as a natural extension of Lundy's Lane Cemetery. There . are many other venues in the city which could be accessed by local groups to serve their needs. Furthermore, the building itself is in need ' of repair and does nothing to visually enhance the surrounding area. ~i*'r' . _ We routinely get requests from families as to availability of ' .x~`~~`- graves in Lundy's Lane Cemetery. Many people have loved ones buried there only to realize that there is no space for future m:-;.:. generations of family to be interred as well. Furthermore, extending =r - the cemetery would only serve to enhance the streetscape appeal of Lundy's Lane itself. Our cemetery staff does a wonderful job in ; maintaining the property and many people remark on how fortunate we are to have such beautifully kept properties. From a revenue standpoint, undoubtedly the graves would sell very quickly. We know of a number of families that would}ump at Y.'~.~ ' - the chance to purchase lots there. We respectfully ask that your council consider this request which we believe is the best use for the ° ` property. Thank you for your kind consideration. . er rul , ~ti. " uth-Ann and Ed Nieuwesteeg ' Patterson Funeral home . o; ; . rw•=':; T P.. 'TAY. . ,~~£t:.COID . I~L~ght~ NIAGARA PALLS * ONTARIO ~ CANADA June 1, 2006 Mr. Dean Io~da City Clerk The City of Niagara Falls Via E-Mail City Hall, P.O. Box 1023 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 RE: Former Parks & Recreation Department building Dear Dean: Further to the correspondence date February 16, 2006, I wish to advise you that the Winter Festival of Lights no longer wishes to pursue the possibility of utilizing the former Parks & Recreation Department building on Lundy's Lane as a site for the Festival office. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Dino Fazio General Manager cc: Ethel White-Ashby, WFOL Chair Anna Pierce, Niagara Falls Tourism Serge Felicetti, City of Niagara Falls Business Development Office Ca n Kitney -Fwd: Parks and Recreation Buildin ra e. ~ From: Dean lorfida Ta: Denyse Momssey; Karen Kitney Date: 611i200fi 10:25:00 AM Subject: Fwd: Parks and Recreation Building FYt ' "Serge Felicetti" <sfeEicetti~niagarafails.ca> 6/1/2006 10:15 AM "Anna Pierce" <apierce~niagarafallstourism.com> 611/2006 11:13 AM Dear Serge: Ptease be advised that, given the extensive damage incurred at the Lundy's Lane Parks and Recreation Building from a recent flood, the building would no longer suit our purposes for office space. Niagara Falls Tourism would like to withdraw our interest in the building. Thank you for your cooperation and an-going support. Anna Pierce Manager Niagara Falls Tourism 5515 Stanley Avenue Niagara Falls, ON k.2G 3X4 Tel: (905) 356-6061 Ext. 17 Mobile: (905) 329-3608 Fax: (905} 356-5567 E-mail: <maifto:apierceQniagarafalistourism.com> apierce~niagarafalistaurism.com • P Monika Seymour < 1. mseymonrCa7niagarafalJs.library.on.ca > 2/28!2006 11:44 AM Steve, I sit on the Board of Directors of the Niagara Falls Multicultural Network as part of our community partnerships/outreach commitment. As you may or may not know, the group has been running programs for newcomers for the last several years out of St Pauls Lutheran Church on Victoria Avenue. This is a non profit group and currently they pay about $500.00 (under review) rent for the space they use. Since day one they have been looking for a permanent home for the longterm & one of the directors keeps bringing up the old P&R building. I wander if you can give me a candid comment on whether or not this would ever be a realistic option - I don't know whether there are plans for the building in the future...but more in terms of nuaning the building on a limited financial budget (in view of its age etc}. Can you give me a ball park number for Heating & utilities....is it more than $500.00 a month? Your comments would be appreciated Monika Seymour Monika Seymour (Ms) Manager of Public Services Niagara Falls Public Library 4848 Victoria Avenue Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 4C5 90S-35b-8080 Fax 905-356-7004 mseymour .niagarafalls.library.on.ca MORSE dt SQN CHAPEL NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE CHAPEL 5917 MAIN S7REEC 415 RECENT S7'RF~T NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO NIAGARAAN-THE-LAKE, ONTARIO t-9D5-3563550 L2G SZ7 Fst. Est 1-905.468.3255 LOS iH} 1-9p5-356.9916 FACSIMiL6 1826 1959 1.905-356-9916 FACSIMIE.E G. ERNEST MOROAN. DIRECTOR PHQ.IP D. SCREEN. DIItEC[OR • MORGAN FUNERAL HOMES ,n,,._..