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2012/02/14 • m.4/' ' . .e ..:7 �` . • •4l. i '. . e;:f ', " ' " I 1(/ ' i '; ', , -:' , 1::;E:Y '- ,, y x : ;' r a � h .. ' ' '-'.' ---, .,.... ,......— .. COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Order of Business and Agenda Package Niag ara, ( 1!V' COUNCIL MEETING February 14, 2012 PRAYER: Councillor Pietrangelo ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of January 24 & 31, 2012 * * * ** 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 /PRESENTATIONS 1812 Breakfast and Public Skate Ben Newell and representatives from the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee will inform Council of the upcoming event at the Chippawa Arena. Youth Without Secure Housing Pat Waters, Past Chair of Youth Without Secure Housing and Justin Braet, Manager, Nightlight Youth Services, Niagara Falls will address Council on homeless and at risk youth in the community. * * * ** PLANNING MATTERS Public Meeting AM- 2011 -013, Zoning By -law Amendment Application 5068 Centre Street and 5781 Ellen Avenue Applicant: Ashak Merani Agent: Al Heywood Adjust Zone Boundaries & Regulations Background Material: Recommendation Report: PD- 2012 -12 - 2 - WATER MATTERS 1. MW- 2012 -08, Promotion of Municipal Drinking Water - Blue W Program Evan Pilkington, Director of Blue W, a municipal drinking water program will address 2. R &C- 2012 -03 - Plastic Beverage Bottles Update REPORTS 1. MW- 2012 -01 - Lundy's Lane Gateway/Walkway, Class Environmental Assessment - Final Report. Rick Hein, R & R Associates will make a presentation. 2. MW- 2012 -09 - Patrick Cummings Memorial Sports Complex Project Detail Report * * * ** MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS * * * ** COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 1. Friends of Laura Secord - requesting formal recognition and naming of a trail route and appointing a municipal representative. RECOMMENDATION: Refer to staff. Additional Items for Council Consideration: The City Clerk will advise of any items for Council consideration. * * * ** BUDGET 2012 BUDGET The Director of Finance will make a presentation. 1. F- 2012 -06 - 2012 Permissive Grants Representatives of the Niagara Falls Public Library Board, YWCA, Greater Niagara General Hospital Foundation and Women's Place of South Niagara. -3- * **** RATIFICATION OF "IN CAMERA" RECOMMENDATIONS * * * ** RESOLUTIONS THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council formally requests that the Regional Municipality of Niagara name the extension of Thorold Stone Road (Regional Road #57) as "Terry Fox Way" * * * ** CONSENT AGENDA THE CONSENT AGENDA IS A SET OF REPORTS THAT COULD BE APPROVED IN ONE MOTION OF COUNCIL. THE APPROVAL ENDORSES ALL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN EACH OF THE REPORTS WITHIN THE SET. THE SINGLE MOTION WILL SAVE TIME. PRIOR TO THE MOTION BEING TAKEN, A COUNCILLOR MAY REQUEST THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE REPORTS BE MOVED OUT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. F- 2012 -05 - Municipal Accounts MW- 2012 -02 - Capital Works Improvements, Bulk Water Hauler's Stations MW- 2012 -05 - 2012 Capital Works Project, Cost Sharing with the Region of Niagara MW- 2012 -06 - Consulting Services - VTS Roadway and Servicing Improvements, Victoria Avenue at Walnut. MW- 2012 -07 - Consultant Appointment - Engineering Services, Buckley Avenue Reconstruction Project (Queen Street to Park Street) PD- 2012 -11 - Commercial Building & Facade ImprovementApplication CB & FIG -2012- 001, Mija Pak, 4299 Queen Street, Former Hamilton Bank Building PD- 2012 -14 - 26CD -11- 2012 -01, Mansions of Forest Glen Condominium, Request for Exemption from Planning Act Requirements, 8111 Forest Glen Drive. Applicant: Mansions of Forest Glen Inc. (Fred Procopio ) R &C- 2012 -04 - Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund Policy -4- ***** BY -LAWS The City Clerk will advise of any additional by -laws or amendments to the by -laws listed for Council consideration. 2012 -09 A by -law to authorize the payment of $5,403,777.29 for General Purposes. 2012 -10 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 14 day of February, 2012. * * * ** NEW BUSINESS (2/8/2012) Dean Iarfida event Page 1 From: Jay Mason <maserace @yahoo.com> To: Dean lorfida <diorfida @niagarafalls.ca> CC: wayne thomson <wthomson @cogeco.ca >, ben newell <blueberrysteak @hotmail.c... Date: 1/25/2012 11:28 AM Subject: event Attachments: 1812 Public Skate.docx Dean; would like to make a brief (less than 5 minutes) presentation at council for the attached event to get City support/approval...Ben Newell will be speaking with the MYAC for volunteer support. This alliance has worked out brilliantly in our two past events please let me know earliest available opportunity that we can get our representatives on the Council docket.... as previous... we will have public liability insurance to cover the event, etc. Thanks, JAY MASONmaseRace4230 Front Street Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada L2G 6G8 This e -mail contains information intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity(s) named above. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, any dissemination, publication or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. HEAR YE! ]E-IE Y]E! 1 AR Y PROCLAMATION 1812 Breakfast & Free Public Skating e. ,1 ft COME ONE COME A]LL MARCH 11, 2012 CHIPPAWA ARENA Fundraiser In reakfast Served from gam to 10:3 Dam $7 Adults $5 Children (Under 12) Advance 1: reakfast Tickets at The I: oath ®use Restaurant Free Publics Skating 10:OOam to Noon AWARD FOR BEST 1812 COSTUME (1/31/2012) Dean lorfida RE Re Youth Without Secure Housing committee Page 1 From: Jim Diodati To: Pat Waters CC: Dean Iorfida Date: 12/12/2011 8:29 AM Subject: RE: Re: Youth Without Secure Housing committee Thanks for this reminder. I've copied Dean again. Please feel free to connect with him directly to arrange. Jim MAYOR JAMES M. DIODATI City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street PO Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 905.356.7521 X 4201 jdiodati @niagarafalls.ca »> "Pat Waters" <watersp @vaxxine.com> 12/8/2011 6:53 PM »> Thanks Jim for your reply. I have not heard from the clerk as yet. We have several appointments for January and are looking at February dates. Hope that we will be able to arrange a date in February for our presentation to the Niagara Falls Council. Thank You Patricia Waters YWSH Chair From:Jim Diodati fmailto :jdiodati @niagarafalls.ca] Sent: November -09 -11 5:22 PM To: Pat Waters Cc: Dean Iorfida Subject: FW: Re: Youth Without Secure Housing presentation Hi Pat: Thanks for your note. I've copied our City Clerk, Dean Iorfida who prepares our Council Agenda and schedules delegations. I trust he will be in touch in response to your request. Thanks, Jim Mayor James M. Diodati (1/31/2012) Dean lorfida RE: Re Youth Without Secure Housing committee _t_ Page 2 1 City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street PO Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 905.356.7521 X 4201 jd iodati Cad n iaga rafa I Is. ca »> "Pat Waters" <waterso@vaxxine.com> 11/5/2011 1:17 PM »> Dear Mayor Diodati: Earlier this year you received a letter regarding the work of Youth Without Secure Housing YWSH, a regional committee comprised of all the area agencies and organizations who work with and for homeless and at risk youth in the Niagara Region. At that time it was mentioned that we were preparing a presentation that we would like to have the opportunity to share with the City Council. Unfortunately it has taken us longer than expected to prepare but we now have the powerpoint ready and are writing to request a time on your agenda sometime at the beginning of the new year to make our presentation. The presentation takes approximately 10 minutes and members of YWSH would be present to address any questions or concerns the Council may have. I look forward to hearing from you regarding a date and time to share this important information with the Council. If you require any further information I can be reached at 905 - 646 -2550 or by email. Patricia Waters Chair YWSH watersp©avaxxine.com www.niagarafalls.ca The City of Niagara Falls Confidentiality Notice The information contained in this communication including any attachments may be confidential,is intended only for the use of the recipient (s) named above, and may be legally privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, disclosure, or copying of this communication, or any of its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please re -send this communication to the sender and permanently delete the original and any copy from your computer system. Thank you. No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1869 / Virus Database: 2092/4606 - Release Date: 11/09/11 PD- 2012 -12 NiagaraJalls February 14, 2012 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PD- 2012 -12 AM- 2011 -013, Zoning By -law Amendment Application 5068 Centre Street and 5781 Ellen Avenue Applicant: Ashak Merani Agent: Al Heywood Adjust Zone Boundaries & Regulations RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the Zoning By -law amendment application to adjust the boundaries of the site specific Tourist Commercial zones (TC -588 & TC -863) in effect on 5068 Centre Street and 5781 Ellen Avenue to reflect the new common lot line approved by the City's Committee of Adjustment and the resultant lesser landscaping strip along the east property line of 5781 Ellen Avenue. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The applicant has requested a zoning amendment to revise the boundaries between the site specific TC zones that are in effect on 5068 Centre Street (Days Inn) and 5781 Ellen Avenue (Greg Frewin Theatre) to reflect the recently approved boundary adjustment and allow the required landscaping strip along the east property line of 5781 Ellen Avenue to be reduced from 5 metres to 3.4 metres. The amendments can be supported because: • it matches the new common lot line (approved by the Committee of Adjustment) B- 2011 -011); • the reduced landscaping strip has been in existence for a considerable time without any adverse issues; and • landscaping strips of approximately 3 metres (10 feet) in width have been accepted between other tourist commercial zoned properties. BACKGROUND Proposal A Zoning By -law amendment is requested for 0.75 hectares (1.8 acres) of land known as 5068 Centre Street (Days Inn) and 0.91 hectares (2.2 acres) of land known as 5781 Ellen Avenue (Greg Frewin Theatre) as shown on Schedule 1. The land known as 5068 Centre Street has site specific Tourist Commercial zoning (By -law No. 2002 -148, TC -588) for the building design, parking and landscaping. The land known as 5781 Ellen Avenue is also zoned Tourist Commercial with site specific provisions (By- law No. 2009 -84, TC -863) for parking and landscaping. The applicant is requesting adjustment to the boundary of the site specific zones to reflect the new common lot line February 14, 2012 - 2 - PD- 2012 -12 approved by the Committee of Adjustment on August 9, 2011 (consent application B -2011- 017). In addition, the applicant is also requesting a reduction to the landscaping requirement along the east property line of 5781 Ellen Avenue from 5 metres (16.4 feet) to 3.4 metres (11.1 feet) to recognize the narrower landscaping strip that has been in existence for over five years. Schedules 2 and 3 show the details of the developments. History Several parking spaces for the Days Inn currently encroach onto the Greg Frewin property and on an area that is required to be landscaped. This encroachment has been in existence for a considerable time and has resulted in non - compliance with Zoning By -law No. 2009 -084 and the approved site plans. In 2009, the applicant had submitted the Zoning By -law amendment application to separate the Sterling Inn and Greg Frewin Theatre. Staff at that time had recommended the applicant to proceed with a consent application to resolve the existing parking encroachment, however, the applicant indicated that he did not wish to alter the lot line to contain all the required hotel parking on Day's Inn property and intended to move parking off the theatre property, in accordance with the approved site plans. Last year the applicant requested a release of the Letters of Credit to guarantee the Greg Frewin Theatre and Days Inn site works. Staff advised the applicant that the Letters of Credit could not be released as some site works were still outstanding and the parking encroachment issue was also unresolved. Consequently, in July 2011 the applicant submitted a consent application (B- 2011 -011) to adjust the lot line between 5068 Centre Street and 5781 Ellen Avenue. The application was approved by the Committee of Adjustment on August 9, 2011. The new common lot line has resolved the parking encroachment, as the parking spaces for Days Inn are now contained on Days Inn property. However, the boundary of the site specific zones needs to be adjusted to reflect the location of the new common lot line. Site Conditions and Surrounding Land Uses The property is surrounded by tourist commercial uses, including hotels, restaurants and parking lots to the south. Some residential uses mixed with tourist commercial uses exist to the west and north of the subject lands. Circulation Comments Information regarding the requested zoning amendment was circulated to City divisions, the Region, agencies and the public for comments. The following summarizes the comments received to date: • Regional Municipality of Niagara - No objections from a Regional or Provincial perspective. • Municipal Works, Transportation Services, Fire Services, Legal Services, Parks and Recreation and Building Services - No objection. Neighbourhood Open House A neighbourhood n h e wa h ld on November 0 2 11. No neighbours open house was e b 3 0 p hbours attended 9 to hear about the proposal or to ask any questions. February 14, 2012 - 3 - PD- 2012 -12 ANALYSIS 1. Official Plan The proposed amendment is within the intent and purpose of the Official Plan. The subject lands are designated Tourist Commercial in the Official Plan and are part of the Clifton Hill Tourist subdistrict. The subdistrict is intended to function as the commercial - entertainment centre of the tourist area, with a wide range of uses including theatres and hotels. The existing hotel (Days Inn) and theatre (Greg Frewin) support this vision. The proposed boundary and zoning adjustment are technical in nature. 2. Zoning By -law The request to move the zone boundary westerly approximately 1.7 metres to include these lands in the TC -588 zone can be supported as it reflects the realigned lot line. Zoning By -law No. 2009 -84 (TC -863) requires a 5 metre wide (16.4 foot) landscaping strip along the east property line of 5781 Ellen Avenue. The Zoning By -law amendment will recognize the existing landscaping width of 3.4 metres along the east property line of 5781 Ellen Avenue. 3. Site Plan Control Both the Days Inn (5068 Centre Street) and Greg Frewin Theatre (5781 Ellen Avenue) have site plan agreements registered on title. The Site Plan drawings for both the properties will have to be revised to reflect the reduced landscaping strip and new lot configuration. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The proposed amendments are consistent with the City's strategic priorities as they help improve the economic viability of the Clifton Hill Tourist District. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS ► Schedule 1 - Location Map ► Schedule 2 - Site Plan - Days Inn (5068 Centre Street) ► Schedule 3 - Site Plan - Greg Frewin Theatre (5781 Ellen Avenue) Recommended By: i li Of -t Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully Submitted: I Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer A.Dilwaria:mb Attach. S: \PDR\2012 \PD- 2012 -12, AM- 2011 -013, Adjust Zone Boundaries & Regulations.wpd February 14, 2012 - 4 - PD-2012-12 SCHEDULE 1 ,.. , T 1 , , , ,,,, 11 1111110 ' v ) . . ,,.... .,, • . ., . ,,v7.,, ., . ... , , , ....,... , ....._ .. , . .. . - • .. , % ^ ■ ■ . ■■. . , , . , ■ , , . . N 4 ,..' .. , . „ . .. - . ) ) (•:.. - - ..• ',.„,, * ° , 4 N , \ , . / - , . . At5t _. _ . February 14, 2012 - 5 - PD-2012-12 SCHEDULE 2 • , McGRAIL AVENUE i 1 ''''' ,.- , I .'"'• ` _ ......., t . •••":"`;.:;" . ......:-.-. ° 7;;;; 7 . 0.= ■ _. L - ,.' .,...1 _ ' .. `.....'' - I r i.T.;;-; 415:=Mill ..... 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Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works Department SUBJECT: MW- 2012 -08 Promotion of Municipal Drinking Water Blue W Program RECOMMENDATION That staff be authorized to proceed with the implementation of the Blue W program. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Blue W is a National tap water refilling network that promotes Municipal drinking water by offering free advertisement to businesses via an internet website in exchange for offering a safe, clean and free location to refill refutable water bottles. BACKGROUND In Ontario, drinking water is protected from source to tap via a series of Acts, Laws and Regulations. Staff takes great pride in ensuring that drinking water in Niagara Falls meets all requirements set by the Ministry of the Environment. The City's water distribution system has received both 100% compliance and conformance ratings from the Ministry of the Environment and the Canadian General Standards Board respectively. At it's meeting on November 28, 2011, City Council considered the staff recommendations set out in report R &C- 2011 -16 and adopted a number of recommendations related to limiting the sale of plastic beverage bottles at City owned facilities. Recommendation #2 approved by Council directed staff to "develop strategies to improve public awareness and promotion of (the) availability of City tap water and alternatives to single use plastic bottled beverages." Blue W is a positive tap water promotion program that allows anyone with a refillable water bottle to fill their bottle for free with tap water at any location where a Blue W sticker is in the window. This program eliminates the awkwardness associated with asking a location for a glass of water without buying anything. Staff feels that this type of program is an excellent way of promoting City tap water. City Staff has shared this idea with the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee and the Park in the City Committees who have enthusiastically endorsed this cost effective proposal. February 14, 2012 - 2 - MW- 2012 -08 ANALYSIS /RATIONALE Blue W is the only program in Canada that tells users via www.bluew.orq or smart phone application where they can refill their refutable water bottles for free. The program works by having a Blue W representative or trained volunteer approach a location (restaurant, cafe, business) to see if they are interested in providing a location where anyone with a refutable water bottle can refill their bottle with tap water for free, with no obligation of purchasing anything from that location. The location must meet certain criteria such as having an appropriate filling location, which includes "a goose neck" or similar style faucet. The faucet is open and in plain view when the consumer passes the refutable bottle to the location staff member for the bottle to be refilled. In exchange for their participation, the location is placed on the aforementioned www.bluew.org , where the location is plotted on "Google Maps" along with all the other participating locations. When a user types in their location, the closest Blue W participants are then illustrated on the map, as well as any others within the users vicinity. Blue W has been successful in recruiting more than 3,700 locations across Canada. Some of the participating cities in Ontario are: London, Waterloo, Guelph and Collingwood. Included in these locations are high profile businesses such as Starbucks in Guelph and Tim Hortons in Waterloo. Commercial establishments see this program as a way to increase foot traffic and enhance community engagement. Staff feels by implementing this program, it will reduce the need to install public fountains, provide residents and visitors better access to drinking water, and promote City tap water. The City has installed goose neck fountains or water jug filling taps at the following community facilities to provide free public access to city water: MacBain Community Centre, Gale Centre, Chippawa Willoughby Memorial Arena, Coronation 50 Plus Recreation Centre. Access to City water can also be found at the following parks: C. W. Palmer Park, E.E. Mitchelson Park, Kalar Road Park, M.F. Ker Park, MacBain Park, Oakes Park, Patrick Cummings Memorial Sport Complex and W.L. Houck Park. To further improve public awareness and promotion of availability of City tap water staff recommend the following items be implemented: • Flyer to be developed and placed in all out -of -town tournaments and special event packages to explain: the benefits of City tap water versus single use water bottles, the Blue W initiative and options to purchase /or bring their own refillable water container to recreation facilities. • Develop posters to place throughout the Gale Centre (hallways, dressing rooms, concession area etc.) and other community facilities to highlight the benefits of City tap water and the negative effects of single usage plastic water bottles. • Send out a media release to attract newspaper editorial highlighting the pros of City tap water. • Digital information messages can be designed to run on the Gale Centre televisions. February 14, 2012 - 3 - MW- 2012 -08 • Encourage user groups that utilize City -owned facilities to place a tag -line on the bottom of their public advertisements, encouraging people to use City tap water instead of single usage plastic water bottles (e.g., "Go GREEN to better our community "). STAFFING IMPLICATIONS Initially, the program is implemented and run by Blue W, in coordination with City staff. Once fully implemented, Blue W steps aside and the program continues on its own, with minimal staff time required. The DWQMS Coordinator will be the City contact for this program. To assist with the implementation, staff has received offers from 15 volunteers of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee as a result of a presentation given on January 11th. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The Blue W program can be customized to meet the specific needs of the City. The cost of the entire program, with all available options and minimal staff involvement is $8,840.00. This cost represents an upset limit for the purposes of the budget. The program will be tailored to the need depending on the commitment from the business community. The cost of this program is accommodated within the 2012 Utility Budget. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This report is consistent with the Council's strategic commitment to enhance customer service for internal and external customers and promote the availability of City tap water. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Motion to Support the Program 2. Park in the City Committee Motion to Support the Program 3. Proposal from Blue W 4. Council Report R &C- 2011 -16 - Plastic Bottled Beverages Dated November 28, 2011. Recommended by: Geoff Holman, Directo of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Geoff Holman From: Beth Angle To: James Sticca CC: Carey Campbell; Jeff Guarasci; Kathy Moldenhauer Date: 1/12/2012 9:17 AM Subject: MYAC and the Blue W Hello James As you are aware MYAC made a motion to support the Blue W program at their January 11, 2012 meeting. IT WAS MOVED by Connor Bitter, seconded by Avril Metcalfe- Roach, that the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee supports the City of Niagara Falls participating in the Blue W program. Motion Carried In addition, fifteen members put their name forward as volunteers for the program. I will forward you their names and contact information shortly. They also volunteered to make a presentation in support of the program when the report goes to council in February. Please keep us posted on the date. Thanks again for the excellent presentation and your interest and support for educating the public about the quality of our drinking water. Beth From: Jeff Guarasci To: James Sticca CC: Beth Angle; Carey Campbell; Kathy Moldenhauer Date: 1/20/2012 1:22 PM Subject: PITC Blue W presentation Hi James Thank you for coming to our Park in the City Committee meeting this past Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 to present on the Blue W program. You did an excellent presentation and were very informative when asked questions. As you are aware, the Committee made a motion to support the program. IT WAS MOVED by Frank Fohr, seconded by John Anstruther, that the Park in the City Committee supports the City of Niagara Falls participating in the Blue W program. Motion Carried Good luck moving forward with the Blue W program. Jeff Jeff Guarasci Community Development Coordinator City of Niagara Falls P: 905 - 356 -7521 ex.3341 F: 905 - 356 -7404 E: jguarasci@niagarafalls.ca November 23, 2011 James Sticca DWQMS Coordinator Niagara Falls RE: Request for Support Dear Mr. Sticca, As you know, the Blue W is a unique community -based program dedicated to promoting municipal tap water as a healthy, easily accessible alternative to purchasing bottled drinks. Using our website and smart phone application, we are the only program in Canada to provide mapped details on where to find clean, free public and commercial sources to fill your reusable bottle without compelling you to make additional purchases. In addition to being the only program to deliver this service to communities, the Blue W is also unique in its dedication to positive promotion — the Blue W is definitely NOT an anti - bottled water campaign. This progressive program direction has yielded unparalleled commercial and retail participation. We would like to see the Blue W decal at the entrance of our favourite cafes and restaurants throughout Niagara Falls. It is with this goal in mind that we request your support for our work in a variety of capacities to help advance the implementation of our program locally. Your endorsement of our initiative will be a critical factor in broad community acceptance and successful delivery of services. The document below provides more detailed information about the Blue W and the expected needs associated with local delivery. As the Director of the Blue W, I have been highly motivated by our partnerships with a variety of Canadian communities, like Guelph, London, Collingwood, Oakville and Waterloo Region. Our initiative would be further energized by a formalized partnership with Niagara Falls, given your experience with successfully implementing leading -edge municipal water programs. For any inquiries or clarifications, please consider reviewing our website www.bluew.org or contacting me directly at (226) 979 -0166 or evanpPbluew.org . Thank you for considering our request for support. We look forward to hearing from your office soon. Sincerely, Evan Pilkington, Director Program Overview You might think that it's easy to avoid purchasing drinks in disposable containers: grab a glass from the kitchen cabinet and fill it from the tap. But what about when you're away from your home or office? We're pulling thousands of local shops and cafes together into a national network that lets people who want tap water connect with the people willing to provide it, which could serve as a cost - effective alternative to commissioning and servicing new public water fountains. Blue W tap water refilling network was launched with our City of Guelph pilot project in 2009 with the goal of giving Canadians free access to clean, healthy tap water while away from home. The Blue W's online map, smart phone application and trademarked storefront window decal helps the thirsty, health- conscious and environmentally aware consumer to easily locate thousands of places to refill their reusable water bottle with tap water for free. The Blue W network is not just about avoiding disposable containers; it's about understanding that we support the hard work of our municipal and regional water departments, and the water they provide is a common good that should be easily accessed beyond individual fence lines. We're working hard to develop a strong market competitor for bottled beverages, for people who want to stay healthy, save money and live in a sharing and sustainable community. 'What Key Concerns Will Be Addressed? It's very easy to drink tap water while in your home or at your workplace, but the most discouraging aspect to the bottled beverage vs. tap water debate is the invisible barrier to access that people perceive when trying to stay hydrated while out and about. Asking a staff person to refill your reusable bottle in a shop or restaurant can be awkward and unnerving for many people, especially when an alternative is readily available to purchase in the form of a disposable bottle of spring water. It seems that social discomfort can swiftly trump common sense. The Blue W is a community -based initiative to help rectify this issue. Using our website (bluew.org) and smart phone application, we work in partnership with municipalities, local businesses and conservation groups to provide online mapped details on where to find clean, free sources across the nation to refill your reusable bottle without feeling compelled to make any additional purchases. 