2001/08/131)
2)
3)
4)
MEETING
Monday, August 13, 2001
From 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
City Hall, Committee Room #2A & B
Approval of the 2001 07 16 Community Services Committee Minutes as amended.
DEPUTATION:
Mr. Alfred Rampado - President, Mount Carmel Park Association
Request for financial assistance.
PRESENTATION
R-2001-36 - Selection of Preferred Site for Community Centre
David Schram
REPOR TS: Staff Contact:
lVIXV-2001-88 - Request to Remove Entrance Median
Trinity Court @ Monastery Drive Ed Dujlovic
BBS-2001-23 - Property Numbering System - Proposed
Amendments to By-law No. 70-72 Mel Brown
BBS-2001-24 - Refund of Sign Permit Fees and Administration
Fee for Variances to the Sign By-law Mel Brown
BBS-2001-25 - Demolition of Unsafe Building at 5793 McLeod RoadMel Brown
MXV-2001-104 - Parking Fine Review and Adjustment Ed Dujlovic
MW-2001-105 - Adjustment to Parking Meter/Machine Rates Ed Dujlovic
MW-2001-109 - Stevens Street Parking Review Ed Dujlovic
R-2001-37 - Monument Repairs for Drummond Hill Cemetery Adele Kon
R-2001-38 - Concession Operations in City Arenas Adele Kon
5) ADJOURNMENT:
MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, July 16, 2001, CITY HALL, ROOM 2 AT 300 P.M.
PRE/ENT:
ABJENT.'
Vice Chah'person Gary Hendershot Mayor Wayne Thomson,
Alderman Judy Orr, Alderman Wayne Campbell, Alderman
Shirley Fisher, Alderman Art Federow, Alderman Janice Wing,
Alderman Norm Puttick, Alderman Selina Volpatti, Alderman Kim
Craitor, Alderman Ken Feren, Alderman Carolynn Ioannoni
John MacDonald, Chairperson Victor Pietrangelo, Bob McGregor,
JT.~FF:
Ed Lustig, Ed Dujlovic, Adele Kon, Tony Ravenda, Ken Burden,
Woody Wagg, Pete Corfield, Ray Kallio, Marianne Tikky (Steno)
PRE/'./:
Mr. Corey Larocque - Niagara Falls Review
1) MINUTEI'
It was moved by Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the minutes of
the June 11, 2001 Community Services Committee Meeting be approved.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 0716
2) REPORTJ'
a) MW-2001-67 - Mewburn Road Site Servicing Agreement
It was moved by Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Ioannoni that the City
enter into an agreement with Canadian Niagara Hotels Inc. concerning the future
improvements to Mewburn Road across the frontage of the proponent's lands and to
receive a dedication of land on which the Mewburn Road Sanitary Pumping Station is
currently located
Conflict:
Motion:
Action:
Ken Feren
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 0716
b) MW-2001-93 - Grass Cutting of cul-de-sacs
It was moved by Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Volpatti that this report be
received and filed.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 07 16
c) MW-2001-101 - Request for Removal of Parking Meters Victoria Avenue BIA
It was moved by Mayor Thomson, seconded by Alderman Fisher that the removal of
parking meters, the reduction of available road width and the widening of the sidewalk
be reviewed in more detail through the formation of a subcommittee made up of Staff,
Victoria Centre BIA members and Council
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 07 16
a)
R-2001-04 - Policy 1000.27 - Carnivals, Exhibitions & Tournaments on City-
Owned Parks and Athletic Fields; and Policy 1000.28 - Rules and Regulations
for the Use of City Parks and Athletic Fields.
It was moved by Mayor Thomson, seconded by Alderman Fisher that the proposed
revised Policies 1000.27 and 1000.28 be approved by Committee and Council.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 07 16
e) R-2001-32 - Winter Ice Schedule for Municipal Arenas.
It was moved by Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alde~a-~an Feren that the
Community Services Committee and City Council approve the Schedules for Special
Events and Regular Use of Winter Ice for the 2001/2002 Season.
Motion:
Conflict:
Action:
Carried
Art Federow
Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 07 16
R-2001-33 - Agreement between Casino Niagara, Touchstone Site Contractors
Limited and the City of Niagara Falls for the Design and Construction of a
Decorative Fountain at the Comer of Victoria Avenue and Bender Street.
It was moved by Mayor Thomson, seconded by Alderman Fisher that an agreement be
entered into by Casino Niagara, Touchstone Site Contractors and the City of Niagara
Falls for the design and construction of a decorative fountain at the corner of Victoria
Avenue and Bender Street within the terms set out in this report and that the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorised to execute the same.
Motion:
Conflict:
Action:
Carried
Alderman Orr
Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 0716
BBS-2001-18 - Appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officer -
Douglas Evans
Alderman Campbell questioned staff as to why there are no by-law officers schedule on
the weekends. He had encountered a vender that should not be operating, but had no
means of enforcing the by-law. Ed Dujlovic advised Council that staff is working on
scheduling by-law officers on weekends, but as this is a new schedule it is taking time to
sort out all the details. Alderman Orr commented that the by-law officers have trouble
keeping up with the sidewalk merchants that spring up around the City.
It was moved by Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Ioannoni that Douglas
Evans be appointed as a Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer for the purpose of
enforcing the by-laws of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 07 16
h) BBS-2001-19 - Appointment of Inspector - Tom Ferguson
It was moved by Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Ioannoni that Tom Ferguson
be appointed as an Inspector pursuant to the Building Code Act 1992, as amended, and
that By-law 93-283 be amended accordingly.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 07 16
i) BBS-2001-20 - 3500 Portage Road Variance to Sign By-law No. 6661
It was moved by Mayor Thomson, seconded by Alderman Campbell that Council
approve a variance to sign by-law No. 6661 for 3500 Portage Road.
Motion:
COnflict:
Action:
Carried
Aldemtan Feren
Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 07 16
j) BBS-2001-21 - 5905 Victoria Avenue Variance to Sign By-law No. 6661
It was moved by Mayor Thomson, seconded by Alderman Campbell that Council '
approve a variance to sign by-law No. 6661 for 5905 Victoria Avenue.
