2001/10/29REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETING
Monday, October 29, 2001
Order of Business
and Agenda Package
REGULAR MEETING
October 29, 2001
PRAYER: Alderman Carelynn Ioannoni
ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Planning/Regular Meeting of OCtober 15, 2001
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation the/eof will be made for the
current Council Meeting at this time.
MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, REMARK~
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CIT~' CLERK
Philips Engineering. Re: Ministry of Transportation Contract- Reconstruction
of Highway 420 from QEW to Stanley Avenue - requestihg an exemption to the
City Noise By-law for the reconstruction project from February 2002 to December
2004.
RECOMMENDATION: That the request be supported.
Fallsview Tourist Area - Re: Appointments of the Board of Management.
requesting that Council approve the appointments of Doug Birrell; David
Jovanovic; Nancy Mclntosh; George Yerich Jr. and GeOrge Yerich Sr., to the
Board of Management for the term to December 2003; and ~equesting that Council
approve the appointments of David Jovanovic, Chair, GeOrge Yerich Jr. - Vice
Chair; Albert Zapitelli - Secretary and Nancy MclntoSh - Treasurer to the
Executive Committee for the term to December 2003.
RECOMMENDATION: That the requests be approved.
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The Optimist Club of Niagara Falls - Re: Proclamation. requesting that Council
proclaim the week of November 12 - 18, 2001 as "Youth Appreciation Week"in the
City of Niagara Falls.
RECOMMENDATION: That the request be supported.
Mayor Mel Lastman, Toronto. Re: Tax Incentive for Ontario Residents.
requesting that Council endorse a resolution requesting the Provincial and Federal
governments to suspend collection of the PST and GST on all clothing items below
$75.00 and school supplies below $20.00 including Canadian books, this November
and next August as both an incentive to encourage consumer spending and to assist
Iow income families manage durfng the expensive times of the year.
RECOMMENDATION: That the request be supported.
Ontario Drug Awareness Partnership. Re: Proclamation - requesting that the
week of November 18 - 24, 2001 be proclaimed "Drug Awareness Week."
RECOMMENDATION: That the request be supported.
Additional Items for Council Consideration:
The Acting City Clerk will advise of any further items for Council consideration.
REPORTS
RA TIFICA TION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS
(Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chair)
COMMUNITY SERVICES MA TTERS
Chief Administrative Officer
Chief Administrative Officer
Chair, Environmental Planning &
Greening Committee
MW-2001-110, Tynco Sweeper Purchase.
MW-2001-149, Lundy's Lane Battlefield,
Traffic Impact Study.
R-2001-48, Actions Stemming from the
Environmental Planning & Greening
Committee Meeting
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RA TIFICA TION OF PARKING & TRAFFIC COMMITTEE ACTIONS
(Alderman Klm Craitor, Chair)
MW-2001.148. Chair, Municipal Parking & Traffic Recommendations - October 16,
2001.
CORPORA TE SERVICES MA TTERS
1. Chief Administrative Officer
F-2001-64, Municipal Accounts.
PLANNING MATTERS
1. Chief Administrative Officer
PD-2001-95, Revision of Fees for Services
provided by Planning & Development.
RA TIFICA TION OF COMMITTEE-OF-THE. WHOLE ACTIONS
BY-LAWS
The Acting City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to
the by-laws listed for Council consideration.
2001-226
To authorize the execution of an agreement with Falls Masonry Limited
respecting "Dorchester Gardens Condominium."
2001-227
To amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic
on City Roads. (Stop Signs, Through Highways)
2001-228
To amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic
on City Roads (Heavy Vehicle Restriction, Prohibited Tums)
2001-229
To amend By-law 98-114, as amended, being a by-laW for the establishing of
fees, rates and charges regarding licences, certificateS, publications and other
services for the City of Niagara Falls.
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To amend By-law No. 395, 1966, as amended, of the former Township of
Willoughby, now in the City of Niagara Falls. (Re: AM-25/2001, Terry &
Jacqueline White)
2001-231 To authorfze monies for General Purposes (October 29, 2001).
