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2001/06/11PLANNING MEETING JUNE 11, 2001 PRAYER: Alderman Art Federow DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the current Council Meeting at this time. PRESENTATIONS City of Niac~ara Falls Environmental Planning & Greening Award His Worship Mayor Thomson will present the City of Niagara Falls Environment Award to Dorothy Van Slyke. Community Contributions to Niagara Falls Fire Department A presentation will be made to Dr. Douglas Munkley, Chief of GNGH Department of Emergency Medicine and Medical Director, Niagara Regional Firefighter Defibrillation Program; Mr. John Dunn, Coordinator, The Niagara CAER Group; Ben Pividor, Special Project Manager& Operation Support Manager, Marsulex Inc.; Ruedi Hafen, Niagara Helicopters Limited; Marv McKeag, Retired Area Chief, Volunteer Fire Station ft4 (Chippawa) in recognition of their contributions to the citizens of Niagara Falls and to the Niagara Falls Fire Department. Niagara Falls Voice Radio Pro|ect A presentation will be made to Chief Peter Corrield, Assistant Chiefs Colin (Barney) Ruddell and Lee Smith and Sue Arbour, Captain/Communications for their contribution to the Niagara Fails Voice Radio Project. -2- Municipal Senior of the Year Award His Worship Mayor Thomson will present the Municipal Senior of the Year Award to Grace Doyle. DEPUTATIONS Coronation Centre Me. Wendy Hazelton, Evening Recreation Programmer and Garth Chapman, President, Coronation Centre, will provide information on the new evening program at the Coronation Centre. Cardinal Newman Catholic School Mr. Clyde Carruthers, Principal, Cardinal Newman Catholic School, wishes to address Council regarding the issue of petitioning Canadian National Railways to install railway crossing gates on Beaverdams Road, east of Kalar Road at Crossing Number 31. Casino Parking Lot #2 Mr. Brian Morris, Fallsview B.I.A. wishes to address Council on Casino parking lot #2. MISCELLANEOUS PLANNING MATTERR Chief Administrative Officer PD-2001-51, Appeal to Zoning By-law 2001-80, AM-13/99, Jeffrey Dennington, Lyon's Parkway. Chief Administrative Officer PD-2001-52, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control, Shane Crescent; Blocks 2 & 3, Registered Plan 59M-279. 3. Chief Administrative Officer PD-2001-53, Willoughby Land Use Study. -3- Chief Administrative Officer PD-2001-54, Appeal to Zoning By-law No. 2001- 90, AM~03/2001, 6546 Fallsview Boulevard; Proposed Addition to Days Inn Hotel. REGULAR COUNCIL ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Planning/Regular Council Meeting of May 14, 2001 and Special Council Meeting of May 25, 2001. UNFINISHED BUSINESS City of Guelph Resolution regarding discussions on the General Agreement on Trade In Services (GATS). MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, REMARKS la) lb) = = COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK Ms. Ines Lent on behalf of the property owners on Macklem Street - Re: Name Change - requesting that consideration be given to change the name of Macklem Street to Niagara Parkway. Village of Chippawa Citizen's Committee - Re: Macklem Street Name Change - expressing concern regarding the requested name change and that the street should maintain the name "Macklem". RECOMMENDATION: That la) and lb) be referred to staff. Concerned Resident on Gunning Drive - Re: Installation of Sidewalks - expressing concerns regarding the unsafe conditions on Gunning Drive and requesting that consideration be given to installing sidewalks in that area. RECOMMENDATION: Refer to staff. Lundy's Lane B.I.A. - Re: 2001 Budget - requesting approval of the Lundy's Lane BIA 2001 Budget as approved at the Annual General Meeting. RECOMMENDATION: That the request be approved. -4- 10. Victoria Centre B.I.A. - Re: 2001 Budget - requesting approval of the Victoria Centre B.I.A. Budget. RECOMMENDATION: That the request be approved. Chippawa Business Improvement Area . Re: Chippawa BIA Board of Management- requesting approval of the following Board of Management positions for the remainder of the three-year council term: Chairman: Victor Ferraiuolo; Vice-Chair: Joe Miszk; Secretary: Brian Thompson; Treasurer: Dave Barnes; Director: Gino DiCarlo. RECOMMENDATION: That the request be approved. Order of Sons of Italy of Canada - Re: Pyrotechnic Fireworks Display - requesting approval for a pyrotechnic fireworks display at Club Italia's Annual Picnic to be held on July 8, 2001 RECOMMENDATION: That the request be approved subject to established policy. City of Port Colborne -Re: Sunsplash Beach Festival -providing information on the Sunsplash Beach Festival being held from June 22 - 24, 2001 to raise funds for charitable organizations in the Niagara Region and requesting participation in the beach volleyball tournament. RECOMMENDATION: For the consideration of Council. Niagara Transit - Re: Additional Bus Service - Saturday/Sunday and Brock University - Summer Service - providing information on additional bus service - Saturday and Sunday service and Brock University Summer Service and requesting if 1) Council wishes to proceed with the weekend service increase and 2) if Council wishes to provide year-round service to Brock University effective September, 2001; - AND - Correspondence from Monica Chambers, President/Business Agent, Local 1582. RECOMMENDATION: For the consideration of Council Victoria Centre B.I.A.. Re: Parking meters along Victoria Avenue - requesting that the parking meters be removed along Victoria Avenue from Walnut to Centre Streets and that there be no parking in this area; and that sidewalks be widened along this area. RECOMMENDATION: Refer to staff. The Niagara Parks Commission - Re: Expanded dates for Friday Night Fireworks 2001 - requesting permission to expand the fireworks displays to include eight Sunday night dates beginning July 8, 2001. The additional dates are July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19 and August 26, 2001. RECOMMENDATION: That the request be approved subject to established policy. -5- 1t. Niagara Falls Humane Society - Re: Establishment of a committee - requesting that consideration be given to the establishment of a committee to review the need to establish a by-law that would limit the number of dogs or breeding dogs per household. ~ RECOMMENDATION: Refer to staff. Additional Items for Consideration The City Clerk will advise of any further items for Council consideration. REPORTS RATIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEF (Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chair) COMMUNITY SERVICES MATTERS 1. Chief Administrative Officer 2. Chief Administrative Officer 3. Chief Administrative Officer 4. Chief Administrative Officer Chief Administrative Officer Chief Administrative Officer MW-2001-72, Appointment of Consultant, Oakwood Drive Pumping Station Upgrade Class Environmental Assessment. MW-2001-73, Amendment of Parking & Traffic By-law 89-2000 to incorporate former Regional Roads. MW-2001-76, Municipal Parking & Traffic Committee Recommendations, May 15, 2001 Meeting. MW-2001-79, Tender #2001-11, Expanded Asphalt Stabilization of Roads. MW-2001-80, Appointment of Consultant, Watermain, Victoria Avenue. MW-2001-81, Appointment of Consultant, Watermain, Buttrey Street. Chief Administrative Officer Chief Administrative Officer Chief Administrative Officer 10. Chief Administrative Officer 11. Chief Administrative Officer 12. Chair, Canada Day Committee 13. Chair, Canada Day Committee -6- MW-2001-83, Contract 01-186-00, Parking Lot #13 Main Street, Parking Lot #10 Park Street and Chicanes. MW-2001-84, Contract 01-113-01, Cathodic Protection of Watermains. MW-2001-85, Contract 01-174-98, Ontario Power Generation, Outfall Erosion Control Rehabilitation Works Oakwood Drive and Hawkins Creek. MW-2001-86, Tender #2001-08 Surface Treatment of Roads. MW-2001-89, Purchase of Pay and Display Parking Machines for On-Street Use -Fallsview Area. R-2001-22, Canada Day, Free Swimming. R-2001-26, Canada Day, 2001. RATIFICATION OF CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTION-~ (Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair) MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS 1. Chief Administrative Officer 2. Chief Administrative Officer 3. Chief Administrative Officer CD-2001-05, Special Occasion Permit; Royal Canadian Legion Branch 51; Larry Pugliese and Sertoma. L-2001-29, Establishment of a Daylighting Triangle as a Public Highway, Colborne Street. L-2001-30, Establishment of Turnarounds and One Foot Reserve as Public Highways; Part 1 On Reference Plan No. 59R-11347 and Block A on Plan No. 225 - Balmoral Avenue; Block 12 on Plan 59M-259 - Silvan Street. _?_ Chief Administrative Officer L-2001-31, 1006057 Ontario Limited Purchase from the City, Part 7 on Reference Plan 59R-10309 and Closing of Part of Graham Street. Chief Administrative Officer L-2001-32, Competition in the Market Place and the Planning Process. Chief Administrative Officer L-2001-33, Licence Agreement with Mount Carmel Park Association - Part of Mount Carmel Park Placement of Portable Sign. RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE ACTIONS BY-LAWS The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by- laws listed for Council consideration, 2001-100 To amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads (Stop Signs, Yield Signs, Speed Limits for Part 2 and Part 4, one Way Highways, Prohibited Turns) 2001-101 To amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads (Parking Prohibited, Standing Prohibited, Limited Parking, Parking Meter Zones) 2001-102 To authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement with Centennial Construction & Contracting (Niagara) Inc. respecting the Weins Subdivision. 2001-103 To designate the whole of the City of Niagara Falls as a site plan control area, to define the classes of development that may be undertaken without the approval of plans and drawings, and to delegate to an appointed office of the municipality the powers of authority (~f Council permitted under section 41 of the Planning Act. R/S/P/1990, c.P. 13., as amended. 2001-104 To amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Stopping Prohibited, Loading Zone, Parking Meter Zones) 2001-106 2001-106 2001-107 2001-108 2001-109 2001-110 2001-111 2001-112 2001-113 2001-114 2001-115 2001-116 2001-117 -8- To authorize the execution of an agreement with Taunton Construction Limited respecting Cathodic Protection of Watermains. To authorize the conveyance of Part 7 on Reference Plan No. 59R-10309 to 1006057 Ontario Limited, for nominal consideration. To authorize the Council to borrow money by way of debentures. To authorize the execution of an agreement with Earth Tech Canada Inc., respecting the Oakwood Drive Pumping Station Upgrade, Class Environmental Assessment. To establish Part 1 on Reference Plan No. 59R-11347 and Block A on registered Plan No. 225, as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Balmoral Avenue. To establish Part 3 on Reference Plan No. 59R-11154, as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Colborne Street. To establish Block 12 on registered Plan 59M-259, as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Silvan Street. To authorize the execution of an agreement with Hard-Rock Pavement Recycling Inc., for the expanded asphalt stabilization of roads. To authorize the execution of an agreement with Hard-Rock Paving Company Limited for the Ontario Power Generation Outfall Erosion Control Rehabilitation Works - Oakwood Drive and Hawkins Creek. To authorize an Agreement for a licence in favour of Mount Carmel Park Association for the placement of a portable sign on City parkland located on Mount Carmel Boulevard. To authorize the execution of an agreement with Norjohn Limited respecting Parking Lot #13 Main Street, Parking Lot #10 and Chicanes. To authorize the execution of an agreement with Norjohn Limited respecting surface treatment of roads. To designate Blocks 2 and 3 on registered Plan No. 59M-279 not to be subject to part lot control. -9- 2001-118 To authorize a Licence Agreement with Niagara Training & Employment Agency Inc. for the purpose of permitting the City to use property at the rear of 3470 Sinnicks Avenue as part of the City's community program of recreation. (Re: Report R-2001-19) 2001-119 To provide for the adoption of an amendment to the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan. 2001-120 To authorize the execution of an agreement with 1422281 Ontario Ltd., respecting "The Willoughby Drive Condominium". 2001-121 To authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement with River Realty Development (1976) Inc. respecting the Garner Estates - Phase Two. (Please note that Schedule A attachment will be a HANDOUT on Monday) 2001-122 To set and levy the rates of taxation for City purposes, for Regional purposes, and for Education purposes for the year 2001. 2001-123 To authorize the execution of a site service agreement with Canadian Niagara Hotels Inc. respecting improvements to Mewburn Road. 2001-124 To authorize monies for General Purposes (June 11, 2001) NEW BUSINESS Cardinal Newman Catholic School 5580 Cardinal Newman Way, Niagara Falls, Ontario. L2H 1R4. Phone: 354-9033 April 25, 2001 Mr. W. Wagg City Clerk City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Wagg: Re: Request to Present to Council ARer conversing with Mrs. B. Muir on the phone this morning, I wish, on behalf of our Cardinal Newman School Council, to request an opportunity to make a presentation to our Niagara Falls city Council. The topic of our presentation involves the issue of petitioning Canadian National Railways to install railway crossing gates on Regional Road 53 (Beaverdams Road), east of Kalar Road at Crossing Number 31. Our Cardinal Newman School Council has generated a petition asking for C.N. to install railway- crossing gates at Crossing Number 31, and we wish, by way of our presentation, to obtain Council's support for this issue. Mrs. Muir suggested Monday, June 11, 2001 as a suitable date for our Council presentation. Two other Council Melnbers and myself will be in attendance for this presentation. I look forward to your reply. Sincerely, Clyde Carruthers Principal c.c. Mrs. A. Etezadi, Chairperson, Cardinal Newman School Council Mrs. S. Foy, Member of Cardinal Newman School Council Niagara Catholic District School Board Cardinal Newman Catholic School 5580 Cardinal Newman Way, Niagara Falls, Ontario. L2H 1R4. Phone:'354-9033 April 25, 2001 Mr. W. Wagg City Clerk City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Wagg: Re: Request to Present to Council After conversing with Mrs. B. Muir on the phone this morning, I wish, on behalf of our Cardinal Newman School Council, to request an opportunity to make a presentation to our Niagara Falls city Council. The topic of our presentation involves the issue of petitioning Canadian National Railways to install railway crossing gates on Regional Road 53 (Beaverdams Road), east of Kalar Road at Crossing Number 31, Our Cardinal Newman School Council has generated a petition asking for C.N. to install railway- crossing gates at Crossing Number 31, and we wish, by Way of our presentation, to obtain Council's support for this issue. Mrs. Muir suggested Monday, June 11, 2001 as a suitable date for our Council presentation. Two other Council Members and myself will be in attendance for this presentation. I look forward to your reply. Sincerely, Clyde Carruthers Principal Mrs. A. Etezadi, Chairperson, Cardinal Newman School Council Mrs. S. Foy, Member of Cardinal Newman School Council Niagara Catholic District School Board April 25, 2001 Mr.'I; F. McLeod Officer Regulatory Affairs Engineering Canadian National 277 Front Street West 'Foront0, Ontario M5V 2X7 Dear Mr. McLeod: NAY ? 20111 Re: Railway Crossing on Regional Road 53 (Beaverdams Road) East of Kalar Road at Crossing No. 31 City of Niagara Falls I write as a concerned parent of Cardinal Newman School students to add my-Plea to those already submitted for safeguards to be added to the rail crossing at Beaverdams and Kalar Roads. I've learned that previous requests have been made and endorsed by the two most recent school principals as well as municipal and regional levels ofgovernment. The hazards~of poor visibility, the speed of the trains, and the lack of automatic gates have been described by a lo6al newspaper editor as 'an accident waiting to:happeia', (see attachment). At risk is an elementary school population who cross the tracks on foot, by bicycle, by bus, and in private ~ehicles. As well, a new dewar, p, merit is being built at this location n0~th 0fBeaverdams Road which is geared to housing mor~ young families. When eomplete~,the~rail;erossing in question ti~eragy .be sandwic'~z~ 4~nvoeaa:school with an enr~llmeatof420~students and a sub- d~.~_'2n_ of t23 family dwellings. On behalf of the school and neighbourhood community, I and the people listed request that you reconsider installing automatic gates to improve the safetyat the Beaverdams crossing. We hope that .the accompanying petition will underscore the safety concerns of our community. This survey will ats°'be presented to the Niagara Falls CityCouncil in an effort to er, pedite our request There can · beao location higher in Prler,.'~ ~.h_~ eec on the doorstep of so many young children. We eagerly look forward to your reply and prompt action. Sincerely, {Contact am. (905) 374-4079) Cardinal NeWman Parent Council Mr. C. Carmthers, Principal, Cardinal Newman School l~tr. B/ti Walters, Superintendent of Education, Niagara Catholic District School Board t/Mayor Wayne Thom ,son Mr. Gary Pillitteri, MP Mr, Bart Maves, MPP Petition to Install Automatic Gates to Railway Crossiag No. 31, Niagara Falls · Prepared and S~ by the Cardinal Newman Parent Council on',behaI~ol~the Cardinal Newman School Commmfity Name/ : Relationship/ Address O~cupation Phone. Signature Petition to Install Automatic Gates to Railway Crossing No. 31~ Niagara Falls Prepared and SUbmitted by the Cardinal Newman Parent Council On Behalf of the Cardinal Newman School Communi ,ty Name/Address Relationship/ Phone I Signature Occupation Petition to Install Automatic .,Gates to Railway Crossing ~qo. 3 l, Niagara Falls Prepared mai Sutmdt~ by the Cardinal Newman Parent Council on. belaalf-ot~the'Cardinal Newman :School Community Name/ : Relationship/ Address Occupation Phone Signature ,v, , : ,. o (~ . , 'Petition to Install Automatic Gates.to Railway Crossing No. 3 I, Niagara Falls Prepared aad Submitted by the Cardinal Newman Parent Council on:be~al~-o~a6'Cardinal Newman :School Connnunity Name/ : Relationship/ Address Oecupation Phone. Si~nature Petition to Install Automatic Gates to Railway CrOssing No. 31~ Niagara Falls Prepared and Submitted b~ the Cardinal Newman Parent Council On Behaff of the Cardinal Newman School Community Name/Address . Relationship/ Phone Signature occupation . , Petition to Install Automatic Gates.to Railway Crossing No. 31, Niagara Falls Prepared and S~ by the Cardinal Nevanan Parent Council on:behaI~o~flae Cardinal Newman School Community Name/ : Relationship/ Add~ess Oa~ation Phone. Signature -. Pet/tion to Install Automatic Gates to Railway Crossing No. 31, Niagara Falls Prepared and Submitteff :by the Cardinal.Ne~vman Parent Council on-hehalfof~e Cardinal Newman :School Commtmity Name/ : tt. etafionship/ Address Oeeupation Phone Signature Petition to Install Automatic Gates-to Railway Crossing No. 31, Niagara Falls Prepared and Sub~tt~ by the Cardinal Newman Parent Cotmcil on:heh-a~O CardLual Newman School Community 'Petition to InStall Automatic,Gates to Railway Crossing No. 31, Niagara Falls Prepared and Subixdtt~ by the Cardinal.Newman Parent Council on:beha~-oJtth6'Cardinal Newman School Community Name/ : Relationship/ Address Oo~ation Phone. ,.S,,i~. ature !1 'Petition to Install Automatic.Gates to Railway Crossing No. 31, Niagara Falls Prepared and Submittertby the Cardinal tqewman Parent Council on:hehalf-ot:th~. Cardinal Newman School Community Name/ : Relationship/ Address O~eupafion Phone. Si[~nature / Petition to Install Automatic Gates to Railway Crossing No. 31, Niagara Falls Prepared and Sub~rdttedby the Cardinal Newmau Parent CoUncil on:behalf-o~lhe. Cardinal Newman School Community Name/ : Relationship/ Address Oex~afion Phone. Petition to Install 3,utomatic Gates to Railway Crossing No. 3 i, Niagara Falls Prepared and Submitted by the Cardinal tqewman Parent Council on:behaI~ot~lhe Cardinal Newman :School Community 'Petition to Install Automatic Gates to Railway Crossing No. 31, Niagara Falls Prepared.and S~ by the Cardiual Newman Parent Council onbehah~-of~e'Cardinal Newman :~hool Commun/ty Petition to Install Automatic Gates to Railway Crossing No. 31, Niagara Falls Prepared and Suhait~by the Cardinal Newman Parent Council on:behaff-oltth6'Cardinal Newman School Community Name/ : ll:~lationship/ Address , Oe,~pation Phone. Signature .