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2008/06/09 CtJMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA ELEVENTH MEETING Monday, June 9, 2008 5:45 p.m. City Hall, Committee Room #2A & B 1) Approval of the May 26, 2008 Community Services Minutes. 2) REPORTS: STAFF CONTACT: a) MW-2008-31 Niagara Falls Pollution Control Plan and CSO Abatement Strategy -Final Report Presentation by Consultant: Tom MaHood Geoff Holman b) MW-2008-34 Main Street Closure Environmental Assessment Ed Dujlovic 3) NEW BUSINESS: 4) ADJOURNMENT: MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, May 26, 2008, CITY HALL, ROOM 2 AT 5:00 P.M. PRESENT: Chair Councillor Carolynn loannoni Mayor Ted Salci, Councillors: Jim Diodati, Vince Kerrio, Victor Pietrangelo, Bart Maves, Wayne Thomson, Janice Wing and Shirley Fisher. STAFF: John MacDonald, Ken Burden, Ken Beaman, Lee Smith, Karl Dren, Geoff Holman, Denyse Morrissey, Dean lorfida, Alex Herlovitch, Holly Pemberton- Steno. GUEST: Michael & Christine -Niagara Sausage & Meat Products - 40 Ridge Road, Welland, ON. Dan Devries -Devries Fruit Farm - 825 Canboro Road, Fenwick. Sam Iftody - Holly-Maple Farms, Fenwick. Mary Plloy Horbach - Horbach's Farm. Victor Fraone -Hair Gallery - 6026 Main Street. RuthAnne Nieuwesteg -Main & Ferry BIA. Michael Gruyich - Canadian Serbian Cultural Centre. Dave Paterson -All Tax & Bookkeeping - 6081 Main Street. PRESS: Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review, Rob Lapensee, Niagara This Week MINUTES It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Maves seconded by Councillor Thomson, that the April 28, 2008 minutes be approved and the May 12, 2008 minutes be approved with the following amendment by Councillor Wing. CAO-2008-02 -People Mover Project Update It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson and seconded by Mayor Salci, that Council authorizes staff to continue with the People Mover Project to investigate the feasibility of a phased approach to providing RFP2; and that staff investigate the legal implicationsof the phased approach and a "No Go" decision on existing qualified proponents. Motion: Carried. Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2008/05/26. REPORTS a) PD-2008-48 Presentation of the Sylvia Place Market Feasibility Study Urban Marketing Collaborative It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci and seconded by Councillor Wing; 1) That Committee accept, in principle, the recommendations of the Sylvia Place Marketing Feasibility Study prepared by Urban Marketing Collaborative, IBI Group and Bob Usher. -2- 2) That staff be directed to develop an implementation plan which will include a development phasing program. That staff look at external funding options and investigate Section 37 opportunities. 3) That the Transit Study Consultants confer with the Urban Marketing Collaborative Team to consider the possibility of a transit transfer station. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2008/05/26. b) R-2008-19 Revisions to the Public Art Policy It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci and seconded by Councillor Diodati; 1) That Council approve the replacement of the current Public Art Policy with the new Public Art Policy. 2) That the Public Art Advisory Task Force include additionally include representation from the Niagara Falls Library, Municipal Heritage Committee and the City Historian. That the proposed Public Art Policy additionally include a goal to encourage donations of local art or art collections so that the pieces can be kept within the community. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2008/05/26. c) R-2008-21 Niagara Falls Zero Tolerance Policy -The R-Zone It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo and seconded by Councillor Kerrio that Council approve the City of Niagara Falls R-Zone Policy. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2008/05/26. d) TS-2008-32 Dock Street Parking Control Review It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Fisher and seconded by Councillor Thomson that a thirty (30} metre extension of the permissible parking area on the northeast side of Dock Street between a point 15 metres northwest of Welland Street and a point 45 metres northwest of Welland Street be approved. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2008/05/26. -3- 3) NEW BUSINESS: Itwas ORDERED on the motion of CouncillorThomsonand seconded by Councillor Diodati that Planning Staff review the policies for the downtown area to allow public art display, sandwich boards, and outdoor cafes. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2008/05/26. 