111How Will Participating Businesses Benefit? We believe we have a special responsibility to support our network of participating businesses. In exchange for their willingness to provide public access to tap water for free, we give them free promotional business listings in our website database and our smart phone applications, so that our thousands of users can find their business easily. As a participating business, they benefit from increased walk -in foot traffic and receive positive recognition through our marketing efforts, identifying them as a progressive, community- oriented business. By signing up with the Blue W they help to support the hard work of local municipal water suppliers, make water more accessible to the public, raise awareness about water issues, and help their community meet its sustainability goals. IHow can I learn more? Visit Blue W's website: www.bluew.org . For further details, email: info@bluew.org `Project Information Project: Blue W — Niagara Falls Project Time frame: February 2012 — May 2012 Related Documents: Letter of Introduction Program Overview Statement Process impact: Based on the anticipated 16 -week project delivery plan, we require the following funds to successfully deploy Blue W Community Outreach Coordinators on your behalf to actively register commercial and municipal properties across the community, exposing a significant number of residents and visitors to locally- branded municipal tap water promotional messaging daily. 1Project Pricing Overview Component Resources Cost " Subtotals Program Development Local Project Management Blue W Staff $1,120 Local Program Design Blue W Staff $900 Local Content Development Blue W Staff $295 Local Registration QA Blue W Staff $385 Consultation with Local NGOs Blue W Staff $295 Consultation with CoC /BIA Members Blue W Staff $160 Consultation with Local Water Staff Blue W Staff $480 w /City Staff Local Promotion Strategy Blue W Staff $530 $4,165 w /City Staff Marketing and Outreach Local Marketing Materials Blue W Staff $480 Development w /City Staff Localized Window Decals Blue W Staff $230 Point of Use Posters Blue W Staff $140 w /City Staff Localized Public Awareness Posters Blue W Staff $140 w /City Staff Broad Marketing and Promotion Blue W Staff $475 Delivery Local Registration Solicitation Blue W Staff $2,535 Local Volunteer Supervision Blue W Staff $495 Local Community Liaison Blue W Staff $180 $4,675 Total Program Cost $8,840 ( +HST) R &C- 2011 -16 Niagarap0 November 28, 2011 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario The recommendation(s) contained SUBMITTED BY: Recreation & Culture in this report were adopted as amended by City Council SUBJECT: R&C- 2011 -16 Plastic Bottled Beverages RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council reconfirms its decision from February 23, 2009, to eliminate the sale of all plastic beverage bottles at City owned facilities, municipal buildings, and recreation facilities, a position endorsed and supported by the Park in the City Committee and the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee. 2. That Staff develops strategies to improve public awareness and promotion of availability of City tap water and alternatives to single use plastic bottled beverages; and 3. That staff report back on the possible use of the biodegradable water bottle; and 4. That staff report back on recycling, water filling stations and the use of glass bottles at the Gale Centre; and 5. That staff meet with and work with the food service provider at the Gale Centre. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On February, 23, 2009, Council made the decision to eliminate the sale of plastic beverage bottles at City owned facilities, municipal buildings, and recreation facilities. The plan was implemented in January of 2010. Breakaways, the exclusive food and beverage provider at the Gale Centre approached staff to inquire if Red Leaf Water, packaged in a biodegrable water bottle could be sold at the facility. Upon receiving the request staff referred the matter for discussion to the Park in the City Committee and the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee. Both committees agreed to remain committed to the elimination of the sale of beverages in single use plastic containers. BACKGROUND Industry standards estimate less than 25% of PET bottles are recycled with 75% ending up in the landfill or as littler. The Red Leaf biodegradable bottle presents a new option, Red Leaf promotional material states under normal conditions the bottle will break down in less than four years, due a wide range of conditions you will see one to 15 years whereas a normal plastic bottle will take 500 -1000 years to biodegrade. Although this is an improvement, the solution is to reduce the amount of waste going to the landfill. Staff and committees continue to support the elimination of the sale of plastic bottles and to encourage the public to use refillable water containers with quality City water. November 28, 2011 - 2 - R &C- 2011 -16 Following the Red Leaf, biodegradable plastic water bottle presentation at the Park in the City, October 20, 2011 meeting. The following motion was made. IT WAS MOVED BY Paisley Janvary-Pool, seconded by Corey Barkman, that the Park in the City Committee remain committed to the elimination of the sale of beverages in single use plastic bottles. Carried IT WAS MOVED BY Frank Fohr, seconded by Veena Shahani, that a friendly amendment to the motion: that the Park in the City Committee develop strategies to improve public awareness and promotion of alternatives to single use plastic bottled beverages. Carried MYAC meeting Wednesday, November 2, 2011 IT WAS MOVED BY Nikita Chhabra, seconded by Julia Pasco, that the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee remain committed to the elimination of the sale of beverages in single use plastic bottles. Further that the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee in cooperation with the Park in the City Committee develop strategies to improve public awareness and promotion of alternatives to single use plastic bottled beverages. Carried Both committees support moving beyond conversations regarding the selling of packaged water and on to promoting the quality of the City of Niagara Falls drinking water. The City has installed water filling stations and fountains at City wide parks and facilities to encourage and promote the use of City tap water. City of Niagara Falls Water facts: • Over 1000 individual microbiological samples are taken in the City each year; • Over 4200 tests are performed on the1000 samples; • Over 1200 individual chlorine tests are performed in the City each year; • All samples are taken by City Staff who are certified by the Ministry of the Environment to sample and test water; • All sample results reviewed by City Staff, by accredited laboratory staff and the Ministry of the Environment; • Over the last 4 years the City has received a compliance rating of 100% during the Ministry of the Environment Inspections; • The City has an accredited Drinking Water Quality Management System in place; • The City's Drinking Water Quality Management System has received conformance rating of 100% from the Canadian General Standards Board; ANALYSIS /RATIONALE Recreation & Culture staff has actively worked with community partners to implement the elimination of sale of beverages in plastic bottles in all municipal facilities. Sport park concessions are maintained by the following sport organizations, Niagara Falls Soccer Club, GNBA Ladies Auxiliary and Niagara United Soccer. The first summer was a challenge to educate users and to encourage people to bring reusable water containers. As the summer progressed, groups started to sell reusable water containers to encourage their members to bring and fill up their container with City water. November 28, 2011 - 3 - R &C- 2011 -16 The other challenge concession operators faced was the elimination of sport drinks as the drinks are not available in other packaging options. To meet the need and increase revenue, GNBA concession operators decided to sell a reusable container filled up with sport drink powder mixed with City water. Sport participants appreciated the option and purchased the product. Although staff needs to continue to improve public awareness and promotion of alternatives to single use plastic bottled beverages, the decision to sell biodegrable plastic water bottles is viewed as a step backwards. FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The City of Niagara Falls does not operate concessions at the Gale Centre or at City sport parks, therefore the City has not experienced any revenue loss with the elimination of plastic beverage bottles. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The Strategic Priority of Healthy and Safe Community, healthy living includes environmental stewardship on the behalf of the City to reduce waste and to encourage recycling. ATTACHMENT 1. PRC- 2009 -17, The Elimination of All Plastic Bottled Beverages Sold in Municipal Facilities and Parks. 2. R- 2009 -06, Plastic Water Bottle Update. Recommended by: Kathy Moldenhauer, Acting Director of Recreation & Culture Approved by: ILN'"jj Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer R &C- 2012 -03 NiagaraJalls February 14, 2012 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Recreation & Culture SUBJECT: R &C- 2012 -03 Plastic Beverage Bottles Update RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council reconfirms its decision from February 23, 2009, to eliminate the sale of all plastic beverage bottles at City owned facilities, municipal buildings, and recreation facilities, a position endorsed and supported by the Park in the City Committee and the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee. 2. That Council continues to support the elimination of the sale of plastic beverage bottles including biodegradable bottles and glass water bottles at the Gale Centre. 3. That Break -A -Way Concessions, the Gale Centre's exclusive food and beverage provider be permitted to install two snack vending and two game machines at designated locations at the Gale Centre. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recreation & Culture staff, the Park in the City Committee and the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) remain committed to the elimination of the sale of beverages in single use plastic containers. Staff recommends promoting the availability of City tap water at the Gale Centre and to communicate to Gale Centre partner organizations to encourage their participants /spectators to bring a reusable water container when visiting the Gale Centre and other City facilities. BACKGROUND On February, 23, 2009, Council made the decision to eliminate the sale of plastic beverage bottles at City owned facilities, municipal buildings, and recreation facilities with an implementation date of January 1, 2010. Break -A -Way Concessions, the exclusive food and beverage provider at the Gale Centre was informed of the Council direction March 9, 2009, following Council approval to award the company concession operations and services at the Gale Centre. The operation agreement between the City of Niagara Falls and Break -A -Way was approved by Council at its June, 14, 2010 meeting. According to Break -A -Way Concession staff, since opening June 2010, concession staff has received several requests for bottled water. Aware of the Council direction to not sell beverages in plastic bottles, the food and beverage provider researched non - plastic container water options. At the November 28, 2011, City Council meeting, Red Leaf Water February 14, 2012 - 2 - RAC- 2012 -03 representatives presented their biodegradable water bottle to Council. The Park in the City Committee and the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee followed the Red Leaf Water presentation with the recommendation for the City to remain committed to the elimination of the sale of beverages in single use plastic containers. Staff has researched different beverage containers including, aluminum can, a tetra pack, glass bottle, plastic bottle and biodegradable bottle. Most biodegradable water bottle claims cannot be substantiated. Truly biodegradable plastics are plastics that can decompose into carbon dioxide, methane, water, inorganic compounds, or biomass via microbial assimilation (the enzymatic action of a microorganism). To be considered biodegradable, this decomposition has to be measured by standardized tests and take place within a specified time period. It has been recommended to ask for proof of biodegradable certification and bio -based content. Attachment #1 outlines some of the concerns surrounding biodegradable and plastic PET bottles. Staff continues to recommend improved access to City tap water and aluminum cans for other beverages (pop and juice). By supporting reusable containers significant volumes of recyclables are diverted from the landfill. Cans are 100% recycled and are considered a closed loop product as they can be repeatedly recycled without degrading the quality of a product. According to the Niagara Region, Waste Management Services, "PET plastic has a shorter life cycle than aluminum, which doesn't have an end -of -life cycle. Therefore, aluminum is more environmentally friendly than PET plastic (Best Practice recommendation from Municipal Waste Association); PET bottles (if caps are placed back on bottles) occupy a disproportionate volume in recycling trucks compared to aluminum, because they are not compactable. Therefore, the cost of transporting PET is higher than aluminum. Table 1 — Niagara Region's Revenue per Metric Tonne Summary January 2011 to December 2011 Total Commodity Jan -11 Feb -11 Mar -11 Apr -11 May -11 Jun -11 Jul -11 Aug -11 Sep -11 Oct -11 Nov -11 Dec -11 2011 Aluminum $1,87E $1,953 $1,98C $2,022 $2,132 $2,057 $1,922 $1,93C $1,734 $1,664 $1,65C $1,584 $1,849 PET Plastic _ $639 $724 $761_ $402 $746 $741 $69C $16C $72E $73E $632 $341 $603 ANALYSIS /RATIONALE At the November 28, 2011, Council presentation, Break -A -Way staff commented on the perceived loss of revenue from the ban of plastic beverage bottles. Approximate impact to their revenue is $10,000 per year. As directed by Council, Recreation & Culture staff met with Break -A -Way staff in early December to discuss water options including glass water bottles. Based on public and safety concerns, management recommends removing glass bottles from City arenas. During the meeting, staff and the concession provider discussed the opportunity for Break - A -Way Concessions to install additional snack vending and game machines at designated locations throughout the facility. Facility staff supported installing two snack vending machines upstairs in the main bowl and two game machines, one to be located on the February 14, 2012 - 3 - RAC- 2012 -03 main level and the second machine by the upstairs concession area. City staff will grant final approval for the location and type of game machine. The City has the option of adding additional machines based on need. To provide drinking water to the Gale Centre's patrons and staff, the facility is equipped with fourteen water bottle filling stations located near the dressing rooms in each pad. Water fountains located on the main level and upstairs have recently been installed with a goose neck allowing the public to easily fill their reusable bottles. The water bottle filling stations and the water fountains are cleaned and checked every shift by facility staff. FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The City of Niagara Falls does not operate concessions at the Gale Centre or at City sport parks, therefore the City has not experienced any revenue loss with the elimination of plastic beverage bottles. Council Report R- 2007 -07 included four pad vending revenue of $25,000 based on comparable facility vending revenue and volume including plastic single -use water bottles and sport drinks. Current Gale Centre operating budget includes $8,750 for vending including Coca - Cola's $5,000 annual payment and 15% vending commission. Coca -Cola and the City of Niagara Falls have an exclusive three -year agreement (June 1, 2010 to May 31, 2013) that states Coca -Cola is the authorized sole supplier and advertiser of all cold carbonated and non - carbonated beverages with the exclusion of milk products at the Gale Centre, Chippawa Arena and F. H. Leslie Pool concession. The City cannot permit Break -A -Way Concession, the third -party concession provider to enter into an agreement with another beverage provider. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The Strategic Priority of Healthy and Safe Community, healthy living includes environmental stewardship on behalf of the City to reduce waste and to encourage recycling. ATTACHMENT 1. Biodegradable Water Bottle Background Information Recommended by: Kathy Moldenhauer, Acting Director of Recreation & Culture Approved by: 1 24° P ) Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Attachment #1 Biodegradable Water Bottle Information Biodegradable Products Institute The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) is a not - for - profit association of key individuals and groups from government, industry and academia in the United States. Through their innovative compostable label program, they educate manufacturers, legislators and consumers about the importance of scientifically based standards for compostable materials which biodegrade in large composting facilities. They also promote the use and recovery of compostable materials through municipal composting. Beginning in 2002, specifications and tests exist that scientifically prove a material will biodegrade, leaving no persistent synthetic residues. These standards are ASTM D6400 and ASTM D6868 which uses biodegradable coatings. Water Bottle certified with BPI A Colorado -based company called BIOTA uses a corn - based, biodegradable plastic bottle that can decompose within three months. They are approved and certified as commercially compostable by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI). Initial testing has demonstrated that a BIOTA water bottle will degrade within 75 to 80 days in a commercial composting situation. BIOTA bottles need high heat, micro - organisms and high moisture levels to break down. A BIOTA PLA bottle will not degrade as rapidly in a home compost pile. When exposed to the necessary conditions, BIOTA bottles will break down into water, carbon dioxide and organic material. In order for a BIOTA bottle to degrade it must be opened, emptied and placed under the right conditions. At this time, the cap is not biodegradable. BIOTA is currently researching options for its cap. Contradicting Testimony PLA products require the utilization of valuable food resources (land, food products etc). Many reports indicate that fossil fuels used in processing of plant starch for plastics is harder on the environment than the fossil fuels used in making traditional plastics. Another issue with PLA product biodegradation is that it requires an even more stringent environment to break down. These products must be placed in professional composting environments and will not break down in landfills or on road sides or oceans. The process for professional composting requires the products to be placed in a compost facility which controls the specific heat, oxygen and moisture levels. Red Leaf Water Bottle Red Leaf water is produced by Canadian company Pacific Water International Limited. They use an ENSO claimed 100% biodegradable PET bottle that has performed 3 party biodegradable testing: ASTM D 5511 Standard Test Method for Determining Anaerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials Under High - Solids Anaerobic Digestion Conditions ASTM D5526 Standard Test Method for Determining Anaerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials Under Accelerated Landfill Conditions - Independent 3rd party testing has shown up to 24.7% biodegradation within 160 days in optimized conditions. Actual rate of biodegradation will vary dependent upon environmental conditions and the biological activity of microorganisms surrounding the plastic. Source of 3rd party testing: LABWORKS Mansfield, MA 02048 LabWorks is an ISTA certified and ISO compliant laboratory with over 30 years experience in package development and testing, LabWorks is recognized for quality and accurate testing performed to ISTA, ASTM, FDA and UL standards. Eden Research Laboratory Albuquerque, NM 87107 Eden Research laboratory, headed by microbiologist Thomas Poth, is a specialized independent testing facility focusing on determination of rate of biodegradation of manufactured products through ASTM testing methods. Northeast Laboratories, Inc Berlin, CT 06037 North East Laboratories holds licenses and certification from the FDA, USDA, EPA, NELAP, State of CT and NY. NE Labs is utilized and trusted by The US Federal Government and DOD. Their employees are members of AAPS, IFT, AOAC, AWWA, AIHA and IAMFES. Canadian Plastics Industry Association CPIA endorses the position that if plastic products are to be used for aerobic composting operations, or are destined to be composted along with food or yard waste, then those products should meet the specifications for Compostable Plastics as expressed in the standard ASTM D6400 and be certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) or equivalent body as compostable based on the ASTM specifications or international equivalents. Industry Canada Those making claims concerning degradables should be aware that Industry Canada in its document Principles and Guidelines for Environmental Labeling and Advertising (Industry Canada No. 11368 94 -03) included a section dealing with degradable materials. It required that an unqualified claim that a product is degradable, biodegradable or photodegradable should be supported by competent and reliable scientific evidence. The document further stated that waste in a sanitary landfill state is deprived of air, moisture and light, retarding significantly any degradation of the product. In the current context of consumer items destined for landfill, current scientific opinion indicates that degradability claims as an environmental benefit may not be supportable. Products or packaging materials that are not diverted from the waste stream will invariably end up in disposal facilities such as landfill so any claim of degradability would not be appropriate. Canadian Bottled Water Association The Canadian Bottled Water Association defines bottled water as water that meets all federal and provincial regulations for potable water, is sealed in a sanitary container, and is - sold for human consumption. Potable means that the water is safe for human consumption. However, the regulations for bottled water are not the same as those for tap water. The quality of tap water follows the Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines, but they are only guidelines, not enforced by law. Bottled water is regulated under the Food and Drugs Act of Canada and is enforceable by law. However, while the bottled water regulations are law, the tap water guidelines are more stringent and thorough than any regulations for bottled water. SDWF SDWF is a Canadian charity that conducts research and uses scientific solutions to procure safe drinking water in rural and First Nation communities in Canada and abroad. SDWF states if tap water and bottled water are of similar quality, especially in urban areas of developed countries, is not enough to encourage you to save money by drinking tap water, here are a few more reasons. Bottled water production requires more natural resources and energy than tap water treatment and distribution does. Furthermore, scientists suggest that PET contains dangerous chemicals and water bottles can take many years to degrade. A 2006 Canadian study found that after bottles containing PET had been stored for six months, a significant level of antimony (which is a toxic chemical) had leached from the plastic into the water. Bisphenol A is a synthetic chemical that is found in plastic and canned goods, including transparent water bottles made from PET. The chemical is derived from petroleum and is one of the highest volume chemicals currently in production. Plastics that use bisphenol A are generally identified by a triangle with the number seven inside it. There is emerging concern that bisphenol A may be a hormone disruptor, which is a chemical that acts as a synthetic hormone (estrogen or androgen), and can cause a variety of diseases and defects, including cancer, miscarriages and birth defects. Another bottled water concern is the large number of plastic bottles that end up in landfills. It is estimated that 88 percent of water bottles are not recycled. In 2002, the Environment and Plastics Industry estimated that Canadians threw 65,000 tonnes of PET drink containers, many of them water bottles, into the garbage, instead of recycling. This allows the harmful chemicals in plastic water bottles to leach into nearby water supplies. And, unfortunately, recycling plastic isn4 as easy as people tend to think. Bottled water manufacturers don4 typically use recycled plastic, because of the cost, and even recycled plastic bottles generally contain more new plastic than recycled plastic. MW- 2012 -01 Niagaraaalls February 14, 2012 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works Department SUBJECT: MW- 2012 -01 Lundy's Lane Gateway/Walkway Class Environmental Assessment - Final Report RECOMMENDATION 1) That the Lundy's Lane Gateway/Walkway Class Environmental Assessment (December 2011) be received, and 2) That staff be directed to file the Notice of Study Completion effective February 17, 2012. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In January 2011, the City of Niagara Falls commenced a Schedule 'B' Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to address the requirements for a signature gateway /walkway that delineates and highlights the historic significance of the Lundy's Lane Battlefield and to feature the Historic Drummondville and Lundy's Lane business districts. The EA process examined the potential impacts of a wide range of alternatives on the natural, socioeconomic and cultural environments while having due regard for the safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic utilizing this busy arterial road (Lundy's Lane). Ten (10) alternative solutions were developed and further evaluated and organized into more specific concepts. From this analysis Concept 2 was determined to be the "Recommended Concept ". This concept includes a basic gateway feature which would include a single archway spanning the width of Lundy's Lane with appropriate double -sided signage at the midpoint of the arch as "Stage 1" of the project. The pedestrian overpass walkway feature is being proposed as Stage 2 of the project and could be initiated once pedestrian activity and safety concerns warrant the investment. The timing for Stage 2 is not currently anticipated in the next three (3) to five (5) years, however; a phased implementation plan can be modified as the Battlefield Master Plan and other initiatives (i.e., Niagara Falls History Museum Expansion, Lundy's Lane Streetscaping, Battlefield School property development) are expected to attract more visitors to the area. The adoption of this EA at this time is important to allow sufficient time for the 30 -day appeal period and the coordination of the design and construction of this feature, as the Region's project is currently underway. If there are no bump -up requests staff will advance the $350,000 design and construction phase as part of the 2012 Capital Budget deliberations , February 14, 2012 - 2 - MW- 2012 -01 BACKGROUND The Lundy's Lane Gateway/Walkway project was identified as the second component of the Lundy's Lane Legacy Project. At its meeting on January 17, 2011 Council adopted the recommendations set out in report MW- 2011 -03 which authorized the engagement of R and R Associates to commence the required EA (see attachment 1). A detailed account of the study background, opportunity statement, public consultation process and decision criterion's matrix is provided in the study's Executive Summary (see attachment 2). ANALYSIS /RATIONALE The Lundy's Lane Gateway/Walkway was estimated to cost in the range of $1.5 million which required the proponent to conduct a Schedule `B' Class EA under the current guidelines. As the Alternatives and Concepts were developed it became evident that some of the traffic projections and the number of site visits to this area were not consistently with the numbers developed during the Battlefield Master Plan exercise. This situation created somewhat of a "chicken or egg first" dilemma. From a technical perspective the need for a pedestrian overpass as this time cannot be justified. Notwithstanding this technical perspective, it is quite apparent that interest amongst the community to create a special public space has been growing for some time and that efforts to plan and engage the community regarding public realm investments in this area is appropriate. The phased solution that is being advanced represents a responsible solution for the following reasons; 1. It meets the intent of the City's Official Plan policies. 2. It is consistent with Council's Strategic Priorities by balancing the goals of being a well - planned city, healthy and safe community and economic vitality with the goals of financial stability and infrastructure sustainability. 3. It satisfies the requirements of the EA process, when and if, the second stage advances. 4. It enables the City and special interest groups to investigate alternative financial resources to complete the project. 