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2001/09/10COMMuNiTY SERvicES COMMI~EE AGENDA MEETING Monday, September 10, 2001 From 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. City Hall, Committee Room #2A & B 1) Approval of the 2001 08 13 Community Services Committee Minutes as amended. 2) DEPUTATION: Mr. John Hopkins, Broderick & Partners Souvenir City Request, May Avenue - Bus Restriction Mr. Vince Audibert MW-2001-125 - St. John's Ambulance Boat House 3) REPORTS: Staff Contact: PD-2001-77 Conversation of Former Beatties Store - 4555 Queen Street and Downtown Board of Management Petition Alex Herlovitch MW-2001-119 Consulting Services for the Collection of Data for a Pavement Analysis Program Ed Dujlovic MW-2001-122 Monthly Parking Review of Rates Ed Dujlovic BBS-2001-26 Appointment of Inspector - Teasdale Richard Colledge Mel Brown R-2001-39 Cemetery Public Awareness Campaign Adele Kon FS-2001-03 Vehicle Purchase Colin Ruddell 4) COMMUNICATION: Request for Financial Assistance, Local Athlete - Lisa Collison 5) ADJOURNMENT: MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, August 13, 2001, CITY HALL, ROOM 2 AT 4:30 P.M. PRE/ENT: Chairperson Victor Pietrangelo, Mayor Wayne Thomson, Alderman Wayne Campbell, Alderman Shirley Fisher, Alderman Gary Hendershot, Alderman Janice Wing, Alderman Norm Puttick, Alderman Selina Volpatti, Alderman Klm Craitor, Alderman Carolynn Ioannoni ~B/ENT: Alderman Judy Orr, Alderman Ken Feren, Alderman Art Federow JTAFF: Ed Lustig, John MacDonald, Ed Dujlovic, Adele Kon, Tony Ravenda, Ken Burden, Woody Wagg, Pete Corfield, Ray Kallio, Karl Dren, Marianne Tikky (Steno) PRE/S: Mr. John Robbins - Niagara Falls Review, Bob McGregor, CHRE GUF_ff: Mr. Alfred Rampado - Mount Carmel Park Association Mr. David Schram - Community Centre Site Selection Committee Mr. Paul Montgomery - 7465 Trinity Court Mr. John Rufrano - 7466 Trinity Court 1) MINUTEI' It was moved by Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the minutes of the July 16, 2001 Community Services Committee Meeting be approved. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 08 13 2) DEPUTATION Mr. Alfred Rampado - President, Mount Carmel Park Association made a brief presentation while distributing photos of the existing park and displaying an artist rendition of the park they wish to build. The Association is requesting that the City provide matching funds to construct a Toddler Play Area - estimated cost of $16,000. The Association also requested an advance of approximately $15,000 for the completion of paving the gravel pathways - $7,500 as a loan and $7,500 as a grant. The Association would pay back the loan over a two year period. COMMUNITY J~RVlCE.J' COMMITI'EE 2 .a. UGU~I' 13, 2001 Mayor Thomson advised Council that the Mount Carmel Park Association is a model association putting a great deal of effort into the work they do. What was shown today should be a model used for all Park Development through out the City. Alderman Fisher stated for the information of Council that she 100% supports the Association for the efforts and accomplishments they have completed to date. IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON, seconded by Alderman Hendershot that the financial assistance requested by the Mount Carmel Park Association be approved provided funding is available in the 2001/2002 budget. Motion: Action: Carried Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 08 13 3) PREFENT,~TION R-2001-36 - Selection of Preferred Site for Community Centre David Schram - David Schram addressed Council with a brief outline of report R-2001-36. Selecting a preferred site for a new Community Centre was reduced to a short list of four possible locations; 1) Acres Site, 2) Cytec Site, 3) Oakwood Site & 4) Montrose/McLeod Road. After an extensive study of each site the Committee has agreed upon the Montrose/McLeod Road Site for reasons detailed in the above report. Alderman Pietrangelo advised Council that members of the Boys & Girls Club and the YMCA were present at tonight's Committee meeting. Alderman Puttick questioned the Steering Committee's representative David Schram if the Committee considered an exchange of land or selling off land to purchase property. It seems everything is going north west of the City. Alderman Puttick felt having the Community Centre so close to Niagara Square would help out Fort Erie more than the residents of Niagara Falls. Alderman Fisher advised Council that the Steering Committee took their time in selecting this site and are all in favour of the location. Alderman Fisher also noted that other organizations besides the Boys & Girls Club and the YMCA will come on board to join the Community Centre. With the Millennium Trail parking lot constantly full Alderman Fisher feels this location will be a success. COMMUNITY ~ERVICEJ' COMMI¥[EE 3 Auoun' 13, 2001 Mayor Thomson advised Council that it is inappropriate to come in at this late date and disagree with the site. Mayor Thomson noted he respects the work completed by David Schram and the people involved and would like to get this project going. Alderman Hendershot noted that each of the Alderman would like the Community Centre to be in their riding, but felt this location was a good choice. Alderman Craitor questioned Chairman Pietrangelo, "Where do we go from here." David Schram advised Council that the Steering Committee meets on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 from there they will be sending out request for qualifications to architects and determine the amount needed from the public through the Capital Campaign and report back to Council in November 2001 with their findings. Campaign to kick off in 2002. The Boys & Girls Club and the YMCA are busy putting together activities that will go into the Community Centre. David Schram noted that the Committee is looking at ail programs that would utilize the building and the architect will base his design around these programs. Alderman Craitor questioned Mr. Schram if the Community Centre will house City Staff. Adele Kon advised Council that Parks and Recreation staff will be housed at the Community Centre. Alderman Ioannoni advised Council that the youths of Niagara Falls did not care where the Community Centre was located, only that we have one. Alderman Campbell addressed staff wishing a breakdown of ail cost. David Schram explained to Council that the report before them today was to select the site, a detailed report would be presented in the Fall giving a total breakdown of all cost. Alderman Campbell questioned staff if the City was in a position at this time to vote on including the lands as a donation? John McDonald advised Council that we are here today to vote on the site selection only. Once the site is chosen staff will give a detailed report on the value of the land and the costs involved. Mayor Thomson added that the site selection is only the first step in a long process. Alderman Campbell motioned that the lands be donated over and above the Capitai Costs. Motion was defeated in a six to four vote. IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FISHER, seconded by Alderman Craitor that the City owned property on the northeast comer of Montrose Road and McLeod Road be developed as the site for the new Community Centre. COMMUNITY ~RVIC~J' COHHIITEE 4 Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 08 13. ,~UGUJT 13, 2OO1 4) a) REPORT. I* MW-2001-88 - Request to Remove Entrance Median Trinity Court~ Monastery Drive Alderman Pietrangelo advised Council that he received