Motion:
Conflict:
Action:
Carried
Alderman Volpatti
Alderman Feren
Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 07 16
k) BBS-20OI-22 - CPR Bridge Murray Street Variance from Sign By-law No. 6661
It was moved by Mayor Thomson, seconded by Alderman Campbell that Council
approve a varianqe to sign by-law No. 6661 for CPR Bridge Murray Street.
Motion:
Conflict:
Action:
Carried
Alderman Feren
Recommendati6n submitted to Council 2001 07 16
3) ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned moved by Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman
Federow at 3:15 p.m.
Mount Catme Park Association
July 24, 2001
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen St.
Niagara Falls, On.
L2E 6X5
AUG 0 'J 200I
PARKS, RECREATION
& CULTURE
Dear Mayor Wayne Thomson and Members of Council
On behalf of the Mount Carmel Park Association, and its Board, we are
requesting the city's assistance in providing financial support to our association
on a basis of matching funds. With the success of our fundraising and as of
March 31, 2001 our association had cash on hand in the amount of $16,486.00
(see attached statement).
Since April 1, 2000 - our association has with cooperation and support from the
City ordered and/or purchased the following for the park;
Tables for the Kid's Programs - $1600
Provided funds to the city to purchase 50 trees for fall planting-S5,000.00.
Ordered new playground equipment - $6,117.81
Repainted both tennis and basketball courts for $920.00.
Painted benches and basketball nets and poles $225.00.
Hosted Canada Day Fireworks Display for $2105.00.
Will purchased 4 Canopy Umbrellas for the Kids Program estimated at
$500.00.
The Association is requesting that the City provide matching funds to construct
a Toddler Play Area - estimated cost of $16,000. Some of the equipment for
this play area will utilize the 3 rocking units and the x/o units which are in storage
and were replaced by the association with new equipment.
We would also respectfully request an advance of approximately fifteen thousand
($15,000) dollars for completion of paving the gravel pathways - $7500 as a Loan
and $7500 as a Grant. Our association will commit to repaying the Loan over a
two year period.
The Mount Carmel Park Association takes pride in the fact that since the
establishment of the association and working together with the Mount Carmel
residents, and the City of Niagara Falls for the beautification and use of the park,
we have succeeded in what we set out to do, and that was to create a safe and
healthy environment where neighbourhood children could spend their summers
productively, not only to have fun outdoors, but with our many worthwhile
summer programs they are also able to learn.
Your consideration of our request is most appreciated.
Yours truly,
Mount Carmel Park Association
Alfred Rampado
President
cc: Ms. Adete Kon - Director of Parks & Recreation / City of Niagara Falls, On.
Community Services Department
Parks, Recreation & Culture
The City of
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web ~ite:
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E-mail: akon~city,niagarafalls.on.ca
Adele Ken
Director
R-2001-36
August 13, 2001
Alderman Victor Piemmgelo, Chairperson
and Members of Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2001-36
Selection of Preferred Site for
Community Centre
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City owned property on the north-east comer of Montrose Road and McLeod Road be
developed as the site for the new Community Centre.
BACKGROUND:
The Steering Committee, which is responsible for the development of the new Community Centre,
drafted a "Proposed Community Site Selection Process". This draft described the site selection
process, evaluation criteria and priority of criteria approved by the Steering Committee on September
14th, 2000. The Discussion Paper outlined a four step comparative evaluation process and selection
process that was to identify a "suitable and community acceptable" location for the new Community
Centre.
On October 30, 2000 Council authorized the Steering Committee to seek public input on this
discussion paper. It was considered very important that the discussion paper be widey circulated to
ensure that the community and all stakeholders had a clear understanding of the process leading to
the selection ufa site for the Community Centre. The Committee had an Open House on November
22, 2000 and sought input on the process, criteria, and importance of criteria throughout November
and December 2000.
On January 8, 2001 Council accepted the Site Selection Discussion Paper prepared by the Steering
Comanittee as the process for selecting a preferred site for a new Community Centre.
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Fourteen sites that met a minimum criteria in terms of size (minimum 4 hectares of usable property)
and location (within Niagara Falls) were initially offered and considered. This included 9 privately
owned properties and 5 publicly owned properties. On May 10, 2001 the Steering Committee
produced a short list of four sites for further consideration from this original list of fourteen
properties.
The Steering Committee have had studies prepared by independent consultants to assist with
gathering the necessary information on each of the sites. Each of these studies was seen as necessm'y
to provide valuable and independent input on the relative merits o£eaeh of the short listed properties
with respect to the criteria that had been established in the Site Selection Discussion Paper. These
include:
A Market Viability Study completed by Leisure Plan
A Servicing Assessment completed by Philips Engineering
A Locational Analysis completed by Paradigm Transportation Solutions Ltd.
The Committee had required each property proponent to provide a written response to a list of
questions that were germane to the selection process and the evaluation criteria by June 28, 2001.
In addition to this information, the Steering Committee offered proponents the opportunity to make
a presentation to the Steering Committee on June 7, 2001. This presented property owners the
oppommity to discuss the relative merits of their properties and offer any information they thought
was important for the Committee to know and understand.
The Steering Committee has considered the information provided in each of these reports as well
as all pertinent information that was provided by owners of the four sites about their respective
properties.
After carefully comparing the relative merits of each property with respect to the established criteria
and considering the information and rankings provided by independent consultants, the Steering
Committee has selected a 23 acre parcel of land on the north-east comer of Montrose Road and
McLeod Road that is owned by the City. Each of the other sites presented this project with certain
disadvantages that are outlined in the attached Table 12 from the evaluation process. The City
owned site is considered the best available and acceptable site for the Community Centre project.
Edward P. Lnstig
Chief Administrative Offic~
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Approved by:
John MacDonald
Executive Director of Community Services
SI-l/das
Attachment
S:\Council\Counci1200 l~R-2001-36.wpd
July 31,2001
TABLE 12
Summary of Disadvantages - "Short List" Sites Eliminated
Proposed Niagara Falls Community Centre (Step #4)
"Short List" Relative Ranking
Site/Site Size "Most Important" Major Reasons for Eliminating "Short List" Site
Criteria
Cost to Purchase
1. Acres Site - 2 Availability of 4 hectares or larger parcel
4 ha. (10 acres) Flexibility within site for possible future expansion (i.e. site
size)
· Lowest Ranking - market viability assessment
2. Cytec Site - 4 · 3rd Lowest Ranking - locational analysis
4 ha (10 acres) · Unknown environment site conditions
· Potential scheduling issues if site clean-up required
· Cost to Purchase
3. Oakwood Site - 3 · Visibility from McLeod Road
5.54 ha 03.7 acres) · Lowest Ranking - locational analysis
· Flexibility within site for possible future expansion (i.e. site
size)
Niagara Falls
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Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
MW-2001-88
August 13, 2001
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
MW-2001-88 - Request to Remove Entrance
Median Trinity Court ~ Monastery Drive
RECOMMENDATION:
It is the recommendation that the entrance median at Trinity Court and Monastery Drive remain in
place unless the property owners requesting its removal agree to pay for all associated costs.