5. It represents a realistic investment for the Corporation given the nature of its current financial challenges. The upcoming Bi- Centennial celebrations for the War of 1812 will raise the profile and public awareness of the Battlefield site. The adoption of this recommendation confirms the Council's commitment to the heritage attributes and resources of the City. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The consultant's assignment was estimated to cost approximately $80,000 (less HST) however minor scope changes requiring attendance at additional stakeholder meetings have resulted in the need for an additional $6,000 in funding. With respect to the implementation of the Recommended Concept Municipal Works staff February 14, 2012 - 3 - MW- 2012 -01 is preparing detailed project cost estimates for Council's consideration during its 2012 Budget deliberations. Upon completion of the 30 day appeal period and approval of the Capital Budget it is anticipated that the arch can be designed and constructed with a four to six -month period. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The recommendation is consistent with Council's Strategic Priority to reinvest in our community improvement areas, and promote new tourism products. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. MW- 2011 -03, January 17, 2011 2. Lundy's Lane Gateway/Walkway Class EA (December 2011) Executive Summary 3. Presentation to Niagara Falls City Council, February 14, 2012 R & R Associates Recommended by Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: Ken To d, Chief Administrative Officer Geoff Holman January 17, 2011 N i a Ka raJ'a lI,s MW- 2011 -03 REPORT TO: Members of the Committee of the Whole City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works Department and Recreation and Culture Department The recommendation(s) contained in this report were SUBJECT: MW- 2011 -03 adopted in committee and Niagara Falls History Museum ratified by City Council Lundy's Lane Battlefield Legacy Project Update RECOMMENDATION 1. That the City engage the consulting engineering services of R and R Associates Limited to complete the required Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Gateway/Walkway feature of the Lundy's Lane Legacy Project; and, 2. That $80,000 be allocated for the EA from the Lundy's Lane Historical Museum Expansion (Niagara Falls History Museum) project approved in the 2010 Capital Budget. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Lundy's Lane Battlefield Legacy Project is a $11.5 million dollar project which is planned to be implemented in three phases over the next two years. The first phase involved the renovation and expansion of the Niagara Falls History Museum (formerly the Lundy's Lane Historical Museum) which will include the development of the War of 1812 Visitors Centre, permanent and temporary exhibition galleries, a multi purpose space and modern artifact storage spaces that comply with the current standards for museums throughout the Province. This phase of the project is estimated to cost approximately $10.95 million. The second phase involves the construction of an attractive overhead Gateway/Walkway feature crossing Lundy's Lane that will provide an accessible pedestrian link to the site of the Battlegrounds. The cost of phase two was earmarked at $1.5 million. The third phase of the Legacy Project included the installation of interpretive signage and minor improvements to the Redmond Property. Phase three costs are estimated to be in the range of $800,000. The purpose of this report is to update City Council on recent developments with respect to project costs and funding and to advance the required EA needed to affirm the scope, cost and timing of the second phase of the Lundy's Lane Legacy Project. A qualified local firm has been requested to submit a detailed proposal to complete this work on the City's behalf which will include meetings with affected stakeholders and prepare preliminary design concepts that are sensitive to the financial requirements of January 17, 2011 -2- MW- 2011 -03 the project. The decision to proceed with the construction of the preferred alternative will be made upon completion of the EA expected later this Summer. BACKGROUND Overview of Phase 1 At its meeting on May 4, 2009, City Council approved the recommendations outlined in report MW- 2009 -35 retaining the services of GENIVAR Ontario Incorporated to act as Project Managers for Phase I of the project. On June 8, 2009, City Council considered report MW- 2009 -37 and approved the retention of the firm Moriyama and Teshima Architects to prepare the detailed design and contract specifications for the proposed renovation and construction. At the Conceptual Design Stage of the project (August 2009) a preliminary cost estimate was carried out by the firm CM2R. This estimate was used for budget purposes and for submissions to the Provincial and Federal governments for funding under the Build Canada Program. As the scope of the renovation and reconstruction project became more refined it was identified that provisions for soft costs, escalation allowances and space allocation for a proper HVAC system had been overlooked in the project estimate. Despite efforts to scale back the scope of the project to stay within the original estimate the most recent estimate is predicting a need for an additional $1,232,000 which will push the project cost up to approximately $10,950,000. At its meeting held on July 19, 2010, Council approved the award of the construction contract to Collaborative Structures Limited (MW- 2010 -51). Progress to date remains on schedule and on budget. Overview of Phase 2 Conceptual designs of the proposed Gateway/Walkway have been completed and a number of stakeholder meetings have taken place. This phase of the Legacy Project was not deemed eligible for funding in the original Build Canada application but is considered an integral part of the overall project. In order to confirm the cost estimate of the selected conceptual design additional investigation is needed to ensure issues such as property requirements, pedestrian accessibility, traffic sightlines and public safety issues are addressed. The construction of this structure will require a Schedule "B" Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA). Staff have invited a proposal from R and R Associates Limited who have expertise in this field and are recommending that we engae this firm to complete this task. The EA should be initiated soon so that the construction schedule can be coordinated with other Capital Works being undertaken by the City and the Niagara Region. Overview of Phase 3 The development of the designs for the interpretive signage has been completed. The Board of Museums submitted an application in 2009 to the Parks Canada Cost Sharing Program for funding to complete the interpretive signage on the Battlefield. This application was not approved but the Board resubmitted in 2010 for the renewed Parks Canada Cost Sharing Program and is awaiting word on the success of that application. January 17, 2011 -3- MW- 2011 -03 ANALYSIS AND RATIONALE The Board of Museums and staff have been working closely with the project consulting team to ensure that the overall vision of the Lundy's Lane Legacy Project is being maintained while keeping project costs in check. Many difficult decisions have been made regarding the preservation of features of the current structure and the selection of the interior and exterior materials to be used in the new facility. As you recall, The Board of Museums has initiated an aggressive donation campaign which pledged to raise $2 million towards the project. To help achieve this goal and to confirm our ongoing efforts to secure additional funding through other government sources it is important that the scope of the project be reaffirmed at this point in time. Any significant modifications to the project scope could jeopardize fundraising commitments and result in delays. This Lundy's Lane Legacy project plays a critical role in the City's efforts to revitalize the Historic Drummondville Business Improvement Area. Other Capital Works investments such as the planned underground servicing, streetscaping and Sylvia Place Market projects will contribute significantly to the redevelopment of this unique community within the City. While funding concerns are always an important part of the decision process, it should be noted that the project estimates contain reasonable contingency allowances to cover minor oversights and field decisions. The proposal from the consultant includes a comprehensive work plan estimated to cost approximately $49,500. Additional work including a geotechnical investigation, archaeological assessment and structural engineering review will be performed by sub - consultants under the direction of R and R Associates Limited at an estimated cost of $30,500 bringing the total project cost to $80,000. The Consultant will be required to sign the standard engineering services agreement in accordance with the City's Purchasing Policy. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The 2010 Capital Budget included multi -year funding for Phase I of the Legacy Project of approximately $11,500,000. Assuming the final costs for Phase I come in at the estimated $10,950.00 the budget will only have about $550,000 remaining to fund Phase II and III of the overall project. While it is possible that the cost of Phase II may not be as high as the original $1.5 million estimate the EA will provide us with a more accurate budget number. Additional funding of up $1,750,000 may be required in the 2011 -2015 Capital Forecast to fund the remaining components of this project. Opportunities to access funding from various Federal and Provincial sources are underway however confirmation of the scope of the project is needed to complete the necessary applications. It should also be noted that part of the funding formula includes a $2,000,000 contribution from fundraising efforts of the Board of Museums. The status of these efforts will be provided under a separate report. January 17, 2011 -4- MW- 2011 -03 ATTACHMENTS 1. MW- 2010 -51 - NFHM Tender Results - Restoration and Expansion Project 2. R and R Associates Proposal (July 23, 2010). 1 Recommended by: Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works )2 Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer G. Holman Lundy's Lane Gateway/Walkway Class Environmental Assessment December 2011 Lundy's Lane between Drummond Road and Main Street, City of Niagara Falls Project File Report (Final Draft) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Environmental Assessment Study In January 2011, the City of Niagara Falls commenced a Schedule `B' Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study to address the requirements for a signature gateway /walkway connecting the north /south Lundy's Lane Battlefield areas currently bisected by Lundy's Lane. The Class EA follows Phase 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class EA planning process (MEA October 2000, as amended in 2007). The Environmental Assessment study addresses alternative solutions for a gateway /walkway opportunity within the study area and the potential impacts on the natural, socio- economic, and cultural environments as well as various technical components including pedestrian and vehicle transportation, structural issues, and municipal services and utilities. The Project File This Project File report documents the planning and design process followed through Phase 1 and 2 of the Class EA process to determine the recommended undertaking and the environmentally significant aspects for the Lundy's Lane Gateway Class Environmental Assessment in accordance with the procedures for Schedule 'B' projects. The Project File documents the planning and decision making process, including consultation with technical agencies, stakeholders and the public, which has been followed to arrive at the preferred solution. The Project File also sets out the mitigating measures proposed to avoid or minimize environmental impacts. Study Background The basis of the study derives its beginnings from an original proposal by the Lundy's Lane Business Improvement Association (BIA) for the creation of a gateway feature spanning Lundy's Lane just west of Main Street in the City of Niagara Falls. Subsequent to the BIA proposal, the concept of a gateway feature was adopted through the War of 1812 Bicentennial project and redeveloped as a gateway /walkway feature as part of the Lundy's Lane Battlefield Legacy Project. The gateway /walkway was proposed to be relocated further west to form a connective Lundy's Lane Battlefield link across Lundy's Lane, currently bisecting the historic battlefield. The need to undertake a Class Environmental Assessment study was originally identified by the City to meet the planning requirements under the Class EA process while ensuring that a range of solutions were thoroughly investigated and developed to achieve the objective of a viable gateway /walkway alternative while addressing potential environmental impacts as a result of the implementation of the preferred solution. R and R Associates Inc. Page ES -1 Lundy's Lane Gateway/Walkway Class Environmental Assessment December 2011 Lundy's Lane between Drummond Road and Main Street, City of Niagara Falls Project File Report (Final Draft) Study Area The study area limits include the area extending from the Drummond Road /Lundy's Lane intersection to the Main Street/Lundy's Lane intersection including adjacent properties (north and south) along the roadway (Figure ES -1). Lundy's Lane is under the jurisdiction of the Regional Municipality of Niagara and is designated as an Arterial Road under both the Niagara Region's Official Plan and the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan. Drummond Road and Main Street are designated as Arterial and Collector Roads, respectively under the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan. Lundy's Lane maintains a four lane urban cross - section with a posted speed limit of 50 km /hr and an existing roadway right -of -way width of about 20 metres. The proposed and existing roadway allowance under the City's Official Plan and Region's Policy Plan is 26.2 metres, respectively. The predominant future land uses within the study area, as designated by the City's Official Plan, include Resort Commercial, Open Space and Minor Commercial. The Open Space areas primarily encompass areas of the Lundy's Lane Battlefield and the Drummond Hill Cemetery. Lundy's Lane is currently designated as a Satellite District, focusing on commercial and tourist functions, including the heritage district at Drummond Hill. The Tourism District extends along both sides of Lundy's Lane easterly of Drummond Road to Hanan Avenue. Presently, there are a number of existing commercial uses within the study area limits including a gas station, restaurants, motels /hotels, churches (Drummond Hill Presbyterian and Lundy's Lane United Churches), retail stores and residences. The Lundy's Lane Battlefield Park is located on the north side of Lundy's Lane within the northwest quadrant of the Hanan Avenue /Lundy's Lane intersection. Figure ES -1 — Lundy's Lane Gateway Study Area Limits -a Q Summer Street ro Latshaw Fm Street Nrs CD CV Lundy's Lane 6 m L Battlefield Parkin = 0 � 20 20 Lundy's Lane (Regional Road 20) Drummond Buchner Place Hitl Cemetery 4+ Study C { TY OF NIAGARA FALLS Area ca Limits Barker Street R and R Associates Inc. Page ES -2 Lundy's Lane Gateway/Walkway Class Environmental Assessment December 2011 Lundy's Lane between Drummond Road and Main Street, City of Niagara Falls Project File Report (Final Draft) Description of the Opportunity The implementation of a gateway /walkway facility represents an opportunity for the City of Niagara Falls, the Lundy's Lane BIA, and for the War of 1812 Bicentennial project to create a feature that will work toward meeting the goals of the City's Official Plan for the implementation of gateways as part of improving the public realm, improving landscape aesthetics for the BIA, and significantly enhancing the Lundy's Lane Legacy Project through physically connecting the battlefield site currently bisected by Lundy's Lane. These goals were summarized into the following Opportunity Statement: "The implementation of a gateway /walkway feature within the Lundy's Lane corridor will serve to meet the goals of the Official Plan, enhance the overall aesthetics of the corridor, and support and complement the Lundy's Lane Legacy Project" Public Consultation Process Public consultation is a key feature of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment planning and design process. Through an effective public participation program, the proponent can generate meaningful dialogue between the project planners and the public, allowing an exchange of ideas and the broadening of the information base, leading to better decision - making. As part of this study, a Stakeholders Group was established to provide external stakeholders with an opportunity to provide input into the Class EA process. Three meetings with various Stakeholders were held during the course of the study. In addition to the Stakeholder meetings, one Public Information Centre (PIC) was held to provide a forum and an opportunity for public input into the study. As a result of the input from the Stakeholders and the general public at the PIC, the following issues and concerns were documented as part of the study: • The general concept of a gateway /walkway structure within the context of the Battlefield site and the Lundy's Lane corridor including key features that were important to Stakeholders and the general public; • The degree of accessibility and pedestrian safety for a future walkway crossing of the Lundy's Lane corridor (i.e. pedestrian stairways versus ramp connections and at -grade versus above grade street crossings) and the need for compliance with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA); • The potential location for a gateway feature in terms of how it best addressed Stakeholder concerns related to: future roadway, parking lot and transit improvements; physically linking the north and south battlefield areas; pedestrian access; property impacts; potential archaeological impacts; integration with future battlefield improvements; building sight lines, and potential impacts on the natural environment; R and R Associates Inc. Page ES -3 Lundy's Lane Gateway/Walkway Class Environmental Assessment December 2011 Lundy's Lane between Drummond Road and Main Street, City of Niagara Falls Project File Report (Final Draft) • The timing for the construction of a future gateway or combination gateway /walkway feature within the context of the War of 1812 two hundred year celebration from 2012 to 2014; • Lack of support for a future grade- separated pedestrian walkway constructed in isolation of Battlefield tourist attractions and interpretive pathways; • The inability to warrant the construction of a pedestrian walkway over the Lundy's Lane corridor without a sufficient number of documented visitors /tourists to the Battlefield site (currently and in the future); and • The need for additional infrastructure and services to accommodate an increase in future tourism — washroom facilities, parking areas, utilities, lighting, maintenance and security. Alternative Solutions A number of alternative solutions (1 through 10) were considered in addressing the opportunity for the implementation of a gateway /walkway feature within the study area. The alternative solutions are described below, shown grouped under various descriptions where the alternatives are similar in nature. No. Description of Alternative Solutions 1 Do Nothing (1) No improvements or changes would be made to the system (i.e. the Opportunity is not acted upon). 2, 3 Enhancements for the Level Pedestrian Crosswalk at Drummond Road (2) or Main Street (3) Improve the directional signage (way - finding for pedestrians) and the provision of potential crosswalk improvements (pavement delineations, and /or signs) to encourage and direct pedestrians to /from the battlefield site toward the existing north -south level pedestrian crosswalk at the Lundy's Lane /Drummond Road intersection (east side) or toward the existing north -south level pedestrian crosswalk at the Lundy's Lane /Main Street intersection (west side). 4,5, 6 Provide Midblock Pedestrian Signalized Crossing (MPS) or Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) between Drummond Road and Main Street or a fully signalized intersection with Intersection Pedestrian Signals (IPS) at Hanan Avenue MPS (4) — Provide midblock pedestrian signals similar to standard traffic signals except that there would only be two approaches for which signal heads would be required. The signals would be pedestrian actuated with similar pedestrian signal head timing philosophy as traffic signals. Standard pedestrian Walk and Flashing Don't Walk symbol indications (potentially supplemented with countdown displays) would be activated via push buttons for pedestrians wishing to cross the major street. PXO (5) — Provide a pedestrian crossover (or PXO) to provide mid -block traffic control through the use of pedestrian actuated flashing yellow beacons, overhead signage and crosswalk pavement markings. In addition, this alternative would include PXO pavement markings and pedestrian crossing signs located at the approaches. IPS (6) — Signalize the existing T- intersection at Hanan Avenue to alternate the right -of -way between conflicting streams of vehicular traffic and pedestrians crossing Lundy's Lane, with maximum safety and efficiency. The traffic signals would include pedestrian signal heads to control pedestrians and pavement delineated crosswalks on Hanan Avenue and Lundy's Lane R and R Associates Inc. Page ES -4 Lundy's Lane Gateway/Walkway Class Environmental Assessment December 2011 Lundy's Lane between Drummond Road and Main Street, City of Niagara Falls Project File Report (Final Draft) No. Description of Alternative Solutions 7, 8 Provide a Pedestrian Lundy's Lane Underpass (7) or Overpass (8) Provide a pedestrian underpass (tunnel) under Lundy's Lane or an overpass (bridge structure) over Lundy's Lane perpendicular to the flow of traffic on Lundy's Lane. An underpass would generally involve stairs or ramps that lead down to the below - ground passageway. The overpass would be a freestanding facility and would either be open or enclosed with stairs or a ramp leading up to the overpass. 9 Provide a Gateway Feature on its own with use of the Existing Level Crossings at Drummond Road and Main Street (9) This alternative would involve constructing a streetscape gateway feature that honours the Lundy's Lane Battlefield while accommodating pedestrian traffic via the current north -south pedestrian crossings provided at Drummond Road and Main Street. 10 A Combination of Planning Alternatives (10) This alternative involves a combination of Alternatives 2, 3, 7, 8 and /or 9 to meet the objectives of the Opportunity Statement (e.g., Provide a pedestrian gateway /walkway feature with alternative pedestrian access via Drummond Road and Main Street intersections along with improvements at the existing crosswalk locations or through the use of midblock crossings or a new signalized intersection, etc.). Based on the evaluation of the alternatives, Solution 10 was carried forward as the Preferred Solution. Solution 10 is a solution which combines various components of Solutions 8 and 9 and would allow for additional components from Solutions 2 and 3 where required'. Solution 10 includes the following general attributes: • Provides gateway features that can be developed to support the objectives of the Official Plan, Lundy's Lane and Main Street BIAs, and the Lundy's Lane Legacy Project; • Provides improvements for pedestrian access across Lundy's Lane; • Could be implemented to minimize impacts on the existing transportation network, reduce structural impacts, and minimize natural, social, built and cultural environmental impacts; and • Reduces potential impacts to existing municipal services and utilities. Development of Alternative Concepts The Preferred Solution (Solution 10) was further developed into range of alternative "concepts" within the context of the Opportunity Statement. Building upon input received from the Stakeholders, a number of ideas were developed that encompassed different permutations and combinations of common gateway /walkway structural design elements. These elements were then assembled to form the range of alternative concepts. This "modular approach" toward the development of the concepts began with a simple gateway feature and then continued by adding additional structural elements (e.g., viewing area, stairs, ramps, pedestrian walkway, etc.) to each previous concept. Ultimately, a range of concepts were developed to fully satisfy 1 The Regional Municipality of Niagara is currently planning intersection improvements at the Lundy's Lane /Drummond Road and Lundy's Lane /Main Street intersections anticipated to be completed in 2012. R and R Associates Inc. Page ES -5 Lundy's Lane Gateway/Walkway Class Environmental Assessment December 2011 Lundy's Lane between Drummond Road and Main Street, City of Niagara Falls Project File Report (Final Draft) the Opportunity Statement and provide the key features desired by the Stakeholders. The key structural elements of the gateway /walkway alternative concepts included the following: • Gateway Configuration — Concrete Arch (gateway only feature) or Metal Arch (either gateway only feature or combination gateway /walkway feature); • North /South Gateway/Walkway Piers — Basic Concrete Core and Stone Face or Lookout Tower with Viewing Platform; • Pedestrian Bridge Crossing — Three metre wide Pedestrian Bridge; • Symbolic Observation Towers — Large or small Steel Towers; and • Pedestrian Access — Via Stairways or Accessible Ramps (access provided via stairways, ramps or a combination of stairways and ramps). Ten concepts were developed based on the arrangement of the structural components as follows: Concept 1 - Gateway Feature — This concept included the placement of simple piers on the north and south sides of the Lundy's Lane corridor connected by a single arch gateway with decorative signage located at the midpoint of the archway. Concept 2 - Gateway Feature — This concept was similar to Concept 1 and included simple north /south piers connected by a single arch gateway and decorative signage. The piers were enhanced with symbolic observation towers located on either side of Lundy's Lane and the archway was enhanced with stylized soldiers. Concept 3 - Gateway Feature with North Pier Viewing Area — Retaining the features of Concept 2, this alternative included the addition of a north pier viewing area with access provided via a stairway connection to the existing sidewalk facilities on the north side of Lundy's Lane. Concept 4 - Gateway/Walkway Feature (No Viewing Area) — This concept included a three metre wide pedestrian walkway supported by a double archway connecting the north and south piers. Stylized soldiers were provided along each side of the walkway, spanning the east and west faces. Decorative signage, located at the midpoint of the archway, was included facing Lundy's Lane to the east and west. Access to the pedestrian walkway is provided via a stairway connection to the existing Lundy's Lane sidewalk facilities located on the north and south side of the roadway. In the case of the stairway connection on the north side, an additional section of walkway and stairs would be required to ensure a proper connection to the existing sidewalk due to the higher ground elevation on this side of the roadway. 