a list of four residents that would like the island removed, the island does not have any beneficial aspects to it and proves to be hazardous in the winter. Alderman Craitor questioned staff as to who bears the cost of removal and if the residents are responsible are they willing to pay. Ed Dujlovic advised Council that the residents would be responsible for the cost involved in removing the island as it is not essential this island be removed. Mr. John Rufrano of 7466 Trinity Court addressed Council advising them that there is only eleven feet (11') from the curb to the island and when the snow is piled on the island in the winter it becomes a hazardous situation. The driveways located on opposite corners of the court have a difficult time pulling in and out due to the island's location. Mayor Thomson questioned staff as to why the island was permitted to be built. Mayor Thomson considers this a unique situation and feels the City should remove the island as it is potentially dangerous. Alderman Hendershot questioned staff if they had a greater number than four in response to the survey. Ed Dujlovic advised Council that of the sixteen (16) residents polled seven (7) responded and the remaining ten (10) were indifferent. Ed Dujlovic further advised Council that the snow is removed with a front-end loader as in other cul-de-sacs. · Mayor Thomson advised Council that the cost involved in bringing in a front end loader every year would far out weigh the cost to remove the island at this time. Mayor Thomson motioned to have the island removed at the City's expense. IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON, seconded by Alderman Ioannoni that the entrance median at Trinity Court and Monastery Drive be removed at the City's Expense. · .UGUJ'[ 13, 2001 COMMUNITY JER'VICE.f COMMITfEE .5 Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 08 13. b) BBS-2001-23 - Property Numbering System Proposed Amendments to By-Law No. 70-72 IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FISHER, seconded by Alderman Hendershot that Council passes the attached by-law, amending by-law No. 70-72. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 08 13. c) BBS-2001-24 - Refund of Sign Permit Fees and Administration Fee for Variances to the Sign By-law IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON, seconded by Alderman Craitor that Council passes the amendment to by-law No. 6661, as amended. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 08 13. d) BBS-2001-25 - Demolition of Unsafe Building at 5793 McLeod Road IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FISHER, seconded by Alderman Hendershot 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. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 08 13. e) MW-2001-104 - Parking Fine Review and Adjustment · Mayor Thomson questioned staff on the comment made in the above report regarding buses. The City of Niagara Falls is trying to encourage not deter tourist from coming to the City. Mayor Thomson questioned if Commissioners were bombarding the buses with tickets and felt that alternative parking for the tourist busses would be a viable alternative to ticketing. · Karl Dren advised Council that although alternative parking is certainly being looked at for bus control, the Fallsview Area has one lane being blocked by buses unloading passengers while the driver waits for their return. COMMUNITY ~ERVICE.~ COMMII'I'EE 6 AUGU/T 13, 2OOI Alderman Craitor advised Council that the business owners in the area are upset that the Commissioners are not out there ticketing these drivers. The business owners have several times approached the driver of the bus and asked them to move, only to be hit with profanity and no results. IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FISHER, seconded by Alderman Hendershot that the proposed parking fines as outline in the Fine Schedules be approved. Motion: Action: Carried Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 08 13. MW-2001-105 - Adjustment to Parking Meter/Machine Rates Alderman Puttick requested staff prepare a report on the monthly fees for parking lots. Karl Dren advised Council that tonight's report is dealing with street hourly rates, and staff will report back next month with monthly rates. IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FISHER, seconded by Alderman Hendershot that the proposed revisions to the parking meter rates as outlined in this report, be approved. Motion: Action: Carried Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 08 13. g) MW-2001-109 - Stevens Street - Parking Review IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON, seconded by Alderman Ioannoni that parking be restricted on the north and south side of Stevens Street. Motion: Action: Carried Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 08 13. h) R-2001-37 - Monument Repairs for Drummond Hill Cemetery IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FISHER, seconded by Alderman Ioannoni that Council award Corosaro Classic Engraving for Priority 1 monument repairs for Drummond Hill Cemetery. Motion: Conflict: Action: Carried Alderman Wing Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 08 13 COMMUNITY .$ERVICEf COMMITTEE '? ,a. UGUJT 13, 2001 i) MW-2001-112 - Mountain Road Transportation System Review IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON, seconded by Alderman Fisher that 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. Motion: Action: Carried Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 08 013. 5) NEW BUJ'I NESS IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FISHER, seconded by Mayor Thomson that staff investigate and report back on the delay in completing a full scope of the Drummond Hill Monument Restoration resulting in a loss of $60,000. Motion: Action: Carried Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 08 13. 6) ADJOURNMENT MEETING WAS ADJOURNED MOVED BY ALDERMAN WING, seconded by Alderman Puttick at 5:48 p.m. Sent by: JetFa× M920 4; 08/28/01 4:44PM;]et~x #1g7;Page 2/2 August 28, 2.001 SENT BY FACSIMILE ONLY City Of Niagara Fails, P. O; Box 1023, .... Niagara Falls, Ontario. L2E 6X5 Attention: Mr. Karl Dren Dear Sir: RE: OUR CUENT - SOUVENIR CITY 4199 RIVER ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS BUS RESTRICTIONS ON MAY AVENU@ You will recall that in early summer 2000 we made. representations to the Parking and Traffic Committee and the Community Services Committee respecting buses gaining access to our client's business via May Avenue. The City responded positively to our request to suspend the restrictions on bus access on May Avenue until the end of 2000. Our client's re-development proposal for his property Is before CitY. Council by way of a re-zoning application crt l~e 10= of September. Very recently, signs were re-posted on May Avenue restricting heav~ vehicle access..In view of our client's impending re-development, which if approved will begin in late fall, we respectfully request, that enforcement of the heavy vehicle restrictions on May Avenue be further suspended until the 1 ~ of May, 2002 to permit our client to operate his existing store (which we believe has not drawn any ccmpiainte until very recently) and carry out 'his re-development. Yours truly, BRODERICK & PARTNERS Per: JBH:Ip c.c. Client City of agara Falls anada Community Services Department Municipal Works - Traffic & Parking Services 4310 Queen S~et P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Ed Oujlovic, P. Eng. Director of Municipal Works MW-2000:53 File: G-180-1 Tcl: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: munwks~city.niagarafalls.on.ca Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: May 29, 2000 ~ ~ K. DREN " RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that buses be permitted to use the portion o~May Avenue between Buttrey Street and the rear driveway of Souvenir City until December 2000. ~"KO~7~ R.O. KALLIO MW-2000-53 THE RECOMMENDATION (S) CONTAINy,/~ Souvenir City Request IN THIS.