~. MORSE & SON LiMPI'ED D www.morganfunaal.wm oct a s zoos September 30, 2005 11, RECREA7'10{'~ Mayor Tel Salci and Members of Council City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street P. O. Box 1023, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Mayor Salci and Aldermen: A Re• R - 200508 -Recreation Buildinn End Use We wish to offer our strong endorsement of the recommendation offered by both the Parks, Recreation & Cuhure staff and your consultant, BMA Management Consulting Inc., to "demolish the (former Recreation} building and use the land for columbaria and other interment options" As indicated in their detailed analysis, this option has the least risk and the greatest revenue potential for the City. I would also support the idea shared by the members of the Park in the City Committee that the corner of Montrose Road and Lundy's Lane would benefit from the increased greening and beautification. As Canada's oldest funeral home (1826}, and certainly Stamford Township area's first funeral home, we have been providing services to families choosing the Lundy's Lane Cemetery far maay years, dating back to when it first existed as a Methodist cemetery. We have found it very difficult aver the last several years to continually disappoint City families by having to inform them there is no longer grave space available at Lundy's Lane (as of this date, only 1 full single plot and 0 cremation plots remain unsold). It is very important to succeeding generations, that they are able to arrange for final disposition of family members in the same cemetery in wlvch many of their former relatives are interred. We estimate that our Funeral Directors and ourPre-arrangement Planner have to inform Page 1 of 2 ~ , . ~ ~ : ~~'_',E'? , , ~ I e~wux a,mwa. ry f ~~s"~ti!'t - a,w+a.wr.ai.wn families at least twice or more each month that they will have to make an alternate choice from Lundy's Lane Cemetery for final disposition. The staff at the Cemetery administration office would not be aware of most of these disappointed families, as they would have been informed by members of our staffprior to contact with their office. Further, by increasing the number of grave spaces available for purchase, the City stands to realize increased funds for both operation and long-term trust benefit (i.e. Perpetual Care & Maintenance Funds). In closing, I again encourage you to adopt the recommendation of your Parks, Recreation & Culture stafi'and ofBMA Management Consulting Inc. Respectfully sub ed, 1 G. Ernest M rgan Owner(M ng Duector 4 c.c. A Kon C. Roberts Page 2 t1f 2 ' Community Services iDepar#irtent R•Z005-08 The City of Parks, Recreation & Culture Adefe Kort Nla ara Fa1Es 4s~o Queen stmt Director P.O. Box 1023 CCit'DCId~ Niagara Fags, ON L2E 6X5 weh site: vwvw.cily.niagarafaits.on.ca Tei.; (905) 356-7521 rS MATrER DEAERRED BY CoURCI1 Pax: (905}356-7404 E-mail: akon(gacity.niagarafails.on.ca . May 2, 2005 Aidetman Selina Volpatti, Chairperson and Members of Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: R-24fl5-08 - Recrea#ion Building End tJse RECOMMENf7ATiON: That Councit approve the demolition of the Recreation Commission building ('7555 Lundy's Lane) and convert the entire property for cemetery purposes. BACKGROUN[3 The MacBain Community Centre is scheduled to open in the Summer of 2005. At this time, the Parks, Recreation & Culture staffwill. relocate from the Recreation Building situated at the corner of Lundy's Lane and Montrose Road to the new Centre. A study was conducted in 2003 by B~iA Management Consulting Inc. to determine the "highest and list use" oftheRecreation Building once it was vacated. The attached Study looked into three options for the best use of the,property. The options are as follows: I. Salc of the property to a third party; 2. Alternate cemetery operational uses for the but Iding; 3. Development of lands for cemetery purposes. E1 detailed analysis, including a summary of the