2 Note that basic Option 1 is shown with portal openings within the upper half of the pier structure. R and R Associates Inc. Page ES -6 Lundy's Lane Gateway/Walkway Class Environmental Assessment December 2011 Lundy's Lane between Drummond Road and Main Street, City of Niagara Falls Project File Report (Final Draft) Concept 5 - Gateway/Walkway Feature with North Pier Viewing Area — This concept was identical to Concept 4 with the addition of a north pier viewing area. Access to the pedestrian walkway is provided via a stairway connection to the existing Lundy's Lane sidewalk facilities located on the north and south sides of the roadway. Concept 6 - Gateway/Walkway Feature with North Pier Viewing Area — This concept built on Concept 5, exhibiting identical features and the addition of a larger symbolic observation tower located overhead of the north pier viewing area. Access to the pedestrian walkway is provided via a stairway connection to the existing Lundy's Lane sidewalk facilities located on the north and south sides of the roadway. Concept 7 - Gateway/Walkway Feature with North Pier Viewing Area — Building on Concept 6, this concept included the addition of a pedestrian ramp providing access to the north pier viewing area, supplementing the stairway access. The ramp would be located north of the viewing area and connected to a future formalized pathway traversing the north battlefield area. The stairway connections for both piers from the pedestrian walkway would remain joined to the existing Lundy's Lane sidewalk facilities located on the north and south sides of the roadway. Concept 8 - Gateway/Walkway Feature with North Pier Viewing Area — This concept retained the amenities of Concept 6 and provided a pedestrian ramp connection to the south pier and no pedestrian ramp connection to the north pier viewing area. The ramp would be located west or east of the south pier and connected to a future formalized pathway traversing the south battlefield area. The stairway connections for both piers from the pedestrian walkway would remain joined to the existing Lundy's Lane sidewalk facilities located on the north and south sides of the roadway. Concept 9 - Gateway/Walkway Feature with North Pier Viewing Area — This concept retained the features of Concept 6 and included full accessibility to the pedestrian walkway via the inclusion of both stairway and pedestrian ramp connections to the piers located on either side of Lundy's Lane. The stairway connections would connect to the existing sidewalk facilities on Lundy's Lane while the ramps would connect to future formalized pathways traversing the north and south battlefield areas. Concept 10 - Gateway/Walkway Feature with North Pier Viewing Area — This concept retained the features of Concept 6 with the exception of the removal of the stairway connections to the sidewalks located on either side of Lundy's Lane. Pedestrian access to the overhead walkway is provided via ramps connecting each pier to future formalized pathways traversing the north and south battlefield areas. Preliminary construction cost estimates for the concepts were developed based on the cost of the various structural components that formed each concept. The concepts were evaluated a number of times with the criteria groups being weighted differently each time in terms of their degree of importance. Employing different weightings provided a "sensitivity analysis" which R and R Associates Inc. Page ES -7 Lundy's Lane Gateway/Walkway Class Environmental Assessment December 2011 Lundy's Lane between Drummond Road and Main Street, City of Niagara Falls Project File Report (Final Draft) ensured the accuracy of the evaluation results and concept rankings, taking into consideration the variability between the criteria categories and the identified environmental impacts. Description of the Recommended Concept Based on the results of the evaluation of the concepts, Concept 2 was determined to be the preferred concept and was carried forward as the Recommended Concept. Concept 2 includes a basic gateway feature that would span Lundy's Lane near the eastern limit of the "location envelope" as discussed in Section 5.5 of the report. The gateway would include north and south piers connected by a single archway spanning over Lundy's Lane with appropriate signage located at the midpoint of the arch. The signage would be installed on both sides of the arch making it viewable from the east and west directions of travel. The future structural design of the gateway would include features that: • Define the Lundy's Lane Battlefield as a focal point through the incorporation of heritage features; • Provide a sense of place and arrival for the battlefield and neighbourhood BIAs; • Reinforce the Historic Drummondville community theme; and • Ensure aesthetic compatibility with the surrounding neighbourhood. The final preliminary and detail design of the gateway feature may include a range of other construction materials for the piers, arch connection, foundations and decorative signage and will require further consultation with Stakeholders to refine the final design requirements and aesthetics requirements. Future Pedestrian Walkway Feature In keeping with the original vision of the Lundy's Lane Battlefield Master Plan (anticipated number of visitors per year) and the Lundy's Lane Battlefield Landscape Master Plan (Pedestrian Skywalk) and recognizing the recommendations of the Lundy's Lane Battlefield Master Plan Traffic Study, the recommended concept could be considered as "Stage 1" with the completion of a gateway across Lundy's Lane. "Stage 2" could include a pedestrian walkway overpass structure to either replace or augment the existing gateway crossing in the future depending on how the gateway is structurally designed and constructed. Stage 1 would satisfy the requirements of the Opportunity Statement under the Environmental Assessment while Stage 2 could be initiated if pedestrian crossing volumes were warranted in the future as part of the ongoing development of the Lundy's Lane Battlefield site. Based on a review of stakeholder feedback during the Environmental Assessment process, it was felt that further development of the battlefield site (e.g., addition of display areas and interpretive pathways) would be required to attract potential visitors which in turn would provide a higher pedestrian demand for an overhead crossing of Lundy's Lane along with additional R and R Associates Inc. Page ES -8 Lundy's Lane Gateway/Walkway Class Environmental Assessment December 2011 Lundy's Lane between Drummond Road and Main Street, City of Niagara Falls Project File Report (Final Draft) infrastructure improvements needed to accommodate future visitors. The timing for the initiation of Stage 2 would depend, in part, on the number of visitors warranting the installation of a walkway, on the need for pedestrian safety, and on available funding for the construction of a walkway structure. In addition, accessibility and location issues of a future walkway would also need to be addressed along with any potential environmental impacts. Therefore, consideration of the initial gateway location should be conducted with foresight toward a future Stage 2 entailing the addition of a Lundy's Lane pedestrian overpass structure. Construction Cost and Timing The total estimated construction cost for Concept 2 is $342,450 based on the combination of structural components for this alternative. The estimated construction cost includes a contingency amount of twenty percent that includes costs associated with construction mobilization /demobilization, traffic control during construction, and landscaping. The construction of a future gateway feature will need to consider the anticipated Regional Municipality of Niagara's reconstruction works within the Lundy's Lane (Regional Road 20) corridor between Main Street and Drummond Road. Phase 1 of the Region's reconstruction works includes the watermain and sanitary sewer servicing improvements which is currently scheduled to be completed by the end of March 2012. Phase 2 of the reconstruction works involves roadway reconstruction and intersection improvements at the Drummond Road and Main Street intersections which will commence in April 2012 with anticipated completion by the end of May 2012. Construction coordination between future gateway construction and the ongoing roadway construction improvements will be required to ensure that there are no conflicts between construction contracts. Potential Impacts, Mitigating and Monitoring Measures The determination of the final gateway feature location will need to consider the following: • Planned improvements within the Regional Road 20 (Lundy's Lane) transportation corridor; • Potential impacts to existing and /or future municipal services and utilities; • Vertical clearance above the roadway surface to safely accommodate the selected design vehicle(s) and sufficient horizontal clearance from the north /south piers to accommodate both design vehicles and pedestrian access (roadway sidewalks) requirements; • The placement of the south pier in relationship to the existing Commemorative Wall in terms of potential structural impacts via the pier foundation; R and R Associates Inc. Page ES -9 Lundy's Lane Gateway/Walkway Class Environmental Assessment December 2011 Lundy's Lane between Drummond Road and Main Street, City of Niagara Falls Project File Report (Final Draft) • Additional studies may be required such as a geotechnical investigation and /or archaeological investigation to satisfy Provincial requirements prior to the construction of the gateway should the footprint of the gateway piers be located within areas identified as having archaeological potential; • The construction of future vehicle parking lot facilities and City transit infrastructure improvements; • The need for additional property should be clearly identified in terms of the placement of the gateway piers; • Ongoing development of the Battlefield areas north and south of Lundy's Lane and where and how the gateway feature should be located in terms of integrating with the future battlefield improvements such as interpretive pathways; • Potential impacts to building sight lines; and • Potential impacts to the existing natural environment. Mitigation measures will be included to address the following potential adverse effects during the construction of the gateway feature: • Disposal of excess materials; • Protection of existing vegetation; • Construction noise; • Mud and dust control during construction; and • Disruption to vehicular traffic during construction. The mitigation and monitoring conditions described in Section 5.7.4 of the report indicate a commitment on the part of the City to mitigate potential environmental impacts and undertake a monitoring program during and after construction. All works associated with the proposed undertaking will be executed in such a manner, which to the fullest extent possible, minimizes any adverse effects on the natural environment within the project area. The Contractor will be responsible to ensure that his personnel are sufficiently aware and instructed that the work is to be carried out in a manner consistent with minimizing environmental impacts. R and R Associates Inc. Page ES -10 NiagaraJ1alls Lundy's P February 14, 201 Innovative • Personalized • Quality Service Tonight's Presentation • To present a synopsis of the Gateway /Walkway Class EA study including the following: • Need for an Environmental Assessment Study • Study Background and Study Area • Description of the Opportunity and the "Opportunity Statement" • Public Consultation Process • Alternative Solutions and Concepts • The Recommended Concept • Construction Cost and Timing • Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures February 14, 2012 - 2 Niagaraf%nits Lundy's Lane Gateway /Walkway Class Environmental Assessment Study The Environmental Assessment Study • The City of Niagara Falls commenced a Schedule 'B' Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study in January 2011 to address the requirements for a gateway /walkway concept connecting the north /south Lundy's Lane Battlefield areas currently bisected by Lundy's Lane. • The Class EA followed Phase 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class EA planning and design process (MEA October 2000, as amended in 2007). • The study addressed the technical requirements of a gateway /walkway feature and the potential impacts such a feature could have on the natural, socio- economic, and cultural environments. • The Project File report documents the study's planning and decision making process, including consultation with technical agencies, stakeholders and the public, that was followed to arrive at the recommended concept. Mitigation measures are also documented as part of the report. February 14, 2012 - 3 Niagarai f%aI is Lundy's Lane Gateway /Walkway Class Environmental Assessment Study Study Background and Study Area • The creation of a gateway feature spanning Lundy's Lane just west of Main Street was originally proposed by the Lundy's Lane BIA. • The gateway feature was subsequently adopted through the War of 1812 Bicentennial project and redeveloped as a gateway /walkway connection as part of the Lundy's Lane Battlefield Legacy Project. • The gateway /walkway connection was envisioned to form a connective link across Lundy's Lane, joining the north and south Battlefield areas. • The study area limits for the Class EA study included Lundy's Lane from Drummond Road to Main Street including properties adjacent to the roadway. • Lundy's Lane is under the jurisdiction of Niagara Region and is a four lane urban roadway cross - section with a posted speed limit of 50 km /hr and a proposed right -of -way width of 26.2 metres under the City's Official Plan and Region's Policy Plan. Niagarara/Is Lundy's Lane Gateway /Walkway Class Environmental Assessment Study February 14, 2012 - 4 Study Area Location February 14, 2012 - 5 Niagararaiiv Lundy's Lane Gateway /Walkway Class Environmental Assessment Study Description of the Opportunity • The implementation of a gateway /walkway link across Lundy's Lane represents an opportunity for the City of Niagara Falls, Lundy's Lane BIA, and War of 1812 Bicentennial project to create a feature that will work toward meeting the goals of the City's Official Plan for: • The implementation of gateways as part of improving the public realm; • Improving landscape aesthetics for the BIA; and • Significantly enhancing the Lundy's Lane Legacy Project through physically connecting the battlefield site currently bisected by Lundy's Lane. "Opportunity Statement" "The implementation of a gateway/walkway feature within the Lundy's Lane corridor will serve to meet the goals of the Official Plan, enhance the overall aesthetics of the corridor, and support and complement the Lundy's Lane Legacy Project." February 14, 2012 - 6 \ hip) raJ%nlls Lundy's Lane Gateway /Walkway Class Environmental Assessment Study Spring /Summer 2011 Public Consultation Process Fall 2011 Winter 2012 Identify Opportunity Notice of Study Commencement Identify Alternative Solutions for the Opportunity Opportunity for Stakeholder and Public input to address issues and concerns Inventory Natural, Socio- Economic, and Cultural Environments Document Project File Report Identify Impact of Alternative Solutions on the Environment and Mitigating Measures Select Preferred Concept Evaluate Alternative Solutions Stakeholder Meetings Public Information Centre Notice of Study Completion and Public Review Period of Project File Report (Minimum of 30 Calendar Days) Presentation of Study to City Council Notice of Study Completion 30 Day Public Review Period pproval rte, February 14, 2012 - 7 Niagarajknlls Lundy's Lane Gateway /Walkway Class Environmental Assessment Study Alternative Solutions • Alternative Solutions (Addressing the Opportunity Statement) • Do Nothing. • Undertake enhancements for the existing level pedestrian crosswalks at Drummond Road or Main Street. • Provide a midblock pedestrian signalized crossing (MPS) or a pedestrian crossover (PXO) between Drummond Road and Main Street or provide a fully signalized intersection with intersection pedestrian signals (IPS) at the Hanan Avenue /Lundy's Lane intersection. • Provide a pedestrian Lundy's Lane underpass or overpass structure. • Provide a gateway feature on its own with use of the existing level pedestrian crossings located at Drummond Road and /or Main Street. • A Combination of the above solutions. February 14, 2012 - 8 Niagara]klIIs Lundy's Lane Gateway /Walkway Class Environmental Assessment Study Preferred Solution • Based on the evaluation of the alternative solutions, the Preferred Solution (a combination of alternative solutions) included the following attributes: • Implementation of gateway features that could be developed to support the objectives of the Official Plan, Lundy's Lane and Main Street BIAs, and the Lundy's Lane Legacy Project; • Improvements for pedestrian access across Lundy's Lane; • Designed to minimize impacts on the existing transportation network and to the natural, social, built and cultural environments; and • Reduced potential impacts to existing municipal services and utilities. • An overpass structure with a range of potential gateway/ walkway features, minimal footprint and sight line impacts, and the use of existing pedestrian crossing infrastructure. February 14, 2012 - 9 Niagara/ kills Lundy's Lane Gateway /Walkway Class Environmental Assessment Study Gateway /Walkway Concepts • Alternative Concepts (Refining the Preferred Solution) • The Preferred Solution was further developed into range of alternative "concepts" within the context of the Opportunity Statement, building upon input received from Stakeholders. • A "modular approach" was used to develop a number of concepts using a range of common structural elements (e.g., piers, archway, viewing area, stairs, ramps, pedestrian walkway, etc.). • Ten separate concepts were developed based on the arrangement of the structural elements beginning with a simple arched gateway to the provision of a fully accessible pedestrian walkway spanning Lundy's Lane. • The concepts were evaluated a number of times with criteria groups weighted differently each time in terms of their degree of importance. NiagaraftuIts Lundy's Lane Gateway /Walkway Class Environmental Assessment Study February 14, 2012 -10 Recommended Concept • The Recommended Concept includes a basic single arched gateway spanning Lundy's Lane between north and south piers located to the east of the Drummond Hill Presbyterian Church with appropriate decorative signage located at the midpoint of the arch. The signage would be installed on both sides of the arch making it viewable from the east and west directions of travel. • The recommended concept would: • Define the Lundy's Lane Battlefield as a focal point through the incorporation of heritage features; • Provide a sense of place and arrival for the battlefield and neighbourhood BIAs; • Reinforce the Historic Drummondville community theme; and • Ensure aesthetic compatibility with the surrounding neighbourhood. • February 14, 2012 -11 Niagararalls Lundy's Lane Gateway /Walkway Class Environmental Assessment Study Location of Proposed Gateway Feature tion of Skywalk as in' y Lane Battlefield ndscape Master Plan. .ApproVrnate location of prdpo d Gateway. Feature. South attlefield Areas of Archaeological Potential Niagaraf ally Lundy's Lane Gateway /Walkway Class Environmental Assessment Study February 14, 2012 - 12 Location of Proposed Gateway Feature • The final design of the gateway feature may include a range of other construction materials for the piers, archway connection, foundations and decorative signage and will require further consultation with Stakeholders to refine the final design requirements and aesthetic requirements Niagarapilts Lundy's Lane Gateway /Walkway Class Environmental Assessment Study February 14, 2012 - 13 Gateway Concept Views Looking west along Lundy's Lane toward the gateway feature Looking east along Lundy's Lane toward the gateway feature NiagarafkiI►s Lundy's Lane Gateway /Walkway Class Environmental Assessment Study Gateway Concept View (Bird's Eye View — Looking Southeast) February 14, 2012 - 15 N iaga raj:ails Lundy's Lane Gateway /Walkway Class Environmental Assessment Study Future Pedestrian Walkway • In keeping with the original vision of the Lundy's Lane Battlefield Master Plan and recognizing the recommendations of the Lundy's Lane Battlefield Master Plan Traffic Study, the recommended concept could be considered as "Stage 1" with the completion of a gateway across Lundy's Lane. • "Stage 2" could include a pedestrian walkway overpass structure in the future to either replace or augment the existing gateway crossing, depending on how the gateway is structurally designed and constructed. • Stage 1 would satisfy the requirements of the Opportunity Statement under the current Environmental Assessment. • Stage 2 could be initiated if pedestrian crossing volumes were warranted in the future along with further development of the battlefield site (e.g., addition of display areas and interpretive pathways) to attract more visitors. • The timing for the initiation of Stage 2 would depend, in part, on the number of visitors warranting the installation of a walkway, on the need for pedestrian safety, and on available funding for the construction of a walkway structure. Accessibility and location issues related to a future walkway would also need to be addressed along with any potential environmental impacts. February 14, 2012 - 16 Miagarapaiis Lundy's Lane Gateway /Walkway Class Environmental Assessment Study Design and Construction Considerations • Planned improvements within the Regional Road 20 (Lundy's Lane) transportation corridor; • Potential impacts to existing and /or future municipal services and utilities; • Vertical clearance above the roadway surface to safely accommodate the selected design vehicle(s) and sufficient horizontal clearance from the north /south piers to accommodate both design vehicles and pedestrian access (roadway sidewalks) requirements; • The placement of the south pier in relationship to the existing Commemorative Wall in terms of potential structural impacts via the pier foundation; • Additional studies may be required such as a geotechnical investigation and /or archaeological investigation to satisfy Provincial or other requirements prior to the construction of the gateway should the footprint of the gateway piers be located within areas identified as having archaeological potential; • Integration of future vehicle parking lot facilities and City transit infrastructure improvements; �+F liaga rapt' Ils Lundy's Lane Gateway /Walkway Class Environmental Assessment Study February 14, 2012 - 17 Design and Construction Considerations • The need for additional property should be clearly identified in terms of the placement of the gateway piers; • Ongoing development of the Battlefield areas north and south of Lundy's Lane and where and how the gateway feature should be located in terms of integrating with the future battlefield improvements such as interpretive pathways; • Potential impacts to building sight lines; and ■ Potential impacts to the existing natural environment. February 14, 2012 -18 Viagara!i.11s Lundy's Lane Gateway /Walkway Class Environmental Assessment Study Next Steps • Project File report is approved by City Council. • Notice of Study Completion is advertised and Project File report is placed on the public record for review and comment for a 30 -day review period. • Environmental Assessment is approved by the Ministry of the Environment, accounting for potential Part II Order requests. ■ Study proceeds to preliminary /detail design and construction contingent on available funding and further required studies. February 14, 2012 - 19 Niagaraf%alls Lundy's Lane Gateway /Walkway Class Environmental Assessment Study Presentation to Niagara Falls City Council Lundy's Lane Gateway /Walkway Class Environmental Assessment Thank You! February 14, 2012 - 20 Niagarapill►s Lundy's Lane Gateway /Walkway Class Environmental Assessment Study ffyle MW- 2012 -09 NiagaraJalls February 14, 2012 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW- 2012 -09 Patrick Cummings Memorial Sports Complex Project Detail Report RECOMMENDATION For the information of Council. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY At the August 15, 2011, City Council meeting a report was requested to detail the projects that have been completed at Patrick Cummings Memorial Sports Complex. The recent project was tied into the Recreation Infrastructure (RinC) funding program. The master plan for the park was completed in 2003. Following the park master plan the City of Niagara Falls Strategic Plan for the Provision of Parks, Recreation, Arts & Culture (2007) created a ten -year plan listing action steps for the department. A component of the Strategic Plan was a Final Needs Assessment Report (2006) that reviewed the City's outdoor playing fields and indoor facilities to determine future indoor and outdoor facility needs. Facility needs were determined on actual use, anticipated future use and broader activity trends. To date the City has spent more than $4.76 million in the development of this site. BACKGROUND The City of Niagara Falls, in conjunction with the Niagara Falls Optimist Park and Slo -Pitch National has been hosting the Slo -Pitch Provincial and National championships in Niagara Falls since 1988. SIo -Pitch holds the Can -Am SIo -Pitch Tournament on one weekend in late May. National Championships are held on one weekend in late August every other year and the Provincial Championships take place over four weekends in September. The Slo-Pitch tournaments have long been recognized for the significant contribution to the local economy through sport tourism. The City is committed to working with SIo -Pitch to ensure the necessary facilities and amenities are provided for their event. The City of Niagara Falls Strategic Plan for the Provision of Parks, Recreation, Arts & Culture (2007) stated: Outdoor sport facility recommendations: • City should not provide any additional baseball diamonds or softball diamonds during the term of the plan. • City should provide five (5) additional soccer fields, one for current needs and four (4) for future needs. February 14, 2012 - 2 - MW- 2012 -09 • City should provide one football field. • City should provide two rugby fields. • City should accommodate emerging sports interests on outdoor multi purpose and artificial turf fields. Current Inventory of Playing Fields: Field Type City owned* Other ** Recommended Standard Current Standard Baseball 12 diamonds baseball diamonds 1:6,833 1:10,000 population Softball 16 diamonds 2 diamonds softball diamonds 1: 4,700 1:5,125 Regency population Soccer 6 senior soccer fields 1: 3,300 1:3,417 fields population (2012 - 7) 1:3,280 3 (2012) intermediate 15 mini - fields Football 1 field football fields 1: 85,000 1:82,000 (2012 - 2 population 1:41,000 fields) Rugby 0 rugby fields 1: 39,500 0:82,000 population Artificial 1 outdoor 1 indoor 1:82,000 turf field * Inventory includes only facilities that are scheduled facilities and no informal facilities. ** Inventory includes school board facilities and privately owned facilities in Niagara Falls. ANALYSIS /RATIONALE The Strategic Plan outdoor sport facility recommendations did not forecast the disposal of Optimist Park and the Toss of ball diamonds. Also, not factored into the recommendations was the Kalar Road artificial turf field. Notwithstanding these changes staff are confident that by working with individual groups to assess their needs a long term strategy can be developed. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS To date the City has completed the following projects at Patrick Cummings Memorial Sports Complex: February 14, 2012 - 3 - MW- 2012 -09 Phase Description of Work Cost Phase 1 Site Grading, Stormwater Servicing, Water $1,057,717 Servicing, Four (4) Slo -Pitch Diamonds, Irrigation, Parking Lot, Pedestrian Pathways and Landscaping. Phase 2a Site Grading, Stormwater Servicing, Two (2) $760,451 Slo -Pitch Diamonds, Irrigation, Pedestrian Pathways and Landscaping Phase 2b Grading, Playground Area, Spray Pad, $749,202 Washroom Building, Water Servicing, Sanitary Servicing, Asphalt Pathways and Landscaping. Phase 3 (RInC) Premiere Senior Soccer Field, Premiere $2,197,455 Multi -use Field, Stormwater Servicing, Grading, Washroom Building, Two (2) Slo- Pitch Field Lighting Systems, Pathway /Parking Lot Lighting System, Three (3) Shade Structures, Pathways, . Irrigation, Pathways and Landscaping. Total $4,764,825 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS None Recommended by: ∎. Geoff Holman, D ector of Municipal Works Recommended by: athy Molden suer, Acting Director of Recreation nd Culture Respectfully Submitted by: LA'4 Ken odd, Chief Administrative Officer Geoff Holman (2/8/2012) Dean Iorfida - TEXT.htm Page 1 Hi Dean: Sorry.. I emailed this to Council, as Jim asked me to share it with Council Members, but please see the first attachment (letter) where the Friends of Laura Secord are asking for Council's support and to appoint a City of NF representative. Please include this in an upcoming Council Package. Thanks, carey »> Caroline McCormick < friendsoflaurasecord @hotmail.com> 12/13/2011 5:26 PM »> Dear Mayor Diodati, We met at Rob Nicholson's office just before your China departure, and spoke briefly about the major event we are planning to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Laura Secord's contribution to the defense of Canada: The Laura Secord Bicentennial Event - A Signature Event of the War of 1812. Our project has progressed significantly since that time, including developments on the Laura Secord Commemorative Trail proposal that we would like to bring to your attention to. I am attaching a letter in this regard as well as the Proposed 5 Stage Laura Secord Commemorative Walk and Trail document, with map; information on the Friends of Laura Secord; and a brief description of the Laura Secord Bicentennial Event and Commemorative Walk. We hope you share our enthusiasm for this historic initiative and look forward to meeting you for further discussion. "Walk into history with us on June 22, 2013!" Sincerely, Caroline McCormick Caroline McCormick President Friends of Laura Secord Box 509 Niagara -on- the -Lake ON LOS 1J0 P: 905 -468 -0994 C: 416- 302 -1928 email: friendsof laurasecord(dhotmail,com caroline mccormick(a,hotmail.com (2/8/2012) Dean Iorfida - MAYOR DIODATI 12- 09[1].pdf Page 1 Firzgibbon's letter, York. February 26, 1820 .., - Friers of Laura cord � f f •-"`"' i ''Walk into f i y nd ro tl June2 ,2013 tr ; 1 ,� , P.O, Box 509, Niagara ON LOS 1JO r . 4 t...