BACKGROUND:
Last year, Municipal Works staffreceived a request from Mr. John Ruffrano to consider the removal
of all or a portion of the entrance median at the entrance to Trinity Court. The purpose of his request
was to facilitate the safe and convenient access into his new home located at 7466 Trinity court on
the southeast comer.
Trinity Court is a fairly short cul-de-sac roadway servicing sixteen (16) single family homes which
have now been assumed by the City. (ie: developer has no further obligations). The median was
intended to provide an aesthetic feature at the entrance of the cul-de-sac. (See attachment "A")
The current policy with respect to the relocation of municipal infrastructure or utilities for the
purposes of convenience or aesthetics states, that the homeowner is responsible for the costs of
relocation or removal. This position was given to Mr. Ruffrano in May of last year (see attachment
"B"). Since this time, other owners have raised some questions about the City's intentions
prompting staff to conduct a poll of the other residents.
In January of this year, each of the sixteen (16) residents were asked the question, "Are you in favour
of removing the island at the entrance of Trinity Court? If yes, explain." The results of the poll are
as follows:
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"No" Responses
Yvonne Wu - 7449 Trinity Court - Island is effective in slowing traffic.
Kevin & Pauline Lauzon - 7450 Trinity Court - Island is effective in slowing traffic.
"Yes" Responses
Margaret McLatchie -
James Hager -
Tricia & David Juras -
John Ruffrano -
7425 Trinity Court - No reasons given.
7458 Trinity Court - Safety concerns, winter maintenance problems.
7434 Trinity Court- Safety Concerns, winter maintenance, convenience.
7466 Trinity Court - Concerns already stated.
"Other" Response
J.P. Carriero -
7418 Trinity Court - Indifferent.
Of the sixteen (16) residents polled, four (25%) were in favour of removing the island, two (12.5%)
were not in favour and the remaining ten (62.5%) were indifferent or did not take the time to
respond. The poll results are shown graphically on attachment "C."
Engineering and Operations staffhave reviewed the request and acknowledge that while there may
be some inconvenience to those homeowners who have their driveways near the median there is
adequate road width (+/- 4.0 m) on each side of the median (+/- 2.3m) for driving and turning
movements. Winter maintenance staff acknowledge that the past practice of snow storage on the
median should be changed so that visibility and pedestrian safety concerns would be addressed
during the winter months.
Staff has estimated the cost of removing the median, street light pole and completing the restoration
to be approximately $1,600. Alternatives to shorten the median and complete the restoration without
removing the pole are estimated to be about $1,100. Most of the cost associated with this work are
attributed to the deployment of equipment and manpower and not necessarily a function of material
costs.
Staff's recommendation is founded on the premise that the public safety concerns can be addressed
by slightly modifying the winter operations for snow removal in this area. Staffviews the request
as a matter of convenience rather than safety and believes the current policy requiring the
homeowner(s) to pay for the cost of relocation or modifications should apply in this case.
2001-08-13
Thank you for your consideration.
Prepared by:/"
Geoff Holman
Manager of Development
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
Approved by:
John MacDonald
Executive Director of Community Services
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Respectfully Submi~ed by:
Edward P. Lustig _ z/
Chief Administrative Olt~cer
MW-2001-88
The City of ~1~
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.cily.nlagarafalls.on.ca
Ed Dujlovic, p. Eng.
Director
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: munwks~city.niagarafalls.on.ca
May 25, 2000
Mr. Ruffrano
7466 Trinity Coua
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2H 3A7
Dear Mr. Ruffrano:
Re: Median ~ Trinitw Court and Monnstery Drive
Thanks for bringing your concern about the location of the existing center median located
opposite your driveway on Trinity Court to our attention.
As discussed, I have contacted our Operations staffto determine if there are any operational
problems or safety risks created by the. location of this median and although they acknowledge
your concern about inconveniencies they do not see the median as being a h.~ard.
We agt~e with you that the slre~t light located in the median is not absolutely necessary given the
location of another light about 15m to the north of the median.
C-iven this information, I ~-gret to inform you that Municipal Works staff do not see that it is the
City's responsibility to remove or make my changes to the median at ibis time.
Our past pmotise of allowing the telooation of municipal facilities {ie. hydrants, et~.) by
homeowners is an option that ~'can extend to you provided the works nte completed at your
full cost Fur your information our Operations staffhave estimated these costs,to be ~
$1,100 and $1,600 depth, ding on the work required. Please advise us if you wish to pursue this
option.
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We will continue to monitor this situation from time to time and if conditions change, we would
be pleased to reconsider our position.
Tha~s for your cooperation to date.
Yours very truly,
OI-lY.
CITY OFfaLS
Manag~ of Development
c. Ed Dujlovic
Doug Good
JeffAngex
Mayor Wayne Thomson
bfo~nt Cannel
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MOUNT CARMEL VILLAS
REGISTERED PLAN 59M-225
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HOUSE #
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7457
7449
7441
7433
7425
7417
7409
7410
7418
7426
7434
7442
7450
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STREET
Trinity Court
Niagara Falls
Community Services Department
Building and By-law Services
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario
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Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 374-7500
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Mel Brown
Director
BBS-2000-23
August 13, 2001
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
BBS-2001-23
Property Numbering System
Proposed Amendments to By-Law No. 70-72
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council passes the attached by-law, amending By-Law No. 70-72.
BACKGROUND:
By-Law No. 70-72 was passed in 1970 to implement a new grid address system in the City and to
assist the Fire Department, Police Department, Ambulance Services and local businesses in the
carrying out of routine and emergency calls.
