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2006/07/21 Council Information *for period ended July 21 , 2006* *Municipal* 1. "Revised" Notice of Meeting re: Downtown Urban Design Guidelines and O.P. & Zoning By-law Review, Thursday, August 10th, 6:30 p.m., CR#2 2. Neighbourhood Meeting, re: parking at Niagara Orchard Church @ 5720 Dorchester Road, Monday, July 24th @ 6:00 p.m., CR#2 3. Woodbine EA Notice of Completion 4. Letter from Pamela & Kathryn Stewart re: Willoughby/Rural concerns 5. Letter from John Garrett re: River Road Condo 6. Letter from Lorna Anstruther re: Appreciation of Canada Day Activities 7. Public Meeting Notice for July 31st: Grand Niagara Resort 8. Public meeting Notice for July 31st: 3868 Bridgewater 9. Public Notice of Passage of By-law 2006-109, Dorchester & Thorold Stone Road 10. Public Notice of Passage of By-law 2006-130, Mewburn Road 11. Recreation Committee Minutes 12. Rob Judge Memorial Charity Golf Tournament, August 6, 2006 13. Thank You from Business & professional Women's Club of Ontario 14. Thank You from Chloe Chamberlain 15. Municipal Health & Safety Assoc. Conference, Oct. 2-4, Toronto *Provinciall A.M.O.* 1. Niagara GTA Corridor Terms of Reference 2. O.M.B.AnnuaIReport 3. Property Reassessment Cancellations 4. OMERS 5. Woodstock Issues Blackout Challenge 6. Amendments to EPA and EAA 7. Improving Efficiency of Blue Box *Regional* 1. Tax Ratios 2. Shortage of Judicial Resources 3. Council Highlights 4. Police Services Board Report *Resolutionsl Miscellaneous* 1. GO Train to Grimsby 2. Development Charges Act Reform 3. Biosolid Sound Berms 4. Workplace & Safety Insurance Act re: Volunteer Firefighters 5. Cosmetic Pesticides 6. North American Auto Industry 7. Child Care 8. MNR Aggregate Fees -~ NiagaraFq/~~ "REVISED" NOTICE OF PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS FOR THE DOWNTOWN URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AND OFFICIAL PLAN & ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW The City of Niagara Falls would like to invite you to attend a Public and Stakeholder Workshop on the Urban Design Guidelines for Downtown, as well as, the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Review. The first part ofthe meeting will involve a presentation by the consultant's Brook McIlroy to address where they are in the process, what the Urban Design Guidelines mean, what the end product will be, what does historic preservation mean, urban design guidelines versus zoning, and the importance of controls and content. The second part of the meeting will involve a workshop where public input will be encouraged on the guidelines for the nine downtown districts. The districts are Eastern Gateway, Heritage Commercial District, Transportation District, Park/Bridge Neighbourhood, Open Space, Civic Square Block, Queen Street, Western Gateway and Southern Residential Area. All local businesses and members of the public are invited to attend. Date: Thursday, August 10, 2006 Time: 6:30 p.m. Presentation 7:00 p.m. Workshop Place: Committee Room 2 City Hall 4310 Queen Street If you have any questions please contact: Bob Bolibruck Community Improvement Program (CIF) Coordinator at (905) 356-7521, extension 4298 , - yp; NiagaraFq/~~ NOTICE OF A NEIGHBOURHOOD MEETING SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION CITY FILE: SPC-IO/2006 You are invited to attend a neighbourhood meeting that is being held to inform you about the details ofthe parking area proposed to be developed on the land known as 6859 High Street in conjunction with the Niagara Orchard Church at 5720 Dorchester Road as shown on Schedule 1. Please refer to Schedule 2 for details of development. The meeting will be held on: Monday, July 24, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in Committee Room #2, Basement Level City Hall, 4310 Queen Street The meeting is being held as directed by Council at it's meeting of April 3, 2006 when it gave conditional approval to a proposed zoning amendment. If you have any questions, or wish to see the plans, please call Anamika Dilwaria of Planning & Development, at City Hall, 356-7521, ext. 4246 between the hours of8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. b~- Doug Darbyson Director of Planning & Development AD:gd Attach. S:\SITEPLAN\SPCFILES\2006\SPC- I O\NeighbMtgNotice. wpd SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP Subject Land ~ ~Vf ~I T I \-U- =< FREDERICA 51 ~;~ 9rt R " ..~ /N~ r!iJl~ , r ~ 1- . / - - 'A ~ -~ COOK ST ~ ~ c- o f--- ~ GARDEN ST 0 l.- f- I.- 1\\1 ~ 0 I-- ~ - 0 ; OJ ~ - ~ I--- I-- 0 ,..--- I LEEMING ST -0 I--- LEEMING ST Ii- - . . I-- I - l- f--- parcell r- Parcel 2 f-- T ~ ~~ , ,- ~ \ \ \ - 1 I-- - lIT I-- _I~ , I HIGH ST c- - Ll T e- ~ ~ c- R\ r ~=. !~\::: t:= I-- 3: ,-- 0 ~ ,- c ~ - I ~ m ::E- >- I _ \~ IT I~m - f-- 0 - ~ f-- rl m L-- LUNDY'S lANE ~ -, I' r -, , , , , -, '\ (\ I , , r , \ N Location: 5720 Dorchester Road and 6859 High Street s Applicant: Niagara Orchard Church I:NTS Janua\)' 2006 . . ~->4~JJ< ~-4..:~ :Ii 1 l.s u ~1 ~ 11 ~ ~ :- ~ , :;c .. ,-' .. d.,,_ ,-~. ~.""j;:J.' . q" . II" ;1-1'1"1. n e z .' - :) g ~ ~ :: I I.ic.~~,:~".'{lr::, .'-"'r1\": .; 3! i !l'",f~. ~~ t::t -'i w :; z: Ul I . <:i S g L -..It;..1:......" "1"'" i'~" !e (! "'~r' I' "'. 0 ~ u ~:f .! ::?:; a ;> ~ " 'I .~ p........W. ~llIt '1~ \01 .1111 J!!!. f :....~...;j + 1I'J:zli" W .... C oi) ~ .It i ~ ~ L. - _L'- .: .;...... ~ . -;:-.. ~'" nrl; '!I:t iC Z '"" Qe cr 0 a... 0.. ,.",.-tr.' ~ (!",,~.~'<'"_.. ~ Is" i ,~ ! ;- u ~ '""Err ~ I., ...~'''~~.. ", "'a. h~ .~i~~ ~I '!I ~..IW:.. sl ~ w ~~ ~ <C( ~ j ~ ~ . .. t. 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Please find enclosed a copy of the Notice of Completion for your files along with the final document. Should you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to contact me. Yours truly, ~1eY Marzenna Carrick, C.E. T. Manager of Traffic Operations Phone 905-356-7521 x5204 c. _1Ql1i~Wt ~+-.' _. - City Clerk' (Attachment - Notice of Completion only) S:\TPS\TPS 6.00 Transportation PIanning\TPS 6.08 Environmental Assessments\Downtown West Gateway 2006\MOE letter completion.wpd Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works . Fire Services . Parks, Recreation & Culture . Business Development . Building & By-Law Services CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY ~ Traffic Calming on Woodbine Street Montrose Road to Kalar Road Niagarapql!.~ NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION The City of Niagara Falls, through their consultant, Matrix Innovations Inc. has undertaken the Class Environmental Assessment of Woodbine Street from Montrose Road to Kalar Road (see inset map). The study was initiated in response to concerns related to through traffic infiltration and excessive operating speeds along the identified section of Woodbine Street corridor and was conducted in compliance with Schedule "B" of the Municipal Engineers Association "Municipal Class Environmental Assessment" (June 2000). The final report has been completed and, by this notice is being placed in the public record for review in accordance with the requirements <;>f Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. Measures to address traffic issues include the implementation of traffic calming devises consisting of four (4) speed humps, five (5) intersection curb extensions, one (1) mid-block curb extension, one (1) centre median island, and placement of traffic signs on Woodbine Street corridor The Woodbine Street Traffic Calming Environmental Screening Report is available for review at the following location. Niagara Falls City Hall .ta 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls 2nd Floor Engineering Services Thorold Stone Road 'i If you have any concerns, please provide them to the City Clerk & STUDY within 30 days from the date of this notice. If the concerns can not Ii AREA be resolved in discussion with the City, a person may request that ~ .................. LIMITS the Minister of the Environment make an order for the project to Woodbine Street . . comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act, referred . ................ ~ to as a Part II Order, which addresses individual Environments. " Request must be received by the Minister at the address below by & .. August 15, 2006 A copy of the request must also be sent to the I City Clerk. If no request is received by August 15, 2006, the Study 0 will proceed to the detailed design stage and construction. :Ii Minister of the Environment Lu ndy's Lane 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 10th Floor Toronto, Ontario, M4V 1 P5 If you have any question or comment, please contact either of the following Project Team members: Ms. Marzenna Carrick, C.E.T. Mr. Manoj Dilwaria Manager of Traffic Operations B. Eng., M. PI. (Transp.), MCIP, RPP, AVS City of Niagara Falls Consultant Project Manager . ~ P.O. Box 1023 Partner, Matrix Innovations Inc. 4310 Queen Street 20 Corporate Park Drive, Suite 201 Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6X5 St. Catharines, Ontario, L2S 3W2 Phone: (905) 356-7521 ext. 5204 Phone: (905) 685-0293 Fax: (905) 353-0651 Fax: (905) 685-3952 E-mail: mcarrick@niagarafalls.ca E-mail: MDilwaria@TheMatrixPartners.com This notice first issued on July 15, 2006 ..... MATRIX 0...0 .0.0. ..0.. ..... INNOVATIONS INC. From: <Pamelatig@aol.com> To: <diorfida@niagarafalls.ca> Date: 7/16/200612:51 :20 PM Subject: (no subject) Mayor Ted Salci and Members of Council - We were not able to attend the meeting on Saturday July 15th, addressing the rural residents concerns In most cases ditching seems to be lacking especially the Weaver Road area. There are other concerns such as lighting on Willoughby Drive, especially near the Legends service entrance to the golf course up to Willick Road We asked for one light in this area and it was turned down. Two years ago we asked for the Willoughby Drive Bridge to be painted. It is in deplorable shape. All rusted and choked with weeks. No Response There seems to be a feeling of rural areas being forgotten especially when we hear about moneys being designated for projects in the City It would seem that rural residents' requests are small in comparison. We agree whole heartedly with Alderman Volpatti regarding farmers' land. They should definitely be allowed to sever the land for their children The land can prove to be a burden, as they grow older and can no longer farm the parcel of land It is not always easy or possible to find a buyer. We have a lot 61 by approx. 665 ft and hope to be able to sell to supplement our income With the new planning by-laws coming into effect, we are not going to be able to do this. Other than adding it to own property. Thank you Mayor Salci for your interest in the rural areas. Respectfully Pamela and Kathryn Stewart Page 1 of 1 Dean Iorfida - River Roadl John St. Condo Project From: "j .garrett@sympatico.ca" <j .garrett@sympatico.ca> To: <webmaster@niagarafalls.ca> Date: 7/10/2006 10:49:42 AM Subject: River Road! John St. Condo Project Time Stamp: 7/10/2006 10:49:13 AM Question Reference Number: 1908 Commentl Question: I would like to voice my disbelief and disapproval of council's decisions to approve the river road 1 John St. Condo development. As a business owner and downtown area resident I will certainly be morally and financially supporting the appeal to the OMB. Council's disregard for their own staffs recommendations and resident's objections is unconscionable. Please copy this e-mail to members of Council. John Garrett 4337 Simcoe St. IP Address: 69.156.89.183 file:IIC: \Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\ Temp \GW} 0000 l.HTM 7/21/2006 \ ~ i(~ J !, ",- \\\ i-~'-" . \',\ ... -",,- "". / /\ . ~..\'/ ~ .~'= ""'''''- . \..,.: RECElVt:U r~ Lorna L. Anstruther JUL 11 2.d i ~ -.- 1 tt\iOlfS Off,'tt l' 4075 St. James Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6H7 ,;-. if'f.t\ July 4, 2006 Mayor Ted Salci and City Council, City of Niagara Falls, P.O. Box 1023, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mayor Salci and City Council: Re: Canada Day at Optimist Park Thank you, to you and City Council for your generous support of our Canada Day celebratIOns at Optimist Park. I am grateful that we have a city that puts on events like Canada Day. Despite our international address, we are really Ii small town. And this is how a small town should celebrate Canada Day. I have been on the committee for many years and it always amazes me how each year the event seems to get better. Our yearly goal is to top ourselves and to keep things fresh for the people of Niagara Falls!!! As always, Vito's enthusiasm keeps the committee hopping. The City should designate him Mr. Canada Day!!! And a round of applause goes to everyone in Parks, Recreation & Culture and the other departments who worked so tirelessly to make the day such a success. I believe the thousands of residents who lined the parade route and filled the park truly appreciated the event. As I noticed in Monday's Review that we are starting to attract people from St. Catharines and I spoke to a man who spent two and half hours on the QEW to join us. As the chairperson for the Essay Contest, I would read the essays to my mother before Joe Longo and I made the final selections. This was the last year for her to do so. It was difficult for me to attend this year, but I knew my mother wouldn't have wanted me to miss it. She knew how much our Canada Day celebration means to me. It gives me such a warm feeling to know I have helped to bring joy to so many of my fellow citizens. It was the smiles on the faces of the families of all ages that helped me make It to the end of the day. Once again, please accept my sincerest thank you for giving the citizens something that is for them, eVen though we had some out~of~towners crashing our party!!! I guess they Just wanted to see how we celebrate Canada Day - Niagara Falls style!!! I remain, Yoms~y, ~. L aV"M- .~ . maL. Ans t Cc Denyse Morrissey . # -~ NiagaI1a.Fffl~~ PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LA'V AMENDMENT APPLICATION CITY FILES: AM-19/2006 and AM-38/2004 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 Official Plan and Zoning By-law Nos. 79-200 and 1538, 1958. The meeting will be held on: Monday, July 31,2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4310 Queen Street. The amendments are requested for about 290 hectares (715 ac) ofland between the vVelland River and Biggar Road and between Montrose Road and 225 metres west of Morris Road, shown as Parts 1 through 5 on Schedule 1. Parts I, 2 and 4 are currently designated for a golf course and resort development. Schedules 2 through 5 show details of the existing and proposed development. The amendments requested under File No. AM-3812004 would permit the following: . recogmtIOn ofthe eXisting golf course south of the CP Rail line on Part 3; . expansion ofthe golf course onto Part 5 west of Morris Road between Grassy Brook Road and Biggar Road; and . expanSIOn of the resort block on Part 1 into Part 2. Part 3 is designated Industrial and Environmental Protection Area while Part 5 is designated Rural! Agricultural and Environmental Protection Area. The Industrial and Rural! Agricultural designated lands are proposed to be designated Open Space consistent with the approved golf course lands, while wetlands and valley areas in these parcels are to remain or be designated Environmental Protection Area. In addition, the special policies applying to the approved golf course lands are requested to be amended to permit the resort expansion. The amendment requested under File No. AM -1912006 would permit the development of a residential lifestyle community comprised of about 220 townhouse and single detached residential units within a portion of Part 2 as shown on Schedules 2 through 5. The special policies applying to the approved golf course lands are requested to be amended to permit this residentIal development. Concurrently, zoning changes are being sought to reflect the proposed Official Plan changes. Part 5 is proposed to be rezoned from Rural/Agricultural under By-law No. 1538 (1958) to the same site specific Open Space (OS-553) and Environmental Protection Area (EP A-555) zones that apply to the , . -2- existing golf course development. The requested residential development is proposed to be placed under the appropriate residential zones. In addition, the site specific Open Space (OS-554) zone, which applies to the approved resort block north of Grassy Brook Road, is requested to be modified and extended south of Grassy Brook Road to permit the resort block expansion. The applicant has also requested, in a separate application, the closure of Crowl and Road between Biggar Road and Grassy Brook Road and the closure of a portion of Grassy Brook Road on either side of Crowl and Road. 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 July 18, 2006. Please refer to City Files AM-19/2006 and AM-38/2004. 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 ofthe adoption ofthe 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 ofthe Planning and Development Division's Recommendation Report on the application will be available after 4:00 p.m. on July 25, 2006. Additional information related to the application and the proposed amendments may be 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 4232. This notice is dated at Niagara Falls, Ontario this 29th day of June, 2006. b~- Doug Darbyson Director of Planning & Development AB:gd Attach. S:\ZONING\AMS\2006\Am-19\Notice.wpd \ . SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP Subject Land~ !i Amending the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Nos. 79-200 and 1538, 1958 N Applicant: Grand Niagara Resort Corporation ~ Legal Description: Part of Lots 1,2,3,45,6 and 7 Broken Front Concession, in the former Township of Stamford, 5 now in the CIty of Niagara Falls, 1 NTS in the Regional Municipality of Niagara AM-19/2006 and AM-38/2004 K:\G1S _Requests\2006\Schedules\ZoningAM\AM-19\mapping.map June 2006 , 0 I- SCHEDULE 2 i z I W ~ CJW <0 Z > z:E .... _11. 0 W = zo 0 ....... z...J '" () Q::; <(W i < ...J> W ::e: il.w t}; a: 0 o/J ~ ,.- Iii \1 - 0 Y'.' 0 .hr [;] ^", , r ,~ ,~ .0:: \. ~I '" iii t 0 ~...~~~ 0 r:n. I . \In (j,) , · ~).fd ~ ~J U<;L ~ - 0 ~; ) \~ ~ ~ II ::I: ,,',._-' { Ea Qi: ;~ '<-) Z :Ii -;:;-:;;"~- 0 . , .~ . , (JJ j! u> . ~?f ..J ~i ~ ~ ..? :z &1 ft:l t;JD''<~, ~~. " ~J .~ ~ lil:'~ Z <C t~ , ~ o "tl~~'" 12 III ~ - z ~'1;" ) ~ \'\~~, ; a - ~ tJ ~ oa( 0 O"'P'IO:l- ~ lno,(o1\UD!sa08loUJllln\lOOJlUO:J\ 6MO\!IO:>\SZ l ZO I. \>IJo..v.\:O 1 SCHEDULE 3 . ~cn .~!.<. ~O:t ~-I .~. arRS 8 m Ii_ () ji;~"" 0 ~UI Z ,k. -I I~~~ ~ ... I~ ~i 1f~ ~~ i ~ z: ID 0 I ::0 -l b. :I: ~ v II 0 ~ ~ 0... Z ~. ~ I e; ~ ~ (1) 00 0 ~ 1\ ;15~ :~ ~ . , SCHEDULE 4 m ~ ~ 11 ~~~c8~ E .c. <= c: "2 0> :::> :::> :::> :::> c: uO'>"''''''' c.o .., co 0'> M::S co~MCO . """ ...... LO r- N ]} l:5 ~ c:i C~ t::.. ~ '2 0'> L.C') N ::s CO :; E LO ..,... LO 0> r-- cO 0> - c.o co r-- .c. ]} '2 ::s ~~ r-- ..- r--:,....: ,....: ) \ ~~ ..- E E N M Lricci en ~ ~ (!) z en en ~ (!)(!) -J Z Z ~ en:!: ~~ -J -J LLlI- II LLI LLI ::EC> ~~ Cl E eno z Cl Cl LLI LO Cl Cl :I: r-..:en LLI:I: W \ LLI LLI ~ ~c.!) a~ -' :I: :I: EZ ~o CO <...><...> LO - 1:: ~~ Cl . -I '? '7 a::: t::.. -I \ LLI en W :I::I::::> LLI LLI -J 0 Cl Cl (!) LLI $: I- I- () ::E ~ (!) (!) LLI LLI Z o 0 ZZ-' 00 -J -J Ci5 (!)(!) :I: -I en ~~ <( (1.) z Z -J Ci5Ci5 ~ z ~ Z t:C t:C I- ~ bb ~ ~OWgsgsO LO co ~ I- 0<...><...> I- D cd I .. ~ \ v cd .~ Z ! ""0 I ~ \ \ 0 :I: " li: 0 z , \ 69 " 9J ~ u 0 -' CO en UJ ...J I C> z en 0 ~I z <( UJ ~i en ::::> ~lcl 0 "!,~I :::c IIi! z ~o ...~~ O~ ~~I 1-.;..: . .. SCHEDULE 5 -------- TOWNHOUSE BLOCK 'A' 0 NORTH 1:750 AREA OF BLOCK 'A' 36226 m2 (3.62ha) \J TOTAL TOWN HOMES (7.5mx27.5m) 88 units DENISTY 24.31 units/ha (9.84 units/acre) TOTAL CURB LENGTH 914.691 m Grand Nia ara Resort AI 4 BB~!~~I!lD . . -~ NiagaraRqll~ PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION CITY FILE: AM-22/2006 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 Zoning By-law No. 79-200. The meeting will be held on: Monday, July 31,2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 4310 Queen Street. The amendment is requested for the land known as 3868 Bridgewater Street, as shown on Schedule 1. The amendment is requested to permit the reconstruction of a dwelling on the land. Refer to Schedule 2 for details of the development. The land is currently zoned General Commercial (GC), which does not permit a single detached dwelling. Site specific provisions are requested to be added to the GC zoning ofthe property to permit reconstruction of the dwelling. 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 July 18,2006. Please refer to City File AM-22/2006. 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 ofthe adoption of the proposed amendment you must make a written request to the Director of Planning & Development. 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 Ontario's Plarming 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 adopted, the O.M.B. may dismiss all or part of your appeal. ,~ -2- A copy ofthe Plarming and Development Division's Recommendation Report on the application will be available after 4:00 p.m. on July 25, 2006. Additional information related to the application and the proposed amendments may be 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 4232. This notice is dated at Niagara Falls, Ontario this 10th day of July, 2006. b~- Doug Darbyson Director of Planning & Development AB:gd Attach. S:\ZONING\AMS\2006\Am-22\Notice.wpd . SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP Subject Land Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 N Location: 3868 Bridgewater St ~E S Applicant: Kevin Sullivan Scale: I :NTS AM-22/2006 7/3/20061.51.30 PM .. SCHEDULE 2 ~ Dock (BY PLAN 251) Street . ~ 0" 0" PIN 64255 - 0079 J~;rJO) - N46'36'20"W (MS 830, Pl &: meos) 175.90' SIB 87.9S'(PI 6: MEAS.) (B8.0' PIon 251) - 87.95' (PI" MEAS.) (MSIJJfJ) - LOT 30 SIB PIN 64255 - 0071(LT) i; INST NO. LT175405 ;, :: "- 2B.J' -:llx-x-x-cx-:-x-xjx-x_x+ 13.75' -t.;l "> Cb ~ ~ PIN 64255 - 0072(LT) ~! ~X cham Jl1Ik fence X g e ~ I 1222 I >1> g~ ~x X LOT 125 -t.;l -t.;l 0:':- .0 1 Cb tI) aU:; 'x gg -~- ,",~~ 1 <0\ e steps "J'~POSED DWELUNG -t.;l O.5'N.