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Additions 2008/03/17 ADDITIONS TO COUNCIL. MONDAY MARCH 17 2008 Council 1. Revised elevation drawings from Emilio Raimondo, re: PD-2008-18 Canadian Niagara Hotels/ Fallsview Westin 2. Correspondences re: PD-2008-22 Bethlehem Not-for-Profit Housing of Niagara - Letter from Janet Morettie, President, United Way - Letter from France & John Branderhorst - Letter from 202355 Ontario Inc. - Elisabeth Zimmerman, Executive Director, YWCA Niagara Region. By-laws Additional By-law 1. 2008-44 A by-law to authorized the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls to receive Provincial funding under the 2007 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review (Fall Economic Statement) to improve and expand public transit. Information for Council 1. Various press releases on Earth Hour, Saturday March 29, 2008. Page 1 of 1 Dean Iorfida - Fw: Revised North elevation From: "Emilio Raimondo" <emilio@raimondoarchitects.com> To: "Dean Iorfida" <diorfida@niagarafalls.ca> Date: 3/14/2008 10:45 AM Subject: Fw: Revised North elevation CC: "CNH (Michael DiCienzo)" <michaeld@niagarafallshotels.com> Attachments: Falls View Westin North Elevation - 3-13-08.pdf Dean, further to our telephone conversation, attached please find the revised North Hotel building elevation, for your incorporation into the staff report prior to Monday evening Council meeting. When the documents were sent to planning the elevation in question sent to them was not fully updated to reflect the current parking level reduction hence the elevation was sent in error. This was only realized when the planning report was received by all yesterday afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your efforts in ensuring council has the most recent and relevant information. I will also be forwarding two (2) additional Moraine preservation diagrams which we would like included as part of the power point presentation for Monday night along with this present elevation for a total of three (3) slides....Sincerely yours, Emilio NOTICE: This electronic message transmission contains information that may be proprietary. confidential andlor privileged, Thu information is 'intended only for tha use of fhe intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that disclosure, storago. distribution or use o! the conPents of this message, in any manner, (s expressly prohibited If you have received Phis tllglt8l transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to the email address listod in the "From:" field. file://C:\Documents and Settings\di202\Local Settings\Temp\XPgzpwise\47DA575EDoma... 3/14/2008 ee 0 is ~ 4 a -a >M1 ~i Iar aI~~6Q v~ o Ilhtl~rls~.la ~Ea - - - - - ~ I kGnl ~k,=- I II~.~I~ I;~,~I~~ Axe C~~..'~.~S~~~I`„ ~i ~r~~aR~l§ o-* - ~1~-11~-- ~ . Ill~l~~lm o- - - _ I ~~fir ~ r_--- I I II ,'ICI err _ _ ~ ~ ~I~I~I~~I~~ O: • -i ~1rlh'I~~~ I;' o-~ - - ~ a._ ~ F il~l~lll - - III ql~ - - c r r~~.r~di - II ,I~I~~? o ~ r~~l~~~--` - s"~~~I 1~7~k1 I ~ ~~~°t - - av 4 I ij qaq ~4U i i J I II I I;' I I l Page 1 of 1 Dean Iorfida -Fwd: Re: Fw: Revised North elevation From: Dean Iorfida Subject: Fwd: Re: Fw: Revised North elevation Andrew Bryce 3/14/2008 3:58 PM Gentlemen, I left a message with Emilio at 11:42 Am this morning. He has not yet called me back. The drawing, although it no longer shows a projection of the parking garage beyond the rear hotel tower wall, does not include any dimensions. I cannot confirm compliance with the zoning by-law. For all we know, the whole hotel could be now set back 3 feet from the property line. Building height on this drawing is not confirmed either .The drawing also appears to show 4 parking levels, which is confusing. They want to provide only one level now. about:blank 3/14/2008 r---------------~ I I -_~~~~J___ ___.I _ ROOF BEARINSLEVEl_p I I P I I I I 1 1 I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I j FROPOFiED HOTEL j I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I 1I1 I I ~~I j~ ~i~ ~i ~I I~ ~ I I, a I~ z I____-___-______-_-ii ____-___-_-_IABBY L~ P IpIIp00 GU61G F£fT OF " ~ EXISTING MORAINE E%GAVATION TO REMAIN PARK ENTRY ~ :mss LEVF1 I ~ - - Y. w ~m a ~-'mA WESTIN NOTEL w~xr.~wxmesw - III' N ~ lvMOxoa+~scelnrF.s - I Q D-~-- MORNNE PRESEVATION ' INC. = L CRASS SECTION I I I _ EAST PROPERTY LINE I I L________________________________________________________~,_-'T ~I ~I it I R I ~6 I g~ ~ I I O~ I _ ~I ~ I I I it I I ~1 it I I I I I ~I I I ~1 it I I I I I ~11I I I r_______________________________________________________J I i I I l L_~ Y7 I I I I y WEST PROPERTY LINE ~I~ s~ 9~ ~I~bbr 41 m_ ~ NEW eu~oNO ~ Y~ ~ WESTIN HOTEL IIr~ ~ ~ ~ L91NONOCIAiE3 = I 0-~-- MORAINE PRESERVATION ' IXC. - L LONG SECTION Mar•14. 