The above By-law requires that the number be attached to the fi:ont of each building, but has no
provision for an alternate location, where the number is not readily visible fi:om the street and there
is no penalty clause, in default. There is also no provision for maintenance. The proposed
amendment would deal with these factors.
It has become increasingly evident that a number of properties in the City of Niagara Falls do not
display their municipal address, thus having the potential to impede the delivery of emergency
services. In addition, there are a number of properties, particularly in the non urban area, where the
number on the building is not visible or identifiable fi:om the street, due to the location or setback
of the building.
These properties will be identified on an ongoing basis and the owners will be notified as well and
requested to number their property accordingly. In the event of their noncompliance, the City would
have the option of proceeding with legal action.
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The proposed amendment will enable action to be taken by the City, where the owner of a
property is in contravention of the requirements of the By-law, after appropriate notification and
will help to identify a property, where necessary, and further assist in the delivery of emergency
services.
Recommended by:
Mel Brown
Director of Building and By-law Services
Respectfully submitt~: ~
Edward P.Lustig~-~-' )
Chief Administrative 0 ffi~/
proved by:
John MacDonald
Executive Director of Community Services
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By-Law No. 2001-
being a By-law to amend By-law No. 70-72.
WHEREAS By-law No. 70-72 is a by-law to authorize the numbering and renumbering of all
buildings within the City of Niagara Falls; and
WHEREAS the Council o fthe Corporation o fthe City o fNiagara Falls deems it necessary to amend
the said By-law No. 70-72.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
1. Section 2. of By-law No. 70-72 is repealed and the following section 2 is substituted:
"2. (a)
Except as set out in clause 2(b), each of the owners within the City of Niagara
Falls shall obtain and attach in a conspicuous place visible fi.om the street,
not higher than the first storey, on the front of every building, in plain and
legible numerals at least two inches in length, the designated number of each
such building as allocated by the Municipal Works Department of the City
of Niagara Falls.
(b)
Where a building is not readily visible from the street or where the
building is more than twenty five (25) metres fi.om the centre line of
the street, then the number shall be displayed in a conspicuous
location on the property authorized by the Fire Chief, not more than
twenty five (25) metres from the centre line of the street.
(c)
Each owner shall be responsible for maintaining the number on his or her
property in accordance with the requirements of this By-law."
2. By-law 70-72 is further amended by adding the following:
Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-Law is guilty of an offence
and upon conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $500.00, exclusive of costs,
for each offence."
Passed this 13 th. day of August, 2001.
E.C. WAGG, CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
August 13, 2001
August 13, 2001
August 13, 2001
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Niagara Fails, ontario
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Fax: (905) 374-7500
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Mai Brown
Okector
August 13, 2001
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re-'
BBS-2001-24
Refund of Sign Permit Fees and Administration Fee for
Variances to the Sign By-law
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council passes the attached amendment to By-law No. 6661, as amended.
BACKGROUND:
The conditions under which fees respecting applications for building permits, plumbing permits and
other permits may be retained or refunded are set out in the Building Permit By-law. This proposed
amendment would bring the Sign By-law into line with the Building Permit By-law.
An increasing number of applications are being received for variances from the requirements of the
Sign By-law 6661, as amended. Since there is additional work involved in processing such
applications it is proposed that an administration fee of $250.00 be charged for such applications.
This would be in line with the practice to charge a fee where a variance from the provisions of the
Zoning By-law is required.
Recommended by:
Mci Brown
Director of Building and By-law Services
Re~g?t fully submitted:
~~Ad P 'dm~n~U'i:iJ'tive~Offi c er
A_pproved by:
John MacDonald
Executive Director of Community Services
BBS-2000-24
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By-law No. 2001-
A by-law to amend By-law No. 6661, 1964, as amended with respect to signs, in the City of Niagara
Falls.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 5 (a) of By-law No. 6661, 1994, as amended, is amended by add'rog paragraph 8 as
follows:
"8.
Administration fee to be paid upon application for a variance to any of the provisions
of this By-law, shall be $250.00?
By-law No. 6661, 1994, as amended, is further amended by adding Schedule "A" attached
hereto.
3. Schedule "A" attached hereto forms part of this By-law.
Passed this day of ,2001.
E. C. WAGG, CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
,2001.
,2001.
,2001.
SCHEDULE 'A'
Refund of Sign Permit Fees
Where an application has been received, but has not been entered, recorded or processed,
then the fee remitted with the application shall be returned or refunded in full, at the
request of the applicant.
Where an application has been received and has been recorded and processed, but a
permit has not yet been issued, then 50% of the required permit fee will be refunded.
Minimum refund is $65.00.
Where an application has been received and has been recorded and processed, and a
permit has been issued, then 40% of the required permit fee will be refunded. Minimum
refund is $65.00.
Notwithstanding, there shall be no refund of the fees for any application or permit:
a) After commencement of construction or installation;
b) Where a permit has lapsed or has been revoked;
c) Where in excess of one year has elapsed after the payment of fees.
A permit shall be deemed to have lapsed, where construction or installation has not
commenced within six (6) months after the date of permit issuance
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Building and By-law Services
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 6X5
Tel.: (905) 355-7521
Fax: (905) 374-7500
E-mail: melb@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Mel Brown
Director
BBS-2001-25
August 13, 2001
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: BBS-2001-25 - Demolition of Unsafe
Building at 5793 McLeod Road
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Director of Building and By-law Services be authorized to call tenders for the demolition
of the unsafe building at 5793 McLeod Road
BACKGROUND:
The building at the above location is a vacant dwelling, in a residential neighbourhood, which has
been unoccupied and derelict for several years. It is in a considerable state of decay due to age and
lack of maintenance and upkeep and frequent acts of vandalism. It is a significant eyesore and
potential fire and safety hazards and has had to be boarded up on many occasions by City forces to
prevent access to the interior.
On September 25, 2000, an Unsafe Building Order, under the Building Code Act, was issued to the
owner, requiring demolition or evaluation by an engineer and repair, followed by an Order
Prohibiting Occupancy on June 19, 2001. Both of these Orders were served on the owner by
registered mail and posted on the property. There was no appeal against the Orders and the owner
has been notified that the City will demolish the house at his expense, in default. In spite of several
assurances, the owner has made no attempt to comply or take any other remedial action.
