2008/02/20 - Municipal Council Information
*for period ended February 20, 2008*
*Municipal*
Pending Items/ Council Follow Up
1. Turning Lanes at neighbourhoods of St. David's
2. Slo Pitch/ Bill Miller
3. Rink Board Advertising
4. McLeod Road Pedestrian Crossing
5. People Mover System
Other Municipally Related Items
1. Notices of Public Meetings for March 17th
2. Water & Sewer Rates Review
3. Rainbow Flag
4. Volunteers at the Arena
5. OMB -Development Charges
6. OMB -Official Plan Amendments
7. OMB -Betty's
8. TILMA
9. Surplus Federal Tax Dollars Resolution
10. Niagara CAER Chemical Emissions
11. Park in the City/ Waste Diversion
12. Recreation Committee Minutes
13. Arts & Culture Committee Minutes
14. Thank you Card from the Ruddells
15. BOOST Child Abuse Prevention
Corporate Services Department
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Clerk's Division
Inter-Department Memorandum Niagara~alls
TO: His Worship Mayor Ted Salci DATE: February 20, 2008
& Members of Council
FROM: Dean Iorfida
City Clerk
Ext. 4271
RE: Pending Items
Over the next number of pages of the Council Information are various e-mails and memos related
to action taken by staff on various motions by Council in 2007.
Often when a matter is referred to staff, staff does take immediate action. Unfortunately, often the
result is not articulated back to Council.
Many of the following items are follow ups on Council motions. Staff will attempt to better
communicate the actions on these items in 2008.
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December 7, 2007
Ms. Silvia Grottola ~
222$ Stonehaven Ave,
Niagara Falls, ON . ,
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Dear Ms. Grottola:
Traffic tJperations on Regional Road 100 (St. Paul Avenue} befween
Regional Road 101 (Mountain Raad) and Regional Road bl (Townline Road)
City of Niagara FallslTo~vn of lYia~ara-on-the-Lake
This letter is in response to your request and petition regarding the concern for vehicles
speeding and safety of Regional Road 100 {St. Paul Avenue}.
Utilizing the Regional Council approved Speed Limit Policy, a review of Regional Road
100 {St. Paul Avenue} between Regional Raad 101 (Mountain Raad} and Regional Road
~ 1 {Townline Road) was undertaken.
The warrants within the policy look at roadway alignment, roadway and shoulder width,
traffic volume, number of accesses {driveways, intersecting roads, etc.) pedestrians,
cyclists, and operating speeds; this will ensure that the appropriate speed is posted on the
roadway based on scientific fact and technically defensible and quantifiable,
The collected data was applied to the warrants of the policy and based on the results, the
existing posted speed limit of 60 kxza/h from Regional Road 101 {Mountain Road} to 22?
metres south of Regional Road b 1 {Townline Road} is appropriate and therefore, staff
will not be recommending a reduction of the posted speed.
With respect to turning lanes on Regional Road 100 {St. Paul Avenue} into the
subdivision and Eagle Valley Golf Course, staff had previously examined this. Based on
the existing pavement width, it is not possible to make left turn lanes without reducing
the southbound lanes to one and this is not recommendable as the curb .lane is primarily
used by trucks and also becomes an exclusive right turn lane onto Regional Road 101
(Mountain Road}. Geometric improvements will be considered when the roadway is
scheduled for capital improvements.
Your .letter also mentioned a concern for lack of sidewalks. Any suggested sidewalk
improvements should be addressed to the City of Niagara Falls, as they are responsible
Building Community. Building Lives..
Ms. Silvia Grottola
December 7, 2007
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for the placement of sidewalks under the Ontario Mu~aicipcrl.~ct. By copy of this letter,
staff are requesting selective enforcement of the posted speed limit from tl~e Niagara
Regional Police Service on Regional Road 100 (St. Paul Avenue} between Regional
.Road 101 Mountain Road) and Regional Road 61 (Townline Road). Staff will also
utilize the radar speed display trailer to educate drivers of the posted speed limit and
actual speed at w.h.ich they are driving.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned,
Yours truly,
Petar Vujic
Supervisor Traffic Studies .
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Mayor T. Saki, City ofNiagara 1''alls
E. Dujlovic, City ofNiagara Falls
R. Dren, City ofNiagara Falls
M. Carrick, C.'it~~ of Niag~.ra. l~~.lls
. J. CQUSins, Region ofNiagara
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Dean Iorfida - St. Paul Avenue - @ Eagle Valley
From: Marzenna Carrick
To: Dean Iorfida
Date: 12/3/2007 4:40 PM
Subject: St. Paul Avenue - @ Eagle Valley
CC: Dren, Karl
Attachments: St. Paul Avenue.wpd; St. Paul Avenue2.wpd
Hi Dean
attached are the 2 letters that were sent to the Region regarding this issue. I have not received any
information/correspondence back from the Region. I took these off of the computer.. If you need the signed
copy with the letterhead, let me know and I will retrieve from files.
I have also emailed Pete to get a status update on this.
Marzenna
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June 7, 2007
Regional Municipality of Niagara
2201 St. David's Road
P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, Ontario
L2V 4T7
Attention: Mr. Petar Vujic
Supervisor of Traffic Operations
Dear Petar:
Re: St. Paul Avenue between Mountain Road and York Road
Petition from Residents re: Speed of Vehicles
Please find attached correspondence and a petition from Ms. Silvia Grottola and area residents
requesting a reduction to the speed limit on St. Paul Avenue.
As St. Paul Avenue is under the jurisdiction of the Region of Niagara I am forwarding this request
to your attention for review and direct response to Ms. Grottola.
I trust this information is satisfactory. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Yours truly,
Marzenna Carrick, C.E.T.
Manager of Traffic Operations
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E. Duj lovic, Exec. Director
K. Dren, Director
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Community Services Department
Transportation Services
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Ext 5204 Fax 905-353-0651
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June 11, 2007
Regional Municipality of Niagara
2201 St. David's Road
P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, Ontario
L2V 4T7
Attention: Mr. Petar Vujic
Supervisor of Traffic Operations
Dear Petar:
Re: St. Paul Avenue between Mountain Road and York Road
This is further to my letter dated June 7, 2007 pertaining to the speed of traffic on St. Paul Avenue,
as per the correspondence received from Mr. Silvia Grottola.
Please be advised that City council at its meeting May 28, 2007, discussed this request and referred
to staff and the Niagara Region to also investigate the possibility of adding turning lanes into the
Eagle Valley Golf course and into the Neighbourhood of St. David's Subdivision.
I forward this request for your investigation along with the review for a reduced speed limit on St.
Paul Ave. Upon concluding your investigation, would you also forward a copy of the findings to our
office, so that we may prepare a response to City council. I appreciate your co-operation regarding
this matter.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Yours truly,
Marzenna Carrick, C.E.T.
Manager of Traff c Operations
c. Mayor Salci
E. Duj lovic, Exec. Director
K. Dren, Director
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Dean Iorfida -Letter to Bill Miller
From: Denyse Morrissey
To: Dean Iorfida
Date: 11/26/2007 1:08 PM
Subject: Letter to Bill Miller
CC: Ed Dujlovic
Attachments: Letter to Bill Miller June 07.pdf
Dean,
Here is the letter sent in June 2007 to Bill Miller. PRC has not budgeted for any costs for fields in NOTL or St.
Catharines in the draft 2008 either.
Regards,
Denyse
Denyse Morrissey, B.A; M.P.A.
Director
Parks, Recreation & Culture
City of Niagara Falls
7150 Montrose Road, Unit 1
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2H 3N3
Phone: (905) 356-7521 ext. 3331
Fax: (905) 356-7404
email: dmorrissey@niagarafalls.ca
web: www.niagarafalls.ca
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June 1, 2007
Mr. Bill Miller, President
Slo-Pitch National Softball Inc.
63 Galaxy Blvd., #4
Etobicoke, ON M9W SR7
Dear Mr. Miller:
Thank you for meeting with Parks, Recreation & Culture (PRC) staff on May 22, 2007. Staff
requested this meeting in follow-up to the letter you had provided to the Mayor and Members of
Council received on May 8, 2007. This letter was forwarded to PRC by Council.
The overall purpose of this meeting was to review the recommendations from staff with respect to
scheduling. It was staff's opinion that greater use of our existing community fields via scheduling
provided a solution for your Provincial and bi-annual National Slo-Pitch tournament held annually
in Niagara Falls, in conjunction with the Optimist Club to reduce the use of fields in other
municipalities.
The payment of field fees in other municipalities which charge for field use (such as St. Catharines,
and Niagara-on-.the Lake) by the City of Niagara Falls would not be a financial cost incurred by the
City of Niagara Falls in 2007. The provision of fields in Niagara Falls in 2007 would continue to
be at no cost.
A General Summary of the Meeting is provided below:
In attendance: Bill Miller, President, Slo-Pitch Nationals, Ron Cloutier, Optimist Club, George
Smith, Optimist Club, Denyse Morrissey, Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture and Steve
Hamilton, Manager, Recreation Services .
Staff had made a number of scheduling suggestions including starting earlier (8:00 a.m.) and
running later in the evening (9:00 - 9:30 p.m. or 11:00 p.m. with lighting).
• The use of lights at Optimist Park was suggested by Staff to support extended use each day
at this facility (or to 11:00 .pm. each day for example). It was also noted by yourself and the
Optimist Club that this recommended option was not supported. Specifically, George Smith
of the Optimist Club noted that turning on the lights at the Optimist Club is additional costs
due to the fees charged for lighting by the City.
• Staff reaffirmed that lighting was an option they deemed viable and indicated that issues
noted of residential concerns with any use of the park post 9:00 p.m. would be addressed.
Community Services Department
Parks, Recreation & Culture
Workin TO ether to Serve Our Communi Ext 3331 Fax 905-356-7404
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This would be achievable consistent with many community events at this park each year,
ensuring a respectful working relationship with the park neighbours.
• Slo-Pitch confirmed that a registration fee per team (with approximately 1000-team
competing is $350 per team) is charged for the events held in Niagara Falls. Staffunderstood
that these events are the main revenue generators annually for both Slo-Pitch Nationals, as
well as the Optimist Club. Staff also commented on the 'S0-50' partnership model in place
with our community sport organizations where they contribute 50% of the cost of facility
development or improvements. The example of Girls Soccer and their recent commitment
of $500,000 to soccer field development costs was noted by staff.
• The investment to date in Patrick Cummings Park for 6 new diamonds is approximately $1.9
M with another $1.5 M planned in 2008 and 2009. Of this almost $800,000 is related to
lights on two fields.
• The future expanded hours of play indicated by Staff would be accommodated at Patrick
Cummings with lights (in the 2008 capital budget) to be added to two fields. Staffs
understanding from this discussion was lighting two of the fields at Patrick Cummings would
provide significant expanded hours of play for Slo-Pitch. However, it is now our
understanding that lights at this park are not important or critical to Slo-Pitch tournaments.
Instead, lights are desired by the community leagues that regularly play at this facility.
• On the issue of what is critical for your tournaments' continued growth and success, you
have noted that the changing nature of the game has made many of the fields in Niagara
Falls, including those at Optimist Club, inadequately sized for the length that players can
now hit the ball. As noted during discussions, you suggested that your tournaments require
an additional six fields of a size equal or greater than the six new fields recently built at
Patrick Cummings.
• During the discussion, the PRC staff identified the recommendations from the Strategic Plan
related to community baseball fields in Niagara Falls. It was noted that the Strategic Plan
is available on the City website.
• Capital budget prof ections (2008 to 2011) at this time do not include building any additional
softball baseball fields in Niagara Falls, nor expanding the number of fields at Patrick
Cummings Complex over the existing 6 fields.
• Additionally, the significant contribution to the local economy via sport tourism from the
Slo-Pitch tournament has long been recognized, particularly given the hotel bookings in the
community.
There was also some discussion about redeveloping some of the current fields in community
parks in Niagara Falls to make them larger and therefore more suitable for your tournament.
The associated capital costs were noted by Staff. Specifically, we discussed Chippawa Lions
#2, Don Johnson Park, Gus Munroe, Houck Park, Ker Park, as well as A.G. Bridge and the
limitations these community parks present to your event.
• The consideration by Optimist Club to sell their existing land to purchase lands in the City
was noted. Staff also commented on the potential viability of a new premier private softball
centre being supported financially by Slo-Pitch in partnership with the Optimist as a strategic
consideration with any purchase of new lands. The value of the land per acre was noted by
Optimist Club to be approximately $800 K per acre with approximately 39 acres. The
limitations of the facility to support Slo-Pitch at the park was noted, given proximity to the
residential neighhours and not allowing all diamonds to be used.
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• PRC will continue as an ongoing practice, to review our facilities to determine the need to
redevelop and enhance facilities to meet changing needs and emerging recreation trends in
the community.
• PRC staff has confirmed that it will continue to offer its fields and staff resources for the use
of your tournaments as it has in the past with no change in this service for 2007.
• In follow-up to the meeting, the City of St. Catharines has changed the permit to be in the
name of your organization on May 24, 2007. The approximate value of this permit is around
$17,000 in field fees. The contact person is Kathy Moldenhauer, Manager of Recreation
Facilities at (905} 688-5601 ext. 1923.
Again, thank-you for meeting with us regarding your letter to Council expressing concern about the
direction of the City regarding the payment for fields outside of Niagara Falls for this tournament.
If you have any further thoughts or ideas with respect to our meeting and the issues discussed, we
would certainly entertain further discussion and meet with you.