NEW BUSINESS
PHILIPS
EN~INEERIN6
3215 North Service Road, Box 220, Burlington, Ontar o L7R 3Y2
October 15, 2001
Our File: 98083-22
City of Niagara Falls
Clerk's Department
City Hall
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Dear Sir:
RE: MTO Contract 2001-0022
Reconstruction of Highway 420 from QEW to Stanley Avenue
On behalf of the Ministry of Transportation, we are requesting an exemption to the City Noise
By-law for the above-mentioned project.
Time required for the exemption will be from February 2002 to December 2004.
The limits of the contract are the QEW/Highway 420 Interchange, Highway 420 from
QEW/Highway 420 Interchange to 300 m east of Stanley Avenue, and Stanley Avenue from
Highway 420 to Valley Way.
The proposed improvements include widening of the highway~ resurfacing, drainage
improvements, structure rehabilitations, structure replacements, illumination and traffic signals.
Please contact the undersigned should you require more information.
Yours very truly,
Per: Robert R. McLaughlin, P. Eng.
WF/ad
c.c. "cou c i EF. TII C g
R. Rossi - Ministry of Transportation
D. Smith - City of Niagara Falls
Established 1946: Proud of Our Past ,.. Committed to the Future
Tel: (905) 335-2353 · Fax:(905) 335-1414 · admin@philipseng.com · www.lphilipseng.com
TOURIST AlIA
October 18, 2001
His Worship, Mayor Wayne Thomson,
Members of City Council
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street, Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON
L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. Mayor, Members of City Council:
The Fallsview BIA recently held their Annual General Meeting on ThUrsday, October I 1,
2001.
An election was held for five positions on our Board of Management, members whose
terms had expired. I am pleased to advise that the newly elected members are Doug
Birrell, David Jovanovic, Nancy Mclntosh, George Yerich Jr. and GeOrge Yerich Sr.;
their term of office to be to December 2003. Following this election, the terms of office
for the remaining members of the Board was extended to December 2003.
The Board of Management then held an election for the four Executive Committee
positions with the term of office to be December 2003. The four members elected were
David Jovanovic - Chair, George Yerich Jr. - Vice Chair, Albert Zappitelli - Secretary
and Nancy Mclntosh - Treasurer.
As well, the General Membership of the Fallsview BIA approved and iadopted their new
Constitution (copy enclosed) that was presented at that time.
In conclusion, I would like to thank you and the members of City Council for their
continued support in our area.
~~ov~ovic, Chair
5400 Robinson Sfreef 2nd floor · Niagara falls, Onfario. Canada. L2(; 2A6
lei: 905.358.7999 · fax: 905.358.9974
ww~fallsviewbia.corn
FALLSVIEW
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
CONSTITUTION
TOURIST ARIA
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Table of Contents
NAME
DEFINITIONS
MISSION STATEMENT
MEMBERSHIP
FALLSVIEW BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
CORPORATE OFFICE
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
6.1 Composition
6.2 Nominations and Elections
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
7.1 Duties & Responsibilities
7.2 Staff
MEETINGS
8.1 General Membership Meetings
8.2 Board Meetings
8.3 Annual General Membership Meeting
8.4 Frequency of Meetings
8.5 Dates, Time, Location of Meetings
8.6 Quorums
8.7 Minutes
8.8 Rules of Order
FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
9.1 Fiscal Year
9.2 Banking and Accounting
9.3 Budget
9.4 Annual Report
9.5 Financial Commitments and Obligations
9.6 Insurance
AMENDMENTS
Appendix "A' - Fallsview BIA Organizational and Reporting
Structure
4.0 MEMBERSHIP
Membership shall consist of all businesses located in the Fallsview BIA as shown in the
City o£Niagara Falls By-law No. 98-223, Schedule "A".
A member shall mean any person who, on the list returned assessment roll, is assessed
with respect to rateable property in the Fallsview BIA that is in a prescribed business
property class. This would include tenants required under their lease t9 pay all or part of
the property taxes on the property that they occupy. The Clerk of the City of Niagara
Falls is to be provided with a list of each tenant as described above, i
All Members of the Fallsview BIA are entitled to voting privileges at ~he Annual General
Membership Meeting, one vote per membership, with no proxies permitted.
5.0 FALLSVIEW BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA CORPORATE OFFICE
The Fallsview BIA will maintain a Corporate Office within the Business Improvement
Area as deemed necessary by the Board o£Management and approved by the General
Membership.
