2002/02/18PLANNING/COUNCIL
MEETING
Monday, February 18, 2002
Order of Business
and Agenda Package
PLANNING MEETING
February 18, 2002
PRAYER: Alderman Ken Feren
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the
current Council Meeting at this time.
DEPUTATIONS
Easter Seal Society
Mr. Brian Simpson, Chair of the Niagara District Council, Ms.Sera Giammarco,
2002 Easter Seal Ambassador and Ms. Angela Carter, District Coordinator for the
Easter Seal Society wish to address Council and request that Council proclaim the month
of March, 2002 as "Easter Seal Month".
Niaaara Health Coalition
Ms. Klm Stesiak, RN, Emergency Nurses Association of Ontario wishes to
address Council on the development of the Niagara Health Coalition.
ITEM NO. 03
PLANNING MATTERS
Public Meeting
Zoning by-law Amendment Application
AM-36/2001, 6023 Culp Street
Applicant: David and Earl Tetrault
Agent: Chris Cristelli
Proposed Bed & Breakfast Accommodation
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Background Material:
Recommendation Report: PD-2002-19
ITEM NO. 04
Public Meeting
Graham Street Extension Draft Plan of
Subdivision; File: 26T-11-2002-01
Owner: 1006057 Ontario Limited.
Background Material:
Recommendation Report: PD-2002-20
MISCELLANEOUS PLANNING MATTERS
Chief Administrative Officer PD-2002-21, Appeal to By-law No. 2001-280;
Body-Rub and Adult Entertainment Parlours.
REGULAR COUNCIL
ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Regular Council Minutes of February 11, 2002.
MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, REMARKS
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
The Kidney Foundation of Canada - Re: Proclamation - requesting that Council
proclaim the month of March 2002 as "Kidney Month".
RECOMMENDATION: That the request be approved.
Canadian Living Foundation - Re: Proclamation - that the month of March be
proclaimed "Nutrition Month" and inviting the Mayor and members of Council to
attend a breakfast with the children involved in the breakfast program in honour of
"Nutrition Month".
RECOMMENDATION: That the request be approved.
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Municipality of Huron East - Re: Resolution - requesting that Council endorse a
resolution to the Minister of the Environment requesting that the Government of
Canada not add road salts to the list of CEPA toxic substances and should seek to
engage in cooperative dialogue aimed at achieving the stated environmental goals,
while preserving public safety on winter roads.
RECOMMENDATION: For the consideration of Council.
Additional Items for Council Consideration:
The City Clerk will advise of any further items for Council consideration.
REPORTS
RATIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTION-~
(Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chair)
FINANCE MATTERS
1. Chief Administrative Officer F-2002-16, Municipal Accounts.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1. Chief Administrative Officer CAO-2002-01, Crime Prevention & Tourism
Safety Conference.
RESOLUTIONS
That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls reaff~rms the passing
of By-law No. 2001-280, a by-law to extend the period that Interim Control By-law
2001-25 is in effect for a period of one year from January 22, 2002 to January 21,
2003 and also deletes an exemption to a proposed body-rub parlour at the property
known municipally as 8911 Lundy's Lane from the Interim Control By-law.
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-
laws listed for Council consideration.
2002-39
2002-40
2002-41
2002-42
2002-43
2002-44
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BY-LAWS
TO appoint a Lottery Licensing Officer, repealing By-law No. 88~186.
To appoint a Deputy Lottery Licensing Officer, repealing By-law No. 90-286.
To provide for the adoption of an amendment to the City of Niagara Falls
Official Plan.
To refer to the Committee of Council certain matters involving applications for
body-rub parlour licences.
To authorize monies for General Purposes (February 18, 2002)
To adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on
the 18th day of February, 2002.
NEW BUSINESS
Feb-07-02 13:14 P.02
Creating solutions, changing lives.
HelsinE kids with
physical disakilitiee
and their families
E-m~l
Wt-bsite
February 7, 2002
Mayor Wayne Thomson
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen St.