~EP~)RT WERE ADOPTED IN Uod~[.f4%l~f-l~/AND RATIFIED BY cITY BACKGROUND: The Community Services Committee at it's meeting of May 8, 2000 referred the above matter, outlined in Report No. MW-2000-36 (attached), to Staff, for further review. A~er meetings with the owners and the Niagara Parks Commission, it was determined that the best solu~aon would to permit a reprieve of the heavy vehicle by-law. This would allow the owners time to demolish the homes next to their property in order to construct a proper mm-around. The Committee's concurrence with the recommendation made in this report would be greatly appreciated. Prepared by: Karl Dren, C.E.T. Manager of Traffic & Parking Services Re ly Submiged..by: Edward P. Lustig, , Chief A .d .ministrative Officer Recomm~ended by: Director of Mumc~palv pr°ved bYh / tive Director of Community :servtc /k.dren The City of Niagara Falls Canada Commttllity Services Department Municipal Works - Traffic & Parking Services 4310 Que~n P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Fails, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director of Municipal Works MW-2000-36 File: G-180-1 Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: munwks~ity.niag arafalls.on.ca Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario May 8, 2000 Members: Re: M~V-2000-36 Souvenir City Request May Avem,~ - Bnn R~;:t'rlefion RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that the Committee consider and approve one of the following recommendations: 1) buses be permitted to use the portion of May Avenue between Buttrey Street and the rear driveway of Souvenir City until the 2001 Tourist Season, or; 2) buses be permitted to use the portion of May Avenue between Buttrey Street and the rear driveway of Souvenir City on a permanent basis. In October 1999, the Parking and Traffic Committee considered a request from area residents concerning the restriction of tour bus traffic in the area of ElginfFerguson/Terrace/May. Subsequently, Council approved the restriction in November. Souvenir City, which fronts River Road also has a rear entrance onto May Avenue. -In the past, tour buses destined for this business loop around utiJi~ng Buttrey'Street and May Avenue to access the parking lot from the rear. During busy times the buses sometimes stop on either the east or west sides of River Road and discharge passengers. The owner of Souvenir City appeared before the Parking and Traffic Committee in March 2000 to request a reprieve fi'om the by-law, in order to give him time censtruct a proper bus turn- around on his property. The construction of a proper turn-around would alleviate the need for buses to loop around using May Avenue. At the March meeting the Committee requested that staff meet with the owner and representatives from the Niagara Parks Commission to det.miine if an alternative solution could be reached. Based on the meeting, it was determined that the best solution would be to p=.rdt a reprieve of the heavy vehicle by-law. This would allow the owners time to demolish two homes next to their property in order to construct the m-around, May 8, 2000 -2- MW-2000:36 The Committee's concurrence with the recommendation made in this report would be greatly appreciated. Prepared by: Karl Dren, C.E.T. Manager of Traffic & Parking Services Respectfully Submitted by: Edward P. Lustig, Chief Administrative Officer ~pprov~ by: / Executive Director of Co unity Services /k. drea c~ BUTIltEY ST. Existing Heavy Vehicle Restriction Proposed Heavy Vehicle Restri~on Removal NORTH NOT TO SCal ,R ~.,,~-~1~ ~c ~, ~'~,~ s~vgc~s May Av~ue ~o~s~ H~W VeMcle R~cfion R~ovM May 8, 2000 ~1 ~ C.E.T. Pa~dng and Traffic Study Proposed Expansion - Souvenir City F~'ver Road, City of Niagara Falls, Onferfo J~e2~2~ INTRODUCTION Delcan Corporation was retained to conduct a parking and traffic study for the proposed expansion of Souvenir City located at 4199 River Road, in the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario. Souvenir City is located on the wast side of River Road between Buttrey Street and Elgin Sb'eet as s?own on Figure 1. Figure I. Location of Souvenir City, 4~99 River Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario The pdmary purpose of this report is to provide parking study information to assess the anticipated parking demands associated with the expansion of the existing Souvenir City store. A secondary purpose is to present an assessment of the future operational performance of the proposed site accesses. Parking occupancy studies ware conducted the existing store on two holiday Weekends in May, 2001. This survey date was supplemented with information provided by Souvenir City. Existing peak hour traffic volumes at the Souvenir City driveway on River Road warn dedved from data collected on Sunday, June 24, 2001. 13El.CAN Parking and Traffic Study Proposed Expansion - Souvenir City River Road, City of Niagara Falls, Ontario June 26 200~ SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS The following is a summary of the principal findings and conclusions arising from this study: The existing Souvenir City store hasan approximate building area of.,3,735 ~. The site currenfly,.provides a total of 19 parking spaces, two of which ara reserved for buses (in the side parking area close to the building). The Souvenir City application proposes an expansion of 11,754 ft2 for a total building area after expansion of 15,489 fi2. The site plan for the expanded store .(prepared by Baker & Elmes, dated January 26, 2001) proposes a total of 52 parking spaces - 4 staff parking spaces (roar of existing building), 8 bUs parking spaces in the front parking area and 40 parking .spaces in the side parking area.' The City of Niagara Falls zoning bylaw requires that a total of 80 parking spaces be provided' for the expanded store. This is based on parking for the expanded stero calculated at one space for each 18 m2 of gross leasable area. Based on parking lot occupancy counts Undertaken over two holiday weekends in May 2001, the peak parking demand generated by the existing store's patrons is 8 passenger cars and 3 buses. Approximately 70% of the bus traffic generated by the existing store are small, 24-seat, mini-buses. The estimated peak (July-August) parking demand for the expanded Souvenir City store is 38 passenger cars; 10 mini-buses and 5 large buses for a total of 53 vehicles. The estimated peak (July-August) parking demand is well below the City's zoning requirements of 80 vehicles. Although a potential short-fail for bus parking spaces exists in the current site plan, the on-site parking areas can be re-designed to satisfy the predicted peak July-August parking demand. Based on the vehicle trip generation characteristics of the existing store, the expanded store is expected to generate 12 two-way passenger car trips and 30 two-way bus trips during the Sunday aftemoon peak hour. The proposed driveways on River Road are expected to operate at an acceptable level of service with the estimated 2006 total traffic volumes for the Sunday afternoon peak hour. Parking and Traffic Study