Yours truly,
Denyse Morrissey
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
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Dean Iorfida - Re: Rink Board Advertising
From: Steve Hamilton
To: John MacDonald
Date: 2/7/2007 4:53 PM
Subject: Re: Rink Board Advertising
John:
Have reviewed with Supervisors and have had reviewed the daily inspection sheets.
There has been no significant report of broken lexan (material that covers the rink board advertising) in the
arenas.
The rink boards are inspected on a regular basis.
I am advised that the lexan, although not breaking, will periodically have screws that pop out. Staff will
refasten this lexan, but as it is a minor repair that is done fairly frequently it is not always recorded as being
done.
Short of knowing the arena and date of occurrence we can not investigate any further.
I have had the boards reviewed and they are currently in order.
Thx
SH
John MacDonald 2/7/2007 4:38 PM
Steve:
Further to my previous a-mail please provide me with an update on this matter.
John
Steve:
On Monday night, Councillor Wayne Thomson indicated he had been approached by Bill Armstrong who lives on
St. Paul Avenue in Niagara Falls. Bill indicated that while at one of the arenas, he noticed that some of the
advertising on the rink boards was coming off creating a very ~rnsafe situation.
Councillor Thomson asked that you investigate this and give consideration to other options to advertising on the
boards if, in fact, we have an inherent safety issue with the current advertising. Please keep me informed, as I
would like to keep Councillor Thomson current on this issue.
Thank you.
John
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From: Steve Hamilton
To: John MacDonald
Date: 2/23/2007 12:40 PM
Subject: Complaint re: Arena Boards
CC: Buddy Lowe; Denyse Morrissey; John Elia
John:
lust to let you know as way of follow-up. The complaint you forwarded to me from Mr. Armstrong via Councillor W.
Thomson.
I had called Mr. Armstrong and discussed his concerns. He identified that the serious issue of disrepair on this lexan
covering the rink board actually occurred last year but he was also was concerned with the concept of covering the rink
boards with this product as he is of the opinion it could represent ongoing and future safety issues for users. i assured
him that our staff review the boards on a regular basis and deficiencies are identified and appropriate action is taken.
John Elia reviewed the current state of the lexan at Stamford Arena and has removed several deficient pieces. The
replacement of this material is the responsibility of BoardView Advertising. They have subsequently come in and made the
necessary repairs. John Elia has also met with Mr. Armstrong since the completion of the work.
Thx
SH
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Dean Iorfida - Re: Fwd: mcleod road pedestrian crossing
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From: Marzenna Carrick
To: Dean Iorfida
Date: 12/4/2007 9:59 AM
Subject: Re: Fwd: mcleod road pedestrian crossing
CC: Dren, Karl
Hi Dean
for your information, I advised Linda Foster that we will be installing a "pedestrian ahead" symbolized sign on
McLeod Road in the near future on the north side of McLeod Road near PinOak Drive. I also identified that
traffic signals are proposed for the intersection of McLeod @ PinOak, however, they would be installed at the
same time that the road is improved/widened. This will most likely occur within the next 3 or so years.
Regards
Marzenna
Dean Iorfida 11/20/2007 11:57 AM
Thanks Marzenna.
Dean
Marzenna Carrick 11/20/2007 11:53 AM
I have called Linda Foster and discussed request with her.
Marzenna
Dean Iorfida 11/20/2007 11:32 AM
At a recent Council meeting, Councillor Wing brought up the request noted above. She wasn't clear exactly
where the resident was proposing a crosswalk.
I know there are long-term plans in this area (like a traffic light, which would be preferable to a crosswalk).
Can someone from P&T call Linda Foster at 905-374-7545.
Thanks
Dean.
"Janice Wing" <janice_wing@cogeco.ca> 11/20/2007 11:09 AM
Hi Dean,
Do you recall this email discussion between us on Oct. 17?
You wrote
"By the way, with regard to your motion Monday re: a cross walk on McLeod. I didn't quite catch the exact
location you were suggesting. Also, we did have a discussion about it in Senior Staff and it was indicated that
when the new Canadian Tire goes in there will be traffic lights at McLeod & Pin Oak, which may alleviate the
need for a crosswalk. (I think all will agree a signalized intersection on Mcleod would be the safer alternative)."
replied
"I must admit I'm a bit confused as well on the exact location of the "Seniors Crossing" sign request for McLeod
Rd. The lady had caught me in the afternoon as I was rushing to finish my Council reading before running out
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the door to meet the school bus in St. David's, and I didn't have a chance to drive down and take a look at the
situation. Could you possibly give her a call to get some clarification? Her name is Linda Foster and her
number is 905-374-7545. I agree, too, that a signal would be far better. I'm wondering - if it's mid-block,
perhaps we could put in one of those pedestrian-activated ones? I was hoping that we could get one of those in
front of Greycliffe Manor on Lundy's Lane as well; I hadn't realized it's Regional there -did we ever hear back
from them?"
Mrs. Foster called again this morning and was wondering why she hadn't heard anything from anyone yet on her
request. I advised that I had raised it at Council and had subsequently passed her name and phone number on
to staff. I said this morning that I would ask that someone on staff give her a call. Could either you or someone
appropriate from Municipal Works please do so and provide an update to her? Thanks!
Janice
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4310 Queen Street
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Chief Administrative Officer ~ Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
- web site: www.niagarafalls.ca
(905) 356-7521 Ext. 5100
Fax: (905) 374-3557
jmacdonald@niagarafalls.ca
December 3, 2007
Carolyn A. Bones, President
The Chamber of Commerce, Niagara Falls
4056 Dorchester Road
. Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6M9
Dear Carolyn:
re: People Mover System
Thanks for your ongoing.interest in the People Mover Project.
Over the- last several months, the People Mover Steering Committee has reviewed various options
for the People Mover System with the hope that a status report would be available by year end.
However, due to unforeseen delays and scheduling conflicts, our next Steering Committee meeting
is not scheduled until mid January 2008, with an update scheduled to be presented to Council at its
January 28, 2008 meeting.
In the meantime, if you have any specific questions, please feel free to contact me directly.
Yours truly,
hn MacDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
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Mayor Ted Salci and Members of Council
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2 E 6X5
Dear Mayor Salci and Council:
Re: People Mover System
On July 23, 2007 we wrote a letter requesting the status of the People
Mover System. We received a response to that letter from Dean lorfida,
City Clerk, on August 23, 2007. The letter indicated a staff report updating
the status of the People Mover System would be brought forward to a
Council meeting in September. It further stated we would receive a copy of
the report when it was available.
As it is now November, and we have not received the report or any
indication of when it may be available we anticipate its release has been
delayed. However, we would still Like:,to learn :the status of the People
Mover Project. Therefore, we respectfull~F request` you advise when the staff
report will be available. Further, we request _a copy of .that report be made
available to us when it is .available.
Sincerely
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Zoning By-law Amendment Application
Ci#y File: AM-37/2007 -The Bethlehem Not-For-Profit Housing Projects of Niagara
PROPOSED CHANGE
An application to change the zoning of the subject
land to permit the development of a 3-storey K
apartment building containing 40 units. A related
severance application (File B46/200/NF) to create the S
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Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: City of Niagara Falls
Council Chambers, City Hall
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To provide input in writing, or request notice if the proposed Zoning By-law amendment is approved, please
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A copy of the Planning and Development Division's Recommendation Report on the application will be
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The subject land is currently zoned Development Holding {DH). The applicant has requested the zoning of the
land be changed to the Residential Apartment SB Density (RSB) zone with a special provision for increased
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If you disagree with Council's decision on the application, you may file an appeal to the Ontario. Municipal
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is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Niagara Falls City Council to the Ontario Municipal Board.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to
the City of Niagara Falls before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to
the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are
reasonable grounds to do so.
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of Robinson Street (foil ~Tos. 2725-0300-022-0300, 2?25-4700-020-1400 and 2725-070-020-1500)
Zoning By-iaw Amendment Application
City File; AM-I4/2007 (Revised).- Canadian Niagara Hotels (Michael I)iCienzo)
On October 15, 2007, Council approved a Zoning By-
law amendment application by Canadian Niagara Hotels
to permit approximately 174 of the parking spaces ~
required fora 26 storey hotel on Parcel 1 (5382 ~
Robinson Street) to be located off-site on Parcel 2
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now proposing to provide approximately 235 of the 5
required parking spaces for the hotel in a tandem
parking arrangement, on Parcel 2. Refer to
Schedules 1 and 2 for further details.
HAVE YOUR SAY
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Input on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is ~oexw~or+
welcome and encouraged. You can provide input by:
speaking at the public meeting or by making a written _
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PUBLIC MEETING
Date: March 17, 2008
Time: 7:00 PM Mu~Y
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Place: City of Niagara Falls
Council Chambers, City HaII
4310 Queen Street
WRITTEN SUBMISSION
To provide input in writing, or request notice if the proposed Zoning By-Iaw amendment is approved, please
submit a letter to the Director of Planning & Development, City Hall, 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario,
L2E 6X5 prior to March 4, 2008.
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MORE INFORMATION
For more information please contact Andrew Bryce, Planner 2, at (905)356-7521, extension 4232 or visit the
Planning and Development Division, second floor, City Ha11, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.rn.
A copy of the Planning and Development Division's Recommendation Report on the application will be
available after 4:00 p.m. on March 12, 2008.
LEGAL NOTICE
Section 34 of the Planning Act
Parcel 1 (5382 Robinson Street) is currently zoned Tourist Commercial (TC-4) with site specific provisions
permitting a hotel with a height of 76 metres (249 feet). Parcel 2 (between Stanley Avenue and Allendale
Avenue) is currently zoned TC. Site specific zoning provisions are requested to allow required parking spaces
on Parcel 1 to be provided in tandem and to allow approximately 235 of the required parking spaces on Parcel
1 to be provided in tandem on Parcel 2.
If you disagree with Council's decision on the application, you can appeal it to the Ontario Municipal Board
(O.M.B.}. However, under the terms of the Planning Act, if you have not expressed your views at the public
meeting or sent in your written comments before the proposed zoning by-law is passed, the O.M.B. may dismiss
all or part of.your appeal.
Dated at the City of Niagara Falls this 15th day of February, 2008.
Alex Herlovitch
Director of Planning & Development
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1712093 Ontario Limited and 2100422 Ontario Limited (Victor & Carmen Menechella)
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To provide input in writing, or request notice if the proposed Zoning By-law amendment is approved, please
submit a letter to the Director of Planning & Development, City Hall, 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario,
L2E 6X5 prior to March 4, 2008.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information please contact Andrew Bryce, Planner 2, at (905)356-7521, extension 4232 or visit the
Planning and Development Division, second floor, City Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
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A copy of the Planning and Development Division's Recommendation Report on the application will be
available after 4:00 p.m. on March 12, 2008.
LEGAL NOTICE
Section 34 of the Planning Act
Parcel 1 is zoned Tourist Commercial with site specific zoning provisions (TC-238) as varied by minor
variances that permit an 18 storey hotel and which temporarily permits required parking to be located off-site
on Parcel 2. The applicant is requesting Parcel 1 to be placed under a new site specific Tourist Commercial zone
to permit the expansion of the hotel and allow the majority of the hotel's parking to be provided off-site on
Parcels 2 and 3. Parcel 3 was recently created through a severance.
If you disagree with Council's decision on the application, you can appeal it to the Ontario Municipal Board
(O.M.B.). However, if a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make
written submissions to the City of Niagara Falls before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not
entitled to appeal the decision of the Niagara Falls City Council to the Ontario. Municipal Board.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to
the City of Niagara Falls before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to
the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are
reasonable grounds to do so.
Dated at the City of Niagara Falls this 15th day of February, 2008.
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Zoning B~-law Amendment Application
City File: AM-2008-001 -City of Niagara falls
PROPOSED CHANGE
A City initiated amendment to recognize the
use of the land for recreational purposes and 1
to apply appropriate development standards
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WRITTEN SUBMISSION
To provide input in writing, or request notice if the proposed Zoning By-law amendment is approved, please
submit a letter to the Director of Planning & Development, City Hall, 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls,
Ontario, L2E 6X5 prior to March 4, 2008.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information please contact Andrew Bryce, Planner 2, at (905)356-7521, extension 4232 or visit the
Planning and Development Division, second floor, City Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
A copy of the Planning and Development Division's Recommendation Report on the application will be
available after 4:00 p.m. on March 12, 2008.
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LEGAL NOTICE
Section 34 of the Planning Act
The land is currently zoned Residential Single Family 1 C Density (Rl C). The current zoning does not allow
private recreational uses. The zoning of the land is proposed to be changed to Open Space (OS) to recognize
the existing public park, allow future recreational uses, and apply appropriate development standards to guide
the erection of associated buildings and structures.
If you disagree with Council's decision on the application, you can appeal it to the Ontario Municipal Board
(O.M.B.}. However, if a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make
written submissions to the City of Niagara Falls before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not
entitled to appeal the decision of the Niagara Falls City Council to the Ontario Municipal Board.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to
the City of Niagara Falls before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to
the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are
reasonable grounds to do so.
Dated at the City of Niagara Falls this 15th day of February, 2008.
Alex Herlovitch
Director of Planning & Development
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OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION
CITY FILE: AM-31/2005
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE PLANNING ACT
You are invited to attend a public meeting where City Council will consider an application to amend
the City's Official Plan to convert industrial land to residential and environmental protection area.
The meeting will be held on:
Monday, March 17, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4310 Queen Street.