6.0 BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
The Board of Management (hereinai~er called the "Board") is a body corporate and shall
consist o£thirteen (13) members appointed by City Council of the City o£Niagara Falls,
two (2) ofwbom shall be members of City Council and, the remaining members shall be
individuals qualified for membership in the Fallsview BIA or nominees of such
individuals or of Corporations so assessed.
6.1 Composition
The composition of the Board shall consist of:
The Chair,
The Vice-Chair,
The Secretary,
The Treasurer
Two (2) members of City Council,
Seven Members of the Fallsview BIA.
All elected Members of the Board shall hold office for three (3) years, concurrent with
the City of Niagara Falls Council's term of office or until their successors are duly
elected.
6.2 Nominations and Elections
The Nominating Committee, consisting of the Chair and two (2) current Members oftbe
Board shall solicit and prepare a nomination list of Members who have confirmed their
intention to stand for election at the Februar~ Board Meeting. In addition to a nomination
list, the Chair will also call for nominations from the floor three (3) times prior to the
election. Nominations from the floor must be duly moved and seconded by a Member of
the Fallsview BIA. When all nominations have been received, the Chair will call for a
motion to close the nominations.
Should the number of nominations be equal to the number of vacant seats, the Chair
having called for a motion from the floor to close the nominations will declare the
Members as being acclaimed to the Board.
Should the number of nominations be more than the number of vacant seats, the
Secretary will proceed to carry out a vote by paper ballot with the names of all the
nominees appearing on the ballot. Scrutineers for counting the paper ballots will consist
of the Business Development Manager for the Fallsview BIA and a Member who is not
seeking a position on the Board.
The Board (at~er having all vacant seats filled) will hold an election in a "Closed"
(confidential) session for the Executive Officer positions of Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary
and Treasurer for a three-year term or until their successors are duly elected unless they
are acclaimed to their Executive position. This election will take place and be announced
at the Board Meeting as required.
Upon the completion of an election to the Board, the Secretary will forward the results in
writing to the City of Niagara Falls for City Councils' notification and approval.
Likewise, should there be a change in the name of a Member replacing another Member,
the Secretary will notify the City of Niagara Falls in writing as soon as possible.
Each Member of the Board shall be eligible for re-election at the end oftbeir terrc~
Committees of the Board of Management may be formed from time to time to deal with
specific items. These committees will be formed as a special body chaired by a Member
of the Board unless the Board decides otherwise. They will meet as required and report
their activities to the Board. Committees may be formed or dissolved at the discretion of
the Board.
7.0 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
7.1 Duties & Responsibilities
Chair
The Chair shall:
· Preside at all meetings of the Fallsview BIA Board of Management and any
meeting of the Fallsview BIA General Membership, i
· Have the general management and direction (subject to the authority of the Board)
of the business and affairs of the Fallsview BIA. This will include all personnel
matters relating to staff (permanem, part-time, student and contractual),
· Be responsible for the preparation of the Agenda for all meethgs of the Board and
the General Membership.
Vice-Chair
The Vice-Chair will:
· Assume all duties of the Chair should the Chair be absent or o[herwise not able to
carryout the duties of the position.
Secretary
The Secretary shall:
· Attend all meetings of the Board, special meetings, and Fallsview BIA General
Membership meetings, recording all facts and minutes of all p~oceedings in a set
of books specifically kept for that purpose,
· Give all required notices or in concert with the Business DevelOpment Manager to
the Board and General Membership,
· Be custodian of all books, papers, correspondence, contracts and other documents
belonging to the Board,
· Perform such other duties fxom time to time be determined by the Board.
Treasurer
The Treasurer shall:
· Keep full and accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements of the Board in
proper books of account,
· Deposit all monies and valuable effects in the name of and to the credit of the
Board in accounts designated by the Board, ~
· Disperse the funds of the Board under the direction of the Board,
· Render to the Board at the Annual General Membership Meeting of the Fallsview
BIA (or whenever required) an account of all transactions as the Treasurer,
· Perform such other duties l~om time to time be determined by the Board.