4) ADJOURNMENT: It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci and seconded by Councillor Diodati that the City Clerk be present for the In-Camera Session. Motion: Carried Opposed: Councillor loannoni It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Fisher and seconded by Councillor Wing that the regular meeting of the Community Services Committee be adjourned at 6:15 p.m. and Committee enter into an In-Camera Session. Motion: Carried June 9, 2008 MW-2008-31 Nia ara a~Ils C'A1~AllA Councillor Carolynn Ioannoni, Chair and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members; Re: MW-2008-31 Niagara Falls Pollution Control Plan and CSO Abatement Strategy -Final Report -June 2008 RECOMMENDATION: 1. That Council adopt the recommendations set out in the Niagara Falls Pollution Control Plan and CSO Abatement Strategy (June 2008} and that staff prepare a coordinated construction schedule and financing plan forthe future implementation of the recommended works. 2. That staff be directed to advertise the Notice of Study Completion in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. 3. That all public attending the public Information Sessions be notified. BACKGROUND: The City of Niagara Falls, Region of Niagara, Ministry of the Environment and Environment Canada have completed an update of the City's Pollution Control Plan which will serve as both a Master Plan and an operational guideline on how to address the collection and treatment of sanitary sewage wastes generated within the urban boundaries. The study, completed in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA} process included a review of the integrity of the existing infrastructure with a particular focus on system constraints that have the potential to contribute to basement flooding and combined sewer overflows (CSO's). The stormwater and wastewater infrastructure that serves the City of Niagara Falls has been under increasing stress in recent years due to new developmen# and a growing tourism industry. While system improvements have been made on a regular basis to create dryweatherflow capacity, some areas still experience surcharging and overflow conditions during intense or extended wet weather conditions. Attached is an Executive Summary of the Niagara Falls Pollution Control Plan study that highlights the key deficiencies ~ the system and recommended solutions. Some of the recommended works such ~ ongoing system wide programs listed on pages 4 and 5 are more administrati~ ~'ure and have already been planned and i e. k.,, Working Together to Serve Our Community ! Community Services Department ti Municipal Works ~a~~. i:;u,~:l ~ ..:~'Y'ii' ......n. ~ . - !~~{P:111~i1 i~i1~1~14 n a•: ~ June 9, 2008 - 2 - MW-2008-31 the 2008 Municipal Works Operating Budget. The recommended Capital Works on pages 5-7 involve shared responsibilities with the Region of Niagara and may be suitable candidates for funding from external sources such as Environment Canada, Great Lakes Sustainability Fund, and the Region's CSO Management Action Plan. Some additional investigation is required in this regard and a more detailed schedule will be brought back to Council for their consideration in the 2009-2014 Capital Forecast. Staff plan to advertise the Notice of Study Completion on June 11t", 2008, pending Council's approval, which will initiate a 30-day public review process. Prepared by: Geoff Hol an, Director of Municipal Works . 4 Recommended by: Ed Dujlovic, ecutive Director of Community Services Respectfully submitted: JohMacDonald, Chief Administr ive Officer S:IREPORTS\2008 ReportslMW-2008-31 - NF Pollution Control Plan and CSO Abatement Strategy.wpd Executive Summa Introduction The City of Niagara Falls has a population of approximately 82,000 people but services a much larger tourist population of over 14 million people annually. A majority of these tourists visit the City in the spring and summer months from May to September which places a significant load on the municipal sewage infrastructure in place for the region. In addition, new developments servicing the expanding tourist industry and providing residential housing associated with this growth needs to be accommodated by existing or upgraded infrastructure. The existing infrastructure is already experiencing overflow from combined sewer areas and a number of notable projects are underway to assist in the management and treatment of these overflows. Current Undertaking To plan for an upgrade or expansion of the existing sewage infrastructure to address current FIGURE ES-1 issues and manage this anticipated growth, the PCP Study Area City of Niagara Falls (the City) and the Regional F:: ~ Municipality of Niagara (the Region), in association with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) and Environment Canada (Env. Can.), are undertaking the completion of a ~ `~i Pollution Control Plan (PCP) for the study area w~~~;° Uzi;i~d - shown in Figure ES-1. The general scope of work ~ ' ` Sta~e~ included in the