~z.a,~r~e_ ~-o¥ [o~t; C[o~37,.l,.t 7~ ,., - ~__ ~,/~ ............ Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature . 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Petition to Install Automatic Gates to Railway Crossin~ No. 31, Niagara Falls Prepared and SUbmi,tted by the Cardinal Newman Parent Council On Behalf of the Cardinal Newman School Community Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature Occupation ~ ' . - t Prepared and SUbmittcu ~,, ., ~...~a, ~ewm~n Parent CoUncil On Behalf of the Cardinal Newman School community Name/Address RelationShip/ Phone Signature ~ ~ i Occupation ., ~(/~ On Behalf of the Cardinal Newman School Community Name/Address Relationship/ Phone ~g~ature Occupation Prepared and SUbmitted by the Cardinal Newman Parent. Collneil On Behalf of the Cardinal Newman Schoo! Communit3! Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature Occupation - On Beh~f of the Carainal Newman School Communi .ty .... Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature Occupation . Prepared and Submitted by the Cardinal Newman Parent Council On Behalf of the Cardinal Newman School Community Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature Occupation Petition to Install Automa. t?c Gates to Railway Crossing No. 31, Nia~.ara Falln Prepared and SUbmitted by the Cardinal Newman Parent Col~il On Behaff of the Cardinal Newman School Community Name/Address . Relationship/ Phone Signature Occupation ..Petition to Install Automatic Gates to Railway Crossing No. 31, Niagara Fall~ Prepared and SUbmitted by the. Cardinal Newman Parent Council On Behalf of the Cardinal Newman School CommunitT Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature · ~co'r~ ~l~44o~.-5' Occupation Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature ~5~" I ' Occupation ,~-~ ,l ~rosslng 1'~o..31~ l~lagara l<all~ Prepared and SUbmitted o.~ ._ aal Newman Parent Council On Behalf of the Cardinal Newm,,,~ o~ehgol Community Name/Address Relationship/ Phone ' Signature Occupation Petition to Install ~,., ~rossing No. 31~ Niagara Falls Prepared and SUbm~tte,~. ,~.,~,. ,al Newman Parent Council On Behalf of the Cardinal Newmau $ch0o. l Community Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature Occupation On Behalf of the Cardinal Newman School Community Nan:e/Address RelationshiP/ Phone signature Occupation Petition to Install Automatic Gates to Railway Crossing No. 31~ Niagara Fall Prepared and Submitted by the Cardinal Newman Parent Counell On Behalf of the Cardlnnl Newman School CommunltT Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature Petition to Install Automatic Gates to Railway Crossing No. 31, Niagara Falls Prepared and Submitted by the Cardinal Newman Parent Council On Behalf'of the Cardinal Newman School Community Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature Occupation Name/Address Relationship/ Phone ....... Signature Occupation Prepared and SUbmitted bY the Cardinal Newman Parent Counell On Behalf of the Cardinal Newman School Community Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature Occupation Petition to Install Automatic Gates to Railway Crossing No. 31, Niagara Falls Prepared and SUbmitted by the Cardinal Newman Parent Council On Behalf of the Cardinal Newman School Community Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature Occupation Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature , Occupation ............ ,,,~l,x~a~ ~Jat~s ~0 lqtallwa Crossin No; 31 Nin ara Falls Pre areal and Submitted b the Cardinal Newman Parent Council On Behalf of the Cardinal Newman School Communi Name/Address . Phone ~ Occupation Signature - Petition to Install Automatic Gates toRailw~y~ cr~ng No. 31, Niagara Fnll~: Prepared and ' ' · Submitted by the Cardinal Newman Parent Council On Behalf of the Cardinal Newman School Community Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature Occupation On Belaal~ or' tile car~lmal'lq ewman ~cnool uommunxty ~Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature Occupation · , Petition to Install Automatic Gates to Railway Crossing No. 31~ Niagara Falla Prepared and SUbmitted by the Cardinal Newman Parent Council On Behalf of the Cardinal Newman School Community Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature Occupation ~r~,~ r~c~o~u~.c C~F~NO~vff~ Petition to Install Automatic Gates to Railway Crossing No. 31, Niagara Fall.~ Preoared and Submitted by the Cardinal Newman Parent Council On Behalf of the Cardinal Newman School Community Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature Occupation Petition to Install Automatic Gates to Railway Crossing ~o. ~x~ lnmgara Prepared and SUbmitted by the Cardinal Newman Parent Council On Behalf of the Cardinal Newman Scfiool Community Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature Occupation Prepared and SUbmitted by the Cardinal Newman Parent Council On Behalf of the Cardinal Newman School Community Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature Occupation Petition to Install Automatic Gates to Railway Crossing No. 31~ Niagara Falls Prepared and SUbmitted by the Cardinal Newman Parent Council On Behaff of the Cardinal Newman School Community Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature Occupation l'ention to install Automatic ~ates to Kanway crossing 1~o. ~i, l~mgara l~aus Prepared and Submitted by the Cardinal Newman Parent Council On Behaff of the Cardinal Newman School Community Name/Address . Relationship/ Phone Signature Occupation qTqU~ ~Oo r-ac Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature Occupation Petition to Install Automatic Gates to Railway Crossing No. 31, Niao. nra Fall.~ ~ .Prepared and SUbmitted by the Cardinal Newman Parent Council .On Behalf of the Cardinal Newman School Community Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature Occupation Petition to Install Automatic Gates to Railway Crossing No. 31, NiaEara Falls Prepared and SUbmitted by the Cardinal Newman Parent Council On Behalf of the Cardinal Newman School Community Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature . or. Petition to Install Automatic Gates to Railway Crossing No. 3L Ni~i~ara Falls Prepared and SUbmitted by the Cardinal Newman Parent Council On Behaff of the Cardinal Newman School Community Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature ~-°~'~~ ~ · ~.,.. , Occupati0n FetltlOn tu x.~a. ~-xu~oma*~ tzatg~ tO ~anway~Crossmg lno. 31, Niagara Falls Prepared and Submitted by the Cardinal Newman Parent Council On Behalf of the Cardinal Newman School COmmunity Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature Occupation , , Prepared and Submitted b~ the Cardinal Newman Parent Council On Behalf of the Cardinal Newman School Community Name/Address Relationship/ Phone Signature Occupation The City of ~J~l~ Niagara Falls Community Services Department Municipal Works - Traffic and Parking Services 4310 Queen Street P,O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Mr. J. F. McLeod, Officer Regulatory Affairs Engineering Services, Public Works Canadian National 277 Front Street West Toronto, Ontario M5V 2X7 Ed Dujlovlc, P, Eng. Director Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 353-0651 E-maih kdren@city.niagarafalls.on.ca i~ ?3fto~ember 10, 2000 ,ii il!It" Beaverdams Road, Level Crossing, Mile 27.15 on the Stamford Subdivision & Drummond Road~ Level Crossing Mile 29.71 on the Stamford Subdivision Dear Mr. McLeod: City Council recently directed staff to investigate the installation of vehicle crossing gates at the two crossing locations stated above. In 1999, the City along with Region of Niagara, CN Rail and Transport Canada Officials met to review two railway crossings (Beaverdams and Morrison) to determine whether vehicle and pedestrian gates could be considered for installation. The City had also requested the review of two other crossings (Drummond and Montrose), however, these reviews were not undertaken due to time constraints. Since that meeting, Beaverdams Road, Morrison Street and Drummond Road have been transferred from the Region of Niagara to the City's jurisdiction. Your letter of March 9, 1999 indicated that gates are not warranted at the Beaverdams crossing and suggested the installation of maze barriers, the possibility of re-introducing train whistling and also, that you would not object to the installation of pedestrian warning signs. Now that these roads are ,under the City's jurisdiction the City will be considering the installation of beth the maze barriers and the warning signs for both the Beaverdams and the Drummond Road crossings. Therefore, in response to City Council's request, we would like to request your consideration for the installation of both vehicle and pedestrian gates for the two crossings in question. Could you please provide information on the following items: 1) Warrants for installation and costs of both vehicle and pedestrian crossing gates. 2) Who is Junior/Senior at both crossings. 3) The Number/Schedule of Trains that cross each day at both crossings. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development Pi TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2000 The Review __-=.OPINION:: Published by Hollinger Canadian Newspapers, L.E 4801 Valley Way, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 6T6 TeIephone 358-5711 in Niagara Falls, 871-5771 in Fort Erie Business Fax 356-0785 Editorial Fax 374-0461 "~--~ile this one under "an ounce of prevention." sen ~--{'There is a railroad crossing on Beaverdams ~ .~_ Road, just east of Kalar Road where a tragedy is pec waiting to happen. pR At that point, the CNR line crosses Beaverdams at ~ about a 45-degree angle. There are flashing lights to wh warn motorists of approaching trains, but there are no Co: barriers to prevent drivers from ignoring the lights and the.- crossing the tracks. I The angle of the tracks makes it more difficult for for . drivers to see if there's anything coming. To look both adi ways down the tracks, a driver has to crane his or her the neck looking way forwards one direction, and way P~ back the other direction. Tall weeds on either side of the road don't help. d~ Ideally, of course, drivers should obey the lights, wait for the approaching train, then go. ad, de ja ita of tO1 ESTABLISHED IN 1879 David Beattie, Publisher and Gerleral Manager Managing Editor- Michael Brown Advertising Manager - M~ ark Holmes Circulation Manager - Bob Thwaites Art ~'rector / PrePress Manager - Joannt Moreau Pressroom Manager- Shane Moon Train crossing needs work On a recent morning, however, a driver slowed at the tracks, crept up to see if anything was coming, then (yikes!) had to back up to get out of the way of a train. The driver was almost on the tracks by the time the train came into view, partly because of the angle, part- ly because of the tall weeds. As it happened, the train consisted of two engines and no other cars, and was not travelling as fast as they sometimes do in the area. A slightly less timid driver, a slightly earlier or faste~ tra/n, perhaps slightly taller weeds and we col!ld be lamenting a loss of life today. We urge the appropriate authorities to take whatever action necessary, to make sure that doesn't happen. Weeds can easily be cut. And although railway crossing barriers are expensive, what price do we put .on lost lives? - Michael BroWn Racism eru Germany, "What are you doing here in Otle daj Germany," asked the three drnnken youths when they ran into Alberto col~rt Adrlano in Dessan one Saturday night damage in June. "I live here," Adtiano might have who replied, but he didn't get the chance. The three were still rhythmically kick- aJ er a hag and stamping on his head with their steel-capped boots and chan~Sng, Mahlo* "Get out of our country, you mgger severely pig" when the police pulled up and arrested them. iFl the s, Adriano was born ha Mozambique, but he came to what was then East - Germany in his early '20s and had too, but R lived and worked in Dessan nearly half safer in B~ his life. He spoke fluent German, and eastern G was married to a German woman with racial attm whom he had three children/He died frequent t~ three days aRer the attack without East Gert reg~ining conSciousness. Adriano's skinhead · killers went on trial on Aug. 22, with Germany's chief federal prosecutor, Kay Nehm, leading the prosecution personally. Germany is considering a legal ban on the nco-Nazi National Party of Gwynne Dyer Germany (NPD), whose members are involved in a OPINION high proportion of attacks on racial minorines and foreigners, still one and Chancellor Helmut Schroeder is European spending two weeks touring the areas of over of former Communist-ruled East "CeltlcTi Germany where the far right is lng thre strongest and the racist violence is European These responses woul~ be more But th, reassuring, however;if the xenophobia These ar, ~Jo0~ EngilteeringSenrices Pu§lic Works Canadian National 277 Front Street We~ To~oflto Ontario MSV.2X7 09 March 1999 4710-SFD-29.30 Mayor Wayne Thomson City H~II 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Your Worship: Subject: Review of Safety Issues - Morrison Street and Beaverdams Road Crossings - CN Stamford Subdivision This has reference to your letter 12 January 1999 in which you requested Canadian National review the tragic incident that occurred 'at the Morrison Street crossing with the intent of identifying measures which may prevent a similar occtLrrence. On March 1 1999, after CN had visited both the Morrison crossings, site meetings at each of the crossings were held involvLng representatives of the Region of Niagara, City of Niagara Palls, Transport Canada and Canadian National. The Morrison Avenue pedestrian crossing currently employs a warning system consisting of flashing light sigmflS and a bell. In addition the sight'lines in both directions are extremely good. Fencing along Morrlson Avenue and on the north side of the crossing is in excellent shape and guides pedestrians to the crossing. The crossing surface, which is asphalt, needs repairs and the Track Supervisor will be contacting the Region concerning the possibility of installing a rubber surface similar to that in use at the Beaverdams' crossing. CN explained to the parties present that the addition of automatic gates at pedestrian crossings was not an enhancement that either the Railway or Transport Canada identified as a warranted safety measure. In fact, although there are locations where they have been installed, (three locations in the Mississauga area where the Canadian Transport Commission (now Transport Canada) installed them as a pilot project in 1986), the P~lil~,aY'$'~e'~d~. faiied tc~i i~d_.en~y' a43..y.~t.~r location ~ .h.e.re:[~edes~t~_'i~n g~.te~...h..adi~en installed' in' th, last The installation of a pedestrian overpass or underpass would be extremely expensive with the entire cost being the responsibility of the City. There is no federal funding available for this type of venture. In addition it has been found that the public, particularly seniors; do not use overpasses and will go out of their way, (trespass), to avoid them. Underpasses have their own problems in that they must be constantly policed and lit for obvious reasons. .:~'~Lm_RailWay. and 'Tr~u3.spgtt Canada both suggested that ~the installation of a maze _..type_ barrier, wi.~ funnel .f~.n....cin~~ Would be' ~he. 0i~ly .ire~q..m..me. fic}ed and needed ~nha!3ce..m.e.n.L The installation of this type of barrier is used as an effective means to slow down bicyclists and/or skateboarders, roller blade_rs, etc. while at the same time allowing normal passage. In addition, if it is felt the safety of pedestrians is still being jeopardized then it might be beneficial to re-institute the blowing of the whistle in accordance with Canadian Rail Operating Rule 14L at the otossing. 'ii'..The' BeaVerdams .Rc~ad.'pedeStri.an...crosSii~gi'is constructed'in .the more typical manner, paralleling the road and employing the same flashing lights and bell that the r0'ad uses as a warning system. Sight lines at this site are also extremely good. The crossing surface is rubber, however it does need widening and the Track Supervisor will be contacting the Region concerning this work. ' Maze-barriers .gn d-fencing- were., again :r~commen~ied: at. thi.!..!0~t20n In addiUon a second bell will be located on the sidewalk side of the road in order to better alert pedestrians of an approaching train. Whistle blowing is another option the City may wish to consider if pedestrian safety is still considered to be in jeopardy. The City brought up the possibility of posting signs on the approaches to the crossing warning of the danger. CN does not object to this type of signing and in fact encourages the local municipalities to participate in warning the public of the dangers at railway crossings. Public education and awareness is an essential element in reducing tragedies such as the inddent at Morrison Road. In tlxis respect, Operation-Lifesaver presentations have already been made at two of the local schools and additional presentations are available through Special Agent Frank Binder whom can be reached at 416-217-2598. Pagm 2 If you require any further information please telephone the undersigned at (416) 217-6627. Yours truly, CC: Mr. O. D. Galarneau Chief Engineering Transport Canada 20 Toronto Street Floor 6, Toronto, Ontario Msc 2B8 Mr. B. McInrtis Supervisor, Servicing Review and Approvals Public Works Depaa:tment The Regional Munidpality of Niagara 2201 St. David's Road PO Box 1042 Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7 Mr. K. I. Dren C.E.T. Manager of Parking and Traffic Community Services Department Municipal Works 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Fails, Ontario L2E 6X5 According to information provided by Transport Canada irtformation on "Z" Barriers is available in TAC's Urban Supplement to flae Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads. Page 3 Mrs. Pamela Ga&by-Jones 5975FranklinAve Niagara FaBs, Onm~5o 905-356-59i3 17thMay2001 Thc Chief Clerk, Niagara Falls City Council 4301 Queen St. Niagara F~s, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Sir, On behalf of the Niagara Network for Global Justice I submit our request to address the Niagara Falls City Council on the subject of the GeneralAgreement on Trade in Sera,ices (GATS). Council of Canadiam which has been endorsed by the Regional Municipality of Niagara. Niagara Network for Global Justice The City of Niago,:, Corporate Services Department Planning & Development 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-maih nfplan@city.niagarafalls.on.ca Doug Darbyson Director PD-2001-5t June 11, 2001 His Worship Mayor W. Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: PD-2001-51, Appeal to Zoning By-law 2001-80 AM-13/99, Jeffrey Denningtou, Lyon's Parkway RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council reaffirm, by resolution, the passing of By-law No. 2001-80 and forward to the Ontario Municipal Board. BACKGROUND: The City has received an appeal to Zoning By-law No. 2001-80 (see attached). The by-law would provide for the construction of a single detached dwelling and accessory structures on a parcel of land shown on the attached Schedule 1. The appellant's letter of appeal is attached as Schedule 2. The appellant states the proposed by-law contravenes an earlier arrangement to investigate closure of Lyon's Parkway at Lyon's Creek Road and that approval of this by-law increases the hazards and concems by further increasing traffic volume at the intersection. The City is required by the Planning Act to forward the appeal and other applicable information within 15 days of the receipt of the appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). The OMB requires Council's position to be submitted with the appeal. In forwarding the appeal to the OMB staff advised the Board that the Council resolution will be forthcoming after June 11, 2001. }Forking Together to Serve Our Community Clerk's · Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning & Development June I1, 2001 - 2 - PD-2001-51 CONCLUSION: Council passed By-law 2001-80 in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act and based on staWs recommendation, comments from various agencies and individuals, together with submissions made at the public meeting. A resolution of Council to reaffirm the passing of By-law No. 2001-80 is required. P~q~ared by: David Heyworth Planner 2 Respectfully submitted: Edward P. Lustig Chief Administrative Officer Recommended by: Doug Darbyson Director of Planning & Development Approved by: Tony Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services DH:am Attach. S:XPDR~200 I~PD2001-51 .wpd SCHEDULE 1 Amending Zoning By-law 79-200 Subject Land Location Map Part o£Township Lot 19, Concession 3 [n the former Township o£ Willoughby,now in The City o£Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara shown partly as Part I on Re£erence Plan 59R-9198 AM- 13/99 SCHEDULE 2 ~ECEIVED PLANNING DEVELOPMENT No. Moved by Alderman Seconded by Alderman June 11, 2001 RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls reaffirms the passing of By-law No. 2001-80, a by-law to permit the construction of a single detached dwelling and accessory structures. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. E. C. WAGG WAYNE THOMSON CITY CLERK MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls Corporate Services Department Planning & Development 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: planning@city.niagarafalls,on,ca June 11,2001 Doug Darbyson Director PD-2001-52 His Worship Mayor W. Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re' PD-2001-52, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control Shane Crescent Blocks 2 & 3, Registered Plan 59M-279 RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that: 1) Council approve the request and pass the appropriate by-law to designate Blocks 2 & 3, Registered Plan 59M-279, as exempt from Part Lot Control; and 2) the applicant be required to notify the City when the separate deeds, as described in this report, have been registered in order for the by-law to be repealed. BACKGROUND: In a letter dated May 22, 2001, Ms. Bev Hodgson submitted a request on behalf of the owner to remove properties on Shane Crescent from Part Lot Control (see attached letter and location map). This process enables the division of lots or blocks within a registered plan of subdivision. The general intent of removing Part Lot Control is for the minor redesign of subdivision lots or the separation of semi-detached or on-street townhouse units. PLANNING REVIEW: The subject land is within the St. Paul Court plan of subdivision which was registered in September 2000. Building permits have been issued for the on-street townhouses constructed on the properties. Through the construction process, separate connections for watermains and sewer laterals were provided for each unit. The attached Reference Plans (59R-11409 and 59R-11413) show the configuration of the lots, foundations and centreline of the common wall between units. Additional information indicates existing and proposed easements as well as areas of overhanging eaves which Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerk's · Finance Human Resources Information Systems · Legal Planning & Development June 11, 2001 - 2 - PD-2001-52 could be addressed through maintenance agreements between future property owners. The land is appropriately zoned R3 (Residential Mixed) through By-law 2000-38 and the development satisfies zoning by-law provisions. Approval of the Part Lot Control by-law is required so that property lines can be created between the dwelling units to allow their sale with each unit having a separate deed. Part Lot Control by-laws were approved in October 2000 for Blocks 1 and 4 within the subdivision. CONCLUSION: The removal of Part Lot Control will permit the division of the land to allow separate ownership of each townhouse unit. The use of this Planning Act mechanism is appropriate in this case. The applicant should advise the City when the land transactions described in this report have been completed in order to repeal the Part Lot Control by-law. If Council approves the recommendations of this report, the appropriate by-law to designate the land as exempt from Part Lot Control is included in tonight's Council agenda to allow the sale of the units to be completed as soon as possible. Prepared by: Richard Wilson Planner 2 Respectfully submitted: Edward P. Lustig Chief Administrative Officer Recommended by: Doug Darbyson Director of Planning & Development Approved by: Tony Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services RW:am Attach. FILE: S :kPDRk200 DPD2001-52.wpd 5444 ~ctoria Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 31.2 B. Comm., LL.B. Barrister & Solicitor Tel: (905) 354-1600 Fax: (905) 354-0171 May 22, 2001 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS CITY HALL 4310 QUEEN STREET NIAGARA FALLS ON L2E 6X5 ATTENTION: RICK WILSON Dear Mr. Wilson: RE: Blocks 2 and 3, 59M-279 City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Further to our discussions, please accept this as my request for the removal of part lot control over Blocks 2 and 3 on 59M-279. I enclose my finn cheque in the amount of $200.00 payable to the City of Niagara Falls, representing the fee for same. Yours truly, Bev Hodgson BH:ma Encl. HAY 2 2 2001 PI.AN, NING & DEVELOPMENT Removal of Part Lot Control Shane Crescent Blocks 2 & 3, Registered Plan 59M-279 Location Map Subject Land BLOCK Part. of S[amford To~sh~p B · 'L O] C K PLANI' 59M .,~ - 2?9 ~ ~ ~tail 'A' ..... I , ,,~ ~, ~E. ¢' I ' ' - · ~----.-.~¢~ ~'~ ) .... ,~ i ~ .... ¢~ // ~.~1 BLOCK 2 m ~ ~ ~'~ I Detail B' Corporate Services Department The Ci /of Niagara Falls Planning & Development 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: planning@city.niagarafalls.on.ca Doug Darbyson Director PD-2001-53 June 11, 2001 His Worship Mayor W. Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: PD-2001-53, Willoughby Land Use Study RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council authorize staff to host an open house whereby the consultants will present their findings and recommendations for the Willoughby Land Use Study. BACKGROUND: Hynde Paul Associates was hired to undertake the Willoughby Land Use Study in order to determine development opportunities and appropriate land use with corresponding policies within the former Township of Willoughby south of Chippawa, between the QEW and Niagara Parkway. The study, funded by the City, Region and Niagara Parks Commission, was undertaken to address anticipated development pressures and opportunities from the Niagara Parks Commission golf course development. Several meetings were held with the consultants and staff from the three participating agencies to discuss concepts &land uses and corresponding policies. An Open House was conducted by the consultants to obtain input from area property owners early in the process. The consultants have prepared draft policies which outline the development concepts and provide some guidance for development. The basic development concepts are as follows: 1. Estate Residential Development A designation will be established to provide for estate residential development. Areas identified as having potential for estate development are located along the Niagara Parkway as well as east of Willoughby Drive and north of Miller Road, adjacent to the Parks Commission golf course. Within these areas there should be a range of lot sizes up to 5 acres with a minimum lot area of 2.5 acres, The intent of the policies is to blend the development with the rural landscape and natural features as much as possible. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerk's Finance · Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning & Development June 11, 2001 - 2- PD-2001-53 The policies propose some in-depth cul-de-sac development off the Parkway. The consultants have indicated these would be only isolated opportunities for such development along the Parkway. The estate Residential area would be designated as Rural in the Regional Policy Plan. 2. Deferred Urban Area Currently, the area south of Chippawa, north of Marshall Road between the QEW and Usshers Creek, is designated as Rural in the Regional Policy Plan. This Rural area is identified for long term future urban boundary expansion and is to be designated Deferred Urban in the Region and City's plans. Policies will be developed to protect those lands for long term growth by minimizing land fragmentation or the establishment of new livestock operations so that urban expansion potential will not be encumbered. 3. QEW Nodal Development The consultant proposes to delineate development nodes at the Lyon's Creek, Sodom Road and Netherby Road interchanges with the QEW. These nodes would serve as "Gateways" to take advantage of the QEW as an important transportation corridor linking the area with other centres in the Region, Southern Ontario and United States Markets. These nodes could capture tourist commercial, recreational, highway commemial or industrial uses subject to Official Plan and Zoning amendments with Site Plan approval. Planning policies would limit short term development to private servicing capabilities and provide for long term expansion tied to the extension of urban services. Any development must adequately protect environmental features and address land use compatibility issues. These conceptual nodes establish a "window of opportunity" to consider development around the interchanges~ 4. Rural/Agricultural The Rural/Agricultural area refers to the lands lying outside of the Parkway and Estate Residential Area, Deferred Urban Area and QEW Development Nodes and those lands designated Environmental Protection. The consultants propose that this area retain much of its current character, permit agricultural activities (including greenhouses), agfi-tourism uses located on the same property as an agricultural operation, forestry, conservation, and existing non-farm residential uses. Recreational commercial uses including golf courses, driving ranges, campgrounds, small scale industrial and commercial uses and stand-alone agd- tourism uses are listed by the consultant as possible uses which could be considered subject to a zoning amendment to ensure they are compatible with the rural environment. The consultant proposes that severances be permitted on a case by case basis to protect the rural environment and natural features. Non-farm residential development is proposed to be permitted on an infilling basis only in this area. June 11, 2001 - 3- PD-2001-53 5. Natural Features The consultants propose amendments to the Environmental Protection Area (EPA) policies to address Provincial Policy Statements. The consultant recommends specific woodlot features greater than 40 hectares be designated as EPA's as well as Regionally Significant Areas of Natural and scientific interest including the Waverly Woodlot, Willoughby Drive Woodlot, Willoughby Marsh and Boyer's Creek Bush. In addition to Environmental Protection Areas, the study also recommends the protection of other natural features such as hedgerows which provide a linkage function and woodlots between 10 hectares and 40 hectares (25 - 100 acres) in size. In these cases, woodlots should be incorporated into the design of the development to the greatest extent possible through tree preservation plans. 6. Servicing The consultants conclude that the estate residential development be serviced by private individual on-site systems. Communal sewage and water supply systems servicing residential condominium developments are also proposed by the relevant agencies. In general, all development will depend on private services. The consultant proposes that the extension of municipal services to nodal areas should be considered over the long term to optimize land use in these areas. Such consideration would be the subject of further study between the City and Region. The consultant is also proposing that where development within the Parkway and Estate Residential and QEW interchange nodal areas is considered, traffic impact studies would he required. PUBLIC PROCESS AND COMMENTS: The consultant has submitted a policy framework which provides a scenario as to the type of development they envision for the study area. Staffis requesting that a public meeting be arranged so that the consultant can present his findings to Council and the public in more detail. Once comments are received and considered, staff can report to Council with appropriate recommendations on the consultant's findings. STAFF COMMENTS: At this stage, staff feels there are considerable wording refinements necessary to clarify and strengthen draft policies. It is also staffs opinion that further consideration may have to be given to how the boundaries of estate residential development will be established. With so much development potential being contemplated on private services it is important that such development be sustainable over the long term and contingency measures be incorporated in the process. June 11, 2001 - 4 - PD-2001-53 CONCLUSION: The consultants have prepared a policy framework which can be presented to the public for comment. Further policy refinement and issue deliberation is necessary, but public feedback would be beneficial at this stage. David Hey~vorth Planner 2 Recommended by: oug Darbyson Director of Planning & Development Approved by: Tony Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services DH:am Attach. FILE: S 5PDR~2001XPD2001-53 .wpd Respectfully submitted: Edward P. Lustig Chief Administrative Officer Corporate Services Department Planning & Development 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: nfpla n@city.niagarafalls.on.ca June 11, 2001 Doug Darbyson Director PD-2001-54 His Worship Mayor W. Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: PD-2001-54, Appeal to Zoning By-law No. 2001-90 AM-03/2001, 6546 Fallsview Boulevard Proposed Addition to Days Inn Hotel RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that COuncil reaffirm, by resolution, the passing of By-law No. 2001-90. BACKGROUND: The City has received an appeal to Zoning By-law No. 2001-90 from Helias Enterprises Limited. The by-law would permit a one-storey addition to the Days Inn Hotel. There are several reasons for the appeal, which are attached, but can be sarnmarized as follows: 1. By-law No. 2001-90 does not represent good planning. 2. The Zoning By-law does not enhance the intersection of Portage Road and Fallsview Boulevard as required under the Official Plan and the Tourist Area Development Strategy (TADS). 3. The allocation of additional height may only be allocated if the proposed development adheres to the intent of the Official Plan and applicable design criteria. 4. The Zoning By-law does not reflect or achieve an appropriate urban design for the properties abutting Portage Road at the subject site as required under the Official Plan. 5. The Zoning By-law does not comply with the minimum setback requirements or separation distance contemplated by the Official Plan and required by the TADS. Working Together to Serve Our CommuniO~ Clerk's F/nonce Human Resoumes · Information Systems · Legal Planning & Development June 11, 2001 - 2 - PD-2001-54 The Zoning By-law does not ensure that the proposed development will be carefully sited to enhance the skyline, the public realm and the pedestrian environment. The Zoning By-law does not mitigate adverse impacts such as the encroachment of views or increased wind impacts. The Zoning By-law was enacted without the consideration of comprehensive plans for landscape, site and streetscape treatments along Portage Road. The Zoning By-law was passed on the basis that the non-conformance of the setback and building separation distances was minor in nature. The City is required by the Planning Act to forward the appeal and other applicable information within 15 days of the receipt of the appeal. The Board requires that Council's position be submitted with the appeal. However, in this case, the appeal and supporting material has akeady been forwarded to the Board in order to meet the 15-day time limit. A copy of this report and the resolution will follow under separate cover. CONCLUSION: Council passed By-law No. 2001-90 in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act and based on staffs recommendation, comments fi.om various agencies and individuals, together with submissions made at the public meeting. A resolution of Council to reaffirm the passing of By-law No. 2001-90 is required. Planner 2 Respectfully submitted: Edward P. Lustig Chief Administrative Officer Recommended by: Doug Darbyson Director of Planning & Development Approved by: s~Tony Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services JB:tc Attach. S:~PDR~2001 ~PD2001-54.wpd NO. Moved by Alderman Seconded by Alderman June 11, 2001 RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls reaffirms the passing of By-law No. 2001-90, a by-law to permit an addition to the Days Inn Hotel. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. E. C. WAGG WAYNE THOMSON CITY CLERK MAYOR IN THE MATTER OF the Planning Act R,S.O. 1890 c. P, t3 as amended AND IN THE MATTER OF Zoning By-law no, 2001.90 of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, being a By-law to apply new site specific provisions to the lands located on the north east comer of Fallsvlew Boulevard and Portage Road to permit, inter alia, a 16 storey expansion to an existing 2 storey portion (18 storeys in total) dtmctly adjacent to Portage Road NOTI(;:E OF AP, pEAL TAKE NOTICE THAT Hellas Enterprises Limited hereby objects to the passing of Zoning By-law No. 2001-90 by the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and appeals the passing of Zoning By-law No. 2001-90 to the Ontario Municipal Board pursuant to the provisions of ~e Planning Act. In particular, Hellas Enterprises Limited objects to the site specific provisions that will permit a16 storey addition to an existing 2 storey portion (18 storeys In total) on the south side of the building directly adjacent to Portage Road. THE GROUNDS UPON VVHICH THE APPELLANT RELIES ARE AS FOLLOWS: HAY 2 3 2001 PLANNING 1. The Zoning By.law does not enhance the Intersection of Potage Road & Fallsvlew Boulevard as required U'nder the'Official Plan and · the Tourist Area Development Strategy adopted by Council. Streets and streetscapes are a vital part of the vision and strategy fo~ the development of the area around the su.b. Ject site. Portage Road, Is a Falls access street. It provides one of the most Important.entry points to the Falls, the Incline railway and to the Fallsview Tourist District. Pedestrian and vehicular circulation to and from these areas Is essential to the planning of the intersection. The urban design, the streetscape and the set backs adjacent to the intersection and on Portage Road must achieve excellence In design and in a pedestrian environment along Portage Road. The By-law does not ensure that the development abutting Portage Road is consistent with the Design Criteria for a Falls access street or that the intersection of Portage Road and Fallsview Boulevard is enhanced as required under the Official Plan and the Tourist Ama Development Strategy adopted by Council. 2. The Official Plan restricts building heights within the tourist area to four storeys In accordance with the provisions of the existing 3 zoning By-law. The allocation of additional height may only be allocated if the proposed development adheres tO ~he Intent of the Official Plan and applicable design criteria. The additional height authorized by the Zoning BT-law for the 16 storey addition immediately adjacent to Po, rtage Road did not adhere to the Official Plan's requirement for comprehensive built form regulations or compliance With applicable design criteria. Further, it was authorized without two key planning studies - an urban design study of Portage ROad and the City's Streetscape Masterplan Report- . being available to Council or the Publicwhen the proposed development was considered. 3. The Zoning By-law does not reflect or achieve an appropriate urban design for the properties abutting Portage Road at the subject site as required under the Official Plan. Under the policies of the Official Plan, it is the duty of Council to ensure that an appropriate urban design for Portage Road is in place and that new developments abutting Portage Road are consistent with the Design Criteria for high rise developments and Falls Access Streets. There Is a real and Immediate need for an urban and · streetscape design study of the Intersection and of the area of Portage Road adjacent to the subject site;'The need for the immediate completion of these studies has been recognized through this and other development proposals in the area. A study of the Portage Road streetscape and urban design requirements should have been completed prior to the approval of the Zoning By-law. 4. The Zoning By-law does not comply with the minimum set back requirements or separation distances contemplated by the Official Plan and required by the Tourist Area Development Strategy · adopted by Council, The zoning provlslons necessary for Implementing the Official Plan policies contained In the Tourist Area Development Strategy adopted by Council contemplate built form regulations with minimum front yard setbacks of 3m and 6m at the 5 storey and 16 storey levels respectively. Portage Road is considered to be a front yard. The Zoning By-law does not meet the minimum setback requirements on Portage Road, Specifically, there is non-conformance in the proposed addition of 16 storeys In the south elevation fronting Portage Road. The addition Is not in conformance with the required minimum front · yard set back of 3 metres at storeys 5 to 15 and of 6 metres above 16 storeys. There may also be non-conformahce or c0hflict In the separation between the siting of the proposed addition and the large hotel structure across from it on Portage Road on the southeast comer of same Intersection. $. The Zoning By.law does not ensure that the proposed development will be carefully sited to enhance the skyline, the public realm and the pedestrian environment. The policies of the Official Plan provide for a regulatory approach which is focused on comprehensive built-form zoning regulations and careful consideration of the overall environment. When the proposed development Is considered together with the high rise development to the South (i.e. The Ritz Motel), the Zoning By-law will contribute to and result in development along Portage Road that will overwhelm the public realm and pedestrians. These two developments will collectively create a solid wall at the intersection and on top of the escarpment. The wall will be punctuated only by the "hole in the wall" created by the Portage Road road allowaace. The Zoning By-law fails to reduce the relative massing of the hlgh rise development at street $ · level or for some 18 storeys. The By-law falls to provide adequate set backs from Portage Road or distance separations from high rise development immediately to the south. 6. The Zoning By-law does not mitigate adverse Impacts, such.as the encroachment of views the proposed development will create on the views of other land owners (Including the appellant) or Increased adveme wind Impacts. (a) Views: The appellarff's lands to the west are the subject of . a previously approved proposal for a high dse development. The construction of the proposed 16 storey addition without set backs adjacent to Portage Road adversely Impacts on the views of the appellant. (The architectural peer review fails to consider this impact or recommend controls.) (b) Wind Impacts: The Wind Impact Study demonstrates thatthe proposed development will increase the frequency of high winds. Indeed, with the "wall of high rise development" created by this development and the adjacent Ritz Motel project to }he south, the speed and frequency of the winds is expected to increase through the "hole in the wall,, that is created by Portage ROad. The non- 7 · compliance with setbacks will only contribute to adverse wind impacts at grade and diminish the pedestrian environment.** 7. The Zoning By-law was enacted without the consideration of comprehensive plans for landscape, site and streetscape treatments along Portage Road. The Official Plan and related development policies require the submission of comprehensive and detailed site, design and amenity plans at the zoning stage In order to assist Council and the · community in determining the impact of a development proposal. These were not provided, in part because the stuaies that might guide these plans were not completed. 8. Tha Zoning By-law was passed on the basis that the non- conformance with set back and building separation distances was minor In nature and occurred at only one point or comer of the ' proposed t6 storey addition. The extent of the non-compliance in fact impacts on the intersection and on the entire southerly presentation of the addition. It encroaches on views and c~eate$'increased wind Impacts, It contributes to the wall effect of the adjacent high rise development and substantially restricts opportunities to study and implement quali~y urban designs and streetscapes as contemplated by the Official Plan. 9. By-law 200t.90 does not represent good planning. t0. Such other grounds as the Appellant may advise and the Board Dated at Niagara Falls Ontario thls 22"d day of May 2001. ~HELIAS ENTERPRISES LIMITED Per: ,~ .~. ,..' ~' ' ' I haVe auth6dty to bind the corporation. : HELLAS ENTERPRISES LIMITED- 5481 DUNN STREET NIAGARA FALLS ON L2G 2N6 '(9(~) 358-9353 THECITYOF Guelph INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT CITY CLERK'S DIVISION City Hall, 59 Carden Street Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1H 3A1 Telephone: (519) 837-5603 Fax: (519) 763-1269 www.city, guelph,on,ca April 23, 2001 Ms. L.E. Payne, City Solicitor Dear Ms. Payne: At a meeting of Guelph City Council held April 17, 2001, the following resolution was passed: "WHEREAS the recent World Trade Organization (WTO) meetings in Seattle to initiate "the Millennium Round" brought public attention to the importance of trade issues to the quality of life people experience in their local community. While the meetings did not reach an agreement on an agenda for the next round of WTO trade talks, discussions on the General Agreement on Trade In Services (GATS) will still take place over the next three years as part of the "built-in agenda" agreed upon at the founding of the WTO in 1995. Discussions on this agreement may result in the inclusion several of the features of the now defunct Mulilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI) opposed by Guelph City Council by resolution on April 17, 2001; AND WHEREAS, the proposed changes to GATS are of concem to local governments as they could affect existing jurisdiction and authorities and could also result in significant administrative burdens and costs; AND WHEREAS, the current GATS is a "bottom-up" agreement (each affected sector such as Construction services, is identified), but proposed changes to the agreement's structure (to a possible "top-down" or "horizontal" structure) would expand the Agreement's application; AND WHEREAS, the Federal Government has neither alerted nor consuRed local governments regarding these issues and as a result, citizens and taxpayers of Canadian municipalities have had little access to information and have also had limited access to informed debates on the proposed changes to GATS; THE CITY OF GUELPH -Page 2- THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 1) THAT Guelph City Council urge the Government of Canada to consult extensively with the people of Canada, especially and including municipal councils, before taking any further action on the GATS; 2) THAT the City of Guelph, while recognizing trade can be beneficial impacts on our region, urge the Prime Min/ster to have Canada file a permanent and explicit exemption in the GATS limiting application to areas of Federal jurisdiction to ensure the provincial, federal and municipal jurisdictions maintain local flexibility and control over the delivery of public services. 3) THAT the Government of Ontario, convene the Legislative Committee to hold public hearings on the impact of the WTO/GATS and on Ontario municipalities, including an invitation of the Federal WTO/GATS negotiator, to provide background information and answer pertinent questions; 4) THAT/he Government of Ontario establish a Trade Advisory Committee for stakeholders for ongoing consultation on international trade issues; s) THAT the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) be urged to dedicate staff to morfitofing WTO discussions and alert Canadian municipalities of any encroachment on their jurisdictions;. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this motion be: circulated to the Member of Parliament representing the City of Guelph with the request that she endorse the City's action; forwarded to other Ontario municipalities for their support; made available to the public; THE CITY OF GUELPH -Page 3- d) forwarded to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Executive for endorsement." *y~ CC. ' Mr. D.R. Creech. Yours truly, Lois A. Gile~ Director of Information Services/Clerk. TO: Mr. W. Wagg, - City Clerk FROM: Ines Lent (for Surfside Inn Motel) SUBJECT: Proposal to change the name of MACKLEM STREET TO NIAGARA PARKWAY On behalf of the property owners on Macldem Street, this is our request to change the name of Macklem Street to Niagara Parkway. In the day to day operation of our respective businesses we constantly encounter unnecessary difficulty informing out of town patrons as to directions on how to locate us. All too frequently they are not able to locale ns, give up and seek similar services elsewhere. In a recent conversation with Mr. Brian Merrett, Chairman Niagara Parks Commission, he expressed personal support for our suggestion and stated that ff Niagara City Council supported our proposal he then would bring the matter up to his Commission for their consideration. We also contacted Mr. Sherman Zavitz, City Historian who claims he is not aware of any significant historical value in that location except of course the name which could perhaps be used later on elsewhere in the Village of Chippawa. We are requesting that this matter be placed on the City Council Agenda at your earliest convenience. ey Fisher, Alderman Art Fedemw, Alderman Encl. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise that we are in full support of having the name of Macklem Street in the Historical Village of Chippawa changed to "Niagara Parkway. ,~' Boat House Restaurant TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise that we are in full support of having the name of Macklem Street in the Historical Village of Chippawa changed to "Niagara Parkway. SIGNED; George Partheniou (Village Restaurant) On behalf of 3779 Macklem St. Dated: Village of Chippa a C Uzen s Comm ftee 8z~20 Lamont Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2G 6V8 J~05.£~$-4.o2 ! June 7, 2001 Mayor Wayne Thomson, Niagara Falls City Council, City of Niagara Falls, P.O. Box 1023, 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Sirs: RE: MACKLEM STREET, CHIPPAWA We were informed that Mr. & Mrs. B. Lint who own the Surfside Inn, Macklem Street, Chippawa, have requested to the City of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Parks Commission to have MacMem Street changed to Niagara River Parkway. We were told that the reason the Lint's wanted the name change was because it was very confusing for their brochures. We feel it would be very simple to change their brochures to Surfside Inn, Niagara River Parkway, Chippawa. This would eliminate a name change because they are at the junction of Macklem Street and Niagara River Parkway anyhow. This name is a very significant historic name in Chippawa. The Macklems in this area had the "Macklem Stone Foundry and the Macklem Tannery which was located near or at Macklem Street. After talking to Mrs. W. Hewitson the owner of the Lennox Cabins, who has been a resident longer than anyone on that street, said she had not be notified of any changes to the name. She told us, "two years ago Mr. & Mrs. Lint came to her and wanted to propose a name change for MacMem Street." She then said to them, "it has always been MacMem Street," she then handed them one of her business cards and said," Macklem Street is on it and that is the way it should be left." Also, her son, who is a laywer, agrees with Mrs. Hewitson. Our group, the Village of Chippawa Citizen's Committee feel that the historic names of "MacMem and Cummings" were the basic founders of Chippawa. They should be recognized and remembered as such for the heritage of Chippawa and not lost to history in a name change. This is the only name to our knowledge where the name "Macklem" is acknowledged in Chippawa. We feel the street should maintain the name "Macklem" and not lost in time. Could you help us out on this issue, with the concerns this Committee and other Chippawa Citizens. We sincerely hope you can help us to keep our heritage. Yours truly CC~ Darlene Willick Secretary Brian Merrett, Niagara Parks Commission Niagara Falls City Council W. Wagg, City of Niagara Falls Art Federow, Councilor File May 30, 2001 Mayor Wayne Thomson Niagara Falls City Council City of Niagara Falls P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Mayor Thomson and City Council Members: Last year there was a proposal to put sidewalks on Gunning Drive. Up until this date nothing has been mentioned about the sidewalks. But since this time there has been two very near misses by motorists dodging the children. As you are aware we are on a bus route and a fire route. When the fire truck answers to an alarm, there are many volunteers racing to get to the fire hall. On a few occasions, these volunteers were coming down Gunning Drive at the same time the children were getting out of school. This is a very dangerous condition. The reason for this letter is because I have overhead many of my neighbours talking about the unsafe conditions of this street. We have children attending Sacred Heart School and children attending Riverview and Rutland School. There would only be 8 or 9 trees to be removed to put in the sidewalks. These trees are also a menace to all of the residents. The sewers are constantly being plugged by their roots. I feel as a resident of Gunning Drive, people talk about what should be done, so I feel it is my duty to let the City know the dangers of this street without the sidewalks. Rather than talk about it could you seriously consider doing something about this problem before a tragedy occurs. Thank you Concerned Citizen cc:File ~H CANADA G, ll N D Y"S · L.UND¥S LANE BIA · RO, BOX 260g~], NIAGARA FALLS ON L2G 7X6 Info Line 1-866-55 l-LANE · www.tourismniagara.com/lundyslane PAGE 0i FAX TRANSMISSION To: Woody Wagg City Clerk City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Fax: 905 356-0759 I~te: May 14, 2001 Re: Budget 2001 From: Jim Cooper, Treasurer Fax: 905 374-1617 Phone: 905 374-1995 Please fred attached, The Lundy's Lane BIA budget as approved at the Annual General Meeting in February. PI.ANNINGMEET!NG dIJ/i i, i Le~ C.