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2LI
Dear Mayor Wayne Thomson,
2002 marks gO years of 'Easter Seals helping children, youth and young adults with
physical disabilitic~ to reach their full individual potential and highest lcwl of
indcpcndcnc,:! We hope you will help us celebrate this occasion and salute the 20,000
kids with physical disabilities in your community and across Ontario
From March I to 3 I, 2002, The Easter Seal Society- will hold its Spring Campaign
featuring exciting fundra/scrs in communities across the provinct~ encouraging people to
give to help children with physical disabilitim, With their support, Easter Se~ls is able to
fund disability solutions that make a big difference to our kids and their families - to
purchase expensive equipment needed for mobility and communication, send kids to
summer camp and invest dollars in research and prevention,
"March is E~ster Seal Month!" is a great opportunity to spread the word about thc
support that Easter Seals and its nctwofl~ of dedicated vohntocrs provide disablcd kids in
your community. We would be most grateful if you would consider declaring March as
· Easter S~al Month with a formal proclamation.
As a thank you for your proclamation, we'd like to honour your support publicly by
presenting thc official 2002 ,--F. astcr Seal. The chettr~ul 'Easter Seal' was originally
created in 1947 as a symbol of resurrection and new life. This presentation brings a long~
standing tradition back to life, where local Easter Seal childrcn~presemed the annual s~l
to dignitaries in their communily -a perfect way to mark our gO anniversary.
We do hopc that your schedule allows you to participate in this briefccrcmony ou (date
time) at (location).
Thank you for taking thc time to cmtsidcr declaring "March is Easter Seal Month? We
hope our local child representativs:s will have the honour of thanking you in person. I will
conlact your o~;ce next week; however, ,should you have any further questions, ph~so
contact mc 905-892-8964.
Regards,
Angola Carter
District Coordinator
Encl, (proclamation copy atlaehed)
20 Welland St. South,
Thorold, Omario.
L2V 2B4
kimstasiak~sympatico.ca
Phone: (905) 227-2881
February 11, 2002
Niagara Falls City Council
Dear Mayor and Council,
I mn writing to inform you of the recent development ora Niagara Health
Coalition. With the continuing decline of our system due to lack of funding, and now the
even greater push of our provincial government toward privatizatiort, it is imperative the
public have an opportunity to voice their beliefs. Surveys indicate 80% of Canadians still
support universal health care.
This campaign for Medicare is taking place in communities throughout Ontario
under the coordination of the Ontario Health Coalition. It will be a united and parallel
effort. I mn honoured to be the contact person for Niagara, and plans are underway. The
public forum that is being held February 25~ 2002 ~ the Regional Niagara Municipal
Building, 2201 St. David's Road, Thorold, 7 to 9 pm, will inform interested unions,
community groups and citizens about our goals and campaign plans. We believe the
public deserves this opporttmity to participate and say what they want for the future of
their health care.
I would like to be included for a short presentation at your next council meeting
February 18th. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kim Stasiak RN Emergency Nurses Association of Ontario
(ENAO)
JOIN TOGETHER TO SAVE
An unprecedented community organiZed
campaign is underway throughout Ontario.
Niagara is joining this crusade to defend public
medicare as the most sustainable, accessible and
just way to provide health care,
Join us at the
NIAGARA HEALTH COALITION
CONVERGENCE
February 25, 2002 7:00 p.m.
Regional Niagara Municipal Building
2201 St. David's Road, Thorold
CUT & MAIL
Make your voice heard. Sign the following pledge foii]] tO suppo~ public health care
and The Niagara Health Coalition, c/o 20 Welland St. South, Thorold, ON, L2V2B4
I pledge to take at least one action this year to lend my voice to support the
peoples campaign to protect public medicare in Ontario. I will join a communMy
campaign effort or write my MPP.
NAME
CITY
ADDRESS
PC
PHONE
The Harris Conservatives are now telling .us that spending on health care
is out of control. And if we don't do something drastic, health spending is
in danger of eating up the entire provincial budget. This argument is being
used to justify privatizing the health care system. But spending figures can
be manipulated in many ways.. Here are the facts ....
is there a
SUDDEN CRISIS?
no sudden crisis. The provincial government
has simply changed the measure that it is reporting.
Becently Harris has begun claiming that health care
spending "now accounts for 44 cents of every dollar of
government program s~nding." But in the past, the
government has reported health care spending as a
percentage of total operating spending, not merely as a
percentage of program spending (which excludes about
$9 billion in spending on public interest debt). So it is
inevitable that this most recent figure is much higher
than the figure usually quoted.
For the record: health care spending as a percentage of
total operating expenditures was 35% in 1997-8, 35.2%
in 1998-9, 36.2% in 1999-00, and, according to the
most recent data from the Ministry of Finance, 37.4% in
2000-2001.
A BIG FI.SH~-,i
· : in.a,,~. .