undertaking includes: • A review of existing infrastructure information including system upgrades, flow monitoring , and system constraints • An update of the city XPSWMM model for dry and wet weather flow conditions • An assessment of the current ecological condition of the local receiving stream environments a „ d~ • A review of current and future capacity issues at the Niagara Falls WWTP • An assessment of the current CSO volumes ---r~+~~~~a Fa~~~ s~~:A~~ prair3ageArea 8caundary that are impacting local receiving stream environments 340607_WB042008003KW0 ~ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • The development of a recommended list of infrastructure projects, planning initiatives and program/policy Best management Practices (BMPs) that will provide for a reduction in CSO pollutant loadings • Recommendations for future updates to the City's PCP The Niagara Falls PCP is being carried out under the Master Planning process of a Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment. Problem Statement The stormwater and wastewater infrastructure that serves the City of Niagara Falls has been under increasing stress in recent years due to new development and a growing tourism industry. This stress has contributed to the levels of combined sewer overflows (CSO) and occurrences of basement flooding experienced within the City. The City of Niagara Falls has identified the need to undertake a comprehensive City-wide plan to determine the level of infrastructure required to mitigate the occurrences of CSO and basement flooding and better service the City in the future. Study Objectives The Niagara Falls PCPrs being carried out under the Master Planning process of a Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment. The overall objective of the PCP is to develop a strategy to address current system constraints and issues and to plan for future system requirements. The PCP recommendations will address the requirements under the MOE's Procedure F-5-5. Combined Sewer Overflows There are 25 CSOs within the Niagara Fa11s WWTP collection area. The location of each potentially active CSO is shown graphically in Figure ES-2. Since the 1996 Niagara Falls System Analysis CSO Abatement Study a number of overflows have been removed from the system. The construction of the HRT at the Central PS, along with the associated upgrades, will have a major impact on CSO management within the Niagara Falls WWTP collection areas. The CSO volumes shown graphically in Figure ES-2 represent Post-Central HRT and Post-Muddy Run PS upgrades implementation. 2 340607_W6042008003KW0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FIGURE ES-2 Post-Central HRT CSO Volumes ~ ..e..., ~ •h. f , s/ :1 i w ~ i. ~y c ' ,,,3... :,1 .:s ~ ~ ~~'j" : . j~ .o- t ' Taro ~iOrl:h - f , ~ - ~,....Y V... . yN /'Z h~ „t^- ~ - 'Nfa~ fa'~~~€i~5.~1dVf CP' Q . a- .~s...,s , . , , r ~f, f p~:f - - tV~i~~d~ ~~ur~ 7 al Abra~ve. c . ~ L E ra RT`. 594 . -.w ; . ; ~ _ r_.....::.,,, KN~,..~,,,. ~4.e.~~~,r~raie F~:.Q...= I~ark.:S~reet->~: 183 3 yc ©r 2 u~-nmo~et f~~d 5~~; .~87 mow. _..,n,,...•.. ~r q~y ~.,.;,.zw..~...,,.,"M 'Sia}~£f YT741~c.{~... :"3t~r~}tY'7~Y@r.~!`'~~. =~..x ,;.::~rchester RoadYk~~.:~~" i levue• z~: Rs~yai Mat~a~r PS: 4.J2: p 2,,:..a ~ yI w 5 1I ° ~ai~den: & Brceae+~c~iei~:.g , • Lundy`s Lane FS ~3:. •,~F' .r. ~ n s s`S. f ~ - Qunn $ Galedcs~ia: ~ . < . ,,,,,,,~,_.r ~ t)unn:~i7orehester: 0 , - y„-. ^ s _ n i > 5.y..<.. y( .Y.. M - . : e : I~IcL : ~ s. e~t~ [78d: ~ ; y~. ~ ~ ~ i 'r ° . .,F" ~ QidfieldlPel!'s:47 High ~i~: ~~~4 YY / ; • ~ Typical Year ~verflc~w Votume With HR / ~..~.;~'ront & IVorton;'{T~. T upgrades ~:f ~ ~°-~...k~,~..,...._~ A! rM;,` VI N' F,.' - 5n0 m °j Greenwaod:ji~f~water;.d# r:. q _ . , 50'I - 500 E1't3 igr . - i ew..<a 'nt. - ~ i ~t.. ~ ~ ~ ,..a H. "'v .:.F cb -..`•n s ;s..,.~ ~ s 340607_W6042008003KW0 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY F-5-5 Compliance System-Wide. The Pre-Central HRT and Post Central HRT models were analyzed for compliance with Procedure F-5-5 on a system-wide basis. In the Pre-Central HRT model, the only treated flow is that which reaches the Niagara Fa11s WWTP. A1I CSO volume is considered untreated. In the Post-Central HRT model flow that asses thr ou h the Central p g HRT facility is considered to reach primary treatment levels and is therefore treated flow. A summary of the % Capture before and after the upgrades is presented in Table ES.1. TABLE ES.1 System Wide F-5-5 Compliance Typical Year Treated Typical Year Overflow a System VVVIIF (m3) Volume (ms) /o Capture Pre-Central HRT 2014700 520048 79.5 Post-Central HRT 2378841 103394 95.8 The new Central HRT facility and Muddy Run PS upgrades put the Niagara Fa11s system in compliance with Procedure F-5-5 on a system side basis. Approximately 380,000 m3 of CSO receives