7.2 Staff
Business Development Manager
The Business Development Manager shall:
Report to the Executive Committee through the Chair,
· Carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position as outlined in the Job
Description kept on file in the records of the Fallsview BIA,
Liaise with Members, City, Regional, Provincial, Federal government officials
and outside organizations,
· Represent the Fallsview BIA on Boards, Commissions, Committees as directed by
the Chair,
· Direct any other staff(i.e, permanent, part-time, student and contractual) that is or
may he engaged by the Fallsview BIA for remuneration or in a volunteer capacity
at the discretion of the Chair and / or the Board,
· Represent the Fallsview BIA and direct any Ad Hoc Committees as established by
thc Board at the discretion of The Chair and / or the Board,
· Perform other duties at the discretion of the Board.
The Executive Committee shall have the authority to act on hehalfofthe Board in the
intervals between Board Meetings on such matters as may he necessary to conduct the
business of the Fallsview BIA with no limitations.
The OrgapiT~qtional and Reporting Structure of the Fallsview BIA is outlined in Appendix
8.0 MEETINGS
8.1 General Membership Meetings
The Board may call and hold at any time a General Membership Meeting to deal with
specific items.
8.2 Board of Management Meetings
Board Members are expected to attend all Board Meetings; if unable to attend, they will
notify the Secretary prior to the Meeting. If a Board Member misses two (2) meetings in
a mw without advance notice to the Secretary, the Board will he advised and a vote taken
by the Board to remove the Member bom the Board. Should there be a majority vote of
the Board to remove the Member, the Member will he advised in writing that they have
been removed from the Board. The Board will have the option of appointing the next
candidate in line (based on the election at the February Board Meeting) or appointing
another Member to complete the displaced Members' term.
Should a vacancy occur on the Board due to resignation or other circumstance or
situation, the Board will exercise the same options as above.
Members may resign (in writing only); the resignation will be accepte~l by the Board to
take effect upon the date or time requested.
8.3 Annual General Membership Meeting
The Fallsview BIA Board of Management will call and hold an Annual General
Membership Meeting on the second Tuesday in August of each calendar year. The
Annual General Membership Meeting will be open to all Members. I
8.4 Frequency of Meetings
Bo~d
of Management Meetings shall:
Be held on the second Tuesday of February, May, August and November of each
calendar year,
At the call of the Chair,
Have a minimum attendance of the Members of the Board to constitute a quorum
for a meeting of the Board,
May retire to a "Closed" (confidential) session to discuss persOnnel, financial,
legal or property matters,
Be open to any Member who may attend but not take part in arly of the
proceedings tmless invited to do so by the Chair.
At all meetings oftbe Board, every question shall be decided by a majority of votes cast
on the question. In the case cfa tie vote, the Chair will cast a second dr tie-breaking vote.
A vote by ballot will be taken on any matter, upon the request cfa Me{rnber of the Board
present.
A declaration by the Chair that a resolution has been carried will be recorded in the
minutes of the meeting without the specific number of votes recorded ifor or against the
motion unless a recorded vote by a Member was requested prior to the vote being taken.
In addition to Board Meetings being held at the call of the Chair, the Chair will have the
authority to call a vote on an item through the use of fax or email. ShOuld a Member of
the Board want further information and or the opportunity to discuss the item further at a
Board meeting and not support a vote being taken in this manner, the Member will
forward a request in writing to the Chair and request a formal Board Meeting to be called
prior to a vote being taken.
8.5 Dates, Time, Location of Meetings
The date, time and location of all meetings (Board, General Membership, Executive etc.)
will be arranged by, or in concert with the Business Development Manager. Members
will be given notification (i.e. fax, email or telephone call) not less than two (2) business
days or more than seven (7) business days of the Date, Time and Location of meetings.
Cancellation of meetings at the discretion of the Chair will be communicated to the
appropriate Members as soon as possible.
8.6 Quorums
The Quorum for Board Meetings will consist off
· A majority of the Members of the Board ofManagemem presem at the meeting,
or
· Represematives (i.e. Owner or General Manager or individual pre-authorized in
writing to the attention of the Secretary, signed by the owner of the property, prior
to the vote being taken).
The Quorum for General Membership Meetings will consist of.' · A majority oftbe Members of the General Membership present at the meeting, or
· At least one-half of the most recent (current) total Fallsview BIA Assessment levy
present at the General Membership Meeting.
8.7 Minutes
The Secretary (as noted under Duties and Responsibilities) will record minutes of
meetings.
8.8 Rules of Order
The Fallsview BIA shall adopt the roles of order for meetings contained in Robert's
Rules of Order.
