2009/12/14i.
1) Approval of the November 30, 2009 Corporate Services Minutes
2) REPORTS: STAFF CONTACT:
a) AODA Training for Councillors Dean lortida
b) F-2009-59
2010 Debenture Issue Todd Harrison
c) F-2009-61
Approval of Interim 2010 Spending Limits Todd Harrison
d) CPS-2009-12
General Insurance Program 2010 Ken Burden
*This will be a handout report*
3) NEW BUSINESS:
SEVENTEENTH MEETING
Monday, December 14, 2009
1) Approval of the November 30, 2009 Community Services Minutes.
2) REPORTS: STAFF CONTACT:
a) MW-2009-66
Niagara Falls Armoury Ed Dujlovic
b) PRC-2009-36
Revised Arena Payment and Cancellation Policy Denyse Morrissey
c) PRC-2009-35
Gale Centre Arena Construction Update Denyse Morrissey
d) BDD-2009-05
2010 Pan American Games Serge Felicetti
e) TS-2009-52
Vehicle Replacement, Niagara Chair-a-Van Karl Dren
f) PD-2009-99
- CB&FIG-2009-013, CB&FIG-2009-014 and
CB&FIG-2009-015 4532-0534 Queen Street,
4544 Queen Street & 4536 Queen Street
Applicant: Argiri Rigas Alex Hedovitch
g) PD-2009-101
CB&FIG-2009-016, Commercial Building & Facade
Improvement Grant Application
Applicant: 1049474 Ontario Inc. (Anthony Kreze)
4529-4531 Queen Street Alex Herlovitch
3) NEW BUSINESS:
a) Resolution to go into Closed Meeting.
TWELFTH MEETING
Monday, December 14, 2009
5:00 p.m.
City Hall, Committee Room #2A & B
N><agara~alls
GAhAUA
MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Sixteenth Meeting, Monday, November 30, 2009, Committee Room #2, 5:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Councillor Carolynn loannoni ,Chair; Mayor Ted Salci, Councillors Jim
Diodati, Shirley Fisher, Vince Kerrio, Bart Maves, Wayne Thomson,
Janice Wing and Victor Pietrangelo.
STAFF: Ken Todd, Ken Burden, Geoff Holman, Dean lorfida, Ken Beaman,
Serge Felicetti, Trent Dark, Steve Norris, Alex Herlovitch, Karl Dren, Lee
Smith and Steno -Marianne Tikky.
GUEST:
PRESS: Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review.
Gareth Vieira, Niagara This Week.
MINUTES:
MOVED by Councillor Fisher, seconded by Councillor Pietrangelo that the minutes
of the November 16, 2009 meeting be adopted as recorded.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council November 30, 2009.
2. REPORTS:
a) MW-2009-75
Charnwood Drainage Ditch Improvements
MOVED by Councillor Thomson and seconded by Councillor Fisher that Council
approve the proposed improvements to the drainage ditch located on City-owned
property and that funding in the amount of $15,000 be pre-approved from the 2010
Municipal Works Operating Budget for this project.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council November 30, 2009.
b) PD-2009-93
CB&FIG-2009-010, Commercial Building & Facade
Improvement Grant Application
Applicant: 1790073 Ontario Limited (Tihomir Zubic)
4738 - 4740 Valley Way
MOVED by Councillor Thomson and seconded by Councillor Diodati that the
Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant application for4738-4740 Valley
Way be approved subjectto the ownersatisfying the program requirements, and that
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the grant agreement.
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Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council November 30, 2009.
c) PD-2009-94
CB&FIG-2008-028,CB&FIG-2009-11 and CB&FIG-2009-012
Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant Application
Applicant: Historic Niagara (Mordecai Grun)
Queen Street (3 properties)
MOVED by Councillor Thomson and seconded by Councillor Pietrangelo that Council
approve the applications for Commercial Building and Facade Improvement, subject
to Historic Niagara meeting the Downtown CIP Program requirements.
Motion: Carried
Opposed: Councillor Wing
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council November 30, 2009.
d) PD-2009~97
Bill 198 - An Act to amend the Planning Act
with respect to Inclusionary Zoning
MOVED by Mayor Salci and seconded by Councillor Wing;
1) That Staff continue to monitor private member Bill 198 and report back to Council.
2) That Staff request input from area Developers and Builders on Bill 198.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council November 30, 2009.
e) TS-2009-51
Niagara Region Inter-Municipal Transit Initiative
MOVED by Councillor Pietrangelo and seconded by Councillor Diodati;
1) That the materials presented to the Region's Transportation Strategy Steering
Committee (TSSC) regarding the Inter-municipal Transit Work Plan, be received;
2) That Niagara Falls needs to focus on initiatives such as People Mover and it's
Conventional Transit Service Business Plan as priorities for the municipality;
3) That Niagara Falls supports the triangle service approach involving Niagara Falls,
Welland and St. Catharines; provided it is not funded Municipally or Regionally.
Motion: Carried
Opposed: Mayor Salci, Councillors Wing and Maves
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council November 30, 2009.
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3) NEW BUSINESS:
MOVED by Councillor Kerrio and seconded by Councilor Pietrangelo that staff look
into and report back on the possibility of having the standing committee meetings in
Council Chambers.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council November 30, 2009.
4) ADJOURNMENT:
MOVED by Mayor Salci, seconded by Councillor loannoni that Committee adjourn
to at 5:45 p.m.
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December 14, 2009
REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Community Services Department
SUBJECT: MW-2009-8ti
Niagara Falls Armoury
RECOMMENDATION
That the Niagara Falls History Museum (former Lundy's Lane Historical Museum)
be permitted to operate temporarily from the Niagara Falls Armoury during the
construction phase of the Museum expansion project from January 2010 to end of
construction phase of the project.; and
2. That the City enter into a lease agreement with the Niagara Falls Military Museum.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Niagara Falls History Museum (former Lundy's Lane Historical Museum) will be
required to relocate its operation during the construction phase ofthe Museum Expansion
project. The Board of Museums has investigated a numberofoptions related to temporary
operating planning. Budgetary challenges make the Niagara Falls Armoury the preferred
temporary operating location. The general operating costs of the Niagara Falls Armoury
are already a part of the Board of Museums' yearly operating grant request.