~ " ~ tI) -;;:- ~ , 1 8- '" ,:~ ~,~t,-'-'-~~~~ _.~~-~ " '" :;;; '" ~'~f{ ~~~:~f;~~~';.~!)r)JT}QN ': - '" C . ".' '\j... . ..1 0 . 'It'). '. ~ . Z .... 0 .. a: f- 0 " J.2S' IT (f) 0 --.----- :;::; I ~ iil 2.35' .::., t- (PI i MOO.) 175.92' - - ., " - '" <0 I .. " o CD ;;: " N .2S >. I 1: LOT 127 :iE '" v E ;;: 0 I PIN 64255 - 0268(R) :5 "'- LOT 32 r .t: ,... OJ PIN 64255 - 0289(LT) I .... >- ~ e ~ INST NO. 818715 1 I -t.;l e~ ~ ...:;;: I a:~ ~ g~. I ~ "z <0 't:J Vl ~ . .~ ~ u; ----------, F-i - CQ LOT \,'Y''0 34 I << I I I JD I I '? SIB ----------- 0'" \; RECEIVED I JUN 28 2006 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT . -~ NiagaraF~ll~ PLANNING ACT NOTICE AND EXPLANATORY NOTE OF THE PASSING OF ZONING BY-LAW NO. 2006-106 CITY FILE: AM-20/2006 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation ofthe City of Niagara Falls passed By-law No. 2006-106 on the 26th day of June, 2006, under Section 34 of The Planning Act. The purpose of By-law No. 2006-106 is to add site specific provisions (662) to the Prestige Industrial (PI) zoning of the land on the southwest corner of Montrose Road and Chippawa Creek Road, known as 8675 Montrose Road (Sam's Montrose Hotel). The by-law will permit a body-rub parlour to locate within the existing hotel on a permanent basis. Please see the map on the back of this notice to locate the subject properties. By-law No. 2006-106 is in conformity with the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan and is not the subject of an amendment to the Official Plan. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the by-law by filing with the Clerk of The Corporation ofthe City of Niagara Falls not later than the 19th day of July, 2006, a Notice of Appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support ofthe objection, together with the Ontario Municipal Board filing fee of$125 .00 in the form of a certified cheque or money order, made payable to the Ontario Municipal Board. The Planning Act provides that only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A Notice of Appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a Notice of Appeal may be filed in the name of the individual who is a member of the association or the group on their behalf. Notice of Appeal, including the filing fee, must be submitted by the date set out above in order to constitute a valid Appeal. Failure to submit a complete Notice of Appeal or the fee of $125.00 or both, on or before the date set out above will result in an incomplete Appeal application and will not be processed further. A copy of the by-law is available in Planning and Development, City Hall, between the hours of8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., if you wish to review it. Dated at the CIty of Niagara Falls this 29th day of June, 2006. ~- Doug Darbyson Director of Planning & Development for the City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 S:IZONING\AMS\2006\Am-20IBYLA WPAS.NOT.wpd SCHEDULE 1 TO BY-LAW No. 2006-106 Subject Land ~ CHIPPAWA CREEK RD ,0 !:S ~ ;... ...... 3 3: 0 ~ ~ Ul m ~ Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 Description: Part of Township Lot 210, former Township of Stamford, N now in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara t '; Applicant: Simo Bielich 5 I:NTS Assessment #: 272511000212400 AM-20/2006 K:\GIS_Requests\2006\Schedules\ZonlngAM\AM-20\mapplng.map June 2006 _ .Y#i; NiagaraFclfll~ PLANNING ACT NOTICE AND EXPLANATORY NOTE OF THE PASSING OF ZONING BY-LAW NO. 2006-109 CITY FILE: AM-1112006 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls passed By-law No. 2006-109 on the 26th day of June, 2006, under Section 34 of The Planning Act. The purpose of By-law No. 2006-109 is to change the zoning of the land on the west side of Dorchester Road, north of Thorold Stone Road, from Residential Single Family IB Density (RIB) to Institutional (I). The by-law will recognize the continued church use of the land. Please see the map on the back of this notice to locate the subject properties. By-law No. 2006-109 is in conformity with the CIty of Niagara Falls Official Plan and is not the subject of an amendment to the Official Plan. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect ofthe by-law by filing with the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls not later than the 19th day of July, 2006, a Notice of Appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support ofthe objection, together with the Ontario Municipal Board filing fee of$125.00 in the form of a certified cheque or money order, made payable to the Ontario Municipal Board. The Planning Act provides that only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A Notice of Appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a Notice of Appeal may be filed in the name of the individual who is a member of the association or the group on their behalf. Notice of Appeal, including the filing fee, must be submitted by the date set out above in order to constitute a valid Appeal. Failure to submit a complete Notice of Appeal or the fee of$125.00 or both, on or before the date set out above will result in an incomplete Appeal application and will not be processed further. A copy of the by-law is available in Planning and Development, City Hall, between the hours of 8 :30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., if you wish to review it. Dated at the City of Niagara Falls this 29th day of June, 2006. ~-- Doug Darbyson Director of Planning & Development for the City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 S:\ZONINGIAMSI20061Am-11 IBYLA WPAS.NOT wpd SCHEDULE 1 TO BY-LAW No. 2006-109 Subject Land ~ - ~ z 0 m ::1E ~ ~ - m - ~ , L 0 ~ 0 0 0 ~ 0 ;;0 :I: I- m m J ;0 - 27.43 m ~ ISAAC ST ~ ij '/// ..... S 42.67 m I ~ ~ u,~,I~ 3 U1 ~ ~/./ '/~ ~ ~ 70.10 m 3 1 -~ L 1 ~ \ \ / Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 Description: Part of Township Lot 71, in the former Township of Stamford, N and part of Block "A", Plan 231, ~ now in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara S Applicant: Church of Christ I:NTS AM -11/2006 K:\GIS _Requests\2006\Schedules\ZoningAM\AM-lllmapping.map ]Wle 2006 -~ NiagaraFf'l~~ - PLANNING ACT NOTICE AND EXPLANATORY NOTE OF THE PASSING OF ZONING BY -LAW NO. 2006-129 CITY FILE: AM-15/2006 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls passed By-law No. 2006-129 on the 10th day of July, 2006, under Section 34 of The Planning Act. The purpose of By-law No. 2006-129 is to permit an exception to By-law No. 70-69. The by-law will permit a 40 square metre (437 sq. ft.) addition (bedroom and deck) to the existing dwelling on the land known as 9006 Netherby Road. In addition, a 28 square metre (304 sq. ft.) lean-to shed is proposed to be recognized that was built behind the garage. By-law No. 70-69 prohibits new construction where a property is less than 25 acres (10 hectares) in area. The subject land does not meet this criteria. Please see the map on the back of this notice to locate the subject property. By-law No. 2006-129 is III conformity with the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan and is not the subject of an amendment to the Official Plan. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect ofthe by-law by filing with the Clerk of The Corporation ofthe City of Niagara Falls not later than the 3rd day of August, 2006, a Notice of Appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support ofthe objection, together with the Ontario Municipal Board filing fee of$125.00 in the form of a certified cheque or money order, made payable to the Ontario Municipal Board. The Planning Act provides that only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A Notice of Appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a Notice of Appeal may be filed in the name ofthe individual who is a member of the association or the group on their behalf. Notice of Appeal, including the filing fee, must be submitted by the date set out above in order to constitute a valid Appeal. Failure to submit a complete Notice of Appeal or the fee of $125.00 or both, on or before the date set out above will result in an incomplete Appeal application and will not be processed further. A copy of the by-law is available in Planning and Development, City Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., if you wish to review it. Dated at the City of Niagara Falls this 14th day of July, 2006. ~~~-- Doug Darbyson Director of Planning & Development for the City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 S:\ZONINGIAMSI2006IAm- 151BYLA WPAS,NOT,wpd SCHEDULE 1 TO BY-LAW No. 2006-129 Subject Land ~ 21.48 m NETHERBY NETHERBY RD ~ 0 0 3 34.75 m III 0 ~ :J: G'l ;0 m m z ;0 0 Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 Description: Part of Township Lot 7, Concession 5, more specifically known as Part 1 according to Reference Plan 59R-6862, N in the former Township of Humberstone, ~ now in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara 5 Applicant: Jacqueline Vincelette l:NTS Assessment #: 272515000101600 AM-15/2006 -~ Niagarap~l~}~ PLANNING ACT NOTICE AND EXPLANATORY NOTE OF THE PASSING OF ZONING BY-LAW NO. 2006-130 CITY FILE: AM-16/2006 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation ofthe City of Niagara Falls passed By-law No. 2006-130 on the 10th day of July, 2006, under Section 34 of The Planning Act. The purpose of By-law No. 2006-130 is to change the zoning of a 0.97 hectare (2.42 acre) parcel of land on the east side of Mew burn Road, south of Montrose Road, from Development Holding (DH) zone to a site specific Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4) zone. The by-law will permit the development of a 28-unit townhouse complex. Please see the map on the back of this notice to locate the subject property. By-law No. 2006-130 is in conformity with the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan and is not the subject of an amendment to the Official Plan. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board m respect of the by-law by filmg with the Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls not later than the 3rd day of August, 2006, a Notice of Appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection, together with the Ontario Municipal Board filing fee of$125.00 in the form of a certified cheque or money order, made payable to the Ontario Municipal Board. The Planning Act provides that only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A Notice of Appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a Notice of Appeal may be filed in the name of the individual who is a member of the association or the group on their behalf. Notice of Appeal, including the filing fee, must be submitted by the date set out above in order to constitute a valid Appeal. Failure to submit a complete Notice of Appeal or the fee of$125.00 or both, on or before the date set out above will result in an incomplete Appeal application and will not be processed further. A copy of the by-law is available in Planning and Development, CIty Hall, between the hours of8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., if you wish to review it. Dated at the City of Niagara Falls this 14th day of July, 2006. ~~~ Doug Darbyson Director of Planning & Development for the City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 S:\ZONINGIAMS\2006IAm-16\BYLA WPAS.NOT wpd SCHEDULE 1 TO BY-LAW No. 2006-130 Subject Land ~ 3: ~ OJ C ~ GREEN BOUGHS R ;a 0 Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 Description: Part of Township Lot 35, in the former Township of Stamford, N more specifically known as Part 1 according to Reference Plan 59R-5511, t now in the City of Niagara Falls, , in the Regional Municipality of Niagara ~ S Applicant: Klein Building Company Ltd. l:NTS Assessment #: 272504001605300 AM-16/2006 K:\GIS_Requests\2006\Schedules\ZoningAM\AM-16\mapplng.map June 2006 . RECREATION COMMITTEE TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2006 AT 7:00 P.M. MACBAIN COMMUNITY BOARD ROOM MINUTES OF MEETING Present: Don Jackson, Chair, Glen Mercer, Paisley J anvary- Pool, Pat Mascarin, Mick Wolfe, Reg Jones, Paul Campigotto, Enzo Della Marca, Rich Merlino, Dolores Shwedyk (Secretary) Reerets: Rob DeGiuli, Alderman Jim Diodati, Denyse Morrissey (Staft) Absent: Joe Talarico, Mike Verma 1. Adoption of Minutes Recreation Committee Meeting of April!!, 2006 IT WAS MOVED BY Glen Mercer, seconded by Enzo Della Marca, that the minutes of the meeting of April 11, 2006, be approved as written. Motion Carried 2. Business Arisine from the Minutes of April 11. 2006 a) Update on Arena Fundraising Campaign for AddItional Seating Mick reported that the fundraising and seat sale is ongoing. Meetings will be held once a month. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 7 :00 p.m., MacBain Community Board Room. IT WAS MOVED BY Reg Jones, seconded by Pat Mascarin, that the above verbal report be accepted. Motion Carried 3. Communications a) Reports from Don Jackson and Pat Mascarin re PRO Conference IT WAS MOVED BY Paisley Janvary-Pool, seconded by Reg Jones, that the above communications be received and filed for information. Motion Carried . -2- 4. "Action Required" Items a) City ofNia2ara Falls Recreation Committee Grant Application - Leadership Trainin2 i) Niagara Falls Girls Soccer Club - Level 3 Coaching Clinic - at Heritage Christian School, Jordan, Ontario on April 22 & 29,2006. Cristina Formica is requesting $130.00. IT WAS MOVED BY Enzo Della Marca, seconded by Reg Jones that the above applicant be approved $45.00 each, subject to receiving an official receipt. Motion Carried b) City of Niagara Falls Provincial. National. International Competition Grant Application i) 2006 Elite Ontario Provincial Gymnastics Championships. This event was held on April 21, 22, 23 & 24, 2006, in Caledonia, Ontario. (3 applicants requesting $70.00 each) . Kendall Darnay · Jessica Vallance · Courtney Olah ii) Gymnastics Ontario Provincial Championships. This event was held on April 28 & 30, 2006, in St. Catharines, Ontario. (2 applicants requesting $70.00 each) . Kelsey Darnay . Jennifer Harrigan IT WAS MOVED BY Paisley Janvary-Pool, seconded by Mick Wolfe that the above applicants be approved $70.00 each, subject to receiving an official receipt. Motion Carried c) City of Niaeara Falls Application for Activity Subsidy Fund for Physically. Mentally. or Socially Challeneed Individuals i) ApplIcation received for financial assistance to cover the cost of registration fees for five children to play hockey in the Recreational Minor Hockey Association. The applicants are requesting a total amount of $1,175.00. A letter of support was received from Family and ChIldren's Services Niagara. IT WAS MOVED BY Glen Mercer, seconded by Pat Mascarin that the above applicants be approved $1,175.00. Motion Carried 5. New Business a) Strategic Plan - Service Delivery PrinCIples Workshop Update Concerns were raised regarding the future role of Committees and Volunteers. -3- b) Mick Wolfe announced that the Meridian Credit Union is hosting a Golf Tournament on September 16, 2006, at 1:30 p.m., Rolling Meadows -All proceeds will be donated to the City of Niagara Falls Activity Subsidy Fund. c) Mick Wolfe announced that Mike and Bruna Danielle are hosting a golf tournament on Sunday, June 11, 2006 at the Niagara Falls Golf Course, with the dinner being held at John Michael's Hall in Thorold. They will be donating approximately $10,000.00 to the City of Niagara Falls Activity Subsidy Fund. d) Pat Mascarin announced that the Project Share is planting a Community Garden in the back area of Our Lady of Scapular Church. 6. Next Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 13, 2006, 6:00 p.m. MacBain Community Centre Board Room 7. Adjournment IT WAS MOVED BY Paul Campigotto, seconded by Reg Jones that the meeting be adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Motion Carried S:~Recreation CommitteeUvlinutes\2006uvlay 9, 2006.wpd TIle 13TH ~AL ROB nJDGE MEMORIAl.. ~BARITY GOLF TOIJRNAMENT 2737 WEDGEWOOD CR. - NIAGARA FALLS ON. - L2J 2B6 Phone: 905-357-4059 - Fax: 905-295-6616 E-mail mjudge@cogeco.ca Dear Sir/Madam: Once again this year, we are holding "The Rob Judge Memorial Golf Tournament II This years event will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2005 at 1 :00 p.m. at the Niagara Falls Golf Club on Gamer Road. In past years, businesses and individuals like you have been most generous supporters of our tournament. With your assistance we have been able to raise nearly $60,000 for very worthy causes such as; The Ian Strathem Trust Fund, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Tender Wishes, Make a Child Smile, Dreams Take Flight, The Canadian Diabetes Foundation & The Cancer Research Institute. This years funds are targeted solely for Dreams Take Flight. Dreams Take Flight is a well known national charity which is dedicated to providing the trip of a life time to underprivileged or physically and mentally handicapped children. Dreams Take Flight brings the wonder of Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom to Canadian children. The Rob Judge Memorial Charity Golf Tournament has been interested in this specific charity for a number of years now. But, when we found out that any donation made to Dreams Take Flight would be used for area children only we were sold. With over 130 golfers, The 2005 Rob Judge Tournament, was one of the largest charity golf tournaments in Niagara. However, this tournament is only as big as the hearts of those who sponsor our efforts. We respectfully request any donation or gift for our prize table for this years charity event. The size of your donation/gift is of no consequence, but the gesture of your giving certainly is. Please call Bob Judge at 905-357-4059, or Rich Judge at 905-295-6616 (phone/fax) and we will be happy to arrange to collect your donation/gift. Let us take this opportunity to thank you in advance for your generosity and we remain; Yours sincerely; Bob Judge, Rich Judge & AI Judge Co-Chairs 'The Rob Judge Memorial Golf Tournament' ?(~0)';'l" ./ '.. .. . .! ...~' '. 1 J " '. .... . . '". . f"\~ . ............ . ....! ~ l"-~,j 0, i ! f . I ,.~- .N k. <I ---, "Y/o "- Gf.' qJ. ''''0''1 OR'S ~.. OrFfCE "The Business and Professional Women's Clubs of Ontario are an equality- seeking group working toward the improvement of economic, political, employment and social conditions for women." May 26, 2006 Mayor Ted Salci & Members of Council 4310 Queen St. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mayor Salci & Council Members, On behalf of the Business & Professional Women's Club of Niagara Falls, I want to thank you for your generous donation to our 8th Annual Charity Dinner & Live Auction. With your help we were able to raise more than $4,300. It was a wonderful and successful evening. Proceeds supported Nova House, and their construction for a new, safe shelter for abused women and children in Niagara Falls. In addition, we are able to support our World Vision foster daughter in Malawi. We would not be able to help these worthy causes without your support. Again, our warmest thanks! Sincerely, /!:~ JoAnne Krick BPW Niagara Falls Making a Difference - A Club for All Working Women A Member of the Canadian & International Federation of Business & Professional Women's Club ,iei"'. _~~. ~~~_1}_~~_.,ClmllJ~IJllnl~j~lf~?'Jjlf~I;~~~~~::':'-,;>,;:-.--".-'. '.'" ,'. .<",', . '~';-~.['~ .,,~; !fjjt,,,,~~~1;?'~~~_~.'I~. 1'_'.'I""I!~",.~!'-I'~I. .'i71/.'!l1.'{f!l,".~-I-II,..'II..'.I.. ~__. .. ~"'i- ~. ;! "~ ~. ..o~ His Worship ~.o ~_ The Mayor of Niagara Falls ". Mayor: R. T. (Ted) Salci ' .~ And Members of Council June 26, 2006 Dear Sir: Re: Celebration: Grace Gospel Church On April the 29th. 2006 Thank you for your kind remarks of Recognition given to me on Saturday, April 29, 2006. Thank You for the beautiful Plaque with the City of Niagara Falls Insignia on it. I will treasure this! I was born, schooled and worked in Niagara Falls before attending Bible School in London, Ontario. ~_i'jf41/,,1 It has been a great privilege for me to serve our ....~..:.':~."(;>,~.~l.1 God by teaching the Word of God to children, .;'~~ youth and adults for 50 years. You have a big responsibility also. I have put you on my list to pray for you and your wife faithfully. Chloe Chamberlain, Missionary BCM International (Canada) Inc. (Formerly Bible Club Movement of Canada Inc.) '" ;~~; , r ~~~ A DISASTER ~ ~ ,.a~~ ~~ ~~~_ ~ - CAN INVOLVE ALL - ~, _~~~-~~ MUNICIPAL EMPLOYE E ~-, - ....... r~ ~ ~ If one strikes today Will your municipality be ready? Municipal staff from Buildings, Water Works, Parks and Recreation, Administration, Animal Control, Housing Departments, Elected Officials, etc, may certainly be involved. Who does what? v When is it done? v Who reports to whom? What safety practices are implemented? Are you ready? The Municipal Health and Safety Association's "PROTECTING THOSE WHO PROTECT US" CONFERENCE OCTOBER 2-4, 2006 will provide important information and much more. REGISTER TODAY!!! Visit: www.mhsao.com IVI S ,A The Mu~icipal Health & Safety Association's ft4' c.," t c- , ./{(i[///(/' .. A CONFERENCE -. "," .-. ." .... .. FOR A~~,;II".NELRESPONDING TO A DISASTIIf~l] lJi"l.~ ..<~il . .