advantages, disadvantages, risks and opportunities fareach optioawascondueted byBMAConsultants. The finaianalysis recornrnends that the highest and best use ofthe property would be to "demolish the building and use the land for columbaria and other interment options:' This option has the least risk and the greatest revenue potential. The Lundy's Lane Cemetery is located adj scent to the Recreation property and, therefore, the land transition to cemetery use would be appropriate. There is a high demand for burial space in this cemetery however, at present, there are less than ten single lots available for sale and there are several peapte on a waiting list requesting double plots. Warkixg Tagerher to Serve Our Coanmunity Municipal Works • Piro Services • Parks, RecreatFon b Cultur8 • Bus7n8ss Dev9lopmenf • Suilriing & By-Law Services May 2, 2005 .2 - R-2005-08 The 2003 Study recommends that the City should focus the property development on building Columbaria, with space Ieft over for traditional burials. Staff believes that a better use of fire property is to develop the land for traditional burial plots (double plots and cremation plots} with an azea reserved for Calucnbaria. The rationale is that the first Columbarium was installed at Fairview Cemetery in September 2003 and the ruche sales are slower than anticipated, Aso, ~ September 2044, the City teak over the management and operation of the Stamford Green Heritage Columbarium, With the two Columbaria now in operation, it is believed the maxket is not ready for additional Columbaria at this time. The projected costs to demolish rho existing building, survey for cemetery plots, 3andscape and beautification is $75,400. Over aten-yearperiod, it is expected that 400 cemetery lots would be sold bringing in revenue of more than $206,400 and an additional $i37,600 in perpetual Laze & Maintenance Funds. The future installation ofa Columbarium will realize more than $144,440 in additional revenue and Perpetual Care & Maintenance Funds. Revenues are based on 2445 rates. A portion of the building is currently used by the Niagara District Art Association and they are in favour of relocating to the Community Resource Building, The Niagara Falls Concert Band also uses the building to store its music. Staffwil2 attempt to fund the Band an alternative Location. The proposed cemetery expansion was shared with the Park in the City Committee and they supported the option to expand the existing cemetery. The corner of Candy's Lane and Montrose isconsidered apraminentCitycornerthatwouldbenefitfromincreasedgreeningaadbeautification. The Committee unanimously supported the following motion made by Loret#a Burke and seconded by Paisley January-Pool:. To support the third alternative and to beautify the corner of Montrose Road and Lnndy's Lane and that the funds for develapmeat and ongoing maintenance be included to the cemetery budget. Conclusion: Due to the popularity of, and public demand for mare burial spaces in the Candy's Lane Cemetery, as well as the proximity of the Cemetery to the Recreation Building property, Statl'believ highest and best use far the property would be for cemetery purposes. ~ that the Prepared by: Respectfully submitted: Cynthia A. Roberts John MacDonald Manager of Cemeteries Chief Administrative Oi~'icer & Operations Planning May 2, 2005 - 3 - R 2005-08 Recon~mertded b . Ade a on Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture AKICR/das Attachment . S:1CaurtciilCouaci120051R-2(105-OS Recrcafion Building Ertd Use.wpd The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution No. Moved by Councillor Seconded by Councillor WHEREAS all meetings of Council are to be open to the public; and WHEREAS the only time a meeting or part of a meeting maybe closed to the public if the subject matter falls under one of the exceptions under s. 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT on June 25`", 2007, Niagara Falls Council will go into a closed meeting to consider matters that fall under the subject matter of 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land, and 239(2)(d), labour relations or employee negotiations. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. DEAN IORFIDA R. T. (TED) SALCI CITY CLERK MAYOR