� ,,G..., Z10X-- C'ra 1 t A ■ Hon. Jim Diodati Mayor, City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queens Street, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 December 8, 2011 RE: THE LAURA SECORD COMMEMORATIVE WALK — REQUEST FOR COLLABORATION Dear Mayor Diodati, As you may recall, we met at Rob Nicholson's office just days before your departure to China, We briefly discussed the initiatives that the Friends of Laura Secord group is planning in honour of the 200` anniversary of Laura Secord's historic walk in the defense of Canada, induding a partidpatory re- enactment of her journey — the Laura Secord Commemorative Walk. We are pleased to report that our project has progressed significantly since our meeting, induding new developments on the exdting Laura Secord Commemorative Trail proposal that we would like to bring to your attention. Our goal for an enduring 1812 Bicentennial legacy project is to permanently designate and mark the trail, and to interpret the trail with a permanent suite of innovative multimedia resources (conventional, online and mobile) which are accessible to locals and visitors alike. Considerable research has already been undertaken to identify the route Laura Secord took during her epic journey. She travelled 32 km from present day Niagara -on- the -Lake (Queenston) to DeCew House in Thorold, where she delivered her famous message. The Friends of Laura Secord has drafted a modern approximation of the route (attached) that can be negotiated safely by hikers of average abilities. The five -stage route follows everything from andent forested Indian trails to modern dty sidewalks. It can be followed continuously, or broken into shorter segments. You will note that the Commemorative Trail enters the City of Niagara Falls at approximately Kilometre 5.5, where Four Mile Creek Road crosses under Highway 405 and becomes St. Paul Avenue. The Trail returns to Niagara -on- the -Lake at approximately kilometre 12.0 where Warner Road crosses Garner Road. Therefore, about one -fifth of the Commemorative Trail is within the boundaries of the City of Niagara Falls. The Laura Secord Commemorative Trail wit combine interpretive education with outdoor physical exerdse and recreation, help link existin g trails into a unified and accessible regional network for recreation and alternative utilitarian transportation, and serve as a significant tourism destination in its own right — a critical asset for regional economic development. (2/8/2012) Dean Iorfida - MAYOR DIODATI 2011- 12- 09[1].pdf Page 2 The multi -media resources will celebrate the Secord legacy, emphasize the important role that women and First Nations peoples played in the founding of our nation, interpret the history, landscape, and aboriginal trails along the route, and remain as permanent interpretive features of the trail and its surroundings in perpetuity. Though Laura Secord's epic journey took place in Niagara, it is a story for all Canadians. Our pan- Canadian Laura Secord Commemorative Walk program will ensure that all of Canada can celebrate her legacy regardless of location. Canadians everywhere will be encouraged to stage annual Laura Secord Commemorative Walks in their own communities. Funding has already be sought from various sources to develop a range of program guides, online interpretive resources, and community tool kits to allow everyone to experience Laura's legacy in classrooms, schoolyards, community halls and neighbourhood streets nationwide. Given the importance of Laura Secord's historic journey and the re- enactment of her famous journey in June 2013, we would like to enlist your support and that of your City Counal for the following independent but related requests: 1. That the City of Niagara Falls agrees, in prina ple, to formally recognize and name those sections of the proposed trail route which are under its jurisdiction as part of the Laura Secord Commemorative Trail; (i.e., Four Mile Creek Road from Stamford Townline Road, under Highway 405 where it becomes St. Paul Avenue and intersects the Bruce Trail at the CN Railway; and the section of Warner Road west of the QEW to the point where it intersects with Garner Road); 2. That the City of Niagara Falls agrees, in prina ple, to collaborate with the Friends of Laura Secord, neighbouring munidpalities, and other relevant jurisdictions, to mark the Laura Secord Commemorative Trail for its entire length; 3. That the City of Niagara Falls will appoint a representative to engage in a dialogue with other municipal representatives and jurisdictional authorities (e.g., Town of Niagara on the Lake, Bruce Trail Club, City of St. Catharines, CN Rail, among others) to meaningfully discuss issues of access, passage, and liability to the Laura Secord Commemorative Trail, with the express goal of facilitating permanent access to the trail and ensuring responsible stewardship for the people of Niagara and beyond. Note that we are working concurrently with other mu niapalities, agencies and landowners in adjacent jurisdictions to designate and mark the Laura Secord Commemorative Trail, and are making similar requests for their collaboration and support. We trust you share our enthusiasm for this landmark initiative. We look forward to meeting with you to further discuss this historic project, and to working with you to help make this dream a reality. "Walk into history with us on June 22, 2013!" Sincerely, Caroline McCormick President, Friends of Laura Secord friendsoflaurase cord @hotmail.com on behalf of the Friends of Laura Secord (2/8/2012) Dean lorfida - Laura Secord Memorial Walk - A Staged Approach - 2011- 11- 10.pdf Page 1 A Proposed Route for the Laura Secord Commemorative Walk and Trail The Friends of Laura Secord will stage the First Annual Laura Secord Commemorative Walk on Saturday 22 June 2013 (the 200th anniversary of her exploits) to honour her heroic deeds and promote her inspirational story of courage and perseverance. The walk will take place on the proposed Laura Secord Commemorative Trail, a permanent marked trail route which will run from the Laura Secord Homestead (Queenston) through present -day Niagara -on -the -L ake, Niagara Falls, and St. Catharines, to the DeCew House (Thorold). It will follow a 32 km path that a pproximates Laura's actual route, on everything from ancient forested Indian trails to modern city sidewalks. The Trail will be marked along its full length, and will feature innovative mobile digital, web - based, and text interpretive tools which celebrate the Secord legacy, educate about the important contribution of aboriginal allies to the War of 1812, highlight the role that women played in the founding of our nation, and interpret the history and landscape. AStaged Approach The 32 km Laura Secord Commemorative Walk route is broken into five proposed stages, subject to confirmation with relevant jurisdictional authorities (see map, next page): Stage 1: Secord Homestead to Firemen's Park (7.3 km( Start: Laura Secord Homestead, 29 Queenston St., Queenston -> Dee Road laneway across Niagara Parkway -> Dee Road farm lane -> Upper Canada Heritage Trail across York Road -> Bruce Trail -> south on Four Mile Creek Road /St. Paul Avenue - >west on Bruce Trail along railway line -> End: Firemen's Park (entrance on Mountain Road), Niagara Falls. Stage 2. Firemen's Park to Niagara College (6.6 km) Start: Fireman's Park, Niagara Falls. Take Bruce Trail south of the CN rail line -> Cross Queen Elizabeth Way at Sand Plant Hill pedestrian bridge - >Under the tracks at the "Screaming Tunnel" -> West on Warner Road -> North on Bruce Trail through Woodend Conservation Area to Paul Naray Side Trail (West) -> Re -join the main Bruce Trail ->join Wetland Ridge Trail -> End: Niagara College. amp_3: Niagara College to Downtown St. Catharinesp.9 km( Start: Niagara College -> North on Taylor Road to Homer Bridge across Fourth Welland Canal -> west on Queenston Street (old Iroquois Trail) past Victoria Lawn Cemetery -> East on Eastchester Road -> Folio w trail through park along north bank of Dick's Creek / First Welland Canal -> Pass Centennial Gardens -> North on stairway to Gale Crescent -> Cross Geneva St and head south — >The Parkway -> End: Brock University School of Fine and Performing Arts at Dick's Creek in Downtown St. Catharines. Stage 4. Downtowr St Catharines to Rotary Park (5.3km) Start: Brock University School of Fine and Performing Arts -> The Parkway -> Enter Merritt Trail at base of St. Paul Crescent -> Cross pedestrian bridge over Highway 406 to where Dick's Creek enters Twelve Mile Creek - >Cross Twelve Mile Creek on St. Paul Crescent Bridge -> South on Participark Trail east of Rodman Hall -> Climb up via Rotary Pines North Trail -> End: Rotary International Friendship Park. LfS ou ` +QL e ..... Start: Rotary Park -> Down into Twelve Mile Creek Valley on Rotary Pines South Trail -> South to Tailrace Road bridge - >Along Twelve Mile Creek into Short Hills Provincial Park - >Across Twelve Mile Creek at Laura's Crossing -> Up the Escarpment, to DeCew's Field -> East on Bruce Trail south of reservoirs (Alt.: East through Waterworks Park and along DeCew Road) -> End: DeCew House, Thorold. (2/8/2012) Dean lorfida Laura Secord Memorial Walk - A Staged Approach 2011 -11 10.pdf Page 2 V/ A ( . 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James,a militia sergeant with the artillery, fought at the Battle. Laura wasat home when she learned that her husband had been wounded in the fighting. Shedimbed the hill in search of him. She found him with blood flowing from a woundedshoulder and knee. Laura rd Monument at (a,eeiston Heights She helped him back home and dressed his wounds. Walk into history with us The Niagara Peninsula wasa no- man'sland in the summerof 1813. Neither side had firm control of the area and the war on June 22, 2013 had become seriesof brief, frequent skirmishes.The Ameri- cans held Fort George.The British had four outposts to the The Friends of Laura Secord is laying the groundwork for a major west, the nearest of w hich w asin DeCew'sstone h ouse o n event on June 22,2013 to honour the 200th Anniversaryof Laura the escarpmentsouth of presentdaySt. Catharines. There, Secord'swalk. Lieutenant JamesFitzgibbon had a specialforce of fifty men The group is planning a commemorative re-enactment of which harrassed the enemy in every possible way. When Laura's historic journey from her home in Queenston to Rtzgibbon captured several American riflemen, their DeCew House in Thorold, nearly 32 kilometres away. They are captain, Opnius Chapin, sought revenge. He persuaded his commanding officer that he could surprise Fitzgibbons working with experts on several options so that many ages outpost, capture the British officer and his nii andhilities can participate. There will be family and destroy the munitions stored in the DeCey ; t Mies at the Laura Secord Homestead in Queen - house. One June afternoon, Chapin and his 1A tA„ ■n, and the opportunity to learn about the Battle of officers commandeered the Secord home for ` -1- raver Dams and the crucial role of aboriginal a meal. Mrs. Secord served them and over lilies in its success while at the DeCew House heard the Americans discussing their plan. bite in Thorold. Afterwards, Laura and James decided Participants of The Laura Secord Commemorative Fitzgibbon must be warned. James could not ralk Eventw ill passthrough Niagara -on- the -Lake, walk any distance because of his wounds, so Niagara Parks, Niagara Falls and St. Catharines before Laura decided to take the word to Lieutenant •riving at DeCew House in Thorold, the site where Atzgibbon herself. Era delivered her famous message. It will be a unique Early the next morning, on June 22, 18. _rtunity to getsomeexerciseand learna little his - Laura quietly set out on her journey. She werwrim Ming the way. Cultural awarenessand appreciation to St. Davidsto seeher half brother Charles Ingersollwho tor the environmentwill add to the experience. In addition to was ill and would serve as an excuse for her trip if the the historic walk re- enactment, the group is planning several Americans stopped her. To avoidthe m ain roads, she w ent major complementaryevents,a II of w hich a re e xpectedto d raw through fields and woods. Laura followed the course of thousands of visitors to the Niagara region. 12 Mile O which flowed past DeCew's house. Towards Over the next two years,the Friends of Laura Secord will be work - evening when she had gone about 32 km (19 miles), she ing in m any creative waysto invigorate the story of Laura Secord, stumbled into a Native e ncampmentw hich wasan outpost locally and across the country. to Rtzgibbon's headquarters. Terrified, she convinced the chief that she had an important messageHe brought her to For more information or to volunteer: Rtzgibbon a nd she told the Lieutenant her news. Two days CarolineMcCormickj'resident later, on June24, the British and Rrst Nations warriors inter- Friendsof LauraSecord cepted and engagedthe Americansat the Battle of Beaver Box509, Niagara on - thealke,ON LOS1J0 Dams.Trapped in open ground by the enemy,the American P: 905 468 - 0994 C:416 302 - 1928 commander surrendered his 542 troops to a British force of Email:friendsoffurasecord ahotrail.com 300 Rrst Nation warriors and Rtzgibbon's 50 soldiers. 1812 Bicentennial 21 (2/8/2012) Dean lorfida - The Friends of Laura Secord Mandate ON LETTERHEAD.doc Page 1 Fitzgibbon's letter: York. February 26, 1820 F S ecord , ANY I . .. 4 2.../....,, 7 • Falk into history with 115 on June 22, 20,13" a...c6 L r',� K " G ``' ' ftiendsoflauraseaxd a l( ,t fl,u ,'m 9 t P.O. Box 509, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L05 1.10 An -1u-� .••« -a't � _ <" ` l ir / 4-4 a 4M., Z�"- '7 The Friends of Laura Secord (FLS) is a non - profit community group established in October 2010 to preserve, strengthen and perpetuate the legacy of Canadian heroine Laura Secord, a Person of National Significance famous for her courageous and dangerous 32 kilometre walk from Queenston to Thorold on June 22, 1813 to warn the British forces of an impending American attack. Because of her actions, the resulting victory by aboriginal and British forces at the Battle of Beaver Dams changed the course of the war when the Americans, demoralized by this defeat, withdrew from the Niagara region. FLS brings together individuals and groups from all walks of life' who share an interest in the Laura Secord story. FLS fosters collaborative relationships amongst community members, institutions, organizations, service clubs, municipalities, and the public and private sector. Its 250 members exchange expertise and information, conduct original research, and promote public awareness and appreciation of the legacy of Laura Secord and her contemporaries. Since its inception one year ago, FLS has researched the genealogy of the Secord and Ingersoll family, connected with nearly 100 descendants worldwide; published newsletters; developed a corporate presence, began incorporation as a registered charity; developed working relationships with relevant jurisdictions, agencies, and groups'; developed a plan to honour Laura Secord which includes a Commemorative Walk, docudrama, and several other significant events; undertaken field research to determine safest, most authentic Commemorative Walk route; initiated work on enhancing existing pedestrian trails throughout Niagara; promoted the group's activities through print and electronic media; networked with relevant government officials at municipal, regional, provincial and federal levels; and recruited dozens of volunteers to the cause. Box 509 Niagara -on- the -Lake ON LOS 1J0 Contact: Caroline McCormick, President www.friendsoflaurasecord.com P: 905 - 468 -0994 C: 416- 302 -1928 Historians, authors, genealogists, organizational strategists, academics, business professionals, broadcast journalists, local and regional trail experts, Secord descendants, and other practicing professionals with relevant expertise and extensive organizational experience 2 Towns of Niagara -on- the -Lake and Ingersoll; Cities of Thorold, Niagara Falls, and St. Catharines; Regional Municipality of Niagara, Niagara Parks Commission, Parks Ontario, Ontario Power Generation, Brock University, Niagara College, Bruce Trail Club, Niagara Falls International Marathon, Niagara Historical Museum, Queenston Residents Association, Rotary Club, War of 1812 Committees, Six Nations, Secord and Ingersoll descendants all over the world. F- 2012 -06 Niagaraaalls February 14, 2012 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department SUBJECT: F- 2012 -06 2012 Permissive Grants RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council commit to phase out all permissive grants not considered "core services" of the Corporation over a three (3) year period commencing in 2012 to coincide with the end of the current term of Council. 2, That no new funding requests be considered during 2012 or during the phase out period. 3. That Council approve transitional funding of $92,349 to the grant agencies for 2012 as outlined in Chart 1. 4. That Council consider requests from Women's Place of South Niagara and YWCA Niagara Region to become Fees for Service. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Staff, with Council's approval in the 2010 Budget process, developed a classification of groups who historically had received funding assistance from the Municipality. This classification differentiates between agencies that receive a fee for service and those agencies receiving grants. The distinction between funding arrangements is that fee for service agencies are providing services that are considered a "core municipal responsibility" while agencies receiving grants are not considered core services. The decision to include groups in the Fee for Service category has been Council's. In 2011, after th approval of the 2011 budget, two groups previously considered Grant recipients, Project Share and Niagara Falls Art Gallery were reclassified by Council to be included in the Fees for Service category. Two additional groups, Women's Place of South Niagara and YWCA have expressed a request to be considered Fees for Service. They will both be making presentations tonight. Staff received applications from all 2012 grant recipients. All grant applications are requesting special funding. As a result, staff are recommending that the City cease providing grants and that the funding reductions be provided over a three year period to coincide with the current term of Council. The impact on the 2012 budget is a reduction of $46,175. These groups should be directed to search out other sources of funding from other levels of government, the Niagara Community Foundation, Holdco or Sleep Cheap. February 14, 2012 - 2 - F- 2012 -06 BACKGROUND The City of Niagara Falls has had a history of providing financial support to its community groups. In 2009, all groups receiving funding assistance were classified as receiving grants, however, during the 2010 budget deliberations, Council approved the separation of funding classification for these groups. The two categories were differentiated as groups that received funding as a grant and those that provided services for a fee. While the municipality recognizes that all of the community groups receiving grants from the City provide excellent services in the community, the challenging economic circumstances of the past few years has required the municipality to focus on the delivery of its core services. The review process that led to the distinction between the groups was approved by Council in 2010. The distinction is that the fees for service agencies provide a core service to the city that is a municipal responsibility, while those groups receiving grants are not providing a service that is a core municipal responsibility. In the case of the fee for service group, it is staff's opinion that as a result of this service provision arrangement with that group, the City is receiving better value than if it had to perform it with municipal resources. ANALYSIS /RATIONALE All of the groups were asked to submit grant applications for the 2012 Budget. All groups listed in the report complied. Staff understand that each of the groups that have received an annual grant, provide services that residents utilize and need. Staff recognize the importance of these organizations in providing these services, however the services provided are not within the City's core service responsibility. Staff's responsibility in recommending budget expenditures is to ensure that City taxpayers are funding activities that are the responsibility of the Corporation and not those of other levels of government or that should be funded by other sources. In fact this is one of the strategic initiatives adopted by this Council. Council has asked in past budget deliberations, that staff provide a recommendation regarding the current budget expenditure on grants. As has been indicated, the City is facing significant budget challenges and as a result is reviewing all expenditures to ensure that spending priorities are aligned with the City's core responsibilities. Again, while Staff recognizes the achievements that these groups make to the community, these services are not a municipal responsibility. As a result, staff recommends that grants be eliminated and that transitional funding be provided to the existing groups over the term of Council. Staff recognize that the immediate implementation of the policy without a transitional mechanism will adversely impact all of the applicants. As a result, staff recommend a transition period of four years. FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Staff recognize the hardship the elimination of grants will be on groups. As a result, staff recommend that the elimination of funding be implemented over the three year term of Council. The elimination of the expenditure will result in an additional savings in 2012 of $46,175. The annual impact on each group is shown in Chart 1. February 14, 2012 - 3 - F- 2012 -06 Two groups, YWCA Niagara Region and Women's Place of South Niagara are requesting that Council consider their agencies as priority Fees for Service. Both agencies believe that the development of the services they are providing derived from a request from the City to meet challenges faced by individuals in the community. Attached are letters and background information for Council's consideration. There are other sources of "non -tax" funding that may be available from other organizations or other levels of government such as Niagara Community Foundation, Holdco and Sleep Cheap. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Ensure Resources are focused on Core Programs and Services LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Chart 1 - 2012 Grants Summary Letter and Grant applications for: Women's Place of South Niagara and YWCA Niagara Region Recommended by: Todd Harris n, Dire for of Finance Respectfully submitted: ZikA Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer co t—or- oc�)ov ° o Lo o CO ti ti O d X O CO X r O CD (p N- C.4 r ' r :;=" LL 0 I.L CD 0 Q 0 L n' cry 69 Eft cry Err EA 64 Ei} 00 0O00000 Ca O LC) c) O O O t N O C 7 M O O LC) LC) I- CD OOH O Lc N O T N E N c c O E Ef? Ef? 69 Eft 69 69- 69- ER o oc0000 � C D O LC) co O O N N N > O Co CO 0 0 ch LO O O 0) CO • CO �t Co L LQ LC) M �+ e- Cl. r Q f+ C C m . O r Q ER Ea Ea Ea E,9 , try EA O N 0 ca 2 6 - 0 C o O 0 0 Q - O ) Q CC3 r-n(t5 O O 0: Z 1 : 3 E C Q ° ca C� E0 E m .J a Z U C7 0 5- Cn Z Z Z F- �+ WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC FINANC7 DEPT. DEC = 2011 December 15, 2011 Mr. Todd Harrison Director of Finance The City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Harrison, Re: Women's Place of South Niagara Inc. - Request for Funding for 2012 Given the fact that council will be going into budget deliberations shortly, we are writing once again to respectfully request that Women's Place of South Niagara funding be approved to move into the "Fee Category". A copy of our letter from May 4, 2011 is attached. The need and requirement for our emergency shelter and outreach services has increased over the course of this year and because we will not leave anyone out in the community who is at risk there have been times when both of our shelters have been at 100% plus capacity. The Niagara Research and Planning Council launched their Living in Niagara 2011 Report — Critical Indicators For Reflecting On Life In Niagara on November 25, 2011. In Sector No. 6 of their report entitled Crime, Safety and Security in Niagara it substantiates the unfortunate fact that domestic violence is a factor in our community. I have photocopied this section of the summary report and enclosed it for your easy reference. The complete report is available on their website at www.livinginniagarareport.com. On Page 37 of the report, one of the Suggested Action Steps that emerged from the data and discussions with community expert opinion leaders was: - "3. To support the work of community groups and agencies involved in reducing domestic violence, by ensuring there is a Niagara -wide system of accessible services and safe shelters." • Women's Place of South Niagara Inc. • PO Box 853 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6V6 • Phone: 905-356 -3933 • Fax: 905- 356 -5522 • • www.womensnlacesn.ors • Women's Place of South Niagara Inc. - Request for Funding for 2012 December 15, 2011 Page Two Our agency manages 2 of the 3 shelters in the Niagara Peninsula that provide emergency shelter to women and children who are fleeing abuse. We operate Nova House which is a 20 bed shelter in Niagara Falls and Serenity Place which is a 10 bed shelter in Welland. The majority of the women we support do not have the support network, or finances to move out and live independently when they leave their abuser and therefore would otherwise be homeless. Many are at risk of serious injury or have received death threats and require the safety and security of a shelter while they develop their safety and transitional plans. Given, that Women's Place of South Niagara Inc., provides 24/7 crisis line support, safe and secure emergency shelter which prevents homelessness and more importantly serious injuries and /or deaths, as well as individualized safety and program planning that empower women and their children to make a fresh start, we are asking that our funding status be changed from the permissive grant category to the fee category. We hope that you will agree that the services we provide are invaluable and warrant being classified in the fee category. We look forward to hearing from you. Yours truly, Ruthann Brown Executive Director c.c. Mr. Ken Todd Chief Administrative Officer WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC May 4, 2011 Mr. Todd Harrison Director of Financial Services The City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Harrison, Re: Women's Place of South Niagara Inc. — Grant for $19,350.00 On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and more importantly the women and children who will benefit from your contribution, please accept our heartfelt thanks for the $19,350.00 in grant funding. Please relay our appreciation to the Mayor, Council Members and citizens of the City of Niagara Falls. The economic downturn continues to present hardship to our agency and others that depend on donor dollars. Therefore, your financial support will enable us to provide emergency shelter who are escaping maintain our violenc inghe City of services for women and children Niagara Falls. As a follow -up to the discussions at the April 4, 2011 Council Meeting, we are respectfully requesting that our agency be considered and approved to move into the "Fee Category". We greatly appreciate you're invaluable support which will help women and their children begin to live violence free lives. Sincerely yours, . Ruthann Brown Executive Director • Women's PLue of South Niagara Inc. • PO Box 853 Niagara Falls, ON I 'F 6A` • Phunc 905- 35(r393i • Fax- , -)0- 2 ,56-552.2 • • wS%W, Vomensplacesn_org • 4)WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC N 2. ij11 October 27. 