The Board of Museums has also offered space in the Armoury for the Niagara Military
Museum in order to allow them a chance to offer a part of their collection on display to the
public while the Niagara Falls History Museum is using the building.
The Board of Museums would only operate a Museum on the first floorofthe building. The
remainder of the building that is usable would be used to store the Museum's artifact
collection as previously approved by Council.
BACKGROUND
Temaorarv Operation of the Niagara Falls History Museum
The Niagara Falls Board of Museums receives operating funding from the Province of
Ontario through the Community Museum Operating Grant Program (CMOG). This funding
requires that funded museums be open to the public a minimum of 1080 hours and 180
days and 20 days per month for at least eight (8) months of the year to be considered year
round operations. The CMOG grant for the Niagara Falls Museum in 2009 amounted to
$36,662 for both the Niagara Falls History Museum and the Willoughby Historical Museum
with $28,670 of that allocated to the Niagara Falls History Museum operating costs. In
order to continue to qualify for this funding, the museum will be required to continue
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operating in a temporary location throughout the construction phase of the project. If the
Museum does not operate temporarily throughout the project, this funding will be lost and
will be obliged to reapply into the CMOG program in the new facility which could take up
to two (2) years to get back into the program.
Operating within the current building, during construction, is not a feasible option, as it
would impact the cost and timelines of the construction project.
The Board of Museums has considered a number of options to continue to operate the
Museum for the approximate 18 to 24 months that consists of the construction phase of
the project. These options include looking for donated space in the same neighbourhood
(Main and Ferry), looking for a leased space anywhere in the City, looking for space in
another City-owned facility, and carrying out only outreach activities from one of the current
Museum locations.
Of the options considered, the preferred option would be for the Museum to move its
operations to the Niagara Falls Armoury and to set-up temporary operation on the main
floor of the Armoury. There are two main reasons for this being considered the preferred
option:
1. The operating costs for the Niagara Falls Armoury are already a part of the Board
of Museums' operating budget. This includes the cost of utilities for the building.
All the other options considered required an outlay of new money for the cost of
leasing a space. Use of the Armoury would have the least impact on the budget.
2. The Board of Museums is already storing the Museum's artifact collection in the
Armoury building. Having the rest of the operation move to the Armoury would
provide added security for the collection throughout the construction.
The appropriate City staff will ensure that the building is in compliance with building and
fire codes prior to occupancy and asbestos management training will be provided to the
occupants.
The Board of Museums sent a letterto Council, dated September 5, 2009, requesting that
Council allow the Board to operate the Niagara Falls History Museum out of the Niagara
Falls Armoury during the construction phase of the project.
Niagara Military Museum
Previously, Council had approved that the Niagara Military Museum be allowed to operate
a Military Museum on the main floor of the Armoury and that the Board of Museums
manages the facility. Since that decision, the Niagara Military Museum came back to
Council to request that Council reconsider and allow the Niagara Military Museum the use
of the entire Armoury building. City staff has been working with. the Niagara Military
Museum since that request, but a final determination has yet to be made on that request.
In the meantime, the Board of Museums has offered to the Niagara Military Museum the
opportunity to open a small gallery space within the Armoury facility while the Niagara Falls
Hisotry Museum is in temporary operation. This would consist of three rooms on the main
floor. The principles associated with the Military Museum are eagerto begin operation and
are agreeable to occupying three rooms, ensuring they have adequate space.
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Staff would propose that the Niagara Military Museum sign a Lease Agreement with the
City of Niagara Falls for the use of this space during the 18 - 24 months that the Niagara
Falls History Museum is operating within the facility. The Military Museum is agreeable to
this condition. With a valid lease, they will be able to make applications for external
funding.
The Niagara Military Museum will agree to have the Niagara Falls Museums inspect
artifacts being brought into the building in orderto mitigate contamination and ensuring that
the artifacts meet acceptable museum standards. Moving forward, the Military Museum
wants operational control but are agreeable to the Board of Museums performing an audit
and oversight function on their operation.
The occupation of three rooms during the 18 to 24-month interim period provides an
opportunity forthe Military Museum to develop a profile in the community. It will also allow
more opportunity to monitorwhetherthe Military Museum has a sustainable business plan
that will not require ongoing subsidies from the municipality. A method of tracking
attendance numbers to the Military Museum will be necessary to quantify the demand for
the operation.
If the Military Museum proves to be sustainable, the principles would like to be able to
occupy the entire Armoury.
FINANCIALILEGAL IMPLICATIONS
As noted, the continuation of museum operations will allow continued access to
Community Museum Operating Grant Program (CMOG) funding. The proposed 2010
Museum budget includes funding for the move and costs of operating temporarily in the
Armoury.
COMMITMENT TO COUNCIL PRIORITIES
The museum project has been established as one of Council's infrastructure investment
priorities.
ATTACHMENTS
Letter of request from the Board of Museums
Approved by:
Ed
Respectfully submitted:
Director of Corporate Services
Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
S:IREPORTS120091MW-2009-86 -Niagara Falls Arrnoury.wpd
City of Niagara Falls Board of Museums
5810 Ferty Street -Niagara Falls -Ontario - L2G 189
Tel: (905)358-5082 Fax: (905)358-0920
His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of Niagara Falls City Council
City Hall
4310 Queen Street
Niagaza Falls, Ontario
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September 5`", 2009.
Your Worship and Members of Council,
The Board of Museums has been moving forward with the Lundy's Lane Historical Museum's expansion
plans. Apart of this plan is to operate the Lundy's Lane Historical Museum from a temporary location
during the construction phase of the project. Apart of this relocation has already taken place, as the
Museum has already moved a significant portion of its collection out of the building and expects to have
completed the move by mid-January 2010. In order to maintain the Museum's Provincial operating
funding, through the Community Museum Operating Grant Program, the Museum must continue to
operate throughout the project. The Board has been looking at a number of options with regards to the
nature, suitability and costs of temporary locations.