SMALL POND
Why is health spending as a
percentage of total operating
expenditure increasing at all? This
madest change comes despite an
aging population, increasing drug
prices demanded by
)hamnaceuflcal corparcrllons, and
massive spending cuts In other
areas of government activily. As
well, provincial opercfiJng spending
has become a smaller and smaller
part of the economy (shrinking from
17.2% of the economy in 1994-5 to
14.1% in 2000/01]. Ifs easy to be a
big fish when the pond keeps
getting smaller.
what's the
BOTTOM lINE?
When you consider population growth,
aging, and inflation, real health care
spending in Ontario has remained flat
since the Conservative government
came to power.
In fact, provincial health care spending
has actually shrunk as a percentage of
the provincial economy (from 5.7% of
the economy before Harris in 1994-5
to 5.3% in 2000-01). It has also
shrunk as a proportion of provincial
revenues (from 38.2% in 1994-5 to
35.1% in 2000-2001) -,-despite massive
tax cuts.
what's really
OUT OF CONTROL?
What's really out of control is Conservative Party
spending on campaigns and advertising to convince
the public that they have been good guardians of the
public sys. tem but that Medicare just doesn't work
anymore. Both of these assertions are untrue. But
with some slick advertising and public relations
campaigns, the Harris government hopes to convince
us to give up our treasured health care system.
Make no mistake. Conservative Party elections and
advertising campaigns are funded by the same
companies that want to privatize the Medicare system
for their own profit. And thanks to new Tory rules
on campaign financing, corporations are able to give
more money than ever to do this.
Why Create A Phoney Crisis?
Creating a phoney crisis over health care spending meets two interests of the
Conservative government. It helps justify health care cutacks -- cutbacks that
the government will use to pay for its tax cuts. As well, they will use this so-
called crisis to justify privatization. This will benefit the private health care
corporations that richly fund the Conservative party. Unfortunately for us, the
for-profit U.S. health care system shows that we will pay with increased costs
and worse care.
Please feel free to copy and distribute Ontario Health Coalition Fact Sheets - they are for your use.
For more ' see our web site: ururw.web.net/ohc
privatize / 'praivO, taiz/- assign to a private interest (a business
etc.), private as distinct from public control or ownership.
the question is...
WHO
BENEFITS?
The goal of profit-seeking compames
is profit maximization. And profit has to come from
somewhere. For a private company to provide health
services for the same cost as the public system, profit
margins must come at the expense of facilities, or levels
of patient care, or staff wages and working conditions.
Privatization simply mean~ more public money going to
profits instead ofpatie, nt care. And frequently, the drive
for profits forces costs to go up - beyond costs in the
public system.
is private health care
MORE
EFFICIENT?
Lessons fi.om around the world tell
us it is not. Generally, privatization
simply draws personnel and resources out of the public
system into the more expensive private system. In
short, privatization just shuffles the queue instead of
getting rid of it. In many cases, it m~es the queue
longer.
this is what
IBIrI%TA?I r l rlt.Jl
looks hke
Costing,_ more
than , doub'fe
CanadcC's
system per
person, the U.S.
health system eats up 13+% of U.S.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
compared to Canada's 9%, And,
tragically, for all the money it costs, the
U.S. health system serves only a fraction
of the population, A staggering 43
million Americans have no health
coverage whatsoever and another 100
million are considered under-insured.
So where does all that money go? The
U,S. system has the highest level of
private health seNice administration of
any industrialized country, Vast sums of
public money go to duplication,
administration, advertising, lobbying,
and profit. The bottom line? The U.S. for-
profit health system costs more, serves
less people and delivers worse health
outcomes in virtually eve~ categow of
measure.
does private health care
COST LESS?
.,i Again, the answer is no. In order to meet the higher salaries, executive bonuses,
I lobbying, advertising, and pro fit-seeking activities that characterize private s e'ctor
__-, interests, costs in a privately administered health system are driven up.
but aren't health costs swallowing
up more and more of the
province's budget?