-----~- Together ",;fJl~(- THE NATIONAL FORUM OF LAW ENFORCEMENT HEALTH & SAFETY CONFERENCE hosted by The Toronto Police Service OCTOBER 2-4,2006 TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE 650 Dixon Road, Etobicoke, Ontario Municipal Health & Safety Association Phone: 905-890-2040 Fax: 905-890-8010 Bronze Sponsor C t 1 Print Management . Design . Pre-Press CW For further information en ra Digital Printing. Commercial Print DOUBLETREE' visit www.mhsao.com l ,,' , , " , " , " " "" Bindery . Mailing . Shipping & Warehouse J NTERNAT10NAl PLAZA HOTEL TORONTO A IRrORT The Municipal Health & Safety Association's "PROTECTING THOSE WHO PROTECT US" A conference for all persons responding to a disaster, including Firefighters, Police, Paramedics, Military, Municipal, Conservation Housing Authority Personnel, First Nations and Allied Government Agencies and their Elected Officials. ~ TogetIJe, with ., "THE NATIONAL FORUM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT'S HEALTH & SAFID CONFERENCE" OPENING CEREMONIES: Words of greetings by the Hon. Steve Peters, Ontario's Minister of Labour DYNAMIC KEYNOTE SPEAKERS MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2006 AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SURPRISE GUEST SPEAKER TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2006 Michaellntrepido, Associate Program Leader, Field Operations Chemical & Biological National Security Program, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA "The Aftermath of Exposure" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2006 Dr. Sheela Basrur, Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health & Assistant Deputy Minister "Avian Flu: The Next Human Pandemic" SEMINAR TRACKS An 18 member Advisory Committee from a variety of emergency responder workplaces in Ontario was created to assist the Conference Development Committee in selecting the relevant sessions for the event. The following seminar tracks are packed with great sessions and dynamic speakers, offering a variety of safety awareness information and experiences for emergency responder delegates: Hazard Recognition . Incident Management Systems . Community Impact General Health & Safety Sessions . Law Enforcement (exclusively for police personnel) Including A TRADE SHOW, MOBILE DISPLAYS & A BANQUET WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND? Are you and your Municipality ready in the event of a disaster? With so many people involved at a disaster site, who is responsible for what? Who reports to whom? Amidst all this, supervisors of emergency responder personnel are responsible for the safety of their staff. What are some of the major hazards that await emergency responders at a disaster site, and how do responders protect themselves? Come and find out all this and more. This conference also offers: . an opportunity to focus, reinforce and strengthen your commitment to occupational health and safety . increase cooperation . improve communication . improve attitudes toward workplace safety . an opportunity to network with your peers CONFERENCE at a Glance MONDAY OCT. 2 CAN-TF3 - A National Disaster Response Team (Police only) Tony Comella, Captain PD&T, Toronto Fire SelVices, CAN-TF3 - Toronto HUSAR Coordinator 8:00am Trade Show opens Occupational Health and Safety In A CBRN Context (Police only) 8:30am - 10:00am General Sessions Denis W. Nelson, B.Sc., CRSP, Program Manager CBRN Forensics/CRTI, Forensic Laboratory SelVices - Ottawa RCMP . Crossing Territorial Borders 12:00noon - 1:00pm Lunch To be announced . Identifying & Dealing With Vulnerable & Difficult Communities 1:00pm - 2:30pm General Sessions Linda Jackson, Director, Social Work and Community SelVices Baycrest Centre . Inter-Agency Response: WOrking Together - Part 1 WORKSHOP John Prno, Director, Emergency Management SelVices Municipality of Waterloo To be announced CSIS: Terrorist Threats Influenza Pandemic - Before, During and After - How to Prepare, Cope and Recover Rocky D'Amico, Department Head, CSIS Kathryn Karcz, Community Emergency Management Coordinator Senior Policy Advisor, Heat Stress Emergency Management, Office of the CAD Tom McLellan, Ph.D, Operationai Medicine Section, DRDC Toronto Impact of Legislation During A Disaster High Stress Areas De-briefing Program (Police only) Sheryl Edwards, Lawyer, Stringer Brisbin Humphry, Toronto Inspector Steve Schnitzer & Inspector Ted Schinbein, Vancouver Police Assessing an Emergency Management Plan Identification & Remediation of Mould Problems in Buildings (Police only) Fiona Macpate, Consultant, Halton & Peel Region, Gregory Smith, CRSP, RCMP Occupational Safety Officer Ontario Safety Association for Community & Health Care 10:00am - 10:30am Coffee Break CBRN Response and PPE Selection (Police only) 10:30am - 12:00noon Opening Ceremonies Eva Dickson, Ph.D. Head, Chemical Protection Group, Royal Military College of Canada and PM of project 12:00noon - 1:30pm Lunch 2:30pm - 3:00pm Coffee Break 1:30pm - 3:00pm General Sessions 3:00pm - 4:30pm General Sessions The Role of the Office of the Fire Marshal, Mutual Aid, and the Provincial Chemical, Biological, . Inter-Agency Response: Working Together. Part 2 WORKSHOP Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) To be announced Doug Crawford, Deputy Fire Marshal Personal Needs of Emergency Responders Carol-Lynn Chambers, Operations Manager and A/Chief, Brad Bigrigg, Fire Chief, Caledon Fire Department Emergency Management & Response The Rights & Responsibilities of Supervisors and Managers Hazard Assessment: The Key to Protecting Those Who Protect Us Paul Kamber, Area Manager, Municipal Health & Safety Association Neil McManus, CIH, ROH, CSp, Consulting Industrial Hygienist, NorthWest Occupational Health & Safety The Tough Choice - Proper Respiratory Protection for Emergency Responders - Legal Responsibilities Related to H&S Issues What is Adequate? Helle Tosine, Assistant Deputy Minister of Labour Monica A. Szabo, CRSP, ROH, Operations Manager, MHSA Pat Lamanna, Director Ottawa District - Workplace Safety & Insurance Board 4:00pm Trade Show & Outside Displays end 1998 Ice Storm: A Firefighter's Perspective John Parish, Manager Fire SelVices, Municipal Health & Safety Association 6:30pm - 7:30pm Cocktails Best Practices in Police Wellness (PANEL SESSION) (Police only) 7:30pm - 9:30pm Banquet. and Show Bonnie McKenzie, Halton Regional Police Service Peter Shipley, Physiological Health Sciences Co-ordinator OPP Gary Goguen, Hamilton Police SelVice WEDNESDAY, OCT. 4 Signs of Stress and Suicide Risk in Your Employees: Recognizing & Reacting (Police only) S/Sgt. Don Spicer, Halifax Regional Poiice 8:30am - 10:00am Keynote Speaker 3:00pm - 3:30pm Coffee Break 10:00am - 10:30am Coffee Break 3:30pm - 4:45pm General Sessions 10:30am - 12:00noon General Sessions Critical Incident Management Media Communications During An Emergency Police Sergeant James Adamson - Toronto Police SelVice, 55 Division Earl Evans, Chief Administration Officer, Grey Highlands Session to be announced Clandestine Labs Speaker to be announced Neil McManus, CIH, ROH, CSP, Consulting Industrial Hygienist, Casualty Management NorthWest Occupational Health & Safety Dr. A. E. 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Kevin Galvin, ijc Disaster and Emergency Planning Section, Edmonton Police SelVice Brigadier-General Brad Thibault, Canadian Armed Forces Fleet Safety Development (Police only) 12:00noon - 2:00pm Lunch & Closing Ceremonies Sergeant Chris Murison, Fleet Safety Oflicer, OPP 5:00pm Trade Show Closes TUESDAY, OCT. 3 Thanks to our sponsors 8:00am Trade Show Opens 8:00am Outdoor Displays Open Platinum Sponsor 8:30am - 10:00am Keynote Speaker Central 10:00am - 10:30am Coffee Break Print Management. Design. Pre-Press Digital Printing. Commercial Print 10:30am - 12:00noon General Sessions r 1,1 ",' II Bindery. Mailing. Shipping & Warehouse . The Military's Involvement During a Disaster Lt. Colonel M. Trollope, Canadian National Defense Task Force Bronze Sponsor . Biological, Nuclear, Pandemic Scenarios To be announced CW Animais - Management in Disasters Don Mitton, CAWA, SupelVisor, Toronto Public Health, Animal SelVices DOUBlETREE' Jeremy Inglis, Ministry of Natural Resources I NTERNATIONAL PLAZA HOTEl Dr. Bill Holley, Ministry of Agriculture, Peterborough TORONTO AIRPORT The Municipal Health & Safety Association's "PROTECTING THOSE WHO PROTECT US" CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM (Please print) First Name: Last Name: Additional Delegates from your Organization: Organization: Address: City: Province/State: Postal Code/Zip: Phone: Fax: Email: 0 Full Conference - First Delegate $495 0 Full Conference - # of Other Delegates X $445 = 0 Monday only X $250 = 0 Tuesday only X $250 = 0 Banquet & Show only X $50 = Note: Tickets bought on site are $595 each. Sub Total 6% GST Total PAYMENT INFORMATION o VISA o MASTER CARD o CHEQUE Make cheques payable to Municipal Health & Safety Association Card Number: (Enter without space) Card Expiry Date: Card Holder: {As shown on card} Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received by Friday, September 15, 2006. Cancellations after this date wi/I not be eligible for refunds or credit. *GST Notice: All registrations are subject to 6% Goods and Services Tax (GST). Copy and mail this registration form (with cheque) to: MicroSpec Registration Services 2700 Dufferin St., Unit 26, Toronto, ON M6B 4J3 The form may also be faxed to MicroSpec at: 416-780-0290 NOTE: DELEGATES MAY ALSO REGISTER ONLINE THROUGH OUR WEB SITE WWW.MHSAO.COM Email MHSA at: info@mhsao.com MHSA Phone: 905-890-2040 MHSA Fax: 905-890-8010 Ministry of MInI..... :.~~ FlUS ClliJ(S '(J6 0'710 14e6 @ 0 nta ri 0 Transportation Transports Transportation Planning Branch Provincial & Environmental Planning Office Garden City Tower 301 St. Paul Street, 2nd Floor St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7R4 Tel: (905) 704- Fax: (905) 704-2007 June 28, 2006 Dear Stakeholder: I am pleased to report that on June 9, 2006, the Minister of the Environment approved the Niagara to GTA Corridor Environmental Assessment (EA) Terms of Reference (ToR), as submitted on October 28, 2005. The approved ToR, and a copy of the approval letter, is available for your information on the project website www.niagara-gta.com. We are moving forward to commence Phase 1 of the Corridor Planning and Individual EA study. \ Efforts to retain a planning and EA consulting firm have already begun. You will receive a further notification upon formal study commencement. Phase 1 of the study will examine a full range of options to provide additional transportation capacity within the corridor. Alternative solutions that will be studied include improvements to existing road and rail infrastructure, extension of GO Transit services, other transit, a new freeway and/or a transitway, and other options that may be identified during the course of the Study It is estimated that Phase 1 will require approximately two years to complete; which may seem lengthy, but given that the results of this work are likely to have significant economic and environmental implications, it is important to thoroughly consult with affected municipalities and stakeholders to ensure that the government is fully aware of the opportunities and challenges associated with each alternative. Your interest in this project to-date is appreciated and your continued participation in the EA study is encouraged. Should you have any questions regarding next steps, please do not hesitate to contact either John Slobodzian (905-704-2204) or Terry Hilditch (905-704-2208) Yours truly, ~~ Linda McAusland Manager c: John Slobodzian Terry Hilditch I.HAG. FALLS CLERKS J06 0721 0955 Ontario Commission des Municipal affaires municipales Board de l'Ontario 655 Bay St Suite 1500 655 rue Bay Bureau 1500 Toronto, ON M5G 1 E5 Toronto, ON M5G 1 E5 Tel (416) 326-6800 Tel (416) 326-6800 Ontario Fax (416) 326-5370 Fax (416) 326-5370 www.omb.oov.on.ca www.omb.oov.on.ca Monday, July 10, 2006 I Dear Municipal Clerk, Please be advised that the Ontario Municipal Board and Board of Negotiation's 2004-2005 Annual Report has been released. I encourage you to visit the Board's website www.omb.qov.on.ca to review the report. The report is available on the website in two different formats and electronic copies can be downloaded. Hard copies can be ordered through Publications Ontario by calling (416) 326-5300 or online at www.publications.qov.on.ca. Sincerely, Marie Hubbard Chair Ontario Municipal Board Board of Negotiation Member Communication L ~~. Association of ,,~~:t ) Municipalities . 11' . ,"--j of Ontario A I t 393 University Avenue, Suite 1701 e r Toronto, ON M5G 1 E6 Tel: (416) 971-9856. fax: (416) 971-6191 email: amo@amo.on.ca To the immediate attention of the Clerk and Council June 29, 2006 - Alert 06/035 PROPERTY REASSESSMENTS CANCELLED UNTIL 2008 Issue: The Provincial Government today announced that property reassessments for 2006 and 2007 would be cancelled, to allow the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) time to implement the recommendations of the Provincial Ombudsman. Background: The March 2006 report of the Ombudsman of Ontario, entitled "Getting it Righf', examined the integrity and efficiency of decision-making at MPAC, and provided a detailed list of 20 recommendations for MPAC and the Provincial Government to address. Proposed Changes: The Province has advised that in order to support MPAC in its implementation of measures to be undertaken to bring about the recommended changes in the Ombudsman's report, the scheduled property reassessment schedule would be cancelled for the next two years, until 2008. AMO's Position: AMO supports the notion that we all share a common goal of maintaining a property tax system that is transparent and accountable to taxpayers and municipalities. Part of achieving this goal is allowing MPAC time to address the recommendations for ongoing improvements to the property assessment system. However, AMO has had a long-standing position that the key problem with Ontario's property assessment and property tax system is what it is required to fund - particularly, the requirement that over $3 billion in municipal property taxes are used to subsidize provincial income redistribution programs like social assistance, disability benefits and drug benefits. It is a fundamental problem unique to Ontario. Action: AMO issued the attached news release in response to the Provincial Government announcement. This information is available in the Policy Issues section of the AMO website at www.amo.on.ca For more information, contact 416-971-9856: Patricia Swerhone, Senior Policy Advisor, ext. 323. In case of Transmission Difficulties, Please Call 416-863-2101 or 1-866-309-3811 Please Deliver To: Ted salci 111AG,1=i~1_S t;LERt.~~'i;1ht (~l`~t i:~'~~~ mpac M UNI C1 PAL PRt7PEF.7Y A55E5SME1'-1 'I- GI~CtPC]RA`C1 CJ N Tune 30, 2006 Dear All Heads of Council: I am writing to bang yon up-to-date on our plans following the decision by Finance Mituster Greg Srn•bara to cancel province-wide assessment updates frn• 2006 and 2007 to allow frn• the implementation of the Otnbudsntan's reconuuendatiotts. Thas will live us the time we need Co consult our municipal stakeholders before we implement all of the recommendations in the Ombudsman's report that fall under our jurisdiction. When the Ombudsman's a•epoa`t was released last March, we said some recommendations could be implemented at relatively low cost, while others would take trine and require significant resources. After a detailed internal review over the past three months, we have confirmed caur tmttal assessment. We have been able to move ahead with solve of the changes recolnlrlended by the Olrlbudslnan Itt part, this is because we had previously recognized that some of the changes were required and had already begun working on them. However, we found that many of the key recommendations were closely related to each other and could not be cost effectively ttnpleinettted in isolation. As you know, we welcomed the Ombudsman's review of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation. We fully support the rectanmiendations he made fur improving the system. We believe that all 20 of the recommendations that fall under our jurisdiction should be implemented. We also strongly believe that, because of the additional resources required and the cost implications, all Ontario municipalities should be consulted before we implement all of the reconuitendattotas. We will develop a process and a framework that will ensure that you are consulted before any final decisions are made regarding frill implementation. In the meantime, we are proceeding with work on several fronts. The enumeration is well underway Work to implement onr new computer system continues. We continue to inspect properties and update rolls and values. This year, we expect to add about 80,000 new properties to the assessment rolls and we will mail out approximately one ntilliott assessment notices that wall reflect changes such as Request for Reconsadea•ataon or Assessment Review Board adjustments, classification, or physical changes that affect a property's value. Uffice of the Chaia• c/~ Municipal Property Assessment Corp~rati~n 1305 Pickering Parkway, Pickering, Ontario L1V 3P2 T• y05.6fiti-09yO ext 224 F• yQS.l331-Q04(1 www.mpac.ca ... ,. To All Heads (!t' Council ./une 30, 2006 Page 2 of2 We believe that accurate assessments are the cornerstone of the property tax system in Ontario. Our role is to make sure that assessments are accurate. We believe that the Ombudsman's recommendatlOns WIll help improve the accuracy of assessments, make the process more open, transparent and understandable, and build tmst 111 the system. We look forward to hearmg the views of your lllumClpality on this vital Issue. Sincerely, ~~ Debbie Zimmerman Chair, MPAC Board of Directors Copy Carl Tsenburg, President and Chief Admmistrative Officer, MPAC Office of the Chair c/o MUniCIpal Property Assessmenl Corporal.1on 1305 Pickering Parkway, Pickering. Ontal;U LlV 3P2 T. 905.688-0990 ext 224 F. 905.831-0040 www.mpac.ca St~atu7~u~L,/ July 18, 2006 Mr. Pat Vanini, Executive Director Association of Municipalities of Ontario 393 University Avenue, Suite 1701 Toronto, Ontario M5G 1E6 Dear Mr Vanini: At their meeting of July 17"', 20013 Council of the Corporation of the Town of Smiths Falls passed the following resolution that we would like droulated to all municipalities requesting their support on this important issue: WHEREAS the Province previousty cancelled the re-assessment of pmperifes that aflsacted the 2005 municipal taxes; AND WHEREAS this resulted /n a doubling up of the inflationary factor as it applied b the assessments that determined the 2006 municipal taxes,• AND WHEREAS the I'rov/noe has recently announced the cancellation of property re- assessments for the years 2008 and 2007 which alfecls the taxation years 2007 and 2008; AND WHEREAS the stated reason lior the carnellation is b glue the Municipal Property Assessment Corporetion Nme b implement the Provnncaa! Ombudsman's report; AND WHEREAS neither the Ombudsman's report nor Provincial announcements on the subject have indfcated that there will be any changes to the Market Value System as a whole; AND WHEREAS !f no changes are made to the basic Market Value System then the assessments that affect the 2009 Municipal Taxes will reflect a Mpling of the lnfleflonary fat~or. THEREFORE BE !T RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Smiths Faps requests fhat the Assoclaflon of Munklpagtles of Onfario fake the posrltton that the Province either raommit b a thorough review of the whole Market Value Assessment system during this cancellation period or that in the best longderm interests of the taxpayers of Ontario the re- assessments fix 2006 and 2007 take place as originally planned so ratepayers will not have to contend with three years worth of InAatfon all of once in 2009; AND FURTHER THAT this Resolution be Porwarded b the Premier of the Province of Ontario, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Municipa! Alfalrs and Housing, MPP Norm Sterling, and the Assoclaflon of Munfcfpaldles of Ontario. (Reso/uflon ~ 2006-07-179) Council would also like to know why municipalities have not been consulted by AMO, MPAC or the Province on the Ombudsman's Report and more importantly why municpalities were not consulted on the cancellation of the re-assessmenrts for 2006 and 2007. If you require further information please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours ry tnrL~ lyq~=~~-,~-"'"` K C ello, Acting Clerk To mlths Falls cc: Premier of the Province of Ontario Minister of Finance Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing MPP Norm Sterling Box 695, 77 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 4T6 Phone: 613-283-4124 Fax: 613-283-4764 Website at www.smithsfalls.ca Member Communication L ~r Assodation of . r.t j Munidp~lities \, tt ~ j' of Ontario A I e r t 393 University Avenue, Suite 1701 Toronto, ON MSG 1E6 Tel: (416) 971-9856 . fax: (416) 971-6191 email: amo@amo.on.ca To the immediate attention of the Clerk and Council July 4,2006 - Alert 06/037 New OM ERS Sponsors Corporation and Administration Corporation Established Issue: The new OMERS Act (The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System Act, 2006) came into force on June 30,2006. This Act establishes new governance structures for the $40 billion fund' the OMERS Sponsors Corporation and the OMERS Administration Corporation. Government appointments to the new corporations were announced on June 30th. Background: At the request of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, AMO, and other nominating bodies identified in the Act, provided the names of representatives to be appointed by the Government to the initial Sponsors Corpor ation and Administration Corporation. With the passage of Bill 206, the government has fundamentally changed the role of AMO. In addition to its advocacy mandate, AMO now has a representative role in two major corporations. The new OMERS Sponsors Corporation was designed by the government to conduct interest negotiations between employer and employee groups. It will deal with matters like plan design and structure, types of pensions, OMERS contribut ion rates and the future composition of the Administration Corporation. AMO now has a legislated responsibility to appoint employer representatives to the OMERS Sponsors Corporation - and a practical responsibility to ensure that employer representatives on the Sponsors Corporation have the resources they need to protect the interests of munici palitie s as employers. In addition, AMO is legislated to appoint representatives to the OMERS Administration Corporation, which has the responsibility for investment decisions and conducting plan valuations for the $40 billion OMERS fund, and for administering the OMERS benefit program. Their responsibilities are also significant. The AMO Board of Directors has directed AMO staff to' 0 Organize a special meeting ofmunicipalitie s who are OMERS employers, during the AMO Conference in August, to discuss how AMO's new responsibilities will be met and how related costs will be recovered, and 0 In advance of that meeting to forward a discu ssion paper that sets out how AMO can provide professional representation on the new Corp orations and to ensure that employer representatives have the resources they need to protect municipal interests. The discussion paper will be sent (via Clerks and Heads of Council) to municipalitie s who are OMERS employers along with an invitation to a special meeting of elected municipal officials on Sunday afternoon, August 13 th The paper will provide an estimate of the costs offulfilling AMO's new responsibilities and propose a mechanism to recover the costs from municipalities who are OMERS employers. Please watch for details. .../2 -2- Appointments to the news OMERS Corporations follow: SPONSORS CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 'Employer Representatives Plan Member Representatives 'Garth Pierce Bruce Miller Ontario Association of Police Services Boards Police Association of Ontario Louise Eason Brian O'Keefe City of Toronto CUPS (Ontario) Brian Cain Ann Dembinski Toronto Public School Board CUPE Local 79 Marianne Love Fred Leblanc Association of Municipalitie s of Ontario Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association Bruce Stewart Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation' Association of Municipalitie s of Ontario Charlie Macaluso Ontario Public Service Employees Union Electricity Distributors Association Joe Aitchison Glen Mills j Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies Municipal Retiree's Organization Ontario *Transifional composition, subject to Sponsors Corporation by-laws. 