2008 1:26PM 9066885814 No•4143 P• 3/1 ,r Su1l1V r!1 .F LICLEkf°°_irii:;7~'i~~-~ BARRISTERS & SOLI[`rAYIRS March 14, 2008 Via Fsx Please keply to St Catharines ice Mr. Dean Iorfida, clerk City of Niagaza Falls City F1aI1,4310 Queen Street Niagara Fa11s, ON L2B 6XS Dear Mr. Iorfida: Re: Bethlehem Not-For-Profit .mousing Projects of Niagara Your File: AM-37/2007: Report Pl]2008-22 Our File No. 79900 We aci as solicitors for the Bethlehem, Not-For-Profit Housing Projects of Niagara with respect to the above referenced application. We eflclose herewith the following additional correspondence: 1. j Letter dated March 3, 2008 fzom the United Way of Niagara Falls and Crreater Fort Brie addressed to Mr. Alex Herlovitch; 2. Letter dated March l3, 2008 from France aad john Branderhotst addressed to Mayor Ted Salci I and Niagara Falls Council; 3. Letter dated March 14, 2008 from 202355 Ontario Inc. to Mr. Alex Herlovitch. All off the above letters are supportive of the application by Bethlehem Not-for-Profit Dousing Projects of Niagara. Would you please grovide a copy of these letters to the Mayor and Members of Council to be cor>5idered izx their deliberations on Monday, March 17, 2008. `I'haniK!you for your co-operation. Yours very truly, SUT.LIVAN, MAmONIivY LLP Per: Thomas A. Richardson TARsns , Enclosures (3) 63/14/2008 08:34 9053542717 UNITED WAY OF NF"FER PAGE 02 RECEIVED Zit MAR 1 4 2008 Y~~ a PLANNING United Way March 3 2pp8 ~ DEVELOPMENT of Niagara Falla end L ~ Q i ~ W, IS o v~ Greater Rort ENe Mr. Alex Herlovixch Director of Planning and Development C~ ,~2 ~ City of Niagara Falls ri P.O. Box 1023 43I0 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ont. L2E 6X5 Re: City File AM-37/2007 -The Bethlehem Not-For-Profit Housing Projects of Niagara Dear Mr. Herlovitch: } ant writing on behalf of the board of directors of the United Way of Niagara Falls and Greater Fort Erie in support of the above zoning by-law amendment application. Through cotlxmunity consultations in the fall of 2004, our United Way received input From a broad range of citizens suggesting that safe, affordable rental housing is a priority for Niagara Falls. Since then, we have been actively supporting utitiatives to bring these t}~pes of projects to our city. As a board, we understand and endorse data which states that individuals and families who have secure housing are much znoxe likely to lead ptnduclive lives. Their ability to tackle life's other issues as they arise is greatly enhanced when they no longer have to worry about housing. We axe delighted that Bethlelzezn Projects of Niagara has undeztaken the Kalar Road project. The agency has an outstanding reputation as an efficient, effective provider of housing initiatives. We are represented on their Niagara Falls advisory committee and plan to provide as much support as possible to see this project through to completion. We hope you look favourably on this application. Should you have any questions or comments, please contact mysel£ox our Executive Director, Carol Stewart-lCixkby. Sincerely, I~er~~ 7anet Morettie President 7150 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 3N3 • Tel: 905-354.9342 P.O. Box 266, Fort Erie, ON L2A 5M5 • Tel: 905.871.5454 Fax; 905.354-2717 • u~iteoway(~caninet com • www.unReawayniagara.org Mar•14. 2008 1 25PM 9056885814 No•4143 P• 6/1 Tkursday, l~larch 13, 2008 The City of Niagara Ealls 43)10 Queen Street, P.O. 1623 Niagara k'alls, Ontario Cdnada I,2E 6X5 Dear Mayor Ted Salci and Niagara Falls Council, T:lis lettez is in reference to some concerns that you and your council members may have regarding the possible drop uz property value ol'the surrounding area of the proposed new building for Bethlehem Place. Let me tell you of our own persona) expezience. The Genesis Pzoject that Bethlehem Place built transformed a vacant lot over grown with weeds and sometimes littered with trash into a beautiful landscaped building where families 1zve. M~ husband and I, along with our children, lived at 17 Gerrard Street (which runs parallel. to James Street) up until two weeks ago. We recently sold our house to accommodate our growing family. Within the first four months of listing our house we had sevezal viewiugs and exztertained two offers. We sold our house at a very handsome Brice that would in no way be considered below market value. As a matter of fact it was bought at almost three times the amount we purchased it only tezz shozt years ago. Let us assure you that the professional architectural design of the Genesis Building has added beauty to our neighbozhood. There is much joy in seeing cheerful people come and go where there were once an unkempt empty lot. Skncexely, Fiance and John ;3randerhorst (f©rmally of 17 Gerrard Street) 5 Uexgorda Circle 5t. Catharines, ON L2T 2P 1 905-984-6518 Mai•14. 