Upon discussion and investigation, the Board believes that the Niagara Falls Armoury could provide an
ideal temporary location for the Museum to operate. The use of this location would be temporary and
would, in our opinion, be the most cost effective as the Board of Museums already budgets for annual
utility costs at the Armoury.
At a recent Board of Museums meeting of July 28`", 2009, therefore, the Board of Museums passed the
following motion:
Motion:
That the Board of Museums investigate the use of the Armoury as a temporary operating space for
2070-early 2012.
Moved by: M. Mingle, Seconded by J. Harkness Carried
The Board of Museums is asking City Council to consider allowing the Board to open and temporarily
operate the Lundy's Lane Historical Museum in the Niagara Falls Armoury during the duration of the
construction - 2010 to early 2012.
Thank you very much for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Gordon West
Chair, Niagara Falls Board of Museums
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PRC-2009-36
December 14, 2009
REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Parks, Recreation & Culture
SUBJECT: PRC- 2009-36
Revised Arena Payment and Cancellation Policy
RECOMMENDATION
1) That Council approve the revised Arena Payment and Cancellation Policy.
2) That the revised Arena Payment and Cancellation Policy be effective January 1,
2010.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Arena Payment and Cancellation Policy report, R-2008-36 was approved by City
Council December 1, 2008, and implemented January 1, 2009, to establish and clarify the
City's responsibilityforarenaadministration specifictoice rental cancellations. (Attachment
1)
BACKGROUND
There has been a tremendous focus and effort made to operate City arenas more cost
effectively. Revenue generation is a significant component of an effective arena operation.
The goals of this policy are to reduce the number of cancellations, increase utilization and
therefore increase ice rental revenue.
With the implementation ofthe policy, one youth organization had requested an exemption
to the 60 and 30 days notice requirements to cancel ice for youth March break
tournaments. (Revised Draft Arena Payment & Cancellation Policy Attachment 2) Staff
met with Niagara Falls Minor Hockey Association on October 15, 2009. The organization
was consulted on the revisions to the policy and is supportive of the changes that are being
recommended for youth tournaments.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
The following new term for youth tenant organizations who run youth tournaments has
been added to the policy (under 3.3 Permit Cancellations). Arequest for review of the
cancellation terms specific to tournament permit cancellations had been requested by
Niagara Falls Minor Hockey Association (NFMHA) in October 2009.
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Youth Tenant Organization Tournaments
• Require 60 calendar days written notice to Parks, Recreation & Culture in order to
receive a full permit refund. A partial 25% refund will be given upon 30 calendar
days written notice.
• Youth tournaments will be eligible for exemption from the 60 calendar days or 30
days calendar notice, subject to and conditional upon the remission of appropriate
documentation from applicable provincial organizations.
• Administration fee of $20.00 per permit for cancellations.
• If a buyer cannot be found for the requested hours to be cancelled, the permit
holder is responsible for paying the full cost for unsold hours and the additional
cancellation fees.
The Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA), via their letter dated November 16, 2009,
(Attachment 3) indicates that for OMHA "playdowns", which run from January to April, teams
are allowed to withdraw within (10) days prior to the start of any tournament. "Tournament
Regulations normally allows participating teams to withdraw from OMHA sanctioned
tournament fifteen (15) days prior to the start of the Tournament."
FINANCIAUSTAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The recommended revision to the policy allows an exemption from the cancellation policy
specific to youth tournaments in recognition of OMHA playdowns The revenues to the City
of Niagara Falls based on ice permits/bookings when such cancellations occur will be
reduced (unless the applicable ice can be resold under these very short timelines).
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
City of Niagara Falls, Strategic Plan for the Provision of Parks, Recreation, Arts & Culture
recommendation # 5: Develop policies to support service delivery, speaks to the need to
develop an Ice Allocation policy. The Arena Payment and Cancellation Policy is one piece
of the allocation policy. Staff will be developing an Ice Allocation Policy to identify the
process to follow to ensure fair and equitable allocation of City ice.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
R-2008-36 -Arena Payment and Cancellation Policy
Revised Arena Payment and Cancellation Policy
Ontario Minor Hockey Association -November 16, 2009 letter
December 14, 2009 - 3 - PRC-2009-36
Recommended by:
Approved by:
Respectfully submitted:
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Ed Dujlovic, ecutive Director, Community Services
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ATTACHMENTI
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R-2008.36
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CouncillorCarolynn Ioannoni, Chair C;C;ntalned in th15 report Were
and Members of Cammuniiy Services Committee
City of Niagara Falis, Ontado almended by committee and
Members: ratified by City Council
Re: R-2008-36 -Arena Payment and Cancellation Policy
RECOMMENDATION:
f) That Council approve the new Arena Payment and Cancellation Policy;
2) That the new Arena Payment and Cancellation Policy becomes effective for the
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3) Thai staff coordinate an information meeting with arena user groups and clients on
the new Arena Payment and Cancellation Policy.
BACKGROUND:
Many municipalities throughout Ontario have comprehensive arena use and cancellation
policies for occasional, seasonal and special eventltournament users. One of the key
principles in these policies is the municipal commitment to the management of fiscally
responsible arena operations, fairand equitable arena iceltloorallocation and special event
arena management.
A new Arena Payment and Cancellation Policy would establish and clarify the City's
responsibility for arena administration specific to ice rental cancellations. li is expected that
the increased level of a tax payer subsidy required to operate the current arenas each
year, given the current cancellations experienced would be mitigated with a new
cancellation policy.
The 2008 actual ice rental revenues to date, for the three arenas when compared to
budgeted 2008 revenue projections, show a significant variance. Approximately $80,000
in ice and facility rentals has been cancelled or'turned back' in 2008 to dale from special
events or tournaments in the arenas. The cancellation of one large annual special event
for `dry use' held each summer was an additional $t8,000.
