2008/09/22COUNCIL
MEETING
Monday, September 22, 2008
Order of Business
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PRAYER: Councillor Diodati
COUNCIL MEETING
September 22, 2008
ADOPTION OF MINUTES Council Minutes of September 8, 2008
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for
the current Council Meeting at this time.
DEPUTATIONS /PRESENTATIONS
Arts Culture Committee
Karen (Akula) Fraser will address Council and speak about Artober, the Community
Art Challenge, Art Fest, and the Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony
PLANNING MATTERS
Public Meeting
26T -11- 2008 -01 (Revised) AM- 2008 -008, Deerfield Estates Phase 8 Draft Plan of
Subdivision, Zoning By -law Amendment Application
Kalar road West Side), South of Lundy's Lane
Owner River Realty Development (1976) Inc. (Stewart Branscombe)
Background Material
Recommendation Report: PD- 2008 -83
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Correspondence from the Region's Public Works Dept.
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MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENT
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
1 Canadian Cancer Society Request that the month of October be declared as
"Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in the City of Niagara Falls.
RECOMMENDATION For the Approval of Council
Fire Services Request that the week of October 5 11, 2008 be proclaimed as
Fire Prevention Week" and that October 11, 2008 be designated as Fire Service
Recognition Day"
RECOMMENDATION For the Approval of Council
3 BOOST Child Abuse Prevention Intervention Request that the month of
October be proclaimed as "Child Abuse Neglect Prevention Month" in the City of
Niagara Falls.
RECOMMENDATION For the Approval of Council
4 Lundy's Lane Battlefield Legacy Project Correspondence from Gord West,
Chairperson, Niagara Falls Board of Museums
RECOMMENDATION Refer to staff
5 Town of Fort Erie Resolutions related to the Niagara Health System Hospital
Improvement Plan.
RECOMMENDATION For the Information of Council
Additional Items for Council Consideration:
The City Clerk will advise of any further items for Council consideration.
RATIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS
(Councillor loannoni, Chair)
RATIFICATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE ACTIONS
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CONSENT AGENDA
THE CONSENT AGENDA IS A SET OF REPORTS THAT COULD BE APPROVED IN ONE MOTION OF
COUNCIL. THE APPROVAL ENDORSES ALL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN EACH OF
THE REPORTS WITHIN THE SET THE SINGLE MOTION WILL SAVE TIME.
PRIOR TO THE MOTION BEING TAKEN, A COUNCILLOR MAY REQUEST THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE
REPORTS BE MOVED OUT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY
F- 2008 -38 2009 Budget Schedule
IS- 2008 -02 Data Storage Purchase
HR- 2008 -04 Update on Workplace Health Safety Initiative
MW- 2008 -55 Double Application of Fibre Mat on Various Streets
MW- 2008 -56 Windermere Road Sidewalk and Parking Lot Improvements at St. Paul
High School
RESOLUTIONS
1 THEREFORE be it resolved that the Niagara Convention Civic Centre will be
operated as Municipal Capital Facility as defined in the Municipal Act, 2001, and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Staff of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls shall take whatever steps are required to ensure that the Niagara Convention
Civic Centre has the benefit of a waiver of any and all taxes and feeds that are
within the control of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls.
2. THEREFORE be it resolved that the Niagara Falls City Council supports a bid for our
community to host the 2011 AMO Conference, and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that City staff work with Niagara Falls Tourism, the
Niagara Convention and Civic Centre and other applicable stakeholders in bringing
the AMO Conference to our community and fulfilling the host community's
obligations.
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BY -LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by -laws or amendments to the by -laws
listed for Council consideration.
2008 =161
A by -law to amend By-law No 2002 -081, being a by -law to appoint City
employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by -laws.
2008 -162 A by -law to amend By -law No 79 -200 to permit the construction of a 10
storey, 102 unit retirement home and a clinic on the land
2008 -163 A by -law to provide for the approval of Amendment No 85 to the City of
Niagara Falls Official Plan
2008 -164 A by -lawto require pre consultation on certain Planning Act applications in the
City of Niagara Falls.
2008 -165 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
meeting on the 22°' day of September, 2008
NEW BUSINESS
9/ 2/2008) Teresa Fabbro Re: Arts Culture Committee a
From: Dean Iorfida
To: Beth Angle
CC: Teresa Fabbro
Date: 9/12/2008 9:08 AM
Subject: Re: Arts Culture Committee
Thanks Beth.
Beth Angle 9/12/2008 9:03 AM
Hello Dean
It will be Karen (Akalu) Fraser and she is going to talk about Artober, the Community Art Challenge, ArtFest, and the Wall of Fame
Induction Ceremony She would like to provide each Councillor with a package of information. Bill strongly suggested that I submit
all handouts by Monday. She talked about doing a power point but I think that she has changed her mind.
Let me know if you need any more information.
Beth
Dean Iorfida 9/12/2008 8:52 AM
Hi Beth:
I have the ACC slated for the meeting on Sept. 22nd. Do you know who will be attending and other than proclaiming Artober, what
will they be speaking on?
Thanks
Dean
8/12/2008 Dean lortida Arts Culture Committee
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From: Beth Angle
To: Dean Iorfida
Date: 8/12/2008 2:55 PM
Subject: Arts Culture Committee
Hello Dean
The Arts Culture Committee would like to give a deputation regarding Artober, ArtFest, and the Wall of Fame. They would
like to try and coordinate the presentation with the declaration of October as Artober At that time they would like to
provide Council with invitations to ArtFest and the Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Can you please let me know the best date and advise if I need to provide you with anything more official to be added to a
Council Agenda.
Thanks
Beth
September 22, 2008 PD- 2008 -83
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members.
Niagarafalls
C A N A D A
Re: PD- 2008 -83
26T -11- 2008 -01 (Revised) AM- 2008 -008
Deerfield Estates Phase 8 Draft Plan of Subdivision
Zoning By -law Amendment Application
Kalar Road (West Side), South of Lundy's Lane
Owner: River Realty Development (1976) Inc. (Stewart Branscombe)
RECOMMENDATION'
1 That the Deerfield Estates Phase 8 Plan of Subdivision be draft approved subject
to the conditions in the attached Appendix.
2. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plan as "approved" 20
days after notice of Council's decision has been given as required by the Planning
Act, provided no appeals of the decision have been lodged.
3 That draft approval be given for three years, after which approval will lapse unless
an extension is requested by the developer and granted by Council.
4 That the application to amend the Zoning By -law be approved as detailed in this
report to provide the necessary land use regulations to guide the development of
the subdivision.
BACKGROUND:
Proposal
The property is located on the west side of Kalar Road, south of Lundy's Lane and north
of Forestview Boulevard as shown on Schedule 1 The applicant proposes to subdivide
the 5 165 hectare (12.76 acre) site into 63 lots for single- detached dwellings (including 28
narrow frontage lots) and a block of land with access onto Kalar Road (see Schedule 2).
The block is to develop with either townhouses (17 units) or a 3- storey apartment building
(44 units) (see Schedule 3) The plan has been revised from the initial submission to
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single Tots The road pattern includes extensions of Parkside Road and Kelsey Crescent
in the Deerfield Estates subdivision to the south. There are dead -end streets to be
continued on abutting land to the north in the future
The subject land is zoned Development Holding (DH) through Zoning By -law No 79 -200
The applicant has requested a zoning change to the Residential Single Family 1E Density
(R1E) 35 of thsingle-detached lots, to a site specific Residential Single Family
and Two Family (R2) zone for the 28 narrow frontage single- detached lots and to a site
specific Residential Apartment 5B Density (R5B) zone for the townhouse /apartment block.
The Planning Act requires that a Public Meeting be held to receive input on subdivision
proposals prior to making a decision. Council held the Public Meeting for this plan on May
26, 2008. There were no members of the public that spoke at the meeting and no letters
were submitted The required Public Meeting for the zoning amendment is satisfied
through tonight's meeting and provides another opportunity for public comment.
Planning Review
Various matters were considered in assessing the proposed plan of subdivision and zoning
amendment. Based on this analysis, approval is recommended subject to detailed
conditions of approval for the subdivision and with minor revisions to the requested zoning
amendment. The review of the applications is addressed under the following headings.
Surrounding Land Uses
There are new single- detached houses and vacant lots to the south and west within the
Deerfield and Edgewood Estates subdivisions A new elementary school is on the
northwest corner of Kalar Road and Forestview Boulevard and a townhouse development
is underway directly south of the school. An approved site for a 40 -unit apartment is
located on Kalar Road abutting the proposed plan. Established single- detached homes
are on the east side of Kalar Road. Land to the north and northwest is vacant and
designated for future residential use.
Provincial Policy Statement and Growth Plan
The application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the Growth Plan.
The plan represents an efficient use of residential land and urban services and provides
an appropriate range of housing types and densities. The land is within a designated
greenfield area and contributes to the creation of a complete community The Region has
no objection to the approval of this development from a Regional and Provincial planning
perspective. The Region is satisfied the subdivision is consistent with Provincial policies.
Official Plan and Garner Neighbourhood Secondary Plan
The subdivision is within the intent and purpose of the Official Plan. The subject land is
designated Residential which permits a variety of housing forms. A compatible mix of
dwelling types, lot sizes and densities is promoted by the Official Plan to provide a full
range of housing opportunities to meet the needs of all residents. The subdivision
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proposes various lot sizes for single- detached homes and a block for an apartment or
townhouse development. This multiple residential site satisfies location criteria being on
Kalar Road (Arterial) which is also a transit route, and in proximity to schools, parks and
commercial areas. The subdivision will be compatible with the existing and future
surrounding uses.
The application satisfies the use and intent of the Garner Neighbourhood
Secondary Plan. The location of the proposed townhouses /apartment meets the general
principles of the Secondary Plan. A housing mix target of 70% single /semi- detached units
and 30% multiple residential units is specified for the Garner Neighbourhood. The subject
plan proposes a housing mix of 79% single /semi and 21% multiple (townhouses) which is
below the targets in the Secondary Plan, however, a distribution of 59% single /semi and
41% multiple residential can be achieved if the apartment is developed Because this is
a small subdivision plan, the mix of housing types is acceptable especially if the multiple
residential block develops with an apartment building. Additional medium density housing
and an improved residential mix is required on the balance of vacant land in the north
section of the neighbourhood to address City, Regional and Provincial housing mix and
density targets.