2008 1:26PM 9056885814 No•4143 P• I/1 Match 1 X1,2008 Mr. Alex Herlovitch Dire~or of Planning and Development City ®f Niagara Falls, 4310 iQueen Street Niagara Falls, ON. L2E ; ibKS Dean: fir: I amthe ownez of a five unit apartment building and a two unit duplex both of which have mutual boundaries with the new forty unit Bethlehem apartment project in St. Catharines. Pzioz to the construction of the Bethlehem project , I had these concerns: 1. Wquld the project meld in with the 1900 architecture in the neighbourhood ? Resuh : 3'he building fits in perfectly and both the building and the well- maintaizxed grounds and parking lot are a tremendous asset to our downtown azea. 2.'Would the property be well managed? Result: I have not had one complaint from xny tenants. Bethlehem has consulted zne on numerous occasions regarding such matters as mutual fencing, parking lot lighting etc., before the work was started. I commend the board and staff and could not have beater neighbours. 3.My main concern was that the wall of my duplex was only eight inches from the Bethlehem property line and I needed future access to my property. Result: I discussed the situation with the Bethlehem staff and they offered to move the building to the othez side of theiz property, place the parking lat to the side nearest my property, only build the mutual fence to the back of my duplex and granted me access to their property at any time foz zepaizs etc. to my building. A simxlaz project in Niagara Falls would be a defuaite asset to the City of Niagara Falls 202355 Ontario Inc. President t+ Sc nr J ~Y '~i.^F.gfi• 1, di ~ t °s. '=~a _ y March 3, 2005 Direvtor of Piamiing and Development City of Niagara Fells P.O. 13ox 1023 4310 C~ucen Street Niagattt P`alis, Ont. L2E 6X5 A'CTN: Mr. Alex Elerlovitch Ro: City Pile AVI-3'7/2007 - 'Phe Bethlehem Not-For-Profit Ilousiug Yrgjects of Niagara Dear ~:Ir. 1-Ierlovitch; [ am w`~~iting nn behalf of the Yu~CA Niagara Region in support oftha abo~=e zoning by- law amendment application. As an organization that operates a shelter in Niagara Palls for homeless ivomcn and their childre~i, we understand the importance of having affordable housing. Research shows us that the key to preventing homelessness is' having quality affordable housing available. 't'his project will be a great asset to the Niagara.Patls conmmunity and we welcome Ure prospect of its development. With the shortage in quality affordable housing in this community and uur experience working with I~ethlehem Proje-cts lathe St. Catharines con~uvuuity, we hope that you wi(1 look Ear=ourably on t13is applicalion. Should you have any questions or courments, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, ...~~.r'i-' ~ 1-z-,-~-a._ tt~~~ r El isatr~thLi mrnctm.inn Executive Birector _ BAR i 2 2G~8 PI_A~N€NC~ 8t L7EVELf~F'tt9Fht7 a ~ ~ - v aa~. CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2008 - A by-law to authorized the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls to receive Provincial funding under the 2007 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review (Fall Economic Statement) to improve and expand public transit. WHEREAS with the 2007 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review (Fall Economic Statement), the Province committed substantial one-time funding to improve and expand public transit across Ontario; and WHEREAS the renewing and expanding municipal transit infrastructure is vital to achieving our common goal of increasing transit ridership; and WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls has qualified For a payment of $650,110 for this one-time funding; and WHEREAS it is expected that these funds will help to improve accessibility for people with disabilities, manage congestion, support the environment and improve the movement of both people and goods. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the municipality be authorized to receive funding under the Province's Fall Economic Statement in the amount of $650,110. 