Proposed Expansion - Souvenir City River Road, City of Niagara Falls, Ontado June 28, 200~ It is recommended that the available sight distance at the future driveways on River Road be measured in the field to ensure that the minimum eight distance requirement of 105 m is satisfied. · It is also recommended that placement of shrubs and/or trees and road hardware (such as signs),not adversely impact on the available sight distance at the driveways. The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC). standard B12-R design vehicle (equivalent to inter-city bus) can enter and leave the site with little or no difficulty; No modifications to the proposed design of the driveways are .required. · The location of the proposed northerly driveway relative to the intersection at Elgin Street satisfies prevailing design guidelines in terms of separation distance,- · It is recommended that the existing on-street parking on the west side of River Road between Elgin Street and Buttrey Street be removed. It is recommended that the Niagara'Parks Commission place Pedestrian Advance Warning signs with a "Crossing' warning tab, facing northbound and southbound drivers on River Road, in advance of the Souvenir City driveways. r~ Niagara Falls Community Services Department Municipal Works 4310 Oueen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www,city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: darrells~city.niagarafalls.on.ca Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director MW-2001-125 September 10, 2001 Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RE: MW-2001-125 St. John's Ambulance Boat House RECOMMENDATIONS: That Council considers the information provided and the request from Mr. Audibert on behalf of St. John's Ambulance for a $7,000 grant. BACKGROUND: On July 16, 2001, Mr. Vince Audibert on behalf of St. John's Ambulance appeared before Committee to request assistance in funding the replacement of their boat house. Committee may recall that the City directly funds the operational costs for the boat and rescue staff. The request for construction funding is over and above the normal allocation. Committee directed staffto review the options and report back. Staff reviewed three options and they are as follows: Option 1 - Cost: ($1,000) - Annual Increase to Operating Budget Rent slip space at the Chippawa Boat Club for $1,000 per year. The advantage to this option is no initial capital outlay for the construction of new facilities. The disadvantages are an increase to operational costs for the long term and a slight inconvenience to the operation of the rescue boat (ie. The unloading and loading of equipment dally). Option 2 - Cost: ($24,000) -$5,000 from Hydro One & $19,000 from the City's Operating Budget The total reconstruction of the boat house including foundation replacement - the advantages to this option are a long term solution with a minimum impact to the operational budget ( ie. $1,000 per year rental) and the convenience of leaving the equipment in the rescue boat. The disadvantage is the high upfront capital cost estimated to be in excess of $24,000. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development 2001-9-10 -2 - MW-2001-125 Option 3 - Cost: ($12,000) - $5,000 from Hydro One & $7,000 from the City's Operating Budget Repair the existing foundation utilizing volunteer efforts by the Chippawa Volunteer Firefightcrs (Mr. Audibert approached the Volunteer Firefighters after the July 16 Committee meeting) - the advantages to this option are the minimum impact to the operational budget and the convenience of leaving the equipment in the rescue boat. In addition there is a relatively small capital contribution required. The total estimated cost for the repair is $12,000, $5,000 of which has been donated by Ontario Power Generation. Staff has met with Mr. Audibert and the Volunteer Firefighters on site and agree that Option 3 is feasible for the estimated cost. Based on the relatively low capital cost and long term solution Mr. Audibert is requesting that Committee supports the request for funding up to $7,000. Manager of Engineering Services Respectfully Submitted by: Edward P. Lustig ~ Chief Administrative Officer Director of Municipal Works /~Appr.°ved bY: c, n / J~~o~ MacDo~ Executive Director of Community Services DES/des Corporate Services Department Planning & Development 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 website: www,city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: planning~lcity.niagarafalls.on.ca September 10, 2001 Doug Oarbyson Director PD-2001-77 Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: PD-2001-77, Conversion of Former Beatties Store 4555 Queen Street and Downtown Board of Management Petition RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that this report be received for information. BACKGROUND: At the last meeting of Council, the Downtown Board of Management presented a copy of a petition which was submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission opposing a liquor lieence application for 4555 Queen Street. The Downtown Board requested Council's support on this matter. Council supported the motion in principle, but requested a report fxom staff in order to fully consider the matter. Mr. Jason Zarafonitis plans to convert the former Beatties store into a restaurant/bar. Both a restaurant and tavern are permitted uses in the Central Business (CB) Commercial zone. Both these uses are "designated uses" which are not subject to parking requirements. The establishment will serve desserts, small food portions (appetizers/tapis) and licensed beverages. A building permit application has been submitted for those improvements which are subject to the Ontario Building Code. Nonstmctural renovations and redecorating work has begun. The building occupancy is for 200 persons (both seated and standing capacity). Staffconducted an informal survey of the downtown area and counted 20 licensed establishments. These operate under various terms such as caf6, restaurant, bar and grill and night club. Only a few of the larger establishments tarnish the reputation of the others (and the downtown generally) when patrons leave the establishments at closing time. Most operate without incident. Working Together to Serve Our CommuniO~ Clerk's Finance Human Resources · Information Systems · Legal Planning & Development September 10, 2001 -2- PD-2001-77 The issuance of liquor licences is the jurisdiction of the Province which sets the rules. These rules are enforced by liquor licence inspectors and regional police services officers. The City does not have the authority to lay charges in these offences. City Council can, nevertheless, express its views to the licensing board based on public interest grounds. Council has expressed its opposition in the past against a liquor licence application where the facility had a large capacity, had a known history of repeat offences and was viewed as having a detrimental effect on people and property. The Planning Act affords the municipality with the oppommity to study various land use issues. In order to provide sufficient time to conduct the study, Council can pass an interim control by-law. The by-law would place a moratorium on establishing certain uses for a period of time while the study was conducted. Usually specific exemptions are allowed and the application processes for exemption introduced. CONCLUSION: The Committee should hear from the business operator and the Downtown Board of Management. Before taking action, members should determine whether the public interest is being affected. Prepared by: Alex Herlovitch Deputy Director of Planning & Development .. t fully_~subm~ed~ Edward P. Lustig ~} Chief Administrative O~fficer Recommended by: ~Doug Darbyson irector of Planning & Development Appron{ed b.