The Conservative government would have us beheve that rLmaway health costs are eating up the
Ontario budget, but the reali~ is that after years of deep cuts, health costs have simply moved back
to 1995 levels while the rest of the pie has shrunk By downloading costs like housing and daycares
onto municipalities - and our property tax load - by gutting government services like environmental
protection and social sexw/ces, the Hams government has made the pie smaller. And the key question
now is who is gettiv_g the health portion? Disturbingly, more and more, it is going to profit-see -king
corporations not patients. And we are all making up the difference in increasing municipal property.
taxes, user fees and declining patient care.
an
on
alberta
waiting lists grow longer ...... In Alberta, waiting lists are longest and costs highest for
cataract surgery in centres with the high est proportion of private clinics. In Calgary, where
all cataract surgery is done in private facilities, patients had a 56% chance of having cataract
surgery in less than 12 wee-ks. In Edmonton, where most cataract surgeD, is done in public
facilities, Albertans had an 87% chance of having surgery in less than 12 weeks. In
Lethbridge, where all cataract surgery is done in public facilities, 100% of patients had
surgery within 12 weeks.
costs go up.....Alberta Workers Compensation Board figures show that it costs $3,602
to do two knee surgeries in private clinics. The same mount will pay for nine knee
surgeries in a public facility.
It was thoughO~ul analysis and aprindpled vision that guided the much loved founders of Canada's
Medicare ~ystem. They challenged us to build a health ~ystem that would ensure that Canadians
could have equal access the care ~ve need, based on a foundation of common ~pidt, for the benefit
of peopk. They determined that mixing medical care and profit does not mork~ ,4nd for good
reason. They lived through it. It is trine for us to defend this vision. If we want a quality health
care ~stem that meets the needs of pegple for generations to come, the answer is not more
pdvatiT_ation, it is less.
Corporate Services Department
Planning
&
Development
The City of j~l~ll~,
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls !1~11~ P.O. Box 1023
CannOn ~ Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls,on.ca
(905) 356-2354
E-maih planning@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
February 18, 2002
Doug Darbyson
Director
PD-2002-19
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
PD-2002-19, Zoning By-law Amendment Application
AM-36/2001, 6023 Chip Street
Applicant: David and Earl Tetrault
Agent: Chris Cristelli
Proposed Bed & Breakfast Accommodation
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Council approve the Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit
the existing dwelling at 6023 Culp Street to be used as a tourist home (bed & breakfast
accommodation) containing not more than two rooms for tourists.
THE PROPOSAL:
David and Earl Tetrault have requested an amendment to the Zoning By-law to permit the existing
dwelling at 6023 Culp Street (see Schedule 1) to be used as a tourist home (bed & breakfast)
containing two rooms for tourists. Schedule 2 illustrates the details of the site. Site specific zoning
provisions are requested to be added to the Residential Single and Two Family (R2) zoning of the
land to permit the proposal.
CIRCULATION COMMENTS:
Information regarding the application was circulated to City departments, government agencies and
the public for comment. The following is a summary of the comments that have been received to
date.
· Municipal Works
No objections or conditions to impose.
· Parks, Recreation & Culture
No objections or conditions to impose.
Building & By-law Services
All required building permits to be obtained
prior to the commencement of any
construction/renovation.
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· Fire Services
No objections. Fire safety concerns can be
addressed through the building or change of use
permit.
· Regional Planning & Development
No objections.
PLANNING REVIEW:
The following is a summary of staff's assessment of the application:
1. The proposal complies with the intent and purpose of the Official Plan.
The subject land is designated Residential in the Official Plan. Lands under this designation
are intended to be developed for housing. However, a number of ancillary uses may be
developed under the Residential designation, without amendment to the Plan, which include
bed & breakfast accommodations (B & B's). B & B's may locate in areas where they are
compatible with the neighbourhood. The establishment of such facilities is to be carefully
regulated as to their location, size and traffic generation to minimize potential disturbances
to adjacent properties and to protect the character and identity of the overall neighbourhood.
The proposed B & B is to be located within an existing two-storey dwelling. The dwelling,
known as the Orchard/Cadham House, was built in 1856 and is considered to be a Historical
Resource Property by LACAC. Architecturally, the house exhibits several styles that were
characteristic of the 19th century. In addition, the house belonged to John Allan Omhard who
played a significant role in the early development of Dmmmondville as Township Clerk,
Reeve and Clerk of the Divisional Court. The house was later inherited by Orchard's
nephew, Joseph Giddons Cadham, who had a significant role in the life of the Village of
Niagara Falls.
The house and property are to be maintained without any additions or alterations. The size
and configuration of the lot (as is shown on Schedule 2) are such that there is sufficient space
for parking within the existing driveway along the east side of the house and for amenity
space in the rear. The traffic generated by a two-room B & B should be similar to a single
detached dwelling or duplex. The property's location provides for convenient vehicular
access to the tourist areas.