Additionally, the average weekly 'turn back' of ice by seasonal youth prime users or
organizations (as the jo~~ifyof prima time ice is booked by youth orgaitzations)•ean-tae------~~~•••• -~-
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in the average rangy of 20 hrs per week. Based on an average of 20 hrs per week for 30
weeks per year using youth prime rates, can be approximately $65,000 per year. For
example, the week of October 27 to November 3, 2008, 22 hours of prime time (youth
prime) ice was cancelled or about $2,400 in ice time,
There has been a tremendous focus and effort made to operate our arenas more cost
effectively. Revenue generation is a significantcomponent of an effective arena operation.
Given the current cancellation notice requirements and the resulting financial impacts, the
need for a new policy has been identified as important.
It is noted that the implementing of the cancellation policy effective January 2009 would
better address continued cancellations or turn back of ice in the first quarter of 2009. It is
expected that the cancellation of ice and loss of revenue from tournaments and seasonal
user cancellations to the City would be continued. Meeting with the user groups and ice
clients would then be expedited to allow the policy to become effective prior to the new ice
season (which is May 1, 2009 annually to April 30, 2010).
The opportunity to re-market the ice time and attempt to recoup lost revenues from
cancellations is verydifficult/impossible with the current cancellation notice time lines. The
current notification requirements have resulted in prime time ice not being used, resulting
in no associated revenue for the City. This also has an impact on concession revenue.
The policy would also contribute to improving the ice designated to users at the annual
allocation meeting each June. The distribution of ice and allocation to users should ensure
that their ice requests are based on actual needs. Therefore, the past cancellation
practices of an organization would be accessed, whereby the ice time that is scheduled or
booked for an organization is more consistent and directly tied to their actual annual
utilization.
The new cancellation policy is seen as essential in achieving the financial targets identified
in the business plan for the Gale Centre.
The Arena Payment and Cancellation Policywill guide staffand users to manage ourarena
resources to ensure more optimum usage and programming to reflect municipal directives
as outlined in the financial policies of the City of Niagara Falls. The Policy will also support
a more effective approach to arenas' #inancial management and facility scheduling, and
play an important role in the future allocation of ice based on actual ice usage.
With the approval of the Arena Payment and Cancellation Policy an information meeting
will be coordinated with all current arena user groups and seasonal tournament clients
regarding the Policy.
Recommended by: / ~ _
Denyse Morrissey, Direct r of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Approved by: ___1~L~1""~w
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DEPARTMENT:
COMMUNITY SERVICES
PARKS, RECREATION &
CULTURE
DATE EFFECTED:
January I, 2009
POLICY:
Arena Payment &
Cancellation Policy
Report R-2008-36
SECTION: 1000.55
Purpose
This policy establishes and clarifies the City's responsibility for azena administration, and its
commitment to the management of:
• Fiscally responsible arena operations;
• Fair and equitable arena ice/floor allocation;
• Processing of tournament, special event and seasonal arena permits;
• Special event arena management.
1. Arena Operations
The City of Niagara Falls will responsibly manage its azena resources to ensure optimum usage and
programming to reflect municipal directives and to minimize risk and operational issues, as well as
enhance fiscal health to allow for timely and effective arena management.
2. Tournaments and Special Events
The City of Niagaza Falls supports tournaments and special event rentals. Tournament and special
event rentals are revenue generating opportunities to both the organizers and the City of Niagara
Falls, as well as economic spin-off to the community at lazge. They may include events of regional
or provincial significance or tournaments hosted by seasonal clients, private individuals,
organizations or the community.
2.1 Tournaments and Special Events Payment ScheduleRequire 25% deposit on a credit cazd
day of booking tournament/special event.
Toumament/event ice/floor usage to be confirmed 30 days in advance with a second payment
of 25% of the total amount owing.
Remaining 50 % payment is due the day of the tomnauient/event.
2.2 Tournament Pennit Amendments and Cancellations
The City will effectively manage any client requests for tournaments and special event permit
amendments or cancellations with the goal of minimizing administrative, revenue and operational
impacts. When changes or cancellations are requested, the guidelines outlined in this policy will be
applied.
3. Permit Amendments
3.1 Cancellations
Pazks, Recreation & Culture has the right to control all arena ice/floor distribution and use of City-
owned and operated arenas for the duration of the arena permit. Controls must be in place to
minimize the negative revenue impacts that unused, returned, amended and cancelled ice/floor time
can have on the azena operation, its clients and the tax payers of Niagara Falls.
3.2. Transferred Arena/ Arena Trades/Sub-Leased Arena
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The City of Niagara Falls is the sole permit authority for all arena times. The City must be aware of
and be able to control the intended use of all arenas within its permtted times. It is recognized that
last-minute changes to the intended use of the arena may occur under rare, infrequent and
unforeseen circumstances however, Parks, Recreation & Culture must be notified by the permit
holder. Failure to notify Pazks, Recreation & Culture may result in termination of the permit and
cancellation of future bookings.
3.3. Permit Cancellation
Once an arena rental permit has been signed, the following cancellation policies come into effect:
Tournaments and Special Events (initiated by the permit holder and/or the permit holder's
designated arena permitted/scheduler(s))
• Require 60 calendaz days written notice to Parks, Recreation & Culture in order to receive a
full pernut refund. A partia125% refund will be given upon 30 calendar days written notice.
• No refund will be given upon 29 or less days cancellation notice.
• Administration fee of $20.00 per permit for cancellations.
• If a.buyer cannot be found for the requested to be cancelled hours, the permit holder is
responsible to pay the full cost for unsold hours and the additional cancellation fees.
Seasonal rentals
• Require 15 calendar days written notice to Parks, Recreation & Culture in order to receive a
full permit refund.
• Administration fee of $20.00 per permit for cancellations.