~ AH:tc Attach. FILE: S:WDR~2001WD2001-77.wpd N agaraFaU8 Board of Management P.O. Box 5, 4609 Crysler Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 3V6 Tel.-' (905) 354-0606 Fax: (905) 354-5541 dbia@on.aibn.com www.downtownniagarafalls.com August 13, 2001 Mayor Wayne Thompson 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario His Worship Mayor Wayne Thompson & C_.ib/Coundl At the recent downtown board meeting on .luly 27, 2001 with Alderman Judy Orr, Chairman ~e Amodeo, membe~ To~y Barranca, Sam Stevens, Kurban Lalani, Scott RJ3gem, Phyllis Toto, &.loe Mrkalj all in attendanoe. The rnolJon put fomrard and approved in favor of a p~Eon to send to the AIo3hol and Gaming Commission of Ontario opposing the application of a liquor li(~w~e on the premises Iocal~cl at 4555 Queen Street. we feel that another rquor-licensed esl3blishment on Queen Street will only add The Downtown Board of Management respectfully asks Niagara Falls Ob/Council for their full support in preventing this liquor license from being issued. We appreciate your support and thank-you in advance. Yours truly, Joe ~modeo, Chairman Downtown Niagara Falls: Where Variety Makes the Difference ?he City of ~1~. Niagara Falls 11~1~,. Community Services Department Municipal Works 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: munwks@city.niagarafalls.on .ca Sept 10,2001 Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson and Members of Community Services Committee City of Niagara Fails, Ontario Members: RE: MW-2001-119 - Consulting Services for the collection of data for a Pavement Analysis Program Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director MW-2001-19 File S-60-14 RECOMMENDATION: In accordance with the City's Consultant Selection Policy, it is recommended that the City of Niagara Fails enter into a Consulting Services Agreement for the collection of road condition information for the City of Niagara Fails urban road network at a cost orS 55,200 plus G.S.T. BACKGROUND: The City of Niagara Fails Infrastructure Section staff has for the past two years been collecting condition-based information pertaining to the three main infrastructure networks, (sewer, water and road networks), for the purposes of prioritization of repair/replacement programs and the establishment of appropriate funding levels to ensure the long term viability of the said systems. This information has proven invaiuable in the assessment of development impacts for any given area. To date City Staffhas been successful in the characterization of the sewer and water networks using both newly gathered and existing information and sophisticated models to predict furore areas of concern and failure. Unfortunately, ail of the available existing road network condition information is outdated as the last road survey was conducted in the late 80's. Current road condition information will allow for better prioritization of our capital road replacement and repair programs. City staff has conducted an evaiuation of road condition survey providers. Roadware Group Incorporated, based in Paris Ontario, has been selected by City Staff as the preferred provider due to their past performance, state of the art collection and processing methods and their familiarity with Canadian Municipal road needs survey requirements. Funding for the project will come from this years operating budget and reserve funds that were established for this program. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development 2 The collection of the required information will take approximately two weeks starting in early October with final results of the survey available in mid November. As per the City's Consultant Selection Policy, direct appointment for consulting services below $60,000, Roadware Group Incorporated has been selected to perform the work necessary for this project based on their previous experience and their proposal received by staff. Council's concurrence with the above recommendation is requested. Prepared by: David Watt, CET Manager of Infi'astmcture Respectfully submitted: Edward P. [ustig Ch/cf Administrative Officer Ed Dujlo~ic, P. Eng. Director of Municipal Works nalpproved by: ~ d [ (Executive Director of Community Services Community Services Department The City of Niagara Falls Municipal Works 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E6X5 web site: vosw.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 356-2354 E-mail: m unwks@city.niaga rafalls.on.ca Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director MW-2001-122 File G-180-14 September 10, 2001 Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RE: MW-2001-122 Monthly Lease Parking - Review of Rates RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that effective January 1, 2002, monthly lease parking rates be increased by $10.00 per month. BACKGROUND: The Community Services Committee, at its' meeting of August 13, 2001, requested that Staff review the monthly lease parking rates currently being offered by the City. The last time monthly lease parking rates were adjusted was in the Summer of 1995, when the Downtown Parking and Traffic Strategic Plan recommended a rate adjustment. Shortly thereafter, in the Fall of 1995, at the request of the Downtown Board, Council reduced lease parking rates by $10.00 per month in the Downtown area. Currently, the monthly lease rates are $15.00 and $20.00 per month in the Downtown area (depending on the location). Lease parking in the tourist core is $35.00 per month, however, parking in the tourist core is generally only allowed during the off-peak times and over the years there has only been 1 or 2 vehicles who have leased parking here, currently there are none. A review of the monthly lease parking in other municipalities with similar operations is outlined below (sales taxes not included): City of Welland: $15.00 to $25.00 for surface lots City of St. Catharines: $30.00 to $43.00 for surface lots and $67.00 for parking structures City of Hamilton: $27.00 to $60.00 for surface lots and $84.00 for parking structures Of the three municipalities that were surveyed, the City of Niagara Falls has the lowest monthly rates. Based on the size of our operation, our monthly rates should fall between the City of Welland's rates and the City of St. Catharines rates. Therefore, staff is recommending that effective January 1,2002, that all monthly parking lease rates be increased by $10.00 per month. This effectively would put us at $25.00 and $30.00 per month(S45.00 in the tourist core). September 10, 2001 -2- MW-2001-122 Council's concurrence with the recommendations outlined in this report would be appreciated. P~pared~: Karl Dren, C.E.T. Manager of Traffic & Parking Services Respectfully Submitted by: Edward P. Lustig Chief Administrative Officer Reco~e~ by: Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng. Director of Municipal Works Approved by2 j, Executive Director of Community Services S:\TRAFFIChO, EPORTS~2001X2001 Community S~rvices~vlW2001.122.wpd Niogoro Fails Community Services Department Building and By-law Services 4310 Oueen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Tel: (905) 356-7521 Fax: (905) 374-7500 E-mail: melb@city.niagarafalls.on.ca BBS-2001 Mel Brown, Director September 10, 2001 Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chair and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: BBS-2001-26 Appointment of Inspector - Teasdale Richard Colledee RECOMMENDATION: That Teasdale Richard Colledge 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. BACKGROUND: We are proposing to hire Mr. Colledge as a By-law Enforcement Officer in Building and By-law Services on a temporary part-time basis, until the end of October 2001. This appointment is necessary in order for him to perform his functions. Mel Brown, Director of Building and By-law Services. John MacDonald, Executive Director of Community Services. Respectfully Submitted: Edward P. Lustig, Chief Administrative Officer. CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2001- A by-law to appoint Municipal By-law Enfomement Officers for the City of Niagara Falls. WHEREAS Section 15(1) of the Polices Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 15, as amended, states that a municipal council may appoint persons to enfome the by-laws of the Municipality. NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Teasdale Richard Colledge is hereby appointed as a Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer for the purpose of enfoming the by-laws oftbe Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls. 2. This by-law shall be deemed to have come into force on the day of passing. Passed this 10th. day of September, 2001 E.C.WAGG, CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: September 10, 2001 September 10, 2001 September 10, 2001 The City of Niagara Falls ~Jl~ Cana~~ 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.niagamfalls.on.ca Adele Kon Director R-2001-39 September 10, 2001 Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson and Members of Community Services Committee City of Niagara Fails, Ontario Members: Re: R-2001-39 Cemetery Public Awareness Campaign RECOMMENDATION: For the information of Council. BACKGROUND: In an effort to raise public awareness and improve the operation Of the City's cemeteries, staffhas taken on a number of initiatives. The objectives of this public awareness campaign are to ensure the safety of the public, improve the maintenance and operation of the cemeteries and to enhance the appearance of the cemetery grounds. The following information highlights some of these initiatives. A new Cemetery By-law, 2000-254, was approved by Council in November, 2000 and came into effect January 1, 2001. The by-law is a useful public document outlining the rules and regulations concerning lot sales, interments, cemetery services, monument restrictions, flower bed standards, as well as the generai operation of the municipai cemeteries. This document, as well as a brochure on flower bed guidelines, is issued to the Interment Rights Holder upon the purchase ora cemetery plot, or an order for an interment service and it is also useful for general public inquiries. Secondly, supervisory staff has made a concerted effort to meet with families while they tend their cemetery plot gardens. Staff verbally explain the flower bed guidelines to the family members and also provide them with a copy of the brochure (see Attachment A). Once the public understand the reasons behind the regulations, they are generally very co-operative. This campaign has met with very satisfactory results over the past two years. The third initiative relates to notices appearing in the locai newspapers advising the public of the roles and regulations concerning "Flower Beds" (see Attachment B). The regulations explain the acceptable size of flower beds, acceptable plant materiai and lot decorations, including the use of borders. This public awareness campaign has also met with successful results. Working Together to Serve Our Community Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development R-2001-39 -2 - September 10, 2001 Public safety is the driving force behind the fourth initiative. Safety hazzards are outlined in the Public Notice (Attachment B) and include, wrought iron fences, ornamental stones, wire fencing and wire wreath easels. The latter three are removed without notice due to the potential harm they would cause to the public or staffif grass cutting machinery were to mn over the obstacles and eject the items out from their equipment. Regarding the wrought iron fences, the Rights Holders will be notified in writing to remove the fencing. A notice to this effect will appear in the local newspapers. The wrought iron fences pose a particular safety concern because someone could be seriously injured ifhe/sbe were to trip or fall on one of these obstacles. An elderly lady reported to staff recently that she slipped and almost 'impaled herself on one of the fences. The City's insurance agent recommended that the fences be removed because the City could be liable if someone was hurt as a result Of these structuros. Lastly, in a further attempt to educate the public on the cemetery rules and regulations, a notice will be posted at the f~ont entrance to Fairview Cemetery highlighting the By-law 2000-254 "Rules and Regulations" that would be most helpful to the public. (See Attachment C) Staffwill concentrate specifically on by-law infractions that are a potential safety bastard Or greatly interfere with the regular operation and maintenance of the cemeteries. Discretion and public empathy will continue to guide the actions of staff. Adele Kon Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture Respectfully Submitted: Edward P. Lnstig Chief Administrative Officer Approved by: ~~)~ctdor of Community Services attachments AK/das $:\Council\Counci1200 BR-2001-39.wpd .Q 0 The Cily of ~1~'. PUBLIC NOTICE PARK~, RECREATION & CULTURE Municipal Cemeteries Flower Beds Attachment B The City of Niagara Falls has certain restrictions concerning the size of flower beds, acceptable plant matedal and lot decorations, including the use of borders in Municipal Cemeteries. The following points will assist you in preparing and maintaining a flower bed at any Municipal Cemetery. Flower bed dimensions for double plots or more are 18" in front of the monument and 14" at each side of the monument. Flower bed dimensions for single lots are 18" in front of the monument only. Flower bed dimensions for cremain plots and infant lots are 12" in front of the monument only. Miniature or dwarf size bushes, shrubs or trees are permitted on either side of a monument in a double plot or more. The plant material must not exceed 3' high nor extend past the flower bed dimensions, at maturity. Plant material is not allowed at the side of a monument on cremain, single or infant lots. Only ornamental concrete borders measuring no higher than 3" above the ground will be allowed to enclose a flower bed. Borders must be placed within the allowed flower bed dimensions. Borders, plant material and decorations are not permitted behind a monument. ~ Chdstrnas wreaths and decorations should be removed by April 1st. For safety reasons the following are not allowed: - rod iron fences - ornamental stone unless placed inside a flower bed & enclosed by a border - wire fencing wire wreath easels (after Apdl 1=) unless placed within the flower bed shepard hooks and other flower or candle holders unless placed within the flower bed rose bushes To avoid disappointment, please contact the Cemetery staff at Fairview, 4501 Stanley Ave. before you plant or maintain a garden in any Municipal Cemetery. Flower beds that are not in accordance with the Cemetery By-law, 2000-254 will be removed without notice. Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p,m. Monday through Friday Telephone 905-354-4721 ~ttachment ~ Cily of Niagara The Fal~ PaPas, Recrecrllon & Cullure Municipal Cemetery Rules and Regulations By-Law No. 2000-254 No person Is allowed In the Cemetery before dawn or after sundown. No pets are allowed, No alcoholic beverages are allowed. No person shall damage or remove any tr. cc, shrub, plant or flower& (Rights Holders working on their own plots are exempt) No person shall damage or remove any marker, monument or structure. No person shall create a disturbance, commit a nuisance or behave In an unmannerly nature. No professional sen~tces will be perfomned in the Cemetery unless auff~:~zed by the Supervisory staff, No picnics of any kind are pen-nlfted. Persons within the Cemetery shall be fully clothed at all times. All interments, flower beds and t~c, or bush planting must adhere to · the Cemetery by-law. Failure to comply will result In a l~ne under the Provincial Offences Act. R.$.O., 1990 c 33 as amended. Inquiries concerning Cernete#es By-Low # 2000-254 should be addressed to the CIIy of Nlogora Foils Cemetery office of 905-354-4721, September 2001 S:r:x~ de~lgn/lam~els~,gnag~cernete~ ~les Cemetery Slgnage Municipal Cemetery By-law 2000-254 Community Services Department Fire Services 5809 Morrison Street Niagara Fails, ON L2E 2E8 web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca Tek (905) 356-1321 Fax: (905) 356-6236 E-mail: pcorfiel@city.niagarafalls.on.ca Colin Ruddell Acting Fire Chief FS-2001-03 September 10, 2001 Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: FS-2001-03 - Vehicle Purchase RECOMMENDATION: That Council authorize the purchase of an administrative/emergency response automobile from Falls Chev Olds at total costs of $24,545.00 plus taxes and licence. Monies have been budgeted for these purposes. BACKGROUND: The Manager of Supply and Services was asked to obtain prices on full size vehicles which would meet the needs of the fire service. The vehicle meets the specifications required and is the best price received. This new car will replace a 1991 model car due to age and condition. Acting Fire Chief Respectfully submitted: E. P. Lustig Chief Administrative Officer Approved by: // Executive Direct6r of Community Services CR:rs Municipal Works 1 Smoke Alarms Save Lives - Check Your Smoke Alarm Working Together to Serve Our Community Fire Services Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development July 16, 2001 Dear Mr. Wayne Thomson, Hi! My name is Lisa Collison. I am 14 years old and I have lived in Niagara Falls since I was born. I am a grade 9 student at St. Michael Highschool in Niagara Falls. I started to play soccer when I was 5 years old in Niagara Falls. Currently, I am playing for the under 15 Niagara Falls Lightning which is sponsored by Micron and coached by Bob Benson. Our team plays in the Ontario Youth Soccer League (O.Y.S.L) which is the highest level of soccer at our age. Last year a Provincial soccer program was started by the Ontario Soccer Association at the 15-year-old age group. The O.S.A. headquarters is located in Vaughan, Ontario where I do my training. I was one of the players out of 180 girls to try out for this team made up of nine regions from Niagara, London, Toronto, Oshawa, Ottawa, and all the way to Owen Sound. After many training sessions and exhibition games, I was selected as one of the 22 players who made the Provincial team and then selected to represent Ontario at the Nationals which was held in Winnipeg for the under 15 team. In July, our team went to Winnipeg and played the other Provinces. In our group we played Newfoundland, Alberta, and the Madfimes. We defeated all 3 of these teams and then played Quebec in the finals and beat them 4-1 to win the gold medal. Again this year I have made this under 15 Provincial team to represent Ontario at the Nationals. At the present time I am also training with the under 20 National team every Monday and Thursday at the soccer center in Vaughan. The under 15 Provincial team is travelling to Rhode Island for an Olympic Development Camp (O.D.C.) which is being held at the University of Rhode Island, July 9-13. After a series of training sessions and exhibition games at the O.D.C we will be travelling to Prince George, British Columbia, July 23- 29 to play in the Nationals against the other provinces of Canada. Our team Ontario will defend its title we won last year, and hope to return with the gold medal once again. It is my goal and my dream to one-day play for Canada's National soccer team in the years ahead. Through player development camps, continuous training and inter-provincial competitions I will improve and continually set personal goals that will direct me upwards and onwards to achieving my ultimate goal, to one-day represent my country. I know that if I continue to work hard at our training sessions, Olympic Development Camps and International exhibition games I know I have a very good chance to reach my goal. I have enclosed a few articles from the Niagara Falls Review, a letter from the Ontario Soccer Association and an outline of our trip to Rhode Island for the Olympic Development Camp. I hope you consider me an elite athlete fi'om Niagara Falls. In writing this letter to you if there is any way you and the City of Niagara Falls could sponsor me to fulfill my goal, it would be greatly appreciated. I am proud to be given the oppo~mity to pursue my dreams as a Canadian athlete and would like to thank you for your time in reading this letter, and any sponsorship from you is truly appreciated. Also at this time I would like to thank you for the letter I received from you regarding being chosen as female athlete of the year at St. Michael Itighschool. If you have any questions please call 357-3725 and I once again thank you very much. I hope to hear from you soon regarding a sponsorship from the City of Niagara Falls, any way that you could help is maly and greatly appreciated. Yours in Soccer, Lisa Collison 1 111 crushes Quebec, wins national tournament By DAN DAglN Review Staff Writer NIAGARA FALLS - Afrer mentally preparing themselves ] with rock music and a prayer, the Ontario under-15 girls soc- Icer team walked hand-in-hand onto a field in Winn/peg and won the biggest game of their career. Playing in the national championship final, Team Ontario rolled over Team Quebec to the tune of a 4-1 win last week- [ end. One of the 18 girls who suited up for the game was Niagara FalLs midfielder Lisa Collison. At 13, she w~ one of the youngest players on the provincial team but she made her presence known, and in return, picked up some strong new techniques and ideas.' Collison joined the team in March along with 47 other girls, and was then one of 18 players chosen to attend the nationals in Winnipeg- on the same field used during the Pan Am Games. "It was a really good experience and it was a lot of tim," said Collison, who OOLLI$ON ! 'sta~ her lust year at St. Michael high school next month. The Ontario team started off with a big ?-1 win over the Maritimes. While playing in her first national game was tough mental- ly for Collison, it. was even tougher physically as she suffered a minor concussion while competing for a head ball with an opponent. She came back and played the second game a day later against the No. 1 ranked Alberta team where Team Ontario took a 3-I win. Col~ison and the provincial team really began to show what they could do in a must.win third game against Newfoundland. The team scored five unanswered goals, including two from Cofiison on a long shot and on a free kick she headed in. The 5-0 win was the biggest 'of the tournament for Ontario and set up a final game against Quebec. In exhibition play leading up to the nationals, Ontario beat Quebec twice and fled them twice. In the final in front of a few hundred spectators, including the gold-winning under-17 team, the under. 