'These appointmenfsare pending, subject to the government appointments process. ADMINISTRATION CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Employer Representatives Plan Member Representatives Frederick Biro Police Assocation of Ontario' Ontario Association of Police Services Boards Cam Weldon CUPE Ontario' City of Toronto John Sabo John Weatherup Ontario Catholic School Board Association CUPE Ontario Association of Municipalitie s of Ontario' Rick Miller Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association Ann Mulvale Ed De Sousa Association of Municipalitie s of Ontario Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario Other Employer International Brotherhood of Electripl Workers' Municipal Property Assessment Corporatbn' Other Employer Richard Faber Toronto Hydro' Retired Member *Transitional composition, subject to Sponsors Corporation by-laws. 'These appointmentsare pending, subject to thegovemmentappointmentspracess. Action: Please watch for an invitation, and information on registering for, a special meeting of OMERS Municipal employers to be held in Ottawa on August 13"'at3:30 p.m. at the Westin Hotel. AMO's representatives on the initial OMERS Sponsors Corporation and Administration Corporation will be in attendance. For more information, contact 416-971-9856 Patricia Swerhone, Senior Policy Advisor, ext. 323. Member Communication ...1Id. Association of Municipalities For Your .. of Ontario 393 University Avenue, Suite 1701 6nformation Toronto, ON M5G 1 E6 Tel: (416) 971-9856' fax: (416) 971-6191 email: amo@amo.on.ca To the attention of the Clerk and Council. For Immediate Attention July 11, 2006 - FYI 06/009 Woodstock Issues Blackout Challenge ISSUE: Woodstock City Council extends a friendly challenge to all Ontario municipalities to meet or exceed a 4% reduction in electricity consumption on Sunday, August 13th, 2006. Background: Last year, the Woodstock Environmental Advisory Committee (WEAC) and Woodstock Hydro challenged the City to participate in a Voluntary Blackout Day on the anniversary of the 2003 Blackout. Residents and businesses were asked to reduce their power consumption to raise awareness of how integral our power supply is to daily life as well as the benefits of energy conservation. The result was a 4% reduction in energy usage and almost a 5% reduction in the peak demand for the day. Woodstock challenges all Ontario municipalities to join in this year's event on Sunday, August 13, 2006, to help us all exceed a 4% reduction in province-wide energy consumption. This action would collectively reduce the provincial demand by 845 MWs and 17,000 MW hours, or the equivalent of powering 680,000 homes. The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) will assist participating municipalities in monitoring electrical usage and determining energy savings. Interested municipalities should also contact their local electrical utility. Those interested in more information are advised to contact: Mayor Michael Harding Jay Heaman City of Woodstock Manager of Regulatory & Customer Affairs Tel: (510) 539-2382, x 811 Woodstock Hydro Services Inc E-mail mavor((i1citV.woodstock.on.ca Tel: (519) 537-7172, x 255 Email: iheaman((i1woodstockhvdro.com This information is available in the Policy Issues section of the AMO website at www.amo.on.ca Member Communication L ~C Association of ... ~~:t. } Municipalities -~ ,tt.. . j of Ontario A I t 393 University Avenue, Suite 1701 e r Toronto, ON M5G 1 E6 Tel: (416) 971-9856. fax: (416) 971-6191 email: amo@amo.on.ca To the immediate attention of the Clerk and Council July 20,2006 - Alert 06/041 Regulatory Amendments to EPA and EAA Issue: Good news from the Ministry of the Environment as they have just released draft reaulations under the Environmental Protection Act (EPA) and the Environmental Assessment Act (EM) to facilitate efforts of municipalities, waste generators and waste managers to divert more wastes from disposal and to better manage residual waste. Background: Municipalities and others have long awaited changes to the Environmental Assessment Act. The proposed changes pertain to the EM but also to the Environmental Protection Act. The Ministry advises that waste managers and others will be able to make use of these regulatory provisions as tools in the development, implementation and operation of their waste management sites and systems, especially with respect to waste diversion. The proposed regulatory amendments pertain to activities for using select waste as alternative fuel, new and emerging technology and recyclable materials. Please find attached a letter from AMO, the Association of Municipal Recycling Coordinators (AMRC) and the Municipal Waste Integration Network (MWIN) containing recommendations regarding changes to the Environmental Assessment process. Action: Comments should be directed to the following contact person at the Ministry of the Environment: Adam Ciulini, Team Leader Waste Management Policy Branch 135 St. Clair Ave. W. Toronto, Ontario, M4V 1 P5 PHONE: (416) 314-4633 FAX: (416) 325-4437 AMO would also appreciate being copied on those comments to assist us as we develop the municipal position on the proposed draft regulations. This information is available in the Policy Issues section of the AMO website at www.amo.on.ca For more information, contact: Milena Avramovic, AMO Senior Policy Advisor, at 416-971-9856 extension 342. Member Communication L~r Association of I~,.t Municipalities 'tt .~'- .' of Ontario A I t 393 University Avenue, Suite 1701 e r Toronto, ON M5G 1 E6 Tel: (416) 971-9856. fax: (416) 971-6191 email: amo@amo.on.ca July 4,2006 - Alert 06/036 To the immediate attention of the Clerk and Municipal Waste Managers or Recycling Coordinators Your Support for the AMO Position on Improving the Efficiency of the Blue Box (TIME SENSITIVE REQUEST) Issue: AMO/AMRC is requesting your consideration and support of the position paper to Improve the Efficiency of the Blue Box which we have developed to deal with problem materials in the blue box, including clear and coloured glass, large, non-refundable plastic water bottles and other new and emerging materials. Background: Problem materials in the blue box, including clear and coloured glass, large, non-refundable plastic water bottles and other new and emerging materials are an economic burden falling on the residential property taxpayer which must be addressed through a change in provincial regulation governing these materials, and the establishment of a Deposit-Refund system. The AMO/AMRC Position Paper on Improvina the Efficiencv of the Blue Box was approved in principle by the AMO Board at the June 23rd, 2006 meeting, and can be accessed on the AMO website. Action: AMO asks its members to pass a resolution at Council conveying its support of the position paper prepared by the AMO/AMRC Waste Management Task Force. Please forward your municipality's resolution by July 30th, 2006, to: Association of Municipalities of Ontario 393 University Avenue, Suite 1701 Toronto, Ontario M5G 1 E6 Attention: Nicholas Ruder, Policy Intern or By Fax to: Nicholas Ruder at 416-971-6191 or By E-mail to: nruder@amo.on.ca This information is available in the Policy Issues section of the AMO website at www.amo.on.ca For more information, contact: Milena A vramovic, AMO Senior Policy Advisor, at 416-971-9856 ext. 342 . . Niagara.1I Region Office of the Regional Clerk 2201 81. David's Road, POBox 1042, Thorold ON L2V 4T7 Tel: 905-685-1571 Toll-free 1-800-263-7215 Fax: 905-685-4977 www regional niagara.on ca July 7,2006 Our Ref. es 8-2006, June 7,2006 eso 79-2006 Mr. Dean lorfida City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. lorfida, 2006 Tax Policy Scenario I 2006 Revenue Neutral Tax Ratios I 2006 Industrial Education Tax Rates We are pleased to advise that Regional Council, at its meeting of June 15, 2006, approved the Corporate Services Committee recommendations to amend By-law 37 -2006 to reflect Ontario Regulation 233/06 as follows' Industrial Occupied o 02634429 Industrial Excess Land 0.01712379 Industrial Vacant Land 001712379; and That Report CSD 79-2006 be circulated to all area municipal councils for their information. A copy of Report CSD 79-2006 is enclosed for your information Yours truly, ... {!:;~oh Regional Clerk /jp cc. J. Bergsma, Commissioner of Corporate Services Building Community. Building Lives. - CSD 79-2006 June 7,2006 Niagara.,,1I Region REPORT TO: Chair and Members of the Corporate Services Committee SUBJECT: 2006 Tax Policy Scenario/2006 Revenue Neutral Tax Ratios/2006 Industrial Education Tax Rates RECOMMENDATION That this Committee recommend to Regional Council: That the following recommendations be approved and adopted: 1. That the Regional Clerk be requested to amend By-law 2006-37 to reflect Ontario Regulation 233/06 as follows: Industrial Occupied 0.02634429 Industrial Excess Land 0.01712379 Industrial Vacant Land 0.01712379 2. That this report be received and circulated to the Councils of the Area Municipalities for information. PURPOSE This report is intended to summarize the 2006 tax policy exercise and to inform Committee and Council of Niagara Region's reduced industrial education rate, and the approval of Niagara Region's revenue neutral tax ratio request. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Ministry of Finance approved Niagara Region's request to make available the revenue neutral tax ratios for the multi-residential, commercial, industrial, and pipeline classes of property. The adoption of all the available revenue neutral tax ratios would fully offset the negative impact of the recent reassessment on the residential property class. Regional Council partially offset the impact to the residential property class by adopting the revenue neutral ratios for the commercial and pipelines class. The industrial tax ratio was not 1 of 8 - CS 0 79-2006 June 7, 2006 increased to the revenue neutral level. Instead the industrial tax ratio was lowered to 2.8, closer to the Provincial Threshold Ratio and to the Municipal Tax Study average. The Region requested that the Minister of Finance match the industrial municipal tax burden reduction with a corresponding education reduction. This request was approved reducing the education burden for the industrial class by $949 thousand. The reduction to the industrial municipal and education burden has placed the Region on a course towards a respectable competitive position. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There are no financial implications to the Region. However, the matching education reduction provided by the Province will further ease the tax burden on the industrial property taxpayer. BACKGROUND Tax Policy Reform was introduced in 1998. At that time the industrial education tax rate was calculated to retain the funds ,collected prior to reform for each upper and single tier municipality. This created varied industrial education tax rates across the Province. Armual municipal tax studies have continuously revealed that Niagara's industrial education tax burden has been considerably higher than average. As a result Niagara Region has been attempting to lower its industrial tax rates in an effort to decrease that class's property tax burden and to encourage industrial development. This has been undertaken by partnering with the Province to lower the industrial education tax rate by an amount equivalent to the Region's efforts to lower the municipal industrial tax burden. In April, Niagara Region submitted two requests to the Minister of Finance. The first requested that the Minister of Finance once again recognize Niagara Region's high industrial property tax burden by providing an education levy reduction to match the Region's reduced municipal burden. The second requested that the revenue neutral tax ratios be made available to Niagara in order to offset the impact of the recent reassessment on the residential property class. 2006 tax policy scenario lowered the industrial tax ratio to 2.8 and took advantage of revenue neutral ratios for the commercial and pipelines property classes. As a result the impact on the residential taxpayer was $5.16 per $190,000 of assessment (see Schedule A). REPORT 2006 Tax Policy Exercise Regional staff, Area Municipal Treasurers and the Community Advisory Committee (GAG) worked in consultation leading to various tax ratio options being presented to Committee and Council for consideration. The Area Treasurers focused on the residential taxpayers' 2 of 8 - CSD 79-2006 June 7,2006 ability to pay, which according to the recent BMA study (see CSD 31-2006) is becoming more difficult each year. The CAC committee focused on the industrial class which has been subject to a high municipal and education tax burden for a number of years. During the scenario development process further developments transpired which impacted the levy and tax policy decisions being considered by staff, Area Treasurers and CAC. These are discussed briefly. 2006 Provincial Announcement - Revenue Neutral Ratios Upper or single tier municipalities are allowed to offset the impacts of reassessment by avoiding tax shifts from business classes (multi-residential, commercial, industrial and pipelines) to the residential property tax class. This measure is revenue neutral, as taxation on each class would neither increase or decrease. The result is that the tax ratios of business classes can increase, but only to the extent required to offset tax shifts caused by reassessment. This is defined as a Revenue Neutral Tax Ratio. A request to make revenue neutral tax ratios available to Niagara Region was submitted to the Ministry of Finance in April. 2006 Cappinq/Claw back The Online Property Tax Analysis (OPTA) site contains a business application developed by the Ministries of Finance and Municipal Affairs to help municipalities make decisions required under the assessment and property tax system. It is used by the majority of municipalities in Ontario to determine the status of capping and claw back for each property class. Preliminary analysis on OPT A indicated that Niagara's multi-residential claw back had reached the maximum of 100%, or insufficient property decreases were available to fully fund the capped increases within the class. When this situation occurs it becomes the responsibility of the Region and Area Municipalities to fund the shortfall for the municipal arid education portions. The potential shortfall ranged from $140 thousand to $329 thousand. It is possible to avoid a shortfall situation by reducing the affected class's tax ratio which reduces the total amount of property taxes capped within the class. Analysis indicated that a multi-residential tax ratio reduction from 2.099 to 2.06 would be sufficient to offset the potential shortfall. Tax policy scenarios considered by Regional Council reflected the ratio of 2.06. 2006 Budqet Reductions In total the Regional levy was reduced $2.9 million to a 3.55% increase (or 1.95% after assessment growth). Details on this reduction are provided below: 1. A $1.5 million budget reduction which was targeted for a tax policy grant proposal, and 2. Provincial announcements allowed for a further $1.4 million reduction to the 2006 budget (see CSD 59-2006). These were: . $733,026 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund . $674,970 additional EMS funding Once the above budget reductions were taken into account the approved 2006 levy amounted $260,627,900. Scenarios presented to Regional Council reflected this levy amount. 3 of 8 - CSD 79-2006 June 7, 2006 Final options presented by Area Municipal Treasurers and the Community Advisory Committee differed when considering the industrial class. As a result staff developed a further scenario Option 1 using the $1.4 million budget reduction to benefit all property classes but in particular the industrial class. Option 1 attempted to find a compromise between the final options presented by the Area Municipal Treasurers and the Community Advisory Committee in regards to the industrial class. The ratios for this option are provided below in Table A. Table A Residential 1.0000 Multi-residential 2.0600 New Multi-residential 1.0000 Commercial 1 .7586 Industrial 2.8000 Pipelines 1.6334 Farmland/Mgd Forest 0.2500 Option 1 was presented and adopted at _the April 13, 2006 Regional Council meeting. Further details on Option 1 may be found in Schedules A to F. Industrial Education Tax Rates Discussions were held between staff at the Ministry of Finance and Niagara Region regarding the amount of matching to be provided by the Province. Matching for the amount of $949 thousand has been approved by the Minister of Finance and is contained in Ontario Regulation 233/06 (Table B). This funding amount matches the reduced burden realized by decreasing the Region's industrial tax ratio from 3.0161 to 2.8. In total the industrial burden has decreased $1.9 million (Region = $949 thousand + Education = $949 thousand). Table B 2006 Education Rates O.R. Industrial Class By-Law 233/06 Difference Occupied 0.02791562 0.02634429 -5.63% Vacant/Excess Land 0.01814515 0.01712379 -5.63% 4 of 8 . . CSD 79-2006 June 7, 2006 For each $100 thousand of assessment this reduction translates into an education savings of $157 for the industrial occupied class. Table C provides further information on the financial impacts of the rate reduction and Table D the savings distribution for each Area Municipality. Table C Impact of Education Tax Rate Reduction Impact per $100,000 of 1m act on lev Assessment Industrial Class Excluded Included Excluded Included Occupied $15,884,683 $14,990,554 $2,792 $2,634 Vacant/Excess land $976,746 $921,766 $1,815 $1,712 Totals $16,861,428 $15,912,320 Table D Distribution of Education Levy Reduction Impact of Industrial Area Education Rate Municipality Reduction Niagara Falls ($126,097) Port Colborne ($42,607) St. Catharines ($85,884) Thorold ($29,692) Weiland ($4,225) Fort Erie ($92,589) Grimsby ($252,754) Lincoln ($120,036) NOTL ($4,121) Pelham ($102,317) Wainfleet ($19,836) West Lincoln ($68,950) Total ($949,108) Revenue Neutral Tax Ratios The Ministry of Finance, under Ontario Regulation 234/06, has approved Niagara Region's request for revenue neutral tax ratios. These tax ratios may either be adopted by Regional Councilor moved towards the range of fairness. For comparison purposes the tax policy adopted by Regional Council is provided with the approved revenue neutral tax ratios in the following Table. 5 of 8 CSD 79-2006 June 7, 2006 Table E Tax Ratios Revenue adopted by Neutral Regional Ratios Council Property Class O.R. 234/06 By-law 36-2006 Multi-Residential 2.060000 2.0600 Commercial 1.758601 1.7586 Industrial 3.177073 2.8000 Pipelines 1.634647 1.6334 As can be seen, the multi-residential, commercial and pipeline tax ratios adopted by Regional Council are at or very close to the revenue neutral level. As per scenario "Option 1" the industrial tax ratio was reduced to 2.8 to decrease this class's tax burden and encourage industrial development. Submitted by: Approved by: /cm Attachments 6 of 8 .. . CSD 79-2006 June 7, 2006 Schedule A Property Taxes on $190,000 of Assessment Revenue Property Class Neutral Option 1 Shifts Residential $1,277 .93 $1,283.09 $516 Multi-residential $2,588.83 $2,643.16 $54.33 Commercial $2,247.37 $2,256 44 $9.07 Industrial $3,897.07 $3,514.13 ($382.95) Pipelines $2,087.37 $2,095.79 $8.42 Farm/Mgd Forests $319.48 $320.77 $1.29 Schedule 8 2006 Tax Ratios compared to 2005 Tax Ratios 2005 2006 Tax Ratio Tax Ratio Change Property Class Bv-Iaw By-law % Residential 1.0000 1.0000 00 Multi-residential 2.0990 2.0600 (1.9) New Multi-residential 1.0000 1.0000 00 Commercial 1.6621 1.7586 5.8 Industrial 3.1142 2.8000 (10.1) Pipelines 1 .4220 1.6334 14.9 Farmland/Mgd Forests 0.2500 0.2500 00 FAD I 0.7500 o 7500 0.0 FAD II 1.0000 1.0000 00 Schedule C Comparison of 2006 Tax Ratio & Resulting Burden (Industrial Levy Restriction) 2006 2006 Resulting Tax Ratio Tax Change Property Class By-law Burden % Residential 1.0000 1 0000 0.0 Multi-residential 2.0600 2.0600 0.0 New Multi-residential 1.0000 1.0000 0.0 Commercial 1.7586 1.7586 00 Industrial 2.8000 2.7388 (2.2) Pipelines 1.6334 1.6334 0.0 Farmland/Mgd Forests 0.2500 0.2500 00 FAD I 0.7500 0.7500 00 FAD II 1 0000 1.0000 0.0 7 of 8 , .. CSD 79-2006 June 7,2006 Schedule D Comparison of Business Tax Ratios to Provincial Levy Restriction and Municipal Tax Study Results Tax Levv Restriction Municipal Tax Study Ratios Threshold Average Property Class Option 1 Ratio Option 1 Tax Ratio Option 1 Multi-residential 2.0600 2.74 Below 2.1221 Below Commercial 1 7586 1.98 Below 1.7012 Above Industrial 2.8000 2.63 Above 2.5063 Above Schedule E 2006 Regional Levy Distribution Revenue Property Class Neutral Option 1 Shifts Residential $182,287,681 $183,023,385 $735,704 Multi-residential $12,714,588 $12,981,421 $266,832 Commercial $49,905,304 $50,106,720 $201,415 Industrial $12,388,879 $11,171,482 ($1,217,397) Pipelines $1,910,733 $1,918,444 $7,712 Farm/Mad Forest $1,420,715 $1,426,448 $5,734 Total $260,627,900 $260,627,900 $0 Schedule F 2006 Regional Tax Rates by Class 2006 Propertv Class Tax Rates Residential 0.00675309 Multi~residential 0.01391136 New Multi-residential 0.00675309 Commercial 0.01187600 ExcessrvacantLand 0.00831319 Industrial 0.01849538 ExcessrvacantLand 0.01202201 Pipelines 0.01103051 Farm/Mgd Forests 0.00168828 FAD I 0.00506482 FAD II 0.00675309 8 of 8 . Niagara 911 Region Office of the Regional Clerk 2201 St. David's Road, POBox 1042, Thorold ON L2V 4T7 Tel 905-685-1571 Toll-free 1-800-263-7215 Fax: 905-685-4977 www regional niagara.on.ca July 7,2006 Mr. Dean lorfida City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. lorfida, By-law to Set Tax Ratios and Tax Rate Reductions - By-law 36-2006; By-law to Set and Levy the Tax Rates of Taxation for Regional General and Special Purposes for the Year 2006 - By-law 37-2006 and the Amendment By-law to By-law 37-2006 It has been brought to my attention that some of the area municipal Clerks are not in receipt of certified copies of the above By-laws. Please find attached certified copies of By-laws 36-2006, 37-2006 and 48-2006. Yours truly, . 