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The Building Code Act authorizes a Chief Building Official to undertake the demolition or
repair, at the owner's expense, where an Unsafe Building Order is not in compliance. In default
of payment, the cost of the demolition may be added to the taxes of the property.
Recommended by:
Mel Brown
Director of Building and By-law Services
Respectfully Submitted:
EdSel L;~ig~~
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
John MacDonald
Executive Director of Community Services
Community Services Department
The City of
~~Niagara FallsI
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Fails, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: m unwks@city.niaga rafatls.on.ca
Ed Dujlovie, P. Eng.
Director
MW-2001-104
File G-180-14
August 13, 2001
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Fails, Ontario
Members:
RE: MW-2001-104
Parking Fine Review and Adjustment
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that:
l)
the proposed revisions to the set parking fines as outlined in the attached fine schedules
be approved;
2)
the revised set parking fine schedules be forwarded to the Ministw of the Attorney
General's office;
3) the voluntary payment option be eliminated immediately, and,
4)
the Region of Niagara be requested to amend the schedules under their jurisdiction,
within the City of Niagara Falls, to reflect the revised parking fine structure.
BACKGROUND:
In 1989, the Parking and Traffic By-law was updated and consolidated, in order to provide
consistency throughout the Region. The parking fines were reviewed and updated and generally
became uniform for all Mtmicipalities across the Region of Niagara. Although other
Municipalities within the Region have adjusted their fines since 1989, the only changes to fines
in Niagara Falls took place in 1999, when we increased the disabled parking fines from $75.00 to
$150.00.
As early as 1992, the City of St. Catharines and the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake (1994) applied
for and received approval for changes to their fine structures. Shortly thereafter, the Towns of
Pelham, Wainfleet, Lincoln, West Lincoln and Grimsby have all increased their fines. Earlier
this year the Town of Fort Erie also increased their fines.
Our current fine structure encourages abuse rather than compliance of the Law.
-2-
A couple of examples illustrating problems with low fines are as follows:
Example 1 - Abuse at Parking Meters
It is cheaper and more convenient to park at a parking meter, not deposit money in the parking
meter, get a ticket, monopolize the parking space all day, than have to pay to park in an off-street
parking and pay the parking lot fee. The purpose of metered parking is to ensure that there is
turnover (short term parking) for customers at the most convenient locations adjacent to the
businesses.
Example 2 - Loading and Unloading of Commercial Vehicles/Buses
Currently, Tour Buses are stopping in areas that are restricted. They are parking their buses and
waiting for their customers to go into an establishment and do business and return to the bus. In
most cases the bus will be parked in that location from 30 minutes to an hour blocking the
driving lane, causing congestion and unsafe manoeuvres by drivers that are being blocked. In
situations such as this, with the fines being so low, the bus drivers either ignore the Parking
Control Officer and take the ticket and pay or are instructed by business owners to continue to
park in front of their business establishments and give the tickets to them.
Furthermore, our enforcement costs currently exceed fine revenues. The attached schedules
reflect an adjustment in our fine structure to bring the City in line with other municipalities in the
Region and to provide realistic frees to discourage abuse. In addition, we have eliminated the
voluntary payment option. Prior to the introduction of the plate denial process, the voluntary
payment option was made available to encourage prompt payment of parking tickets. Now that
Ministry of Transportation has established the Plate Denial Process, drivers who do not pay their
parking fines will not be able to renew their drivers' licences until their accounts have been
cleared, there is no longer the need to have a voluntary payment option available.
Once the fines have been approved by both City and Regional Councils, it must be forwarded
onto the Province for final approval, this process could take anywhere from six weeks to a year.
Council's concurrence with the recommendations outlined in this report would be appreciated.
Prepared by:
Karl Dren, C.E.T.
Manager of Traffic & Parking Services
~g.
Director of Municipal Works
Approv. ed by:
John MacDonald
Executive Director of Community Services
Re ~ tfully Submitte ·
Edward P. Lustig~'''~
Chief Administrative
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The City of Niagara Falls - Parking a~cl Traffic By-law No. 89-2000 Page 1
ITEM
COLb~4N 1
DESCRIPTION OF OFFENCE
COLUMN 2
PROVISION CREATING
OR DEFINING OFFENCE
COLUMN 4
SET FINE
Current Proposed
1. (Stop/stand/park) facing wrong way
2. (Stop/stand/park) too far from edge of road
(Stop/stand/park) too far from edge of shoulder
(Stop/stand/park) facing wrong way
on the left side of a one-Hay highway
(Stop/stand/park) too far from Left edge
of a one-way highway
6. (Stop/stand/park) too far from Left shoulder edge
of a one-way highway
(Stop/stand/park) contrary to designated angle
8. (Stop/stand/park) not within designated space
9. Double (Stopping/standing/parking)
10. Park on (shoulder/boulevard) where prohibited
11. Park repeatedly (at/near) one location
12. (Stop/stand/park) a large motor vehicle in a
residential area
13. Stop
(on sidewalk/within an intersection/within
a crosswalk/impeding traffic adjacent to
obstruction/within a tunnel/on a median/
beside a median/on outer boulevard)
14. Stop (near/at)
(school crosswalk/pedestrian crossover/
rail crossing/school/playground/intersection
/signalized intersection/firehaLL) where
prohibited by sign
201.01
201.02
201.03
201.04
201.0§
201.06
201.07
201.08
201.09
202.01
202.02
202.03
203.01
203.02
NOTE: The penalty provision of the offences indicated above is
section 1001 of Bylaw 89-2000 as amended, certified copies
of which have been filed.
$15.00 $20.00
$ 8.00 $20.00
$15.00 $20.00
$15.00 $20.00
8.00 $20.00
$15.00 $20.00
$15.00 $20.00
$15o00 $20.00
S30.00 $40.00
$15.00 $20.00
$15.00 $20.00
$15.00 $40.00
$30.00 $40.00
$30.00 $40.00
The City of Niagara Falls - Parking and Traffic By-taw No. 89-2000 Page 2
ITEM
COLUMN 1
DESCRIPTION OF OFFENCE
COLUHN 2
PROVISION CREATING
OR DEFINING OFFENCE
COLUMN 4
SET FINE
Current Proposed
15. Stop where prohibited by sign
16. Stand near designated bus stop
17. Stand ~here prohibited by sign
18. Park
(within 10 m of intersection/within
3 m of fire hydrant/on an inner boulevard/
on driveway too close to roadway/within 1.5 m
of drive~ay/obstructing the use of driveway/
for sale dispLay/for servicing/for Longer than
12 hours/between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.)