• If a buyer cannot be found for the requested to be cancelled hours, the permit holder is
responsible to pay the full cost for unsold hours and the additional cancellation fees.
Occasional Rentals
• Require 15 calendar days written notice to Parks, Recreation & Culture in order to receive a
full permit refund.
• Administration fee of $20.00 per permit for cancellations.
• If a buyer cannot be found for the requested to be cancelled hours, the permit holder is
responsible to pay the full cost for unsold hours and the additional cancellation fees.
3.4. Permit Cancellations by the City of Niagara Falls
The City reserves the right to reasonably postpone, reschedule or cancel any permitted activity due to
justified circumstances. The City reserves the right to cancel a permit or portion of the permit if
there is a breach of the condition or regulations, Rzone or should the City be of the opinion that the
arena is not being used for the purpose contained in the application. The City will exercise no
tolerance to any form of violence, vandalism or inappropriate behaviour. Where postponement or
rescheduling cannot be mutually coordinated, the permit holder affected will receive a full
refimd/credit for the time owing.
3.5 Curfew Arena
The City reserves the right to curfew any games, including tournament games, to maintain the
schedule submitted and will consider the cancellation of any or all permits if the user does not
cooperate. It is the responsibility of user groups to inform Parks, Recreation & Culture of any special
requirements regazding curfews at the time the schedules are submitted.
3.6 Opening Arena Facilities Outside of Standards Hours of Operation
The opening of arenas on statutory holidays, when they are normally closed, or beyond established
operating hours will be considered only if the applicant agrees to pay for the full operational costs
for such an opening and pending the availability of staff. All reasonable requests will be reviewed
and responded to. Application does not guarantee approval.
ATTACHMENT 2
DEPARTMENT:
COMMUNITY SERVICES
PARKS, RECREATION &
CULTURE
DATE EFFECTED:
January 1, 2009
Revised November 5 2009
(Pending Council approval)
POLICY:
Arena Payment &
Policy
Report R-2008-36
Report R-2009-tba
Cancellation
SECTION: 1000.55
Purpose
This policy establishes and clarifies the City' s responsibility for arena administration, and its commitment to the
management of:
• Fiscally responsible arena operations
• Fair and equitable arena ice/floor allocation
• Processing of tournament, special event and-seasonal arena permits
• Special event arena management
1. Arena Operations
The City of Niagara Falls will responsibly manage its arena resources to ensure optimum usage and programming,
[o reflect municipal directives and to minimize risk and operational issues, as well enhance fiscal health to allow for
timely and effective arena management.
2. Tournaments and Special Events
The City of Niagara Falls supports tournaments and special event rentals. Tournament and special event rentals are
revenuegenerating opportunities to both the organizers and the City of Niagara Falls as well as economic spin-off
to the community at large. They may include events of regional or provincial significance or tournaments hosted
by seasonal clients, private individuals, organizations or the community.
2.1 Tournaments and Special Events Paymen[ Schedule
• Require 25% deposit on a credit card day of booking tournamenUspecial event.
• ToutnamenUevent ice/floor usage to be confirmed 30 days in advance with a second payment of 25% of
the total amount owing.
• Remaining 50 %, payment is due the day of the tournament/event.
• Above conditions including use of a credit card and 25% deposit do not apply to arena tenant organizations
in good financial standing. Tenant organizations will be invoiced following their tournament .
2.2 Tournament Permit Amendments and Canceilations
The City will effectively manage any client requests for tournaments and special event permit amendments or
cancellations with the goal of minimizing administrative, revenue and operational impacts. When changes or
cancellations are requested, the guidelines outlined in this policy will be applied.
3. Permit Amendments
3.1 Cancellations
PRC has the right to control all arena ice/floor distribution and use of City-owned and operated arenas for
the duration of the arena permit. Controls must be in place to minimize the negative revenue impacts that
unused, returned, amended and cancelled ice/floor time can have on the arena operation, its clients and the
tax payers of Niagara Falls.
3.2. Transferred Arena/ Arena Trades/Sub-Leased Arena
The City ofNiagara Falls is the sole permit authority for all arena times. The City must be aware of and be
able to control the intended use of all arenas within its permitted times. It is recognized that last-minute
changes tc the intended use of the arena may occur under rare, infrequent and unforeseen circumstances
however PRC must be notified by the permit holder. Failure to notify the PRC may result in termination
of the permit and cancellation of future bookings.
3.3. Permit Cancellation
Once an arena rental permit has been signed, the following cancellation policies come into effect:
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November 16, 2009
To Whom It May Concern:
OnfaKo ~narHockeyAssocfation
25 t3rodie Drive, Unit 3, R~hmond Hill, Ontario, L48 3K7
Tel: 905-780-OMHA (8G42) Fax: 905-780-0344
Go to the net at: www:omha.net • E-mail: omha~Domha.net
ATTACHMENT 3
RE: Tournament Ice Requirement
The Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) Tournament Regulations normally allows
Participating teams to withdraw from OMHA sanctioned tournament fifteen (15) days
prior to the start of the Tournament.
During the OMHA Playdowns which-run from January to April, teams are allowed to
withdraw within ten (10) prior to the start of any tournament since their first priority is
to the Playdowns. Many times this leaves the Tournaments either scrambling to fill in
the tournament or to downsize it.
If there are.further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
OMHA R.E.M.,
Region 2, Area E
Member of:
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PRC-2009-35
December 14, 2009
REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Parks, Recreation & Culture
SUBJECT: PRC-2009-35- Gale Centre Arena Construction Update
RECOMMENDATION
That the Gale Centre arena construction update report be received for information
purposes.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Construction mobilization began September 22, 2008. The September and October 2009
subsequent site construction meetings were held on September 2, September 16,
September 30, October 14 and October 28, 2009.
Some photos depicting the construction development ofthe project site taken in November
2009, are provided in Attachment 1.