~e jim Coo~r Li~a Smi~ GJno Msz. t&rell~ gOS 356-I I(g. e~. ~ 905 374-0288 905 356-1162 ext 618 905 688-2849 OH CANADA EH?! Lu~dy~ la~e IA Bl, ldgM Ovlwimv PAGE Inaii ilIiiI Iblln,d NF Tm~ T~ Iqmmmm t75,S00.00 1~,~30,00 1,150.00 t,000,00 750.00 1,582.00 5,~0.00 _ 17S,~100.00 PLANNING MEETING JUN I i Xnnl Victoria Centre B.I.A. P.O.Box 841 ~ Niagara Falls, Ontario ~ L2E 6V6 Phone 905-358-7137 ~ Fax 905-358-5891 May 24, 2001 Woody Wagg City Clerk City Hall 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X6 Dear Woody: The Victoria Centre B.IA. has finalized the budget for this year. We have set our budget at $60,000.00. Attached you will find a summary the expenditures we have planned which we wish to subrrdt for approval Thank you for your assistance in this matter, PLANNING,~EETiNG._-~iUI'~ ~ 1 ,21]fit Victoria Centre B.I.A. P.O.Box 841 ~ Niagara Falls, Ontario ~ L2E 6V6 Phone 905-358-7137 - Fax 905-358-5891 2001 Budget 1) Association memberships -Niagara Falls Tourism -Chamber of Commerce 2) Website -further development -fees 3) Salary-Marketing consultant/administrator 4) Streetscaping 5) Subsidiary expenses - accounting, stationary, office costs and miscellaneous expenses Request for 2001 budget $60,000.00 Bored o! Management ~/ictor Fermiuolo Chairman 905-~ 74-658~ &:~ Mesik ~ce Chair 905-295-4436 Brian Thompson Sec'retan~ 905-295-4381 David Barnes Tre~urer 905~295-4381 Gino B/Carlo Director 905-295-3451 Art r~lerow Alderman 905-8944784 Sh~ey Fmher Alderman 905-295-3350 Businesses in BIA Almi~ht~ Dollar Store Avondale Store 13~s F~mily Res~u~nt Baron's Auto Kepak ~eld [.D.A. China Dr~on Kest~urant Chippewa Animal Hospi~ Chippawa D~ Cleaners Chippawa House Chippewa Chippawa Medical Clinic Chippa~a btovieland Chippawa Pharmacy Chippewa F~zeria Grandma's House Hairizona Henr~ Travel Centre Hydes's 'v~det~ .John E Howe &: Associates Jamsen'$ Amhery Jo-Ers Hair Salon Ke~mey's Keep-Sakes Nat~'al% Barber Shop Nia~ra Parkway Cour~ Motel On Targets P~wter Town Bazors Edge Royal Bank Summers on Bridgewater Caf~ Titanic Riverside Tavern Unique N~'keting Pleme inform the Chairman if ~ur bu~ine~ name is not Ilet~d h~r~. Thank you. CHIPPAWA--' Improvement 3826 Main Street, Niacin Falls, ON L2G 6]82 TEL:(~05)374-6582 FAX:(905~56-5567 Niagara Falls CiN Hall 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 May 30th, 2001 Dear Mayor Thomson & Members of Council: Please be advised that the Chippawa Business Impravement Area (BIA) has gone through a general meeting and election process on Wednesday, May 30~, 2001 at 7:30 p,m. at the Chippawa Library. Nominations were put forth, and by election the following individuals were elected to the Board of Management for the Chippawa BIA: Victor Ferraiuolo, Gino DiCarlo, Dave Barnes, Brian Thompson & Joe Mizsk. Among the Board of Management as set out by the BIA constitution the Baard elected each other to their according positions. This resulted in the following Board of Management positions for the remainder of the three-year council term: Chairman: Vice-Chair: Secretary: Treasurer: Director: Victor Ferraiuolo Joe Miszk Brian Thompson Dave Barnes gino DICarlo At this time we respectfully request that City Council officially continue to recognize the Chippawa Business Improvement Area [BIA] and its newly elected Board of Management along with its council representatives, Thank you, Sincerely, Victor Ferraiuolo Chairman .._ jUt, t 1 pLANNINg MEETIN~ Club Italia Lodge No. 5 R.R. #1, 2525 Montrose Road Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 6S4 Phone: (905)374-7388 · Fax: (905)374-2044 LIBERTY - EQUALITY - FRATERNITY May 25, 2001 The City of Niagara Falls P.O. Box 1023, 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Attention: Deputy City Clerk and City Council - for information only Dear Sir or Madam: Please be advised that Club Italia's annual picnic will be held in our park on July 8, 2001. During this evem, we are planning to sell beer from a tern. This area has a regular liquor license (outdoor license) (plastic containers only will be used), and the tent area will be used for selling the beer only, no one else will be inside the tent area. (small tent only, to contain beer & cashier) This year we have again decided to include a pyrotechnic fireworks display. Please be assured that we have the proper insurance and license for this display. The person supervising this display is Mr. Gary Labelle (please see attached form) from Garden City Fireworks and he has assured us that he has comacted the fire department. If further information is needed, please do not hesitate to contact us. Yours truly, Frank Candeloro Manager, Club Italia PLANNING MEETING . JUN.[ I ZOO] .., PROOF OF PURCHASE FIREWORKS CLASS 7.2.2 N,B.: 1. The applicant must be the operator in charge of discharging the pyrotechnic devices. 2. This demand is to be sent with the order to the supplier. Garden City Display Fireworks 4637 Lincoln Beamsville, Ontario L0R 1 B3 905-563-8670 1-866-516-8801 gardenfx~nergetel.com I submit this application for buying class 7.2.2 pyrotechnic devices on behalf of: MYSELF: or: SPO.SOR,.G ORGAN,ZAT,O.: C ¢ ADDRESS: ~5 ~_ .~ ~ Ot'%¥r(~ .~ J"~_,.~ . '° FIRING SITE: DATE: ,.~ C~-~ ~, ~ / ~.00 J RAIN DATE (IF APPLICABLE) I hereby certify that I am the holder of a ~alid pyrotechnician license, that I have read and understood the guideliHes and safety procedures of the pyrotechnician's handbook, that I will follow them, and that I will follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding each pyrotechnic device. NAME: (/"~, .~.. -,.-~ /,~,,,'~,'~l~, ADDRESS: .~ '¢<,; .~,/~ ...... , ,,,.,,~ PYROTECHNIC CARD NUMBER: ~ DATE: H ~/ [ ~- PHONE#: LEVEL: 2o0 ~ APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE: EXPIRY DATE: ...;!,: I MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES AUTHORIZATION N.B.: This section is reserved to the authorities having jurisdiction over the event. The applicant has complied with all local laws and regulations and is therefore authorized to discharge class 7.2.2 pyrotechnic devices at the time and place mentioned above. Fire chief, police chief or mayor SIGNATURE FROM A TOWN REPRESENTATIVE: NAME: TITLE: CITY / TOWN: CITY OF PORT COLBORNE Municipal Offices 66 Charlotte Street Port Colborne, Ontario L3K 3C8 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR May 30, 2001 Wayne Thomson, Mayor City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, P,O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls ON L2E 6X5 / . Death: ~"~..~'~ '~ ' The City of Port Colborne's Special Events office is planning the Sunsplash Beach Festival This event, June 22, 23, 24, 2001, is the first within our Sizzlin' Summerin Port program. Sunsplash is a joint venture between the City of Port Colborne, local service organizations, the Chamber of Commerce, and five charitable organizations from throughout the Niagara Region. This event is to raise funds for the charities outlined in the enclosed brochure, while at the same time, extending a clay of fun in the sun for the entire family! May I take this opportunity to challenge Niagara municipalities to join Team Port Celbome in support of local "Regional" charities. The beach volleyball tournament takes place Saturday, June 23, 2001. Upon completion of the tournament there will be musical entertainment featuring Canada's own Kim Mitchell, and at dusk, a spectacular fireworks display will light up the sky along the shores of Lake Erie. I look forward to your participation!! With best regards, I remain, MAYOR PCANNING MEETI, NG CC; Edward P. Lustig, CAe Woody Wag9, Clerk Adele Ken, Director of Parks & Recreation Telephone: (905) 835-2900 E-Mail: mayor@portcolborne.com Fax: (905) 835-2969 Charity Beach Volleyball ~; Tournament ~ What is it~ '~'~ The community challenge is a chance for local teams to get involved in the fun and support of local charities. Cost: $150 per team. Includes: Free parking on the beach! Free entrance to the concert! Tournament Structure/Rules The tournament is broken down into three divi- sions: Competitive, Recreational, and Beginner Recreational. Each team is guaranteed five (5) games. A team shall consist of 6-10 players. There must be six players on the playing field at all times and of those six at least two must be females. A game ends after 12 minutes of play. Held rain or shine. No refunds. Entry Deadline Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 4:30 PM. First Come... First Served! Parking Parking will be available on Nickel Beach each day for $20 per carload. Volleyball teams will receive two fre~e V.I.R Parking Passes. The Music Festival is free. Additional parking will be available at INCO each day for $10 per carload. Free shuttle service to Nickel Beach. Beverage Garden The BEVERAGE/BEER GARDEN will be open at 11:00 am on Saturday June 23, 2001 and 11:30 am on Sunday June 24, 2001. Participants and spectators will be subject to cooler checks upon entrance to the beach. We thank you for your understanding and co-operation in this matter. Entertainment Not playing volleyball? Come out and join us for th~ amazing FREE CONCERTS! SHORES ~e ~1:l~a~e gaca~o~ geS0tL..0a ~e Bea¢~ Sunsplash 2001 / Sherkston Shores EVENT SCHEDULE FREE ADMISSION ALL WEEKEND! During Sunsplash Weekend, you're invited to explore our Resort for FREE! Check out our great Family Beach Events at waterslides miniature c Includes The Old Swimmin' Hole, Waterslides and Miniature Golf! at is a i lake, fronted by Sandy beach. It fea- tures qualified lifeguards and a roped off swimming area, together with a large waterslide and three diving rafts - making it safe, clean, "old- fashion fun" for the entire family] Entertainment Tribute Concert to Britney Spears & Ricky Martin 7:00 pm on the Quarry Beach followed by Fireworks! Niagara's favourite children's entertainers The Smudge Fundaes! Saturday and Sunday 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm Saturday, June 23, 2001 i11:30 am Noon 1 pm · 2pm 2:30 pm · 3pm 5pm 7pm · Dusk The Smudge Fundaes perform! 3 on 3 Beach Soccer Tournament (Kids 'n Teens - Various Divisions - Must Register in Advance) The Smudge Fundaes perform! Tropical Treasures Beachwear Fashion Show The Smudge Fundaes perform! SURVIVOR Beach Competitions Live Patio Music at Castaways Grill & Bar Tribute Concert - Britney Spears & Ricky Martin Tributes LIVE on the beach at The Old Swimmin' Hole Fireworks over The Old Swimmin' Hole! Sunday, June 24, 2001 11:30 am The Smudge Fundaes perform! Noon Family Sand Sculpture Competition Must pre-registe~ - Win a Sherkston Vacation! 1 pm The Smudge Fundaes perform! 2 pm Paddle Boat Races 2:30 pm The Smudge Fundaes perform! sunspl~ ~ ~ Wednesday, June 6, 2001 Sizzlin' Summer Kick-off Golf Tournament Whisky Run Golf Club, 905-835-6864 Sunsplash 2001 Nickel Beach Events Featuring Live Entertainment all day & all night! Licensed Beer Garden Friday June 22 The Chamber of Commerce Clam Bake & Steak Oinner - Live Entertainment Symposium 6:30, Dinner 7:00 905-834-9765 Saturday June 23 Charity Beach Volleyball Tournament Featuring Klm Mitchell in concert at 6:00 p.m. Sunday June 24 Charity Beach Volleyball Tournament Featuring Headstones in concert at 3:45 p.m. Sunday June 24 Ki great bands! Saturday June 23 6:00 p.m. FREE FIREWORKS DISPLAY at Nickel Beach Saturday June 23 at 10:00 pm courtesy of Nlok~l Beach, Welland Ave. Niagara 4320 Bridge St., Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 2R7 Office 905-356-1179 Garage 905-358-9749 Fax 905-356-7746 Emall niatrans~iaw.com Website www.iaw.com/~niatrans May 30, 2001 Mr. Woody Wagg, City Clerk City of Niagara Fails 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Wagg: Further to your request, enclosed the following 'Reports to Council': 1. Additional Bus Service - Saturday/Sunday 2. Brock University- Summer Service If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours very truly, T.D. Librock General Manager TDL/jrb Encl. Niagara Transit 4320 Bridge St., Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 2R7 Office 905-356-1179 Garage 905-358-9749 Fax 905-356-7746 Email niatrans~,,iaw.com Website www.iaw.com/~niatrsn~ To: From: Re: The Mayor and Members of Council Wayne (Bart) Maves, Chairman Additional Bus Service - Saturday/Sundav May15,2001 Further to the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1582, presentation to City Council on April 30, 2001 and a request from Mr. Wagg, City Clerk, for a report from transit staff. Following are background details for your information. · 1995/1996 The provincial government reduced Niagara Transit subsidies by approximately $160,000 · The Finance Committee instructed Niagara Transit, like other City departments at the time, to hold the line on budget increases for 1996. Niagara Transit had two options to reduce the shortfall from the Provincial Government O raise fares e reduce service. Transit fares would have been adjusted by approximately 50 to 60-cents. It was determined by Management staff, with co-operation from the Union, to reduce Saturday service, which was implemented in December 1995. The Commission has received requests to increase service, but have not included the costs in past budget submissions to City Council as it was our understanding that "there were no additional operating funds available". The estimated annual cost to adjust Saturday/Sunday service, as requested by the Union, is $180,000 ($15,000 per month). These estimated costs do not include additional revenues from ridership. Based on 1995 weekend service statistics, and one (1) year to establish ridership patterns, weekend ridership revenue is estimated to increase approximately 20%, or $40,000, netting the deficit increase to $140,000 annually for the additional weekend service. In addition, we will require approximately $10,000 to $15,000 for start-up costs (advertising and promotion etc.). During annual budget deliberations, the Transit Commission considers schedule improvements to better serve passengers, many of whom depend on Niagara Transit as their only means of transportation, but have not recommended service increases, due to financial constraints. increase. Please advise if Council wishes to proceed with the weekend service Wayne (Bart) Maves Chairman TDL/jrb Cc; Commission T. Revenda, Director of Corporate Services Union Niagara Transit 4320 Bridge St., Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 2R7 Office 905-356-t179 Garage 905-358-9749 Fax 905-356-7746 Emall niatrans~iaw.com Webslte www. iaw.com/-niatrans To: From: Re: The Mayor and Members of Council Wayne (Bart) Maves, Chairman Brock University - Summer Service May 15, 2001 Further to Mr. David Corfield's presentation to City Council on April 30, 2001 and a request from Mr. Wagg, City Clerk, for a report from transit staff. Mr. Corfield is requesting an extension of the current Brock Rapid service to include the summer months (89 days of operation) at an estimated cost of $26,700 less ridership revenue. In 1996, Welland Transit provided summer service to Brock on a trial basis and after six weeks of operation, discontinued the service due to lack of ridership. In addition, the Brock University enrollment declines 73% over the summer months. The Transit Commission does not support providing summer service to Brock University, based on projected losses and availability of equipment. Please advise if Council wishes to provide year-round service to Brock University effective September 2001. Wayne (Bart) Maves Chairman TDL/jrb Cc; Commission T. Revenda, Director of Corporate Services AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION Local 1582 - P.O. Box 26, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6S8 May 30, 2001 Mayor Wayne Thompson And Members of City Council City Hall, Niagara Falls, Ontario lie: Wayne (Bart) Maves Letter May 15/01 for Addional Bus Sewice for Sat~ Sun Upon receipt of a copy of this letter today, the estimated annual costs that were presented to you on April 30 to adjust Saturday/Sunday service are $180,000 as stated on page two. Mr. Maves has also stated that with the weekend ridership revenue estimated to increase approximately 20% or $40,000, netting the deficit increase to $140,000 annually for the additional weekend service. This deficit increase would only change the city's Municipal Operating Contribution per Capita from $11.54 that was reported to you in the April 30 th presentation to $13.36 (less than $2.00 per capita based on 1996 census figures ) still way below all other comparable cities of the same size AND we will have the badly needed public transportation on the weekends for the residents of Niagara Falls. This will still show Niagara Transit as one of the most cost efficiem Iransit systems in Ontario in comparison to other cities of the same size. Thank yott Sincerely, PresidenffBusiness Agent-Local 1582 Cc: Mr. Terry Librock Wayne (Bart) Maves Union Affiliated with O.F.L. - C.L.C. - A.F. of L. Jun 06 01 OS:OOp Victoria-Cent?e BIR 905-35B-SB91 Victoria Centre B.I.A. P.O.Box 841 ~ Niagara Falls, Ontario ~ L2E 6V6 Phone 905-358-7137 ~ Fax 905-358-5891 p.1 June 06, 2001 Mr. E.C. Wagg City Clerk 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Woody: Attached please find a copy of my letter to the Mayor regarding pa.tking along Victoria Ave. The Victoria Centre BIA would Eke to have this matter put on the agenda for the Council meeting of June 11, 2001. Please notify me on whether this lS possible. email mcdowells~sympatico.ca cell 905 348 4880 office 905 358 7137 message only fax 905 358 5891 3un 06 O! 06:01p V~ctor~a-C~ntr~ BIR 905-358-5891 Victoria Centre B.I.A. P.O.Box 841 - Niagara Falls, Ontario ~ L2E 6V6 Phone 905-358-7137 - Fax 905-358-5891 June 4, 2001 His Warship Mayor Wayne Thomson and City Council City Hall 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario 1,2E 6X5 Dear Wayne: The Victoria Centre BIA would like to address the problem of traffic along Victoria Ave. in the tourist core. The en~e area is narrow and congestion has escalated for vehicular and pedestrian travelers to the point where both are acting in manners which are unsafe for themselves and others. Pedestrians step off the sidewaUc to move around others, they cross without the benefit of crosswalks, and regn]arly do not heed the traffic signals. Motorists miss the crosswalks as they are not well marked, block side streets, double park, drive erratically to get in and out of parking places, or avoid sitting through the light, and also disregard the traffic signals. This all leads to frustrations and dangerous behaviors in both parties. Although the following suggestions will by no means eliminate the problems, but we do feel however that they may ease them considerably. We are requesting to have the parking meters removed from along Victoria Ave, from Walnut to Centre Streets and that there be no parking in this area. We also suggest that the sidewalks and be widened along this area, There may also be enough room to widen the street slightly. This would allow for pedestrians and cars to have more space and encourage motorists to parkin the many lots in the area. We respectfully request that you bring this to the attention of council for discussion. Thank ~ ' owell JUN 1 1 ZOO1 OnTario The Niagara Parks Commission B~an E. Merrefl' John A.M. Kamahan t~0. Box 150, Niagara Fatls. 