2. The requested amendment is appropriate for the site.
The property is zoned R2. The applicant has requested that site specific provisions be added
to the R2 zoning to permit a two-room B & B. Such a site specific zoning is appropriate for
this proposal since the R2 zoning will be maintained which is consistent with the
surrounding neighbourhood. The amending by-law will add a tourist home as a permitted
use and will restrict the tourist home to two rooms within the existing dwelling.
PD-2002-19
February 18, 2002 - 3 -
CONCLUSION:
The requested amendment can be supported for the following reasons:
· The proposal is within the intent and purpose of the Official Plan respecting B & B's.
· The residential character of the property will be maintained.
· There is sufficient lot area for parking and amenity space.
· The request to site specifically add a tourist home, with not more than two units, as a
permitted use under the R2 zoning is appropriate.
o~~M~espectfully submitted: ]
~]Chief Administrative Officer
Planner 2
Recommended by:
Doug Darbyson
Director of Planning & Development
Approved by:
Tony Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
JB:am
Attach.
FILE: S:kPDRk2002kPD2002-19.wpd
SCHEDULE 1
LOCATION MAP
Subject Land
Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200
Part of Lot 5 and Lot 6, (north side of Culp Street)
and Part of Lot 7, (south side of Barker Street)
of Plan 653, more specifically
designated as Part 1 of Reference Plan
59R-8353, in the City of Niagara Falls,
in the Regional Municipality of Niagara
AM-36/2001
Applicant: Earl & David Tetrault
(Agent: C. Cristelli)
l:lqTS
Lot. 7
l'he City of ~J~l~.
Niclgorcl Foils I1~.
I -
Corporate Services Department
Planning & Development
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: plan ning@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
February 18, 2002
Doug Darbyson
Director
PD-2002-20
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re~
PD-2002-20, Public Meeting
Graham Street Extension Draft Plan of Subdivision
File: 26T-11-2002-01
Owner: 1006057 Ontario Limited
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Council consider input received at the Public Meeting and refer all
matters to staff for the review of the Graham Street Extension Draft Plan of Subdivision.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this Public Meeting is to receive information and provide an opportunity for the
public to comment on the proposed subdivision. Planning & Development will consider all
comments received from the public, Region, agencies and City departments and prepare a
recommendation report to Council at a future meeting. There is to be no decision made at the
meeting held tonight. Notice of the Public Meeting was given in accordance with the requirements
of the Planning Act. The applicant has been invited to attend this Public Meeting to provide an
overview of the subdivision proposal and answer any questions.
PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to subdivide a 0.984 hectare (2.43 acre) site into 16 single-detached lots. The
property is between Montrose Road and Delta Drive, south of Lundy's Lane (see location map). The
proposed roadwayis an extension of Graham Street in a cul-de-sac design. The City's Official Plan
designates the property Residential which permits a variety of housing types. The land is currently
zoned R1D (Residential Single Family) through Zoning By-law 79-200. The applicant has requested
a zoning change to the R1E (Residential Single Family) category. The related zoning by-law
amendment (File AM-01/2002) will be subject to a Public Meeting at a later date.
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CONCLUSION:
The Public Meeting is an important part of the consultation and input process in the review of
development applications. This meeting satisfies the requirements of the Planning Act. Comments
received will be considered in preparing the recommendation report on the proposed subdivision.
Prepared by:
Richard Wilson
Planner 2
Recommended by:
Doug Darbyson
Director of Planning & Development
Approved by:
Tony Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
RW:am
Attach.
FILE: S:~PDR~2002~PD2002-20.wpd
f~espe~tfully submitted:
Proposed Plan of Subdivision
Graham Street Extension
26T-11-2002-01
Location Ma
Subject Land
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The Cily of
Corporate Services Department
Planning & Development
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: plan ning @city.niag arafalls.on.ca
February 18, 2002
Doug Darbyson
Director
PD-2002-21
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: PD-2002-21, Appeal to By-law No. 2001-280
Body-Rub and Adult Entertainment Pariours
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Council reaffirm, by resolution, the passing of By-law No. 2001-280.
BACKGROUND:
The City has an appeal to By-law No. 2001-280 from Mr. J. Malak. The by-law amends Interim
Control By-law 2001-25 by extending the period the Interim Control By-law is in effect for one
additional year, being from January 22, 2002 to January 21, 2003.
Interim Control By-law No. 2001-25 prohibits the establishment of new adult entertainment parlours
or body-mb parlours while the City undertakes a land use study to identify the proper location for
these uses. Interim Control By-law No. 2001-25 exempted four existing adult entertainment parlours
and four body-mb parlours in the process of applying for a licence from the provisions of the by-law.