9.0 FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
9.1 Fiscal Year
The fiscal year for the Board of Managemem is from January 1st to December 31st.
9.2 Banking and Accounting
The Board shall adopt and maintain only banking arrangements and good accounting
practices that are acceptable to the City Auditor; keep such books of account and submit
such statements from time to time as the said City Auditor may require. All books,
documents, transactions, minutes and accounts of the Board shall be open to the
inspection of the City Auditor as requested.
9.3 Budget
An Annual Budget shall be established and presented to the Board at its regularly
scheduled meeting on the second Tuesday of February of each calendar year called for
the purpose of debate, modification (if any) and adoption.
Upon adoption oftbe Annual Budget, the Chair will forward a request to the City of
Niagara Falls to collect the approved levy against the Member properties for the year.
9.4 Annual Report
The Chair will present an Annual Report for the preceding year at Annual General
Membership Meeting scheduled meeting on the second Tuesday of At,gust of each
calendar year.
Accompanying the Annual Report will be a completed audited and certified financial
statement of its' affairs with balance sheet and revenue and expenditure statement
presented by the Treasurer.
9.5 Financial Commitments and Obligations
Any expenditure of $1000.00 or less that has not been identified and approved in the
Annual Budget, must be forwarded to and receive approval from the Chair. Any
expenditure of $1000.00 or more that has not been identified and approved in the Annual
Budget, must be forwarded to and receive prior Board approval. Expenditures of
$2,500.00 or more as outlined and approved in the Annual Budget, most obtain three (3)
competitive written quotes prior to proceeding and be communicated ~o the Chair.
Expenditures of $20,000.00 or more as outlined and approved in the Annual Budget,
must obtain three (3) competitive quotes, be forwarded to and receive prior Board
approval.
The Business Development Manager has the authority to purchase items approved in the
Annual Budget up to and including $2,500.00 without receiving prior approval from the
Chair.
Expenditures made and / or committed to on bebalfofthe Fallsview ItIA are restricted to
the Chair, the Vice-Chair, the Secretary, the Treasurer, the Business Development
Manager and any other Staff or Board Member having received prior approval.
9.6 Insurance
The Board shall obtain insurance policies satisfactory in all respects for the operation of
the Fallsview BIA by the Board of Management (i.e. Directors' and O~cers' Liability,
Commercial Contents and Liability). Such insurance will provide coverage for third
parties as required.
10.0 AMENDMENTS
Any amendment(s) to this Constitution may be adopted by a simple majority of votes of
the General Membership as outlined in Item 8.6 at a properly constitUted General
Membership Meeting. provided that written notice of the proposed amendment and date
of such meeting is given to the General Membership at least two (2) Weeks prior thereto.
NOTICE OF PRESENTATION, ACCEPTANCE AND ADOPTION
This is to certify that this Constitution was duly presented, accepted and adopted by the
Membership of the Fallsview BIA as idemified in the City of Niagara Falls Municipal
By-law No. 98-223 on this 11th day of October, 2001.
David~'Jo howe, Chair
Fallsview BIA
Organizational and Reporting
Structure
General Membership
Board of Management
I
Executive Committee
(Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasu!er
Business Development ManagerI
I
Contract Staff
Marketing Co-ordinator
Ad Hoc Committees
Appendix "A"
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
CLERKS DEPT.
c/o MR. WOODY WAGG
The Optimist Club
OF NIAGARA FALLS
PO BOX 124
NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO
L2E 6S8
October 16, 2001
Since 1954, the Optinaist Clubs have recognized the accomplishments of
youth in the home, school, church, and the community. Every November, the
Optimist Club of Niagara Falls honours the youth of our city for their talents in the
Arts, Academics, Athletics or for their contributions to the community through
volunteering or involvement.
In conjunction with our annual "Youth Appreciation Awards Night" we ask
that you issue us a proclamation, proclainting the week of November 12 - 18/2001
as "Youth Appreciation Week" in the City of Niagara Falls.
We thank you in advance for this undertaking.
Yours in Optinaism:
Michael Carey
Youth Activities & Programs Chairman
'[ORONIO Mel Lastman
Mayor
City Hall, 2nd Floor
100 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N2
Tel: (416) 395-6464
Fax: (416) 395-6440
mayor_lastrnan@city,toronto.on.ca
October 15, 2001
Dear Head of Council:
I'm writing to ask for your council's assistance in establishing a tax holiday for Ontario
residents.