The City of Niagara Falls has received an application for the conversion of approximately 64ha of
vacant lands from Industrial to Residential and Environmental Protection Area in the City's Official
Plan. Together with lands to the north containing the Warren Woods Subdivision and an additional
19 ha of land which is to remain industrial; the subj ect lands are part of the proposed Warren Woods
Community which would ultimately develop into a 1,000-1,375 residential community with retail,
community, recreational and office uses. Also proposed for redesignation are lands containing
Provincially Significant Wetlands, Warren Creek (east of Kalar Road) and the re-alignment of
Warren Creek (west of Kalar Road) which will be designated Environmental Protection Area to
restrict development.
The amendment would recognize the conversion of the lands, however development will be
dependant on the approval of a Secondary Plan which will assess such details as natural area
protection, transportation, servicing, community design and densities. The Secondary Plan will be
approved through an amendment to the Official Plan.
A copy of the proposed Official Plan amendment is available for public review in the Planning and
Development Division, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The meeting is being held to inform you about the application and to provide you with an
opportunity to express your views. Your comments may be given verbally or as a written submission.
Written comments should be submitted to the Director of Planning and Development, City
Hall, 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6X5 prior to March 3, 2008. Please refer
to City File AM-31/2005.
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-The comments you provide, as well as the report of City staff, will help Council make a decision on
the application. Council may ask for revisions to the proposal or attach conditions to its decision.
If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed amendments you must make a written
request to the Director of Planning & Development. If Council adopts the Official Plan Amendment,
it will be sent to the Regional Municipality of Niagara for final approval. The Region will provide
notice of its decision on the application.
If you disagree with Council's decision on the application or the Region's decision respecting the
Official Plan Amendment, you can appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (O.M.B.). If a person
or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the City of Niagara Falls and/or Regional
Municipality of Niagara in respect of the applications does not make oral submissions at the
public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Niagara Falls and/or Regional
Municipality of Niagara before the proposed Official Plan and/or zoning by-law amendment
is adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal.
A copy of the Planning and Development Division's Recommendation Report on the application will
be available after 4:00 p.m. on March 11, 2008.
Additional information related to the application and the proposed amendments maybe obtained
from the Planning and Development Division, second floor, City Hall, between the hours of 8:30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or by telephoning (905) 356-7521, extension 4238.
This notice is dated at Niagara Falls, Ontario thisl5th day of February, 2008.
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Alex Herlovitch
Director of Planning & Development
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Mr. & Mrs. Len & Marj orie Shaw
6856 McMicking Street
Niagara Falls ON L2J 1X3
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Shaw:
Re: Water & Sewer Rates Review
Thank you for your letter and petition on behalf of the Niagara Falls Horticultural Society and the
Royal Canadian Naval Association regarding sewer rates. Your correspondence has been passed on
to the appropriate staff and copied to the Mayor and Council.
With your concerns in mind, please be apprised that the City is undertaking a review of water and
sewer rates. Two Stakeholder Meetings are scheduled to take place at City Hall in the near future.
I would encourage you to attend. Also, if you could please pass this information onto your
colleagues and associates that signed the petition, it would greatly be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dean fida
City Clerk
c. Todd Harrison, Acting Director of Finance
Corporate Services Department
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Royal Canadian Naval Association and members of the public, I am
enclosing a petition regarding sewage costs.
we all realize that the sewage system does need repairing or replacing,
but we feel that the present unfair distribution of charges should be
reviewed.
Sincerely,
Len and Marjorie Shaw
dS56 McMicking Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario
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Re: City fewer Rates
The following complaint is regarding he discrimi0,atory cost of sewer charges during the
summer months.
Homes built during the nineteen fifties and sixt~~es, were constructed on large lots approx 64' ~
1.24'-154'
These days building contractors would construct three townhouses on this .size of lots, thus sewer
charged would be shared between thr~ families.
An actual example of winter vs. summer bills for a home built an a 64'x154' lot is as follows:
1. Covers the period for Dec.06 - ~-Feb 07 this shows a total sewer charge of
$50.47 and would cover the act,~aI amount of water going into the-sewer system,
2: Covers the period for June 0? --Aug: 07 showing a total sewer charge of $172:58
` -this difference between the two bills being X122.11. covers the sewer cost on
water that does NOT go into the sewer but into watering the garden.
This means that if you have a Large garden to water; you are penalized by having to pay a .larger
portion of the sewer system maintenance, than those with only a small garden. .
If you agree that.a more equitable solution would be to either have. a general flat rate or to
base summer bills on usage during the winter months would you please sign this petition.
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November 20, 2007
Mr. E.J. Bielawski P. Eng
7148 McColl Drive,
Niagara Falls ON L2J 1 G8
Dear Mr. Bi awski:
I got your voice mail today. I appreciate your continued interest in the water rates issue; however,
I should remind you of Council's most recent motion on the matter, from their meeting of October
29th:
That the information provided in response to "Water Rate Study" be received and filed; That
staff be authorized to engage consulting services to review the City's water and sewer rates and
that Louden and Fortin be invited to provide a proposal on the water and sewer rate review.
Based on the above motion, Louden and Fortin has been invited to submit a proposal. Staff already
has a proposal from BMA Consulting for such a review. Upon selection of a consultant, you will
be invited to personally sit down with the consultant and go over your findings.
Since Council has provided direction on this matter, there really is no purpose for you and I to meet,
especially since I am not technical expert in this area. Staff will be more than happy to facilitate
meetings with you and the eventual consultant.
Once again, your efforts on this issue are greatly appreciated. I trust that the process currently
proposed will lead to an improved system.
Sincerely,
Dean Iorfida
City Clerk
c. His Worship Mayor Salci & Members of Council
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Mr. Edward J. Bielawski, P. Eng.
7148 McColl Drive
Niagara Falls ON L2J 1 G8
Dear Mr. Bi~wski:
Thank you for your letter dated November 29, 2007.
Although I do not wish to engage you in a possible endless back and forth of letters, I feel that it is
prudent that I respond to some of your statements in your correspondence.
You seem to be inferring that you were not provided an opportunity to present your findings to
Council. This is factually incorrect. In fact, I cannot think of a recent citizen presenter who has been
afforded more opportunity to present their views, opinions and findings. I remind you that you were
first provided an opportunity to speak at the July 23rd Corporate Services meeting. Although I was
not present at the meeting, it is my understanding from reading the transcript of your presentation
that you were given ample time to outline your premise that the rate structure was not user pay.
Subsequently, staff brought back report CPS-2007-03, Water and Sewer Rate Structure. The report
recommended that Council authorize Staff to engage consulting services to review the City's water
and sewer rates. The report clearly stated that the concerns you raised had validity, hence, the
recommendation for the review. This report, however, was deferred on two occasions to allow you
another opportunity to present your views, opinions and findings, even though the recommendation
in the report did not hinge on another presentation by you.
I should note that when Council hears a deputation during their regular agenda, the speaker is limited
to ten (10) minutes. At the Standing Committees of Council, of which Corporate Services is one,
there is more flexibility. You were scheduled for Corporate Services to allow you more time to
present your findings, without being limited to the ten minutes.,
Our agenda for October 29`~ scheduled an hour and a half for Corporate Services, the majority of
time of which would be allocated to the Water and Sewer Rate issue. My recollection is that we
were delayed that day, however, there was still about an hour available to deal with the matter,
therefore, your contention that "I would be the only presenter at the meeting" is irrelevant because
of the amount of time on the Corporate Services agenda afforded to the issue. You would not be
afforded as much time if the matter was on the regular Council agenda.
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Your statement that you were informed on the 29th that you would be the third presenter is also
irrelevant and factually incorrect. I am not really sure what difference it makes how many speakers
were scheduled when there was enough time on the agenda to allow you to make a thorough
presentation. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, your presentation was disorganized and unfocused.
I, personally, intervened to explain the various exhibits and documents, when you were unable to,
because of my familiarity with the material. I would also posit that a number of Councillors, through
their questioning, attempted to "draw out" the information you wished to present. It is fair to say,
that all present were overly solicitous in trying to allow you every opportunity to articulate your
position.
With regard to Mr. Burden and Mr. MacDonald preceding your presentation, staff is often called
upon to provide background or context on the matter at hand. I would not consider the staff persons
to be presenters, per se. Staff's job is to provide information, context and recommendations and that
is what was done on the 29th of October.
To reiterate my letter of November 20th, Council has provided direction on the Water and Sewer rate
matter. A consultant will be engaged and you will be provided an opportunity to present your
findings to the consultant. As stated before, I am not sure what another (your third) presentation to
Council will accomplish, since direction has been provided, direction which supports your original
contention that rate structure has to be reviewed. Also, I know you have had numerous discussions
with various Council members to espouse your views. To say you have not been able to fully
present your views is simply not true.
Nonetheless, your latest letter and my reply will be forwarded to Council in an upcoming Council
Information package/ a-mail. If any Council member wants to allow you another opportunity to
formally speak before them, I am confident they will make such a motion at a future meeting;
however, it would be my recommendation that another deputation will not provide any new
information or change the direction already approved.
I am confident that the Water and Sewer Rate review is the right course of action and that you will
be able to provide valued input during that process.
Sincerely,
Dean Iorfida
City Clerk
c. Mayor & Members of Council
Senior Staff
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Edward J. Bielawski, P.Eng.
7148 McColl Drive,
Niagara Falls, ON
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November 29, 2007
Mr. Dean lorfida
City Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
Dear Dean
Re: your letter of November 20,2007
As you are aware I was originally scheduled to speak before the
Committee on October 15, 2007. The reason my presentation was
deferred from October 15 to October 29 was to provide me sufficient time
to respond to staff's report CCPS-2007-03, September 24, 2007, since
staff's report was six pages in length. Ken Burden recommended the
deferral since he felt that the October 15, 2007 agenda as scheduled would
allow very little time if any for my presentation. It was agreed that I would
be the only presenter scheduled for the meeting. Councilor Wayne
Thomson was present during the meeting.
On the afternoon of October 29, 2007 I was informed by Mr. Burden
that I was now scheduled to be the third presenter preceded by Mr.
MacDonald and himself. My presentation would refute most of staff's
statements and clearly demonstrate that the present rate structure was
never "user-pay". Staff presented no factual data to support their
statements. In fact NONE of the explanations were credible.
The morning following the meeting I contacted the Mayor's office to
schedule an appointment with him in regards to the manner in which the
meeting was managed. For your information, prior to July 23, 2007 l had 3
meetings with the Mayor reviewing my findings which conclusively proved
the rate structure was not "user-pay". I was informed by his office that the
Mayor would return my call to schedule the meeting. To date he never
returned my call.
I placed several calls the same day to Mr. Burden to discuss with him
the reason I was not permitted the time, as agreed, to make my
presentation to Committee. Late that afternoon I again called his office and
was informed that he would not be returning my call and that you would
contact me. I spoke with you, the same afternoon, requesting that I be
permitted to address Council on the Council meeting scheduled for
November 12, 2007. You stated that I would not be placed on the agenda
since "the issue was dead and I would be wasting Council's time".
Staff in their F-2000-74-Utility Rate Structure report were duly bound
to demonstrate in easy to understand Exhibits or examples that the new
rate structure was FAIR and EQUITABLE. The exhibits provided
meaningless data which when analysed proved conclusively that the rate
structure was NOT FAIR and NOT EQUITABLE.
An example of the 2000 approved rate structure in an easy to
understand format is shown as follows.
December 11, 2000 Approved Rate Structure
Customer Monthly Usage Monthly Service
(Cubic Metres} (2000) Charg~2000)
Highest User 25,000 $840.43
28 Unit Townhouse Condo 400 $560.28
Large Hotel 9,000 $400.22
Shopping Plaza 500 $20.01
11 Unit Townhouse Condo 180 $20.01
Homeowner 5 $20.01
Would Council approve the 2000 proposed rate structure if the
supporting Exhibits were presented in an understandable format as shown
above?
Therefore, with this letter I request that I be permitted to address
Council at the next scheduled Council meeting and conclude my
presentation. Council and the homeowners have a right to know that staff
on December 11, 2000 proposed a rate structure that was purported to be
"user-pay" and which their own supporting data proved it was not user-pay.
I await your earliest response.
Yours Truly,
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Dear Mayor Salci and Members of City Council:
Re. Flying of the "Gay Flag"
This letter is being written on behalf of the Niagara Falls Ministerial
Fellowship and the members of the clergy and the congregations it
represents as concerned citizens of the City of Niagara Falls, to express
a compassionate concern for our City, for you as our civic leaders and
the citizens of Niagara. Falls.
Our City heralds the majesty of God's creation in the beauty of the Falls.
We are privileged to enjoy a wonderful quality of life given to us by God.
That quality of life comes from the assurance of knowing the Creator
loves all people and destines that they love Him and enjoy Him forever.
To this end, we have prayed consistently over the years that God would
look upon our City with His favour and forgiveness to bless our homes,
businesses, schools, civic leadership and every aspect of community life.
NIFMmindedpastorsand We affirm with the Scriptures, "The Lord loves righteousness and justice;
congregations bringing a
unified message of the earth is full of his unfailing love (Psalm 33:5 NIV)" and
salvation in Jesus Christ to "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people
the city of Niagara Falls.
Core Leadership Team: (P rOVe rbs 14:34 N I V)
Rev. John Fraser
Rev. Mart1n Goode (chair)
Rev, Dale Hiebert We understand there may have been pressures to respond to what as
Rev. Herm Plett
Rev. Mark Soppitt become a common strategic tactic of activists in the gay community to
Rev. KeesTengnagel raise the flag, symbolic of their chosen lifestyle, at City Hall. However, it
Information: is our concern that the raising of that flag, representing a small minority
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The intent of this letter is not to express any form of malevolence toward
those who have chosen a gay lifestyle, but rather to bring hope and help.