By-law 2001-280 also deletes an exemption to a proposed body-mb parlour at the property known
municipally as 8911 Lundy's Lane from Interim Control By-law No. 2001-25.
The reasons for the appeal relate to the by-law's deletion of the exemption to the property known as
8911 Lundy's Lane. The owner of the property indicates the bureaucracy of the applications for
minor variance and severance caused the licensee for a body-mb parlour on his property to back out
of a deal. The appellant wants to share the fight of the previous licensee applicant for the property
and keep the property exempted under By-law No. 2001-25. A copy of the appellant's reasons for
objection is attached.
The City is required by the Planning Act to forward the appeal to the Board within 15 days of the
last day of appeal. The Board requires that Council's position be submitted with the appeal.
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CONCLUSION:
Council passed By-law No. 2001-280 based on staffs recommendations. A resolution of Council
to reaffirm the passing of By-law No. 2001-280 is required.
Planner 2
/~/ohn MacDonald
(,/Chief Administrative Officer
Recommended by:
Doug Darbyson
Director of Planning & Development
Approved by:
Tony Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
DH:tc
Attach.
S 5PDRk2002~PD2002.21 .wpd
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No.
Moved by Alderman
Seconded by Alderman
February 18, 2002
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
reaffirms the passing of By-law No. 2001-280, a by-law to extend the period that Interim
Control By-law 2001-25 is in effect for a period of one year from January 22, 2002 to January
21, 2003 and also deletes an exemption to a proposed body-rub parlour at the property known
municipally as 8911 Lundy's Lane from the Interim Control By-law.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affrxed.
DEAN IORFIDA WAYNE THOMSON
CITY CLERK MAYOR
Notice of appeal
January 10, 2002
Reference: interim control by law no .2001-25
Application in process for a licence
From the provisions of the by law
Regarding a body-rub parlor
reference: Bylaw no.2001-280 deleting the exemption to a proposed
parlor at 8911 I. undy's lane.
Take notice that I Jihad Malak owners of 8911 I. undy's lane property,
appealing the bylaw no .2001-280 deleting the property known municipally as
8911 Lundy's lane from the interim control bylaw no .2001-25.
Reason:
as per the application which was submitted under the name Marijana kovonic
.Mrs. kovonic was given the right to apply for the proposed body-rub parlor
licence using 8911 Lundy's lane as an address on the following conditions.
8911 Lundy's lane would sign a lease with Mrs. kovonic
Mrs. kovonic would purchase the property after she acquires a severance.
To the part leased.
The process was impeded by the city committee of adjustment on two separate
applications to deal with this property. One for a severance, and one for a minor
variance.
The two appeals were filed with the OMB.
The OMB approved both the minor variances and the severance.
This proses took over a year time and Mrs. kovonic backed down on the deal for
financial reasons.
As a property owner I feel I have been treated unfairly by the city of Niagara
· e
Falls. It denied me a chance to attend the commttte hearing. But the city
invited Mrs. kovonic to attend the hearing on October 200I, To decide the faith
of the application on the 8911 Lundy's lane.
And on the 10tn day of December. 2001 a bylaw no, 2001-280 was passed after
the hearing in October 2001 regarding my property 8911 Lundy's lane.
I did not receive a notice or was invited to attend the hearing in October 2001.
However, on all other matters I was informed regularly about the progress by
mail
Also, the property at this time is under general use and it is not licenced for any
other use due to the changes in the minor variances application which was
accepted in November 26.2001 by the OMB. It accommodates the proposed
body-rub parlor application.
The hearing of the application by the city was in An October 2001, one step
ahead the OMB ruling and the deleting of the application by the city were in
dec~2001, one step after the OMB ruling. It is puzzling not to know this kind of
action by the city would leave this property in an entanglement searching for a
use after all these changes
It appears to me that the city did not take into considerations, Any of the effort
to change the zoning bylaw to accommodate the application for a proposed
body rub parlor. And the city was totally ignorant of the owners' involvement in
the application process and the use of his property.