Toronto City Council has endorsed my motion requesting the Provincial and Federal
governments suspend collection of PST and GST on all clothing items below $75.00 and school
supplies below $20.00, including Canadian books, this November and next August.
A tax holiday is both a way to boost consumer spending and assist low income families during a
difficult time of year. The concept has worked in the U.S. and it will work here, too, if we can
convince Queen's Park and Ottawa to paxticipate.
A copy of my original Notice of Motion is attached; I ask that you table Toronto's resolution at
your next meeting and that your council endorse the request we have made of the Provincial and
Federal governments.
Together, I believe we can make a difference - and I thank you in advance for your support.
Cordially,
Mol Lastman
Mayor
Encl.
ToRmo
City Clerk's
City Hall, 2~ Floor West
100 Queen Street West
Toronto, Onta~ MSH 2N2
October 15, 2001
Ulli S. Watkiss
City Clerk
Tel: (416) 392-8016
Fax: (416) 392-2980
clerk@city.toronto,on.ca
http://www.city,toronto,on,ca
Ref: 2001-08-J(23)
ALL MUNICIPALITIES IN ONTARIO:
City Council, at its meeting held on October 2, 3 and 4, 2001, adopted the following Motion,
without amendment, and in so doing, has directed that it be forwarded to all municipalities in
Ontario for endorsement:
(23) Suspension of Provincial Sales Tax/Goods and Services Tax
Moved by:
Mayor Lastman
Seconded by:
Councillor Pantalone
"WHEREAS a number of American states have given their residents a tax
holiday as an incentive to encourage purchasing; and
WHEREAS we must encourage spending and stimulate the economy as one way
of avoiding slipping into a recession and it is important to create more jobs; and
WHEREAS this is also a way of helping low income families of Toronto manage
better during expensive times of the year like winter and back-to-school periods;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Toronto request
the Provincial and the Federal governments to suspend collecting PST and/or GST
on all clothing items below $75.00 and school supplies below $20.00, including
Canadian books, at least twice a year - the whole month of November and the
whole month of August for the beginning of the school year; a higher dollar
amount and a longer time period would be preferable;
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ONTARIO DRUG AWARENESS PARTNERSHIP
PARTENARIAT ONTARIEN DE SENSIBILISATION
AUX DROGUES
October 15, 2001
City Clerks' Office,
4310 Queen Street, PO Box 1023,
Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 6X5
RE: Proclamation Request
Dear E.C. Wagg,
On behalf of Drug Awareness Committees in Ontario, the Ontario Drug Awareness
Partnership would like to apply for a proclamation that the week of November 18-24,
2001 be proclaimed Drug Awareness Week.
This year's theme for Drug Awareness Week (DAW) is:
"Drug Awareness. We can make a difference;"
During Drug Awareness Week, Drug Awareness Committees throughout the province
will highlight the many waYs that communities can make a difference with regard to
alcohol and drug awareness.
In 1987, the Honourable Jake Epp proclaimed that the third week of November would be
known as National Addictions Awareness Week or Drug Awarenes~ Week. Ontario-wide
partners in the promotion of this week include the Centre for Addicti~on and Mental
Health, PAD Drug Education and Support Services, Council on Drug Abuse, Alcohol and
Drug Concerns, Association to Reduce Alcohol Promotion in Ontario, Alcohol Policy
Network, a Project of the Ontario Public Health Association, the Association of Local
Public Health Agencies, the Ontario Pharmacists Association and the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police.
The target groups include youth, parents and seniors and include messages about all
drugs including tobacco, over-the-counter and prescription medicines as well as illicit
drugs.
We hope you will support drug awareness by proclaiming the week of November 18-24
as Drug Awareness Week, 2001. If so desired, I can put you in contact with your local
Drug Awareness Committee. Please call me with questions or for further directions at 1-
800-746-3852. Attached to this letter is a draft sample of wording.
rely,
Pat Sanagan, C~ordinator, Ontario Drug Awareness Partnership
1501 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Toronto, ON, M4N 2V1
The City of
Niagara Falls lie
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-maih munwks@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
October 22, 2~01
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thompson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
MW-2001-110
Tymco Sweeper Purchase
Ed Dujlovic, p. Eng.