2011 Mr. Todd Harrison Director of Finance The City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Harrison, Re: Women's Place of South Niagara Inc. - Request for Funding for 2012 We are writing to respectfully request the City of Niagara Falls continued support in providing services to women and children who have been victims of abuse by approving our request for Special Funding in the amount of $19.350.00. Please find enclosed a copy of our grant application and the required supporting documentation. Additionally, our submission includes 15 copies of our 2010/11 Annual Report. I trust these will be sufficient for you to include as part of your briefing package for the members of the Corporate Services Committee and Council. The report will provide the highlights of our accomplishments over the past year, as well as the statistics for our programs and services. The Ministry of Community and Social Services provides approximately 75% of our overall operating budget and we must raise the balance in order to continue to maintain the same level of service delivery. The demand for our services has increased and with the current economic climate and the impact it has had on our fundraising initiatives, we cannot over emphasize the importance of your support. We have greatly appreciated the support the Mayor, Members of Council and the citizens of the City of Niagara Falls provided this year. We trust that we can rely on your continued financial assistance which will empower women and their children who are citizens of the City of Niagara Falls, begin living violence free lives. Thank you for your time and consideration of our submission. Please do not hesitate to contact me at (905) 356 -3933 extension 223 should you have any questions or concerns. Yours truly, Ruthann Brown Executive Director • Women's Place of South Niagara Inc. • PO Box 853 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6V6 • Phone: 905 - 356-3933 • Fax: 905 - 356-5522 • • www.womensplacesn.org • December 21, 2011 City of Niagara Falls Council Members and Staff c/o Mr. Ken Todd and Mr. Todd Harrison City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Niagara Falls City Council Members and State: On behalf of the YWCA Niagara Region Board of Directors and myself, we respectfully request the consideration and approval of changing our current City of Niagara Falls funding from the permissive grant process to an ongoing Fee for Service model. The purpose of this letter is to outline why the YWCA should be considered an essential service and moved to the Fee for Service model. In 2004. the City of Niagara Falls first approached the YWCA Canada concerning re- opening the Emergency Shelter located at 6135 Culp Street in Niagara Falls, which had been operated by the YWCA Niagara Falls, who closed their doors the previous year after a long history of providing essential programs and services to the community. The YWCA Canada directed representatives from the City of Niagara Falls to the YWCA St. Catharines in an effort to assist the City in re- establishing services. Open to these discussions, a Steering Committee comprised of City of Niagara Falls Staff, Council Members, Regional Municipality of Niagara Representatives, Community Leaders and YWCA Board Members and Senior Staff. was established with the purpose of re- opening the shelter to address the ongoing need for such services. After careful consideration and with the endorsement of the Steering Committee it was determined that the YWCA would re -open an Emergency Shelter service in Niagara Falls. Funding to bring the Culp Street building up to code was provided through grants from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the Branscombe Family Foundation assisted with funding to further enhance the kitchen. Ongoing funding partnerships were established with the Regional Municipality ofNiagara, providing the per - diem allowances, the United Way of Niagara Falls and Greater Fort Erie and the City of Niagara Falls providing matched program fimding and with the work of the YWCA the building was re- opened in the spring of 2005. These ongoing relationships are critical in the sustainability of the YWCA in Niagara Falls. Upon creating a new YWCA presence in Niagara Falls and the re- opening of the Emergency Shelter in 2005 at the request of the City of Niagara Falls, the YWCA has supported many women and their children, worked hard to build relationships within the business and social service sectors and expanded the impact and reach of our programs and services. After great consideration internally, the YWCA moved to become known as the YWCA Niagara Region, to assure the residents of the communities making up the Niagara Region that our programs and services are tailored to the needs of each community we support. Since the Emergency Shelter re- opened in 2005, nearly 1,800 women and children have come to us seeking shelter, which totals over 25,000 nights of stay and our staff has provided over 75,000 meals in that time. Specific to Niagara Falls, our programs and services have expanded from the provision of an Emergency Shelter Program to make certain women and their families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness have the opportunity to more forward toward stability and self-sufficiency to providing Off -site Transitional Housing Programs that consists of scattered apartments located in various locations throughout Niagara Falls allowing families to stay within their established community and close to their support systems. Working with Niagara Regional Housing in securing rent supplemented units, we provide these apartments to single women, and women with children that they may not otherwise be able to afford. Women can stay in the Supportive Transitional Housing Programs for up to one year. With this secured housing in place, and with the support of staff, the women are then able to focus on achieving the goals that they have set for themselves, as well as work towards stabilizing their lives, building self - sufficiency and transitioning back into independence. During this time they are also able to access various lite skills programming provided, as well as other local partners thus further developing the skills they need to achieve their goals. Oven these women when successfully leaving this program are able to take over the lease of their apartment. In addition to Off -Site Transitional Housing Programs we provide an On -Site Supportive Transitional Housing Program which is located within the Culp Street shelter. This program provide women and young girls (over the age of 16) leaving our shelter setting with the additional supports they need, so they are able to learn coping skills, improve self- esteem and begin to set goals, all with the assistance of a Women's Advocate. The single rooms with shared common space and meals provided by the YWCA kitchen enable the women to begin to live a little more independently and yet still receive the support they need. We have experienced that this transitioning support is a critical step in the ongoing success of these women and youth. Our Life Skills programming includes basic budgeting skills, addressing issues around abuse, anger solutions, healthy boundaries, self- esteem, identifying depression and co- dependency, healthy dating, positive thinking, accessing community resources, positive parenting and goal setting; all focusing on the needs of the individuals participating. This program has expanded with a youth focus and is offered as an In- School Program during the lunch hour for approximately 15 -20 students per school. The girls attend seeking not only the opportunity to learn through our life skill programming but also for the actual necessity of the lunch itself. All the YWCA Life Skills Programs we provide assure that the women who seek assistance within the YWCA facilities, regardless of age, acquire the skills needed to become self - sufficient and independent; ensuring a healthier community for us all. In addition, the YWCA Niagara Region's Culp Street location has become a center for additional community programs, with the Women's Addiction Recovery Mediation (WARM) and the Niagara Falls Community Health Center providing programs and services within our building to the community. In partnership with Niagara Regional Public Health the YWCA is also providing an education program for pregnant teens. As the largest provider of Emergency Shelter in the Niagara Region and a recognized expert among fenders and community agencies, it is essential for the YWCA Niagara Region to continue to provide homeless services in the City of Niagara Falls and the monies that we receive from the City help to guarantee that we are able to provide this program on your behalf. For the City ofNiagara Falls moving to a Fee for Service Model is a very cost effective way of ensuring that services for this very vulnerable population are available for the residents in your community on a continuing basis. In terms of how the YWCA Emergency Shelter program is funded, a full budget was included in our application -- below is a summary for your reference: Funding Source Funding Amount ($) Regional Municipality ofNiagara 220,620. (per -diems and employment fund) United Way ofNiagara Falls and Greater 71,184. Fort Erie City of Niagara Falls 51,333. Program Fees 40,300. (On -Site Transitional 'lousing) Fundraising 62,350. Total 445,787. In closing, the YWCA Niagara Region respectfully requests the consideration and approval of changing our current City of Niagara Falls funding from the permissive grant process to an ongoing Fee for Service model. We look forward to the approval of our current funding application and to further discussing our request moving forward, please contact Elisabeth Zimmermann, Executive Director at 905- 988 -3528, ext. 239. Sincerely, Katie Finora, President Elisabeth Zimmermann YWCA Board of Directors Executive Director KF:EZ:ds \A* „,„ November 25, 2011 Mr. Todd 1 larrison Director of Finance City of Niagara Falls FINANC 73 r'L 4 310 Queen Street P. O. l3ox 1023 NOV 1 6 20 1' Niagara Falls, ON 1:2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Harrison: Re: YWCA Niagara Region 2012 Municipal Grant Application Please find enclosed the YWCA Niagara Region's completed 2012 Municipal Grant Application with the City of Niagara Falls. The YWCA depends on the financial support of the City of Niagara Falls to ensure that we are able to continue to provide our Emergency Shelter, an essential service to the Niagara Falls community. Women and children are particularly at risk of victimization when homeless, by providing safe and supported programs in Niagara Falls the YWCA is able to provide opportunities for the women and their families to move forward in a way that creates sustainability and allows for a quicker reconnection to the community. We are proud of the strong partnerships we have built in the Niagara Falls community and look forward to your continued support of our programs and services offered to women and children living in Niagara Falls. Should you require additional information, please do not to hesitate to contact me directly at 905- 988 -3 28, ext. 239. Sincerely, • �'„ Elisabeth Zimmermann Executive Director Enclosure www.ywcaniagararegion.ca I t: 905.988.3528 f: 905.988.3739 183 King Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3J5 Roberts Street to be renamed Falls Avenue l Bullet News Niagara l Niagara Falls, Wellan... Page 4 of 6 Yin .K�LE FRIleK `fiutnssinVi Frnr PUCK Roberts Street to be renamed Falls Avenue Roberts Street, including Newman Hill between Stanley Avenue and Bender Street, will be renamed Falls Avenue starting on March 1, regional politicians have decided. The name change, years in the making, was approved at the Region's public works Committee and is expected to be ratified by the full regional council in a week. The request was made at the behest of the City of Niagara Falls. Petar Vujic, corridor safety manager with the Region, said in a new report to regional politicians that the City, the Region, the province and the Niagara Parks Commission embarked on a partnership nearly a decade ago to turn Roberts Street into a park -like gateway to the city. The province handed over properties it owned on Roberts Street to the Region, as well as money to help the Region purchase other properties on the street. Vujic said houses were demolished on purchased lots, and the Parks Commission landscaped areas on both sides of the roadway, as well as a centre median, creating a landscaped park -like setting leading into the city and Queen Victoria Park. Niagara Falis city clerk Dean lorfida, who was at the regional meeting along with planning director Alex Herlovitch to support the name change, said the push for the change was initiated by Canadian Niagara Hotels. The local business improvement area supported the change, he said. The name change request came to reflect the new gateway status of the area, plus the fact that stretch of Roberts Street is a continuation of Falls Avenue, Vujic said. He said there were no objections to the change from emergency services agencies such as Niagara Falis Fire Services and Niagara Emergency Medical Services, and objections from property owners were "negligible." No members of the public showed up at the meeting to speak up against the change. A City of Niagara Falls staff report from last August did note that at a meeting with residents, some residents said having to change their street name address would be "disruptive." In that report, Herlovitch said the name change to Falls Avenue would help to "brand" the corporate identity of the city as visitors arrive. http: / /www.bulletnewsniagara.ca/ 2012 /02/02 /roberts- street- to -be- renamed - falls - avenue/ 2/8/2012 Roberts Street to be renamed Falls Avenue 1 Bullet News Niagara! Niagara Falls, Wellan... Page 5 of 6 lorfida said since the Region refers to its roadways with specific numbers (Falls Avenue is called Regional Road 420) rather than proper names such as Falls Avenue, in the future the Region could consider handing over responsibility of road name changes to the local municipalities. - Niagara This Week - EIE RNARO ! Prism` STBERNARD • 1Prisii The requested page is currently l Your organization has chosen to limit viewing of thi id= 114141915326603awidth= 292Etconnections =10as (social networking /dating). If you feel that you have received this page in error with the following details: • User = CNF- NET \di202 • IP = 172.16.3.248 41 j t, Written by Bullet News Niagara on February 2, 2012 in Niagara Falls - No comments 2012 NIAGARA TALENT SEMI 11' ,14 .1ta MANCH 4TH -1T111, 2012 TICKETS S20 F E INFO VISIT: www. 0regFrewInTNea ter.com /tflantsairck About the Author http: / /www.bulletnewsniagara.ca/ 2012 /02/02 /roberts- street- to -be- renamed - falls - avenue/ 2/8/2012 CITY OF CANADA N IAGARA FALL The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution No. Moved by Councillor Seconded by Councillor WHEREAS in November 2011, Niagara Falls City Council approved recognizing Terry Fox by naming a street after him; and WHEREAS at the January 24, 2012 meeting, Niagara Falls City Council confirmed its wish to name the future extension of Thorold Stone Road as "Terry Fox Way "; and WHEREAS Thorold Stone Road is a Regional Road ( #57); and WHEREAS Regional Policy PW3.R01.8 indicates that the lower -tier municipality must pass a resolution requesting the name change and agree to share equally in the cost of renaming the road, including advertising, registration of necessary documents and signage of the roadway; and WHEREAS with the proposed extension of Thorold Stone Road going to the city's major recreational facility (the Gale Centre) it is appropriate to recognize Marathon of Hope runner Terry Fox in this location. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council formally requests that the Regional Municipality of Niagara name the extension of Thorold Stone Road (Regional Road #57) as "Terry Fox Way "; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council formally agrees to cost share equally with the Regional Municipality of Niagara for the name change. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI CITY CLERK MAYOR F- 2012 -05 Niagaraaalls February 14, 2012 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department SUBJECT: F- 2012 -05 Municipal Accounts RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the municipal accounts totalling $5,403,777.29 for the period January 5, 2012 to January 25, 2012. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 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: Todd Harris n, Director of Finance Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Page 1 of 7 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount 1186566 ONTARIO INC. O/A TIM HORTON'S 352277 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 83.84 1264218 ONTARIO LIMITED O/A LEWIS MANUFACTURING 352457 26- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 378.00 1346704 ONTARIO INC 352292 25- Jan -2012 REFUND 997.00 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED O/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATH 351966 11- Jan -2012 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 287.11 1736194 ONTARIO LIMITED 352139 18- Jan -2012 REFUND 34,654.00 180 MARKETING 352293 25- Jan -2012 WEBSITE MAINTENANCE DEC /11 268.38 912701 ONTARIO LIMITED REGIONAL SANDBLASTING & PAINTING 351967 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 678.00 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED O/A BRISK ALL GLASS 351968 11- Jan -2012 SERVICES 1,113.05 984265 ONTARIO LTD aka CIRCLE P PAVING 352140 18- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 110,437.02 A J STONE COMPANY LTD 351975 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 634.40 A J STONE COMPANY LTD 352143 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 23.02 ACA ENGINEERING SERVICES 352294 25- Jan -2012 SERVICES 4,407.00 ACCU LOCK AND SECURITY 351969 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 72.89 ACKLANDS GRAINGER INC 351970 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 297.18 ADVANCE FIRE CONTROL 352296 25- Jan -2012 SERVICES 248.60 ADVANCE TOWING 351971 11- Jan -2012 SERVICES 694.95 ADVANCE TOWING 352141 18- Jan -2012 SERVICES 50.85 ADVANCE TOWING 352295 25- Jan -2012 SERVICES 350.30 AECOM CANADA LTD 351972 11- Jan -2012 SERVICES 48,079.62 AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 351973 11- Jan -2012 VEH ID# 535 169.39 AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 352142 18- Jan -2012 SERVICES 44.11 AIR CARE SERVICES 351974 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 5,587.61 AIR CARE SERVICES 352297 25- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 5,121.32 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 352144 18- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 252,662.28 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 352145 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 7,353.59 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 352298 25- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 231,488.15 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 352299 25- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 8,229.03 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 352300 25- Jan -2012 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 3,842 00 ALISON'S SPORTS & AWARDS 352146 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 340.98 ALLAN,WAYNE 352147 18- Jan -2012 REFUND 124.29 ALLEN,GEOFF 351976 11- Jan -2012 REFUND 150.00 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION #1582 352148 18- Jan -2012 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,507.00 AMRE SUPPLY 351977 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 13.92 ANTHONY'S EXCAVATING CENTRAL INC 352150 18- Jan -2012 SERVICES 1,327.75 ANTONIO,CHUCK 352301 25- Jan -2012 TRAVEUMILEAGE 21.32 ANTONIO,CHUCK 352301 25- Jan -2012 TRAVEUMILEAGE 32.24 APPLIED GEOLOGICS INC 351978 11- Jan -2012 CONSULTING SERVICES 15,612.02 APPLIED GEOLOGICS INC 352302 25- Jan -2012 CONSULTING SERVICES 2,712.00 ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE WELLAND LTD 352151 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 1,413.63 ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE WELLAND LTD 352303 25- Jan -2012 VEH ID# 678 & 679 958.79 ARIVA 351979 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 714.10 ARIVA 352304 25- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 527.48 ARTISTA DESIGN & PRINT INC 351980 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 67.80 ARTISTA DESIGN & PRINT INC 352152 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 224.40 ARTISTA DESIGN & PRINT INC 352305 25- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 101.70 ATTRACTIONS ONTARIO ATTN: CINDY PHU 352153 18- Jan -2012 ADVERTISING 565.00 AVENUE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO LTD 351981 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 315.72 B & B LIFT TRUCK SERVICE 352309 25- Jan -2012 SERVICES 497.15 B & C TRUCK CENTRE 351983 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 47.32 B & C TRUCK CENTRE 352156 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 591.17 BAILEY,STEVEN& FOTHERINGHAM, DAVID 352306 25- Jan -2012 GRANT 6,000.00 BAKER,RHONDA 351982 11- Jan -2012 PARTICIPATE ON BICENTENNIAL LE 100.00 BANNERMAN,MAJA 352307 25- Jan -2012 TRAVEUMILEAGE 52.21 BARNHART,CLIFF 352154 18- Jan -2012 TRAVEUMILEAGE 80.00 BATEMAN,SCOTT 352308 25- Jan -2012 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 45.00 BATES,SHAWN 352155 18- Jan -2012 REFUND 100.00 BEATTIES BASICS 351984 11- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 69.57 BELL CANADA 351985 11- Jan -2012 SERVICES 383.00 BELL CANADA 351987 11- Jan -2012 SERVICES 327.64 BELL CANADA 352310 25- Jan -2012 SERVICES 16.38 BELL CANADA 352311 25- Jan -2012 SERVICES 15.07 BELL CANADA - PUBLIC ACCESS 351986 11- Jan -2012 SERVICES 113.00 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 351988 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 711.90 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 352312 25- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 231.65 BIGGARS KEY SHOP 352313 25- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 339.47 BINATIONAL TOURISM ALLIANCE 352314 25- Jan -2012 MEMBERSHIP 565.00 BLACK,KAREN 352158 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 461.59 BLAIS,YVONNE 351989 11- Jan -2012 TRAINING 282.50 BONCORI,TERESA 351990 11- Jan -2012 REFUND 1,060.12 BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS 352315 25- Jan -2012 SERVICES 13,176.83 BOUTILIER,J 352159 18- Jan -2012 TRAVEUMILEAGE 45.00 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA 352448 26- Jan -2012 GRANT 16,066.67 BRAND BLVD INC 352160 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 611.56 Page 2 of 7 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount BREAK A WAY CONCESSIONS 352316 25- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 1,904.05 BRENNAN PAVING LTD. 352317 25- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 21,126.01 BRENNAN PAVING LTD. 352318 25- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 455,416.72 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 352319 25- Jan -2012 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 1,093.60 BRODERICK & PARTNERS 351991 11- Jan -2012 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SERVICES 127.54 CAVEZZA,LUIGI& CAVEZZA, JESSICA 352330 25- Jan -2012 REFUND 750.00 CCS TRANSPORTATION SAFETY 352002 11- Jan -2012 TRAINING 3,559.50 CENTENNIAL CONCRETE (NIAGARA) INC 352331 25- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 1,000.05 CENTENNIAL CONSTRUCTION 352003 11- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,949.50 CENTENNIAL INFRASTRUCTURE NIAGARA INC 352169 18- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 30,585.67 CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS 352004 11- Jan -2012 SERVICES 423.75 CENTRE COURT CAFE 352170 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 67.80 CERIDIAN CANADA LTD 352005 11- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,700.77 CERMINARA,JAMES 352006 11- Jan -2012 REFUND 135.59 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NIAGARA FALLS 352171 18- Jan -2012 MEMBERSHIP /LUNCHEON 2,278.56 CHAMPION INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT 352007 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 105.45 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 352008 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 483.96 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 352172 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 614.81 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 352332 25- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 263.20 CHEVY LANE FABRICATIONS 352333 25- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 593.25 CHIECA,LUCIANO 352173 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 146.89 CIMCO REFRIGERATION 352334 25- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 753.43 CITY OF PORT COLBORNE PORT COLBORNE SPORTSFEST 352174 18- Jan -2012 MAYOR'S CUP CHARITY HOCKEY 650.00 CLUB ITALIA ORDER OF SONS OF ITALY 352175 18- Jan -2012 ADVERTISING 200.00 COLLABORATIVE STRUCTURES LIMITED 352176 18- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 275,301.20 COLLEE,DOUGLAS 352177 18- Jan -2012 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 45.00 COMMISSIONAIRES 352009 11- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 16,879.76 COMMISSIONAIRES 352178 18- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 21,331.29 COMMISSIONAIRES 352335 25- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,669.69 COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM- ONTARIO ATTN: LEE ROZON 352179 18- Jan -2012 MEMBERSHIP 25.00 COMMUNITY ARTISTS NIAGARA 352137 11- Jan -2012 DONATIONS MADE TO CAN 200.00 CONDOTTA MERRETT & CO INSURANCE BROKERS 352336 25- Jan -2012 ENDORSEMENT 1,090.80 CONTINENTAL TIRE CANADA INC 352010 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 5,810.73 CORIX WATER PRODUCTS (EAST) INC 352181 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 2,700.70 CRAWFORD & COMPANY (CANADA) INC 352011 11- Jan -2012 SERVICES 6,226.25 CRAWFORD & COMPANY (CANADA) INC 352337 25- Jan -2012 SERVICES 121.00 CRAWFORD SMITH & SWALLOW 352338 25- Jan -2012 SERVICES 21,441.75 CRECAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (EXPOGRAPHIQ) 352182 18- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 51,378.58 CUPE LOCAL 133 352184 18- Jan -2012 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 7,581.56 D K TECHNICAL SERVICES INC 352189 18- Jan -2012 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 1,285.38 DALIMONTE,JOE 352185 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 146.89 DATA FIX 352186 18- Jan -2012 SERVICES 2,825.00 DAVIDSON ENVIRONMENTAL 352187 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 63.28 DAVIDSON ENVIRONMENTAL 352341 25- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 126.56 Page 3 of 7 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES CAN INC 352188 18- Jan -2012 LEASES AND RENTS 2,895.06 DECEMBRINI,LINA 352342 25- Jan -2012 REFUND 750.00 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 352344 25- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 467.55 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M J DUMONT ENTERPRISES LTD 352060 11- Jan -2012 SERVICES 138.99 MACLEOD,JOHN 352376 25- Jan -2012 REFUND 150.00 MARKEN HOMES & CONSTRUCTION 352377 25- Jan -2012 REFUNDBP- 2012 -0089 855.66 MARTIN SHEPPARD FRASER LLP IN TRUST 352379 25- Jan -2012 CONSULTING SERVICES 1,734.60 MARTIN,CHRISTOPHER 352378 25- Jan -2012 TRAVEUMILEAGE 45.00 MARTIN,RAY 352056 11- Jan -2012 REFUND 146.89 MAVES,JASON 352057 11- Jan -2012 REFUND 150.00 MCCONNELL,LUCILLE 352220 18- Jan -2012 TRAVEUMILEAGE 150.00 MCDOWELL,MITCH 352058 11- Jan -2012 SERVICES 140.00 MEDCON MECHANICAL LTD 352380 25- Jan -2012 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 456.52 METAL SUPERMARKETS 352059 11- Jan -2012 VEH ID# CORONATION 102.55 MEYER,CHRISTEL 352221 18- Jan -2012 REFUND 101.64 MHPM PROJECT MANAGERS INC 352381 25- Jan -2012 CONSULTING SERVICES 5,188.94 MIGNELLI,CARMEN 352382 25- Jan -2012 TRAINING 381.38 MILLER RESTORATION LIMITED 352223 18- Jan -2012 REFUND BP- 2011 -1145 750.00 MINISTER OF FINANCE 351963 05- Jan -2012 ADMINISTRATIVE 125.00 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ASSOC 352243 18- Jan -2012 MEMBERSHIP 360.00 ONTARIO ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY NETWORK LTD 352244 18- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,666.75 ONTARIO ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY NETWORK LTD 352400 25- Jan -2012 CONSULTING SERVICES 2,135.70 ONTARIO MUNICIPAL FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER ASSOCIATION 352245 18- Jan -2012 MEMBERSHIP 150.00 ONTARIO PLUMBING INSPECTORS ASSOCIATION INC 352246 18- Jan -2012 MEMBERSHIP 120.00 P &C COMPOSTECH INC 352084 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 159.33 PAGENET OF CANADA INC 352082 11- Jan -2012 SERVICES 16.89 PANAGOPOULOS,JIM 352247 18- Jan -2012 REFUND 150.00 PARTY CONNECTION 352401 25- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 149.16 PATERSON,ANDREW 352083 11- Jan -2012 REFUND 150.00 PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE 352085 11- Jan -2012 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 551.91 PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE 352248 18- Jan -2012 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 2,682.27 PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD 352250 18- Jan -2012 SERVICES 194.36 PENINSULA PURE WATER 352086 11- Jan -2012 SERVICES 280.00 PENINSULA PURE WATER 352249 18- Jan -2012 SERVICES 75.00 PENINSULA PURE WATER 352402 25- Jan -2012 SERVICES 110.00 PERRELLA,FERNANDO 352403 25- Jan -2012 REFUND COA A-2011-026 1,575.00 PETERS EXCAVATING INC 352404 25- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 17,400.95 PINDERS LOCK AND SECURITY 352405 25- Jan -2012 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 362.70 PIPEFLO CONTRACTING CORPORATION 352251 18- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,503.00 PITNEY WORKS 351965 11- Jan -2012 REMITTANCE 22,600.00 PITNEY WORKS 352406 25- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 464.26 PORTER,GAIL 352252 18- Jan -2012 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 55.64 POS TRANSACTIONS 352253 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 114.81 POWELL,BONNIE 352254 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 460.00 PRACTICA LTD 352088 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 3,439.16 PRAXAIR 352089 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 253.36 PRAXAIR 352408 25- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 1,012.29 PROJECT SHARE 352455 26- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 24,866.67 PROVINCIAL MAINTENANCE 352409 25- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 77,015.00 PSECO INC 352090 11- Jan -2012 SERVICES 474.94 PURE WATER 352255 18- Jan -2012 SERVICES 30.00 QUARTEK GROUP INC 352410 25- Jan -2012 CONSULTING SERVICES 5,332.47 R W HAMILTON LTD 352097 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 294.12 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 352091 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 1,249.24 RBC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 352411 25- Jan -2012 REMITTANCE 1,328.38 REALTAX INC 352092 11- Jan -2012 REMITTANCE 1,342.90 RECEIVER GENERAL 352256 18- Jan -2012 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 506,852.85 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA WIRE 10- Jan -2012 DEBT 72 -2007 46,536.96 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA WIRE 11- Jan -2012 TRAFFIC COUNTS 17,019.39 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA WIRE 11- Jan -2012 CONVENTION CTR SIDEWALK 25,121.49 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA WIRE 11- Jan -2012 DEBT 57 -2006 & 60 -2006 639,579.39 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA WIRE 17- Jan -2012 DEVELOPMENT CHARGES OCT -DEC 329,123.38 Page 6 of 7 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount REGIONAL NIAGARA FIRE BUFFS ASSOCIATION 352094 11- Jan -2012 SERVICES 494.62 REGIONAL NIAGARA FIRE BUFFS ASSOCIATION 352412 25- Jan -2012 MEMBERSHIP 1,273.80 RETAIL TRANSACTION SUPPLIES 352095 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 260.24 ROGERS WIRELESS INC 352413 25- Jan -2012 SERVICES 1,544.28 RUDACHUK,PHILIP 352096 11- Jan -2012 REFUND 150.00 SACCO,FRED 352257 18- Jan -2012 REFUND 150.00 SAFETY KLEEN CANADA INC 352098 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 2,296.79 SCERVINO JR,LOU 352099 11- Jan -2012 REFUND 150.00 SCOTT CONSTRUCTION NIAGARA INC 352100 11- Jan -2012 CONSULTING SERVICES 8,336.60 SCOTT,PETER 352101 11- Jan -2012 REFUND 135.41 SENECA COLLEGE 352258 18- Jan -2012 TRAINING 904.00 SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 352259 18- Jan -2012 SERVICES 282.50 SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 352414 25- Jan -2012 SERVICES 2,310.85 SHEEHAN'S TRUCK CENTRE INC 352415 25- Jan -2012 VEH ID# 102 168.45 SHERRARD KUZZ 352260 18- Jan -2012 CONSULTING SERVICES 183.67 SHRED IT CANADA TORONTO 352102 11- Jan -2012 SERVICES 88.30 SIDAN TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES LTD. 352416 25- Jan -2012 SERVICES 2,600.00 SIGNATURE SIGNS 352417 25- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 4,921.15 SIX CARD SOLUTIONS USA CORP B9257 352418 25- Jan -2012 SERVICES 100.00 SOBEY'S 352419 25- Jan -2012 REFUND 576.18 SOCAN 352420 25- Jan -2012 LEASES AND RENTS 235.74 ST ANDREW'S UNITED CHURCH 352263 18- Jan -2012 DONATION 100.00 ST ARCHANGEL MICHAEL ASSOCIATION 352138 16- Jan -2012 ADMINISTRATIVE 33,500.00 ST JOHN AMBULANCE 351964 05- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 33,202.33 ST. CATHARINES BUSINESS MACHINES 352105 11- Jan -2012 SERVICES 166.96 STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE 352104 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 19.53 STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE 352262 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 11.04 STERNE,THOMAS ROBERT& CHENG, SUI QIONG 352106 11- Jan -2012 REFUND 1,386.41 STEVENSVILLE LAWN SERVICE INC 352264 18- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,034.00 STICCA,JAMES 352107 11- Jan -2012 TRAVEUMILEAGE 41.60 STORAGE NIAGARA 352108 11- Jan -2012 SERVICES 288.15 STORAGE NIAGARA 352422 25- Jan -2012 SERVICES 288 -15 STREAMLINE 352109 11- Jan -2012 VEH ID# 61 192.10 STREAMLINE 352265 18- Jan -2012 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 96.05 STREAMLINE 352423 25- Jan -2012 VEH ID# 88 186.45 STUART,DAVE 352424 25- Jan -2012 PETTY CASH 497.71 SULLIVAN MAHONEY 352266 18- Jan -2012 CONSULTING SERVICES 993.55 SUN LIFE WIRE 12- Jan -2012 JAN PREMIUMS 315,169.00 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA - BILLING AND CO 352268 18- Jan -2012 REMITTANCE 1,908.04 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 352110 11- Jan -2012 FUEL 33,136.24 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 352267 18- Jan -2012 FUEL . 