I request a reinstatement of the application under my name as a property
owner as I share the right with the previous holder of the application on the
property known municipally as 8911 Lundy's lane under the interim control
bylaw no 2001-25.
j. Malak
PROPERTY OWNER
NIAGARA DISTRICT CHAPTER
131 Ontario Street, Suite 101,
St. Catharines, ON L2R 5K1
Tel. 905-641-8771
Fax: 905-641-2343
e-marl: kidney~niagara.com
charitable registration
Monday, February 4, 2002
Your Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON
L2E 6X5
FEB 0 6 2002 'dY./
Dear yoUr Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson,
The Kidney Foundation, with the dedication of over 80,000 volunteers across the
country, and the generosity of the public, works to improve the health and quality
of life of people living with kidney disease. The Kidney Foundation is funded
solely by its own initiatives and since it's conception in 1964, has awarded more
than 53 million dollars to support kidney related research.
In Canada there are more than 2 million Canadians suffering from kidney failure
or some form of kidney related diseases (i.e. diabetes) and in the Niagara region
alone there are over 400 patients being treated at the Hotel Dieu Hospital.
These numbers do not include the thousands of patients overseen by
nephrologists in the hopes that their kidney function does not go below 30%.
This March over 2700 volunteers will canvass their neighborhoods to raise
money for kidney patients, research and awareness initiatives. Our goal is to
raise $150,000. Once again, as in past years, we ask your support and the
support of City Council, in promoting public awareness by officially proclaiming
March as Kidney Month in the Niagara region by an official Proclamation. I
have attached a sample Proclamation Notice for your consideration.
Thank you for your support in advance.
Samantha Paniccia
Campaign Coordinator, Niagara District Chapter
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MUNICIPAI ITY OF HURON
P,O. Box 610, 72 Main S~eet Sm.ltl'l. Seaforttt, Ontario NOK 1WO
Tel: 519-527,0160 Fax: 519,-527-2561
Jack McLachl~n, Clerk-Admlnl~rator jrmclachlan@hurm~-'~c°m
Brad Kntghl, Flnance Manager
2002.
TO: All Ontm'iO Municipalities
The Council of the Corporation of the Murdeipality of Huron East, at their masting held on lanuary 2.2'd. 2002
adopted the following RGsolutiom
MOTION
TO ~ CANADIAN MINISTER OF TIlE IIEN'vlRONI~'~:.i~E
It was duly moved and seconded:
Whores-",: Most regions of Canada experience scvcrl: winter conditions, which can include high
concentrations of icc and snow; and
Wher0as: Snow and ice ate proven to seriously hinder mass and individual transportaQon netwurk~; and
Whereas: Road salts have traditionally a~d ar, routinely used to combat icy conditions hence asdsting to
· open public roadways thens¢y tedocing 1.ttfffic accidents and related human fatalities and injury;
Whcmm~: Thc application of road salts on public roads has been proven to reduce traffic accidents by
up m 75%; and
Whereto: By :,x~rl;ng road salts to tho list of CEPA toxic substances, thc Ooverm~ent of Canada is
exposing lt~al municipal bedim to und~*o legal liability both for utlU~.ing a toxic substance
on public property or for opting not to make u~e of road salts hence increasing the potential
fei' hlllllall traffic fatalities on poorly maintained and imJ wlnt*r highways; and
WI'teresa: A reduction in the residue from road salts eutering into the environment can be achieved by
improving storage and deliv~y techniques- rather than" by classifying road salts as "toxic" under
thc CEPA legislation;
Therefore, be it resolved that the Government of Canada should not add road salts to the list of ITFPA toxic
substances but rather, should seek to engage stakehokk:rs in cooperative clialoguo aimed at a~hievtng th~ stated
envtrollmGtltal goals while at the same time pr~$e'rvlng public slffety on winter road~alts and the the motion
pc~ta.ining to the Oowrnment of Can.~rla not to add road salts to [he list of ClgPA toxic aubsl;ance be
to all mutiicipaltties of Ontluie. Curt'led.
Plem*,e prer, eot this resolution at your next council m~dng for consideration and endorsement by your members
of cmmcil.
I. R, MeZachlan,
Clerk-Admi{~atrator,
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3'he City of
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-2002-16
Kenneth E. Burden
Director of Finance
February 18, 2002
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2002-16 - Municipal Accounts
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the municipal accounts totalling $1,525,172.06 for the period ending
February 18, 2002.
BACKGROUND:
The accounts have been reviewed by the Director of Finance and the by-law authorizing payment
is listed on tonight's Council agenda.
Recommended by:
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
Respectfully submitted:
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
KEB:jd
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Clerk's Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning & Development
CAO-2002-01
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February 18, 2002
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
re: CAO-2002-01 - Crime Prevention & Tourism Safety Conference
Recommendation:
For the information and direction of Council.