Subdivision Design
The design of the subdivision is acceptable. The plan continues the collector roadway
(Parkside Road) and local street (Kelsey Crescent) established in Deerfield Estates. The
subdivision allows linkages to future streets on land to the north which will include a
connection to Kalar Road approximately midway between this plan and Catalina Street.
A widening is provided to accommodate planned Kalar Road improvements The length
and dead -end design of the east branch of Kelsey Crescent requires a temporary
turnaround area for fire trucks until the development to the north occurs. There will be
parking restrictions on Kelsey Crescent and the cul -de -sac to ensure adequate fire access.
The lot sizes will be compatible with other lots in the neighbourhood Parkland
requirements were addressed through the original Deerfield subdivision. Sidewalks are
requested in accordance with standard municipal practice
Zoning Amendment
The requested zone categories will provide regulations to guide the development of the
land The R1 E zone for the standard single- detached lots is appropriate as the minimum
lot areas are greater than 370 square metres (3,983 square feet) and the minimum lot
frontages exceed 12 metres (39 4 feet)
A site specific R2 zone is appropriate for Lots 1 to 28 (inclusive) The revision to replace
26 semi- detached units with 28 narrow frontage lots for single- detached dwellings provides
for a similar number of units and similar lot provisions per unit. This zoning would allow a
minimum lot area of 300 square metres (3,229 square feet) with a minimum lot frontage
of 9 15 metres (30 feet) for an interior lot and 10.95 metres (35 9 feet) for a corner
property These are similar standards required for semi detached units. The side yard
widths are requested to be reduced to 0.9 metres (2.95 feet) for a one storey, split level
or 1 1 /2 storey home, to 1.2 metres (3 9 feet) for a 2- storey dwelling and to 3 metres (9.84
feet) for an exterior yard. Lot coverage is proposed at a maximum of 45% of the total lot
area. Based on the lot design and requested zoning provisions, all dwellings will have
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attached garages. These proposed narrow frontage lots provide an alternate lot size
available housing in the area. Similar approvals have been given to small lot singles on
Milomir Street and Mary Drive to the south. The developer and builders believe this lot size
will address market demand for a smaller single- detached dwelling
The site specific R5B zone requested for Block 64 will be developed to permit either an
apartment building or townhouse development (see Schedule 3 for the submitted concept
plans) The developer should note that the minimum lot area requirement of the R5B zone
and the Official Plan density policies would allow a maximum of 43 apartment units on the
site rather than 44 units as shown on the sketch. An increase in the building height of the
apartment to 12.5 metres (41 feet) whereas the current standard is a maximum of 10
metres (32.8 feet) is requested for a pitched roof design. This architectural feature is in
character with the dwellings being built in the neighbourhood. Similar approvals have
previously been granted for other apartment projects.
Special provisions are necessary to allow the proposed townhouse use with a lot coverage
of 40%, an interior side yard width of 1 8 metres (5 9 feet) for the end units and to provide
an amenity area of 7 5 metres (24 6 feet) at the rear of all units. The applicant has
requested a building setback of 4 5 metres (14 8 feet) from Kalar Road, after widening
rather than the typical requirement of 6 metres (19 7 feet) for a dwelling. In order to
maintain sufficient distance from the roadway and promote a more consistent streetscape,
staff recommend the City standard of 6 0 metres (19 7 feet) be required. Site Plan Control
or condominium approval will be required for the townhouses or apartment to determine
design details such as parking, landscaping, fencing and lighting.
CONCLUSION.
The Deerfield Estates Phase 8 Draft Plan of Subdivision is an appropriate development of
the site. The application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the Growth
Plan and complies with the policies of Official Plan and Garner Neighbourhood Secondary
Plan. The recommended Zoning By -law amendment will provide suitable regulations for
the construction of the dwellings. The conditions of approval are listed in the Appendix.
Recommended by
Approved by
Respectfully submitted
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Alex Herlovitch, Direc 6r of Planning Development
Ed D`lovic, Execrf.ive Director of Community Services
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September 22, 2008
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APPENDIX
Conditions for Draft Plan Approval
PD- 2008 -83
1 Approval applies to the Deerfield Estates Phase 8 Draft Plan of Subdivision
prepared by Upper Canada Consultants, dated September 11, 2008, showing 63
lots for single- detached dwellings and Block -64 for townhouses or apartments.
2. The developer enter into a registered Subdivision Agreement with the City to satisfy
all requirements, financial and otherwise, related to the development of the land
Note: Should any other body wish to have its conditions included in the Subdivision
Agreement, they may be required to become party to the Subdivision Agreement
for the purpose of enforcing such conditions.
3 The developer submit a Solicitor's Certificate of Ownership for the subdivision land
to the City Solicitor prior to the preparation of the Subdivision Agreement.
4 The subdivision be designed and constructed in accordance with City standards
which, in part, includes the following:
(a) roadway pavement widths to municipal requirements;
(b) dedication of daylighting triangles with 5 metre legs at all intersections,
(c) dedication of the road allowances to the City as public highway and the streets
named to the City's satisfaction;
(d) dedication of a 3 metre road widening (Block 65) to the City along the west
side of Kalar Road abutting the plan,
(e) provision of water distribution, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems;
(f) weeping tile flow to be directed to the storm sewer by use of sump pumps,
(g) provision of an overland stormwater flow route; and
(h) application of the City's Lot Grading and Drainage Policy
5 The developer dedicate 0 3 metre reserves to the City at the north limit of Parkside
Road (Block 68) and Kelsey Crescent (Block 66) and along the east side of Kelsey
Crescent (Block 67).
6 The City dedicate the existing 0.3 metre reserves at the north limit of Kelsey
Crescent and Parkside Road (Blocks 287 288, 59M -354) as public highway
7 The developer construct sidewalks to City standards on both sides of Parkside
Road and on the south and east sides of Kelsey Crescent (no sidewalk is required
on the cul -de -sac bulb)
8. The developer submit servicing plans showing road widths /curb radii and the
turnaround design for Kelsey Crescent to Fire Services for review and approval.
9 The developer pay the Development Charges in force at the time of execution of the
subdivision agreement.
10 The developer grant the City and Public Utilities any easements required to service
the subdivision.
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11 The developer is hereby advised that prior to commencing any work within the Plan,
the developer must confirm that sufficient wire -line
communication /telecommunication infrastructure is currently available within the
proposed development to provide communication /telecommunication service to the
proposed development. In the event that such infrastructure is not available, the
developer is hereby advised that the developer may be required to pay for the
connection to and/or extension of the existing communication /telecommunication
infrastructure. If the developer elects not to pay for such connection to and/or
extension of the existing communication /telecommunication infrastructure, the
developer shall be required to demonstrate to the municipality that sufficient
alternative communication /telecommunication facilities are available within the
proposed development to enable, at a minimum, the effective delivery of
communication/telecommunication services for emergency management services
(ie. 911 Emergency Services).
12. The developer include in all offers of purchase and sale, a statement that advises
the prospective purchaser that the home /business mail delivery will be from a
designated Centralized Mail Box (CMB) and that the developer will be responsible
for officially notifying the purchasers of the exact CMB locations prior to the closing
of any home sales.
13. The developer satisfy all requirements of Canada Post regarding temporary
Centralized Mail Box locations, engineering servicing drawings, installation and
providing mail service information to property owners. (Note. The owner /developer
is required to provide the centralized mail facility at their own cost for buildings and
complexes with a common lobby, common indoor or sheltered space).
14 The developer provide boulevard trees in accordance with City policy
15 The developer receive final approval from the City to the zoning by -law amendment
to provide land use regulations to guide the development of the subdivision.
16. The developer provide three calculated plans and a letter prepared by an Ontario
Land Surveyor to Planning Development confirming that all lots comply with the
Zoning By -law
17 The developer provide five copies of the pre- registration plan to Planning
Development and a letter stating how all the conditions imposed have been or are
to be fulfilled.
18. Within 60 days of draft plan approval, the developer acknowledge that draft
approval of this subdivision does not include a commitment of servicing allocation
by the Regional Municipality of Niagara as this servicing allocation will be assigned
at the time of final approval of the subdivision for registration purposes.
19 Within 60 days of draft plan approval, the developer provide the Regional Public
Works Department with a written undertaking that all offers and agreements of
purchase and sale, which maybe negotiated prior to registration of this subdivision,
shall contain a clause clearly indicating that a servicing allocation for this subdivision
will not be assigned until the plan is granted final approval for registration, and a
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similar clause be inserted in the subdivision agreement between the developer and
the City of Niagara Falls.
20 The design drawings for the water, sanitary sewer and stormwater drainage system
required to service this plan be submitted by the developer to the Regional Public
Works Department for review and approval. Note: Any stormwater management
scheme proposed for this development will require the direct approval of the
Ministry of the Environment (Approvals Branch, Toronto)
21 Prior to final approval of the subdivision for registration, Ministry of the Environment
Certificates of Approval to the satisfaction of the Regional Public Works Department
for the necessary servicing (watermains, sanitary sewers and storm sewers) for the
development shall be obtained.
22. The developer comply with any applicable Regional policies relating to the collection
of waste to the satisfaction of the Regional Public Works Department and the
developer shall ensure that all streets and development blocks can provide through
access. Where no through access can be provided, a cul -de -sac with a minimum
finished road radius of 12.8 metres at the end of the roadway must be provided.
23 Prior to approval of the final plan or any on -site grading, the developer submit to the
Regional Public Works Department, for review and approval, two copies of any
updates to the stormwater management plan previously submitted for the Deerfield
Estates development and /or supporting material to confirm the ability of the existing
stormwater system to handle the additional capacity from the proposed
development.
Note. The Region will request that the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
review the updated stormwater management plan and other related materials on the
Region's behalf and submit comments to the Regional Public Works Department
regarding the approval of these plans and the subsequent clearance of related
conditions by Regional staff
24 The Subdivision Agreement between the developer and the City of Niagara Falls
contain provisions whereby the developer agrees to implement any
recommendations related to stormwater management that result from the updating
of the stormwater management plan.