22,914.76 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 352267 18- Jan -2012 FUEL 17,164.69 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 352425 25- Jan -2012 FUEL 119,112.23 SUPERIOR BLEND COFFEE LTD 352270 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 606.02 SUPERIOR PROPANE INC 352112 11- Jan -2012 FUEL 55.38 SUPERIOR PROPANE INC 352269 18- Jan -2012 FUEL 1,847.86 SYMPOSIUM TECHNOLOGIES INC 352426 25- Jan -2012 SERVICES 21,187.50 . TAB 352271 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 235.26 TALK WIRELESS INC 352113 11- Jan -2012 VEH ID# 326 & 327 358.01 TAYLOR,WILLIAM J 352272 18- Jan -2012 REFUND 10.00 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 352114 11- Jan -2012 SERVICES 192.06 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 352273 18- Jan -2012 SERVICES 5,758.42 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 352429 25- Jan -2012 SERVICES 796.65 THE PRINTING HOUSE LTD 352115 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 191.54 THE PRINTING HOUSE LTD 352274 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 1,647.54 THE REVIEW 352275 18- Jan -2012 ADVERTISING 9,457.14 THE REVIEW 352276 18- Jan -2012 SUBSCRIPTION 669.69 TIM HORTONS STORE #30 352278 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 148.71 TODD,KEN 352117 11- Jan -2012 TRAVEUMILEAGE 178.36 TOROMONT 352118 11- Jan -2012 VEH ID# 422 2,072.14 TOTH,STEVE 352279 18- Jan -2012 TRAVEUMILEAGE 66.56 TOUCHSTONE SITE CONTRACTORS 352119 11- Jan -2012 CONSULTING SERVICES 480.25 TOUGH,NICHOLAS 352120 11- Jan -2012 SERVICES 50.00 TRANSAXLE PARTS (HAMILTON) INC. 352122 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 43.73 TRANSFORWARD CONSULTING GROUP INC. 352121 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 38,530.55 TROPHY SHOP THE 352430 25- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 4,039.07 TURNER FLEISCHER ARCHITECTS INC 352280 18- Jan -2012 REFUND 750 -00 TWARDAWSKY,NICK 352123 11- Jan -2012 TRAVEUMILEAGE 73.84 TYLER,RICHARD 352431 25- Jan -2012 REFUND BP- 2011 -0976 412.50 UPPER CANADA CONSULTANTS 352281 18- Jan -2012 CONSULTING SERVICES 18,488.85 UPS CANADA 352432 25- Jan -2012 COURIER 116.95 UPS CANADA 352432 25- Jan -2012 COURIER 69.36 URBAN & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC 352124 11- Jan -2012 CONSULTING SERVICES 31,031.07 URBAN & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC 352282 18- Jan -2012 CONSULTING SERVICES 5,650.00 Page 7 of 7 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount URBAN & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC 352433 25- Jan -2012 CONSULTING SERVICES 7,760.09 VAN DE LAAR,DAVE 352283 18- Jan -2012 TRAVEUMILEAGE 21.74 VANT,JACKI 352125 11- Jan -2012 SERVICES 100.00 VERNON'S PUBLISHING INC. 352284 18- Jan -2012 SUBSCRIPTION 3,343.67 VIG,WAYNE 352434 25- Jan -2012 REFUND 150.00 VIKING CIVES LTD 352127 11- Jan -2012 VEH ID# 679 59.31 VINCE,JOE 352435 25- Jan -2012 ADMINISTRATIVE 555.00 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 352436 25- Jan -2012 VEH ID# 88 649.23 WAKUNICK,JAMES 352128 11- Jan -2012 REFUND 150.00 WALK ON DUST CONTROL 352129 11- Jan -2012 SERVICES 189.17 WALK ON DUST CONTROL 352286 18- Jan -2012 SERVICES 30.17 WALK ON DUST CONTROL 352438 25- Jan -2012 SERVICES 232.78 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 352285 18- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 2,435.95 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 352437 25- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 3,098.29 WARRINER,DAVID JOHN 352440 25- Jan -2012 REFUND BP- 2010 -0474 750.00 WASTE MANAGEMENT 352441 25- Jan -2012 SERVICES 72.30 WATERS,RON 352287 18- Jan -2012 REFUND 146.62 WELDDARE METAL WORKS LTD 352130 11- Jan -2012 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 1,695.00 WESCO DISTRIBUTION CANADA INC 352442 25- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 2,084.85 WESTBURNE RUDDY ELECTRIC 352443 25- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 1,265.11 WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 352456 26- Jan -2012 CONTRACT SERVICES 28,500.00 WOLSELEY WATERWORKS GROUP 352131 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 1,590.18 WOLSELEY WATERWORKS GROUP 352444 25- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 691.48 WORK AUTHORITY 352040 11- Jan -2012 MATERIALS 876.26 WORK EQUIPMENT LTD 352132 11- Jan -2012 VEH ID# 295 1,327 66 WORK EQUIPMENT LTD 352445 25- Jan -2012 VEH ID# 297 1,727.36 WSIB 352133 11- Jan -2012 REMITTANCE 4,270.78 WSIB 352288 18- Jan -2012 REMITTANCE 875.68 WSIB 352446 25- Jan -2012 REMITTANCE 24,181.96 WYLIE,BRENDA 352289 18- Jan -2012 PETTY CASH 558.92 YARNELL OVERHEAD DOORS LTD 352447 25- Jan -2012 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS 163.85 YELLOW PAGES GROUP 352134 11- Jan -2012 ADVERTISING 53.85 YMCA 352135 11- Jan -2012 SERVICES 3,097.71 ZAMBONI COMPANY LTD 352136 11- Jan -2012 VEH ID# 914 722.41 ZAMBONI COMPANY LTD 352291 18- Jan -2012 VEH ID# 914 646.36 Total 5,403,777.29 MW- 2012 -02 NiagaraJalls February 14, 2012 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW- 20112 -02 Capital Works Improvements Bulk Water Hauler's Stations RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council authorize staff to proceed with the planned improvements to the City's Bulk Water Hauler's Stations (2) and grant preapproval in the amount of $150,000 from the 2012 Utility Budget to fund this project. 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement with Metcon Sales and Engineering Ltd. for the software and technical support components of the project. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Niagara Falls is committed to providing a supply of clean, portable water to its residents living in the rural areas and has established two (2) stations at the north and south limits of its water distribution system. These stations are used by commercial water haulers to purchase and deliver drinking water to their customers outside the urban service area boundaries. These stations are not functioning to an acceptable standard and require significant repairs to ensure that the quantity of water taken is accurately measured and accounted for. In addition, operational improvements such as computerized meter reading and access controls are proposed. Municipal Works staff is anxious to advance the purchase of the software so that we can reduce the quantity of water that is "lost" in the system and can commence the operational improvements needed at both sites to improve this service to the rural community. BACKGROUND The City currently owns and operates two bulk water filling stations, one located at the northwest corner of Stanley Ave and Chippawa Parkway (known as the Chippawa Station), the other is located directly across the street from the Municipal Service Centre at 3200 Stanley Avenue. Bulk water is purchased by water haulers, landscaping companies and contractors in both locations year round. February 14, 2011 - 2 - MW- 2012 -02 Currently, the Chippawa station can only handle 10 accounts. This system relies on a "gas boy" key system. This system is antiquated, with parts required for repairs becoming increasingly difficult to find. Staff has previously found that the "gas boy" system had been tampered with, allowing a user to obtain free water. This was corrected upon discovery, however; there is the possibility of recurrence due to the nature of the current technology. Additionally, accounts are read manually on a monthly basis and provided to the Finance Department for billing. It is not possible for any method of electronic tracking or billing to be used with the current system. The station located directly across from the Municipal Service Centre, will be relocated to accommodate the new construction of the VTS maintenance centre. Currently, users purchase a reloaded dispensing card that debits the user's account with each purchase, the card can be reloaded as required. The information from each transaction is stored onsite within the dispensing unit's memory. Presently Staff has no method of retrieving the amount of water sold to each customer, nor any way of reconciling the total amount metered verus the actual amount sold. Additionally, Staff must attend the site on a regular basis and remove obsolete data to prevent the station memory from becoming full, thus stopping use. ANALYSIS /RATIONALE Through RFP -P50 -2011, Staff requested bidders to propose a solution that would meet all the City's needs including: improved billing, transaction history and wireless communication between the bulk water station and Staff. Three proposals were submitted: The Birks Company, Metcon Sales and Engineering and SPD Sales Limited. Each proposal was then scored based on criteria specified in the RFP. The recommended supplier was selected based on its product suitability, quality, references and training proposal despite not being the lowest bidder. Staff evaluated each proposal according to the scoring criteria, future warranty costs and any additionally software licencing fees. Below is a chart depicting the average score given by Staff of each proposal, as well as the associated costs, including extended support and warranties. Bidder Average Score / 100 Total Cost Total Warranty The Birks Company 55.5 $82,300.00 5 years Metcon Sales and Eng. 79 $76,290.00 4 years SPD Sales Limited 53.5 $73,500.00 4 years Due to ongoing discussions regarding the design of the VTS Maintenance Centre and the relocation of items to 3200 Stanley Avenue, Staff would like to proceed with the installation of the Chippawa Station in the first quarter of 2012, and the installation of the other station at 3200 Stanley Avenue, taking place when final plans are in place. The initial outlay for the first station, including training, software installation, remote access and the first four years of annual support will be $48,390.50. The balance of the installation costs - $27,900.00 will be due after the second station is installed at or near February 14, 2011 - 3 - MW- 2012 -02 3200 Stanley Avenue. The higher front end fee is due to training and remote software installation so staff may operate the first station as a stand alone. STAFFING IMPLICATIONS Environmental Services Staff will perform all installation, working with the successful bidder. Some contracted services may be required to modify site access locations and improve on -site drainage. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The total cost of this project is $150,000 as shown below: • Software and technical support $ 76,300 • Site works, contracted services (2 locations) $ 73,700 This investment is funded from the pre- approved portion of the 2012 Capital program. The funding is from the Water Utility Budget. It is anticipated that this investment will be one action step to reduce un- billed water purchases. As Council knows, the City is currently experiencing a variance between the amount of water it purchases from the Region and the amount it bills to its customers of about 21%. Some of this "lost" water is attributed to theft and water meter accuracy. By proceeding with the recommended project the City is taking appropriate measures to recapture this unaccounted for water. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This report is consistent with the Council's strategic commitment to continually monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the City's operations and maximize revenues from a non tax source. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Plan - Bulk Water Station 1 2. 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'fi" , - , t,,,,:, : ' 41 : 11 4 il ir o , ,:'1,: i ''' f I. :',,:.:',...4117-;14..,,,,:.,..,4,';':itt:....4: ,41,111Ca'tl:.*.':':.,':,°' -..'.:.1.'„'.:'-t':-,'IL,m,.1-'''' ji ' '...4''''''''-' ''''.. \\ ''''-'-' r • �� " • ti .F s . E 1 _.....,:„._......,. . . -.„,...„,,, .., -. „..- :-.:.--:: --.:, -,-i - - , . � Y 4 �I r y • • $ .5 f �H rt.,,,;1. ( f ��sy ' i .. ON a il r y,` V] p • � N • 3 C`• cu 4 d a 3 5 . - 1 ' - '- :::•-•.; • -,.::',. a ° 1 z . 1 MW- 2012 -05 NiagaraJalls February 14, 2012 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works Department SUBJECT: MW- 2012 -05 2012 Capital Works Projects Cost Sharing with the Region of Niagara RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the commitment of funding for the City's share of the project costs coordinated with the Region of Niagara for the following projects in the 2012 Capital Works Budget: 1. Thorold Stone Road Extension 2. Drummond Road /Lundy's Lane - Municipal Services Improvements 3. Lundy's Lane (Highland to Main) Streetscaping 4. Chippawa - Low Lift Pumping Station Storage Facility 5. Mountain Road Reconstruction - Phase 3 (QEW to Dorchester Road) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Municipal Works Staff has been working cooperatively with their counterparts at the Niagara Region to coordinate the timely replacement of the underground infrastructure located on Regional roads. There are a number of projects planned and underway that will require payment of the City's share in 2012. The purpose of this report is to provide some additional information to Council and to seek authorization to include funding for these projects in the 2012 Capital Budget. BACKGROUND The Region of Niagara is proposing to commence construction of the following projects within the City of Niagara Falls this year. 1. Thorold Stone Road Extension This project involves the construction of roadway and underground servicing east of Stanley Avenue which will provide the permanent access to the Gale Centre. The staff is still working on the Record of Site Condition with the landowners and MOE however in a recent correspondence the City has been asked to set aside approximately $3.97 million for its share of the multi purpose trail, streetlights, storm sewers, watermains, sanitary sewers, engineering and contingencies. February 14, 2012 - 2 - MW- 2012 -05 2. Drummond Road /Lundy's Lane - Municipal Service Replacements This project is an extension of the Drummond Road project and includes improvements to the municipal services on Drummond Road (from Lundy's Lane to Ker Street and on Lundy's Lane from Highland Avenue to Main Street). The underground services contract has commenced in order to meet the timelines for the planned 2012 Bicentennial celebrations and the reopening of the Niagara Falls Historical Museum later this Spring /Summer. The estimated contribution from the City on this phase of the project is $1.15 million. 3. Lundy's Lane (Highland Avenue to Main Street) - Streetscapinq This project is the second phase which is scheduled to be completed concurrently and tendered separately from the underground services phase of the project. This phase includes modifications to streetlights, crosswalks, signal upgrades and streetscaping features and is estimated to cost $750,000. 4. Chippawa Sewer Flooding Relief - Low Lift Pumping Station Facility This project involves the construction of a 4,300 m CSO storage tank and some sewer replacement on Chippawa Parkway adjacent to the existing Low Lift Pumping Station. The City's share of the cost is estimated to be $2.5 million with the construction commencing later this Fall. This project was identified as the preferred alternatives in a recent Class Environmental Assessment conducted by the City. The Region's contribution is funded under their CSO -MAP program. 5. Mountain Road Reconstruction - Phase 3 (QEW to Dorchester) This project includes the reconstruction of Mountain Road between the QEW and Mountain Road which is the third and final phase of this Regional project. The City's share of the cost is estimated at $430,000 and will include improvements to the sidewalks, storm sewers, and landscaping of the proposed roundabout to be constructed at the intersection of Mountain Road and Mewburn Road. ANALYSIS /RATIONALE The City's commitment for its share of these projects is significant and total $8.8 million, however; each of these projects represents priorities for the City for various reasons. The Region is looking for the City's agreement to share the costs so that it can commence the design approval and tendering processes on our behalf. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The approval of the cost sharing recommended in the report will have the following impact on the 2012 Capital Budget. February 14, 2012 - 3 - MW- 2012 -05 Project Name Capital Levy Utility Budget Total Region Thorold Stone Rd $2,952,455 $1,015,700 $3,968,155 $6,950,150 Extension Ph.1 Drummond Rd / $433,585 $710,000 $1,153,585 $170,000 Lundy's Lane Lundy's Lane $750,668 $0 $750,668 $1,100,000 (Highland to Main) Chippawa Storage $0 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 Tank Mountain Rd - Ph.3 $430,000 $0 $430,000 $1,770,000 Total $4,566,708 $4,225,700 $8,802,408 $12,490,150 The projects identified above are required capital works for the City and as a consequence, the municipality must dedicate available funding to the projects. The portion of the projects dedicated to infrastructure replacement or development related to water, and /or sewer assets can be funded from the utility budgets. Alternatively, the capital funding required for roads and sidewalk infrastructure can be funded from allocation of the Federal Gas Tax funding for 2013. The balance of funding will be required from debentures in the year following the year the project is completed. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This recommendation is consistent with Council's Strategic Priorities regarding economic vitality, infrastructure sustainability and its commitment to convenient, accessible and sustainable transportation. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS None. f Recommended by: Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: 4-4 -1 1) -A-I( Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Geoff Holman MW- 2012 -06 NiagaraJalls February 14, 2012 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW- 2012 -06 Consulting Services - VTS Roadway and Servicing Improvements Victoria Avenue at Walnut Street RECOMMENDATION That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Urban & Environmental Management Inc. for engineering design services for the Visitor Transportation System, roadway and servicing improvements at Victoria Avenue and Walnut Street for the upset limit of $39,370 excluding HST. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City's Visitor Transportation System (VTS) is planned for implementation later this year. In order to improve the routing of the system and enhance access to commercial establishments along the route, some minor infrastructure work is needed to ensure the efficient movement of traffic takes place. One project includes the signalization of the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Walnut Street. The purpose of this report is to seek Council's authorization to engage a consulting engineering firm to assist City staff with the timely delivery of this project. BACKGROUND The City of Niagara Falls is proceeding with the necessary improvements to its road system to accommodate the new Visitor Transportation System (VTS), formerly referred to as the People Mover System. It is expected to be fully operational by late spring 2012. Recent investigations have determined that a new fully - signalized entrance to Casino Niagara may be required at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Walnut Street to allow bus routes to enter and exit the parking lot, as part of the VTS route. In addition to this new intersection design, it will be necessary to relocate some of the existing utilities and municipal services, including the replacement of approximately 150m of sanitary sewer on Victoria Avenue between Walnut Street and Bender Hill required for future growth. February 14, 2012 - 2 - MW- 2012 -06 ANALYSIS /RATIONALE The RFP process scores the proposals on a point basis for various items such as technical expertise, similar experience, past performance records, work plan and cost factor. Each consultant submits their proposal in two envelopes titled Project Proposal and Cost Estimate Confidential. All proposals are initially reviewed and assessed based on non cost criteria. Subsequently, proposals are further scored incorporating costs. The proposal with the highest score, not necessarily the lowest fee, is recommended for the award of the project. Four (4) local consulting firms were requested to submit a proposal to complete the detailed design for this project. The result of the evaluation is as follows; Consultant Location Point Score 1 Urban & Environmental Niagara Falls, ON 890 Management Inc. 2 AECOM Canada Ltd. St. Catharines, ON 880 3 AMEC St. Catharines, ON 850 4 Quartek Group Inc. Niagara -on- the - Lake /St. 820 Catharines The Review Committee determined that UEM scored the best in the evaluation process. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Total costs to complete this project, including all project team members and sub - consultants are $39,370 excluding HST as summarized by the following major tasks: Activity Budget Summary Preliminary Design Phase $5,390 Detailed Design Phase $26,655 Tendering Phase $1,000 Construction Phase $6,325 Total (excluding HST) $39,370 This project is a component of the larger VTS project, which is being funded jointly by the Federal and Provincial governments. This tender for consulting services is within the proposed budget expenditures of this component. LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The Consultant will be required to enter into a Consulting Services Agreement with the City for the provision of these services. The signed Agreement and corresponding Bylaw have been included in this Council agenda for consideration. February 14, 2012 - 3 - MW- 2012 -06 CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The recommendation is consistent with Council's Strategic priorities to implement the new VTS and improve operations with timely infrastructure investments. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Attachment A - Key Plan 2. Fee Schedule - December 16, 2011 Recommended by: 1 4 Ct________ Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works 1 ,24,A.1.4., Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Geoff Holman ./ __ -a-r. J ' 1 6 42o UE© . _ _: December 16, 2011 UEM Proposal #: 11 -109 Geoff Holman, C.E.T Director of Municipal Works Municipal Works Department The City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6X5 Re: Request for Proposals: Provision of Consulting Services for Visitor Transportation System Roadway and Servicing Improvements — Victoria Avenue at Walnut Street Urban & Environmental Management Inc. (UEM) is pleased to submit our response to The City of Niagara Falls' Request for Proposal to provide consulting services for the Visitor Transportation System, Roadway and Servicing Improvements — Victoria Avenue at Walnut Street. UEM will provide an experienced senior team at competitive consulting rates. Table 1 provides hourly rates for each UEM Team member including sub - consultants. These hourly rates will remain in effect for the entire project duration. Table 2 provides disbursement costs which will also remain in effect for the entire project duration. Total cost to complete this project including all project team members and sub - consultants is $39,370 (excluding HST) as summarized by major task as follows: Activity Budget Summary Preliminary Design Phase $5,390 Detailed Design Phase 1 $26,655 Tendering Phase j $1,000 Construction Phase $6,325 Total (excluding HST)1 $39,370 Table 3 provides a detailed time and cost breakdown of the project plan by staff and hours required. UEM confirms that we are in compliance with all City Insurance and Liability conditions as indicated in the RFP document. If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to contact me at 905.371.9764 (ext. 242). Yours Very Truly, URBAN & ENVIRONM TAL (1—.1. MANAGEMENT INC. i- Y ,‘f f 2GCk - LC' �/ Steve Brant, P.Eng. Project Manager URBAN & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC. 4701 St. Clair Avenue, Suite 301, Niagara Falls, ON Canada L2E 3S9 Tel 905.371.9764 Fax 905.371.9763 www.uemconsutting.com Table 1: Hourly Rates — Project Team Members Project Team Member Hourly Rate UEM Steve Brant, P.Eng. $175 Ana Gail, M.Eng., P.Eng., PTOE $150 Martin Molek, P.Eng. $95 Art Klassen, B.A.A. $85__.. Erin Lee, B.Eng., EIT $75 TSL Consulting + Design Group President $150 Project Manager $125 Project Engineer $120 Project Technologist $110 Design Technician $100 Site Inspector $95 CADD Technician $70 Clerical $45 1 Table 2: Hourly Disbursement Costs Activity Rate Phone /Fax $20 /billing period In-House Copies & Prints $20 /billing period Mileage $0.50 /km External Printing At Cost Drawing Plots At Cost II MW- 2012 -07 NiagaraJalls February 14, 2012 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works Department SUBJECT: MW- 2012 -07 Consultant Appointment - Engineering Services Buckley Avenue Reconstruction Project (Queen Street to Park Street) RECOMMENDATION That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Associated Engineering for the design of the road reconstruction and services for Buckley Avenue between Park Street and Queen Street for the upset limit of $47,930.00 excluding HST. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Municipal Works staff is proceeding with the reconstruction of Buckley Avenue between Park Street and Queen Street. This project includes the replacement of the existing watermain, separation of the sewers from a combined sewer to separate storm and sanitary sewer, new granular road base, asphalt, curbs and sidewalks. The purpose of this report is to seek authorization to engage the services of the selected consultant to assist staff in the investigation and design phase of the project. BACKGROUND Buckley Avenue was originally scheduled for design and construction as part of Phase 1 of the Downtown Revitalization project. In order to stay within the budget, Buckley Avenue was removed from the scope of this project. In order to start the design process and proceed to construction earlier in 2012, the Buckley Avenue Reconstruction budget was given preapproval. Staff has requested an Engineering Fee Proposal from Associated Engineering which has been attached for your reference. ANALYSIS /RATIONALE The storm sewer on Buckley Avenue will act as the storm water outlet for a large portion of downtown south of Queen Street. A proper outlet must be constructed before any additional sewer separation can be done. The reconstruction of Buckley Avenue includes extending the storm and sanitary sewers along with the watermain to the south side of Queen Street. This must be completed before any further streetscaping work is completed on Queen Street. February 14, 2012 - 2 - MW- 2012 -07 Given the complexity of the sewers at the intersection of Buckley Avenue and Queen Street and the large drainage area, staff engaged the services of a consultant for the investigation and design process. FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The Buckley Avenue design was included in the 2012 Capital Budget in the amount of $60,500.00 and the recommended price of $47,930.00 is within budgeted costs. The consultant will be required to enter into the City's standard Consultant Services Agreement for the provision of these services. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This recommendation is consistent with the Council's Strategic Priorities: • Establish infrastructure priorities • Strengthen and promote economic development within the City LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Associated Engineering Fee Proposal Recommended by: Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: 44 Ken T dd, Chief Administrative Officer Chris Anders /Geoff Holman A 0 ssociated or :,'c, -t r raec rr',<i: Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. Engineering I, cai h,, r: 208•aoA Hannover Drive St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, L2W tA4 TEL: 905.346.0990 FAX: 905.346.0992 www.ae.ca January 12, 2012 File: STC P 2011.712 Chris Anders, P. Eng. Project Manager City of Niagara Falls Municipal Works P.O. Box 1023 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Re: BUCKLEY AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROPOSAL FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES Dear Mr. Anders: Further to our previous conversations, Associated Engineering (AE) is pleased to provide a quotation to prepare the detailed design, approvals and tender documents for the reconstruction of Buckley Avenue between Queen Street and Park Street in the City of Niagara Falls. We understand that the City is currently completing a downtown infrastructure revitalization which includes several related projects. In order to continue proceeding with the revitalization of Queen Street, the work on Buckley Avenue needs to be completed. Based on our discussion, we confirm the following scope of work: 1. Reconstruction of: a. Roadway: surface, road base, curbs, gutters and sidewalks. b. Watermain and service connections. c, Sanitary mains and service connections. d. Storm Sewer and catch basins. 2. Identification and locating existing utilities and coordination with utility companies. a. Existing Water, Sanitary and Storm b. Street Lighting, hydro, bell, cable, etc. p:lproposals120121sIc p_2012 712_nt_bucklay avenue reconstruction0 proposaltstc_p_buddey ave_2012jan12 - r docx et Associated G , ,,,, Engineering i r s January 12, 2012 Chris Anders, P. Eng. City of Niagara Falls -2- We have reviewed the following drawings and documentation provided by the City: 1. Existing topographic survey information for Buckley Avenue. 2. Downtown Revitalization Phase 1 - Issue for Construction 3. Underground Services and Road Reconstruction — Park Street - Record Drawings 4. 1991 Pride Program — Queen Street - Issue for Tender 5. Miscellaneous sketches and drawings. In developing the scope of work and fee schedule for this project, we have made the following assumptions: 1. The City will pick up all additional survey data that may be required by AE. 2. Based on our discussions with the City prefers sanitary and storm drainage to be routed to the north and enter the Trunk Mains on Park Street if possible. 3. Watermain will be replaced with new 200 mm PVC with connections at the south side of Queen Street and the north side of Park Street. 4. We will locate the positions of new street lighting if required. The City's lightning installation contractor, G.A.M.S. will be responsible for the coordination, sizing and installation of new lighting. 5. As per pervious projects, the City will be responsible for obtaining geotechnical information required for design purposes from their approved geotechnical consultant. AE will provide the City with a detailed list of required geotechnical information. AE proposes the following work plan based on our understanding of the project scope: 1. AE will meet with the City within one (1) week of award of the assignment to confirm scope, schedule and budget. During this meeting, AE will obtain any additional existing background documentation including existing drawings, flow data, studies (if any) that may assist us in preparing our design and tender document package. 2. AE will complete a detailed review all background information to confirm location and depth of all utilities within the roadway right of way, the connectivity of the existing sewers at each intersection and feasibility of constructing the new underground mains and services. 3. AE will present and review the findings of Item 2 (above) to confirm the validity of the rest of the scope of work listed here (Items 4 to 8) 4. AE will review and confirm the abandonment and /or removal of existing pipelines within the project area. 5. AE will confirm geotechnical information requirement and provide detailed list to the City. 6. AE will prepare final design drawings detailing location of the proposed underground works and the abandonment/removal of surplus works including connection details as required and proposed road el , Associated _ r , , -4, > .' ,,, Engineering , y ,,, r-, January 12, 2012 Chris Anders, P. Eng. City of Niagara Falls -3- reconstruction details and limits. (the work area is assumed to encompass the mains on Buckley Street from Queen Street to Park Street) 7. AE will prepare Tender Documents and prepare and submit the necessary MOE Certificate of Approval applications. Application costs will be borne by the City. 8. All work will be completed in accordance with City of Niagara Falls Standards, Niagara Peninsula CAD Standards and Niagara Peninsula Standard Contract Document. Our proposed fee for carrying out this assignment is presented on the attached page. If you have any questions or require further information, please call. We appreciate this opportunity to provide this quotation to the City and look forward to working with you on this assignment. Yours truly, 7:1-d& Joe Tonellato, P.Eng. Manager, Infrastructure Group City of Niagara Falls Engineering Services - Buckley Avenue Reconstruction Detailed Workplan - Time -Task Breakdown and Fees Joe Tonellato, P.Eng. QA / QC Rick Gabel, P.Eng. Project Manager David Daikh, P.Eng, Civil Designer Mark Mascloil, C.E.T. CAD Designer $194 $158 $118 $88 Total Hours Labour Misc. 11id0 `r ProJec inftIatlo f Data =Colt+sctton Review Disb. Sub -Total and 1.01 Start-Up Meeting /Site Inspection 2 4 4 10 $ 1.372 $ 70 $ 1.442 1.02 Collect Data and Documentation (Field) 16 16 32 $ 3.296 $ 140 $ 3,436 1.03 Obtain Utility Info / Memos 16 16 $ 1.408 $ 50 $ 1,458 1.04 Detailed Review of Data and Documentation to Confirm Pipeline Locations and Connectivity of Sewers at Intersections 16 40 56 $ 7,248 $ 140 $ 7,388 1.05 Prepare Base Plan 24 24 $ 2,112 $ - $ 2.112 2.01 Detailed Design to 60% 1 8 40 96 145 $ 14,626 $ 200 $ 14.826 2.02 Review with Client 2 2 4 $ 704 $ 35 $ 739 2.03 Detailed Design to 95% 1 4 16 40 61 $ 6,234 $ 100 $ 6,334 2.04 Review with Client 2 2 4 $ 704 $ 35 $ 739 2.05 Detailed Design to 100% 2 4 8 14 $ 1.492 $ 50 $ 1,542 2.06 Contract Specifications 2 4 40 46 $ 5.740 $ - $ 5,740 2.07 Submit Tender Documents 2 8 10 $ 1.020 $ - $ 1,020 2.08 Prepare and Submit C of A 4 4 8 $ 1,104 $ 50 $ 1,154 Total 10 48 160 212 430 $ 47,060.00 $ 870.00 $ 47,930.00 Staff Percentage Allocation 2.3% 11.2% 37.2% 49.3% _ PD- 2012 -11 Niagaraaalls February 14, 2012 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PD- 2012 -11 Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Application CB &FIG - 2012 -001, Mija Pak 4299 Queen Street Former Hamilton Bank Building RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council approve the Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant Application for 4299 Queen Street, subject to the owner satisfying the program requirements including the entering into an agreement with the City and obtaining any required permits. 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the agreement. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The application can be supported because: • the proposed facade and commercial building work complies with the City's grant program; • the funding will assist in improving the structural component of the building in the Downtown; and • the funds are available in the Special Purpose Reserve of the Downtown CIP. BACKGROUND The subject property is located at 4299 Queen Street. The property is a listed property in accordance with the City's Municipal Register of Heritage Properties. A listed property is one that has some features of historical significance. The building was known as the Hamilton Bank from 1902 until 1924 and later the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce until 1985. While the outside of the building has been painted and is somewhat weathered, the structure of the building remains as it was built in 1902. The interior of the building has been changed over the years with a variety store on the main floor which unfortunately closed last year. The upper floors are occupied by apartments with the owner residing on the third floor. February 14, 2012 - 2 - PD- 2012 -11 The owner recently had the old steam boilers replaced for the building at a cost of $17,943. The owner is applying for a grant to recoup these expenses. As a structural improvement, she would be eligible for a grant of 50% or $8,971.50. The owner wishes to also replace the front and side windows along Queen Street and Erie Avenue. The window replacement is considered as part of the facade. The new windows will cost $11,720 and the owner is eligible to receive a grant of 50% or $5,860. It is the owner's intent to submit a further facade application in the future that will see the outside look of the building returned to the way it looked as the Hamilton Bank Building. The approval and receipt of the grant under this application will provide the financial resources to pursue the additional facade improvements. The owner will be required to enter into an agreement with the City for the funding request and satisfy all the requirements of the incentive program. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The funding for this request will come from the Downtown CIP Special Purposes Reserve. 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Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PD- 2012 -14 26CD -11- 2012 -01 Mansions of Forest Glen Condominium Request for Exemption from Planning Act Requirements 8111 Forest Glen Drive Applicant: Mansions of Forest Glen Inc. (Fred Procopio) RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council approve the request for exemption of the Mansions of Forest Glen Plan of Condominium from Planning Act approval under Subsection 9(3) of the Condominium Act. 2. That the Mansions of Forest Glen Plan of Condominium be draft approved subject to the conditions in Appendix 1. 3. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the mylars and appropriate plans once the conditions in Appendix 1 have been met. 4. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute any agreements and any other required documents to allow for the registration of the condominium when all matters are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The applicant has submitted a proposed plan of condominium and requested that the application be exempt from the standard requirements of the Planning Act. Subsection 9(6) of the Condominium Act allows a municipality to exempt a plan of condominium from the requirements of the Planning Act that would normally apply to a plan of condominium. This would allow the registration of the plan of condominium without the need for public notice or a public meeting. Planning staff recommends the application for the following reasons: • it has been known since the 1990s that this building would be a condominium; • the building is already constructed; • there is no one occupying the building; • the developer has entered into a site plan agreement with the City and posted sufficient securities to guarantee completion of the site works; and February 14, 2012 - 2 - PD- 2012 -14 • all applicable planning policies have been applied to the project and there are no outstanding matters that need to be addressed by further public input. BACKGROUND Proposal The subject lands is a 1.57 hectares (3.9 acres) block in the Forest Glen subdivision registered December 1987, located on the north side of Forest Glen Drive, as shown on Schedule 1. Conditional Building Permits for a 5- storey, 76 unit apartment building on site were issued on April 21, 2009 and April 8, 2010. The standard Building Permit was issued on March 3, 2011. In addition, a site plan agreement was registered against the property on February 9, 2011. The applicant submitted an application for condominium approval and a request for exemption from standard Planning Act requirements. The abutting property to the east features an apartment building that was constructed in 1991 and registered as a condominium in November 1991. This was the first phase of a two -phase project, the current application being the second phase. A drawing illustrating the two plans is attached as Schedule 2. Circulation Comments • Municipal Works Department - No objections to the application. Requests that the developer provide a $2,600.00 deposit for the installation of 13 boulevard trees within the municipal road allowance and that the applicant enter into a condominium agreement with the City. • Legal Department - No objections to the application. Requests that two conditions be included to ensure the site plan agreement is recognized by the condominium corporation and that the site plan security deposit will only be released if replaced by any subsequent owner. • Transportation Services Department No objections to the application. • Transit Division - No objections to the application. • Fire Department - No objections to the application. February 14, 2012 - 3 - _PD- 2012 -14 ANALYSIS /RATIONALE Normally, an application to create a condominium would involve notifying the public of the application, providing a public meeting, giving draft approval and an appeal period from the date of sending notice of Council's decision. The Condominium Act allows for the council of a municipality to exempt an application for plan of condominium from the requirements of the Planning Act (public notice, public meeting, appeal period, etc.). This provision is intended for situations where there is no public interest served by going through the full process, specifically, where servicing, provision of parkland, financial securities, agreements and other similar development issues have been addressed. The subject property has gone through several planning processes including a plan of subdivision (1987), zoning by -law amendment (1985) and a site plan control application (2011). The building is under construction and nearly complete. The main purpose of the applicant's plan of condominium is to establish individual ownership of the units in the building. There is no other change to the property. All relevant development issues have been addressed through previous processes. In addition there is an existing site plan agreement registered on title and the City is holding $75,000.00 in security to guarantee the completion of the site works. The proposed condominium meets all applicable Provincial and City policies. Furthermore, because the building is not occupied, there is no loss of rental housing stock for the City. All internal Departments circulated have advised that they have no concerns with the applicant's request for exemption from the Planning Act requirements. The Legal Department has asked that two conditions be included prior to the Mayor signing any final drawings (mylars) for registration: 1. That the City be furbished with an agreement from the owner to secure the acknowledgment of the condominium corporation to comply with the requirements of the site plan and site plan agreement. 2. That the applicant be advised that the City will not release the current financial security unless replaced by financial security posted by any subsequent owner. Furthermore, the Municipal Works Department requested that the applicant provide a $2,600.00 deposit for boulevard trees and enter into a condominium agreement. These conditions can be combined with the conditions from the Legal Department within one agreement. Based on the above, Planning staff considers it appropriate for Council to approve the request for exemption subject to the conditions in Appendix 1. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The proposed condominium will generate revenue from property taxes. There are no other financial implications. February 14, 2012 - 4 - PD- 2012 -14 CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The applications support Council's strategic priorities for infrastructure and financial as the cost of developing the site will be bourne by the applicant. The proposed condominium provides for development as envisioned by the City's Official Plan. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS ► Schedule 1 - Location Map ► Schedule 2 - Condominium Site Plan ► Appendix 1 - Conditions of Draft Approval Recommended by: Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitted: 14.4-4-4/( Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer D.Deluce:mb Attach. S: \PDR\2012 \PD- 2012 -14, 26CD -11- 2012 -01, Mansions of Forest Glen Standard Condominium.wpd February 14, 2012 -5- PD-2012-14 _ SCHEDULE 1 Mansions of Forest Glen Block 15, Plan 59M-130 File No. 26CD-11-2012-01 Location Map .., t L 2353 I L ' 1 - - -- i ----:- . x = - -.. -, ..... * , x 0 ----„, i --- ■ , , _ ______-'1 , ' -, 1 1. Al --■ , . -- -"-. GROSS! CT r$ - r• - '''' ' •••• ' 1 i 1 X , 99, 'rv"r*-Mrkkv91T -9 A.IDGE OR ____ , 9 ''4;419:994,94154i: — 0 I i i 0 I '.. 1 i• __ 9 r 9, 9r9"99%.r 9?-L99-N,Nr?r 4 91 , 1,9 , 41 _____ ! , ; Cvk - ' , „..2.#- - . --- ,_ ___- i -t ___, -- ,______+____ - __ _., , __t , ___ ., 9 i OAKRIDGE -- --1 .— T % — ----- P T i . 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The developer enter into a condominium agreement with the City, to be registered on title, to satisfy all requirements, financial and otherwise, related to the development of the land. 3. The developer shall agree in the condominium agreement to secure the acknowledgment of the condominium corporation to comply with the requirements of the site plan and site plan agreement. 4. The developer submit a Solicitor's Certificate of Ownership for the condominium land to the City Solicitor prior to the preparation of the condominium agreement. 5. The condominium agreement include an acknowledgment from the developer that the City will not release the current financial security unless replaced by financial security posted by any subsequent owner. 6. The developer shall provide a cash deposit of $2600.00 for boulevard trees. R &C- 2012 -04 NiagaraJalls February 14, 2012 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Recreation & Culture SUBJECT: R &C- 2012 -04 Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund Policy RECOMMENDATION: 1. That City Council approve the revised Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund Policy. 2. That City Council approve setting up a City Trust Fund to hold the funds for the Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund Policy. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Young Family Endowment Fund was established in 1998 as a scholarship fund administered by the Arts & Culture Commission. In recent years, the endowment fund has been underutilised. In 2008, the name of the fund was changed to the Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund to better reflect the purpose of the fund and changes were made to simplify the application process. The updates made in 2008 did not increase applications to the fund as anticipated and further amendments are recommended to ensure that the funds are being utilized. BACKGROUND In 1997, Mr. Allister Young donated a 1932 Ford Roadster to the Arts & Culture Commission (now the Arts & Culture Committee). The Commission raffled the car off and the money raised from the sale of tickets was used to support the Young Family Endowment Fund. In 2008, due to decreasing number of applicants, Council approved the Arts & Culture Committee's recommendation to change the name of the fund; to combine the granting categories from student, individual, and organization into one application form; and to grant the awards once per year, instead of twice, with an application deadline of March 15 Following the endowment fund changes limited applications were received in 2009 and 2010. To increase participation, the Arts & Culture Committee proposed that the fund be refined into a scholarship and that the amount of the award be looked at carefully. Mr. Allister Young was contacted, and on June 16, 2010, indicated that he was in full support of moving forward with the fund as a scholarship. During the Fall of 2010 and Winter of 2011, the Arts & Culture Committee hosted a meeting to discuss the scholarship concept February 14, 2012 - 2 - R &C- 2012 -04 with representatives from the five local high schools. The schools were very receptive to the concept of an arts scholarship and would assist in any way with implementation. Following the municipal elections the 2011 -2014, the new Arts & Culture Committee was not comfortable narrowing the focus of the Endowment Fund to only benefit students. The committee had several discussions and felt that the fund should also be available to artists who live and work in the community and who volunteer significant hours to local arts organizations. The new proposed criteria for applications are as follows: 1. All individual applicants must be residents of the City of Niagara Falls; 2. Applicants may submit only one application to each deadline; 3. Members, and relatives, of the Arts & Culture Committee are not eligible to apply; 4. Recipients must be active artists in any creative arts field in the City of Niagara Falls; 5. Recipients must have accumulated substantial volunteer hours in the arts or in an arts organization in Niagara Falls; 6. Recipients must be in Grade 12 or above to receive the award. Completed applications must include: 1. Applicants must submit a resume, along with either a digital portfolio, video, 1 examples of written /performance work, or a website address; 2. Applicants must provide a written artist statement and statement of intention; 3. Applicants must submit a letter substantiating their volunteer hours with an arts organization; 4. Applicants must agree to be available for promotion of the Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund award. It is recommended that one annual award of $1000 be awarded to an artist in Niagara Falls. The new criterion does not include funding for organizations. One significant individual award per year will be more prestigious with greater impact for the artist. The new Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund and Application will be shared with all local high schools and arts organizations to ensure participation. ANALYSIS /RATIONALE The Young Family Endowment Fund /Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund was established to provide an arts awards program administered by the then Arts & Culture Commission. The proposed changes will increase applications to the Endowment Fund. FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The funds for the Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund are contained in a Special Purpose Reserve Fund, earn interest on an annual basis, and do not impact the February 14, 2012 - 3 - R &C- 2012 -04 annual operating budget. Currently there is $37,768.41 in the Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund Special Purpose Reserve. Setting up a Trust Fund for this money will keep these funds separate and ensure that interest will be allocated in the most efficient manner. In addition, the Arts & Culture Committee would like to continue to raise funds for the Endowment Fund. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Strategic Plan for the Provision of Parks, Recreation, Arts & Culture, Action Plan #5 — to Develop and Review Policies to Support Service Delivery. ATTACHMENT 1. Draft Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund Policy Recommended by: / - / �� � � �� � Geed • Kathy Moldenhauer Acting Director of Recreation & Culture Approved by: L latlij 1( Ke Todd, Chief Administrative Officer DEPARTMENT: DATE EFFECTED: POLICY: RECREATION April 6, 1998 Allister Young Arts & Culture & CULTURE Endowment Fund Policy DATE OF REVISION: April 14, 2008 REPORT: R -98 -23 February 14, 2012 R- 2008 -13 R &C- 2012 -04 SECTION:1000.52 Page 1 of 2 POLICY Purpose: The Arts & Culture Committee's Purpose is to ,foster, develop, and unite artistic and cultural activities in the community. Through the Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund the Arts & Culture Committee will support artistic development in the City of Niagara Falls. Funds are held in a City Trust Fund of the same name. Objective: To support artistic development in the City of Niagara Falls. PROCEDURES Application Forms & Deadline 1. Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund applications are available at the Recreation & Culture offices, MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Road, and on the City of Niagara Falls wcbsite www.niagarafalls.ca. 2. The deadline for applications is March 15 of each year. Eligibility Criteria 1. All individual applicants must be residents of the City of Niagara Falls. 2. Applicants may submit only one application to each deadline. 3. Members, and relatives, of the Arts & Culture Committee are not eligible to apply. 4. Recipients must be active artists in any creative arts field in the City of Niagara Falls. 5. Recipients must have accumulated substantial volunteer hours in the arts or in an arts organization in Niagara Falls. 6. Recipients must be in Grade 12 or above to receive the award. SECTION: 1000.52 Page 2 of 2 Application Requirements 1. Applicants must submit a resume with either a digital portfolio, video, examples of written or performance work, or website address. 2. Applicants must provide a written artist statement and statement of intention. 3. Applicants must submit a letter substantiating their volunteer hours with an arts organization. 4. Applicants must agree to be available for promotion of the Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund award. Award Amounts: 1. One award of S1000 will be awarded to one individual each year. 2. Should no applications meet the criteria it will not be awarded. Evaluation and Assessment Procedure: 1. All applications are subject to a juried competition. 2. The jury consists of the Arts & Culture Committee and the Committee Staff Liaison. 3. Conflicts of interest shall be made known where there is a relationship between the applicant and a Jury member. 4. Final approval of the successful award recipients is given by Council at the recommendation of the Arts & Culture Committee. 5. Awards notification will occur approximately two months after deadline. S:APolicies draft policies Art, and Culture `.1000.52 Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund Policy.wpd CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2012 - A by -law to authorize the payment of $5,403,777.29 for General Purposes. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay the attached list of disbursements for the period beginning January 5, 2012 to January 26, 2012. Passed this fourteenth day of February 2012. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: February 14, 2012 Second Reading: February 14, 2012 Third Reading: February 14, 2012 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2012 - A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 14 day of February, 2012. WHEREAS it is deemed desirable and expedient that the actions and proceedings of Council as herein set forth be adopted, ratified and confirmed by by -law. NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The actions of the Council at its meeting held on the 14 day of February, 2012 including all motions, resolutions and other actions taken by the Council at its said meeting, are hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if they were expressly embodied in this by -law, except where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board or other authority is by law required or any action required by law to be taken by resolution. 2. Where no individual by -law has been or is passed with respect to the taking of any action authorized in or with respect to the exercise of any powers by the Council, then this by -law shall be deemed for all purposes to be the by -law required for approving, authorizing and taking of any action authorized therein or thereby, or required for the exercise of any powers thereon by the Council. 3. The Mayor and the proper officers of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said actions of the Council or to obtain approvals where required, and, except where otherwise provided, the Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents arising therefrom and necessary on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and to affix thereto the corporate seal of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls. Passed this fourteenth day of February, 2012. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: February 14, 2012 Second Reading: February 14, 2012 Third Reading: February 14, 2012