We are praying for you, our Mayor and Council, trusting God that future
decisions made on behalf of our City will be accurate expressions of our
city's values, reputation and the families our fine city.
We kindly wish each of you God's best and blessing in the coming year.
Respectfully
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Members of the NFMF:
Rev. Brandon Duff, Church at The Falls
Rev. Christer Ireborg, Niagara International Worship Center
Rev. Dale Hiebert, Niagara Chrisian Life Assembly
Rev. Dave Spadzinski, Lighthouse Church of God
Rev. Evon Craig, Main Street Baptist
Revs. Kees and Faith Tengnagel, Niagara Living Faith Church
Rev. Jacob Birch, Glengate Alliance Church
Rev. Herm Plett, Mountain Park Church
Revs. Howard and Sheila Smith, Living Waters Fellowship
Rev. John Fraser, Falls View Brethren in Christ Church
Rev. Mark Soppitt, Niagara Community Church
Rev. Martin Goode, Grace Gospel Church
Rev. Pieter Greyling, Stamford Presbyterian Church
Rev. Reid Cooke, Redeemer Bible Church
Rev. Rob Duncan, First Baptist Church
Rev. Rudy Ouwehand, Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church
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February 11, 2008
Reverend Martin Goode, NFMF Chairman
Niagara Falls Ministerial Fellowship
c/o 5855 Valley Way
Niagara Falls ON L2E 1X9
Dear Reverend Goode:
Re: Rainbow Flag
Your letter to Mayor Salci, prior to Christmas, was forwarded to me for a response. My apologies
for not responding sooner.
There is currently no request to raise or fly the Rainbow Flag in our community. Whether this
becomes an annual request remains to be seen. If indeed a request is made it would likely be in the
spring in anticipation of a June flag raising.
Flag raisings in our community traditionally do not receive much media coverage. I believe that last
year's coverage associated with the Rainbow Flag only occurred because it was the first raising of
this flag in Niagara Falls and because of the theft of the original flag that was flown. I am doubtful
whether such a raising this year will receive much media interest. Which leads to my point, that had
it not been for last year's press coverage, the NFMF, and the public in general, would probably have
been oblivious to flag's raising and subsequent flying. The municipality regularly flies flags of
various different social, non-profit and cultural organizations. I would argue that you would be hard
pressed to identify which flags are flying at City Hall at any given time. In fact, it would probably
be only the members of a given organization that would pay much heed to their organization's own
flag flying.
I gather that the gist of your letter is that the City Council should not have approved such a flag
raising; however, there are practical and legal reasons why refusal of the request really is not an
option.
City Council routinely approves such requests to many other groups and organizations within the
community. Denying this request would be a violation of the Human Rights Code, which has been
challenged in both Hamilton and London. In both cases, it was ruled that the municipality must treat
this organization the same as any other community organization and not discriminate. In 1995, then-
mayor of London, Dianne kett refused to proclaim Pride Week.
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The Ontario Human Rights Commission ruled she had discriminated against the homosexual
population and fined her and London's council $10,000 each. In addition, the City of London
incurred $70,000 in legal fees to defend its' position. In light of such precedence, it would be foolish
for our municipality to discriminate, especially at a cost to the taxpayers of nearly $100,000, for
something as innocuous as a flag raising.
The only way a municipality could deny such requests is to have a policy to not entertain any flag
raisings or proclamations, as some municipalities have done. This would seem to be a drastic
measure, penalizing many well-established social and cultural organizations in the community. The
groups that have had flag raisings in Niagara Falls over the last number of years include:
- Canadian Red Cross (Canadian Blood Services)
- Canadian Cancer Society
- Canadian Mental Health Association
- United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada
- The Arthritis Society
- The Royal Canadian Legion
- Lupus Foundation of Ontario
- Franco-Ontarian Flag
- Victorian Order of Nurses
-United Way
- Canadian Association of Veteran's in United Nations Peacekeeping
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Ontario Shrine Association
- Gyro Club
- Scouts Canada
- Heart & Stroke Foundation
I have heard the argument of what would the City do if a "neo-Nazi" group requested a flag raising.
Obviously, the City would not allow a group that espouses hate or intolerance to have a proclamation
or flag raising. It cannot be argued, however, that OUTniagara, the group requesting the flying of
the Rainbow, espouses such intolerant views. It merely recognizes the lifestyle choice of a
significant portion of our population (estimated to be 10%).
Although you may not appreciate this, I would be remiss if I did not mention that Niagara Falls has
develo ed a ositive ima a as a " a -fri '
p p g g y endly' community. The City has processed more than 800
same-sex marriage licences since 2003.
Finally, I appreciate the views and good work of the Niagara Falls Ministerial Fellowship and its'
members, however, as outlined there are practical, legal and moral reasons why it is inappropriate
to deny such a flag raising. Also, attempting to identify the representative values of our City's
citizenry is a slippery slope, if you will, as most communities are diverse and not homogeneous. If
the Fellowship has difficulty with this I would direct you to the Ontario Human Rights Commission
website, where there is information on filing a complaint (http:liwww.ohrc.on.ca
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Please note, your concerns will be brought forward for Council's information.
Sincerely,
Dean Io ida
City Clerk
c. His Worship Mayor Ted Salci & Members of Council
Ken Beaman, City Solicitor
Working Together to Serve Our Community
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Municipal Proclamations: Discriminatory Refusal
Municipal proclamations are a common method of assisting national and local non-profit groups
to advertise their activities, particularly fund-raising events. Proclamations are made and signed by
the Mayor, who often consults with Council on these decisions. Under the Human Rights Code,
proclamations are now considered to be a "service" that cannot be denied because of the colour,
race, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability,
sex or sexual orientation of that person or class of persons.
A recent Kelowna case and a number of similar human rights tribunal cases from other provinces
are uniform in their result: a mayor's refusal to make proclamations requested by gay and lesbian I,
organizations is contrary to Human Rights legislation forbidding denial of service by reason of the
sexual orientation of the applicant. In some cases, notably the Ontario ones, compensation of I~,
$5,000 and $10,000 were ordered paid to the complainant.
A mayor's right to make a proclamation is providing a "service" [cf. s.8, B.C. Human Rights
CodeJ. It is discrimination for the mayor of a municipality to refuse to proclaim Gay Pride Week
or to change the wording of the requested proclamation (on the basis of sexual orientation) where
that is not done for other requests. A mayor's right to freedom of expression, by being silent and
not making the proclamation, under s.2 (b) of the Charter of Rights is outweighed by the right of
nondiscrimination -see the following cases:
Okanagan Rainbow Coalition v. Kelowna (City), [2000) BCHRTD No. 21 (B.C.
Human Rights Tribunal) (a mayoral proclamation is a service for the purpose
of s. 8 of the Human Rights Code -the Mayor of Kelowna and the City of
Kelowna have contravened s. 8 of the Code by treating the Complainant's
request for a proclamation differently from other requests (by refusing to issue
the proclamation using the words requested by the Complainant) on the basis of
the sexual orientation of the members of the Complainant)
HiII v. Fredericton (Mayor) [1998] N.B.H.R.B.I.D. No. 1 (New Brunswick
Human Rights Board of Inquiry)
Hudler v. London (City), (1997] O.H.R.B. No. 23 (Q.L.} (Ont. Human Rts.
Bd.)
Oliver v. Hamilton (City) No. 2 (1995}, 24 C.H.R.R. D/298 (Ont. Human
Rts. Bd.}
Two other cases deal with procedural matters related to this issue:
Haig v. DurreIl, (1990] OJ No.1350 (Ont.SC)
Okanagan Lesbian and Gay Pride Week Committee v. Oliver (Town), (2000]
BCHRTD No. 24 (S.C. Human Rights Tribunal)
In the last case, after the human rights complaint was filed, the Town of Oliver decided to
discontinue the practice of making proclamations as a matter of policy. While the Human Rights
tribunal found that this was retaliatory, the tribunal said it had no jurisdiction to allow the
complainant to amend the complaint by adding an allegation of retaliation to it. The tribunal
said the complainant could file a separate complaint on the issue of retaliation. This decision
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was made on March 31, 2000 and we do not know if the complainant took the retaliation
allegation any further.
For now, there is no ruling on whether it is a violation of the Human Rights Code to withdraw
a service previously provided either as a retaliatory gesture or otherwise. For the time being,
Mayors (and councils, as advisors to the Mayor) may consider abolishing the practice of
issuing proclamations if the concerns of possible violations of the Code and controversy in the
community outweigh the benefits of continuing the practice. If the practice is maintained, the
Mayor cannot refuse to issue proclamations to individuals or groups who have a specific sexual
orientation because that will be regarded as discrimination.
Lorena Staples Q.C.
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Stan Aceti
5306 Victoria, Unit #18
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 4E8
Mayor and Council
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
December 10, 2007
Dear Mayor and Council:
I am writing to inform you of the details of my situation. On Thursday, November 29 at 11:45am
I was told by Steve and Kevin at the Niagara Falls Arena to leave the premises. They informed
me that my volunteer services would no longer be needed and if I ventured on to the property
again, that the police would be called. They informed me that insurance would not cover the
City of Niagara Falls if I had an injury while volunteering there. They also asked me who
provided me with my City clothing and locker.
My dismissal is very upsetting, as I have volunteered for more than 2 decades and I get a lot of
satisfaction from my work at the arena. I have taken on jobs such as being the Jr. B. Mascot,
removing and replacing hockey nets, doing the puck toss and cleaning seats and garbage at the
end of the games. From time to time, arena staff would pay me $5 for my support.
Since November 29, my friends have been asking where I've been. I would like to be able to
continue my work at the arena. I would appreciate any consideration in this regard. Please be in
touch with me to discuss this further. My telephone number is 289-407-0378.
Sincerely,
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Dean Iorfida - Re: Stan Aceti
From: Steve Hamilton
To: Dean Iorfida
Date: 1/16/2008 9:58 AM
Subject: Re: Stan Aceti
CC: Denyse Morrissey
Dean:
I was advised during the course of a Step 2 Grievance mtg. in November that I had an employee "Steamer
Stan" who was working on set up of special events and Jr B games. Bit of a surprise to me. Union of course
making issue of the fact that I was using this volunteer to complete Union work.
Dec 1 had the opportunity to review with Stan his role in the arenas. Advised him that we would be reviewing
his "volunteer role" and the scope of the duties he may have in the future. In the interim I advised him that he
would not be allowed to do the following:
1. Assist the staff with special event set-up (when they are in effect working overtime)
2. Assist the staff with completing building sweep out after Jr. B games, nor would he be permitted to go on
the ice to move nets or participate in Jr. B promotional activities
Stan was very upset and I advised him that after I had gathered more information i would be happy to sit down
and review with him.
Reviewed with my staff the various functions Stan has been performing and also reviewed and discussed Jr B
volunteer work with Terry masterson.
Met with Stan in the first week of January. He showed me his letter that he had sent to you. Explained to Stan
at this time that I had reviewed his role and that we would offer him some volunteer opportunities but with
strict limitations based on our needs to protect him and the Corporation from liability as well as work within the
parameters of the collective agreement.
Stan will be allowed to volunteer at the arenas during Jr. b games. he will be allowed to do some assistance
with clean-up after the games and any other volunteer tasks that we may assign during this time. As he is not
replacing any staff we think this is appropriate. He may do some volunteer work with Jr b promotional activities
as assigned by the B's, however any activities on the ice he must wear a protective helmet like anyone else..
He will not be permitted to access any "staff only" areas unless accompanied by a staff member.
Our staff have now ben informed of Stan's role in the arena. I will look to do some official volunteer letter for
Stan so he has his status in writing.
I know he was pretty happy when he left the office 2 weeks ago and was teling everyone that "he's got his job
back" so i would be surprised if he wants the letter to the Mayor and Council to go any further.
thx
sh
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Commission des affaires municipales de ('Ontario
471791 Ontario, Inc., 577793 Ontario Inc., 587385 Ontario Limited, and 1119785 Ontario Limited
et al -have appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board under section 14 of the Development
Charges-Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 27 against By-law 99-144 of the City of Niagara Falls
OMB File No. D990007
APPEARANCES:
Pa= Counsel
-City of Niagara Falls P. De Melo
Niagara 21 St Group Inc. (formerly The Ritz Jane Pepino
Motel Limited) Tom Halansky
2100422 Ontario Limited in trust for I. Gilberti
2095527 Ontario Limited
Romzap Ltd.
Canadian Niagara Hotels Inc.
Kerrio Corporation
Armando Leo & Family Enterprises Inc.
Orsini Bros. Inns Inc.
Hospitality Resorts -Inc. (formerly known as
876891 Ontario Limited)
Your Host Motor Inn Limited
. 471791 Ontario Inc.
577793 Ontario Inc.
787385 Ontario. Limited
1119785 Ontario Limited
DECISION OF THE BOARD DELIVERED BY J. V. ZUIDEMA AND
PROCEDURAL ORDER OF THE BOARD
This is the first .pre-hearing conference concerning the above-noted matter. The
Parties have prepared a draft Procedural Qrder and it is attached and. forms part of this
.Order.
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The hearing will commence on Monday, May 5, .2008- at 10:30 a.m. and continue
until June 13, 2008 (6 weeks in total)..- -The. hearing will be .held at the .City of Niagara
Falls, Municipal Building, 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls. Counsel for the City will
advise the Board and Parties of the .room location.
The Parties shall be bound to the timelines, exchange requirements-and meeting
schedules as set out in the Procedural Order.
There will be no further notice and this Member is not seized.
"J. V. Zuidema"
J. V. ZUIDEMA
VICE CHAIR
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ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD
Commission des affaires municipales ~de 1'Ontario
471791 Ontario Inc., 577793 Ontario Inc., 787385 Ontario Limited and 1119785
Ontario Limited et al have appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board under section
14 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.~. 1997, c. 27, against By-law 99-
144 of the City of Niagara Falls
OMB File No. DC990007
PROCEDURAL ORDER
1. .The Board may vary or add to these rules at any time, either on request or as it sees fit. It
may alter this Order by an oral ruling, or by another written Order.
Organization of the Hearing
2. The hearing will begin on May 5, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the Council Chambers,
Municipal Building, 4310 Queen Street,. Niagara Falls, Ontario.
3. The length of the hearing will be 6 weeks.
4. The parties identified at the prehearing are listed in Attachment 1 to this Order. The
order of evidence will be as set out in Attachment 2.
5. The issues- for the hearing will be finalized by the parties no later than January 15, 2008
and submitted to the Board to be attached as Attachment 3 to this Procedural Order. There will
be no changes to the issues list, unless the Board permits or unless issues are resolved between
the parties, and otherwise a party who asks for changes may have costs awarded against it.
6. Any person intending to participate in the hearing should provide a telephone number and
email address to the Board as soon as possible (preferably before the prehearing conference.)
Any such person who will be retaining a representative should .advise the other parties and the
Board of the representative's name, address, phone and fax numbers as well. as email as soon as
possible.
Requirements Before the Hearing
7. On or before November 16, ,2007, the Appellants will submit their request for documents
to the City of Niagara Falls (the "City"). On or before December 7, 2007; the City shall provide
its full response to such request.
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8. A party who intends to call witnesses, whether by summons or not, shall provide to .the
-Board and to the other parties a list of the.. witnesses and the order in which they will be called.
This list- must be delivered by March 3, 2008.
9. Expert .witnesses in the same field shall have at least two meetings before the hearing to
attempt to resolve or reduce the issues or establish factual agreement for the hearing. The first
meeting will take place no later than March 14, 2008. -The second, meeting will take place after
the exchange of written evidence and before April 21, 2008. The experts must prepare a list of
agreed facts and the remaining issues. to be addressed at the hearing, and provide this:list to all of
-the parties by no later than April 23, 2008.
10. An expert witness shall prepare an expert witness statement and/or report which shall list
any reports prepared by ,the expert, or any other reports or documents to be relied on at the
hearing. Copies of this must be provided as in sections 12 and 13. Instead of a witness
statement, the expert may file his or her entire report if it contains the required information. If
`this is not done, the Board may refuse to hear the expert's testimony.
11. Expert witnesses who are under summons but not paid to produce a report do not have to
. file an expert witness statement; but the party calling them must file a detailed outline of the
expert's evidence, as in paragraphs 12 and 13.
12. On or before March 31, 2008; the parties shall serve on each other and file with the City
Clerk copies of their expert witness statements and/or reports and evidence..
13. The parties may file a response to the witness statements and/or reports and evidence on
or before April 14, 2008.
14. On or before April 28, 2008, the parties shall make available for viewing their .visual
evidence to all of the other parties. If a model will be-used, -all parties must-have a reasonable
opportunity to view it before the hearing.
15. A person wishing to change written evidence, including witness statements, -must make a
written motion to the Board. (see Rules 34 and 35 of the Board's Rules, which require- that the
moving party provide copies of the motion to all other parties 10 days. before the Board hears the
motion.)
16. A party who provides a witness' written evidence to the other parties, must have the
witness attend the hearing to give oral evidence, unless the party notifies the Board at least 7
days before the hearing that the written evidence is not part of their record.
17. Documents may be delivered by personal delivery, facsimile, email or registered or
certified mail or otherwise as the Board may direct. The delivery of documents by fax shall be
governed by the Board's Rules [26 - 31 ] on .this subject. Material delivered by mail shall be
deemed to have been received five business days after the date of registration or certification.
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18. No adjournments or delays will be granted before or during the hearing except for serious
hardship or illness. The Board's Rules 61 to 65 apply to such requests.,
't'his Member is [not] seized.
So orders the Board.
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ATTACHMENT 1 TO PROCEDURAL ORDER
PARTIES
1. City of Niagara Falls
2. Appellants:
Niagara 21St Group. Inc. (formerly The Ritz Motel Limited}
2100422 Ontario Limited in trust for 2095527 Ontario Limited
Canadian Niagara Hotels Inc.
Armando Leo & Family Enterprises Inc.
Orsini Bros. Inns Inc.
Hospitality Resorts Inc. (formerly 8.76891 Ontario Limited and Hospitality Motels
Limited)
Your Host Motor Inn Limited
471791 Ontario Inc.
577793 Ontario Inc.
.587385 Ontario.Limited
656508 Ontario Ltd.
1119785 Ontario Limited
1149948 Ontario Limited
1149962 Ontario Limited
A & T Roberto Ltd.
Beefeater (Niagara) Ltd.
Kerrio Corporation (formerly Can-Mar Manufacturing Inc. and Oakes Drive Motel
.Limited)
Canop Investments Inc.
Cascade Inn (Niagara Falls) Limited
Fallsview Golf Inc.
Helias Enterprises Limited
HOCO Limited
Holiday Inn (Niagara Falls) Limited
Modern-Aire Inns Inc.
Niagara Falls Theatre Joint Venture
Niagara Imperial Motel Limited
Niagara Resorts Inc.
Norstan Resorts Inc.
.Panoramic Hospitality Services Inc.
Pilgrim Motor Inn Ltd.
Orsini Bros. Inns Inc.. (formerly Red Wood Hospitality Inc.)
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Romzap Ltd.
Rudan Holdings Ltd.
The Fallsview Entertainment Centre Inc.
Towertropolis Inc.
.Universal Hospitality Services Inc.
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ATTACHMENT 2 TO PROCEDURAL ORDER
ORDER OF EVIDENCE
1. City of Niagara Falls Overview
2. Appellants
3. City of Niagara Falls
4. Reply by Appellants
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ISSUE DATE:
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JAN 2 2008
PL060875
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Ontario TOWN OF FORT ERlE
Ontario Municipal Board
Commission. des affaires municipales de ('Ontario
IN THE MATTER OF subsection 17(24) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended
Appellant: Ministry of Municipal Affairs- and Housing
Appellant: Niagara Parks Commission
Appellant: B. G. Niagara Falls Ltd., 1151676 Ontario Ltd. and Ray Prajapati In Trust
Appellant: Riverview Homes, (Niagara) Limited
Subject: Proposed Regional Policy Plan Amendment No. 170
Municipality: Regional Municipality of Niagara
OI~~B Case No.: PL060875
OMB File No.: 0060159 .
APPEARANCES:
Parties ~ Counsel*/Agent
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing R. Boxma*
Region of Niagara M. Rae
Riverview Homes Brian Miller*
Niagara Parks Commission T. A. Richardson* .
2018846 Ontario Ltd. Etc. I. Gilberti*
City of .Niagara Falls K. L. Beaman*
B. G. Niagara, Etc. C. Schickedanz
Preservation of Agricultural Society John Bacher
Participant
Jean Grandoni
MEMORANDUM OF ORAL DECISION DELIVERED BY J. V. ZUIDEMA
AND D. BARBIR ON OCTOBER 31.2007 AND ORDER OF THE BOARD
At the outset of this Pre-Hearing, the .parties on consent requested this Board to
consolidate OPA 170 with OPA 66. OPA 66 is an appeal to the City of Niagara Falls.
Official Plan and pertains directly with the Region's Official Plan Amendment. On
consent of all the parties .and following being advised by Counsel for the Region of
Niagara. and the City of Niagara Falls that proper notice has been provided, the Board
consolidates this matter with the appeals associated with the City of Niagara Falls OPA
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66. Through submissions of Counsel, the Board was assured that ail interested parties
in connection with OPA 66 were notified of this day's proceeding.
Further-the Board was advised that an agreement had been reached between
the Niagara Parks Commission and the Region of Niagara and the City of Niagara Falls
such that this Board was asked to modify and approve the provisions. of both OPA 66
and ROPA 170.
The Board heard viva voce evidence from A. Herlovitz, Director of Planning for
the City of Niagara Falls that the proposed amendments were good planning, were in
the public interest and met the requisite provisions under the Planning Act. The Board
was satisfied with Mr. Herlovitz' uncontested testimony and accepted it as the basis for
endorsing the proposed settlement and amendments.
As such, the Board ordered that the appeals of the Niagara Parks Commission
were allowed in part and that Amendment No. 170 to the Region of Niagara Official Plan
and Amendment 66 to the. City of Niagara Falls Official Plan were modified and
approved pursuant to the language as shown in Exhibits 2 {a) and 2 {b) respectively and
which are set out and attached to the Board's Order as Attachments "1"and "2".
Finally. the Board set a further Prehearing date of January 29, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
at .the City of Niagara Falls municipal .offices. The hearing of these matters are
scheduled for four: (4) weeks commencing Tuesday March 25, 2008 at 1.1:00 a.m. at the
City of Niagara Falls municipal offices.
Thy Board so orders.
"Z. V. Zuidema"
Z. V. ZUIDEMA
- VICE-CHAIR
"D. Barbir"
D. BARBIR
MEMBER
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ATTACHMENT "1" PL06~875
..Regional Policy Plan Amendment No, 170 .
.The use of lands owned from time to time by the . Niagara. Parks - ,
. Commission is governed by the provisions of .the Niagara Parks Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c.N.3. The Niagara Parks Commission, in the use of its
lands, shall be consistent with Provincial Policy Statements .and shall
. ~ conform with Provincial plans that are in effect or shall not conflict -with.
them, as required from time to time under subsection 3(5) of the
Planning Act,. R.S.O:, c.P.l3. Before carrying out any undertaking that
The .Niagara -Parks Commission .considers will directly affect.- the
Regional Municipality of Niagara, The Niagara .Parks Commission shall
consult with and have regard foar the established planning policies of the
municipality as .may be required .from. time to time under subsection 6(2)
of the Planning Act, R.S.O., c.P. 13.
• ATTACHMENT " 2" PL060875
1.5 .The use of the lands owned from time to time by the Niagara Parks Commission
is governed under the provisions of the Niagara Parks Act, R.S.Q., 1990 c.N.3.
The Niagara Parks Commission, in the use of its lands, shall be consistent with
Provincia( Policy Statements .and shall conform with Provincial Plans that are in
..effect or shall not conflict with them, as required from time to time under .
subsection 3(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., c.P.13. Before carrying out any
undertaking that the Niagara Parks Commission considers will directly affect the
City of Niagara Falls, the Niagara Parks Commission shall consult with and have
regard for the established planning policies of the municipality as may. be
required from time to time under subsection 6(2) of the .Planning Act, R.S.O.,
c.P.13." ~
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XPRESSPOST
February, 4 2008
Alex Herlovitch
Director of Planning and Development for the City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street,
P.O Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON
L2 E 6X5
Dear Mr. A. Herlovitch;
Re:
OMB Case Number: PL071197, PL071198
OMB File Number: PL071197, PL071198
Municipal File Number: AM-15/2007
Amendment Number: 75
Zoning Bylaw Number: 2007-230
Appeals by: Lisa Taylor
Municipality: City of Niagara Falls
Subsection 17(39) of the Planning Act provides;
(39) If all appeals under subsection (36) in respect of all or part of the decision of the
approval authority are withdrawn and if the time for filing notice of appeal has expired, the
secretary of the Municipal Board shall notify the approval authority that made the decision
and,
(a) the decision or that part of the decision that was the subject of the appeal is final; and
(b) the plan or part of the plan that was approved and in respect of which all the appeals
have been withdrawn comes into effect as an official plan or part of an official plan on the
day the last outstanding appeal has been withdrawn.
Subsection 34(23.1) of the Planning Act provides;
(23.1) If all appeals to the Municipal Board under subsection (19) are withdrawn and the time
for appealing has expired, the secretary of the Board shall notify the clerk of the municipality
and the decision of the council is final and binding.
I am writing to advise that the appeals by Lisa Taylor were withdrawn by a letter dated January
21, 2008.
The Premier Le Premier ministre ~
of Ontario de I'Ci~a~~-~2 p'
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Legislative Building Edifice de I'Assemblee legislative
Queen's Park Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario Toronto (Ontario) Ontario
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November 26, 2007
Mr. Dean Iorfida
City Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
PO Box 1023
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2 E 6X5
Dear Mr. Iorfida:
Thank you for your letter informing me of council's resolution regarding the Trade
Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA). I appreciate your keeping me
updated on council's activities.
As this issue would also interest my colleague the Honourable Brad Duguid, Minister of
Labour, I have passed along a copy of council's resolution to him. I trust that the
minister will also take council's views into consideration.
Thank you again for the information.
Yours truly,
Dalton McGuinty
Premier
c: The Honourable Brad Duguid
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TOWNSHIP OF WEST LINCOLN 318 Canborough Street
P.O. Box 400
Smithville, Ontario
LOR 2A0
Phone: 905 957-3346
Fax: (905) 957-3219
January 3, 2008.
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON
L2 E 6X5
Attention Dean lorfida, City Clerk:
Re: Surplus Tax Dollars
I acknowledge receipt of your correspondence regarding the above noted subject and wish
to advise that, in accordance with our present policy, your correspondence was forwarded
to the Members of West Lincoln Council for their review.
There was no specific request by a Member of Council for this item to be placed on a
Committee agenda for support or endorsement, therefore, according to Township policy;
no further action will be taken.
Yours truly,
Joanne Scime
Deputy Clerk
JMS/ns
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CANADA
November 23, 2007
The Honourable Jim Flaherty
Minister of Finance
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A OA6
Dear Minister:
With recent media reports on the Federal surplus, Mayor David Miller of Toronto's One Cent Now
campaign, and Mayor Hazel McCallion's Cities Now campaign, Niagara Falls City Council recently
passed the following resolution:
WHEREAS Municipalities only receive eight (8) cents for every tax dollar collected in Canada; and
WHEREAS the Province collects forty-two (42) cents and the Federal Government collects fifty
(50) cents for every tax dollar; and
WHEREAS the Federal Government experiences consistent high budget surpluses and is the level
of government most capable of delivering relief; and
WHEREAS decaying municipal infrastructure, such as public transit, bridges, water and sewer lines,
roads, and buildings require as much as $100 billion to repair for Canada's municipalities.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Federal Government do the right thing and share much
needed surplus tax dollars with Canada's Municipalities to preserve infrastructure and the quality
of life for it's citizens.
Carried Unanimously
Your consideration of this resolution is respectfully requested. TOWNSHIP OF WEST LINCOLN
E C E I V E
Sincerely,
NOV Z 8 2007
E C E I V E
SMIT VILLE, ONTARIO
Dean Iorfida pER
City Clerk
Corporate Services Department
Clerks
Working Together to Serve Our Community Ext 4271 Fax 905-356-9083
diortida@niagarafalls.ca
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CITY OF PORT COLBORNE
Municipal Offices
66 Charlotte Street
- Port Colborne, Ontario
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OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF
COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE SERVICES
December 12t'', 2007.
Mr. Dean Iorfida,
City Clerk,
City of Niagara Falls,
4310 Queen Street, P. O. Box 1023,
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. Iorfida:
City of Niagara Falls Resolution Re Sharing
of Surplus Tax Dollars -Federal Government
Please be advised that the above noted resolution was presented to Port Colborne City Council on
December 10th, 2007, and Council resolved as follows:
"That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Port Colborne support the
resolution of the City of Niagara Falls petitioning the Federal Government to share
the much needed surplus tax dollars with Canada's Municipalities to preserve
infrastructure and the quality of life for its citizens; and,
That the City of Niagara Falls, be so advised."
By copy of this resolution, we have advised our local MP of the position taken by Port Colborne
Council, however, we leave with you the responsibility of notifying agents of the Federal
Government as you see fit.
Yours very truly
Janet Beckett
City Clerk
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cc: John Maloney, MP
Telephone: 905 835-2900 Email: dccs(a~city.portcolborne.on.ca Fax: 905 834-5746
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_ Box 40, 19M43 Hwy #3, Wainfleet, ON LOS 1 VO
Tel: 905-899-3463 Fax: 905-899-2340 • www.township.wainfleet.on.ca
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File: Niagara Falls, City of
Decemberl4, 2007
City of Niagara Falls
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Attention: Mr. Dean Iorfida, City Clerk
Dear Sir
Please be advised .that Council for the Township of Wainfleet at its meeting held on December
1 l 2007 supported your resolution petitioning the Federal Government to share the surplus tax
dollars with Canadian municipalities in order to preserve infrastructure and the quality of life for
its citizens.
Yours truly,
Scott Luey,
Acting Township Clerk
07-134
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1X1~.ere Ships ~.m~ Thy ~Iounrain... .
December 5, 2007
The Honourable Jim Flaherty
Minister of Finance
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario K1 A OA6
Dear Minister Flaherty:
Re: ~ Surplus Tax Dollars
Please be advised that Thorold City Council, at its December 4, 2007 meeting, adopted the
following resolution:
THAT the resolution adopted by the City of Niagara Falls with respect to the Federal
Government sharing surplus tax dollars with Canadian municipalities to preserve
infrastructure and the quality of life for its citizens, be received and supported.
Your consideration of this resolution is respectfully requested.
Yours true,
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Susan Daniels, AMCT
Deputy City Clerk
SMD:hhm
cc: The Regional Municipality of Niagara
Area Municipalities
em: M. Weir, Chief Administrative Officer
J.K. Bice, City Clerk
M. Mauro, Director of Finance
T. Doherty, Director of Operations
City of Thorold
P.0. Box 1044, 3540 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, Ontario L2V 4A7
www.thoro/dcom
Tel: 905-227-.6613
TOWN OF GRIMSBY
TELEPHONE: (905) 945-9634
~~~~m FAX: (905) 945-5010
P.O. Box 159
OFFICE OF THE CLERK GRIMSBY, ONTARIO
KATHRYN J. VOUT, A.M.C.T. L3M 4G3
PLEASE REFER TO FILE NO.
5000-20
December 6, 2007
Mr. Dean lorfida, Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen St., P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Dear Sir:
Re: Federal Surplus Tax Dollars
Please be advised that the Council of the Town of Grimsby, at its meeting on
December 3, 2007, adopted a resolution to endorse Niagara Falls Council's
resolution with respect to the subject matter.
The appropriate officials have been advised of Council's support.
Yours truly,
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Kathryn J. VOUt
Town Clerk
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OFFICE OF THE:
MAYOR ~I
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ~
CLERK
gIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES THE CORPORATION OF THE
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SERVICES 'T"o~rN o~ PELHAM TEL. (905) 892-2607
DIRECTOR OF BUILDING & ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FAX (905) 892-5055
POST OFFICE BOX 400
PELHAM MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 20 PELHAM TOWN SOUARE
FONTHILL, ONTARIO LOS 1E0
December 19, 2007
MR. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
4310 QUEEN STREET, BOX 1023
NIAGARA FALLS O N L2 E 6X5
Dear Mr. lorfida:
This is to advise that Council of the Town of Pelham, at its last regular meeting held on
Monday, December 17, 2007, resolved to enact the following resolution:
"AND THAT Council of the Town of Pelham endorse and support the resolution
enacted by the City of Niagara Falls regarding the Federal Government sharing surplus
tax dollars with Canadian municipalities to preserve infrastructure and the quality of life
for its citizens;
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Rob Nicholson,
Minister of Justice & Attorney General of Canada; the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; local MP's; Regional
Municipality of Niagara and area municipalities."
Yours very truly, ,
~
Cheryl Miclette, AMCT
Town Clerk
Cc: Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice & Attorney General of Canada
Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Loca I MP's
Regional Municipality of Niagara
Area Municipalities
~orp~r~tion v~ THE CORPORATION OF
- THE CITY OF WELLAND g'
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Office of the General Manager, Communications,
- Council and Legislative Services~City Clerk
60 East Main Street
"'s Welland ON L3B 3X4
~e1lan~ Phone: 905-735-1700 Fax: 905-732-1919
Website: www.welland.ca
E-mail: craiq.stirtzinger _welland.ca
07-153 December 19, 2007
The Honourable Jim Flaherty
Minister of Finance
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1 A OA6
Dear Sir:
At its meeting of December 18, 2007, Welland City Council passed the following
resolution:
"THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WELLAND endorses
the resolution from the Niagara Falls City Council urging
the Federal Government to share its surplus with Canadian
Municipalities for infrastructure and quality of life for its
citizens."
Yours very truly,
CAS/tb rd` CR~4 A. STIRTZINGER,
~p'~General Manager, Communications,.
Council and Legislative Services/City Clerk
c.c. - Mr. John Maloney, M.P., 50 Division Street, Welland, Ontario, L3B 3Z6
- Mr. Dean lorfida, City Clerk, City of Niagara Falls, 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023,
Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6X5
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OFFICE OF THE: ' ~r,,.
MAYOR
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER r+, ;a
CLERK _ _
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES THE CORPORATION OF THE
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SERVICES 'T'OWN OF PELHAM TEL. (905j 892-2607
DIRECTOR OF BUILDING & ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FAX (905j 892-5055
POST OFFICE BOX 400
PELHAM MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 20 PELHAM TOWN SQUARE
FONTHILL, ONTARIO LOS 1 EO
December 19, 2007
MR. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
4310 QUEEN STREET, BOX 1023
NIAGARA FALLS ON L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. lorfida:
This is to advise that Council of the Town of Pelham, at its last regular meeting held on
Monday, December 17, 2007, resolved to enact the following resolution:
"AND THAT Council of the Town of Pelham endorse and support the resolution
enacted by the City of Niagara Falls regarding the Federal Government sharing surplus
tax dollars with Canadian municipalities to preserve infrastructure and the quality of life
for its citizens; ~
AND THAT a co of his r I'
py t esolution be forwarded to the Honourable Rob Nicholson,
Minister of Justice & Attorney General of Canada; the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; local MP's; Regional
Municipality of Niagara and area municipalities."
Yours very truly, ,
~.y
Cheryl Miclette, AMCT
Town Clerk
Cc: Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice & Attorney General of Canada
Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Local MP's
Regional Municipality of Niagara
The Nia ara CAER* r
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John Dunn -Coordinator, 2485 Ott Road, Stevensville, ON., LOS ~ SO
Phone and Fax: 905-382-3386
The City of Niagara Falls ~ rt~~
P.O. Box 102~3~ ~
Nia ara Falls ON. E°g
L2E 6X5 ~ =~H ~
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Attn: His Worshi Ma or Ted Salci and Ci Council ~
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Re: R~elea~e of wear 2406 ~hemieal Emission Data to the Public a~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t
The Management of the Niagara CAER Group Chemical Companies wishes to inform you that
as of December 13, 2007 we made public our report for chemical emissions, chemical wastes and
combustion emissions for 2006 at a press conference held at the Oxy Vinyls Canada plant in
Tharald.
While the report is now available on the Niagara CAER Group Web Site at
www.niagaracaer.com, hard copies are being. sent to select individuals.
In summary, from 2005 to 2006, chemical emissions were reduced by 5% and chemical wastes
increased by 3.7% due to wastes associated with development work. Combustion emissions were
reduced by 5% to the lowest level ever achieved by the CAER Group companies. Declining
production levels. at two of our member's plants due to low cost imports, the US housing market
slump and the strong Canadian dollar may have contributed to approximately one third of the
emission reduction.
our ly,
ohn Dunn
Niagara CAER Group Coordinator
Enclosed: Copy of 2007 Report for 2006 Emissions
OAER Grxuzp £'~unpan~s include Che~ntrade Logistics Inc., CVTEC Cam Inc., Ox~nez- Canada,
Kemira Chemicals Inc., Lubrizol Canada Ltd., Mancuso Chemicals Ltd., Oxy Vinyls Canada Inc.,
PolyOne Canada Inc.
~kCAER -Community Awareness and Emergency Response - An initiative of The Canadian Chemical Prodaeers'
Association
Niagara CAER Group Chemical
Companies
National Emissions Reduction
- Masterplan (NERM)
2007 Report for 2006 Emissions
Member Companies
Chemtrade Logistics Inc.
CYTEC Canada Inc.
Durez Canada
Kemira Chemicals Canada Inc.
Lubrizol Canada Limited
Mancuso Chemicals Limited
Oxy Vinyls Canada Inc.
PolyOne Canada Inc.
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Niagara CAER Group Chemical Companies
2007 NERM Report
Index
Page Description
2 Member Com anies
3 Index
4 Company Contact List
5 Summary
6 Explanations
7 Chart No.1-Chemical Emissions
8 Chart No.2
Production Volumes
9 Chart No.3-Chemical Emissions per 1000 Kg. Production
10 Chart No.4-Chemical Wastes
11 Chart No.S-Chemical Wastes per 1000 Kg. Production
12 Chart No.6-Combustion Emissions
13 Chart No.7-Combustion Emissions er 1000 Kg. Production
14 Table 1-Chemical Emissions greater than 1000 Kg. per year.
15 Table 2-Chemical Emissions less than 1000 Kg. er year.
16 Table 3-Chemical Emissions per 1000 Kg. Production, 1993 to 2004
17 Table 4-Chemical Wastes
18 Table 5-Chemical Wastes per 1000 Kg. Of Production, 1993 to 2004
19 Table 6-Combustion Emissions
20 Table 7-Combustion Emissions per 1000 Kg. Production
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Contact List
Company Name and Business Phone Number
Chemtrade Logistics Inc. Tim Haniford 905-356-8763
CYTEC Canada Inc. Martin Lehman 905-374-5844
Ken Milo 905-374-5812
Durez Canada, Fort Erie Kevin Rady 905-871-3206
Robert Hunt. 905-871-3206
Kemira Chemicals Canada. Inc. Bruno Montpetit 905-688-6470
} St. Catharines Clifton Brown 905-688-6470
Lubrizol Canada Limited Blair Schiebel 289-292-3279
Bill Goodfellow 289-292-3268
Mancuso Chemicals Robert Patel 905-357-3626
Oxy Vinyls Canada Inc. Don Davidson 905-374-5601
Mike Waher 905-374-5646
Poly4ne Canada inc. Mario Tremblay 905-353-4229
Summary
In 2046, chemical emissions were reduced by 5 % from 2005 levels due mainly to
improvements in environmental operations at all eight Niagara CAER Group companies.
Approximately one third of this reduction may be attributed to reduced production levels at
two of our member's plants due to competition from low cost imports, the slump in the
housing market in the USA due to the sub-prime mortgage issue, and the strong Canadian
dollar. Chemical wastes increased 3.7% mainly due to wastes associated with product
development work. Combustion emissions were reduced by 5% to the lowest levels ever
k~ achieved by the CAER Group companies as the culmination of energy saving projects, and
the 11.6% reduction in production volumes. While combustion emissions are improving,
unitized emissions (emissions per thousand units of production) are increasing due to the
lower production levels.
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Explanations
Chemical Emissions
Chemical emissions have been reduced by 5% from 2005 to 2006. While one third of the total
reduction "may" be attributed to reduced production volumes at two facilities, the balance of
the reduction is due to improved environmental performance at all eight CAER Group
companies.
One of the effects of reducing production volumes is that chemical emissions per thousand
kilograms of production may show an increase with no apparent increase in emissions. Some
emissions such as atmospheric storage tank vents are constant and as production volumes
decrease the emissions per thousand kilograms of production show an increase. Chart No. 3
shows this trend.
Chemical Wastes
Chemical wastes increased by 3.7%. Product development work to replace a discontinued
ingredient resulted in an increase in waste surfactants at one company. These wastes are
expected to revert to levels similar to 2005. Wastes for 2007 will continue at a higher than
normal level as one member company continues site remediation work by removing oil
contaminated soil. The consequences of increasing chemical wastes while production
volumes decrease is apparent on Chart No.S for the past two years. Waste Levels should return
to 2003-2004 levels in 2008.
Combustion Emissions
Combustion emissions were reduced by 5% to the lowest levels experienced .since this report
was started in 1993. This is the result of energy saving projects at many of our member
companies facilities over the years and a reduction in production volume of 11.6% in 2006.
This level of combustion emissions represent a 13.8% reduction from our Base Year of 1993
while producing 42.6% more product, truly a significant accomplishment in the area of
energy savings and efficiency. However, while combustion emissions are holding or being
reduced, combustion emissions per thousand kilograms of production is increasing due to
lower production levels as shown on Chart No. 7.
Chart No. 1
Chemical Emissions
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Chemical Emissions in 2p06 were reduced by 5% compared
with 2005, as the result of improved environmental
performance at all eight of the Niagara CAER Group member
companies. One third of the reduction may be impacted by
reduced production levels at two of our member plants but an
analysis of the data reveals the improved performance.
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Production Volume
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of 11.6% for the Nia ara CAER Grou .The ma'ori of this
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reduction is due to the competition from low cost imports, the
slump in the USA housing market and the strong Canadian
dollar. For next year we are estimating an additional 3
reduction.
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Chemical Emissions Per 1000 Kg. Of Production
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chemical emissions per 1000 units of production was
increased by 7.3%. Emissions such as atmospheric storage
tank vent losses are constant. When production levels
decrease, chemical emissions per unit of production show an
increase despite the emissions being constant. Despite this
increase, chemical emissions per 1000 units of production are
still about half of what they were in our Base Year of 1993.
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work to replace a discontinued ingredient resulted in an
increase in waste surfactants at one company. Wastes for
2007 will continue at a higher than normal level due to site
remediation work at one of our members facilities.
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Chart and decreased production volumes of 11.6%, Wastes per
Thousand Kilograms of Production increased by 17.7%. In 2007
we are estimating a modest reduction of 1 % in Wastes per
Thousand Kilograms of Production. In 2008 we expect that waste
generation will return to levels experienced in 2003 and 2004.
Chart No. 6
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some plants by an accumulated total of 11,6%% as previously
discussed. The accumulated effects of many energy saving
projects along with the reduced production levels reduced
combustion emissions to the lowest levels ever achieved by the
CAER Group companies. Combustion emissions were 13.8%
- lower with 42.6% more production than in our Base Year of 1993,
a very significant achievement.
Chart No. 7
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by 11.6°!o has been to increase combustion emissions per
thousand kilograms of production by '13.7% over 2005 levels.
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in the next two years. On the positive side combustion emissions
per thousand units of production has been reduced by 39.6%
compared with our Base Year of 1993.
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CANADA
December 19, 2007
Mr. Doug Symington, Chair,
Waste Management Advisory Committee
Niagara Region
Public Works -Waste Management Services s "
2201 St. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, ON L2V 4T7
Dear Mr. Symington:
Re: Letter of Support for Waste Diversion; (Your File No. C.02.00 000)
The Park in the City Committee for the City of Niagara Falls would like to thank you for the letter
dated November 5, 2007, regarding the Region's plan to increase waste diversion within the Niagara
Region.
The Park in the City Committee supports waste diversion in the Niagara Region and will assist by
educating the residents of the City of Niagara Falls.
The Park in the City Committee's mandate is to encourage civic pride, environmental responsibility
and City wide beautification through community action.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Committee's Staff Liaison, Lori Albanese,
at 905-356-7521, Extension 3332.
Yours truly,
- _ ~
Victor Pietrangelo, Co-Chair Janice Wing, Co-Chair
The Park in the City Committee The Park in the City Committee
LA:
cc. Mayor Ted Salci and Members of Niagara Falls City Council
S:~Park in the City~L,etters~2007 ~~'a,tc Management Adv Com -supporting waste diversion Dec 2007.wpd Community Services Department
~;F:.,j- Parks, Recreation & Culture
Ext 3332 Fax 905-356-7404
WOYkl12g Together t0 SerVe Our COmtnunity lalbanese@niagarafalls.ca
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RECREATION COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007
AT 7:00 P.M.
MACBAIN COMMUNITY CENTRE
MINUTES OF MEETING
Present: Don Jackson, Chair, Paisley January-Pool, Pat Mascarin, Mick Wolfe, Dan
Cummings, Delphina Pietrangelo, Paul Campigotto, Councillor Jim Diodati, Enzo
Della Marca, Rich Merlino, Joe Talarico, Dolores Sacco (Secretary), Vito Scaringi,
Community Development Coordinator
Re rets: Rob DeGiuli and Glen Mercer
1. Adoption of Minutes
Recreation Committee Meeting of October 9, 2007
IT WAS MOVED BY Paul Campigotto, seconded by Delphina Pietrangelo, that the minutes
of the meeting of October 9, 2007, be approved as written.
Motion Carried
2. Business Arising from the Minutes of October 9, 2007
a) Recreation Committee Website Review -Don Jackson briefly explained the website and
demonstrated how to get to the site.
3. Unfinished Business
a) Arena Fundraising Campaign Update
Mick Wolfe updated the Committee on the progress of the Arena Fundraising Campaign. He briefly
explained the difference between the seat sale and the naming rights of the new 4-pad. He stressed
that the Arena Fundraising Committee is only responsible for the seat sale and not the naming rights.
He announced a Public Open House will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2007, at the MacBain
Community Centre between the hours of 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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b) 2008 Grants for Various Organizations -handed out at last meeting
(i) Niagara Acro Cats are requesting a grant of $2,000.00.
(They are a division of Quantum Gymnastics Club)
There was some discussion regarding the granting of increases for some of the grant requests.
IT WAS MOVED BY Enzo Della Marca, seconded by Paisley Janvary-Pool that the Boys &
Girls Club, Niagara Falls Horticultural Society, Niagara Falls Lawn Bowling Club, Niagara
Falls Summer Swim Lessons, Niagara Falls Summer Playground Program - Pied Piper~and the
Village of Chippawa Citizen's Committee grant requests be approved and the grant
applications be forwarded to the Corporate Services Committee Meeting in January 2008, for
its consideration.
IT WAS MOVED BY Joe Talarico, seconded by Paul Campigotto that the Stamford Lions
Club grant request be approved in the amount of $3,550.00 which is a reduction from the
amount of their original request of $10,000.00.
4 in favour
6 opposed -Motion Not Carried
IT WAS MOVED BY Delphina Pietrangelo, seconded by Enzo Della Marca, that the Stamford
Lions Club grant request be approved in the amount of $6,000.00 and forwarded to the
Corporate Services Committee Meeting in January 2008, for its consideration.
6 in favour
4 opposed Motion Carried
IT WAS MOVED BY Joe Talarico, seconded by Rich Merlino, that the Niagara Acro Cats'
grant request be denied their grant request of $2,000.00.
Motion Carried
The Recreation Committee directed Don Jackson, Dan Cummings and Vito Scaringi to meet
with Jeff Clapp, Manager of the NF Badminton Club to get further clarification regarding
their grant request.
4. Communications
a) Correspondence re Mike Strange Olympic Dream Team
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After a brief discussion, the Committee agreed that the $2,500.00 which was donated to the
Recreation Committee -Activity Subsidy Fund in September 2006 by the Mike Strange Olympic
Dream be disbursed as stated in the following motion.
IT WAS MOVED BY Mick Wolfe, seconded by Delphina Pietrangelo, that 2 VIP seats be
purchased in the new 4-Pad Arena on behalf of the "Mike Strange Olympic Dream Team" at
$500.00 each and that the remainder of the $2,500.00 which is $1,500.00 be left in the Activity
Subsidy Fund to be disbursed by the Recreation Committee.
Motion Carried
b) Four Pad Arena Complex Open House Flyer
c) Santa Claus Parade Flyer
IT WAS MOVED BY Paisley January Pool, seconded by Paul Campigotto, that the above
communications be received and filed.
Motion Carried
5. "Action Required" Items
a} City of Niagara Falls Recreation Committee Grant Aunlication -Leadership Training
i) Niagara Falls Red Raiders Basketball Association- National Coaching, Levels 1 &
2 - at Niagara College on October 20, 21 & 22, and November 10 & 11, 2007. 3
applicants are requesting $110.00.
• Cathy Behring • Edward Pozzobon • Robb Caporicci
IT WAS MOVED BY Paul Campigotto, seconded by Dan. Cummings, that the above
applicants be approved $45.00, subject to receiving receipts.
Motion Carried
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ii) Niagara Falls Minor Hockey Association - 2007 Training Clinics, (39 applicants
requesting a rebate.
IT WAS MOVED BY Enzo Della Marca, seconded by Mick Wolfe that the above applicants
be approved for a total amount of $1,595.00.
Motion Carried
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6. Next Committee Meeting
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 -Christmas Social - 6:00 p.m.
Spicy Olive, 5026 Centre Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario
7. Adjournment
IT WAS MOVED BY Joe Talarico, seconded by Paul Campigotto, that the meeting be
adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Motion Carried
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RECREATION COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008
AT 7:00 P.M.
MACBAIN COMMUNITY BOARD ROOM
MINUTES OF MEETING
Present: Don Jackson, Paisley January-Pool, Glen Mercer, Paul Campigotto, Mick Wolfe,
Councillor Jim Diodati, Joe Talarico, Dan Cummings, Delphina Pietrangelo, Dolores
Sacco (Secretary), Kathy Moldenhauer (Staff)
Regrets: Pat Mascarin, Rich Merlino, Enzo Della Marca, Vito Soaringi
1. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
Elections for the Chair and Vice-Chair positions took place.
Don Jackson was nominated and acclaimed as Chair of the Recreation Committee for
2008.
Mick Wolfe was nominated and acclaimed as Vice-Chair of the Recreation Committee
for 2008.
2. Adoption of Minutes
Recreation Committee Minutes ~ of November 13, 2007
IT WAS MOVED BY Paul Campigotto, seconded by Dan Cummings, that the minutes of the
meeting of November 13, 2007, be approved as written.
Motion Carried
3. Business Arising from the Minutes of November 13, 2007
a) Volunteer Recognition Evening 2007 -Awards (Report attached)
(i) Civic Pride Award
After a brief discussion regarding the number of awards to be granted and the wording on the
application, it was agreed by all in attendance that Don Jackson will prepare formal guidelines to be
brought back and discussed at the next meeting.
(ii) George MacPhail Award
A brief discussion took place regarding the limited number of nominees received in the past and how
to better market this award in order to receive more nominations. It was suggested that the
nomination forms be included in the Leisure Guide.
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Kathy Moldenhauerannounced that Club Italia has been booked for Volunteer Recognition Evening
to be held on Monday, October 27, 2008. She advised that the day of the week was changed in order
to accommodate Cogeco's availability.
4. Unfinished Business
a) 2008 Permissive Grant Requests (Report attached)
After a discussion took place regarding the 2008 Permissive Grant Application and the process in
which the grants are distributed, it was agreed that Don Jackson will bring back more information
to develop a new process and revise the application which will be reviewed at the next committee
meeting.
Councillor Jim Diodati left the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
5. Communications
a) R-2007-34 -New 4-Pad Arena Complex Capital Campaign
b) R-2007-35 -Naming & Renaming Parks Policy: Committee Responsibility
c) Letter of Resignation -Rob DeGiuli
Don Jackson agreed to contact Bill Matson of the Clerk's Department to inquire as to whether
or not to attempt to fill the vacancy and if there were additional applications for Citizen
Appointments to Committees still outstanding.
IT WAS MOVED BY Glen Mercer, seconded by Paisley Janvary-Pool that Rob DeGiuli's
resignation be accepted with regret.
Motion Carried
d) Sports Wall of Fame Invitation
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e) 2008-2009 Recreation Committee Membership List
f) Recreation Committee Schedule of Meetings
IT WAS MOVED BY Glen Mercer, seconded by Paisley Janvary-Pool that the March 11, 2008,
meeting be cancelled with the next regular meeting being in April 8, 2008, or at the Call of the
Chair.
Motion Carried
IT WAS MOVED BY Dan Cummings, seconded by Delphina Pietrangelo that the above
communications be received and filed for information.
Motion Carried
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6. "Action Required" Items
a) Cit oy f Niagara Falls Recreation Committee Grant Application - Leadership TraininE
i) Niagara Falls Boys Soccer Club -National Coaching, Levels 1 & 2 - at Kingston
College on January 12, and February 9, 2008. Angelo Forlin is requesting $125.00
for each clinic.
IT WAS MOVED BY Paul Campigotto, seconded by Dan Cummings, that the above applicant
be approved $45.00, subject to receiving an official receipt.
Motion Carried
7. Unfinished Business
a) Update on-Arena Fundraising Campaign
Mick advised that the fundraising goal is $1.4 million and it is likely the campaign will be over
target.
8. New Business
a) Glen Mercer announced that the SCVFA Tree Burning will take place this Sunday,
January 13th at Firemen's Park at 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
b) Kathy Moldenhauer advised that as part of the community promotion, the pink seats and
general information display booth will be set up in the blue line room during the Sports
Wall of Fame Ceremony this Sunday.
c) Kathy Moldenhauer advised that the City of Niagara Falls has submitted to become Kraft
Hockeyville 2008. The winning community receives $100,000 dedicated to upgrading
their arena, an NHL pre-season game hosted in the home arena and a CBC Hockey Night
in Canada broadcast from the winning community. We are hoping to get to the top 10 and
then the public will be eligible to vote.
d) Kathy Moldenhauer advised that Parks, Recreation & Culture has received two parks
renaming applications for Fern Park, and Girls Home for Soccer on Kalar Road. She
advised that the applications will be brought forward at the February meeting
9. Next Committee Meeting
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
MacBain Community Centre Board Room
10. Adjournment
IT WAS MOVED BY Delphina Pietrangelo, seconded by Dan Cummings that the meeting be
adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Motion Carried
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ARTS & CULTURE COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER,25, 2007
7:00 P.M.
MacBAIN CORONATION CENTRE
(7150 Montrose Road)
MINUTES
Present: Karen Akalu, John Harkness, Philomena McCracken, Brian Smylski, George
Vallo, Chexyl Wyllie, Roz Llewellyn (Staff)
Regrets: Laurie Crain- Anez, Councillor Carolynn Ioannoni
Absent:
Guests/Volunteers: Carol Cowlishaw
GENERAL MEETING
1. Adoption of Minutes
Minutes of September 27, 2007
IT WAS MOVED BY John Harkness, seconded by George Vallo, that the minutes
of the meeting of September 27, 2007 be approved, with changes.
Motion Carried
2. Business Arising
Member Resignations
Dean Iorfida, City Clerk, attended the meeting to inform the Committee of their options
for replacing the vacant member positions. In summary, three options were presented - i)
to continue with the status quo/existing compliment, ii) ask Council to appoint new
members from the list of individuals who had originally applied to be on the Committee,
or iii) put forward some other names for' consideration. Ultimately the Committee may
make any recommendations for replacements that they choose, however the final decision
to appoint new members remains the ultimate decision of Council.
IT WAS MOVED BY Brian Smylski, seconded by John Harkness, that before a
recommendation to replace members is forwarded to Council, that the Committee
reevaluate it's goals and objectives, and determine how many members are actually
required to accomplish these tasks.
Motion Carried
• Volunteer Recognition Evening -verbal update from Staff
Staff updated the Committee on the progress of the event. Invitatioris were distributed to
members and a task list was circulated and members committed to performing certain
duties on the night of the event.
• Certificates -
Staff provided a copy of the revised Certificate Policy, and informed the Committee that
three template certificates will be presented at the next meeting, of which the Committee
will select one which will be the standard certificate that will be used.
3. Communications -none
4. Sub-Committee Reports
a) Planning -
It was communicated that while they have no minutes ~ to share, the sub-committee has
been working on some new policies that they will forward to Staff for review, after which
they will be presented to the Committee.
b) Program & Public Relations
• ArtFest -The Committee was updated regarding the upcoming event. Staff will work
with Committee members to finalize certain details, including the Youth Art Challenge.
c) Awards -
Philomena McCracken gave the Committee an update as the preparations for the Wall of
Fame ceremony.
d) Finance
The Committee set a meeting date of November, 5, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the
Permissive Grants.
5. New Business
• Resignation -
Unfortunately due to scheduling conflicts, Councillor Ioannoni has resigned as the
Council representative for this Committee,
6. Pending Items
7. Information Sharing
8. Adjournment
IT WAS MOVED BY John Harkness, seconded by Philomena McCracken that the
meeting be adjourned at 9:05 p.m. and that the next meeting be held on November
22, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Motion Carried
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Dear Mayor Ted Salci & Council,
BOOST Child Abuse Prevention & Intervention (formerly known as Toronto Child Abuse
Centre) would sincerely like to thank you for supporting our 3rd annual Go Purple for
Prevention! campaign.
Your proclamation of October 20D7 as Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month and October
IS; 2007 as Go Purple, for Prevention Day was greatly appreciated. Please visit our website
www.boostforkids.or~ to view the list of municipalities posted on our webpage.
The Go Purple for Prevention! campaign is an important event that presents an opportunity for
all Ontario citizens to participate and support the need for child abuse awareness and prevention.
Every year, thousands of children and youths are affected by violence and abuse, and we believe
that with the support of the community, and effective education and prevention, we can make a
difference.
Please see enclosed a copy of our newsletter for your information.
We look forward to our continued partnership with you and the City of Niagara Falls to raise
awareness and end the cycle of violence and abuse that affect the lives of children and youths in
our communities.
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Executive Director Coordinator, Fundraising & Special Events
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GO PURPLE CAMPAIGN Go Purple for Prevention! Campaign
PROCLAMATIONS BYMIINICIPALITIES
• Town of Ajax by the Lake
• Town of Arnprior Boost launched its 3rd annual Go Purple fop Prevention! campaign this
• Town of Aurora October, Child Abuse Prevention Month. The goal of the Go Purple
• City of Belleville campaign is to raise awareness and provide education that will prevent
• Township of Galway-Cavendish & Harvey abuse and violence in the lives of children and youth.
• Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
• Town of Caledon
• The Corporation of the Township of Brock This year, Go Purple kicked off with an Awareness Breakfast at the Air
• Township of Hamilton Canada Centre on October lst and concluded with the Boost Festival of
• The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane Arts and Music on November 18~'.
• City of Cornwall
• Township of Ear Falls
• Town of Fort Erie Throughout the weeks in between, Boost encouraged schools,
• The Corporation of the Township of Ignace organizations, businesses and individuals in Toronto to show their
• Town of Georgina
• Township of Killaloe, Hargarty and Richards support for child abuse prevention, either by organizing a special event
• Town of Kingsville to raise funds and awareness, displaying Boost brochures, wearing the
• The Corporation of the Town of Markham colour purple -the official colour of child abuse prevention - or by
• Village of Merrickville-Wolford hosting a "something purple" day.
• Town of Milton
• Town of Newmarket
• City of Niagara Falls Students and staff at Humber College at the North Campus and
• Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Lakeshore Campus and Centennial College Progress Avenue Campus
Islands held fundraising events in support of Go Purple for Prevention! For a
• The Corp. of the Township of Oro-Medonte ,
• City of Oshawa picture of Humber Colleges Go Purple for Prevention! campaign
• Town of Penetanguishene event, see page 5.
• City of Peterborough
• County of Prince Edward County To discuss your event in support of Go Purple for Prevention in 2008
• Municipality of Port Hope
• Town of Richmond Hill please contact Siew Lee Brett at 416-515-1100 ext. 224.
• Town of East Gwillimbury
• Township of Montague ~
• Town of St. Marys
• City of St. Thomas ~
• City of Thorold
• City of Toronto
• The Corporation of the Municipality of Tweed ~ ~
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SIGNATURE GALA EVENT A HUGE SUCCESS
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The Butterfly Ball® is Boost's premier annual fundraising event.
Held on May 23rd at the fabulous Palais Royale Ballroom in Toronto, the evening raised more
than $288,000 to support Boost programs. More than 400 guests and dignitaries were in
attendance, including the Honourable Ken Dryden, MP, and Provincial Minister of
Community Safety and Correctional Service, the Honourable Monte Kwinter.
"We must raise funds to develop new programs and efficient and timely services to children,
youth and their families, "said Clare Smith, President of Boost's Board of Directors. "The
support from our community partners at this year's gala will make this goal a reality. "
While guests dined and danced the night away, more than 50 volunteers worked tirelessly,
both on the floor and behind the scenes to ensure that The Butterfly Ball® was a success.
Volunteers for the evening included members of the Argos Cheerleading team, students from
Humber and Centennial Colleges, members of the community and Boost staff.
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The magical evening featured live and silent auctions, live music, a sumptuous meal, and gifts
(t-shirts and note cards) designed by children who have taken part in Boost's programs. The
greatest excitement of the 10th Butterfly Ball® was the unveiling of our new name and logo,
Boost Child Abuse Prevention & Intervention.
Boost Executive Director Karyn Kennedy said the new name perfectly embodies the positive,
forward-thinking message that children can recover from abuse when they get the necessary
help.
"It is unique, fresh and hopeful, "said Kennedy. "Most of all, it lets kids and
families know
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volunteers for making the 10th Annual Butterfly Ball® such a huge success.
"Yozcr contributions, dedication, time and efforts have made a difference and will enable us to
reach more children, "said Crompton.
Vol. 3 DECEMBER, 2007 Page 4
RESPONDING TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN ~3 YOUTH
ON THE INTERNET - 4-DAY TRAINING AT BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT, IN
COLLINGWOOD INITIATED PROGRESSIVE DIALOGUE AMONG EXPERTS
From September 24 to 27, 2007 Boost hosted Responding to Child and Youth Victims of
Sexual Exploitation on the Internet, afour-day training held at Blue Mountain Resort. The
purpose of the training was to provide a venue for multidisciplinary professionals to discuss
and develop strategies and best practice principles that could be implemented across Ontario.
The event brought together a diverse group of speakers and educators, as well as professionals
from a variety of disciplines including counseling, medicine, victim support and advocacy,
law enforcement, crown attorneys, child protection and education. Expert speakers included
Dr. David Finklehor, Director of the Crimes Against Children Research Centre, and Detective
Sergeant Paul Gillespie (retired), a 27-year police veteran who now works with I~insa among
others. Workshops covered timely topics such as Protecting Children From Sexual
Exploitation Online, Myths and Realities of Internet Exploitation, and The Internet as a Tool
for Yozcth Empowerment, to name just a few.
The training was extremely successful; with over 300 participants from different regions and
disciplines across Ontario, every voice had a chance to be heard. Several PowerPoint
presentations are available on our website, www.boostforkids.or~, as well as a Literature
Review by Jonah Rimer.
Boost gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ministry of the Attorney General, Ontario
Victims Service Secretariat for this event.
I'm A Great Kid: Launch
Second Story Press released its Fall Children's List in, which included Boost's second edition
of the I'm A Great Kid! Primary Prevention Program. The goals of the program, designed
for children aged 8-11, are to teach skills to reduce vulnerability to abuse and violence and to
promote healthy relationships. This edition reflects nine years of the implementation of the
program, and an extensive evaluation, which showed that I'm A Great Kid! is effective,
particularly in helping children understand what a secret is, what to do if asked to keep a
secret about touch, and the message that if help is needed, keep telling a trusted adult until
someone helps. I'm A Great Kid! is implemented in schools across Toronto.
Margie Wolfe, owner of Second Story Press, hopes that this program will educate adults and
children alike regarding relationships, and assures that I'm A Great .Kid! will "add to the
spectrum of Canadian Literature."
Vol. 3 DECEMBER, 2007
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Upcoming Events 1;3 ,Announcements
Wednesda Ma 28
Y~ y , 2008 Become a Boost member!
BOOST will host the 11th Annual Butterfly
Ball, a signature gala fundraiser at Four Effect change and make a difference in the
Seasons Hotel. Please contact 416-515-1100 lives of children who have experienced abuse
ext. 224 for event information, tickets, or violence. For information on how you can
sponsorship and volunteer opportunities. ,join, please call:
June, 2008 (TBA) 416-515-1100, ext. 229
Boost's Annual General Meeting. Student & Adult Volunteers
October 1, 2008 Why volunteer at Boost?
Go Purple for Prevention Breakfast. Save the •
date on your calendar! Ca11416-515-1100 D1 velop new skills and abilities and build
ext. 224 for sponsorship opportunities and Hel esteem.
ticket information. p your community and impact the
lives of others.
October, 2008 Develop leadership skills through
Go Purple for Prevention Campaign. Call volunteer leadership roles.
Siew Lee Brett at 416-515-1100 ext. 224 to ~ Earn Your community service hours and
register your event at school, work or in your help make a difference.
community. Community Events
November to December, 2008 Community events are a wonderful way to
Christmas Family Fund and Toy Drive for raise money in support of Boost. The Boost
needy children and families who need our Team is here to help make sure you and your
help and support. No donation is considered committee have fun organizing a successful
too small. Every little bit helps. event! Find out how you can help:
Call 416-515-1100, ext. 224 or
email: Brett@boostforkids.org
Zook Christmas Family Fund and Toy Drive
This holiday season and every holiday season, Boost would like to help children and
who have been abused or victimized recover childhood lost and give them an o ortunitouth
experience happiness, laughter, peace and joy. pp Y t0
We can't do it alone. We need your help. No donation is considered too small. Ever little
helps to make a difference in the lives of these children and their families. No rice c bit
attached to see the smile on a child's face or to wipe the worry frowns on a parents face. be
Items on children's wish list include: a computer, Xbox, Nintendo DS game ortable
station, skates (girls' size 2), gift certificates (HMV, grocery store chain), clothinp iris' szaY
7, 8, 9, 10) to name a few. g (g es
If you can help or know. someone or group who can help, please call Siew Le _
515 1100, ext. 224 or email brettna boostforkids ors. You may dro off ourBd ett at 416
Boost, 890 Yonge Street, I 1 to Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4W 3P4. p Y onation to
Wishing you and youp loved ones all the very best
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