The project construction budget of $36,374,837.00 is summarized below:
Site Preparation (AIM contract)
Arena Construction (Aquicon contract)
Contingency Construction Allowance
External Servicing Construction
Furnishing, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E)
Arena Seating
Arena Flooring
External & Internal Signage
Sub-Total
BACKGROUND
$ 2,995,000.00
$30,202,837.00
$ 900,000.00
$ 627,000.00
$ 950,000.00
$ 300,000.00
$ 300,000.00
$ 100,000.00
$36,374,837.00
Council approved the project construction be awarded to Aquicon on September 8, 2008.
A pre-construction meeting was held on September 10, 2008. The ground breaking
ceremony was held on October 2, 2008.
December 14, 2009 - - 2 - PRC-200935
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
Construction Schedule Tracking
A construction schedule was issued by Aquicon Construction on December 3, 2008. The
Schedule anticipates substantial completion by May 28, 2010 and Total Performance by
June 30, 2010. The project is currently on time and on budget.
Progress to November 12, 2009 is as summarized below:
• Parking lot granular 60% complete
• Light pole bases complete
• Sidewalks 30% complete
• Drywall 45% complete
• Sprayed installation 40% complete
• All roof top units have been installed
• Rink One* -refrigeration pipes installed, final connections to header
underway
• Rink Two* -rink slabs poured
• Rink Three* -chairs and rebar underway
• Rink Four* -insulation installed
* The pouring of the rink pads was completed on December 1, 2009.
FINANCIALISTAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The project construction budget is $36,374,837.00. The forecasted construction cash
expense flow (excluding GST) for the project to October 31, 2009 is as follows:
2008 Cumulative
September 30'h (actual) $ 320,913.55
October31$`(actual) $ 720,249.20
November 30"' (actual) $1,841,303.48
December 31S` (actual) $3,319,057.41
2009 Cumulative
January 31g` (actual) $ 3,710,534.60
February 28'h (actual) $ 5,354,200.11
March 31g` (actual) $ 6,360,790.72
April 30`h (actual) $ 8,233,738.12
May 31S` (actual) $ 9,057,636.12
June 30'" $11,031,934.18
July 31St $12,884,105.73
August 31 S' $14,056,805.15
September 30'h $16,035,482.19
October 31S` $18,941,573.06
November 30`h $23.8 m
December31g' $25.1 m
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March 31st
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June 30'n
$25.9 m
$27.2 m
$28.5 m
$29.4 m
$29.9 m
$30.2 m
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
One of the seven (7) strategic priorities identified in 2007 by Council was to 'move forward
with the arena complex development project'.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Photos from November 2009
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BDD-2009-05
December 14, 2009
REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn laonnoni, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Business Development
SUBJECT: BDD-2009-05
2015 Pan American Games
DATION
Council authorizethe Mayorand Clerkto signthe 2015 Pan/Am Gamesjoinderagreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In December 2008, staff submitted the Niagara Convention & Civic Centre (NCCC) to the
Pan/Am Games Bid Corporation as a possible venue for Judo or Wrestling for the 2015
Pan/Am Games. Staff were advised that the Bid Committee had selected other venues
to host those disciplines, however, the Bid Committee suggested the NCCC be the
Welcome Centre for the 2015 Pan/Am Games. As a result, of this designation the city will
receive approximately $1 million toward the capital costs of the NCCC.
BACKGROUND
In an effort to generate further awareness and exposure for the NCCC and stimulate
additional visitor traffic to the destination, staff in December 2008 submitted the NCCC as
a potential venue for either Judo or Wrestling for the 2015 Pan/Am Games.
In February 2009, staff and the Mayor were advised that venues in the GTA had been
selected to hostthose particularsportdisciplines. The Bid Corporation President, Jagoda
Pike, suggested that the NCCC could serve as the Welcome Centre forthe Games. If the
bid was successful, the President advised funds would be provided toward the capital costs
of the NCCC. In return for the designation and funding, the NCCC would be required to
promote the Games in a high profile area of the Centre upon its opening in 2011 until the
start of the Games. All marketing material will be provided by the Pan/Am Games Host
Corporation.
The Pan American Host Corporation, who will be responsible for the operation of the
Games, will provide $1 million toward the capital costs of the NCCC. The city, in order to
receive the funds, is required to sign the Joinder Agreement of the 2015 Pan American
Multi-Party Agreement. Each municipality who will be receiving funds from the Games
must sign the document by December 31, 2009. The agreement states that each
municipality is responsible to contribute capital dollars toward the venue as well. Game
Officials have advised staff, since the construction of the NCCC is well under way, the
city's obligation has been fulfilled.
December 14, 2009 - 2 - BDD-2009-05
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
The Designation of the NCCC as the 2015 Pan/Am Games Welcome Centre will provide
some additional exposure and promotion for the NCCC. It is also anticipated that the
Welcome Centre will generate additional visitortrafficto the destination from athletes, their
families, and fans attending the games from around the world.
In addition, $1 million will be provided by the 2015 Pan/Am Host Corporation toward the
capital costs of the NCCC.
FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
$1 million will be provided by the 2015 Pan/Am Host Corporation toward the Capital costs
of the NCCC. Staff have been advised the funding will be sent by end of next year or early
2011.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
The recommendation contained in the report is consistent with the Council priorities to
strengthen and promote economic development within the City.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Letter -Pan/Parapan American Games Bid Corporation November 20, 2009
from Jean-Serge Bidal
Email -Capital Contribution towards Welcome Centre November 23, 2009
from Jagoda Pike
Recommended by:
Business Development
Respectfully submitted:
Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
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Serge,
Further to our discussions, it is our common position that the City of Niagara Falls is not expected
to provide any additional capital contribution towards the 'Welcome Centre' identified within the
Multi-Party Agreement for the 2015 Pan and Parapan American Games.
As a result, only the 56% of the identified capital budget represents new dollars spent on the
facility. The City of Niagara Falls' existing contribution towards the development of the
Convention Centre, the future home of the Welcome Centre, is sufficient to meet the requirement
of 44% identified in the MPA.
Note that this confirmation is part of our transition of information to the Host Corporation.