treatment at the Central HRT facility during the typical year simulation. Increased capacity at the Central PS and Muddy Run PS results in more flow being sent to the Niagara Falls WWTP during wet weather events. Recommendations Summary System-Wide Policy and Programs It is recommended that the City continue to implement the following ongoing system wide policies and programs: 1. Water Conservation: It is recommended that this water conservation program be re- introduced into areas exhibiting capacity constraints. Implementation should result in a further reduction in flows to the sanitary sewer system over the long term. 2. Roof Leader Disconnection Program: The City of Niagara Falls currently has a bylaw (Bylaw 83-254) that prohibits connection, retroactively, of roof leaders (downspouts) to the sanitary sewer system. It is recommended that this bylaw continue to be enforced. 3. Weeping Tile/Foundation Drain Disconnection: The City does not currently have a local bylaw or a retroactive disconnection program but this is currently under consideration and it is recommended that this consideration continue. The Regional Municipality of Niagara does have an extraneous flow elimination bylaw but this bylaw does not address retroactive disconnection. 4. Lot Grading Control: The City of Niagara Falls currently has a local bylaw (Bylaw 2004-7) that addresses lot grading. It is recommended that this bylaw continue to be implemented. 5. Manhole Rehabilitation: It is recommended that the City of Niagara Falls continue their inspections and further explore the potential for effective manhole rehabilitation. 4 340607_WB042008003KW0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 6. Sewer Rehabilitation: The City's rehabilitation program should continue with program enhancements and efficiencies realized through an improved inspection program. 7. Animal Control Bylaw: It is recommended that the application and enforcement of this bylaw continue. 8. Anti-litter Bylaw: It is recommended that the bylaw continue to be enforced. In addition, new programs/policies are being recommended for implementation. These new j programs and policies include: 1. Cross Connection Control Program: It is recommended that a cross connection program be implemented in the City of Niagara Falls through education and, where warranted on the basis of recognized cross connection issues, local inspections. 2. Pesticides Bylaw: The City of Niagara Falls should further Lnvestlgate the success of these pesticide bylaws in other jurisdictions and determine whether or not a pesticide bylaw would be an appropriate approach for their municipality. 3. Floatables Control Program: The City should investigate the feasibility of installing floatable control systems (i.e. screens, trash rakes, etc.) on non-controlled CSOs. Where screens or other mechanical devices are installed, it is important that there is a regular maintenance program associated with them. 4. Sewer Use Bylaw: City specific bylaws and enforcement protocols can make a sewer use bylaw a more effective source control tool. It is recommended that the City of Niagara Falls develop a local sewer use bylaw. 5. Sewer Flushing: It is recommended that a routine sewer flushing program be developed. This program should address regular flushing for preventative maintenance as well as approaches for emergencies. 6. CCTV Inspections: It is not practical to inspect every sewer annually. A regular inspection program should be developed which allows for a certain percentage of the sewer system to be inspected each year. 7. CSO Regulator Inspection and Maintenance: The City should develop a plan to undertake routine inspection and maintenance of CSO regulators. 8. Permanent System Monitoring: The City should develop a permanent flow monitoring program. The implementation of flow monitors will help, not only with future updates to the City's sewer model, but will also aid with examining the impact of sewer upgrades and capital works projects. Capital Works 1. Dorchester Road PS: Based on the nature of the upstream drainage area and the success seen from sewer separation to date, it is recommended that the City proceed with sewer separations for this contributing area. It is recommended that the area of Beaverdams Road, from Ka1ar Road to Lundys Lane be targeted initially. It should be ensured that the storm flows removed from the combined network are managed through an existing or new stormwater management facility. In addition, the City should continue with the 340607_WB042008003KW0 5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY City wide weeping tle disconnection program to reduce additional wet weather flows from the sanitary/combined sewer system. Based on the inital areas for targeted sewer separaton in the Dorchester Road PS drainage area, the City of Niagara Falls has estimated the capital costs for sewer separaton at $1,650,000. 