Director
MW-2001-110
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the purchase of a Tymco DST-6 Regenerative Sweeper with Dustless
Filtration System be awarded to Equipment Specialists at the cost of $216,1175.00.
BACKGROUND:
Staff has completed a pre-qualification review of available sweepers. The Tymco DST~6 Sweeper is
the only available sweeper capable of operating without pre-wetting of theiroad dirt for dust conttol
purposes. The Tymeo Dustless Filtration System conforms with Ministry of Environment Standards
for the allowable amount of dust particles exhausted to the environment, without the application of
water at the brushes or in the dust hopper.
Field tests and staff evaluation has concluded that:
The Tymco Regenerative Sweeper is a high efficiency sweeper, and will replace two of our
presem 1990 model, vacuum sweepers.
The Tymco Sweeper is the only regenerative sweeper made at this time which has an additional
Dustless Filtration System allowing it to sweep without the addition of water for dust control.
The capability of ranning dry extends the period in which we can sweep. Winter use of
conventional wet units during cold weather, may result in icy road conditions and exposes the
sweeper to possible damage from freezing.
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation & Culture .. Business Development Building & By-Laws
MW-2001-110 - 2 - October 22, 2001
Other sweepers investigated by staff included those manufactured by Schwarze, Elgin, Tennant and
Johnston.
The cost for this sweeper was budgeted in the 2001 New Equipment Budget.
Council's approval of this recommendation would be appreciated.
Prepared by:
Operations Superintendent
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
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Approved by;// //~_
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Executive Director of Community Services
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The City of
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls,on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-752'1
Fax: (905) 356-2354
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
MW~2001- 149
October 29, 2001
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Re:
MW-2001-149 - Lundy's Lane Battlefield -
Traffic Impact Study
RECOMMENDATION:
In accordance with the City's Consultant Selection Policy, it is recommended that the City of
Niagara Falls enter into a Consulting Services Agreement with Totten sims Hubicki Associates to
complete a traffic impact study for the Lundy's Lane Battlefield Project for the upset limit of
$27,000.00 excluding GST.
BACKGROUND:
Since 1998, the City's Parks, Recreation and Culture staff have been developing a Master Plan and
Landscape Plan for the historic Lundy's Lane Battlefield site and in order to address concerns about
site access, parking and property issues it is necessary to undertake a detailed traffic impact study.
Staff has requested a proposal from a local firm, Totten Sims and Hubicki Associates to prepare a
work program that would address the traffic demand, site access and circulation, off-site impacts and
parking facilities.
The estimated fee for this project is an upset limit of $25,500.00 plus GST which includes attendance
at one Public Meeting, preparation of displays and follow up correspondence with the Master Plan
consultant. Funding for this project, although originally not included in this year's Capital Budget
can be provided as follows:
Parks Account
Traffic Account
G037 3015 2005
G008 5307 2005
$15,000.00
$12,000.00
Total $27,000.00
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Adele Ken
Director
R-2001-48
October 29, 2001
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2001-48 Actions Stemming from the EnVironmental
Planning & Greening Committee Meeting of O6tober 17, 2001
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Council acknowledge the actions of the Environmeatal Planning & Greening
Committee from their October 17, 2001 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
ACTIONS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & GREENING COMMITTEE 2001:
1. Review and Update on the following:
a)
b)
c)
Streetscape Master Plan
Brownsfields Development
Niagara Parks Commission Moraine Master Plan
2. The Proposed Sale of Road Allowance, known as the Jolley Cut:
Motion to advise Council not sell the Jolley Cut because it is important that it remain
in the ownership of the City of Niagara Falls.
Moved by Anna Lee, Seconded by David Scott. All in Favour.
Opposed Alderman Wayne Campbell.