19. Park
(near/at)(firehatl/intersection/signatized
intersection/entrance of public building/
driveway/on narrow roadway/schooL crosswalk/
pedestrian crossover/raiL crossing/schooL/pLayground
to interfere with funeral procession/turning
circle of cut-de-sac/termination of dead end roadway/
location prohibited by Chief of PoLice/Location
prohibited by Director of Engineering) where prohibited
by sign.
20. Park where prohibited by sign
21. Park (trailer/con~ercia[ vehicle
where prohibited by sign
22. Park over time Limit where prohibited by sign
23. Park not adjacent to meter
24. Angle park at meter - wrong direction
25. Park outside metered space
203.03
204.01
204.02
205.01
205.02
205.03
205.04
207.01
209.01
209.01.03
209.02
$30.00 $40.00
$20.00
S20.00 $40.00
S15.00 $20.00
$15.00 $20.00
$15.00 $20.00
$15.08 $20.00
$ 8.00 $15.00
$15.00 $20.00
$15.00 $20.00
$15.00 $20.00
NOTE: The penalty provision of the offences indicated above is
section 1001 of Bylaw 89-2000 as amended, certified copies
of which have been filed.
The City of Niagara Farts - Parking and Traffic By-taw No. 89-2000 Page 3
ITEM
COLUMN 1
DESCRIPTION OF OFFEMCE
COLUMN 2
PROVIS]ON CREATING
OR DEFiNiNG OFFENCE
COLUMN 4
SET FiNE
Current Proposed
26. Perk (at covered meter / in occupied meter space)
27. Deposit u~tawfui coin in parking meter
28. Perk over time limit - metered zone
29. Park at expired n~ter
30. Park where prohibited - pubtic vehicle parking zone
31. Stand where prohibited - pubtic w~hicte bus stop
32. Stop vending vehicte - obstructing traffic
33. Stop a mobile canteen where prohibited
34. Stand at taxi star~
35. Stop to ([oad/untoed) where prohibited
36. Stop in [oading zone
209.03
209.05
209.06.01
209.06.02
301.02
301.03
303.01
303.03
304.01
305.01
305.02
$15.00 $20.00
$15,00 $20.00
S 8.00 S15.00
S 8.00 $15.00
$15.00 $20.00
$20.00 t~O.O0
$30.00 S40.00
S30.00 S40.00
$20.00 $30.00
$30.00 $4.0.00
$30.00 $40.00
NOTE: The penalty provision of the offences indicated above is
section 1001 of Bylaw 89-2000 as amended, certified copies
of which have been filed.
The City of Niagara Fatls- Parking and Traffic By-law #o. 80-77 Page 4
ITEI~
COL~N 1
DESCRIPTION OF OFFENCE
COLUHN 2
PROVISION CREATING
OR DEFINING OFFENCE
COLUHN 4
SET FINE
Proposed
1. Park (Private property/City property) where
prohibited by sign
2,3
$15.00
$20.00
NOTE: The penalty provision of the offences indicated above is
section 6 and 7 of Bylaw 80-77 as amended by By-law 89-102,
certified copies of which have been filed.
The City of Niagara FaLLs - Fire Route By-Law No. 80-114 Page
COLUMN 1
DESCRIPTION OF OFFENCE
COLUMN 2
PROVISION CREATING
OR DEFINING OFFENCE
COLUMN &
SET FINE
Current Proposed
1. Park in a fire route where prohibited by sign
$40.00 $75.00
NOTE: The penalty provision of the offences indicated above is
section 5 and 8 of Bylaw 80-114 as amended by By-law 89-102.
certified copies of which have been filed.
The City of Niagara Falls - Handicapped Parking By-Law No. 94-262, as amended. Page 6
COLLI~N 1 COLUHN 2
ITEM DESCRIPTION OF OFFENCE PROVISION CREATING
OR OEFINING OFFENCE
COLUMN 3
SET FINE
Proposed
1. Use of handicapped space by other than a physically
handicapped parson
S150.00
$150.00
NOTE: The penalty provision of the offences indicated above is
section 11 of By-law 94-262, as amended, certified copies of
which have been filed.
The city of Niagara Falls - Parking Lots 8y-Law No. 96-50 Page ?
ITEM
COLUflN 1
DESCRIPTION OF OFFENCE
COLUMN 2
PROVISION CREATING
OR DEFINING OFFENCE
COLUMN 3
SET FiNE
Current Proposed
1. Park outside metered apace
2. Park overtime Limit - metered space
Park at expired meter
4. Park disptaying expired ticket or no ticket
5. Oeposit unta~fu[ coin in parking meter
6. Parked Overnight
7. Parked without vatid Permit
8. Parked in Prohibited Area
9, 28
15
15
12 (a)
5, 6, 25
29
$15.00 $20.00
SS.00 $15.00
$8.00 $15.00
S8.00 S15.00
$15.00 S20,00
$10.00 $20.00
S15.00 $15.00
S20.00
NOTE: The penalty provision of the offences indicated above is
section 35, 36 and 38 of Bylaw 96-50 as amended,
Niagara Falls
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: munwks@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
MW-2001-10$
File ~-180-14
August 13, 2001
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
RE: MW-2001-105
Adjustment to Parking Meter/Machine Rates
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that:
1)
the proposed revisions to the parking meter rates as outlined in this report, be approved,
and,
2)
the Region of Niagara be requested to amend the schedules under their jurisdiction,
within the City of Niagara Falls, to reflect the revised parking meter rates.
BACKGROUND:
The Parking Reserve Fund was established as a self-sustaining fund, in which, expenditures are
offset by revenues. The fund is dedicated to the maintenance and rehabilitation of parking
facilities (on-street meters and off-street parking lots), the purchase of land for the establishment
of new parking lots and the construction of major parking facilities. The system is a true user pay
system in which only those who use the parking facilities pay for parking, meaning, the general
taxpayer does not contribute to the fund in any way.