2. That the funding will be used for municipal transit capital expenditures. 3. The use of the funds is subject to an audit by the municipality's external auditor and shall be reported to the Ministry of Transportation (the "Ministry") on an annual basis. 4. Failure to be in compliance with the terms outlined by the Ministry may result in the funding being deducted in full or in part from future provincial transit funding allocations. 5. The by-law comes into force and effect the date of its passing. Passed this seventeenth day of March, 2008. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R.T. (TED) SALCI, MAYOR First Reading: March 17, 2008. Second Reading: March 17, 2008. Third Reading: March 17, 2008. ptl' y et ~ tLVV: ~it'~ ~ 9 • s ~~s y.y y 5 m ° art. '=?t-• yq. ' ~y,. . Ate' ^ e m 8 N. i ~ ~ I~A:® Y ~ ~~eT ~ .t 5 a u 3 o , ~ s~~ ~ y'~` y~y~ ~ 9 ~ ~ 1~ V V~ ~ ~ O e 0 J O . .yJ~y~(~~y~yQy7~ 'o 0 I 0 0~ Q UIUL/:M7 UL1.7~'A'J 0 I ~(yy~Yy7 ~ry-~n t:A'lU:7lA'+VU'LU I 0 0 0 O Op ~W~ t "Earth Hour" - how you can .get your business involved On 31 March 2007, Earth Hour was born when the .City of Sydney, Australia encouraged 2.2 million people and 21001oca1 businesses to turn off their lights for one hour. This massive collective effort reduced Sydney's energy consumption by 10.2% for one hour, which is the. t . equivalent effect of taking 48,000 cars off the road for a year. Y~ On March 29, 2008 at 8:00 pm millions of people, thousands of businesses and countless municipalities: will unite and switch off to celebrate Earth Hour. Niagara Falls City Council has endorsed this important initiative and encourages you to participate in this exceptional _ campaign to fight climate change. } Here are some suggestions as to how you can make a difference at your location. ~ ~ • Assign one person to turn the lights out at your establishment at 8:00 pm! Let your employees know this is happening and get them involved! Those that will be working a late shift, as well as maintenance staff at your location should be on board. If staff that would be working at this hour would normally have all of the lights turned on, establish an alternative plan for Earth Hour on March 29. • If turning out all of the lights jeopardizes safety or equipment performance, plan to: turn as many Lights out as you safely can. Some establishments have committed to turning out only exterior lights at their buildings. Others will opt to dim the lights if they can't be turned out altogether. • Hotels, restaurants and other establishments that host guests can create a bulletin to be distributed on March 29 that will outline the Earth Hour initiative to guests! This notice ..could ask for guest's participation by turning out individual room lights. Restaurants may - wish to promote 8 o'clock candlelight dinners. • Alternative light sources can be used to create ambiance, or to provide minimal light, if required. Choose to light candles and monitor their use for safe handling, or provide flashlights or glow-sticks. • If you'd like to participate, please confirm your interest by emaiiing ccampbell@niagarafalls.ca . Names of participants will be posted on the City of Niagara Falls website and promoted as supporters _ of Earth Hour. ! W: -r~i.- ,.kt it? ? Mayor Ted Salci For immediate release 9 ' r a„ TO: All media DATE: Tuesday, March 4, 2008 FROM: The Office of the Mayor, City ofNiagara Falls Niagara Falls, Ontario joins world wide Earth Hour Campaign A motion introduced by Member of Council, Jim Diodati in January confirmed the participation of the City ofNiagara Falls in the world wide Earth Hour Campaign. Today we are asking for the help of everyone in the City to get on board and turn out their lights! The campaign encourages communities to sign-on to collectively turn their lights out on Saturday, March 29 from 8:00- 9:00 pm to inspire people to take action on climate change. Niagara Falls City Council has committed their support of this international campaign and is asking everyone in Niagara Falls to participate, including businesses, government offices, and families in their awn homes. Council asks that residents turn the lights out simultaneously with other North American Cities at 8:00 pm. People can participate by turning off the lights and other electronic devices in their respective homes, businesses, hotel rooms and places of work at this time. The City's dedication to this initiative not only serves to support