6ro~ Regional Clerk Ijp Building Community. Building Lives. BELL 36 THE REGIONAL MUN1C[PALITY OF NIAGARA BY-LAW NO„ 36-2006 A BY-LAW TO SET TAX RATIOS AND TAX RATE REDUCTIONS FOR PRESCRIBED PROPERTY SUBCLASSES FOR REGIONAL PURPOSES AND AREA MUNICIPAL PURPOSES WHEREAS pursuant to Section 308(5} of the Municipal Act, 2001, S O:: 2001, c.. 25, as amended, the Regional Municipality of Niagara may establish the tax ratios far The Regional Corporation and the Area Municipalities; and WHEREAS the tax ratios determine the relative amount of taxation to be borne by each property class, and WHEREAS the property classes have been prescribed by the Minister of Finance pursuant to Section 7 of the Assessment Act, R.S:0„ 1990, c.. A,:31, as amended; and WHEREAS pursuant to Section 313(1) of the Municipal Act, the Regional Municipality of Niagara may establish tax reductions for prescribed property subclasses for the Regional Corporation and the Area Municipalities; and WHEREAS the property subclasses for which tax rate reductions are to be established are in accordance with Section 8 of the Assessment Act; and WHEREAS Section 311(25) of the Municipal Act provides that the tax rate reductions may be lower than would otherwise be permitted to be levied for municipal purposes. THEREFORE the Council of The Regional Municipality of Niagara enacts as follows: That the tax ratio for property in: a) the residential property class is 1,0000; b) the multi-residential property class is 2 0600; c) the new multi-residential property class is 1:,0000; d) the commercial properly class is 1 75$6; e} the industrial property class is 2..8000; f} the pipelines property class is 1::6334; g) the farmlands property class is 0,2500; h) the managed forests property class is 0,2500,. _1_ B[LL 36 2. That the tax reduction for- a} the vacant land and excess land subclasses in the commercial property class is 30%; b} the vacant land and excess land subclasses in the industrial property class is 35°!°; c} the first class of farmland awaiting development in the residential, multi- residentia[, commercial ar industrial property classes is 25%; d) the second class of farmland awaiting development in the residential, mufti-residential, commercial or industrial property classes is 0%. 3 That for the purposes of this by-law: a) the industrial property class includes all properties classified as industrial, and large industrial, as per Ontario Regulation 282/98; b) the first class of farmland awaiting development and the second class of farmland awaiting development consist of land as defined in accordance with Ontario Regulation 282198„ 4,. That this by-law shall came into farce on the day upon which it is passed. THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA (Peter Partingtan, Regional Ch 'man} (Pamela Gilroy, Regional eric) Passed: April 13, 2006 ~~T~~~~ T ~ ~r~~ pEPUTY CLER , agional hlunicipalit~ of N'ta~7ara _, `~ .. . i ! .. ~ I I Bill 37 I I i i THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA r ; i BY-LAW NO" 37-2006 ; t f A BY-LAW TO SET AND LEVY THE RATES OF TAXATION ! I FOR REGIONAL GENERAL AND SPECIAL PURPOSES FOR THE YEAR 2006 i } ! i I WHEREAS the Regional Council of The Regional Municipality of Niagara (hereinafter ! J referred to as "The Regional Corporation") has prepared and adopted a budget t including estimates of all sums it requires during the year 2006 for the purposes of the F ! Regional Corporation pursuant to Section 289(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S"O" 2001, r c" 25, as amended (hereinafter referred to as the "Municipal Act"); ! j ~ AND WHEREAS Regional Council by By-Law 12-2006, as amended by By-Law 35- ! in 2006 adopted the 2006 Current Budget; I i AND WHEREAS for the purposes of raising the general levy for the Regional ! i Corporation, the Regional Corporation shall pass a by-law directing each Lower-Tier I J Municipality to levy a separate tax rate, as specified in the by-law, on the assessment in ! i each property class in the Lower-Tier Municipality rateable for the purposes of the t. L Regional Corporation, pursuant to Section 311 (2) of the Municipal Act; I I I AND WHEREAS the tax ratios and the tax rate reductions for prescribed property i t classes for the 2006 taxation year have been set out in By-law 36-2006 of the Regional Corporation dated the 13th of April, 2006; I I AND WHEREAS, the Regional Corporation is responsible for providing Waste I Management services pursuant to By-laws 8280-96, 8281-96, 8282-96 and 8283-96; ~ ~ AND WHEREAS, Regional Council is desirous of imposing a special levy for Waste Management purposes and the sums required by taxation in the year 2006 for the said purposes are to be levied by separate rates by the applicable Area Municipalities as i i I directed by Regional by':law pursuant to Subsection 311 (4) of the Municipal Act, 2001; f t AND WHEREAS it is necessary for the Regional Corporation, pursuant to Section i ! 257" 12" 1 (3) of the Education Act, R.8.0.1990, C E 2, to levy tax rates required to raise I the sums requisitioned by the Province against each Lower-Tier Municipality for the i i year 2006; I I ! ~ AND WHEREAS Regional Council established tax rates for property classes, and other ~ decisions consistent with setting and levying rates of taxation for regional purposes for t 2006" J I J 1 - 12 r i I . ! i , i Bill 37 i 1 , I THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA I f ENACTS AS FOLLOWS 1 , I 1 " That for the year 2006 in The Regional Municipality of Niagara the lower-tier ~ municipalities shall levy upon the property tax classes set out below the property ~ i tax rates applicable thereto ; I ! I Property Class Tax Rates i Residential 0,,00675309 I ! Multi-Residential o 01391136 ! f New Multi-Residential 0.00675309 ! f Commercial Occupied o 01187600 I Excess Land 0,,00831319 i ! Vacant Land 0.00831319 i ~ Industrial Occupied 0,,01849538 i i T Excess Land 0,,01202201 i j Vacant Land 0.01202201 1 , Large Industrial Occupied 0,01849538 I ! Excess Land 0.01202201 t Pipelines 0.01103051 l Farmlands 0,,00168828 . ;- i Managed Forests 0.00168828 i Farmland Awaiting Development I 0,,00506482 i i Farmland AwaitinQ Development" 0.00675309 f t As set out in detail in Schedule "A" to this By-law" i I That for the year 2006 in The Regional Municipality of Niagara, the Town of j 2" r Niagara-on-the-Lake be required to pay $927,360 to the Regional Corporation f the charges for Waste Management purposes set out in Schedule "C"o The I remaining area municipalities shall levy upon the property tax classes and f applicable subclasses the tax fates for Waste Management purposes set out in i Schedule "C" attached to this by-law., ; j I I j ~~ f" I I r- ; 2 -12 I ! 1 I Bill 37 I , i , 3, That the Regional Corporation, as required by the Province of Ontario, establish r i ! the following education tax rates: 1 i ; i ! ExcessNacant i f Property Class Occupied land f ~ Commercial 001592891 0.01115024 1 I Industrial 0.02791562 0.01814515 i i " . 4. That the Regional Corporation, as required by the Province of Ontario, establish r f" the following education tax rates for the remaining property classes: ! f i ~ L Property Class I Residential 0.00264000 ! i I Multi-Residential 0.00264000 I I , 1 New Multi-residential 0.00264000 1 t i Pipelines 0.01532030 i j i r Farmlands 0.00066000 i r Manaqed Forests 0.00066000 j f Farmland Awaitinq Development I 0.00198000 1 i , Farmland Awaiting Development II 0.00264000 i t ~ ~ t 5" That the Regional Council directs that the Council of each lower-tier municipality i i levy for Regional purposes, general Regional tax rates, and the education tax 1 i rates as specified herein, and set out in detail on Schedule "A", attached to this l by-law" ~ €:: L 6., That the Regional Council direct that the property tax levy for school board r r purposes as levied against each lower-tier municipality be paid in accordance f with the provisions of The Education Act and the Regulations passed thereunder" ! i I 7" That payment of all amounts directed to be levied pursuant to the provisions of f this by-law and due to the Regional Municipality of Niagara shall be due and ~ payable in the amounts and at the times shown on Schedule "8" attached to this I i by-law" t r Of 8 If a lower-tier municipality fails to make any payment or portion thereof as f provided in this by-law, the lower-tier municipality shall pay to the Regional Corporation interest due on the amount in default at the rate of fifteen (15) per cent per annum from the due date of the payment until the payment is made. i i 3 -12 1 i , i ; , Bill 37 I 1 I ; , , 1 I 9 That this by-law shall come into force and take effect on the date upon which it is j I passed, 1 j ., I THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA ~ ~ p~(L~~. ~ i i I ; l (Peter Partington, Regional cha rman) I . , i i I I I f ! ! 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I Bill 37 i- ! ~ Schedule C i j , Calculation of the 2006 Waste Management Tax Rates & Levy , ! I Area Municipality - Niagara Fans : ! Waste Management I l Assessment Tax Rate Levy < } , Residential & Farm $4,631,798,202 000068236 $3,160,554 I i Multi-Residential $211,333,065 000140563 $297,056 ~ New Multi-residential $0 o 00068236 $0 i. Commercial $1,674,606,908 000120000 $2,009,528 I Excess land $19,857,079 0.00084000 $16,680 ! ; Vacant land $68,567,090 0.00084000 $57,596 I Industrial $54,811,188 0,00191061 $104,723 ~ Excess land $3,267,954 0.00124189 $4,058 f j Vacant land $9,667,970 0,00124189 $12,007 ! Large Industrial $16,842,854 0,00191061 $32,180 I . l Excess land $286,102 000124189 $355 j Pipelines $30,171,000 000111455 $33,627 I I Farmlands $24,764,103 o 00017059 $4,225 t Managed Forests $233,700 0.00017059 $40 ! Farmland I $0 0.00051177 $0 Farmland II $0 0.00068236 $0 ! Totals $6,746,207,215 $5,732,629 i ; r i Area Municipality - Port Colbome ! ! I ; Waste Management I Assessment Tax Rate Levy i Residentia! & Farm $1,050,055,651 0.00114028 $1,197,357 i l Multi-Residential $37,226,330 0,00234899 $87,444 't ~ New Multi-residential $0 0,00114028 $0 j Commercial $77 ,808,157 000200530 $156,029 ! I ; Excess land $612,585 000140371 $860 i ;- I Vacant land $1,232,940 000140371 $1,731 j Industrial $18,277,089 o 00319279 $58,355 Excess land $418,580 0.00207531 $869 i i Vacant land $656,500 0,00207531 $1,362 I Large Industrial $39,131,354 0.00319279 $124,938 Excess land $1,256,288 0,00207531 $2,607 t Pipelines $7,974,000 0.,00186253 $14,852 ! j \ Farmlands $20,585,965 0,00028508 $5,869 ! i Managed Forests $169,900 0.00028507 $48 f Farmland I $1,063,600 000085521 $910 j ; Farmland II $0 000114028 $0 i I Totals $1,256,468,939 $1,653,231 ! 1 <- ~ r 1 7 -12 j i I i I ] ; Bill 37 i. f i L r } 1 Schedule C ! ; Calculation of the 2006 Waste Management Tax Rates & Levy r i ! i i Area Municipality. St.. Catharines ! I , i , Waste Management I I Assessment Tax Rate Levy l Residential & Farm $7,812,491,359 o 00080435 $6,283,977 Multi-Residential $451,840,135 0.00165698 $748,690 i i:. New Multi"residential $0 o 00080435 $0 i t Commercial $1,143,101,871 000141456 $1,616,986 ! Excess rand $11,347,286 0,00099018 $11,236 I Vacant land $15,430,415 o 00099018 $15,279 I Industrial $68,029,602 000225219 $153,216 ,. Excess land $2,706,346 000146392 $3,962 I 1 Vacant land $8,306,540 0.00146392 $12,160 I ! Large Industrial $84,952,813 0.00225219 $191,330 ! ! Excess land $1,095,793 0.00146392 $1,604 l Pipelines $25,106,000 000131383 $32,985 !: Farmlands $58,029.205 0,00020107 $11,668 i r Managed Forests $0 0,00020107 $0 ! Farmland I $0 0.00060327 $0 ! i $0 , Farmland" $0 0,00080435 , , Totals $9,682,437,365 $9,083,093 t- r Area Municipality ~ Thorold r i i L Waste Management ! i Assessment Tax Rate Levy F Residential & Farm $1,069,830,233 0,00068476 $732,577 Multi-Residential $25,798,255 0.00141063 $36,392 ~ , New Multi-residential $0 o 00068476 $0 [ Commercial $111,303,762 0,00120424 $134,036 t Excess land $2,062,414 0.00084296 $1,739 i Vacant rand $2,554,500 0,00084296 $2,153 f Industrial $20,005,542 0.00191735 $38,358 I Excess land $1,822,198 0,00124627 $2,271 j Vacant land $5,115,640 0.00124627 $6,375 i Large Industrial $51,393,444 0.00191735 $98,539 i Excess land $742,682 o 00124627 $926 I Pipelines $15,676,000 0,00111849 $17,533 ~ Farmlands $21,397,220 0.00017119 $3,663 I Managed Forests $173,600 0.00017119 $30 t Farmland I $0 000051357 $0 I Farmland" $0 000068476 $0 Totals $1,327,875,490 $1,074,592 ~ i 8 - 12 I i ! i I I Bill 37 1. i i I f i Schedule C l I Calculation of the 2006 Waste Management Tax Rates & Levy I Area Municipality. Weiland Waste Management I i i Assessment Tax Rate Levy i ! Residential & Farm $2,405,979,330 0.00110546 $2,659,714 i-: !=". Multi-Residential $122,206,835 o 00227726 $278,297 , " New Multi-residential $0 000110546 $0 , Commercial $239,929,834 0.00194407 $466,440 I Excess land $5,253,169 000136085 $7,149 Vacant land $8,669,200 000136085 $11,797 ! Industrial $25,625,123 0.00309529 $79,317 t Excess land $631,757 000201194 $1,271 i f Vacant land $1,541,700 0.00201194 $3,1 02 1 Large Industrial $37,518,468 0,00309529 $116,131 ; Excess land $858,909 0.00201194 $1 ,728 I Pipelines $14,687,000 000180566 $26,520 ~ Farmlands $6,012,445 0,00027637 $1,662 1 1 Managed Forests $57,400 0,00027637 $16 L Farmland I $0 000082910 $0 f Farmland If $0 0,00110546 $0 I Totals $2,868,971,170 $3,653,144 f ! 1. Area Municipality - Fort Erie j i } Waste Management r r Assessment Tax Rate Levy " Residential & Farm $2,157,903,165 0.00077896 $1,680,920 t Mufti-Residential $33,709,630 0.00160466 $54,092 f New Multf-residential $0 0,00077896 $0 J Commercial $228,846,644 000136989 $313,495 , I i Excess land $6.598,240 0,00095892 $6,327 ! t Vacant land $12,436,300 0.00095892 $11,925 ! Industrial $32,224,112 000218108 $70,283 t i Excess land $866,102 000141771 $1,228 1 Vacant land $2,856,400 000141771 $4,050 Large Industrial $8,931,012 0,00218108 $19,479 i Excess land $469,330 000141771 $665 I Pipelines $12,607,000 0,00127235 $16,041 Farmlands $20,245,425 000019474 $3,943 I Managed Forests $385,970 0.00019474 $75 Farmland I $0 0,00058422 $0 I Farmland II $0 0,00077896 $0 Totals $2,518,079,330 $2,182,523 I 9 - 12 i ; i i i ! Bill 37 ~ j f ! r Schedule C I Calculation of the 2006 Waste Management Tax Rates & Levy ! ! Area Municipality - Grimsby i ! j 1 Waste Management ; ! Assessment Tax Rate Levy i Residential & Farm $1,911,090,390 o 00056093 $1,071,988 ! Multi-Residential $16,704,000 0,00115552 $19,302 i ! New Multi-residential $0 0,.00056093 $0 i Commercial $122,464,086 0,00098645 $120,805 1 i Excess land $3,128,375 o 00069052 $2,160 I Vacant land $7,494,845 0,00069052 $5,175 I ! Industrial $20,909,566 0,001;i7060 $32,841 I Excess land $1,425,178 0,00102089 $1,455 J Vacant land $1,446,200 o 00102089 $1,476 1 Large Industrial $3,871,505 o 00157060 $6,081 I Excess land $719,495 0,00102089 $735 j Pipelines $6,061,000 0,00091622 $5,553 I Farmlands $34,905,870 0,,00014021 $4,894 L Managed Forests $26,990 0,00014021 $4 i , Farmland I $0 o 00042070 $0 r Farmland II $0 0.00056093 $0 t ~ Totals $2,130,247,500 $1,272,469 ; r i r Area Municipality - Lincoln J Waste Management f. f Assessment Tax Rate Levy ~ t Residential & Farm $1,545,850,130 0,00057295 $885,695 Multi-Residential $10,358,950 000118027 $12,226 New Multi-residential $0 o 00057295 $0 ! 1 Commercial $115,683,260 000100756 $116,558 j Excess Jand $1,595,160 0,00070531 $1,125 i. Vacant land $2,962,900 0.00070531 $2,090 ! ; Industrial $52,547,590 0.00160425 $84,299 i t Excess land $1,890,050 0,00104276 $1,971 I Vacant land $1,355,000 0,00104276 $1,413 J ! Large Industria! $0 0,00160425 $0 ( Excess land $0 0,00104276 $0 I Pipelines $14,395,000 0,00093585 $13,472 Farmlands $190,613,805 0,.00014321 $27,298 r , Managed Forests $314,595 0,00014321 $45 i I ! Farmland I $0 o 00042971 $0 i Farmland II $0 0,00057295 $0 Totals $1,937,566,440 $1,146,192 j toO i i 10 - 12 . I i i j Bill 37 ! r I' I !. i i Schedule C l ; I 1 Calculation of the 2006 Waste Management Tax Rates & Levy , I Area Municipality - Niagara-on-the-Lake ~ ! Waste Management I Assessment Tax Rate Levy j Residential & Farm $1,873,201,655 nla nla t~ Multi-Residential $6,089,980 nla nla I' New Multi-residential $0 nla nla Commercial $285,976,701 nla nla I Excess land $2,598,605 nla nla Vacant land $3,046,500 nla nla Industrial $13,799,975 nla nla 1 Excess land $1~9,169 nla nla i 1 Vacant land $3,516,000 nla nla 1 I Large Industrial $2,688,000 nla nla ~ Excess land $0 nla nfa i i , Pipelines $12,111,000 nla nfa t: Farmlands $184,964,085 nla nfa r Managed Forests $156,400 nla nla f L Farmland I $0 nla nla I Farmland II $0 nla nla Totals $2,388,338,070 $927,360 r t Area Municipality - Pelham ~ i Waste Management ju ! Assessment Tax Rate Levy ! Residential & Farm $1,353,915,120 0,00057671 $780,816 f Multi-Residenti~1 $13,474,750 0,00118801 $16,008 New Multi-residential $0 0,00057671 $0 ! Commercial $46,079,280 000101415 $46,731 Excess land $495,580 o 00070993 $352 i Vacant land $548,000 o 00070993 $389 l ; Industrial $2,656,878 000161478 $4,290 I Excess fand $0 0.00104960 $0 Vacant land $49,000 0,00104960 $51 Large Industrial $0 0.00161478 $0 Excess land $0 0..00104960 $0 Pipelines $11,486,000 000094199 $10,820 ! Farmlands $60,979,242 000014413 $8,789 I Managed Forests $390,040 000014413 $56 Farmland I $0 o 00043253 $0 ~ ~ Farmland II $0 0,00057671 $0 i.. Totals $1,490,073,890 $868,302 ] 11 - 12 I . . i i ; ~. Bill 37 t [0 I f Schedule C ! Calculation of the 2006 Waste Management Tax Rates & Levy I Area Municipality - Wainfleet i I ! Waste Management 1 I Assessment Tax Rate Levy Residential & Farm $524,170,017 o 00070724 $370,714 ~ Multi-Residential $260,000 0.00145692 $379 j f: New Multi-residential $0 0.00070724 $0 I Commercial $11,631,845 000124376 $14,467 I Excess land $922,035 0,00087063 $803 I Vacant land $215,000 0.00087063 $187 ! Industrial $2,497,171 000198028 $4,945 I Excess land $172,409 0.00128718 $222 f Vacant land $20,600 0.00128718 $27 f Large Industrial $0 o 00198028 $0 j i Excess/and $0 0,00128718 $0 i i Pipelines $3,685,000 0,00115521 $4,257 ! r Farmlands $68,262.245 0.00017683 $12,071 r Managed Forests $480,000 0.00017683 $85 r Farmland I $0 0,00053043 $0 , I Farmland II $0 o 00070724 $0 f Totals $612,316,322 $408,157 1 i Area Municipality - West Lincoln I I Waste Management l ! Assessment Tax Rate levy F Residential & Farm $765,877 ,253 0.00058408 $447,334 Multi-Residential $4,150,000 000120321 $4,993 f New Multi-residential $0 0,00058408 $0 j j Commercial $36,609,061 000102717 $37,604 i f" Excess land $503,350 000071902 $362 f Vacant land $613,000 000071902 $441 I Industrial $10,697,644 000163543 $17,495 i Excess land $119,524 0,00106303 $127 Vacant land $253,500 0.00106303 $269 1 Large Industrial $1,613,960 000163543 $2,640 f Excess land $106,651 o 00106303 $113 I Pipelines $19,962,800 o 00095404 $19,045 I- Farmlands $148,281,542 o 00014603 $21,654 Managed Forests $295,275 000014603 $43 I Farmland I $0 0,00043806 $0 Farmland II $0 0.00058408 $0 Totals $989,083,560 $552,120 t.. i ! ! 12 - 12 ! i . . I I I Bill 48 THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA .[ i BY-LAW NO, 48-2006 i I i J A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 37-2006 BEING A I BY-LAW TO SET AND LEVY THE RATES OF TAXATION I FOR REGIONAL GENERAL AND SPECIAL PURPOSES i FOR THE YEAR 2006 I I J WHEREAS the Regional Council of The Regional Municipality of Niagara has passed I i By-law No, 37-2006 to set and levy the rates of taxation for Regional General and I Special Purposes for the Year 2006; and i i i I WHEREAS Ontario Regulation 233/06 made on May 25, 2006 under the Education Act ] j amending O. Reg, 400/98 set Tax Rates for Education Purposes for 2006 for property in I i the industrial property class; and l I WHEREAS it is necessary to amend By-law 37-2006 to amend the Industrial Property I Class Education Tax Rates for 2006 to match the rates approved in 0 Reg" 233/06, 1 I THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA i ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: -, I r 1. Paragraph 3 of By-law 37-2006 is deleted and replaced with the following: f i J ExcessNacant I Pro e Class Occu ied Land Commercial 001592891 0.01115024 ! Industrial 0.02634429 0.01712379 I 2., Schedule B referred to in Paragraph 7 of By-law 37-2006 is deleted and replaced I with the attached Schedule A.. i I ! 