15 girls played a tough match against Quebec and held the score at 1-1 through most of the game. Finally late in the second half, Team Ontario was able to blow open the score to take a 4-1 win. As the final whistle blew, the players and coaches ran onto the field and celebrat- "It was probably the biggest game ever for me. We were shocked and jumping and screaming. It was hard-fought," said Collison. After returning home with the gold medal, she has rejoined her local Adam's Golf under-14 team and is putting what she learned in Winnipeg to good use. The team beat Burlington 3-2 Monday and followed it up with a 5-1 win over the same team Tuesday, where Collison scored all five goals. Usa Collison, 13, leaves next week for the national soccer championships in Winnipeg, Man. It's anoth- er step toward what she hopes will lead to a chance to represent Canada internationally and a university scholarship. Photo: Gord Howard I Review SOccer goals Uso Collison loves · the game, and what it could bring her By GORD HOWARD Review Staff Writer NIAGARA FALLS - For once, Lisa Collison and her parents won't have to drive to a soccer game, This time, they'll take a plane. The teenager is part of a select group, picked firom among soccer players around Ontario to represent the province at the national champi- onships in Wirmipeg, Man. later this month. What's remarkable is that she's only 13 while most of the other girls are 14 or 15 - a big dis- tinction at that age and level "She is expected to feature sCcongly in the national championship and provide Ontaiio with an attacking threat on the wing and from an advanced midfield role, behind the central st~ik- e~," says Ontario coach lan McClurg. Lisa, who is uncomfortable tallfing about her- She leaves July 25 for Winnipeg and will play as many as five games. The trip will likely last six days but she could be asked to stay a httle longer if scouts want a better look at her aldus. The very best players in the tournament will be invited later to join the p. ational team but at 13 - and competing against 15-year-olds - Lisa isn't expecting that to happen this year. But for someone who started playing soccer when she was four, against boys, it's another step toward her goal of representing Canada at the Olympics and an athletic scholarship at a univer- sity, probably in the United States. She's an all-round athlete. Last year, she played travel basketball in the Red Raider~ organ- izafion and was named top female athlete in the A division at the Catholic school board city track and field meet. On the soccer field, she has been described as aggressive with a good, hard shot. For her city team, she plays striker but was assigned to cen- tre/midfield for the Ontario team. A~ she prepares for Grade 9 in September, soc- cer dominates her life. In the summer, She plays five and sometimes seven nights a week with the regional team and her Adams Goli~ squad in Ontario SoccerNet 7601 Martin Grove Road, k,..._.._._..... ~,~.so~,..o..ca Vaughan, Ontario L4L 9E4 TThT eh (905)264-9390 Fax: (905) 264-9445 eOSA@soccer, on.ca Re: Team Ontario Player Support The Ontario Soccer Association represents the largest sport governing body in Canada with 318,000 registered players very committed to giving players the opportunity to reach their potential. In the global game of "football' international competition in different climates and playing environments is absolutely vital for a Canadian player to succeed. Canada's national team preparing for the Confederation Cup in July against five of the World's greatest soccer nations, the Women's team upsetting World Cup Champions United States twice and our Youth team qualifying for the Worlds in Argentina are in large part due to international experiences as youth players. Each year The OSA's Provincial Teams, i.e., the top 20 athletes in Ontario at the Under 14, 15, 16, 17 ages both boys and girls are involved in international competition as part of their training program. Unfortunately, there is no funding from governments for this and we must rely heavi y on the corporate sector and parents to make it happen. As you can appreciate geography places Canada in a very costly location when it comes to international travel against major soccer nations. With that in mind it is my pleasure to introduce a player from the program who will be seeking your support to help them to come that much closer to realizing their potential as an athlete. I encourage you to give it serious thought. This player relies on the Corporate Sector to make it possible for him/her to achieve their dreams. Many thanks in advance for your support and even after consideration if it does not work out, thank you for taking the time to review the request with them. Brian Avey Executive Director U15 Female Provincial Team- Olympic Development Program Our first trip far 2001 will be to what is called an "ODP Camp" at the Univer-~:ty of Rhode Island in Kingston, Rhode Island. These are regional camps set up by United States Youth Soccer where they bring together top piayers from a given region to train for a week. We will attend the camp and participate much like all other attendees. There will be training, classroom sessions, and exhibitior~ games each day. The preliminary information is as follows: Depart for Rhode Island: Monday, July 9th We will have 3 pick-up locations to accommodate players from different regions of the province. (DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR WATER ON THE BUS) 4pm - Limeridge Mall, Hamilton 6pm - Yorkdale Mall, Toronto 9pm - Gananoque, just east of Kingston (details later as to exactly where) Evening of July 9th Hotel stay in Syracuse, New York Tuesday, July 10th Travel remaining distance to Rhode Island and arrive mid-afternoon Tuesday, July 10~' - Thursday, July 12th Participate in ODP camp Stay in dormitories at University of Rhode Island- MEALS INCL. IN THE C.~HP FEE Friday, July 13th Depart URI early morning (approximately 8:30 am) Arrive Toronto and Hamilton approximately 7:00 - 9~:00 pm. Cost: approximately $580.00 - CANADIAN FUNDS The cost of the trip includes: · a fee charged by ODP for our stay and meals at URI (approx $430 Cdh) · a 55-passenger coach bus for the trip (apF~'ox $75 per player)- Toilet, T.V. + VCR · the cost of a hotel room for the night in Syracuse (approx $25 per player) · the team registration fee for the camp (approx $15 per player) · medical insurance through the OSA (approx. $20 per piaye_,r) Players will need their own spending money for personal incidentals, including meals during the road trip and any other food/snacks not provided at the camp. *Msy 26th aessic~li, pleas~ bri[]g 2 cilqs: 1 post-dated MAY 31st for $480.00 and 1 post-dated JUNE 20th for $100.00 payable to: Ontario Soccer Association. If you will not be present, please call me at 905 388-518t. Please bring along ell your completed forms as well. Note: We are travelling with the U16G team, so this i~e!ps to reduce the cost/player of the transportation componenL YOU WILL RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION AROUT THIS TRIP AT THE NEXT FEW TRAINING SESSIONS. Thanks for your co-operation, Maureen Shaw, Mgr.