0ntarJo. Canada L,?.E 6T2 E-Mai]: npinfo~niaOarapa~.com Web Site; ht~://~w, niagarapa~s.cem TelephoflegO$/$S&.2241 Fax 905/354-504! June 4, 2001 Mr. Woody Wagg, City Clerk City of Niagara Fails 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Subject: Expanded dates for Friday Night Fireworks 2001 Dear Mr. Wagg: The Niagara Parks Commission and other local sponsors request permission to expand the fireworks displays to include eight Sunday night dates beginning July 8, 2001. The additional dates are July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, and August 26. The liability insurance will be updated to include the above dates. The time of the displays will be consistent with the Friday night shows at 10:00 pm. Thank you for assistance with this request. Sincerely, Murray Mold Senior Director Marketing & Business Development Report to: Mayor and Members of City Council From: Alderman Janice Wing and Dennis Wainman General Manager Niagara Falls Humane Society Re: Dog By-law Purpose: To ask City Council to consider establishing a committee to review the need to establish a by-law that would limit the number of dogs or breeding dogs per household. Background: During the past few months there have been occurrences where Animal Control Officers have been called to a residence and have observed situations where the home houses multiple dogs. In most cases we suspect that the owners of the animals are breeding the dogs for profit and unless the ACO has grounds to charge under the criminal code or lay charges for any dog not licensed, there is not much that can be done legally to prevent these situations. We have also received a letter from a concerned resident who has prompted us to review this situation further and in doing so have met with the City Solicitor Ray Kallio for legal input. Mr. Kallio advised us that through his research of this matter he has been able to identify other municipalities that have a by-law in place for limitations on dog ownership. Mr. Kailio also indicated that it is also possible to include a classification within a by-law that would recognize and exempt dogs that are spayed or neutered. As Council is aware, there are registered breeders, animal rescue places and responsible pet owners of spay/neutered dogs in Niagara Falls and it is not the intent of the Humane Society to have a by-law established that would affect these operations and owners. The Humane Society would however support a by-law that would prevent non-registered breeding and limitatious on the number of dogs per household with the noted exemptions. At the March 2001, Board of Directors meeting of the Niagara Falls Humane Society the following motion was passed. Whereas the Board of Directors of the Niagara Falls Humane Society is of the opinion that a limit on the number of dogs or breeding dogs, per household may be in the public interest. Be it hereby resolved that the Board of Directors of the Niagara Falls Humane Society request City Council to consider establishing limitations on the number of dogs per household; and the Council establish a committee to review and receive public input thereon. The City of /Jl~ Niagara Falls llJJ- Canada~.,~_~JJ~'~ Community Services Department Municipal Works 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www,city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: bdarrell~city.niagarafalls.on.ca Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director MW-2001-72 June 11, 2001 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: MW-2001-72- Appointment of Consultant; Oakwood Drive Pumping Station Upgrade Class Environmental Assessment RECOMMENDATION: In accordance with the City's Consultant Selection Policy, it is recommended that the City of Niagara Falls enter into a Consulting Services Agreement for the Oakwood Drive Pumping Station Upgrade, Class Environmental Assessment with Earth Tech Canada Inc., for the upset limit of $9,530.00. BACKGROUND: The majority of the Metrus / Montrose Business Park is proposed to be serviced by new sanitary sewers that outlet to the Oakwood Drive Pumping Station. To accommodate the additional flows, the Oakwood Drive Pumping Station needs to be upgraded. The upgrade would include the installation of larger pumps, new electrical control panels and a larger generator for standby power. To increase the existing rated capacity of the pumping station, installing larger pumps, and to install a larger generator, a Class Environmental Assessment (Schedule B) is required to be completed. As per the City's Consultant Selection Policy, direct appointment for engineering up to $60,000, Earth Tech Canada Inc. has been selected to complete this work. Previously, they have successfully completed similar jobs for the City and Region. The costs for this project were included in the 2001 Capital Budget. Your concurrence with the above recommendation would be appreciated. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development Building & By-Laws 2001-06-11 Prepared by: Bob Darrall, C.E.T. Project Manager Reco ded by: tij ovic, .Eng. Director of Municipal Works John MacDonald Executive Director of Community Services -2- MW-2001-72 Respectfully submitted by: EdWard P. £~ti~/~ Chief Administrative Officer Community Services Department Municipal Works 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: munwks@city,niagarafalls.on.ca Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director MW-2001-73 File G-180-05 June 11, 2001 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson, and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RE: MW-2001-73 Amendment of Parking & Traffic By-law 894000 To Incorporate Former Regional Roads RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that the bylaws appearing on tonight's agenda, amending By-law 89-2000, be approved. BACKGROUND: Several roads were transferred from the Region of Niagara to the City of Niagara Falls in 2000. These roads have been inventoried for existing signage and the necessary Parking and Traffic By- law amendments prepared. The amendment of the by-law will allow the regulations to be enfomed. The amendments incorporate the following schedules: · Stopping Prohibited · Standing Prohibited · Parking Prohibited · Parking Meter Zones · Taxi Cab Stands · Stop Signs at Intersections · One Way Highways · Limited Parking · Prohibited Tums · Through Highways · Speed Limits · Yield Signs June 11, 2001 -2- MW-2001-73 Councils concurrence with the recommendations outlined in this report would be appreciated. Prepared by: Karl Dren, C.E.T., Manager of Traffic & Parking Services by: Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng., Director of Municipal Works Approve9~: Executive Director of Community Services Respectfully Submitted by: Edward P. Lustig, Chief Administrative Officer M.Carrick V52001COUNCIL~001 06 1 l~lW2001-73.wpd The City of l~l~llJ,. Niagara Falls JJj Community Services Department Municipal Works 4310 Queen Street P.O, Box 1023 Niagara Fails, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: munwks@city.niagarafalls.on.ca Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director MW-2001-76 File G-180-01 June 11, 2001 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson, and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RE: MW-2001-76 Municipal Parking & Traffic Committee Recommendations - May 15, 2001 Meeting RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) MW-2001-57 - Windermere Road and Camrose Street - Intersection Control Review 2) It is recommended that a stop sign be installed on the east leg of Camrose Street at Windermere Road facing eastbound motorists. MW-2001-38 - Willoughby Drive between Main Street and Weinbrenner Road Traffic Operations Review It is recommended that: in-ground reflective delineators be installed in advance of, and throughout the horizontal curve on Willoughby Drive between Aberdeen Street and Gunning Drive; a double yellow centre line be applied on Willoughby Drive between Aberdeen Street and Gunning Drive; chevron alignment signs be installed along the outer edge of the horizontal curve facing motorists in both directions; "slippery when wet" signs be installed on Willoughby Drive north of Cattell Drive facing northbound motorists and on Willoughby Drive south of Aberdeen Street facing southbound motorists; the existing "sharp curve ahead" warning sign supplemented with a 25-km/h advisory speed tab on Willoughby Drive 220 metres south of Aberdeen Street facing southbound motorists be relocated 100 metres northerly and replaced with an oversized "sharp curve ahead" warning sign; June 11, 2001 -2- MW-2001-76 the existing "sharp curve ahead" warning sign supplemented with a 25~km/h advisory speed tab on Willoughby Drive opposite of Gunning Drive be replaced with an oversized "sharp curve ahead" warning sign; the Niagara Regional Police consider Willoughby Drive as an expansion to their "Ride Program" targeting motorists that drink and drive; Neighbourhood "Speed Watch" Program brochures be distributed to residents of Willoughby Drive; a traffic operations review be carried out at the horizontal curve on Willoughby Drive between Aberdeen Street and Gunning Drive after a three month and a one year implementation period; and, 10. should the results of the review indicate that the preceding recommendations have not rectified the collision frequency or reduce the speed of motorists at/near the curve, alternate Neighbourhood Traffic Management Programs be considered. 3) MW-2001-62 - Exnansion of ParkinR Meter Boundary - Falisview Area It is recommended that: Pay & Display machines be installed on Clark Avenue between Robinson Street and Ferry Street, on Fallsview Blvd. between Robinson Street and Ferry Street and on Livingstone Street between Stanley Avenue and Fallsview Blvd.; additional funding be taken from the Parking Reserve Fund to purchase additional on-slxeet Pay and Display machines; and, the recommendations from Report MW-2001-62, concerning the Fallsview Area, be forwarded to the B.I.A. for discussion and comment. 4) MW-2001-59 - Desson Avenue at Spring Street - Request for All-Way Stop Control It is recommended that no revisions to the existing traffic control devices at the intersection of Desson Avenue and Spring Street be carried out at this time. BACKGROUND: The Municipal Parking and Traffic Committee, at its meeting of May 15, 2001, considered the matters noted and formulated the recommendations above. June 11, 2001 -3- MW-2001-76 Council's concurrence with the recommendations outlined in this report would be appreciated. for Sam LaRosa, Vice Chairperson, Municipal Parking & Traffic Conunittee S:\TRAFFIChREPORTSk2001 ~2001 CouncilhMW2001.76.wpd Community Services Department Municipal Works 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagamfalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: fhiggins~city.niagamfalls.on.ca Ed Dujlovlc, P. Eng. Director MW 2001-79 File 01-11 June 11, 2001 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RE: MW 2001-79 Contract 2001-11 Expanded Asphalt Stabilization of Roads RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the unit prices submitted by the low tenderer, Hard Rock Paving Co. Ltd., be accepted and that the by-law appearing on tonight's agenda be passed. BACKGROUND: The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the City Clerk, Mr. E. C. Wagg, opened tenders on Wednesday, June 6th, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. for the above noted contract. Tenders were picked up by five (5) Contractors, and three (3) bids were received. Shown below is a smnmary of the tender prices, excluding G.S.T. submitted by the Contractors, together with the corrected bids. 1. Hard Rock Paving Co. Ltd. ( Thorold ) $187,444.84 2. Rotomill Services Ltd. (Brampton) $206,626.40 3. Miller Paving Ltd. (Markham) *$220,888.00 ($220,885.14) The lowest tender was received from Hard Rock Paving Co. Ltd. in the amount of $187,444.84. This Contractor has performed satisfactorily on past contracts for the City. It is therefore, Staff' s opinion that this Contractor is qualified to undertake this project. Financing: The Engineer's estimate for this contract was $190,000.00. Project Costs: Awarded Contract $187,444.84 Net G.S.T. $ 5,623.35 Municipal Works Total $193,068.19 WorMng Together to Serve Our Community Fire Services Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development June 11, 2001 Funding: Bituminous Operating Account Asphalt Overlay/Rehabilitation Total 2 MW-2001-79 $145,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $195,000.00 As indicated above, there is sufficient funds to undertake this work.. Construction is scheduled to commence on June 25, 2001 and will be completed by end of August. The streets included under this program are; Garner Rd. and Beechwood Rd., both from Lundy's Lane to McLeod Rd. Council's concurrence with the recommendation made in this report would be appreciated. Prepared by: Frank Higgins, C.E.T., Manager of Projects ctfully Submitted by: Edward P. Lusrig, Chief Administrative Officer Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director of Municipal Works ¢~ of Community Services The City of Niagara Falls Community Services Department Municipal Works 4310 Oueen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on,ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: munwks@city.niagarafalls,on.ca Ed DuJlovic, P. Eng. Director June 11, 2001 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RE: MW-2001-80 Consulting Services for the Replacement of a Watermain Victoria Avenue RECOMMENDATION: In accordance with the City's Consultant Selection Policy, it is recommended that the City of Niagara Falls enter into a Consulting Services Agreement with Quartek Group Inc. for the design of a watermain on Victoria Avenue for the upset limit of $24,600 excluding GST. BACKGROUND: The City of Niagara Falls is planning to replace the watermain on Victoria Avenue from Roberts Street to Simcoe Street. This work includes reactivating the watermain connection across Roberts Street (Hwy 420) which will improve the water circulation in the distribution system for the entire downtown area. As per the City's Consultant Selection Policy, direct appointment for design work up to $60,000, Quartek Engineering Group has been selected to complete this work. Previously they (as F.J. Reinders) have successfully completed similar jobs for the City and staff are recommending that they be retained for this work. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development MW-2001-80 Page 2 June 11, 2001 Your concurrence with the above recommendation would be appreciated. Manager of Engineering Services Respectfully submitted: Edward P. Lustig ~' Chief Administrative Officer ~Recomme ed by: uj ovic, P. Eng. Director of Municipal Works Executive Director of Community Services The City of Niogoro Fo,s Community Services Department Municipal Works 4310 Queen Street P,O, Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www,city,niagarafalls,on,ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: munwks@city.niagarafalls,on,ca Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director June 11, 2001 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RE: MW-2001-81 Consulting Services for the Replacement of a Watermain Buttrey Street RECOMMENDATION: In accordance with the City's Consultant Selection Policy, it is recommended that the City of Niagara Falls enter into a Consulting Services Agreement with Martin Engineering Inc. for the design ofa watermain on Buttrey Street for the upset limit of $28,600 excluding GST. BACKGROUND: The City of Niagara Falls is planning to replace the watermain on Buttrey Avenue from Victoria Avenue to River Road. This work will decommission and replace two existing watermains with one new main. As per the City's Consultant Selection Policy, direct appointment for design work up to $60,000, Martin Engineering Inc. has been selected to complete this work. Previously they have successfully completed similar jobs for the City and staff are recommending that they be retained for this work. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development MW-2001-81 Page 2 June 11, 2001 Your concurrence with the above recommendation would be appreciated. Manager of Engineering Services Respectfully submitted: Edward P. Lustig ,~, c~ Chief Administrative Officer Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director of Municipal Works John MacDonald Executive Director of Community Services The City of ~1~ Community Services Department Municipal Works 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: bdarrall@city.niagarafalls.on.ca Ed DuJlovic, P. Eng. Director MW-2001-83 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: June 11, 2001 Re: MW-2001-83 Contract 01-186-00 Parking Lot #13 Main Street, Parking Lot 010 Park Street and Chicanes RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the unit prices submitted by the low tenderer, Norjohn Limited, be accepted and the by-law be passed. BACKGROUND: The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the City Clerk, Mr. E. C. Wagg, opened tenders on Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. for the above noted contract. Tender documents were picked up by eleven (11) Contractors and seven (7) bids were received. Listed below is a summary of the totalled tendered prices, excluding GST, received from the seven (7) Contractors, together with the corrected bids * 1. Norjohn Ltd. 2. Alfidome Construction 3. Rankin Construction Inc. 4. Steed & Evans Ltd. 5. Hard Rock Paving Company Ltd. (Port Colbome) (Thorold) $441,218.00 (Niagara Falls) $455,602.00 (St. Catharines) *$462,073.50 (Niagara Falls ) $482,305.00 $492,180.00 ($462,062.50) Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development Building & By-Laws 2001-06-11 2 MW-2001-83 6. Stevensville Lawn Service (Stevensville) $498,778.00 7. Peninsula Fence & Landscaping (Fonthill) *$505,126.30 ($505,321.90) The lowest tender was received from Norjohn Limited in the mount of $441,218.00. This Contractor has previously performed similar type projects for the City. We are therefore, of the opinion, that this Contractor is capable of successfully undertaking this project. Financing: The Engineer's estimate for this contract was $450,000.00. Project Costs: Awarded Contract Utility Relocation's Net G.S.T. 3% $441,218.00 $ 3,073.50 $ 13,328.74 TOTAL $457,620.24 Funding: Parking Reserve Fund. $457,620.24 TOTAL $457,620.24 This project is scheduled to commence on June 25, 2001. All works are to be completed within 35 working days. Council's concurrence with the recommendation made would be appreciated. Prepared by: Bob Darrall, C.E.T. Project Manager Respectfully submitted by: Edward P. Lust~g Chief Administrative Officer Director of Municipal Works John MacDonald Executive Director of Community Services The City of Community Services Department Municipal Works 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www. city.niagarafalls.on ,ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-rnail: bdarrall@city.niagarafalls.on.ca Ed DuJlovlc, P. Eng. Director MW-2001-84 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: June 11, 2001 MW-2001-84 Contract Ol-ll3-O1 Cathodic Protection of Watermains RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the unit prices submitted by the low tenderer, Taunton Construction Limited, be accepted and the by-law be passed. BACKGROUND: The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the City Clerk, Mr. E. C. Wagg, opened tenders on Tuesday, June 5, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. for the above noted contract. Tender documents were picked up by eight (8) Contractors and four (4) bids were received. Listed below is a summa~ of the totalled tendered prices, excluding GST, received from the four (4) Contractors, together with the corrected bids * $292,542.80 $311,610.00 $313,620.00 *$321,721.77 ($321,720.57) l. Taunton Construction Ltd. 2. Ken Warden Construction Ltd. 3. DeRose Bros. Gen. Contracting 4. V. Gibbons Contracting Ltd. (Whitby) (Niagara Falls ) (Thorold) (Ridgeway) The lowest tender was received from tenderer, Taunton Construction Limited in the amount of $292,542.80. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development Building & By-Laws 2001-06- I 1 2 MW-2001-84 Taunton Construction Limited is a company that specializes exclusively in the installation of cathodic protection. This Contractor has completed similar type projects for many municipalities in Ontario including the Region of Durham, City of Markham and City of Toromo. We are therefore, of the opinion, that this Contractor is capable of successfully undertaking this project. Financing: The Engineer's estimate for this contract was $260,000.00. Project Costs: Awarded Contract Net G.S.T. 3% $292,542.80 $ 8,776.28 TOTAL $301,319.08 Funding: Water Improvements Capital Budget $301,319.08 TOTAL $301,319.08 This project is scheduled to commence on June 25, 2001. All works are to be completed within 35 working days. Council's concurrence with the recommendation made would be appreciated. Prepared by: Bob Darrall, C.E.T. Project Manager Respectfully submitted by: Chief Administrative Officer Director of Municipal Works JohiYMacDonald Executive Director of Community Services The City of Community Services Department Municipal Works 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www. city,niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: bdarrall@city.niagarafalls.on.ca Ed DuJlovic, P. Eng. Director MW-2001-85 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: June 11, 2001 Re: MW-2001-85 Contract 01-174-98 Ontario Power Generation Outfall Erosion Control Rehabilitation Works Oalovood Drive and Hawkins Creek RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the unit prices submitted by the low tenderer, Hard Rock Paving Company Limited be accepted and the by-law be passed. BACKGROUND: The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the City Clerk, Mr. E. C. Wagg, opened tenders on Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. for the above noted contract. Tender documents were picked up by nine (9) Contractors and five (5) bids were received. Listed below is a summary of the totalled tendered prices, excluding GST, received from the five (5) Contractors, together with the corrected bids * 1. Hard Rock Paving Company Ltd. (Port Colbome) 2. CRL Campbell Construction 3. Rankin Construction Inc. 4. DeRose Bros. Gen. Contracting 5. Provincial Construction (Wainfleet) ( St. Catharines) ( Thorold ) ( Niagara Falls ) $291,940.15 *$309,530.40 ($315,297.40) *$322,038.00 ($321,829,00) *$326,295.31 ($326,295.29) $331,030.50 Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Wor~s Fire Sen/ices Pan~s, Recreation & Culture Business Development Building & By-Laws 2001-06-11 2 MW-2001-85 The lowest tender was received from Hard Rock Paving Company Limited in the amount of $291,940.15. This Contractor has previously completed projects for the City and completed similar type of projects for Ontario Power Generation and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation. We are therefore, of the opinion, that this Contractor is capable of successfully undertaking this project. Financing: The Engineer's estimate for this contract was $300,000.00. Project Costs: Awarded Contract Miscellaneous Fees ( NPCA ) Testing Net G.S.T. 3% $291,940.00 $ 500.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 8,818.20 TOTAL $303,258.20 Funding: Capital Construction Program Ontario Power Generation $150,000.00 $160,000.00 TOTAL $310,000.00 This project is scheduled to commence on June 25, 2001. All works are to be completed within 30 working days. Council's concurrence with the recommendation made would be appreciated. Prepared by: Bob Darrall, C.E.T. Project Manager Respectfully submitted by: Edward e. L~ /~ Chief Administrative Officer by: Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng. Director of Municipal Works (~f- John MacDonald Executive Director of Community Services The City of ~l~blf NiQgclro Fcllls IlK I - Community Services Department Municipal Works 4310 Queen Street P.O, Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www,city.niagarafalls.on,ca Tel: (90§) 356-7521 Fax: (906) 356-2354 E-mail: fhiggins@city.niagarafalls.on,ca Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director MW 2001-86 File 01-08 June 11,2001 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RE: MW 2001-86 Contract 2001-08 Surface Treatment of Roads RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the unit prices submitted by the low tenderer, Norjohn Limited, be accepted and that the by-law appearing on tonight's agenda be passed. BACKGROUND: The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the City Clerk, Mr. E. C. Wagg, opened tenders on Wednesday, June 6th, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. for the above noted contract. Tenders were picked up by four (4) Contractors, and one (1) bid was received. Shown below is a summary of the tender price, excluding G.S.T. submitted by the Contractor. 1. Norjohn Ltd. ( Thorold ) $168,633.25 The lowest tender was received from Norjohn Ltd. in the amount of $168,633.25. This Contractor has performed satisfactorily on past contracts for the City. It is therefore, Staff's opinion that this Contractor is qualified to undertake this project. Financing: The Engineer's estimate for this contract was $175,000.00. Project Costs: Awarded Contract $168,633.25 Net G.S.T. $ 5,059.00 Total $173,692.25 Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Wo~s Fire Services Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development June 11, 2001 2 MW-200! .' 86 Funding: Bituminous Operating Account $105,000.00 Niagara Parks Commission (Weaver Rd.) $ 70,000.00 Total $175,000.00 As indicated above, there is sufficient funds to undertake this work. The Niagara Parks Commission, thru the use of Weaver Road for track traffic in the construction of the Golf Courses, have agreed to contribute towards the cost of rehabilitating this road. Attached is the proposed list of all the streets included under this program. Construction is scheduled to commence on June 25, 2001 and will be completed by end of August. Council's concurrence with the recommendation made in this report would be appreciated. Prepared by: Frank Higgins, C.E.T., Manager of Projects Respectfully Submitted by: _ Edward P. Lustig, Chief Administrative Officer Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director of Municipal Works (~ John MacDonald, Executive Director of Community Services Table A 2001 Surface Treatment Program City of Niagara Falls Street List Street From T._o_o Length Beechwood Road Lundy's Lane McLeod Rd. 1700 m This section of roadway has been included under the Expanded Asphalt Stabilization Program contract. Upon completion, this road will then be sealed with a single application of surface treatment. This application to be scheduled within a short period of time once the expanded asphalt stabilization is completed. Garner Rd Lundy's Lane McLeod Rd 2000 m This section of roadway has been included under the Expanded Asphalt Stabilization Program contract. Upon completion, this road will then be sealed with a single application of surface treatment. This application to be scheduled within a short period of time once the expanded asphalt stabilization is completed Nichols Lane Beechwood Rd. 600m West 600 m This section of roadway is to be pulverize, reshaped and a double application of surface treatment placed. Weaver Rd. Niagara Pkwy. Willoughby Rd. 2000m The first 250m from the Niagara Parkway will receive a single application of surface treatment. From that point on, the remaining section is to pulverized, with approx. 50mm of stone added. The roadway is to be:graded and reshaped then a double application of surface treatment applied. Weaver Rd. Willoughby Rd. Sodom Rd. 1500m This section of roadway is to be pulverized, reshaped and a double application of surface treatment placed. Bridgewater St. Southwest of Sophia southwest limit This section of roadway is to be regraded to provide a superelevated roadway from the house side to the river. Once the grading is finalized, then a double surface treatment will be applied. Community Services Department Municipal Works 4310 Queen Street P.O, Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls, on,ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: munwks@city.niagarafalls.on.ca Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director MW-2001-89 File G-180-20 June 11, 2001 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson, and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RE: M~V-2001-89 Purchase of Pay and Display Parking Machines for On-Street Use - Fallsview Area RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that sixteen (16) Pay and Display parking machines be purchased from Precise Bfl Systems Limited, at a cost of 266,800.00. BACKGROUND: This report should be considered in conjunction with Report No. MW-2001-76, Municipal Parking & Traffic Committee, Recommendations - May 15, 2001 Meeting, also being discussed at tonight's Council Meeting. Item number 3 of the above mentioned report recommends the expansion of pay parking in the Fallsview Area, by installing Pay & Display Machines. In 2000, eight (8) Pay and Display Machines were installed on various City streets by Precise B/I Systems Ltd. Those machines replaced long duration parking meters. For 2001, Staff budgeted the installation of another eight (8) machines to replace long duration parking meters. Staff will postpone the parking meter replacement program in order to permit the installation of these eight (8) pay and display machines in the Fallsview area. In addition, the proposed pay parking areas would require the purchase of eight (8) additional machines. These machines are not hard wired to their location, instead they are solar powered and use radio frequency communication, therefore, they are easily relocated to another location at minimal cost. The equipment being recommended is both flexible in operation, as well as being easily relocated should any of the roads change in their designation (ie. traffic lanes, restricted parking, etc.). Staff have been very satisfied with Precise's performance thus far and are recommending the purchase of sixteen (16) more machines from Precise B/I Systems Ltd. at a cost of $16,765.00 per machine for a total of $266,800.00 (including taxes and installation). At this time, Precise is the only company that has demonstrated both solar and radio frequency technologies in the field, therefore, Staff is recommending the purchase of this equipment from them based on a sole supplier quote. June 11,2001 -2- MW-2001-89 Funding: Account # P001-4800-1530 - $133,400.00 # Parking Reserve Fund - $133,400.00 Councils concurrence with the recommendation outlined in this report would be appreciated. Prepared by: Karl Dren, C.E.T., Manager of Traffic & Parking Services Director of Municipal Works & 2 ehnculDMlixaCeDE°..-~ea¢l~;r o f Community Services Respectfully Submitted by: Edward P. Lustig, ~ ~ Chief Administrative Officer S:\TRAFFIC~.EPORTSL2001 ~2001 CouncilhMW2001-89.wpd The City of I- Community Services Department Parks, Recreation & Culture 7565 Lundy's Lane Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1G9 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-7404 E-mail: akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca June 11, 2001 Adele Kon Director R-2001-22 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson, and Members of Municipal Council, City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: R-2001-22 Canada Day - Free Swimming RECOMMENDATION: That City Council authorize free swimming at the four (4) Municipal Pools on Sunday, July 1st 2001, as part of the celebrations planned for Canada's 134t~ Birthday. BACKGROUND: The Niagara Falls Canada Day Committee is again coordinating the celebrations for Canada's Birthday. A busy day of entertainment, exhibits, games, classic car show and demonstrations are planned with a Parade starting offthe Celebration at 11:00 a.m. It is the Committee's hope that the children of the City of Niagara Falls will further be able to enjoy and remember Canada's Birthday, through the offering of free swimming. Respectfully Submitted: VS/das Kim Craitor, Alderman, Chair, Canada Day Committee. The City of Niagara Falls Community Services Department Parks, Recreation & Culture 7565 Lundy's Lane Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1G9 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-7404 E-mail: akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca June l 1, 2001 Adele Kon Director R-2001-26 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson, and Members of Municipal Council, City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: R-2001-26- Canada Day 2001 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that this report be received and filed for information. BACKGROUND: The Niagara Falls Canada Day Committee has an exciting program planned for Canada's 134th Birthday on Sunday, July Ist 2001. This popular event attracts many people to the Optimist Youth Park, with activities taking place from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This year's theme is Celebrate Canada..."Niagara Falls Style.. The Festivities start with a Parade from the Delta Monte Carlo Bingo Parking Lot on Drummond Road. The Grand Parade Marshall will be the first baby bom in Niagara Falls in the year 2001. The Thorold Pipe and Dnan Band and the Lincoln and Welland Regiment Band will be participating in the Parade, along with more than 80 entries received to date. Additional festivities for this year at Optimist Park include the Crowning of Miss Niagara, Tom Bishop's Wild West Show, children's inflatable play station, YTV's Weird on Wheels Show, and popular youth groups including, The Rick Rose Band, Up In Smoke, In- Tense, Tributes to N'Sync, Britney Spears, Shania Twain, The King of Rock'N Roll by Elvis Now, and much much more. The Opening Ceremony will once again include the singing of 'O Canada', winners of the Essay Contest, Good Citizen Awards, as well as a special presentation to the Parade Grand Marshal. The community is supporting the Canada Day event and donations have reached $14,355.00 (summary attached). }Forking Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development R-2001-26 - 2 - June 11, 2001 CONCLUSION: The Niagara Falls Canada Day Committee would like to extend an invitation to Members of City Council and all citizens of Niagara Falls to attend the Celebrations at Optimist Youth Park on Sunday, July 1st 2001. This is a free event that is guaranteed to provide something for the entire family. Respectfully Submitted: Alderman Kim Craitor Chair, Canada Day Committee. VS/das Attachment S:\Council\Counci12001~R-2001 ~26.wpd 2001 CANADA DAY DONATIONS Date Revised: June4/01 Casino Niagara $5,000.00 John Howard Society of Niagara 50.00 ~ Simcoe Street Public School 100.00 Niagara Peninsula Canadian Hungarian Cultural (Sports Centre) 300.00 Niagara Strings 300.00 Our Lady of Peace Holy Name 50.00 Canadian Corps Unit #104 200.00 Ukr~ainian Canadian Hi,Ih Horizon - Bingo 100.00 Lundy's Lane BIA 500.00 Stamford Lions Club 100.00 Kentucky Colonel of Niagara 100.00 Niagara Falls Sertoma Club 200.00 Bingo Country Charities Association 250.00 Niagara Fails Federal Riding Liberal Association 200.00 Knights of Cloumbus 200.00 Bingo Country 250.00 Niagara Marco Polo Foundation 100.00 Parents Association 2835 RCACC 100.00 Niagara Fails Nature Club 50.00 Niagara Falls Horticultural Society 25.00 Mr. David Hicks 5~00 Friends of Stamford Village 25.00 Tim Hortons - Dorchester Road, Thorold Stone 'Road and Montrose Road Stores 500.00 Chippawa Volunteer Firefighters Association 100.00 Niagara Ten Club 2,000.00 Downtown Board of Management 50.00 The Ritz Motel Limited 100.00 Lioness Club of Stamford 200.00 Niagara Falls Labour Charitable Foundation 2,500.00 Lord Halifax I.O.D.E. 50.00 First Niagara Insurance 100.00 Niagara Shrine Club 500.00 St. Patrick's Parish Bingo Committee 50.00 TOTAL I $'14,355.00 $:~event$'~Canada Day~000~on ations~bu sin ess. 123 The City of ~l~l~ Corporate Services Department Clerk's Division 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-9083 E-mail: wwagg @city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls Members: June 11, 2001. E.C. Wagg City Clerk CD-2001-05 Re: CD-2001-05 - Special Occasion Permits RECOMMENDATIONS: That Council indicate it has no objection to the issuance of Special Occasion Permits to the organizations listed in this report. BACKGROUND: Correspondence has been submitted by the following organizations and has been reviewed and approved by the Parks, Recreation & Culture; Building & Inspections Division; and the Fire Department. Council's concurrence with the Recommendation is requested. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 51 Patio Bar, Barbecue, Yard September 9, 2001 5743 Valley Way Sale & Sport Events Sertoma Lobster & Prime Rib Dinner June 24, 2001 Knights of Columbus Hall, 6101 North Street Larry Pugliese Slo-Pitch Tournament July 7 & 8, 2001 C.W. Palmer Park, Stanley Avenue City Clerk Approved by: ~Tony Ravenda Executive Director of Corporate Services E~ect fully submitted: dward P. Lustig Chief Administrative Office ECW:lw Corporate Services Department The Cily of Niagara Falls lJ~ll~/~ Legal Services 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905)374-7500 E-mail: rkallio@city.niag arafalls.on.ca R.O. Kalllo City Solicitor L-2001-29 June 11, 2001 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of Municipal Council, City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: L-2001-29, Establishment of a Daylighting Triangle As a Public Highway - Colborne Street Our File No.: 2001-93 RECOMMENDATION: That the daylighting triangle, described as Part 3 on Reference Plan No. 59R- 11154, be established as a public highway, to form part of Colbome Street. BACKGROUND: As a condition of Land Division Committee consent, Ronald Gagnon and Laurelle Gagnon conveyed a daylighting triangle to the City. The subject land is located at the south east comer of Colbome Street and St. Peter Avenue and shown hatched on the plan attached. Staff is now recommending that the subject land be dedicated as a public highway to form part of Colbome Street. Prepare~ by: .M. Daniels, A.M.C.T. Legal Assistant/Property Manager. 