Earth Hour world wide, but it promotes and encourages smart environmental decisions by residents and businesses in our community year-round. Small things can be done to help prevent rapid global climate change. Families can be diligent in separating compost and recycling to reduce waste. Energy efficient light bulbs can be installed. In new construction and renovation projects, builders and owners can put in energy saving products and water conserving appliances, including low-flow toilets and efficient washing machines. Water can be used in moderation and conserved; cold water can be substituted for hot water for many uses. Consumption of bottled water and plastic bags can be reduced to decrease waste and the need to recycle these products so readily. Citizens can carry reusable grocery and shopping bags. There are many small steps families and businesses can take to help sustain a healthy environment. City Council is asking for the support of the entire community. On Saturday, March 29`° at 8:00 pm, please turn out your lights in support of Earth Hour 2008 in Niagara Falls. This global effort starts at home and in our communities. See www.earthhottr.or~ . For further information, please contact: The Office of the Mayor Carey Campbell 4310 Queen Street Executive Assistant Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 905.356.7521 ext. 4206 Member of Council, Jim Diodati Member of Council, Carolynn Ioannoni 905.358.6023 905.358.3063 1 MEDIA RELEASE Niagara t,~=`~f Region Niagara Region to participate in Earth Hour Residents encouraged to 'turn off lights and switch on support' NIAGARA REGION, March 14, 2008 -With support from Regional Council, Niagara Region will be participating in Earth Hour on March 29 and is encouraging all residents and businesses to do so too, by turning off their lights from 8 to 9 p.m. In this simple act, we will join millions of people around the world to raise awareness of, and support action on, climate change. Earth Hour 2008 is a global, lights-out event, co-ordinated by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) that will bring together people from all over the world in support of action on climate change. It has grown from a single event in Sydney, Australia in 2007 to a phenomenal event this year that will occur across six continents and hundreds of cities. During the Sydney event, more than two million people and businesses participated, electrical demand was reduced by an impressive 10 per cent and 25,000 fewer tonnes of carbon dioxide were released into the atmosphere. The impact of a global event this year is expected to be tremendous. Niagara Region Council's new business plan embraces Environmental Stewardship as a key objective. The Region is proud to lead by example on March 29, by turning off all non-essential lights at the Thorold head office and its other facilities where appropriate. "Participation in the Earth Hour event symbolizes our commitment to energy conservation and the preservation of the environment. Anything we can do to reduce waste, make better use of energy and reduce our reliance on non- renewable resources will benefit residents and the environment," said Regional Chairman Peter Partington. "The Region has already begun the journey to energy efficiency and this will become more evident in the months and years ahead." Peter Inman, Associate Director of Energy Management at Niagara Region, stressed that while participation in Earth Hour is significant, making energy conservation a part of every day is vital to addressing climate change; and it's easy. Everyone can make a difference simply by turning off unused appliances and lights, using a programmable thermostat to set back heating and cooling, switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs, using less hot water and running appliances like dishwashers, washers and dryers during off peak hours and weekends when power consumption is lowest. °When appliances are due for replacement, buy a high efficiency Energy Star appliance," said Mr, Inman. "It may cost a little more upfront, but the lower energy costs will pay for the initial cost difference many times over -and they are better for the environment." MR2008-A-052 More information about how to participate in Earth Hour is available at www.wwf.ca/EarthHour or www.earthhour.ora. -30- For more information please contact: Maria Andersen Communications Specialist, Corporate Communications Niagara Region 905-685-4225, ext. 3413 or1-800-263-7215 MR2008-A-052