Respectfully Submitted: ~
Alderman Selina Voipatti, Ci~fiir
Environmental planning & Greening
Committee
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Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www. city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax~ (905) 356-2354
E-mail: munwks@city.niagarafalls,on.ca
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
MW-2001-148
File G-180-01
October 29, 2001
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson,
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
RE: MW-2001-148
Municipal Parking & Traffic Committee
Recommendations - October 16, 2001 Meeting
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1)
M'vV-2001-134 - Drummond Rd. at Culp St. - Request for Trt~ffic Control Sionals
It is recommended that:
traffic control signals not be installed at the intersection of Drummond Road and
Culp Street;
the existing "Freezing Mist Area" sign located on Drummond Road south of
Culp Street facing southbound motorists be relocated south of Lundy's Lane;
and,
staff re-review the intersection of Drummond Road and Culp Street to determine
if traffic control signals are warranted if and when Maini Street is permanently
closed.
2) MW-2001-135 - Althea Street at Portage Road - Request for All-Way Stop Control
It is recommended that:
an all-way stop control be installed at the intersection of' Portage Road and
Althea Street and be reviewed after a one year period;
an oversized turn sign supplemented with a 30-km/h advisory speed tab be
installed on Portage Road 190 metres north of Althea Street facing southbound
motorists;
an oversized turn sign supplemented with a 30-km/h advisory speed tab be
installed on Portage Road 190 metres south of Althea Street facing northbound
motorists;
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4)
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4. a symbolized "slippery when wet" sign be installed on Portage Road north of
Morrison Street facing northbound motorists;
5. a symbolized "slippery when wet" sign be installed on Portage Road south of
the C.N. rail crossing facing southbound motorists;
MW-2001-137 - Crimson Drive at Wildrose Crescent - Intersection Control Review
It is recommended that no changes be made to the existing traffic control at the
intersection of Crimson Drive and Wildrose Crescent.
MW-2001-138 - Portage Road / Thompson Road - Iteavy Vehicle Restriction
It is recommended that:
1. heavy vehicles be prohibited on;
a. Portage Road between Stanley Avenue and the eastern limit of Portage
Road;
b. Thompson Road between Portage Road and the eastern limit;
c. Jessie Court between Thompson Road and the northern limit;
2. heavy vehicle prohibition signs be installed on both sides of Portage Road east
of Stanley Avenue; and,
3. a supplementary "No Exit" sign be installed on the northeast quadrant of
Portage Road east of Stanley Avenue;
MW-2001-139 - Right Turn on Red Restrictions
It is recommended that a "No Right Turn on Red" restriction be implemented:
in the westbound direction on Kincaid Place at Victoria Ave;
in the eastbound direction on McRae Street at Victoria Ave; and,
in the eastbound and westbound direction on Simcoe Street at Victoria Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
The Municipal Parking and Traffic Committee, at its meeting of October 16, 2001, considered
the matters noted and formulated the recommendations above.
October 29, 2001 -3 - MW-2001-148
Council's concurrence with the recommendations outlined in this report !would be appreciated.
Respectfully submitted by:
for' Alderman Kim Crattor, Chairperson,
Municipal Parking & Traffic Committee
The City of
Niogora Foils
Corporate Services Department
Finance Division
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) 356-2016
E-mail: kburden@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
F-2001-64
Ken Burden
Director
October 29, 2001
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2001-64 - Municipal Accounts
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council approve the municipal accounts totalling $19,050,421.51 for lhe period ending October
29, 2001.
BACKGROUND:
The accounts have been reviewed by the Director of Finance and the by-maw authorizing payment
is listed on tonight's Council agenda.
Recommended by:
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
Respectfully submitted:
Edward P. Lustig ~ )
Chief Administrative Officer /
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4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
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Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: planning@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Doug Darbyeon
Director
PD-2001-95
October 29, 2001
His Worship Mayor W. Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
PD-2001-95, Revision of Fees For Services
Provided by Planning & Development
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Council approve the by-law appearing in tonight's agenda to revise the
fees charged for various Planning & Development services and publications.
BACKGROUND:
In the past, the "Schedule of Fees" for the Corporation was reviewed annually by all departments. The
"Schedule of Fees" has not been updated corporately for the past three yearsi Instead, departments have
been required to propose revisions separately.
Planning & Development has not raised the fees charged for various services and publications for three
years. In the past three years there has been a marked increase in cimulation and processing costs.
Therefore, the proposed changes to the "Schedule of Fees" are submitted with Staff's recommendation
for revision. The amending by-law to establish these revised fees is included in tonight's agenda for
Council's consideration.
Prepared by:
Ken Mech
Manager of Current Planning
Recommended by:
Director of Planning & Development
Appr, pved by: ,
Tony Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
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