Background:
At its meeting of January 14, 2001, Council considered report CS-2002-01 - Crime Prevention &
Tourism Safety Conference (copy attached) which has been hosted for the past two years by the
City of Niagara Falls. This report provided an overview of the nature of the conference programs
and identified the extent to which City staff and resources were involved.
The report also pointed out that as a result of sponsorship support a surplus of approximately
$16,000 was generated over the past two years. This surplus was forwarded to Niagara Falls
Community Policing. Attached to this report is a list of activities that have been undertaken and
funded from this revenue. As indicated on the attached, Niagara Falls Community Policing is
made up of volunteers with no salaries or honorariums being paid.
The discussion at Council centered around the concern with the amount of staff time required to
assist in facilitating this conference. As a result, the suggestion has been made that the
Conference Steering Committee may take a more active role in hosting this event. This could
result in reducing staff time to almost one-half of that allocated over the past two years.
Also, staff has contacted the Department of Justice - National Crime Prevention Centre (Federal
Government) and the Ministry of the Solicitor General (Provincial Government) regarding
possible funding/grants. While both levels of government encourage local crime prevention
initiatives, there does not appear to be any funding available for this type of conference or
training at this time.
February 18, 2002 ~ Page 2 - CAO-2002-01
As a result of delays in the planning of this year's conference, it is now too late to host a Spring
event. However, the Steering Committee is hopeful, with the support of City Council, that a Fall
event will take place. Sponsors have not yet been confirmed, as it was felt it would not be
appropriate to invite sponsors to participate until Council confirmed its commitment to the
continuation of the event.
Staff is seeking the direction of Council as to future involvement in this event.
Re_spectfull~~
JM:kk
Attachments
Community S~rvlcos Department
4310
Queen
Street
The City ot
P.O. Box 1023
Nlogoro Foils I1~.. Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Fax: (905) 357-9293
E-mall: jmacdonaQclty.nlagarafalls.on.ca
CS-2002-0t
John MacDonald
Executive Director
~]~ZS HATER DEFERRED BY COUHCZL ]
January 14, 2002
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson,
and Members of the Munidpal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
re: CS-2002-01 - Crime Prevention & Tourism Safety Conference
Recommendation:
This report is provided for the information of Council.
Background:
At the Council meeting of December 3, 2001, staff was directed to pwvidc a report on the details
of the Crime Prevention and Tom'ism Safety Conference, specifically with regard to staff
resources utilized to host the Conference.
The Conference was hosted in Niagara Falls for the past two years under the leadership of
Alderman Carolynn Ioannoni. A Stet'lng Committee was established with representatives from
the Chamber of Commerce, Niagara Falls Tourism, Niagara Regional Police Services Board,
Niagara Regional Police, Niagara Parks Commission, Casino Niagara Security and City staff.
The three-day event included such topics as Fraud & Counterfeiting, Physical Security,
Computer Crime Fraud, etc. Copies of the Conf.-nee programs for the past two years am
attached~ Also attached is a summary of registrants, local and out-of-town, who participated.
In 2001, the Conference generated approximately $17,000 in sponsorship and $13,000 in
regisWation fees. The aetttal conference ~xpenditures were approximately $20,000 which
allowed for a donation of approximately $10,000 to be directed to Niagara Palls Community
Policing. Approximately $6,000 was donated to Niagara Falls Community Policing in 2000.
While there were no City funds allocated to this event, significant staff time was provided. Staff
assisted m the areas of planning, organization, registration, technical audio visual support,
clerical support, etc. Total staff time involved adds to approximately 31 staffworking days, or
approximately $6,500 - $7,500.
WorMng Together to Serve Our Community
Municipal Works. Fire Services * Parks, Recreation & Culture · Business Development · Building & By-Law Services
January 14, 2002 - 2 - CS-2002-01
It is staff's understanding that unless otherwise advised, the above-noted resources will be
provided again in 2002.
lh~red by:
Executive Director of Community Services
Attachments
Respectfully submitted:
Chief Administrative Officer
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No.
Moved by Alderman
Seconded by Alderman
February lB, 2002
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
reaffirms the passing of By-law No. 2001-280, a by-law to extend the period that Interim
Control By-law 2001-25 is in effect for a period of one year from January 22, 2002 to January
21, 2003 and also deletes an exemption to a proposed body-rub parlour at the property known
municipally as 8911 Lundy's Lane from the Interim Control By-law.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
DEAN IORFIDA WAYNE THOMSON
CITY CLERK MAYOR