CC. Note to file.
Kindest regards,
JS
Jean-Serge (JS) Bidal
Senior Policy Advisor
Toronto 2015
Pan/Parapan American Games Bid Corporation
53 Jarvis Street, Suite 300
Toronto, Ontario M7A 2G1
Conseiller principal en politiques
Societe de candidature des Jeux pan/parapan americains
Toronto 2015
53, rue Jarvis, suite 300
Toronto (Ontario) M7A ZGS
Telephone /Telephone: 416-314-7675
Fax / Telecopieur: 416-314-1264
www.toronto2015.oro
TS-2009-52
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REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls
SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services
SUBJECT: TS-2009-52
Vehicle Replacement
Niagara Chair-A-Van
RECOMMENDATIONS
That Council pre approve the 2010 purchase of a Niagara Chair-A-Van vehicle with
the lowest bidder Overland Custom Coach; and,
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorised to enter into an agreement to
purchase.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff recommends accepting the lowest bid submitted by Overland Custom Coach for a
replacement Chair-A-Van vehicle in response to RFP Q55-2009.
BACKGROUND
The vehicle being replaced is a 2001 Girardin Ford E450. Staff has managed to extend
the normal expected life well beyond six to seven years by patching, repairing and
modifying the body and frame, but it will soon be at a point where it will not be safe to
operate due to extensive frame corrosion and cracking.
ANALYSISIRATIONALE
It is important to place a firm order as soon as possible because, due to very restrictive
2010 emissions standards, General Motors has already discontinued production of diesel
engines until the end of 2010 and Ford will stop taking orders for diesel at the end of
December 2009 and will not have any diesel engines available until 2011.
Quotations (tax included) were as follows:
Overland Custom Coach (2007) Inc. $89,678.08
McNab Bus Sales $92,004.27
Crestline Coach Limited $92,974.23
City View Bus Sales Ltd. $101,700.00
Girardin Blue Bird $108,978.00
December 14, 2009- -2- TS-2009-50 , ,
FINANCIAL
The replacement of buses for Specialized Services is a multi year program that is funded
in the annual Capital Budget. This vehicle purchase was approved in the 2009 Capital
Budget as a 2010 expenditure. Historically, Council would make a final approval of 2010
expenditures during the 2010 Capital Budget review. Since staff has identified a
requirement to issue a purchase order for bus delivery in 2010, Council approval is
required to provide pre approval far the purchase. The amount identified in the tender is
within the original budget estimate and will be funded from existing reserves and from the
Ontario Bus Replacement Program (33%).
Recommended by: ~~~.~ ~~~-_,
Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services
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Approved by:
Ed Dujlovic, xecutive Director of Community Services
Respectfully submitted:
Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
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PD-2009-99
December 14, 2009
REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Planning & Development
SUBJECT: PD-2009-99
CB&FIG-2009-013, CB&FIG-2009-014 and CB&FIG-2009-015
4532-4534 Queen Street, 4544 Queen Street & 4536 Queen Street
Applicant: Argiri Rigas
RECOMMENDATION
That the Committee approve the three applications for Commercial Building and Facade
Improvement Grants subject to considering the properties as different parcels and satisfying
the Downtown CIP program requirements.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The three applications can be supported because:
• the lands were originally three separate properties (the owner is not able to improve
the buildings without being considered as three properties due to the cost of the
improvements);
• there is considerable costs associated with legally separating the properties;
• the items of improvement are eligible under the Commercial Building and Facade
Improvement Grant Program and no funds will be provided until all program
requirements are met;
• sufficient funds are available in the 2009 CIP Budget; and
• improvements to the facades of the three subject buildings will have a significant
positive impact on the revitalization efforts of Downtown.
BACKGROUND
The City has received three Commercial Building and Facade Improvement Grant
applications forthe Downtown area from Argiri Rigas. The facades of all the buildings need
to be improved. Last year, an incident occurred where pieces of mortar and brick fell from
the face of the building creating a safety hazard. All the loose material was removed from
the face of the building. However, the facade of the buildings remain unattractive and
improvements would greatly enhance this area of Downtown. A summary of the
improvements are highlighted as follows:
December 14, 2009 - 2 - PD-2009-99
1. 4532-4534 Queen Street - CB&FIG-200-013 - Hi-Cite Restaurant and Vacant
Space
The restaurant has been in business for several years. There are two other potential
stores to the west of the restaurant that are vacant. The upper level contains
apartments. The proposed cost of the facade improvement is $32,917.50 and
includes a new stucco front, replacing the details of the building including a new
cornice and window trim, new windows, lighting and signage. The inside building
improvement involves replacement of old steam boiler heating system with a high
efficiency gas furnace. This cost is $25,000. The total eligible grant for this
building is $25,000.
2. 4536 Queen Street - CB&FIG-2009-014 -Vacant Main Floor of Building
Proposed improvement to the front facade includes repairing the upper brick and
installing a new cornice, replacing both upper and lower windows, new door and
signage. This estimated cost facade improvement is $23,829.75. The structural
improvement involves replacing the old heating system with a new high efficiency gas
furnace at a cost of $20,500. The total amount of grant will be $20,000.
3. 4544 Queen Street - CB&FIG-2009-015 -Retail Store
The facade improvement includes repairing the brick facing, new cornice and building
trim, new windows and signage. The cost of the facade improvement is $20,389.95.
The interior building improvement will be replacing the old boiler furnace with a new
high efficiency gas furnace costing $20,500. The total amount of grant for the
facade and interior is $20,000.
ANALYSIS
The improvements proposed for the buildings comply with the eligibility items contained in
the Commercial Building and Facade Improvement Program. The buildings represent a
rather unique situation as the three properties have merged together as one in spite of them
being purchased separately over the years. The owner was not aware that the properties
had merged. If one was to look at the area, you would see the buildings as three distinctly
different looking properties. The building with the largest frontage contains the Hi-Cite
Restaurant and two other vacant retail areas. The second building is vacant with apartments
on the second level. The third property contains a retail business that sells army related
items. The owner has requested permission of the City to consider the properties as
separate for the purposes of CIP applications. Since the properties appear as separate
parcels and have been caught by a technicality whereby they have merged, it is
recommended that the Committee give consideration for approving the three applications
subject to meeting all the other CIP program requirements including fire and safety
regulations.