2. Stanley Avenue: Based on the nature of the upstream drainage area and the City's ongoing initiative of separating existing combined areas, it is recommended that the City proceed with sewer separatons for this contributing area. The areas of Ferry Street, Robinson Street, Forsythe, Allendale, Desson, Buchanan and Slater should be targeted for these separatons. It should be ensured that the storm flows removed from the combined network are managed through an existing or new stormwater management facility. In additon, the City should contnue with the City wide Weeping Tile Disconnecton program to reduce additonal wet weather flows from the sanitary/ combined sewer system. Based on the inital areas for targeted sewer separaton in the Stanley Avenue drainage area, the City of Niagara Falls has estmated the capital for sewer separaton at $3,500,000. The City of Niagara Falls has funding for 2008 to investgate the two (2) overflows at Valley Way and Stanley Avenue for possible weir adjustments. It is recommended that flow monitors be installed upstream of the Stanley Avenue overflow and downstream along the Muddy Run trunk sewer so that current flow data can be obtained for future studies and to refine design parameters for the Stanley Avenue overflow. 3. Taro North: The results from the model indicate that raising the overflow elevaton by 300mm will eliminate the 1 overflow event predicted during typical year simulaton. Since previous capital works have been completed in this area to alleviate basement flooding, it is recommended that the City monitor this overflow locaton to determine if installing a weir is feasible without causing further risk to the surrounding residents. The estmated capital cost for installing a weir at this locaton is $10,000. 4. General Abrasive: The General Abrasive overflow connects to a lionite tank and discharges to the HEPC. Reconfiguring the overflow to allow more flow to the Stanley Interceptor will alleviate the overflow. The estmated capital cost for reconfiguring the overflow structure by raising the overflow weir is $10,000. 5. Royal Manor PS: Royal Manor PS collects from a small drainage area with a separated sewer system. The overflow is connected directly to the wet well and overflows to the HEPC. There is a high frequency, low volume overflow that occurs at this locaton which maybe alleviated by raising the weir within the wet well. Since this weir is located within the pump statons wet well further investgaton would be needed to ensure raising the weir did not have an adverse effect on the operaton of the pump staton. The estmated capital cost to raise the weir is estmated to be $10,000 and is based on a simple adjustment of the height of the weir by adding a steel plate above the existing weir. If 6 340607_WB042008003KWO EXECUTIVE SUMMARY additional modifications to the pump station are required than the cost benefit to any modification may not be warranted. 6. Bender Hill PS: It is recommended that the City install flow monitors upstream of the overflow to assess the impact that the separation projects have had on the CSO. Further separation is encouraged in this area to help reduce the amount of CSO. The estimated cost for sewer separation is $100,000 per hectare of drainage area. An estimated 25 hectares of the drainage area for Bender HiI1 is still combined sewers. The total estimated cost for sewer separation in this area is $2,500,000. 7. High Lift PS: The High Lift I'S has been recommended as a possible location for an HRT facility in other studies, including the North East Servicing study completed by the Region of Niagara. Based on these recommendations, and the high overflow volumes, an HRT facility is recommended for the High Lift PS overflow. The estimated capital cost for this facility, as outlined in the North East Servicing study, is $5,200,000. Pryor to proceeding with the chosen alternative, additional flow monitoring of the CSO overflow locations tributary to the High Life PS should be implemented in 2008 to quantify the affects that the remedial works completed in 2007 had on the reduction in frequency and volume of CSO overflows. Niagara Falls WWTP While the Niagara Falls WWTP was not specifically examined as part of this study, recommendations to address wet weather flows and system capacity of the WWTP were examined as part of the Region s North East Servicing Study. Recommendations from this study included an upgrade and expansion of the Niagara Walls WWTP including the construction of a wet weather flow facility. The recommended time frame for these works is from 2018 - 2022. System Capacity Several areas showed hydraulic and freeboard concerns during the typical year storm. These areas include: • High Lift PS (Area 