Clearance of Conditions
Prior to granting approval to the final plan, Planning Development requires written notice
from applicable City Divisions and the following agencies indicating that their respective
conditions have been satisfied:
Bell Canada for Condition 11
Canada Post for Conditions 12 and 13
Regional Municipality of Niagara for Conditions 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 24
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Niagara Wit Region
June 19, 2008
Files: D,11.M.11.24 (26T -11- 2008 -01)
Mr Alex Herlovltch, MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning and Development
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON
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Dear Mr Herlovitch:
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Development Services Division
2201 St. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042
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Tel; 905.984 -3630
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Re: Regional and Provincial Review Comments
Draft Plan of Subdivision (28T- 11.2008-01)
Deerfield Estates Phase 8
Zoning Bylaw Amendment (AM- 2008.008)
West Side of Kater Road, South of Lundy's Lane, North of Forestvlew Blvd.
City of Niagara Falls
Regional Development Services staff has reviewed the draft plan of subdivision prepared
by Upper Canada Consultants, dated April 14, 2008, which proposes the development of
35 lots for single detached dwellings, 13 lots for semi detached dwellings, a block for multi-
unit dwelling(s), and associated roads and reserves on a 5.185 hectare (12.762 acre) site.
A related Zoning Bylaw Amendment application has been submitted to rezone the
property from the Development Holding (DH) zone to a Residential Single Family (R1E) for
the 35 single detached lots, to a site specific Residential Single Family (R1E) and Two
Family (R2) zone for the seml- detached lots and to a site specific Residential Apartment
5B Density (R5B) zone for the multi unit dwelling block.
Regional staff offers the following comments to assist the City in considering the proposed
development.
Regional Planning
The subject property Is located within the Urban Area Boundary for the City of Niagara
Falls according to the Regional Policy Plan. The Urban Area policies provide for a range
of industrial, commercial, and residential uses. Residential development proposals within
urban areas will be dependent on the availability of adequate municipal water, sanitary
sewer, stormwater and roads services. The Regional Policy Plan contains policies that
encourage the provision of an adequate supply of housing which is affordable, accessible,
and suited to the needs of a variety of lifestyles.
Building Community. Building Lives.
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PROVINCIAL, REVIEW
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The subject property Is within a developing area of the City and can be serviced locally.
The related Zoning Bylaw Amendment application will facilitate the development of the
subject property for a broader range of housing types than currently permitted under the
existing zone. The proposed subdivision will offer single detached, semi detached, and
multiple unit dwellings, which should enhance housing choice and accommodate a variety
of lifestyles and income groups. in thls regard, the application appears to meet the
aforementioned objectives of the Regional Policy Plan.
Reaionai Public Works
A key element of the Region's waste collection policy Is that the site roadway system be
adequate for waste collection vehicles to enter and exit the site without the need to
engage in any back -up manoeuvring. New developments not large enough to for a
drive- through street system may provide a cul -de -sac with a minimum finished road
radius of 12.8 metres at the end of the roadway. The dead -end street at the east end of
Kelsey Crescent does not comply with the waste collection policy requirements. A
temporary turnaround cul -de -sac at this location Is recommended.
Servicing for this development will be under the Jurisdiction of the City of Niagara Falls
and will require the construction of water, sanitary and storm services to the proposed
Tots. As a condition of approval, the Region must review and approve any new /extended
services under the Ministry of the Environment's Transfer of Review Program. Drawings
with calculations for the services must be submitted to this department for approval.
To address Planning Act requirements, the Region and other agencies must be
consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the Greater Golden Horseshoe
Growth Plan. Regional staff has reviewed the draft plan of subdivision in light of
Provincial policy and has the following comments:
The Provincial Policy Statement requires that land use patterns within settlement areas
be based on densities and a mlx of land uses which efficiently use land, resources, and
available or planned Infrastructure and public service facilities. The Provincial Growth
plan contains similar policies that require a significant portion of new growth be directed
to the built up areas of the community. Further, Provincial policies encourage the
provision of a range of housing types and densities, Including the provision of affordable
housing.
The subject property is within the urban area where Infrastructure may be made
available to service the proposed development. The related zoning bylaw amendment
application proposes to rezone the property to permit a range of housing types Including
single detached, semi detached, and multi unit dwellings. Thls mix of housing will
enhance housing choice for a variety of lifestyles and income groups,
The proposed development is generally consistent with focus of the Provincial Policy
Statement and the Growth Plan and will facilitate development at a location where
appropriate levels of planned infrastructure exist.
Jun. 19 2008 9 36AM REGIONAL PLANNING
Natural Heritage
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No 3112 P 4
Stormwater Management
Detailed stormwater management Information has not been submitted with the
application and the draft plan submitted does not show a stormwater detention pond.
The application does however indicate that the site will be serviced with storm sewers
and ditches /swales to manage storm water a stormwater management plan
was submitted for the development to the south. The stormwater management plan
should be updated to Include this property and/or the capacity of the system to handle
the additional development should be confirmed. The Region will request the Niagara
Peninsula Conservation Authority review any updates to the stormwater management
plan and supporting material on our behalf.
Available mapping and aerial photos show no significant natural features on the site or
adjacent lands,
Cultural Herltane
An archaeological assessment has been conducted, which recommended Stage 4
mitigation. The Stage 4 report detailed the mitigation of the site and Indicated that It has
been completely excavated and, therefore, no additional field work is recommended.
The Ministry of Culture, In a letter dated October 2, 2007, has advised it is satisfied that
concerns for archaeological resources have been addressed for the subject property.
However, if deeply buried cultural remains are discovered during construction, the
Ministry should be contacted Immediately.
Conclusion
Regional Development Services staff has no objections from a Regional or Provincial
perspective to the draft approval of the subdivision and the related zoning bylaw
amendment subject to the conditions requested by the Regional Municipality of Niagara,
which are attached as Appendix I.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss these comments, please contact Sue
Mabee, Planner, or Peter Colosimo, Transition Manager, Development Services
Division.
Please send notice of the City's decision with regard to this application,
Yours truly,
Sue Mabee
Planner
SMr
Jun 19 2008 9 36AM REGIONAL PLANNING
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Attachments: Appendix 1— Recommended Conditions of Draft Approval
Cc: Mr, P. Bond, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
Mr W Stevens, Regional Public Works
Z: \MSWORP\SMINIAGARA FALLS\SubdMson1T -11. 2008.01 Deerfield Estates Ph 81Comments.doc
No. 3112 P 5
Jun. 19 2008 9 36AM REGIONAL PLANNING
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APPENDIX I
Conditions of Draft Approval
Deerfield Estates Phase 8
City of Niagara Falls
File: 26T -11- 2008.01
No 31t2 P 6
1 That within 60 days of draft plan approval, the owners acknowledge that draft approval
of this subdivision does not include a commitment of servicing allocation by the
Regional Municipality of Niagara as this servicing allocation will be assigned at the
time of final approval of the subdMslon for registration purposes.
2. That within 60 days of draft plan approval, the owners shall provide the Regional
Public Works Department with a written undertaking that all offers and agreements of
purchase and sale, which may be negotiated prior to registration of this subdivision,
shall contain a clause clearly Indicating that a servicing allocation for this subdivision
will not be assigned until the plan Is granted final approval for registration, and a similar
clause be Inserted In the subdivision agreement between the owners and the City of
Niagara Falls.
3, That the design drawings for the water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater drainage
system required to service this development be submitted to the Regional Public
Works Department for review and approval. Note: The stormwater management
scheme proposed for this development wilt require the direct approval of the Ministry of
the Environment (Approvals Branch, Toronto),
4. That prior to finat approval of the plan of subdivision for registration, Ministry of the
Environment Certificates of Approval to the satisfaction of the Regional Public Works
Department for the necessary servicing (watermains, sanitary sewers, and storm
sewers) for the development shall be obtained.
5. That the owner complies with any applicable Regional policies relating to the collection
of waste to the satisfaction of the Regional Public Works Department and the owner
shall ensure that all streets and development blocks can provide a through access,
Where no through access can be provided, a cul-de -sac with a minimum finished road
radius of 12.8 metres at the end of the roadway must be provided.
6. That prior to approval of the final plan or any on -site grading, the owners submit to the
Regional Public Works Department, for review and approval, two copies of any
updates to the stormwater management plan previously submitted for the Deerfield
Estates development and /or supporting material to confirm the ability of the existing
stormwater system to handle the additional capacity from the proposed development.
Note: The Region will request that the Niagara Peninsula Conservation
Authority review the updated stormwater management plan and other related
materials on the Region's behalf and submit comments to the Regional Public
Works Department regarding the approval of these plans and the subsequent
clearance of related conditions by Regional staff.
Jun. 19 2008 9 36AM REGIONAL PLANNING No 3112 P 7
6
7 That the subdivision agreement between the owners and the City of Niagara Falls
contain provisions whereby the owners agree to Implement any recommendations
related to stormwater management that result from the updating of the stomiwater
management plan.
Clearance of Conditions
Priorto- granting final plan approval, the City ofNlagara Falls must be In receipt of
written confirmation from the following agencies that their respective
requirements have been met satisfactorily:
Regional Municipality of Niagara for conditions 1 to 7
Subdivision Agreement
Prior to final approval for registration, a copy of the executed subdivision agreement for
the proposed development should be submitted to the Regional Public Works
Department for verification that the appropriate clauses have been included. tie.: The
Regional Public Works Department recommends that a copy of the draft agreement also
be provided in order to allow for the incorporation of any necessary revisions prior to
execution.
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Proclamation request letter
September 09,2008
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and members of Niagara Falls City Council:
Dear Mayor Salci:
The Niagara Falls Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society seeks Council approval
to declare the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By proclaiming October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you will let the women
(and men) touched by this disease in our community know that they are not alone.