In the very near future, City Council will be faced with decisions regarding the acquisition of
lands for parking facilities in the Fallsview area, Victoria/Centre area and in the Chippawa area.
It is important that parking rates be adjusted now to ensure that funds are available-move forward
on various land deals as well as too properly maintain our existing facilities. Parking revenues
are currently our only funding sources available to provide the necessary capital to acquire and
construct off-street parking facilities. Based on the current land values, the fund does not
presently generate enough revenue to consider future land acquisitions. Therefore, staff is
suggesting an increase in parking rates to retain the funds necessary to acquire new lands and
maintain an existing infrastructure. It is anticipated that an additional $150,000 will be added to
the parking reserve fund on a yearly basis.
The last time there was an adjustment to the parking meter/pay and display machine rates were in
1995 when the rates were increased from 25¢ per hour to 50¢ per hour in the Downtown. Our
current parking rates range from 25¢ per hour in Chippawa to 75¢ per hour in the Tourist Core.
August 13, 2001 -2- MW-2001-105
Our neighbouring communities of Niagara-on-the-Lake and St. Catharines have undertaken a
number of rate adjustments since the inception of the consolidating Parking and Traffic by-law in
1989. With the most recent being in N-O-T-L 1997 when their rates were adjusted to $1.00 per
hour for both on-street and offstreet parking facilities. St. Catharines rates are currently 80¢ per
hour, however, they are also in the process of considering rate adjustments.
Therefore, it is recommended that the parking meter/pay & display machine rates be increased by
25¢ per hour, both on-street and off-street, in all areas of the City.
Council's concurrence with the recommendations outlined in this report would be appreciated.
Prepared by:
Karl Dren, C.E.T.
Manager of Traffic & Parking Services
ERe~fully Submitted
P. Lu~ti
Chief Administrative O~c~
~g.
Director of Municipal Works
Approved by: ~
acDo
Executive Director of Community Services
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Niagoro Foils
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Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.citT.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: munwks@city.niagarafalis.on.ca
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
MW-2001-109
File G-180-20
August 13, 2001
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
RE: MW-2001-109
Stevens Street - Parking Review
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that:
1)
parking be restricted at all times on the north side of Stevens Street from Drummond
Road to a point 100m east of Drummond Road; and,
2)
parking be restricted at all times on the south side of Stevens Street t~om Drurmnond
Road to a point 75m east of Drummond Road.
BACKGROUND:
A request was received from an area resident to investigate the necessity of implementing a
parking restriction on Stevens Street in the vicinity of Drummond Road. The concern stems
from the limited visibility and traffic flow when vehicles are parked on both sides of the above-
noted section of roadway.
Stevens Street is located in the north end of Niagara Falls and is a local residential roadway that
extends from Drummond Road east to Shirley Avenue. The road is 8.0 metres in width and has
concrete sidewalks on both sides. There are no parking restrictions on Stevens Street.
Six (6) questionnaires were delivered to homeowners in the study area. Four responses were
received. All of the respondents are in favour of implementing a parking restriction.
Staffs' review of the area reveals that visibility and the smooth flow of traffic are considerably
reduced when vehicles are parked along both sides of Stevens Street. Motorists exiting their
driveways on both sides have their visibility reduced due to on street parked vehicles. This
condition is also intensified during the winter months. In addition, motorists on Stevens Street
wishing to mm onto Drummond Road have limited visibility. A collision review indicates that
one collision has occurred in the study area in the previous three years involving a parked
vehicle.
August 13, 2001 -2- MW-2001-109
Based on the study results, the preference of the residents, and in order to maintain unobstructed
visibility and the smooth flow of traffic, staffis recommending that parking be restricted at all
times on the north side of Stevens Street from Drummond Road to a point 100m east of
Drummond Road and on the south side of Stevens Street from Drummond Road to a point 75m
east of Drummond Road.
Council's concurrence with the recommendations outlined in this report would be appreciated.
Prepared by:
Karl Dren, C.E.T.
Manager of Traffic & Parking Services
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
Edward P. Lus~'g~
Chief Administrative O~9/
Approved by:
MacDonald
utive Director of Community Services
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SCOTT ST.
CRES.
CARTIER DR. ~
STEVENS ST.
NORTH
NOT TO ~--%LI~
SIDNEY ST.
1
STUDY
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VAI.LEY WAY
'Il
MUNICIPAL WORKS
TRAFFIC & PARKING SERVICES
Stevens S~-eet
Parking Review
August 7, 2001 I Allan Judge, C.S.T. (Sr.)
Niagara Falls
I -
Community Services Department
Parka, Recreation & Culture
7565 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1G9
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Adele Ken
Director
R-2001..37
August 13, 2001
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2001-37
Monument Repairs for Drummond Hill Cemetery
RECOMMENDATION:
1. That Council award Tender #38-01 to Corsaro Classic Engraving for Priority l monument
repairs in the mount of $44,967. plus taxes for Drummond Hill Cemetery.
2. That Dun Corsaro take the Monument Conservation Program offered by the Ministry of
Tourism Culture & Recreation prior to issuing the purchase order.
BACKGROUND:
A quotation was prepared and issued for Priority 1 and Priority 2 (section l to 3). The following is
a list of the quotations received:
Corsaro Classic Engraving $174,591.94
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Stone Angels $195,510.40
Toronto, Ontario
(cannot commence until April 2002)
The Stone Centre Inc. $214,000.00
Waterloo, Ontario
Due to the high cost of this monument conservation project, staff is recommending that we only
proceed with Priority 1 and that the remaining work be budgeted in future years. The cost of priority
1 is $44,967 plus taxes. The funds have been budgeted in a cemetery capital account.
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A Conservation Master Plan for the monuments located in Drummond Hill Cemetery was completed
this year by both a Conservator and Stone Mason. This Master Plan will provide the City with
direction to preserve our important heritage monuments. The Plan also recommended that firms that
undertake any conservation work take the Monument Restoration course offered by the Ministry of
Tourism Culture & Recreation. This information was shared with all local monument dealers last
year to provide sufficient time to obtain the training. The course is being offered again this month
and Dan Corsaro has agreed to register. Therefore, proof of course completion will be required
before the purchase order is issued.