1), • Valley Way (Area 2), • Kalar Road (Area 3), and • Chippawa (Area 4). The following recommendations are being made for these areas: 1. Area 1: After further investigation, it was found that surcharging was not likely to occur and no recommendations are being made for this area. 2. Area 2: If there are direct connections to the sewer the City should monitor basement flooding reports in the area. It is recommended that the City monitor flows in Area 2 to determine the effect that the upgrades have had on available capacity in this area. 3. Area 3: Major capacity constraints exist in the Kalar Road area and have been addressed with a separate study by CH2M HILL. It was recommended that increasing the capacity of the trunk sewer along Kalar Road will help alleviate basement flooding issues. The 340607_W6042008003KW0 7 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY recommendations from this study included the implementation of targeted long term source control initiatives including water conservation, cross connection control, roof leader and weeping file disconnection and manhole rehabilitation. To immediately address the basement flooding that occurs, replacement of pipe sections along Kalar Road with larger diameter pipes were recommended. The sections of pipes to be replaced are found between Beaverdams Road and Thorold Stone Road. 4. Area 4: Flow monitoring data taken near Low Lift PS has shown an increase in dry weather flow with significant I&I present. Continued reduction of I&I through source controls is recommended. Ongoing flow monitoring and sewer inspection to optimize the storage facilities and identify specific areas for improvement should be incorporated into the City's infrastructure management program. Data Management It is recommended that the following data management components be developed: 1. Updated Combined Sewer Mapping: A GIS based map kept up to date showing pipes within the system which are still combined 2. Capital Works Database: A GIS based database should be developed to show system improvements which address problem areas and alleviate CSOs and basement flooding. 3. Purnp Station Records/Database: Adatabase should be developed and kept up to date with current pump station information. 4. Annual Report: It is recommended that an annual report be prepared that provides a compilation and summary of the Data Management components 1, 2, and 3 above. 5. PCP Updates: It is recommended that the PCP be updated every five years to determine the implementation success of the PCP and the future needs. Capital Works Implementation Schedule The implementation schedule for the recommended capital works is shown in Table ES.2. The implementation schedule for the recommended capital works projects takes into consideration the initial ranking of the projects and the capital costs. The schedule may be modified according to the priority placed on the projects within the overall municipal planning perspective and available budgets. The implementation schedule has been presented in chronological order, and places some of the lowered ranked projects in 2008 because of the ease of implementation and low costs. A number of the projects are scheduled over multiple year time periods because of the costs and schedule required to complete the design and construction. The schedule also takes into account that the PCP should be updated on a recurring five-year interval. 8 340607_W6042008003KW0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TABLE ES.2 Implementation Schedule CSO Location Recommended Estimated Priority Recommended Alternative Capital Cost Rank Implementation Period Dorchester Road PS Sewer Separation $1,650,000 1 2008-2010 Stanley Avenue Sewer Separation $3,500,000 3 2008 - 2012 Taro North Weir/Overflow Adjustment $10,000 4 2008 General Abrasive Weir/Overflow Adjustment $10,000 6 2008 Royal Manor PS Weir/Overflow Adjustment $10,000 7 2008 Bender Hill PS Sewer Separation $2,500,000 5 2011-2012 High Lift PS HRT Facility $5,200,000 2 2022 - 2026 340607_W6042008003KW0 9 June 9, 2008 MW-2008-34 Nia ara ails cn~nnn Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: MW-2008-34 Main Street Environmental Assessment RECOMMENDATION: That this report be received for Committee's information. That staff prepare a report on the feasibilty of reopening Main Street. BACKGROUND: At the April 14, 2008 Community Services Committee meeting the following motion was passed, "that staff report back on cost estimates to carry out a road closure Environmental Assessment forthis section of Main Street between Murray Street and StanleyAvenue and the Streetscaping of Murray Street from Stanley Avenue to Main Street. That staff notify the effected BIA's for comment prior to seeking the cost estimates." Accordingly, staff contacted the Main Street BIA and