Thank you,
Sincerely
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Chair Pink Ribbon Campaign
Let's Make Cancer History Le cancer une lutte a finir
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Fire Services
FROM: Lee Smith
Fire Chief
Ext. 2201
PG: FALLS :LEs
Inter Departmental Memorandum
TO Dean Iorfida DATE. September 5, 2008
Director of Council Services City Clerk
RE. Fire Prevention Week Proclamation
Please arrange to have the attached Proclamation placed on the September 22, 2008 Order of
Business. Fire Prevention Week will run from October 5 October 11, 2008 and it is requested that
Saturday, October 11, 2008 be designated as "Fire Service Recognition Day" This year's theme is
"It's Fire Prevention Week. Prevent Home Fires"
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Attach.
Working Together to Serve Our Comtnunit»
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Niagarafq s
City of Niagara Falls
Mayor's Proclamation
WHEREAS many dedicated residents have joined with volunteer, professional and
industrial fire safety personnel as "Partners in Fire Prevention" in a relentless effort to
minimize loss life,, destruction of property and damage to the environment; and
WHEREAS fire losses in Canada remain unacceptably high in comparison with those in
other industrialized nations thereby necessitating improved fire prevention measures, and
WHEREAS it is desirable that information on fire causes and recommended preventive
measures be disseminated during a specific period of the year; and
WHEREAS the 2008 fire prevention theme for this period is "It's Fire Prevention Week
Prevent Home Fires"
NOW THEREFORE, I Ted Salci, Mayor of Niagara Falls, do hereby proclaim October 5 -11,
2008 as Fire Prevention Week; and
FURTHER, in appreciation of the many services rendered by the members of the Fire
Service of Canada, designate October 11, 2008 as "Fire Service Recognition Day and
FURTHER encourage all residents to support the many public safety activities and efforts
of Niagara Falls Fire Services.
August 12, 2008
His Worship Ted Salci Council
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street, P 0 1023
Niagara Falls ON L2E 6X5
Dear His Worship Ted Salci Council,
CHIt6 ABU
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MAN'OR'S OFFICE
BOOST Child Abuse Prevention Intervention (formerly known as Toronto Child Abuse Cent '4rinin annual
Go Purple for Prevention! campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness and provide education for the general
public in our efforts to eliminate abuse and violence in the lives of children and youth..
The Go Purple for Prevention! campaign is an important opportunity for all Ontario citizens to participate and support the need
for child abuse awareness and prevention. Every year, thousands of children and youth are affected by violence and abuse. We
believe that through education and prevention we can make a difference. This year's theme is "It's Natural to Protect "and was
designed by students at Seneca College based on examples of how animals protect their young. Other messages in the campaign
will include: "It's Natural to Teach" and "It's Natural to Guide"
We are seeking your support to proclaim October as Child Abuse Neglect Prevention Month in your community We would
like to invite you and the City of Niagara Falls in pledging that caring for children is a communal commitment and to make a
promise to our children to teach, guide and protect them.
Plans for this year's campaign include:
Media launch of the Go Purple for Prevention! campaign on September 25, 2008 to inform the general public that
October is Child Abuse Neglect Prevention month
Collaboration and partnership with Toronto Police Services and Seneca College for the "It's Natural to Protect "It's
Natural to Teach" and "It's Natural to Guide "theme
A contest will be held for children to use their creativity to express what "It's Natural to Protect", "It's Nautural to Teach"
and "It's Natural to Guide "means to them
To increase the number of support from municipalities from across Ontario for the Go Purple for Prevention! campaign
4 Fundraising events to provide Boost with the financial assistance required to run our numerous programs
o Button distribution at Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey game on October 4, 2008
Your support is critical to the success of the campaign and our efforts to encourage the entire community to participate. Please feel
free to contact us with any questions. Please see attached sample copy of Proclamation and information brochure with registration
form. Please do not hesitate to contact Siew Lee Brett at 416 -515 -1100 ext. 224 to discuss an event in your community
We look forward to our continued partnership with you and the City of Niagara Falls to end violence and abuse in the lives of
children and youth.
Thank you.
Yours truly,
Karyn Kennedy, Siew Lee Brett
Executive Director Coordinator of Fundraising Special Events
Encls:
Sample Proclamation
Child Abuse Prevention Month
October 2008
WHEREAS. children are our most precious asset and it is our responsibility
to teach, guide and protect them to ensure they have a safe,
nurturing environment in which to grow to their full potential, free
from violence, abuse and neglect; and
WHEREAS. child abuse and neglect are tragedies inflicted on innocent children,
an ever increasing problem in today's society that crosses all socio-
economic boundaries; and
WHEREAS. with increased public awareness, education and support programs,
together with community involvement, we can help to ease the pain
and suffering and stop the abuse of our children, and
WHEREAS. during Child Abuse Prevention Month, groups and organizations within
our community will be holding a variety of events and activities, and
will offer information on the vitally important child abuse support
and prevention programs that are available in our (insert township,
city).
NOW THEREFORE I, Mayor on behalf of (name of township /city) Council and
the (insert population number) people of our great (insert
township /city), do hereby proclaim October 2008 as "Child Abuse
Prevention Month" to recognize the ongoing commitment of
individuals and organizations in our community whose tireless efforts
help prevent child abuse.
(insert name of Mayor)
Mayor
s4CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION INTERVENTION
Boost Child Abuse Prevention Intervention would sincerely
like to thank the follovving municipalities in proclaiming
October 2007 as Child Abuse Prevention month in their
communities:
Town of Ajax by the Lake
Town of Arnprior
Town of Aurora
City of Belleville
Township of Galway-Cavendish Harvey
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
Town of Caledon
The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane
City of Cornwall
Township of Ear Falls
Town of Fort Erie
The Corporation of the Township of Ignace
Town of Georgina
Township of Killaloe, Hargarty and Rich ands
Town of Kingsville
The Corporation of the Town of Markham
Village of Merrickvill-Wolford
Town of Milton
Town of Newmarket
City of Niagara Falls
Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
City of Oshawa
Town of Penetanguishene
City of Peterborough
County of Prince Edward County
Municipality of Port Hope
Town of Richmond Hill
Town of East Gwillimbury
Township of Montague
Town of St.Marys
City of St. Thomas
City of Thorold
City of Toronto
The Corporation of the Municipality of
Tweed 10 Purple
Get invOIved! This
October
Go Purple for Prevention!
October is Child Abuse Prevention Month and
BOOST Child Abuse Prevention Intervention
(formerly known as Toronto Child Abuse Centre) is
launching its 4th annual Go Purple for Prevention!
campaign. The campaign is held each year to
raise awareness and provide education to prevent
abuse and violence in the lives of children and
youth.
This campaign will provide an opportunity for all
schools, organizations, churches, community
agencies, businesses and individuals to
participate and help promote the need for child
abuse awareness and prevention. We believe that
through education and prevention we can make a
difference.
For 26 years, BOOST ha worked effectively with
child protection, police, education, child care
providers, children's mental health and other
community agencies to improve the response to
children and youth who are at risk of, or who have
been victimized by abuse and violence.
Every year, thousands of children and
youth are affected by violence and
abuse. We believe that through
education and prevention we can make a
difference.
Child Abuse Prevention is
Everyone's Business
How you can support and participate in the
Go Purple for Prevention! campaign:
Proclaim October as Child Abuse Neglect
Prevention Month in your community
Make a promise to the children in your
community that you will teach, guide and
protect them
Distribute posters to inform everyone in your
community that October is Child Abuse
Neglect Prevention
Organize a fundraising event such as a golf
tournament, dress down day, dance or any
other creative activities to support BOOST or
your local programs
Plan a Go Purple Day and wear purple to
show your support for child abuse
prevention. Don't forget to send us the
pictures so we can post them on our website!
The Go Purple for Prevention! campaign
is an important opportunity for all citizens
to participate in, and promote the need for
child abuse awareness and prevention.
Boost Child Abuse Prevention Intervention
would sincerely like to thank the following
municipalities in proclaiming October 2007 as
Child Abuse Prevention month in their
communities:
Town of Ajax by the Lake
Town ofArnprior
Town of Aurora
City of Belleville
Municipality of Clarington
'Town of Caledon
Town of Cochrane
City of Cornwall
Township of Ear Falls
Town of East Gwillimbury
Town of Fort Erie
Town of Milton
Township of Montague
Town of Newmarket
City of Niagara Falls
Northeastern Manitoulin
Township of Oro Medonte
City of Oshawa
Town of Penetanguishene
City of Peterborough
Pence Edward County
Municipality of Port Hope
Galway- Cavendish &Harvey Town of Richmond Hill
Town of Georgina Town of St.Marys
Township of Ignace City of St. Thomas
Killaloe,Hargarty &Richards City of Thorold
Town of Kingsville City of Toronto
Town of Markham Municipality of Tweed
Merrickvill- Wulford
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Register for the
Go Purple for Prevention!
Campaign
O YES! 1/We would like to support the 2008
Go Purple for Prevention! campaign. Please send
us the Go Purple for Prevention! package.
Municipality'
Contact Person:
Mailing Address.
Email:
Tel:
Type of event/activity
planned:
Fax:
Date of event/activity
Number of people expected:
Please send Go Purple for Prevention!
buttons and/or posters:
Number of buttons:
Number of posters:
CH U IBO1f PFAIMIIIY I IMIVINIM
sincerely appreciates your support!
THANK YOU!
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Corporate Services Department
Clerk's Division
Inter Department Memorandum
FROM: Dean Iorfida
City Clerk
Ext. 4271
RE. Board of Museums Request
Staff expects to have a report to Council for the October 6 agenda
Niagara,Falls
c +u inn
TO Mayor Ted Salci DATE. September 22, 2008
Members of Council
PP
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Clerks Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning Development
Celebrate the Past
Build the 'Future
Mayor Ted Salci and Members of Niagara Falls City Council
c/o City Hall
P O Box 1023
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, ON
L2E 6X5
September 12, 2008.
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Lundy's Lane Battlefield Legacy Project
Your Worship Mayor Salci and Members of Council,
As promised, the Board of Museums would like to take this opportunity to provide you with an
update of the progress made towards reaching our goal of providing the City with a world class
heritage and cultural facility and bring visibility to the Lundy's Lane Battlefield National Historic
Site and our community's history in time to celebrate the War of 1812 Bicentennial.