December 14, 2009 - 3 -
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
PD-2009-99
The tax payments for the properties are up to date. The total grant amount to be provided
from the 2009 CIP General Purpose Budget (11-3-823005-050000) will be almost $65,000.
In addition, once the applicant receives their grant, the City will request payment from the
Region of Niagara for a portion of the facade grants through their Smarter Niagara Incentive
Programs of $15,000.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
The improvements to be carried out on the buildings satisfy the objectives of the Downtown
CIP and will significantly improve the area and have a positive impact on the overall
appearance of Downtown.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
- Appendix 1 - Location map of the subject properties.
- Appendix 2 - Facade improvements for 4532-4534 Queen Street
- (Hi-Cite Restaurant).
- Appendix 3 - Facade improvements for 4536 Queen Street.
- Appendix 4 - Facade improvements for 4544 Queen Street.
Recommended by:
Approved by:
Respectfully submitted:
Alex Herlovilch, Director of Planning & Development
Ed Dujlovib' Executive Director, Community Services
Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
B.Bolibruck
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December 14, 2009 - 4 - PD-2009-99
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December 14, 2009
REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Planning & Development
SUBJECT: PD-2009-101
CB&FIG-2009-016, Commercial Building & Facade
Improvement Grant Application
Applicant: 1049474 Ontario Inc. (Anthony Kreze)
4529-4531 Queen Street
RECOMMENDATION
That the Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant Application for 4529-4531
Queen Street be approved subject to the owner satisfying the program requirements, and
that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the grant agreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The application can be supported because:
the items are eligible under the Facade Improvement Grant program;
sufficient funds are available in the 2009 CIP Budget; and
the work will improve the appearance of the Denturist and Hearing Aid Office and
have a positive impact on the continued revitalization of Downtown.
BACKGROUND
The City has received it's sixteenth CB&FIG application of 2009 for the Downtown area.
The property is currently occupied by a denturist and hearing aid office. A vacant retail
space exists on the east side of the building. There are four apartments on the second
level. The owner wishes to undertake a number of improvements to the facade. The
extent of improvements include repainting the stucco, second level bricks, window arches
and cornices. The colours of the facade will satisfy the heritage colours as referenced in
the City's Urban Design Guidelines (June 2007). The cost of the painting will be $10,800.
Additional work. includes new signage and goose neck lighting. The signage and lighting
is estimated to cost $4,500. The total cost of the improvements is estimated at $15,300.
The owner would be eligible for 50% or $7,650 of these costs.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
The proposed work complies with the eligibility items contained in the Commercial Building
and Facade Improvement Program for the Downtown CIP. The detailed finishing of the
facade will satisfy the objective of creating a more historical appearance of the building for
Downtown.
December 14, 2009
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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PD-2009-107
The approval of this a
Staff is estimating thatthle elig'ble Igrant thattw II be to
based on estimated y provide a grant to the app-icant.
fundinginthea costs of $15,300. The grant amount wi I beppltcant will be 7
pproved 2009 General Purpose Budget (11-3-823005-050000). In addttso 0,
once the recipient receives the grant, the Cit provided from the CIP
provide the City with one half of the facade y well request that the Region of Niagara
CITY'S ST portion of the grant paid.
RATEGIC COMMITMENT
The approval of the grant a y
encourage the continued imprlovement to fatcades n the Downtowns Downtown CIP and
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
' Appendix 1 -Location map of the subject property.
' Appendix 2 -Illustrates the proposed facade by the owner.
Recommended by:
Alex Herlnvl+..a, ^:_
Approved by:
Respectfully submitted:
Ed Dujlovic,
of Planning & Develo
pment
Director, Community Services
Kerf Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
B.Bolibruck
Attach.
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APPENDIX 1
December 14, 2009 -4 - PD-2009-101
APPENDIX 2
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The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
December 14, 2009
No.
Moved by
Seconded by
WHEREAS all meetings of Council are to be open to the public; and
WHEREAS the only time a meeting or part of a meeting maybe closed to the public if the subject
matter falls under one of the exceptions under s. 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 (hereinafter
referred to as the "Act"); and
WHEREAS s. 239(7) of the Act mandates that the municipality or local board or a committee of
either of them shall record without note or comment all resolutions, decisions, and other proceedings
at a meeting of the body whether it is closed to the public or not; and
WHEREAS s. 239(8) of the Act requires that the record required by subsection 239(7) shall be
made by the Clerk of the Corporation in the case of a meeting of council; and
WHEREAS on December 14, 2009, Niagara Falls City Council will be holding a Closed Meeting
as permitted under s. 239(2)(d) of the Act pertaining to labour relations.
WHEREAS due to the nature of the discussion in the Closed Meeting, it is not appropriate for City
staff to be in attendance, save the Chief Administrative Officer and the Director ofHuman Resources
("HR"); and
WHEREAS s. 228(4) permits the Clerk the discretionary authority to delegate in writing to any
person, other than a member of council, any of the clerks powers and duties under the Act.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT on December 14, 2009, Niagara Falls Council will go
into a closed meeting to consider a matter that falls under the subject matter of 239(2)(d), labour
relations or employee negotiations; and
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FURTHER BE IT RESOL VED THAT on December 14, 2009, the Clerk, Dean Iorfida, delegates
his authority for the purposed of the Closed Meeting to the Director of HR, Trent Dark; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of HR will record without note or comment
all recommendations to Council emanating from the Closed Meeting; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Clerk will resume his duties upon conclusion of the
Closed Meeting agenda.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
DEAN IORFIDA R. T. (TED) SALCI
CITY CLERK MAYOR