the Fallsview BIA requesting comments on the matter. Attached are comments that have been received from Main Street and Fallsview BIA's as well as the Rainbow Inn and Knight's Inn by the Falls. Based on the comments received the only consensus is that the section of Murray Street between Stanley Avenue and Main Street be streetscaped. City staff has obtained cost estimates to carry out the Road Closure Environmental Assessment and Streetscaping. The Environmental Assessment work has been estimated to be approximately $50,000 - $60,000 and the Streetscaping work similar to work that is already on Murray Street east of Stanley Avenue in the order of $250,000. It should be noted that of this $250,000, $?9,000 of it would be funded from the Hilton Hotel as part of the work for its development of its new hotel. The above information has been provided to Committee forconsideration inits discussions later on this evening with respect to the 2008 Capital Budget. Currently the above projects are not included in the 2008 Budget. Recommended by: ' Ed D 'Ionic, E utive Director of Community Services Respectfully submitted: ~ acDonald, Chief Admi istrative Office u, Working Together to Serve Qur Community Community Services Department ="dj;;v;~;; ; Municipal Works N+' . u=i 1 • •i f • s •1 . . Page 1 of 2 Ed Dujlovic From: "Sue McDowell" <suemcdowell@fallsviewbia.com> To: "'Dean Iorfida"' <diorfida@niagarafalls.ca> Date: 5/27/2008 6:10 PM CC: "'Ed Dujlovic"' <eujlovic@niagarafalls.ca> Dear Dean: As per our discussion & the emails previously from Ed Dujlovic regarding the Main St. EA... I have had the following responses. Please note, altho I have received several responses I have not heard from the whole board. I am forwarding them to you today as May 28 is the deadline requested by Ed, however, we have a FV board meeting on Friday & I shall see if there is more discussion on it. . As a major property owner on Murray, we of course expect to be consulted and have an opportunity to see the plans/alternatives and comment and seek expert advice if we feel it necessary . We have expressed our strong objection to the closing of Main St. as well as the name change of Murray St. The street is composed of little more then two blocks and changing the name halfway through it makes no sense. . Yes to Streetscaping Murray... No to road closure. . We have a strong issue with the closing of Main St. as this is an ingress and egress to our business at Freefall and Hooters. . We are highly supportive of streetscape improvements to Murray St. in front of Rainbow... we have made several requests to the city to this affect in the past. . The streetscape along the rainbow is a great idea. . Closing Main is a foolish idea as it cuts off another avenue to enter our area. As such I am against such a closure. Sue McDowell Administrator Fallsview BIA VISIT OUR WEBSITE - <http://www.fallsviewtouristarea.oom> Te1:905.358.7137 Ce11:905.348.4880 Fax:905.358.5891 mail to: suemcdowell@fallsviewbia.com I may be only 1 person, btai' I can be one person who, makes a difference, i;Vadra 6roce, age 14) This electronic message transmission contains information that may be proprietary, confidential and/or privileged, some items disclosed in this email may be confidential and not intended for disclosure. The information is intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying or distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this electronic transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to the address listed in the 'From" field. file://C:1Documents and Settings1ed2201Local Settings\TemplXPgrpwise\483C4E9ADomainlCity Ha... 5/29/2008 Muni~ip~l arks canned Fiie: May 27, 2008 ~ 4 ~ Mr. Ed Dujlovic Q., ; Executive Director of Community Services M~~ 2 ~ ~ 4310 Queen St. ~ ~ , ~t~Gt Niagara Falls, On L2E 6Y5 ~ ~ 9 Dear Mr. Dujlovic The Main and Ferry BIA is supportive of the motion, "That staff report back on cost estimates to carry out a road closure environmental assessment for the section of Main Street between Murray Street and Stanley Avenue and the Streetscaping of Murray Street from Stanley Avenue to Main Street. That staff notify the effected BIA's for comment prior to seeking the cost estimates." made by Councilor Wing on April 9, 2008 and subsequently passed by Council on April 11, 2008. Since the implementation of the Main Street Assessment, the businesses in the Main and Ferry district have experienced declining traffic patterns which ultimately have had a negative impact on our business district. Recently, however, the members of the Main and Ferry BIA have been encouraged by the reference made in the Historic Drummond Community Improvement Plan with the recommendation to rename the portion of Murray (between Stanley and Allendale) to Main Street. In fact, it went as far as to