3" That in all other respects the said By-law 37-2006 shall remain in full force and .J ~ effect.. j i 4 That this by-law shall come into force and take effect on the date upon which it is i passed, i THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA I _Qd)~ . i i (Peter Partington, Regional Chair) i ! i \ f ~-~ i i (Pam Gilroy, Regional C ) RUE COpy Passed: June 15, 2006 CERTIFIED i j I j f 4 . Niagara 911 Region Office of the Regional Clerk 2201 81. David's Road, POBox 1042, Thorold ON L2V 4T7 Tel 905-685-1571 Toll-free 1-800-263-7215 Fax: 905-685-4977 www regional.niagara.on ca July 7, 2006 Our Ref.. CS 9-2006, June 28, 2006 CSO 81-2006 Mr. Dean lorfida City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Mr lorfida, Shortage of Judicial Resources and Impact on 2006-2007 POA Court Schedule We are pleased to advise that Regional Council, at its meeting of July 6, 2006, approved the Corporate Services Committee recommendation to circulate Report CSD 81-2006 to all area municipal councils for their information. A copy of Report CSD 81-2006 is enclosed for your information. Yours truly, \ ~Oy~ Regional Clerk Ijp cc J. Bergsma, Commissioner of Corporate Services M. Kyne, Director, Legal Services B. Bernard, Manager, Court Services Building Community. Building Lives. Report CSD-81-2006 June 28, 2006 j Nagara'~~~ Region .REPORT TO: Chair and Members, Joint Board of Management, Niagara Region Courts and ~ Chair and Members, Corporate Services Committee SUBJECT: Shortage of Judicial Resources and Impact on 2006-2007 POA Court Schedule RECOMMENDATION ~~ That this `Committee recornmend to Regional Council: That fhis report be received and That Phis reporE be circulated to all area municipal councils for~ther information EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Central West Judicial Region, continues to suffer from a chronic shortage of judicial resources. The Regional Senior Administrative Justice of the Peace:indicates aneed for twelve additional appointments to the Bench in Central V1/.est: Niagara residents .continue to face significant obstacles in their attempts to achieve a timely resolution to their matters before the POA court._ In addition, there will be a negative .impact on the revenue stream which results from convictions and fines imposed. Report CSD-81-2006 June 28, 2006 ,--.. ') FINANCIAL IMPL.ICATIONS In addition to the difflcultles in providing timely resolution of POA charges, it is likely that a significant loss of POA fines revenue will occur in 2007 owing to the shortage of judiCial resources, the length of time heeded to train those individuals once appointeq, the potential for increased.court cancellations in 2007 and the.ljkelihood that matters. will be dismissed by the court for delay of process. PURPOSE This report provides a further update on the chronic shortage of Justic;es of the Peace in the Central West Judicial District which includes Niagara. ' BACKGROUND Over the past seVeral years riumerous reports have been sUbmitted to the Jd.int Board of Management and Regional Council concerning the shortage of jUdicial reso~rces in the provillce.and the negative impact those shortages were having anihe public lfl,N,iagarc:i. . . In an earlier report, Board members and Regio,nal Council Wer'e ~dvised th.at the shortage of judicial resources inNiagara in 2006 was ejirectly cresporl~ib,leJorthe caI:l9~II~tion 'of 84 ) scheduled court sitting days (22% of ~aVallable court time) Which adv~rsely Impacted over .3,700 matters. These cancellations represented an increase oVercourtcanQe!lations hi 2005 when. 53 scheduled court days. {14% of available court time) wer~'dancimedand 2,385 matters were adversely Impac~eg: In respect of judicial shortag~s, over the past two y.ears numerous requests for additional resources have. been sent to the Attorney General from ii1dividu~![Tlllnip'ipalities, AMO, and professional assooiationslncluding the Municipal Court Mana'gers AssoeJation of Ontario, the Prosecutors Association of Ontario; ~he Municipal Law Depart'ments Association: of Ontario, the Ontario Association ,of Chiefs of Police and the Ontario Association of Police Service Boards. Despite these petitibhS, 'fewappo'intmehts.have been made oVer the years.' As recently as March 8, 2006, the Regiohal Chair wrote the Attorney General expressing his concerh over thecofltinuing shortage of judicial resources. and urging the Attorney General tq make additional appointments as soon as possible In order that Niagarais citizens would have timely .access to justice. . The Regional Chair received a response on May 1 , 2006 ih which the Attorney General advised that Second Reading debate for the Access to Justice Act (Bill 14) concluded on April 11, 2006 and the Bill had been referred to Standing Committee on JustiCe Policy for hearings. ) "./ 2 Report CSD-81-2006 June 28, 2006 ''~~~ AMO made a~ presentation to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy on April 26, 2006 and quite appropriately referenced the lengthy training period required .for Justices of the Peace, which, following appointment, still .leaves municipalities with a void. AMO highlighted the lower priority which POA matters have within the judicial hierarchy of offences and correctly stated that funds exist to hire Justices of the I'eace~ because municipalities pay the Province for the court time of Justices of the Peace on POA matters. AMO noted that as a result of the :Lack of Justices. of the Peace and the cl nsequent backlog of cases being tried, both the Province and the municipalities .may be .in breach of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOIJ) since that document indicates that the confidence of the public in the justice system must be maintained through every effort by all parties. To this end, open- access to the system and a fair and timely process must be assured. - AM:O requested that the standing Committee separate and fast track the time `sensitive issue of Justice of the Peace appointments from the proposed- legislation. Over one hundred submissions have been received by the Standing Comrniftee which, on April 27, 2:006, adjourned further hearings until September, 2006. The Attorney General's May 1, 2006 letter also advised of the continuation- of wor-k :on the establishment of a complement. model for Justices of the Peace, noting that such a model will .assist .the Ministry in responding to requests for judicial appointments and the assignment of those resaurces~throughout the province, REPORT On May 4, 2000, the Region received a memorandum from Regional Senior Justice of the :Peace L.: Jerry Redmond regarding court. closures. In a meeting that same day, His UVorship :Justice Redmond confrmed thalr judicial :resources for the Justice of.~the Peace Bench have not improved and, in fact, continue to shrink. He confirmed that four appointments to the Bench in late 2005 "have only covered four retirements that had been outstanding for almost two years". Fiis Worship Justice Redmond stated that the Central West Region, which includes Niagara, has two Justices on sick leave and two retiring in May 2.006. The Central West Region requires eight new appointments plus four others to accommodate growth in POA regional matters. The total of twelve additional requirements at the present time does not include any consideration for future retirements. Justice Redmond .pointed out the ,possibility that Niagara's judicial .complement (normally ten Justices of the Peace) could be reduced to three presiding Justices within the next year. Justices who are currently on sick leave or long term disability, Justices who hold non p"residing status and Justices who are indicating that theywill retire in the next twelve months will all reduce the judicial complement available in Niagara. 3 Report CSD-81-2006 . .. June 28, 2006 Justice Redmond confirmed that he would attempt to honor earlier commitments made by '), his pr~decessor regarding court closures for the period of September to December 2006. ) He noted that he was dependant on "volunteer" judicial assistance from outside the Central West Region to keep those earlier commitments. All Central West Court Managers have been advised in writing by justice Redmond that "any court commitnients that are mpde by you for the first SIX months of 2007 are done at your own risk until judicial resoutce~ c~n be determjned(3nd communicated....". He has Instructed all Central West Court Managers not to schedule any trials in 2007 until he has the opportunity to det~imirie what judicial resources are available. It will be several months before Central West Court Mana,gers are advised further on the availability of judicial resources and the ability to schedule court dates in 2007. At- the present time, Niagara is scheduling court dates into the months of November and December 2006, dependihg on the severity of ,the charge and the estimated length Qftime required for trial. There is case law to support a defendant's application to have a matter dismissed if that matter is delayed beyond eight months from the date of the trial request. Staff will be, meeting with the Local Administrative J~stice of the Peace in order to review the. master court schedule for the remainder of 2006 'and to deteimirie What options; if any, may be availaQle ill order to best utilize the remaining cO,urt dateS. From; a s?heduling perspective, We hi3ve. .particular concem;regardin~: the. ,number.of /") pending FIre Code Qharges related to marijuana grow ops. These senous matters are '..~' very complex in nature and require considerable preparation time and court. time to prosecute. The. chronic shortage of judicial resources continues to negatively impact the administration of justice and the ability of Niagara's residents to have timely access to the courts. 'While such delays are beyond the control of the Region of Niagara, they bring the reputation of the judicial system into disrepute arid will negativeiy impact tbe reVenue stream resulting from convictions and fines imposed. Submitted by: Approved by: This report was prepared by Bill Bernard, Manager, Court Services and reviewed by Michael Kyne, Director, Legal Services. \ J: eso 81-2006 Shortage of Judicial Resources & Impact on 06-07 Court Schedule .) 4 ". ;;", '. 'L'';''',.. ""'. ..' .. ~";;'1 :'}~';'i';::::~~ji': ,~ ;.' ' " "~~ ~ :, ,'. " li""-"'-"'" "II' "i"' ' " ., I '" ..~.; e<; . :"',' '.n;';:~,: " . .",~.-..,.,I..~~('. . 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Following the release of Ontario's BUilding Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Partnerships Between Sheela Basrur's report Healthy Niagara and Zakarpattya Weights, Healthy Lives, Regional Council recognized that rising rates of The Canadian Urban Institute has overweight and obesity were impacting extended an invitation to Regional on the health of Niagara residents Chair Partington to travel to Regional Council made obesity Zakarpattya region in the Ukraine prevention one of Niagara's strategic following their delegation's visit in April. priorities. The purpose of the visit is to build partnerships between Niagara and A group of community leaders and Zakarpattya and to share Niagara's champions representing different experiences in strategic planning, sectors formed the Leadership Round economic development and public Table on Obesity Prevention and engagement. The preliminary visit will considered how they might collectively hopefully lead to along term, mutually take action to improve the health of beneficial relationship between Niagarans. Niagara Zakarpattya. Regional Council endorsed and W ainfleet Servicing Issue adopted for implementation the Final Report of the Regional Chairman's Leadership Round Table (LRT) on Staff made a presentation on the Obesity Prevention titled Our Wainfleet Servicing Issue to the Community Strategy for a Healthy, Planning and Public Works Committee Active Niagara which details nine on June 28th. A report recommending strategic initiatives for implementation: further action will be deliberated at all Physical Activity - Niagara the Standing Committees meetings TREKZONE Challenge; Expanded during the week of July 1yth. physical activity options for children/ youth and Adoption of Physical Activity Policies; Healthy Eating - FOODZONE Campaign; Eat Smart! Challenge and For further information contact the Regional Oerk's office at (905) 685-1571 or 1-800-263-7215 www.regional.niagara.on.ta HOUSing Delivery Plan Adopted! material known as Sound-Sorb until such time as the "expert panel's" recommendations are implemented! Regional Council adopted the Housing Delivery Plan by the Niagara Regional Housing Board of Regional Council was advised that the building Directors for the delivery of 170 Rent of sound berms from paper fibre biosolids Supplement/Housing Allowance units; 110 (PFB's) mixed with mineral soils is a practice Rental and Supportive Housing units; and 121 that is presently exempt from Ministry of the Homeownership units in the Niagara Region Environment (MaE) control in the Province of under the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Ontario; that a number of rural communities Program throughout Ontario have experienced the CounCillor construction of sound berms composed of Rigby Receives the First these PFB's and mineral soils (Sound Sorb); that there is no conclusive scientific data about Annual Tim Rigby Award! the long term environmental impact or health Regional Council congratulated Councillor risks of the leachate emanating from these Rigby on receiving the First Annual Tim Rigby berms; Award by The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence COMMUNITY EVENTS Cities Initiative, an organization of mayors and other local officials advocating for programs to BOOk Depot's Big Book Sale improve the -resources that are essential to the vitality of our cities and communities, for his outstanding contribution to the preservation of The Book Depot's Big Book Sale taking place the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. The from July 7th to July 15th, 2006, at the Thorold Tim Rigby Award will recognize an individual Frank Doherty Community Arena, where you on an annual basis for their outstanding can buy a Box of Books for $29 95. Book Depot contribution to the preservation of the Great will donate 15% of total sales to the City of Lakes and St. Lawrence River. Thorold Seniors and Junior Programs. Happy Retirement! Car Show and Town Cryer Competition - Regional Council congratulated Councillor July 15th and 16th, 2006 Marshall on his early retirement from Niagara Everyone is invited to the City of Thorold's Health System. Councillor Marshall served the Business Improvement Area Car Show and Niagara community for 34 years as a Town Cryer Competition taking place on July psychotherapist in the Outpatient Mental Health 15th and 16th, 2006. Department at Weiland Hospital. Thorold Craft Show, July 15th and 16th, Minister of the Environment Requested 2006 to Act on the Construction of Berms with Paper Fibre Biosolids Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy over one hundred juried Artists/Artisans from across Regional Council supported the resolution from the Country - Watercolours, Oils, Pottery, the Town of Pelham, demanding that the Jewellery, Floral Designs, Clothing for both Minister of the Environment (MaE) move Adults & Children, Photography, Woodwork, forthwith to implement all of the Garden Decor, Kites, Edible Art, plus much recommendations of its own expert panel and much more! at the Thorold Craft Show on July that the MOE declare a moratorium on the 15th and 16th. construction of any new berms from the , . BOARD REPORT REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA POLICE SERVICES BOARD The Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Board Chair Services Board is the civilian governance body for the Niagara Regional Police Service. It is comprised Larry A. Iggulden, C.A. of seven members, three members of Regional Council, three provincial appointees, and a citizen representative appointed by Council. The current Board Vice-Chair membership of the Board comprises Mr Larry 199ulden, Chair of the Board, Regional Councillor Doug Martin Bob Bentley, Regional Councillor Doug Martin and Vice-Chair of the Board, Regional Councillor Bill Smeaton, Mr Vance Badawey, Mr Larry Tufford, Board Members and Mr Mal Woodhouse. REPORTS FROM THE CHAIR Vance Badawey Chair Larry Iggulden reported on the following Bob Bentley topics: William Smeaton Larry Tufford Extension Of Chief Southall's Contract - Chair Malcolm Woodhouse Iggulden announced that the Board and Chief RE-APPOINTMENT OF PROVINCIAL Southall have agreed to a renewed contract that +++ APPOINTEE continues until March 31, 2012. Official notification of Mr Larry Tufford's re- appointment was the opening piece of business. On an annual basis, the Police Services Board as Board Staff part of its responsibilities reviews the performance of Mr Tufford, of the City of St. Catharines, has the Chief of Police. Chair Iggulden reported that Deb Morton been re-appointed by the Lieutenant Governor of Chief Southall's initial contract was for a four-year Executive Director Ontario for a three-year term commencing June period, with an optional one-year extension. That 18,2006. He was initially appointed to the Board contract, if the option were exercised, would expire Sandi Taylor in June 2004 on December 31, 2009 Executive Assistant Mr Tufford is a Chartered Accountant with more Chair Iggulden said that Chief Southall has Dawn Moses than 35 years of financial and public accounting exceeded the Board's expectations in both experience. Since 1962, he spent his working administrative and operational issues facing the Board Clerk career in the public sector with the City of St. Police Service and the renewed agreement will +++ Catharines serving as City Treasurer for 20 secure Chiefs Southall's leadership of the Niagara years and retiring as Chief Administrative Officer Regional Police Service for the next six years. Chair in 1995 after 33 years of dedicated service. He Iggulden said that for a Chief to make positive For further is currently Chairman of the Board of Meals on change it takes time and the support of the Board, information contact: Wheels Thorold-St. Catharines, and is a member and the extension of Chief Southall's contract will of the Grantham Optimist Club and the St. provide her with both. RegwnaIMun~~amyof Catharines General Hospital Auxiliary He has Niagara Police Services Board an extensive record of community service, Ontario Association of Police Services Boards including being a member and past President of 'Queen's Park Day' - On May 30th, Vice Chair Doug 68 Church Street the Niagara District Chartered Accountants Martin represented the Board at the OAPSB St. Catharines, Ontario Association, past member of the Board of 'Queen's Park Day' held at the legislature in Toronto. L2R 3C6 Governors of the St. Catharines General Police Services Boards from across Ontario Hospital, and former member of the Board of the attended the full-day 'lobby' event to promote the Bus. (905) 685-0321 St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation. OAPSB as a stakeholder and to address the Fax: (905) 688-0036 provincial government on key policing issues. "I'm very pleased to have the opportunity to Email: nrpboard@nrps.com serve again on the Police Services Board, and Ridaeway Ambulance Station - Official QDenina by doing so, serve the members of the Niagara On June 26th, Vice Chair Martin attended the official Website. Regional Police Service and the community-at- opening of the Ambulance Station on Gorham Road large," says Mr Tufford. in Ridgeway www.nrps.com Mr Larry 199ulden, Chair of the Regional REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE Municipality of Niagara Police Services Board, Chief Wendy Southall reported on the following was pleased about Mr Tufford's re-appointment topics: and said, "Mr Tufford's financial and public accounting experience will continue to serve this Extension of Chief of Police Contract - Chief Board well in the many challenges we currently Southall thanked the Board for their show of support face. His re-appointment will ensure continuity by way of extending her contract. and strengthen an already strong Board." . Ms. Marie Alexander. Human Resources Manaaer - Ms. Fort Erie Liauor Licence Blitz - On June 16th & 17th, police Marie Alexander, Manager of NRPS Human Resources Unit, personnel from 5 District conducted a pre-summer liquor has resigned from the Niagara Regional Police Service. Chief licence blitz with the assistance of the Fort Erie Fire Southall expressed thanks to Ms. Alexander for her positive Department and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of contributions to the complexities of the Service over the past Ontario in conjunction with the Safe Summer Program. Of four years. Ms. Alexander plans to return to Saskatchewan the 18 establishments inspected, a number of minor liquor where she is wished success in her future goals. and fire violation warnings were issued, however, no under- age drinking infractions were discovered. Chair Iggulden, on behalf of the Board, added best wishes and thanked Ms. Alexander for her contributions and for Traffic Safety - At the Board meeting held March 30th, 2006 future career paths. Member Smeaton raised issues regarding traffic safety ActinQ Director of Business Services - Chief Southall concerns. Chief Southall introduced Inspector Brian Eckhardt, 2 District Commander, and Staff Sergeant Dan D'Amico, introduced Ms. Monika George, former Manager of Finance, Casino Patrol Unit, who have had previous dealings with who has been assigned to the position of Acting Director of Member Smeaton to resolve respecting traffic issues. Business Services for the balance of 2006. Ms. Lisa DiDonato-DeChellis has been assi9ned as the Mr Smeaton took the floor reporting that Inspector Eckhardt and Staff Sergeant D'Amico have been very helpful with the Acting Manager of Finance while Ms. George assumes her traffic situation specifically at the top of Clifton Hill and duties in the above-noted position. Victoria Avenue. This area provides an inflexible situation 6th Annual 'Sirens For Life' Blood Donor ChallenQe - The with major holiday weekends presenting severe congestion. NRPS is participatin~ with fire, EMS and St. John Ambulance