The Board of Museum's major fundraising campaign continues and with City Council's
commitment of $2 million we have been able to begin, in earnest, approaching major donors for
support. To date, we have raised close to 20% of our goal in pledges and donations. We have
met with both our Provincial and Federal members of parliament and their staff and both have
met our proposals with enthusiasm and have committed to assisting our efforts to secure funding.
Through the good graces of the Mayor and several members of Council this project has been
presented to Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure George Smitherman at
the Association of Canadian Municipalities Conference held in August.
The Business Plan for the Lundy's Lane Battlefield Legacy Project, which is necessary in order
to apply to Federal and Provincial funding programs, is well on its way to being completed and is
expected to be ready by early October. Much of this has been done using funds that have been
set aside by the Board, donated or raised through government funding programs. We now find
that we must request funds from Council in order to meet the deadlines set out in our Concept
Plan Review This includes tendering out the drawing -up of a complete set of tender ready
construction drawings and specifications. The cost of this portion, which will take
approximately 8 -12 months, is roughly $750,000 and must be completed by the fall of 2009 in
order to begin construction in early 2010 and to have the project completed in time for the
anniversary of the War of 1812 in June 2012.
Niagara Falls Bogrd of Museums
5810 Ferry St., Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1S9 4 phone: 905-358-5082 O fax: 905-358-0920
www.niagarafallsmuseum.ca
Celebrate the Past O Build the Future
Lundy's Lane Battlefield Legacy Project
We are also aware of the recent Federal Provincial Building Canada Framework Agreement
providing infrastructure investment, through the Building Canada Fund, to communities within
17 categories of infrastructure. The Lundy's Lane Battlefield Legacy Project falls within 3 of
these funding priorities: Culture, Tourism and Capacity Building. The Board of Museums
believes that the Legacy Project provides the City of Niagara Falls with an excellent opportunity
to put forward a project of National significance that builds the community's heritage tourism
capacity, increases community access and accessibility to City -owned cultural facilities, and will
help our community express, preserve, develop and promote our culture and heritage within
Canada and Ontario.
With the above points in mind, the Board of Museums would like to respectfully request the
following:
1 That City Council consider providing the Board of Museums with immediate funding
from the $2 million committed in- principle to the project, in order for the Board to be
able to send out an RFP for the construction -ready drawings and a full set of
specifications and to be able to tender out this portion of our project. This is required so
that the project can stay on track and meet on -going timelines.
2. That City Council consider appointing a City staff member as a coordinator to oversee the
project, especially considering the Legacy Project will affect City buildings and
properties.
3 That City Council consider endorsing the Lundy's Lane Battlefield Legacy Project as the
City of Niagara Falls' submission to the Building Canada Fund for funding during its
initial funding allocation expected in late September 2008.
Thank you very much for your consideration and I am available to answer any questions or
concerns that you may have relating to this request and look forward to hearing from you very
soon.
Sincerely,
est
r. erson,
ara Fall
Gord
Chai
Ni
oard of Museums
Niagara Falls Board of Museums
5810 Ferry St., Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1S9 <0 phone: 905-358-5082 fax: 905-358-0920
www.niagarafallsmuseum.ca
09 /lU /0S 11 58 FAX 905 871 4022 CANON
The Honourable David Caplan
Minister of Health and Long Term Care
Hepburn Block, 10th floor
80 Grosvenor Street
Toronto, ON M7A 2C4
Honourable and Dear Sir
Yours ery
Mailing Address:
Office of the Mayor
DOUGLAS G MARTIN
September 10, 2008
File No.- 210901
Sent by Fax: 4I6 -326 -1571 905 945 1992
Juanita Gledhill, Chair
Local Health Integation Network
270 Main Street East, Units 1 -6
Grimsby, ON L3M 1PS
Fax: 905 -945 -1992
Dear Ms. Gledhill:
21002 /002
Re: Niagara Health System hospital Improvement Plan
The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of September 8, 2008 passed the
following resolution in relation to the above referenced matter
THAT The Council of the Town of Fort Erie hereby requests the HNHB L.H.I.N. or the Ministry of Health and
Long Term Care direct the NHS to refrain immediately from taking any steps to reduce or remove any
services, equipment or human resources from the Douglas Memorial Hospital site, whether pursuant
to any current or future plan, policy, program, review, audit, guideline, project or otherwise, until such
time as the L.H.I.N. has received and approved the report and recommendations of Dr. J. Kitts with
respect to the Hospital Improvement Plan submitted by the NHS to the L.H.I.N. (CARRIED)
The NHS is currently taking steps at the Douglas Memorial Hospital in Fort Erie to reduce
surgery times and clinics from thirty (30) hours aweek to sixteen (16) hours aweek. Equipment
has been steadily removed from the hospital. The Hospital Improvement Plan makes several
recommendations one of which, as you know, is to ultimately close the Fort Erie hospital. No
action should be taken until a full consideration of the report and public participation has
occurred in advance of Dr Kitts review and final report.
Your assistance in this matter is urgently required.
D.Sgas Martin
Mayor
DGM:dlk
Dr. Jack Kitts, President and CEO, The Ottawa Hospital Fax: 613- 739 -6638
Betty -Lou Sauter, Chair, MIS Fax: 905 323.3800
Debbie Sevenpifer, President and CEO, NHS Fax 905-323-3800
Peter Kormos, MPP Fax: 905 -732 -9782
Kim Craitor, MPP Fax 416.325 -0818
Tim Hudak, MPP Fax: 416-325-0998
P Partingtan, Regional Chair Fax: 905- 687 -4977
lit Niagara Area Municipalities
John T. Teal, Co- Chair, Mayor's Task Force NHS Improvement Plan Fax: 905- 872 -9151
Wayne Redekop, Co- Chair, Mayor's Task Force MIS Improvement Plan Fax: 905-894-5356
R. Wilson, GM, CDGC
The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie
Municipal Centre, 1 Municipal Centre Drive
Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada L2A 256
Office Hours 8 :30 am. to 5:00 p.m. Phone (905) 871 -1600 Fax (905) 871-4022 Web -site: www.forterie.on.ca
Office of the Mayor
Douglas G Martin
September 10, 2008
To: All Municipalities in Ontario
Re: Niagara Health System Hospital Improvement Plan
By way of background, the Regional Municipality of Niagara consists of twelve area municipalities
and seven local hospitals, which were individually governed by a Board of Directors. In 2000, the
Province created the Niagara Health System (NHS) to improve patient care and save money Eight
years later, the Niagara Health System has a $17 million deficit in 2007 and has not achieved the
objectives of the original hospital restructuring plan. Consequently, the Province ordered the NHS
to develop a Hospital Improvement flan for the next five years.
The NHS released its Hospital Improvement Plan on July 15, 2008, which amongst other things,
provides for the incremental closure of Douglas Memorial Hospital (DMH) in Fort Erie,
DMH operated in the black for many years with an emergency department, ambulatory surgery, 39
beds and all of the other operations and facilities generally found in a small hospital. DMH is
distinct in that it is an ambulatory surgery centre where routine minor surgeries are performed five
days a week with a program tailored to Fort Erie managed by the local doctors and surgeons with
specialists from the area utilizing the surgery and conducting clinics. This hospital model is the
most cost effective method of health care as opposed to an acute care hospital. Centres of Excellence
are the most expensive hospital model. The way of the future is ambulatory care hospitals for simple
and routine surgeries and not utilizing acute care hospitals for these treatments. In order to sustain
the model of ambulatory care hospital, it requires an emergency department, surgery, beds, x -ray
equipment and a lab
The NHS proposes to phase out the emergency room surgery at DMH, ultimately closing the hospital
and most likely turning it into a long -term care facility Such action will cause family doctors to
leave the community and will create a health care vulnerability such as we have never seen before.
At the Council Meeting of September 8, 2008 a number of local doctors and specialists addressed
Council on the matter, resulting in the passing of the following resolutions.
THAT In recognition of public accountability and democratic principles, the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie hereby
supports the efforts of Peter Kenos, MPP to introduce a Private Member's Bill calling for the public election of all hospital
boards in the Province of Ontario as part of the municipal elections commencing in 2010, and further
THAT This resolution be circulated to all municipalities in the Province of Ontario for support. (CARRIED)
THAT The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Ede hereby petitions The Honourable David Caplan, Minister of Health to
legislatively enact the protective status of the Rural Hospital designation as previously defined in 1998 under The Rural and
Northern Health Care Framework by the Conservative Government and apply the designation to the Douglas Memorial
Hospital in the Town of Fort Erie and all other qualifying hospitals in Ontario, and further
THAT This resolution be circulated to all municipalities in the Province of Ontario for support. (CARRIED)
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To All Municipalities in Ontario September 10, 2008
Re: Niagara Health System Hospital Improvement Plan Page 2
The Hospital Improvement Plan is being reviewed by Dr Kitts, Provincial Advisor Local public
consultation is expected but the outcome is unknown.
Since 1998, small- hospitals in Ontario-were protected under Rural and Northern Health
Framework. It has now been dissolved by the current government since it was a policy and not
enshrined in legislation. The status was achieved in 1998 when small hospitals were previously
threatened in Ontario It is now only a matter of time that other small hospitals in Ontario will be
subject to "improvement plans" which in reality means closing the hospital.
Finally, it is important that hospital board members be elected. The Niagara Health System budget
is close to $400 million and there is no public accountability, transparency or accessibility to
information
We look forward to your support in these matters. Please advise our Clerk, Carolyn J Kett, of the
action taken by your municipality
Contact Information:
Carolyn J Kett, Town Clerk
Town of Fort Erie
1 Municipal Centre Drive
Fort Erie, ON L2A 256
Phone: 905- 871 -1600 x 2211
Fax: 905 871 -4022
Email. ckett@,forterie.on.ca
c.c
Sincerely,
Douglas G Martin, Mayor
The Honourable David Caplan, Minister of Health and Long Term Care Fax: 416 -326 -1571
Juanita Gledhill, Chair, LHIN Fax: 905- 945 -1992
Dr Jack Kitts, President and CEO, The Ottawa Hospital Fax: 613- 739 -6638
Betty-Lou Souter, Chair, NHS Fax: 905- 323 -3800
Debbie Sevenpifer, President and CEO, NHS Fax: 905- 323 -3800
Peter Kormos, MPP Fax: 905- 732 -9782
Kim Craitor MPP Fax: 416 -325 -0818
Tim Hudak, MPP Fax: 416 -325 -0998
P Partington, Regional Chair Fax: 905- 687 -4977
John T Teal, Co- Chair, Mayor's Task Force NHS Improvement Plan Fax 905- 871 -9151
Wayne H. Redekop, Co- Chair, Mayor's Task Force NHS Improvement Plan Fax: 905- 894 -5356
H. Schlange, Chief Administrative Officer
R. Wilson, GM, CDGC
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September 22, 2008
Corporate Services Committee:
2009 Budget Schedule Report
October 27, 2008
Budget Workshop #1
PSAB
November 3, 2007
Corporate Services Committee:
MPAC Deputation on new assessment procedures
all deputations
November 17, 2008
Corporate Services Committee:
General Purposes Budget Municipal Utility Budget introduction of
issues
November 24, 2008
Budget Workshop #2
Development Charges
December 1, 2008
CorporateI/Services Committee:
Firtt e e f-al Purposes Budget Discussion
unicipal Utility Budget Discussion
September 22, 2008 F- 2008 -38
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F- 2008 -38
2009 Budget Schedule
RECOMMENDATION.
For the information of Council.
BACKGROUND'
Nia fgJJ
City staff has commenced preparation of the 2009 Operating, Utility and Capital Budgets.
Finance staff has prepared a timetable that includes these initiatives. A number of issues
arose during the 2008 Budget deliberations that staff recommend be discussed in
workshops as background information prior to formal budget deliberations. As a result,
staff is recommending that three (3) workshops be held on non Council evenings to review
these important topics. The topics are Development Charges, the impact of PSAB 3150,
and changes to the Capital Budget process. The timetable is as follows.
DEPUTATIONS AND SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
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December 15, 2008
Corporate Services Committee.
Second General Purposes Budget Discussion
Second Municipal Utility Budget Discussion
January 12, 2009
Workshop #3
Capital Budget Workshop
January 19, 2009
Corporate Services Committee.
Approval of General Purposes, Municipal Utility
=First Capital Budget Discussion
2
The Budget preparation includes many action steps, including staff review and input,
Council review, input and discussion, as well as deputations from the appropriate
stakeholders. As was done last year, individual directors will present their divisional
budgets to Council. This year, divisional budgets will be accompanied with divisional
business plans regarding key operational objectives and challenges.
It should be noted that 2009 will be an assessment year and some changes are planned.
On November 3, 2008, MPAC will be issuing reassessment, for all properties. Staff is
currently reviewing all building and planning fees with a new rate structure will be in place
for 2009
As in prior years, staff requests that Council provide direction prior to the preparation of
the budget, specifically, is it Council's direction maintain existing service levels?
Recommended by
Approved by
Respectfully submitted
Todd Harri-,on, Direc
of Financial Services
K. E. Burden, Executive Director of Corporate Services
John ,6l,�CDonald, Chief Administrate' e Officer
September 22, 2008 IS- 2008 -02
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and- Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members.
Re: IS- 2008 -02
Data Storage Purchase
RECOMMENDATION'
BACKGROUND:
Niagara�a
CA NADA
That Council approve the purchase of additional storage from Dell Canada for data and
disaster recovery in the amount of $134,079 04 plus applicable taxes and shipping.
The type of data being stored by "The Corporation of the City of Niagara Fails" has
changed over the last 10 years. The Corporation has expanded from storing financial, word
processor and spreadsheet files to include large files such as media rich documents, GIS
files, CAD files, video, scanned files and others.
Currently our storage capacity is 1 73 terabytes. There is very little free space available
with only 213 gigabytes(12 left. There is an immediate need to increase storage for the
Corporation which has prompted a review of current technology
Staff is recommending SAN (Storage Area Technology) to replace our existing 'direct
attached' storage. SAN Technology does not require a server to be attached to it. Instead,
it allows the storage to be accessed through the network via multiple servers
simultaneously
Benefits of a SAN are.
simple centralized management
high performance
high availability
better backup and restore
data sharing across servers
flexible and quick deployment of resources
advanced disaster protection
future expansion
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September 22, 2008 2 IS- 2008 -02
A review of SAN products was conducted and Dell's EqualLogic SAN was chosen for price
performance and its seamless integration into our existing Dell Server environment. All the
required software is included with the hardware purchase.
FUNDING:
This purchase will be_funded frgm -IS_special_ppurpose-reserve- #153
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Recommended by
Approved by
Respectfully submitted:
loy, Dir o I,fformation System
Lynn
rden, Executive Director of Corporate Services
K. E
John j$ Donald, Chief Administrative Officer
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Information Systems
September 22, 2008 HR- 2008 -04
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members.
Niagarafalls
C A N A D A
Re: HR- 2008 -04
Update on Workplace Health Safety Initiatives
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council support staff's efforts to partner with National Quality Institute on the
implementation of it's Healthy Workplace Framework and Progressive Excellence Program.
BACKGROUND
Further to Council's adoption of the Workplace Safety Insurance Board's workplace
health and safety "Community Charter" on March 17, 2008, the following is an update on
the Corporation's recent efforts to improve workplace health, safety and wellness practices.
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has launched a new five (5) year
health and safety initiative called "The Road to Zero" The intent of this program is to
improve awareness and commitment of municipalities with regards to workplace health and
safety practices. Following a presentation from the Honourable Steven Mahoney, Chair
of WSIB, Council approved a "Community Charter" on March 17, 2008 to visibly
demonstrate this commitment.
The City of Niagara Falls, as an important employer within our community, is intending to
improve its own health and safety record and practices. During the period from 2004 -2006,
The City of Niagara Falls averaged more than 300 lost time injury days per year and
$33,000 per WSIB claim, compared with the industry average of approximately $7,000 per
claim. In 2007, the Corporation's costs for WSIB were even higher, exceeding more than
$2 million. This increase was due to three expensive WSIB claims resulting from new and
retroactive "presumptive legislation" for firefighters and the additional costs associated with
Niagara Transit.
The City has taken significant steps to improve its health and safety record, policies and
practices. Since January 2008, the City has launched extensive workplace inspections,
conducted health and safety training with employees and supervisors, and successfully
complied with 82 work orders AtM the Ministry of Labour The total number of lost time
injuries and WSIB heal �claims are presently on track to be less th the�atal-f
2007 Throughou e City accumulated twenty (20) lost time injures and twenty
Corporate Services Department
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seven (27) health care claims. Presently, lost time injuries for 2008 are at fourteen (14)
and health care claims are at fourteen (14). In comparison to 2007, our WSIB cost savings
(year to date) are approximately $350,000
Continuous Progress and Development
To further improve our health and safety record and to become an "employer of choice
The City of Niagara Falls is committed to fostering a culture of workplace_ health_ and
wellness that creates a productive and rewarding workplace where the City is able to
attract and retain the brightest of staff
Workplace health is best achieved through the implementation of a strategic plan that
provides a structured framework to better organize and manage health wellness programs
and initiatives By providing specific benchmarks and measures, continuous progress can
be measured and provide the foundation and ability to improve employee morale and
quality of life.
In developing this Corporate Strategic Plan for workplace health and wellness, Human
Resources intends to partner with the National Quality Institute (NQI) and implement their
nationally recognized program called the 'Healthy Workplace Framework"
The National Quality Institute (NQI) was founded in 1992 by Industry Canada and
supported by Health Canada to develop best practices for creating a healthy workplace.
Known as Canada's national authority on quality and healthy workplace practices, NQI has
created a unique Canadian model of workplace health, safety and wellness practices,
providing measurable standards for organizations to strive to obtain.
In an effort to implement a long term sustainable program, organizational success will
require continued senior management support, frequent employee engagement, staff
training and development, specific policy development and good communication practices.
The cost of this Progressive Excellence Program (Level one) is approximately $10,000 and
includes project costs associated with training, committee planning and project consulting.
The cost of this program is covered within the 2008 Human Resources budget. Before
implementing this program across the organization, however, staff would consider first
piloting this program with a division (to be determined) within the Corporation.
Summary Conclusion
Council can help facilitate better workplace health and safety within the Corporation by
supporting staff's efforts to implement a strategic "Healthy Workplace" plan established by
the National Quality Institute.
Recommended by
Approved by eSG,t
K }r Burden, Executi DirectorjCorporate Services
Respectfully submitted:
Trent Dark, Director of Human Resources
hn MacDonald, Chief Administrative Officer
September 22, 2008 MW- 2008 -55
His Worship- Mayor -Ted Salci-
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Niagaraj'alls
CANADA
Re MW- 2008 -55
Double Application of Fibre Mat on Various Streets
RECOMMENDATION
1) That the unit prices submitted by Norjohn Contracting and Paving Limited be
accepted for the Double Application of Fibre Mat on Various Streets;
2) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement.
BACKGROUND
The streets in the Arlington Avenue Gainsborough Avenue area as shown on the attached
map are in fair to poor condition. Attached are pictures of the road condition.
These streets were constructed between 1955 and 1958
Within the next 10 years, the watermain will need to be replaced and storm sewers
constructed, to separate the combined sewers. The storm sewer outlet and watermain
connections would be on Huggins Street that is in good condition.
Staff investigated several alternative solutions and determined that a double fibre mat
asphalt would provide the extended road life required prior to the underground construction
at the most economical cost and provide the residents a good road condition.
A standard asphalt overlay would cost more than double. the cost of the fibre mat,
Norjohn Contracting and Paving Limited is the sole supplier of the Fibre Mat asphalt.
Attached is the literature on the Fibre Mat product.
As Norjohn Contracting and Paving Limited is very knowledgeable with road resurfacing,
staff is of the opinion that this Company is capable of successfully undertaking this project.
September 22, 2008 -2- MW- 2008 -55
The financing for this project is available from unspentfunding in the 2008 Asphalt Overlay
Program.
Project Costs:
Asphalt Overlay Double Fibre Mat (excluding GST) 173,700 00
_Funding:—
Unspent Funding from 2008 Asphalt Overlay Contracts
Paved Surface Maintenance Contract Service
173,700.00
The funding for this contract was provided in the 2008 General Purpose Budget as a
transfer to capital holding. The expenditures for this project will be recorded as an expense
in the Capital Fund (account #12- 3- 310024- 030000).
This project would be scheduled to commence in October 2008, with all work completed
in November 2008
Recommended by
Approved by
Respectfully submitted
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Geoff Holman, Dire of Municipal Works
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Ed ujlov c, Executi hector ojCommunity Services
B. Darrall
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cracking
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patented FiberDec process, a
combination of special polymer-
modified asphalt emulsion, chopped
fiberglass strands and aggregate.
This mixture acts as a highly
resilient waterproof membrane that
effectively bridges alligatored
pavements and also delays reflective
cracking.
FiberMat Type A is superior to
other surface treatments as there are
no adhesion problems and the seal
produced has greater tensile strength
that resists stresses placed upon it.
FiberMat Type A is also fast to
apply It can be opened to traffic
within about 15 minutes after
laying, regardless of temperature or
humidity thanks to a controlled
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Asphe t Emulsion
A specially developed unit chops (60-
90mm length) glass fibers in -place and
sandwiches them between two layers
of asphalt emulsion prior to the
application of 6.35mm, 9.5mm or
12.5mm size aggregate, or
combinations thereof, which is then
rolled into the surface. The glass
fibers are applied at a rate of
approximately 70g per m2 depending
on the severity of the cracking, and the
asphalt emulsion is applied in two
simultaneous applications totaling 1.8
to 2.7 litres/m2
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FiberMai Type A has sufficient
tensile strength and flexibility to absorb
movements in the pavement shveture
and delay the pavement from cracking.
The use of a chopped fiber- reinforced
membrane was shown to enhance the
performance of an overlay by 30%
(fatigue and tensile stress) and wheel-
track cracking rate by 300
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His Worship Mayor Ted Salci
and_Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members.
r falls
CANADA
Re: MW- 2008 -56
Contract 2008- 214 -08
Windermere Road Sidewalk
Parking Lot Improvements at St. Paul High School
RECOMMENDATION
1
That the unit prices submitted by Alfidome Construction Ltd. be accepted.
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement.
BACKGROUND
The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the City Clerk's representative, Mr Bill
Matson, opened tenders on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 1.30 p.m. for the above noted
contract.
Tender documents were picked up by nine (9) Contractors and seven (7) bids were
received. Two (2) bids were rejected due to incomplete documentation and one (1) bid was
revised due to a miscalculation
Listed below is a summary of the totaled tendered prices, excluding GST, received from
the Contractor
1 Alfidome Construction Ltd.
2. Centennial Construction Inc.
3. Sacco Construction
4 Steed Evans
5 Rankin Construction Inc.
6 Stevensville Lawn Service
7 Circle P Paving
Niagara Falls
Niagara -on- the -Lake
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls
St. Catharines
Stevensville
Stevensville
The lowest tender was received from Alfidome Construction Ltd. in the amount of
$84,705.00 This contractor has previously performed similar type projects for the City
We are of the opinion thatffll5 contractor is capable of successfully undertaking this
project.
84,705.00
89,827.00 (rejected)
99,325.00
103,545.00 (rejected)
104,830.00
119,564.00 (revised bid)
127,482.00
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The engineer's estimate for this contract was 90,000 00
Project Costs.
Awarded Contract (excluding GST) 84,705 00
Total 84,705.00
Funding:
New Sidewalk Construction
62,682.00
Niagara Catholic District School Board 22,023 00
Total 84,705.00
Current available funds in the New Sidewalk Construction account are $220,292.00
The funding for this contract was provided in the 2008 General Purpose Budget as a
transfer to capital holding. The expenditures for this project will be recorded as an expense
in the Capital Fund (account #11 -3- 311000 04000).
This project is scheduled to commence construction September 29, 2008 and all work is
to carry through until November 12, 2008.
Approved by
Recommended by
Respectfully submitted.
2 MW- 2008 -56
Geoff Holman, direc of Municipal Works
Ed Dujlovic, Execut e Director of Community Services
Joh4"-cDonald, Chief Ai minis ative Officer
C. McLeod
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No.
Moved by
Seconded by
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The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls "City of Niagara Falls is undertaking
the construction of the Niagara Convention Civic Centre "NCCC and
WHEREAS the construction of the NCCC has been financed through generous contributions from
the Board of Management of the Fallsview Business Improvement Area, the Board of Management
of the Victoria Centre Business Improvement Area, and the Governments of Ontario and Canada;
and
WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Niagara has contributed to NCCC by entering into a long
term lease to provide a parking area, at nominal consideration, and is prepared to contribute further
by way of a waiver of any development charges and property taxes, that may be payable as a result
of the development and operations of the NCCC, provided that the City of Niagara Falls does the
same; and
WHEREAS the contributions provided by the Board of Management of the Fallsview Business
Improvement Area, the Board of Management of the Victoria Centre Business Improvement Area,
and the Governments of Ontario and Canada have all been predicated on the expressed
understanding that the City of Niagara Falls would contribute to the development of the NCCC by
waiving all taxes and municipal fees; and
WHEREAS it is the intention of the City of Niagara Falls that the NCCC will be operated as a
Municipal Capital Facility as that term is defined in the Municipal Act, 2001 and, therefore, not be
required to pay municipal taxes or any municipal fees including, without limiting the generality of
the foregoing, development charges and building permit fees; and
WHEREAS the business model upon which the NCCC was proposed and continues to progress is
predicated upon the NCCC being operated as a Municipal Capital Facility and exempt from
municipal fees and taxes.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Niagara Convention Civic Centre will be
operated as Municipal Capital Facility as defined in the Municipal Act, 2001 and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Staff of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
shall take whatever steps are required to ensure that the Niagara Convention Civic Centre has the
benefit of a waiver of any and all taxes and fees that are within the control of the Corporation of the
City of Niagara Falls.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
DEAN IORFIDA R. T. (TED) SALCI
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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CITY 01 cABAOA
NIAGARA FFALL
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
No.
Moved by Councillor
Seconded by Councillor
WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is a non profit organization
representing almost all of Ontario's 445 municipal governments; and
WHEREAS the annual AMO Conference in August is the preeminent conference for municipal
politicians and administrators; and
WHEREAS the annual AMO Conference attracts 2600 delegates, not to mention support staff and
spouses to a community; and
WHEREAS AMO has requested that Niagara Falls submit a bid for the 2011 convention; and
WHEREAS the host community's obligations are to provide volunteers, local shuttle transportation
between hotels, sponsorship for a welcome reception and greetings from the head of Council, and
WHEREAS by 2011, the Niagara Convention and Civic Centre (NCCC), an 18,000 square metre facility
with 100,000 square feet of exhibition space, will be operating; and
WHEREAS the NCCC will amply be able to accommodate the AMO Conference.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Niagara Falls City Council supports a bid for our
community to host the 2011 AMO Conference; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that City staff work with Niagara Falls Tourism, the Niagara
Convention and Civic Centre and other applicable stakeholders in bringing the AMO Conference to our
community and fulfilling the host community's obligations.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
DEAN IORFIDA R. T (TED) SALCI
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
September 22, 2008.
September 22, 2008
September 22, 2008.
By -law No. 2008
A by -law to amend By -law No 2002 :081, being -a by -law to appoint City employees, agents -and
third parties for the enforcement of provincial or municipal by -laws.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS
1 By-law No. 2002 -081 is amended by deleting Schedule "C" and Schedule "C" attached
hereto shall be inserted in lieu thereof.
2. By -law No, 2002 -081 is amended by deleting Schedule "D3" and Schedule "D3" attached
hereto shall he inserted in lieu thereof.
Passed this twenty second day of September, 2008.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T (TED) SAL CI, MAYOR
1 Parking By -law Enforcement Officers:
Beth Angle
Sam Arnold
Charles Arsenault
Sylvio Basque
James Edward Bird
Gordon Boardman
Gabe Bogucki
Jordan Brouillard
Robert Bunn
Bob Bunton
Julio Cavaliere
Bob Chambers
Joe Corradi
Bill Crowder
Alex DeGaust
Larry Desoiuieaux
Bob DiGiolamo
Larry Downing
Hanya Goforth
George Gondoseh
Kevin Howe
Les Jarvis
Erroll Kettell
Norm Leonard
David Lewis
John MacLeod
Rob McDonald
Edward Allan McDonnell
John McPherson
Kerri Michaud
Kathy Moldenhauer
Chris Nave
Al Poisson
Jim Reggler
Stewart Rodgers
Philip Rudachuk
Chris Russell
Chris Seabrook
David Smith
Gary Statchura
Matt Vandervelde
SCIIEDULE "C"
Jana Vermeulen
Sue Wheeler
Brenda Wylie
SCHEDULE "D3"
NIAGARA COLLEGE MAID OF THE MIST CENTRE
1 Parking By -law Enforcement Officers on private property:
Steve Burnell
Anna Vittie
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2008
A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200 to permit the construction of a 10 storey, 1 02-unit retirement
home and a clinic on the land.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
1 Sheet C4 of Schedule "A" to By -law No. 79 -200 is amended by redesignating from GC to
R5F and numbered 842, the land on the east side of Main Street, between Summer Street and North
Street, as described in Appendix "A attached to and forming part of this by -law, and shown
hatched and designated R5F and numbered 842 on the plan Schedule 1, attached to and forming part
of this by -law
2 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2.31, Column 3 of Table 2 of clause (e) of section
4 19 1, clause (b) of section 4 19.3, section 7 15 1 and clauses (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (g), (h) and (m)
of section 7 15.2 of By -law No. 79 -200, no person shall use the land described in section 1 of this
by-law and shown hatched and designated R5F and numbered 842 on the plan Schedule 1 attached
hereto, or erect or use any building or structure thereon, except for the purpose of a retirement home,
a clinic and accessory buildings and accessory structures, and except in compliance with the
following regulations:
(a) Deemed lot
(b) Minimum lot area
(c) Minimum front yard depth
(i) for any part of a building 0 metres
or structure 10 metres and
2 storeys and less in height
(ii) for any part of a building
or structure greater than 10
metres and 2 storeys in
height
all the land described in section 1 of this by-
law and shown hatched and designated R5F
and numbered 842 on the plan Schedule 1
attached hereto, shall be considered one lot
the whole of the land shown hatched and
designated R5F and numbered 842 on the
plan Schedule 1 attached hereto, save and
except for any part which may be required to
be dedicated for the purpose of road
widening
8 metres
(d) Minimum rear yard depth
(e)
(t)
(g)
(i) for any part of a building 20 metres
or structure 10
2 storeys and less in height
(ii) for any part of a building
or structure greater than 10
metres and 2 storeys in
height
Minimum easterly interior side
yard width
(i) for any part of a building
or structure 10 metres and
2 storeys and less in height
(ii) for any part of a building
or structure greater than 10
metres and 2 storeys in
height
Minimum southerly interior side
yard width
(i)
for any part of a building
or structure 10 metres and
2 storeys and less in height
(ii) for a building or structure
greater than 10 metres and
2 storeys in height
Minimum northerly interior side
yard width
(h) Maximum lot coverage
(i) Maximum height of building and
maximum number of storeys
2
32 metres
3 metres
7.5 metres
1.2 metres
2.2 metres
8 metres
36%
39 metres and 10 storeys, which shall
include the roof feature as required by
clause (j) of this section and subject to
clause (b) of section 3 of this by -law
(j) Roof feature
Maximum number of private 102
living units
Minimum number of parking 0 6 space /private living unit
spaces for a retirement home
Minimum perpendicular width of
a manoeuvring aisle
Accessory buildings and accessory
structures
(o) Decorative wall or fence
3
the apartment dwelling shall have a roof
feature which has a minimum height of 6
metres above the top storey The roof
feature shall be a distinct architectural
element of the building and shall not contain
a place of occupancy
6 metres
(p) Minimum landscaped open space 22% of the lot area
(q)
in accordance with sections 4 13 and 4 14 of
By -law No. 79 -200
a decorative wall or fence shall be erected
along and adjacent to the front lot line where
such lot line is adjacent to a driveway or
parking area, save and except for any
driveway or pedestrian entrances. The
decorative wall or fence shall have a
minimum height of 1 metre above the grade
of the driveway or parking area
All other provisions of By -law No 79 -200 shall continue to apply
3 For the purpose of this by-law
(a) "retirement home" means a residence providing accommodation primarily for
persons or couples with limited physical disabilities brought on by age or other
infirmity for which some degree of physical assistance is required and where each
private living unit has a separate private bathroom and separate entrance from a
common hall, but where common facilities for the preparation and consumption of
food are provided, and common lounges, recreation rooms and medical care facilities
may be provided; and,
(b) "roof feature" means a distinct architectural element erected above the top storey of
the building and shall not contain a place of occupancy or be used for commercial
purposes, but shall be constructed to enhance the design of the building and may
enclose any roof mounted mechanical equipment, mechanical penthouses orother
similar elements. Notwithstanding section 4 7 of By -law No 79 -200, and except for
any flag poles or other similar decorative features and radio, telephone, television or
telecommunication towers or antennae, no water tank, elevator or other mechanical
penthouse or other similar elements shall have a height greater than the roof feature.
4 Section 19 of By -law No. 79 -200 is amended by adding thereto the following:
19 1.842 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2.31, Column 3 of Table 2 of
clause (e) of section 4 19 1, clause (b) of section 4 19.3, section 7 15 1 and
clauses (a), (b), (e), (d), (e), (g), (h) and (m) of section 7 15.2 of By -law No
79 -200, no person shall use the land on the east side of Main Street, between
Summer Street and North Street, designated R5F and numbered 842 on Sheet
C4 of Schedule "A or erect or use any building or structure thereon, except
for the purpose of a retirement home, a clinic and accessory buildings and
accessory structures, and except in compliance with By -law No 2008-
Passed this twenty- second day of September, 2008.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T (TED) SALCI, MAYOR
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
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September 22, 2008
September 22, 2008
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APPENDIX "A"
Lt 1 P1 269 Village of Niagara Falls; Niagara Falls
Pt Lt 8 E/S Portage Rd, N of Lundy's Lane PI 653 Abstracted As Blk 1 Village of Niagara Falls; Pt
Lt 9 E/S Portage Rd, N of Lundy's Lane P1653 Abstracted as Blk 1 Village of Niagara Falls As In
RO521091& RO548975 S/T RO478284, Niagara Falls
Pt Lt 3 PI 269 Village ofNiagara Falls; Pt Lt 8 E/S Portage Rd, N of Lundy's Lane P1 653 Abstracted
As Blk 1 Village of Niagara Falls As In RO71154, Niagara Falls
SCHEDULE 1 TO BY -LAW No. 2008
Subject Land
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Amending Zoning By -law No. 79 -200
Description. See Appendix "A"
Applicant: 753049 Ontario Limited
Assessment #s: 272506000404700 272506000405000
272506000405100 272506000409900
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I:NTS
AM- 2008 -014
September 2008
A by -law to approval of Amendment to the City of Niagara Fal1s Official
Plan.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANNING ACT, 1990, AND THE REGIONAL
MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA ACT, HEREBY ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
1 The attached text constituting Amendment No 85 to the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan
is hereby adopted.
Passed this twenty second day of September, 2008.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T (TED) SALCI, MAYOR
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
September 22, 2008
September 22, 2008
September 22, 2008
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2008
PART 2 BODY OF THE AMENDMENT
All of this part of the document entitled PART 2 Body of the Amendment, consisting of the
following text and attached map, constitute Amendment No 85 to the Official Plan of the City of
Niagara Falls.
DETAILS OF THE AMENDMENT
The Official Plan of the City of Niagara Falls is hereby amended as follows:
1 MAP CHANGE
The Area Affected by this Amendment shown on the map attached hereto, entitled "Map
1 to Amendment No. 85 shall be identified as Special Policy Area "59" on Schedule "A"
to the Official Plan.
2. TEXT CHANGE
PART 2, SECTION 14 SPECIAL POLICY AREAS is hereby amended by adding the
following new subsection:
14.59 SPECIAL POLICY AREA "59"
Special Policy Area "59" applies to approximately 0 4 hectares of land with
approximately 80 metres of frontage on Main Street between Summer Street and
North Street. The land is designated Minor Commercial on Schedule "A" to the
Official Plan. In addition to the policies contained in Part 2, 3.5.2, the property may
be developed for a mixed use building with commercial uses on the ground floor
and a retirement home above. The building may be developed to a maximum height
of 10 storeys and density of 251 units per hectare. The implementing zoning by -law
shall include provisions which specify the permitted uses, maximum building height
and number of private living units as well as minimum building setbacks,
landscaping and parking spaces. Site plan control shall be used to implement a site
design that is compatible with surrounding commercial and residential uses.
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SCHEDULE A TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN
Area Affected by this Amendment
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NOTE! This schedule forms part of Amendment No. 85 to the Official Plan for the City of Niagara Falls
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1:NTS
AM- 2008 -014
September 2008
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2008
A by -law to require pre consultation on certain Planning Act applications in the City of Niagara
Falls.
WHEREAS Sections 22(3 1),34(10 01),41(3 1)_and 51(16.1) -of- the -P- Tanning -Act, R.S:O 1990,
Part 3, as amended, allow municipalities to pass by -laws to require applicants to consult with the
municipality prior to the submission of an application made under the Act for an amendment to
the Official Plan or Zoning By -law, plans of subdivision or consent; and
WHEREAS the Official Plan allows for such consultation meetings as a provision of or the
submission of a complete application; and
WHEREAS the Council of the City of Niagara Falls wishes to require consultation with the City
prior to the submission of certain applications made under the Planning Act;
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1 That persons intending to make application to the City of Niagara Falls for an amendment
to the Official Plan or Zoning By -law, draft plan of subdivision or consent, be required to consult
with City Staff prior to the submission of the application.
2. That the purpose of such consultation meetings will be to review a draft development
proposal for the lands affected by the proposed applications and to identify the scope of additional
supporting infomration or material required by the City of Niagara Falls and/or other affected
agencies to allow full consideration of the development application.
3 That in the absence of consultation prior to the submission of an application and the
submission of all required supporting information or material, the City ofNiagara Falls may deem
an application as incomplete under the provisions of the Planning Act.
4 The Director of Planning or his designate shall have the discretion to waive the requirement
for a formal consultation meeting when, in his/her opinion, it has been deemed to be unnecessary
for a complete review of the application.
5 Where a consultation meeting is deemed to be necessary, a consultation checklist or
agreement shall be completed and signed by all parties present.
Passed this twenty- second day of September, 2008.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T (TED) SALCI, MAYOR
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
September 22, 2008
September 22, 2008
September 22, 2008
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -Iaw No. 2008
A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 22nd day
of September, 2008
WHEREAS it is deemed desirable and expedient that the actions and proceedings of Council as
herein set forth be adopted, ratified and confirmed by by -law
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS.
1 The actions of the Council at its meeting held on the 22n day of September, 2008 including
all motions, resolutions and other actions taken by the Council at its said meeting, are hereby
adopted, ratified and confirmed as if they were expressly embodied in this by -law, except
where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board or other authority is by law required
or any action required by law to be taken by resolution.
2. Where no individual by -Iaw has been or is passed with respect to the taking of any action
authorized in or with respect to the exercise of any powers by the Council, then this by -law
shall be deemed for all purposes to be the by -law required for approving, authorizing and
taking of any action authorized therein or thereby, or required for the exercise of any powers
thereon by the Council.
3 The Mayor and the proper officers of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls are hereby
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said actions of the
Council or to obtain approvals where required, and, except where otherwise provided, the
Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents arising
therefrom and necessary on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and to affix
thereto the corporate seal of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls.
Passed this twenty- second day of September, 2008.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R. T (TED) SALCI, MAYOR
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
September 22, 2008
September 22, 2008
September 22, 2008