Monument restoration is eligible for $60,000 funding under the Millennium Bureau contract with
the Friends of Lundy's Lane Battlefield. Unfortunately, due to lateness we will not be able to
complete the full scope of this project.
Rec~by: ~
Adele Kon
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Respectfully Submitted:
cEd~;TAd ~l~f~liuss~gative~O ~cer
Approved by:
o~n Ma~D~on~d~
~ Director of Community
AK/das
Services
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The City of
Niagara Falls
Community Services Department
Parks, Recreation & Culture
7565 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1G9
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on,ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: akon~city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Adele Kon
Director
R-2001-38
August 13, 2001
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2001-38
Concession Operations in City Arenas
RECOMMENDATION:
That Members of Council reaffirm their decision regarding concession operations in City arenas.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this report is to clarify the operation of the concessions in City arenas. Initially,
Council passed a motion on May 14, 2001, authorizing staff to assume responsibility for the
concession operation for both Chippawa Willoughby and Stamford Memorial Arenas. At a later
meeting on June 21, 2001, Council returned the operation of the Chippawa Willoughby Arena
concession to the Niagara South Recreation Association. Although there has been further discussion
about the concessions, no other motions have been passed concerning the arena concession
operations. Therefore, staff is of the opinion that the City will operate the concession at Stamford
Memorial Arena for the upcoming 2001-02 season.
Based on staff projections, it is anticipated that the Stamford Memorial Arena concession can
generate an approximate $25,000 net annual profit. These additional funds will eventually help to
reduce the overall arena operation deficit. However, initially the City will have to incur expenses
in order to efficiently operate the concession. The purchase of the existing equipment at Stamford
Memorial Arena from Minor Hockey will cost $5,000. A point of sale and inventory control system
will be purchased with arena reserve funds, in the latter part of the year, at an approximate cost of
$40,000. This system will be used for the concession operations in both the Niagara Fails and
Stamford Memorial Arenas and can be depreciated over a ten-year period.
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R-2001-38 - 2 - August 13, 2001
Councils' reafth'mation of its prior decision to have the City operate the concession at Stamford
Memorial Arena will ensure that staff will be able to have the concession opened by Labour Day.
Adele Kon
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Approved by:
John MacDonald
Executive Director of Community Services
AK/das
Respec)fally Submitted:._
Edward P. Lustig /t
Chief Administrative 0/~
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The City of
~~Nlagam Fal~sI
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P,O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E6X5
web site: www. city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
MW-2001-112
August 13, 2001
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re'-
MW-2001-112
Mountain Road Transportation System Review
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that;
1. The City supports the realignment of Mountain Road as per Preferred Design Plan 2B,
and that the section of Beechwood Road as indicated be transferred to the Regional
Municipality of Niagara.
BACKGROUND:
. As Committee may recall Michael Watt of Walker Industries Limited made a presentation on
June 11; 2001, on the realignment of Mountain Road between Beechwood Road and Townline
Road. No concerns were raised by the Committee, however, before any endorsement was given by
the City it was requested that another open house regarding the matter be held.
Accordingly, on Thursday, August 9, 2001 a Public Information Centre was held at the Regional
Municipality of Niagara, presenting the Preferred Roadway Design. As indicated in the attached
summary provided by Totten Sims Hubicki the consultants for the Transportation Review, twenty-
three individuals attended the open house with twelve comments sheets being submitted. The
majority of the comments submitted were satisfied with the preferred design. With respect to the
individuals not satisfied with the design, a number of concerns that were expressed were not
related to the realigmnent of Mountain Road. The proposed realignment has no impact on the
drainage flows to Shriners Creek and any future expansion to the quarry beyond what has been
approved would require Walker Industries Limited to go through a public hearing process. With
respect to the concern that the preferred design will lead to increased probability of accidents, the
consultants did indicate to the resident that the design will actually decrease the number of conflict
points.
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2001-08-13 -2 - MW-2001-112
Based on the outcome of the open house it is City staff recommendation that the preferred alignment
for Mountain Road be approved, as per the attached drawing, and that Beechwood Road from
Mountain Road to the proposed intersection south of Mountain Road be transferred to the Regional
Municipality of Niagara.
Committee's concurrence with the above recommendation would be appreciated.
Prepared by:
Director of Municipal Works
Approved by:
John MacDonald
Executive Director of Community Services
S:'~-EPORTS~2001 Repo~v~W-2001-112 - Mountain Road Realginment
MOUNTAIN ROAD CLASS E.A.
TSH Project No. 62-41163
SUMMARY OF PUBLIC INPUT RECEIVED AT
PUBLIC IN-FORMATION CENTRE ON
AUGUST 9, 2001 - 5:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
23 persons signed in. 12 comment sheets received (2 combined sheets)
11 Persons Satisfied with the Preferred Design Plan 2B
1 Warner Road, Thorold resident
4 Thorold Stone Road residents
1 Beeehwood Road resident
4 Niagara-on-the-Lake residents
1 Garner Road resident
· Would like involvement in any future works north of the Clq tracks.
Would like posted speed on Mountain Road just east of Beechwood Road reduced to 60 kph. Would like
Garner Road speed to be 60 kph for entire section from Mountain Road to Thurold Stone Road.
· Engineers came up with a great amendment to the final plan.
Concern that a new road will encourage faster speeds and tracks in particular do not observe posted speeds.
Future increase in ear traffic is acceptable but something should be done about heavy truck ~affie for
speed, noise and vibration in houses (Niagara on the Green). Perhaps an altemata track route could be
established.
3 Persons Not Satisfied with the Preferred Design Plan 2B
1 Garner Road resident, north of Thorold Stone Road
1 Niagara Falls resident
1 Garner Road resident, south of Thorold Stone Road.
Mountain Road PIC Summary, August 9, 2001 Page2
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· Prefer rebuild on existing Mountain Road and Garner Road. Coneemed that relocating truck traffic to a
combined Beechwood and Mountain Road will increase accident probability.
Concern that this will open the way for further expansion of the quarry creating more noise and dust plus
more traffic on Garner Road. The only people benefiting from this proposal would be the quarry.
* Concern about any possible future diversion of drainage flows to Shriners Creek.
Summary Prepared By:
Project Manager
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Preferred Design Plan 2B