The Clifton Hill BIA group previously requested assistance personnel in the 6t Annual 'Sirens for Life' blood donor and as a result, a meeting was held June 22nd with BIA, Staff challenge during the month of July 2006. Sergeant D'Amico, former Mayor Wayne Thompson and Mr Smeaton. Meeting discussions led to the conclusion that the Niaaara ReQion Suicide Prevention Strateav Launch - On intersection requires futu re permanent improvements, June 2nd, the Niagara Region Suicide Prevention Coalition however, Niagara Falls City Council did agree to fund a unveiled its Prevention Strategy The coalition was formed in temporary experimental officer deployment on a two-shift 2003 as a result of the increase of suicides within the Region basis to determine the effectiveness of such an initiative. Mr and it has grown to include over 25 agencies with Smeaton added that the City has scheduled the consultations representatives from a number of community agencies, for improvements and design in 2007 with construction health, education and law enforcement. The program was beginning in 2008, but has considered moving up the project developed with input from community focus groups and date. He also stated that although this is not an easy public agencies, focusing through awareness, education and relations situation, it has been handled very well and is intervention with people at risk. Its services also provide viewed as a major step in the right direction. assistance to survivors and loved ones of suicide victims. Inspector Eckhardt then took the floor to report that the Chief Niaaara's Fourth Homicide - On May 28th, a Brantford approved the use of two special duty officers on a test basis resident was found in a state of medical distress on Victoria to route traffic and pedestrians at the top of Clifton Hill to be Avenue in the City of Niagara Falls. The individual was operational for the periods 3:00 p m. and 11'00 p.m. for the transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. July 1st weekend. The Service will assess the situation to see The cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head if reported problems are alleviated through this initiative. following an altercation. Two Niagara residents were Inspector Eckhardt further stated that there has been great arrested for second-degree murder on May 29th cooperation with the City and the BIA, further stating that although it has been acknowledged by all involved that the 2006 Homicide Stats - Statistics indicate the current total as ultimate solution is the complete reconstruction of the of June 29th, at 4 compared to 7 for the same period in 2005 intersection, ongoing talks will enable issues to be addressed in the meantime. Prostitution Sweep - St. Catharines - The NRPS conducted a prostitution sweep in the Queenston Street area CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF POLICE BOARDS of St. Catharines, which resulted in the arrests of 12 females CAPB Bulletin - The Board received a copy of the Canadian for prostitution related offences. Association of Police Boards' Bulletin dated May 17, 2006 announcing that the Federal Government recently introduced Task Force Announces Additional 1st DeQree Murder two pieces of legislation - both of great interest to the CAPB. Charae - The NRPS has laid an additional charge of 1st Newly introduced Bill C-9 seeks amendments to the Criminal degree murder on Michael Durrant for his alleged Code to end use of conditional sentences for serious offences involvement in the homicide of Diane Christina Dimitri whose while Bill C-10 seeks imposing mandatory minimum prison body was discovered in a ditch on Darby Road in Weiland on sentences for gun crimes. August 9th, 2003. Proposed reforms introduced in Bill C-9 prohibit the use of No Terrorist TraininQ Camp in Fort Erie - The NRPS has conditional sentences for offences prosecuted by indictment reported that recent media reports relating to the Toronto and punishable by a maximum sentence of 10 years or more. terrorist-related arrests and terrorist training in Fort Erie were Currently, conditional sentences may be served in the inaccurate. The Service confirmed that neither Fort Erie nor community, provided they are met by several pre-conditions. any other Niagara location was ever used for terrorist training. Proposed reforms will tighten up the law to prevent serious offenders from receiving a conditional sentence. Volume 5, Issue 6 June 2006 Page #2 , . Bill C-10 introduces legislation to toughen sentencing for Occupations Health and Safety Act, the Workplace Safety crimes involving firearms by enhancing the mandatory and Insurance Act, Construction and Industrial Regulations minimum penalty provisions of the Criminal Code. The Bill and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Workwell calls for tougher sentences for serious gun offences with a audit. system of escalating penalties for both "use" offences and "non-use" offences" I ntroduction of the related legislation will MHSA auditors will review the Service's internal safety address areas that deal with firearms used in the commission management processes, interview approximately 90 Service of an offence and trafficking and smuggling concerns. members, and perform random physical site inspections. Collected data will then be reviewed and analyzed by the As the Bills move through their legislative process, updates auditors and used to produce a prioritized action plan that will will be provided by the CAPB reporting on the status of assist the Service in reaching excellence in health and safety changes. The audit will also provide an overall indication of how well CAPB 1th Annual General Meetina & Conference - The the Service will do should they ever partake in a Workwell audit. Upon completion of the audit MHSA staff will assist the CAPB will be hosting it's 1 th Annual General Meeting and Service in implementing any or all of the opportunities for Conference in Edmonton, Alberta, from August 16th to 19th, identified improvement. 2006. This year's theme in entitled "Community Policing" and will welcome an exemplary group of speakers to bring the The Board approved the Service's request for the audit by the theme into perspective. Board members are encouraged to Municipal Health and Safety Association and updates will be attend as the conference has been proven a great opportunity prOVided upon commencement. to learn more about matters that affect the policing industry and its governance. NRPS AUXILIARY RECRUIT The Board received Service report 121/2006 providing an ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE (OACP) overview of the recent recruitment process that was The Board received Service report 119/2006 requesting undertaken to increase the Services Auxiliary compliment. consideration to authorize the Niagara Regional Police Service to host the 2008 OACP Annual Conference. The recruitment initiative began in January of 2006 and was undertaken by Inspector Rick Lundy with the assistance of Hosting an OACP conference is a significant task that Human Resources and Auxiliary senior staff. After receiving requires a 2-year commitment from the host Service. The a total of 125 applications, 111 individuals were brought in for initial planning can be accomplished by one to two part-time the required testing, which resulted in 25 individuals being personnel with more individuals being brought in at a later brought in for personal interviews and 12 being selected. date to bring the project to completion. Although many of the tasks are done on a volunteer basis, some of the planning On June 1st, 2006 the successful applicants attended an stages do have financial impacts that cannot be estimated in induction ceremony with members of their families, the Board advance. Past practices have seen hosting organizations and the Service. Gratitude towards the newly appointed provide upfront funding by way of a donation in the amount of auxiliary members' commitment to their communities was $10,000 00 formally recognized as the capacity in which they serve is vital to the community involvement provided by the Niagara Currently, the OACP is in the midst of revamping their Regional Police Service. conference organization practices by planning to take on a more active role in the areas of funding and planning. As it Congratulations are extended the newly appointed Auxiliary stands, the hosting Service is responsible to make all Constables listed below' arrangements for sponsors, vendors and venues. However, it has been recognized that a large conference requires a . Patrick Boal specific skill set that many of the hosting Services do not . Andrea Cashmore have. In an attempt to overcome these challenges, the . Kelcy Cleare OACP has hired an events planner that will assist with . Scott Hogendoorn conference preparation. It is expected that eventually the . Jeffery Kulawic OACP will assume complete responsibility of organizing the . Jonathan Milton conference with the host Service providing local input into . Joseph Montovani themes and locations. The OACP considers the Niagara . Aaron Quinn Region to be a premier location that would attract the . David Riel maximum number of delegates, vendors and income. . Stephanie Rosier The Board approved the request for the Niagara Regional . Sean Verbraeken Police Service to host the annual 2008 OACP Conference. . Neil White MUNICIPAL HEALTH & SAFETY ASSOCIATION AUDIT VARIANCE REPORT The Board received Service report 120/2006 requesting the The Board received Service report 135/2006 providing the approval for the Service to undertake a formal audit by the financial overview and year-end forecast for the five months Municipal Health and Safety Association. ending May 31, 2006 and requesting approval for closure of two 2003 capital projects. Recently, senior staff members received a presentation by The consolidated variance analysis and forecast for Dave Carter, Manager, Police Services, Municipal Health and Safety Association, detailing programs that promote wellness 2006based on results of operations for May year-to-date, and prevent injuries and illness in the workplace. As a result again resulting in no significant areas of concern being of the presentation, an in-depth audit of the NRPS is being identified at this time. Future impacts on the achievements of requested relating to the requirements of the Ontario the budget will be reflected in upcoming monthly variance Volume 5, Issue 6 June 2006 Page #3 reports and reported on in accordance to their developments. The maintenance agreement supports the Motorola Upon consideration of the report, the Board received it for equipment that manages the communication between the information and approved the following: Motorola Radio Network Controller (RNC) Console, that 1. The closure of Capital Project P00309, 2003 Radio operates at Headquarters, and the units deployed across the Region, at all base stations, in car modems and to the Full System Infrastructure and Equipment and the Vision Workstations. Also noted was given the recent Mobile transfer of the remaining revenues of $4,042.87 to Report Entry into Versadex going into production, the the Police Capital Levy; Service's dependency upon the RNC has become 2. And further, the closure of P00301, 2003 IT increasingly significant. The agreement will provide varying Equipment Replacement, and P00303, Data levels of support that will be based on the severity of each EntrylLive Scan Mugshot Upgrades with the problem on a 24/7 basis as required, and it will also provide request that the Region write off the unfunded scheduled maintenance by qualified Motorola technicians for debt. the period of June 1, 2006 to May 31, 2007 DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDING (DVR) PROJECT The Board approved the Motorola Service Agreement for the The Board received Service report C 107/2006 requesting quoted amount of $31 ,065.30 plus applicable taxes. Board approval for the procurement and implementation of DONATIONS DVR systems for the cell security areas in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Weiland. Brain Iniury Association of Niaaara - The Board received a letter from Pat Dracup, Program Director, Brain Injury Given the complexity of the purchase to replace existing Association of Niagara, requesting a donation to support the equipment, a diverse team of Service members formed a 2006 Santa Sober Sleigh Campaign. The program is an committee to determine technical system requirements, annual campaign that is aimed at reducing the number of system implementation requirements and project timelines. alcohol related accidents throughout each year-end holiday Additional Service members were assigned to a sub- season. It involves the circulation of taxi vouchers being committee to review the bids at a later date. A formal request distributed to patrons at local bars and nightclubs throughout for proposal was released in January 2006 and mandatory the Niagara Region. site visits to all six (6) district cell security locations were In support of raising awareness towards the hazards of conducted with the respective bidders. drinking and driving, the Board approved a donation in the After careful consideration and review of the submitted amount of $500 00 as per Chief Southall's recommendation. reports for proposals, members of both committees concluded that Design Electronics be named the successful ANNUAL REPORTS bidder given the completeness of their response, their The Adequacy Standards Regulation requires that police technical advantages over other bidders, the experience of services boards and police services meet minimum standards their Project Team, their references, and their training for what are adequate and effective police services. This methodology and pricing. provision is a mandated responsibility of police services boards which includes the developing and adopting of Upon consideration of the item, the Board approved the approximately 80 performance standards, a vigorous training following: program, and an ongoing skills development plan. 1. The initiation of Capital Project ZP00614 (DVR As a minimum, these policies require compliance with both Recording System) with an expenditure budget of the regulation and guidelines and in addition, provide the up to $100,000 to be funded by the Police Capital Board with reports in order to continually assess compliance. Levy; The reporting requirements also assist in future budget 2. The transfer of previously committed funds for processes, business plans, and in assessing the needs of the police service on an ongoing basis. the DVR Project from the Vehicles and Equipment Reserve Fund in the amount of $100,000 to Annual report(s) received this month relate to the following ZP00614 and equivalent increase in the Project subject matter and were prepared by the noted Service expenditure budget, and; member(s): 3. Approval to purchase the Pelco DVR system from Officer Note Taking Design Electronics in the amount of $161,309.06 . plus applicable taxes. Service Report 11812006 Inspector Robert Cuipa, Duty Office PURCHASING Motorola Service Aareement - The Board received Service report 133/2006 requesting approval of a Maintenance Agreement relating to the Motorola Data Radio Infrastructure. The Motorola Data Radio Infrastructure, initially installed in 2001, provides communication hardware and networking capabilities for the Mobile Data Terminals, which allow front line officers' access to CAD, RMS and CPIC Volume 5, Issue 6 June 2006 Page #4 TOWN OF GRIMSBY ~ TELEPHONE. (905) 945.9634 ~SS . FAX. (905) 945.5010 P.O Box 159 OFFICE OF TOWN MANAGER GRIMSBY, ONTARIO GARY D. SHAY L3M 4G3 PLEASE REFER TO FILE NO. July 18, 2006 At its meeting of July 17, 2006 Grimsby Town Council passed the following resolution and has directed it be brought to your attention. Moved by O.B. Wilson Seconded S. O. Berry RESOLVED, That the deputation by Ms. Heather Maciver, with reference to GO Transit and Regional Public Transit be received; and That the petition headed "Bring the GO Train to Grimsby" and indicating "This is a petition to bring public transit to Grimsby. We need easy affordable transportation for HamiltonfToronto Area Commuters. Get cars off the road avoid traffic on the QEWj save time and money." be endorsedj and That a letter of support for the petition be provided to the Premier, the Minister of Transportation, Area MPPs,RegionalMunicipaUty of Niagara, and area municipalltiesj and That it be noted that Ms. Maciver's petition is being presented to the Reg.ionaJ Municipality of Niagara. CARRIED Grimsby Town Council supports the petition of Ms.. MacIver as noted in the foregoing resolution. Yours truly, II I ,1 " j f/ ! > '-MJ f i"-.' Jr/ / I / Gary D. Shay Town Manager " .' Clerk's Department Vai@tan 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive Vaughan, Ontario Canada L6A 1 T1 Tel (905) 832-8504 TIie Cfi!J Above Toronto Fax (905) 832-8535 - FOR INQUIRIES: PLEASE QUOTE ITEM & REPORT NO. June 30, 2006 City Clerk The City of Niagara Falls POBox 1023 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear RE: DEVELOPMENT CHARGES ACT REFORM I am writing to advise you that Vaughan Council, at its meeting held on June 26, 2006, adopted the following resolution. Whereas the last update of the Development Charges Act 1997 was nine (9) years ago, Whereas the current Development Charges Act does not permit the collection of development charges to fund growth related capital costs for the following services which were previously eligible under the old Act; * Hospitals, * Headquarters for municipal administration, * Computer equipment; * Cultural facilities such as museums, theatres and art galleries; and * Waste management services. Whereas the current Development Charges Act requires a mandatory 10% reduction in the charge for growth related "soft services" such as community centres, libraries and parks, Whereas the requirement in the current Development Charges Act to collect based on the average service level over the previous 10 years is too restrictive and creates practical calculation and implementation issues, Whereas the current Development Charges Act doesn't adequately provide for solutions to meet the challenges of growth that evolve over time (i.e Transportation through subways and forms of higher order transit), Whereas the Province indicated to the Municipal Finance Officers' Association of Ontario (MFOA) in August 2005 that a review of the Development Charges Act would begin in the near future, and ./2 . . City Clerk The City of Niagara Falls Page 2 June 30,2006 Whereas the growth related capital costs are significant, growth continues to occur and growth should pay for growth; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED that the Council of the City of Vaughan requests the Province of Ontario to immediately commence a consultative process with the municipal and development sectors to revise the Development Charges Act to address the issues noted above and other concerns that may be raised by the municipal sector; AND THA T this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, the Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance, the Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Mario G. Racco, MPP, Mr Dan Cowin, Executive Director of the MFOA and to al/ municipalities within Ontario with a population greater than 50,000 Attached for your information is Item 1, Report No. 37, of the Committee of the Whole regarding this matter Sincerely, Attachment: Extract JDL/pa I " CITY OF VAUGHAN EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 26. 2006 Nltem 1, Report No. 37, of the Committee of the Whole, which was adopted without amendment by the Council of the City of Vaughan on June 26, 2006 1 DEVELOPMENT CHARGES ACT REFORM The Committee of the Whole recommends approval of the recommendation contained in the following report of Mayor Di Biase, dated June 19, 2006: Recommendation Mayor Michael Di Biase recommends: That the following resolution with respect to reforms to the Development Charges Act be approved, Whereas the last update of the Development Charges Act 1997 was nine (9) years ago, Whereas the current Development Charges Act does not permit the collection of development charges to fund growth related capital costs for the following services which were previously eligible under the old Act; * Hospitals; * Headquarters for municipal administration, * Computer equipment; * Cultural facilities such as museums, theatres and art galleries; and * Waste management services. Whereas the current Development Charges Act requires a mandatory 10% reduction in the charge for growth related "soft services" such as community centres, libraries and parks; Whereas the requirement in the current Development Charges Act to collect based on the average service level over the previous 10 years is too restrictive and creates practical calculation and implementation issues, Whereas the current Development Charges Act doesn't adequately provide for solutions to meet the challenges of growth that evolve over time (Le. Transportation through subways and forms of higher order transit); Whereas the Province indicated to the Municipal Finance Officers' Association of Ontario (MFOA) in August 2005 that a review of the Development Charges Act would begin in the near future; and Whereas the growth related capital costs are significant, growth continues to occur and growth should pay for growth; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Vaughan requests the Province of Ontario to immediately commence a consultative process with the municipal and development sectors to revise the Development Charges Act to address the issues noted above and other concerns that may be raised by the municipal sector; AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, the Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance, the Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Mario G. Racco, MPP, Mr. Dan Cowin, Executive Director of the MFOA and to all municipalities within Ontario with a population greater than 50,000. . ./2 . CITY OF VAUGHAN . EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 26. 