2.~~ by: City Solicitor. Approved by: ~Tony Ravenda,' Executive Director of Corporate Services. Working Together to Serve Our CommuniO~ Clerk's Finance · Human Resoumes · Information Systems · Legal Planning & Development N AREA 6957.0 sq. fi, 4949.7 sq. ft. 112.5 sq. ft. S Colborne ~ z o21 _j 2>- m 115 Lot 'o ~-~ PiN 64,2?9 - ~ ~ PART I Lo[ N89',4-5'E PiN 642?9- 0329_~_T) PART 2 ~- o~ (~,~,,,'& m~ 120.ti' 11 PIN 64279- 0328 o.~, O. 15 N Lot, 10 Lot 9 Corporate Services Department Legal Services 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905)374-7500 E-mail: rkallio@city.niagarafalls.on.ca His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of Municipal Council, City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: June 11, 2001 R.O. Kallio City Solicitor L-2001-30 L-2001-30, Establishment of Turnarounds And One Foot Reserve As Public Highways Part 1 on Reference Plan No. 59R-11347 and Block A on Plan No. 225 - Balmoral Avenue Block 12 on Plan 59M-259 - Silvan Street Our File Nos.: 1996-204, 2000-05 RECOMMENDATION: 1. That the turnaround, being Part 1 on Reference Plan No. 59R~ 11347, and the one foot reserve described as Block A on registered Plan No. 225 be established as a public highway, to be known as Balmoral Avenue. 2. That the turnaround, being Block 12 on registered Plan No.59M-259, be established as part of a public highway, to be known as Silvan Street. BACKGROUND: In 1996 a land exchange between the City and Gerardo and Anna Cavaricci rendered a building lot. As a result, Balmoral Avenue was required to be extended, past the one foot reserve, as shown on the Plan attached. Staff is now recommending that the road extension together with the one foot reserve be established as Balmoral Avenue. L-2001-30 - 2 - June 11, 2001 Block 12 on registered Plan No. 59M-259 is the easterly portion of a turnaround located on the east side of Silvan Street and shown hatched on the plan attached. It was conveyed to the City at the time of registration of the Flowers Estate Subdivision. Staffis now recommending that the subject land be dedicated as public highway to form part of Silvan Street. S.M. Daniels, A.M.C.T. Legal Assistant/Property Manager. Approved by: Tony Ravenda, Executive Director of Corporate Services. City Solicitor. Respectfully Submitte ~d~.,,, P. Lustig, Chief Administrative Officer. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerk's Finance Human Resoumes Information Systems · Legal Planning 8. Development WP. LEGEND BEARING NOTE Lof B - PLAN 225 & Pod of Slomford Township Lot 114 _ua,,____ ,,~ ~~now ,~,~.'._,_.,~_=~,~.~ CiTY OF NIAGARa, FALLS · -- ~.~.4ca~ REGIONAL MUNIC~P~*LITY OF NIAGARA N i E 59R-10356 .LOC~ ~_~ S PLAN 59M~253 (0.305 reserve) Ri1 LOT 3 LOT 4 LOT 5 PIN 6#287- 0117 LOT 75 P/N 64287 - 0059 z LOT 7 6 PIN 64287 - 0060 LOT 77 SURVEYOR"S REAL PROPERTY REPORT LOT 4, PLAN 59M--259 Cl'r'f OF NIAGARA FALLS LEGEND "."? .... -~"~-~2~'.~T.-: ;~-' SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATF 1284211 ~latthe~s, Cameron, Hey~9od - Kerry T. Howe Surveying Limited Corporate Services Department N,agara Foils Can~W Legal Services 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city,niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905)374-7500 E-mail: rkallio@city,niag arafalls.on.ca R.O. Kallio City Solicitor L-2001-31 June 11, 2001 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of Municipal Council, City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: L-2001-31, 1006057 Ontario Limited Purchase from the City Part 7 on Reference Plan No. 59R-10309 and Closing of Part of Graham Street Our File No.: 2000-140 RECOMMENDATION: 1. To authorize the conveyance of Part 7 on Reference Plan No. 59R- 10309 to 1006057 Ontario Limited, at no cost to the City. 2. That staffbe authorized to proceed with the closing of Graham Street designated as Parts 8 and 10 on Reference Plan No. 59R-10309. BACKGROUND: On May 29, 2000, Council authorized the acceptance of an offer of 1006057 Ontario Limited to purchase part of the closed portion of Graham Street on Registered Plan No. 94, designated as Parts 4 and 5 on Reference Plan No. 59R-10309 for $11,672.00. A copy &report MW-2000-54 is attached for your information. Part 7, being a two metre strip of land, was inadvertently omitted from the description of the lands to be conveyed to 1006057 Ontario Limited. Part 7 is shown hatched on the plan attached. Parts 4, 5 and 7 were declared surplus prior to acceptance of the offer. The conveyance of Part 7 would be made at no cost to the City. Parts 8, 9 and 10 on Reference Plan No. 59R-10309 represent a one foot reserve which was dedicated as part of Graham Street. This dedicated one foot strip of land divides property owned by 1006057 Ontario Limited into two parcels preventing orderly development of the property. Staff L-2001-31 - 2 - June 11, 2001 concurs that Part 9 should remain open as part of Graham Street, however, Parts 8 and 10 can be closed and conveyed to the abutting owner. Parts 8 and 10 are also shown hatched on the plan attached. PrepareJ:l by: S.M. Dani~s, A.M.C.T. Legal Assistant/Property Manager. ed by: City Solicitor. Approved by: o~Tony Ravenda, Executive Director of Corporate Services. Resp~ect fully Submitted: P. · Administrative_Officeff. ~SCHEDULE INSTRUHE#T l PART 2 PART PART PART LOT BEARING NOTE ~EARING$ AR[ ASTRONOMIC AND ARE REFERREO TO THE ~,OUTH UMIT OF GRAHAt"I STREET HETRIC NOTE: SURVEYOR'S CERllFICATE -- -- ~ ALLAN J. H[¥WO00 Matthews, Cameron, Heywood - Ke~y T. Howe ~' Oisfances on rh~ plan are in eefres and can be ~'"'~'~ "--~ ......... ~""~'~ converted to fee~ by dividing by Surveying Limited Graham Street - PLAN & Part of Stamford Township Lot 1/~8 now CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS REGIONAL MUNICtPAUTY OF NIAGARA *q'he'CiW of Municipal Works Ed Oujlovlc, P. Eng. ~Niagara FoI s 4310 Queen Street Director ~ Canada P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 MW-2000-54 web site: www,city.nlagamfalls,on.ca File: Graham Street Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: munwks~city.niagarafalls.on.ca May29,2000 Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson ~.[ E. DUSLOVIC and Members of the Community Services Committee lZROM 8 g.0. KALLI0 City of Niagara Falls, Ontario THE RECOMMENDATION (S} I'N THIS REPORT WERE ADOPTED IN Members: Re: MW-2000-$4 GOUIff~.I~/~ MI~F.~O HELD~O~I'q Development Proposal ?/Jill]## '~' ~ RECOMMENDATIONS: (1) That the offer submitted by 1006057 Ontario Limited (Mr. G. Bahdi) for Parts 4 & 5 on Ref. Plan 59R-10309 in the mount of$11,672.00 be accepted. (2) That the by-law for the same be approved. BACKGROUND: In September 1999 a report was submitted to this Committee recommending that the above property (Parts 4 & 5 Plan 59R 10309) be sold to Mr. G. Bahdi's company for the amount of $12,845.00. This amount was based on some calculations done by the writer, and was not based on an actual appraisal of the value of the property. The report was deferred to staff for further considerations. ~ An appraisal was carried out by the purchaser, under the staff's auspices and the land was appraised at $11,672.00. After meeting with the Purchaser and City's Legal Staff, it was decided that the appraisal represents a fair value for the lands in question. Municipal Works JUN 0 2000 Working Together to Serve Our Community Fire Services Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development OFFER TO PURCHASE 1006057 Ontario Limited, hereinafter called the Purchaser, offers to purchase from The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, hereinafter called the Vendor, that property in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara which is more particularly described as follows: Part of Graham Street Plan 94 designated as Parts 4 and 5 on Reference Plan No. 59R-10309 ! at the PURCHASE PRICE OF ELEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO DOLLARS ($11,672.00) of lawful money of Canada, payable on the following terms: Purchaser submits with this offer Five Hundred Dollars ($ 500.00) cash, certified cheque or money order payable to the Vendor as a deposit to be held by the Vendor pending completion o~ termination of this Agreement and to be credited towards the Purchase Price on completion. Purchaser agrees to pay the Vendor the balance of the Purchase Price, subject to the usual adjustments, by certified cheque on the closing of this transaction and any Goods & Services Tax due and payable shall be colleCted by the Vendor from the Purchaser at the time of closing. This Offer shall be irrevocable by the Purchaser and may be accepted by the Vendor up to but not after midnight May 31, 2000. This offer is subject to and conditional upon the Council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls passing a by-law prior to May 31, 2000, authorizing its acceptance of this offer to purchase the said lands and if such by-law is not passed by such time this agreement shall be null and void and the deposit money shall be returned to the Purchaser without interest or deduction. In the event that this Offer is not accepted or consented to, this Offer and everything herein contained shall be null and void and no longer binding upon any of the parties hereto and the deposit shall be returned by the Vendor without interest and the Vendor shall not be liable for any damages or costs. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. The Purchaser shall assume any taxes, local improvements, water and sewer rates from the date set out in paragraph l0 hereof. The deed or transfer, except for the Land Transfer Tax Affidavit which shall be prepared and completed by the Purchaser, shall be prepared in registerable form at the expense of the Vendor. This agreement and its acceptance is to be read with all changes of gender or number required by the enntext. In the event of failure of the Purchaser to complete this a'ansaetion by the date set out in paragraph 10 hereof, the deposit shall be forfeited to the Vendor as liquidated damages, in addition to any other right or remedy to which the Vendor may be entitled hereunder. The Vendor makes no representation, warranty, condition either 'expressed or implied as to soil enndition, services, utilities, fitness for the purpose of zoning and building by-laws, park, road widening or other possible dedications, or as to charges, levies and regulations of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, The Regional Municipality of Niagara, utilities or other regulatory authorities. The Purchaser shall satisfyitselfin respect of such matter prior to submitting this Offer. The Purchaser acknowledges having inspected the property prior to submitting this Offer and understands that upon the Vendor accepting this Offer, there shall be a binding agreement of purchast: and sale between the Purchaser and Vendor. Any tender of documents or money hereunder may be made upon the Solicitor acting for either party from whom tender is desired, and it shall be sufficient that a negotiable certified cheque by a chartered bank or trust enmpany may be tendered instead of cash. The Vendor hereby appoints the City Solicitor of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls for the purpose of giving and receiving notices pursuant to this agreement. Corporate Services Department Legal Services The City of 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls I1~11~ P,o. Box 1023 Can~~,. Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www,city.niagarafalts.on,ca ~ I - Teh (905)356-7521 Fax: (905)374-7500 E-maih rkallio@city.niagarafalls,on.ca R.O. Kallio City Solicitor L-2001 - 32 June 11, 2001 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of Municipal Council, City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: L-2001-32 Competition in the Marketplace and the Planning Process Our File No. RECOMMENDATION: For Information of Council. BACKGROUND: After it had given approval for a zoning by-law amendment for First Niagara Developments for a home-improvement warehouse store at the power centre on Morrison Street, Council requested a report on the City's position with respect to the marketability and competition aspects of zoning applications of this nature. The Commercial policies of the Official Plan provide for a planned function of each of the districts. Classification of commercial areas recognize trade area requirements and function. The strategy is to promote a healthy business climate and balanced retail structure. Specifically, the Official Plan policies for the Monison/Dorchester retail district provide that it will function as a sub-regional shopping district comprised of large free standing retail outlets. The objectives are to recapture outflowing expenditures and provide alternative commercial shopping. Working Together to Serve Our Communffy Clerk's Finance · Human Resources · Information Systems Legal Planning & Development -2- The Official Plan contains policies under various sections of the Commercial designation to require that the expansion of commercial floor space be tied to market demand. The Plan uses the phrase "when warranted by the market" for the First Professional Development (s/w quadrant Dorchester/Morrison), Niagara Square, Northwest Retail District (Mt Carmel Centre) and any new unplanned retail district. This has been taken to mean a market study, in one of its various forms, is required when demonstrating market need/demand. Therefore, the planning authority for requiring market studies at the local level comes from the Official Plan. The Ontario Municipal Board has accepted market evidence when it is being used to demonstrate that proposed commercial development will alloW for the planned function of the district. This was the case at the OMB heating regarding this particular development. The Board can, and did, hear evidence that the market area and projected expenditures therein would support the planned function of this big box development. Market studies for the purpose of trying to demonstrate a specific business will be hurt by virtue of competition alone would not be acceptable at the Board and should not be the basis for a Council land use planning decision. In a"store wars" case in Brampton which pitted the Loblaws chain against a proposed Costco store, the OMB stated the following with respect to planning approvals and commercial competition: "Once again it is necessary to emphasize that land use planning authorities and this Board do not exist to oversee competition in the marketplace or to protect the interests or plans of businesses. If that is the kind of calculated risk that supermarket executives have made about their stores in this area, they are entitled to do so. But they are not entitled to expect that land use planning decisions will be made on the basis of maintaining the status quo against all comers until their gambles can pay off. It would be a different situation if the proposal in question were another supermarket seeking to enter an akeady overstomd market. In that case, the new entrant would be on all fours with the already stressed existing stores: it would draw customers from the same trade area, compete for the same weekly shopping loyalty, etc. It could be expected that almost all of its sales would be transferred from the stores in closest proximity and that its full impact would be felt by them. This Board - constituted differently at many other times - has often commented on the length and nature of these so called "store wars" heatings. They have become a peculiar feature of the Ontario planning approval process, one that now threatens to occupy a considerable portion of the Board's calendar. One cannot help but suspect, perhaps even conclude, that the Board is somehow being used as a means to prevent competition or at least postpone it." [Brampton (City) Official Plan Amendment No. 208 (Re) [Costco, Price Club and Loblaws (Re)l ] -3- In another case involving Home Depot, the Board stated that: "A consistent aspect of Board jurisp~dence in these "store war" cases is a reluctance to interfere in the competitive workings of the marketplace unless there is clear evidence that "Urban Blight" is a real possibility." [ow~ Sound (City) Official Plan Amendment No, 20 (Re) ] Each commercial application for an amendment to the Official Plan or to the zoning by-law is reviewed by the Planning Department to ensure that it represents appropriate planning. The issue of competition is not a planning issue and therefore would not be considered except in the restricted sense of whether the application impacted or was not in conformity with the Official Plan policies and did not represent good planning. Prepared and Recommended by: A. Herlovitch Deputy Director of Planning & Development Respectfully Submitted: Edward P. Lustig, Chief Administrative Officer. R. O. Kal City Solicitor Approved by: ,,~ T. Ravenda, Executive Director of Corporate Services ROK:mm Corporate Services Department Legal Services The City of~/~1~, 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls ~i~,~ P.O. Box 1023 Cor~~~,- Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site:www.city.niagarafalls.on,ca ~T~ Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905)374-7500 E-mail: rkallio@city,niagarafalls.on .ca R.O. Kallio City Solicitor L-2001-33 June 11, 2001 His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of Municipal Council, City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: L-2001-33, Licence Agreement with Mount Carmel Park Association - Part of Mount Carmel Park Placement of Portable Sign Our File No.: 2001-69 RECOMMENDATION: That a Licence Agreement with Mount Carmel Park Association to permit the placement of a portable sign on a portion of Mount Carmel Park, located on the south side of Mount Carmel Boulevard, be authorized. BACKGROUND: The Mount Cannel Park Association was formed to provide various recreation programs for the community and engage in fundraising activities for future park improvements. The Association has requested the City to grant a licence over a portion of Mount Carmel Park, located on the south side of Mount Carmel Boulevard, to permit the placement of a portable sign to advertise park activities. The location of the sign is marked on the plan attached. The Association has agreed to pay an annual licence fee of $1.00 per annum, for a term of five years, commencing May 1,2001. Either party may terminate the licence upon 30 days written notice. The proposed licence has been reviewed by staff and location of the sign approved by the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department. Prepared~by: S.M. Daniels, A.M.C.T. Legal Assistant/Property Manager. Approved by: ~-o~ Tony Ravenda, Executive Director of Corporate Services. R.O.~~ ~~o, ed by: City Solicitor. Resllgctfully Submitt e~d..~ Edward P. Lustig, Chief Administrative Officer. NORTHWOOO DPJVE SOUTH WOOD DRIVE PLANTING PLAU