suggest that Main Street connect directly with Victoria Park. We believe these recommendations would substantially improve the traffic patterns in the Main and Ferry area and help to economically revitalize our once thriving business district. Sin r y 2R ~ ~ th-Ann Nie esteeg airperson of the Main and Ferry BIA Page 1 of 1 Ed Dujlovic -Main Street EA Meeting From: "Rainbow Inn/ Niagara Freefall" <freefall@ican.net> To: <edujlovic@niagarafalls.ca> Date: 5/26/2008 2:34 PM Subject: Main Street EA Meeting Mr. Dujlovic We are writing with regards to your April 9/08 meeting held at City Hall "with effected stakholders to discuss the impact of the work carried out as per the Main Street Environmental Assessment". As you know we own property and businesses that are located on Main St. and Murray St. immediately at the subject study location and would be most effected by any changes to the abutting streets and would therefore consider ourselves as Major Stakeholders in this regard. We note that we have never received any notice from the City regarding the April 9/08 meeting. We also understand that certain other major stakeholders had also not received any notice of this meeting either. We further note that we have not received any request for comments at any of our businesses either prior to the meeting nor after the meeting in regards to motions being passed by Council. It is very concerning and unacceptable that decisions are being made which directy impact our properties without any discussions or request for imput from us. We have not been affforded any opportunity to address the motion before it was passed by council. We wish to go on record that we are strongly opposed to any closure of Main St. between Murray Stand Stanley Ave. as this directly services both the Niagara Freefall and Hooters restaurant. We are also strongly opposed to any changes to the Murray St. name. Sinccerely Andrew Cserpes Rainbow Motor Inn Niagara Freefall & Interactive Center file://C:\Documents and Settings\ed2201Local SettingslTemp\XPgrpwise1483ACA87DomainlCity Ha... 5/29/2008 Page 1 of 1 Ed Dujlovic -Main Street Closure From: "Knights Inn by the Falls" <information@knightsinn.net> To: <edujlovic@niagarafalls.ca> Date: 5/27/200$ 12:57 PM Subject: Main Street Closure CC: <naresh4064@yahoo.ca> Hello Mr. Dujlovic, How are you? My name is Naresh Verma and I own Knights Inn by the Falls at Main and Murray street. As per the things happening regarding the Main street closure, I am writing this letter with regards to your April 9/08 meeting held at City Hall "With effected stakeholders to discuss the impact of the work carried out as per the Main Street Environmental Assessment". As per your information we know the businesses that are located on Main Street and Murray Street immediately at the subject study location and would be most affected by the changes to the adjoining streets and would therefore consider ourselves as Major Stakeholders in this regard. I also want to inform you that we already got badly heart by the closure of "Main street which goes toward to Stanley and Portage A.K.A Main Street and the Closure of Murray street at the corner where we are located. We used to get traffic from all over and business was running that time well enough. Secondly, The Signs say MURRAY GOES ONLY TO THE LEFT WHICH IS CASINO SIDE NOT ON THE RIGHT SIDE" . It affected us badly because people who book with us go in circles and finally after not finding our location with frustration book somewhere else. We did complain that time nothing happen. So don't understand what is going on now. Our taxes are going up and up and where the business is concerned you guys only prefer bigger hotels which are not Fare for the smaller properties like us. Finally, we have noted that we have never received any notice from the City regarding the April 9/08 meeting. We also understand that certain other major stakeholders had also not received any notice of this meeting either. We further note that we have not received any request for comments any of our businesses either prior to the meeting nor after the meeting in regards to motions being passed by Council. It is very concerning and unacceptable that decisions are being made which directly impact our properties without any discussions or request for input from us. We have not been given any opportunity to address the motion before it was passed by council. We would really wished to go on record that we are strongly opposed to any closure of Main Street between Murray street and Stanley Ave. as this directly affect Knights Inn by the Falls. We also strongly oppose to any changes to the name of the Murray St. Sincerely Yours, Naresh Verma Knights Inn by the Falls ~i file://C:\Documents and Settings1ed2201Local Settings)TemplXPgrpwise1483C0542DomainlCity Hal... 5/29/2008