2006 Item 1. CW Report No. 37 - Paae 2 Economic Impact There is no economic impact as a result of this report, however there continues to be a significant impact to existing taxpayers under the current legislation. Purpose To raise awareness regarding municipal concerns with the current Development Charge Legislation Backaround - Analysis and Options The Development Charges Act (DCA) was last updated in 1997 There were a number of changes to the legislation at that time. The result of many of the changes was to reduce the amount of the growth related capital costs that could be included in the development charge The exclusion of these costs did not diminish the need for the service. Consequently more pressure has been placed on property taxes to raise the required funding and growth is not paying for growth. There is a significant amount of growth occurring now, significant tax dollars are required for the repair and replacement of existing infrastructure and property tax payers are increasingly concerned with property tax increases. It is time for a review of the DCA with the objective that growth should pay for growth. Conclusion Staff recommend that the Province commence a review of the Development Charges Act as soon as possible. Attachments None OFFICE OF THE: MAYOR CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER CLERK DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES THE CORPORATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS TOWN OF PELHAM DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SERVICES TEL. (905) 892-2607 DIRECTOR OF BUILDING & ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FAX (905) 892-5055 POST OFFICE BOX 400 PELHAM MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 20 PELHAM TOWN SQUARE FONTHILL. ONTARIO LOS 1 EO July 4,2006 HONOURABLE LAUREL BROTEN MINISTER OF THE ENVIRONMENT 12TH FLOOR, 135 ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST TORONTO ON M4V 1P5 Dear Honourable Broten: This is to advise that Council of the Town of Pelham, at its last regular meeting held on Monday, June 19, 2006, enacted the following resolution: "WHEREAS the building of sound berms from paper fibre biosolids (PFB's) mixed with mineral soils is a practice that is presently exempt from Ministry of the Environment (MOE) control in the Province of Ontario; AND WHEREAS a number of rural communities throughout Ontario have experienced the construction of sound berms composed of these PFB's and mineral soils (Sound- Sorb ); AND WHEREAS there is no conclusive scientific data about the long term environmental impact or health risks of the leachate emanating from these berms; AND WHEREAS an expert panel commissioned by the Government of Ontario delivered its recommendations to the MOE with respect to the use of Sound-Sorb in berms some eighteen months ago (Report of the Experts Panel on Sound-Sorb, January 31, 2005); AND WHEREAS the MOE has failed to act on most of the recommendations of its own expert panel; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PELHAM DEMANDS that the Minister of the Environment moves forthwith to implement all of the recommendations of its own expert panel; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the MOE declare a moratorium on the construction of any new berms from the material known as Sound-Sorb until such time as the "expert panel's" recommendations are implemented. AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Niagara, local MPP's and area municipalities for support." Yours very truly, J&L,-,--~ ~"-^<.~-"- Cheryl Miclette, AMCT T own Clerk Cc: Regional Municipality of Niagara Local MPP's Area Municipalities . Township of Woolwich July 11, 2006 .. ""k 69 Arthur Street South P.O. Box 158 Elmira, ON N3B 226 519-669-1647 The Council of the Township of Woolwich passed the following resolution on July 11,2006: THAT the Council of the Township of Woolwich adopt the resolution attached to report P07- 2006 as schedule A, relating to Bill 111 an Act to amend the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 with respect to occupational disease and injuries of firefighters. Schedule A to Report P07-2006: WHEREAS Bill 111 an Act to amend the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 with respect to occupational disease and injuries of firefighters has received first reading on May 4, 2006 by the Legislature of Ontario; AND WHEREAS this Bill is amending the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act to create two presumptions relating to health conditions affecting firefighters including volunteer firefighters; AND WHEREAS Bill 111 Subsections 15.1 (3) states that if a firefighter develops a certain type of cancer or a degenerative neurological disease, the cancer or disease is presumed to be an occupational disease that occurred due to employment as a firefighter; AND WHEREAS Subsection 15.1 (7) of Bill 111 states that if a firefighter suffers heart damage while attending at a fire or emergency, or within 24 hours after attending at a fire or emergency, the heart damage is presumed to be a personal injury by accident that occurred due to employment as a firefighter; AND WHEREAS the Ontario Provincial Firefighters Association (OPFFA) has formed a strong movement to exclude the volunteer firefighters from the benefits of this Bill; AND WHEREAS the Township of Woolwich employs 115 Volunteer Firefighters that dedicate their time and training to protect the residents of Woolwich; NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Woolwich only supports Bill 111, an amendment to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 with respect to occupational disease and injuries of firefighters if it includes volunteer firefighters; AND THAT the inclusion of volunteer firefighters within Bill 111 recognizes the importance and risk our volunteer firefighters demonstrate for Woolwich residents every day; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Woolwich requests that all municipalities in the Province of Ontario support Bill 111 with the inclusion of volunteer firefighters; AND THAT this resolution is circulated to all Ontario municipalities, the Volunteer Firefighters of Ontario Association (FFAO) and the local MP and MPP. Yours truly, TOWNSHIP OF WOOLWICH Christine Broughton Clerk/Director of Council and Information Services TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH STORMONT 4949 County Road No. 14 P. O. Box 340 Ingleside, ON KOC 1MO Phone: (613) 537-2362 info(illsouthstormont. ca June 29, 2006 To: All Ontario Municipalities Re: Prohibit Use of Cosmetic Pesticides The Council of the Township of South Stormont passed the following resolution on June 28, 2006. Your support of this resolution would be appreciated. Please send any resolution of support to the Premier of Ontario, with a copy to the Township of South Stormont. Resolution #168/2006 Moved by: Deputy Mayor Fenton Seconded by: Councillor Upper Whereas the Township of South Stormont Pesticide/Environ menta I Committee (PEC) passed Resolution No. 26/06/PEC, recommending that Council petition the government to implement legislation banning the use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes across the country; And Whereas Council supports the PEC in their mandate concerning the protection of health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the Township of South Stormont; And Whereas Council has passed Resolution Nos. 249/01 and 049/03, supporting the education of the harmful effects of pesticides and expressing their desire for a chemical free municipality; And Whereas, realizing the potential danger associated with the use of cosmetic pesticides, the Township has prohibited the use of pesticides on all municipally owned properties; Now Therefore be it resolved that Council petitions the Province to implement legislation to prohibit cosmetic pesticide use completely in the province of Ontario. And further, be it resolved that a copy of this motion be sent to our MPP; the Minister of Environment, Minister of Health and all municipalities. The Council of the Township of South Stormont appreciates your support of this resolution. Yours truly, 'Betty ~tl~ Clv1<9 CAD/Clerk MAYOR- MAIRE THE CORPORATION OF THE DIRECTOR STAFF SERVICES/CLERK GARY McNAMARA LAURA MOY Imoy@tecumseh.ca DEPUTY MAYOR - SO US MAIRE TOM BURTON DEPUTY CLERK SUSAN MAZZEI COUNCILLORS. CONSEILLERS smazzei@tecumseh.ca JOE BACHETII MARCEL BLAIS 917 LESPERANCE ROAD . GUY DORION TECUMSEH. ONTARIO. NaN 1W9 JOlE JOBIN RITA OSSINGTON TOWN OF TECUMSEH PHONE (519) 735-2184 FACSIMILE (519) 735-6712 STAFF SERVICES / CLERK'S www.tecumseh.ca DEPARTMENT June 28, 2006 To the Municipalities of the Province of Ontario Please be advised that Council for the Town of Tecumseh at its meeting of June 13,2006, adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS the Ontario Mayors for Automotive Investment (OMAI) represent the vast majority of Ontario Communities with a significant automotive assembly and/or parts industry; and WHEREAS the OMAI represents local and area communities in which the auto parts and auto assembly industry produced: . over 2.6 million vehicles in 2005; and . I in 6 vehicles produced in North America in 2005; ., . with a total value of $99 Billion in 2005; and '. WHEREAS the OMAI represents communities that are home to approximately 138,000 thousand employees who work in the auto assembly and auto parts sectors; and 'I" WHEREAS investment and production by the North American auto industry could be restricted by a oile way flow ofpnported vehicles from some offshore jurisdictions; and . WHEREAS increased foreign direct investment and the free flow of traded goods and services in all sectotS'; is essen~al to the ., future economic growth of Ontario and Canada; and .. \ i i WHEREAS Canada currently imports $150 worth of automotive products from Korea, for each $1 Of autOmotive' pro~ucts we sell in Korea; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Government of Canada cancel negotiations for a free trade agreement with Korea which would result in a further negative impact on the one way flow of automotive products into our market; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that future trade agreements require that offshore markets purchase substantial volumes of finished vehicles and auto parts from North America, and/or investment in design, parts manufacturing and assembly facilities in Canada, as a condition of their continued access to our own automotive market; AND FURTHERMORE BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be circulated to the Prime Minister, ~air of the OMAI, MPP's, MP's, FCM, AMO, and Ontario municipalities. f The Town of Tecumseh respectfully requests support for this resolution from all Ontario municipalities. I . Please forward you endorsement to the Prime Minister, Chair of the OMAI, your local MPP's, MP's, FCM, AMO, and Ontario municipalities , t' ; ~-, ._..___.._...___...__......_h.. ........ The Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton NO. 06-09-203 SESSION: May 8, 2006 MOVED BY: Jack Riley SECONDED BY: Dan Gieruszak WHEREAS the Conservative government has identified child care as one of the nation's top five priorities; AND WHEREAS Statistics Canada reports that 54 percent of children aged 6 months to 5 years are currently in some form of care, and parents throughout our nation have recognized the need for governments to address the need to strengthen child care and create viable new models for service delivery; AND WHEREAS a recent YWCA Canada survey conducted in Halifax, Vancouver, Martensville, Sask., and Cambridge ON, states that Canadian families, irrespective of where they live or the size of their communities, want their child-care needs met by a nationally funded public system and not a federal cash payout; AND WHEREAS there appears to be growing public consternation especially in rural areas over the Conservative government's decision to discontinue the Best Start program aimed at supporting children in their early development and improving school readiness through the improvement of existing limited resources; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the government listen to the voices of concerned the Child Care Action Committee, Canadian parents, daycare providers, opposition members, and municipal authorities and thereby replace or reinforce this new taxable $1200 supplement with immediate and stable financing for new and existing 'quality' daycare facilities. AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to Diane Finlay, Minister of Social Development and Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance. AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in Ontario and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for their support. Municipality of Brockton 100 Scott St., P.O. Box 68, Walkerton, ON NaG 2VO Fax: 519-881-2223 Ph: 519-881-2223 Email: info@brockton.ca :',.---, THE TOWN OF MilTON r~O<_J ,'" ~ '-'"......;'- ~_. ..,.!; "",~. ~~+f.:"~'f';:"t',.\W/.',,-;~';l:,ti-:.~4}{ ~ ""'~'-.I ' 43 Brown Street {,:' t",,:.~-..~~'[~t~~~l> 4 J :~':Ii:;" ,j] ~~~O~H~ntariO TOW N o F Mil TON Phone 905-878-7252 Fax 905-878-6995 www milton ca June 28,2006 Niagara Falls, The City of P.O. Box 1023, 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6XS ATTENTION: Clerk Dear Sir or Madam: Please be advised that the Town of Milton Budget Committee, at their meeting held on December 1 ih, 200S, approved the following recommendation, which was ratified by Milton Council at their meeting held on December 19th, 200S THAT staff prepare a report to Council with a ten-year history of aggregate fees received from the Ministry of Natural Resources along with the Town utilization of these funds; AND THAT the staff report include a recommendation to request the Province of Ontario to review the adequacy of the existing fee structure of .04 cents per tonne to local municipalities; AND THAT it be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario with an interest in the extractive industry for support. Accordingly, Town of Milton staff submitted Staff Report CS-OS4-06 to the Administration and Planning Committee meeting on June 19th, 2006. The Administration and Planning Standing Committee approved the following recommendation, which was ratified by Milton Council on June 26, 2006: THAT report CS-054-06 be received for information; AND THAT the Province of Ontario review the adequacy of the existing aggregate fee structure of .04 cents per tonne received by local municipalities from the Ministry of Natural Resources and consider adjusting the fee using the Statistics Canada Construction Price Statistics; -2- AND THAT this report be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario with an interest in the extractive industry for support. Please accept this copy of this approved recommendation, as well as a copy of Staff Report CS-054-06, for your information and consideration. Yours very truly, j#0~% Meaghen Reid Legislative Administration Executive Services -1 The Corporation of the .71: TOWN OF MIL TON TOVlN o F MILTON '~~"=">ft"~< . ~'.. Report to: Chair & Members of the Administration & Planning Standing Committee From: Linda Leeds, Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer Date: June 19, 2006 Report No. CS-054-06 Subject: Aggregate Resources Act Licence Fees RECOMMENDATION: THAT report CS-054-06 be received for information; AND THAT the Province of Ontario review the adequacy of the existing aggregate fee structure of .04 cents per tonne received by local municipalities from the Ministry of Natural Resources and consider adjusting the fee using the Statistics Canada Construction Price Statistics; AND THAT this report be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario with an interest in the extractive industry for support. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A seven-year history of the aggregate licence fees received under the Aggregate Resources Act, from the Ministry of Natural Resources, with the utilization of these funds has been prepared at the request of Councillor Penman. This report also includes a recommendation that the Province of Ontario review the existing fee structure received by local municipalities. ""~I The Corporation of the ut:~" ~'1 TOWN OF MIL TON TOW N o F MIL TON Council Report NO.CS-039-06 Page NO.2 ~""$>~. ",' .' REPORT Background The Town receives licence fees from aggregate producers extracting materials from land within the Town of Milton under the Aggregate Resources Act, collected on behalf of the Ministry of Natural Resources. A fee of .04 cents per tonne of extracted resources is paid to the Town to compensate for the adverse effects that the pit and quarry operations, including the use of heavy vehicles, have on the Town's roadways. The amount received annually is based on aggregate production that took place in the previous year within the municipality. The Aggregate Resources Act does not direct how these funds are to be spent, however it is suggested that these monies support funding for road projects and maintenance. Discussion Staff has compiled the history of fees collected under the Aggregate Resources Program and the utilization of these funds for the years 1999 - 2005. Fees are collected on an annual basis and are deposited into the Reserve for Aggregate Permit Fees. This reserve is to be utilized to fund rural road reconstruction and maintenance with priority given to roads directly impacted by heavy truck traffic related to the aggregate industry. The chart below indicates the amounts received each year from the Ministry of Natural Resources and the amount of funds that have been transferred to capital jobs each year. The aggregate fees received have been indexed annually using the Construction Price Index to estimate the amount that could have been collected if the licence fees were updated annually to reflect rising costs. . . -, The Corporation of the ~;~Xi:":;:f~;i-:~-iH'ft*W'*:t~ot':~\1~,:.>,:" " ----. ~i ^"X"_~ ..,,,,-"'u.______,__-'. f . " ;~-,' ,>~,,,,,,,-.- ,,- x .~ "*""'," ~ :", 0 , TOWN OF MIL TON W _.' " '~ ~~_,_,_,_'_'_.'A.'__ ,.- . '. ~,_...-_..-. ." < .... "~'-'''--- .'.^ . .. TOW N o F MILTON Council Report No.CS-039-06 Page No.3 ~ Fees Received Total Fees % of Applicable Amount Aggregate Adjusted by Transferred Capital Job Costs Transferred Fees Construction to Capital Funded by to Capital Year Received Price Index Jobs Aggregate Fees* Capital Job Name Job 1999 I $ 315,841 r $32"1,779 uu"u$ 253,000 125:36% II~i~~R()(2d Reconstruction L $ 153,000 ..mmmmmmmm 1m ......._m....m..m ..mmmmmmmm..mm .. ....... ...m mmmml~ower Base Line Reco':l~tr~~!i()':I ...mmm...mm.. J $ 100,QQQ_ I.......... I 1 ~_307.~0_~ $=20.~Q8 J =-~?_ _ 3200~r~:=RO~d'Milbo!0tJ9h:I";~B~", I $ 216,307_ 2001 $ 369,623 $ 417,378 $ 138,960 I 22.50% McNiven Reconstruction Steeles-5 SR $ 138,960 20Q?ii~?,1?1mt t4QQ,~~{3 ..ml?~~,~?Q mlm:4:!5?!"()mmmmmli~i~~R()~d - Steelest()Q(:)r~Y~E3.~igrl.. .~ 6..Q!QQQm.... t ILl ~~t~: =~:~ ~:~l;';~it;~;:: $:~~~ I.. I tmm 1 . Equesting~ine - Culvert R(:)pl~c;~rnent $ 165,Q(}Q I..Jm J~()~(:)r~(2~~~i':l~B()~~~~8tP~~igrlm~?QQ~(}(}O . U ..uuJm I.. ~th~}I1(:)~Clil~y~ridge EmergencyRepClirL $ 38!?78 .. 2003 $ 235J78 [ $ 275,20i1 $ 257.000 I 14.90% 1~~=~;~:::::e:mpbeIlVille) I,: :::~:: ' 2004 f$ 209,6751 $ 252,784 I~ 278.4751 3.99% !:~~:~:~i~;;::;::~~~~ Mile Cr 1 $$ :~:~5 I . -- _I ..,1 L IBri=e59~~9(6thLn SQI 1~~.L I~ 250~()()0 2005 $ 224,770 1 $ 285,255 J $ 301,663 475% IFourth Line (10SR TO 15SR) I $ 30,000 111:30 Side Road IH$J(}:3,672 j I I Bell School LN (Bril , Derry) $ 30,000 I 110 Side Rd (Milborough - 4th) I $ 125,000 L I I . ILower Base Desigl19th-Trafalgar L $1?,991 * Applicable Capital Job Costs include Rural Roads, Bridges & Culverts, and Major Road Redevelopment . . ~~. '" The Corporation of the '"C~'I.. '~ . ~",~t V."'~" ~ ~", n., ?> TOWN OF MIL TON w~.= ' "".""~<-d' <" . ~ " H .' . . .". , TOW N o f MilTON Council Report No.CS-039-06 Page NO.4 ~ Future revenue from the Aggregate Resources Program has been estimated to be $250,000 annually for the years 2006 - 2015 within the Capital Forecast. The same amount has also been allocated to future capital jobs to help fund the maintenance and improvement of roadways. The funding received under this agreement represents only a small percentage of the total funding needed to support these capital jobs. The undertaking of these capital jobs is essential to maintain and improve the quality of roadways within the Town that have been negatively impacted by the aggregate industry's operations. Recommendation The Town would like to request that the Province of Ontario review the adequacy of the existing fee structure of .04 cents per tonne to local municipalities for the extractive industry. Fees under this program have not been increased in over 15 years as the Town has experienced increased costs in maintaining the quality of roads and has taken on many new road projects. In order to maintain the standard of quality of Milton's roadways and to continue to offset the adverse impacts of pit and quarry operations, the fee structure should be re-examined. The outcome of this review should be that of increased funding to municipalities generated through updating the compensation fees that are needed to offset the negative effects this industry has on the communities in which they operate. If the .04 cents per tonne of extracted resources collected were indexed using the Construction Price Index, the rate would have been adjusted as follows: 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Cents Per Tonne Received 0.0400 0.0400 0.0400 0.0400 0.0400 0.0400 0.0400 Cents Per Tonne Adjusted by Construction Price Index 0,,0408 0.0418 0.0452 0.0455 0.0468 0.0482 0.0508 . . --- The Corporation of the ,; .~. ~ :'- " , ,,,Yo ;;' TOWN OF MIL TON ''''" , .. ,. , >, "" .. .', ,. " ',' :. ~ -,-~ .'. . .,-. ~-- TOW N o f MIL TON Council Report NO.CS-039-06 Page No. 5 J~""';;w,>>'w,,,,,>=- Financial Impact There is no financial impact to this report. Respectfully submitted, ~~J/ Linda Leeds, C.G.A. Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer If you have any questions on the content of this report, please contact William Wilson, 905-878-7252 ext. 2125. Attachments: CAO Approval: